College Student's First Time Hearing "Death On Two Legs" | Queen Reaction!
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Hey guys, hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving if you celebrate the holiday, if not, I hope you have a great day as well!
Let me know what Queen song you guys wanna see next Thursday! 🔥😁
React to 'In The Lap Of The Gods Revisited' next please.
Happy Thanksgiving from the UK! Millionaire Waltz/ Dead on Time/Mustapha/White Man, theres a shit ton of early album tracks that are stunning.
It's late, Father to son, Great king rat.
AndyReacts react to I want to break free, another one bites the dust,Dont stop me now, crazy little thing called love.React to any of these music videos there by Queen
Watching you is like looking at myself 45 yrs ago in my dorm room . Head banging to Queen!
Freddie could be vicious....darling!!!😂😂😂
Ian Strange
Apparently! Haha, I really like that though, gotta always be ready to defend yourself. Another fantastic track! 🔥😁
This was actually an idea by Brian May although Freddie got the writing credits.
You did not mess with Freddie!!
Listen... If your money was being stolen you'd feel the same!
Darling'!!!!! LOL
I love your facial expressions as Freddie delivers each extra layer of vitriol and loathing. It looks like "Am I really hearing this? Did he actually just sing that?"
Okay here's some history about this song.
It was totally Freddie's idea, lyrics, music.
Freddie was super pissed when he wrote this.
There are interviews by Brian speaking about this.
Supposedly, John Reid paid Trident £100,000 to buy Queen out of their contract.
Queen was almost bankrupt, while Trident was getting rich off their tours, singles and albums.
"Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to...)" is a song by the British rock band Queen, and is the opening track on their fourth album A Night at the Opera.
The song was written by Freddie Mercury about the band's fall-out with their original manager and Trident Studios owner Norman Sheffield.
Though the song makes no direct reference to him, Sheffield was appalled when he heard a playback of the song at Trident at the time of the album's release, and sued both the band and the record label for defamation.
This resulted in an out-of-court settlement, thus revealing to the public his connection with the song.
Roger Taylor also noted that despite the success of Killer Queen and Sheer Heart Attack, the album preceding A Night at the Opera, the band was broke before the album was made.
Sheffield denied that he or his companies had mistreated the band in his capacity as manager, and cited the original 1972 management contracts between himself and Queen in his autobiography published in 2013, Life on Two Legs: Set The Record Straight, in his defence.
The song was recorded and mixed at Sarm East Studios in late 1975.
As with "Bohemian Rhapsody", most of the guitar parts on the song were initially played on piano by Mercury, to demonstrate to Brian May how they needed to be played on guitar.
Composition
The song is dominated by guitars, strong lead and backing vocals as well as piano. It's in 4/4 meter, and has a piano arpeggio intro with heavy guitars, bowed double bass, mechanical sounding noise and a loud shriek by Roger Taylor, which abruptly leads into the song in B minor.
There are numerous subsections and layers, as was typical for Queen at the time. The verses have short sections with the tempo virtually halved, and the choruses are emphasised with strong harmonies and drum fills.
Drum! magazine said of Taylor's drum work: "[...] Shortly after the 2/4 measure there’s an unusual snare accent on the & of 4 and a change to a half-time groove. These back-and-forth feel changes continue throughout the song and Taylor somehow makes them flow smoothly."
Lyrics
Mercury later recalled that he had tried to make the lyrics as "coarse as possible", and that the other band members were initially shocked at the harsh lyrics.
However, the band agreed that the song should be performed as Mercury intended, and it was recorded as such.
Author Michael Chabon remarked that "A Night at the Opera is where I progressed from 45s to albums.
It was gate-fold, with the lyrics printed on the inside, and you could just sit there poring over them and trying to figure who Freddie might be talking about on songs like 'Death on Two Legs'."
Live recordings
"Death on Two Legs" was regularly performed live by Queen up to and including The Game Tour.
Only one live version of the song has been officially released, on the 1979 album Live Killers.
The piano introduction, however, was played during the Hot Space and The Works tours.
During live performances Mercury would usually dedicate the song to "a real motherfucker of a gentleman."
This line was censored (using bleeps) on their Live Killers album in 1979.
On the Protomen's cover album, A Night of Queen, lead singer Raul Panther dedicates the song to "a real asshole that Freddie Mercury used to know."
The song is featured in Rock Band Blitz, subsequently released as downloadable content in the Rock Band store, performed by Queen themselves.
Death on Two Legs" can be referred to as Freddie Mercury's hate letter to Queen's first manager, Norman Sheffield, who for some years was reputed to have mistreated the band and abused his role as their manager from 1972 to 1975.
Sheffield denied the allegations in his 2013 autobiography entitled "Life on Two Legs: Set The Record Straight", and referred to copies of the original 1972 management contracts between Sheffield and Queen, which were included in the book as proof of his defence.
Though the song never makes direct reference to him, after listening to a playback of the song at Trident Studios during the time of album release, Sheffield was appalled, and sued the band and the record label for defamation, which resulted in an out-of-court settlement, but also confirmed his connection to the song.
During live performances, Mercury would usually rededicate the song to "a real motherfucker of a gentleman", although this line was censored on the version that appeared on their Live Killers album in 1979.
Other than on the live album, he said it was dedicated to a "motherfucker I used to know".
In the Classic Albums documentary about the making of A Night at the Opera, Brian May stated that the band was somewhat taken aback at first by the bitterness of Mercury's lyrics, and described by Mercury as being "so vindictive that he [May] felt bad singing it".
After the song came together, it was agreed that the "author should have his way", and the song was recorded as written.
"Death on Two Legs" remained on the set-list until, and well into, The Game Tour in 1980, and was then dropped.
However, the piano introduction was played during the Hot Space and Works tours.
Next you should react to the big sister to this song, Flick of the Wrist.
Queen - Flick of the Wrist (Live 1974)
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Love these songs.
J&M Reed
Thank you so much for that backstory, I read though it all and I appreciate it, and I’ll make sure that song is on the list! 🔥😁
It is also said that during the line " cesspool of pride" Freddie was so angry and singing with such vitriol his EARS BLED! If you listen closely, you can hear the anger in the low range part of the harmony.
Was that that wanker producer or whatever in the movie, who they told to do one in the end and walked out from him. ?
@@peteq1972 It was actually, in real life, about two brothers, the Sheffields.
They basically ripped Queen off quite legally but underhandedly up until '75 when Q hired Elton's manager John Reid to break the contract.
At the time of recording, the band were being paid around £60 a week while the brothers were driving Rolls Royce luxury vehicles.
Freddie was a little angry.
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Thanks for doing even the generally unknown songs. This songs deserves some attention, it is brilliant...and "you're a sewer rat decaying in a cesspool of pride" is just priceless😁
Pavla Gebouska
For sure! I’m definitely not trying to only do the hits, boringggg, we gotta make our own path! 🔥😁
@@andyandalex Amen to that. We shall never be a part of a flock! 😊 Have you done The Great King Rat yet, by the way?
Pavla Gebouska
I have not but I plan to get around to it, the title intrigues me! 🔥😁
Yes, I thought they were really brilliant in their ways to express their disgust for that guy - some people would just throw the F word around. I always said that using the F word was a sign of laziness and/or inability to use really picturesque language.
Queen -Flick Of The Wrist....about the same person, but one year earlier
Miracle Man
Sweet! I’ll have to hit that one soon, have a great night!
@@andyandalex but you should do whole trilogy Tenement Funster-Flick Of The Wrist-Lilly of the valley (then it will be complete)
@@andyandalex, peace from canada. "Flick of the Wrist" is great but you have to do the trio of "Tenement Funster" sung by Roger, then "Flick..." and let it play into "Lily of the Valley" all three like on the album, no breaks. it's brilliant.
First time I heard Flick of the Wrist -Lily of the Valley, i played them on repeat for about 2 weeks
i love that songgg!!!
Bravo to the band. I had a co-worker who was very unpleasant and took great pleasure in insulting her coworkers. I generally ignored her, but when she insulted my work, it was the last straw. My brain went somewhere else and without raising my voice or using foul language I told her exactly what I thought of her. What I didn't realize was the program director had come into the office and was sitting across the aisle. Nothing was said and 3 months later I was promoted and received a bonus.
😂your reaction was perfect! Can't fake the very 1st time you hear a masterpiece!
When they played it live, Freddie said: This is dedicated to a mother f***er of a gentleman. We call him Death on two legs
ONE OF MY FAVOURITES !!!.........LUV AND MISS YOU FREDDIE ..............XOXOXO
can you imagine any other more classy , and skilfull way to get back at a dishonest manager? how brilliant...when you are dissed by the likes of Freddy theres no escaping the eternal shame ! heheh
headrushindi
Haha agreed!! The song is so intense too! 😁
And the fact is ... Freddie never linked the song to him ... although he threw enough hints out there. I think they might have won the court case, but probably didn't want to risk it.
My God. I forgot how good this song is. Puree madness
Liar is a good old song by Queen. Give it a listen.
Melisa Jones
I actually did a Reaction Video for Liar, it’s on my channel, hope you enjoy the video as much as I enjoyed the song! 🔥😁
Melisa I have to agree, Liar FRIKKIN ROCKS!!!
I wanted to listen to Liar but i have to be a slave to my mother, and i have to try and behave, so i can keep her till her dying day, and pray, and pray, and pray...
Freddie under rated piano player.
Unfortunately, according to an interview with Brian, he said that Freddie did not feel he was as talented on piano as he was. He was superb.
I was 19 when this came out... you nailed the reaction, young gun
My mother was 10 when IT came out,living in comunist country... And herę I AM, loving Queen sińce Ive heard them for the first time,being 11, few teraz after Mercury died...
Somehow its wonderful...
Duuuuuuuuude!!! Amazing reaction! This is one of my all time favourite Queen tracks. Well done for choosing a less obvious track...just shows how BADASS Queen could actually be.
Daniel Draper
Hey! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and yeah I want to hit a lot of their gems, not just the well known tracks, have a great night! 🔥😁
This song is SO fun to see someone hear for the first time! Thank you for this!!
Freddie da Vinci, a Masterpiece.
Brilliant Freddie telling it how it was 😊❤️👍👑👑👑👑
Atleast this channel is listening to the best of queen there earlier crazier more creative music
Allen Saunders
For sure I’m not just going to milk their hits, not my style, we’re gonna go off the beaten trial and hit a bunch of old gems! 🔥😁
@@andyandalex It's kinda like finding King Solomon's Mines! Gems, gems, gems everywhere you look.
Ain't Queen GREAT? 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
1977 Earl's Court, there is an improvisation by Freddie that is partly from this song. This is another of their bizarrely beautiful songs. They had a way of including a 2-second delay from one machine to another; as it played back Freddie could harmonize with himself over and over.
Imagine if Freddie was alive now, and could see how Very MUCH he is still LOVED. FOREVER 😍
Not sure if the listening public would have realized it until he was no longer around. I love your thought and I'm totally on board, I just don't have faith in the audience who thinks the music produced today is worthy of their listening. Still, I appreciate you.
This song feels like it was meant to be on social media.
I’m loving your reactions!!!!!!!
The word which springs to mind is AGGRESSIVE. A cracking opener to one of the most iconic LPs of all time
Andy, your reactions are priceless! I love the way you said (paraphrased), "This isn't a diss- it's a full on assault!" So true- isn't it fantastic? I look forward to your reactions; say hi to Alex...
My most favourite Queen song. You had a great reaction to it.
One year of Love is also a great Song... they‘re all great... love to see this reactions from younger people listening to this great music from the 70/80s ... Floyd, Queen... i recommend Bowie, Marillion, Genesis, Yes, Asia... thumbs up!
You're quickly becoming my favorite Queen reactor! It's so much fun to listen to all these songs I love so much through new ears, I really thank you for doing Queen.
"Get Down Make Love" from News Of The World (1977) is an incredible song, I've been searching everywhere and as far as I know, nobody has reacted to this song yet. I can't even try to describe how awesome this song is.
Also "I'm In Love With My Car" from Night At The Opera (1975) has always been one of my favorite songs to blast when I'm driving. The song is even more incredible because Roger Taylor (the drummer) sings the song while playing and never misses a beat.
Thanks again for bringing Queen to a new (and old) audience!
PS: "Death On Two Legs" has always been one of my favorites, then again I may possibly say that after each Queen song I listen to. Mercury Poisoning is a real thing and I have it!
suzi
I’m glad you like the videos as much as I love experiencing this new music, you guys are awesome for providing me with informative comments on the music and amazing suggestions, hope to see you next Thursday! 🔥😁
HAHAHA. Andy asked in one of his videos that we should try to find a song that he wouldn´t like, and my first thought was "Get Down Make Love" :) Isn´t it wonderful how different the taste is and how we listen to songs in different ways? Now I am glad that at least one person like that song, and maybe Andy will do the same if he listens to it.
BRIGHTON ROCK.
it's got an amazing guitar solo with a double delay effect.
durban73 37nabrud
Thanks! Many have said that one! 🔥😁
I'd forgotten how good this is, haven't listened to it for years.
Hayley Chable
I’m glad my choice was able to shine some light on this gem for you! Cheers! 🔥😁
The first rap... Ha, and kids today think that THEY are radical... Not even close. Ha love this song!!!!!!
The found a great way to express the "f" word message. Imagine being that man, not only did get the message, but it was very popular and played everywhere!
This is an example of an "Disstrack" in the early 70's lol
How Do You Sleep by John Lennon too
The album this song comes from is one of my favourite Queen albums, and I actually have most of them and some of the solo work by the members. Yes and sometimes the various members have had a dig at people and things in lyrics of various songs that they have written...
Ogre Battle off Queen II, is a heavy guitar laced vocal infused Mercury composition.
John Powers
Ayyyyy that sounds awesome! I’ll have to check it out, thanks! 🔥😁
Hi Andy, Queen have another song about getting ripped off in the music industry, more venom filled lyrics, the song is 'Flick of the Wrist'
watchtheskies
Thanks for the tip! 🔥😁
@@andyandalex this is the song i was about to name ... "flick of the wrist"! please do it! love your reactions ... this one should be OMG
JohnHazelwood58
I’m glad you like the reactions! I’ll have to get around to it for sure! 🔥😁
@@andyandalex Flick of the wrist is great, if you do that one keep in mind the flow is seamless from the previous song and into the next as well. They did that quite a bit in the 2nd and 3rd albums. The beginning and end of the song will sound a little wrong if taken in isolation.
This is the opening track to Night at the Opera. I believe I mentioned that this was my first album I ever bought as a kid. I wore side one completely out so I turned the record over and THATS WHEN I DISCOVERED QUEEN! Don’t get me wrong, side one is absolutely and epically Queen, love every note. Side 2, with Love of my life (omg, you need to react to L.O.M.L.!!!!) Prophet song and Bo-rhap and more on it, I was HOOKED!
That's awesome! Cheers! :)
After reading all the posts of requests and agreeing with them all, I'd like to also request Drowse, It's Late, Stone Cold Crazy, My Melancholy Blues, and two very short songs from the album A Night At The Opera: Seaside Rendezvous & Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon, so short you could do both in one video easily.
All the above have very different sounds and go to show how diverse the Queen sound was.
Loving your work, Andy. Thursday can't come around quick enough for me!
Helen in the UK. xxx
Hells Bells
Thank you for the suggestions! And I’m glad you like the videos! And I agree with you in the Thursday’s not coming quick enough, I’m loving this journey through the 70’s! 🔥😁
this song was a reaction to the production company they originally signed with......the had had about 3 or 4 no one songs......their production company were driving rolls royces....and queen were basically living in bachelor apartments
and they were hissed Spelt with a p.
Nearly 45 years, and totally fresh and daily song. At last, Queen is timeless!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the amazed surprised smile on your face. You were listening to the greatest
I actually look forward for Queen Thursdays
Still waiting for "Who wants to live forever"
Spider- Man
I’m glad you’re liking them! And I’m gonna try to hit all the songs you guys request, just takes time because there are sooooo many great choices! Have a great night! 🔥😁
If you haven't listened to it yet, listen to love of my life. Freddie wrote it for his (at the time) girlfriend Mary Austin. The live version is better but the studio version is just as magical
React to 'In The Lap Of The Gods Revisited' next please.
Steven Nodlehs
I’m not sure if I’ll do it next but it’s definitely on the list! 😁
@@andyandalex It's one of the best Queen songs never to have been released as a single. A massive fan favourite and one that I've not seen any other react channels touch upon too.
That's so Easssyyyyyyy
To understand this song you have to know the story behind it, only then will you appreciate what a slap in the face it really is.
Im pretty sure you can hear Roger screech at the beginning of this song
Loved your facial expressions at some of the lines. 😂
This is one of my favourite Queen songs.
Ride the Wild Wind, Let me Live, Made in Heaven, Too Much Love Will Kill You, Nevermore, Fairy Fellers Masterstroke and Ogre Battle
Anna Jackson
Hey thanks for the suggestions! Have a great night! 😁🔥
You can pick pretty much anything that Queen did to react round be amazed. One of my favorite songs they did, and never played live saw them twice in the early '80s, was "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is" off of the Queen II album on the Black Side.
Vern Hoke
I did a video for March of the Black Queen if you’re interested! And thanks for the tip, every song has been amazing so far! 🔥😁
Stone Cold Crazy
remohio
Thanks for the suggestion! 🔥😁
Would love to hear you react to Freddie's Barcelona album with opera singer Montserrat Caballe, done when the band took an extended break from each other. Also: No One But You (Only the Good Die Young). It was the last song John Deacon did with Brian and Roger. So sad and heartfelt, and also very beautiful. Thank you, and happy 2019, Andy!
@lindagale
Thank you very much!! 🔥😁
PLEASE DO "YOU'RE MY BEST FRIEND"!!!!!!!!!!!! It's from this same album. Death on Two Legs was nasty, the rest of the album is sweet and innocent. LOL!! well.........for the most part, at least!
Darrell Waller
Haha I’ll make sure to add it to the list! 😁
From the album called A Night At The Opera. Great Album!
John Andrews
I bet, loved this song! 🔥😁
Just an incredible rock song-yes I too was taken aback first time I heard it-musical perfectionists as well and none other than John Lennon was pictured wearing a Queen shirt in the late '70's.
My favorite track on the album!
It's a really great song, the live one is great too.
The jaw dropping was literal XD
My suggestions this week, either of these:
White Queen, Now I’m here, Bicycle race, Mustapha, Don’t stop me now, Dragon attack
Polux Saurus
Haha it really was, I was not prepared for what that song had in store for me! Thanks for the suggestions, have a great night! 🔥😁
@@andyandalex I have the album since I was around 12 and loved this song even not knowing much English (I'm not a native speaker), the whole track sounds great anyway. I learned about the lyrics and context much later.
I think the song has one of the best intros ever (it also starts off the album). That mysterious piano fading in, the screaming guitar transitioning to the main piano riff, just awesome.
I love to see people reacting to this song! It’s savage beyond savage! I see someone gave you the history behind it. The music companies, bastards that they are, really inspired a lot of bands to write amazing songs lol. Especially in the ‘70s/80s. Billy Squier’s “The Stroke” was about the music business and its shadiness. Interesting side note, Squier was inspired by QUEEN and their sound when he wrote that song.
You need to listen to the live version of this. It's a shorter cut, but full on rock. It's awesome. Think it's on Queen Live Killers.
Well the guitar and his voice even the piano was filled with rage like if someone sings something to you like this you should leave the city
This song kicks ass at any level...as a drummer, it's the one I totally prefer to play of ALL, Queen production 🤟 simply amazing
Happy Thanksgiving! I've looked but haven't seen Queen's Show Must Go On, Mother Love, Love of my Life (that Freddie wrote for Mary Austin, who he said WAS the love of his life). There are SO MANY to choose. You're My Best Friend that the bassist John Deacon wrote !! It's crazy how many songs they actually have had as hits. Anything you pick will be awesome. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
Stephanie Turnage
Thank you very much, for the suggestions and for the thoughtful comment, have a great day! 🔥😁
I knew you were a keeper the moment i put your channel on and Floyd was playing. I have always LOVED Death on Two Legs, The most lovely hate song. I have listened to Queen & Floyd since their beginnings. There are of course so many but how about : March of the Black Queen, White Queen, Liar, The Prophet Song, Great King Rat, My Fairy King, Show Must Go On, I Want IT All, Under Pressure done with David Bowie. Freddie's range makes the hair on your neck take notice. Spread your Wings, Somebody to Love. There are so many so here are a few suggestions. I really enjoyed watching your facial expressions and very much you knew who they were talking about. Others I have watched don't have a clue. I just joined and believe I'm going to enjoy you. Keep up the good work. Also Now I'm Here dedicated to Mott The Hoople, a band they opened for and became good friends. Mott's song All The Young Dudes was big back then. Might want to take a listen. AND THANK YOU FOR NOT STOPPING THE SONG EVERY 3 Seconds.
Holly Bischoff
Hey! I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel! I’ve actually done Liar, The Prophet song, as well as March of the Black Queen, and Somebody to love! I have a Queen Reaction playlist on my channel you may like! Hope you have a great night, I look forward to interacting to more of your comments as you seem very nice! 😁
Great reaction! 'The Millionaire Waltz' should be the next song to react to... tomorrow!!! Lol
good choice!
LeroyBrown84
Haha I’m glad you liked the video my friend! And I’ll have to check that song out thanks! Probably not tomorrow though.. 🔥😉
why not the song "leroy brown" ..? :-D
@@JohnHazelwood58 It's too short, ...lol
@@LeroyBrown84 no! it's only too fast, ...lol
I was a fan from the year before when "Killer Queen" came out. This record cemented Queen for me. My aunt Carrie had the record and I'd listen to it by the hour until I got my own. Still with them 47 years later. "Death On Two Legs" was delightfully scandalous for me as a ten-year-old. Nothing but hits on that record.
@Andy & Alex
It is a great joy for an oldie like me, 63 years of age now and a great fan of Queen since I was 18, to see you young guys appreciate the fantastic music of my youth, and whole life ! Maybe you will understand now why people of my generation generally hate "Rap" and "Hip Hop" and say that isn't music - and that you kids should listen to REAL hand made, authentic music such as that played by Queen ! Well you have now, and you will never regret it !❤
P.S.
Freddie is really having a go at the conservative music managers in the music industry of the era !
This is my favorite Queen song since I was 12, so I HAD to see your reactions. I think this song shoukld have been a huge hit. Best song on the album. Well done, mates!
No Synthesisers were used in Queen's music (till 1979)
I'm so glad you got to hear this(and 39)He wrote this about his then manager who was stealing from him and other shenaigan's
I never understood why this song didn't make it their "Greatest Hits" or "Classic Queen" albums. It's one of their best.
Great song with added impact because it was the first track on their 4th album (which people were buying because of Bohemian Rhapsody)
Merci de partager ta réaction ! 🤘👀🤘
Your reaction right through the song! 😂 Priceless!
Your expressions were spot on for each change in tempo.
Great reaction! I love somebody reacting to Queen old stuff rather than the songs we all know We Will Rock You We are the Champions etc. I suggest you to give a go to Liar and See What a fool I've been.
marriusmal
For sure! We’re definitely going off the beaten road here! And I actually did Liar already! Check it out on the channel! Glad you enjoyed the video! 🔥😁
❤️❤️❤️ Love this Freddie diss song😄
That guitar tone good god almighty, 40+ years I've been listening to Queen and I still am in awe of that tone
It’s funny cuz you listen to the first song and it’s hard and heavy and then as soon as it ends you got a nice piano melody and just a happy go lucky song that follows 😂
I would recommend a song but the list would be several pages long. Although I did notice a request for The Millionaires Waltz and I support that 100%. Another epic Queen song. Keep 'em coming and as always great appreciation for the reactions.
Dark_Helmut
I’ll do that one soon! I’m glad you enjoyed the reaction, have a great night! 🔥😁
That right there is one heavy ass song! I love it!
“I feel like being evil sometimes” - Freddie Mercury, 1977 just before playing this song live
Best break up song ever! One of my personal favorites. Must check out Prophets Song! So GOT.
The best "Fuck you" song written by anyone ever
My dad owned half of Queen's discography and my Uncle Bill owned the other half and every now and then they would swP records to save money so I grew up with A Night At The Opera, only occasionally would we get A Day At The Races. Every track is a winner. The way the songs flow is impeccable.
This was the opening Track to "A Night At The Opera." I had heard "Killer Queen" on the Radio in 1974, but at only 11, I hadn't entered my rock-buying years heavily.
After the first time I heard "Bohemian Rhapsody" in November of 1975, I bought the album as soon as I saw it in stores. Imagine 12-yr old me getting home and hearing this to start the album. It was them most wicked thing I'd heard ever in my life, and it was the one track on the album I would skip over if I knew my Mom was in earshot. I was hooked - it primed me for the onslaught of Punk Rock a couple years later.
Your reaction is just one of a kind. It’s gold. THIS REACTION IS FUCKING GOLD!!! I love it!!!! Best reaction ever!!!!
@Maria Diestro
Thank you so much!! 😭😭❤️❤️😁
great review! I highly recommend my fairy king, killer queen, we will rock you and we are the champions (best heard together), another one bites the dust, somebody to love live from Montreal, hammer to fall, love of my life, keep yourself alive, I want to break free, don't stop me now, under pressure, crazy little thing called love, princes of the universe, who wants to live forever, these are the days of our lives, and of course bohemian rhapsody, if you haven't done it already.
Diana North
Hey thank you so much for all the suggestions! I’ll try to him them all! 🔥😁
It resonates if you've ever been around, or worked with, someone that is completely ruthless.
I remember buying Night at the Opera CD in a thrift store around 2005 and playing this song first time for my kids. All 3 of them became instant Queen fans.
This is the opening track on their seminal album, "A Night at the Opera!"
I've been jamming to Queen so long I used to have this album on 8 track tape
All without swearing or blaspheming! There's a lesson there: get creative with expletives, find other descriptions of the same thing, and less used words, and you can catch people by surprise and blow their minds.
I was only 12 when I first hears "Bohemian Rhapsody" back I the Fall of 1975. The only other time I'd heard Quenn was when "Kiler Queen" was getting some airplay the year before. I bought "A Night at the Opera the first day I saw it in stores. Imagine a 12-yr old boy bringing that album home, and dropping the needle on this, the opening track! I thought it was the most evil song of all time, but still, IT WAS SO COOL! When my 15-yr old sister got home, I played it for her. She also thought it was cool, but she said we'd better not let Mom hear it!
The rest of the band didn't want to put this song on the album as written, because it was so scathing, but Freddie refused to soften the blow of the song and in the end, the band decided the author's wishes should and would be honored. QUEEN already had two top charting albums under their belts and they were all still broke, living like they did before they started, with their manager taking everything that was left after the taxman took his cut. QUEEN didn't mention any names in the song so they felt that they would be safe, though Freddie didn't give a $hit what happened, he just needed to call the guy out in a public way. As it turned out the manager sued the band which was alright with them because that was the guy publically admitting that he knew the song was about him so it was an admission of guilt as the band saw it. QUEEN settled out of court and later the manager tried to redeem himself by producing contracts, etc., and saying he did nothing illegal, in a public appeal to salvage his career. I am thinking QUEEN won this battle and I am guessing the guy never got a chance to do this to another band. It proved to be a good lesson for QUEEN who decided to manage themselves which worked out well for them in the long run, each member taking on a specific task(s) in the running of the business. From what I have read, John Deacon who is now retired, still handles the finances of QUEEN but doesn't keep in touch in any other way, though he is informed of all decisions being made by the band. I love the hammer drop of this song and I am glad that Freddie put this out there. Beyond the lyric, the instrumentation is so good and the entire end product the perfection we all expect from QUEEN.
fucking byble, but i agree
This was one of the first songs I ever heard by them. My friend's brother had A Night At The Opera in 1975 and my friend and I would sit in his room and listen to the record over and over. Two 10 year old girls absolutely obsessed with Queen. lol...
Loved this song since i was 13! BTW, this song plus the next two on that album are seamlessly my favorite trio of songs. Go see what I mean!
I love this song .....wow ....the lyrics are stone cold . Queen ....no one will ever touch them. They were royalty then and alwsys will be .