9. We are the Champions
Yet another song demonstrating Freddie’s superb showmanship and passion, ‘We Are the Champions’ has the rare ability to take its listeners on an empowering journey. The beautiful track is from Queen’s eleventh studio album The Works and begins with Freddie’s smooth, distinctive voice and accompanying piano riff, before launching into the chorus.
The lyrics, although motivational, are laced with emotion and are performed with such power which is matched by the use of the electric guitar and beat. The echoing, stimulating chants of “no time for losers ‘cos we are the champions” are extremely enjoyable, and the track, like many other of their hits, is pure genius. There’s no doubt about it that Freddie Mercury was a champion himself.