Queen - Somebody To Love (official Video) Info
Major portions were filmed at Sarm Studios (and Wessex Studios) while the band was recording the A Day at the Races album.
For aesthetic reasons, the video shows all four members gathered around a microphone to perform the gospel choir parts. In reality, the "100-voice choir" was created by multi-tracking only three voices: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. Bassist John Deacon did not contribute vocals to the studio track. Musical & Lyrical Themes Queen - Somebody To Love (Official Video)
The video is a composite piece, blending staged performances with genuine historical footage: Major portions were filmed at Sarm Studios (and
The video visually reinforces the song's identity as a "Gospel epic": Bassist John Deacon did not contribute vocals to
The official music video for "Somebody to Love," filmed in November 1976 and directed by Bruce Gowers, serves as a bridge between Queen's meticulous studio craftsmanship and their explosive live presence. While Freddie Mercury often cited "Bohemian Rhapsody" as his masterpiece, he famously considered "Somebody to Love" to be his superior songwriting achievement. Production & Filming