FIRST TIME REACTING TO | QUEEN "WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER" REACTION

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  • @farfromperfek
    @farfromperfek Год назад +229

    This was written for the soundtrack of the cult classic movie The Highlander.
    The movie is about immortals who can only die if their head is cut off so they try and kill each other because "There can be only one". This song plays when the protagonist Connor McCloud gets married and there is a montage of her getting older while he stays the same age. Eventually, she dies hence the line "when love must die". Great movie and had a good spin-off TV series.

    • @theelvenwtich
      @theelvenwtich Год назад +3

      As long as you stick to those two things Highlander is great. I would talk about alternate realities that include other things that make my head hurt to fathom.

    • @farfromperfek
      @farfromperfek Год назад +5

      @@theelvenwtich yeah the sequels are horrid.

    • @chicochi3
      @chicochi3 Год назад +6

      @@theelvenwtich I enjoyed the Highlander TV series, and I thought I should see the movie to find out anything I missed. I really didn't have to, and I didn't care for the movie. The whole idea, as you say, of the pain of immortality is great. You "live forever" and everyone you care about dies. This song expresses the idea completely.

    • @wtimmins
      @wtimmins Год назад +5

      Yeah, it really adds to the haunting nature of the song.

    • @theelvenwtich
      @theelvenwtich Год назад +2

      @@chicochi3 I can see that. I saw the movie as a kid so it is special to me. My main point was how bad Highlander 2 is. It was the first time I was ever destroyed by a movie. Only to be matched by Phantom Menace.

  • @christophersmith2793
    @christophersmith2793 Год назад +142

    Freddie came up with the name Queen, asked why he replied because the name is very regal and sounds splendid, although the other band members were not sure Freddie was insistent and the name stayed, Freddie also came up with the bands crest or logo which is not surprising as Freddie had a degree in Art and design, all the band members attended University and the drummer Rodger Taylor has a biology degree the bass guitarist John Deacon has a degree in Electronics with first class honours,Brian May the lead guitarist has a degree in Physics and is also a Astrophysicist PHD, all the members of Queen were absolutely brilliant musicians and all the members of the band have written No1 hits, they were famous for their anthems and flamboyant live performances, Queens greatest hits is today still the best selling album ever in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, Freddie is also known as the best frontman of a band as he always played to the audiences, checkout Queens live performance at Live Aid which is legendary a 22 minute performance as their was around 20 bands and artists performing on the day, and Queen stole the show they were by far the best on the day, Queen have a vast catalog of outstanding songs,I actually attended Live Aid and have seen the band live on several occasions, great reaction Britt thanks 🙏

    • @traver1965
      @traver1965 Год назад +9

      Very well written Sir

    • @rogerwolstenholme2710
      @rogerwolstenholme2710 Год назад +20

      David Bowie followed them on stage at " Live Aid " an unenviable task, he said "You B a****ds "as he passed them and then gave tremendous performance. lol

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Год назад +17

      thank you so much and thank you for the info!!

    • @grumpygrandpa4907
      @grumpygrandpa4907 Год назад +3

      I couldn't have said it better.

    • @nanner3200
      @nanner3200 Год назад +8

      One tiny thing forgotten. Now SIR Doctor Brian May :) Oh yes and the fact that Sir May (along with his father) built "The Red Special".....his guitar.....when Brian was about 17 out of odds and ends laying around the house as they could not afford a real guitar. Same guitar he plays to this day at age 75. I also saw you comment on Brian's hair in another video. He still has it! It's white now but early on he said he wouldn't cut it (Trim? yes. Cut? No) and he has not.

  • @garyfallows1123
    @garyfallows1123 Год назад +218

    If you've never seen Queen's performance at Live Aid in 1985, you have missed probably the best 25 minutes ever

    • @saverioc2929
      @saverioc2929 Год назад +8

      Yeah Britt you should do the live aid reaction it is one of music history's finest 25 minutes. When you consider it was televised by thirteen satellites live to over one billion viewers in 110 countries. They shined among more than 75 acts. The lineup featured Elton John, Madonna, Santana, Run DMC, Sade, Sting, Bryan Adams, the Beach Boys, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Duran Duran, U2, the Who, Tom Petty, Neil Young and Eric Clapton.

    • @lokolad3541
      @lokolad3541 Год назад +5

      Indeed The Greatest 25 minutes of Live Concert Anyone Will Ever See❗️
      Love Freddie & Queen 👊💛👍

    • @Metzwerg74
      @Metzwerg74 Год назад +5

      a concert with all the stars of that time.... and Queen ruled them all.....

    • @eviljeep
      @eviljeep Год назад

      Top 3 of best live performance of all time 👌

    • @MichaelB769
      @MichaelB769 Год назад +2

      @@lokolad3541 Plus later that night when Freddie and Brian came back out to perform Is This the World We Created; most of the videos of their performance don't include that for some reason.

  • @kimking6036
    @kimking6036 Год назад +86

    My son heard Queen for the 1st time when he was 3. He stopped in front of the stereo at the first note. When that song ended he got his little chair and sat in front of it and listened to song after song like he could see the concert. He was just so captivated

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Год назад +9

      aw what a sweet story!!

    • @HanahLoo
      @HanahLoo 11 месяцев назад

      That was me when Live aid was aired, although apparently I started trying to dance and sing with Freddie. And yes it’s completely normal to love him as if he’s family, he is absolutely magical and magnificent.

  • @KarenHess25
    @KarenHess25 Год назад +78

    I think the word you’re look for is enthralled, and you’re not alone. Freddie had the ability to enthral entire audiences, thousands of people all at once. You definitely NEED to watch their full live aid performance, to fully see his magic in action. He has over 70,000 people in the palm of his hand, truly remarkable. You will be more than amazed.

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Год назад +12

      he was a master musician and showman!

    • @dinobravo852
      @dinobravo852 Год назад +5

      And we have to say that Freddie's voice wasn't 100% at Live Aid since he had a throat infection...regarding Who wants to live forever, the highest point is around 2:40 just before Brian's guitar solo...magical lines by Freddie...during that final Queen tour, Freddie might have had an inkling things were not going for the better for him...

    • @juliemiller8213
      @juliemiller8213 Год назад +4

      @@dinobravo852 And they really didn't want to perform at live aid. Nobody really knew they were going to be there because they said yes at the last minute.

    • @treetopjones737
      @treetopjones737 Год назад

      @@juliemiller8213 Bob Geldof with singer Midge Ure came up with the Live Aid idea, but it was promoted saying all these big performers would be there, when they had not gotten agreement from some that they would do it. It was a "shame them into showing up" move.
      Freddie realized that it would renew interest in Queen, on top of believing in the cause.

  • @MelodyeNovak
    @MelodyeNovak Год назад +2

    Probably one of my favorite Queen songs. Thank you

  • @wojecire
    @wojecire Год назад +28

    I personally consider him to be the greatest male vocalist ever recorded

  • @susanberrier5727
    @susanberrier5727 Год назад +16

    The Queen Crest logo was designed by Freddie Mercury shortly before the release of Queen's debut album in 1973 and combines the zodiac signs of all four band members: two lions for Leo (Deacon and Taylor), a crab for Cancer (May) and two fairies for Virgo (Mercury).
    Freddie had a degree in graphic art design. Freddie was the driving force behind the band. Even the other members will tell you that.

  • @indracaponious
    @indracaponious Год назад +10

    Greatest voice in rock history. No debate needed, no argument necessary, no doubt in the mind of the sane. Greatest! Voice! Ever! .Period.

  • @robertnichol3669
    @robertnichol3669 Год назад +45

    this live performance is awesome....the moment Brian May on keyboards looks at Freddie and you could see the love for his band in his eyes. I don't think there is a better example of a group of musicians coming together to create something special ever....lol...but what do I know.

  • @hughfairless7178
    @hughfairless7178 11 месяцев назад +4

    Your adoration for Freddie and Queen is not misplaced, one of the greatest iconic bands in history

  • @debibailey2968
    @debibailey2968 Год назад +4

    Freddie Mercury is mesmerizing, and Queen in general was just s brilliant band!!! I'm partial to this because i love The Highlander movies and TV series!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lellyt2372
    @lellyt2372 Год назад +11

    After we lost Freddie, this song just hits different. When the news broke it felt like the whole world gasped and there was no sound on the entire planet for a millisecond. It was horrendous to be honest because whether you were a Queen fan or not, you knew the world lost an icon that will never be replicated. There may be better singers technically, there may be more talented people (although that is hard to imagine) but there will NEVER be another Freddie Mercury

    • @dramaqueen6G
      @dramaqueen6G 7 месяцев назад +2

      It breaks my heart every time I hear this because by this time he must have known that his time on this planet was limited. Even though the song was written by Brian and it was part of a soundtrack for a movie, it is Freddie's forever.

  • @davidmichels9454
    @davidmichels9454 Год назад +11

    Freddie was a true diva! I certainly hope you look into all that is Queen, because their story is beyond phenomenal!

  • @danjmcs
    @danjmcs Год назад +26

    Whew, this track always gets me... Freddie was just so brilliant... as is the rest of the band... so good.

  • @katrinacash6393
    @katrinacash6393 Год назад +23

    The official video for this song opens with Brian singing while playing the organ on the first verse. Freddie then appears in full tuxedo (drop dead gorgeous) and joins in the song. A full orchestra and children’s choir add to and finish this masterpiece. I recommend it and think you will love it!

    • @merqury5
      @merqury5 Год назад +2

      That moment when he comes into the light above Brian just defines iconic. Unforgettable.

    • @katrinacash6393
      @katrinacash6393 Год назад

      @@merqury5 Agree and Freddie is stunning in his tuxedo!

    • @bevdunker4022
      @bevdunker4022 Год назад +1

      that video is awsoomee😮

  • @terrigabriel582
    @terrigabriel582 Год назад +19

    That was the most beautifully
    Said, Accurate Description I've ever Heard, Freddie "Felt" Every Song, and Queen aimed for Perfection, Yes....Captivating ❤

  • @Joshualuv13
    @Joshualuv13 Год назад +5

    So much charisma ,voice of a hundred angels ..looks of Greek God.Presents of a king .. what's not to love .This song is stunning.He sang like his life depended on it ..

  • @BridewellSeniorTube
    @BridewellSeniorTube Год назад +34

    There'll never be another
    Freddie Mercury ❤

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 Год назад

      Marc Martel.

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Год назад +2

      truly!

    • @makeitmakesense5577
      @makeitmakesense5577 Год назад +1

      Fact!

    • @brostenen
      @brostenen Год назад +1

      Perhaps in 500 years of time. But in our life time, you are right.

    • @dinobravo852
      @dinobravo852 10 месяцев назад

      @@davidcopson5800 Yeah right...the guy might have a great voice, but he has zero charisma.

  • @davidclarkson6029
    @davidclarkson6029 Год назад +2

    I think he sings the way he does ..because you will remember me.....believe me. You will never forget him after you do hear him...loved his voice and passion for 45yrs...

  • @marvalstith2749
    @marvalstith2749 Год назад

    Freddie's unmatched voice and always energy, amazing. With big steps 4:25 he runs across the stage, microphone grasped high, voice & body perfectly emoting. Beautiful entertainment from Queen.

  • @Marcus_1001
    @Marcus_1001 Год назад +2

    1:38 Enchanted I think is the word you're looking for. Many of Freddie Mercury's performances, and this one in particular, were nearly hypnotic.

  • @candicelitrenta8890
    @candicelitrenta8890 Год назад +19

    You really need to watch the Highlander movie. Queen did the entire musical score of it and this song will bring tears to your eyes when you see it in context of the reason it was written. It is so beautiful a scene in the film

  • @daveloboda1769
    @daveloboda1769 Год назад +1

    Wembley Stadium 1986. I was there, what a night it was. Four great musicians with the GOAT, the best frontman of any band ever leading them. There will never be another Freddie.

  • @davidclarkson6029
    @davidclarkson6029 Год назад +1

    I've lived with his music for 50 yrs wow..still shakes me to ma bones...still and always be a Legend..

  • @pamagnolia
    @pamagnolia Год назад +6

    Never fails. I am captivated by every performance, every note sang and every bit of the music being played. Masters all!!

  • @RandomFandomDragon
    @RandomFandomDragon Год назад +7

    This is one of my absolute favorite Queen songs! 💜💜

  • @pres96ton
    @pres96ton Год назад +1

    Freddie came up with the name QUEEN. the funky microphone came about by , early in his career the stage hand grabbed the mike for him to carry and the rod of the stand came with it...and Freddie made it his trademark....

  • @xhighone
    @xhighone Год назад +4

    "I'm in awe of Freddie Mercury's unapologetic uniqueness." Nice. Not many reactors out there tapping into this kind of stuff. Keep it up. I'm enjoying your insights. You can totally tell you're a musician. Subscribed.

  • @louchat333
    @louchat333 Год назад +2

    Freddie had an amazing range. One of the best singers who has ever lived.

  • @protempora1
    @protempora1 Год назад +1

    When Freddie sings, his voice and the lyrics touches me at my very core

  • @shaunlincoln-roberts8270
    @shaunlincoln-roberts8270 Год назад +5

    From the 1st moment I ever heard Freddie sing he put goose bumps on my goose bumps and that was way back in 1975 now I watch reactors reacting to him and the band it’s great to see different generations listening and enjoying their music

  • @matthewelliman8173
    @matthewelliman8173 Год назад +1

    Always touches my heart.

  • @Danceofmasks
    @Danceofmasks Год назад +6

    Heard this first in Highlander. Back then, I was in a Queen fan club (we made the club just for funding), and I did a double take wondering why I hadn't heard this song before.

  • @leftyme4568
    @leftyme4568 Год назад +1

    R.I.P Freddie ...you gave all youir love to us all!

  • @deboraclark5791
    @deboraclark5791 Год назад +2

    Freddie has to this day a way to draw you in and wrap his arms around you, CHARISMATIC. Believe me the feelings are not weird, we fans have always felt it.😊

  • @Sassypaws4927
    @Sassypaws4927 Год назад +1

    “Who Wants to Live Forever” was composed by Brian May as part of the score that Queen wrote for the movie 'Highlander" Highlander is a 1986 fantasy action-adventure film that stars Christopher Lambert, Roxanne Hart, Clancy Brown, and Sean Connery. The film chronicles the climax of an age-old war between immortal warriors, depicted through interwoven past and present-day storylines
    The film version of the song was modified to be album ready and was sung on the album version as a sort of duet between Freddie and Brian. In Queen's live performances, Freddie sings the whole song including the first verse, while on the album version, Brian sings the first verse.
    John Deacon did not participate in the original recording (but the video does feature him playing a white double bass), and Roger only played some drum-machine parts and contributed backing vocals. The percussion was taken over by the orchestra conducted by Michael Kamen. which is why John was not playing on the studio recording. Here is the video of them performing to the studio version - ruclips.net/video/_Jtpf8N5IDE/видео.html.
    In the movie, the song, "Who Wants to Live Forever" serves as the “love theme” of Highlander, as it adds to the sub-plot of the movie. The main character, the immortal Conor McCloud falls in love with a non-immortal, Heather. The movie shows them loving and living together isolated from the outside world since she would age as a normal human but he would not. Finally, you watch Conor holding Heather as she passes away from old age.
    It was Freddie who came up with the idea of calling the band Queen. He favored the simplicity of a one-word name, which referenced his androgynous nature and regal aspirations for success. He recognized that it was a bit controversial but that would mean it would stand out from the names of other groups Neither Brian nor Roger (John wasn't part of the band yet) particularly liked the name but Freddie could be very persuasive when he really wanted something.

  • @bevdunker4022
    @bevdunker4022 Год назад +1

    Never get tired of listening to Queen.

  • @calebclunie4001
    @calebclunie4001 Год назад +1

    It's a song, that always moves me. It holds so much meaning, for the film, and for our world, and the concept of mortality, and time, and Freddie used what time he knew he had little of, to share his gifts with the world.
    Sending love, to you all.
    The music will live on, forever.

  • @panne9177
    @panne9177 Год назад +2

    Je vous remercie infiniment.
    Vous avez une grande sensibilité et je ressens la même chose que vous pour Freddie..
    Oui, il donnait tout, tout le temps, en toutes circonstances .. Sensible, généreux, à l'écoute, avec une volonté incroyable, libre..il n'aimait pas ce qui était tiède..

  • @fuerchtnix1
    @fuerchtnix1 Год назад +1

    Fredy showed Generations of Humans what Passion is, and the Music of Queen is Outstanding to!!!!💛🧡❤💖

  • @skillstor9269
    @skillstor9269 Год назад +1

    One of the greatest songs ever....performed by the greatest artist ever! Thanks Freddie....we miss you

  • @michaelfrost4584
    @michaelfrost4584 7 месяцев назад +1

    In 1986 whilst in the Australian SASR in CT, we watched the movie Highlander and totally related to this theme song. After all those years lm still alive, just alot older and slower and less movement 😊

  • @joyceharkin3641
    @joyceharkin3641 5 месяцев назад

    I think Freddie touches us deeply because we can sense in our souls his total commitment and honesty to every single song. He sings for us not at us.

  • @taymaralopes7874
    @taymaralopes7874 Год назад

    You described exactly how I feel when I see him. I was too young to go to a Queen concert but I would have loved to. He was amazing. So unique ❤

  • @dbcooper69
    @dbcooper69 Год назад +4

    You should listen to the Opera duet Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona.

  • @rutssy
    @rutssy Год назад +4

    Incredible timeless performance

  • @sheliatolar8295
    @sheliatolar8295 Год назад +5

    Do yourself a favor and listen to the studio version with the official video. Brian May's sweet, angelic voice contrasts beautifully with Freddie Mercury's incredibly powerful voice. Of course, Queen live is mesmerizing. The entire band is ridiculously talented. And yes, it is greatness. Thank you for the reaction.

  • @myowndrum286
    @myowndrum286 Год назад

    I went to Queen in Montreal, Nov 24, 1981, my birthday. Freddie passed on Nov 24, 1991. I light a candle and play this song every year in memory of his life.

  • @alethamarsh6583
    @alethamarsh6583 Год назад +2

    I am in love with him he is everything

  • @ludivineformery5627
    @ludivineformery5627 Год назад

    Gorgeous gorgeous song and what a performance! I defy anyone not to have chills or watery eyes listening to him . He said he didn't want to be a rockstar, he wanted to be a legend. I guess he was right! Bless him. Sending you love from France

  • @nanner3200
    @nanner3200 Год назад +1

    White Queen (A Night At The Odeon - Hammersmith 1975)

  • @stevehessle1959
    @stevehessle1959 Год назад +3

    Freddie is absolutely irreplaceable and still hugely missed in the UK. I remember the night he died. Like the life had been sucked out of all the pubs and clubs. Devastated silence despite everyone knowing that he was dying of AIDS.

  • @danesetner7408
    @danesetner7408 Год назад

    I just came across your reactions about 45 min ago…so already subcribed. Love ur reactions because you find just the right words to express what your seeing and feeling.
    You were so right…Freddie is so unapologetically who he is. People are attracted to confidence…but with Freddie every bit of his confidence is real. He doesn’t “try hard” ..he was blessed with a gift to shine a light that couldn’t be ignored. There was no one like him and never will be. Look forward to seeing more of ur videos.

  • @JeshuaSquirrel
    @JeshuaSquirrel Год назад +1

    As you might know, Adam Lambert is the current front singer of Queen. I highly recommend their performance of this song in 2016 at the Isle of Wight. That was the day after the shooting at the Pulse night club. It is so powerful.

  • @conan5885
    @conan5885 10 месяцев назад

    I've lost so many 70's and 80's heroes in these last years that it hurts to think about... But yet none has hit me as hard as Freddie did when he passed. That night back in 91, watching the evening news when i learned he was gone, still haunts me... Like total shock...
    To this day, still can't watch the Days Of Our Lives video without crying

  • @davidstuart2111
    @davidstuart2111 Год назад +2

    You are right about him being so unique, there has never been a performer who can control any audience the way that he was able to. If you want to watch a perfect example of this react to Queen at Live Aid, the audience there was not a queen audience but he had the audience eating out of his hand and Queen stole the whole show and the performance has been hailed as the greatest rock gig of all time

  • @susanengland3919
    @susanengland3919 Год назад +10

    The official version of this song is also excellent. Brian May (who wrote this song for the film "Highlander") sings the first verse and Freddie sings the rest. You can almost feel the drum they use for this in your soul.

  • @victorjohnson7512
    @victorjohnson7512 Год назад +2

    If you love Queen, watch the movie Highlander. The entire soundtrack is by them. This song is about an immortal man watching the love of his life slowly dying old age in the 16th century...

  • @jodyheigaard9949
    @jodyheigaard9949 Год назад +1

    This was written by Brian for the movie Highlander. The lyrics had a direct connection to the plot of the movie, but when Freddie sang it, it took on a whole new meaning as Freddie would be officially diagnosed with HIV about a year later (most people think he already suspected his illness at this time because at the end of this tour he retired from touring).
    I think you reacted to the 2016 performance of this song with Queen + Adam Lambert (he dedicatedit to the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting). That video concentrated primarily on Adam, but Brian was on guitar & Roger was on drums (John Deacon retired from music in 1997).

  • @stefanboskovic4724
    @stefanboskovic4724 Год назад +1

    I couldn't agree more about Freddie's uniqueness

  • @bartonpropst9929
    @bartonpropst9929 Год назад

    Queen has a way of making everything a little bit better. So majestic.

  • @eorozco2720
    @eorozco2720 10 месяцев назад

    I read a comment from somebody about how the song was done. I know that Brian May wrote it. I have always loved this song. I love it when Freddie sings it and also when Adam sings it. I totally agree with everything you said about queen. they were amazing and still are. Unfortunately Freddie died back in 1991. But the group is going on now with Adam Lambert.for the last 14 years They were iconic and fantastic. They were one of the best groups ever and I love them just as much now with Adam Lambert. Their music is still timeless. I agree with everything that you said. Freddie was amazing. That just shows how great the group was that they can still continue on now, and Adam is such a perfect lead man for the group now Freddie would’ve wanted them to keep going and they have. They still sing the music and sell out the concerts

  • @grantnixon9945
    @grantnixon9945 Год назад +1

    The greatest front man ever King Freddie

  • @davidkettell6236
    @davidkettell6236 Год назад +2

    He is The Greatest Showman of all time !

  • @sava9e266
    @sava9e266 Год назад +2

    Freddie Mercury greatest male vocalist of all time!

  • @MetalphysicalMel
    @MetalphysicalMel Год назад +2

    Freddie is my idol.

  • @Spiritbro77
    @Spiritbro77 Год назад +1

    Freddie Mercury was the greatest rock frontman in history and it isn't close. He had the range of an opera singer. He had the carisma of Elvis. He was the best.

  • @OriginalScuffler
    @OriginalScuffler Год назад

    Omg, I didn't know Queen did this one, but it makes so much sense! Whom else could do it!!! So good.

  • @oddevents8395
    @oddevents8395 Год назад +2

    he has (lives in his songs) one of the most powerful voices i've ever felt. I've been selfishly thankful he never had his teeth "fixed"; I don't know if the magic in his voice would have been the same. If that makes any sense

  • @kevinmalone2218
    @kevinmalone2218 Год назад

    I had the privilege seeing Queen live twice back in the 70s.

  • @terrigabriel582
    @terrigabriel582 Год назад +1

    Think Freddie Says it all in His Song. "In My Defense" off His Own Album, Freddie

  • @keithmays8076
    @keithmays8076 Год назад +1

    First time I heard this song was from the movie Highlander. Nearly all songs in the movie can be found on their "A Kind of Magic" album. All of it is great. After Freddie Mercury died, it took on a whole new meaning along with "The Show Must Go On." There can be only One.

  • @simoncutts8570
    @simoncutts8570 Год назад +1

    Barcelona with Montserrat Caballé is brilliant

  • @PaulM-kc2tk
    @PaulM-kc2tk Год назад

    One of my favorite songs and albums. The soundrack from the Highlander. It's amazing.

  • @miriamsmeets4621
    @miriamsmeets4621 Год назад +1

    Thankyou darling! ❤ More Queen please

  • @Disavowedagent47
    @Disavowedagent47 Год назад

    His power comes from him singing with the conviction that he KNEW he was going to die

  • @befreetv354
    @befreetv354 Год назад +1

    ...who is forever anyway ? ...,,Queen,, !

  • @krazyj1957
    @krazyj1957 Год назад +3

    The band Queen was named after the band’s lead singer Freddie Mercury. He chose the name because he wanted a name that would reflect the band’s regal and powerful sound.

    • @RoverWaters
      @RoverWaters Год назад

      nah
      he choose the name because it caught more attention from the media and audiences.

    • @susanberrier5727
      @susanberrier5727 Год назад

      ​@Rover Waters you again? Why do you have to be such an ass? Freddie was genuine and meant what he said. Shut your mouth about Freddie. You're not worthy to even speak his name.

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 Год назад

      And he never considered 'King'?

    • @susanberrier5727
      @susanberrier5727 Год назад

      @David Copson why? Doesn't have the same outrageous-Ness he was known for. The name is perfect.

    • @brittreacts
      @brittreacts  Год назад

      that is so cool!

  • @michealerickson4162
    @michealerickson4162 Год назад

    I am so glad you had a chance to listen to that song. Queen is an excellent band. The first time I heard this song was also watching The Highlander. The theme comes on during one of the most intense parts of the show. I went to the record store and looked up a lot of Queen albums so many good hits!

  • @rj10pler
    @rj10pler Год назад +1

    he was real he was him

  • @paulnelson5713
    @paulnelson5713 Год назад +1

    Just incredible as always with Freddy, best front man on the planet ❤❤

  • @mornevanzijl7759
    @mornevanzijl7759 Год назад +1

    Freddie defined the word presence he was never a product or a brand he was a supernova that burned so bright that he burned his place into the very fabric of history.

  • @matthewbattershell6352
    @matthewbattershell6352 5 месяцев назад

    Queen was one of those bands that built the ARENA ROCK notion !

  • @sliceofheaven3026
    @sliceofheaven3026 Год назад +1

    Theme song for Highlander movie i think. For some background the movie is about a group of people who live forever unless they are killed in battle and their heads are chopped off. This song is played in the movie scenes where the main hero lives with his loved one until she dies of old age. The hero keeps on living since he has become an immortal being. Hence the words in the song "who wants to live forever when the love must die".

  • @catherinedudley6953
    @catherinedudley6953 Год назад +1

    I would love to see you, react to some early queen. I know you love, great hair and fabulousness, you should react to Killer Queen, The band is amazing, and Freddie is utterly fabulous in that video. I also strongly recommend the live video of you take my breath away, live at Hyde Park.

  • @paularyan4604
    @paularyan4604 Год назад

    Imagine living forever and seeing every one you love die over & over again

  • @JRobinette-f6q
    @JRobinette-f6q Год назад

    All we have is today and if we live in the moment or day, we are living forever.

  • @guyver6622
    @guyver6622 Год назад +2

    The Highlander.

  • @maryboylan3093
    @maryboylan3093 Год назад +1

    You have to watch queen at live aid.❤

  • @AndyJMacLeod
    @AndyJMacLeod Год назад

    I always loved this song, especially the original track. It’s so atmospheric, with Brian May’s softer voice singing the first verse, then Freddie’s power in the second verse, and Brian’s solo releasing the tension…

  • @GinMae
    @GinMae Год назад +1

    Thanks, Britt! Check out Brian May - who started on the keys... and then stepped up to that amazing guitar solo... harmonies by Roger and Brian.... as astonishing as Freddie was, this was a BAND... all four contributed (and as an aside: every single one wrote a #1 hit for the band)... Love your reaction...

  • @MsDaver1000
    @MsDaver1000 Год назад

    Queen was not just Freddie. Queen were the only band where every member wrote a number one hit. Freddie knew that Queen was greater than the sum of the parts, all were supreme musicians.

  • @greendragonpublishing
    @greendragonpublishing Год назад +1

    Also, I know I've commented many times that reacting to the live version without being familiar with the studio version of a song sometimes can be a detriment, since artists often change integral parts/words/etc... Queen is the exception to that rule. Queen songs are always good, live or studio, and the live does have so much extra energy without taking away from the nuance of the studio version.

  • @quixote6942
    @quixote6942 Год назад +1

    This was one of several songs Queen Wrote/Performed for the Cult Movie "Highlander". The Songs have a much deeper meaning to them as they pair with what's going on in the Movie.
    For the Ultimate "Mercury Energy" Listen to "Princes of the Universe".

  • @marcelocdarocha2060
    @marcelocdarocha2060 Год назад

    I was there , I am so happy that you enjoyed it too so many years after .

  • @123jillbone
    @123jillbone Год назад

    My favorite Queen song ever!

  • @reginastogner9535
    @reginastogner9535 Год назад

    If you dare to go down the Queen rabbit hole we will follow! ❤

  • @NorseOkies
    @NorseOkies Год назад

    MY favorite song, hands down... liked and commented even before the video started.

  • @debramoore7513
    @debramoore7513 Год назад

    Gorgeous song written by Brian May for the Highlander movie soundtrack! All members of Queen wrote a song for the movie - PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE (Freddie) GIMME THE PRIZE (Brian) ONE YEAR OF LOVE (John) A KIND OF MAGIC (Roger). Thank you!