An unprecedented epic - and obviously one of the most audacious singles in pop history - Bohemian Rhapsody not only cemented Queen as a global mega-band, but also demonstrated how the very recording studio could become an instrument in itself - albeit in conjunction with the galaxy-sized talent of Queen’s four members.
The well-documented power struggle between the band and their label EMI on whether it was wise to release Bohemian Rhapsody as a single is now a thing of rock legend. It was mainly thanks to heavy airplay from celebrities such as Kenny Everett that lead to it eventually being put out as a single.
