The Show Must Go On” is a compellingly powerful final coda to Freddie’s legacy. The song closes Queen’s final studio album release, "Innuendo", during Freddie’s lifetime. While “The Show Must Go On” was mainly written by lead guitarist Brian, the song’s theme is driven by the probability it would be Freddie Mercury’s “finale”. His severe symptoms made recording Innuendo difficult. The “Innuendo” recording sessions were completed by November 1990; the album was released in February 1991. After those sessions, Freddie continued to record studio vocals as much as his health would allow. He loved his work; or rather, he passionately loved making music, and had always tried to keep his personal life private. During these last recording sessions sometimes Freddie was so ill he could barely walk, making the recording process erratic, emotionally wrought, and logistically difficult for the band, especially for Brian, a studio perfectionist. Jim Hutton, Freddie's partner of 7 years commented that the line, My make-up may be flaking But my smile, still, stays on was so accurate because no matter how bad Freddie felt, he never complained. Brian told a feeble Freddie not to over-exert himself during a session for the final track’s vocals, intimating he wasn’t up to the challenge. According to Queen lore, a frustrated Freddie responded by slamming a shot, or two, of vodka, saying, “I’ll fucking do it, darling”. Brian recalled Freddie’s performance: He went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal" And the show has very much gone on … The Banana Head video is from the song "I'm Going Slightly Mad" - ua-cam.com/video/Od6hY_50Dh0/v-deo.html
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The banana clip was from "I'm going slightly mad". Brian is a great and gracious guy to talk to (particularly about Astronomy) with no airs and graces unlike most other superstars.
You are wrong. The Queen's last album was released in 1995 and it is called "Made in heaven". There are old recordings from 1991, 1984, when Freddie was still alive.
The fact that Freddie did this song in one take, after slamming down a glas of whiskey or vodka (can't remember), when he was so ill even Brian was concerned if he could do it, is completely mind blowing to me 🤯 This song is not put together piece by piece or has been edited with autotune. It's just the raw power of Freddie. It truly showed his strength, passion and work ethics. I'm in awe, and I admit I needed a napkin for your reaction. Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
'In my defence' is a song which upon reflection, although sung by freddie in about 1985 is prophetic to what his situation would become only a few years later. Please do a reaction to this song, Freddie is arguably at his vocal peak!
I would recommend listening again, without the video, close your eyes and listen to Freddie’s vocals. for 30 years of listening to this song, I still get literal goosebumps from notes he hits in the 2nd half of the song Even as a dying man, he was the best
This song always puts things into contrast regarding other performers who cancel gigs for the slightest reason. They need to listen to this song and realise that Freddie's life was nearing it's end yet he could still must up the strength and courage to record epic vocals as only he could. Even after the Innuendo album he wanted to created as many songs as he possibly could which were eventually finished by the other band members to create the Made In Heaven album which still has some unreal vocals from Freddie taking into account he was literally dying on his feet. There will NEVER be another like him. R.I.P. Freddie, the GOAT.
Freddie was so brave and determined that he would sing to the point when he could sing no more ... 😢 "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, fairy tales of yesterday grow but never die ... I can fly, my friends... The show must go on! I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in...💔 On with the show." That was/is our Freddie. ❤️Delicate but strong, in horrible pain but encouraging others...Till the end and beyond. He is gone but yet so present. His spirit lives on...
Vocally it shows Freddie Mercury's determination to work right to the end. Shows us ALL HOW MUCH HE LOVED PREFORMING FOR HIS & QUEEN FANS ❤😢 THANK you Coach Cast TV
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Others have already said everything that I would like to express. We miss him so much... 💔 Another video that was sampled was the official one for 'Princes of the Universe', which if I'm not mistaken you haven't got to yet... 😇
This is a very difficult song to sing, and Freddy was literally on his last legs. It is unimaginable how talented the man was, and God bless Brian for writing this song and giving Freddie the opportunity to sing it and express what I’m sure he believed. Thank you so much for reacting to this and best of luck with you move.
Freddie's last song was 'Mother Love'. He sang each line rhree times til he had to rest. He told Brian that he'd finish it later but he couldnt, and did not return to the studio, so Brian sang the last verse, and put Freddie's best lines together for the first verses. It's my favourite song by Queen. The quick pieces at the end were taken from every video they did, ending with the baby's newborn cry, as if Freddie had indeed returned to his Mother, as requested in the song. I dont know if you've heard or reacted to 'Mother Love', but knowing the story _before_ listening to it helps to truly appreciate how much Freddie tried to finish on a high. Rest In Peace, Freddie Mercury, gone but Never forgotten and Never bettered.♥️🇬🇧
Another song that defines what Freddie was going through is called Mother Love. It's the saddest Queen song, literally a song he started singing but Brian had to take the vocals because Freddie never returned to finish the song.
Brian said (2023): I woke up one morning with the image of butterflies in my head. I thought I would love to hear Freddie singing: "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies." This is Freddie. I wanted to put those words in his mouth. And it was a gift from God. I don't even know where those lyrics came from. So I presented it to him next time he turned up to the studio. By that time he was suffering a lot, he could barely stand. I played him the demo with me singing which was extremely high and difficult. He downed a couple of vodkas, proppet himself up on the desk and worked his way through singing all of that song. And it was amazing. I think It's one of his finest performances of all time.
@@CoachCastTV it's hard to imagine how Freddie nailed that song in the condition he was in but I'm also puzzled how Brian's ideas came from a dream or waking up ...
During these times, Freddie's body was quite weak. The whole world knows how talented Freddie is when it comes to music. But, for me I really admire him because of his courage to face his illness, and music is what gives him strength. He thinks more about the welfare of his brothers in the band, his family and until the end give satisfaction to his fans. IMO, this song is his farewell for us. Although his body is weak, his singing skills and voice remained excellent. Although I feel sad when I hear this song, I am happy that you got to hear one of my many favorite Queen songs. Freddie will always be forever in my ❤ . Thank you very much Mr. and Mrs. Coach! Great job!❤
Freddie helped Brian write the song. This is a very hard video for me to watch even though I love the song. Brings me to tears every time knowing how much pain he was in but still delivering some of his finest singing.
Brian captured perfectly in words what Freddie was going through, and Freddie himself bought it to life with his unbelievable vocals that he gave him all, despite his fading health. It's one of many reasons Queen will be legends long into the future.
Kudos to Brian for not only conceiving this song but for his MAGNIFICENT guitar work ....OMG ... what a master he is - as are Roger and John. Such legends!! And what is left to say about Freddie that I haven't said before? His voice is absolute perfection here - powerful, passionate - giving his all to this song which is exactly what it deserves. And thanks to you, too, Coach and Mrs. Coach for always hearing - and remembering - what the thousands of Queen fans on your channel say to you. It was a joy to listen to your beautiful, heartfelt reaction! Much luck with your huge move ... may it be as smooth as possible for you. Suggestion for the future: "Now I'm Here" from Roger's perspective - Multicam on Roger at Wembley, 1986 - LOVE THOSE DRUMS! ua-cam.com/video/XMNNLItedY0/v-deo.htmlsi=R4nXJ4M_oAtbUoaw
Some of the clips were from: The Invisible Man, Scandal, One Vision (making of), Princes of the Universe and of course, I'm Going Slightly Mad (the bananas and penguins). Every time I hear this song, I give thanks to Freddie & the guys for giving us Queen's music. Rest in Paradise Freddie!
This song means so much to me as I feel it helped save my life. I was going through the darkest time of my life and listening to this song over and over again, every day, helped me get through that and start a path to recovery. That was over 25 years ago and I still get chills when I listen to this. If it weren’t for this song I might not be typing these words! Thank you for reacting to it.
“We didn’t discuss what the meaning of the song was, but it was of course evident in the background that it was an attempt to give a voice to the feelings that Freddie’s valiant fight against AIDS created in all of us, and even in Freddie. He was too low in energy to create it himself. But I had one unforgettable special afternoon working together with him on solidifying the lyrics of the first verse of this embryonic song about a clown whose make-up hid his pain, before he slid out to attend another treatment. That gave me enough lyrical material to later expand into the eventual two verses.” This song is one of my favourites, gave me a "helping hand" when my life was upside down.
Hey Mr. and Mrs. C., tanks so much for sharing this beautiful song of Freddie's... I believe this song was Freddie's way of telling the band (and the world) to continue to enjoy and perform good music for everyone to enjoy... the banana head was a clip from "I'm Going Slightly Mad", written about, IMHO, Freddie's mental health at the time considering the drugs he was taking for the illness. Also, another wonderful video of this song, comprised by VINZA, a remix channel on YT, is a beautiful rendition of them performing this song in concert as if they had, which we KNOW they never did... it is absolutely amazing, and with 38M views in 3 years, it is THAT good... ua-cam.com/video/36ncula-IDw/v-deo.html Please do a reaction to this... to show the world what we could have witnessed in concert... FOREVER QUEEN... blessings.
I enjoyed this reaction Mr. and Mrs. Coach, I agree with you Mrs. Coach I too believe that Brian May captured what was going on in Freddie's mind. What a song to remember because this was released in late 1991 just before he died. The music video "These are the days of our lives" written by Roger Taylor for a different reason of his own, until Freddie sang it then it had another meaning, that was the last video they made with Freddie. That would be worth watching too. No worries on the downtime while you move to your new home. Many of us knows what it takes when it comes to moving into a new home; just make sure your good and settled in before you start up loading up videos again. Take care of yourselves. Peace. ☮
Well, this was a goodbye song, but they couldn't divulge why. I remember listening to this for the first time and we looked at each other and said 'WTF'. We had no idea what he was going through but the lyrics sounded like a swan song. Powerful.
I always had the feeling that Queen's internal communication about unspoken feelings in the band, was through their songs/lyrics, because they weren't talked about.
Ive been a Queen fan since I heard Seven seas of Rhye in 1974. And The show must go on still brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. You should also check out a Freddie solo song called In my defence. Think you might like it. Thanks guys.
By far my favorite Queen song. Knowing what he was going through right up to the end, the power and raw emotion in Freddie's voice is still absolutely incredible
As sick as he was at this point of his life he certainly did lacerate these lyrics he sounded amazing! I’m always amazed and get goosebumps every time I hear this song
"I'm Going slightly mad" fabulous song, the video reflects back to images from "Queen" their first album back cover, Freddie was disappointed it did not chart higher as it was a task to wright. Their is a fan club version as well, just something they did at the time for fun. "The show must go on" is a track I have heard thousands of times and I never tire of it.
Your reaction captured the poignancy of the song ❤ I’ve always enjoyed it - probably more and more as I’ve gotten older - and it’s a firm Queen fan favourite that probably deserves more widespread credit.
The Show Must Go On was a very real and pertinent song for Freddie . There have been many covers by other artists but to hear it performed by the dying man himself makes this the most powerful. Mother Love is another very emotional song--the last song Freddie attempted to sing but couldn't finish so Brian sang the final verse. I could swear that I read in an interview with Brian somewhere long ago that the song was sort of about Freddie's long and close relationship with Mary Austin and a farewell to her (but I've never been able to find more information on that). I believe the song was written by Freddie and Brian. He and Brian didn't write songs together usually until the end when Freddie's health worsened. (I absolutely HATE the official video though-an astronaut in space-for the song. It has NOTHING to do with the song itself and detracts from the emotional impact.)
If you want to hear more of Freddie's vocal ability please listen to Exercises in Free Love. I believe he made this for Montserrat to demonstrate his range. Hauntingly beautiful.
Freddie was very ill at the time but he managed to record the vocals in just 2 takes. Incredible singing. As others have said, "Banana Head" is from "I'm Going Slightly Mad". Still waiting for "March of the Black Queen" !! Hope the move goes smoothly ...
Great reaction as always! This song always hits me in the feels because of the message and the strength it took Freddie to be able to sing it. 💛 Good luck on the move!
Thanks for the great reaction again! This is a heartbreaking song, but so is also ”Mother Love”, his very last recording (last verse sang by Brian as Freddie was no longer able to do it). Also, if you feel like going down this lane, I suggest you check out ”No-one But You (Only The Good Die Young)”, which is the remaining band members’ tribute to Freddie. I also find Roger’s ”Old Friends” very touching as it is his personal tribute to Freddie.
The video with the bananas is for the song I’m Going Slightly Mad which is a song about how all the medications Freddie was on was making him feel. Some of the other videos are from Breakthru and The Invisible Man.
8:50 You should react to Queen Who Wants To Live Forever live. It is very powerful. It was also written by Brian for the movie Highlander. Freddie's voice is other worldly. With the bananas is I'm Going Slightly Mad about the hallucinations he was having from the AIDS meds he was on.
ONE TAKE!!! One take! They didn't think he could do it. They said to forget it, but legend has it he said No! Slammed a shot of vodka, stood up & sung the entire song this one time.
Hi Folks! Coach, your sense of timing is most piquant! Oh, how I love this video. The Doc wrote it as Freddie was literally on his deathbed-asked him if he was okay with the lyrics. "Give me anything!" His Majesty commanded and we have a song that will live forever. I think he'd be quite pleased to see just how indeed the show has gone on. Speaking of which, take your time, we'll be here when you get settled. Just remember, it takes two weeks to pack and two years to un. Love you guys!
Haha...yeah we found boxes from when we moved into this house from 2006, so I guess we didn't need what we packed in them. And yes, I'm sure Freddie would be pleased to see how his legacy has been embraced worldwide.
@@CoachCastTV Yeah, take your time. But the live version of "Who Wants To Live Forever" from the Isle of Wight (I think) right after that terrible FL gay club shooting, that's one for the hankies.
Loved this reaction!! This is definitely one of Queen’s most beautiful songs, his vocal ability even while he was so ill and his determination to keep singing and recording is truly a testament to who Freddie really was. You’re wondering how he felt in that last period of his life when he knew he didn’t have much left, and while he never talked about it you can see it in his last music video ever, “These Are The Days Of Our Lives” written by Roger about his kids and how he felt about the passage of time but he thought it fit Freddie’s situation better, it’s worth checking out even though it’s really hard to see him in such contrast to how he was in past music videos, at the very end he looks into the camera and says I still love you, that was his way of saying goodbye to the fans
Brian (1995): At the beginning there was just a cord sequence played by Roger and John but I had a feeling that it was important. I got impassioned and beaver away at it. I sat down with Freddie, we decided what the theme should be and wrote the first verse. We were dealing with things that were hard to talk about at the time, but in the world of music you could do it.
At the time we didn't really know the scale of Freddie's illness though I knew he was sick, never figured it was life threatening and Brian and Roger kept tight lipped. But I went into Virgin Megastore to buy another Queen album 'Greatest hits' which was out at the same time. This song was playing loudly in the store on their TVs around the store. It was the next day his lawyer read out the statement on the news that he had AIDS. And a couple of days later he was gone. I was so stunned at the time as many fans were. the song get's me teary eyed every time!
I’m going to quibble on a small point. This is not “good art”, this is “great art”. To this lifelong Queen fan, it’s their best song of all. It bring chills over my body and tears to my eyes every single time I hear it, and has done so since 1991 when I had this LP on cassette tape in my car during college. This LP is not for the faint-hearted. But it’s a masterpiece. Bijou, I’m going slightly mad, headlong, and many more deserve a Coach & Mrs Coach listen. Stay open minded, the songs are maverick in many ways. Love watching your reactions. You’re obviously good people and I appreciate you both!
The video with the bananas is I'm Going Slightly Mad. The song was about how the medication he was taking for his illness was causing him to not always be as sharp mentally. He always tried to have a positive outlook, and he made light of the situation with this video. Freddie was an exceptional man in so many ways, which is why so many of us love him. Another song that's really good and was made after his diagnosis is Headlong. That one has some great guitar by Brian, too. Keep up the great work, Mr and Mrs Coach!
The clip with Freddie wearing a banana headpiece is from the ‘I’m Going Slightly Mad’ video! I believe that the video was shot in black and white because they didn’t want to show how pale Freddie was during that time (I may be wrong). The clips where Roger is wearing a kettle on his head, Brian is walking around with penguins and John is wearing a jokers hat are also from the same videoclip. I’m sure that you guys will like it! Thanks for this reaction, it really made my day
One of the greatest compositions in the history of music. I always laugh at how all the performers sing this song under the guise of false and deceitful tragedy and sadness. Freddie just sang and didn't lie. As always.
Hey Mr. & Mrs. Coach. After all the years of listening to Queen, this is probably my favorite song. Freddie nailed it in one take, as sick as he was. Great lyrics and guitar. I was a little surprised you had not reviewed this song before. Keep them coming...Boomer Sooner.
Hey team ‼️ my favorite line in this song is when he sings “ my soul is painted like the wings of butterflies” 💥 an extremely sick Freddie still sounds better than anyone else
Hello Mr & Mrs Coach. Thanks for another great reaction video. I always think the shame is that The Show Must Go On. Wasn't written some 10 years earlier. As it would have been another Queen anthem that would have been played at every level show. Hope all goes well with your move.
Brian did say that he wrote about the clown with the smile on his face about Freddie, but never told him that. Brian and Freddie wrote the song together.
One of my faves along with Who Wants to Live Forever from the mid 80s. The live version is on the Greatest Hits Volume 3 and features Elton John performing with Queen live at the Freddie Mercury concert in 1992. I have just watched the live video and had forgotten that Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath plays guitar too.
As always, thankyou to you both from an ageing Queen fan in the UK. The banana video is from the promo for 'I'm going slightly mad', which at first presents itself as a lightweight comedy song. However, it takes on a new meaning when you realise FM wrote it about all the dementia type symptoms brought on by AIDS. Would love to see you both react to this! You both bring a lot of joy, and a few tears (!) to this old Queen fan!
THE SHOT OF BRIAN WITH HIS GUITAR FIRING IS FROM THE INVISABLE MAN VIDEO WHICH IS EXCELLENT. ALSO DON'T FORGET BRIAN'S SLOW DOWN SONG.COACH WILL LOVE IT.
I've told my wife I'd like this song played at my funeral although I'd like to think I have a good few years left in me! Joking aside it's a wonderful song and astonishing how Freddie hits the notes given how ill he must have been. I think a few shots of vodka helped him. Great review Mr and Mrs Coach...as always. I wish you well with your move. Please send some Florida sun to the UK.
One that was in this video was "who wants to live forever" the theme tune to the movie Highlander. It would be very fitting to react to that official video.
The club captain of the soccer club I support died with his girlfriend in a gas leak/carbon monoxide poisoning event. He was a huge Queen fan. We didn't play for a couple of weeks but when we played our first game (against another side who had lost a club icon tragically young btw) it was also a commemoration for the guy. They played this song over the speaker system Grown men, me included, reduced to tears.
There is also an obscure gem of the same name - the little instrumental called "The Show Must Go On" made by the BRITISH band Nirvana (so, no, it's not that famous American band whose frontman committed suicide). Nirvana - The Show Must Go On.
Singing and making music was the only thing at this point that kept him going and have some reason to get up in the morning...The "banana head" video is for the song I'm going slightly mad...it was the penultimate video in which Freddie appeared.
The banana head is from I'm Going Slightly Mad. The one with multiple Brians is The Invisible Man. The sword fighting is Princes Of The Universe, and the magical one is It's A Kind Of Magic.
If I could stick in a recommendation, been a queen fan for 40 years. In my opinion, father to son, live at the Rainbow 1974. Best queen performance. Cheers
This is a hell of a vocal, but Freddie did lay down some additional vocals after. As Brian has said he wanted to leave them with some material - "Give me words" (or words to that effect) even if they had no specific connection, and much of this material went into the album "Made in Heaven" and they are some truly beautiful vocal lines - "A Beautiful Day" is one, most poignant is "Mother Love" with something that only hits home when listening to it (avoiding spoilers). There's also a "Queen" track "No one but you (only the good die young)" which is a tribute from the remaining 3 to their departed friend and is the last track to feature John Deacon before he decided to retire.
The Show Must Go On” is a compellingly powerful final coda to Freddie’s legacy. The song closes Queen’s final studio album release, "Innuendo", during Freddie’s lifetime. While “The Show Must Go On” was mainly written by lead guitarist Brian, the song’s theme is driven by the probability it would be Freddie Mercury’s “finale”. His severe symptoms made recording Innuendo difficult.
The “Innuendo” recording sessions were completed by November 1990; the album was released in February 1991. After those sessions, Freddie continued to record studio vocals as much as his health would allow. He loved his work; or rather, he passionately loved making music, and had always tried to keep his personal life private.
During these last recording sessions sometimes Freddie was so ill he could barely walk, making the recording process erratic, emotionally wrought, and logistically difficult for the band, especially for Brian, a studio perfectionist.
Jim Hutton, Freddie's partner of 7 years commented that the line,
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile, still, stays on
was so accurate because no matter how bad Freddie felt, he never complained.
Brian told a feeble Freddie not to over-exert himself during a session for the final track’s vocals, intimating he wasn’t up to the challenge. According to Queen lore, a frustrated Freddie responded by slamming a shot, or two, of vodka, saying, “I’ll fucking do it, darling”. Brian recalled Freddie’s performance:
He went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal"
And the show has very much gone on …
The Banana Head video is from the song "I'm Going Slightly Mad" - ua-cam.com/video/Od6hY_50Dh0/v-deo.html
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The banana clip was from "I'm going slightly mad".
Brian is a great and gracious guy to talk to (particularly about Astronomy) with no airs and graces unlike most other superstars.
You are wrong. The Queen's last album was released in 1995 and it is called "Made in heaven". There are old recordings from 1991, 1984, when Freddie was still alive.
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The fact that Freddie did this song in one take, after slamming down a glas of whiskey or vodka (can't remember), when he was so ill even Brian was concerned if he could do it, is completely mind blowing to me 🤯 This song is not put together piece by piece or has been edited with autotune. It's just the raw power of Freddie. It truly showed his strength, passion and work ethics. I'm in awe, and I admit I needed a napkin for your reaction.
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Banana head is I'm going slightly mad
'In my defence' is a song which upon reflection, although sung by freddie in about 1985 is prophetic to what his situation would become only a few years later. Please do a reaction to this song, Freddie is arguably at his vocal peak!
@@StevenKingsbury-j4c beautiful song. What a singer, from exercises in free love to gime the prise, tell me another singer. No one but Freddie xx
classic song wow wow art music
I would recommend listening again, without the video, close your eyes and listen to Freddie’s vocals.
for 30 years of listening to this song, I still get literal goosebumps from notes he hits in the 2nd half of the song
Even as a dying man, he was the best
I do that when listening to the Made In Heaven album which has some awesome amazing tracks on it.
This song always puts things into contrast regarding other performers who cancel gigs for the slightest reason. They need to listen to this song and realise that Freddie's life was nearing it's end yet he could still must up the strength and courage to record epic vocals as only he could. Even after the Innuendo album he wanted to created as many songs as he possibly could which were eventually finished by the other band members to create the Made In Heaven album which still has some unreal vocals from Freddie taking into account he was literally dying on his feet. There will NEVER be another like him. R.I.P. Freddie, the GOAT.
Coaches I love the respect to Queen..wow I miss the 80s..best times for me...take a little step back to the early 70s....you may enjoy..
Freddie was so brave and determined that he would sing to the point when he could sing no more ... 😢
"My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, fairy tales of yesterday grow but never die ... I can fly, my friends...
The show must go on!
I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in...💔
On with the show."
That was/is our Freddie. ❤️Delicate but strong, in horrible pain but encouraging others...Till the end and beyond.
He is gone but yet so present. His spirit lives on...
Nicely said. 👍
@@iris67si The bridge/lyrics "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies...."
is just so beautiful. One of my favorite lyrics ever.
He got what he wanted...crying but smiling at this track 😮
Dropping a few shots of vodka...... On with the show! RIP Freddie you LEGEND ❤
Thanks guy for the video this song is amazing but breaks my heart his voice was still amazing 💜
This song has been covered so many times, by great singers, but no one can do it like Freddie
The only one I've heard is the Dion job. Who else covered it?
Vocally it shows Freddie Mercury's determination to work right to the end. Shows us ALL HOW MUCH HE LOVED PREFORMING FOR HIS & QUEEN FANS ❤😢 THANK you Coach Cast TV
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Others have already said everything that I would like to express. We miss him so much... 💔
Another video that was sampled was the official one for 'Princes of the Universe', which if I'm not mistaken you haven't got to yet... 😇
We haven't. Thanks for mentioning that one.
This is a very difficult song to sing, and Freddy was literally on his last legs. It is unimaginable how talented the man was, and God bless Brian for writing this song and giving Freddie the opportunity to sing it and express what I’m sure he believed. Thank you so much for reacting to this and best of luck with you move.
Thank you. Freddie nailed it, for sure.
Brian had said in a few earlier interviews they wrote it together
More recently he's claiming he wrote it himself
Dont think he didnt know that. He was just somebody to remember forever. He wanted that.
Freddie's last song was 'Mother Love'.
He sang each line rhree times til he had to rest. He told Brian that he'd finish it later but he couldnt, and did not return to the studio, so Brian sang the last verse, and put Freddie's best lines together for the first verses. It's my favourite song by Queen. The quick pieces at the end were taken from every video they did, ending with the baby's newborn cry, as if Freddie had indeed returned to his Mother, as requested in the song. I dont know if you've heard or reacted to 'Mother Love', but knowing the story _before_ listening to it helps to truly appreciate how much Freddie tried to finish on a high.
Rest In Peace, Freddie Mercury, gone but Never forgotten and Never bettered.♥️🇬🇧
That's a great story. We have not yet listened to that one.
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I hope you will and will enjoy it, though perhaps with a tinge of sadness. Happy listening.
Such an iconic song 😢
Another song that defines what Freddie was going through is called Mother Love. It's the saddest Queen song, literally a song he started singing but Brian had to take the vocals because Freddie never returned to finish the song.
Brian said (2023): I woke up one morning with the image of butterflies in my head. I thought I would love to hear Freddie singing: "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies." This is Freddie. I wanted to put those words in his mouth. And it was a gift from God. I don't even know where those lyrics came from. So I presented it to him next time he turned up to the studio. By that time he was suffering a lot, he could barely stand. I played him the demo with me singing which was extremely high and difficult. He downed a couple of vodkas, proppet himself up on the desk and worked his way through singing all of that song. And it was amazing. I think It's one of his finest performances of all time.
Impressive!
@@CoachCastTV it's hard to imagine how Freddie nailed that song in the condition he was in but I'm also puzzled how Brian's ideas came from a dream or waking up ...
Brian was unable ti sing it in head voice only in falsetto
The difficulty for Freddie was to sing high register in head voice without cracking
This one still stings. He gave us everything he had. I hate that he died so young.
@@bluebell3720 I agree.
I'm sure others would have said the 'banana head' shot is from the video to "I'm going slightly mad", which is another late song by Queen.
During these times, Freddie's body was quite weak. The whole world knows how talented Freddie is when it comes to music. But, for me I really admire him because of his courage to face his illness, and music is what gives him strength. He thinks more about the welfare of his brothers in the band, his family and until the end give satisfaction to his fans. IMO, this song is his farewell for us. Although his body is weak, his singing skills and voice remained excellent. Although I feel sad when I hear this song, I am happy that you got to hear one of my many favorite Queen songs. Freddie will always be forever in my ❤ . Thank you very much Mr. and Mrs. Coach! Great job!❤
Thanks so much. Great comment.
Freddie helped Brian write the song. This is a very hard video for me to watch even though I love the song. Brings me to tears every time knowing how much pain he was in but still delivering some of his finest singing.
Yep, me too. since 1991. Waterworks every time.
Brian captured perfectly in words what Freddie was going through, and Freddie himself bought it to life with his unbelievable vocals that he gave him all, despite his fading health. It's one of many reasons Queen will be legends long into the future.
This Song Always Makes Me Cry .
@@bagpuss121 Me too. Its been many years that I've been a Queenie and I still cry everytime I hear it❣️
Kudos to Brian for not only conceiving this song but for his MAGNIFICENT guitar work ....OMG ... what a master he is - as are Roger and John. Such legends!! And what is left to say about Freddie that I haven't said before? His voice is absolute perfection here - powerful, passionate - giving his all to this song which is exactly what it deserves. And thanks to you, too, Coach and Mrs. Coach for always hearing - and remembering - what the thousands of Queen fans on your channel say to you. It was a joy to listen to your beautiful, heartfelt reaction! Much luck with your huge move ... may it be as smooth as possible for you.
Suggestion for the future: "Now I'm Here" from Roger's perspective - Multicam on Roger at Wembley, 1986 - LOVE THOSE DRUMS! ua-cam.com/video/XMNNLItedY0/v-deo.htmlsi=R4nXJ4M_oAtbUoaw
Thanks for the suggestion and the kind words. The comments are many but we do our best to read them all and try to retain as much as we can.
3 words "beautiful and brave"! Enough said ❤❤I am terminally ill and have never been this brave ❤❤ the banana video is I'm going Slightly Mad
So sorry to hear that, I think you are braver than you think! Best wishes to you😢❤
There will never again be anyone like Freddie, still loved and sorely missed, the Banana head is from the I’m going slightly mad video.
Amazing testament to Brian & Freddie’s friendship. As such, Brian could accurately depict what Freddie was going through.
Some of the clips were from: The Invisible Man, Scandal, One Vision (making of), Princes of the Universe and of course, I'm Going Slightly Mad (the bananas and penguins). Every time I hear this song, I give thanks to Freddie & the guys for giving us Queen's music. Rest in Paradise Freddie!
This song means so much to me as I feel it helped save my life. I was going through the darkest time of my life and listening to this song over and over again, every day, helped me get through that and start a path to recovery. That was over 25 years ago and I still get chills when I listen to this. If it weren’t for this song I might not be typing these words! Thank you for reacting to it.
Wow, that's a powerful testimony to the power of this work of art. Thank you for sharing!
“We didn’t discuss what the meaning of the song was, but it was of course evident in the background that it was an attempt to give a voice to the feelings that Freddie’s valiant fight against AIDS created in all of us, and even in Freddie. He was too low in energy to create it himself. But I had one unforgettable special afternoon working together with him on solidifying the lyrics of the first verse of this embryonic song about a clown whose make-up hid his pain, before he slid out to attend another treatment. That gave me enough lyrical material to later expand into the eventual two verses.”
This song is one of my favourites, gave me a "helping hand" when my life was upside down.
Marvelous and heartbreaking. The emotion Freddie instilled in that song without seeming to.
Hey Mr. and Mrs. C., tanks so much for sharing this beautiful song of Freddie's... I believe this song was Freddie's way of telling the band (and the world) to continue to enjoy and perform good music for everyone to enjoy... the banana head was a clip from "I'm Going Slightly Mad", written about, IMHO, Freddie's mental health at the time considering the drugs he was taking for the illness. Also, another wonderful video of this song, comprised by VINZA, a remix channel on YT, is a beautiful rendition of them performing this song in concert as if they had, which we KNOW they never did... it is absolutely amazing, and with 38M views in 3 years, it is THAT good...
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Please do a reaction to this... to show the world what we could have witnessed in concert...
FOREVER QUEEN... blessings.
I enjoyed this reaction Mr. and Mrs. Coach, I agree with you Mrs. Coach I too believe that Brian May captured what was going on in Freddie's mind. What a song to remember because this was released in late 1991 just before he died. The music video "These are the days of our lives" written by Roger Taylor for a different reason of his own, until Freddie sang it then it had another meaning, that was the last video they made with Freddie. That would be worth watching too. No worries on the downtime while you move to your new home. Many of us knows what it takes when it comes to moving into a new home; just make sure your good and settled in before you start up loading up videos again. Take care of yourselves. Peace. ☮
Thank you so much. We truly appreciate you!
My favorite song ❤❤❤
These are the days of our lives must see his last song was mother love
Happy moving guys.
Thanks!
Well, this was a goodbye song, but they couldn't divulge why. I remember listening to this for the first time and we looked at each other and said 'WTF'. We had no idea what he was going through but the lyrics sounded like a swan song. Powerful.
Inside my heart is breaking, my makeup may be flaking, but my smile, still, stays on……
I always had the feeling that Queen's internal communication about unspoken feelings in the band, was through their songs/lyrics, because they weren't talked about.
He knew. It makes him the best . He was greatness. He was a happy man.
Ive been a Queen fan since I heard Seven seas of Rhye in 1974. And The show must go on still brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it.
You should also check out a Freddie solo song called In my defence. Think you might like it. Thanks guys.
Thanks for the suggestion.
By far my favorite Queen song. Knowing what he was going through right up to the end, the power and raw emotion in Freddie's voice is still absolutely incredible
As sick as he was at this point of his life he certainly did lacerate these lyrics he sounded amazing! I’m always amazed and get goosebumps every time I hear this song
Good luck in your new home!!❤️🎼❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you!
"I'm Going slightly mad" fabulous song, the video reflects back to images from "Queen" their first album back cover, Freddie was disappointed it did not chart higher as it was a task to wright. Their is a fan club version as well, just something they did at the time for fun. "The show must go on" is a track I have heard thousands of times and I never tire of it.
Your reaction captured the poignancy of the song ❤ I’ve always enjoyed it - probably more and more as I’ve gotten older - and it’s a firm Queen fan favourite that probably deserves more widespread credit.
The Show Must Go On was a very real and pertinent song for Freddie . There have been many covers by other artists but to hear it performed by the dying man himself makes this the most powerful. Mother Love is another very emotional song--the last song Freddie attempted to sing but couldn't finish so Brian sang the final verse. I could swear that I read in an interview with Brian somewhere long ago that the song was sort of about Freddie's long and close relationship with Mary Austin and a farewell to her (but I've never been able to find more information on that). I believe the song was written by Freddie and Brian. He and Brian didn't write songs together usually until the end when Freddie's health worsened. (I absolutely HATE the official video though-an astronaut in space-for the song. It has NOTHING to do with the song itself and detracts from the emotional impact.)
i am going slightly mad is the banana video showcasing the lower part of freddies range.
If you want to hear more of Freddie's vocal ability please listen to Exercises in Free Love. I believe he made this for Montserrat to demonstrate his range. Hauntingly beautiful.
Freddie said when he couldn't sing anymore, he would die. 😘😇 my angel now.
Freddie was very ill at the time but he managed to record the vocals in just 2 takes. Incredible singing. As others have said, "Banana Head" is from "I'm Going Slightly Mad".
Still waiting for "March of the Black Queen" !! Hope the move goes smoothly ...
Thanks so much. 👍
Great reaction as always! This song always hits me in the feels because of the message and the strength it took Freddie to be able to sing it. 💛 Good luck on the move!
Thank you!
The banana head is from "I'm Going Slightly Mad" from the same album.
Thanks for the great reaction again! This is a heartbreaking song, but so is also ”Mother Love”, his very last recording (last verse sang by Brian as Freddie was no longer able to do it).
Also, if you feel like going down this lane, I suggest you check out ”No-one But You (Only The Good Die Young)”, which is the remaining band members’ tribute to Freddie.
I also find Roger’s ”Old Friends” very touching as it is his personal tribute to Freddie.
The video with the bananas is for the song I’m Going Slightly Mad which is a song about how all the medications Freddie was on was making him feel. Some of the other videos are from Breakthru and The Invisible Man.
Thanks. We recognized the train but haven't seen some of the others. 👍
And 'Back Chat' and 'Calling all Girls' 😉
Princes of the universe is another although short in appearance 👍✌️😎
8:50 You should react to Queen Who Wants To Live Forever live. It is very powerful. It was also written by Brian for the movie Highlander. Freddie's voice is other worldly. With the bananas is I'm Going Slightly Mad about the hallucinations he was having from the AIDS meds he was on.
ONE TAKE!!! One take! They didn't think he could do it. They said to forget it, but legend has it he said No! Slammed a shot of vodka, stood up & sung the entire song this one time.
The "one take" myth had been debunked many, many times... But it doesn't diminish how amazing Freddie's voice is here
Hi Folks! Coach, your sense of timing is most piquant! Oh, how I love this video. The Doc wrote it as Freddie was literally on his deathbed-asked him if he was okay with the lyrics. "Give me anything!" His Majesty commanded and we have a song that will live forever. I think he'd be quite pleased to see just how indeed the show has gone on. Speaking of which, take your time, we'll be here when you get settled. Just remember, it takes two weeks to pack and two years to un. Love you guys!
Haha...yeah we found boxes from when we moved into this house from 2006, so I guess we didn't need what we packed in them. And yes, I'm sure Freddie would be pleased to see how his legacy has been embraced worldwide.
@@CoachCastTV I don't recall seeing you guys do anything with Glambert. Lack of interest or was the squallering too loud?
@@cainealexander-mccord2805 LOL...we honestly just hadn't got to it yet. So many requests for original content.
@@CoachCastTV Yeah, take your time. But the live version of "Who Wants To Live Forever" from the Isle of Wight (I think) right after that terrible FL gay club shooting, that's one for the hankies.
Loved this reaction!! This is definitely one of Queen’s most beautiful songs, his vocal ability even while he was so ill and his determination to keep singing and recording is truly a testament to who Freddie really was.
You’re wondering how he felt in that last period of his life when he knew he didn’t have much left, and while he never talked about it you can see it in his last music video ever, “These Are The Days Of Our Lives” written by Roger about his kids and how he felt about the passage of time but he thought it fit Freddie’s situation better, it’s worth checking out even though it’s really hard to see him in such contrast to how he was in past music videos, at the very end he looks into the camera and says I still love you, that was his way of saying goodbye to the fans
That's awesome. He left a legacy that will be timeless. Thanks very much for the great comment.
Brian (1995): At the beginning there was just a cord sequence played by Roger and John but I had a feeling that it was important. I got impassioned and beaver away at it. I sat down with Freddie, we decided what the theme should be and wrote the first verse. We were dealing with things that were hard to talk about at the time, but in the world of music you could do it.
Thanks, Coachies! such a powerful and beautiful song.. the video is obviously a compilation, but quite well done!
At the time we didn't really know the scale of Freddie's illness though I knew he was sick, never figured it was life threatening and Brian and Roger kept tight lipped. But I went into Virgin Megastore to buy another Queen album 'Greatest hits' which was out at the same time. This song was playing loudly in the store on their TVs around the store. It was the next day his lawyer read out the statement on the news that he had AIDS. And a couple of days later he was gone. I was so stunned at the time as many fans were. the song get's me teary eyed every time!
I’m going to quibble on a small point. This is not “good art”, this is “great art”. To this lifelong Queen fan, it’s their best song of all. It bring chills over my body and tears to my eyes every single time I hear it, and has done so since 1991 when I had this LP on cassette tape in my car during college. This LP is not for the faint-hearted. But it’s a masterpiece. Bijou, I’m going slightly mad, headlong, and many more deserve a Coach & Mrs Coach listen. Stay open minded, the songs are maverick in many ways. Love watching your reactions. You’re obviously good people and I appreciate you both!
We can appreciate that quibble. Thank you for your support and taking time to comment. See you next time!
Video with a "banana" on head Freddie is a "Im Going Slightly Mad" from 1991 year.
The video with the bananas is I'm Going Slightly Mad. The song was about how the medication he was taking for his illness was causing him to not always be as sharp mentally. He always tried to have a positive outlook, and he made light of the situation with this video. Freddie was an exceptional man in so many ways, which is why so many of us love him. Another song that's really good and was made after his diagnosis is Headlong. That one has some great guitar by Brian, too. Keep up the great work, Mr and Mrs Coach!
The clip with Freddie wearing a banana headpiece is from the ‘I’m Going Slightly Mad’ video! I believe that the video was shot in black and white because they didn’t want to show how pale Freddie was during that time (I may be wrong). The clips where Roger is wearing a kettle on his head, Brian is walking around with penguins and John is wearing a jokers hat are also from the same videoclip. I’m sure that you guys will like it!
Thanks for this reaction, it really made my day
Thanks for the info and the kind words.
The 'banana head' was from I'm going slightly mad - amazing song especially as he was ill while making it, hence the heavy make up
Hope you have a safe transition to Florida. Thanx for the reaction. LONG LIVE QUEEN!!
Thank you!!
“banana head video” was the video for their song “I’m Going Slightly Mad”! My favorite video (and one of my favorite songs) by Queen in fact!!
Cool! Thank you.
One of the greatest compositions in the history of music. I always laugh at how all the performers sing this song under the guise of false and deceitful tragedy and sadness. Freddie just sang and didn't lie. As always.
This was real for Freddie, aside from the fact that he was phenomenal anyway this was true for him and no one can imitate that
I hope that your move isn’t too stressful!
Hey Mr. & Mrs. Coach. After all the years of listening to Queen, this is probably my favorite song. Freddie nailed it in one take, as sick as he was. Great lyrics and guitar. I was a little surprised you had not reviewed this song before. Keep them coming...Boomer Sooner.
He nailed it for sure. Nice job all around...very good song.
Hey team ‼️ my favorite line in this song is when he sings “ my soul is painted like the wings of butterflies” 💥 an extremely sick Freddie still sounds better than anyone else
The video you were asking about was the song "I'm Going Slightly Mad" from 1991
Banana head is I’m going slightly mad!🎼❤️🎼🇬🇧
Hello Mr & Mrs Coach. Thanks for another great reaction video.
I always think the shame is that The Show Must Go On. Wasn't written some 10 years earlier. As it would have been another Queen anthem that would have been played at every level show.
Hope all goes well with your move.
Good point. And thank you. We are ready to be done with the move.
Brian did say that he wrote about the clown with the smile on his face about Freddie, but never told him that.
Brian and Freddie wrote the song together.
Never a dry eye in my house when reviewing this song.
Emocionante. Queen é uma banda completa .
Thank you for doing Queen The Show must go on a great song and the last songs before Freddie Mercury passing was A Winter's tale and Mother love
The banana son is 'I'm going slightly mad'
One of my faves along with Who Wants to Live Forever from the mid 80s.
The live version is on the Greatest Hits Volume 3 and features Elton John performing with Queen live at the Freddie Mercury concert in 1992. I have just watched the live video and had forgotten that Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath plays guitar too.
Very cool. Legends!
Oh I've always thought this song was instruction and permission.
The song of the century.
As always, thankyou to you both from an ageing Queen fan in the UK.
The banana video is from the promo for 'I'm going slightly mad', which at first presents itself as a lightweight comedy song. However, it takes on a new meaning when you realise FM wrote it about all the dementia type symptoms brought on by AIDS.
Would love to see you both react to this!
You both bring a lot of joy, and a few tears (!) to this old Queen fan!
We truly appreciate you watching and taking time to comment. We will definitely keep that one in mind for a reaction.
THE SHOT OF BRIAN WITH HIS GUITAR FIRING IS FROM THE INVISABLE MAN VIDEO WHICH IS EXCELLENT. ALSO DON'T FORGET BRIAN'S SLOW DOWN SONG.COACH WILL LOVE IT.
Good info. Thank you!
I've told my wife I'd like this song played at my funeral although I'd like to think I have a good few years left in me! Joking aside it's a wonderful song and astonishing how Freddie hits the notes given how ill he must have been. I think a few shots of vodka helped him. Great review Mr and Mrs Coach...as always. I wish you well with your move. Please send some Florida sun to the UK.
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Merci à vous deux pour cette belle réaction et la vidéo avec la banane est tirée de « I'm going slightly mad ».😉
Thank you!
One that was in this video was "who wants to live forever" the theme tune to the movie Highlander. It would be very fitting to react to that official video.
The club captain of the soccer club I support died with his girlfriend in a gas leak/carbon monoxide poisoning event. He was a huge Queen fan. We didn't play for a couple of weeks but when we played our first game (against another side who had lost a club icon tragically young btw) it was also a commemoration for the guy. They played this song over the speaker system Grown men, me included, reduced to tears.
That's incredible. The power of music is hard to describe but there is no doubt it can strongly move us.
There is also an obscure gem of the same name - the little instrumental called "The Show Must Go On" made by the BRITISH band Nirvana (so, no, it's not that famous American band whose frontman committed suicide).
Nirvana - The Show Must Go On.
Singing and making music was the only thing at this point that kept him going and have some reason to get up in the morning...The "banana head" video is for the song I'm going slightly mad...it was the penultimate video in which Freddie appeared.
Thanks for the info! 👍
The banana head is from I'm Going Slightly Mad. The one with multiple Brians is The Invisible Man. The sword fighting is Princes Of The Universe, and the magical one is It's A Kind Of Magic.
Thanks!
I'm going slightly mad is my personal best song from album Innuendo
Banana head is from "I'm going slightly mad".
If I could stick in a recommendation, been a queen fan for 40 years. In my opinion, father to son, live at the Rainbow 1974. Best queen performance. Cheers
Thanks! That one is actually on the channel now.
@CoachCastTV ohh, need to check that out :)
BANANA HEAD - is "I'm Going Slightly Mad" --
This is a hell of a vocal, but Freddie did lay down some additional vocals after. As Brian has said he wanted to leave them with some material - "Give me words" (or words to that effect) even if they had no specific connection, and much of this material went into the album "Made in Heaven" and they are some truly beautiful vocal lines - "A Beautiful Day" is one, most poignant is "Mother Love" with something that only hits home when listening to it (avoiding spoilers). There's also a "Queen" track "No one but you (only the good die young)" which is a tribute from the remaining 3 to their departed friend and is the last track to feature John Deacon before he decided to retire.
No One But You (Only The Good Die Young) ... 😢
Please do ..these are the days of our lives..his last video