QUEEN - SOMEBODY TO LOVE - HD LIVE - 1981 MONTREAL | REACTION

[@Zak_Nike]

Superman wears a Freddie Mercury t-shirt.

[@Rulu0896]

Savage.. im stealing that ! Well done

[@thepayne7862]

Oh I got to remember that.

[@GruncleRick]

Dang straight.

[@savyjett]

Best line ever!

[@Blu.62010]

Joao Pedro Borges Oficial no

[@glennawhiteman742]

Drummer Roger Taylor works his ass off, between drumming and giving Freddie the main back up vocals. Gotta love it!

[@themadafaka6839]

Remember that recording scene in the movie..freddie kept making him repeating that part in the song...Roger himself got an underrated badass high pitch vocal.

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Roger is the "secret weapon" of Queen..with that voice ya know only dogs can hear! Y'all know what I mean!

[@p.p.8022]

I love alllllll of them and miss Freddie, but we are so lucky, that we have Mark MARTEL who sounds so much like him. ❤❤ R.I.P Freddie we love you!❤

[@jerryp7721]

Yep. Just listening you’d think they have separate backup singers and it’s Brian and Roger!

[@jerrymcgaghey]

Roger Taylor doesn’t get enough credit for how powerful his vocals are. This performance proves that. He did all of the high range vocals on Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@heatherqualy9143]

Jerry McGaghey I watch every reaction to this performance just to see who gives a Roger credit. Of course, you’re going to notice Freddie’s amazing-ness. And rightfully so. But this shows that he wasn’t Queen, he was a part of Queen. Even vocally, if it had just been Freddie, it wouldn’t have been nearly as good. Roger’s voice (and ability to sing while DRUMMING) is fantastic, and this is the best video to hear and see that.

[@lorie-harleyflinchum4726]

Jerry McGaghey My two daughters who have fallen in love with Queen..and think I’m pretty cool to have seen them in concert in their prime..named our new car “Roger” after Roger Taylor. We are going to put his name and some drumsticks on the back 👍🏻 🥁

[@brianbaker3654]

Totally agree my friend. Don't forget that S.O.B. can play drums like a beast too.

[@cristiona22]

Roger is incredible and it shows so well in this video. If you watch Wembley 86 (the Saturday concert) the amount of work he does with singing and drumming is mindblowing. He is so essential to the Queen sound and I always like to see people giving him the credit and kudos he deserves. Rogercam is really worth watching too if you love this guy like I do.

[@angelaa6498]

True words! Love me some Freddie, but Roger's vocals always gave me chills!! He's incredible!

[@scot60]

I’m 58 and I’ve been saying this for years WE HAD THE BEST DAMN MUSIC back in the day!

[@jeanetteburton272]

I'm 61 yrs old. And I couldn't agree more.

[@Jeffro5564]

Absolutely mate, back then was talent and people wrote from the heart and not thinking of money or fame. Back then it wasn’t what you look like

[@maikelsauceda8175]

I’m 17 and you’re damn right.

[@alisonmontana8895]

1962 was a great year

[@briandwiggins1576]

I'm 63. Yep. We were spoiled rotten and didn't know it.

[@randykerchmar5296]

"What instrument do you play, Freddie?" "I play the audience, baby, I play the audience."

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

I won't be a Rock star, I will be a legend

[@CryssLuvsMuzik]

I forgot how powerful and amazing his voice was. Hurts me that he's gone.

[@shannonnichols3415]

30 yrs next year-hard to believe RIP11/25/91

[@nocontextmemes2617]

He's not gone he's still alive I our hearts

[@gixxerboy555]

same here

[@wenchyfoodwench4098]

Me too I was so lucky to see them in 82

[@lollinelson5549]

No headphones, no backing track, no autotune, just 4 of the most brilliant musicians LIVE! All 4 wrote #1 hits. Not even the Beatles could claim that! Great reaction!!! Queen, never to be matched live! Just thankful so much of Queen was filmed in 35mm!! Freddie Mercury: Piano, Lead Vocals Dr. Brian May: Guitar, back up vocals Roger Taylor: Drums, back up vocals John Deacon: Bass Guitar

[@jamelakajamal]

Thank You🙏🏾

[@mookie7688]

In any other band Roger Taylor is the lead singer.

[@cirrustate8674]

@@mookie7688 Brian May could be lead singer in any other band, as well.

[@paulajohnson3057]

And again right on point Ice Cream.

[@Ciderquoffer]

And Dr Brian was a pretty decent pianist! I loved John playing keys on his "You're My Best Friend." And his lip syncing on a few videos! Oh yeah and that little bit of John playing drums in the One Vision video!

[@laughingachilles]

Everyone in this band was extraordinary. How many bands have a drummer who can sing well? It's just ridiculous that people this talented all came together and melded into the perfection that is Queen.

[@Okie_Pokie15]

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons would like a word lol

[@barbaraanne5258]

Freddie Mercury......There can only be one!!!!

[@Teaniinja]

Lol "Who wants to live Forever"

[@ad9aggie]

Well played, sir, well played!

[@danhalstead705]

There's not many bands that can sound this perfect and together in a live concert and not a studio track. Freddie and the gang were SO infused with power and talent that it still literally takes my breath away

[@mopsie62]

I love that Queen are loved by everyone, not just us Brits. We'll never see another Freddie, but his light will always shine bright. Great reaction!

[@billsager5634]

One of the GREATEST live performances of all time!! Not even my favorite Queen song, but I dare anyone to find a better live performance of any song!

[@irakliy1969]

How about Journey live 1981 Houston ?

[@DH-ij9pe]

@@irakliy1969 still taking Queen 81. Love journey but Montreal and Live Aid are just on another level.

[@codymoe4986]

Music is art, art is subjective, and I guarantee that there is an appreciator of art, on this planet, that has a "better" live performance that includes zeros members of the band, featured above. 2 years later...try again...

[@jimnicosia5934]

They are one of the most educated bands ever, including Brian May (lead) who is a rocket scientist.

[@johnwilson5743]

True. Dr Brian May has a Phd in Astro Physics. John Deacon a 1st class Hons Degree in Electrical Engineering. Roger Taylor a Degree in Biology and was studying to be a Dentist before giving it up to be in Queen full-time. Freddy had a Dip in Arts (Design, I think)

[@guslakis]

And it comes across in their music and lyrics

[@anniegetchergun]

Gus Lakis And their interviews - all four are so eloquent.

[@montereyharris1277]

jim Nicosia two bandmembers with doctorates.. The drummer was a dentist & lead guitarist as an astro physicist and the bass player was in electronics engineer. ❤️

[@scoonman]

jim Nicosia agreed and you can take the “one of” out of it. Until four Phi Beta Kappas from MIT start having charting rock records Queen is safe...

[@robind2727]

Hearing Freddie’s voice is like hearing the voice of an old friend that you haven’t seen in a long time. ❤️ We miss you Freddie.

[@lavetha27]

Queen is my favorite band and I believe the best band in history. I adore Mercury, with his four octave voice, and energy...But the most interesting person imo is May on the guitar. Great guitarist and human being. Could have explored space even if he wasn't in a band. I think what makes Queen great is that bands don't often last too long in the music industry, particularly with four completely different, and complimenting personalities. But their character is what kept them together, I think in part because they were so well educated, and they were more sophisticated emotionally than most bands.

[@tanaforet8684]

Totally agree! They worked hard to achieve greatness and they all were so talented in so many aspects. There will NEVER be another band to rival Queen and NEVER EVER be another Freddie Mercury! Legend ♥️

[@paulgallwey8394]

Preach!

[@NCJeanGenie]

Truth!

[@tijay8507]

He had a 5 octave voice x

[@danad7770]

True words! Thank you!

[@lindarice5549]

There will never be another frontman like Freddie

[@212x3]

In my humble opinion, he was the greatest front man of all time. What a talent, what a great band.

[@deborahharris-hall386]

I’m going to have to agree with you on that. David Lee Roth is right up there also. Just my humble opinion.

[@Mark13091961]

Jagger? Plant? ... Jagger at least matches for charisma and Plant was a better vocalist as well as being a great front man .... Mercury sure had the charisma though in spades for sure. Opinions

[@julianash2206]

He was the most incredible front man that ever lived

[@MegaSlowburner]

@@Mark13091961 Jagger and Plant are great singers but Freddie was next level. Not because of his vocals or charisma but because unlike the later he put his soul on the stage. And those who think different are just fooling themselves

[@Mark13091961]

@@MegaSlowburner opinions eh

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

This was Freddie's favorite song. Because it involved Roger's falsetto voice and the sound of John's bass and Brians back-up and guitar. He adored that nobody stood out from the other. 😊

[@francoispayette3829]

i am 60 years old from montreal and yes i was at that concert the best concert i ever seen .try to impress a girl and it work .queen is my favorite band , the diversity of their music , freddy vocals, brian may guitar, john deacon base think under pressure and another one bites the dust, and roger taylor on drums and back vocal one of the best rock band ever.p.s. no autotune.

[@claude-emiliecloutier8186]

François Payette lucky you!!!!!!

[@jamelakajamal]

👍🏾

[@justjudijjb3455]

Amazing!!! I bet that is unforgettable. I would have loved to see them live. This song will never get old.

[@queenremix1353]

Which night did you attend, this pefomance is 25 november 1981 and the was 2 nights 24 nov and 25 nov.

[@queenremix1353]

Can you share us your thoughts of the concert and how it was?

[@ryandunne4345]

It's really hard to argue Freddie wasn't the best front man ever

[@fotzilla3832]

Why won't this let me give more than 1 like? Stoopid KZbin!

[@primatejames]

Great but not at the top.Only room for one King

[@kirtisantoine8426]

Who would be fool enough to argue that he wasn't? This man was a god!

[@antonellarecupero8194]

No?, Freddie was one of the best front man.

[@mat5473]

Queen is not even in my top 10 all time artists in terms of general music, yet I still rate Freddie Mercury the greatest live performer of all time, and it's not even close.

[@levyschroeder8719]

Every time I see this video I end up saying, "DAMN!!"

[@yankeegirl5175]

Freddie Mercury was truly, truly something special!!

[@BriRog68]

Roger Taylor an absolute monster on drums and backing vocals for Freddie. He could have easily been a frontman in his own right. Four world class musicians gelled perfectly into the phenomenon that is Queen. Rest In Paradise beautiful Freddie 👑🎤🎹🎸❤️🥁👑

[@SF_Bud]

NOBODY ever felt they didn't get their money's worth and then some when they went to a Queen show! Besides being a phenomenal singer Freddie was an incredible performer. Roger, Brian and John too. And yeah, sometimes only dogs can hear Roger's vocals!

[@sarabrinker3159]

Freddie Mercury's voice is so amazing it makes me cry. So much passion. Which is very rare in today's music. Where everything is autotuned. QUEEN is not autotuned

[@ericasiel611]

4 souls who were MEANT to come together and give us something unforgettable. I’ll never stop being amazed by what they did!

[@julies5515]

He owned the audience. This is what we need now blast Freddie over the airways.

[@Renotwin2]

I have heard this a million times and it still brings tears to my eyes. Not only because it's so good but because it's so sad that Freddie died so young and the world has missed out on almost 28 years of beautiful music he could still be making. Freddie was a pure genius. Nobody will ever touch him.

[@davidroyston1918]

There will never be another like him. Miss him so much.

[@peggygoldsberry2995]

The more I hear Freddie and Queen I am amazed at the talent. Thank you.

[@CelticSaint]

I was lucky enough be at the very last concert that Freddie performed with Queen. Knebworth Park, England, August 1986. That was one heck of a performance!!

[@mochiluvr6753]

Your Queen reactions make me smile. Did I see that his voice brings a tear to your eye, too?

[@pwakbrpbatpsb5233]

i cried to to this amazing performance

[@dannymontes3821]

Siempre las hemociones nos gan porque la mucica es majia que entra por cualquier lugar de su cuerpo derritiendo sus bellos sentimientos creando nos taljia de bellos recuerdos bellos en su bida pasada es una goma que se une en un solo espíritu cuando estas en consierto Hique pasa su bibras de hemociones tocas una persona hi haci nos bamos contagiando todos hemocionada hi las lágrimas 😭 nos ruedan Amén 🙏 Dios bendiga siempre nuestros bellos hogares hijos familia del mundo entero bendiciones familia Amén 🙏 Gad is Love peace Amen 🙏♥️🌍🌹🕊🙏🕊🕊🏠🏠

[@samloveslfc]

Not only were they musically talented, but they were one of the most educated bands as well! Freddie had a degree in graphic art and design and designed the Queen logo with all their astrological signs on it. Brian May, or Dr Brian May has a Phd in Astrophysics and has worked with NASA. Also the guitar he is playing is called the Red Special and he built it with his dad (who was an engineer) when he was a teenager out of odds and ends such as an old mantelpiece, a tabletop, some buttons and a knitting needle! It's still his main guitar to this day. Roger Taylor who started out studying dentistry and ended up with a degree in Biology. And last but never least John Deacon who has a degree in engineering and built an amp for them out of bits he found in a skip! You should check out White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975. The way Brians guitar and Freddies piano intertwine is spine tingling.

[@davidhoward2487]

Wonderful info...thanks....

[@susieq9801]

Lfc Rules - When you talk about instruments intertwining, listen to Freddie's piano and Deaky's bass in Millionaire Waltz. The bass is a complex masterpiece.

[@SB-kn6qz]

Yes!! White Queen at the Odeon is one of their most amazing live performances (imo). It's a shame more people don't know it.

[@toker6664]

But deacon is also the pin up, you not seen him in drag wow

[@NINJA52ELITE]

Your facial expressions gave Queen and the song justice! Awesome reaction! One of my favorites! Jamal loved this song so much he didn't even bother to pause it for commentary because this performance moved him so much!

[@estuder32anthonywayne98]

Don't forget about the drummers voice!

[@CaroleHaddon]

I literally rewound whenever he sang like 10 times just to hear what he sounds like lol

[@kikialdrich4574]

He is truly amazing.

[@jerryp7721]

I’m in Love With My Car was always amazing when done live. Better than the recording!

[@rabdog43]

You don't realize what a powerhouse he was until anyone else in the world tries to sing Queen's music! Legendary mustache too!

[@maryhuhnke8496]

You: "Is that it??" Electric! The synchronization, the harmonizing.. Freddie took us to church!!

[@mollyfrom5556]

Almost literally, because this song was inspired by his love of Arethea Franklin's voice and gospel music. He said if he did a duet with her it would just be her singing and him saying "Ahhh!" at the end!

[@maryhuhnke8496]

@@mollyfrom5556 Thank you! Damn, I miss him SO much!! 🎧💔

[@earlyriser4033]

You can’t help but be moved by this performance. Freddie was beyond words and the whole group is amazing. When there was true talent and creativity.

[@kennethtesso7540]

That really tells you what talent is when the live version sounds better than the studio version. They are the champions of the world!!! You had the right video man. I like your reactions they seem real and not pre planned

[@jamelakajamal]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Phelie315]

Queen live were always better than the studio versions - try listening to the hammer to fall version at live aid and then the studio version straight after, it gives you whiplash 😂

[@jamesbradley2418]

The greatest version of any song performed live. Period.

[@adriancrook9094]

I've loved Queen for decades -- I'm always happy to see new people discover/react to Queen/Freddie. He was absolutely amazing

[@monicagarcia8873]

By far, BEST REACTION EVER! That's how I feel every time I watch this video! E.v.e.r.y.t.i.m.e! Goosebumps in my soul every time!!

[@jamelakajamal]

Thank You Monica🙏🏾

[@VintageAnn]

I've been listening to this for 42 years. It never gets old. Much love to you for having a listen. You felt it. I love to see someone feel the music. Thank you. ❤️

[@lisavalentine8877]

In person, when an entire arena is stomping & singing along, you just have to hope that the place doesn't shake apart. On the way home I'd actually feel my body buzzing.

[@TallifTallonbrook]

That was a time when the artists wrote their hearts and did not pay people to write hits. The music from the mid-60s to the early 90s was phenomenal.

[@theothertonydutch]

Like people aren't doing that today?

[@megamage911]

There's still plenty of people writing their own lyrics now, and even back in the 60's there were pop artists who had people write their songs for them.

[@kbierer052507]

Dolly Parton wrote a lot of other people’s music. Same with Willy Nelson. “I Will Always Love You” was written by Dolly to Willy to thank him for their writing career together

[@SherryBurchett-e6o]

I'm 67 and I had the absolute privilege of seeing them in live in concert. UNFORGETTABLE! So great to see younger generations discovering and appreciating their music.

[@Haunted2424]

I get goosebumps every time I watch this performance.

[@noahmarcovitch4752]

Me too

[@Itsakindamagic]

This band is better on stage than in the studio. Every time. And this is one of the best videos of that in action.

[@StephanieStanton]

The most amazing voice to ever grace our ears. Ever. Not up for discussion.

[@joannecooper4592]

Just the best. Best vocals. Best drummer. Best guitarist (lead is an astrophysicist). Queen could get the crowd going.

[@pamelawooten3251]

Love, love love Queen. Freddie was the ultimate entertainer and oh what a voice! Bryan, John and Roger's musical talents and backup voices!

[@munchkin3cl]

Roger's voice!!!!! Belting it out while never missing a beat!!!!!!

[@ellenbacklin]

Brian has a beautiful voice. Roger has the high parts. Check out I'm in love with my car.

[@cuillinguy]

It’s absolute magic! One of my favourite performances of all time.

[@kitrodriguez992]

Queens performances just send you to another world of energy. You could be feeling sad, happy, mad, or lazy, but when you watch these guys take over the stage, your mood just changes COMPLETELY. You feel that energy through your screen for reaaaaaaaal.

[@mantle1053]

Best live concert I've ever seen...and I've seen them all..Zeppelin..the Stones...the Who...but the strength...the professionalism...the voice. ..the range...the you're the first audience we've ever played for.. Freddie Mercury is no doubt the real deal...the best I've ever seen....

[@gernblanston5697]

Just think about playing drums and singing perfect, complex backing vocals at the same time! Stunning!

[@IrishKack]

They made it all look so simple. So much talent and such charisma.

[@TheGoldbaxter]

It was a whole concert in 1 song! I've listened to this song 100's of times an never get sick of it! LOL Good choice!

[@JackgarPrime]

That's what was so great (well, a LOT of things were so great, but in particular) about the best of the classic rock bands. Every song took you on a journey.

[@jasonmiller6574]

Me too

[@valj4817]

These videos make me feel lucky to have been around at a time when this music was being created, when we were listening to this stuff everyday. When I watch your channel I am taking a musical trip back to my youth.

[@CBGB_1977]

Your enthusiasm is infectious! I love how much you are loving Queen! Long live da Queen!! 💜👑

[@gordiebrown4878]

Love watching your reactions, thanks for what u do , Roger Taylor on drums & vocals , John Deacon on bass , Dr. Brian May on guitar & vocals & of course , Fabulous Freddie, the voice! Love it! Peace out!

[@bsmith8943]

That drum beat though. Nasty. My absolute favorite version of this classic.

[@informaldeviant7751]

Definitely one of the greatest live performances of all time, imo. A masterpiece!

[@jillsinclair2513]

Freddie Forever ❤👑❤ Love of my life live at Wembley is beautiful.

[@crissy4346]

Freddie is without question one of the greatest vocalists to ever walk the earth.

[@markll518]

The older I get, the more I appreciate Queen

[@aprilhaywood3306]

"I still love you" Freddie Forever ❤❤

[@Microplancakes]

Oh yes!!!! I've loved these guys since 1978!!! Man oh man, this song never gets old!!

[@JohnnyLaps]

Great reaction...great song... Freddie is the G.O.A.T

[@mbp1505]

Probably the finest live performance you will ever see. Faultless, just faultless. I feel very privileged to have seen Queen live twice. As good, if not better, than in the studio.

[@EazyT8439]

To this day this is one of my favourite live performances, absolutely outstanding

[@mariagulisano8324]

Watching your reactions is priceless makes me go back to the first time I heard this music. Thank you

[@AprilGShowers]

QUEEN = GOAT. Period. 💯💯 And ALL ages LOVE them!! They're TIMELESS!! My 12 year old son LOVES "Bohemian Rhapsody" & knows EVERY single word. RIP FREDDIE MERCURY. 🙏🙏

[@wyattyoung9938]

Love the reaction..... I believe Queen is the greatest Rock band of all time!!!

[@allobove7798]

I believe you're right.

[@bmayer9160]

Almost 40 years ago......still gives the chills! RIP Freddie...say hello to RJD!

[@deborahallen3318]

Yep! That's Queen & The unforgettable, the one and only Freddie Mercury! ♥️

[@lamiarata8907]

An amazing band with amazing talent! Legends!

[@helamana]

That was THE BEST AND THE MOST HONEST REACTION TO A song EVER!!!! Really loved how you were stymied (in a great way) by a Classic we grew up with

[@stevegarland8643]

I'm a guitarist, piano player, bass, drums and I try my best to sing... but I've always been absolutely blown away by Freddie's ability to play the piano so masterfully and sing 'at all'... some people are hunks of rock, and a very few are bright comets that streak through the universe endlessly... and I can't help but think that as long as there's human civilization there'll be people listening to Freddie and Queen.

[@Floppy_Bacon]

Freddie Mercury was simply an amazing human being. His Amazing and powerful voice has influenced so many singers today. He had an incredible stage presence and Energetic passion that was intoxicating. Miss Him Tremendously 😭

[@trishcon]

Fantastic performance and I loved your reaction. Another version you should check out is George Michael performing "Somebody to Love" at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. George was great, but the song is proof of what a phenomenal artist Freddie was. His music alone can control the crowd. It's A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.!!!

[@alabama1413]

Possibly the greatest individual live performance of a single song by the band. Simply breathtaking in every respect. Supreme vocals all round, power, emotional content & charisma. I have seen this video over & over. An exceptional piece of art. Kudos to Roger Taylor on the drums for phenomenal backing vocals whilst delivering a powerhouse of a performance.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

Queen is one of the bands where every member is in the top echelon of their trade, along with The Who, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Cream and a few others....

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Cream? Come on man. Not even close.

[@jfk64kennedy95]

@@bearblackhawk9362 Bassist Jack Bruce, Guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer Ginger Baker.....are you nuts, that was a supergroup

[@bearblackhawk9362]

Supergroup? They were together for only 2 years. 4 albums. And less than 10 high charting songs. Might as well add the traveling wilburys to this list. Or. Ringo starr and his allstar hand who jack bruce also played in. Lol. Cream is not in the class of Queen, The Rollings Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Rush, The Eagles, Pink Floyd , Yes or The Beatles. All 3 of creams members are great musicians but cream doesnt have the longevity to be listed with those other groups. Just sayin.

[@slowdivemp3]

Watching this on Freddies birthday, and yep... I'm crying 😢

[@drewcifers8thcircleofheck307]

One of the things I most enjoy about your reactions is seeing the emotion of a song play out over your face. You're an awesome human being, Jamel. Keep rocking.

[@sannaolsson9106]

That was the right video haha. This is my all time favorite live performance. Not just from Queen, but out of all performances. Freddie is amazing. There was was and there never will be anyone like him. So special ❤❤❤ Imagine if he was still here. Oh, and it's Brian May on the guitar, John Deacon on bass and Roger Taylor on drums 👍🏻 Great reaction.

[@jamelakajamal]

AMAZING!! 🕺🏻🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@robertlongwill8856]

@@jamelakajamal another great song by Queen is called who wants to live forever I believe it was written by Brian May it is an amazing son

[@Jennifer-qb6ok]

It's also my ALL TIME FAVE LIVE PERFORMANCE. ❤

[@cuillinguy]

Sanna Olsson mine too probably. Pure magic. Sheer joy. Probably my favourite song too.

[@irishfergal]

Freddie took us to church and then aways further out into the deeper waters. I'm so proud of Freddie for doing this song. Your reaction is much more than adequate. You felt it and you heard the soul in this man. Freddie: you were too good for this world. Rest In Peace.

[@patrickjacobson2261]

I am pretty sure this is considered one of the greatest live performances of all time. I consider myself lucky to have seen them back in this time frame.

[@mollyfrom5556]

I love that they were such good friends as a band, though they had legendary arguments (not physical fights, like my beloved Davies brothers from The Kinks.) Roger hates when people say Freddie was a great Showman. He says people forget that Freddie was a great Musician, and Showman. Robert Plant is recorded at the Tribute concert saying slyly that most of the singers there are having to change the key of the songs to be able to sing them because most of them can't "do a Freddie." I love that Freddie was so respected for his work, by the other best singers. Brian May always wanted to remix the song "Under Pressure" to change how Bowie mixed it--we all know that Freddie's voice was much more powerful, but you wouldn't know it from that record! (I adore Bowie, too, but he didn't need to do that, and Brian had other reasons, also!) Sir Ray Davies was friends with Freddie, though Freddie stole the Ay Oh, call and response, and turning the British/other country flag from The Kinks' act, and he's still friends with Brian May. Other bands were always asking Roger to sing back up on their records, and on one of Freddie's solo records he still asked Roger and Peter to sing back up (in drag.)

[@robertvantassel102]

That electricity...the power of awesome.music

[@dianedavies8291]

I saw Queen from the orchestra pit, yes close enough to touch them, in 1976. Freddie was amazing as was the whole band. One of the best concerts I ever attended.

[@juttapopp1869]

Gosh, I´m SICK with envy now, lol. Seriously... if there´s one regret I have in my life, it´s not going to see them live while I could.

[@chaseharlann]

Diane Davies which show did u see?

[@dianedavies8291]

chaseharlann it was the first night at the Tower Theatre in Upper Darby, Pa. I believe it was Feb. 1st. I have my ticket stub somewhere in my house. I still have the photos I took too.

[@chaseharlann]

Diane Davies Do you have an social media forms where I can contact you about these photos and ticket(s) you have? And yes it was Hpper Darby, February 1st 1976. Did you record any of it?

[@b.dharqe5099]

I'd like to thank you for giving this awesome band some props. It took the talent of all 4 band members to create this 1 awesome and "beautifully over the top" band. We need more of some of the legends re-introduced in to the mix. Thank you again. You're reaction was excellent!

[@dianefowler8779]

Yes, you definitely found the right version of that song. That is one of my favorite performances ever!

[@sophiejameson4064]

Freddie was so beautiful. It always surprises me how few posters seem to notice.

[@Laura-rm6us]

It’s just a masterpiece: vocally, performance, musically. Genius. Love your reaction!

[@Quayer1]

Can we all just appreciate their ability to jam it out and change it up so flawlessly? Always a treat to see what Freddie improvises. Apparently on The Prophets Song, Freddie just went in and threw down the delayed vocals near the end just on the fly.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

And everyone else just watch and listen... this what you call a Masterpiece Performance. Everyone in this group are masterful musicians. No auto tune or back ground dancers needed. The real deal. Authenticity at its best!

[@fortheloveofdog5622]

This is by far one of my favorite live performances of all time....love watching people's reaction to experiencing this for the first time....never gets old.....Thank you Jamel!

[@cindys5426]

Love,Queen the best band ever. Freddie, we still miss you.

[@labyfan1313]

"On a scale from 1 to 10 where do you put that?" "I'll put it - " *SMACK* "Don't be asking me no stupid questions like that. It's off the scale." Love it!

[@sallyrwilson4390]

in my option you ask on a scale from 1 to 10 where do you put that there is only one answer you can not rate any song from queen from 1to 10 because that would be comparing wine to crystal that starts at least 100.00 a bottle or maybe a BMW to a Bentley

[@JKM395]

Fantastic! This concert never gets old. You've got Freddy (Mercury, Duh), Rodger (Taylor, Drums) and Brian (May, Lead guitar) losing their minds for most of it, and then there's Deaky. For a lot of queen fans, John Deacon is there favorite member. He was always everyone's little brother and he's just standing there doing his little dance and playing the absolute piss out of that bass. I freaking love Queen. I wish I could have seen them, but I'm just a little too young.

[@Sarvasaha]

Some great bass playing in that video. It's worth going back and following the bass.

[@JKM395]

@@Sarvasaha Everything Deaky did was gold. He's just as good as the rest of them. Just not as flashy.

[@brianlafrazia4034]

Great reaction. Performances like this can touch your soul. It’s legendary.