Love of My Life 1975 Queen

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"Love of My Life" is a song written and composed by Freddie Mercury, featured on Queen's 1975 album A Night at the Opera. One of the song's unique features is the harp played by Brian May. He created smooth harp glissandos by combining multiple takes, which enhanced the beauty and emotion of the piece.
The love interest mentioned in "Love of My Life" is primarily known to be his long-time friend, Mary Austin. Their relationship began as a romantic one but later evolved into a lasting friendship. Mercury described Mary as the "love of his life," and their relationship played a significant role in his life. Mercury held deep affection for Mary, and before his death, he bequeathed the majority of his estate to her. "Love of My Life" expresses these profound emotions and longing, capturing Mercury's personal experiences.