AWH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Queen - Your My Best Friend REACTION

[@tammyjackson3113]

John wrote this for Veronica, his wife of 40+ years, he also learned to play the keyboard for this song.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Came here to say this.

[@imweakfordeaky]

They’ll be celebrating their 49th anniversary in January 😊

[@eric9104]

I love that Amber pointed out how great the band's backup vocals are. It is hard to notice sometimes, because Freddy commands so much attention.

[@RobertaG-ze5gc]

And Roger Taylor's tremendous falsetto is often the icing on the cake.

[@valogden]

Finally!

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

@@thundernels ummmm,no. Actually Roger AND Brian are incredible singers as well. So most b vox are the 3 men together

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5vLmn5oo8iKapIsi=367XEWsxxOvEKDH7 --- VIDEO OF THE MAKING OF THIS SONG...

[@payleighsteele1540]

Roger’s vocals are really underrated. In fact, they all have good voices, but Roger is great.

[@dianedavies8291]

The bassist John Deacon wrote this song for his wife. All these years later they are still best friends. I saw them play this live in 1976 with my best friend and we are still best friends. ✌️♥️🎶

[@leomarshall4059]

John taught himself to play the piano specifically to write this song.

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

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[@crescentfreshbret]

@@leomarshall4059Yeah, apparently Freddie wouldn’t play an electric piano because he thought it was beneath him or something. Didn’t stop him from playing all those shitty-sounding synthesizers in the 80’s, though…

[@jhonyermo]

Super Excellent Choice

[@tbellone1]

“That’s one of my new songs to you.” Aw, that was adorable.

[@bradsullivan2495]

"Tie Your Mother Down" is another Queen gem.

[@heidivert830]

This is a wonderful song written by wonderful John deAcon❤

[@TigerRogers0660]

Bass player John Deacon wrote this song. It's him playing the dominant electric piano here. Freddie did not like the idea of electric piano in a Queen song - till John said "wait till you hear this".

[@Looneyintheboonies]

Yay!!! 💃🎸🎵 This is my favorite Queen song! Thank ya'll so.much, I've been hoping you'd do this one! ❤

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@terineedham7967]

Mine too :)

[@taradevine6026]

This is my song to my sister who recently passed away. It said more than any words i could muster. 😢

[@The2ndToLastViking]

My oldest son and his wife used this song as their recessional music at there wedding seven years ago. It holds a special place in my heart.

[@platterjockey]

This is my favorite Queen song.

[@ellet6560]

Freddie’s birthday is tomorrow. Check out more early Queen, please . “Liar” live 1974 @ Rainbow,; “White Queen” live 1975 @ Odean; studio version of “Love of My Life” (complete 180 from live performance); Millionaire Waltz; My Melancholy Blues and all other commenter suggestions! Freddie deserves a birthday marathon!👑

[@sanzoftatooine]

They should do Queen's set at Live Aid for Freddy's birthday.

[@anima6780]

I totally agree with your suggestions White Queen live 75 is my favorite along with You Take my Breath Away Hyde Park and I would add Father to Son Live at the Rainbow, In the Lap of the Gods, Great King Rat, Jesus...so many gems !

[@davidnicholas6257]

This song always brings happy tears to my eyes. Thanks for listening

[@jamesgalimo1007]

You two should watch "Highlander." They did all the songs in that movie.

[@TaraWilson1010]

Completely agree!! 💙💙

[@niallmcentee9400]

Who Wants To Live Forever - Classic

[@ninaleo37]

As well as the series with Adrian Paul!

[@travis8981]

I’ve been trying to get them to check out the movie Highlander for a long time, hopefully they listen to the song Princes Of The Universe and watch the movie

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Don’t forget Flash Gordon.

[@dmaynardabu]

Watching this on September 5. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Freddie.

[@hawaiirastalady]

6:00 J said to Amber: "That's one of my new songs to you!" .....how totally sweet!🥰 Did anyone else catch that? Did Amber even catch that??🤔 He was very sincere and had a huge smile on his face.☺ I give J props for being so sweet to Amber!🤗

[@bojangles713]

I did and it was phenom 👍

[@tinagriggs1004]

I caught it, and was thinking the same as you wondering if Amber really grabbed on to the comment like he intended. ❤

[@robtaylormusic]

​@@tinagriggs1004Think she did, but that's not for the channel to see ;)

[@michaelboismier1863]

Brian May! My hero!! His guitar genius makes Queen totally recognizable, after Freddie's voice of course!!

[@charlesdavis5373]

I'm 68 years old I have to tell you you two have the biggest hearts .I wish you all of gods love

[@Jessica_Roth]

Okay THIS will bring me back. An absolute classic. IMO this is John Deacon's best song, even if "Another One Bites the Dust" hit #1 on the charts. And Deacon played the electric piano on the record, too. One of the remarkable things about Queen is that ALL of them are top-drawer songwriters. I can't think of another group like that. (And the song has been all over popular culture, over a dozen films and TV shows. as well as the ads) How about some of Brian May's classic songs in the Queen Catalog? Brighton Rock -Brian invents a new guitar technique Now I'm Here- one of the best songs for Freddie interacting with the audience. Grab it live! Teo Torriate (Let us cling together)- some of the lyrics are in Japanese (Brian wrote while on tour), but pure beauty The Prophet's Song- Brian outdoes Bohemian Rhapsody at its own game. No, seriously, BR is the *simpler* song. Take that, Fred! And of course Freddie dazzles on the vocals on all of these. Enjoy!

[@markstoudenmire4935]

Absolutely LOVE the Prophet's Song.

[@michaelkruska6097]

Spread your wings is my favourite John Deacon song.

[@sanzoftatooine]

Freddie loathed the electric piano & refused to play it. John wanted the sound on the record so he wound up playing it himself.

[@leefriedman9882]

Queen is the only group to have each member write a #1song. Pretty amazing!

[@johnnie3Chords]

" Misfire"😉

[@susanstanley1746]

You just took me back to my high school years.. great song

[@RyanCMcD]

One of their best. John Deacon didn't write many of their songs but the ones he did were usually great.

[@billshore3452]

This is my favorite Queen song. And my 2nd favorite song ever.

[@NebulizerChi]

Bassist John Deacon's paean to his wife; love that Wurly ---they used to make 'em in my hometown Nominee for a full album review treatment on this channel: in addition to this, "Love of My Life," and "Bohemian Rhapsody," the rest of *A Night at the Opera*

[@QuicknStraight]

A Night at the Opera remains one of the best albums of all time. An absolute classic fully of great songs, great variety too.

[@johnsteele5935]

"Tie your mother down" also written by Brian.

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

HELL yeah!

[@kazzaMcFazza]

"Who Wants To Live Forever" is an absolute must. You get amazing vocals from both Freddie & Brian.

[@ninawest8]

Yes!Totally! You guys would love the original "Highlander " Queens soundtrack is in the entire movie.😊

[@ninawest8]

That is my favorite 😊

[@robtaylormusic]

Highlander would be a good movie watch...

[@ninawest8]

Mee too👍

[@Zerocool-kb4ej]

princes of the universe is also great@@ninawest8

[@michaelmueller8772]

Freddie insisted that John play the electric piano himself because it was a 'vulgar instrument'. I'm glad he did, as it's nice to see some more of John's talent and versatility.

[@bpalmer3421]

Queen is so versatile. Even ragtime style, the song Seaside Rendezvous!!! And even different languages. Let Us Cling Together has multi language in the lyrics. Mustapha is a mind blowing song. So many Queen classic out there!!!

[@ellet6560]

Mustapha, Mustapha! 👑♥

[@imweakfordeaky]

That’s “Teo Torriate ( Let Us Cling Together)” , lyrics in Japanese and English. There is also “Las Palabras de Amor” (The Words of Love) with lyrics in Spanish and English.

[@oldnerdreviews]

Seaside Rendezvous is fire!

[@emerald1805]

Seaside Rendezvous isn’t a “ragtime” style song. It’s in the “English Music Hall” style. Ragtime is an American style of music. This song is more closely related to American Vaudeville, than ragtime.

[@ProfessorMystery77]

The bass player John Deacon wrote this about his wife. He’s also the writer of Another One Bites the Dust. Every member of Queen wrote worldwide hit songs for the band. These 4 guys were unbelievably talented.

[@RandoReport]

Queen has a pet connection. There’s a sweet song called All Dead, All Dead that was about Brian May’s childhood cat.

[@albertoaguirre1101]

This whole album "A Night At The Opera " is worth its own Album reaction/review. Every song is 🔥 !🔥!🔥!🔥! Check it out, Rob Squad

[@jasonvulgamore7414]

"Princes of the universe" is an amazing Queen song.

[@karenj3611]

John Deacon wrote this with a lot of support from Freddie. Roger thought it was too pop and light for a “Rock” band but it ended up being one of their biggest hits

[@johnpublicprofile6261]

I thought it sounded like John Deacon's hand in this from listening to the strong bass guitar beat.The bass in this sounds simple, but is catchy and played with a texture that I can't describe.

[@shawnk7832]

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody has a scene where this song and Bohemian... are discussed. The record company doesn't want the song Bohemian Rhapsody to be the feature song... too long, etcetera... Funny thing they say the kids will never sing that at the top of their lungs in the car... but Wayne's World did!!! 😅 The record executives wanted "Your my Best Friend" to be the featured song. They stated "The one Witten by your drummer Roger" that was in the movie...

[@shawnk7832]

Interesting to see a different story line from you Karenj. And cool.😊

[@shawnk7832]

It's my second fave by Queen; my fave is "Fat Bottomed Girls" third fave is "Bicycle Race"

[@shawnk7832]

Hi! I always thought great bass but are we sure the prominent low notes are not the keyboard?

[@it-really-hurts2092]

I stopped what I was doing to watch this. Queen, every song.

[@tjmeyer4469]

You should check out Smash Mouth. They were popular in the 90's, and the lead singer Steve Harwell just passed away today. All-Star was their big hit, but also did a cover of the Monkees, I'm a Belierver which was featured in one of the Shrek movies.

[@heatherqualy9143]

Too funny! Was literally thinking, “How could they never have heard this song before? It’s in commercials!” 😂

[@JustaGuy2.0]

This is the most The Beatles song of Queen. It's amazing.

[@JanS1]

Queen licenses their songs quite liberally. You've probably heard this in movies, TV, commercials whatever. You hear their amazing songs everywhere. Happy Birthday tomorrow, Freddie ♥(Sept 5) I think you'll have to do another song for Freddie's birthday. Maybe...You Take My Breath Away (live from Hyde Park), Play the Game, Save Me, Now I'm Here (all from Montreal).

[@bmarrello1]

Rock - it (prime Jive) from the album The Game is one you should definitely check out Which, incidentally was the first album to feature a synthesizer.

[@Leroy-k7p]

DOPE!!!!!!!MAZZY STAR..FADE INTO YOU.... PLEASE AND THANK YOU.

[@markallen2984]

Probably my favorite song by Queen.

[@shirleyjones9460]

This Queen song is so special. My papa and I would sing to it when it came on the radio in the car. This was 3 years before he passed away. I loved that he was 82 years old and loved rock, especially Journey. But this Queen song is now in my heart and makes me smile, thinking about my papa ❤

[@brucefrancis6222]

I can't believe I missed "You're My Best Friend" Yesterday! I've Been Waiting Such A Long Time! for ya to do this song about 2 years! It's one of my favorite songs by Queen!

[@robtaylormusic]

Love how Jay says "That's one of my new songs to you..." It's why so many people watch you guys, if you did a TV show it would be your theme.

[@SeanFication]

In their early years Brian May and Roger Taylor would sing the lyrics to the songs which they wrote. If you want to hear Brian singing check out the song "39".

[@northerngurl6178]

'39 is my favorite Queen song, I got to see Brian May perform it live 5 years ago, literally took the moment to soak it in, he's still incredible after all these years, he sang it perfectly.

[@michelejohnson8585]

I love Queen I saw them in the early 70’s, they were amazing live

[@mcad1981]

Guys! You have to react to Queen’s Live Aid performance!!

[@johnpalmer5367]

Re: Hearing this in a commercial: You have to remember that this was released in 1975! Almost 50 years ago! Holy carp, no wonder you have heard it used on TV! haha

[@paulproductions1099]

Please next time you both listen to this song, hold hands. My wife and i always dance when its on in the SF bay area. We have been married 15 years and its been the best 4 years of her life. Mine too! 😅 harvest moon is another holding hands one. Love you both!!!

[@bwractive]

"Breakthru" (a great driving song) and "invisible man" (yet another totally different Queen)

[@ewelinanowakowska3164]

Love watching Queen with You❤ greetings frim Poland !

[@mcad1981]

Guys! You have to react to Queen’s Live Aid performance!

[@petersconrad3917]

You're my best friend very nice song. Wrote by John Deacon, bass player of Queen. Freddie's Vocal give this song a whole new level and meaning. ❤❤

[@DavidB-2268]

Written against his will, too. Freddie insisted that everyone have at least one song on each album, to reduce conflict over royalties.

[@collettdave]

His base playing on this song is really tasty!!🎼🎵🎶🎸🥁

[@kengalbraith1319]

Deacon also on the electric keys.

[@SeminoleRail]

@@kengalbraith1319 Which Freddie hated, lol.

[@sandgrownun66]

Yes, we know. It's also "written", which is the perfect past tense of the irregular verb, write.

[@juliewhite7469]

Queen "Crazy Little Thing Called Love " 🥰

[@ginnys9831]

They already did it.

[@txheadshots]

This song reminds me of my best friend from the 8th grade... sometimes we've literally been on opposite sides of the planet, but we've kept in touch and kept the friendship strong... and she saved my life once when I was at a really low point.

[@Laura-rm6us]

This song was my intro to Queen back in the mid 70s and I’m still here for ALL the Queen. 💗

[@darcye7629]

I love Queen todays Freddies birthday. Hed be 77, you guys gotta listen to Bohemian Rhapsody next if you haven't.

[@wonder5487]

I used to think it was called "You Make Me Live". Such a versatile band, with four very different styles and musicians.

[@cmoeller3]

Happy 77th birthday to Freddie Mercury!! We miss him so much

[@alandhopewell]

When I was in high school, I used to sing this to my best friend, my dog, Nipper.

[@47antony]

The unique sound Brian mays guitar makes is due to the fact he and his father built it. I cannot remember Brian playing any other guitar, but I could be wrong.

[@bretthardin9239]

The song was used in several TV shows and films such as Hot in Cleveland, EastEnders, My Name is Earl, The King of Queens, The Simpsons, Shaun of the Dead and The Secret Life of Pets, in addition to the promo for the American television adaption of Wilfred. It appears in a 2016 TV commercial for PetSmart.

[@rattnroll84]

haha thanks! it was bugging me what commercial it was from when she brought it up you saved me the research.

[@scottlaughlin9897]

A+

[@shelq3814]

My favorite Queen song next to Bohemian Rhapsody!

[@jackempson3044]

This is my favorite queen song.

[@johncampbell756]

All four members wrote hits. This was by bassist John Deacon, who plays the keyboards here.

[@mushypeas468]

Happy birthday Freddie ❤

[@imweakfordeaky]

John wrote this song for his lovely young bride Veronica … they are still together and will be celebrating their 49th anniversary in January

[@DonnaLang42rockglobally]

This song by Queen has a special place in my heart because my older sister and her husband used it in their wedding - I think it was shortly before they exchanged vows.

[@Jimi-DV]

One of John Deacon's numbers. One of their very best.

[@traceystanley3554]

My favorite Queen song

[@mpmlopes]

Funny story about this song, John Deacon wrote this for his wife. He used an organ that you can see him playing in the video. The reason John is playing is because Freddy refused to play it. Freddy argued that they had a grand piano and therefore there was no reason why he would give up on that to instead play an organ.

[@isaackovitz4791]

I am not a huge Queen fan but I happen to love this particular song....

[@R_SENAL]

This is a really cool side of Queen. I know Deacon wrote it but i makes me think of Freddie and his female friend who stuck w/him till the end. You all should react to Who Wants To Live Forever! But make sure you get the full version, not the radio edited one that cuts off the beautiful ending. Another band you would enjoy is one HEAVILY influenced by Queen, and that's The Darkness. Check out their song Last Of Our Kind.

[@jerrykahn6894]

You're My Best Friend always reminded me of the Partridge Family. Don't know why but that's the way it is. Anyone else feel this way?

[@nathanwahl9224]

The keyboard is an Electric Piano. I'm pretty sure it's a Fender Rhodes, or more likely in this case a Wurlitzer (Wurly.) Those two appear in a LOT of rock songs you've heard over the last couple of years.

[@karenj3611]

Jay, you mentioned that piano. John Deacon had a very specific sound he wanted for this song and it included the electric keyboard. Freddie absolutely abhorred the idea when there was a beautiful grand piano to play. Freddie wouldn’t play the electric one so John taught himself to play it for this song

[@patticampana9458]

Saw them in concert. Freddie handed me a rose. I still have it pressed in the pages of my Bible.✌️

[@eduardojuselinodiazmartine4271]

John Deacon has the coolest compositions! He's responsible for this one and "Another One Bites the Dust" of course, but there are some really amazing songs that didn't really made it to the greatest hits, such as: You And I (another romatic take on the band), Spread Your Wings (incredible sound, incredible narrative), Who Needs You (in case you wanted a latin feel), If You Can't Beat Them (a really nice rocker), Need Your Loving Tonight (if you want a 60s feel but with a punch), Back Chat (the "disco" era of Queen?) and the amazing collaboration with Freddie "Cool Cat" (vocals at his finest)... Also, John's bass in Dragon Attack, even though a Brian composition, is unbelivable!

[@betterinthe80sdude]

This has been my favorite song by Queen since I was 4 years old in 1979. Still in my top 5 songs 44 years later.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

It’s a great feel good song. One of my fav Queen songs. Totally was in a pet food style commercial.

[@beandean23]

****Queen songs you may like... Hammer to fall Dragon Attack Dog with a bone Keep passing the open windows I'm in love with my car (sung by Roger, and side B to Bohemian Rhapsody) Sweet lady (sung by Sir Brian) Breakthru Keep yourself alive (first song on their debut album) Doing alright (especially if you like their harmonies)

[@stevehamilton8824]

One of their best in my opinion. This is my wife and my wedding song. Still best friends 18 years later. Just makes me smile.

[@tinahairston6383]

It's been used in a Pet Smart, a Carnival Cruise Lines and an AT&T commercial at one point plus several movies. I was just searching for what you've already reacted to and do NOT see We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions...OMG!!! FOR SHAME, LOL! Also check out Who Wants to Live Forever - from The Highlander movie soundtrack, One Vision (extended version shows them in studio and being silly) from the Iron Eagle movie soundtrack and George Michael performing with Queen during the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in 1992 for Somebody To Love. There aren't too many people who could've come CLOSE to recreating such a performance but George Michael nailed it.

[@pamelawertz498]

Some amazing songs by Queen are Spread Your Wings, It's Late, and a performance by Freddy that will blow you away in My Melancholy Blues. They were all on News of the World. Same album as We Will Rock You/We Are the Champions. 1977.

[@leomarshall4059]

My wife and I chose this as our Second Dance. (The first was "Songbird" by Fleetwood Mac, which you reacted to in December 2022.)

[@revmarkwillems9312]

A snippet from the chorus was used in a commercial for PetSmart.

[@willfromyadkinville]

love love love and also love!

[@brucearchie8354]

Queen= G.O.A.T

[@lisajohnson521]

Awww, I used to sing this to my pup :0(

[@Canucklehead557]

We all know you 2 are best friends. Keep it that way.

[@megdelaney3677]

❤👑 Please react to - Cold Stone Crazy -Tie Your Mother Down -Who Wants to Live Forever -Thanks!!!

[@alanlucio3442]

I just love that song

[@josephadiaz8343]

Oh yeah... Queen 👍♥️✝️✌️😎

[@welshrabbit5]

absolutely awesome!!

[@stocksgoupward5922]

my wedding song from 1989. at that time it was never used for that. since then many times I have heard it used

[@cavernousmind53]

Absolute classic, I believe John Deavon wrote this for his wife, who he's still married to to this day!!!

[@db-gb5xi]

One of my favorite Queen songs.

[@mitch374]

You should really see Pentatonix version of Bohemian Rhapsody. It's a capela and amazing.

[@denisewright3179]

I know of 2 commercials off the top of my head...yes one is a pet commercial "Petsmart" and a "AT&T" commercial...