Rock & Roll Queen

The Subways

About Rock & Roll Queen

"Rock & Roll Queen" is a single from the British indie rock band The Subways, from their debut record Young for Eternity. It is the third single from the CD. It was featured on the hit drama The OC and is track 1 on Music from the OC: Mix 5. It also features in British TV advertisements for Rimmel, the movie Live Free or Die Hard, the 2008 German movie Die Welle as well as appearing on the soundtracks of EA Sports games Rugby 06 and FIFA Street 2. In 2008, the song appeared in the video games Saints Row 2, Pure and Forza Horizon. The song was also used in the trailer and nightclub scene for the film RocknRolla, in which they appear performing the song. 


Year:
2002
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You are the sun
You are the only one
The heart is blue
My heart is blue for you

Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen

You are the sun
You are the only one
You are so cool
You are so rock and roll

Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen
Be my, be my, be my little rock and roll queen

You are the sun
You are the only one
You are so cool
It's all so rock and roll

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The Subways

The Subways are an English indie rock band. Their debut album, Young For Eternity, was released on 4 July 2005 in the UK and 14 February 2006 in the U.S. Their second album, All or Nothing, was released on 30 June 2008 and their third album Money and Celebrity debuted on the 19 September 2011. Although the band have not experienced a great deal of commercial success[citation needed], they have gained a loyal cult following amongst attendees of the annual Reading and Leeds festivals, in which on each occasion they attracted a crowd big enough to fill the second stage tent beyond capacity[citation needed], resulting in the band becoming main stage regulars[not specific enough to verify]. Their debut album was certified gold in January 2007 for 100,000 units shi… more »

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Written by: Charlotte Louise Cooper, Joshua Thomas Morgan, William Morgan

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12 facts about this song

Album Release
"Rock & Roll Queen" is a song by British rock group The Subways, taken from their debut album "Young for Eternity".
Song Popularization
It gained popularity after being featured in the hit British drama series "The OC" in its first season.
Band Formation
"Rock & Roll Queen" was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist Billy Lunn when the band members were only teenagers.
Chart Performance
The single was a major hit on UK Indie charts where it peaked at number 4.
Theme and Inspiration
The song, "Rock & Roll Queen", is about the lead singer's (Billy Lunn's) relationship with the band's bassist Charlotte Cooper, who was also his girlfriend at the time.
Worldwide Recognition
The song is an anthem for fans across the globe and is recognized as one of the band’s signature songs.
Released Versions
The song was originally released in June 2005 and has been re-released twice in different formats.
Versatility
Due to its high energy rock format, the song has been used in various films, TV series, and video games including the Guitar Hero series.
Style Classification
"Rock & Roll Queen" is classified as indie rock, garage rock revival, punk rock, and post-punk revival.
External Recognition
In addition to being a commercial success, "Rock & Roll Queen" was also praised by music critics, solidifying The Subways' spot in the modern rock scene.
Live Performance
The song is a favorite during live performances and is often the closer song for The Subways' concerts.
Song Length
The runtime of the song is relatively short, reaching just over two minutes in length.

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