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Bohemian Rhapsody

Imagine a song that's like a wild adventure with singing, opera, and rock all mixed up!

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody

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Bohemian Rhapsody
Brian May, Roger Taylor, Bryan Singer & Bohemian Rhapsody cast @ Abbey Road Studios - 2017
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Bohemian Rhapsody cast on MTV Movies
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) / Богемская рапсодия
Jen and Rebecca's duet of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Bohemian Rhapsody Track Sheet (replica) (edit) 1975
Bohemian Rhapsody poster
University of West London Bohemian Rhapsody Poster
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Freddie Mercury Bohemian Rhapsody

Key Facts

Song Type
Progressive rock suite with operatic elements.
Written By
Freddie Mercury.
Album It's From
A Night at the Opera (1975).
Length
About six minutes long.
Fun Fact
It has no repeating chorus, which is very unusual for a popular song.

Meet the Song That's Like a Mini-Movie!

Bohemian Rhapsody is a super famous song by a band called Queen. It's not just a regular song; it's like a story told with music! It has different parts, like an intro, a slow bit, a fancy opera part, a loud rock part, and a quiet ending. It's so long, it's like listening to three songs all stuck together!

Freddie Mercury's Musical Magic!

The singer of Queen, Freddie Mercury, wrote this amazing song. He was like a musical wizard! He took three different song ideas he had and mashed them all up. It took a LOT of recording to make it sound so cool, using special tapes that were layered over and over, like building a tall tower of sound!

Singing Like Opera Stars!

This song is like a funny opera. It has big, loud choruses and even some silly words that sound like they're from Italy! You might hear names like Galileo and Figaro, who were famous people from history. It even mentions Beelzebub, who is like a super-villain from stories.

Why Everyone Loves This Song!

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the most loved songs EVER! It was number one on the music charts for a super long time. People still listen to it today, and it's even been in movies. It's so special that grown-ups have put it in a special music hall of fame!

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