1st time reaction to Queen - Somebody To Love (1981) LIVE Montreal | Viewer Request

[@sandythomas5563]

This is one of their perfect concert dates!! Freddie is unreal, but so is Roger. Queen can't be matched here.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Certainly. 💯🎹

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

The video quality from this concert is in the Oculus because a lot of their 1970s and early 1980s concert video coverage wasn't that gray until around 1984 or 1985.

[@nyima04011]

@@montrelouisebohon-harris7023 Filmed in 35mm for a 'film'.

[@clarenceboddicker6679]

The intro to the Somebody To Love live in Montreal 81 is incredible but the intro to the song live in Milton Keynes "Live At The Bowl" in 1982 is absolutely mind blowing in my opinion.

[@marytamone5095]

You were right about the drums and piano being in sync. That was Queen. The 4 of them together were perfection. I've loved them all since 1977.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you for your comment Mary. I agree, I also heard that they made two albums before the release of Bohemian Rhapsody. Since this video I have reacted to a few more Queen songs, I do encourage you to explore the playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLJ9YwB64vpLl7lRuQT4-B3AsSmN33gHn_ (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@yvrkid7070]

When Freddie looks at the camera I bet he was thinking "I bet you can't do this"! Everything about this version is spectacular. Including Roger's backing vocals. He tips it over the top as the best version for me.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

👍🏽🎶💜

[@imocchidoro]

Freddie is a thing of beauty to behold.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

And his stage presence is out of this world.

[@kimemerson5732]

My favorite version of this song!! Roger , Brian, John, and of course Freddie showing their individual talents as well as their phenomenal cohesion as a group!! No one could ever touch them as equals, they were just to far ahead of any band! Bless Freddie, praying John is happy, and kudos to Brian and Roger for keeping Queen’s amazing music alive still, along with Adam, for new generations to discover. I’m 63, my daughter 35, and my grandchildren are 17 and 13 and ALL LOVE Queen! Thanks for your terrific reaction! 🎧🎹🥁🎤🎸👑👏👏👏👏👨🏻👨🏻👨🏻👨🏻

[@ikirsikas]

QUEEN is never boring. You can always watch them because their music is lively and captivating. This is a natural representation. Freddie's voice is unique and lasting. He is a real LEGEND.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Live is the only way to listen to Queen. No auto tune, click track bs- real talent- facts. All 4 geniuses.🎼🎶😎❤️

[@LornaGarcia-k5j]

This is my favorite version of somebody to love. Freddie 's voice is awesome. But i would also like to acknowledge Roger. He is also great. They're all great. Thanks for the reaction! Stay safe

[@williamberven-ph5ig]

4 incredible musicians at their prime working in perfect harmony.

[@hippiejane2683]

Love, love to see new people introduced to Queen.😊

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

👑 💜 thank you.

[@vn8897]

Queen is Legendary and always will be..Amazing chemistry, totally focused, very harmonized, and a lot of energy. Freddie, Brian, Roger and John, best musicians by far. Don't forget Roger's backing vocals while playing the drums. Concerts are not like that today. No lip syncing whatsoever. Pure talent. ❤️🔥

[@davechev9185]

I was at this concert at the Montreal Forum. The show that Queen put on was amazing, the energy and the way Freddie could involve the crowd in the performance will always stick with me. Yet another great taken from us far too soon.

[@GwenCossin]

The 4 were really one in spirit

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

💯

[@camh5036]

They were. I think Freddie said sometimes I open my mouth and Roger's voice comes out. Tokyo 1979 Don't Stop Me Now--Freddies voice was in bad shape Roger sang. Dragon Attack Milton Keyes Brian's string broke and John did a bass solo. That's just a couple examples of their closeness.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

They were very close and at one time Rodger Freddie Mercury and Ryan have been roommates. I think it was right about the time they finished at the University. They were all heart and soul

[@janettesinclair6279]

Practiced to run perfectly like a well-oiled machine.

[@davidgarner3552]

one of the greatest performances of all time...totally perfect....WOW

[@karenj3611]

This whole concert is amazing

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

👍🏽🎵💯💥💥

[@karenpostelwait6508]

Freddie said this song was written in honor of Aretha Franklin, "The Queen of Soul" in the States. He also said, "I'd like t o see Mick Jagger or Rod Stewart sing that one!!! " .

[@celticpoet21]

Fabulous! You bet they were and still are the genuine article! While their studio work is awesome, their live performances are EPIC if not magical! A testament to their pure, eternal talent! Aside from beer and water on the piano, Freddie also had hot lemon honey drinks as well to soothe his vocal cords because, though they made it look like a walk in the park, their music is NOT easy to sing.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Couldn't agree more! - I am finding their music to have such an impact. Tis a shame, Freddie passed the way he did.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

Let's hear it for the band and also give Roger Taylor a big round of applause not only for him on the drums, bur that Voice!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Always. 💯 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

HAH! I LOVE that you pointed out That Look that Freddie gives the camera: "Hey, WATCH THIS!"😅

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hehe yes. Thus far from what I have reacted to. He seldom has looked at the camera. On this occasion, not only does he have a glance but he really takes a look the lens before belting out his amazing vocal range/ chords. 💯🎤🎵

[@elizabethrodriguez1095]

Ahh, my favorite live version of this song! Freddie's vocals are on point here. It gives me goosebumps when he hits those amazing notes! They were all so perfect playing with each other, you can really tell they've rehearsed and totally have their shit together by showtime. Your reactions are so in depth and detail oriented. I really enjoy that you're not only listening to the songs but really learning about the band and appreciating their style (s). Can you just imagine how amazing they'd be if our beloved Freddie was still here with us? Speaking of, unfortunately he passed away on my eleventh birthday, a sad day to say the least of it, but now that I've given away my age, lol...Hap, your channel is fantastic friend. Please keep it up and if your'e looking for another song, "killer Queen " is a classic and i personally like the original version, which was performed on Top of the Pops. Also, "too much love" by Freddie is a great emotional rollercoaster tune, that im pretty sure you'll take an instant liking to, especially since you're so into lyrics . Ok, novel over, haha ttyl, peace!

[@leonarae8496]

Who the hell is the one person who disliked this? Obviously they have no musical taste. Dont worry HAP3SPEAKZ, plenty of us love this

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Oh dear, nevermind. We win some and sometimes lose some. Thanks for your support and positive disposition. 💥💯

[@decodolly1535]

Lockdown is causing mental health issues in some people.......😉

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Haha 😅😅😅 !

[@charleslane2413]

He’s just jealous he can’t sing like that

[@saflynn14]

Right?!

[@sannaolsson9106]

My all time favorite live performance. It's crazy to think that this is exactly 10 years before he died. So missed. You have to check out Live Aid. Music history there.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Sanna, your suggestion has been noted.

[@mmaloneym]

Sanna Olsson Yes, must do Live Aid

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

I think that's about all of their live shows were absolutely incredible and from what I've heard, they didn't ever give a bad live show. I've got friends who are super Queen fans and would go all over the place just to see them in concert . They were always over the moon because they said that Queen gave a better concert than any other band they had ever seen & they were comparing clean to group's like Genesis as well as Led Zeppelin & Van Halen. I did see Van Halen's 1984 concert and it was good concert and it was good but I have seen better. I saw a Duran Duran in concert a month after Van Halen and even with Duran Duran being a less popular band, put on a much better concert than Van Halen. My boyfriend at the time said so and he was a super Van Halen nut

[@dragondrakage2402]

Cant think of a better band to c, really wish I was old enough to have seen one of their concerts

[@davebain2656]

But was it though ? Haha, this concert was a mix of both nights lol

[@lcbcreative]

Just purchased the DVD of this concert. It is phenomenal and one of the highlights is being able to watch while listening to Brian and Roger's commentary. Amazing.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Congratulations on your purchase. I am sure the commentary adds a nice perspective. Almost like "behind the scenes". 👍🏽

[@lcbcreative]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Definitely a behind the scenes feel. They said Freddie was very upset with the cameras that night. It was being filmed for a traveling IMAX type show and the entire band felt like the camera crew were in the way. Arguments ensued and they actually banned their manager from the dressing room. There was interesting talk about the lights, how after this they hired a piano player to take on tour so Freddie would be freed up to interact with the audience more, and also them knowing each other so well they could work on visual cues from each other. I love DVD extras.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I don't blame them. Freddie appreciated the support and his fans. He would never forget them! Even till this day, you can see how much effort and attention he gave the fans. Great showmanship from all.

[@mmaloneym]

Love seeing your first reaction to this incredible performance. Queen was voted best live band back in the day and Freddie has been the best rock vocalist for a long time. They had been together 11 years when they did this tour and Freddie being a perfectionist it is not unusual the drums and piano were in sync. No one can ever replace Freddie Mercury. All 4 members of the band were excellent musicians. You will also notice every song he sings he pours tons of emotion into it. He truly was a human auto tune. BTW- back then it was common for all bands to have their beverages sitting on a piano or whatever was convenient for them to take a sip between songs. This song was written by Freddie. He absolutely loved Aretha Franklin. She was the influence for this gospel type song. Queen did a large array of different types of music. They could never be put in one genre. You should check out their heavy metal type song - Stone Cold Crazy - live version of course.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you very much for your suggestion. It has been mentioned before and also thanks for sharing that information. I personally never knew Queen were voted the best live band. To be honest they don't need a vote, the organizers should have just handed them the title. Haha. Please do stay patient. This channel has a vast array of music genres. Predominantly hiphip, but I will promise to do more Queen reactions. 🙂 why? Well... music is music. 🎵🎤

[@amandabirky4642]

This is my all time favorite performance! I could watch it over and over and everytime I see something new and amazing!

[@lanea397]

Best band and front man of all time!! The studio version of this is amazing but this particular live performance of this song in is unparalleled!! They where a well oiled machine

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

A great oiled machine, all in musical harmony. You`re right. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

Having seen them live several times they were 100 percent perfect and mesmerizing.

[@lara314]

Great pick! Great analysis! This is one of my faves from Montreal 81, along with "Dragon Attack," "Save Me" and "Tie Your Mother Down." Thanks for the reaction!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

You're welcome 😊

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

So far from what I have heard. His vocal range is world class! I don't know how he does it. But on a side note I do love his bravado!

[@barbaraanne5258]

Awesome performance by Freddie and Queen, anything live.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hi Barbara, in essence of keeping things live. A new Queen video reaction is scheduled to go live in 3 hours and half. I'll be available during this time to enjoy the moment.

[@Anisabell2]

You are absolutely right about the sync between the piano and the drums, they were perfection.

[@dianesilverstein6475]

WOW! WOW! WOW! Says it all!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

🙏💕

[@popepenka8334]

Queen = Synergy. Plus, the rhythm section is Roger, but John on bass too - the two are an extension of each other. They are the foundations that Freddie and Brian can play upon (and you might notice that Freddie and Brian play off each other too - a long guitar note to lengthen a vocal. Perfection!). You gotta listen to some songs JUST for the bass line though - absolutely incredible. Deaky was a secret weapon. Listen to Millionaire’s Waltz a few times to focus on different aspects, but at least one listen be just for the incredible bass...

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Excellent and valid point with the vocals and the long guitar note to lengthen it. This may have been a Queen trademark? I'm no die hard fan, but I do appreciate this level attention to detail and passion for the music.

[@Voyager0707]

HAP3SPEAKZ...you should unleash the Queen-beast hidden inside of you. It's a journey you'll never forget and you just got it started! ;)

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

😀😀😀 oh dear I was wondering what that was. 👀😲 Hope you are well. Certainly will do more in the near future. That's a promise Voyager0707. Thanks.

[@j.kbarnett7640]

Wow to you. You have done them all. This is what reactions are all about. Your enthusiasm is mega.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you so much 😁

[@decodolly1535]

Great reaction. And what a lovely outing for the phrase "Cor blimey!" 😁 Side note - the cups are on the piano to make them accessible for Freddie during the concert - no-one minds. There are tea, water, beer, and a honey & lemon concoction, probably other things too. Whatever Freddie needed for his throat in the particular moment.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Cheers for your comment Deco. Whatever he was drinking, I could sure do with some. lol.

[@matthiasrauch2723]

A "live" masterpiece !! And a awesome reaction. Thanks

[@karenj3611]

You want to see him going hard on every song, stamina, check out Wembley 1986 phenomenal

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Right, I didn't notice any dip in his performance nor any shabby attempt to replicate the energy he had from the start. Seems like he was made to do this and was destined for the microphone. Brilliant vocalist. 🎤

[@patriciadavis5939]

We had the best music back in our day. Unreal.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Please explore the channel further as we travel through music across all realms. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@sallymj5588]

I've listened to this song so many times i can't even tell you how many. I love the way you pick up the other instruments that are so suble. Keep it up. I always said they have timing, now i can hear them because of you

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you Sally. That is very insightful message. Which means you watching the entire video from start to finish. 🙂 appreciate you. Queen did have timing... and seems like they were masters of it!! Really lost for words.

[@galagalaxia6286]

Talent and Hard Work = Queen

[@rosariofurtadoleite9604]

This concert is insane. Watch Save Me and BoRap from this very concert. Thanks for reacting to Queen, the best band ever

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you Rosário. I will archive that. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@jaynehyland8939]

Beer in bottle, cups of tea. Tea with lemon, with honey, with lemon and honey, for his voice. Beer for show 😘 Love the pause and rewind.

[@juliannetomlinson]

4 brilliant men QUEEN

[@sonerozel312]

Freddie king of rock

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Amazing vocals!!!! Once a life time!

[@aliciaaranedapalavecino1592]

Imposible que alguien cante como lo hacia Freddie. Magnífico es la palabra correcta😄😄😄😄

[@hippiejane2683]

Re-watching this for the millionth time. The real deal as you said. Have read that Roger isn’t a great drummer but really believe that if you add in his singing ability he becomes one of the best drummer/singers of all time. Loved your amazement and comments.😊

[@sivberitlangeland2467]

Best woice ever.

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

5 octaves...Robert Plante of LED Zeppelin, who performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert was quoted as saying that, many artist who performed had to change the keys to the songs cause no one could sing like Freddie Mercury.

[@Linda_D]

This is one of my all time favourite 😊

[@marywristen8766]

They will always be Great better than Great to the moon great🌕🌠🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

💕 I find their music has uplifted my channel to appreciate music a whole lot more. Thank you Queen.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

The live version is very different from the studio version, BUT both are extraordinary. if you ever see the video, good lord it's like going to church on Christmas time and it is absolutely beautiful with those harmonies. Watching Queen live is like going rogue and getting one hell of a show!! In 1974 and 1975, Queen had only been out about three years and we're just beginning to get more popular and they gave to free concerts in Hyde Park. 200,000 people showed up! They gave a concert each year for free just to thank their fans after their sheer heart attack album A Night at the Opera. I don't know of any other bands that do that! Freddie Mercury was always giving it so much heart and soul when he sang. I'm not so sure that he was showing off rather than just pouring out his heart and soul during those huge vocal parts. He's always loved Aretha Franklin so he sings so full of soul. Freddie Mercury was a very deep person but he had to be in the mood and with the right interviewer. His interviews with David wigg were some of the best because they were friends, and Freddy hated giving interviews and only trusted David Wiig.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Amazing how you know so much..... Very good to hear they did give free shows to their fans. Even if Freddie was showing off, who wouldn't love it. 🙂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@nyima04011]

LOVE and GRATITUDE!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

always, but keeping that in mind is the hardest part.

[@patgallagher6762]

Absolute perfection,you should listen to the studio version mainly because all studio performances show the perfect harmonies they had ,give a listen to I want it all ,another great track shows how great they were at changing tempo ,on some songs ,thanks ,stay safe ,from Liverpool x

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Cheers Pat.

[@lanea397]

Pure, raw talent. No auto tune here. Freddie is auto tune!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I`ll support that statement any day. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@mattroxursoul]

Good music is good music. Anyone should be able to listen to this, even if they are not fans of rock, that it is good. Awfully nice to have backup vocalists who could be lead singers.... and Brian May has never missed a note....ever!

[@Linda_D]

John Deacon adds depth to the drumming😎

[@cherylalexander1948]

Freddie had between a 4-5 octave range...very rare. No auto tune back then either. Freddie was and still is considered the best rock frontman of all time. You must react to Live Aid.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Cheryl! LIVE AID... is something I am very excited about. 💜 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@zennlatiza4376]

Among Freddies'songs, Somebody to love is his favorite👍

[@nickyw.8512]

Musical genenius

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes, the COMPLETE package. Live performances are to be benched-marked for today`s generation.

[@eileenegger4892]

Yes,they were a cohesive unit;they always knew what the others were doing,which turned into something amazing. Freddie is said to have a four octave vocal range. The beers and drinks on the piano I submit may belong to the roadies and peeps behind the scenes,such as the guy who hands Freddie his mic and takes he when he sits at the piano.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I just love the authenticity of it all. Thank you for further clarifying my questions in the video. Appreciate you. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@bonnieloos760]

This is the best song ever no one can sing this but Freddie

[@debraogle7932]

On one of the other clips of this song it was stated that the glasses weren't beer but were tea and honey. Said it soothed his throat. Also commented that the tea and honey were a standard for him during their shows.

[@dmaynardabu]

Perfection at its best!

[@TArnoldFerguson]

Part of Freddie's look at the camera near the beginning may have had something to do with the fact the band was having issues with the film crew. Roger and Brian have released videos where they provide commentary of this Montreal show that you may fine interesting.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Oh that explains it. Yes many have said the same thing. I guess it may have been very serious since even today we can still sense the tension. Thanks for your comment.

[@maricarmenminguillon1080]

Maravillosa perfección!!!❤❤❤

[@MsGilly60]

Associate queen with music,couldn’t help laughing at that comment

[@ligiar2688]

Freddie always!

[@mmaloneym]

Please react to Who Wants To Live Forever live at Budapest 1986. Incredible!!!!!!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you! Please do stay patient, as this is not a Queen dedicated channel 🙂. I do cover other genres of music. Some more popular than others. But I shouldn't dismiss them either. Very warmed with your comment . Stay well. And certainly looking forward to some more Queen. 💜

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Your request is done. Enjoy and thank you .... what a song! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2bOdKqNa7Rpd7s

[@Shanmammy]

Thank you for the captions!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

You are welcome. 👑👍🏽 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Squidette18]

Absolutely love your reactions .You should now react to Killer Queen / In love with my car live in Montreal, was during this same concert 😎

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Deb. Your kindness goes a long way.

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

Yes, Roger and Freddie were ALWAYS in sync with one another. Simply watch how carefully Roger watches his timing as he performs. 😊

[@johne.schnapp775]

The best ever!

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

This is a classic for Queen Fans. I know lots of live performances that are hailed as the greatest queen live performances. One is Queen Live at Wembly, 1986 performing “Another One Bites the dust”and also “Under Pressure”. And also “One Vision/Tie your mother down from same concert”. Another good one is Queen “Fat Bottomed Girls”, Live at the Bowl 1982. “Don’t stop me Now” the official version is good for this. I have loads more. Keep on jamming 💖

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

I can provide links if that helps but they should be easy to find.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Keep on jamming I shall. If you want to provide the links you may, but if I get them wrong. I can always do another reaction/ commentary to their music. Love it. The mystery of their sound and adventurous nature is why I am still curious. Every reaction has been unique just how every performance had been for them. It's been an absolute pleasure. Queen really broke down the barriers.

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

HAP3SPEAKZ Okay, I’m sure you can get them from the info I provided. But, yes a chance to do more Queen. They are so versatile in their music!! I also like some other older bands too. Things you may not have heard but are super cool. Will send more as time goes on. I did subscribe. 💝

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you! 🙂 though bear in mind this channel does cover rap, urban style music too. If I focus on particular music for too long, yes my channel could grow fast and quicker but it wouldn't be authentic. I wouldn't be happy with it. So I do try and keep things interesting by doing songs other people have requested that are from rap world. This way my appreciation grows ten fold. As thus the reactions I have done by Queen, musically - has been genius.

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

HAP3SPEAKZ Ohhh that makes perfect sense. I have been

[@Arandomperson_online]

Loved 🥰 the beer 🍻 there 🤩

[@timnotbrianmay]

SHOWING OFF IS WHAT CONCERTS ARE ALL ABOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!😺😸😸😸 You don't go to a concert to see someone just "phone it in"!!! By the way... Brian once complained that Freddie like to write songs in a-flat and e-flat! A little tricky on guitar! 😸 You should see the stamina they had playing 2-hour plus shows! Again, I think I said this before, go and look at EVERY LIVE Queen DVD you can find! Tommygun videos has LOTS of very rare early performances, very good quality, and ABSOLUTELY WORTH HAVING!

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Freddie was a boxer at boarding school in India

[@valnauffts9965]

Wow ,OMG ,wow !

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

👑💜

[@rockledgeln]

I don't know if anyone else has explained to you about the cups on the piano. They were several different types of liquid in the various cups. Beer, whiskey, tonic water, lemon water, water, etc., etc. Over the course of their normal 2 hour+ concerts, the cups were replenished and arranged in a certain order on the piano so Freddie would reach for whatever cup he felt his voice needed at any given time. Great reaction and am so glad you really listen to the music produced by all four of Queen.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Jayne for taking the time to comment. I have more to come. 🙂🙂

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ And Brian still has Freddie's piano in his home.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

How do you know that?

[@ms.chuckfu1088]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Here's the link to the interview. It's at least 20 years old (as by the Another World album reference), so it might no longer be true. Though it seems that Brian keeps everything, as evidenced by him still having clothes from the early 80s to loan to the BoRap costumer, so I would not be surprised if it's still in his possession. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXVlWNpZ6xjjck

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks. I'll be sure to check this out Chuck Fu.

[@susanechevarria4320]

1yr ago sorry, just finding this. Know QUEEN very well. Excellent reaction. Please do 1985 LIVE AID if you haven't yet. You'll truly be blown away. 🇺🇸❤

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Aretha Franklin was Freddie’s inspiration to write this song.....Brian once said jokingly “Freddie would like to have been Aretha”

[@makila7715]

On every live version of this song Freddie surpasses himself, e.g. Vienna 1984 and Argentina 1981 Knebworth 1982 ad infinitum.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I sense every live version has been different Thank you for sharing this.

[@donnanaples5214]

Mick wishes he was Freddie!!!! RIP Darling!!!

[@jaytucker8834]

"Cor blimey", as you said in an.....oh so very Brit (London) accent. Love your reaction and the subtleties you pick up on. Absobloodylutely the most amazing group ever, they are all intelligent Stars. Queen and David Bowie were the first two albums I purchased as a young teen, so it truly saddens me that we are where we are now. Not of course, forgetting Prince and George Michael...... all of whose music I have loved over decades. I don't think we have such iconic new music anymore that would stand the test of time. I'm waffling now, so......... You should try and check out Death on Two Legs and the meaning behind this Queen song. Also great if you could react to Bowie and others. Cheers from the UK

[@betseyclark2832]

This is not a one of a kind performance by Freddie. He did it in his performance "Live at the Bowl" at Milton Keynes, 1982, just s powerfully. You didn't see Freddie run out of steam halfway through their concerts. I recommend "Stone Cold Crazy" live 1974, as you seem to like earlier stuff...that will blow you away too.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hi Betsey, as I said I was never a Queen fan. So I am responding to comments and requests as and when. I give merit on every performance based on two things (that are important to me), sound quality, and musical timing (live). Of course we can add energy, vibe to the list. Thus far every Queen song I have heard, Live. Have exceeded my expectations. May I refer you to the playlist I have created? I will continue to add more Queen songs to that list in the near future. Thank you for taking the time to drop a comment and I have taken note of the song you suggested. Which I am very excited to listen to. :) Stay well.

[@ben1ben]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Just wanted to say that ''Stone Cold Crazy'' Live 1974 at the rainbow is a fantastic song/performance and Freddie kind of raps on that song. I think that even is the closest Freddie ever got to rapping.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Have noted your suggestion Lynn. Thanks for your comment too. Can't wait to check that out in the near future. 💯

[@ben1ben]

@@lynnhoffmann247 Ah yes. Roger said Now I'm here is for him the most physical exhausting thing to Play On Drums He did sooo damn Good (what a coincidence reading that while listening to that Performance😂) But in General it was so Fantastic And great

[@ben1ben]

@@lynnhoffmann247 Same 😂😁

[@maximebriochain5567]

I can hear it ten times in a row and il always makes me wonder if this is not the ultime perfection. I also heard the version at Hungarian rhapsody : not the same intro but this one is the best. I don't even listen to the studio version anymore. This song is for a live performance. Freddy is the best.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

This is my dilemma. LIVE vs STUDIO version. Which is better. And this is true for most of their songs. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@delainepep22]

The one and only Red Special. FREDDIE is amazing in this song. Well the whole group is

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I agree. Thanks for dropping a comment Delainepep22. I have come to the realization the group as a whole pushed each other to do better. They seem to complement one another extremely well as they try not to compete but instead enhance the song with their individual touch.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Fantastic reaction! You are picking up really well on things. The band was extremely tight, they were not the type of band that played sloppy live shows. If you want to see a performance that really shows off how tightly the band worked together as a unit check out Staying Power live at the Bowl Milton Keynes 1982 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqOqmYCbprdkoqs. When Freddie played piano on songs they were mostly following his lead. When a song doesn't have piano it was actually bass player John Deacon who is keeping everything in line, the bass player almost has to be a few milliseconds in front of the rest. If you want to hear a song with real fast singing like rapping check out Stone Cold Crazy live at the Rainbow 1974 kzbin.info/www/bejne/imm1l5Vnf9mgn8U. In Queen's early days their perfect playing was used as criticism against them, because people were into a lot more sloppy blues music at the time. Some people thought they were too perfect. But I am mean it is obvious that Queen were also performers with emotion, they don't just do perfect studio renditions, in fact Freddie hated doing that. This was different from the studio version. More big bands heavily influenced by Queen is Muse, The Smashing Pumpkins and My Chemical Romance. Queen also gets along very well with The Foo Fighters and Metallica, both bands are massive Queen fans who often go to Queen shows, both have covered Queen songs. But there are loads of others Guns n Roses and Axl Rose are massive Queen fans and they were influenced by Queen. There are loads of metal bands such as Dream Theater, Anthrax, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Even Michael Jackson was influenced by Queen.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Zenobia! I'm always astonished with the level of information and depth received in the comments from all. 🙏🏽

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@HAP3SPEAKZ I think Queen fans are over enthusiastic about discussing Queen. 😉

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

This shows me more about their music and loyalty than "hype". Since Queen do not make music any longer. Their fans continue to grow. That's impressive.

[@carriestaker3856]

**Zenobia** @HAP3SPEAKZ mentioned in reaction that at one point it was nearly rapping- there are several performances were Freddie was doing something very much like “early rapping” Michael Jackson was a HUGE Queen fan- he was a performer who was just considering breaking away from his family group and Motown style. Once he was “of age, met band, became friends with, recorded in studio with Freddie- story goes Michael was major factor that influenced band to release “Another on Bites the Dust” which gained a lot of Air play on a black station out of NewYork- they were unaware that Queen was a previously established rock band- thinking it was new group with a new sound!!! And I am just a casual fan- meet a serious fan and ... knowledge base is off the chain!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

1st time listen to "Somebody To Love" was where I mentioned that for reference. Keep it up guys! 👍🏽

[@beverlyscott5357]

There is nothing like ther live performance. The beer on the piano was not unusual back then it was kinda the normal.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you leaving a comment. Just would have been nice to zoom in on face to capture the passion.

[@elaineparisi8626]

Hi, Queen is my second favorite band that I love, Elvis Presley is my first but anyway this song is one of my favorite all four were very intelligent they went to college for different degrees but their passion was music, and the band was formed, they had the biggest concerts of all time in the world I just love them!❗💜

[@tanjaskelac703]

Why are you suprise, this is Queen,, R. I. P. LEGEND, love you Freddie💗❤️💗❤️

[@melinakristinmercury9586]

Yess that Super-man t-shirt suit him very well......made for him......this one of top three performance.....amazing. You must hear The Prophet song, lyricks I promiss you, it blow you’re head of......

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes this suggestion was given. Thanks for mentioning it again. I like the t-shirt too. 👍🏽 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@hectormontano4296]

CELIA MONTANO DE TIJUANA B, C, MI GRAN FREDDIE MERCURY EL SIGUE MÁS VIJENTE QUE NUNCA, 31 AÑO HAN PASA DE SU PARTIDA Y PÁRESE QUE FUE ALLER LO LLEVÓ EN MI MENTE Y CORAZON ESTA ES MI FABORITA SAMBODY LOVE LA CONTAVA BELLA COM SU BANDA QUEEN LOS AMO ROYER TAYLOR MI FAVORITO BATERISTA DICENSON Y MR. ROLITOS BAJISTAS QUE DIOS LOS CUIDE, Y VIVA LA REINA POR Y PARÁ SIEMPRE LOS AMO❤❤❤❤❤

[@shahlanag2320]

FREDDIE GOD

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

🎤👍🏽

[@isabelsilva62023]

HAP3SPEAKZ Until the late 1990's you needed talent to be able to have a career, everyone sang live. Amazing anyone can call what is going around these days music(?).

[@barbararosen366]

Actually Freddie idolized Aretha Franklin. This song is more of a take on gospel music.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Really? I never thought of it that way.

[@ben1ben]

I requested this Performance too. Funny that you mentioned Mick Jagger, I'm gonna tell you a random story that just came to my mind and might interest you. Freddie and Michael Jackson were recording a duet song called State Of Shock. They have recorded some more songs in a whole day and so on. So then someday they were in Studio again (or maybe it was the same day idk 😂) but like the Special person Michael was, he brought his Pet Llama into the studio. Just your reaction already to think why would you bring a llama into the studio, Freddie didn't think any different. So you can understand that Freddie wanted to Leave 😂 So yea they stopped recording all their stuff. They still were Friends. They wanted to record again someday but it never came to it because of all the Schedules they had. You know touring and stuff and everything. Freddie wasn't alive so long (he died in 1991) If he wouldn't have had aids I bet they would've met some more times at the studio. Anyways if you think what does this has to do with Mick Jagger, Michael once called Freddie if he could replace Freddie with Mick Jagger on the song State of Shock and Freddie was like ''hell yea why not, A song is a song'' so he literally acted just normal and cool. But the Freddie and Michael duet of State of Shock is out there even if it isn't that finished. The Mick Jagger and Michael version was the ''official'' tho if you understand, Since Freddie and Michael didn't really finish their stuff. I can tell you the reason why Michael brought his llama in there. He is such an Special human and he connects with Earth and every Living thing that exists and He said when his llama was with him he could sing better and think of better music and how to Improve. So yea that's it. Michael Jackson loved Freddie and he was inspired so much by the whole Queen band. Without Queen Michael would have been sooo different. So those are big Inspirations to Michael. Freddie did actually ''rap'' sometimes. Just like he did at this performance one time. 8:49 YEP Thanks for the shout out 😂❤ . Somebody to Love is a Gospel kind of song it was inspired from Aretha Franklin. Freddie loved her. In secret Somebody to Love was his favorite Written song. I can agree on that even if Innuendo and Bohemian Rhapsody were better. Because THEY WERE Better but they also told more truth and it was just different. And to somebody to love, it is just a Feel good song so it is completely different to Borhap and Innuendo. I hope you understand how I meant it. The Studio Version of Somebody to Love is like an ''Second Version'' They were live so Different. But the Live and the Studio version BOTH are just fantastic. Unlike White Queen, they only did a great White Queen performance once and the Studio Version of White Queen doesn't even have that Instrumental part it has live. It is just on an acoustic guitar in the studio version and it isn't catchy to me. And I think Somebody to love is better than White Queen because The whole band was singing (in the studio version) and Roger did do so many High notes (in the studio Version) AND LIVE IS JUST WOW. What Really impresses me is that Roger Taylor holds the beat so long and so good. I am kind of a Drummer too and hitting the Bass Drum in that tempo and holding it so long is so good and just hard af. AND HE WAS ALSO SINGING AT THE SAME TIME. I wish you would have praised Roger more for his Job because singing like that and also drumming AND hitting high notes is just the hardest job. Drums and singing is by far the most hardest thing. Piano and singing or Guitar and Singing are pretty good to make but the Drums are such an Athletic Instrument and catching the next breath is hard and holding the beat is even harder while singing. This whole band is Pretty epic. Freddie leaving his drinks on the Piano there shows to me that he feels like home. He didn't have to be professional. If he would have NOT put his Drinks on the Piano then he wouldn't be real and he wouldn't be Freddie. He always had drinks on his Piano and Freddie is a real real Person. If he wants you to fckk off he doesn't even try to hold it down. He just says it. So what I'm trying to say is there are many Famous people who aren't real and are faking their selves and are some stupid people irl. But Freddie was real and a Great Guy. He didn't lie to interviewers and Stuff. If you want to see Freddie being himself off stage react to *_Freddie Mercury - The Official Birthday Video_* I know it isn't Freddie's Birthday yet but it doesn't have to be to react to that Video. The Queen Official channel posted that and those are clips of Behind The Scenes, Outtakes and just everything. So you are gonna see some great stuff of Freddie there and you'll get a glimpse of him being more him😂 and what a Kind and honest and brave person he was. I know you have many requests but still I try to put this on the reaction list if you ever do it it is *_Queen Live at the Rainbow (1974) - In the Lap of the Gods_* That Song really reminds me of White Queen because of how well they play their instruments there again. But still I like Somebody to Love and Lap of the Gods more than White Queen. That doesn't mean I hate White Queen, I LOVE IT but both of those songs are better to my Ears. and the story and facts behind them and just everything. Freddie sounds Great there on the Lap of the Gods performance and Roger... wohohohohohoohooo You'll gonna see.................... _𝔸𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕝_

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

hi Ben Ben, I actually clarify this point in the description of the video. That she (or he) was the first person to recommend me this song, thereafter I had many requests asking me to do the same. So in this instance, the winner takes it all ;) and it happens to be Janetjrfan. Hope you understand. Well, I never knew Freddie and MJ had a connection. You can see it now, Queen touring with MJ or MJ touring with Queen. Whichever way it went, it would have been nothing short of a revolution. I find solace in your comment and do thank you for taking the time to write in such detail. I am also glad you noticed I gave you a shout out. Special Red!. Thank you for watching the video in its entirety. It is a relatively small channel but hope to cross all music genres, including a bit of MJ. Only time will tell. Stay well.

[@ben1ben]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Stay Well too. Thanks for reading my comments. I Love explaining stuff about Queen and I'm happy that you read those. So I understand that Janetjrfan was the first one but I wasn't mad or anything for that, I just wanted to say that I was happy that you reacted to it because I also requested it among with other people. Yes Freddie and MJ had a great Connection, both fantastic Human Beings and great artists. I also wanted to mention again that Freddie and Michael thing. So freddie didn't say 'hell yea why not, A song is a song''. Here I'll write out of Freddie's own mouth so you understand it better. Freddie: ''it's all okay because uhm Michael called me up and said look I want to finish the song I want it on the Jacksons album and I said I can't come over 'cause I'm in Munich and he said Is it okay if Mick does it? so I said Fine you know songs are Songs I mean as long as our Friendship carries on we can write all kinds of songs after that'' so that Line shows me that They were good friends because they talked about their Friendship and stuff you know. Sad though that they couldn't record more than 3 songs. (just an example of how big for an inspiration Queen was for MJ) If you listen to the whole Hot Space album from Queen (21th of May 1982) and after That Michaels Thriller album (30th November 1982) You'll hear so much how Michael improved and got Inspired by Queen. If you think about it, While hearing Michael's Thriller album you can even imagine Freddie singing all those songs because in Hot Space it was full of songs like that. Michael got his Glove idea from Queen, Michael performed better after seeing Queen perform on Videos And Live (Michael went to some of their Concerts and also met them backstage and everything) and then that Album thing that I mentioned. So it is pretty obvious. Michael also said ''study the greats and become greater'' he surely did that. I wanted to correct you on the Red Special, it's not Special Red it's Red Special. I actually don't care at least you know that this Guitar is Unique and fantastic and great. But Some Queen fans might get angry idk 🤷‍♂️

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

🙂👍🏽 nice story. Seems rather noble of Freddie. Glad to hear how much MJ was influenced by Queen. Perhaps all this was once in a life time experience for us all. 🎸

[@MaiteSole]

It is that nobody realizes that Freddie when he gets up for the second time is to improvise and cover that Brian has broken a guitar string, while he fixes it, Freddie improvises. Or are they my imaginations? He did not believe, I see it very clear, even Freddie continues with the show but at the same time he is controlling how Briam takes it. Ah! forgive my english

[@bettybaby63]

I never noticed that? And your english is great 👍

[@sarahlitzenberger5957]

When Freddie’s voice wasn’t doing so good, Roger would sing more to Help Freddie and make the song more louder like Fred usually does it.

[@jillmcilwain2633]

Just srtarting pn ypur Queen playlist and reactions. OMG, I just was listening to Arctic Monkeys over the weekend. I can totally hear similarities in "Do I Wanna Know.". HAP, I appreciate you mentioning AM in your reaction. I'll be listening to their music a bit different now! Cool. ⛄ 🎧. Peace J

[@НаталияСтах]

There can be only one!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

one and only!