This weekend marks the 40th Anniversary of one of the greatest songs ever - Bohemian Rhapsody.
According to critics, Bo Rhap was too long and too dramatic to ever be a hit, but thanks to Kenny Everett repeatedly playing a reel-to-reel copy on his radio show, 14 times over one weekend, it did become soar to the top of the charts.
The Comic Strip Presents.... used it in The Bad News Tour episode, the subsequent spin off single was produced by none other than Brian May.
In the 90s, the track was used in what was to become an iconic scene in Wayne's World. This was to become the cause of many a strained neck or two.
When Lee Evans was asked to perform in France he had no idea what to do so created a sketch around, you guessed it, Bo Rhap.
Even The Muppets got in on the act.
With reissues in blue and purple for fan club members, there must be several million copies of the track on vinyl alone.
How many do you have?
Happy Anniversary Bohemian Rhapsody.
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