And I would venture to say that most of this crowd weren't even born when Freddie died. But then, we Brits are born knowing these lyrics. It's in the blood.
Before the band came on stage they played a recording of Bohemian Rhapsody (maybe just the backing track) to entertain the crowd and the entire crowd started singing it. And incredibly, they sang the whole thing, from beginning to end. Freddie will never die as long as people are singing his songs. Freddie was once asked what instrument he played, and he replied "the crowd, darling, the crowd." And he still does it, without even being there.
I don't know of any other band that can take this kind of attention without even being there. This song came out when I was 12. Most of this crowd is probably about my daughter's age and younger, and they all know the entire song word for word, even working together to get all the parts right. I'm pretty sure that it's slowly infiltrating our DNA at this point. It just goes to show how relevant Queen still is, and always will be.
Can confirm. This song came out well before I was born. I have no recollection of how I even learned the lyrics, it's like it's just part of growing up in Britain. I go to a lot of anime and videogame conventions, and guaranteed despite what the convention is about BoRhap ends up being played at some point, and even the pre-teens sing along. We don't have any cues or lyrics to follow it just happens. It's always a bit of a surreal experience.
“Love of my life in Rio, Brazil. This is a Queen son. When the music started the people in the concert started singing. They know the lyrics, but they don’t speak English. there were more than 250,000 people singing . Freddie Mercury though they aren’t understanding what he was singing, but they know the lyrics of the songs. Rio, Brazil 1985.
When I started going to concerts waaay back in the day that would be one thing we'd pay attention to - what music the band would play before they came out. B/c that's the music THEY were into!
Green Day do this at every gig - 10 minutes before they come on they play Bohemian Rhapsody and then follow it with Blitzkrieg Bop before the band come out - they're big Queen fans, apparently. I was one of the 65,000 at Hyde Park...you can probably see me waving?
Whenever I watch this amazing video, I can't help wondering what the Green Day band members backstage were thinking when they heard their own crowd singing this. I reckon they must have been absolutely blown away as much as I was when I first saw it. Just incredible. 🙋♂
They're songs have ttheir haunting beauty that's hard to describe. I also think October Ends new song is mindlowing! React to it, you won't be disappointed 🔥
I honestly can't think of another song that would get this kind of total synergy from 65,000 people completely spontaneously. I'm a big fan of The Beatles (who I think were the next best live performers next to Queen, considering neither had autotune or monitors/ear pieces) but even The Beatles don't have a song that could engender this kind of reaction. Queen were unique - Freddie was unique - and he's still so missed. The average age of the Green Day crowd was, apparently less than the number of years Freddie's been dead. Make of that what you will!
As far as I read, the song Bohemian Rhapsody was playing as background music while the band was getting ready to perform. The crowd then started singing along. It must be an incredible experience to be a part of something like that.
I think these lyrics are just ingrained into the collective consciousness of people in the UK and Ireland. Our school choir did a version of Bohemian Rhapsody when I was 15, Freddie had already been dead for maybe 9 years at that point but almost everyone already knew the lyrics.
There is another video of this, filmed from inside the crowd and I could watch all the people singing and having a great time, it was really like being there. I only saw it once but can’t find it again.
And I would venture to say that most of this crowd weren't even born when Freddie died. But then, we Brits are born knowing these lyrics. It's in the blood.
True. As a 66 yr old British metal head, not singing along to Boh Rap is impossible. :)
I would go as far as to say that most of the crowd’s parents were still in diapers when the song was released.
Before the band came on stage they played a recording of Bohemian Rhapsody (maybe just the backing track) to entertain the crowd and the entire crowd started singing it. And incredibly, they sang the whole thing, from beginning to end. Freddie will never die as long as people are singing his songs. Freddie was once asked what instrument he played, and he replied "the crowd, darling, the crowd." And he still does it, without even being there.
They were playing music before the concert started. When the crowd started singing, the band waited until the song ended to come onto the stage.
I don't know of any other band that can take this kind of attention without even being there. This song came out when I was 12. Most of this crowd is probably about my daughter's age and younger, and they all know the entire song word for word, even working together to get all the parts right. I'm pretty sure that it's slowly infiltrating our DNA at this point. It just goes to show how relevant Queen still is, and always will be.
Can confirm. This song came out well before I was born. I have no recollection of how I even learned the lyrics, it's like it's just part of growing up in Britain.
I go to a lot of anime and videogame conventions, and guaranteed despite what the convention is about BoRhap ends up being played at some point, and even the pre-teens sing along. We don't have any cues or lyrics to follow it just happens. It's always a bit of a surreal experience.
Before shows many band just have music playing in the background. This was one of them that played over the loudspeakers well before the show
Brits know the lyrics before they are born!
“Love of my life in Rio, Brazil. This is a Queen son. When the music started the people in the concert started singing. They know the lyrics, but they don’t speak English. there were more than 250,000 people singing . Freddie Mercury though they aren’t understanding what he was singing, but they know the lyrics of the songs. Rio, Brazil 1985.
Would love to see the bands reaction when this was happening!
Green Day plays the Bohemian Rhapsody soundtrack before every concert. They are huge Queen fans.
When I started going to concerts waaay back in the day that would be one thing we'd pay attention to - what music the band would play before they came out. B/c that's the music THEY were into!
Green Day do this at every gig - 10 minutes before they come on they play Bohemian Rhapsody and then follow it with Blitzkrieg Bop before the band come out - they're big Queen fans, apparently. I was one of the 65,000 at Hyde Park...you can probably see me waving?
Hey friend 👋. I was off to the right. Awesome concert 🤟
Yep, it’s been part of their pre-show mix since the 90’s
As a brit this is our 2nd anthem ...love queen 😊
Even we Germans LOVE Queen. My father was a very big Queen fan as long as he lived.
With so many great bands that came out of your country it's a good pick for an anthem! 👍
Whenever I watch this amazing video, I can't help wondering what the Green Day band members backstage were thinking when they heard their own crowd singing this. I reckon they must have been absolutely blown away as much as I was when I first saw it. Just incredible. 🙋♂
Green day were on a break from performing and they are queen fans so play this when on a break
Both queen and Freddie are legends respect and rest in peace Freddie
happy birthday, Freddie darling!! He would be 78 years old today. ❤
They're songs have ttheir haunting beauty that's hard to describe. I also think October Ends new song is mindlowing! React to it, you won't be disappointed 🔥
this was before the band came on and the crew played this backing track to bohemian and the crowd started to sing it
We all LOVED. Freddie.....
I was there - way in the back but still an amazing experience
Proud🇬🇧👊
Have you seen Queen singing bohemian Rhapsody ? Would love to see your reactions to any of Queens songs. Your channel will grow leaps and bounds
We sang at school in the uk. We know how to harmonise naturally 😂
Almost National anthem all over the World.. Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen)
Have u seen putri ariani cover queen bohemian rhapsody the longet version when she is 13yrs old
I honestly can't think of another song that would get this kind of total synergy from 65,000 people completely spontaneously. I'm a big fan of The Beatles (who I think were the next best live performers next to Queen, considering neither had autotune or monitors/ear pieces) but even The Beatles don't have a song that could engender this kind of reaction. Queen were unique - Freddie was unique - and he's still so missed. The average age of the Green Day crowd was, apparently less than the number of years Freddie's been dead. Make of that what you will!
Freddie still has the most charisma 30 years dead.
It was before the concert started they were just playing instrumental music
As far as I read, the song Bohemian Rhapsody was playing as background music while the band was getting ready to perform. The crowd then started singing along.
It must be an incredible experience to be a part of something like that.
Aah Freddie! Who else could get a huge crowd to respond like this without even being there?!
From my understanding, the band hadn't been on stage yet and the venue started playing Bohemian Rhapsody (music only) and the crowd joined in.
More Queen please 😊
Brits do it because we would sing before a battel to unnerve the other worriers so its in our DNA.
apparently people could hear them singing from 2km away
No way! That's so cool! lol
Green day out of respect waited till the crowd had finished
I think these lyrics are just ingrained into the collective consciousness of people in the UK and Ireland. Our school choir did a version of Bohemian Rhapsody when I was 15, Freddie had already been dead for maybe 9 years at that point but almost everyone already knew the lyrics.
Was amazing to be there, was a great moment in history, wasn’t the biggest crowd I’ve been in this wasn’t that big compared to others in uk been to
Brits love to sing this song.
All Brits know this song.
I was there, next to the speaker tower on the right screaming along and hugging strangers.
There is another video of this, filmed from inside the crowd and I could watch all the people singing and having a great time, it was really like being there. I only saw it once but can’t find it again.