A Night at the Opera

50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody (1975)

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • October 31, 2025

Oh mama mia! Bohemian Rhapsody, the six-minute rock opera by Queen, is turning 50. Record label EMI released the song on October 31, 1975. An iconic song for the whole world and also for the Netherlands. Already 21 times...

Bohemian Rhapsody back at number 1 in the TOP2000

Written in: Dutch • Randy Koo • 12 December 2018

The polling stations have closed. Once again, the mini rock opera Bohemian Rhapsody (1975) is number 1 in the TOP2000. This six-minute and six-second hit single is at number 1 in the TOP2000 for the 16th time. Meanwhile, also...

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