Nolan, Paul (19 May 2005). "Live at the Point Depot". Hot Press. Archived from the original on 31 January 2017 . Retrieved 8 January 2017.

Italian single certifications – Queen – I Want to Break Free" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana . Retrieved 25 February 2019. Select "2019" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "I Want to Break Free" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione". Kent Music Report No 548 – 31 December 1984 > National Top 100 Singles for 1984". Kent Music Report . Retrieved 8 January 2022– via Imgur.com. The UK 3-inch CD single features "I Want to Break Free" (album version), "Machines" and "It's a Hard Life". In Germany, the 5-inch CD single contains "I Want to Break Free" and " It's a Hard Life", as well as the video of "I Want to Break Free". [10] [11] a b "British single certifications – Queen – I Want to Break Free". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 4 August 2023.a b Fordham, Dave (26 November 2020). "On The Spot – Fred Mandel". Queenonline.com . Retrieved 19 November 2022. Queen – I Want To Break Free". YouTube. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021 . Retrieved 6 March 2020. There are so many unique and iconic Freddie Mercury that I wouldn’t be able to mention them all in this article. I don’t think any article or recount of his fashion history will do him justice. It incomprehensible to fully breakdown or even fully understand his fashion journey, it’s easier to just sit down and watch the show.

Practice Freddie's signature moves, such as his iconic hand claps and fist pumps, to perfect your performance. European Top 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol.1, no.13. 25 June 1984 . Retrieved 16 May 2022– via World Radio History. Lisa Stansfield led the song in The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, although Extreme also performed the song as part of a Queen medley earlier in the concert. [25] The song was also performed in many concerts of the project Queen + Paul Rodgers, where Paul Rodgers took vocals, Danny Miranda played bass guitar and Spike Edney was at the keyboard. [26] Music video [ edit ] The musicians dressed as female characters from Coronation Street. Left to right: Roger Taylor (as Suzie Birchall), Brian May ( Hilda Ogden), Freddie Mercury ( Bet Lynch) and John Deacon ( Ena Sharples). Freddie Mercury was constantly reinventing himself. He is the symbol for constant reinvention. He was a free spirit, wanting to capture the gaze of others and look good while doing it. As a singer and songwriter, Mercury’s biggest strength was being a showman. His stage presence was incredible, even without the incredible fashion, but what he choose to wear solidified his place in music history.Mercury was always a creative individual, using his skills in graphic design to create Queen’s logo and some of their album artworks. He knew what visual aspects looked good and he applied this knowledge to his fashion.a b c d Single covers from various countries. Web.archive.org (10 June 2008). Retrieved 13 October 2013. After the release of The Works, the song was performed at almost all of Queen's live concerts. Live recordings of the song appeared on the concert albums Live Magic, Live at Wembley '86 and Return of the Champions. In addition, the song was performed at several concerts which were then included in Queen's videos such as Queen at Wembley, We Are the Champions: Final Live in Japan, The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest and Return of the Champions. [24] Freddie's hair was legendary, and you can achieve his look with a dream glam diva wig. Opt for a medium-length wig with voluminous waves. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1sted.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. Freddie was a master of the microphone stand. Practice some of his signature moves, like twirling the mic cord or dramatically leaning on the stand while singing.

The "I Want to Break Free" music video was directed by David Mallet. It was shot on 22 March and 4 May 1984 at Limehouse Studios. [29] [30] Poster depicting Nijinsky in costume for L'après-midi d'un faune, the inspiration for the central section of the video.This may have been drag for Freddie, but anybody can wear this outfit based on the music video of "I Want to Break Free!" The skirt and tank top combo of the video have been combined into a dress style. This makes it easy to wear while still looking like two pieces, thanks to the attached belt. Freestone, Peter; Evans, David (2001). Freddie Mercury: An Intimate Memoir by the Man who Knew Him Best. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-7119-8674-9.

Bohemian Rhapsody Cast: Invite your friends to become characters from the "Bohemian Rhapsody" music video for a visually stunning group costume. Now that you've nailed the look, it's time to embody Freddie's legendary stage presence and charisma. Here are five steps to help you act like Freddie Mercury at the Halloween party: The video opens with a scene of typical British residential streets in the morning, intercut with shots of a teasmade waking Brian May's character up. The terraced houses are located in Leeds, in the neighbourhood Harehills. The roof of a terrace, most likely between Sandhurst Terrace and Dorset Road, can be seen in the opening shot. In the second scene the camera pans along a terrace and stops at the house where the action supposedly happens. It is located on 41 Dorset Mount in real life and has a slightly different floor plan than the set used in the video. [27] A part of the Dorset Mount street name plate can be seen on its wall just a second before Brian May gets out of bed. [28] Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales: Nov 17, 2018". Billboard. 22 December 2014 . Retrieved 24 November 2018.The Irish Charts – Search Results – I Want to Break Free". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 18 March 2018. TOP 20 TMP Portugal – number one in the 80's airplay charts". Laurentpons.com . Retrieved 6 March 2020. a b "100 Best Singles of 1984: Pop's Greatest Year". Rolling Stone. 17 September 2014 . Retrieved 26 April 2019. Scaping, Peter, ed. (1984). "Top 100 singles: 1983". BPI Year Book 1984. British Phonographic Industry. pp.42–43. ISBN 0-906154-04-9.