Despite the severe health struggles he was facing behind the scenes at the time, Freddie Mercury commands the screen with an electric, joy-filled performance that completely hides his condition.
The remastered official video for Queen's "Breakthru" is a high-octane visual triumph that perfectly encapsulates the band's legendary showmanship and relentless creative drive. Originally released in 1989 from the album The Miracle , the track itself is a masterclass in musical fusion. It seamlessly pairs a slow, majestic, a cappella intro written by with a propulsive, bass-heavy rocker composed by Roger Taylor .
The visual of the train literally smashing through a brick wall painted with the word "BREAKTHRU" serves as an enduring, high-energy motif for the entire track.
Watching the band members maintain their balance and deliver highly animated performances on a speeding, open-air train is nothing short of incredible.
The mysterious woman with a black mask painted on her face appearing throughout the video was actually Debbie Leng, who was Roger Taylor's girlfriend at the time. 🔊 The Remastered Quality
The video is widely celebrated as one of the band's absolute finest efforts, capturing them performing on the open flatbed of a massive steam locomotive—dubbed the "Miracle Express"—tearing down the tracks at speeds of up to 60 mph. ⚡ The Visuals and Performance
Despite the severe health struggles he was facing behind the scenes at the time, Freddie Mercury commands the screen with an electric, joy-filled performance that completely hides his condition.
The remastered official video for Queen's "Breakthru" is a high-octane visual triumph that perfectly encapsulates the band's legendary showmanship and relentless creative drive. Originally released in 1989 from the album The Miracle , the track itself is a masterclass in musical fusion. It seamlessly pairs a slow, majestic, a cappella intro written by with a propulsive, bass-heavy rocker composed by Roger Taylor . queen_breakthru_official_video_remastered
The visual of the train literally smashing through a brick wall painted with the word "BREAKTHRU" serves as an enduring, high-energy motif for the entire track. Despite the severe health struggles he was facing
Watching the band members maintain their balance and deliver highly animated performances on a speeding, open-air train is nothing short of incredible. It seamlessly pairs a slow, majestic, a cappella
The mysterious woman with a black mask painted on her face appearing throughout the video was actually Debbie Leng, who was Roger Taylor's girlfriend at the time. 🔊 The Remastered Quality
The video is widely celebrated as one of the band's absolute finest efforts, capturing them performing on the open flatbed of a massive steam locomotive—dubbed the "Miracle Express"—tearing down the tracks at speeds of up to 60 mph. ⚡ The Visuals and Performance