The song features session musician Fred Mandel, who plays all of the keyboard parts; he was involved with the song when it featured only a drum machine and a guitar part. The keyboard solo was done in one take on a Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer, except the last note with a portamento down one octave, which was captured via punching in. [7] The song is largely known for its music video for which all the band members dressed in drag, a concept proposed by drummer Roger Taylor, which parodied the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street. The second part of the video included a composition rehearsed and performed with the Royal Ballet and choreographed by Wayne Eagling. Whereas the parody was acclaimed in the United Kingdom, where cross-dressing is a popular trope in British comedy, [3] it caused controversy in the United States. [4]

Danish single certifications – Queen – I Want to Break Free". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved 29 March 2023. The get the authentic Coronation Street vibe, the four members of Queen decided to adopt female characters who lived in the same terraced house: guitarist Brian May dressed up in hair curlers and dressing gown, bassist John Deacon was an old lady reading the paper and drummer Roger Taylor looked absolutely delightful as a schoolgirl. We recommend anyone in Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Shetlands, Scottish Highlands/off the coast of Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands use Priority Delivery unless you require an urgent timed delivery through UPS courier which is at an additional cost. Please see below for postage prices.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".

a b "Video Killed The Radio Star – Documentary 2011 (HD 1080 broadcast)". YouTube. 11 November 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021 . Retrieved 30 October 2021. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1sted.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2. 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. Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales: Nov 17, 2018". Billboard. 22 December 2014 . Retrieved 24 November 2018. American single certifications – Queen – I Want to Break Free". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 5 September 2019.The extended version lasts 7 minutes 16 seconds and features a longer introduction and ending. It lasts until 6:04, and the remaining minute contains fragments of other songs from The Works. [a] The extended version was mostly distributed as 12-inch vinyl records and then reissued on the CD of The Works in 1991. 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.