Background
Freddie Mercury never went on record as to whether the unpleasant character in the song is based on anyone in particular. The song includes Freddie Mercury singing octave vocals. When Brian May returned to work having recovered from his hepatitis, he had not heard the song before he recorded his guitar and backing vocals.
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