FIRST TIME HEARING Queen - Thank God Its Christmas REACTION

[@deborahcornell171]

Queen has another song called "A Winter's Tale" that's not solely a Christmas song but it's considered Christmasy because it mentions Christmas activities. It's the last song Freddie wrote, from his bed looking out at Lake Geneva. That sounds sad but his lyrics are about the beauty of life which is remarkable because he was almost at the end of his. It's truly beautiful. Hope you do it. 💙☮💙

[@terryweir8352]

Hi Deborah, Also during Mother Love, Freddie couldn't finish the song, he passed away, and Brian May sang the last verse of the song to finish it!! 😀 😀 There will never be another Freddie 🙏🙏 RIP, Freddie Mercury, 1946 - 1991 🙏 🙏

[@deborahcornell171]

@@terryweir8352 I love that song so much but can't get through it without crying. It's beautiful.💙

[@labyfan1313]

Love that one!

[@terryweir8352]

@@deborahcornell171 I agree, it's a beautiful song, Heaven For Everyone is another beautiful song from Made in Heaven as well 😀 😀

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Deborah, I was just going to suggest the same!

[@imweakfordeaky]

I see “Thank God It’s Christmas” by Queen, I hit Like. How could I not ? 💗 Freddie is always incredible - and huge shout out to Brian and Roger for their incredible, towering harmonizing !

[@margaretnicol3423]

Thank you. I get a bit tired of Freddy having all the credit when the voices together is what made Queen, not to mention their skills as writers and musicians.

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Sad Bass noises from John

[@robdee9341]

If you watch the Live Aid video you can see that Roger is singing in sinc with Freddie all through the set..

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@davidmacfarlane1763 Have you forgotten that Johm WROTE "You're My Best Friend", "Another One Bites the Dust", and "I Want to Break Free"; co-wrote "Under Pressure", "Friends Will Be Friends" and "One Vision"?

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@robdee9341 Shows clearly in Somebody To Love where all the voices blending make it the song it is but Roger makes it even more special and it's not easy to drum and sing.

[@deb_is_here1425]

‘Thank God It’s Christmas’ was a rare song writing collaboration between Roger and Brian. The song spent six weeks in the UK charts over the Christmas/New Year period 1984/1985. It enjoyed a second lease of life Christmas 1995 coupled with the hit single ‘A Winter’s Tale’ from the Made In Heaven album.

[@stevepearson2162]

Two absolute classic Christmas partying songs from British Rock Bands of the 70s that you might like to try are "I wish it could be Christmas every day" by Wizard and "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.

[@fionauk4509]

Wizard with the wombles too lol

[@BardOfAndromeda]

And "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake

[@DruncanUK]

Christmas isn't Christmas in UK without both of them!

[@Metrosplash]

I’m a huge Roy Wood fan. I saw him perform in NYC shortly after 9/11 and the village with his Big Band. I love IWICBCED!

[@maryannturton9830]

I have been a Queen fan,and a Freddy Mercury fan for 40 years,and can say this is my first time hearing this.Freddy is simply one of a kind! You know he could sing the phone book and we would all be mesmerized,lol!

[@Katsem]

I agree. Freddie’s voice is just beautiful, and he knows how to use it. Great technique, no matter what the song.

[@Shrykespeare]

Whoo! Been ages since I've heard this!! I think this makes a cool DOZEN Queen songs you've done! If you want another ROCKIN' Xmas song, do "Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You" By Billy Squier. Question... when are you guys going to do another live stream? AND ALSO.... you guys are going to hit 700 posted videos on this channel this Friday! Congratulations!

[@paulmargett9360]

For more stunning Freddie vocals check out his duet with Montserrat Caballe "Barcelona". Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@3dragonfliesdance]

I first heard this song the first year of COVID. I burst into tears, because even though the lyrics are timeless, they could've been written for the year we had had. I really needed the magic of Christmas that year and each year since. . . .so "thank God it's Christmas!" really spoke to me and felt like a hug from Freddie. I kept wondering "How have I not heard this song before?!" I'm so grateful to have come across it and it'll always be a part of my Christmas music. It's super wonderful to have Freddie's beautiful, soul grabbing voice singing a Christmas song. Touches me deeply. I agree with you guys, there's just something about Freddie's voice that grabs all of you and is hard to put into words. Thanks for appreciating such a special soul and voice! I love seeing how much he touches you guys. Sending you and your family lots of Christmas magic!

[@debbiecook8777]

Same here

[@terryweir8352]

Hi Guys, this was originally scheduled to be released in 1984, but Band Aid got together and recorded Do They Know It's Christmas, so Queen decided not to release it, also Queen recorded their album called The Works and Thank God It's Christmas didn't make the album cut, but you can find it on Queen's Greatest Hits 3!! 😀 😀 RIP, Freddie Mercury, 1946 - 1991 🙏 🙏 It was written by Brian May and Roger Taylor 😀 😀

[@jscho8674]

It still blows my mind that he passed all the way back in '91. Still remember clearly the moment I heard!

[@josiecardenas4440]

Thank you all And Merry Christmas to you all love this song

[@joshuacaldwell5270]

Gayla Peevey's 'I Wanna Hippopotamus for Christmas' the kiddos will love it, it's mine & the Lils favorite Lol ... I believe Gayla was like 5yrs old when she wrote & sang it, its great stuff.

[@10thdoctor15]

Queen make the song feel Christmassy without heavily using bells or chimes, but with a guitar. They also have great harmonies.

[@DazzleMonroe]

Freddie's voice is the most soothing rock voice in history. I think it's the juxtaposition of the two things in one package that makes it so different.

[@ashleynichole744]

I would love to see you react to Live Aid! Queens performance was AMAZING!

[@pattyestrada6]

“Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Killer Queen” for two songs of theirs that you haven’t reacted to yet.

[@maureenalder8905]

Always love watching Rob's reactions to Freddie songs...Amber is a sweetheart..Happy Christmas love from your London family ❤ 💙 🇬🇧

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

GUYS, THE OTHER CHRISTMAS-SEASON QUEEN SONG IS A "WINTER'S TALE". THE OFFICIAL MV IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ALSO GET TO SEE LYRICS WRITTEN IN FREDDIE'S OWN HANDWRITING.

[@terryroper5860]

Freddie had such control over his voice and was able to reach more octaves than most singers. I love his voice, too!

[@HappyOne3]

Anything Queen, I will be here.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

You two should also react to “A Winters Tale” by Queen. It is one of the last songs Freddie wrote, practically on hos deathbed…. Just writing the stuff he saw from his appartement in Montreux. And the way he sings it makes me cry all the time.

[@dannybryant7988]

If you do only one more Queen reaction it must be Queen live at Live Aid. The 1985 concert to feed starving children in Africa. It's one of their best performances ever, and that's saying a lot.

[@justinecurry7237]

I highly recommend checking out the video for “Father Christmas” by The Kinks! One of the most rocking Christmas songs ever!

[@gregwatson3300]

I've recommended this one as well.

[@davidfine7764]

My favorite Christmas song

[@simply_psi]

Freddie was considering having surgery to correct his overbite from his protruding upper teeth, but the surgeon could not guarantee it would not change his voice, so he chose not to have it done, as he said his music was more important to him than his looks. A true legend.

[@BeastrealDT]

Freddie's voice is like velvet, so smooth and comforting. ✌️

[@jennhen2675]

Thank you for reacting to this. I cannot believe I never heard it before!!💖

[@FinMacShark]

Queen A Winter's Tale is just an amazing song ,one before he died ,check it out

[@mikeyates7931]

This is my all time favorite Christmas song 🎄 🎶 ❤

[@steveb1670]

When Amber used the words " jumped on the train loving Queen " it reminded me of another Queen hit I think you'd love. " Breakthru " The setting for the video is brilliant and the beat rocks that queen magic. Also, now I've used the word " magic ", " A Kind of Magic " should make your list too

[@renyauger4560]

XMAS REQUEST - There are not many songs from our lifetime that have achieved “classic” status. In 1984 their were too, the profits from both went to charity. Do They Know It’s Christmas changed how artists could use their influence & it’s magic but the more perfect pure Christmas song released in 1984 is still one of the most played songs every year, Wham’s Last Christmas written by the late, great George Michaels. It’s not really Christmas without this timeless 80’s mega hit.

[@terrilabeth7366]

Love Queen, they always manage to put their own particular meaning and spin and actually message to any song they do. The message matters today as much today as it did all those years ago. ❤️🎄

[@karendavis2668]

I've never heard this one! Thank you for introducing me. I love Christmas songs and this definitely makes my playlist. Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@LMTino]

Queen released a new animated video with this song....quite charming. I don't know why this isn't OUT THERE moreso with the holidays. Certainly could use a new addition...Especially since "it's been a long hard year."

[@kimcutts424]

Loved it. 😍 And can you believe it was released in 1984!

[@karentaylor8487]

Not a Christmas song, but I'm sure Jay will love it. Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe sing BARCELONA. Such a powerful song for 2 amazing singers

[@strawberryeyes3496]

I think that statue is in Montreux in Switzerland, Queen bought a studio there in the 70s and Freddie lived there for a while because he loved the peace and solitude there.

[@iangrant3615]

Thank you for reacting to this. If you really do enjoy Freddie's voice, please do react to his classic hit BARCELONA, truly epic vocals and orchestration.

[@debramoore7513]

Christmas was Freddie’s favorite holiday! 🎄☃️🌟⭐️💫✨☀️ He was a very giving & generous man!! Merry Christmas 🎁

[@kdm71291]

I've never heard of this, either...and I'm a 58 yo classic rock fan! It's very nice.

[@rileyandmike]

Christmas songs Bob Seger “Little Drummer Boy” kzbin.info/www/bejne/amLGp6ihrNKkns0 Cloverton “Christmas Hallelujah “ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3-yaaCaltabfpo

[@jeanstrickland2445]

I wish they would I love Bob Seger🙋🏻‍♀️

[@janiceduke1205]

"Thank God It's Christmas" is a Christmas single by the British rock band Queen. It was written by lead guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. 1984. Freddie Mercury had a deep-rooted love for everything Christmas, with a lifelong generosity of spirit. May spoke of the creation of the track, "This was Roger [Taylor]'s composition, mainly, except he didn't have a chorus," he said. "So I contributed the chorus and we worked on it together, to cut a long story short. And then, when it was almost finished, we presented it to Freddie, who loved it and did a beautiful vocal. I think it's just the most understated vocal, and I love it, you know." ..

[@JeansDolls]

It’s not Christmas until you hear Wizard sing I wish it could be Christmas every day! Or Slade sing Merry Xmas everybody.

[@evillyn7895]

On Queen's first album there is a wonderful track, "Jesus". I highly recommend you give it a listen, as well as it's companion track " Mad the Swine"...they ran out of room on the album so "Mad the Swine" was dropped, but Freddie wrote them to be played together. Amber, honey, keep doing whatever it is that you're doing 'cause you glow, girl!

[@catherinebent7307]

Yay 🎄👏👏 love Freddie, John, Roger and Brian.. I'd love your reaction to "days of our lives'. Bring tissues xx

[@jeffreynolds922]

Great vid as usual! You really need to hear Emerson, Lake and Palmer's Father Christmas. It'll blow your mind.

[@srag2115]

Greg Emerson

[@leftcoaster67]

Greg Lake: I believe in Father Christmas?

[@jeffreynolds922]

@@leftcoaster67 Yes

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Hey beautiful RSR Fam, Hope your having a Blessed day...Queen is so Phenomenal, Brilliance just leaked from Freddies pores...Love it, Thank you for the smile and sway, Peace

[@robnorrisradio]

Thank you for giving this one a crack. I mentioned this as a request last month, and I'm glad you liked it! If memory serves, the sculpture of Freddie Mercury is located at Lake Geneva, Switzerland. As my mother would say, save your pennies. I'm not sure how much Elton John you've reacted to, so how about we start off with the same song of his that introduced me to him: Crocodile Rock.

[@johnj2763]

Here's one for you, a Christmas classic, that few people would realize was 1st introduced by the great western movie idol Gene Autry in 1949, 'Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer'. To make it interesting i've clipped the segment where Autry appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1953, with an animated Ed Sullivan trying to grab Autry's six shooter and Gene actually fires it on air. The song in total sold over 25 million copies and for decades was the 2nd best selling recording of all time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn7LqoKsjt-Ng5I

[@ladyruby684]

Wonderful!

[@mspfinney]

I may be dating myself but I have the original 45 record of this song. It’s one of my prized possessions.

[@pinkey943]

in 2016 scientific study (prof Christian Herbst) confirms, Freddie had an unparalleled singing voice. His vocal range F2-F6 (4 octaves) but that what makes his voice so special was extremely fast vibrato 7.04 Hz and subharmonics. He was able to create several more layers of harmonics than anyone else. Freddie was using a subharmonics by vibrating his ventricular folds, a technique usually found only in Tuvan throat One of the conclusions from the studies was that"He was vibrating something in his throat that even Pavarotti couldn't move".

[@richardnoffke296]

Slade , Merry Christmas Everybody owned the top spot on the charts in England for weeks . It is such a fun song from this pioneer glam rock band

[@patrickhanekamp2761]

I had the same on my bucketlist, so a couple of years back we went to Montreux to see the statue. Their recordingstudio is there as well. Beside that, Montreux is lovely. As others mentioned in the reactions. A Winter's tale is also very beautiful. That last album 'made in heaven' is extraordinary considering the pain Freddie must have had. 'Heaven for everyone' is one of my alltime Queen favorites.

[@pauloleite3456]

too much love will kill you, another great one from queen

[@roballen5718]

2 of the UK's favourite Christmas songs, are 'I Wish it could be Christmas, everyday' by Wizard, and 'Merry Christmas, Everybody', by Slade. both can be seen on TOTP videos

[@beauregardglenwood8115]

Queen is the best.... John Lennon's "So this is Christmas" you'll love it.

[@deonneparrish9850]

That wave up and down with the notes you are talking about is called a glissando or slide between notes.

[@joebabe302]

You guys really need to react to Queen at Live Aid. I’ll assume you’ve seen the movie but nothing compares to the real thing!! You’ll LOVE IT 😍

[@TheTexasRedhead62]

For Christmas songs, check out Greg Lake (Emeron, Lake and Palmer) performing "I Believe in Father Christmas" filmed live at St. Bride's Church in London with Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson on flute, David Arch on keyboards, Florian Opahle on acoustic guitar and the church choir. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2eQgXSBhNlqqa8

[@pladuke71]

Didn't think there was a Christmas song that existed that I've never heard. Amazing! I still want to plug my favorite original, country Christmas song, Alan Jackson's "Let It Be Christmas". Beautiful song that your whole family will love!

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Oh sweet summer child, there is a band called the Darkness that have two that you probably don't know. If you don't know the Darkness they are a real band, but don't take life seriously kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqO5mGSqpLKtq9E and kzbin.info/www/bejne/epO0kKmIe9KZmrc

[@candiland1007]

Freddie is definitely the worlds greatest showman! There will never be another Freddie but thankfully we have old records and KZbin to relive all his greatness. I heard a new Christmas song (well new to me)called Every Christmas by Sam Shrieve that I feel will be right up Ambers alley!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

[@bakercarl8518]

Oh my goodness, y'all just crushed it. Is that a tear ? Love y'all, Happy Holidays.

[@guystjohngrabham9771]

one for Amber. Steve Harley & the cockney Rebel singing Come up and see me

[@najiaansari6483]

The lyrics have a special resonance this year...

[@billwieland8497]

For Female Friday: Ronnie Spector - ‘Be My Baby’ Bette Midler - ‘From a Distance’ Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’ Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ Other notables: Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’ Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’ Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’ Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’ Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’

[@waynegillham6894]

One cannot experience Christmas music without listening to Amy Grant. “Grownup Christmas List” is amazing!

[@adamsgrad93]

My favorite Christmas song, I love Queen.

[@Habichiwoowoo]

I was quite the Queen fan back in their early years -- saw them in concert three times -- but I lost interest in them after The Game, so I never heard this song until today. Nice. Once again, lotta folks will laugh at me, but I am unashamed to proclaim that Donny Osmond has a great Christmas album,on which he gets funky with Who Took the Merry Out of Christmas. You gotta check it out!

[@korinalacount2664]

So glad u listened to this

[@edkrause7848]

The Ramones have a Christmas song, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight".

[@paulraymond959]

Good song good reaction

[@BardOfAndromeda]

You can actually see that statue in Montreaux, Switzerland, where Freddie spent much of his last few months. The UK and Ireland had some wonderful, original Christmas hits in the 70s and 80s. Check out: Mud - Lonely This Christmas Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Jonah Lewie - Stop The Cavalry Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas Chris de Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling The Pogues feat. Kirsty McColl - Fairytale of New York Elton John - Step Into Christmas Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody

[@patriciatownsend]

I've never heard this one either. Great song!

[@erikagholston6610]

This is my first time hearing this song. I really liked the video. So many cute animals you have to love it.

[@douglasleinbach6313]

Christmas song that your kids (and you) will love. "Blue Christmas" by Porky Pig. There is an audio version and an animated version. Of course the kids will love the animated version.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Really love his voice in this song , haven’t heard this one thanks for doing it .

[@DianaJG8]

There's more than 1 Bee Gee's statue. There's a Bee Gee's Walk-Way in Australia with at least two statues and all kinds of write-ups on both walls of this walk-way highlighting their careers. Then there's another one where they were born in The Isle of Man. 😊

[@seanwilliams9443]

Thank you for reacting to my fav Xmas song, I once played this 15 times in a row on a car journey to my kids when they were small, they still remind me of it every year (and they are now 33 and 28). Another Xmas banger you will enjoy and appreciate is "Christmas Time (Don't let the bells end)" by the Darkness

[@jscho8674]

Whoa!!! I haven't heard this one in YEARS! Love it. ❤

[@da_Bernd]

Queen with "a Winters tale" ist sooooo beautiful

[@wendys5421]

OK guys Christmas isn't Christmas until you hear a Michael Buble Christmas song-any song will be great.He ALWAYS has an awesome Christmas album!!Love him 😍

[@lesleypulling129]

A very apt song after another long covid year!!! Chris Rea ' driving home for Christmas" gets you in the mood a favourite of my family as we used to listen to it every year when we were literally driving home for Christmas made us so excited to reunite with family and friends ! Merry Christmas to your family for my family xxxx🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁

[@garyslevin121]

Love queen my hole life ! Never heard this song. Awesome!

[@Sportsref13]

I actually heard an Australian Christmas song the other day.. that I had never heard before... "White Wine in the Sun" by Tim Minchin

[@karenstanley6991]

Vince Vance & the Valiants - All I want for Christmas is You

[@alanbatt]

J and Amber this song is lovely to hear Freddies vocals at his most goose bumping react to Exercises in Free Love its just Freddie and a piano I love this then you must try Freddie sings opera Barcelona out of this world amazing

[@maryannturton9830]

Guy's, you got to listen to a Christmas song called,How many Kings? by a little known group called Downhere.HOWEVER,the lead singer is Marc Martell,who sounds quite a lot like Freddy,and contributed some vocals in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie! The song is GORGEOUS,and his voice with give you chills!

[@herkimertryon]

Great review, been forever since I heard this!!! Thanks! Please check out Little Drummer Boy by For King And Country live in Phoenix!

[@deborahcornell171]

Hey, Jay! There's also a beautiful statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan in Austin, Tx that you can add to your bucket list. It's on mine (along with Freddie's statue of course). Thanks for doing this beautiful song.💙☮💙

[@jscho8674]

I have been to that SRV statue. Pretty darn cool. :)

[@deborahcornell171]

@@jscho8674 I envy you. Don't know if I'll ever get to Austin but would love to visit there for many reasons, especially the statue. I'd also love to pay my respects at Stevie's grave in Dallas.🙏💙

[@jscho8674]

@@deborahcornell171 I hope to visit his grave some day too! Dallas is a great place to visit. Soooo much to see and do. And Austin, if you enjoy live music, is spectacular at night!!!! I hope you get to visit my state. Parts of it are pretty darn amazing. ❤

[@Juli-fc4jo]

Ohhh I love it! 😍 such a beautiful song! Thank you for your amazing reaction!

[@worden676]

You should do Straight No Chaser "The 12 Days of Christmas" This is one of my family's favorite Christmas songs ever

[@stevebarnhart8638]

WOW, Queen again! Try THE BAND "Christmas Must Be Tonight" it will make your Christmas Playlist every year. Come on expand your horizons!!!!

[@JanS1]

There's an official video for this song that's quite lovely. Makes for a much better experience. A Winter's Tale is also great...go official for that too.

[@Teletran35]

OMG I had never heard of this song beforeIts great to hear a new song for me at least from Queen

[@cheryloakley8334]

Freddie loved Christmas, not to receive gifts but to give them.

[@alisonrodger3360]

It's not xmas in the UK till you've heard Noddy Holder scream "It's Chriiiiiiiiiiistmaaaaas" - Slade:Merry Christmas Everybody

[@gypsyroadhog]

Slade-Merry Christmas Everybody is classic and enters the chart nearly every year

[@IMRDP]

Absolutely LOVE IT❣‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼❤💙

[@megdelany5688]

🎄Please react to: 1.The Darkness: Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End) 2.Jethro Tull: Solstice Bells 3.The Smashing Pumpkins: Christmastime 4.Dropkick Murphys: The Season's Upon Us 5.Sting: Gabriel's Message 6.Run DMC: Christmas in Hollis 7.The Jackson Five: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause -8.Chuck Berry: Run Run Rudolph 9.Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Carol of the Bells (Ukrainian Bell Carol) 10.Bob Seger: The Little Drummer Boy -Thanks!!!

[@cathyneve830]

The song that made me fall in love with Freddies voice

[@jasonshekelton7198]

Try Frankie Goes To Hollywood's The Power of Love . Widely regarded as a Christmas song as it includes the nativity scene and was Number One until the collaboration of UK artists rushed into the studio recorded the Do They Know It's Christmas .

[@stephenrennie3455]

to stick with the christmas theme how about darkness Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)