1991 song written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor as a tribute to Led Zeppelin.

The music was started off by Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon jamming in the studio in Montreux. From then on Freddie Mercury composed the song and added the long interlude. The melody is Mercury's as well. Lyrics were started off by Mercury but completed by drummer Roger Taylor.

The orchestra in the middle part was completely done with synthesizers; by Freddie Mercury and the producer David Richards.

Yes guitarist Steve Howe played the Spanish guitar solo in the middle because, admittedly, Brian May couldn't do it. Steve dropped by in the studio to say hi to producer David Richards, then Freddie invited him to join them on the track.

This was Queen's third #1 in the UK after "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Under Pressure."

Chris Daughtry performed this song on the fifth season of American Idol. Simon Cowell called his performance "indulgent" and asked why he didn't sing one of the great Queen songs instead.