TWO LEGENDS?! First Time Hearing Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé - How Can I Go On Reaction!

[@janicelsutton9437]

Freddie considered Montserrat to have the most beautiful voice he'd ever heard, and collaborating with her was a dream coming true for him. I'm so happy that they became close friends before he passed. They truly came to have so much love and respect for each other, and she stayed in close touch with him, right until his death.

[@bjw0515]

"The Golden Boy" and "Barcelona" are well worth reacting to. This was such a great combo.

[@joelweaver174]

Barcelona is a wonderful‘collaboration between the two.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Definitely should react to them doing “Barcelona” ❤❤❤

[@kendallneason3645]

The entire album is glorious and was written by Freddie Mercury and Mike Moran. 200 rock songs and an entire opera album. Freddie and Monsey also became great friends. She said she knew he loved all music. That is a true musical artist. RIP Legend 😢

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

Freddie wasn't just able to sing these operatic songs, but to compose them as well, he was a great musician.

[@alexandrapedersen829]

Mercury undoubtedly a great singer, but this song is in no regards operatic aside from the fact that it features an opera singer. In fact, when Caballé suggested that she and Mercury sing an operatic duet between soprano and baritone, he declined.

[@otisroseboro5613]

2 icon's,2 Legend's,May They Both R.I.P

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Of their performances before live audiences, my FAVORITE is: “THE GOLDEN BOY”…. Part opera, part gospel! At the point near the end of this song, when Montserrat reaches out and takes Freddie’s hand, she said it was because she could see he was tearing up. These lyrics are quite autobiographical, considering what Freddie was going through: He & Montsey (her nickname) had developed a very close friendship, she was one of very few people that he had confided in about his terminal AIDS diagnosis. (He hadn’t even told his bandmates yet!) Freddie only did one more live appearance to perform after this… when he sang a couple songs with Cliff Richards during a charity performance of Dave Clarke’s musical show, Time.

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

Freddie could sing anything. The greatest voice ever.

[@adriantrusca1245]

Don't push it. He was mainly a rock n roll singer.

[@candilumpkin1196]

This my favorite by these two. It makes me tear up everytime I hear it. ❤❤❤but the entire album is sooooo goooood

[@dianecourtney2724]

Love the whole album. Esp Barcelona and The Golden Boy Freddie is irreplaceable 🥰❤️

[@msteve777]

That I know of, two other songs on video - the title song Barcelona (which was intended to be sung together at the 1992 Barcelona summer Olympics, but told her he wouldn’t be around by then 😢). The other, the Golden Boy (very gospel feel to it). The two were fans of each other. She basically asked him to write an album for the two of them. And … there you go.

[@yolimolina8768]

La mejor Barcelona estuve presente, en la actualización ❤❤❤❤

[@joaofreitas9651]

Eternamente Montserrat Caballé !!!!!! Brazil

[@anitahargreaves9526]

My vision of an Angel singing too. I only thought they want the one song together. Thank you for sharing this ❤👵🇬🇧. My budgie woke up to join in too.

[@karenj3611]

Lightning in a bottle! That’s what happens when two masters of their craft collaborate! Magical

[@LisaWu2]

You should listen to Freddie's Exercises in Free love....its tones only no words. The B side to The Great Pretender. This is what he took to show Montserrat on their first meeting to break the ice. Beautiful.

[@antonellazullo]

Quando ascolto questi due talenti piango sempre…..non posso evitarlo😢❤

[@sandrahilton3239]

Monserrat and Freddie wrote and made an album. He adored her and was a big opera fan. They wrote this song to have it played at the opening of the Barcelona Olympics.

[@hugomsb9391]

"Barcelons" is THE song from that album. It was an instant hit, even for those who didn't liked opera.

[@RAl-rc7su]

Freddie. The best ever ❤

[@stevenseul361]

Never heard or seen this before. We already knew how Great Freddie was but this proves it. Thank you guys ❤

[@n.johanness7451]

This is a really epic song ❤

[@NicolasLong-k8y]

There will never be another Freddy.

[@thedreamer1723]

Remember that...freddie was the writer many rock songs....and write this album much more years before pavarotti and bono... Freddie was a genious....

[@tammyjackson3113]

I love love love this, takes us to church Freddie and Montsy ❤️💙💛now do The Golden Boy. Freddie new he was dying at this point😢Montsy was at the unveiling of Freddie's statue in Montreux.

[@colinregan7281]

The talent on that stage is mind blowing. ❤❤

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys.. Freddie with the "spoken word" while Montsy is shining! appreciate your reaction!

[@marvalstith2749]

Montserrat Caballe' and Freddie Mercury collaborating, the icing on the cake of Freddie Mercury's career. . .his view I'm sorta certain.

[@ellet6560]

Montserrat was from Barcelona. The entire "Barcelona" album is wonderful. "Ensueno" (Dream) is a favorite of mine. Freddie and Montserrat became very good friends during their collaboration. Unfortunately, as hoped and due to Freddie's passing , they could not perform the song, "Barcelona" (written by Freddie and Mike Moran) at the 1992 Olympics.

[@priscilabee583]

Beautiful song, it was a huge deal at the time!

[@classicrocklady6288]

Absolutely watch the live performance of Barcelona!

[@janebartholomew-w6q]

I love it that they could both be themselves and still sound incredible

[@anneharley5319]

Thankyou for a great reaction. My favourite from this collection is Barcelona, can you do that next please x

[@barbmorrill4930]

Really need to watch Barcelona (the title track of the album).

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

WOWWW… What a NICE SURPRISE!

[@brittahlander1043]

The golden boy, from the album Barcelona

[@RiverSong5683]

Freddie, EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE, same album. He dedicated this one to Montserrat. They were very close, has great respect for each others talents, Freddie loved her and was enthralled with her talent as he used to go to the opera a lot. She was his favorite all time singer, had the greatest voice,in his opinion, as he stated in an interview, which started their collaborating together. Thank you! Enjoy!

[@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497]

No he did not. Freddie sung this as a B side to The Great Pretender. Way before he met Montserrat. He took that song to show her when they met.

[@jackierichardson901]

Perfection at it’s finest they adored each other such a shame they didn’t have long together try The Golden Boy next it will blow you away beautiful reaction thank you x x

[@janebartholomew-w6q]

Loved it please do more, thank you so much

[@adamfigueroa8208]

Freddy the best voice and front man in rock history

[@Fadeyes98]

I m so happy and proud of him for having the chance to do his and actually nail it. As his assistant once said, that for Freddie, this result was one of the big ones. Something he was proud and happy for.

[@lyna4873]

Everyone rightly acknowledges Freddie Mercury's unique voice and outstanding frontman skills but he was a very talented song writer, musician and composer also--he was the main composer and creative force behind this unusual for its time album.

[@josie3028]

Ye, great song and freddie's vocals are insane and freddie wrote it amasterpiece no one can touch this talent of him even monserat said that ,that's why she agreed to do an album with freddie ,because she knew how great his voice was thanks guys❤❤

[@circemuller1933]

It was bombastic,never forgot the Legends Montserrat and Freddie

[@MarianTamaritFlores]

Reaction freddie mercury montserrat caballe the golden boy pliss 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@josephinemonahan915]

Freddie wrote the Barcelona album for Montsy….and considering the Olympic Games were held in Barcelona in 1992….the song Barcelona was the anthem for the Olympics…all the broadcasts of the games on tv had this song as their signature⚡️

[@Jamienomore]

Freddie and Mike Moran wrote the Song Barcelona. They used that Song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics

[@Justin-s2s4g]

monserrat caballe, la mejor cantante mujer de opera por siempre. ambos ya no estan aqui, gracias monserrat por ti aprendi a escuchar opera. cuando no te gusta la opera y vez esto, cambiaras de opinion

[@boqndimitrov8693]

born to sing together!

[@alanbatt]

Great reaction, Freddie wrote this whole Opera album,You should listen to Freddie's Exercises in Free love. it displays Freddie's amazing voice, Thank you

[@gogglebox2427]

I loved their relationship. Respect on both sides.

[@alexandresousa338]

great reaction!

[@onechess]

I have never seen this.....though I had seen all of Fedddie!!

[@belindamelville2270]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@DUNFERMLINEBOY1]

Yes you definitely need to listen to the title track called BARECELLONA

[@johnwalsh7578]

You must listen to.. Barcelona...they will blow your rocks off..

[@kellycrook543]

React to "Barcelona "and " th golden boy," from this album. Freddie wrote the songs on this album

[@Lunabracco]

You definitely have to do BARCELONA!!!!! PLEASEEEE ❤🇬🇧 MONTSERRATS voice is amazing!!

[@mylesc99]

You should check them out performing, "Barcelona". It's a lot better.

[@hermannus3894]

No, it's not. Only you have first listen "guide me home"and this one directly behind. like on the album; heavenly.

[@mylesc99]

@@hermannus3894 wrong

[@tonibaker3823]

Going to argue with both of you the fallen priest is much better lol

[@tplouffe9226]

After listening to the album over 50 times in my life, I can confidently say Barcelona is for sure one of the weakest songs on the album. It's still incredible, but that's just how amazing the rest of the album is. I truly mean it, I still think the album is an absolute masterpiece even without Barcelona. The Fallen Priest, La Japanaise, The Golden Boy, Guide me home/How can I go on, Ensueno, are all better songs than Barcelona. They offer more variety in sound and more unique use of their voices in building soundscapes and telling story's through the music. Barcelona is the most "pop" type of song they did, so it would appeal to the masses, but the rest of the album is meant to appeal to true music lovers and musicians.

[@Sanjiv_Kolkata]

@@tplouffe9226The Golden Boy is my favourite 😊😊

[@BarryHolden-qg2cy]

"Barcelona". is so much better if you want the limk " Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona (Original David Mallet Video 1987 Remastered)"

[@lolloelwing9749]

❤❤

[@karenj3611]

There is a lyric version of this that starts out with the song “ Guide me Home” and then leads into How can I go on. It is absolutely breathtaking and heartbreaking at the same time. Please check it out

[@deboraclark5791]

Ensueno is my favorite from the album.

[@angelmaria5830]

Todo, fué a consecuencia del España´92,Juegos Olímpicos.

[@retrochronicle]

You should also listen to Who wants to live forever by Queen and Barcelona

[@castorpollux5154]

Do Barcelona next!!

[@johntreboryen1149]

Great job guys, now you must do Barcelona

[@tessasnow]

Should try Barcelona🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@DerekBroughton-y7e]

Talent..its SKILLS..SKILLS..get it right

[@thiago-WOW]

I also wanted to know how their voices were captured in this recording. 🤔

[@JaneWorrall-c7g]

Brilliant pairing. Thanks for your reactions. You might also like to check out Dimash Kudaibergen - "Olimpico". Prepare to be astounded!

[@pauloaraujo3824]

Ainda me arrepia

[@greenogre22]

listen to him singing the song „ensueño“ in real opera style with the famous opera star montserrat caballé. so freddie could sing opera.

[@janetschulman8998]

He is asking how he will go on knowing death is near.

[@francocapuani675]

This performance was in playback for many technical problems! 🙂

[@richardworonowicz9076]

HOW COULD YOU MISSED THE ALL IMPORTANT TRACK BARCELONA.

[@sacris10-c5m]

El tema que buscais es Barcelona 92

[@sacris10-c5m]

Barcelona 92

[@janicelsutton9437]

PLEASE react to both Barcelona and The Golden Boy at La Nit. Although How Can I Go On is a beautiful song, the other two leave it in the dust, in my opinion. The entire Barcelona album was co-written by Freddie Mercury. His composition skills rival his musical skills.

[@MariaCandelaria-n8n]

Reacción a Cristina ramos en rapsoy y varios canciones de Fredy Mercury en got talen brithis desde Tenerife España ❤

[@yannou568]

Vous devriez vous intéresser à un français qui s'appelle Johnny Hallyday et qui est décédé en 2017. Montserrat a aussi chanté avec lui. Et elle le plaçait au minimum au même rang que Freddy pour ce qui est du chant

[@RobertBrennan-v1x]

She's a soprano lads Freddie wrote the vocals so he wouldn't be over powerd should never have worked stayed friends till the end

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

This was not live - Freddie was too frail to manage that - it was only performed live once. It was intended to the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona - where Montserrat was born - - but as we know - - Freddie died in 1991 so it should not be - - .I believe that this version was showed at the Olympics .They got very close - and I believe that Montserrat was the first to whom he told about his illness. BTW. She was considered one of the greatest sopranos of the last century.

[@neal5068]

It was live when they filmed it. If there was no editing, then it's basically the same.

[@toddmathers5075]

Well I'm going to be the turd in the punchbowl...this is not live...they are lip synching the studio version. Not to take away from a wonderful composition and performance. Their "live" performance of it was well done. This is the weirdest album in the most wonderful way and well worth you two exploring at some point.

[@jpw6893]

Yeah, he definitely was. He had lost a lot of confidence in his voice due to his illness. The demos are amazing though.

[@nimahaghi107]

Hi please react to exercises in free love you guys gonna be shock ❤❤

[@rodolfovargas3504]

information. Is play back . because Feddie in this time 1988 dont sing live again cheers!!!

[@RayDavies-zv5ic]

"One of a kind performance" Wrong ! As many people have commented you need to see them singing "Barcelona" and "The Golden Boy".

[@worldtraveler3773]

Check out Freddie's solo Exercises in free love kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGmcYYWJiLSYjJosi=jCyzjynqdZHVkj5M it was his impersonation of Montserrat"s vocal style

[@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497]

No it was not. He did this song as a B side to The Great Pretender long before he met her. He took it to show her when they met. That's it. She took the song and it became Ensueno.

[@worldtraveler3773]

@@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497 what's your point? Freddie was a huge fan of hers long before they met. He recorded the song (B side "the great pretender") it was his impersonation of Montserrat"s vocal style.

[@xavi6765]

Sabes quién es fredi mercury,y no sabes quién es Monserrat Caballé, dice mucho de tu pocca cultura musical

[@vhgirotto]

How can i go on >>>>>> barcelona

[@pinball1970]

Never keen on his live stuff.

[@hmarote]

Doesnt sound live thou..

[@Mercurial_Phantom]

It's playback

[@janvltavsky3491]

Freddie was ill. It was playback.

[@geoffashden2]

I'm not sure if you have ever been to a live opera performance but if you do, you will never see a mic anywhere!