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Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s “Gospel Epic” for Queen: “He Awanted to Be Aretha Franklin”

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Released 50 years ago today, this track is one of Queen's most ambitious recordings. May recalls how Freddie’s vision shaped it

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There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury possessed one of the greatest voices in history. But, like all artists, Queen’s mythical frontman also had his own idols, being his favorite Aretha Franklin, the first woman to arrive at the Rock Hall of Fame. The vocal ability of the artist was [...] The post “One of the best voices of all time”: As the Queen of Soul inspired a historic gospel for rock was first published in Future Chile.

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Far Out Magazine broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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