[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 (21–30)
March of the Black QueenQueen
One of the tracks on the Black Side of the album “Queen II,” it depicts an army marching in the wake of a queen.
The same melody is not reused within the song, and its unpredictable melodic development is a hallmark for listeners.
It’s a piece that packs a variety of narrative developments into a single track, and in a sense, it can be described as having an experimental song structure.
Good Old Fashioned Lover BoyQueen
This song is about a stylish boy who’s good at love, and both the lyrics and the tone give it a cute impression.
The interjections by Roger and Brian are the words of another boy teasing him.
Although Freddie had not publicly identified as bisexual at the time, there are hints in the song that the boy’s lover might be a man rather than a woman, which has sparked speculation among fans.
Death on Two LegsQueen
A song written by Freddie and dedicated to Norman Sheffield, Queen’s former manager and co-owner of Trident Studios.
On the 2005 Queen tribute album “Killer Queen,” it was covered by Rooney.
Play The GameQueen
It’s a fun song with a music video that uses very cheesy compositing.
The lyrics are full of playfulness, and I feel like being able to make a song like this in all seriousness shows the depth and confidence of a major band.
What exactly is the “game” being sung about in this song?
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 Want It AllQueen
A song Brian wrote inspired by his wife, the British television actress Anita Dobson.
It’s a proud, powerful track about ambition and getting things done.
It was released as a single in 1989.
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.