The show must go on meaning

Queen’s 1991 single “The Show Must Go On” was more than just another triumphant song in the band’s catalog.

The track also served as an emphatic final bow for singer Freddie Mercury.

Only Queen knew how gravely ill their front man really was when he recorded Innuendo's epic album closer.

“We didn’t discuss what the meaning of the song was, but it was of course evident in the background that it was an attempt to give a voice to the feelings that Freddie’s valiant fight against AIDS created in all of us, and even in Freddie,” guitarist Brian May explained years later to the Daily Express.

May handled most of the song’s creation, noting that Mercury was “too low in energy” to do it himself.

After developing the track’s basic chord sequence with drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon, May presented the idea to Mercury for his thoughts.

“I had one unforgettable special afternoon working together with him on s

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