by Greg Prato

Scaramouch, a hoople and a superhero soundtrack - see if you can spot the real Queen stories.

By now, it's universally agreed that Queen is one of the greatest rock groups of all-time. For good reason: They're responsible for "Bohemian Rhapsody," they stole the show at Live Aid, and they had one of the greatest frontmen in pop music history.

Each member of Queen composed several classic songs throughout their long and winding recording career. "We Are the Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" were written by singer Freddie Mercury; "We Will Rock You" and "Fat Bottomed Girls" written by guitarist Brian May; "Another One Bites the Dust" and "You're My Best Friend" authored by bassist John Deacon; "Radio Ga Ga" and "A Kind of Magic" crafted by drummer Roger Taylor.

Can you successfully navigate through a tricky quiz concerning Freddie and the boys?

List of Queen songs with Songfacts
Greg Prato is author of Long Live Queen: Rock Royalty Discuss Freddie, Brian, John & Roger. Here's an excerpt.

---

More Fact or Fiction

Comments: 18

• Mugzie from UsaFreddie Mercury/Queen
  On my Simply the Best List
• Regigi from Francequeen is queen
• Jorge Oscar from Bahia Blanca,argentinaJust missed one! ,great fun
• Mary B from Detroit (313)I missed two but that’s ok because I’ll never forget seeing the brilliant Freddy Mercury performance.
• Peaches from Grosse PointeI nailed it.
• Dave from Sydney, Australia All correct! Years of rocking out to Queen has its benefits.
• Tudor from Bucharest, RomaniaI missed 2.
• Lynn Hetherington from Uk North Shields Oh no I didn’t do so well this time. Better luck next time. But I’ll always be a Queen fan forever.
• Jayfrommassachusetts from Westwood, Massachusetts10 of 10! Fun quiz. Miss Freddie more than ever, always wonder how many more great songs went unwritten - but we'll treasure the amazing catalogue they produced forever...
• Dave Corcoran from RochesterukGreat quiz, full house but been a Queen fan forever.
• Eileen from Nc, UsaDrat, missed two :(
• Vagnão from Campinas, Sp, BrazilMissed 3.
• Burc B from IstanbulThis gave me another perspective thanks!
• Jody A Sennott from Tucson,azI've had a crush on Freddie Mercury since I 1st heard him, even though I knew he was gay. I'm 63, still listen to Queen and I love that young people are discovering Queen because of the movie. They are simply the best!
• Kelli from San DiegoFun questions!
• Christian from Denver, CoOnly missed 3 :)
• Shashi from Stoke, Stoke-on-trentI love these quizzes, this was a good one.
• Tim Beeman from NorthportThis was heavy

Editor's Picks

Supertramp founder Roger HodgsonSongwriter Interviews

Roger tells the stories behind some of his biggest hits, including "Give a Little Bit," "Take the Long Way Home" and "The Logical Song."

HardySongwriter Interviews

The country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer."

Arrested For Your Art - The Story Of 2 Live Crew's "Obscene" AlbumSong Writing

In the summer of 1990, you could get arrested for selling a 2 Live Crew album or performing their songs in Southern Florida. And that's exactly what happened.

Weird Al YankovicFact or Fiction

Did Al play on a Beach Boys record? Did he have beef with George Lucas and Coolio? See if you can spot weird but true stories.

The Truth Is Out There: A History of Alien SongsSong Writing

The trail runs from flying saucer songs in the '50s, through Bowie, blink-182 and Katy Perry.

Michelle BranchSongwriter Interviews

Michelle Branch talks about "Everywhere," "The Game Of Love," and her run-in with a Christian broadcasting network.

More Songfacts:

Love Won't WaitGary Barlow

Madonna wrote a song called "Love Won't Wait" that she didn't want, but became a UK #1 hit for Gary Barlow.

Hey There DelilahPlain White T's

When he met Delilah DiCrescenzo, Plain White T's lead singer Tom Higgenson told her he'd write a song about her, and came up with the first verse of "Hey There Delilah" on the spot.

The Long and Winding RoadThe Beatles

"The Long and Winding Road" became The Beatles' last US #1 song on June 13, 1970.

RoyalsLorde

16-tear-old Lorde wrote the lyrics to "Royals" at home in just half an hour. She was inspired by the "ridiculous, unrelatable, unattainable opulence" that runs through such albums as Kanye West and Jay-Z's Watch the Throne and Lana Del Rey's Born To Die.

GreaseFrankie Valli

The song "Grease," sung by Frankie Valli in the 1978 movie, was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.

Run To YouBryan Adams

"Run To You" by Bryan Adams was written for Blue Oyster Cult, and the guitar part is modeled after "Don't Fear The Reaper." BOC turned it down, so Adams recorded it for his album Reckless.