Queen (Reaction) | Somebody To Love | Live 1981 Montreal | THEY ARE THE GOATS HANDS DOWN!

[@thomasjacques5286]

Imagine being in the audience that night. You heard 4 guys performing LIVE without any electronic trickery used today. This was the 4th song in a 2+ hour concert. And Roger Taylor's drumming and vocals are epic.

[@FTBREACTS]

Must have been amazing

[@brocksamson8771]

Roger Taylor is criminally underrated sometimes in Queen and his backup singing (while drumming no less) is a perfect compliment to Freddy’s lead vocals.

[@mattsmith7490]

I got to see them twice during the Kind of Magic tour when I was in the army over in Germany and the live shows were unbelievable. I only wish they would have toured the US more. Roger Taylor is one of the best drummers period. Plus he did it all while singing backup vocals. His voice made Queen's sound what it was.

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@FTBREACTS Brian May acceptance - Doctorate of Science, honoris causa - Hull University 14/07/022. Looks good on him!

[@althelas]

I was at a concert of Roger's band "The Cross" in 1990 and it was one of the best concerts I've ever been. Roger's voice is so amazing but he got overshadowed by Freddie who had one of the best voices in rock history. It was flabbergasted when Queen released "Heaven for everyone" on their last album with Freddie. I knew that sond from the "Shove it" album but with Freddie singing it got a whole new meaning.

[@pinkey943]

0% autotune 100% raw talent

[@lisaprince6996]

“There’s something very different about this guy“……. That’s an understatement! Unfortunately, we’ll never have another Freddie Mercury. He was phenomenal!

[@hookedonreactions7649]

I’m convinced, well at least when I’m high, that Freddie Mercury is the reincarnation of Mozart.

[@ffion8815]

at least spell his name right lmao

[@crawdaddy1234]

There will never be another Freddie Mercury.

[@swedishmake-upgeek5650]

I hate when people compare Freddie Mercury to God. He’s cool and all, but he’s no Freddie Mercury 😉

[@lisaprince6996]

@@swedishmake-upgeek5650 lol!

[@susanengland3919]

Freddie liked beer but he always kept tea with honey on the piano during long concerts to keep his throat from drying out. He said he would never drink beer during a performance and risk burping into the mic, it would be disrespectful to the audience.

[@paulagepson3446]

Freddie is the greatest performer of all time, hands down. Thanks for opening your heart to him and his genius.

[@andreasmith6528]

They have hits in almost every genre of music. Freddie loved Aretha Franklin, so this was his ode to gospel.

[@godblessamericamyhomesweet1094]

Queen is the literal definition of find something you love and you'll never work a day in your life. There was no forcing it, no acting, nothing but pure passion and love for their art. It was so incredibly genuine and allowed them to connect to people in a way not many can.

[@barrysiewert7386]

The more Queen you do, you will see they all put everything they have into every song.

[@sarahlynnie2000]

Who Wants To Live Forever live from Wembley is amazing!

[@kathleenohare8770]

next adventure....Queen at LIVE AID 20min pure talent

[@martinbulman54]

Well said.. Yep he's hooked.. Like us.

[@FTBREACTS]

Up next! 🎯🎯🤯

[@loisvansciver9194]

Now you need to react to their performance at Live Aid in 1985. Considered probably the greatest live performance of all time

[@timeaszabo9294]

I second this! You won’t be disappointed

[@LMTino]

Absolute must! Late addition to the list of performers and the biggest surprise of the day...just a joy to watch.

[@fairgorn]

No doubt, they killed it.

[@26shedan]

never apologize for running back a Queen video, I pretty much watch this over and over and over again and never get tired of it. Perfection.

[@jenniferauchter6483]

the best way I can describe how Freddy's voice makes me feel is.... like someone has reached through my chest and grabbed me around my spine and just gently pulls me forward, he was a supernatural level talent.

[@janicelsutton9437]

Awesome reaction. Freddie is the greatest frontman in history. Check out Save Me from this same concert. It's amazing.

[@sheilawardy5212]

Save me is one of my faves!!

[@sherryheim5504]

Powerful and outstanding performance by everyone in the band. When a band is this good live, there is no denying their place in history. Thank you for your reaction.

[@FTBREACTS]

All facts 👍🏽

[@BriRog68]

Brian May on guitar and Roger Taylor drums are still going strong well into their seventies. Check out Queen Official for some of their amazing solo work! Rest In Paradise beautiful Freddie ❤️🥁🎤🎹🎸👑❤️

[@carolcjh8938]

We saw Queen with Adam Lambert at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. before Covid. What an awesome concert that was!! Adam tells you he isn't trying to be Freddie, he is hoping to pay tribute to a great performer. He did a great job. Brian May and Roger Taylor really enjoy performing with Adam.

[@kathleenohare8770]

vocal and guitar...LOVE OF MY LIFE...live at Wembley

[@josephinemonahan915]

Thank you..that was a great reaction...you’re on the money about the soul vibe in this song...Freddie wrote it as a tribute to Aretha Franklin whom he admired and hoped that one day she might sing it..you can just hear that in this song🤩

[@annecraycroft9989]

As you can see, Freddie gets absolutely lost in his songs while performing - he IS the song!! This is soul at its best! John, Brian, and Roger are spot on and so totally engaged with each other. As you delve into Queen's catalogue you will be amazed at the talent these four musicians have. I love your reactions. Thank you, Anne

[@leejones2493]

One of the best performers ever to grace this earth ❤

[@Singlespeedjo]

You can’t go wrong with any of their 🎶 music! I’m loving your Queen reactions. Please keep ‘em coming!!😊

[@pinkey943]

I have been a fan for 48 years I saw Queen and beloved Freddie in 1978 NYC was a fantastic show.

[@raenellefisher8514]

Next up by Queen: Don't Stop Me Now. It's considered to be the happiest song in the world.

[@sheilawardy5212]

Yeeesss!!

[@Tara_S125]

When the drummer and lead guitar can sing better than most artists today… that’s saying something. 0% Autotune with Queen and 100% talent. People talk about Freddie Mercury because he was so amazing, but you got to give it up to Roger Taylor on drums and his vocals. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to sing and play at the same time and Brian May on lead guitar also with the vocals. Both of these men are in the conversation as being one of the greatest drummers and guitarist.

[@marvalstith2749]

Four magnificent musicians! Queen comes to entertain. They were/are unmatched! Neither one will let the other down.

[@FTBREACTS]

All facts right here

[@worldtraveler3773]

Freddie's astonishing voice it's not up for dabate it's just fact. Even scientific study confirms Freddie Mercury had an unparalleled singing voice. 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 singers. One of the conclusions from the studies was that "Mercury was vibrating something in his throat that even Pavarotti couldn't move and that kind of creates a very typical vocal fingerprint"

[@FTBREACTS]

Nice!! Freddie’s voice is amazing

[@brianmiller5750]

Let's not forget a flawless range of four octaves without even breaking a sweat

[@nedskink1]

Great reaction! Freddy had mad soul for sure, a self proclaimed bisexual man born in Africa (Zanzibar) to a Parsi family (Iranians who had lived in India for many generations), educated in India and then England where he met the rest of the band! As for the rest the band indeed, they’ve all got the soul too, all of them crazy talented musicians and hit writers!

[@sztig1471]

This song was written by Freddie as a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Soulful for sure. Love it.

[@debbiebush5887]

Great reaction. I got a song for you. I am going to take you back to when QUEEN first got started. The song is called LIAR and you can find it from the Rainbow concert back in 1974. It has a great bass solo and a little bit of everything in it. Thank you for doing QUEEN videos. Take care and have a great day. Your friend, QUEEN BEE 🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@imweakfordeaky]

Totally agree ! “Liar” Live at the Rainbow 1974 is essential !

[@theresarandall7448]

I especially loved when Freddie and Deaky shared the microphone. Deaky looked so proud

[@catiejanb2587]

And if no one else has told you, Dr Brian May and his father actually built that particular guitar and he plays it to this day. By the way his PHD is in Astrophysics. Australia will always be greatful to Queen with Adam Lambert as they allowed their set up to be used for the fire relief concert in early 2020. They even did a version of the LiveAid set that night.

[@demikats]

Here for the LEGEND!!!🔝🔝

[@carolejepsen]

Don’t forget the spectacular backup vocals and harmonies by Roger Taylor and Brian May.

[@flamesrule89]

I love watching people not overly familiar with Queen comment on Freddie’s voice and I’m just like, oh one of the best voices of all time has impressed you? Lolol glad people still get to enjoy these magical songs for the first time

[@BobbinRoy3882]

Thanks SO MUCH for your reaction 👍 QUEEN has been one of the true loves of my life! I remember the first time I ever heard one of their albums when I was in high school! I was totally BLOWN AWAY 😳 They are the best! Freddie is sorely missed! Thanks so very much, FromTheBottomFitness! ❤❤❤❤

[@cmoeller3]

You never have to apologize for replaying an INSTANT classic!!!

[@evanirvana500]

Brian May was lead guitarist. Hes also an astrophysicist with a PhD and has worked with nasa and is a certified genius.

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

Great reaction, thanks. This song was Freddie's favourite, he loved the gospel vibe that is returning in All Gods People, Let Me Live and in his Golden Boy (duet with an opera diva). Freddie was a born musician and performer, but the band members' collaboration, the unity is still legendary.

[@FTBREACTS]

Legendary on an epic Proportion

[@josefschiltz2192]

@@FTBREACTS Queen - Hammer To Fall (Live At Wembley Stadium, Saturday 12 July 1986) Freddie in overdrive - press-ups. Brian May guitar duo overdrive.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@FTBREACTS “Let Me Live” is a great one hardly anyone ever reacts to. Each singer sings a verse and they’re backed up by a gospel choir. There’s only a studio/lyric version, though.

[@crsc1033]

His vocal range was the best there had been, or would be. He knew it and brought it to every performance. There will never be another

[@Ozefan2580]

When you enjoy, and I mean ENJOY!, a live version more than a studio recording, you know the band is talented. I adore this performance.

[@donnanaples5214]

Love your reaction, there are so, so many fantastic songs that Queen has written, No thanks to the media, it’s the fans and there are millions and millions of us of us. If you love guitar solids you will absolutely love White Queen live at Hammersmith the song is out of this world, that is one, here are a few more, Dragon attack live Montreal 1081, Cool Cat the official video, You take My Breath Away live at Hyde park or the official video, Love of My Life live at Wembley stadium 1986, and of course Live Aid 1985, still considered the best live show in rock history, Queen stole the show, and that is just a few. They were absolute true musicians and perfectionists, you will be addicted to Freddie’s voice🤣

[@FTBREACTS]

I keep hearing the live shows are the ones that show the true talent

[@karenfindley3791]

I was so blessed to grow up in an era of pure musical talent with no computer aides.

[@kathleenohare8770]

early work: WHITE QUEEN live at Hammersmith, IN THE LAP OF THE GODS live at the Rainbow, STONE COLD CRAZY live

[@yvonnewakefield7748]

Absolutely, Kathleen!!!

[@terrigabriel582]

Brilliant Reaction and Thanks for More Queen! No two of Their Songs Sound Alike, always a Different "Show", They Embody Each and Every Song, just 1 Suggestion out of many "DON'T STOP ME NOW "

[@karenj3611]

This whole concert was amazing. Dragon Attack Save me Love of my life

[@peggyh8937]

Loving your Queen reactions. This is arguably the best live band ever, IMHO. Queen can do any genre well. I hope you will do more Queen. This is a band that starts out awesome and only gets better and better the more you watch them. Warning: They are pleasantly addicting. Check out Stone Cold Crazy live at the Rainbow 1974 and White Queen live at Hammersmith 1975 (original video).

[@FTBREACTS]

Thanks for the feedback and yes..we’re cooking up more as we speak…#Keepitlocked

[@AnnaMarie66]

Freddy & Queen are EXCEPTIONAL!! Perfection in vocals every song! Killer on instruments all around!!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Roger Taylor on vocals and drums… he slays it. Talent bar none❤❤❤❤

[@sandiwinters1437]

I love watching your joy and appreciation for Queen. You love them as much as I always have. Queen rules and Freddie lives forever! Thank you! :)

[@Mr-gg8ek]

And this is just FOUR guys - no backup singers (that’s primarily the drummer) or off-camera stuff - and 1981 live recording technology. Simply amazing.

[@sueosborne533]

To understand the talent of the whole band watch Save Me from the same Montreal concert or the studio version of who wants to live forever. For more soul try Dragon Attack and Another One Bites the Dust And then to see the best live set ever watch Queen at Live Aid.

[@shirleycollins8967]

I was 17 when they released Killer Queen in USA and I was hooked, been a fan ever since…nearly 50 years later and I still love their music!

[@marinamccune4880]

Love your reactions to Queen! If you want to have your mind blown by Freddie Mercury's vocal power then check out Who Wants To Live Forever. Definitely my favorite Queen song, and it showcases their incredible range and power!

[@GlendaEllsworth]

I like that you replay when you pause

[@deborahallen3318]

Have you listened to any of the early Queen years? Queen was just as brilliant in their early career! A song you must listen to is "White Queen" a night at the Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. This is not only hauntingly beautiful, it has a piano/ guitar part that is out of this world and Roger's drums make it a one of a kind, just like Bohemian Rhapsody! I guarantee that you will not regret it! I really enjoy your reactions, thank you!👍PS. Want your mind to really get blown away, " Under Pressure " with David Bowie!!

[@mattroxursoul]

One thing I have always love about Brian May is the minimalist approach to guitar playing. Very blues feel to it, no need to throw everything into a solo. A great solo should feel right. Like a continuation of what the vocals were saying but at an emotional level.

[@angiemottershead1394]

Never F***ing apologise for appreciating a Queen song. Loved this cos you enjoyed it. Miss you Freddie and Queen. Much love from England. Xx

[@FTBREACTS]

We’ll alright lol. I love it. We have more coming

[@terrieb13]

Brilliant! Queen's set at Live Aid concert from 1985. You will be blown away again! There is so much more for you to hear from them. 😎💖

[@alainemancini3366]

Once you 'Get' Queen...They become part of your soul and mental wallpaper. Queen have been the soundtrack for my life since 1975, I being privileged to see them in concert several times…sending me on a trajectory I could never have imagined. Without Queen's influence, I most likely would never have demanded excellence of myself.....and my life has been all the better for it. Watching young people of this ‘now’ generation react to Queen gives me great joy.., young listeners like you showing your interest and appreciation will keep the legacy of this inimitable colossus of a band alive for generations to come. Dear Freddie showed us inside his heart...and we will love him forever for it.

[@helencooper2621]

If you love music, you just have to love Queen!! Music is not only in their hearts, it's in their souls!! No other group has ever given more passion to music than this fantastic group ❤️

[@valogden]

Freddie is so missed. I have loved Queen and will always support them! The remaining members are still going strong. They're even doing a special streaming of their current tour I believe on the 24th of July. I know the music still sounds the same and the front man Adam Lambert does his best to let everyone know he's not there to take Freddie's place but to do his best to honor him and the music of Queen. Their harmonies are still the best in the business. That has to be contributed to the additional musicians they have in the band. Spike Edney on keyboards (he's been with them since before Live Aid), Neil Fairclough on bass and Tyler Warren on percussion. Brian doesn't always sing because he's upfront with his guitar playing, but when now all 6 members sing together it's incredible. Roger Taylor got a bit upset with the New York Times when they reviewed the band because it said their harmonies sounded suspiciously accurate. It's a great show.

[@leslieduncan2405]

I probably watch this every night It's THAT SPECIAL

[@christophersmith2793]

Amazing legendary performance from an amazing 🇬🇧 band , all the members of Queen have written no1 hits, Queens greatest hits album is still the best selling album of all time in the the Uk 🇬🇧 Brian May lead guitarist hand made his unique legendary electric guitar with his father, apparently made from an old wooden fireplace! I attended many live Queen concerts in the 80s all the members of Queen were amazing musicians!

[@myowndrum286]

I was at that concert. Celebrated my 24th birthday there. We drove from northern Alberta to Montreal Quebec, 5000 miles return. Nobody performed like Freddie. He owned the crowd. One of the best birthday memories I have. Sadly, Freddie also passed on my birthday 10 years to the day after this concert.

[@rosacuore15]

I couldn’t agree more on your comments about the video. Thank you 🙏 for appreciating the music 🎶 ❤ Queen & Freddie.., one of the very best bands in the music world history.

[@cathycully5950]

So fantastic to hear a young man like yourself appreciate the mega talent of Freddie Mercury and Queen ❤️👑, Freddie's vocal range was epic, nobody will ever be able to accomplish what he contributed to Rock, and Brian and John and Roger were all so amazing as well ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Funny you should say he has soul. Freddie wrote this one (the other 3 also write, and they are hits), HE was a huge Aretha Franklin fan and this is a homage to her.

[@carolejepsen]

No electronic trickery here. Just pure talent.

[@kels7978]

When he hits those impossible notes he makes it look so effortless 🙌😍👍

[@janiceaten2308]

the whole concert is epic, I have it on DVD as well as Live Aid performance, it is the Best of the Best !! Queen is the best band ever!!! Enjoy your journey!!

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Watching this performance never gets old. Their genius and talent shines through in every song they perform. ✌❤

[@sarahholland2600]

This is live😁. Freddie was classically trained, loved Opera & had a 5 octave range. Can't wait for you to do their set at charity concert Live Aid. Crowd of 70,000 & broadcast to a billion worldwide. It's been voted best live performance of all time. If you grew up in the UK Bohemian Rhapsody is practically our 2nd national anthem & it was the first EVER music video. Check out the Green Day crowd singing every word to it, while the waiting for Green Day to start.

[@paulqueripel3493]

He had some piano lessons at school. Self taught singer.

[@sheilaghbrosky4150]

Freddy never had vocal lessions.. Only piano lessons. His vocals are all his natural talent.

[@humphr1d]

Definitely check out “Save Me” from the 1981 Montreal show, same concert. You will see how versatile the members are. Guitarist Dr Brian May starts out on piano, with his guitar on his lap, and then transitions to guitar while Freddie Mercury transitions from strutting with his half mike to the piano and back to half mike. They do everything so seamlessly that you don’t notice it unless you look for it. Enjoy your Queen Journey. Also, please take time to dig into the deep cuts that do not have a live show or music video associated but only have lyric videos. If you want a real diss track then do the official lyric video of “Death On Two Legs”. The live versions are okay but the studio version is where you can hear the real venom in the song. The song was aimed at their first manager who made money off of the band but the band was stuck in a bad contract that would not allow them to share in the profits coming in from their record sales. It was an ugly breakup with their first management company to their new manager. Under their new manager the band was finally given the license to record records the way they wanted and they started to reap profits from their work.

[@toddcole1805]

Freddie =The ultimate showman

[@krogers2025]

Love the reaction to Queen, they are the best

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Fitness! as astounding as Freddie is, he would not be the same without the BAND.. I see you givin' up! Look forward to more of your reactions...

[@debramoore7513]

Hello my friend .. Love that you always make sure that Brian, Roger, & Deaky get the love that they deserve!! 💝💖💗💞💕 Love you!!

[@bettybaby63]

Queen were legendary live. This show has a number of standout performances. BoRap, love of my life, dragon attack to name a few.

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Brian May built his 1st guitar when he was a teenager and made his own sound. And I can't say enough luv for my Freddie. 1 in a million band. They all luved and appreciated each other, very rare.

[@ginnywhitcomb4857]

You gotta listen to Save Me from the same live concert in Montreal! You won't be disappointed! Brian Mays is amazing on the guitar and the piano and Freddy is absolutely unmatched in talent!

[@nataliabahrke7113]

Your reaction was priceless !!!! Lmao !!! I love freaking queen!!! Over all they are freaking 10000000000!!! QUEEN baby!

[@rachelrobson9841]

"that right there, that right there"......IS Freddie !!!❤

[@susannalavallee2348]

I love your reaction...I grew up with Queen! They still have pulling power! In an interview, someone said to Freddie what once his own bandmates said in reaction to, "Freddie, you're the leader of the band"....his (humble) reply to everyone really: "No. I'm just the lead singer of the band"...Queen. In the beginning, he wanted them, their artist music to be "Royal". They achieved that.

[@pinkey943]

Now im here at Wembley, you will love it.

[@moosegeek6694]

My first contact high and my first concert. I was 13; I'm 53 now. Still the best show I've ever seen. Freddie is an enigma.

[@gulliegulliver4546]

great reaction to a classic, one of the best live performances from the whole band.

[@itree2771]

I wish you were born in the 70's and 80's to experience Queen in concert. Heartbreaking that Freddie is gone but still feel inspired whenever I hear their music. Glad you appreciate them. Yes, Brian May is very chill and highly intellectual 💖

[@lynjones2461]

Freddie Mercury was and always will be the greatest entertainer ever xx did you know Lady Gaga took her name from the song Radio Ga Ga xx I was privileged to be young at the same time as Queen were performing it was a great time in history xx

[@ferrreira]

Freddie definitely had soul and swag. He loved black singers like Aretha Franklin, and wrote this song as a homage to the tradition of Black Gospel music. This is my dad's favorite song. Love u dad!

[@louiselane806]

It’s Freddie, a class all his own

[@melissablacker8850]

One of his less mentioned but powerful songs, Barcelona. A must listen

[@fortheloveofdog5622]

One of my favorite reactions of this song......Freddie Mercury was different - you are so right. He was just one of those extremely gifted humans who work hard and bless the world with their talent.

[@deboraclark5791]

Great reaction, I think you would like the song One Year Of Love, it was written by the bassist John Deacon and Freddie sings it beautifully. Queen to me is the greatest.

[@FTBREACTS]

Definitely check it out👍🏽

[@lisaburrows2128]

"Dragon Attack"...this same concert...so funky!

[@debramoore7513]

YESSSS

[@stevenmonte7397]

Queen was my first concert as a kid. Never saw another concert better!

[@FTBREACTS]

It be hard to put do these guys

[@irisheyes1968]

This IMO is their most beautiful song ever!

[@johnfarmer888]

Freddie was truly a force of nature. The world lost a true legend way too soon...

[@JoJo-ri2pu]

They are one of the best bands in the history of forever. Freddie Mercury is THE BEST EVER

[@pinkey943]

Freddie goes right to your soul

[@robincopeland7535]

Freddy Mercury was a true genius in every way!

[@fairgorn]

I grew up in the 70's and 80's and was a country music person all the way, but this guy was one hell of a talent and performer.

[@IvoryBlue2]

There’s good, there’s better, there’s best and then there’s Freddie…in a class of his own! GREAT reaction!