[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)
Bicycle RaceQueen
A song Freddie wrote after watching the Tour de France cycling race at a hotel in France.
It features complex instrumentation.
It also drew attention for its music video set in Wimbledon Stadium, where nude women are shown cycling.
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.
I Was Born To Love YouFreddie Mercury
It doesn’t appear in the film Bohemian Rhapsody, but it’s probably the most beloved Queen song in Japan.
The parody version in a Cup Noodles commercial became a hot topic, and as the theme song for the TV drama Pride starring Takuya Kimura, it led to a renewed appreciation of Queen.
The song originally appeared on Freddie’s solo album, and a Queen version was produced for the posthumous album Made in Heaven.