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.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Queen brings both “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Under Pressure” back to ...

Did you know that Queen's transcendental hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody" originally had a different title? That's what's been revealed in unearthed hand-written notes as part of a collection of items ...

The coveted title may have been Freddie Mercury's for the taking, but the song that offered listeners his greatest vocals was ...

Sat, March 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM UTC Stating that Queen’s fourth album “single-handedly revolutionized rock music and opened the door for what elaborate concoctions were even possible in the genre,” ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

An iconic 1975 track has repeatedly been named the greatest rock song of all time by fans. More than 50 years after it was released, Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' also continues to dominate what people ...

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, ...

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In an achievement perhaps unsurprising to longtime rock fans who also do karaoke, Queen's classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is officially one of the most popular karaoke songs to perform, according to a ...

Queen and No Doubt make very different music; however, a member of No Doubt said his band released a song that was their version of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Interestingly, No Doubt collaborated ...