I never noticed how Brian kept choking up. He wasn’t because of an award... he’s a pretty composed guy, PhD and all. He knew the end of this journey was nearing :(
Freddie really had balls of steel for standing this way on stage, while dying inside.. Never complaining, always keeping flamboyant, he was such a strong man.
Freddie was only part of the group, not all of it or even the most important. He would have been nothing without the talent and skill of the other musicians, especially Brian.
His last word in camera, "thank you, goodnight" hurts right through my fucking heart. That was literally a farewell message to all of the people who loved him and Queen :'''(((
Liam Dunphy his actual last words would have been uttered in the making of These of the Days of Our Lives. Something like “see I’m moving about too much” of the jist of it.
@@aahmad. I think mother love was recorded before the these are the days video was filmed though. I think I was referring to the behind the scenes of that which were technically his last words on camera
He knew he didn't have much time left. "Thank you... goodnight" was not only to the audience, but to his fans. Says a lot that he was able to muster up the strength to attend, so that he could say that.
It’s hard because it’s not just the fact that freddie is saying his farewell it’s the fact that Brian, Roger and John are stood with him and u can see the struggle in their eyes it’s heartbreaking ❤️
That chills my soul. That Killer Queen distortion when Freddie walked in, like a foreshadow to saying "Something's wrong with Freddie, but he wouldn't want us to worry. Just keep going."
Saddest thing you'll ever see is how frail and near death Freddie looks. He'll always have a special place in my heart. Im seeing Queen this summer, and im very excited. But whats it without Freddie?
I agree. The way he looks here is really devestating. I am a huge Queen fan and saw them live last month (together with my favourite singer, Adam) and was blown away. And Freddie was unforgotten.
Sarah Ratz ..yeah PITS ain't it just... never a day goes by i don't think of FREDDIE..... MORE THAN JUST MUSIC.... JUST SO ... I DON'T KNOW??? MAJICAL.
After Freddie died when I was in high school, I stopped really listening to other music. I could not deal with who I believe to be the greatest singer dying. He will always be my favorite.
i was in High School too . . it was hard hitting hearing the news on Radio with my uncle driving me to school, didNT even know what this AIDS thing is . . it was just awkward, the news of his passing spoiled my entire day at school !!
Freddie chose not to be the speaker because he had little energy and was afraid he'd make his illness more noticeable. That's why he didn't take the spotlight. What people have to remember is that, even though there was speculation, he never validated his illness until only a little over a day before his death. He didn't want his illness to be the shining light at that award...another reason those final two words are so priceless and meaningful now! Rest in Peace Freddie. XX
+Nikas Gamer It really wasn't. This was in 1990. He passed away in November of 1991. He shot a music video after this. He speaks in the behind the scenes video. You're clearly slow. Stop existing if you're going to be so slow
+Nikas Gamer If you were this stupid in person, I would. I do it almost daily to morons of your caliber. Interestingly enough, they don't stop me. Crazy shit
When Freddie said "thank you, goodnight" as the last words he actually spoke to the public audience, I had to slow the video down because I could tell his voice and appearance was far from thinned.
People read too much into these things. Brian wasn't choked up here but rather stalling slightly to remember his obviously pre-prepared speech. And this is not Freddie's final goodbye into camera....I think he still felt he had more in the can to deliver publicly at this point plus in any case we still had the video to Those Were The Days Of Our Lives to come the following year where he certainly IS saying a farewell to his fans.
Remember watching this on tv at the time and being shocked by how thin Freddie Mercury looked. It was then stated later he had been unwell. This lead to speculations and press hounding him until his untimely death. So sad.
Pause the video at 5:17 . i feel like this picture encapsulates the event in which the band splits apart. To the left is Freddie, dressed as himself and in a fading state of health, soon to pass. In the middle is Brian being the upfront speaker of the group, a role he didn't pick up until this moment, and would continue that role till today. Behind him, still in the middle, still in the public eye, is Roger supporting Brian and standing with him. And finally to the right John. He's standing farest away but smiles at what he's done. He's happy but stands aside, still furthest away from Freddie and a distance away from Roger and Brian. It kinda hurts.
Well, sorry for breaking your fantasy, but Brian was always one of the main person in the band when it comes to interviews or some public statements while Freddie hated interviews.
Queens style changed every decade to something so outlandishly unique and as the years went on, Freddie's flamboyancy exceeded. Queen were really a very unique and natural band because not many people could achieve that greatness as much as they could back then. Freddie was so extremely sickly and gaunt in the award ceremony and he barely said a word, Brian, Roger and John had to walk through an uncomfortable amount of turmoil that it's almost unbelievable. Queen is and will always be the greatest band.
The look in the eyes of Freddie of really getting over with this short stay on the stage..showed the fight inside ..the fact he accepted..the journey's gonna end soon.. heartbreaking
I remember watching this and felt shocked on seeing the change in Freddie. After of course...I was asking how long rather than has he or hasn't he. Queen wI'll always be remembered for what they recorded...John done the right thing by wasking away.
I still can't believe that that's our Freddie. It's like looking at a stranger and it breaks my fucking heart to bits. Thank you for the gift of music, Fred. You are still loved almost 29 years after your departure ❤
3 words. Yet those 3 words still bring a tear to my eye and every queen fan acroos the world. Freddie of old would've performed for days on end, but he knew his time had come. He will be forever remembered as the greatest front man ever. RIP Freddie Mercury
You can really see that hes putting a brave front to show to people inspite of his illness. Im glad they were awarded! Well deserved, long overdue 👑👑👑👑
Just as Freddie said "thank you, good night" it made me almost cry since that was his last thank you to everyone. I am just happy that they were together.
QUEEN IS THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME... QUEEN IS A LEGEND... FREDDIE MERCURY IS THE GREATEST SINGER AND SHOW MAN... All their songs are always used , liked and remembered by everyone until now... QUEEN WILL ROCK THE WORLD ALWAYS AND FOREVER...
"Thank you,goodnight!😢..really breaks my heart when Freddie says this!😢💝💝💝 Beautiful person inside and out! Strong and brave enough at that time that he's going through hard inside! He really love his/their fans! Good that they were recognized much w/ that award before Freddie depart from us! Still watching it now 2019 & will still!😘 Missed you much Freddie! Thank you thank you for the music & for giving too much of yourself your talent to the world! Love you forever! "No one but you!"💝💝💝 Sleep tight my darling💚💚💚
If I was there and saw that brave man facing everyone's shocked and judgemental eyes I'd stand up and shout "Freddie you are the best, thank youuuu!!!!" Then I'd go backstage and hug him so tight I'd make him feel a little better for at least that day! I'll love you forever Freddie, most kind and talented person I've seen on earth
PauLog its still very true even to this day. Queen were never liked by the mainstream media and the praise they got from Live Aid was almost through gritted teeth. Only when it became clear that Freddie was seriously unwell did some decide to start actually giving them credit. Best band that we've ever been blessed with.
It just breaks my heart to see Freddie go from being so outgoing and full of energy on stage to being quiet, frail and so sickly that he could barely muster up "Thank You, Goodnight". Makes you wonder what it was like for Freddie - being so sick and frail and dealing with the fact that you don't have much time left to live, while fighting tooth and nail to try and cover it up and defend yourself from constant rumours and speculation from the media
Well, to be fair, Brian always did most of the public speaking as Freddie was very shy. He doesn't say very much in the previous year's acceptance speech (for the Brit Awards too I think?) for The Miracle. He didn't do a lot of interviews, etc. So I don't think it was all his illness but also just him being shy of speaking in public, which Brian seemed much more comfortable with.
For me the iconic memory in this clip shouldn't be the " Thank you, goodnight" but the defiant raising of the arm to wave as he was walking out to accept the award as if he was saying " I'm not well but I'm still here still the same Freddie". Than you could see him sort of tune out probably thinking this is the last time I'll be seeing an audience of people in front of me. Bitter sweet moment in music history.
5:47 wish he could have said more but seeing him at that state, I'm surprised he even showed up. He lost a ton of weight and looks really pale. Even his walking is so different. How a disease changes a man but certainly didn't change Freddie's mind and strength, that man is a hero and a pillar for all the sick people in this world. What a man
In a perfect scenario, Freddie would have gone "AAAAYYYYYYYYOOOOH!" and the crowd would have sang it back to him. But he didn't have it in him anymore to pull that off.
I just watched the movie today .... and after watching so many videos of this ... i did not realize to have tears in my eyes when i saw Freddie saying Thank you Good Night... this guy is brave and so true.
As a 12 year old I used to listen to all my brother's records ( without him knowing , of course) and Queen's Greatest Hits II was among them ......The first time I heard Freddie's beautiful voice I was blown away and have a been a fan ever since...I don't think a day passes by without me listening to Queen. Really, THANK YOU Freddie for your amazing contribution to the music industry and for the endless hours of musical joy you brought to my life. Sleep in eternal peace, good night.
A very delicate situation for Freddie and all band members. It seems that there was a very strong connection between the singer and the other members of the band!
dont thank us freddie... thank you to you for making some beautiful musics and making you and queen legends! you're dead on earth, but in our hearts aren't.
Queen had initially agreed to play a medley of their greatest hits at the Brits 1990 but pulled out at the last minute. Ofcourse those in the music media knew that all was not right with Freddie and probably would have continued to ignore the bands achievements if this wasnt the case. I have always wondered how Queens music and stage shows would have progressed in the 90s if only Freddie had access to the treatment those with HIV now receive. I guess we will never know.
Dave Annan he would've lived longer or still be alive today if the meds available now were available back then. Matter of fact, Freddie died shortly before they were.
Susan Orchard it would have interesting Freddie and Queen fighting it out with Oasis and Blur. Knowing Queen they would have probably done an Indie album just to prove to the critics how versatile they were. The 90s would have looked very different in this alternative universe had Freddie somehow got the required medication if he had somehow managed to hang on for another year. Instead of the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert we could have been watching the Freddie Mercury comeback concert for the exact same aids benefit.
The Grunge era...dead of Kurt Cobain, post grunge Radiohead, Foo Fighters, the Indie Muse... 2000’s techno & that stuff...who knows...Maybe Freddie & Queen would have made an interesting music world to 91 and beyond
Yes ofcourse. However Grunge, Indie, Britpop would have still happened but once all those movements passed Queen would still be around just like they came through a similar period in the late 70s with the punk movement. Would Freddie still be running around on stage as much. Probably not as age would have certainly slowed him down but his musicality would have still shined through with his unique vocal range which to this day no other artist has achieved. Just what direction would the music of Queen taken I wonder. The innuendo album and innuendo in particular certainly gave us an insight into the creatitivity Queen were heading in. I dont think The Show Must Go On would have been written however as without a terminally ill Freddie those sentiments wouldn't have provided enough of a platform for these types of numbers to exist.
When I watch CZcams vdeo clips of Queen and Freddie alone, I guesstimate what year it was by his hair and dress. Sad that his 'funk' was waning. What an amazing talent and man. John, Roger and Brian were amazingly supportive friends.
No matter if he is forgotten by "foreseen" generations he will never be forgotten from when he started until now 6/1/2014!!, born in 1993 I missed out on a lot of Icon and legendary musicians such as Dean Martin and Freddy Mercury, being so far apart there geniuses inspire me. Well done every musician who even tries! Everyone deserves credit! Bar those hacks who just pretend. I really wish he had continued with the band Queen, but alas death calls whenever it is due. Legends are born, Legends die. We all face the same fate as a lot of humans famous or not! :)
he looks nice because he’s handsome, wearing quite a lot of makeup, and under dim lighting. he’s markedly thinner than he was even at his most underweight in the 70s
Me genera sentimientos encontrados este video... Me da gusto ver que Uk reconociera el talento de tan magnífica banda, pero también me produce una gran tristeza ver a Freddie tan desmejorado... En fin, es la vida... Y gracias a ella que nos dio la oportunidad de habernos dejado un legado tan majestuoso como el que nos dejó Freddie. Rest in peace...
Freddie seemed quite annoyed probably about his illness but he generally would have said more than he did which is sad as he would have said more I think if he was not so ill an maybe and in pain he would maybe have done his ussual performance or some thing like that. I wish he was still alive.
I think a few people did a performance act for the awards, except Queen. Freddie was much too ill at this point to perform live. I wish every day that he were here. It was a huge blow to the public and the music industry when we lost him.
Ofcourse it must have been bitter and sad for Freddie no longer being in a position to perform live anymore but by this point even getting out of bed or walking took a huge effort from him. It was a miracle he was able to show up here in person as I'm sure he must have found the entire night exhausting both mentally and physically. It must have been equally as painful for him when he seen the clips of him being shown prior to the illness. I think by this point one last performance might have finished him off right there and then hence the reason he decided to pull out at the last minute as Queen had initially agreed to play.
Did they really agree to play? Freddie would have milked the occasion to perform if he were healthy. On this very night at the party, there are photos of him looking seriously unwell. His mouth and nasal areas are red and patchy - I think he may have caught some sort of cold or flu prior to that night that progressively destroyed his health in his final year.
Christian Grey it was confirmed in one of the Queen books I read when it stated that Queen pulled out at the last minute. Unbelievibably the same year there was a rumour that Queen were lined up to play again at Knebworth which seems even more crazy and baffling.
I've said it elsewhere, Brian May should have let Freddie to talk. Even because it was evident that Freddie could hardly attend another event like that. That's probably why he seems annoying.
I'm glad they were awarded this before Freddie passed.
Oh they knew he was dieing to sadly a bit to much of a coincidence for me them getting award which was long overdue.
CarryingNoCross just looked at his face and you knew it
Freddie looked too frail that Brian had to talk for him. Since they don’t want people knowing he’s ill. But he just said thank you good night
The Bus Photographer Of California: You know if he wasn't sick Freddie would have been the one to speak. He looked so different, frail😔
They already knew he was dying...so they had 2
I never noticed how Brian kept choking up. He wasn’t because of an award... he’s a pretty composed guy, PhD and all. He knew the end of this journey was nearing :(
Freddie really had balls of steel for standing this way on stage, while dying inside..
Never complaining, always keeping flamboyant, he was such a strong man.
No, thank YOU, Freddie.
Freddie was only part of the group, not all of it or even the most important. He would have been nothing without the talent and skill of the other musicians, especially Brian.
😆keep thinking that
@@Blondehairedwarrior 😂😂
@@su-rv2uq They were all equal parts, QUEEN could not exist without any one of the members absent!
His last word in camera, "thank you, goodnight" hurts right through my fucking heart. That was literally a farewell message to all of the people who loved him and Queen :'''(((
Iodine Cerium he technically said goodbye in his last song
@@liamdunphy7496 "I still love you" ~Freddie Mercury, These Are the Days of Our Lives, 1991
Liam Dunphy his actual last words would have been uttered in the making of These of the Days of Our Lives. Something like “see I’m moving about too much” of the jist of it.
@@Solo-vh9fm actually mother love was his last song, so his last words recorded would be on that song.
@@aahmad. I think mother love was recorded before the these are the days video was filmed though. I think I was referring to the behind the scenes of that which were technically his last words on camera
He knew he didn't have much time left. "Thank you... goodnight" was not only to the audience, but to his fans. Says a lot that he was able to muster up the strength to attend, so that he could say that.
"Inside my heart is breaking!, My make-up may be flaking, But my smile, still stays on" God Bless Freddie.
Brian May wrote that song
It was exactly like that! Incredible! What a brave man!❤
@@mariarosadominguez3954 Brian wrote that song about his dear friend. Freddie didn't write it about himself.
So I think they're both brave men.
@@kathypop4 but that it was before or after they knew Freddie's illness? It's knows this info?
@@kathypop4 I've said "brave man" because he had to be exactly like that to have done everything he made knowing his terrible illness.
This was the last time the 4 original members of Queen would share a stage.
It’s hard because it’s not just the fact that freddie is saying his farewell it’s the fact that Brian, Roger and John are stood with him and u can see the struggle in their eyes it’s heartbreaking ❤️
That chills my soul. That Killer Queen distortion when Freddie walked in, like a foreshadow to saying "Something's wrong with Freddie, but he wouldn't want us to worry. Just keep going."
The whole thing was really eeiry to watch. Very sad times indeed.
So sad
yeah, i noticed that. it really makes sense now
Eerie
This supposed to be a happy moment and an excuse for a party. But they knew tragedy was around the corner.
Saddest thing you'll ever see is how frail and near death Freddie looks. He'll always have a special place in my heart. Im seeing Queen this summer, and im very excited. But whats it without Freddie?
will john decon be there?
I agree. The way he looks here is really devestating.
I am a huge Queen fan and saw them live last month (together with my favourite singer, Adam) and was blown away. And Freddie was unforgotten.
We are born to die but hey Freddie was a legend wish he was still here now
Sarah Ratz ..yeah PITS ain't it just... never a day goes by i don't think of FREDDIE..... MORE THAN JUST MUSIC.... JUST SO ... I DON'T KNOW??? MAJICAL.
How was it?
I'm so glad they were recognized for their magnificent acheivements. No one will ever surpass them. Queen Always!!
After Freddie died when I was in high school, I stopped really listening to other music. I could not deal with who I believe to be the greatest singer dying. He will always be my favorite.
i was in High School too . . it was hard hitting hearing the news on Radio with my uncle driving me to school, didNT even know what this AIDS thing is . . it was just awkward, the news of his passing spoiled my entire day at school !!
Alok B not the greatest singer
@@waltz2394 One of the greatest. Top 5.
@ARIKAI one of the greatest, if not the greatest, singers of all time.
ARIKAI he is proven the greatest singer ever
Freddie chose not to be the speaker because he had little energy and was afraid he'd make his illness more noticeable. That's why he didn't take the spotlight. What people have to remember is that, even though there was speculation, he never validated his illness until only a little over a day before his death. He didn't want his illness to be the shining light at that award...another reason those final two words are so priceless and meaningful now! Rest in Peace Freddie. XX
The ''thank you, goodnight'' fucking killed me inside knowing that that was the last thing Freddie ever said on camera.
Except that it wasn't
yes it was xd
+Nikas Gamer It really wasn't. This was in 1990. He passed away in November of 1991. He shot a music video after this. He speaks in the behind the scenes video. You're clearly slow. Stop existing if you're going to be so slow
xd ahh you feel safe behind the 'wall' that the internet provides. I bet you wouldnt tell me to stop existing to my face ;)
+Nikas Gamer If you were this stupid in person, I would. I do it almost daily to morons of your caliber. Interestingly enough, they don't stop me. Crazy shit
When Freddie said "thank you, goodnight" as the last words he actually spoke to the public audience, I had to slow the video down because I could tell his voice and appearance was far from thinned.
Freddie had an immense amount of strength. What an amazing man! He will forever be missed.
People read too much into these things. Brian wasn't choked up here but rather stalling slightly to remember his obviously pre-prepared speech. And this is not Freddie's final goodbye into camera....I think he still felt he had more in the can to deliver publicly at this point plus in any case we still had the video to Those Were The Days Of Our Lives to come the following year where he certainly IS saying a farewell to his fans.
This breaks my heart. Poor Freddie.
Same here :(
No Freddie...thank to you!!!
Breaks my heart to see Freddie so fragile. I bet it was a huge effort for him to be standing there :(. We miss you so much, Freddie!
Remember watching this on tv at the time and being shocked by how thin Freddie Mercury looked. It was then stated later he had been unwell. This lead to speculations and press hounding him until his untimely death. So sad.
Pause the video at 5:17 . i feel like this picture encapsulates the event in which the band splits apart. To the left is Freddie, dressed as himself and in a fading state of health, soon to pass. In the middle is Brian being the upfront speaker of the group, a role he didn't pick up until this moment, and would continue that role till today. Behind him, still in the middle, still in the public eye, is Roger supporting Brian and standing with him. And finally to the right John. He's standing farest away but smiles at what he's done. He's happy but stands aside, still furthest away from Freddie and a distance away from Roger and Brian. It kinda hurts.
Honestly, what a beautiful way to describe that frame. And I think it's accurate! Thanks.
Well, sorry for breaking your fantasy, but Brian was always one of the main person in the band when it comes to interviews or some public statements while Freddie hated interviews.
Seeing Freddie like this breaks my heart, I just want to hug him and let him know I still love him.
Freddie passed away, but his work still astonishes the world. Good save the Queen!
Queen
We need no words from him. His smile spoke a lot.
Freddie just looks so ill. Rest tight Freddie ❤️
Queens style changed every decade to something so outlandishly unique and as the years went on, Freddie's flamboyancy exceeded. Queen were really a very unique and natural band because not many people could achieve that greatness as much as they could back then.
Freddie was so extremely sickly and gaunt in the award ceremony and he barely said a word, Brian, Roger and John had to walk through an uncomfortable amount of turmoil that it's almost unbelievable.
Queen is and will always be the greatest band.
Thank you Freddie. You changed so many of our lives. You will always be with us in our hearts.
This breaks my heart. Freddie, a man who lived for and was born to be on stage clearly couldn’t get off of that stage quick enough :(
The look in the eyes of Freddie of really getting over with this short stay on the stage..showed the fight inside ..the fact he accepted..the journey's gonna end soon.. heartbreaking
I remember watching this and felt shocked on seeing the change in Freddie. After of course...I was asking how long rather than has he or hasn't he. Queen wI'll always be remembered for what they recorded...John done the right thing by wasking away.
I was a child then I felt the same way when I saw him like that
I still can't believe that that's our Freddie. It's like looking at a stranger and it breaks my fucking heart to bits. Thank you for the gift of music, Fred. You are still loved almost 29 years after your departure ❤
“Thank you and goodnight”
Freddie Mercury 1990
5:47 heart breaking 😭💔
18 Feb 2020. 30 years and counting...long live queen!
3 words. Yet those 3 words still bring a tear to my eye and every queen fan acroos the world. Freddie of old would've performed for days on end, but he knew his time had come. He will be forever remembered as the greatest front man ever. RIP Freddie Mercury
You can really see that hes putting a brave front to show to people inspite of his illness. Im glad they were awarded! Well deserved, long overdue 👑👑👑👑
Just as Freddie said "thank you, good night" it made me almost cry since that was his last thank you to everyone. I am just happy that they were together.
Freddie, I'm so sorry
you can see Freddie looking at the microphone like man....... he wanted to sing.
QUEEN IS THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME...
QUEEN IS A LEGEND...
FREDDIE MERCURY IS THE GREATEST SINGER AND SHOW MAN...
All their songs are always used , liked and remembered by everyone until now...
QUEEN WILL ROCK THE WORLD ALWAYS AND FOREVER...
31 years later, why I have tears in my eyes?
"Thank you,goodnight!😢..really breaks my heart when Freddie says this!😢💝💝💝 Beautiful person inside and out! Strong and brave enough at that time that he's going through hard inside! He really love his/their fans! Good that they were recognized much w/ that award before Freddie depart from us! Still watching it now 2019 & will still!😘 Missed you much Freddie! Thank you thank you for the music & for giving too much of yourself your talent to the world! Love you forever! "No one but you!"💝💝💝 Sleep tight my darling💚💚💚
So so sad to have lost a great artist x
If I was there and saw that brave man facing everyone's shocked and judgemental eyes I'd stand up and shout "Freddie you are the best, thank youuuu!!!!" Then I'd go backstage and hug him so tight I'd make him feel a little better for at least that day! I'll love you forever Freddie, most kind and talented person I've seen on earth
I would hug him too and hold him.
Freddie'sMyMoto me too!
Nice too see a really Freddie fan here:)
And then you'd be tased, handcuffed, laughed at, jailed, and fined.
James Singleton oh my
James Singleton He’s just saying he likes Freddie.
"Thank you, good night"
Came to me like a stab to the heart
Freddie was such a class act. The music will live forever... Thank goodness!!
So heartbreaking to see Freddie nearing his final days. He was so brave about it, so professional and such a gentleman. He was a treasure! 💜💛❤💚💙
Havent seen this in 30 yrs. Brought a tear. What a legend.
So sad to see Freddie for the last time in public. The atmosphere is so unreal
RIP Freddie, thank you for your music,I still love you!
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I think Freddie's smile says ..."told you so" to all the Queen haters in the press and record industry earlier on when Queen began.
1:25 thats true! Queen made the best songs and performances ever and only recived backlash from the tabloids and musical press.
It's so sad how that happens to the best of the human history
PauLog its still very true even to this day. Queen were never liked by the mainstream media and the praise they got from Live Aid was almost through gritted teeth. Only when it became clear that Freddie was seriously unwell did some decide to start actually giving them credit. Best band that we've ever been blessed with.
It just breaks my heart to see Freddie go from being so outgoing and full of energy on stage to being quiet, frail and so sickly that he could barely muster up "Thank You, Goodnight". Makes you wonder what it was like for Freddie - being so sick and frail and dealing with the fact that you don't have much time left to live, while fighting tooth and nail to try and cover it up and defend yourself from constant rumours and speculation from the media
Well, to be fair, Brian always did most of the public speaking as Freddie was very shy. He doesn't say very much in the previous year's acceptance speech (for the Brit Awards too I think?) for The Miracle. He didn't do a lot of interviews, etc. So I don't think it was all his illness but also just him being shy of speaking in public, which Brian seemed much more comfortable with.
For me the iconic memory in this clip shouldn't be the " Thank you, goodnight" but the defiant raising of the arm to wave as he was walking out to accept the award as if he was saying " I'm not well but I'm still here still the same Freddie". Than you could see him sort of tune out probably thinking this is the last time I'll be seeing an audience of people in front of me. Bitter sweet moment in music history.
Congratulations To QUEEN. Best Band Ever..🕺🎸❤
Freddie Mercury Still Looked Smart And He Was The Genius Of All Of Them Queen Forever!!! 1973 - 1991
5:47 wish he could have said more but seeing him at that state, I'm surprised he even showed up. He lost a ton of weight and looks really pale. Even his walking is so different.
How a disease changes a man but certainly didn't change Freddie's mind and strength, that man is a hero and a pillar for all the sick people in this world.
What a man
There isn’t and there will not be anyone like Freddie anymore. ❤️
In a perfect scenario, Freddie would have gone "AAAAYYYYYYYYOOOOH!"
and the crowd would have sang it back to him.
But he didn't have it in him anymore to pull that off.
I just watched the movie today .... and after watching so many videos of this ... i did not realize to have tears in my eyes when i saw Freddie saying Thank you Good Night... this guy is brave and so true.
outstanding contribution award: Queen. Gorgeous man with best all time vocals:. Freddie Mercury
As a 12 year old I used to listen to all my brother's records ( without him knowing , of course) and Queen's Greatest Hits II was among them ......The first time I heard Freddie's beautiful voice I was blown away and have a been a fan ever since...I don't think a day passes by without me listening to Queen. Really, THANK YOU Freddie for your amazing contribution to the music industry and for the endless hours of musical joy you brought to my life. Sleep in eternal peace, good night.
A very delicate situation for Freddie and all band members. It seems that there was a very strong connection between the singer and the other members of the band!
well, the only fact to see freddie like that made me cry
They definitely deserve that award and many more!! Hats off to Queen
Such a fabulous band. Freddie Mercury was magnificent. He was an amazing one of a kind artist. The world will never see anyone like him again. Ever.
Precious and unprecedented moments in music history. We thank you all.
Brian May looked soo emotional here. Poor Freddie :( ❤️❤️❤️ goodnight my darling
They deserve it so much !! R.I.P. Freddie ❤ hope that you're happy whenever you are !
Ese último " Gracias, buenas noches" de Freddie es realmente desgarrador...
Sierto
Lo peor es que esos premios tuvieron un complot contra mercury para delatar su enfermedad
Bye Freddie, bye Unforgettable!... 🥺😢😔
It’s been 28 years today since fred died. What an absolute legend he was.
Yep. A great singer.
They deserved to that award...or more award to their band queen.
RIP Freddie...missed your performance in stage..
Poor Freddie. :'( He was very strong to keep himself and hide his pains
dont thank us freddie... thank you to you for making some beautiful musics and making you and queen legends! you're dead on earth, but in our hearts aren't.
c'mon Freddie ! thanks to you for all you makes us discover.
Queen had initially agreed to play a medley of their greatest hits at the Brits 1990 but pulled out at the last minute. Ofcourse those in the music media knew that all was not right with Freddie and probably would have continued to ignore the bands achievements if this wasnt the case. I have always wondered how Queens music and stage shows would have progressed in the 90s if only Freddie had access to the treatment those with HIV now receive. I guess we will never know.
Dave Annan he would've lived longer or still be alive today if the meds available now were available back then. Matter of fact, Freddie died shortly before they were.
Susan Orchard it would have interesting Freddie and Queen fighting it out with Oasis and Blur. Knowing Queen they would have probably done an Indie album just to prove to the critics how versatile they were. The 90s would have looked very different in this alternative universe had Freddie somehow got the required medication if he had somehow managed to hang on for another year. Instead of the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert we could have been watching the Freddie Mercury comeback concert for the exact same aids benefit.
Freddie would still be kicking everyone's ass today if he were still alive, showing everyone why he ruled the stage when he performed.
The Grunge era...dead of Kurt Cobain, post grunge Radiohead, Foo Fighters, the Indie Muse... 2000’s techno & that stuff...who knows...Maybe Freddie & Queen would have made an interesting music world to 91 and beyond
Yes ofcourse. However Grunge, Indie, Britpop would have still happened but once all those movements passed Queen would still be around just like they came through a similar period in the late 70s with the punk movement. Would Freddie still be running around on stage as much. Probably not as age would have certainly slowed him down but his musicality would have still shined through with his unique vocal range which to this day no other artist has achieved. Just what direction would the music of Queen taken I wonder. The innuendo album and innuendo in particular certainly gave us an insight into the creatitivity Queen were heading in. I dont think The Show Must Go On would have been written however as without a terminally ill Freddie those sentiments wouldn't have provided enough of a platform for these types of numbers to exist.
So we’ll deserved ❤️❤️❤️❤️
He wont cease to exist as long as we don't forget about it.
Let's worry about not forgetting about him. So the Queen can live forever.
Goodnight, Freddie.
At least they were honoured while the 4 were still with us - legends.
Venho tantas vezes aqui pra ver esse momento, Freddie obrigado por tanto! 🥺❤
When I watch CZcams vdeo clips of Queen and Freddie alone, I guesstimate what year it was by his hair and dress. Sad that his 'funk' was waning. What an amazing talent and man. John, Roger and Brian were amazingly supportive friends.
At 5:42 you can see Brian wearing clogs. He said in an interview that his most preferred shoes are clogs. Odd.
Why odd? Maybe they're very comfortable.
It's not odd at all.
It's nice that Freddie did talk. It seems his voice became thinner like his 70s speaking voice
Queen? The best Rock group ever ..
No matter if he is forgotten by "foreseen" generations he will never be forgotten from when he started until now 6/1/2014!!, born in 1993 I missed out on a lot of Icon and legendary musicians such as Dean Martin and Freddy Mercury, being so far apart there geniuses inspire me. Well done every musician who even tries! Everyone deserves credit! Bar those hacks who just pretend. I really wish he had continued with the band Queen, but alas death calls whenever it is due. Legends are born, Legends die. We all face the same fate as a lot of humans famous or not! :)
thank YOU freddie... for everything
It’s really hard to watch him like that. I’ve never seen Freddie so sad before
I don't get everyone saying he looks "frail" here, I think he still looked pretty nice. He comes off as unusually shy though.
In "Headlong", which I believe was after this, he looked pretty good (and was back to the beard he had during The Miracle).
@@sarajane646 The beard helped cover Freddie's illness up
@@gaminglegend Yeah, I think it also kind of concealed how gaunt his face had become.
he looks nice because he’s handsome, wearing quite a lot of makeup, and under dim lighting. he’s markedly thinner than he was even at his most underweight in the 70s
Long live the Queen!!! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!! ♥♥♥♥♥
He took a second glance before he left. No my friend, Thank you Freddie.
The perfect stage for them. The whole world...
Me genera sentimientos encontrados este video... Me da gusto ver que Uk reconociera el talento de tan magnífica banda, pero también me produce una gran tristeza ver a Freddie tan desmejorado... En fin, es la vida... Y gracias a ella que nos dio la oportunidad de habernos dejado un legado tan majestuoso como el que nos dejó Freddie. Rest in peace...
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Freddie seemed quite annoyed probably about his illness but he generally would have said more than he did which is sad as he would have said more I think if he was not so ill an maybe and in pain he would maybe have done his ussual performance or some thing like that. I wish he was still alive.
I think a few people did a performance act for the awards, except Queen. Freddie was much too ill at this point to perform live. I wish every day that he were here. It was a huge blow to the public and the music industry when we lost him.
Ofcourse it must have been bitter and sad for Freddie no longer being in a position to perform live anymore but by this point even getting out of bed or walking took a huge effort from him. It was a miracle he was able to show up here in person as I'm sure he must have found the entire night exhausting both mentally and physically. It must have been equally as painful for him when he seen the clips of him being shown prior to the illness. I think by this point one last performance might have finished him off right there and then hence the reason he decided to pull out at the last minute as Queen had initially agreed to play.
Did they really agree to play? Freddie would have milked the occasion to perform if he were healthy.
On this very night at the party, there are photos of him looking seriously unwell. His mouth and nasal areas are red and patchy - I think he may have caught some sort of cold or flu prior to that night that progressively destroyed his health in his final year.
Christian Grey it was confirmed in one of the Queen books I read when it stated that Queen pulled out at the last minute. Unbelievibably the same year there was a rumour that Queen were lined up to play again at Knebworth which seems even more crazy and baffling.
I've said it elsewhere, Brian May should have let Freddie to talk. Even because it was evident that Freddie could hardly attend another event like that. That's probably why he seems annoying.
Rest in peace Freddie, Queen and you are still the best. I dont think i will see better band and vocal in my lifetime :(