Unveiling an Icon: The Freddie Mercury Story

Unveiling an Icon: The Freddie Mercury Story | Real Pride

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This documentary includes historical musical performances re-assessed by a panel of esteemed experts, as well as obscure footage, rare interviews and rarely seen photographs. It also contains review, comment, criticism and insight from; Broadcaster and friend of Freddie, Paul Gambaccini; Night club owner [where Freddie often hung-out], Peter Stringfellow; Close friend, Wayne Sleep; Rock Journalists, Malcolm Dome, Mick Wall, Jerry Ewing and John Robb; DJ Paul Burnett; and Freddie Mercury tribute artists, Steve Littlewood and Joseph Lee Jackson.
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@americandevo 7 ай бұрын

Freddie was a private person and a sensitive brilliant man who kept his opinions on religion, sexuality and politics to himself and didn't abuse his platform like the egomaniacal entertainers of today. There will never be another mega talented and class act like Freddie Mercury.

@kedoikheng2867 2 ай бұрын

😅

@mariatoth4673 Жыл бұрын

Freddie, was a genius!! A musician, writer, opera singer,charismatic extremely sexy handsome man, and above all he was funny. His personal life is nobody’s business. His was an imposing figure on stage and “I Still Love You!” The greatest Legend in the world forever. Thank you Freddie for all your hard work in giving your fans a party every time you performed. So very missed and still loved. RIP darling, sing with the Angels. ❤❤😢😢💔💔

@BobbiGreen Жыл бұрын

Your fucking true he never went public with it Mary was always the one with him at public events

@batphink2655 8 ай бұрын

People seem to forget about his early lyrics they were also brilliant and I'm not talking about 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' lol. Great comment!

@marieharris1230 Жыл бұрын

Sadly, I didn’t really discover FREDDY MERCURY until I was 70 yrs old. Prior to that, although I recognized the big stadium hits like WE WILL ROCK YOU and Bohemian Rhapsody, I wasn’t big into Rock bands. When the movie about Queen came out is when I discovered FREDDY. THEN, I FELL IN LOVE . I deeply regret that I never saw QUEEN live when they came to NY. I ADORE THE BAND AND I ADORE FREDDY MERCURY. I CANT GO A DAY WITHOUT LISTENING TO QUEEN. HE WAS, IMHO, ONE OF THE WORLDS GREATEST PERFORMERS OF ALL TIME. His OPERA WORK WITH MONTSERRAT CABALLE IS MY FAVORITE. IT WAS INCREDIBLE.

@barrymitchell6444 Жыл бұрын

The false movie is horrendous, full of appalling mistakes, and painted Freddie in a very poor light. But pleased you eventually found him, including his solo work, anyway.

@marieharris1230 Жыл бұрын

@@barrymitchell6444 I became obsessed with Queen And FREDDY and watched just about every video I could find on you tube. What a beautiful man FREDDY WAS. I ADORE HIM. TGERE IS ONLY ONE OTHER ARTIST I WOULD PUT INTO A SIMILAR CATEGORY AND THAT IS JUAN GABRIEL OF MEXICO. HE TOO WAS A MYSICAL GENIUS. ALSO GAY, WROTE 1100 songs And had many many hits. He is the ELVIS OF MEXICO. BUT, EVEN BETTER!!!! Mexican Music is INCREDIBLE!!!!

@barrymitchell6444 Жыл бұрын

@@marieharris1230 I've never heard of Juan Gabriel, having no knowledge of Mexican music. Queen had a bad time in Mexico in 1981 though. They were pelted onstage in Puebla. Security had confiscated batteries from people wanting to record the show, then sold the batteries inside at high prices, and the fans blamed Queen for it.

@barrymitchell6444 Жыл бұрын

@@marieharris1230 Freddie left little solo and collaborative work, compared to Brian May and Roger Taylor. Apart from the Larry Lurex single (which featured all of Queen) and the Love Kills single, there were only three albums... Mr. Bad Guy, The Freddie Mercury Album (UK)/The Great Pretender (USA), and Barcelona. Most Freddie songs available are remixes he never actually got to hear himself.

@darlahays2471 2 ай бұрын

@@marieharris1230 IT'S FREDDIE NOT FREDDY. His roady Peter , said that once he was given an award that had Freddy on it and he said "Who is Freddy? I don't know him. Get rid of it please"

@KarenJohnson-ks7xt 11 ай бұрын

My favorite video was "I want to break free". Absolutely LOVE it! I remember when mtv banned it but it didn't last long. True American fans got it and loved it... still do to this day! RIP Freddie 🙏 We love and miss you ❤

@gaba665 2 жыл бұрын

He wasn't an lgbt+ icon. Stop selling that lie to people, he was a Rock and Roll icon.

@vivianwar2271 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he was ashamed for that also that why he kept the fact that he was bisex and chost not to open his personal life to the pers

@grooveyerbouti 2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianwar2271 I'd imagine thiers more to it than your synopsis but then neither of us knew him so thiers that. I've been fan since 86 I would say it was not hidden nor discussed he stated several times his personal life was private. Also one has to remember his families faith and it's attitude toward lgbtq+ ,all in all like a lot of things in life it isn't always as simple as you'd like.

@vivianwar2271 2 жыл бұрын

@@grooveyerbouti that can be right. He lived with that sex attitude in the mid 80's when the LGBT not accepted as same as now in the world

@pauleyd80 2 жыл бұрын

What, he can’t be both?

@gaba665 2 жыл бұрын

@@vivianwar2271 No, he wasn´t. He just didn´t want to mix his personal life with his public persona.

@marie1969 8 ай бұрын

Freddie had a great voice. No one will ever take his place ❤❤❤

@johngraham5996 10 ай бұрын

Queen fans never cared what freddies sexual preferences were, we were not interested in any of that because we loved him no matter what, so do not hang this ridiculous lgbt tag on him, he was a rock icon and legend, not one of those freaks we see on the news protesting, you lot need to distance yourself from our freddie, you are not claiming him, he is our icon and not some politically challenged group's property 👑✊🇬🇧

@bekkip3686 3 ай бұрын

Completely agree- while he never denied or hid his sexual preference he was also an intensely private person who did not want to talk about or discuss his private life because it was just that- private. As you hear from those very close to him he was never ashamed of who he was he lived his life his way but he was never interested in becoming some political icon or pin up figure either. It was always about the music, the band and the fans that was what he loved talking about and he gave everything to it which is why every single person who was at one of Queens concerts had such mad love for him, the music and the band. He is legendary because of his immense talent that captivated and inspired billions around the world THAT is his legacy and what he wanted to be remembered for and his wishes like his music and achievements should be respected. Love you Freddie ❤

@molliebadilla3360 10 ай бұрын

Freddie was always ICON ..his music always had a meaning.

@christineyetman640 2 жыл бұрын

Kenny played that song 14 times over the course of 2 days...He loved the song and Queen themselves

@user-ux8fy5ov4x Жыл бұрын

Зачем ковыряться в личной жизни Фредди, ведь он этого так не хотел! Природа наградила его огромным талантом и это главное для нас! Его музыка вечна ! Каждый день помним тебя, великолепный Фредди!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@kaveman1021 Жыл бұрын

Stop hijacking Freddie's memory and legacy in order to promote your agenda. The man chose to keep his private life just that...... private. If he wanted otherwise, he would have done so himself while alive. And before any of you say he couldn't, remember we're talking about Freddie Mercury. He did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, wherever he wanted.

@barbaramay5048 Жыл бұрын

He even said on an interview, speaking of John Lennon that he.. ie.. Freddie wasn't political and had No desire of being a political pawn.. Though , he admired Lennon and thought his songs were brilliant, he himself didn't want to be a part of any politics or political views.. Or the face of any Campaigns!

@margarethirsche126 8 ай бұрын

leave him alone people still trying to trash him

@Callmethebreeze902 8 ай бұрын

I’ve seen this interview and Brian May not too long ago referenced it that Freddie never hid he was gay. In 1977 he openly said he was gay as a daffodil and another video of him in in interview he calls himself a Persian pomping jay. Facts. He is a legend. Nobody before him had his talent and I highly doubt anyone else in the future will match it. RIP Freddie ❤ I still love you. I hope you and Jim are reunited and happy.

@leewightman8619 Жыл бұрын

Queen is the greatest band of all time

@mandyhull127 Жыл бұрын

The man in the purple shirt was not being disrespectful at all. Paul Gambocino was a great friend of Freddie and if you listen carefully you will see that. He is a Disc jockey and well respected in the UK. He says he how much he misses him.

@TammyDenneym Жыл бұрын

He’s a very respected and Renound newscaster that was very close to Freddie.

@germanaribolzi6492 2 жыл бұрын

Inoubliables, ton talent débordant, ton immense carisme, ta beauté tesmerveilleuses chansons,ta musique avec tes musiciens extraordinaires tout cela nous appartient désormais. Nous t'en bénissons !!!cher Freddie !!! ❤️🌹❤️🌹

@TamereLamoustachue 2 жыл бұрын

Oh oui ça c'est clair vive Queen

@michelletammydenney1417 2 жыл бұрын

It wasn’t the grandparents house. It was his Aunt, Freddie’s fathers sister. And he didn’t stay with her . He used to visit her. She pairs for piano lessons and painting lessons for Freddie.

@irinat9521 Жыл бұрын

To be exact it was not father sister, but his mother sister, school mentioned his talent for music and he started his music lessons at age 7 and stopped in the 4th grade, as he hated notes and played very well by ear.

@lisadevenberg3712 10 ай бұрын

A kind gentle soft spoken giving man. Who could ask for a better friend or lover.

@ellenmyers971 2 жыл бұрын

No matter what FREDDIE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD AN THEN PAIRING HIM WITH BRIAN, ROGER, AN JOHN THEY WERE COMPLETED AN THE MAGIC BEGAN 💯👑♾️🥀😘🥰✝️🌟💫❣️💛💙💖💥☮️🤘🔥💟

@lizsmith3132 Жыл бұрын

Miss you. Freddie. Happy 76th birthday.

@marieharris1230 Жыл бұрын

I was always inclined towards semi classical music, Sacred Music, WORLD MYSIC, , THE THREE TENORS ETC. I WAS NEVER INTO ROCK BANDS . I CERTAINLY APPRECIATED THEM, I APPRECIATED ALL KINDS OF MUSIC, BUT I DEFINITELY LISTENED TO MORE SEMI CLASSICAL STUFF, AND VOCALISTS LIKE JOHNNY MATHIS, FRANK SINATRA , STREISAND, ETC. BUT, HERE I AM AT 75 listening to QUEEN, JEFF BECK, LED ZEPPLIN. I DO REMEMBER I LOVED EARTH WIND AND FIRE AND MANY MOTOWN ARTISTS. I JUST SOMEHOW MISSED OUT ON QUEEN. HARD TO BELIEVE NOW. I SO REGRET NOT HAVING SEEN THEM LIVE. THEY WERE MUSICAL GENIUSES.

@nanaprn7809 Жыл бұрын

Dear Marie: my musical history is extremely reminiscent of yours except I'm 90 years old. Never too late to learn or to appreciate good music and to learn to love Queen and Freddie😍

@marieharris1230 Жыл бұрын

@@nanaprn7809 God bless you!!!!! 90 years old. I hope yu are well. I’m 75 and have many many health issues, but MYSIC KEEPS ME ALIVE. I ADORE QUEEN AND FREDDY MERCURY . LATELY, THE OAST FEW YEARS I’ve been listening to a lot of Mexican Artists and discovered JUAN GABRIEL. He is the only Artist I’d compare to FREDDY MERCURY. HE was BELOVED , IS BELOVED, IN MEXICO. HE WROTE IVER 1100 songs, and had more hits !!! Check him out on you tube. 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️

@molliebadilla3360 10 ай бұрын

Freddie and his Yellow Jacket!!! And Red striped jacket to match pants.. he looked gorgeous

@cathyveaux4695 Жыл бұрын

Freddy était une icône de la musique,et il le restera toujours,pour tous et toutes,qui qu ils soient et quoi qu ils soient.aucun sexisme ou on sexisme.

@gedbill4058 Жыл бұрын

After 30 years of Freddie's passing there is still no one who can drive that band Queen as magnificently as Mercury.... Queen are bland today without Freddie.

@lhart99 Жыл бұрын

The deaths of Freddie Mercury and John Lennon are two deaths I've never gotten over, and never will. :-(

@peggygordien978 Жыл бұрын

I agree What a horrible loss!

@barbaramay5048 Жыл бұрын

@@peggygordien978 .. for the world!

@peggygordien978 Жыл бұрын

I love Freddie Mercury. He was the greatest!

@susaneuliano7692 11 ай бұрын

He was and still is a consummate legend never to be duplicated

@bluebell3720 2 жыл бұрын

Roger said they were calling smile a day and Freddie persuaded them to start again with him

@barbaramay5048 Жыл бұрын

Oh come on guys... Don't give up.. U've got ME! 😁💯❤️❤️❤️❤️

@irinat9521 Жыл бұрын

Do not try to repeat Freddie Mercury career , it is not gonna work cause he was Superhuman. Period.

@tamaribagrationi3002 Жыл бұрын

Сколько вы трудились, сколько врали, промивали мозги, го всеравно,как то не складывается ситуация по вашему. Фредди некогда не признавал, бисексуальность, наоборот,всегда отрицал .Вот потому так убывались, сделать из него гей икону, но увы, он останется как икона Рока, как Рок-Бог. Всё будут вспомнить его Божественную Музыку, Божественный , Бесподобный, непровзайденный голось!🌍 Он сам 🎶 Музыка Freddie Forever.......

@melissaniedorf5016 Жыл бұрын

Are you joking? LGBT+ Icon. This great man was a man Not part of the alphabet community

@ffion8815 Жыл бұрын

excuse me alphabet community? just because you dont agree with how this video labels him doesn’t mean you can bash and insult queer people/trans people

@elliteMonkeygaming Жыл бұрын

That’s kinda a cheap shot I mean u don’t gotta agree with them but at least have some half ass respect 🤷‍♀️

@darthhatall6961 Жыл бұрын

I mean, lgBt. He was bisexual so...

@angelaedgington-pk8si 11 ай бұрын

He called himself mercury because his star sign is virgo and our planet is for us is mercury

@czarinacourtneyal-marmont4699 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful piece! R.I.P.

@davidvanderkin9324 9 күн бұрын

Why are you saying they weren't received well in the United States?? Queen was my first concert , not only were they incredible to see, they were beloved then and now in America. RIP FM.

@halfrutter2226 Жыл бұрын

Freddie was and is a legend. But, in music, an excellent musician. He never wanted anything to do with politics or being any other kind of icon. His sexuality was kept out of things.

@rch6650 2 жыл бұрын

I lived a crazy, over indulgent life too. Difference is, I'm not famous and anti virals saved me from dying like freddy.

@mariaantoniettacolasurdo2590 Ай бұрын

Amico ti e'andata bene! Ti domando:perche'rischiare cosi'tanto?

@ethanrogers4610 Жыл бұрын

Freddie Mercury was actually showing signs of having HIV as early as 1982. He probably contracted HIV in New York City between 1977-1979. On average symptoms can begin around 3 or 4 years after being infected. He was said to have been very promiscuous. The first people that got HIV/AIDS didn't even know it existed. I miss Freddie Mercury so much. He is my favorite singer and Queen is my favorite band.

@patriciakern-butler732 Жыл бұрын

You are not his doctor and he would never have lived that long in those days because there was little treatment. He tested negative in 1985. Don’t comment on things you have no first hand knowledge of.

@barbaramay5048 Жыл бұрын

Yea... Such a shame... Those early days, they NEVER even realized they was playing Russian Roulette! 🥲💔

@ethanrogers4610 Жыл бұрын

@@patriciakern-butler732 don't tell me what to say. I never claimed to be a doctor. I've studied Freddie Mercury for years. He started showing signs of having the HIV infection in 1982. It's rumored he had a test in 1985 but he would have had to have tested positive unless the test was wrong. Look at his performance at Live Aid in July 1985 and look at the inside of his right arm and you will see a Kaposi"s Sarcoma spot. Supposedly, he tested positive for the HIV infection in 1986 and then in 1987 he tested positive for full blown AIDS. You don't have to be rude lady.

@ethanrogers4610 Жыл бұрын

@@patriciakern-butler732 oh and his doctor was Dr. Gordon Atkinson.

@patriciakern-butler732 Жыл бұрын

@@ethanrogers4610 you’re statement where and when he contracted HIV because you ‘studied’ him is rude and medically impossible to document.

@DREAMSKULZ Жыл бұрын

Love you Freddie

@susanmunoz9877 2 жыл бұрын

He was a man very talented ,loved music and performing who was Gay and used by a Gay man for his purpose.He never had the chance to imbrace his sexual ality on his own Naturally.

@janicefalkner5137 2 жыл бұрын

Never heard or read that he was used by a gay man although I knew THAT was probably the case!!! Seems like many grown men I’ve known who had the unfortunate lot of being placed into all guy private schools by usually rich parents who just didn’t take time to be bothered by anything as trivial as raising a child suffered at the hands of the much older guys there going through all kinds of misuse!!! It’s Sad!!! It’s messed up,,, But,,, ITS ALL TOO TRUE!!!

@barbaramay5048 Жыл бұрын

@@janicefalkner5137 .. I seen on a documentary that he was sexually abused by a teacher between 9/12.. I'm sure that was very tough for him to live with ..🥲💔

@janicefalkner5137 Жыл бұрын

@@barbaramay5048 I beieive it!!!

@rachellarios6618 Ай бұрын

Long live Freddie the best no one can take his place ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

@reidomegadrive88 9 ай бұрын

Poderiam ter colocado as legendas em português ja basta que o documentário e inglês ne afff.

@natalitarasova6051 Жыл бұрын

Очень хочется перевод на русский ❤😢

@lucilleconsenza8239 6 ай бұрын

Miss you Freddy wish you were still here

@lucilleconsenza8239 6 ай бұрын

I still listen to all your songs everyday all my CDs and I'm 74 from the minute I heard you in the 70s I fell in love with you and I fell in love with that voice nobody has a voice like you and nobody ever will rest in peace

@tarikdtarik9067 18 күн бұрын

Freddie was a musical icon his sexuality was his business queen is easily the best live band ever

@HundXanthippe Жыл бұрын

Does anyone actually think Freddie Mercury would have joined any group and cried out for sexual orientation? For him it was the most private act ever. Before anyone accuses me of anything, as long as something is done voluntarily / sex of any kind should be OK and not punishable. But to grab one as an organization, and then even a dead one, as a "pioneer" is simply cheeky. An organization that has managed to ridicule its legitimate concern through a large number of actions. Actions that often only stand for carnival for outsiders. So sexual freedom in dictatorships etc. is done a disservice. Freddie Mercury and many others would not be taken in by this organization, at least this ..... "public relations".

@dinaccellccaro8265 Жыл бұрын

Por favor hacer el vídeo subtitulado español!!

@batphink2655 8 ай бұрын

That is definitely NOT Brian May at 11:15 just saying ,good video overall though cheers!

@kmsleyang8972 Ай бұрын

It’s definitely a picture of him from the early 70’s. Google the words “rare Brian May 70’s” and you’ll get the same picture

@Fire12338 Жыл бұрын

А перевести никак нельзя?

@IrinaLazareva8207 4 ай бұрын

Оксана, в настройках нажмите на автоперевод и выберите русский язык! Рекомендую Вам посмотреть видео о распродаже вещей Фредди на аукционе с комментариями на русском языке прекрасного блогера - художника (💥Лондон в Деталях 💥)! Интересно! 👍

@stevecurtiss9012 11 ай бұрын

What the hell are you talking about I never heard of him flaunting LGBTQ a couple of his videos might have been controversial but he never flaunted his lifestyle that I know of I could be wrong but he wasn't in any parade that others were exposed to

@stevecurtiss9012 10 ай бұрын

Beautifully said thank you

@margarethirsche126 8 ай бұрын

let him RIP

@topgun3758 Жыл бұрын

He wasn’t born gay ether, he was curious later in life and through experimenting he found out he was gay! So being born with a predetermined sexual preference is total bull shit!

@eyeonit469 11 ай бұрын

Its called chromosomes.....and you don't get to decide

@Callmethebreeze902 8 ай бұрын

In his all male boarding school in India the other boys claimed he was.

@nancyflores9316 8 ай бұрын

Y si te puedo hacer una aclaración acerca de mi FAMILIA ( porque eso y más es Freddie mercury para mi ) es que NI ERA GAY NI BISEXUAL SINO HETEROSEXUAL ( y por lo tanto esta clase de basura que yo no se quien permite que se suba es falsa en mayúsculas ) atentamente nancy mercury 😧😧😭😭💔💔👊👊

@jesnorpolicarpio8731 Жыл бұрын

He s a legend not lgbt icon your a liar he is rock and roll icon

@nancyflores9316 8 ай бұрын

Y si puedo hacerte una aclaración acerca de mi FAMILIA ( porque por mi Freddie mercury es eso y más a la vez ) es que ! NI ERA GAY NI BISEXUAL SINO HETEROSEXUAL ! y soy de México y una admiradora perpetua de mi FAMILIA ( y por lo mismo esta clase de basura que yo no se quien permite que sea subida es FALSA EN MAYUSCULAS POR MI ) atentamente nancy mercury 👊👊

@davidjohnston5692 15 күн бұрын

Problem with American clearly haven’t got any sense of humour

@JohnnyLaps Жыл бұрын

He never admitted he was gay.Sorry

@nanaprn7809 Жыл бұрын

He is reported to have said "I'm as gay as a daffodil". And who cares?? We love him whether he was gay as a daffodil or straight as an arrow. He was just a wonderful Freddie!

@JohnnyLaps Жыл бұрын

@@nanaprn7809 true.. IDC at all....gay as a daffodil means nothing because how gay is a daffodil?😊he never commented on his sexuality,as we both agree who cares..but in those days as a Rock band he protected the others,Queen as a whole.

@AndreeaDiyCraftyScraps 11 ай бұрын

The baldie again? Not watching

@lynnpatenaude5548 2 жыл бұрын

The guy with the purple shirt is the most DISRESPECTFUL person!!! What the heck was his point and what was he thinking? Obviously he wasn’t.

@midnightrose2127 Жыл бұрын

How is Paul disrespectful? He was a close personal friend of Freddie's.

@debra2700 Жыл бұрын

@@midnightrose2127 He was a radio personality and he was no friend of Freddie's. For Paul,, also a a gay man to claim that Freddie as much as told him he didn't care if he got AIDS or gave it to others was a despicable thing to say. Mary said Freddie was terrified of AIDS and we'll never know how he contracted it.