Queen’s first big hit. According to Brian May, it’s “one of Freddie’s best songs, beautifully composed,” and it undoubtedly marked the beginning of the band’s famous and unique sound.
“It’s a story about a high-class call girl. I’m trying to say that people with class can be whores too. That’s what this song is about, though I’d prefer people to interpret it for themselves, to read into it whatever they like,” said Freddie Mercury (in: New Musical Express)