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Queen: A Night at the Opera

Explore Queen’s 1975 studio epic, from inventive production to era‑defining singles. Prove your mastery of the tracks, credits, and deep cuts.

In which year was Queen’s “A Night at the Opera” released?

1980

1975

1977

1973

The album arrived in late 1975. It followed “Sheer Heart Attack” from 1974.

Who produced the album alongside the band?

Brian Eno

Tony Visconti

George Martin

Roy Thomas Baker

Roy Thomas Baker co‑produced with Queen. He was central to the album’s layered sound design.

The album title references a classic film by which comedy troupe?

Monty Python

Charlie Chaplin

The Marx Brothers

Alfred Hitchcock

The title comes from the Marx Brothers film “A Night at the Opera.” Queen later titled the next album after another Marx Brothers film.

Which track is the album’s longest piece?

The Prophet’s Song

You’re My Best Friend

Death on Two Legs

Bohemian Rhapsody

“The Prophet’s Song” runs over eight minutes, the longest on the album. Its layered vocal canon is a hallmark.

Which instrumental closes the album?

God Save the Queen

Seaside Rendezvous

Bohemian Rhapsody

Love of My Life

Brian May arranged “God Save the Queen” as the finale. It ends the record on a triumphant note.

Which single from the album was written by bassist John Deacon and features Wurlitzer electric piano?

Seaside Rendezvous

You’re My Best Friend

’39

Sweet Lady

John Deacon wrote “You’re My Best Friend” as a love song. He used a Wurlitzer electric piano on the recording.

Which song’s promo video is often cited as an early landmark of music video promotion?

Tie Your Mother Down

Radio Ga Ga

Killer Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody

The “Bohemian Rhapsody” promo clip helped popularize the music video format. Its visuals became instantly iconic.

Which guitarist arranged the closing track “God Save the Queen”?

Jimmy Page

Ritchie Blackmore

Steve Howe

Brian May

Brian May arranged and recorded the instrumental version. It showcases his orchestrated guitar layers.

Which album immediately preceded “A Night at the Opera” in Queen’s discography?

Jazz

A Day at the Races

Sheer Heart Attack

News of the World

“Sheer Heart Attack” came out in 1974. “A Day at the Races” followed in 1976.

Which of these appears on the album’s tracklist?

Somebody to Love

We Will Rock You

Under Pressure

Love of My Life

“Love of My Life” is a standout ballad on the album. The distractors are from other Queen releases.

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