Mercury and Me
by Jim Hutton
★ Top 5 book of 1994 · #5 on Best Books of 1994
Jim Hutton, Freddie Mercury's partner from 1985 until the singer's death in 1991, shares his memories of life beside the star. He describes the gatherings, the famous friends, and caring for Mercury through his final illness.
Best for: Queen fans curious about Freddie Mercury's private life and final years
Mercury and Me is #5 on BookWard's Best Books of 1994, out of 42 1994 books that cleared our data bar.
What Mercury and Me is about
Jim Hutton tells his own story of life beside Freddie Mercury, from their first meeting to the singer's death in 1991. When they began seeing each other in 1984 and 1985, Hutton, then a barber at the Savoy Hotel living in Sutton, Surrey, had no idea who Mercury was. He kept his job and his lodgings for two years after moving in, and later worked as Mercury's gardener. From 1985 on, he was closer to Mercury than anyone, and he knew the people around him, including the other members of Queen, Elton John, David Bowie and Phil Collins. He also cared for Mercury through his final illness and was with him at the end. The publisher presents him as a witness able to tell those last years honestly. Written in an intimate, affectionate and sometimes sorrowful tone, it will appeal to Queen fans and to anyone interested in the private side of fame.
Mercury and Me on the Best Books of 1994
Mercury and Me came out in 1994. Of the 42 books first published in 1994 that met BookWard's data bar, it ranks #5 on our Best Books of 1994 list.
Why it made the list: 598 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4 out of 5 (23 ratings); 43 are reading it right now. The list ranks each year’s books on how many readers have picked them up, how highly readers rate them, and how many are reading them right now.
It earns Being read right now.
Nearby on the 1994 list
- The Six Pillars of Self-esteem Nathaniel Branden, #3
- Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, #4
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus John Gray, #6
- Insomnia Stephen King, #7
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The numbers behind it
- Readers: 538 want to read it, 43 are reading it now and 17 have read it, according to Open Library.
- Ratings: 4 out of 5 from 23 Open Library ratings.
| Signal | This book (0 to 100) | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | 90 | 55% |
| Reader love | 60 | 25% |
| Being read right now | 90 | 20% |
Questions about Mercury and Me
When was Mercury and Me published?
Mercury and Me by Jim Hutton was first published in 1994.
Was Mercury and Me one of the best books of 1994?
Mercury and Me is #5 on BookWard's Best Books of 1994, out of 42 1994 books that cleared our data bar. 598 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4 out of 5 (23 ratings); 43 are reading it right now.
Why is Mercury and Me on the Best Books of 1994 list?
598 readers have shelved it on Open Library; readers rate it 4 out of 5 (23 ratings); 43 are reading it right now.
More of the best books of 1994
- Guess How Much I Love You Sam McBratney, #1
- Artificial Intelligence Stuart J. Russell, #2
- The Six Pillars of Self-esteem Nathaniel Branden, #3
- Long Walk to Freedom Nelson Mandela, #4
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus John Gray, #6
- Insomnia Stephen King, #7
See the full Best Books of 1994, the Top 100, or new books on Rising.
How we know
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