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A Night At The Opera

A Night At The Opera
THE classic Queen album, six studios where used during it’s recording making it the most expensive album recorded at the time. It features Bohemian Rhapsody a song which has subsequently become a cultural phenomenon being the only single to sell a million copies on two separate occasions. ‘NATO’ propelled Queen into superstar status around the world. It also features John Deacon’s first top ten hit single ‘You’re My Best Friend’.

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Tracks
1. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To…) (Mercury)
2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon (Mercury)
3. I’m In Love With My Car (Taylor)
4. You’re My Best Friend (Deacon)
5. ’39 (May)
6. Sweet Lady (May)
7. Seaside Rendezvous (Mercury)
8. The Prophet’s Song (May)
9. Love Of My Life (Mercury)
10. Good Company (May)
11. Bohemian Rhapsody (Mecury)
12. God Save The Queen (Trad.arr May)

Did You Know?
1. The album now includes the legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” which constantly tops various charts – most recently the Guinness Book of Records top song of the last 50 years!
2. One of the most expensive albums ever made.
3. Freddie asked the press to stand during the playback when “God Save The Queen” played – the UK’s national anthem – and they did!
4. Queen faced legal problems with the opening track (Death On Two Legs) and EMI. had to pay a substantial sum so the album could be released
5. First No.1 hit album

Album Details
Release Date – UK 21 November 1975 / US 2 December 1975
Highest Chart Position – UK No.1 / US No.4
Number Of Weeks On Chart – UK 50 / US 56
Producers – Roy Thomas Baker and Queen
Engineer – Mike Stone and Gary Lyons
Recording Studios – Olympic, Roundhouse, Sarm, Rockfield, Scorpio, Landsowne
Date Recorded – August-November 1975
Artwork Concept – Freddie Mercury
Award Status – Platinum (UK) Platinum (US)

Singles
Bohemian Rhapsody / b-side I’m In Love With My Car
Release Date – UK 31 October 1975 / US 2 December 1975
Highest Chart Position – UK No.1 / US No.9

You’re My Best Friend / b-side ’39
Release Date – UK 18 June 1976 / US (-)
Highest Chart Position – UK No.7 / US (-)

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