THIS ONE THUMPS! 🎵 QUEEN "WE WILL ROCK YOU" REACTION

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[@jonathongeorge3093]

Definitely re-do this with "We Are the Champions"... the transition from one to the other is phenomenal!

[@wompa70]

This rolls into “We Are the Champions”

[@vicprovost2561]

You needed to hear the following song We Are the Champions, this leads right into that. Great song but it is really part of a 2 for 1. I can picture Freddy as I saw Queen several times with Freddy, they always did those songs together. If you ever do Led Zeppelin's Heartbreaker it leads right into Living Loving Maid, please do them together. Enjoy! 🎸

[@kierstenridgway4634]

They totally go together like Led Zeppelin's Heartbreaker and Living Lovin............🤣 sorry only read the first part of this !! ❤✌

[@cyborgar15]

I always thought they were part of the same song..never heard them separate...

[@verellgael921]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZWVfId-qLyki8k

[@heatnationwpb]

These are total facts! Those songs get played together since radio days.

[@joelrainey7537]

I know I just hear in my head right at the end (I've paid my dues)

[@coconinoco]

Freddie died 30 years ago on Wednesday. It’s great that his legacy and music is being kept alive and rediscovered by new audiences all the time. RIP Farrokh Bulsara, you rocked us good!

[@maksphoto78]

All new generations, get an ear-full of QUEEN

[@kathyjam2482]

This song is so legendary it is played everywhere.

[@theodoreritola7641]

One of the biggest songs to come out of the sweet 70s Baby

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Playing this and not immediately following it up with "We are the Champions" is almost blasphemy.

[@yordi8261]

appsolutely first we will rock yoy than we are the champions after that i think god save the queen

[@claywilder308]

Roger that. They are young. They will adjust

[@joehaines1344]

That was the official queen video. It is presented as separate tracks by QUEEN.

[@Shoey77100]

@@joehaines1344 sometimes things take on a life of their own

[@FreeDonaldTrump1]

I was just about to say that!

[@sumonjamal1653]

Brian May (guitar) of Queen wrote the song w/ the stomp as a 'crowd participation' song for their concerts. And it became THE sports & events initiation theme song worldwide...🔥🔥🔥

[@chasfaulkner2548]

Brian tells the story that this song was "born" in Birmingham UK, and that makes be proud of my home city.

[@paulkane7771]

I don't think I've ever been to a live sporting event, where I DIDN'T hear this!

[@jamesbradley2301]

You're right. The thumping sound was made by stamping in a church n o drums just multitrack stamping!

[@jeffcahill5722]

I'm writing the successor! HAHAHA, much heavier! Didn't mean to do that but it just happened.

[@Roger709Bautista14]

I remember when the Los Angeles Lakers were beating the visiting team from their home court while this song comes on and the home team arena crowd yells, "LET'S GO LAKERS" or "HERE WE GO LAKERS!"

[@floorticket]

No shame in redoing this one with: "We Are the Champions" as well.

[@howyoushowit2008]

Exactly! Those two used to always be together

[@mikell5087]

Why?

[@howyoushowit2008]

@@mikell5087 Plain and simple "We will rock you" / "We are the champions" was 1 song

[@mikell5087]

@@howyoushowit2008 Wait a second, wait a second, wait a second, I'm pulling out my copy of News Of The World and checking, checking, sorry, two separate track listings, they ARE two separate songs.

[@jowbloe3673]

@@mikell5087 - Technically you may be correct, but I don't know that I've ever heard them not played together. This video felt incomplete because the 'song' ended in the middle.

[@jennifertaylor6197]

This was written by Brian May so the audience could participate and it turned out to be a popular stadium song introduced on their US tour in 1977. Filmed on a very cold day. Bryan said that that very cold weather could get his guitar out of tune very quickly.

[@steveymoon]

I'm fairly sure John came up with this.

[@mollyhall2954]

@@steveymoon No, it was Brian May who wrote "We Will Rock You." I think I know why you were thinking of John Deacon, though--the video for John's great song, "Spread Your Wings" was also filmed right then, right there!

[@koretmulder6316]

Stomp-Stomp-Clap, Stomp-Stomp-Clap is perfect stadium music. Even very drunk sports fan can get involved!

[@jakeriffle6719]

Love when Lex gets so gleeful over music. It's awesome.

[@jennhurl]

One word for this - ANTHEM! 👊🏻💥

[@quixote6942]

Back in the Day, This Song was Always Followed by "We are the Champions", as that's how it was set up on Queen's Album. There was No Pause between the Two, The Final Guitar Note led Right into Freddy's First Verse. So Awesome!

[@kathleenohare8770]

FYI this was filmed in Roger's backyard..Freddie was intoxicated and they were freezing because it was cold

[@_Tim115]

I recall Brian May saying that Roger hadn't completed the sale on the house, so they weren't allowed in the house

[@Bee-28]

Lol yeah! They look so cold!!

[@nuffaction5464]

It's funny you said this..he looks wrecked looking around at the band!

[@Bossnium]

Long time queen fan, was Freddie ever not intoxicated? lol probably more so in this video as it was cut iirc in short notice

[@brianginn6075]

I loved this as a kid (still do) . The hole stomp, stomp, clap thing throughout the entire song was epic and add to that Brian’s guitar riff at the en, just…EPIC!!! There’s not many songs out that once played, you can only see the original band, no matter who plays it.

[@jayrock99]

It rolls into We are the Champions.

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Brian May has a PhD in astronomy! He wrote his thesis on cosmic dust. He also did an record with Eddie Van Halen called "Starfleet Project" and side B is an instrumental song "Blues Breaker" where they take turns doing solos and it's amazing!

[@paulkane7771]

Brian May is quite possibly the most intelligent rock star in history!

[@vinniedixon1140]

Released as part of a double A side single along with We Are The Champions in 1977 from the News Of The World album. Video was shot in the rear garden of Roger Taylors house where they also filmed the video for Spread Your Wings.

[@MrYoup11]

Just didn't seem right, without them going straight into "We are the Champions"

[@johnnie3Chords]

As it was and is still played , it was actually weird not hearing Champions . 🤔

[@katheysharp9550]

They are learning!! I always loved this video because it shows how dedicated they all were

[@stevejuszczak9402]

PRINCES of the universe . Same group . From The Highlander movie . THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

[@Melissa02891]

Yes! The official video version is the best IMO.

[@sava9e266]

We will rock you plus we are the champions live montreal 1981 Legendaryyyyyy

[@timlenard1646]

It's kind of a lead into "we are the champions" kinda need to be played together...

[@robbob5302]

LOL! The end of this was great! "This is the same person who sings Bohemian Rhapsody??" 🤯 But yes, same guy. Freddie always pictured himself as a lead star in a Broadway musical. And he brings that drama and energy into both songs. Well, all his songs, really.

[@mollyhall2954]

If you haven't heard it, listen to him sing a song in Dave Clark's musical "Time." I think he always pictured himself as just what he became, one of the biggest rock stars of all time, and Then as everything else, and that's when he started to try it all and did his solo album, the opera album he cowrote and the song in the Time musical, and so much more! (Someone asked him to audition for something and his response was more or less, "The nerve! Me, audition! If they haven't heard what I can do by now..." Well, you can imagine his favorite words since you sound like a big fan, too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnjNpWVvZqiCl5I&ab_channel=FreddieMercurySolo

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Love this beat - however, must play “We are the champions” along with it- it’s a MUST! It leads right into “We are the Champions”- Definitely worth a do- over- live would be great ! 💙✌️👍

[@hmpz36911]

Queen - "Stone Cold Crazy". This 70s classic really helped push the speed element in hard rock and heavy metal to the point where many consider it a precursor to speed metal. Metallica have actually covered this song during the black album era.

[@davide.pedersen3378]

When I was in HS back in 1977, the video you were watching was first aired on regular Network TV. Cable TV didn't exist yet! There were only 3 networks ABC, NBC, and CBS. Plus your local station and PBS. Friday night was the night most teenager's would stay up to watch Wolfman Jack on the Midnight Special, or Don Kirshner's Rock concert. Again, no MTV or You Tube. But the first time I heard this song was on AM radio. 😎☮️

[@sofarupthealley7423]

Freddie was such a good singer he could stand and sing with opera performers, a total one of a kind.

[@debramoore7513]

Yep gotta listen to this song followed by We Are The Champions … the one two punch for Queen concert endings 💥🥊. Radio stations always play them together. Brian said that the “stomp stomp clap” are all prime numbers!! LOL That’s exactly what a PhD in Astro Physics would say!! Queen use to record in an old church building turned studio. The acoustics were great & the stomping was done on old wood planks lying around. Genius!!

[@jmotiff]

My High School's mascot was the Shamrocks (Rocks) and we won the State Football Championship in 1980...so this song and "We Are the Champions" were our theme songs for the year!

[@cometogether999]

Brian May's guitar tone is so distinctive. And he's an astro-physicist.

[@forgetaboutit1069]

That guitar Brian May plays was built by him as a teenager with his father. It’s called The Red Special and sometimes referred to as The Fireplace and Old Lady. Also, the tone is further enhanced since Brian plays his guitar with a sixpence (English coin) where most use a plastic pick or their fingers. He truly is one of the greats.

[@woodedlane]

The Queen Documentary is a must see - just say'n. Love watching with you two.

[@carlstawicki1915]

I can image the whole arena shaking while the audience clapped and stomped while Queen played this song live.

[@oldmanghost219]

I have always heard this as the lead-in to We are the Champions.

[@Beach5289]

This was written as a fan participation song , something easy anyone could keep time with , turned out to be a sports event classic as it rolled into We are the Champions . . .

[@dennytaylor1005]

I already know that many, many have commented on Freddie Mercury - he is at the pinnacle of rock voices. I do hope some mentioned Brian May, who while everyone recognizes as a great guitarist, is still under-rated. As for this song, I was once at a concert when they played this....HOLY HELL I thought the building was gonna fall down as EVERYONE was stopping in time.

[@Basai7]

"Mercury" is your clue...! He...THEY...are mercurial, ever-changing, evolving! 🔥 #highschool #graduation #rockanthem #timeless

[@bryanhale5254]

The funny thing is it instantaneously goes into We Are The Champions so I don't know if you've done that one yet but that's a huge song both of them are huge imagine the royalties they get from all the stadiums it's absolutely nuts alright you crazy kids

[@queenarchives350]

This was filmed in winter in Roger Taylors garden as they were rushing to get ready for their tour of USA. Brian May heard the noise of stomping at a concert at Stafford Bingley Hall and wrote it so the audience could participate at concerts.

[@billspivey6919]

Had this vinyl. This played during our basketball warm ups, at home games

[@MichaelTaylor-qp2xf]

Rock radio here in Philadelphia would always pair this with We Are The Champions. Please cover that Queen song next!

[@ianlonghurst7466]

You should check out a none Queen duet that Freddie did with the opera soprano, Montserrat Caballé’s. They performed in Barcelona at the end of the Seoul Olympics in 1988, where the Olympic flag was passed to the city of Barcelona, who would go on to host the next summer Olympic in 1992. The song is simply called “Barcelona”.

[@Squidette18]

Great reaction loved it! I remember when this song came out our basketball team was on the playoffs. The cheerleaders got us all started on the chant/song but we were all surprised when a fellow classmate who was in a band started playing the guitar part, we were all so pumped, and we went to regionals lol

[@ArtsyFartsy1978]

Right after that it leads into We are the Champions.

[@imweakfordeaky]

Have you two ever seen/heard the song that was filmed on the same day ? If not, please check out Queen “Spread Your Wings” - same garden, same clothes, same snow. The song is gorgeous, was written by the bassist John Deacon 💙💙💙

[@mikephillips8810]

One of the best songs from News of the World, and not that well known outside Queen fandom.

[@imweakfordeaky]

@@mikephillips8810 I totally agree, Mike - and it *should* be appreciated far and wide… I’m trying to get it there ! John was a helluva songwriter too, and often doesn’t get the credit he so richly deserves.

[@sixslinger9951]

one of Brian's May's coolest solos and the timing of it against the 4/4 signature is what makes it extra unique....perfect segue into We are the Champions. (which by the way, should ALWAYS follow this song. :)

[@thomascerulli8013]

When I was in the Marines. We’d go on a 5 mile run. In formation. The Sgt would be singing Freddy’s part. Which is called cadence. And picture 75 guys beating their chest. And clapping their hands. Chest Boom Boom, clap bam. Boom Boom bam. Boom Boom Bam. We loved it. This takes me back their every-time. You’d be grinning ear to ear. Just getting stronger and stronger every day. 😎

[@unholydriver4987]

I love how much you two love Queen. They've been in my top 5 since Bohemian Rhapsody first came out.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Wonderful reaction to this Classic of Queen's. This has always been on my all time favorties of theirs.

[@routy1203]

They used to use it at the beginning of Shamu Rocks shows at seaworld in florida. They get everyone to do special hand moves to replicate the whales tales while the song plays

[@Chris_T_S]

One of the Queen performances taken on as an anthem for gatherings and sports. Great reaction If you should ever react to "I Want to Break Free", you will see why Queen dropped into semi obscurity in some countries, due to meanings and images associated with it. You have to remember, it was released at time that was less tolerant than now

[@jjsharp2002]

Looking back This is a PERFECT example of how music CAN represent the time in was written... The Attitude of a decade .. Or ... The change from this to that ... The mood of the crowd represented This... Is how they control the masses . Think about it 🙂 Love you Brad ... Love you Lex . Keep learning 🙂 Keep teaching what you learn 🙃 Love You Both 🙂 You think talent is the reason people become famous .. While famous is not what it seems and has always been a way for the few to send messages to the poor . Be smart . Be wise . You don't have to look far for a Musician that hears you. Anyway ... You are Top Drawer 🙂

[@ORagnar]

Try "Who Wants to Live Forever," a great song which was from the TV series Highlander about immortals. Also, "Princess of The Universe."

[@furiogiunta7886]

This song was my high school football team's anthem. I would imagine it was also the anthem to half of the youth football teams in America at one point and time.

[@rcagoon1969]

You guys are such likeable people. Good! And great choice of music to cover too. Excellent stuff. Saviours of the covid lockdowns! TV is over. Thanks.

[@OgreProgrammer]

At 3, my nephew went around for weeks if not months doing that clap. Even now that he is 8, you can clap it once and he's right there.

[@j4wn]

The Queen Video for "Spread Your Wings" was filmed on the same day in that Garden. I think it's Roger Taylor's (Drummer) house.

[@areyouexp4]

OMG THIS IS PART 1 - WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS GOES WITH THIS SONG !!!! PART 2 !!! and we hear the full versions of these songs at stadiums dude when someone wins the championship / the cup / the superbowl / nba finals / hockey stanley cup winners . etc

[@MotoXjunk]

Might be the first time I've heard this song without hearing we are the champions after

[@sjones1017]

For all the "We are the Champions" needs to be added, I recall this song being played on its own frequently in the late 70's. Yes, for decades it has been coupled with "We are the Champions", but it stands on its own (just as I've heard "We are the Champions" numerous times without "We Will Rock You" preceding it).

[@barryd2868]

We are the champions should always immediately follow this song. There is also another fast full on version of this song.

[@atorontosoul]

Hi guys. I love what you do. My name is Rich and I am from Toronto Canada. From previous episodes I understand Brad likes drums, and Lex likes guitar. If i may humbly request for yous two to react to the two of the best in the entire world, and possibly whomever existed, One Buddy Rich ( Concert for the Americas). And secondly , Tommy Emanuel ( Classical Gas) It might be too much for you. Just asking Thank you

[@CornerStaple]

First time I ever heard this song was a kid singing it to me at daycare

[@bloodnokgoon5020]

This one was deliberately simple and anthemic since it was always supposed to be a stadium song for the audience to join in with at Queen concerts - can you imagine being in the crowd with Freddie leading everyone, not just fronting the band?! So cool 😎 Freddie was so unique - can't help but wonder what else he would have achieved both with and without Queen if he was still with us 😢

[@nathanfisher1826]

They all were so talented!!!

[@bellator3691]

Released in 1977. My daughter was 4 years old. Santa had brought her a little red phonograph. Daddy bought her a 45rpm vinyl record of Queen / We Will Rock You. She loved it and played it at least 20 times a day.

[@robbob5302]

One thing about Freddie, he was *never* what you were expecting!

[@jimmybobsap8729]

When I rode the bus to campus at college I would have ear phones in blasting Queens whole discography lol

[@elmarty4803]

Dude! I love their reactions!

[@ryaneugenelawrencewalls1987]

Queen is a masterpiece especially songs quite like this We Will Rock You is legendary playing all over the world NFL NBA MLB and NHL games too

[@patrickoconnor3844]

One of the band members is wearing a Chicago Black Hawks (hockey team) jacket. Trust me, they KNEW this would be played at sports events (from a Chicagoan who has heard it at that exact venue)...

[@sarahdixon1943]

Every stadium does this stomp. It's pretty cool.

[@ericjohnson2690]

Something that may interest you is to watch the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody “. It puts many of their songs in perspective and even tells how and why they came up with some of them

[@markclaypool5414]

And...you always follow this with “We are the Champions”!!!!! Never should 1 play without the other...too late bow.. 😆

[@steverobey711]

I saw Queen live in 1977 The ticket cost me 11-00 Pounds And the Concert Was Awesome I am now retired and still listening to ROCK Groups in the 70's- 80' Because it's the music When I can am chilling out 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@yearginclarke]

It would be pretty hilarious to hear someone out in the street yelling "I'M GONNA TAKE ON THE WORLD SOME DAY!"

[@normansawatzky4778]

I've seen them do this live and they turned this into a major full out song that just kicked ass!!!

[@andymcq81]

Love the reactions guys! During the video shoot for We Will Rock You they also recorded the video for the single ‘Spread Your Wings’ from ‘The News of the World’ album. I would recommend reacting to it as it’s one of my favourite Queen tracks and extremely underrated.

[@michaelhatchard8864]

One of my favourite bands, this song is great. It is also in one of my favourite movies, Night's Tale. As to hearing out songs at concert's. There are a couple of videos taken from before the band Greenday came on stage of the DJ playing Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody song and the whole crowd is singing along. It is spectacular.

[@brettkenschaft4239]

This album, News of the World, was my introduction to Queen. I was in elementary school and my friends dad had it and I remember being fascinated with the cover art of the big robot. This was the first song I heard and Brian May's distinctive and unique sounding guitar hooked me immediately!

[@swiminator1231]

I consider this almost a melodic rap song. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@jamesyboy4626]

Please react to green day crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody - Hyde park 2017. This is something you gotta see, it will blow your mind and you'll see Britain's real national anthem sung out by a crowd of 60k+ and how most of the crowd weren't born when he was alive yet they know it word for word unlike the other national anthem (not sung by the queen but, it's about her). If you ask anyone in Britain if they know the lyrics to the song and they say no, they're probably a spy from a foreign country. lol.

[@johnnobles866]

This was played on every prep rally during junior and high school

[@Terri6868]

Written by Brian so the fans could do it with them. Then Freddie wrote We are the Champions normally played together. 💚💛

[@JimmyRJump]

Saw the Queensters on their "News Of The World" tour in 1978 at Forest National in Brussels (Belgium) and it's still one of the best concet experiences to date.

[@kenperk9854]

When Brian's guitar kicks in, it blows the building apart. This was just everyday stuff in the Super 70s!

[@theodoreritola7641]

Your right The Fantastic 70s lol

[@theodoreritola7641]

So many huge hits from the 70s

[@donmooney21]

Queen was an anthem factory.

[@vindigregorio6697]

No matter who you are or what music you prefer.. THIS song is gonna get you pumped! Haha

[@dracoargentum9783]

Absolutely the most recognizable drum riff in the world. There is nowhere on this planet that you can't stomp your foot twice and clap, repeat, and SOMEONE will call out the chorus.

[@christom3866]

'Spread your wings' from this same day is excellent!

[@chrisleeds119]

This was actually the B side to We Are The Champions from one of us old dinosaurs that used to own vinyl.

[@d-2793]

Queen - you can’t go wrong. i love them. iconic guitar solo

[@timothydingman587]

This was my first album ever" News of the world"

[@RENEGADEX800]

So simple but so great!

[@Eroticwitch]

That's the beauty of Big Arena Rock. Drums and electric guitars bring a lot of power to anybody. I've played in bands. It's a big wind behind you. Lots of fun.

[@normalasamsudin1891]

They usually end their concerts with We will rock you and We are the champions back to back.

[@MrJoeyZaZa]

LOLOL... always anticipating the "We are the Champions" come in .. LOL

[@AllieJ123]

So good to see you youngins appreciating queen

[@mjpnews1310]

Enjoying your journey. Enriching! ✌♥️

[@mrichards2211]

Legendary stadium anthem! ❤️

[@scottread]

You should've watched this from a live stadium performance. Pure electricity.