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"Those backgrounds"- Yes, Freddie was amazing but we also need to give props to drummer Roger Taylor who was an awesome singer in his own right and did a lot of the high notes in those harmonies.
Right. It is Mr. Mercury for the most part, the choir and everything, topped up a little with frills and thrills by Mr. Taylor. Certainly they could never do anything near that live, and Mr. Mercury was live not that kind of a precise singer. On stage he was a diva who wanted to entertain his audience, an entirely different person than off-stage or in the studio.
When people say that Queen wasn’t as good live just means they aren’t true fans, Queen is one of the few bands that, when live and certain songs, live is the way to go. Yes Freddie was extravagant on stage but queen as a whole did even more and better when live.
The last full Queen concert my husband and I attended was in 1982 at "The Bowl" in Milton Keynes UK. We also saw them at Live Aid in 1985. But back to the concert, the atmosphere even before Queen took the stage was electric, you could feel it build. When they came out on stage we all just erupted, the roar was huge, Freddie was magnetic, you couldn't take your eyes off him, don't get me wrong the rest of the band was magnificent, but Freddie just seemed to have this aura. It was the best time of our lives, we couldn't talk above a whisper for the next three days because we sang our hearts out. My husband even said that Freddie was the only man that he would turn for, that's how big an effect he had on us, I have been a fan of Queen and particularly Freddie since 1973/4 and I'm now 73 and still as big a fan now as I was then.
@@vernhoke7730 Wow...this is like deja vue, I was just reading Peter Hince's (Freddie and John's roadie) book Queen Unseen and he was talking about that very tour with Billy Squier and what a lovely person he was. I hope that you had as much fun as we had.
@@joannedarley1893 It was a great show, as was the one in 1980 I went to. I'd been a fan of Billy Squier since his "In the Dark" album. In fact I saw him as the main act about a year or so earlier. There are some videos here on RUclips from his "In the Dark" tour from '81. As a matter of fact in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" there is a scene when Queen is playing Madison Square Garden during the Game tour, I was in the seats for that one. :)
I’m so jealous of you and your husband! I would give anything to see one Queen concert(I would especially love to go see them Live at the Rainbow 1974)
I saw Queen three times in the 80's. Best concerts ever. No comparison to anything I had seen before or after. Best live voice, best strut, was just everything. I would give up my left arm to have him back.
Hey tara! I have to say Despite this is an Queen reaction Most of the comments i have seen is of other topics like other reaction requests..... Can we guys just for one sec praise the talents queen have, there are no autotune no high end editing tools or whatsoever This is a prime example of nothing but pure talent and passion I have seen little to no comments on queen's legacy yet on this video So here this is my comment on it. I hope you all have a good day
Absolutely my dear...queen's recent achievements considering no album's produced after some decades...meant to be legendary from day 1 they've met..these 4 lovely guys are meant to be queen..freddie, the best frontman forever...musical genuises..
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@@grantbennett333 no auto tune was lready in 90 s back then they even dont know what auto tune is,Freddie have inner rhytm and as he said he was not able hit false note doesnt matter in what tone he sung his songs,what you hear is pure talent
People who can sing still just sing. There are plenty of excellent singers in the world. Let's not fool ourselves into thinking that the old days are automatically better.
Thank you for calling out the background singers and harmonies. They are all just AMAZING. I remember when they came onto the scene and there was nothing like them.
Please consider reacting to Queen's iconic performance at Live Aid. I remember watching Live Aid from our family room in North Hollywood. When Queen came on I couldn't stay seated, I had to stand up. My mom walked by, asked why I was standing, then stood next to me - then my sister, then my dad. All four of us clapping, cheering and completely drawn into a moment where time stood still! There was so much drama about Queen participating in Live Aid, but criticism melted away after they took the stage.
Live... awesome... saw them in 1975 and 1977... Freddie’s voice is incredible and as good live, if not better, no ear plugs or auto tuning back in the day and all of them incredible musicians... “takes your breath away”. You should react to that live Hyde Park 1976, ❤️Freddie❤️
Probably my favorite Queen track ever done. The magic of Freddie, Roger and Brian harmonizing so beautifully; Deacon's bass lines - Just perfection. We were so fortunate to have certain singers in our lifetime. There will never be another Freddie. And that's okay. He is timeless, and his music continues to transcend generations of music lovers.
I did have the honor of seeing Queen at the Los Angeles Forum in 1977 with Thin Lizzie opening. That concert remains one of my favorite concerts ever! I am a very big fan of Freddy’s amazing vocals and to this day I still miss him so much. Even my 2 adult sons and 14 year old grandson are big fan of Queen. BTW, I still have the original Queen t-shirt I bought at the concert! Long live Freddy Mercury and Queen! ❤️
If you want amazing live vocals of this song then you should react to the version from Montreal 1981. I think it's so much better than the studio version and it's my all time favorite live performance. Please check it out.
I was lucky enough to see Queen 3 times from '79 to '83. I've seen at least a hundred concerts in various genres. Nothing compares to a Queen concert. There are no words.
Freddie is perfection. The greatest singer to ever live. And I agree with you, my biggest regret in life is that I never saw him live. Life is so unfair . Please react to more Freddie Mercury and Queen songs, . There are so many. Maybe something from Wembley in 1986 or one of my all time favorites, his performance of Who Wants to Live Forever in Budapest.
YES! Everybody seems to love his performance of Who Wants To Live Forever at Wembley better, and, of course, I ADORE every performance of his including that one, but I love the Budapest one even more than Wembley, too! He seems to have even more intensity and emotion there than the one at Wembley. (Of course, Freddie was perfection itself, so NO version of any song he ever sang is anything other than astounding, LOL!). And I agree with you 110%-- BEST SINGER (AND ONE OF THE BEST HUMANS) TO EVER LIVE. PERIOD. He takes my breath away.
You had me at......."This magnitude of music is something we don't get today"......You should have stopped right there....cause you're right.....WE DON"T GET ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THIS MAGNITUDE OF MUSIC TODAY. What you're listening to here is from a DIFFERENT MUSICAL GALAXIE. Bitter Sweet that we can't have the Original band to listen to. Hard to find 4 MUSICAL MONSTERS in 1 band. Oh well, at least we have the memories.
This reaction was so fantastic! Please react to this same song - Somebody to Love, live from Montreal 1981 if you haven't already seen it. It's AMAZING.
Also Somebody To Love - live at Hammersmith and Stockholm. U gotta check those versions out too cause they're seriously amazing, in my opinion, maybe even better than montreal.
Me reading the title: Oh good I can cry while I watch this Seriously Tara thanks for the reaction. Queen is really just full of complete legends, and Freddie is almost unmatched. This song makes me cry everytime.
Queen will be at a different level 1000yrs from now. U hv done a great job describing the intricacies of this creation so that many can learn from it. U really need to do more queen tracks.
He can do whatever he wants with his voice, it's absurd, He can sing High notes easily and every way possible Chest, Head and Mask voice, Low and High Runs, it's from another world maybe galaxy.
Thankyou, love to see Queen reaction. Freddie has a once in a lifetime voice, amazing, chills. They are so diverse, and much more to discover. Perhaps Save me live at Montreal 1981, Beautiful!
yes, August 2, 1982, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto. OMG ! ! ! What a concert. Queen in its finest. Didn't want it to stop. Freddie's magnetism was astounding!!! We didn't want it to end. Best concert ever! I still have the program.
I feel for people who never experienced queen live, I have been fortunate to have seen them many times, and the memories of that will live with me forever, absolutely amazing
@@theresahowell9044 Nope, there are far more better versions (objectivley seen) from between 1979 and 1982. I even think the Bowl 1982 version is better than Montreal. When you're into bootlegs you just realize that Montreal was a pretty standard show
Leondore yeah, but I think as far as a reaction video goes Montreal has the best audio quality and makes it the easiest to find/make a video about. I like different live versions better too but in terms of accessibility and quality you won’t get any better than Montreal.
The live version at Montreal is even better it would be worth checking out that performance but this is one of my favorite songs of all time Freddie possesed a voice that will never be replicated
At only the age of 27 I've seen a ton of classic rock bands multiple times. If I could see any band ONCE I'd choose to see Queen. Such a defining band for me and talent beyond belief.
I was taken to their concert at Wembley stadium for their A kind of magic tour in 1986. Imagine that being your first concert. Looking back, I wish I was older to experience. I remember Freddie commanded the crowd. Even though they played so well live; they looked like they were having fun. The crowd was so massive. Afterwards, it just seemed like everyone was happier. Singing songs as we were walking out.
Love this song. Both studio & live. I’m sure many have said Live in Montreal. You’ll be even more amazed. The “ harmonics” between roger & Freddie at the end...oh la, la. This was gospel inspired, live has a more rock vibe.
Yes saw them live in 1982, the version of Somebody to Love they did that night is available on RUclips, Milton Keynes Bowl, it was just sublime, he did a different intro every time he sang it live and I just got lucky that time.
Was that theconcert that was on The Tube on channel 4 back in the day! Dad just got a video player & I recorded it & watched it over & over. I must have been early teens.
Yes, this was a perfect performance, recorded in the studio under optimal conditions. The version I love best is 1981 at Montreal. That was completely LIVE, and there were just as good, if not better considering the conditions. I have watched several performances of this song but Montreal is the best. Freddie's vocal runs are outstanding, as well as his falsetto. It is much more fun watching them, and particularly Freddie, work the stage and the audience, and there are some antics by Freddie that gave me a chuckle. They were not only total coordinated in their parts of the song, but I am surprised they moved around the stage sl well without tripping over one another or their instrument cords. They excelled at EVERYTHING THEY DID. 99% of the time I prefer the LIVE performances, each something special or slightly different from the studio versions, and it is the closest I will ever get to actually watching and listening to them perform.
I saw Queen 9 times and I ALWAYS walked out amazed. The call and response Freddie did with the audience during each show was my favorite part. Consummate showman. I was very lucky to grow up when I did.
Oh and Yes I saw Mr Mercury Live (one of the 86 Wembly concerts), I've also seen Queen plus Paul Rogers, and just this last week Queen plus Adam Lambert. Freddie could make you want to sing well. I don't like singing, but Freddie made me want to try.
Four times between mid 70 to early 80s. One of my favorite bands, along with YES and CSNY. Beautiful harmonies. No one stepping on another. Miss them dearly.
I saw queen back in the early 1980s the show they put was outstanding, Freddie had so much interaction with the crowd, it made you feel part of it, I have many artist live since, and no one real compares to that concert, I broke my heart when Freddie died, they were and are my all time favourite band, it was devastating, you could the world cry out, I am so glad my best friend went to see them live, great memories.........
I was at Knebworh Park, Milton Keynes, UK for the very last concert Queen ever performed with Freddie. Of course, back then, nobody was ever going to know that. It was a day to remember. It was billed as The Queen Garden Party. The lineup was Belouis Some (never heard of again), Big Country, Status Quo and finally Queen. It was electric. Queen were leagues ahead of even Quo who were experienced performers themselves. Freddie held the crowd in the palm of his hands for the whole show. He understood how to interact with the crowd and bring them into the show. Four very talented musicians who song writing skills and individual performances are what made this the best band ever...... and there were a lot of great bands peaking in 1986. Its not just about the music, it's how you interact with the crowd that makes the difference. In my view, nobody did, or has even come close to match Freddie with this point.
Queen has always been my favorite band. They all are fantastic. I love all their songs even the ones that didn’t make it on the hit list ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Freddie and Queen were the best rock band ever. Check out Marc Martel who is the lead singer of Queen Extravaganza. It's Freddie reincarnated. Incredible!
See this is why I love you so Much Girl! You can not only recognize the difference between all the Good music of the world, and that which should be deemed great, You also notice that "THIS" is still yet another level above that AND not only do you hear it, you understand "WHY" it is next level Bravo!
I was actually in the video for this song right at the beginning which is from the Hyde Park show on 18th September 1976. I'm right in the middle of the screen. I first saw Queen about 3 years earlier in Bradford, England, as support band to Mott the Hoople. I was about 15. Queen blew them off the stage! The support act were best....that doesn't happen often. It was obvious that day that they were going to be massive. Nearly 50 years later they are as big as ever Anyway, I saw them play 'Somebody to Love' a few times over the following 10 years. I saw them live about 25 times. I can't remember them all. I would often go two nights on the trot. I think this is one of their best songs by a long way and let's be honest, it's a pretty packed field. They wrote some brilliant songs. Somebody to Love is basically the kind of sound you would have heard in a cotton field in the Alabama in 1900. It is a piece of musical genius. The descending bass line is very hypnotic. Deacon was a great bass line creator. The singing guitar that matches Freddie's voice. The drums are difficult to play because you have to double up on the kick drum to get the sound right. It makes your leg ache As you say, it is fantastic musicianship. Speaking as a guitar player and a bit of a drummer too, you can't imagine how difficult it is to get to play as well as Queen do live. I think the first time I saw them sing Somebody to Love was on the 6 and 7 June 1977 at Earl's Court in London. All four of them are excellent musicians. All multi-instrumentalists and all four able to write global hit records. I think the performance in the link below is just brilliant. Tight as a camels arse in a sandstorm - ruclips.net/video/aA2IRoPFIn0/видео.html If you watch this, then watch how John's right hand is locked to the snare drum and how he moves in rhythm with the song all the time. Freddie is also rocking with the song as he plays the piano. Roger Taylor's ability to sing and play the drums is amazing. Very few people can do it that well. The whole performance is preposterously good. Nobody should be able to play like this.
I must have heard it a million times at this point and I still can't get over how just before the guitar solo the guitar and the whole band singing "yeah yeah yeah" harmonise.
Their performance at Live Aid was iconic! Not a wasted note .. it was all buildup for the crowd. Freddie's control of the audience was magical. Spellbinding!
I saw Queen live back when you could stand right up against the stage. He had the audience in the palm of his hand from the first note. My friends and I were right up front just feet away. It was amazing. The only version I've ever seen get close to this was Jordan Smith. It was a worthy version but there is only one FM.
Okay, but please remember the four of them created Queen, music, lyrics and everything. It wasn't only Freddie, they all are great, great musicians and deserve full appreciation ♥
If you want to experience hearing Freddie live - you should watch three videos: White Queen live at the Odeon, Somebody to Love Montreal 1981 and You Take My Breath Away Hyde Park 1976. The first two videos show the artistry of the band. They were so tight and electric. The third is Freddie playing the piano and singing a gorgeous song. You won't be disappointed.
I was lucky enough to see Queen live twice, but unfortunately they didn't perform Somebody to Love. with that said they were still absolutely, epically fantastic! And Freddie has an indescribable stage Aura that makes literally every gesture and transition he makes, an art in itself, even before he stars to sing!
Pls react to somebody to love live in Montreal, Its amazing, trust me!! Amazing vocals, blazing solo, tight drumming and four legends doin what they are best in!!
Great reaction to one of my favourite songs - ever. No matter what I’m listening to at any time , I always come back to this song. As you said it’s every part of the whole which is amazing. The music, the harmonies, the writing , Freddies lead vocals. (I’m a huge Roger fan and as a bonus he looks sooo cute in this clip.). I digress - I’ve always thought the harmonies could be a song on its own and then I hear you say that. Thanks for a wonderful reaction to an incredibly special song. Nobody can do this like Queen.
I did, saw him doing this life. Couldn't hardly breathe while he was singing this song, started crying. It was just heavenly and full of force and this beautyful voice❤❤❤
This video made me subscribe! I love watching vocal coaches but they all do new contemporary music and nobody knows the true music legends like Queen! You staning them for 10 minutes straight is everything! Keep up the good work and I hope to see more classic music in your videos!
You need to react to the live version of this song in Montreal 1981. For a band that was exquisite in the studio they were usually, with some exceptions, even better live. That says so much for their musicianship and overall talent. The very high notes were sung by the drummer Roger Taylor. The 3 singers, Brian, Roger and Freddie's voices blend perfectly. I saw them in 1977 and Freddie's charisma jumps out at you. You can't tear your eyes from him. It was the best concert I ever saw, and I saw many concerts. They were very serious about giving their fans great concerts from day one. Watch Live at the Rainbow 1974, Hammersmith 1975, Montreal 1981, Budapest and Wembley 1986.
yvr kid - Deaky also sang some back up in concert, especially later on like in Budapest and Wembley (I saw them live too in 1980 and he did sing) and a little on recordings including this song, but never lead. He primarily chanted choruses where he didn't need a lot of vocal dexterity. A shame he lacked confidence because I thought his voice was actually not bad.
I guess I was lucky enough to have enjoyed the music of this legendary band as a child born in the early 70's. My teenage brother and cousins back then would always play their album in the vinyl record player full blast and non stop! That made me memorize many of their songs....hahaha! Those were the days!
I agree about the beauty of the background harmonies. I believe Freddie had an appreciation for opera which is what Bohemian Rhapsody actually is, and so I think a lot of his his songs are composed with an operatic structure where the background singers are often singing a complementary part to the lead.
I enjoyed your reaction. I especially like to hear information from people, like you, who really know what they are discussing because of their own musical education, experience, and talents. Thanks.
Tara it was absolutely awesome to see Queen live, even aged 15 yrs old. So sorry you never got the chance, only saw them 4 times but they were excellant.
The live version from Montreal is so much better than this! One of the songs they wrote for the film “Highlander” is another amazing live performance - Who Wants to Live Forever in Budapest from 1986. A lot of people prefer the one from Wembley in the same year, but I feel the Budapest version shows off his voice so much better. Stage presence & amazing singing - A Kind of Magic from Wembley. Different styles: Seaside Rendezvous (ragtime) 39 (folksy) Breakthru (just fun!) You Take My Breath Away (Live - just Freddie & the piano) Exercises in Free Love (Opera demo he sent to Manserrat, singing HER part, which led to their collaboration on several songs) So many more!! Like your reactions & explanations 😊
Love your comments about the arrangement and how the background is so full! That's a huge part of barbershop and you should definitely react to more! I'd recommend Crossroads' Lucky Old Sun!
Please please pleaseeeee React to Queen,White Queen,Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Its Spine tingling!! Queen as a whole, a band was just amazing. Unfortunately the rest of the Band I feel get left on the back burner because they basically had a musical God as they're lead Vocalist. Freddie is still till this day the only Musician who leaves me speechless when I watch him perform
(5:36) "This is arrangement at it's finest, folks." For some reason, Glenn Miller and Beethoven always pop into my head when I listen to Queen and stop what I'm doing and "tune in" to the mastery that is happening. Thank you for your professional breakdown and explanations. Now... back to listening and getting chills and crying!
Best Band Ever.... Freddie was a true genius. I saw Queen 4 nights in a row in 1985. I'd been waiting for ten years to see them live. They were incredible. On that tour, Freddie did his own 5 minute voal improbisation. Just amazing. Try The Millionares Waltz
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"Those backgrounds"- Yes, Freddie was amazing but we also need to give props to drummer Roger Taylor who was an awesome singer in his own right and did a lot of the high notes in those harmonies.
Right. It is Mr. Mercury for the most part, the choir and everything, topped up a little with frills and thrills by Mr. Taylor.
Certainly they could never do anything near that live, and Mr. Mercury was live not that kind of a precise singer. On stage he was a diva who wanted to entertain his audience, an entirely different person than off-stage or in the studio.
Roger and his Galileo lol, he is a good singer
Freddie, Brian, Roger and John have put together a band and are going to be world famous. What? Can they even sing?
When people say that Queen wasn’t as good live just means they aren’t true fans, Queen is one of the few bands that, when live and certain songs, live is the way to go. Yes Freddie was extravagant on stage but queen as a whole did even more and better when live.
Thank you! Lord knows I love Freddie but most people say that was great by Freddie. Sorry no Queen no Freddie.
The last full Queen concert my husband and I attended was in 1982 at "The Bowl" in Milton Keynes UK. We also saw them at Live Aid in 1985.
But back to the concert, the atmosphere even before Queen took the stage was electric, you could feel it build. When they came out on stage we all just erupted, the roar was huge, Freddie was magnetic, you couldn't take your eyes off him, don't get me wrong the rest of the band was magnificent, but Freddie just seemed to have this aura. It was the best time of our lives, we couldn't talk above a whisper for the next three days because we sang our hearts out. My husband even said that Freddie was the only man that he would turn for, that's how big an effect he had on us, I have been a fan of Queen and particularly Freddie since 1973/4 and I'm now 73 and still as big a fan now as I was then.
The last time I saw them was the summer of '82 at Madison Square Garden during the "Hot Space" tour, oh and Billy Squier opened for them!
@@vernhoke7730 Wow...this is like deja vue, I was just reading Peter Hince's (Freddie and John's roadie) book Queen Unseen and he was talking about that very tour with Billy Squier and what a lovely person he was. I hope that you had as much fun as we had.
@@joannedarley1893 It was a great show, as was the one in 1980 I went to. I'd been a fan of Billy Squier since his "In the Dark" album. In fact I saw him as the main act about a year or so earlier. There are some videos here on RUclips from his "In the Dark" tour from '81. As a matter of fact in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" there is a scene when Queen is playing Madison Square Garden during the Game tour, I was in the seats for that one. :)
You’re so lucky! Got to see one of the best bands of all time!
I’m so jealous of you and your husband! I would give anything to see one Queen concert(I would especially love to go see them Live at the Rainbow 1974)
I saw Queen three times in the 80's. Best concerts ever. No comparison to anything I had seen before or after. Best live voice, best strut, was just everything. I would give up my left arm to have him back.
Where did you see them?
Seattle. Ack, I'm older than I thought 1978, 1980 and 1982. I think I still have my ticket stubs somewhere
You're very lucky. I've always heard that Queen put on the best live performances, hands down.
@@bumbleg1 -- Wembley in July 1986. And I also have my ticket stub. The ticket cost £14.50. Prices have certainly changed since then.
we all envy you
Still miss Freddie! He was the greatest! Brian May’s guitar solo is epic!!!
This was Freddie's favorite song because he got to show off his vocals. There will never be another Freddie Mercury
Hey tara! I have to say
Despite this is an Queen reaction
Most of the comments i have seen is of other topics like other reaction requests.....
Can we guys just for one sec praise the talents queen have, there are no autotune no high end editing tools or whatsoever
This is a prime example of nothing but pure talent and passion
I have seen little to no comments on queen's legacy yet on this video
So here this is my comment on it.
I hope you all have a good day
I completely agree. For me, Queen will always be the greatest band ever.
Absolutely my dear...queen's recent achievements considering no album's produced after some decades...meant to be legendary from day 1 they've met..these 4 lovely guys are meant to be queen..freddie, the best frontman forever...musical genuises..
And to think there was no Auto-tune back then it was pure and simply singing.
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@@grantbennett333 no auto tune was lready in 90 s back then they even dont know what auto tune is,Freddie have inner rhytm and as he said he was not able hit false note doesnt matter in what tone he sung his songs,what you hear is pure talent
@@Bibiana862 this song wasnt made in 90s too
@@Bibiana862 sometime he hits fals note while live non overdub
People who can sing still just sing. There are plenty of excellent singers in the world. Let's not fool ourselves into thinking that the old days are automatically better.
Thank you for calling out the background singers and harmonies. They are all just AMAZING. I remember when they came onto the scene and there was nothing like them.
Please consider reacting to Queen's iconic performance at Live Aid. I remember watching Live Aid from our family room in North Hollywood. When Queen came on I couldn't stay seated, I had to stand up. My mom walked by, asked why I was standing, then stood next to me - then my sister, then my dad. All four of us clapping, cheering and completely drawn into a moment where time stood still! There was so much drama about Queen participating in Live Aid, but criticism melted away after they took the stage.
I saw Queen LIVE 2 times ..and they were AMAZING...they blew my socks off!!!
Live... awesome... saw them in 1975 and 1977... Freddie’s voice is incredible and as good live, if not better, no ear plugs or auto tuning back in the day and all of them incredible musicians... “takes your breath away”. You should react to that live Hyde Park 1976, ❤️Freddie❤️
Probably my favorite Queen track ever done. The magic of Freddie, Roger and Brian harmonizing so beautifully; Deacon's bass lines - Just perfection. We were so fortunate to have certain singers in our lifetime. There will never be another Freddie. And that's okay. He is timeless, and his music continues to transcend generations of music lovers.
Never enough cheerleaders. Queen's music was spiritually uplifting, which is why people will always love it, and Freddie.
Queen was the Perfect band name. Their music brings back so many memories and some song even bring me to tears.
I did have the honor of seeing Queen at the Los Angeles Forum in 1977 with Thin Lizzie opening. That concert remains one of my favorite concerts ever! I am a very big fan of Freddy’s amazing vocals and to this day I still miss him so much. Even my 2 adult sons and 14 year old grandson are big fan of Queen. BTW, I still have the original Queen t-shirt I bought at the concert! Long live Freddy Mercury and Queen! ❤️
If you want amazing live vocals of this song then you should react to the version from Montreal 1981. I think it's so much better than the studio version and it's my all time favorite live performance. Please check it out.
Somebody to love live at Milton Keynes bowl 1982 is a better version.
I cannot imagine anything better than the Montreal version.
Attended a concert at Wembley in '86. I cried during the concert. This man, this band, simply wow. SIMPLY WOW!!!!!!!!!
I was lucky enough to see Queen 3 times from '79 to '83. I've seen at least a hundred concerts in various genres. Nothing compares to a Queen concert. There are no words.
Freddie is perfection. The greatest singer to ever live. And I agree with you, my biggest regret in life is that I never saw him live. Life is so unfair . Please react to more Freddie Mercury and Queen songs, . There are so many. Maybe something from Wembley in 1986 or one of my all time favorites, his performance of Who Wants to Live Forever in Budapest.
YES! Everybody seems to love his performance of Who Wants To Live Forever at Wembley better, and, of course, I ADORE every performance of his including that one, but I love the Budapest one even more than Wembley, too! He seems to have even more intensity and emotion there than the one at Wembley. (Of course, Freddie was perfection itself, so NO version of any song he ever sang is anything other than astounding, LOL!). And I agree with you 110%-- BEST SINGER (AND ONE OF THE BEST HUMANS) TO EVER LIVE. PERIOD. He takes my breath away.
You had me at......."This magnitude of music is something we don't get today"......You should have stopped right there....cause you're right.....WE DON"T GET ANYWHERE CLOSE TO THIS
MAGNITUDE OF MUSIC TODAY. What you're listening to here is from a DIFFERENT MUSICAL GALAXIE. Bitter Sweet that we can't have the Original band to listen to. Hard to find 4 MUSICAL
MONSTERS in 1 band. Oh well, at least we have the memories.
Harry Maley honestly, things go in circles. Hopefully, this type of band will find a big enough audience again! We can 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
Music today is saying gucci gang for 3 minutes straight etc.
This reaction was so fantastic! Please react to this same song - Somebody to Love, live from Montreal 1981 if you haven't already seen it. It's AMAZING.
Yesss! That’s my favorite performance of that song, Love Montreal,
I agree, should have done that one!
Best ever live performance.
Leeah - honestly, I think this is one of my top ten live performances of all time!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Also Somebody To Love - live at Hammersmith and Stockholm. U gotta check those versions out too cause they're seriously amazing, in my opinion, maybe even better than montreal.
Me reading the title: Oh good I can cry while I watch this
Seriously Tara thanks for the reaction. Queen is really just full of complete legends, and Freddie is almost unmatched. This song makes me cry everytime.
Queen will be at a different level 1000yrs from now. U hv done a great job describing the intricacies of this creation so that many can learn from it. U really need to do more queen tracks.
Always gets me how in the zone he is with this song. It's like there's no one in there but him and that's mesmerizing to see in a performance.
Queen live was like being in a musical dream. They played so perfectly and Freddie’s voice was otherworldly.
I saw him play 5 times in the 80s greatest singer ever rock god thx for your vids
I'm a huge Queen fan too. Would love to see reactions to more. Keep up the great work with the channel!
He can do whatever he wants with his voice, it's absurd, He can sing High notes easily and every way possible Chest, Head and Mask voice, Low and High Runs, it's from another world maybe galaxy.
All of Freddies live singing in the seventies is just absolute mind blowing.
Thankyou, love to see Queen reaction. Freddie has a once in a lifetime voice, amazing, chills. They are so diverse, and much more to discover. Perhaps Save me live at Montreal 1981, Beautiful!
Ah, classic Queen! I've always enjoyed their music as Freddie inspired me to play piano. Great reaction and analysis as always.
yes, August 2, 1982, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto. OMG ! ! ! What a concert. Queen in its finest. Didn't want it to stop. Freddie's magnetism was astounding!!! We didn't want it to end. Best concert ever! I still have the program.
I feel for people who never experienced queen live, I have been fortunate to have seen them many times, and the memories of that will live with me forever, absolutely amazing
you should react to the same song but live in montreal 1981
Best version
@@theresahowell9044 Nope, there are far more better versions (objectivley seen) from between 1979 and 1982. I even think the Bowl 1982 version is better than Montreal. When you're into bootlegs you just realize that Montreal was a pretty standard show
Leondore yeah, but I think as far as a reaction video goes Montreal has the best audio quality and makes it the easiest to find/make a video about. I like different live versions better too but in terms of accessibility and quality you won’t get any better than Montreal.
The live version at Montreal is even better it would be worth checking out that performance but this is one of my favorite songs of all time Freddie possesed a voice that will never be replicated
At only the age of 27 I've seen a ton of classic rock bands multiple times. If I could see any band ONCE I'd choose to see Queen. Such a defining band for me and talent beyond belief.
I also went to Milton Keyens Bowl and a few others. Amazing live band. Been a fan since 1978.
I wish you had done one of the live versions beside this. To show how good Freddie was in the studio AND on the stage
I was taken to their concert at Wembley stadium for their A kind of magic tour in 1986. Imagine that being your first concert. Looking back, I wish I was older to experience. I remember Freddie commanded the crowd. Even though they played so well live; they looked like they were having fun. The crowd was so massive. Afterwards, it just seemed like everyone was happier. Singing songs as we were walking out.
Love this song. Both studio & live. I’m sure many have said Live in Montreal. You’ll be even more amazed.
The “ harmonics” between roger & Freddie at the end...oh la, la.
This was gospel inspired, live has a more rock vibe.
I saw him. It's an out of body experience. His command of the audience is something to see to believe.
Yes saw them live in 1982, the version of Somebody to Love they did that night is available on RUclips, Milton Keynes Bowl, it was just sublime, he did a different intro every time he sang it live and I just got lucky that time.
Was that theconcert that was on The Tube on channel 4 back in the day!
Dad just got a video player & I recorded it & watched it over & over.
I must have been early teens.
@@MrMartinoef yes it was, you can get that concert on DVD and watch it over again! It is called Queen on fire, live at the bowl
@@mercury6503 - Saw them in Toronto in 1980. Wish I had the chance to see them more than once.
You're right. Saw them 3 times live. He was magical. No other words. Magical performer. Magical vocalist.
Yes, this was a perfect performance, recorded in the studio under optimal conditions. The version I love best is 1981 at Montreal. That was completely LIVE, and there were just as good, if not better considering the conditions. I have watched several performances of this song but Montreal is the best. Freddie's vocal runs are outstanding, as well as his falsetto. It is much more fun watching them, and particularly Freddie, work the stage and the audience, and there are some antics by Freddie that gave me a chuckle. They were not only total coordinated in their parts of the song, but I am surprised they moved around the stage sl well without tripping over one another or their instrument cords. They excelled at EVERYTHING THEY DID. 99% of the time I prefer the LIVE performances, each something special or slightly different from the studio versions, and it is the closest I will ever get to actually watching and listening to them perform.
Let's give Roger Taylor the credit for his backup vocals in this version as well!!
I saw Queen 9 times and I ALWAYS walked out amazed. The call and response Freddie did with the audience during each show was my favorite part.
Consummate showman. I was very lucky to grow up when I did.
Oh and Yes I saw Mr Mercury Live (one of the 86 Wembly concerts), I've also seen Queen plus Paul Rogers, and just this last week Queen plus Adam Lambert. Freddie could make you want to sing well. I don't like singing, but Freddie made me want to try.
Four times between mid 70 to early 80s. One of my favorite bands, along with YES and CSNY. Beautiful harmonies. No one stepping on another. Miss them dearly.
I saw queen back in the early 1980s the show they put was outstanding, Freddie had so much interaction with the crowd, it made you feel part of it, I have many artist live since, and no one real compares to that concert, I broke my heart when Freddie died, they were and are my all time favourite band, it was devastating, you could the world cry out, I am so glad my best friend went to see them live, great memories.........
Got to see them Live in Toronto, Canada, in 1980, The Best Concert of my Lifetime! The Crowd was always on without pause
I saw them in Paris in 1986... That was just out of this world ❤️
I have seen them three times in the early and middle 80's in Germany! And I tell you, it blow my minds. I will never forget these 3 Concert's!
I haven’t missed a QUEEN UK tour in 41 years...simply the greatest band I’ve ever seen live and Freddie was just unique a one off.. legends
The arrangement for this version of Somebody To Love is one I hadn't heard before now it's absolutely epic!
All Queen, All the time!! The greatest of all time! Their live performances are even better!!
I was at Knebworh Park, Milton Keynes, UK for the very last concert Queen ever performed with Freddie. Of course, back then, nobody was ever going to know that. It was a day to remember. It was billed as The Queen Garden Party. The lineup was Belouis Some (never heard of again), Big Country, Status Quo and finally Queen. It was electric. Queen were leagues ahead of even Quo who were experienced performers themselves. Freddie held the crowd in the palm of his hands for the whole show. He understood how to interact with the crowd and bring them into the show. Four very talented musicians who song writing skills and individual performances are what made this the best band ever...... and there were a lot of great bands peaking in 1986. Its not just about the music, it's how you interact with the crowd that makes the difference. In my view, nobody did, or has even come close to match Freddie with this point.
Queen has always been my favorite band. They all are fantastic. I love all their songs even the ones that didn’t make it on the hit list ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Freddie and Queen were the best rock band ever. Check out Marc Martel who is the lead singer of Queen Extravaganza. It's Freddie reincarnated. Incredible!
I saw them in 1975 in Birmingham, Alabama. Although I was on 17 and no musical knowledge. I knew I had witnessed greatness.
Song of the century. Wow. I’ve loved this song since it came out. So beautiful.
See this is why I love you so Much Girl! You can not only recognize the difference between all the Good music of the world, and that which should be deemed great, You also notice that "THIS" is still yet another level above that AND not only do you hear it, you understand "WHY" it is next level Bravo!
I was actually in the video for this song right at the beginning which is from the Hyde Park show on 18th September 1976. I'm right in the middle of the screen. I first saw Queen about 3 years earlier in Bradford, England, as support band to Mott the Hoople. I was about 15. Queen blew them off the stage! The support act were best....that doesn't happen often. It was obvious that day that they were going to be massive. Nearly 50 years later they are as big as ever
Anyway, I saw them play 'Somebody to Love' a few times over the following 10 years. I saw them live about 25 times. I can't remember them all. I would often go two nights on the trot. I think this is one of their best songs by a long way and let's be honest, it's a pretty packed field. They wrote some brilliant songs. Somebody to Love is basically the kind of sound you would have heard in a cotton field in the Alabama in 1900. It is a piece of musical genius. The descending bass line is very hypnotic. Deacon was a great bass line creator. The singing guitar that matches Freddie's voice. The drums are difficult to play because you have to double up on the kick drum to get the sound right. It makes your leg ache As you say, it is fantastic musicianship. Speaking as a guitar player and a bit of a drummer too, you can't imagine how difficult it is to get to play as well as Queen do live. I think the first time I saw them sing Somebody to Love was on the 6 and 7 June 1977 at Earl's Court in London.
All four of them are excellent musicians. All multi-instrumentalists and all four able to write global hit records. I think the performance in the link below is just brilliant. Tight as a camels arse in a sandstorm - ruclips.net/video/aA2IRoPFIn0/видео.html
If you watch this, then watch how John's right hand is locked to the snare drum and how he moves in rhythm with the song all the time. Freddie is also rocking with the song as he plays the piano. Roger Taylor's ability to sing and play the drums is amazing. Very few people can do it that well. The whole performance is preposterously good. Nobody should be able to play like this.
I must have heard it a million times at this point and I still can't get over how just before the guitar solo the guitar and the whole band singing "yeah yeah yeah" harmonise.
They are all legends! And Freddie was a God! Absolutely extraordinary!
I saw Queen Live at Wembley in 86, totally awesome!
Their performance at Live Aid was iconic! Not a wasted note .. it was all buildup for the crowd. Freddie's control of the audience was magical. Spellbinding!
It would be a long video, but please react to the entire Queen performance at Live Aid!!!
That's my request too!!!
I saw Queen live back when you could stand right up against the stage. He had the audience in the palm of his hand from the first note. My friends and I were right up front just feet away. It was amazing. The only version I've ever seen get close to this was Jordan Smith. It was a worthy version but there is only one FM.
Live in Montreal is the BEST version of this song. You have to hear that one as well :)
Okay, but please remember the four of them created Queen, music, lyrics and everything. It wasn't only Freddie, they all are great, great musicians and deserve full appreciation ♥
If you want to experience hearing Freddie live - you should watch three videos: White Queen live at the Odeon, Somebody to Love Montreal 1981 and You Take My Breath Away Hyde Park 1976. The first two videos show the artistry of the band. They were so tight and electric. The third is Freddie playing the piano and singing a gorgeous song. You won't be disappointed.
I was lucky enough to see Queen live twice, but unfortunately they didn't perform Somebody to Love. with that said they were still absolutely, epically fantastic! And Freddie has an indescribable stage Aura that makes literally every gesture and transition he makes, an art in itself, even before he stars to sing!
Omg thank you so much Queen is my favorite band ever love this so much this made my day
Pls react to somebody to love live in Montreal,
Its amazing, trust me!!
Amazing vocals, blazing solo, tight drumming and four legends doin what they are best in!!
You should listen to "You take my breath away" studio recording. It's so beautiful.
ok thanks love!!
Great reaction to one of my favourite songs - ever. No matter what I’m listening to at any time , I always come back to this song. As you said it’s every part of the whole which is amazing. The music, the harmonies, the writing , Freddies lead vocals. (I’m a huge Roger fan and as a bonus he looks sooo cute in this clip.). I digress - I’ve always thought the harmonies could be a song on its own and then I hear you say that. Thanks for a wonderful reaction to an incredibly special song. Nobody can do this like Queen.
You should find the live performance of this song in Montreal to understand their brilliance and Freddie's stage presence.
He did it live in Montreal in 1981...BEST PERFORMANCE EVER. Also check out Queen Live Aid full set
I did, saw him doing this life. Couldn't hardly breathe while he was singing this song, started crying. It was just heavenly and full of force and this beautyful voice❤❤❤
This video made me subscribe! I love watching vocal coaches but they all do new contemporary music and nobody knows the true music legends like Queen! You staning them for 10 minutes straight is everything! Keep up the good work and I hope to see more classic music in your videos!
Saw him in concert as a 13 year old in knebworth. Spent the whole evening covered in goosebumps. Best memory ever!!!!
OMG Sara!!! Incredible voice...beatiful image...and very smart!!!!
I always find it incredible and have to remind myself that Freddie is actually a baritone!!! Talk about range!!!
I loooooove Freddie and his piano in you take my breath away - live hyde park
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody and it's Amazing 🙌
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You need to react to the live version of this song in Montreal 1981. For a band that was exquisite in the studio they were usually, with some exceptions, even better live. That says so much for their musicianship and overall talent. The very high notes were sung by the drummer Roger Taylor. The 3 singers, Brian, Roger and Freddie's voices blend perfectly. I saw them in 1977 and Freddie's charisma jumps out at you. You can't tear your eyes from him. It was the best concert I ever saw, and I saw many concerts. They were very serious about giving their fans great concerts from day one. Watch Live at the Rainbow 1974, Hammersmith 1975, Montreal 1981, Budapest and Wembley 1986.
yvr kid - Deaky also sang some back up in concert, especially later on like in Budapest and Wembley (I saw them live too in 1980 and he did sing) and a little on recordings including this song, but never lead. He primarily chanted choruses where he didn't need a lot of vocal dexterity. A shame he lacked confidence because I thought his voice was actually not bad.
One of the few singers that gives me goosebumps, without fail, no matter the song.
Was fortunate to see them live in 81! Simply Fantastic!!!!
I guess I was lucky enough to have enjoyed the music of this legendary band as a child born in the early 70's. My teenage brother and cousins back then would always play their album in the vinyl record player full blast and non stop! That made me memorize many of their songs....hahaha! Those were the days!
I agree about the beauty of the background harmonies. I believe Freddie had an appreciation for opera which is what Bohemian Rhapsody actually is, and so I think a lot of his his songs are composed with an operatic structure where the background singers are often singing a complementary part to the lead.
queen live at wembley stadium is something i can just watch over and over again, it's amazing
Hard to believe Freddie's been gone 30 years now, I was a teen from late 70s to mid 80s and Queen's music were a massive part of my growing up.
I enjoyed your reaction. I especially like to hear information from people, like you, who really know what they are discussing because of their own musical education, experience, and talents. Thanks.
Tara it was absolutely awesome to see Queen live, even aged 15 yrs old. So sorry you never got the chance, only saw them 4 times but they were excellant.
The live version from Montreal is so much better than this!
One of the songs they wrote for the film “Highlander” is another amazing live performance - Who Wants to Live Forever in Budapest from 1986. A lot of people prefer the one from Wembley in the same year, but I feel the Budapest version shows off his voice so much better. Stage presence & amazing singing - A Kind of Magic from Wembley. Different styles:
Seaside Rendezvous (ragtime)
39 (folksy)
Breakthru (just fun!)
You Take My Breath Away (Live - just Freddie & the piano)
Exercises in Free Love (Opera demo he sent to Manserrat, singing HER part, which led to their collaboration on several songs)
So many more!!
Like your reactions & explanations 😊
The live version from Milton Keynes Bowl 1982 is better.
Love your comments about the arrangement and how the background is so full! That's a huge part of barbershop and you should definitely react to more! I'd recommend Crossroads' Lucky Old Sun!
Please please pleaseeeee React to Queen,White Queen,Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Its Spine tingling!!
Queen as a whole, a band was just amazing. Unfortunately the rest of the Band I feel get left on the back burner because they basically had a musical God as they're lead Vocalist. Freddie is still till this day the only Musician who leaves me speechless when I watch him perform
Lol so true. I thought the same
(5:36) "This is arrangement at it's finest, folks." For some reason, Glenn Miller and Beethoven always pop into my head when I listen to Queen and stop what I'm doing and "tune in" to the mastery that is happening. Thank you for your professional breakdown and explanations. Now... back to listening and getting chills and crying!
chills, sobbing, all of that!
Best Band Ever.... Freddie was a true genius. I saw Queen 4 nights in a row in 1985. I'd been waiting for ten years to see them live. They were incredible. On that tour, Freddie did his own 5 minute voal improbisation. Just amazing. Try The Millionares Waltz