We Are the Champions

Queen

About We Are the Champions

"We Are the Champions" is a song by the British rock band Queen, first released on their 1977 album News of the World. Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, it is considered one of rock's most recognisable anthems. The song was a worldwide success, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. In 2009, "We Are the Champions" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and was voted the world's favourite song in a 2005 Sony Ericsson world music poll. In 2011, a team of scientific researchers concluded that the song was the catchiest in the history of popular music."We Are the Champions" has become an anthem for victories at sporting events, including as an official theme song for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and has been often used or referenced in popular culture. The song has also been covered by many artists. On 7 October 2017, Queen released a Raw Sessions version of the track to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of News of the World. It was made from previously unheard vocal and instrumental takes from the original multi-track tapes. It also presents for the first time the original recorded length of the track, which is two choruses more than the 1977 edited single. 


Year:
2009
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I've paid my dues
Time after time
I've done my sentence
But committed no crime
And bad mistakes 
I've made a few
I've had my share of sand kicked in my face
But I've come through

(And I need to go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world

I've taken my bows
And my curtain calls
You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it
I thank you all

But it's been no bed of roses
No pleasure cruise
I consider it a challenge before the whole human race
And I ain't gonna lose

(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)

We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions of the world

We are the champions, my friends
And we'll keep on fighting 'til the end
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
'Cause we are the champions

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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of the late Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. After the late and great Freddie Mercury died, Queen continued to tour with multiple acts including Paul Rodgers, and currently, Adam Lambert. more »

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Written by: Freddie Mercury

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14 facts about this song

Song Release
"We Are the Champions" was originally released on October 7, 1977.
Album Information
The song is a part of the "News Of The World" album, which is Queen's sixth studio album.
Song Writer
Despite the band being known for sharing songwriting credits, "We Are the Champions" was solely written by the band's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury.
Chart Success
The song was a major success worldwide, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries, including #2 in the UK Singles Chart and #4 on Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Evergreen Popularity
The song is frequently used as a victory anthem in sports events, even several decades after its release.
Music Genre
The song is considered an anthem rock genre, a popular format in the 1970s and 1980s.
Award Recognition
In 1978, the song received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Best Selling A-Side.
Decades-long Popularity
In a 2005 poll conducted by the Guinness World Records, "We Are the Champions" was voted the world’s favourite song.
Song Interpretation
According to Freddie Mercury, the song was a response to the band's criticism from the music press at the time, describing it as a 'stick it to them' type of song.
Notable Recognition
In 2009, "We Are the Champions" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Historic Ranking
The song was ranked number 20 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 70s list.
Cinematic Appearance
"We Are the Champions" was prominently featured in the climax of the 2018 biographical film "Bohemian Rhapsody," which portrayed the life of Freddie Mercury and the other members of Queen.
Single Release with Another Hit
The song was initially released as a single along with "We Will Rock You," another major hit by Queen.
Distinctive Ending
Unlike many songs, "We Are the Champions" has no traditional ending to it, but ends with a fade-out, making it unique.

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