Most names and stars slowly get forgotten years after they leave the spotlight, but the 1970’s band Queen has left such a legacy that people in the 2020s are still hearing their name and listening to their music in modern times. Formed in London by lead singer and legendary songwriter Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon, they have had a legendary run, producing many exemplary songs that have changed the landscape for modern music.
Queen has shown that time is only a number and that music is truly eternal. They have proven it even to this day, with songs still played in various movies, establishments, events and music listened by a generation that came after them. Their songs have so much power and influence, with many younger artistes talking about the inspiration they took from the band. With all this in mind, let us share three of our favourite Queen songs that will undoubtedly still rock in 2022.
Don’t Stop Me Now
Queen was definitely on a great run during the release of Don’t Stop Me Now – the time when their name started to become more recognised and when they began running extensive tours. Although the song was not as big of a hit as Bohemian Rhapsody, it did gain popularity as the most uplifting song of its time.
A fun fact to note was how neuroscientists were conducting a study on the positive correlation between happiness and music and ended up concluding that Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now was the perfect happy music. Considering its theme, tempo, and key, it isn’t in the very least surprising, and we can’t imagine any other song taking its place.
We Will Rock You
Written by the band’s guitarist, Brian May, We Will Rock You is one of Queen’s most popular songs – it is doubtful that you have never heard of this song before. It isn’t hard to find people who know the lyrics to this song but have never realised that it originated from the band.
Queen’s unconventional songwriting has made millions of people dance with the song’s simple and incredibly catchy beat. Most popularly played in sports events and various competitions, we predict that this song will continue to be an audio staple for many years to come.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody is considered by many as one of the unique and genre-defining songs ever written. Lead singer and songwriter Freddie Mercury wrote this six-minute masterpiece, missing a chorus and altering tones dramatically throughout the song to show that great music didn’t follow a formula. The rebel score underlines a non-conforming spirit, defying almost all conventional songwriting principles and struck a chord with generations of music lovers worldwide.
The song seemingly changes genres multiple times, subverting expectations over its run time. With a mix of opera, theatrics and a whole host of themes, you can definitely find moments to jam with the upbeat and eccentric tone of some parts of the song while grooving slowly to a relaxed melody the next. Decades on, it shows how music doesn’t have to fall to conform into a fixed mould and still be a timeless classic.
Conclusion
Queen took the rock world by storm and their iconic songs still ring loud and proud across the world today. They have created songs that left its mark in the annals of audio history, standing out in the music industry even till today. Queen’s established name and brand still inspires many aspiring artists to learn music from them, and even end up as textbook examples that many prominent names still learn a lesson or two from.
Many of us might not end up like Queen, but it doesn’t mean that music is only for the super talented or famous. In fact, Queen’s approach to music has always been to empower individuals to stay true to who they are and chase a dream they’ve had.
So whether it is a dream to be the best singer or musician you can, start with small steps, going for guitar learning classes or signing up for the best vocal lessons in Singapore. The music teachers at Studio72 will be thrilled to start your first steps as a music lover, and while we may all not sing or play the guitar like Queen does, we can definitely enjoy music the same way they do.
