Queen - Who Want To Live Forever (live at Wembley) [Reaction]

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  • @valerielansford565
    @valerielansford565 4 роки тому +6

    I am absolutely thrilled by the new generation of music lovers that are discovering and falling in love with this legendary band! Loving your reaction! Keep up the journey of discovery!

  • @donnasoria90
    @donnasoria90 4 роки тому +3

    It makes me cry in such a happiness way, not only for my memories I experience when I see these videos, and missing him sooooo much . But to see so many young people appreciating him in the powerful ways they are . WOW!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏼🇺🇸

  • @Sassypaws4927
    @Sassypaws4927 4 роки тому +37

    FYI - The true story of how Queen got together is this. Roger Taylor (the Drummer) and Brian May (Lead Guitarist), while they were attending Uni, were both in a group called Smile with Tim Stafford (Lead singer & Bass guitarist). Freddie was in a different band called Ibex, later renamed Wreckage, which played "very Hendrix-style, heavy blues" while he, too, attended Uni.
    It just so happens Freddie was studying Graphic Design at Ealing College which Tim Stafford also attended studying Graphic Design. Freddie and Tim became friends. Lots in common.
    Tim introduced Freddie to Roger and Brian and Freddie started following Smile's performances at the clubs. Freddie would come back after Smile's [erformances and, according to Roger, would congratulate them on their performance and then begin telling them everything they should do to make it better (lol). They all became good friends.
    Roger and Freddie even shared a flat and ran a booth at the Kensington Market selling "Vintage" (used) clothing. (Actually, that where Freddie first met a struggling David Bowie and they became life-long friends).
    Anyway, Tim Stafford was offered the Lead singer/Bass position in another band called, Humpty Bong. Tim left Smile. Brian and Roger were thinking of giving up but Freddie convinced them to continue with music.
    They started looking for a new lead singer. Oddly, neither Brian nor Roger had actually heard Freddie really sing. What they had heard, according to Roger, Freddie sounded a bit like a billy goat (Freddie did have a very high-frequency vibrato - more like an opera singer).
    But Freddie had decided that he wanted to play with Roger and Brian and he talked them into giving him a chance. Freddie took better control of his vibrato and Brian and Roger began to realize what an amazing singer (and piano player) they had.
    Now all they needed was a bass player. They tried out 5 or 6 before they selected John Deacon. The others, if they played well, their personality didn't mesh and if their personality meshed, they didn't play well enough. Luckily, John was an excellent player and though quiet, he was independent enough to hold his own against the other 3 who were all very strong and independent themselves.
    Queen never had a leader. They were 4 independent and talented musicians who had a varied taste in music. Besides playing, they all wrote music and all 4 had hit songs.

  • @lkamer1
    @lkamer1 4 роки тому +19

    OMG! Freddie's vocals, Roger on those drums. Brian on the Guitar and John on that Base, how could you have anything but perfection?? These 4 guys were so amazingly talented and gifted. There will never be another Freddie Mercury. He is an Iconic Rock God. The stars aligned the day those 4 men got together and the world got to experience the greatness that was QUEEN! There is a great comment below that explains how they got together so i wont say it all again but I love this band and I love and miss Freddie Mercury every day. I don't know how much Queen you have reacted to already but if you haven't reacted to You Take My Breath Away live from Hyde Park 1976 or White Queen live From The Odean-Hammersmith 1975, Please react to them. They are beautiful songs and Freddie's voice is incredible.

  • @83greent
    @83greent 4 роки тому +29

    It’s funny. Vocal
    Coaches would say the crack in his voice near the beginning is an imperfection but I think it happens at the perfect moment and adds so much emotion to the words. Really love this version.

    • @sava9e266
      @sava9e266 4 роки тому +5

      He had cracks because he had vocal nodules and he was sick at this time (begining)! Real Music is made of imperfections and mistakes, we dont want autotune, we want singers who sing with their souls... There is only one that can bring magic with his voice, his name is Freddie Mercury the best singer of all time!

    • @ZENOBlAmusic
      @ZENOBlAmusic 4 роки тому

      Cracks does sometimes add emotion. You can do it on purpose as well. He could have removed this crack or overdubbed it if he had wanted to but he did not.

    • @nageea
      @nageea 4 роки тому

      @@ZENOBlAmusic How would one remove a crack or overdub it in a live performance?? - Just saying *wink*

    • @ZENOBlAmusic
      @ZENOBlAmusic 4 роки тому

      @nageea Because they can and do overdub live performances if they are not satisfied with something, before it is released on DVD or Blueray.

  • @susandrysdale7987
    @susandrysdale7987 4 роки тому +36

    Live in Budapest even better. There is so much wonderful Queen and Freddie solo..

    • @enzoastrada8099
      @enzoastrada8099 4 роки тому +4

      Yes! He should react to that version, so melancholic

    • @sharont8229
      @sharont8229 4 роки тому +2

      My favorite version is from the Friday night show in Wembley, this one is from the Saturday show.

    • @lillylee7658
      @lillylee7658 4 роки тому +3

      I couldn’t agree more. Budapest is my favourite.

    • @ma-shina
      @ma-shina 4 роки тому

      Freddie solo is disco bullshit

  • @ittamandarano289
    @ittamandarano289 4 роки тому +8

    Great reaction! It\s true you can't take your eyes off of him, no matter your gender... he commands the stage. Yry Save Me, another beautiful vocal , live at Montreal and Love of my Life, live at Wembley,,, so many more fantastic songs to discover...

  • @JaneRtn
    @JaneRtn 4 роки тому +10

    The passion, intensity and genuine energy... whilst undoubtedly this applies to Freddie ... today I am also referring to your reaction .. excellent 👏👏👏❣️.

  • @joan783
    @joan783 4 роки тому +23

    This was the 12th, they did a show the night before, in the rain, and Freddie had a cold. Still amazing, but the Budapest performance is better imo. Back in the old days bands weren’t put together by people in suits. They found each other and worked their butts off for years to get where they were.

  • @karenj3611
    @karenj3611 4 роки тому +9

    Beautiful. The studio version is awesome, has amazing harmonies

  • @sava9e266
    @sava9e266 4 роки тому +8

    Freddie Mercury GOAT

  • @sombergirl2886
    @sombergirl2886 4 роки тому +6

    I remember this song being in Highlander

  • @mmaloneym
    @mmaloneym 4 роки тому +9

    Brian and Roger were in a group called Smile while still at the University. Freddie and Roger had a second hand store in a trendy shopping area in London. Freddie was in a couple groups while at College also. Freddie use to go to the college concerts and see Smile. Brian said that he use to give Brian and Roger suggestions after every performance- lol. Smiles lead singer left because the group wasn’t really getting anywhere. Freddie said in an interview that they were thinking of finding another lead singer and Freddie laughed because he was right under their nose being that they were friends and even sharing apartments. Freddie never had a voice lesson in his life. His vocals were not as strong at the very beginning, they were wonderful, but not as strong until Freddie studied other singers and learning breath control, which obviously he mastered.
    Freddie is a once in a lifetime. His vocal octave range is even something scientists can’t explain. I’ve been addicted to that voice since 1974.
    I’m thrilled that you have been introduced to the GOAT!
    If you think he hit high notes at this you must hear Freddie doing EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE, which was a recording he did to take to Spain while meeting with an Opera diva to discuss a collab. It will blow your mind.
    Also, the history making Live Aid performance in 1985 which is still ranked the best live rock and roll performance in history.

  • @jenniferhall2506
    @jenniferhall2506 4 роки тому +1

    I loved him so much. Every time I hear this song, all I can do is cry. Thank you so much for your reaction. It is amazing

  • @user-hm1ef4oq9c
    @user-hm1ef4oq9c 4 роки тому +3

    Queen the best band of world...from italy

  • @bettybaby63
    @bettybaby63 4 роки тому +6

    We are damn lucky to have these concerts recorded. Many shows were recorded for audio & they are wonderful. Seeing them execute takes it to the next level.
    The studio cut is very different. Wonderful, but very different. The reworked more than a few songs to great result.

  • @kleinnel
    @kleinnel 4 роки тому +4

    Please do Freddie and Montserrat Caballe singing Barcelona. I was blown away and I am not at all a fan of opera but just like Freddie she took my breath away and the two of them together, unbelievable!

  • @donnanaples5214
    @donnanaples5214 4 роки тому +2

    I am a Freddie Mercury junkie, can't help it love love Freddie! Queen will be forever thee best band. PERIOD!! RIP "OUR DEAR SWEET FREDDIE" Never forgotten🌹

  • @jenniferhall2506
    @jenniferhall2506 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this video with me! I absolutely love this song!

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому

      You’re most welcome. Thank you

    • @jenniferhall2506
      @jenniferhall2506 4 роки тому

      @@MarkColeman121587 so how is Freddie Mercury you're godfather? I'm just honestly curious

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому

      Jennifer Hall He isn’t actually my godfather I just UA-cam adopted him because he is so amazing. I never knew anything about him until someone asked me to do a reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody. And after hearing that I feel in love with him as an artist. I claim Chris Stapleton too. Just have beautiful voices

    • @jenniferhall2506
      @jenniferhall2506 4 роки тому +1

      @@MarkColeman121587 oh ok. Can I adopt him too? Lol

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому

      Jennifer Hall lol most definitely.

  • @nageea
    @nageea 4 роки тому +3

    Mark, someone below requested Bohemian Rhapsody and you indicated to them that you'd already reviewed it. True enough, you have, but this is the one instance when on the Queen journey, you have to also watch the official version. Find the one with over a billion views ( that tell you anything? :) ) This version is a must for two reasons # 1 as Debra Bolling explained to you, they were 4 independent and gifted individuals who collaborated, coming up with the Queen sound together, but this particular video and song is exclusively Freddie's baby and #2 -Bohemian Rhapsody, studio version, is a trip. An experience. Never to be forgotten. ( you can also check out an audience at a Green Day concert singing BohRap all by themselves - now that's immortality. )

  • @sharonjohnston4806
    @sharonjohnston4806 4 роки тому +4

    Brian May wrote this song. It’s one of my favorites. What unbelievable talent this group has.

  • @jeanninedoyle9523
    @jeanninedoyle9523 4 роки тому +1

    Get ready to be blown away Mark!

  • @jamiemitchell8281
    @jamiemitchell8281 4 роки тому +1

    I love your enthusiasm for Freddie and Queen! This song makes me very emotional because I know his life is about to change dramatically! But you know what, in spite of his illness he is living forever. I am old enough to have seen them in concert a dozen times and I still love them just as much today.

  • @vandy2715
    @vandy2715 4 роки тому +1

    You are the man... Epic reaction video mate.

  • @trudehunnicutt8214
    @trudehunnicutt8214 5 місяців тому

    I was 18 years old the first time I saw Queen in 1975 and fell in love, saw them several more times. Still in love 50 years later.

  • @bastardsecretaryfromhell3504
    @bastardsecretaryfromhell3504 4 роки тому +26

    Talking about Freddie‘s vocal abilities you should definitiv check out Barcelona. Out of this world.

  • @VicEclectica
    @VicEclectica 4 роки тому +10

    Loved this song - as the theme to Highlander - before I knew it was Queen. After that... well... can't beat Queen!

  • @ericaleemathews4780
    @ericaleemathews4780 3 роки тому

    Love your commentary. I love Freddie. Saw him 7 times before they stopped touring in the US. There was nobody better.

  • @reginastogner9535
    @reginastogner9535 4 роки тому +1

    Aaahhh my queen fix for the day!
    You are really good!

  • @valnauffts9965
    @valnauffts9965 4 роки тому

    He was a force like no other ,his voice ,his performance ,his sense of style and his looks ,extraordinary talent ,the whole band was amazing!!!

  • @sherryheim5504
    @sherryheim5504 4 роки тому +2

    Freddie worked with Roger while they were both going to college. Roger was in a band called Smile, with Brian. Their lead vocalist/bassist quit and Freddie who was doing gigs around town asked to sing with them. They were friends so they decided to give Freddie a try. According to Roger, at that time Freddie was a little timid with his singing but Freddie formed himself into the vocalist he envisioned being the frontman for the band and named the band QUEEN. It worked out, but later they needed a bass player and after trying about 6 they finally found John Deacon and QUEEN became QUEEN and a force to be reckoned with.

  • @jeanninedoyle9523
    @jeanninedoyle9523 4 роки тому +1

    RIP to the greatest!

  • @StrudlePie
    @StrudlePie 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Hey!!! Lookin and sounding amazing dude!!! Long Live Freddie in our 💖's Forever!!!!!

  • @sandralennard7001
    @sandralennard7001 4 роки тому +12

    jackson was great, presley was greater and mercury was a force of nature.

  • @ohsure07
    @ohsure07 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant reaction.😍

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому

      Thank you I definitely appreciate it. Definitely means a lot

  • @TammyDenney
    @TammyDenney Рік тому

    Brilliantly said as usual❤

  • @sharonhalliday3180
    @sharonhalliday3180 4 роки тому +5

    Great review!
    Each band member wrot a song for the Highlander movie, then they expanded them for their Kind of Magic album.
    This song Who Wants to Live Forever, and Gimme the Prize written by Brian
    One year of Live written by John
    A Kind of Magic written by Roger
    Princes of the Universe (with an impressive video using the actor Chris Lambert from the movie having a sword fight with Freddie) written by Freddie

  • @barrys1342
    @barrys1342 9 місяців тому

    Awesome
    Thank you ❤

  • @eileenegger4892
    @eileenegger4892 4 роки тому +2

    This was written for the movie Highlander,where the hero is immortal but falls in love with a mortal.

  • @theramblingyorkshireman7877
    @theramblingyorkshireman7877 4 роки тому +2

    This is from the soundtrack for the Highlander starting Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery, the album is A Kind Of Magic, well worth listening to the whole thing

  • @lillylee7658
    @lillylee7658 4 роки тому +3

    I hope you are going to keep going with Queen. I like your enthusiasm. There are a lot of very underrated songs that didn’t become hits simply because they had so many to choose from. Please watch White Queen live at the Odeon Hammersmith 1975. It is jaw droppingly good.

  • @bettybaby63
    @bettybaby63 4 роки тому +1

    Yea as others have said, these boys weren’t out together. The planets aligned. ❤️

  • @patgallagher6762
    @patgallagher6762 4 роки тому +5

    Great reaction ,the whole band were so gifted ,try the show must go on ,Freddy passed away soon after this song to I'll to video but absolutely killed the vocals the words say it all ,thank you ,stay safe from Liverpool UK x

  • @sharonallforloveandpositiv5497
    @sharonallforloveandpositiv5497 4 роки тому +3

    While Freddie's speaking voice fell in the baritone range, he delivered most songs in the tenor range.
    His known vocal range extended from bass low F (F2) to soprano high F (F6). He could also get up to tenor high F (F5). Have you listened to Freddie Mercury's Exercises in free love? No vocals tones only. This will an extra piece to this man's voice range!.

    • @conradtaggart9959
      @conradtaggart9959 4 роки тому

      If you want to experience a male vocalist at his best this "Exercises in free love" is the song. His best vocal performance ever - superb !

  • @MediciDee007
    @MediciDee007 4 роки тому +3

    He wrote this song after he found out he had AIDS. He was* singing for his life, for his legacy... Freddie kept his health secret from the public. But there were whispers they were breaking up soon but like Freddie said they would be in Queen until they died!! ... You need to react to Queen's LIVE AID performance!! Its a 25 minute medley of a bunch of their hits, with the crazy crowd reaction you want!! I've dove into your channel for your Queen reactions!🔥 lets do it!!❤

  • @daveloboda1769
    @daveloboda1769 4 роки тому

    I was there that night. The best gig I've ever been to, great memories. Try the start, "One Vision" leading straight into "Tie Your Mother Down".

  • @queenmiriam3058
    @queenmiriam3058 4 роки тому +1

    Yes darling, thankyou!! Great reaction, to a beautiful song and performance. Epic!! I really hope you want to check out some more live stuff. I suggest Love of my Live - Is this the world we created live at Wembley. Much bless ❤❤

  • @pinkrabit1485
    @pinkrabit1485 3 роки тому

    His voice !

  • @junearnold492
    @junearnold492 4 роки тому +1

    They met while they were going to collage. They the 4 of them formed the group

  • @bettybaby63
    @bettybaby63 4 роки тому +5

    Did you react to white queen yet? Live...I think you’d appreciate it. 🤩🤩

  • @rw9019
    @rw9019 4 роки тому +1

    What's sad, is yes, they stayed together until he died, in just 5 more years. At this point he knew he had HIV, but wouldn't be diagnosed with full blown AIDS until the following year, 1987. This would be his last year of stage performance and some would say his and Queen's best year of performance.

  • @VincitOmniaVeritas.
    @VincitOmniaVeritas. 4 роки тому +2

    Brian wrote this for Highlander.

  • @meganh2637
    @meganh2637 4 роки тому

    For Christmas I would just LOVE to see how you'd react to Queen's Night at the Odeon Christmas performance. Their whole concert mix was amazing!! Even up to the encore where Freddie got out there and did some covers for non queen songs! LOVED him doing Big Spender!! I woulda had to be held back by then. XD

  • @rebeccaquinn3287
    @rebeccaquinn3287 4 роки тому +1

    Quick comment Mark it was not Freddie and his band Queen. Queen was four equal members, Freddie was the lead singer. They all wrote number one songs, they were all brilliant musicians who played multiple instruments and made the band so GREAT! No other band like them. Thanks for all your great reviews so far, you have just begun. Do some early Queen.

  • @TeaTroMatto
    @TeaTroMatto 4 роки тому

    Dear Mark, if you want to hear Queen's greatness, bless you ears with INNUENDO song.
    I promise, you'll touch the holy Heaven!

  • @barbaraaschwingelswihart572
    @barbaraaschwingelswihart572 4 роки тому +2

    If you haven't reacted to Barcelona. And The golden boy you will be amazed. You will be surprised if you do Exercises in free love

  • @alexandras.1740
    @alexandras.1740 4 роки тому +5

    Please listen to QUEEN, Bohemian Rhapsody!

  • @susanengland3919
    @susanengland3919 3 роки тому

    He didn't drink beer on stage, he had plenty of tea handy to keep his throat from drying out.

  • @rhondacoleman6770
    @rhondacoleman6770 4 роки тому

    Freddie Mercury would have never done the Super Bowl he was English all the way but it is good to see the younger generation appreciate him I was fortunate enough to live during his time and to see him when he came to Detroit in 1977 and have family who live in England all our visits if they were performing it was on the best singer ever lived forever will live Queen the ultimate band

  • @RhondaColeman-er6rd
    @RhondaColeman-er6rd 10 місяців тому +1

    It would be highly unlikely that he would sing our national anthem at the Super Bowl saying that he is British Queen is a British band more than likely they would sing in England God Save the Queen

  • @susanengland3919
    @susanengland3919 3 роки тому

    Brian May wrote this song to be a part of "Highlander".

  • @pennioltheten6018
    @pennioltheten6018 3 роки тому +1

    Brian and Freddie both lived in feltham only acouple of blocks away from each other in London and never met when they were kids. Freddie and Roger had a clothing stall in kensington Market before Queen form. It was fate for them. No doubt.

  • @joegedeon708
    @joegedeon708 4 роки тому +1

    Mark, love your commentary !! Please check out the Official Video "I Want It All " Peace

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому

      Thank you I greatly appreciate it. I’ll definitely check it out.

  • @vanjalavoie550
    @vanjalavoie550 4 роки тому

    At the writing of this song, Freddie knew he had his death warrant signed. :'-(

  • @linaskranauskas
    @linaskranauskas 4 роки тому +2

    Actually the band was pretty skeptical when he joined them :) Especially about his vocals.

  • @petergriffin5637
    @petergriffin5637 4 роки тому +2

    React to queen at live aid 1985 bro

  • @rhondacoleman6770
    @rhondacoleman6770 4 роки тому

    PS they met in college and what parts of other bands before they got together themselves this is not American Idol Freddy push the band name the band since he had a degree in graphic arts the queen logo was created by Him I know it's hard for the younger generation do understand back then they did it all no faking no promo no bulshit they all have degrees they are very smart as well as talented

  • @ZENOBlAmusic
    @ZENOBlAmusic 4 роки тому +1

    Great reaction! I like your descriptions and attention to detail. Freddie never did any national anthems. But he did write a song for the Olympic Games in 1992, it is an amazing song. Barcelona - Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe ua-cam.com/video/hkskujG0UYc/v-deo.html. Barcelona was the offical song for the Olymisc games held in Barcelona. Freddie Mercury did a duet Spanish soprano opera diva Montserrat Caballe.

  • @maikeldejonge8655
    @maikeldejonge8655 4 роки тому +4

    Did you know Freddie sang this with a big sore throat

    • @MarkColeman121587
      @MarkColeman121587  4 роки тому +1

      No actually didn’t know. That makes it even more amazing

    • @marco69tits
      @marco69tits 4 роки тому +1

      @@MarkColeman121587 Wrong.That's live aid

    • @darlahays2471
      @darlahays2471 4 роки тому +1

      @@marco69tits he had a cold during this performance because this was the second night at Wimbley. The night before he had performed in the rain.. So yes, he was sick during this song

    • @darlahays2471
      @darlahays2471 4 роки тому

      @@marco69tits we could perhaps compare our Queen vinyl albums I have all of my originals. I didn't see them in the 70s I was a tad to young but I did see them twice during the hot space tour in 1982. In Atlanta and in Biloxi Mississippi. I wasn't trying to explain anything to you I was only relaying what I had heard and the fact that Freddie was seen blowing his nose on top of the fact that he had performed the night before in the rain.

  • @ibrahimmansary1417
    @ibrahimmansary1417 4 роки тому

    Sup man

  • @VincitOmniaVeritas.
    @VincitOmniaVeritas. 4 роки тому +2

    Mate I’m sure it’s been mentioned below but Freddie was Roger and Brian’s fan when the had their band in Uni called Smile. Yes you want viewer participation on your channel but do some research yourself mate. Come on.

  • @tylerandoscar6488
    @tylerandoscar6488 4 роки тому

    My brother please react to avelino fire in the booth part 3 it’s 🔥 🔥 🔥 you won’t regret it

  • @dirtpile
    @dirtpile 3 роки тому

    One of saddest songs I've ever heard.

  • @mikesuffolk6140
    @mikesuffolk6140 4 роки тому +1

    You ruin it by talking and pausing so much.

    • @marvalstith2749
      @marvalstith2749 4 роки тому

      Not for me! I love Queen so very much it absolutely warms my heart and assures me I'm not going 'nuts' as I feel what this reactor says. Do you understand? In fact, his evaluation just sends me to where I can hear their music again, without the interruptions.

  • @petergriffin5637
    @petergriffin5637 4 роки тому

    You'd have to pick someone else fornthe tiktok lol cause freddie is dead

    • @donnanaples5214
      @donnanaples5214 4 роки тому

      Damn it now I know why your screen name is Peter Griffin🖕why can't we just appreciate the liove people have for FREDDIE! There's always one!

    • @petergriffin5637
      @petergriffin5637 4 роки тому

      @@donnanaples5214 wow that's a bit rude isnt it? 😂 sorry if it struck a nerve but im making a point. Even freddie didnt give a dam about what happens to him or his music after he died.

    • @donnanaples5214
      @donnanaples5214 4 роки тому

      Sorry if It sounded a bit bitchy, it just sounded like such a disrepectful comment. Freddie deserves respect. I think he was being flipped when he made that comment. It's all good!