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Bohemian Rhapsody's Birthday

This day May 8th 5 years ago Bohemian Rhapsody has been names as the best brit hit of all times outstripping John Lennon's "Imagine". Rhapsody was never performed live because of its complexity.
Read the full article on nu-clear.ru
Source: nu-clear.ru
Tags: Queen John Lennon Freddie Mercury
nikitay - 8 May 2007 6:32am

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emily_virginradio said:
That's interesting it was never done live - they sing it live in We Will Rock You (though there are about 12 people who each take a part of the song)
8 May 2007 9:58am
Kali85 said:
I love that song!!! It's a shame it was never played live.
8 May 2007 1:51pm
aussie_chick1 said:
I can understand why they never played it live - it would have been too complicated but it is still one of the best songs ever written!!!
8 May 2007 3:11pm
gothmoz said:
Yes, this is one of the best songs ever, i can get enough of this song.
10 May 2007 6:25pm
anitaarias said:
It's an anthem :P hehehe
11 May 2007 8:08pm
Unsubscribed VIP said:
Fantastic song, love it.
17 May 2007 6:05pm
Charlemagne said:
nr1 on my list
20 May 2007 1:22am
pedagogue said:
And on mine too!!!
20 May 2007 1:29am
1408janet said:
I had a video where they performed part of it live
20 May 2007 7:55am
ARON said:
they performed it live at Wembley too.
13 June 2009 5:57pm

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