The UK Connection-Ranking the Songs on Classic Albums: Queen 'A Night at the Opera'

[@danielcaroline593]

Saranac beer makes (made?) one of the best black and tans. It was only available in a variety pack. Absolutely one of my favorite

[@mladent1464]

Is there anyone else that loves Lazing, Seaside and Good company as much as they love You're my best friend, '39 and Love of my life? They're beautiful, fun songs that are well crafted and complex. I couldn't imagine the album without those tracks.

[@quintbromley2112]

Right there with you. Antiquated beauty. You can smell the dust on those songs. What other rock band could have tapped into that vibe? None.

[@charlesbronson4282]

Yes. Lazing is a blazing piece of work that goes from one extreme to another ...as two legs sweeps into Sunday Afternoon.

[@Eustace.h.plimsoll6625]

I appreciated Good Company even more after watching Classic Albums and realising that all the jazz section was done by Brian May on an electric guitar.

[@xuliofb6726]

In the context of the album they are brilliant....outside alone not for me

[@iainholmes2735]

Simon, when I lived in Blackburn Lancs I remember the beautiful Thwaites dray horses bringing the barrels to the pubs. Here's a bit of nerdy guitar talk: Brian's Red Special has a scale length of 1.5" less than a Strat, and a nut width of about 3mm more than many guitars. And, it sounds much better, in my humble view, played with a plastic pick than a British sixpence.

[@garyjoyce2160]

Much enjoyed/ it’s always a “ hoot with the trio / Saturday afternoons. Thx guys 👍💯

[@Mark-qz2nu]

Lazing and seaside rendezvous my favorite 2 on the album

[@drewrose374]

Great show and discussion as always, very entertaining! QUEEN is my second favorite band, and Bohemian Rhapsody was first ever 45 back in 1976, and I flipped it over one day and my 8 year old mind was blown! and that B-side sent me on my music journey ... I love this album though it is not my #1. that being said, here we go... 11. God Save The Queen (Brilliant! great way to end an epic album!) 10. Bohemian Rhapsody (still love it, don't ever need to hear it again!) 9. Seaside Rendezvous 8. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 7. Good Company 6. Sweet Lady 5. The Prophet Song 4. Love Of My Life 3. You're My Best Friend (my Wedding song) 2. Death On Two Legs 1. I'm In Love With My Car

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Cheers Drew!

[@jmacallar]

My mother was a war bride from England and moved to Canada after WW2. She always said Brian Mays version of God Save The Queen was her favorite, my dad always enjoyed 39.....ANATO was my first vinyl purchase..... didn't much care for it at first but it grew on me and I became a big fan.....great conversation lads! Keep up the good work! I much enjoyed this!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Cheers John!

[@jmacallar]

@@TranquilityFireReid youvas well....enjoy your days.

[@MudFlanagan]

agree with Death on 2 legs. The most vitriolic, angry opener ever!! Great stuff guys

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks John!

[@karstenklein2232]

I had soooooo much fun here. I love you 3!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Karsten!

[@sanderberkvens6270]

Hope Simon feels better. I’m sick with a flu / cold lying in bed, watching this great episode 🙏🏼

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Get well soon!

[@sanderberkvens6270]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 thanx!!

[@terry412]

I was 4 when this album was released, & my older siblings were huge Queen fans. My favorite song growing up was '39, even though I didn't understand the lyrics. Today, my top-3 would be '39, Death on 2 Legs, & Love of my Life. Bohemian is a distant 4th, & You're My Best Friend is probably 12th.

[@terrywalker8446]

Some astute observations guys👍🏻 No two songs sound the same, yet the album has a flow that would be disturbed if any of the songs wasn't there. I loved the heaviness of the prophet song and the panning effects of the acapella section wowed me as a youngster. I always liked Roger's songs such as tenement funster, sheer heart attack, and fun it, so no apologies for placing I'm in love with my car so high. I love the Noel Cowardism of lazing on a Sunday afternoon, and the trumpet section on seaside rendezvous must have had the band pissing themselves when they recorded it. It's a special album from a band at the absolute peak of their powers. MPV goes to Brian May who somehow seems to play exactly what's needed no matter what style of song. A true guitar hero🤘🏻 1. The prophet song 2. Death on two legs 3. I'm in love with my car 4. Bohemian rhapsody 5. Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 6. Seaside rendezvous 7. Sweet lady 8. Love of my life 9. Good company 10. 39 11. You're my best friend 12. Good save the Queen

[@jagajazzin]

I actually do listen to "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon" and "Seaside Rendezvous" by themselves all the time! But I also listen to ELP songs like "Jeremy Bender" and "The Sheriff" by themselves too and love them. It may be because I got into these bands as a child and those songs obviously hit me more instantly than the lengthier, far more complex material so I have a great fondness for all the English whimsy. I also grew up in the Midwest of the US so perhaps it even filled me with a little sense of adventure. It also helps that these bands had the sense to get in and get out with these more "novelty" songs so even if you don't enjoy them, you only wasted a minute or two of your time hah

[@Sammeep02]

Tracks like Lazing eventually led me to enjoy songs like Jeremy Bender, and Benny the Bouncer

[@SJHUE]

As you said you shouldn`t have ranked this album but I`m so glad that you did! Thoroughly enjoyed this video guys, you all added a lot to it and hit many nails on the head! I was going to say before you made it that `ANATO` would really suit an episode of `The Good Old Days` and Simon mentioned that right near the start! For many years I have often thought how brilliant it would be if they had done an episode of that but hey ho. So many things I like about this album and you`ve mentioned so many already but I wanted to say one of the things I like is that it took me a little time to get into it and appreciate all the little oddities. In time I realised how brilliant it is and how it all works together so well. I could talk a lot about this album but as I said earlier you covered so much of it already 👏Ok, here is my ranking - 12. God Save The Queen - I like this and really like Brian`s sound here. Steven, speak your heart and never be afraid to. What I would like to see the Scottish people singing along to as their national anthem is Runrig`s `Hearts of Olden Glory`. Start a petition to make it so and I shall be the first person to sign it! 🙂 11. Good Company - nice 10. Sweet Lady - good sleazy rocker 9. Seaside Rendezvous - you can just imagine them performing this on `The Good Old Days` wearing striped blazers and straw boaters! 8. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon - very English and very charming! (As you said Steven/Simon this is very much an English album) 7. `39 - very emotive and one of Brian`s finest songs 6. You`re My Best Friend - pop perfection with great drums and would be much higher for me had it been released on any other album 5. Love of My Life - beautiful and agree the live version is the best 4. I`m in Love With My Car - what a fantastic rock vocalist Roger Taylor is! This was the `B` side to Bohemian Rhapsody and probably the greatest 7" single of all time if you are taking into consideration the standard of the `A` and `B` sides on a 7" combined. Even stronger than The Beatles `Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane`. A top ten all time greatest singles released could be a possible video there in itself guys? Have that one on me! 😉 3. The Prophet`s Song - just astonishing 2. Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to... - this song sounds so vicious! Pete I agree I think this is a stronger opener than `Tie Your Mother Down` and that is really saying something. I first heard this song when I bought Queen`s first EP which led with the single`Good Old Fashioned Loverboy`. It also featured `Death on Two Legs`, `Tenement Funster` and `White Queen`. Wow, if there is a better four track EP out there then please let me know about it. Great idea to do that because it got me intrigued about three albums previously released. Good marketing! 1. Bohemian Rhapsody - takes the crown. Incredible piece of work. Enough said.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Great stuff Sjhue!

[@SJHUE]

@@TranquilityFireReid Cheers Steven!

[@jamesmackinnon279]

Thanks for another great show.Hooe Simon is feeling better now. Firstly re the beers.long time since I've had a sweetheart stout.i would usually have a bottle with a half pint of beer.Tartan special was my beer of choice As for Queen ,First band I ever saw live , Dundee Card Halll Novel 1975 on the tour for this album I would agree that it is definitely an album where the tracks run in order and you have done almost the impossible to try and rank them. I would say that this is an album you would NOT play in shuffle on your iPod As to ranking. 1 Bohemian Rhapsody 2 Death on two legs 3 You're my best friend 4 39 5 I'm in love with my car 6 Love of my life 7 The Prophets Song 8 Good company 9 Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 10 Seaside rendezvous 11 Sweet Lady 12 God save the Queen. I must admit my order could change .For me Bo Rhap is probably one of the greatest song compositions and I still don't grow tired of hearing it Keep up the good work.😊

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Haven't had a Tartan Special in years James. Need to set that right.

[@jerryattwooll4864]

Great show yet again guys. Love the tee shirt Simon amazing band live, such a tragedy about Steve Lee. Congrats to Burnley as well, won the division by a country mile. Love this Queen album takes me back to my school days. Even the tracks at and near the bottom of my list, I'm a fan of and the ones near the top just stellar. 11 God Save The Queen 10 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 9 I'm In Love With My Car 8 Seaside Rendezvous 7 You're My Best Friend 6 Love Of My Life 5 Sweet Lady 4 '39 3 Death On 2 Legs 2 Bohemian Rhapsody 1 The Prophets Song.

[@jerryattwooll4864]

Aghh missed out Good Company. That would come in at no.7 on my list and from nos7 downwards on my 'other list' the others move down one place.

[@iainhead9898]

Greetings gents, another stellar show, luckily not Stella, about one of the most perfect albums ever made, although, when I heard Night At The Opera mentioned I hoped, in vain, for a Blind Guardian episode, but there you go, no such luck! No beer today as I'm listening at work, but I have just spent week in the Lake District and have come back with a good dozen bottles of ale from up there which I will be namechecking in the weeks to come... and yes Simon, I did wave in your general direction as I crawled past Preston at 15mph on the M6... Totally agree with the pointlessness of over analysing this one, but it was fun to do! As usual, I did my ranking before listening to avoid undue influence, so here goes... 12 God Save The Queen (unnecessary) 11 Seaside Rendezvous (fun) 10 Sweet Lady (good not great) 9 Good Company (no synths!) 8 You're My Best Friend (aw, nice) 7 39 (just a great tune) 6 Lazing... (wacky, fab guitar tone) 5 ...My Car (daft but great rocker) 4 Love of My Life (just beautiful) 3 Bo Rhap (No comment needed) 2 Death On Two Legs (Brilliant!) 1 Prophet's Song (Epic, varied, etc) Thanks, also, to Simon, for namechecking Dereck Guyler, bringing back memories of watching him in Sykes (as policeman, Corky) and, weirdly, as the voice of the dancing skeleton in the Scoth blank cassette advert!!! Gotthard is, indeed, pronounced Got Hard, and is the name of a stunning mountain pass in Switzerland, a bit like the Hardknott pass in the Lake District only on a bigger scale... As for God Save The Queen, Billy Connolly was right when he said it should be replaced by the Archers radio theme tune... Thanks again guys, see you in a couple of weeks, hopefully with a beer!

[@jagajazzin]

I'm absolutely in line with Pete on this one though, with "The Prophet's Song", "Death on Two Legs" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" being my top three from this album, in that order. It would be impossible to overstate just how important and influential "The Prophet's Song" was on what would become epic heavy metal (like Manilla Road) and the more adventurous and progressive side of power metal (like Blind Guardian). I still find myself endlessly rewinding the "Ah ah, ah ah - and two by two, a human zoo" part over and over, some of the most beautiful harmonies in all of Queen's catalog, which is a colossal statement considering that it's, well... QUEEN

[@justamops]

12. God Save the Queen 11. Good Company 10. Seaside Rendezvous 9. Sweet Lady 8. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 7. I’m In Love With My Car 6. Death on Two Legs 5. You’re My Best Friend 4. Love of My Life 3. ‘39 2. Bohemian Rhapsody 1. The Prophet’s Song I had a suspect for Pete’s number one, and it was proven correct. Fun show, gentlemen - thank you!

[@chazg66]

I also love the run up the toms on You're My Best Friend. I don't know if anyone has ever asked who's idea that was.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Such an iconic moment. So simple but so effective.

[@breakaleg10]

My list: 1. The Prophet's Song 2. Sweet Lady 3. Good Company 4. Bohemian Rhapsody 5. Death On Two Legs 6. I'm In Love With My Car 7. You're My Best Friend 8. ´39 9. Seaside Rendezvous 10. Love Of My Life 11. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 12. God Save The Queen

[@andywylie6784]

Such a killer record. I personally love the offbeat vaudeville tunes. Good Company may be a bit odd, but you have to give it to em for originality. Brian May creating an entire Dixieland jazz band with his guitar is the stuff of legends! Great chat, fellas!

[@bobgaffney897]

Have to have a go at this one.... 1. Death on Two Legs 2. The Prophet's Song 3. Bohemian Rhapsody 4. I'm in Love with My Car 5. Sweet Lady 6. You're My Best Friend 7. 39 8. Love of My Life 9. Seaside Rendezvous 10. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@marksimpson4258]

Brilliant show SOT ❤

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks Mark!

[@jamesboyce4000]

Very strange, I hadn't played A Night At the Opera for quite a few months and I just started listening to it and this came up on my YT feed, spooky! Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack and News Of The World are my go too 70s Queen albums, but NATO is still a great album.

[@pettson6812]

This show is always good for the soul and mental health. It just leaves a smile on my face for an hour plus. When I'm not laughing out loud off course. Thanks guys. And yeah, a great album too.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thank you. Delighted to hear you enjoy it. Thanks for watching!

[@pettson6812]

@@TranquilityFireReid Yes I do. And right now I'm enjoying being ar Sweden Rock Festival 🤘😎💀

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@pettson6812 Awesome! Have a GREAT time!

[@pettson6812]

@@TranquilityFireReid Thanks

[@shanemorgan5932]

I will always say that 39 is not only my favorite from this album it is my favorite Queen song period.

[@IllumeEltanin]

💯 The storytelling lyrics makes this song for me. Dr. May bringing his academic specialty to his other professional.

[@carncats07]

Do you prefer the studio version with Brians vocals or the live version with Freddie's? I love the studio version, but I prefer listening to Freddie sing it on Live Killers.

[@shanemorgan5932]

@@carncats07 Not gonna lie, I like the Freddie version but love the studio version more

[@mascha28swinkels]

❤the studio version

[@colbefc]

I saw an unknown Queen supporting Roxy Music at the Liverpool Empire and they were great. Love their first 3 albums but when Night At The Opera came out I heard Love Of My Life and You're My Best Friend and I thought Nah, not for me and I have never listened to or bought any Queen album after that. I love Freddie's voice and his interviews are Great but I just can't take operatic Queen or ballady Queen ( If that is a word?). Another interesting show as always. Thanks lads. How about a review of either of the wonderful Jellyfish albums ?

[@Alenzomar982]

Me encanta estos debates , A night at the opera es un álbum sensacional , muy ecléctico, puro arte que corre por los poros. La década de los 70 en Queen sin utilizar sintetizadores es realmente maravillosa.

[@martingreen3177]

1 Death On Two Legs 2 Bohemian Rhapsody 3 The Prophets Song 4 Seaside Rendezvous 5 Good Company 6 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 7' 39 8 Sweet Lady 9 You're My Best Friend 10 Love Of My Life 11 I'm In Love With My Car 12 God Save The Queen

[@MrUnmutual2014]

Good Company is my favourite track, love the underlying melancholy which none of the guys picked up on.

[@mikep9377]

Today’s beer is from a local SoCal brewery called Monkish. The beer is called Feminist - it’s a Belgian style Tripel Ale brewed with Hibiscus. It’s a dark pink in color and a hefty 9.4% ABV. It has a little sour bite to it and it’s delicious. Cheers gentlemen! 🍻

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Sounds good Mike!

[@purpletemple1]

This is such an album's album that it makes it very difficult for me to separate the songs from each other, especially side 2 where they all flow into one another so perfectly. From 12 to 1: God Save You're my Best Friend Sweet Lady Lazing I'm in Love 39 Good Company Love of my Life Seaside Rendez-vous Death on 2 Legs Prophet's Bohemian But seriously, this album is perfection to me. Cheers.

[@mattshaw5179]

Evening Gents, hope you're all well. An amazing album by an amazing band. Ordering the songs took some proper work... let's give it a go 12 God Save The Queen 11 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 10 Seaside Rendezvous 9 Sweet Lady 8 Good Company 7 I'm In Love With My Car 6 '39 5 Bohemian Rhapsody 4 Love Of My Life 3 Your My Best Friend 2 Prophets Song 1 Death On Two Legs. It feels good to be back watching The UK Connection, specifically, and Sea of Tranquility, in general, after a long time away!

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Good to see you Matt! Love the ranking. Cheers!

[@richbrout16]

Hope you guys don't mind this question but Simon sent me down a rabbit hole. So "Trail of the Lonesome Pine" was a 1908 novel. Laurel and Hardy featured the song of the same name in 1937. I haven't been able to find the catalyst for it charting in UK in mid 70's. Any idea? Thanks and Cheers!

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

I think it just got airplay on the radio. Laurel and Hardy were always on TV at the time as well. There were many novelty hits in the early to mid 70s so it was part of a pattern I would suggest.

[@richbrout16]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 very cool and good info. Thank you!

[@neilrobinson142]

Fantastic work guys, the best one yet. Love love love Queen and obviously this album but it ranks behind Sheer Heart Attack, Queen II and A Day at the Races for me. Queen in the 70s are unbeatable.

[@daicullinane7746]

Another great UK Connection. thought this would be relatively easy, as there are songs that 36 years ago I loved and still love*, some for years evaded me^, a few that over the years have lost their sheen¥ and one I didn't like initially, but within a year loved it. But relistening to it, the songs that had evaded me finally clicked and the sheen had returned slightly¥. So my rankings in reverse are: 12 - God Save the Queen 11 - Sweet Lady (great riff, but an average song on this album. )^ 10 - You're my Best Friend ¥ 9 - Good Company^ 8 - "39 ^ 7 - Bohemian Rhapsody ¥ 6 - I'm in Love with my Car* 5 - Seaside Rendezvous * 4 - Love of my Life 3 - The Prophet's Song* 2- Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon * 1- Death on Two Legs* 6 to 2 could move around. But, it is a great album.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

That's a really interesting ranking Dai. Cheers!

[@daicullinane7746]

@@TranquilityFireReid I feel that Seaside Rendezvous and Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon may have influenced Haken on Aquarius.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@daicullinane7746 Amongst many other things you may well be correct!

[@timbates6309]

"Prophet Song" is my #1, but I have an edited version without the acapella section, so that may be cheating but I don't care. After that it is "Death On Two Legs".

[@Aweso1974]

12. Bohemian Rhapsody - I was in High School when the movie came out and I never need to hear that song again after having all my friends play it as if it was the only song in existence 11. Good Company 10. God Save the Queen 9. Love of My Life 8. Seaside Rendezvous 7. Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon 6. Sweet Lady 5. The Prophet’s Song 4. You’re My Best Friend 3. ‘39 2. I’m in Love With My Car 1. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to…)

[@Asas-qk6me]

1. Death on two Legs 2. Prophet's song 3. Love of my Life 4. You're my best friend 5. 39 6. Bohemian rhapsody (probably the song i've heard the most in my life so im a bit tired of it) 7. I'm in love with my car 8. Lazing on a sunday afternoon 9. Sweet Lady 10. God save the queen 11. Seaside rendez-vous 12. Good company

[@terry412]

When talking about 'great opening songs', let's not forget "Brighton Rock" from "Sheer Heart Attack".

[@carncats07]

12. God Save The Queen 11. Good Company 10. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 9. Seaside Rendezvous 8. Love Of My Life 7. Sweet Lady 6. I'm In Love With My Car 5. You're My Best Friend 4. '39 3. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Death On Two Legs 1. Prophet's Song (my all time fav Queen song)

[@mikeryanmikeryan4740]

Hi Guys. Great show. Here are my rankings. 1. The Prophet's Song 2. You're My Best friend 3. Bohemian Rhapsody 4. Death On Two Legs 5. Sweet Lady 6. I'm In Love With My Car 7. 39 8. Love Of My Life 9. Good Company 10. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 11. Seaside Rendezvous 12. God Save The Queen

[@jasongaylor2232]

As much as I love "A Night At The Opera", I think "Queen 2" and "Sheer Heart Attack" are equally as good. And I've always felt that "A Day At The Races" and "Jazz" are quite underrated. My List: 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. The Prophet's Song 3. Death On Two Legs 4. '39 5. Sweet Lady 6. You're My Best Friend 7. Love Of My Life 8. I'm In Love With My Car 9. Seaside Rendezvous 10. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save The Queen

[@chrisharper6088]

Death on two legs is my favourite, Night of the opera was one of my first albums I purchased, on tape via Andys Records, remember after a dozen plays the cassette would start squeaking. Anyway remember watching Top of the pops, on a Thursday evening when Bohemian rhapsody was played, totally absorbed, never seen anything like it, only 6 at the time, and was the start. Agreed album should be listened as one whole piece, rather than cut up into individual pieces. Marc Martel does an interesting cover of seaside rendezvous to be found on KZbin

[@mjp8648]

As regards Bohemian Rhapsody, no doubt many in the country felt the same re TOTP. Starting with Freddie on the piano with John behind each time. I remember thinking it is not number one again is it, and seeing the clip from the Laurel and Hardy movie where they sing "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" (which was number 2 or 3).

[@lazarossamaras4427]

Hello there. I love Gotthard. I've seen them live in Athens with their late singer Steve Lee.Great T shirt. My wife loves them , too. A night at the opera is a classic but with some fillers... However, it flows great. My ranking, I'm in love with my car The prophet's song Bohemian rhapsody Sweet lady Death on two legs You're my best friend 39 Love of my life Lazy on a Sunday afternoon Good company Seaside rendezvous God save the queen

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Cheers Lazaros!

[@paulhyland7456]

I was 11 years old when I spent all of my pocket money (79p) on a second-hand copy of this record. I bought it for my Mum's birthday. (She liked that Freddie Mercury). When she was out, I would play the album over and over again. It made a rather indelible impression on a callow working-class white boy living in the cold uk.

[@lucasnavajas4166]

You should do a show queen’s heavy songs , most people I meet don’t know how heavy they were cause they only know the hits

[@adamsmashups4839]

Heaviest might be White Man..?

[@hrothgar64]

@@adamsmashups4839 Son And Daughter from the first album. Listen to the Live At The Rainbow '74 album to hear just how heavy Queen were in their early days.

[@JoelPrice253]

Queen - A Night at the Opera 1. You’re my best friend 2. I’m in love with my car 3. Bohemian rhapsody 4. The prophet’s song (the acapella part weakens it for me, otherwise it would be #2) 5. Death on two legs 6. Sweet lady 7. Love of my life 8. 39 9. Good company 10. Seaside rendezvous 11. My country ‘tis of thee 12. Lazing on a sunday afternoon

[@paulmcgeehan8724]

Hope youre feeling better Simon i felt unwell just looking at you as i almost daily have the sniffle and sneeze struggle with allergies

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

Much better now thanks!

[@paulmcgeehan8724]

@@simonbrayfromsot1375 Good man , just in time for the weekend and a few cold beers🍺🤘

[@nickvickers3486]

Bit late on this one but I remember as student seeing two old chaps in a pub pouring and drinking mixed. We asked what were they doing and thought let's try it too, so then there was 2 old guys and 4 students drinking mixed pints of mild and bitter! Which leads me to the ranking of the album... sameish bottom tracks as the lads, the Kinks and the Beatles did a lot of that kind of thing and it was clearly still going strong in the 70s! A Night at the Opera - Queen (album ranking) 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Love of My Life 3. The Prophet's Song 4. Death on Two Legs 5. You're My Best Friend 6. 39 7. I'm in Love with my Car 8. Seaside Rendezvous 9. Sweet Lady 10. Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@kennbrown4638]

12. God Save the Queen 11. Good Company 10. Love of My Life 9. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 8. You're My Best Friend 7. Seaside Rendezvous 6. Sweet Lady 5. The Prophet's Song 4. Death on Two Legs 3. 39 2. Bohemian Rhapsody 1. I'm in Love With My Car

[@georgelamie7001]

I'm with Simon. Nothing stirs less emotion from me than cars. A big, utilitarian, ho hum

[@kennycraig6769]

Steven, was that the car that got torched in Glasgow that you loved?

[@TranquilityFireReid]

No, thankfully I hated that motor! lol!!!

[@marksimpson4258]

Back in 1975 this was absolutely amazing 👍 brilliant music 🎶

[@michaeldallaway1988]

The big question here is where you put 'that' song. It has become so ubiquitous that it's hard to detach yourself from the overplayedness and remember what a masterpiece it truly is. So where exactly do we put I'm in Love With My Car? I have a feeling my list will be a lot less rocky than the three gentlemen will pick. That said, I don't think there's anything really bad here. Bo Rap (I had to in the end. Overplayed perhaps, but not if you don't listen to the radio.) You're My Best Friend (great pop from my favourite Queen member. Lots of childhood memories with this one) '39 (beautifully written by Brian May. Have a feeling the gents will rate this highly) Death on Two Legs The Prophet's Song (I don't think this one is quite the masterpiece some do, but it's still great) Love of My Life (gorgeous) Seaside Rendezvous Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon Sweet Lady (like the verses more than the chorus) Good Company I'm in Love With My Car (sorry- it's a fun enough rocker I guess) God Save the Queen (quite like how it ties up the semi-concept, but feels more like a skit. I'd be in favour of every Queen album ending with it though)

[@SpaceCattttt]

Fool. "I'm in Love with My Car" is a masterpiece and easily the best song sung by Roger. Although, "Rock It (Prime Jive)" is up there as well.

[@michaeldallaway1988]

​@@SpaceCattttt I'm not as much of a rocker, I guess. It's fine, but the lyrics just take me out of it and I can't wait for it to tick over to You're My Best Friend.

[@kenl2091]

1. Derek Guyler 2. Don Estelle 3. Windsor Davies 4. Roger Whittaker 5. Nigel Brooks Singers Sorry, I was ranking the obscure British celebrities for a bit of fun otherwise I would have to remind you that I saw Queen live in 1975 when Bohemian Rhapsody was no. 1 in the charts. I may have mentioned this before. 😊

[@michaelbenz8092]

1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. You're My Best Friend 3. Sweet Lady 4. I'm in Love with My Car 5. Death on Two Legs 6. Prophet's Song 7. '39 8. Love of My Life 9. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 10. Good Company 11. Seaside Rendezvous These lower ranked songs are still crucial for the overall charm and greatness of the album.

[@garykelly9475]

Wow, lot's to digest for us oldies, as lots of great 70's references- it ain't half hot mum (oh dear. How sad. Never Mind), sweetheart stout et al, all before ranking the tracks on Night, which, personally, isn't my fav Queen album, nor their best. Despite still being hardish rock, it's also true that until this, Queen were often derided and not taken seriously. My best mate at school, Steph Stuart, used to bludgeon me with l, ll and SHA, and it took a while for Queen to click with me, and I recall in music class when the teacher would allow us to bring our albums in to get played, David Culross brought in Sheer heart attack...and we laughed and sneered at him for it! So to the ranking- 12 God Save the Queen, Lazing, Seaside, Good Company, Sweet Lady, Love of my Life (was my fav ballad but I think 'is this the world we created' renders this quite twee and weak now), You're my Best Friend (Deacon is so underrated throughout Queen's career), I'm in love with my car 39 (love the stomp, the acoustic guitar, harmonies) Prophet's Song (great, but too long, and not the genuine 'epic' it thinks it is) Death on two legs (top two are constantly interchangeable) Bohemian Rhapsody (kept not only the genius L&H off Xmas number 1, but also Greg Lake)

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Interesting context Gary. Thanks for that, really enjoy these little snapshots.

[@ianmacdonald7987]

If Steven stuck some heavy in that Sweetheart Stout he’d have had a sweet black & tan which used to be popular with some in Scotland back in the day

[@kamranmalik8546]

My favorite Queen album of all time!!!

[@knightvisioniixv]

Not an easy task, nor one I intend to partake in. One of the albums that had a major impact on me, and my musical trajectory, in general. It seems a very common sentiment (particularly amongst the more staunch rock / metal and prog fans), but I never once saw tracks like "Seaside Rendezvous," "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon," and "Good Company" as silly or nonsensical - perhaps I was just too mesmerized by the musicality / craftsmanship of those tracks to fall into that way of thinking. Furthermore, I love the fact that those tracks were far removed from the more traditional rock aesthetic. In truth, it was some years after soaking up Queen's discography that I became cognizant of the fact that the above-mentioned descriptors were frequently applied to those tracks (and the band, to some extent.) A Night at the Opera isn't my favorite album from Queen; I place Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack above it. However, it's still a major part of my musical DNA, and I love all the tracks on here - separately and as part of the larger whole. Queen is still my all-time fave band. Oh, alright - I'll bite just a little: Track 12 would be my... twelfth, and don't tell anybody, but "Bohemian Rhapsody" blows my mind just as it did when I first heard it as an 11-year-old. If forced, it would be my #1 on here. 🤫 (Fun fact: "'39" is actually the 39th track in Queen's discography - something I actually picked up on way back then, I'm happy to say. Just start from "Keep Yourself Alive" off of the first album, and count from there.)

[@davidclark2208]

Hi Pete and Simon and Steven great fun with you as always here is my list working backwards is god save the queen, death on two legs,I am in love with my car, sweet lady, good company, your my best friend, lazing on Sunday afternoon,39, seaside rendezvous, bohemian rhapsody ,the prophets song

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Thanks David!

[@jimekberg]

1. I´m in love with my car 2. The Prophet´s song 3. Bohemian raphsody 4. Sweet lady 5. You´re my best friend 6. Death on two legs 7. 39 8. Love of my life 9. Good company 10. Seaside rendezvous 11. God save the queen 12. Lazing on Sunday afternoon

[@birdab.6873]

The best album of my favorite band. This album awakened my love for music and was very special because it was not just a rock album, but something very special for my ears. Ranking the tracks: 01. Death On Two Legs 02. ’39 03. The Prophet’s Song 04. Love Of My Life 05. Bohemian Rhapsody 06. You’re My Best Friend 07. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 08. I’m In Love With My Car 09. Sweet Lady 10. Seaside Rendezvous 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen 🎼

[@douglasmilne3166]

I think everyone agrees this is an album not a collection of songs. Meant to be listened as an album in order as designed. Yes it is an odd task & I find it breaks into "novelty" songs and regular music. Similar to Pink Floyd's The Wall. My list breaks down as such as you shall read. It seems I have a lot in common with "Uncle" Simon. 12) God Save The Queen 11) Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 10) Seaside Rendezvous 9) Good Company 8) The Prophet's Song 7) Sweet Lady 6) Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to...) 5) Bohemian Rhapsody 4) Love Of My Life 3) I'm In Love With My Car 2) '39 1) You're My Best Friend

[@thomaswery3087]

I've been fortunate to see Queen 3 times by 1977

[@venanciahopkins5035]

1. The Prophet's Song 2. Bohemian Rhapsody 3. 39 4. You're My Best Friend 5. I'm In Love with My Car 6. Death on Two Legs 7. Love of My Life 8. God Save The Queen 9. Sweet Lady 10. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 11. Seaside Rendezvous 12. Good Company This hard-core Queen fan had to put her two cents on this masterpiece of an album. I agree with Pete "The Prophet's Song" is the best track on the album. It is hard heavy and totally majestic, everything that made Queen such a great band.

[@ExileOnMyStreet]

Actual album discussion begins @10:34

[@uncledenny2570]

Today's beverage a glass of milk (0% acl) to go with some peach cobbler. I have a memory of hearing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' on American Top 40 with Casey Kasem while riding in my Mom's car. Casey had a great way of introducing a song (this next song is by four englishmen who call themselves Queen...). Even just hearing it on a single dashboard speaker it must have made an impression because I still remember that moment. 12) Seaside Rendezvous 11) Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 10) Good Company (ukulele banjo!) 9) Sweet Lady 8) God save... 7) Death on two legs 6) You're my best friend 5) The Prophets song 4) I'm in love with my car 3) Bohemian Rhapsody 2) Love of my life 1) '39

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Peach cobbler??? Lovely!

[@uncledenny2570]

@@TranquilityFireReid it's a dessert similar to a pie, but baked in a casserole dish. Usually associated with the american south. Yes it is lovely. Hope you have a nice day/evening.🤓👍

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@uncledenny2570 Oh, I know what it is UD, I was just showing my excitement for it. Could go one right now!

[@uncledenny2570]

@@TranquilityFireReid oh, I'm embarrassed. Would that be amerisplaining? ✌

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@uncledenny2570 Haha! I'll class it as merely trying to be helpful! 👍

[@damiankarras]

A Night At The Opera has not been re-recertified in the U.S. since 2002. Neither has pretty much their entire studio album output.

[@AaronC143]

A Night At The Opera is my #2 favorite Queen album.

[@patriotpizzaman]

How you could be put off by the acapella section of The Prophet Song but, rank Bohemian Rhapsody number 1 is beyond me but, that's how he hears 'em. I personally threw Boho Rhap into Audacity and precisely removed the overly campy "opera" section and I now remember why I loved this song so much when I was younger. They should consider releasing it without the mama mia galileo section.

[@MetalPersonJ]

1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. 39’ 3. Death On Two Legs 4. Sweet Lady 5. Love Of My Life 6. I’m In Love With My Car 7. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 8. The Prophet Song 9. You’re My Best Friend 10. God Save The Queen 11. Seaside Rendezvous 12. Good Company P.S. I had a feeling Ozzy was coming up from two weeks from from Steven's Twitter. Ozzy was my gateway to metal so no complaints from me. Still hoping for Helloween before (or on) Halloween.

[@jimhawkes]

Great show yet again gents. Even though this was an almost impossible task, here goes: 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. The Prophet's Song 3. 39 4. Death on Two Legs 5. Sweet Lady 6. You're My Best Friend 7. I'm in Love with My Car 8. Love of My Life 9. Seaside Rendezvous 10. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@philjones45]

Simon looks very unwell. Hope you're better now Simon.

[@inmyhouse11]

Love that Gotthard tee

[@abdulbasheer2207]

12. God Save The Queen 11. Good Company 10. You're My Best Friend 9. Sweet Lady 8. Love of My Life 7. 39 6. I'm in Love with my Car 5. Seaside Rendexvous 4. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 3. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. The Prophet's Song 1. Death on Two Legs Get well soon Simon.

[@aldebaran4154]

Damn Queen kept Laurel and Hardy out of the top spot! What's funny is they probably felt bad about it. 🤣I have a strange relationship with this album. I like it but I've never loved it. It would probably be my sixth favorite Queen album. Death on Two Legs, 39 and Love of My Life are my favorites.

[@neilloughran4437]

Tried to write a rating but I love most of the tracks on this equally so it's not possible... only Sweet Lady really palls... always found it weak. I love the studio version of Love of My Life more than the live ones because Freddie's piano is something else and his backing vocals are killer... The Death on Two Legs piano intro is so iconic and a big influence on me... The whole vaudeville thing really works.... I admire Good Company for it's technical proficiency though never loved it as much as Lazing and Seaside... Overall not my fav Queen album (Sheer Heart Attack and Day at The Races are my #1s)

[@chaddunn9621]

Its a great album it's a classic for a reason. Its a hard one to rank those songs. Where to rank the big hits and where to rank the rockers, the ballets, folk and Broadway songs. A Night At The Opera is a great title because some of the songs sorta sounds like a Broadway musical to me. Here is my ranking. 1. You're My Best Friend 2. Death On Two Legs. What a album opener. 3. Love Of My Life 4. '39 5. Bohemian Rhapsody. I know that the song has been over played over the years but it is still a great song and has to be in the top 5. 6. Sweet Lady 7. The Prophet's Song 8. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon. This song would have been ranked higher if it wasn't for being too short. Just when it starts getting good it ends. 9. I'm In Love With My Car. It's a good rocker but not to good of lyrics. 10. Good Company. Its a repeat of '39 to me. 11. Seaside Renezvous. 12. God Save The Queen. Should have extended longer to make it a little different. With a longer guitar solo. I don't think that there is any bad songs on this album

[@utvf68]

I had to put Bohemian first! My all time favorite song!! Death On Two Legs is an underrated gem! Brian May kills it on that song! Damn! 😳 1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Death On Two Legs 3. You’re My Best Friend 4. Love Of My Life 5. Sweet Lady 6. I’m In Love With My Car 7. The Prophet’s Song 8. 39 9. Seaside Rendevous 10. Lazing On. A Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@xuliofb6726]

1. Bohemian Rhapsody 2. Death on two legs 3. Love of my life 4. The prophets song 5. I'm in love with my car 6. You're my best friend 7. Sweet lady 8. 39 9. Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 10. God save the Queen 11. Seaside rendevous 12. Good company

[@dargbarnett]

It really is a classic album - loved the show, albeit it was probably a perfunctory task. However any time that Pete is completely bemused by UK cultural references from the 70's is worth my viewing time alone🤣 Derek Guyler - genius!

[@andywitch666]

1) The Prophet song 2) Death on two legs (dedicated to...) 3) Bohemian Rhapsody 4) Love of my life 5) I'm in love with my car 6) Sweet Lady 7) '39 8) Good Company 9) God save the Queen 10) Seaside rendezvous 11) Lazing on a Sunday afternoon 12 ) You're my best friend

[@MalditoMendoza]

Just a note: maybe it'd be better not to let Steven mention that album from The Sweet in the future. That Glasgow accent brings what could be a double entendre too close to being simple entendre. (And just in case, I mean it only in jest).

[@TranquilityFireReid]

Glasgow?? Glasgow???? I'm from the east coast MM. Completely different to us here (and quite rightly no one else anywhere! lol!!) You have a point though! Genuinely made me laugh out loud. Love it!

[@MalditoMendoza]

​@@TranquilityFireReid Whoops, sorry. I would never accuse somebody of such thing without reason, I just remember you discussing the whole "Glesga" pronounciation controversy with Pete and I assumed you were from there.

[@TranquilityFireReid]

@@MalditoMendoza No need to apologise, I've loads of mates from that neck of the woods, so all good!

[@drewrose374]

CRAP!!!!! I can't believe I forgot '39!!! that will go in at #6

[@justinhavu]

1. The Prophet's Song 2. Love Of My Life 3. I'm in Love with My Car 4. You're My Best Friend 5. 39 6. Death On Two Legs 7. Sweet Lady 8. Bohemian Rhapsody 9. Seaside Rendezvous 10. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@Luke-er6pg]

Simon reminds me of Phillip Seymour Hoffman!

[@grooveyerbouti]

This is why Simon is the coolest ,I could not agree more about the bloody prophets song .

[@meanmrmusician9469]

12. Seaside Rendezvous 11. The Prophet's Song (acapella section drags) 10. God Save the Queen 9. Good Company 8. '39 7. Sweet Lady 6. You're My Best Friend 5. I'm in Love with My Car 4. Death on Two Legs 3. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon (yes, really) 2. Love of My Life 1. Bohemian Rhapsody

[@briandunlap8534]

Queen is my all time favorite band and this album has my favorite Queen song. 1. 39 2. Love of My Life 3. The Prophet's Song 4. Bohemian Rhapsody 5. Death on Two Legs 6. You're My Best Friend 7. Sweet Lady 8. I'm in Love with My Car 9. Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon 10. Seaside Rendezvous 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@FundamentalsUK]

Although it is a landmark album, i got it for xmas 1975. I tend to agree,and overall prefer a day at the races. sheer Heart attack is my fav tho. 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@angelomicciche3044]

Beautiful album, start to finish. I love it to bits. PS Don’t mention God Save The Queen to the Scots, who are very ill-used by the lyrics. A dirge- but as on the album it is a good album closer. Brian is a Hendrix devotee, so this is a Star Spangled Banner for Brits. PPS. Pete, Simon mentioned Sid James as a 70s entertainer. He also played the heroic, drunk journalist in Quatermass II: Enemy From Space (as Sidney James).

[@weirddebbiem1619]

Love this album and all yhe songs. The order could change at any time except for the top three. Night at the Opera is a very special album to me. My mom and I would sing and act out the songs off this album. The last time was a couple of days before she passed away in October 1977. 🎶💜 1. The Prophet's Song 2. Bohemian Rhapsody 3. Death on Two Legs 4. Love of My Life 5. Sweet Lady 6. I'm In Love With My Car 7. Seaside Rendezvous 8. '39 9. You're My Best Friend 10. Lazing On a Sunday Afternoon 11. Good Company 12. God Save the Queen

[@bengalgangster]

good job sweetie, i have known for awhile what this album means to you, awesome memory!!🫂🫂🫂💜💜

[@weirddebbiem1619]

​@@bengalgangsterThank you, bengal. Lots of wonderful memories. 🎶💜💜

[@davidlynch433]

Yes there was some great music in the UK charts in the 70's but Bejeezus there was a shit ton of Shite too.

[@quintbromley2112]

If 'Night at the Opera' isn't a 10, than what is? It's better than Sgt. Pepper's. Thanks for another amazing show, guys. Cheers. 🍻

[@philjones45]

I bet Simon's a great teacher. Can I ask Simon what he teaches?

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

I used to teach A Level Media and Film Studies.

[@philjones45]

Have you retired Simon?? I taught media and art at FE and HE level.

[@simonbrayfromsot1375]

@@philjones45 Got made redundant. Still teaching but something different.

[@robbjj1]

1 the prophet song 2 im in love with my car 3 39

[@mattirealm]

It is so tough to put together a "best of" Queen list. I have to agree that the sales numbers are far too low; the official numbers. I still think my favorite is Queen II, but I like all their albums (yes, even Hot Space has some moments IMO). Sheer Heart Attack, Jazz, The Game, even Innuendo are all really good. I think I like all the tracks on A Night At The Opera, but I just can't give you a list of which worst to best. Bohemian Rhapsody is probably the most interesting "massive rock hit" of all time. It has charted high in 3 different eras, and if you compare it to that other massive hit single from fellow British band Led Zeppelin (Stairway to Heaven), I find Bohemian Rhapsody the better and more interesting tune. My favorite from this album is The Prophet's Song, followed by Death On Two Legs. That hasn't changed in years. I love heavy music mainly, but love Queen. Also, like Pete said, if anybody doesn't think Queen was ever heavy, they haven't listened to Queen!