Your question: “Did he sing every song like this???” Answer: “Yes, and then some.” Freddie poured his heart and soul into every single performance. He wanted the people in the audience to get good value for the price of the ticket; he wanted the concert experience to be somewhat different than listening to their recordings. But I think it was more than that-Freddie was a true artist and always performed each song by expressing the particular emotion behind each song as he sang. It sounds like something obvious and easy and her few performers actually do it. Probably cuz it’s exhausting and hard to conjure that emotion the 1000th time you have sung that song. But Freddie always brought it. I, for one, am very thankful that I was alive at a time to have witnessed his genius! Thanks for doing this reaction!
I remember seeing them do this in concert and to a person we were mesmerized. This was also back in the time when Freddie ALWAYS threw roses out to the audience. I missed one by one person. 😢
Thank you for that reaction..believe it or not a huge amount of people adore this song....Queen were geniuses...much more than a rock band...a genre all on their own🤩
Freddie wrote this, I believe, it really does showcase his range. In the middle of the song, it kind of goes down and gets an instrumental, but it’s absolutely incredible and then he brings the ending out strong. This is one of my favorites of all the songs. He absolutely takes us to church on this one!! I always tear up on the instrumental portion of it in the middle, It’s just so brilliantly done
I love that you did this. When I first heard this I was struck by Freddie’s voice how pure and true it was. The song has such an atmosphere about it like it’s some kind of medieval tale of Knights and their ladies. To think this is live is astounding. This is better than the recording. Imagine sitting in that audience and having this performance going on. The music is mystical. It’s like it weaves a spell. You don’t want it to end. Thank you for doing this.
Magical, powerful, compelling, passionate, apparition-like song. So glad you reviewed "White Queen", because I'm not sure I've heard anyone touch this beautiful ballad. So many of Queen's songs are underrated, and this certainly is one of them. In 1975, Freddie's voice was crystal clear, with the ability to traverse octaves easily, and hold notes endlessly. As he sings "White Queen," Freddie draws you into a mystical realm with his amorous and erotic voice. Unfortunately, he started smoking cigarettes, and he developed the dreaded vocal nodes. As time progressed, Freddie developed his signature "growl", which is also quite appealing. In this song, let's not forget about Freddie's ardent and intense piano playing that is absolutely mesmerizing. Freddie easily could have been a concert pianist. Thank you, Salvo, for reviewing this song.
I’m pretty sure they’d have evolved into a jam band - the rock equivalent of a string quartet - had Freddie survived. They just had that kind of chemistry.
This is my favorite Queen live performance. The duo of the piano and guitar was astounding. The drumming is so effect as well. I really love how affected you are by good music. Your sincerity is appreciated.
Give guitarist Brian May his due. Man is a PHD astrophysicist... Queen always had that Freddy theatricality, but they came up as a pretty hard rocking outfit...
Yes it’s sensational ❤️🔥 It’s one of my top 5 Queen songs and only Queen/ Freddie fans know how difficult it is to choose 5. When I’m in a certain mood White Queen brings tears to my eyes. Goosebumps of course. A band one never gets ‘ used to ‘ GOAT ✌🏼♥️
This performance is one of my favorites and really showcases how pure Freddie’s voice is! One reason why I am such a Queen fan is that they were the same or even better live. At some point please react to their Live Aid set where they totally stole the show. Freddie’s voice is so powerful in that set and he gives a master class in performance and crowd control!
I had the honor of seeing Freddie Mercury and Queen live 3 times and just after the 4th album release. I can confirm that Freddie is THIS awesome live. The first time I saw them live, I was in the front row and I remember closing my eyes and it felt like I was listening to their recording. Frigging amazing! He totally controlled the entire crowd. Oh and you need to react to ANY of their songs from the album Sheer Heart Attack. It shows the diversity of what is and always will be Queen!
This song never got the attention it deserved. One thing I want to make clear. These were four wonderful musicians. One who I don't want forgotten is John Deacon, one of the greatest bass players in our ttime. I do not want him to be ignored in the way George Harrison. Listen for his bass in all tthe Queen cuts. He is fantastic as all four of the Queen team are.
Yes - love the larger screen. Sometime soon you might like to check out: You Take My Breath Away - Live at Hyde Park, 1976 Another incredible live performance, this time just Freddie alone on piano, shushing a rowdy crowd at a free concert in the park with a tale of sensual, obsessive love. 2 minutes + of pure magic.
This performance if one of my favourites. Pls, check out another hidden gem called You Take My Breath Away at Hyde Park 76, just Freddie and the piano.
Thank you for another Queen reaction! Any time someone tries to tell me Queen is over-hyped and over-rated I think of this song. The instrumental section is just as emotional as the vocal and that's really saying something. This band had the vocals, the songwriting, and the musicianship. Their passion and hard work make them timeless.
I agree!!!! Their works are music Art,have high quality on records and live also because of their talent,musicianship,perfection!!!!! THEY have high energy and passion!!!! Their music flows in the Air!!!Nobody can reproduce their artistry!!!!!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
You Take My Breath Away live at Hyde Park 1976 is just Freddie and his piano, introducing a new song he wrote, filled with emotion. Freddie was not only a great musician, vocalist, and front man, but an inspired composer and lyricist as well. The performance, with an outdoor audience of over 100,000, is beautifully performed
One of the best songs by Queen (Brian May) and sung by the best singer ever. I’m a HUGE Freddie fan! I have about 30 Freddie dolls, pictures of him on my walls (a few hand painted) and jewelry of him as well! Only wish I could have seen them in person. The band now to me is not as good as when Freddie was alive. Maybe if they wrote new songs, I might like them a bit better. You made me cry as I felt your emotions as they resemble mine!
Great reaction! Now you know how Queen has such an enormous and loyal fan base. There are so many outstanding live performances. This one happens to one of my all time favorites. The live performances are very different from the studio version and many live performances are very different from other live performances, so there many versions to love. For a very different song please consider Stone Cold Crazy, live at the Rainbow 1974.
Welcome to the world of Queen! They have several masterpieces and this performance was one of them. You might want to try out "The March of the Black Queen" or The Prophet's Song". Thanks for you reaction to this wonderful performance.
I see you reacted to "Somebody to love " video, but you Have to react to it live. Somebody to love. Live at Montreal 1981. And live at Milton Keynes 1982 are both great performances. Their live performances are the best. They never disappoint
Listening to the bluesy music you have in your background, you might appreciate Queen, My Melancholy Blues. There are good live versions, but I prefer the studio version, it's your choice.
What a fantastic concert this was and I was so lucky to see this at the time brought my ticket for £2.50 back in 1975 and was presented by the The great Bob Harris whistle Test. What a band what a voice never to be beaten best frontman of a band ever in my opinion FREDDIE Such a sad loss to the music industry keep listening to more of his tracks including his time with duo partner opera singer Montsaratt Caballè Barcelona' & 'How can I go on' Shows what an epic voice he had RIP FREDDIE 🙏❤
I hear you,Sal. Freddie had utter control of his voice…and such nimbleness and his pitch placement was perfect. This is very complex melodically and he handles it was ease, confidence and aplomb. A master at work. Saying Freddie is “good” is a huge understatement. He is, perhaps, the best pop rock voice ever. Certainly many consider him so. Not hard rock….but that wasn’t Queen’s genre anyway
OF COURSE, Freddie could do and DID do "hard rock". Wueen has plenty of hard and metal Songs. Not the top 40 usual suspects, of course. You"ll have to really dig into their Repertoire.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 , Great King Rat, Ogre Battle (plenty on Queen1 and 2!), Dead on time, dragon Attack, Gimme the prize... lots Rock Band metal in almost every Album.Brian worked with Sabbath and Queen had MAIDEN as a warm-up act in Rio. They aren't strictly-speaking a metal-band, but as I said, you can find hard and metallic almost on every album.
Hi! Love your reaction freddie's voice is outstanding his piano playing is insane and brian may his playing on the quitar is insane love brian so talented just a masterpiece hands down brilliant performance Give me chills out of this world 💜❤️🔥❤
It was written by Brian for his previous band “Smile” in 1968, several years before the band “Queen” would be created in 1970. Queen's catalog of music is wide and varied. It includes soft rock, hard rock, progressive rock, thrash rock, area rock, rockabilly, R&B, blues, gospel, disco, jazz, folk, ragtime, opera, ballads, British music hall tunes, etc, and songs combining any number of these genders (i.e "T.he March of the Black Queen" - ua-cam.com/video/SoBMhx_ap_g/v-deo.html which is too complex to ever perform live) One of my favorite of Queen's early songs is called "Liar" - ua-cam.com/video/FK9YSri2xNQ/v-deo.html. Also, I love this medley of 3 songs "In The Lap of The Gods - Revisited", "Seven Seas of Rhye", and "Tear It Up" - ua-cam.com/video/sb-uUzLu3Wc/v-deo.html
Awesome reaction! Now you should check out Father To Son - Queen live at the Rainbow 1974, it is another amazing song and performance. Basically the whole Queen live at the Rainbow 1974 is amazing.
I’m sooo happy with your great reaction and appreciation of this magical performance! In my view, no one comes close to Queen. Each member’s contribution is essential for the total Queen sound and each one of them have written number 1 hits! Keep up the good work - your reactions are ace!
Yes White Queen is one of my favs- Freddie puts all his emotions into his singing- this is tearing your soul out of your body!! Play ‘March of the Black Queen”. Body Language is also a different type of Queen@ rather sexual but then it’s rock! Just for fun and watching Freddie with his friends at his 39th birthday party- Freddie pulls out all the stops- fabulous and cheeky !, called Living on my Own@ please check through the videos offered up because some are abstract and poor quality but you can find the clear one@-- cheeky Freddie!💛🍑
Thanks Salvo for another great reaction... yes, you are becoming a Queenie!! So many of us are... and for so many years... I so LOVE this song, it highlights not only Freddie's vocals, but also his insane piano skills, and with Brian enhancing the 'conversation' between guitar and piano, it becomes so hauntingly mesmerizing and beautiful... one of my all-time favorites. Roger and John round out the song so expertly, keeping the tempo flowing so smoothly and effortlessly... yes, TOTALLY underrated!! Another totally underrated song would be "The Prophet's Song", since BoRhap out-shined it on the Night at the Opera album... or "In the Lap of the Gods", the first one, not the 'revisited' one, that's a totally different song... blessings to you, my dear friend...
This band are epic in every way. Vocals, guitar, drums & bass in perfect harmony. March of the Black Queen is the partner song to this and well worth a listen. The Queen back catalogue never gets old. Buckle up, you're in for the ride of your life!!!
One of my all time favorite early Queen songs ♥️ His passion is infectious 🎤🎸 The haunting guitar & piano paired with Freddie’s amazing vocals 🔥🔥 Wow ♥️🎼 This is from 1974! What a great year for music ♥️
Great reaction...Brian May wrote “White Queen” about a girl in his university ...he really liked her but didn’t have the courage to approach her..believe it or not ”Black Queen” is featured in the game “Final Fantasy” V111...Queen is everywhere🤩
This is my absolute favorite song by Queen and that hard to do! Fantastic display of raw talent one could hope to see and hear! Please, Please check out "March of the Black Queen" with headphones, the amount of panning is crazy good! Thanks for sharing your reaction to greatest band and frontman to ever grace the stage!
I agree with this - both about the raw talent on display and about March of the Black Queen - so complex and baroque and showcasing incredible composing and musicianship.
Mystical magical Queen - Brian penned this beauty about a girl he had a crush on in his college Biology class! Always get a Tolkien vibe from this performance! The blending of piano & guitar is so wonderful.🧝🏻♀️🍃
It’s easy to forget this is a live performance until the applause kicks in. Perfection. Originally did not have a piano line. This album was one side white, Brian, and the opposite side black was Freddie. Kinda like their nail polish. Lol “Did he always sing like this live?” Why yes, yes he did.
Now you should check out "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is". That's how they play out on Side Black, Side 2, of Queen II. Side 1 of the album features songs written by everyone. Side 2 was written entirely by Freddie, I believe
Definitely underrated, I can't understand why the views aren't insanely high. I watch this video several times a week and I still get chills when I listen. Queen was so innovative, they influenced musicians from every genre. Stone Cold Crazy and Keep yourself alive are also great songs from their early years.
When a friend introduced me to Queen II, I fell in love with this song...but then I saw/heard the Live At The Rainbow version (pretty much identical to this one at the Hammersmith), and my jaw dropped! Freddie's voice & the sonic treatment by the rest of the band could only be described as 'ethereal'. It elevated an already favourite track to legendary status. So glad you reacted to this!
What we can say is that Freddie was feeling music with is body and was able to translate it with his voice, yes very underrated song and there are many more : check out Somebody to love in Montreal 1981 or Love of my life, or Another one by the dust, or Bohemian Rhapsody, same concert… Queen is often better live
Freddie’s gift was that he could sing incredibly and you felt he was singing straight to you. He with Brian May masterfully on the guitar, John Deacon genius on bass and Roger Taylor backing Freddie with his powerful drumming and killer scratchy voice. They are geniuses. 16 albums so plenty more for you to check out!
So pleased you listened to this, you should check out the whole concert it’s perfect 👌🏻 Freddie never disappoints live, he really is the greatest showman that ever lived, RIP Freddie 💔💔💕
Wow 🥰 beautiful sweet Freddie ❤️ we still love you Freddie ❤️ liked subscribed 😁 my favorite song of 70s Freddie Mercury ❤️ please react to Death on two legs ❤️ Freddie Mercury at his most vicious 😂
Thanks, Salvo! one of my very favorite live performances.. the interplay between Freddie on keys & Brian on guitar (remember, Brian wrote this) - then the drums & bass... this is the perfect band, IMHO... you should def. see more live stuff.. anything at all from the 1981 Montreal concert will blow you away.. you may have seen "Somebody to Love" - but also, see "Save Me" - another incredible collaboration with Brian & Fred (and Roger & John, of course)- look forward to more from you...
The word your searching for is captivating
The day the Legend was born...The Greatest Band EVER.....
Love the screen and your wonderful reaction.
Your question: “Did he sing every song like this???”
Answer: “Yes, and then some.”
Freddie poured his heart and soul into every single performance. He wanted the people in the audience to get good value for the price of the ticket; he wanted the concert experience to be somewhat different than listening to their recordings. But I think it was more than that-Freddie was a true artist and always performed each song by expressing the particular emotion behind each song as he sang. It sounds like something obvious and easy and her few performers actually do it. Probably cuz it’s exhausting and hard to conjure that emotion the 1000th time you have sung that song. But Freddie always brought it. I, for one, am very thankful that I was alive at a time to have witnessed his genius! Thanks for doing this reaction!
Try Queen “was it all worth it “ 🔥🔥🔥thanks boss
I remember seeing them do this in concert and to a person we were mesmerized. This was also back in the time when Freddie ALWAYS threw roses out to the audience. I missed one by one person. 😢
Queen never, ever disappoints, especially live!
Casi nunca pero si me toco ver algunas canciones en algún concierto q no salieron del todo bn
Thank you for that reaction..believe it or not a huge amount of people adore this song....Queen were geniuses...much more than a rock band...a genre all on their own🤩
Notice the "wings" at the wrists and ankles of Freddie's outfit, like Winged Mercury, Messenger of the Gods.
Somebody to Love next. Live only.
Freddie wrote this, I believe, it really does showcase his range. In the middle of the song, it kind of goes down and gets an instrumental, but it’s absolutely incredible and then he brings the ending out strong. This is one of my favorites of all the songs. He absolutely takes us to church on this one!! I always tear up on the instrumental portion of it in the middle, It’s just so brilliantly done
Pretty sure May wrote it
Actually Brian wrote it but really is like made for Freddie's voice.
I love that you did this. When I first heard this I was struck by Freddie’s voice how pure and true it was. The song has such an atmosphere about it like it’s some kind of medieval tale of Knights and their ladies.
To think this is live is astounding. This is better than the recording. Imagine sitting in that audience and having this performance going on. The music is mystical. It’s like it weaves a spell. You don’t want it to end. Thank you for doing this.
I cant imagine!
Seeing them live back then was a revelation. ❤
Brian wrote it about a broken relationship.
@@mollyquinn8514he wrote it about a girl he had a crush on in college but was too shy to ever approach her...
Live…Freddie sings every song EXACTLY as it has to be sung! GOAT…especially live.
Magical, powerful, compelling, passionate, apparition-like song. So glad you reviewed "White Queen", because I'm not sure I've heard anyone touch this beautiful ballad. So many of Queen's songs are underrated, and this certainly is one of them. In 1975, Freddie's voice was crystal clear, with the ability to traverse octaves easily, and hold notes endlessly. As he sings "White Queen," Freddie draws you into a mystical realm with his amorous and erotic voice. Unfortunately, he started smoking cigarettes, and he developed the dreaded vocal nodes. As time progressed, Freddie developed his signature "growl", which is also quite appealing. In this song, let's not forget about Freddie's ardent and intense piano playing that is absolutely mesmerizing. Freddie easily could have been a concert pianist. Thank you, Salvo, for reviewing this song.
Freddie could vocally tell a story like no one else could. See why we think Queen was the Greatest . Great reaction
I love the instrumental interlude where all four members communicated with each other with their instruments
I’m pretty sure they’d have evolved into a jam band - the rock equivalent of a string quartet - had Freddie survived. They just had that kind of chemistry.
So true ..
This is my favorite Queen live performance. The duo of the piano and guitar was astounding. The drumming is so effect as well. I really love how affected you are by good music. Your sincerity is appreciated.
thank you so much
@@SalvoG My pleasure
Give guitarist Brian May his due. Man is a PHD astrophysicist... Queen always had that Freddy theatricality, but they came up as a pretty hard rocking outfit...
Yes it’s sensational ❤️🔥 It’s one of my top 5 Queen songs and only Queen/ Freddie fans know how difficult it is to choose 5. When I’m in a certain mood White Queen brings tears to my eyes. Goosebumps of course. A band one never gets ‘ used to ‘ GOAT ✌🏼♥️
This performance is one of my favorites and really showcases how pure Freddie’s voice is! One reason why I am such a Queen fan is that they were the same or even better live. At some point please react to their Live Aid set where they totally stole the show. Freddie’s voice is so powerful in that set and he gives a master class in performance and crowd control!
This is another must for everyone to see!
Live aid 🤩 please react 😃
Dear Freddie never left anything in reserve...it was always always left there on the stage. An inimitable performer, and a sweetheart of a man.❤
Best live performance off Queen! I’m a big fan, but this performance kills me! I’m listening and listening…the whole band is perfect here.
I had the honor of seeing Freddie Mercury and Queen live 3 times and just after the 4th album release. I can confirm that Freddie is THIS awesome live. The first time I saw them live, I was in the front row and I remember closing my eyes and it felt like I was listening to their recording. Frigging amazing! He totally controlled the entire crowd. Oh and you need to react to ANY of their songs from the album Sheer Heart Attack. It shows the diversity of what is and always will be Queen!
Every true Queen fan knows that Freddie and the guys ALWAYS were remarkable live. Watch ANY live Queen video and you will be blown away.
This song never got the attention it deserved. One thing I want to make clear. These were four wonderful musicians. One who I don't want forgotten is John Deacon, one of the greatest bass players in our ttime. I do not want him to be ignored in the way George Harrison. Listen for his bass in all tthe Queen cuts. He is fantastic as all four of the Queen team are.
Yes - love the larger screen. Sometime soon you might like to check out:
You Take My Breath Away - Live at Hyde Park, 1976
Another incredible live performance, this time just Freddie alone on piano, shushing a rowdy crowd at a free concert in the park with a tale of sensual, obsessive love. 2 minutes + of pure magic.
Zero autotune just 4 great talented musicians.
Whenever I hear this and Freddie describing the White Queen walking in light always makes me think of Galadriel walking through Lothlorien.
This is the best musical quartet ever!!! Th music is fantastic... just close your eyes when listening to them!!! ❤
This performance if one of my favourites. Pls, check out another hidden gem called You Take My Breath Away at Hyde Park 76, just Freddie and the piano.
Thank you for another Queen reaction! Any time someone tries to tell me Queen is over-hyped and over-rated I think of this song. The instrumental section is just as emotional as the vocal and that's really saying something. This band had the vocals, the songwriting, and the musicianship. Their passion and hard work make them timeless.
I agree!!!! Their works are music Art,have high quality on records and live also because of their talent,musicianship,perfection!!!!! THEY have high energy and passion!!!! Their music flows in the Air!!!Nobody can reproduce their artistry!!!!!😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤
Queen II is one of their finest moments. They have many.
You Take My Breath Away live at Hyde Park 1976 is just Freddie and his piano, introducing a new song he wrote, filled with emotion. Freddie was not only a great musician, vocalist, and front man, but an inspired composer and lyricist as well. The performance, with an outdoor audience of over 100,000, is beautifully performed
Queen is the best when they perform live. Freddie has been called the best vocalist, ever!!!
Check out Who Wants to Live Forever live in Budapest. There are just so many . They are the greatest Rock band of all time .
One of the best songs by Queen (Brian May) and sung by the best singer ever. I’m a HUGE Freddie fan! I have about 30 Freddie dolls, pictures of him on my walls (a few hand painted) and jewelry of him as well! Only wish I could have seen them in person. The band now to me is not as good as when Freddie was alive. Maybe if they wrote new songs, I might like them a bit better. You made me cry as I felt your emotions as they resemble mine!
Loved your reaction to this masterpiece thx! Great music and beautiful Freddy vocals !
You have to hear the live version of “You take my breath away”
He is the real GOAT of entertainment. He said he would become a legend and he did. We lost him much too soon.
Great reaction! Now you know how Queen has such an enormous and loyal fan base. There are so many outstanding live performances. This one happens to one of my all time favorites. The live performances are very different from the studio version and many live performances are very different from other live performances, so there many versions to love. For a very different song please consider Stone Cold Crazy, live at the Rainbow 1974.
Likewise first time i heard white queen i was stunned and yes.one of my top 5 queen songs for sure !!!
Welcome to the world of Queen! They have several masterpieces and this performance was one of them. You might want to try out "The March of the Black Queen" or The Prophet's Song". Thanks for you reaction to this wonderful performance.
Please do more Queen reactions, I love these!
There are several versions , some only audio , but friggin incredible performances by my favorite band since 74 .
I see you reacted to "Somebody to love " video, but you Have to react to it live. Somebody to love. Live at Montreal 1981. And live at Milton Keynes 1982 are both great performances. Their live performances are the best. They never disappoint
This song - especially this live version - is without a doubt my favorite Queen song. I love seeing other people experience something like this.
One of my favorite songs by them . Their music just takes you away.
THANK YOU for reacting to this... One of my Top Favorite Live Performances!
You should react to Queens performance at "Live aid " 1985. It's considered the best rock performance.
My favorite album from them, Queen II. Never get tired of this.
Listening to the bluesy music you have in your background, you might appreciate Queen, My Melancholy Blues. There are good live versions, but I prefer the studio version, it's your choice.
Hauntingly beautiful. 💕💜💕💜
Incredible!!!
So awesome ❤ thanks for your reaction 😊 who wants to live forever live Wembley, under pressure also same 😊
What a fantastic concert this was and I was so lucky to see this at the time brought my ticket for £2.50 back in 1975 and was presented by the The great Bob Harris whistle Test.
What a band what a voice never to be beaten best frontman of a band ever in my opinion
FREDDIE Such a sad loss to the music industry keep listening to more of his tracks including his time with duo partner opera singer Montsaratt Caballè
Barcelona' & 'How can I go on'
Shows what an epic voice he had RIP FREDDIE 🙏❤
I hear you,Sal. Freddie had utter control of his voice…and such nimbleness and his pitch placement was perfect. This is very complex melodically and he handles it was ease, confidence and aplomb. A master at work.
Saying Freddie is “good” is a huge understatement. He is, perhaps, the best pop rock voice ever. Certainly many consider him so. Not hard rock….but that wasn’t Queen’s genre anyway
No matter which band member wrote a particular song, Freddie sang it like it was a true-life experience for him. Exceptional.
God I sooo miss Queen
We had I think the halcyon days on every level?!
OF COURSE, Freddie could do and DID do "hard rock". Wueen has plenty of hard and metal Songs. Not the top 40 usual suspects, of course. You"ll have to really dig into their Repertoire.
@@juttapopp1869 name a metal song that Queen did. I’m not trying to challenge you. I’m honestly curious what you think Queen did that was metal.
@@w.geoffreyspaulding6588 , Great King Rat, Ogre Battle (plenty on Queen1 and 2!), Dead on time, dragon Attack, Gimme the prize... lots Rock Band metal in almost every Album.Brian worked with Sabbath and Queen had MAIDEN as a warm-up act in Rio. They aren't strictly-speaking a metal-band, but as I said, you can find hard and metallic almost on every album.
One of the best performances of all time..a new beginning..i was 4yrs old when this song came out..the greatest...
Wellcome to the rabbithole of queens!
Hi! Love your reaction freddie's voice is outstanding his piano playing is insane and brian may his playing on the quitar is insane love brian so talented just a masterpiece hands down brilliant performance
Give me chills out of this world 💜❤️🔥❤
It was written by Brian for his previous band “Smile” in 1968, several years before the band “Queen” would be created in 1970.
Queen's catalog of music is wide and varied. It includes soft rock, hard rock, progressive rock, thrash rock, area rock, rockabilly, R&B, blues, gospel, disco, jazz, folk, ragtime, opera, ballads, British music hall tunes, etc, and songs combining any number of these genders (i.e "T.he March of the Black Queen" - ua-cam.com/video/SoBMhx_ap_g/v-deo.html which is too complex to ever perform live)
One of my favorite of Queen's early songs is called "Liar" - ua-cam.com/video/FK9YSri2xNQ/v-deo.html.
Also, I love this medley of 3 songs "In The Lap of The Gods - Revisited", "Seven Seas of Rhye", and "Tear It Up" - ua-cam.com/video/sb-uUzLu3Wc/v-deo.html
Awesome reaction! Now you should check out Father To Son - Queen live at the Rainbow 1974, it is another amazing song and performance. Basically the whole Queen live at the Rainbow 1974 is amazing.
"Lap of the Gods"
Freddie gives his all- and the band? Superior to all!!
And definitely not just Freddie, they all di, that guitar solo was incredible.
I’m sooo happy with your great reaction and appreciation of this magical performance! In my view, no one comes close to Queen. Each member’s contribution is essential for the total Queen sound and each one of them have written number 1 hits!
Keep up the good work - your reactions are ace!
Freddie, Brian, Roger, and John, what a band, like no other.
Yes White Queen is one of my favs- Freddie puts all his emotions into his singing- this is tearing your soul out of your body!! Play ‘March of the Black Queen”. Body Language is also a different type of Queen@ rather sexual but then it’s rock! Just for fun and watching Freddie with his friends at his 39th birthday party- Freddie pulls out all the stops- fabulous and cheeky !, called Living on my Own@ please check through the videos offered up because some are abstract and poor quality but you can find the clear one@-- cheeky Freddie!💛🍑
Fascinating performance...
Thanks Salvo for another great reaction... yes, you are becoming a Queenie!! So many of us are... and for so many years...
I so LOVE this song, it highlights not only Freddie's vocals, but also his insane piano skills, and with Brian enhancing the 'conversation' between guitar and piano, it becomes so hauntingly mesmerizing and beautiful... one of my all-time favorites. Roger and John round out the song so expertly, keeping the tempo flowing so smoothly and effortlessly... yes, TOTALLY underrated!!
Another totally underrated song would be "The Prophet's Song", since BoRhap out-shined it on the Night at the Opera album... or "In the Lap of the Gods", the first one, not the 'revisited' one, that's a totally different song... blessings to you, my dear friend...
First time I’ve seen anyone react to anything before A Night At The Opera. Nice.
I get lost in this masterpiece every time. Hauntingly beautiful, and Freddie's voice and performance purely otherworldly. 💖💖💖
I love the way you locked eyes with the performance- great reaction!
Just love your reactions on Queen. This is art. Thank you 😊
This band are epic in every way. Vocals, guitar, drums & bass in perfect harmony. March of the Black Queen is the partner song to this and well worth a listen. The Queen back catalogue never gets old. Buckle up, you're in for the ride of your life!!!
Great reaction again! 🎹👑🥂
No one can tell a story like Freddie he literally makes you feel every lyric, he was just that good! A true legend ♥️
One of my all time favorite early Queen songs ♥️ His passion is infectious 🎤🎸 The haunting guitar & piano paired with Freddie’s amazing vocals 🔥🔥 Wow ♥️🎼 This is from 1974! What a great year for music ♥️
A true Legend and a king
Great reaction! This is probably my favorite live song ❤️. A great hidden gem is "It's Late"
Great reaction...Brian May wrote “White Queen” about a girl in his university ...he really liked her but didn’t have the courage to approach her..believe it or not ”Black Queen” is featured in the game “Final Fantasy” V111...Queen is everywhere🤩
This is my absolute favorite song by Queen and that hard to do! Fantastic display of raw talent one could hope to see and hear! Please, Please check out "March of the Black Queen" with headphones, the amount of panning is crazy good! Thanks for sharing your reaction to greatest band and frontman to ever grace the stage!
I agree with this - both about the raw talent on display and about March of the Black Queen - so complex and baroque and showcasing incredible composing and musicianship.
Freedie King of YOU TUBE
Mystical magical Queen - Brian penned this beauty about a girl he had a crush on in his college Biology class! Always get a Tolkien vibe from this performance! The blending of piano & guitar is so wonderful.🧝🏻♀️🍃
It’s easy to forget this is a live performance until the applause kicks in. Perfection. Originally did not have a piano line.
This album was one side white, Brian, and the opposite side black was Freddie. Kinda like their nail polish. Lol
“Did he always sing like this live?”
Why yes, yes he did.
This was amazing. Maybe do another one from this concert. Great reaction thanks
I'm 46 years old man and almost every time listening this song I have chills and tears. It's absolutely beautiful and mind-blowing song
I saw Queen several times beginning in 1975 and it was always perfection. There will never be another Freddie, my angel. Fred gave 100% to every so g.
Now you should check out "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is".
That's how they play out on Side Black, Side 2, of Queen II.
Side 1 of the album features songs written by everyone. Side 2 was written entirely by Freddie, I believe
Definitely underrated, I can't understand why the views aren't insanely high. I watch this video several times a week and I still get chills when I listen. Queen was so innovative, they influenced musicians from every genre. Stone Cold Crazy and Keep yourself alive are also great songs from their early years.
When a friend introduced me to Queen II, I fell in love with this song...but then I saw/heard the Live At The Rainbow version (pretty much identical to this one at the Hammersmith), and my jaw dropped! Freddie's voice & the sonic treatment by the rest of the band could only be described as 'ethereal'. It elevated an already favourite track to legendary status. So glad you reacted to this!
When and if I go to Heaven, I want that guitar solo playing on the way
How can I go on, and The Golden Boy, Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe, Opera extravaganza
What we can say is that Freddie was feeling music with is body and was able to translate it with his voice, yes very underrated song and there are many more : check out Somebody to love in Montreal 1981 or Love of my life, or Another one by the dust, or Bohemian Rhapsody, same concert… Queen is often better live
Freddie’s gift was that he could sing incredibly and you felt he was singing straight to you. He with Brian May masterfully on the guitar, John Deacon genius on bass and Roger Taylor backing Freddie with his powerful drumming and killer scratchy voice. They are geniuses. 16 albums so plenty more for you to check out!
Sono così felice che tu abbia fatto questa reaction, la tua espressione dice tutto! Adoro i primi Queen!
I've never heard Queen sound like this, I'm getting PF vibes. Loved this
So pleased you listened to this, you should check out the whole concert it’s perfect 👌🏻 Freddie never disappoints live, he really is the greatest showman that ever lived, RIP Freddie 💔💔💕
Loved your reaction to this stunning performance ❤ This one of my all time favourites ❤
I don't care for the studio version of the song from Queen II but I love this version. This is my favorite live songs by Queen.
Wow 🥰 beautiful sweet Freddie ❤️ we still love you Freddie ❤️ liked subscribed 😁 my favorite song of 70s Freddie Mercury ❤️ please react to Death on two legs ❤️ Freddie Mercury at his most vicious 😂
Thanks, Salvo! one of my very favorite live performances.. the interplay between Freddie on keys & Brian on guitar (remember, Brian wrote this) - then the drums & bass... this is the perfect band, IMHO... you should def. see more live stuff.. anything at all from the 1981 Montreal concert will blow you away.. you may have seen "Somebody to Love" - but also, see "Save Me" - another incredible collaboration with Brian & Fred (and Roger & John, of course)- look forward to more from you...
Listening to this felt like it healed a layer of trauma within me. Can’t really explain it, something about the sound enveloping me. ❤
Brian's guitar work with the piano is magical.