Freddie Mercury | Life, Death, and Personality
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- This video answers the question: Can I analyze the life, death, and personality of Freddie Mercury?
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"What instrument to you play?"
"The audience, darling" --Freddie Mercury
How original
Brilliant!
Thanks for this. What a lovely man he was.
Indeed! Like a piano... 👑🎹💥! RIP Freddie♡
😢
"There was no other front man like Freddie Mercury." You never spoke a truer non-diagnosis.
David Lee Roth was impressive in his days!
@@anonymousadult Yeah he was. How about this for an extravagant front man concert. Queen, Van Halen and Aerosmith. Might need to be spread out over a long weekend festival to let the stage cool down.
@@FrankBenlin you are so right!
Now that would be a weekend festival not to miss 🤩🤩🤩
@@anonymousadult Robert Plant, too. And Jim Morrison.
@@alicia.8857 I agree with Plant, even with his solo career... but have never been a Morrison fan, I feel he is overrated and over sensationalized due to his death at 27. I’m 50 so I have personal memories of these bands ✌🏻
I remember watching a documentary about Queen and when Freddie was diagnosed, his band members lied to the press to protect his image. Their loyalty touched me and made me cry. Roger Taylor said something like "F*** off, he's our mate, we weren't going to tell the press, it was none of their business." If you weren't around in the 80s, it's difficult to express just how stigmatized HIV and AIDS were and how frightened people were of catching it. Princess Diana did a lot of good for AIDS patients by publicly shaking the hand of a man with AIDS.
Agree! I was nursing assistant (became an RN soon after) when scientists discovered that what was making these people sick was HIV AIDS. They made a separate ward for those pt’s and at first, no one wanted to work there.
@@mcd5478
Agreed.
I am Lesbian and an RN, I know that you are saying how it was...
Be safe!!!
Zappa Wench I love your comment. I remember the 80’s and how stigmatised individuals were. It was absolutely heartbreaking.
Indeed. I remember being a kid during the 80's and early 90's when HIV became a mainstream issue, and seeing how irrationally freaked out many adults were about the risks and causes. Reading about high profile people who struggled with not only a terminal virus while essentially being blamed for their condition really gives me pause as an adult, now that I can relate to how hard life can be at times.
I can understand why those close to him didn't want to admit the truth. For the longest time, HIV/AIDS was stigmatized. I heard some people didn't want to be in the same room as someone with HIV or AIDS. It was people like Princess Diana that helped de-stigmatize living with the virus. It got a little better in the 90s. But, only by so much.
I am 82 years but absolutely loved Queen. I listen to their music a lot and have seen the movie several times. Remi was great, but there will never be another Freddie.
Yes, indeed. Rami Malek was fantastic as Freddie. Great movie. I'm 66, and I gotta have my Rock and Roll 🎶🎶🎶
I didnt like Remi's looks. His eyes.were way too bug-eyed. I don't think Freddy would have approved. BTW that movie was mediocre at best.
Remi WAS fabulous !!
And, there WILL never be another Freddie.
But, what Remi did was make me miss Freddie, even more. THAT takes a special talent as well.
Paula. I tend to agree that Rami looks like he always has bags under his eyes, but I think he did a good job.
@@GlennDavey what's your point??
People in the public eye today often live their lives like an open wound. Every twist and turn, every health issue, every relationship, every conflict, every day of their lives trotted out for public consumption. Freddie was a shy, private man who faced his fate with extraordinary strength and dignity. He didn’t want sympathy and he cared deeply about his family and friends. The world is a greyer place without him.
Freddie is reallyGods gift to mankind his talentis so incomparable so generous so kind exceptional man
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Very true.
Freddie Mercury had the best vocals ever and Queen's live aid performance is hands down the best rock performance in history.
How he sang don't read fornspnlong, all those difficult and immense songs!
That's talent ad craftsmanship... the breathing! I could gain t thinking about it.
I know every word of That concert :)
How he sang so great, for so long, all those difficult and immense songs!
That's talent ad craftsmanship... the breathing! I could gain t thinking about it.
I know every word of That concert :)
Freddie Mercury exists in most of my favorite memories of my youth. My children listening to his music is proof his gift survives across generations 😊
He sang great even with throat issue. A true legend ❤
4 octives! He was the best!
In the 1980’s I remember a child being not allowed to attend kindergarten in Australia as she was HIV positive due to a transfusion. There were protests and outrage from other parents. It was one of many such incidents. We forget how ostracised people were who had this awful disease.
I too remember that,at the time l thought it was over the top,so many people treated so badly during the early days of the AidsVirus.
Was that the little sweetheart whose family had to move to New Zealand? She was beloved here. How horrible people can be.
vicky aldridge yes it was,such a shame people's ignorance caused so much trauma.
It happened int the US to Ryan White. Google what Elton John did
Even 30 years after his death people still speak so highly of Mr Mercury. He was a legend. Who else randomly just puts on his songs just to dance around the house and air guitar 🎸
Freddie was an absolute legend. It’s so unfortunate that he passed so young
I agree wholeheartedly! Total musical genius, and true legend!!
Unfortunate? It’s his fault
@@noidreculse8906 no hate please
He essentially killed himself, but it is such A tragic story. His death was a terrible loss
@@emizerri the truth is not hate speech. Might not be polite, but I don’t hate him. The is a difference
Freddie is one of those people who is almost universally adored and people still grieve for on some level. So sad he had such an early death. RIP Freddie.
His mom Jer Bulsara was so happy his legacy will never be forgotten.❤
❤❤❤❤❤
Brought it on himself
I’m not three minutes into the video and I’m getting choked up. I miss him so much.
@@shanewinas6194 No, I just think he wasn't completely able to function on his own, yet he was such a brilliant singer/songwriter and showman. Too much too fast and he wasn't able to cope with it. Plus, he didn't choose to be attracted to other men. He was a unique, incredible yet flawed human being who probably needed someone to help him put the brakes on his hedonistic lifestyle and keep him and his bandmates in check. I know that he was a very kind, generous and beloved person who died because of these circumstances, so no; he didn't "bring it on himself." You should look a little deeper into who he truly was and remember all of the absolute joy he brought so many over those 2+ decades that he was here on this earth. RIP Freddie!! 😥💔🥺💗😣
There has never been nor will there ever be a singer quite like Freddie Mercury, his voice and talent were simply unique.
Such a lovely video, you made my day!❤️
Great comments. I agree totally ❤️
There have been plenty of better singers and performers.
@@mspinkytee Except this was about him being one of a kind, which is not the same as being the "best".
Freddie was a genius in every way. A unique performer, he later sang opera which he was exited about. His modesty mixed with his witty personality was irresistible.
His artwork for Queen's emblem is classic
His first name was Farouk before Freddie. He was a lovely person and a top 10 vocalist of all time! He loved his cats which says a lot about a man! Queen played one of the greatest musical sets of all time at Live Aid. He was over the top SPECTACULAR, unfortunately to his detriment. Listening to the opening verses of Bohemian Rhapsody is tragic given his ultimate end. He's hard not to love! Thanks Dr.G for giving him the space he deserves in your repertoire! 💜💜💜
~ Loved how Freddie would speak to his cats over
the phone when he was travelling.❤
I think Freddie and David are enjoying their place among the stars. Aren't we incredibly honored to have been able to share the planet at the same time in history with them?
Freddy Mercury was indeed somebody to love
Beautiful comment. 💓
You made me cry.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@janedoe133 indeed ❤️
I've seen his Live Aid performance many times, and it still gives me goosebumps. Amazing talent!
He just had to get out of this prison cell, today he is free!
I saw Queen in concert at the Omni in Atlanta, GA. I was near the front row. Freddie was wild! He was non-stop from beginning to end!! I can still see clearly that lasting image of him dressed in an all white jumpsuit standing right above me on top of a giant speaker singing to the top of his vocal range. He was able to hold a beautiful note for so long! Amazing!
I saw him and the band in concert in the early 80's. Unforgettable. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.
Lucky You. I didn't get to see him. I bet that was gooooood!
@@Wistful77 Madison Square Garden, NYC. While I think I suffered some permanent hearing loss the show was AMAZING, his singing and showmanship off the charts.
Same
Me too! It was the absolute best concert ever! My friends and I had 8th row center seats. I got all our tickets through Circus Magazine! lol
If Freddie had only written Bohemian Rhapsody he'd be a composition genius. But, he gave us much much more.
Who wrote it? Freddy definately wrote the words. Cant help but think he was intended! in the music too. No pun intenede!
@@paulazemeckis7835 Written by Freddie Mercury for the 1975 album 'A Night at the Opera.'🎵
But he said in interviews that he was most proud of Somebody to Love
@@deedled4879 K.🙂
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I love it he chooses to discuss the Queen after Prince Phillip. I love Freddie Mercury beautiful human.
👍😁
The sweetest hottest most talented man ever💗
Maybe he'll do Prince next ;)
He was incredibly talented and kind. Oh, yes, he looked pretty good too! 👍❤️
Freddie would laugh and love it!😆
I always think of _"that scene"_ in Wayne’s World whenever I hear Bohemian Rhapsody! The studio originally wanted to use a Guns N' Roses song for the head banging singalong, but Myers demanded Bohemian Rhapsody, even threatening to quit the production unless it was used. Freddie Mercury died a few months before the film's release. However he saw the head banging scene before his death, found it hilarious & approved the song for the film's use. Mike Myers _did_ clash with director Penelope Spheeris during filming, complaining: "I can't move my neck like that! Why do we have to do this so many times? No one is going to laugh at that!" Oh, but we did!☺️
I don't know if many people now know that Queen was seen as a "guilty pleasure" band. They used to get ripped by critics in their day.
Dr. Grande, it doesn’t matter if you’re covering a murderer or a musician, you always produce an in depth and objective analysis of your subject! Bravo!!!
Cheers, friend! On point :)
@@MsHeartIsArt wtf are you talking about?
@@MsHeartIsArt are you just here to troll or what? And I’ll talk however I please, you’re not my father lol
@@MsHeartIsArt and I’ve watched all of them lol. Nice try tho!!!!
@@MsHeartIsArt Aw how 3rd grade of you😘 done with you lol
He was one of the most talented musicians in my lifetime.
Looking for likes stating what half of the world also thinks. Why? So much needing attention, its sad really
Indeed he was.
He was one of the most talented musician in ANY lifetime.
@@dianahaus1456 What is your problem? I don’t care if you like my statement or not, I said what I think. You’re rather judgmental, don’t you think?
i get chills when i hear the live version of under pressure with bowie and freddie...what a voice
I am grateful that Queen features heavily in the soundtrack to my childhood. RIP Freddie.
Dear Dr Grande, I was moved to tears by your analysis of Robin Williams and feel the same tonight. When I first saw Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on TOTP I was 5 or 6, time stood still, I was rooted to the spot and never fully recovered, I’ve adored him and Queen ever since. Oddly enough my band played our last gig the night he died, when we got home Mum told us, it really was the day music died. It’s terrible to think of him suffering, it is too cruel. Thank you for this sensitive analysis, in my very humble opinion, Freddie would be touched by it.💗
Awww.... beautiful comment! 😍
@@lim4275 Ah, bless you, that's so kind. All the very best to you and yours xx
Thank you Dr Grande. We loved Freddie. We also love the other talented members of Queen. Love you too 😘 🇬🇧
After I heard the terrible news about Mercury, I had a dream where I was sad and crying. Freddie was sitting on a king's throne, bending down to touch my face. I looked up and asked him why did Queen stop. He said, "My darling, we never did."
I woke up and started crying all over again. I'll never forget that dream as long as I live.
Wow!! 🥺😩❤️❤️❤️
Considered by "some"? Oh the outrage! It WAS and ALWAYS will be THE GREATEST performance!
I've seen clips of Queen during band practice, and they performed as if they were onstage. 100%!
Taking QUEEN out of the history of the music of the late 20th century would leave a huge void which could not be filled by any other artist or group. Freddie Mercury was a unique and original talent, and I am grateful that he and his band mates contributed to the soundtrack of my coming of age and young adulthood.
Mhm, their sound changed music forever and to this day they continue to inspire musicians all around the world. LONG LIVE !
His 'band mates' were individually at least as talented musically as Freddie. His showmanship made him stand out.
So there!!! 🤣
I LOVE FREDDIE STILL.
AMEN
My grandparents and parents were absolutely enthralled by Freddie Mercury and Queen so we were raised with their music from a very young age. Still to this day I think Freddie Mercury's voice was just beyond amazing and his lyrics are still relevant today and will remain so forever. ❤
I have learned so much about Freddie Mercury. When I was a young nurse, I was very much involved with treatments for AIDS. I was interested in the illness. Before I really knew about him, I bought a CD of Queen because I loved the music. He was fantastic. The movie about him was great. The saddest part is that now there is excellent treatment for AIDS. They tried for 10 years trying to make a vaccine but failed. Thank-you so much for providing all that interesting information. I think he was one of the good guys.🇨🇦❤️❤️
The movie was not accurate at all.
I was a young nurse then too. I can relate to the terror of the aids virus .. in nyc
He really was one of the gopod guys, like a real-life teddy bear.
Thanks for your post.
The movie was actually very inaccurate and disrespectful of Freddie. It wrongly and unfairly portrayed Freddie as a selfish, thoroughly inconsiderate misogynistic prick. It couldn’t have been further from the truth. Freddie was also very professional and hard working, the movie portrayed him again wrongly, as showing up late for recordings and being so inconsiderate and rude. Not at all like the real person who sadly isn’t here to defend himself.
Every time I am sure Dr. Grande just cannot make a better analysis than the one I saw the day before, he always proves me wrong. WOW! Love it, Dr. Grande!
"There is no other frontman like Freddie Mercury. He created a mystique which will endure for years."
Thanks go you vefy obje tive analy zes0
@@lydiareyes6869 lpppppp
Thanks Dr G, if anybody deserves recognition and accolades it's Freddie Mercury. Such an incredible talent lost.😢
The music lives on!🎙️🎸🎼🎼🎼
Freddie Mercury was also raised in the most ancient and self isolated religion of Zoroastrianism.
I love when you analyze musicians! 💗 Freddie is one of the best! Heartbreaking he was diagnosed w/ HIV AIDS prior to life-saving antiviral meds. 😢 Nonetheless, so amazing that it’s now a chronic illness and not a death sentence. 💖💗💖
I think about this, too. So sad and heartbreaking
@@juliefisk8066 💕💗💕
Freddy and Queen are absolutely genius composers/performers - too many hits to note here. You handled this honestly and with sensitivity - thank you.
Anyone heard the Queen song called Mother Love? It was the last song that Freddie was recording before he passed and he never got to finish it 😭 At one point during the recording session, Freddie got so tired and decided to go home early. He told everyone to not worry cause he will be back in the studio very soon to finish recording, but he never returned. He passed shortly after 😭 And because of that, Brian May ended up finishing the vocals and you hear him in the end to complete what Freddie didn't get to. It's so heart wrenching.. I just can't!
I was fortunate enough to attend Live Aid in 1985. That is when Freddie Mercury became my God.
What a fabulous experience!! 💗💖💗
Legendary. I only saw it on TV.
Lucky duck!
FINALLY!! I first asked for this video more than 6 months ago....and my request had over 400 'thumbs up' when I last checked. Absolutely worth the wait...Freddie Mercury, the one, the only GREATEST frontman ever!! Thanks again for covering this, @Dr Todd Grande!!
Lots of people have been asking for this.
@@MsBianca78 OK, Karen....lol....!!.
I’m glad that you requested this Linda thank you.
@@shonaharris9328 Thanks @Shona Harris. True 'Queen' fans, can NEVER get enough of Freddie Mercuey!
I miss Freddie in the world. What a presence! What a musician! 💜 Thank you Dr Grande
Brian Wilson's story is a great suggestion for your channel. He is a genius musician who led the Beach Boys for a few years, but he suffered mental health issues and drug abuse problems for decades. He also suffered abuse from his father as a kid. His case is also fascinating because he had a highly abusive therapist, Dr Eugene Landy who "helped" him recover but he also took advantage of Brian.
There is a youtuber called Jeffery Stillwell who did a few videos on Brian Wilson that I highly suggest for anyone who is unfamiliar with Brian.
*I believe he has already done Brian Wilson. Pretty sure he's done Rainn Wilson also, and if not, I know he's done Dwight Schrute.*
Agreed
Brian Wilson is a musical genius who can be hilariously shallow. When asked what he values the most in a woman, he replied “Legs.” Wonder if he thought of his mother at all while answering.
@@nomiddlenamenmn427
And he always has a straight face he's completely deadpan lol
I would love to hear Dr. Grande cover Brian Wilson.
I deeply regret I never got to see him in a live performance. What a talent and an exceptional performer. Mary obviously gave him trust, confidence and absolute loyalty, which his inner persona needed. She is so lucky to be “ the one and only woman partner for Freddie”. RIP Freddie, your music lives on, evermore.
The fact that those around him didn't betray him, is so very telling. He seemed to be a sweet man.
Likely a bit of protecting their own financial interest
Hey Dr. G.! Another great subject for your speculation! Freddie Mercury was definitely a man of our time wasn’t he-and sadly-a victim of society’s fear, prejudice, and rejection of non-traditional lifestyles-even in the face of an escalating, devastating, and unknown disease. Tragically, he was a victim of HIV before it wasn’t considered a death sentence and little treatment had become available. I can remember so clearly when this was considered a ‘gay man’s disease’ instead of a public health issue that needed to be dealt with. People diagnosed with the infection were being isolated and rejected in part because of the particular group that was being so affected by it. Why did he keep it secret??? During that time, having HIV was a death sentence and its cause unknown. Patients were shunned socially, professionally, and emotionally; remember no one knew how it was transmitted. Physicians had begin to notice how this was affecting the gay male population in particular but due to the stigma at the time-little was being done to discover how the virus was contracted or transmitted from person to person. It was not until the introduction of HIV to the heterosexual population (and women in particular) that research and funding began in earnest (perhaps ‘in earnest’ is a reach here). This was helped along by an increasing number of Hollywood’s leading men acquiring the infection and activism had begun by many who had a platform and weren’t afraid to use it. Enter a younger version of Anthony Fauci, M. D. and others who had come to have some success with treatment-but still no cure.
It was during this time that I became a medical laboratory professional and the fear was palpable. Unfortunately, I got to see the affects of this disease up close and felt so helpless and sad to see many of these men at the time socially and emotionally cut off at a time when they needed it the most. And yes-hiding it-most of the time, or at least it seemed that way to me-in an attempt to stave off a social demise that loomed large for most-of a physical end; such a devastating time and loss of so many decent, loving, and valuable human beings.
Thanks, Dr. G. for another great topic! Perhaps you could present a video based on Harvey Milk and his tragic death at the hands of Dan White in San Francisco? I had such a deep respect for Harvey Milk and see little written about him these days. I hope that you will consider writing about this courageous and inspiring man!
Great post! I was a dental assistant in the 1980’s and later became an RN. The stigma was awful and palpable! Appreciate your insight.
Freddie loved Mary Austin and left most of his fortune to her. Their unconditional devotion is inspiring.
I love always loved Queen. My favorite song of all time is You're my best friend. It touches my heart to the point of tears. Happy tears.
I agree, it’s my favorite too. To me, that song is an ode to friendship which is such a wonderful relationship to cherish. So many songs express the romantic love but very few talk about the “best friend” love. It’s indeed very special.❤️
Obviously I can see how this song can fit well in a romantic relationship where the partner is also your best friend. But when I listen to it, I remember my 3 best friends.😉
An incredible talent - and until I read his biography, I had no idea what a kind, wonderful guy he was. His passing was a great loss to the music community of the world. Thanks for this tribute, Dr. Grande !
Freddie Mercury is the best frontman in rock period. I think he never was very addictive to drugs as he was with sex.His lifestyle is widely known and never felt that have been used against him as much,because he rarely maked the performance suffer from it. He was a constantly professional when it came to music .He was a introvert that transition to a great extrovert at stage. His sexuality is to me was his own private matters .He was a lover of life and singer of songs. 🎵 😊🎤🎶❤
Freddie loved all his cats deeply but Delilah, a beautiful rescue calico, was “the Queen” of his heart and home, the one he’d pick up and stroke the most often. He even wrote a song about her.
*because you/most people (didn’t exactly “take ‘the lost’ for granted” but you) didn’t immerse yourself in it (you chose to spend your time with other things & people), then you realize there just isn’t going to be ‘any more’.
We miss the uniqueness that was and will never be again.
I wasn’t quite born yet, but I reeeeaally miss Freddie Mercury.
Damn. They got TH-cam in the womb now?
I am so glad that your generation appreciates Queen... I have loved them since I was a teenager in the 70s!!!
I drove my Mom crazy every day as I played "A Day at the Races" every morning of my grade 12...😅😅😅
My Mom was cool, she loved that record.
Guess what?
I still have it... yup, I have all of my original records from the 70s, 80s, 90s...
Cheers!!!
Isabelle Victoria British Columbia
Me too
@@abelis644 That is sweet, thanks for sharing!
Freddy is a hero of mine
The AIDS epidemic seems like it was just yesterday, it was so devastating. Such stigma. Thank you for this.
BTW - I think your cacti are reproducing behind your back.
So glad and proud of finally own my "I am not diagnosing anyone" shirt
There’s a shirt?
I want one.
Number 1 best male vocalist in Rock. Ever! Hands down! There will never be another Freddy Mercury. RIP
Can you do an analysis on the life, death and personality/mental health of Freddie Prinze Sr.? (Comedian who committed suicide at age 22 at the height of his career, his death was very controversial.)
As a child,i found it quite disturbing.
I am an admirer rather than 'fan' of Queen's music, but I would still say Freddie Mercury is the greatest frontman of all time. Also when I think of him, I think about love, because he was the embodiment of love, giving and receiving.
He only ever really trusted Mary. He was a gentle soul with a powerhouse voice. 💕
Oh Freddie...
An incredibly talented strong and vulnerable decent man. He lived two lives: that of a performer and of a human being. And he did not compromise either - the spirit that it takes. He was a comet that will keep shining its light and emit power onto us for many generations ...
Such generosity, Freddie 🙏✨♥️
Roger and Brian formed Smile with Tim Staffel, who was Freddie's roommate. When Tim left Smile, Freddie convinced them to take him as a singer and form a new band. Other than that, I liked your analysis. I think he had to build very strong walls around him since school: he always said he had to learn to fend for himself and male boarding schools in the 50s weren't exactly safe spaces for shy and sensitive kids. There's an interview where he says that Mary is the only person he could turn to, and I think it meant that with his other friends, he rarely revealed his weaknesses or doubts: he felt that he had to be strong for them.
The fact that he looked so different on stage doesn't surprise me : it was a very shy actor playing an extrovert character. I'm sure he also acted like an arse when he was on drugs, but well, that's what drugs do. Everyone is extroverted after a couple of lines!
I often wonder about his fear of being physically alone. For us introverts, it's usually our favourite thing in the world.
Whenever I watch a Freddie Mercury interview, I am struck by how soft spoken, gentle and contemplative he was. It is so removed from this on stage persona. There was a documentary that showed his work as a design student - it is really quite remarkable, and shows another facet to his talent.
Wow I'm speculating this is going to be great.
You were right.
100% Correct!
I know you spoke of Janis Joplin in the "27 Club" video, but could you please cover her in full sometime. She was an awesome singer.
Yes please.
All she did was scream
@@jamesheath7601 I don't like her singing but associate screaming more with death metal...
Terrible singer.
Queen exhibited one of the most unique sounds I've ever heard in my opinion absolute genius I really enjoyed the movie Bohemian Rhapsody it was very well made so sorry he had such a sad ending it was not what God intended
Greatest singer ever! Scientifically proven!!
Fact!
Elvis!
That's just silly :) He was a phenomenal singer, claiming scientific proof of his greatness is a tad too much!
Facts!
@Jonny Lumberjack *It was meant as a figure of speech.* 💁🏼♀️
I don’t know if there has been another person with the talent or personality as Freddie. He’s was amazing all the way until the end.
Love the respect you gave to Freddie Mercury, and his rare talent! ♡
He was one of a kind!
Ahhh! Thank you Dr. Grande! My favorite high school band. I officially love you now.
Very interesting analysis. I have read a few accounts of people who met him. One person said he was very quiet, polite and serious when she met him, and chatted to her in a humble way in a club. Another person, who knew him before he was famous, said that he was already very confidant. Shortly after his death, I remember listening to a radio programme which discussed the nature of charisma. On the 'rock star performance scale' ranging from 1 to 10, Freddie was about 300.
He was massively conflicted about his racial identity and his sexuality. I think it's quite common for entertainers to be entirely different from their public persona. Most entertainers are fucked up in one way or another, and their careers provide escape from their own lives. He wasn't entirely confident even in his singing; when he worked with Montserrat Caballé he felt thoroughly overwhelmed and unworthy! Freddie was a treasure and he will be remembered with the greats, he will become a "historical figure", something I'm not sure he'd understand, at all!
Only Dr. Grande can take on a personality analysis of the inestimable, irreplaceable Freddie Mercury. 💗
Very well-done and enjoyable as usual. Small detail: The Smile band was not originally formed with Freddie but with a bassist and singer named Tim Staffell, accompanied by Brian May and Roger Taylor. The band did some prolific demos in this setup which generated interest from some record companies. When Freddie took Tims place, naturally there was no more bass player, and the band finally decided on John Deacon.
I saw Queen live in 1987 as young girl, with the than unknown INXS. I saw many many concerts, but this concert was the most special one. I am still a huge Queen fan and remember the day so well that he passed away. It was as if I lost someone close.
I was a young nurse, working on the oncoligy and AIDS unit.
I think you forget the biggest reason why he didn't want to tell people about AIDS, I saw the same with the Aids patients I took care of.
Aids was an ENORMOUS taboo in the 80"s. My patients at that time were all gay men and they did not even tell their own family they had AIDS. They had cancer or a immunology deaseas. We had to "play" along with this. Awful. It was a shame to admit you had AIDS at that time. I remember this so well.
Medication to extent your life was not available at that time. Aids was a new virus and there was no other treatments than treating pneumoniae, Karposy sarcoma (cancer developed by AIDS) It is hard to understand now, since there are good medications on the market now. In 1989 they were none.
Taboo....that was the main reason why he kept is in close circles for so long. He was extremely close with his "husbans" who took care of him till his last breath
There will never be another Mercury and I still miss him as singer and performer.
His childhood was more complicated than you explain here. Music was not what his parents wanted for him.
Damn Freddy, still after more than 30 years you are extremely missed.
Ocean five times fast! Freddie was very private about certain things. His inner circle protected him. He did have a 4 octave voice range. There is no one ever that possessed his talent or showmanship. He was that one unicorn that God shared with us for a little while.
Freddie Mercury and Queen are the best ❤
When I watch video of Freddie now it is with a smile on my face, a tear in my eye and an ache in my heart for what more he might have been..I thank him for all that he shared with us...Thank you Dr Grande for this touching analysis...
Some would say Freddie Mercury was flamboyant on stage. I remember watching a documentary about him on VH1 several years ago when I was a teenager. I thought he was half Indian because his mom looked a little darker and so did his sister. But, it turns out his parents were both Parsi Indians. Their ancestry can be traced back to Iran. He was born as Farrokh Bulsara, but made his stage name more westernized. He was a great performer. It's unfortunate his life was cut short by AIDS. I also had no idea he was showing symptoms of HIV as early as 1982. I saw a special about Freddie Mercury from the mid 80s and he still didn't look sick at all. As mentioned though, he didn't find out he had full blown AIDS 'til 1987. It's really sad what happened to him. May he RIP. 😔
Thank you Dr. Grande. That was a fantastic analysis. Only our darling Freddy would sing with the amazing opera singer Montserrat Caballe. I have just revisited “Barcelona” what a stunning performance.
Freddie Mercury for me was more then a very talented musician. ❤
He lived and loved with great enthusiasm! And had a fondness for animals💜🌈💜 thank you for the wonderful analysis 🙌👏👏👏
He loved his cats.
@@doneestoner9945 yes!! He was very devoted to them 😻 and supported a number of animal charities too, if memory serves
Most of the world has 2 octaves to their voice. Freddie had 4 complete octaves.. His voice is amazing.
My eight year old grandson has autism. He loves classic rock music. When he hears the first two notes he starts singing the song. He doesn’t know who these groups are and he doesn’t care about all their antics back in the day, he just likes good music. He says I love queen. He also tells me the songs he doesn’t like. He says no night moves.
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Thank you for your intelligent analysis of the amazing artist Freddy Mercury. What an interesting man.
Would you be willing to do a video on the virgin suicides? Why it's a classic book what if any mental illness it was trying to portray? I just really want the perspective of an educated psychologist on this literary classic. In fact I'd love to see a whole literary series I'd like to hear your take on Lolita and the crazy wife locked in the Attic of Jane Eyre and so so many others.
Freddie was an amazing unforgettable prodigy! We all ignored his sexuality because his gift to music was so much bigger to the world! His death destroyed us all emotionally as he took it on with dignity and class! He was a rock God! He prob did have personality disorders due to that kind of stardom!
A close friend of mine died from AIDS very close to the same times as Freddie. He started to become ill around the same time as well. He did seek treatment, but the early treatments were harsh and he eventually stopped them. He kept his illness private as well. He confessed in his last days that this was due to shame of the promiscuity that led to contracting the virus. It's something else to consider.
I literally laughed out loud when you said he woke up in a dumpster.
Now THAT'S how you party!
Crazy, huh ?
I know...how does he know that?
Sadly, it's often a sign of deep unhappiness. That compulsion to seek thrills is in many cases a need to numb out underlying pain and shame. I don't think it can be overestimated just how much emotional damage Freddie would have suffered growing up as a gay kid in what was a deeply homophobic world.
If you haven’t already could you please complete an analysis on the Psychiatrist Dr Grande.
He's a counselor, not a psychiatrist. 🙂
Just goes to show I need an analysis ASAP because I got that wrong! 🤣😂🤣
My mom is a hugely massive Freddie Mercury fan, to this day she still cries if she thinks about him or David Bowie long enough. One thing that really twists the knife for me was at the end of his last performance was when he closed by saying "I love you" because he couldn't bear to say goodbye
I was fortunate to see Queen in the early 80's...What a show!!! What a performance! 😍
this was the first time in a long time I watched the entire video without obsessing over his plants. the content required respect of my full attention. :)
Yes we love Freddy in the UK
Thank you. Thank you for describing Freddie’s life and talent exactly as it was! Unique and gifted, there will never be another Freddie Mercury. He was just the best at what he did, and many will continue to enjoy his music for a very long time. Peace be with you, Freddie! You were, and are, The Best!
The four octave range has been confirmed, his singing ranged between f2 and f6. We won't ever see his like again. I still miss him.
Thank you for this episode Dr Grande.
Freddie was such an interesting character, great video!!
Have you done anything on Bob Dylan? I would love to hear some analysis of his phases over the years
I still remember the stigma and AIDs myths in the 80s. So his reluctance to talk about it fits the context. For for my extended family and community the early 90s was when AIDS really hit. Tragically just before the breakthroughs in medication. . Freddie also didn't live long enough for that. RIP.
Freddie Mercury, without a _doubt,_ is the sexiest human being I have ever seen in my entire 48 years in this planet.
The word "sexiest" is not at all big enough or meaningful enough to describe him; I don't have an adequate enough vocabulary to speak to exactly _what_ it is about him that is so incredible and that's not because I'm not educated enough or smart enough to figure it out. There simply isn't a word for what he emoted.
Not even a combination of all the words I know would be apt.
A new word is needed and I've no idea what it is or even what it would have to _convey_ because I've never seen anything like Freddie.
He's a one-off. Breathtaking.
As always thank you for the content, and I really enjoyed the analysis Dr Grande.
My speech teacher always said some people’s comfort level is on stage in front of a lot of people, and some is one on one. If you can identify which one you are, you can be a great public speaker, performer.
He was so unique and talented, I will always love his music in fact I think I need to listen to it now. :)
For sure! It's a Queen kind of day!
@@Wistful77 Lol.....It sure is.
Thank you... Dr. G for discussing the life of this beautiful man.
I think the horrible stigma of aids was something he did not want to deal with. Those celebrities with aids were vilified and the gossips went overboard when someone came out with it. He was a private man and didn't want to have that scrutiny placed on him and his friends. He died so young! It's a shame because he was one of the greatest rock and roll stars of the 20th century.
Queens performance at Live AID UK, stole the show and Freddie was magic that day. I can still see his performance of their hit, Radio Garga like a video in my mind when I hear it played on the radio. Everyone knew they were witnessing something special and the crowd went wild. Thanks for the music and memories Freddie RIP.