Freddie Mercury, the iconic frontman of Queen, has left behind a piece of music history in the form of handwritten lyrics that are set to be auctioned off for an estimated £100,000 to £150,000. These rare lyrics, penned in black ink on a single A4 page, feature near-complete verses from the songs “Who Wants To Live Forever” and “A Kind Of Magic,” both of which were released as singles in 1986.
The lyrics for “Who Wants To Live Forever,” a haunting ballad composed by Brian May and performed as a duet by May and Mercury, were previously on display at the Queen Studio Experience in Montreux, Switzerland. The reverse side of the page, which contains lyrics for “A Kind Of Magic,” was only recently discovered after being removed from an exhibition cabinet.
The notebook page, consigned by the estate of David Richards from the Mountain Studios archive, is expected to draw significant interest from Queen fans and collectors around the world. Auctioneer Paul Fairweather expressed his excitement about the historical significance of these lyrics, noting that Freddie Mercury’s vocal performance on “Who Wants To Live Forever” is unforgettable and “A Kind Of Magic” is a quintessential Queen classic.
Fairweather shared a magical moment he experienced with the family when they uncovered the complete lyrics for “A Kind Of Magic” on the reverse side of the page. This discovery adds an extra layer of intrigue to the auction, which is scheduled to take place on November 26 as part of Omega Auctions’ Showcase sale.
Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991 at the age of 45, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of music. Last year, a piano used by the singer to compose hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” sold for a record-breaking £1.7 million at auction. The upcoming auction of his handwritten lyrics presents another opportunity for fans to own a piece of rock history.
As music enthusiasts eagerly await the November auction, the anticipation and excitement surrounding these rare Freddie Mercury handwritten lyrics continue to grow. The chance to own a piece of Queen’s iconic discography is a dream come true for many collectors, and the bidding war for this unique memorabilia is expected to be fierce. Stay tuned for updates on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of music history.
