when you as an artist have achieved the stature, where everyone in the audience is singing your song with you, responding passionately to your direction , and giving as much back to you as you are giving to them in the moment , , then you have effected the world in such a way that is greater than just a pop star...you have achieved the status of legend..global influencer, and have certified your place in the anals of music history along with the greats such as Mozart and Beethoven... these guys are THAT band.
It's annals of music history not anals of music history. As much as our beloved Freddie was gay and proud, he would rather you didn't use the word anal in a description of his greatness.
@@debra2700 Looks like you are the only one who made that off the wall connection, over a typo.. I do believe Freddie had a quirky sense of humor and probably would have giggled over that one.
@@headrushindi I agree. I adore Freddie and he did have a wicked sense of humor. Thanks for indulging my fun with your post which was excellent by the way!
There were 75k people in that stadium. 100k in Philadelphia. 2 billion all over the world watching. For 20 minutes, queen didn’t just rule the stadium, the ruled the world!
What makes this so special is that he had a throat infection and was told not to sing, not only did he ignore this advice but he created a legendary performance that will never be matched !! You rule Freddie !!
YUP! I was just was going to say the same thing. Freddie was SO AMAZING even when singing with a throat infection. The world lost a truly gifted artist when he left us. I remember that day when I heard the news. I was driving to the store and it came over my radio. When I got in the parking lot, I just sat in my car and was crying so hard. I was a huge fan of theirs since the beginning. I think it was such a shock to all of us to lose him right after he announced his illness. I think it just blew a lotta ppl away becatse we knew he had AIDS but didn't know he was so far along jn his diagnosis that the end was imminent. His death and a few others are the ones that really touched me. In my mind at least now he's singing with Aretha Franklin who he had said publicly was one of his biggest idols. Rest in Peace Freddie ❤
YUP! I was just was going to say the same thing. Freddie was SO AMAZING even when singing with a throat infection. The world lost a truly gifted artist when he left us. I remember that day when I heard the news. I was driving to the store and it came over my radio. When I got in the parking lot, I just sat in my car and was crying so hard. I was a huge fan of theirs since the beginning. I think it was such a shock to all of us to lose him right after he announced his illness. I think it just blew a lotta ppl away becatse we knew he had AIDS but didn't know he was so far along jn his diagnosis that the end was imminent. His death and a few others are the ones that really touched me. In my mind at least now he's singing with Aretha Franklin who he had said publicly was one of his biggest idols. Rest in Peace Freddie ❤
There is audio recording of college days before Freddie was in the band. He was hanging out with them and hadn't "found his voice" yet. He recommended a vocal line to them and it sounded like he couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. Once he actually started trying to sing he progressed extremely fast. There is belief that he actually had perfect pitch which helped him progress so quickly. Perfect pitch can be a blessing or a curse. For some with perfect pitch it actually stifles musical progression and creativity. You see it all that time in musical conservatories. Someone will enter a program with perfect pitch and have 0 musical ability because of the way they hear/see notes. For people like Freddy, those with huge personalities, work extremely hard, and put it all on the line to realize their dream; those people become legends.
Thank you for doing this!! You have seen the number one rated best live performance by a rock and roll band. It still holds #1 to this day. Queen stole the show. Live Aid was 16 hours of each group having 17 minutes. Freddie is the only front man to hold an audience in the palm of his hand immediately. He’s so charismatic that the entire audience in Philadelphia were clapping their hands in sync during Radio Ga Ga. This concert was to raise money for the starving in Ethiopia. It was televised around the world seen by 1.9 billion people. Needless to say, Queen albums were selling out all over after this performance. Queen wrote all their music. They were not only awesome on stage, they were amazing musicians. I sure hope you all continue the Queen journey. We are a great loyal group of die hard fans.
The entire BAND is what makes QUEEN QUEEN. I do wish the cameras caught more of Roger, John, and Brian's epic performance. Roger's background vocals and drumming is epic. Listen to the background vocals on Crazy Thing Called Love and John's bass on We are the Champions. So subtle yet necessary. And Brian's guitar is like another voice on stage. It's always talking.
QUEENrehearse for week before they played live Aid. Each act was given 20 min each. They had a stop light on the stage . Yellow was the caution for not alot of time left. Red meant your done. They practice this t time limit to perfection. They played in stadiums so they knew how to work it. They practice and it took the performance seriously . That's why I love Queen. They give their audiences everything they have and then some. They know people pay good money to see them and that means something to them. THEY will never perform half A. I was nineteen when Live Aid happen. I remember watching this very well.
I love your reaction, watching you be mesmerized by the performance, best live performance ever, watching you head bobbing, clapping, waving, and not pausing to interfere with the buildup! Love your reactions, great job Badd Boyz!!
I feel so lucky I was there. I was 15 two weeks before my sixteenth birthday. I was about half way back in the center. God it was hot and couldn't use a toilet all bloody day. I was meant to see Queen a year later 1986 but unfortunately on the way to the stadium my girlfriend (now my wife) had her bag snatched with the tickets in it and so we never got to go. Another cool thing about Live Aid was that there was a similar event going on in Philadelphia at the same time. Phil Collins performed at Wembley left the stadium jumped on Concord the worlds fastest passenger plane flew to the States and performed in Philadelphia as well. Good times that will live with me forever. Great Video by the way.
Freddie was actually suffering with a sore throat during this concert. The day before his doctor recommended that he cancel his appearance. He ignored the doctor, and made history.
Nice reaction. You, like a lot people, miss that Freddie and Brian came back at the end of the show and did a ballad called Is This The World We Created. Well worth a listen!
Next time you watch this, look at the front of the stage. You'll see a small box sitting on the ground with green, yellow and red lights on it. Each performance had exactly 20 minutes, and at the end of the 20 minutes the power to the stage would be cut off. Less than a second after their final note, the red light comes on. They had practiced the day before and had it timed perfectly.
Freddie had had laryngitis in the lead up to this, and was told not to perform. Try the Montreal 81 concert to see a Freddie that was at his height of vocal power.
Queen's music is literature. It can be taught in text books. A classic, an art. What Beethoven was to symphony, Shakespeare to plays and Milton to poetry, and this is my earnest opinion. They should be included in literature as a Queen of music - by music I mean all genres - first one to inculcate opera in rock - first one to introduce video - first one to conquer large stadiums - first one to be a global icon from the far East to beunos Aires to Africa - first one to walk bare feet - first one to introduce ballet - first one to wear tights - first to cross the borders of eastern Europe - first one to have in a group where all the members had written global hits - and the first and last one to have the audience in the palm of their hands - The only ones to start a group and end with the same members - comes rain or shine - Queen is Freddie, John, Roger and Brian. The first and probably the last to dare confess and keep their oath to the audience "we'll be together until we fuckin die I am sure." The best performers in the history - Live Aid. All of whom were grads. Again I don't have to say the first ever.
That's why this set is said to be the best musical set in music history. I love you guys because when you do a reaction video because you listen you wait and do so for the whole record and then react instead of interrupting the video.
That was such an iconic performance from Queen! Queen is great! And Freddie had the audience in his hand! I'd like to suggest Love of my Life, from 1985 Rock in Rio Festival. Well done, Boys! Success!!!
Freddie really kept on fighting til the end as he sings in ”we are the Champions”. He wrote and recorded songs with severe pain, without showing anyone how ill he felt, until he couldnt stand anymore. In may 1991 he and Brian recorded ”Motherlove”. In the end of the recording Freddie said he was tired and had to rest. That was the last time Brian saw him in a recordingstudio. Freddie died in his home in Kensington, London surrounded by close friends and his love Jim on the 24th of november 1991.
Thank you so much for doing this whole QUEEN performance. They put their hearts and soul in this concert. QUEEN stole the show. The most memorable performance of all time even to this day. "QUEEN FOREVER"
I was there, this day in 1985, as soon as Freddie came on we knew we were witnessing something unique. The best live performance by anyone, ever. RIP Freddie
It's been years since he's passed on, but just by watching this, you could TELL he was a Performer, a Show Man and an Entertainer who LOVED singing and LOVED what he did as a living. He had the rare unique Talent of captivating an entire audience and keeping them along for the ride he was going with. We lost a GREAT Icon.
You can see him sizing up the crowd and working the engagement and then see his eyes twinkle ✨ straight after “Ayyyy ohhh” ... he knows that’s when the crowd is his and it’s just fun from that point onward :)
This isn't actually the last you see of both Freddie and Dr Brian May they come back around 9.45pm with Is This The World We Created,and Freddie did this with a throat infection,I can add that you'll notice that they all look at each other,that's the way they signal how long for a song not, keep it going or just normal time for each one,and they were all about having fun and games especially with the audience,you should look for Freddie impromptu bits or the rock and roll segments from their live concerts,and no two concerts would be the same,he'll always sing something slightly differently,they all sang and wrote the songs,you've got at least 14 albums in Freddie lifetime they've also released solo albums,well Freddie,Brian and Roger,you won't find anything from John Deacon,he retired from the public eye in 1997 six years after Freddie died,but both Dr Brian May and Roger Taylor are on social media platforms
Oh, Live Aid was held at Wembley in London (72,000) and simultaneously in Philadelphia in USA (90,000). PLUS, broadcast live throughout the world to approximately 1.3 BILLION people. I watched it live in New Zealand at approx 6.30 in the morning, semi hung over from being at a niteclub. One of the greatest musical performances of my life. Cheers.
Thank you so much for reacting to live aid. I knew Freddie would win you over. He was such a great front man and always had so much fun interacting with the audience. He did amazing considering he was told by his Dr not to perform as he had a throat infection, but you can’t stop Freddie. I loved your reactions, so genuine...it was easy to see you truly enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing you do more Queen now that you’ve been initiated into the family. Much love from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦🖖🏻😀
21:29 is where I get brutal chills and have to hold back tears what a powerful voice and what a powerful performance by Freddie in this concert but that was the one moment where I got brutal chills what a talent!!!!
So that red electric guitar Brain May plays he and his father built from scratch when Brian was a teenager. And he doesn't use a guitar pick when he's playing. He picks that thing with a six pence coin. Also Brian is a PhD in Astrophysics. He and some colleagues recently released a 3D picture book of stellar nebuli
I was 5 years old when this aired, so I obviously didn't get to see it live. However, I have seen it numerous times throughout my life and it gives me chills every time. The kicked the shit out of all the other bands there. In part due to them paying the sound man to turn them up louder, which actually broke the local sound ordinance. They also got to use a lot of their own equipment, something the other acts that day didn't get to do.
that live is considered the greatest live perfomance of all time :) and hes considered for many the greatest vocalist of all time .. try Innuendo or i want it all .. great songs btw if you guys are fans of MJ .. they have 2 songs together nice reaction guys
Wembley 86 a year after this they do a 2 hour concert which is incredible. Standout performance for me is “under pressure” you can find the live performance on RUclips and you will notice a very famous base line that vanilla ice ripped off.
Over 100,000 people at Wembley Stadium... the OLD Wembley Stadium (seated capacity 72,000) were ruled for 21 minutes by a Queen (other than Elizabeth II). It was reported that Freddie wasn't really feeling good at the time, took 3-4 shots of vodka and went out on stage anyway. Since Queen hadn't performed together very much in a while, they stuck to songs everyone would know. It's also reported that as Queen was leaving the stage, the next performer getting ready to go on, the legendary David Bowie is reported to have said, "How the bloody f*ck are we supposed to follow that ?!?!". Sir Elton John apparently chimed in and said, "You know, you just stole the whole f*cking show."
There have been some amazing bands but my opinion queen was the greatest as you got everything from the whole band , all could sing 2 Freddie mesmerized you great reaction boys from england 👍🏼
Queen was 🔥 amazing. I really hope you want to react to more Queen. So much to discover, huge catalogue. I hope you want to check out One Vision live at Wembley, and perhaps the 20 minutes docu about the making of One Vision. Much bless and keep up the good work. ❤
Queen belongs to the UK, but we can share, and to not share this talent would be a disservice to Freddie, he was a consummate performer, he belonged onstage, a shy man in his personal life but big personality on stage, crowd control is out of this world, and the Freddie strut, don’t you just love it 💕
I loved your reactions to this iconic performance! It was great fun to watch it again with you! But this performance was not that unusual for Queen. If you watch any of their stadium concerts, for example Wembley 1986, Budapest 1986, Montreal 1981, they are all of this quality. They all feature stellar vocals, great musicianship, and crowd engagement. I recommend Tie Your Mother Down, live at Wembley 86 for a real banger, and One Vision (same concert)s one of the best concert openers you've ever seen.
Besides being the best ever, did anyone notice Dr. Brian May changed quitars 3 times in "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Just pure brilliance and talent. PURE PERFECTION.
Next try a couple of deep cuts. Early Queen. White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon. You Take My Breath Away live at Hyde Park. Then top if off with the sheer exuberance of Don’t Stop Me Now official video.
The world lost a beautiful man when Freddie Mercury died. He found out he had aids right before this concert and was sick but still put on the best live concert ever. AND THEY WEREN'T THE HEADLINERS
Amazing concert ,great reaction ,you should listen to one vision official video ,queen weren't s political band but a few of their songs did have a message this is one of them the lyrics are as relevant today as when it was released ,thanks and stay safe from Liverpool UK x
You need to check out the official video to Radio Gaga to see why everyone knew how to clap at the right time. Even though all the tickets were sold before Queen were officially on the bill everyone could sing and clap along to all their songs. This is how popular Queen were in the UK. There is also a video on youtube of a Green Day audience from 2017 in Hyde Park singing Bohemian Rhapsody that will blow your mind. I also recommend some of their earlier live shows like White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975 and In The Lap of the Gods Live at the Rainbow 1974. These guys were seriously talented! Love your reaction!
Oh yes the Green day concert after decades freddie has the new gens at the palm of his hands...awesome crowd singing full Bohemian rhapsody....amazing freddie/queen..
No it was not one of there' full concerts. Back then a group played for an hour at least. When i seen QUEEN THEY PLAYED FOR 90 MINUTES. AWESOME SHOW!!!
And Queen saves LiveAid. I watched this on television and believe me until Queen it was bad. Against all odds they saved it. Late addition to the lineup, Freddie had a throat infection and was told by his doctors not to do this but he did anyway. They were actually pursuing solo careers at this time but came together to do this and it brought them back together. This was not a Queen specific audience, some were there to see other bands, and yet Freddie took them over and had them in the palm of his hand. This Is their sweet spot, big stadiums, lots of people, they feed off the energy and are just able to rock it out like no other band. Plus they practiced, that video is available on RUclips as well, other bands didn’t practice and believe me it showed. Greatest Live performance of all time. 💗
Considering Freddie had a viral infection during this concert I think it’s the best set in rock music history! No one held a crowd in the palm of their hand like Freddie! You didn’t include the introduction with Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones or their encore “Is This The World We Created”!
There’s a documentary about liveAid on RUclips, I highly recommend anyone who wasn’t around in 1985 watch it. There’s more to understand about what they were trying to accomplish than just putting on a massive concert.
You chose the vid without the encore when bri and freddie came out at past 9 both in white long sleeves and performed "Is this the world we created", a song relevant to the event..please also react to that another awesome act...noticed that you cut the ending part which freddie said "So long and goodbye! We love you!"...sooo love it...nice reaction too..fun fact: when they said its live aid, its Queen!..more queen hidden gems please..early queens etc...
You guys mention Freddie being unchoreographed/a free spirit: When he starts that first "AY-OHHH" with the crowd.... Brian May says that the rest of the band did NOT know Freddie was going to do that! So while Brian is back at the speakers w his back to the stage and Freddie lets out that "AY-OHHH", Brian said that he was thinking to himself "Oh, so we're doing THAT, now, are we?!?" ;D
Great reaction! With reactions such as these, you guys are indeed the champions! This performance has been chosen as the best live television performance of all time, it was watched by 1.2 billion people worldwide. You guys also have to see some early Queen. White Queen live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 ruclips.net/video/f8usNj4x9NA/видео.html.
Great reaction. No matter how many times I watch it, they always make me smile. Brian & Freddie did an encore later in the evening of “is this the world we created?” They were asked to do that song specifically bc it seemed as if it had been written specifically for the show (it wasn’t 😀) There was always something magical when Freddie, Brian & his 12 string took the stage. I hope you can react to it. ruclips.net/video/HOps1vbqEuM/видео.html
Thanks, guys - I can feel your appreciation for this iconic performance, but as so many others have.. you missed a late "encore" from Freddie & Brian "The World that we Created" -- quite beautiful... www.dailymotion.com/video/x31v1rj
I really enjoyed your reaction. The "official" crowd was 80,000 but that was nonsense. The old stadium (1985) held 100,000 and part of the stadium behind the stage was shut losing 25,000 seats maximum taking the surrounding areas OFF the pitch in front of the stage down to 75,000 THEN you add all those untold, endless thousands taking over the whole pitch in front of the stage and there MUST have been in excess of 100,000 there. Someone earned a few extra shekels that day ...haha
One amazing one to react to is "Love of my live Rock in Rio 85", it will blow your mind, especially the crowd reaction to Freddie and Brian, and the amount of love they show him and the rest of the band...and of course the band reciprocates all that love. It's beautiful to see...and the crowd was non-English speakers, so it's even more amazing that reaction ruclips.net/video/gblZ2drKK1M/видео.html (hope RUclips won't block it)
Voted the best musical live performance ever and how can anyone disagree, there will only ever be one Freddie.
Queen is the best group ever!!
when you as an artist have achieved the stature, where everyone in the audience is singing your song with you, responding passionately to your direction , and giving as much back to you as you are giving to them in the moment , , then you have effected the world in such a way that is greater than just a pop star...you have achieved the status of legend..global influencer, and have certified your place in the anals of music history along with the greats such as Mozart and Beethoven... these guys are THAT band.
Absolutely my dear..queen is awesome..best band ever...
It's annals of music history not anals of music history. As much as our beloved Freddie was gay and proud, he would rather you didn't use the word anal in a description of his greatness.
@@debra2700 Looks like you are the only one who made that off the wall connection, over a typo.. I do believe Freddie had a quirky sense of humor and probably would have giggled over that one.
@@headrushindi I agree. I adore Freddie and he did have a wicked sense of humor. Thanks for indulging my fun with your post which was excellent by the way!
Deb if you remember Freddie in a interview got asked what was his favourite hobbies and wickedly replied lots of sex dear xxxxx
Great reaction for a great performance!!!Freddie, the God of Music!!! One & only Freddie Mercury!!!
Queen completely and totally stole the show!!! Kings of the Universe!!!
Queen is the best band ever and Freddie Mercury is the greatest slnger and the performer !!!
There were 75k people in that stadium. 100k in Philadelphia. 2 billion all over the world watching. For 20 minutes, queen didn’t just rule the stadium, the ruled the world!
What makes this so special is that he had a throat infection and was told not to sing, not only did he ignore this advice but he created a legendary performance that will never be matched !! You rule Freddie !!
YUP! I was just was going to say the same thing. Freddie was SO AMAZING even when singing with a throat infection. The world lost a truly gifted artist when he left us. I remember that day when I heard the news. I was driving to the store and it came over my radio. When I got in the parking lot, I just sat in my car and was crying so hard. I was a huge fan of theirs since the beginning. I think it was such a shock to all of us to lose him right after he announced his illness. I think it just blew a lotta ppl away becatse we knew he had AIDS but didn't know he was so far along jn his diagnosis that the end was imminent. His death and a few others are the ones that really touched me. In my mind at least now he's singing with Aretha Franklin who he had said publicly was one of his biggest idols. Rest in Peace Freddie ❤
YUP! I was just was going to say the same thing. Freddie was SO AMAZING even when singing with a throat infection. The world lost a truly gifted artist when he left us. I remember that day when I heard the news. I was driving to the store and it came over my radio. When I got in the parking lot, I just sat in my car and was crying so hard. I was a huge fan of theirs since the beginning. I think it was such a shock to all of us to lose him right after he announced his illness. I think it just blew a lotta ppl away becatse we knew he had AIDS but didn't know he was so far along jn his diagnosis that the end was imminent. His death and a few others are the ones that really touched me. In my mind at least now he's singing with Aretha Franklin who he had said publicly was one of his biggest idols. Rest in Peace Freddie ❤
There is audio recording of college days before Freddie was in the band. He was hanging out with them and hadn't "found his voice" yet. He recommended a vocal line to them and it sounded like he couldn't carry a tune in a bucket. Once he actually started trying to sing he progressed extremely fast. There is belief that he actually had perfect pitch which helped him progress so quickly. Perfect pitch can be a blessing or a curse. For some with perfect pitch it actually stifles musical progression and creativity. You see it all that time in musical conservatories. Someone will enter a program with perfect pitch and have 0 musical ability because of the way they hear/see notes. For people like Freddy, those with huge personalities, work extremely hard, and put it all on the line to realize their dream; those people become legends.
Thank you for doing this!! You have seen the number one rated best live performance by a rock and roll band. It still holds #1 to this day. Queen stole the show. Live Aid was 16 hours of each group having 17 minutes. Freddie is the only front man to hold an audience in the palm of his hand immediately. He’s so charismatic that the entire audience in Philadelphia were clapping their hands in sync during Radio Ga Ga.
This concert was to raise money for the starving in Ethiopia. It was televised around the world seen by 1.9 billion people. Needless to say, Queen albums were selling out all over after this performance.
Queen wrote all their music. They were not only awesome on stage, they were amazing musicians.
I sure hope you all continue the Queen journey. We are a great loyal group of die hard fans.
The entire BAND is what makes QUEEN QUEEN. I do wish the cameras caught more of Roger, John, and Brian's epic performance. Roger's background vocals and drumming is epic. Listen to the background vocals on Crazy Thing Called Love and John's bass on We are the Champions. So subtle yet necessary. And Brian's guitar is like another voice on stage. It's always talking.
QUEENrehearse for week before they played live Aid. Each act was given 20 min each. They had a stop light on the stage . Yellow was the caution for not alot of time left. Red meant your done. They practice this t time limit to perfection. They played in stadiums so they knew how to work it. They practice and it took the performance seriously . That's why I love Queen. They give their audiences everything they have and then some. They know people pay good money to see them and that means something to them. THEY will never perform half A. I was nineteen when Live Aid happen. I remember watching this very well.
Right, you can check it out...its fun, amazing as well watching their rehearsal and interviews..love queen...
I love your reaction, watching you be mesmerized by the performance, best live performance ever, watching you head bobbing, clapping, waving, and not pausing to interfere with the buildup! Love your reactions, great job Badd Boyz!!
I feel so lucky I was there. I was 15 two weeks before my sixteenth birthday. I was about half way back in the center. God it was hot and couldn't use a toilet all bloody day. I was meant to see Queen a year later 1986 but unfortunately on the way to the stadium my girlfriend (now my wife) had her bag snatched with the tickets in it and so we never got to go. Another cool thing about Live Aid was that there was a similar event going on in Philadelphia at the same time. Phil Collins performed at Wembley left the stadium jumped on Concord the worlds fastest passenger plane flew to the States and performed in Philadelphia as well. Good times that will live with me forever. Great Video by the way.
Freddie strutting his stuff best FRONTMAN ever never to be equalled.
Couldn’t have said it better..👍 from another Julieanne...xx
Freddie was actually suffering with a sore throat during this concert. The day before his doctor recommended that he cancel his appearance. He ignored the doctor, and made history.
Lady GaGa got her name from Queens song radio ga ga live aid had 80.000 people at Wembley and 1.5 billion watched on tv
Nice reaction. You, like a lot people, miss that Freddie and Brian came back at the end of the show and did a ballad called Is This The World We Created. Well worth a listen!
That song has been blocked . That's why it doesn't come up any more.
Yeah I’d only seen a few people react to that song. Right after the huge boost the film gave Queen.
Next time you watch this, look at the front of the stage. You'll see a small box sitting on the ground with green, yellow and red lights on it. Each performance had exactly 20 minutes, and at the end of the 20 minutes the power to the stage would be cut off. Less than a second after their final note, the red light comes on. They had practiced the day before and had it timed perfectly.
Freddie and Brian sung again. It is a must hear. Is this the world we created.
Freddie had had laryngitis in the lead up to this, and was told not to perform. Try the Montreal 81 concert to see a Freddie that was at his height of vocal power.
And you can hear it too, the last time he sang the word 'champion'. But Freddie was awesome and always gave his all to his fans.
@@ruthmeow4262 Roger helped him as always. xx
Never ever grow tired of this concert!! Thank you Roger for always being there for Freddie, well the whole band. You are my champion!
You must watch their Wembley 1986 full concert, you will be blown away - it is amazing
Queen's music is literature. It can be taught in text books. A classic, an art. What Beethoven was to symphony, Shakespeare to plays and Milton to poetry, and this is my earnest opinion. They should be included in literature as a Queen of music - by music I mean all genres - first one to inculcate opera in rock - first one to introduce video - first one to conquer large stadiums - first one to be a global icon from the far East to beunos Aires to Africa - first one to walk bare feet - first one to introduce ballet - first one to wear tights - first to cross the borders of eastern Europe - first one to have in a group where all the members had written global hits - and the first and last one to have the audience in the palm of their hands - The only ones to start a group and end with the same members - comes rain or shine - Queen is Freddie, John, Roger and Brian. The first and probably the last to dare confess and keep their oath to the audience "we'll be together until we fuckin die I am sure."
The best performers in the history - Live Aid.
All of whom were grads. Again I don't have to say the first ever.
He could wrap any crowd around his little finger and loved it. But you have to remember the rest of the band too.
I agree, it's easy to forget how brilliant the entire band is when Freddie is out in front. They're all exceptional song writers and singers.
That's why this set is said to be the best musical set in music history. I love you guys because when you do a reaction video because you listen you wait and do so for the whole record and then react instead of interrupting the video.
That was such an iconic performance from Queen! Queen is great! And Freddie had the audience in his hand! I'd like to suggest Love of my Life, from 1985 Rock in Rio Festival. Well done, Boys! Success!!!
Freddie really kept on fighting til the end as he sings in ”we are the Champions”. He wrote and recorded songs with severe pain, without showing anyone how ill he felt, until he couldnt stand anymore. In may 1991 he and Brian recorded ”Motherlove”. In the end of the recording Freddie said he was tired and had to rest. That was the last time Brian saw him in a recordingstudio. Freddie died in his home in Kensington, London surrounded by close friends and his love Jim on the 24th of november 1991.
So Sad....... What a Brave, Unique, Truly Gifted individual! may Freddie R.I.P. and Thank You.
Thank you so much for doing this whole QUEEN performance. They put their hearts and soul in this concert. QUEEN stole the show. The most memorable performance of all time even to this day. "QUEEN FOREVER"
I was there, this day in 1985, as soon as Freddie came on we knew we were witnessing something unique. The best live performance by anyone, ever. RIP Freddie
It's been years since he's passed on, but just by watching this, you could TELL he was a Performer, a Show Man and an Entertainer who LOVED singing and LOVED what he did as a living. He had the rare unique Talent of captivating an entire audience and keeping them along for the ride he was going with. We lost a GREAT Icon.
I love how you don't over react , you don't pause every 5 seconds like over reaction RUclipsrs sometimes do 👍 thank you for that ! 👍
Queen is the best band ever ❤️❤️
Freddie Mercury foi E continua sendo o melhor cantor de todos os tempos e do Mundo.😍😘Amo QUEEN PARA SEMPRE.AMO
Freddie's peacock strut
I saw one of his interview and he said even if he was not famous he would still strut around like a Persian Peacock,,,Love this man!
You can see him sizing up the crowd and working the engagement and then see his eyes twinkle ✨ straight after “Ayyyy ohhh” ... he knows that’s when the crowd is his and it’s just fun from that point onward :)
Love your reaction. I've seen this so many times and it never gets old. Thank you for reaching to this one
Freddie was an INSANE piano player. You'll see when you react to more of Queen.
You should really check out their concert that they did at Wembley the following year. Absolutely mind blowing concert. Love Queen!!!
Now compare this to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody’s version. It’s outstanding.
This isn't actually the last you see of both Freddie and Dr Brian May they come back around 9.45pm with Is This The World We Created,and Freddie did this with a throat infection,I can add that you'll notice that they all look at each other,that's the way they signal how long for a song not, keep it going or just normal time for each one,and they were all about having fun and games especially with the audience,you should look for Freddie impromptu bits or the rock and roll segments from their live concerts,and no two concerts would be the same,he'll always sing something slightly differently,they all sang and wrote the songs,you've got at least 14 albums in Freddie lifetime they've also released solo albums,well Freddie,Brian and Roger,you won't find anything from John Deacon,he retired from the public eye in 1997 six years after Freddie died,but both Dr Brian May and Roger Taylor are on social media platforms
Oh, Live Aid was held at Wembley in London (72,000) and simultaneously in Philadelphia in USA (90,000). PLUS, broadcast live throughout the world to approximately 1.3 BILLION people. I watched it live in New Zealand at approx 6.30 in the morning, semi hung over from being at a niteclub. One of the greatest musical performances of my life. Cheers.
Thank you so much for reacting to live aid. I knew Freddie would win you over. He was such a great front man and always had so much fun interacting with the audience. He did amazing considering he was told by his Dr not to perform as he had a throat infection, but you can’t stop Freddie. I loved your reactions, so genuine...it was easy to see you truly enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing you do more Queen now that you’ve been initiated into the family. Much love from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦🖖🏻😀
21:29 is where I get brutal chills and have to hold back tears what a powerful voice and what a powerful performance by Freddie in this concert but that was the one moment where I got brutal chills what a talent!!!!
I was there on that momentous day and witnessed history first hand. For me Freddie is immortal.
So that red electric guitar Brain May plays he and his father built from scratch when Brian was a teenager. And he doesn't use a guitar pick when he's playing. He picks that thing with a six pence coin. Also Brian is a PhD in Astrophysics. He and some colleagues recently released a 3D picture book of stellar nebuli
I was 5 years old when this aired, so I obviously didn't get to see it live. However, I have seen it numerous times throughout my life and it gives me chills every time. The kicked the shit out of all the other bands there. In part due to them paying the sound man to turn them up louder, which actually broke the local sound ordinance. They also got to use a lot of their own equipment, something the other acts that day didn't get to do.
that live is considered the greatest live perfomance of all time :) and hes considered for many the greatest vocalist of all time .. try Innuendo or i want it all .. great songs btw if you guys are fans of MJ .. they have 2 songs together nice reaction guys
This was not their best performance - see Montreal with QUEEN - better and more intimate. What this was the best live performance at LIVE AID.
Yes Freddie and MJ, There must be more to live then this. 🙏🙏
Wembley 86 a year after this they do a 2 hour concert which is incredible. Standout performance for me is “under pressure” you can find the live performance on RUclips and you will notice a very famous base line that vanilla ice ripped off.
Over 100,000 people at Wembley Stadium... the OLD Wembley Stadium (seated capacity 72,000) were ruled for 21 minutes by a Queen (other than Elizabeth II). It was reported that Freddie wasn't really feeling good at the time, took 3-4 shots of vodka and went out on stage anyway. Since Queen hadn't performed together very much in a while, they stuck to songs everyone would know. It's also reported that as Queen was leaving the stage, the next performer getting ready to go on, the legendary David Bowie is reported to have said, "How the bloody f*ck are we supposed to follow that ?!?!". Sir Elton John apparently chimed in and said, "You know, you just stole the whole f*cking show."
Thanks to you guys, to bring this music to younger generations! Best wishes from Austria (no kangaroos)
There have been some amazing bands but my opinion queen was the greatest as you got everything from the whole band , all could sing 2 Freddie mesmerized you great reaction boys from england 👍🏼
Yayyyyy! Live Aid!!! Just subscribed boys! 😁 Queen Rocks!!
Queen was 🔥 amazing. I really hope you want to react to more Queen. So much to discover, huge catalogue. I hope you want to check out One Vision live at Wembley, and perhaps the 20 minutes docu about the making of One Vision. Much bless and keep up the good work. ❤
You guys have cheered me up so much!
Queen belongs to the UK, but we can share, and to not share this talent would be a disservice to Freddie, he was a consummate performer, he belonged onstage, a shy man in his personal life but big personality on stage, crowd control is out of this world, and the Freddie strut, don’t you just love it 💕
I loved your reactions to this iconic performance! It was great fun to watch it again with you! But this performance was not that unusual for Queen. If you watch any of their stadium concerts, for example Wembley 1986, Budapest 1986, Montreal 1981, they are all of this quality. They all feature stellar vocals, great musicianship, and crowd engagement. I recommend Tie Your Mother Down, live at Wembley 86 for a real banger, and One Vision (same concert)s one of the best concert openers you've ever seen.
Thank you guys...TBBF QUEEN..AND FREDDIE THE GOAT.💞
Amazing. Thank you for that.
Still enjoyed some of the younger people hearing great music and enjoying it.
Besides being the best ever, did anyone notice Dr. Brian May changed quitars 3 times in "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" Just pure brilliance and talent. PURE PERFECTION.
You guys should get the DVD of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie for more background on Queen and Freddie.
Go to the encore performance of this benefit concert. He and Brian sing "Is This the World We Created " talk about awesome!!!
i was there at the Concert in Philadelphia...such a magical experience
It was great being in Phili and watching this concert.
Next try a couple of deep cuts. Early Queen. White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon. You Take My Breath Away live at Hyde Park. Then top if off with the sheer exuberance of Don’t Stop Me Now official video.
Yes, these are great requests
Perfect! My favourites too. :-)
The world lost a beautiful man when Freddie Mercury died. He found out he had aids right before this concert and was sick but still put on the best live concert ever. AND THEY WEREN'T THE HEADLINERS
during "hammer to fall " you can hear freddie's laryngitis kick in a few times ...he dealt with it amazingly
Best front man period. And when a artist can sing and work that stage from one end to another is talent!!!! RADIO GAGA IS MY FAVORITE.
Amazing concert ,great reaction ,you should listen to one vision official video ,queen weren't s political band but a few of their songs did have a message this is one of them the lyrics are as relevant today as when it was released ,thanks and stay safe from Liverpool UK x
You need to check out the official video to Radio Gaga to see why everyone knew how to clap at the right time. Even though all the tickets were sold before Queen were officially on the bill everyone could sing and clap along to all their songs. This is how popular Queen were in the UK. There is also a video on youtube of a Green Day audience from 2017 in Hyde Park singing Bohemian Rhapsody that will blow your mind. I also recommend some of their earlier live shows like White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975 and In The Lap of the Gods Live at the Rainbow 1974. These guys were seriously talented! Love your reaction!
Oh yes the Green day concert after decades freddie has the new gens at the palm of his hands...awesome crowd singing full Bohemian rhapsody....amazing freddie/queen..
Loved& missed!
No it was not one of there' full concerts. Back then a group played for an hour at least. When i seen QUEEN THEY PLAYED FOR 90 MINUTES. AWESOME SHOW!!!
And Queen saves LiveAid. I watched this on television and believe me until Queen it was bad. Against all odds they saved it. Late addition to the lineup, Freddie had a throat infection and was told by his doctors not to do this but he did anyway. They were actually pursuing solo careers at this time but came together to do this and it brought them back together. This was not a Queen specific audience, some were there to see other bands, and yet Freddie took them over and had them in the palm of his hand. This Is their sweet spot, big stadiums, lots of people, they feed off the energy and are just able to rock it out like no other band. Plus they practiced, that video is available on RUclips as well, other bands didn’t practice and believe me it showed. Greatest Live performance of all time. 💗
When freddie step on stage he own it hands down👍👍
Considering Freddie had a viral infection during this concert I think it’s the best set in rock music history! No one held a crowd in the palm of their hand like Freddie! You didn’t include the introduction with Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones or their encore “Is This The World We Created”!
bohemian and dont stop me now are my all times. But live radio might be it for me :)
I find „In the lab of the gods“ from 1986(?), it‘s very short, but I had it in my ears for days🤪.
in the lap of the gods medley with seven seas of rhye and tear it up... yes at 1986 live, wembley
Best 21 minutes of live music EVER!
Please react to I Want to Break Free
There’s a documentary about liveAid on RUclips, I highly recommend anyone who wasn’t around in 1985 watch it. There’s more to understand about what they were trying to accomplish than just putting on a massive concert.
You chose the vid without the encore when bri and freddie came out at past 9 both in white long sleeves and performed "Is this the world we created", a song relevant to the event..please also react to that another awesome act...noticed that you cut the ending part which freddie said "So long and goodbye! We love you!"...sooo love it...nice reaction too..fun fact: when they said its live aid, its Queen!..more queen hidden gems please..early queens etc...
You guys mention Freddie being unchoreographed/a free spirit: When he starts that first "AY-OHHH" with the crowd.... Brian May says that the rest of the band did NOT know Freddie was going to do that! So while Brian is back at the speakers w his back to the stage and Freddie lets out that "AY-OHHH", Brian said that he was thinking to himself "Oh, so we're doing THAT, now, are we?!?" ;D
Great reaction! With reactions such as these, you guys are indeed the champions! This performance has been chosen as the best live television performance of all time, it was watched by 1.2 billion people worldwide. You guys also have to see some early Queen. White Queen live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 ruclips.net/video/f8usNj4x9NA/видео.html.
All the members of Queen wrote no. 1 hits
Great reaction. No matter how many times I watch it, they always make me smile. Brian & Freddie did an encore later in the evening of “is this the world we created?”
They were asked to do that song specifically bc it seemed as if it had been written specifically for the show (it wasn’t 😀)
There was always something magical when Freddie, Brian & his 12 string took the stage. I hope you can react to it.
ruclips.net/video/HOps1vbqEuM/видео.html
Thank u so much for not pausing every 5 seconds like other people
How you guys can react to this legendary performance with half an earbud each is beyond me. Good reaction regardless.
Best moment in rock history 4sure
I was there 😂❤❤❤😂😂❤❤❤❤
Thanks, guys - I can feel your appreciation for this iconic performance, but as so many others have.. you missed a late "encore" from Freddie & Brian "The World that we Created" -- quite beautiful... www.dailymotion.com/video/x31v1rj
U are great guys keep it up thanks a lot
Ur welcome
Every artist who performed agreed Queen totally stole the show - and they were totally right
Great reaction. Please react to Save Me, live at Montreal 81.
Yes, DO this one too
I really enjoyed your reaction.
The "official" crowd was 80,000 but that was nonsense. The old stadium (1985) held 100,000 and part of the stadium behind the stage was shut losing 25,000 seats maximum taking the surrounding areas OFF the pitch in front of the stage down to 75,000 THEN you add all those untold, endless thousands taking over the whole pitch in front of the stage and there MUST have been in excess of 100,000 there. Someone earned a few extra shekels that day ...haha
Told you so !!!😀
Thank you guys
One amazing one to react to is "Love of my live Rock in Rio 85", it will blow your mind, especially the crowd reaction to Freddie and Brian, and the amount of love they show him and the rest of the band...and of course the band reciprocates all that love.
It's beautiful to see...and the crowd was non-English speakers, so it's even more amazing that reaction
ruclips.net/video/gblZ2drKK1M/видео.html
(hope RUclips won't block it)
Have you watched Queen live at Wembley,it’s a different concert but it’s outstanding.
Great reaction.
After listening to your singing all I can say is Don't give up your day job. Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
Greatest ever. Took everyone too long to realise. Better than any band ever
This is a live concert ..No lip sing..Just pure voice of Freddie Mercury