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Bohemian Rhapsody
A groundbreaking six-minute epic that redefined what a rock song could be, combining ballad, opera, and hard rock in one revolutionary composition.
About This Song
“Bohemian Rhapsody” is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by Freddie Mercury for the band’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera. It is a six-minute suite, notable for its lack of a refraining chorus and consisting of several sections without a chorus: an intro, a ballad segment, an operatic passage, a hard rock section and a reflective finale.
Song Information
Album: A Night at the Opera (1975)
Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock, Opera Rock
Duration: 5:55
Label: EMI Records
This groundbreaking composition became one of Queen’s signature songs and is widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
Musical Structure
The song is famous for its innovative structure and production:
Song Sections:
- Introduction (piano ballad)
- Opera section with layered vocals
- Hard rock segment
- Final ballad conclusion
Notable Elements:
- No traditional chorus
- Extensive vocal harmonies
- Genre-blending composition
- Pioneering use of overdubbing
Credits:
- Artist: Queen
- Lead Vocals: Freddie Mercury
- Songwriter: Freddie Mercury
- Producer: Roy Thomas Baker
- Album: A Night at the Opera
- Release Date: October 31, 1975
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Credits
- Artist: Queen
- Band: Queen
- Album: A Night at the Opera
- Lyricist: Freddie Mercury
- Release Date: October 31, 1975
- Duration: 5:55