In 1978, the band Boney M released a fun and catchy song called "Rasputin."It told the story of a real man from Russian history — Grigori Rasputin  and many people still wonder: how true is the song?

Rasputin was a mystic and healer in Russia in the early 1900s. He became close to Tsarina Alexandra, the wife of the Russian king (Tsar), because she believed he could help her sick son. This part of the song is mostly true, Rasputin did seem to help the boy feel better.

The song also says he was the "lover of the Russian queen." But that's not true. There is no proof that Rasputin had a romantic relationship with her — people just liked to gossip.

Rasputin did live a wild life. He liked to drink, party, and had many women followers. As his power at the royal court grew, many people got angry. In 1916, a group of nobles invited him to a house, poisoned him, shot him, and finally killed him.

This really happened, though the details may have been exaggerated.

So, while Boney M's song is not 100% true, it's based on real events. Rasputin's life was full of mystery, power, and drama, perfect for a hit song that still gets people dancing today!