MUSICIAN REACTS to Queen - Somebody To Love (LIVE in Montreal 1981)

Hey guys, today I am reacting to a live version of "Somebody To Love" by Queen (Montreal, 1981). What an outstanding performance it is!
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[@chrislalonde9536]

i dont think most youtube viewers know how hard the drum set is to play, having to do multiple things at once. hands up for roger taylor bros

[@pibly674]

Yes. Right on.

[@Catstales4you]

Doing multiple things at once while singing and not even looking at the drums. The man is a beast. This is my favorite Roger Taylor performance

[@timothylyons7704]

Thank you for recognizing Roger Taylor’s background vocals. His vocal range is phenomenal!

[@depechemoderemas]

Agree

[@piliramirez1166]

Amazing! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@trudywolfe2795]

Freddie is the best front man ever. So full of energy and always gives it his all.

[@Lotse7]

Freddie was the lead singer, not the front man. The Boss, if there was something like this QUEEN, it was Brian.

[@godfather53]

@@Lotse7 Freddie was the front man

[@Mimi-zr7ey]

@@Lotse7 The front man in a rock band IS the lead singer. There was no “Boss” in Queen. There are a lot of books out there now on this subject if you’re interested.

[@Mimi-zr7ey]

@@Lotse7 Most people consider Freddie Mercury one of the greatest front men in rock history. A legend. That’s taking nothing away from Queen, also a legend. They made it work together.

[@sandralybrand9425]

He was phenomenal!❤

[@vn8897]

"I'M NOT GOING TO BE A ROCK STAR" "I'M GOING TO BE A LEGEND" - FREDDIE MERCURY He never dies because he lives in his songs and our hearts. LOVE YOU FREDDIE MERCURY ❤️ Queen is Legendary and always will be..Amazing chemistry, totally focused, very harmonized, and a lot of energy. Freddie, Brian, Roger and John, best musicians by far. Don't forget Roger's backing vocals while playing the drums. Concerts are not like that today. No lip syncing whatsoever. Pure talent. ❤️🔥

[@tonyhughes27]

It's great seeing the younger generations getting blown away by queen, I've been a fan since 1973 and still love them

[@magloyd4907]

You are so right about Roger's vocals. He was expending so much energy drumming, it was amazing that he had enough breath to sing, let alone doing it with his neck twisted for the mic. They all had superb timing and fabulous energy.

[@mettesingo2829]

There is a duet part, and others would do it next to each other, they have their back to each other!!!

[@eileenegger4892]

This is my favorite live Queen performance. Their musicianship had to be top notch back in the days before auto tune and other electronic gadgetry. They were always quite aware of where the others in the band were,physically and emotionally,as you see at the end when they end at the exact same second. Wonderful performance!

[@janematthews3394]

"White Queen" live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975 is another incredible live performance

[@johngibsonmusic]

I'll check it out!

[@PetroniloPocaspulgas]

NOBODY IN THESE TIMES CAN BE NOT EVEN EQUAL TO FREDDIE. AND HIS BAND.

[@Newalienworlds]

He was the brightest star in the universe and then went supernova for eternity. Happy Birthday and RIP, He was the worlds greatest wonders.

[@83greent]

Wow and that’s the level every should be aspiring to. Write a hit song, sing it like no one else can, play the music to it and put on a stage performance. Incredible band and incredible front man. Probably the best front man in history. “Save me” from this concert is also brilliant. “Under pressure” and “who wants to live forever” from Wembley 86 incredible and “white queen” Hammersmith apollo as well.

[@johngibsonmusic]

I will check them out! 👍😊

[@micheleobrien5672]

Freddie is the best. He WAS music.

[@UmvimvaniT]

Miss that man and that mighty voice all these years later. Remember the day he died, his voice from windows around the flats where I lived. Unbloody forgettable!

[@benjaminglover1570]

Freds piano skills were fantastic. Always overlooked.

[@loisfanning1286]

Queen never disappoints live! Freddie said they don’t perform a song the same because it would be boring

[@dylancole1910]

That's what Freddie does to you. I was speechless too the first time I saw this. I knew Freddie was amazing, but after this it just solidified my belief that he is the best vocalist and frontman of his time and possibly the world. Loved this reaction, not much talking but I like that best, when you can just let the music flow through you and talk about it after. Your facial expressions said a thousand words anyway, you can't not get chills when hearing this song. 😄

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much Dylan! 😊👍 I totally agree with you.

[@toecutter3100]

Surely a band full of brilliant musicians. But beyond that...This is pure magic! It's not only Freddie, one of the greatest performers ever, everyone and everything is perfect, like i said MAGIC! That's why Queen is often is considered the greatest live-band of all times. Who can deny after watching/hearing this?

[@gretchenhughes9652]

Freddie was flamboyant & utterly, fatally glamorous. Outstanding stage performer!

[@belindamelville8228]

Freddie....😊😊👍💟💓💕💖💗💞💜

[@goldbrickstudios6903]

Queen: Plays really good in a concert John: Wow..wow...I'm..I'm....outta words. I-I'm blown away for real.....what an incredible live performance this is...wow for real....just wow.....amazing, the first word that comes to mind while watching this amazing piece of history....just amazing....wow....where should I start.... Yep that's how we all felt when we watched this for the first time.

[@johngibsonmusic]

🙏😊

[@sherryheim5504]

Such an amazing performance by the entire band and the vocals just carry it to another dimension. Brian and John are so perfect and Roger just brings it all home. What a great song, I have seen this performance at least a hundred times and still it is one of my favorite live performances.

[@222wylie]

I never get tired of it...timeless!

[@brentstevenson1484]

NOT MUCH TO SAY ABOUT PERFECTION

[@SummerRose56]

EPIC performance by the entire band, and IMO, Freddie's all-time best live performance of Somebody to Love. 🔥❤‍🔥🔥 I'm forever in awe of his vocals and the abundance of talent in this band. Every live performance seems to be better than the last, and each one unique and fresh. They were just meant to be. A once in a lifetime coming together of extraordinary musicians who will forever reign at the top. Thank you for your great reaction, John!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you!

[@cortsluke7420]

That my friends is a Rockstar

[@chipurBillWhite]

It’s just stunning. What a dear soul Freddie was.

[@leonarae8496]

Loved your reaction because it was honest. Queen always brought something extra to their live performances. It’s the Freddie factor - not taking away from the other band members because each one of them are supremely talented, but Freddie’s vocal range and stage presence were such that no one else could match him. Now check out White Queen live at Hammersmith and prepare to be blown away again..for real

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much. I will check "White Queen" out! 😊

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

And Milton Keynes '82 is different again yet equally superb.

[@joannedarley1893]

My favourite.

[@johngibsonmusic]

I'll check it out!

[@clawfinger1970]

Yes Milton Keynes concert is way better

[@sallind1]

@@clawfinger1970 No one singer and composer is better than Freddie Mercury, and the band Queen. IMHO.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

4 geniuses = Queen. They all have high level talent and training.....so very good live without technology or much of it in 1981. Arpeggio right off rip while tuning himself........yep.....Freddie did it all. 🎼🎶🎵🎹🎸🎤🎧😎❤️🎼🔥 Vocalist for awhile myself, the air control and use of his palette....that takes practice- he makes it look easy.🔥oh and Roger Taylor on drums.....that’s not easy either.....but there he goes making it look easy. Queen.

[@lollinelson5549]

I am so glad you finally reacted to this! This version makes my soul soar! Just 4 brilliant musicians doing what they do best, without backing tracks, autotune, or anything. I think the fact that most songs in their 2 hour shows had some improvisations and tiny imperfections makes each song even better. Great reaction! Thanks.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks Lolli! ☺️🙏 What an amazing performance it is!

[@sandralybrand9425]

I'm an old lady but still love me some queen! Still have 2 of Their CDs. I love Classic Rock!

[@bettybaby63]

Can’t get much better! Their live performances are legendary.

[@tarajean1414]

I cried. He is so amazing and talented.

[@darlenemartinez817]

Best band of all time! RIP to Freddie Mercury!💔

[@kendallneason3645]

God I miss Freddie. His voice velvet and his connection to the audience was uncanny especially live. These guys are professional musicians doing a perfect show. Sorry young people missed out.

[@charojabo265]

Yo no.!!

[@michelletammydenney6549]

You have to hear EXERCISE IN FREE LOVE ❤Freddie is a Genius not only that. SCIENTISTS have studied his voice. Humans have range 3.... Freddie 6 A almost the range of a piano which is 8. His throat moves 3 times faster Then other people. He had the SOUL of an ANGEL. ❤❤

[@jeffyoung9341]

That my friend, was a masterclass of how a rock show should be! Queen was one of the greatest live bands ever! Great reaction to a great song!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely!!

[@melissacurtis7216]

And kids wonder why us Boomers hate music from the 90s and up. One word Queen.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

🙏

[@janehorrocks7220]

The song and Freddie's performance are in the stratosphere then Brian's guitar blasts it off to another planet with Roger and John. Queen were and are an epic band.

[@thomasjacques5286]

Freddy is da man, but Roger Taylor's drumming and background vocals are equally impressive. Who can do that today and LIVE without any electronic trickery? But Brian's screaming/talking lead guitar and John's musical and thumping bass lines bring it all home. Just 4 lads playing LIVE,

[@GilesMcRiker]

I am glad that you were so taken in by the performance that you never paused it once

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thanks! It was amazing.

[@timothyparsons8327]

You can always rely on these guys to “nail it”...each one a Master in his own right. So uplifting and love to see young folks like yourself reacting to this, and indeed many other songs! My advice with Queen, watch and enjoy!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much! I totally agree with you.

[@Tom-ek7hc]

Glad you enjoyed the performance and your reaction as a musician is brilliant! If you ever want to react to another good song from this performance, Save me at Montreal is also great! 👌

[@lindseyclay2883]

I agree! Amazing 🙌🏻

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much Tom! I will check "Save Me" out 😊👍

[@moimoi4725]

There is no more talent today

[@francescaiannini3048]

There is a lot of talent but controlled by the corporations

[@justafanmiller7486]

Singers sing. Our unabashed love for Freddie comes because he wasn't performing, he LIVED the song right in front of our eyes. Thousands try to emulate him but no one will ever COPY what just flowed from him naturally.

[@sandirobinson6966]

Queen - as good as they always were in the studio, BEST LIVE BAND to ever hit the stage.

[@barbsmith235]

The brilliant oueen so talented Freddie was amazing singer 🎶 another legend gone to soon loved it ♥️ John a great classic thanks John godbless stay safe 👍 👍👍👏👏❤️🎶🎶from UK 🇬🇧 ♥️ 🎸🎤🎧🙏

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes he was! Thank you so much Barb 🙏😊❤️🎶

[@Anisabell2]

First outstanding vocals, just to prepare, and then "Ok, let's do it"...for real???👑👑👑👑💖💖💖💖 Amazing, outstanding, out of this world, the universe, multiverses, are not enough to describe Freddie Mercury's performance Queen are 4 super talented musicians that in a heavenly way joined and formed the best band ever!!! Period. I just wish I could have a time machine to go back then and have the privilege to see their live gigs. And since you like Elvis Presley so much, what about reacting to "Crazy little thing called love", a song that Freddie Mercury wrote to honour Elvis. Both the official video and the Live Aid version are amazing. Try them out, you won't be sorry, I promise 😎😉🤩

[@johngibsonmusic]

I will check them out! 😊

[@cristiona22]

I love this version and watch it once a week at least. Thank you for mentioning the whole band too as they often get overlooked. As a huge Roger fan his backing vocals always amaze me in this performance. The whole band is just freaking incredible,

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely!

[@blastingweevil2968]

no autotune rubbish just raw and pure talent RIP freddy we still love you !!!

[@michaelkohl4541]

It was really a blessing when I twice had the opportunity to see them live in concert in Vienna, Austria - I will never forget that extraordnary performance they gave. I always liked them as a school kid. And I even love them more than ever before. I miss Freddie, his talents, accurancy and awsome melodies. This year on November 24th it is already 30 years ago since Freddie passed away. R.I.P. Your Majesty ...

[@JaneRtn]

👏👏👏 It is amazing .... of course it is, it’s Queen! 👑 ❣️👑❣️👑

[@lisaeppey1005]

Somebody to Love 1982 Milton Keynes live and same song Hammersmith 1979 ❤❤❤

[@philipevans1027]

I was there for the live aid queen lit the day up the man was a magician captive us all rip freedie xxxx

[@andrefelipenovaessilva8157]

The greatest live performance all the times! ❤❤❤

[@juliehoward6913]

Best live band band ever & never any miming like today with some big bands

[@tanjaskelac703]

Just one Words LEGEND🎤🎸🥁🎵🌟🎶🎤

[@pinkey943]

Freddie was a gift from God.

[@jazzlefettie]

For a more subdued -yet still totally brilliant-Freddie performance, especially as a singer songwriter, check out his live performance of You Take My Breath Away at Hyde Park. It’s just Freddie and his piano, and it is incredible.

[@danithompson1693]

This Hyde Park performance happened before it was recorded in the studio and, imo, was superior to the studio version.

[@Johnny67557]

Another amazing song from this gig is "Save Me". Queen is always better live.

[@johngibsonmusic]

I'll check it out 👍😊

[@Danielik25]

Queen live is always great, Now I ´m Here or One Vision from Wembley, or something else is pleasure to listen and watch

[@johngibsonmusic]

I'll check them out!

[@sandralybrand9425]

I hate the way Freddie died! He sure is missed!

[@user-jw2ru9ho9l]

To this day still bothers me how much he suffered..😢

[@debramoore7513]

RIGHT?? LOVE QUEEN ... Queen always said about their live performances (I’m gonna paraphrase here) “Sing like it’s your last performance!” All their live performances are fantastic & different even for the same song. Freddie said if you wanna here the studio version at a concert than stay home & play the record. Queen was well known for their live performances ... voted best live rock band of all time. And when Queen opens a concert their motto is “blind, deaf, & dumb the audience and you have them right where you want them”. (Something like that). Anyway, if you wanna be wowed check out their concert opener at Milton Keynes 1982 FLASH/THE HERO/WE WILL ROCK YOU and the concert opener at Wembley 1986 ONE VISION/TIE YOUR MOTHER DOWN. And, do SOMEBODY TO LOVE live at Milton Keynes same song but different (my personal favorite). 👍👑

[@m.frazier9952]

Yess.... I agree Debra!...John, now that you have heard this and the studio version ,react to a third version of "somebody to love" at the Milton Keynes 1982 concert! It's a little different, although the video is not quite as clear but Freddie shows off his vocal range even more!.. Fantastic! I like all of them!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Great comment. I will check them out! 😊

[@msaw1931]

I like this song the best in the world especially this performance is the greatest

[@michelletammydenney6549]

When you watch Queen You have to watch LIVE❤❤

[@IMRDP]

Amazing, Incredible,......what else can you say‼💙‼

[@agushidayat2578]

Queen..is the best..solute with Queen..

[@anitapaulus937]

Yes, the “White Queen” live performance at Hammersmith “A Night at the Odeon” in 1975 was unbelievable.

[@sst3d]

Perfect reaction...absolutely perfect , respectful, zero interruptions...good on you...you earned a subscriber on the first reaction.. just perfect

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much! I really appreciate it 😊🙏

[@juliannetomlinson]

You Take My Breath Away at Hyde Park 1976 WHITE QUEEN ODEON HAMMERSMITH 1975 two superb performances.

[@kathybricco1464]

Hard to believe you never heard this before...aah, the younger generation has missed so much!

[@shirleysanchez1892]

❤ 🎶 "Absolutely 💃 Fabulous ; An Extraordinary Voice 🎶 and Persona like No other's.. Magnificence 🏆 ln Abundance. Thanks for Sharing Love 💃 and Enjoy a Fabulous 🌴 Day..".🎶 ❤

[@The1queencollector]

4 guys and the love of music can produce magic.

[@debwebster6608]

Shout out to Roger Taylor for bringing those back up vocals!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Absolutely!

[@basstian]

He really was their secret weapon!

[@billyboy2455]

Queen are only one of few bands that could make the CD version even better live ...that's God like ...queen the best ever for me

[@iguarni]

Huge talent! R.I.P. GENIUS!

[@sandythomas5563]

I thought the studio version was the greatest until I saw this. Love, love, love it! If I could only have one queen track, this would be it!

[@johngibsonmusic]

Yes!!

[@dcg590]

Exactly. Amazing

[@karenrauch6110]

By the time they have finished I am happily EXHAUSTED!

[@denisehade7948]

The Very Best of Queen. .. Thank you for this. ..xx

[@selma217]

NEVER WILL THERE BE ANOTHER! Its so nice to see this younger generation enjoying and appreciating what we grew up with real craftsmanship and raw talent♥️

[@tonypreston1426]

Good reaction from another artist! This was about the 3rd or 4th song into the concert to get the crowd energy up. Now continue to amp it up for another 2+ hours! Back in the day that's what it took and the artists did it with talent! That's why today's kid's are reacting to the "old" stuff because the artists had talent. They could write, arrange, sing, play an instrument AND entertain! Jn my humble opinion technology killed the radio star's not television.

[@susanscott3333]

He was on fire and he knew he killed it. He told an interviewer that was the best song he ever wrote. New sub here. Great reaction.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much Susan 😊 I really appreciate it!

[@mennoedelenbos1526]

More queen

[@brunellaserpi165]

Freddy e impagabile geniale un talento immenso

[@bradleeholden5041]

Top honest opinion..they were the best band I ever saw live and believe me I've seen some acts..

[@markwoodford1733]

They earned their fame sweat and energy passion

[@dianejohnson1836]

I’m worn out after watching this!! High energy! 😂 Woww. Love love love Queen. The unbelievable Freddy Mercury. 😀 Love your reaction John.

[@johngibsonmusic]

Thank you very much ❤️🙏

[@beverlyscott5357]

Who want to live Forever at Wembly. Is also awesome.

[@alicefarr3927]

Absolutely fantastic. ❤️ Who wants to live forever Montreal with orchestra would be great for you to listen too 👍

[@johngibsonmusic]

I will check it out! ❤️

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Queen have been the best live-band ever! The GOATs! Check out more of this Montreal-Cinema-Concert-Movie! [yes, it was a movie and filmed in HD and recorded in 7.1 surround sound THX < newest technology back then, even before Hollywood used it - that's why the quality is so good! I mean.... hey, this recording is 40 years old!!!]

[@bretthibbs6083]

I first heard this song not that long ago when the local radio station started to play it and now they are playing it multiple times a day. Anyways like most people after first hearing this song I was blown away and still am don't get me wrong I've heard their other songs quite a bit over the years and they are all great but this one they really knock it out of the park with this one this is bar none my favorite song from them. I grew up during their hey day but never really listened to them I've heard we are the champions and bohomian rhapsody and others but never really this one and I first heard it on the radio at work and now all i want to do is blast the radio and sing along when I'm there lol but I can't due to a possible customer coming in. sorry for the long comment but I agree with what most people have said here is that no one can or will top queen ever freddie mercury and roger taylor and brian may and the rest of the band were fantastic in this song

[@annettejacobsen6035]

Our Queen is a professional everything he does is first class legend ⚡⭐👑 Queen live is one thing I wished I saw

[@davidroyston1918]

The folks clicking the thumbs down aren't humans with a soul or a heart...sad

[@lauriemorrall1115]

STUPENDOUS!!!

[@user-wi2ds7ei1e]

Sie sollten sich unbedingt von Queen:Headlong ansehen. Da sehen Sie wieviel Spaß die Band haben.

[@hkynuts11]

It gives me cold shivers listening to this.

[@kathwallace1811]

Whats not to admire...stunning😎

[@RockinMamaT]

Just subbed❤Im glad you recognize Rogers amazing vocals which can be heard throughout Queens music. Freddie was the best front man ever. He is truly missed😢❤

[@justmyopinion7434]

The comeback mini concert for live Aid 1985 at Wembley, the whole performance was legendary. The best ever.

[@rw9019]

So many mind blowing amazing songs by Queen and Freddie Mercury solo. Since you like Elvis, you'll appreciate Freddie's nod to Elvis with his song 🎵 A Crazy Little Thing Called Love. You'll find Queen is kind of it's own Genre and widely diverse.

[@johngibsonmusic]

It's a great song! One of the first Queen songs I've ever heard 😊🙏

[@martinkulkarni3569]

He wrote Crazy in fifteen minutes in the bath!

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

It stays firmly as no. one !!

[@melinakristinmercury9586]

Woaw first time, and secend and thourd to I cry mg it was to overwhelming for me, they are playing so exstremli good together, and Freddie.....nowone was like him, snd nowone are or come to bee like him, his voice, his moves his outstanding, mesmeraizing! You can react to Bohemian Raphsody at same concert, and see How he use his mouth OMG. And Wembley -86 Who whants to live forever, it must be from july 11. and you can only start from -70/71 and take it all......thats the easiest way....lol 🤗👑

[@johngibsonmusic]

I will check it out! Thank you 😊👍

[@angelaedgington-pk8si]

Best band ever