Queen: “Keep Yourself Alive” Single US (1973)

Queen’s “Keep Yourself Alive,” backed with “Son and Daughter,” was released in the United States on October 8, 1973, as the opening track on their self-titled debut album. It marked the band’s debut single release in the US.

(The US single sleeve is featured.)

Chart Information:

“Keep Yourself Alive” did not achieve significant chart success in the United States upon its initial release. It did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting Queen’s early struggle to gain traction in the US market. However, the song later gained recognition as a classic rock staple and a fan favorite. Below is a chart illustrating the single’s performance (or lack thereof) in the US compared to its UK release, where it also failed to chart significantly in 1973.