Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’: The surprising truth behind the iconic song

Comments

1. Silent Nova: rogue opera singers weren't enough, then?
2. Silent Moth: Love that they finally spilled the beans, but didn't expect 'Mongolian Rhapsody' to be so understated compared to the final name
3. Elias: i had no idea it was almost called something so ridiculous sounding
4. Elinranaxo: so I guess that means a whole different kind of operatic vocals could have been in store for us huh?
5. Marekkim: who would've actually picked 'Mongolian Rhapsody'?
6. Velvet Rune: can't believe they almost went with that title, it's way too on the nose
7. Dusk Vesper: I'd have called it something more evocative of Mercury's personality, but 'Rhapsody' works. Still think Freddie was too modest in his songwriting credits
8. Noahsantosxo: beneath all that bravado, Freddie's ego is what made Bohemian Rhapsody actually work
9. Milaivanov: What a weird throwaway fact to bury - did its actual composition change as much as its almost-name suggests?

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