The song claims he was the "lover of the Russian Queen." Historians generally agree there is no evidence of a romantic affair between Rasputin and Tsarina Alexandra; his influence was primarily due to his supposed ability to treat her son’s hemophilia.
While the song is a "useful" introduction to the "Mad Monk," it takes significant creative liberties with the history of Grigori Rasputin . Boney M. - Rasputin (Audio)
The iconic high-pitched melody at the start mimics a balalaika , instantly setting a Slavic tone. The song claims he was the "lover of the Russian Queen