"EASY WHEN YOU KNOW THE RULES" - Queen - Play The Game (LIVE Milton Keynes 1982) -1st time reaction.

Great vocals (as usual) and the legend himself Freddie makes it apparent he is from the future. Yep you heard it here first. Toward the end of the video, there is a small reference hinting towards a new kind of funky category? It could be something HOT ;- )
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[@rosariofurtadoleite9604]

Freddie is from the future, you’re right. And from the past and for eternity. What differs Queen from the other great bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis, LED Zeppelin is that its music, although complex, is popular. Everybody sings it without knowing whether it is classical, rock, jazz, blues or just “Queen Style”

[@rumayoosthuizen9948]

Absolutely LOVE that song!His piano work here is fantastic👍👍

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

It sticks in your head... "EVERYBODY PLAAAY THE GAME..OH YEAH" (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@bettybaby63]

Roger said it best... “I didn’t realize just what we had & how special Freddie was-how he could galvanize audiences by sheer force of will.” This is a great show, a number of excellent performances. He is a joy to watch. (Dragon attack is great, There is a big debate about which performance is better. Here or Montreal.)

[@sava9e266]

Freddie Mercury GOAT

[@benjaminglover1570]

We all love Queen, but this song is seriously underrated.

[@Fionabarn123]

Freddie from the future ... what a fascinating observation, Hap. Hmmm...time-traveling Freddie. He does have staying power. Great reaction to a once in a many lifetimes performance. Queen forever.

[@sannaolsson9106]

I looove this performence. Freddie's "this is your life" after the guitar solo is my favorite part.

[@korinalacount2664]

I love,love live performances so much more even though he usually lowers his key a bit to belt it out,the video has more of the lush harmonies u come to expect from queen and freddie jumping on the drum kit and throwing brians guitar around,and higher notes, but man the energy he puts into this and when he stands to play the piano wow,just cant think why he thought he didnt play well,another great reaction Hap,enjoyed it a lot

[@jonhouse426]

I'm probably repeating what I have said before but Milton Keynes is one of my favorite concerts. Raw power and energy from start to finish .Made the Montreal concert look very tame....."I'm gonna make you sing like Aretha Franklin "

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Something about this got me raising my eye brows 😁😁😁 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@theresarandall7448]

Another jewel in Queen 's crown

[@elkrain9546]

I just love how playful and intense Freddie was on stage. It seemed he just let the music take over his body and soul even when he had sang the same song a thousand times over the years. In actuality, Brian seemed to get lost in his guitar playing most times and crank out some epic riffs and solos.

[@headrushindi]

This song is a very underrated song by Queen. I think it is Freaking INCREDIBLE. That Piano bridge in the middle is a classically derived stroke of Genius. They had a Brilliant way of using the power of counterpoint to the fullest just as Mozart and Beethoven did with classical music .

[@michelletammydenney1417]

Freddie was A God walking as man❤

[@LMTino]

I so love the sheer VELOCITY and passion that punctuates every song at Milton (when compared to the beautifully tied bow of Montreal), BUT I can't help notice his speed is accelerated far above the other three band members... eclipsing. You said a similar turn of phrase. As though they took one step back and he took two steps forward. That tells me maybe something else (or someone else) may be lighting him up from the inside that night. But then again, he could have just decided TONIGHT IS FULL THROTTLE boys & girls...I am burning and yearning - CATCH ME IF YOU CAN! Yep, I am going with that one.(:

[@carmemdejesus7415]

Great video, loved your reaction. Freddie live is pure perfection!!!!

[@bigmallly7863]

Love the song, Loved the reaction, Play the game Fella.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Can only hope so my friend. The show goes on... (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@mmaloneym]

Thank you for reacting to my request. I loved the way Freddie was intensely playing that piano. I also loved he was playing nothing recognizable at the beginning then began the notes of the song, which the fans knew immediately what it was. I know you said you wanted to wait to do anything more from 1986 Wembley, but please don’t forget. There are improv’s in that concert that are amazing along with the music. I would suggest splitting it in 4 or 5 parts and doing the entire concert. It is that good. Freddie was out of place- he was years ahead of his time. In one documentary two band mates from another group he was in while in college said that they knew about music, but Freddie knew where music was going!! Freddie made the comment about it only being a bloody record because there were fans holding up signs saying “Disco Sucks” in the audience. There were many fans who were not happy about Hot Space. Their manager even stated in a documentary that according to previous Queen sales, Hot Space was not a success. That was the only Queen album I never purchased. Thank goodness after that they went on with greatness.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

You're welcome!!!! Glad you enjoyed this too. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@bbbfst]

Love this concert. It's so much better than the Montreal concert -- people always request Save Me, Dragon Attack, and Somebody To Love from Montreal, but all three of those (and many others) are so much better from this concert. There's a reason Queen released this concert as "Queen: On Fire-Live At The Bowl." Freddie really was on fire all night (and the rest of the band weren't bad either). ;-) Oh, and yeah, they went into Staying Power after this song, which was a disco-y, funk kind of song.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes I left the link for the "Staying Power" reaction I have already done. That's how I kind of knew he was talking about Hot Space. 😉 Thanks for the background information on why his performance here was on heat. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@golddalekwho5944]

Some info on the Montreal concert people keep going on about. twistedsifter.com/2019/03/the-best-ever-live-footage-of-queen-montreal-1981-remastered/

[@bbbfst]

@@golddalekwho5944 Interesting article. My problem with the concert has always been that the audience sucked and you can see Freddie's frustration with them throughout he show.

[@logexpTommy]

@@bbbfst My problem is that the release itself is trash. The song choices are odd, the mix isn't good, some overdubs are questionable (tho they are unnecessary in the first place).

[@barbaraanne5258]

Absolutely awesome......Don't forget Freddie's birthday on 9/5!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Haven't forgotten!!! Thank you! 🙏🏽🎵 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@kimemerson5732]

The movie is one of my favorites, The Godfather!! Loved the first and second, not crazy about the third! Terrific concert, Freddie and Queen never disappoint their fans!!❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏🙏

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Perfect!!! You got it!!! 👍🏽👑 Yeah the 3rd was kind of meh! But still deserved some respect. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@kimemerson5732]

HAP3SPEAKZ yes, for sure! I just think the first two were so good, it was hard to keep up with the high quality. 🙏👍🏻

[@sallymj5588]

I went back to watch this video and now I completely understand what you are saying about Freddie coming back from the future. The words, the song, the piano, his own voice is running thru his veins.

[@flyingcloud6776]

It's so great to follow you exploring more of these timeless Queen classics (there are still many more!) Freddie sings so much on the top of his lungs here. Can you imagine, that in the studio version, he sings these same high notes in delicate falsetto? In a way they are quite like two different songs. I love both versions anyway, live and studio. And yes, you are right how tight they are as a live band. Really excellent. But on the other hand, there is Freddie who definitely was from another planet.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I'll have to be checking out the studio version sometime in the near future. Thanks for your comment. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@flyingcloud6776]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ In the official video, there was the first ever appearance of the moustache.

[@paulabessant120]

"The People's Elbow" 🤣

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I also gave the people's eyebrow raise too 😁 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

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[@lowrider4266]

The year i graduated lol. Damn i feel old now. Thanks. Enjoy. You know it will be good.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Great reaction! Yes, this really is a great and underrated concert! Play The Game is a very Freddie type of song. Other great performances from Milton Keynes includes, Back Chat, Sheer Heart Attack, Under Pressure, Dragon Attack, Bohemian Rhapsody, Staying Power, Save Me, We Will Rock You (Fast). Another great concert which few people ever react to Queen live at the Hammersmtih Odeon 1979, check out Somebody To Love and Now I am Here from that show.

[@alicefarr3927]

That is why he is so loved, he always has something special ❤️

[@melinakristinmercury9586]

Omg I have never seen someone whos have the music so strong in his body, its awaysome. His funny with the lyrics too, and his albu, that was something he only do at some song or if he felt for it. On saturday you must have a Queen/Freddie evening, nigth it had been Freddies birthday, he had been 74.......i wonder what he had do if he had been alive 💕 love your hair Hap, you are.......a genius! Hope you come with a suprice on saturday.......smack

[@Danielik25]

Some documentary would be so nice👑

[@debbiebush5887]

Great reaction Hap. Yes that concert is a very good one. The audio and visuals are absolutely banging. Its one of my favorite concerts. Everybody knows about the song SOMEBODY TO LOVE from the 1981 Montreal concert but here in this concert at Milton Keynes the bowl in 1982 FREDDIE does a great rendition of SOMEBODY TO LOVE also here too. Thank you for doing QUEEN videos. Much love to you Hap. Take care my friend. QUEEN BEE.

[@eduardoalmeida3651]

For me, the perfect way to start a day is watching this perfomance and then: Somebody To love (montreal 81'), It's a Hard Life (Rock in Rio 85') and then Save Me (Milton keynes 82'). It is just Perfect. 100% the Best band in the world. So magic and beautiful

[@neuron05]

How Freddie ever called himself a bad pianist is beyond me, he is one of my favorites of all time. And the way he was able to play and sing like a drummer, he was on the beat every time he needed to. Which was not when he was floating away on those beautiful trips of his, but then he were just back on the beat again.

[@alicefarr3927]

He is so dang amazing ❤️🔥along with Queen. ❤️❤️❤️

[@joannleaf8118]

I just love your reactions! This is such a great song and performance! ❤💕❤💕

[@ellenmyers971]

I love that concert the bowl

[@brendasuen6849]

❤️ Freddie - miss him - I cannot help but smile when I hear him sing/perform - touched by magic

[@kidspack3taylor420]

Queen ONLY ❤️❤️

[@denisemorris3626]

I love this record he is fantastic on piano his vocals magnificent

[@dianesilverstein6475]

Powerful music 🎶🎶🎶. This is amazing! ❣️❣️❣️

[@queenmiriam3058]

You're looking good dear ❤ Great reaction, I love this song and live performance. To think this performance was in my birth-year. Love that their legacy lives on, and I enjoy the Queen train you are on. Much bless and Big hug from the Netherlands

[@szilvianagy9897]

I have not seen this performance of this song. I love it! It was really good, I like Freddie's passion. I still like your Queen reactions. It was great again!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Glad you still do 😁🎭 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@alicefarr3927]

Never seen anyone put so much into their music for the fans💯

[@hippiejane2683]

They were all such perfectionists. One the many reasons they were so great. Brian called Freddie’s piano playing “percussive”. Great song and reaction.

[@taniagariepy]

Great Hap, love the Milton Keyns stuff I have heard., Epic seems the right description

[@sharonhalliday3180]

Some one to Love at this concert is a bit different too. He says" Good God, I needed that," and with the lyric some day I'm gonna be free, he ads " Free I tell you". I think this is also the guy he had the shouting match with just the night before they were to perform on Saturday Night Live in NY, and Freddie worked right up to show time trying to get his voice back. This boyfriend was a real jerk and a bad piece of work.

[@denikennedy6675]

THANK YOU MMALONEYN FOR REQUESTING THIS AWESOME VIDEO. LOVE IT!! HAP3 THANKS FOR MAKING THE REACTIONS SO REAL AND FUN!!! 🥳🎶👍

[@deeyears3978]

I've watched this concert many times and enjoy it more each time I watch it. I didn't realize that this was the time that he’d had the fight with his bf and was angry and his hand was hurt. He did such a fantastic job there! Freddie 4ever 🤴🎤🎶🎹❤️💯🥰‼️

[@monicagrissom8141]

LOVE THE HAIRCUT!! But I So Love any song from Queen!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Appreciate it... but its all superficial. I never relied on my looks for anything. 🤣 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@scaramouche5851]

Yes.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

A big fat YES!!!!!! (COPYRIGHTED HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@JanS1]

So. KZbin has suddenly stopped showing me which videos I've already watched. And, I know I've watched all of these. But have I? Guess I'll have to watch again. Love this.

[@yvonnesvideos8615]

Totally unrelated to this video but just passing you a compliment to say that I do enjoy your reaction videos. You're very engaging and easy on the eye 😊 Keep up the good work !

[@reginakapaeva205]

Thanks for your reaction! I recommend listening to Queen's Get Down Make Love (Live Montreal 1981 only). It was very hot, powerful and the whole band was just on fire performing this song together.

[@sumerfluffy]

Love this song! Love your reaction! Love the piano especially! Love the bass, guitar & drums! Love 💕!!

[@lornapaningbatan711]

My dear Freddie,, such an amazing performance🙂 Love it!❤Thank you Hap for your great reaction🙂

[@sallymj5588]

The timing, they are always in sync.

[@carmenalmiron6825]

I love it!still love u darling!love u Hap💞💯

[@barrys1342]

Yes! You open up our minds & hearts 💕 brother

[@michellelouiseparker7722]

Loving your queen reactions there's so many brilliant songs and videos save me live and the video is beautiful I also love white queen and Teo torriarte live from Japan love of my life album. Version. And live it's very special Mx❤️ love the channel 😀 there's a whole world to discover in queen music just fabulous!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you so much!!

[@ittamandarano289]

Love ur reactions!! Could you please play: Play the Game, official video. Freddie sings in fallcetto, and, it's very very funny at the part where he was banging out the music on his piano in the live version. Thank you in advance..

[@janematthews3394]

You're right that something pissed Freddie off. Before the concert Freddie had a massive argument with his boyfriend Bill Reid. Reid was a bully and an asshole, he bit Freddie's hand so hard that it left teeth marks and bled profusely. Freddie was in agony but refused to go to the hospital. Phoebe (Freddie's assistant) helped him clean the wound and said that Freddie performed so well at the show because anger and pain gave him inspiration.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Cor-blimey!!! I didn't know that!!! 🤯🤯 I love it. 🙏🏽🎵🙏🏽 👑👑👑Thanks Jane. 👑👑👑 👍🏽🤘🏾 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@joannleaf8118]

Omg! Is this the boy friend who use to abuse Freddie!

[@lcbcreative]

Thanks for the backstory! There clearly was something extra going on. I wish he could have found personal happiness as early as he found professional success. Difficult for anyone to find that kind of balance - can't imagine how hard it was for someone with his level of fame.

[@janematthews3394]

@@joannleaf8118 Yes it was him. One night he destroyed all the things in Freddie's suite and Freddie was forced to sleep in Phoebe's room.

[@joannleaf8118]

@@janematthews3394 Thank you. So sad! 😢

[@richardjchapman2261]

Did you spot Freddie signalling for his monitor to be turned up?

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I saw that~~ but was thinking for a second...he is very talented. Great stuff to turn up that monitor. Absolutely dominated the show for the fans to enjoy. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@louisagonyou2615]

What amazed me is although signaling like that he didn't miss a beat or a word, carried on as if nothing else was going on. He really knew his craft and he was the most amazing musician/singer/songwriter who could do two things at once!

[@dezperez1998]

@@louisagonyou2615 oh yes, well said darling...

[@johngraham5996]

@@louisagonyou2615 you're absolutely correct, does'nt miss a note! same as when he's running across the stage or running up or down the stairs while singing, he never drops a note! our fred is amazing, totally professional, what a wonderful musician he is, like roger once said, it's not all about making people go "ayy oh" but he was a great musician, i still miss him every day aswel as deac's! 👑✊🇬🇧

[@lindastodola133]

Oh my Hap- you just had 100 different emotions run across your face- your reactions are so true-. This is one of my favs! Love your face!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@Anisabell2]

Love the "people's elbow" 😁😁😁 Queen, a magnificent band, those 4 guys together were a gift from the heavens to all of us to really appreciate and learn to listen to real music Freddie+Roger+Brian+John = QUEEN 💖💖💖👑👑👑

[@judithnovak3837]

Another great one, thank you!! Milton Keynes has some real gems! Check out Tie Your Mother Down from this concert or from the Hungarian Rhapsody concert👍🏻❤️

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

"Fire At The Bowl" is my FAV FAV FAV concert💕

[@jeansands9303]

Love your hair😍😍😍

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks 😉😉😉😉 but its all superficial. Nothing lasts forever 💜 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@leodurkin8539]

Nothing pissed him off, it’s just Freddie.

[@jilll7074]

The secret to the elbow is that if you only hit black keys it will always be melodic.

[@janetschulman7649]

My son shot that Mr. Rogers film. He was the director of photography. Funny you mentioned it.

[@rosariofurtadoleite9604]

I also love the studio version

[@karenj3611]

Love this song, studio version is great as well

[@elizabethrodriguez1095]

Your reactions are so awesome! I tried so hard to watch the Larry Lurex, Going Back video, and it won't play dude, it had a black screen that says this video is private? Hmmm? Thought u should know. Idk if this is happening to anyone else, let me know if there's something I should try,plz. Anyways, I absolutely love this song, especially this version because it's packed full of emotions and pure Freddie, if that makes sense. I so enjoy your videos Hap. I check all the time to see when there's another, and it never disappoints! These lyrics are true to the core, and I thoroughly enjoy watching your facial expressions and excitement when you see and hear Freddie /Queen are really jamming! Funny, Freddie never thought he was much of a pianist, but I'd call him one of the greatest of all time! Thanks for sharing this one with us Hap3Speakz!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Had an error. Resolved it and the video has been available for the past 24 hours. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGOnZJ2fg9Z1j9k (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@elizabethrodriguez1095]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ thanks! 🎤🎧🔊📱

[@diesebellim9044]

i love freddie how the way he sang sound really good i always love queen its a nice concert... 🔊

[@DeasAnimals]

😂 Mr Rogers 😂 you crack me up 😆...

[@debpaynepurnell6131]

Love this one. Great choice.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Saw this concert-recording first at a cinema-viewing ... we had a lot of fun :-)

[@Melissa02891]

I subscribed to your channel years ago so I'm not sure how I ever missed this reaction! Great song, and my favorite performance of it! Silly youtube algorithms, grrrrr depriving us of content we sign up to watch. I was just in the mood for this song and typed it in so I'm really glad this popped up. Anyhoo Happy New Year Hap I hope your year ahead is filled with good health, good times and lots of great music!

[@rebecca28]

Perfect reaction, as always. Thank you.

[@louisagonyou2615]

Thank you for this reaction! I LOVE this version and suggest you watch/listen to the official video - it is so fun! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJCYgGCkis6NlZI. Freddie is in top form for both of these renditions. I love Freddie!!! 💜👑🎤🎹🎼🥂

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Hap - what Brian has - as always it is not just style, but "flair" -never ostentatious, but at the same time, it's like he can't hep himself from looking cool.. lol

[@ellenmyers971]

God father!

[@sigridschulz3201]

What's the best song of queen? I don't know, but this is one of the BEST

[@Terri6868]

This is such a good song, good reaction. Please react to “Tear it Up” Brian wrote it to get Queen back to there rock roots.👍

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

Ha, ha, Freddie really wants to hurt that piano here! It obviously came from the song that he took especially emotional that night..I love how he never sings (live) this part 11:54 in the same way, he always adds a different touch to it. I don't think you reacted to "Tie your Mother down", written by Brian and this quiet, sweet gentlemen goes really wild here (hence "Fat bottomed girls") If you decide to hear it, the lyrics are very important and fast and hard to follow in live versions (though the one from Montreal '81 is fantastic) so I would recommend the album version with lyrics, they are..well, you'll see, I don't want to spoil it..Btw, that Line from the movie, is it "Carlito's way"? :-)

[@kimemerson5732]

The Godfather!!

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

@@kimemerson5732 Thanks! 👍

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

The Godfather is correct. Bonus points... which version? 1 , 2 or 3? 🙂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@kimemerson5732]

snježana šiklić my pleasure!! ❤️🙏

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ It was obviously the third which I saw only once (1 and 2 are classics, of course, and I love them) but, I knew it was Pacino! 🙂 Give me some credit for that! 🙂

[@gibsonhayes565]

You were close about your guess at the beginning. It's actually a song about the game of love.

[@gibsonhayes565]

At 5:22 Fred look like he just turned 70 for a second there lol.

[@DeasAnimals]

Gosh. I didn’t recognize you on my feed. 🤣. Still handsome. 😘

[@denisemorris3626]

He said he was not good on the piano but he is

[@bobbralee1019]

I know as I was there about 4 rows from the front :)

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Did you get that water thrown over you by Freddie? 😁 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@bobbralee1019]

Oh yes but it was a warm night and we had been there all day. They had three support bands Heart, Joan Jet &!The Blackhearts and The Teardrop Explodes, so by the time Queen came on we were all really hot and bothered. Freddie throwing water was very welcome.

[@debramoore7513]

Hi Hap I’m watching the reaction again now that I’m a new subscriber. You’re the best!! Anyway, a few reactions back you had made a comment how Freddie would hold up his hand with three fingers sometimes during a performance. Do you know that you do the same thing when you pause the video after watching Queen do some-thing unique or fantastic?! You did it after Brian’s guitar solo in “Play the Game” ..... Hahahahaha!! 😂

[@nickwall2497]

The next song is Staying Power

[@nancykaminski8600]

Love the reaction as always-but I gotta say, finally you lost the damned hat! I was beginning to think you were bald or something!

[@sherryheim5504]

I love this song on the album but live it really punches you in the face. Brians's fist up is a cue to the band that his solo is over, I think.

[@barb53]

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[@bettybaby63]

God Father rocks. ... III not so much. Lol

[@michelletammydenney1417]

Everybody play the game is about sex.