Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Cabellá - Barcelona | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@danpeak]

Jam, what's your P. O. BOX?

[@johncampbell756]

You have chills? Are they multiplying? Are you losing control? Is the power they're supplying electrifying?

[@evilvolts]

check out "How can I go On" from the same album

[@Innuendo1980Queen]

Will you reactie to this song please? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJW4eKyQet56sJI

[@josephdolman]

Hey jamal its pronounced kah-bah-yey just thought I'd help break it down for you I have that same funko as well as the black and white harlequin singlet version want to get brian, john and roger too gotta appreciate the rest of the band

[@missunnaturally]

I'm from Barcelona when we have the Olympic Games I was 7 years old, and every time I listen to this song, I cry. It's so emotional.

[@janahcoaching]

Yes! I grew up in northern Catalunya, and was 12 when the olimpics. The whole thing was epic, incredible artistry!

[@vikitheviki]

I feel so old 😂😂

[@Aramizes]

I'm not from barselona, and i was 2, and i cry every time i listen this too. how can anybody don't do this?

[@gigi652]

Que maravilla de ciudad cuando la visite no hacía mas que pensar en esta cancion

[@mazdaram226]

Quality reaction, thank you

[@RadCenter]

Aren't we lucky that we have this masterpiece to remember both of them by?

[@lesrolon40]

Montserrat Caballé passed away too. She was deeply affected by Freddie's death, there was a deep friendship and mutual artistic respect.

[@suemontague3151]

Yeah you're completely right, he told her he had AIDS and not to kiss him because little was known about HIV at the time but she did. Absolutely beautiful together

[@etdaemoniumresurget3496]

And she didn't tell a soul and was a huge support to him. She was a wonderful lady

[@65NART]

@@etdaemoniumresurget3496 an opera Diva in the best way. The greatest breath control. Love her.

[@Luubelaar]

She said his was the greatest voice she'd ever heard. High praise indeed from one of the most celebrated opera singers in the world. And he said the same of her. They really were a beautiful vocal match.

[@z408rmf]

And she had such a warm and heartly laughter

[@karenj3611]

This was Freddie's dream come true. He wrote this song about the first time they met. He adored her, and she adored him.

[@mcoudeniii]

Spanish soprano, Montserrat Caballe was an operatic diva of the first order. Dubbed "La Superba" (the superb one) by the Italian public, she had an international career in concert and opera that started in the 1960's. Freddy was always an opera fan and specifically a fan of hers. The collaboration with her on this duet he said was a *dream come true". She was a true fan of his as well and spoke so glowingly of the experience of working with him and how he was such a special person. They originally recorded this duet way before the Barcelona Olympic games in 1992 and Freddy did not live long enough to sing it at the games but a video recording was used during the opening ceremonies. Montserrat Caballe never officially retired and passed away in 2018 at the age of 85. May they both sing endless duets now in heaven.❤

[@bettierusso5410]

AMEN ! She had a hauntingly beautiful voice. So did he... they are singing with the Angels now.

[@MagesseT1]

❤

[@troypatruno2602]

She was a legend in Spain and he was a big fan. Singing with her was one of the final items on his bucket list-- she was thrilled and he wrote a full album for her. This was meant for the Olympics Opening, but was recorded earlier-- sadly he knew he was not going to make it to 1992. Epic, right??!

[@katwithattitude5062]

She was a world famous legendary operatic soprano, and he loved her voice and wanted to meet her. They met briefly in early 1987 and hit it off. She was from Barcelona, and she asked that he write and record a song with her that would be used as the theme for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. This was the result. They ended up recording an entire album together, and his last live performance was with her. He was already ill, and apparently when she said she wanted him to sing this with her at the Olympics he told her he would be gone by then, and he was. Barcelona was replaced as the theme for the Games after Freddie died but was indeed used throughout the Olympic telecasts, including here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6uqdIuajZuan8k at the beginning of the International Broadcast of the Opening Ceremonies. Side note: In case you don't remember it or want to see it again, if you skip ahead to about 2:42:00 this Olympics had pretty much the coolest and most spectacular cauldron-lighting ceremony EVER.

[@emilievanhaelst976]

Thanks for posting all this info! I remember watching that lighting!

[@KymAtHome]

Dope! Thank u.

[@Innuendo1980Queen]

It sadly wasn’t really live.. it was playback.. but he was there..

[@danielah3398]

Man, the 1992 Olympics had the best lighting bit, with the blind archer. I remember how dissapointed I was when in Atlanta they just lighted up a long stick and raised it

[@markrozenberg7959]

@@danielah3398 wasn’t the Atlanta lighting done by Muhammad Ali? It was very moving.

[@TheDivayenta]

Her high notes just FLOAT into the air. My QUEEN, Monserrat!

[@flav2689]

Perfectly said❤

[@brentlee1043]

To tell you the truth I think this is one of Mercury's finest works.

[@Danielik25]

It ´s true, Barcelona album is a masterpiece, great songs . Freddie was genius

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

It was, and that is a big statement, too......

[@MaryMoser63]

My favorite album! And I'm a life long Freddie and Queen fan.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

It is a masterpiece. My own favourite is "my bijoux" for very personal reasons.....

[@toddlandry5736]

This is his best and that is saying something!!

[@Veritasominavincit]

The beautiful thing about this is that this was Freddie Mercury living HIS dream - so happy he got to achieve that before he died. It’s sublime.

[@NatalieBee-ci3hi]

❤❤

[@andrewhawkins6454]

Freddie considered her voice was the best he ever heard. And wanted to sing with her. He loved opera.

[@althelas]

He was the only Rock singer who could keep up with an opera singer. Many tried but Freddie was the only one who did not sound flat like all the others.

[@OriginalPuro]

Freddie considered her voice the best he ever heard and wanted to sing with her. He loved opera.

[@santangelogaia19]

👏👏👏 And about the field of Female Vocalists from Pop Music only Whitney Houston could be able to make an impress on Luciano Pavarotti 😎😎 HOUSTON BEST FEMALE VOCALIST AND MERCURY BEST MALE VOCALIST TWO LEGENDS

[@peterscottmorgan1]

And the admiration and love was mutual, which is evident when you see them performing together

[@marcorojas1403]

@@althelas nope is a lot of rock metal progresive bands that has opera or orchestr music style

[@dawnanderson7760]

Montserrat was a true Opera Diva. She and Freddie worked on a number of albums together. The fact that Freddie could hold his own against such a prodigously talented opera singer is simply amazing. In loosing Fredddie we lost one of the greatest entertainers, his stage craft was remarkable and his voice stupendous.

[@melissakhalar1842]

Oh Freddie you are missed and loved. He was a showman who gave himself over to his music. RIP Mr. Freddie Mercury. ❤

[@etdaemoniumresurget3496]

This performance is perfect

[@etdaemoniumresurget3496]

@@rayjennings3637 Montserrat is a goddess

[@stevescourou8006]

He was the greatest showman.

[@hodgod1056]

The greatest showman of them all. RIP Freddie Mercury

[@jeromechenet9658]

Your reactions are priceless . Freddie is so greatly miss

[@glynnisi]

I watched an interview with her after his death. She recounted their first meeting, one in which they sang together all night long in a joyous jam session. You could hear a pure loving admiration in her account... when those two met, their love of music collided in a beautiful, unmatched way that made each of them feel how magnificent they were. Hard to put it in words, but incredibly touching. This performance warms my heart so!

[@aliceshutkina8201]

They had such a beautiful platonic artistic love, I just can't.

[@flav2689]

@@aliceshutkina8201 Yes. They were true soul mates, I think. (It doesn’t have to be romantic.) It was so pure, the love and admiration they had for each other 🥺💛

[@korylinn2251]

I’ve seen this performance 100 times, and it still gives me the chills.

[@decam5329]

You could play this to a corpse and it would move. Spectacular song.

[@basilprabhakar7028]

You are right Kory....his voice is inimitable. He is also a wonderful human being. Spent some time in India....where I am from ....so people think he is Indian. I think he is of Iranian origin. He has very prominent cheek bones and a Middle Eastern look and complexion. But all this is academic....he was a great artist and I am thankful that God created him for us. RIP Freddy ...the man who cannot die....for he lives through his music...the undisputed King of Queen.

[@ryanormerod4200]

The best duet ever, bar none.....absolutely outstanding and will never be matched for its pure talent and voice quality.

[@ginnys9831]

Freddie grew up listening to Opera and loved it. After that performance, he told the media "I'd like to see Mick Jagger and Bowie try that."

[@rondanakamura2655]

My parents are quite "down home ". One of their colloquialisms is, "It ain't bragging if you can do it." Even when Freddie was cocky, he wasn't wrong!

[@3ScotsInk]

She died on 10/6/18. Finally together again. Two legends shaking the foundations from the sky. 💛❤️ Great reaction!

[@TheWickedlu]

You can't help but to smile to see Freddie so happy.

[@kylereese4822]

Imagine it`s Wembley, a live concert, Floor Jenson - Nightwish, you hear the beginning of ` Who Wants To Live Forever.....` The stage lights dim down and from backstage Freddy Mercury walks out as a hologram.... and he`s there again back home where he`s meant to be.... him and Floor do a duet of ` Who Wants To Live Forever ` then he interacts with the crowd and becomes truly Immortal Freddy Mercury...... imagine.....

[@natasjadirken5633]

That last shot..... warms my heart looking at him!

[@eloiseroberts9674]

Bless his darling heart xxxxx

[@Hollylivengood]

@@natasjadirken5633 Yep. They both look so happy to sing together in that moment while the stadium goes nuts, and they're in their little happy place.

[@Nquerojantarsozinho]

Montserrat had the most angelic voice I've ever heard, gets me everytime 😢

[@pmocityzocsy]

how can people say someone has a voice like an angel, no way they can compare, as there are no angels. they are only fictional.

[@Nquerojantarsozinho]

@@pmocityzocsy it's just a figure of speech

[@pmocityzocsy]

@@Nquerojantarsozinho Allright, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, respect:zocsy

[@TheNaznine]

This brings back so many memories. He was just so.....electrifying.

[@dianesparrow1592]

Awesome. Freddy and Montserrat became very good friends. Both legendary artists in their own right.

[@rileyandmike]

They are both gone now. When Freddie pitched the idea to her, she had her doubts until Freddie sang both parts! She was in after that

[@brucer2152]

My mom was a HUGE opera aficionado. She was also a HUGE Freddie fan. When this came out she was in heaven. RIP mom...I am glad you got two of your favorites things before you left.

[@doobiedave9686]

Freddy Mercury was forever the showman.

[@jodiwood5311]

Freddie 😉

[@virtualatheist]

Correction: Freddie was the ULTIMATE showman!

[@JF-kv1gm]

Can't help but get a bit teary eyed watching this. OMG, a match made in heaven

[@brucedillinger9448]

Well...that was friggin' GLORIOUS!

[@paulbradshaw303]

Perfection. A glimpse of what Freddie could hAve developed into. Tears streaming at the beauty and majesty of the love you can feel on the stage

[@jutwilton7363]

Apparently They adored eachother and remained close friends

[@eloiseroberts9674]

Yes, I heard that. Beautiful folks. XX

[@edendixon5645]

They came best friends after this, she apparently wanted him to sing with her at the Olympics but he told her he wouldn't be here to see it ☹ she was the only one outside of Queen he'd talk to about his Illness

[@the_black_square]

Watching you experience this song for the first time has brought me to tears. I'm a massive fan of Freddie and absolutely adore that song. It's so powerful.

[@kid5084]

The purpose of art is to evoke emotion. Freddie had an amazing range. He loved using it.

[@eileentaylor1691]

they were wonderful together....R.I.P. to both!!

[@scousewillo62]

I have tears in my eyes. What a stunning exhibition of vocal and orchestral magnificence.

[@CherylHughes-z8d]

Two angels singing from heaven now 🌹❤️🌹

[@wendystout901]

Seriously, this man could sing and do it all. He loved all types of music. His favorites were rock and most definitely opera, I mean look at that epic combination with Bohemian Rhapsody. Sadly she passed in October 2018

[@loisdunfee873]

WOW I'm totally blown away. That was amazing.

[@cudwieser3952]

The greatness wasn't in the desire, but in the achievement. Freddie didn't just have the desire but the ability to achieve what he desired and share the magic in the process.

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

Opera vibrates the soul. It sure does! Freddie was a huge fan of opera. We saw him once in the audience at the Royal Opera House in London, it was even more thrilling!

[@lowriebean8140]

The Olympics were held in Barcelona in 1992 - this was written to be the theme but Freddie died in 1991. Freddie was a fan of opera.

[@karlsmith2570]

He was actually trained in singing opera

[@Isaac.Garcia666]

@@karlsmith2570 Freddie was never trained in any singing

[@belindamelville8228]

@@Isaac.Garcia666 true... all natural untrained talent...😊

[@belindamelville8228]

@@karlsmith2570 Freddie had no vocal training ever

[@Luvie1980]

Freddie was a fan of opera: Hence bohemian rhapsody

[@jkgannon1049]

This never fails to make me cry, the good, grateful cry!

[@tazmom0]

There was nothing Freddie could not do! Monserrat passed away in late 2018. In this song he says "God willing we will meet again, someday". I'm pretty sure they are chilling together with the big homie in the sky.

[@OriginalPuro]

No, they're both dead. They're not "chilling" anywhere.

[@rossfranco1874]

they are teaching angels to sing by now!

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Freddie always brought the best out in everyone. ❤️

[@eloquentlyemma]

I always love it when someone listens to opera and enjoys it.

[@tessesmom]

Same here

[@daveloboda1769]

Freddie is quoted as saying, when he first heard Montserrat Caballe sing, that he had heard the most beautiful voice in the world. It was the theme tune for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

[@bdmention]

To those that gave a 'thumbs down'...you're wrong.

[@TheRealSweetcherryo]

To those that gave a thumbs down...🖕

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Just bieber fans have no taste

[@aryansigrid]

The one's that pressed "thumbs down" are just Jealous! Jealous because some of us grew up watching & listening to these amazing Artists & 'they' missed out on them!

[@Kernewik101]

Musically deaf to opera perhaps..... I can't bear thrash metal...its like having yer skull cracked open with a rusty chain saw. Each to his own😍

[@klaymor73]

@@Kernewik101 i love metal and i love this song, since the first day was published

[@brownsugar1117]

Chills for days! Beautiful!

[@sabrinasiler1569]

Rock meets opera! Only our Freddie 💕 even while being extremely sick can create magic in your soul and she is an amazing opera singer. I can’t listen to this song enough. She passed away a couple of years ago.

[@jenniferharrod6418]

THIS!! This makes me bawl like a baby EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I miss him terribly. Thank you!!

[@ryancampbell2192]

"Big black dude from LA reacts to opera & gets goosebumps" should be the thumbnail title 🤣🤣 Love ya brother!

[@kazshaw3945]

That wasn't just a song that was an experience !

[@ministry2627]

Barcelona, such a beautiful horizon. Barcelona, like a jewel in the sun. This song always puts a lump in my throat. It's just beautiful. Great Olympics as well.

[@roslynclifford5983]

Absolutely love this. You can see how happy they are to sing with each other. I get chills when I hear this one. Showmanship, skill and love of music. 💖

[@xamanthe]

I'm not an opera fan, but this is just amazing. Thanks for reacting. Freddie and Montserrat were amazing together. What a gift to humanity!

[@teresag7689]

I've heard this hundreds of times throughout my life and it always chills me up. Freddie is one of the best male voices ever!!!!!!!! They loved and respected each other!

[@viorcustom]

Montserrat Caballé was her name, one of the greatest.

[@Danielik25]

Friends called her Montsy

[@a.b.2816]

@@Danielik25 NO WAY

[@KAH5371]

Finally! You’ve heard pure magic! No matter how many times I hear this song, it brings me to tears! Incredible! This has to be one of the best songs ever! Thank you for reacting to this song! ❤️☮️

[@kennasmith1293]

Yes it was made the official Olympic song which took place in the summer of 1992, sadly Freddie had past away 7 months before it took place

[@Christine-ry1qq]

Two of the greatest worldwide singers EVER!! Hope they’re both still making beautiful music together wherever they are now Just an amazing night xxx 😗

[@foolsjourney8118]

Freddie adored opera, and as you say this was a perfect day for him (and my goodness he had some good days). Peace, brother J.

[@lamama66]

And now I cried!!! All of emotions running through 😯🤭🥺😪🥲🤗 missing Freddy 😘

[@lauragriffin6512]

Omg! One of my FAVORITE Freddie songs ! Like listening to the angels singing. Yes, it was recorded for the 1992 Olympics, which sadly Freddie didn't live to see.

[@lisaargyrou1488]

Wow 🥰, ❤️ Freddie Mercury and Montsy,❤️

[@Momspennies2]

I'm so glad you finally got around to this one. There was no limit to the talent Freddie had and Montserrat was a legend. It's so sad that we have lost both of them.

[@danakoogler9792]

How I hate that he is gone and her as well. What a loss, but what a gift to have had them in this world. Heavenly angelic choirs could not surpass this. I am crying!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

Freddie loved Montserrat. It was always a dream of his to work with her. They recorded an entire album together. Unfortunately, Montserrat Caballe passed away in 2018.

[@maitri1922]

Very true. And for Jamal I recommend you check this out - Freddie Mercury The Untold Story part 8-9-10: story of how Freddie & Montserrat Caballe became friends and sang together. Part 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpy8gmysr86HpNk Part 9 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HUhKtjgJ2in5I Part 10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kITMhGuonMmbhcU

[@robinchapman8281]

. My o

[@LynneConnolly]

She loved him right back.

[@beedeegee9374]

Yes, she passed October 6, 2018 at age 85.

[@analuhanks]

Amazing singers !

[@gailgreet-wheeler933]

The most amazing love and respect for each other I expect heaven is ringing

[@louismonnichii7619]

What you just heard: Heaven, my friend.....Heaven.

[@jetthutch2818]

beautiful the great freddie mercury

[@nikonmark37814]

You know you are good when you take a break from Queen to perform Opera. Freddie could sing and perform like no other. Opera? No problem!

[@stevesomeone486]

Tears every time so powerful . No auto tune in heaven . the angels never had it so pure Angel aid is going to be one heck of a concert ☺

[@thisiszaphod]

It was through this song that I introduced my mum and dad - who were well into their 70's to Freddie. They simply adored him, and his and Queen's back catalogue thereafter, and became huge fans. Love you, Freddie x

[@torrencecullen9983]

Bringing many tears of enjoyment

[@MetalMonkey]

This was the first "Opera" song I liked. I still get goosebumps whenever I hear it

[@theresarandall7448]

Me too

[@Zralock79]

Man... this is one of the greatestes song EVER!!!... I always have a goosebumps hearing this... also 28 year after this great Olypics Games in Barcelona, which Freddie unfortunately did not live to see. but he was thare too... even though he was no longer alive. All my respects to Freddie Mercury.

[@chrismckechnie6653]

As many times as I have listened to this, it gives me goose bumps EVERY time

[@theresareynolds3133]

This was beautiful, his vocal range was out of this world, he was a man of many wonderful talents.

[@ehu4296]

The joy on your face throughout is amazing. Thank you for taking us on your journey of discovery.

[@queenmiriam3058]

Thanks again dear! Chills, chills, chills. Great reaction, beautiful performed by two angels. R.i.p. Freddie was so allround and diverse, a musician. And Montserrat was amazing, and she adored Freddie. I hope to see more Freddie or Queen along the way. Much love and bless to You ❤❤

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

Brings me to tears every time I see this. So powerful.

[@MarkLomod]

EARGASM!! Freddie's style meshed well with Monstserrat's because he composed and arranged that very song himself in order that their voices would combine well.. that song was written FOR the both of them

[@debrastough5407]

I always get chills, and clinch, and cry when I hear this! I miss Freddy !

[@lauralee612]

Absolutely brilliant! Goosebumps!!!!!! Love ya!! Ok, have to watch this again!

[@cudwieser3952]

If you are to appreciate Freddie you need to listen to Mother Love. It is heart breaking, and for very obvious reasons, but it can't be denied Freddie did not go quietly into the night. He went with the humility and grace we should all aspire to emulate.

[@joannedarley1893]

Such a beautiful comment.

[@Danielik25]

It is so beautiful song, I ´m always crying, when I listen to Brian, because it ´s clear, that Freddie is gone

[@MaryMoser63]

Yes, Brian had to finish the last verse of Mother Love because Freddie was too ill to come back to the studio again. It gives me chills when I listen to the power in Freddie's voice in the first 2 verses. He was facing his imminent death and yet his voice was so strong and dynamic. Probably one of the strongest people to ever live, facing such a horrible disease and signing his heart out until the bitter end. He will always be my hero.

[@rw9019]

When Freddie was told he was best singer in the world, he replied, "No, im not, MC is" She heard his comment and invited him to meet. He wrote this song bcz it was the city where they met. Gratifying to know this gave him so much joy bcz he knew he was dying.

[@evie9732]

Gave me chills! The way Freddie looks at her at 6:07, just beautiful :)

[@jasontopliss963]

Freddie could sing anything you put in front of him rock, pop, opera, blues and soul He was a master of vocals

[@christinacrites3828]

Cabellá was such an amazing singer. Her performance of “O Mio Babbino Caro” is absolutely the best rendition of that song I’ve ever heard! Thanks for featuring her on your channel 🙏🏻

[@MrPooch1967]

Written by Giacomo Puccini, cousin of my great grandfathet. Didn't know until I researched my adoptive parents. Nice find.

[@christinacrites3828]

@@MrPooch1967 That’s awesome man! 👍🏻😄

[@susannariera]

sorry, a little correction, is Caballé, not Cabellá.

[@Laulaupg]

It's CABALLÉ. SHOW RESPECT, BITCH!

[@joannebattersby8365]

Oh my God you played it!! I am so glad since I recommended it so many times. Montserrat is one if my favorite opera stars. It's pronounced just like it's written.

[@roddiener]

Theirs was a love story of admiration and mutual respect, one of the worlds greatest collaborations, truly epic in every way.

[@paulette2597]

This performance was captivating. I always said that Freddie Mercury had the best voice in rock music and what a performer. The whole thing was magical......loved it❤️

[@jessijames3256]

And Barcelona is such a great city. Can't wait to be there again.

[@DavidGonzalezGarcia]

Not as great as was in the 90's. Polítics broke the People.

[@jessijames3256]

@@DavidGonzalezGarcia Really? Never been there in the 90s, only a few times during the last 10-15 years. What' going on in Barcelona?

[@javieradanbs9633]

@@jessijames3256 independentist crazy people.

[@bettybaby63]

Your face was priceless. Amazing aren’t they?

[@philging]

Incredible performance - legends both.

[@zakhotalen]

It’s amazing how perfect his voice was without all the technology to make modern singers sound better than they actually are

[@DogsReignSupreme]

The Opera is always part of Freddie. I have never seen this performance....marvelous!

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

The whole album they did together is wonderful. There's some gospel like tunes on it as well.

[@irenedownie6559]

Fabulous reaction!!! I could see by your facial expressions that you were truly loving every minute of it. I get the chills every time I hear this, too. ♥️

[@maryannprzybycien2013]

Just AMAZING!

[@janicekyzer]

Freddie loved the opera and he loved her. They sand a lot together.