I have always found it amazing that Simon will knock individual performances with the "Lame Karaoke" or "Cruise Ship / Lounge Act" comments, and then AI puts us through THIS - a Disney theme park performance if I ever saw one. From the arangement to he choreography - it's actually one step below an ice show finale!
I totally agree with you...I'm a huge Queen fan too, but seriously, everyone needs to give the American Idol guys a break! I'm just happy they at least featured Queen on the show, it helps to spread their music to more people, especially the younger generation, don't you think? So please guys, just chill out...
I thought this was bloody great except perhaps for the champions bit. These young singers really sing! Freddie would've been proud and loved it. Great choruses. dr.Queen
Why only the hits.... Always the hits... Their unknown songs are better/the best. In my honest opinion people should get to know Queen more than what's on the Greatest Hits.
Freddie Would Be a Judge on American Idol I can just See Him Calling Everyone Darling's LOL. R.I.P. We Love and Miss You Freddie. P.S. That was the best season of american idol... well that one and adam lamberts. But none of them are on Freddie's Level Hes on Planet Mercury and Were all Still on Earth. = )
Wish Chris had sung Under Pressure the night before. Chris sounded soooooooo AMAZING singing that...though he was always amazing, but especially with Under Pressure.
I love this! I think Ace should have sang "Killer Queen" and Chris should have sang "Under Pressure" as their actual performances. And for that matter, mayber Kellie would have done better with "Don't Stop Me Now"
I agree. I am the biggest Freddie fan, but I do understand that these people are in no way pros, only a few have good voices, and barley any know how to actually use it. I think Freddie will be happy to know people want to use his songs.
Ouch, I feel like my life is worse for having heard this. The only way to push it out of my head now is to listen to the REAL THING. (Works every time.) Queen forever!
@rockbass I was just thinking the same thing. This highlights what a tragedy it really was to lose Freddie at age 45. Like anyone needed it highlighted. We won't see the likes of Freddie ever again - especially not on American Idol.
@Maddog5340 I'm not sure I understand how speaking Korean has anything to do with this...all I'm saying is Queen is incredible and was way, way better than any of what we heard on this video.
@TheClassica87 whoa, i forgot about my comment. that was a year ago already when i made that! but yes. even the best of the best from american idol don't capture the magic and tone that FM had. it's really the epitome of amateurs trying to mimic a legend...but then again most of these "tribute" shows to great artists are just that.
I don't think it was really bad; I thought it was actually good. I don't think it would be great as a recording, but it benefits from the physical performances and the video clips.
I am so sorry. I personally apologise for this. Not only to the ghost of Freddie Mercury, but to Mays, Deacon, Taylor, anyone who at all likes Queen or the art of music itself. I apologise to anyone that possesses functioning ears for not doing all that was in my power to stop American Idol. I am part of the problem. And now it has come to this.
lol.you say thatlike brian may and roger cant sing. But this wasnt very good,it realy didnt have the attitude queen put into it. But roger and brian can sing.Look up the oroginal 39.thats gorgeous singing
That would have been so fabulous,especialy ifit wasnt expected,if he came through the door in a costume and just outdid them all. This wasnt the best medley of queen songs.Queen songs can only be sung by the entire complete band:Queen. Although i would have loved to be on this show if i knew theyd get to sing queen songs.
chris sounded awesome singing under pressure...hehe...and I think Elliott should've sang You're My Best Friend as his song instead of Somebody to Love, cuz he sounded better... But that Ace guy...omg, he sounds horrible singing killer queen AND we will rock you!
dude this makes freddie rise from the grave just to have a heartattack this is just a sene from a horrormovie i dont blame the singers i blame the producers and jury for making them sing this only freddie can sing these songs so only he should sing them... this makes me realy realy realy sad...
Gah...... I have such mixed feelings about Queen taking part in this.... on the one hand it is a testament to their enduring popularity, but on the other hand its American reality tv which is embarassing........agh! oh well i'm just going to enjoy watching B and R.
I'm a big fan ofthe queen...and it pains me deeply to see their songs being subjected to such crap....it wasnt good at all and an insult to queen's original tunes...
It should be illegal to sing a Queen song. It makes you look like the most ridiculous person in the world , disgraces Queen. ONLY MR FREDDIE MERCURY IS ALLOWED TO DO IT
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It's still a great honour that they sing his songs.
Freddie would be proud!!!!
I have always found it amazing that Simon will knock individual performances with the "Lame Karaoke" or "Cruise Ship / Lounge Act" comments, and then AI puts us through THIS - a Disney theme park performance if I ever saw one. From the arangement to he choreography - it's actually one step below an ice show finale!
Bohemian Rhapsody was saved for the end. They sang it with Brian May and Roger Taylor as special guests. Great performance!
listening to these people sing queen songs just shows how good freddie really was. what a loss, he could still be doing his thing today.
I totally agree with you...I'm a huge Queen fan too, but seriously, everyone needs to give the American Idol guys a break! I'm just happy they at least featured Queen on the show, it helps to spread their music to more people, especially the younger generation, don't you think? So please guys, just chill out...
I thought this was bloody great except perhaps for the champions bit. These young singers really sing! Freddie would've been proud and loved it. Great choruses.
dr.Queen
this is awesome, especially since queen is my favorite band
I love Elliot singing You're My Best Friend in this video, he sounded so great on that!
Season 5 was still the best season ever...
Why only the hits.... Always the hits... Their unknown songs are better/the best.
In my honest opinion people should get to know Queen more than what's on the Greatest Hits.
meeee toooooo!
and i miss his hair being short and cute like that.
Freddie Would Be a Judge on American Idol I can just See Him Calling Everyone Darling's LOL. R.I.P. We Love and Miss You Freddie.
P.S. That was the best season of american idol... well that one and adam lamberts. But none of them are on Freddie's Level Hes on Planet Mercury and Were all Still on Earth. = )
Wish Chris had sung Under Pressure the night before. Chris sounded soooooooo AMAZING singing that...though he was always amazing, but especially with Under Pressure.
Haha, I bet Freddie smiles up there...
I guess things like this just makes us appreciate the original even more ;)
Oh my goodness. They totally should have taught them the WWRY versions of the songs. This was...special.
Poor Queen....
I love this! I think Ace should have sang "Killer Queen" and Chris should have sang "Under Pressure" as their actual performances. And for that matter, mayber Kellie would have done better with "Don't Stop Me Now"
STOP SLAUGHTERING QUEEN!!!!!!
i like this and chris daughtry is brilliant! it may not be as good as queen but they did good!
chris daughtry was the only one, the only guy who is capable of pulling off a queen song out of that lot.
it was crazy dave!
i love the "under pressure"-part, well done ! nice medley
I heard 3.5 ... but his voice was amazing either way.
I agree.
I am the biggest Freddie fan, but I do understand that these people are in no way pros, only a few have good voices, and barley any know how to actually use it.
I think Freddie will be happy to know people want to use his songs.
definately.i love daughtry
i agree!
Queen have so many hits its almost scary, good medley though
Wow Chris is good at Under Pressure!
Ouch, I feel like my life is worse for having heard this.
The only way to push it out of my head now is to listen to the REAL THING. (Works every time.) Queen forever!
actually katharine has had huge success as well. new album on a new major label soon.
elliott, and bucky have had great success too.
@rockbass I was just thinking the same thing. This highlights what a tragedy it really was to lose Freddie at age 45. Like anyone needed it highlighted. We won't see the likes of Freddie ever again - especially not on American Idol.
well said
Taylor Hicks beat them ALL! Talent rules! LOL! You go dude!
New album The Distance kicks ass! Pick up a copy!
really nice :)
i love the you're my best friend part.. elliot's voice was great!! i don't really like the we are the champions part..
It's called A Kind of Magic.
Yeahhhh Deacon Rules! XDXDXDXDXDXDXD
agreed
Only one missing: Bohemian Rhapsody :(
Kellie Pickler sang that the night before, that's why.
They sing Queen songs like Queen songs are 'pop'
knew Taylor would win from the beginning that year. He out sang and out performed them all.
@Maddog5340 I'm not sure I understand how speaking Korean has anything to do with this...all I'm saying is Queen is incredible and was way, way better than any of what we heard on this video.
nice
@TheClassica87 whoa, i forgot about my comment. that was a year ago already when i made that! but yes. even the best of the best from american idol don't capture the magic and tone that FM had. it's really the epitome of amateurs trying to mimic a legend...but then again most of these "tribute" shows to great artists are just that.
@windies82 Its Under pressure Queen vs David Bowie ;)
Which was later sampled in Vanilla Ice's megahit "Ice Ice Baby"
I don't think it was really bad; I thought it was actually good. I don't think it would be great as a recording, but it benefits from the physical performances and the video clips.
if freddie is still alive do you think he will also give a lecture to the contestants??
I am so sorry. I personally apologise for this. Not only to the ghost of Freddie Mercury, but to Mays, Deacon, Taylor, anyone who at all likes Queen or the art of music itself. I apologise to anyone that possesses functioning ears for not doing all that was in my power to stop American Idol. I am part of the problem. And now it has come to this.
Long hair dude is the only one who can sing
What queen song is Chris and Bucky singing ?
Как-то они, блин, хард-рок Queen сделали в попсу !
no joke. i see exactly what you mean
Does anyone else find it ironic that the winner sang "We Are the Champions"?
No, his voice was 4 octaves.
lol.you say thatlike brian may and roger cant sing.
But this wasnt very good,it realy didnt have the attitude queen put into it.
But roger and brian can sing.Look up the oroginal 39.thats gorgeous singing
where's mandisa?
That would have been so fabulous,especialy ifit wasnt expected,if he came through the door in a costume and just outdid them all.
This wasnt the best medley of queen songs.Queen songs can only be sung by the entire complete band:Queen.
Although i would have loved to be on this show if i knew theyd get to sing queen songs.
i agree, "we are the champions" wasnt precisely nice...
it's the top8 performance..
Mandisa already eliminated at top9
chris sounded awesome singing under pressure...hehe...and I think Elliott should've sang You're My Best Friend as his song instead of Somebody to Love, cuz he sounded better...
But that Ace guy...omg, he sounds horrible singing killer queen AND we will rock you!
Not Bad.. ( for those who never heard Freddie and Queen )
Under pressure
dude this makes freddie rise from the grave just to have a heartattack this is just a sene from a horrormovie i dont blame the singers i blame the producers and jury for making them sing this only freddie can sing these songs so only he should sing them... this makes me realy realy realy sad...
Aw, I miss Elliot.
Freddie. IE. Not Y
More like spinning..
this guy should have the number one spot in my opinon watch?v=0054nJhtl7w
Recommended at the price, not a. And insatiable an appetite not in. Hey, if you're gonna be a stickler for lyrics, so am I.
I'm a true Queen fan, and no-one can reach Queen, but they did well... I've seen worse, belive me...
haha
hmm um errr.this was ok.i mean noone can compete with queen.they are just in a seprate genre all by themselves.but they tried
Another One Bites the Dust, Killer Queen or Don't Stop Me Now covers were terrible. Under Pressure was good though.
fail. chris daughtry was pretty good though.
Gah...... I have such mixed feelings about Queen taking part in this.... on the one hand it is a testament to their enduring popularity, but on the other hand its American reality tv which is embarassing........agh! oh well i'm just going to enjoy watching B and R.
they suck. but it got better when elliot sang you're my best friend..
they tried, but... :/
tell me, how exactly did taylor win? he was the worst one in this ensemble. he blew the end.
Again Freddie is rolling over in his grave, even Chris sang Under Pressure horrible
Fuck, all these cliche voices are killing me!
I'm a big fan ofthe queen...and it pains me deeply to see their songs being subjected to such crap....it wasnt good at all and an insult to queen's original tunes...
Holy Jesus, they ruined Don't Stop Me Now! This was the worst performance of this song ever!
It should be illegal to sing a Queen song. It makes you look like the most ridiculous person in the world , disgraces Queen.
ONLY MR FREDDIE MERCURY IS ALLOWED TO DO IT
at the same time they sucked.."we are the champions"???...not really...they cant immitate greatness.
The group performances are always so lame.
omg this is fuckin horrible taylor hicks killed we are the champions
sucks. No one can sing like freddie and this is just as bad as any amature band. No feeling
As Comic Book Guy would say: "worst. singing. ever."