"I Was Born to Love You" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by Freddie Mercury. Here are some interesting facts about the song:
Album Inclusion: The song was originally recorded by Freddie Mercury for his 1985 solo album, "Mr. Bad Guy." However, Queen later reworked and included it in their 1995 album "Made in Heaven" after Mercury's death.
Posthumous Release: "Made in Heaven" was released four years after Freddie Mercury's death in 1991. The album featured the band's remaining members completing and polishing Mercury's unreleased recordings, and "I Was Born to Love You" was one of those tracks.
Japanese Success: The single was released in Japan in 1985 and became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Oricon charts. This prompted Queen to rework the song for the "Made in Heaven" album.
Eurovision Song Contest: In 2004, the remaining members of Queen, along with Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers, performed "I Was Born to Love You" at the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest held in Istanbul.
Chart Performance: The 1995 reworked version of the song performed well in various charts around the world, including the UK Singles Chart, where it reached number 11.
"I Was Born to Love You" remains a beloved Queen track, showcasing Freddie Mercury's vocal prowess and the band's ability to create timeless music.