Once, long ago, I was driving on a long trip and "We Will Rock You" came on the radio. I did what everyone does, of course. I turned up the volume and sang along. But then, to my shock and dismay, they didn't play "We are the Champions!" but went to a commercial break instead. I felt cheated! This was in the days before cell phones so I couldn't call the station to complain. Apparently, however, the station did receive several complaints. Right after the commercial break the DJ apologized to everyone and then played both songs properly. I'll bet that was a lesson he'll never forget.
I love how when We Will Rock You plays on a classic rock radio station, We Are The Champions plays right after. It's like they have to be played together.
My father has passed on now. One of my best memories as a child was him buying me News Of The World on vinyl and Pop Rocks from a Kmart in Lexington Ky when I was a child. Wow. Miss You Pop. Miss you Queen. Miss you Freddy
I remember hearing this for the first time in late 1977, and I thought to myself, "This would be a great song to play at Baseball games and other sporting events.
In 1979, after I was awarded the top history award in my senior year of high school, something I bled, sweat, and paid the price for, I went home, locked the door to my bedroom, and cranked this up as loud as I could get it...thank you, Queen, thank you, Mr Mercury...music matters...you mattered, and always will...I will love this song, and what it meant, and continues to mean...''I consider it a challenge before the whole human race, and I NEVER LOSE''...one of rock music's great lyrics...
December 2021 and this song still gives me chill's, goosebumps and although Queen was before my time they were and will always be a huge inspiration in my music career and life!!!!🤘🔥❤ Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen were ahead of their time and will forever be epic and timeless!!!
These songs were played together on the radio in the 70s and 80s. Not separately. That's why I like this post.
Once, long ago, I was driving on a long trip and "We Will Rock You" came on the radio. I did what everyone does, of course. I turned up the volume and sang along. But then, to my shock and dismay, they didn't play "We are the Champions!" but went to a commercial break instead. I felt cheated! This was in the days before cell phones so I couldn't call the station to complain. Apparently, however, the station did receive several complaints. Right after the commercial break the DJ apologized to everyone and then played both songs properly. I'll bet that was a lesson he'll never forget.
Old rocking Boomer here, been listening and living these songs since they were first released - salute to Queen!!!
I saw over 100 bands in 1980 Queen was the best. Freddie was the only one I cried for when he passed
Love the two songs together - the way they were meant to be played! :)
One of the most ICONiC guitar solos ever !!!
I love how when We Will Rock You plays on a classic rock radio station, We Are The Champions plays right after. It's like they have to be played together.
I always thought the transition between the two songs could make it sound like one song because it’s so good
OMD🐶G, I can't hold back the tears...
The guitar solo bridge with the stomp, stomp clap in the background is one of the greatest transitions (if not THE greatest) of all time.
My father has passed on now. One of my best memories as a child was him buying me News Of The World on vinyl and Pop Rocks from a Kmart in Lexington Ky when I was a child. Wow. Miss You Pop. Miss you Queen. Miss you Freddy
I remember hearing this for the first time in late 1977, and I thought to myself, "This would be a great song to play at Baseball games and other sporting events.
The worst feeling in the world happens when a radio station plays 'We Will Rock You,' but doesn't play 'We Are The Champions' immediately after.
In 1979, after I was awarded the top history award in my senior year of high school, something I bled, sweat, and paid the price for, I went home, locked the door to my bedroom, and cranked this up as loud as I could get it...thank you, Queen, thank you, Mr Mercury...music matters...you mattered, and always will...I will love this song, and what it meant, and continues to mean...''I consider it a challenge before the whole human race, and I NEVER LOSE''...one of rock music's great lyrics...
All the stations I've ever listened to have played these two songs together and SiriusXM plays them together on Classic Rewind and the 70s on 7.
December 2021 and this song still gives me chill's, goosebumps and although Queen was before my time they were and will always be a huge inspiration in my music career and life!!!!🤘🔥❤ Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen were ahead of their time and will forever be epic and timeless!!!
It doesn't matter whether you were a Queen fan or not in the 70s 80s to now.. u still know all their songs anyway!
Rock on heaven Freddy mercury. We all miss you.
Perfection! I remember hearing this for the first time . . . right when it came out . . . I was 8 years old . . . and I was completely blown away!
Classic rock perfection from Queen in 1977 !!! Party on!!!