The latest episode looks back to Christmas Eve, 1975, when Queen performed a live concert for a TV and Radio audience of millions for the first time.
The latest instalment in the band's on-going archival series examines how Queen’s drummer’s song-writing skills have enriched their back catalog.
Taking a step away from his work with Queen, Freddie Mercury’s solo album, ‘Mr Bad Guy,’ found him exploring new avenues in his music.
Delivering the band their first number one hit single, it went on to become Queen's only song to sell over a million copies on two occasions in the UK.
This latest episode revisits the writing and recording of the band's seminal - and highly influential - fourth album.
In an audacious collaboration with soprano singer Montserrat Caballé, Freddie Mercury fulfilled a life-long ambition with the ‘Barcelona’ album.
Each episode of Queen's career-spanning 'The Greatest' video series goes live on Fridays via the band's official YouTube channel.
After joining EMI in November 1972, Queen played their label launch gig at London’s iconic Marquee Club in April the following year.
This year, RSD exclusives will be available from selected stores on both June 12 and July 17 respectively.
The song’s success introduced the band to a whole new wave of fans, and to this day remains one of the band’s most well-loved compositions.
‘Live At The Rainbow – London 1974’ marks the second episode in the band’s ‘The Greatest’ YouTube series.
“This is incredible news. At times like this I have to pinch myself to be sure it’s real,” said Brian May.
Weekly, from March 19, the band will take their fans on a unique journey on YouTube continuing to March 2022.
The song took its bow at a modest No.45 in March 1974.
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