Most Overlooked Queen Song?

Is there a song by the four lads that you've just forgotten existed at all, either because it was so mundane or because you hadn't listened to it in so long?

For example, yesterday I listened to the Rock in Rio performance of "It's a Hard Life", and it occurred to me that I hadn't heard that particular song in some time and had simply forgotten about it; not because of its averageness--quite the contrary, it's a masterpiece that I chastised myself for not listening to more often.

Or do you avoid this problem?

Ignoring the musical themes and segues in FLASH GORDON. .... I'd say STAYING POWER. But that's only cause it's terrible.

Properly forgotten songs: Soul Brother, THE CALL

Bohemian Rhapsody..... Ha!

Delilah

Party. Hardly ever listen to it.

Jealousy is a really good song, which I rarely listen to and is very rarely even referred to anywhere.

For some reason it reminds me of John Lennon. I don't know if that's because of Jealous Guy, or what.

I like Jealousy a lot. It doesn't crescendo nearly as much as Love of my Life or Nevermore, but it's nice that way - not dramatic, just raw, quiet regret. (I still like Love of my Life and Nevermore more than Jealousy, though).

Speaking of Freddie songs that are reminiscent of Lennon, Life Is Real is another fairly forgotten track of which I'm a big fan.

Good Company.

The last minute of the song is a piece of genius, but instead most people listen to Free Bird and think that's the greatest guitar solo of all time. As far as I'm concerned, Free Bird is the worst guitar solo of all time. It is directionless wanking that goes on for far too long.

Good Company has an astoundingly brilliant arrangement of a dixieland jazz band with three guitars emulating trumpet, trombone and clarinet. Almost nobody knows this. Even if they've heard it, it's taken as a filler track because it's between two of the most loved songs of all time.

And to me, this is absolutely tragic, and my vote for the most underrated song in the Queen catalogue.

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Good Company.

The last minute of the song is a piece of genius, but instead most people listen to Free Bird and think that's the greatest guitar solo of all time. As far as I'm concerned, Free Bird is the worst guitar solo of all time. It is directionless wanking that goes on for far too long.

Good Company has an astoundingly brilliant arrangement of a dixieland jazz band with three guitars emulating trumpet, trombone and clarinet. Almost nobody knows this. Even if they've heard it, it's taken as a filler track because it's between two of the most loved songs of all time.

And to me, this is absolutely tragic, and my vote for the most underrated song in the Queen catalogue.
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100 %. Agree. Possibly one of the most innovative solos by any guitarist.

I once had a debate with someone who stated Dave Mustaine was a better guitarist than BM. I used Good Company as an example of how BM is in a completely differnent league.

Back to OP, I would say Great King Rat.

Some of the first album, such as Jesus, just gets forgotten.

Jealousy is a good shout for a forgotten gem, and for me 'You Take My Breath Away' is one of the greatest songs in their canon of work.

Ooh, erm, the night comes down, jealousy, who needs you, misfire, drowse, bring back Leroy brown.

Who Needs You is overlooked, Dancer in my opinion as well (i quite like it, has a nice groove, and the guitar solo is sweet) All Gods People (Very nice theatrical track) Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy, and i think that the majority of Queen fans should listen to Was It All Worth It, beautiful lyrics!

Spread Your Wings is perhaps not overlooked by Queenzoners, but by casual fans, I think it is.

Interesting question......

The first one that comes to mind for me.....OK, its NOT really overlooked, its one of Queen's most famous songs.....perhaps overlooked among the diehard Queen fans, though, cus I never really hear it mentioned as anyone's favorite song, but Under Pressure is sheer genius! When I first started getting into Queen, I always kinda dismissed it as just another poppy, catchy hit (a la AOBTD).........now its one of my favorites, it's really got a weird but effective structure, if that makes any sense!

Er, what else.....the one Brian himself described as overlooked or something along those lines.........Dead On Time.........

Have to agree dead on time is a great one, always liked all God's people as well