The House Is Rockin' - Radio ARA

20/01/2025

Freddie was so ill when the band recorded the song 'The Show Must Go On' in 1990 that Brian May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it.
Recalling Freddie''s performance, Brian
says; "The melody called for some very demanding top notes, and I'd only been able to 'demo' them in falsetto, I said to Freddie:
'I don't want you strain yourself - this stuff isn't going to be easy in full voice, even for you!'
Freddie told me : 'Don't worry - I'll fu***ng nail it, darling!'
I said: 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went: 'I'll fu***ng do it, darling', vodka down, and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal.
Freddie propped himself up against the mixing desk and... delivered one of the most extraordinary performances of his life.
In the final mix of 'The Show Must Go On' , when you get to 'On with the show', you are listening to a man who conquered everything to deliver his finest work."
Brian May 🌟
✨Released Oct. 14, 1991, "The Show Must Go On". Freddie was never able to perform "The Show Must Go On" in concert.✨
🌹What a great person, what passion, what a beautiful soul inside and out, what a strong spirit, what courage! There is no other like him and there never will be! 🌹👑🙏
Freddie, you are still an inspiration, love and appreciation.🤍🕊️🤍
We will always love and adore you, gorgeous man!💕
🤍 👑

19/01/2025

In the 1980 British drama McVicar, Roger Daltrey, renowned as the lead vocalist of The Who, delivers a compelling portrayal of John McVicar, a notorious English career criminal. The film, directed by Tom Clegg, is based on McVicar's autobiography, McVicar by Himself, and chronicles his life, focusing on his time in prison and subsequent escape.

Daltrey's performance was met with positive reviews, with critics noting his convincing embodiment of the hard-man persona. One reviewer remarked that Daltrey "is decent as McVicar, playing up the hard-man persona with plenty of guts." Another critic observed that "Roger Daltrey is remarkable as arch-criminal John McVicar in this completely satisfying and riveting crime drama."

The film also features a notable soundtrack, with Daltrey contributing several songs, including "Free Me" and "Without Your Love," which complement the film's gritty atmosphere.

Overall, McVicar stands as a testament to Roger Daltrey's versatility, showcasing his ability to transcend his rock star persona and deliver a nuanced performance in a dramatic role.

16/01/2025

26/12/2024

Where my Rockin’ began…

Also the very arcade where my photos of The Specials that used to belong to Keith Flint The Prodigy were framed.

24/12/2024

Guys, do remember to stream this year’s Christmas episode with all the classics!

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01/12/2024

Thanks to Rag’n’Bone Man for a great gig, and showing your caring character.

We should do an interview sometime soon!

27/11/2024

"I never thought that I could possibly play Freddie Mercury until I realized his name was Farrokh Bulsara, and that was the most powerful message that was sent to me from the beginning."

For his role as Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018), Rami Malek (born to an Egyptian Coptic Orthodox family) was fitted with special prosthetic teeth to recreate Freddie's prominent overbite. After filming wrapped, Rami kept the teeth as a memento from the shoot, eventually having them cast in gold.

When Malek was contacted about playing Mercury, he had only a casual knowledge of Queen. To become Mercury, Malek had to work many intense sessions with a movement coach (as well as learn to talk with prosthetic teeth). British choreographer and movement coach Polly Bennett worked painstakingly with Malek to perfect every nuance of Freddie Mercury's mannerisms. Every eye glance, every body turn, every cocky strut on stage and every flick of the microphone had to be just right.

Malek underwent a reported 50 hours of costume fittings with designer Julian Day that involved everything from 4-inch platform sole shoes to an array of skintight satin pants and complete Lycra outfits, etc. In addition, he wears a wig in every single scene of the film.

Malek on on performing the Live Aid sequence in" Bohemian Rhapsody" on the first day of shooting: "It's considered one of the greatest rock performances of all time and in my mind [Freddie Mercury] is the greatest front man that has ever graced the earth, so you can imagine my heart, how fast it was beating on that day. You come out and see that piano that is just shiny and glossy, it has the Pepsi cups on top and everything is recreated so accurately, it's almost surreal, the closest thing to an out of body experience. It was the greatest adrenaline rush you could ever imagine." (IMDb)

Happy Birthday, Rami Malek!

07/11/2024

If you listen, you know :)

Real life Snoopy!!!

03/11/2024

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28/10/2024

Poppy Appeal 2024

We are proud to share that in partnership with British Embassy Luxembourg we have placed Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal boxes in the following places.

Thanks to the lovely staff of all for helping us do good for the third year running:

* Paname restaurant (50 Rue Zithe, 2763 Luxembourg-Gare

* Oscar's Diner, 42 Rue de Strasbourg, 2560 Luxembourg-Gare

* Oscar's Bar, 9 Bisserweg, 1238 Luxembourg-Grund

* Triumph Motorcycles, Dippach

* Radio ARA offices & studios, 4 Place des Rotondes, 2448 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie

* ‘Friture’ food truck, in the car park of Baumarkt Globus, L-6131 Junglinster, every day except Wednesdays and Sundays

* North Bay restaurant, 23 Rue Nicolas Martha, 2133 Luxembourg-Bonnevoie

22/10/2024