Queen

"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" by Queen from A Day At The Races (1976)

Queen is one of the best-selling acts of all time, but I feel that they are still underappreciated. I realize that the Beatles-Rolling Stones argument is the epitome of musical debate -- like most paradigmatic arguments, the side you choose generally says more about yourself than it does about the music -- but if we put those two bands aside, Queen is the only logical act to get a spot on the podium. In terms of musicianship, showmanship, experimentalism, and abundance of hit albums and songs, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones are the only bands who could be considered capital-G Greater than Queen. Moreover, if you were to exclude external social conditions and the iconography of the acts, Queen easily makes a case to be included in the debate.

"Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy" is an example of Queen's unique style; it demonstrates the strengths of each band member and also conveys the comprehensive sound and attitude that the band became known for.