[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-hear signature tracks chosen by fans (41–50)
It’s A Hard LifeQueen
I think Freddy’s outfit covered in eyeballs would be really gross for people who aren’t into that, but the amazing thing about a superstar is that they can still pull it off.
Saying that life is painful while also insisting that lovers must stay together sounds just like a dad’s lecture.
Ogre BattleQueen
The album “Queen II,” which features this song, is captivating for its dual nature, often referred to as the Black Side and the White Side.
The Black Side evokes an image of aggressive combat, while the White Side has a tone that conjures a fantasy world.
“Ogre Battle” is one of the tracks on the Black Side, and although it’s short, it leaves a strong impact.
It’s intricately crafted—the intro uses a reversed playback of the ending section.
Tie Your Mother DownQueen
What a shocking song title.
Queen’s appeal, I think, lies in how they can go all out in both directions: the complex, profound pieces and playful songs like this one.
The guitar riff is very straightforward—and very cool.
Seven Seas of RhyeQueen
It was an instrumental track at the end of the debut album, but on the second album it was completed as a full song and released with lyrics.
Carried over from the previous work, it’s a track that lets you feel the continuity between the albums.
I’m Going Slightly MadQueen
A song Freddie wrote in London.
Part of the lyrics was suggested by his friend, Peter Straker.
Released as a single in 1991, its cover art was inspired by Grandville’s illustrations.
A Winter’s TaleQueen
A song inspired by the view from the window of the hospital on Lake Geneva where Freddie was hospitalized.
It features a psychedelic, dreamlike atmosphere.
After his death in 1991, it was included on the album “Made in Heaven,” released in 1995.
HeadlongQueen
The song was written by guitarist Brian and was originally intended for his solo album.
After hearing Freddie sing it, they decided to record it as Queen, and the four members rewrote the song together.