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The “beautiful” song Brian May called Freddie Mercury’s finest
Brian May described Freddie Mercury’s vocal performance on Queen’s 1991 song ‘The Show Must Go On’ as “beautiful” and among his finest. The article presents the recording as significant because Mercury completed it while seriously ill, underscoring his determination to continue making music near the end of his life.
The song appeared on Queen’s album Innuendo, released in 1991. May recalled warning Mercury not to strain himself, but Mercury insisted on recording and delivered the performance; Mercury later recorded part of ‘Mother Love’, with May completing the song after his death.
In short
- May praised Mercury’s ‘The Show Must Go On’ vocal as a career high.
- Mercury recorded it while seriously ill.
- The song featured on Queen’s 1991 album Innuendo.
Explained simply
Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of Queen, one of the world's most successful rock bands. Brian May is the band's guitarist and has remained involved in Queen's activities since Mercury's death in 1991.
Queen released its final studio album, Innuendo, in 1991, whilst Mercury was suffering from a serious illness. The song "The Show Must Go On" was recorded during this period near the end of Mercury's life.
Mercury recorded the vocals for the song whilst struggling with his deteriorating health. May was present during the recording and has since reflected on Mercury's determination to complete the performance despite his illness.