Queen - Killer Queen Reaction!

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[@karenj3611]

This will be your favorite Queen song until you hear the next one.

[@janettesinclair6279]

Yes, that's the way it works for me too!

[@swill8300]

I don't know why people unsubscribe, if there's a topic that doesn't interest you then you don't have to watch that particular video... just watch the ones you like the look of...

[@geraldsettlemyer4033]

"You're my best friend " is another must listen. another of the early hits

[@kendallneason3645]

That was the Queen song played at Freddie’s funeral. Also a hymn by Aretha Franklin and a live performance by his opera diva partner Monserrat Caballe (they performed together on album Barcelona - rock and opera beautifully) who sang his favorite Verdi opera song.

[@josephinemonahan915]

Glad you liked this...Freddie’s vocal range is insane...when he runs his fingers up the fret on the bass 😁...just to say when this recording was made, Freddie was 28, Brian was 27, Roger was 25 and their baby, John was 23...looking at their age range they were a family of brothers..Queen forever🤩

[@TheM0JEC]

Like the new glasses they look good on you. Queen and Freddie specifically were such perfectionists nothing went out to the public before it was perfect. Even their live stuff had to be spot on or they were not happy. Hence why they are so good and their music will live almost forever.

[@colinmf]

Great to see someone getting such pleasure from music that I grew up with (born 1960 UK)!

[@carolh4119]

By a force of serendipity a group of musical geniuses came across each other and became the band Queen. As well as being super talented they were perfectionists.

[@2355Hazel]

Queen who wants to live forever is a brilliant one too

[@jennt7573]

No other groups can ever be compared to Queen they’re amazing….I’m seeing them in June with Adam Lambert

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

It's nice to see you reacting to Queen again. Freddie wrote this song about a high class escort just in one night and he is harmonizing with himself.

[@MARTIN-bd7gm]

Imagine as 12 yr old lad walking into the room seeing this on TOTP hearing this sound for the first time" MIND BLOWN" that was me in 1974 yes im that old lol but from that day to this i was hooked on Freddie's voice and Queen .This went to number 2 in the UK charts and was their first US hit .Not many days go by without me listening to Queen and thinking about Freddie and how much he is missed today .

[@kathrynwhitehead772]

Ditto, however I remember watching it on a black and white TV. It didnt detract from the fact it was and remains an amazing song.

[@YourBeingParanoid]

you left off The Seven Seas of Rhye

[@YourBeingParanoid]

@Deacon John Somebody to Love - was the most sold single but I think it was Woolworths that screwed up the sales from what I remember and something like 200,000 of them weren't accounted for (don't quote me)

[@YourBeingParanoid]

@Deacon John It was regarding advanced orders being counted as the previous week's sales (I think, I'm trying to recall some rather old memories here). I'll see if I can find a link... it was in a book I read back in the 90s too.

[@theresarandall7448]

Ha I was 13 when Killer Queen came out in 1974. I too have loved Queen since then

[@carolkelly5578]

Keep doing what you're doing Joel. You're the best reaction contributor on You Tube. Unlike others you don't interrupt constantly just to laugh like a maniac!!

[@100SteveB]

Queen was a band i grew up listening to, back then i knew their music was fantastic, but back then we were so spoilt for choice when it came to great new music in the charts. But the older i get, the more i appreciate just how good their music really was. For me it is just great to see someone of your age enjoying it so much, and hopefully spreading the word of just how great some of those old bands were. Sadly these days it seems that new bands with with great talents are never given the air time they deserve - yes, I am sure there are plenty of new bands fighting for a chance out there, but you would never know it listening to the charts these days. I am glad I grew up in the 70's were we always had such a great variety of music in the charts each week.

[@keithturney3667]

Don’t worry about the leavers Joel I imagine most of us watch because of you as much as content , your personality is so refreshing ( devoted UK fan)

[@whitedwarf4986]

THE RED SPECIAL The Red Special is the electric guitar designed and built by Queen's guitarist Brian May and his father, Harold, when Brian was a teenager in the early 1960s. Brian’s father Harold was an electrical engineer and a hacker of sorts. He built the family’s radio, TV, and even furniture around the house. Harold proposed the two build a new electric guitar from scratch as a father-son project. This was the beginning of a two-year odyssey that resulted in the creation of one of the world’s most famous musical instruments. In celebration of the instrument's 50th anniversary, a book about its construction and history, Brian May’s Red Special: The Story of the Home-Made Guitar that Rocked Queen and the World, was written by Brian May with Simon Bradley.

[@rominadevizia8188]

I'd like to recommend.. Death on two legs... Queen in their earlier year didn't have a good record deal contract and by the time they got to their third album they started to realise that they were being robbed and that their manager was getting most of their money.. So freddie wrote death on two legs which was a letter to their manager... And he went down hard.. You should listen to it

[@jaytucker8834]

Ha ha, was going to write the same recommendation, would love to see how Joel reacts to the lyrics knowing the reason behind them......

[@robinknox3569]

Your just an old barrow boy and now you’ve found a new toy…to replace me! And now you can kiss…..

[@jackierichardson901]

Wow Joel lovely reaction loved your face watching Queen one of the greatest bands ever love the glasses you should watch Keep Yourself Alive an early queen song amazing guitar and awesome drum solo by Roger keep safe sending love and prayers to you and everyone in this troubled world x x

[@sandradring6265]

I just love watching you listening to Queen. Your reaction on every song is a joy to see... it still brings me joy when I watch them too! ...love your new glasses Joel .!😉👍

[@davidburzminski7704]

So much I could say. Brian May making is guitar sing, incredible backing vocals, complex lyrics yet playful lyrics, and, of course, Freddie’s vocals. So pure that they occasionally cut through me like a knife. Have told an opera singer that his voice was as stunning as Freddie Mercuy’s. Hope he was not offended. What I really love is that you have found Queen and are getting as much joy as I have had all these years. Keep up making this amazing channel always makes me feel good. Now, time to figure out what the lyrics mean.

[@kiewsky]

This was their first appearance on Top of the Pops. Killer Queen was their first commercial success. And already they have the consistent quality which you speak of.

[@79BlackRose]

It was not their first commercial success. They already had a top ten hit with Seven Seas of Rhye.

[@SteveParkes-Sparko]

I noted your reaction when the chorus cut in - the expression on your face of almost painful tingles from their amazing harmonies - exactly how it gets to me EVERY time I hear this song! It was this 'Killer Queen' which turned me on to them when I first heard it on the radio back in 1974 - their sound was truly unique and amazing!

[@niejo3845]

Brian May is a brilliant guitarist. Have you seen him play 'God Save The Queen' ? It was at the start of 'The Party At The Palace' to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. An international celebration held in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The concert began with Brian May performing "God Save the Queen" on the roof of Buckingham Palace as a guitar solo with support from the orchestra onstage featuring Roger Taylor (Queen's drummer) on stage with the orchestra. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3y7YaN9ipxjlas

[@jaytucker8834]

That was awesome and a must see

[@margaretflounders8510]

When being presented to the Queen, Brian May had to tell her, "I was the one playing the National anthem on your roof."....

[@niejo3845]

@@margaretflounders8510 I've never ever heard that story before now. Even though I watched the entire 'Party At The Palace' live, plus most of the interviews with Brian May regarding the performance. Where did you hear that?

[@ricewychrij]

Big lover of Queen here. Unlike modern artists, in the past bands put out lots of albums, lots of songs. Not all of them were massive hits, but when you listen to the Greatest Hits it can appear that way. Try "Innuendo". Long and brilliant

[@jilldiable8119]

The guitar Brian is playing is the one he made himself with his dad. An amazing guitar.

[@isobelchesterfield1143]

You’ll have to listen to ‘You’re my best friend’ another amazing song. Love your reactions!!!

[@pattiebraymanskelly954]

The song that made me a Queen fan from the exact moment I first heard that guitar solo....I was 9 years old in 1975....I've been hooked ever since.

[@theresarandall7448]

I was 13 when I heard Killer Queen when it first came out and I have loved Freddie and the Boys of Queen ever since

[@poppymusic6329]

This is the first Queen record I bought when it came out. From then I was hooked too.

[@AngieHorvath]

I am so glad that the young generation such as you are beginning to listen to Queen. They are unique. Freddie Mercury, what can I say, there is no other -- such an amazing voice. Queen are the best. I am glad that you are enjoying their music. By the way, love the glasses.

[@10thdoctor15]

Beginning? I've been listening to Queen for more than half my life, and I first became a proper fan when I was 14.

[@AngieHorvath]

@@10thdoctor15 I'm just saying that there are quite a bit of young adults that never even heard of Queen that are watching their videos for the very first time. I'm glad that you are a Queen fan. Queen are an awesome band.

[@aliciabalchin4559]

Queen are absolutely wonderful and Freddie's voice is amazing. Thankyou for playing their super songs. Also your glasses are very good and suit you. Best wishes from the UK.

[@margaretkempa7024]

Best video of Queen is WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER from Highlander the film.Brian May sings in it which is unusual. Best Video and song.

[@kendallneason3645]

Queen had all 4 members write hit songs making them so eclectic! ❤

[@karlyoung6289]

Dear JPS, if you like music from the 70´s I recommend listening to David Bowie´s back catalogue. If I were you, I¨d start with the Album Hunky Dory. Track 1 Changes, Track 2 Oh! You Pretty Things, and Track 4 Life on Mars. Happy listening!

[@neilkirkham455]

Freddie was such an excellent song writer

[@Kari_B61ex]

I got sent to the year head after watching this on Top of the Pops in 1974! I painted the nails on one hand black - just like Freddie's.

[@lisasmith2660]

Brian May/ guitarist his guitar is called the Red Special, Brian and his Dad made the guitar themselves and you won't find another that sounds the same, you won't find a bad song by Queen they were brilliant ✌😀

[@andreasmith6528]

I was thinking about that too. He's still playing the Red Special 48 years later!

[@lisasmith2660]

@@andreasmith6528 yes he is, nothing else sounds like it on stage it's all he plays, except acoustic for songs like love of my life

[@dianecourtney2724]

Hi Joel ! Like your glasses👍. Love Killer Queen♥️ Thanks for your reaction. Queen are the GOAT 🔥♥️🔥♥️

[@bicj1179]

Loving your reactions to Queen, Joel, and appreciating your music content in general! As someone who grew up loving Queen, seeing your love for them develop is lovely to see.

[@marionpetford7374]

Morning Joel enjoyed that and always watch every thing you react to follow your dreams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿don’t get stuck in a rut.

[@Tessa-st9zx]

Great reaction, Joel! You might also watch Killer Queen 1981 Live in Montreal with Roger Taylor (drummer) singing I'm in love with my car - Roger's raspy voice while drumming. WOW, WOW !!!

[@fridaylong2812]

This song hooked me on Queen the first time (first Queen) I heard it! They were all four, masters of their instruments. Yes, a voice is an instrument.

[@fridaylong2812]

In the mid-70's, a friend of mine used to refer to Queen as "That weird band you like.", lol. I win. ;)

[@fionabarr6064]

Joel,be proud that you’re so interested in the countries around the world. Those same who have left you are closed minded . I’m in my 60s and look forward to each of your reactions you are a very special young man❤️

[@speedyreedy4878]

Another great reaction Jps. 👏🏽💕

[@lorijones9579]

Have you reacted to the official video of "Princes of the Universe," written by Freddie for the Highlander series (movie & tv)? It's wonderful.

[@anglosaxon5874]

You should do one of their very underrated songs "Spread Your Wings". It is one of my favourites from Queen.

[@adampryde1729]

I would recommend the bbc session version or the live killers version

[@kazshaw3945]

Brian May the best guitarist ever ,he doesn't just play it ,he makes it sing !

[@hughmuir3063]

That's why we are called Great Britain just because we are so Great!!! Queen being an example of how Great we are!!! So don't forget to book that trip over here.

[@sobelou]

How could I not love this reaction? You took me back to June 1974. Young student sharing a house with three others, south of London, in Kingston. Watching Top of the Pops in an old black and white TV. And then this. Queen and Killer Queen. My first time ever. Almost five decades later I'm still hooked on them. Freddie, and Brian, and Roger and John. Pure, sheer talent. Thanks!

[@juliannetomlinson]

This was my 1st time seeing Queen on television 1974 have been a Queen fan ever since.

[@Sion67Productions]

Good old fashioned lover boy is another good one that I reccomend Joel

[@LMTino]

Savvy, sophisticated, sexy this breakout song for Queen. That sound on "she's a killer Queeeenen" is just a thrill EVERY TIME.

[@maxinehoy7198]

excellent choice... but then anything by Queen is superb

[@alans.2735]

Hi Joel , a mimed performance but what a sound and what a visual impact. Thankfully this performance survives..much of Top of the Pops was junked prior to 1977. Best Wishes from the U.K.

[@jaytucker8834]

Queen - Death on two legs. A must listen too. Written about an earlier manager they had who hoodwinked them

[@lindaharrison8513]

The brilliant guitarist is Brian May. Please watch "I want to be free" video if you can get it, I think it was banned in America when it came out years ago.

[@beandean23]

You mean, 'I want to BREAK free'.

[@jameshiggins.openworld]

Queens music will live forever

[@josephinemonahan915]

Loved your reaction..I’ve seen this many times and it still amazes me...When this was made, Freddie was 28, Brian was 27, Roger was 25 and John was 23...so young and so talented 🤩

[@margaretpino3257]

You’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Queen’s music! Love your reactions! Look into some of Freddie’s solo work like “Made in Heaven”.

[@johnandrews3151]

Killer Queen was the first top 40 hit by Queen in the USA back in 1974. It peaked around #12. The album it's from is GREAT!

[@Legomaster2211.]

One of the many Queen songs I know off by heart. Here is some others: I want to break free, The Show Must Go On, Crazy Little thing called love, under pressure, somebody to love, don’t stop me now and Bohemian Rhapsody

[@twoofsix3b3g]

Freddie's cheekiness, playing John Deacon's guitar at 2:51 ..who else would do that? 😂😂😂

[@aragon1919]

try listening to to flash from the soundtrack from the film of the same name i was 14 when first heard killer queen on the radio and have been a fan ever since first single i ever bought was killer queen and first album was night at the opera.. first time i made out was to queens your my best friend.... so many great memories from one of the greatest bands of all time... along with dire straits lol

[@GinMae]

Thanks so much for your reaction! Whenever this song starts on car radio or TV, I immediately recognize five finger-snaps.. 1-2-3-4-5... "she keeps... " such a great song.. lol

[@michaellucas6466]

Joel, watch Queen live from Wembley stadium in 1986. It was the 'kind of magic tour'. I watched it for the first time in 30yrs just last week....and had shivers down my spine. One of the best live performances of all time👍

[@robertpearson8798]

This was the first Queen song that I ever heard. I think it was the first Queen song to hit the airwaves here in Canada.

[@TammyDenneym]

I have passed by your show so Many times , and finally decided to listen . I am so impressed with you . So young , and such a great reactor . WOW ❤ you blow most of the others away.

[@susanashcroft2674]

Queen...the gift that keeps giving! IMO

[@sherryheim5504]

Early Queen, absolute sophistication and totally Freddie. This song is perfection. Thank you for your reaction.

[@joyatodd]

Take a look at a brilliant interview with Brian May on Rick Beato's channel. Brian talks about the insane production values that Freddie brought to their work. And he was pushing the technology of channels way beyond anything previous. Their perfectionism is something Queen fans adore.

[@makila7715]

Joel, Marie Antoinette, as you may know, was Austrian (daughter of Empress Maria Teresa, who married off her brood all over Europe for strategic reasons), and we're famous for our cakes and patisseries. So Freddie's lyrics (Let them eat cake, she said) are on point and ironic. Freddie was a very cultured and respectful person. Whenever he was in Vienna he used to buy up art nouveau artefacts for his house Garden Lodge in London. Freddie had a penchant for Austria. DoRo production (Rudi Donezal and Hannes Rossacher) were Austrian film producers involved in Queen productions during Freddie's latter days. And Reinhold Mack ('almost' Austrian from Munich) was also the producer for major Queen songs. You strike me as someone who might be interested in such Queen titbits. I too love how today's youth is falling for Queen. I wish I had been this discerning in my younger days. Unfortunately they didn't capture my special attention then, and I only became a super fan after the movie BoRap. A blessing in a way since Freddie and Queen now enrich my live immensely.

[@carolineskipper6976]

Killer Queen was the first Queen single I remember hearing and they seemed so unique, even then. I watched that Top of the Pops, and remember being blown away! (BTW - widening your range of content is great- it will stop you becoming stale)

[@jaq4608]

My favourite Queen song! I’ve really been enjoying your Queen reactions. It’s fun to watch someone’s introduction to the fire that is Freddie and Queen. I’ve subscribed.

[@Dillon12]

Listen to Killer Queen and I'm Love With My Car Montreal 1981. You'll definitely like it!

[@pauletteraspberry2923]

I have loved watching you react to Queen! The first time I loved seeing you delight at their music. You still show delight, now.

[@marvalstith2749]

A hit Queen song about an elite Call Girl.

[@villagewitch6600]

If you have time maybe look at Brian May (Queen guitarist) opening the 2012 Olympics in London…he just keeps on getting better….xx

[@headrushindi]

This song is yet another precision masterpiece by the King of Queen. A little trivia about Ms Antoinette. Her Misquoted , or misinterpreted (Famous Line) came about when she was being briefed (allegedly) on the condition of the peasantry in the kingdom. When she was told that the common folk were starving she allegedly said " Let Them Eat Cake" . But many do not know that the "Cake" she spoke of was not a food item.Though I suppose that would be fitting and cruel also . The "Cake" she referred to was MUD. Specifically Dried Mud, which was commonly referred to as " CAKE" .

[@johnp8131]

Joel, if you get the opportunity, have a listen to some of their early album music. Probably not something to react to as many will only recognise the music they released as singles? Another option would be to watch the original "Highlander" film with Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Guess who did most of the music for it???

[@samnemeth-smyth6109]

If you needed any more proof that these guys, especially Freddie, are musical gods....here it is.

[@geekexmachina]

firstly think of it like this you may drop some subscribers but different content will open the algorithm to new subscribers so overall it should increase. remember this isnt the first switch up you have done, and each time you have gained, even from just 4 years ago. Queen are one of those bands which work because of the way the band cooperated on a musical level. There are other bands which have achieved this also, so they are not alone though there is so much out there that its not possible to find everything. Something notable is that outside of the music the stress of writing and composing and the push of fame and pressure to create and to surpass the last piece is what usually leads artists and groups to implode or explode. The only way that groups survive is by finding a way to cope and share the stress between each other. the best artists usually have one album that nearly broke them or in some cases did.

[@helenagreenwood2305]

This was the first Queen song I liked I was 13 in 1974 - you'll never hear a bad song from Queen ❤️

[@fredbiscuit...413]

Hello again from London, UK. The glasses look cool on you dude lol. And, the 'diversity of content' is awesome :)

[@katieburton8296]

“Let them eat cake” she said just like Marie Antoinette! Love all Queen but especially the early stuff, you should check them out live at the Rainbow 🌈 amazing he whole way through and you’ll definitely hear songs that haven’t heard before xx

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

This song is Queen’s first US hit from their 1974 album Sheer Heart Attack love your reaction x

[@johanassumner5468]

great new glasses.. a real professional look.... we just saw our king listening to queen.... both are monarchs!!!

[@leonarae8496]

This is the first Queen song I ever heard, back when I was 15 years old. Such, eloquent, intelligent lyrics. I’ve loved them ever since. After Killer Queen came White Queen (Live at The Odeon Hammersmith 1975 is their best in my humble opinion) & March of the Black Queen.

[@leonarae8496]

You should see this song live as a medley with I’m in Love with my Car, at Montreal. Roger on drums will absolutely blow your mind!

[@Slate-writer]

Queen were played on the radio in the UK all the time...😀

[@trina3902]

Joel, variety is the spice of life 👍👌 It's your channel, so you should do what you want. If narrow minded people unsubscibe, it's their loss. Keep doing what you're doing. Your channel is great, and I'm so glad that I came across it 💖💜

[@neil5877]

I’m Welsh and prefer it when you look at different places around the world Nameste my friend keep happy

[@debbieinglis143]

Looking forward to you going different places in world Joel .and learning about them .keep queen coming love there music

[@rcfreakamit]

I was not aware this was as early as 1974. Great performance, great reaction 👍👍

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

My introduction to Queen was with this song when it was released.

[@ziglarurquhart42]

The new glasses look class, JPS- timeless and effortlessly cool, just like you!

[@LadyDoe17]

Love this! And Freddie was in his element with this one!

[@colinsavage2101]

I doubt you will find a single track of Queen that you don't enjoy. Most incredible musicians with Freddie's unique voice - perfection. If you haven't watched the film Bohemian Rhapsody yet, I recommend that you do, it will give you a broader education of the group and of Freddie in particular, plus there are some phenomenal songs!

[@gerrimilner9448]

glad you are still enjoying queen. if you ever get here you will have to listen to it on vinal, the difference will blow your mind

[@carlh429]

Ahh 1974…the days when as a 9 year old I had trouble telling the difference between men and women from the back. Long hair was everywhere! Crazy times.

[@juliedowning7782]

Excellent song..enjoy 😃

[@rozhunter7645]

Love this from the album Sheer Heart Attack the first Queen album I ever got and remains to this day my favourite

[@Sophie.S..]

Killer Queen is about an up-market call girl. Love Queen and love your channel.

[@susanengland3919]

You look great and we appreciate having you react to Queen!

[@glen6945]

hi susan

[@Soulisblue]

Joel please get round to watching Freddie singing with Montserrat Caballe on the amazing song Freddie wrote Barcelona - it will blow you away it’s so unbelievable,😊