BRIAN MAY | Too Much Love Will Kill You | REACTION VIDEO

[@leonarae8496]

Brian wrote this about his marriage breakup. He fell in love with someone else, Anita who he’s still married to now, and about the guilt he felt at hurting his wife. There’s also a beautifully emotional version sung by Freddie, but I always love this one sung by Brian. It’s so much more personal

[@joan783]

Brian really brings the emotion into the song, facing the breakdown of his marriage. When Freddie recorded it it also had great emotion, as the words so easily relate to his situation with AIDS. Both very powerful in their own ways.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

Yes! I did not research the entire process behind the song. But, I still felt the emotions just by listening and watching the video. Brian had a lot going on. :( . I am a little nervous to hear Freddie's version now. :).

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 😄Hadn't you said before that hearing Fred sing something new/for the first time always made you "nervous" because you never knew what to expect? (I thought it was you who said that, Patrick....?)🤫🤔

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

Yes and Brian Saw that as well - he sang it to Freddie at the tribute concert after Freddies dearh.

[@terrilabeth7366]

Dr. Brian May, quite possibly the most thoughtful “rockstar” of the last generation and most likely into the future. And by thoughtful I mean you can tell he is very deliberate in everything he does, methodical, it is logical but leads to being very creative and different. We know him as that super talented musician, of course the guitar, but the piano as well. We know him as an outstanding songwriter. We know him for his Queen harmonies and the occasional soft voice as opposed to Freddie’s powerhouse voice in contrast in some songs. He catches you off guard when he sings alone, his voice is so unusual, it is soft but it can grow powerful very suddenly and at just the right moment. Combine that with his song writing skills and he totally shines. We always pay attention to Freddie, it is difficult not to, but the other members of Queen are just as special and just as talented. It is why the band was so successful. And is still successful today. I am determined to see them live, I think it is important, no matter how you feel about Freddie vs Adam Lambert. Today it is really about Brian, Roger and Spike. ❤️

[@dianefowler8779]

I think this video is beautifully crafted and photographed. The song itself comes from Brian's emotional struggle, when after being married and had children, met the love of his life. Are you also aware that he has a doctorate degree in astrophysics and has worked in that field, participating also with our NASA on a project or two. The guitar he always plays was made by Brian and his father when he wanted to be in a band but could not afford to buy one. He also has a company that manufactures guitars to his own specifications and at an affordable cost, as well as other high-end musicians' equipment. He is also a photographer and inventor, as well as author. He has been a music producer and has written movie scores. He is also a wonderful, kind, and humble person.. Brian fans, have I forgotten anything?

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

Yes he is trying to save the animals from us human beings - but I am so overwhelmed by this reaction so I hardly think it is relevant to present his resume - CBE -

[@nancysalars5857]

Dr. May is brilliant for sure. It is so great to see a younger generation learn and appreciate Queen. I had them in the 70’s 80’s and it is heartwarming to know they live on.

[@dibxander2030]

Beautiful, Brian did a beautiful job. Freddy Mercury also sang this song.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

An incredible version and my preferred one, you can almost feel his anguish. Pat, if you'd like more from Brian try 'Tie Your Mother Down' - the Brian May Band live at the Brixton academy.

[@pennioltheten6018]

This song is so hard for me . Maybe because it is so raw. When Brian sings this you can feel the gut emotion coming from him. The pain.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Most reactors listen to Freddie’s version which as Brian has said takes on a new meaning when Freddie sings it x but I prefer Brian’s version as it is his song about his struggles with his life at the time you can see the emotion in Brian as he is singing thank you for reacting to this one as someone else has said you should react to Freddie’s version too x

[@sandrahilton3239]

This song and brians performance brings tears to my eyes. Its very personal and heart wrenching.

[@wenchemoberg3602]

Brian May have a beautiful voice this is from Brians life i realy can feel this song its beautiful and Sad at the same time.

[@kelleeholmes9448]

All four of them could have had their own solo careers, which is why I think is another reason they were a unique band and why their music was so strong, because each of them wrote songs, and each of them like different genres! Roger has an incredible voice too and was very important in backing Freddie up vocal wise. He could tell when Freddie was getting tired and was able to step up off the cuff if Freddie needed a 20 second vocal break on stage, and they did it in such a way....no one could ever tell. Live aid perfect example, very few at the time knew Freddie had a sever throat infection and his Doctors advised him not to do the concert. Freddie still did, I can't even imagine the pain he was going through because even then he was belting it out strong, and the only glimpse of a struggle you see come out of him and at this point you could tell he was really hurting, was just before the last "Of the world" in the song We are the Champions. You will see him blow in and out a couple times before he hit it, but as usual he NAILED IT. Freddie also sang this song, but of course it had a different meaning to him than what it had with Brian. when Brian sang it, it was about his marriage, and When Freddie sings it, I believe he was relating it to his illness :( Both ways are very powerful.

[@sherryheim5504]

I love this song!! though it make me cry every time I hear it because I know that the song is Brian's personal struggle in his own life, his choices and the consequences of those choices. He has never entirely healed from those choices and still struggles with depression for them..so I tear up every time I hear this song. The first time I heard it was Brian singing it at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert when Brian was already so heartsick over losing Freddie, so feeling his other struggles at the same time just shattered me.

[@luceliaalencar8242]

Obrigada Brian por tanta beleza e sensibilidade. Freddy a vc também obrigada por sua maravilhosas harmonias , Brian que voz linda! Uma música muito profunda e bela ! Fica no coração ❤️. obrigada por reagir uma pessoa muito especial que nos lembra o QUEEN! Bjo .

[@imweakfordeaky]

The entire album this is on ( Back to the Light) has been recently remastered and re-released - a GREAT album

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

Yes. I have a long way until I get through all of these albums, songs and videos. All of these guys are amazing.

[@StoptheInsanityofRegressivism]

There's no need to pick a favorite version: Brian's or Freddie's (Queen). Both stand on their own both powerfully and beautifully. They both hurt so much. And no matter who does it the song is imminently relatable. Both versions have a place in my heart, life, and music library. It's also a favorite when I sit down to play the piano. Brian et. al. wrote a singularly gorgeous masterpiece with this song.

[@sole129]

I am an 80 ties teen and loved this. Now the look cracks me up eventhough I miss my pink bracelets

[@RetrofanFilms]

Brian performed this song at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert in 1992; saying that he “wrote it a few years before with some friends, but it never saw the light of day.” He not only recorded it for his solo album, Back to the Light, but Freddie recorded it during the Made in Heaven sessions in 1991; months before his death.

[@judywenthold3616]

he has some absolutely beautiful songs on his solo albums. You will love the journey

[@sandrahilton3239]

Queen were the sum of all the members, together they inspired each other and all were gifted in many ways. The words to that song are intelligent and he is , as a doctor of Asytrophysics.

[@donnanaples5214]

Brian is an amazing singer, song writer, kick A$$ guitar player. The best in my opinion he has the melodic beautiful sounding guitar he makes it sing. Please check Rogers song “Old Friend” beautiful lyrics, and another emotional song written for Freddie

[@sherryheim5504]

Brian wrote a song called "Nothing But Blue" for Freddie after he passed. John Deacon plays the bass on that song. The first time I listened to that song, I had no idea the story behind it but Brian's guitar solo in that song is so emotive that tears just started streaming down my cheeks, not the lyrics, but the guitar just leveled me. This happened the next few times I listened to it then I kind of put it away for a long time. I recently purchased the re-release of Brian's first solo album, Back To The Light and popped it into the CD player in my car. As I was driving, that song came on and I had kind of forgotten about it, it had been years since that album had come out the first time. That guitar solo started up and there I was driving and the degree of emotion in that solo had tears flowing down my cheeks again. I don't know what it is, but his playing on that song moved my soul. My favorite Brian solo song is "Teasin' Around", I think his voice is at it's absolute best on that song. While Brian did not write Teasin' Around, it is the perfect song for his voice. Either of these songs would be a great reaction for your next Brian song.

[@angelak.7365]

The video footage is Brian as a child and his parents. Yes, Brian was in the process of a very painful breakup with Chrissy (torn between a lover and the love you leave behind). He didn't make the decision lightly.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

That video was so emotional to watch. He really expressed his feelings so clearly in that song. True legend.

[@barrysiewert7386]

Beautiful song, beautiful reaction & REALLY BEAUTIFUL reaction set!!!

[@debramoore7513]

Beautiful & painful song written by Brian who was caught between a rock and a hard place. First marriage in trouble while in love with another woman, Anita Dobson (British Actress & now Brian’s wife). I love Brian’s version when you know the backstory! Freddie’s version is a tribute so that evokes different emotions, too. There is a third version where Brian sings with Pavarotti live in Italy this very same song! Great reaction Patrick 💝💝

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

THAT..... would be AWESOME to see a reaction from!! (The Brian/Pavarotti version)😳🙉🤯

[@cathytobias4722]

Raw emotional performance, I was definitely crying and every time I watch this it makes me cry!!! 💔

[@diaryofanaxeman539]

That song hits home, in fact, it hits too close to home. Love can be a savior and the loss of it destructive to the soul.

[@debbiebush5887]

Hey my friend PATRICK. BRIAN MAY also sang another song called SLEEPING ON THE SIDEWALK. Check out the lyric video on that one. He also sang with ROGER TAYLOR a song called NO ONE BUT YOU ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG. Its a tribute to FREDDIE. Now ROGER TAYLOR sang lead live on this song from the concert in Montreal 1981 and its called IM IN LOVE WITH MY CAR. I just thought maybe you would like to check those out. Thank you so much for doing QUEEN videos. I really enjoy watching people discover how great QUEEN are as a band. Take care and have a good day. Your friend, QUEEN BEE.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

I also LOVE "Action This Day" live at Milton Keynes, the duet w Roger & Freddie.💕 AND "Let Me Live"... where Freddie, Roger & Brian EACH song a verse.🥰

[@debbiebush5887]

@@marciebulsaraorcutt Oh yes Milton Keynes is a great concert. ACTION THIS DAY is a very good song and so is LET ME LIVE. Go check those songs out too PATRICK.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

@@debbiebush5887 😄💕🖖

[@debbiebush5887]

@@marciebulsaraorcutt 😆❤❤👋👋

[@The1queencollector]

Another emotional song he sings is "Why don't we try again", worth a listen.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

Winderful reaction - and thank you for the silence ❤

[@marilynsmith9758]

Thanks for reacting to Brian and this song. I love this song so much which Brian sings with such emotion. Knowing it is about Brian’s actual personal situation makes it very touching and emotional to hear and it always brings me to tears. If you are interested in more Brian, he just re-released his album Back to the Light that has some great songs. You might consider listening to Back to the Light or Resurrection. After Freddie passed Brian eventually toured with his own band, The Brian May Band and there are some really great live performances. Resurrection live is great!

[@sandrahilton3239]

just a quick note to say Sir Brian May received a knighthood from King Charles III in the New Year Honours. Im sure you will agree that its well deserved as he is one of the greatest rock guitarist of all time. He gets it for services to Music and his wonderful charity work. Hopefully Roger will be next. God bless them both. Please would you review, Queen singing No One But You which is sung by Brian and Roger. So So moving.

[@lisamckenzie148]

After listening to many of your Queen reactions over a few months, I finally subscribed just now. Thank you for your thoughtful commentary. I really love how you present Queen's music. I also love how I can learn so much about this band through conversations (such as those below). Thanks from a small town in Ontario, Canada.

[@sandrahilton3239]

This song is poetry.

[@sandrahilton3239]

Brian and Roger have produced some good work.

[@bluebell3720]

I just realised Brian (co) wrote this for The Miracle album but it wasn't included about choosing between his love and lover Brians songs that were on the album I want it all and I want it now (Anita said this is 86) and scandal (mainly because of the press/affair../but Freddie was dealing with stories Prenter sold)

[@thomascrawford9214]

Brian is much more versatile than people realize. His voice was overshadowed by Queen simply because he was not Freddie. He could have been lead in his own band. Look at "The Brian May Band'.

[@lindastodola691]

Brian has such a wonderful voice. Freddie brought more passion in my opinion but it was Brian’s song. Just beautiful!! Thank you Pat!

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

OMG. I'm ready to hear Freddie's version next. I have to record that this weekend.. :)

[@belenscolpino2691]

En lo personal los dos la cantan espectacular, pero la de Brian me llega más, la canta con más sentimiento ya que lo siente, es su vivencia, saludos.

[@JaneSmith-lu8ol]

Now you should react to Freddie’s version.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

For sure. I will. :)

[@GinMae]

Thanks for this! there was a Queen version where Freddie sang.. but this song is so personal to Brian - and I love it the best -- same thing if you would care to see "All Dead" - written by Brian about his childhood cat! kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCZcnZoqpV4aqc Freddie sang that as well, but I love Brian's version.. (cartoon video made years afterwards.. but it is awesome - and approved by Sir Doctor May) lol

[@sandrabutler8483]

Freddie also sang this song, but it was and is a Dr Brian May song about his life which gets overlooked, as people hear Freddie and associated it with his life, some still don't reference them as a group of four, it was never Freddie Mercury and Queen, and all the songs apart from their own solo careers during and after Freddie passed away were written individually for their own albums, Freddie wrote for his, Roger Taylor who has a new album out wrote for his and Dr Brian May again has a new, but old album out he's released one from around 30 years ago, the only person who didn't have a solo career was John Deacon, and I feel he's very overlooked, even though he's written some of the biggest songs, including I Want To Break Free, another song associated with Freddie coming out,? It's actually based on the longest running Soap Coronation Street and it's about oppression and the drag was Roger Taylor girlfriend idea, I'm old enough too remember when the group started, so don't associated songs with what we knew about the individuals which made up Queen, I just think like many others from back then, it's great music with a story in the lyrics

[@planetwatch0000]

I really wish more reactors and people learning about Queen would grasp that it is a BAND not Freddie plus a three other musicians.

[@sandrabutler8483]

@@planetwatch0000 in interviews Freddie was always quick too say he wasn't the leader, he was the lead singer as most groups have, it's a group of four very different and highly successful intelligent people who bought something different too the group, Dr Brian May with his homemade red special, John Deacon with the AMP which helped with the different sounds for the two on guitar, Freddie might design the album covers everyone had different qualities and could all play different instruments, John was always the quiet one but I feel he's overlooked and many of the people reacting have no clue what the names are apart from Freddie, he was singing the songs which they've written individually or as a group, and also stop trying too say that the songs were about this and that mainly associated with Freddie, who was very different from his stage Persona, just because he's singing Who Wants To Live Forever, that wasn't anything too do with his diagnosis, some are for films, they need too stop associating everything he's singing with him personally, concentrate on the music and at least 200 plus songs

[@planetwatch0000]

@@sandrabutler8483 I agree with this. Hardly anyone mentions John Deacon. A powerhouse of talent by himself who wrote so many hit songs for Queen. Freddie would have hated that I'm sure. Perhaps young reactors don't grasp what a band of musicians really is. One where the whole is more important than the individual.

[@sandrabutler8483]

@@planetwatch0000 I think many are surprised that they sound exactly the same on record or stage with no auto tuning nothing, they hated going on Top Of The Pops because they couldn't sing or play live, but it served the purpose of getting the new single out there, especially when they were touring much of the time, even in Bo Rap many say about the harmonies but that was all Freddie singing at the start and parts of the middle, which is why they could never do the opening or middle live, it's much like the singers and groups from back then Sir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Rod Stewart, Sir Mick Jagger and many others, they're not one hit wonders and don't use gimmicks, nor do a concert full of a new album, they sing what the audience wants to hear

[@sandrahilton3239]

i do wish you would review Queen and Who Wants to Live for Ever at the isle of wight festival 2017 with adam lambert, its heartbreaking. You would love it.

[@judywenthold3616]

do yourself a wonderful favor and listen to his album- Another World. Brian is so beautiful when he plays or sings

[@jeanflora4356]

Freddie also did a rendition of the song. It put backs whole different meaning to the song according to Brian.

[@jeanflora4356]

You should hear Freddie's version of this song. Gives it a whole different meaning

[@bluebell3720]

it was recorded 88 but not put on the miracle album I thought it was because it was co written outside of Queen don't know why it wasn't on it Brian sang it at Freddies tribute April 92 it was then a single off Brians solo released sept 92 then freddies 88 version was used on their 95 album made in heaven

[@bluebell3720]

he started an affair in 86 with Anita who he is now married to his wife had their third child 87 I'm assuming she found out after and they divorced he wrote this with two people outside of Queen but it wasn't included on the miracle album he debuted it at freddies tribute he released it soon after i think people thought it was to raise money for the charity it was for his solo he released that september 92

[@debbiebush5887]

Oh a side bar. FREDDIE also sang this song too. You can check that out too if you would like.

[@michelleturner3087]

Roger Taylor song “Old Friends “

[@alethamarsh6583]

Rodger also has a tribute song to Friday but I can't handle it still

[@bluebell3720]

Brian debuted this at Freddie tribute April 92 But it wasnt a tribute to Freddie Bit inappropriate! 'Victim of my crime' Sadly this is how a lot of people viewed Aids punishment from God.. Freddie recorded it 88 but it didnt go on the album 92 sang at the tribute Was released soon after as a single off Brian solo album sept 92 Freddie 88 version was then put on 95 made in heaven album

[@sandrahilton3239]

have you ever reviewed Eva Cassidy singing Over the Rainbow? Another memorable song.

[@sandrahilton3239]

You could listen to Roger Taylor singing Gangsters are running this world.

[@alethamarsh6583]

I don't know if you're ready for the version where Freddy sings it it's actually a tribute song in the video and I cry every time after Freddy died Brian thought about driving off a bridge he was depressed for quite a while and contemplated suicide

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

Ugh! Am I ready for that? I'm still not even ready to watch Barcelona. I just can't see him in that stage yet. I am not ready for that. But, I need to watch it soon. :(

[@alethamarsh6583]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 no and do not watch these are the days of our lives that's his last recorded video where he looks very ill Barcelona he does not look ill at all the only difference is he shaved his mustache other than that he's the same old Freddie but if you want a few other suggestions check-out scandal headlong, breakthrough, the great pretender, Las palabras de amor, teo torriatte you need to start a playlist we can keep track of what you've reacted to

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

@@alethamarsh6583 Oh yes. I have too many people passing away in my life right to watch anything by Freddie that's emotional. Probably would not make it through the video. :). Thank you as always.

[@alethamarsh6583]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 I'm so sorry Pat, I think I have covid right now I'm feeling okay for the most part I haven't been tested yet waiting but if you could react to any of the songs I listed above they're all awesome if you want a good laugh to lift your spirits checkout I Want to Break Free the boys had the best time recording it and no it's not about Freddy coming out he was actually shocked when the guys brought up the idea of the video

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 OHHH Patrick, DON'T WORRY... The Barcelona era is GREAT!! The Barcelona performances where done around the same time as Freddie's solo "Great Pretender" video.... Even tho he has been diagnosed, he still looks FANTASTIC as always... Just clean shaven. And YOU. WILL. LOVE seeing the obvious chemistry between Freddie & Montsie... They TRULY ADORED each other! 💕💕💕💕💕💕 FYI, There are a few video performances of the song "Barcelona"... I think the BEST one is live at La Nit. ALSO live at La Nit, is their performance of "THE GOLDEN BOY"... my FAVORITE! (Part opera/part Gospel) You WILL. FREAKING. LOVE. IT!!💕🖖

[@janetschulman7649]

This was written in 1988. It was supposed to be on the album but because that album was supposed to be written by everyone they left it off. Freddie’s version is on the Made In Heaven album.

[@bluebell3720]

I'm ot sure why it wasn't included,the songs on the album are credited to everyone so they had equal credit and equal royalties regardless who wrote them I thought it wasn't included because it was co written outside of Queen but all gods people on innuendo was going to be on freddies solo album before he decided to do Barcalona Freddie wrote it with Mike but I thought maybe because he wrote the words it was ok as they were putting new music to it but mike played piano and has credit so I have no idea why it wasn't on

[@janetschulman7649]

@@bluebell3720 I believe you are right. It looks like Brian did not write this song alone.

[@alethamarsh6583]

Check out Roger's I'm in love with my car

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

Roger??? Really? Oh yes! Have to hear that. 🙏🏾💯❤️

[@alethamarsh6583]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 yeah you might have to listen to two songs from what I hear that's all people can find there's a live version of killer queen and I'm in love with my guitar that's really good

[@teananava6837]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 roger best voice

[@teananava6837]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 ROGER,S SONG kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZzdaIuHaLWlhac

[@kuntumhapsari5364]

Time for Brian…..

[@tammyjackson3113]

Brian was so sad his marriage was ending and his love for his now wife Anita, and his Dad dying and Freddie's illness, he thought about suicide but got some help.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

He did?? Wow! So much I am learning about these guys. Really makes me respect them even more knowing all of the personal things they faced. But, still put on the most amazing performances ever. Much respect to Queen!

[@tammyjackson3113]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 did you know that early in their career Brian caught Hepatitis and was on the hospital for a long time and he was afraid they would replace him, but the guys just made songs to do when Bri was well. The rest is history💛

[@juttapopp1869]

I don't much like the message, being as it is about cheating in his first wife, but it's a good song. Now you have to check out the Queen/Freddie Version.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

What? He cheated or she did?

[@juttapopp1869]

@@awordfrompresidentpat1985 he did and left her for his current wife, Anita. That's partly what the song Scandal" is about, too.

[@awordfrompresidentpat1985]

@@juttapopp1869 Oh wow. Did not know that. But, I still love the song. He sounded amazing. 🙏🏾💯

[@juttapopp1869]

He does. As I said, now you have to compare it to the Queen Version with Freddie singing!

[@imweakfordeaky]

On the surface, yes - the song is about being torn between his first wife Chrissy and his lover (now second wife) Anita - but he was also in tremendous strain with Freddie’s illness/death AND the cancer death of his father Harold. All his pain pours out in this.

[@sandrahilton3239]

Now you need to listen to Roger Taylor singing.

[@sandrahilton3239]

think this autobiographical

[@belenscolpino2691]

A todos nos da pena Brian pero y quién piensa en sus hijos y esposa?🤔 Si el estaba mal no quiero saber la familia que dejó por ser infiel, a Anita también le fue infiel 🤷

[@garnet0101]

Freddie sings it better. Listen to him sing it.