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Who Wants to Live Forever--a fabulous song where Freddie tests out his upper range consistently and beautifully. A lot of power in those lungs, gods rest him.
Actually, I disagree that he was THE greatest.Fact: Freddie Mercury was the greatest rock vocalist ever.
Question: So which song contained his greatest vocal performance?
So NOT a fact!
Robert Plant beats him, hands down, every time. AND Plant could cut it live. I saw Queen several times live, and Freddie dodged the high notes every time. He was probably the best PERFORMER, not the best vocalist.
Willie
Well, the question wasn't what Queen song was the best. In this case I would pick one of the three:
1. Show must go on
2. Who wants to live forever
3. I want it all
But his greatest vocal performances are duets with Montserat Caballier, imo. Specifically Barcelona
Actually, I disagree that he was THE greatest.
His greatest vocal performance was on "Flash."
ETA: Did I just agree with Rob?
No one's mentioned Lap of the Gods Revisted?
Roger Daltrey. Definitely one of the best front men of all time....why can't I think of the lead singers name from the Who, (i'm getting old) ...
Pete Townshend on Roger Daltrey:
Well, if we didn't let him sing, he'd have nothing to contribute to the group.
Killer Queen. You try singing it and you'll see what I mean.
These two tried to kill one another several times. All in good fun, of course.
Hehe -- or, "This is my space, step over the line and I won't be responsible for the consequences."Yah, why do you think Roger swings that mic around? And Pete swings his guitar? I think they're both hoping for a little "Whoops! Didn't see you there, buddy!"
;-)