Queen fans know the band\u2019s catalog is packed with legendary anthems and experimental gems, but even within this treasure trove, guitarist Brian May has singled out a surprising favorite track: \u201cThe Miracle.\u201d Yet, despite his deep affection for the song, May and drummer Roger Taylor have made a conscious choice never to perform it live\u2014a decision rooted in profound respect for the late Freddie Mercury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The revelation came during a global livestream event promoting Queen\u2019s Live Around the World<\/em> album and film, where May, Taylor, and their current frontman Adam Lambert candidly discussed their top Queen songs. While Taylor gravitated towards iconic hits like \u201cBohemian Rhapsody,\u201d \u201cUnder Pressure,\u201d and \u201cSomebody To Love,\u201d and Lambert admitted his favorite shifts with his mood, May\u2019s pick was less obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Miracle,\u201d written by Mercury during a difficult period, stands apart from the band\u2019s more famous tracks. May described it as having a \u201cstrange, unique magic,\u201d highlighting its beauty and the optimism Freddie conveyed despite personal struggles. The song\u2019s intimate nature and emotional depth give it a special place in Queen\u2019s rich musical tapestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, May and Taylor deliberately exclude \u201cThe Miracle\u201d from their live setlists. Their choice is a heartfelt tribute to Mercury\u2019s memory and an acknowledgment of the song\u2019s personal significance. This restraint adds a layer of poignancy and mystique to \u201cThe Miracle,\u201d making it not just an underrated gem, but a deeply meaningful statement in Queen\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For fans, May\u2019s admission offers a chance to revisit \u201cThe Miracle\u201d with fresh ears\u2014to appreciate it as more than just a track, but as a glimpse into Freddie Mercury\u2019s complex emotions and the enduring bond shared by his bandmates. It\u2019s a powerful reminder of the respect and love that continue to shape Queen\u2019s music, both onstage and off.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Queen fans know the band\u2019s catalog is packed with legendary anthems and experimental gems, but even within this…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7841,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7840","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-musician"],"yoast_head":"\n