In the early days, Queen experimented with their encore songs, often picking covers of classics like Big Spender and Elvis Presley\u2019s Jailhouse Rock.<\/p>\n
Yet after bringing the curtain down on their 1977 News Of The World tour with a combination of We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, the band knew they were onto something special.<\/p>\n
To this day that\u2019s how Queen and Adam Lambert close their shows, but occasionally they\u2019ve played around with this crowd-pleasing staple.<\/p>\n
During the band\u2019s 1986 Magic Tour, there was a time when We Will Rock You was bridged to We Are The Champions by a third song.<\/p>\n
The track in question was Freddie Mercury and John Deacon\u2019s ode to comradeship, Friends Will Be Friends.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-fUwzGSAF8I<\/p>\n Friends Will Be Friends was released as a single on June 9, 1986 and joined the band\u2019s set list just two days later.<\/p>\n Fans can check out this special three-song encore captured at Wembley Stadium on the 1986 Magic Tour in this week\u2019s episode of Queen The Greatest Live.<\/p>\n Deacon himself said of his songwriting: \u201cIf I’d just been a bass player all my life with the band, I wouldn’t be as satisfied as I am because I only consider that as part of what I do. The songwriting and being involved in the decision-making means I’ve been able to have a part in the band\u2019s destiny.\u201d<\/p>\n Next week\u2019s episode of Queen The Greatest Live focuses in on We Will Rock You.<\/p>\n
Freddie Mercury performing Elvis Presley\u2019s Jailhouse Rock live shared by Queen[QUEEN] <\/strong>
\u2018Most precious intimate capture\u2019 of Freddie Mercury heading to IMAX cinemas[FREDDIE MERCURY] <\/strong>
Freddie Mercury fans in tears at Roger Taylor tribute 32 years after star died[ROGER TAYLOR] <\/strong><\/p>\n\n