“He’s not thinking about dying he’s still thinking about living “ that hit me 🥺

We should all be so fortunate to have a friend who remembers us like Elton remembers Freddie.

He‘s brutally honest about himself, his mistakes, his regrets. And really appreciative about the good people he crossed paths with. You‘re a good man, Elton John.

My dad has a friend who worked for an Italian tv channel back then and he went to London for an event. They went to a dinner in a restaurant with his crew one night. Freddie and some of his entourage and friends were there at one table pretty close to them. My dad's friend recognized Freddie, and being a big fan he asked a waiter to deliver a bottle of wine at Freddie's table. When Freddie noticed the bottle was offered, he stood up, went to my dad's friend table and shared it with them. They spoke for a minute and then Freddie asked my dad's friend for his home address. He didn't realize why Freddie asked for it but he wrote it down for him. Then everyone went back to their business. A few months later, 2 tickets for the Wembley '86 concert came in the mail. That's how Freddie Mercury was.

Freddie, always droppin f-bombs and callin everyone darling.

Not only Elton, Roger Taylor also still tears up at times when talking about Freddie. For his friends to still be so affected almost 30 years after he died, I think that says a whole lot about what an incredible person and great friend Freddie must have been.

“I still have the pillow case next to my bed” made me tear up 😢😢

The world will always love Freddie ❤️

Thank you Elton John, for being a good friend/brother. Freddie Mercury will always love you.

That was Freddie Mercury in a nutshell. He knew he was dying, he knew he wouldn't see Christmas 1991 but he still made sure he bought his friends and family Christmas presents. He also donated a lot of his money to charity. He was a very generous man. I have read various storys too about how he would secretly send familys who were going through financial struggles money without them actually knowing where it came from.

He's not the only one crying

Wouldn’t it be beautiful to meet someone like Freddie in your lifetime. He knew what life was all about.

God bless Elton John for supporting Ryan White . You’ve done a amazing job.

For all his extravagances, tantrums, and whatever else, Elton John has matured into one of the most humble, caring and commonsensical people in the industry. He tells it like it is, which so refreshing.

It just kills me when he gets emotional here when he talks about the painting that Freddie gave him!

There are no words to describe Freddie Mercury, an amazing person. He will missed forever.

Hearing Elton John talk about Freddie makes me happy. The kind words he says.

I never thought I would be crying over a damn pillowcase but here we are

This really makes me miss Freddie

Freddie Mercury: “Lover of life, singer of songs.” ~Brian May Freddie was lucky to have Sir Elton as his friend. ❤️❤️

I have always loved Elton for the love and care he showed to Freddie and others. He wrote on the card of the funeral flowers "Thank you for being my friend, I will love you always, Elton XXX" When Fred died a light went out in the world, a light that can *never* ever be replaced. No one has ever come close to being his equal musically...and I'm absolutely certain no one ever will. His loss still makes me cry just like the young child I was in 1991. A beautiful, funny and kind human being. Loved and missed... _til the end of time_ 💔

What a lovely interview. I am in tears for Elton and Freddie.

When I was growing up I loved watching Michael Jackson, but recently I've been watching and listening to a lot of Freddie Mercury. He is a very compelling character to watch and listen to- sheer star power and talent. And as per this clip, a very generous person. Thankfully his music will live on!

Rest in peace freddie, the Queen of the universe shall never be forgotten ❤️

Freddie Mercury knew he was going to die one day, but he continued to work on making music, so for my part he deserves the best respect in the world!

Dear Elton, many thanks for remembering RYAN WAYNE WHITE ( 1971 -1990 ) . It's a very sad story . May his soul rest in Peace for ever !

The Uk has been so blessed with some of the best bands ,singers ,front men , and song writers and musicians ever ,and Freddie and Elton were the cream of the crop

It's kind of sad when the person you made memories with becomes a memory.

How can 199 people not get moved by this and give this interview a thumbs down?..Heartless..☹️

Freddie made the world a much better place.

3:22 who else cried 😭😭 Even Elton John was such a great friend.

Elton is a great guy always thinking of others. But for his sake that it didn't take the lives of two of his friends for him to get sober, but I am ABSOLUTELY grateful that Elton has dodged all bullets

Elton John and Freddie Mercury are both gifts to the world

Who else cried right when he started to cry

This Mannnnn has seen “PAIN” and he resonates with the LOVE he got from Freddie and the family.. proud of your Sir Elton John, for how you have reciprocated to Freddie and the World! 🌹🌹💐💐🌹🌹 The Pain in Elton's voice; when he gets all Emotional, while talking about Freddie !!

I can honestly say that both Freddie and Elton were down to earth, honest, talented who truly enjoyed and loved being together. We should all have a friend like these guys. I'm so glad that they had each other.

The whole world will always love Farrokh Bulsara ❤️

Freddie and Elton are two INCREDIBLE, beautiful SOULS. My favorite two people.

Back in 1985 when Freddie when was on stage at Live Aid I stood about ten feet away from him. I was never so spellbound awestruck or mesmerised by anything in my life, as I was by Freddie. I remember thinking what am I going to do with my life when Queen have walked off stage. I remember when Freddie died I was so heart broken and even today if I am in Company and a song such as Those were the days of our lives I turn it off or change the music I just can not listen to him. I don't mind if I am on my own That day Freddie had 80 thousand people in the palm of his hand one thing for sure is no one in that stadium can say that they were not impressed by Freddie and Queen and no political leader in history has ever really done that. Freddie Mercury transcended gender and sexuality and anyways he was probably more of a man then is possible.

Freddy and Elton are two magical souls that I have had the pleasure to experience in my life. True, Icones.

After watching this interview I have a lot more respect for Elton John. And he is right Freddie was a very talented and beautiful person.

That teared me up watching this

I totally agree that Freddie wasn’t afraid of dying, he wanted to make his audience happy and entertained with the Band’s music, which really makes me happy.

I was in the audience for this interview, I couldn't help but cry when he described this scene.

This is one of the most heart felt, real interviews I've ever listened to. R.I.P Freddie.

Freddie died before I was born but yet he's one of my favourite people 😊 I've grown up with Queen and Freddie

I have a knot in my heart ❤️ Even Elton's words made me cry .. !!! Freddie was so special, kind, generous and adorable ... !!! Brian said he never heard Freddie complain about his illness or condition ... !! Freddie was not a perfect human being ... but he was extraordinary in many ways ... so gifted, so creative ... !!! The only things he regretted being so close to death was that he was unable to continue writing music. As he said to Peter Freestone: "I have so much music inside that I can never write ... !!" Dear Freddie ..., you are a legend We still love you all ... !!! 💔💔💔💔

Elton, Freddie, Queen. Oh my. My favourites. Eltons still here and I’m so glad❤️

I've always said I'll cry all day when Elton dies. He was the soundtrack of my youth.

A beautiful tribute to Freddie Mercury and Ryan White. May they rest in peace and power. Continued serenity with your sober spiritual path Sir Elton.

And I still wish to hear John Deacon talking about Freddie.

Freddie is spoken of fondly by all who knew him. Elton is very kind as well.

Elton, I felt every nuance of your love for dear Freddie! Thank you for opening your heart and showing what love looks like!💜💜💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Thank you for your work at stopping AIDS. .Elton. We lost too many . Dedicated to my friend Ernie, who passed of AIDS, back in the early 80's.. I know about your work and I thank you so much.

I would hear stories like that from Elton in hours and hours non stop… But Freddie really is a man above humanity for him risking his very short life to bring happiness to his friends…

No matter how may times I hear this story, I just want to give Elton a hug. Say what you want about him, Elton has a beautiful heart.

Elton is so comfortable in his own skin. I love his candor in this interview. Very heartfelt stories about Freddie and Ryan.

I live in Indiana and remember Ryan and Elton and Michael Jackson they stood behind and beside that family and i love them for that

Great interview! Elton is one of the last of the great British artists. David Walliams did himself proud, he never interrupted and so the interview just flowed nicely. Elton was brutally honest in revealing his flaws and as the same with all of us, sometimes it just takes something bad happening to another person, that we look within ourselves and we go on to become better human beings. Thanks for uploading.

As a musician, performer and human being, Elton John is just top notch. I've been an enormous fan for almost 50 years.

Im tearing up😭, Freddie and Elton had a beautiful friendship. And this shows how much he cared about freddie

You'll never read this Elton but thank you for that story. I met Fred in 1985 and corresponded with him. He was something else. So giving, generous, polite, gentle, from another era almost. This touched my heart.

Still very moving to hear Elton speak of Freddie... one in a million! there can be only one.

Elton always comes across as a really nice genuine bloke and obviously loved Freddie .

And this will be many of those that admire and love Elton John when he dies. And it doesn't matter where in the world you are; so many entertainers have been part of our lives growing up, and when we lose Elton John and Betty White, it's gonna be a big hit but we have to remember to keep their memories going forward and enjoying what they did in life. Sir Elton John; We love you

The interviewer said at all when he said how amazing it would be to party with Elton John and Freddie Mercury!!!!

Freddie (Queen) & Elton were my two big loves as a kid. I’m super happy I was able to see both of them perform live back in the day. Adore their hearts as much as I do their talent.

Well said mr Elton John. Freddie was and always be a legendary artist. I still Love him

Beautiful RIP Freddie well done Elton David stay safe stay strong sending love from headway Nottingham UK xx

Elton, you have such a beautiful soul and the warmest heart. I most admire those who secretly devote their time and money without wanting nor expecting any credit. You are so special, Freddie new it and so do I. Love you Elton.

I miss freddie mercury so much

The two of them were obviously very close friends who thought very much about each other. It's great to know he had close friends like Elton.

I’m crying like a baby.

I love you Elton John, always have. You are the definition of a beautiful soul ❤️ I was fortunate enough to see you in concert in Atlanta on 11-2-19. It was my dream come true as well as my 12 year old sons dream come true! We both cried several times and you actually made eye contact with my son and pointed at him and smiled!!! We both cried hysterically at that! You are beautiful and have done so much for AIDS. Bless you & your family and god keep you safe always! Thank you for sharing your music and your love with us all! You are so loved Sir Elton John! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love Elton and love Freddie , and love David of course , great interview

What a guy he can hold his head up high he is as wonderful kind man as the great Freddie Mercury was , wish more people were like them in this world .

I absolutely love this interview, it warms my heart that Elton cares for Freddie that much😭

That Ryan White story was so beautiful. Wish they’d put that in “Rocket Man.” It would have been so poignant vs. him just being burnt out and devastated by John Reid. I mean, it was a great scene - how he left Madison Square Garden. But a transformative meeting with Ryan White’s family followed by a return to the madness, then culminating in the walkout at MSG would have been incredible.

Freddie was a class act there will never be another freddie . You can never forget when a person is dying and they reach out their love to you

Everytime you hear someone talking of Freddie, they always say how warm he was as a person. They are a handful of the lucky one that have met this star in real life.

Sometimes being empathetic is a curse I can't help but tear up when ever i see someone genuinely* get upset it's like reflex.

Curto Elton John desde 1972 e tive o prazer de assistir seu primeiro show no Brasil, penúltimo da turnê "Made in England" ,uma memorável sexta-feira, 24 novembro de 1995 ,no estádio Ícaro de Castro Melo (Ibirapuera),Elton John é o cantor com mais "DUETOS" realizados com outras celebridades da arena musical. Lamentável que não tenha realizado duetos com Freddie Mercury e Dawie Bowie.

Freddie darling ,du wirst sooooooooo sehr vermisst!!!!!!! R.i.p. du gute seele

Amen. Mr. Mercury was supposed to be my first husband. I was only 9. 🥰🥰🥰. He will always be my first love. Thank you Mr. John. Love you 2.

When you think about his life and career Elton has known so many famous people, many of whom he has called dear friends. Yet along with that he has helped so many people that have crossed his pathway. Incredible man, "fantastic" artist. Along with Freddie Mercury, they will never be another Elton John!

Freddie will never be forgotten, thank goodness he had great friends like you. God bless you.

I saw Sir Elton John in Fresno ..his last tour. What a Great man and performer. My wife and I were lucky enough to win tickets. Absolutely awesome!!

Even if I already heard this Christmas Story, I sit here in my bed with tears in my eyes and goosebumps on my arms! 😍😢

Great artist who speak about another great artist, so.. 😢😢😭

As a Queensfan I was sobbing and wailing like an idiot at this part when I read the book. Freddie was an extraordinarily talented person and it’s so unfair that people like him have had to die so early while horrible horrible people live to see their 90s. The biggest regret of my life is being born 15 years after Freddie’s death.

Man, what an inspiration he is. You can tell he had a really great conscience inside. He was just showered with fame, fortune, and revel but was able to learn it wasn't the right way to lead his life. I'm glad he was able to clean up and help and support other people as fulfillment instead of turning to partying. He's also a really great storyteller, but I suppose that comes naturally if you're an amazing singer/songwriter.

Freddie Mercury was a good friend, I keep on hear Freddie's music everywhere I go now. I really wish Freddie Mercury live because Elton John and Freddie Mercury could be still close good friends. 😞😭💐🕊️💔

“There’s nobody like you, There’s nobody the same as you, There’s nobody that looks like you. There’s only ONE of YOU. Don’t change it, please,”

Just makes you wonder why the best people have to leave us so soon. Such a sweet story. 😢💔

Wow this is so nice, Freddie Mercury will always live on.

That man has a true heart of gold...

Elton is an amazing man. I would agree, he has had many phases in his life. His best one is now!!!

Two people I have immense love and respect for, Elton & Freddie

I love Sir Elton. He brings you to tears with the raw emotions he displays talking about those he cared for and about.

Elton i was so sad for you tonight watching the news of you playing in Auckland and there you are doing a concert in Auckland, and you so sick. You are a real Legend just like Freddie, wish i could have got to a concert in NZ but it wasn't meant to be i pray you might come back and IF you do PLEASE Come to Christchurch . Love you Sir Elton John.