First Reaction to QUEEN - "Somebody to Love" (Live 1981 Montréal)

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[@dafterite]

I've never seen anyone who looked like they were enjoying this performance as much as you did. 😊

[@roywall8169]

My favorite part of this performance is Rogers’s vocals. His harmonies elevate this song to a heavenly place.

[@matushorvath]

I think Roger Taylor could easily be a lead singer in any other band, Brian May as well. Like, they wouldn't be celebrated as the greatest singers ever, but they would hold their own and it would be enjoyable to listen to.

[@DonEnright-kx7lc]

Hear! Hear!!!

[@nauptrereliquaria7336]

He's a great vocalist in his own right

[@johnhancock6695]

Love your facial expressions listening to these classic songs from my teenage years. Your reactions are genuine and priceless.

[@bucklberryreturns]

Verdy really does have a top tier stank face 😊

[@deco9863]

It's not fair to the rest of the world to be this good. Just an epic masterpiece. One of the top live performances in music history, no question. R.I.P. Freddie,....the world misses you 😢😢😢

[@vivasanpietro]

You smiled through the whole song , I saw them twice 1977 and 1979

[@johnlanders3522]

True Story: We saw Queen in 1978. at The Los Angeles Forum. This was the "Jazz" Tour. I had been in a motorcycle accident 3 months earlier, and had a cast on my right leg. My friends and I had "nose bleed" seats way up near the top row. When the ushers noticed this they wouldn't let me crutch up all those stairs. They found us 4 seats, 7th row to the left of the stage!!! Awesome night that I remember from 46 years ago, time sure does fly bye.

[@Rob-eo5ql]

Queen’s 1981 Montreal performance is legendary. In 2024, the entire concert was digitally remastered and played in IMAX theatres.

[@pbell44]

@@Rob-eo5ql I went to that show here in Denver. I have the concert on dvd but the remastered IMAX version was unbelievable! I originally entered a contest here on KZbin for free tickets and won. But then I found out it was for a show in London. 😔 I had to pass on that

[@pbell44]

If you love that performance you simply must watch Queen at Live Aid 1985. You won’t be disappointed ❤

[@cadleo]

Words fail to describe how incredible this performance is.

[@BobMartinsback]

Good on you for mentioning John, all too often he's almost forgotten, yet he was integral to the Queen 'sound', not just for his bass guitar and electronics skills, but for his songwriting as well.

[@artscafe9371]

Oh yes "I want to break Free" was his, wasn't it? He wrote that I think, what a funky song....

[@barrypritchard1782]

I don’t think there’s anyone in the world who cannot smile when Freddie Mercury and queen play?

[@nickwall2497]

Queen are one of the very few bands who probably are better live than they are on their albums. The songs take on a whole new life

[@brooos]

I'm sure many of your subscribers have suggested watching their Live Aid concert. It's the ultimate live performance.

[@tcspur1]

It's great, but this show, and many others were better. The whole show is on Disney+, and it's even better on IMAX if you ever get to see it 👍

[@barryalken4733]

Watch other queen concerts then maybe you'll think live aid wasn't that special

[@richardcarle786]

It is fantastic, but I have to say that live at Wembley is way better in my opinion!!!

[@davidpeters44]

I'm a bass player. John Deacon is one of my favorite rock bassists, along with John Paul Jones, John Entwistle, Geddy Lee, Chris Squire.

[@kendallneason3645]

And this is how it was done in my youth. Perfection. ❤

[@davidward9737]

1:44 1:45 when Freddie looks right at the camera, like here you go. Wearing the Superman shirt is fitting for him. In my top 3 as male vocalist, possibly my number 1 favorite

[@dianecourtney2724]

QUEEN LIVE RULES !!! No other band is this good LIVE 👑

[@roywall8169]

Best rock band of all time!

[@davecleggett9371]

Great to see youngsters enjoying music that we oldies grew up with! And took for granted most of the time! Who knew back then, that bands like Queen could have such an impact on today's youth - just goes to demonstrate how good they really were!

[@christophersmith2793]

Queen live never disappoints Absolutely phenomenal performance, one of if not the greatest live band ever,all the members of Queen have written hit songs,Freddie the greatest frontman of a band,his vocals are stunning,Queen have performed over 700 live concerts worldwide, and were one of the first bands to conquer South America,they recently sold their huge catalog of songs to SONY for 1.2 Billion Dollars,all the members have degrees,Freddie has a degree in art and design and created the Queen logo, Sir Brian May has a PHD in astrophysics, John Deacon a degree in Electronics, and Roger a bachelor degree in biology,I attended many of Queens live concerts I was at LiveAid Wembley stadium 1985, also Wembley Stadium in 1986 twice where Queen performed two nights to over 140,000 people, also at Knebworth ParkUK 1986 where the crowd was estimated to be 120,000- 140,000 people, Knebworth was Freddie’s very last live performance ever with his band, YOU MUST REACT TO QUEENS Legendary 20 minutes performance at LiveAid 1985 at Wembley stadium it’s considered to be the best performance from a band ever,great reaction thanks 🙏

[@MichaelJones-mk5vq]

That's the longest sentence I've ever seen, try saying that without taking a breath.

[@joyceharkin3641]

This entire concert was fire!!! Four superb musicians in their own right, making magic together. Choose any song from this and you won't be disappointed.

[@bouncybaby5577]

I agree with all those who have already suggested you watch the Live Aid concert at Wembley stadium. If you don't get goosebumps you probably aren't alive. I was very lucky to be at Queen's final concert with Freddie held at Knebworth. Freddie's illness was common knowledge and he looked skeletal, but it was the best concert I have ever been to and Freddie was simply superb.

[@Melissa02891]

Each of them were so uniquely talented and vital to the band. Each of them wrote songs and played multiple instruments. John's bass and Roger's drums perfectly compliment each other. Brian's guitar along with Freddie's amazing vocals in their live performances is second to none 👑

[@_Tim115]

At 5:44 Brian had a guitar issue, Freddie took note and played the audience until Brian was ready. Roger and John (well done for mentioning him often forgot) were so tight in those days it was just amazing. This was show was recorded exactly 10 years to the day that Freddie died.

[@vinniedixon1140]

You mean 10 years to the day BEFORE Freddie died

[@_Tim115]

@ It’s not going to be 10 years after his death, I wrongly thought you have worked out it was 10 years before.

[@nicholashylton6857]

They were totally in sync that night.

[@gennadypar1749]

I love your emotional reactions

[@Zale-vj439]

I never get tired of watching the video of this amazing, timeless performance. It will forever be brilliant.

[@psychopomp-s5c]

I love your appreciation for the whole sound of the band. If you want to hear a song that really highlights all of them to the nth degree, I highly recommend "Dragon Attack" from the same concert. It's funky, almost sultry. The bassline is just incredible.

[@CLechleitner42]

Thanks! There's one Queen performance topping that: Their 20 minutes at the Life Aid charity concert in 1985!

[@HildegardSpringer]

Freddie Mercury ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@romeroflores7576]

Yes, I agree... Electrifying energy, Freddie's phenomenal vocal performance, the band's tight musicianship, a captivating stage presence, and the high quality of the recording, captured Queen at their absolute peak with a powerful and dynamic show. Verdy have you ever thought about reacting to the entire concert? 🎹🎶

[@lhamoat55]

Great reaction❤, nice to see John being noticed. He rarely sang on a live mic but he can be heard and seen sharing Freddie’s mic on “All Night Long” on an earlier concert video. Roger sang “I’m in Love with My Car” two songs after this one. But take a look at “Somebody to Love” and “I’m in Love with My Car” from the cleaned up Hammersmith 79 concert. I prefer this Montreal version of STL because Brian’s guitarmanship is much more on point and in synch with Freddie’s improvs, but with Hammersmith, we get to see Freddie’s talented hands flying in a blur on the piano keys and his vocal improvisation is quite nice, and TBH, while the video quality isn’t as clear, the audio picks up Roger’s and Brian’s voices much much better. And Roger’s”Car” sounds better, the camera stays on him more from different close angles, and we can hear Freddie’s and Roger’s backup vocals clearly. The Montreal film producers were a tribulation to Queen with their demand that the same clothing be worn both nights for continuity (which Freddie defied, eventually stripping down to singing barefoot wearing only short shorts we called “hot pants” back then), and instructing the audience to be quiet - but after all that, the 1979 camera work at Hammersmith and audio were much better IMHO. Anyway check it out, even if you don’t react and welcome to the magical Queen live performance rabbit hole. And of course, you *must* treat us to your reaction to their Live Aid performance to see why Freddie is still regarded as one of the world’s best front men ever with 72,000 concertgoers in the palm of his hand who had no idea Queen would perform when they bought their tickets and over a billion tv viewers around the globe watching or listening to the live satellite feed, and Rio where I think it was 200,00+ non English speaking souls in the stadium singing Love of My Life to him. I still get a bit teary eyed just thinking about that.

[@neiloliver4745]

"Sheer Heart Attack" from Montreal is ferocious.

[@MrYoup11]

If you watch another Live performance of Queen, their Live Aid (85) is the one. With all the mega performances, Queen stole the show.

[@vernhoke7730]

This whole concert is outstanding. It brings back fond memories for me as I saw them in Madison Square Garden in September of 1980 on this tour.

[@jasonspaulding3949]

Nothing compares to seeing them live

[@edwardwaters-c2o]

My and I were lucky enough to see them live at the Sydney entrainment centre . We had seats in the third row , and I can tell you they sound even better live the sound goes right through you

[@tpmartinez]

Always love seeing your gorgeous and beautiful reaction to a classic. ❤

[@wordsleydave]

"What a performance"? .... I'll say "What a reaction" .... Loved it.

[@deanml83]

You have the best reactions! Love you so very much!

[@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq]

Roger is a great support for Freddie, he is even the one who hits the highest notes in several songs. That has rarely been highlighted.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

He did not hit the highest notes here, people without much experience associate light notes with high notes, which is not always the case.

[@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq]

@@ZENOBlAmusic Bohemian Rhapsody and We are the champions are examples.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@jorgegonzalez-ll7qq Those are two songs out 200. It is true on the studio recording Roger sings a Bb5, this is not the highest note in Queen's catalogue. But that was never done live. Roger does not sing the highest notes in We Are The Champions, he also didn't do it live. But Roger did do some amazing harmonies live. Some of performances of '39 live the 70's were great. Roger lost the falsetto in 1979, Freddie always had his high falsetto which could go just as high as Roger's high falsetto.

[@jimmyrburns6820]

Hey,...Watching this video brought me back to being at this concert. 2nd-row seats from the stage. What a show.

[@jk-wf7uc]

so can tell you truely enjoyed Queen Live❤👑🎶 thank you

[@bydavidmitchell]

Your reaction was so genuine! I completely agree with you. This is the performance of a lifetime. I would give anything to have been there at that concert. There are some other songs from that concert that were just as breath taking. Save Me, is a great example. If you get a chance, check it out. I'm sure you'd love it. Even if you don't react, it's worth a watch. Great song. Thanks for a great and honest reaction. Keep up the great work.

[@michellefranco5648]

Love your spirit. Cheers from New Glasgow ,Nova Scotia 😊

[@LMTino]

Queen was very particular of which songs would be best/benefit with a fresh take LIVE. This entire concert is a study of sustained, focused energy that delivers each and every time.

[@gordonbaillie2979]

Don’t stop me now brilliant song to cheer you up at any time ,,,love from Glasgow in Scotland

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This is one of the greatest live performances ever, the whole band was on fire, and Freddie's passion and energy was really incredible. Anything from Montreal is worth to watch, pls check out Save Me.

[@keymack2477]

Verdy, the '81 concert at Montreal was legendary, with many great tracks for you to check out the band playing in your hometown (Go Habs Go!), but for another great performance from their earlier days you should check out "White Queen" from the Odeon Hammersmith, 1975 - it's amazing!!

[@nekite1]

You absolutely have to watch Queen's Live Aid performance. There has never been a better live act before or since. Freddie was a force of nature in his own right. He had the audience in the palm of his hand.

[@grahamtravers4522]

It's like a mini album ...

[@rhwinner]

That whole part where it's just Freddy and the drums and Bass, is because the guitarist broke a string and Freddy was waiting for him to come back. Great instincts by the band.

[@dougskriver6216]

I appreciate you playing and listening to this version. It was one for the ages.

[@MarceloMarqués-b1l]

I see Queen in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1981.:They play Somebody to love. Im very lucky . The concert is in KZbin.

[@rokmin8550]

there will never be another Freddie, or Queen, I like all of their live performances better than the recorded versions. Take a deep breath now and watch them on "Live Aid" have a good day!

[@KevinWood9]

I was lucky to see them 4 times at Liverpool, Birmingham NEC, Leeds united football ground, Knebworth there last. All of the was great time and gigs

[@feldegast]

Queen's performance at Live Aid was also amazing, Freddie interacting with the audience was great, well worth watching also fun fact, Brian May has a PhD in astrophysics.... he did his thesis on dust and anyone can get a copy of it if they want

[@janfg1578]

Nostalgia is often deciving, but as someone born in 93 it must have really been a great time to be a teen back then 🎉

[@frankshailes3205]

I was 13 in 1981 so all my teen years were in the 1980s. Yes, it was a great time to be a teen.

[@FUBAR1986]

It’s so neat to share your reactions to the music I grew up with🎉😂 ❤

[@moanyamech]

You lift my day. Thank you 😊

[@derekhauffe7197]

Beautiful! And I loved your reaction.

[@williamvorstelman2151]

Queens progression and diversity in music is brilliant. Who else? Only 4 boys from Liverpool

[@zainimahayuddin8071]

❤❤❤Queennn👍

[@weirdscix]

It's amazing that this is all done live with no pro-tools, no master tracks in-ear.

[@diegocastillo5088]

Freddie ❤❤❤

[@RobertBrennan-v1x]

Every 1 agrees queen live are something unique 1 of a kind

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Verdy- I love that you give credit to the rest of band.. as amazing as Freddie was... it was never "Freddie & some back-up guys".. so much talent.. !!) hope you listen to more from this same concert.. another favorite of mine in that show is "Save Me".. I won't do a spoiler on it, but just to say.. Brian May!.. and of course, Freddie.. but everything live involves the entire band.. ultimate professionals! Love your reaction and look forward to more..

[@gavinsouter3644]

It's not often you see a group whose live performance of a song is better than the studio version x

[@artscafe9371]

Queen Live Aid react NEXT yes !!!

[@lauriebarrett6789]

1992 suggestion - George Michael and Queen - "Somebody To Love" at The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

[@markharrls81]

You are a miracle…

[@peggyh8937]

Queen live is where the magic is. I would encourage you to check out more live Queen performances. We are lucky that many of their live performances are recorded and available here on youtube so we can experience the magic of Queen live. They do not disappoint! Try Stone Cold Crazy live at the Rainbow 1974 and/or White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Enjoy!

[@carlosroblescopete4520]

This is probably his best concert

[@cmalone6362]

Live at the Bowl is better IMO

[@MaximG3rv]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@VincentManiscalco]

Maybe the greatest male vocalist ever !! There’s a few of them Elvis , Steve Perry , Roy Orbison , but if you told me, Freddie Mercury, I wouldn’t argue with you

[@Azimuth47]

Seeing you enjoy this warmed my heart.

[@GermanGarciaFigueras]

Full concert its good idea😂🎉

[@DanielMarques-np9un]

Épico isso tudo ao vivo lendas

[@carolyndanielson9584]

I'm happy to see your reaction to live Queen. If you plan on other live reactions, let me suggest Dreamers Ball, live in Paris 1979. It is one of my favorites. Brian and Roger make horn sounds in this one. Adorable!

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

chill bumps are inescapable🎭

[@andrescastrilloserrano1636]

No puedo creer que no hayas escuchado esto antes ❤❤

[@dragonmac1234]

We lost a very talented man too soon, I enjoy watching live performances from bands more than just listening to the album version. You can almost feel the energy from the performers and the crowd, I've been a big fan since I first heard Seven Seas of Rhye in the mid 70's. I appreciate the younger generation loving the music from my generation.

[@TheresaJohns-xp4gh]

They are the best live

[@hkynuts11]

97.8% of all Queen is better live than studio version. There is actually another live version of this that maybe be better. Listen to Freddie sing this in a blues version at Milton Keynes. It’s amazing

[@quicktastic]

Crazy talented musicians fronted by a master showman and vocalist. I recall as a kid when Bohemian Rhapsody came out. I heard it on the AM radio and I could hardly believe what I was hearing. I would sit by the radio waiting for it to be played again (can you imagine? That's the way it was then). It was the first 45 RPM record I bought. Wore it out. lol

[@stewartstafford]

Four geniuses making the extremely difficult look easy.

[@udoroske535]

es ist herzerwärmend zu sehen wie sehr dir diese Musik gefällt, sie hat mich durch meine Jugend begleitet

[@dcanmore]

'Save Me' from the same concert (Montreal) is pretty fantastic too. I also recommend 'White Queen' live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 and You Take My Breath Away from Hyde Park concert 1976, all available on YT :)

[@johnlewis734]

So so Good and thank you ,

[@colinszakal3050]

Hard to pick my top 10 shows back in the day!! Queen x2 Yes Bob dylan...blood on the tracks tour The Who Rolling stones Tattoo you tour

[@Itsinane]

Lâche pas la p'tite, tu fais bien ça!! J'étais là, au Forum, pour une des deux soirées de filmage IMAX. Je les ai vus deux autres fois au Forum (80 et 82) et une autre fois à Ottawa en 78. Ils étaient vraiment spectaculaires à chaque fois...

[@BrianR.]

moi aussi j'étais là. Des bons souvenirs.

[@Oscar804]

Is power❤

[@timnotbrianmay]

.. again.. FREDDIE'S FAVORITE SONG!!!!!!!!!! I WISH THAT YOU COULD HAVE SEEN THEM LIVE!!!!!!!!!! Queen was THE PERFECT BAND!!!!!!!!!! Now, you need to go and check out Marc Martel!!!!!!! He provided vocals for singing in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie, and was chosen by Roger personally for a queen tribute band that he was putting together after Freddie passed!!! And, Brian and Roger said that he was the closest thing to Freddie that they had ever heard/seen! He's so close, that he actually creeped Brian out a little bit! 😸😸😸 You absolutely NEED to check out his Bohemian Rhapsody!, and possibly, is 2 hour long live concert in Vienna!

[@markhenry8669]

THE ONE AND ONLY FREDDIE MERCURY. Got to see QUEEN on this Tour in BOSTON MA row14 on the floor my girlfriend birthday present it was AWESOME 😎

[@PeterBuwen]

Maybe his best life performance.

[@BettyArmitage]

Oh sweetie …. I absolutely loved your reaction and how much you loved this live performance…… your facial expressions said it all 💕. I know that you have been reacting to the albums …..and the albums are great….but Queen songs are almost always better when performed live. Freddie would say ….why pay money to see them sing a song just like the album…. If that was the case, then they could just listen to the album. Even this song that you just reacted to….many people prefer the way he sings it at Milton Keynes 1982…….both are fabulous. Now that you have heard the album versions ….. could you please react to “White Queen” live Hammersmith Odeon 1975 and “Liar” live at Rainbow 1974 ….. plus so many more. Thank you for your sweet reactions.

[@lornapaningbatan711]

The studio version is excellent, but live performances are spectacular. I hope you'll be able to react to Love of My Life at Wembley and the most requested Live Aid performance. I'm confident you won't be disappointed. Thank you for your great feedback. More Queen Live performance please!

[@Kuesel68]

This is an absulute fantastic version. You said you only saw We Will Rock You live - then you really should watch their Live Aid concert. It's the best live gig any band ever did according to a lot of music critics.

[@feldegast]

some of the other acts were upset that Queen were so good that day it made their performances flat by comparison, I love Freddie's audience warmup

[@jimijamessegoviafeerick1355]

Rock🤘😎

[@robinfra52]

I saw them 4 times. The first one I didn't expect much cause I thought they were a studio band. Boy was I wrong. They didn't play their albums they transcended them.

[@AliT0555]

Since you really like this song you now have to react to the Milton Keynes live version. Different, has a more bluesy vibe. Great reaction.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Great reaction is band where you have to hear the studio material, but you also absolutely have to see them live. Queen is like a completely different and great beast live, sometimes their live performance are better than studio versions. Freddie does sing the high notes here which is a G#5, Freddie voice just has more weight so people don't always realize it.

[@lino9222]

Great reaction do the 85 in live aid