. It is the first pre-1990s music video to reach that milestone on the streaming platform, according to YouTube.
To celebrate, the band is releasing a newly remastered HD version of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video on its YouTube channel Monday . In partnership with YouTube Music, Universal Music Group and Hollywood Records, Queen is also launching its "You Are the Champions" project, which gives fans the opportunity to take part in three new user-generated videos.
“We are honored that 'Bohemian Rhapsody' has just hit one billion views on YouTube," bandmates Brian May and Roger Taylor said in a statement, adding: "We want to thank you all and celebrate with our amazing fans all around the world by creating three new music videos to our songs, all featuring you! Whether you are a musician, singer, dancer, visual artist or you just want to have some fun.
Lyor Cohen, YouTube's global head of music, calls the newly remastered "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, which is out today, "a sonic and cinematic masterpiece" for "one of the most enduring songs of all time.
“We are thrilled that Queen’s iconic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' video has reached a historic one billion views on YouTube," says Celine Joshua, general manager, commercial, content and artist strategy at Universal Music Group. "Now, together with Queen, YouTube and Hollywood Records, we are excited to launch ‘You Are The Champions,’ an innovative new user generated video campaign with Queen’s incredible fans around the world at its core.
yasss!! it deserved ! i believe it’s the 1st official music video that we created .
Dont stop me now
100 million was me
Finally. 3
Y’all stream BohemianRhapsody video right now
worthy
One of the best songs ever made! Hope it keeps climbing up!!
But will they catch BabyShark ? 😬🙄😂
nice
As it should
Genius piece of music. I think I alone watched it half a billion times.
Loveeee the song!😍
way to gooo 😍
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