Montserrat wasn't just "an opera-singer", in her field she's as legendary as Freddie in the world of popular music.

Freddie wrote this for her. The whole album. He admired her.

@mortenmj

6 ай бұрын

the draft was create during a jam session in her flat.

@richardbetts673

5 ай бұрын

The adulation between them both is fantastic, especially this one and "How Can I Go On?" The way they looked at each other whilst performing is beautiful - they had such admiration for each other. Stunning vocals throughout the album, and this album is a Freddie Mercury showcase for his voice.

@Ricky-tr2hd

5 ай бұрын

You think they'll be evolution from this kind of music. Amazing those were the days. Now we have artists like Cardi B...

@mikeboyes7440

2 ай бұрын

Freddie wrote this for her as this is her home town

Two angels singing in heaven now 🌹❤️🌹

@cookeymonster83

5 күн бұрын

And so until they really did meet again someday

The song is not about the city, it a love letter to Montsy and is about Freddie meeting her for thr first time in Barcelona. Just listen to the words "Barcelona it was the first time that me met" "the moment that you stepped into the room, it took my breath away". Freddie heard Montsy at Covent Garden in London and said she was the most beautiful thing he'd ever heard and that the whole World deserved to hear her, "I want all the World to hear you" is another lyric. Years later, he actually made it happen and Freddie with some help from friends wrote an entire album of duets for her.

At the opening of the Olympics she performed the song live and he sang from a screen ( died prior to that). And when she sings the line "we'll meet again/someday" she pointed to him on the screen. That's when I hit my breaking point and started sobbing. A remarkable moment in the history of rock.

@dougslaback3459

10 ай бұрын

You noticed that too. I broke down

@dorothychumley3694

9 ай бұрын

Saw in a documentary she didn't really know who he was till she told her brother he wanted to do a duet with her and he said OMG! She learned it was a big deal

@carolinechaney3287

9 ай бұрын

​@@dorothychumley3694I saw their interview where she admitted his music was always playing as her kids were massive fans of him.

@sparrowlegs68

8 ай бұрын

Same here and still cry when I see it even now

@Justicia007

7 ай бұрын

She was devastated when he died

Few people know that Fredy was a Baritone. He loved opera, and was a great friend of the soprano Montserrat Caballé, he wrote and performed with her the album Barcelona, ​​a true gem, which mixed rock with bel canto. I invite you to listen to it

Their admiration for each other is even better than their voices quite honestly. They are so in love with doing this song, and it shows

Freddie became a great friend with Montserrat. He was a fan of hers for years before and asked her to sing with him. When it came out, it was a phenomenon. Barcelona became theme tune for the Barcelona Olympics in 1992, and Freddie wasn't there. He passes on November 24th, 1991. I cried for days. He was one of a kind.

Freddie was a genius.

This is a love letter by Freddie to “Montsy”. He idolized her. The whole project was an amazing accomplishment. He thought they would record one song, & she said “no, let’s do an album!” Freddie always joked, “oh shit, what have I gotten myself into.” There is a whole album to appreciate. With one of the significant pieces being exercises in free love which was a demo, that became Ensuedo.

@bluebell3720

Жыл бұрын

not sure how this story started but Mike Moran explained EIFL was B side of his cover Great Pretender before he even planned on meeting her but when she asked to meet him he thought EIFL would be a great ice braker that's it he hadn't planned to work with her at that point he was working on his second solo album she misunderstood and thought it was a gift she got mike to write it out and performed it with him 3 wks later at covent Garden as a surprise for Freddie she had wrote lyrics for it when they decided to work together they worked on it and it became ensuno

@carolechapman7857

10 ай бұрын

I think Freddie did have a desire to do opera!

Montserrat was one of the premier sopranos of all time. In Spain, she was nicknamed ’La Superba,’ the superb. She was best known for her ability to sing very high notes very softly, which is exceedingly difficult to do, and maintain control. Freddie and Montserrat ( he called her that ) adored each other, and respected each other’s talent. They are both gone now, and the world is a dimmer place.

Freddie and Monsarret adored each other. Now they can have concerts with the angels.

A tribute left outside Freddie's house after he passed said it all: America may have had the King of Rock and Roll, but we had the Queen.

I love this so very, very much!!!!

There is no limit in real talent,in real music,in real true love- then even opera Singer and rock star can singing together for us in 2024❤

She was a huge star. Beloved. A rare soprano with a very warm voice.

@insanerhardstyle5872

10 ай бұрын

and freddie admired her so much that we got this Masterpiece

Wahnsinnig schön gesungen ❤

Freddie announced in an interview in 1986 that he wanted to work with Monsterrat... when it got close to being a reality, Freddie wrote Barcelona for her, since it was her home town! They became very close friends, and Montserrat talked about him like a true friend until her death. It's awesome to see the musical collabs, but even cooler when two people from vastly different backgrounds actually become friends! RIP Freddie RIP Miss Caballe Absolutely brilliant!!!

Freddie Mercury was a huge fan of opera and ballet. Montsy was Freddie's favorite opera singer. The song Barcelona that Freddie wrote was used to open the Olympics in Barcelona.

Freddie heard Montserrat Caballe sing and fell in love with her voice. He asked to meet her - and fell in love with the person. They became great friends and hopefully they are both now singing together in heaven. Beautiful song!!!

Caballé praised Mercury's versatility as a performer, noting his ability to sing a wide range of musical styles. As a trained classical singer, Caballé was familiar with the technical aspects of singing, and she recognized Mercury's unique talent and approach to music. Caballé often spoke about her admiration for Mercury's musicianship and his ability to connect with audiences worldwide.

Now do The Golden Boy, it will take you to church. This was Huge, no one had ever merged rock and opera before, only Freddie could pull this off. The loved each other so much and she was one of the few people he told about his illness.

@ursus3295

Жыл бұрын

Both were absolutely great persons. I love the hole album.And you are right, The Golden Boy is fantastic - an incredible mix of opera, gospel and rock or La Japonaise (a loving tribute to a close Japanese friend of Queen) they both sing in japanese. Montsy was such a lovely and completely unpretentious person. Her version of Silent Night, which she sings with her daughter in German (the original language of this song), cannot be put into words because of its beauty and perfection.

@donaldgilbreath4200

Жыл бұрын

Qyueensrych merged rock and opera. But it was different it was more rock. Thus is more opera.

@donaldgilbreath4200

Жыл бұрын

I first was exposes to opera in 3rd grade when we took a field trip to see " The Barber of Seville." Then later I saw " the Phantom of the Opera", in 89. After that I would catch a show here and there.

@teszik

Жыл бұрын

And "How can I go on"

@jice7074

Жыл бұрын

@@donaldgilbreath4200 Meatloaf as well. And very different as well.

I'm 62 so I was around when Queen was popular but I never saw them in concert. I've said for years that when I invent a time machine, the first thing I'm going to do is go back and see Freddie Mercury in concert. What a voice.

@juniorskywalker998

Жыл бұрын

Let me know when you do cause I'm coming with you I need to see this Live!! I'm 40 And love Queen/Freddy Mercury

@EsTornino77

Жыл бұрын

Drop me of at one of the Wembley concerts !! :-)

@vernhoke7730

Жыл бұрын

I'm 64 and saw them twice, both times at Madison Square Garden. In 1980 during the Game tour, shown in part in "Bohemian Rhapsody", and 1982 during the Hot Space tour.

@ladydragon6854

Жыл бұрын

Look me up I'll gladly accompany you 63 this year and I regret never seeing Queen live ❤

@cynthiamgrooms8195

Жыл бұрын

63 Chiming in! My Li’l Sis was a Queen Freak, while an older Stepsister was a Fainter for Elvis, making me Not want to deal with Either back when. I was all over the place from Black Sabbath to Barbra Streisand, the Old Crooners,& Motown!!! Wasn’t a fan at All of Screaming guitars aka Solos-probably bc I dated a good number of band members,& it gets Real Old hearing it Over & Over in practices, then gigs.🫣I was also exposed to Country & Blue Grass, bc you can take a Hillbilly outa the Hills, but you can’t take the Hills outa the Hillbillies, & Hated That!!!☺️Made my way through Many Concerts back when,& Woodstock would’ve fit me Very well!!! That said, I’ve grown to appreciate All the music I wasn’t into-Even Elvis, although I Still hear my sister’s Blood curdling Screams,& she passed many years ago now!!! We were Truly The Luckiest and Most Blessed in All the History of All music, to have such Stand Out Artists across All Genres, & Hope that it would Forever Live on, has been Shining Soooo Bright, with so many Great Reactors on the once only dreamed of on The Twilight Zone of Internet, & computers that we carry in our hands today!!! I especially Love how some have stated they now understand Why us old Folks say they Don’t know what Real music is, drowning their brains in the mud of Rap. I have come to enjoy a select few Rappers as well, none of which spew Hate, Disrespect, Anger, Bragging of Murders,& Crimes Committed Crap though. We were Blessed twofold with videos, where we can travel back in the comfort of our homes,& watch about Any Artist we can think of!!! While Some may want to travel back, I’m good being at home,& Not having to wait in long lines, missing performances, while doing a little wiggle, while wondering if a bathroom stall will empty up Before my bladder empties, so that’s an extra seat for somebody in the Time Machine!!! BTW! THIS PERFORMANCE Still gives me Goosebumps, is one of my Favorites Not Only bc it’s Amazing, but bc Freddy Lived a Huge Dream of his!!! RIP to Both!🥰🙏

Freddie and Montserrat absolutely adored each other. They were good friends.

He loved her ❤

Those were the last live performances of Freddie. He never showed up with Queen after this. Montsy knew he was sick as Freddie admitted to her and he told her he wanted to write a whole album while he still can. So he did. He wrote Barcelona album for her. You know well in his last days he never stopped writing music. Imagine you are sick terminally and you have the energy to write 3 more albums with Queen. I don't know why Freddie left us so early but I still wonder what the world of music would be with him still making songs... his legacy is immortal.

@susancooper3111

Жыл бұрын

@ Ivaylo Thank you for your beautiful words about Freddie so Sebs understands it all. You brought tears to my eyes.

@mattpotter8725

4 ай бұрын

​@user-normswebThis is true, but notwithstanding everything you said it is still him singing, albeit in a studio, which I think with how sick he is is a testament to how great he was, even right up until the end. I don't think your comment takes anything away from him, or the song, but you are right in that it was never truly performed live, Freddie was too sick to do that by that time.

This version of this song always gives me goosebumps, they were both immense, legendary talents. I was lucky enough to see Queens final live performance at Knebworth House in 1986, it was an amazing experience and something I will never forget.

Freddie wrote this because his dear friend wanted him to write a song about her home town of Barcelona. this was in 1991 the year of Freddie's death and a peculiar thing happened to Freddie. The sicker he got and the closer to death he got the stronger his voice became, in some parts I dare say his vocals overpowered hers, and she is a legendary opera singer. Freddie had a full 4 octave range and thats very rare for a singer.

@thelittlethingsinlife239

2 ай бұрын

This wasn't 1991. This was still 80s

She was a worldwide beloved Opera singer from Barcelona, Spain.

Their collaboration was a dream come true for our Freddie. AND, Montserrat was overwhelmed with his musicality.....' he composes for ME!" It was a cherished experience because they both loved music. She said 'he is music'. (BTW the opera diva was with his parent's at the unveiling of Freddie Mercury's statue in Switzerland long after his death.) It all came to life after she asked him to compose a song to enter in the contest for official song for the 1992 Olympics being held in Barcelona. So Freddie and Mike Moran (directing this wrote Barcelona, Mike the music and Freddie the lyrics. ).

He was magic

Still, even now, gives me goose bumps. She did an interview after Freddie's death and she said she loved him to bits. 😊😊

The most amazing thing you will hear is Freddie’s “Exercises in Free Love”. He wrote a song that would become “Ensueno” on their album, sang MONTSERRAT’s high soprano part to show her what he had written for her and sent it to her. His falsetto is amazing and you would never think it was Freddie singing until the points where he dips to the lowest notes. It’s unbelievable. Montserrat Caballé was Freddie’s favorite opera singer and a huge diva. She was called “La Superba” in the opera world.

@GinMae

Жыл бұрын

YES. Katrina!

@bluebell3720

Жыл бұрын

not sure how this story started but Mike Moran explained EIFL was B side of his cover Great Pretender before he even planned on meeting her but when she asked to meet him he thought EIFL would be a great ice braker that's it he hadn't planned to work with her at that point he was working on his second solo album she misunderstood and thought it was a gift she got mike to write it out and performed it with him 3 wks later at covent Garden as a surprise for Freddie she had wrote lyrics for it when they decided to work together they worked on it and it became ensuno

@GinMae

Жыл бұрын

@@bluebell3720 Thanks, Bluebell! I had not heard the details on this... fascinating.

@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497

Жыл бұрын

​@@bluebell3720 thank you!! It pains me to keep seeing time and time again wrong information put out about EIFL and how it came to be heard by Montserrat Caballe. Not being pedantic but if you give out info, please ensure it is the correct info. Lol.

After Barcelona was selected to host the 1992 Summer Olympics, Mercury was approached to write a song as a theme for the forthcoming games. The idea was to create a duet with Caballé, as she was from the city. He had been a long-standing admirer of her and she in turn grew to respect his talents very highly. The song was written by Freddie Mercury and Mike Moran. This obviously wasn't done AT the Olympics since Freddie died in 1991. Barcelona was created for the 1992 Olympic Games in the Spanish city, but recorded five years earlier and released on October 26, 1987.

@MKRM27

Жыл бұрын

Was this version recorded in 1988, when the olympics ended in Seoull

Bless Freddie 😢 I’m sure both Freddie and Montsy are both doing live concerts in heaven

It sounded so good cause they were both amazing. I don't think many rock singers could've done that to be honest. Freddie was one in a billion.

Freddie's voice is the best to ever be on this Earth!!! His voice will never be beaten! His voice, song writing, his performance, control over an audience, he's definitely the best that's ever been!!!

Awwww - Freddie and Montserrat Caballe’ .. a musical affair that blessed the world with stunning vocals & pure magic!! Freddie wrote this song inspired by the first time meeting Montsy. It was also used as the theme song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Sadly, Freddie passed away in 1991 and was unable to perform it with Montsy at the Opening Ceremonies!

@tommullenix9493

Жыл бұрын

I see you all over the place 😻way to represent my friend 💕

@debramoore7513

Жыл бұрын

@@tommullenix9493 I’m representing our club, too!! 🙋‍♀️👑💕

@tommullenix9493

Жыл бұрын

👏 good job. Love seeing you & Ginny Mae in the comments 🤗

They truly loved each other until the end can you imagine them in charge of the angelic chiors heaven is rocking

The moment that you walked into the room you took my breath away....fabulous

@pamelariker5525

3 ай бұрын

Love your comment. Please could I ask where in the world you are. I'm in Arizona.

Fantastic! I can watch this over and over and over again, it gives me goosebumps, I love the part where he says the first time that you walked into the room you took my breath away, ughhhh I love it!!!! He pulls the audience on stage with him, he says, hey you, come here and sing with me, sighs, He is one of a kind, there will never be another,

They both wanted to sing together and were terrified of meeting. They became very close friends. She attended his statue ceremony. She also refused to sing with any other male singer because they weren't Freddie Mercury. Pavarotti loved Freddie Mercury so much that he sang in his tribute concert.

Freddie had the voice but he was oozing with charisma and the camera loved him. He was a Performer.

Freddie loved opera and loved Montserrat Caballe. They met and sang all night together at Freddie's home. He hoped for a song, she wanted to do an album. They became very close friends. Sadly, she is now also gone but we have this amazing music that was so important to her and to Freddie. A dream come true.

Just ………..beautiful !

For those Who don't know her, she was a spanish (from Barcelona) world renowned opera singer. Nicknamed "La superba" (the superb/magnific in italian). Big name in ópera around the world.

Freddie said it was his dream to sing with her. She was his idol.

Very honest reaction. Your faces were a picture. Well done .

So many vocalists out there (alive and passed) and each adds their own beauty to the world. 😍

He is belting out. She is holding back. That makes it work.

I love how your face lights up enjoying every second. Brings tears in my eyes and every reaction I watch from Queen/Freddie reminds me how proud I am to be a plus 40 years long Queen fan. Watching this clip still gives me shivers even though I must have seen it and heard it over a 1000 times ❤

There’s not much more raw talent you can put on that stage… GOATS in each of their respective genres. Even more impressive, Freddie wrote this piece and and titled it Barcelona for her because he was such a big fan of hers

👏👏👏 Thanks for this great reaction! Freddie Mercury was so much more than a rock singer, he was a brilliant musician, an excellent singer, songwriter, storyteller. He had an eclectic musical taste and the range to sing operatic songs. Montserrat Caballé was one of the most famous opera divas of the last century, she was famous for her very high soft notes. Freddie and Montserrat became good friends very quickly, they adored each other and Montserrat was brave enough to take the risk to sing with a rock star, because she recognized the Musician in Freddie instantly. There are 2 more songs at La Nit The Golden Boy (that is even more dramatic) and How Can I Go On, worth to check them out. Freddie and his friend Mike Moran completed a full album with beautiful melodies for this golden duo.

They had great love and respect for each other and it shows in their performance and they were dear friends.

Beautiful simply beautiful love it

There are some lovely interviews with Monserrat (Montsy) talking about Freddie on u tube. They had such a deep affection and respect for each other. If you watch the song "How Can I Go On" you will love Montsy's reaction at the passion with which Freddie sings.

Freddie said it was the best thing he has ever done , he wrote this for Caballe being his fav opera singer and she is from Barcelona so when Barcelona got the 92 olympics in 88 there was a celebration and this song was perfect for them to do a duet

The two of them shared an intense love and respect for each other that transcended orientation. It was Magic. I am so happy that I found your excellent reaction channel. I am proud to subscribe. Well done.

Freddie and Montserrat (who Freddie considered the greatest singer alive) became great friends recording the album "Barcelona". Freddie's nickname for her was Montsy. It was Freddie who composed the song "Barcelona" for the 1992 Olympic games and it was Montserrat’s own brother Carles who suggested she sing at the Olympics with Freddie. After Freddie told her he would not be around for the Olympics, they recorded this video to play at the opening of the Games. (Montserrat and Freddie were so close, she was one of the select few invited to attend his funeral.) Freddie was so nervous the first time he met Montserrat, he actually arrived early (Freddie was notoriously always 15 minutes late to meetings), He even prepared a gift for her. He composed, with Mike Moran, and recorded a song, called "Exercises in Free Love" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/nmyil5Sij8e9oso.html. Montserrat loved the song so much that she asked Freddie's permission to sing it at her concert the next weekend at Covent Garden. Of course, he said yes. Then Montserrat added lyrics to the "Exercises in Free" which was renamed as "Ensueno". Freddie and Montserrat recorded "Ensueno" for the Barcelona album. Here it is - kzread.info/dash/bejne/doOtta5td7zHdLw.html. FYI - Montserrat got Freddie to sing it in his natural baritone singing voice instead of the tenor he usually sang in.

Freddie Mercury fell in love with the voice of Montserrat Caballé when he heard her sing live in an opera. Later, on a TV show in Spain, Mercury commented that he was a fan of the lyrical singer. Caballé learned of the comment and the meeting of the two was arranged. Freddie and Montserrat spent the night singing, talking and soon became friends. At one point, Mercury suggested that they record a song together. And Caballé asks: One? How many songs does a rock album have? Mercury replied: Ten. And Montserrat concluded: So let's record ten. Mercury teamed up with songwriter Mike Moran and wrote all the tracks on the Barcelona album. The title song ended up being chosen as the theme for the 1992 Olympics in the Catalan city. In this clip, despite the presentation being live, due to the complexity of the song, Mercury and Caballé perform using the playback feature.

Only one word, MASTERPIECE

The loved and respect so much each other!!! She was a true friend and confident of him!! He thought of her as a Godess....

Absolutely love Freddie! This is an amazing performance, thanks.

The performance was stellar & I had no idea he did this. The world lost an amazing, creative, talented guy when we lost him. It was like losing Prince & Michael Jackson. They have no comparisons. They were all one of a kind.

Hey guys, Freddie had near perfect pitch. I saw Queen's first US tour in the late 70's. The concert was fantastic, at the Capital Centre in Landover MD, outside of DC. If I remember correctly, the playlist was 20 or 21 songs and Freddie was all over the stage, back and forth from the piano for the entire performance.

@howardweinstein1324

Жыл бұрын

It was the NEWS OF THE WORLD TOUR IN 1977, I saw them in PHILLY.

I just watched four of your heart-wrenching country music reactions so I don't want to suggest another sad song. Instead choose Queen's "the Miracle" to put a smile on our faces :) 👑

Theres was a love affair of admiration and mutual respect for each others craft. Freddy adored Montsy, and her him also.

Freddie loved opera and Montserrat Caballé was his favourite soprano, he thought she was an absolute diva. He requested to meet her and they became good friends. Then one evening, while Montserrat was in England they got together and wrote a song about Montserrat’s home city.

Ashamed to say I had forgotten how amazing this was and still is.

One of the greatest entertainers ever. Together they were an absolute knockout.

:) Bless you both :). Freddie is hands down, a legend! Freddie and Monserrat... phew! That was magic to see and hear. Two very powerful singers, and their love and respect for each other stood out!❤ beyond precious. The world is Grateful that they could do this when they did. RIP 🙏🏻 to two legends! ❤❤

Brings me to tears everytine I see that. What a talent. Sadly missed.

He was the greatest showman of all time..Montserrat could have blind sided if she wanted..but the love and respect was a one of a kind...the love was above all...

I end up with tears in my eyes every time i see one of his later performances. Such a talent, such a loss. Some of his best work was right before he passed. I was raised on queen and freddie, absolutely gutted i was too small to have seen him.

Greetings from COSTARICA 🇨🇷 Freddie Mercury and Monserrat Caballe great Duo álbum fantastic Barcelona 1987.

this was playing on my car stereo, the night i was racing to the hospital for the birth of my eldest son.... this song means so much to me.

Freddie is in my top 3

Probably the best music duet...👌

I could see you welling up, just as I do every time I hear this. Totally amazing. Well done you two.

Loved the reaction, thanks!

Montserrat Caballe had an amazing voice. I mean Freddie is an absolute legend, but she sounds perfect in this.

IMO, the best word to describe this performance is PASSION!!! Just look at Freddie and Montserrat interacting with each other; you can see the love between them. Just listen to their voices...such ecstasy! Freddie attended an opera where Montserrat Caballe was performing, and he fell in love with her voice. His desire was to one day sing/perform with her. Besides being able to perform together, Freddie and Montserrat became very dear and loving friends. He trusted her with his secret of having HIV, which was only shared with very close friends. Montserrat convinced Freddie to sing in his natural baritone voice for this performance instead of his usual rock-tenor voice. Sebs, if you're an opera fan, I highly suggest that you listen to every song on the Barcelona album/CD, but be sure to listen to the Special Edition (2012) as new material was added...in particular "Exercises in Free Love." That tract is pure Freddie, but you will think angels are singing (kzread.info/dash/bejne/gqh427egoZjPk84.html). The 2 tracts that compliment each other, "Guide Me Home" and "How Can I Go On" sounds like Freddie is singing about the end of his life...a true foreshadowing. The tract, "La Japonaise," was very special to Freddie. He had a deep affection for Japan and the Japanese people. Part of this song is written and sung in Japanese. Freddie wrote the Japanese lyrics. This album/CD is a collaboration with other musicians and lyricists, but it has Freddie's exquisite talents all through it. This whole album/CD is a true magnum opus. Nothing can compare. RIP Montserrat Caballe and Freddie Mercury.

Freddie always had admired her singing/voice and asked to sing with her. She agreed. It was chosen for the Barcelona Olympic Games but by then Freddie had died of aids so she appeared and sang live and “Freddie” appeared on a screen. It worked!!

The fun thing is that a special anthem was composed for the 1992 olympics sung by Jose Carreras and Sarah Brightman but it was this song by Freddie and Montserrat that is best remembered and a big hit.

"The way they look at each." Indeed, and that's so much a part of the beauty of it. Freddie and Montsy genuinely liked each other and it shows. They recorded a whole album (also entitled "Barcelona") of new songs created by Freddie & Mike Moran. Designed for their two voices to meld together in sheer perfection.

Brings tears to my eyes...MISS YOU SO MUCH FREDDIE!!!😩

Monserrat reportedly said that with training Freddie could have been a big opera star like that of Pavoratti

I've been to those fountains in Barcelona. Set to music - Amazing!

Lovely best friends who touch me and bring tears to my eyes 🥰🌹

Freddie wrote this song for the olimpic opening ceromney. he recorded both parts and sent to monserat as he always dreamed of singing with her.

They were very close friends. She was one of the few persons who Freddie told his diagnosis of HIV/Aids. And she said he could have been an opera singer for sure. Admired him like he did her. I love her voice. The control of la Superba (so she was called) was outstanding, especially in high pitch pianissimo. I like her more than Maria Callas for example. Now they sing in heaven together again.

You don't see microphones because it is the album cut not a live performance. They were supposed to sing it to start the Barcelona Olympics incidentally, but he died prior and she refused to do it without him.

I sang Italian arias at state competitions! I completely understand. Thanks for this amazing reaction 💖🦋

This still gives me a tingly spine and I've been listening to it for decades.

This has become a favorite of mine. Freddie is my favorite of all time! He loved opera and when he saw Montsy, as he called her, they became very good friends. He thought she had the most beautiful voice he'd ever heard. They have done interviews, you can see the love/respect they had for each other. Amazing ❤️🎶

I was born in 1988 too 😊 and queen is my fav.

You should also check out the Golden Boy and How Can I Go on by this amazing duo

Freddie could sing anything! Magnificent!!!!

Freddy was a massive fan of Montserrat Caballe and they met for the first time ever to discuss this collaboration. Needless to say he was totally starstruck at meeting his idol. There is a making of video and he explains about his love of opera in particular Montserrats music.

The whole album is a complete joy.