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Our article on the 10 Best Songs That Feature the Word ‘Queen’ in the Title became one of the most enjoyable ones we’ve written in this genre. The abundance of fantastic songs using “Queen” in the title certainly contributed to the fun. While the vast selection made it challenging to narrow down, it was a pleasure revisiting so many tracks, some of which we hadn’t heard in years. We typically aim to balance these lists with a mix of iconic bands and lesser-known ones. With so many undeniable classics to choose from, this list leans heavily on the well-loved hits. We open with The Subways before diving deep into classic tracks and concluding with the band that arguably best represents this theme: Queen.
# 10 – Rock And Roll Queen – The Subways
I love this freaking band. This is pure rock and roll that blends late-70s punk with a ’90s twist; it’s almost like the B-52s meet Nirvana. In the end, it’s just a great song played by a group of passionate rock and roll musicians. Released in 2005 from the band’s debut album Young for Eternity, “Rock & Roll Queen” captures the high-energy sound that made The Subways so much fun. The band featured Billy Lunn on vocals and guitar, Charlotte Cooper on bass and vocals, and Josh Morgan on drums. The song also gained wider exposure through appearances connected to The O.C. and RocknRolla.
Read More: Complete List Of The Subways Albums And Songs
# 9 – Queen Of Spades – Styx
We have written many articles about Styx, one of our favorite bands of all time, and we saw them multiple times in the 1970s. Every time we post an article about Styx songs and share it on our Facebook page, “Queen of Spades” is one of the songs hardcore fans bring up. The track appeared on the band’s 1978 album Pieces of Eight. It was written by Dennis DeYoung and James “JY” Young, with DeYoung on lead vocals and Young on lead guitar. Styx produced the album, with Rob Kingsland and Barry Mraz handling the engineering. It remains one of those great Styx deep cuts that longtime fans never forget.
Read More: 10 Most Rocking Styx Songs
# 8 – Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen – Santana
“Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen” brings a soulful and mystical turn to this list. Peter Green wrote “Black Magic Woman,” which Fleetwood Mac first recorded in 1968, before Santana transformed it for the 1970 album Abraxas. Santana’s version flows into “Gypsy Queen,” written by Hungarian jazz guitarist Gábor Szabó. The combination became one of the defining performances on an album loaded with classic Santana music. Carlos Santana’s guitar work and the band’s blend of Latin rock, blues, and jazz give the track a sound that remains instantly recognizable.
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# 7 – Queen Of Hearts – Juice Newton
Now you know we couldn’t complete a list of the best songs with the word “Queen” in the title without including this monster hit by Juice Newton. Released from her 1981 album Juice, “Queen of Hearts” became one of the defining records of her career. Written by Hank DeVito, the song had first been recorded by Dave Edmunds before Newton turned it into a massive country-pop crossover hit. Her version climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song still sounds infectious all these years later. The overacting in the video, though, is a little bit tough to bear.
Read More: Top 10 Juice Newton Songs
# 6 – Rocket Queen – Guns N’ Roses
From this point on, this list gets pretty heavy. And why not? This is classic rock and roll history. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that “Rocket Queen” is one of the band’s most popular songs among hardcore Guns N’ Roses fans. Closing the 1987 album Appetite for Destruction, the song mixes the band’s swagger and grit with a surprisingly vulnerable final section. It is one of those album-closing tracks that captures just how dangerous and emotional Guns N’ Roses could sound at the same time.
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# 5 – Kings And Queens – Aerosmith
I always thought that Aerosmith’s Draw the Line album was the most underrated record of their career. Released in the shadows of Toys in the Attic and Rocks, two of the 1970s’ most phenomenal rock and roll albums, Draw the Line didn’t receive as much love as it deserved. Yet looking back, this is truly one of the best albums the band ever released. “Kings and Queens” explores the rise and fall of power and the eternal conflicts of humanity. The song was written by Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, and producer Jack Douglas. Its heavier, almost progressive sound shows how far Aerosmith could stretch beyond their signature blues-rock style.
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# 4 – Little Queen – Heart
Heart’s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, was a phenomenal success, with relentless FM radio airplay for songs like “Magic Man” and “Crazy on You.” Fans quickly fell in love with the band, especially the combination of Ann Wilson’s powerful rock and roll voice and Nancy Wilson’s guitar playing and stage presence. While the debut was incredibly successful, many fans have always felt that the follow-up, Little Queen, was even better. Here we have its title track, aptly named “Little Queen.” It is a perfect reminder of just how strong Heart sounded during that great run of 1970s albums.
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# 3 – God Save The Queen – The Sex Pistols
“God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols is one of the most incendiary punk anthems of all time and a defining record of the British punk movement. Released in 1977 during Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, the song appeared on Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols and immediately caused controversy. It was written by Paul Cook, Steve Jones, Glen Matlock, and Johnny Rotten and recorded at Wessex Studios in London. The BBC and other broadcasters banned the record, which only intensified the uproar surrounding it. Despite the censorship, “God Save the Queen” reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. Few punk records have ever captured rebellion, anger, and confrontation with the force of this one.
Read More: Top 10 Sex Pistols Songs
# 2 – Mississippi Queen – Mountain
It’s easy to argue that Leslie West of Mountain was one of the greatest rock and roll guitar players of all time. Listening to his many appearances on The Howard Stern Show in the ’80s and ’90s was always a joy because his larger-than-life personality matched his phenomenal guitar playing. It’s a shame that he’s gone. “Mississippi Queen” was released in 1970 on Mountain’s debut album, Climbing!, and West’s raw guitar and powerful vocals created an electrifying sound that immediately set the band apart. Felix Pappalardi’s bass and Corky Laing’s drumming lock into one of the most recognizable riffs in rock and roll.
Read More: Top 10 Mountain Songs
# 1 – Killer Queen / The March Of The Black Queen / White Queen (As It Began) / God Save The Queen – Queen
How could we not give Queen the number one spot on this list? “Killer Queen,” from 1974’s Sheer Heart Attack, was written by Freddie Mercury and became one of the songs that pushed Queen into a much larger audience. “The March of the Black Queen,” from Queen II, is one of Mercury’s great sprawling, theatrical pieces, while Brian May’s “White Queen (As It Began)” shows the haunting and more delicate side of that same album. Queen’s instrumental “God Save the Queen,” arranged by Brian May, closed 1975’s A Night at the Opera and became a familiar concert-ending piece for the band. These songs show just how many different directions Queen could take while still sounding unmistakably like Queen. That’s rock and roll, my friends.
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Updated September 15, 2026.
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A highly overlooked, but kick-ass song is “Queen Of My Dreams” from the Edgar Winter Group’s (equally underappreciated) 1974 LP “Shock Treatment”.
Featuring the late, great Dan Hartman as singer and a songwriter, combining wicked dueling guitars between Rick Derringer and Dan Hartman on the studio recording (Hartman also played the bass parts on the mixed recording), along with power drumming from Chuck Ruff – if you didn’t know better, one might think it is a Led Zeppelin, or early Aerosmith, album cut.
“Queen Of My Dreams” packs about the most classic rock hooks into a 2:15 recording I have ever heard.
Ideally, played on a high quality audio system, I would bet it would make any CRH reader think they are sitting in the Maxell “Blown Away Guy” cassette tape advertisement of the early 1980’s.