LeviF Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 ...Freddie Mercury succumbed to his illnesses and passed on at the age of 45. I know there are a bunch of Queen fans on the board, so I just figured I throw down a shout-out.
Buftex Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) I got to see them at Maple Leaf Gardens back in 1982, on the "Hot Space" tour. I wasn't a big fan of that album (or any after that really) but they were one of the best live bands ever...and Freddie had one of the greatest voices...he could do it live, and on record. This band had one of the more unique catalogs from that period... One of my very favorite singles ever...ever! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ti2P_z5IPw Edited November 25, 2012 by Buftex
Jim in Anchorage Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 My favorite FM song. I never heard this version. http://www.myspace.com/video/james/freddie-mercury-and-david-bowie-under-pressure-rare-version/3028192
The Poojer Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 One of the best! Saw them in '80, still a highlight in my musical experiences ...Freddie Mercury succumbed to his illnesses and passed on at the age of 45. I know there are a bunch of Queen fans on the board, so I just figured I throw down a shout-out.
truth on hold Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Wow, can't imagine Freddie @ 66. I read somewhere this was considered his swan song when he knew he had little time left ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDUmT3wm-0A
dhg Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 Will never forget when they absolutely stole the show at Live Aid.
The Poojer Posted November 25, 2012 Posted November 25, 2012 (edited) didn't see this until today, but Jimmy Fallon & The Roots did a pretty solid job during the Macy's Parade http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=V2-eKQXepNY Live Aid was such a spectacular event with so many killer performances, but you are right, Queen absolutely stole the show! Will never forget when they absolutely stole the show at Live Aid. Edited November 25, 2012 by The Poojer
LeviF Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Bumping shamelessly with one of Sage's (what happened to that guy, anyway? Another lentil bender?) favorites: Edited November 28, 2012 by LeviF91
bbb Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Just the vocals from Bowie and Mercury on the great Under Pressure (a song that I think was overlooked at the time and has grown into the classic I said it was then):
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 They sure could rock it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIaQ5iXQgvs&feature=player_embedded
The Poojer Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 WOW! I always dismissed that song as just an excuse to make some quick money... Just the vocals from Bowie and Mercury on the great Under Pressure (a song that I think was overlooked at the time and has grown into the classic I said it was then): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMQb9LCNGxs my goodness...look at the crowd get so into it....man where they something special... They sure could rock it out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIaQ5iXQgvs&feature=player_embedded
BringBackFergy Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 My favorite FM song. I never heard this version. http://www.myspace.com/video/james/freddie-mercury-and-david-bowie-under-pressure-rare-version/3028192 Great version. Mixed well.
Doc Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 One of my favorite bands. And that was before I found Freddie was Indian. I got to see them at Maple Leaf Gardens back in 1982, on the "Hot Space" tour. I wasn't a big fan of that album (or any after that really) but they were one of the best live bands ever...and Freddie had one of the greatest voices...he could do it live, and on record. This band had one of the more unique catalogs from that period... One of my very favorite singles ever...ever! "The Miracle" and "Innuendo" we're both great albums: "Innuendo" in particular considering it was their last and Freddie was still able to belt out the vocals despite being on death's door, making me think (and angry that) they still could have gone on for awhile making great music. If only Freddie had not gotten HIV, or gotten it a decade later... One of the best! Saw them in '80, still a highlight in my musical experiences On of the bands I wish I had seen live. Wow, can't imagine Freddie @ 66. I read somewhere this was considered his swan song when he knew he had little time left ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDUmT3wm-0A I can't view it but I'll assume the song was "The Show Must Go On." And it's definitely his swan song, besides being a great song. On "The Miracle" there is another great song called "Was It All Worth It" where it seems to that Freddie he asks whether his lifestyle was worth getting AIDS (and he says it was). What's also interesting is the song "The Miracle" talks about the wonder of God's creations, and in "Innuendo" (which is Freddie trying to tell people not to take offense to his sexual innuendos over the years) there is a line "if there is a God or any justice under the sky." And if you haven't seen it, watch "Highlander." Great movie with lots of Queen music.
bbb Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 My favorite FM song. I never heard this version. http://www.myspace.com/video/james/freddie-mercury-and-david-bowie-under-pressure-rare-version/3028192 Good to see somebody else thinks as highly of this song as I do.
BuffaloBud Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Makes you wonder if he would still be performing now and how he would sound?
ajzepp Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Long Live Freddie!!!! I grew up on Queen music and, as Tom has pointed out many times, he's the greatest front man of all-time....I can't wait to see the biopic they're putting together with Sacha Baron Cohen...
Just Jack Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 ....I can't wait to see the biopic they're putting together with Sacha Baron Cohen... There are some actors, that even though they have done other movies, make me hesitant to see a movie they are starring in, based on characters they played in movies I didn't care for. And Cohen is one of those, based on Borat and Bruno. But he was good in Hugo.
The Poojer Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 he was great in talladega nights! There are some actors, that even though they have done other movies, make me hesitant to see a movie they are starring in, based on characters they played in movies I didn't care for. And Cohen is one of those, based on Borat and Bruno. But he was good in Hugo.
Just Jack Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 he was great in talladega nights! I forgot about that, probably because he was a supporting actor, not the main character (and yes he was pivotal to the story).
Recommended Posts