And you were right, with Queen always expect something intense, grandiose...and they deliver, every time. Brian May wrote this song about a girl he liked but hadn't the courage to approach... The glass is in Freddie's hand because it was Christmas, and he's toasting the crowd. After this absolute masterpiece (chills all over, every time), what about reacting to The March of the Black Queen? You'll thank your headphones 😉 ruclips.net/video/SoBMhx_ap_g/видео.html - official lyrics video ruclips.net/video/bxt66bJibX8/видео.html - a video montage Enjoy 😉🤩❤️🔥👑
Brian May wrote this song basically about a girl he had a crush on but he was to shy to approach her. Freddie, John, Brian and Roger and their instruments communicating perfectly together. It's one of my favorite instrumental interludes ever.
The most amazing thing about this performance is that some of the guys were sick. Like, literally sick. It was a cold winter night, Freddie and Roger had the flu and were burning up with fever that night, but the adrenaline rush kept them going. The thing I love the most about Queen is the passion you can feel in every performance. They loved what they were doing.
In the early days Freddie threw roses to the audiences after a concert, and out of concern for the fans he paid someone to remove all the thorns. He loved ❤ his fans from beginning to end.
He also, throughout his entire career, instructed crew and support staff to always be respectful and treat fans well, even when some were a little rowdy trying to get on the stage and/or get back stage to meet them. Truly a great human being, full of love and something so many stars of Queen's caliber lack, gratitude. He never forgot, to his dying day, that they would have been nothing without us.
Freddie handed me a rose in 76 when they came back out for an encore. I even touched his barefoot lol. Brian spoke to me and my friend during the show, asking what song we wanted to hear. They were incredible live.
@@dianedavies8291 What a wonderful memory to have!! Where was this concert? I'm 72 years old, so hypothetically could have gone to a concert but I never even heard of Queen until a couple years ago. I know that sounds impossible but I joined a conservative church in 1974 and didn't listen to any music for 40 years. Actually I never did listen to music much, the Beatles in the 60s and radio station KOMA which had a wide ranging signal when I was in high school. From 1968-71 I lived in a rural hippie community with no electricity. But I love Queen now and am particularly taken with Freddie. The lads really did seem like such approachable guys. Very sweet.
@@unravelingfast2198 it was the Bohemian Rhapsody tour in Upper Darby, Pa. which borders Philly. We were 16 yrs old and cut school to get orchestra pit seats. My best friend got Roger’s drumsticks. They were very sweet and just as good live if not better than their albums. Truly a night to never forget. ✌️♥️🎶
It is soooo fun watching you learn about Queen! One of the best things about Freddie is that he never just sang or performed a song. No, he inhabited the song....he became the song....it sounds hokey but he and the music became one and the same. And that is part of why he is so fascinating to watch, no matter what kind of song he sings. Thanks for this reaction!!!
Don't feel bad about not pausing - we all enjoyed the song too, and you made your comments at the end. Great song. Queen are never ever boring. Enjoy your journey through their magic.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever by any band. This show was on Christmas Eve and Freddie had just raised a toast to the audience which he did at many of their shows so that is what the glass is all about, he just hadn't put it down yet. Freddie is playing the melody to Brian's guitar solo throughout that entire 1 min 45 second instrumental portion. I can't believe that the camera did not pan to Brian as he was absolutely shredding it during that solo but Freddie was outstanding on the piano as well so for me, it is a total feast for the senses, the two of them playing off of each other and Roger and John holding it all together on the rhythm. Thanks for reacting to this song.
I've wondered about that, too. But maybe, as this was televised in the UK, it was after this show that Freddie (being the crack the whip boss when necessary) began insisting on Brian being the camera's focus when doing his guitar solos (though this was, technically, a duet between the two men). That said, I'm glad we have this because I can't think of another performance where ALL the attention is on Freddie banging out that melody so beautifully for so long. I love watching his fingers and hands doing everything trained pianists are taught not to do, and doing it majestically.
Maybe. But I can see even little boy Freddie responding to a crack on the knuckles with a roundhouse punch. Could’ve also contributed to his ditching the lessons after just a couple years. His fingers and wrists were more than double jointed- it’s said he could bend his hands all the way back. And he certainly had flexible joints elsewhere, thus his ability to go to the floor, sit on his calves, and bend his upper body all the way back. Not to mention the iconic photos of him standing and bending backwards at the waist, singing into the mike he’s holding above his mouth. Only a few people still living probably know all of Freddie’s hidden talents. 😉
The power and the passion of this performance is unmatched by any other band that I can think of. I grew up during the sixties and seventies, I was fortunate enough to see Queen three time in the 70s and nobody could match these guys. They were so technical and so precise in their musicality, but the stage performance was what captivated the audience, especially Freddie. It was almost impossible to take your eyes off of him on stage - but just listen to Brian, John and Roger - absolutely spectacular!!!
GOOD GRIEF. I, TOO, AM. TAKEN BY THIS PERFORMANCE. YOU ARE THE BEST AT REACTING EVER. YOU ARE VERY INTELLIGENT AND CAN PUT YOURSELF IN FREDDIE'S SPIRIT DURING THE PERFORMANCE. FREDDIE IS A TALENT THAT NEVER BE MATCHED. ONCE FREDDIE ENTERS YOUR PSYCHE HE DOESN'T LEAVE YOU ALONE. YOU WILL REMEMBER BITS AND PIECES A YOU GO ABOUT YOUR LIFE.
I think of White Queen as a Gothic romance with medieval fantasy overtones. A world of Knights and Queens, magicians and courtly love... Brian (as writer) and Freddie (as singer) transform a college crush into a musical masterpiece! Another intensely romantic song I think you'd enjoy is You Take My Breath Away, Live in Hyde Park, 1976. This time it's Freddie's own song, with just him, solo at the piano, holding a rowdy crowd spellbound, and of course taking everyone's breath away.
Aside from Freddie's wonderful vocal performance, the musicality of this composition should get much repect. Brian composed it and his performance is also amazing. The interplay between piano and guitar is incomparable. With Queen you get wonderful, complex music and stellar performance...what more can one ask?
Fun fact (for y'all new to the Queen game): The first of 3x I saw them live was in 1974 which was their first time playing in the U.S. They were, not kidding, the warm up band for Mott the Hoople (who are VASTLY underrated themselves). So Queen's set was abbreviated, 8 songs I think, and an encore because, of course, they were already THAT good! Anyway, that was the only time I saw them perform this song and it was as amazing as what you're seeing here. Fun fact (for me and everybody back in the 70's pretty much): The only other song I really remember from that '74 show was "Keep Yourself Alive" because my friends and I enjoyed a bit too much weed on the way to the show. However, I do remember it was impossible to take your eyes off of Freddie Mercury, and not just for his singing, piano playing, or even his flamboyant performance-- he genuinely was a force of nature. Exotic, unusual, unique. Mesmerizing. Love, love, love watching you enjoy him and the whole band as much as I did and still do. Bravo, and a big welcome to the family. I truly believe Freddie's beaming and so proud, finally, of what he was when he was here. Can't blame God for wanting him back so quickly. 💛
Aagghhh....the song that literally plays your soul. If I am not mistaken, Brian wrote this one, and was about a girl he liked in college maybe? But she didn't know him and he was no secure enough to approach her, if he tried words wouldn't form to talk to her, so she got away not knowing Brian liked her. It was something along those lines. The interlude, just hypnotized you. All the instruments are so perfect it sounds like they are communicating with one another and playing your very soul at the same time.
It's hard to believe this is live. It's so complex, it seems like it would be hard to produce it in a studio with multiple takes, but LIVE? BTW, I really enjoy your reactions. You notice all the things I want people to notice about the greatness of Queen.
Awwwww the feeling of unrequited love ... the longing for courage to approach ... the waiting the wanting ... “As it began” 🎼 Brian wrote this song about a girl he loved from afar in his Biology class. Brian commented that he waited too long & lost the courage to approach her! Tho some time later they did become good friends. I would love to have met this White Queen!! Hauntingly beautiful song!
Great job. Keep going. Freddie is our Motzart. The band is incredibly captivating. More! This I think is one of Brian’s most beautiful compositions but only because he had Freddie singing and Queen performing especially the piano/ guitar dance between Freddie and Brian. Magical.
This was Christmas Eve and the drink in Freddie’s hand was from the toast he had made to the audience at the end of the previous song. Even though it was meant to look like Champagne, I suspect it was only water (Freddie’s roadie ‘Ratty’ said he never had wine on stage) and just quietly, I’ve drunk enough wine to know the colour is not right 😉. So no, there was no symbolism with the drink in the way that you mean, although the fact that they’d been asked to do this concert which was filmed and televised live, meant they had finally “made it”, so they had something to celebrate there too. The ironic thing was that Bohemian Rhapsody had not long been released, so the sales from that hadn’t yet kicked in and they were still under the “guidance” of their first manager Norman Sheffield. They already had 3 previous albums with moderate success and several international tours under their belts but still had no money. They owed money to their crew and lighting guys, yet Norman Sheffield was swanning around in a Rolls Royce and building a swimming pool. Freddie was absolutely pissed off. If Bohemian Rhapsody had flopped they most likely would have had to split up. Freddie wrote the ultimate diss track about Norman Sheffield. He didn’t mention his name but Norman dobbed himself in when he sued them for slander, they settled out of court and they got new management. So if you want to hear what Freddie thought about Norman Sheffield, check out Death On Two Legs, but I’d suggest the official lyric video for this one. The lyrics are vitriolic and Freddie’s voice is scathing. He pulled no punches and you are left with absolutely no question about his feelings. It’s hair raising, I’m warning you 🖤⚠️☢️☠️
And every time you see Freddie turning his back to the audience and bending over that’s him saying kiss my ass to the Sheffield brothers over and over again.
Great reaction...you feel like the rest of QUEEN fans...they take you to a high, they take you to a low and all we have to do is put our hands up, sway them in the air and enjoy
Great reaction! Please watch "Stone Cold Crazy" - live at the Rainbow 1974. The first thrash metal song in history before thrash metal even existed. And the first song Queen boys wrote together (though Freddie wrote some of it when he was in a different band (before Queen). And it was the first song Queen as a band performed live (in 1971).
Really good comments...React to: SAVE ME, live in Montreal...Brian wrote this song about a college girl crush...he wrote it like a Shakespearean sonnet...my brotherinlaw was in at the Montreal concert in 1981...Brian is such a great song writer...the others are good too...when Freddie writes about personnal stuff then it so good ie. PLAY THE GAME, live at Milton Keynes and MADE IN HEAVEN
March of the Black Queen is another one from this time period. For something completely different, try “Seaside Rendevous” 👏🏼❤️ You’re nearly to 1000 subs - Yay! Edit: andddd you’re over 1K now!! 🤗
You're right about symbolism, especially in this song and the album the song is from - the album is called "Queen Ⅱ", and it had two sides: Black side and White side. Brian May (the lead guitarist) wrote the songs on the White side, including "White Queen". Freddie wrote the songs on the Black side, including "The March of the Black Queen" (it's a masterpiece, an older sister to "Bohemian Rhapsody"). During that period of time the boys always wore black or white on stage (Freddie usually started the show in white costume and ended it in black). Freddie painted his fingernails black, and Brian painted his white.
This actually answered a few of my other thoughts that i forgot to express during the video. Thank you! So naturally March of the black queen should be next then
Freddie used to start the concerts with a toast to the crowd. LOL, he would throw the drink into the crowd. I have seen Queen live 3 times with Freddie and once with Paul Rodgers. He is a master on stage and having seen him live AND the other king of the stage, Michael Jackson, I can honestly say, there is no one that can beat these two live and I have seen a LOT of bands.
This was written by Brian about a girl he liked but was too shy to talk to her. Love your reaction. And yes Freddie does find a way to get NH into your soul.
Hello again! Queen again, yay! I literally have a list of Queen songs in my head to play according to my various moods. That is how diverse their music is which is actually very rare. Freddie in particular feels music, I don’t know how else to describe it? You see it all over the place but the first time I thought of it in that way was after watching the One Vision documentary. There is a part in that documentary where Freddie is working with Roger on a particular drum section. Freddie is in the booth, standing up and listening for a certain sound. And then his entire body moves to it. When you see this, you start to notice it everywhere with him. It is so rare, this particular talent. We all go to work, we all have different moods. But imagine Freddie before a concert, faced with this full range of different styles of music, and no matter what mood he is in going in, when he steps on that stage he automatically adjusts to every single song, and he is in that song 100% for the duration, the feeling, the emotion, he smoothly transitions his mood, which comes out to the audience with feeling and emotion of that song. Then again. And again. Add to that their grueling tour schedule on any given year, you really appreciate how talented and rare he was. Add the voice, add the talent of the band, these particular 4 people, and it is magic. You also can see why a certain section of us have trouble with today’s music. When you had Freddie and Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley, and so many others, today’s music almost sounds too perfect to my ear. I don’t mind the mess ups, the notes messed, a crack in the voice. That tells me it is real, at least for the way I grew up listening to music. I have gotten better with today’s music but there are times that I wish 4 really talented people who can sing, play instruments and write music would give this a go again. I really hope that happens in my lifetime. Waiting for your next reaction! ❤️
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert thank you! You are building a great channel, for sure! I am a thinker and a detailed kind of person. I had a coworker one time tell me, we end up with the same solution but you come at it backwards. 😂 I called that out of the box. So like you, I notice things. I am an introvert, although I grew up with 2 older brothers and developed social skills to the point that people think I am a people person extrovert. Got them fooled! It was the only way to survive with the brothers I have. Had to be smart, think fast, and always be ready. No thinking time and had to react immediately. It was a crazy way to grow up but I think it ended up okay. Nobody messes with me, that is for sure. One brother would hide and jump me and if I didn’t react fast enough with certain moves, start yelling at the top of my lungs and then hitting and kicking various places, we had to go through it again. The other brother, while watching tv, would just suddenly zip a hand size ball at my head. Had to catch it one handed. That was the rule. Left and right. It was total madness with those two. But then I would go to my room, my happy introverted place and be me. That is why I told you always be you, what you contribute matters. As it does for us all..... ❤️
Thanks, Rad! yep - this is sad and dramatic - but written by Brian -- I'm sure it will be explained more below -- but what I really love about this is the synergy-collaboration between Freddie and Brian on keys/guitar... and the, OMG - Roger's drums.. and John's bass -- this a true GROUP -look forward to more.,..
Love your reactions to Queen. I am a recent subscriber. You are outstanding in your reactions and enthusiasm to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. They set the standard that has yet to be matched. I'd like to see your reaction to Freddie singing opera. Watch Barcelona. It is...wow.
Just watched your reaction video today. Absolutely love how you noyltice details and appreciate Queen’s and Freddie’s talents. Look forward to watching more Queen reactions by you! 😊
Freddie was holding a glass because it was Christmas eve and he had just toasted the audience. "White Queen" was written by guitarist Brian May for his previous band "Smile" in 1968, several years before the band “Queen” would be created. The song details the story of the speaker’s lost love, (The White Queen) for whom he continues to wait for in agony. This song and "The March Of The Black Queen" (both songs were included on the Queen II album) are said to have influenced frontman, Freddie Mercury’s decision to name the band “Queen”.
Freddie was born in Zanzibar and moved to England at 18 years old from the age of 6 to his teens Freddie stayed at boarding school in India were he formed a band and learned to play piano love from Canada
Omg love your react 💕 this was christmas eve -75, Freddie had just give a x-mas cheers to the audience, derfor the glass in his hand. Brian wrothe this song of a girl on school he loved, but he was so sky so he dident now How he should take contact with her. Here Freddie was 29 years old. Its unbelivebel beauty. Pleae react on the Prohpet song, the lyric one......woaw that texst omg. The song is so spesial I think they had it on consert one time. So the lyric one is the best...lol
such a beautiful song, Freddie's in stellar vocals. Yeah, beautiful but depressing aka a Brian May song. I wish the cameraman had focused on both Freddie & Brian during the fabulous piano/guitar piece there. We see only Freddie yet hear Brian's guitar just singing away. Such Magic! Also, Roger on drums & John on bass compliment "White Queen" perfectly. Thank you for reacting.
One of my top 5! A masterpiece written by Brian May in the early days. The focus is entirely on Freddie which is understandable but the guitar contribution is equally incredible. Casual fans don’t realize how many of their songs he wrote. Read somewhere that the name Queen may have come from this song. Anyways, guess you should do March of the Black Queen also. They never performed it live but it is a technological marvel for it’s time!
Great to know the backstory of this song from the comments section - thanks guys! But you aren't far off with wondering about the glass. In the 70s there were lots of songs that dealt with fantasy subjects.. I'm not exactly sure why - maybe to do with the remnants of the hippie era and or our first rocket to the moon (hence Bowie with Ziggy Stardust, Elton John with Rocket Man etc) - seems like Queen, in their first few albums had a foray into this genre - but they do everything so well so who cares right??!!!!!
Freddies voice is here so crystal clear. Later smoking was not so good for his voice. At the end as he had Aids he stops smoking and his voice became so clear again. Sadly.
Hey, here and on other reactions I see people recommending Queen songs from Live at the Rainbow 1974-- they're right, great stuff and it was professionally recorded (and I believe remastered) so the sound is great. But no one I've seen has suggested this: Big Spender (audio only) from that show. It's just 1:31 seconds-- you could react to it w/ another song from that show, maybe. At least listen to it-- it opens with absolutely thunderous drums by Roger that are then joined by Brian shredding, and I mean really shredding, his guitar before Freddie starts singing. IMO, it's 1:31 seconds of sheer Queen bliss. Here you go: ruclips.net/video/cXW3csg6dgQ/видео.html
Fine reaction much enjoyed. Subscribed to find out more about what you do. My main interests are Queen, Pink Floyd and Angelina Jordan. Hope you are into them too, or if not, maybe soon!
Thank you! I’m definitely a new queen fan. Pink Floyd reaction i have coming soon from other recommendations. Angelina Jordan I’ve never heard of before if I’m being honest
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert You can watch One Vision-Extended Version which is the song + great footage of them in the recording studio putting the song together. Radouane Zid is also suggesting the live version at the Wembley concert in 1986; the concert began with those 3 songs. It's a totally different energy from this White Queen performance, but equally worthwhile to experience!
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert well I'm just super greedy I want all Queen songs but it's kind of magic live at Wembley is amazing one of my favorites along with One vision I can't pick one Queen song if you want a really good laugh though watch I want to break free it's a spoof off of British soap opera and no it's not about Freddie being gay
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert sorry I read that wrong yes it's a kind of magic is a great song and then please keep in mind the recorded version of the live versions are always super different so you can watch the same song multiple times and you never going to get the same version
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Great idea. It happens that It's A Kind of Magic is almost a totally different song live than it was on the record. IMHO a million times better live in the case of this particular song.
Some Queen songs aren't symbolism. Have you done Fat Bottomed Girls live at the Bowl 1982? If not, do it. You won't have to use much brain power on that one. 😂
your son/volume is again a little too low - I cen't do anything about it - con you make it louder - others can make it quieter ig they need to?+ IJ'm happy that Enigilh is not my first language - I'm danish - so I listen to the the music - - and secondly I try to understand the lyrics - which is often not simple - -. so I enjoy the music first and foremost. And relieved to hear that not all of their lyrics have a concrete mening - it is up to the listener to interpret.
And you were right, with Queen always expect something intense, grandiose...and they deliver, every time.
Brian May wrote this song about a girl he liked but hadn't the courage to approach...
The glass is in Freddie's hand because it was Christmas, and he's toasting the crowd.
After this absolute masterpiece (chills all over, every time), what about reacting to The March of the Black Queen? You'll thank your headphones 😉
ruclips.net/video/SoBMhx_ap_g/видео.html - official lyrics video
ruclips.net/video/bxt66bJibX8/видео.html - a video montage
Enjoy 😉🤩❤️🔥👑
Haha thank you for providing the links, earned pinned comment
Drink in hand he had just toasted the audience. Merry Christmas.
Brian May wrote this song basically about a girl he had a crush on but he was to shy to approach her. Freddie, John, Brian and Roger and their instruments communicating perfectly together. It's one of my favorite instrumental interludes ever.
This is probably my favorite live Queen song. It’s SO hauntingly beautiful! That duet between Freddie’s piano and Brian’s guitar is incredible!
The most amazing thing about this performance is that some of the guys were sick. Like, literally sick. It was a cold winter night, Freddie and Roger had the flu and were burning up with fever that night, but the adrenaline rush kept them going. The thing I love the most about Queen is the passion you can feel in every performance. They loved what they were doing.
The reason for the drink in Freddie's hand is quite simple, it was Christmas Eve and he had just given a toast to the audience.
Lol ok that makes sense!
In the early days Freddie threw roses to the audiences after a concert, and out of concern for the fans he paid someone to remove all the thorns. He loved ❤ his fans from beginning to end.
Actually very thoughtful
He also, throughout his entire career, instructed crew and support staff to always be respectful and treat fans well, even when some were a little rowdy trying to get on the stage and/or get back stage to meet them. Truly a great human being, full of love and something so many stars of Queen's caliber lack, gratitude. He never forgot, to his dying day, that they would have been nothing without us.
Freddie handed me a rose in 76 when they came back out for an encore. I even touched his barefoot lol. Brian spoke to me and my friend during the show, asking what song we wanted to hear. They were incredible live.
@@dianedavies8291 What a wonderful memory to have!! Where was this concert? I'm 72 years old, so hypothetically could have gone to a concert but I never even heard of Queen until a couple years ago. I know that sounds impossible but I joined a conservative church in 1974 and didn't listen to any music for 40 years. Actually I never did listen to music much, the Beatles in the 60s and radio station KOMA which had a wide ranging signal when I was in high school. From 1968-71 I lived in a rural hippie community with no electricity. But I love Queen now and am particularly taken with Freddie. The lads really did seem like such approachable guys. Very sweet.
@@unravelingfast2198 it was the Bohemian Rhapsody tour in Upper Darby, Pa. which borders Philly. We were 16 yrs old and cut school to get orchestra pit seats. My best friend got Roger’s drumsticks. They were very sweet and just as good live if not better than their albums. Truly a night to never forget. ✌️♥️🎶
It is soooo fun watching you learn about Queen! One of the best things about Freddie is that he never just sang or performed a song. No, he inhabited the song....he became the song....it sounds hokey but he and the music became one and the same. And that is part of why he is so fascinating to watch, no matter what kind of song he sings. Thanks for this reaction!!!
Lol thank you, this one was definitely unforgettable
Don't feel bad about not pausing - we all enjoyed the song too, and you made your comments at the end. Great song. Queen are never ever boring. Enjoy your journey through their magic.
Lol thank you for watching and commenting, this one definitely stands out
Don't you just love Queen and Freddie, timeless music, legend band. Nothing more beautiful than natural beauty.
Timeless is the perfect word
I agree ! ❤️👑
Yep. But I have a soft spot for their old work (lets say queen1-sh attack). Can't help it🤫
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever by any band. This show was on Christmas Eve and Freddie had just raised a toast to the audience which he did at many of their shows so that is what the glass is all about, he just hadn't put it down yet. Freddie is playing the melody to Brian's guitar solo throughout that entire 1 min 45 second instrumental portion. I can't believe that the camera did not pan to Brian as he was absolutely shredding it during that solo but Freddie was outstanding on the piano as well so for me, it is a total feast for the senses, the two of them playing off of each other and Roger and John holding it all together on the rhythm. Thanks for reacting to this song.
I can’t lie i was so drawn to Freddie i missed Brian’s impact but after rewatching i realized he killed it
Ha I think they mostly relied on single cameras back in the day. 😀
I've wondered about that, too. But maybe, as this was televised in the UK, it was after this show that Freddie (being the crack the whip boss when necessary) began insisting on Brian being the camera's focus when doing his guitar solos (though this was, technically, a duet between the two men). That said, I'm glad we have this because I can't think of another performance where ALL the attention is on Freddie banging out that melody so beautifully for so long. I love watching his fingers and hands doing everything trained pianists are taught not to do, and doing it majestically.
@@3ScotsInk lol his playing is so unorthodox, yet beautiful. I bet he got his knuckles rapped more than a few times from piano teachers.
Maybe. But I can see even little boy Freddie responding to a crack on the knuckles with a roundhouse punch. Could’ve also contributed to his ditching the lessons after just a couple years. His fingers and wrists were more than double jointed- it’s said he could bend his hands all the way back. And he certainly had flexible joints elsewhere, thus his ability to go to the floor, sit on his calves, and bend his upper body all the way back. Not to mention the iconic photos of him standing and bending backwards at the waist, singing into the mike he’s holding above his mouth. Only a few people still living probably know all of Freddie’s hidden talents. 😉
The power and the passion of this performance is unmatched by any other band that I can think of. I grew up during the sixties and seventies, I was fortunate enough to see Queen three time in the 70s and nobody could match these guys. They were so technical and so precise in their musicality, but the stage performance was what captivated the audience, especially Freddie. It was almost impossible to take your eyes off of him on stage - but just listen to Brian, John and Roger - absolutely spectacular!!!
GOOD GRIEF. I, TOO, AM. TAKEN BY THIS PERFORMANCE. YOU ARE THE BEST AT REACTING EVER. YOU ARE VERY INTELLIGENT AND CAN PUT YOURSELF IN FREDDIE'S SPIRIT DURING THE PERFORMANCE. FREDDIE IS A TALENT THAT NEVER BE MATCHED. ONCE FREDDIE ENTERS YOUR PSYCHE HE DOESN'T LEAVE YOU ALONE. YOU WILL REMEMBER BITS AND PIECES A YOU GO ABOUT YOUR LIFE.
Thank you! That’s very kind 🤗 and yes he has definitely left an impact!
We told you! 🔥🔥🔥
This was written by Brian about a girl he was too shy to approach.
The drink was just a toast to the audience, nothing more 🤗
Haha you did! Amazing song!
Right. It was Christmas Eve and he'd just toasted the audience (and the viewers, it was televised) before they performed this song.
@@3ScotsInk Hey, hope you’re doing well 👋🏼🤗
Hey Lynn! I’m good. Hope all is well for you, too. ✌️❤️
Freddie was holding up a drink because it was Christmas Eve and he was toasting the audience
Lol simple enough, i guess i read too much into that part!
I think of White Queen as a Gothic romance with medieval fantasy overtones. A world of Knights and Queens, magicians and courtly love... Brian (as writer) and Freddie (as singer) transform a college crush into a musical masterpiece!
Another intensely romantic song I think you'd enjoy is You Take My Breath Away, Live in Hyde Park, 1976. This time it's Freddie's own song, with just him, solo at the piano, holding a rowdy crowd spellbound, and of course taking everyone's breath away.
I like you’re interpretation of it. That’s interesting! 👏🏽
Aside from Freddie's wonderful vocal performance, the musicality of this composition should get much repect. Brian composed it and his performance is also amazing. The interplay between piano and guitar is incomparable. With Queen you get wonderful, complex music and stellar performance...what more can one ask?
Queen is undisputed on this channel 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Fun fact (for y'all new to the Queen game): The first of 3x I saw them live was in 1974 which was their first time playing in the U.S. They were, not kidding, the warm up band for Mott the Hoople (who are VASTLY underrated themselves). So Queen's set was abbreviated, 8 songs I think, and an encore because, of course, they were already THAT good! Anyway, that was the only time I saw them perform this song and it was as amazing as what you're seeing here. Fun fact (for me and everybody back in the 70's pretty much): The only other song I really remember from that '74 show was "Keep Yourself Alive" because my friends and I enjoyed a bit too much weed on the way to the show. However, I do remember it was impossible to take your eyes off of Freddie Mercury, and not just for his singing, piano playing, or even his flamboyant performance-- he genuinely was a force of nature. Exotic, unusual, unique. Mesmerizing. Love, love, love watching you enjoy him and the whole band as much as I did and still do. Bravo, and a big welcome to the family. I truly believe Freddie's beaming and so proud, finally, of what he was when he was here. Can't blame God for wanting him back so quickly. 💛
Amen to all of that
3 times?! Lucky! Thank you for the compliment as well
A great song and sung by the Legend, Freddie Mercury.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Freddie the great!
Aagghhh....the song that literally plays your soul. If I am not mistaken, Brian wrote this one, and was about a girl he liked in college maybe? But she didn't know him and he was no secure enough to approach her, if he tried words wouldn't form to talk to her, so she got away not knowing Brian liked her. It was something along those lines. The interlude, just hypnotized you. All the instruments are so perfect it sounds like they are communicating with one another and playing your very soul at the same time.
I agree. It literally sounded like it was in the studio
Everyone has said it all about this masterpiece. All I can add is GREAT REACTION! All of us hearing this for the first time were speechless also!
Hey Marggie - LTNS, hope you’re well 🤗
Hey Lynn..Im "doing alright". How are you?
@@marggie4129 Doin Alright, too 😁
I can see why! Also I love this sense of community amongst the queen fans! It’s actually amazing to me when I go through the comments
It's hard to believe this is live. It's so complex, it seems like it would be hard to produce it in a studio with multiple takes, but LIVE? BTW, I really enjoy your reactions. You notice all the things I want people to notice about the greatness of Queen.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Awwwww the feeling of unrequited love ... the longing for courage to approach ... the waiting the wanting ... “As it began” 🎼 Brian wrote this song about a girl he loved from afar in his Biology class. Brian commented that he waited too long & lost the courage to approach her! Tho some time later they did become good friends. I would love to have met this White Queen!! Hauntingly beautiful song!
Amazing. I feel like as teenagers we all had an experience like that
Fantastic reaction!! This performance blows me away everytime and I've seen it a LOT! Can't wait for your next Queen reaction, whatever it may be.
Thank you Valerie! Seems like it will be March of the black queen!
Wonderful! I call March of the Black Queen "sonic drugs". Love it!!
@@valerielansford565 lol interesting!
Great job. Keep going. Freddie is our Motzart. The band is incredibly captivating. More! This I think is one of Brian’s most beautiful compositions but only because he had Freddie singing and Queen performing especially the piano/ guitar dance between Freddie and Brian. Magical.
The guitar & piano sang to each other. 💜
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This was Christmas Eve and the drink in Freddie’s hand was from the toast he had made to the audience at the end of the previous song. Even though it was meant to look like Champagne, I suspect it was only water (Freddie’s roadie ‘Ratty’ said he never had wine on stage) and just quietly, I’ve drunk enough wine to know the colour is not right 😉. So no, there was no symbolism with the drink in the way that you mean, although the fact that they’d been asked to do this concert which was filmed and televised live, meant they had finally “made it”, so they had something to celebrate there too. The ironic thing was that Bohemian Rhapsody had not long been released, so the sales from that hadn’t yet kicked in and they were still under the “guidance” of their first manager Norman Sheffield. They already had 3 previous albums with moderate success and several international tours under their belts but still had no money. They owed money to their crew and lighting guys, yet Norman Sheffield was swanning around in a Rolls Royce and building a swimming pool. Freddie was absolutely pissed off. If Bohemian Rhapsody had flopped they most likely would have had to split up. Freddie wrote the ultimate diss track about Norman Sheffield. He didn’t mention his name but Norman dobbed himself in when he sued them for slander, they settled out of court and they got new management. So if you want to hear what Freddie thought about Norman Sheffield, check out Death On Two Legs, but I’d suggest the official lyric video for this one. The lyrics are vitriolic and Freddie’s voice is scathing. He pulled no punches and you are left with absolutely no question about his feelings. It’s hair raising, I’m warning you 🖤⚠️☢️☠️
Wow this was really insightful feedback! Did they ever restore their friendship with the former manager?
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert haha No, that boat was sunk
And every time you see Freddie turning his back to the audience and bending over that’s him saying kiss my ass to the Sheffield brothers over and over again.
Great reaction...you feel like the rest of QUEEN fans...they take you to a high, they take you to a low and all we have to do is put our hands up, sway them in the air and enjoy
Haha agreed, couldn’t even formulate my words properly at the end
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert that's how it is, Freddie captures and memorize you that everything around you disappears...lol
@@kathleenohare8770 I think autocorrect got you...mesmerize 🤗
@@lynnhoffman247 lol
@@kathleenohare8770 😂 Happens to the best of us
Great reaction!
Please watch "Stone Cold Crazy" - live at the Rainbow 1974. The first thrash metal song in history before thrash metal even existed. And the first song Queen boys wrote together (though Freddie wrote some of it when he was in a different band (before Queen). And it was the first song Queen as a band performed live (in 1971).
Absolute must to see the depth and breath of their early works - more of the B&W from the pseudo Glam days.
Thanks Jane 🤗 this was their first song they released ever? That’s a tempting one to react to
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert No, it wasn’t their first release. It was the 1st speed/thrash metal song on video & Freddie’s spitting bars, too!
Honey, Your Queen/Freddie reactions are AWESOME💕 Good Job on this one🖖
Hey Marcie 🤗
@@lynnhoffman247 HEY Honey, How are you?
Thank you Marcie! 🤗
@@marciebulsaraorcutt I’m doing okay...dealing with some neck & arm pain but have some good drugs 😂
@@lynnhoffman247 Oh I HOPE you'll be ok, Hon💕 Good drugs are always nice to have😜
Really good comments...React to: SAVE ME, live in Montreal...Brian wrote this song about a college girl crush...he wrote it like a Shakespearean sonnet...my brotherinlaw was in at the Montreal concert in 1981...Brian is such a great song writer...the others are good too...when Freddie writes about personnal stuff then it so good ie. PLAY THE GAME, live at Milton Keynes and MADE IN HEAVEN
Taking notes 📝📝
March of the Black Queen is another one from this time period.
For something completely different, try “Seaside Rendevous” 👏🏼❤️
You’re nearly to 1000 subs - Yay!
Edit: andddd you’re over 1K now!! 🤗
ABSOLUTELY YESSSSS......
Thats a DOUBLE YESSSS from me!!
@@debramoore7513 Well HELLO my dear Queenmate Debra 🌹🌹😘😘👑👑💥💥
@@irinichotou470 Hello my friend Irini 💗💗💗💗
@@debramoore7513 Hello my darling.......How are you????
You're right about symbolism, especially in this song and the album the song is from - the album is called "Queen Ⅱ", and it had two sides: Black side and White side.
Brian May (the lead guitarist) wrote the songs on the White side, including "White Queen". Freddie wrote the songs on the Black side, including "The March of the Black Queen" (it's a masterpiece, an older sister to "Bohemian Rhapsody").
During that period of time the boys always wore black or white on stage (Freddie usually started the show in white costume and ended it in black). Freddie painted his fingernails black, and Brian painted his white.
This actually answered a few of my other thoughts that i forgot to express during the video. Thank you! So naturally March of the black queen should be next then
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Yes!
Don’t leave out Roger!!
Brian wrote 4 out of 5 tunes on side White.
Roger wrote the last tune, Loser In The End.
Freddie used to start the concerts with a toast to the crowd. LOL, he would throw the drink into the crowd. I have seen Queen live 3 times with Freddie and once with Paul Rodgers. He is a master on stage and having seen him live AND the other king of the stage, Michael Jackson, I can honestly say, there is no one that can beat these two live and I have seen a LOT of bands.
This was written by Brian about a girl he liked but was too shy to talk to her. Love your reaction. And yes Freddie does find a way to get NH into your soul.
Lol thank you!
I was amazed also when I first saw it! It is such a beautiful song and one of my favorites!
It’s definitely a favorite
Watching again with you 🎵 yes, a bit overwhelming... Love it.
Freddie is so beautiful here ♥️ no one can tell a story like Freddie
Christmas Eve, 1975... London... Queen concert...I would've been down for that.
It was being filmed by the BBC to broadcast, hence the good sound quality.
This makes sense because it sounded like studio quality
Freddie really feels the music
Hello again! Queen again, yay! I literally have a list of Queen songs in my head to play according to my various moods. That is how diverse their music is which is actually very rare. Freddie in particular feels music, I don’t know how else to describe it? You see it all over the place but the first time I thought of it in that way was after watching the One Vision documentary. There is a part in that documentary where Freddie is working with Roger on a particular drum section. Freddie is in the booth, standing up and listening for a certain sound. And then his entire body moves to it. When you see this, you start to notice it everywhere with him. It is so rare, this particular talent. We all go to work, we all have different moods. But imagine Freddie before a concert, faced with this full range of different styles of music, and no matter what mood he is in going in, when he steps on that stage he automatically adjusts to every single song, and he is in that song 100% for the duration, the feeling, the emotion, he smoothly transitions his mood, which comes out to the audience with feeling and emotion of that song. Then again. And again. Add to that their grueling tour schedule on any given year, you really appreciate how talented and rare he was. Add the voice, add the talent of the band, these particular 4 people, and it is magic. You also can see why a certain section of us have trouble with today’s music. When you had Freddie and Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley, and so many others, today’s music almost sounds too perfect to my ear. I don’t mind the mess ups, the notes messed, a crack in the voice. That tells me it is real, at least for the way I grew up listening to music. I have gotten better with today’s music but there are times that I wish 4 really talented people who can sing, play instruments and write music would give this a go again. I really hope that happens in my lifetime. Waiting for your next reaction! ❤️
Thank you Terri, i always look forward to your insight and having these conversations is the next level that i want to take my channel to
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert thank you! You are building a great channel, for sure! I am a thinker and a detailed kind of person. I had a coworker one time tell me, we end up with the same solution but you come at it backwards. 😂 I called that out of the box. So like you, I notice things. I am an introvert, although I grew up with 2 older brothers and developed social skills to the point that people think I am a people person extrovert. Got them fooled! It was the only way to survive with the brothers I have. Had to be smart, think fast, and always be ready. No thinking time and had to react immediately. It was a crazy way to grow up but I think it ended up okay. Nobody messes with me, that is for sure. One brother would hide and jump me and if I didn’t react fast enough with certain moves, start yelling at the top of my lungs and then hitting and kicking various places, we had to go through it again. The other brother, while watching tv, would just suddenly zip a hand size ball at my head. Had to catch it one handed. That was the rule. Left and right. It was total madness with those two. But then I would go to my room, my happy introverted place and be me. That is why I told you always be you, what you contribute matters. As it does for us all..... ❤️
Freddie had perfect musical timing he had a nick name "The Human Metronome"
Freddie the great is my nickname for him lol
The drink in his hand is from that he just before this song made a toast with the audience, a toast for a happy Christmas eve (as it actually was).
Ha now you’re ready for 70s queen. 🔥🔥🔥
Ok I clicked the button 😎
😂 thank you! Looking forward to it
Thanks, Rad! yep - this is sad and dramatic - but written by Brian -- I'm sure it will be explained more below -- but what I really love about this is the synergy-collaboration between Freddie and Brian on keys/guitar... and the, OMG - Roger's drums.. and John's bass -- this a true GROUP -look forward to more.,..
Yes! Sounded like they were in the studio
My favorite of Freddie ❤️ his voice here is pure
Crazy little thing called love by Queen 🎼💓
Check out LAP OF THE GODS...Hammersmith 1975....
I’m not sure where this is on my list but i know it’s very close to the top if not top
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert The original, not the Revisited song - although it’s great, too!
You, btw, have great taste and a wonderful appreciation for real music my friend. I look forward to more and more of your reactions. Keep it goin'!
🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you Kerry! Appreciate you supporting!
Wow, 🥰 beautiful Freddie ❤️ Freddie Mercury ❤️ liked already subscribed 😁 beautiful song 😍🤩
Thanks!! Love your Queen reactions!! You’re just getting started........
😅 thank you! And here i am thinking I’m a decent way into my queen journey lol
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert LOL - they were together about 20 years & all members wrote #1 hits, so think again 😂🤗
That was a great reaction!!!!
Thank you Barbara! 🤗
Thanks for Queen reaction.......need more Queen
I genuinely enjoy their music so there might just be dozens of queen reactions on this channel lol
Beautiful!!
Watch "Stone Cold Crazy" from Queen at the Rainbow 1974
Love your reactions to Queen. I am a recent subscriber. You are outstanding in your reactions and enthusiasm to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. They set the standard that has yet to be matched.
I'd like to see your reaction to Freddie singing opera. Watch Barcelona. It is...wow.
Thank you! And oooo i haven’t seen this suggested a lot but sounds interesting
Just watched your reaction video today. Absolutely love how you noyltice details and appreciate Queen’s and Freddie’s talents. Look forward to watching more Queen reactions by you! 😊
Thank you! 🤗 i appreciate the support!
Stunning performance just love this Brian wrote this.
It was Christmas time Freddie had the drink to make a toast.
Freddie was holding a glass because it was Christmas eve and he had just toasted the audience.
"White Queen" was written by guitarist Brian May for his previous band "Smile" in 1968, several years before the band “Queen” would be created.
The song details the story of the speaker’s lost love, (The White Queen) for whom he continues to wait for in agony.
This song and "The March Of The Black Queen" (both songs were included on the Queen II album) are said to have influenced frontman, Freddie Mercury’s decision to name the band “Queen”.
Interesting!
Thank you 🎵 musicianship sparkles
It does!
Great reaction. Queen were unique, best live band ever.
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The studio version is musically & vocally gorgeous!! Give it a listen! 👍👍
I will for sure! I think off camera though as I’ve heard this version
Lovely....Thank You!
Thank you!
Thank you. My favourite early Queen performance
I can see why!
Freddie was born in Zanzibar and moved to England at 18 years old from the age of 6 to his teens Freddie stayed at boarding school in India were he formed a band and learned to play piano love from
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Thanks Patricia! 🙌🏽
Omg love your react 💕 this was christmas eve -75, Freddie had just give a x-mas cheers to the audience, derfor the glass in his hand. Brian wrothe this song of a girl on school he loved, but he was so sky so he dident now How he should take contact with her. Here Freddie was 29 years old. Its unbelivebel beauty. Pleae react on the Prohpet song, the lyric one......woaw that texst omg. The song is so spesial I think they had it on consert one time. So the lyric one is the best...lol
Thank you! And 📝📝
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert thanks to you Rad....lol
Luv Freddie.. Wanna react to the greatest 3 minutes of vocals EVER?? Then watch You Take My Breath Away live at Hyde Park 1976... It's AMAZING!!
Love Queen, the best band ever ! Any Queen song would be amazing to react to ! ❤️💙
I agree!
That song was written by Brian May. Great song
For me the best front man in the history also the best band ever queen
So far....i agree lol
such a beautiful song, Freddie's in stellar vocals. Yeah, beautiful but depressing aka a Brian May song. I wish the cameraman had focused on both Freddie & Brian during the fabulous piano/guitar piece there. We see only Freddie yet hear Brian's guitar just singing away. Such Magic! Also, Roger on drums & John on bass compliment "White Queen" perfectly. Thank you for reacting.
Yes i noticed that too on my second watch. Brian was amazing here
One of my top 5! A masterpiece written by Brian May in the early days. The focus is entirely on Freddie which is understandable but the guitar contribution is equally incredible. Casual fans don’t realize how many of their songs he wrote. Read somewhere that the name Queen may have come from this song. Anyways, guess you should do March of the Black Queen also. They never performed it live but it is a technological marvel for it’s time!
You’re right! Watching this over i realized how good Brian was but i was so drawn into Freddie the first time i didn’t notice
Has Somebody to Love live Montreal been done yet?? I can’t find it…..I know he’d probably fall out of his chair lol!!
They were celebrating Christmas....
Great to know the backstory of this song from the comments section - thanks guys! But you aren't far off with wondering about the glass. In the 70s there were lots of songs that dealt with fantasy subjects.. I'm not exactly sure why - maybe to do with the remnants of the hippie era and or our first rocket to the moon (hence Bowie with Ziggy Stardust, Elton John with Rocket Man etc) - seems like Queen, in their first few albums had a foray into this genre - but they do everything so well so who cares right??!!!!!
Hey man freddie's not the only one in the band ya know there's 3 other guys helping out.
Another version in 74: "Queen - White Queen (As It Began) (Live At The Rainbow, 74)". Just do a search for the title posted in youtube.
You give great reviews...."reactions"
Freddies voice is here so crystal clear. Later smoking was not so good for his voice. At the end as he had Aids he stops smoking and his voice became so clear again. Sadly.
Queen don't block, so no need to pause.
React to Save me, live in Montreal 1981
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@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert 😂😂😂
Freddie learned how to play piano at boarding school in India as a boy
His teachers did him good
Hey, here and on other reactions I see people recommending Queen songs from Live at the Rainbow 1974-- they're right, great stuff and it was professionally recorded (and I believe remastered) so the sound is great. But no one I've seen has suggested this: Big Spender (audio only) from that show. It's just 1:31 seconds-- you could react to it w/ another song from that show, maybe. At least listen to it-- it opens with absolutely thunderous drums by Roger that are then joined by Brian shredding, and I mean really shredding, his guitar before Freddie starts singing. IMO, it's 1:31 seconds of sheer Queen bliss. Here you go: ruclips.net/video/cXW3csg6dgQ/видео.html
📝📝 thanks for adding link
The song was written by Brian may and also FREDDIE WAS THIRSTY.
Fine reaction much enjoyed. Subscribed to find out more about what you do. My main interests are Queen, Pink Floyd and Angelina Jordan. Hope you are into them too, or if not, maybe soon!
Thank you! I’m definitely a new queen fan. Pink Floyd reaction i have coming soon from other recommendations. Angelina Jordan I’ve never heard of before if I’m being honest
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Yes to Pink Floyd! Angelina is a great young singer, too.
You should watch the making of one vision it shows the details that goes into their music then the song. Its a MLK tribute
Try the first 3 songs of Wembley 86, one vision, 7 seas of rye and tear it up
One vision is the documentary right? I’m doing it soon
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert You can watch One Vision-Extended Version which is the song + great footage of them in the recording studio putting the song together. Radouane Zid is also suggesting the live version at the Wembley concert in 1986; the concert began with those 3 songs. It's a totally different energy from this White Queen performance, but equally worthwhile to experience!
And there's no moustache yet!
One song that I can’t listen to without crying is Evergreen from the movie A Star is Born by Barbara Streisand, please react to it ❤️
A first Barbara Streisand recommendation 🙌🏽
You are just compelled to listen when queen play .
I agree
thanks. Try to connect the video sound right into your own video recording, Be well
Its a kind of magic at wembley please
Hi Aletha, this is a song too?
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert well I'm just super greedy I want all Queen songs but it's kind of magic live at Wembley is amazing one of my favorites along with One vision I can't pick one Queen song if you want a really good laugh though watch I want to break free it's a spoof off of British soap opera and no it's not about Freddie being gay
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert sorry I read that wrong yes it's a kind of magic is a great song and then please keep in mind the recorded version of the live versions are always super different so you can watch the same song multiple times and you never going to get the same version
@@alethamarsh6583 nice! I think i might start including both versions in the same reaction
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Great idea. It happens that It's A Kind of Magic is almost a totally different song live than it was on the record. IMHO a million times better live in the case of this particular song.
If you have the Time do Son and Daughter!
Brian wrote this....
Brian needs more praise but Freddie stole the show on this one 🤯
@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert That’s because no matter who wrote the song, Freddie gives it his all.
Please react to Lap Of The Gods the live version epic
Coming this weekend i think 🙌🏽
Please watch Show Must Go On.*
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Some Queen songs aren't symbolism. Have you done Fat Bottomed Girls live at the Bowl 1982? If not, do it. You won't have to use much brain power on that one. 😂
your son/volume is again a little too low - I cen't do anything about it - con you make it louder - others can make it quieter ig they need to?+ IJ'm happy that Enigilh is not my first language - I'm danish - so I listen to the the music - - and secondly I try to understand the lyrics - which is often not simple - -. so I enjoy the music first and foremost. And relieved to hear that not all of their lyrics have a concrete mening - it is up to the listener to interpret.