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it is hard to react on everything you wrote but...
Don´t try suicide was on The Game album - released in 1980. David and Freddie weren´t together anymore during that period. So he could write this song 2 years before they split up. Or am I missing something?
Sorry, I just realized I said "Dont try suicide" was written two year *before* the end of Freddie's relationship with David.
I just confused the words I meant *after*.
David and Freddie's relationship ended in 1978 and the song was recorded in 1980.
And tyed the album "The Game" as **the games**
Also I read David's book a long time ago so I didn't remember every detail exactly.
When I said Jim Beach sent a contract for David to sign I mistaked it. It was a letter he asked David to write, sorry.
I will shut up now. I just needed to correct the mistakes.
Yes, yes It's totally possible. I just said it was unlikely and that there were no evidences. But yes, It's possible.
I'll correct that comment:
And referring to the song about suicide. It's "Don't try suicide" that song is from the album "The GAME" which was recorded a good two years AFTER they broke up. Brian May also
refered to it in an interview saying that song was recorded when they started recording in Musicland Studios in Munich. That studio was in the basement of the Arabella building which was (in)famous
because people would climb up to the roof and attempt suicide.
David said he thought that song was for him but there's no proof of that.
Even if the song was about him, why would Freddie write about it two years AFTER? If he didn't care... as the song says "nobody cares".
The song also says "don't do it" on repeat and "nobody's worth it". The song it's far from sensitive on that matter, but things were diferent at that time.
That's what I wanted to say. It makes sense now. Sorry.
Also I found what exactly was that Brian May said:
Brian May said that the eerie mood and sense of isolation meant he used to hate the place. "People used to commit suicide by jumping off the top of that building quite frequently,"
We can't really say if the song was about David or not for sure.
Hi. Good to see you all here and thanks for starting this “book club”. I won’t post until I’ve caught up with everyone’s posts and I really look forward to the book discussions.
Joining this thread a little late in the game but here's the list of books I've read:
1. Both of Phoebe's books
2. Jim Hutton's book (Favorite!!)
3. Ratty's book
4. The Virtuoso in The Closet 1&2
6. Queen in Cornwall (currently reading)
7. This Was The Real Life by David Evans and David Minns
8. Peter Freestone's Blog - Ask Phoebe*
9. Rosemary's book
I'm going to go back and catch up on what's been posted so far. Looking forward to joining the discussion!!
Welcome Annie65 and GwenMezroe!
I have been thinking about something really strange for a couple of days. But, sometimes I have a feeling that Freddie kind of knew,, he won't live as long as people usually live.
Phoebe mentioned it he never expected to make old bones. Even in some interviews before he was diagnosed he made some hints.
And I mean, his whole attitude to life was quite impressive- live to the full, enjoy life, take risks, never regret anything and do your best because you can be dead tomorrow. I don't know many people who live like this and most of them have been already faced by death in some way (serious illness in most cases). So it makes me wonder, I know if is really silly but, what if there was something which made him know about his fate?
I think it was David Minn's book where one of Freddie's friends from childhood spoke about their conversation when Freddie stated he will die in 45? I know it can be completely fabulated but... Who knows?
Oh my God I can't believe I'm going to post this. My apologies to anyone who feels offended :-)
Hi everyone - just found out about this thread while playing catch up on the Thor&Lee thread. For those trying to find "Queen - As it Began" at a reasonable price, you might want to check in now and then with this site:
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/queen-as-it-began_jim-jenkins_jacky-gunn/457711/#isbn=0786880031
A couple of months ago it popped up on Google when I was searching for it and at the time they had about 7 copies - I ordered it (paperback), and for the book plus s/h, I paid a grand total of just under $7.50 - my copy is in good condition. They are out of stock for now, but state they get about 5 paperback copies every 6 mo's (vs. 1 hard cover every 6 mo's). Hope this helps!
"I know it can be completely fabulated but... Who knows? "
I should never write posts after midnight, I see I can be quite creative and make up new words...
fabulated :D I apologize to everybody who speaks English :D I just meant - the friend of Freddie fabricated the story to fit it to the real events.
thanks queenfan09 I assume its an american
page as you mentioned the price in dollars ?
Mika don't worry, it's all good :)
I have just read Peter's second book again. I am glad I did this as I had forgotten quite a lot. Just like Mercury & Co it did make me feel very sad how things turned out after Freddie died.
I'm currently reading Peter Freestone's "Freddie Mercury, An Intimate Memoir by the Man who Knew Him Best". I think there may have been a volume prior to this one by Peter, but it may not still be in print. The copy I got was ordered through Amazon UK, as the only available copies through the U.S. Amazon site were 3rd party sellers wanting excessive cash. I am so glad I had an opportunity to read this book. I must say, however, that even though I know how the story ends it makes me cry.
I've read books by David Minns and David Evans as well as absolute crap by some of the tabloid creatures. I wish that I hadn't contributed to their coffers. My only recourse at this stage is to write reviews on Amazon to let others know that these books are full of trash. For what it's worth. I guess we can all write fiction about our adventures with the marvelous Mr. Mercury and there are people who really want to know who he was that are willing to buy any and all publications. All we can do is try to get the word out.
The Black Queens Kid what a good idea about spreading the word via amazon reviews...I hadn't thought of that. I too read the books full of trash before I realized. This site has been a godsend for finding out what is what.
Peter wrote two books and the Intimate Memoir is the first book and the second is what he left behind.
