Freddie Mercury and Spanish diva Monserrat Caballe, singing “Barcelona” in Barcelona in 1988 at a celebration anticipating the 1992 Summer Olympics. It’s equal parts camp and brilliance. It makes me laugh while it gives me chills.
I love all their collaborations. Their version of “Bohemian Rhapsody”? Fuggedaboudit. Mercury is operatic at his core, so it all works for me.
There’s a quote from Caballe that floats around where she speaks of working with Mercury, saying, “He conquered me.”
I think he conquered everyone, basically.
Oh, I ADORE this song. And both of these performances. Crazy!!
Look at his stance at the beginning too – so powerful, like he’s gearing up for where he knows he’s about to go.
Mercury was a genius! There is simply no parallel with his particular combination of talents. The voice, the stage presence, the theatrics…amazing!
I love how she is a sparkling mountain. She’s like a glittering gumdrop. And when she blows that kiss on the high note, I swear, I’m getting chills AND laughing.
I had not heard that quote about “He conquered me.” Beautiful!!
Two great quotes, Tracey. Hers and yours. He DID conquer everyone. Freddie was one of a kind. Phenomenal showman. Great quotes from him and about him abound. When asked once why he did things the way he did them: “What else am I going to do? I can’t cook.”. I miss him. Miss Queen, too.
I enjoyed that IMMENSELY.
Rob — He was one of a kind. A genius.