QueenZone discussion #1244701
Most UNDERRATED Queen song?
| Gypsygirl 09.10.2010 00:08 |
What is the most underrated Queen song? I'm not sure which I think is the most underrated cuz so many of them are underrated. In some ways I'd have to say either You Take My Breath Away, Don't Try So Hard, or The Prophet's Song. But it's so hard to say. What do you think? |
| lifetimefanofqueen 09.10.2010 05:23 |
the prophets song, well, every Queen song that modern times pop pricks havent heard of |
| queenfanbg 10.10.2010 06:56 |
"Sail Away Sweet Sister " great song, never been played alive... |
| mandocello 10.10.2010 16:46 |
For me, it's always been "Dead On Time" . |
| *goodco* 10.10.2010 16:48 |
Under Pressure..............duh....................... |
| Holly2003 10.10.2010 16:53 |
Stairway to Heaven. |
| lifetimefanofqueen 10.10.2010 17:23 |
*goodco* wrote: Under Pressure..............duh....................... whats under pressure? |
| jamster1111 10.10.2010 18:23 |
I would have to agree with Holly 2003. No but really I think Innuendo is their most underrated song. After that it would be It's Late, White Queen, I'm Going Slightly Mad |
| jamster1111 10.10.2010 18:23 |
I would have to agree with Holly 2003. No but really I think Innuendo is their most underrated song. After that it would be It's Late, White Queen, I'm Going Slightly Mad |
| paulosham 10.10.2010 18:23 |
It's Late or Dead On Time, both should have been hits |
| ITSM 10.10.2010 19:22 |
My Baby Does Me Cool Cat Delilah Pain is so close to pleasure |
| prescott2811 10.10.2010 21:31 |
Underrated Queen songs? Well how do we name them for a start?? Theres soo many, I think Queen are the FEW bands with album songs as good as singles?? Can you imagine Queen themselves fighting over which they wanted as a single?? Like the Inneundo album is pure example, I wouldn of gone with Headlong, I woulda chosen I can't live with you or Ride the waild wind. Or even Don't try son hard. So really Queen had soo many songs to just like its crazy :) |
| Dubroc 11.10.2010 03:35 |
Definatly: It's Late. And yes for a re-release it really is too late.... |
| freddiefan91 11.10.2010 04:06 |
Innuendo is a strange song that goes on for far too long but i get the meaning behind it and why it is so long |
| rhyeking 11.10.2010 08:36 |
"You And I" I think it had had decent chance at being a hit if they'd released it as a single. |
| *goodco* 12.10.2010 14:49 |
Tie Your Mother Down / You And I 7" UK - EMI 2593 4th March 1977 peak pos: #31, 4 wks on chart Long Away / You And I 7" USA - Elektra E45412 7th June 1977 did not chart (second or third releases from an album invariably don't do so well) It was the weakest track on ADATR. As was the case with most of 'Races', the 'son of' song was weaker. If I need to mention for the newbies, this was a 'son of' YMBF. Listening to it now, it is exquisite, so much more in depth than various tracks from 'Jazz' , and it kills most of what was on Hot Space and The Works. btw..........most 'UNDERRATED song'. Once again, ' Under Pressure'. Made it to #23 on the charts. So, it 'rated'. Has the word 'under' in the title. Then again, I agree, 'Stairway to Heaven' is Queen's most under rated song. oy |
| mooghead 12.10.2010 15:32 |
rhyeking wrote: "You And I" I think it had had decent chance at being a hit if they'd released it as a single. I agree, or Long Away, even with Brian singing. |
| Gregsynth 12.10.2010 15:37 |
Although it was a minor hit here, I think "Need Your Loving Tonight" is underrated! |
| buffypython 12.10.2010 18:57 |
'It's Late', 'You And I', 'Let Me Entertain You', 'Dead on Time', 'Mustapha', 'Jealousy'. 'You Take My Breath Away', & everything on ANATO besides Bo Rhap & 'You're My Best Friend' (which were hits) & 'Sweet Lady' (which sucks). |
| Thistle 12.10.2010 21:12 |
Bohemian Rhapsody. Nobody ever talks about that. In fact, I can't even remember what album it's on. Actually, it's Las Palabras De Amor. Great track. |
| alaynasusan 14.10.2010 03:51 |
I'm deeply saddened to see that nobody mentioned White Man. It's in my top fucking five of all time. |
| Amazon 14.10.2010 10:25 |
Holly2003 wrote: "Stairway to Heaven." Don't agree. I would actually pick Yesterday. |
| Amazon 14.10.2010 10:30 |
I would say, without any doubt, In Only Seven Days. I consider it to be a masterpiece, John's greatest song, and Queen's best love song, but for some reason I don't think it gets the attention it deserves. After that I would select in no specific order Jesus (IMO one of the best songs from the first album with a great solo from Brian), Misfire (a terrific early song from John), Sleeping on the Sidewalk (featured arguably Brian's best lyrics, the entire Hot Space album (especially Staying Power), Friends Will Be Friends (Freddie was fantastic and Brian was brilliant), and much of Made In Heaven (in particularly Let Me Live as well as TMLWKY and Heaven for Everyone). |
| *goodco* 14.10.2010 10:58 |
'Round and Round' or 'You See Me Crying', off the terrific 'Toys in the Attic' LP (as someone asked months ago) |
| mike hunt 14.10.2010 11:44 |
I could fill a whole page on this one, but i'll name a few I think are underated. liar The millionare waltz fairy feller's masterstroke/nevermore love of my life the prophet song spread your wings Dead on time Dragon Attack It's a hard life Princess of the Universe Was it all worth it The Show Must Go On made In heaven |
| Bo Alex 15.10.2010 18:21 |
Great King Rat |
| ITSM 15.10.2010 21:48 |
Bo Alex:Great King Rat is one of my favorites too - it's on my top 15 list... One of my friends said the song was "a horse-riding song".. And I think it really is. ...and the follower, My Fairy King, is maybe The best Queen song...! |
| mike hunt 16.10.2010 10:58 |
ITSM wrote: Bo Alex:Great King Rat is one of my favorites too - it's on my top 15 list... One of my friends said the song was "a horse-riding song".. And I think it really is. ...and the follower, My Fairy King, is maybe The best Queen song...! Another vote for Great king rat and Fairy King here |
| Amazon 16.10.2010 13:10 |
Great King Rat and My Fairy Kind are certainly very underrated, but then the entire first album is pretty underrated. Other than Keep Yourself Alive, I don't think any of the songs get the attention they deserve. Especially Jesus. I love Jesus, but it seems to be underappreciated even among Queen fans. :D |
| Dusta 16.10.2010 22:52 |
There are really so many(I live in the US), but two that come to mind right off are It's Late and Ride The Wild Wind. |
| dive2063 20.10.2010 16:08 |
Innuendo, Teo Torriate, Fight From The Inside, Great King Rat |
| beautifulsoup 20.10.2010 20:34 |
It's Late. |
| PrimeJiveUSA 20.10.2010 21:27 |
Alanasusan... and all others that listed White Man I wholeheartedly agree...I've always been a bit dismayed by the number of fans that don't like this song and even call it ADATR's weakest moment. Probably one of Freddie's best, howling rock vocals. Almost always included this song in mix-tapes i would make for people interested in hearing a good sampling of their "heavy rock" side. It absolutely thunders and rumbles in a very Zeppeliesque way(a compliment, indeed) with some of Rogers most powerful drumming. And the lyrics are some of the best Brian ever put down. Another underrated song that "shoulda been a single"........Ride The Wild Wind. Oh, and I have to throw in Mad The Swine, too! |
| freddiefan91 21.10.2010 02:55 |
I think Save Me is quite underrated, i think its a beautiful song |
| Bigfish 22.10.2010 13:11 |
Absofuckinglutely - White Man, a fantastic song. Lyrically interesting. Awsome guitar sound, great vocal, dynamically spot on...somebody stop me. |
| PrimeJiveUSA 22.10.2010 13:48 |
LOL...Bigfish...I won't stop you because it is such a great track! y'know, I think many of us love Queen for many different reasons...one aspect was their "heavy rock" side...sometimes it worked....sometimes it didn't come off quite as well(i.e."tear it up)...in the case of White man they were god-like. |
| Bigfish 23.10.2010 15:25 |
Sure - it was hit and miss but when they got it right it was seminal heavy rock n roll. White Man, dead on time, father to son, one vision, i want it all, stone cold crazy, It's Late, sorry you're gonna have to stop me again.. |
| philip storey 27.10.2010 13:51 |
Rock It or Coming soooooooooooooooooooooooooooon !!! |
| potatopete 28.10.2010 10:07 |
I would say: Jealous Its a hard life Its late Innuendo and I think my all-time favourite: Love of my life. |
| k-m 29.10.2010 10:43 |
I'm Going Slightly Mad |
| k-m 29.10.2010 11:35 |
mike hunt wrote: I could fill a whole page on this one, but i'll name a few I think are underated. liar The millionare waltz fairy feller's masterstroke/nevermore love of my life the prophet song spread your wings Dead on time Dragon Attack It's a hard life Princess of the Universe Was it all worth it The Show Must Go On made In heaven Show Must Go On underrated? Can't agree. It was overlooked at the time of its release, but grew to become one of their biggest anthems as years went by. It certainly is one of their most praised and popular songs now. Princes of the Universe got its recognition through the Highlander series and It's a Hard Life did well all over Europe, climbing to no. 6 in the UK. It may not be their most often played record now, but I don't think it's the kind of evergreen to have that sort of longevity. It's a fine tune, but the same could be probably said about many other songs, by other bands, that got even less attention... Love Of My Life also doesn't seem to fit well in here. Maybe it simply never was a "radio song"? It is always recognised and appreciated whenever played live, and I think it always was. I think it has a sort of Ave Maria popularity, if one can use such a comparison. |
| mike hunt 29.10.2010 12:56 |
k-m wrote: mike hunt wrote: I could fill a whole page on this one, but i'll name a few I think are underated. liar The millionare waltz fairy feller's masterstroke/nevermore love of my life the prophet song spread your wings Dead on time Dragon Attack It's a hard life Princess of the Universe Was it all worth it The Show Must Go On made In heaven Show Must Go On underrated? Can't agree. It was overlooked at the time of its release, but grew to become one of their biggest anthems as years went by. It certainly is one of their most praised and popular songs now. Princes of the Universe got its recognition through the Highlander series and It's a Hard Life did well all over Europe, climbing to no. 6 in the UK. It may not be their most often played record now, but I don't think it's the kind of evergreen to have that sort of longevity. It's a fine tune, but the same could be probably said about many other songs, by other bands, that got even less attention... Love Of My Life also doesn't seem to fit well in here. Maybe it simply never was a "radio song"? It is always recognised and appreciated whenever played live, and I think it always was. I think it has a sort of Ave Maria popularity, if one can use such a comparison. I understand what you're saying as far as some of my choices, but remember. it depends where a person is from. In america the show must go on is hardly played. Maybe once a year at the most. The song should be as popular as we are the champions, but it's not. love of my life is loved by Queen fans, you're right about that, but still the average Joe never heard it, which is a shame. When i say "underated" I mean great songs that arn't known by the general public, or even the average rock n roll fan. Queen2 is one of the most beloved albums for die hard queen fans, but it's still underated because the general public never heard it. |
| k-m 29.10.2010 16:09 |
mike hunt wrote: k-m wrote: mike hunt wrote: I could fill a whole page on this one, but i'll name a few I think are underated. liar The millionare waltz fairy feller's masterstroke/nevermore love of my life the prophet song spread your wings Dead on time Dragon Attack It's a hard life Princess of the Universe Was it all worth it The Show Must Go On made In heaven Show Must Go On underrated? Can't agree. It was overlooked at the time of its release, but grew to become one of their biggest anthems as years went by. It certainly is one of their most praised and popular songs now. Princes of the Universe got its recognition through the Highlander series and It's a Hard Life did well all over Europe, climbing to no. 6 in the UK. It may not be their most often played record now, but I don't think it's the kind of evergreen to have that sort of longevity. It's a fine tune, but the same could be probably said about many other songs, by other bands, that got even less attention... Love Of My Life also doesn't seem to fit well in here. Maybe it simply never was a "radio song"? It is always recognised and appreciated whenever played live, and I think it always was. I think it has a sort of Ave Maria popularity, if one can use such a comparison. I understand what you're saying as far as some of my choices, but remember. it depends where a person is from. In america the show must go on is hardly played. Maybe once a year at the most. The song should be as popular as we are the champions, but it's not. love of my life is loved by Queen fans, you're right about that, but still the average Joe never heard it, which is a shame. When i say "underated" I mean great songs that arn't known by the general public, or even the average rock n roll fan. Queen2 is one of the most beloved albums for die hard queen fans, but it's still underated because the general public never heard it. Well, yes in the States the whole of Queen's post-Game output seems to be overlooked overall. Although TSMGO was coupled with BoRhap after Freddie's death, but I do know that it was mainly BoRhap that got the attention. Didn't think that it never gained more popularity over the years though... As for average Joe who doesn't know LOML... Yes, that's unusual to say the least:) Cheers! |
| alaynasusan 01.11.2010 18:48 |
Ahh, thank you PrimeJiveUSA! It certainly isn't in keeping with the general theme of ADATR, but I gained so much respect for Brian after hearing these lyrics and fell in love with Freddie even more. It has that awesome blues-ish, mystical metal sound to it that I didn't realize Queen was capable of. Just goes to show they could play any genre incomparably well. And I as well will not stop you BigFish, you are dead on. And thank you for reminding me of Stone Cold Crazy. My favorite song from Sheer Heart Attack and in my top five of all time. Oh, and I forgot to mention Ogre Battle. It always reminded me of the prequel (not lyrically, of course) to Bo Rhap. It's such a great song to rock out to in the car. |
| PrimeJiveUSA 01.11.2010 19:39 |
you're welcome...you deserve it! |
| blahblah86 26.04.2014 23:59 |
Anything on Queen II |
| Anatti 01.05.2014 14:41 |
Great King Rat. Also not many people seem to like Scandal, but I do. |
| KJ 01.05.2014 16:11 |
Life is real. I love the song. I think it is underrated because it is on the Hot Space album. People copy eachother by telling how bad this album is even though it has some good stuff on it: Life is real, las parablas de amor, under pressure, put out the fire, calling all girls. in my opinion the weaker stuff on it is staying power, dancer and back chat. body language would fit better on the mr bad guy album. this song is too much Freddie. Also the albumcover is not very rockband-like. the cover of the Days of our Lives documentary would be a better Hot Space cover. |
| matt z 01.05.2014 19:01 |
Cool Cat and the prophets song. Diametrically polar but they represent the band well. Although cool cat is deceptively sparse it has plotted elements and a unique atmosphere Prophets song is out of this atmosphere. .. right down to the part where it basically samples itself (reel to reel speed up as seen in the CLASSIC ALBUMS segment) Neither could have been written by anybody else. Freddie's falsetto and Brian's epic piece of musical programs rock opera. Just incredible |
| The King Of Rhye 01.05.2014 20:18 |
Depending on your definition of underrated................ I kinda dont wanna say this song, because it seems to be pretty much universally liked by hardcore Queen fans.....but then again, it's pretty much unknown outside that group....Was It All Worth It is just absolutely friggin great, though! |
| dragonfly.trumpeter 61319 04.05.2014 15:26 |
There are a whole load of songs created by the genetically identical clone of the agent who was Freddie Mercury during his development in the late 1990s including: Mika - Grace Kelly The Darkness - I believe in a thing called love The Scissor Scissors - Mary The Killers - Human Graham |
| dragonfly.trumpeter 61319 04.05.2014 15:33 |
If you want to know the real truth about the Scissor Sisters, well this is me holding two MI6 female spies over my toilet upside down, with their legs in two round circles. This is actually how the Scissor Sisters really came about in 1998. The video footage of the Scissor Sisters in 'water' during the Comfortable numb' video represents them being thrown into my toilet after cleaning up the mess. Anna Matronic is a parody on my true bionic back operation. Graham |
| dragonfly.trumpeter 61319 04.05.2014 15:44 |
The biggest shocker of all is that the Empire State of Mind (New York) song is actually almost entirely from me at the age of 18, as clone of the agent who is Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson. The fact that this went over to the USA suggests that it is really America who has financed my education and development and not the UK. Graham |
| Stelios 04.05.2014 15:47 |
dragonfly.trumpeter wrote: The Scissor Scissors - Mary Grahamthis one is Someone Saved My Life Tonight by Elton John |
| dragonfly.trumpeter 61319 04.05.2014 15:54 |
Stelios Thanks for the message. When I was tortured in my teens I was actually singing about a girl I knew called Laura Henson. I assumed she was the heir to the muppet dynasty and she did in actual fact live down a private road which I could never access. The name Laura was converted over to Mary without my consent for the "Mary" single by the Scissor Sisters. I was actually being sarcastic in the song about Laura (officially the Mary track) and one of the opening lines was something like "Elton John's got ginger pubic hair, a little like a lions main, cross and wishing it was dead". I actually lived in a house share with the agent of Elton John for 6+ years in London, and this "bender" always wanted to give something back and knew he was in the wrong. Graham |
| dragonfly.trumpeter 61319 04.05.2014 16:02 |
Stelios The above message implies I fucked the agent who is Elton John but this is utter bollocks. I hated Elton John in my teens, long before I had to share a house with him in London. I couldn't tell you if his pubic hair is ginger like a lions main or another colour. In my view Elton John is a perverted Mother Fucker, and I wouldn't spend one day living with this chirpy chappy, even in the best part of London like Mayfair, Belgravia, or Knightsbridge because in my view Elton is a turd burglar of a jerk. Graham |
| rocknrolllover 04.05.2014 23:52 |
dragonfly.trumpeter wrote: Stelios The above message implies I fucked the agent who is Elton John but this is utter bollocks. I hated Elton John in my teens, long before I had to share a house with him in London. I couldn't tell you if his pubic hair is ginger like a lions main or another colour. In my view Elton John is a perverted Mother Fucker, and I wouldn't spend one day living with this chirpy chappy, even in the best part of London like Mayfair, Belgravia, or Knightsbridge because in my view Elton is a turd burglar of a jerk. GrahamStop trolling here |
| rocknrolllover 04.05.2014 23:52 |
dragonfly.trumpeter wrote: Stelios The above message implies I fucked the agent who is Elton John but this is utter bollocks. I hated Elton John in my teens, long before I had to share a house with him in London. I couldn't tell you if his pubic hair is ginger like a lions main or another colour. In my view Elton John is a perverted Mother Fucker, and I wouldn't spend one day living with this chirpy chappy, even in the best part of London like Mayfair, Belgravia, or Knightsbridge because in my view Elton is a turd burglar of a jerk. GrahamMedusa |
| Red5Nige 13.05.2014 20:37 |
The King Of Rhye wrote: Depending on your definition of underrated................ I kinda dont wanna say this song, because it seems to be pretty much universally liked by hardcore Queen fans.....but then again, it's pretty much unknown outside that group....Was It All Worth It is just absolutely friggin great, though!Agreed. I'd say the same about The Prophet's Song. For me, the most underrated is Innuendo Then, some others: Made In Heaven Is This The World We Created The March Of The Black Queen |
| malicedoom 15.05.2014 12:11 |
Scandal. BIG TIME. Underrated by even the band themselves, as it was left off Greatest Hits II and III even though it hit Top 30 as a single. |
| The Real Wizard 15.05.2014 13:54 |
Good Company, hands down. In 16 bars of music, Brian May completely rewrote the book and revolutionized what the electric guitar can do. And as far as I can tell, nobody has bothered to top him since. That said - I wish more people would know It's Late and the bulk of Queen II. |
| Red5Nige 15.05.2014 14:35 |
malicedoom wrote: Scandal. BIG TIME. Underrated by even the band themselves, as it was left off Greatest Hits II and III even though it hit Top 30 as a single. Yes! How could I forget that? It's my favourite from The Miracle. |
| JoyStar 15.05.2014 17:14 |
The Hero & Dead On Time |
| Day dop 22.06.2014 06:13 |
Was It All Worth It and Dragon Attack. The latter 100% should've been a single. Innuendo's a strange one. It got to number one upon its release in the UK, but it's not as known as some of their other hits, despite it being on Greatest Hits II. Perhaps that's because it's not as instantly catchy. Shame really, because I think it's one of their best. |
| jacksonmerc 22.06.2014 13:21 |
How the hell I WAS BORN TO LOVE YOU queen version was not a hit i don't know. i have played it to everyone i know and they love it. I even heard this played on the radio. I know it was a hit in Japan |
| Marcos Napier 22.06.2014 16:52 |
You and I, It's Late, Dead on Time, All dead, Flick of the wrist, Prophet's Song, White Man, Back Chat and even Rock it. |
| queenside 24.06.2014 14:24 |
Marcos Napier wrote: You and I, It's Late, Dead on Time, All dead, Flick of the wrist, Prophet's Song, White Man, Back Chat and even Rock it.good list but i would add sleeping on the sidewalk, liar, scandal, let me live... |
| MoldyTaco 27.06.2014 06:23 |
1. Jealousy 2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 3. The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke 4. Seaside Rendezvous 5. The Millionaire Waltz 6. It's a Hard Life 7. You Take My Breath Away 8. Flick Of The Wrist 9. My Melancholy Blues 10. Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy At least listen to Jealousy |
| MoldyTaco 27.06.2014 06:25 |
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| MoldyTaco 27.06.2014 06:25 |
Listen to Jealousy |
| matt z 27.06.2014 06:29 |
Bleccchh::: Moldy Taco? That's just as bad as c**t cheese |