About this song
Killer Queen was the breakthrough song that made Queen worldwide rock stars. It peaked at number 2 in the UK, became a hit in seven other European countries, and was the first Queen single to make the top 20 in the U.S. and Canada and the top 30 in Australia.
What it's about
Freddie Mercury, who wrote the song, said it is about a high class call girl and that classy people can be whores as well. He said he preferred listeners to read their own interpretations into it.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Killa Remix by Smylez (Ft. Killa Kellz & Lil Mister)”.
- Covered 12 times.
- Written by Freddie Mercury.
- Produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker.
- Recorded at Trident Studios and Rockfield Studios.
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