As reported by Freddie Mercury in Melody Maker, 2 May 1981, he composed "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" on the guitar in just five to ten minutes.
Seperti diceritakan sendiri oleh Freddie Mercury dalam Melody Maker edisi 2 Mei 1981, lagu "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" diciptakannya dengan gitar hanya dalam waktu lima hingga sepuluh menit.