WHO IS QUEEN?! Gen Z Reacts to Queen Live Aid 1985 Full Concert

[@PerunLive]

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[@teresaclark2953]

Elvis could not have sang Crazy Little Thing, he had passed long before Freddie wrote it. 😀

[@cherry1851]

Dick. i saw Freddie live

[@triciac1019]

​@@teresaclark2953 yes, written two years after Elvis died.

[@strawhorn1]

What you need to remember was this isn't even a Queen concert and they have the whole crowd with them. If you watch the whole Live Aid concert you will understand why Queen stole the show.

[@chriss5165]

generational talent we won't see for decades

[@chelz1972]

Freddie wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" :)

[@sarahlynnie2000]

He wrote a dedication to Elvis, while in the bath, in 10 minutes!

[@maconwills4009]

Yes he did. Tribute to Elvis

[@davidshattock9522]

In the bath as we weretold

[@brandonlafaye6879]

It said you are a music producer. And you are saying Freddie covered this?

[@ririwaifox1381]

And Fred did the guitar work because Brian was still travelling so Fred layed the guitar work himself till Brian got there

[@sharonhalliday3180]

No covers! Check the author on each piece. All 4 wrote hits and are in the song writer's hall of fame as individuals. Crazy Little Thing Called Love is all Freddie's. Radio GAGa was Roger's creation, inspired by his young son. Lady Gaga was a big fan and took her stage name from the song. Most of the cups are tea with lemon or honey for his throat. Peter Hince, his roadie said they could barely hear each other as the sound was so deafening. They communicated through gestures and glances. The half stand allowed full stage movement and also exended his movement range and visibility to the audience

[@josephinemonahan915]

Sharon...this child “reacting” has no clue about Queen...can’t even be measured in his chat..chat...chat..thanks for saying that about “covers”...I’m off now ...can’t stand the yammering any longer...bye

[@bluebell3720]

Hall of fame Yes their are named individually But listed as a band at one entry Not individually at different times I think they were the first band? Or uk band

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

@@bluebell3720 First Band

[@ItsAlwaysTime4Tea]

I'm not surprised it was deafening!!! My mum was less than 4 miles away from Wembley at the time and could hear the crowd in the distance.

[@HolyRiotSoldier330]

One time Freddie was asked what instrument he plays and his response was “the crowd.”

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

They stole the show. I was there.....to the left hand side near the middle. I was 17. Myself and 3 friends travelled by train from Central Scotland to Kings Cross then walked to Wembley. We liked Queen but we were there because we were Adam Ant fans.....after that......Freddie and Queen were the the only band we would listen to. I'm now 55 and Freddie and the boys are still my number 1. God bless you Freddie R.I.P to the Legend.

[@patusisko5943]

omg you are sooo lucky!!😮

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

​@Patrycja Zając it's still a clear memory. Tickets were £25, which was expensive back then, but considering the stars we saw was well worth it....even Paul McCartney....what a day and night. Prince Charles and Princess Diana were also in the crowd. I'm fortunate to say 'I was there" 👍

[@amandalewington6525]

Lol…I went originally to see Sade.

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

@Amanda Lewington it's great who we were all massive fans of other artists, yet its Queen who stick in our minds fir their performance. Especially when we thought everyone had 20 minutes on stage, yet Adam Ant sang Vive Le Rock then went off.

[@kodiakblair2201]

@Ken Dodd's Tickling Stick , we were probably on the same train. Was a big deal for a 15 year old Falkirk laddie 🙂 £25 was dear for tickets but £1.50 for a beer was mental. Watched Queen's set from a bar in the stands, looking down at the crowd was amazing.

[@dianecomly6132]

I will not be a rock star. I will be a Legend. - Freddie Mercury

[@Queen71373]

Heck yes!!!! Our Freddie will always be The Most Loved and Talented Legend Of All Time!!!! 👑 May Your Precious Spirit Forever Rest In Peace, Love and Happiness Darling 💫💞🎆 Amen 🙏🏻 From Illinois USA February 18, 2023

[@sleinremmit7080]

@@Queen71373 And all the love right back to you from the Netherlands! My degus, Ms. Farrokh and Ms. Bulsara send their love too! 🥰

[@nordicbynature2775]

And he is ..and will be forever..RIP Freddy🥰

[@playmeri]

Freddie will ALWAYS be in our hearts and souls!

[@MsUltrafox]

Freddie was much more than just a rock star. He did opera, pop, rock, disco, and several other music forms.

[@donnanaples5214]

Crazy Little Thing Called Love is not a cover, it is there a song Freddy wrote it in the bathtub in 10 minutes as a tribute to Elvis. Also did you notice a Brian May switch his guitars three times in the song. Best live performance ever, best band ever. Freddie ruled that day, he will forever be be my favorite love them to pieces!! ❤️❤️

[@piscesloveempress]

and Freddie not Freddy smh.

[@sherryheim5504]

Brian said that they had no sound check for this performance and that they couldn't really hear each other on stage, but Queen uses so many signals between each other when they are performing that they managed to hold it together. Also, it was Queen's sound crew who handled the sound for the whole concert. Once early on, Queen were doing a performance and when Freddie grabbed the mic and it came away from the stand. Like the boss performer he was, and knowing that the show must go on, Freddie just went with it without even a hesitation. He liked the freedom it gave him to move around and how it became sort of a prop. He decided to keep it and it became his signature. Later on when wireless mics came out, Freddie continued with the stand and complained that he really did miss the cord. I love this performance, I have seen it so many times and watched it on TV the day that it happened. Actually, Freddie wrote "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" as a tribute to Elvis long after Elvis had already passed. He wrote it in 20 minutes while taking a bath. If you pay attention, you will see that Brian plays 3 different guitars in this song: acoustic, Stratocaster and his own Red Special that he built with his dad when he was a teen from junk they had laying around the house. He still uses that guitar almost exclusively in all his concerts. That is Spike Edney, a multi-instrumentalist, often referred to as the 5th member of Queen, on the piano, during "Crazy Little Thing..". Thank you for your reaction.

[@marvalstith2749]

They chose popular tracks for this VERY SPECIAL purpose from their discography to be appreciated by fans of any age any place in the world. Their time ,,,limit was20 min…John Deacon wrote many hits but their perfect selection didn’t include one of his. He didn’t mind. Cause they decided to include a new song…Hammer To Fall. The beauty of those great Queen guys was how well they worked together.

[@lizsmith9873]

My cousin held a Barbeque party that day and I got roped in to do the cooking. They took the TV out of the kitchen door to watch the concert and I got tipsy on wine while watching |Freddy. God knows what the food tasted like but I loved the concert and Queen and had a great time.

[@triciac1019]

Such talent!

[@nevalombard]

I’m 70. It was an awesome time to be alive. It feels happy that you appreciate this performance

[@lindastodola691]

Freddie was singing for the first time with the band in public- the mic stand accidentally broke so Freddie performed with the half stand- he kept and it’s made history- I love your reactions- yes it was a fabulous time to be alive- I am 71 and still listen to Freddie and Queen everyday- I’ve been a fan since 1976

[@sherrybrown5295]

Freddie's vocals are even more impressive when you realize he had a throat infection at the time. He powered through anyway and gave what most people consider the best twenty minute performance in rock history. RIP Freddie.

[@sandrabutler8483]

There were no covers, they rarely sang anything they hadn't written themselves. Two tracks from Dr Sir Brian May, one from Roger Taylor, and the rest written by Freddie, In this set nothing from John Deacon catalogue, they all sang, played different instruments, and Fred with his microphone stand when they first started he joined Roger and Sir Brian back in 69 and in 70 Queen began with a different bassist, they started as the four I grew up with 1971 and yes the mic stand broke instead of fixing it or asking for a different one Fred just carried on and this became his trademark, and he did this set against doctors orders he actually had a throat infection, and they rehearsaled for a week

[@donnalong402]

I've read that Freddie said of his throat at this show that it felt like he was gargling with broken glass. And he still sounds amazing.

[@tihomirrasperic]

and you forgot to say that acapella with the audience is "under pressure" which they did with David Bowie

[@sandrabrown4778]

Hence the “Ready Freddie” in the backing vocals. Great song as were they all.

[@janettesinclair6279]

The broken microphone was a great prop and Freddie used it for all sorts! Great show and only 20 minutes - imagine this level of music for their usual 2 hour shows!

[@davidedwards1705]

4:45 Freddie Mercury was the Real Deal. He could Sing, Play Piano, Play Guitar, Crowd Control at level Infinity, He wrote his own Music AND had a degree in graphic design and illustration, plus he wrote his own songs. I would love to go back in time and let Freddie know that 32 years after his passing young people are STILL listening.

[@sandrahilton3239]

this has been acknowledged by the music industry to be the best live rock performance in history. Nothing to date has replaced it and i hope never will. I watched this on TV and it was watched by approx 1.8 billion people world wide. Live aid was a concert where all well known stars performed for free to raise money for a famine in Africa. RIP Freddie Darling.

[@barrymitchell6444]

All true. Which makes a nice change in Queen at Live Aid comments 👍

[@barrymitchell6444]

The Best Live Performance Ever - (The music industry, 2005)

[@martinhegelius7445]

I was one of them.

[@AlbertZonneveld]

This was great and I saw it live on TV but I like Nightwish 2013 concert in Wacken as the best live rock concert ever.

[@barrymitchell6444]

@@AlbertZonneveld Never heard of it... so it couldn't have been that great.

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

The shortest 20 minutes that rocked the world and when Freddie stole the show.

[@binkytube]

Freddie was also sick during this show, but he went on anyway.

[@diane9656]

I was there. It was amazing

[@sandrabrown4778]

@@diane9656 I was there in spirit watching the show live in PA, USA. This always gives me the chills every time I see it!

[@diane9656]

@@sandrabrown4778 cool 😎

[@ejjjjforreal]

Come on Queen is not just Freddie

[@moniquecopeland5711]

I’m in love with a dead man. RIP beautiful Freddie❤ Thank you for the reaction.😊 all of the other commenters already corrected you on the “no cover” part 👏🏼👏🏼I’m also sad that I will never ever witness this greatness 😢

[@josie3028]

You're not the only one inlove with a dead man I'm too he is such agod music can't help it his presence on stage killing me that's why he has so many fans love him till this day

[@josie3028]

@@juliemarino393 you're so right may be it's freddie's spirit I can't get enough of him 💙🩵💜

[@dakota3718]

Me too….love this man, and the whole band, but yeah Freddie is the man ❤

[@Nandrea7627]

Go watch Queen with Adam Lambert. They’re still touring and they give incredible tributes to Freddie throughout 🙌🙌🙌

[@freddiefreak]

OMG me too! I’m so thankful we have all the footage of him but man, wouldn’t it be mind blowing to go back in time and experience Queen LIVE?!? They truly were the best Live band EVER! Love and miss you, darling Freddie ♥️♥️♥️

[@aerynoftalyn1307]

They had 20 minutes to capture a diverse crowd that had been there all day listening to various performers and bands. Genius selection of songs, Freddie's special genius of breaking down that barrier between the performer and the audience, it's an incredible exemplar of bonding with the audience. Freddie sometimes looks like he wants to fly right off that stage into the crowd.

[@vicandvin]

and then Bowie was next and was dreading it after the best performance of a band in a decade

[@minimeme020]

"probably fake beer"...this was '85, that was real beer, real singers, and the best live performance ever given.

[@ursabobsage351]

Not an Elvis cover but an homage to Elvis. Freddie wrote this in ‘79, Elvis died in ‘77. Spike Edney is most likely playing backup on piano. He toured with them so Freddie could work the stage more.

[@GyleCast]

Only Queen could write a tribute piece that's so good, half the world thinks it was written by the person it was a tribute to.

[@blastingweevil2968]

the Best 25 minutes in music history Still to this day .... listen to the crowd singing right from the start and it was not a "Queen" Crowd.. they were there for live aid queen were not even on the list untill 2 weeks before the concert. and think how good he sounds LIVE with NO Autotune whatsoever.... name 1 artist from today that can do this ?. over 80,000 people in wembly stadium and watched on TV by over a billion people....

[@Galantus1964]

So absolutely...

[@Nandrea7627]

I watched this in the kitchen with my Mum. We were dancing with Freddie and the crowd like the world could see us 🎉🙌🙌🙌

[@palerider12_5]

and Freddie played with the crowed...amazing connection!!!

[@mbsheisey]

I read somewhere recently that when they were remastering a Queen album, somebody suggested they try the autotune. The autotune could not operate with Freddie's voice. It could not operate with Freddie's vibrato.

[@m1co294]

@@mbsheisey I don't think that's true, since remasters are supposed to be, well, remasters. Simply the process of creating new masters for the songs so that they sound clearer. If anything was changed from the original source, it would be a remix. It's also worth mentioning that Queen Productions love to doctor their live albums. Live Killers? Almost everything in it is overdubbed; Live At The Rainbow? Back in 1992 it was first released as part of the Box Of Tricks LP and it was riddled with overdubs and pitch correction, the Fairy Fellers Master Stroke performance from the Box Of Tricks LP and the current official Live At The Rainbow release still has these blatant pitch corrections. Autotune will work just fine on Freddie, it's just that autotune shouldn't be used on Freddie, it's why I dread future Queen releases since they are absolutely, absolutely going to use autotune.

[@ichmeiner4531]

Freddie really was one of a (very special) kind. Musical genius, vocally gifted, played some instruments, great entertainer and performer and a wicked, sassy humor. What a combination.

[@deborahallen3318]

And Freddie was a true gentleman. 🌈🕊👑

[@annicecooper8105]

And THAT is how you work a crowd of 72,000. 👌

[@dakota3718]

You will never get another concert like this because there will never be another Queen…or Freddie, they were special together, magical, and of course Freddie was the best frontman ever to live on this planet…❤ he is one of the most amazing singer / performer ever…Not to mention his wonderful sense of humor, he’s playful and cute, the half mic stand is his signature-early on he broke the mic stand, he always loved running around the stage, so, he just kept going with the half mic stand, he has so much energy , passion and fun on stage, always…a wonderful man, he loved his audience, so missed ❤

[@RogerM9]

This was a brilliant day of live music. It was kicked off by Status Quo with Rocking All Over The World, and I just knew this was going to be an epic gig. This was not even a Queen gig as they were only persuaded to appear at the last moment, by which time all the tickets had been sold. Apparently when Freddie was conducting the crowd, this was unrehearsed and Brian May was thinking "Where is Freddie going with this?! We're performing live in front of 80,000 people, plus another billion on live TV all over the world. What could possibly go wrong?!" When they finished and were walking off stage, David Bowie was waiting in the wings to follow them, and he just said "You bastards!" To be fair, Bowie also did a great set, and was possibly one of the few artists who could follow Queen. It's a day I will remember fondly for ever.

[@lizsmith9873]

It was so hot that day.

[@sandrabrown4778]

I watched the entire concert televised live. Australia did a show too earlier that day. It was a wonderful time to be alive. So many great artists.

[@shirl790]

Who doesn't love to watch Queen on Live Live Aid it's iconic. The story of Live Aid is amazing, how it ever aired I don't know. Its in 6 parts if you ever get to watch it x

[@sharonvincent4238]

Each group was allowed only 20 minutes. Queen made the most of their time.

[@Damaaskrose]

Bob Geldof said they were the only ones that understood what he wanted

[@alanrickett2537]

Queen were on early as a 'fading' band Elton John was on just after them and summed up the feeling of the bands waiting to go on with the comment to them as they came off " bastards how are we meant to follow that"

[@worldtraveler3773]

What cover ? ??? Freddie wrote Crazy little thing caled love in 1979, two years after Elvis' death. It was his tribute to Elvis. BTW Metallica covered one Queen song Stone cold crazy

[@jaclynvc]

I still get amazed that just 3 guys (usually) play instruments and can accomplish so much. But when Freddie plays piano and adds to the three, they are beyond outstanding. Have loved them since 1974. Have seen them twice in the US. Best concerts ever and I've been to hundreds.

[@susanbrown4026]

I'm absolutely loving the reactions of the younger generations going crazy over this legendary performance by QUEEN!!! I have watched many different Podcasts of the reviews of this FANTASTIC live performance. It makes me so happy to see you enjoying this so much 😊. I haven't read the other comments, but there are great stories behind their performance. Firstly, they weren't even supposed to be playing that day, but showed up anyway and of course they were thrilled to have them. Freddie's doctor advised him not to sing and perform as he was pretty sick at this point. You could not possibly tell that he was sick at all. Also, none of the other bands and singers wanted to go on after Queen totally blew up the stage and crowd. How could anyone possibly do any better than they did. Another fun and interesting story is about Brian's guitar. He wanted his Dad to buy him an expensive guitar when he was a teenager, however they couldn't afford it. His Dad decided that they would build one together. I believe that it took them around one year to build it. Believe it or not, that is the guitar that they built together. To this day, Brian still uses that same guitar 🎸. I highly suggest that you watch the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody ". There are many behind the scenes stories that I never knew. I was first introduced to Queen at about 20yrs old. I was dating a guy who loved and shared "Queen " with me. To this day, I am extremely grateful to him for sharing his love of Queen with me. I'm a lifelong fan and NOBODY else can compare. Was and always will be legends!!! Thanks for sharing your reaction with me. 😊

[@PerunLive]

Thank you for the lovely comment and letting me know all the extra interesting facts :)

[@widsof7862]

when everyone booked for this event, Queen hadn’t confirmed they were playing so this isn’t even a Queen crowd as such

[@eva1892]

I have been a big Queen fan since I was ten. I was thirteen when Freddie passed and I still remember that day like yesterday. You are right that it's fake beer. Freddie had a shore throat and had somekind of honeydrink in it. Still you wouldn't notice. He was such a performer. You live forever in our hearts Freddie! Love you forever!

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Perun! love your reaction... BTW, Crazy Little Thing was a Queen original - Freddie wrote it in the bathtub ... lol.. he said he was inspired by Elvis... also, credit to the BAND... check out drummer Roger on those high vocals! Look forward to more from you...

[@mmaloneym]

Freddie always had the mic without the stand. It was his “gimmick”. Very early on one broke off the stand and he didn’t miss a beat and continued to sing with the pole attached. He kept it that way. He always played “Air guitar” with it.

[@bluebell3720]

Happened with his previous band Kept it for Queen

[@jackieroberts7895]

Its also because he's a Virgo ruling planet mercury Hermes holding the Caduceus in his left hand

[@restitvtororbis5330]

Honestly, I'm kinda shocked nobody else does it because just holding a microphone to your face has always felt weird to me. Holding with one had means you probably need to do something expressive with the other one and holding with 2 hands low key kinda looks silly. The half mic stand is basically a prop for your other hand to work around. Think of it like Freddie's personal Version of a fidget spinner, it's not necessary, but it gives him something to do while guitar solos are going and gives him something else to work around when he's singing.

[@bettybaby63]

John was always an anchor behind Freddie when he was at the piano. Yes, no ear pieces. Eternally captivating. Eta. @9:48 pm Brian & Freddie come Back on. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

[@mmaloneym]

Queen didn’t do covers. The only time I know of is when Freddie individually did The pretender. He wrote Crazy Little Thing called Love as a tribute to Elvis.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

God save the Queen ?

[@debraharrison8676]

Queen had the advantage of playing arenas and huge venues around the world. Freddie always managed to have great audiance participation...They also rehearsed this performance to the point they had it down to the second. A great performance!

[@dandidu7]

A lot of people don't know Freddie Mercury had perfect pitch. He played the piano and guitar as well as singing. At this concert he came out sick with his throat. Her doctor advised her not to sing. Without being 100%, it was the best concert of the night. Absolutely insane.

[@ellenstrack6274]

To this day still remember the first thrill of his walking out on stage. I was in Philidelphia and we were as enraptured and engaged as the English crowd. We could watch them and they watched us on screens above the stage....it was true magic and the best 22 minutes of music I ever heard.

[@freddiefreak]

Great reaction! It’s so awesome to see young people discovering and enjoying Queen and Freddie even now over 30 years after Freddie’s death in 91.

[@natasjadirken5633]

I was already a big time fan of them and I was so hyped with them playing at Live Aid. I watched from minute one and couldn't wait until Queen would play. I sat on the couch and next I sat on the floor, and then I crawled closer and just wanted to crawl into the tv 😂 And the entire time they played I cried, well tears were just rolling down my eyes without me realizing it! There still isn't a week that goes by without me playing a Queen song, they have become a part of my life! *Forever Freddie*

[@dennissanjuan1486]

Freddie Mercury was one of a kind performer. I wished I was there to witness the greatest live rock performance of all time. This was the moment when UK was ruled by another Queen.

[@sandrahilton3239]

if you want to see how they all sing, review the song, One by ONe, only the good die young. Sir Brian May is one of the best guitarists. This is the only band in history where every band member wrote multiple number 1 songs. John Deakin was a world class base guitarist. Freddie wrote a pretty thing called love. it was his tribute to Elvis. Queen still perform with Adam Lambert and are still a wonderful band. Lots of gigs on youtube.

[@grahamgresty8383]

I remember this day well: the concert was broadcast world wide and at least one third of the world's population tuned in for at least 5 minutes throughout the day. I saw Queen live on their 'News of the world ' tour: just unforgettable!

[@ririwaifox1381]

He had a vocal issue just before performing but like the professional he is he walked out on stage and owned it like a true rock God would ....tip of the hat and a nod of approval from me you're still my number 1 frontman

[@thrindalsgameroom6550]

We don’t have shows like this anymore because we don’t have artists and bands that can pull it off anymore.

[@lindarogers2271]

That's true because they are so into auto tuning that when they sing live the sound is not there. Also singing in the open you need to be a real singer because you don't have the walls or ceiling for the sound to bounce off. That's why 80s and earlier music was better true singing artist and musicians.

[@nanaprn7809]

It's always so.much fun to watch someone experiencing Queen and Freddie for the first time. This was particularly enjoyable because the musician is so young . I found myself smiling throughout. Great job!! Love to know that Freddie continues to be a force for enjoyment.

[@harleyadam4813]

Even before watching this video, I'll say the only thing I'm going to say. I watched the entire run of Queen. Beginning to end. No other rock musician has ever known how to control a crowd like Freddie Mercury.

[@henriquelaydner4080]

I read and heard comments on authorship, set list, theatrical and musical performance, crowd interaction, broadcasting audience, but the most amazing detail about this performance is that there’s no playback. Today’s alleged superstars are incapable of delivering a regular concert without it.

[@yerviniansamvel]

That was a real talent,real instrument and real concert,rare talent and beautiful man

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Freddie was more than a singer, more than a performer. Freddie was an Entertainer. He could hold a crowd of tens of thousands in the palm of his hand and loved every second on stage. Especially since at this concert I think he had already had his HIV diagnosis.

[@Lizzard85351]

There were about 72,000 at Wembley and also nearly 90,000 of us at Kennedy stadium in Philadelphia at the same time. Fantastic!

[@debraleesparks]

I remember staying up all night here in California to watch the whole concert. It was broadcasted live all over the world! Love Grandma Debbie

[@Itsakindamagic]

The audience always knows the songs as well as the band. This speaks loudly to their magnetism. The audience obviously listens to lots of their music at home.

[@gracielahonig]

Freddie wrote this song in 10 minutes while took a bath. Is an homage to Elvis

[@susanhouse938]

John Deacon the bass guitarist built Queen's amplifiers. Queen is a mega-talented band! Go back and review the bands history, you will be amazed!!!

[@mikeyc1348]

Wireless microphones? NO! I was there, Queen (Freddie) was amazing! Good luck to you x

[@jca111]

There were wireless mics in the 80s, but they were analogue and prone to interference.

[@germanmagicstories]

The best performance in music history. This concert was legendary

[@daveloboda1769]

One thing to remember here is that Freddie had a throat infection and his doctor had said that he shouldn't perform - he then went out and did this. The GOAT, the best frontman of any band ever.

[@kennikitty]

And this is one of Freddie's best live performances of Hammer to Fall. Given the circumstamces, it's crazy what he achieved vocally.

[@Broomrider1492]

I was 31 years old and watched this on TV with my 13-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter in 1985. They loved it and so did I.

[@dekulruno]

Crazy thing is this wasn’t a queen crowd there were dozens of bands some even bigger than queen at the time. But Freddie won over the crowd and had them singing along.

[@dekulruno]

Also the half mic stand was a signature of Freddie that happened by accident in one of their early sets but he liked using it as a prop and kept doing it throughout the years. Also you can tell he’s playing to the camera a lot this concert was a milestone in that it was simulcast worldwide with bands in the UK and US taking turns performing

[@Queen71373]

This was The Live Aid Concert at Wembley Stadium on July 13, 1985. It was for the Famine of hungry children in Ethiopia. This Was Freddie's And Queen's Best Performance And Concert In The World!! Also is was Televised to more than 1.5 Billion People!!! I watched it, and I'll never ever forget it!!!! Thank you very Perun for showing this!! Also at the end your video cut off the end of We Are The Champions. The song was completed. Blessings and Love 💞 From Illinois USA 🇺🇸 February 18, 2023

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

No covers, 'Crazy Little Thing' was 100% a Freddie original, the only time Queen would do covers was at the end of the gig when they had some fun with their Rock n Roll medley. The crowd at Live Aid was around 70,000 which for Queen wasn't particularly big, considering they hadn't long returned from South America where they'd played in front of crowds in excess of 250,000!

[@jodawson5268]

No it's not a cover, Freddie wrote this song as a tribute to Elvis.He even does an Elvis impression. He did one as a tribute to John Lennon in the John Lennon style called Love is real.

[@patriciakent6728]

So glad you like this so much. New to Chanel..react to anything Queen is fine with me!!!!

[@allandavidson2015]

Seeing and hearing how much Freddie was liked from a young guy like yourself. Is awesome. So pleased you enjoyed it. He was a legend

[@rybock]

You may want to check out the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert, also done at Whembley. A lot of stars came out to support Queen in a full show.... my absolute favorite is Annie Lennox stepping in for Freddie to join David Bowie in "Under Pressure", and oddly, Liza Minelli leading everyone who performed in the last number of "We Are the Champions"... I think it is the ending song, like you aren't done at a Billy Joel concert until Piano Man plays.

[@deniseleger2683]

Greatness 😊 thanks for your reaction 😊

[@spacefanatic]

Apparently he had a bad throat and was told by a doctor not to do this concert. However Queen did and smashed it. Every performer had an allotted time and would be shut off if they overran. However, Queen finished exactly to the second. Every member of Queen wrote songs and they also all had University degrees.

[@donpietruk1517]

They were actually 8 seconds over but Bob Geldoff, who organized Live Aid, wasn't going to cut them off because he had begged Freddie to do it as Queen had initially declined.

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

They never declined. If you watch the clock and the lights they finished right on the second. The last note was on the yellow light.

[@barbarabrundage4625]

Queen’s incredible musicianship is totally captured in their live performance of The White Queen at Hammersmith.

[@binkytube]

It's such a shame that Rami Malek had none of Freddie's quirks at all. It was a flat movie.

[@mrtim5363]

18:23. Brian May discovers his guitar is not working & quickly runs back to find the issue. Freddie is singing the opening verse w/the crowd, when the guitar doesn't come in, he knows there's an issue, w/out missing a beat he says. Sing It Again!!! Repeating the verse w/the crowd giving Brian May extra time to come in & he does. (Teamwork)

[@miksbrennan3613]

The last week I've been watching reactions to this concert and video. So far, you have been the best one! Enjoyed your reaction! Keep it up! ❤

[@bluebell3720]

The extra Freddie and Brian came back in the evening and performed Is this the world we created They wrote together

[@tanjee2698]

As soon as you said I wanna be there when they were all clapping in sync it's mostly because nobody was holding a smart phone 😅 just enjoying to be alive and be part of it and soaking up the power of unity. ❤️‍🔥

[@elizabethbaker9745]

Sat and watched a more technical analysis of this performance by Fil from Wings of Pegasus. They had a 20 minute slot. From getting on to leaving it was 20 minutes and 25 seconds. Despite all the ad libs they were bang on. These guys were masters of their craft in every way. I remember being glued to the telly that afternoon.

[@RiverSong5683]

Sang fabulously, piano, wrote, produced, … they all had great parts in putting together all their songs. They were a real team. He always tried to tell interviewers they were equal in the group, all four. He was only the lead SINGER, not the leader of the group.

[@mrright3277]

I always thought it was cool Brian May played three different guitars in Crazy Little Thing Calle Love.

[@pipmaple]

I was fortunate to be there that roasting hot day and Queen absolutely nailed it Best gig of my life !

[@pattylisk6170]

Omg I’m so jealous

[@kathrynnewton5203]

Years later, at a rock concert, someone played Queen to warm up the crowd, Nearly all of them sang up a storm because the music was so good.

[@amys8630]

It was a Green Day concert. When I feel the need for a quick mood boost I watch it. You can feel the love for Freddie and the music

[@lindawallace3065]

There is one more song they sang it’s called is this the world we created…beautiful track🌻🇬🇧🌻

[@christypriest30]

How can you say you’re in the music business but didn’t know about one of the best musicians in our lifetime?

[@amandalewington6525]

Yes…for a musician, this guy isn’t very knowledgeable about a broad genre.

[@lindarogers2271]

Because some people only works with their genre...

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

Do not say stuff 13 years before I was born! It makes me feel ancient, truly old! Queen we’re and always will be the greatest musicians ever! No tricks, no effects just pure talent! Did you know Brian May and his father built that guitar from the ground up!

[@iixorb]

We’d been up to Wembley during the day (no tickets) but could hear the concert outside the stadium. Got back well in time to watch this live on the TV. Great times ! (although not for those who the cause was for). Absolutely unique event back then.

[@bluebell3720]

Mic When he was with ibex/ wreckage It wasnt secured properly so when he got hold of it it came off He decided he liked it as a gimmick So when they formed Queen in 1970 he kept it

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

The energy was electric! I watched it live. It was also aired all across the world in order to raise funds for Africa's starving people. It made such a difference here! Ethiopia got a lot of relief.

[@jackietomkinson933]

It is an unwritten rule by Queen fans that you never talk during any Brian May solo's... respect.

[@pattylisk6170]

Never quite understood why people say this considering you are watching a reaction video. You can always go and watch the original

[@piscesloveempress]

@@pattylisk6170 shut up, when Brian plays

[@jackietomkinson933]

Perun please let me set this reply you gave into context. I was there at the live aid concert. I was there when queen did their concert at wemberly I was also there at their concert on Knebworth. Brian May has the respect of fans he is a master of his craft. that is why when he plays respect is shown to him. If you listen carefully again you will hear the crowd fall silent and just wave their arms. I understand your comment about it been a reaction video but having been a Queen fan since I was 13 years old and now 63 years old Queen fans from my era and even today if you see the many concerts including the Queen Elizabeth 11 platinum jubilee you will hear the same reaction when he plays.. respect. I have been lucky to meet with all of the members of Queen several times as my brother also a physicist(like Brian) and has done some 'jamming' sessions with Brian. I felt I needed you to know that I meant no offense to you I just made the comment out of respect not ignorance.

[@barrymitchell6444]

@@jackietomkinson933 Garbage!!! I've been a Queen fan since 1973. Whilst I've never done so, Queen fans have always talked and made other sounds during all of May's solos. Of course someone's going to talk throughout all of a reaction video.

[@barrymitchell6444]

@@jackietomkinson933 May was never a physicist either... he's an astrophysicist. Btw, have a listen to a Knebworth bootleg, and hear the crowd talking and shouting during May's solo. May would always prefer the atmosphere of a cheering crowd over silence while he plays anyway.

[@walover165]

Also, if you want to see the modern version, Queen + Adam Lambert performed this exact set for Fire Fight Australia in 2020.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Adam Lambert is so worthy of Freddie's microphone.

[@christypriest30]

Freddie was and always will be the greatest frontman!

[@lbloveslife25-LisaBZ]

This was a huge fundraiser for HIV/AIDS, I remember watching it on TV. There upwards of 75K there. Queen actually wasn't at first slated to perform. It was only once he found out about it that he made sure they were there. Each iconic band had 20 minutes to perform, Freddie was actually not well prior to this show due to having AIDS himself, although here he still looked remarkable, so sad that within a few years that horrendous disease got him. He was so incredible! During the piano beginning of Bohemian Rhapsody, just after the second verse begins, he blew his mother a kiss, something he promised her he would do. He passed away just 6 years later (actually the day before my 27th birthday in Nov 1991). I loved watching your reactions to this incredible 20 min of this iconic performance! It was one of the very best!

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

You have seen the movie - but it is not a documentary .This was a fundraiser for the famine in Ethiopia! Freddie had a throat condition - but he wasn't diagnosed with AIDS till 1987! and he died in November 1991. Blowing the kiss happened in the movie - - who knows what really happened? I love the movie - but go on watching the documentaries - here on KZbin - being critical - not all you see is the truth.The huge fundraiser for HIV/AIDS was the memorial concert in 1992 - find it on KZbin.

[@josie3028]

So right who wouldn't want to see that greatness freddie is unique great showman ever and yes the crowd are captivated by him no one can be replace with freddie he is alegend great reaction💯

[@dropzone9639]

Never tire of seeing the greatest concert of all time ❤❤

[@ClassicWorld19]

Me neither

[@mrkdwld]

Do you play an instrument? Freddy: yes, the audience

[@karlmcgowan9375]

Another cool thing that happened on that Saturday, was seeing Phil Collins live in London. Then 4 or 5 hours later seeing Phil Collins live from Philadelphia. This is back when you could fly to the US in 3 hours.

[@annedunne4526]

Live aid was not just a rock concert. It was the first time that people in the USA and UK could watch rock acts by satellite simultaneously and was the brainchild of Bob Geldoff, pop singer and Irish man.

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

Freddie had a throat infection that day and was told not to sing, but Freddie would never back out. He only drank tea and honey on stage that day..one sip. If you paid attention Brian played three guitars for Crazy Little Things Called love. Autistic, Fender, and his red special. Queen wasn’t on the original list of artists so the crowd wasn’t a Queen crowd but, as you see every audience is a Queen audience. This was broadcast all over the world 1.9 billion people watched Live Aid. This included 72,000 at Wembley Stadium in London and 89,000 at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. This is considered to be the best live concert in rock n roll history. Queen stoled the show that day. You watched a bad version of the concert with the end cut short. Well I have gone on long enough. TY for the reaction.

[@Hypnobunny1]

LOVE YOUR REACTIONS YOU NEVER TALKED THRO IT FOR YOUR RESPECT I THANK YOU 🥰

[@freddiefreak]

Using the bottomless mic stand was his gimmick as he told a friend once. The story is that during one of his very early performances he couldn’t get the mic stand height to adjust how he wanted and finally just yanked it right off its base. ♥️🎤👨🏻‍🦱

[@josephdonnelly1001]

Watched this live back in ‘85…..remember getting goosebumps during Radio GaGa….it was not long after the original video where the crowd is seen clapping just like at Live Aid.

[@carolineconstable4517]

There was 1.5 billion people watching this from around the world , nobody knew queen were playing it was a last minute thing 😊

[@martinbobfrank]

Queen the band, Freddy especially, was the pinnacle of music. In a time when I was young, and I'm 55 now. They sang this when I was young. It's good that younger people still appreciate it. Freddy was a music god!