[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)
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.”
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.