10 Greatest Queen Songs

10. Don’t Stop Me Now

Don’t Stop Me Now is unavoidable. It’s the soundtrack to school discos, wedding receptions, staff Christmas parties and cheesy nightclubs everywhere.

It’s so inescapable that it’s possible to suffer from a kind of Don’t Stop Me Now fatigue. You might never hear this one again and be quite happy. It’s certainly hard to approach the song with fresh ears. Still, before you head off to protest outside your local Walkabout, brandishing a “Stop Don’t Stop Me Now” placard, remember there’s good reason for the song’s incredible ubiquity.

Everything, from the adrenalised rhythm section to the catchy, easy-to-join-in melody and the squealing guitar solo, feels custom built to get the blood pumping and the heart pounding.

Queen combine all that with a soaring vocal and self affirming lyrics that will have you feeling like an actual God as you sing along after a couple of pints.

That’s why this song is still a part of any good night out. You’d miss it if it was gone.