Queen is a British rock band that was formed in 1970 and was comprised of: Freddie Mercury - Lead vocals and piano Roger Taylor - Drummer and vocals Brian May - Lead guitar and vocals John Deacon - Bass guitar Queen has released 15 studio albums, 10 live albums, 16 compilation albums, two soundtrack albums, 2 extended plays, 73 singles, and seven promotional singles. Freddie's speaking voice fell in the baritone range but 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). Freddie could escalate within a few bars from a deep, throaty rock growl to a tender, vibrant tenor, then on to a high-pitched, perfect coloratura, pure and crystalline in the upper reaches. Bohemian Rhapsody", which was released originally in 1975, is the creation of Freddie Mercury but he never told anyone what he was thinking when he wrote the lyrics. Freddie tended to write in metaphors so I would not suggest taking any of his songs literally. He wanted listeners to be able to apply to the song whatever meaning it had to them personally. Not what it meant to him. BTW - Freddie did admit that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was composed of three separate songs that he had been working on but could not seem to finish. So he decided to mash them together, adding some transitions and bridges, and created "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Thanks, Stu.. This was actually recorded in 1975! looks like you have earbuds.. key to really enhance your appreciation! enjoyed your reaction... (p.s. Freddie sang all the parts on the intro.. although others sang in the song.. especially Brian May-guitar and Roger Taylor-drums.. .John Deacon-bass didn't sing much except for occasionally as fill on live performances).. and of course, Freddie Mercury is widely recognized as not only of the best vocalists of all time, but also amazing LIVE performer .. check out his crowd control on the live stuff!.. .welcome to the club!
1975. 80's music is great but the 70's is excellent! The a cappella intro is only Freddie singing lead and harmonies which were multi tracked together. For a good intro to Queen, check out their 20 minute set at "Live Aid" in 1985 or Rock Montreal 1981, "Somebody To Love". Thanks.
👏👏👏 Welcome to the Queen’s world! You can find a huge catalog of their amazing and versatile songs and stunning live performances. You can choose any of them you will never be disappointed. Freddie Mercury was an untrained singer, never took singing lessons, he was a passionate and emotional performer with artistic veins, his live performances are legendary. “I remember Freddie coming in with loads of bits of paper from his dad’s work, like Post-it notes, and pounding on the piano,” May said in 2008. “He played the piano like most people play the drums. And this song he had was full of gaps where he explained that something operatic would happen here and so on. He’d worked out the harmonies in his head.”
Awesome reaction!! You have been introduced to Freddie Mercury, arguably the best voice in rock history and definitely the best band frontman ever. Your journey down the Queen path cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody. In fact, your journey into great MUSIC of the past cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody! Bohemian Rhapsody, was released in 1975 on the album "A Night at the Opera" which gives a hint as to the musical genre. Freddie Mercury was a huge fan of opera so this song was written as an operatic suite consisting of five distinct parts: an acapella intro, a ballad segment, an operatic passage, a hard rock section, and a reflective coda. Generally it is classified as rock-and-roll, but specifically as a "rock opera" and "progressive rock." Truth is, labeling any Queen song, or Queen the band, is next to impossible! "Bohemian" describes an unconventional, artistic style with freedom and individuality as key elements. "Rhapsody" in musical composition refers to a single work comprised of episodic, diverse pieces arranged into a free-flowing structure designed to heighten emotions. This song came to be because Freddie had pieces of songs he never completed, so he put them together, each section totally different yet masterfully blended into a truly epic masterpiece. It is the band's magnum opus, and is unanimously considered one of the best songs ever written. As for the meaning of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", Freddie was purposefully vague. As with most of the greatest songs, the lyrics are written to be poetic and mysterious. Are they literal or figurative? As separate pieces initially, should the song have a singular meaning? Who knows! The meaning is open to interpretation for each listener to decide, based on how the music and lyrics touched them. You will read comments claiming the song's meaning, but the fact is, the entire band has never stating a specific meaning and has been firm that there isn't one, or if Freddie DID have a specific interpretation, he never shared it. Any assertion of the meaning pertaining to Freddie's sexuality are speculative and because certain groups WANT that to be the meaning.
PS: im also a singer and Freddie is one of my biggest inspirations, the guy is a TRUE COMPLETE ARTIST not just some good singer. He had art running on his veins ❤
My two boys know about Queen and some of their songs. But honestly this is well before his time and if you don't listen to classic rock stations you'll never hear this or any great song in it's entirety. So I believe some of these younger people have not heard our music.
I hope you've worked out by now that the "amazing" singer is Freddie Mercury. The rest of the band Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums) and John Deacon (bass). This song was actually released in 1975. I agree with others....watch Live Aid 20 min set or Somebody to Love Live 1981 ua-cam.com/video/mmFjy41HA1Y/v-deo.html
Great reaction!! Love seeing people hear Queen for the first time and realizing why they are top tier. You should check out Somebody to Love in Montreal 1981 if you want to hear another great example of Freddie's incredible voice. 😊
Look up the musical term "rhapsody." It will define the genius of this masterpiece. This is a scratch on the surface of being completely blown away, repeatedly. Queen.
Brits say this is a staple on the radio, but let's you know we may hear but don't always listen. Glad you were mesmerized by a song from 1975. Fans may talk about not interrupting here or there - but in the moment, a new experience...having a genuine reaction is the point. This song did alter the traditional rock song structure and changed how music was marketed. Big then, still big now.
Go to Queens official channel if you do not care to hear the reactor . That’s why these are called REACTION CHANNELS No one is making you watch this reaction channel.
It's always lovely to see young people reacting to this song. It's from 1975 and I was 13 when it was released. None of the "Big Stations" were prepared to give it air time except a DJ, Kenny Everett, who pushed it until it was accepted and we all gaped at it. It spent insane weeks at Number 1. It's worth being old now to have been young then. The 1970s were brilliant for music. Thanks for your reaction. ❤
As I watch this video it is 4 months old. If you didn't already: do yourself a huge favor and jump in that great, deep and awesome rabbit hole which is Queen. They created so many epic songs, and I am pretty sure you heard Queen before even if you didn't know it was them. Did you ever hear We will rock you or We are the champions? Well, in that case you heard Queen.
Congratulations Stu, welcome to the world of Queen. Good reaction, I just happened upon your channel this morning that came up on my feed this morning. Good reaction too, something you may consider next time you react to Queen's music, 1. Must use headphones to hear the full experience of listening to their music, by that I mean the ones that cover your ears, I see you had the ones that fit in your ears. 2. Not that you did, but just in case for future reactions, we never interrupt Sir Brian May's guitar solos. (Lead Guitarist, vocals), Freddie Mercury (Lead vocals and Pianist) wrote this song when he was still in his teens and combined three songs together when given the opportunity to do so and then BOOM! A masterpiece was born! Rules in the music industry had to be broken for this to be recorded and released! Stu, you'll eventually learn that the music from Queen does not fall into one genre, they went all over the genre spectrum. Roger Taylor (Drums and vocals) he is the one who has the falsetto singing voice when a song requires it like in this song, and John Deacon (Bass Guitarist) they all have contributed to this band when it comes to writing music and creating hits. Oh, and by the way, this song was released in 1975; the album was called 'A night at the Opera' and they kept going with many more songs to listen to until the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. I am glad you enjoyed this song and hope you get to listen to many others! Once again, I congratulate you on your first experience listening to Bohemian Rhapsody and welcome to the world of Queen! Peace. ☮
I have new equipment coming tomorrow for recording, including headphones, so that won't be an issue, I'll definitely be doing more Queen songs, thank you for checking out the video!
Totally expected an American accent and was floored. There's so many regional parodies of this song. Can't believe a fellow Brit doesn't know the world famous Bohemian Rhapsody. To not know Freddie Mercury by voice alone never mind by sight.
Queen is eternal. They are not before your time. They define time! They were almost perfect. The layers of skill in this bad are amazing. From music to the guitarist being an actual astrophysicist to the fact that they wrote and produced all their songs themself.
I raised three kids listening to Queen back in the seventies. Now my grandchildren are listening to them and loving them. They all know the words to Bohemian rhapsody by heart...... it's our second national anthem!!
As a 14 year old when hearing this I did not feel shocked or stunned as modern listeners do now because of the change of arrangement, tempo etc. it was simply magnificent, artistic and original. I loved some pop music and my first love was Motown, but once I’d heard Queen as a 14 year old, and then The Eagles, I started to get a different appreciation of what music means.
GREAT reaction and let me introduce you to the LEGEND, Freddie Mercury. He has gone down in history as one of the best vocalists (and the band too as they can all sing - better than some lead vocalists of other bands) of all time. Sadly we lost Freddie in 1991 to AIDS and there will never be another one like him. He was beautiful inside & out. Only a few months later the Triple Therapy for AIDS treatment came out, and it is heart breaking that it was too late for Freddie. I have been lucky enough to be present at Live Aid in 1985 when they performed the best performance in rock history (YOU MUST WATCH THE WHOLE 20 MINUTE PERFORMANCE OF IT) and then I saw them twice the following year in 1986 one again at Wembley (the old Wembley stadium) and then Freddie's ever last LIVE performance with Queen at Knebworth in August 1986. I was only 16/17 and am now 55 and have been a fan forever. Please please please do more Queen, below are some suggestions, once you're down that rabbit hole you'll never come back. Plus you'll get a MASSIVE boost to your platform as the "Queen Army" is massive. Do more Queen please. RIP you beautiful Persian Poppinjay (his own words as he was born in India and was born into Zoroastrian religion, his real name was Farrokh Bulsara) Freddie Mercury. Stay safe from Manchester UK Somebody to Love - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Save Me - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Now I'm Here/Dragon Attack/Now I'm Here Reprisal - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Love of my Life - LIVE Montreal 1981 One Vision - LIVE Wembley 1986 Another One Bites the Dust - LIVE Wembley 1986 Bohemian Rhapsody - LIVE Wembley 1986 Now I'm Here - LIVE Wembley 1986 Under Pressure - LIVE Wembley 1986 Live Aid 1985 - the whole 20 minute set Please MORE Queen
Rhapsody .... a piece of music written without a formal structure that expresses powerful feelings and emotional excitement. It's a ballad, an opera, and a rocker!
Who else is saying just wait after '"what a way to start - so interesting" Also, you really need headphones Stu!! It's a story - crime, trial and retribution. If you want to know how well known this song is, look out Greenway concert audience singing the whole song, start to finish (including the guitar solos) - about 70,000 people. Love watching people watching Queen for the first time. Best band in the world. What a lot of treats you have ahead of you. If you loved Freddie's voice, try Somebody to love, live at Montreal 1981. One of the best live performances you will ever witness.
Welcome to Queen. 3/4 sang, and we won’t talk about the 4th. They were all educated, all multi-instrumentalists. Try their Live Aid set, and after that, Somebody to Love, Montreal ‘81.
Wel, you just found the greatest performance of the greatest rock song of all time, by the greatest rock singer of the 20th century, so nothing compares...
This song is from 1975, Queen started in 1970-1991, when Freddie Mercury (lead singer, best ever vocals-4-5 octave range, has even done opera with Monserrat Caballe’, piano), passed away. The other members are fabulous as well, geniuses in their own right, Brian May (lead guitar/vocal), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals, great falsetto voice) and John Deacon (bass guitar, genius in electronics). All their songs are GREAT, all kinds of genres, you can’t put them in any kind of box. Freddie’s voice and showmanship in live performances was just magic. Everyone is so in sync with each other while performing, they’re just so GREAT, I can’t say it enough. Anyway, hope you dive deep into the Queen rabbit hole millions of us can’t escape from, it’s so addictive. THEY’RE so addictive. (RIP Freddie, yes, you made so many people happy, and you still are. And no, you were never boring and no one has made your music boring. It still lives on, and Brian and Roger are still touring as Queen & Adam Lambert, but I never listen to that. Love you too much.)
This is a Rock Opera. Each of the four musicians have degrees in various areas unrelated to music. They all wanted to have an education to fall back on if Queen was not successful. Freddie Mercury wrote, directed, sang and arranged and produced the entire thing. This was released October 31st, 1975. My mother and all of us kids waited for the release. She told us that this song was the transformation of music and then, the 1980s happened. She was right! Freddie Mercury was a Musical Genius. I was 11 when it was released.
Some people are suggesting some of their live performances… This is definitely something you should check out at some point as they are magic live and that’s arguably the best way to experience them… But at the same time, I feel like it’s better to start with studio recordings, then save some of the best stuff for a treat later on… Like the Live Aid set was amazing, despite the singer being unwell and a few other potential issues… I’d save it for when you know most of the songs in the set, but it’s up to you. Queen have an amazing and varied catalogue of music… There’s some straightforward rock/pop songs, some that’s a little more electronic, some that’s more inspired by classic music, like this one… Some that simply rock hard, but also some really soft ballads… Some that are pretty experimental… If you’re still reading, here’s some of the other essential tracks to listen to: Another One Bites The Dust We Will Rock You + We Are the Champions (two songs often paired together) Don’t Stop Me Now Somebody to Love Who Wants to Live Forever? The Show Must Go On Under Pressure (feat. David Bowie) … And this is just a small sample of their hits… There are many great tracks that aren’t so commonly known too, but are still worth checking out… But this is probably enough to be going on with.
What's happening... what's going on... said everyone the first time they heard this song... yet we'll play it over and over and over again and sing along with it like there's no tomorrow... 😂❤ I'm 62 now and love watching the reaction of people hearing and watching Queen for the first time.😊
Came for kpop reactions and i LOVE when people react to different genres! As hard it can be to believe I'm a 25 year old Brazilian who loves kpop and 60s-90s rock music (including metal) !!!! It makes me very happy when people are open minded enough to love different styles of music, congratulations on your channel!
It's in the name. A "Rhapsody" is a music piece, that does not follow any rules. Very old classical tradition. How crazy can we go, while it still being great, is the whole point.
Freddie’s voice is so beautiful because he had four extra teeth. As he grew, they pushed his other teeth out of their normal positions, which has somehow helped to created his four octave vocal range. He is one of a kind. I believe this song is about him coming out of the closet to his family, his mother and friends. So the man he “killed” was old Freddie. Makes the song more powerful really. Metaphors are awesome.
This is from 1975, from their 4th album called “A Night at the Opera”.👌The best Rock music came out in the 60’s and 70’s, A lot of great stuff in the 80’s and 90’s too!!! It is all gonna blow your mind!!!👍Enjoy the ride 👌✌️😁
This video was the first of it's kind, it led to the likes of MTV etc ...... and Yes all 4 were singing! If this gives you the shivers - try watching 'Who wants to live forever' then 'Days of our lives' - Now that's emotion!
Ah yes, the mighty Freddie Mercury (RIP). Being a teenager in the 70s was something I now realise was so special. So much incredible music going on. I quickly became a Pink Floyd freak, and all other bands went in the back seat, but I have always said that Freddie Mercury was one of the best male voices ever, period! His pitch, range, diction, control and power. 2nd to none. And his song writing wasn't bad either. Great reaction.
In the 1970s, several bands experimented with merging rock & classical music (Early Genesis with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Yes). Bohemian Rapsody merges rock, opera, etc..
This song was in 1975. Freddie was the best front man ever and he could control a crowd like no other. All of the band members are incredible. Roger on the drums is the one that hits that high note in the this song and could be a lead singer with his amazing voice also. Brian the lead guitarist, writes many songs as they all do in this band and is fantastic on guitar, and John on bass although he doesn't sing much he is a great bass player and song writer. All band members have college degrees and are extremely smart and talented. Please do a reaction on their live aid concert and you will see some of his magic. Their live aid concert is said to be the best concert in history to this day. I am subscribing in hopes of more Queen and more 70's bands. The 70's was actually the decade of the most talented bands in history. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and so many others. Thanks for the great reaction.
As well as Live Aid (the one where it starts with the policemen). You might also enjoy 'Innuendo' another multifaceted Queen number. From Bohemian Rhapsody 1975 to 'Innuendo' 1991. Queen had it all.
Their is a HUGE audience for people reacting to music from the 50's to the 80's! You have NO idea how big. I watch at least 20 reactors that react only to older music .... all of it before 1990. It's been going on for at least 5 years now. Rob Squad Reactions seems to have the most subscribers (over 500,000) and the most comments, normally in the thousands on a regular basis.
Came out in the 1970s rock opera Freddie Mercury is the best vocalist that ever lived and Bohemian Rhapsody is in the top 5 rock songs ever done in my mind the best wild bill from Worcester mass
This song has been played by every genre it's been played in movies it's an absolute masterpiece Freddie Mercury wasn't genius I can't believe anybody hasn't heard this song. This was done in 1970, Mercury was ahead of his time even the video was ahead of his time
This song is riddled with metaphor and Freddie never said what the song was about (though there are several theories out there to be considered), simply that it was up to the listener to decide what it means to them. This is a compilation, composed of three different songs Freddie had written but never completed so he decided to put them together and form a rhapsody. This song is iconic and has been very popular for 50 years. This exact same studio version of this song has been #1 on the charts in three separate decades as it has re-emerged in movies as well as in the movie of the same name which is loosely based on Freddie Mercury's life story, though it is not a documentary and there are a lot of timeline flaws as well as things being changed for the sake of keeping the movie interesting throughout the 20 year journey that Freddie shared with Queen. I love this song and never get tired of it...and yes, you are right, Freddie had a voice like none other, he was an original and has been touted to have been the best Frontman to every grace the stage. While that comment may be subjective, he will be in the top few on every list, with most listing him in the top position. You really should react to some of Queen's live performances because the band is incredible and as good as they are in studio, they are actually better live. Two live performances you should not miss (as reactions or on your own time if they don't fit into the format of your channel) are Somebody To Love, live at Montreal 1981 and White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. Both will show you how well matched each of these men in the band were and how incredibly talented and tight they were as well both collectively and individually. Thank you for your reaction, you were properly "Wowed!" This song was released 1975. When you first listen to Queen, it is pretty much a given that you will be fixated on Freddie because that voice is so original and there will never be another like him, but as you get deeper into Queen music, you will gain a huge appreciation for each of the four members and how talented each of them is. It is almost unimaginable how the four of them managed to find one another and how they managed to stay together with such diverse personalities and each with so much talent and therefore ego. I think that each of them understood that Queen was a business and the disagreements brought out the best in everything they did as well as each of them having an almost unbelievable commitment to the music and what they collectively created as Queen. Freddie, Roger and Brian all had solo careers beyond Queen but Queen always came first. John did not have a solo career and retired from music all together a few years after Freddie passed away.
How can you come close to enjoying or getting the song when you keep stopping it?! It's a Rhapsody which means it inherently has many parts! Listen and enjoy
Because it's a reaction video, not a listening video, he is expected to comment on what he is hearing for the first time. He can do the listening later.
Freddie played the demo tape of this to his mate David Bowie asking if it would be a hit. Bowie said, “Never! It’s far too long. Audiences don’t like long pop songs.”. So glad he was wrong. Freddie wrote it and of course the main singer is Freddie himself of course.
"Whoever that is"??? Are you serious? It's Freddie Mercury and he is THE best singer, songwriter and entertainer that you will ever see.
-- I know hahahahaha
“Whoever that is”. LAFF
Why are people being rude?? Jesus. Be nice.
Absolutely right
The fact that he is also Brit
Queen is a British rock band that was formed in 1970 and was comprised of:
Freddie Mercury - Lead vocals and piano
Roger Taylor - Drummer and vocals
Brian May - Lead guitar and vocals
John Deacon - Bass guitar
Queen has released 15 studio albums, 10 live albums, 16 compilation albums, two soundtrack albums, 2 extended plays, 73 singles, and seven promotional singles.
Freddie's speaking voice fell in the baritone range but 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). Freddie could escalate within a few bars from a deep, throaty rock growl to a tender, vibrant tenor, then on to a high-pitched, perfect coloratura, pure and crystalline in the upper reaches.
Bohemian Rhapsody", which was released originally in 1975, is the creation of Freddie Mercury but he never told anyone what he was thinking when he wrote the lyrics. Freddie tended to write in metaphors so I would not suggest taking any of his songs literally. He wanted listeners to be able to apply to the song whatever meaning it had to them personally. Not what it meant to him.
BTW - Freddie did admit that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was composed of three separate songs that he had been working on but could not seem to finish. So he decided to mash them together, adding some transitions and bridges, and created "Bohemian Rhapsody".
It's called Rock Opera and you have been Queened!.
Haha! I'm a professional opera singer and you couldn't be more right! Rock meets Opera and by some magic or alchemy I can't explain, it works!
I find it hard to believe a brit has never heard this before...i think instead of being born crying my grandkids came out singing this song
😂😂😂👏👏👏
That's because it's infiltrating our DNA at this point.
Ikr never happened to even hear it on the radio by accident
Agreed
You are ruining the flow so far….
8:41 _"What is happening?"_
there are two answers.
1. you're getting your mind blown.
2. it's Queen.
3. both.
FACT!
Hearing Freddie Mercury described as "dis guy" blew my mind.
I don't if I should laugh or cry.
There will never be anyone like Freddie
Thanks, Stu.. This was actually recorded in 1975! looks like you have earbuds.. key to really enhance your appreciation! enjoyed your reaction... (p.s. Freddie sang all the parts on the intro.. although others sang in the song.. especially Brian May-guitar and Roger Taylor-drums.. .John Deacon-bass didn't sing much except for occasionally as fill on live performances).. and of course, Freddie Mercury is widely recognized as not only of the best vocalists of all time, but also amazing LIVE performer .. check out his crowd control on the live stuff!.. .welcome to the club!
1975.
80's music is great but the 70's is excellent! The a cappella intro is only Freddie singing lead and harmonies which were multi tracked together.
For a good intro to Queen, check out their 20 minute set at "Live Aid" in 1985 or Rock Montreal 1981, "Somebody To Love". Thanks.
I’m quite shocked that you don’t know Queen . I hope you stay with it . There are millions of us Queenies that would be with you.
My. 14. year old Granddaughter loves this song and knows it well. I love when she sings along to it.
He knows queen. He is pretending its "first time" so he can get on the first listen youtube bandwagon. It's become a thing.
👏👏👏 Welcome to the Queen’s world! You can find a huge catalog of their amazing and versatile songs and stunning live performances. You can choose any of them you will never be disappointed.
Freddie Mercury was an untrained singer, never took singing lessons, he was a passionate and emotional performer with artistic veins, his live performances are legendary.
“I remember Freddie coming in with loads of bits of paper from his dad’s work, like Post-it notes, and pounding on the piano,” May said in 2008. “He played the piano like most people play the drums. And this song he had was full of gaps where he explained that something operatic would happen here and so on. He’d worked out the harmonies in his head.”
Awesome reaction!! You have been introduced to Freddie Mercury, arguably the best voice in rock history and definitely the best band frontman ever. Your journey down the Queen path cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody. In fact, your journey into great MUSIC of the past cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody!
Bohemian Rhapsody, was released in 1975 on the album "A Night at the Opera" which gives a hint as to the musical genre. Freddie Mercury was a huge fan of opera so this song was written as an operatic suite consisting of five distinct parts: an acapella intro, a ballad segment, an operatic passage, a hard rock section, and a reflective coda. Generally it is classified as rock-and-roll, but specifically as a "rock opera" and "progressive rock." Truth is, labeling any Queen song, or Queen the band, is next to impossible!
"Bohemian" describes an unconventional, artistic style with freedom and individuality as key elements. "Rhapsody" in musical composition refers to a single work comprised of episodic, diverse pieces arranged into a free-flowing structure designed to heighten emotions. This song came to be because Freddie had pieces of songs he never completed, so he put them together, each section totally different yet masterfully blended into a truly epic masterpiece. It is the band's magnum opus, and is unanimously considered one of the best songs ever written.
As for the meaning of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", Freddie was purposefully vague. As with most of the greatest songs, the lyrics are written to be poetic and mysterious. Are they literal or figurative? As separate pieces initially, should the song have a singular meaning? Who knows! The meaning is open to interpretation for each listener to decide, based on how the music and lyrics touched them. You will read comments claiming the song's meaning, but the fact is, the entire band has never stating a specific meaning and has been firm that there isn't one, or if Freddie DID have a specific interpretation, he never shared it. Any assertion of the meaning pertaining to Freddie's sexuality are speculative and because certain groups WANT that to be the meaning.
Welcome to the Queen rabbit hole you have so much to look forward to, Live Aid concert is a must.
You can’t make it to three years old in the U.S. without hearing this song somewhere
I'm trying to workout how he managed to Survive to however old this guy is in the UK without hearing it. Like for real you never heard How!
Freddie Mercury. The best vocals in history!!!
This song is known as the best song ever made!!!
PS: im also a singer and Freddie is one of my biggest inspirations, the guy is a TRUE COMPLETE ARTIST not just some good singer. He had art running on his veins ❤
This is no 1 hit in 1975 where it stayed for about 11 weeks which was unheard of back then.
This song is a Masterpiece known around the world in every country
Nothin' I enjoy more than watching a youngin' appreciating the genius that is Queen! 👍👍👍👍👍
Queen ARE the best rock band ever
No way! Absolutely impossible to NOT knowing QUEEN. No fucking way!
My two boys know about Queen and some of their songs. But honestly this is well before his time and if you don't listen to classic rock stations you'll never hear this or any great song in it's entirety. So I believe some of these younger people have not heard our music.
I hope you've worked out by now that the "amazing" singer is Freddie Mercury. The rest of the band Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums) and John Deacon (bass). This song was actually released in 1975. I agree with others....watch Live Aid 20 min set or Somebody to Love Live 1981 ua-cam.com/video/mmFjy41HA1Y/v-deo.html
no two Queen songs sound the same. it's a very VERY deep rabbit hole!
Great reaction!! Love seeing people hear Queen for the first time and realizing why they are top tier. You should check out Somebody to Love in Montreal 1981 if you want to hear another great example of Freddie's incredible voice. 😊
'70s is my decade for music. A night at the Opera, the album this song is from, came out in 1975
Look up the musical term "rhapsody." It will define the genius of this masterpiece.
This is a scratch on the surface of being completely blown away, repeatedly. Queen.
Never, never interrupt a Queen song ❤️ Perfection at its finest ❤️❤️
Brits say this is a staple on the radio, but let's you know we may hear but don't always listen. Glad you were mesmerized by a song from 1975. Fans may talk about not interrupting here or there - but in the moment, a new experience...having a genuine reaction is the point. This song did alter the traditional rock song structure and changed how music was marketed. Big then, still big now.
This is 1975... not the 80s. Queen was a force of nature and very unique in their style
Never keep Pausing when listening to a Masterpiece!
Go to Queens official channel if you do not care to hear the reactor . That’s why these are called REACTION CHANNELS No one is making you watch this reaction channel.
Why are you even watching a reaction then? That's the entire point, go listen to the actual song if you don't like it
Agree, I watch quite a few reaction channels and they never pause and rewind as much as this. Won't be coming back here again
It's always lovely to see young people reacting to this song. It's from 1975 and I was 13 when it was released. None of the "Big Stations" were prepared to give it air time except a DJ, Kenny Everett, who pushed it until it was accepted and we all gaped at it. It spent insane weeks at Number 1. It's worth being old now to have been young then. The 1970s were brilliant for music. Thanks for your reaction. ❤
no audience for Queen-that's hysterical. Love Queen and love Led Zeppelin and will always be there for reactions to them. What a journey.
As I watch this video it is 4 months old. If you didn't already: do yourself a huge favor and jump in that great, deep and awesome rabbit hole which is Queen. They created so many epic songs, and I am pretty sure you heard Queen before even if you didn't know it was them. Did you ever hear We will rock you or We are the champions? Well, in that case you heard Queen.
Congratulations Stu, welcome to the world of Queen. Good reaction, I just happened upon your channel this morning that came up on my feed this morning. Good reaction too, something you may consider next time you react to Queen's music, 1. Must use headphones to hear the full experience of listening to their music, by that I mean the ones that cover your ears, I see you had the ones that fit in your ears. 2. Not that you did, but just in case for future reactions, we never interrupt Sir Brian May's guitar solos. (Lead Guitarist, vocals), Freddie Mercury (Lead vocals and Pianist) wrote this song when he was still in his teens and combined three songs together when given the opportunity to do so and then BOOM! A masterpiece was born! Rules in the music industry had to be broken for this to be recorded and released! Stu, you'll eventually learn that the music from Queen does not fall into one genre, they went all over the genre spectrum. Roger Taylor (Drums and vocals) he is the one who has the falsetto singing voice when a song requires it like in this song, and John Deacon (Bass Guitarist) they all have contributed to this band when it comes to writing music and creating hits. Oh, and by the way, this song was released in 1975; the album was called 'A night at the Opera' and they kept going with many more songs to listen to until the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. I am glad you enjoyed this song and hope you get to listen to many others! Once again, I congratulate you on your first experience listening to Bohemian Rhapsody and welcome to the world of Queen! Peace. ☮
I have new equipment coming tomorrow for recording, including headphones, so that won't be an issue, I'll definitely be doing more Queen songs, thank you for checking out the video!
@@StuReactsplease do Live Aid!
Listening to queen will blow your mind.enjoy the ride.
Totally expected an American accent and was floored. There's so many regional parodies of this song. Can't believe a fellow Brit doesn't know the world famous Bohemian Rhapsody. To not know Freddie Mercury by voice alone never mind by sight.
Freddie wanted something so unique that there would be nothing else like it.
Freddie was the greatest front man of all time. The "man" he killed was his former life/self when he came out.
Freddie never said what this was about. He wanted the listeners to decide.
This song came out when Freddie still saw himself as straight and was engaged. It was not until the late 70s/early 80s that he accepted he was gay.
Seriously, have you been living under a rock? 🤣. How can you never have heard of Queen? The greatest rock band ever!
This is actually 2 songs that Freddie putted together and I think I’ve heard it 100 times and I never get tired of it 😊
It was three songs he was working on that he combined.
Welcome to Queen's world of Rock Opera.
The LARGEST audience is this music. And it’s from the 70’s. A piece of art - look up the word rhapsody.
NEVER interrupt a Queen song. You miss the whole essence of the song
He is a reactor. If you want to hear the song without reaction then you should go to Queens Official Channel
@@pattylisk6170 i only say that for his own benefit. I’ve heard BH hundreds of times.
I know. I was having a breakdown I even unsubscribed 😱
@@pattylisk6170 there is such a thing as TOO MANY interuptions.
Maybe interruptions are allowed on a first hearing when he is hearing the magic for the first time.
Freddie mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town, Zanzibar, on September 5, 1946.
First time hearing B.R.? If you're English, you know the song before birth!🏴
Queen is eternal. They are not before your time. They define time!
They were almost perfect. The layers of skill in this bad are amazing. From music to the guitarist being an actual astrophysicist to the fact that they wrote and produced all their songs themself.
I raised three kids listening to Queen back in the seventies. Now my grandchildren are listening to them and loving them. They all know the words to Bohemian rhapsody by heart...... it's our second national anthem!!
I'm German and knew all the words by age 15, lol.
As a 14 year old when hearing this I did not feel shocked or stunned as modern listeners do now because of the change of arrangement, tempo etc. it was simply magnificent, artistic and original. I loved some pop music and my first love was Motown, but once I’d heard Queen as a 14 year old, and then The Eagles, I started to get a different appreciation of what music means.
GREAT reaction and let me introduce you to the LEGEND, Freddie Mercury. He has gone down in history as one of the best vocalists (and the band too as they can all sing - better than some lead vocalists of other bands) of all time. Sadly we lost Freddie in 1991 to AIDS and there will never be another one like him. He was beautiful inside & out. Only a few months later the Triple Therapy for AIDS treatment came out, and it is heart breaking that it was too late for Freddie. I have been lucky enough to be present at Live Aid in 1985 when they performed the best performance in rock history (YOU MUST WATCH THE WHOLE 20 MINUTE PERFORMANCE OF IT) and then I saw them twice the following year in 1986 one again at Wembley (the old Wembley stadium) and then Freddie's ever last LIVE performance with Queen at Knebworth in August 1986. I was only 16/17 and am now 55 and have been a fan forever. Please please please do more Queen, below are some suggestions, once you're down that rabbit hole you'll never come back. Plus you'll get a MASSIVE boost to your platform as the "Queen Army" is massive. Do more Queen please. RIP you beautiful Persian Poppinjay (his own words as he was born in India and was born into Zoroastrian religion, his real name was Farrokh Bulsara) Freddie Mercury. Stay safe from Manchester UK
Somebody to Love - LIVE at Montreal 1981
Save Me - LIVE at Montreal 1981
Now I'm Here/Dragon Attack/Now I'm Here Reprisal - LIVE at Montreal 1981
Love of my Life - LIVE Montreal 1981
One Vision - LIVE Wembley 1986
Another One Bites the Dust - LIVE Wembley 1986
Bohemian Rhapsody - LIVE Wembley 1986
Now I'm Here - LIVE Wembley 1986
Under Pressure - LIVE Wembley 1986
Live Aid 1985 - the whole 20 minute set
Please MORE Queen
Would top it up with "I'm in love with my car' where Roger sings and how Freddie looks at him :) adorable!! :)
I think you'll find that there's a huge huge audience for classic rock
Priceless !!!
Rhapsody .... a piece of music written without a formal structure that expresses powerful feelings and emotional excitement. It's a ballad, an opera, and a rocker!
Who else is saying just wait after '"what a way to start - so interesting" Also, you really need headphones Stu!! It's a story - crime, trial and retribution. If you want to know how well known this song is, look out Greenway concert audience singing the whole song, start to finish (including the guitar solos) - about 70,000 people. Love watching people watching Queen for the first time. Best band in the world. What a lot of treats you have ahead of you. If you loved Freddie's voice, try Somebody to love, live at Montreal 1981. One of the best live performances you will ever witness.
Welcome to Queen. 3/4 sang, and we won’t talk about the 4th. They were all educated, all multi-instrumentalists. Try their Live Aid set, and after that, Somebody to Love, Montreal ‘81.
OF COURSE we Talk about Deaky! We LOVE Deaky ( and my cat is named after him, bis brother, of course is Freddie)
@@juttapopp1869 I was referring to his singing. I don’t shut up about the man!
Wel, you just found the greatest performance of the greatest rock song of all time, by the greatest rock singer of the 20th century, so nothing compares...
I call it Rock Opera! Genius most creative ever!
This song is from 1975, Queen started in 1970-1991, when Freddie Mercury (lead singer, best ever vocals-4-5 octave range, has even done opera with Monserrat Caballe’, piano), passed away. The other members are fabulous as well, geniuses in their own right, Brian May (lead guitar/vocal), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals, great falsetto voice) and John Deacon (bass guitar, genius in electronics). All their songs are GREAT, all kinds of genres, you can’t put them in any kind of box. Freddie’s voice and showmanship in live performances was just magic. Everyone is so in sync with each other while performing, they’re just so GREAT, I can’t say it enough. Anyway, hope you dive deep into the Queen rabbit hole millions of us can’t escape from, it’s so addictive. THEY’RE so addictive. (RIP Freddie, yes, you made so many people happy, and you still are. And no, you were never boring and no one has made your music boring. It still lives on, and Brian and Roger are still touring as Queen & Adam Lambert, but I never listen to that. Love you too much.)
This is a Rock Opera. Each of the four musicians have degrees in various areas unrelated to music. They all wanted to have an education to fall back on if Queen was not successful. Freddie Mercury wrote, directed, sang and arranged and produced the entire thing. This was released October 31st, 1975. My mother and all of us kids waited for the release. She told us that this song was the transformation of music and then, the 1980s happened. She was right! Freddie Mercury was a Musical Genius. I was 11 when it was released.
Some people are suggesting some of their live performances… This is definitely something you should check out at some point as they are magic live and that’s arguably the best way to experience them… But at the same time, I feel like it’s better to start with studio recordings, then save some of the best stuff for a treat later on… Like the Live Aid set was amazing, despite the singer being unwell and a few other potential issues… I’d save it for when you know most of the songs in the set, but it’s up to you.
Queen have an amazing and varied catalogue of music… There’s some straightforward rock/pop songs, some that’s a little more electronic, some that’s more inspired by classic music, like this one… Some that simply rock hard, but also some really soft ballads… Some that are pretty experimental…
If you’re still reading, here’s some of the other essential tracks to listen to:
Another One Bites The Dust
We Will Rock You + We Are the Champions (two songs often paired together)
Don’t Stop Me Now
Somebody to Love
Who Wants to Live Forever?
The Show Must Go On
Under Pressure (feat. David Bowie)
… And this is just a small sample of their hits… There are many great tracks that aren’t so commonly known too, but are still worth checking out… But this is probably enough to be going on with.
I'm 58. I love watching younger people discover the music of my youth. Your friend's right!
Shut up and play the song!
I am 71....I remember when this came out. I ran to my record store and bought the album immediately.
You need to watch the Green Day concert where the crowd sings to this.
What's happening... what's going on... said everyone the first time they heard this song... yet we'll play it over and over and over again and sing along with it like there's no tomorrow... 😂❤
I'm 62 now and love watching the reaction of people hearing and watching Queen for the first time.😊
As mentioned below, please react to Queen's 'Somebody to Love' live in Montreal'
This band were genius with talent no one else has come close to rip Freddie, we still miss you ❤
It doesn't matter how old you are, my 9 and 10 yr old know all the Queen songs because they are the BEST artists ever!!
Came for kpop reactions and i LOVE when people react to different genres! As hard it can be to believe I'm a 25 year old Brazilian who loves kpop and 60s-90s rock music (including metal) !!!! It makes me very happy when people are open minded enough to love different styles of music, congratulations on your channel!
Don’t keep interrupting - this is Queen and Freddie at his best
Bohemian Rhapsody will be 50 years old next year!
It's in the name. A "Rhapsody" is a music piece, that does not follow any rules. Very old classical tradition. How crazy can we go, while it still being great, is the whole point.
That's the great thing about a Rhapsody. It's a very free form and you can have fun as a composer!
Art is by definition transcending, it is art in highest form till this day
Yes Acapella (only)? Voices) Was huge in the 50s & 60s. Try The TOKENS for Example !
Freddie’s voice is so beautiful because he had four extra teeth. As he grew, they pushed his other teeth out of their normal positions, which has somehow helped to created his four octave vocal range.
He is one of a kind. I believe this song is about him coming out of the closet to his family, his mother and friends. So the man he “killed” was old Freddie. Makes the song more powerful really. Metaphors are awesome.
One other little thing…… Bohemian Rhapsody was the Most Streamed Song of the 20th Century
you can listen to it 1 million times and still feel goosebumps
This is from 1975, from their 4th album called “A Night at the Opera”.👌The best Rock music came out in the 60’s and 70’s, A lot of great stuff in the 80’s and 90’s too!!! It is all gonna blow your mind!!!👍Enjoy the ride 👌✌️😁
Welcome to the Queendom.
Queen = Legend. Freddie was dying of Aids. This is his ballade RIP ❤
This video was the first of it's kind, it led to the likes of MTV etc ...... and Yes all 4 were singing!
If this gives you the shivers - try watching 'Who wants to live forever' then 'Days of our lives' - Now that's emotion!
Ah yes, the mighty Freddie Mercury (RIP). Being a teenager in the 70s was something I now realise was so special. So much incredible music going on. I quickly became a Pink Floyd freak, and all other bands went in the back seat, but I have always said that Freddie Mercury was one of the best male voices ever, period! His pitch, range, diction, control and power. 2nd to none. And his song writing wasn't bad either. Great reaction.
Freddie Mercury ❤❤❤❤❤❤
In the 1970s, several bands experimented with merging rock & classical music (Early Genesis with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson, Yes). Bohemian Rapsody merges rock, opera, etc..
This song was in 1975. Freddie was the best front man ever and he could control a crowd like no other. All of the band members are incredible. Roger on the drums is the one that hits that high note in the this song and could be a lead singer with his amazing voice also. Brian the lead guitarist, writes many songs as they all do in this band and is fantastic on guitar, and John on bass although he doesn't sing much he is a great bass player and song writer. All band members have college degrees and are extremely smart and talented. Please do a reaction on their live aid concert and you will see some of his magic. Their live aid concert is said to be the best concert in history to this day. I am subscribing in hopes of more Queen and more 70's bands. The 70's was actually the decade of the most talented bands in history. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and so many others. Thanks for the great reaction.
Welcome to Freddy Mercury and the biggest rabbit hole ever
As well as Live Aid (the one where it starts with the policemen). You might also enjoy 'Innuendo' another multifaceted Queen number. From Bohemian Rhapsody 1975 to 'Innuendo' 1991. Queen had it all.
I would argue that good music exists way back to the 1920s, if you open your mind to it.
Good music has always existed.
The best rock m usic was in the 60's to the 90's. It set the standard for all the other groups in this era.
Their is a HUGE audience for people reacting to music from the 50's to the 80's! You have NO idea how big. I watch at least 20 reactors that react only to older music .... all of it before 1990. It's been going on for at least 5 years now.
Rob Squad Reactions seems to have the most subscribers (over 500,000) and the most comments, normally in the thousands on a regular basis.
This song is off the album, "a night at the opera" which as you can guess is a rock opera.
Came out in the 1970s rock opera Freddie Mercury is the best vocalist that ever lived and Bohemian Rhapsody is in the top 5 rock songs ever done in my mind the best wild bill from Worcester mass
The lead guitarist, Brian May, is probably the only rock star who has earned a PhD (in astrophysics).
This song has been played by every genre it's been played in movies it's an absolute masterpiece Freddie Mercury wasn't genius I can't believe anybody hasn't heard this song. This was done in 1970, Mercury was ahead of his time even the video was ahead of his time
1975, I was 14 years old and the first record I fell in love with 😍
This video is considered the first and start of the video era.
It was to promote the song.
This song is riddled with metaphor and Freddie never said what the song was about (though there are several theories out there to be considered), simply that it was up to the listener to decide what it means to them. This is a compilation, composed of three different songs Freddie had written but never completed so he decided to put them together and form a rhapsody. This song is iconic and has been very popular for 50 years. This exact same studio version of this song has been #1 on the charts in three separate decades as it has re-emerged in movies as well as in the movie of the same name which is loosely based on Freddie Mercury's life story, though it is not a documentary and there are a lot of timeline flaws as well as things being changed for the sake of keeping the movie interesting throughout the 20 year journey that Freddie shared with Queen. I love this song and never get tired of it...and yes, you are right, Freddie had a voice like none other, he was an original and has been touted to have been the best Frontman to every grace the stage. While that comment may be subjective, he will be in the top few on every list, with most listing him in the top position. You really should react to some of Queen's live performances because the band is incredible and as good as they are in studio, they are actually better live. Two live performances you should not miss (as reactions or on your own time if they don't fit into the format of your channel) are Somebody To Love, live at Montreal 1981 and White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. Both will show you how well matched each of these men in the band were and how incredibly talented and tight they were as well both collectively and individually. Thank you for your reaction, you were properly "Wowed!" This song was released 1975. When you first listen to Queen, it is pretty much a given that you will be fixated on Freddie because that voice is so original and there will never be another like him, but as you get deeper into Queen music, you will gain a huge appreciation for each of the four members and how talented each of them is. It is almost unimaginable how the four of them managed to find one another and how they managed to stay together with such diverse personalities and each with so much talent and therefore ego. I think that each of them understood that Queen was a business and the disagreements brought out the best in everything they did as well as each of them having an almost unbelievable commitment to the music and what they collectively created as Queen. Freddie, Roger and Brian all had solo careers beyond Queen but Queen always came first. John did not have a solo career and retired from music all together a few years after Freddie passed away.
the title of the album this is on is called "A Night at the Opera"
Your next Queen view has to be Queen Live aid Concert! That certainly will blow you away 👍
I LOVE your reaction. Keep the work❤
How can you come close to enjoying or getting the song when you keep stopping it?! It's a Rhapsody which means it inherently has many parts! Listen and enjoy
Because it's a reaction video, not a listening video, he is expected to comment on what he is hearing for the first time. He can do the listening later.
This song was originally released in the 70s ... 75 i believe. the next time you listen to it, try headphones. the sound mixing is pretty cool.
Freddie played the demo tape of this to his mate David Bowie asking if it would be a hit. Bowie said, “Never! It’s far too long. Audiences don’t like long pop songs.”. So glad he was wrong. Freddie wrote it and of course the main singer is Freddie himself of course.