[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)
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.”
A Kind of MagicQueen
Originally, Roger wrote the melody and chords of this song for the film Highlander.
Later, Freddie wrote a new bass line, and a new mix was produced with David Richards.
Roger’s version was used in the film’s ending, while Freddie’s version was included on the album.
[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame] Queen’s iconic songs: Must-listen fan-selected signature tracks (31–40)
One VisionQueen
This song celebrates global unity and harmony, and the music video shows the members happily recording in the studio—footage that’s a treat for fans.
At the end, where they sing “one vision,” it became a talking point among fans because, for some reason, Freddie sings it as “fried chicken.”
You’re My Best FriendQueen
With its warm lyrics and melody, this song makes you want to see your close friends and family.
In the music video, all the members are wearing jackets and other long-sleeved outfits, but the shoot actually took place in the summer at a rural ranch warehouse, so they were apparently toughing out the heat.
Crazy Little Thing Called LoveQueen
It’s a song with a striking rockabilly flavor.
Freddie’s vocals evoke Elvis Presley in a way, and when performed on music programs, it’s the only song where Freddie sings while playing the guitar.
In interviews, Freddie reportedly said that playing the guitar is complicated and that the piano is easier.
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.
Stone Cold CrazyQueen
It’s said that Freddie wrote this song while he was in a band before forming Queen.
With Roger on lead vocals, the track has a driving, fast-paced feel that evokes thrash.
It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Metallica.