@@JustJP After this, check out "Made In Heaven" by Queen, but do their 1995 version. What power and way to end Freddie's contribution, although second to this.
Who'd have thought Steve Howe and Brian May could jam so well. 2 guys with completely different styles but 2 guys that epitomize style. Great song overall. A little bit of Kashmir in there too I think.
I was thinking the same thing about the "Kashmir" nod!! And, gotta admit that, not being a "die-hard" Queen fan (like I am for Yes), I did not know that Steve played on this song! I AM a fan of Queen, though.....don't get me wrong. Just not a FANATIC, as I am for Yes and other bands.
Didn't know that song. It's great and powerful. I like that more then most of the songs I know from Queen… Steve does a great flamenco work… I was positively surprised. Thanks for this discovery.
This song is amazing. Makes you wonder what direction would their music have taken had Freddie not of passed away. With this song they went back to their early prog/rock days but with more experience.
Queen has a wide range of musical influences, from opera to metal, so it's no surprise that "Innuedo" goes to many places. And it works. It's a great opener for what would be Freddie Mercury's final full release with Queen.
Freddie's voice gives me chills throughout this entire album. Freddie was able to keep his battle with AIDS a secret before this album but it became impossible to hide. Before the recording sessions he confided with the band that he only had a few months left to live and wanted to record as much music as possible. There were times during the recording sessions when Freddie was so weak that he would prop himself up, sing for a few minutes at a time, and then collapse. It was unspoken, but the members of the band felt that the “Innuendo” title of the album was a reference to Freddie's acceptance of his eventual death. Many of the lyrics of the songs hint toward that. As far as the music on the album, I would rate it a 3 out of 5, Freddie's voice puts the album at an overall 4 for me. “The Show Must Go On” is an incredible song. It's pretty straight-forward so structurally it's not too interesting. Two other songs I like are “All God's People” which has a fantastic chord progression and vocal harmonies. It's all over the place musically and it's influenced by gospel and straight-up blues. I also like “Don't Try So Hard” which is a vocal-centered piece. The flexibility in Freddie's voice along the control of his vocal registers and timbres mixed with the fact that he was terminally ill make it mind-blowing for me. It has lot of emotional ups and downs musically.
Apparently when they were recording “Show Must Go On”, Freddie was apparently so weak that Brian May tried to get him to stop. He said “I’m fucking doing it, Darling”, took a shot of vodka, and nailed it (including that goose pimple raising A5 note) in one take. As you say, he knew he wasn’t coming back. And he wasn’t going to leave anything he had left behind.
Never heard this before.....wow...excellent......and I heard everything on Queen and Yes.....woow!!! This is combination of Yes because of Steve Howe and the Style of Queen and Freddie Mercury! Excellent!!! Excellent!!! The album is Excellent!!! I'm gonna buy it...maybe vinyl....depends on the cost. lol
Queen is the only band I know of that were at the top of their game throughout their entire career. I was there with them from the Seven seas of Rye right through to the last album and it was the last few albums that were my faves. This is not the case with my favourite bands :) .
Great reaction! Love the analysis! Queen does have some metal influences and a few metal songs. They are more known for their big hits, but they do have a variety of different songs. They actually produced some of the first power metal before Rainbow, with songs such as Ogre Battle live ua-cam.com/video/551gRH3dGEE/v-deo.html or The Great King Rat ua-cam.com/video/nNDOazfRg08/v-deo.html, they are credited with creating the first first thrash metal song Stone Cold Crazy live ua-cam.com/video/T8Rfb1Jtmic/v-deo.html, Metallica has covered this song. Rob Halford was and still is a massive fan of Freddie Mercury, he used some of Freddie's vocal style. There are some other great progressive songs from Queen such as Liar live in London 1977 ua-cam.com/video/cJvO2kuZ5ts/v-deo.html or The Prophet Song ua-cam.com/video/HzdjMLKKdgk/v-deo.html. Some of these are live performances, because Queen are often just better live then in the studio. The song Innuendo was actually a no.1 hit in the UK. It is just a great song, and Steve Howe also did a great job. This song is very difficult to sing, Queensryche did a cover version of this song, Geoff Tate is great singer, but he couldn't do it justice. Freddie's singing on Queen last album is absolutely some of the best.
He was dying, they all knew it...that is part of it...but it is Queen as well. There is a passage at the end of the solo that sounds like it could have been on Queen I (their first album)...but then it is the "you can be anything you want to be" section right after. Blending the old with the new. The beginning with the end. You need to do "Millionaire Waltz". It is a waltz for sure (signature 3/4 time), but it is also classical at times, and like a German drinking song too. Just wonderful.
This song alone moved this album above others by the band, including A Kind of Magic and The Works. Add to that The Show Must Go On, Hitman, These Are The Days Of Our Lives and Headlong and it’s up there mingling with the classics.
Good reaction and I appreciate your insight. It defies belief that these are the vocals of a man slowly dying. If you want to see some more Queen, I thoroughly recommend some live concerts. As a rule their live performances were better than the studio versions. Somebody to love live at Montreal 1981 is Epic!
Loved this song! I was a huge Queen fan in the 70’s but they lost me when they veered away from rock music and went campy in the late 70’s and the 80’s. Shame on me cause I missed this great song on a record I never heard. I have some work to do, thanks JP!
Really love this song, a top Queen song for sure. You should also check out the song The Show Must Go On from Innuendo. The last song from the last Queen album before Freddie passed away. He's basically telling everyone that he's dying. Very emotional. Bonus points: Brian May also guested with another Prog Guitar Icon Steve Hackett on the song Cassandra.
The Show Must Go On is meant as somewhat of a farewell song. But it is not the last song Freddie recorded, the last song he recorded was Mother Love ua-cam.com/video/-MoGU3VNkJI/v-deo.html. It is from the Made In Heaven album. Freddie never finished the song, Brian May had to sing the last verses. The story goes that while Freddie was recording the song, he suddenly told everyone that he was very tired, and that he will come back and finish the song later. Unfortunately, he never came back. I think The Show Must Go On is like farewell song from the band towards Freddie. Freddie's own Farewell song that he wrote, can be found on The Miracle album from 1989, basically his doctors didn't think he would live past 1989, therefore he included the song on The Miracle album, Was It All Worth It ua-cam.com/video/sEhYFnwTciQ/v-deo.html.
Nice one...why have I never heard this before? I do know songs from this album but why this one never got radio play back in the day, I have no idea...it pretty darn great.
It went straight in at number 1 in the UK- their 3rd and last UK number 1 in Freddie’s lifetime (Bohemian Rhapsody went to Number 1 again after he died)
I ADORE THIS SONG! I don't even have an album from Queen.... shame on me.... I will get Innuendo, and News of the world..those are really great albums...
Compare this with YES no contest, QUEEN win hands down in every respect. And no, hadn't forgotten Steve Howe played on the album, and my opinion of him as a guitarist is stellar, as were the rest of Yes as individuals but not as a prog band. I haven't heard this album before and if this title track is anything to go by it should be good.
LOVE this song! I probably have only heard it a handful of times, and I didn't know Steve played on it! Really has a "Kashmir" feel to it! Interesting lyrics, frankly appropriate for our current times! Love your analysis, OF COURSE!!!! ;)
As a result of your review, I had to look up the stories behind this song, and the Wiki info on how Steve became involved is fascinating to me!!!! Also, I was reminded that this song was written and created towards the end of Freddie's life, and he must have been very ill during the time it was made. RIP, Freddie ;(
Enjoyed your reaction and excitement for one of my favorite songs by Queen. Not much more to add, you were spot on with your annalists. All these years and I never knew Howe played on this track. That's so awesome.
Great choice. Great song. So technique and also so emotional. Very heavy. Very impressive. They surely convince you ... It give me shivers every time I listen to it.
not my favourite band, but I do love some of their work and in particular this track. I agree the arrangement is first class and a lesson in how to extend a song into an epic.
Queen is so much more than just their hits. If you want to do more queen video's I would recommend the prophets song, White Queen ( live at odeon) or if you want to do a whole album I would recommend Queen II. ( White Queen is on that as well)
they have such a catalogue,its impossible to pick one out but their debut had such an impact on me when it was released (i was 18) that i have a certain fondness for it,and the opening riff on "Keep Yourself Alive" is worth the admission on its own. That debut is STILL their rockiest imo.
First listen. Never a huge fan of Queen. I liked some of their hits but never bought an album. However, I enjoyed this song. I really liked the acoustic part (reminded me of SB song The Light with the “Senor Valasco” flamenco guitar section. I prefer prog that mixes different types of music, and This Queen song does that brilliantly. Ps, your zipper story reminds me of the classic scene from There’s Something About Mary...”Is that Frank or Beans?”😂
I absolutely love the way you dissected Innuendo. I have the feeling that you would like Dragon Attack from The Game album. Brian May is fantastic on this. Also Stone Cold Crazy which Metal Mythos called the first thrash metal song. I just subscribed, hoping for more Queen.
You shall not need to have an appearance from Steve Howe to listen to Queen. IMAO and despite a large amount of contradictory views, Queen is part of the pinacle of the progressive scene of the 70's
When Innuendo was released, like you, I pretty much only knew their 'hits' - but this track absolutely floored me, and set in motion my eventual complete collection of everything Queen ever did! This song, for me, was the culmination of several tracks (or styles) that Queen excelled at. First was the dark heaviness, as heard on early period tracks like Ogre Battle, The March Of The Black Queen, Son and Daughter. Next was the progressive 'metal' (as you mentioned, and you're right), that could be heard on their extremely heavy, progressive track The Prophet's Song (from A Night At The Opera, same as Bohemian Rhapsody), and It's Late (from News Of The World) The operatic style, of course was like Bohemian Rhapsody (& others), and the whimsical, almost ballad like middle-8 interlude, could find comparison with too many of their past songs to mention. I HIGHLY recommend checking out all of the songs I've mentioned here (and so much more) - you will not be disappointed! The addition of Steve Howe on his Flamenco, Spanish guitar section was icing on the cake!! Initially, I didn't know much about Yes, so didn't get the significance of his 'guesting' on the track, but as I got more into prog bands like Yes & Floyd, his contribution became all the greater! Of course, the lyrical message is pretty universal. It's dark, but there's rays of light and hope there - pretty much sums up humanity. This song was the complete package, and soon became my defacto #1 Queen song! Glad you enjoyed!
You forgot "You can join me on Zipper" ... Well, re the song/album I recall a feeling that I often experience when it's about the good old times of prog. As mentioned several times here it was usual to listen to an album as a whole (especially in the vinyl era) rather than to the songs seperately. Certainly the songs "work" on their own, but when listening to the whole album you can feel the thread running through the performance. "Innuendo" can be seen as the opening and "The Show must go on" the closing episodes of this Varieté (as the album cover also suggests). What a great album - especially when you realise that it was Freddie's last work
Freddie had such power to his voice near the end of his life. This song was one of their masterpieces. If you have not listened to "March of the Black Queen' and "The Prophet's Song" they are very worthy of a listen.
Incredible album, incredible song... Try another songs from this album, i Can't Live With You, Don't Try So Hard, These Are the Days of Our Lives, Hitman, I'm Going Slightly Mad... For me, one of the very best Queen albums, and the real final Freddie's farewell... So sad, but so brilliant...
I didn't know this song. I did know that Yes's Rick Wakeman was friendly with Brian May, and it's cool to know that Steve Howe also played with Queen. This kind of cross-pollination is so healthy and good. This feels to me like Queen + Steve Howe exploring the territory that Zeppelin explored on Kashmir. Killer groove.
Brian may extrodinary and underated guitar player in that song the harmonise singing was great remembering When the song cames out on radio at that time i was wooo eyes grand open and my mouth too
Even though I consider myself a fan of Queen, I had never heard this song before. The story behind how Steve Howe got involved is very interesting and I really enjoy the song. It's sad that this was among the last songs that Freddie did before he died. Such a loss.
For me that song is as good in1991 than bohemian was in the 70s underated song and album should playin more song of that album on radio but with UA-cam and spotify could listening as much and anytime we desire
Nine months after this album Freddy Mercury died of Aids. He was gravely sick during the whole recording. His voice by then was not as strong but still powefull. R.I.P.
That opening and those first Oohoo Oohoo are Freddie's tip of the hat to Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant I guess. No surprise then that Robert sang this song at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert with Queen. Pretty sure if it is not actually Howe when you said it. I think it is the flamenco style guitar solo that is Howe, not the acoustic part preceding, that could easily be Brian May.
LMAO!!! Hahahahahaha...lol.....hahahahaha//////OMG!!! Hahaha...thanks for sharing that.....oh that made my day...in a self-quarantine days....I have had...that just brings me so much joy!!!! and that kind of things happens.....o man......
I've never been a Queen follower, but I appreciate those who appreciate them. They fall into an odd rock category that sometimes feels like rock operetta or Broadway musical. I saw a stage of actors and a Spanish setting and dramatic lighting as the tenor belts out his aria listening to this. There's nothing exceedingly original about their compositions, like say U.K., but the presentation of it is wholly energized, Freddie Mercury sounding seriously expressive with lightning bolt power. By the way, I'm starting a prog rock band called Broken Zipper. We're really going to open things up musically.
People do often link Queen with broadway or theater. But in truth no one in the band was a fan of theater. Freddie Mercury often had offers for theater productions. He always turned them down because he hated the idea of doing the same thing over and over again. He was a fan opera, but for the same reasons it was never really a direction he would go in. When sang some duets with a real opera soprano he wrote all of the music. There is a lot of interesting details in Queen's songwriting, especially in Freddie Mercury's songwriting, he was an excellent composer. See this example of a song that appears very simple: ua-cam.com/video/sUuB7zs4ej4/v-deo.html But we all like different things, a lot of rock fans tend to like more blues with their rock then classical or jazz cords. Of course these days Queen is actually touring around with a real musical theater singer. It is extremely underwhelming when they attempt to do any rock songs these days.
First off, I too had a similar problem at work with the zip zip. Only my accident happened a little before lunch. I decided to take a slightly longer lunch and drive home. Which I did, hiding myself in the same fashion as you, with a bag. Good times... you should do another song from Sticky Fingers, get it? Zipper... crickets... oh, and bless ya squared. Nice elbow form. Almost forgot the song... I could hear a more current production and muscular yes, metally guitar tone by Brian. This was the first I’d heard of Steve’s contribution to this song so it made my day for sure. Miss the Freddy. Your reaction analysis made love this song even more. Good job. Take extra care everyone, mask up for you and your loved peeps. Peace and Flamenco guitar Music
I see you like a lot of different musical styles. That's excellent. You may want to check out Allan Holdsworth, from the album I.O.U. the song White Line. The guitar solo will blow your mind.
Another collaboration was Brian May and Friends: Star Fleet Project (with Eddie Van Halen), which was basically a recorded jam session based on May being in L.A. and wanting to record a heavy version of a British TV show - so he phoned a few people up. One highlight was the 13 min. blues jam "Bluesbreaker", which was inspired by and dedicated to Eric Clapton's playing with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. How about keeping a couple of emergency safety pins at work.
Hey, Justin, since you've only reacted to two King Crimson song, I recommend you One More Red Nightmare, from Red, the same album as Starless, which you have already reacted to (brilliant album, btw).
Not a Queen fan, but this sounds good. :) And just a suggestion for something different. How about Talk Talk "I Believe In You". And you've already done some Opeth, so maybe some Katatonia. Though a little mellow, I think my favorite song by them is "The One You Are Looking For Is Not Here".
I enjoyed that, haven't heard it for ages, don't know why. Luckily there's you! If he'd lived maybe Freddie would have done some brilliant guest spots with heavier bands. That would have been something!
Queen got pretty heavy. Freddie was apparently not fond of Gimme the Prize, which probably shredded his voice. Then there's The Hitman, Ogre Battle, Great King Rat, Sheer Heart Attack (more punk than metal), White Man, and, of course, Stone Cold Crazy, as examples.
Queen made so many great songs, but 'Innuendo' must be my favourite. I'm not too fund of this version though; is it a remaster? Way too much fiddling around with the left/right balance.
It'd be cool if you could do a reaction to Contort yourself by James White and The Blacks. There are some different versions of the song but I think the best one is the one that's around 3 minutes long. So yeah, I would love to see what you think. Cheers.
Steve adds a little "Classical Gas" on this song. By the way dont let your horse out of the barn.you could get in trouble advertising your Pride & Joy!
Freddie knew he was dying...He held nothing back...He gave us everything he had to give...What a parting gift 🙏 ✌ ❤ 🎶 🌎 👏
He really did
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@@JustJP After this, check out "Made In Heaven" by Queen, but do their 1995 version. What power and way to end Freddie's contribution, although second to this.
💯 always ❤️
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one of the greatests songs ever ... probably the best song :)
Queen has an enormous amount of hidden gems.
Who'd have thought Steve Howe and Brian May could jam so well. 2 guys with completely different styles but 2 guys that epitomize style. Great song overall. A little bit of Kashmir in there too I think.
I was thinking the same thing about the "Kashmir" nod!!
And, gotta admit that, not being a "die-hard" Queen fan (like I am for Yes), I did not know that Steve played on this song!
I AM a fan of Queen, though.....don't get me wrong. Just not a FANATIC, as I am for Yes and other bands.
I love this song. Its up there with Bohemian Rhapsody, March of the Black Queen and The Prophets Song, for me.
Didn't know that song. It's great and powerful. I like that more then most of the songs I know from Queen… Steve does a great flamenco work… I was positively surprised. Thanks for this discovery.
This song is amazing. Makes you wonder what direction would their music have taken had Freddie not of passed away. With this song they went back to their early prog/rock days but with more experience.
The music video for this song is actually top notch entertainment. Must see good!
Yes the official video is actually my favorite video of all time.
Queen has a wide range of musical influences, from opera to metal, so it's no surprise that "Innuedo" goes to many places. And it works. It's a great opener for what would be Freddie Mercury's final full release with Queen.
Freddie's voice gives me chills throughout this entire album. Freddie was able to keep his battle with AIDS a secret before this album but it became impossible to hide. Before the recording sessions he confided with the band that he only had a few months left to live and wanted to record as much music as possible. There were times during the recording sessions when Freddie was so weak that he would prop himself up, sing for a few minutes at a time, and then collapse. It was unspoken, but the members of the band felt that the “Innuendo” title of the album was a reference to Freddie's acceptance of his eventual death. Many of the lyrics of the songs hint toward that.
As far as the music on the album, I would rate it a 3 out of 5, Freddie's voice puts the album at an overall 4 for me. “The Show Must Go On” is an incredible song. It's pretty straight-forward so structurally it's not too interesting. Two other songs I like are “All God's People” which has a fantastic chord progression and vocal harmonies. It's all over the place musically and it's influenced by gospel and straight-up blues. I also like “Don't Try So Hard” which is a vocal-centered piece. The flexibility in Freddie's voice along the control of his vocal registers and timbres mixed with the fact that he was terminally ill make it mind-blowing for me. It has lot of emotional ups and downs musically.
Apparently when they were recording “Show Must Go On”, Freddie was apparently so weak that Brian May tried to get him to stop. He said “I’m fucking doing it, Darling”, took a shot of vodka, and nailed it (including that goose pimple raising A5 note) in one take. As you say, he knew he wasn’t coming back. And he wasn’t going to leave anything he had left behind.
What a song. The lyrics are so intense. This whole album is awesome.
Queen 2, side 2 is the best 20 something minutes of music queen have to offer
I'm gonna check that out right now, thank you.
I'd say that about the whole album actually.
I couldn't agree more
One of my all time favourite Queen songs.
Didn't know that Queen song. I liked it. Thanks for the review!
"Show Must Go On" nuff said...
Never heard this before.....wow...excellent......and I heard everything on Queen and Yes.....woow!!! This is combination of Yes because of Steve Howe and the Style of Queen and Freddie Mercury! Excellent!!! Excellent!!! The album is Excellent!!! I'm gonna buy it...maybe vinyl....depends on the cost. lol
Haha, well if you do I hope you enjoy it!
ua-cam.com/video/UwJGN-T4kaM/v-deo.html "Fly Like An Eagle," by Steve Miller Band....Excellent group....Excellent psychedelic song about time.
Queen is the only band I know of that were at the top of their game throughout their entire career. I was there with them from the Seven seas of Rye right through to the last album and it was the last few albums that were my faves. This is not the case with my favourite bands :) .
That is very true especially for a band that had existed for 20 years at this point. Innuendo was no.1 hit a few months before Freddie's death.
Great reaction! Love the analysis! Queen does have some metal influences and a few metal songs. They are more known for their big hits, but they do have a variety of different songs. They actually produced some of the first power metal before Rainbow, with songs such as Ogre Battle live ua-cam.com/video/551gRH3dGEE/v-deo.html or The Great King Rat ua-cam.com/video/nNDOazfRg08/v-deo.html, they are credited with creating the first first thrash metal song Stone Cold Crazy live ua-cam.com/video/T8Rfb1Jtmic/v-deo.html, Metallica has covered this song. Rob Halford was and still is a massive fan of Freddie Mercury, he used some of Freddie's vocal style. There are some other great progressive songs from Queen such as Liar live in London 1977 ua-cam.com/video/cJvO2kuZ5ts/v-deo.html or The Prophet Song ua-cam.com/video/HzdjMLKKdgk/v-deo.html. Some of these are live performances, because Queen are often just better live then in the studio.
The song Innuendo was actually a no.1 hit in the UK. It is just a great song, and Steve Howe also did a great job. This song is very difficult to sing, Queensryche did a cover version of this song, Geoff Tate is great singer, but he couldn't do it justice. Freddie's singing on Queen last album is absolutely some of the best.
He was dying, they all knew it...that is part of it...but it is Queen as well. There is a passage at the end of the solo that sounds like it could have been on Queen I (their first album)...but then it is the "you can be anything you want to be" section right after. Blending the old with the new. The beginning with the end.
You need to do "Millionaire Waltz". It is a waltz for sure (signature 3/4 time), but it is also classical at times, and like a German drinking song too. Just wonderful.
Great analysis on this Queen epic. Check out the rest of the album. It's one of my favorite Queen efforts.
Since you haven't listened to much Queen I'd recommend The Prophet's Song or March of the Black Queen
This song alone moved this album above others by the band, including A Kind of Magic and The Works. Add to that The Show Must Go On, Hitman, These Are The Days Of Our Lives and Headlong and it’s up there mingling with the classics.
My favourite Queen album. I really love "Ride The Wild Wind"
Great reaction. Love this song-the vid is excellent-the whole album was a gift.
Good reaction and I appreciate your insight. It defies belief that these are the vocals of a man slowly dying. If you want to see some more Queen, I thoroughly recommend some live concerts. As a rule their live performances were better than the studio versions. Somebody to love live at Montreal 1981 is Epic!
Loved this song! I was a huge Queen fan in the 70’s but they lost me when they veered away from rock music and went campy in the late 70’s and the 80’s. Shame on me cause I missed this great song on a record I never heard. I have some work to do, thanks JP!
This is a great album, many people rate it as Queen's best album. They went back to their roots for their three albums, especially on Innuendo.
Queen metal:
The Hitman
Gimme the Prize
Stone Cold Crazy
and a few others....
And Queen 2
Really love this song, a top Queen song for sure. You should also check out the song The Show Must Go On from Innuendo. The last song from the last Queen album before Freddie passed away. He's basically telling everyone that he's dying. Very emotional. Bonus points: Brian May also guested with another Prog Guitar Icon Steve Hackett on the song Cassandra.
The Show Must Go On is meant as somewhat of a farewell song. But it is not the last song Freddie recorded, the last song he recorded was Mother Love ua-cam.com/video/-MoGU3VNkJI/v-deo.html. It is from the Made In Heaven album. Freddie never finished the song, Brian May had to sing the last verses. The story goes that while Freddie was recording the song, he suddenly told everyone that he was very tired, and that he will come back and finish the song later. Unfortunately, he never came back. I think The Show Must Go On is like farewell song from the band towards Freddie. Freddie's own Farewell song that he wrote, can be found on The Miracle album from 1989, basically his doctors didn't think he would live past 1989, therefore he included the song on The Miracle album, Was It All Worth It ua-cam.com/video/sEhYFnwTciQ/v-deo.html.
Nice one...why have I never heard this before? I do know songs from this album but why this one never got radio play back in the day, I have no idea...it pretty darn great.
Glad you liked it!
It went straight in at number 1 in the UK- their 3rd and last UK number 1 in Freddie’s lifetime (Bohemian Rhapsody went to Number 1 again after he died)
I ADORE THIS SONG! I don't even have an album from Queen.... shame on me.... I will get Innuendo, and News of the world..those are really great albums...
What a gem I'd completely missed, and Steve Howe, how cool is that. This is why I try to catch all of your reactions. Kudo's, Great reaction!!!
Ty Will😄
Amazing stuff. It was Freddie's last album so he was getting as much down as he could. No issues about upsetting people any more I feel.
Thanks dear, great song, great reaction! Queen 4ever Legends ❤ Innuendo is amazing, strong lyrics.
Compare this with YES no contest, QUEEN win hands down in every respect. And no, hadn't forgotten Steve Howe played on the album, and my opinion of him as a guitarist is stellar, as were the rest of Yes as individuals but not as a prog band. I haven't heard this album before and if this title track is anything to go by it should be good.
LOVE this song! I probably have only heard it a handful of times, and I didn't know Steve played on it! Really has a "Kashmir" feel to it! Interesting lyrics, frankly appropriate for our current times!
Love your analysis, OF COURSE!!!!
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As a result of your review, I had to look up the stories behind this song, and the Wiki info on how Steve became involved is fascinating to me!!!!
Also, I was reminded that this song was written and created towards the end of Freddie's life, and he must have been very ill during the time it was made.
RIP, Freddie ;(
I love the the sound, l love the lyrics, this is the epic song! ❤️
A first listen for me, too. Thanks, JP! Queen once again proves to be the only group to ever meld rock and operatic overtones so brilliantly.
Enjoyed your reaction and excitement for one of my favorite songs by Queen. Not much more to add, you were spot on with your annalists. All these years and I never knew Howe played on this track. That's so awesome.
Great choice. Great song. So technique and also so emotional. Very heavy. Very impressive. They surely convince you ... It give me shivers every time I listen to it.
not my favourite band, but I do love some of their work and in particular this track. I agree the arrangement is first class and a lesson in how to extend a song into an epic.
Queen is so much more than just their hits. If you want to do more queen video's I would recommend the prophets song, White Queen ( live at odeon) or if you want to do a whole album I would recommend Queen II. ( White Queen is on that as well)
they have such a catalogue,its impossible to pick one out but their debut had such an impact on me when it was released (i was 18) that i have a certain fondness for it,and the opening riff on "Keep Yourself Alive" is worth the admission on its own.
That debut is STILL their rockiest imo.
Queen II is my favorite as an album.
I second Prophet's Song. The middle section for solo voice and delay is truly unique and really clever.
"You take my breath away" is very high up of my favourite Queen songs. They've got so many great songs! :)
@@mustangdebbie56 Agree. Queen II is their best album.
Absolutely love this been following queen ever since I heard killer Queen
Want to hear Freddie goes Metal... try Father to Son or Ogre Battle in Queen II.
It's good enough to be an opening theme song for a hollywood blockbuster movie. 😅
First listen. Never a huge fan of Queen. I liked some of their hits but never bought an album. However, I enjoyed this song.
I really liked the acoustic part (reminded me of SB song The Light with the “Senor Valasco” flamenco guitar section.
I prefer prog that mixes different types of music, and This Queen song does that brilliantly.
Ps, your zipper story reminds me of the classic scene from There’s Something About Mary...”Is that Frank or Beans?”😂
I absolutely love the way you dissected Innuendo. I have the feeling that you would like Dragon Attack from The Game album. Brian May is fantastic on this. Also Stone Cold Crazy which Metal Mythos called the first thrash metal song. I just subscribed, hoping for more Queen.
Thanks Betsey!
You shall not need to have an appearance from Steve Howe to listen to Queen. IMAO and despite a large amount of contradictory views, Queen is part of the pinacle of the progressive scene of the 70's
Proressive fans of the 1970's could be a bit snobby when it came to bands like Queen and Rush. History might have proven them wrong.
@@delorangeade complètement d'accord
I love your face when you hear Steve. It's almost like you're thinking "that's my boy"!
Hahaha exactly what I was thinking 😁
A stunning masterpiece.
Possibly one of the best songs EVER created.
I don’t know how well this fared in the charts around the world, but in the UK, this was a #1 single. Went straight in at the top.
When Innuendo was released, like you, I pretty much only knew their 'hits' - but this track absolutely floored me, and set in motion my eventual complete collection of everything Queen ever did! This song, for me, was the culmination of several tracks (or styles) that Queen excelled at.
First was the dark heaviness, as heard on early period tracks like Ogre Battle, The March Of The Black Queen, Son and Daughter.
Next was the progressive 'metal' (as you mentioned, and you're right), that could be heard on their extremely heavy, progressive track The Prophet's Song (from A Night At The Opera, same as Bohemian Rhapsody), and It's Late (from News Of The World)
The operatic style, of course was like Bohemian Rhapsody (& others), and the whimsical, almost ballad like middle-8 interlude, could find comparison with too many of their past songs to mention. I HIGHLY recommend checking out all of the songs I've mentioned here (and so much more) - you will not be disappointed!
The addition of Steve Howe on his Flamenco, Spanish guitar section was icing on the cake!! Initially, I didn't know much about Yes, so didn't get the significance of his 'guesting' on the track, but as I got more into prog bands like Yes & Floyd, his contribution became all the greater!
Of course, the lyrical message is pretty universal. It's dark, but there's rays of light and hope there - pretty much sums up humanity.
This song was the complete package, and soon became my defacto #1 Queen song! Glad you enjoyed!
Gooooood ! Thank you
Of course!
You forgot "You can join me on Zipper" ...
Well, re the song/album I recall a feeling that I often experience when it's about the good old times of prog. As mentioned several times here it was usual to listen to an album as a whole (especially in the vinyl era) rather than to the songs seperately. Certainly the songs "work" on their own, but when listening to the whole album you can feel the thread running through the performance. "Innuendo" can be seen as the opening and "The Show must go on" the closing episodes of this Varieté (as the album cover also suggests). What a great album - especially when you realise that it was Freddie's last work
This song came out of a jam session, a few lucky fans a few years ago got to hear the demo tapes of that session, what a day that must have been.
Freddie had such power to his voice near the end of his life. This song was one of their masterpieces. If you have not listened to "March of the Black Queen' and "The Prophet's Song" they are very worthy of a listen.
All these years I never knew that Steve Howe played that flamenco part! Every day's a school day...
Especially for me😄
Aaahhhh. Check out the video of this song on your own. Very interesting, Salvador Dali like. You’ll like it. Great choice young man. 👍🔥
Ty Barry I will!
Incredible album, incredible song... Try another songs from this album, i Can't Live With You, Don't Try So Hard, These Are the Days of Our Lives, Hitman, I'm Going Slightly Mad... For me, one of the very best Queen albums, and the real final Freddie's farewell... So sad, but so brilliant...
Few bands improve with time.
I didn't know this song. I did know that Yes's Rick Wakeman was friendly with Brian May, and it's cool to know that Steve Howe also played with Queen. This kind of cross-pollination is so healthy and good. This feels to me like Queen + Steve Howe exploring the territory that Zeppelin explored on Kashmir. Killer groove.
Healthy cross-pollination, well said
Queen's instincts with the few collaborations that they have done have always been spot on, be it, David Bowie, Michael Kayman, or Steve Howe.
I absolutely love this song! Even though I don't enjoy everything from queen, I would recommend their second album!
Brian may extrodinary and underated guitar player in that song the harmonise singing was great remembering When the song cames out on radio at that time i was wooo eyes grand open and my mouth too
JP, no one in the universe has done a first listen of The Snow Goose. It'd be a world first, exclusive to your channel!! 😉
That would be great, such an interesting, unique album.
Yes and Nude, Dust and Dreams, and Harbor of Tears too 😜
I'm not opposed 🙃
To be clear, it's both Brian and Steve on the acoustic part. Brian's rhythm part, and Steve's lead, which was added later.
Steve had been friends with these guys since the 70's. Queen were nearby when Going for the One was recorded in Switzerland.
Even though I consider myself a fan of Queen, I had never heard this song before. The story behind how Steve Howe got involved is very interesting and I really enjoy the song. It's sad that this was among the last songs that Freddie did before he died. Such a loss.
Great track! and a knockout official video / animation :).
For me that song is as good in1991 than bohemian was in the 70s underated song and album should playin more song of that album on radio but with UA-cam and spotify could listening as much and anytime we desire
Nine months after this album Freddy Mercury died of Aids. He was gravely sick during the whole recording. His voice by then was not as strong but still powefull. R.I.P.
Check out The Prohet's Song by Queen, you won't be disappointed.
That opening and those first Oohoo Oohoo are Freddie's tip of the hat to Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant I guess. No surprise then that Robert sang this song at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert with Queen.
Pretty sure if it is not actually Howe when you said it. I think it is the flamenco style guitar solo that is Howe, not the acoustic part preceding, that could easily be Brian May.
Actually that whole heavy opening section with that slow groove is just trademark Led Zeppelin.
LMAO!!! Hahahahahaha...lol.....hahahahaha//////OMG!!! Hahaha...thanks for sharing that.....oh that made my day...in a self-quarantine days....I have had...that just brings me so much joy!!!! and that kind of things happens.....o man......
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Please, react to Queen - Who wants to live forever.
For classical flamenco, the album Friday Night in San Francisco by Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía is well worth listen.
I've never been a Queen follower, but I appreciate those who appreciate them. They fall into an odd rock category that sometimes feels like rock operetta or Broadway musical. I saw a stage of actors and a Spanish setting and dramatic lighting as the tenor belts out his aria listening to this. There's nothing exceedingly original about their compositions, like say U.K., but the presentation of it is wholly energized, Freddie Mercury sounding seriously expressive with lightning bolt power.
By the way, I'm starting a prog rock band called Broken Zipper. We're really going to open things up musically.
Let me know when you release your first album! You should parody Yes' Close to the Edge!
"I zip uuuuuuuup,
I zip dowwwwwwn"
Hahahahaha 😄
People do often link Queen with broadway or theater. But in truth no one in the band was a fan of theater. Freddie Mercury often had offers for theater productions. He always turned them down because he hated the idea of doing the same thing over and over again. He was a fan opera, but for the same reasons it was never really a direction he would go in. When sang some duets with a real opera soprano he wrote all of the music. There is a lot of interesting details in Queen's songwriting, especially in Freddie Mercury's songwriting, he was an excellent composer. See this example of a song that appears very simple:
ua-cam.com/video/sUuB7zs4ej4/v-deo.html
But we all like different things, a lot of rock fans tend to like more blues with their rock then classical or jazz cords. Of course these days Queen is actually touring around with a real musical theater singer. It is extremely underwhelming when they attempt to do any rock songs these days.
Wow what a great song 🔥🔥🔥🔥
First off, I too had a similar problem at work with the zip zip. Only my accident happened a little before lunch. I decided to take a slightly longer lunch and drive home. Which I did, hiding myself in the same fashion as you, with a bag. Good times... you should do another song from Sticky Fingers, get it? Zipper... crickets...
oh, and bless ya squared. Nice elbow form.
Almost forgot the song...
I could hear a more current production and muscular yes, metally guitar tone by Brian. This was the first I’d heard of Steve’s contribution to this song so it made my day for sure. Miss the Freddy.
Your reaction analysis made love this song even more. Good job.
Take extra care everyone, mask up for you and your loved peeps.
Peace and Flamenco guitar Music
At least I'm not the only one😄
Very good Queen “outro” album. Different and interesting too. XYZ by the way ... haha
I see you like a lot of different musical styles. That's excellent. You may want to check out Allan Holdsworth, from the album I.O.U. the song White Line. The guitar solo will blow your mind.
Queen album sheer heart attack
Another collaboration was Brian May and Friends: Star Fleet Project (with Eddie Van Halen), which was basically a recorded jam session based on May being in L.A. and wanting to record a heavy version of a British TV show - so he phoned a few people up. One highlight was the 13 min. blues jam "Bluesbreaker", which was inspired by and dedicated to Eric Clapton's playing with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. How about keeping a couple of emergency safety pins at work.
I have that mini-album. I still like the title track.
Hey, Justin, since you've only reacted to two King Crimson song, I recommend you One More Red Nightmare, from Red, the same album as Starless, which you have already reacted to (brilliant album, btw).
Ty Sandenson! I'd love to do more KC, they just bloc a lot of stuff unfortunately
"I think I know how he did it."
'Howie couldn't have done it - he hasn't been in for weeks!"
"Who's Weekes?"
From the files of Police Squad
Definitely the Prophet song and March of the black queen.
Not a Queen fan, but this sounds good. :)
And just a suggestion for something different. How about Talk Talk "I Believe In You". And you've already done some Opeth, so maybe some Katatonia. Though a little mellow, I think my favorite song by them is "The One You Are Looking For Is Not Here".
I enjoyed that, haven't heard it for ages, don't know why. Luckily there's you! If he'd lived maybe Freddie would have done some brilliant guest spots with heavier bands. That would have been something!
Queen got pretty heavy. Freddie was apparently not fond of Gimme the Prize, which probably shredded his voice. Then there's The Hitman, Ogre Battle, Great King Rat, Sheer Heart Attack (more punk than metal), White Man, and, of course, Stone Cold Crazy, as examples.
Sweet video bro... You get a like from me. Queen Foever.
I've been distracted by the video visuals before. It's nice to give the audio a good listen. And I like your assessment too.
Ty Andrew :)
Queen made so many great songs, but 'Innuendo' must be my favourite.
I'm not too fund of this version though; is it a remaster? Way too much fiddling around with the left/right balance.
A fellow lover of flamenco; let me point you in the direction of Gino d'Auri. Only 3 albums but excellent works, also check out his bio
It'd be cool if you could do a reaction to Contort yourself by James White and The Blacks. There are some different versions of the song but I think the best one is the one that's around 3 minutes long. So yeah, I would love to see what you think. Cheers.
Great reaction! You should watch "The Miracle" video version!
Manchester Orchestra - The Gold
Queen's last swansong
Hey Justin try the song"Venus"live version by Shocking Blue,beautiful lady with a great voice! Many covers of their songs on YT,THANKS😎
WHAT....... a band.
Roger Taylor remarked when he started writing this, Led Zeppelin's Kashmir was foremost in his mind.
Please reaction all song of queen🙏
Wow I've heard this song so many times but never knew that Brian didn't play the acoustic part! You really can learn something every day!
Steve adds a little "Classical Gas" on this song. By the way dont let your horse out of the barn.you could get in trouble advertising your Pride & Joy!
That one way to put it. :)