We Are The Champions is a song by Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band's 1977 album News of the World. It was also released as a single with We Will Rock You as a double A-side.
History[]
Music video[]
The music video was filmed at the New London Theatre in London on 6th October 1977.
Charts and certifications[]
Chart performances[]
Chart (1977-78) | Peak position |
---|---|
Australia (Kent Music Report) | 8 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) | 12 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 10 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 8 |
Canada (RPM) | 3 |
France (IFOP) | 3 |
Ireland (IRMA) | 3 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 2 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 2 |
New Zealand (RIANZ) | 8 |
Norway (VG-lista) | 6 |
Spain (AFE) | 18 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 14 |
United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) | 2 |
United States (Billboard Hot 100) | 4 |
West Germany (Media Control Charts) | 13 |
Certifications[]
Country | Certification | Certified units/sales | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
France (SNEP) | Gold | 874,000 | |||
Italy (FIMI) | Platinum | 50,000 | United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 962,000 |
United States (RIAA) (physical) | Platinum | 2,000,000 | |||
United States (RIAA) (digital) | 3x Platinum | 3,000,000 |