[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 (31–40)
Too Much Love Will Kill YouQueen
It’s said that this song originally belonged to Brian, but Freddie loved it so much that they ended up recording it with his vocals.
The song appears on Brian’s solo album as well, where it’s recorded with Brian’s vocals.
The theme—that love can sometimes hurt—may have resonated with Freddie’s feelings at the time.
It’s A Hard LifeQueen
I think Freddy’s outfit covered in eyeballs would be really gross for people who aren’t into that, but the amazing thing about a superstar is that they can still pull it off.
Saying that life is painful while also insisting that lovers must stay together sounds just like a dad’s lecture.
Bicycle RaceQueen
A song Freddie wrote after watching the Tour de France cycling race at a hotel in France.
It features complex instrumentation.
It also drew attention for its music video set in Wimbledon Stadium, where nude women are shown cycling.
Friends Will Be FriendsQueen
This is a song released in June 1986 by the British rock band Queen.
It features Freddie Mercury’s overwhelming vocal power and Brian May’s melodic guitar solo.
The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of friendship, resonate with many people.
Included on the album A Kind of Magic, it reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.
In live performances, Freddie would high-five the audience and sing together with them, showcasing a performance that emphasized a sense of unity with fans.
It’s a heartwarming track to listen to when you want to deepen bonds with friends or when you’re feeling worn out by life.
39’Queen
A song about an astronaut, written by Brian, who once majored in astrophysics.
He describes it as a ‘science fiction folk song.
‘ The high-pitched vocals heard in the chorus and other parts are by the drummer, Roger.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Queen’s iconic songs — must-hear signature tracks chosen by fans (41–50)
Ay-OhQueen
The track used at the beginning of the trailer for the film “Bohemian Rhapsody.” It contains the live call-and-response between Freddie and the audience.
This track captures Freddie’s soaring shouts and the audience’s excitement exactly as they were.
My Melancholy BluesQueen
It’s a song that showcases Queen’s versatility—despite being a rock band, they can craft the blues as well.
Freddie’s beautiful falsetto perfectly captures the feelings of a man dozing alone after a party.
It’s a masterpiece often cited as a favorite among fans.