Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé- Barcelona 

Freddie considered Monseratte to be the greatest singer in the world. He was living his dream by working with her.

This was co-written by Freddie and Mike Moran (the keyboardist in the video). Freddie loved opera and was in awe of Montserrat. The duet is breathtaking!!

A Great Duet,May The Both R.I.P,2 Legend's,2 Icon's & 2 Amazing Voice's

Best duet ever in my opinion.

Freddie said he was honored that a super star like her agree to meet a simple man like him. He was a big fan of her. He sad she had the most beautiful voice he had ever heard. This was like a dream come true for Freddie.In an interview with Montserrat she said: ''I loved Freddie and he loved me. I think those people that were touched by Freddie couldn't help but fall in love with him

So happy that Hank liked this - now he should listen to Exercises in Free Love to hear more of Freddie's fantastic range!

I love watching their Barcelona videos. It's fun watching Freddie NoT be able to run all over the stage so UP he goes on toes, wild hand & arm gestures - that energy HAD to come out somewhere. And the way he grabs & kisses Montsy's hand throughout just makes my heart melt. They really did become friends during the course of this. And she, opera diva that she was, enjoyed Freddie's creative talent. Of course, Freddie was in awe of her too. Mutual admiration & respect for each other shows in the videos, the interviews, and the album. THANKS for YOUR Reaction!

Great reaction gotta show some love for my guy Freddie what a talent awesome vid two powerhouse voices .

Thank you so much for this. Queen was not in the studio, they were taking a break. It was after the Wembley concerts in '86 and Freddie had said no touring for him at that time. Perhaps Freddie even connected with Dave Clark on his TIME project then. Also Freddie finally got to spend time writing and working with Montserrat. Tho' his health wasn't a known issue at that time - as he became more involved with the Barcelona project he confided w/ Montserrat re '92 he wouldn't be able to participate. How wonderful they left their collaboration for us.

So great that you liked it, Hank. It's Freddie, but also in a totally different surrounding. They were frontrunners with the crossover of classical and pop/rock music. Many came afterwards with similar projects.

YES!!! Yay you two for a great reaction to this video that always brings tears of joy to my eyes no matter how many times I listen to it. Mercury and Monserrat were definitely soulmates - you can hear it in their voices and see it in their eyes. AND you're going to listen to their whole album next week?!?! I am thrilled beyond words because I've never heard the whole album. Thank you!!! ❤❤

Great video I’m glad brother in law Hank enjoyed it. It’s true there really was nothing vocally Freddie couldn’t do. He stands his own here with one of the best voices in the world. I loved how he held and kissed her hand. You can see he respected her as a vocalist and was so happy to be there on stage with her. I’d love to see more from the Barcelona album.

magine if only they could have performed this live at the 1992 Olympics

The Barcelona Olympics were in 1992, this was used as the theme song. Freddie didn't live to sing it, so another opera singer sang it. Freddie wrote it with Mike Moran.

Have Hank to listen to HOW CAN I GO ON and THE GOLDEN BOY off the BARCELONA album. I am glad he liked Freddie singing opera.

That's a hansome man

Dos leyendas 2 monstruos

He wrote it for her, she was from Barcelona % THAT lady was the greatest female opera singer

'Barcelona' was originally released in 1987 in the UK when it made #8 in the chart. It peaked at #2 when re-released in 1992 for the Olympics. 🙂

Montserrat was a premier league opera diva nicknamed “la superba”.

I loved your reaction guys!!

I love seeing the great big smile that you have listening to Freddy and listening to him and her singing they made a Beautiful friendship that lasted then and now again up with are 🙏🏻 now are 👑 have all this beautiful music to listen to. God bless you all and stay safe in these times 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇺🇸

check the song „excersices in free love“. then you will listen to freddie singing quite real opera. montserrat suggested to him singing one opera-piece with her because due to her he could. but he refused doing that because he‘s said his fans wouldn‘t want to hear this from him.

Have Hank listen to Exercises in Free Love. Freddie songs opera soooo gooood

One of my favourite stories is about this amazing collaboration between two giants from totally different musical worlds. It occurred I believe early on in their burgeonjng, deep friendship, when Monteserrat said to Freddie, "What's the matter...? You Only want to sing One song with me...?". Freddie just stared at her speechless . She then continued, " How many songs are there on a rock type album...?" He mumbled a reply, Still feeling a little overawed by her, " er... 10... I suppose, usually...." Her response was immediate stating adamantly, " Fine...! Then we'll do 10..!!". Freddie later admitted that his jaw almost hit the floor..! You are no doubt aware that during the whole process, each became the target of highly negative comments, with dire consequences for each forecast., should they continue. Some even claimed that Montserrat was "betraying" her operatic heritage. But each was steadfast and determined to proceed. The video clip you feature, was actually the first public performance of it at the prestigious "Ku Club" on the island of Ibiza and as one can see, it was greeted with insatnt rapturous acclaim. Monteserrat and Freddie had emphatically proved their detractors to be totally wrong. It was subsequently unanimously selected as centerpiece for the city of Barcelona's successful bid to host the 1992 Summer Olympics. Many still claim that that "Opening Ceremony" was the best ever. It was hoped that they would perform the piece live at the ceremony. But the fates tragically decreed otherwise. There is however another even more spectacular video , performed at the "La Nit" Centro de Cultura in Barcelona in 1988 as part of the official celebrations to welcome the Olympic flag to the city. Aftre Freddie's demise Montserrat never performed the piece again, preferring to keep it sacred as a lasting tribute to her cherished friend and collaborator. Sadly the legendary Montserrat herself, passed away in 2018 and the world suddenly became both, a little colder and greyer..!

Montserrat Caballe, 'La Superba'. was one of the three greatest operatic sopranos of her century,. After Mercury's death, she declared that her pleasure was that the daring experiment had paid off: that a younger generation of people who perhaps mistrusted opera, began to reconsider. She would have been delighted by your response. (She was famous, by the way, for her breath control on high pianissimos. In her very last note here, she holds back her volcanic vocal power, graciously handing the final cadence to the boy whom she had come to love, and who was dying.)

This song has become an anthem for those of us who were born in Barcelona.

Freddie had a real operatic bent and it was a dream come true for him to duet with his idol, the great soprano Maria de Montserrat Viviana Concepción Caballé i Folch (phew!). How I wish they were both still around today.

Freddie trying hard not to dart round the stage

Try reacting to "The Golden Boy". and ''Guide me home/How can I go on'' (is 1 video)

It's the 92 olympics anthem indeed ... in 87 the election was already done and it was decided this would be then anthem. Too bad Freddie died in 91 and it could not be performed live in the opening ceremony ;(

Freddie can also song opera, react to "Ensuno", you will be in awe.

Thanks so much, Sassy - have not seen many reactions from you lately - but probably due to my own random sh*t -- you have always been one of my favorite Queen reactors -all the best to you and your co-reactor -- (he will "get it" eventually lol) -

Queen went through a mini break up at this time period. They didn't perform again as the group Queen until they were asked to perform at Live Aid. That's why many did not expect them to do very well at Live Aid because they hadn't performed as a band for a while. But did Queen ever surprise all of them at Live Aid! 'Barcelona' was originally released in 1987 in the UK when it made #8 in the chart. It peaked at #2 when re-released in 1992 for the Olympics

No, no, no, this is definitely not music for us, humans. This is the music for the Gods !!!

Freddy Mercury died on November 24, 1991.

Check out Redbone Come and get your love live 1974

I have a really good video for you to react to. Freddie Mercury-Made in Heaven,official video remastered"

We need hank to choose a song plz

She (a 100% Freddy fan, I guess )can't accept that her husband does more like Monserat 😅