Freddie Mercury,Montserrat Caballe. Barcelona, behind the music.

Freddie Mercury, Montserrat Caballe. Barcelona behind the music documentary.
Barcelona is a song released the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe as part of their collaborative album "Barcelona".
The song reflects Mercury's love of opera with his high notes and Caballé's operatic vocals, backed by a full orchestra. Originally released in 1987, it was one of the biggest hits of Mercury's solo career.
Mercury had been a long-time fan of opera, especially favouring Montserrat Caballé. In 1986, he mentioned on Spanish television that he would be glad to see her in person. They had a friendly initial meeting in Barcelona February 1987.
Later, when the city had been chosen for the 1992 Summer Olympics, Caballé, a native of the city, was asked to help with producing a song for the games. She summoned Mercury for the task.
Caballé became enthusiastic about the project and instead of recording a single, she proposed to make an album, on which Mercury agreed.
The song "Barcelona" had to be its opening song, to be completed by 1988, and to be submitted as a candidate for the 1992 Olympic theme (the selection was scheduled for 1988, four years before the Games).
The recording was complicated by Caballé's tight schedule. Thus to spare her time, Mercury recorded the song, singing Caballé's part in falsetto. He would then send a tape to Caballé to prepare her for the joint studio sessions.
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[@kendallneason3645]

Wow I wish Freddie Mercury had lived long enough to sing Phantom of the Opera with Montsy. The music we lost when we lost him is heartbreaking. I’m so glad they were able to do the album Barcelona. It’s a masterpiece of two worlds of music combined beautifully. ❤😢

[@micksmusicchannel]

I echo all you say Kendall. When we lost Freddie we lost a unique and gifted individual, of the like we'll never see again. Thanks so much for watching 🙂💞

[@margarethirsche126]

I cried when I read In his own words by Freddie. He never knew how great he was or all the hearts he would touch

[@micksmusicchannel]

Very true Margaret. Thank you for watching 🙂💞

[@realme-os7zx]

freddie Was the greatest male voice ever 😢❤

[@micksmusicchannel]

I can't disagree with you on that. Thanks for watching 🙂💞

[@plutao_pt]

IS the greatest male voice ever

[@nikufida3573]

Magjik ffd a mesi shpirt ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@seancampbell9740]

It was the most exquisite duet in modern history this collaboration shall never ever be repeated. It can't be.! It's not possible..gracia

[@micksmusicchannel]

You are absolutely right Sean The only ingredients that could create this was Fredsie and Montserrat, sadly both now having left us. It took pure genius. Thank you so much for watching 🙂👍

[@mariannabendandi4846]

A very good duet! So beautiful song and music.😉

[@kanebrooke]

Amazing duet

[@micksmusicchannel]

They were great together weren't they. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@zauberfee2492]

​@@micksmusicchannel Das war eine Chemie, eine Magie. Ich fand beide ergänzten sich gut. Ein Feuerwerk. Sie hatte Angst wegen Ihrer Größe(Fülle) was sagte Freddy, Musik singt oder macht man mit dem herzen❤

[@micksmusicchannel]

​@@zauberfee2492You are absolutely right my friend 🙂👍

[@CybermanBill]

I'm sitting as a 50 year old man who has been a performer my whole life and who loved Freddie & Queen since I was 5 years old.... Thanks dad. I also love theater and opera So this performance Is a no brainer for me. But, I find my self sitting here With tears falling from my eyes Like I am best friends With them This truly moved me cause from each of them you could hear the sincerity and love about doing this And I can just feel how much This meant to Freddy And how he wound up with such a Great and loving and long lasting friendship & friend he had in Montsy. Those 2 were meant to be around each other. I feel that by agreeing to do this project she kept Freddy alive much longer.... I could Lie and say it has no effect on me But It's strange how music really moves everybody. Just the bond of friendship And love that This opera that Freddy wrote, Brought to, Not only them, but to the people of the world. Thank you Freddy, and thank you Montsy (RIP Both of you), For all the love and joy you brought To the world and it's people. God knows, We could you use some of that love now!! Keep performing for God cause I'm sure that's what you're doing right now!!!!

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment. Freddie lived his dream with Montserrat and the result was amazing. Glad you enjoyed it 😀👍

[@ritaperez9551]

Beautiful words...

[@zauberfee2492]

​@@micksmusicchannel Ich habe mir sofort das Album gekauft als es das erste mal hörte

[@micksmusicchannel]

​@@zauberfee2492 Thank you for watching my friend 🙂👍

[@susaneuliano7692]

Freddie's dream came true as he had the forsight to put this collaboration together. He was a genius and had the vision to put this together. This was an opening for other stars to do the same.

[@micksmusicchannel]

It absolutely was Susan and Freddie and Montserrat created a masterpiece in the process. Thank you for watching 🙂💞

[@margarethirsche126]

We lost a musical icon. Such a loss!

[@micksmusicchannel]

Never to be replaced. Thanks for watching Margaret 🙂💞

[@samuelwashington3031]

What they have given to us/the world is truly amazing.We can only imagine what the Phantom of the Opera would have sounded like, sung by the two of them. He, a musical genius and she,a musical diva.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Perfectly put Samuel.. there could have been so much more they could have offered us. Just thankful we have of them what we have. Thanks for watching. 🙂👍

[@Nina_Rihs]

„BARCELONA“ isn’t a song….to me it’s a true masterpiece ! Watching and listening to Fred and“Montsy“ still gives me goosebumps and opens up my heart every time-since over 30 years🥹 🙏❤️

[@micksmusicchannel]

Nothing like it before or since Nina... thank you so much for watching 🙂💞

[@Nina_Rihs]

@@micksmusicchannel wow that‘s so true 🙏🍀🙏❤️ thx so much for your words 🥰

[@micksmusicchannel]

@@Nina_Rihs You're welcome Nina 😊💞

[@maritzajimenez6690]

Todos, absolutamente todos los que estuvieron cerca de Freddie recibieron su brillo y su energía. Caballé tuvo un relanzamiento. Mary ni hablar. Freestone adquirió fama y un trabajo. Los de Queen, aprendieron a escribir canciones orientadas por Freddie, que les dieron muchas regalías. Freddie fue un ángel en verdad para todos. Un ser de otro mundo. Descansa en paz, Freddie forever

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching 🙂👍

[@emiliosalman6740]

Impresionante estos dos personajes, dieron todo sobre el escenario !! Dieron sangre, nada más que pueda agregar sino que sus almas estén juntas en la eternidad descansando en paz. Deben tener plena conciencia que nos dejaron a nosotros los humanos. RIP

[@micksmusicchannel]

They surely were amazing. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@leed119]

So glad to have this recorded. A gift for history.

[@micksmusicchannel]

It absolutely is Lee. Thanks for watching buddy 👍

[@naymyo5503]

They had a special bond between them , something Magic. Barcelona was one of the best of Freddie’s .

[@micksmusicchannel]

I agree. A very special friendship. ❤ Thanks for watching 🙂💓

[@mariannabendandi4846]

I've started listening the album Barcelona when I was a kid. My dad owned it. Now I'm 40 and I still enjoy it. My album's favorite song is Barcelona.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Glad you still enjoy the Album. Thank you for watching 🙂💞

[@mariannabendandi4846]

@@micksmusicchannel 😉🙂

[@Splitbrainmusic1]

Crying with happiness. Celestial experience. R.I.P beautiful angles 🙏

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching 🙂👍

[@LucieOgilvie]

7.12 -- 7.25 "He was the first and only person that has done this." You want to debate that look and those Spanish eyes? Not me!

[@micksmusicchannel]

@@LucieOgilvie Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@Cookie64]

What a choir's up there in heaven with all the great ones up there ...

[@micksmusicchannel]

I'm sure of it. Thanks so much for watching 😀👍

[@annaepifanie9935]

WE were so lucky to be there part of this Cosmic play! I was 39 then and it blew my mind! WE forgot every thing about thé olympics then and traveled back on a cloud of deep happyness, a cloud of divine joy....🧚

[@micksmusicchannel]

Couldn't have put it better myself Anna. Thank you for watching and I'm really glad that you enjoyed it 😀💞

[@annaepifanie9935]

❤️

[@charliebrownie4158]

The only correct enmeshing of Operatic-Rock fusion that worked. And was truly epic.

[@micksmusicchannel]

You're right about that Charlie. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@charliebrownie4158]

@@micksmusicchannel I haven't looked up the U2 Pavarotti mix-up because everyone I know hated it.

[@neusbarrera6401]

Thank you so much for this amazing vídeo. The first time I saw Montserrat was at Barcelona’s opera house Liceu in 1970 singing Norma I was so touched that I couldn’t believe what I had seen. Since that day I have seen all the operas and concerts Montserrat sung in the Liceu and Palau de la Musica and I have traveled to different opera houses to see her! She was a wonderful human being and I’m so proud that she was the ambassador of my city for decades! I must admit that for a while I was one of the snobs that only listened to opera and classic music but then a friend invited me to go to a Tina Turner concert and since then I have seen all the rock stars that performed in Barcelona, when Queen came to Barcelona in 1983/84 I obviously went to the concert and I felt in love with Freddie! God bless all the real artists that brought and always bring so much joy to our lives! I wish you a wonderful Year 2023!

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your experience. It must have been amazing to see Montserrat live, and memories like that are priceless. I loved how Freddie and Montserrat came together to form such a strong friendship, and produce music together that had never been done before. It's a shame Freddie left us so young because I feel the two of them had more to offer us. I wish you a wonderful New Year 🙂

[@zauberfee2492]

​@@micksmusicchannel Ein weiteres Feuerwerk an Musik und das an echter Musik zweier aufrichtiger Menschen die Ihre Musik lebten. Montserrat fuhlte sich jung und eine Neue Erfahrung.😊

[@josesantos2603]

He found his twin soul of the other world in life 😂

[@micksmusicchannel]

And now united forever. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@en6278]

RIP to two great legends in their genres. the cream of the crop. Nobody was better than these two giants. Whats very clear watching this is that this collaboration opened up a whole new world for both artists. It was probably the greatest experience each ever had musically cause it was fueled by pure admiration for each artist. Opera is a very elitist small world so Freddie brought her onto a much bigger world stage. This song is still how the world knows of her astounding talent. without it most of us would have never discovered that voice.

[@micksmusicchannel]

I absolutely agree with everything you say. Montserrat was an amazing lady and the fact that these two legends developed a friendship and brought us such great music is amazing 🙂👍

[@elizaluilee8781]

I really like Freddie in such clean and neat look … so handsome is he .. so beautiful is his voice …when Freddie and Monserrat sing … they sing into and bring us into paradise!

[@micksmusicchannel]

He was amazing wasn't he. Still sadly missed. Thank you for watching 🙂💞

[@awrygargoyle]

Didn't know he admired her so much. I don't listen to Queen that much anymore, but it still gives me the goosebumps to hear those voices combined

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching my friend. I think this song kind of stands alone. Thanks again for watching 😀👍

[@zauberfee2492]

Danke für diese Zusammenstellung und das dies Material noch vorhanden ist. Das war Musik und das Zusamnenspiel zwei znterschiedlicher Musikrichtungen. Sie passten einfach zusammen .Es entstand Barcelona und noch nach Jahre Geschichte sein wird. Das Zusamnenspiel beider und ihre Freundschaft. Danke für diese Einblicke❤

[@micksmusicchannel]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@antuan_3205]

Grandes voces para la eternidad estas estrelles brillaran en el cielo

[@micksmusicchannel]

They will my friend. Thank you so much for watching 🙂💞

[@beryl8285]

Listening to this on her birthday - it's so lovely. Thanks so much for putting this together. Very special people. I loved that Freddy said "I love music and she is the music."

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching Beryl. Freddie and Montserrat were both very special people, and when they came together it was just genius. Thank you again for watching. 🙂💞

[@TotoTVWorld]

Finally have the chance to watch this documentary. Loving it! I still remember the song when it came out and the Olympics. I visited Barcelona a year later for the first time because of it.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for sharing that with us.. I'm really happy you're enjoying the video. 😀💓

[@karenbusyn3456]

Every time I see this performance it brings happy tears. I also hear something new in the arrangement. The use of backup singers on this album fascinates me because Freddie also did backup tracks. There is a female solo in several of the songs on this album. Was she part of the backup group or was it Freddie. Such awesome harmonies. We are so fortunate that Freddie and Montserrat found each other but so sad their collaboration was cut short. Thank you Freddie and Montsy for enriching our lives.

[@micksmusicchannel]

I absolutely agree with everything you say Karen. We can only imagine what music Freddie and Montserrat could have gone on to make, I suspect there would have been much more. Thank you so much for watching 🙂💞

[@zauberfee2492]

​@@micksmusicchannel Dankbar für dieses Album, diese Musik😊

[@pedroascensao1554]

A truely masterpiece! That break all the rules. The words are poor to descrive this duet. Unique. We never saw anything like this. Wonderfull 💖🎼💖👌

[@micksmusicchannel]

And we will never see this again. Thank you so much for watching 🙂👍

[@ВалентинаКоваленко-й5щ]

Это не повторить !!!Просто захватывает!!!

[@micksmusicchannel]

I absolutely agree.. thank you so much for watching 😀💞

[@rrn5745]

Фредди неповторимый и самый крутой! Он мог "влиться" в любой образ. Он всегда очень серьезно и внимательно относился к творчеству. И, конечно, его талант блистал вместе с другими звёздами!!! Фредди - Легенда, его голос неповторим и уникален, а образ прекрасен и открыт!!! Люблю вас, мистер Фредди Меркьюри!!! 🎸🥁🎸🎹🎤🎼👑🤴💖💖💖♾️🌈🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@micksmusicchannel]

Wonderful post and I agree. Thanks for watching 🙂 💗

[@donnamariepassaro7991]

They were amazing!!!👑🎶🎶

[@micksmusicchannel]

They were fantastic together weren't they. Thanks for watching DonnaMarie 🙂💕

[@paigemimms4343]

Glorious ❤

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching Paige I really appreciate it 🙂💞

[@cheryldodd-marko9787]

Both,together,were so beautiful,so powerful,🕊🇺🇲💕

[@micksmusicchannel]

Absolutely Cheryl. They were amazing together. Thank you so much for watching 💞

[@gaylegardinerankerry12123]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREDDIE 76 TODAY HAVE A HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching Gayle. If only Freddie was still with us 💞

[@ixabelarauz4375]

Hermoso dúo... Caballe y Freddie 🥰💐👑

[@micksmusicchannel]

They were for sure.. thanks for watching 🙂 💓

[@justintaisenchoy]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for the upload. This is very precious. 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you Justin and thank you so much for watching 🙂👍

[@StephenandYhana]

Great video buddy and a wonderful duo. I can imagine that collaboration meant a lot to Freddie 😊😉

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks Stephen. It was said that outside of Queen this was what he was most proud of... thanks for watching mate. 🙂 👍

[@royblack7305]

Twas the best of the best of both of them .

[@micksmusicchannel]

Absolutely 💯 👍

[@hughvane]

Much is made - and rightly so - of the two soloists, their collaboration was superb, but I would love to know who those backing singers were. They provided much substance to the solos and duets.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching Hugh, it was a great pairing... sadly never to be seen again. 😕

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Freddie Mercury actually did a lot of the back up vocals as well.

[@anneleaman5285]

Oh WOW

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching Anne 🙂💞

[@montseaa76]

Es sensacional inigualable

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching my friend 🙂💞

[@crystallaugh]

🎉❤😊

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching my friend 🙂💞

[@user-irina3bo1gb6h]

Фреди-подарок небес.. Моя любовь бесконечна к этому Ангелу. ❤️❤️❤️

[@micksmusicchannel]

He was certainly gifted. Thank you for watching 🙂💞

[@dianecourtney2724]

There are no words 🥰 💔

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching Diane, I really appreciate it 🙂💞

[@Jun-rn3td]

Wow man; thanks for this one!

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching Jun, I really appreciate you watching 🙂👍

[@mynewanimalfamily]

Great, I really enjoyed! Thanks for sharing 😀

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching. I'm really glad you enjoyed it 🙂💓

[@albertomejiasbarcelona1189]

Wonderful monserrat caballe freddie mercury alberto mejias say a dream universal barcelona

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching Alberto, i appreciate your support 🙂👍

[@bettybaby63]

Wonderful video. I hadn’t heard a few of these quotes.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it 🙂💞

[@christenagervais7303]

Thank you SO much for this video!

[@micksmusicchannel]

You're very welcome Christena. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊 💞

[@FOXYCompilation]

Really interesting video 👌👌 Thanks a lot for sharing it Mick 👍👍

[@micksmusicchannel]

You're welcome Foxy. Thanks for watching 🙂 💕

[@allthingscathy3446]

Lovely! Thanks for sharing

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks for watching Cathy. 🙂 💞

[@allthingscathy3446]

@@micksmusicchannel you're welcome

[@AnnaJosephc]

WOW......AMAZING video Well edited..👏👏

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks Annie. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀💞

[@debsmostexcellentadventure5353]

Lovely video mick,happy sunday and stay safe debs.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thanks as always Debs... have a great day 😀 💕

[@mm7909]

Fantastic upload 😀👍

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 👍👍

[@CatsLifePH]

Such an amazing video

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate your comments 🙂💕

[@ana314]

Excellent upload

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you Ana, I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍 💞

[@Aotearoa0]

Boo hoo 🥺😳 I almost teared up hearing Monserratt talking about Freddie wanting her to do Phantom of the Opera together. She heard he was very I'll, but she did a recording for him , called his place and spoke to Peter (Freddie's assistant) who told her to play the recording through the phone. She said that was in September, 1991 and that was the last time she spoke to him, he passed November 1991. Listening to her was so 😢😢😭.

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate you dropping by 🙂💞

[@たみい-0529]

バルセロナ～ですよね、素晴らしいオペラ💖

[@micksmusicchannel]

It was a fantastic song.. thank you for watching my friend 🙂💞

[@たみい-0529]

@@micksmusicchannel バルセロナオリンピックですね💖

[@ЛюбовьВафина-у7э]

Ты боялся что тебя не слышно на фоне Кабалье.Слышно любимый

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching 🙂💞

[@hildaandrade3262]

😢

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you so much for watching Hilda 🙂💞

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Hey there Mick, how are you doing? Watching you from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada 🇨🇦! Check in with Betty and I.

[@micksmusicchannel]

I will do that my friend. Thanks for dropping by and watching 🙂 👍

[@marcelaaguirre6147]

Sería lindo ver el vídeo traducido al castellano .gracias

[@micksmusicchannel]

I'm sure there's a version out there somewhere 🙂👍

[@nikufida3573]

Spize mesi barcelona a ffd

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching 🙂👍

[@miekeregelink7301]

😢

[@micksmusicchannel]

Thank you for watching 🙂💞