Americans React to Queen - Somebody to Love (Live Montreal 1981)

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[@stephwaite]

Just 4 guys on the stage ,no backing singers no backing tapes just pure talent... I love this song.

[@jemsjemski533]

I cried as a 13 year old when Freddie passed away 😢

[@PHS.44]

What, like any professional band?

[@stephwaite]

@@PHS.44 no.

[@kurtiklaas]

Usually they have an additional keyboard player in the background (you can see him at Live Aid). At this time Fred Mandel later on Spike Edneyuntil now.

[@fridaylong2812]

They are their own Back vocals.

[@susanhinshelwood812]

Over 40 years from this recording this still remains the greatest live recording of a song there has ever been and will ever be.

[@deborahallen3318]

I've really lost count of how many times I've watched this incredible performance, and I've enjoyed every single minute. 💙🌈👑

[@howey935]

Their live aid show was queens best live performance in my opinion.

[@Gillie51-bl8su]

Great reaction! Did you notice Roger singing his heart out while not missing a beat on the drums? I often wonder when he managed to take a second to breathe... 'Save Me' from the same concert is brilliant! By the way, Freddie is not drinking beer. The beer bottle is a product placement. His cup is tea with lemon and honey, for his throat.

[@TheBlackcredo]

Roger Taylor deserves far more credit as a singer.

[@jennypenny]

@@TheBlackcredo100%

[@susancooper3111]

My request is MORE QUEEN LIVE CONCERT reactions (instead of recordings from their albums)... I am so thrilled some men of your ages are reacting, there are very few, mostly older. I think you should "go down the rabbithole " & do alotmore Queen. I am so interested in your age bracket to hear what you think about music done without synthesizers & other gimmicks, Queen is raw talent unlike much of today's music. Please do Queen's Live AID performance, it is judged around the world as the best performance ever.

[@stephanietichborne7970]

If you like this, you and your friends would love Queen's performance at the Live Aid concert in 1983. It was a charity concert for famine aid in Africa, all the world's most famous rock and pop stars performed free and it was watched by millions on TV all over the world as well as the crowd at Wembley stadium. Queen absolutely killed it - Freddie's friend David Bowie was next after Queen and he said to Freddie "You b******, how do you expect me to go on after that?" You want the version with the policemen because the other version cuts off at the end - it is a bit over 20 minutes. Freddie had throat problems at the time and had been advised by his doctor not to perform. It includes a song that Freddie wrote as a tribute to Elvis Presley and he sounds just like him.

[@numashaz12]

1985 live aid was

[@stephanietichborne7970]

Whoops yes of course it was 1985, thank yuou.@@numashaz12

[@robertpomfret334]

@@stephanietichborne7970 Joel's already reacted to live aid - but it might be nice to show it to his friends.

[@rjjcms1]

Saturday 13th July 1985.

[@colinsavage2101]

Yes! Show the guys Queen at Live Aid. I would love to see their reaction to Freddie's performance on that stage.

[@stevedavis3828]

There was a Green Day concert where 'Bohemian Rhapsody' was played before the show. The crowd sang the whole song perfectly.

[@souldoc123]

just one thing-Bohemian rhapsody and Queen knowing and popular all over the world more than 40 years,and think,40 years later will be known...anyone bet same bout Green day?

[@JeremyParker072]

So few male vocalists can even come close to Freddie’s range. Thanks boys for the reaction!

[@jj-oc2sy]

He wasn't even the best singer in the band 🥁😜

[@XPGrindDeathking]

​@@jj-oc2sy ??

[@majorlybad]

There was another male on the stage that could 😁

[@harrywinters862]

Elton John doing Bennie and the Jetts in Sydney in 1986 has some otherworldly piano playing in it would be great for you to react to it!

[@chocolatechipkookie3439]

@@jj-oc2syThat’s the first and probably the last time Freddie will ever be referred to as the second best singer in Queen. Are you for real?

[@martymartinez737]

Oldies' music will give you a feeling that today's music would never give you!

[@Orion3741]

Freddie Mercury. The greatest front man in Rock and Roll history. Noone came close to him. His performance at Live Aid 1985, despite a sore throat, was the greatest. Ever. He could sing anything. Rock. Opera. Soundtrack. He wrote the greatest song in Rock and Roll history. Freddie Mercury. Legend. Forever.

[@penname5766]

Don’t Stop Me Now is my favourite Queen song. It’s so epic.

[@andywrong3247]

Depending on my mood which is my favourite queen,another bites the dust,these are the days of our lives.radio gaga.

[@AriaNature61]

Freddie had a honey mixture drink for his throat when performing, sometimes Freddie would go against the doctors orders not to sing when he had touch of laryngitis, and when ever his voice sounded a little hoarse when hitting the high notes that's when his throat wasn't 100% but he would never back out of a live performance and dissappoint his fans.Freddie and Queen were the greatest performers ever.❤

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Yes and Roger would be there to help out Freddie with the high notes love Roger ❤❤

[@jenniferknight8389]

actually Freddie never drank anything carbonated before or during a concert because he thought it was rude and disrespecting to his audience to possibly burp when singing. So no beer, soda pops or anything like that. mostly tea with lemon and honey to sooth his throat.

[@jacquelinehelliwell5954]

Controversial but in my opinion the best group ever and their music is still current today, and never gets old. Those 2 friends of yours need to see more of Queen to appreciate just how fantastic they were R.I.P. Freddie.....'Do whatever you want with my music, just dont mske it boring' xx

[@XxThePhantomFreezexX]

tha Mt Rushmore is definitely Beatles Zeppelin Queen & Stones no particular order Queen does take tha cake factually stayed together til tha end (1991) multiple hits all 4 wrote were better live than studio recordings influenced arguably tha best album ever (Thriller) really untouchable

[@moirainglis5413]

I remember your first time listening to Queen and I can see that little smirk on your face saying “ I told you so” melts my heart that someone your age found Queen.

[@chicotime69]

Got to mention the incredible Rodger Taylor on Drums and backing vocals!!!!!!

[@killerqueen2771]

I love how proud you look while introducing this masterpiece to your friends 😍

[@user-wh7ou8qd7b]

I agree. You look like the proud dad!

[@lottie2525]

Aww, so great seeing this again. My biggest regret not seeing Queen live when I was around at the time - idiot!

[@AngieHorvath]

Same here.....keep kicking myself for that.

[@mercuryangel5632]

I got to see them live 3 times when I was a young one. The first time, Freddie was a few feet from me and he actually sweat on me. My son now tells everyone that how cool it was for his mom to be that close to greatness. AND it was. I also got to meet John Deacon, what an amazing guy!!!

[@pennypierce6511]

Tea and honey, he never disrespected his talent...

[@angelaedgington-pk8si]

I like how Freddie realises that Brian has a problem and improvises till he comes back, true professionals

[@MikeInMD1961]

I was fortunate to see Queen during this tour at the Baltimore Civic Center in August, 1980. I was 17 years old at the time and I still vividly remember that show to this day. Freddie owned the crowd from the moment he stepped on the stage.

[@suebrookes]

You should react to Queen's performance at Live Aid. At the time, Freddie had a sore throat

[@wildk4tmc421]

One of the best live performances you’ll ever see ❤

[@craig26henson]

Perfect reaction guys, none of this stoping and starting the video just letting Queen flow

[@myowndrum286]

Quote from Freddie in the early 70s, "I won't be a rock star. I'll be a legend" And he was so right! I raised my kids on the likes of Queen. This clip is from the concert in Montreal. I celebrated my 24th birthday in the 8 row-centre at this one. One of the best concerts I ever attended. Queen and Pink Floyd are tied when it comes to live performances for me.

[@kathleenhayes9320]

Agree saw both in concert.

[@mollyfrom5556]

Raise your kids to love your music and they’ll take you to see them in your old age! As much fun as the concerts when you were young-almost!

[@timelesscoaching]

Love it when the younger generation watches Queen for the first time. As great as their studio versions were of their songs, many where better live, this being one of them. Remember no autotune, just live perfection by all four members. You said how great Freddie was. Just a comment I love to make to new timers to Freddie. Look up greatest singers of all time Pop/Rock/ and other genres and you will find him always in the top 3, many times at number one. He could do things with his voice that no one then or now can do. Many more great performances, check them out guys.

[@sherryheim5504]

This is an outstanding performance by the entire band, mind blowing to know that it is actually live. I never get tired of seeing this show, thanks, Guys!

[@AngieHorvath]

Love Queen, Love Freddie....there is absolutely no one that can come near him -- true legend. The four of them together made incredible music. If you guys liked this live performance, may I suggest Under Pressure Live at Wembley (the 5:56 minute version. The interaction with the crowd is amazing). Another One Bites the Dust live at Wembley and White Queen live at Hammersmith. There are so many more that I can list and I'm sure others will comment on other great performances. LiveAid is a great one also. Thanks for your reaction(s). Love them.

[@luciebrisson5881]

I second your suggestion for Under Pressure, Queen Live at Wembley 1986. Joel hasn't seen it either

[@stephanietichborne7970]

Love of my Life, Queen, Montreal 1981 and Love of my Life, Rock in Rio 1985 where the Spanish-speaking crowd know all the words. Freddie wrote this song for Mary Austin who, despite them breaking up, remained his close friend all his life. Also there are lots of other breathtaking live Queen performances

[@GuimaraesDreamers]

In Brazil we don't speak Spanish but Portuguese...

[@improvesheffield4824]

You could react to this song every day and people would never get tired of watching Joel. Nice to see you react to it again with your buddies.👍🏼

[@moaningminnie7863]

I’ve listened to this song about 1000 times still seems new each time. God rest you Freddie.❤️❤️❤️😘😘.

[@patriciacrangle8244]

The guitarist is Brian May he is also an astrophysicist

[@minipoppy64]

Favourite Queen song ever, best performance ever, can watch it over and over again ❤️❤️❤️

[@marvalstith2749]

Betting many Grandmothers too love our dear Freddie! Love Queen too. They were absolutely fantastically great musicians. Roger's resounding back-up vocals while murdering the drums; Deaky slapping his bass and Brian's guitar....all that together with Freddie's piano, unmatched vocals and entertaining moves . . . well, just grab us and won't let go. (You guys are cuties too...) Thanks for THIS! (All from only 4 determined musicians and a great traveling crew.)

[@Kari_B61ex]

Good to see Joel spreading the Queen love across the pond.

[@e.s.7272]

At the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert held at Wembley Stadium, the song was performed by George Michael. George Michael's performance of "Somebody to Love" has been hailed as "one of the best performances of the tribute concert". It is worth listening to this version. George Michael did an exceptional job.

[@MyFlipperLikesIce]

I will always watch ppl react to this performance. Honestly I don't think there's a more perfect performance of anything ever.

[@MLeibs]

You kids are great! Thanks for sharing your reactions! ♥️QUEEN♥️

[@92cri12]

Love how you seen this ages ago and then got your mates to come watch it with you

[@Devonshirejackdaw]

My favorite live queen performance. Roger Taylor showing his vocal chords on the drums ❤ and no auto tune

[@pommie5093]

I'm so glad you're watching these videos-this is just pure talent, epic singing (with Roger Taylor also playing the eff out of the drums-a very difficult thing to do), lyrics, musicianship and what can you say about Freddie. The man is a legend, his stage presence matched by no one, the best front man in rock.

[@TheBlackcredo]

Can we also appreciate the performance from the whole band? It wasn't the Freddie Mercury show.

[@user-fq8rs7rz3i]

Of course, they’re all fabulous. BUT, there’s no one like Freddie and there will never be again. ❤️🇬🇧

[@KathleenMc73]

The thing I love is that we know Freddie had a big ego, but he was a band member and let the rest of the band have their solo moments too.

[@viviennerose6858]

Yeah, saddens me when reactors don't give any recognition to Roger Taylors vocals, particularly on this song. Yes, of course Freddie is GOAT, but don't leave out the others, Please

[@nicolapurdy7450]

Im 51 now and was brought up on Queen by my mum and my Aunty. I just love Freddie and his amazing voice , talent and presence. Im from the UK btw 😊😊😊❤

[@winifredrobinson5132]

Hi guys, glad you enjoyed the song. Info - Freddie was drinking cold tea with honey! Always looked after his voice.

[@DebPa10162]

They were real musicians, sang and played instruments, perfect everyone loved the group. If you want to hear another great band try listening to the animals another understated group, brilliant lead vocals.

[@upthers7661]

If ever there was a video for you all to be in vests this was it

[@fayesouthall6604]

Exactly right

[@GinMae]

Thanks, boys! Yep.. this a whole BAND.,. as amazing as Freddie is.. Brian May on guitar, John Deacon on bass.. and Roger Taylor on drums (and both Brian.. and especially Roger on vocals...not backup singers... and no "autotune")... appreciate your reaction!

[@carolejepsen]

That’s talent. Four guys, no backup singers, no plugs stuck in their ears. Yes!

[@JanineCrainich-rj6sx]

Freddie is the GOAT without a doubt! You may want to check out a fantastic artist from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 called “Paolo Nutini”….any of these songs will knock you socks off! ‘Iron Sky’ ‘No Other Way’ ‘Scream (funk my life up)’ Keep up the good work with your awesome and respectful reactions young man, you are a pleasure to watch. All the way from 🇬🇧 near Heathrow.

[@colinstewart173]

George Michael sung that at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert. Thousands of people clapping at the same time. Worth a watch

[@alimar0604]

Queen are the best British band ever. RIP Freddie 🇬🇧

[@Ionabrodie69]

Best BAND ever bar none. 😙

[@alimar0604]

@@Ionabrodie69 🤗🇬🇧

[@Sharon-kr1ui]

Nothing will ever top this. Thank you Freddy and Queen. Elvis is applauding.

[@user-jw2ru9ho9l]

Just like what you said; there’s something about Freddie’s voice! He genuinely loves his fans, he puts his heart and soul into his music and his performances to hope to bring a smile to their faces, to make them feel happy even if it’s just for a few minutes. There’s so much more to say about this unique wonderful man… Freddie is so deeply missed 💙

[@judithrichards6085]

Freddie Mercury....PURE GENIUS!! 😊😊❤

[@stephensmith4480]

Penny Lane will always be associated with The Beatles but Freddie Actually Lived on Penny Lane for a while. He was in a Liverpool band called The Ibex and The roadie's Mum and dad had a place called Dovedale Towers, it's still there today. They gave Freddie one of The spare Rooms upstairs to stay in. That was in 1969. Queen were formed in 1970 and The rest as they say, is History.

[@fatimaperez5383]

Omg i loved your reaction, suscribed! You definitely should show them more Queen, I listen to a lot of Queen, I would recommend live performance of Live Aid, Under Pressure, Love of my life, who wants to live forever, Love of my life. Songs would be Mother love which was Freddie's last song before he passed and was not able to finish so Guitarist Dr. Brian May had to finish the last verse 💔, I would also recommend the song 'The Show must go on', live performance of White Queen, song 'you take my breath away', another one bites the dust, I want to break free, Too much love will kill you, time waits for no one by Freddie alone as well as the live performance of 'Barcelona' with Opera singer Monserrat Caballet, she was a famous singer that Freddie admired and always wanted to collab with and eventually they made an album together and were close friends until his passing ❤

[@jeanettegavin7349]

I love watching you face whenever you watch Queen. I think you definitely understand why we love them so much in 🇬🇧

[@mrmikeh-nv7cq]

Freddie will still make you get goosebumps. He was the best, Bless him. 🇬🇧👍♥️

[@nealhindson1786]

Pure music at its best. Wot a rock & roll band. R.I.P..Freddy Ledgend.

[@relampagoxl]

Thank God Freddie was unique... but I would love to watch his live concerts today. There will be no other, unfortunately.

[@rickybranch4547]

Some people just don't know how hard it is for a drummer to play AND sing. Roger Taylor is amazing at both.

[@sandsie80]

Love that you were proper proud as a queen fan to show your mates...awesome

[@pamjungina1601]

Thank you for such a great reaction! One of my favorite live performances by Queen - you are right that it is legendary 😊🎶

[@patdonnelly9392]

Oh, this is magical. Thank you guys!! Yes, please react to their 'Live Aid' set! Considered by many the best live performance ever! You know, I don't understand why stuff like this does not inspire kids to pick up an instrument and want to play the sh*t out of it??! Yes, I'm old. I'm from the 'garage band' era. My families garage was THE band hang out for the neighborhood! Sound insulation, blacklights, padded amps...the whole lot! I miss those days when everyone hung out together and music and comedy was everything! to us!

[@donaldlampert331]

This is feeding your soul!! You were just glowing,, watching that! 🌠🌅🎇

[@shellyu.1406]

NO ONE in this day and age can even touch his talent. Just talented musicians with pure raw sound. No BS auto tune, lip syncing etc.

[@rokker101]

Queen with Freddie were one of the very few bands that were really global and appealed to all ages ... I've been playing drums for over 45 years and many places I played I was told that if my band didn't play any Queen we wouldn't go down too well lol ... luckily we had a few Queen songs in our sets!

[@stuarttacey]

Check out Liar and Seven Seas of Rhye from Queen live at the rainbow. It showcases Freddie's 70s voice. It got deeper in the 80s.

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

R.I.P Freddie Mercury we love you and we miss you🌷🌷🌷

[@roseyperkins1058]

I was banging my head and singing along I don’t think I know anybody in my life who doesn’t know at least 3 songs of QUEEN we will rock you, we are the champions, radio ga ga, bohemian Rhapsody, fat bottom girls and my favorite don’t stop me now ❤

[@Bill_Stranix]

He made this legit on his own.

[@numashaz12]

Queens live aid performance is the best

[@AnnaMarie66]

Legends! Greatest time in music & bands to grow up with! 🥰🎶🔥

[@simonbanks3112]

Love Joel's face when the song started 'properly' - 'yes, here we go!' And Stefan's face when Freddie hits the note/riff after his beer :)

[@howey935]

Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson are the 2 greatest showmen of the 20th century. The way Freddie had the whole crowd at live aid in the palm of his hand their whole performance was something special.

[@brianbrown826]

I guessed Arthuro couldn’t keep his head still for too long. Watching this made me think of Green Day’s concert in Hyde Park where the crowd sang Bohemian Rapsody.

[@MAZE4]

What a voice Freddie had, powerful and passionate.

[@viviennerose6858]

Don't lose sight of the fact that this was a song possibly midway through a very full-on set! And why are you overlooking the incredible vocal talent that is Roger Taylor singing and playing the drums amazingly at the same time

[@derekwilkinson5908]

it was the smile on your facejp as he hit that note after the beer

[@jrb3006jb]

Live aid made queen massive, no other group had the crowd pumping like they did

[@mercuryangel5632]

What's even better than watching them in a video is watching them LIVE. I got to do that 3 times with Freddie and once with Paul Rodgers. Honestly, if you closed your eyes, you swear you were listening to their record. Freddie Mercury, is and will always be, one of the best!! Should do a reaction to 'White Queen' live, this was before they hit the world stage and shows the incredible talent of all four members of the band!

[@chanthallyresident1983]

NO PLAYBACK, NO AUTOTUNE, JUST PURE TALENT.

[@quaker57]

Freddie Mercury, worlds greatest entertainer...what a voice..RIP.

[@jo5707]

JPS you must watch this back and see yourselves all nodding in unison with big smiles on your faces. Its wonderful.

[@Arcadia639]

It's one of my favourite Queen songs, too. What a singer. What a performer. Queen was one of the best bands in the world. Shame the music industry has changed for the worse. It's hard for that kind of originality, creativity, and sheer talent to come through now and make it..

[@damianleah6744]

I never get tired of watching Queen, fabulous.

[@sava9e266]

Freddie Mercury Greatest of All Time

[@vodkasrups]

he was the king of queens and i miss him.

[@theresaryan2280]

I have read that someone commented the following At 3.35 Brian May wanders off the stage cause of issues with his guitar At 3.40 Freddie notices goes into extended improvised performance At 3.53 you can hear Brian is tentatively strumming to check guitar At 4.10 Brian is back and Freddie carries on song That is what you call true performers. No stopping no tantrums just keep going Perfection as always from them

[@CarolineLambert-si6dd]

The sheer adoration in your face says it all.

[@rokker101]

that switch from the piano to Freddies 'half mic stand' is pure perfection ... Queen were at this time THE greatest rock band on the planet and to be honest only a few have come close to them since ... we are talking here the best of the best

[@D3ViLTh3OrY]

This is so random for you to react to but I loved it, RIP Freddie

[@papercup2517]

Another truly spectacular live performance by Queen is White Queen, Live at Hammersmith Odeon, 1975. An earlier song with a very different mood, romantic medieval vibes and Freddie very beautiful with his long hair and make-up... Oh, and a mesmerising guitar/piano duet between Freddie and Brian May... Not all bands give such consistently great live performances as Queen do, and TBH I'm sometimes disappointed comparing them to the recorded versions. Some are great but some are frankly pretty awful or just OK... If you want specific recommendations for a particular artist people here can probably guide you to the best examples, or their favourites, so you don't get disappointed. Also, some older bands say from the 60s and 70s (before MTV and the invention of videos) rarely had their live performances recorded/filmed so often the only video available will be of some sort of later 'reunion' or comeback sort of show, with the band all older and voices often not what they once were. Great for nostalgia for those who remember them from their youth but not the best introduction to these legendary artists.

[@flintlock539]

Hi Joel. I enjoyed watching it. I love this song (pierre)

[@rgracia633]

Happy to see you three reacting to Queen. One of the greatest bands w/one of the greatest frontman in music. Keep going

[@hanwalker7408]

Phenominal voice and so missed.

[@margaretgillum5787]

Info that was tea he drinks on stage. Love his music for years❤

[@SusanneRoberts-pb7eb]

Fantastic performance. Thanx for your respect to our FREDDY❤

[@astraboots]

Somebody to Love was Freddy's favourite song that he wrote. Check out any live song from 1986 Wembley concert. Starting with the opening song( One Vision) inspired and dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr. There's also a documentary on the making of One Vision in the studio I think you may like thank you for your reaction.

[@edwardwoodstock]

Brian made that guitar....with his dad from old furniture. Look it up, it's called Red Special

[@philppereal]

Seen them on stage was fire !!

[@joannedarley1893]

I was waiting for it and there it was, your smiles as you were watching. That's the Queen effect, pure joy.

[@MrAcook61798]

Great video. Did you know that Brian May, the guitarist in Queen , earned a PhD degree in Astrophysics from Imperial College, London ?