The song underwent a significant transformation for Queen’s live shows. Brian May rearranged it into a simplified version.
Despite Mercury’s later relationships, he famously stated that Austin was his only true friend and the "common-law wife" to whom he left much of his estate. This backstory adds a layer of poignant sincerity to the lyrics. Queen - Love of My Life
A live version from the 1979 album Live Killers was released as a single in South America, where it stayed in the charts for over a year. Cultural Legacy Queen - Love of My Life