sorry for my long comment! this is the first ever opera cross over! so glad they had the chance to do this, she was a top soprano and explained how disciplined it was...but said he taught her how to really enjoy the music and sing in a way she hadn't before. he did this with Mike Moran who he met in 86 when he did time and in my defence for David Clarke who was the writer and main composer with mike who explained when he went to meet and record with Freddie he had an accident and hurt his wrists but told them not to tell him,but Freddie wanted changes made so was telling him to run through it,change it, make it faster..wanted a long run at the end..eventually he was really struggling to play the piano and someone told Freddie who replied oh get her a pill and a vodka she'll be fine! Freddie had been given a huge advancement in 83 to do two solo albums, the first was released in 85 and he started his second in 87. at the end of the 86 tour he said he was done with touring, he wanted a brake from the band and was doing his solo but if after an agreed brake if they all really wanted to carry on recording as Queen he would so long as they also agreed to changes which they did and recorded the miracle in 88 during that time mike agreed to do the album with him, Freddie said to him we worked so well together would you like to do an album with me , YES! but first Freddie wanted to do a one off cover of the Great Pretender which they did Jan 87 released Feb and went to no 4. mike said Freddie forgot he need a B side so told mike to play something classical and he would improve which was excersises in free love thinking it would be funny to pretend to be a soprano. they had started the solo and Brian had played guitar on one of the tracks which later became a Queen track. when Montserrat got in touch wanting to meet him,she had been told that the previous year on tour Freddie had said she had the most beautiful voice he ever heard he took mike (and others) to barcalona with him to meet her as well as Beach their lawyer/manager they decided to perform EI F L as an ice braker but he got nervous and blurted out I have something for you she took this as it was a gift to her, listened said she liked it very much and told mike to have all the music written down for her when she came back in a few hours she would perform it at covent garden in 3 weeks and mike would play piano! as a surprise to Freddie she had written lyrics for it, she went back to his and stayed there until 6am! to her amusement the press were outside when she left! there's a tape recording of him telling her she needs to go home and she was upset thinking he didn't want her there but he was just concerned for her they spent the night as mike put it warbling away to everything and anything just having fun she said in an interview she knew he had conquered her! he agreed to dwritting s song for them but concentrated on his solo but she kept ringing so as they met inBarcalona he wrote Barcalona! but by the time they got to record it he had found out he haad AIDS so when they met up again she went to kiss him and he didnt let her she then went to kiss him and he said no, at that time people were scared you could get aids by sharing drinks,kiss...she was upset and thought she had offended him in some way so he told her but she didn't full y accept it,he didn't tell the band until a couple of years later, he didn't tell his family only telling his sister he was terminal in August 1990 when she asked about his foot but gave no explaination what was wrong with him Montserrat didn't tell anyone, her brother was involved with the 1992 olympics and Barcalona was chosen as the olympic song and she was so excited about performing it with him he then had to tell her bluntly he wouldn't be here,that must have been so difficult he ended up putting his solo to one side and doing an album with her but she didnt have much time to work on it and they had never wrote for an opera singer,mike said they just learnt as they went along but it was difficult and Freddie had to send her demos with him singing Baratone and her parts in falsetto and wait for feed back...they had wrote music for two tracks and had a vague theme and structure but were struggling with lyrics so he asked Tim rice to help out which he did Golden Boy which is very typically Freddie every genre in the mix! when you see Freddie hold and kiss her hand no one would think anything of it but considering the situation it meant a lot obviously Freddie wasn't here for the olympics but apparently she still performed it with his recording they had a great love and respect for each other
Freddie first solo. Started in 83 but he was fitting it in around Queen. Put it to one side to record the works then the tour. He finished it off when they weren't touring America and it was released 85 during the tour with no real promotion no 6 uk
Freddie wrote a whole album for Montserrat. He was thrilled to get to sing one song with her, but she said "How many songs on a rock album? And he replied "ten". She then said "Write ten songs." This became the album titled Barcelona. All beautiful songs. One is all in Spanish, one is half in Japanese. I hope you react to them all.
Montserrat Caballe was considered the best. Soprano of the latter half of the 20th C. They loved each other deeply. He wrote this song for her for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. But it’s more like a hymn to her. He said that he loved music and that she WAS the music. There is a lovely interview where she reminisces about Freddie and how groundbreaking this ‘marriage’ of rock and opera with Freddie’s lyrics and their voices was. She knew the measure of the man! And if you look closely it is beautifully captured in their musical interaction - unabashed veneration. The Golden Boy is a good one too.
Freddie has been called the Greatest Frontman Ever! For good reason. Nobody puts on a show like he did. He made it look effortless and nobody else could compete with his stage presence. RIP Freddie.
When they sing together in perfect harmony, it's bliss! Freddie's vocal control and accuracy was incredible, or else he would not have been able to perform/record with the top operatic soprano coloratura of the time. They became very close friends; she was one of the few people who knew about his AIDS diagnosis; and yes it's very worthwhile to watch a short documentary about the collaboration and friendship between the two of them. That said, it wasn't a competition; he was not an opera singer, nor would he have claimed that he was singing this song with the technique of an opera singer, which is a highly specialized form. He did, however, love opera and he attended performances of classical opera on his own time. Some of Queen's songs have themes and even a few bars drawn directly from famous operas (I think only songs written by Freddie but I'm not certain). I'm sure if he had wanted to pursue it he could have gone in for that training. He was indeed a unique and complex person, and his voice had a richness, depth, timbre, that made it beautiful beyond factors like range and strength.
He saw her once in the Opera and immediately felt in love with his voice (at first he came for Pavarotti). When they met, she asked him to do one song, and after a full album. Like you and us, she found him fascinating. He used to say he loved music and that she was music. For him she was the Graal
Freddie Mercury's talent never fails to surprise. Such a loss to the music world. He and Montserrat recorded 10 songs altogether, How Can I Go On is another of my favourites.
Two absolute titans of rock and opera who adored each other, I always get goose bumps when Freddie really lets loose and gets "rocky", loved your reaction.
RORY!! Not only are you a Queenie but a Freddie Mercury fan!! 💛💛 Freddie & Montserrat we’re the dearest of friends! She passed away in 2018. One of few in the inner circle that Freddie told of his HIV/AIDS diagnosis!! 😥 The Barcelona album is wonderful. My fav THE GOLDEN BOY! 🎶🎶
This was written by Freddie with Mike Moran. Alot of respect and love between him and Montsy. Gotta listen to The Golden Boy...just think Freddie is amazing!!
This was his dream come true he said he would bring Opera to the Masse's an he did an he love monsty an her power voice rest easy both of you I bet the heavens are throwing down with their power house songs 🙏🔥🙏🙏✨✨💯💛💜💙💫🔥
It's a delight to hear Freddie's singing, whatever genre. Another 3 that he did with Montserat are 'How can i go on', 'The Golden Boy' and 'Ensueno'. He never ceases to amaze us all.
I never heard anyone say that before , that Freddie can sing Opera like them , but Opera singers can't sing like Freddie , I never actually thought about it , but it's so obvious now that you actually said it ! 😉
Rory, you are so right, it makes perfect sense. I don't know any other "Rock Star" who could do what he did. Beautiful. I truly believe those two are up in heaven singing for the angels! Oddly enough today I think is Montserrat"s birthday. Happy B. Montse.!
Freddie and Monserrat did shake the foundations from the sky❤❤❤ I am so proud of Freddie for showing the world he could do this. He was unstoppable! The greatest singer of all time❤❤🧡 I still love you Freddie! Kaye
No one can forget they were the first crossover couple -Rock & Opera. Not changing who tney were, but building a bridge. Her tenderness toward him (when he revealed his illness to her) extended beyond singing together. When others asked if she would do this again she said essentially this was so special she could not imagine it happening again.
Great reaction, Rory. Thanks! Freddie and Mike Moran (the dude conducting) wrote the song. I feel the same as you about opera. Were it not for Freddie, I would not be watching and enjoying, although I do have a huge appreciation for Montserrat's vocal abilities. She is truly talented. Her ability to sing softly in the upper register is magnificent and takes a great deal of skill. I don't think I've ever heard anyone sing like her. The two of them make an excellent pair. While Freddie's talent allows him to sing well with her, his real gift is the bond that he has when interacting with the audience. He would not have had the ability to polish that with the opera crowd if he stayed within that genre. It's an entirely different kind of crowd. He also would not have had the flexibility that he maintained as a rock star. It is truly remarkable what he was able to accomplish and share with his fans. The mutual respect, love, and admiration is something that will last forever.
I think Freddie had music running through his veins. We all can’t help loving Freddie, his humor ,humility, generous nature, his kindness. He could do anything.
Freddie was so much more than a simple rock singer with a wide vocal range. It was his dream to collaborate with Montserrat who was one of the greatest sopranos. Freddie and his friend Mike Moran have composed a whole duet album. She really loved Freddie's ideas and they became good friends, too. This was the first crossover between a rock star and an opera diva in the history.
this is of course my personal opinion now, this album and Bohemian Rhapsodie are his masterpieces and if only these should be remembered that is enough for his immortality but there is so much more. He will probably be one of the classics in the distant future.
Freddie wrote this for her 💕💕thank you so much . I was going to ask you to do this . I just love your reactions .... your so funny 💕💕Mike and Freddie wrote this .
I think you are thinking of “exercises in free love” which was his vocals as a demo tape for Montsy to prepare to sing his composition called “Ensueno” (as I say , I think that’s what you are referring to?)
What a glorious surprise finding your reaction today. You know it's also Diva Montserrat's birthday! The lyrics written by Freddie, music by Mike Moran who's also the pianist and director with the baton. The entire Barcelona album is wonderful. I love their The Golden Boy and How Can I Go On. Deaky, Queen's bass player is wonderful on How Can I Go On. Thanks oodles for this!
Is it actually her birthday? That is a crazy coincidence I truly had no idea I will react to the whole album, thanks for letting me know they have an album together
What and an accomplishment for Freddie. And Montsy & Mike Moran too. You should check out the demos Freddie did for Montserrat, “singing” her parts. Exercises in free love & Rachmaninoff’s revenge, became Ensueño & the fallen priest on the Barcelona album. (I think I have the right!) There’s a great interview with the band where they tease Freddie about this project. Really sweet.
Great reaction Rory! There's a version of this that is LIVE. It's called "Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona - Live at the Ku Club Ibiza, 1987." I hadn't realized they actually did a few performances live at different venues until it popped up on my laptop. You might enjoy it. It's fun to see them in a live performance enjoying themselves. The reaction from the crowd is awesome.
Made up that you've found this track Rory, it's been very easy to just take Fred at face value as a rock front man. But he had so much more. You could always watch the film Bohemian Rhapsody ( I think it's still chanel 4 on demand , Remi Malek did a fantastic job
@@bluebell3720 I'm not sure what you mean by unfair. aiui, the remaining band members were very happy with the film I can't see them allowing anything in it ( Brian & Roger had editorial rights, not sure if Deak had any input) that reflected badly on Fred, OK it was small snippets, but it's all about opinion. For me, I'd like to think the old queen would have loved it. Christ 31 years have gone by since we lost him in all that time there's been no one to touch him
Please please react to Golden boy A warning it seems to clearly finish but there's an extra part, thats my only slight criticism that I wish they had bridged that better But still a beautiful song
According to Brian May, in the beginning Freddie was just an ok singer. He would prance about on stage and pose, but his vocals were not very developed yet. Freddie heard himself recorded and said," that will not do at all" and Brian said he worked very hard to develop the voice that made him famous. He is a self made man.
sorry for my long comment!
this is the first ever opera cross over! so glad they had the chance to do this, she was a top soprano and explained how disciplined it was...but said he taught her how to really enjoy the music and sing in a way she hadn't before.
he did this with Mike Moran who he met in 86 when he did time and in my defence for David Clarke who was the writer and main composer with mike who explained when he went to meet and record with Freddie he had an accident and hurt his wrists but told them not to tell him,but Freddie wanted changes made so was telling him to run through it,change it, make it faster..wanted a long run at the end..eventually he was really struggling to play the piano and someone told Freddie who replied oh get her a pill and a vodka she'll be fine!
Freddie had been given a huge advancement in 83 to do two solo albums, the first was released in 85 and he started his second in 87. at the end of the 86 tour he said he was done with touring, he wanted a brake from the band and was doing his solo but if after an agreed brake if they all really wanted to carry on recording as Queen he would so long as they also agreed to changes which they did and recorded the miracle in 88
during that time mike agreed to do the album with him, Freddie said to him we worked so well together would you like to do an album with me , YES! but first Freddie wanted to do a one off cover of the Great Pretender which they did Jan 87 released Feb and went to no 4. mike said Freddie forgot he need a B side so told mike to play something classical and he would improve which was excersises in free love thinking it would be funny to pretend to be a soprano.
they had started the solo and Brian had played guitar on one of the tracks which later became a Queen track.
when Montserrat got in touch wanting to meet him,she had been told that the previous year on tour Freddie had said she had the most beautiful voice he ever heard
he took mike (and others) to barcalona with him to meet her as well as Beach their lawyer/manager they decided to perform EI F L as an ice braker but he got nervous and blurted out I have something for you she took this as it was a gift to her, listened said she liked it very much and told mike to have all the music written down for her when she came back in a few hours she would perform it at covent garden in 3 weeks and mike would play piano!
as a surprise to Freddie she had written lyrics for it, she went back to his and stayed there until 6am! to her amusement the press were outside when she left! there's a tape recording of him telling her she needs to go home and she was upset thinking he didn't want her there but he was just concerned for her
they spent the night as mike put it warbling away to everything and anything just having fun
she said in an interview she knew he had conquered her!
he agreed to dwritting s song for them but concentrated on his solo but she kept ringing so as they met inBarcalona he wrote Barcalona! but by the time they got to record it he had found out he haad AIDS so when they met up again she went to kiss him and he didnt let her she then went to kiss him and he said no, at that time people were scared you could get aids by sharing drinks,kiss...she was upset and thought she had offended him in some way so he told her but she didn't full y accept it,he didn't tell the band until a couple of years later, he didn't tell his family only telling his sister he was terminal in August 1990 when she asked about his foot but gave no explaination what was wrong with him
Montserrat didn't tell anyone, her brother was involved with the 1992 olympics and Barcalona was chosen as the olympic song and she was so excited about performing it with him he then had to tell her bluntly he wouldn't be here,that must have been so difficult
he ended up putting his solo to one side and doing an album with her but she didnt have much time to work on it and they had never wrote for an opera singer,mike said they just learnt as they went along but it was difficult and Freddie had to send her demos with him singing Baratone and her parts in falsetto and wait for feed back...they had wrote music for two tracks and had a vague theme and structure but were struggling with lyrics so he asked Tim rice to help out which he did
Golden Boy which is very typically Freddie every genre in the mix!
when you see Freddie hold and kiss her hand no one would think anything of it but considering the situation it meant a lot
obviously Freddie wasn't here for the olympics but apparently she still performed it with his recording
they had a great love and respect for each other
Excellent post bluebell. I've followed Queen for 50 years and I found that very interesting thanks
Went to kiss him..then went to sip his drink.
It was late on me writing this!
They had been releasing albums every two years since 78 so had they kept on schedule it wouldn't have been any different only they weren't touring
Freddie first solo.
Started in 83 but he was fitting it in around Queen.
Put it to one side to record the works then the tour.
He finished it off when they weren't touring America and it was released 85 during the tour with no real promotion no 6 uk
The single Barcalona was no 8 uk in 87
Re released after the olympics no 2 uk.
Freddie wrote a whole album for Montserrat. He was thrilled to get to sing one song with her, but she said "How many songs on a rock album? And he replied "ten". She then said "Write ten songs." This became the album titled Barcelona. All beautiful songs. One is all in Spanish, one is half in Japanese. I hope you react to them all.
Freddie always said he'd be a legend and he was right.
They adored each other. They both learned from each other different ways of singing. They did a whole album together.
Montserrat Caballe was considered the best. Soprano of the latter half of the 20th C. They loved each other deeply. He wrote this song for her for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. But it’s more like a hymn to her. He said that he loved music and that she WAS the music. There is a lovely interview where she reminisces about Freddie and how groundbreaking this ‘marriage’ of rock and opera with Freddie’s lyrics and their voices was. She knew the measure of the man! And if you look closely it is beautifully captured in their musical interaction - unabashed veneration. The Golden Boy is a good one too.
Old punk here but I can appreciate greatness, this was Barcelona Olympics song!🏴
They loved each other.. very much. She was as revered as he was, they were a match made in heaven!
Freddie has been called the Greatest Frontman Ever! For good reason. Nobody puts on a show like he did. He made it look effortless and nobody else could compete with his stage presence. RIP Freddie.
FREDDIE BROUGHT OPERA TO THE MASSE'S LIKE. HE SAID HE WOULD !!!!💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🥰💋🌹🌹
Freddie and Montserrat were the perfect pair to break the good old conventions.
When they sing together in perfect harmony, it's bliss! Freddie's vocal control and accuracy was incredible, or else he would not have been able to perform/record with the top operatic soprano coloratura of the time. They became very close friends; she was one of the few people who knew about his AIDS diagnosis; and yes it's very worthwhile to watch a short documentary about the collaboration and friendship between the two of them. That said, it wasn't a competition; he was not an opera singer, nor would he have claimed that he was singing this song with the technique of an opera singer, which is a highly specialized form. He did, however, love opera and he attended performances of classical opera on his own time. Some of Queen's songs have themes and even a few bars drawn directly from famous operas (I think only songs written by Freddie but I'm not certain). I'm sure if he had wanted to pursue it he could have gone in for that training. He was indeed a unique and complex person, and his voice had a richness, depth, timbre, that made it beautiful beyond factors like range and strength.
Yes. It's a Hard Life (written by Freddie). The first lines are taken directly from the opera Pagliacci.
@@betseyclark2832 yes! I believe the lyrics to bohemian rhapsody also reference pagliacci and other figures from Italian opera
Nice reaction! Yes you're right he was fascinating in every way! You can't help but admire him!
He saw her once in the Opera and immediately felt in love with his voice (at first he came for Pavarotti). When they met, she asked him to do one song, and after a full album. Like you and us, she found him fascinating. He used to say he loved music and that she was music. For him she was the Graal
Freddie Mercury's talent never fails to surprise. Such a loss to the music world. He and Montserrat recorded 10 songs altogether, How Can I Go On is another of my favourites.
Two absolute titans of rock and opera who adored each other, I always get goose bumps when Freddie really lets loose and gets "rocky", loved your reaction.
RORY!! Not only are you a Queenie but a Freddie Mercury fan!! 💛💛
Freddie & Montserrat we’re the dearest of friends! She passed away in 2018.
One of few in the inner circle that Freddie told of his HIV/AIDS diagnosis!! 😥
The Barcelona album is wonderful. My fav THE GOLDEN BOY! 🎶🎶
This was written by Freddie with Mike Moran. Alot of respect and love between him and Montsy. Gotta listen to The Golden Boy...just think Freddie is amazing!!
I didn’t know he wrote this as well, that’s crazy, I will def check that out
Absolutely beautiful and Freddie did co-write the music for this album.
That was a perfect way to put it! Nobody can do was Freddie did!👑💓
This was his dream come true he said he would bring Opera to the Masse's an he did an he love monsty an her power voice rest easy both of you I bet the heavens are throwing down with their power house songs 🙏🔥🙏🙏✨✨💯💛💜💙💫🔥
You are right Rory, Freddie is the best and can sing anything, better than anyone else! He was so versatile! I LOVE FREDDIE ❤️
Freddie and Mike Moran (the guy directing the orchestra) wrote this together.
Well put Rory....Freddie could sing anything!!
It's a delight to hear Freddie's singing, whatever genre. Another 3 that he did with Montserat are 'How can i go on', 'The Golden Boy' and 'Ensueno'. He never ceases to amaze us all.
I never heard anyone say that before , that Freddie can sing Opera like them , but Opera singers can't sing like Freddie , I never actually thought about it , but it's so obvious now that you actually said it ! 😉
That was such a reaction .
I never thought of that either💕
Rory, you are so right, it makes perfect sense. I don't know any other "Rock Star" who could do what he did. Beautiful. I truly believe those two
are up in heaven singing for the angels! Oddly enough today I think is Montserrat"s birthday. Happy B. Montse.!
Love your Queen journey 😊❤️ Hugs from Denmark.
Freddie and Monserrat did shake the foundations from the sky❤❤❤ I am so proud of Freddie for showing the world he could do this. He was unstoppable! The greatest singer of all time❤❤🧡 I still love you Freddie! Kaye
Rory.. luv ya! I too only began listening to Opera, because of Freddie! 😊 The Mans talents were endless!
Monserrat was amazing.
No one can forget they were the first crossover couple -Rock & Opera. Not changing who tney were, but building a bridge. Her tenderness toward him (when he revealed his illness to her) extended beyond singing together. When others asked if she would do this again she said essentially this was so special she could not imagine it happening again.
Great reaction, Rory. Thanks! Freddie and Mike Moran (the dude conducting) wrote the song. I feel the same as you about opera. Were it not for Freddie, I would not be watching and enjoying, although I do have a huge appreciation for Montserrat's vocal abilities. She is truly talented. Her ability to sing softly in the upper register is magnificent and takes a great deal of skill. I don't think I've ever heard anyone sing like her. The two of them make an excellent pair. While Freddie's talent allows him to sing well with her, his real gift is the bond that he has when interacting with the audience. He would not have had the ability to polish that with the opera crowd if he stayed within that genre. It's an entirely different kind of crowd. He also would not have had the flexibility that he maintained as a rock star. It is truly remarkable what he was able to accomplish and share with his fans. The mutual respect, love, and admiration is something that will last forever.
I think Freddie had music running through his veins. We all can’t help loving Freddie, his humor ,humility, generous nature, his kindness. He could do anything.
Freddie could sing anything he wanted, and he did!
Freddie was so much more than a simple rock singer with a wide vocal range. It was his dream to collaborate with Montserrat who was one of the greatest sopranos. Freddie and his friend Mike Moran have composed a whole duet album. She really loved Freddie's ideas and they became good friends, too. This was the first crossover between a rock star and an opera diva in the history.
The one and only forever Freddie. U put it right. He can do what they do, but they can't do what does.
this is of course my personal opinion now, this album and Bohemian Rhapsodie are his masterpieces and if only these should be remembered that is enough for his immortality but there is so much more. He will probably be one of the classics in the distant future.
Freddie wrote this for her 💕💕thank you so much . I was going to ask you to do this . I just love your reactions .... your so funny 💕💕Mike and Freddie wrote this .
Freddie called her Montsy
I think you are thinking of “exercises in free love” which was his vocals as a demo tape for Montsy to prepare to sing his composition called “Ensueno” (as I say , I think that’s what you are referring to?)
He wrote an album for her he adored her and was like a kid in a sweet shop
What a glorious surprise finding your reaction today. You know it's also Diva Montserrat's birthday! The lyrics written by Freddie, music by Mike Moran who's also the pianist and director with the baton. The entire Barcelona album is wonderful. I love their The Golden Boy and How Can I Go On. Deaky, Queen's bass player is wonderful on How Can I Go On. Thanks oodles for this!
Is it actually her birthday? That is a crazy coincidence I truly had no idea
I will react to the whole album, thanks for letting me know they have an album together
Freddie was also songwriter here
@@Roryreacts (12 April 1933 - 6 October 2018) reported on Social Media today and also shown on Wikipedia. (I double-checked) lol
@@Danielik25 That he was; a wonderful writer of songs. I read he wrote over 50 of Queen's songs.
@@marvalstith2749 Yes and also his own songs without Queen
Hi Rory ! I think you’d like The Golden Boy 🔥💕 Have always thought the Golden Boy was Freddie. Great reaction for Barcelona ♥️
Milton Keynes Bowl!! Great concert!
Absolutely! , especially the songs from Hot Space 😉
Days of our lives documentary is good.
Thanks, Rory - he wrote this for his "idol" Montsy... they were very much in love.... :)
Thank you for doing this reaction
I love Freddie Mercury!!!!! ❤️
Great reaction you nailed it.
Queen - 'Days Of Our Lives' is a good Documentary sir.
you happened to react to this on what would have been her 89th birthday! RIP Montsy!
Thoughtful commentary. I enjoyed your reaction to this song.
What and an accomplishment for Freddie. And Montsy & Mike Moran too.
You should check out the demos Freddie did for Montserrat, “singing” her parts.
Exercises in free love & Rachmaninoff’s revenge, became Ensueño
& the fallen priest on the Barcelona album. (I think I have the right!)
There’s a great interview with the band where they tease Freddie about this project. Really sweet.
Yes they are amazing ❤😂
Legends
Watch the making of. One Vision. It’s a documentary,
Long version
Great reaction Rory! There's a version of this that is LIVE. It's called "Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona - Live at the Ku Club Ibiza, 1987." I hadn't realized they actually did a few performances live at different venues until it popped up on my laptop. You might enjoy it. It's fun to see them in a live performance enjoying themselves. The reaction from the crowd is awesome.
Monserrat is the Google front page in the USA. Today is her birthday.
Chills
Listen to 'Golden Boy'! Another great song of them! You will be surprised. You will love it.
Greetings from Germany.
It’s Queen On Fire Live At The Bowl in ( Not the Hollywood Bowl)
Can't we all have beautiful reactions. Music transendes us all. ❤️🤘
That exactly what I said the first time I heard this lol well fuck me Freddie god his voice! Great reaction!
My Reaction too....They do "HOW CAN I GO ON " Together also almost better...almost !!!!
You should check out the Greenday audience of 65,000 people singing Bohemian Rhapsody before they came on stage 😊
Freddie did write BARCELONA
Made up that you've found this track Rory, it's been very easy to just take Fred at face value as a rock front man. But he had so much more. You could always watch the film Bohemian Rhapsody ( I think it's still chanel 4 on demand , Remi Malek did a fantastic job
It ls better to see some documentary , the true in this Hollywood story is about 20%, the biggest lie is about his illness and Live Aid
@@Danielik25 simply recommended a film for entertainment value, I didn't claim it was a cradle to the grave biopic
@@Beefy5039 💖
sorry I hated that film and think it was very unfair to Freddie
@@bluebell3720 I'm not sure what you mean by unfair. aiui, the remaining band members were very happy with the film I can't see them allowing anything in it ( Brian & Roger had editorial rights, not sure if Deak had any input) that reflected badly on Fred, OK it was small snippets, but it's all about opinion. For me, I'd like to think the old queen would have loved it. Christ 31 years have gone by since we lost him in all that time there's been no one to touch him
Pls react to No one but you by Queen. Tribute song for Freddie Mercury
Please please react to Golden boy
A warning it seems to clearly finish but there's an extra part, thats my only slight criticism that I wish they had bridged that better
But still a beautiful song
Go listento James brown and Pavarotti and Celine dion with Pavarotti
You have to check out the Golden boy next. Here is the link
ua-cam.com/video/OPizyP4x30I/v-deo.html
According to Brian May, in the beginning Freddie was just an ok singer. He would prance about on stage and pose, but his vocals were not very developed yet. Freddie heard himself recorded and said," that will not do at all" and Brian said he worked very hard to develop the voice that made him famous. He is a self made man.