An early draft of the lyrics to one of rock’s most famous songs contains a secret. When Freddie Mercury wrote Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” he originally seemed to have toyed with another title, which ...

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is turning 50. The epic single, which Queen front-man Freddie Mercury liked to call a “mock opera,” was recorded in late August and September 1975 and was released on Oct.

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” hits No. 1 on several charts in the U.K. for the first time after being re-released on vinyl for its fiftieth anniversary. UNITED STATES - JANUARY 01: Photo of QUEEN; Posed ...

17:29, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 Updated: 17:29, Thu, Oct 16, 2025 This year marks the 50th anniversary of Queen’s A Night at the Opera album and Freddie Mercury’s most famous single, Bohemian Rhapsody. To ...

Although some rock cuts have come close, Queen’s 1975 magnum opus, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” stands alone among music of the 20th (and, let’s be honest, 21st) centuries. From its distinct, separate parts, ...