QueenZone discussion #411938

John S Stuart wrote: Pim: Wasn't it "Keep On Smilin'?" Yes - it was, and it is available on the Freddie box set.

EddieVanHalen wrote:

John S Stuart wrote: Pim: Wasn't it "Keep On Smilin'?" Yes - it was, and it is available on the Freddie box set.

Are you sure it is that song, 'coz it was clearly mentioned that the only copy that exiested was the actual tape that was buried with the boy.

gabriel79 wrote: and in the song you can hear freedie syin' "kenny,keep smilin"

FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: Imagine... Ýou're very sick, And you're a huge Queenfan. And your last wish is to have Freddie Mercury write a song for you. Finally you have got in contact with him, and he promised he would record a song for you. You spend your last days of your life expencting a great song like Bohemian Rhapsody or Somebody To Love. And then finally, a few days before you die you get to hear the song 'KEep Smiling' which he wrote for you.... I would die immediatly

John S Stuart wrote: EddieVanHalen "John S Stuart wrote: The boy's name was Colin Preston

Wilki wrote:

gabriel79 wrote: and in the song you can hear freedie syin' "kenny,keep smilin"

OH MY GOD!!! THEY KILLED KENNY.

Whisperer wrote:

John S Stuart wrote: EddieVanHalen "John S Stuart wrote: The boy's name was Colin Preston

So, why the hell does he say "Keep smilin', Kenny"?!?

pineapplehead2 wrote: If they made a song like Boheimin Rhapsody(I know its spelled wrong but u know what i mean) by the time they think of it up, he may have been dead, It was great that Freddie did such a kind thing and I would loved him for that if he did it for me, It was a good thought and I didn't think they should have brought it out, aas I have never heard it and I dont know if i will, but They should have kept it in the grave, i know they did but u know what i mean. It was crule and thoughtless of what they did.

gabriel79 wrote: and in the song you can hear freedie syin' "kenny,keep smilin"

KellymPrior wrote: I'm aware that this is a very old post, and nobody may ever read this. But I thought I'd better straighten some things out as I've read some inaccurate information online about the circumstances. The song was written for my Colin - Colin was my paternal uncle. He did not die from a car accident as some websites may have you believe - it was my other uncle, Colin's brother, who suffered the car accident. Colin actually died from testicular cancer when he was 25 years old, in 1987. I have the original local newspaper articles from when my uncle was sent this tape, hes pictured with the cassette and a signed personalised photo from Freddie. It was his step-sister who wrote to the band's press office, she was only hoping for a signed photo for him. Freddie went above and beyond, recording this song for him. It states that among the words of the song are; "All we need is a little smile on your face, just a little smile for the big human race. Colin, keep smiling!" I haven't heard the original recording, nor can I confirm (or deny) the rather romanticised version that he was buried with the original tape - I've not heard this from my own family. The photo's taken of Colin with the tape for the newspaper were taken by my father. They're dated the 4th June 1987, Colin did die a few weeks later on the 3rd August. I just wanted to make sure that accurate information was put out there - even the book "Queen: complete works" written by George Purvis carries the inaccurate information. Although a general version of the song seems to be available for people to listen to, I do believe that the original personal version written just for my uncle has in fact remained that way, just for Colin.

KellymPrior wrote: I'm aware that this is a very old post, and nobody may ever read this. But I thought I'd better straighten some things out as I've read some inaccurate information online about the circumstances. The song was written for my Colin - Colin was my paternal uncle. He did not die from a car accident as some websites may have you believe - it was my other uncle, Colin's brother, who suffered the car accident. Colin actually died from testicular cancer when he was 25 years old, in 1987. I have the original local newspaper articles from when my uncle was sent this tape, hes pictured with the cassette and a signed personalised photo from Freddie. It was his step-sister who wrote to the band's press office, she was only hoping for a signed photo for him. Freddie went above and beyond, recording this song for him. It states that among the words of the song are; "All we need is a little smile on your face, just a little smile for the big human race. Colin, keep smiling!" I haven't heard the original recording, nor can I confirm (or deny) the rather romanticised version that he was buried with the original tape - I've not heard this from my own family. The photo's taken of Colin with the tape for the newspaper were taken by my father. They're dated the 4th June 1987, Colin did die a few weeks later on the 3rd August. I just wanted to make sure that accurate information was put out there - even the book "Queen: complete works" written by George Purvis carries the inaccurate information. Although a general version of the song seems to be available for people to listen to, I do believe that the original personal version written just for my uncle has in fact remained that way, just for Colin.

KellymPrior wrote: I'm aware that this is a very old post, and nobody may ever read this. But I thought I'd better straighten some things out as I've read some inaccurate information online about the circumstances. The song was written for my Colin - Colin was my paternal uncle. He did not die from a car accident as some websites may have you believe - it was my other uncle, Colin's brother, who suffered the car accident. Colin actually died from testicular cancer when he was 25 years old, in 1987. I have the original local newspaper articles from when my uncle was sent this tape, hes pictured with the cassette and a signed personalised photo from Freddie. It was his step-sister who wrote to the band's press office, she was only hoping for a signed photo for him. Freddie went above and beyond, recording this song for him. It states that among the words of the song are; "All we need is a little smile on your face, just a little smile for the big human race. Colin, keep smiling!" I haven't heard the original recording, nor can I confirm (or deny) the rather romanticised version that he was buried with the original tape - I've not heard this from my own family. The photo's taken of Colin with the tape for the newspaper were taken by my father. They're dated the 4th June 1987, Colin did die a few weeks later on the 3rd August. I just wanted to make sure that accurate information was put out there - even the book "Queen: complete works" written by George Purvis carries the inaccurate information. Although a general version of the song seems to be available for people to listen to, I do believe that the original personal version written just for my uncle has in fact remained that way, just for Colin.