| Queen789789 06.10.2018 07:32 |
link Tragic news. She was so talented, and when she collaborated with Freddie, their work wowed millions. |
| thisissparta789789 06.10.2018 07:34 |
Sorry. I used my old account from way back when to post this. Anyways, rest in peace. |
| MisterCosmicc 06.10.2018 07:43 |
Rest in Peace |
| MisterCosmicc 06.10.2018 07:46 |
I've got some Barcelona going on right now. |
| Viper 06.10.2018 07:54 |
Rest in peace! We thank you! |
| Golden Salmon 06.10.2018 08:25 |
RIP :-( |
| kosimodo 06.10.2018 08:30 |
RIP When thinking of her i see charming humor. She did for sure enjoyed Singing with Freddie a lot. |
| stevelondon20 06.10.2018 09:17 |
God bless her. Such sad news. |
| Holly2003 06.10.2018 10:32 |
Only two ridiculously larger than life characters like Fred and Montserrat could even conceive of an album like Barcelona. And they got away with it because of their remarkable talent and audacity. |
| matt z 06.10.2018 11:01 |
Viper and Holly, you're absolutely right.. Hell...I almost posted a "what's going on with Montserrat" thread last week. I listen to that album on a nearly daily basis (sure, I haven't added many new tunes to my phone, but I ALSO won't skip any of those tracks when it comes up.) I'm grateful Freddie introduced this voice and artist to the world of rock and roll |
| Nick Browning 06.10.2018 11:14 |
RIP |
| Fredfan 06.10.2018 12:15 |
thanks for posting. sad news and I enjoyed all the Freddie interviews re Barcelona |
| Chopin1995 06.10.2018 14:15 |
Very sad. Barcelona is one of my favourite albums in any genre. I adore it enormously. Next week is 30 years since the album was released and I wanted to listen to Barcelona to celebrate this fact. |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 15:25 |
RIP :( I hear she was Paul Rodgers' favourite singer! |
| *goodco* 06.10.2018 15:32 |
Holly2003 wrote: Only two ridiculously larger than life characters like Fred and Montserrat could even conceive of an album like Barcelona. And they got away with it because of their remarkable talent and audacity.Well said. I didn't know of the album until after Freddie's passing. The title track has a special meaning for my wife and I, and the title track was the first song we played in the limo after our wedding 16 years ago. |
| Galileo1564 06.10.2018 15:41 |
Here’s a couple of more detailed obituaries. link link Some interesting parallels with Freddie. She also started singing by ear as a child and started piano. I love the album Barcelona too. |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 16:10 |
Holly2003 wrote: Only two ridiculously larger than life characters like Fred and Montserrat could even conceive of an album like Barcelona. And they got away with it because of their remarkable talent and audacity.Bang on! |
| Invisible Woman 06.10.2018 16:13 |
I just listened to a few songs from Barcelona album. Legends never die. |
| MisterCosmicc 06.10.2018 16:44 |
Holly what do you mean by get away with it? |
| OhioMustapha 06.10.2018 17:21 |
Rip |
| runner_70 06.10.2018 17:49 |
Thistle wrote: RIP :( I hear she was Paul Rodgers' favourite singer!Not funny you twat |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 18:08 |
^ Like I give a fuck about what you think, you utter moron. You've done nothing but abuse people on this forum since you joined, so I have no respect for you or your retarded opinions. |
| MercurialFreddie 06.10.2018 19:09 |
link Pop group Queen... "pop" group, my ass. Well, now Montsy and Melinda are united at last ! |
| mike hunt 06.10.2018 19:43 |
Holly2003 wrote: Only two ridiculously larger than life characters like Fred and Montserrat could even conceive of an album like Barcelona. And they got away with it because of their remarkable talent and audacity.Amen! Barcelona is one of my Favorites. RIP Montserrat. |
| Saint Jiub 06.10.2018 20:08 |
Got goose bumps a few minutes ago listening to the Barcelona album in my car ... |
| runner_70 06.10.2018 20:23 |
Thistle wrote: ^ Like I give a fuck about what you think, you utter moron. You've done nothing but abuse people on this forum since you joined, so I have no respect for you or your retarded opinions.Fucking asshole ruining a thread about MC |
| SmokyQuartz 06.10.2018 21:21 |
Rest in Peace Monserrat Caballe.........you were more than a gifted opera singer, you showed you were approachable and gracious and with a great sense of humour. I saw on a you tube video how you supported Freddie's parents during the unveiling of his statue in Switzerland. Respect. |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 21:25 |
runner_70 wrote:No - you did that with your abuse.Thistle wrote: ^ Like I give a fuck about what you think, you utter moron. You've done nothing but abuse people on this forum since you joined, so I have no respect for you or your retarded opinions.Fucking asshole ruining a thread about MC I was trying to be light hearted. The fact I quoted and wholeheartedly agreed with Holly shows my true feelings, but I didn't want it to be a completely sad thread. I had paid my respects elsewhere. It was a joke, given that Paul Rodgers was supposed to be "Freddie's favourite singer" (although we all know that Montserrat was up there!). It was maybe not to your taste, but certainly not intended to offend. I shouldn't have to explain myself to you, and I refer you to my first response. I don't care what YOU think. |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 21:31 |
SmokyQuartz wrote: Rest in Peace Monserrat Caballe.........you were more than a gifted opera singer, you showed you were approachable and gracious and with a great sense of humour. I saw on a you tube video how you supported Freddie's parents during the unveiling of his statue in Switzerland. Respect.Another spot on response. I remember crying when I saw footage of the unveiling, particularly at her reaction. I shall be listening to Barcelona later! |
| runner_70 06.10.2018 22:58 |
She was a real friend of Freddie. |
| Thistle 06.10.2018 23:06 |
^ She was. The love she had for him shone through in said unveiling clip. |
| The Real Wizard 08.10.2018 00:04 |
Thistle wrote:SmokyQuartz wrote: Rest in Peace Monserrat Caballe.........you were more than a gifted opera singer, you showed you were approachable and gracious and with a great sense of humour. I saw on a you tube video how you supported Freddie's parents during the unveiling of his statue in Switzerland. Respect.Another spot on response. I remember crying when I saw footage of the unveiling, particularly at her reaction. I shall be listening to Barcelona later! A wonderful moment. Thanks for reminding me about it. |
| mike hunt 08.10.2018 02:15 |
Thanks for sharing this Video, never seen the unveiling before. |
| Dr Magus 08.10.2018 07:47 |
Their collaberation was truly groundbreaking and they had a real love for each other. RIP. |
| The Fairy King 08.10.2018 07:58 |
MercurialFreddie wrote: link Pop group Queen... "pop" group, my ass. Well, now Montsy and Melinda are united at last !Who is Melinda? |
| Galileo1564 08.10.2018 15:05 |
The famous Melinda Mercury, known more usually as Freddie. |
| Live_Aid 08.10.2018 17:26 |
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| matt z 09.10.2018 00:24 |
The Fairy King wrote:Gay humor name game of Freddie's (and others, as Elton John was also known as Sharon via Rod Stewart)MercurialFreddie wrote: link Pop group Queen... "pop" group, my ass. Well, now Montsy and Melinda are united at last !Who is Melinda? Would be a great trivia question that only .0000000000002% of the human population would know It's why Peter Freestone was PHOEBE Jim Beach = Miami (Miami beach) Joe Fanelli = Liza Minnelli Brian May = Maggie (may) Roger Taylor = Liz (Elizabeth Taylor) Etc. I'm not aware of a full list |
| The Fairy King 09.10.2018 09:57 |
matt z wrote:Yeah, Freddie was Melina (from Melina Mercouri), not Melinda. ;)The Fairy King wrote:Gay humor name game of Freddie's (and others, as Elton John was also known as Sharon via Rod Stewart) Would be a great trivia question that only .0000000000002% of the human population would know It's why Peter Freestone was PHOEBE Jim Beach = Miami (Miami beach) Joe Fanelli = Liza Minnelli Brian May = Maggie (may) Roger Taylor = Liz (Elizabeth Taylor) Etc. I'm not aware of a full listMercurialFreddie wrote: link Pop group Queen... "pop" group, my ass. Well, now Montsy and Melinda are united at last !Who is Melinda? |
| Dr Magus 09.10.2018 15:43 |
matt z wrote:Michael Jackson was 'Mahalia' JacksonThe Fairy King wrote:Gay humor name game of Freddie's (and others, as Elton John was also known as Sharon via Rod Stewart) Would be a great trivia question that only .0000000000002% of the human population would know It's why Peter Freestone was PHOEBE Jim Beach = Miami (Miami beach) Joe Fanelli = Liza Minnelli Brian May = Maggie (may) Roger Taylor = Liz (Elizabeth Taylor) Etc. I'm not aware of a full listMercurialFreddie wrote: link Pop group Queen... "pop" group, my ass. Well, now Montsy and Melinda are united at last !Who is Melinda? Adam Lambert was 'Karaoke' Lambert :D |
| Thistle 10.10.2018 01:02 |
^ LOL |
| matt z 10.10.2018 01:23 |
Oh shoot. Wasn't even MY typo. Here i was apologizing for SWYPE/auto correct. Whoa. I must be tired. Well. She was laid to rest on Monday. Apparently many opera houses stopped for a minute or two in reverent silence....while a modern op-ed was made criticizing the MET for not honoring her as well. Then the met manager issued a tribute statement....supposedly they hadn't received the news at the time. Royalty of both false (murder death kill type) and real (artist type) paid their respects in visitation that day. I'd read something pretty funny that said she used to smoke something like 3 packs of cigarettes a day in her heyday and that upon her mostly retirement she used to go around the property in her pickup truck and jeans. She must have been an interesting gal. |
| Galileo1564 10.10.2018 02:18 |
The Fairy King wrote: Yeah, Freddie was Melina (from Melina Mercouri), not Melinda. ;)Yeah, I realized that after I posted. Melina. So I guess my sarcasm meter needs recalibrating too. |