Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody for Christmas No.1

[Hathaway Browne]

From Queen Online:

DUE TO HUGE DEMAND QUEEN + THE MUPPETS’ ‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’ TO BE RELEASED FOR CHRISTMAS!*

In the past week, the video for Queen + The Muppets’ version of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been viewed over a staggering nine and a half million on YouTube.

The video brings together two iconic pieces of pop culture: Queen’s rock-opera classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and Jim Henson’s inimitable Muppets. It features all the hugely recognisable characters that defined an era of children’s television, and continue to be popular with each new generation; Miss Piggy, Kermit The Frog, Gonzo, Animal and many more.

Seen as a contender to X Factor for the Christmas no.1 spot, bookmaker Paddy Power said of the single:

“We’ve taken more bets on the Muppets to be Christmas No. 1 than anyone else so far, but with zillions of views already on YouTube it’s no surprise the punters are getting stuck in. Imagine, the mighty X Factor toppled by the Muppets! It’s great to have a competitive Christmas no. 1 race again!”

The momentum for the video has taken on a life of its own, with The One Show and Sky News having already shown it, plus The Sun tipping it as a Christmas Number 1 contender.

The single will be released as a Vingle (video of the single) and audio, both available through all Digital Service Providers.

Monday is the supposed release date (14/12/09).

And for anyone who has missed it.. click here

 

[natalielongstaff]

It seems there is a bit of competition for the xmas no1 As long as its not x-factor i will be happy

 

[tennisfan]

It seems there is a bit of competition for the xmas no1 As long as its not x-factor i will be happy

Totally agree but I don't see it happening I think its part of the reason for the show being on around this time every year

 

[karentan]

i hope that it gets to number one, i'm sick of it always being a one horse race the past few years, and they're never really even particularly good songs that get to xmas number 1.....

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

I agree i'm sick of the X-Factor song being Christmas number 1 every year.

 

[mandymouse]

As long as its not x-factor i will be happy

Me too !!!

 

[natalielongstaff]

And im a fan of the show, its getting boring now though

 

[Hathaway Browne]

All the more reason to get Kermit and Co. to Number 1!!

 

[fuse04]

our DD (11) loves the video, in particular Animal (and daddy loves Queen )

X factor used to be entertaining but now it is just a media circus to promote Simon Cowels cash cow, however I have to admire is business acumen

 

[Danauk]

I love Queen and the Muppets so I will be downloading it!

 

[Hathaway Browne]

^Eaxctly, whats not to love?

I'd rather see this get to number one as a "protest" over that Rage Against the Machine campaign.

 

[Becx N Gav]

I love this version I'm going to download it

 

[Hathaway Browne]

I've downloaded it, but seeings as Joe won I'm going to have to get that too, I know it sort of cancels itself out but I look at it that its counteracting that stupid Rage Against the Machine campaign.