Freddie Mercury wrote 'Bohemian Rhapsody' for the 1975 album 'A Night at the Opera.' The song is unique for having no chorus and instead consisting of several distinct sections: a ballad, an operatic middle, and a hard rock finale. At nearly six minutes long, record executives initially claimed it was too long for radio play. However, after DJ Kenny Everett played it 14 times in one weekend on London's Capital Radio, public demand became overwhelming. The song's promotional video is often cited as the first true music video, changing the way hit songs were marketed and helping to usher in the MTV era. It hit number one in the UK twice: once upon its release and again in 1991 following Mercury's death. In the 21st century, it became the most-streamed song from the 20th century, proving its enduring appeal across multiple generations.