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“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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elwis89 wrote:
This song rocks.
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JOTAM49 wrote:
CONTINUA MARAVILHOSA
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lovesjantzen wrote:
YES CHAMPIONS
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chemprof wrote:
Queen has got to be the most talented most diverse musical group of all time.
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SeveralPeople wrote:
amazing voice
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davidthemugman wrote:
one of the all time greatest hits i have this on CD and cassette it is very nice but the CD in my dad's comp plays it tripping bad man!
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Bunglechunk wrote:
They played this at my mate's funeral. Seems an odd choice but he was the biggest Queen fan on the planet. RIP buddy, fucking miss you dude.
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scarboro wrote:
Timeless song. :)
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davidthemugman wrote:
we are the chapions my friends and will keep on fighting til the end and i always willlllll
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Aelianna wrote:
Totally fits my mood :)
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krustywazoo wrote:
WE-E-E-EEEE'LL KEEP ON FIGHTIN' 'TIL THE END!!
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yankigyrl wrote:
Go Yankees!!!! # 27 is fabulous
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megadeth232 wrote:
YANKEES ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!
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backtothelight wrote:
YANKEES WIN!!!
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ashbashrock11 wrote:
i am a champion
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eL_MaSTeR wrote:
barcelona ftw
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Froggl wrote:
he has write this song for The FC Bayern Muenich and for the german national team it s reality !
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bander_az wrote:
#300
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alltheway49ers wrote:
great song//// rocks////
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steve1515 wrote:
Great band, great singer, great voice, great song. I miss Freddie. No one has his voice.
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