Today’s Headline: Freddie Mercury’s bandmates share legendary singer’s favourite Queen songs

Freddie Mercury, Queen’s the enchanting frontman, may have passed away in 1991, but his influence on music and pop culture remains profound and enduring.
As a brilliant songwriter and mesmerizing singer, Freddie continues to be celebrated as a global icon in the realms of music and culture. Even 33 years after his passing, his legacy as one of the greatest showmen of all time remains unwavering.

While compiling a definitive list of Queen’s greatest hits would be a daunting task, we’ve opted for the next best thing: a curated selection of Freddie Mercury’s favorite songs, as revealed by his Queen bandmates, Brian May and Roger Taylor.

A 2022 Spotify playlist, shared by Queen’s official profile on the music platform, offers a rare glimpse into the creative genius of one of music’s most gifted minds.

This playlist features an eclectic mix of tracks from Freddie’s solo career and Queen’s discography, showcasing a collection of truly exceptional, some foot-tapping, some sombre songs.

Among the featured tracks is Somebody to Love, about which Freddie once shared: “We had the same three people singing on the big choir sections, but I think it had a different kind of technical approach because there was this sort of Gospel way of singing, which I think was different to us. Sort of going to Aretha Franklin, sort of made them go a bit mad.”

“I just wanted to write something in that kind of thing. I was sort of incensed by the Gospel approach that she had on her albums, the earlier albums. Although it might sound the same kind of approach on the harmonies, it is very different in the studio because it’s like a different kind of… a different range.”