"Freddie Mercury's Auction Reveals Original Title for Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'"

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Sotheby's will auction Queen and Freddie Mercury archives in September, including an early draft of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that shows it was initially titled "Mongolian Rhapsody." The archives also include never-before-seen copies of Mercury's handwritten lyrics for hits like "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Somebody to Love." The "autograph working lyrics" for "Bohemian Rhapsody" are estimated to fetch from $998,000 to $1.5 million. The auction also includes various clothing items and jewelry Mercury wore.
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