This song is especially powerful because Freddie was dying at this point, he was suffering from AIDS for 4 years prior and his body was still deteriorating, and died, I believe, less than a year after recording this, but he still put his all into the performance, even though he could barely stand the day of recording it, he was warned by Brian May that it might be too hard of a vocal track, but Freddie downed a shot of vodka and sang with all his might in one take what you hear in the song, he destroyed his vocal chords but he didnt care, he just wanted to make sure the show goes on and he really put all of his effort into it, he is easily one of the bravest people ever, he didn't give a shit that he was dying, he was still pushing his body to the limit up until he was bed ridden. A really touching and emotional song is the last song he ever recorded, Mother Love, that is the last time he recorded his voice, but halfway through, he was getting tired, so he said he'll continue the track in a few days, but he never came back. He died before he could finish the song, so in the song, after the guitar solo, the lead vocals change, and it's Brian May, their guitarist, because Freddie had died at the point and the rest of Queen wanted to finish the song, even though they waited 4 years after Freddie's death to record it because of how traumatic his death was to them, he was their best-friend and band mate for over 20 years, and then he's just gone, which really took a toll on them emotionally amd mentally. But after a few years, they built up the will power to finish recording the song and it sends shivers down my spine every time i hear it because of the back story, and towards the end of the song, you hear a ghostly "Mother love, Mother love" echo away, and its Freddie's voice, and its so chilling because he's dead at that point. And the end of the song , I believe, is a very small section of every Queen song from the end of their career to the beginning, and at the very end, it fades into the first song Freddie ever recorded. It's crazy, the last song he ever sang on, ends with the first song he ever sang on.
Thank you for all the information im really enjoying this reaction to Queen seems you are to and Joey has done a wonderfull job at it he doesnt talk through the song turning it on and off and you can see he really feels it.God Bless
Brian May wrote the song and was concerned Freddie couldn't sing it due to him getting more ill. He slammed down some vodka and said" I'll fucking do it, darling" and killed it in ONE take. Fact.
The incredible voice of a dying man.....he sung it with all of his heart and soul. And he spoke the truth, the show still goes on today even though he is no longer with us.There will never be another Freddie.
Hear hear! A truly epic vocal performance under any circumstances, let alone those of poor Freddie at the time he pulled this off. Fucking spectacular.
For some people it helps them get through rough times, myself included. Knowing Freddie died before this was released, yet gave it everything he had, helps us know we can get through what ever is happening to us.
It's my favourite. Freddie was alive when it was released in the UK, but had passed by the time it had it's US release. It feels like only yesterday to me.
I totally agree. Its because as soon as he got his diagnosis, he stopped partying, stopped smoking, and limited his drinking to studio time. He also stopped touring which finally allowed his vocal nodes to heal up.
He was saying it’s almost over. He was very close to dying at this point. 😢 But this song is his personal anthem. I knew you would love it Joey! Great great great reaction!!!!
I get teary-eyed every time I hear: "I'll soon be turning, round the corner now Outside the dawn is breaking But inside, in the dark, I'm aching to be free"
Written by Brain May, whom when they went to record he was afraid Freddie couldnae do it cause it was 1990/89 and Freddie's health wasnae exactly perfect but Freddie knocked back a shot'a vodka and nailed this belter of a song on the first take
Frazer Green the man was just fkn incredible!! God I wish the man would have lived... Could you imagine the hits they would have put out with Freddie’s incredible vocals leading the way!!
@@amandab5941 I think he just really wanted to do it so he would have something to do, a reason to get out of bed in the morning because his body was becoming so weak. He really wanted to keep working for as long as he could. If you watch the video, he doesn't move around hardly at all and it's because he had a lesion on the ball of his foot. If you watch the behind-the-scenes footage of the making of that video, he limps really bad.
Mercury was so ill when the band recorded the song in 1990 that May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it. Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; "I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' - vodka down - and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal."
I am a 45 y/o huge Queen fan, and I LOVE watching you discover their music! I think this song resonates so much because the entire album, Innuendo, when Freddie was so ill from AIDS, and he knew it and his bandmates did too. If you listen to and watch the videos for this, I'm Going Slightly Mad, and These Are The Days Of Our Lives, you can not only see his frailty but his amazing showmanship and how he pushed through right up until the end of his life including that AMAZING voice! These Are The Days Of Our Lives is especially heartbreaking, but so incredibly beautiful and I would love to see you listen/watch the video for it.
Juleah Brewer “these are the days of our lives” played at my grandads funeral in march this year such a powerful and moving song i grew up loving queen my mum always blasted the albums on the record player absolutely love queen there will only ever be one freddie 😎
He was very sick, but he drank some vodka and went for it! He was a tough guy. He is my inspiration, when I feel to give up I think how he fought till the end and I put myself together and move on! For us queenies Freddie is more than a musician, he is a wonderful person who helps many people to fight against depression because they find streght in his courage and relief in his music. Freddie, I miss you.
If you consider that during this tine he was so sick... But his voice, wow, his voice was still amazing. He never sang it on stage. What a performance.... Freddie was unbelievable. No one will be like him 😔❤️
Rover Waters, that was for mother love, you idiot, Brian May sang the final verse, because Freddie never returned to finish it, as he was gravely ill by that point.!
Innuendo is a special album (the last album where Freddie was still alive) and one of their best, even if it is hard to pick one over the other. As much as i like Show Must Go On, my favorite on the album is These Are The Days Of Our Lives, another bittersweet song that just grew and grew on me. You might not get same powerful reaction to it as Show Must Go On initially, but it's definitely one of the very best Queen songs IMO. Innuendo, the song (the last 4 Queen Albums had the same name as one of the tracks, 5 if you include Flash), is kind of like a 90s version of Bohemian Rhapsody, with epic features and multiple transitions. Definitely an experience.
When I found out I was going to be a Grandma to TWIN boys, I suggested they be called Roger and Freddie. Well they said no to Roger but I have identical twin Grandsons named Jake & Freddie. They were born 6 weeks early, on the 24th November, the 21st anniversary of dear Freddie's death. P.S My daughter in law chose to walk down the aisle at their wedding to Fat Bottomed Girls.
Down the aisle to Fat Bottomed Girls??!! WHAT THE HELL?!! Tribute to Freddie but the other should be John. Their faces when they find out they’re named after legends
Anna Jackson They are almost 7 now and enjoy listening to Queen with their parents. When they were just talking, I would get them both the say a word at a time of a line from BoRap. They would do it but when I said "Now put it all together" there would be silence lol apart from the adults laughing.
“Couldn’t even stand when this” “ that frase means he couldn’t stand it like he hated it and that he hated the song ,that is wrong he was ill and he couldn’t do the recording because he was weak but he still pulled through and did it with vodka lol .
Please do Mother Love by Queen. Freddie's last song recorded a month before his death. Brian May had to sing the last verse because Freddie became too ill.
Dude listen to the march of the black queen. It's not very famous but it's as good as bohemian rhapsody and if they were famous when they did it, it would be a hit but no one knows about it because it wasn't a single. It deserves some love
Been requesting this song since his first Queen review. Most long time fans consider it a classic and favorite. But as you say it was never released as a single and it gets buried under a mountain of hits. MotBQ, and the whole black side of Queen 2, may be Queen's finest work.
Dark_Helmut I agree, many classic Queen tracks are never given the prominence they deserve, just because of the enormous breadth of amazing work they wrote and recorded. The Prophet Song also never gets the recognition it deserves, or Brighton Rock.. Even Teo Torriatte (let us cling together)
Joey - you are just awakening to the extraordinary state of awareness that emerges when listening to Queen. Every song - the lyrics, the harmonies, the riffs - enlightening and empowering. Go with them, and you will grow with them!
Genius! Poor and simple! I thank Freddie, Brian and Queen, for giving us this to keep home alive in our hearts! He did sing his heart out in this song!
I love it that you love it! This Dear man was so ill when he recorded this amazing song and his voice just soars. God Bless you Freddy! you were the Greatest Showman.
Hey man love your vids i love this song a lot Freddy was dying when he sung this and he totally smashed it if i could suggest motherlove that was his last song and he never got to finish it
There are some very good documentaries out there on youtube about Freddie. I'm 57 and was lucky enough to see Queen twice in concert back in the day. I really enjoy seeing younger people appreciate Freddie's voice and Queen's music. OK, I'm done sounding like an old lady. The world misses Freddie. There will never be another one like him.
I bought this album when it came out, Freddie is rock royalty. Joey you should check out a concert that Green Day did well it was a punk gig with other bands, in the UK it was. The whole crowd singing Bahamian rhapsody, it's actually really cool, truly awesome.
I’ve been waiting for you to do this one. It’s my favourite Queen song, and perhaps the greatest vocal performance I’ve ever heard, even without knowledge of the tragic context that I didn’t know about when I first heard it. I’m so glad it had the same impact on you as it does whenever I hear it.
Just so you know. Freddie recorded his voice for this sing in one goddamn take! By that time, his health was so bad. Barely walk. He died months after that.
Freddie was a TRUE artist. Like I’ve said before. Today’s artists (not all) are so interested in followers on Instagram, but would they tell bandmates to keep writing them songs to sing while they were dying? He told them to “release songs as long as you can after I’m gone.” He lost his vision, part of his foot... he was skeletal, and died not long after this was done. I hate being a downer but that’s not it. Like everyone else is saying, it’s amazing that he laid these vocals after downing some vodka, even though his throat was shot, and the guys doubted he could do it. He showed them, darling! I love this Queen trip you’re on. If you don’t do a review of the movie, I’m gonna be mad at you. Lol, jk.
Yes he did. He's called to ratty to bring him a guitar. Within 15 minutes he had all the chords sorted. Called the studio and told Mack to get ready ASAP he wanted to record it before Brian May got in there
@@RoverWaters which is what I said, he asked Peter hince, (ratty) for a guitar for the basic chords, then they rushed off to the studio to get the basic track down. Mack said Freddie wanted to get the basic track down before Brian got in and took forever
Wow, I just thought about the lyrics the absolute opposite :P I thought that it says that no matter how much you suffer, don't show it, pretend to be fine. Because no one really wants to see your pain. They don't care about your feelings. They just want you to keep on with the show and entertain them. ...so your interpretation is refreshing ;)
There’s a really great story about this song. This song was recorded at the end of Freddie’s life and Brian May didn’t think he could do it. Freddie look at him, took a giant swig of vodka and said “I’ll ducking do it, darling” and did the whole thing in one take.
This song is so amazing especially because he was in such poor health from AIDS.....he was still able to kick ass, proving no matter how weak and sick he was...the show must go on
This is such an amazing and inspirational song that makes me sad at the same time. But Freddie Mercury, although no longer with us, lives on through his music. And I'm always happy to see new people discovering Queen and enjoying their songs!
This whole album is amazing. He's dying, but he's not letting it drag him down; he doesn't have time to regret, and he's basically saying don't you dare let this stop you either. Cheering you on from his deathbed. Such a... well, a Freddie Mercury move,
As others have told you, Freddie was literally dying by the time this was recorded. Brian May was afraid he couldn't do it. He slammed back some vodka and did it all in one take. Watching the video, and with that context, it's so much more emotional. It's basically him giving a giant middle finger to AIDS and death.
I know many people will tell you the history of this song. I'd like to touch on something a bit different. I've seem most of your reactions to quite a few Queen songs. I've noticed something very interesting and heartwarming. When you first started you always said, Freddie Mercury this and Freddie Mercury that. I bet you don't remember to point where it just became, Freddie this and Freddie that. When you get his music, then he does become more personal, almost like a friend. It was a great journey to watch. :)
This one of my favorite Queen songs! Sadly this was one of the last songs he recorded. I really enjoyed this reaction. I hope you react to Radio Gaga at Live Aid next!! Also I highly recommend White Queen (A Night At The Odeon - Hammersmith 1975) I recommend this one because it HAS to be listened to Live, it sounds so much better than the studio recording!
This song is so much more poignant when you think about him knowing that it might be his last album. It was like he was singing to everyone, family, friends, fans... a Swan Song goodbye for us all. He held his head high and never lost his spark. He was a Shooting Star, he blessed the world with his gift for the short time we had him. He will always be my favorite vocalist ever.
The Show Must Go On is like Freddie Mercury's finale Scud. And yes, none of their songs really sounded the same, excellent remark. That's what I call genius. Now, one word : Innuendo. Your welcome. ^^
this song for me is so powerfull. i can relate to him so much. i am fighting cancer for the second time but this time i have been given terrible percentages but as freddie says! the show must go on!
This is the best song by Queen, in my opinion. Try also "You don't fool me" and "These are the days of our lives". If you are also interested in electronic music, I can recommend: Overload (Distances album) by H.U.V.A. Network Escape (Driving to Heaven) + Keep On Changing Shape (How to Live 100 Years album) by 16B Vagabond des Limbes (Illegal Hardware album) by Mad Contrabender Sun control species - faith in chaos (10 Seconds Away album) by Time Lock The girl with the sun in her head (In Sides album) by Orbital Angel (Mezzanine album) by Massive Attack Alpha (Portraits album) by Vangelis Page of Cups (Voyageur album) and Feel Me Heaven (A Posteriori album) by Enigma
What a powerful song. Brian May and the band were genius. And what a gift we all had to have Freddie bless us with THAT VOICE. Up until the very end he was a true showman.
Big fan of yours after seeing the react to queen vids. Ever listen to the original "We are the World" or anything by Styx like "Renegade" or "Come Sail Away"?
Yeah Joey, I don’t know if you know this-But Freddie was dying, he could barely sing and record for but a few hours at a time at this point. Hence no live performances of this song. He told hid friends in Queen to just keep writing music for him, and he would keep singing. He was a hero, faced death fearless. Freddie Mercury 1946-1991. He would’ve been 72 this past Wednesday September 5th, 2018 All these lyrics are about him facing death and that Queen must go on
One of my favorite Queen songs. Freddie Mercury was the greatest showman and is my favorite singer of all time. Love all the Queen reactions. Keep them coming.
still not listened to Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing!! don’t miss Knopfler’s solo in this version, it will rock your world: ruclips.net/video/8Pa9x9fZBtY/видео.html
If you know freddies back story you will know by this point AIDS had him very weak and ill and because of that the song has a dark theme to it but at the same time its a good tune.
Co written by Freddy. It was his goodbye to this world. He knew he was dieing. I'm sure I saw a documentary where Brian May said that once he realised how I'll Freddy was then he also realised what Freddy wad saying in this song. Listen again with this in mind and it's such an emotional song x
It's haunting. Although it has a double meaning with it being one of the last recordings of Freddie this was written by Brian May and it was about him going through a divorce and depression. Fun fact: When I bought the album Show Must Go On was originally on, Innuendo, it was on a 90 minutes tape bought on a very shady flea market in Turkey for suspiciously little money - most probably counterfeit. But hey, I was broke and a huge Queen fan. When listening to it for the first time I thought the tape had a defect because 16 y/o me didn't realise that the repeating "show must go on" at the end of it was intentionally and part of the song and its message. It took me a few years and when I realised what was going on I felt incredibly dumb.
Try mother love, it was the last song he recorded at montreux before he died apparently ten days after the reason brian is at the end is because Freddie fell ill and couldn't finish he said he'd be back finish it unfortunately he didn't,,, there's a piece in it that makes your hair stand on end with his vocal.
This is my anthem. It's a constant reminder that no matter how hard life get, it isn't as bad as Freddie's was when he recorded this. He topped the Bill, he overkilled. He found the will to carry on and so must I. So I put on a smile and push through.
The lyrics of " I ll face it with a grin I am never giving in" chills because he knew he had days not years left., Yeah and others have said he did it in one take using vodka as a pain killer. I would say watch I am going slightly mad to see Freddies fairwell message.
Im not asking you do this on camera, that's just mean... But please listen again knowing the backstory. It's heartbreaking and even more spectacularly amazing at the same time. Spot the Freddie fan in the crowd!😜
Queen is my favorite band of ALL time... By far.. And I'm totally enjoying your reactions to the songs. If I may make some suggestions, "I Want it All" "The Miracle" "These are the Days of our Lives".. Just a few. If you want more I'll suggest a lot more.
This song is especially powerful because Freddie was dying at this point, he was suffering from AIDS for 4 years prior and his body was still deteriorating, and died, I believe, less than a year after recording this, but he still put his all into the performance, even though he could barely stand the day of recording it, he was warned by Brian May that it might be too hard of a vocal track, but Freddie downed a shot of vodka and sang with all his might in one take what you hear in the song, he destroyed his vocal chords but he didnt care, he just wanted to make sure the show goes on and he really put all of his effort into it, he is easily one of the bravest people ever, he didn't give a shit that he was dying, he was still pushing his body to the limit up until he was bed ridden. A really touching and emotional song is the last song he ever recorded, Mother Love, that is the last time he recorded his voice, but halfway through, he was getting tired, so he said he'll continue the track in a few days, but he never came back. He died before he could finish the song, so in the song, after the guitar solo, the lead vocals change, and it's Brian May, their guitarist, because Freddie had died at the point and the rest of Queen wanted to finish the song, even though they waited 4 years after Freddie's death to record it because of how traumatic his death was to them, he was their best-friend and band mate for over 20 years, and then he's just gone, which really took a toll on them emotionally amd mentally. But after a few years, they built up the will power to finish recording the song and it sends shivers down my spine every time i hear it because of the back story, and towards the end of the song, you hear a ghostly "Mother love, Mother love" echo away, and its Freddie's voice, and its so chilling because he's dead at that point. And the end of the song , I believe, is a very small section of every Queen song from the end of their career to the beginning, and at the very end, it fades into the first song Freddie ever recorded. It's crazy, the last song he ever sang on, ends with the first song he ever sang on.
This 💯%
Thank you, I'm going to watch Mother Love right now.
Great summary for Joey... It changes the whole listening experience to know this... emotional and powerful!!!
Thank you for all the information im really enjoying this reaction to Queen seems you are to and Joey has done a wonderfull job at it he doesnt talk through the song turning it on and off and you can see he really feels it.God Bless
It’s always crazy when people hear the stories behind the song
Brian May wrote the song and was concerned Freddie couldn't sing it due to him getting more ill. He slammed down some vodka and said" I'll fucking do it, darling" and killed it in ONE take. Fact.
Susan Orchard one take? damn
"one take" its false
multitracked songs like this one are not recorded in one take, ever!
Freddie didnt sing the whole song in one take. The quote from Brian about this topic is about the chorus. FACT.
You can clearly tell that Freddie isn't involved in the backing vocals.
PROOF FREDDIE DIDN'T RECORD THE SONG IN ONE TAKE:
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The saddest part is that its Freddie's goodbye
No his goodbye was on his last tour
Freddie's goodbye song was These Are The Days of Our Lives
If you just look at the lyrics, you know he's saying goodbye to his fans. Its pretty obvious
And this was the day of our lives isnt his goodbye, its just his last song
@@LucasF25 Bryan may wrote this song stupid
The incredible voice of a dying man.....he sung it with all of his heart and soul. And he spoke the truth, the show still goes on today even though he is no longer with us.There will never be another Freddie.
Hear hear! A truly epic vocal performance under any circumstances, let alone those of poor Freddie at the time he pulled this off. Fucking spectacular.
He will live forever in my heart
Fucking right! Possibly the greatest frontman and singer of modern ages. His charisma and vocals were absolutely peerless.
Marc Martel is here :)
I think this is a lot of people's favorite Queen song. It just has power.
For some people it helps them get through rough times, myself included. Knowing Freddie died before this was released, yet gave it everything he had, helps us know we can get through what ever is happening to us.
It's my favourite. Freddie was alive when it was released in the UK, but had passed by the time it had it's US release. It feels like only yesterday to me.
It’s certainly my favourite!
It is without a doubt my favorite.The first time I heard it I was maybe 14 or 15 and I had no idea of its story. It just touched me.I could feel it.
I can't hear this and not cry
Brian May was right... Freddie's voice was better than ever towards the end of his life.
was not recorded in one take
see: The Show Must Go On - Queen Days of our Lives
Rover Waters nobody asked. Just let people enjoy the music
now you know
I totally agree. Its because as soon as he got his diagnosis, he stopped partying, stopped smoking, and limited his drinking to studio time. He also stopped touring which finally allowed his vocal nodes to heal up.
It was in one take though
He was saying it’s almost over. He was very close to dying at this point. 😢
But this song is his personal anthem. I knew you would love it Joey! Great great great reaction!!!!
I get teary-eyed every time I hear:
"I'll soon be turning, round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking
But inside, in the dark, I'm aching to be free"
look up: The Show Must Go On - Queen Days of our Lives Brian says clearly it was not recorded in one take
No he was dying, wasn't close
@@lindawhitehead2032 He died less than a year after this song was released
@@tberry1165 what gets me is "I face it with a grin, I"ll never givin in on with the show"
Written by Brain May, whom when they went to record he was afraid Freddie couldnae do it cause it was 1990/89 and Freddie's health wasnae exactly perfect but Freddie knocked back a shot'a vodka and nailed this belter of a song on the first take
Yep. Amazing story. A so-called dying man doing this in one take.
Frazer Green the man was just fkn incredible!! God I wish the man would have lived... Could you imagine the hits they would have put out with Freddie’s incredible vocals leading the way!!
"first take" of what?
First take at recording this song.
then you are wrong...
Check out the video for "I'm Going Slightly Mad". Freddie was very ill by that point, but the song is awesome.
I thought he looked worse in these are the days of our lives video. Almost unrecognizable in both vids though.
He looked worse in “Days of our Lives” because he was worse by then. It came after “Going Slightly Mad.”
I believe the video for "These are the Days of Our Lives" was shot in May of 1991. Freddie died in November.
"These are the days of our lives" was the last video Freddie recorded. He looked so bad I can hardly watch it. So sad.
@@amandab5941 I think he just really wanted to do it so he would have something to do, a reason to get out of bed in the morning because his body was becoming so weak. He really wanted to keep working for as long as he could. If you watch the video, he doesn't move around hardly at all and it's because he had a lesion on the ball of his foot. If you watch the behind-the-scenes footage of the making of that video, he limps really bad.
Mercury was so ill when the band recorded the song in 1990 that May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it. Recalling Mercury's performance, May states; "I said, 'Fred, I don't know if this is going to be possible to sing.' And he went, 'I'll fucking do it, darling' - vodka down - and went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal."
I am a 45 y/o huge Queen fan, and I LOVE watching you discover their music! I think this song resonates so much because the entire album, Innuendo, when Freddie was so ill from AIDS, and he knew it and his bandmates did too. If you listen to and watch the videos for this, I'm Going Slightly Mad, and These Are The Days Of Our Lives, you can not only see his frailty but his amazing showmanship and how he pushed through right up until the end of his life including that AMAZING voice! These Are The Days Of Our Lives is especially heartbreaking, but so incredibly beautiful and I would love to see you listen/watch the video for it.
So true Words!!!
Juleah Brewer “these are the days of our lives” played at my grandads funeral in march this year such a powerful and moving song i grew up loving queen my mum always blasted the albums on the record player absolutely love queen there will only ever be one freddie 😎
Im 12 and i really like queen
Keep up the great work. I love how you became a Queen fan.
this is one of my favourate songs ever but also one of the sadest
I have that with Motherlove, Its so powerful, but also the opposite of that.. the middle part is spine chilling
Learn how to spell...
awww does that make you feel big and strong
adele hammond Wtf I’m just telling you to improve your spelling mate so calm down and don’t act as a five year old.
or why did you feel the need to comment at all whats the point other than trying to make others feel shitty
He was very sick, but he drank some vodka and went for it! He was a tough guy. He is my inspiration, when I feel to give up I think how he fought till the end and I put myself together and move on! For us queenies Freddie is more than a musician, he is a wonderful person who helps many people to fight against depression because they find streght in his courage and relief in his music. Freddie, I miss you.
Madein Heaven Beautifully said!!
Yes this song originally came out during a difficult part of my life. It actually helped me to carry on. So it is a song I love.
Dude can feel it. Looks like he’s about to cry at the emotion going on here. Big ups from a metal head here.
If you consider that during this tine he was so sick... But his voice, wow, his voice was still amazing. He never sang it on stage. What a performance.... Freddie was unbelievable. No one will be like him 😔❤️
Freddie nailed this recording in one take, and he had to too, his health had deteriorated so much due to complications caused by HIV/AIDS
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Rover Waters, that was for mother love, you idiot, Brian May sang the final verse, because Freddie never returned to finish it, as he was gravely ill by that point.!
Awesome reaction!
Now.. Innuendo and then These Are The Days of Our Lives..
Xavier Salas days of our lives,,,,,breaks my heart
Only if he checks out the video for Days of our lives....
Gareth Thomas yes, I agree.
Devon Steve me too!
Innuendo is a special album (the last album where Freddie was still alive) and one of their best, even if it is hard to pick one over the other. As much as i like Show Must Go On, my favorite on the album is These Are The Days Of Our Lives, another bittersweet song that just grew and grew on me. You might not get same powerful reaction to it as Show Must Go On initially, but it's definitely one of the very best Queen songs IMO.
Innuendo, the song (the last 4 Queen Albums had the same name as one of the tracks, 5 if you include Flash), is kind of like a 90s version of Bohemian Rhapsody, with epic features and multiple transitions. Definitely an experience.
When I found out I was going to be a Grandma to TWIN boys, I suggested they be called Roger and Freddie. Well they said no to Roger but I have identical twin Grandsons named Jake & Freddie. They were born 6 weeks early, on the 24th November, the 21st anniversary of dear Freddie's death.
P.S My daughter in law chose to walk down the aisle at their wedding to Fat Bottomed Girls.
To bad they didn't name them John and Freddie. Where John won't perform again without Freddie.
Down the aisle to Fat Bottomed Girls??!! WHAT THE HELL?!! Tribute to Freddie but the other should be John. Their faces when they find out they’re named after legends
@@justsomeonewhopopsupeveryw1444 it would be priceless!
Anna Jackson They are almost 7 now and enjoy listening to Queen with their parents.
When they were just talking, I would get them both the say a word at a time of a line from BoRap. They would do it but when I said "Now put it all together" there would be silence lol apart from the adults laughing.
@Melodee Herrera That is ingenious and heart touching. Well done sir.
Apparently Freddie couldn’t even stand when this was recorded
wrong, idiot
No! I'm the right idiot ;D
Yep couldn't stand. Very I'll, drank some vodka and recorded this in one take! Incredible.
“Couldn’t even stand when this” “ that frase means he couldn’t stand it like he hated it and that he hated the song ,that is wrong he was ill and he couldn’t do the recording because he was weak but he still pulled through and did it with vodka lol .
@@Blissyto re read ur comment to yourself
Please do Mother Love by Queen. Freddie's last song recorded a month before his death. Brian May had to sing the last verse because Freddie became too ill.
LOVE this song... and Brian's vocal too.
The lyrics are just so wonderful.
Saddlemomma he died that’s why Brian sung the last part
that's song super connected to his roots too
look up: The Show Must Go On - Queen Days of our Lives
Brian says clearly it was not recorded in one take
Dude listen to the march of the black queen. It's not very famous but it's as good as bohemian rhapsody and if they were famous when they did it, it would be a hit but no one knows about it because it wasn't a single. It deserves some love
Been requesting this song since his first Queen review. Most long time fans consider it a classic and favorite. But as you say it was never released as a single and it gets buried under a mountain of hits. MotBQ, and the whole black side of Queen 2, may be Queen's finest work.
I second this. One of my favorite Queen tracks.
Dark_Helmut I agree, many classic Queen tracks are never given the prominence they deserve, just because of the enormous breadth of amazing work they wrote and recorded. The Prophet Song also never gets the recognition it deserves, or Brighton Rock.. Even Teo Torriatte (let us cling together)
Cheers lads
I LOVE THAT ONE
Such a sad song. One of Freddie's last recordings. Absolutely beautiful.
Joey - you are just awakening to the extraordinary state of awareness that emerges when listening to Queen. Every song - the lyrics, the harmonies, the riffs - enlightening and empowering. Go with them, and you will grow with them!
Yo 40k my man you’re killing it!
Genius! Poor and simple! I thank Freddie, Brian and Queen, for giving us this to keep home alive in our hearts! He did sing his heart out in this song!
I have that greatest hits album platinum.
This song does nicely show Freddie's range
I love it that you love it! This Dear man was so ill when he recorded this amazing song and his voice just soars. God Bless you Freddy! you were the Greatest Showman.
This song tears me apart when I listen to it. Freddie was in seriously bad shape when he recorded it. His vocals just blow me away. RIP Freddie
Hey man love your vids i love this song a lot Freddy was dying when he sung this and he totally smashed it if i could suggest motherlove that was his last song and he never got to finish it
Yea there was only one more verse to sing & Brian May sings the final verse.
There are some very good documentaries out there on youtube about Freddie. I'm 57 and was lucky enough to see Queen twice in concert back in the day. I really enjoy seeing younger people appreciate Freddie's voice and Queen's music. OK, I'm done sounding like an old lady. The world misses Freddie. There will never be another one like him.
That is my favorite queen's song, so emotional.
Innuendo with lyrics you will love Freddies vocals on that one
I bought this album when it came out, Freddie is rock royalty.
Joey you should check out a concert that Green Day did well it was a punk gig with other bands, in the UK it was. The whole crowd singing Bahamian rhapsody, it's actually really cool, truly awesome.
I’ve been waiting for you to do this one. It’s my favourite Queen song, and perhaps the greatest vocal performance I’ve ever heard, even without knowledge of the tragic context that I didn’t know about when I first heard it. I’m so glad it had the same impact on you as it does whenever I hear it.
Just so you know. Freddie recorded his voice for this sing in one goddamn take! By that time, his health was so bad. Barely walk. He died months after that.
Freddie was a TRUE artist. Like I’ve said before. Today’s artists (not all) are so interested in followers on Instagram, but would they tell bandmates to keep writing them songs to sing while they were dying? He told them to “release songs as long as you can after I’m gone.” He lost his vision, part of his foot... he was skeletal, and died not long after this was done. I hate being a downer but that’s not it. Like everyone else is saying, it’s amazing that he laid these vocals after downing some vodka, even though his throat was shot, and the guys doubted he could do it. He showed them, darling! I love this Queen trip you’re on. If you don’t do a review of the movie, I’m gonna be mad at you. Lol, jk.
lol SMGO was recorded in 1990, Freddie died in nov 1991
you idiot
@@RoverWaters "not long after"... A year isn't that long...
It wasn't even a year, more like 8 months.
SMGO was not recorded in one take
Rover Waters as Freddie would have said, “oh, do fuck off.”
Until the very end. The music and his voice WILL be missed!
"-Dear god, give us Freddie back to earth so he can continue spread his love. You can have Justin Bieber instead. Please"
next song INNUENDO!!!!!!! or THE MILLIONAIRE WALTZ!!!!
Crazy little thing called love - Queen Freddie wrote it in less than 15 minutes in the bath
jaydon 91 10 minutes actually.
Aurioria Aldebaran
Not many people could match Freddies genius.
Yes he did. He's called to ratty to bring him a guitar. Within 15 minutes he had all the chords sorted. Called the studio and told Mack to get ready ASAP he wanted to record it before Brian May got in there
@@SamanthaGuttesen lol he recorded a demo, since his guitar skills were weak,
The song was recorded in many hours and Brian May played guitars on it.
@@RoverWaters which is what I said, he asked Peter hince, (ratty) for a guitar for the basic chords, then they rushed off to the studio to get the basic track down. Mack said Freddie wanted to get the basic track down before Brian got in and took forever
Wow, I just thought about the lyrics the absolute opposite :P
I thought that it says that no matter how much you suffer, don't show it, pretend to be fine. Because no one really wants to see your pain. They don't care about your feelings. They just want you to keep on with the show and entertain them.
...so your interpretation is refreshing ;)
Queen - Who Wants Live Forever
I think he's already reacted to that
@@christineoneal666 I missed that one, but yes he did.
There’s a really great story about this song. This song was recorded at the end of Freddie’s life and Brian May didn’t think he could do it. Freddie look at him, took a giant swig of vodka and said “I’ll ducking do it, darling” and did the whole thing in one take.
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I’m pretty sure this is true. I did hear it on reddit so I’m not entirely sure
His name is Freddie Mercury, Legend of legends.
Hear on his works, ye Mighty, and despair.
Faruuk Balsara......
This song is so amazing especially because he was in such poor health from AIDS.....he was still able to kick ass, proving no matter how weak and sick he was...the show must go on
Such a special song that I love so much... We miss you, Freddie, but a legend will never die. 💙
Great song and recorded by Freddie in less than 1 take.
Wait until you hear Innuendo from the same album!
Your reaction is everything
This is such an amazing and inspirational song that makes me sad at the same time. But Freddie Mercury, although no longer with us, lives on through his music. And I'm always happy to see new people discovering Queen and enjoying their songs!
This song brings every sad emotion inside of me, most time I cry, others I just inhale and exhale until the sadness goes away.
This whole album is amazing. He's dying, but he's not letting it drag him down; he doesn't have time to regret, and he's basically saying don't you dare let this stop you either. Cheering you on from his deathbed. Such a... well, a Freddie Mercury move,
As others have told you, Freddie was literally dying by the time this was recorded. Brian May was afraid he couldn't do it. He slammed back some vodka and did it all in one take. Watching the video, and with that context, it's so much more emotional. It's basically him giving a giant middle finger to AIDS and death.
wrong facts imbecile
Show must go on .. so FANTASTIC .. FREDDIE the best singer ... so talented .. wow.. more
He does not know Freddie was dying!!! He knows nothing about this band or it's members! The young of the U.S.A. need to learn HISTORY!!!!!
Please react to his vocals on Brian Mays song Who Wants to Live Forever
Peggy Henderson He’s already posted a reaction to that song
Right my bad. I realized after I posted sorry
I know many people will tell you the history of this song. I'd like to touch on something a bit different. I've seem most of your reactions to quite a few Queen songs. I've noticed something very interesting and heartwarming. When you first started you always said, Freddie Mercury this and Freddie Mercury that. I bet you don't remember to point where it just became, Freddie this and Freddie that. When you get his music, then he does become more personal, almost like a friend. It was a great journey to watch. :)
This one of my favorite Queen songs! Sadly this was one of the last songs he recorded. I really enjoyed this reaction. I hope you react to Radio Gaga at Live Aid next!! Also I highly recommend White Queen (A Night At The Odeon - Hammersmith 1975) I recommend this one because it HAS to be listened to Live, it sounds so much better than the studio recording!
Ashley Nichole I totally agree, I love the whole live album, but White Queen is amazing
This song is so much more poignant when you think about him knowing that it might be his last album. It was like he was singing to everyone, family, friends, fans... a Swan Song goodbye for us all.
He held his head high and never lost his spark.
He was a Shooting Star, he blessed the world with his gift for the short time we had him.
He will always be my favorite vocalist ever.
React to innuendo by queen
The Show Must Go On is like Freddie Mercury's finale Scud. And yes, none of their songs really sounded the same, excellent remark. That's what I call genius.
Now, one word : Innuendo. Your welcome. ^^
React to in the hall of the mountain king
Cristo Avalos yeees
Yes! Some classical music would be awesome!
What’s amazing is that homeboy did this after taking a bottle of vodka to the face to get over the pain.
this song for me is so powerfull. i can relate to him so much. i am fighting cancer for the second time but this time i have been given terrible percentages but as freddie says! the show must go on!
You really should do "Hammer to fall". You would love that one.
These Are the Days Of Our Lives..........Freddies FAREWELL SONG
Beautiful song! Definitely one of his best imo.
Please react to Queen love of my life
Live version
Show must go on
Long live Freddie. This song gotme through a lot of hard times.
To the person who liked my comment, Thank You.
This is the best song by Queen, in my opinion. Try also "You don't fool me" and "These are the days of our lives".
If you are also interested in electronic music, I can recommend:
Overload (Distances album) by H.U.V.A. Network
Escape (Driving to Heaven) + Keep On Changing Shape (How to Live 100 Years album) by 16B
Vagabond des Limbes (Illegal Hardware album) by Mad Contrabender
Sun control species - faith in chaos (10 Seconds Away album) by Time Lock
The girl with the sun in her head (In Sides album) by Orbital
Angel (Mezzanine album) by Massive Attack
Alpha (Portraits album) by Vangelis
Page of Cups (Voyageur album) and Feel Me Heaven (A Posteriori album) by Enigma
He was dying of AIDS at this point. This song is haunting. Freddie Mercury forever. The best that ever was or ever will be.
QUEEN- Friends will be friends.
What a powerful song. Brian May and the band were genius. And what a gift we all had to have Freddie bless us with THAT VOICE. Up until the very end he was a true showman.
Big fan of yours after seeing the react to queen vids. Ever listen to the original "We are the World" or anything by Styx like "Renegade" or "Come Sail Away"?
Yeah Joey, I don’t know if you know this-But Freddie was dying, he could barely sing and record for but a few hours at a time at this point. Hence no live performances of this song. He told hid friends in Queen to just keep writing music for him, and he would keep singing. He was a hero, faced death fearless. Freddie Mercury 1946-1991. He would’ve been 72 this past Wednesday September 5th, 2018
All these lyrics are about him facing death and that Queen must go on
You should listen to Too Much Love Will Kill You from Made In Heaven it’s beautiful.
I had tears 'watching you' listening-pure grit & friendship from these guys
Thanks
Joey please react to my favourite Queen song ... Love of my Life ... but the live Milton Keynes version.
It's beautiful x
One of my favorite Queen songs. Freddie Mercury was the greatest showman and is my favorite singer of all time. Love all the Queen reactions. Keep them coming.
Love this song. Very true.
Take Mother Love, A Winter's Tale, The Miracle and Freddie Mercury - In My Defence ;)
He died of aids within weeks after this song was released. You also really should check Innuendo from Queen, my favorite song from them.
He was dying and put his whole heart and soul into the song. I LOVE this song.
Listen to you don't fool me and a winter's tale also
still not listened to Dire Straits - Sultans of Swing!! don’t miss Knopfler’s solo in this version, it will rock your world:
ruclips.net/video/8Pa9x9fZBtY/видео.html
QUEEN ❤
If you know freddies back story you will know by this point AIDS had him very weak and ill and because of that the song has a dark theme to it but at the same time its a good tune.
Freddie Mercury = GOD
Warrior Gaming in my religion he is god and I’ll use the same arguments by all other religions, you can’t refute me.
No no .. You got it all wrong...
God WISHES he was Freddie.
God = FREDDIE MERCURY
It’s a shame he died, his voice is so iconic. Everyone who’s ever listened to Queen could spot it any where. Try One Year Of Love.
Love from Florida, let’s gooooo!!!!
Freddie!!!!!
you gotta watch and listen to ONE VISION (Extended Version)....PLEASE
november rain68 the drummers name is Roger Taylor
Co written by Freddy. It was his goodbye to this world. He knew he was dieing. I'm sure I saw a documentary where Brian May said that once he realised how I'll Freddy was then he also realised what Freddy wad saying in this song. Listen again with this in mind and it's such an emotional song x
Ill face it with a grin, Im never giving in ON WITH THE SHOW"
It's haunting. Although it has a double meaning with it being one of the last recordings of Freddie this was written by Brian May and it was about him going through a divorce and depression.
Fun fact: When I bought the album Show Must Go On was originally on, Innuendo, it was on a 90 minutes tape bought on a very shady flea market in Turkey for suspiciously little money - most probably counterfeit. But hey, I was broke and a huge Queen fan. When listening to it for the first time I thought the tape had a defect because 16 y/o me didn't realise that the repeating "show must go on" at the end of it was intentionally and part of the song and its message. It took me a few years and when I realised what was going on I felt incredibly dumb.
The great pretender ... Check it out
And invisible man. For some reason I always put the two together.
Try mother love, it was the last song he recorded at montreux before he died apparently ten days after the reason brian is at the end is because Freddie fell ill and couldn't finish he said he'd be back finish it unfortunately he didn't,,, there's a piece in it that makes your hair stand on end with his vocal.
This is my anthem. It's a constant reminder that no matter how hard life get, it isn't as bad as Freddie's was when he recorded this. He topped the Bill, he overkilled. He found the will to carry on and so must I. So I put on a smile and push through.
The lyrics of " I ll face it with a grin I am never giving in" chills because he knew he had days not years left., Yeah and others have said he did it in one take using vodka as a pain killer. I would say watch I am going slightly mad to see Freddies fairwell message.
The fact that he was very ill when recording this, and still sounded amazing, is absolutely mindblowing, there’ll only be one Freddie ❤️
its really amazing !
Im not asking you do this on camera, that's just mean... But please listen again knowing the backstory. It's heartbreaking and even more spectacularly amazing at the same time.
Spot the Freddie fan in the crowd!😜
Cheetarah ??
Queen is my favorite band of ALL time... By far.. And I'm totally enjoying your reactions to the songs. If I may make some suggestions, "I Want it All" "The Miracle" "These are the Days of our Lives".. Just a few. If you want more I'll suggest a lot more.