Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Has Broken A Very Big Record On YouTube
"We want to thank you all and celebrate with our amazing fans all around the world."
Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody has broken a very important record on YouTube.
The iconic 1975 track is now the first pre-1990s video reach one billion views on the platform.
"We are honoured that Bohemian Rhapsody has just hit one billion views on YouTube," says Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor.
"We want to thank you all and celebrate with our amazing fans all around the world by creating three new music videos to our songs, all featuring you!
"Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, visual artist or you just want to have some fun. Go to www.youarethechampions.com to find out more and we’ll see you on the road somewhere."
In celebration of the record, a newly remastered HD version of the clip is now available for the first time.
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"Bohemian Rhapsody is a sonic and cinematic masterpiece that’s one of the most enduring songs of all time,” said YouTube's Global Head Of Music Lyor Cohen.
"The newly remastered video on YouTube will ensure the song continues to be rediscovered, embraced and beloved by old and new generations of music fans around the world; it's incredible to help change the way fans experience music and provide a place for artist and fan connections worldwide."
The Music's Neil Griffiths caught up actor Rami Malek last year ahead of the release of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Check out their chat here and watch the original Bohemian Rhapsody video below.
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