Freddie Mercury: Bravo Sir Frederick!
Adrian Deevoy, Q, December 1988
NEVER HAVING been one to opt for the outrageous when the downright preposterous will do, Freddie Mercury concludes his operatic concert by attempting to blow up Barcelona with fireworks. It is unanimously proclaimed to be the most awesome pyrotechnic display this side of the four-minute warning.
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