[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 classic songs: Must-listen signature tracks chosen by fans (11–20)
InnuendoQueen
From an intro that feels like a movie soundtrack, to an acoustic guitar solo, then a vocal solo section, and even a development in odd time signatures, this song has a very complex structure.
It’s an astounding track that even hints at the later influence on prog and metal.
Listening to works like this makes it clear why Queen is a legendary band.
Now I’m HereQueen
This is a cool track with a guitar sound that still feels modern.
As heard in the film “Space Travelers,” the lyrics are cool and intellectual, very much in Brian’s style.
It’s also popular at live shows and is regarded by fans as a hidden gem.
Under PressureQueen & David Bowie
A song jointly produced by Queen and David Bowie, with which Queen achieved their second number-one on the UK chart.
The music video features several scenes from silent films, as well as footage of Japan’s commuter rush.
BreakthruQueen
Although the songwriting is credited to Queen, this song was actually co-written by Roger and Freddie.
For the music video shoot, they chartered a railway for two days, rented a real train, and had it painted for Queen, incurring an enormous cost.
Also, the woman riding the train with Freddie is said to be a model who was Roger’s girlfriend at the time.
I Want to Break FreeQueen
In the music video for this song, the members appear in drag, each parodying British TV shows of the time.
As the title suggests, it’s a song about the desire to be free, and in South Africa it was reportedly sung like a theme song opposing the apartheid racial segregation policy.
Who Wants To Live ForeverQueen
This song was produced by Brian long before Freddie passed away.
If you listen while carefully taking in the lyrics, it feels all the more poignant.
The string accompaniment adds a sense of grandeur, and the song’s wide dynamic range offers a glimpse of the members’ refined sensibilities.
[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: Must-listen fan-selected signature tracks (21–30)
Save MeQueen
This song is included on the album The Game, and in contrast to the up-tempo, rhythmic tracks like Dragon Attack and Another One Bites the Dust, it’s a song about a bittersweet breakup.
By placing it at the very end to bring the album to a gentle close, Queen crafted an album structure that is quintessentially theirs.