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We Are The Champions


"We Are The Champions" by Queen is a iconic song performed in the key of C major. It was written by the band's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, and released as a single in 1977. The track is included in their album "News of the World". Known for its powerful anthemic nature, the song became an instant hit and is now considered one of Queen's signature tracks. In fact, it has become an anthem for sports events and celebrations. An interesting trivia about the song is that it was recorded in just one take at the Record Plant studio in Los Angeles. The memorable melody of "We Are The Champions" is characterized by Mercury's distinctive vocals and the uplifting guitar riffs by Brian May.