The Promotional Video
The single was supplemented with a promotional video, which ended up becoming one of the most famous music videos of all time. And even scholars consider the video ground-breaking. The clip was actually made for the intention of marketing – it was a promotional tool.
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It was actually one of the first promotional videos ever recorded. After “Bohemian Rhapsody” was released as a single, the band was faced with a dilemma. In England at that time, it was common for bands to appear on shows like Top of the Pops to promote their latest songs. But Queen was scheduled to begin a tour soon.