Negin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) check out Google today. :D It's worth hitting "play". I LOVE Google images. Love, love, love his music. He was an absolute genius. For those who can't get it on Google, . Edited September 5, 2011 by Negin in Grenada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Thanks for sharing! Love his music...he had the most wonderful voice. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asta Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I STILL miss him. How sad is that? I don't think the video is available in the US until the 6th, though... We were all talking last night about the dearth of 'distinctive' singers in the past 10-15 years. I mean, seriously - you hear Freddie Mercury, and you immediately know it is him. Most of the drivel pop you hear today is so auto-tuned and Disney-fied, who knows who it is... a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Nice! The other day, ds was talking about Queen in the car. Dd says "I know Queen.". Ds: "Yeah, 'Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia let me go...'" Dd: "Wait. Queen stole a Muppet song!?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 That was wonderful! Thank you!!! I miss him, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Freddie was - to me - what front man singers should be. A showman and that voice.... sigh.... I do so miss him. Here's my favorite performance of his. I remember watching it live and thinking that Queen stole the show that day. http://youtu.be/6A1mej1TMrg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Freddie was - to me - what front man singers should be. A showman and that voice.... sigh.... I do so miss him. Here's my favorite performance of his. I remember watching it live and thinking that Queen stole the show that day. http://youtu.be/6A1mej1TMrg Absolute perfection! Thank you for sharing this link!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This is the first song I ever heard of his. I still love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This is the first song I ever heard of his. I still love it. I love that one. It's so poignant. I still get chills hearing his voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I STILL miss him. How sad is that? I don't think the video is available in the US until the 6th, though... We were all talking last night about the dearth of 'distinctive' singers in the past 10-15 years. I mean, seriously - you hear Freddie Mercury, and you immediately know it is him. Most of the drivel pop you hear today is so auto-tuned and Disney-fied, who knows who it is... a :iagree: I was a weirdo in highschool...was into Queen loooooooooooong before my classmates discovered them via Wayne's World (:ack2:)...Honestly can't remember a time that I wasn't listening to Queen. I performed Bohemian Rhapsody as a poety recital for my gr 12 English class :lol: One of my favourites was him performing with Maria Callas. He was an incredible, incredible talent. All my kids know Queen. And love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This is the first song I ever heard of his. I still love it. Brain May actually composed that one. Freddy always steals the show though. Listening to Queen on youtube seems a good way to celebrate both his birthday and Labor Day. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 DH and I were just talking yesterday about the uber-cheesy Flash Gordan movie whose soundtrack was a Queen album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 cleared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I was watching Biography Channel specials about Queen and Freddie last week. Musically it is just tragic because he is so talented. But I was also left a bit angry with him after I learned his friends and family were warning him to take precautions but he refused and eventually contracted AIDS. Not to mention that he probably infected others. And then the loss of the music, how hs band members could have gone on longer as Queen... Ah, Freddie, at least we are left with amazing music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Is it bad that I realized after over an hr of watching videos that I realized its also my Mom's bd today? :blushing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeslieAnneLevine Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just thought I'd post this. Love Freddie and love Montreux, Switzerland! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I was watching Biography Channel specials about Queen and Freddie last week. Musically it is just tragic because he is so talented. But I was also left a bit angry with him after I learned his friends and family were warning him to take precautions but he refused and eventually contracted AIDS. Not to mention that he probably infected others. And then the loss of the music, how hs band members could have gone on longer as Queen... Ah, Freddie, at least we are left with amazing music. I think you have to remember the times, though. We really didn't know much about HIV/AIDS then. There wasn't a lot of accurate information, and there were so many misconceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 2nd 'Is it bad?' question... Is it bad that I'm now answering the phone, "Happy Freddie Mercury birthday!" :lol: Methinks I need a hobby. Or a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 2nd 'Is it bad?' question... Is it bad that I'm now answering the phone, "Happy Freddie Mercury birthday!" :lol: Methinks I need a hobby. Or a nap. I'd be tempted to answer the phone singing 'I Want to Break Free'. :tongue_smilie: Dh says my singing that would discourage any telemarketer from ever calling here again. :D He also wants me to stop singing 'Somebody To Love'. My oldest is singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. I have taught him well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think you have to remember the times, though. We really didn't know much about HIV/AIDS then. There wasn't a lot of accurate information, and there were so many misconceptions. I do remember the times. But when news of a gay disease that was killing people becasme known, his friends kept telling him to take precautions and not have so much free sex in bathhouses and such. To be choosier about partners. He refused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I do so miss him. Here's my favorite performance of his. I remember watching it live and thinking that Queen stole the show that day.http://youtu.be/6A1mej1TMrg :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: I was glued to the TV watching it while living in the U.K. He was THE BEST. Miss him so much. This is one of our favorite performances of his. Amazing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Just thought I'd post this. Love Freddie and love Montreux, Switzerland! Love it. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I can't believe it has been nearly twenty years since he passed away. :( I don't think many performers now could hold a candle to him. I like the mustaches on the bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 A wonderful tribute to a great talent. He is definitely missed in the music world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'd be tempted to answer the phone singing 'I Want to Break Free'. :tongue_smilie: Dh says my singing that would discourage any telemarketer from ever calling here again. :D He also wants me to stop singing 'Somebody To Love'. My oldest is singing 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. I have taught him well. My kids have been singing Queen forever :D Some smart alecks claim this is my theme song. I have NO idea what they're talking about *flutters eyelashes innocently* http://www.youtube.com/user/queenofficial?ytsession=2ZHYPgWNLDbxDeO7GA9OHx0obyRgyIjMVhc4lWJWa-1mBMrmRnvdEyywXpC_ruzDeP90R5aBDWiu7anLH5EoLDKAA9suMRymW06hLGRBox4kk9GiyRviRy_ZuUQf7Utx0qTRTfeucCVbS-EoPl7L1c1vrxeT-Bdc8tqMz17TmbEDUgONzKxhKMGtFmXNOX8YZnEoqdWfrUCjU4zn5WWQaFlZDVdz0h91V1LeCsY5ON5Q8dNB3uDc5t85fD7pHCVRYdAtgYdbrDCqLKNt1atxbNkd2vRCWfGqDxuV9aqjc9M#p/search/35/hFDcoX7s6rE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I do remember the times. But when news of a gay disease that was killing people becasme known, his friends kept telling him to take precautions and not have so much free sex in bathhouses and such. To be choosier about partners. He refused. That's pretty average for single young men, especially those who've had a taste of fame. The bad stuff will never happen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 College. Tallahassee - Florida State University. Late 70's. A bunch of us in the dorm singing Bohemian Rhapsody at the top of our lungs. Thanks for the memories, Freddie. I still miss you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I was introduced the Queen very late. 1992 when the Blue Jays won the World Series. It was just after midnight here and not one neighbour complained when the kid across the street stuck his stereo speakers out his window and blasted, "We Are the Champions." I think the whole subdivision was wide awake that night anyway. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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