PURE MAGIC! First Time Reaction to Queen - "Somebody to Love"

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 728

  • @DrStrangelove3891
    @DrStrangelove3891 20 днів тому +312

    The way Roger Taylor can drum and sing high harmonies at the same time is extraordinary.

    • @amyaeschbach3581
      @amyaeschbach3581 17 днів тому +4

      Freddie! There’s no body else like him! Incredible composer as well! FYI as soon as you said drumming and singing I had one thought!!! You must watch Phil Collins Live Paris Coming in the Air Tonight!!! You won’t believe it. Must see! Also watch Queen full set at Live Aid!!!!

    • @prompt4196
      @prompt4196 16 днів тому +1

      @@amyaeschbach3581 Then the EXTREME Queen Medley 1992.

    • @MaartenVet-ce9px
      @MaartenVet-ce9px 16 днів тому +5

      Roger Taylor and Brian May were both accomplished singers who could have (and have) fronted their own bands, and John Deacon was his own flavor of musical expertise. Queen was a massive accumulation of talent that found a way to mesh and make it all work together.

    • @karenfindley3791
      @karenfindley3791 16 днів тому +2

      Roger has stated that “playing the drums and singing is a nightmare”.

    • @radicaladz
      @radicaladz 14 днів тому +1

      Roj rarely did solo vocals for Queen, but when he does, he always brings that gritty rock n roll to contrast Fred's super-smooth operatics. 😊

  • @MegaForrestgump
    @MegaForrestgump 20 днів тому +354

    The greatest front man in music history. The voice, the showmanship, the energy all made Freddie the gold standard.

    • @Mister_Samsonite
      @Mister_Samsonite 20 днів тому +15

      He surely discovered what he was put on this earth to do! Exceptional performer and showman!

    • @bydavidmitchell
      @bydavidmitchell 19 днів тому +8

      Couldn't agree more. Exceptional.

    • @jenspetersimonsen4235
      @jenspetersimonsen4235 19 днів тому +2

      "The greatest front man in music history" - Prince: "hold my beer"... but Freddie was a performer extraordinaire 🙂

    • @XxThePhantomFreezexX
      @XxThePhantomFreezexX 19 днів тому +1

      @@jenspetersimonsen4235 nah i got Prince 2nd

    • @bmarrello1
      @bmarrello1 18 днів тому +5

      saw them live several times in the 70's and early 80's GREATEST BAND EVER!

  • @chrisofnottingham
    @chrisofnottingham 20 днів тому +193

    Queen's secret weapon was Roger's high harmony vocals while drumming

    • @deborahallen3318
      @deborahallen3318 20 днів тому +11

      In my opinion, Roger Taylor was definitely a secret weapon and so was John and Sir Dr.Brian May were weapons in their own extraordinary way! They are all great but Roger was pretty darn awesome! 👑🌈💙

    • @bobabier5394
      @bobabier5394 19 днів тому +11

      "How many more Galileos do you want?"^^

    • @Nancy-beepbeep
      @Nancy-beepbeep 17 днів тому +1

      well him a few more. lol

    • @MikePhillips-pl6ov
      @MikePhillips-pl6ov 15 днів тому +3

      Roger, also for his hit song writing, and John Deacon another secret weapon for his bass playing and also hit song writing.

    • @roems6396
      @roems6396 12 днів тому +2

      I mean, all four of them are iconic musicians. Secret weapon? Nah, they’re all out front and well known.

  • @DeanB-nt4ne
    @DeanB-nt4ne 20 днів тому +78

    I understand that Freddie and Roger ad lib'd the middle part as Brian broke a guitar string. You can see him walk to the back of the stage to fix it whilst they fill the gap without so much as a pause. True legends!

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 20 днів тому +144

    One of the greatest live performances ever and don't forget, that Freddie Mercury was an untrained singer, never took singing lessons. This was his favorite song.
    Also, Roger Taylor's vocals are often overshadowed by Freddie's virtuoso voice, but he's a phenomenal singer himself and his contribution to Queen's sound is one of the things that makes the group so damn good.

    • @ChrisLegner-qp1yh
      @ChrisLegner-qp1yh 20 днів тому +10

      Well said. Taylor's backing vocals exceptional.

    • @Mister_Samsonite
      @Mister_Samsonite 20 днів тому +11

      In any other band (without Freddie), Roger would have been the lead singer. He's that good!

    • @TheSandersd84
      @TheSandersd84 20 днів тому +5

      I'm in Love With My Car is my favorite song of theirs that features Rogers voice

    • @andreaseufinger4422
      @andreaseufinger4422 19 днів тому +2

      @@Mister_Samsonite Don't forget Brian who is also a strong singer.
      I No one but you, you can hear what the band was able to do after Freddies death. Roger sounds like Joe Cocker, Brian has more like a clean voice

    • @Mister_Samsonite
      @Mister_Samsonite 19 днів тому +3

      @@andreaseufinger4422 I can't argue with that. As a huge guitar nut, I am a big fan of Brian May - as a musician and a human being!

  • @carlcady4008
    @carlcady4008 20 днів тому +112

    If you want to talk about his stage presence, watch the Live Aid performance.

    • @johngalvin9927
      @johngalvin9927 18 днів тому

      Live Aid will blow ur mind. I was 12 and had to video it. The UK and the world were blown away and United for 1 day.

    • @sparkz9803
      @sparkz9803 16 днів тому

      We will rock you was beyond fantastic in how he involved the audience.

  • @timhutchinson8485
    @timhutchinson8485 20 днів тому +86

    Heartbreaking to think that Freddie passed away just 10 years after this amazing performance.

    • @StaceyRPGReacts
      @StaceyRPGReacts  20 днів тому +17

      So so so sad :(

    • @TheSandersd84
      @TheSandersd84 20 днів тому +19

      Really want to recommend These Are The Days Of Our Lives for a reaction .....but not yet....not this early

    • @deborahallen3318
      @deborahallen3318 20 днів тому +9

      ​@@TheSandersd84 Agree! Good advice 👑💙

    • @dinobravo852
      @dinobravo852 19 днів тому +4

      On the exact same day...

    • @timhutchinson8485
      @timhutchinson8485 19 днів тому +3

      @@dinobravo852 Oh gosh, you're right! I just realized that he died *exactly* 10 years to the day after this concert...

  • @gerardofe2964
    @gerardofe2964 20 днів тому +162

    Hi check Queen Live Aid 1985. Their absolute power...Freddie was one, or maybe the best singer of all time.

    • @keithmcclaughry7009
      @keithmcclaughry7009 19 днів тому +8

      Which he did while sick with the flu.

    • @bmarrello1
      @bmarrello1 18 днів тому

      @@keithmcclaughry7009 no it was AIDS

    • @debbie7505
      @debbie7505 13 днів тому +1

      @@keithmcclaughry7009worse actually. It was a throat infection & his dr told him not to do it.

  • @alexharbison4411
    @alexharbison4411 20 днів тому +48

    Nice reaction, Freddie is a perfect example of why singers in the day didn't need auto tune. Auto tune limits the improvisational aspects of a performer and Freddie was all about improvising. Every performance was different, not like today's music where every performance is the exact same.

    • @JC130676
      @JC130676 19 днів тому

      That's the difference between a musician and an artist. Thankfully even in this time where everything is autotuned to death, there are still artists around: David Draiman, Floor Jansen, Sully Erna and Lzzy Hale to name but a few.

  • @paulocarvalho6480
    @paulocarvalho6480 19 днів тому +50

    Freddie's favourite instrument was the audience. Nobody, and I mean nobody, can or could play the audience like him. RIP Freddie.

  • @geraldherrmann787
    @geraldherrmann787 20 днів тому +52

    Now the perfect follow-up reaction would be QUEEN AT LIVE-AID 1985 (the whole 20 minutes in one go).

  • @Wilem35
    @Wilem35 20 днів тому +15

    When a relative died of cancer in the 90's she requested only queen be played in the background during visitations.

  • @greglambert2928
    @greglambert2928 20 днів тому +62

    Check out their performance at Live Aid. Everyone said they stole the show even the other performers.

    • @pulsarlights2825
      @pulsarlights2825 20 днів тому

      Everyone?

    • @danieldickson8591
      @danieldickson8591 19 днів тому +2

      @@pulsarlights2825 David Bowie followed Queen's performance at Live Aid, and as the band members were going off stage David said to Freddie, "You bastard, how am I supposed to follow that?!" (Bowie was grinning ear-to-ear when he said it.) 😁

    • @pulsarlights2825
      @pulsarlights2825 19 днів тому

      @@danieldickson8591 I though U2 was great that day myself...The Who wasn't bad, but the most vivid thing I remember was how bad Led Zeppelin was that night in Philly....

    • @davidmorgan5312
      @davidmorgan5312 19 днів тому

      @@danieldickson8591 Not sure but I think he called him A Bitch or that might have been Elton.

  • @CarlosDG77
    @CarlosDG77 17 днів тому +23

    If you loved this song, you're going to CRY with "Save Me" from this same concert... one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard...

  • @timhutchinson8485
    @timhutchinson8485 20 днів тому +37

    RIP Freddie Mercury. One of the best.

  • @patrickwilder6492
    @patrickwilder6492 20 днів тому +12

    We all tear up for Queen.
    A lot of sound for a 4 piece band !! Please watch their
    “LiveAid” performance !!!
    The “GOLD” standard !!❤❤

  • @justinwilton4603
    @justinwilton4603 20 днів тому +16

    Queen " love of my life " live Montreal 1981,its a thing of beauty,brian may on a 12 string acoustic guitar and Freddie being amazing x :)

    • @mattg9388
      @mattg9388 15 днів тому

      I love the version from Rio Brazil

  • @1autocadman
    @1autocadman 17 днів тому +6

    We miss you Freddie Every day of our lives

  • @TironaFanatics7
    @TironaFanatics7 13 днів тому +3

    Freddie he’s simply the GOAT. Great vocalist, such an amazing pianist, a good songwriter, and his stage persona. Can’t wait for your next Queen reaction. If you like to see Roger singing, you can find a medley always from the Montreal concert, and it’s called Killer Queen and I’m in Love with my Car

  • @geraldherrmann787
    @geraldherrmann787 20 днів тому +19

    Roger Taylor (drums) is one of the best rocksingers out there, but well, he had Freddie in his band. Roger has done some solo-albums and had his own band THE CROSS, even parallel to Queen. He wrote some huge Queen-hits.

    • @AngelusNZ
      @AngelusNZ 19 днів тому +1

      The Cross have some great tunes. Mad Bad & Dangerous to Know is a fantastic album.

  • @marblwrexbro458
    @marblwrexbro458 17 днів тому +8

    Usually Freddie is an impossible act to follow or emulate. But I recommend checking out George Michael’s performance of this song at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert from 1992. It is stunning.

  • @stevem-h3562
    @stevem-h3562 19 днів тому +11

    The Show Must Go On. You have to, have to have to see that. I remember the first time I saw the video to that just after Fred passed, I was bawling like a schoolgirl. Magnificent.

  • @joyceharkin3641
    @joyceharkin3641 16 днів тому +3

    I think somebody is falling under Freddie's spell!!!! 😂🙂 Isn't it great that we have these wonderful Queen videos to remind ourselves of these great live performances.

  • @kentnottingham9635
    @kentnottingham9635 11 днів тому +1

    The studio version is full of great harmonies that they can’t really reproduce on stage but what they can’t do live, they make up for it by being SO FRIKKIN QUEEN!!!!!

  • @charliemac64
    @charliemac64 17 днів тому +8

    I was lucky enough to see them as an 18 year old kid in 1982. I didn't really wanna go, as by that point in time, their music had changed considerably from stuff like this. But my older sister INSISTED I go with her. So I let her take me. I'm so glad I listened to my sis.
    We were in the 3rd row right in front of Freddie's piano. Well, that is until Freddie said, "SCREW SECURITY! RUSH THE STAGE!!!" I was then about 20 people back, standing on my seat to see the show. 😂😂😂 No biggie for me, I'm over 6', but my sister was plenty p.o.'d. 😂 One of the best concerts I've ever seen to this date. Freddie had the audience in the palm of his hand all night. He owned the stage every single night. Phenomenal talent.

  • @ianbrooke6342
    @ianbrooke6342 19 днів тому +4

    Little fact - there is a section where Freddie is standing, singing and walks to the front of the stage interacting with the crowd and keeps looking back to his left while Roger fills in with his great drumming. What's happening there is that Brian has broken a guitar string and rushed off to replace it, eventually you see him re-appear and the song continues. The way they cover this up and you don't even know there's a problem is amazing. Fabulous performance.

  • @bydavidmitchell
    @bydavidmitchell 19 днів тому +7

    Thanks for a great reaction. I love this song, and this performance is truly magnificent. Roger Taylor has an amazing voice, as well as being a great drummer. The entire band were world class.

  • @dmwalker24
    @dmwalker24 16 днів тому +7

    Roger Taylor's vocals are fantastic, and his drumming is superb as well. What you will find with Freddie, is that every performance, interview, film clip you see will only make it more clear what a truly amazing person he was. A genuine phenomenon who comes along once in a century or two.

  • @ChrisLegner-qp1yh
    @ChrisLegner-qp1yh 20 днів тому +14

    Mercury's sense of vocal dynamics were simply unequaled. Fun reaction.

  • @SPOCK_TALK
    @SPOCK_TALK 20 днів тому +9

    I can't wait for you to discover what you've been missing like. ELO: Telephone Line/ Turn to Stone. Or CHICAGO: 25 or 6 to 4/Wishing You Were Here. Or KANSAS: Carry-on My Wayward Son. Or BOSTON: Foreplay Longtime/ A Man I'll Never Be. Enjoy it, girl. 😎👍

  • @Chris_Elliot84
    @Chris_Elliot84 11 днів тому +2

    The whole of this concert went up on Disney+ last week, one of the greatest performances I've ever seen from a band.

  • @Mary-xo7ue
    @Mary-xo7ue 20 днів тому +18

    You just witnessed the 2nd greatest live performance from this band😂❤Yes the drummer has a magnificent voice as well as his drumming 😂 check out his song dedicated to Freddie called Old Friends. RIP Freddie. Yes Roger, drummer has a solo career. Brian May, guitarist, also has very good vocals.

    • @danieldickson8591
      @danieldickson8591 19 днів тому +1

      Brian May, one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, also has a Doctorate in Astrophysics, and collaborated on projects for NASA.

  • @PattyLisk
    @PattyLisk 17 днів тому +9

    You will love “Who Wants to Live Forever “ live in Budapest is the very best performance of this song . Thank you for Reacting to Queen . Four musical geniuses . Queen is Freddie and Freddie is Queen ❤️

  • @richardkafka5625
    @richardkafka5625 20 днів тому +11

    There will NEVER be another Freddie! RIP

  • @metoo7557
    @metoo7557 19 днів тому +9

    The Show Must Go On, Love of My Life, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody(You've probably heard samples of this somewhere)

  • @RiverSong5683
    @RiverSong5683 20 днів тому +17

    Thank you for reacting to this. If you love his animation, the Live Aid full set in 1985 is legendary for that and the whole hint is mesmerizing. . But in 1975, the Bohemian Rhapsody official video will show you all his and their sounds, the harmonies there are super, and his voice…omg. He was the greatest, and I love even more Brian and Roger for keeping his legacy and Queens legacy alive to this day. Also, check out their official video of this song, it’s just as great but also very different, you can see how they actually perform those harmonies in action, and more, which Queen and Freddie always performed their songs differently live because they felt it as more fun to give that to the audience. And ys, they had the perfect chemistry for their group, they were so intelligent and had such great instincts and talents. ❤

  • @saddingus7850
    @saddingus7850 20 днів тому +8

    many tear up when they recognize true talent, talent that loved doing what they did. this was Freddie, a true Unicorn. RIP. going to say it again, check out Live Aid, Freddie played the crowd, all 72,000 people in Wembley, and the millions around the world who tuned in. good vid, always fun to see people experience new things.

  • @Mikey-DiLo
    @Mikey-DiLo 16 днів тому +2

    Roger the drummer being able to play drums and sing with his head turned sideways is amazing. So underrated.

  • @eldonstrackeii7892
    @eldonstrackeii7892 15 днів тому +1

    This is from their Live Aid performance, 1985. Their set was 21 minutes of unbeatable fire. Highly recommend giving it a watch, if for nothing else than a love of music.

  • @RockinMamaT
    @RockinMamaT 20 днів тому +7

    Roger's background vocals are like none other. And well Freddie is just brilliant. This is my favorite performance. Live Aid full 20 minutes is a must my friend. Peace out girl ✌️ ☮️

  • @loisvansciver9194
    @loisvansciver9194 20 днів тому +16

    This is my favorite version of this song! If you are interested, on Disney Plus starting today you can actually watch this entire concert from 1981 in Montreal. It’s called Queen Rock Montreal. It’s just fantastic

  • @TheSandersd84
    @TheSandersd84 20 днів тому +5

    One thing that's not said often enough on reactions to this song is this was the 4th song of the night. They had a 21 song set with 2 encores totalling 5 more songs
    This is, imo, the best live performance of a single song there is.

  • @Rob-eo5ql
    @Rob-eo5ql 16 днів тому +2

    This performance, Queen’s Montreal show is legendary. It was recently released and currently playing in IMAX theaters

  • @Gillie51-bl8su
    @Gillie51-bl8su 20 днів тому +9

    Welcome to the Queen rabbit hole!
    Queen has a huge catalogue, so you're in for a fun ride. You should be aware that you're now a magnet for Queen fans. We flock to new reactors. 😊
    Actually, the studio version of this song is wonderful, but is quite different. Freddie always tried to make each live performance of a song fresh and new, and said that if people wanted to hear the studio version, they should just stay at home and play the record.
    As others have said, their 20 minute set at Live Aid in 1985 is brilliant, as are all their live shows.
    Just so you know, if you share videos from the Official Queen Channel, you don't need to use a filter...

  • @loveloochay
    @loveloochay 20 днів тому +5

    🎼🎼💙💙 ..... okay , Stacey , I just want you to know that THIS song is my favorite song. Not just my favorite song today , this is my favorite song of any genre , of any Era, from any band , in any language , of every song I have ever heard.. I am so glad that you like it, and that it hit you like it did! I loved every second of your reaction.. TY ......... 💙💙🎼🎼

  • @vernhoke7730
    @vernhoke7730 20 днів тому +4

    You can not go wrong with any song from this concert. They were touring for "The Game" album, which came June 30th 1980. I saw them at Madison Square Garden in September 1980. My favorite track from that album and song during the show is "Save Me". I highly recommend watching it.

    • @gabebolton4604
      @gabebolton4604 19 днів тому +1

      I second Save Me. Such an amazing performance. Also this concerts version of Love of My Life is my favorite.

  • @Adventuresofwildcamping
    @Adventuresofwildcamping 19 днів тому +3

    He was just magical. Owned the stage for sure. When I was a kid I would be dancing and singing along. Then later on when I was tired I'd put on the pink Floyd and dream away, priceless

  • @larrybrown2355
    @larrybrown2355 19 днів тому +1

    You're going to cry your eyes out when you hear him sing love of my life

  • @kenanderson2002
    @kenanderson2002 17 днів тому +2

    As of now, I have lived, breathed & loved Queen & Freddie Mercury for about 15 years. All 4 of these guys are literal geniuses: an electrical engineer, a PhD of Astrophysics, and an almost dentist. The 3 were accompanied by a legendary graphic designer from Ealing College with a 3.5-4 octave range who played the guitar, piano, drums and audience seamlessly and flawlessly.
    I cannot ever listen to another Freddie Mercury song or video for the first time because I've seen them all countless times. The next best thing is watching somebody else hear & see him for the first time. The joy I just witnessed on your face at 2:04 actually brought tears to my eyes! I'm sure you don't believe that, but it's true. Welcome to Queen and Freddie Mercury!
    ***But *** I want to let you know something since you are watching this version: this concert almost never came about. The band hired the recording company to video the concert. Queen's concerts were known for audience participation and Freddie was a MASTER. However, once the concert was edited & put together, the company edited out a LOT of audience participation. They were LIVID. They complained to get the audience back in the concert, but somehow it had gotten wiped out or thrown out. So when Freddie is telling the audience to sing and stomp, you can barely hear them at all. This is NOT how it happened and it's certainly NOT what Queen wanted. Especially when Freddie says "do it with me!" and "keep it going!" it almost sounds like nobody is doing it or nobody's even paying attention. This is incorrect, however. Just thought you may want to consider that.

  • @patpeterson2671
    @patpeterson2671 14 днів тому +2

    I turned 60 this past December , I have seen a ton of band in my life , live ...... no other band /lead singer comes close to Freddie and Queen ....G.O.A.T..

  • @marianclough8577
    @marianclough8577 20 днів тому +3

    Watch the studio version of this song to hear some magnificent choral effects by the group.

  • @rubentullenaar2934
    @rubentullenaar2934 20 днів тому +5

    Thank you Stacey for reacting to my all time favorite band Queen. It was my very first concert I went to in 1986, I was just 11 years old. Sadly though it was also the last time, not long after Freddie past away😢. I still miss him….

    • @rubentullenaar2934
      @rubentullenaar2934 20 днів тому

      The drummers name is Roger Taylor and his vocal range is insane. If you want to hear him sing, react to “I’m in Love With My Car” from the same concert. ❤

  • @scottclark7309
    @scottclark7309 19 днів тому +1

    Your just getting started with queen keep going to the queen rabbit hole. You need to hit more live stuff you will be just as shocked with other live performances just like you were with this on. Here are a bunch of great live queen performances
    We are the champions and god save the queen live wembley
    Now I'm here live wembley
    Tie your mother down live wembley
    Who wants to live forever live Budapest
    One vision live wembley
    Rock and roll medley live 1977
    Dragon attack live montreal 1981
    Save me live montreal 1981
    Play the game live Montreal 1981
    Stone cold crazy live at the rainbow
    Love of my life live wembley
    Fat bottom girls live milton Keynes
    I want to break free live japan
    Queen live aid 20min set they made rock history with this one. It's a must
    Three medley Lap of the gods,seven seas of rythe and tear it up
    Queen was an amazing band and it is an experience watching them
    R.I.P FREDDIE WE MISS YOU
    WE HEAR YOU SINGING FROM HEAVEN
    YOU WILL LOVE ON FOREVER
    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES
    GOD BLESS YOU

  • @troymendiola3676
    @troymendiola3676 17 днів тому +1

    In the history of rock, the 80s and 90s were incredible, because they were so talented, and Queen and Freddy were always one of the best, the songs they put forward were always inspiring

  • @paranormalskeptic3893
    @paranormalskeptic3893 8 днів тому +2

    GREAT reaction, all of us who got to witness the great rock band Queen throughout the Freddie Mercury years are so blessed.
    I’m an old man of 61, but I was lucky enough to see Queen live in New York City (Madison Square Garden) back in 1976 & 1978. I was a teenager, but loved Queen from back in the early 1970s. Those two shows I witnessed live were the 2 greatest concerts I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been to a lot of concerts.
    Freddie’s voice
    Was 2nd to none when it comes to rock vocalists. He had so much range, and it was all effortless as you stated.
    He was also a humble guy, I read a quote of his, he allegedly replied to the question, “what’s it like being the world’s greatest rock singer ?”, he replied, “I don’t know, go ask Steve Perry”.
    They said that the quote can’t be proven to have ever been asked and answered that way. But Mercury was a humble guy. Also had the confidence of a great rock singer, so the quote could be made up.

  • @louremington6975
    @louremington6975 5 днів тому

    Saw them three times in the 70's. Thats what I saw. Every song they played was so amazing. His banter with the audience was so amazing.

  • @michaelgodsey8990
    @michaelgodsey8990 12 днів тому

    Isn't it weird that you can feel somehow musically fulfilled by a band so way before your time? Their music is timeless, classic, unique... seriously something that everyone should experience at least once. I love how much they stir all the feelings in you, watching them for the first time :)

  • @moonlitegram
    @moonlitegram 17 днів тому +1

    Freddie Mercury is my all time favorite vocalist. And Brian May's tone is my all time favorite guitar tone.

  • @garyvandokkenburg6223
    @garyvandokkenburg6223 19 днів тому +1

    Seeing your reaction is almost as good as Freddie singing a great, timeless song. It's really great seeing someone discover Freddie and Queen.

  • @johnlove7224
    @johnlove7224 19 днів тому +1

    🙏Hi.
    Also…
    Back then the live concerts are what sold records. The expectation of fans was an outstanding live concert performance.

  • @DavidSmith-os4uv
    @DavidSmith-os4uv 16 днів тому +1

    I was indoctrinated by their first single "Killer Queen". I saw them 6 times in the late 70s and early 80s. This has been my favorite band since then. I'm 61 now and am delighted by Stacy's reactions. If you want to give me a shout, I'll gladly share some 35mm shots I took over the years. The drummer that you are enamored with is Roger Meadows Taylor. He's the high voice in Bohemian Rhapsody. You need to see the movie of the same name. No other band has had the impact on my life, nor made me question my own sexuality.
    Beauty comes in many forms. But the way it manifested collectively in the person of Freddie Mercury is, was, and forever will be an inspiration.
    DO NOT MISTAKE the 2nd place loser of a shit show of talent as an acceptable place holder. With all due respect to John, Brian, and Roger, there is not and will never be another worthy of his crown.

  • @peterobrien8399
    @peterobrien8399 19 днів тому +1

    The best live band ever, I was lucky enough to see them live 3 times, try Save Me from the same concert, you will be blown away

  • @patricksnow5326
    @patricksnow5326 19 днів тому +1

    When they played at live aid, they were the best band to play at either location that day.

  • @karenfindley3791
    @karenfindley3791 16 днів тому +1

    Freddie had a 4 octave range to his voice which is very rare.

  • @scott3744
    @scott3744 19 днів тому +1

    You won't find better than this live performance of Somebody to Love 👍😁
    All 3 live versions of "Love of My Life" would be my next suggestion!

  • @russellfolk9846
    @russellfolk9846 19 днів тому +1

    Hey. The wonderful world of Queen. So many gems like this. You must, must, must see the Live Aid performance. Its amazing. I know, I was there.

  • @JamesGilburt-lb7sg
    @JamesGilburt-lb7sg 19 днів тому +1

    Fantastic reaction to one of Queen's biggest hits and their best live version of it! It's a beautiful song and Freddie wrote it as a tribute to Aretha Franklin & gospel music. This was song number 4 of 20+ songs they did at this concert, it's one of their most iconic performances. Freddie is the absolute best, there can be only one! Queen are the greatest, in the studio & live. Yeah Roger Taylor the drummer is awesome and to play drums and sing simultaneously is incredible. Yeah he's done a few solo albums and is such a talented musician in his own right. Please check out for the channel from this same concert; Queen live in Montreal 1981, him doing some more playing drums and singing at the same time in his song 'I'm In Love With My Car' - it's mesmerising! + Queen's immortal 20 minute set at Live Aid in 1985, they gave the performance of a lifetime!

  • @cmanayf4354
    @cmanayf4354 19 днів тому +1

    Thanks Stacey! I was very lucky to have seen them in 1975. Freddie on stage was quite amazing. Rock on!!

  • @chrisbingham3289
    @chrisbingham3289 16 днів тому +1

    Brit here. Watch the film of his life and the meaning in the songs will really have you in tears .A legend greatly missed.

  • @purdieallblue
    @purdieallblue 19 днів тому +1

    The best live band ever , keep the queen reactions coming, there are so many more to come and you will love them.
    They were a rare talent.

  • @Mr_tp78
    @Mr_tp78 6 днів тому

    Was fortunate to grow up in this era of music and live shows that, sadly, will likely never be seen again. So many great bands, Queen was certainly one of the best. And yes, Roger Taylor is a fabulous vocalist, all were stellar musicians. No auto tune lip sync. They worked hard perfecting their sound which was frequently better live than in studio.

  • @robertcleveland95
    @robertcleveland95 17 днів тому +1

    The Queen rabbit hole is unbelievably deep and wide. They have been my favorite since I was a kid in the 70’s. I saw this tour. It was my first concert ever. 1980. Enjoy the journey!

  • @ge52
    @ge52 19 днів тому +1

    Hi Stacey,Thank you for your amazing reaction.Like everyone else PLEASE react to their live aid performance as it's one of the greatest ever.It last for 20 minutes and you'll be blown away.Freddie is without doubt one of the best singers and frontmen ever and Queen one of the greatest bands ever with an array of magnificent songs and live shows.I love the fact you love Queen and you are also a beautiful lady❤

  • @andreaseufinger4422
    @andreaseufinger4422 19 днів тому +1

    So if you beleive this is a studio version, listen to the real studio version;). Just a little more perfect, although this is one of the best life performances of all time.
    If you would like to have an impression of the huge repertoire of Queen, listen to the following songs, as they are quite different in style (you can listen to some of them alone ;)
    Radio GaGa, Crazy little thing Called Love, Fat Bottomed Girls, We are the champions, Another One Bites the Dust, Love of My Life, Show Must Go On, Hammer to Fall. And of course don't miss: Bohemian Rhapsody. For the latter you have to know that many harmonies are only Freddies Voice, Bohemian Rhapsody cannot be played life, because you would need 10 or 16 Freddies for the harmonies.
    Not one of the songs is like the others, so if you don't like one of them, you'll like the others.
    The selection above is extremely small, I tried to pick some of the best who are quite different.
    I totally agree that Queen is unique, even if there are other good bands.

  • @shinjusmith5293
    @shinjusmith5293 19 днів тому +1

    There are artist and then there are masters of their craft, Freddie is a true master of his craft.

  • @nedeast6845
    @nedeast6845 6 днів тому

    The minor key, that is what makes your eyes well-up in tears, Shostakovich used it to tap our emotions, he wrote Leningrad Symphony in A Minor, you would love that.

  • @progoholic
    @progoholic 19 днів тому

    The only frontman who could wear this t-shirt with authenticity. Seen Queen live back in '86.
    MOST. CHARISMATIC. FRONTMAN. EVER.
    'Nuff said...

  • @ii77ss
    @ii77ss 20 днів тому +5

    At some point you might want to check out Queen at Live Aid.

  • @johnhewett9483
    @johnhewett9483 19 днів тому +1

    Amazing performance by the band freddie and especially the drummer roger taylor, probably their best single live performance ever i knew you would love it

  • @leisastalnaker3790
    @leisastalnaker3790 17 днів тому +1

    Welcome to the Queen fandom. You have to watch their performance at Live Aid 1985. The best 20 minutes in Rock. Truly. Check out Live Aid and see all the bands performing and a simulcast across the world. Quite a thing for that time.

  • @aalucyaf-zp5ut
    @aalucyaf-zp5ut 20 днів тому +1

    Read the lyrics. This performance always makes me cry. You can tell Freddie wrote this song because he pours his entire soul to it. He directly talks to God about why he's so lonely with nobody to love. RIP A LEGEND

  • @michaelschroeder8005
    @michaelschroeder8005 6 днів тому

    You feel the same thing I felt when I heard his voice at age 11. There are people you know as absolute stars when you see and hear them. He left us way, way, way too soon.

  • @SPOCK_TALK
    @SPOCK_TALK 20 днів тому +3

    You should check out Marc Martel. He sang the songs in the Movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" He sounds exactly like Freddie. His "Under Pressure" and "Who Wants to Live Forever" are mind blowing. He also does Luciano Pavarotti and Freddie Mercury singing ‘Nessun dorma’ Called "The Mercurotti"

  • @MrXentinel
    @MrXentinel 3 дні тому

    So clear Roger Taylor on his drums and backing Freddie's voice at the same time .. Dang.. great band.

  • @scottmcmullen8178
    @scottmcmullen8178 День тому

    okay... what i love about you is that you let the singers sing.... and you are amazed by the performance..... second... Freddie is a GOD.... i am glad you acknowledged this and did not interfere with your interactions... you let the GOD do his thing.......great channel.... great reaction... consider Foo Fighters, Korn, and SOTD......

  • @MrTech226
    @MrTech226 19 днів тому

    Stacey
    Roger, drummer and Brian, guitarist continues today as Queen+Adam Lambert (singer) after their long-time founder and bassist, John Deacon threaten to sue them because they were still using original band name, Queen many years after Freddie's death. John retired from the band, but still has a say in band's business. Because at the beginning of Queen in mid-70s, all 4 original members agree to have an equal say in band's business. Brian and Roger had another singer named Paul Rodgers of Bad Company to see for them. Then when Fox had American Idol as its series, Adam Lambert jammed with Queen (Brian & Roger) during 2-day finale. Many years later, Adam joined them as their singer. But John felt that both Roger and Brian were disrespecting Freddie's memory having Queen with Adam. They worked it out for the best for everyone.

  • @chiaradigiorgio1821
    @chiaradigiorgio1821 13 днів тому

    Queen the best band ever ❤️❤️ Freddie Mercury absolutely one of a kind . Love you Freddie RIP ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shaunkerronabel
    @shaunkerronabel 13 днів тому

    queen at live aid was probably the greatest ever live performance ever ,nothing can match it

  • @shaunbyrne9037
    @shaunbyrne9037 20 днів тому +1

    This little old country of the UK hasn't done too bad at producing legendary bands , singers and musicians 🙂 . You've seen how Zeppelin , Floyd and now Queen can hit those emotions .... the roller coaster continues 🙂

    • @PaulWalker-hz6zp
      @PaulWalker-hz6zp 19 днів тому

      Check out any live Queen performance of "Love of My Life". Such a beautiful song that evokes so many emotions. You will LOVE it!! 🙂🙂

  • @laurasmith2522
    @laurasmith2522 15 днів тому

    I agree the best singer of all time RIP YOU ARE MISSED AND TY FOR ALL YOUR WONDERFUL MUSIC TO CARRY US KEFT HERE THROUGH OUR JOURNEY !

  • @Royal_BLT
    @Royal_BLT 19 днів тому +1

    🇨🇦 R.I.P. Freddie, you were the greatest ! 🇨🇦

  • @martinnilsson4813
    @martinnilsson4813 19 днів тому +1

    Thank you for let us see your reaction to this masterpiece! We need even more Queen! Full concert at ''Live Aid 1985'' is a great next pick!

  • @Rackelhane
    @Rackelhane 19 днів тому +1

    Queen was the first band i come to love for real. Freddie is out of this world. Their first two albums is my favourit albums. But almost everything they did where amazing. Thank you for this beautiful reaction Stacy!❤❤❤

  • @nikral7486
    @nikral7486 9 днів тому

    freddie was a natural born performer and in my opinion the best frontman a band has ever had and no one will ever be able to recreate what he could do with a crowd or song in general. He made it look effortless and thats cos for him, it was.

  • @paulgibson490
    @paulgibson490 10 днів тому

    Queen is at total entity of 4 brilliant musicians not just Freddie they all wrote number 1 records, Freddie was a artist, Roger a dentist , John was a electronic engineer and Sir Brian May a astrophysicist why would anyone not believe they could be so great...

  • @texaszed9834
    @texaszed9834 20 днів тому +4

    Queen one of rocks greatest bands ever and maybe surprised at how many hits they have.

  • @philmordecai
    @philmordecai 20 днів тому +1

    Queen are the benchmark for live performance & musicianship. As has been already mentioned their Live Aid performance is a must for many reasons. It was a charity concert so the audience was mixed, Queen where not on the bill when the tickets were sold, but by the end of the 20 minute set you'd think from the crowd reaction that you'd just watched a Queen concert. There's a documentary called something like "20 minutes that changed rock history" about this performance.
    Both Brian May (guitar) and Roger Taylor (drums) are successful lead men in their own rights, but Roger possesses a powerful falsetto (high) range which Freddie often referred to as the "Dog Whistle". The very high "Galileo"s in Bohemian Rhapsody are all Roger. To hear that range live check out "In the lap of the gods" from around 1974 (there's also a track called "In the lap of the gods (revisited)" which is a different song. For an example of their musical synergy look no further than "White Queen" from Hammersmith Odeon.
    Singing drummers do exist (Don Henley from Eagles), but a modern day specialist of this skill is Paulina Villarreal from a band called The Warning - 3 sisters from Mexico who are the real deal. Their channel is full of content and anything from their Teatro Metropolitan show in 2022 is top quality. Paulina sings lead on a number of their songs while beating the living hell out of her drum kit - Dust to Dust & 23 are two prime examples.

  • @sonnybarry
    @sonnybarry 19 днів тому

    He never asks for someone to love him. He asks for somebody to love. Subtle distinction, but he wants someone worthy of his love.

  • @carloseduardocorreahernand7549
    @carloseduardocorreahernand7549 17 днів тому +1

    If you want to see Roger Taylor's AMAZING vocals, listen to de medley of this very concert called KILLER QUEEN & I'M INLOVE WITH MY CAR.... Welcome to the QUEEN fandom

  • @oadnrtyo
    @oadnrtyo 16 днів тому +1

    I grew up in the 70's and your reaction has me living this performance as if it was new again. I see so much more through your eyes that I had actually missed before. Thank you