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Freddie wrote this to be sung at the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. Unfortunately he passed away a year earlier. Montseratt was a very famous Spanish Opera star.

She's a Spanish Opera singer. This song is about their first meeting. Freddie had heard her sing and was a fan and in an interview mentioned if he could sing with anyone it would be her and she agreed to it. He wrote a whole album for her. If you liked this you might enjoy How Can I Go On and the Golden Boy. Freddie and she became good friends and he said working with her was a dream come true for him.

Monseratt Caballe was a world famous spanish opera singer. Sang like an angel and Freddie loved opera and her voice.

Barcelona is Montsy ´s birth place, Freddie has written this song for her, the whole Barcelona album is beautiful , I like great chemistry and love between them. All the chorus consists of Freddie ´s friends from London Theatre

Freddie was so much more than a rock singer, he could sing all genres effortless and he was able to compose these very different musical masterpieces. Montserrat was the honorary Queen of Catalonia since she was born in Barcelona. She asked Freddie to write her a song about her hometown. This event was held in October 1988 when the Olympic flag arrived from Seoul and later the Olympic Committee voted the song to the official song of the Barcelona Olympic games in 1992. Barcelona! It was the first time that we met ­Barcelona! How can I forget The moment that you stepped in the room You took my breath away And it really happened this way, they first met in Barcelona.

You are so right, he idolized Montserrat and wanted to meet her badly. He mentioned it in an interview, she heard and then contacted him. He was floored! He was so nervous when he met her. Imagine that! They hit it off immediately and he played the piano while they sang into the wee hours of the morning. He suggested they do a duet but she said, how bout an album? They developed real love for each other. Wonderful. Here is an interview where he talks about her. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJqImseIqc7agas.html

Thank you! Freddie and "Montsy" as he called her.. were truly in love! She is Spanish....

There is a song on this album, Barcelona, that is sung in English and Japanese. Freddie and Montserrat made an entire album together. He wrote all the music assisted by Mike Moran, Another song, Ensueno, is all in Spanish. This was the very first collaboration between a rock singer and an opera star. They adored each other.

It’s a love letter from Freddie to “Montsy” who he idolized. Beautiful lyrics. They shared a great friendship.

Freddie Mercury was a unique vocalist, musician and composer--this was the first time that these genre's of music were combined. Freddie Mercury created and composed and wrote these songs with assistance from Mike Moran (the pianist) and Tim Rice. He was very creative and innovative and not given enough credit for more than just his amazing vocals and rock front man skills.

The song Ensueno from this album, Freddie sings Baritone, completely Operatic and it's beautiful. Freddie wrote beautiful music. She saw Freddie in a interview where he said she had the greatest voice, she contacted him and wanted to sing with him, she was a fan of his voice as well, they became very close they loved each other, and were friends till his death. Great reaction

Montserrat was Spanish, and sings in both English and Spanish.

Beautiful song! Freddie Mercury never left Queen. He did this while being a part of Queen. Freddie Mercury released Solo Albums, as did Roger Taylor and Brian May.

I'm not an opera fan either but I love the work that they did together. Were it not for Freddie, I never would have heard her sing so I am grateful to him for the introduction to her. I have never heard anyone sing with the control that she has in the upper register so I am very impressed with her. She is fantastic! Would I go to an opera? Not likely. However, I do love; the album the she and Freddie did together with assistance from Mike Moran and Tim Rice. It is unique and well done. Worth a listen to a few more tunes. The Golden Boy and How Can I go On would be my recommendations. Pavarotti was reportedly against her singing with Freddie. He thought it would be a bad thing for the opera community. He changed his tune when he saw the finished product and how well it was received, so much so that In 1992, Pavarotti began doing humanitarian benefit concerts which he called Pavarotti and Friends which featured himself and various stars from multiple genres, including pop, jazz, rock, etc. Brian May was among those with whom he performed. I doubt he would have combined the genres were it not for Freddie and Montsy showing him it could be done well. Thanks for the reaction!

They were really good friends. Unfortunately both passed away (rest in peace). I was there that night in that place and it was so much emotional that in the video. I will never forget those Olympic days in Barcelona (Spain). She speaks Spanish in the song (at the end also Fredy speaks also Spanish). Montserrat Caballé one of the most opera singers ever in the whole word. Both admirate each other. I suscribe you from Barcelona Spain

Been a fan of Freddie since 1974 - there simply isn't anyone that comes close to the genius of Freddie, happy 76th Freddie on the 5 September.

When I'm feeling mistreated in my day, I hope I remember to come watch your reaction again. Honest, caring and appreciative were your words and faces. Others have weighed in with thorough insight, i.e., information/history re this fantastic adventure of legendary Freddie Mercury and opera diva Montserrat Caballe. Thank you for your attention to their masterpiece.

Beautiful song and performance with all the spectacle of Opera. Freddie has such a great voice, not one trained for opera but it still stands up to Montserrat and together they create the most beautiful sound and emotion. Montserrat was the #1 operatic soprano at the time they recorded this and she remained in that position until her death. She said she had so much fun doing this album and working with Freddie. She learned a lot from him and he a lot from her.

Freddie was incredible to be able to write and sing with a renowned opera diva. Beautiful ❤

Wow 🥰 beautiful Freddie ❤️ I love both of these great artist 🤩if only Freddie lived longer, how much more beautiful music he would have given us 🤩

Greetings from London. A great choice. 24th November is the date Freddie passed in 1991. On 24th Nov, I will be at Freddie's house (Mary Austin still lives there) & leave yellow flowers by garden door🌻. A number of people attend on / around that date.🌻

Freddie mercury wrote the songs that he and Monserrat sang together. I was spellbound and in awe! Monserrats voice is the best I have ever heard and Freddie was quite simply a genius. God bless them.

When Two Musical Giants from totally different worlds come together, with true regard and affection for each other, then combine it with natural symbiosis, the results can be exquisitely memorable.. I understand that Freddie Mercury had a deep(but perhaps largely hidden?) interest in Opera and in the early 1980's went to Covent Garden Opera House in London to hear Luciano Pavarotti. The supporting soprano was Montserrat Caballe and from her first notes, Freddie was overwhelmed. Subsequently they met and became firm friends. Apparently the triumphant anthem "Barcelona" was first performed in late 1987 and in 1988 it was selected to be a major part of the city of Barcelona's successful bid to host the Summer Olympics in 1992. It was originally intended that the two musical superstars shouuld perform the duet together at the opening ceremony, but sadly Freddie's "A.I.D.S." illness decided otherwise. Montserrat Caballe, sadly now also the " late", never performed the duet again, preferring to keep the original as a lasting tribute to her co-performer and dear friend. Many still claim that the 1992 Opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in BARDCELONA was the best ever..!!!

Monserrat is a world class opera legend and Barcelona is her hometown. Freddy always loved her singing and wanted to do a collaboration with her and he first met her in Barcelona. So the song is about their first meeting in that city.

Montserrat Caballe (Montserrat Caballé Folch; Barcelona, ​​1933 - 2018) Catalan singer. Trained in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) she stood out for her lyrical soprano voice, with a beautiful pianissimo in the high register. Specialist in the bel canto repertoire, he was one of the first voices in the world for his vocal quality, inspiration and perfect mastery of technique.

Please listen another time, and you will find many favorite parts in this song. It is true what the young lady said that even though you do not know the words, it is enough to hear the beautiful musical sounds they make.

It is so funny that you acknowledge he is acting. He also pokes fun at himself for pretending in his song which was a cover The Pretender

He's talking about the first time he met Montserrat (he called her Monty) in the city of Barcelona. "God willing we will meet again". He told her about his illness because she said how she looked forward to them singing it for the opening ceremony in Barcelona in 1992 and he said "I won't be there" :(

To Freddie .Montserrat was the greatest voice..he showed his love and respect to her..she was his Idol...

Barcelona is my favorite song

The whole Barcelona Album is wonderful. Please react to The Golden Boy from the same album

Although English is not your main language, you made yourself very clear with a very intelligent and “eloquent” review. It was also a pleasure to see the expression on the lady’s face. She looked full of wonder. Your English is better than most of the reviewers who are an insult to the language of Shakespeare. Be happy!

So Emotional! Never enough of these two.

Awesome song! Great reaction. I too, generally dislike opera, but this performance is beautiful!

Barcelona 92 the best Olimpic Games !!!!!!!!!

This was written by freddie for his fav opera singer Montserrat Caballe , she is from Barcelona . This is a concert celebrating Barcelona getting the Olympics for 1992 . Freddie said to her that he wont be alive come the olympics so they did this concert he died in 1991 . He also said this is the best song he ever sang live with his singing idol

A music instructor who reacted to this video, said that the background vocals being “sung” by the little background choir… Were actually ALL FREDDIE (ie. The choir was lip syncing; they were probably included for visual effect.) This wouldn’t be surprising, given that Fred did a LOT of multiple tracks of himself singing different parts, on Queen songs. (And sadly, the “live” performances with Fred & Montserrat were lip synced, due to Fred’s health… (Something that - when he was still healthy - Fred would’ve NEVER done!)

Contrast and complement at the same time! They stayed themselves but worked Wish I could say it better

Thanks for sharing this ….Amazing !

they are friends, realy friends

He was already very ill at this point and it was so endearing how she looked after him...

The best of the best ! Guauuuuu

Love your reaction!💜

Freddy was a hugh fan from Monserat, their a very good friends

You like it because you are Queen fans now !

oleeeeeeeeee Montserrat

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I remember this song. Music and the world in general was a better place. Then we had Freddie Mercury; now we have Cardi B and Beyonce...

First opera cross over

Love you too ❤

Amazing .🇬🇧

I agree.

She is speaking Spanish and English and then Freddie does the same…

"Kah-bah-yeh" Accent on the first syllable ;).

I remember 92' and it was a great song, but it was normal in a way. Because Freddy was alive. Great was a standard.

If you enjoyed this video with this song that was used in the Opening Ceremony of the Barcelona 92 ​​Olympic Games, I would like to see you react to the performance of Sarah Brightman and José Carreras, in the closing ceremony of those same Olympic Games, singing " Friends forever", which is as spectacular as this Mercury/Caballé song: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdOFhpyn2pOzYac.html

freddie was outstanding, a king of his profession. but here, he is standing next to a god, a god of her profession. a female pavarotti. so yea, freddie was humble in here^^ but she was a huge fan of him as well^^

Told you

This about Spain....Monteserrats home country as well as the Olympic games which is a reason to celebrate in Spain.

My Freddy

classical music it came out in many of his songs

mont-serrat kah-bah-yay

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

UK.❤

Thank you for your honest reactions. I understand that opera-like music may not be your forte. However, if you should listen to this again, take off your analytical hat and just sit back and listen. Sometimes analysis, where you are deciding where to put things in which "box" or which dropdown menu, can get in the way of being able to enjoy a well written (written by Freddie) and well performed musical piece. Here is another (different) version that you may enjoy more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5eWnLJ7qb6lXXk.html .

Combining two different genres.....!

Her name was pronounced Moant-sair-raht Cah-bah-yay.

Fountain She is spanish

pronounced ka - bal - yay

Monseratt Cab al e

I love the reaction of you young guys 😂 This song gives me goosebumps since more than 30 years. Her last name is pronounced "Caba-YEH". Montserrat was Spanish and this show was actually in Barcelona where Montsy was born in 1933. La Nit is the name of the festival. It's a yearly event. Montsy is singing Spanish here but she spoke 6 languages. She was in my opinion the best opera diva (soprano) the world has seen/heard so far. With an absolutely stunning range of voice and breath technique. Also her capability to go from pianissimo to forte fortissimo (or vice versa) in one arc is extraordinary. Sorry to all the fans of Maria Callas, Dame Joan Sutherland, Anna Netrebko etc. Only because of Freddie and "Barcelona" I got to know her. Years later I made it to a concert with her here in Germany. Just her and a piano. Singing in Spanish, Italian, English and Frensh. Speaking with the audience and telling jokes in German. This Señora had a great sense of humor too. Really unforgetable. I love that they had such a great friendship which you can hear in every little piece they performed together. It's actually a whole album (also called Barcelona). You should see interviews with her when she talks about Freddie. Although in the last one she gave. Maybe 7 years ago. And he said about her: "I love music and she IS music." Pure love for each other. 🥹 She said in an interview that she actually was afraid to go on stage with him. She thought she was to old and to "big". He only answered: "Music has no age". And because of this friendship I think this song is not only about the beautiful hometown of Montsy (as she asked him to write about) but the deep love between these two also. Often people say it was written for the olympic games 1992. But it was only chosen of many others for this from the spanish olympic commitee. Basically Freddie wrote it in dedication to her. She never performed the song with someone else. She was questioned multiple times but she refused. It was written for Freddie and her and so she didn't want to sing it with another guy. So "Barcelona" weren't performed as opening song of the Games because Freddie died before but it was used by many broadcasts during these 4 wonderful olympic weeks. I really recommend this vid for more backroundinformation: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtGJhJyn38-4nqs.html And this short one about true friendship: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m71_a9F_0LzdnWg.html "Friends until the end. VIVA!"

You both got it wrong itis caball4e like yeaj at the end..

She's just repeating everything Freddie sings but in Spanish.

Pity you paused it half way through

Spanish

Sorry again to burst everyone's bubble but this is completely lip synced over a studio track for a televised Olympic promotion. My advice, learn about music broadcasting techniques before critiquing what you don't have a clue how was produced. Having said that, you're still young - not fully cooked yet. You have time !

That is not opera - but the worlds best soprano is operasinger - Freddie made the music - and he is a rocksinger - that does not make this rock either??

When you went to see Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heep, Pink Floyd, Scorpions, Helloween, Accept, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motorhead, UFO, Budgie, Ted Nugent, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, Yes, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Status Quo, AC/DC, ZZ-Top, Heart, Saxon, Def Leppard, Queen, Slade, you don't tend to care about minor feats like this. I've seen it all and I no longer care. It's in the past and better left forgotten. Who still talks about Monserrat Caballe? No-one. Except maybe afficionados, but I can counter them with Robert Halford. Eric Adams. Or Bruce Dickinson. Or even Floor Jansen. Shut the fuck up with your stars. We have our own that have way better voices.