There is one Queen song so powerful it made entire stadiums fall into a hushed emotional silence. It is a heartbreaking ballad that Freddie Mercury wrote for one special person in his life. The story behind the music is just as moving as the song itself and it reveals a side of Freddie few people ever saw.
The official video for “Love of My Life” is a beautiful simple performance. Freddie sits at a piano his voice full of raw emotion as he sings about a love he has lost. The song starts quietly (0:10) and builds into a powerful sad plea that shows a much softer side of the rock legend.
Queen – Love Of My Life (Official Video)
Fans did not just listen to this song; they felt it deep in their hearts. At live shows the crowd would become so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Then they would sing the words back to Freddie with so much feeling it often brought tears to his eyes.
To truly feel that incredible connection you have to see it happen live. This famous performance from 1977 shows the magical moment Freddie turns to the crowd and lets thousands of fans sing the words right back to him creating a moment of pure shared emotion.
Queen – Love Of My Life (Live in Houston: 11/12/1977)
This live clip is legendary. Watch at (1:45) as Freddie steps back from the microphone closes his eyes and lets the entire arena sing the chorus for him. It is a breathtaking moment of trust and love between an artist and his fans that gives everyone chills. You can feel the emotion through the screen.
The legacy of this incredible music lives on. You can follow all the official Queen pages for more beautiful moments classic clips and news that keeps their powerful story alive. It is the best way to stay connected to the band that gave us so many timeless songs.