Queen Promo Videos
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Of all of the videos on this page, only one video is yet to be officially released - 'We Are The Champions' (with Robbie Williams)
'Standard Performance'
means that Queen perform the track 'live', without audience
involvement, but the studio version is dubbed over the top.
The videos on 'Greatest Video Hits I' are slightly different to
those on 'Greatest Flix', with a proper intro/outro, instead of
segueing into the next track.
'DoRo' refers to The Torpedo Twins, Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher
Brian and Roger also appear in the 2005 Comic Relief video, '(Is This The Way To) Amarillo', which has it's own page.
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Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a new 'live' video featuring footage of Brian from
Sheffield, 2005, footage of Queen from Hyde Park and Houston, and
some archive space footage.
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Directed by Russel Mulcahy, produced by Chrissie Smith
Filmed at the disused Playhouse Theatre, Charing Cross, London,
March 1986
Initially features Freddie as the magician, and Roger, Brian and
John as tramps. Uses computer animation as Freddie's magic turns
them into Queen, for a standard performance of the track, with
three computer-generated backing singers.
Available on the videosingle, 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic
Queen', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
The ending of 'Greatest Video Hits II' is slightly different, as
Freddie is seen outside the theatre, whilst in the original, he
was not; apart from this, they are the same.
Another One Bites The Dust
Queen Video
Directed by Daniella Green
Filmed at the 'Reunion', Dallas, Texas, 9 August 1980.
(Roger recalls it as being filmed in Detroit on the Greatest
Video Hits I commentary)
Standard performance.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Queen vs The Miami Project
Video
Unknown director.
This video does not feature any reference to Queen at all, nor
indeed to the Miami Project. It features footage of a
break-dancing competition.
Available on the enhanced CD single only.
A Winter's Tale
DoRo Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage of footage around the
Montreux Studio and Lake Geneva
Officially released only on the 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' 2004 DVD.
BFI Video
Directed by Chris Rodley for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
Directed by Brian Grant
A Standard Performance on a set with a factory 'theme', with
pistons, cages and spanners.
Only available on 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Bicycle Race
Original Video
Directed by Dennis De Vallance
Filmed at Wimbledon Stadium, May 1978
Standard performance, intercut with a lot of animation, to fit in
with the song, plus excerpts of the Hyde Park concert, 1976. Also
features the infamous 'Bicycle Race', with special effects to
hide the nudity.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits' and 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits'
'Greatest Video Hits' Video
Re-edited by David Mallet, using
footage shot by Dennis De Vallance
Features footage of Queen performing the song, intercut with
original footage of the 'Bicycle Race'. This video is completely
different to the original.
Only available on 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Body Language
Directed by Mike Hodges
Queen perform this track on a very darkened set, although Brian,
Roger and John hardly appear. The video features footage of the
'bodies' which appeared on the singles sleeve.
Available on 'Greatest Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Bohemian
Rhapsody
Original Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at Elstree Studios, London, November 1975
Standard performance, with Kaleidoscopic effects during the opera
section
Available on 'Greatest Flix', the videosingle, 'Greatest Hits',
'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Wayne's World Video
Directed by Penelope Spheeris
Presumably this video is similar to the original with footage of
the film inserted.
Available on 'Classic Queen' only
Alternate Video
Very similar to the original video, but features some different
shots and is slightly differently mixed. Also features flames in
front of the 'four heads' at the start.
Available on 'Greatest Video Hits I' as a hidden video on Disc 2,
on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera', and as
part of the 30th Anniversary download of the track.
Musical Video
This video features the track performed during the Spanish
musical, featuring a guest appearance by Brian May on guitar. The
video is intercut with various clips of Queen from over the
years.
Available on the bonus disc on the Spanish 'We Will Rock You'
cast album only
Queen + Paul Rodgers - Live In Hyde Park Video
This video is a normal live
performance, but during the opera section, the video includes
various short clips from the rest of the show.
Recorded at Hyde Park, London, England, on 15 July 2005.
Only available as part of the 30th Anniversary download of the
track.
Breakthru'
Directed by DoRo, produced by Pete Chambers.
Filmed on the Nene Valley Railway, Cambridgeshire, June 1989
Features Queen performing the track on the back of a moving steam
train, 'The Miracle Express'
This video features Roger's girlfriend, Debbie Lang
Available on 'The Miracle Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II',
'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Directed by Brian Grant
Based on George Lucas's film THX 1138
This video sees Freddie dressed in white on a completely white
set, singing lines from the song. Then, a group of guards come to
get him. They perform tests (watched by the rest of Queen), and
decide he needs treatment. They hold him in a circular cell, then
the rest of Queen come to save him. They all escape, with Freddie
smashing surveillance televisions on the way.
Only available on 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Directed by Dennis De Vallance
Filmed at Trillion Studios, September 1979
Standard performance, with four dancers and a 'floor of hands'
Brian plays a Telecaster on this track.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', the 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
videosingle, 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Greatest Video Hits I'
Death On Two Legs
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a new 'live' video featuring footage from the Earl's
Court and Houston shows
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Directed by J. Kliebenstein
Filmed at the Forest Nationalle, Brussels, January 1979
Standard performance.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Original Video
Directed by Dennis De Vallance
Filmed at the Convention Centre, Dallas, Texas, October 1978
Standard performance.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Greatest Hits'
The video on 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' is slightly different and
features slow motion footage of Freddie at the end.
Queen Rocks Video
Directed by DoRo
This video is the same as the original, intercut with additional
footage of the 'mud wrestling' as seen on the 'Magic Years'
video. It also uses the single version.
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only.
'Greatest Video Hits I' Video
This is the same as the Original video, but a hybrid edit of the
single version and album 'outro' instrumental.
Available only on 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Flash
Original Video
Directed by Don Norman
Filmed at Anvil Studios, London, November 1980
Standard performance in the studio, with a large screen showing
footage from the film.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Greatest Video Hits I'
Vanguard Video
Produced by www.punk.uk.com
Filmed in London, December 2002
Features footage of the two remixers in front of a giant screen.
The screen features footage from the original video and film.
Also features footage of people dancing to the track.
Available on the 'Flash' Vanguard CD Single only. The video
contains a slightly different remix to that found on the single.
Friends Will Be Friends
Directed by DoRo, this is an exclusive version featuring the
audience singing
Filmed at JVC Studios, Wembley, May 1986
Features Queen performing the track in front of fan club members
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Greatest Video Hits II'
For some reason the drums at the very end of the video on
'Greatest Video Hits II' are slightly different, but the video
itself is unchanged.
God Save The Queen
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This video combines footage of Brian on the roof of Buckingham
Palace with footage of Freddie with his crown in 1986 and various
other live clips of the band
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Good Company
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This video features archive black and white footage to reflect
the lyrics, plus short shots of Queen at the end of the track
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Top Of The Pops Video
This is a live performance, featuring some different piano,
vocals, a different guitar solo and more prominent vocals from
Roger.
Available on 'Greatest Video Hits I' only.
DoRo Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage-style video
Available on 'Greatest Hits' only
Original Video
Directed by David Mallet, produced by Jacqui Byford.
Filmed at the Forrest Nationalle, Brussels, August 1984
Standard performance, but features some audience noise and
footage
Available on 'The Works Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic
Queen', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Queen Rocks Video
Bonus sequences by DoRo
Very similar to the original video, although the sound is a
hybrid edit of the single and album versions, and hence loses the
audience noise.
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Headlong
Original Video
Directed by DoRo
Filmed at Metropolis Studios, London, February 1991
Standard performance, featuring footage of Queen in the studio
behind the mixing desk
This video features the album version with an additional guitar
burst in the song.
Available on 'Greatest Flix II' and 'Classic Queen'
Queen Rocks Video
This video is virtually identical to the normal video, but some
of the studio is footage is changed (eg there is no footage of
Freddie taking a guitar from Roger and giving it to Brian, as
there is in the original).
The video also features the normal album version
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Heaven For Everyone
David Mallet Video
Directed by David Mallet
This video begins with footage of Freddie's home, and continues
with a Georges Melies film of a moon landing, with footage of
Queen superimposed. The audio on 'Greatest Flix III' is very
similar to the single version, but has a slightly different
intro.
Available on 'Greatest Flix III' and 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' 2004
DVD.
BFI Video
Directed by Simon Pummell for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen, and uses the single version of
the track.
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
Directed by Rudi Dolezal and Jerry Hibbert, produced by Hannes
Rossacher and Carl Grinter
This video is completely animated, with 'animated' Queen footage
from over the years, and plasticine characters.
The original video featured footage from World War II, but this
was removed at the outbreak of the Gulf War and replaced with the
'folk dancing' sequence.
Available on 'Greatest Flix II' only
I'm Going Slightly Mad
Directed by DoRo
Filmed at Wembley Studios, London, February 1991
Filmed in black and white, features Freddie in heavy makeup,
Brian being a penguin, John as a jester and Roger on a tricycle.
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic Queen' and 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits'.
I'm In Love With My Car
Queen Rocks Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage style video
Features footage from car races, and Queen performing the track
from South America 1981
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
'A Night At The Opera' Video
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a new 'live' video featuring footage from Earl's Court,
Houston, and several other shows.
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
It's A Hard Life
Directed by Tim Pope, produced by Gordon Lewis.
Filmed in Munich, June 1984.
Features Freddie singing the song in a 'giant prawn' outfit, with
the video set at a giant ball / banquet.
Brian May plays a custom built guitar that cost £1000.
Available on 'The Works Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
It's Late
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage
style video
Features footage of a nightclub dancer, with live footage of
Queen over the years. Some of the footage also appeared in
'Scandal'.
This video features an exclusive edit of the album version.
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
I Want It All
Original Video
Directed by David Mallet, produced by
Jacqui Byford.
Filmed at Elstree Studios, April 1989
Standard performance.
Available on 'The Miracle Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic
Queen', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Queen Rocks Video
Re-edited by DoRo.
This is the same as the original, with additional live footage
This video features the version on the album.
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
I Want To Break Free
Directed by David Mallet, produced by Jacqui Byford.
Filmed at Limehouse Studios, London, March 1984
Choreography by Wayne Ealing, performed by the Royal Ballet
Features a parody of 'Coronation Street' with Queen in drag, with
Freddie later recreating ballet scenes.
Available on 'The Works Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II', 'Greatest
Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
I Was Born To Love You
BFI Video
Directed by Richard Heslop for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
Montage Video
This video features footage from Freddie's original solo video
intercut with footage of Queen.
Available on 'Queen Jewels' and also 'Greatest Karaoke Hits'
(DVD).
Original Video
Directed by Mike Mansfield
Filmed at St John's Wood Studios, London, 1973
Standard performance.
Available in the 'Box Of Tricks', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
The video on 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' fades in and out earlier
than normal.
Queen Rocks Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage style video
Features the original 'Old Grey Whistle Test' footage edited
together with the above version
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Killer Queen
Greatest Flix Intro Video
Directed by Brian Grant
This video was specially filmed for 'Greatest Flix', and features
photos of Queen from the 1970's and details on band members.
Available on 'Greatest Flix' only
Top Of The Pops Video 1
Directed by Robin Nash for the BBC for Top Of The Pops
Filmed at Shepherd's Bush Studios, London, October 1974
Available on 'Greatest Hits', and in the 'Box Of Tricks'.
Top Of The Pops Video 2
Very similar to the above version, but features some noticeably
different footage around Brian's guitar solo. This could be just
edited in a different way, or it could be a different take. On
Freddie's last vocal, on the original video he makes some hand
gestures but these cannot be seen in this video.
Directed by the BBC for Top Of The Pops
This video features Queen performing the track live in the
studio, with Freddie and Roger in suits and bow-ties.
Available on 'Greatest Flix III' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
'Greatest Video Hits II' features the full length version, whilst
'Greatest Flix III' loses around 30 seconds of the outro.
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a photo gallery featuring photos from the 'A Night At The
Opera' era
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Liar
'Box Of Tricks' Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at Brewer Street Studios, 1973
Standard performance, of the full album version. Freddie's top is
black on the front and white on the back.
Available in the 'Box Of Tricks' only
'Greatest Video Hits' Video
Standard performance, of the full
album version. Freddie is wearing all black.
Available on 'Greatest Video Hits I' only
Let Me Live
Directed by Bernard Rudden for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' and 'and 'Greatest Flix
III'
Love Of My Life
Original Live Video
Directed by Dennis De Vallance
Filmed at the Budokan Hall, Tokyo, April 1979
Features just Brian and Freddie, with additional live footage
Available on 'Greatest Flix' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
'A Night At The Opera' Video
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a new 'live' video featuring footage from Houston, Hyde
Park, Rio, Budapest and several other concerts.
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Directed by Jim Gillespie for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
My Life Has Been Saved
Directed by Nichola Bruce for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
Original Video
Directed by DoRo
This video features Queen performing the track in the studio,
with clips of Freddie inserted.
Available on 'Queen Rocks' and 'Greatest Flix III'
Musical Video
This video features the track sung by Eva Maria during the
musical of the Spanish production of 'We Will Rock You'.
Available on the bonus disc on the Spanish 'We Will Rock You'
cast album only
Now I'm Here
Greatest Flix Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at the Rainbow Theatre, London, 20 November 1974
Available on 'Greatest Hits', 'Box Of Tricks', and 'Greatest
Video Hits I' originally from 'Live At The Rainbow'
Queen Rocks Video
The video is the same as above, but is a DoRo re-edit, featuring
footage of Queen offstage
The audio content is an edit of the album version [not live]
Original Video
Directed by DoRo
Filmed in the studio at Musicland Studios, Munich, September 1985
Features footage of Queen in the studio, performing the song and
relaxing, with some additional clips of Queen live in 1985
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Extended Version Video
Directed by DoRo
Same as the original version, features additional footage, mainly
of Roger drumming and Queen relaxing
Available on 'Queen Rocks' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
One Year Of Love
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage-style video
Available on 'Classic Queen' only
Directed by Brian Grant
Filmed at Trillion Studios, May 1980
Standard performance, in front of a 'wall of fire', with Freddie
wearing a 'Flash' T-Shirt.
Brian plays a Fender guitar, to avoid throwing his Red Special
across the stage.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Princes Of The Universe
Directed by Russel Mulcahy, featuring Christopher Lambert
This video sees the band performing live on a stage ('the
'Silvercup' building from Highlander), with footage of
Highlander, before Christopher Lambert walks on to swordfight
with Freddie.
Available on 'Greatest Flix III', the Dutch enhanced CD single
and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Put Out The Fire
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage style video
This video features black and white footage from films, with live
Queen footage from 1982, which is 'set on fire'
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Directed by David Mallet, produced by Jacqui Byford.
Features footage of Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
Filmed at Carlton TV Studios, St John's Wood, London, and
Shepperton Studios, London, in January 1984
Features Roger driving Queen through Metropolis in a flying car,
and Queen performing the song in front of the city's workers.
Also features a selection of Queen promo video photos.
Available on 'The Works Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic
Queen', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Directed by Keith McMillan
Filmed at the Alexandra Palace, London, December 1979
Standard performance, with computer animation of a woman and bird
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Say It's Not True
Edited by Jan Potgieter
This video features footage of people in Africa throughout most
of the song, combined with footage of Nelson Mandela and the
crowd from the 2003 46664 concert. Queen do not appear in the
video at all.
Available on the CD single only.
Scandal
Directed by DoRo, produced by Pete Chambers.
Standard performance, on a set designed like a newspaper.
Available on 'The Miracle Video EP' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Seaside Rendezvous
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This video features archive black and white footage of various
seaside activities.
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Seven Seas Of Rhye
The 'Greatest Hits' and 'Queen Rocks' videos may be the same.
'Top Of The Pops' Video
Queen performed the track on 'Top Of The Pops' (presumably mimed)
in 1974. However, the footage was subsequently deleted by the BBC
and does not exist in Queen's archives either. A short excerpt of
black and white footage of the track can be seen on the 'Story Of
Bohemian Rhapsody' TV documentary, which was recorded by a fan.
Greatest Hits Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage-style video
Available on 'Greatest Hits' only
Queen Rocks Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage style video
Features footage of Queen's 1974 visit to Japan and live footage
from Rio
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Sheer Heart Attack
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage
style video, and a slight edit of the LP version
Features footage of Queen live, mainly from 1977 ish, plus
Japanese footage
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Somebody To Love
Original Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at Sarm East Studios, London, October 1977 (filmed at
Wessex Studio according to the Greatest Video Hits I commentary)
Standard performance, with additional footage of the Hyde Park
1976 concert
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
The video on 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' is a slight edit because the
audio fades out earlier; the video loses some of the footage at
the end but cuts to the closing shots of Hyde Park.
Live Video
Directed by David Mallet and Andy Morahan
Recorded live at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, at Wembley
Stadium, 20 April 1992
Features George Michael on Lead Vocals
Available on 'The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert' and 'Greatest
Flix III'
Spread Your Wings
Directed by Rock Flicks
Filmed in Roger's Garden, Surrey, January 1978, on the same day
as 'We Will Rock You'
Standard performance.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Greatest Video Hits I'
Stone Cold Crazy
DoRo Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage-style video
Available on 'Classic Queen' only
Live Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at the Rainbow Theatre, London, 20 November 1974
Note, the audio is that of the album, not a live recording.
Available on 'Queen Rocks', but originally from 'Live At The
Rainbow'
Sweet Lady
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This is a new 'live' video featuring footage from the Hyde Park
and Earl's Court shows
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage
style video
Features footage from Queen promo videos over the years, and
behind the scenes 'making of' footage
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
The Invisible Man
Directed by DoRo, produced by Pete Chambers.
This version is an exclusive 'remix' incorporating the 12"
intro and the LP version
Filmed at Pinewood Studios, 26 July 1989
Features Queen in a computer game, before coming to life in a
boy's bedroom, with Roger playing an imaginary drum kit.
Available on 'The Miracle Video EP', 'Greatest Flix II',
'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
The Miracle
Directed by DoRo
Filmed at Elstree Studios, November 1989
Features young lookalikes performing the track, with Queen only
appearing towards the end to perform alongside them.
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
The Prophet's Song
Produced by Simon Lupton and Rhys Thomas
This video features some new footage of Brian playing the harp
and toy koto, and then features a black and white photo gallery
of various live concerts. It then features distorted footage from
the era.
Available on the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A Night At The Opera'
only
These Are The Days Of Our Lives
Directed by DoRo
This video was filmed in black and white, with Queen performing
the song very 'basically' with no lighting set. Brian was not
present at the proper shoot, so his appearances were edited in
later. This was Freddie's last promo video. The audio fades
slightly earlier than on the album.
'Classic Queen' version is partly animated
Available on 'Greatest Flix III', 'Classic Queen' and 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' 2004 DVD.
The Show Must Go On
DoRo Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage of Queen through the 1980's
and 90's.
Features footage from all videos from the 80's apart from 'Under
Pressure' and 'Hammer To Fall'
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Greatest Karaoke Hits' and
'Classic Queen'
Greatest Flix II Intro Video
Directed by DoRo
This is an exclusive edit, with footage of Queen promo videos and
'making of' through the 1980's and 90's
Available as the introduction to 'Greatest Flix II' only
Live Video
Directed by No Problemo, sound by Justin Shirley Smith
Recorded at Theatre Nationale de Chaillot, Paris, 17 January 1997
Features Elton John on lead vocals.
Post Production by DoRo
Available on 'Greatest Flix III' only
Tie Your Mother Down
Original Video
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed live in Nassau, America, February 1977
Standard performance. According to the Greatest Video Hits I
commentary, the initial explosion was so strong that it threw
Roger off the stage.
The version on 'Greatest Flix' is a slight edit of the single
version - it starts on the first drums
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
The video on 'Greatest Video Hits I' is slightly different as the
end features footage of the band, whereas the original ended with
slow motion footage of Freddie.
Queen Rocks Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a new live 'compilation'
Featuring images of Queen in 'boxes' on the screen, instead of
full screen
Available on 'Queen Rocks' only
Too Much Love Will Kill You
DoRo Video
Directed by DoRo, this is a montage-style video of clips mainly
from live performances and promo videos
This video uses a Promo Edit instead of the familiar album
version.
Available on 'Greatest Flix III' only
BFI Video
Directed by Simon Pummell for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' only
David Mallet Video
Directed by David Mallet, produced by Jacqui Byford.
This video features neither Queen nor David Bowie, as both were
unavailable at the time. Instead it features footage of
commuters, buildings being blown up and riots
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
Remix Video
Produced by DoRo
Footage of Freddie Mercury filmed at Wembley Stadium, London,
July 1986 by Gavin Taylor
Footage of David Bowie filmed at Wembley Stadium, London, April
1992 by David Mallet
This video features footage of Freddie and David edited so that
they appear 'live' on stage together. The video is slightly
different to the usual 'Rah' remix and also features audience
noise.
Available on the enhanced single and 'Greatest Flix III'
Directed by Derek Burbridge
Filmed at the New London Theatre Centre, October 1977
This video was filmed at a special video shoot, with fan members
asked to take part, Queen later performed a mini-concert to thank
them.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
(At current there has been no
official release for a promo video for 'We Are The Champions' for
Queen and Robbie Williams. A performance of Robbie and a band
miming to the Queen version appears on 'A Knight's Tale' DVD, but
this does not feature
Queen at all. However, a video was made featuring Queen and
Robbie, as a clip appears in the TV-only documentary 'Killer Queen')
We Will Rock You
'Greatest Hits' has one of the below videos.
Slow (Album) Version
Directed by Rock Flicks
Filmed in Roger's Garden, Surrey, January 1978, on the same day
as 'Spread Your Wings'
Standard performance.
Available on 'Greatest Flix' and 'Greatest Karaoke Hits'
Fast (Live) Version
Directed by Rock Flicks
Filmed at 'The Summit', Houston, Texas, December 1977
Filmed during an actual concert, with some audience noise.
Available on 'Greatest Flix' and 'Greatest Video Hits I'
Queen Rocks Version
Re-edited by DoRo
This features the original slow version (in black and white), but
has many live clips inserted
Only available on 'Queen Rocks'
'Five' collaboration
Unknown Director
This is a live performance by Five, with Brian and Roger
projected onto the side of a building.
Released on the CD Single as an 'Enhanced' section
'Greatest Video Hits I' Video
Directed by Rock Flicks
Filmed in Roger's Garden, Surrey, January 1978, on the same day
as 'Spread Your Wings'
Standard performance.
[This is a different video to the original Slow version - in the
original, Freddie looked to the right of the camera, but here he
sings to the camera. The video seems to be edited differently, or
is a different take]
Available on 'Greatest Video Hits I', and The Sun's free enhanced
CD of 2002
Who Wants To Live Forever
Original Video
Directed by David Mallet, produced by Jacqui Byford.
Filmed at a now demolished warehouse on Tobacco Wharf, London,
September 1986
Features Queen performing the song with the Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, surrounded by thousands of candles.
Available on 'Greatest Flix II', 'Classic Queen', 'Greatest
Karaoke Hits' and 'Greatest Video Hits II'
'Highlander' Video
This is the same as the original video, but features additional
clips from the film 'Highlander'.
Available on the original videosingle, and 'Greatest Video Hits
II' (as a bonus track (title 6) on disc 1)
Directed by Mark Szaszy for the British Films Institute.
This video does not feature Queen
Available on 'Made In Heaven - The Films' and 'and 'Greatest Flix
III'
You're My Best Friend
Directed by Bruce Gowers
Filmed at Elstree Studios, London, April 1976
(Roger recalls it as Ridge Farm in Surrey on the Greatest Video
Hits I commentary)
Standard performance, with John on piano, surrounded by candles.
Available on 'Greatest Flix', 'Greatest Hits', 'Greatest Karaoke
Hits', 'Greatest Video Hits I' and the 30th Anniversary DVD of 'A
Night At The Opera'