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The relationship between Freddie Mercury and Jim Hutton evolved over several months in 1984 and 1985. Even when they first slept together, Hutton had no idea who Mercury was, and, when the star told him his name, it meant nothing to him. Hutton worked as a barber at the Savoy Hotel and retained his job and his lodgings in Sutton, Surrey, for two years after moving in with Mercury, and then worked as his gardener. He was never fully assimilated into Mercury's jet-setting lifestyle, nor did he want to be, but, from 1985 until Mercury's death in 1991, he was closer to him than anyone and knew all Mercury's closest friends the other members of Queen, Elton John, David Bowie, and Phil Collins, to name a few.Â
Ever present at the countless Sunday lunch gatherings and opulent parties, Hutton has a wealth of anecdotes as well as a deep understanding of Mercury's life. He also nursed Mercury through his terminal illness, often held him throughout the night in his final weeks, and was with him as he died. No one can tell the story of the last few years of Mercury's private life' the ecstasies and the agonies' more accurately or honestly than Jim Hutton.
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"I read this after seeing Bohemian Rhapsody and it helped set straight a number of inaccuracies from the film. I went into the film not knowing much about Queen or Freddie Mercury, but I was curious to learn more. I didn't read too many reviews before going into the film, but I did see that there were quite a few negative ones. One of the complaints I read was that the way Freddie and Jim meet in the film was nothing like how they met in real life, so I decided to read Jim's story. (Spoilers to come.) I was surprised to learn that Freddie and Jim were already in a relationship before Live Aid and that Jim was visiting Freddie while he was in Munich. It made me feel very disappointed that the film acted as though Freddie still had some fixation on Mary at this point, when instead he seemed to be falling in love with Jim. Also, I learned that while Paul does betray Freddie, it happens much later than what the movie shows. I also learned that Freddie didn't know he had AIDS when he performed at Live Aid. So while in many respects I enjoyed the film very much, this dimmed my view of it a bit.
But for the book itself, I found it a beautiful read-- one of the most wonderful love stories I've ever read. It must have been so hard for Jim to be treated as invisible in so many siutations because gay couples were so much less accepted at that time. I was amazed time and again by his patience with Freddie's mood swings. Yet in spite of Freddie's moodiness, they both seemed to have a deep and enduring love for each other. The end of the book is heart-breaking, particularly with Jim having to be forced so quickly from the home he and Freddie shared. I thought the book was well-written. It does seem a little disjointed in some places, but memories are like that-- they don't have the clear narrative flow of a novel. This is a story about what true love is.
There is insight into Freddie Mercury as a person and some insight into his music as well, particularly into what he was working on in his later years and observations about h is work ethic, and musicians who inspired him. I also thought it was interesting hearing which of Freddie's songs were most special to Jim. Mainly the book is about Jim and Freddie's personal relatioship.
Read this book-- you won't regret it."
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- I do get the feeling that Mr. Hutton really did love Freddie. However, after reading a few books and watching documentaries, I tend to believe that if Freddie hadn’t gotten sick, he would not have remained faithful/stayed with Jim. Who knows if he could’ve completely committed to any one person other than Mary. By most accounts, she was the love of his life and the one person he trusted and believed in. He’s quoted as saying she was his only friend and that he didn’t need any other friends and that it was impossible to replace her. If he wanted Things to be different for his housemates, he could’ve changed his will at any time yet he didn’t. I personally feel that he gave most of it to Mary because she always stood by him, was always there for him and believed in him and not because he felt guilty. Who knows what Freddie and Mary discussed? Only Mary would and she has been silent all these years. I’m sure it would make Freddie so happy to know that his faith in Mary was not in vain as she has not written a book exposing the privacy that’s Freddie so desperately wanted.
- I read this after seeing Bohemian Rhapsody and it helped set straight a number of inaccuracies from the film. I went into the film not knowing much about Queen or Freddie Mercury, but I was curious to learn more. I didn't read too many reviews before going into the film, but I did see that there were quite a few negative ones. One of the complaints I read was that the way Freddie and Jim meet in the film was nothing like how they met in real life, so I decided to read Jim's story. (Spoilers to come.) I was surprised to learn that Freddie and Jim were already in a relationship before Live Aid and that Jim was visiting Freddie while he was in Munich. It made me feel very disappointed that the film acted as though Freddie still had some fixation on Mary at this point, when instead he seemed to be falling in love with Jim. Also, I learned that while Paul does betray Freddie, it happens much later than what the movie shows. I also learned that Freddie didn't know he had AIDS when he performed at Live Aid. So while in many respects I enjoyed the film very much, this dimmed my view of it a bit.
But for the book itself, I found it a beautiful read-- one of the most wonderful love stories I've ever read. It must have been so hard for Jim to be treated as invisible in so many siutations because gay couples were so much less accepted at that time. I was amazed time and again by his patience with Freddie's mood swings. Yet in spite of Freddie's moodiness, they both seemed to have a deep and enduring love for each other. The end of the book is heart-breaking, particularly with Jim having to be forced so quickly from the home he and Freddie shared. I thought the book was well-written. It does seem a little disjointed in some places, but memories are like that-- they don't have the clear narrative flow of a novel. This is a story about what true love is.
There is insight into Freddie Mercury as a person and some insight into his music as well, particularly into what he was working on in his later years and observations about h is work ethic, and musicians who inspired him. I also thought it was interesting hearing which of Freddie's songs were most special to Jim. Mainly the book is about Jim and Freddie's personal relatioship.
Read this book-- you won't regret it. - This fascinating memoir of Jim Hutton's years as Freddie Mercury's boyfriend, "husband," as Freddie called him, shares intimate moments in their rocky relationship. It was fascinating to read Hutton's take on some events that are documented on film, and others that weren't. His struggle with Freddie's fame, as his 'gardener' to some, are poignant. Freddie's bravery in dealing with AIDS, as well as his fears and need for discretion amid the horrid British tabloid treatment, are saddening. That Hutton died in 2010 adds to the bittersweet memoir's tone, and his mostly hidden role in supporting one of the greatest rock musicians of all time. (Added note for my review; the book arrived in just a few days, all the way from the UK. A small paperback, but the text was readable, and the color photos are an added plus)
