Queen is probably the most educated rock band ever. They all have degrees in various subjects (including music and literature). Guitarist Brian May is actually a doctor of astrophysics. Brian also designed and built his own guitar from scratch to make his one of a kind sound.
😜 I can never remember if he’s properly referred to as “Doctor Sir Brian May”, or “Sir Doctor Brian May”! An Astrophysicist who plays world-class lead guitar ~ Buckaroo Banzai lives!!
So much fun Stacey! Freddie would say you perfectly project the positive energy of this song. As a West Islander in Montreal I was fortunate to get a scalped ticket for this concert. Only his Live Aid performance out did this concert. Just having a great time following your reactions. ❤️ from Canada
Sir Brian May, PhD. He designed spectrographic cameras for the New Horizons spacecraft that was sent to Pluto by NASA. When you go on after Queen, might as do something historic. Love his guitar, The Red Special he built with his father before Queen existed.
Freddie's degree was in graphic design and illustration. Brian's degree is in physics. Roger's degrees is in biology. John's degree is in electronics. None of them have a degree in music or literature.
@ottocarson I got hooked on the Beatles after watching a documentary in the 80's (?) called "The Compleat Beatles" and then I watched & listened to everything Beatles that I could get my hands on. I also became a huge Pink Floyd fan around the same time, but I believe that Pink Floyd has stayed with me longer.
"Somebody to Love" live 1981 in Montreal is an impressive performance and, it seems, the usual first suggestion along with "Live Aid". Queen is noted for their impeccable harmonies which are best heard on their studio recordings as they aren't easily replicated live. STL and "Love of My Life" are good examples. Thanks for listening to QUEEN! (BTW, Freddie loved and owned multiple cats.)
“…a scientific study on the uplifting effects of music named Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” as the world’s most effective song to make you feel good.” Great reaction ❤
Their perfect harmonizations, May solos....and of course Freddie, the greatest frontman ever. Queen is indeed pure royalty of modern music. Their list of hits to react to is immense, and this one makes me feel exactly like you do now every time. Welcome to Queen our dear Stacey!!
I'm an amateur DJ who sometimes plays at student partys and when I play the whole evening I try to play different genres and always play this song around the middle of the evening. Everyone is still going wild to this song even the youngest who just came out of school for example. This song is simply a feel good song. RIP Freddie
Freddie was very shy offstage, but put him on stage with his friends and he is totally electric. All four members of Queen have degrees besides being amazing musicians. Freddie has a degree in graphic design and illustration, drummer Roger Taylor has one in biology, bassist John Deacon has one in electronics, and guitarist Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist with a PhD. They have a huge catalog of songs to choose from. Here's one that not only showcases Freddie's incredible voice, but you can hear the incredible vocals of Roger Taylor. Somebody to Love - Live - 1981 Montreal ua-cam.com/video/aA2IRoPFIn0/v-deo.html
You're the first person who mentioned how he is playing the piano standing up (mostly with one hand) and I always was so amazed by that too that I couldn't understand why nobody ever mentions it!
One of, if not the, only band where each member had written a #1 hit song. This catalog is deep, "Death on Two Legs," "Spread Your Wings," "Get Down Make Love," "Now I'm Here," "It's Late," "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is", "Fat Bottomed Girls", "Sail Away Sweet Sister", "Sheer Heart Attack", "Save Me" (probably my favorite Queen song) and of course "Bohemian Rhapsody" to name a few.
Queen a awesome band, all the members of Queen have written N01 hits, and Freddie is considered to be the best frontman of a band ever, his live legendary flamboyant performance are phenomenal, all the guys were amazing musicians, Queens greatest hits album is still today the best selling album ever in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 there home country,also it is thought that one in four people in the United Kingdom own a Queen album that’s how popular they are, I attended many live Queen concerts throughout their career ,and you need to check out their historical legendary performance at LiveAid 1985 at Wembley Stadium United Kingdom 🇬🇧,a 20 minute performance, Queens Brian May the lead guitarist, actually hand made his Electric Guitar 🎸 with his father out of a wooden fireplace this was when the band first formed when they didn’t have much cash, great reaction thanks 🙏
This song isn't simply about having a good time. This is a song when Freddie jumped into the fast lane and was doing anything & everything with anyone & everyone of which raised concerns with guitarist Brian May.
I think it was wrong of Brian to say this at this point he had probably slept with less people than them! he left Mary for David then left him for Joe who he was with when he made this song Brian didnt like that he wasnt allowed to put more guitar on it he also thought the song was sepratism at this time Freddie wasnt doing anything to be concerned about Brian and Roger slept around it wasnt until years later Brian claimed his dislike for it was Freddies life style which wasnt a concern then he was promiscious early 80s no one heard of HIV at that time Brian and the others were probably worried ow it would effect the band if it was too obvious Freddie was gay
The Show Must go on official video. I want it all. Also there is a whole tribute concert after he passed. Many great artists paying tribute to Freddie. Also he did a whole album with Monsterrat Cabelle, an opera singer. Song is Barcelona! I like most of their songs and yes make you feel good! Something we all need!
I'm realizing what a perfect song this is for you to begin your Queen journey. It frames what's yet to come perfectly. I mean, you're going to have a ball. There are some serious and sad songs, of course. But with this as your entry point, you're set with an understanding that they're all about lifting us up. (Btw, my very first concert was Queen, on their Night at the Opera tour. I feel so lucky to have experienced them in their absolute heyday. Freddie was on FIRE!)
If you truly going down the Queen rabbit hole, I'm going with you! I've been a Queenie for 47 years and I absolutely love it when Queen is discovered for the first time. Freddie and the boys will have your heart and soul within 3 songs or less! Queen is the best band ever to grace the stage and Freddie Mercury is the greatest frontman! Let's Do It. 🌈👑💙 edit- Have you listened to "Bohemian Rhapsody with headphones? "
@@bmarrello1 Lucky you! I was 16 at the time and believe it or not, Queen came to little Syracuse NY for a show and I was there. I never saw them live again but I never left their music. 👑💙
Stacey, some random Queen facts. 1) Every member was college educated. Guitarist Brian May has a PhD in astrophysics; drummer Roger Taylor has a degree in dentistry; bassist John Deacon has a PhD in electrical engineering; and Freddy (unsurprisingly) had a degree in graphic art and design. 2) Brian May designed and built his own guitar to achieve his signature sound. Literally no one else in the world sounds like Brian May, and this is why. 3) Queen was hired to compose/perform the theme for the 1986 movie, "Highlander". They loved the movie so much, they provided the entire soundtrack! Watch "Highlander", starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown for even more Queen. 4) In Queen's last album, Freddy only sang a good bye song to one individual by name: Delilah". Delilah as Freddy's beloved tortoise shell cat. Freddy loved cats, and had 4 cats, including Delilah. All 4 were rescued from animal shelters.
What a way to work a crowd!!! He was one of a kind... talented showman like no other. Hope you sharpened your shovel 'cause Queen's rabbit hole is Deep!!! So glad you started with this one... you'll eventually make your way over to "Bohemian Rhapsody"... but they've done so much more.
You must've heard - at least in passing - some of Queen's greatest hits, so I'd strongly recommend their legendary 1985 Live Aid performance that's become famous as "20 minutes that changed the history of music", completely destroyed the competition and heralded their IMHO best (and sadly, last) phase. And after that, pretty much any song of their 1986 Wembley show would be a good follow-up.
I remember hearing this song when I was a kid, and it was like a musical awakening for me. I didn’t think songs could be so amazing, I just couldn’t compare it to anything else I’d heard. I felt that way with every Queen song I discovered. When I turned 16, the first thing I did with my own money was rush to a record store to buy their Greatest Hits, and then I dove into all their albums. I became a huge Queen fan.
Excellent reaction. I was brought up on rock music. You can never get enough of Queen. Freddie Mercury owns the stage. He is one of the best performers.
Two of my favourite live performances of earlier Queen songs with great videos are: White Queen - Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1975, and You Take My Breath Away - Live at Hyde Park, 1976
There was no band like Queen, and there's been no band like them since. All 4 insanely talented musicians in their own right, and together they were magic.
You're gonna love Queen! Brian May, the guitarist, is also an astrophysicist, the chancellor at university in Liverpool and actively helps with NASA projects. Super intelligent
If you are going to start reacting to the music of Queen please prepare plenty of room on your playlists. Queen has so much great music - you are in for a ride!! A few suggestions? "White Queen" at the Odeon Hammersmith, "Love of my Life" both studio album cut and live at Wembley 86, "Nevermore", "Bicycle Races". "Death On Two Legs", "'39", "The Night Comes Down", "Tenement Funster", "Lily of the Valley", "Father To Son", "She Makes Me", "Bring Back Leroy Brown", "Seaside Rendezvous" and so many more!!!! I envy you as you begin on this journey of discovery!!
Pure magic from Freddie as always. Brain May's guitar sounds like nothing else, his father and him made that guitar using wood from a fireplace mantel and the family dinning table and he also uses a coin as a plectrum.
His voice is almost operatic. He could have been an opera singer. Queen the band is sometimes hidden in the shadow of a giant like Freddy but they were one of the greatest rock "bands" of all time and Freddy was blessed with having them to give him the support a great performer needs. RIP Mr. Fahrenheit!!
Nice reaction and glad that you are reacting to Queen. A laughed at your comment about Freddie playing the piano with one hand. I'm sure by the end you realized they were miming to the album track. Brian can also be seen playing rhythm guitar at times when no rhythm guitar is being played. They all hated miming - and you see in many of their videos when they've been compelled to do this, Freddie intentionally doing things to make sure everyong knew that they were not playing live, like signing with no mic near his mouth. This is great song to include in your workout playlist!
Was wondering if I should mention it... lol there is a couple of songs like that , Hammer to fall, Las Palabras de Amor, Killer Queen, Seven Seas of Rhye, Keep yourself alive... But it got them there fame.... They were incredible life, put on amazing shows every time! Wish I lived in that era!
One of these songs that a lot of people hate... just because it is so popular, one of their first "pop" songs compared to their earlier heavy and prog rock music, and gets an incredible airplay around the planet. But if you don't know it so well, you realized how much power and diversity is in this song - your reaction is the clear proof of how good the song actually is.
Oh hey, first time Queen. It is my favorite band since childhood. I remember my sister made a huge graffiti painting of Queen on my wall in my room. It was also the first concert I’ve ever been to when I was 11 years old. Also check out “Somebody to Love” live at Montreal 1981. ❤❤
This video was fun to watch, and what a great song! If you're just now cracking open Queen, DO NOT miss the live version of "Somebody To Love." One of the best versions on UA-cam, in my opinion both performance wise and video quality, is "Queen - Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal." Of course, as has been mentioned, his iconic concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986 is one of the most famous, along with Live Aid in 1985. As a self proclaimed "Music Junkie," I believe Queen to be one of the best and certainly most powerful rock bands ever. If you JUST react to the top songs suggested by your viewers, it'll be a long and incredible journey. The term "Rabbit Hole" is applicable. Keep up the great reactions, and glad you're expanding your musical repertoire. Best wishes from Seattle.
Another great reaction Stacey to the amazing Queen and Freddie . For us of advancing years having grown up in the 60s , 70s and 80s it's like experiencing all these amazing performers you have reacted to for the first time again through you . Thank you 🙂 . Side note... Dire Straits , Dire Straits 😉 🙂 .
Queen - Best band ever with four music perfectionists, there will never be another band like them, unique, one of a kind and all very nice people, down to earth and not pompous like so many rock bands in history.
With Queen the studio covers may be technically better sound but seeing them live performing is a totally higher level of great.One of those groups that need to be seen in concert.
You mentioned Freddie’s vocal dynamics…definitely vocal mastery. His genius played a major part in their success as a band. (An obvious statement) Queen was brilliant at creating music, that was dramatic, driven, creative and dynamic.
2:59 - lol, Neuroscientists done experiments and determined that this song is the best ever example of a 'happy song' to make you feel good and adrenalized, scientifically speaking; Essentially, the formula measures beats per minute, the scale in which the song was written and how many different chords are used. These three factors were said to be the 3 key components to feel-good songs. Lyrical themes were also taken into consideration for this study. And again, they nail is in that department, too
Hi Stacey, I've just discovered your channel and I'm subscribed. Yes! It's fantastic you're starting your journey down the Queen rabbit hole :) Queen are the GOAT'S and my favourite band. So many styles and that's just in any given song! Yeah, their harmonies are one of the bands' hallmarks and they sound incredible. I love this song, it's a real feel good tune, i loved your reaction to it and it was Freddie's tribute to rock n roll - the style of music he and the band grew up listening to. Freddie is the best frontman ever, his character personality and charisma is unmatched. Queen's studio stuff is awesome, but their live career is even better! I highly recommend you react to Queen's Somebody To Love, live in Montreal 1981 - the best rendition of that song in the 9 years they performed it. And their immortal 20 minute Live Aid set in 1985 is essential react-to material. Please do that soon. I'll look forward to your further Queen reactions :) Have a nice day.
Queen was a band that never wanted to find a niche and stick with it. They innovated and experimented throughout their run. But, no matter what form their music took you could recognize Queen instantly. If you really want to see Queen in their element, especially Freddie, look for any live performances. Freddie lived for the fans and watching him interact with his audience will amaze you because they return that love to him.
@@partgee He lived in Zanzibar until he was 8 Then his family sent him to a British style boarding school in Panchgani He spent time with his parents family in the holidays He returned to zanzibar at 16 then they had to flee the following year
A university created a program for the purpose of determining the happiest song ever recorded. They put in over 100 criteria to rate the songs and ran thousands of songs through it. This was determined to be the happiest song ever. Your reaction was spot on. Listening to this song will heal any broken heart, get you out of the Lazy BOY and drive your productivity. It is impossible to not feel better after hearing it!
@@davidward9737 four octaves Freddie Mercury's vocal range spanned an impressive four octaves. While Freddie Mercury's entire vocal range was awe-inspiring, one note, in particular, stands out as an astonishing feat. In the song "The Show Must Go On," Freddie reaches an incredibly high note known as a B5.Mar 11, 2024
My goodness, Bohemian Rhapsody the official video (studio version) is the #1 Queen first. All their songs are different, great, they’re all absolutely fabulous on their instruments and musicality, it’ll be a great journey if you travel it. Many Queenies on UA-cam. We still love them and miss Freddie and I think we always will. It Elmo’s to see the newer generation get to know and live their sic. Live Aid, the whole concert in 1985 (their set 20 minutes) is the best live show ever, according to a whole lot if people. Their Montreal concert in 1981 is classic and another one of the best (Somebody To Love is the most watched). Every performance at Wembly, all the concerts they did there, are legendary. Plus anythinglive from their world tours. Thank you for this!
Queen is one of the all time greatest bands ever! This was a perfect sort of "soft introduction" to their musical brilliance, now that you've been introduced to them, you should do 'Bohemian Rhapsody' next! Unless you already heard it of cours, I find it hard to believe that you have not, it's such a famous song!
Killer Queen, Bohemian Rapsody, Bicycle, We Will Rock You - We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, You're My Best Friend, One Vision & the list goes on and on!!!
Queen have so many songs that you can react to. All four members had number 1 hits, so there is such a massive variety of musical styles. Queen were always a hit factory. They produced so many good songs the band evolved greatly over there 40+ year career. Great songs include Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Tie Your Mother Down, Somebody to Love, Hammer to Fall, Radio Ga Ga, We are the Champions, A Kind of Magic, and countless more. Queen are so ingrained in music culture, listen to more Queen and I bet you will recognise a few songs. Notable performances: Queen at Live Aid, Queen Live at Wembley, Queen in Montreal, Queen Live in Budapest, and more. Queen were so amazing live, I just wish I could have seen the original line-up. R.I.P Freddie a legendary vocalist, arguably the greatest front man of all time! The lead guitarist Brian May was the reason I picked up a guitar. I really hope you react to more Queen, you will not be disappointed!
Memories of walking in to a high school house party and this glorious piece of art is blaring from the speakers. Everyone went crazy for this one. Good times! 😃
Ahhh, Queen. Yes, a rabbit hole that never ends. All other commenters will give song suggestions to follow this first song. Good pick. Other songs will give you different styles of al the rest of the band members.
I might say an unpopular thing, but don't react to Live Aid now, first watch the individual songs, become familiar with the band, and only then watch Live Aid.
This is a music video using the studio version playing over the filming of them. To hear them truly listen to somebody to love from Queen rocks Montreal 1981.
BTW, "Just Keep Passing the Open Windows" is a song by Queen that is not a single or a hit, but it has that same, positive vibe, and *I* love it. You should check it out.
Really solid musicians in a rock group without evil drama. You can like them all through their rock journeys. Each is a different sort of songwriter, often surprising listeners. Pretty fearless in going after what they wanted to do. Yes, there are the big hits but gems that deserve more attention too. Gotta visit 70s Queen with LIAR & STONE COLD CRAZY live at the Rainbow 1974 to appreciate the spectrum of their sound into the 80s-early 90s. Big, bold, sassy & classy!
As far as Vibe and energy goes, the companion piece to this song is Keep Yourself Alive from their first album. Play those two tracks back to back, and you are ready to run a 4-minute mile before breakfast.
All you need to see is Somebody to Love from Queen Rock Montreal ‘81. Best song performance of all time. And the best concert of all time, even better than Live Aid… yes I said what I said
This song has medical purposes for the soul. It lifts me up when times are rough. I'm not a hardcore Queen fan, but objectively, Freddie is just one of the best vocalists and stage performers ever.
Never the same flavor twice! Queen one, Queen two and Night at the opera, I would recommend nearly every track! March of the Black Queen is arguably the most DOWN N DIRTY rock n roll you’ll ever need to hear! SO MUCH HARMONY ON ALL THESE!!!!!
Stacey, if you've never listened to "Queen" before, I envy you. You are going to plunge into a world that will change everything you knew about music before. Have a nice trip).
Freddie Mercury was a HUGE lover of cats. He had several. He even had a song on the last Queen album released while he was alive about one of his cats called ‘Delilah’. This popped into my head seeing you w/ your 🐱 there at the end.
I was a kid in 1978 who was into Queen, knew how talented they were back then and I was teased as believe it or not Queen was not considered cool back then. Nice to see people discover them now.
I'm a big Queen fan. A few things to know : Queen singles are great but their hidden gem are even better and most important : this is NOT "Freddie Mercury AND the band", this is THE BAND, they all wrote songs, they are all multi instrumentist, and 3 of us are great singers, of course they harmonize perfectly but Brian (guitarist) and Roger (drummer) often sing lead ! Enjoy !
Queen doesn't merely make songs, they create Anthems. Underrated gems for you to consider: Hammer to Fall, Spread Your Wings, '39. Love your reaction!! 🫶
In 1977 I got my girlfriend tickets for her birthday QUEEN at the old BOSTON GARDEN row 22 on the floor. Floor. Freddie Mercury was absolutely amazing.. As the crowd goes louder he got better....her 17 birthday.
There is a lot of top earlier songs from bohemian rhapsody time, White Queen, March of the black Queen, Brighton rock and Prophets song are my favourites
An underrated song of theirs, Don't Try Suicide, has a wicked bass-line. Keep Yourself Alive is another to check out. The entire Highlander soundtrack is also Queen, notables from that are One Vision, Hammer To Fall, and Who Wants To Live Forever.
Incredible band, RIP Freddie Mercury, easily the greatest front man of all time
Agreed even though he was quite shy in person, he was a beyond incredible band front man.
He really is, lucky that he doesn’t have to compete with Floor for the best front woman
@@PikobyteLmao, I hope that's a joke.
Amen, just saw them for the 5th time (well 4 with Freddie).
The perfect song to fend zombies off with in a pub.
Who the hell put this on?!?!
It's on random...
Brilliant film 😂😂😂😂
@@marktamala Yarp... oh damn, wrong movie.
LMFAO I LOVED THAT MOVIE
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If only Freddie could see a generation reacting and loving his music who were born after he sadly left us. How wonderful a thing
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Queen is probably the most educated rock band ever. They all have degrees in various subjects (including music and literature). Guitarist Brian May is actually a doctor of astrophysics. Brian also designed and built his own guitar from scratch to make his one of a kind sound.
😜 I can never remember if he’s properly referred to as “Doctor Sir Brian May”, or “Sir Doctor Brian May”! An Astrophysicist who plays world-class lead guitar ~ Buckaroo Banzai lives!!
So much fun Stacey! Freddie would say you perfectly project the positive energy of this song. As a West Islander in Montreal I was fortunate to get a scalped ticket for this concert. Only his Live Aid performance out did this concert. Just having a great time following your reactions. ❤️ from Canada
Sir Brian May, PhD. He designed spectrographic cameras for the New Horizons spacecraft that was sent to Pluto by NASA. When you go on after Queen, might as do something historic. Love his guitar, The Red Special he built with his father before Queen existed.
Freddie's degree was in graphic design and illustration. Brian's degree is in physics. Roger's degrees is in biology. John's degree is in electronics. None of them have a degree in music or literature.
the most oft overlooked fact is that John designed and built Brian's amp. the Deacy 1
Queen is one of the most rewarding rabbit holes that you can dive into. Check out their entire live set at the Live Aid concert.
After the Beatles, of course
@@ottocarson good point. I went through a Beatles rabbit hole phase. Excellent music, and an extremely interesting history as well.
@@meanmax9663 I first listened to the Beatles thirty years ago, and still now I’m discovering unreleased footage of them. It never ends.
@ottocarson I got hooked on the Beatles after watching a documentary in the 80's (?) called "The Compleat Beatles" and then I watched & listened to everything Beatles that I could get my hands on. I also became a huge Pink Floyd fan around the same time, but I believe that Pink Floyd has stayed with me longer.
"Somebody to Love" live 1981 in Montreal is an impressive performance and, it seems, the usual first suggestion along with "Live Aid". Queen is noted for their impeccable harmonies which are best heard on their studio recordings as they aren't easily replicated live. STL and "Love of My Life" are good examples. Thanks for listening to QUEEN!
(BTW, Freddie loved and owned multiple cats.)
“…a scientific study on the uplifting effects of music named Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now” as the world’s most effective song to make you feel good.”
Great reaction ❤
What a showman Freddie was, the greatest in history.
Their perfect harmonizations, May solos....and of course Freddie, the greatest frontman ever. Queen is indeed pure royalty of modern music. Their list of hits to react to is immense, and this one makes me feel exactly like you do now every time. Welcome to Queen our dear Stacey!!
I'm an amateur DJ who sometimes plays at student partys and when I play the whole evening I try to play different genres and always play this song around the middle of the evening. Everyone is still going wild to this song even the youngest who just came out of school for example. This song is simply a feel good song. RIP Freddie
Freddie was very shy offstage, but put him on stage with his friends and he is totally electric. All four members of Queen have degrees besides being amazing musicians. Freddie has a degree in graphic design and illustration, drummer Roger Taylor has one in biology, bassist John Deacon has one in electronics, and guitarist Dr. Brian May is an astrophysicist with a PhD. They have a huge catalog of songs to choose from. Here's one that not only showcases Freddie's incredible voice, but you can hear the incredible vocals of Roger Taylor.
Somebody to Love - Live - 1981 Montreal
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He was a very gifted performer all around and a very shy person off stage
Rest in peace Freddie Mercury ❤
I always feel that last section is Freddie taking off into the stratosphere with his voice fading as he floats up to his home among the stars...
RIP Freddie, you're missed. should check out Queen at Live Aid at Wembley in London, one of the best live performances ever.
You're the first person who mentioned how he is playing the piano standing up (mostly with one hand) and I always was so amazed by that too that I couldn't understand why nobody ever mentions it!
One of, if not the, only band where each member had written a #1 hit song. This catalog is deep, "Death on Two Legs," "Spread Your Wings," "Get Down Make Love," "Now I'm Here," "It's Late," "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is", "Fat Bottomed Girls", "Sail Away Sweet Sister", "Sheer Heart Attack", "Save Me" (probably my favorite Queen song) and of course "Bohemian Rhapsody" to name a few.
Queen a awesome band, all the members of Queen have written N01 hits, and Freddie is considered to be the best frontman of a band ever, his live legendary flamboyant performance are phenomenal, all the guys were amazing musicians, Queens greatest hits album is still today the best selling album ever in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 there home country,also it is thought that one in four people in the United Kingdom own a Queen album that’s how popular they are, I attended many live Queen concerts throughout their career ,and you need to check out their historical legendary performance at LiveAid 1985 at Wembley Stadium United Kingdom 🇬🇧,a 20 minute performance, Queens Brian May the lead guitarist, actually hand made his Electric Guitar 🎸 with his father out of a wooden fireplace this was when the band first formed when they didn’t have much cash, great reaction thanks 🙏
This song isn't simply about having a good time. This is a song when Freddie jumped into the fast lane and was doing anything & everything with anyone & everyone of which raised concerns with guitarist Brian May.
I think it was wrong of Brian to say this at this point he had probably slept with less people than them!
he left Mary for David then left him for Joe who he was with when he made this song
Brian didnt like that he wasnt allowed to put more guitar on it
he also thought the song was sepratism
at this time Freddie wasnt doing anything to be concerned about
Brian and Roger slept around
it wasnt until years later Brian claimed his dislike for it was Freddies life style which wasnt a concern then
he was promiscious early 80s no one heard of HIV at that time
Brian and the others were probably worried ow it would effect the band if it was too obvious Freddie was gay
He was with Joe Fanelli when he wrote this
Brian talks silly sometimes
@@bluebell3720speaking of silly. You acting like you knew Freddie and his life better than Brian 🤡🤡🤡
I became Queen fan for forever exactly with THIS Song in 1979 !!!
The Show Must go on official video. I want it all. Also there is a whole tribute concert after he passed. Many great artists paying tribute to Freddie. Also he did a whole album with Monsterrat Cabelle, an opera singer. Song is Barcelona! I like most of their songs and yes make you feel good! Something we all need!
One of the best driving songs ever. There's always another gear in that gearbox when don't stop me now is blasting out.
I'm realizing what a perfect song this is for you to begin your Queen journey. It frames what's yet to come perfectly. I mean, you're going to have a ball. There are some serious and sad songs, of course. But with this as your entry point, you're set with an understanding that they're all about lifting us up. (Btw, my very first concert was Queen, on their Night at the Opera tour. I feel so lucky to have experienced them in their absolute heyday. Freddie was on FIRE!)
Somebody to Love, live in Montreal is the best video ever recorded. Give Queen a listen.
Fred's fantastic. I have a Freddie crush since I was 7 years old. I'm now 51 😂😍
Brian May on lead guitar is a musical genius ... and a 'rocket scientist' of sorts.
If you truly going down the Queen rabbit hole, I'm going with you! I've been a Queenie for 47 years and I absolutely love it when Queen is discovered for the first time. Freddie and the boys will have your heart and soul within 3 songs or less! Queen is the best band ever to grace the stage and Freddie Mercury is the greatest frontman! Let's Do It. 🌈👑💙 edit- Have you listened to "Bohemian Rhapsody with headphones? "
I saw them in 74 after that many times after
@@bmarrello1 Lucky you! I was 16 at the time and believe it or not, Queen came to little Syracuse NY for a show and I was there. I never saw them live again but I never left their music. 👑💙
Stacey, some random Queen facts.
1) Every member was college educated. Guitarist Brian May has a PhD in astrophysics; drummer Roger Taylor has a degree in dentistry; bassist John Deacon has a PhD in electrical engineering; and Freddy (unsurprisingly) had a degree in graphic art and design.
2) Brian May designed and built his own guitar to achieve his signature sound. Literally no one else in the world sounds like Brian May, and this is why.
3) Queen was hired to compose/perform the theme for the 1986 movie, "Highlander". They loved the movie so much, they provided the entire soundtrack! Watch "Highlander", starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown for even more Queen.
4) In Queen's last album, Freddy only sang a good bye song to one individual by name: Delilah". Delilah as Freddy's beloved tortoise shell cat. Freddy loved cats, and had 4 cats, including Delilah. All 4 were rescued from animal shelters.
Go girl nothing like Queen music. It's a huge rabbit hole.
What a way to work a crowd!!! He was one of a kind... talented showman like no other. Hope you sharpened your shovel 'cause Queen's rabbit hole is Deep!!! So glad you started with this one... you'll eventually make your way over to "Bohemian Rhapsody"... but they've done so much more.
YAY!!!!! QUEEN, THE BEST BAND EVER!!!
FREDDIE MERCURY, THE BEST FRONTMAN EVER, TOO
You're gonna love this "rabbit hole". They are perfection!!
You must've heard - at least in passing - some of Queen's greatest hits, so I'd strongly recommend their legendary 1985 Live Aid performance that's become famous as "20 minutes that changed the history of music", completely destroyed the competition and heralded their IMHO best (and sadly, last) phase. And after that, pretty much any song of their 1986 Wembley show would be a good follow-up.
I honestly think this is one of the greatest songs ever made.
Seeing you hearing this for the first time was a real treat. Thank you
I remember hearing this song when I was a kid, and it was like a musical awakening for me. I didn’t think songs could be so amazing, I just couldn’t compare it to anything else I’d heard. I felt that way with every Queen song I discovered. When I turned 16, the first thing I did with my own money was rush to a record store to buy their Greatest Hits, and then I dove into all their albums. I became a huge Queen fan.
Excellent reaction. I was brought up on rock music. You can never get enough of Queen. Freddie Mercury owns the stage. He is one of the best performers.
The BEST!
Two of my favourite live performances of earlier Queen songs with great videos are:
White Queen - Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1975, and
You Take My Breath Away - Live at Hyde Park, 1976
There was no band like Queen, and there's been no band like them since. All 4 insanely talented musicians in their own right, and together they were magic.
You're gonna love Queen! Brian May, the guitarist, is also an astrophysicist, the chancellor at university in Liverpool and actively helps with NASA projects. Super intelligent
Welcome to the rabbit hole that is QUEEN
Please do a reaction to the live aid concert
It is amazing
If you are going to start reacting to the music of Queen please prepare plenty of room on your playlists. Queen has so much great music - you are in for a ride!! A few suggestions? "White Queen" at the Odeon Hammersmith, "Love of my Life" both studio album cut and live at Wembley 86, "Nevermore", "Bicycle Races". "Death On Two Legs", "'39", "The Night Comes Down", "Tenement Funster", "Lily of the Valley", "Father To Son", "She Makes Me", "Bring Back Leroy Brown", "Seaside Rendezvous" and so many more!!!! I envy you as you begin on this journey of discovery!!
Pure magic from Freddie as always.
Brain May's guitar sounds like nothing else, his father and him made that guitar using wood from a fireplace mantel and the family dinning table and he also uses a coin as a plectrum.
This song has been voted the, or one of the, happiest songs ever. Fr. Your reaction captured it beautifully.😀
His voice is almost operatic. He could have been an opera singer. Queen the band is sometimes hidden in the shadow of a giant like Freddy but they were one of the greatest rock "bands" of all time and Freddy was blessed with having them to give him the support a great performer needs. RIP Mr. Fahrenheit!!
You need to watch Queen at Live Aid. The 20 minute set is widely regarded as the best concert in history.
Nice reaction and glad that you are reacting to Queen. A laughed at your comment about Freddie playing the piano with one hand. I'm sure by the end you realized they were miming to the album track. Brian can also be seen playing rhythm guitar at times when no rhythm guitar is being played. They all hated miming - and you see in many of their videos when they've been compelled to do this, Freddie intentionally doing things to make sure everyong knew that they were not playing live, like signing with no mic near his mouth.
This is great song to include in your workout playlist!
Was wondering if I should mention it... lol there is a couple of songs like that , Hammer to fall, Las Palabras de Amor, Killer Queen, Seven Seas of Rhye, Keep yourself alive... But it got them there fame.... They were incredible life, put on amazing shows every time! Wish I lived in that era!
One of these songs that a lot of people hate... just because it is so popular, one of their first "pop" songs compared to their earlier heavy and prog rock music, and gets an incredible airplay around the planet. But if you don't know it so well, you realized how much power and diversity is in this song - your reaction is the clear proof of how good the song actually is.
Oh hey, first time Queen. It is my favorite band since childhood. I remember my sister made a huge graffiti painting of Queen on my wall in my room. It was also the first concert I’ve ever been to when I was 11 years old. Also check out “Somebody to Love” live at Montreal 1981. ❤❤
This video was fun to watch, and what a great song! If you're just now cracking open Queen, DO NOT miss the live version of "Somebody To Love." One of the best versions on UA-cam, in my opinion both performance wise and video quality, is "Queen - Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal." Of course, as has been mentioned, his iconic concert at Wembley Stadium in 1986 is one of the most famous, along with Live Aid in 1985. As a self proclaimed "Music Junkie," I believe Queen to be one of the best and certainly most powerful rock bands ever. If you JUST react to the top songs suggested by your viewers, it'll be a long and incredible journey. The term "Rabbit Hole" is applicable. Keep up the great reactions, and glad you're expanding your musical repertoire. Best wishes from Seattle.
Another great reaction Stacey to the amazing Queen and Freddie . For us of advancing years having grown up in the 60s , 70s and 80s it's like experiencing all these amazing performers you have reacted to for the first time again through you . Thank you 🙂 .
Side note... Dire Straits , Dire Straits 😉 🙂 .
Queen - Best band ever with four music perfectionists, there will never be another band like them, unique, one of a kind and all very nice people, down to earth and not pompous like so many rock bands in history.
With Queen the studio covers may be technically better sound but seeing them live performing is a totally higher level of great.One of those groups that need to be seen in concert.
Queen has a library of great songs as long as your arm, amazing musicians they all are.
This song was his life... it was sad, but beautiful to watch him dance into the hereafter.
Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd.
The holy triumvirate of British Rock.
I would add Yes and Genesis to make pentawhatever
Crazy little thing called love is another great song to listen to
You mentioned Freddie’s vocal dynamics…definitely vocal mastery. His genius played a major part in their success as a band. (An obvious statement) Queen was brilliant at creating music, that was dramatic, driven, creative and dynamic.
2:59 - lol, Neuroscientists done experiments and determined that this song is the best ever example of a 'happy song' to make you feel good and adrenalized, scientifically speaking; Essentially, the formula measures beats per minute, the scale in which the song was written and how many different chords are used. These three factors were said to be the 3 key components to feel-good songs. Lyrical themes were also taken into consideration for this study. And again, they nail is in that department, too
Hi Stacey, I've just discovered your channel and I'm subscribed. Yes! It's fantastic you're starting your journey down the Queen rabbit hole :) Queen are the GOAT'S and my favourite band. So many styles and that's just in any given song! Yeah, their harmonies are one of the bands' hallmarks and they sound incredible. I love this song, it's a real feel good tune, i loved your reaction to it and it was Freddie's tribute to rock n roll - the style of music he and the band grew up listening to. Freddie is the best frontman ever, his character personality and charisma is unmatched. Queen's studio stuff is awesome, but their live career is even better! I highly recommend you react to Queen's Somebody To Love, live in Montreal 1981 - the best rendition of that song in the 9 years they performed it. And their immortal 20 minute Live Aid set in 1985 is essential react-to material. Please do that soon. I'll look forward to your further Queen reactions :) Have a nice day.
Queen was a band that never wanted to find a niche and stick with it. They innovated and experimented throughout their run. But, no matter what form their music took you could recognize Queen instantly. If you really want to see Queen in their element, especially Freddie, look for any live performances. Freddie lived for the fans and watching him interact with his audience will amaze you because they return that love to him.
Freddie mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town, Zanzibar, on September 5, 1946.
And grew up in Mumbai, India, before moving to England.
oh der..
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He lived in Zanzibar until he was 8
Then his family sent him to a British style boarding school in Panchgani
He spent time with his parents family in the holidays
He returned to zanzibar at 16 then they had to flee the following year
@@bluebell3720 Yes, Panchgani is close to Mumbai, Maharastra, in the west part of India.
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It takes close to 3hrs 1/2 hrs by road now
Probably a lot longer 70yrs ago
So makes sense he only saw their family in the holidays
A university created a program for the purpose of determining the happiest song ever recorded. They put in over 100 criteria to rate the songs and ran thousands of songs through it. This was determined to be the happiest song ever. Your reaction was spot on. Listening to this song will heal any broken heart, get you out of the Lazy BOY and drive your productivity. It is impossible to not feel better after hearing it!
He is the greateat of all time. So many people do not realize it is Queen....he has a 5 octave voice
4 octaves
@@neillenet291 5 octaves
@@davidward9737 four octaves
Freddie Mercury's vocal range spanned an impressive four octaves. While Freddie Mercury's entire vocal range was awe-inspiring, one note, in particular, stands out as an astonishing feat. In the song "The Show Must Go On," Freddie reaches an incredibly high note known as a B5.Mar 11, 2024
@@neillenet291 5 octaves.
@@neillenet291 2024. He has been dead 30 years bruh. Not to be a add did you ever see him live. Or your just reading from google
My goodness, Bohemian Rhapsody the official video (studio version) is the #1 Queen first. All their songs are different, great, they’re all absolutely fabulous on their instruments and musicality, it’ll be a great journey if you travel it. Many Queenies on UA-cam. We still love them and miss Freddie and I think we always will. It Elmo’s to see the newer generation get to know and live their sic. Live Aid, the whole concert in 1985 (their set 20 minutes) is the best live show ever, according to a whole lot if people. Their Montreal concert in 1981 is classic and another one of the best (Somebody To Love is the most watched). Every performance at Wembly, all the concerts they did there, are legendary. Plus anythinglive from their world tours. Thank you for this!
Queen is one of the all time greatest bands ever! This was a perfect sort of "soft introduction" to their musical brilliance, now that you've been introduced to them, you should do 'Bohemian Rhapsody' next! Unless you already heard it of cours, I find it hard to believe that you have not, it's such a famous song!
Just a stage full of absolute legends. The energy is just unbelievable.
Definetly in my top 5 rock bands of all time. So glad I got to experience this greatness in concert!
Killer Queen, Bohemian Rapsody, Bicycle, We Will Rock You - We Are The Champions, Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, You're My Best Friend, One Vision & the list goes on and on!!!
"Don't Stop Me Now" is my favorite Queen track. It's pure joy distilled into three and a half minuted and never fails to improve my mood
Queen have so many songs that you can react to. All four members had number 1 hits, so there is such a massive variety of musical styles. Queen were always a hit factory. They produced so many good songs the band evolved greatly over there 40+ year career. Great songs include Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, Tie Your Mother Down, Somebody to Love, Hammer to Fall, Radio Ga Ga, We are the Champions, A Kind of Magic, and countless more. Queen are so ingrained in music culture, listen to more Queen and I bet you will recognise a few songs.
Notable performances: Queen at Live Aid, Queen Live at Wembley, Queen in Montreal, Queen Live in Budapest, and more.
Queen were so amazing live, I just wish I could have seen the original line-up.
R.I.P Freddie a legendary vocalist, arguably the greatest front man of all time!
The lead guitarist Brian May was the reason I picked up a guitar.
I really hope you react to more Queen, you will not be disappointed!
You are so respectful. Thanks for that.
Freddie was alone on the top of singing mountain till Floor Jansen came along. The guitar player is Dr.Brian May who holds a phd in astrophysics!
Memories of walking in to a high school house party and this glorious piece of art is blaring from the speakers. Everyone went crazy for this one. Good times! 😃
Amazing band, such great songs! Always will love forever! ❤
Ahhh, Queen. Yes, a rabbit hole that never ends. All other commenters will give song suggestions to follow this first song. Good pick. Other songs will give you different styles of al the rest of the band members.
I might say an unpopular thing, but don't react to Live Aid now, first watch the individual songs, become familiar with the band, and only then watch Live Aid.
I agree but this isn’t a live performance - it’s showing live footage as the video to the actual single
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i get what your saying and you are right,
Watch the Bohemian Rhapsody movie first
Queen good
My friends in high school would put this on full blast in the car and it was always an adrenaline rush.!
This is a music video using the studio version playing over the filming of them. To hear them truly listen to somebody to love from Queen rocks Montreal 1981.
QUEEN=PERFECTION!!!
BTW, "Just Keep Passing the Open Windows" is a song by Queen that is not a single or a hit, but it has that same, positive vibe, and *I* love it. You should check it out.
The Prophet's Song, Father to Son and Who wants to live forever are also great. We are the Champions and Mustapha are also great picks 😉
Really solid musicians in a rock group without evil drama. You can like them all through their rock journeys. Each is a different sort of songwriter, often surprising listeners. Pretty fearless in going after what they wanted to do. Yes, there are the big hits but gems that deserve more attention too. Gotta visit 70s Queen with LIAR & STONE COLD CRAZY live at the Rainbow 1974 to appreciate the spectrum of their sound into the 80s-early 90s. Big, bold, sassy & classy!
So glad to see Queen! You have probably heard most of the songs already, but it's awesome to revisit them, really enjoyed this reaction.
A lot of the harmonies are Freddie's Voice Multitracked . Because he had such a range , he could sing the songs in different pitches.
As far as Vibe and energy goes, the companion piece to this song is Keep Yourself Alive from their first album. Play those two tracks back to back, and you are ready to run a 4-minute mile before breakfast.
Live performance of Queen Love of My Life 1981 is a must🎶
All you need to see is Somebody to Love from Queen Rock Montreal ‘81. Best song performance of all time. And the best concert of all time, even better than Live Aid… yes I said what I said
This song has medical purposes for the soul. It lifts me up when times are rough.
I'm not a hardcore Queen fan, but objectively, Freddie is just one of the best vocalists and stage performers ever.
Never the same flavor twice! Queen one, Queen two and Night at the opera, I would recommend nearly every track! March of the Black Queen is arguably the most DOWN N DIRTY rock n roll you’ll ever need to hear! SO MUCH HARMONY ON ALL THESE!!!!!
Stacey, if you've never listened to "Queen" before, I envy you. You are going to plunge into a world that will change everything you knew about music before. Have a nice trip).
Freddie Mercury was a HUGE lover of cats. He had several. He even had a song on the last Queen album released while he was alive about one of his cats called ‘Delilah’. This popped into my head seeing you w/ your 🐱 there at the end.
I was a kid in 1978 who was into Queen, knew how talented they were back then and I was teased as believe it or not Queen was not considered cool back then. Nice to see people discover them now.
They could all be lead singers that's why they were one of the best bands of all time
I'm a big Queen fan. A few things to know : Queen singles are great but their hidden gem are even better and most important : this is NOT "Freddie Mercury AND the band", this is THE BAND, they all wrote songs, they are all multi instrumentist, and 3 of us are great singers, of course they harmonize perfectly but Brian (guitarist) and Roger (drummer) often sing lead ! Enjoy !
Queen doesn't merely make songs, they create Anthems.
Underrated gems for you to consider: Hammer to Fall, Spread Your Wings, '39.
Love your reaction!! 🫶
Live aid is a must!!! Watch, also bohemian rhapsody amazing and very different, miss you freddie.
In 1977 I got my girlfriend tickets for her birthday QUEEN at the old BOSTON GARDEN row 22 on the floor. Floor. Freddie Mercury was absolutely amazing.. As the crowd goes louder he got better....her 17 birthday.
Excellent video! Both the beginning and end of this song make me so emotional! It's so good.
HI TONKA!!
Sir Brian May (guitrist) has a PHd in Astro-physics, some people make you sick with how talented they are. 😂 Great reaction Stacey. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
There is a lot of top earlier songs from bohemian rhapsody time, White Queen, March of the black Queen, Brighton rock and Prophets song are my favourites
An underrated song of theirs, Don't Try Suicide, has a wicked bass-line. Keep Yourself Alive is another to check out. The entire Highlander soundtrack is also Queen, notables from that are One Vision, Hammer To Fall, and Who Wants To Live Forever.
The whole band is incredible.