[Report This]Date: Jan 28, 2022 9:45 am Title: Chapter 20
Hi! I don't know how famous "Love of my life" used to be, but the Queen movie certainly made it more popular. I only became aware of Queen in the late 80's, but I've always liked the songs from the 70's more. Besides "Love of my life" I love "Nevermore", "White Queen" and "Some Day One Day". These are my absolute favorite Queen songs and I don't think they're really well known. If you don't know them, listen to them! And yes, you are absolutely right, Freddie Mercury is one of a kind! Unfortunately, I've never seen them live, but just reading what you wrote. Goose bumps. Yes, I think with "Love of my life" the audience only needs a few lines! I don't think I'd be interested in Queen without Freddie, even if that's kind of unfair. Chester Bennington's death in 2017 really hit me. I had seen Linkin Park live a month earlier. Never again Linkin Park with Chester! That was a total shock to me, it still make sme so sad and I think Linkin Park just can't exist without Chester. I feel the same way about Queen. John Lennon could not have been replaced either.
Yes, in addition to Ireland, I think Great Britain and Denmark have pretty much lifted all restrictions. Crazy. Germany had over 200,000 positive cases yesterday... It just doesn't end...
Oh, you can be so proud of "Back for good"! It was so intense, painful, moving... just an amazing story! And it has evoked so different emotions and reactions! ;-) This chapter. Hey, you make me wait! Should I end this review again with "I'm so curious of Brian's and Gus' talk? Is it now the 3rd time? haha. :-) Oh, Luke, he's so full of anger, not even Justin can reach him with his patient and loving manner. Hm, would he really have preferred to spend his entire childhood without both of his fathers in a loving relationship? I mean, I understand that he's confused, that he's angry at both Brian and Justin, but how would he have preferred it. What has happened cannot be undone, but doesn't he see how much his fathers love each other. That is nothing to be taken for granted. I'm curious to see who or what it will ultimately be, who or what will change his mind and attitude. Jenny could certainly tell him a lot about her childhood... So, looking forward to the next chapter! Stay healthy and warmest regards!
Author's Response:
I have to admit that even though I loved Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody, I pretty much hated the movie... There were just so many inaccuracies that bothered me...The way they changed timelines and when events took place (like Freddie's HIV diagnosis and everything leading up to the Live Aid concert). I guess that it's a movie and they wanted to make things more dramatic, but it really bothered me. It's not like Queen's story wouldn't have been interesting enough without all that shit :/ But I loved the focus they put on Love of my Life in the movie - that made me really happy <3
As for the concert, I never saw Freddie live either and I had a lot of mixed emotions about seeing Queen with Adam Lambert. But I have to admit that I am glad that I did - it was one of the best concerts I have ever been to. If only for that "Love of my life" experience ;) And they made it quite clear from the beginning that Adam Lambert was not there to replace Freddie and was doing his own thing as an entertainer. The whole concert was really a beautiful tribute to Freddie and the way they talked about him... I still get teary eyed:(
But in general, I agree: Queen without Freddie, Beatles without John, it just wouldn't work. They were too iconic. I am not that big a Linkin Park fan, but I have a friend who was, so I know their music quite well thanks to her. Chester basically was Linkin Park... I remember how shocked I was when I heard about his death :( Does the band still exist and tour? I really have no idea...
I promise that you will get the Brian/Gus talk in the next chapter - finally ;) There is just so much to work through in the early days of the aftermath lol
As for Luke, I think at this point, he is still too caught up in his anger to think that far, but he will. That point will be raised and he will think about what his childhood could have been like if Brian and Justin hadn't worked things out. You also bring up a good point concerning Jenny's childhood. It will be interesting to see how she reacts to the way Luke is reacting.
A lot that will happen in the next chapters - I promise :)
As always, thanks for your comment :) Hang in there, it has to get better at some point!