"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen

Experience Queen's magnum opus, "Bohemian Rhapsody," the legendary 1975 rock opera! This groundbreaking track from A Night at the Opera defies genres, shifting from ballad to opera to hard rock. A complex, iconic, and utterly unforgettable masterpiece of progressive rock artistry.

Released in 1975 from the album A Night at the Opera, Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" shattered rock conventions. Penned entirely by Freddie Mercury, its unique multi-part structure encompasses balladry, intricate operatic sections, heavy hard rock, and elements fitting progressive rock, art rock, and progressive pop. This genre-defying approach made it a revolutionary single.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975) is celebrated for its complex vocal harmonies, lack of a traditional chorus, and Brian May’s legendary guitar solo bridging the operatic and hard rock segments. Accompanied by a pioneering music video, its massive global success cemented Queen's superstardom and established this ambitious progressive rock/pop piece as one of the most influential songs ever.

SONG MEANING: Freddie Mercury intentionally kept the meaning of "Bohemian Rhapsody" ambiguous, preferring listeners to form their own interpretations. The lyrics follow a narrative structure—a confession ("Mama, just killed a man"), followed by a judgment/operatic struggle ("Bismillah! No, we will not let you go"), and a final defiant hard rock resolution. While theories abound, its specific personal meaning remains elusive by design.