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About This Track
“We Are the Champions” is a power ballad written by Freddie Mercury, recorded and performed by Queen for their 1977 album News Of The World. One of their most famous and popular songs, it has since become an anthem for sporting victories and has been often used or referenced in popular culture (see below). The song reached #2 in the UK charts and #4 on the Hot 100 in the US in 1978.
Musically, it is based around Mercury’s piano part, with Roger Taylor and John Deacon providing a drums and bass guitar backing. Brian May overdubbed some guitar sections, initially subtle, but building to a ‘solo’ played simultaneously with the last chorus. Mercury employed many jazz chords (major and minor 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th harmonies), and the choruses featured these voiced as 4 and 5-part vocal harmonies. The lead vocal is very demanding and strident, and in live performances, Mercury often deferred to let Taylor handle the highest parts of the melody.
The single featured “We Will Rock You” as a B-side in the UK and as a double A side in the US and other countries, and preceded the song on the album. The two songs were often played consecutively at the close of Queen concerts, and are customarily played together on radio broadcasts (in album order).
Musically, it is based around Mercury’s piano part, with Roger Taylor and John Deacon providing a drums and bass guitar backing. Brian May overdubbed some guitar sections, initially subtle, but building to a ‘solo’ played simultaneously with the last chorus. Mercury employed many jazz chords (major and minor 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th harmonies), and the choruses featured these voiced as 4 and 5-part vocal harmonies. The lead vocal is very demanding and strident, and in live performances, Mercury often deferred to let Taylor handle the highest parts of the melody.
The single featured “
We Will Rock You” as a B-side in the UK and as a double A side in the US and other countries, and preceded the song on the album. The two songs were often played consecutively at the close of Queen concerts, and are customarily played together on radio broadcasts (in album order).
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Shouts
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rafinhafernanes wrote:
♥♥
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Effy2 wrote:
<3
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KISSastrophe wrote:
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ARE THE CHAMPIONS MY FRIENDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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keanequeen wrote:
Histórica , Hinooo
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ravenclaw94 wrote:
Freddie Mercury! :D
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
gotta agree with kemp678 down below...even bigger because of it`s crossover appeal into the Sports world on all levels!
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jbbassomatic wrote:
Absolute perfection!!!!
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ObmujSon wrote:
Classic.
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kemp678 wrote:
Epic. Stands the test of time.
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eight_flight wrote:
genius
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Rafa-Music wrote:
muito clássica!
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TerykBlut wrote:
Corinthians, Pentacampeão 2011.
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jsin48r wrote:
Ultimate rock.
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
Perfect
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Tanmut wrote:
Now I have to say I really, really, really hate this song. Every fucking sport video includes this one. It's perfect example of classic rock song becoming absolute kitsch.
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MIKEH3875 wrote:
I've always thought this should be connected and played together with We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions....
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FTRUTZE wrote:
darf bei keiner meisterfeier fehlen
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SpecialKKay wrote:
never gets old. :)
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Langevins wrote:
@imhotmess: no, don't let them ruin this legendary song
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MashaBennington wrote:
Absolute classic [4]
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