Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thunderbolts and Lightening, Very Very Frightening

I realize today's song is from 1975, but if The Excellent 80's is truly going to honor the band Queen this month, then we can't really leave this video and song out.  That's right, The Excellent 80's is making this a "Queen November" where we will feature many of Queen's greatest songs and videos (mostly from the 80's, but we'll dip into the 70's if we feel like it).

Let's kick it off with the song that was a U.S. top 10 hit in 1975, but really exploded into popularity when two dudes named Wayne and Garth incorporated it into their movie in 1991 (see below).  At the time, it was the most expensive single ever made and still remains very elaborate to this day - here is Queen with "Bohemian Rhapsody"...



"Bohemian Rhapsody"
The four members of the band sit together in front of a sandy-coloured background wearing predominantly black clothing. Freddie Mercury appears to be the dominant figure, sat in front of the other three members. From left to right, John Deacon, Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor. All four individuals are looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression on their face. Above the band is some black text, printed in an elegant, italic font face. The word "Queen" followed by "Bohemian Rhapsody", the latter of which is positioned under the band name in the same format yet smaller font.
Original cover of the UK single release
Single by Queen
from the album A Night at the Opera
B-side"I'm in Love with My Car"
Released31 October 1975
Format7" vinyl
Recorded1975:
Rockfield Studio 1
Roundhouse
SARM (East)
Scorpio Sound
GenreRock
Length5:55
LabelEMIElektraParlophone,Hollywood
Writer(s)Freddie Mercury
ProducerRoy Thomas Baker, Queen

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak:  #9
UK peak:  #1

And in case you need a refresher from the great Wayne and Garth...

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