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Janda on guitar, Šporcl on violin: Singer Devinne pays tribute to Mercury in a song

From iDNES · () Czech

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  • Czech singer Milan Devinne released “Can’t Take It Anymore” in tribute to Freddie Mercury.
  • Pavel Šporcl, Petr Janda and British producer and pianist Mike Moran contributed to the song.
  • Mercury’s longtime personal assistant and close friend, Peter Freestone, wrote lyrics inspired by memories of the singer’s final period.

Milan Devinne has recorded and released “Can’t Take It Anymore” in tribute to Freddie Mercury, who would have turned 80 on Sept. 5.

The Czech singer invited violinist Pavel Šporcl, guitarist Petr Janda and British producer and pianist Mike Moran to collaborate on the song. Its lyrics were written by Peter Freestone, Mercury’s longtime personal assistant and close friend.

Freestone drew on personal memories of the final period of Mercury’s life. The song presents Devinne’s musical tribute through contributions from Czech performers and a British musician associated with the production.

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