"Clark, who first met Mercury in 1976 when Queen played at London’s Hyde Park, said that the singer asked, “How do you want me to perform this?” just before shooting started at the Dominion. Clark told him he wanted “a cross between Edith Piaf, Jennifer Holliday and Shirley Bassey.” There is some fantastic interview footage from 1986, in which Mercury is filmed recalling his response: “Well, dear. I have all the dresses. I can do it perfectly,” he joked." 🤣
There are so many songs I'll give you three.1. you take my breath away, beautiful love song live at Hyde park. Freddie wrote this for his new lover,he was there that night and Freddie decided to sing this. 2. The show must go on. Written by Brian this is very close to the end of Freddie's life,he can no longer stand to sing, he had to prop himself up. Brian was concerned that Freddie may find some of the notes too hard, Freddie said" I'll fucking do it darling",took a swig of vodka and went for it in one take. One of the most powerful Queen songs. This is a dying man. 3. Who wants to live forever? From the Highlander movie, written by Brian. Live in Budapest. Just magical I love your reactions they're so raw and honest. I have a life limiting heart condition and when I see the dignity that Freddie showed when dying makes me want to try and do the same thing.
The wildest thing is that the version you listened to was just the demo, he recorded it as a guide track with someone playing piano, just to practice it before they recorded the proper studio version with the full production and arrangement. The producer (Dave Clarke) realised a few years ago that he still had the recording of this demo version, so he went back and cleaned it up and went back to the original film negative of the music video rushes and put the pieces together as a brand new music video in 4K to showcase this amazing unheard of alternative version that had been in his archive for decades!
If you want to hear Freddie sing a song in falsetto listen to Cool Cat. Freddie plays the electric piano and John Deacon plays all the other instruments.
Freddie! His voice is so powerful and beautiful. Like you said, such an important message for us all and Freddie had his own unique way of relaying it to us all. Thanks for playing this for us!
Freddie's dignity is a great example to us all; my husband was dying very similarly; may God give me strength to imitate them when the time comes! May you all be blessed!
A lot of people are not familiar with Freddie's solo stuff. It was not very successful when it was released but had a good amount of success after Freddie passed. With that said, it has been a lot of years since Freddie left the planet and there has been nobody really promoting his solo music. Brian May keeps the media presence of Queen as a very high priority and with things like the Bohemian Rhapsody movie and even the musical We Will Rock You, there is great amount of exposure for the band and of course they are still touring so that has introduced the band to a whole new group and a couple of generations of fans. People know Freddie as part of Queen and only the Queenies or the Queen Army really know much about Freddie's solo projects. The same is probably true of both Brian's and Roger's solo projects as well.
Though of course this is Freddie without Queen, it's not really solo work. It is from the musical "Time" which was being produced, I believe, by Freddie's very close friend Dave Clark. You're right though, Freddie's solo work didn't do as well as he'd hoped though in later years it's been quite highly regarded by critics etc.
If you get a chance check Out the full video. It illustrates perfectly how Freddie sang with his whole being. IMO it’s one of his best vocal performances.
What WEIRD TIMING: My oldest friend (we’ve known each other over 40 years) has just been put in hospice w terminal cancer… It’s happened quite fast. SO…. I LOVE this Freddie song, but I’ll have to wait till later to watch. (Can’t handle it right now)🙏🏻
I know the message is bigger than all of us. Thank you Seb. Needed this as I go to St. Pete pride tomorrow and remember all the friends I have lost. I appreciate you buddy!
Thanks for your reaction. Yes, the power of Freddie’s voice can leave you speechless! I totally agree with those saying you should also check out „In my defence”. Take good care!
You must react to Freddie singing In My Defense for a case of chills listening to his voice. To be blown away by Brian’s guitar you must hear BIJOU. It’s amazing
I am old enough to have watched the musical live on stage. It was brilliant, but Freddie didn’t feature in it, the lead was played by Cliff Richard. It was only when the soundtrack was released that we realised Freddie was on it. Fantastic! Beautiful and haunting!
Days of our Lives was the last video in which he appeared 😥but Mother Love was his last recorded song (May 1991); Freddie recorded two verses but never came back to the studio so Brian sings the third. So sad.
I agree with reacting to These are the Days of our Lives and do a reaction to Mother Love. Both songs are so moving. I always get teary eyed when listening to these songs and love the reactions to those who have reacted to these two songs
@@AngieHorvathI tend to think - wait for Days of Our Lives until you've seen/heard everything else. Once you see it, you don't forget the deep sadness. Get through all of the joy first. (Just my opinion)
This was in the works for a few years and so far, no band has received this kind of $$ of their music, just over a billion pounds. This doesn't include royalties from live performances.
One of the greats Freddie Mercury was. This is totally off the subject, but, I was wanting to invite you to listen to a group that no one covers. They were country, country/rock. However, I don't know how to work this damn thing to just send you a text. The group, if you be interested is Amazing Rythem Aces, the song, Amazing Grace (used to be her favorite song). I apologize since you are on the topic of rock n roll today. Been wanting to send you a link for a while now but this texting, let's just I'd do better to dial up or send a letter. Thnks
Freddy was aware that he would die early due to AIDS, which adds a poignant layer to his understanding of time's passage and to his interpretation of the song.
You should check out Dial Drunk by Noah Kahan There is an original version and one where Post Malone has a verse. Both are good. Not sure which is my favorite.
Queen have just sold their back catalogue to sony but it shouldnt cover this one or any of Freddies solo work) as this track belongs to Dave Clark. I dont get it.
For 1.2 billion $$. More than any other band/artist. I imagine it will get harder now to use videos etc. They're getting older, I understand why it was time to sell. What a windfall! Not that they need it ;)
❤Freddie❤. There will never be another one 😢RIP Darling ❤
"Clark, who first met Mercury in 1976 when Queen played at London’s Hyde Park, said that the singer asked, “How do you want me to perform this?” just before shooting started at the Dominion. Clark told him he wanted “a cross between Edith Piaf, Jennifer Holliday and Shirley Bassey.” There is some fantastic interview footage from 1986, in which Mercury is filmed recalling his response: “Well, dear. I have all the dresses. I can do it perfectly,” he joked." 🤣
😂That's our Freddie... 🙃❤️
I can't go too many days without listening to Freddie.
Another great song is “In My Defense”. He record it with “Time”, both for an album with other singers.
There are so many songs I'll give you three.1. you take my breath away, beautiful love song live at Hyde park. Freddie wrote this for his new lover,he was there that night and Freddie decided to sing this.
2. The show must go on. Written by Brian this is very close to the end of Freddie's life,he can no longer stand to sing, he had to prop himself up. Brian was concerned that Freddie may find some of the notes too hard, Freddie said" I'll fucking do it darling",took a swig of vodka and went for it in one take. One of the most powerful Queen songs. This is a dying man.
3. Who wants to live forever? From the Highlander movie, written by Brian. Live in Budapest. Just magical
I love your reactions they're so raw and honest.
I have a life limiting heart condition and when I see the dignity that Freddie showed when dying makes me want to try and do the same thing.
Perfect choices
The wildest thing is that the version you listened to was just the demo, he recorded it as a guide track with someone playing piano, just to practice it before they recorded the proper studio version with the full production and arrangement. The producer (Dave Clarke) realised a few years ago that he still had the recording of this demo version, so he went back and cleaned it up and went back to the original film negative of the music video rushes and put the pieces together as a brand new music video in 4K to showcase this amazing unheard of alternative version that had been in his archive for decades!
If you want to hear Freddie sing a song in falsetto listen to Cool Cat. Freddie plays the electric piano and John Deacon plays all the other instruments.
Listen to Freddie singing don't try so hard - just as beautiful and powerful as this
He could make you feel every word.
Freddie! His voice is so powerful and beautiful. Like you said, such an important message for us all and Freddie had his own unique way of relaying it to us all. Thanks for playing this for us!
Freddie is magical. Like no other. Saw Queen live 4 times, and always was blown away at how captivating he was. So missed.
Voice from another dimension! Simply moving and amazing❣️
That was so haunting! Such a master of his craft.
One of the best ever voices...
Thanks
In my defence, was a song done for the same project. As much as I love time I think in my defence is even better
My God what his voice does to me.
Freddie's dignity is a great example to us all; my husband was dying very similarly; may God give me strength to imitate them when the time comes! May you all be blessed!
Darja? I think we all have at least two angels who are waiting for us in Heaven ... 😇😇
This was written by Dave
Clark . Such a timeless song
always n forever freddie
Such an emotional version. I had not heard it without the background music. It’s more powerful this way.
No one like freddy.he make me cry,with so much Joy.
A lot of people are not familiar with Freddie's solo stuff. It was not very successful when it was released but had a good amount of success after Freddie passed. With that said, it has been a lot of years since Freddie left the planet and there has been nobody really promoting his solo music. Brian May keeps the media presence of Queen as a very high priority and with things like the Bohemian Rhapsody movie and even the musical We Will Rock You, there is great amount of exposure for the band and of course they are still touring so that has introduced the band to a whole new group and a couple of generations of fans. People know Freddie as part of Queen and only the Queenies or the Queen Army really know much about Freddie's solo projects. The same is probably true of both Brian's and Roger's solo projects as well.
Though of course this is Freddie without Queen, it's not really solo work. It is from the musical "Time" which was being produced, I believe, by Freddie's very close friend Dave Clark. You're right though, Freddie's solo work didn't do as well as he'd hoped though in later years it's been quite highly regarded by critics etc.
Omg 💔💔it breaks me every time 😢😢
Magical voice..miss him
Freddie was beyond this world. We didn’t deserve him and I miss him. I wish I had seen them in concert before he passed.
If you get a chance check
Out the full video. It illustrates perfectly how Freddie sang with his whole being.
IMO it’s one of his best vocal performances.
Freddie definitely did a few versions of this song. I remember when this first came out out thinking it was a Queen song!
Beautiful
Yup. Nobody but NOBODY could, can, or ever will sing like Freddy. His voice quality and ability is unrivaled. Period
Thanks for reacting to this. Appreciate it.
Always leaves me in tears.. great reaction thank you.
You should listen to Freddie sing " The Great Pretender"
THAT is a great version of the song!! The video is awesome too!!!
What WEIRD TIMING:
My oldest friend (we’ve known each other over 40 years) has just been put in hospice w terminal cancer… It’s happened quite fast.
SO….
I LOVE this Freddie song, but I’ll have to wait till later to watch. (Can’t handle it right now)🙏🏻
I will pray for you both. God loves us all..talk to him. He is there waiting for you.
@@ginger7044 I KNOW He is, THANK YOU.🫶 My friend finally passed away last night, so she’s at home with Him.🙏
@@ginger7044THANK YOU🙏
Yes, God’s always with me.
My friend’s in Heaven now… Prayers for her husband of 30 years; she was The Love Of His Life.🙏
I know the message is bigger than all of us. Thank you Seb. Needed this as I go to St. Pete pride tomorrow and remember all the friends I have lost. I appreciate you buddy!
Thanks for your reaction. Yes, the power of Freddie’s voice can leave you speechless! I totally agree with those saying you should also check out „In my defence”. Take good care!
Adam Lambert has done this beautifully brilliant song and made it his own. Well worth the time and effort to watch it.
You must react to Freddie singing In My Defense for a case of chills listening to his voice. To be blown away by Brian’s guitar you must hear BIJOU. It’s amazing
I am old enough to have watched the musical live on stage. It was brilliant, but Freddie didn’t feature in it, the lead was played by Cliff Richard. It was only when the soundtrack was released that we realised Freddie was on it. Fantastic! Beautiful and haunting!
LEGEND❤
If you have heard These are the Days of our Lives, you need to. Last song he recorded before he died.
Days of our Lives was the last video in which he appeared 😥but Mother Love was his last recorded song (May 1991); Freddie recorded two verses but never came back to the studio so Brian sings the third. So sad.
I agree with reacting to These are the Days of our Lives and do a reaction to Mother Love. Both songs are so moving. I always get teary eyed when listening to these songs and love the reactions to those who have reacted to these two songs
@@AngieHorvathI tend to think - wait for Days of Our Lives until you've seen/heard everything else. Once you see it, you don't forget the deep sadness. Get through all of the joy first. (Just my opinion)
The Greatest
Legend 🎉
Heard today, Queen have sold their back catalogue for £1 billion
so afraid the videos won't be as available on youtube as they are now.
This was in the works for a few years and so far, no band has received this kind of $$ of their music, just over a billion pounds. This doesn't include royalties from live performances.
Please react to "In My Defense", also recorded at the same time...❤
I ❤ Freddie!
Amazing
Love Freddie.
Time waits for nobody and nobody gets out of life alive. I find that the Golden Rule works well for me. :)
Freddie Mercury Queens,BeeGees,Pink Floyd,they are only born once and they will ne immortal
You need to check out cool cat. Amazing
Magnificient. Please, react to Prince - Solo.
It had few millions of views but had been taken down unfortunately.
good stuff
One of the greats Freddie Mercury was.
This is totally off the subject, but, I was wanting to invite you to listen to a group that no one covers. They were country, country/rock. However, I don't know how to work this damn thing to just send you a text.
The group, if you be interested is Amazing Rythem Aces, the song, Amazing Grace (used to be her favorite song).
I apologize since you are on the topic of rock n roll today. Been wanting to send you a link for a while now but this texting, let's just I'd do better to dial up or send a letter. Thnks
Try it on the album...Stacked Deck
you really need to do queen to much love will kill you i think that one of there best
Dude try " Dragon attack" live at Montreal you won't regret it
Freddy was aware that he would die early due to AIDS, which adds a poignant layer to his understanding of time's passage and to his interpretation of the song.
You should check out Dial Drunk by Noah Kahan
There is an original version and one where Post Malone has a verse. Both are good. Not sure which is my favorite.
Queen have just sold their back catalogue to sony but it shouldnt cover this one or any of Freddies solo work) as this track belongs to Dave Clark. I dont get it.
For 1.2 billion $$. More than any other band/artist. I imagine it will get harder now to use videos etc. They're getting older, I understand why it was time to sell. What a windfall! Not that they need it ;)
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has this been pitch corrected? if so, Freddie deserves better
Im sorry....but the original version its much better....freddie dosnt approved this version!!