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10.We Will Rock You: What's not to love about "We Will Rock You"? It's arguably Queen's most well known-song because of it's use in sports, and it's great for getting pumped up for something. I love the simplicity of the song with just the stomping and clapping, and I love the live performances I've seen of the song. Everyone is in unison, and Brian May ends the song with the killer solo.
9. Bohemian Rhapsody: Claimed by many to be the greatest song of all time. I love the song, but I don't think it's my favorite Queen song. It is brilliant in it's structure through from the opening, to the solo, to the end. I love the live performances of this song, and I always sing along, but I can never figure out what they're singing. Maybe that's where the brilliance comes from.
8. You're My Best Friend: It maybe a surprise to see this song here because of the softness of it compared to some of Queen's harder and louder stuff, but that's what I like about it. I like the electric piano used, and I like the message it entails about having a best friend. It makes me feel good, and makes me think about all the important people in my life.
7. The Show Must Go On: One of Queen's loudest and saddest song's in my opinion just because Freddie Mercury was basically on his deathbed when this song came out. This song is great because I think Freddie's vocals are at his best here, which is shocking considering his health. Plus, I liked the music video and message of the song that even though Freddie is gone, Queen and it's music must/will go on. And it's safe to say they have.
6. Good Old-Fashioned Love Boy: I don't have a great reason why this song is here besides the fact that I listen to it a ton more than the others. I do like the gentleness of it though, and the way Queen sounds in unison. Plus, I like the part with the rock-a-by-baby. Makes me think of a dreamlike sequence, which Queen is sometimes.
5. Friends Will Be Friends: This song is here because I love the sound of it, and it's message is something I preach more than anything, besides maybe love, friendship! You need friends in the world, and this song demonstrates that.
4. Crazy Little Thing Called Love: '"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" is great because of the simpleness of it, from the chords to the length. I find the music video of it so engrossing, and I like the fact that this song focuses on love. Also, whenever I listen to it, I always feel very excited, and I love the ending. "Like Freddie".
3. We Are The Champions: Do I need to say anything more? Song is just bad ass! It's a song that unites people, and makes everyone feel good because we all are champions in our own way even if we don't see it.
2. The Miracle: An odd choice for number two to some people, I'm sure, but I love this song because the music video is so innovative and memorable, and I love the sound and composition. It's just so damn catchy and I love the references to God's creations and well known figures. This song just transfers me to a fantasy world that I don't want to leave.
1. Somebody To Love: Number One is "Somebody To Love". I love this song because it was the first song by Queen that really WOW'd me when I first heard it. I remember where I was when I first had an epiphany with this song (Eye Doctor). It's loud, it has a mix of gospel in it with it's highs and lows, and it's a song that represents something I've been searching for my whole life. I don't know if I'll ever find somebody to love, but I'll keep listening to this song and keep hoping!
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