My Favorite "Queen Song" - Somebody To Love | Reaction| George Michael | Freddie Mercury Concert

[@kimberlylitzkow2511]

That was one of the most amazing performances. George Michael was one of the best singers and songwriters of all times. He had such a smooth, velvety and perfect voice. The best thing about him is he sounded better on person than on a recording. I was lucky enough to get to see him on his Faith Tour. Hands down the best concert I've ever seen. He was truly amazing and gone way way too soon.

[@FLmickey90]

George NAILED this song!! I LOVED how Freddie did this song, but LOVED how George did this song and did it justice in his own way to perfection!

[@bernicequigley4629]

Approximately 72, 000 people attended. George absolutely nailed it and stole the show.

[@rolybling]

That's how you cover a Queen song. Phenomenal.

[@v.b6028]

As a lifelong fan of George Michael, I’m not surprised that he nailed this. I’ve seen this clip many times, and it always warms my heart to know that he did the song justice. Can’t think of any other singer who could do this song and be as close to Freddie Mercury’s voice. I have all the albums of George Michael as a solo artist, and he always sounded fantastic. His voice was massive, built for stadiums, in the same way Freddie’s was. I was devastated when GM passed. His voice was phenomenal.

[@ritchiec6317]

A LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE FOR A LEGENDARY SINGER BY A LEGENDARY SINGER. PERIOD

[@MomCatMeows]

💯

[@teensymom1420]

A little background on this performance. George was really nervous to sing this song because it was not only his favorite Queen song, it was Freddie's favorite as well. Around this time, George had fallen in love for the first time in his life with a Brazilian named Anselmo Feleppa. The day Freddie passed, George learned that Anselmo tested positive for HIV which was a death sentence at that time. Talking about his performance George said he knew he had to not only pay tribute to his idol and friend Freddie Mercury but he also had to pray for Anselmo. He said these two things drove him to give the best performance he could. Sadly he would lose Anselmo to the same dreaded disease that took Freddie just 2 years later. There was 72,000 people at the concert and another 2 billion watching live on television which is how I saw it. People who had never heard of George Michael and people who were never big fans of his walked away from the concert being one. I would encourage you to react to more of George Michael's live performances. He is always pitch perfect. I have never heard him sing a bad note. He also has amazing duets with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Elton John to name a few. I would normally tell people to not even try to sing songs made famous by some of the best singers of all time such as Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bonnie Raitt, etc....unless you are George Michael. After hearing songs he covered don't forget to listen to songs he wrote, arranged, produced and of course sang himself. An underrated talent to be sure. He was one of a kind and truly one of the best vocalist of all time IMO. Thanks for doing this reaction.

[@alanshepherd4304]

Notice the little smile Brian gave George Michael, a sort of, you nailed it mate!!! and boy did he!!😂😂🇬🇧

[@rhondadananay2106]

Guitarist gave him a nod and a smile letting him know he had nailed it!

[@Neilsmu]

Great reaction video… watching your growing amazement and appreciation of George Michael, as you say ‘knocking it far out of the park’ was just splendid. Thank you 🤗

[@cindyphifer970]

Read an article about George and he said this was one of his proudest performances in front of 80,000 people. You should check out his videos, One More Try and I Can't Make You Love Me

[@robertacolarette1594]

He was the only one on the bill that night who completely nailed a Freddie Mercury song. You should see the KZbin video of him rehearsing this. David Bowie is there watching and is really applauding at the finish. Concert goers that night were surprised to see George as part of the program. They were pleasantly surprised afterward. So was Queen. They even asked him to tour with them as their lead vocalist.

[@PFCD]

George Michael's Talent can never be overstated. This is also an extremely difficult song to sing and he made it look effortless.

[@Damalatorian]

In my mind George Michael were the only singer who could have been able to replace Freddie. This whole concert were amazing and George Michael's part were one of the few times I ever seen my father totally break down in tears (but smiling while doing it). I thank my father for loving Queen.

[@caricatures9155]

George interacted with the crowd during all his performances remember he wrote sung produced arranged and played most of the instruments on his songs an absolute genius

[@pjtrevor]

One of the best covers of Queen song by George Michael loved it, both sadly missed music today just does not compare.

[@cindyphifer970]

Love George and Queen

[@rhondadananay2106]

72,000 Queen and George Michael fans!

[@angeleyes564]

George Michael are hall of famer

[@KingKong-rb6xj]

George Michael was a legend, 10 US and 11 UK number one's

[@rosamiller8687]

He was just freaking legendary! A phenomenal songwriter. Just look up how many Ivor Novello and ASCAP awards he won for songwriting. Beautiful and talented human being.

[@xmoomoo9158]

George Michael…. LEGEND.❤️

[@rosamiller8687]

What ashame, he is underrated in the US. In the rest of the world, he is a MEGA star.

[@georgemarin2583]

George was the biggest pop star in the US between 1987-88, had two songs of the year in the States (Careless Whisper 1985 and Faith 1988), several number one hits with Wham and by his own and sold million of records. He wasn't underrated in the US.

[@rosamiller8687]

Yes, you are right, he was the biggest pop star in the late eighties. When I said he was underrated in the US, is because after that period, he was still a mega superstar in the rest of the world, and most especially, the u k up until his death. In fact, when I bring up his name to people in the states, I always hear back from them about the struggles and issues he had with the tabloids. They don't even realize that he was still very celebrated and extremely popular in the rest of the world after Faith.

[@louiseanderson1505]

George was absolutely A. M. A. Z. I. N. G ❤️

[@debwebster6608]

Never cover Freddie... unless you're George. I miss them both!

[@ShadowhispersBand]

well put !

[@jonperans]

I don't think there has even been a better live singer than George Michael. You should check out the songs he did for a concert to Princess Diana in 1993

[@Steve_the_Lion]

I agree

[@boyboy-nr5sc]

He also sang 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives' that night with Queen and Lisa Stansfield

[@GriffinUSA]

The album "Listen Without Prejudice" by George Michael is absolutely a masterpiece. Great reaction!

[@MomCatMeows]

Yas!!! ❤

[@anthonypallen7919]

He can really really really sing. Not many can do his catalog

[@angiemottershead1394]

This was such a testament to Freddie that it doesnt get better than this. Brian Mays face and crowd interaction says it all. Have goosebumps and tears. O.M.G. Much love without interuptions. Lol. Xx

[@bk4062]

Hi Tom, Which One Of George's Concerts. This will blow your mind, It did mine after watching all videos & then, then watched one of his full concerts, WOW! Now I have almost everything I can possibly get about George Other than cooky stuff. George always includes his audiences, Always! And you can always see how much fun & how he loves his fans. That was one of the beautiful things I've always enjoyed about George. If you go back to his Faith Concerts, Well you'll see! Along the way of experiencing George, Look up the man he was & is. For me & I know many others are just blown away by things he's done that we never know about until after his passing. I really could write a book right now but be glad that I'm not up for that, right now. Anywho, watch his interviews, recording sessions, anything you can, & you'll appreciate him for more than anyone you could come up with. LOL my friend, Welcome to our world, Of George Michael!🎶🎤🕯😇🥰💕

[@kv4320]

What a very, very, very nice/sincere/good reaction to a wonderfull performance, Tom! The more since you are obviously a Queen-fan...

[@Alex-vk1qt]

George Michael sang 3 songs that night. '39 and These Are The Days Of Our Lives as a duet with Lisa Stansfield.

[@ellesee7079]

This concert was at Wembley, same as The Kind of Magic and Live Aid concerts. 72,000 there. Also George said he didn't want to change the song when he sang it, although he was a little worried about the high note!! I think it was a fitting tribute!

[@nicholashylton6857]

George Michael did it his own way but in his inner soul you could feel Freddie was in there as well.

[@mildredwolf8722]

Freddie is smiling ❤

[@gohumberto]

The first Single I ever bought, so it means a lot to me. I never thought it could be sung by anyone else, but George absolutely nailed it.

[@jonnylumberjack6223]

I was an older teenager when this concert was played. I was a huge George fan, always had been since I was a wee kid growing up with Wham! Mostly I was a rock chick, but I loved George. The reaction to this performance was massive. George had always been kind of written off by the UK music media, because of Wham! He was just a pretty boy who wrote silly pop songs. Then he did this, and the whole world realised what an incredible vocal talent he was. I was so proud of him! Damn I miss him. Still remember the day Freddie died too, that was a massive deal. Don't know why it's always the good ones we lose first.

[@maryhuhnke8496]

This Tribute hit me hard! Freddie Mercury, George Michael and ultimately David Bowie..performed at Wembly.

[@deborahhalbert3372]

You should do more reactions to this tribute concert! But yeah, George Michael got quite the pipes!

[@AnthonyKellett]

Told you! 😊

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Wembley Stadium 74K People!!

[@fnjsaunders]

Queen Sheer Heart Attack

[@terrigabriel582]

George is a Winner for Sure....Was Wondering if You've Ever Ventured in to Freddie with Montserrat Caballe, His Love of Opera, Their Song "HOW CAN I GO ON " or "BARCELONA", both beautiful, just curious 😊🙏

[@debbiewelty788]

72,000 in audience and 2 million on tv

[@garyfrew5569]

1 billion on TV 👍

[@sanhestar]

this is a great performance and also a real great setup. I stil prefer George's rehearsal of that song which is also on youtube.

[@alanshepherd4304]

I actually prefer this George Michael cover to the original!!😂😂🇬🇧

[@mirjanabittar7781]

me too 👍👍

[@Becks-fi6xl]

He’s wasn’t under. rated at all, he was massive in the UK, thanks for your great reaction Take a look at him performing live ‘The long and winding road’ - a Beatles song.

[@Ginag9232]

Please play killer/papa was rolling stone 1993 concert of hope Michael George thanks Gina

[@andresjuan8783]

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to CAMILO SESTO: Getsemani ( live 1977').

[@leslieshand4509]

Raised about 750 million with the concert. The rest of the band didn’t know to do it, so they created an HIV/AIDS foundation. And I think Wembley is a 70,000 person site