Too Long of a Song
Did you know that the song “Bohemian Rhapsody” was considered too long at the time? After the song was completed and ready for the world, there was immediate scrutiny. The single was considered too long, and it created a real problem.
Source: nme.com
EMI Records executives said since the song is 5:55 long, that it would never be a hit and no radio stations would play it. But the band was urged to shorten the track in order to appear on the radio. Queen stuck to their guns, though, and didn’t agree to cut the song. They had an all or nothing approach.