Tie Your Mother Down is a Queen song, written by guitarist Brian May, that features one of rock music's most recognizable riffs. It was released as a single from the band's 1976 album, A Day at the Races.

Facts

• Chart positions: UK, 33. USA, 49.
• about.com named the song 435th greatest rock song of all time.
• digitialdoorway.com named the main riff the 106th greatest riff of all time.