"The Show Must Go On" is a famous power ballad by the British rock band Queen, released in 1991 as the final track on their album Innuendo. The song was primarily written by guitarist Brian May and is notable for chronicling lead singer Freddie Mercury's determination to continue performing despite his declining health due to AIDS. The recording was challenging because Mercury was seriously ill, but he insisted on delivering a powerful vocal performance. The song was released as a single shortly before Mercury's death and has since become an iconic anthem of perseverance and resilience.
The song has been performed live on special occasions, such as the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992 by surviving Queen members with Elton John on vocals, and later by Queen + Paul Rodgers and Queen + Adam Lambert in subsequent tours. Many artists, including Celine Dion, have covered the song.
