The video visually reinforces the song's identity as a "Gospel epic":
Major portions were filmed at Sarm Studios (and Wessex Studios) while the band was recording the A Day at the Races album. Queen - Somebody To Love (Official Video)
It incorporates film from Queen’s legendary record-breaking free concert at Hyde Park in September 1976. The video visually reinforces the song's identity as
For aesthetic reasons, the video shows all four members gathered around a microphone to perform the gospel choir parts. In reality, the "100-voice choir" was created by multi-tracking only three voices: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. Bassist John Deacon did not contribute vocals to the studio track. Musical & Lyrical Themes Queen - Somebody To Love (Official Video)