Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé Reaction Barcelona (SHOOK!) | Dereck Reacts

[@sebastiencalandrini9650]

They're both gone now. She was there for him till the end. They were the best of friends. Both of them are in the stars now, where they belong, amongst the brightest ones.

[@ClassicWorld19]

[@robinmeltzer9024]

Beautifully said.

[@spamvicious]

Yes I came to say the same. She was so loyal to him even when he told her he was sick.

[@JonWilGwi]

@@spamvicious why even? Isnt that the time where you realize loyalty? But i know what u mean 👌😁

[@jonmcay9659]

We all know Freddie is great ,kudos to that lady she was magnificent!

[@janahcoaching]

For people like me that grew up in Spain, specially the area Montserrat was from and near Barcelona, where the great olimpics 1992 in Barcelona took place, this is a great memory. Those Olympic games were opened with a ceremony that was pure art, quality, genius ideas and incredible talent. They still are one of the most memorable ones in history. Montserrat was a unique singer, so was he.

[@thomasmeyer1408]

@@mikeonthebox The best ever!

[@lebusraconte3040]

Montserrat Caballe is really a magnificent cantatrice. Look at her smile and her beautiful face! RIP Montserrat. 💐💐💐🌠

[@afficionada1103]

Yes! Seems such a thoroughly beautiful person. Wish I knew of her while she was alive

[@rebecca28]

Freddie loved opera and he was a big fan of her. He said that Montsy had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard and that he was honored that a super star like her agree to meet a simple man like him. Freddie's last dream came true, to sing a duet with her. If only Freddie were alive in 1992, the live performance potentially could have been the Greatest Duet Performance the World would have ever seen, as iconic as Live Aid was.

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

Freddie and Montserrat formed such a deep friendship, so much so, that she was the only one outside of Queen who he confided in about his illness x

[@bluebell3720]

April 87 Mary was the first person to know as the doctor rang her he then told Jim (edit I made a mistake) he met Montsarat early march 87,they decided to work together,march 29th she put words to ensueno and performed at covent garden,he found out he had aids in april they then met to do barcalona single and he told her,I thought it was between recording the two but it was between meeting and recording he told Montsarat then as she went to kiss him and he stopped her) he didn't tell the band until a couple of yesra later he told his sister august 90 he was terminal but not why

[@wnsafford1854]

@@bluebell3720 According to Montserrat, Freddie told her in 1988 & she makes no mention of an attempted kiss. She said, they were in the studio, doing final work on the album (recording ended June 1988, album released Oct. 1988). Discussion turned to performing Barcelona (which had been sent to the Olympic committee in 1987) at the 1992 games. Freddie said he wouldn’t be there. At first she thought he didn’t want to go. He then explained his illness & that he wouldn’t be alive by then.

[@bluebell3720]

@@wnsafford1854 Yeah i think there were two conversations He knew he wouldn't be able to do olympics he wouldnt have left it that long She said he told her from the beginning She went to kiss him and he stopped her then went to take a sip of his drink and he said no she looked upset thinking she had done something and he told her shr she said bit you can your strong and healthy So i dont think she accrpted how serious it was She said she was still excited about the olympics and he had to tell her I wont be here

[@bluebell3720]

@@wnsafford1854 It's on a video somewhere but I can't find it only reffered to in an article the only video i found doesn't include her explaining about the kiss and drnk just what she said after that he explained and she said no you cant be you're strong... I can't find the one that includes that with the explaination it's probably in a documentary the video i saw about performing Barcalona at the olympics implied she knew but didn't say she knew that she was excited to perform he said he couldnt and she thought he didnt want to,she said he had started to loose weight and detteriate, I think she was still dennying how serious it was and he said I don't think I'll have a future in two years it's frustrating I can't find it,they met in march 87,and performed ensueno,she then performed it with mike at covent Gardenn 3 weeks later,went back to his and she wanted to do a song together,Freddie wrote barcalona he found out he had aids in april when they met again he stopped her kissing him,she then went to take his drink and he stopped her she thought she had done something wrong and was upset so he told her when i find it I'll let you know! It's annoying me I can't find it

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This was the first crossover between a rock singer and an opera diva in the history. Montserrat mentioned it was a great service towards the people who never listend to opera before, because their collaboration has definitely increased the popularity of this genre. Pls, check out The Golden Boy and How can I Go On at Barcelona La Nit 1988. You won't be disappointed.

[@brodericksiz625]

And good thing too, classical is super underrated among newer generations. There is still a pretty decently sized following even among young people, but the optics is that it's a genre for intellectuals, while I think it's not true. Saying that you don't like classical music is like saying you don't like metal or rap: all three genres are huge and have such variety that everyone can find something inside each that they'll like

[@kendallneason3645]

Incredible to think a rock singer could not only sing with and keep up with a world class opera singer but that Freddie Mercury along with Mike Moran composed the music! It’s classical music! Freddie and Monsey combined two very different genres perfectly to make an amazing hit album. Freddie Mercury wrote Barcelona by 1988 for Monsey and to submit to the 1992 Olympic Games. He knew he had AIDS by then but he continued to work to make incredible music until he was too ill to do so. I adore the friendship these two singers formed.

[@brookebond2390]

Montserrat has the most beautiful smile I have ever seen RIP

[@kellypierce81]

This is just pure magic! A spine tingling, goosebumps inducing EPIC of a song. Perfection!!!!

[@sarahpagett9191]

Me too its beautiful 😍

[@marcelpop5840]

And you are beautiful. Queen is nr one.

[@meloman0027]

They both sing to the angels now. R.I.P. The Greatest Pretender and the Greatest Soprano.

[@michellehayes5133]

The whole album is magnificent. It just lifts you heart, soul and all ❤️ Edited to add that Monserrat has passed too. Let’s hope they’re reunited.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

Freddie Mercury and "Montsy" (his nickname for her...) was THE musical love affair in history - now, they're both gone, and we were truly blessed to experience them performing together in real time...💜💜

[@rebeccaramirez1432]

I love this!! FREDDIE is the best, and Monserrat is glorious.. much love and respect from Las Vegas

[@esclad]

So grand, so majestic... 19992 Barcelona Olympics :) It was Freddy's dream to sing with her.

[@christopheb1263]

Freddy Mercury est décédé le 24 novembre 1991, cette vidéo était un Live au Ku Club Ibiza en 1987.

[@jojoa2870]

The entire Barcelona album is a must listen. "How Can I Go On", is one of my personal favorites but listen to it from beginning to end. Yes, their voices blend so beautifully. The way they perform shows just how much they loved and respected each other. immensely.

[@TikiMDZ]

How can I go on is beautiful. You are absolutely right.

[@kanchanaakmeemana3789]

Mine too....

[@maryjuangarpu8145]

A mi después de tantos años, me sigue emocionando mucho escuchar esta canción, lástima que el Gran Freddie muriera antes de los juegos olímpicos, hubiese sido el culmen en esa grandiosa ceremonia de apertura. Descansen en paz esas dos maravillosas voces.

[@annesmith2259]

I truly cry tears of joy at this RIP to them both ❤️

[@Paco-nq5yz]

Two galaxies merging …se merecen todas las bananas!

[@JanS1]

Amazing, right? Freddie's dream come true. Loved your reaction to it. There's more. Monserrat Caballe has also passed, she and Freddie became close friends in a short time. She wanted him to sing this at the Barcelona Olympics but he told her he would no longer be here :(

[@amiraguereca3596]

I cry everytime I hear this song with Freddie and Monseratt Rest In Peace They Are Singing In Heaven..

[@carlospokemongo8618]

I was 4yo when this song come out and I'm from Barcelona. This song brings me too much feelings in my heart.. Just a masterpiece.🐈🤍❤ QUEENS!

[@stephanewantiez164]

Unfortunately, she died in 2018. She absolutely loved working on that project with Freddie, and gave many interview about him years later, always with a lot of emotion.

[@lorioehlert2337]

Freddie wrote all this with her. He was actually ill & needed a blood transfusion. If you notice he was pale. I love How Can I go on by them

[@virginiecasterot8862]

One of my favorite song sang by Freddie, gives me chills everytime

[@thaleis]

Montserrat Cabalé... I already seen this duet previously and always think she is one of the most beautiful voice of opera and the mix with Freedie’s works magic ! ❤️

[@rayjennings3637]

So pleased you got around to reacting to this, Dereck. I'm sure that Freddie and Montserrat are teamed up again at that great gig in the sky and slaying it. RIP.

[@gailgreet-wheeler933]

They truly loved and adored each other heaven must be ringing with their voices I can only imagine what Freddie is teaching the angelic chiors

[@ThefetchNZ]

You don’t know until you know. He really was this amazing.

[@kizunadragon9]

They were the dearest of friends and it shows on stage. Montsy of course one of the best opera voices of her time, a warm, powerful, pitch perfect soprano. And Freddie Mercury a 4 octave powerhouse that easily keeps up with one of the best trained Opera singers the world has ever seen. his voice has more fry in it contrasting perfectly. You hear both their voices neither overpowering nor drowning out the other. perfection, two legendary divas

[@francis2811]

Absolutely brilliant! Freddie could have brought a whole new dimension to singing Opera if he continued with the project. His voice was so powerful and versatile....

[@martinwood6503]

Like two opposing worlds colliding and creating total mastery. I saw Freddie's final live performance at knebworth park in England, I was blessed to share the same stadium with THE greatest front man the was or will ever be

[@bobmorrys257]

I feel like there's an angel's intervention in this song

[@jennywren7822]

A MASTERPIECE, performed by two beautiful human beings, now sadly both gone....

[@redpinkdot4297]

Love the song! Both Freddie and Montserrat are great in it. It’s amazing to listen to an opera singer singing a pop-ish song while a rock singer is singing in a more classical way. So entertaining!

[@agnesbcmoilavraie]

One of my very favorite singers along with my very favorite opera singer ! Love this song and this performance ! Gorgeous !

[@leonarae8496]

You should listen to the demo Freddie did for Montserrat, to show her what he could do. She suggested doing a whole album together on the strength of it. Exercises in Free Love. It will give you goosebumps everywhere

[@naniechan2877]

You know what, I have tears in my eyes each time I hear that song... So emotional ❤

[@lindastodola691]

Freddie’s ‘Exercises in Free Love’- Montserrat also sang her own version. God I love your reaction!! And you surely did your homework!! Love it!💛💛

[@carol6107]

The likes of which we will probably never see again. Wonderful wonderful voices xxxx

[@sergiofernandez6819]

Maravilloso!! Que gran legado!

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Dereck... bless your soul 💗 I absolutely LOVED this reaction! Thank you 😊 Our Freddie and Monserrat.. pure magic! 💕💕💕💕💕 beyond beautiful, those two! ❤️

[@stevesomeone486]

I have no doubt they are both looking down with joy in there hearts at your facial reactions and that they touched your in that place that only special performances by amazing performers can . ❤

[@jamesroyce1845]

All these years later and this still gives me goosebumps.

[@cla07]

👏👏👏👏👏😌💚⭐💚 So deep... Unforgettable Real Stars

[@ClassicWorld19]

They are both in Heaven now, together

[@lindastodola691]

Please listen to ‘How Can I Go On’- Freddie is taking over with Montsy!! The entire album. Freddie sings in Spanish and Japanese!

[@ClassicWorld19]

Absolutely!

[@CBOANDALUCIA]

¿Montsy? Ha, ha, ha, that's funny ;) The short and familiar way for Montserrat it's "Montse".

[@lindastodola691]

@@CBOANDALUCIA Thank you for the correction. I meant no disrespect. 💛

[@CBOANDALUCIA]

@@lindastodola691 I know, don't worry. She was very funny and was allways laughing, I can imagine her make fun (in a good way) about this.

[@lindastodola691]

@@CBOANDALUCIA Thank you! I’m from Oklahoma, USA. Thank you- you are sweet.💛

[@paulteelen4285]

Tears in my eyes. Every time again. Thankful to have been able to hear and see this epic performance 🙏🏻

[@karenwright4587]

This song gives me goosebumps love this song Freddie is a true master at singing miss you Freddie 💖

[@maricgmail]

Merciiiiii ! Ces deux voix ensemble sont EXTRAORDINAIRES !! Chaque fois que je les entends, je suis émue aux larmes ...

[@maricgmail]

@deroux regis t'es c.n ou t'es c.n ???

[@paulusher6145]

Classic song. amazing voice. never get bored listen to the song. One vision is another great song

[@wersd7396]

Thank you so much for your react dear Derek 🤩🤩🤩 Your videos are pleasure twice : we can listen so many beautiful song of our youth AND we remember why we loved them so much whem we look at you, your enthousiastic react and your kindest open mind for all kind of music 💐💐💐💐💐 Thanks for your share and waiting for your next video 🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩

[@anouchka_d]

THIS SONG IS GROUNDBREAKING AND AMAZING OH MY GOD 😢😢😢♥️♥️♥️

[@eliseb.4341]

Personne ne peut détrôner le roi Freddie 💖💕 Que de frissons !!!!

[@gloriamartin3006]

Espectacular colaboración, muy recordada por aquí...para los Juegos Olímpicos de Barcelona. Un proyecto lleno de talento y amor Tenían una bonita amistad y una relación de respeto. Gracias y besos

[@stephanieclare2457]

This was Freddie's dream and it totally came true. I absolutely love everything about this. This was so meant to be. ❤❤❤❤❤ Love your reaction Chris. 🙂❤🇨🇦

[@lauriemorrall1115]

EXCELLENCE

[@carinalind8726]

I'm so happy that you reacting to this!! I've listen to this a thousend times and it always leeve me so happy!!!💙💚💛🧡❤😘

[@hahatoldyouso]

They did a whole album together 'Barcelona', spectacular!

[@leecarlson9713]

When they began rehearsing, Freddie thought he would have to tone down his motions, because she was a classy lady. What he had forgotten was that she was an opera diva, used to making grand gestures. She began to sing, and Freddie was amazed, and history was made.

[@pilotgal6191]

His dream was to do Phantom of the Opera with Montserrat. When he was dying in September 1991, she realized that she would never get to see him again. She recorded the Phantom arias and played it for him over the phone. He was thrilled and said it was how he had always hoped to hear it sung. What a Phantom he would have made! RIP to them both. ❤️

[@Showstealer13]

I suggest you too "Guide Me Home\How Can I Go On", "La Japonaise", "The Golden Boy", "The Fallen Priest".

[@apkelly01]

Freddie in an interview said he was extremely nervous to sing with Montserrat Caballé. Imagine, the greatest voice ever being nervous...RIP to them both.

[@silvanarostan492]

Hace años (1993) hice copia de un CD que trajo un tía desde Buenos Aires. Los escuché miles de veces!!! Amor total. Ahora los veo en video y me enamoro más aún Genios totales,!!! Como lograron ensamblar dos estilos tan diferentes. Sin mágicos

[@maryhodgson1016]

Una obra de arte totalmente!!! ❤️ ✨ 🥰

[@keyllamarcelacamachop.9183]

Freddie and Monserrat genious.... this is amazing

[@dina-ys6xf]

Prestation magistrale 👌🏼✨

[@eggy1962]

quite simply a vocal EPIC

[@lebusraconte3040]

Too proud you discover this wonderful song. Freddie wanted to make it with a symphonic orchestra but had not the time and did it originally with keyboards. You know it's a heartbreak song cause Freddie Mercury gave his best just before dying. Thank you Dereck. RIP Freddie 💐💐💐🌈🌠

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Great reaction. It’s just so good.🎆🎇 proves music brings people together. Rock and Opera don’t seem like they should go together but they absolutely do .😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@reinonmacedo6047]

It's very beautiful... I don't know if I cry watching it. My heart is happy with emotion

[@TheDivayenta]

She was one of the most beautiful voices of all time! And a native of Barcelona!

[@user-vb4fg4tx4v]

I am totally touched by this song. This might have been the first cross over between the classic and non-classic genre !!!

[@robinmeltzer9024]

That you somehow manage to add joy to what is already one of the most joyful moments in 20th century music is a testament to your enthusiasm and why we watch you.

[@sanguinemde5031]

And now you see what we lost with Freddy. Not just a great frontman and singer, but someone who could literally sing....anything. A talent the people in the UK sorely miss.

[@mariacruzalvarezordonez7372]

Freddie Mercury dijo que le temblaban las piernas al vivir su sueño de cantar con una auténtica diva. Lo que está claro es que su voz no tembló. Lo escuché en los Juegos Olímpicos de Barcelona y me sigue emocionando como la primera vez.

[@thesid9362]

the most memorable thing with that is the fact that it was the first time on worldwide tv where opera and mordern rockmusic was mixed. Before a rockmusician and operasinger in a duett was a thing no producer would have thought about. Things like these build bridges between people.

[@biddendensue]

I'm glad you enjoyed this. By 1997, Freddie knew he had AIDS, and he knew it would kill him. But still he soldiered on, and did what he wanted to do. This was one of his finest moments. He knew it, and he rocked it. There will never be another Freddie Mercury!

[@warre1]

And Montserrat was one of the first people he told about it. Before his bandmates.

[@davethomas6216]

No offence but you mean 1987 not 1997

[@biddendensue]

@@davethomas6216 yep, sorry. When you've lived through as many decades as I have, they become blurred! Lol

[@mariadelosangelesgomezrial2372]

Se me pone un nudo en la garganta viendo estos dos genios!!!! Mi ídolo Freddie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SuperDancingdevil]

Both sadly no longer with us, But we have this masterpiece to remember them both by, Freddie was a huge fan of Opera and Ballet and all of the arts .

[@annmonaghan4360]

This gives me goosebumps every time I hear it

[@jamesrobert680]

It was absolutely out of this world. Hairs on my neck standing on end stuff.

[@TheArdanwen]

Freddy.... just the greatest of all time

[@strawberryeyes3496]

'Majestic' I think that's the perfect word to describe this song and collaboration.

[@drunk1998]

I remember when I went to Barce and saw the arch, was emotional

[@sexysadie2901]

Barna😉

[@ReallyBritishOne]

The pair of them have such a beautiful story, it's deserving of a biopic film some day. I always think their songs together were a glimpse into a future with Freddie that we sadly never got... this was where he was going. Definitely recommend checking out variations of 'Excercises in Free Love', and also 'The Golden Boy', but frankly the entirety of their album together is just sublime 🌟

[@BouweHillen1]

my dad used to blast this at max volume on easter morning. this is a memory for me. a replayable memory for me. a memory my soon to arrive son will " suffer" too

[@lindastodola691]

I’m sorry- 🤪this song was also used as the theme for the ‘92 Olympics in Barcelona!

[@user-pu8px1hm6f]

That performance was just heavenly

[@markbaker2826]

listening again and crying !!

[@fibrown444]

I bought this on cassette, and always makes me smile with rock and opera combining to make sweet sweet music.

[@RexorgenOnavi]

6:58 the moment when Freddie surpasses Caballè in power! two people from another world

[@iangrant3615]

Agreed! That is the moment when they both joined together in singing opera with full voice and he proved he could pull it off!

[@cla07]

Ooooh Merci Merci Dereck Two Amazing voices ! 💚

[@TikiMDZ]

You can watch in the documentary someone from the band states for a moment he was shy and didn't know what to do when he saw the volcano she was and the he just grew. It's AMAZING. BEAUTIFUL. THANKS FOR THIS REACTION!!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕

[@pastora7651]

El dúo es una bestialidad y siempre me hacen llorar, y más si ya no están entre nosotros Freddy quería y admiraba a Montserrat, dúo de ensueño que hará las delicias en el cielo 😭😭😭 y Freddy cantando en español maravilloso

[@CandleLight1974]

"Guys, it's 1987. Do you know what? It's not bad!" :) Bless you, Dereck. Like it was 1887. Freddie's suit was dark grey to complement Montserrat's silver dress.

[@kevinchester0533]

Mesmerising, wonderful, a work of true divine beauty. May they both rest in peace.

[@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497]

They also did The Golden Boy, Guide me home, How can I go on....to name a few. All from their Barcelona Album. Also, please check out Freddie's Exercises in free love, tones only, no words!.. This was the B side to The Great Pretender. It was done to fill a space with Mike Moran on Piano, which Freddie then showed Montserrat and she loved it.... she surprised Freddie one night when she wrote words to it. This track then became Ensueno...sung by them both.

[@bjspranger]

I'm soo glad you reacted to one of my most favorite Freddie Mercury songs. He and "Monsy" were not only POWERFUL together in this song but wonderful great friends. On days that I miss Freddie so much, I watch this video. It's the BEST and so out of the R&R era, its magical. Goosebumps Everytime. Its Brilliant!

[@ruthcn6890]

Me ha encantado tu reacción a esta gran canción, tu cara lo decía todo 😁 a mí me sigue emocionando cada vez que la escucho. Un saludo

[@user-yt9hc6bx9v]

Замечательно Дерек, что ты обращаешься к наследию Фредди!!! ОН не перестает волновать,восхищать,плакать, удивляться каждый раз вновь и вновь...Это как дорогое вино чем дольше выдержка тем оно дороже.