Peter Freestone - Innuendo - my thoughts on the album
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- Innuendo, the last album by Queen that Freddie Mercury had a hand in producing. Listening to it recently I was struck by the great variety of music that is on it. From the grandiose Show Must Go On to the deceptively simple Bijou, you feel Freddie was giving it his all. Right to the end Freddie showed his love for his cats with Delilah. Here are just a few of my thoughts on the album.....
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Bijou reduces me to tears. Gripping. When I first heard Bijou I thought, “ oh, it’s an instrumental.”. Then I heard Freddie sing those two lines and I lost it. The emotion in his voice as he says My Bijou.
Agree. The last notes from the guitar is breathtaking.
I agree with you completely. Peter refers to it as "poignant" and that is a perfect description. It is gut wrenching whenever I hear it, but it is beautiful.
I have to be alone to listen to Bijou to be able to weep freely...and not while driving!
@@lesliefarrar2264 Absolutely!
I started to appreciate Bijou after, also I think I didn't know it well before, Freddie sang it 'live' 😢 during a Queen+ tour some years ago.
Dear Mr.Freestone..My heart breaks for you when you speak of Freddiie...its so obvious how much you love and miss him!! If it's any comfort to you, we love and miss him too ❤💔. God bless you my dear man.
Those memories of yours are gold for us, the always loving fans.
Don’t try so hard is my favorite song. Freddie’s voice is celestial and the lyrics is poignant.
Yes, I love this song too!
I used to listen this song every time my weekly therapy session was over, and it helped me a lot
Agreed!
Innuendo is one of my favorite Queen albums. I find myself listening to it a lot theses days because that album makes a clear statement to us that yes, the end is coming but keep yourself going and be free and love life. You can be anything you want to be and be free to yourself. Pretty awesome for someone who knows there fate. For me, that entire album is Freddie saying his goodbye to us and he did it in a wonderful way. He flat out looks into the camera and tells us, “I still love you.” That took a lot of courage and our reply back, we still love you.
Agree
Thanks You for your words
That "I Still Love You" line was also all the more poignant as it was part of Love of My Life a song he sung to and with the fans on most every tour.
Beautifully said . Thank you❤❤
The show must go on... "Darling, that tune is bloody gorgeous." A total tear-up.
My mother, who passed away last year, was a Queen fan and introduced me to their music when I was very little. Her favourite album was A Night At The Opera, and we often listened to it at home. She claimed I recognised and liked Queen's music even before I started talking! I knew that the singers name was Freddie Mercury, I've seen him in the photographs and in the music videos, and when the news broke out in 1991 that he had died, I cried, even though I was only 6 years old. I remember we went out and mom bought me "the new album", Innuendo, on a cassette tape. I couldn't stop listening to it over and over. I started to learn English so I could understand the lyrics. I became a huge Queen fan, them and Freddie in particular meant the world to me. Some years later I made my first real friends who were also Queen fans... To this day I consider Innuendo to be my favourite Queen record. Not only because of nostalgia, I think it's one of the best albums ever made. Amazing, diverse, very strong work. And it's nice of Peter to mention Bijoux - one of my favourite tracks that is rarely appreciated.
We would remember freddie as a young,beautiful,energetic and happy legend forever
Thank you Peter. I listen to Queen daily and think of Freddie often. I'm glad he chose you to take care of him. 🥰🥰🥰
I listen to Queen and think of Freddie everyday too, i thought i was the only one🙂
Thank you so much for the love and support.
@@aminerouane5551 God bless you and thank you for always supporting.
Omg I’m not alone.
Incredible stories/memories of our Dear Freddie. Keep them coming Peter, we sure do appreciate these fond memories.
Freddie will always remain a Champion in our hearts. 💛
Take care Peter, Greetings to you from the USA ❌⭕
Dearest Phoebe,
This is not a question...it’s just a thought and a wish. Of all the legacies Freddie Mercury left...I hope he left you with enough money to live on because you have pretty much dedicated your life to him. Each and every one of us on this earth would be well served to have a “Phoebe”in our lives. You are God’s gift and a true gem of a friend. Freddie was very lucky to have you in his life. 😻
So lovely to hear you talk about this Peter- Innuendo is my all time favourite album, and These are the Days of our Lives is my all time favourite song.
You are truly one of the NICEST, most genuinely good guys out there, Peter. I can see why Freddie, who lived surrounded by many hangers on always ready to take advantage of his name, would take to you and trust you implicitly. See you next year in Montreaux! Meanwhile, stay safe and healthy!
Agree
Peter, you were and continue to be a wonderful friend to Freddie, I can feel the love you had for him…..and still do! How fortunate the two of you found each other in your lifetimes, it is rare indeed to find a friend who continues to be so devoted as you are, to your dear friend Freddie! Thank you for continuing to let us know more and more about our dear special “legend” entertainer….and you are very special too❣️
Bohemian Rhapsody and Innuendo. Two masterpieces. Bookends to an extraordinary catalog of art. Hope to see you in Montreux, dear Peter, once my rescheduled trip becomes reality.
100% agree! I think of innuendo as bohemian rhapsody part 2 lol
Somebody to Love... another masterpieces .. lots of harmonies and very hard it play live...
@@camfarenheit71 Innuendo is 'Bohemian Rhapsody' part 3.
Part 1 is 'The March Of The Black Queen'.
Angela K. My two favorite songs, too.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, dear Peter Freestone. 💞
It's a wonderful album, and yes, there is an enormous variety in excellent styles and performances. I love this album
Agree! The one thing missing is a duet/duel between Steve Howe and Brian May - now that Howe did the tasteful Spanish solo on the title track (I bought the 12" at the time with Under Pressure on the B-side, but foolishly sold it off a few years later).
Freddie = forever young in my mind>>>>Wembley 86
And in our heart.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
You are so right. As we age, and the remaining members of Queen age, Freddie is forever fit and fabulous. We miss you and love you Freddie ❤️
Hello Peter 🤗
You know that every time I hear "Don't try so hard" I always cry, because I can feel every word, they resonate into the soul and make so much sense. It's like Freddie's the voice of our hearts, of our souls, speaking love to us, saying wisdom words.
Thank you for sharing Freddie with us...I'm sorry, can't say much more, tears are falling hard.
Keep yourself safe, my friend 💖💖💖
Thank you for sharing these stories Peter. Innuendo is a great album and a verry personal goodbye from Freddie.
I cry when I listen to Bijou. Don't try so hard is so perfect. Thank you Peter for keeping his memory alive 💕
Yes 30 years a very long time miss him everyday love him so much ❤ he was so brave to keep going even if he was so ill just for hes fans
Hello again Peter. It's good to see you again and hear you tell your Freddie Mercury stories that the world hungers for. I am a 68 year old female from America. The 70's, 80's and 90's was my heyday. Don't know if things will ever get back to what we know as normal. But during my time of staying home and social distancing with my 5 cats, 1 of which is named Freddie Mercury but I call him Merc I have an abundance of time to listen to Freddie and Queen. Reread some of my books and order a few new ones. The coronavirus is ravaging our country and others around the world. One day I hope to visit Montreaux and see Freddie's statue, amongst other many fun things to do there. I am still waiting to get my vaccination, don't know where all of these millions of doses are going, but one has not come my way yet. Stay safe Peter, enjoy life as much as possible under current conditions. Thank you for the video. Innuendo is a favorite of mine and the video where he looks directly at the camera and says " I do love you" makes me cry. Thank you for being a loyal friend to Freddie and his fans.
Innuendo has a musical complexity and depth not common on prior albums. Listening to it gives me the same dark feelings as when presented with Van Gogh's Wheatfield With Crows painting. Thank you Peter for sharing these moments.
Thank you Peter for telling us unknown stories about Freddie
It makes me so sad to hear Freddie stayed away from friends when he was ill. Around the time as Freddie's death, I lost a friend & a cousin to AIDS and just a few years ago my Dad died from cancer. Each of their final times were utterly horrible - so, so difficult. I was there so I perfectly well know that with my logic, but not in my heart. With my heart I only remember these magnificent people in my life, their love & support, the fun we had, sharing their triumphs & joys. Laughing with Dad until neither of us could breathe. Flowers suddenly arriving from my friend for no reason but that he'd randomly seen some he knew I'd love. I could go on for pages. Those are the things which stay. Everything else fades because, compared to the years I had with these marvellous people, the illness doesn't matter.
Good to see you’re well Peter...and...no one forgets Freddie!!!
Dear Peter--You touch our hearts regularly, and you are appreciated far more than you can know. You had me in laughter and tears here. Thank you for sharing your life with us all. God bless and keep you in this pandemic and just your every day life!
Innuendo is probably my favorite Queen album. So many great moments on that album. Then when you bare in mind what Mercury was going through it makes it an even more important album.
The constant smile on your face as you look back and remember our sweet Freddie says it all. Just how wonderful of a person he really was. Freddie will live on forever! ❤️❤️
Thank you, Peter, for being you. The love you express without trying is gorgeous and I am sure it helped Freddy through the hard years, as well as being appreciated in the great years.
I could listen to you speak all day. I love these stories it keeps Freddie alive
How can it be 30 years since Innuendo was released? And more importantly, how can we have gone 30 years without Freddie? I genuinely, still, even after 30 years can't quite believe that he's gone. Sigh. We're lucky to have Peter here to share his thoughts and memories, bless him :-)
I didn’t read all of the comments . So , forgive me if I am repeating what many others have said . Peter , you are the ONLY one left from the 4 of you who lived in the house , plus Mary coming often . That said , you are the only one giving us the priceless tidbits that make us smile , laugh ..... etc . For example , when he woke everyone up to work on the lyrics . I had NEVER heard that . I thought you asking Freddie why he had done the last video was such a lovely , caring moment . And of course , Freddie’s response was FABULOUS!!! Peter , all of the fans WOULD NEVER KNOW these things that bring us such joy . ( the peacock bedspread ...... 🤣🤣) Why am I writing this . Peter , we want to hear MORE PLEASE . It TRULY makes the fans happy !!!! Thank you , again !!!! Freddie chose THE BEST FRIENDS !!!!!!
Peter thank yuo for this wonderful video.Yuo are a Great persone.We all love Freddie.Innuendo Is a Great album and admire Freddie so much he works and spende his last time of his Life singing.Yes this Is soooo incredibile he sing with his Powerful wonderful voice and Say goodbye.Freddie yuo are Forever in my Heart and all the fans.Yuor Great music help much people going up better in this hard Life.
Merci peter, freddie et le meilleur son Âme nous le sentons
💜💙🐱Cats are really great friends and company when the illness 🐱💙💜
God bless you Peter for always sharing your thoughts & experiences about Freddie and the extraordinary friendship you had. Take care of yourself & know you are loved!..
Innuendo as all Queen albums is timeless. A pure masterpiece.
Innuendo is my favorite song of all time
Love the music freddie was some singer and performer so cool lisyon to it everyday cheers me up good when you are having a bad day
Thank you for so much Peter. You are the true essence of goodness. I have always loved Freddie and his great music and showmanship. You are so fortunate to have the your wonderful memories of Freddie. Great, good, and sad. He knew you were good to the bone, he was indeed fortunate to have a friend like you.
Many thanks for sharing these your special time with Freddie with us. I feel you are the closest we have to him for this I am so grateful. And thank you for all the great work you do for the Aids Foundation. Yes you were indeed meant to be part of Freddie's life. Much love x
Thank you sir Freestone,an extraordinary album,this is also my favorite album! I wish you only well and stay safe!!! I miss Freddie...👑
Peter…you talk about Freddie and all things in such a sweet way and I just wanna say I find that so adorable, thanks for keeping Freddie’s legacy alive!
I've only recently discovered the history behind Queen, Freddie Mercury and the songs on albums like Innuendo; I have always been aware of queen (obviously) but never really delved into them too deep.
To cut a long story short, These Are the Days of Our Lives breaks my heart every time I hear it and especially the video. I wasn't even born when he passed, but I feel like I know him like I was around during those days. How can I miss someone I have never even met?
Your a very kind hearted person Peter something quite rare it feels at the moment. Kindness and love by far out weighs everything else eh.
Money ☹️Kindness 😊
Freddie was lucky to have had you Peter ♥️🎶🎶🎶🎶
Innuendo is arguably my favourite album. Innuendo and The Show Must Go On are my favourite songs...both of them give my chills
What would I not give to have been able to know Freddie even a little bit as much as did.
Hi Peter, from this old Canadian..Thank-you for sharing your thoughts and your continued love for Freddie, and for his & your fans..I saw in this video why Freddie chose you, you are very much like him in your kindness and unselfishness towards others & his fans..We/I will never let his memory go away, my grandchildren now 22 & 23 are into Queen, so we're good for another 70 or so years..lol..Please take care of yourself, especially now.. We will come through this pandemic, together..You also help that with your thoughts and your memories, so thank-you Peter, ever so much and God Bless..we love you..Big ole Canadian Hug..xo
Innuendo (the song) was the follow up to Bohemian Rhapsody in my mind. And you can here how much they evolved as a band when you listen to that song.
Your friend Freddie was an extraordinary young man..I just can't believe he had the want to at the end..unbelievable courage with the help of his friends yes remember him the way he was but that voice never faultered...Thank you
Thank for sharing your stories about Freddy, I think it'll help people to realize that he was a human being beyond what people saw realizing that he treated people with respect so in the wake of his passing please talk about him with respect and kindness if he can thank you again rest in peace ready Freddy Mercury..
Don ´t Try So Hard is one of my favorite, so so beautiful . I ´m Going Slightly Mad - favorite video ❤️💜
Thank you Peter, I love your little chats with us and your very warm and loving memories of Freddie.
Hi PETER.... FREDDIE IS IMMORTAL....HE LIVES IN OUR HEART ♥️
Great that you are doing so well Peter.Innuendo has Freddie's stamp all over it,his vocals are superb.No other Rock Star could get away with singing about his cat....still the greatest star that ever lived.
Thank you for sharing your stories in such a respectful way and showing us how much he was loved. Stay safe🤗
Dear Peter, i feel the same for Innuendo, direct in my heart, really.... i love when you speak about Freddie, thanks very much to be here ❤👑☀
Thank you so much for making these videos. A glimpse into the mind of a genius. Your friendship seem to be so pure and genuine. You are a treasure just like Freddie. Thank you!
And take care, you too, dear Peter 😊 Always glad to see you and to listen to your beautiful memories of the one and only Freddie 💙
Merci Mr Freestone pour vos anecdotes si précieuses..vous perpétuez la mémoire de Freddie avec toujours beaucoup de respect et de loyauté envers lui..Vous êtes un homme bon et vous écouter est toujours un plaisir!Merci merci!
Dear Phoebe.
I met you in Montreux last year and was touched by your kindness and I thank you for being there for Freddie right up to the last day of his life. Please continue to share with us the wonderful things you saw and heard about Freddie.
I can see Freddie smiling shyly at you. ☺️
Peter, my dream (bucket list) is for my daughter and I to see you in Montreux ♥️🙏🏼 We have had so many signs of Freddie’s presence it is unbelievable ♥️♥️♥️ We play his music, and think of him on a daily basis. I even had one of his rings custom made, and we still pay tribute with our left hand fingernails painted black. How wonderful it would be to share some time with you, just chatting and sharing stories! All of our love dearest Phoebe ♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank you forl. Sharing your wonderful memories. This video is an awesome video. Look forward to many more. God bless.
Is very emotional " The days of our lives " as , Freddie is so ill there ... and we know, this is been his last song..... I listened a millions of times , is very emotional and heartbreaking ❤💔
Thank you Peter for sharing your memories of your dear friend. I still remember reading your book and you helping Freddie with his confusion of a round bed while experiencing a hangover.
Im not sure Freddie would like really private things discussed by people he saw as friends
Mr. Peter, you are a breath of fresh air. You smile is worth a million bucks. Thank you for sharing your lovely memories and conveying these so beautifully. I pray for you to be blessed now and always! A big warm hug for you dear!!!
I remember buying the Innuendo album. I sang The Show Must Go On on karaoke on Monday I also sang I Want It All, Seven Seas Of Rhye, Radio Ga Ga and Its A Kind Of Magic.
My theme songs during remote teaching have been Slightly Mad and Don't Try So Hard. Right before my presentation to the parents this song came on. I felt it was Freddie giving me a pep talk because I was so nervous. The right song comes on at the right time. I love these stories. 😍 Stay healthy Peter! One day I hope to come to Montreux
Innuendo , cada vez que lo escuchas, estas canciones te llega al alma, me parece tan bonitas ,es mi álbum preferido por lo emotivo.
Le agradezco profundamente a Freddy que se atreviera a despedirse en el videoclip, y no dejarse llevar por su apariencia. Me parece que solo una persona muy agradecida a la vida es capaz de hacer eso.
Mi admiración total a como llevo su enfermedad. Como supo aceptar su destino. para mí es un referente.
Gracias Freddy
Thank you Mr. Freestone, Hearing your anecdotes brings our beloved Freddie back, if only in your memories. Stay safe.
Thank you Peter. This is such a gift. Pray for peace.
Innuendo is my favorite ❤️. Thank you Peter and God bless you 🙏❤️
Yes innuendo the album woooohooo ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍💫🤣 Sorry I love this album ❤️WOOOHOOO what a beautiful world this is the life for me 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼 music 🎶 at its finest ❤️
Thank you, Peter for sharing your wonderful memories of your dear friend, Freddie You make us feel closer to him. The slightly mad video has always impressed me with the precise movements Freddie made for each scene, Though not an actor, he conveyed every emotion perfectly and his playfulness is poignant. Looking forward to your next post. Stay well.
Oh my God ! The more I hear your stories , the more I want to know about Freddie , about you !!! You are such a good person ! I can tell in every word you say your love to Freddie and how proud you are !!! You were so blessed and so we arel listening you !! Thanks So much ! Lots of love from Mexico !! Take care !
Thanks Peter!!! Its very interesting listening you speaking about the current life of Freddie... thanks for took care of him, and now please take care of you.... 💜
Peter, Thanks you for the videos! You are honestly the closest person we have to Fred and it keeps a part of him alive!
FREDDIE WAS AND IS STILL A LEGEND, THATS ALL THAT IS TO BE SAID.
HE IS STILL MISSED 30yrs ON.!
I was listen to their live concert while driving today. God i love his voice! And him!
God bless you for loving
Thank you, Peter, for telling us these stories. I had to smile at the thought of him waking you all up at 4 AM for help with the lyrics, and the cats with the feathers... Freddie probably wasn't amused, but what can you expect. Cats will be cats. Please take care of yourself, dear man, and thank you for being such a good friend to Freddie.
I love you Peter. See you on the next one.. stay safe n God bless your soul
Thank you very much Peter. The guys aren't planning anything for the 30th anniversary, this is very sad.
Oh, Peter... I 'm. teary-eyed seeing your facial expressions of how much you miss your dearest friend.... bless you sweet man for taking care of him the way you did. Your voice quivers sadly sometimes when you speak so beautifully about him. I lost my dearest friend too, a songwriter & piano player of a 70s Rock band... he stopped all his meds at the age of 35 when his Multiple Sclerosis returned & he lost the use of his fingers, legs & eyesight . He was writing an album for Sony when his MS remission ended, so like Freddie he decided if he couldn't play & record music anymore, life was not worth living. He ended his own life . He was enthralled by a new band named Queen & especially Freddie & introduced me to their 1st album. To this day I listen to Queen & Freddie's solos almost every day. Once heard there's no comparison, is there? It nags at me there is one song that we wrote but he wasn't strong enough to finish . It perfectly describes why he & your best friend stopped taking their meds & the song is so tender & lovely . But, it's not meant to be finished I suppose. I would love to share the lyrics with you but would never post them publicly on here. If you have a way I can send them to u, let me know, I would trust you implicitly ... its like Freddie wrote them with us, they speak for him & Larry too.... if you want to take a peek, let me know @
coopersusan503@gmail.com
I'll warn u, they are so beautifully written you'll wish Freddie had sung them... if only just once. Take care, Phoebe.
dear mister freestone,thank you for yours comments.I am very admiringof your long friendship for freddie .Such a long loyalty,what a joy to follow you,THANKS to you,continue to distract us,sorry for my inglish,i am french woman.
Hi Peter you take care be good and remember we all care and love you lots..........
I absolutely love your videos • Memories • Opinions • Positive way of thinking about things• Your vibe • Stay Hopeful 🎩🐧👑❤️
one thing i really enjoy on the live performance videos, is seeing Freddie’s eyes twinkle as he’s about to tease or engage the audience. His sense of playfulness and fun is written in his expression and it’s really beautiful to see. I get that sense of fun on the ’Slightly mad’ recording.
I do see the IGSM video as a more powerful show of strength than how the average person views the video and lyric.
Here you have a man in an insurmountable situation telling it NO I will not cower or pity myself. I will face the end with bravery and stamina until I am no more. ... Death did not win.
Death is a journey we all must endure. Freddie happened to be someone who was alerted in advance with specifics. That alone is something that would heighten anyone's fears and increase their sadness normally. The end of life is inevitable for everyone and yet that was never something he feared and as scary, painful, and confusing it was for him he was the strongest and bravest of men.
Of course I did not know Freddie but that is what I see and hear when I watch IGSM. And I do see it tremendously as a therapeutic goodbye to his bandmates geared to ease their pain - filled with Freddie's humor and playfulness while continuously saying, I've finally done it, I'm slightly mad.
Innuendo by definition is an oblique allusion. Therefore (to me) 'finally done it' could mean gone too far, crossed the point of no return, risked too much (self inflicted - takes full responsibility so band mates have less survivor's guilt). And the 'slightly mad' so easily can mean 'crazy' or 'angry'. Anticipating death, knowing it is coming at any moment could drive you crazy. Medicines can wreak havoc on your mind and senses (make you feel like a banana tree). And sure, no doubt, he was angry with illness as we all are.
A favorite scene is of him sniffing the daffodil sitting in his restful spot to lay down in ... winking over at the band as if to say, 'carry on - I'll be watching from right over here'.
I love that man and respect his talent, beauty, strength, and kindness.
When I find the comments like yours I realize how many people perceive this Man not only as a unique and charismatic showman but something more.
Death didn't win.
Your words are so true. And heartbreaking.
Thank you.
Your analogy means you're really into the lyrics . There's love in life, faith n becoz his life is cut short There's a lot of sadness, yet acceptance of fate.
Oh my god, what a piece of art you wrote. Thank You so much!!
Beautifully written. I have tears in my eyes and admire him even more, if that’s possible from your astute observations. Thank you. ❤️
Much love, Peter. Thank you💛
I used to fall asleep many a time back in 92 to this album as a 13 year old lad😎
Thank you Peter, for sharing so much with us. You stay safe as well, you mean a lot to us and we all care for your well-being
Thanks for take care of Freddie for si many years. You are a nice Guy. Cheers from argentina Peter.
Such beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing them with us. You are still a remarkable friend to Freddie, if you don't mind me saying so. I loved your book too. Each time you talk about Freddie it's so heartfelt. It's so touching that it's hard to put into words. So genuine.
Thank goodness, Peter, you and Freddie were at the right place and at the right time when you met. You made each other's life better. We adore you Peter!!!
Innuendo is a very personal album and this person is Freddie and on the other hand the band as a whole. So musically, technically and emotinally sophisticated. This and Made in Heaven are the deepest in terms of lyrics and sound/melodies.
"Innuendo" was like the last big old school rock album to be released and it was absolutely amazing. Then came Sept 1991 when "Nevermind" by Nirvana was released and changed the face of music for the whole 90's.
¡Ah, querido Sr. Freestone es una delicia escucharlo, no hablo inglés pero lo leo y puedo entender cada palabra que expresa!...apenas descubrí su canal me suscribí y lo sigo, es muy grato que mantenga vivo el recuerdo de nuestro querido Freddie Mercury 💕💕...pero usted es adorable 🥰🥰🥰💕💕💕...Saludos desde México.
Freddie must have been a lot of fun even doing that album when he was sick he was still the one.
I have a really hard time listening to Peter talk about Freddie. Freddie always gave more than 100% to everything he did. I am not surprised at his last videos. I still love and miss him.
Thank you very much for this vidéo Mr Freestone.....Innuendo is very beautiful album...with touching songs like My Bijou and Don't try so hard etc....And as you said the time pass so quickly near 30 years that Freddie went to Heaven 😥