We Will Rock You
Queen, Paul Rodgers
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Buddy you're a boy make a big noise Playin' in the street gonna be a big man some day You got mud on yo' face You big disgrace Kickin' your can all over the place Singin' We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Buddy you're a young man hard man Shouting in the street gonna take on the world some day You got blood on yo' face You big disgrace Wavin' your banner all over the place We will we will rock you Sing it We will we will rock you Buddy you're an old man poor man Pleadin' with your eyes gonna make You some peace some day You got mud on your face Big disgrace Somebody betta put you back into your place We will we will rock you Sing it We will we will rock you Everybody We will we will rock you We will we will rock you Alright
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Written by: Brian Harold May
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14 facts about this song
Creation"We Will Rock You" was written by Brian May, the guitarist for the band Queen, and was originally released in 1977.
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Song OriginThe chant of the song was born out of a concert where crowd participation created a beat for the band - hands clapping and foot stomping.
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Double FeatureThe song was released as a 'Double A-side' single, which means it was promoted and marketed alongside another song from the same album. In this case, "We Are the Champions" was the other featured track.
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Album Release"We Will Rock You" is from the band's sixth studio album "News Of The World".
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MessageThough the song's words are few, it carries a profound message about the transience of worldly success and power.
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SuccessThe song wasn’t an instant hit in America upon its initial release. It only reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Rock chart, but its longevity has long outlasted many No. 1s from that time.
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Usage in Popular CultureIt is often played at sports facilities, movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, and during other public events.
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Cover VersionsDespite being distinctly identified with Queen, the song has been covered and sampled by a number of artists, including Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Linkin Park, Green Day, and others.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2001, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Additionally, it is ranked number 330 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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Live PerformancesThe live performance of this song typically involves crowd participation, which reinforces the song's legacy and cultural relevance.
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VariationsThere exist several versions of the song, including live ones, a "fast" version used in concert, and a remix for the "News of the World - 40th Anniversary Edition" re-release in 2017.
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Music ElementsThe song is noteworthy for having no instruments (except for the final guitar chord) for the first half of the song.
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Notable PerformanceIn 1985, Queen performed ‘We Will Rock You’ at the charity concert Live Aid. The song’s use of call and response, in this context, made for one of the most memorable performances in rock history.
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Stage MusicalThe song lent its title to a musical, also called We Will Rock You, which premiered in London’s West End in 2002, featuring the music of Queen.
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