The story behind is a tale of transforming a personal struggle into a universal anthem for the masses. Written by Freddie Mercury and released in 1977 on the album News of the World , the song was designed specifically to bridge the gap between the stage and the stadium. The Inspiration: A Football Chant

The song’s origins can be traced back to a concert at in Stafford. During the show, the audience unexpectedly sang the football anthem "You’ll Never Walk Alone" back to the band.

: Mercury admitted the song was "the most egotistical and arrogant" he had ever written, intended as a bold statement of victory for both the band and anyone else facing adversity. A Universal "We"

: Struck by this emotional display of unity, Mercury and Brian May both set out to write songs that invited mass participation.