BEST PERFORMANCE I'VE EVER SEEN! - Queen - Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal

[@RaichnotTHATrach]

You should do Queens full set from Live Aid 1985.. as someone that was there you will never find 22 minutes of live brilliance anywhere else... Ever x

[@amberburris5674]

YES!!

[@ad9aggie]

Absolutely need to do this Cliff!! That is awesome you saw it live. I was privileged enough to see it live on MTV. #Elsewhere #AOD

[@MGib-xx4nb]

It's magical. Bro wasn't even near full strength.

[@ruddyy123]

Agree with this

[@AngelDawn1982]

This is a must do statement frfr!!!

[@proofprof63]

The running joke is that somewhere out there Superman is wearing a Freddie Mercury T-shirt.

[@sunshi1583]

Perfection!! 💜

[@janewilson1311]

❤

[@Dee-JayW]

ROGER TAYLOR also deserved a standing ovation…what an incredible performance ❤❤❤❤❤

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

His singing during the outro is one of my favourite parts of this song live

[@Scott-z8l]

Freddie once said in a interview, I performed for the person that bought the cheapest tickets in the back row. They spent all they could afford to come see us. It was my duty to entertain them more than the front row. That's classy dude.

[@terridostal1348]

He's working the crowd because Brian broke a string. This whole concert is a must watch

[@JeremyAustin-hw1qy]

Freddie held the mic in one hand and the world in the other

[@cathyjohnson2088]

Freddie did not drink during performances. It is a honey drink for his vocal chords.

[@gilbertc.569]

I was there for the two nights. Right in front of Freddie. I caught his tambourine in 78.

[@jenniferleaver2559]

I am so jealous! What an amazing experience.

[@chiaradigiorgio1821]

Wow ❤

[@jesterforhire]

That’s INCREDIBLE!

[@nrsvlda70]

During the time that Freddie was working the crowd near the end of the song… if you notice, he looks back when he first gets up - notices that Brian has broken a guitar string so he leans into the crowd for enough time to let Brian get the string replaced. They were a VERY well oiled machine by this time in the band’s career!

[@deborahallen3318]

As long as there are people breathing , sombody will be loving Queen! Thanks for your awesome reaction 🫶👑💙

[@denisepoole5838]

Freddie drank tea with honey for his voice, no alcohol!

[@kennethbartlett4302]

Freddie was a walking dichotomy. Sadness and joy, powerful yet elegant. He was a complete diva and we all absolutely loved him. RIP Freddie

[@DarrellFanning-bx7xz]

Greatest frontman in history, In my humble opinion

[@michellepetrillo2235]

The guitarist, Sir Brian May, PhD (astrophysics) breaks a string and has to go offstage to get it fixed. The band is so smooth, so together, so in tune with each other, barely anyone notices. At 5:10 in your video, watch Freddie look back at Brian walking offstage. He then goes into a improv part, and you will notice you only hear the drums and the bass guitar. He looks back, sees Brian coming back onstage, and picks up the song where they left off. Brilliant. This level of talent will never been seen again in our lifetimes, if ever. ❤🤘🏼🤘🏼🎸

[@--Havoc--]

As many times as I've watched that video I've never even noticed that!!! They were definitely brilliant and so talented.

[@viviennerose6858]

I've had people disagree with this, saying it's not enough time, but I responded by saying have they ever watched a F1 pitstop tyre change! 😂

[@JohnnyLaps]

He had a replica guitar,so just needed to switch.Pete, the guitar tech kept a army of reserves.

[@karenrogers6730]

Plus they did their own backing vocals. Brilliant how they worked together. Still love them and now in my 70s. My other go to was Status Quo.

[@JohnnyLaps]

@karenrogers6730 great point Karen,and blended together so nicely.

[@inspiremagick]

Freddy was, and still is, the absolute GOAT

[@chiaradigiorgio1821]

Absolutely 💯 ❤❤

[@katrinacash6393]

Their performance of "White Queen (Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975) is one amazing live performance. I highly recommend watching it! Love that you appreciate Queen!

[@trishc3099]

Second, thirded and fourth! It will truly break your brain.

[@GinMae]

Yes, Katrina - one of my very favorites.. written by Brian... I was in love with him when I was 16.. and still love geriatric Brian... lol

[@melissatuel862]

You gotta check out their performance at "Live Aid".

[@deborahdennehy9937]

ADORE Freddie, so amazing ALWAYS!!! I'd just like to say not many people mention Roger Taylore (drummer) & he was amazing too, but never commended about him. More people should have!! Naturally Freddie was the one & only & never forgottten. Loved QUEEN!!!!!!!!!!

[@Keepinitreal61]

Freddie, Brian & Roger, all could sing.

[@Pixelologist]

6:55 - "He takes a sip of beer!" - Chances are that was tea with honey.

[@geraldherrmann787]

You would adore their full 20-minutes on LIVE-AID 1985.

[@annegreen9499]

Individually they were 4 world class virtuosic musicians, together they created a band that defies words. Queen was such an important & influential creative force. I really enjoy watching you react to these classic songs, introducing them to potential new audiences & keeping them alive in folks memories. I agree with other commenters that you should react to their Live Aid set. It’s the best live performance I’ve ever seen. I’m sure you’d really enjoy it. Much love Cliff. xx

[@TammyDenney]

This was Freddie’s gospel song with Aretha Franklin in mind, he was a big fan.

[@TammyDenney]

I’m very surprised you haven’t done Live Aid yet. It’s known as the greatest 20 minutes in our history. Freddie is sipping on warm honey and lemon made for him during the shows..

[@graciezundt4201]

I read a comment on another channel once that stuck with me. "Somewhere in the universe, Superman is wearing a Queen shirt"

[@WILCIN8917]

The entire band was the upper level.

[@imocchidoro]

Queen was the best band EVER. Their versatility is unmatched, and Freddie was a magical being.

[@everythingamazing2379]

drummer could go solo DAMN

[@nrsvlda70]

He has… for years!! (Roger Taylor)…

[@betmo]

@@nrsvlda70lol that's roger taylor...

[@walterfleury3840]

Brian May also made his own guitars. Guy has a degree in astrophysics. They all met in college. The entire band was just so talented.

[@mattayc266]

Queen is a band that if you hear and know the song you just sing, it happened at a Green day concert just music no one on stage and the crowd singing

[@crowleybo]

"Live Aid" a must

[@shonastewart7943]

The entire concert was shown in IMAX back in January. It was like sitting front row. My friend and I sang along at the top of our lungs.

[@kimlouise-rf5rr]

This is the joy of the internet. Having been to almost all live performances of Queen, Dire Straits, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, etc etc, at 68 years old ( and still feel 30) we can relive these awesome moments of our lives and now you get to share in the pure raw talent of our generations music as do our grandchildren who absolutely love our music Yep, it was amazing 👏 🙌

[@tracyholden5787]

Freddie was the G.O.A.T at working a crowd. He was asked in an interview which instrument he enjoyed playing the most. He replied, "The AUDIENCE, darling!"

[@susanengland3919]

If you want to get a good idea of how much Freddie was loved around the world, check out the song "Love of My Life" at Rock N Tio. When you watch it, keep in mind that the audience speaks Portuguese as their national language. I promise you won't be disappointed. If you make it through that one, watch Queen at Live Aid 1985. That performance is still considered to be the best live performance in Rock history. And no, it wasn't beer, it was tea with honey. He liked beer but wouldn't drink it or anything else carbonated for fear of burping into the mic - he thought that would be rude to the audiene.

[@vykepp5709]

Im 22 but i grew up listening to this music from my parents. my first tat at 16 as for queen. Love them so much. You don't need to know everything about every group you enjoy it's okay aha don't worry

[@proofprof63]

@@vykepp5709 that's so cool. I wonder what it would be like to be 22 again and listening to Queen for the first time. I saw them in Mexico when I taught there in 1981. I took a bus for 3 hours to get the concert and it was worth every single second.

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

I saw Queen several times beginning in 1975 and they all were perfect and gave it 100 percent EVERY time. Never be another Queen and Fred was one of a kind. 🥰

[@Mikey-DiLo]

You should watch the official video of this song. It sounds different and the harmonies are out of this world.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

I've seen it. Great video and yes, the harmonies are outstanding.

[@annicegrundy5307]

I was 12 in 1881 what a great time to be young! I was obsessed with Queen.. perfect performance and vocals. RIP Freddie you beautiful soul❤

[@Irene-ym7bx]

You write well, for someone who 154 years old

[@vinniedixon1140]

12 in 1881, so you were born in 1869? Dayum you old LOL

[@annicegrundy5307]

@@Irene-ym7bx😂😂

[@annicegrundy5307]

@@vinniedixon1140didn’t have my glasses on lol😂 1981.. and yes il still old 😂😂

[@RockinMamaT]

Oh I'm so excited for this reaction. Roger Taylor (drums) backup vocals are just incredible. Try play the game from thos show. Great reaction and Peace out Cliff ☮️ ✌️ 🙏

[@astraboots]

What a legend pure raw Talent. Freddie Mercury wrote Somebody to Love and said it might be even better than Bohemian Rhapsody. Also from this concert I think you would enjoy dragon attack and the song Save Me also play the game. Feast of famine that sums up my life.❤ xx from UK

[@sandrahilton3239]

Live Aid is the best rock performance in history. Its a must watch if you want to see the real Queen.

[@charlottedixon6628]

RIP Freddie.😇🔥♥️

[@denisepoole5838]

Got to give it to Roger Taylor the dummer, GOAT drummer, and backup singer for Freddie!!

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

Roger would be front man for any other Band but they had Freddie. The talent in that band is amazing. They all play many instruments, they all write, and they all give it 150% all the time.

[@michelleferranti9468]

Nobody controls a crowd like Freddie! ❤

[@barbaraaschwingelswihart572]

Queen were eating hambergers and bunking together at times. They had thought times. Never forget these guys. Truly love them

[@helenc1693]

Queen at Live Aid is spectacular

[@Jackflip1996]

Best male vocalist so far I’d say

[@johnlewis734]

And maybe always 🤔👑🇬🇧🍻

[@cmhazard7242]

I don’t know how old you are but PLENTY of people said many bad things about Queen back in the 80s and 90s because they thought they were a******s. They hated that he was Bi. They hated that he got AIDS. They hated his music even though it has been used TIME AND TIME again for movies and tv series and his voice, the bands music, the LEGACY of Queen is still apparent today … and is ICONIC!!!😂 I’m teary too! I love your reaction videos!

[@chiaradigiorgio1821]

Stuff those idiots that said bad things about Queen . Other performers did so much shit more . Freddie was and is the GOAT . I DONT CARE WHAT HE DID WITH HIS PRIVATE LIFE . I LOVE HIM . I LISTEN TO QUEEN EVERYDAY AND TODAY IS 11th Nov 2024 . Freddie’s voice is mesmerising ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HildegardSpringer]

Freddie Mercury ❤

[@sandyhickey8236]

You're right, no one can take anything away from Freddie and Queen itself

[@tragichollywoodonthetown6269]

Thank you. I grew up with Queen but never appreciated them. You have helped me rediscover their magic, and Freddy. That was a gift

[@elkevera]

We are in the 3.generation Queen fans. -Ratty, Freddie's stage assistent, was always sitting with the mic so it was ready when Freddie jumped up. When Freddie turned around to look at Brian he automatically knew something was at aw, Bri had broken a string and while Freddie worked the crowd it gave him enough time to put his Red Special in order.-- Thanks Cliff, we love you too ❣

[@elkevera]

Thanks YT for censoring my innocent comment.

[@JohnnyLaps]

Sadly there won't be another Freddie but thankfully people like you share how good Queen are.Great channel,new sub.👍

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

Queen not only was one of the top bands of all time but, also did perfection. You watch and see each musician was point on. And made it seem so easy. They were not pretenders either. What you saw was the real deal except that Freddie, the ultimate showman, was really pretty quiet, somewhat shy and reserved. He was a man that had alot going through his mind music wise. All 4 members were brilliant with degrees in various disciplines. Freddie had a degree in graphic arts and design John Deacon has a first class honours degree in electronics. Roger Taylor has a Bachelors degree in biology Dr. Brian May has a bachelors in Science and Physics and PHD in Astrophysics.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

P.S. With Queen, I would usually recommend you start with the studio versions, but with this one, it's probably better that you see this one first. It's epic.

[@proofprof63]

@@cainealexander-mccord2805 I disagree. I could point to a myriad of live performances that are incredible. This isn't my favorite version of Somebody to Love. The one at Milton Keynes is much rawer and better, IMHO. There are only a few songs that I can think of that I prefer at the studio versions to the live ones.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

@@proofprof63 I accept your opinion for what it is. (Though your misuse of "myriad" is a little grating, but you're far from alone.) As I saw them live five times, it's really difficult for me to enter the verbal octagon over which version is better, so, I'm happy to concede your point.

[@joyceharkin3641]

This live version of the song has a very different arrangement from the studio version. The studio has amazing layered harmonies which can't be replicated live and is well worth listening to. I love both versions for different reasons. This live version shows how tight the band were - four fantastic musicians completely in the groove individually and collectively. Brian has said that when they went on stage, they knew the songs they were going to do and what order they were going to be in but that was it. Every night was different - that's how good they were!

[@mamaalaska]

Queen will live on forever because they are legacies. They left behind them music that will live on forever. Long past there. Bones have been dried. New generations find the band and fall in love all over again! That is the one thing that great musicians and actors will always have is they will have eternity on tape and new generations to conquer and fall in love with them! I’m a great grandmother and I can’t wait for my great grandson to rock out!

[@angelaolson2025]

I ❤Queen & your beautiful message! 😊 Thank you!!!

[@blackcatmom2996]

Go down a few songs in this concert and you’ll find “Save Me”. There you will find Brian May at the piano with his freaking guitar on his lap! Perfection😘 you should watch the entire concert! It is still being played in IMAX theaters to this day! It’s an event😊

[@MaddyN999]

Queens set at Live Aid if you haven’t seen it, that’s the best performance. Great reaction to this performance, it’s definitely up there with some of the best. But checking out the full Live Aid set if you haven’t already seen it

[@dimitrasotirakoglou2553]

The whole concert is legendary.. it took place in Montreal 10 years before Freddie's passing. ❤ As a huge Aretha fan he wrote that amazing piece of art You should definitely watch the Webley Live Aid Concert in 1985 and the 1986 All Queen performances are worth it

[@pooler99]

I was there

[@BettyArmitage]

I absolutely loved your heartfelt reaction to this great song….. I love how you appreciate just how great Freddie and the entire band was. So now you must continue down the Queen rabbit hole …..because there is so much more to see and hear. They have hundreds of songs spread out over 20 years of hits …..many you will recognize but didn’t know it was a Queen song. Most of their songs are usually better when performed live. Thank you for your great reaction….i just subscribed and am looking forward to your next Queen reaction.

[@maureensullivan2534]

The greatest group ever. Have been a fan since I heard Killer Queen back in 1974 yes Im an old girl from New Zealand. Great reaction. RIP Freddie.

[@carladicarlo3255]

This is consistently cited as one of the best live performances ever and Freddie one of the best, if not the best, frontman. There are some good artists today, but you see why we’re a little partial to older talent.

[@lisaprince6996]

I had the pleasure of seeing Queen live in concert twice. I feel blessed!

[@Deeb390]

I was lucky enough to see Queen perform in Adelaide, South Australia in 1976. God I’m so old.😆😆 I really don’t think we knew how great they were back then. It was at a basketball stadium with the worst acoustics but it was mesmerising. The greatest frontman to ever walk the earth. Great reaction again. ❤️

[@dangoodall-williams4200]

This, this, is why I mostly only listen to my era of music. This music.

[@Jude_196]

FREDDIE did SUCH A GREAT JOB in this performance: as HE DID IN THEM: ALL!! Such a charismatic and TALENTED person!! ENJOY, CLIFF!!!

[@gracemichelli.2am124]

One of the best by Queen 😅❤

[@lumasters8197]

One of Freddie's favorite things was playing to the audience, he's looking down from heaven to see he's still playing to the audience.❤❤

[@leannlaplante3643]

God bless you for your appreciation of Queen and this performance. This is music that makes me happy to be alive.

[@jaccilowe3842]

FYI - Freddie's drink is a honey mixture for his throat and vocal chords. Freddie used to box.

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

The best performance!

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever. Freddie is happy now, somewhere, that they could have brought you joy, 40 years after this great performance. „I love the stage, it's my whole life.” FM

[@maureenwalsh4305]

Well said man. 💯🙌🩵

[@RAl-rc7su]

Best band ever

[@jo_jolambrini6775]

Great reaction to the best there is ......... btw Superman wears a "Freddie Mercury" t-shirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@creinicke1000]

My favorite song..

[@laughingoutloud5742]

This is one of my all-time favourite songs, not just Queen ❤🤘🎶🎤

[@jride632]

I'm lucky to have seen Queen twice in concert in the early 80s. They were unbelievable!!

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

Omg there are thousands of people who hate Queen, they think Queen has zero talent and is a nothing band. Even Paul McCartney hates them. He snubbed Freddie so bad at Live Aid it was terrible. Freddie didn’t give a damn, Queen stole that show and everyone knew it!! Over half a billion people watched live Aid and they saw who had talent and who cared. Queen always plays for their fans! At the end of the day, the people who didn’t like Queen going in to the concert came out a huge fan! Everyone will always know We will Rock You and We Are the Champions. Those will be anthems forever! RIP Freddie you will always be loved!

[@lauriemorrall1115]

Excellence.

[@ShortyRock801]

As incredible as Freddie is/was An awesome drummer like Roger Taylor with kick ass vocals is always a bonus And as awesome as they were together…. Listen to Roger Taylor do Radio Ga Ga

[@ellet6560]

As others have noted, the studio version is excellent and the way an older member of the Queendom (me) first heard (and loved) this song on radio. It was very popular at the time and received tons of airplay. It’s still one of their “ hits” that is regularly played on classic rock stations.

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

When I'm drowning in the blues Queen always lifts me up.

[@christinawilliams]

Phenomenal 🤟💌

[@jdhlsc169]

I have watched this song at least 50 times, probably more. I get chills at the end every time. That is the difference, imo, between then and a lot of today's music that is over autotuned and flat. It lacks an emotional evoking stamp on the audience like music back then did when there was no autotune.

[@cindyclark9619]

I’m so lucky I got to see them. I was a HUGE fan… still am. So many great songs.

[@GloriaRinker]

Got to see Queen at the Spectrum in Philadelphia November 1978 and then again can’t remember the venue or year Thin Lizzy opened up for queen was a great show. Thank you for your reaction. Listen to How Can I Go Wrong with the Opera Singer.

[@joannparker1977]

Everything you said at the end is true. Omg. Thank you for that. We too, used to be more than well off but now we're not. It's been 11 years now. But we enjoy life. Amidst the sometimes awfulness. We're stronger and that's what makes us able to enjoy the free things like nature and hiking with our dog. It's all about perspective. Great song. All this came out when I was in high school. I know all the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@Tattitude241]

Freddie sang this at Live Aid with a horribly sore throat. He was advised by his doctor not to sing. Freddie and Queen were one of a kind!

[@Milvus23]

No they didn’t play this at Live Aid

[@davidsaunders6268]

But he did have a sore throat and his doctor advised him not to sing. So 2 out of three ain’t bad.

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

@@davidsaunders6268I bet he was thinking about Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

[@gailsgig]

First time I have seen you…but you are right on!

[@jayarr961]

I did not see this particular performance, but I did see them 2 days later in Ottawa. Thin Lizzy was the opening act. Pretty good evening all in all :)

[@ianhamilton2035]

"I've been sad when rich, and happy when poor!" 😃❤️

[@MetalphysicalMel]

The live version is very different from the studio version.

[@paulwhite7972]

Here's one you rarely see get mentioned. Hammersmith Odeon, Christmas Eve, 1975. In The Lap Of The God's. Freddies vocal is incredible and very passionate. This used to be their crowd singalong before they had We Are The Champions etc. Definitely worth a look

[@laughingoutloud5742]

You've gotta react to their LiveAid set in July 1985. It's a must see. I was 17 and was at my boyfriend's in the pool when it started playing and I flew out of the pool to go watch it on the TV- I was in tears ! Lol

[@nanaking9560]

You just ain’t going find any thing any damn better than that. Truly the MASTERS of Rock. BTW, that wasn’t beer Freddie was drinking……it was honey/water for his throat. 🖤🎶🖤