American Reacts to Queen - Somebody To Love LIVE (Montreal 1981)

[@RiverSong5683]

Auto tune didn’t exist back then. Never auto tuned. Pure talent.

[@pinkey943]

Empty world without Freddie 💔

[@violetskye_]

It really is, im 54, I still miss him. Always will but im very fortunate that I grew up in the Queen era. RIP Freddie, love you ❤

[@hughmuir3063]

Queen are incredible on stage, the best band in the world, in my opinion.

[@mrtim5363]

A female journalist asked Freddie what instrument he played? Freddie looked shocked! "The audience darling, the audience." & Play them he did, w/superb skill. He wasn't a lead singer. He was a Showman & a damn good one. His talented bandmates who could easily front their own bands knew that & let him take center stage.

[@08Melb]

Roger drumming without looking at the drums because he had to turn his head to the left to sing. 4 musical geniuses!

[@lg1799]

Freddy never drank alcohol on stage. He was sipping tea with honey and lemon. The Heineken was put there as a publicity stunt. I was at that concert and it was totally out of this world!

[@cindydlittle]

He didn't drink beer for the same reason he didn't drink carbonated water. It caused him to burp & he wouldn't chance that while singing.

[@95KIPPIE]

Yes, and the crowd was ever so boring! I heard all about it. I then saw Queen and 82, and it was some thing that was orgasmic! I’ve been to many many concerts, and nothing has ever topped queen.!!

[@leslieduncan2405]

It's almost painful to watch knowing he's gone...Love him So Much... INCREDIBLE TALENT!!

[@karenlackner192]

Freddie singing pure and clear and so magnificently ❤️❤️❤️ what a beautiful man !!!!!! 👨🏻

[@karenmottram7040]

Freddie was known to be the best showman of all time. He said people don't want to go to their concerts to hear just the same as the record. I saw them in concert and they involve the audience. I have been a fan from the beginning and will be until my dying day. Good to hear you enjoying the performance. The song 'The show must go on' is very relevant to Freddies's situation towards the end of his musical career. As a band they were well rehearsed and spot on for their timing and each other on stage. As an old fan of Queen, it's great to know there will be a new generation of Queen fans. Thank you for reacting to my favourites band of all time.

[@lorilxn1597]

So great to see someone acknowledging the drummers voice

[@chantalmassicotte3934]

I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching this Z gen feeling our old music and keeping it alive. I wish I could hear all these songs from virgin ears again.

[@BassBossLwYr]

No autotune those days. Dude I'm SO STOKED that younger generations are finding REAL music. We were blessed to live through this era!

[@leeannsheridannicolai1806]

I have NEVER seen a teenager react to this or any of Queen's/Freddy Mercury the way you have. I Loved it!

[@magloyd4907]

And Roger Taylor providing great vocals with his head twisted to one side for the mic! --whilst expending so much physical energy on his drumming. Four brilliant musicians!

[@BriRog68]

I will never, ever get tired of watching this performance! Ranked as one of the greatest live performances out there...the whole band was phenomenal, but Roger on drums/vocals completely slayed! He could easily have been a frontman in his own right! Rest In Paradise beautiful Freddie ❤️👑🎹🎸🥁🎤❤️

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

He is - his latest soloalbum is called "Outsider" - and he toured with it as well-

[@cindydlittle]

Both Roger & Brian are lead singers in their solo bands. Listen to Brian sing, Too Much Love Will Kill You. Freddie's vocals are great on this song, but Brian wrote it from personal experience & that emotion comes through.

[@Yowza78]

Queen was 100% talent and 100% showmanship, and this performance shows why math can't measure art. Many of Queen's songs were so intricately layered and vocally complicated that it's hard to imagine them being performed live, or ever sounding anything like the studio version. The live versions of this, and Bohemian Rhapsody, obviously don't sound identical to the studio,. It is like they are variations on a beloves theme, and it is fascinating and awe-inspiring to watch them recreate these songs in front of you. Don't forget that 99.99% of everyone in that audience knew Somebody to Love back to front and were singing along with it in their seats. The pressure the showy, operatic Queen must have felt to live up to their recordings must have been immense, yet they were known for their amazing live performances.

[@barbaraharper-coo9979]

Greatest showmanship. He and the group are simply the best

[@heatherfacciuto3268]

In Qweens hay day there was NO AUTO TUNE.They are just the greatest.

[@ashleyharris2883]

I’m so impressed with the drummer’s ability to sing and drum while not even looking. It’s so freaking crazy!

[@MelanieMaddox-z9z]

Freddie was our king of rock and roll in the uk amazing ❤❤

[@meme-sw1pc]

Freddie said that he wanted his live audience to get a version they had not heard before.

[@SueMorgan-bi3pi]

He also said "If the fans want to hear the studio version, listen to the album" The live experience is / was so much more. Best ever.

[@tracyperez2341]

Queen never was auto tune. All pure talent.

[@JoeSmith-ey2xp]

There was no auto tune when Queen was recording, everybody prior to the 90s did it on pure talent.

[@eddyhammerton3310]

RIP Freddie a truly great singer with one of the greatest bands ever and Live Aid is the best live performance ever .

[@leslieduncan2405]

Freddie ROCKS MY WORLD!!

[@thomasjacques5286]

AutoTune wasn't a thing when QUEEN recorded these videos. This was pure raw talent. And Roger Taylor's drumming and vocals are epic.

[@colinwhitfield8627]

Genius. Pure perfect beautiful soul shaking heart rending GENIUS.

[@collettefurlong6843]

The greatest showman that ever lived in my opinion... love Freddie 🥰

[@myfavoritedream2149]

Roger Taylor's vocals (drummer) are legendary as well. No autotune, live. massive talent.

[@DinGrogu16]

Freddie Mercury would never ever ever be In need of auto tune. Queen are the best band in the world - past present & future. Freddie has/will always be my hero. I was 8 years old when he passed away but I still remember every detail, every emotion I was feeling that day. For me I was losing a member of my family & I'm still not over to it this day. There will never be another one like him. Next song you should react to next is called "Liar" from their very first album 'Queen' released in 1973. I would also check out "The Prophet's Song" from the 'A Night at the Opera'. We miss you every single day, Freddie. ❤❤❤

[@johnandrews3151]

Autotune did not exist in the 1980's but Freddie and the boys did not need it anyway! Truely talented group that needed no technical magic to pull off fantastic vocals! Legends in their own time.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

And they still don't - That is live music - with flaws and faults - but that makes it alive - now a days you hear machines - perhaps singers who can't even sing!

[@louiselane806]

Freddie was a shy private person but transformed into a perfect a showman when on stage, he was always human but always perfect, love him, miss him

[@floppyrabbit6687]

White Queen live from Hammersmith Odeon 1975 is a must see. Real music from 4 incredibly talented guys without all the electronic gadgets of today. I'm so grateful I grew up in this era of music. Great reaction.

[@peterdubois65]

And it's easy to get lost in the absolute genius that is Freddie Mercury but remember every member of queen has written amazing hits

[@jaccilowe3842]

Freddie was a force of nature

[@dereknewbury163]

Freddie was indeed the greatest, but don't forget the massive contribution of other members of the band. Brian May especially is a more than interesting character. After Freddie's death, Queen did not perform for several years and Brian May used the time to complete an astrophysics PhD which he first began back in the 1970's going on to contribute to NASA research programmes. He is also a firm animal rights campaigner

[@deborahallen3318]

Couldn't have said it better! 👍

[@thommiller9941]

Formerly Dr. Brian May. Now, Sir Brian May…

[@markinama5567]

It's a kind of magic live great song. Turn it up LOUD!!!!👍

[@alainemancini3366]

I was fortunate enough to see the inimitable Queen live, front row centre several times in my life....All I can say is thank the Gods that dear Freddie used his sublime power for good...Otherwise the world would have been in big big trouble..

[@grahamhill2267]

Hi Joel, if you think that this was the “greatest performance ever”, wait until you watch the Live Aid performance!

[@CaptainBaptainMusic]

Live Aid was great but personally I prefer them Live @ Wembley. My go to concert dvd. But all Queen is good 🤘🇬🇧🤘

[@sannaolsson9106]

I love Live Aid, but I def think this single performance is their best.

[@clarenceflam]

Hopefully Joel can react to Radio Gaga. Hammer to Fall. Crazy little thing called Love so he knows the songs before watching Live Aid...

[@TeamGB-Diving]

Live aid was an awesome performance, but I agree Wembley was definitely the best. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@daphnethurlow5388]

Oh yes...Live best ever !!!!!

[@elainebonfield3198]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧Hi Joel,I’m a 60 year old woman who lives in the uk and I adore Freddie and Queen ,I play there music most days much to my neighbours annoyance but I am ,I think converting them slowly but as others have said you really must watch the live aid concert ,that’s where you’re see Freddie at his best🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Kari_B61ex]

The greatest ever showman! They were all excellent, but Freddie just gave that little extra.

[@davidcooks5265]

👍🥰

[@deedradel]

That voice is called real talent. They didn't even have auto tune back then .

[@elenieleni2533]

Love it when kids discover Queen :)

[@tommacdonald2366]

I love it when everybody gets blown away at the start, and that’s him only getting warmed up. 👏👏👏

[@Davey_bfg71]

I’ve read on other reactions to this that this was not the closing of the show, far from it, they performed this 20/30 minutes into the show and were on stage for at least another hour!! 😊

[@durv13]

my favourite queen song to .

[@wendykelly8551]

Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe ...singing Barcelona ..xx ... as well as live aid one thats the day Freddie had microphone in one hand and the world in another xx enjoy

[@ellesee7079]

No autotune. No in ear monitors. No click track to play too. Good old fashioned graft and talent! 👏👏👏

[@elunedlaine8661]

No autotune - just pure talent

[@trevorjackson4157]

I agree. Autotune was invented 6 years after Fred died.

[@SoftKitteh]

Despite what some people say, "autotune" wasn't even invented during Queen's time. All this and they're bloody amazing live too! I must have heard this one a million times but it never grows old.

[@melissaleigh5220]

Legendary ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@kendallneason3645]

He always had tea with honey on the piano to refresh his throat. Drank that sometimes and alcohol too. Lol. Rock and roll! Check out Save Me and Dragon Attack from the same concert.

[@rozhunter7645]

Now you get him and his voice, it’s been fantastic watching you starting to love what we’ve all loved for so many years, the whole group are phenomenal

[@JohnSmith-nx5cs]

To me it's the greatest single song live performance ever , but I agree with Graham Hill , Queen's performance at Live Aid set the standard for a live set , that to this day i , don't believe has ever been bettered and I should know I was at Live Aid .

[@gavinmurray5405]

A performance that sends shivers down your spine.

[@daisymorrigan]

I absolutely love this song and I love both versions for different reasons.

[@dylancole1910]

Yep, this truly is one of the greatest on stage performances in the world.

[@anglosaxon5874]

They were/are not only great musicians but quite intelligent too! They all have degrees/diplomas etc. Brian May (lead G) got a PhD in Astrophysics, Roger Taylor (Drums) studied dentistry but dropped out and got a BSc in Biology, John Deacon (Bass G) did Electronics and Freddie did Graphic Art & Design. So quite a talented bunch!

[@notapeopleperson9390]

Dr Brian may helped nasa with a probe to Pluto and if I.remember correctly it’s name was new horizons

[@rominadevizia8188]

And also Freddie designed the Queen logo.. Just to show you how good he was

[@andreavoros-marky4203]

@@rominadevizia8188 if I am not mistaken he did the portait on the drum as well

[@angiemottershead1394]

Have watched your reactions to this and it still gives me the chills and pure enjoyment. You make me proud to be English. Much love to you. Xxxx

[@helenbailey8419]

Queen tshirt looks great.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Roger (drums) is also brilliant on this one.

[@HermanVonPetri]

He really shines, especially at the end of this one. His voice kinda has that young Rod Stewart edge to it.

[@louisef1861]

Roger is killing it on this performance. Stunning backing vocals and great drumming.

[@gavst79]

Probably the greatest backing singer of all time.

[@maureenobrien9661]

Every time I listen to this song..which is often...I get goosebumps. Pure genius, the band, Freddy, what more can one say. Bliss!

[@Blakey_78UTD]

You should check out George Michael singing this song live. It was at a tribute concert to Freddie in 1992, following his death in 1991. George does a fantastic performance of the song

[@JDK172]

JPS you just mentioned the note on “Somebody toooooo” check out the video mentioned above. I love Queen but George Michael smashed it as a tribute

[@clarenceflam]

YES!

[@vilebrequin6923]

Yes!!!!

[@philroue]

Just the rehearsal video of George Michael practising with the surviving members of Queen is amazing.

[@Phil_A_O_Fish]

@Blakey_78UTD, I've already suggested to Joel that he watch that performance of George Michael and the remaining members of Queen at that particular concert so I obviously agree with you....the thing about it is that they also had a gospel choir singing backup along with them, didn't they? The response of the audience was also incredible and it was another fitting tribute to Freddie's legacy, wasn't it?

[@Auntie_Trev]

It's hard to believe that is over 40 years ago!! Queen are STILL the best.

[@louiselane806]

Everything about Queen was wtf, they pushed boundaries, the changed music, and Freddie was a one off talent, the voice the persona, the charisma, his voice was pure

[@redwarpy]

So glad Queen was able to be recorded live for all those who miss out on them.

[@rayclarke1000]

I love that Freddie can still impact people today it's amazing 🥰

[@TTKayers]

Your face when you said, "That's his voice without auto-tune!?" Was priceless! 🤣 Most people prior to 1997 didn't use auto-tune because it didn't exist.

[@cindydlittle]

You get the same reaction from youth when they listen to Heart for the first time. They can't believe Ann's voice.

[@antiqueinsider]

Barcelona! Joel, Joel! Barcelona!

[@s4ss1n]

Montserrat Caballé and Freddy Mercury. what a pairing. yes definately worth it

[@dianecourtney2724]

Yes… but not yet👍

[@s4ss1n]

@@dianecourtney2724 that is a fair comment 🙂

[@philroue]

Kudos to the rest of the band as well. The drummer Roger Taylor is also a tenor and his backing vocals nicely complemented Freddie's lead vocals.

[@fredandersen9873]

Freddie was an actual baritone, his range was just so huge.

[@barbfenwick9178]

SIMPLY THE VERY BEST.

[@cindydlittle]

@@fredandersen9873 Four octaves with the fastest vibrato ever recorded.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Its so great to watch younger folks discover Queen and all their greatness!! Great reaction to one of their best performances!! Pass Queen on to the next generation!! ✌❤

[@andtomill1]

I was lucky enough to see Queen live twice at Wembley, in 85 at Live Aid and again in 86 for the live magic tour. Both times I was blown away.

[@davidcooks5265]

👋to my American brother's 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@pschlute]

Glad you liked it Joel. This is what i think the kids today call GOAT

[@JonInCanada1]

Now onto Live Aid, arguably the single best live performance of any band ever.

[@MattMuirhead]

What felt like an encore was just the 4th song in a 27 track setlist. Imagine the energy for the rest of the show.

[@chrisiam2438]

You just witnessed Freddie at his best …. The greatest showman the earth as witnessed so far .. No one so far as ever come close …Freddie your still missed even though you haven’t been with us for many years … I really hope your soul is truly at peace …🙏🏻♥️l

[@clarenceflam]

The musicianship of these four guys is off the charts!!! The energy in that room must have been absolutely wild. I feel it just watching this..incredible stuff!

[@pollynicklas5220]

I saw them just 1 year later! Certainly one of the best performances I ever saw and I saw a lot during the eighties!

[@Rumit.A]

Try Bohemian Rhapsody live at Montreal (from same concert) you won’t believe he really sung that song in that range tho!

[@johnwhitworth2090]

Auto tune? It didn't even exist when queen recorded their 18 albums. Tightest band ever. Greatest singer ever.

[@ladykaycey]

I know you've enjoyed the proms and some classical music in the past. Well Freddie made an album with Montserrat Caballè. I'd love you to react to Barcelona. It's fantastic and their voices compliment each other to perfection. They used it at the 1992 opening of the Olympics in Barcelona. Freddie had already passed away but a recording was played.

[@sandrab9088]

Karen, I love Freddie with Monserrat Caballe. I play it often and never get tired of it. I'd really love to see Joel's reaction too.

[@ladykaycey]

@@sandrab9088 I play it all the time too. Its beautiful 😍

[@stevenlawrie7819]

You beat me to it was going to suggest the same

[@ladykaycey]

@@stevenlawrie7819 great minds think alike 😉 lol

[@mearussell5829]

Its amazing please please listen

[@RichardLaurence]

I was lucky to have seen Queen about a dozen times - they were always amazing!

[@dcg590]

Omg I hate you! Lucky dog

[@britbazza3568]

Jps Queen was a great band live. But it's not all about Freddie Mercury, you can't forget Brian May who's rated one of the best ever guitarists in the world.

[@elainejackson1504]

Yes he is, he is also has a PHD in Astrophysics.

[@madeleinel6089]

He makes that guitar speak❣️

[@cindydlittle]

All four of them feel the music to their core. The music & them are one in the same.

[@tracyserfontein7026]

Real raw and natural talent was this amazing legend. I'm getting goosebumps again! The amazing and one of kind Legend Freddy mercury! 😍😍😍Awesome video once again Thank you for your amazingly wonderful reaction...Very few if any could sing live today like Freddy. 🎶🎶👌👌👌👌👌

[@dianecourtney2724]

FREDDIE

[@braxious]

And thats how you show the difference bewteen Live and Studio Queen live was always totally brilliant - i saw the live in 1986 and they are GOAT

[@emrysmeek440]

Loved your reaction. Was a joy to see a young person discover the musical genius that was Freddie Mercury and Queen. They are astounding and I believe you will continue to enjoy their legacy well into the future as I have for 40+ years.

[@aliciabalchin4559]

Freddie was absolutely wonderful also other members of Queen. Brilliant musicians . So glad you like them so much. Best wishes from the UK.

[@marilynsmith9758]

Enjoyed your reaction. It is typical for the Queen live versions of songs to be very different from the studio album. Freddie said in an interview that if fans wanted to hear exactly the same performance as the album they should stay home and listen to it and that it would be boring to perform it the same way. Another great live version (different than the one you just heard) of this song is the one Live at the Bowl: Milton Keynes 1982. For more live performances suggest you react to White Queen live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 and Stone Cold Crazy live at the Rainbow 1974.

[@simom931]

One of the best Queen live perfomances ever! Also kudos to Roger who managed to play the drums killing it and to sing at the same time (brilliant voice too!) ❤

[@jeanroebuck4737]

It's amazing watching Freddie working an audience that's why the live aid is a must, he had them in the palm of his hand.

[@sonatasonataa2827]

Best forever

[@davewesley11]

You should also watch George Michael Joel, when he sang this as a tribute to Freddie at the concert at Wembley. He does the song great justice.

[@vicki9132]

You MUST watch Live Aid performance!!

[@CEP73]

True legends. True musicians!!

[@margaretnicol3423]

Of all the bands in the world I am so glad I saw Queen live.

[@angiemottershead1394]

Oh Joel. What makes this so enjoyable is your reaction. I cant say how many times i have seen this. It makes me laff and cry. Love you Joel. Xxx

[@susancrisp2704]

You really need to watch Queen doing Live Aid. They were definitely stars of the event,

[@dianecourtney2724]

Not yet

[@sandradring6265]

It’s so emotional watching Queen play and that brilliant Freddie sing. I get shivers when he sings. How can anyone top him...no one...ever! So glad you’ve become a Queen fan Joel. Love watching your reactions to Freddie’s amazing voice.. looking forward to you watching more of him. 👍

[@debshancock7793]

Queen are the best. Just as a side thought, try watching the Green Day concert audience singing to Queens bohemian rhapsody as a "warm up". It's something completely different but shows how the UK honor Queen and Freddie Mercury, on a different level. Brings a tear to my eye when I watch it.

[@felicitydavies3227]

Another performance to watch linked to queen is the bohemian rhapsody green day concert. Its not going to be what you think of it to be but the only thing I will say is the loyalty and dedication of the Queen fans especially since it was 26 years after Freddie had died that the concert took place. That dedication and loyalty was amazing to see at that concert. Another queen linked performance you could react to is Queens performance at the 2012 Olympics which was in the UK. Again it shows the loyalty and dedication of the Queen fans and both performances are amazing to see just as a fan level even without Freddie there at either of its performances. Both performance are simply fan driven no need for other performers to take Freddie's role in the singing aspect

[@trevorjackson4157]

One of my favourites too. ❤

[@felicitydavies3227]

@@trevorjackson4157 I know as a fan especially one that was born after Freddie died these concerrs mean so much to watch or if your lucky enough to go watch in person because it just shows that the love for the band will never die. There is not a band or artist that can compete with Queen, they are just on another level to every other band/artist that has existed and will ever exist

[@trevorjackson4157]

@@felicitydavies3227 Absolutely true. I'm so grateful for modern technology, so that we can watch these in such high quality.

[@foxchasejrt1]

That video blew me away too!! Also like Metallica Enter Sandman live in Moscow '91 - 1.6 million people rockin out!!!