Excellent reaction! Great commentary on both the music and the visual aspects of this performance. Such as on Freddie's incredible stage performance and presence, but also on how the entire band contributed. It was great to see your enthusiasm for a live performance of band you know well now. You also had some great closing words at the end. So glad that you got to see this iconic performance of theirs, and I'm happy that you enjoyed it so much. I'm sure this made Vlad very happy (along with the rest of us Queen fans). Merry Christmas!
I'm 67 now but as a 27 year old I was in that tent in the middle of the stadium operating the lighting system bricking myself that I'd get it wrong , I think we got away with it , greatest concert I've ever worked at and believe me I worked hundreds of concerts in my life , Freddie was the ultimate goat
My first and only lighting position I lit a play with all scene transitions to Elvis Costello songs. Became such a huge fan due to that show. Would have LOVED to see this one, but at least saw Queen live twice with Freddie and once with Adam.
The reason Mercury never came across as crass or crude was because he had a cheekiness - an undeniable humour - to his performances. An incredible voice, a genius song-writer, and and astounding performer. What more could anyone ask for?
@@joestunnerboxingAgreed, the humor and cheekiness weren’t being crassly played for crude shock value so even the mic play simply came across (at least to me) as a master showman having a bit of silly fun. But to give due credit, he shares that genius chart topping songwriting accolade with his three bandmates. He was the most magnificent peacock on stage, even in peahen plain wifebeater and jeans, or barefoot wearing nothing but cap and shorts, his stage presence and command of his two greatest instruments -voice and audience- and complete synergy with his exceptionally matched bandmates were the attention captivating plume of breathtaking beauty that still works its magic on fans, old and new.
My younger brother was at this concert, and HE wasn't a Queen fan - until he attended it. He'd gone to see Led Zeppelin, and thought he'd have to put up with a short Queen set, but oohhh was he in for a shock. He didn't even LIKE Queen, but the next day he went out and bought everything of Queen that he could find in local record shops. We are agreed that this 20 or so minutes are the best 20 or so minutes of rock history. One of the best live rock performances, ever. R.I.P. Freddie. Sorely missed.
Queen played in London. Zeppelin played in Philadelphia, so I'm not sure how he managed to see both!! Unless of course he flew on Concord with Phil Collins who did in fact appear at both Wembley and Philadelphia (where he played drums for Zeppelin!). I think we can call BS on this comment! I'm never sure why people feel the need to do this kind of thing. Just enjoy the show!
26:24 So, her theory is that essentially that Freddie Mercury was the greatest front man in rock history because, despite being an absolute peacock who was more than capable of making it all about him, what he actually did was make it all about the audience. That is an excellent read on his talents.
Freddie actually had a severe throat infection when he performed for this, it's amazing that he managed to get up and deliver at all, against all advice. In his own words, The Show Must Go On! Merry Christmas
Doctors advising him not to perform, but it was out of question. He threw in a few wodka's, as he did later by the last two albums, and the rest is history.
I remember reading he was running a temperature near 100F, and was in the early stage of essentially strep throat. Didn't speak for days before, and too quite a while to recover after.
The greatest music set in history. Not a second wasted. A selection of songs that highlights the entire bands skills, and Freddie playing the crowd like a fiddle. They completely stole the show. Donations soared after this.
Donations and pledges were only trickling in and Bob Geldof was worried the whole thing was going to be a monumental flop. Then Queen came on...............
Of course it was a joke, but I’m sure there was also an element of truth to it. The rest of the band come across as extremely talented, intellectual and slightly introverted. Then there’s Freddie, who unquestionably is a musical genius, but above all thrives on taking center stage and interacting with the audience. As she said, he acts as an interface between the band and the crowd. Freddie needed Queen and they needed Freddie. A perfect match. The rest of the band members have incredible skill and talent, as does Freddie, but he adds a raw energy that takes the band to another level. Btw, from all acounts Freddie himself was quite the introvert off stage, but on stage he was just mesmerizing and in charge.
@@birchleaf At least you took it as a joke. Some idiot told me he'd seen the interview where that was said, argued for a week, but couldn't give a source. No reporter would have asked that, and his reply would have been "My voice." He actually said it was his job to reach everyone in the audience at every show.
@@birchleaf Yes... he was Freddie Bulsara offstage, and Freddie Mercury onstage. He hated walking alone and being stared at in the early days. But he took charge in the studio, rehearsals, and soundchecks. Even promo videos in the end. He can be heard taking charge in the Green rehearsal by Wreckage in 1969.
Roger & Brian were definitely the extroverted members of the band!! Freddie just became pure music when he stepped on a stage! John was always quiet but he had their tech down to an art! He had 2 members of Queens sound crew go out to the live fest sound tent and calibrate the sound making Queen just the slightest amount louder than everyone else! Queen is extraordinary!
No offense to Queen, but my favorite bands are Pink Floyd and AC-DC. However, my favorite performer is far and away Freddie. His stage presence is probably equivalent to what earlier generations saw w/ the Beatles and Elvis. Charisma off the charts.
The ONLY reason that I watched Live Aid was to see Queen and Freddie Mercury. For one day Freddie held the whole world in the palm of his hand. It was glorious.
They rehearsed this to perfection. If you look carefully, on the front of the stage by the fold back speakers you'll see 3 lights in a box. Green, amber and red. These were there to give the bands a sense of time. Green - you're good to go, amber - 5 minutes left, flashing amber and red - 2 minutes left, red - stop, you've ran out of time. Watch carefully, that red light comes on exactly on the last beat of 'We are the champions'. Absolute perfection.
The simple fact that they came in within a second or two of their 20 minuet set is also a massive indication of their sheer professionalism. Freddies favourite instrument? "The audience, dear boy, the audience" as he once answered a journalist. Pure magic. RIP Freddie, still missing you.
There is such joy in his performance in front of the crowd, and the band is right there with him. You see the smiles flash between Freddie and Brian, the grin flicked by Roger to John Deacon, they may be four bodies but when they played, they were one soul. I can fully understand why John said that he didn't want to go on once Freddie died, it was like a part of the bands soul was gone and could not be recaptured. Queen didn't play to an audience, they played WITH them. The audience was the fifth member, right along there with them.
By the time he's at the piano for "We Are The Champions", Freddy is COVERED in sweat. He put literally everything he could into that performance, every ounce of energy and power, both physically and vocally. He wasn't performing to get the adulation and the cheers, he was performing to give the crowd the most memorable 20 minutes of their lives, for them and not himself.
It was one of the hottest days of the year. Got sunburn on my left side as did everyone else on the pitch. I was between the stage & the front of house mixing desks for Queen.. A bit closer when David Bowie came on. ⚡❤️ The most stunning day of music I've ever experienced. To say it was a roller-coaster of emotions would be an understatement. ❤️😎🎸
I was lucky enough to be there that day (and also saw Queen at Wembley the next year - 86) and I have never seen an artist that can hold an audience in the palm of his hands the way that Freddie Mercury could.(and my concert going goes back to 1973). Also in 86 he kept up this level of intensity, performance and crowd involvement for 2 hours.
Good for you for being at Queen live concerts go back to 1973 👍 Here we are in January 2025, the music world is still talking about how great magnificent creative Freddie was/is as a musician. His showmanship is truly out of this world and He is so dearly missed!! 🎵🎤😔
Wembley is my favorite concert. They all were amazing, Freddie looked really healthy even though I know by then he was having some health issues. Legendary👑🎸🥁🎹🎤
I was there that day. My friends dad worked back stage and got his daughter and myself tickets. Freddie stole the show and he won the crowd over as soon as he came on stage. Live Aid was the only time i got to see Queen Live and i was blown away by Freddies stage presence. It was like Queen were the main act and the rest were there to back Queen up. I've never had a rush like it watching Freddie. He was totally mezmerizing. Even with a throat infection Freddie sang his heart out. Absolute legend.
Great to know you were there as well, so was i . 71 now by the way. I used to hang around MOTHERS in Erdington Birmingham with John Bonham just before they were MASSIVE Keep the 70s Rock Alive..............
@philliplewis8006 Im 55. I love the 60s, 70s and 80s music. The Woodstock stuff, Fleetwood Mac, The Bee Gees, Queen. I love Freddie and Montserrat Caballe. The Barcelona album is amazing. Freddie was amazing. I cant listen to Adam Lambert. I cant blame John Deacon for retiring. I like abit of Country and Western, blues, jazz, opera. I dont listen to any modern music. Even some 30s, 40s and 50s music is better than listening to Taylor Swift 😂😂
Awesome that you were there. Thanks for sharing that. I was 12, Belgian sitting on the sofa back home,.. jaw dropping to the floor at the 'heyooh' moment.. truly BAFFLED. Also when it was mentioned that in NY a large screen had been pulled up and millions of people were watching a live broadcast over there as well. It was then i realized how big this really was. It was an absolutely insane moment in music history that was very clear but i never imagined it would be the last concert on such a magnitude and such a uniting force for humanity. To this day it seems to inspire quite a few.
@shannontaylor345 I also have eclectic tastes and pretty much gave up on music after the 80s (with some rare exceptions). Can I suggest that you give Ren a listen/watch? Hi Ren is the gateway. Stunning art by a truly gifted musician. A generational talent.
You should watch more Queen live. Especially from the 70s.when he used costumes and got a cool look with long hair and outfits. Also Queen performances were more intimate not just huge arenas like the 80s
Freddie Mercury was such a performer on top of singer and musician. He had an incredible energy on stage, it mught have been quite an experience to be there, not just at "Live Aid" but at their shows, to be fair that very short segment they did is incredible on a whole level!
The story is that they so nearly didn't do this concert, and Freddie was suffering from a throat infection, but on the day this performance was the pivot for the whole of Live Aid and cemented Queen in legend. They knew exactly what was needed, for both the stadium audience and the more than a billion watching on the other end of the cameras, and oh boy did they rise to the occasion.
I am so impressed that a classical musician can have an objective opinion of rock/pop music. In decades gone by the snobbery from both disciplines of music was off the charts. Thank you Amy for your open mind and appreciation.
May I recommend "Pavarotti and friends" - where - among many others you can hear Pavarotti and Sting singing "Panis Angelicus" - or "Barcelona" with Freddie and Montserrat Caballé. Pavarotti also sung with Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Thanks for this, Amy and Vlad. Freddie and Queen stopped touring after the 1986 season... he said he could not continue on that level. So who knows what he was feeling in 1985... I love the fact that the Live Aid performance inspired them to produce some more great music over the next 6 years... it energized them as much as they energized the crowd that day.
He was told by his doctor to rest his voice - and you can hear that at the end... Thank you so much for a most amazing reaction. I'm a super fan so yes, they stole the show. I've gone to Montreux, Switzerland twice for his celebration days in September, you should go - it will change you!
The introduction to this is something I haven't seen since I was 10 years old! Usually, it cuts straight into Queen's entrance. Wow, of all the times I've seen this since, this one took me back to the day watching this live with my dad, recording it all on our vhs. You felt the world unite that day. Time has made me realize that that's very rare in human history. Truly a day to treasure.
I love your breakdown on Freddie's movement and how it relates to the audience and the band. One thing I thought of when you were talking about his outfit: it's relatively plain, but the all white is a more subtle way to project himself. I've watched his live performance of "Somebody to Love" sooo many times, and what struck me is how they started raising the lighting with just him at the piano; the way he seemed to glow in all white was such an amazing visual.
This was a lovely Christmas present to us Queen Fans. Thankyou. You are the Freddie of Virgin Rock. The best frontwoman and definitely the best reactor and commentator.
TY! I have posted this countless times. World we Created remains one of my fav songs and sadly more appropriate today than ever. If you haven't seen the recent performances w/Adam check out a video. I saw them live a little over a year ago and it was amazing. Real leaves falling to the ground, while the last tree was on the screens. Stunning, as were Freddie & Brian in the Live Aid version!!
@@Osvie01-uc8go Yes, and they also performed later in the night, when it was dark. Have you not seen their performance of Is This the world We Created? It sums up what the whole concert was about. Look it up, it's beautiful.
Once you 'Get' Queen...They become part of your soul and mental wallpaper. Although now in this 21st century there is so much mystique surrounding Queen, and particularly Freddie's legendary status...We who were privileged to see Queen perform live, knew instinctively that we were witnessing inimitable greatness. I was so very fortunate to attend several of their concerts in different parts of the world in the mid 80's...This band were the perfect storm, and Freddie was the God with pockets full of fairy dust, who ensured each and every ticket holder experienced the absolute time of their lives. Dear Freddie showed us inside his heart...and we will love him forever for it.❤
I am very jealous of you😅 everyday I wish I could go back in time to see a live queen show. Sadly I will never be able too 😢 I love queen and Freddy very much and they are a big inspiration for me and they influence me everyday in my life! I’m 17 now and I remember asking my dad if he remembers anything from queen and the remembers the live aid preformance on the tv, he was only 6 years old but remembers it pretty well( we are from Sweden). It would be cool to know more about how they were live. :)
@Emma-qj6sz They really were so brilliant live....truly magical. I have many beautiful memories of their concerts. For 2 of the several memorable shows I attended, I was 2nd row centre, and when Queen entered the stage there was a mighty deafening roar from the crowd behind me as the mass of people surged forward. Freddie, Brian, John and Roger looked so large, not like real people at all. At the time Queen was the biggest, loudest, tightest band on the planet...mesmerising.
It wasn’t only Queen who realized they had been sensational. Paul Gambaccini, who was part of the BBC broadcasting team at Live Aid, recalled the awe among other superstar musicians watching backstage. “Everybody realized that Queen was stealing the show,” said Gambaccini. These were the very words Elton John uttered when he rushed into Mercury’s trailer after the set. “You bastards, you stole the show,” joked the charismatic star. “Queen smoked ’em. They just took everybody. They walked away being the greatest band you’d ever seen in your life, and it was unbelievable,” said Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. “And that’s what made the band so great; that’s why they should be recognized as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, because they could connect with an audience.” . Their impact was summed up by Geldof. “Queen were absolutely the best band of the day,” the Live Aid organizer said. “They played the best, had the best sound, used their time to the full. They understood the idea exactly, that it was a global jukebox. They just went and smashed one hit after another. It was the perfect stage for Freddie: the whole world.”
Can't watch this without tearing up at 51 yrs old..i remember seeing this on TV as a young man and thinking the entire world was on the same page at that time....was magic 🤘🔥
@amybradley5821 sister..the older you get the more you appreciate things.. living long enough to watch everyone and everything in your life peel off makes you understand when you see something truly incredible..🙂🖐️ merry Christmas.
@ so true. I remember that day and watching it. I’ve been lucky enough to see people like Bowie, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Jeff Beck before they died. There is nothing like live music.
I was lucky enough to see him in early days as he learnt how to communicate with the audience. So much fun, and I celebrated him throughout my youth. Caught flowers twice, drumsticks, but never a banana.
When coaxing Freddie to agree Geldof told him, “Freddie its the perfect crowd for you.” When Freddie asked why, the reply was “bc it’s the world” You must watch (hopefully react to the encore) you may have to do it as an audio only but it’s well worth the watch for you. As you discuss the bands energetic delivery the encore is a complete contrast. Just Freddie, Brian & his 12 string. Simply amazing. Merry Christmas!
Geldof announced Queen along with everyone else at the April 1985 press conference, with promoter Harvey Goldsmith, while the band were in Australia/New Zealand. Manager Jim Beach was furious, and phoned Geldof. But it put them in the position where they couldn't pull out. Imagine the newspaper headlines. Tears For Fears later got slammed for refusing to perform at Live Aid, and their career was soon over.
Thank you so much Amy, what a nice surprise!! What a perfect gift for your subscribers, sharing the love and talents of Queen and Freddie... BUT... it's a shame you didn't experience the encore performance of the night, "Is This The World We Created?"... such a poignant and fitting song for the ages... Bless you and hoping and praying your Christmas was as memorable as the gift you gave us today... Looking forward to another fabulous New Year of music to explore and experience together. Namaste.
I think it was also the perfect moment in time for that gig, because Queen had made a lot of very different songs, changed styles from record to record and had lost the solid rock fan base from the 70s. But at that concert, about everyone in the crowd and at home realized Queen was part of their musical life and they all had a favourite Queen song.
The most amazing part is that Freddy had vocal issues leading up to this and his doctor strongly suggested he not do it. You can hear a few parts in the higher notes where he falters, but to dominate in such an amazing way and persevere through it all is most incredible.
It's a testament to the whole band's professionalism that they pulled off this performance when they couldn't even hear one another on stage (Brian May.) You can hear Roger's voice getting louder and louder as the set progresses as he supports Freddie's voice which is beginning to show the strain. What a tight band they were.
Freddie was sick, he was starting to get a lot of colds during this time. Freddie did a great performance, because it was only 21 minutes. Queen's usual sets of 2 hours was obviously far more difficult if you were sick. This is his best live version of Hammer To Fall and We Are The Champions. We Are The Champions is a very difficult song to sing.
Great review. Yes, even though he was used to doing 2-3hr shows, it's obvious his voice was infected and you can hear it in parts, as you did. And the reason why his doctor advised against doing the show. Even with that handicap they stole the show, because they had the songs, they played hits only, they had the Queen sound (with a very limited sound check), Mercury's had the ability to hold a crowd and an amazing presence. Yes there's croaks and pitching issues near the end, but still everyone can put that aside and claim it one of the top live performances. That's something. Seen them in Dublin around this time, 84' I think, unreal, they played for 3 hrs, Freddie would take breaks as Brian would do long solos, or a Roger drum solo.
Great reaction! If you watch the interview Queen gave after the concert, they talk about how the acoustics on stage were horrendous and they couldn’t hear each other. They were going on instinct hand gestures and just years of being together. That’s why at the you see them gather around Roger at certain times, it’s so they could make sure they were in time together. Adds whole new appreciation to the performance
He is performing to the people in the back row. It was the way he always performed. Freddie said he does this, and this is what his makes his gestures, voice, and movements so grandiose. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden also took this advice from Freddie and still does this today. This is what makes an incredible frontman.
Not °just° these things, I think. Freddie IS the MUSIC HIMSELF!!!!! This is in his blood, he said it himself. His beautiful unique voice. melodies, unique singing and rythmic styles with his manners, humour on stage, brilliant musician, songwriter, storyteller make him really special.And his being, personality comes across. He is an exceptional talent who found fortunately his brilliant mates or they found each other. Brian, Roger and John are also highly talented. They are exceptional perfect together.
So glad I watched this! I think I’ve seen dozens of reaction videos to this performance and thought l’ve seen every comment there is. Still, you were able to bring new perpectives to this! Thank you so much!
Freddie's doctor told him he shouldn't do the concert due to a severe throat infection, but he went out there and won the day. Freddie was so enchanting and mesmerizing along with child like sweetness. Freddie didn't know he had AIDs at the time, but his health was beginning to decline. Thank you.
This is patently false. There’s literally zero evidence he was sick at the time. I checked all the facts checking sites and even checked all the AIs to scour all the data. Please stop spreading false info.
The likes of Freddie will never be seen again. He was a master showman and singer. These 20 mins entranced me as a teen ager and now im in my early 50s and they hit even harder.
The most engaging thing that captured the audience at home was the crowd reaction to Radio Gaga because the audience did the hand clap from the music video. I remember it was so mind blowing that the audience basically spontaneously mirrored the music video. I can’t actually put it into words. I was 11 years old at the time 😂
He somehow connected the audience to the music and to each other. As the first band that day he helped everyone that appeared later and made the day so special. Genius.
Great reaction, and thank you for this. This brings back so many incredible memories of what turned out to be one of the best days of my life. I was there in Wembley stadium 6 rows back from the stage, standing next to the girl in the black top on the guys shoulders, and you are correct,,, when Freddie was at the front of the stage ,connecting with the crowd, you felt as if he was singing to you personally. When I look at my 32 year old self rocking out with the rest of the crowd, I get goosebumps all over. I've witnessed many great live performances from top bands over the years, but this one by Queen has to be the best ever. Thank you so much for this reaction, now I'm going to sit and watch it all over again.
I love when classical musicians react to this, it’s the same as every other person, it’s joyful, wonderful and majestic, Queen will never be equalled and it’s brilliant
Another bit of Live Aid trivia: Phil Collins played at the London gig, went straight to Heathrow, got on Concorde and got to the US in time to play the Philadelphia gig as well.
Great commentary. You always are able to express what I feel but can not express myself. Amazing. Imagine Freddie had a throat infection and was advised to cancel.. queen has a Christmas dong which he sings in such an emotive manner. It's called Thank God it's Christmas. It's lyrics are very relevant for today.
Ive loved Freddie and Queen since I was 14 in 1974. Freddie poured every fibre of his being and existence into this performance. But somehow, you have lifted an already legendary band to another, almost a mythological level. Thank you.
Yes, he was tired by the end of the performance, but a show like this is what performers live for and dream about. He must have been so overflowing with endorphins by that point, he didn't even notice the exhaustion.
After watching your reactions I always appreciate the music more with details I would have never noticed before. That's what makes a great music reactor/commentator 🤌
This is such a magical reaction that needed to be an hour long on Christmas day just so people could say things in the comments that have already been said 30 million times, as if it's an original thought. God bless the internet and have a happy new year.
I love your videos. As a Queen fan I think you must listen to The March of the Black Queen by QUEEN and to The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke also by Queen
Beautiful review of this legendary performance. Try and check out Wembley 86. Anything from it is amazing. I think youd really like Lap Of The Gods... incredible. This was their last tour, Freddie was disgnosed less than a year later. He looked really healthy and had incredible stamina and energy. They all looked so good and to me were peak Queen. 👑🎸🥁🎹🎤♥️
I remember this on the tv. I think the world stopped when he was on stage. His crowd control was global. I didn't understand just how amazing this was at the time.
In normal Queen concerts Freddie used to save his voice by octaving down some notes. In this performance he did not, he sang every high pitches note although he had a throat infection... Stunning this was, sad we lost him so early, blessed we had him at all!
@lhamoat55 Yes he did, but not as much as he usually did. But again, he could go all the way because of the 20 minute time frame.. But with a throat inflammation, call him stupid, or super human, choose either way... Personally I would not have risked it, if my voice was my trademark. You can only ruin it once, and then it's over. I am a bassplayer and singer in a band, and I have had some troubles with the voice in the past... it took months to heal, and it never came back the same. It is not a big difference, but some notes I took for granted are way out of reach. So these days I never sing with a throat problem, cause I don't think it can take that a second time... Only got one you know...
Mesmerising - the vibrancy of Freddie's performance, working the stage end to end. Bass and drums made a solid bedrock for the others to perform their own magic. What an incredible performance by the whole band who come together in a superb concert. Thank you!
Excellent reaction! Great commentary on both the music and the visual aspects of this performance. Such as on Freddie's incredible stage performance and presence, but also on how the entire band contributed. It was great to see your enthusiasm for a live performance of band you know well now. You also had some great closing words at the end. So glad that you got to see this iconic performance of theirs, and I'm happy that you enjoyed it so much. I'm sure this made Vlad very happy (along with the rest of us Queen fans). Merry Christmas!
This review is almost a piece of art. She really nailed it. Great to see the emotion Queen brought out of her. So much fun.
I'm 67 now but as a 27 year old I was in that tent in the middle of the stadium operating the lighting system bricking myself that I'd get it wrong , I think we got away with it , greatest concert I've ever worked at and believe me I worked hundreds of concerts in my life , Freddie was the ultimate goat
When I joined IATSE we studied this show! I salute you!
I was lucky enough to be there that day and it was fantastic.
I can only imagine the pressure you must have felt. You all made magic that day !
From 10 year old me sitting in front of dads tv, Thank you
My first and only lighting position I lit a play with all scene transitions to Elvis Costello songs. Became such a huge fan due to that show. Would have LOVED to see this one, but at least saw Queen live twice with Freddie and once with Adam.
„When you look at him you see music.“ Has there ever been a more beautiful thing said about Freddie?
Yes! I love that comment!
Peter Freestone -Freddie’s PA aka Phoebe once said: “ Freddie was music.” ❤
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@@kendallneason3645I love how dedicated Peter has been to Freddie all these years.🥰
The reason Mercury never came across as crass or crude was because he had a cheekiness - an undeniable humour - to his performances. An incredible voice, a genius song-writer, and and astounding performer. What more could anyone ask for?
@@joestunnerboxingAgreed, the humor and cheekiness weren’t being crassly played for crude shock value so even the mic play simply came across (at least to me) as a master showman having a bit of silly fun. But to give due credit, he shares that genius chart topping songwriting accolade with his three bandmates.
He was the most magnificent peacock on stage, even in peahen plain wifebeater and jeans, or barefoot wearing nothing but cap and shorts, his stage presence and command of his two greatest instruments -voice and audience- and complete synergy with his exceptionally matched bandmates were the attention captivating plume of breathtaking beauty that still works its magic on fans, old and new.
he was also very very shy off stage.......
I know what you mean. Some people even say he was gay! 🤣🤣🤣
My younger brother was at this concert, and HE wasn't a Queen fan - until he attended it. He'd gone to see Led Zeppelin, and thought he'd have to put up with a short Queen set, but oohhh was he in for a shock. He didn't even LIKE Queen, but the next day he went out and bought everything of Queen that he could find in local record shops.
We are agreed that this 20 or so minutes are the best 20 or so minutes of rock history. One of the best live rock performances, ever.
R.I.P. Freddie. Sorely missed.
sure
He must have been really gutted as Led Zeppelin played in the USA part of the show about 12 hours after Queen
@@papalaz4444244 That's what he bought tickets for. The show. At Wembley.
@@papalaz4444244 No... 6 HOURS AFTER QUEEN. And he watched LZ on TV in a pub in Greenford, West London, and was pretty disappointed.
Queen played in London. Zeppelin played in Philadelphia, so I'm not sure how he managed to see both!!
Unless of course he flew on Concord with Phil Collins who did in fact appear at both Wembley and Philadelphia (where he played drums for Zeppelin!). I think we can call BS on this comment! I'm never sure why people feel the need to do this kind of thing. Just enjoy the show!
@@RobertHoward-d8g Thought you said he was AT the show. If we are counting watching on TV, I was at it to. Sadly, while I saw it, I wasn't at it!
26:24 So, her theory is that essentially that Freddie Mercury was the greatest front man in rock history because, despite being an absolute peacock who was more than capable of making it all about him, what he actually did was make it all about the audience.
That is an excellent read on his talents.
Freddie actually had a severe throat infection when he performed for this, it's amazing that he managed to get up and deliver at all, against all advice. In his own words, The Show Must Go On! Merry Christmas
When he played in NZ a few months earlier he complained that his "voice was f*cked, darlings".
Doctors advising him not to perform, but it was out of question. He threw in a few wodka's, as he did later by the last two albums, and the rest is history.
It's always tough to watch this performance knowing how much pain he must've been in. He really gave it everything, and it was truly heroic.
I don't believe it was severe, but he wasn't at 100%.
I remember reading he was running a temperature near 100F, and was in the early stage of essentially strep throat. Didn't speak for days before, and too quite a while to recover after.
It’s very clear that nearly 40 years later this performance has not lost its power to excite and inspire.
The greatest music set in history. Not a second wasted. A selection of songs that highlights the entire bands skills, and Freddie playing the crowd like a fiddle. They completely stole the show. Donations soared after this.
Donations and pledges were only trickling in and Bob Geldof was worried the whole thing was going to be a monumental flop. Then Queen came on...............
In history?
@@orangewarm1Yes
@@orangewarm1 Thus performance holds the title of greatest live performance in Classic Rock history.👍
When asked what instrument Freddie preferred playing he said, "the audience, Darling."
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That was in the Audiogalaxy forums way back in 1999. It was meant to be a joke, but idiots take it literally.
Of course it was a joke, but I’m sure there was also an element of truth to it.
The rest of the band come across as extremely talented, intellectual and slightly introverted. Then there’s Freddie, who unquestionably is a musical genius, but above all thrives on taking center stage and interacting with the audience. As she said, he acts as an interface between the band and the crowd. Freddie needed Queen and they needed Freddie. A perfect match. The rest of the band members have incredible skill and talent, as does Freddie, but he adds a raw energy that takes the band to another level.
Btw, from all acounts Freddie himself was quite the introvert off stage, but on stage he was just mesmerizing and in charge.
@@birchleaf At least you took it as a joke. Some idiot told me he'd seen the interview where that was said, argued for a week, but couldn't give a source. No reporter would have asked that, and his reply would have been "My voice." He actually said it was his job to reach everyone in the audience at every show.
@@birchleaf Yes... he was Freddie Bulsara offstage, and Freddie Mercury onstage. He hated walking alone and being stared at in the early days. But he took charge in the studio, rehearsals, and soundchecks. Even promo videos in the end. He can be heard taking charge in the Green rehearsal by Wreckage in 1969.
Roger & Brian were definitely the extroverted members of the band!! Freddie just became pure music when he stepped on a stage! John was always quiet but he had their tech down to an art! He had 2 members of Queens sound crew go out to the live fest sound tent and calibrate the sound making Queen just the slightest amount louder than everyone else! Queen is extraordinary!
Mic in one hand, 80,000 fans on the other.
and the one billion watching on TV
@shanepye7078 Well said 👍
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No offense to Queen, but my favorite bands are Pink Floyd and AC-DC. However, my favorite performer is far and away Freddie. His stage presence is probably equivalent to what earlier generations saw w/ the Beatles and Elvis. Charisma off the charts.
I always say that Freddie had the world in the palm of his hand and Queen owned the world for those 20 minutes.
The ONLY reason that I watched Live Aid was to see Queen and Freddie Mercury. For one day Freddie held the whole world in the palm of his hand. It was glorious.
He did that for quite a few years and quite a few Queen gigs.
They rehearsed this to perfection. If you look carefully, on the front of the stage by the fold back speakers you'll see 3 lights in a box. Green, amber and red. These were there to give the bands a sense of time. Green - you're good to go, amber - 5 minutes left, flashing amber and red - 2 minutes left, red - stop, you've ran out of time. Watch carefully, that red light comes on exactly on the last beat of 'We are the champions'. Absolute perfection.
they finished with ten seconds to spare :)
@@JanS1 I think, if you watch, Freddie hits that last arm swing signaling the last notes just as the light changes.
Hands down the most insightful reaction to this event. Loved your analysis that recognises not just Freddie but the Whole Band. Thank you Amy 🙏
Like you, I discovered Queen, Black Sabbath, Tom Petty, Sting _et al_ , about 20 years later! 😅
But there will never be another Freddie Mercury. ❤ 😢
The simple fact that they came in within a second or two of their 20 minuet set is also a massive indication of their sheer professionalism. Freddies favourite instrument? "The audience, dear boy, the audience" as he once answered a journalist. Pure magic. RIP Freddie, still missing you.
There is such joy in his performance in front of the crowd, and the band is right there with him. You see the smiles flash between Freddie and Brian, the grin flicked by Roger to John Deacon, they may be four bodies but when they played, they were one soul. I can fully understand why John said that he didn't want to go on once Freddie died, it was like a part of the bands soul was gone and could not be recaptured.
Queen didn't play to an audience, they played WITH them. The audience was the fifth member, right along there with them.
Even the band was surprised and impressed by how great Freddie was that day.
By the time he's at the piano for "We Are The Champions", Freddy is COVERED in sweat. He put literally everything he could into that performance, every ounce of energy and power, both physically and vocally. He wasn't performing to get the adulation and the cheers, he was performing to give the crowd the most memorable 20 minutes of their lives, for them and not himself.
Freddie was born to perform. Miss him so much.
Freddie was ill and told not to go on. A pure performer who knew how to work an audience. For 20 odd minutes a different Queen ruled the U.K.
It was one of the hottest days of the year. Got sunburn on my left side as did everyone else on the pitch. I was between the stage & the front of house mixing desks for Queen.. A bit closer when David Bowie came on. ⚡❤️
The most stunning day of music I've ever experienced. To say it was a roller-coaster of emotions would be an understatement. ❤️😎🎸
I was lucky enough to be there that day (and also saw Queen at Wembley the next year - 86) and I have never seen an artist that can hold an audience in the palm of his hands the way that Freddie Mercury could.(and my concert going goes back to 1973). Also in 86 he kept up this level of intensity, performance and crowd involvement for 2 hours.
Good for you for being at Queen live concerts go back to 1973 👍
Here we are in January 2025, the music world is still talking about how great magnificent creative Freddie was/is as a musician. His showmanship is truly out of this world and He is so dearly missed!! 🎵🎤😔
Wembley is my favorite concert. They all were amazing, Freddie looked really healthy even though I know by then he was having some health issues. Legendary👑🎸🥁🎹🎤
I was there that day. My friends dad worked back stage and got his daughter and myself tickets. Freddie stole the show and he won the crowd over as soon as he came on stage. Live Aid was the only time i got to see Queen Live and i was blown away by Freddies stage presence. It was like Queen were the main act and the rest were there to back Queen up. I've never had a rush like it watching Freddie. He was totally mezmerizing. Even with a throat infection Freddie sang his heart out. Absolute legend.
Great to know you were there as well, so was i . 71 now by the way. I used to hang around MOTHERS in Erdington Birmingham with John Bonham just before they were MASSIVE Keep the 70s Rock Alive..............
@philliplewis8006 Im 55. I love the 60s, 70s and 80s music. The Woodstock stuff, Fleetwood Mac, The Bee Gees, Queen. I love Freddie and Montserrat Caballe. The Barcelona album is amazing. Freddie was amazing. I cant listen to Adam Lambert. I cant blame John Deacon for retiring. I like abit of Country and Western, blues, jazz, opera. I dont listen to any modern music. Even some 30s, 40s and 50s music is better than listening to Taylor Swift 😂😂
Awesome that you were there. Thanks for sharing that. I was 12, Belgian sitting on the sofa back home,.. jaw dropping to the floor at the 'heyooh' moment.. truly BAFFLED. Also when it was mentioned that in NY a large screen had been pulled up and millions of people were watching a live broadcast over there as well. It was then i realized how big this really was. It was an absolutely insane moment in music history that was very clear but i never imagined it would be the last concert on such a magnitude and such a uniting force for humanity. To this day it seems to inspire quite a few.
@shannontaylor345 I also have eclectic tastes and pretty much gave up on music after the 80s (with some rare exceptions).
Can I suggest that you give Ren a listen/watch?
Hi Ren is the gateway. Stunning art by a truly gifted musician. A generational talent.
Just can't take your eyes off Freddie and Queen members ❤👑🎶
The shots from behind him into the audience are so awesome.
You should watch more Queen live. Especially from the 70s.when he used costumes and got a cool look with long hair and outfits. Also Queen performances were more intimate not just huge arenas like the 80s
Freddie Mercury was such a performer on top of singer and musician. He had an incredible energy on stage, it mught have been quite an experience to be there, not just at "Live Aid" but at their shows, to be fair that very short segment they did is incredible on a whole level!
You can see Freddie loved his audience and we loved him back.
The story is that they so nearly didn't do this concert, and Freddie was suffering from a throat infection, but on the day this performance was the pivot for the whole of Live Aid and cemented Queen in legend. They knew exactly what was needed, for both the stadium audience and the more than a billion watching on the other end of the cameras, and oh boy did they rise to the occasion.
I am so impressed that a classical musician can have an objective opinion of rock/pop music.
In decades gone by the snobbery from both disciplines of music was off the charts. Thank you Amy for your open mind and appreciation.
Fred himself had practical and theory training in classical piano.
She’s come a long way since her first listen
I read his first piano lesson were at age 7! @@eviep2
“Objective opinion”, lol.
May I recommend "Pavarotti and friends" - where - among many others you can hear Pavarotti and Sting singing "Panis Angelicus" - or "Barcelona" with Freddie and Montserrat Caballé. Pavarotti also sung with Brian May and Roger Taylor.
I think this is the greatest live set ever done!!!! Freddy you are truly missed 💙💙💙💙💙 you live forever in our hearts ❤❤❤❤❤
Freddie is GENUINELY LOVED
Queen owned the stage that day. Showed how Freddie was the best frontman ever, bar none.
Thanks for this, Amy and Vlad. Freddie and Queen stopped touring after the 1986 season... he said he could not continue on that level. So who knows what he was feeling in 1985... I love the fact that the Live Aid performance inspired them to produce some more great music over the next 6 years... it energized them as much as they energized the crowd that day.
He was told by his doctor to rest his voice - and you can hear that at the end... Thank you so much for a most amazing reaction. I'm a super fan so yes, they stole the show. I've gone to Montreux, Switzerland twice for his celebration days in September, you should go - it will change you!
Thank you, THANK you, THANK YOU, Amy and Vlad, for this lovely Holiday gift.💕
The introduction to this is something I haven't seen since I was 10 years old! Usually, it cuts straight into Queen's entrance. Wow, of all the times I've seen this since, this one took me back to the day watching this live with my dad, recording it all on our vhs. You felt the world unite that day.
Time has made me realize that that's very rare in human history. Truly a day to treasure.
I love your breakdown on Freddie's movement and how it relates to the audience and the band. One thing I thought of when you were talking about his outfit: it's relatively plain, but the all white is a more subtle way to project himself. I've watched his live performance of "Somebody to Love" sooo many times, and what struck me is how they started raising the lighting with just him at the piano; the way he seemed to glow in all white was such an amazing visual.
This was a lovely Christmas present to us Queen Fans. Thankyou. You are the Freddie of Virgin Rock. The best frontwoman and definitely the best reactor and commentator.
Most people forget but Freddie and Brian performed at the end of the night , amazing acoustic performance 😊
TY! I have posted this countless times. World we Created remains one of my fav songs and sadly more appropriate today than ever. If you haven't seen the recent performances w/Adam check out a video. I saw them live a little over a year ago and it was amazing. Real leaves falling to the ground, while the last tree was on the screens. Stunning, as were Freddie & Brian in the Live Aid version!!
No they didn't, they literally performed at the prime time hour when most people would settle down to watch tv.
@@Osvie01-uc8go Freddie and Brian had another mini set at the end
@@sigvekjnny8380Oh damn, I must be tired because I didn't read it right. I thought the Queen performance.
@@Osvie01-uc8go Yes, and they also performed later in the night, when it was dark. Have you not seen their performance of Is This the world We Created? It sums up what the whole concert was about. Look it up, it's beautiful.
Once you 'Get' Queen...They become part of your soul and mental wallpaper. Although now in this 21st century there is so much mystique surrounding Queen, and particularly Freddie's legendary status...We who were privileged to see Queen perform live, knew instinctively that we were witnessing inimitable greatness. I was so very fortunate to attend several of their concerts in different parts of the world in the mid 80's...This band were the perfect storm, and Freddie was the God with pockets full of fairy dust, who ensured each and every ticket holder experienced the absolute time of their lives. Dear Freddie showed us inside his heart...and we will love him forever for it.❤
I am very jealous of you😅 everyday I wish I could go back in time to see a live queen show. Sadly I will never be able too 😢 I love queen and Freddy very much and they are a big inspiration for me and they influence me everyday in my life! I’m 17 now and I remember asking my dad if he remembers anything from queen and the remembers the live aid preformance on the tv, he was only 6 years old but remembers it pretty well( we are from Sweden). It would be cool to know more about how they were live. :)
@Emma-qj6sz They really were so brilliant live....truly magical. I have many beautiful memories of their concerts. For 2 of the several memorable shows I attended, I was 2nd row centre, and when Queen entered the stage there was a mighty deafening roar from the crowd behind me as the mass of people surged forward. Freddie, Brian, John and Roger looked so large, not like real people at all. At the time Queen was the biggest, loudest, tightest band on the planet...mesmerising.
It wasn’t only Queen who realized they had been sensational. Paul Gambaccini, who was part of the BBC broadcasting team at Live Aid, recalled the awe among other superstar musicians watching backstage. “Everybody realized that Queen was stealing the show,” said Gambaccini. These were the very words Elton John uttered when he rushed into Mercury’s trailer after the set. “You bastards, you stole the show,” joked the charismatic star.
“Queen smoked ’em. They just took everybody. They walked away being the greatest band you’d ever seen in your life, and it was unbelievable,” said Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. “And that’s what made the band so great; that’s why they should be recognized as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, because they could connect with an audience.”
. Their impact was summed up by Geldof. “Queen were absolutely the best band of the day,” the Live Aid organizer said. “They played the best, had the best sound, used their time to the full. They understood the idea exactly, that it was a global jukebox. They just went and smashed one hit after another. It was the perfect stage for Freddie: the whole world.”
Can't watch this without tearing up at 51 yrs old..i remember seeing this on TV as a young man and thinking the entire world was on the same page at that time....was magic 🤘🔥
62 and I still tear up every time too, miss him and his talent
@amybradley5821 sister..the older you get the more you appreciate things.. living long enough to watch everyone and everything in your life peel off makes you understand when you see something truly incredible..🙂🖐️ merry Christmas.
@ so true. I remember that day and watching it. I’ve been lucky enough to see people like Bowie, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughn, BB King, Jeff Beck before they died. There is nothing like live music.
I was lucky enough to see him in early days as he learnt how to communicate with the audience. So much fun, and I celebrated him throughout my youth. Caught flowers twice, drumsticks, but never a banana.
Freddy is a master of the highest class, many years have passed and we still miss him
When coaxing Freddie to agree Geldof told him, “Freddie its the perfect crowd for you.”
When Freddie asked why, the reply was “bc it’s the world”
You must watch (hopefully react to the encore) you may have to do it as an audio only but it’s well worth the watch for you. As you discuss the bands energetic delivery the encore is a complete contrast.
Just Freddie, Brian & his 12 string. Simply amazing.
Merry Christmas!
Geldof announced Queen along with everyone else at the April 1985 press conference, with promoter Harvey Goldsmith, while the band were in Australia/New Zealand. Manager Jim Beach was furious, and phoned Geldof. But it put them in the position where they couldn't pull out. Imagine the newspaper headlines. Tears For Fears later got slammed for refusing to perform at Live Aid, and their career was soon over.
Thank you so much Amy, what a nice surprise!! What a perfect gift for your subscribers, sharing the love and talents of Queen and Freddie... BUT... it's a shame you didn't experience the encore performance of the night, "Is This The World We Created?"... such a poignant and fitting song for the ages... Bless you and hoping and praying your Christmas was as memorable as the gift you gave us today... Looking forward to another fabulous New Year of music to explore and experience together. Namaste.
Freddie was a cheeky good time chappie. Fun, wonderful, and brilliant. No one did showmanship better than he.❤❤❤❤❤❤
what i love about these reaction videos is how you all smile at how amazing Queen is. everyone smiles because its great music and performance
Without a doubt, the greatest live band ever.
Freddie - the absolute king of stadium rockers! Irreplaceable.
Freddie Mercury...the perfect blend of musical talent, charisma, and showmanship.
I think it was also the perfect moment in time for that gig, because Queen had made a lot of very different songs, changed styles from record to record and had lost the solid rock fan base from the 70s. But at that concert, about everyone in the crowd and at home realized Queen was part of their musical life and they all had a favourite Queen song.
The most amazing part is that Freddy had vocal issues leading up to this and his doctor strongly suggested he not do it. You can hear a few parts in the higher notes where he falters, but to dominate in such an amazing way and persevere through it all is most incredible.
It's a testament to the whole band's professionalism that they pulled off this performance when they couldn't even hear one another on stage (Brian May.) You can hear Roger's voice getting louder and louder as the set progresses as he supports Freddie's voice which is beginning to show the strain. What a tight band they were.
Freddie was sick, he was starting to get a lot of colds during this time. Freddie did a great performance, because it was only 21 minutes. Queen's usual sets of 2 hours was obviously far more difficult if you were sick. This is his best live version of Hammer To Fall and We Are The Champions. We Are The Champions is a very difficult song to sing.
just another hyped folktale
proof: if he was with a bad throat then the performance of ...world we created wouldn't have happened later
@@RoverWaters Freddie himself said it had been like singing with broken glass in his throat.
Great review. Yes, even though he was used to doing 2-3hr shows, it's obvious his voice was infected and you can hear it in parts, as you did. And the reason why his doctor advised against doing the show.
Even with that handicap they stole the show, because they had the songs, they played hits only, they had the Queen sound (with a very limited sound check), Mercury's had the ability to hold a crowd and an amazing presence.
Yes there's croaks and pitching issues near the end, but still everyone can put that aside and claim it one of the top live performances. That's something.
Seen them in Dublin around this time, 84' I think, unreal, they played for 3 hrs, Freddie would take breaks as Brian would do long solos, or a Roger drum solo.
Great reaction! If you watch the interview Queen gave after the concert, they talk about how the acoustics on stage were horrendous and they couldn’t hear each other. They were going on instinct hand gestures and just years of being together. That’s why at the you see them gather around Roger at certain times, it’s so they could make sure they were in time together. Adds whole new appreciation to the performance
He is performing to the people in the back row. It was the way he always performed. Freddie said he does this, and this is what his makes his gestures, voice, and movements so grandiose. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden also took this advice from Freddie and still does this today. This is what makes an incredible frontman.
U2's Bono does a similar thing and also during _this_ event 🙂
@@mightyV444I agree.
I know there are a few other lead singers who do this but I know it’s not many.
Not °just° these things, I think. Freddie IS the MUSIC HIMSELF!!!!! This is in his blood, he said it himself. His beautiful unique voice. melodies, unique singing and rythmic styles with his manners, humour on stage, brilliant musician, songwriter, storyteller make him really special.And his being, personality comes across. He is an exceptional talent who found fortunately his brilliant mates or they found each other. Brian, Roger and John are also highly talented. They are exceptional perfect together.
Brian May doesnt get enough credit for this performance. Perfection.
So glad I watched this! I think I’ve seen dozens of reaction videos to this performance and thought l’ve seen every comment there is. Still, you were able to bring new perpectives to this! Thank you so much!
Freddie's doctor told him he shouldn't do the concert due to a severe throat infection, but he went out there and won the day. Freddie was so enchanting and mesmerizing along with child like sweetness. Freddie didn't know he had AIDs at the time, but his health was beginning to decline. Thank you.
This is patently false. There’s literally zero evidence he was sick at the time. I checked all the facts checking sites and even checked all the AIs to scour all the data.
Please stop spreading false info.
Somebody to love, Live Montreal 1981 was still the best live performance!!
I smiled so big when this came across my feed❤❤
Fredi madjionicar i hipnotizer mase jednostavno najbolji❤❤❤❤
Thank you Amy and Vlad for such a beautiful surprise!!
May your family have a happy, healthy Christmas.
With many warm wishes from England!
The likes of Freddie will never be seen again. He was a master showman and singer. These 20 mins entranced me as a teen ager and now im in my early 50s and they hit even harder.
The most engaging thing that captured the audience at home was the crowd reaction to Radio Gaga because the audience did the hand clap from the music video. I remember it was so mind blowing that the audience basically spontaneously mirrored the music video. I can’t actually put it into words. I was 11 years old at the time 😂
Wow! This is a wonderful Christmas gift to watch again! I love this Live Aid Concert from 1985! I am ready to watch!
He somehow connected the audience to the music and to each other. As the first band that day he helped everyone that appeared later and made the day so special. Genius.
Great reaction, and thank you for this. This brings back so many incredible memories of what turned out to be one of the best days of my life. I was there in Wembley stadium 6 rows back from the stage, standing next to the girl in the black top on the guys shoulders, and you are correct,,, when Freddie was at the front of the stage ,connecting with the crowd, you felt as if he was singing to you personally. When I look at my 32 year old self rocking out with the rest of the crowd, I get goosebumps all over. I've witnessed many great live performances from top bands over the years, but this one by Queen has to be the best ever. Thank you so much for this reaction, now I'm going to sit and watch it all over again.
Wow! It is the best gift from you, Amy ! Thanks a lot !
I was there one of the best day of my life wish everybody could of been thank you for your content
I’m 52 and have listened to Queen since primary school. No matter how many times I see this it still brings tears. Brilliant reaction too!
I love when classical musicians react to this, it’s the same as every other person, it’s joyful, wonderful and majestic, Queen will never be equalled and it’s brilliant
Queen was the best band EVER. Their versatility is unmatched, and Freddie was a magical being.
Half the world in the palm of his hand. Amazing, awesome. There's not a word big enough.
Another bit of Live Aid trivia: Phil Collins played at the London gig, went straight to Heathrow, got on Concorde and got to the US in time to play the Philadelphia gig as well.
I remember watching this live and thinking that Queen just blew everyones doors off. Epic❤
No one before or since had the stage presence that Freddie Mercury had ✌️& ❤️
Thank you and Merry Christmas. 🌲🌲🌲
Nearly 40 years ago and it still leaves you mind blown, what an astonishing day it was.
Great commentary. You always are able to express what I feel but can not express myself. Amazing. Imagine Freddie had a throat infection and was advised to cancel.. queen has a Christmas dong which he sings in such an emotive manner. It's called Thank God it's Christmas. It's lyrics are very relevant for today.
They're right. Probably the greatest rock performance ever....
Ive loved Freddie and Queen since I was 14 in 1974.
Freddie poured every fibre of his being and existence into this performance.
But somehow, you have lifted an already legendary band to another, almost a mythological level. Thank you.
Yes, he was tired by the end of the performance, but a show like this is what performers live for and dream about. He must have been so overflowing with endorphins by that point, he didn't even notice the exhaustion.
After watching your reactions I always appreciate the music more with details I would have never noticed before.
That's what makes a great music reactor/commentator 🤌
This is such a magical reaction that needed to be an hour long on Christmas day just so people could say things in the comments that have already been said 30 million times, as if it's an original thought. God bless the internet and have a happy new year.
❤ Merry Christmas Amy and thank you for sharing your gift today
Merry Christmas Amy, Vlad and Virgin Rock family. I appreciate this Christmas gift of watching Queen at Live Aid with you. Thank you so much for this.
Freddies songs make me cry ❤❤
I love your videos. As a Queen fan I think you must listen to The March of the Black Queen by QUEEN and to The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke also by Queen
Not for nothing has it been described as the greatest 21 minutes of live rock performance ever. I miss Freddie. He was simply fabulous darlings!
Freddie Mercury oozed, and defined the word Charisma.
I was one of the billion that watched.
so was I - from Denmark
Beautiful review of this legendary performance. Try and check out Wembley 86. Anything from it is amazing. I think youd really like Lap Of The Gods... incredible. This was their last tour, Freddie was disgnosed less than a year later. He looked really healthy and had incredible stamina and energy. They all looked so good and to me were peak Queen. 👑🎸🥁🎹🎤♥️
I remember this on the tv. I think the world stopped when he was on stage. His crowd control was global. I didn't understand just how amazing this was at the time.
I fell in love with Queen the first time I heard them on the radio. "Killer Queen" was the song.
Fantastic song
Gunpowder, gelatine, dynamite with a laser beam.
💜
Great reaction Amy, thanks. That's probably the most animated i have seen you for a reaction. 🙂
Merry Christmas
In normal Queen concerts Freddie used to save his voice by octaving down some notes. In this performance he did not, he sang every high pitches note although he had a throat infection...
Stunning this was, sad we lost him so early, blessed we had him at all!
Actually he did pitch down a number of times and Roger hit the high notes on his behalf.
@lhamoat55 Yes he did, but not as much as he usually did. But again, he could go all the way because of the 20 minute time frame..
But with a throat inflammation, call him stupid, or super human, choose either way...
Personally I would not have risked it, if my voice was my trademark. You can only ruin it once, and then it's over. I am a bassplayer and singer in a band, and I have had some troubles with the voice in the past... it took months to heal, and it never came back the same. It is not a big difference, but some notes I took for granted are way out of reach.
So these days I never sing with a throat problem, cause I don't think it can take that a second time...
Only got one you know...
I am in awe of this performance, and I enjoyed your comments at the end very much.
Mesmerising - the vibrancy of Freddie's performance, working the stage end to end. Bass and drums made a solid bedrock for the others to perform their own magic. What an incredible performance by the whole band who come together in a superb concert. Thank you!