Queen

Released: July 13, 1973

Songwriter: Roger Taylor

[Verse 1]
Had to make do with the worn out rock and roll scene
The old bop is getting tired, need a rest
Well, you know what I mean
'58 that was great but it's over now and that's all
Somethin' harder's coming up
Gonna really knock a hole in the wall
Gonna hit ya, grab ya hard, make you feel ten feet tall

[Verse 2]
Well, I hope this baby's gonna come along soon
You don't know it could happen any ol' rainy afternoon
With the temp'rature down and the jukebox blowin' no fuse
And my musical life's feelin' like a long Sunday School cruise
And you know that there's one thing, every single body could use
Yeah, listen to me baby, let me tell you what it's all about

[Chorus]
(Modern times) rock and roll
(Modern times) rock and roll

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
Get your high heeled guitar boots and some groovy clothes
Get a hair piece on your chest and a ring through your nose
Find a nice little man who says he's gonna make you a real big big star
Stars in your eyes and ants in your pants, think you should go far
Everybody in this bum sucking world gonna know who you are
(Look out)

[Outro]
(Modern times) rock and roll

Formed in 1970, Queen was a British rock band whose classic line-up consisted of Freddie Mercury on lead vocals and piano, Brian May on lead guitar, Roger Taylor on drums, and John Deacon on bass. Although Mercury and May wrote the bulk of the band’s material, all four contributed to the songwriting, churning out huge hits. Initially a progressive rock band with strong metal influences, their sound evolved dramatically over time. The band went on to refine, if not define “stadium rock,” as they grew to become one of the most beloved rock bands of all time.

Their early progressive phase spawned epic tracks like “March of the Black Queen” and one international hit “Killer Queen.” But it was their 1975 track “Bohemian Rhapsody” which catapulted the group to super-stardom. The song reigned at #1 on the UK charts for nine weeks and has since been praised as one of the greatest songs of all time

Moving away from their album-orientated sound, the band only grew in popularity with such songs as November 1976’s “Somebody to Love,” October 1977’s “We Are the Champions,” January 1979’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” June 1980’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” January 1984’s “Radio Ga Ga,” and many more. These songs are so beloved that a musical based on the band’s discography, titled We Will Rock You, became one of West-End’s longest-running shows with a 12-year run through May 2014—and more events being featured internationally, as well.

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