Barcelona

Freddie Mercury, Queen, Montserrat Caballé

About Barcelona

"Barcelona" is a single released by Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury and operatic soprano Montserrat Caballé. A part of their collaborative album Barcelona, it also appeared on Queen's Greatest Hits III. The song reflects Mercury's love of opera with his high notes and Caballé's operatic vocals, backed by a full orchestra. Originally released in 1987, it was one of the biggest hits of Mercury's solo career, reaching number eight in the UK Singles Chart. After Mercury's death in 1991, it was featured at the 1992 Summer Olympics, after which the track climbed even higher, peaking at number two in the UK, the Netherlands and New Zealand. In 2004, BBC Radio 2 listed Barcelona at number 41 in its Sold On Song Top 100. 


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I had this perfect dream
Un sueno me envolvio
This dream was me and you
Tal vez esta aqui
I want all the world to see
Un instinto me guiaba
A miracle sensation
My guide and inspiration
Now my dream is slowly coming true
The wind is a gentle breeze
EI me hablo de ti
The bells are ringing out
EI canto vuela
They're calling us together
Guiding us forever
Wish my dream would never go away

Barcelona
It was the first time that we met
Barcelona
How can I forget
The moment that you stepped into the room
You took my breath away

Barcelona
La musica vibro
Barcelona
Yella nos unio
And if God is willing
We will meet again
Someday

Let the songs begin
Dejalo nacer
Let the music play
Ah
Make the voices sing
Nace un gran amor
Start the celebration
Ven a mi
And cry
Grita
Come alive
Vive
And shake the foundations from the skies
Shaking all our lives

Barcelona
Such a beautiful horizon
Barcelona
Like a jewel in the sun
Por ti sere gaviota de tu bella mar
Barcelona
Suenan las campanas
Barcelona
Abre tus puertas al mundo
If God is willing
If God is willing
If God is willing
Friends until the end

Viva!
Barcelona!

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Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા‌, Pharōkh Balsārā‌); 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, and also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 19… more »

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Written by: Freddie Mercury, Mike Moran

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10 facts about this song

Artists Involved
"Barcelona" is a collaborative single by British rock band "Queen's" lead vocalist Freddie Mercury and Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballé.
Original Appearance
The song, initially released in 1987, is also the title track of Freddie Mercury's second solo album "Barcelona" released in 1988.
Dedicated to an Event
The song was composed and dedicated to the 1992 Summer Olympics held in Barcelona, Spain.
Muscial Fusion
It combines elements of Mercury's rock and pop sensibilities with Caballé's operatic style, in a fusion that came to be known as operatic pop or "popera."
Chart Performance
Upon its initial release, the song reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Posthumous Resurgence
After Mercury's death in 1991 and Caballé's performance at the Olympics the following year, the song re-entered the charts and peaked at number 2 in the UK.
Composition and Lyrics
Freddie Mercury had always been an admirer of opera and Caballé in particular, and he wrote the lyrics to "Barcelona" in admiration of the city and the soprano.
Live Performances
Although Mercury and Caballé had planned to perform the song together at the opening of the 1992 Olympics, this did not happen due to Mercury's untimely death. Caballé instead performed the song with Mercury's voiced recordings.
Reworked Version
In 2012, for the 25th anniversary of the song, producer Stuart Morley, Queen's musical director, created a new mix of the song, stripping off 80s instrumentation.
Legacy
This combination of the operatic and rock genres in "Barcelona" had a lasting impact on music, influencing later artists and songs in the "popera" genre.

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