Brian May has explained on his website[2] that the producer for the band, David Richards, more or less created the framework of the song single-handedly, building from bits of lyrics recorded just before Freddie Mercury's death.

However, after Richards edited and mixed the song (including a bit of harmonies recorded for "A Winter's Tale"), he presented it to the remaining members of the band.

Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon then added their instruments and backing vocals and were surprised to end up with a finished song that had begun as nothing.

The video is set in a night club where a young man encounters his former girlfriend and recounts the memories of their brief relationship.

The UK CD version has a mastering error and the first 4 seconds are lost, bringing the running time down to 10:14.