The article explores the collaboration between Freddie Mercury of Queen and opera singer Montserrat Caballé, which emerged from Mercury's long-held admiration for Caballé's voice since 1981. Initially met with skepticism from critics regarding Mercury's solo career, their partnership exemplified the fusion of genres. The groundwork for this collaboration was laid when Mercury's interest in Caballé culminated in the opportunity to create a theme song for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, setting the stage for their iconic musical union.
Combining pop music with opera was always the height of pretension. But where would we be without the pretentious?
In 1988 the gamble didn't exactly pay off. To the British music press, Mercury was coasting on Live Aid fumes and the shadow of his unsuccessful solo album.
Finally, in early 1986, the two met: Caballé's brother was the music director of the upcoming 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
Mercury had fallen in love with Caballé's voice in 1981 when he'd seen her perform alongside Luciano Pavarotti.
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