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Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs: The Very Best Of Freddie Mercury Solo

Freddie Mercury | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (10 Sep 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B000JYW5M8
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 289,455 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. In My Defence (2000 Remix)
2. The Great Pretender (Single Version) (2000 Digital Remaster)
3. Living On My Own (No More Brothers Radio Mix) (2000 Digital Remaster)
4. Made In Heaven (2000 Digital Remaster)
5. Love Kills (Original Single Version) (2000 Digital Remaster)
6. There Must Be More To Life Than This (2000 Digital Remaster)
7. Guide Me Home (1992 Digital Remaster)
8. How Can I Go On (1992 Digital Remaster)
9. Foolin' Around (Steve Brown Remix)
10. Time (2000 Remix)
11. Barcelona (1992 Digital Remaster)
12. Love Me Like There's No Tomorrow (2000 Digital Remaster)
13. I Was Born To Love You (2000 Digital Remaster)
14. The Golden Boy (1992 Digital Remaster)
15. Mr Bad Guy (2000 Digital Remaster)
16. The Great Pretender (Brian Malouf Remix)
17. Love Kills (Star Rider Mix)
18. I Can Hear Music (1973 A-Side) (2000 Digital Remaster)
19. Goin' Back (1973 B-Side) (2000 Digital Remaster)
20. Guide Me Home "jazz"

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BBC Review

Irony abounds in this collection of the highlights from the former Farrokh Bulsara's solo career. His main meal ticket, Queen, offset his tendency towards flamboyancy with their brand of sub-Zeppelinesque bombast. Yet, when left to his own devices Freddie was free to channel his innate pop tendencies into - let's face it - some of the campest records ever made. Tremendous fun it all is, too.

Considering that Freddie only made two solo albums (one with diva, Montserrat Caballé) it seems remarkable that Parlophone have managed to squeeze a double album out of them. That is until you realise that disc two consists of remixes and extended versions. But griping aside, it's obvious that Mercury was not only in possession of a fine voice but also songwriting skills that easily withstood the removal of Brian May et al's support. All the big hitters are here including his self-mocking rendition of the Platters' 'The Great Pretender'; a slew of dancefloor greats from Mr Bad Guy (including the mighty 'Living On My Own') and his Giorgio Moroder-produced electro-stomper, 'Love Kills' (the only good thing to emerge from the woeful 'remix' of Fritz Laing's Metropolis).

While his later ventures into popular opera may not be so convincing, this is a fine memorial to Freddie Mercury, the solo artist. Still sadly missed... --Chris Jones

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5.0 out of 5 stars One that I missed.....but love it now! 7 Feb 2007
By Mr. I. Reynolds
Format:Audio CD
This has got to be a Freddie fans dream. The vocal range of Freddie is fully explored in this album with most of his best work included on the album. Some great tunes including what I think has got to be one of my favourites now...Living on my own.

Been playing it for weeks now in the car and still find it remarkable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The very best of Freddie Mercury 1 May 2009
By S. Martin
Format:Audio CD
This cd is brilliant, I bought it for a friend, had a sneak play, and couldn't part with it!! The duets with Montserat, I hadn't heard before apart from Barcelona.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Singer 22 Feb 2009
By G. Anderson
Format:Audio CD
Enjoyed all the songs here "In My Defence " and " Time " are my favourites great selection here and a good price for this album.
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