Which Queen song reached number one in the UK twice, in 1975 and 1991?

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Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” reached number one in the UK twice, in 1975 and 1991.

The song first topped the UK Singles Chart after its release in October 1975. Its unusual structure—combining ballad, opera and hard-rock sections—made it a highly distinctive single, despite its considerable length and unconventional arrangement.

After Freddie Mercury died in November 1991, the original recording was reissued as a double A-side with “These Are the Days of Our Lives.” It returned to number one, making Queen one of the few acts to take the same recording to the top of the UK chart in two separate periods.

The song is sometimes described as having spent nine weeks at number one during its original run. That figure refers to its first chart reign; its later return is a separate achievement. Its chart history is also distinct from its success in the United States, where it reached number two.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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