Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure REACTION | That Bass Line!

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  • Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure Live Video Reaction. Yup I recognized the bass line from Vanilla Ice's - Ice Ice Baby. I'm proud of myself for resisting the urge to whisper along. Another awesome song from Queen and David Bowie. It's always a great experience finding out the original source of the songs you listened to growing up.
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  • @CrashCourseFarm
    @CrashCourseFarm 2 года назад +169

    Wife is so beautiful without the mask 🥰🥰🥰

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +48

      That’s the first reason I married her. 2nd reason is she Carries little baggage

    • @CrashCourseFarm
      @CrashCourseFarm 2 года назад +21

      @@TooBlunt I'm 49 and married and can't disagree with the need for less baggage lol :) you are absolutely one of my favorite reactors ..and to see someone understand and appreciate the songs of my youth is invigorating !! Keep it up you are doing a huge service.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +18

      Thanks for the feedback :) and a lot of it has to do with you guys in the comments. I’ve learned a lot and it’s great hearing from all the POV’s

    • @badgrandma6973
      @badgrandma6973 2 года назад +9

      @@TooBlunt Just gotta say that I LOVE your sense of humor sweetie. LOL

    • @Bobimk
      @Bobimk 2 года назад +8

      She is way too skinny, no curves at all

  • @sharonhovanec3176
    @sharonhovanec3176 2 года назад +417

    I'm a 70 year old woman that lived through Queen in real time. I love your reactions and your appreciation of rock classics. Next time you see a senior, remember we were cooler than you think...lol

    • @Christine-ry1qq
      @Christine-ry1qq 2 года назад +35

      Hey 👋 I’m 63 and absolutely appreciate what you say
      Halcyon days!!! and I’m still dancing lol 😂
      My kids /grandkids been brought up on Queen/Kate Bush/Bowie/Annie Lennox etc
      I was a child (15) of the Hacienda Manchester & later the London scene
      Not the years in our lives that matter It’s the life in our years!!!
      Be great 👍

    • @pipa8471
      @pipa8471 2 года назад +16

      Nice to meet another queen fan 🇮🇪 I've been one myself for 40 years now

    • @tarawiseman8785
      @tarawiseman8785 2 года назад +16

      Everything you guys loved in your youth is cool again today! Revel in the fact that you are the original trend setters :)

    • @louchat333
      @louchat333 2 года назад +14

      We definitely had great music.

    • @claranielsen3382
      @claranielsen3382 2 года назад +13

      I am not far behind you age wise. The kids have no clue how cool we were lol.

  • @thomasord8636
    @thomasord8636 2 года назад +488

    You are correct. 😊 vanilla Ice was sued, by Queen, for using it without permission. The video you watched is an edit of two different performances. Although, Queen, and Bowie wrote the song, they never performed it together. What we see is Queen in 1986, at wembley stadium, and Bowie performing, with Queen, at a tribute concert, for Freddy in 1992. That was a great show. So many great musicians came to sing, with queen, to honor Freddy.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +42

      Wow did not notice that. But that’s a pretty funny story

    • @nonamenola33
      @nonamenola33 2 года назад +19

      @@seandobson6221 Really?
      From what I can read they settled out of court.

    • @seandobson6221
      @seandobson6221 2 года назад +3

      @@nonamenola33 yeah it was in the VH1 documentary about Vanilla Ice

    • @Frostrazor
      @Frostrazor 2 года назад +10

      @@seandobson6221 He neither won nor lost. According to the court documents it was "settled out of court."
      According to VH1 documentary of Vanilla Ice story, he commented:
      "rather than have to pay royalties to Queen every time “Ice Ice Baby” was played or used for commercials, etc, it was cheaper for him to purchase the publishing rights to “Under Pressure” which he claims cost him $4 million at the time and was a great investment. "
      Digging online on legal matters, I found:
      Vanilla Ice (Robert Van Winkle) owns all the rights to 1981 hit by Queen and David Bowie “Under Pressure”, after buying it from Brian May to avoid a court case.
      This means every time someone reacts or clicks to this song, the Ice man gets paid - not Queen.

    • @seandobson6221
      @seandobson6221 2 года назад +3

      @@Frostrazor sweet thanks for the update. The show I watched was years ago so I probably forgot. I am getting very old. I’ve come down with CRS all of us old folks get it.

  • @naomiturtle4404
    @naomiturtle4404 2 года назад +39

    Queen was playing a concert in the Cardiff castle next to the hospital while I was giving birth to my first daughter in 1977 . The nurses opened the windows so we could hear the concert. So my beautiful first child was brought into the world to the sound of Freddie’s voice and the amazing band Queen . It was pure joy . Naomi in the UK

    • @joyceharkin3641
      @joyceharkin3641 4 месяца назад +1

      That's lovely - I hope your daughter is also a Queen fan!

  • @chicochi3
    @chicochi3 2 года назад +113

    He held the note that long because he's Freddie Mercury. All you need to know.

    • @brynhilde8543
      @brynhilde8543 Год назад

      Hear, hear. LISTEN, LISTEN!

    • @suzie4417
      @suzie4417 Год назад

      💎💜☮️🦋🪔🤴🏻🤵🏼David & Freddie fantastic show 💎☮️🇨🇦 love from Canada !

    • @susieqmorrison6119
      @susieqmorrison6119 2 месяца назад

      Pretty certain the high note 'falsetto' before the crescendo ending is Roger Taylor

    • @davidcopson5800
      @davidcopson5800 19 дней назад

      The studio/sound engineer had something to do with that.

  • @matthewbowman1246
    @matthewbowman1246 2 года назад +149

    This song always makes me think of my mom. Her 2 favorite singers in one song. R.I.P. to Freddy, David, and my Mom. 3 legends.

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 2 года назад +1

      That's a nice comment R.I.P you're Mum

    • @rw9019
      @rw9019 2 года назад +2

      Here's to your mum.🎉

    • @mickeyd7283
      @mickeyd7283 2 года назад +2

      🍻to your mom.
      🍻to my dad…

    • @were2baby134
      @were2baby134 2 года назад +1

      God bless 🙌

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 2 года назад +2

      R.I.P my brother TIM ADAM WHITE (TIM TURBO) ONE OF THE MOST LOYAL FRIENDS EVER!!! DIED SUDDENLY 21st of may his BIG HEART COULDN'T GIVE ANYMORE AND THEY BOTH LEFT US 😭😭😭 LOVED YOU TIM YOU WERE LIKE THE BIG BROTHER I NEVER HAD MASSIVE HOLE IN MY HEART

  • @robschroeder5377
    @robschroeder5377 2 года назад +166

    Freddie Mercury is arguably the greatest front man in Rock-&-Roll. A deep dive into Queen will bare amazing fruit.

  • @maryduff8831
    @maryduff8831 2 года назад +41

    “How did he hold it that long?”
    That’s Freddie; he had abilities that still hood people in amazement.

  • @dianemiller7705
    @dianemiller7705 2 года назад +148

    John Deacon, the bassist of Queen, is the one responsible for that iconic riff. He was messing around and came up with it. They took a break and then he forgot it. The drummer of Queen, Roger Taylor, thankfully remembered it.
    The rest is history.

    • @ivaranaldi2160
      @ivaranaldi2160 2 года назад +6

      Yes...you're right

    • @lisastrange2553
      @lisastrange2553 2 года назад +7

      Glad to hear that someone else knows the history.

    • @Bibiana862
      @Bibiana862 2 года назад +3

      it was under presser it was just another bite the dust

    • @ike0072
      @ike0072 Год назад

      That's WILD.

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 Год назад

      You're talking about another one bites the dust. Johnny came up with that riff. I don't know who came up with the Under pressure riff.

  • @nrsvlda70
    @nrsvlda70 2 года назад +121

    Huge backstory behind this song, and how it evolved when Queen and David Bowie were sharing a recording studio. It became a game between Freddie and David - a back and forth for the lyrics. They never sang it together.. the clips in this compilation of David are from his performance (with Annie Lenox) for Freddie’s tribute concert after he died.. it was in 1992 (you should consider watching it.. it’s amazing)!! It’s a great song; you’re correct.. most of Freddie’s later songs had a deep meaning.. and much optimism. Great reaction!!

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +5

      Wow thanks for the back story, so much happened that I don’t know

    • @lauriecowgill5308
      @lauriecowgill5308 2 года назад +13

      Loving your reaction videos to Queen! Speaking of Annie Lennox…you can check out some music by the Eurythmics which she was the lead vocalist and is iconic in her own right 🙏👌

    • @jaytucker8834
      @jaytucker8834 2 года назад +6

      I was there the night when it came about, my friend was the sound engineer - David Richards and his wife Colette

    • @barbaramendoza2202
      @barbaramendoza2202 2 года назад +6

      @Velda Filzen I’m sure it was a misstatement, because you said they never sang it together. Yes, they recorded it at Montreaux Studio in Montreaux, Switzerland. They were “creating” some of the lyrics supposedly seperately, but the studio Engineer (Reinheld Mack) saw Bowie peeking and listening to Freddie when it was his turn singing/recording. So, they (Queen) and David Bowie recorded the song at the studio, but never sang it together LIVE. Freddie’s voice was also well rested after touring, plus he wanted to impress Bowie, so he was able to both hit and hold a looong high note, then go even higher!! Beautiful!! 😍

    • @debthecpn
      @debthecpn 2 года назад

      @@jaytucker8834 wow what a fantastic memory that must be

  • @carladicarlo3255
    @carladicarlo3255 2 года назад +62

    I love reactors who can analyze understand and appreciate the lyrics. You do it beautifully! Im so glad I found your channel!

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the feedback :) happy to have you watching Carla

    • @jono.pom-downunder
      @jono.pom-downunder 2 года назад +1

      @@TooBlunt you have a very wise head on your shoulders - there is hope for your country with people like you Sir,spread your wisdom young man

    • @gorgdemorg9381
      @gorgdemorg9381 2 года назад

      I'm so glad I found it, too 😎 much love to everyone here

  • @susanparrott5175
    @susanparrott5175 2 года назад +58

    You want to hear a BOWIE duet? Try the Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby! That was my introduction to BOWIE. I'm still as awed now as I was in the 70's when it was performed.

    • @lisaspikes4291
      @lisaspikes4291 2 года назад

      Sorry, but, I hate that duet. I don’t like the Little Drummer Boy song to begin with, and I thought that performance was stiff and uncomfortable. And I’m a huge Bowie fan!

    • @deanadewall8400
      @deanadewall8400 2 года назад

      @@lisaspikes4291 Bowie also hated the Drummer Boy song, which is why he improvised with Peace on Earth. Bowie only did it for his mum, who was a big fan of Crosby.

    • @claranielsen3382
      @claranielsen3382 2 года назад +1

      Omg that is absolutely one of my favorites.

  • @Erika-ui9df
    @Erika-ui9df 2 года назад +69

    This was just such a vibe. Their voices are both so unique and the arrangement. Perfect. Love this one.

  • @badgrandma6973
    @badgrandma6973 2 года назад +133

    You GOTTA check out more David Bowie...."Let's Dance", Fame, Major Tom...SOOOO MANY! He was such an amazing artist!

    • @nickabbott6278
      @nickabbott6278 2 года назад +2

      Early!!!, mars, thin white duke, etc !

    • @cherylrafuse7322
      @cherylrafuse7322 2 года назад

      Young American, Blue Jeanie, Changes...

    • @heathcornbeef
      @heathcornbeef 2 года назад +1

      I got to see DAVID BOWIE the serious moonlight tour for the let's dance album in 1983 with my dad and younger sister just before my 13 birthday it's still to this day the largest crowd of people in one place at the same time in Aotearoa new zealand 39 years later and our population is twice the size as it was then

    • @christinamoxon
      @christinamoxon 2 года назад

      Legend. Along with Annie Lennox. I love this stuff. Makes me want to dance around my kitchen.

    • @judealbert3805
      @judealbert3805 2 года назад +1

      Starman..... that would be worth a reaction!!

  • @seandobson6221
    @seandobson6221 2 года назад +31

    Yes you are hearing the hook for Ice Ice Baby. You get to hear in this song Freddie singing through all 8 of his octaves!

    • @davebain1982
      @davebain1982 2 года назад +6

      8 octaves? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 what planet are you living on ffs, his vocal range was about as wide as 4 octaves.

  • @earlysirens
    @earlysirens 2 года назад +19

    when i heard ice ice baby, that bass has always been in my head. years after and hearing under pressure i totally forgot about ice ice baby and now its all about freddy and david

    • @martimhenriques1169
      @martimhenriques1169 2 года назад +7

      That's what every person who knows this bass line should associate it with, only "Under Pressure", not "crap crap baby"

    • @nataliereeves3594
      @nataliereeves3594 10 месяцев назад

      Well, ice ice baby may have made a lot of money, but it all went to queen when they sued vanilla ice for using this base line without permission. So vanilla ice made and lost a yon of money in a short space of time for his disrespect of queen.

  • @elbruces
    @elbruces 2 года назад +71

    "I'm not gonna sing Ice Ice Baby because that would be disrespectful." If only Vanilla Ice had taken the same approach.
    Love how you had a handle on analyzing what the song was about even before they got into any lyrics.

  • @jonathanwetherell3609
    @jonathanwetherell3609 2 года назад +17

    This is what happens when two all time greats collaborate, a masterpiece.

  • @lucagrows99
    @lucagrows99 2 года назад +32

    Love the depth of thought in your reactions 👍

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +3

      :) thanks for the feedback

  • @DeeVet1
    @DeeVet1 2 года назад +46

    Epic reaction! Intelligent and aware. Don’t know of that was a lyric video. If not...You LISTENED! Those lyrics are indeed, timeless. I am so glad you decided to experience the, “Queen colonoscopy!” (That is hilarious) While I doubt you’ll find any colonoscopy debris, you surely will find a treasure trove of musical gems. There’s a story and history behind every song. If you keep reacting to Queen and other great artists and bands like, ELO, Moody Blues, Linda Ronstadt, Righteous Brothers...I’ll keep watching. ❤️🔥

    • @josephmiller6515
      @josephmiller6515 2 года назад +7

      Agreed. Righteous Brothers. Yes. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling " all time great. I'd also like to see this guy's reaction to Meatloaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light". That would be epic. 😂

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +11

      Well then, I’ll be expanding my exploration. Thanks for the suggestions guys

    • @CrashCourseFarm
      @CrashCourseFarm 2 года назад +8

      @@TooBlunt Meatloaf "paradise by the dashboard lights' ... this one you will appreciate as you are trying to get past the "what the hell is going on feeling" 🤣🤣🤣 I will look forward to that song 🎵

    • @josephmiller6515
      @josephmiller6515 2 года назад +5

      @@CrashCourseFarm It'd be so great 😂

  • @kathleenohare8770
    @kathleenohare8770 2 года назад +39

    This is two different performances put together...Queen and Freddie is from their Wembley performance, Queen with David Bowie is from the FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE CONCERT....however Queen and David Bowie did record the song together in the studio, John Deacon the bassist came up with that bass line and yes VI stole it

  • @jk-wf7uc
    @jk-wf7uc 2 года назад +30

    I can watch your reactions all day, you put a smile on my face. Can't wait to see more Queen reactions from you,
    Thank you👑❣️🎶

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +6

      :) happy you enjoyed . The music is great so there will be more

    • @DD-wd7ku
      @DD-wd7ku 2 года назад +1

      It's easy to see why the lady said 'I love you', you seem to be a man with a lovable personality. As a 70 year old man, I can also easily say 'I love you'; I love your outlook on life and your messages to your followers

  • @pennyrockysmomma4445
    @pennyrockysmomma4445 2 года назад +14

    Young man, you are a breath of fresh air! I am binge watching your Queen videos, because I know Freddie is watching you watch him and he's smiling! But imagine the pressure he was under. I'm so glad to know you are a Queen addict!!! And I love you!

  • @lorilxn1597
    @lorilxn1597 2 года назад +9

    David Bowie is a legend. He sang Little Drummer Boy with Bing Crosby, beautiful.

  • @user-eh8eg4hp5t
    @user-eh8eg4hp5t 2 года назад +14

    Always go live with Queen. They're able to do their artistry and exceptional talent in all their glory. Fun to watch, listen and entertained.

  • @Justicia007
    @Justicia007 2 года назад +17

    You have to watch Freddie sing Don't stop me now. The lyrics are fantastic and it's very energetic beat, tons of fun

  • @Brummie31
    @Brummie31 2 года назад +4

    I lived through the days of Queen, we had so many great bands in the UK then, and, unfortunately, I took them for granted. With the help of RUclips, I can now relive those times all over again. Thank you for your comments, we were blessed.🌹🌹UK.

  • @DWtechfan
    @DWtechfan 2 года назад +11

    This was the best collaboration song with Queen & David Bowie. The vocals on here between Freddie and Bowie were awesome and it was almost a duel of the high notes with them. But the message in this song is usually overshadowed by the catchy beat and the instruments. Great reaction video!

  • @ourcozycorner8517
    @ourcozycorner8517 2 года назад +7

    “Colonoscopy of Queen” 😂 Always enjoy your videos. You seem so cool. Queen is one of the best bands of all time. They had the technical talent & vision/heart and created their own style. Their music is so unique and it somehow still sounds fresh today.

  • @davidbrown8937
    @davidbrown8937 2 года назад +2

    Freddie started the note and Roger took it over and extended it, so professional.

  • @rakitakhan
    @rakitakhan 2 года назад +9

    Great song by 2 of the best ! BTW, you're a very insightful young man. It's refreshing. I'm happy to be in the community !

  • @barrysiewert7386
    @barrysiewert7386 2 года назад +27

    There are two songs that I think you would really enjoy , Cool Cat where Freddie sings in falsetto (the whole song) & White Queen at Odeon Hammersmith , one of the most passionate performances of Queen (especially Freddie & Brian).

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +8

      Let’s put those suggestions to the test then :) I’ll check it out

  • @chasfaulkner2548
    @chasfaulkner2548 2 года назад +16

    If you are truly new to Queen (re BoRhap reaction), then watch Live Aid 1985 and you will be surprised how many Queen songs you know, just do it, you know it makes sense.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +7

      I did and I did recognize 2 songs. That video got blocked. Doing a workaround to get it out this week

    • @chasfaulkner2548
      @chasfaulkner2548 2 года назад

      @@TooBlunt Excellent, will watch out for it.

  • @kathleenohare8770
    @kathleenohare8770 2 года назад +25

    20 minutes of Queen at LIVE AID, the band stole the show, Freddie had sore throat and was told not to perform but did anyway

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 2 года назад

      Kathleen....this guy talks too much thru out the song....ruins it

    • @Nick-tz3ke
      @Nick-tz3ke 2 года назад

      @@michaelasay8587 bro if you want to listen yourself not in here. He did that to avoid copyright

  • @robberrie677
    @robberrie677 2 года назад +6

    The way i heard it vanilla ice wasn't worried about getting sued because all queen could get was 33%. But queen sued then david bowie sued then zz top sued, each getting 33%...

  • @alandealing7144
    @alandealing7144 2 года назад +2

    You saw two vocal legends sing right next to each other. Love that you are giving "old school" music a GOOD listen to!! Keep up the good work

  • @charlenebrissette3348
    @charlenebrissette3348 2 года назад +3

    The bass player wrote the bass part and then the rest was a group effort. Freddie Mercury was a trained graphic artist, Roger Taylor,the drummer, dentist,biologist, Brian May, guitarist, astrophysicist, John Deacon, bass player, engineer. Very talented not only in music.

  • @danrieke9988
    @danrieke9988 7 месяцев назад +2

    I saw Bowie live fly into the stadium on a jet pack with silver wings. My wife (dying of cancer) saw Queen live in concert. Man. We are so jealous of each other. What do you say... what do you do...

  • @lizardkingof1968
    @lizardkingof1968 2 года назад +55

    Yes, this is where the bass line came from...V.I. Claimed his line was different (because he added one extra ba-dum)...lost in a court settlement and now queen/bowie gets all residuals to the ice song...

    • @wnsafford1854
      @wnsafford1854 2 года назад +5

      The case was settled out of court, which is why the general public does not know the full details (court cases are public record. private settlements are not). While VI claimed he bought "the song" (later saying he bought Under Pressure), Queen & Bowie camps have long said he did not. VI paid a 1 time, lump sum, for the right to use the bass line for Ice, Ice Baby (meaning VI gets the royalties for it), but he has absolutely no rights or claim to Under Pressure & can not use the bass line in any other song (meaning, Queen & Bowie receive the royalties for "UP").

    • @bigs1546
      @bigs1546 2 года назад +1

      @@wnsafford1854 he also had to acknowledge Queen and Bowie on the credits of the song - Ice lost big time because he never had real success after that he should never have STOLEN. You must always ask and pay if you want other people's work. This "sample" wording is very offensive when they are using another person's work............it isn't being given out in a supermarket!!

    • @wnsafford1854
      @wnsafford1854 2 года назад +2

      @@bigs1546 Oh yeah, Queen & Bowie got added to the writing credit for Ice, Ice, Baby (again, VI had to make that 1 time payment, so VI gets IIB royalties). While I’m not a fan of sampling, when it’s ok’d by the song owner in advance, it’s not stealing, but VI flat out stole, then lied (& lied & lied). In 2017, after years of claiming he already owned Under Pressure, on The Dan Patrick show VI claimed he'd recently bought UP from Brian May (who doesn’t even own the full rights). When Brian was asked about it, at 1st he thought the interviewer was dragging up VI’s old claim. When he realized it was a new claim, he shook his head, gave a bemused smile & said “He is mistaken.” I think VI’s career could have recovered, IF he'd just stopped lying, but by adding lie upon lie, he gave himself a reputation in the industry as a thief & liar. Not somebody most would do business with.

    • @garnet0101
      @garnet0101 2 года назад

      Thank you for the correct answer. These people on here don't bother to look it up.

  • @ourcozycorner8517
    @ourcozycorner8517 2 года назад +4

    Yes, this is such a deep song. Always makes me tear up. It’s sneaky because it sounds so fun & lovely…then it bums you out, but also leaves you sort of hopeful 🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @luciasantiagotaylor8817
    @luciasantiagotaylor8817 2 года назад +10

    Yes you are right about the bass riff which John Deacon (Queen's bass genius!) came up with and Vanilla Ice stole and were sued for it! Please carry on down the Queen rabbit hole x

  • @cnatview
    @cnatview 2 года назад +6

    I am really enjoying your reactions and your willingness to learn and really listen to music from earlier generations. Having grown up in the 60's, life and music all revolved around Peace, Love and Understanding. Very cool story about your encounter in the store. This woman is the epitome loving your fellow man. Thanks for your reaction. Take care and be well. Peace.

  • @HollerMa71
    @HollerMa71 2 года назад +8

    Oh, great song! I love seeing you discover new music. In that vein- you should check out some more Bowie (pronounced "Bo-E" like a Bow😉) He is a weird guy, but very talented

  • @colinhedges4689
    @colinhedges4689 2 года назад +1

    Fair play to this guy, I’ve listened to this song for over 20 years and I never noticed the melodic music in the background myself lol

  • @rvs_musher6868
    @rvs_musher6868 2 года назад +4

    I love watching your reactions! And I remember listening to this song over and over again from 2020, especially right before presidential election. I felt like the whole country was under pressure and about to explode. Especially the lyrics about giving love one more chance.

  • @jim9520
    @jim9520 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for another reaction to Queen. I see you can appreciate how good Queen is. I love your reaction. Keep up the great work.

  • @hifinsword
    @hifinsword Год назад +4

    Yes, John Deacon, Queen's bassist wrote "Under Pressure". Vanilla Ice eventually paid millions for the right to use the music, even though he protested he stole it.

  • @barbaramendoza2202
    @barbaramendoza2202 2 года назад +2

    Enjoying your appreciation and enjoyment of Queen’s music! Also, you are very personable and insightful with your reactions. SUBSCRIBED! 😊

  • @Cape33914
    @Cape33914 2 года назад +3

    It’s nice to see the music from my youth through fresh eyes. Amazing how relevant it is today.

  • @microvan1234
    @microvan1234 2 года назад +2

    Freddy and David Bowie together is just so damn magical

  • @JennRighter
    @JennRighter 2 года назад +3

    This is my FAVORITE reaction to this song by far. Even though to me it's rather obvious, I don't see anyone hone in on the meaning the way you did.

  • @willowb1527
    @willowb1527 2 года назад +2

    I have always LOVED this song. ❤️ Great reaction. Shine on. ✌️

  • @Marrero79
    @Marrero79 2 года назад +6

    Thanks for sharing the story of the older lady in the store who told you she loved you. It’s great to hear that, although you were surprised by what she said, you told her you loved her too. Jesus told us to love each other - and that includes strangers. Great story! 💕💜💕💜

  • @MrHoppy-so2no
    @MrHoppy-so2no 2 года назад +3

    Bowie was a genius - all throughout the 60's through his last, in 2015.

  • @Oxdeadface
    @Oxdeadface 2 года назад +4

    Wonderful story man; so beautiful to hear people loving each other!

  • @escher9622
    @escher9622 2 года назад +2

    This is my personal favorite song of all-time. It connects us with the message without ignoring our sufferings while also remaining upbeat to give you the energy to face the world and help to heal yourself and others. It's also got the classic Queen sound with Freddie Mercury's amazing vocals and harmony that are so in sync. Just flawless!

  • @sherryheim5504
    @sherryheim5504 2 года назад +14

    Ice tried to steal this bassline and claim it as his own. Queen and David Bowie sued him for about 10 million, allowing him to use that bassline for that song only. VI tried to say he now owned it but that was never true. Anyway, if you are going to try to steal a bassline, stay away from artists like Queen and David Bowie, they are iconic and you are totally going to get busted. John Deacon (bass) wrote the bassline while Queen was in Switzerland at their recording studio. Bowie lived nearby and stopped in to say hey. They started jamming and drinking and Bowie suggested that they write a song together. They started with John's bassline and this is the song that came out of that session. This is a fan made video. Sadly Queen and Bowie never managed to get into the studio to actually do a video. This is Queen at Wembley 1986 and Bowie at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992. They did a great job putting the two together. If you haven't listened to it yet, Queen: White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith is an incredible song with a long instrumental section that is unbelievable that it is live. Freddie's vocals in White Queen are so fantastic, I know you will love the performance. I checked your page but didn't see White Queen on your list so hopefully I did not miss it.

    • @mz.6109
      @mz.6109 2 года назад +1

      Also Fat Bottom Girls and Another One Bites The Dust are both great. They're all really good 😊

    • @beandean23
      @beandean23 2 года назад

      To add...They went to lunch and by the time they got back, John forgot how the bass line went but Roger remembered and saved the day!

    • @meganwilliams2962
      @meganwilliams2962 2 года назад +1

      @@mz.6109 One of our dearest friends, when planning his funeral (stage 4 inoperable cancer) requested all Queen music. His casket disappeared behind the curtains to "Fat Bottomed Girls".

  • @sandrahilton3239
    @sandrahilton3239 6 месяцев назад +2

    After dear freddie died, they held a tribute concert with many of the top bands playing one Queen song each. David Bowie sang Under Pressure with the wonderful Annie Lennox and at the end, knelt and recited the Lords Prayer. Sooooooooooo moving and worth watching the full concert.

  • @RealSimsHouse
    @RealSimsHouse 2 года назад +5

    Love David. & my fave Queen songs are Bohemian Rhapsody & Bicycle.

  • @martanalazek8836
    @martanalazek8836 2 года назад +1

    This is so great to watch you discovering the songs of Queen and your reactions. Love your comments on the lyrics.
    It’s the best proof for the greatness of this group.

  • @patmullen7597
    @patmullen7597 2 года назад +7

    2 days ago, my wife was exiting Publix and encountered an older woman in her early 50's that had her small dog with her. She was looking through her purse and, from her expression, my wife could see the woman was upset and quietly crying. My wife asked the lady what was wrong, and she replied that she didn't have enough money to get her dog food and a couple essential items. My wife proceeded to hand her $40. The woman tried to refuse and, after realizing my wife would not allow her to do so, humbly accepted the money. She thanked my wife repeatedly and asked how she would ever be able to repay her. My wife simply replied, "If you'd like you can repay this by helping someone else in need one day when you're in a position to do so".
    We always try to help strangers in need when we're in a position to do so with the only exception being in cases where it would hurt us, not be just an inconvenience. A stranger likely saved my life over 25 years ago that was under no requirement to do so, and they also refused to take anything in return. Since that day I never look down on those in need and will happily sacrifice my own non-essential money, time or resources simply out of kindness and for the possibility that it may change or save someone's life one day.

  • @i_love_rescue_animals
    @i_love_rescue_animals 2 года назад +9

    You've got to also check out David Bowie's (bow - like "bow tie" - eee) huge catalog of music! Some of my faves include: Fame, Let's Dance, Major Tom, Cat People, Suffragette City, Ashes to Ashes, Fashion, China Girl, Modern Love - the list goes on and on. He was a massive talent and so unique. Freddy Mercury and Queen were stellar too, of course!

  • @sallytaylor8724
    @sallytaylor8724 2 года назад +2

    I've only recently 'found' you. Your reactions are superb - so authentic. I'm from South Africa 🇿🇦 and saw Queen live in Bophuthatswana. They were masters of their craft.
    I look forward to more of your reactions.

  • @snoosification
    @snoosification 2 года назад +3

    One of my favs all time! May they have duets in heaven. David had such a great voice and freddies was amazing. Two giants!

  • @thetalantonx
    @thetalantonx 2 года назад +2

    2:45 - I seriously love this part of your breakdowns and reactions.

  • @walkermoran-bush5252
    @walkermoran-bush5252 2 года назад +4

    Great song, keep up the great work and David bowie (boh-wee) has a lot of great songs as well. Both great and missed artists.

  • @judycolella5554
    @judycolella5554 2 года назад +2

    Another song with deep lyrics that apply today as much as back then, is "Innuendo." Anyway, wow. You are probably the most observant, brilliant reactor I've heard for a long time. Your intelligent, deep insights are so refreshing, and you have an amazing speaking voice, lol! Just subscribed, btw, and hit the notification bell. Can't wait to see some of the other things, both Queen and not, that you've reacted to!

  • @viviankilloran385
    @viviankilloran385 2 года назад +3

    David Bowie and Annie Lennox (Eurythmics) sang this live together at a Queen tribute. She is somebody you gotta listen to also. Crazy good!

  • @harmonwalker3876
    @harmonwalker3876 2 года назад +2

    Hey Sir I am in my 64th yr in this place. People like you show that the world is going to be okay. Thank you for your honest review. Best of times to you and all those you love

  • @CristyB66
    @CristyB66 2 года назад +3

    David Bowie 🤩🤩🤩 please cover ‘Heroes’ 🥰 I miss him so much 🥺

  • @TArnoldFerguson
    @TArnoldFerguson 2 года назад +2

    Yes, the bass line was the. creation of Queen bassist, John Deacon. He thought of it early in the songwriting process and forgot it when they came back from a break, Fortunately drummer Roger Taylor was able to recall it.

  • @ZENOBlAmusic
    @ZENOBlAmusic 2 года назад +8

    Great reaction! You should check out Innuendo - Queen and White Queen - Queen live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975.

  • @lilyrose74
    @lilyrose74 2 года назад +2

    Iconic song one of my faves. I bought this on 7” vinyl in 1981! Still love it

  • @lisal6030
    @lisal6030 2 года назад +9

    Queen are the best rock band there ever was. Try reacting to David Bowie next. Ziggy Stardust or Space oddity are good ones to start with.

  • @mysoullovessoul558
    @mysoullovessoul558 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love that you get it as well as feel it. Love your reactions, man.

  • @fridaylong2812
    @fridaylong2812 2 года назад +6

    He did more than sample it. He tried to claim it as his. Queen sued, he lost.
    The song was written after Queen and Bowie ran into each other at a recording studio they had both booked time at. They started talking, Bowie pulled out his most recent version of 'Under Pressure', and they all sat down and rewrote the song. The intro riff was actually written by John Deacon, Queen's bassist, at that meeting of great musical minds.They then went in together to record it, but sadly, never managed to find a time when they could all get together to perform it live.
    If I remember correctly, it cost the thief millions he paid to Queen, to get the rights to release the song he put the stolen intro in.

    • @scipher7777
      @scipher7777 2 года назад +2

      I'm so glad you are enjoying Queen I think they are fabulous. My kids (older adults they are) even enjoy them. John Deacon was the one that started with the rhythm. Just love this. Did you know they ALL had college degrees? Freddie was a graphic artist, he designed their logo & name, think John Deacon was financial, Roger Taylor studied Dentistry, and my favorite Brian May has a doctorate in Astrophysics! Love smart guys. They really practiced alot, Freddie always said....never enough. Enjoy.

    • @nataliereeves3594
      @nataliereeves3594 10 месяцев назад

      The theith also destroyed his career because of his lies as a lot of people (producers, talk show hosts, and musicians) refuse to associate with him after what he did. Now that song is credited to Freddie and Bowie, and all royalty go to charity.

  • @JanXisXShahn
    @JanXisXShahn 2 года назад +1

    I have just re-watched this reaction of yours… oh my lord I just love how you embrace this… it’s one of my favorites because the message is to give love!!! At the end of the day of all your possessions were stolen from you including your loved ones… what would you keep? I would bet none of your material stuff only your family and friends not your material stuff.. ??

  • @marciebulsaraorcutt
    @marciebulsaraorcutt 2 года назад +12

    I am truly enjoying your reactions and your comments!
    REQUESTS:
    "FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS" LIVE AT MILTON KEYNES BOWL, 1982
    "WHITE QUEEN" LIVE AT ODEON HAMMERSMITH, 1975
    ALSO:
    It w/b really GREAT if you could also react to Queen w Freddie's live performance of "Under Pressure" here at Wembley Stadium in 1986. The intro includes Freddie's most famous/probably best "sing and repeat" warm-up with the audience.
    (This particular audience interaction by Fred is so iconic, it's been used over the years since then... with Fred STILL conducting audiences from a GIGANTIC onstage video screen. My favorite was at the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremonies... SO. COOL!)

    • @estherwilliams7367
      @estherwilliams7367 2 года назад

      I've been a Queen/Bowie fan since their beginnings, so they're not new to me, but you have soooooooo many great suggestions to review, again, that I had to screenshot your comments so I can follow up on them! Thank you. 💞🎶 🎤💞

  • @artemisarrow9545
    @artemisarrow9545 Год назад

    I'm glad you said "I love you too" to that gram. Love his old-fashioned but we need it rn. Thanks, man.

  • @karleigh7258
    @karleigh7258 2 года назад +9

    My favorite story, when they were writing this song, they had a bass line for the song. A few hours later, queen and David Bowie when out for pizza and wine. After they finished, they went to write some more but the bassist, John deacon (my pfp), had a bit to much to drink and forgot the bass line.

    • @betseyclark2832
      @betseyclark2832 2 года назад +5

      Luckily, Roger Taylor the drummer remembered it!

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 Год назад

      Too bad Johnny has become a somewhat miserable hermit. John and Roger will never acknowledge that out of respect, but the way he totally retracted from public is...well, it's his choice, but he's a total anti-social.
      I think he has a fair bit of self-loathing, as every respect autistic person has (me included, asperger syndrome)

  • @tomhavenith2330
    @tomhavenith2330 2 года назад +1

    I love the fact that you actually pay attention to the song and have some thoughts about it. It makes you videao's worth watching.

  • @matthewbowman1246
    @matthewbowman1246 2 года назад +12

    You should check out some of David Bowie's greatest hits. He made some amazing music. Ziggy Stardust is one of my favorites.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +5

      Definitely will

    • @henryduphily2193
      @henryduphily2193 2 года назад +4

      I suggest checkout his 1969 video for Space Oddity.
      Way long time before MTV !!!

    • @matthewbowman1246
      @matthewbowman1246 2 года назад +1

      @@henryduphily2193 space oddity is another amazing song.

  • @janewatkins9801
    @janewatkins9801 Год назад +1

    I absolutely love listening to your kind, intelligent, interesting and humorous reactions. I applaud you sir. Well done 😊.

  • @loridanarandolph2648
    @loridanarandolph2648 2 года назад +4

    You should do George Michael + Queen Somebody To Love from 1992 Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. George Michael did Freddie proud ! Rest in Power to both Freddie and Geroge 🙏

  • @paulstock7533
    @paulstock7533 2 года назад +1

    I enjoy this mashup of 2 concerts & it's great to hear Bowie too. But for me the Wembley 86 concert version with Freddie's unique crowd control is simply amazing. A must watch.

  • @betseyclark2832
    @betseyclark2832 2 года назад +3

    Just love your reactions to Queen! Let the colonoscopy continue....you should really go back and watch some of their really early stuff to understand that this band was absolutely great right from the start! Very grandiose, over the top, every performance a little bit of theater. They were never afraid to experiment. Live performances always perfect. Liar Live at the Rainbow 1974. Ogre Battle, same concert.

  • @Carolynj
    @Carolynj Год назад

    Well I gotta tell ya, your reactions and your analysis of the actual lyrics is great. I've watched a few of these types of things. Yours are by far the best. Queen were my idols growing up. Freddy is still missed by a certain generation. You'll always find something surprising in each song

  • @ReleaseTheQuackers
    @ReleaseTheQuackers 2 года назад +11

    While you were having a bit of trouble not hearing "Ice Ice Baby", I as an old Rocky Horror Picture Show fan/former shadow caster have trouble not screaming RICE RICE GRAVY!
    Btw Bowie is pronounced BO-WEE like the knife.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +4

      lol 😂. And thanks for the name correction

    • @Grithron2
      @Grithron2 2 года назад +1

      @@TooBlunt Americans often pronounce it as Boo-eee, which may be technically correct, but isn't the pronunciation David favored. It rhymes with Chloe, it doesn't rhyme with cowy.

  • @willowbark5649
    @willowbark5649 2 года назад +1

    I love this song, and I thought your reaction was thoughtful, as well as astute. New subscriber!!

  • @lorilxn1597
    @lorilxn1597 2 года назад +1

    The video with Freddie is from the Live Aid concert. These two singing on the same stage together would have been phenomenal

  • @robschroeder5377
    @robschroeder5377 2 года назад +4

    David Bowie pronounced BO-E

  • @SAM-dg3vd
    @SAM-dg3vd 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful reaction and what a lovely human being! Keep putting all that love and positive energy out into the universe. We need it and it never goes to waste. Your saying I love you back to that older lady may have changed her life. Sounds like she made yours better too. It's really what this whole ride is all about. Learning to act out of love not out of fear.
    And definitely spend some quality time exploring the catalogs of both Queen and David Bowie. Two of the most innovative and ever evolving musical influencers in ... well, ever maybe

  • @deborahallen3318
    @deborahallen3318 2 года назад +7

    Check out the song "Cool Cat" not that many react to it, but it's a great song! You're a funny man, I like your reactions! 😎Edit: White Queen 1975 A night at the Odeon, Hammersmith is a must if you love early Queen! 👍

  • @lixon1501
    @lixon1501 2 года назад +1

    The Queen tribute is very interesting to watch. This video was made for that too. Bowie sang the song, and they made it look like Freddie is singing with him.

  • @chercee
    @chercee 2 года назад +4

    What have you done with the rest of your wife?! 😳 Two superstars together on stage, glad we have this to remember them by!

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +2

      😏 I plead the fifth

    • @chercee
      @chercee 2 года назад +1

      @@TooBlunt 😂

    • @josephmiller6515
      @josephmiller6515 2 года назад +1

      The "fun" parts are gone. He must keep those in an undisclosed location.

    • @TooBlunt
      @TooBlunt  2 года назад +2

      Hey man, you know the feds are watching 😂 stop exposing the plot

    • @josephmiller6515
      @josephmiller6515 2 года назад +1

      @@TooBlunt 🤣

  • @filmcrew3531
    @filmcrew3531 2 года назад +1

    You are a beautiful human being. Both Freddy and David would love you. Love it!

  • @MissMaggie246
    @MissMaggie246 2 года назад +5

    No, he didn’t just sample it…he stole it! Queen and David Bowie sued him and won! I believe they donated the proceeds to a charity. John Deacon wrote that bass riff and deserves all the credit. He was an incredible bassist! Sadly he retired when Freddie died, never to pick up the bass again.

    • @nataliereeves3594
      @nataliereeves3594 10 месяцев назад

      It serves him right for being a thief. Disrespectful to true artists who create their own original music.

  • @Thatgirl1973
    @Thatgirl1973 4 месяца назад

    Love this reaction. You're clearly very smart, and intuitive. That makes me happy. I'm sure others have already pointed out-and of course maybe you were already aware-that David Bowie (pronounced 'Bow-ee') collaborated on this with Queen, he wasn't part of the band. He's also amazing, and I hope you've given him a listen.

  • @kwr1015
    @kwr1015 2 года назад +2

    Mercury and Bowie. Magic.

  • @eileenbaran7040
    @eileenbaran7040 2 года назад +1

    This video is the closest of them singing together, an amazing collaboration