Let's get hyped with Queen! From classic hits to recommended rock numbers
When it comes to the most enduringly beloved foreign band in Japan, it has to be Queen.
They enjoyed overwhelming popularity in Japan from their early debut, and even after they disbanded, a greatest hits album became a massive hit in the 2000s thanks in part to being used as TV drama theme songs.
Then in 2018, the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody sparked a phenomenon where Queen’s name once again spread among younger generations.
It all comes down to the irresistible appeal of their music that continues to capture Japanese hearts.
In this article, we’ve researched “hype/rousing tracks” among Queen’s many illustrious classics.
Alongside the standard mega-hits, we’ve also selected a good number of harder, rock-leaning songs!
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Let’s get pumped with Queen! From classic hits to recommended rock numbers (11–20)
Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen
A track created as a tribute to Elvis Presley, known by the nickname “The King of Rock ’n’ Roll.” Featured on their eighth album, The Game, it’s a pop tune that opens with brisk acoustic guitar strumming.
The section that runs on just vocals, backing vocals, and handclaps following the guitar solo seems perfect for getting the audience hyped at live shows.
It’s a catchy number with a hint of rockabilly in its melody and guitar phrases, and it was also performed at Live Aid in 1985, the greatest charity concert of the 20th century.
Fat Bottomed GirlsQueen
A rock tune that opens with their trademark, striking choral work, featuring a catchy melody over a simple ensemble that feels great.
Included on their seventh album, Jazz, its lyrics are playfully linked to the double A-side single Bicycle Race.
The chorus is perfect for singing along, and with plenty of spots for handclaps, you can easily imagine a strong sense of unity between the band and the audience.
It’s a number packed with Queen’s appeal, where the contrast between the rock-solid guitar sound and the soulful vocals really lingers in your ears.
Killer QueenQueen
A track known as one of the band’s signature songs thanks to their first major hit.
Released as the lead single from their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, it came out as a double A-side with Flick of the Wrist.
There are many anecdotes surrounding it—such as being forced to lip-sync and mime on TV shows, and the fact that it was never performed in full live, often being incorporated into a medley.
Still, it’s a song that encapsulates Queen’s trademarks: catchy melodies, striking choral work, and guitar orchestration.
It’s a masterpiece that convincingly showcases the band’s musical identity and pop sensibility, making its blockbuster success easy to understand.
Seven Seas Of RhyeQueen
A track that opens with striking piano arpeggios and, true to its title, leaves a lingering sense of translucence.
It has a rare history: included as an instrumental on their first album, Queen, and later released with vocals on their second album, Queen II.
With its pop-leaning arrangement, layered harmonies, and guitar phrases that set off the vocals, it brims with the excitement of a story about to begin.
The fact that it closes both albums suggests a special significance—an iconic song packed with Queen’s pop sensibility and playful spirit.
Brighton RockQueen
A rock number that opens their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, evoking the feel of progressive rock.
The unique arrangement—switching between a male voice in chest register and a female voice in falsetto to dramatize the lyrics’ storyline—leaves a powerful impression.
In addition, the long, extended guitar solo that takes up more than half the track over rapidly shifting beats proves that Queen was a band brimming with talent beyond just lead vocalist Freddie Mercury.
It’s a song that not only showcases the singing but also thrills with its ensemble, offering a glimpse into Queen’s depth.