Forbidden Video?! Reaction to Queen "Body Language"

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

What gets me about this song, is: Even if it’s a song I’m not too impressed with… Freddie’s vocals are STILL FANTASTIC!😄

[@bobby666666]

It's from the Hot Space album. Not their best, but it's okay

[@TammyDenney]

So happy with you comments. ❤Everything with Freddie was always done in Tongue in cheek. Always with humor. Some people don't get that. I'm so glad you did.

[@CoachCastTV]

They definitely all had a great sense of humor.

[@kimd.9070]

John blinks every time he snaps his fingers in this video. Too cute!

[@FreddyKurganNimmo]

6:58 - You have to remember, this was back in 1982. There is a reason why movies were given ratings systems, and eventually tv shows. Back then, there were NO kinds of ratings systems for music videos. Some things are inappropriate for young children to be carelessly exposed to.

[@CoachCastTV]

We're ok with rating systems. We even put language warnings on our own videos when what we're reacting to has adult language, since many of our viewers watch with their kids. We are not ok with outright censorship by making art unavailable at all.

[@jiriuher635]

Thank you very much.😊

[@Peter-i1l1k]

i love this song and the one for lennon.

[@ellet6560]

"Body Language" was fantastic when performed live. I'm not aware of actual live video but there are several live recordings on YT. The song actually charted at #11 on US Billboard 100. I don't know who deemed the video unsuitable for Americans but it seems it wasn't the listening audience. Thanks.

[@vinsgraphics]

Always loved this song. I dig the driving synth bass core running through it, Freddie’s vocals are on point as usual. I get it that it’s not the die-hard Queen fan’s favorite (or the entire Hot Space album), but hey, the times changed, music shifted a bit, they adapted to a degree. I wonder how that die-hard Queen rocker fan would’ve reacted to The Prophet Song and its insane instrument-free vocal section on a much earlier album. Both songs, reviewed separately and with their entire catalog, clearly illustrates a band with intense creativity, pushing boundaries every direction. If only this craft existed somewhere in today’s music. It just doesn’t.

[@russwells1825]

Boy, I have not heard or seen this song in a long time. I'm a little surprised, y'all enjoyed this, being Mr. Coach is a rocker. Thanks for the review. Boomer Sooner.

[@CoachCastTV]

Yeah, must have been the nostalgia, but definitely have good memories of this from back in the day.

[@38623]

I keep Laughing at this video because I love the Raunchiness and Hotness of the song. Your reaction was so good as well ❤ So entertaining

[@CoachCastTV]

Thanks! 😃

[@otisroseboro5613]

One Of My Favorites Song's Of Queen, Great Reaction Guy's

[@CoachCastTV]

Thanks!

[@PT9546]

Me too! Love the song and the album! Don’t see why people are so down on it. Seems like people had Queen stereotyped to look and act a certain way and when they stepped out of the box people weren’t happy.

[@stephanieclare2457]

Couch and Mrs. Couch another forbidden Queen song 😂 It's a classic you both are the coolest thank you. 🤗❤️🤗❤

[@CoachCastTV]

😁 Thank you!

[@ulrikealtmann4655]

Good reaction! Not only about the song, but art in general.

[@CoachCastTV]

Thank you!

[@stephenfrasure9351]

You Guys have to check out Rock In Rio Blues 1985. A improv performance the band did for the hundreds of thousands at the Rock In Rio festival. Its mesmerizing. Thank you

[@lkamer1]

You should listen to their song, Get down make love.

[@peaceofiona9198]

I was 16 when it was released and my friends loved it. The other song they liked was Billy Idol - Rock The Cradle Of Love Always pleasure to see you react.

[@CoachCastTV]

We know that Billy Idol song well. Thanks for watching.

[@dinobravo852]

The song charted better in the US (number 11) than in the UK (number 25), but the video was the beginning of the end for Queen in the US. I want to break free was the final nail in the coffin.

[@lkamer1]

I love this song and video and the Hotspace album. It was just ahead of it time for back then. It has great songs on it.

[@edwardschwind4986]

I can just imagine Mr. Coach being the one snapping that whip!!🤣🤣🤣

[@CoachCastTV]

🤣

[@debramoore7513]

Yes!! This song was the first song banned by MTV (and etched in the Guinness Book of World Records). 😳 On Queen Night: Dancing With The Stars, JoJo Sewa and her partner danced to this song during the Jazz section of the show!! Must confess, it was pretty good! 💃🏻💃🏻

[@Daniel.Karlsson]

Well that was fun! Musically not really something that interested me, but Freddies voice on this is fantastic and the video is a hoot. I agree with your take on censorship 100%. Art is always an expression of the creator. It might not be for you, which is fine, and honestly if nobody likes it then there really isn't a problem is there? But a piece of art can mean very much to very few people sometimes, so why not let them enjoy it? I also agree with you Coach, people are maybe a bit too sensitive today. We can't always walk on eggshells around everything and some of the best songs/movies/books etc focus on very disturbing themes that are very much needed to be highlighted. Anyway, don't know where I was going with this, just random thoughts. Fun reaction, as always! PS. Just throwing it in here so you don't miss it: Lisa is dropping a solo song in a day or two and Babymonster is having their first real comeback on July 1st! Also: Mamamoo is having their 10 year anniversary and decided to go camping: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baG8p5eJpamlqZo (It is just as chaotic as you might think)

[@CoachCastTV]

LOL, thanks for all these and we enjoyed reading your thoughts. Agreed about some of the best media deal with controversial or disturbing topics.

[@chicochi3]

Queen showed up during the glam rock period. Fancy, glittery costumes, science fiction elements, touches of classical music, and androgynous performers. The idea was the band came across as gay. Anybody in the band or everybody in the band. We, the audience, knew it was all an act. Or did we? Or was it? As Brian said a couple of years ago,"Our glam days are long past." Yes, but they have Adam, who's as glam as it gets. And he is family to Brian and Roger.

[@iris67si]

​​@@chicochi3 oh yes, Adam is all glam but he's also gay 🙃 Not that is a problem for me, I just find it funny as band members were all upset about the song and its too much gay connotation but they all loved Freddie and now they like Adam. It shows that it is really art and it's like Roger said on a It's a Hard Life: It is art with a capital F 😅

[@PT9546]

I’m so glad you guys liked this! I’ve always liked this song and video. I think its so fun! And personally anyone who thinks this video is dirty (and by the way this seems so innocent compared to what’s seen today, even on tv) anyone who thinks this is dirty must have a dirty mind I think. Anyway Freddie always wanted to try different things. I’m pretty sure the dancers are from the Royal Ballet. This song had been used by so many dancers in so many competitions.

[@CoachCastTV]

Yeah this was a good one, and we both remember it from our youth. Nice song, nothing wrong with the video, just silly people. LOL

[@vinniedixon1140]

As Marilyn Manson once said "Art should always be a question" which is 100% agreeable as he has made some of the most censored videos in the history of music. You should react to some Coach as it'll be one hell of a rabbit hole to go down LOL

[@Sassypaws4927]

“Body Language” was the lead track (i.e., the first single release) from Hot Space; side B was Freddie’s “Life is Real (Life is Real (Song for Lennon)”), an interesting choice given its contrast to the overtly sexual “Body Language”, which charted rather well in the U.S., peak-wise, reaching #11 on Billboard’s Hot 100 (and #25 in the U.K.). Clearly a follow-up to “Another One Bites the Dust”, the collaboration with Bowie preceded it as a one-off Queen ‘45 RPM, a surprise #1 in the U.K. (and in the U.S., at the time? #29). Tacking on “Under Pressure” to “Hot Space” was clever, if not redundant? The song appeared as a bonus track on “Greatest Hits” in the U.S. 1981 version and is now among their greatest of greatest hits. “Body Language” is perhaps one of the songs that has decreased in popularity over time. The “Body Language” video filmed in Toronto, Canada, features close-shots of mostly torso-touching mixed male and female dancers writhing about in dark steam (like a gay bathhouse?), whilst the band remained fully clothed amidst the “raunchy behavior”? Tongue firmly in cheek, Freddie’s concept was intended to push buttons, and he helped the casting process, from the dressed-up black ladies fanning themselves in dance, to the showers to the girl who falls into the enormous cake, surrounded by the dancers in a choreographic circle? Nudity is (sort of?) mostly innuendo. Flash!back: The video for “Bicycle Race”, wasn’t bisexual in nature, and more silly, definitely more nude (yet far less sexual), and more “racy”, bicycle-wise. BTW - When are you going to watch "Bicycle Race"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGPPhWelepl3rqc. How often do you get to watch 65 nude female models racing on bicycles? The “Body Language” music video was banned in several territories, being too racy for MTV, probably on purpose. Nothing like banning a video to pique demand to SEE the video? (Shhhhhh…Don’t talk!) … and its comedic elements were very lost on the American prude-nation. *Brian May - 1998 : “I can remember having a go at Freddie because some of the stuff he was writing was very definitely on the gay side. I remember saying, ‘It would be nice if this stuff could be universally applicable because we have friends out there of every persuasion.’ It’s nice to involve people. What it’s not nice to do is rope people out. And I felt kind of roped out by something that was very overtly a gay anthem, like ‘Body Language’. I thought it was very hard to take that in the other way. It’s hard to talk about this. But there you go.” *Brian May - 2003 : “This is very much a Freddie thing. He was immersed in the gay world. I think it’s very well constructed, it’s deliberately away from the Queen concept.” *Roger Taylor - 2003 : “Not really us but not a bad record.”

[@CoachCastTV]

This comment is full of info. Thanks so much for all the details.

[@iris67si]

You can see that Brian didn't like the song or to be in the video and his expression says it all 🤨 ... but he contributed some finger snaps though...😂🤣

[@CoachCastTV]

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[@malcolmpeacock2484]

Hello Mr & Mrs Coach. Thanks for another great Queen reaction. I have to ask Was the film Rocky Horror Picture Show. Banned in America? Afterall that was no different or harsh than Queens Body Language

[@CoachCastTV]

No, we can recall seeing that. And agreed that there is much inconsistency in these decisions.

[@malcolmpeacock2484]

@CoachCastTV I know your a Rodger Taylor fan of his singing. May I suggest you check of I'm in Love With my Car.

[@chicochi3]

I saw the Rocky Horror Picture Show many times, but that was in movie theaters and rated R. It wasn't on TV. And as I said before Body Language was only banned on MTV.

[@chicochi3]

​@malcolmpeacock2484 they have already done that one live in Montreal. You should be able to find it in their list.

[@malcolmpeacock2484]

@chicochi3 thanks for that information I didn't know so as they learn something new everyday

[@sheilapurcell515]

Was it blocked in America it certainly wasn't here in England. What is so funny this just did not feel aroused 😂😂😂. Seriously America successfully end their relationship with Queen while Freddie was alive,so sad

[@chicochi3]

Not in America. Just MTV.

[@wayneross3586]

Hi coach whilst you went down this route you should take a look at back chat by Queen

[@iris67si]

Hahhha we got you ... "I've heard this song! I didn't know this was a Queen song!" 🤣🤣 Yesss!!! But I love your open-minded comment ❤ Who are we to bann ART from people. 🥰 Also... I think that you passed the test and for a reward you really have to see and hear BICYCLE RACE 🚴🚴🚴🚴

[@CoachCastTV]

We will definitely keep that in mind. 😁

[@iris67si]

​@@CoachCastTVband members were pissed because they weren't present when a 🚴🚴 part of that video was filmed 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Enough said ... 😅

[@CoachCastTV]

@@iris67si 🤣

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

Such a fun song. I heard it on the radio as well, but not very often, and I must have missed the DJ's intro that would have told me that it was Queen. It's also the first time I've seen that video! It strikes me that the TV/movie powers that be in the US are... prudish.... (to put it politely). I love the bass line, but apparently, that's not John. It's Freddie on synth bass!

[@CoachCastTV]

It's a large percentage of the overall population, to be honest.

[@NativC2ndChannel]

I love this song. Queen fans sometimes diss it for it's being out of the renounsed "Hot Space" album where queen quote "stopped being a rock band and started to use too many synthisizers and do dance music". But I liked it since being aroumd 15, and I like it today. Nothing wrong with some nice sexy screeming and this light moaning also passes my screen. Only George Micheal with his superstar persona could make a sex song cool. in 1988 I want your sex. Freddie was always ahead of his time. this dark weird vid was also band because the world was secretly homophobic in 1982 and many had suspected for years freddie was gay. But it is a dark weird vid and most Queen fans didn't really watch it much. Untill youtube came I was unware of such a clip that was barely promoted passed the year 1983. But I like this song, upbeat, sexy, different, screamy, unapologetic and.. well to me it is another "get down make love" with a bit different atmosphere. so.. I am used to it and it is nice. at any case I don;t watch that vid and I recommend just listening to the audio.

[@CoachCastTV]

Good comment. We can appreciate well done music, whether it is rock or pop or something else, and we thought this was well-done.

[@tommullenix9493]

Hey team ‼️now that was a bit spicy & hot 🥵. Love the Queen reactions 💥💥💥see ya on the next one

[@CoachCastTV]

Thank you 😋

[@sherryheim5504]

I never knew this was banned. I like this song. I guess I can understand the video being banned but not the song. Americans are so uptight. This sounds like it could be used in a commercial for soap or body wash. Body Language would be a great name for a very cool body wash, that offered a kind of tingle to the skin and also healing herbs and such.

[@CoachCastTV]

Yeah, agreed with everything you just said.

[@keithwalton7922]

The influence of Freddies confidante Paul Prenter is very evident in this track,the whole album was recorded with a lot of angst, Freddie wanted to do tracks in the funk type category the rest of the band weren't exactly on board.I saw them on the hot space tour where they performed tracks from the album,never to be seen on a live set again Body Language was not one of the songs performed,for me it's just not Queen.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

I still think this song needed Bob Fosse choreography. Sounds like it came from an off-Broadway musical.

[@janicelsutton9437]

I'm so pleased that you two understand the problem with censorship. I just hope to you realize that you are moving to the censorship capital of the country. I know that for a fact, as I've lived here for 70 of my 75 years. This state has become the closest thing to Gilead (re: A Handmaid's Tale) that anyone could imagine. Just mentioning this so you won't go into shock when you get here. We do have lots of fun stuff here, too, though. 😉

[@janicelsutton9437]

Sorry. Not trying to be political here, just stating facts. I happen to like this song and video, but there was a time long, long ago when I would have been shocked by it. My views have changed a lot in 40+ years. America seems to be a bit prudish at times. Keep up the good work, guys!! Love your videos. 😊

[@CoachCastTV]

Thanks! Yeah, we are aware of the situation in Florida with politics and censorship. Change has to start somewhere, though, so maybe if enough open-minded people do their part...well, we won't get political either. LOL Thanks so much for your support!

[@bjw0515]

No, nothing is wrong with the video. It had Freddie and John written all over it. I love the bassline in it though. Brian nor Roger looked like they not having a good time at all.

[@basstian]

How can it have John written all over it when he didn't even play on the record?

[@bjw0515]

@@basstian not playing but part his idea

[@basstian]

@@bjw0515 Not quite. 'Another One Bites the Dust' was his idea, but not 'Hot Space'. In fact, he didn't like the album.

[@lkamer1]

Wrong, John and Freddie were the two that liked it because they both wanted to try more of a dance album kind of like club music. It was Roger and Brian that didn’t like it at the time.

[@basstian]

@@lkamer1 John himself said several times that he didn't like it. That whole myth of the band split in two camps of two at that time is just that: a myth. Both Brian and Roger wrote more songs for the album than John did. Both John and Roger have repeatedly stated their dislike for it, while Brian's often defended it.

[@John-k6f9k]

Almost every musical "experiment" Queen did before this was a success. They tried so many different styles throughout the 70s, so they must have thought they were musically invincible. This song though was a big flop, especially in North America. I think a lot of people were upset too at the fact that it's almost all synthesized and Queen in the 70s were famously against synthesizers. Personally I don't mind it. I also like it for a weird sentimental reason. In the summer of 1982 I was a young kid on holiday in Los Angeles. Having just gotten out of LAX airport my Dad went to a car rental place on a very warm humid night (very different from Canada!) at about 1 AM and I heard this song being played on the radio. I thought it was kind of weird, catchy and slinky. It was only many years later when I bought Hot Space that I knew it was Queen. As an aside too the album was a huge influence on Michael Jackson's Thriller a couple of years later. Funny how one album that flopped so badly inspired the most commercially successful ever.

[@CoachCastTV]

Great story and insight regarding the influence on Michael. Thanks for sharing!

[@PT9546]

Don’t believe it for a moment! I’m here in North America this song was not a big flop at all. Pretty high on the charts.

[@John-k6f9k]

@@PT9546 I don't mean flop in chart success, I mean the fans reception. Trust me, almost all Queen fans hate Body Language. Even most of Queen hate it too. In fact over the years I've seen such incredible negativity to the album that I find myself defending it, as in stuff like saying it's definitely not their best but not worth the vitriol hurled at it.

[@bobby666666]

From the 1982 album Hot Space. A disco record. Not one of their best, but I don't mind it. I bought a Pirate Tape of Queen in 1991 which included a number of 12" mixes including a few from Hot Space including this one. The 12" mixes are superior to the album versions. The year of release was 1982 so you were probably early teens judging by what you have said previously.

[@fabiofanelli6043]

Ascoltate The millionaire Waltz dei Queen

[@alexandrakeckmontanari5180]

Lol I only heard this song when my dad made me a Queen cd abd im like um okay thanks guys yikes lol great video

[@alexandrakeckmontanari5180]

Sorry I can't spell love the base line though and Freddy's voice and once again I can't type today!

[@CoachCastTV]

😁

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Hi folks! Boy, what kind of week have I had that you got past me two days ago..? Anyhoo, better late than never. Here goes. I never understood the controversy behind the video-back then, '82, MTV would have banned Pinocchio. But it's not racy, it's actually seriously cringe, as the kids say now. As much as I love them, this thing is hard to watch. If it weren't for Rog looking as cool as he always does, and the Doc lounging on the wall, snapping his fingers, looking like he's selling astrophysics out of the trunk of a car, it would be a complete waste. With Freddie involved, believe me, it could have been way worse. Or way better. Love you guys!

[@CoachCastTV]

LOL, great comment. Good to see you!

[@basstian]

Never liked this song but, as others have said, the vocals are fantastic. Not so fun fact: John didn't play on it at all, as the bass-line was done by the composer using a Roland synthesiser.

[@CoachCastTV]

Was actually wondering while listening to it if that was a bass guitar because in places it definitely did not sound like it. Good info.

[@basstian]

@@CoachCastTV Most of the drums were programmed as well, though Roger did play a bit during the break.

[@laradiab2281]

I heard you like Itzy I saw all of the videos that you reacted to itzy and I found out that you still didn’t not react to “Be In Love”itzy/midzy edited that mv it’s a special mv because their fandom are the ones who edited it so I recommend it very much ❤

[@CoachCastTV]

Yes, we love them. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@JakeBerg-gd7dv]

You guys should react to imperfect for you live from snl by Ariana grande

[@paulmcinerney5995]

I love Queen, lifelong fan. But I hated it when they did this stuff

[@Robert-wn2cw]

Not one of Queen best moments in my opinion and Rodger Taylor hated this track and most of the Hot Space album.

[@chicochi3]

Brian May felt the same.

[@basstian]

In fact, Roger said it was not a bad song. He didn't like the album, but not because of this track. John, on the other hand, did hate the album, and this particular number didn't feature him at all.

[@bluebell3720]

It was no 11 US no 3 Canada!

[@juliannetomlinson]

Man on the Prowl is a good one only the lyrics are available don't think there is a video.

[@celticpoet21]

Good reaction. Personally, for me, this is definitely one of those songs that can be considered an acquired taste, even though it's better live. That being said, I absolutely agree that Queen was both of and way ahead of their time all at once. I also agree that banning and/or censoring it is unnecessary. Variety is one of the reasons I love Queen-so many choices for every musical appetite! It must have been torture for Dr. Sir Brian and Roger to make the video! From Dr. Sir Bri and Roger's audio commentary, this is one of those times where they can more or less look back on it and laugh. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWrNia2Bot2lepI

[@CoachCastTV]

That's great. Yeah, their diversity is incredible.

[@yvonnewakefield7748]

@CoachCastTV Please react to Queen's live performance of "Get Down Make Love". Makes this song seem amateur. AGREED: No censorship!! Ooops--have you already reacted to GDML?!!

[@CoachCastTV]

No, not yet, but we'll keep in mind. Thanks!

[@frankmcbride7051]

The worst song from their worst album. Between this and the I Want To Break Free cross-dressing they decimated their U.S. fan base. Hot Space was the end of Queen touring the states. I don't believe Americans were so much being prudish, easily offended, etc as it was simply not what you listen to Queen for. This kind of music is done much better by bands that are (were) built around this type of music. I was shocked when I put the needle on the album this was on, not because of the subject matter but because of the abject badness.

[@LMJK7]

Reaction to more blackpink vids❤🎉

[@Redneck2000]

React a HEAVEN FOR EVERYONE

[@robertogallego7796]

Voy a hablar de censura cultural en países democráticos,sin ánimo de ofender,son datos. A principios de los años ochenta,en estados unidos, había mucho enfado por parte de un sector de la sociedad porque,desde su punto de vista,dañaba la moral de la sociedad,etc,etc. Uno de los que más ofendían,desde su punto de vista,era Frank Zappa, recomiendo conocerlo, prolífico compositor musical y muy transgresor. Declaró,en el congreso o en el senado,no sé si por ser aludido o por representar al sector,esa comparecencia se puede encontrar fácilmente en KZbin para que cada uno saque sus conclusiones. El resultado final del asunto es que se pondría una pegatina en los discos que pudieran dañar a la moral,una censura disimulada. Zappa era muy inteligente, muy transgresor y bromista, por así decirlo. No tardó mucho en sacar un nuevo álbum, por supuesto,le pusieron la pegatina advirtiendo del lenguaje soez en las letras,el álbum era completamente instrumental,es lo más patético,los censores son incapaces de escuchar o leer algo 😂😂🍻🎸

[@CoachCastTV]

Yeah, we definitely don't like censorship. We feel it's not right to censor art as long as the art is legal. Obviously some art could cross the line, but we've talked many times about how we don't believe that there can be any such thing as bad words. Words are just words, it's how you use them if they hurt others, and "clean" words can hurt just as much or more than "dirty" words.

[@purdieallblue]

Got to admit it's not one of my favourites and if I remember rightly I think it was more successful in the US charts than in the uk charts , which was unusual for a queen song.

[@ninge8187]

Worst song in their discography IMO but some how you guys make it fun... I had the hot space cassette..... But taped it to not include this record! Rest of the album was ok 😎✌️👍

[@CoachCastTV]

We appreciate the kind words.

[@EdA1]

Sorry, I had to turn this off within 10 seconds of hearing it! Brings back those gut wrenching memories of when I really knew back in the day that Queen was no longer for me! Hey, they were fantastic at any genre of music they did. Whether it was the heaviest stuff from the early 70s all the way up to whatever the hell this genre was! Not criticizing their talent just saying that I have no interest in listening to this CRAP lol! Certainly points out the diversity of Queen!

[@iris67si]

@@EdA1 it's a pity to hear that. Ok, you can hate Hot Space album. But there are a lot of amazing songs after that up to the last album Innuendo. I understand your point but you've missed a lot ... And no, no Queen music is a crap because you don't like it.

[@CoachCastTV]

We understand that not all music is for all people. Appreciate you stopping by and giving it a shot.

[@EdA1]

@@iris67si uh oh, here we go again! I guess opinions are not allowed when reacting to a video? And OK being that you’re taking things quite literally, let’s just say that the song may not be crap but when I listen to it, I personally can’t think of anything else other than crap! And just because I said Queen is no longer for me. Yes, I was aware of what they did right up until their very last moment and some of it I still did listen to. But I will always prefer early Queen… I’m really not interested in discussing this any further so don’t bother to reply. Thanks and have a nice day!

[@bobby666666]

​@@iris67siWell said. I have a number of albums that are not necessary top quality, but I like them. If others don't like them it's fine. Each to their own.

[@chicochi3]

This was Freddie and John.

[@nhilandra7586]

God I detest this song.

[@John-k6f9k]

It''s just a song, it's not like it did you any serious personal grievance. If you don't like it or even dislike it then that's fine, but 'detest' is such a strong word it seems more in the realm of psychology than actual music appreciation. Or maybe you're just exaggerating for effect.