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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 masterpieces: Top 10 must-listen tracks chosen by fans (1–10)
Start here!! Top 10 Queen masterpieces you should listen to first
Alright, let’s dive right into introducing Queen’s greatest hits. First, starting with the songs that appeared in the movie, I’ll walk you through their must-know signature tracks! Every one of these is a true gem, personally recommended by the Queen-fan editors on our team!
Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
One of Queen’s greatest songs, which also became a film title.
In 1975, the record company balked at its unprecedented length and complexity, but it went on to become a global hit and cemented Queen’s popularity.
The song is also considered a pioneer of the promotional music video.
The Show Must Go OnQueen
This is the masterpiece that brings every Queen fan to tears at the end of the movie.
At the time of recording, Freddie’s illness had progressed considerably, and there were days when singing was difficult.
Even as he faced his own mortality, Freddie’s voice, powerfully declaring that he had to keep the show going as long as he lived, soars endlessly and shines with brilliance.
Don’t Stop Me NowQueen
A lively song in which Freddie sings with a free, soaring voice over piano accompaniment.
According to numerous studies, it’s considered one of the all-time “mood-lifting” tracks.
Interestingly, the original version uses very little guitar, but on the Bohemian Rhapsody film soundtrack it was reborn as a version with newly overdubbed guitar by Brian.
Somebody To LoveQueen
A masterpiece where you can fully savor one of Queen’s greatest charms: their monumental choral work.
It’s amazing how they took their gospel influences and made them entirely their own—so quintessentially Queen.
As depicted in the film, their layered vocals were created through mind-boggling amounts of overdubbing, and there’s even an anecdote that the tape became so thin you could see through it.
Keep Yourself AliveQueen
It was Queen’s debut single and was also used in a car commercial.
At that time, Freddie didn’t yet have the wild image he later became known for; he took the stage in androgynous, glam rock–style outfits.
Those outfits were put together from vintage clothing, and most of the pieces were reportedly chosen by Freddie and Roger.
Love of My LifeQueen
A gem of a ballad composed by Freddie and said to be dedicated to Mary Austin, who also appears in the film Bohemian Rhapsody.
In live performances, it became customary for Freddie and the audience to sing together with Brian accompanying on guitar.
The harp sound used in the studio version was played by Brian, and there’s an anecdote that tuning it was more challenging than the actual performance.
Radio Ga GaQueen
This song, composed by drummer Roger, was reportedly inspired by his son, who, when he was still a baby, listened to the radio and said “radio, gaga,” which led to the title after tweaking the ending.
In the film’s climactic Live Aid sequence, the scene where the massive Wembley Stadium crowd erupts to this song is breathtaking.
Also, Lady Gaga’s stage name is derived from this track.