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 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 queen_breakthru_official_video_remastered
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 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. 🔊 The Remastered Quality Watching the band members
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.