First Time Reaction To In The Lap Of The Gods Queen | Another Incredible Song!

[@lizj7028]

Love that you're listening to some of their older works which has a totally different feel than their later songs. The Queen catalog of songs is quite extensive and spans decades. It's not often you have a truly authentic band with each member having written a top hit. They even have 2 movie soundtracks to their credit - Flash Gordon and Highlander! "Who wants to Live Forever" is written by Brian for the Highlander movie (about an immortal) and not Freddie's Aids struggle. That would be "The Show Must Go On." A lesser known song from the soundtrack is an antithesis of the previous song... it's written by John Deacon and highlights Freddie's beautiful vocals, "One Year of Love." Enjoy the rabbit hole, but save "Innuendo" (often referred to as the darker BoRhap), "These are the Days of Our Lives", "Mother Love" and "No One But You" for last. Freddie Mercury tribute concert makes for a fun watch and to see the respect he holds in the industry. THEN after you've had a break, and feeling nostalgic for Queen, you'll appreciate Roger's personal tribute, "Old Friends." 😊 Psst some other recommendations before the end songs: Save Me (Montreal concert) Don't Stop Me Now (great feel good song) Dragon Attack (one of first songs highlighting John's bass skills) Death on Two Legs (referred to by some as the original diss track... directed at their original manager and shocked Brian and Roger when Freddie wanted to record it). Fun Fact: "Millionaire's Waltz" is inspired by their relationship with the previous manager's replacement. The Miracle (official video is touching.... written by Freddie during his HIV struggle) In my Defence (Freddie solo song) It's a Hard Life (of course, love Freddie's vocals, but the official video cracks me up. The rest of the band HATED Freddie's vision and couldn't even attempt to hide it) Play the Game (again... highlights Freddie's vocals...) Like cats? 😸 Brian wrote "All Dead, All Dead" when reminiscing about the family cat he had growing up. Freddie's song "Delilah" is about his favorite feline and caused grief amongst the band when Freddie stubbornly refused to replace a valuable spot on the album with a more "deserving" song. The band was such prolific song writers they often struggled deciding on which ones made the cut.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Oh i like this breakdown 🙌🏽🙌🏽 i will pin it an refer back to it

[@lizj7028]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert "Another One Bites the Dust" is another must. Became one of their biggest hits in America and because of the funk, it was first played mostly on motown radio stations. So much so, that people were surprised to find out Queen was a white band from England! Also, "I want to Break Free" got them banned from MTV and ruined their rising popularity in America. Surprisingly, both written by John Deacon. Freddie sells every song he sings and confirms why he's the greatest frontman.

[@kendallneason3645]

One of my absolute favorites. Queen with Freddie singing is so hypnotic. I adore the lyrics too. ❤❤❤ Keep going Queen has so many surprises for you!

[@sherryheim5504]

OH! how I love this song. Roger's high notes are outstanding and the song in general is just so peaceful and nice. Freddie's piano and vocals are so strong and pure. John is holding it all together with Roger and Brian is just bringing it up in the forefront. I love the way these four boys/men were able to work as a true quartet all coming together for the benefit of the music and their audience. Not one of them tries to step on another, they work together as a unit so seamlessly. Thank you for this reaction to this beautiful song.

[@theresarandall7448]

This band always let each other shine.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I agree! They had amazing chemistry

[@kathleenohare8770]

I was waiting for your reaction to Roger...incredible sound...great reaction to him

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol caught me by surprise!

[@barrysiewert7386]

Really good reactions, check out the MAKING of One Vision & then the song itself. See how they work together & some good humor too.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Ok I’ll try to do this next

[@debramoore7513]

Beautiful Beautiful version!! 💙💙💙 I just melt like a blob when Freddie plays the piano!! And Roger?? Holy crap!! It begs the question … how much talent can one band have? Endless & eternal goodness!!😍 Queen came directly from the Lap of the Gods!! 🌟💫✨🌟💫✨

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

💕💕💕💕💕🙏

[@Anisabell2]

My dear Debra, no one could have said it better!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jo-annem9705]

Thanks again, I'm really enjoying being on your Queen journey.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thank you for supporting 🙌🏽

[@terrilabeth7366]

Lyrics are so lovely, Freddie’s piano playing so, so great, Freddie’s voice always amazing, and Roger! ROGER! Hitting those high notes! He has incredible range as well. If you listen to I’m in love with my car you will hear Roger’s lower register and his unique voice. Like Freddie, I could pick out Roger’s voice in a crowd of singers. He is just that unique as well and so good, but in total contrast to Freddie which makes their voices work together so well. With Bryan thrown in for for his softer, but still so m, so good. This song has a haunting quality to me, chilling almost. Love this song and your reaction, as always! ❤️

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thanks Terri! I reacted to I’m in love with my car that’s why this caught me by such surprise

[@elisafn8243]

Loved your face when you hear Roger's high notes. Thanks for this one

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

😅

[@leonarae8496]

Freddie called Roger his dog whistle. 🥰

[@slavicam.6557]

In the lap of the gods , Live at Wmnbley 1986

[@judyjones256]

Heck out Queen Wembly Statium, Saturday, July 12th (important) Lap of the Gods & Seven Seas of Rhye.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Thank you for reacting to this I love seeing people’s faces when they hear Roger ❤️❤️ you realize why Freddie said he had a dog whistle pitch ❤️❤️ yes good luck finding a Queen song you don’t like ❤️❤️ More of That Jazz is a Roger special with some high notes also the studio (lyric)version of ‘39 Roger’s voice is so angelic amazing & also Fight from the Inside x

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Roger definitely surprised me lol

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Roger has such an amazing voice he has 5 solo albums & 3 albums with his band called The Cross which he did while Queen had downtime x

[@Anisabell2]

Queen were made in the Lap of the Gods, truly!!!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Freddie Mercury - what a wonderful voice! and Roger's falsettos are amazing. Of course the piano, the drums, the bass & the guitar make for such a great band. Funny how Freddie wrote another totally different song, different words, different melody, with almost the same name "Lap Of The Gods (REVISITED)". it's also a fine song.

[@hippiejane2683]

Well, now you need to do Lap of the Gods Revisited. Pretty much completely changed, no more high pitched notes from Roger. Became a crowd participation song. Roger’s voice deepened as he got older. Probably all that smoking didn’t help.😜

[@cspole3435]

yes, please!!

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Roger stopped smoking around 1987 he can still hit some high notes but not the Rainbow high 😊😊 yes the revisited one x

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Haha probably didn’t

[@cristiona22]

His voice didn’t sound much different when he was 17 and in the Reaction. Amazing voice for a boy his age .

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

@@cristiona22 absolutely his voice at 17 is fantastic an amazing raspiness for such a young age ❤️

[@terrilabeth7366]

Please watch them build Roger’s drum kit around him for his drum solo and then I’m in Love with my car. So amazing! ❤️

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Yes that is in the Queen & Adam Lambert tour isn’t it well worth the watch anything with Roger in it 😉😉❤️❤️

[@littlequeenie7650]

This performance of this song is one of my favorites! Rogers falsetto, Freddie, Brian, and John was getting into it. When he threw his head back I was done!! I think another song you may like is the studio version of “you take my breath away”. The harmonies are amazing that’s why the studio version is best! Great job on your Queen reactions!!!👏

[@debramoore7513]

YESSSS - Studio version is gorgeous!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thank you! And ok 📝

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Yes, You Take My Breath Away has some of Queen's most beautiful harmonies. But the live version at Hyde Park 1976 is really, really amazing as well.

[@bluebell3720]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Studio version is good Freddie harmonising with himself But for me the live just Freddie and the piano is so beautiful and more emotion than than studio He debuted it before it was recorded 76

[@imweakfordeaky]

Omg, when John throws his head back, his beautiful hair flowing behind him... I took a screenshot of that moment a while ago. Gorgeous ! Back to the song... it’s FIRE all around. And yes, “You Take My Breath Away” studio version is stunning! (I also love the Live version with just Freddie and his piano holding the audience spellbound... but the full studio version is a must-listen experience too !)

[@heatherqualy9143]

So many non-live songs you need to check out as well, or you’re going to miss a lot. They weren’t ONLY an amazing live act, they were masters of studio production. Their album versions of songs are just as worthy of listening to.

[@Sassypaws4927]

You need to check out the Queen song, "In The Lap Of The Gods (Revisited)". It is totally different from this song other than using the term "In the Lap of the Gods" (apparently Freddie was really taken with the phrase). The "Revisited" version was Freddie's first song written to get the audience to join in the singing. Try watching the video of In The Lap Of The Gods (Revisited) - Hammersmith Odeon, London - 1975/12/24 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-5m5lrZZt7bNU ) or (my personal favorite) the medley of "In the Lap of the Gods (Revisited), Seven Seas of Rhye, Tear It Up at Wembley in 1986 ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZOQpoiwgdpmjcU ).

[@g.walter1653]

Also it is better...

[@VampEdits]

Roger hits more falsetto notes on the song “My Fairy King.” Not sure if there’s a live of that one or it’s an album track. ❤️ Awesome reaction as always!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝 and thank you!

[@marilynsmith9758]

One of my favorite songs! Each band member has special moments in this song....all so very talented. Thanks for reacting to this one. Roger hits really high notes in a number of songs and even more when they are performing live. In an interview Freddie described Roger.’s voice like a “dog whistle”. For some fun listen to I’m In Love With My Car, which was the B side to the Bohemian Rhapsody single record, in which Roger sings the lead.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

I have this reaction on my channel 🙌🏽 look in my queen playlist

[@hkynuts11]

Freddy Mercury and Montserrat Caballe singing Barcelona, live at La Nit will blow your head off. It may go to #1 or #2 on your favorite Queen songs.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Taking notes 📝

[@kuntumhapsari5364]

Just amazing 🥁🎤

[@Terri6868]

This is one of my favorite Queen songs. Do “39” live at Houston. 🔥

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@queenmiriam3058]

Thankyou, for a great Queen reaction as always. Love this live performance. Much bless and keep up the good work.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Thank you for supporting 🙌🏽

[@michellehayes5133]

Roger the Dog Whistle

[@KevinWood9]

Freddie as a range of F2 to F6 and Roger as a range of E2 to E6 and live as got a E5

[@unravelingfast2198]

I just went to listen to a lyric version of this to catch all that was said so I could ponder on your comment about an unhealthy love. Often lovers use a lot of hyperbole when speaking to their beloved. It's not supposed to be factual but an expression of love and devotion. But in the end Freddie says he'll leave it in the lap of the gods which to me means to fate, or we'll see how it turns out. :-) Also found lyrics to a version called Leave It in the Lap of the Gods (revisited). New to me. I listened. Same song you could say, same refrain, but totally different words. Interesting. You might like to check it out at least for personal educational purposes. Roger did the high Galileos in Bo Rap too.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Oh that’s interesting i think i will do just that 🙌🏽

[@unravelingfast2198]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert I loved the wo, wo, la, la, la, woh, oos in that revisited version. Really made me want to join in. So I did.

[@LMTino]

When I first heard and saw this Live video, I thought - here it is, my new mantra for life. Take away the fretting and angst...I am all for it - in love and anything else. Make fate friendly.

[@brentabbott3954]

Dont forget how good John decon is his fender jazz precision bass is the shit.

[@ellesee7079]

Surprise!! 😲🤣

[@tammyjackson3113]

Do One Vision, The Miracle, Invisible Man

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@barbaramendoza2202]

For both of those - do the OFFICIAL VIDEOS. Queen was not touring at that time due to Freddie’s health. The videos were well done though. I really enjoy The Invisible Man video, reminds me of my kids growing up. (You’ll understand when you watch 😉)

[@barbaramendoza2202]

Freddie used to call Roger’s voice a “dog whistle” 😂. During Queen tours their sound guy would assess both voices for high notes. If Freddie’s was worn & irritated, he would adjust the mics on volume during high notes. Roger put out a few solo albums. I recently heard a beautiful song done by Roger in heartfelt tribute after losing his dear friend Freddie. It’s called SAY IT’S NOT TRUE , featuring Jeff Beck on guitar. Touches your soul 🥲. For Freddie’s high vocals, react to EXERCISES IN FREE LOVE, video is really an audio experience (not performance). Freddie wrote this melody and created the demo to send to an Opera Soprano, as they were making an album together. Your jaw will drop!! It IS Freddie singing!!!

[@bjw0515]

Another one you might want to check out with Rogers high pitch is My Fairy King. The song is amazing, I believe there is no live version but the lyric video is the way to go on that one!

[@kaylinreddy2515]

They were, and will always be, a really talented band. Rogers's vocals in this song are absolutely amazing, another "song" with insane vocals is "Exercises in Free Love" by Freddie Mercury. Maybe you could react to that next?

[@etc7070]

Among all the other suggestions so far (as you know there are many when it comes to Queen fans!), I would add '39 if you want to hear Roger's patented high pitch notes. It's a song written and sung by astrophysicist Brian May, and basically it's a sci-fi folk song. A group of people travel into space in search of new lands, then when they come back home, many years have passed while they stayed young. Something to do with the theory of relativity and time dilation. This is what happens when a song writer is also a scientist, lol.

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Lol can’t imagine there’s been many scientist song writers

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert Do the studio version, both to hear the incredible harmonies & Brian’s great voice!

[@dianecourtney2724]

Great reaction to the best band that ever played💜💜💜

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

If you don’t mind reacting to the same song the In The Lap of the Gods the official lyric version is different again Roger’s voice is so angelic ❤️❤️

[@kimsloan4652]

One of my favorite Queen songs. It features Deacy quite a bit and lets you know why they call Roger the dog whistle :-)

[@alinabobean4021]

Queen 💗

[@ImperiusImperia]

Good reaction has usuall, now go and check the other part... "In the lap of the good, revisted" I preffer the live version of the Live at Webley from the Magic tour. It does not have the impacti this one has on the vocals, but is (at least for me) a great song and has it´s own magic. Keep on reacting and be safe

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Same to you bro!

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

I think the revisited version is the better song overall.

[@ImperiusImperia]

@@ZENOBlAmusic I think I agree

[@carolcjh8938]

Lawd! Love me some Deaky.

[@nageea]

If you're curious, here's Roger singing a song he wrote as a tribute to Freddie. No high notes, just Roger's angelic voice, and straight from his heart. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6vl5d3psp0fcU

[@alsay7262]

Pls react to "liar" By Queen (hammersmith odeon )

[@sandrakelley3210]

This is really different from the Wembley concert

[@flossyangel1]

Love this song, would love for you to react to Rock it (Prime Jive), The loser in the end and Fight from the inside Roger sings these songs

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

📝📝

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Ha! Good luck finding a song by Queen you don’t like! 😂

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

😂😂

[@ibhoge]

Haha 🤣🤣🤣♥️

[@lynnhoffmann247]

🤗

[@alsay7262]

You have to listen to the "hammersmith odeon " Version!! Its completly Different and much better!!!

[@Outdatedgamer909]

Roger makes most of the falsettos in the music So if you hear the high notes that's probrobly him

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

That’s Roger Taylor, the drummer

[@juliannetomlinson]

In the lap of the gods revisted odeon Hammersmith 1975

[@vizelbergpetrick3355]

good pink floyd!

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Hopefully tomorrow! My last one got blocked

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@RadJarrettTheIntrovert I don’t know why; I’ve seen other reactors do “Echoes” without any problems. Maybe try the studio version, or, if you don’t want to do that song since you’ve heard it already, I suggest “Dogs” off of the Animals album.

[@coralbitten2315]

Roger Taylor🥰🥰🥰

[@kidspack3taylor420]

What else is there , but unhealthy love?

[@RadJarrettTheIntrovert]

Very good point

[@sabinanelson6092]

Boho...the Galileo's; Somebody to Love- studio version, in the chorus, watch Roger counter point with a very high "me;" and in 39 you can also hear him hit that very high note.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Freddie sings the highest notes in Somebody To Love. In '39 Freddie and Roger sings together. Roger's falsetto was just much louder then Freddie's falsetto.