In the book, Freddie Mercury: A Life in His Own Words, Mercury reveals the song was something he “wanted to do for a long while.” When Queen approached the making of their fourth album, Mercury ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” surges to No. 17 on iTunes in the U.S.

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” hits No. 1 on several charts in the U.K. for the first time after being re-released on vinyl for its fiftieth anniversary. UNITED STATES - JANUARY 01: Photo of QUEEN; Posed ...