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A bit of useless trivia for the night.

Did you know that Freddie Mercury had the highest range of vocal octaves of our lifetime? Few opera singers possess that. We really did lose a true treasure in him.

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dubkebab · 51-55, M Best Comment

I think Yma Sumac and Don Van Vliet have him beat.
Not to denigrate Mr.Mercury's mastery of the form,but I think those two in particular could run vocal gymnastics around him.

Grateful4you · M

@dubkebab I'm familiar with Yma but not the latter. Thanks for a heads up.

dubkebab · 51-55, M

@Grateful4you I have all her recordings on vinyl and CD both. swoon.
Don is AKA Captain Beefheart.
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSxxmAK6iYg]

Grateful4you · M

@dubkebab I had heard her, he sounds a bit like Wolfman Jack. I'm more the Harry Nillson type.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

Where does Mariah Carey fall in this range?

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dubkebab · 51-55, M

@iamnikki She has a powerful 5 octave range !

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@dubkebab so what is Mercury s range?

dubkebab · 51-55, M

@iamnikki 4 1/2 I think.

marsbar · F

I did not know that. Amazing singer & band.

SW-User

I did know this.
He truly is missed by many.

Stopmakingsense · 56-60, F

I didn't realize it was that high, but"Tonight, I'm gonna have myself a real good time.. I'm gonna fly, Hi, high!" Was pretty impressive.

Grateful4you · M

@Stopmakingsense I just learned that last night. Amazing.

Lacemaker · 41-45, F

I was only reading about him last night! A true legend.

Straylight · 31-35, F

One of the all time greatest.

Grateful4you · M

@Straylight Yes, another, "Gome too soon"

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