Queen’s surreal 1991 single I’m Going Slightly Mad, backed with “The Hitman,” peaked at No. 22 in the UK.

Brian May’s candid, slightly jet‑lagged reflections on hotels, snow, broken amps, and ecstatic audiences reveal a band on the brink of full‑scale American conquest — tired, amused, and quietly triumphant.

A striking promotional advert highlighting the success of Queen’s single “Now I’m Here,” alongside the band’s growing catalogue on EMI Records.

A vivid early portrait of Queen at the dawn of their ascent — theatrical, articulate, and already intent on redefining what a rock band could be. 📰 Publication Details Publication: Circus Date: April 1974 Country: United States Section / Page: One‑Page Feature Format: Article / Interview 📰 What the Clipping Shows The page headline reads “Queen — Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover”, written by Jonathan Singer. A colour photograph of the four band members — Freddie Mercury, B