Queen Вђ“: We Are The Champions

Despite initial criticism that the song was boastful, the band emphasized that the in the title refers to everyone singing along.

: Struck by this emotional display of unity, Mercury and Brian May both set out to write songs that invited mass participation. Queen – We Are The Champions

The story behind is a tale of transforming a personal struggle into a universal anthem for the masses. Written by Freddie Mercury and released in 1977 on the album News of the World , the song was designed specifically to bridge the gap between the stage and the stadium. The Inspiration: A Football Chant Despite initial criticism that the song was boastful,

Mercury famously referred to the song as his version of . Queen – We Are The Champions