- Paperback: 222 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (7 July 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747521344
- ISBN-13: 978-0747521341
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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The relationship between Freddie Mercury and Jim Hutton evolved over several months in 1984 and 1985. Even when they first slept together Button had no idea who Mercury was, and when the star told him his name it meant nothing to him. Hutton worked as a barber at the Savoy Hotel and retained his job and his lodgings in Sutton, Surrey, for two years after moving in with Mercury, and then worked as his gardener. He was never fully assimilated into Mercury's jet-setting lifestyle, nor did he want to be, but from 1985 until Mercury's death in 1991 he was closer to him than anyone and knew all Mercury's closest friends: the other members of Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, Phil Collins to name a few. Ever present at the countless Sunday lunch gatherings and opulent parties, Hutton has a wealth of anecdotes about as well as a deep understanding of, Mercury's life. He also nursed Mercury through his terminal illness, often held him throughout the night in his final weeks, and was with him as he died. No one can tell the story of the last few years of Mercury's private life - the ecstasies and the agonies - more accurately or honestly than Jim Hutton.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a book. It's the kind of book that you feel like you are there with them and you live it. Jim Hutton was extremely generous sharing this wonderful story with us. I do wonder if Freddie would have approved I think not. But the love Jim had for Freddie is lovingly poured into this book. Mary's cold and rude behavior at the end to me is unforgiveable. What a shame. Her true self came through and I felt Freddie would have never forgiven her for it. Jilted lovers, YUK. Anyways a great read and worth every cent and then some...
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can understand why Jim would need to put his feelings down in words as he went from sharing his life with an amazing person, to being left out of most things when Freddie had gone and being on his own with the awful disease. It was sad to hear of him standing outside Freddie's gate with all the other fans just to feel near Freddie and wanting to see the cats he had looked after. He seems like quite a genuine person. I was looking forward to reading this and wasn't disappointed.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When I started reading this book I was pretty sceptical. As a long time Freddie fan I was very surprised and touched by the warm memories of Jim Hutton. One thing is certain to me: he deeply loved Freddie. The last part of the book was very sad and depressing, not only Freddie's death, but also the cold behaviour of Mary. I guess Freddie would turn around in his grave if he knew this. Wish I could contact Jim personally, but if he reads this, I want to thank him from the heart for everything he did for Freddie. Hope Jim is still alive and doing well. Does anybody know???? Anyway, wish you the best, Jim. May the spirits of the Universe be with you.
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Freddie Mercury
Just recieved the book well within the estimated time frame.I`m very happy that it`s in brand new condition. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Angela
"Mercury and Me" - and me!
Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down.It
helped that I'd read Peter Freestone's book first, which puts Freddie's life in a broader context. Read more
helped that I'd read Peter Freestone's book first, which puts Freddie's life in a broader context. Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by Jikky
This would of been a good book
But it was spoiled by the self pitying of jim at the end
Ive no doubt that Jim was sad at Freddie dying but he should and would of known there would be no place for him... Read more
Ive no doubt that Jim was sad at Freddie dying but he should and would of known there would be no place for him... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by Ms. R. Greenwood
A honest book
15 years after the first edition of this book I eventually got my hands on it.
And it was a pleasure to read - it told me about another, very private sight, of Freddie Mercury... Read more
And it was a pleasure to read - it told me about another, very private sight, of Freddie Mercury... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by daggeline
Interesting read for a Queen fan!
I've always wondered what kind of person Freddie Mercury really was. He didn't give very many interviews and most of those few are just spoken through the role of a rock star and... Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by E.M.O
A fascinating read
After Freddie's death in 1991 I sought out and read a lot of books about Queen. After reading Jacky Gunn's As It Began all the others seemed pretty run-of-the-mill, rehashing old... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by Irv Shingling
A Great Genuine Read!!!
I've been fortunate enough to have met and got to know Jim Hutton, I had my doubts about some of the things that where disclosed to me about the lifestyle and personal goings on of... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2005 by Mick Rogers
intriguing and touching, is it all true?
As soon as I started reading this book I could not stop. As most reviewers pointed out, it really captures the attention of the reader and triggers the curiosity and eagerness to... Read more
Published on 9 Aug 2004 by Valeria Del Prete
No Bed Of Roses Yet The Lilly Of The Valley Of A Guy I GUESS
Ok,Yet again I put my finger to keyboard to Justify in my terms a true account Of the Mercury&Me book according to Mr James Hutton. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2004 by James Payne
A thrilling read
I found this book a wonderful read. The minute I started reading, I couldn't put it down. It goes into detail about the daily life of Freddie Mercury, and his relationships with... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2003
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