[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans
Queen, the British rock band whose popularity has been reignited by the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
Many of you have probably seen the film in theaters, and I imagine quite a few people thought, “I’d never really listened to Queen before, but now I want to give them a proper listen!”
That’s only natural—the movie features many of their classic songs and even depicts how they came to be.
In this article, we’ll introduce timeless tracks that long-time Queen fans will love, and that those who discovered them through the film can enjoy as well!
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[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: Must-listen fan-selected signature tracks (31–40)
Play The GameQueen
It’s a fun song with a music video that uses very cheesy compositing.
The lyrics are full of playfulness, and I feel like being able to make a song like this in all seriousness shows the depth and confidence of a major band.
What exactly is the “game” being sung about in this song?
Friends Will Be FriendsQueen
This is a song released in June 1986 by the British rock band Queen.
It features Freddie Mercury’s overwhelming vocal power and Brian May’s melodic guitar solo.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of friendship, resonate with many people.
Included on the album A Kind of Magic, it reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
In live performances, Freddie would high-five the audience and sing together with them, showcasing a performance that emphasized a sense of unity with fans.
It’s a heartwarming track to listen to when you want to deepen bonds with friends or when you’re feeling worn out by life.
39’Queen
A song about an astronaut, written by Brian, who once majored in astrophysics.
He describes it as a ‘science fiction folk song.’ The high-pitched vocals heard in the chorus and other parts are by the drummer, Roger.
Brighton RockQueen
A song written by Brian.
It consists of multiple echoes and a vocal arrangement by Freddie, the lead singer.
It is characterized by its distinctive guitar sound and is known for featuring a crowd-pleasing guitar solo in concert performances.
It’s LateQueen
Written and composed by Brian, this song is themed around a man’s heartbreak.
It features a different finish from Queen’s previous work.
One reason for this difference is said to be Brian’s use of the tapping technique—a guitar method he had never tried before.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Queen’s iconic songs — must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans (41–50)
Hammer To FallQueen
A refreshing, rock ’n’ roll-tinged track.
The soundtrack to the film “Bohemian Rhapsody” includes the live recordings from Live Aid, which is also a central theme in the movie.
By the way, as a fan, it’s thrilling that the soundtrack preserves the Live Aid 1985 set order, with “Ay-Oh” followed by “Hammer to Fall.”
You’re My Best FriendQueen
With its warm lyrics and melody, this song makes you want to see your close friends and family.
In the music video, all the members are wearing jackets and other long-sleeved outfits, but the shoot actually took place in the summer at a rural ranch warehouse, so they were apparently toughing out the heat.