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If there is such a thing as a dual perfect performance then Queen: Somebody to love (Live In Milton Keynes) is it. This was - I believe - Freddie's favourite song and he loved to tinker around with it. No performance of it is the same and in this version you can hear the crowd chanting Somebody To Love as he revs them up. It also has the most romantic intro.
@@harvelle2432 'Gotten' originally from Middle English geten, from Old Norse geta, and is related to Old English gietan. In British English, gotten was the preferred form some centuries ago. But, then around the 1600s, the standard form shifted to got athough gotten does appear in some British English dialects. Gotten migrated with the New World settlers. Gotten appears in the works of Shakespeare and the writings of Thomas Hobbs and the King James anglicization of the Bible.
I don't think there are too many people in the world who can sing like that; I don't think there are too many people in the world who can play the drums like that. Now imagine doing both!
Yeah saw them at Wembley Arena the day after John Lennon died, and they added a tribute to John into the concert. We had all lost our voices by the end and went home croaking at each other on the tube. And yes most reviewers at some point say, "You know that drummer can sing a bit as well!"
Yeah drummer singers are like gold. I mean it must be like rubbing your head and patting your tummy. Or maybe the best of them can just think of it like another part of there drum kit. So few bands had drummers that could do it though. Rodger fucking owned it and could sing and sing very well
@@basstian Check out The Warning and especially the drummer , Paulina (Pau) Have so many songs to choose from , try Disciple. You will not be disappointed .
Right? And he never looks like he's trying. He's just always swinging about. Unless you look carefully, you'd never know that he was playing what he was. The whole band have a kind of effortless look about them, to a certain extent, but I feel Deacon took that a step further. La dee da dee da, while playing some of the most iconic bass lines in rock music, some of which for songs he wrote. Amazing!
4 people. Thats it, one guitar, one set of drums, one bass and one piano. No backing tracks to fill in the sound, no bank of back up singers. I saw them live, twice, and I still have to remind myself that all of that music comes from just 4 people.
They are all song writers. The only band that has each member individually inducted into the rock and roll writers hall of fame. Freddie wrote Bohemian Rhapsody; Roger wrote Radio Gaga; John Deacon wrote Another one bites the dust and Dr Sir Brian May wrote We will rock you. Freddie, Roger and Brian are all vocalists too with individual albums. ❤
@VincitOmniaVeritas. Let's not forget John Deacon's I'm in love with my car. He really pushed for that to be the A side but Bohemian Rhapsody won. Just imagine if it hadn't. 😆
If you listen you can hear how regularly Rogers singing harmonises so well with and accentuates Freddie's singing, if you listen out for Roger you will start noticing him more and more.
I'd second this. 40(ish) years on, and Queen's set at the Live Aid concert still stands, in my opinion, as the greatest live performance I've ever seen. However, "Barcelona" may be Freddie's greatest masterpiece. Two performers at the pinnacle of their respective genres ... with Freddie getting the chance to sing with his idol. Very, very special ...
The reason why Queen are such legends is because they never chased any of the trends, they created their own unique sound that explored so many different areas. They were great musicians and music was in their blood.
This performance is at a much higher level than anything you hear from todays musical talent. You are right the entire band was extremely talented and absolutely blew away any audience they entertained. R.I.P. Freddie....the world is a little less happy without you in it.😢😢
I saw this whole show in the theater and it was incredible. I was in a theater full of Queen fans and we were all having the time of our lives. It was an amazing experience.
the musical "we will rock you" is pure queen music with all the great hits its a magical evening of fun and music with a storyline attached from songs like radio ga ga to someone to love etc etc
Thank you, great reaction. Thanks for appreciating Roger's brilliant singing while keeping a perfect beat on the drums. Every time I watch this song (and his solo: 'I'm in love with my car') I wonder how he managed to find the time to breathe....
I love people's reactions to Queen on You Tube. I've never seen anyone not smile, laugh, cry, look on in awe. There'll never be another Queen and particularly not Freddie Mercury.
Whenever I see Freddie perform live it's like he is possessed by the song that he's singing and the resulting performance is simply amazing, then add to that the world class musicians that make up Queen and you've got a combination, a musical alchemy that I doubt will ever be repeated. All we have to do is indulge in it! 👍👍
Please react to Queens song "is this the world we created", live at Live aid. This is the song Freddie and Brian sang as the finally of the entire Live aid concert.
Once you 'Get' Queen...They become part of your soul and mental wallpaper. Although now in this 21st century there is so much mystique surrounding Queen, and particularly Freddie's legendary status...We who were privileged to see Queen perform live, knew instinctively that we were witnessing inimitable greatness. I was so very fortunate to attend several of their concerts in different parts of the world in the mid 80's...This band were the perfect storm, and Freddie was the God with pockets full of fairy dust, who ensured each and every ticket holder experienced the absolute time of their lives. Dear Freddie showed us inside his heart...and we will love him forever for it.❤
You guys should check out The Show Must Go on. Freddie was so unwell and came and delivered one of the most spine tingling vocals for the song, love it
I'm a Queen fan of over 55 years! WOW! I'm so happy that your reaction channel popped up on my screen. This was one of the BEST reactions I've seen of this incredible performance ... just subscribed. And guess what? I WAS THERE! I'm 30 rows back from the front in that HUGE arena being totally mesmerized by this fantastic band - so on point, so absolutely perfect in every way - the all time BEST concert I've ever seen - that's saying something because I've seen the greatest bands in concert. Everyone knows that Freddie was the most fantastic performer of all time - THAT VOICE! - but he always said that he was NOT the leader of QUEEN; he was only 1/4 of this great band. Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon each wrote Queen songs, each of them have been inducted into the "Songwriters Hall of Fame", they all had INNATE musical ability (no one in Queen received musical training) and, most importantly, they all continued to grow and evolve. And they stayed together for over 20 years! You are on a fantastic journey - I know that at least some of the MILLIONS of Queen fans world-wide will join you. That includes me! Throw a dart and react to any song from the Montreal, Wembley 1986, Rock in Rio,1985 or Budapest (Hungary)1986 concerts and you will not be disappointed!
Four amazing musicians at the very top of their game, totally in the zone, individually and collectively. I love the harmonies in the recorded version but this has so much energy that it's a joy! Recommend watching "Save Me" from the same concert. Also any live version of "Who wants to live forever" would show Freddie's passion.
More Queen/Freddie please! Here are some recommendations: Studio recordings: How can I go on One year of love Love me like there's no tomorrow Too much love will kill you A Winter's tale The great pretender Time waits for no one Let me in your heart again In my defence Breakthru I was born to love you Live performances: You take my breathe away - Hyde park 1976 In the lap of the gods revisited - Hammersmith 1975 White Queen (as it began) - Hammersmith 1975 Hammer to fall - Wembley 1986 July 12 & Budapest 1986 Who wants to live forever - Wembley 1986 July 11 Play the game - Milton keynes 1982 Save me - Montreal 1981 Somebody to love - Milton Keynes 1982 It's a hard life - Rio 1985 January We are the champions - Wembley 1986 July 12
In my defence, is one of my all time favorite Freddy mercury songs. It was a solo project. Next to that is guide me home/ how can I go on another solo project with Montserrat Caballe who is a Spanish opera singer. Freddy could sing anything
They literally grab hold of you and drag every ounce of emotion from you, you're almost exhausted but its SO uplifting. I adore them drums in the middle, they're almost tribal. Imagine having every single person in the palm of you hand like this!
I saw Queen on this tour at Madison Square Garden in September of 1980. It's possibly the best concert I've ever been to. I highly recommend watching "Save Me" from this same concert. It was the last track off "The Game" album. As the story goes, way back in the early days while performing, somehow Freddie's mic stand came apart, and he just continued the show. He just used the top part from then on.
Awesome reaction as always guys. The power and Freddie's voice always blows my mind! Any song from this concert is great tbh, but I must admit I have a soft spot for 'Save Me', Freddie's voice again is spell-binding, the way he could switch from gentle breathy voice, to gravelly, to full-on power and back again is incredible. Watch that, you won't be disappointed!
Nice to see Freddie's band mates recognised (all too often missed). This is, after all, "Queen" ... and a great front man knows he needs the very best talent around him to help him shine the brightest. That said ... to paraphrase a fellow poster on another reaction: There are rock stars , superstars, giants, legends, icons ... and then there's Freddie.
If you think they look young here, check out their 1974 show at The Rainbow. (“Liar”, “Stone Cold Crazy”, etc.) Fun Fact: Freddie’s Superman tee sold at auction last year for 57,000. USD.
I’m biased because Queen are my favourite Band. For me Freddie Mercury is without doubt THE GREATEST VOCALIST/SHOWMAN EVER! When he died, for me, Music was never the same again. He brought a level of quality, artistry and showmanship that will never be seen again. He was truly one of a kind. God Bless You Freddie.😢❤️
There will only ever be one FREDDIE. The whole Montreal concert is fab! look out for a freddie interview, most entertaining ( darling) and the BO RAP film is very good, the actors who play Queen are superb. Hope you both well
I saw these guys in 1977....I had their first six albums Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, Night at The Opera, Day at The Races and News of The World.
The version they do at Milton Keynes 1982 is even better if you can imagine that! The intro is outstanding and will bring tears to your eyes Freddie is so good :)
If this doesn't have you in tears of shear joy and amazement I don't ever want to know you. Thank God I was born in the best country on Earth, with the greatest contributions to music of all!
I LOVE Queen, I was a teenager when they were at their peak but didn't follow them then.....I'm now 60 and am now (as my partner calls me) a Queen fanatic, I just didn't appreciate what legends they are...... apparently my younger sister had a chance to go see them back then but she was only 15 and our mum and dad wouldn't let her go........she's never forgiven them 😂......still brings it up lol xx
It's in my personal lore that my friend's uncle was at that show. Dude was a rocker and was at all the shows. But that night at the Forum was the best show of his life. And he was the guy that made us discover Queen. I don't even remember his name.. but I still remember listening to Queen with my friend 35yrs ago.. good times.
I was fortunate to see Queen during this tour at the Baltimore Civic Center in August of 1980. I was 18 at the time, and I still vividly remember this show. Freddie owned the crowd from the moment he stepped onstage.
Thank you for that reaction, I am really jealous that you are getting to hear Queen's fantastic music for the first time. They have a huge catalogue of music as a band together and also some fantastic albums and songs separately. Please keep up the reactions to Queen, you have some real treats in store!
Interesting facts about this concert, it was filmed over two nights and the band didn’t get along with the production crew because they kept messing around with the band’s equipment and Freddie got really angry with the director Saul Scwimmer and on the second night, during ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, Freddie changed out of his jeans and went onstage barefoot wearing a pair of shorts with a baseball cap and a scarf around his neck, which Brian May dubbed Freddie’s “Rapper’s Gear”, just to mess up the continuity of the film. 😂
After Live Aid this must be their greatest performance, you can appreciate all their talents, playing, singing, the whole performance. Thank you once again you two, love your choice of music. Love to you both.
Live recorded performance might be more correct. I've seen them live on a couple of occasions and both concerts were outstanding, even with different sets.
I was 13 when I first became a Queen fan - I even got a detention at school. It was 1974, I watched them on Top of The Pops, they performed Killer Queen. Freddie was wearing his fingernails painted black on one hand. I painted my fingernails in the same way (detention) 😆"She keeps her Moët et Chandon In her pretty cabinet". You must explore the early Queen years: Seven Seas of Rhye and Killer Queen.
"Electrocuted in the comments section." Every time I come here, something excellent happens. Madame, like a Christas Tree. Great, great video. And may I say, I continue to enjoy your lovely window. It's very complimentary. Like you two!
Although their more famous songs are great, some of their best stuff is songs from their early albums they never even released. Queen I and Queen II are massively underrated albums, especially Queen II. You should really check them out in your own time. March of the Black Queen is up there with Bohemian Rhapsody for me. Seriously, they have so many great songs beyond the ones everyone's heard on the radio.
I saw Queen live in 1977, in Southampton, in The UK, on their, "A Day at the Races" tour (Somebody to Love was the first single from that album). It was the first concert I had ever been to at the tender age of 14, & still ranks as one of the best. Love you guys, love your reactions, love & light from The UK!
It's a beautiful song and performance. If you get a chance (even if not as a reaction), check out the George Michael & Queen - Somebody to love performance, it is beyond amazing and did Freddie proud. George, band, crowd and all! There is a moment when the camera pans to the crowd and it's absolutely awe-inspiring.
@@alanberesford7900 It's absolutely amazing isn't it? I have it in a playlist I often leave on in the background when I'm working on stuff. Such an amazing performance.
@@mozzyquodo5532 the whole show was awesome. The two performances that stood out for me, was the set by Extreme, especially the medley and George Michael. I was there, the dvd / blue Ray do not do the fans justice.
For a Knock Your Socks Off Queen live performance that even Jess may have never heard you really must listen to, or react to "White Queen" live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. It is a perfect live performance by every member of the band. There is an instrumental section that lasts around 1 minute and 45 seconds where Freddie and Brian totally smash it ith what seems like a game of chase between the two of them. Freddie's fingers are flying on the keys and Brian's guitar is screaming, crying, wailing and rocking it the hard way. Thank you for your reaction to this great song today. It too is a nearly flawless performance, as flawless as live can possibly be and Queen's energy live is always outstanding.
I’m so happy for you. I lived with the Greatest Hits for quite a big while and then I discovered Queen II on CD. It is insane! Your minds are about be blown! I’ll be with you on this journey! Party on well! I’ll be there. Much love from Sweden! 💙🥂
He’s one of a kind performer he’s the best if you want to see a different side of Freddie Do cool cat from him you gonna love it and see a different side of Freddie love your reaction ❤❤
Here are some must see performances. White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Now I’m Here, Under Pressure and Love of My Life live at Wembley 1986. Tie Your Mother Down live at Wembley on 7-12-86. Dragon Attack, Save Me and Another One Bites the Dust live at Montreal. Official video of Who Wants to Live Forever and then watch this live performance in Budapest.
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If there is such a thing as a dual perfect performance then Queen: Somebody to love (Live In Milton Keynes) is it. This was - I believe - Freddie's favourite song and he loved to tinker around with it. No performance of it is the same and in this version you can hear the crowd chanting Somebody To Love as he revs them up. It also has the most romantic intro.
'Gotten' isn't even a word in English. It's an American and Canadian word. 'Got' is used in the UK as an English word.
@@harvelle2432 'Gotten' originally from Middle English geten, from Old Norse geta, and is related to Old English gietan.
In British English, gotten was the preferred form some centuries ago. But, then around the 1600s, the standard form shifted to got athough gotten does appear in some British English dialects. Gotten migrated with the New World settlers. Gotten appears in the works of Shakespeare and the writings of Thomas Hobbs and the King James anglicization of the Bible.
@@josefschiltz2192 Yes it started in the Bible but I'm atheist and they're really dumb. So it doesn't apply to me. 🤔
Check George Michael's live version. He smashed it!
Roger Taylor rocking out better vocals while playing the drums than most lead vocalists today ..
I don't think there are too many people in the world who can sing like that; I don't think there are too many people in the world who can play the drums like that. Now imagine doing both!
@@basstian Though not in the same leque, Karen Carpenter started out on drums and vocals.
Yeah saw them at Wembley Arena the day after John Lennon died, and they added a tribute to John into the concert. We had all lost our voices by the end and went home croaking at each other on the tube.
And yes most reviewers at some point say, "You know that drummer can sing a bit as well!"
Yeah drummer singers are like gold.
I mean it must be like rubbing your head and patting your tummy.
Or maybe the best of them can just think of it like another part of there drum kit.
So few bands had drummers that could do it though.
Rodger fucking owned it and could sing and sing very well
@@basstian Check out The Warning and especially the drummer , Paulina (Pau) Have so many songs to choose from , try Disciple. You will not be disappointed .
John Deacon's seemingly effortless playing was a big inspiration for me to learn bass. This is a great example.
Yes to this! 100% agree. I wish I could be so relaxed playing Deacon lines
Deacon is criminally underrated - he was/is fabulous.
John Deacon's cool af in my book.
I played Californication for my music GCSE on bass, and this is still better then anything I have ever played.
Right? And he never looks like he's trying. He's just always swinging about. Unless you look carefully, you'd never know that he was playing what he was. The whole band have a kind of effortless look about them, to a certain extent, but I feel Deacon took that a step further. La dee da dee da, while playing some of the most iconic bass lines in rock music, some of which for songs he wrote. Amazing!
4 people. Thats it, one guitar, one set of drums, one bass and one piano. No backing tracks to fill in the sound, no bank of back up singers. I saw them live, twice, and I still have to remind myself that all of that music comes from just 4 people.
You guys are witnessing greatness right here. Freddie Mercury undoubtedly is one of the greatest musicians of all time 🐐
Whoever mic’d, mixed and mastered this show should be enshrined in the rock n’ roll hall of fame. That’s what perfection sounds like.
They are all song writers. The only band that has each member individually inducted into the rock and roll writers hall of fame. Freddie wrote Bohemian Rhapsody; Roger wrote Radio Gaga; John Deacon wrote Another one bites the dust and Dr Sir Brian May wrote We will rock you. Freddie, Roger and Brian are all vocalists too with individual albums. ❤
And more songs than those.. these are just the #1's... lol
@@GinMae 👍😂
@VincitOmniaVeritas. Let's not forget John Deacon's I'm in love with my car. He really pushed for that to be the A side but Bohemian Rhapsody won. Just imagine if it hadn't. 😆
@@MadHatter-s3t Hi, I think you meant Roger Taylor. Yes I concur. To be a fly on a wall at the sessions….😆😆😆🤭.
@@VincitOmniaVeritas. Thank you. You're right. I had John Deacon stuck in my head for some reason. :)
If you listen you can hear how regularly Rogers singing harmonises so well with and accentuates Freddie's singing, if you listen out for Roger you will start noticing him more and more.
If you get chance you need or should check out Freddie Mercury with Montserrat Caballé 'Barcelona' A Rock God and an Oprea Goddess.
I'd second this. 40(ish) years on, and Queen's set at the Live Aid concert still stands, in my opinion, as the greatest live performance I've ever seen. However, "Barcelona" may be Freddie's greatest masterpiece. Two performers at the pinnacle of their respective genres ... with Freddie getting the chance to sing with his idol. Very, very special ...
@@truffleshuffler3440 I'd third that....
Yep ❤
Freddie!!!! Not Freddy
Choose the live at La Nit version.
Freddie has sooooo much charisma, you just can’t take your eyes off of him
You need to review Save Me live from the same concert, it will blow your minds
Yes, I agree. "Save me " live at Montreal 1981
I was about to say exactly that - an amazing performance.
Agreed!!!!
a brilliant 'band' performance. The timing is perfection
The reason why Queen are such legends is because they never chased any of the trends, they created their own unique sound that explored so many different areas. They were great musicians and music was in their blood.
Passion is what is missing in a lot of modern music. Love your appreciation and reactions to the classics.
There will never be another Freddie Mercury in my opinion the greatest front man in music history
Your opinion is a FACT! Freddie was, is, and always will be the greatest frontman of all-time.
@@susanstamboulian646absolutely ❤
One of the few Rock bands with every one writing! Each song is written by a different person
One set of artist to mention being all the members of an obscure, lol, group, The Beatles.
Hey from the UK... Try queen singing love of my life live at Wembley so amazing you'll love it I'm sure
This is one of the greatest live performances ever.
When it comes to the greatest Frontmen of all time Freddie Mercury has to be number 1
Absolutely no contest 💯❤️
1000%
Absolutely 💯
Have you watched Bohemian Rhapsody the movie yet. Not perfect but close enough. ❤
This performance is at a much higher level than anything you hear from todays musical talent.
You are right the entire band was extremely talented and absolutely blew away any audience they entertained.
R.I.P. Freddie....the world is a little less happy without you in it.😢😢
The one and only Freddie Mercury, one of the Greatest showman and bands ever. His vocal range is just ridiculous. ❤️
I saw this whole show in the theater and it was incredible. I was in a theater full of Queen fans and we were all having the time of our lives. It was an amazing experience.
And that’s why we miss him so much even after 30 years
the musical "we will rock you" is pure queen music with all the great hits its a magical evening of fun and music with a storyline attached from songs like radio ga ga to someone to love etc etc
PURE HEAVENLY JOY from ALL 4 of them...The drummer ROGER TAYLOR is mesmerizing too... as is BRIAN MAY and John Deacon
Yep, I'm old! However, I have been fortunate to see Queen twice; in 1977 and 1980! THEY WERE AMAZING!!! Just thought I'd say....
Another live performance I love is "Love of my Life" in Brazil. The crowd also performed perfectly..
Thank you, great reaction. Thanks for appreciating Roger's brilliant singing while keeping a perfect beat on the drums. Every time I watch this song (and his solo: 'I'm in love with my car') I wonder how he managed to find the time to breathe....
Roger Taylor, the drummer/backing vocalist, also makes a really good looking woman. Check out the video for "I Want To Break Free"
Roger Taylor as a schoolgirl is gorgeous enough to turn a straight woman gay!! (no offence intended, my twins are both gay).
Thanks for that
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I hope my comment did not, afterall cause offence. ☹️
@@brigidsingleton1596 Loved it!
True showmanship from them all i was born in 75 and has been my soundtrack as a child through to adulthood
Same here but I was born in 1974 and queen music was everywhere! 👍
Freddie always loved to play the crowd and it's clear his mastery of stage with EVERY live performance.
That's what you call perfection Freddie, Brian on guitar, John on Bass ,and Roger on drums. Best ever band for me.
I love people's reactions to Queen on You Tube. I've never seen anyone not smile, laugh, cry, look on in awe. There'll never be another Queen and particularly not Freddie Mercury.
Whenever I see Freddie perform live it's like he is possessed by the song that he's singing and the resulting performance is simply amazing, then add to that the world class musicians that make up Queen and you've got a combination, a musical alchemy that I doubt will ever be repeated. All we have to do is indulge in it! 👍👍
Please react to Queens song "is this the world we created", live at Live aid. This is the song Freddie and Brian sang as the finally of the entire Live aid concert.
Once you 'Get' Queen...They become part of your soul and mental wallpaper. Although now in this 21st century there is so much mystique surrounding Queen, and particularly Freddie's legendary status...We who were privileged to see Queen perform live, knew instinctively that we were witnessing inimitable greatness. I was so very fortunate to attend several of their concerts in different parts of the world in the mid 80's...This band were the perfect storm, and Freddie was the God with pockets full of fairy dust, who ensured each and every ticket holder experienced the absolute time of their lives. Dear Freddie showed us inside his heart...and we will love him forever for it.❤
loved her reaction to Freddie's showin' off his voice @ 8:11 -- sweetie, you ain't the only one like that when they hear this....
Yes I grew up with him and we miss him dearly... He was an icon along with the band.
You guys should check out The Show Must Go on. Freddie was so unwell and came and delivered one of the most spine tingling vocals for the song, love it
All 4 member of the band are all legends
Absolutely!!!
Just think this was 43 years ago and still great.
I'm a Queen fan of over 55 years! WOW! I'm so happy that your reaction channel popped up on my screen. This was one of the BEST reactions I've seen of this incredible performance ... just subscribed. And guess what? I WAS THERE! I'm 30 rows back from the front in that HUGE arena being totally mesmerized by this fantastic band - so on point, so absolutely perfect in every way - the all time BEST concert I've ever seen - that's saying something because I've seen the greatest bands in concert. Everyone knows that Freddie was the most fantastic performer of all time - THAT VOICE! - but he always said that he was NOT the leader of QUEEN; he was only 1/4 of this great band. Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon each wrote Queen songs, each of them have been inducted into the "Songwriters Hall of Fame", they all had INNATE musical ability (no one in Queen received musical training) and, most importantly, they all continued to grow and evolve. And they stayed together for over 20 years! You are on a fantastic journey - I know that at least some of the MILLIONS of Queen fans world-wide will join you. That includes me! Throw a dart and react to any song from the Montreal, Wembley 1986, Rock in Rio,1985 or Budapest (Hungary)1986 concerts and you will not be disappointed!
Four amazing musicians at the very top of their game, totally in the zone, individually and collectively. I love the harmonies in the recorded version but this has so much energy that it's a joy! Recommend watching "Save Me" from the same concert. Also any live version of "Who wants to live forever" would show Freddie's passion.
Saw them 3 times in the late seventies. This is what every song was like. He was magical and the band was unreal.
Queen, four magnificent musicians, each determined to keep you/me entertained. Loved experiencing this with you!
It's Freddie,for fucks sake.he broke the mic going nuts live,and like the "magic wand" as he calls it.
What a performer.
More Queen/Freddie please! Here are some recommendations:
Studio recordings:
How can I go on
One year of love
Love me like there's no tomorrow
Too much love will kill you
A Winter's tale
The great pretender
Time waits for no one
Let me in your heart again
In my defence
Breakthru
I was born to love you
Live performances:
You take my breathe away - Hyde park 1976
In the lap of the gods revisited - Hammersmith 1975
White Queen (as it began) - Hammersmith 1975
Hammer to fall - Wembley 1986 July 12 & Budapest 1986
Who wants to live forever - Wembley 1986 July 11
Play the game - Milton keynes 1982
Save me - Montreal 1981
Somebody to love - Milton Keynes 1982
It's a hard life - Rio 1985 January
We are the champions - Wembley 1986 July 12
Just One Year of Love. I absolutely adore that!
Definitely need to react to Killer Queen & I'm In Love With My Car medley live from the same concert montreal 1981! It's epic!
👍👌🤣😎💯🔥🔥
Indeed, bohemian rhapsody was Freddie, we will rock you Brian's, another bites the dust, John. Radio ga ga Roger to name one for each band member
You need to hear "You take my Breathe Away" live in Hyde Park, & "Love of my Life" live in Rio. Total crowd control & admiration from the fans.
This man lived the life and will always be a rock god! Never cry..smile and enjoy his blessing on us
Best ever Queen performance!
Queen - White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975
The greatest performance by Queen in my opinion!! 💜💜
I have watched this performance numerous times - it is PERFECT
The greatest band of all time
In my defence, is one of my all time favorite Freddy mercury songs. It was a solo project. Next to that is guide me home/ how can I go on another solo project with Montserrat Caballe who is a Spanish opera singer. Freddy could sing anything
They literally grab hold of you and drag every ounce of emotion from you, you're almost exhausted but its SO uplifting. I adore them drums in the middle, they're almost tribal. Imagine having every single person in the palm of you hand like this!
Let's be honest that's just fu****ing amazing ❤❤❤❤
ALL of Freddie’s performances are this awesome.😘
Loved it, thank you so much, love Queen - more please
I saw Queen on this tour at Madison Square Garden in September of 1980. It's possibly the best concert I've ever been to. I highly recommend watching "Save Me" from this same concert. It was the last track off "The Game" album.
As the story goes, way back in the early days while performing, somehow Freddie's mic stand came apart, and he just continued the show. He just used the top part from then on.
one of the best live performances ever by queen... roger taylors vocals were exceptional
Thanks for the appreciation of Queen! I have loved them for years but it is always great to see other appreciate them. Thanks for the reactions.
Awesome reaction as always guys. The power and Freddie's voice always blows my mind! Any song from this concert is great tbh, but I must admit I have a soft spot for 'Save Me', Freddie's voice again is spell-binding, the way he could switch from gentle breathy voice, to gravelly, to full-on power and back again is incredible. Watch that, you won't be disappointed!
Also appreciate the quality of this clip. People think 44 year old video has to crap quality. This is as HD as it gets. 35mm film for the win.
Nice to see Freddie's band mates recognised (all too often missed). This is, after all, "Queen" ... and a great front man knows he needs the very best talent around him to help him shine the brightest. That said ... to paraphrase a fellow poster on another reaction: There are rock stars , superstars, giants, legends, icons ... and then there's Freddie.
If you think they look young here, check out their 1974 show at The Rainbow. (“Liar”, “Stone Cold Crazy”, etc.)
Fun Fact: Freddie’s Superman tee sold at auction last year for 57,000. USD.
My favourite era of Queen .
"Liar" The Rainbow 1974 is my all time fave from Queen - each member of the band gets the opportunity to shine. Luv it!
I’m biased because Queen are my favourite Band. For me Freddie Mercury is without doubt THE GREATEST VOCALIST/SHOWMAN EVER! When he died, for me, Music was never the same again. He brought a level of quality, artistry and showmanship that will never be seen again. He was truly one of a kind. God Bless You Freddie.😢❤️
There will only ever be one FREDDIE. The whole Montreal concert is fab! look out for a freddie interview, most entertaining ( darling) and the BO RAP film is very good, the actors who play Queen are superb. Hope you both well
I saw these guys in 1977....I had their first six albums Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, Night at The Opera, Day at The Races and News of The World.
The version they do at Milton Keynes 1982 is even better if you can imagine that! The intro is
outstanding and will bring tears to your eyes Freddie is so good :)
If this doesn't have you in tears of shear joy and amazement I don't ever want to know you. Thank God I was born in the best country on Earth, with the greatest contributions to music of all!
Freddie is definitely one of a kind ❤️❤️. I listen to Queen every single day. It’s 16 th of Nov 2024 atm . 👑👑❤️
My favourite Queen song.
Thank god for queen ,an Freddie Mercury ,rip legend 🙏 greatest male vocalist ever ❤
I was there in 1981 in Montreal.What a concert.Freddie was on fire.
I LOVE Queen, I was a teenager when they were at their peak but didn't follow them then.....I'm now 60 and am now (as my partner calls me) a Queen fanatic, I just didn't appreciate what legends they are...... apparently my younger sister had a chance to go see them back then but she was only 15 and our mum and dad wouldn't let her go........she's never forgiven them 😂......still brings it up lol xx
It's in my personal lore that my friend's uncle was at that show. Dude was a rocker and was at all the shows. But that night at the Forum was the best show of his life. And he was the guy that made us discover Queen. I don't even remember his name.. but I still remember listening to Queen with my friend 35yrs ago.. good times.
I was fortunate to see Queen during this tour at the Baltimore Civic Center in August of 1980. I was 18 at the time, and I still vividly remember this show. Freddie owned the crowd from the moment he stepped onstage.
Thank you for that reaction, I am really jealous that you are getting to hear Queen's fantastic music for the first time. They have a huge catalogue of music as a band together and also some fantastic albums and songs separately. Please keep up the reactions to Queen, you have some real treats in store!
Interesting facts about this concert, it was filmed over two nights and the band didn’t get along with the production crew because they kept messing around with the band’s equipment and Freddie got really angry with the director Saul Scwimmer and on the second night, during ‘Another One Bites The Dust’, Freddie changed out of his jeans and went onstage barefoot wearing a pair of shorts with a baseball cap and a scarf around his neck, which Brian May dubbed Freddie’s “Rapper’s Gear”, just to mess up the continuity of the film. 😂
I didn't realize this. I thought, Dang he did a quick change there. :)
After Live Aid this must be their greatest performance, you can appreciate all their talents, playing, singing, the whole performance. Thank you once again you two, love your choice of music. Love to you both.
Live recorded performance might be more correct. I've seen them live on a couple of occasions and both concerts were outstanding, even with different sets.
Another great reaction guys. Freddie was just out of this world.
Queen was the best band EVER. Their versatility is unmatched, and Freddie was a magical being.
The master, the legend, the awesome Freddie Mercury, beautiful ❤️ Roger’s vocals though, wtf, amazing
Freddie beat that piano like it owed him money ^_^
I was 13 when I first became a Queen fan - I even got a detention at school. It was 1974, I watched them on Top of The Pops, they performed Killer Queen. Freddie was wearing his fingernails painted black on one hand. I painted my fingernails in the same way (detention) 😆"She keeps her Moët et Chandon In her pretty cabinet". You must explore the early Queen years: Seven Seas of Rhye and Killer Queen.
"Electrocuted in the comments section." Every time I come here, something excellent happens. Madame, like a Christas Tree. Great, great video. And may I say, I continue to enjoy your lovely window. It's very complimentary. Like you two!
Although their more famous songs are great, some of their best stuff is songs from their early albums they never even released. Queen I and Queen II are massively underrated albums, especially Queen II. You should really check them out in your own time. March of the Black Queen is up there with Bohemian Rhapsody for me.
Seriously, they have so many great songs beyond the ones everyone's heard on the radio.
My first concert, at the Forum de Montréal on November 24, 1981... thank you for the memory..
Queen II album is my favorite, a totally different vibe. Live performances from the 70s are amazing.
I saw Queen live in 1977, in Southampton, in The UK, on their, "A Day at the Races" tour (Somebody to Love was the first single from that album). It was the first concert I had ever been to at the tender age of 14, & still ranks as one of the best. Love you guys, love your reactions, love & light from The UK!
Early "Queen" their albums "Queen I " and Queen II" are very different and amazing!
Such control over his vocals! He truly was one of a kind!
It's a beautiful song and performance. If you get a chance (even if not as a reaction), check out the George Michael & Queen - Somebody to love performance, it is beyond amazing and did Freddie proud. George, band, crowd and all! There is a moment when the camera pans to the crowd and it's absolutely awe-inspiring.
Then check out Liza Minelli doing We Are The Champions in the same show
This live version with George at Freddie’s tribute concert, is more like the studio album, which has a more gospel style. It is my preferred version.
@@alanberesford7900 It's absolutely amazing isn't it? I have it in a playlist I often leave on in the background when I'm working on stuff. Such an amazing performance.
@@mozzyquodo5532 the whole show was awesome. The two performances that stood out for me, was the set by Extreme, especially the medley and George Michael. I was there, the dvd / blue Ray do not do the fans justice.
@@alanberesford7900 I can listen to it over and over again, it never gets old, always amazing to hear
Roger Taylor is the drummer, he has the most amazing eyes!
For a Knock Your Socks Off Queen live performance that even Jess may have never heard you really must listen to, or react to "White Queen" live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. It is a perfect live performance by every member of the band. There is an instrumental section that lasts around 1 minute and 45 seconds where Freddie and Brian totally smash it ith what seems like a game of chase between the two of them. Freddie's fingers are flying on the keys and Brian's guitar is screaming, crying, wailing and rocking it the hard way. Thank you for your reaction to this great song today. It too is a nearly flawless performance, as flawless as live can possibly be and Queen's energy live is always outstanding.
I’m so happy for you.
I lived with the Greatest Hits for quite a big while and then I discovered Queen II on CD. It is insane!
Your minds are about be blown!
I’ll be with you on this journey!
Party on well! I’ll be there.
Much love from Sweden! 💙🥂
He’s one of a kind performer he’s the best if you want to see a different side of Freddie Do cool cat from him you gonna love it and see a different side of Freddie love your reaction ❤❤
Freddie will always be missed. Legend!
Here are some must see performances. White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Now I’m Here, Under Pressure and Love of My Life live at Wembley 1986. Tie Your Mother Down live at Wembley on 7-12-86. Dragon Attack, Save Me and Another One Bites the Dust live at Montreal. Official video of Who Wants to Live Forever and then watch this live performance in Budapest.
I'm not even a Queen fan particularly but this must be the best live performance ever.