About The Song
“Queen – Somebody To Love” is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by the lead singer/pianist Freddie Mercury. It debuted on the band’s 1976 album A Day at the Races and also appears on their 1981 compilation album Greatest Hits. The song is sung in a gospel style, with the voices of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor multitracked to sound like a choir.
The lyrics reflect a man calling out to God, asking why he works so hard, but can’t find love. At the end of the song, he finds hope and decides he will not accept defeat. The song has similarities to Queen’s earlier hit “Bohemian Rhapsody” with its complex harmonies and guitar solos.