Gershwin to Queen. Now there’s a jump.
But, if you take into account my classical music background, it makes sense. When I heard Bohemian Rhapsody for the first time, I could not get enough of it. This was the era of the rock opera, after all, and Bohemian Rhapsody had the operatic trait in spades. In fact, it has been called a “mini opera,” in that it has high emotions, a complex plot, and arias, as well as a chorus.
Also, I connected with the classical-style narrative of the melody. It told a story and took me on a journey.
There’s the connection between classical and rock.