BBC Radio 2 wants to know your favourite Queen song

Radio 2 has launched a listener vote to mark the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s release of their debut album and first single, Keep Yourself Alive.

The results of Your Ultimate Queen Song vote will be revealed in a countdown chart, hosted by Steve Wright on Monday 10 April at 4pm. The vote is a part of a Radio 2 season celebrating the legendary band.

The shortlist will include all UK Top 75 hits, including collaborations with the band following Freddie Mercury’s death.

Voting is now open at bbc.co.uk/queenvote to choose your top three songs. The vote closes at 23:59 on Wednesday 8 March, with the results revealed in a countdown chart available on BBC Sounds from Friday 31 March ahead of the broadcast on Radio 2.

Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor formed Queen in 1971, releasing their first album in 1973. They sold over 300 million records worldwide over the next 50 years, making them one of the best-selling artists in history.

Steve Wright said: “Can you remember when Queen had their first number one? I can: it was 1975 with Bohemian Rhapsody. I’d never heard anything quite like it before, so do now cast your votes and let’s find out What’s Your Ultimate Queen Song?”

Roger Taylor said: “We’ll be fascinated to hear which songs are their favourites.”

Sir Brian May said: “Thanks Radio 2 and thanks dear Zoe Ball! What a great compliment! I will be waiting anxiously for the result, but it’s nice to know that whatever happens, the winning song will be ours. Happy breakfasting folks and keep voting!”

Additionally, on BBC Sounds from Friday 31s March there will be a Queen Artist Icons Collection. This includes Queen: The Fans Story – an hour-long show which hears from a variety of musician fans who have worked with the band, covered their music, seen them live and been inspired by them. The programme will be broadcast on Radio 2 on Monday 10 April, 7-8pm.

Also in the Artist Icons Collection is Queen At The BBC which features the band themselves talking to BBC presenters, including John Peel, Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris, across the decades, their music being played on vinyl and Queen sessions at the BBC. This programme will also air on Radio 2 on Monday 10 April, 8-9pm.