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[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!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Queen’s iconic songs — must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans (41–50)

Staying PowerQueen

Queen – Staying Power (Official Lyric Video)
Staying PowerQueen

This is a track included as the first song on the album Hot Space.

Like the previous album, The Game, it features many songs with a black music influence, and this track, too, is dance music unlike anything Queen had done before.

It’s said that many fans were bewildered by such a dramatic change.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Queen’s iconic songs. Must-listen signature tracks chosen by fans (51–60)

My Melancholy BluesQueen

Queen – My Melancholy Blues (Official Lyric Video)
My Melancholy BluesQueen

It’s a song that showcases Queen’s versatility—despite being a rock band, they can craft the blues as well.

Freddie’s beautiful falsetto perfectly captures the feelings of a man dozing alone after a party.

It’s a masterpiece often cited as a favorite among fans.

Don’t Try SuicideQueen

Queen – Don’t Try Suicide (Official Lyric Video)
Don't Try SuicideQueen

A song that takes a very lighthearted approach to a serious theme.

It carries an anti-suicide message, stating that suicide is self-centered and a waste of time because nobody cares.

It was used in the film ‘Teenage Suicide: Do Not Try It.’

It’s LateQueen

Queen – It’s Late (Official Lyric Video)
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.

BijouQueen

Queen – Bijou (Official Lyric Video)
BijouQueen

A song that resulted from a one-hour session with Freddie as pianist and Brian as guitarist.

Freddie handled the title and lyrics, as well as the orchestral parts performed on keyboards.

The guitar lines written by both were influenced by Jeff Beck.

Coming SoonQueen

Queen – Coming Soon (Official Lyric Video)
Coming SoonQueen

A song written by drummer Roger featuring lead vocals by Freddie and Roger.

In 1979, it became the first song recorded using the Oberheim OB-X synthesizer.

It is also known for never having been performed live.

Don’t Try So HardQueen

Queen – Don’t Try So Hard (Official Lyric Video)
Don't Try So HardQueen

A song written by Freddie.

The loud noise in the intro is a preset sound from a Korg M keyboard.

It’s included on their 14th album, Innuendo, released in 1991.

This album became the last studio album of Freddie’s lifetime.