How to Cite a Song

Songs, tracks, and recorded musical works.

What You'll Need

Song Title

Artist/Performer

Composer(s)

Album

Record Label

Release Date

Format

URL

Note the songwriter/composer, performer (if different), album title, record label, and year. Include track number for album citations.

APA

Mercury, F. (1975, October 31). Bohemian Rhapsody [Vinyl recorded by Queen]. On A Night at the Opera. EMI Records.

In-text (Mercury, 1975)

MLA Handbook (in-text citations)

Mercury, Freddie. “Bohemian Rhapsody”. A Night at the Opera, EMI Records, 31 Oct. 1975. Vinyl.

In-text (Mercury)

CMOS 17e with Bluebook (notes and bibliography [14.19])

Mercury, Freddie. “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Performed by Queen. In A Night at the Opera. EMI Records, October 31, 1975. Vinyl.

Footnote Freddie Mercury, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, performed by Queen, in A Night at the Opera, EMI Records, October 31, 1975, Vinyl.