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Featured era: 2009
The Muppets' Bohemian Rhapsody
“Animal on drums, Miss Piggy atop the piano, and Queen as never before.”
- Featured era
- 2009
- Peak era
- 2009
- Company
- The Muppets Studio (Disney)
- Category
- Viral Videos
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On Video
The Muppets' "Bohemian Rhapsody"
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About This Video
- From:
- The Muppets
- Added:
- November 23, 2009
- Length:
- 4:46
What Was It?
In November 2009 the Muppets Studio released its own version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", performed by the Muppets. Animal, the drummer, turns the famous "Mama" lines into a one-word riff, and Miss Piggy closes the song with an epic solo sung on top of a piano. A few of the racier lyrics are politely glossed over.
Disney was making short videos for YouTube and Disney.com to win back a wider audience for the Muppets, and this was the troupe's first cover song on the web. It was timed to mark 18 years since the death of Freddie Mercury.
It went viral immediately, won two Webby Awards and was released as a single that reached number 32 in the UK.
Things You Probably Forgot
- Animal's one-word "Mama" riff
- Miss Piggy's big finish on top of the piano
- Beaker's earlier "Ode to Joy" video
- The lyrics toned down for a family audience
The Story
- 2009 The Muppets Studio released its "Bohemian Rhapsody" video in late November.
- 2009 Released as a single, it reached number 32 in the UK.
Its Legacy
The video still plays on the Muppets' official YouTube channel. It remains one of the best-loved Muppet moments of the YouTube era.
Memories
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