The legendary British band's compilation album Greatest Hits currently sits at No. 37 on the Billboard 200, extending one of the most remarkable chart runs in music history.
Originally released on Oct. 31, 1975, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was unlike anything on the radio. Written by Freddie Mercury and featured on the band's fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera, the nearly six-minute song blended rock, opera, balladry and theatrical storytelling into a single recording.
Singer Freddie Mercury of Queen performs Live at the Forum on March 3, 1977 in Inglewood California.Photo By Armando Gallo/Getty Images
Released in October 1981, Greatest Hits collected many of Queen's most successful songs, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "We Are the Champions," "Killer Queen," "Somebody to Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust."
In the United States, the album has become one of the longest-charting releases ever. As of June 2026, Greatest Hits has logged 701 weeks on the Billboard 200.
Queen's continued success reflects the band's lasting appeal across generations. Formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor, with John Deacon joining in 1971, the group became one of the biggest rock acts in the world during the 1970s and 1980s.
Few songs have enjoyed the longevity of "Bohemian Rhapsody." The track was named the best British single of the previous 25 years by the British Phonographic Industry in 1977. It later entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2004 and was added to the National Recording Registry in 2022.
In 1992, its appearance in the comedy film Wayne's World sparked a major resurgence in the United States, helping the song climb to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song has also set major streaming records. In 2018, it became the most-streamed song from the 20th century. Its official music video surpassed one billion views on YouTube in 2019, making it the oldest video to reach that milestone on the platform.
As Greatest Hits continues its latest Billboard run, Queen remains proof that truly timeless music can connect with audiences long after its original release.
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