Hey thanks blenkolove and tso, I'm glad you enjoyed the live chat. I can't stand the sound of my own voice to be honest, but people seem to like taking part in them and sending in questions. Re Paul Prenter, I always say Paul's first priority was Paul and he certainly wasn't Freddie's best choice as a companion, but Freddie was no idiot. He wouldn't keep someone around for 10 years in his inner circle unless they contributed to his life in some way. Like him or not (and there's plenty of reason to not) Paul was one of Freddie's first gay friends in the buisness. He acquainted Freddie with London's gay scene/culture and as we all know, that was something Freddie did get plenty of happiness from.
Hey Lee! All that Mary info was from Peter Freestone's second book which focused more on what happened after Freddie passed away. A really interesting read, for sure
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Hi Squirrely.
Welcome back.
Freddie doing a albums of Broadway hits. I DO see him as a Send in The Clowns candidate, rather than the Surrey With The Fringe on Top kinda guy.
LOL
When I left grad school, I was determined to end up on Broadway.
Alas, only out of town theatre and club gigs for me.
I DID manage to make t to Broadway...every time I crossed Time Square! HA!
Welcome back.
Freddie doing a albums of Broadway hits. I DO see him as a Send in The Clowns candidate, rather than the Surrey With The Fringe on Top kinda guy.
LOL
When I left grad school, I was determined to end up on Broadway.
Alas, only out of town theatre and club gigs for me.
I DID manage to make t to Broadway...every time I crossed Time Square! HA!
Villiers,
How exactly do one get to here your show, podcast, live chat? What IS it called?
Anyway was flattered to here that the New York Daughters were mentioned.
How exactly do one get to here your show, podcast, live chat? What IS it called?
Anyway was flattered to here that the New York Daughters were mentioned.
Thor hit the nail on the head.
Freddie was the late night entertiner. I’m sure he saw many sunrises though...as in still being up when it came.
We were returning from the Saint one morning 6:00ish maybe, and we all went parading through the lobby
of The Soverign in our finest gay garb, touch of leather, and the ubiquitous 501 button jeans, and the concierge and security looked at us, and one of them said
“You guys SURE know how to party!”
We remained stone face until we entered the elevator and we all cracked up.
He wasn’t one to sleep the ENTIRE day away, as we know, cause he hated wasting time.
I’m sure he was up by the crack of 1:00 PM...maybe.
Freddie was the late night entertiner. I’m sure he saw many sunrises though...as in still being up when it came.
We were returning from the Saint one morning 6:00ish maybe, and we all went parading through the lobby
of The Soverign in our finest gay garb, touch of leather, and the ubiquitous 501 button jeans, and the concierge and security looked at us, and one of them said
“You guys SURE know how to party!”
We remained stone face until we entered the elevator and we all cracked up.
He wasn’t one to sleep the ENTIRE day away, as we know, cause he hated wasting time.
I’m sure he was up by the crack of 1:00 PM...maybe.
Thor: Thank you so much for your answer! I appreciate you taking the time, and it was absolutely interesting to read nonetheless ;)
Rainbow: YES PLEASE! GOD how I wish Freddie could've done an album of Broadway material. "The Music of the Night", "Bring Him Home" from Les Mis, of course the Superstar stuff, and imagine him doing "The Impossible Dream" in a crazy high key, ending on an epic note!!! Would've been incredible. And of course "Send in the Clowns" please
Rainbow: YES PLEASE! GOD how I wish Freddie could've done an album of Broadway material. "The Music of the Night", "Bring Him Home" from Les Mis, of course the Superstar stuff, and imagine him doing "The Impossible Dream" in a crazy high key, ending on an epic note!!! Would've been incredible. And of course "Send in the Clowns" please
Sammy FF,
Wow, that's a great selection of Broadway tunes, especially Les Mis...move over Susan Boyle..LOL
Wow, that's a great selection of Broadway tunes, especially Les Mis...move over Susan Boyle..LOL
Believe it or not, my brother and his wife saw "Bohemian Rhapsody" twice and have become bid Queen/Freddie fans. They only found out about my connection with Freddie at the family reunion in July 2018. I had kept this part of my life away from them and NOW, I am now I am not sure why? He sent me this clip today. I had never seen it before...maybe some of you have not either.It's very well done.
https://youtu.be/p3MjsrMNCbU
https://youtu.be/p3MjsrMNCbU
Forgive the typos please.
Thanks for sharing that clip Thor. It's so easy to see why he's such a legend.
Never thought about Freddie singing anything from Les Miz, but "Bring Him Home" would have reduced me to a puddle of tears. In one of the documentaries about Freddie Montserrat Caballe mentioned that they had talked about doing Phantom of the Opera together. She said she actually recorded her part, but at that point he was too sick to talk to her on the phone, though they did play it for him so he could hear it.
Thor, I find it fascinating that your brother didn't know of your connection with Freddie, though I respect that you had your reasons and I'm not asking. I'm just imagining though if my brother suddenly dropped something like that on me now. My jaw would still be on the floor. Unfortunately my brother is one who just does not get it. I think he views my obsession with a "this too shall pass" attitude. He's wrong.
Never thought about Freddie singing anything from Les Miz, but "Bring Him Home" would have reduced me to a puddle of tears. In one of the documentaries about Freddie Montserrat Caballe mentioned that they had talked about doing Phantom of the Opera together. She said she actually recorded her part, but at that point he was too sick to talk to her on the phone, though they did play it for him so he could hear it.
Thor, I find it fascinating that your brother didn't know of your connection with Freddie, though I respect that you had your reasons and I'm not asking. I'm just imagining though if my brother suddenly dropped something like that on me now. My jaw would still be on the floor. Unfortunately my brother is one who just does not get it. I think he views my obsession with a "this too shall pass" attitude. He's wrong.
Thor,
I have never seen Pippen. I have to admit that my knowledge of Broadway musicals is limited to what I have seen in high school/college productions or maybe musicals turned into films…but an evening of song among friends certainly sounds like great fun! At least I have walked down Broadway, so I got to feel the outside energy of where those wonderful shows happened!
Okay, one more song for Freddie…not from a Broadway show but an Elvis movie musical. Listening to Freddie sing “Can’t Help Falling In Love” would have been magical! I know it would have made me cry!
I have never seen Pippen. I have to admit that my knowledge of Broadway musicals is limited to what I have seen in high school/college productions or maybe musicals turned into films…but an evening of song among friends certainly sounds like great fun! At least I have walked down Broadway, so I got to feel the outside energy of where those wonderful shows happened!
Okay, one more song for Freddie…not from a Broadway show but an Elvis movie musical. Listening to Freddie sing “Can’t Help Falling In Love” would have been magical! I know it would have made me cry!
Ahhh, you're such a romantic Rainbow...I love it!
Thor,
From all that you and Lee have told us about Freddie, it was obvious that while in NYC, he just wanted to fit in and be one of the guys. He wasn’t looking for attention, in fact he shied away from it. Maybe you didn’t say anything to your brother back then because you were simply honoring Freddie’s wishes. To tell everyone about your famous friend would have violated the implicit trust he had in his companions that they would maintain his privacy and not use his fame to impress others.
From all that you and Lee have told us about Freddie, it was obvious that while in NYC, he just wanted to fit in and be one of the guys. He wasn’t looking for attention, in fact he shied away from it. Maybe you didn’t say anything to your brother back then because you were simply honoring Freddie’s wishes. To tell everyone about your famous friend would have violated the implicit trust he had in his companions that they would maintain his privacy and not use his fame to impress others.
No Rainbow,
I think I just feared what they would think. Being on QueenZone has set me free. You have become a big part of that Rainbow along with some others. Thank you for that!!
I think I just feared what they would think. Being on QueenZone has set me free. You have become a big part of that Rainbow along with some others. Thank you for that!!
Talking of Send in the Clowns, I presume you've all heard this, but I thought why not share it here. I hope that's OK. xx
https://youtu.be/0XZzglak-q4
https://youtu.be/0XZzglak-q4
Lee, it seems to me instead of “home is where the heart is” you guys could say “fun is where Freddie is!” I love seeing glimpses of Freddie in the stories you and Thor share and to me he seems like a person who got a lot of satisfaction in making others happy. What a great friend! I think he loved you guys because in you he found friends who were friends, not people who would take advantage because if his fame and status. What a great friendship!