We Will Rock You

Queen

About We Will Rock You

"We Will Rock You" is a song written by Brian May and recorded by Queen for their 1977 album News of the World. Rolling Stone ranked it number 330 of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time" in 2004, and it placed at number 146 on the Songs of the Century list in 2001. In 2009, "We Will Rock You" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Other than the last 30 seconds, which contains a guitar solo by May, the song is generally set in a cappella form, using only stomping and clapping as a rhythmic body percussion beat. In 1977, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" were issued together as a worldwide top 10 single. Soon after the album was released, many radio stations began playing the songs consecutively and without interruption. Since its release, "We Will Rock You" has been covered, remixed, sampled, parodied, referred to, and used by multiple recording artists, TV shows, films and other media worldwide. It has also become a clichéd stadium anthem at sports events around the world, due mostly to its simple rhythm. 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 features a radically different approach to the guitar solo and includes May's count-in immediately prior to the recording. 


Year:
1992
2:00
#2

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Buddy, you're a boy, make a big noise
Playing in the street, gonna be a big man someday
You got mud on your face, you big disgrace
Kicking 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 someday
You got blood on your face, you big disgrace
Waving 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
Pleading with your eyes, gonna make you some peace someday
You got mud on your face, big disgrace
Somebody better 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, hmm
We will, we will rock you
Alright

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Queen

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: 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.
Song Origin
The chant of the song was born out of a concert where crowd participation created a beat for the band - hands clapping and foot stomping.
Double Feature
The 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.
Album Release
"We Will Rock You" is from the band's sixth studio album "News Of The World".
Message
Though the song's words are few, it carries a profound message about the transience of worldly success and power.
Success
The 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.
Usage in Popular Culture
It is often played at sports facilities, movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, and during other public events.
Cover Versions
Despite 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.
Awards and Recognition
In 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".
Live Performances
The live performance of this song typically involves crowd participation, which reinforces the song's legacy and cultural relevance.
Variations
There 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.
Music Elements
The song is noteworthy for having no instruments (except for the final guitar chord) for the first half of the song.
Notable Performance
In 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.
Stage Musical
The 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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