Freddie has a degree in graphic art, Roger Taylor on drums has a degree in biology, John Deacon on base guitar has an engineering degree, and lead guitarist Dr. Brian May has a Phd in astrophysics. They are all brilliant singers and have each written hit records for the band. You're gonna be surprised at how much of their music you actually know.
After one of the Shows in Philly, we went to the Penrose Diner, for a bite, and sitting in a booth was Brian, John & Roger doing the same, Freddie was not with them, I thought I was gonna die, it was so shocking, I walked past to the restroom, & whispered Fantastic Show boys, & they smiled...and I went back to my booth.A true highlight, I adored Roger true Story 😊❤❤❤
I'm 62 and it gives me great pleasure to understand that you young people recognize at least some of you the Beautiful music that came before you. I know that I forgot music existed before I did. And only after years of grief an anger that I came home to love music again I love music and I love you if you read this
Scientifically proven that no other voice has ever been the same in recent history. Physical gifts plus un-matched artistry and showmanship by the whole band.
His voice is gold because he was a gift from God, only on earth for 45 years, but a gift to us all, and his music and talent (and the talent of all 4 of Queen) live forever.
His talents were absolutely God given. He appreciated that & worked mightily to realize his potential. He was brilliant in so many ways ,unique & unforgettable . P.S I read that the drink was tea with possibly honey for his throat.
Freddy was a freak of nature honestly. His range was absolutely insane. He had very high roof of his mouth which allowed him to have that crazy range. Paired with possibly the best tone out of any guitarists, a drummer with a solid falsetto, a bassist that wrote some of the most timeless bass riffs of all time, and all four of them write music and lyrics... you have a match made in heaven
Sometimes I think about how stupid lucky you have to be to get a group like this. Or the Beatles for example, how is it that these people just find each other.
The thing I enjoy most about people discovering Queen is not when they see how incredible Freddie is, that's a given, it's when they discover how immensely talented John, Roger and Brian are. How each wrote songs that reached #1 on the charts. When they dive deep and listen to songs like '39 and I'm in love with my car to see how amazing Brian and Roger's voices are. When they hear all of John's iconic bass lines. When they get into songs with deep meanings or realize a song they've heard a million times is made by queen. And of course, once they see these 4 perform live. In my opinion, the epitome of a perfect band. Yes, Freddie gets the attention, as he should, there will never be anyone like him, but man, Queen isn't Queen if any of the 4 aren't there.
Freddie was literally a human metronome, and is widely known for his clarity of enunciation. The magic increases exponentially in the live versions. I think they are the greatest rock ensemble of all time.
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You love his voice because he was and still is regarded as the BEST male vocalist and frontman of all time. Wait until you see him live on stage! #MIND #BLOWING This band is LEGENDARY!
Welcome to the rabbit hole. You haven't even scratched the surface. They are so incredible live that every song has two faces. Must check out the live in Montreal concert of somebody to love if you want to be impressed. Love your reactions to Queen. Welcome to the Queen Army.
@@Youssefouchehd If that was impressive then watch the links of one man show (M.Winslow from police academy) he is pretty crazy [the record man of 10.000 voices] since he needs no instruments at all only his voice and a microphone )+speakers & amplifier) to do the whole instrumental concert live with voice + sound effects : ua-cam.com/video/4NOmalcIZZw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RLAaJy3q-5s/v-deo.html
As much as I love this recording, I absolutely adore the live version in Montreal 1981. I've heard it hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps. The best live performance EVER!! Long live Queen ❤️❤️❤️
It has been 50 years since Queen formed. and twenty one years with Freddie.. Most bands maybe last a few years now a days but this just goes to show you how special this band was and How much Brian and Roger still love Freddie.
They love Freddie? LOL Why then was Freddie portrayed as such a tormented villain of the band in the biopic, the biopic that made soooo much money for May and Taylor? Now the younger gens keep quoting the movie repeating things Freddie NEVER said and making statements about him as based on a completely fabricated narcissistic and self-loathing character, which Freddie never was! May has always competed with Freddie and does so to this day! It’s sordid.
I was lucky enough to see them twice! ❤️❤️❤️There has never been any band as good as Queen. All four so talented and ahead of their time! When the press would say that Freddie was Queen, he would always reply, “There are four of us in the band darling, I’m just the lead singer!”
Both performance versions are worth watching--both in formal blue attire and the other both dressed in formal black tux/gown! Also must watch the other duets with the paired Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé "The Golden Boy " and " How do I go on"
Freddie has a fantastic vocal range - soft, sweet falsettos up to gravely, harsh tones and everything else in between & beyond. Glad you listen to Official Versions of Queen first because you get the delicate harmonies that they are known for. Now when you move onto their live concerts you will appreciate that this band was freaking incredible. They don't mess around. You'll get the performances that will blow you away. For this particular song, "Somebody To Love - Queen Live in Montreal 1981".
Freddie’s voice has been studied by scientists and universities!! After you react to the live version (Montreal, best). Next check out: Killer Queen, You Take my Breath Away , and Don’t Stop Me Now. You’re just getting started. Glad you listened to the requests. You will have a blast!!
These guys are something so special. Totally blessed to have grown up listening to them. And they still bring me all the joy years later. Loving watching every second of you discovering them
You are quite right about his voice. A professional opera singer was also blown away. (The Charismatic Voice). She said he was naturally using techniques that opera singers use! Well done, young man. : )
His name is Freddie Mercury and he’s rated the best rock vocalist in history! Queen is an amazing band and one of the best in history. They were together 20 years before Freddie died. His range is off the charts. You need to hear them live. They sound even better live. It was back in the days there wasn’t any auto tube or tricks. Just pure talent. You need to react to Somebody To Love live in Montreal 1981. Also, react to the number 1 rated live rock and roll performance in history. It’s Queen at Live Aid 1985. It was a 16 hour charity event to raise money to help the starving in Ethiopia. Each band had 17 minutes to do their best. Queen stole the show. It’s amazing. There will never be another Freddie Mercury
I have just discovered your channel this morning and your reactions are so pure and genuine. I grew up with my parents listening to Queen so have been very aware of their awesome talent for many years but even now I still get goosebumps listening to Freddie's outstanding range and vocals. Will you be doing any new reactions on your channel? So many superb Queen songs are out there along with other wonderful artists!
If you haven't heard much of this mans music then you're about to have your mind blown... this is tip of the iceberg stuff. I'm so glad to see Queen having this massive resurgence recently.
I can't remember a moment in my life without Queen and I have raised my children the same way. I can't remember the first time I listened to them, they were always there. I love your reaction and I get so happy seeing you so amazed and how Fk awesome these guys are... Please continue to make videos of your reactions to more of their masterpieces... there's a lot of them but I can assure you you will find an audience!! RIP Freddie
Understand you are reacting to studio versions first but can't wait to see your face when you react to the live versions!! 😊 Freddie's voice is fabulous and live his charisma is stellar!
You should definitely check out some of their live performances, like live at wembley 1986 and live at Montreal 1981. Ah and somebody to love live at the bowl 1982 is a fucking banger 🔥
The live one to watch on this song is at Montreal. Good reaction to this song. Yeah, even the studio version of this song is great. All the members of Queen are He. All men who identify as men.
We will never see that wonderful, unique, beautiful music again. But I just keep playing it . Never dies . One of Freddie's words " Bliss" again " Bliss .💋
What is it about you honey? You are infectious- joyful- I hope you join all of the Queen fans- I am 69 years old and love seeing your appreciation of Freddie and Queen- now- around 200 more songs to go-😉😉👏👏. Your reaction was fabulous!!
I only discovered Free Love a few weeks ago. IT WAS STUNNING. I couldn’t believe it was him (until he dropped briefly to a lower note) I’ve talked to few Queen fans who hadn’t heard it. (Or the Barcelona album, either.) So Thankful 😁
Can you >imagine how much fun that it was to be living when all of this great music was happening? I have been around for all of it, but at least you can see it now. He was great. His band was great!
Fun fact: Though Freddie didn't consider himself to be a great pianist, he was. Watch his hands, the way he dips his wrists down. He was triple jointed and, according to those who knew him well, could bend his hands all the way back. Very flexible all over, too, thus some of his iconic moves onstage, bending over backwards, etc.
Kerry, hyper-flexible wrist is NOT something to boast about. It points at a weakness in the wrist and poor hand positioning. So, As good and entertaining as Freddie was, he was not a great pianist. He also completed only 4 out of 8 grades of the piano proficiency course.
I was born in the 50's. Queen was my favorite band in the 70's. Freddie and his voice is legend. Love your reaction to him! I'm happy you've discovered Queen's talent.
They are all extremely talented. Freddie Mercury is lead singer and piano. Roger Taylor is the drummer and back ground vocals. Brian May is guitarist and background vocals. John Deacan is Bassist. They all wrote multiple hit songs for Queen.
Freddie was out of this world....his vocal range is vast, he can sing high and low and everything inbetween to perfection and his voice can suit any genre of music because he is so versatile. He wrote the best song in history...well that's what everyone voted plus he wrote many other classics. He is an incredible composer and his music is art with so many transitions and unique styles, he could pack out stadiums... he was the brain behind all the videos and how they are so artistic...he can play lots of musical instruments very well....his stage presence is second to nobody....he was a quite humble man but at the drop of the hat he could be the most charismatic colourful character ever. Every part of being a great musician Freddie has those skills and talent but his is on another level but let's not forget the rest of the band each of whom contributed by them all writing songs and all being very artistic and skilled musicians in their own right....and put all 4 of them together and you get musical nirvana in Queen.
Ah man. Your face! From what I've heard about Freddie, he would be so pleased that you listening to their music put such a huge smile on your face. So glad you enjoyed it. Made me smile too 😁👏👏
Check out His performance at the Live Aid Concert in 1985. And then find the crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody before a Green Day concert in 2017 long after Freddie passed. . Unbelievable how he lives on for his fans, even those who weren't born when he died. He was the Greatest Showman.
Freddie's pronounce was he. The studio version is great, but you have to check out the live version from Montreal. If you think this is good...just wait.
I just have to say how much I LOVE your reaction. To see some one recognize how amazing Freddie's voice is but also how amazing the background vocals are. I watch reactions to chase the feeling I got the first time I heard them. If I had a men in black "flashy thingy" I would use it so I could hear them for the fist time again.
Please check out the 1981 live version. The band was on fire. As for Marc Martel, he is a Freddie Mercury sound alike and IMO is the best option for seeing and hearing the studio versions live today. The video you mentioned was his audition for Queen's official tribute band. He got the job. His solo Bohemian Rhapsody has 46 million views and his tribute show is fantastic. Enjoy the Queen rabbit hole. I got lost in it a few years ago. Its a great ride!
Ohhhh my dear...you will be utterly amazed at the diversity of the band Queen! Freddie Mercury is hands down one of the best entertainers, artists to bless us with his astounding talent.
Good reaction. Marc Martel is very good; he was selected for the Queen extravaganza tour although not with Queen members, they did select the members to do it. Marc also recorded bits and pieces used in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.
Queen and Freddie are the best! I really enjoy your reactions to them and am so happy you are enjoying what we’ve enjoyed for the past 50 years! More Queen please!
Been listening to Queen for 30 years,never get tired of listening to them - and I remember exactly where I was the moment I heard Freddie Mercury had died!
its so heart warming seeing someone feel wat i felt wem i first listened to his songs, my dad got me to listen to them when i was really young and im glad he did cus i would never be in love with music as much as i am now if he didnt. i cant wait for him to see the live performances
Freddie Mercury had a unique voice that allowed himself and the other members of Queen to sing in every genre. All of the group contributed to their impressive catalogue of music. This is also why Queen, despite the loss of Freddie, is still as strong as when the songs were first written and performed. Queen now has a new front man in Adam Lambert who also shares Freddie's unbelievable talent and has been touring with Queen for the last seven years. If you get a chance, take a listen to him.
Glad that you are listening to studio versions as well as live. The are both amazing. In the studio versions, you get the full effect of what they envisioned the work to be - lots of multi-layering and taking the technology of the time as far as it can go. Brian May (the lead guitarist) said he listens to their studio stuff and he doesn’t know how they did it with the technology available then. Then the live versions - a little stripped down from the studio versions, but no less spectacular. Some songs I prefer the studio versions, some I like the live version better. My only advice is that when you listen to the studio versions, use headphones. You will be amazed. Hope you enjoy this adventure into Queen’s music - they were totally unique and you will never hear a song that sounds like another Queen song or any other song - and there will be some you know, but didn’t know it was Queen. (And they have VERY passionate fans. I’m one of them from the early days). LOL
If you are just jumping into the classic rock rabbit hole, you have a long, amazing trip ahead! No better place to start than with Queen and the immortal Freddie Mercury!
Liite! LOL, you're such a joy to watch! I just discovered you, discovering Queen or should I say, Freddie! Yes, he is a he lol. I think you would enjoy reading up on this man and learning about his background. All I can say is that if you think you're blown away now?!? Wait until you discover how he became this way from early childhood. You'll love this man that much more! Keep up the good work, your reactions are truly refreshing! BTW Freddie also sang with Montserrat Cabella Barcelona. He wrote the song and sang both parts to her and she agreed to sing with him. She's a famous Soprano Opera Singer whom he idolized. He was so nervous. lol
Great reaction!! My favorite cover of this song is done by George Michael as a tribute to Freddie. Also, you absolutely MUST react to their Live Aid performance at Wimbley. It is one of the most epic moments in music history.
I think that the most amazing thing about Freddie Mercury was that he actually outdid himself and Bohemian Rhapsody when he wrote Somebody To Love. This song still blows my mind.
QUEEN is the name of the band!! HE the greatest vocalist & frontman in the world FREDDIE MERCURY! Brilliant musicians in the studio and masters of the live performance! In 2020, Queen voted best live rock band of all time! It is required by law that after watching the studio version you must watch & witness the live version! Every version of Somebody To Love is unique!! Most fans request Montreal 1981 which is perfection ... I do like the Milton Keynes 1982 version, too due to the energy oozing from Freddie!! It’s HOT HOT 🥵🔥🔥
Wonderful reactions, thank you ❤ I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it before, but .. the actual biological reason why Freddie’s voice is so golden and magical .. he had 4 extra teeth. He never had the dental work to fix it (thank goodness) and it pushed his teeth out of alignment as he grew. This resulted in his 4 octave vocal range, which is considered rare. We can all thank Mother Nature and the NHS Dental plan in England (healthcare is free, dental is not!) for Queen. And I know it’s been YEARS since you posted the video, and I haven’t looked through all of your videos yet, but you should reach to The crowd at a Green Day concert, singing Bohemian Rhapsody, word for word with no one on stage. 65K plus people. You’ll get goosebumps and it will feel like Freddie’s spirit is in that crowd. ❤
Litte, funny story. When this song first came out I heard it a few times and decided to play it for some friends. The song started and everyone kind of looked at each other. And I said...give it time. By the end everyone was dancing around and everywhere you went for the next six moths this song was playing. Bless the 70's. We had the music.
You already know this i think but Freddie is considered to be one of the best singers / musicians to have ever lived. Can´t wait for your reactions to LIVE performances. Freddie was one of a kind when it came to crowd interaction.
No one, and no band like Freddie and Queen. You're right, do the studio and then the live. they are both so good and sometimes so different. Both fantastic.
I agree - I like thst he is doing the studio versions first. These are pure art, constructed to perfection. The live versions show Freddie’s incredible energy and one-of-a-kind showmanship, but his stunning and unique vocal talent can most fully be appreciated in the studio versions IMO. These are masterpieces.
His accurate enunciation of every word he sings (and speaks) is what allows him to "speak" to us. Grew up with these guys in my teens. I dont get tired of listening to him.
Freddie has a degree in graphic art, Roger Taylor on drums has a degree in biology, John Deacon on base guitar has an engineering degree, and lead guitarist Dr. Brian May has a Phd in astrophysics. They are all brilliant singers and have each written hit records for the band. You're gonna be surprised at how much of their music you actually know.
They each wrote a number one song
Not even the beatles did that
You have to give it to Roger Taylor for his amazing pipes too! 😍
After one of the Shows in Philly, we went to the Penrose Diner, for a bite, and sitting in a booth was Brian, John & Roger doing the same, Freddie was not with them, I thought I was gonna die, it was so shocking, I walked past to the restroom, & whispered Fantastic Show boys, & they smiled...and I went back to my booth.A true highlight, I adored Roger true Story 😊❤❤❤
@@caroleann_2142 Wow! I wish I'd been there too.
@@Chris-kj7de I Wondered why are they....Here? No room service? 🥰
As a 60 year old, imagine how that “golden voice” sounded when he first came on the scene. It was literally Angelic.
I'm 62 and it gives me great pleasure to understand that you young people recognize at least some of you the Beautiful music that came before you. I know that I forgot music existed before I did. And only after years of grief an anger that I came home to love music again I love music and I love you if you read this
And now he’s lead singing with the most decorated angels 🥹🥹
Got to see them in concert at 15 ❤❤❤❤
Im legit worried for you. When you finally watch Freddie performing live, youre gonna have a mini stroke
Doctor should be on stand-by 😂
.....charging paddles to defibrillate!! 😂
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√v^√v^√♥ courtesy of nurse Janice
Please have your doctor's number on speed dial, you'll need it 😂😂😂
it's so heartwarming to see somebody seeing the GOLD in Freddie so long after his death. The world lost one of the greatest in him
In my opinion Freddie Mercury RIP was the greatest frontman ever. Can't wait for you to get to their live performances
Yes! The live versions are excellent!
It's live so a.s.a.p you need to watch it.
@zappafan11 Freddie had the range and he was gifted with 4 octave of vocal range so u can't compare Freddie with Steve.
@zappafan11 No! You're so WRONG. FREDDIE DID THE MOST. PLAYED 4 INSTRUMENTS! COULD SING GREAT OPERA TOO.
@zappafan11 Freddie had the Audience Connection
They Connected to him Like NO OTHERS! YOU'RE MISSING HOW IMPORTANT THIS IS
Scientifically proven that no other voice has ever been the same in recent history. Physical gifts plus un-matched artistry and showmanship by the whole band.
His voice is gold because he was a gift from God, only on earth for 45 years, but a gift to us all, and his music and talent (and the talent of all 4 of Queen) live forever.
His talents were absolutely God given. He appreciated that & worked mightily to realize his potential. He was brilliant in so many ways ,unique & unforgettable .
P.S I read that the drink was tea with possibly honey for his throat.
And now I have no doubt that he’s leading the angelic choir 🥹
Freddy was a freak of nature honestly. His range was absolutely insane. He had very high roof of his mouth which allowed him to have that crazy range. Paired with possibly the best tone out of any guitarists, a drummer with a solid falsetto, a bassist that wrote some of the most timeless bass riffs of all time, and all four of them write music and lyrics... you have a match made in heaven
Sometimes I think about how stupid lucky you have to be to get a group like this. Or the Beatles for example, how is it that these people just find each other.
The thing I enjoy most about people discovering Queen is not when they see how incredible Freddie is, that's a given, it's when they discover how immensely talented John, Roger and Brian are. How each wrote songs that reached #1 on the charts. When they dive deep and listen to songs like '39 and I'm in love with my car to see how amazing Brian and Roger's voices are. When they hear all of John's iconic bass lines. When they get into songs with deep meanings or realize a song they've heard a million times is made by queen.
And of course, once they see these 4 perform live. In my opinion, the epitome of a perfect band. Yes, Freddie gets the attention, as he should, there will never be anyone like him, but man, Queen isn't Queen if any of the 4 aren't there.
Some people forget Queen were four equal parts , Freddie would often mention that .
100% true
Queen is amazing because there are 4 truly gifted musicians. They found each other and that is gods plan. They make heavenly music!!
YES!!
Fun fact! Brian May is a astrophysician🤗
Freddie was literally a human metronome, and is widely known for his clarity of enunciation. The magic increases exponentially in the live versions. I think they are the greatest rock ensemble of all time.
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Great reaction. Freddie Mercury can sing anything. The whole band is amazing. Now watch it live in Montreal 81 ty
The Montreal version is like the studio version on steroids. 🔥🔥
You gotta check out Marc Martel! Voice coaches say that "He is the Reincarnation of Freddie Mercury" 💯Haunting reaction!!
@@maryhuhnke8496 Only ONE FREDDIE MECURY= THE GREATEST!! DOES IT ALL!! PLAYS DRUMS TOO! GUITAR!! SINGS OPERA TOO!! THE GOAT= GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!🐯🐯🐯🔱🔱🔱🔱🏆🏆🏆🏆👟👟👑👑👑🎤🎵🎶🎼🎹🎹
I was at that concert in Montreal. Amazing beyond words
I love how your face breaks into a spontaneous uncontrollable smile every time you hear Freddie
You love his voice because he was and still is regarded as the BEST male vocalist and frontman of all time. Wait until you see him live on stage!
#MIND #BLOWING
This band is LEGENDARY!
This^^100%.
Freddie can never be replaced.. you right he is GOLD always will be
Welcome to the rabbit hole. You haven't even scratched the surface. They are so incredible live that every song has two faces. Must check out the live in Montreal concert of somebody to love if you want to be impressed. Love your reactions to Queen. Welcome to the Queen Army.
YESSSS - Voted in 2020 best live Rock Band of all time!
@@debramoore7513 DOUBLE HOORAY \(^o^)/*\(^o^)/
Awe - I love your reaction! ❤❤❤❤. Yout happy giggle of joy os such a universal feeling wjen listening to Freddie/Queen!
Between the instruments and vocals Queen pulls you in...it's like they hug you and won't let go
"it's like they hug you and won't let go" LOVE IT.
That's a wonderful analogy: "They hug you and won't let go!"
Love that ... love the hugs!!
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I don’t want them to let go
Nobody can ever compair to Freddie. He is a diamond in the sky with an unbelievable voice.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Queen live versions are even better in my opinion! Freddie Mercury greatest vocalist and performer of all time 🐐
Montreal 1981 is LEGENDARY
yep...Freddie AND QUEEN...is going viral with 1981 Montreal...keep it moving....
Not the greatest vocalist. But he is incredible
@@CorruptInsurgence i think there's no one better thana him 🕺
@@Youssefouchehd If that was impressive then watch the links of one man show (M.Winslow from police academy) he is pretty crazy [the record man of 10.000 voices] since he needs no instruments at all only his voice and a microphone )+speakers & amplifier) to do the whole instrumental concert live with voice + sound effects :
ua-cam.com/video/4NOmalcIZZw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/RLAaJy3q-5s/v-deo.html
As much as I love this recording, I absolutely adore the live version in Montreal 1981. I've heard it hundreds of times and it still gives me goosebumps. The best live performance EVER!! Long live Queen ❤️❤️❤️
It has been 50 years since Queen formed. and twenty one years with Freddie.. Most bands maybe last a few years now a days but this just goes to show you how special this band was and How much Brian and Roger still love Freddie.
Thy are truly a Band of Brothers!!
It's been 30 years since Freddie passed in November
They love Freddie? LOL Why then was Freddie portrayed as such a tormented villain of the band in the biopic, the biopic that made soooo much money for May and Taylor? Now the younger gens keep quoting the movie repeating things Freddie NEVER said and making statements about him as based on a completely fabricated narcissistic and self-loathing character, which Freddie never was!
May has always competed with Freddie and does so to this day! It’s sordid.
Yes the band was amazingly talented. Each one of them.
Freddie is the best singer and Showman that has ever been put on Earth. He died way too soon but his music will live on forever
I was lucky enough to see them twice! ❤️❤️❤️There has never been any band as good as Queen. All four so talented and ahead of their time! When the press would say that Freddie was Queen, he would always reply, “There are four of us in the band darling, I’m just the lead singer!”
Freddie's voice was unique in many ways. Have a listen to "Barcelona" his duet with opera singer Montserrat Caballe.
Great suggestion. Freddie singing opera his way. What he could do with his voice!🎶🎤💗
When he offered it up for the Barcelona Olympics he sang both parts
@@patpeck2405 It shows just how talented he was.
Barcelona is one of my favorites, as well as seven seas of rye. But to be honest I wouldn't be able to pick a favorite if someone had a gun to my head
Both performance versions are worth watching--both in formal blue attire and the other both dressed in formal black tux/gown! Also must watch the other duets with the paired Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé "The Golden Boy " and " How do I go on"
Freddie has a fantastic vocal range - soft, sweet falsettos up to gravely, harsh tones and everything else in between & beyond. Glad you listen to Official Versions of Queen first because you get the delicate harmonies that they are known for. Now when you move onto their live concerts you will appreciate that this band was freaking incredible. They don't mess around. You'll get the performances that will blow you away. For this particular song, "Somebody To Love - Queen Live in Montreal 1981".
Freddie’s voice has been studied by scientists and universities!!
After you react to the live version (Montreal, best). Next check out: Killer Queen, You Take my Breath Away , and Don’t Stop Me Now.
You’re just getting started. Glad you listened to the requests. You will have a blast!!
These guys are something so special. Totally blessed to have grown up listening to them. And they still bring me all the joy years later. Loving watching every second of you discovering them
YOu're going to be fun discovering Queen. "He's so into it" .. every. single. performance!
You are quite right about his voice. A professional opera singer was also blown away. (The Charismatic Voice). She said he was naturally using techniques that opera singers use! Well done, young man.
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His name is Freddie Mercury and he’s rated the best rock vocalist in history! Queen is an amazing band and one of the best in history. They were together 20 years before Freddie died. His range is off the charts.
You need to hear them live. They sound even better live. It was back in the days there wasn’t any auto tube or tricks. Just pure talent.
You need to react to Somebody To Love live in Montreal 1981.
Also, react to the number 1 rated live rock and roll performance in history. It’s Queen at Live Aid 1985. It was a 16 hour charity event to raise money to help the starving in Ethiopia. Each band had 17 minutes to do their best. Queen stole the show. It’s amazing.
There will never be another Freddie Mercury
I have just discovered your channel this morning and your reactions are so pure and genuine. I grew up with my parents listening to Queen so have been very aware of their awesome talent for many years but even now I still get goosebumps listening to Freddie's outstanding range and vocals. Will you be doing any new reactions on your channel? So many superb Queen songs are out there along with other wonderful artists!
If you haven't heard much of this mans music then you're about to have your mind blown... this is tip of the iceberg stuff. I'm so glad to see Queen having this massive resurgence recently.
Queen had a singer, two fantastic singers - and Freddie Mercury
And each of them composed a No.1 Hit for the band.
This was inspired from Aretha Franklin..Freddie loved her. He said this was his best and favourite song.
I can't remember a moment in my life without Queen and I have raised my children the same way. I can't remember the first time I listened to them, they were always there. I love your reaction and I get so happy seeing you so amazed and how Fk awesome these guys are... Please continue to make videos of your reactions to more of their masterpieces... there's a lot of them but I can assure you you will find an audience!! RIP Freddie
Understand you are reacting to studio versions first but can't wait to see your face when you react to the live versions!! 😊 Freddie's voice is fabulous and live his charisma is stellar!
I cant wait to see his face.
Watch the Live Aid set.
It's so crazy how talented a human being could be. AMEN! PREACH IT!
You should definitely check out some of their live performances, like live at wembley 1986 and live at Montreal 1981. Ah and somebody to love live at the bowl 1982 is a fucking banger 🔥
Queen’s on Fire at the Bowl 🔥🔥
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I love watching someone fall in love with a legendary artist. It’s like seeing someone look at the Grand Canyon for the first time.
The live one to watch on this song is at Montreal. Good reaction to this song. Yeah, even the studio version of this song is great. All the members of Queen are He. All men who identify as men.
It may be Freddie's best single song performance ever. Of Course Live Aid may be the best set ever in rock history.
My fav rendition of this song
We will never see that wonderful, unique, beautiful music again. But I just keep playing it . Never dies . One of Freddie's words " Bliss" again " Bliss .💋
What is it about you honey? You are infectious- joyful-
I hope you join all of the Queen fans- I am 69 years old and love seeing your appreciation of Freddie and Queen- now- around 200 more songs to go-😉😉👏👏. Your reaction was fabulous!!
Please listen to Freddie singing the opera songs he wrote- or better yet- ‘Exercises in Free Love’ YOU WILL FLIP OUT!! Love you-
I only discovered Free Love a few weeks ago. IT WAS STUNNING. I couldn’t believe it was him (until he dropped briefly to a lower note)
I’ve talked to few Queen fans who hadn’t heard it. (Or the Barcelona album, either.) So Thankful 😁
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Totally agree .🦘
MASTER AT WORK!!!!!
R.I.P FREDDIE WE HEAR YOU SINGING FROM HEAVEN
Awesome to watch someone discover Freddie for the first time! He was very special!
Can you >imagine how much fun that it was to be living when all of this great music was happening? I have been around for all of it, but at least you can see it now. He was great. His band was great!
Fun fact: Though Freddie didn't consider himself to be a great pianist, he was. Watch his hands, the way he dips his wrists down. He was triple jointed and, according to those who knew him well, could bend his hands all the way back. Very flexible all over, too, thus some of his iconic moves onstage, bending over backwards, etc.
Kerry, hyper-flexible wrist is NOT something to boast about. It points at a weakness in the wrist and poor hand positioning. So, As good and entertaining as Freddie was, he was not a great pianist. He also completed only 4 out of 8 grades of the piano proficiency course.
@@papabearM3 I wonder how many grades Mozart Beethoven and Chopin passed?
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Iris, I love Freddie very much.
I was born in the 50's. Queen was my favorite band in the 70's. Freddie and his voice is legend. Love your reaction to him! I'm happy you've discovered Queen's talent.
They are all extremely talented. Freddie Mercury is lead singer and piano. Roger Taylor is the drummer and back ground vocals. Brian May is guitarist and background vocals. John Deacan is Bassist. They all wrote multiple hit songs for Queen.
Freddie was out of this world....his vocal range is vast, he can sing high and low and everything inbetween to perfection and his voice can suit any genre of music because he is so versatile. He wrote the best song in history...well that's what everyone voted plus he wrote many other classics. He is an incredible composer and his music is art with so many transitions and unique styles, he could pack out stadiums... he was the brain behind all the videos and how they are so artistic...he can play lots of musical instruments very well....his stage presence is second to nobody....he was a quite humble man but at the drop of the hat he could be the most charismatic colourful character ever. Every part of being a great musician Freddie has those skills and talent but his is on another level but let's not forget the rest of the band each of whom contributed by them all writing songs and all being very artistic and skilled musicians in their own right....and put all 4 of them together and you get musical nirvana in Queen.
Ah man. Your face! From what I've heard about Freddie, he would be so pleased that you listening to their music put such a huge smile on your face. So glad you enjoyed it. Made me smile too 😁👏👏
I was so lucky to see them live when I was 16 at Cobo Hall in Detroit, 1980 or 81. The guitarist is an astrophysicist. Such a loss when Freddie died.
One of the greatest bands!! Freddie (he) was a musical genius!!
Check out His performance at the Live Aid Concert in 1985. And then find the crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody before a Green Day concert in 2017 long after Freddie passed. . Unbelievable how he lives on for his fans, even those who weren't born when he died. He was the Greatest Showman.
Freddie's pronounce was he. The studio version is great, but you have to check out the live version from Montreal. If you think this is good...just wait.
YESSSS live version at Montreal 1981.
I just have to say how much I LOVE your reaction. To see some one recognize how amazing Freddie's voice is but also how amazing the background vocals are. I watch reactions to chase the feeling I got the first time I heard them. If I had a men in black "flashy thingy" I would use it so I could hear them for the fist time again.
I love watching someone discovering queen for their first time!
Freddie had a 4 octave range hence he could quickly go high and low with ease which you will hear when you listen to the live stuff
Ur smile makes me smile 😃 he is gifted an a beautiful voice ....never get sick of listening 2 him .....an d guitarist is Brian May ...stunning also ✋
Please check out the 1981 live version. The band was on fire.
As for Marc Martel, he is a Freddie Mercury sound alike and IMO is the best option for seeing and hearing the studio versions live today. The video you mentioned was his audition for Queen's official tribute band. He got the job.
His solo Bohemian Rhapsody has 46 million views and his tribute show is fantastic.
Enjoy the Queen rabbit hole. I got lost in it a few years ago. Its a great ride!
Ohhhh my dear...you will be utterly amazed at the diversity of the band Queen! Freddie Mercury is hands down one of the best entertainers, artists to bless us with his astounding talent.
Love your reactions! In addition to White Queen, you might also like Take My Breath Away
Great vid dude. Fred was simply the greatest frontman ever. I don’t see how anyone can be greater than him with a mic and on a stage.
Good reaction. Marc Martel is very good; he was selected for the Queen extravaganza tour although not with Queen members, they did select the members to do it. Marc also recorded bits and pieces used in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie.
so beautiful what you said "how talented a human being can be". never heard more appropriate words for freddie! you nailed it!
Queen and Freddie are the best! I really enjoy your reactions to them and am so happy you are enjoying what we’ve enjoyed for the past 50 years! More Queen please!
Freddie is a vocalist we will literally never get again !! He was one on a million
Oh hey! A new Queen fan! I’m here for this journey....:)
I love the genuine reaction. The admiration for the voice, composition and instrumentals is so refreshing.
Wait till you do the live version at Montreal...you are going to love it
No auto tune, no tracks, no nothing except GOD given talent.
Been listening to Queen for 30 years,never get tired of listening to them - and I remember exactly where I was the moment I heard Freddie Mercury had died!
Nice reaction. More QUEEN please
its so heart warming seeing someone feel wat i felt wem i first listened to his songs, my dad got me to listen to them when i was really young and im glad he did cus i would never be in love with music as much as i am now if he didnt. i cant wait for him to see the live performances
Please please please keep doing Queen reactions, and as many have said, their live performances should not be overlooked, to say the least!
Freddie Mercury had a unique voice that allowed himself and the other members of Queen to sing in every genre. All of the group contributed to their impressive catalogue of music. This is also why Queen, despite the loss of Freddie, is still as strong as when the songs were first written and performed. Queen now has a new front man in Adam Lambert who also shares Freddie's unbelievable talent and has been touring with Queen for the last seven years. If you get a chance, take a listen to him.
Glad that you are listening to studio versions as well as live. The are both amazing. In the studio versions, you get the full effect of what they envisioned the work to be - lots of multi-layering and taking the technology of the time as far as it can go. Brian May (the lead guitarist) said he listens to their studio stuff and he doesn’t know how they did it with the technology available then. Then the live versions - a little stripped down from the studio versions, but no less spectacular. Some songs I prefer the studio versions, some I like the live version better. My only advice is that when you listen to the studio versions, use headphones. You will be amazed. Hope you enjoy this adventure into Queen’s music - they were totally unique and you will never hear a song that sounds like another Queen song or any other song - and there will be some you know, but didn’t know it was Queen. (And they have VERY passionate fans. I’m one of them from the early days). LOL
Adding this comment because I want to give you more likes. ✔✔✔✔✔
If you are just jumping into the classic rock rabbit hole, you have a long, amazing trip ahead!
No better place to start than with Queen and the immortal Freddie Mercury!
Welcome to Queen, the best band ever. Freddie Mercury, Dr. Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon 💛
Professor Brian May even.
Liite! LOL, you're such a joy to watch! I just discovered you, discovering Queen or should I say, Freddie! Yes, he is a he lol. I think you would enjoy reading up on this man and learning about his background. All I can say is that if you think you're blown away now?!? Wait until you discover how he became this way from early childhood. You'll love this man that much more! Keep up the good work, your reactions are truly refreshing! BTW Freddie also sang with Montserrat Cabella Barcelona. He wrote the song and sang both parts to her and she agreed to sing with him. She's a famous Soprano Opera Singer whom he idolized. He was so nervous. lol
Great reaction!! My favorite cover of this song is done by George Michael as a tribute to Freddie. Also, you absolutely MUST react to their Live Aid performance at Wimbley. It is one of the most epic moments in music history.
Oh my god what I would GIVE to get that first chill of hearing anything Freddie Mercury sings for the first time again. I envy you 😂
Great reaction, your smiles along the reaction, makes it all good for me youngman. Thankyou and Looking forward to more Queen. Much bless to You!
I’m a Hugh Queen fan. Can’t listen to any of their songs without the hair on the back of my neck standing up. WONDERFUL Magic 🇬🇧
And growing up on Queen, I don’t think Freddie Mercury would care what pronoun you use. He loved everybody. And his voice was gold. Pure gold.
I think that the most amazing thing about Freddie Mercury was that he actually outdid himself and Bohemian Rhapsody when he wrote Somebody To Love.
This song still blows my mind.
QUEEN is the name of the band!! HE the greatest vocalist & frontman in the world FREDDIE MERCURY! Brilliant musicians in the studio and masters of the live performance! In 2020, Queen voted best live rock band of all time! It is required by law that after watching the studio version you must watch & witness the live version! Every version of Somebody To Love is unique!! Most fans request Montreal 1981 which is perfection ... I do like the Milton Keynes 1982 version, too due to the energy oozing from Freddie!! It’s HOT HOT 🥵🔥🔥
Naughty Freddie expertly showcasing his pole climbing expertise. If this was an Olympic ◯◯◯◯◯ event he would win the GOLD ♉(ˆ⌣ˆ)
I love your pure reaction of admiration and awe of one of the very best singers and bands of all time!
Yes, his voice is gold, no autotune, just Freddie and the boys belting it out and sounding like they had a choir...they didn't, it was ALL Queen.
Wonderful reactions, thank you ❤ I don’t know if anyone has mentioned it before, but .. the actual biological reason why Freddie’s voice is so golden and magical .. he had 4 extra teeth. He never had the dental work to fix it (thank goodness) and it pushed his teeth out of alignment as he grew. This resulted in his 4 octave vocal range, which is considered rare.
We can all thank Mother Nature and the NHS Dental plan in England (healthcare is free, dental is not!) for Queen.
And I know it’s been YEARS since you posted the video, and I haven’t looked through all of your videos yet, but you should reach to The crowd at a Green Day concert, singing Bohemian Rhapsody, word for word with no one on stage. 65K plus people. You’ll get goosebumps and it will feel like Freddie’s spirit is in that crowd.
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If you love the range of his vocals "Under Pressure " will blow you away.
OMG yes!!! And also the late but absolutely GREAT David Bowie...who is also sorely missed just like our angel Freddie
Flawless
Litte, funny story. When this song first came out I heard it a few times and decided to play it for some friends. The song started and everyone kind of looked at each other. And I said...give it time. By the end everyone was dancing around and everywhere you went for the next six moths this song was playing. Bless the 70's. We had the music.
You already know this i think but Freddie is considered to be one of the best singers / musicians to have ever lived. Can´t wait for your reactions to LIVE performances. Freddie was one of a kind when it came to crowd interaction.
Well sir, let me say your reaction is one of the best. The love you have for his talent shows. Thank you for your joy.
No one, and no band like Freddie and Queen. You're right, do the studio and then the live. they are both so good and sometimes so different. Both fantastic.
I agree - I like thst he is doing the studio versions first. These are pure art, constructed to perfection. The live versions show Freddie’s incredible energy and one-of-a-kind showmanship, but his stunning and unique vocal talent can most fully be appreciated in the studio versions IMO. These are masterpieces.
Freddie would have adored the way you looked while listening to him! He DOES sing so good.
Watch them do this song live in Montreal in 1981,it will blow your socks off
You are taking me back to when I saw Queen. His voice IS golden and hits you exactly where you live. The best secret I ever kept.
That golden voice is a God given talent, welcome to the magic that is Freddie Mercury.
His accurate enunciation of every word he sings (and speaks) is what allows him to "speak" to us. Grew up with these guys in my teens. I dont get tired of listening to him.
And still the only ever group to have number one hits written by all band members..