The rock group known as Queen erupted into stardom in the 1970’s. This group became well known for their unique style of music and their own creative style. I was very young when I heard my first Queen song. I will never forget the impression that this talented band left on me. I knew that I was hearing a type of music that was different, beautiful, strong and it just rocked. Rocked you. Rocked you to the core. Hear are my picks for the top 10 best Queen songs.
1. Keep Yourself Alive. This song was the first Queen song I heard. It was played on all the rock radio stations in the 1970’s and though it may not be as popular as other Queen songs, it is one of their first hits. Take a trip back into time and give this song a listen. It heralds the brilliant start of a one of a kind band’s musical career.
2. Killer Queen. Never had I heard a song like this. It bent the mind with it’s colorful lyrics and cool beat, along with fantastic guitar playing. This song certainly got your attention! Either you loved it or you hated it. I loved it and celebrated the creativeness.
3. Bohemian Rhapsody. This Freddie Mercury/Brian May creation of a song hit heaven. It was rock. It was opera. It was cool. Very cool. This song has been featured in movies and it will forever be played on classic rock radio stations worldwide. This song is believed to be one of the most significant rock and roll songs in history. It was ahead, before and beyond it’s time. It is certainly worthy of being a top 10 best Queen song. This song is one of their most magnificent. It is on the “A Night At The Opera” CD.
4. We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions. A famous intro and an even more famous rock song. We Are The Champions is one of Queen’s most popular songs and it’s popularity reached worldwide. This incredible song became a stadium and sports arena anthem. It sings of strength and winning. We can relate. These are two separate songs but, I always want to hear both played together. They belong that way, I think. Yes, Freddie Mercury was thinking about football when he wrote this song. How about that? This song is certainly a champion of a song! It is a favorite of mine and is worthy of a place in my top 10 best Queen songs! This song is on the “News Of The World” album. Hey, I still listen to vinyl. I love it.
5. Another One Bites The Dust. OK. This song made all sit up and really, I mean really take notice of the band Queen. Released in 1980, it instantly became not only one of the best selling Queen songs but, it hit number 1 on the Billboard charts. It does not get much better than that. This rock song has one of the most wickedest beats that I may ever hear. It is a machine gun fire of a rock song that blasts past all of the rest. It is a bullet. Tough song and it lets you know that this band has strength, talent, determination and incredible talent. Unforgettable rock. This song is on “The Game” CD. This happens to be my favorite CD by this band. I guess it signaled the true start of 80’s rock, in my opinion. Different and majestic. But, then, they are Queen. Your majesty. Really. What a cool song. I dare you to try to be still while listening to Another One Bites The Dust. I’d win. You will move. True rock.
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love. This super song also reached number 1 in the USA. This song has a fifties feel, a sixties swing, a seventies cool and an eighties music punch. Can you imagine all that? This song is a cool song, fun to listen to and a certain pick for the top 10 best Queen songs list. A swinger of a rock song with a blast from the pop past.
7. Don’t Try Suicide. I love this song. I feel it was overlooked by many and I will say that it is a great song. A wonderful message. Cool guitar, lyrics, singing and this song carries you a long way with it’s sway. Don’t try suicide. Got it? Good. This song is also on “The Game” CD. Don’t miss it.
8. Under Pressure. This song is cool, scary, haunting and very realistic. It brings the pressure of reality home into 80’s rock. This is a brilliant musical collaboration between David Bowie and Queen. The duo is powerful. They give this song their all, their heart and such creativity. This song is on the “Hot Space” CD.
9. Radio Ga Ga. Well, now, this song gives the opinion of the radio play list and , someone, is not too pleased. Actually, Roger Taylor’s son Felix was overheard saying “radio ca ca” and this song resulted. It is humor, fun and silliness, all rolled into a song. At first, I hated this song. Then I saw the humor in it, finally. Kids can be so brilliant. Truly. I credit Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and yes, Felix and Roger Taylor for having the balls and courage to record this cute song.
10. You’re My Best Friend. This song says it all and says it very well. The song is sweet and soft. It also has a great beat and the trademark fantastic Queen guitar sound. It is one of the top 10 best Queen songs. We all need a best friend. Indeed.
Though Freddie Mercury Died of AIDS in 1991, he is credited for inspiring many bands and artists, past and present. The music is what matters and that is what I fondly remember. Queen became King of the rock and roll charts for many years and I enjoyed their wonderful music. These are my top 10 best Queen songs. My personal choices. Honorable mentions go to Stone Cold Crazy, I Want To Break Free, Play The Game, Fat Bottomed Girls, Bicycle Race, Flash Gordon, God Save The Queen, Need Your Loving Tonight, Sail Away Sweet Sister, Tie Your Mother Down, Somebody To Love and Coming Soon. You can find many of these great songs on Queen’s greatest hits CDs. You can also visit queenonline.com for more information.
