Amazing Performance -- First Reaction TO Queen - Live Aid 1985

[@LockInFRreal]

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[@ellabella6099]

Queen were amazing live I’m an oldie who got to see them live. Freddie Mercury is the best frontman ever.

[@amandaporter3856]

There weren’t any cell phones in1985!

[@janecollins4136]

I'm jealous ​@@ellabella6099

[@janecollins4136]

Freddie Mercury

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[@4390hoover]

Right guys here's one to scare the living daylights out of you ,I'm 67 now but as a 27 year old I was in that tent in the middle of the stadium operating the lighting terrified in case we screwed it up ,we didn't ,and believe me that was the greatest concert that I've worked at and believe me I worked hundreds

[@lesleywright8267]

I was standing just by the tent, you did a great job.

[@SkokingProductions]

Hoky shit dude. Msust have been ear deffening hearing that croud.

[@TCMedicare101]

You lucky, lucky soul! I saw him in my home town when Day at the Races was released. I already loved them, but that took it up to 11.

[@lesleywright8267]

@@SkokingProductions loud but wonderful. The whole concert was fantastic

[@shamrock4500]

That must have been awesome for you.

[@jennymills3147]

Microphone in one hand, 72 thousand people in the other. Legend.

[@cassie8906]

WOW! I read this & got instant chills! That is the most complete TLDR EVER!!!!

[@revchewie1]

72 thousand live, and a billion more on TV!

[@Cindrbell]

Nicely said. 😊

[@mickmcgregor66]

I remember watching this live on tv. It's hard to believe it's almost 40 years years ago.

[@onespeedjimmy]

It was more than 72k people were left outside the stadium as they couldn't fiit in 😂

[@TammyDenney]

This is known as the greatest 20 minutes in our history. 72,000 people in attendance and 1.9 Billion people watching from around the world. Freddie performed against doctor’s orders with a throat infection. Live Aid made 140 million dollars for famine in Africa.

[@jennaknight911]

i was one of the 1.9 million people (I was 14) who watch and donated ( gave my allowance).. freddy is missed and a fucking legend... RIP FREDDY

[@GraniteOwlBear]

The entire concert lasted 12 hours and was hosted in both London (at Wembley Stadium) and alternated on Jumbo Trons screens with JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in the United States. This gave time to switch bands. While Queen were without a doubt the best performers on this day, it also featured performances by Led Zepplin, The Who, Paul McCartney (of the Beatles), David Bowie, Elton John, Madonna, U2, Dire Straits, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Black Sabbath w/ Ozzy Osborne, The Beach Boys, Duran Duran, Sting, Phil Collins and Eric Clapton.

[@JayneBangert]

he actually had AIDS at this point RIP he told his band members and is the reason why they agreed to get back together to do this concert

[@JayneBangert]

@@ChristopherMahony370 you are mis informed - Freddie left Queen to pursuit a solo career before Live Aid - he was then diagnosed with AIDS and learned that Live Aid was on so contacted the band. When Freddy told them he had AIDS and he wanted to do the concert they agreed

[@ChristopherMahony370]

@@JayneBangert you are the one who is misinformed. Freddie did do a solo album, but he did not leave the band to do it. Also, both Brian May and Roger Taylor had both done solo projects and albums well before Freddie decided to do one. None of them left the band to do these solo projects. In fact the band had only just finished a world tour when they decided to perform at LiveAid. As for Freddie being diagnosed with AIDS, this did not happen until a few years AFTER Live-Aid. When Freddie performed at live aid, he did have a throat infection and his doctor advised him not to perform, but Freddie ignored that advice and went on to give the greatest Live performance ever. All this is well documented. May I suggest that you do some research rather than take a fictional movie as your source. Thank you

[@hammondpickle]

"Nobody has their phones out" Bless y'all. It's 1985. Nobody has phones.

[@RadeticDaniel]

Even landlines at home were pretty expensive in some parts of the world. I went to kindergarten in the early 1990's and my parents told me to not ask for phone numbers because not everyone had them.

[@barbaramay7162]

Yes we just enjoyed the moment ❤

[@livingandriding]

The only cell phones available were a bag motorola phone, it was the size of a house phone. You'd have to carry it over your shoulder..AI think only some celebrities had those phone for their cars...It was the no phone cell era...it was great.

[@myleiymyleiy5759]

My teen DD has started intentionally putting her phone away during concerts we attend. I hope more young people will learn.

[@asideofthings2526]

Yeah, that was a funny remark…

[@darkpitcher5242]

Somebody asked Freddie what Instrument he played? His reply was "The audience darling" the greatest frontman of any rock band in history.

[@MaureenJordan-pi3pl]

He had it all.

[@lancehenegar8323]

100% agree!!!!!!

[@barrymitchell6444]

An old joke copied from elsewhere. The problem is, there are idiots that actually believe he was asked that question and gave that answer. People are so stupid these days.

[@rosemadder5547]

He was so much more than a front man. Played guitar and piano as well

[@Madders23]

Not one person has matched him and can’t see it happening

[@term-827]

And for that moment, Britain for a few blissful minutes was ruled by a different queen.

[@nightthornkvala94132]

Not just Britain. Freddy and the band owned the whole world in those 20 minutes.

[@BloodSweatandFears]

What a great comment.

[@belladonnichazeyjane4887]

👌❤

[@morth3m]

A beautiful comment!

[@Jinty92]

Love the comment no-one has there phones out. There were no portable phones, they did not exist. I watched this live on tv aged 14. Awesome experience.

[@deborahallen3318]

We had Bic Lighters that got hot!😂

[@leephillips2837]

a very small square tv with a shit speaker for me. very small speaker.

[@davidmalarkey1302]

A dumb ass American comment no one has their phones out. What can you expect from the most willfully ignorant nation in the world.

[@vibekered7784]

Same😁❤

[@partially_discombobulated9818]

Same and I was only 6 but I STILL remember watching this, memories from our youth stay with us longer without phones and digital cameras even!

[@kc4532]

He did this amazing performance as he was dying from AIDS. He was an incredible performer. We will never see anyone like Freddie again.

[@keithhart3689]

You are watching the number 1 rated live rock performance ever period!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@barbaramay1866]

I have watched this performance by Queen at least 20 times since I found it here on YT. Those four master musicians and songwriters came within 7 seconds of their allotted time slot for this rock concert. We will never, ever see another Freddie Mercury. Ever. Lady Gaga was one year old when this concert took place. Her stage name came from Freddie’s Radio Gaga song because her advisors said her dramatic style was similar to Freddie’s. Freddie, another genius gone too soon, but what a beautiful legacy of music and performances he left for us to enjoy. 💕 Love you Freddie💕

[@CrystalCarrington]

You can say that again, x

[@ppdan]

Number 1 rated live performance of any genre!

[@karen-np8zn]

nahh queen werent rock they were commercial

[@ppdan]

@@karen-np8zn 2 possibilities, trolling or no idea what you are talking about.

[@BudhagRizzo]

There will never be another Freddy Mercury. He was taken from us way too soon.

[@OR_WineLady]

😢

[@apollomemories7399]

Freddie.

[@zoebasford7651]

Legends live forever.

[@wykydytron]

Arguably that made him legend as all those who live too long become "villains" sooner or later.

[@robo707]

Totally agree

[@WendyCoy-f2v]

Planet is billions of years old and we were fortunate to be around the same time as Freddie Mercury ❤

[@deborahallen3318]

Indeed we were.😁👑🫶

[@carolphillips1593]

❤

[@Dawnie65]

Almost definitely and David Bowie

[@julianglandfield1735]

IMPOSSIBLE to watch without getting goose bumps all over.

[@tuppyjo431]

Freddie Mercury was considered an opera singer with a four octave range. He hated the shape of his teeth but didn’t change them for fear of ruining his singing voice. Perfection💗💗💗

[@M4leDiction]

His voice was more important to him than his vanity. Not only for me, the greatest that modern music has ever had.

[@willemgermishuys9531]

They are LEGENDS! 👍👍👍

[@minnaripatti-terho1275]

​​@@M4leDiction If I understand right, he sing falsetto quite often on live, but it is not recorded so much. Some experts looked and listened live performances and counted notes, and that was the result. Somewhere olso was information that Freddie and Queen made music in 14 genres.

[@RB-wg3qm]

My favorite story of his... Interviewer asked him, what was his favorite to play. Without hesitation, he answered THE CROWD.

[@StewedFishProductions]

FYI: I'm 66, live in London and was in this crowd that day (in 1985)... I was there with three friends and still remember the price of the tickets (£5.00 each PLUS a £20 'donation' each for the 'Live Aid Charity'). I personally only wanted to hear/see three of the acts (David Bowie, Status Quo and Queen); Queen came on about 6.30pm and as you can see, Freddie held the audience in the palm of his hand... NEVER forget that day and I'm so happy that it was filmed/recorded for posterity...

[@jo_jolambrini6775]

I was there too and I was just turned 16 and was the first time I heard Queen live. I was hooked forever. I saw them twice the following year (1986) one again at Wembley and Freddie's last ever LIVE performance with Queen at Knebworth in August 1986. Queen weren't on the official line up as they kept Geldof on his toes and wouldn't commit (Brian May's funny imitation of Bob is hilarious when he say "Brian we have to have a commitment". I think Queen were very clever (obviously) as they picked the time slot of 6.40pm as they knew that everyone will be sat in front of their TVs for the 6 o'clock news (that Live Aid had to break off for). For 20 minutes on a day in 1985 England was ruled by a different Queen

[@StewedFishProductions]

@@jo_jolambrini6775 Yes, you just reminded me (which TBH, I had totally forgotten about), that Queen hadn't commited and it was only rumoured that they 'may' still attend...

[@DonaReeve]

That was a hot day too, one I'll never forget either, not forgetting concorde and phill Collins kicking it off in America.

[@aperson5062]

I was at the US show, not as good as the Wembly show, but still epic.

[@ThepplforHarris47]

@@jo_jolambrini6775 I was maybe three years old at the time. As an adult I would loved to be able to see Queen live w Freddie. I love him so much.

[@michelerenea100]

I love seeing our younger generations appreciating Freddie. He was one of the greatest and gone too soon. Fly High Freddie! You are loved!

[@deadpanbarry5442]

😊 His light shone brightly as they say. 💡👌A true entertainer 🎶🎶

[@carolphillips1593]

❤❤❤❤

[@amandarasmussen6975]

Freddie Mercury - ultimate performer and artist. Brian May (curly hair) on guitar has just had a stroke and is recovering but can’t use his arm. His guitar playing is incredible. Well done for appreciating one of the best groups ever.

[@brianyoung3]

That's right kids. This is live music being created on the spot. No over dubs, no lip sync, live voice with no effects, guitar, drums.... everything. These people are talented

[@mcfcguvnors]

n no pauses for phillip schofield scam bitcoin ads ... WTAF

[@willemgermishuys9531]

Legends!

[@greatlakespulse]

Pure talent! Truly legendary.

[@tatjanababin355]

I svaki od njih je zavrsio fakultet. Mej astrofiziku, Rodzer stomatologiju, Dikson je inzenjer, a Fredi dizajn.

[@johncook802]

Only tape used in concert was the operatic verse in bohemian rhapsody. Impossible to do live, and to big not to play at any concert. The band left the stage as this verse played. No fakery required.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Queen- Freddie Mercury lead singer diploma in Graphic Arts and Design, Sir Dr Brian May lead guitar PHD in Astrophysics, Roger Taylor drums Degree in Biology after changing from Dentistry, John Deacon bass guitar First Class Honours Degree in Electronics, all four are multi instrumentalists all four wrote number one hits, all four are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Songwriters Hall of Fame there you have the best band ❤ x

[@davebox588]

John Deacon also made the "Deaky Amp" from parts he found in a skip. It could produce sounds reminiscent of various orchestral instruments, such as violin, cello, trombone, clarinet, or even vocals. It was used to create sounds for the Procession track on Queen II. Various sound engineers tried to reproduce it but didn't succeed until 2010. Brian May, along with making (with his Dad) the Red Special he played his whole career, also created the tape loop machine he uses to such great effect on "Brighton Rock". You need at least two amps and delays to recreate it nowadays.

[@elainehumphrey2307]

We will never see the likes of Queen ever again. The greatest British band ever. ❤

[@calador1918]

And legends every one

[@michellefoster9827]

The older I get the more I respect and appreciate Queen! Amazing group of people and so talented.

[@loetzcollector466]

Jesus they make Dolf Lundgren embarrassed

[@nighthawkde4522]

No one, and I mean NO ONE could command an audience like Freddie. I am so privileged to have grown up with this music. The younger generation has no idea but I have hope with reactions like this.

[@bonsai1968]

Excellent comment, thank you. I only remember David Bowie saying "how could I get on stage after Queen performed?" So many legends and we, born somewhere in the 1960ies, were privileged. Each era has its respected heroes, and we all had Freddie ❤ RIP

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

May I strongly suggest you investigate another young GenZ artist, Ms. Courtney Hadwin, now 20yo, has been singing as long as she can remember. Discovered all this old amazing music (from the 1950's, 60's, 70's and even 80's) when she was still a pre-teen, with artists like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, James Brown, Mick Jagger, and Bruce Springsteen, amongst many others. Fell in love with James Brown's style of freely moving to the music, with his amazing stage presence. Later, discovered Freddie Mercury, though I don't know when, for sure. Janice Joplin, Tina Turner, Etta James, Aretha Franklin...lots of influences in her voice and stage presence. Just lets herself go, free to move with the music, yet informed by all the old performances she watched here on KZbin. I'd strongly recommend trying these three original songs by Ms. Courtney Hadwin, probably in this order. Jagged (original, short, FAST) LIVE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g17TpHWkmMall5I Christmas Rocks! (original, fairly short, Joan Jett style) LIVE - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJfadIF_hsZ0ldU Monsters (original) music video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGK7qqqVqqmLeqs Monsters is uniquely her own, after going viral on AGT in 2018 at age 13/14yo she got a LOT more internet and in-person bullying and trolling. Video takes place in an old school, revisiting the painful truths of spending your teen years as the recipient of a lot of hate and diss'ing. Monsters indeed. Oh, yeah, do y'all know about the record label executive from back then who signed Janice Joplin back in the day? Mr. Clive Davis? He was honored at the end of April 2024 at Carnegie Hall for this year's NY Pops orchestra's annual birthday celebration. He personally invited Ms. Courtney Hadwin to perform, in honor of Janice Joplin, who died young, since Ms. Courtney had ALSO learned (via KZbin) to sing in that old style that grew out of artists raised singing in choirs of America's black churches, where a uniquely distinctive vocal squall and later the quintessential rock growl grew as kids grew up and turned from gospel music from America's South to this new kind of music Rock&Roll that was growing up from many influences, from many roots drawing on soul music, blues, even folk music, creating a whole new genre in the 1950's and 60's. She sang 'Piece of My Heart' to open the show with all the guest artists he'd signed and 'guided' their careers. No full video was nor will be released from that night, but a significant snippet of most of Ms. Courtney's performance WAS released to her to post on her KZbin channel. Fans combined her semi-official snippet with other fan video and video snippets from a couple of interviews of Clive Davis and her producer/co-writer Kevin Bowe were included before the mashup of official and fan videos of her performance. This was about 6 weeks BEFORE HER 20th BIRTHDAY! Carnegie Hall! Amazing. See for yourself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l17PaZeefsyiepI Kevin Bowe longer extract about Ms. Courtney Hadwin from full interview. Yes, she was signed by both Simon Cowell's Syco (UK) and Sony's Arista (USA) at age 14 in December 2018 after AGT finished: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enfFiKGEj5WkfpY Reaction video to her live cover of "Sucker" by the Jonas Brother, but this is done HER WAY! This includes analysis of the influences on her voice, how that old gospel music influence from Southern US black churches is so unique in this young British white girl (15 years old at time of that live cover performance in a studio): kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4KaaGR5mJKCq5I You may remember her viral audition on AGT in 2018, the shy British girl who came to America with her dad at invitation of Simon Cowell's organization running the show after she had first shown up in UK on The Voice Kids (UK) season 1. AGT viral audition, singing Otis Brown's posthumously released 1968 song "Hard to Handle" done in the style of Etta James, who covered the song and adjusted the lyrics and music a bit for female protagonist, then performed it in 1980s with The Grateful Dead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooG6f3WLqbKBqbM In 2017, Ms. Courtney Hadwin's "The Voice Kids (UK)" audition was on first (or second? don' remember) day of filming that first season of new show, so everyone was still trying to figure out how this'd work, when to turn, when not to turn so as to keep space on your team as a coach to be able to pick up any super-talented kid who turned up late in audition process. There was a LOT going on as all three coaches tried to figure out this new way of interacting with music, with their backs turned. See for yourself her Journey from start to finish at grand finale where another of 6 finalists won after performing (well) a Beyonce hit cover song. kzbin.info/www/bejne/paWXdoRvmN9ritU Enjoy! Some youngsters LOVE the music and musical influences we Boomers grew up with!

[@libormacat8950]

Robbie williams easily can command an audience like that...

[@jklin2987]

@@libormacat8950 Who?

[@calador1918]

​@@libormacat8950I love robbie but even he would be the first one to agree he doesn't belong in the same sentence as Freddie Mercury

[@BradP76]

It’s sad to us gen X’ers but it is true that music today falls far short of what we grew up with. I like seeing your eyes light up upon hearing what we heard everyday.

[@JenniferKlumpp]

I think Freddie really would have enjoyed working with Chappelle Roan.

[@theirreverentreader6970]

​@@JenniferKlumpp and Florence and the machine. That snow was a damn religious experience. She had is all under a spell. It was amazing!

[@bakerfx4968]

Listen to “Window of the waking mind” by Coheed and Cambria if you want to hear some newer theatrical rock

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

60s,70s and 80s were the best time ever for music. Nothing better since then. I'm glad I was in my teens and twenties going into my thirties during that time.

[@CatMama5]

I think my favorite part of this is seeing how much they are enjoying this video. Definitely listen to more of Queen! It’s never a bad idea.

[@JennyColwell-tb6cm]

They are British and this concert was at Wembley Stadium London. Freddie Mercury is the lead vocalist and the whole band is Queen. Rest in Peace Freddie we still love the music you left us.

[@Hey-Hey-Paula]

Well said, we certainly do ❤

[@magdahoekstra1694]

And the fantastic thing is as well that Adam Lambert has taken up the singer role with total respect to Freddie and the guitarist is still there, playing. Unbelievable and a great number of youth are still singing the Queen songs often without realizing where it originated

[@littlecente1133]

True but worth mentioning that the man himself was Indian

[@JennyColwell-tb6cm]

@@littlecente1133 ​ yes... I could have mentioned he was born in Zanzibar (a british protectorate) and was sent to school in India. His father was a British civil servant in Zanzibar (although you might like to think he was Indian because of his skin colour) Freddie's parents were Parsis ...Religion Zoroastrian. They went to Uk when Freddie (Farouke was his name then)was 16 to escape the violence in Zanzibar. I don't think he ever claimed to be Indian. Parsis think of themselves as Persian but Freddie was a British citizen and that is what he thought of himself as. The rest of the band were British as well. Why did you think he was Indian, I wonder? What I thought should happen was that the 2 lads doing the reaction would look it all up for themselves if interested.

[@lancehenegar8323]

@@barryscott8041 Nonsense. I enjoy watching them learn as they go.

[@bryankautz826]

This is what vocals sound like without autotunes, when artists relied on their actual talent and not technology. Glad you were able to appreciate it. Cheers 👍

[@TreasureDeal]

It was way better then. ❤

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

Autotune can be nice, if used right, like in Cher's song "Believe."

[@lisalittlejohn8643]

Also,no one was hooked on ear buds. Heard the best harmony from multiple singers w/o any need for assistance.

[@deborahallen3318]

Throughly enjoyed watching your reaction to the greatest band to ever grace the stage and we will never forget the legendary frontman Freddie Mercury. One of the best things that you could do for your ears is to dive in the Queen rabbit hole. How many Queenies agree?🫶👑💙🌈

[@joannedarley1893]

Hell yeah.

[@sylviafarese8837]

Agree!’

[@StephenHowton]

Absolutely!

[@pegaltman8636]

Deborah i am an original Queenie I completely agree. Their reactions were great! I am the same age as Freddie, we are both 75! Freddie in heaven, me in Seattle. Got to see them live more than once!! I still get lost in their performances!🤩🥳Keep listening to them you will enjoy every minute! Welcome to our world. 🌍

[@teijaflink2226]

Great reaction. I went into the rabbit hole and it's impossible to get back up, totally obsessed with Queen now.

[@debbicook1584]

There were NO mobile phones in '84, you were in the moment living it! There were 1.9 BILLION people watching this LIVE on TV all over the world!! I'm 65 and was 24 watching at a friend's house in Newcastle, I'll never forget this performance ❤️

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

Well, they did exist, they just weren't ubiquitous. Motorola developed the first truly mobile phone in 1973.

[@lilyofthevalley1096]

I went with my husband, travelled from Newcastle central by coach, was a fantastic experience, after the concert it took well over an hour to get out of the car park !

[@jujujupiter]

There were no mobile phones in 1984 but there were also no mobile phones in 1985 which is when this concert took place.

[@jujujupiter]

@@ChrissonatorOFL thank you, Mr. Pedantic

[@debbicook1584]

@jujujupiter yup, got the year wrong, apologies, technically now I'm very old 😂🤣

[@mrk8050]

At the time of Live Aid I was serving in the British Royal Marine Commandos in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. We listened to it on the radio. We were surrounded by the full horror of the Famine, but when Queen came on the radio those poor soles who were there even reacted in a very positive way. I remember that a lot of us Royal Marine Commandos were crying watching some of the children dancing along, I'm teary eyed just remembering. I looked around at men I had fought alongside, who were tough, hardened Royal Marine Commandos who had fought a life and death war against Argentinian's in 82. By the end of Queen's set we were dancing with the children. It went along way to help build their trust in us. The famine is only one of many terrible memories I have from 35 years of active service, and over 3 years hospitalisation. But when I remember the smiles on the children's faces, and their laughter at the terrible way we danced always reminds me that humanity will always find it's way through even the worst of times. I only watched it for the first time just over a year ago, my son put it on the TV. A lot of memories came back and a lot of tears. My amazing Wife took me to see Queen at Wembley, U.K., in 1986 two weeks after I got back from Ethiopia as a surprise, we also went to the last Queen concert they ever did. I saw Queen live 8 times in all (my wife only 6 ha ha), they were incredible live. And yes, I am an old fart.

[@ellesee7079]

Thank you for your service. Appreciate what you did for me.

[@handydudee]

Thank you for your service, Sir!

[@SwissMiss138]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ellenstrack6274]

Thank you for your service. And fir the story you painted. I was in the 89,000 people crows at JFK stadium in Philidelphia and we knew the reason for being there. I am a nurse andxall I can say is God bless you for the assistance you provided.

[@williamchapman1538]

Thanks for sharing this experience. It really impressed me to read it. It is amazing how music can unite us. God bless you!!

[@Mikey-DiLo]

Gentlemen Queen is not a him it is them. Freddie always said he was 25% of the band. It took all of them to be this special. Their performance is considered one of the best in rock history.

[@debrajames3869]

Most newcomers to Queen only see Freddie. I think that's only natural considering what a dynamo he was on stage. If they continue to react to Queen, they will start to realize how tight the entire band was.

[@Mikey-DiLo]

@debrajames3869 agreed. I think with some of the newer performers it is a singer with session musicians. I remember one reactor didn't get the concept of the band being together and not just Freddie.

[@teijaflink2226]

Yeah it's bit frustrating when people ignore rest of the band like it's a solo performance, they all where 25% of the band(at least according to them). Sure I can understand it too as Freddie was so amazing and such a larger in life person. But reactors could at least do tiny bit of research and check up the names of the band first. Sure when you get more into Queen you will realise how incredibly talented they all where and that if you took away one member Queen would not have sounded as Queen anymore. They created together the unique Queen sound that no one can imitate.

[@teijaflink2226]

I do feel it's slightly disrespectful to not at least check out if it's a band and not a solo performance first.

[@patsykenny9188]

Thank you from 72yr old

[@MJG206]

Man, guys, i cant imagine the pure joy of discovering Queen for the first time.

[@davidmoffatt5306]

One of my High School friends introduced me to Queen back in the early 70's. Best thing he ever did for me. This band and their music has to be my all time favourite of all time and should, and will, go down in music history,, they were innovative, exciting, and fun.

[@LinkRocks]

That's why I watch Queen reaction videos. I can't unlisten to the band so I live through these guys who are experiencing them for the first time.

[@magdamada58]

Aż im zazdroszczę

[@mc-lb9dk]

1974. day before yesterday that is

[@rapsack7058]

ANd when you are once at the hook you figure out, then you have a lot to listen, barley any band was such produtive in such high quality! Every song is realy different, many different styles and sounds! And they have so many funny songs, like bicle race and bat bottom girls or i am in love in my car!

[@PamelaNiemi]

Freddie Mercury was and still is a legend. R.I.P

[@TheBlackcredo]

What they didn't show was that their drummer, Roger Taylor, handles most of the backing vocals. He's an absolute machine and can still do it to this day.

[@joyceharkin3641]

The only disappointing thing about this video is that you only get a couple of glimpses of Roger. Because Freddie's voice wasn't at its best that day you can hear he was struggling as the set went on. You can also clearly hear Roger's voice getting louder and louder as he supports Freddie. Great, tight band who always supported and understood one another.

[@darklyweird]

Roger's got an insane rock n roll voice. I've always enjoyed his back vocals!

[@TheBlackcredo]

@@darklyweird honestly, he should have sang lead more often and on singles. He'd have been recognised as one of rock's best and most distinctive singers. I'd even argue the same for Brian.

[@maryannkelley6808]

Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Queen: Freddie Mercury, vocalist, pianist, front man. Sir Dr. Brian May, guitarist, astro physicist . Roger Taylor, drummer, vocalist. John Deacon bassist. The four of these awesome musicians make up Queen. They each wrote #1 hits. And if you want to grow your channel, react to more Queen, the Queenies will drive up your views and likes. To get a good idea of the power of Freddie's voice, react to Somebody to Love, Montreal 1981. You won't regret it!

[@luciasantiagotaylor8817]

Absolutely ❤

[@deborahallen3318]

Mary is right, if you play Queen.........they will come!🫶👑

[@terrimobley6067]

☝️ Somebody to Love in Montreal!!

[@eveningstar1]

John Deacon - first class honors in electronic engineering (from Kings College) + song writer + inventor of amplifiers!

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

@@eveningstar1 yes indeed! These guys were rockstars of the tippy top tier, both as rockers and in their personal and 'other profession' lives. Sir Brian May just astounds me. They all do. And Freddie! This is where you learn how to ROCK!

[@laurarodriguz1141]

Watching the two of you recognizing We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions just makes me smile.

[@Vikingkween72]

And Radio Ga Ga

[@marybrunner1058]

Loved that, too!

[@jeanieatl]

Me too!!!

[@jtrain5615]

Same

[@suzie4211]

It’s really great to see your reaction to this phenomenal music event. Love your enthusiasm.! I grew up with Queen when they first hit the scene back in the early 70’s. They are Rock Royalty. Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest performers to have walked this earth and to have witnessed live. Queen absolutely stole the show at Live Aid.!

[@melocratusa1374]

“It doesn’t look like 1985!” 😂😂😂 Boys, you already said it was amazing that nobody had their phones out. So, yeah, that’s what 1985 looks like.

[@janetphillips2875]

Were they even born in 1985? Haha

[@kathysyphrit5713]

I am amazed that there is a generation has NO idea what grand music they missed out on in the time we were living it.

[@joyceshannon7258]

And that generation, that has no idea, will get older and say the same about a new generation that is watching this Live Aid!

[@natishagough]

Yeah. Real singers with amazing voices, no need to auto tune. That's what we had 😊

[@reneesavoca8517]

They don't teach music history in school. So unless their parents teach them they'll never know anything about good music and it's Legends

[@KathrynMitchell-z5c]

I am in my late 20s and unfortunately was not alive for the 80s music, but damn do I wish I was because I would 1000% have loved to see these amazing bands play. I’m blown away that people now don’t know who this band is😱

[@doowappable]

Its nice they are discovering it but it's also sad they dont know.. they keep saying "didnt know it was this guy singing this" as if its a solo artist. I'm also sad for them they have to deal with the modern generic music thats been pumped out.

[@plefevre]

Queen absolutely stole the show. The crowd was there to see all the bands playing 20 minutes each that day. You would have thought they were all just there to see Queen. I sat and watched the whole thing from Australia and I knew I was watching something I would probably never see again in my life. Wish I could have been there.

[@davidarmitage289]

Same here in Canada

[@beckyschrage7554]

So glad you appreciate real music from my teenage era. What you don’t realize is that Freddie Mercury, that singer, was battling aids at that time and still gave this incredible performance ❤

[@MableM1985]

Oh and 40% of the world’s population at the time watched the concert live on tv.

[@matthewrandom4523]

Like me 👍

[@jillmortlock8439]

​@matthewrandom4523 me too in New Zealand.

[@MableM1985]

Me too, in Wyoming!

[@holaclaudittaful]

Like me in Dublin, Ireland 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@Mirr1706]

Watched the whole 16-17 hours!! Started in London at 7:00 am Toronto time and ended in Philadelphia at midnight Toronto time. Queen stole the show!!

[@Rainbow-sb7eo]

Freddie Mercury actually conducted 72,000 people from stage to sing along in perfect pitch, harmony and rhythm! Masterpiece! 👏👏👏

[@Ahsoka_Tano]

No one could ever command a audience like Freddie did. His talent was unmatched.

[@libormacat8950]

That was true until Robbie Williams was born, his Knebworth concert is greatest gig I've ever watched

[@davidarmitage289]

Bono was a close second ro Freddy that day

[@ErikAnthonyPlus]

I am 54 years old and was 15 years old when live aid was performed in front of the world via television. First, I need to reiterate, cause I’m sure you’ve heard this before that this indeed is the arguably greatest live performance in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. As a member of my generation, I needed to leave you guys a comment because of the appreciation for your observations - it was really heartfelt and I appreciate it . These were times when a concert ticket cost $18.50 and a concert would go on for three hours. And your parents didn’t care where you were or what you were doing or how you got there or when you would be home. You had absolute untraceable freedom as a teenager to rebel against society or go get drunk in New York or whatever your major city was and smoke cigarettes . All the people in that crowd are respectful to each other because they want to be not because they need to be. Live Aid raised over $1 million which back then was a metric fuck ton of money, the goal was to feed people in Africa who were dying of famine and all of the performers played for free. I’m so happy that you both have the appreciation for musicians who play real instruments while singing and moving around the stage. I have been a hip-hop fan since hip-hop was born in the South Bronx. I understand a beat. I understand rhyme schemes, and how difficult it is to write out 12 bars of rhymes . I’ve DJ with finals on the ones and two s and I have mad respect for MC’s like Rakim , KRS-1, and the Beastie Boys, so I mean no disrespect, but this is called REAL music and these are not bars; they are lyrics and that’s not an 808 that’s a bass player which by the way is pronounced like BASE like a baseball I’ve heard too many young people pronounce this as the fish An important thing to keep in mind too is that this is during a time in which there’s the AIDS epidemic and homosexuality is highly frowned on and homosexuals were beaten on the streets. But when it came to Freddie Mercury, even the most homophobic motherfuckers bowed down to him because he was a walking, living God . Freddy was so effeminate that a lot of comedians and regular people would use the expression while that’s almost this guy is Freddie Mercury. People weren’t so sensitive back then people could take a joke.. No one gave 101% like Freddie Mercury did when he engaged with the fans in the audience. This performance was always excellent and I know that I’m not alone when I say that people in my generation who were born around 1970 still to this day miss Freddy just like we miss Eddie Van Halen. And just like Eddie Van Halen you didn’t need to like the band Van Halen, you didn’t have to like queen, but you couldn’t help but love Freddy. Really excellent guys I appreciate your enthusiasm. You are truly sincere when you broadcast this. You’re not jumping out of your chair every 14 seconds freaking out you’re taking it all in. You’re comparing it to today’s world. Most young people apply today’s world to the past and that is called presentism and it is wrong and stupid . The comment you made about the phones was funny. You see that’s the difference between you guys and a lot of young people, your age who do these reaction videos, in that they are in such disbelief that they think this is AI generated. Again, applying today’s technology to the past It’s really stupid and you guys don’t do that you make comparisons and your elders such as myself appreciate your observations and the comparisons that you make. Really very impressed guys keep up the good work. God bless.

[@DrVonChilla]

I was 20 years old when this live broadcast took place. Youngsters today will NEVER KNOW the sheer power of my generation's unity around our music. NEVER

[@joelholland8523]

I agree 👍 I was born in the 80s and growing up there was still all the greats played at home and on the radio. Back when it was 90% class/talent and 10% show. There all actors these days it's bs. Freddie is similar to MJ. He's a great entertainer. They'd have to be one of the greatest bands of all time. I grew up watching the mighty ducks 😂 remember queens song in it.

[@michaelb2388]

Don't be silly. I was born in 1962 and I watched this live on TV when I was 23. At that time Queen were out of favour, they were seem as old hat by most young people. It was only this performance that made them popular again in the UK. Also I disagree with your comment on unity. There was no unity, people liked different music when I was a teenager and it was much more tribal and often violent.

[@elianamariano308]

I totally agree with you. I watched it live and I went to Rock in Rio to watch them sing. 💜💜💜💜🇧🇷

[@SwissMiss138]

I was 15 and remember it well. ❤

[@HomelightRealtyAZ]

Don't be silly. The 50's and 60's brought the great music of the 70's and 80's.

[@jimbirch158]

It's insane to think that all those people bought their tickets not knowing that Queen would perform because they were added just a few days before the concert!

[@jimfisherimperial]

The second song, Radio GaGa is where Lady Gaga got her name. She's a huge fan of Queen.

[@pobstrel]

Brian May played a guitar solo on her You And I single and performed it with her at the MTV awards.

[@cheryllee8717]

I never knew that.

[@GMObkirchner]

Wow! I had no idea! Now I like her even more.

[@emmafrew2832]

shes always had taste!

[@davidarmitage289]

Thanks i had no idea about that!!!

[@xbluebae]

As a Brit born in 95, Queen was actively played in pubs - and drunk, sober, or whatever, EVERYONE would be singing, especially Bohemian Rhapsody, at the breakdown, you bet your bottom dollar, *the entire place* will impromptu headbang - no matter what genres you listen to 😁 Watching you guys makes me feel old ❤

[@karenrobinson129]

I was privileged to grow up in this era. I listen to music today, and it's not a patch on what we had.

[@MamaKitty-rs7kp]

👏👏👏👏

[@bencollins4168]

My youngest (7) insists on certain queen tracks be played in the car on a very regular basis

[@karenrobinson129]

@bencollins4168 Brilliant! He has wonderful taste. He's smart.😁

[@bencollins4168]

@@karenrobinson129 his favourite is we will rock you followed by another one bites the dust

[@karenrobinson129]

@bencollins4168 Wow! Mine is We are the champions. I'm a Rangers supporter 💙. 😁 I grew up with Queen,ELO, and Bryan Ferry playing constantly as I was the youngest of 3. Sadly, I had to listen to Perry Como,Max Bygraves, and Sydney Devine, who were my parents' favourites.🙈😂

[@MableM1985]

Freddie had a throat infection at the time and was told not to perform by his doctors. He still performed but had to adjust to some lower melodics to protect his voice for the full 20 minutes. Freddie had hyperdontia, which meant he had four extra incisor teeth which caused a bad overbite. Although he was bullied most of his life for it he never had surgery because he wasn’t sure if it would affect his singing voice.

[@davebox588]

Also, it turned out he had a laryngeal defect that gave him the Mercury Growl. Early on in Japan (IIRC) he tried to sing high notes but the resulting damage meant they had to cancel. After that Roger Taylor (drums) would carry the high notes and Freddy would drop an octave. That growl gave him his voice and I don't think anyone ever regretted it.

[@ChristopherMahony370]

@@davebox588 Freddie had a voice that stretched over 5 octaves. He was able to sing very low and also very high. Roger Taylor was able to sing high when he was younger, but lost the ability to reach those notes around half way through the life of the band. Freddie never lost his range, and even when he was dying of Aids, he could still hit the high notes. The Mercury Growl as you call it was because Freddie was also able to use his ventricular folds, something that was rare for singers to be able to do.

[@davebox588]

@@ChristopherMahony370 Anyone who sings falsetto is using their venticular folds. That includes you and me. It really isn't anywhere rare, though a falsetto or castrato libretto singer has to train to sustain it. Don't know if Freddie ever used deep notes, otherwise I have no idea what five octaves you're talking about (Wiki says he had 4, and an untrained human typically has 3.5. Analysis has shown his to be “normal for a healthy adult” but subsequent measurements only demonstrate 3 octaves - "F#2 to the high pitch G5"). Listen to any of their live performances except the very early ones. I went to a Queen concert in '74 (magnificent BTW) and by then Taylor was already covering the high notes. Their official biography (which I sadly no longer have) stated that in a concert in Japan Freddie's voice broke down and since then he never tried to 'go high'. Freddie last sang live in '86 aged 39. Taylor was 36 at that time. All of us lose range with age. No big deal, but there are no live recordings I've ever seen (and I've been a great fan since Queen II) where Freddie (a natural baritone) covers the higher notes. I'm not sure if YT will allow me to add links but the evidence is a five minute Google search away.(I'll give the links in a separate reply in case the whole comment gets dumped).

[@ChristopherMahony370]

@@davebox588 Hi Dave, it’s lovely that you got to see the band live. I too was lucky enough to attend quite a number of live performances as my Father was a good friend of Freddie and John and what you say about Freddie never singing high live after the ‘Japan’ tour just simply is not true. Freddie’s voice was put through a lot and just like any singer, he occasionally would not be able to sing as well as usual because his voice got tired and strained, or he was suffering from a throat infection, and Freddie was very skilled at judging what his voice was or was not able to cope with during each performance and adjust accordingly, and the other band members would support as and when necessary, but if he could sing the high notes he did and he certainly never just decided to not sing them. Freddie gave 100% during every performance. As for his five octave range, my father spoke of Freddie being able to span five octaves, and believe me, my father would know.😉

[@davebox588]

@@ChristopherMahony370 Hi Christopher. I would in no way dis Freddie's voice, and certainly no disrespect to Pop. But a trained opera singer only achieves five octaves after years of voice coaching. Even then sopranos have to train prior to a performance to comfortably attain the top of their range, as with the C6 from Allegri's Miserere mei, deus. Probably the highest tone you'll hear in popular opera is the F6 in "Queen of the Night" from the Magic Flute. I did a quick search for popular vocalists who have a five octave range and the one that repeatedly comes up is Mariah Carey. So if Freddie were to have a range of five octaves, what is Roger Taylor capable of considering he frequently sings above Freddie? Have a good weekend 🙂

[@pamelamiller4289]

I’m 70 and recently showed this concert to my teenage grandsons. They were blown away by it. They also knew the two songs you knew and didn’t know it came from Queen

[@AngelJepsen]

I remember watching this live on MTV, knowing who Queen was and still being blown away by the crowd and Freddie’s stage presence. It still blows me away. I miss 80s MTV❤. It’s fun seeing it again through someone else for the first time. Thanks for sharing! 22:13

[@MikeSmith-ry8hi]

Freddie Mercury. Greatest frontman in rock history. Scientists have studied his voice because it was so unique and powerful. He died in 1991 of AIDS.

[@pendleeldnep]

the treatment for aids

[@ArielleNaMara]

@@pendleeldnep - there was no "treatment" yet when Freddie died. 😭

[@pendleeldnep]

@@ArielleNaMara AZT - a dangerous drug. do your research

[@MikeSmith-ry8hi]

@@pendleeldnep Why does everything have to end up as an argument in pointless video post comments? The guy died of AIDS. Nobody disputes that. Yes, AZT was imperfect.

[@Daria-bg3ds]

Correct. And Anthony Fauci was behind it.

[@lorilxn1597]

72,000 witnessed the six-song set in person and almost 2 billion people across 150 countries tuned in to the live performance on TV. In 2005, it was voted the greatest live performance in the history of rock. Following the performance, the band saw a sizeable uptick in record sales, and Roger Taylor called it a "shot in the arm". Freddie Mercury shared similar sentiments a year later during an interview with Music Life, a Japanese magazine. "From our perspective, the fact that Live Aid happened when it did was really lucky," he said. Perhaps the most special moment of the performance came about seven minutes in, when Mercury rallied the crowd to sing "Aaaaaay-o" along with him - it would go on to become known as 'The Note Heard Round The World'. Freddie had 72,000+ people in the palm of his hands and well and truly rocked the world.

[@rubydazzler]

it looks like a helluva lot more than 72,000, I'd guess a 100k at least? 20 minutes when a different Queen ruled England ;)

[@stormsbrewingnc5898]

I hope y’all listen again with less talking and hear the words. Queen stole the show that day. Rest In Peace, Freddie Mercury. The music lives on forever. New fans I’m sure. Great reaction guys ❤

[@TreasureDeal]

I agree. Less chat, more listening. Queen is sacred.

[@lissettejavier3777]

I am so glad you guys enjoyed hearing Freddie Mercury. Truly one of the greatest performers to ever be heard. But I am also thrilled at how much you loved the guitarist. Brian May is also a legend.

[@TheSpookyDuke]

Live Aid - the best show in the history of this sad old planet. 80s 4ever!

[@Marcus_1001]

This is widely considered the greatest live rock performance of all time. I will NEVER forget watching this live on TV on that hot summer day in July of 1985. I spent almost every day of that summer in our pool, but not this day. I was GLUED to that television set. The house could have started on fire and I would not have moved. LOL

[@AnaRafaelaDionísio]

They don't make covers, they only have originals. The 4o song "crazy little thing called love" is a tribute they wrote as a tribute to Elvis Presley.

[@sarahholland2600]

Freddie wrote it. In 10 minutes. In the bath.

[@kenn_foxx5563]

@@sarahholland2600 The David Bowie collaboration for Under Pressure is also an amazing story. Look it up because i don't want to butcher it

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

That explains why it has that Elvis feel. I literally first thought it was Elvis when I first heard the song on the radio. lol

[@kakunaa1]

I remember the first time I heard it saying "this is in Elvis style!"

[@kristineschneider9322]

The lead guitar player, Brian May, and the drummer, Roger Taylor, are still playing live concert tours as Queen to this day, at 78 years old!

[@roberteasleysr9108]

I’m 72 years old and loved your reaction to this concert !!! Thank you for finding a great band !

[@trecchannel4205]

The minute Freddie Mercury starts his call and response scat with the Wembley Stadium crowd,that’s when he STOLE Live Aid. What a fucking showman.

[@garethjamesdavies6850]

It was Live Aid for Africa Wembley Stadium London 1985 . I among millions of others watched on tv..live. Never to be forgotten. ❤

[@bonniebickett4520]

Queen saved Live Aid... Bob Geldolf was a genius for booking Queen at the last minute. I drove home from work, 20 min. drive, watched 20 min of the concert and drove back to work 20 min!

[@mamabear9325]

What a joy to watch two young men learning why granny rocks the house with or without her phone. We weren't born 70 yo. ❤❤

[@johnfused8281]

Bit to modern for my granny lol

[@Erulin68]

No over the top light show, no backup dancers, costume changes or auto-tune. Just 4 masterful musicians practicing their craft and nearly 40 years later still blowing people's minds.

[@Lynnpjjbdndji]

I was there ..... One of the Best days of my life something happened that day 100.000 people just one Voice !!!

[@margaretgrady9836]

That is so exciting that you were there!!!! A memory for a life time!!! An amazing talent...gone too soon!!! If I'm correct this was his last performance?

[@debianowns4393]

@@margaretgrady9836 Knebworth 86 was his last :) and yes I agree, Freddie was the GOAT.

[@margaretgrady9836]

@@debianowns4393 Thank you for that information

[@bab5panky]

Yes, I was also there still gives me chills especially at the end the sound of us all singing Feed the World , do they know it's Christmas time in the middle of summer.

[@lucentaunisage]

You're in the "I know this song!" phase! Welcome, it's wonderful around here!

[@lorilxn1597]

I watched the whole concert on TV in 1985 with about 2 billion others. Hours of entertainment

[@michellefranco5648]

Me too , best day/night ever

[@marilyndurham738]

Live Aid, The best day of TV watching in my life, i watched every minute I was awake🎉❤🎉

[@anastasiabeaverhausen516]

I was watching too. We were excited to see Phil Collins play in England and fly the Concorde to play in the US. But no one compared to Queen. They were legendary.

[@lauriespratt3972]

Me too. What a powerful event that did a lot of good for those suiffering on the other side if the world

[@pretzeltime3900]

I was 22 years old, stationed in Germany and watched this live on TV. It was live all over the world. Such an awesome memory. Live music and people having fun.

[@mattsmith7490]

I was stationed in Stuttgart in 1985, and I was at the show. I traded shifts to go with my best friend and his girlfriend. I wanted to see The Who and that was why I went. Didn't even know Queen was going to perform! Got lucky, I guess. We had no idea what to expect. Great show. David Bowie came out next and the crowd got louder!

[@billschwener2283]

Freddie Mercury is the best frontman ever. He commanded the audience.

[@angelaregan475]

You've obviously never seen a Robbie Williams concert

[@billschwener2283]

@@angelaregan475 Not even close imo.

[@davidarmitage289]

​@@billschwener2283agree 100%

[@ja24841]

I like how they said "no phones out, everyone is enjoying the show".. No cellphones in the 80's 😂

[@oggiebabe]

I love when young people get introduced to wonderful acts like Queen at Live Aid. This is what we had for great concerts when we were your age.

[@magnushhogberg]

this!!

[@barbaramay1866]

But why no more? Is everyone doing fake music? There were so many live concerts back then and they would often make appearances at each other’s concerts. It seemed like a much more fun music scene, even with all the problems going on around the world. Now, it seems someone in the music world gets shot dead at least once a week. How sad that these guys never heard the music of the 60’s and 70’s. They got robbed.

[@adamfigueroa8208]

True thst

[@Evan-lr8nq]

Freddie was the living embodiment of The Show Must Go On.

[@LisaBogan-h8p]

I wish everyone had a chance to experience concerts from the 70’s and 80’s. There is nothing like them. They were epic!

[@angelwalkosak8334]

Absolutely best live shows EVER

[@marilynleveque2497]

Best analysis and reactions and banter.

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

I love seeing the younger generation discovering my favourite band. Thank you for your enthusiasm, it's so refreshing! Oh, and the band is British, so that was the 'accent' you heard when Freddie spoke to the crowd. You'll never regret going down the Queen rabbit hole, whichever genre of music you most enjoy. Queen cross all genres, since each member of the band were songwriters with different preferences. Queen is a genre all of their own... and apart from very few exceptions, their live performances tend to be better than the recorded version... As I see others have already suggested, another live performance which shows them at their best is 'Someone to Love' live in Montreal in 1981.

[@tonidarcy5515]

We didn't have phones back then. Just everyone listening to the best frontman to a band called Queen 👑 and your right music is not the same anymore!! RIP Freddie! ❤

[@peterjohnson541]

Brillant video guys! As a massive Queen fan, I'm so happy you decided to watch this Live Aid performance. It was to raise money for the famine in Africa. Freddie performed against doctors orders, because I think he had a sore throat. Freddie was the best then and STILL is the best ever frontman, musician, stage performer and will be forever! Freddie had THE ENTIRE audience under his command! There'll be no one like him again.

[@ClairePaterson-yd4df]

The GREATEST SHOWMAN that ever lived! RIP Freddie. You’re sorely missed in this world!! ❤❤

[@MaryMcGone]

No phones in 1985! No electronics to help just pure talent! Freddy mercury and Queen one of the greatest bands ever!

[@patriciam.1204]

Best live band ever imo. Brian May still gives me the shivers fantastic.

[@pduidesign]

“No one has their phones out” Because cell phones didn’t exist. 😂

[@glennlasher8753]

Well, they existed, but . . . . no video, no camera, no text, you carried it in a bag slung over your shoulder and they had a four-digit price tag.

[@thorstenahrens3438]

This phrase catches me too ;-) had to laugh 🤣🤣🤣

[@mic7504]

I think they understand that this was pre-cellphone and are commenting on how much better of a concert experience it would have been because of it.

[@davidarmitage289]

Lmao

[@kendallneason3645]

I’m a Queenie. I’m glad to see you guys covering songs from back then. The concerts were incredible and Freddie Mercury was amazing to hear and watch. This is the band that sounded incredible both live and recorded. They have almost 200 songs. Dive down the Queen rabbit hole. There’s songs for everyone. ❤

[@bobbydeclown8430]

And to think they had 30-40 minutes to fill this set. WE WILL ROCK YOU, there is no weird reason you know this..... it's queen

[@christinejohnson9987]

❤ hey boys, hello from Australia 🇦🇺, if you jump down the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳️ you’re channel will grow quickly, Queen fans love watching new people discover Queen, especially younger generation, I’m 57 & there is not a day that goes by that I don’t listen/watch Queen. They are 4 of the most talented people put on this earth 🌎, they don’t block their videos & almost all their live performances are bangers, I’m sure you’ll know some others, like Another one bites the dust, early Queen is amazing to, they were just a gift from god. No backing tracks is all them, they sing beautifully all the harmonies. You’ll just come to love them as the rest of the world 🌎 did/does. Thankyou for your reaction, it was really great watching you discover the best live concert 🎵 ever. RIP Freddie. There can be only one. ❤

[@KrizzySummerz]

I’m an Aussie too and still a mad Queen fan, what State are you from? I hope these guys dig deep into the never ending Queen rabbit hole. Great reaction guys. Would love to see you react to their seventies stuff 😊

[@christinejohnson9987]

@ Sydney, Sutherland shire, You?

[@KrizzySummerz]

⁠Scarborough Beach Perth

[@christinejohnson9987]

@ Beautiful Perth. Well from one side of the country to the other, merry Christmas, I hope these kids dive deep because it’s such a blessing to have all their work on you tube. Nice to meet you, wish Fred was still here.🫶🏻

[@KrizzySummerz]

@ you too. I miss Freddie 👑 Totally agree, thank goodness for KZbin, they should dive right in. Nice meeting you, might see you back here 💛

[@shamrock4500]

Everyone I know can sing along with that song, we were kids of the 70's the best music era ever.

[@pamelariker5525]

That is how you hold 72,000 people in the palm of your hand! Freddie could do it with ease! So glad you youngsters are trying out music from earlier decades. There is some amazing stuff out there!

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

Don't forget the (not shown) OTHER audiences, in stadium in Philadelphia, PA, USA, and the billions that saw it live on TV globally or when rebroadcast locally. There are MANY reasons this is the greatest rock set ever performed.

[@jennifermann3843]

Loved watching the younger generation appreciate the classics!!

[@blameitonthepixie]

There will never be another Freddie, he was a one of a kind diamond. RIP 😢❤️

[@iplayeddsharpminor]

Fun fact some of the highest pitch harmonies you say are actually done by the drummer. Filled in during parts of this as Freddie (the singer) was actually ill when doing this. Just makes it all the more amazing. Also Brian May the guitarist deserves his flowers. Underrated and the guitar is a one of a kind built by him and his father. He is also an astrophysicist like me and I met him at UCL 😊

[@Neitive]

its so crazy how after nearly 40 years this is till so good. This is one of the greatest performances ever. QUEEN FOR EVER

[@Dicki-l5y]

As a older guy I just wanted to say watching a younger generation watch absolute legends play a legendary event and enjoying it so much even though you have no idea how legendary the band Queen, the event are is awesome. The story of how this came together makes it even more epic. I'll definitely be a subscriber

[@nellieknifton]

I was there, with my brother and cousins. An amazing experience, a once in a lifetime event!

[@jasonweston1273]

You was a very lucky person to the best event in musical history!.

[@deborahallen3318]

I saw Queen live on their second trip to America in 1977.🫶😁

[@lillired857]

hot day. I'd've died out there. Watched it all day though

[@cathystaynice]

I love Freddie Mercury broke my heart when he died. He will never be forgotten. Love from the UK. ❤

[@RedDawn66]

I love when you guys said about the crowd " nobody has their phones out". Nobody had phones in 1985. Rock on young men!

[@boneabalonecarver]

Best band best guitar player in the world.

[@MikeSmith-ry8hi]

72000 people onsite at Wembley and literal BiLLIONS watching live on TV.

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

...and a roughly equivalent number onsite in stadium in Philadelphia, PA, USA where the OTHER HALF (every other set, as I recall) occurred, with each stadium audience alternating watching live and projected 'live' TV from the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

[@DonnamarieSimpson]

That's what a concert is! No water, no flashing lights just pure talent. Freddie Mercury was amazing! Queen will always be one of the best BAND of all time. R.I.P Freddie, sorely missed 😢. He was the definition of a real showman, just him and the band doing what they did brilliantly. I was nearly 5 years old when I watched bandaid live, still gives me goosebumps ❤❤❤

[@horstschafer1839]

Welcome to QUEEN.

[@rachelswain3650]

No auto tune in them days, just pure talent. Life was so much better without phones. Why would you want to watch a concert through a phone screen. Best years of our lives.

[@jongreavesoriginalsongs5084]

I was at that concert. I went up alone on the day and managed to get a ticket. From the stage I was left of the tent and a little in front. Queen definitely stole the show but there were so many other great bands on that day too. I still have the ticket, brochure and Tshirt. Great day out. I'm now 62 and play live music for a living and concerts like this were a huge inspiration.

[@mattsmith7490]

"No one had their phones out". Young people crack me up!

[@sherrygrobaski7615]

LOL Right? They don't realize this was 40 years ago!

[@michaelsmith-iu1be]

back when performers had talent.

[@givingin2G4Courtz]

If you don't believe youngsters today have talent, may I introduce you to three Queens of GenZ, the oldest of which turned 20 in July 2024: Ms. Courtney Hadwin (UK, 20yo, aka COURTZ) GenZ's Queen of Rock & Soul Ms. Angelina Jordan (Norway, USA, 18 months younger than Ms. Courtney) Jazz, Blues, R&B Ms. Daneliya Tuleshova (Kazakhstan, USA, Canada, 6 months younger than Ms. Angelina, aka AJ) Pop Go back to when they were little kids. AJ started singing in crib when handed a microphone at 18 months old, imitating a singer her dearly beloved maternal grandmother introduced to her. Ms. Courtney was signing from her earliest memories, her dad noted she really got into it when she was 5 or 6 yo. Ms. Daneliya aka DANELIYA aka Da NeL started formal vocal training around age 8. Both AJ and DANELIYA got professional voice training much earlier than Ms. Courtney who grew up in a blue collar family in the NorthEast of England, and who was out busking for money for voice/music lessons and gas for her dad's car at an early age. There are playlists for each of them when they were young on my channel here on KZbin. (That's about all there is on my channel, playlists) ENJOY!!

[@CeleWolf]

Oh they still do. You just need to find it.