The official video for Queen's is a high-energy performance clip that holds significant historical weight as one of Freddie Mercury's final appearances. Filmed on April 22, 1989 , at Elstree Studios, it served as a defiant statement to prove the band was still a powerful "live group" despite Mercury's declining health. Production Details
Despite being in poor health, Mercury delivered a high-energy, "exaggerated" performance to project physical vigor. Brian May later called it an "amazing effort of will". queen_i_want_it_all_official_video
To achieve a stadium-like feel, the set utilized sixteen Super Trouper spotlights and twelve 15-meter-tall Dino lighting stands. The official video for Queen's is a high-energy
Drummer Roger Taylor wears a leather jacket with "Manipulator" written on the back—a nod to his side band, The Cross . Brian May later called it an "amazing effort of will"
The video was directed by David Mallet , a long-time Queen collaborator.
This video marked Mercury's first public appearance with a full beard , which he grew to hide marks on his jawline caused by Kaposi’s sarcoma. Behind the Scenes Facts
Written by Brian May, the title and hook were inspired by his future wife Anita Dobson, who often said, "I want it all, and I want it now!" . Legacy and Impact Queen: I Want It All (Music Video 1989) - IMDb