Freddie Mercury - The Great Pretender (Official Video Remastered)

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  • Remastered in 4K!
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    Freddie Mercury was a man of many talents and many different sides. The songs he wrote for and with Queen filled stadiums around the globe and have rightly gone down in history, but he also embarked on a solo career that took him from the clubs of Munich and New York to the great opera houses of the world.
    He was the ultimate showman, but he kept his private life away from the prying eyes of the media; a larger than life rock star who loved disco, classical music and ballet. He was a restless spirit, a true chameleon who revelled in his own contradictions.
    All the different sides of this iconic musician can be found on Freddie Mercury: Messenger Of The Gods - The Singles. All formats released September 2nd 2016.
    This memorable video, Directed by David Mallet, accompanied Freddie Mercury's seventh solo single. This is a cover version originally recorded by The Platters in the 1960s. The two 'lady' backing vocalists are none other than Freddie's good friends Peter Straker and a certain Mr Roger Taylor, from a band called Queen. The single was released in the UK on 23 February 1987.
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    Freddie Mercury; lead singer of Queen and solo artist in his own right. Songwriter, musician, singer of songs, lover of life. Freddie majored in Stardom while giving new meaning to the word Showmanship. He left a legacy of songs that will never lose their stature as classics and will live on forever.
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  • @chilli.i0
    @chilli.i0 Před 3 lety +6973

    "Are you here for Freddie or the anime?"
    Me: "Yes"

  • @chickenteriyaki4720
    @chickenteriyaki4720 Před 3 lety +12510

    i love how the anime ending is this but cats

    • @samwilson7044
      @samwilson7044 Před 3 lety +929

      they are freddie's cats too apparently or at least they are designed after them

    • @jihyo9251
      @jihyo9251 Před 3 lety +165

      Yesss, i find it funny hahaha!

    • @alexv.3673
      @alexv.3673 Před 3 lety +51

      Right

    • @yoloyeet6889
      @yoloyeet6889 Před 3 lety +34

      Yes lmao

    • @emimi1
      @emimi1 Před 3 lety +32

      i love it

  • @atfaithvalue
    @atfaithvalue Před 9 měsíci +903

    "I'm lonely but no one can tell"
    Freddie speaks for most of us!

  • @jayseaem
    @jayseaem Před 3 měsíci +156

    The showman of all showmen, i'm 74 and absolutely love Freddie, as much as i love Elvis.

    • @user-uc1hb7zf1d
      @user-uc1hb7zf1d Před 2 měsíci +3

      Both greats.❤

    • @johnberry_
      @johnberry_ Před 2 měsíci +5

      i really like how you can find people of all ages in the Queen fan group, i'm eighteen, but i've never loved any other artist as much as i love these four dudes.

    • @kharonza
      @kharonza Před 2 měsíci +2

      I'm not that old, but I like this and Lady Gaga

    • @user-kw1ip5zy4q
      @user-kw1ip5zy4q Před měsícem +2

      Freddy= the Showman par excellence ❤❤ Jai 58 ans et j'aime cet artiste depuis toujours 💕💕

    • @patriciacolombini6567
      @patriciacolombini6567 Před 29 dny +2

      These. Musicians gave us their talent and then went home to heaven. Mission completed. Amen.

  • @faustojimenez555
    @faustojimenez555 Před 3 lety +4602

    Who's here from the anime Great Pretender? I mean i'm a fan of Freddie but i find awesome that they put this song to the ending, just make me love more the anime

  • @kellytaylor1894
    @kellytaylor1894 Před 5 lety +4932

    "Pretending you're still around"
    That is what we're all doing. 😔

    • @plutao_pt
      @plutao_pt Před 5 lety +127

      he is still arounf...in our hearts

    • @Der1Einzige
      @Der1Einzige Před 5 lety +76

      What made me sad he knew he got Aids after the week when this record released back in 1987/Apr.

    • @iampewdiepie2645
      @iampewdiepie2645 Před 5 lety +20

      HaMaDa well diagnosed, but I know what u mean

    • @AJAwan-zj8gy
      @AJAwan-zj8gy Před 5 lety +21

      Yes we are all pretending, hear you loud and clear 😉

    • @donnahall7750
      @donnahall7750 Před 5 lety +30

      yes he is a legend that will won't ever die

  • @Potterhead443
    @Potterhead443 Před 3 měsíci +66

    When Freddie says “pretending that I’m doing well” literally just spoke for me.

  • @ClassicRock-1
    @ClassicRock-1 Před 5 měsíci +192

    Freddie sings better live than 99.9% of singers who have a full studio mix and master. This man is a once in a lifetime talent.

    • @Potterhead443
      @Potterhead443 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Fr

    • @dawnlord4893
      @dawnlord4893 Před 2 měsíci +7

      That he is!!! A true once in a lifetime talent. The day Freddie was born,not only was the mold broken....it wasn't made ever again.

    • @stephanie3848
      @stephanie3848 Před měsícem

      Puddles is good too

    • @MetalDeathHead
      @MetalDeathHead Před měsícem +1

      better than 100% you mean

    • @ritavoorbraeck6496
      @ritavoorbraeck6496 Před měsícem +1

      ❤❤you nailed it so ❤❤

  • @a.beloucif1348
    @a.beloucif1348 Před 3 lety +687

    Freddie Mercury: "~ooh yes, I'm the great pretender~"
    me and the boys: *ooOOooOOoo*

  • @ives6622
    @ives6622 Před 3 lety +3670

    This is the only time I click "watch credits" and not "next episode"

  • @johnwalton3743
    @johnwalton3743 Před 6 měsíci +189

    He wasn't a great pretender he was the greatest of all time and you will never see another one like Freddie Mercury again

  • @firstnamelastnameunknown
    @firstnamelastnameunknown Před 8 měsíci +52

    Today is his 77th birthday.. Happy birthday, Freddie! May you forever sing on some other side!❤

    • @yvonneholmes2990
      @yvonneholmes2990 Před 21 dnem

      Cant imagine him being this age ..... or could he...if he had to go it would be after a wild get together and an overdose of horlicks!!

  • @HarriWasHere
    @HarriWasHere Před 3 lety +3510

    this song makes me want to scam a human trafficking organization with an elaborate scheme to trap them on an island

    • @Jasmine-mf2ys
      @Jasmine-mf2ys Před 3 lety +91

      This song makes me want to cry.

    • @Noah-yp6yy
      @Noah-yp6yy Před 3 lety +226

      It makes me want to create a fake drug and use it to scam a Hollywood drug lord

    • @lolimollysuzette4485
      @lolimollysuzette4485 Před 3 lety +51

      Lololol! Make sure you don't have daddy issues to go with your plan😆

    • @iaxacs3801
      @iaxacs3801 Před 3 lety +20

      Dammit dude you gotta put spoilers on this shit

    • @somedude1741
      @somedude1741 Před 3 lety +18

      SPOILER geez

  • @ZuraVT
    @ZuraVT Před 3 lety +6665

    I was extremely surprised to see a Freddie Mercury song as an Anime Ending... My happiness is immeasurable and my day is made.

    • @zeltron7906
      @zeltron7906 Před 3 lety +89

      It also has in a jojo game with the Made in Heaven music. (Roblox)

    • @Natalia-kl2pk
      @Natalia-kl2pk Před 3 lety +39

      zura janai, katsura da!

    • @pan_jam
      @pan_jam Před 3 lety +20

      katsura janai, ZURA DA!

    • @Natalia-kl2pk
      @Natalia-kl2pk Před 3 lety +9

      @@pan_jam zura janai, capitain katsura da

    • @architpatro7731
      @architpatro7731 Před 3 lety +6

      Zura janai katsurap da yo

  • @exskydiver3576
    @exskydiver3576 Před měsícem +15

    Ich bin 59 Jahre alt und mir kommen heute noch die Tränen wenn ich das Video sehe, nach über 30 Jahren 😢😢😢 R.i.P

    • @Linelle-jq2ol
      @Linelle-jq2ol Před 19 dny

      Of course, love is forever.❤😢😭😭❤❤

  • @seagreenspiral
    @seagreenspiral Před 11 měsíci +53

    You can just tell, If Freddie was still alive he’d be liked by everyone today. He had such an adaptable and open personality, open to change and had a lot of plasticity. If he was stil alive today, he’d give all performers a challenge.

  • @evieann5712
    @evieann5712 Před 5 lety +3059

    When Rogerina comes back for round 2 🤣🤣

  • @Dharni
    @Dharni Před 3 lety +12739

    LOVED THE ANIME !!!!

  • @vikassingh4832
    @vikassingh4832 Před rokem +46

    There is nothing that attracts me more than Fredie's voice. Nothing in the English language has more meaning when Freddie sings. It's the voice of the hero. Love from India! Freddie.

    • @user-uc1hb7zf1d
      @user-uc1hb7zf1d Před 2 měsíci

      Love from US to India, beautiful country! And beautiful Freddie, 3 countries, made him beautiful!!

  • @wibukaminolepofficial
    @wibukaminolepofficial Před 3 měsíci +43

    If there are people who don't like Queen's songs or think Queen is a bad band, it means there is something wrong with their ears.

    • @laurenta8770
      @laurenta8770 Před 2 měsíci

      👍

    • @user-bc5co7ib2r
      @user-bc5co7ib2r Před 2 měsíci

      どうしてこの動画を見ると泣けるんだろう?フレディ以外のメンバーが 何故 彼に 寄せているのだろう 深い意味があるような、、、忍び寄る彼の運命をこの時 皆が 認識していたのだろうか?知りたい😢

    • @iris67si
      @iris67si Před měsícem +1

      It's 😢something wrong with their hearts and souls too, not only the ears... 😢

    • @dianerobinson8725
      @dianerobinson8725 Před měsícem +1

      Exactly

  • @cosmicboi6230
    @cosmicboi6230 Před 3 lety +2315

    ok but no one is talking about how the only avilable subtitles are in japanese lmao

  • @redspecialsniper5595
    @redspecialsniper5595 Před 4 lety +2167

    Freddie's not dead, he's just pretending..

    • @carlramireza.2570
      @carlramireza.2570 Před 4 lety +43

      like Michael Jackson?

    • @onidino9948
      @onidino9948 Před 4 lety +18

      @@carlramireza.2570 well, i think more young boys where away if he was still alive...

    • @carlramireza.2570
      @carlramireza.2570 Před 4 lety +3

      @@onidino9948 maybe

    • @melissamarie2523
      @melissamarie2523 Před 4 lety +22

      i wish that were true :( We need his musical genius.

    • @stephfahey1101
      @stephfahey1101 Před 4 lety +25

      I know this is a joke, even if he never got HIV there is no way FM would or could stay quiet and hideout for nearly 30 years :P ;) He always said he hated being bored.

  • @shaimai4715
    @shaimai4715 Před 12 dny +7

    No one comes close to him, a real legend ❤

  • @awahfelix5071
    @awahfelix5071 Před 5 měsíci +26

    His cover of this song is amazing. The original is by The Platters and it was released in 1955 and will forever be a relevant song. R.I.P Freddie ❤

  • @michaelsetiawan2746
    @michaelsetiawan2746 Před 3 lety +1609

    And here we are, forever pretending that he's still around.

  • @larsondarcy101
    @larsondarcy101 Před 5 lety +2898

    This man kept his illness private and never once looked for any sympathy. He did this video while being in a lot of pain and on top of that he never shared his diagnosis with the media, because he didn't want it to overshadow the band's music. The music was all he cared about. He wanted to touch his fans and share his gift and this is what we need to celebrate about his life.

    • @nitishvaidya3511
      @nitishvaidya3511 Před 5 lety +125

      True.
      He was a performer, and he died as a performer. A great icon.

    • @tonyei353
      @tonyei353 Před 5 lety +102

      So true. And knowing now what we know about AIDS you can definitely tell he is right at the initial stages of it where the Steroids add size to the face. The fact that, according to Roger, he would go into the studio in his later years, record three takes of lyrics, and tell the guys to use the best one is a true testament that it was much more important for him to churn out as much music as possible vs having anyone have concern about his illness. He has and will continue to stand the test of time. He is always going to be the standard.

    • @AmGona
      @AmGona Před 5 lety +32

      Darcy Larson he wasn’t in a lot of pain for say... he didnt have aids yet in this video, he was in the same state as during the magic tour so he was bad yet in this video... he did this video just after figuring out he got hiv and has had it for a while (probably since 1982)

    • @ofekool225
      @ofekool225 Před 5 lety +47

      @@AmGona this video is from 1987, the year he discovered he had aids. However, his illness was still in an early stage, so I believe he wasn't suffering from it back then.

    • @AmGona
      @AmGona Před 5 lety +21

      @@ofekool225 i thought this video was from when he first got HIV... also people have said hhe might have contracted it in new york in 82 as he was already showing HIV symptoms, but this video was the period right before he got AIDS, i think a month or two

  • @brotatochimp
    @brotatochimp Před 23 dny +6

    This was his goodbye to his fans, while he was still the Freddie everyone knew and loved. Such an excellent cover of this song.

  • @annelizebritnor6715
    @annelizebritnor6715 Před 8 měsíci +12

    Oh yes Freddie Mercury today you would have turned 77 Life not the same without you Rest in Peace Beautiful Soul inside and out ❤❤❤

    • @annelizebritnor6715
      @annelizebritnor6715 Před 6 měsíci

      @Brianmay.___ Thank you for asking I am doing well from South Africa 🇿🇦 hope you are doing well Queen forever with Freddie Mercury ❤ glad you could carry on making music with Adam Lambert 😊 all the best for the future 😀 😊 ❤

  • @nikki3221
    @nikki3221 Před 5 lety +3098

    *5:* -Silver-
    *4:* -Gold-
    *3:* -Platinum-
    *2:* -Diamond-
    *1:* *Mercury* ... strongest element on the planet and elemental criteria for a Rock God extraordinar.

    • @fena6823
      @fena6823 Před 5 lety +51

      *0: Rogerina* ...Is perfect

    • @gamersjaka3374
      @gamersjaka3374 Před 5 lety +5

      @@fena6823 Gay..

    • @brendahaley2224
      @brendahaley2224 Před 5 lety +16

      so true rip freddie
      miss you

    • @markfrancismarco518
      @markfrancismarco518 Před 5 lety +3

      howd you do that "line" thingy?

    • @nikki3221
      @nikki3221 Před 5 lety +11

      AkoSi Macky use the minus sign on either side of the word you want to strike out
      - line -
      make sure they touch on both sides of the word
      -line-
      I hope that helps.

  • @yazinxi5639
    @yazinxi5639 Před 3 lety +5615

    I can imagine Freddie Mercury fans scrolling through the comments like "What's this thing called anime"

    • @luisnascimento6690
      @luisnascimento6690 Před 3 lety +193

      Yes. Its very annoying 🤣.

    • @juliee593
      @juliee593 Před 3 lety +265

      Hey we know what anime is, the question is more like "why are the anime fans absolutely everywhere??"

    • @elflock5179
      @elflock5179 Před 3 lety +378

      I don't really care because they are getting introduced to quality music

    • @turababbas1528
      @turababbas1528 Před 3 lety +195

      I mean im a fan of both so I really dont care about all the anime comments.

    • @Stella-yz1lq
      @Stella-yz1lq Před 3 lety +74

      Lmaoo...i was listening to Killer Queen and left with some kind of jojo reference?!

  • @stephenpowell5912
    @stephenpowell5912 Před rokem +41

    R I P Freddie Mercury 1946-1991 Sorely missed ❤But left the world with a great legacy of his music talent from his time with Queen 👑 Sorely missed 👑❤🙏😪😭

  • @Olivezxe
    @Olivezxe Před 5 měsíci +16

    Freddie mercury means so much to me. I’ve never truly loved a band, even anything as much as I love Queen. I cannot even comprehend the talent and charisma Freddie had, I mean the whole band too. I love Queen so much and always will.

    • @jumper44
      @jumper44 Před 2 měsíci

      Queen has best music
      Freddie mercury is best singer ❤❤

  • @gallo2213
    @gallo2213 Před 5 lety +2996

    Rogerina’s older cool sister , Rogeretta

  • @phaggot1181
    @phaggot1181 Před 4 lety +2196

    producer: How many cardboard cut-outs of yourself do you want?
    Freddie: Yes..

    • @grantbennett333
      @grantbennett333 Před 4 lety +15

      Oh Freddy.. *You've been a Very Naughty B o Y .....Perhaps **_The Greastest Voice & entertainer of all Time_* *Come back real.soon_ you.hear now* Pretending that your S T I L L *A R O U N D*
      ..Pretending. 2. B what I'm. N O T _Can't you see_ I'm STILL wearing My 💓 like CrowN ......Still ...Pretending that your S T I L L....... A. .... R ound..

    • @jackdaw99
      @jackdaw99 Před 4 lety +17

      Everytime I watch this video I wonder where they went. Imagine having one in your home, how awesome would that be

    • @Milena-km6in
      @Milena-km6in Před 4 lety +16

      was this what inspired joe mazzello to get a cardboard cut-out of ben hardy? 🤔🤔🤔

    • @SophietheValiant
      @SophietheValiant Před 4 lety +1

      @@Milena-km6in xD I don't think so, it was from their japanese tour of the film. a fan brought Ben Cardy to the premiere, and then, the rest is history

    • @gordondodd1671
      @gordondodd1671 Před 4 lety

      How many cardboard cut outs were they

  • @FabianMartinez-nt4hu
    @FabianMartinez-nt4hu Před 5 měsíci +54

    Amo este cover, y siempre que lo escucho termino llorando, no imagino la pena y el dolor que Freddy cargaba sobre sus hombros, y aún así siempre se mantuvo de pie. Un gran luchador, optimista y resilente

    • @nilsenoradeabreuabreu5673
      @nilsenoradeabreuabreu5673 Před 5 měsíci +2

      NÃO É COVER, É FREDDIE MERCURY EM CARNE E OSSO, VIVO E EM CORES !!!!

    • @user-uc1hb7zf1d
      @user-uc1hb7zf1d Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes, alive and trying to be happy, like so many of us.❤

  • @apertisverbis
    @apertisverbis Před 11 měsíci +18

    I love Freddie, because he's original and he is always himself!

  • @brisleygarrett8559
    @brisleygarrett8559 Před 2 lety +1919

    The world lost this legend 30 years ago today. RIP Freddie.

    • @markcf83
      @markcf83 Před 2 lety +39

      .....but the legend will live on forever.....

    • @Milliardo5
      @Milliardo5 Před 2 lety +19

      Imagine how it would be if Freddie is still around...

    • @lyudmylalahotska9272
      @lyudmylalahotska9272 Před 2 lety +12

      But in our hearts he is still alive. We pretend that hi is still around ❤️

    • @releasethebeast4301
      @releasethebeast4301 Před 2 lety +8

      I'm 19 and I cried the other week at his death rememberance

    • @SassyyjuicyMaria
      @SassyyjuicyMaria Před 2 lety +7

      those were the days...

  • @morenaely618
    @morenaely618 Před 5 lety +1536

    The fact that Roger Taylor was in this video with Freddie comfort me a lot

  • @sergmadzonni5637
    @sergmadzonni5637 Před rokem +38

    Thank you, Mr. Freddie Mercury! You're the greatest artist. We love you! The Show goes on!

  • @user-jt8dh4qy8d
    @user-jt8dh4qy8d Před měsícem +6

    We all die alone.
    But if you have helped just one soul in your life then you live in their memory.

  • @3742enigma
    @3742enigma Před 5 lety +1489

    This is so haunting. At the time it must have seemed to the public that this video was all about Freddie's ego, but in hindsight it was him dealing with his own mortality and celebrating all he'd accomplished. I heard in an interview that he covered this song because it spoke to his role as a 'pretender', meaning the stage personas he created. But, it seems to have another meaning too, that he was struggling with his awareness of his illness and hiding it. "Pretending that I'm doing well." This video makes me feel like he was trying to find ways to say goodbye to all of us. He stayed so positive til the end.

    • @hrldsjR
      @hrldsjR Před 5 lety +38

      Exactly what im thinking and feeling about this song he did.

    • @ar_oliv21
      @ar_oliv21 Před 5 lety +11

      Yes. HIV positive.

    • @leeyaasuri
      @leeyaasuri Před 5 lety +9

      Yes u r rite.i felt the same too.Pretending to say goodbye in positive way.

    • @yevgeniyaleshchenko849
      @yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Před 5 lety +11

      @@ar_oliv21 Moron. These are not thing to joke about or moke people for it.

    • @przemekgrabowski
      @przemekgrabowski Před 5 lety +21

      He didn't know he was HIV positive when shooting this video. He learned that couple of weeks later.

  • @iaxacs3801
    @iaxacs3801 Před 3 lety +635

    Don't worry Freddie we're doing great things with your music. Hope you like your cats being animated as an AMV to this song.

    • @sirBrouwer
      @sirBrouwer Před 3 lety +18

      Well he did love his cat. There is a reason one of his last recorded songs was dedicated to his cat.

    • @FrednnardSFM
      @FrednnardSFM Před 2 lety +7

      But tiktok users don't do great things with Queen's music.....

    • @underthebridgetroll9816
      @underthebridgetroll9816 Před 2 lety +4

      This is a cover btw, it's not written by Freddie.

  • @dianaprince3670
    @dianaprince3670 Před 9 měsíci +13

    Freddie, you were the Greatest Performer, the Greatest Showman and the Greatest Love in our hearts! ❤❤❤

  • @BillODriscoll-jo2ve
    @BillODriscoll-jo2ve Před dnem +1

    There will never be anyone like freddie mercury again
    He was definitely a one off
    A one hit wonder
    Irreplaceable

  • @marziapimpibello4178
    @marziapimpibello4178 Před 5 lety +465

    His eyes... His smile.. His voice. A miracle..

  • @FMykal
    @FMykal Před 2 lety +1717

    Man, listening to this song nearly 30 years after his death. We pretend you're still around, Freddie.

  • @susaneuliano7692
    @susaneuliano7692 Před rokem +18

    Spectacular Freddie made his dreams of a lifetime come true. He took a risk and it was so ground breaking. He had the insight and fortitude to orchestrate such an un believeable event. Only Freddie Mercury could pull such a happening. I watch these videos over and over and I'm still in awe at this man's talent and forsight for future ventures. He was a master at his craft. I will love him forever.

  • @cecilemartinez588
    @cecilemartinez588 Před rokem +36

    J'adore! J'adore ! quelle voix absolument magnifique, il n'y a pas eu mieux avant, et il n'y a pas eu mieux depuis. Freddie is the best forever!

  • @its_husky
    @its_husky Před 4 lety +4503

    I swear every day I find a new Freddie Mercury song and it’s like he’s constantly releasing new music

  • @babyzinc3361
    @babyzinc3361 Před 5 lety +1134

    1:55 "Pretending that you're still around"
    That broke my heart.

    • @plutao_pt
      @plutao_pt Před 4 lety +52

      he is still around .... in our hearts

    • @grah84mck
      @grah84mck Před 4 lety +16

      Played this at my dad's funeral service. Every time every time.

    • @babyzinc3361
      @babyzinc3361 Před 4 lety +2

      plutao true

    • @cassie7959
      @cassie7959 Před 4 lety +7

      Stop making me sad 😔

    • @jacobcorona1824
      @jacobcorona1824 Před 4 lety +1

      Wooooooo whooooooooooo

  • @janiquevaillot6234
    @janiquevaillot6234 Před rokem +15

    He wanted to become a legend. He succeded. He is still the greatest artist Legend. Like an Highlander, Freddie is an highlander. The greatest till the end of time. We still love you forever and ever. A true fan of Queen since I was a teenager.

  • @danielecalabrese4607
    @danielecalabrese4607 Před rokem +24

    Un anima buona volata in cielo troppo presto lasciando un vuoto all'intero pianeta,avrei dato un braccio solo per complimentarmi con lui, per dirgli quanto i suoi capolavori abbiano cambiato la storia della musica e quanto siano tutt'oggi attuali ...grande Freddy riposa in pace

  • @Aquila81
    @Aquila81 Před 5 lety +377

    "Pretending that you're still around"
    WELL SAID FREDDIE... WE MISS YOU

  • @clutchkick9169
    @clutchkick9169 Před 3 lety +1702

    Freddie Mercury is my favorite anime girl.

    • @trongduc8659
      @trongduc8659 Před 3 lety +58

      Mine is Roger

    • @vsuyao
      @vsuyao Před 3 lety +31

      this song is used for the ending of the new anime the great pretender , its really great.

    • @jahminajeresano8331
      @jahminajeresano8331 Před 3 lety +4

      @@trongduc8659 same desu!

    • @fredtasticmercury5771
      @fredtasticmercury5771 Před 3 lety

      Wasn’t supposed to like. But there is anime I didn’t know

    • @rikoTT
      @rikoTT Před 3 lety

      Mine is brian

  • @rexcert3569
    @rexcert3569 Před měsícem +6

    Freddie mercury is an international treasure

  • @nataliwqwnataliwqw5111
    @nataliwqwnataliwqw5111 Před 4 měsíci +21

    Не знаю почему, но он меня успокаивает. Его музыка, какая-то волшебная.. Просто супер ❤❤❤❤

    • @user-md8yj7xe4s
      @user-md8yj7xe4s Před 2 měsíci

      Да, музыка великолепная и хочется, закрыв глаза, слушать. Да, закрыв глаза, т.к. эти его шоу с "голубыми" нарядами и с таким же стилем показа, вызывают недоумение и брезгливость. Если ты МУЖЧИНА -- будь им на 100% и визуально, и в поведении, без этих "сомнительных", скабрёзных намёков. Но аудио -- изумительно и неповторимо, как Вы точно сказали: "просто супер".

    • @MrDozer1967
      @MrDozer1967 Před 2 měsíci

      Оригинал The Platters круче звучит! И без всяких кривляний...czcams.com/video/RBj2HN2uuNA/video.html@@user-md8yj7xe4s

    • @MrDozer1967
      @MrDozer1967 Před 2 měsíci

      Так он и был открытый гей... И не скрывал этого.@@user-md8yj7xe4s

  • @juliegibbs4652
    @juliegibbs4652 Před 7 lety +1977

    pretending that you're still around.

  • @GiacomoMason
    @GiacomoMason Před 3 lety +1283

    I'm glad the anime may let someone find out about Freddie Mercury's music

  • @wirsinddeutschland676
    @wirsinddeutschland676 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Er war ein ganz Großer. WIR WERDEN IHN NIE VERGESSEN .Fredy .Die Welt wurde reicher durch dich.Danke

  • @kristinakarreno5722
    @kristinakarreno5722 Před 7 měsíci +3

    He knew who he was, and he embraced every part of himself. How many people are willing to recongnised that part of their inner selves.

  • @alenciaga21
    @alenciaga21 Před 5 lety +721

    I live for Roger ripping of Freddie's clothes at 2:19

    • @manuellujan666
      @manuellujan666 Před 4 lety +57

      All these years I never noticed that was Roger

    • @patusisko5943
      @patusisko5943 Před 4 lety +22

      Oh my god Roger 🤦‍♀️

    • @totozviara
      @totozviara Před 4 lety +8

      @@patusisko5943 Ouch still have a better reason than most of us...

    • @teilifisduine4616
      @teilifisduine4616 Před 4 lety +24

      And he looks like he's having a lot of fun doing it, too!

    • @roztrevelyan7216
      @roztrevelyan7216 Před 4 lety +2

      I didn't know that

  • @Kevin-ie5zx
    @Kevin-ie5zx Před 6 lety +925

    Freddy’s voice is sooo amazing! This guy could sing about a bike race and it would still sound awesome...oh wait.

  • @janiquevaillot6234
    @janiquevaillot6234 Před rokem +17

    Freddie Mercury : the greatest artist forever & ever. Unic powerful amazing voice. So charismatic ! Love Queen since I was a teenager

  • @carolwilliams6543
    @carolwilliams6543 Před 8 měsíci +6

    This song was his life, and he did it so well to entertain all .

  • @Fitzroyfallz
    @Fitzroyfallz Před 5 lety +1905

    Roger yet again looking way hotter than any of us as a woman

    • @suckmynugget1975
      @suckmynugget1975 Před 5 lety +12

      Lol true

    • @martanunez56
      @martanunez56 Před 5 lety +25

      For sure yes it is no needing of hormones treatment to look like woman on trans nothing againts them but its raw truth freddie and roger looks more woman than a transgender full of operations together i am hetero but they freddie and roger confuses me😸😸😸😸😸😸😸 freddie its unique as hell

    • @kylegore2656
      @kylegore2656 Před 5 lety +26

      GOD KNOWS!!!

    • @davidmurray5503
      @davidmurray5503 Před 5 lety +7

      the eyes tho

    • @admiralvibe
      @admiralvibe Před 5 lety +5

      Is that actually Roger?

  • @arashsa711
    @arashsa711 Před 4 lety +4548

    There's an anime coming out with the same name and it will use this song as the theme

  • @paulperry9861
    @paulperry9861 Před 8 měsíci +5

    What makes Fred stand out was not only his voice and the man didn't need auto tune whatsoever and he sounded just as good on stage, but his talent with writing his music and how him and the band could easily get the fans going with them. Fred really set the bar to wear it should be for raw talent, queen as a whole really set the bar as well they all were perfect for each other.

  • @user-xs6do9rp9s
    @user-xs6do9rp9s Před rokem +19

    Фредди одним взглядом проникает в душу !

  • @WalterWhiteDeuce
    @WalterWhiteDeuce Před 7 lety +2404

    The best voice to ever pick up a microphone, never to be replaced

  • @yoda8obiwan836
    @yoda8obiwan836 Před 3 lety +454

    Nobody:
    The producer : how many freddies do you want in your clip?
    Freddie: yes
    3:11

  • @terrylancey5451
    @terrylancey5451 Před 4 měsíci +9

    So beautifully sung Freddie. You are so missed

  • @zephyrrecords9129
    @zephyrrecords9129 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I don't know any singer in any genre that is both as powerful and as versatile as Freddie.

  • @lorenateixeiranunes8989
    @lorenateixeiranunes8989 Před 3 lety +882

    I don’t know who had the brilliant idea to put this song in the end of the anime , but this person has good taste and is a genius

    • @bluebell3720
      @bluebell3720 Před 3 lety +64

      They must be a fan
      The cats are based on his actual cats!

    • @randylinkert2615
      @randylinkert2615 Před 2 lety +6

      Hello Lorena, how are you doing? My name is Randy and I'm a music Lover

  • @nyles66
    @nyles66 Před 3 lety +470

    I love Freddie's rendition of this song because he was the Great Pretender. His heart and soul were in his performance.

    • @tubber2947
      @tubber2947 Před 2 lety +6

      You know it’s a cover, right?

    • @nyles66
      @nyles66 Před 2 lety

      A cover?? Not sure what that means.

    • @tubber2947
      @tubber2947 Před 2 lety +7

      @@nyles66 he didn’t write this song. It originally came from the platters

    • @nyles66
      @nyles66 Před 2 lety +14

      I knew that. Wasn't sure what you meant by "cover". In my opinion, he did a better job than the Platters and I also love them.

    • @sirBrouwer
      @sirBrouwer Před 2 lety +9

      @@nyles66 finding it better or not is subjective. a cover means that the person covering the song is not the person the song writer had in mind when they wrote the song.
      A good example is every recorded version of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in d minor is a cover as Bach initially wrote it so he him self could play it.
      You also have different versions of a cover.
      you have a 1 to 1 cover of a song. using the exact same instruments and all to get as close to the original as possible.
      you have covers were like in this song the musicians use different instruments and (counting Freddie's voice as a instrument)
      you also have covers where musicians add parts to the song .
      then you have musicians that will use part of a song and/or melody and make a new song on top of it.
      to the extreme of using a song in such a way that it becomes it's own thing all together. where you could even question if it's still a cover or has become it's own thing.

  • @mariadefatimagagliano1281
    @mariadefatimagagliano1281 Před 11 měsíci +177

    Freddie Mercury foi e continua sendo o cantor, autor e dançarino mais talentoso que o mundo já conheceu. Partiu cedo demais!

    • @nicopizzo9745
      @nicopizzo9745 Před 10 měsíci

      Confermo pie

    • @CARLOSSANGUINETI-eu9qz
      @CARLOSSANGUINETI-eu9qz Před 10 měsíci +1

      QUE DIOS LO TENGA EN LA GLORIA!!!

    • @Freddie1710
      @Freddie1710 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Ja, viel zu früh!!! Wieviele Hits hätte er noch geschrieben?? Bin ein mega Fan von Freddie!!

    • @plutao_pt
      @plutao_pt Před 5 měsíci +2

      o melhor de sempre

  • @patriciaappleyard3764
    @patriciaappleyard3764 Před 10 měsíci +10

    I suspect that this is how Freddie really felt sometimes in his life. I also think it's the same for other artists who aren't sure who they can trust, so don't let anyone in. ❤

  • @donkeyballs6915
    @donkeyballs6915 Před 5 lety +500

    Freddie and Roger look so good in drag lol

    • @kstormgeistgem461
      @kstormgeistgem461 Před 5 lety +11

      it's actually kind of unfair really. XD
      i mean as a natural born woman, i know i sure as thunder couldn't look Half that good. lol

    • @kstormgeistgem461
      @kstormgeistgem461 Před 5 lety +7

      p.s. gotta give props to whomever did their makeup... most drag queens trowel it on and make it too obvious. but whomever did theirs made it so you had to bring your a-game to realise the "women" weren't. =)

    • @MissCatzby
      @MissCatzby Před 5 lety +1

      ACTUALLY

  • @devamoulinag295
    @devamoulinag295 Před 3 lety +601

    I’m here because I like Freddie, and because of the anime.

  • @MarleniBrito
    @MarleniBrito Před rokem +8

    This song alone gives a real show, amazing Freddie Mercury

  • @melodicmajestiesmmg
    @melodicmajestiesmmg Před rokem +34

    There’ll never be another Freddie Mercury, pure and simple. What a one-off. Loved him from childhood and I’ll love him until the day I die ❤❤❤

  • @g3toe
    @g3toe Před 3 lety +423

    "pretending that you're still around" hits different after case 4_6

  • @vince303030
    @vince303030 Před 3 lety +351

    i like to pretend that he is still with us

  • @dennisfinnegan373
    @dennisfinnegan373 Před 5 měsíci +10

    The showman ❤❤❤

  • @patriciacolombini6567
    @patriciacolombini6567 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Wonderful talent. He is in heaven now. Wonderful soul.

  • @GinnXXV
    @GinnXXV Před 5 lety +173

    It's been 27 years. We still love and miss you so much, Fred

  • @adellebaker1673
    @adellebaker1673 Před 3 lety +1298

    I was watching the anime and all the sudden queen starts singing lost my shit

    • @SpicyCannoli
      @SpicyCannoli Před 3 lety +76

      IKR! MY BROTHER AND I WHERE LIKE ''WAIT A MINUTE IS THAT FREDDIE???''

    • @mid0rri411
      @mid0rri411 Před 3 lety +4

      s a m e

    • @ronaldolawyer3865
      @ronaldolawyer3865 Před 3 lety +29

      well technically it was just Freddie singing, he was doing it solo, it's also a cover of a song so as far as I'm concerned no members of Queen (other than Freddie) were directly involved in his cover of this song, not trying to rant dude, just an unnecessary explanation before you might get hit by a triggered queen fanboy

    • @kuromori_6472
      @kuromori_6472 Před 3 lety +8

      @@ronaldolawyer3865 but Roger is in the clip too so...lol

    • @ronaldolawyer3865
      @ronaldolawyer3865 Před 3 lety

      Kuromori 6262 I see

  • @terryhollis6055
    @terryhollis6055 Před měsícem +2

    Freddie and I were born around the same time. In 1955, when R&R and doo wop were in their infancies, I can imagine Freddie becoming aware of 'The Great Pretender' by the Platters. However, I cannot imagine him foreseeing how he would give new meaning to the lyrics years later. Each are magnificent in their own way and in their own times.
    I rank Freddie and Queen with Elvis in my lifetime with music.

  • @ashleyklotz3762
    @ashleyklotz3762 Před rokem +5

    So many bands have made a huge footprint in history from their greatness but there is no word to explain the legendary footprint these guys made, the roads paved by Freddie and the man he was made it possible for others to do what they wanted, how far they could go.. no words for how amazing he was.. I only wish, like so many others who are my age, 31, he passed 4 months after I was born so I never had the chance to experience his greatness, I'm just glad that his legacy hasn't been destroyed

  • @eduardosilveira3069
    @eduardosilveira3069 Před 3 lety +347

    "I'm lonely, but no one can tell."

  • @yourfavoriteoompaloompa139
    @yourfavoriteoompaloompa139 Před 5 lety +246

    1:41 Freedie's face is SOO cute❣❣

  • @antoniovieira8910
    @antoniovieira8910 Před rokem +24

    Incredible voice!!

  • @chelz1972
    @chelz1972 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Happy birthday to the messenger of the gods, Mercury Freddie! ❤

  • @detect1vean1me19
    @detect1vean1me19 Před 2 lety +1572

    His cats are now in heaven with him. P.S the cats in the ending of The Great Pretender are based on his cats.

    • @crowbow896
      @crowbow896 Před 2 lety +37

      WHAT

    • @paulaschmaula
      @paulaschmaula Před 2 lety +59

      Oh no. Tears incoming

    • @jerseysantiago999
      @jerseysantiago999 Před 2 lety +2

      @@nico9815 😮 huuuuh... dont act surprise jabroni... read the scriptures and repent..god loves you... godbless you

    • @staceysketchley3880
      @staceysketchley3880 Před 2 lety +18

      @@jerseysantiago999 we're all God's children God loves us all,gay or not love is love

    • @jerseysantiago999
      @jerseysantiago999 Před 2 lety +5

      @@staceysketchley3880 and you are absolutely right, i will not argue with you there but the scriptures the word of god says, idolizers nor drunks nor adulterers, men who practice homosexuality, thieves or drunks SHALL NOT inherit the kingdom of heaven...
      Corinthians 6 9-10.
      Galatians 5: 19-21
      Godbless you

  • @janry420
    @janry420 Před 3 lety +2707

    Nothing hits hard when you're a Queen fan, Jojo fan, and a Great Pretender Fan.
    edit: I never expected my comment to get 2k likes. TY guys.

  • @lindatruesdale4833
    @lindatruesdale4833 Před 4 měsíci +7

    This is a mind blowing tell all version. Absolutely beautiful. What a talent and loss to this world. Will always love him. ❤

  • @paulwarby
    @paulwarby Před 9 měsíci +13

    What a voice ❤

  • @marleesuarez7162
    @marleesuarez7162 Před 3 lety +315

    Freddie, we pretend that you're still around

    • @readyfreddie6325
      @readyfreddie6325 Před 3 lety +1

      Marlee Suarez yes I died laughing xD

    • @durpymeme5146
      @durpymeme5146 Před 3 lety +1

      Marlee Suarez yep );

    • @saraa136
      @saraa136 Před 3 lety

      @@marleesuarez7162 Lmao ngl Roger is very good at twerking. Ops sorry Rogeretta*

    • @epics-rag953
      @epics-rag953 Před 3 lety

      I read this when he said it

    • @GlossRabban
      @GlossRabban Před 3 lety

      Imagine leaving such a positive mark on history. Aye My friend, Freddie frensh kissed it.

  • @Defnotkorean
    @Defnotkorean Před 3 lety +2338

    Can't believe I came here from anime. What a weird timeline.

    • @morgandfreeman4488
      @morgandfreeman4488 Před 3 lety +58

      The perfect timeline

    • @jupiter0103
      @jupiter0103 Před 3 lety +2

      ㄹㅇㅋㅋ제목만 똑같은줄 알고 보다가 엔딩곡으로 이거 나오는거 듣고 깜놀했자너ㅋㅋㅋ

    • @billydabomb8669
      @billydabomb8669 Před 3 lety +97

      Jojo fans: "first time?"

    • @fajartsalatsa6206
      @fajartsalatsa6206 Před 3 lety +46

      Jojo fans: welcome to the "i came here from anime" gang.

    • @ronaldreagan1068
      @ronaldreagan1068 Před 3 lety +10

      I hate the fact people are discovering this through anime. This is a sad day for humanity

  • @catiladibuixant
    @catiladibuixant Před rokem +19

    His voice was marvellous

  • @mikeyates7931
    @mikeyates7931 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Every day I go to work , I'm friendly to all the customers , I'm friendly to my coworkers ; I smile , I tell jokes , and no one knows just how truly broken I am inside - because I'm the great pretender