Queen celebrated the 50th anniversary of their iconic song “Bohemian Rhapsody” on Friday, October 31. To mark this milestone, the band launched a special five-part YouTube series called “Queen The Greatest.” This series takes fans behind the scenes of Queen’s rise to fame and the creation of their music. It follows previous episodes featuring band members Brian May and Roger Taylor discussing their early days, Live Aid, and other memorable moments.
In the latest episode, May and Taylor reflect on the journey to “Bohemian Rhapsody.” They share that while the song became a massive hit, they didn’t see it as anything out of the ordinary for their theatrical frontman, Freddie Mercury. “It didn’t feel that way from the inside,” May explained, referencing their first album and tracks like “My Fairy King.”
The episode also highlights Mercury’s other experimental songs, including “The March of the Black Queen” and “The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke.” May noted, “It’s interesting. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is seen as a huge creative leap for Queen, but it didn’t feel that way to us. It’s part of our development, and we loved it. Freddie always brought something unique to the table.”
Alongside the video series, Queen released “Bohemian Rhapsody” on 12-inch vinyl, as a picture disc, and as a blue cassette single on the same day. This celebration of their legendary song is a treat for fans and a reminder of Queen’s lasting impact on music.
