Probably was one of hardest things that John Deacon ever did, but he did it for his "brother " Freddie and the others. I think that they all played and sang their hearts out. What an incredible man Freddie Mercury must have been as a friend and bandmate
This is such a beautiful song written by Brian about how he feels about losing Freddie. I get a little teary watching Brian's face as he seems to be trying to hold it together and even seems to go slightly pale a couple of times. The champagne glass on the piano is a tip to Freddie who at some point in every or nearly every show, he would toast the audience. I believe that the piano Brian is playing in this video is Freddie's which now sits in Brian's studio home in Surrey, England. The opening lyrics, "A hand above the water, an angel reaching for the sky" is reference to the statue of Freddie that stands next to Lake Geneva. Freddie's statue is wearing his iconic yellow jacket, his fist in the air and his microphone without the stand. I think that a lot of people forget that John lost his father when he was young, somewhere around 8 years old, I believe. When kids that age lose a parent, they never get to really grieve in a way that brings peace and everyone around them views them differently because of what they have been through. John was so traumatized by the loss of his dad that he completely lost his memory of anything that happened in his life before that day. Freddie took John under his wing, tried to protect him in a way and I think sort of became a big brother or father figure to John. I honestly believe that losing Freddie brought back all the trauma of losing his father and now losing that one person who had sort of taken his father's position in John's life. John broke when Freddie died and he was unable to visit Freddie as he was dying, it was just too much for John to bear. John didn't just retire from Queen and music after Freddie died, John pretty much retired from life.
Something I find so poignant is Brian's reaction in 1996 to the dedication of the statue to Freddie at Montreux. He said that he had been so angry listening to everyone raving about the Statue and how great it was, and all he could think was, the Statue is nice, but I just wish my friend were still here.....
There is an excellent “making of” video about this. Notice how the camera moves around the room like someone was walking around. The empty chair..Freddie’s sketchbook..the champagne glass..the voice at the end saying “cut”…. Thanks David
Notice all the lines that are throwbacks to their other songs, too. "Another tricky situation" (from "It's a Hard Life"), "Forever paying every due" (from "We Are the Champions" - "I've paid my dues..."), "And now the party must be over" (from "Party" and "Khasoogi's Ship"). This was actually seven years after Freddie died and partially written with Princess Diana in mind as well, who'd been a friend. It was the last time the remaining three members appeared together as a band. And then the champagne glass on the piano at the end, left for Freddie.
Actually, this song was not written with Diana in mind but by the time Roger finally listened to it, Diana had just passed and Roger thought that it was so appropriate for not only Freddie but for Diana that they should do the song as Queen and so here it is. Yes, Diana loved Queen and the boys loved Diana so the final tribute as done, is to her as well as Freddie. It makes perfect sense that Brian would include Queen lyrics into his song because Brian was devastated not only about losing Freddie but at losing Queen which had been his only constant in his life for 20 years. Brian was going through a time when he literally was losing everything and Queen was just one of those great losses along with Freddie, his dad and his marriage. Tough times for the Doctor, who honestly felt that he had nothing left to live for and nearly took his own life. I am so glad he made it through it all and found the light on the other side.
@@sherryheim5504 That could be true as well! I do remember that he sent it to Roger, who let it sit in a drawer for a while, so yep. “One by one” implies more people in mind. I think Brian might have mentioned Versace too? But I can’t remember where this was, haha, or what came first. Maybe it was a little of both cases, but the song was of course principally for Freddie. Brian May have written it and then subsequent deaths inspired Roger to take another look; maybe they tweaked some things a bit after. I do know Brian couldn’t perform the song for Diana because he was finishing his PhD! Amazing man. And yes, they all had such a hard time. Everything fell on Brian all at once. It’s why it’s so touching to me that he and Roger, despite clearly being upset, defended Freddie on TV against unkind media portrayals of his lifestyle just a week after he died. They really loved him and did all they could to protect him.
@@laurenraubaugh9542 Yes, Roger even said that at their first interview after Freddie's death. When the interviewer started digging, Roger said something like, we will continue to always protect Fred so don't go trying to get us to throw any dirt. You are right about Versace, Roger mentions them when he talks about how he felt that it was time to do the song. He says both Versace and Diana had recently died and that the song seemed to ring true to him for those two as well. You are right, all four of those boys loved each other and they all understood that it was the magic of the combination of them all that made Queen the amazing band that it was.
Wow Lauren, thanks for pointing out the references to other Queen songs... I did not notice it either. Hearing that actually reminds me of the song Freddie wrote for Brian years earlier > Soul Brother. In that song to Brian, Freddie referenced other Queen songs and how they related to how he felt about Brian. This seems to complete a circle with Brian honoring Freddie in the same way. Thanks for connecting the dots.
The first time I saw this I bawled like a baby. I can’t even begin to imagine what these incredible men were going through when they recorded this, but I’m so happy they did. It’s an amazing tribute to Freddie. Deaky’s face just tears at my soul. Broken is a good way to describe him at this point. This was also his last recorded song with Queen before he retired. Roger also wrote a song for Freddie called “Old Friends”. It’s worth a reaction also. Thank you for doing this, David. I cried all over again. 😢
The story. Brian wrote the song shortly after Freddie died and sent it to Rog - who dumped it in a drawer and forgot about it for 2 years. He then found it and played it and thought it was a superb song, the surviving Queen members then recorded it- it was John's last recorded song before retiring from the music business. I must've played this song a thousand times and it gets a lump in my throat each and every time; the emotion is so raw and intense, the musicality so brilliant..... write the rest yourselves. Thankyou David, been waiting so long for you to 'do' this song and as ever you aced it. Thankyou.
@@pennioltheten6018 well, Roger was always portrayed as a bit "scattered"(?) - so I think Brian said something like.. "I sent a tape/idea to Roger.. and didn't hear back.. until a few months later.. when he suddenly called and said 'YES' we must do this...". apparently took him a while to get around to looking at it... lol
I can cope with These are the days of our lives, Mother love, Old friends or Nothing but blue, I can't with this song, 100% always crying. Nice reaction, as always!
Well, you've done it again David. The tears came! This is one of the most heartbreaking songs ever. I am so glad it was written because they summed up their love for Freddie in the lyrics perfectly. What a loss to the world Freddie was. I remember it vividly when it was announced he had passed away and it's still so painful. I can only imagine how it was for the band, and as you say especially John. He was never the same after. Thank you for reacting so reverently David. Now I need a tissue.
Freddie Mercury died 3 months after my father died. I was devastated to hear that news. What REALLY made me angry was how the vulture tabloids dragged him threw the mud and blamed him for contracting AIDS.
Damn was not ready for you to react to this one yet. Beautiful song for sure. And yes John looked very broken. They were definitely brothers who put up with each and loved each other good bad whatever. I’m so happy they’ve kept Freddie memory alive. Thanks for this reaction!! RIP Freddie…. ♥️
Beautiful song. Beautiful reaction 💗 I'm so glad they showed Freddie having fun in the video. It would be unbearable otherwise. And yes, John does look lost without his pal. Thanks for this one 👏👏👏
Yes when Freddie died it devastated John and threw him into a very deep depression and couldn’t continue playing in the band with Freddie gone. The band was Freddie and without him it wasn’t possible to stay. I absolutely see John’s point! Brian and Roger also had a hard time. These band members were destined to be and play together and were legendary to this day. Freddie was a one off and can never be replaced but his voice will be singing on for generations to come to be enjoyed!! RIP Freddie ❤️
oh, gawd YES! all of it, but particularly that line rips my heart out too, every. damned. time. ... yet the song and performance is so wonderfully put together both musically and emotionally and also visually that i keep going back to it! There is always such a RAWness to the emotion there, even though the video wasn't cut until at least 6-7 yrs after Freddie's death - the intensity and pain i feel coming from them always gives me the inner horrors to think what sort of emotional mess they must have been in around the time he'd died - the word "misery" doesn't beGIN to encompass it❣️ Being able to express some of those many emotions creatively, by writing and making such beautiful music is, however, incredibly helpful... no, not quite that word but can't put my finger on it (siggghh) - see, It doesn't remove or dilute the pain/trauma exactly but somehow it can feel as though the beauty in the music going out to others who might need or welcome it, DOES help, it's a way of making and putting something beautiful into the world by using your emotion and talent in a good way, not letting the pain curdle inside. [i wasn't much of a songwriter myself but I sure could sing, and i know that sometimes my gifts and my putting my skill and talent out there actually helped some folks a bit. understanding and accepting THAT is the kind of thing that has helped me thru some tough places; I can only hope their gorgeous, glorious bit of beauty and respect of and joy in Freddie's life shown here helped those guys too.]
Great tribute to Freddie. His parting hit John hard. So sad for him to feel he couldn't continue with Queen, I think its the last thing Freddie would of wanted. It's 30 years on 20th April since his last full gig with Queen at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert. Your reaction is even more emotional than the song. Reduced me to tears.
Heartbreaking , I cry every time and got chills when you did. You nailed everything about it . No one ever notices the things you that you pick up on . I loved your reaction . Thank you David 💕💕💕
CHEERS REST EASY DARLING WE LOVE AN MISS YOU HEY MAYBE LOOK AFTER TAYLOR RIP TO YOU BOTH !! AN THANKS DAVID ITS BEEN A LONG TIME IN THE COMING EXCELLENT REACTION MY FRIEND TAKE CARE AN GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY 👏🌹❣️🕊️💥🍀
Heartbreaking is the word. Every time I see this video it has me in tears. I never watch this video, or listen to this song for a reason.... I just can't do it, never have been able too, and I probably never will.
I thought that maybe since it's a reaction video I just might get through it without crying... Didn't happen!!😢💔 Losing Freddie was such a devastating loss and no matter how much time passes, missing him terribly doesn't get less painful!!💔 Freddie Darling,💖💖💖💖 you still have so much love and admiration, we love you forever and a day!!♾️♥️🌷♥️
Thanks for doing this one David. Even after all these years, to look of desolation on the faces of the guys never fails to break me. A similar one you might want to check out is Roger's solo tribute to Freddie called 'Old Friends'. Where 'Only the Good...' rips your heart out, 'Old Friends' is an affectionate rememberance of a much loved friend that can't help but bring a smile to the face.
Brilliant observation on Brian 's playing in Freddie's style. A tender tribute, a long goodbye between MADE IN HEAVAN and this song. Time stopped for Queen and John says it all without saying or singing a word.
This song is beautifully done but heart wrenching! I agree about John looking broken. Seeing images of Freddie and the legacy they built together, makes it all seem so unfair that Freddie was taken much to soon. All those people, who lost their lives from something they never knew existed or that they should guard against. I wish so much that Freddie was still here and that Queen would be Queen again with Freddie & John!
Thank you David for reacting to this one it is a difficult one to watch John did look very fragile I think because you have reacted to a lot of the Queen catalogue & got to know about the band it was the right time it’s a beautiful tribute to their brother ❤️❤️
David I am so glad you waited a long time to react to this song. It’s terrible when “ new Queen reactors” play this song and say terribly dumb things about it … You’re the only one I could actually watch reacting to this song. I know you “ get it” . Thank you for your perfect reaction. I literally teared up through the whole thing. There are great bands and singers out there that I love and I’m sad when we lose one of them but there was/ is SOMETHING about Freddie ( and Queen ) that is just different and still upsets me. Love what you said about John . He loved Freddie and they all did… but John was ( as you said ) an innocent. Thanks David. You are the best ♥️
I know what you mean. Queen was the band aside from the Beatles that I loved all four members. And since 1974 I have loved them. No other band has ever had my heart so strongly
It wasn't actually recorded for six years after Freddie passed away, it was John final song he recorded, he retired from public life afterwards, and it actually included Diana Princess Of Wales and the clothes designer who'd both died before it was finally released, so the lyrics were for these as well, they wanted to make the set look like they were just in the studio going through a song, John never liked hearing his own voice on record although he'd sing on the records and in concert, but he's never fully recovered from the death of Freddie, as far as I know never moved away from the home he bought with his first big payout, after they were robbed by the ex manager, I think one of his sons is now playing Guitar, but he stays very much in the background
John never provided any vocals on any studio work, for the fact yes he didn't like the sound of his voice and because he couldn't sing and only occasionally provided small backing vocals live but his mic wasn't ever as loud as the others
The one thing I love about this video is that all of the video inserts of Freddie are ones where he is smiling, laughing, and having fun - which seems to be what most of his closest friends remember about him. And though losing him was hard for the boys and as sad as this song is - not to say how horrible his death was - this is the Freddie they knew, loved and how they want to remember in the last “Queen” video - Freddie smiling. And what a beautiful smile it was.
I can hold it together until Brian sings "face in the window" and hits the high note; that's when the ugly crying begins. Side note, the drawing of Icarus at the very start of the song is one that Freddie did while in art school. Freddie was closer to John than the others, so it's not surprising that he is feeling the loss the most.
I don’t know if you noticed but, When they leave the studio, there are some sounds, then, someone speaks and says, “Brian...relax...” listen for it. Brian must have lost it when they finished recording. Those guys were CRUSHED. They were truly brothers in their hearts.
He created many of their videos throughout the 80s. If you watch the making of these are the days of our lives, breakthrough or scandal he is the guy in the colorful jacket
@@kenholst3541 oh…yes! Did not remember his name. You were very kind to respond. When I heard what he said, it broke my heart so you answered a question I thought would never be answered. I’ve loved Queen for nearly half of my 80 years and I’m still learning things I never knew. Thanks again!
It's so sad this song, thanks for doing it David, I believe this was John's last appearance with Queen, he said he couldnt do it anymore, he looks so lost bless him, it must have been hard for all of them to be fair, I'm so glad Roger and Brian carried on though because I get to see them in May, it will be my first Queen concert and I've been listening to Queen nearly 48 years since I was 16, I'm so excited I'm like a big kid lol
Sensational. Queen continues to transcend everything and spread so much love, joy, strength, creativity, confidence, and unity to all who listen! The timing of when they released the song also made it a tribute for Gianni Versace, Princess Diana, and anyone else whose life was cut tragically short. In case your wondering, the illustration is of Icarus from Greek mythology, which Freddie drew himself. It was clever of them to make the lyrical reference in "they're only flying too close to the sun." Brian and Roger have such beautiful and criminally underrated singing voices! "No one but you" truly showed that Freddie was like a brother to them, not just their frontman and that their bond was so strong, not even death could break it. Their sorrow is so clear in their faces, voices, and in every note they played/sang and were doing everything they could to not break down crying, not that I would blame them if they did. The close-up of the champagne glass on the piano was in homage to Freddie, who would sometimes toast the audience during special gigs. In 2019, Brian and his wife went to Freddie's birthplace of Zanzibar on pilgrimage to visit Freddie's childhood home, school, retrace some of his childhood steps and even visit the hospital where Freddie and his sister were born. Alongside making this video and recording the song, before he became a recluse, John participated in a Queen collaboration with Bejart+Ballet for life in honor of Freddie who was a ballet and opera enthusiast. Here is the making of video link. ruclips.net/video/YdKYpoLfCA8/видео.html
I don't know how they made it through the video either, but my best guess was the great love that they had for their eldest brother. Anyone who can possibly comment about them NOT loving each other is talking out their a$$ as Freddie would delicately say
Great reaction. You love Fred and music that’s all you need to feel this one. For myself, fan from 1977, I got to listen to this with a fellow fan the day it came out. Tears flowed. We didn’t have the video yet. There were a couple of Damnit Brians when he made us start crying again. This was before Made in Heaven so we thought we’d never hear them again. Media had mostly forgotten them (in the US), so it was an ending of the band as well as Freddie’s passing. I’m very thankful for all the new Queen fans carrying the banner forward. Please go see them live if you get the chance. I believe it makes Freddie happy (and bemused) to see his creations move forward in time.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.❣️ I feel you would like a documentary on RUclips Movies “The Story of Queen: Mercury Rising”. (Not for reaction, it’s 57minutes, but it would be cool to watch it with you 😊 )
I watch this video quite often and I cry every time. I can not imagine how the remaining Queen members were able to get through this without breaking down. What a beautiful Ode to Freddie. It is full of ❤️ Love.
That piano was Freddie’s. Brian has it in his home now. Freddie was like John’s big brother. John was only 19 when he joined the band and Freddie watched out for him. When Freddie passed John said- no Freddie no Queen. He was broken.I read that Roger said it took him 5 years to stop grieving for Freddie so badly. This song is beautiful but so heartbreaking. Freddie- everyone love him-
This beautiful, passionate, song brings me to tears. Princess Diana had just died, and the designer Versace. In the video of how this moving tribute was made, they mention this; so the song was heavy with the emotion of the impact of their passing. You can feel it.
What a terrific reaction. So sad to see John looking so sad. Now to cheer up and remember what an awesome band this is , please react to Hero/We will Rock You (Fast Version) Live at the Bowl 1982. An instant pick me up!!
The most touching & beautiful of tributes. I’m in tears at the end every time I watch this & John is utterly devastated as you point out. Heartbreaking! 😢
Oh David, your reaction is beautifully done. Like some others have said you totally get that it's a tribute to, and the first new Queen song without Freddie.
I had to postpone my comment, because of your emotional reaction to this beautifully written, sang and performed song, although I have heard it many times. Losing a brother can always be very hard and Freddie was not only a brother, but their drive.
Well you’ve done it David I’m sitting here crying like a baby this song is so emotional but you did a beautiful reaction Freddie would be proud and your right John looks broken thanks for doing this one it’s a hard song to watch take care x x
I have this yellow vinyl single and I am pretty sure I got it in the 90's but not sure I listened to it then as Queen was pretty new for me. I recently have been listening to it and watched a couple reactions, finding that it is one of my favorites now. I knew you hadn't done it yet and I am so glad you did. These last couple songs are ones people need to watch/listen to after they've gotten to know the band and a lot of songs as it just feels better to listen to at that stage. Great reaction again. I really thought you were gonna cry, but that's because I always do. Haha. Good luck on the upcoming move! 'Flash' and 'The Hero' soon... 🙃
Truly emotional video. I've watched it so many times and it gets me every time. I like the connection to the tragedy of Icarus, "flying too close to the sun". Aids was unknown in the 70's when Freddie probably contracted it. The pictures of Freddie interspersed in the song give me goosebumps, and also the lonely glass of champagne on the piano at the end. Thanks for another honest reaction, David.
You are wrong Freddie contacted aids in 1985 you idiot told the band then threw himself into firstly rehearsing for live aid And the rest is history in future check your fact's before commenting you pissed me and millions of fans off
I heard this song for the first time in 1997 when it was released. Two years after the "Made in Heaven" album. Made In Heaven - the whole album- gutted me. Then this song. Devastating. They make you feel their pain and loss and just how much they miss him. This song leaves a Freddie shaped hollowness in me everytime I hear it. It always puts a lump in my throat and starts the tears going. Every. Single. Time.
LOVE YOUR HEART FELT TRUE DUE TO THIS WONDERFUL LEGENDARY QUEEN...YOU ALWAY'S HONOR THEM..AS THE REST OF THE TRUE "QUEEN" FAN'S ALSO CHERISH...YOUR GREAT AT YOUR WORK..KEEP IT UP..BEST TO YOU &YOUR'S
Beautiful reaction. In this video and at the FM Tribute Concert ,John is right there doing his job, but he seems set apart from the others, and I get that. In this video especially, I can't take my eyes off him. We all grieve differently. I consider myself a social introvert, so he's always had a special place in my heart.
This song/video always makes me cry. My best friend & brother introduced Queen to me in "73 been a huge fan since that day; always play their music especially in my car (don't want to piss off neighbors) but in my life I've lost family who were young and then Freddie; my heart hurts -- (Brother age 27, Sister age 61, Father age 72, Mom age 85) good for Mom wasn't' easy for her. Life does go on; but its never the same -- never! Thank you David, your reaction is spot on!!
After such a heartfelt reaction David I think we all need cheering up so I am going to suggest green day crowd singing bohemian rhapsody it makes you wish you were there thank you for all your amazing queen reactions nobody does them credit like you take care x x
yes! that's an amazing thing AND it always makes ME want to sing too, and that's all happiness-making - the sense of community, the emotion - and fun! - of singing along [yes, i do know all. the. words; all the vocal inflections, tonal changes etc] damn, but it's a wonderful thing to realize there are STILL so many many folks in the world who love music in general, and Queen in particular, as i do, and to remember all the joy Queen's music has given me over the years, wow. just. wow. Makes me feel so 🍀lucky🍀
How powerful was this ? Did it not knock you over. They miss Freddie so much. My heart brakes every time I hear this. 💔 your response tells it all. Thank you Dave.
Again revisited ,It still breaks my heart to hear this. John was fragile and no one was there to help him through this. Yes David,you did a great job for our Freddie.
I fell in love with Queen at the age of nine when I first saw Killer Queen on Top Of The Pops on a Thursday night after I ran home from Brownies so as not to miss Top Of The Pops. When Fred died I was heartbroken. I still cry when watching them perform. My eldest lad called one of his identical twins Freddie and when he got married his beautiful wife chose to walk up the aisle, with the twins toddling along side, to Fat Bottomed Girls. I think I waited 10years before I could listen/watch this one and even now, I still cry every time.
BRAVO, GOOD CALL, MAN.. wasn't aware of this song til a few years back , and where did it come from ,Brian explains it as a period where Princess Diana ,passed ,etc .This is absolutely beautiful and chilling ,in the way it shivers down the spine. . You are the only one who focused on John. This man was crushed by Freddie's passing ,vowing to never play without Freddie,. There can be but one
Hi David. I felt the same way when I first saw this video. John looks so lost. John is more obvious because he's just sitting there with his bass? Obviously the other 2 had strong feelings also but were at least busy playing and singing. And of course we all know what happened with John not long after this. Obviously this song (so brilliantly written by Brian) gets to any Queen fan. If it doesn't then where is your soul? The first few times I saw it there were tears running down my face and I didn't even realize. I have seen it enough that it doesn't happen anymore but it still is like a punch in the gut. In NO WAY would I take away from this song but some of Brian's solo work he hits those notes. This one is a bit different I thing because it's pure emotion.
Thank you for the right mix of music in my headphones! This video and song gets me every single time while at the same time is an absolutely beautiful tribute to Freddie. I cannot comprehend being them, losing a band member like Freddie Mercury at what was without a doubt a time when the band still had so much more to write and say. What I really love about this is that you get to see the other 3 band members and just how great they really were and are? Queen was known for those harmonies and these gentlemen provided that along with their instruments as well. We also have several songs with both Brian and Roger where we get a glimpse of how great they are but Freddie was larger than life so those moments maybe were not as pivotal until you go back and pay even more attention to them as a whole, a sum of ALL the parts. I think they were SO good throughout the years, so precise, and with Freddie’s showmanship it was very easy to take them for granted, to at times forget about them when there would be no Queen without these particular set of men and Freddie Mercury. And yes, John Deacon looks devastated and my heart does indeed go out to him. They stuck with Freddie right until the end and, from experience, that is a very difficult thing to do. I admire all of them so much for so many different reasons. 💗
It is a very non-traditional Queen song, recorded in October 1997 as a tribute to Freddie but it took on a lot more significance as Diana, Princess of Wales died in the August of that year. Diana was known to be a fan of the band herself. it was gradually given a worldwide release soon after. (released 5th January 1998 in the UK)
Elton John plays a minor part in the origin of this song. The song was first put to paper a year before in 1996 when Brian unveiled the Montreux Freddie statue and Brian began writing and rewriting it was intended for a solo project. In early 1997 Sir Elton John persuaded the three remaining members to temporary reform again for a concert in Paris. It was hard as Deaky had Retired and was very reluctant to but finally agreed. After the concert, Brian rediscovered the notes for the song and completed it. Then Brian passed it to Roger for a second opinion and after some tinkering, this was the finished result. Brian and Roger got John on board but he only agreed to take part on the condition that it would be his last ever Queen related job. At the same time, he gave his blessing for QUEEN to continue with Brian & Roger. And John retired and has become a recluse, very rarely seen. (a photographer took a long lensed photo of John around the time of the Bohemian Rhapsody film)
This reaction - amazingly heartbreaking watching for the upteenth time the video, hearing the wonderful music by our other Queen 'boys'....well, hearing/seeing it with you - if not careful my tears will ruin this laptop,( "The face at the window??" Let Him IN !!!) Such a wonderful tribute they did. And remember it was a number of loving Queen team members working on this 'for Freddie and the 'boys! Each gave their all. I feel it. Thank YOU so much! PS - John's professionalism worked thru his emotions so touchingly and Roger's voice??? My... My... --- Of course Brian was spectacular too.
I had to watch your reaction three times before I could stop sobbing and truly listen to you David and the boys. Thankyou so much for your heartfelt reaction . You know so much about music David and I think I speak for all Queen fans with our heartfelt Thankyous to you .
Probably was one of hardest things that John Deacon ever did, but he did it for his "brother " Freddie and the others. I think that they all played and sang their hearts out. What an incredible man Freddie Mercury must have been as a friend and bandmate
Such a beautiful tribute to Freddie. The look on John's face is so sad. You can tell how much he loved his friend. RIP Freddie ❤
Loved loved loved our John sooo much
His little dances His facial expressions
God I miss the band soooo much
RIP Freddie xx 💋
This is such a beautiful song written by Brian about how he feels about losing Freddie. I get a little teary watching Brian's face as he seems to be trying to hold it together and even seems to go slightly pale a couple of times. The champagne glass on the piano is a tip to Freddie who at some point in every or nearly every show, he would toast the audience. I believe that the piano Brian is playing in this video is Freddie's which now sits in Brian's studio home in Surrey, England. The opening lyrics, "A hand above the water, an angel reaching for the sky" is reference to the statue of Freddie that stands next to Lake Geneva. Freddie's statue is wearing his iconic yellow jacket, his fist in the air and his microphone without the stand. I think that a lot of people forget that John lost his father when he was young, somewhere around 8 years old, I believe. When kids that age lose a parent, they never get to really grieve in a way that brings peace and everyone around them views them differently because of what they have been through. John was so traumatized by the loss of his dad that he completely lost his memory of anything that happened in his life before that day. Freddie took John under his wing, tried to protect him in a way and I think sort of became a big brother or father figure to John. I honestly believe that losing Freddie brought back all the trauma of losing his father and now losing that one person who had sort of taken his father's position in John's life. John broke when Freddie died and he was unable to visit Freddie as he was dying, it was just too much for John to bear. John didn't just retire from Queen and music after Freddie died, John pretty much retired from life.
Something I find so poignant is Brian's reaction in 1996 to the dedication of the statue to Freddie at Montreux. He said that he had been so angry listening to everyone raving about the Statue and how great it was, and all he could think was, the Statue is nice, but I just wish my friend were still here.....
I got nothing, just ❤️❤️❤️
There is an excellent “making of” video about this. Notice how the camera moves around the room like someone was walking around. The empty chair..Freddie’s sketchbook..the champagne glass..the voice at the end saying “cut”…. Thanks David
Notice all the lines that are throwbacks to their other songs, too. "Another tricky situation" (from "It's a Hard Life"), "Forever paying every due" (from "We Are the Champions" - "I've paid my dues..."), "And now the party must be over" (from "Party" and "Khasoogi's Ship"). This was actually seven years after Freddie died and partially written with Princess Diana in mind as well, who'd been a friend. It was the last time the remaining three members appeared together as a band. And then the champagne glass on the piano at the end, left for Freddie.
Thank you for pointing it out for us
Actually, this song was not written with Diana in mind but by the time Roger finally listened to it, Diana had just passed and Roger thought that it was so appropriate for not only Freddie but for Diana that they should do the song as Queen and so here it is. Yes, Diana loved Queen and the boys loved Diana so the final tribute as done, is to her as well as Freddie. It makes perfect sense that Brian would include Queen lyrics into his song because Brian was devastated not only about losing Freddie but at losing Queen which had been his only constant in his life for 20 years. Brian was going through a time when he literally was losing everything and Queen was just one of those great losses along with Freddie, his dad and his marriage. Tough times for the Doctor, who honestly felt that he had nothing left to live for and nearly took his own life. I am so glad he made it through it all and found the light on the other side.
@@sherryheim5504 That could be true as well! I do remember that he sent it to Roger, who let it sit in a drawer for a while, so yep. “One by one” implies more people in mind. I think Brian might have mentioned Versace too? But I can’t remember where this was, haha, or what came first. Maybe it was a little of both cases, but the song was of course principally for Freddie. Brian May have written it and then subsequent deaths inspired Roger to take another look; maybe they tweaked some things a bit after. I do know Brian couldn’t perform the song for Diana because he was finishing his PhD! Amazing man. And yes, they all had such a hard time. Everything fell on Brian all at once. It’s why it’s so touching to me that he and Roger, despite clearly being upset, defended Freddie on TV against unkind media portrayals of his lifestyle just a week after he died. They really loved him and did all they could to protect him.
@@laurenraubaugh9542 Yes, Roger even said that at their first interview after Freddie's death. When the interviewer started digging, Roger said something like, we will continue to always protect Fred so don't go trying to get us to throw any dirt. You are right about Versace, Roger mentions them when he talks about how he felt that it was time to do the song. He says both Versace and Diana had recently died and that the song seemed to ring true to him for those two as well. You are right, all four of those boys loved each other and they all understood that it was the magic of the combination of them all that made Queen the amazing band that it was.
Wow Lauren, thanks for pointing out the references to other Queen songs... I did not notice it either. Hearing that actually reminds me of the song Freddie wrote for Brian years earlier > Soul Brother. In that song to Brian, Freddie referenced other Queen songs and how they related to how he felt about Brian. This seems to complete a circle with Brian honoring Freddie in the same way. Thanks for connecting the dots.
The first time I saw this I bawled like a baby. I can’t even begin to imagine what these incredible men were going through when they recorded this, but I’m so happy they did. It’s an amazing tribute to Freddie. Deaky’s face just tears at my soul. Broken is a good way to describe him at this point. This was also his last recorded song with Queen before he retired. Roger also wrote a song for Freddie called “Old Friends”. It’s worth a reaction also. Thank you for doing this, David. I cried all over again. 😢
This absolutely breaks me every time but its an absolutely beautiful
The story. Brian wrote the song shortly after Freddie died and sent it to Rog - who dumped it in a drawer and forgot about it for 2 years. He then found it and played it and thought it was a superb song, the surviving Queen members then recorded it- it was John's last recorded song before retiring from the music business. I must've played this song a thousand times and it gets a lump in my throat each and every time; the emotion is so raw and intense, the musicality so brilliant..... write the rest yourselves. Thankyou David, been waiting so long for you to 'do' this song and as ever you aced it. Thankyou.
I dont think Roger really forgot about it but he was not ready to even thinking making this song at that time.
@@pennioltheten6018 well, Roger was always portrayed as a bit "scattered"(?) - so I think Brian said something like.. "I sent a tape/idea to Roger.. and didn't hear back.. until a few months later.. when he suddenly called and said 'YES' we must do this...". apparently took him a while to get around to looking at it... lol
Love it how they left a glass of champagne out for him on the piano what a guy a true legend no one will ever replace that man RIP Freddie
Oh I've never noticed that before
Also, if you watch closely, a moth or something is flittering around towards the end…
The whole band did well to do this tribute
I can cope with These are the days of our lives, Mother love, Old friends or Nothing but blue, I can't with this song, 100% always crying. Nice reaction, as always!
Well, you've done it again David. The tears came! This is one of the most heartbreaking songs ever. I am so glad it was written because they summed up their love for Freddie in the lyrics perfectly. What a loss to the world Freddie was. I remember it vividly when it was announced he had passed away and it's still so painful. I can only imagine how it was for the band, and as you say especially John. He was never the same after. Thank you for reacting so reverently David. Now I need a tissue.
Freddie Mercury died 3 months after my father died. I was devastated to hear that news. What REALLY made me angry was how the vulture tabloids dragged him threw the mud and blamed him for contracting AIDS.
@@theresarandall7448 Agree, it was dispicable how he was treated. He didn't deserve any of that. God bless him.
Damn was not ready for you to react to this one yet. Beautiful song for sure. And yes John looked very broken. They were definitely brothers who put up with each and loved each other good bad whatever. I’m so happy they’ve kept Freddie memory alive. Thanks for this reaction!! RIP Freddie…. ♥️
Beautiful song. Beautiful reaction 💗 I'm so glad they showed Freddie having fun in the video. It would be unbearable otherwise. And yes, John does look lost without his pal. Thanks for this one 👏👏👏
When I saw you were doing this I had to get a box of Kleenex before I could watch this. This is such a great tribute. Loved your reaction.
“Brian relax … “ is said at the very end!! OMG 😭😭💦
Thank you David for this reaction!! 🌬🫧🫧
Yes when Freddie died it devastated John and threw him into a very deep depression and couldn’t continue playing in the band with Freddie gone. The band was Freddie and without him it wasn’t possible to stay. I absolutely see John’s point! Brian and Roger also had a hard time. These band members were destined to be and play together and were legendary to this day. Freddie was a one off and can never be replaced but his voice will be singing on for generations to come to be enjoyed!! RIP Freddie ❤️
" there's a face at the window....." absolutely kills me every time I hear it. Thank you for a lovely reaction
oh, gawd YES! all of it, but particularly that line rips my heart out too, every. damned. time. ... yet the song and performance is so wonderfully put together both musically and emotionally and also visually that i keep going back to it! There is always such a RAWness to the emotion there, even though the video wasn't cut until at least 6-7 yrs after Freddie's death - the intensity and pain i feel coming from them always gives me the inner horrors to think what sort of emotional mess they must have been in around the time he'd died - the word "misery" doesn't beGIN to encompass it❣️ Being able to express some of those many emotions creatively, by writing and making such beautiful music is, however, incredibly helpful... no, not quite that word but can't put my finger on it (siggghh) - see, It doesn't remove or dilute the pain/trauma exactly but somehow it can feel as though the beauty in the music going out to others who might need or welcome it, DOES help, it's a way of making and putting something beautiful into the world by using your emotion and talent in a good way, not letting the pain curdle inside. [i wasn't much of a songwriter myself but I sure could sing, and i know that sometimes my gifts and my putting my skill and talent out there actually helped some folks a bit. understanding and accepting THAT is the kind of thing that has helped me thru some tough places; I can only hope their gorgeous, glorious bit of beauty and respect of and joy in Freddie's life shown here helped those guys too.]
Great tribute to Freddie. His parting hit John hard. So sad for him to feel he couldn't continue with Queen, I think its the last thing Freddie would of wanted. It's 30 years on 20th April since his last full gig with Queen at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
Your reaction is even more emotional than the song. Reduced me to tears.
Makes me weep😭😭😭
Freddie would have said to you "a fan of my music is a fan equal with every fan....I love you all, darling ". Still loving your reactions 🤘
Heartbreaking , I cry every time and got chills when you did. You nailed everything about it . No one ever notices the things you that you pick up on . I loved your reaction .
Thank you David 💕💕💕
Time for tears. This is a beautiful tribute to their mate, Freddie. Dear friend & they miss him still.
CHEERS REST EASY DARLING WE LOVE AN MISS YOU HEY MAYBE LOOK AFTER TAYLOR RIP TO YOU BOTH !! AN THANKS DAVID ITS BEEN A LONG TIME IN THE COMING EXCELLENT REACTION MY FRIEND TAKE CARE AN GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY 👏🌹❣️🕊️💥🍀
Can't stop crying 😢
Great reaction to a beautiful song. You're right John was heartbroken, it was very hard for John.
Heartbreaking is the word. Every time I see this video it has me in tears.
I never watch this video, or listen to this song for a reason.... I just can't do it, never have been able too, and I probably never will.
Same here. It makes me sob every time, so I’ve listened to it a whole 3 times now. Just can’t do it.
I thought that maybe since it's a reaction video I just might get through it without crying... Didn't happen!!😢💔 Losing Freddie was such a devastating loss and no matter how much time passes, missing him terribly doesn't get less painful!!💔 Freddie Darling,💖💖💖💖 you still have so much love and admiration, we love you forever and a day!!♾️♥️🌷♥️
Thanks for doing this one David. Even after all these years, to look of desolation on the faces of the guys never fails to break me. A similar one you might want to check out is Roger's solo tribute to Freddie called 'Old Friends'. Where 'Only the Good...' rips your heart out, 'Old Friends' is an affectionate rememberance of a much loved friend that can't help but bring a smile to the face.
A live version of 'Old Friends' at the 46664 concert in South Africa put on my Nelson Mandela (2003) is especially good.
Brilliant observation on Brian 's playing in Freddie's style. A tender tribute, a long goodbye between MADE IN HEAVAN and this song. Time stopped for Queen and John says it all without saying or singing a word.
Very moving reaction to a moving video! Thanks for this!
This song is beautifully done but heart wrenching! I agree about John looking broken. Seeing images of Freddie and the legacy they built together, makes it all seem so unfair that Freddie was taken much to soon. All those people, who lost their lives from something they never knew existed or that they should guard against. I wish so much that Freddie was still here and that Queen would be Queen again with Freddie & John!
Thank you David for reacting to this one it is a difficult one to watch John did look very fragile I think because you have reacted to a lot of the Queen catalogue & got to know about the band it was the right time it’s a beautiful tribute to their brother ❤️❤️
David I am so glad you waited a long time to react to this song. It’s terrible when “ new Queen reactors” play this song and say terribly dumb things about it … You’re the only one I could actually watch reacting to this song. I know you “ get it” . Thank you for your perfect reaction.
I literally teared up through the whole thing. There are great bands and singers out there that I love and I’m sad when we lose one of them but there was/ is SOMETHING about Freddie ( and Queen ) that is just different and still upsets me. Love what you said about John . He loved Freddie and they all did… but John was ( as you said ) an innocent. Thanks David. You are the best ♥️
I know what you mean. Queen was the band aside from the Beatles that I loved all four members. And since 1974 I have loved them. No other band has ever had my heart so strongly
three legends… a dedication to the fourth of them. R.I.P. Freddie
also PLEASE watch the Making of No One But You - it's another tearjerker
ruclips.net/video/ankpoJZX2qE/видео.html
Thanks brother
Much love 💗 from m Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
Melancholic
That’s how this has left me
This always brings tears to my eyes, but love it so much 💓 great reaction David
It wasn't actually recorded for six years after Freddie passed away, it was John final song he recorded, he retired from public life afterwards, and it actually included Diana Princess Of Wales and the clothes designer who'd both died before it was finally released, so the lyrics were for these as well, they wanted to make the set look like they were just in the studio going through a song, John never liked hearing his own voice on record although he'd sing on the records and in concert, but he's never fully recovered from the death of Freddie, as far as I know never moved away from the home he bought with his first big payout, after they were robbed by the ex manager, I think one of his sons is now playing Guitar, but he stays very much in the background
The designer was Gianni Versace.
John never provided any vocals on any studio work, for the fact yes he didn't like the sound of his voice and because he couldn't sing and only occasionally provided small backing vocals live but his mic wasn't ever as loud as the others
The one thing I love about this video is that all of the video inserts of Freddie are ones where he is smiling, laughing, and having fun - which seems to be what most of his closest friends remember about him. And though losing him was hard for the boys and as sad as this song is - not to say how horrible his death was - this is the Freddie they knew, loved and how they want to remember in the last “Queen” video - Freddie smiling. And what a beautiful smile it was.
It's a tough one to get through. Well done, David. 💕
I can hold it together until Brian sings "face in the window" and hits the high note; that's when the ugly crying begins. Side note, the drawing of Icarus at the very start of the song is one that Freddie did while in art school. Freddie was closer to John than the others, so it's not surprising that he is feeling the loss the most.
John never played with Queen after this song.
I don’t know if you noticed but,
When they leave the studio, there are some sounds, then, someone speaks and says, “Brian...relax...” listen for it. Brian must have lost it when they finished recording. Those guys were CRUSHED. They were truly brothers in their hearts.
That voice at the end was Rudie
@@kenholst3541 thank you for clarifying whose voice that was but, who is Rudie?
@@DeeVet1 Rudi Dolezal
He created many of their videos throughout the 80s. If you watch the making of these are
the days of our lives, breakthrough or scandal he is the guy in the colorful jacket
@@kenholst3541 oh…yes! Did not remember his name. You were very kind to respond. When I heard what he said, it broke my heart so you answered a question I thought would never be answered. I’ve loved Queen for nearly half of my 80 years and I’m still learning things I never knew. Thanks again!
His spirit flies high, he's my angel. Loved him since 1975 and always.
Fantastic tribute to the 1 & only Freddie Mercury.can hear the heartache in John,Brian & Rogers voices. Thanks for ur reaction.
It's so sad this song, thanks for doing it David, I believe this was John's last appearance with Queen, he said he couldnt do it anymore, he looks so lost bless him, it must have been hard for all of them to be fair, I'm so glad Roger and Brian carried on though because I get to see them in May, it will be my first Queen concert and I've been listening to Queen nearly 48 years since I was 16, I'm so excited I'm like a big kid lol
Sensational. Queen continues to transcend everything and spread so much love, joy, strength, creativity, confidence, and unity to all who listen! The timing of when they released the song also made it a tribute for Gianni Versace, Princess Diana, and anyone else whose life was cut tragically short. In case your wondering, the illustration is of Icarus from Greek mythology, which Freddie drew himself. It was clever of them to make the lyrical reference in "they're only flying too close to the sun." Brian and Roger have such beautiful and criminally underrated singing voices! "No one but you" truly showed that Freddie was like a brother to them, not just their frontman and that their bond was so strong, not even death could break it. Their sorrow is so clear in their faces, voices, and in every note they played/sang and were doing everything they could to not break down crying, not that I would blame them if they did. The close-up of the champagne glass on the piano was in homage to Freddie, who would sometimes toast the audience during special gigs. In 2019, Brian and his wife went to Freddie's birthplace of Zanzibar on pilgrimage to visit Freddie's childhood home, school, retrace some of his childhood steps and even visit the hospital where Freddie and his sister were born. Alongside making this video and recording the song, before he became a recluse, John participated in a Queen collaboration with Bejart+Ballet for life in honor of Freddie who was a ballet and opera enthusiast. Here is the making of video link. ruclips.net/video/YdKYpoLfCA8/видео.html
I don't know how they made it through the video either, but my best guess was the great love that they had for their eldest brother. Anyone who can possibly comment about them NOT loving each other is talking out their a$$ as Freddie would delicately say
Great reaction. You love Fred and music that’s all you need to feel this one. For myself, fan from 1977, I got to listen to this with a fellow fan the day it came out. Tears flowed. We didn’t have the video yet. There were a couple of Damnit Brians when he made us start crying again. This was before Made in Heaven so we thought we’d never hear them again. Media had mostly forgotten them (in the US), so it was an ending of the band as well as Freddie’s passing. I’m very thankful for all the new Queen fans carrying the banner forward. Please go see them live if you get the chance. I believe it makes Freddie happy (and bemused) to see his creations move forward in time.
Thank you for your heartfelt reaction.❣️ I feel you would like a documentary on RUclips Movies “The Story of Queen: Mercury Rising”. (Not for reaction, it’s 57minutes, but it would be cool to watch it with you 😊 )
No words💔😥 Thank you David for your appreciation and your love for our Freddie ❤️ and your consideration for how we feel about him!
😢😢😢😢😢 Всегда появляются слезы, когда слушаю эту песню.
I watch this video quite often and I cry every time. I can not imagine how the remaining Queen members were able to get through this without breaking down. What a beautiful Ode to Freddie. It is full of ❤️ Love.
That piano was Freddie’s. Brian has it in his home now. Freddie was like John’s big brother. John was only 19 when he joined the band and Freddie watched out for him. When Freddie passed John said- no Freddie no Queen. He was broken.I read that Roger said it took him 5 years to stop grieving for Freddie so badly. This song is beautiful but so heartbreaking. Freddie- everyone love him-
Beautiful!💥💥💥👏👏👏
This beautiful, passionate, song brings me to tears. Princess Diana had just died, and the designer Versace. In the video of how this moving tribute was made, they mention this; so the song was heavy with the emotion of the impact of their passing. You can feel it.
Love this, my heart is still broken
What a terrific reaction. So sad to see John looking so sad. Now to cheer up and remember what an awesome band this is , please react to Hero/We will Rock You (Fast Version) Live at the Bowl 1982. An instant pick me up!!
The most touching & beautiful of tributes. I’m in tears at the end every time I watch this & John is utterly devastated as you point out. Heartbreaking! 😢
Oh David, your reaction is beautifully done. Like some others have said you totally get that it's a tribute to, and the first new Queen song without Freddie.
I had to postpone my comment, because of your emotional reaction to this beautifully written, sang and performed song, although I have heard it many times. Losing a brother can always be very hard and Freddie was not only a brother, but their drive.
Well you’ve done it David I’m sitting here crying like a baby this song is so emotional but you did a beautiful reaction Freddie would be proud and your right John looks broken thanks for doing this one it’s a hard song to watch take care x x
I have this yellow vinyl single and I am pretty sure I got it in the 90's but not sure I listened to it then as Queen was pretty new for me. I recently have been listening to it and watched a couple reactions, finding that it is one of my favorites now. I knew you hadn't done it yet and I am so glad you did. These last couple songs are ones people need to watch/listen to after they've gotten to know the band and a lot of songs as it just feels better to listen to at that stage. Great reaction again. I really thought you were gonna cry, but that's because I always do. Haha.
Good luck on the upcoming move! 'Flash' and 'The Hero' soon... 🙃
Truly emotional video. I've watched it so many times and it gets me every time. I like the connection to the tragedy of Icarus, "flying too close to the sun". Aids was unknown in the 70's when Freddie probably contracted it. The pictures of Freddie interspersed in the song give me goosebumps, and also the lonely glass of champagne on the piano at the end. Thanks for another honest reaction, David.
You are wrong Freddie contacted aids in 1985 you idiot told the band then threw himself into firstly rehearsing for live aid And the rest is history in future check your fact's before commenting you pissed me and millions of fans off
Thankyou RIP Freddie
Wonderful reaction. I think about John a lot too, not to mention missing Freddie. Thank you for being you, love your channel. :-)
I heard this song for the first time in 1997 when it was released. Two years after the "Made in Heaven" album. Made In Heaven - the whole album- gutted me. Then this song. Devastating. They make you feel their pain and loss and just how much they miss him. This song leaves a Freddie shaped hollowness in me everytime I hear it. It always puts a lump in my throat and starts the tears going. Every. Single. Time.
LOVE YOUR HEART FELT TRUE DUE TO THIS WONDERFUL LEGENDARY QUEEN...YOU ALWAY'S HONOR THEM..AS THE REST OF THE TRUE "QUEEN" FAN'S ALSO CHERISH...YOUR GREAT AT YOUR WORK..KEEP IT UP..BEST TO YOU &YOUR'S
Beautiful reaction. In this video and at the FM Tribute Concert ,John is right there doing his job, but he seems set apart from the others, and I get that. In this video especially, I can't take my eyes off him. We all grieve differently. I consider myself a social introvert, so he's always had a special place in my heart.
I agree with you even though John played at the tribute concert he didn’t seem there god bless him I hope he found some peace x x
Well David- I can’t- you just nailed this proper and true.. thank you sweet man-
My heart breaks every time I watch this video and hear this song… so much love for their lost brother ❤
This song/video always makes me cry. My best friend & brother introduced Queen to me in "73 been a huge fan since that day; always play their music especially in my car (don't want to piss off neighbors) but in my life I've lost family who were young and then Freddie; my heart hurts -- (Brother age 27, Sister age 61, Father age 72, Mom age 85) good for Mom wasn't' easy for her. Life does go on; but its never the same -- never! Thank you David, your reaction is spot on!!
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After such a heartfelt reaction David I think we all need cheering up so I am going to suggest green day crowd singing bohemian rhapsody it makes you wish you were there thank you for all your amazing queen reactions nobody does them credit like you take care x x
yes! that's an amazing thing AND it always makes ME want to sing too, and that's all happiness-making - the sense of community, the emotion - and fun! - of singing along [yes, i do know all. the. words; all the vocal inflections, tonal changes etc] damn, but it's a wonderful thing to realize there are STILL so many many folks in the world who love music in general, and Queen in particular, as i do, and to remember all the joy Queen's music has given me over the years, wow. just. wow. Makes me feel so 🍀lucky🍀
So heart breaking song!! RIP Freddie
How powerful was this ? Did it not knock you over. They miss Freddie so much. My heart brakes every time I hear this. 💔 your response tells it all. Thank you Dave.
I still cry every time I hear this. That was John’s last time playing too.
Emotional - goose bumps and tears every time with this song. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us.
Again revisited ,It still breaks my heart to hear this. John was fragile and no one was there to help him through this. Yes David,you did a great job for our Freddie.
Thank you for your wonderfully heartfelt reaction to this, I can't watch it too often because I am a sobbing mess after.
I fell in love with Queen at the age of nine when I first saw Killer Queen on Top Of The Pops on a Thursday night after I ran home from Brownies so as not to miss Top Of The Pops.
When Fred died I was heartbroken. I still cry when watching them perform.
My eldest lad called one of his identical twins Freddie and when he got married his beautiful wife chose to walk up the aisle, with the twins toddling along side, to Fat Bottomed Girls.
I think I waited 10years before I could listen/watch this one and even now, I still cry every time.
Bryan May & Roger as well John Deacon they accomplished what Freddie wishes..Well done Darling ---Freddie
BRAVO, GOOD CALL, MAN.. wasn't aware of this song til a few years back , and where did it come from ,Brian explains it as a period where Princess Diana ,passed ,etc .This is absolutely beautiful and chilling ,in the way it shivers down the spine. . You are the only one who focused on John.
This man was crushed by Freddie's passing ,vowing to never play without Freddie,. There can be but one
Hi David. I felt the same way when I first saw this video. John looks so lost. John is more obvious because he's just sitting there with his bass? Obviously the other 2 had strong feelings also but were at least busy playing and singing. And of course we all know what happened with John not long after this.
Obviously this song (so brilliantly written by Brian) gets to any Queen fan. If it doesn't then where is your soul? The first few times I saw it there were tears running down my face and I didn't even realize. I have seen it enough that it doesn't happen anymore but it still is like a punch in the gut.
In NO WAY would I take away from this song but some of Brian's solo work he hits those notes. This one is a bit different I thing because it's pure emotion.
Beautiful & heartbreaking at the same time, thank you!❤️🎸❤️🥢❤️🎤
Thank you for the right mix of music in my headphones! This video and song gets me every single time while at the same time is an absolutely beautiful tribute to Freddie. I cannot comprehend being them, losing a band member like Freddie Mercury at what was without a doubt a time when the band still had so much more to write and say. What I really love about this is that you get to see the other 3 band members and just how great they really were and are? Queen was known for those harmonies and these gentlemen provided that along with their instruments as well. We also have several songs with both Brian and Roger where we get a glimpse of how great they are but Freddie was larger than life so those moments maybe were not as pivotal until you go back and pay even more attention to them as a whole, a sum of ALL the parts. I think they were SO good throughout the years, so precise, and with Freddie’s showmanship it was very easy to take them for granted, to at times forget about them when there would be no Queen without these particular set of men and Freddie Mercury. And yes, John Deacon looks devastated and my heart does indeed go out to him. They stuck with Freddie right until the end and, from experience, that is a very difficult thing to do. I admire all of them so much for so many different reasons. 💗
It is a very non-traditional Queen song, recorded in October 1997 as a tribute to Freddie but it took on a lot more significance as Diana, Princess of Wales died in the August of that year. Diana was known to be a fan of the band herself. it was gradually given a worldwide release soon after. (released 5th January 1998 in the UK)
Elton John plays a minor part in the origin of this song. The song was first put to paper a year before in 1996 when Brian unveiled the Montreux Freddie statue and Brian began writing and rewriting it was intended for a solo project.
In early 1997 Sir Elton John persuaded the three remaining members to temporary reform again for a concert in Paris. It was hard as Deaky had Retired and was very reluctant to but finally agreed. After the concert, Brian rediscovered the notes for the song and completed it. Then Brian passed it to Roger for a second opinion and after some tinkering, this was the finished result.
Brian and Roger got John on board but he only agreed to take part on the condition that it would be his last ever Queen related job. At the same time, he gave his blessing for QUEEN to continue with Brian & Roger. And John retired and has become a recluse, very rarely seen. (a photographer took a long lensed photo of John around the time of the Bohemian Rhapsody film)
You always do a great job. Your emotion is real and we love you🎤🎧🎸🙋♀️❤️
Queen staying power extended reaction
Excelente canción
Reaction Made in Heaven Queen version is incredible..
I think you are now a die hard fan, one of we lifelong fans. Really love how we see your love for Freddie, and the band, come through on your face
David,you did a great job that was respectful towards Freddie and Queen. Much appreciated as I love your comments.
This reaction - amazingly heartbreaking watching for the upteenth time the video, hearing the wonderful music by our other Queen 'boys'....well, hearing/seeing it with you - if not careful my tears will ruin this laptop,( "The face at the window??" Let Him IN !!!) Such a wonderful tribute they did. And remember it was a number of loving Queen team members working on this 'for Freddie and the 'boys! Each gave their all. I feel it. Thank YOU so much! PS - John's professionalism worked thru his emotions so touchingly and Roger's voice??? My... My... --- Of course Brian was spectacular too.
Still tear up for them every time I see this video. Have been following Queen since 1976. Awesome reaction, thank you!!!
Thank you so much for N0 one but you!
I had to watch your reaction three times before I could stop sobbing and truly listen to you David and the boys. Thankyou so much for your heartfelt reaction . You know so much about music David and I think I speak for all Queen fans with our heartfelt Thankyous to you .
This was so fragile I can't even imagine how the love for freddie is there. My heart breaks to hear this ode to are Freddie . I love him forrver.
What an exquisite tribute to their dear friend and fellow band mate. They loved and respected him tremendously. Sadly missed by all.
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John and Freddie loved each other and John has never recovered from losing his friend.