Love old Queen. I spent my 24th B-Day at the Queen concert in Montreal, in 1981. If you haven't reacted to the song Somebody to Love from that concert, you sure should. I was in the 8th row. Freddie put passion into everything he did. And his on-stage charisma was like no other. Freddie Mercury, early 1970s, - I won't be a rock star. I'll be a legend. -
You have to think of this song as a 3 piece masterpiece. The first part is the young man sadly admitting to murder to his mother. The operetta is the judge & jury at court and the rock part is the acceptance and hopelessness of the sentence. Queen blew the roof off current music with this masterpiece. The technical ability & laying track over track was expert level. It is still the GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME.
This could also be interpreted as him coming out as as gay man, killing his prior self and then having to live with the judgement of others (back in the day, this was not an easy thing to do) and then dealing with his new life.
It’s really a 3 act opera. His confession, his judgement and his punishment for murder. They overdubbed their voices hundreds of times in parts of this, so much so that the tape, as it was then, became so thin and fragile it was losing the effect of the overdubbing. The initial part is just Freddie overdubbing himself over and over.
@@nono86753that’s how i interpreted it when i first heard it. he had AIDS also, which would make it sound like he’s accepting his disease and coming to terms with it. lyrics like “body’s aching all the time” and “i don’t wanna die” made me take it that way
The murder is a personal one, he said pulled MY TRIGGER, now he's dead. It's about Farrouhk Bulsara becoming Freddie Mercury. Finding fame is "caught in a landslide, no escape from reality". Overwhelming, the operatic middle portion describes the many stages of fame, including "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me". That is a descent into wanton carnality, sexual deviance and the true nightmare of Aids. On many levels, this song is prophetic. At the time this was written, homosexuality was largely unspoken about, except in nuance. "Body's aching all the time; goodbye everybody, I've got to go; got to leave you all behind and face the truth". Freddie feeling judged, and at that time, the headlines in Britain were highly judgemental. At the 3rd section, anger comes forth, and Freddie throws off feelings of shame, and asserts his power, through his singing, his true self. Nothing really matters, is resignation; the journey was a wild one, so any way the wind blows.....Love you, miss you, never forget you, Freddie, your masterpiece lives on...❤❤❤
@danicaperkins7511 This song came out in 1975. Aids happened in the 1980s, maybe even in the late seventies. However, when Queen made this song, Freddie didn't have the disease at that time.
This song changed the face of rock and roll forever. Nobody had ever heard a true rock opera before and it blew our minds. No music collection was complete unless you owned the album A Night At The Opera (4th studio album)
Hey Jamoris, we were all blown away when this song came out, just like you. It blew our minds in the best way. Queen sounded different on every song, and took us on the ride of our lives! Keep listening!
I always watch bohemian rhapsody reactions. This was pre auto tuned ! Freddy was a genius, the complexity of this song is off the charts. The first rock/opra, hard to believe just how old and still captivating this song is. Thanks for watching.❤
I first heard this nearly 50 years ago in my friend’s bedroom on vinyl when it’s was first released. It’s amazing that a whole new generation are discovering Queen.
Same. It goes without saying that watching the reaction of 'newcomers' lol, hear these classic songs are like hearing them for the first time all over again. Love love love these reaction videos. I'm right back to 12 years old again.
That first acapella portion is all just Freddie laying track after track to get the depth of several voices and that kind of choir effect. This song was recorded on 24 track tape and multitracked so many times that the tape became transparant. The rest of the song is Freddie, Brian and Roger on the harmonies, with Roger (drummer) doing the really high notes. Today with the newer technology, the track would be recorded just once then that same track would be layered back on as many times wanted. Back when Queen did this, they just had to sing the track many, many times to get the sound they wanted. There processes were very organic compared to how things are done today. the interesting part of recording this song is that it was done in little pieces and only Freddie had any idea of what it was going to end up sounding like. Once all the bits were finished the band finally got to hear the song put together for the first time. So there was no real rehearsal of this song, they would just lay down several recordings of a few notes at the same time and then it was put in the can until it was ready to be assembled. Thank you for your reaction. 1.6 billion views here on UA-cam alone. This song and band are iconic. 50 years later it is still a song that would be a hit today.
Sorry pal. Epic song for sure. But not best group ever. That was the Beatles. Not best song ever... that's a tall task there. Too many to enter that contest to reply here. But, no. Queen's absolute best for sure. But best above all others all time... that's a real stretch IMO. Truth.
Born in 64. Blessed to grow up with Queen, Zepplin, Rush, Boston, Pink Floyd and so many other great bands like Heart, Max Webster, Nazareth and so many more.
This is, what was called back in the day of release, a Rock Opera. I remember when it was released Halloween 1975, my Momma told us that this was the transformation of music. And then, five years later, the 80s music. Queen took OFF! They were individually Brilliant men, but together, they were Rock Perfection.
The most epic song *ever*! At the beginning, that is all the late, great Freddie Mercury's voice layered together! Freddie owned the stage! Brian May, the guitarist, made that guitar with his dad with parts they had around the house. Freddie had 4 extra teeth, but he never had them removed. He didn't want to take a chance on doing anything that might affect his performance. This came out when I was 15 (1975) and this was a very innovative music video, 6 years before MTV started broadcasting. The success of this started the trend of making music videos for bands (some had been done before, but not with this level of success).
When this was first released just before Christmas 1975, it changed our perspective forever. Both the song and the video were ground breaking. I loved it then and love it now after countless times watching and listening to it. Queen, THE best band ever. Get Greatest Hits 1, 2 or 3 choose a song and you will like it, can't go wrong.
I absolutely LOVED your reaction to this song! Now......go to Greenday's page and pinned there you will find a crowd of 70k people singing this song. Greenday loves Queen and play the song before they come out to perform and noticed the crowd singing to it, so they taped it and pinned it to their official site. You'll LOVE it. It's apparently the National Anthem of the UK.
Believe it or not but Queen did this masterpiece before they became famous! I'm very happy that you love their music and I hope you will play more Queen! 👑🌈💙🫶
Possibly the most famous song ever. Freddie was born in Zanzibar, Africa. His voice was unique and perfect. The guitarist is underrated because he was backing up one of the greatest showmen ever, Freddie. But he was a great guitarist...and an actual astrophysicist. He wrote the song '39 for Queen that dealt with Einsteinian physics in a way that made sense to listeners. "Your mother's eyes, from your eyes, cry to me."
What you are watching is a musical masterpiece ! Freddie Mercury may very well be the greatest male vocalist ever ! My top three is Freddie Elvis and Steve Perry
This song was Freddie Mercury's Rock-Opera masterpiece. I loved seeing them live, Mercury came alive on stage and worked the crowd like a virtuoso. Every member was a literal genius. Freddie saw the band playing with a different lead singer, and talked them into firing the guy so he could be their lead.
No, you weren't trippin' at the intro. It is only Freddie's voice you're hearing performing each part. Check out Queen's 20 minute set at "Live Aid" in 1985 & "White Queen" at The Odeon in 1975. Thanks!
A rhapsody is a piece of music that is enthusiastically, extravagantly ecstatic with different sounds & tempos blending into to one piece essentially telling the same story. Generally, there are 4 parts as in this one. To say this is the greatest song ever written is almost an understatement. Glad you enjoyed it and your trip down the queen rabbit hole will be an experience you will never ever forget.🖤🎶🖤
You need to watch them live. It’ll change your life. Check out Montreal 1981 we will rock you, we are the champions and bohemian rhapsody. Also their Live Aid show from 1985.
Yeah, Jamoris.. the studio recording was all "stacking" of Freddie Mercury.. the rest of the song involved other band members' vocals.. and also incredible instrumentation.. so glad you used headphones to fully appreciate this genius composition! Appreciate your reaction...
Great reaction. I love the Queen movie. I love watching about people's journey through life. I don't know if you have ever heard of the acapella group called Pentatonix they sing Bohemian Rhapsody they do all the instruments with their mouths. It's very well done. Recommend them. They have 3 grammies and are the only acapella group on Hollywood walk of fame. I hope to see this reaction. Have a great day.
1981 Montreal - Somebody to love- check that😊 Rhapsody is a mix of styles within the same song. We went in the theatre bag with this one. It’s unlike anything else,period. Love your reaction ❤😊
Being that blown away at the beginning I was thinking your head might explode by the end of the song lol I watching people react to the greatness this song is
If you're really into how they made the recording, Queen's official UA-cam channel has a Playlist "Inside The Rhapsody..." with three documentary videos that explain it in detail.
Interesting observation on that song opening. Because you see the band members silhouettes, you are naturally expecting to be hearing all their voices in marvelous harmony. But in reality, those voices are All Freddie. They sing together during the rest of the song, but this is just Freddie at the beginning.
Love old Queen. I spent my 24th B-Day at the Queen concert in Montreal, in 1981. If you haven't reacted to the song Somebody to Love from that concert, you sure should. I was in the 8th row. Freddie put passion into everything he did. And his on-stage charisma was like no other. Freddie Mercury, early 1970s, - I won't be a rock star. I'll be a legend. -
WOW!! Great story‼️🔥
@@myowndrum286 I saw that show in IMAX back in January. I couldn’t be more jealous that you got to be there. Legit religious experience for me.
Saw them there in '77. ;-]
Lucky you!!!! 😊
I got to see them on that tour in St. Paul. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.
This is known as the greatest Masterpiece in every country around the world.
Someone once asked Freddie "What instrument he played?". He replyed "The audience"😊
Wow. Perfect answer.
You have to think of this song as a 3 piece masterpiece. The first part is the young man sadly admitting to murder to his mother. The operetta is the judge & jury at court and the rock part is the acceptance and hopelessness of the sentence. Queen blew the roof off current music with this masterpiece. The technical ability & laying track over track was expert level. It is still the GREATEST SONG OF ALL TIME.
This could also be interpreted as him coming out as as gay man, killing his prior self and then having to live with the judgement of others (back in the day, this was not an easy thing to do) and then dealing with his new life.
It’s really a 3 act opera. His confession, his judgement and his punishment for murder. They overdubbed their voices hundreds of times in parts of this, so much so that the tape, as it was then, became so thin and fragile it was losing the effect of the overdubbing. The initial part is just Freddie overdubbing himself over and over.
@@nono86753that’s how i interpreted it when i first heard it. he had AIDS also, which would make it sound like he’s accepting his disease and coming to terms with it. lyrics like “body’s aching all the time” and “i don’t wanna die” made me take it that way
The murder is a personal one, he said pulled MY TRIGGER, now he's dead. It's about Farrouhk Bulsara becoming Freddie Mercury. Finding fame is "caught in a landslide, no escape from reality". Overwhelming, the operatic middle portion describes the many stages of fame, including "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me". That is a descent into wanton carnality, sexual deviance and the true nightmare of Aids. On many levels, this song is prophetic. At the time this was written, homosexuality was largely unspoken about, except in nuance. "Body's aching all the time; goodbye everybody, I've got to go; got to leave you all behind and face the truth". Freddie feeling judged, and at that time, the headlines in Britain were highly judgemental. At the 3rd section, anger comes forth, and Freddie throws off feelings of shame, and asserts his power, through his singing, his true self. Nothing really matters, is resignation; the journey was a wild one, so any way the wind blows.....Love you, miss you, never forget you, Freddie, your masterpiece lives on...❤❤❤
@danicaperkins7511 This song came out in 1975. Aids happened in the 1980s, maybe even in the late seventies. However, when Queen made this song, Freddie didn't have the disease at that time.
This song changed the face of rock and roll forever. Nobody had ever heard a true rock opera before and it blew our minds. No music collection was complete unless you owned the album A Night At The Opera (4th studio album)
First rock opera: "A Quick One While He’s Away " LP A Quick One from The Who
Definitely one of the greatest songs ever written. There is no band like Queen❤❤
R.I.P Freddie Mercury
Hey Jamoris, we were all blown away when this song came out, just like you. It blew our minds in the best way. Queen sounded different on every song, and took us on the ride of our lives! Keep listening!
facts.
I always watch bohemian rhapsody reactions. This was pre auto tuned ! Freddy was a genius, the complexity of this song is off the charts. The first rock/opra, hard to believe just how old and still captivating this song is. Thanks for watching.❤
Right, they produced this song without many of the modern computer tricks to get the sounds, it was unbelievably complex to pull off.
I first heard this nearly 50 years ago in my friend’s bedroom on vinyl when it’s was first released. It’s amazing that a whole new generation are discovering Queen.
Same - my brother bought it with his first paper-round money - I was 4 - it gives me the chills every time - it never fails
Same. It goes without saying that watching the reaction of 'newcomers' lol, hear these classic songs are like hearing them for the first time all over again. Love love love these reaction videos. I'm right back to 12 years old again.
@@michaelsmom6960 - I was also about the same age when I first heard it, but in the movie theater, watching Wayne's World.
Born in 63 and I could spend all of my free time watching you kids doing these first time reactions!!! ❤❤❤FIRE!
Same here. 1960, and LOVE watching the young ones learn what music was INTENDED to be, from Queen to the Righteous brothers, simply TALENT.
I was so lucky to grow up in the UK back in the 70s 80s 90s because the UK had the best music ❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
That first acapella portion is all just Freddie laying track after track to get the depth of several voices and that kind of choir effect. This song was recorded on 24 track tape and multitracked so many times that the tape became transparant. The rest of the song is Freddie, Brian and Roger on the harmonies, with Roger (drummer) doing the really high notes. Today with the newer technology, the track would be recorded just once then that same track would be layered back on as many times wanted. Back when Queen did this, they just had to sing the track many, many times to get the sound they wanted. There processes were very organic compared to how things are done today. the interesting part of recording this song is that it was done in little pieces and only Freddie had any idea of what it was going to end up sounding like. Once all the bits were finished the band finally got to hear the song put together for the first time. So there was no real rehearsal of this song, they would just lay down several recordings of a few notes at the same time and then it was put in the can until it was ready to be assembled. Thank you for your reaction. 1.6 billion views here on UA-cam alone. This song and band are iconic. 50 years later it is still a song that would be a hit today.
Nice bit of info there. Thanks!
You're listening to the best song/ group ever!!!!
Queen. GOAT!!!
Much love!! 💯🔥 hope you enjoyed‼️
Sorry pal. Epic song for sure. But not best group ever. That was the Beatles. Not best song ever... that's a tall task there. Too many to enter that contest to reply here. But, no. Queen's absolute best for sure. But best above all others all time... that's a real stretch IMO. Truth.
Do you know that Brian May, the guitarist, is also an astrophysicist who helped capture asteroid dust for science.
May is a PHD in astrophysics.
Freddie had such a great voice. The world lost a great talent when he died
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Born in 64. Blessed to grow up with Queen, Zepplin, Rush, Boston, Pink Floyd and so many other great bands like Heart, Max Webster, Nazareth and so many more.
CCR, Eagles , Dire Straists , Deep Purple .......................
@@jamesbondbond8388 Genesis, YES, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Electric Light Orchestra, and Elton fucking John! lol
yes indeed. i have less hair, but i grew up with the very best in music.
@@Bucketheadgoat and I have grey hair!
@@davidmckellar4292 🤘 🤘 🤘
This is, what was called back in the day of release, a Rock Opera. I remember when it was released Halloween 1975, my Momma told us that this was the transformation of music. And then, five years later, the 80s music. Queen took OFF! They were individually Brilliant men, but together, they were Rock Perfection.
The 70's was a great decade for fantastic music, Queen, Bowie etc
Generally just a great time to be alive, and NOT just for the music!!
The most epic song *ever*! At the beginning, that is all the late, great Freddie Mercury's voice layered together! Freddie owned the stage! Brian May, the guitarist, made that guitar with his dad with parts they had around the house. Freddie had 4 extra teeth, but he never had them removed. He didn't want to take a chance on doing anything that might affect his performance. This came out when I was 15 (1975) and this was a very innovative music video, 6 years before MTV started broadcasting. The success of this started the trend of making music videos for bands (some had been done before, but not with this level of success).
You never heard this! 😂😂😂 it is easily is one of the greatest songs of all time! ❤
When this was first released just before Christmas 1975, it changed our perspective forever. Both the song and the video were ground breaking. I loved it then and love it now after countless times watching and listening to it. Queen, THE best band ever. Get Greatest Hits 1, 2 or 3 choose a song and you will like it, can't go wrong.
I absolutely LOVED your reaction to this song! Now......go to Greenday's page and pinned there you will find a crowd of 70k people singing this song. Greenday loves Queen and play the song before they come out to perform and noticed the crowd singing to it, so they taped it and pinned it to their official site. You'll LOVE it. It's apparently the National Anthem of the UK.
Believe it or not but Queen did this masterpiece before they became famous! I'm very happy that you love their music and I hope you will play more Queen! 👑🌈💙🫶
I think it played a big role in making them famous :)
May's guitar was home-built which gives it a unique sound. Great band.
Doesn't he also use a coin? Or is that another of the greats?
Possibly the most famous song ever. Freddie was born in Zanzibar, Africa. His voice was unique and perfect. The guitarist is underrated because he was backing up one of the greatest showmen ever, Freddie. But he was a great guitarist...and an actual astrophysicist. He wrote the song '39 for Queen that dealt with Einsteinian physics in a way that made sense to listeners. "Your mother's eyes, from your eyes, cry to me."
you should check out the Green Day concert where the whole audience, thousands of people, all sang Bohemian Rhapsody.
Rock / Opera at its finest
The greatest rock songs of all time!!!
What you are watching is a musical masterpiece ! Freddie Mercury may very well be the greatest male vocalist ever ! My top three is Freddie Elvis and Steve Perry
About 160 voices stacked!
All 4 are geniuses, and not just in playing and songwriting!
What are you listening to....???? GREATNESS - that's what!
Cheers! You are listening to pure brilliance 5 genres in 1 song who else can do that but Fredie. RIP your beautiful soul!
This is the first song ever to have a proper music video to it
You'd be hard pressed to go wrong with Queen, truly greats of their time, and this is definitely one the GOATs of classic rock.
You should see them in their live performance at Montreal doing “Somebody to Love “ and the whole “LiveAid” concert performance.
Freddie once said this was three different pieces/songs he was working on, and they squeezed them all together.
"that was different". That's why they cool
That intro is all Freddie Mercury - stacked.
They say the master tape was almost transparent by the time Freddie finished!
It's all of them except John
@@trainlondon4516 I can understand John. He altogether a quieter creative.
@@josefschiltz2192 + he can't sing!!
@@Daniel8861 That . . . would be a disadvantage! But he makes up for it with some wicked bass.
Love your reaction. Keep with the path of QUEEN and pay attention to what it says here about this band
I remember when I first heard this in 1975. Blew us all away....still does!!!
Some of my favorite queen songs are: Bohemian Rhapsody, Don't stop me now and Killer Queen
And behold …. The uk’s unofficial national anthem, at this time in our history we were ruled by two queens.
I absolutely love it when people get to experience this song for the first time!!!!❤️❤️❤️
Much love!! 💯
Every voice you hear until the line which begins, "Thunderbolt and lightning..." is Freddie only, multi-tracked.
Loved your reaction to Queen! Amazing❤❤❤ be sure to react to Love Aid Concert 1985❤❤❤❤ Freddie Forever❤❤❤
Gotcha! 👍🏾
This song was Freddie Mercury's Rock-Opera masterpiece. I loved seeing them live, Mercury came alive on stage and worked the crowd like a virtuoso. Every member was a literal genius. Freddie saw the band playing with a different lead singer, and talked them into firing the guy so he could be their lead.
No, you weren't trippin' at the intro. It is only Freddie's voice you're hearing performing each part.
Check out Queen's 20 minute set at "Live Aid" in 1985 & "White Queen" at The Odeon in 1975. Thanks!
Much love!! Gotcha! 👍🏾
The rest of the guys join in at ' thunderbolt & lightning. ' Before that it's all multilayers of Freddie!
The first Rock Opera. Iconic stuff
I love it too. But the first rock opera was Tommy by The Who, back in the 60s. Check it out!
Freddie wanted to show the world-he could sing it all. Huge impact on millions of people.
This is their Rock Opera Masterpiece ! xx
A rhapsody is a piece of music that is enthusiastically, extravagantly ecstatic with different sounds & tempos blending into to one piece essentially telling the same story. Generally, there are 4 parts as in this one. To say this is the greatest song ever written is almost an understatement. Glad you enjoyed it and your trip down the queen rabbit hole will be an experience you will never ever forget.🖤🎶🖤
I’m almost 71. I still go a little crazy at the genius of this piece.❤️✌️
😂😂😂😂 you’re reaction is great ! Like I said this a musical masterpiece enjoy
Brilliant reaction, thanks buddy
It IS one of the greatest songs ever made, you are absolutely right, and trust me, every time you listen to it you will still love it.
I LOOOVE your reaction to this Jamoris! That's the kind of reaction Queen fans live for. Good for you. Welcome to the musical party.
I loved watching your reaction young man! Yes! Amazing song by an amazing group. 😽🎶💕
A roller coaster of emotions in this song! Great reaction
It's one of my favorite songs from this iconic band. Easily the best to do it.
Opening Freddie's voice stacked as you said, Freddie harmonizing with himself.
One of the greatest songs every written. 100 correct.
All I can say is that man can put on a show. Watch more. You won't be disappointed.
The best song ever written. Freddie wrote it and the band played and sung it to perfection.
And it helped that Brian May did one of the most iconic guitar solos in rock history.
You are listening to pure, raw TALENT... Freddy is a LEGEND.
One of the most recognizable songs in rock ✌
Amazing Queen at it's best
This is all of them together and there voices
Their greatest hits album, is massive and timeless. And probably greatest of all time. 🥃
You need to watch them live. It’ll change your life. Check out Montreal 1981 we will rock you, we are the champions and bohemian rhapsody. Also their Live Aid show from 1985.
Who wants to live forever is the best queen song to me. Absolutely insane!
As an Old Lady it warms my heart to see young ones learning greatness
"They know their own greatness" is, and always will be, what made Queen great.
No one can fight the head bob in the third movement. It is autonomic.
its always great to see a newbie realize the greatness of Queen and join the flock
Word. Definitely one of the best!
Total fire.
Legendary!
Isn't it Amazing? Thanks for your lovely reaction.
I believe it's called "HARMONY" Queen are the masters of it.
Yeah, Jamoris.. the studio recording was all "stacking" of Freddie Mercury.. the rest of the song involved other band members' vocals.. and also incredible instrumentation.. so glad you used headphones to fully appreciate this genius composition! Appreciate your reaction...
This is pure rock operetta. A play in three acts. Absolute classic.
Great reaction. I love the Queen movie. I love watching about people's journey through life.
I don't know if you have ever heard of the acapella group called Pentatonix they sing Bohemian Rhapsody they do all the instruments with their mouths. It's very well done. Recommend them. They have 3 grammies and are the only acapella group on Hollywood walk of fame. I hope to see this reaction. Have a great day.
Love the reaction
My favorite song is No One Lives Forever. Freddie is outstanding.
1981 Montreal - Somebody to love- check that😊 Rhapsody is a mix of styles within the same song. We went in the theatre bag with this one. It’s unlike anything else,period. Love your reaction ❤😊
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Indeed. Amazing song.
Look up a movie called Wayne's world. You will find this scene where a band listening to Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in their AMC. Pacer
Loved your reaction more than any of the others I’ve seen. Queen is great
Being that blown away at the beginning I was thinking your head might explode by the end of the song lol I watching people react to the greatness this song is
If you're really into how they made the recording, Queen's official UA-cam channel has a Playlist "Inside The Rhapsody..." with three documentary videos that explain it in detail.
Interesting observation on that song opening. Because you see the band members silhouettes, you are naturally expecting to be hearing all their voices in marvelous harmony. But in reality, those voices are All Freddie. They sing together during the rest of the song, but this is just Freddie at the beginning.
Thanks for the reaction 😊 please check out Somebody to love live in Montreal 1981 😊
@@monicaandmindy much love!! 💯
This has been my favourite song for yrs
Yes, many agree it is the greatest rock song ever written.
The Ultimate Showman!!!❤
QUEEN IS THE NUMBER ONE BAND OF ALL TIME.
YOU NEED TO WATCH THE MOVIE.
😮😮😮
Love your reaction! Hahaha..... mouth hanging open in awe!
Classic
MY favorite Queen song? Hard to choose, but gonna have to go with Crazy Little Thing Called Love. We all have our favorites from bands
"This is one of the grestest songs ever made"
yes matey, it absolutely is ❤️