The Singles Collection Volume 2 cover

The Singles Collection Volume 2

Queen · 2009

103 min · 26 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · pop rock

An eclectic mix of live anthems and polished studio recordings showcasing Queen's theatricality and musical versatility.

Why this album works

This collection highlights Queen's impact on popular music, featuring iconic tracks that not only topped charts but also shaped the rock genre. With songs like 'Another One Bites the Dust', which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the album illustrates Queen's crossover appeal and cultural significance during their prime.
Best for
dynamic sing-alongs with friends theatrical live performance energy nostalgic anthems for celebration
Context
Released in 2009, 'The Singles Collection Volume 2' captures Queen's expansive journey through the late 70s to the early 90s, following their commercial peak in the late 80s with hits like 'Radio Ga Ga' and 'I Want to Break Free'. This compilation serves as a retrospective, celebrating their diverse sound and influence after Freddie Mercury's passing in 1991, marking a time when their legacy was being cemented in rock history.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Love of My Life (live) 3:43
  • 2 Now I’m Here (live) 8:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:45
  • 2 We Will Rock You (live) 3:08

Disc 3

  • 1 Save Me 3:50
  • 2 Let Me Entertain You (live) 3:14

Disc 4

  • 1 Play the Game 3:33
  • 2 A Human Body 3:43

Disc 5

  • 1 Another One Bites the Dust Standout 3:36
  • 2 Dragon Attack 4:19

Disc 6

  • 1 Flash’s Theme 2:52
  • 2 Football Fight 1:29

Disc 7

  • 1 Under Pressure 4:07
  • 2 Soul Brother 3:39

Disc 8

  • 1 Body Language 4:34
  • 2 Life Is Real 3:30

Disc 9

  • 1 Las palabras de amor (The Words of Love) 4:32
  • 2 Cool Cat 3:29

Disc 10

  • 1 Calling All Girls 3:54
  • 2 Put Out the Fire 3:20

Disc 11

  • 1 Back Chat 4:12
  • 2 Staying Power 4:12

Disc 12

  • 1 Radio Ga Ga Standout 5:50
  • 2 I Go Crazy 3:43

Disc 13

  • 1 I Want to Break Free Standout 4:26
  • 2 Machines (or ‘Back to Humans’) 5:09

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