I’ve always been of the opinion we must open our eyes and ears to everything
‘Read mark listen and learn’ was drummed into me from a young age
And where sport and the arts were concerned it was – “Open your eyes”
“Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean there’s no merit to it”
So back in the 1970s my oldest children were the ones who introduced me to Queen. I/me a lover of ‘50s rock and roll plus many other forms of music, was well into my 30s when Bohemian Rhapsody was released. I loved it….and many others that followed!
- Bohemian Rhapsody” is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by Freddie Mercury for the band’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera. The song is a six-minute suite,[1] notable for its lack of a refraining chorus and consisting of several sections: an intro, a ballad segment, an operatic passage, a hard rock part and a reflective coda.[2] source
Whether you liked the band, the man, his music and his lifestyle – or not
Take 5 minutes to listen – and maybe sing along
‘Different voices’ were optional – but I know you all gave it a try😊
Linking to Denyse’s ~ Life’s Stories. She is telling an revealing one today
Still Waters 
Yes, the article opened. And was a moving and well written tribute to a man who is still loved by many. Including those who were born after his death.
Thank you.
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I felt the same, unfortunately you only get one read for free – when I returned to reread fa paywall turned up.
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I still remember the first time I heard it. Bohemian Rhapsody was opera for me.
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It seems that way with the dramatic ever changing music and costume.
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Hari OM
It is a musical piece truly deserving of the title ‘classic’! YAM xx
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Standing the test of time definitely!
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I suggest it is a masterpiece. I was eighteen when I first heard Rhapsody and into my recently bought first car I had installed a very good car radio with this new broadcasting system, FM Radio. The sound of the song turned up very loud was mind blowing.
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Andrew the rebel! It was – still is – ‘stirring listen to me’ music just right for blaring out f open car windows
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It is a classic. Every generation recognises it. Freddie’s story is so sad. Such talent and so tormented. The fact that the band still exists in one form or another shows that the talent wasn’t just the lead. Great memories – thank you.
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Good memories for me too Caro! The 70s were good times with my kids…..then they moved on to other things
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One of the best. I love Queen. Freddy put so much energy and talent into every song/opera. Marvellous
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I’ll agree with you on that Linda.
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a comment said every generation knows the song. I have never heard it and do not know Queen. I listened to 2 minutes of it and not my thing. i am the doo opp generations. my kids were teens in the 70’s and I am sure they know it.
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Maybe it depended on where you were living Sandra also your radio/tv stations had a lot to do with which music people are hearing. It would be a sad old world if we all liked the same things wouldn’t it 🙂
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Thank you for sharing this. I can’t stop listening and remembering all my children and their friends singing. I sang silently in the kitchen and now I can sing loudly in my house alone.
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Brings back lots of memories doesn’t it Annie?
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It still gives me tingles! what talent
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For a second I thought you said Pringles Kylie….didn’t think they were invented then:)
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haha no they were not and now I’m showing my age!
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I was introduced to Queen by the First man/boy who I lined managed, along with Tubilar Bells by Mike Oldfield. Yes I sing to Bohemian Rhapsody.
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Tubular Bells, gosh I haven’t heard that for years. It just went on and on without sounding repetitive didn’t it. Thanks for the reminder, I’ll have to ‘utoob’ it to listen again
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