Let's get hyped with Queen! From classic hits to recommended rock numbers

I Want It AllQueen

Queen – I Want It All (Official Video Remastered)

A track with a tight rock ensemble and a technical guitar-phrase intro that immediately lifts the tension, marked by a heavy sound and driving beat.

Featured on their 13th album, The Miracle, it’s easy to picture the crowd erupting along with the chorus’s repeated lines at live shows.

Midway through, guitarist Brian May takes on vocals, and the guitar solo shifts into phrases and beats that evoke a metal band, reaffirming the breadth of a musical style that’s continued to evolve.

It’s a rock tune packed with multiple peak moments that still sounds fresh today.

I Want To Break FreeQueen

Queen – I Want To Break Free (Official Video)

Upon its release, this number gained popularity as an anthem of freedom in regions such as South America that were suffering under oppression.

Featured on the 11th album, The Works, it’s a track marked by an impressive opening that begins with an ensemble of percussion and bass.

Freddie Mercury’s soulful vocals and the impactful guitar solo create a catchy yet gentle atmosphere.

The synth sounds used throughout are also pleasing to the ear, making it a song you’ll want to keep listening to.

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Queen – Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974)

A track known as one of the band’s signature songs thanks to their first major hit.

Released as the lead single from their third album, Sheer Heart Attack, it came out as a double A-side with Flick of the Wrist.

There are many anecdotes surrounding it—such as being forced to lip-sync and mime on TV shows, and the fact that it was never performed in full live, often being incorporated into a medley.

Still, it’s a song that encapsulates Queen’s trademarks: catchy melodies, striking choral work, and guitar orchestration.

It’s a masterpiece that convincingly showcases the band’s musical identity and pop sensibility, making its blockbuster success easy to understand.

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Queen – Radio Ga Ga (Official Video)

One of Queen’s signature songs, also known as the inspiration behind the stage name of globally beloved American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga.

Featured on their 11th album, The Works, the song carries a message that rallies and encourages themselves by likening the decline of radio—brought on by the rise of television and video—to their own struggles.

Its catchy chorus is easy to sing and makes you want to join in.

A worldwide smash hit written by drummer Roger Taylor, it’s a live staple that ignites crowds with its sing-along chorus.

Under PressureQueen

Queen – Under Pressure (Official Video)

A track that drew attention for its collaboration with David Bowie, who as a pioneer of glam rock has influenced countless musicians.

Featured on the 10th album “Hot Space,” it showcases an ensemble built around a catchy bassline, over which the harmonies of two extraordinary vocalists intertwine to stunning effect.

The arrangement, with each singer elevating the song by taking the high and low parts, is something many fans—past and present—have wished they could witness live at least once.

It’s a number that achieved major success in its home country of the UK and stands as a landmark collaboration in rock history.

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Queen – Seven Seas Of Rhye (Official Lyric Video)

A track that opens with striking piano arpeggios and, true to its title, leaves a lingering sense of translucence.

It has a rare history: included as an instrumental on their first album, Queen, and later released with vocals on their second album, Queen II.

With its pop-leaning arrangement, layered harmonies, and guitar phrases that set off the vocals, it brims with the excitement of a story about to begin.

The fact that it closes both albums suggests a special significance—an iconic song packed with Queen’s pop sensibility and playful spirit.

Cool CatQueen

Queen – Cool Cat (Official Lyric Video)

The legendary British rock band Queen showcased a cat-themed song on their 1982 album Hot Space, a work that symbolizes the band’s musical adventurousness.

Co-written by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon, the track boldly departs from their traditional rock sound, resulting in a distinctive blend that incorporates elements of soul and funk.

Mercury’s smooth, fully falsetto vocals and Deacon’s slap bass create an impressively groovy sound.

In 2023, it was featured in an Amazon Prime commercial, bringing renewed attention to the song.

It’s a recommended track for those looking to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere or to savor Queen’s diverse musical range.