Hi all...first time posting for me. I really want to say how much I’m enjoying this thread and sincerely thank Thor and Lee for sharing themselves and their memories here. Like a lot of people, I became so curious about Freddie after seeing the movie and started reading and watching everything I could to learn more about him. I loved Queen’s music as a teenager but never really knew much about the band and now am finding myself nearly obsessed! I can’t explain why but I often get incredibly sad after reading about or hearing some of his songs (probably because I’m 53 and going through hot flashes like crazy!). It’s been great to read from good sources that Freddie did enjoy life and was happy so thank you for that! I don’t have any questions right now but am happy to keep reading and ask questions when I have some.
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Welcome Annie 65 (and a belated welcome to LeChienfou and Jo T.)
Annie65...I completely understand how you feel...there are songs and video clips that always fill me with such sadness and a sense of loss. I can barely watch "These Are The Days of Our Lives" without tearing up. I can't imagine what it is like for Thor and Lee. With few exceptions, this is simply a fun community of Freddie fans who have gathered to celebrate his extraordinary talent. Every new person is a welcome addition to the Freddie family!
Annie65...I completely understand how you feel...there are songs and video clips that always fill me with such sadness and a sense of loss. I can barely watch "These Are The Days of Our Lives" without tearing up. I can't imagine what it is like for Thor and Lee. With few exceptions, this is simply a fun community of Freddie fans who have gathered to celebrate his extraordinary talent. Every new person is a welcome addition to the Freddie family!
Rainbow 61 I agree with Katydid - I also love your curiosity. Your questions always have such a unique and interesting angle - and it's always things that I also want to know but wouldn't have thought to ask.
Welcome Annie65! I am one year behind you (oh no I don't want hot flashes grrr) and I also loved Queen in middle school and high school. For me it wasn't the movie that began my obsession, but rather the Queen stuff coming out all over the internet prior to the movie release. When I watched the Live Aid performance footage - well that was it. Completely hooked and loving every minute of it.
Welcome to the forum - it's a wonderful place!
Welcome Annie65! I am one year behind you (oh no I don't want hot flashes grrr) and I also loved Queen in middle school and high school. For me it wasn't the movie that began my obsession, but rather the Queen stuff coming out all over the internet prior to the movie release. When I watched the Live Aid performance footage - well that was it. Completely hooked and loving every minute of it.
Welcome to the forum - it's a wonderful place!
Speaking of videos that stir the emotions - I found this one the other day. It's all Freddie and Jim (and Thor I think you are in it for a microsecond in the yard of Garden Lodge). It's really really sweet. The music they used was I Was Meant To Love You - but it's a version with only piano. This one tugged my heartstrings for sure...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CsMPe6PUdY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CsMPe6PUdY
Possibly some good news friends...
A publisher from London located a short distance from the Garden Lodge, of all places, wrote the following:
"...you will be pleased to know that our Board of Editors have reported back favourably regarding your initial submission. Therefore, they now wish to view your complete manuscript in its final form."
Sounds positive, but I also sent out five more queries last night to keep the ball rolling.
Fingers crossed, please!
A publisher from London located a short distance from the Garden Lodge, of all places, wrote the following:
"...you will be pleased to know that our Board of Editors have reported back favourably regarding your initial submission. Therefore, they now wish to view your complete manuscript in its final form."
Sounds positive, but I also sent out five more queries last night to keep the ball rolling.
Fingers crossed, please!
I can get through "These Are The Days of Our Lives" now, though not the first time. However, the MAKING of "These Are The Days" rips me apart every time. I think it's watching Freddie, working so hard to perfect his performance when he was so clearly in pain that gets to me. It's also hard to see him trying to get his appearance just right. Another song I have trouble with is "No One But You". They've chosen the perfect shots of Freddie through the years and the words are so poignant that I still cry every time I watch. One other song that brings me to tears every time is "Mother Love" because it's so raw and honest. When Brian's voice comes in on the third verse to complete the song, it breaks my heart. Since I only listen to my CD's in the car, I have to force myself to look straight ahead when I'm stopped at a light so that I don't have to acknowledge other drivers who might be looking at a crying fool. In spite of the sadness these songs still bring me joy because of the talent of the man and the band behind the songs. I will always admire his drive to work as long and hard as he could, and I'll always be amazed at what he was able to accomplish at that time.
Thanks for sharing that video NotQuiteAShilling, there was a lot of happiness there! There were some photos I had not seen before and I'm always pleased to see new photos. I've always liked Jim and I'm glad they found each other even though it was for a relatively short time. I recently saw the statement Brian May released on the occasion of Jim's death. I've just searched for it, but of course I can't find it. I'll paraphrase but basically Brian said that Jim was a good man who was not impressed by the fame and lifestyle of a rock star so he was perfect for Freddie. He gave Freddie that grounding in normalcy that Freddie treasured. Thor and Lee, and all the NYDaughters, did the same.
Thank you Rainbow and NotQuiteAShilling ...it’s nice to be here! I still haven’t made it through the entirety of These Are the Days video.....Its a tough one. Funnily enough, I was a huge Highlander fan and listening to Who Wants to Live Forever never bothered me back then.....now...it’s the one that makes me cry. Oh...and last night, for some reason, it was In the Lap of the Gods. Go figure. And honestly....I’m not a sad person.....quite positive and upbeat actually. And NotQuiteAShilling, the hot flashes arent so bad as long as you look them in the eye and have a lot of sleeveless tops! LOL. By the way....my name is Ann......as if you couldn’t guess. :)
By the way....I never would have posted here if this group didn’t seem so welcoming and kind. Thanks.
Oh wow Thor, that is fantastic news!!!!!!!!!!!!! That sounds VERY positive. This may be a silly question, but do you have multiple copies of your manuscript? Do they all contain the pictures? I can only imagine that making copies must be part of the expense of writing a book. I am learning so much about the world of publishing from you. My fingers are crossed for sure!!!
Hi Katydyd,
I have a few copies of the manuscript, but then, if Lee or I make changes, it needs to be copied all over again. As far as photos go, there are six that go out with our queries and only the same six with the full manuscript. We are not going to give out any other photos until we have them copywritten and that won't be until we have both signed a publishing contract.
I have a few copies of the manuscript, but then, if Lee or I make changes, it needs to be copied all over again. As far as photos go, there are six that go out with our queries and only the same six with the full manuscript. We are not going to give out any other photos until we have them copywritten and that won't be until we have both signed a publishing contract.
I'm glad to hear about the photos Thor. I'm not quite as trusting as I was when I was younger and I would be hesitant to let those photos out of your sight.
I think you should repost your publishing news. A lot of us are on a posting roll tonight and I'm afraid it got buried. I want everyone to see it!!
I think you should repost your publishing news. A lot of us are on a posting roll tonight and I'm afraid it got buried. I want everyone to see it!!
Repeat posting per request-
Possibly some good news friends...
A publisher from London located a short distance from the Garden Lodge, of all places, wrote the following:
"...you will be pleased to know that our Board of Editors have reported back favourably regarding your initial submission. Therefore, they now wish to view your complete manuscript in its final form."
Sounds positive, but I also sent out five more queries last night to keep the ball rolling.
Fingers crossed, please!
Possibly some good news friends...
A publisher from London located a short distance from the Garden Lodge, of all places, wrote the following:
"...you will be pleased to know that our Board of Editors have reported back favourably regarding your initial submission. Therefore, they now wish to view your complete manuscript in its final form."
Sounds positive, but I also sent out five more queries last night to keep the ball rolling.
Fingers crossed, please!
Great news about the book!
I'm a little late to the thread. I really didn't appreciate how great a person Freddie was, until I saw Bohemian Rhapsody and, started doing my own reading and research, afterwards.
I've always been a Queen fan, but, I'm a little ashamed to say, here, in a thread about Freddie, that I didn't come to truly love him, until BR.....oh, I "loved" him, loved his music, his great voice, but, not until BR and doing a lot of reading and visiting sites such as this, did I come to love him for himself, for the beautiful, inside and out, person he really was....yes, Freddie, in my opinion, was a gorgeous man, teeth and all, I actually think his teeth added to his uniquely, beautiful look.
RIP, Freddie, I'll always love you.
I've always been a Queen fan, but, I'm a little ashamed to say, here, in a thread about Freddie, that I didn't come to truly love him, until BR.....oh, I "loved" him, loved his music, his great voice, but, not until BR and doing a lot of reading and visiting sites such as this, did I come to love him for himself, for the beautiful, inside and out, person he really was....yes, Freddie, in my opinion, was a gorgeous man, teeth and all, I actually think his teeth added to his uniquely, beautiful look.
RIP, Freddie, I'll always love you.