Released in the UK on April 2, 1984, Queen’s “I Want To Break Free,” backed with “Machines (or Back To Humans),” appeared as a 7-inch vinyl single on EMI Records. Written by bassist John Deacon and produced by Queen with Reinhold Mack, the track became one of the band’s most iconic 1980s releases. Its synth‑driven pop‑rock arrangement, anthemic chorus, and Freddie Mercury’s commanding vocal helped propel the single to major international success. In the UK, it reached No. 3 a