@@mrtim5363Yes, of course ! They also became great, very close friends. Montsy simple adored Freddie, and even years after his far-too-early death, she spoke glowingly of him as both a genius musician and as a dear treasured friend.
This blows my mind every single time🤯🤯🤯❤ She wanted Freddie to perform this at the Olympics in 1992 and Freddie had to tell her he wasnt going to be here to perform.Heartbreaking😭😭❤❤
@@hookedonreactions7649 oh, how wonderful, I think they must have had a special relationship. Unfortunately, I never saw either of them live, can only imagine how amazing it would have been.
This is incredible ❤ You know when Freddie does a production it is first class. He was at the end of his career, and told Monserrat he wouldn't be around much longer. He loved her dearly, and she helped him succeed at another phase of his career. She said there was a tear in his eye, and she took his hand. Freddie Mercury is unforgettable! A life long fan, I never grow tire of him. So many songs that you never hear on UA-cam. Thanks young man for recognizing the greatness of this preformance ❤❤❤ Kaye
Two Angels came together and made this incredible music. Written by Freddie and Mike Moran. This song was chosen for the Olympics in Spain.Loved your reaction❤
Freddie wrote this song to hopefully be chosen as the official song of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Unfortunately, he passed away. Montserrat performed this song at those Games in his memory.
This always makes me tear up. So beautuful. Freddie wrote amazing music as well as being an amazing performer. The respect he had for her shows through.
This wasn't a rock concert, it's opera.The song was performed by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe, who Freddie declared to be one of the most beautiful women he ever met. Caballe requested that Freddie write a song about her hometown, and he did so, in Barcelona, a song about meeting a lover in a breathtakingly beautiful city. Mercury had befriended the operatic soprano Montserrat Caballe and had long admired her music. In 1987 and 1988 they recorded a whole album of pop-operatic material. >> This was supposed to be the theme song for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Spain; however, the organizers chose another song at the last minute due to Freddie Mercury's untimely death at the end of 1991 from AIDS, to avoid controversy. However, the song was still performed at the opening ceremonies, Caballe performing live to a backing track featuring Freddie's vocals.
I know Freddie was amazing putting his hand to opera this song was for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona you should also check out( how can I go on) amazing a rock singer and an opera singer together creating timeless beautiful music
Freddie was so much more than a rock singer and frontman of the band. He had an eclectical musical taste, loved opera and ballet. It was his dream to sing with his icon and when it came into fruition, he was on the cloud nine. This song was the first collaboration between a rock singer and an opera diva.
They did a whole opera album together/ Another great song from the 2 of them is HOW CAN I GO ON. Freddie's voice is so beautiful in this song. Barcelona was made for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Freddie told Monserat that who would not able to sing with her at the Olympics. So sad ; he never complained and was so courageous while he was in a lot of pain and his body was wasting away. His voice never faded and he recorded right up to the end of his life. For example in the video I WANT IT ALL, he was super sick. He had lost half of foot so he was moving like used to but he gave it all he had for that amazing song.
Monsi as she liked to be called was a Spanish top opera singer. It was an ambition to sing with her. It was finally arranged and Freddie composed an album for them. How can I go on is another if theirs very sad but beautiful and Golden Boy is a blast. Ge became I'm clean shaven around 87 when he was diagnosed with Aids and when he has a beard he is all already very unwell. This was use to cover lesions due to aids. If you use the song videos of Queen you will find them on Queen's official UA-cam channel. From the source they are less likely to be blocked xxx
Freddie recorded an album with Monserrat called ‘Barcelona’ which was released in October 1988. This song is from that album and was written for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Sadly Freddie didn’t get to perform it at the Olympics. If you want some recommendations of other Queen songs to listen to, try: Under Pressure Breakthru A Kind Of Magic I Want It All I Want To Break Free The Show Must Go On These Are The Days Of Our Lives (warning, this was the last video Freddie was in, filmed in May 1991 and Freddie passed away in November 1991 and does look very ill. It’s in black & white for that reason. He says his goodbye at the end of the video “I Still Love You”).
It was the theme song for the ‘92 Barcelona Summer Olympics, yes - But sadly, Freddie died in ‘91 so didn’t make it long enough to perform it AT the Olympics.
Pretty amazing aren’t they? A great partnership. & If you are talking about is this the world we created from live aid it typically gets blocked. I’ve seen people get around it by putting a filter over the vid. It’s an amazing performance.
Freddy wrote this for the Barcelona Olympics even though he didn’t live to see them. 😢 Monserrat Caballe was a Barcelona girl! And the greatest soprano in the world at the time. ❤Notice how soft those high notes of hers are- that’s the ultimate in vocal control. No shouting or screaming.
Caballé and Mercury's song, 'Barcelona', was played out on stage at La Nit open air festival in the city, to mark the arrival of the Olympic flag for the Barcelona 1992 Olympics. The pair had recorded the song, which was a hit single from their collaborative album of the same name, in 1987.
Thanks, Justice! They were amazing.. he admired this Spanish opera soprano forever.. and was shy to approach her.. but they were so much in love... they did an entire album together.. mostly written by Freddie... one of my favorites was "How Can I go On"... (p.s. this was originally to be used at the Olympics in Barcelona, but sadly, Freddie didn't make it that long...) enjoy your reactions!
When Freddie says the phrase “the moment you stepped into the room you took my breath away “ was about her. He saw her at an Opera and was just blown away by her incredible talent. He was a huge fan of hers. When he says he wants all the world to see-he’s referring to her and her majestic opera voice. They had a deep and mutual respect for each other. She also stated in an interview that Freddie had “conquered “ her and she knew that they would definitely collaborate on an album. This album is full of beautiful music and singing by two legends. Rest in peace to both.
In this song, she is not just repeating his words, but singing other words, in her native Spanish. Look up the lyrics, they are fascinating, and will add another dimension to your pleasure. Her name is pronounced Mohnt-sehr-raht Cah-bah-yay. Freddie loved opera, and had gone to a performance in Madrid to see a famous tenor (I _think_ it was Placido Domingo) and was awestruck when the soprano sang. That was the first time he heard Montsey (his nickname for her) sing, and wanted to meet her! And a wonderful friendship began, that sustained him through the rest of his life. Please listen to HOW CAN I GO ON and THE GOLDEN BOY. They will speak to your soul!
Montserrat caballe is a well known Italian opera singer. Freddie was a long time fan of opera. In particular he felt Montserrat had the best singing voice of any opera star. He was in Barcelona and he went to theater no opera of which Montserrat was performing in. When interviewed afterwards he had said that he thought she was the best opera singer around. That message got back to Montserrat and then she invited Freddie To come over and ask him if he would collaborate on this song that he wanted to enter into The running for the 92 summer Olympics. She was from Barcelona. The song had to be completed by 1988 to be considered for the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona summer Olympics. Freddi told her 2 years prior to his death that he would not be there to sing it with her because he had AIDS. From what I've pieced together she was the 1st person that he told even though his band mates New that Freddie was sick.. Freddy was a long time fan of opera. In particular he felt Montserrat had the best singing voice of any opera star. She was from Barcelona. The song had to be completed by 1988 to be considered for the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona summer Olympics. Freddie told her 2 years prior to his death that he would not be there to sing it with her because he had ANAÀ]0 From what I've pieced together she was the 1st person that he told even though his handmaid's were seen symptoms in him. After Freddie had passed other singers contacted her to see if they could collaborate with her. She said then that was something special between her and Freddie and she was not ever going to repeat it. The love, respect, Appreciation, and Sheer joy Radiates from both of them. . They. Enjoy one another's company and it Shows when they sing together. There are a bunch of videos on UA-cam about how they hooked up. The other 2 songs that they performed at this event are golden boy and how can I go on. The song Barcelona Is actually about the 1st time he met Montserrat.
this song was written by mercury for the barcelona olympics and it was used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. she was a huge opera star.
What a great video! It never gets old, watching the younger generation discover what we've loved for 30 years. Nice job, young man! Very nice! Keep that open mind no matter what it costs you.
Probably the best opening song to any Olympics ever (and as a portuguese that visited it 3 times: Barcelona is just an incredible city tbh)! Freddy and Montserrat!...What a fkn incredible/magical duo!🤘❤🤟
Mother lady was an opera singer Freddie will always be a legend that man was the world's greatest ever performer he gave the best concert experience to every single person in his audience and nobody could control an audience like Freddie I miss him so much
Hello from Europe. This song was whriten by Freddy for the Olimpic Games in Barcelona in 1992❤. This is a song with no age❤. Two epic singers . She is an opera singer & Freddy you know him , i hope❤. Love from Romania. R.i.p to both❤. I have 40y & i still have goosbumps even if i ve listen to this song over the years so manny times❤. Epic!
No...Freddie was not trained in opera, that comment below is incorrect, , but he learned on his own, then wrote all these songs , some with her, some with the piano player with the long redish hair, Mike Moran, a good friend of his. Note also, one is written in Japanese AND SUNG IN JAPANESE ! Freddie wouldnt hesitate doing new music he was unfamiliar with & "Montsy'" was all for what he wanted. Freddie was introduced to going v to the opera as a child frequently with his parents and mentioned in an interview how his favorite opera singer was Montserrat Cabballe & fantasised about singing with her. She happened to have been watching the news & heard this & had her father contact Freddie & then they set up a meeting.... in BARCELONA where she lived. He said he ssked her if she would really record a song with him. She said "well, how many songs do you do for a Queen album?" He said about 8 or 10 usually " & she answered "OK THEN, WE'LL DO 10 !" He was flabbergasted she wanted to do an entire album with him ! And so he started writing music, then wrote lyrics for all of them...some in English, 1 in Japanese and 1 in Catalan, her language in Spain. She & Mike Moran hped too. The album is beautiful, i own it & am astounded to hear Freddie sing in Japanese then Ensueno in Catalan.... one song beautifully begins "Rising sun, you bless my morning with a smile ..." lovely words.... UA-cam has them...get the "LIVE CONCERT " VERSIONS OF COURSE . You've started with the 1st called BARCELONA, now go for GUIDE ME HOME /HOW CAN I GO ON, not all the rest of the others are live. The upcoming Olympics being held in BARCELONA immediately said it would be the song to open the games ! The album was praised by operatic critics worldwide... enjoy !
Freddie wrote this song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Monserrat Caballé is a Spanish Opera Singer. Freddie sings in English then she sings in Spanish.
Gracias por tu reacción, EL es el mejor cantante de todos los tiempos y ELLA es una DIVA , soprano española de la opera, esta actuación es MAGIA Y ARTE.
The Golden Boy from this collaboration is my favorite! Go back and check out more early Queen. 1974 Rainbow live was before their huge hits (but after Killer Queen) and is an amazing show. Check out “Stone Cold Crazy” “Keep Yourself Alive” (Queen’s first single), “Liar”……
I love your spontaneous reaction so much, it’s so refreshing. I am a die-hard Freddie fan. Montserrat, La Superba, was his idol. She was the world's number one soprano Diva. Next react to The Golden boy. Love from Paris, France.
This was playback and miming. It sounds exactly the same on the record. Probably because Freddie was so sick from aids (just a mere year away from dying) that singing was too hard for him. They did several of the songs from the album in a row when they recorded this.
in the 90´s there dont exist any kind of bluetooth microphones, so why u ask if this was a live performance?! NO live singer can hold this crysal clear voice while moving over a stage ^^
Montserrat Caballé era una de las mejores sopranos de la época, Freddie amaba su voz y la admiración era mutua, cuando se conocieron se creó un vínculo especial entre ellos y Freddie le planteó crear algo...no sé,esto,un LP completo, mezclando las dos personalidades de una trayectoria muy diferente que, por supuesto, creó controversia desde el mundo operístico,por supuesto ,y el rockero también...se perdía la esencia...a Freddie le importaban muy poco las críticas y Caballé,disfrutaba tanto de su genialidad, que también se olvidó de las críticas elitistas, además la canción fue un éxito rotundo e inesperado y cerraron muchas bocas a los que les gusta criticar por el gusto de hacerlo
Montserrat Caballé was one of the most celebrated operatic sopranos of the 20th century. Her nickname among opera fans was La Superba (The Superb One)
While indeed a great Opera Star, she said working w/Freddy made her feel like a Rock Star & she loved every second of it.
@@mrtim5363Yes, of course ! They also became great, very close friends. Montsy simple adored Freddie, and even years after his far-too-early death, she spoke glowingly of him as both a genius musician and as a dear treasured friend.
Freddy wrote this song specifically for her
This blows my mind every single time🤯🤯🤯❤ She wanted Freddie to perform this at the Olympics in 1992 and Freddie had to tell her he wasnt going to be here to perform.Heartbreaking😭😭❤❤
So glad that you watched this. Two of the best singers the world has ever seen, now singing in heaven!
She was at the unveiling of his statue outside of the recording studio he used in Switzerland.
@@hookedonreactions7649 oh, how wonderful, I think they must have had a special relationship. Unfortunately, I never saw either of them live, can only imagine how amazing it would have been.
This is incredible ❤ You know when Freddie does a production it is first class. He was at the end of his career, and told Monserrat he wouldn't be around much longer. He loved her dearly, and she helped him succeed at another phase of his career. She said there was a tear in his eye, and she took his hand. Freddie Mercury is unforgettable! A life long fan, I never grow tire of him. So many songs that you never hear on UA-cam. Thanks young man for recognizing the greatness of this preformance ❤❤❤ Kaye
Great comment 💛
I’m just rediscovering Queen. Freddie could make you feel all kind of emotions. I always get goosebumps listening to him sing ❤
One of his greatest wishes came true this evening. To sing with one of the best Opera singer of his time. Worth it!!!
I agree. La Suberba was his idol.
I get shivers every time i hear this song
Two Angels came together and made this incredible music. Written by Freddie and Mike Moran. This song was chosen for the Olympics in Spain.Loved your reaction❤
Freddie wrote this song to hopefully be chosen as the official song of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Unfortunately, he passed away. Montserrat performed this song at those Games in his memory.
Try Golden Boy.. & How can I go on…from these two……..magic!!🎼❤️🎼🇬🇧🇬🇧
Yes please!
Love the album❤
This always makes me tear up. So beautuful. Freddie wrote amazing music as well as being an amazing performer. The respect he had for her shows through.
This wasn't a rock concert, it's opera.The song was performed by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe, who Freddie declared to be one of the most beautiful women he ever met. Caballe requested that Freddie write a song about her hometown, and he did so, in Barcelona, a song about meeting a lover in a breathtakingly beautiful city. Mercury had befriended the operatic soprano Montserrat Caballe and had long admired her music. In 1987 and 1988 they recorded a whole album of pop-operatic material. >>
This was supposed to be the theme song for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games held in Barcelona, Spain; however, the organizers chose another song at the last minute due to Freddie Mercury's untimely death at the end of 1991 from AIDS, to avoid controversy. However, the song was still performed at the opening ceremonies, Caballe performing live to a backing track featuring Freddie's vocals.
IMO He is only the Rockstar that can sing Opera. He is versatile. A Great musician, composer! A true Legend!!
and John Farnham also has a voice capable of opera
Now wasn't that a treat for your ears.... But then again Freddie's singing so it's inevitable ❤ & Montsy is unbelievable, what a wonderful pairing 😍❣️
Spanish. Barcelona is in Spain. Freddie wrote this.
I know Freddie was amazing putting his hand to opera this song was for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona you should also check out( how can I go on) amazing a rock singer and an opera singer together creating timeless beautiful music
Freddie can do anything. So versatile. ❤
Freddie was so much more than a rock singer and frontman of the band. He had an eclectical musical taste, loved opera and ballet. It was his dream to sing with his icon and when it came into fruition, he was on the cloud nine. This song was the first collaboration between a rock singer and an opera diva.
You could probably get is this the world we created from the end of live aid
You need to check out Freddie's "Living On My Own". It was done at his 39th birthday party and such a fun song!
I'm with you dude. I get chills every time I watch this.
They did a whole opera album together/ Another great song from the 2 of them is HOW CAN I GO ON. Freddie's voice is so beautiful in this song. Barcelona was made for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Freddie told Monserat that who would not able to sing with her at the Olympics. So sad ; he never complained and was so courageous while he was in a lot of pain and his body was wasting away. His voice never faded and he recorded right up to the end of his life. For example in the video I WANT IT ALL, he was super sick. He had lost half of foot so he was moving like used to but he gave it all he had for that amazing song.
Saw her live in 1992 met her backstage. A concert for the King and Queen of Spain. She was just lovely and humble. RIP to Freddy and Monseratt.
Montserrat was a famous opera singer and a great friend of Freddie.
Monsi as she liked to be called was a Spanish top opera singer. It was an ambition to sing with her. It was finally arranged and Freddie composed an album for them. How can I go on is another if theirs very sad but beautiful and Golden Boy is a blast.
Ge became I'm clean shaven around 87 when he was diagnosed with Aids and when he has a beard he is all already very unwell. This was use to cover lesions due to aids.
If you use the song videos of Queen you will find them on Queen's official UA-cam channel. From the source they are less likely to be blocked xxx
Freddie recorded an album with Monserrat called ‘Barcelona’ which was released in October 1988. This song is from that album and was written for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992. Sadly Freddie didn’t get to perform it at the Olympics.
If you want some recommendations of other Queen songs to listen to, try:
Under Pressure
Breakthru
A Kind Of Magic
I Want It All
I Want To Break Free
The Show Must Go On
These Are The Days Of Our Lives (warning, this was the last video Freddie was in, filmed in May 1991 and Freddie passed away in November 1991 and does look very ill. It’s in black & white for that reason. He says his goodbye at the end of the video “I Still Love You”).
YES!!!! THIS IS LIVE!!!
Well, kinda
The video is...
@@LeroyBrown84 yeah, the singing isn't lol
This was Barcelona Olimpic Games 1992 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was the theme song for the ‘92 Barcelona Summer Olympics, yes - But sadly, Freddie died in ‘91 so didn’t make it long enough to perform it AT the Olympics.
This is just such an amazing performance. Thank you.
Pretty amazing aren’t they? A great partnership.
& If you are talking about is this the world we created from live aid it typically gets blocked. I’ve seen people get around it by putting a filter over the vid. It’s an amazing performance.
Freddy wrote this for the Barcelona Olympics even though he didn’t live to see them. 😢
Monserrat Caballe was a Barcelona girl! And the greatest soprano in the world at the time. ❤Notice how soft those high notes of hers are- that’s the ultimate in vocal control. No shouting or screaming.
Was für göttliche Stimmen und was für ein unsäglicher Verlust . Ich bin so dankbar diese Stimmen hören zu dürfen. ❤😢😢😢
Caballé and Mercury's song, 'Barcelona', was played out on stage at La Nit open air festival in the city, to mark the arrival of the Olympic flag for the Barcelona 1992 Olympics. The pair had recorded the song, which was a hit single from their collaborative album of the same name, in 1987.
You’ve been introduced to opera you must must must listen to Luciano Pavarotti, singing Nessun Dorma. That will really blow your mind.
Thanks, Justice! They were amazing.. he admired this Spanish opera soprano forever.. and was shy to approach her.. but they were so much in love... they did an entire album together.. mostly written by Freddie... one of my favorites was "How Can I go On"... (p.s. this was originally to be used at the Olympics in Barcelona, but sadly, Freddie didn't make it that long...) enjoy your reactions!
When Freddie says the phrase “the moment you stepped into the room you took my breath away “ was about her. He saw her at an Opera and was just blown away by her incredible talent. He was a huge fan of hers. When he says he wants all the world to see-he’s referring to her and her majestic opera voice. They had a deep and mutual respect for each other. She also stated in an interview that Freddie had “conquered “ her and she knew that they would definitely collaborate on an album. This album is full of beautiful music and singing by two legends. Rest in peace to both.
In this song, she is not just repeating his words, but singing other words, in her native Spanish. Look up the lyrics, they are fascinating, and will add another dimension to your pleasure. Her name is pronounced Mohnt-sehr-raht Cah-bah-yay. Freddie loved opera, and had gone to a performance in Madrid to see a famous tenor (I _think_ it was Placido Domingo) and was awestruck when the soprano sang. That was the first time he heard Montsey (his nickname for her) sing, and wanted to meet her! And a wonderful friendship began, that sustained him through the rest of his life. Please listen to HOW CAN I GO ON and THE GOLDEN BOY. They will speak to your soul!
You are so adorable. Keep reacting to real music like I grew up with ❤
She is speaking Spanish Bro
Montserrat caballe is a well known Italian opera singer. Freddie was a long time fan of opera. In particular he felt Montserrat had the best singing voice of any opera star. He was in Barcelona and he went to theater no opera of which Montserrat was performing in. When interviewed afterwards he had said that he thought she was the best opera singer around. That message got back to Montserrat and then she invited Freddie To come over and ask him if he would collaborate on this song that he wanted to enter into The running for the 92 summer Olympics. She was from Barcelona. The song had to be completed by 1988 to be considered for the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona summer Olympics. Freddi told her 2 years prior to his death that he would not be there to sing it with her because he had AIDS. From what I've pieced together she was the 1st person that he told even though his band mates New that Freddie was sick.. Freddy was a long time fan of opera. In particular he felt Montserrat had the best singing voice of any opera star. She was from Barcelona. The song had to be completed by 1988 to be considered for the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Barcelona summer Olympics. Freddie told her 2 years prior to his death that he would not be there to sing it with her because he had ANAÀ]0
From what I've pieced together she was the 1st person that he told even though his handmaid's were seen symptoms in him. After Freddie had passed other singers contacted her to see if they could collaborate with her. She said then that was something special between her and Freddie and she was not ever going to repeat it. The love, respect, Appreciation, and Sheer joy Radiates from both of them. . They. Enjoy one another's company and it Shows when they sing together. There are a bunch of videos on UA-cam about how they hooked up. The other 2 songs that they performed at this event are golden boy and how can I go on. The song Barcelona Is actually about the 1st time he met Montserrat.
Montserrat Caballé was Spanish, not Italian.
She’s Spanish, that’s why they’re singing Barcelona!
The first time you hear opera you either love it or hate it. But you will definitely respect it.
Thank you for appreciating talent.
She adored Freddie and was absolutely heart broken when he died
this song was written by mercury for the barcelona olympics and it was used for the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. she was a huge opera star.
What a great video! It never gets old, watching the younger generation discover what we've loved for 30 years. Nice job, young man! Very nice! Keep that open mind no matter what it costs you.
Probably the best opening song to any Olympics ever (and as a portuguese that visited it 3 times: Barcelona is just an incredible city tbh)! Freddy and Montserrat!...What a fkn incredible/magical duo!🤘❤🤟
RIP you two beautiful amazingly talented musicians
With all our love and gratitude for being you xxx
This was the song for the Olympic Games 1992 in Barcelona and surrounding towns in Northers Spain. So she sings partly in Spanish. Be safe man.
Great reaction thank you so much, great to see young people enjoying this
This is going to blow you away young man!! 🌻👵🏼💜✌🏼
Never thought you’d be listening to opera did you?? 😂
That was recorded for the opening of the 1997 Olympic Games in Barcelona Spain.
Mother lady was an opera singer Freddie will always be a legend that man was the world's greatest ever performer he gave the best concert experience to every single person in his audience and nobody could control an audience like Freddie I miss him so much
Hello from Europe. This song was whriten by Freddy for the Olimpic Games in Barcelona in 1992❤. This is a song with no age❤. Two epic singers . She is an opera singer & Freddy you know him , i hope❤. Love from Romania. R.i.p to both❤. I have 40y & i still have goosbumps even if i ve listen to this song over the years so manny times❤. Epic!
Freddie was a trained opera singer
No...Freddie was not trained in opera, that comment below is incorrect, , but he learned on his own, then wrote all these songs , some with her, some with the piano player with the long redish hair, Mike Moran, a good friend of his. Note also, one is written in Japanese AND SUNG IN JAPANESE ! Freddie wouldnt hesitate doing new music he was unfamiliar with & "Montsy'" was all for what he wanted. Freddie was introduced to going v to the opera as a child frequently with his parents and mentioned in an interview how his favorite opera singer was Montserrat Cabballe & fantasised about singing with her. She happened to have been watching the news & heard this & had her father contact Freddie & then they set up a meeting.... in BARCELONA where she lived. He said he ssked her if she would really record a song with him. She said "well, how many songs do you do for a Queen album?" He said about 8 or 10 usually " & she answered "OK THEN, WE'LL DO 10 !" He was flabbergasted she wanted to do an entire album with him ! And so he started writing music, then wrote lyrics for all of them...some in English, 1 in Japanese and 1 in Catalan, her language in Spain. She & Mike Moran hped too. The album is beautiful, i own it & am astounded to hear Freddie sing in Japanese then Ensueno in Catalan.... one song beautifully begins "Rising sun, you bless my morning with a smile ..." lovely words.... UA-cam has them...get the "LIVE CONCERT " VERSIONS OF COURSE . You've started with the 1st called BARCELONA, now go for GUIDE ME HOME /HOW CAN I GO ON, not all the rest of the others are live. The upcoming Olympics being held in BARCELONA immediately said it would be the song to open the games ! The album was praised by operatic critics worldwide... enjoy !
Esta geração mais nova , não sabe o que é música espectacular!!!!!’
Freddie wrote this song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Monserrat Caballé is a Spanish Opera Singer. Freddie sings in English then she sings in Spanish.
Glad you could appreciate 2 great singers and a song dedicated to Barcelona Spain
This song is beautiful
Gracias por tu reacción, EL es el mejor cantante de todos los tiempos y ELLA es una DIVA , soprano española de la opera, esta actuación es MAGIA Y ARTE.
Your reaction was so organic and beautiful.
Thank you so much!!
Magnifico
You just enjoyed opera! Freddie could do anything! ❤👑
One of the best performances ever!!!
The world lost such a treasure 😭
🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹
The Golden Boy from this collaboration is my favorite! Go back and check out more early Queen. 1974 Rainbow live was before their huge hits (but after Killer Queen) and is an amazing show. Check out “Stone Cold Crazy” “Keep Yourself Alive” (Queen’s first single), “Liar”……
Two angels singing in heaven now 🌹❤️🌹
I suggest you to find a video where she sings an aria Casta diva live in Verona ... you will totally melt down ... it's divine, DIVINE ❣️❣️❣️
I’m so glad you watched this! I referred it to you!!! ❤❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
The next is The Golden Boy With the soprano seen in Barcelona. Exercises in free love
She is a opera singer
They made a whole album together and it’s amazing! Not only Barcelona, but also Guide me Home is a very breathtaking song
I love your spontaneous reaction so much, it’s so refreshing. I am a die-hard Freddie fan. Montserrat, La Superba, was his idol. She was the world's number one soprano Diva. Next react to The Golden boy. Love from Paris, France.
Listen to Freddy, singing in my defense and time solo
FReddie was a Genius
It's a masterpiece ❤
Dos voces increíbles, una maravilla.
A fabulous reaction. Blessings from Darlington UK.
Based on this I reckon your love the live version of the moody blues, nights in white satin.
Fantàstic song for a fantàstic City ❤❤❤
Love your reaction to this...your attention to detail...definitely chills every time with this musical masterpiece 👌 💙
yes it was live and Freddie composed a lot for Montserrat for the events.
MON-ser-aht Cahb-ahl-YEH. Loved your reaction!
U are so cute reactors, im very glade ror your reactions to those 2 genius Monserat and Fredy
*This reaction made me a subscriber!*
Brilliant reaction - exciting to watch you!
You are in the presence of greatness!
Farrokh Bulsara is and remains one of the best
If you love this you should listen to Exercises in free love. Freddie wrote and sang this song for her
How can you not love Freddie Mercury? 🖖🏻🇨🇦
Opening song Olympic Games Spain.
This was playback and miming. It sounds exactly the same on the record. Probably because Freddie was so sick from aids (just a mere year away from dying) that singing was too hard for him. They did several of the songs from the album in a row when they recorded this.
Please react to The Golden Boy from this same show at LaNit. You'll be blown away.
Super !!!!!!!!!!!
You're awesome keep it up 😊
Great reaction❤ I love that ur mind is opening up to new styles of music
Check out How can I go on also with Montserrat 😊 it’s amazing 😊 thanks for your reaction 😊
No auto tune!!!
in the 90´s there dont exist any kind of bluetooth microphones, so why u ask if this was a live performance?!
NO live singer can hold this crysal clear voice while moving over a stage ^^
Amezing...
Mind blowing?yes
Montserrat Caballé era una de las mejores sopranos de la época, Freddie amaba su voz y la admiración era mutua, cuando se conocieron se creó un vínculo especial entre ellos y Freddie le planteó crear algo...no sé,esto,un LP completo, mezclando las dos personalidades de una trayectoria muy diferente que, por supuesto, creó controversia desde el mundo operístico,por supuesto ,y el rockero también...se perdía la esencia...a Freddie le importaban muy poco las críticas y Caballé,disfrutaba tanto de su genialidad, que también se olvidó de las críticas elitistas, además la canción fue un éxito rotundo e inesperado y cerraron muchas bocas a los que les gusta criticar por el gusto de hacerlo