Queen: 1980 - Another One Bites The Dust: Top of the World (Episode 19)

Queen kick off the 1980's in style with what would become their biggest selling single ever. But in true Queen fashion, it was a song unlike any of their others, coming from an unlikely source, and representing another massive gamble.
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Queen: 1980 - Another One Bites The Dust: Top of the World (Episode 19)
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[@TommyMaqueenie]

It makes me so happy that Deaky wrote their biggest selling single, it's well deserved

[@chazvalvo2840]

JD deserved the recognition for penning Queens Biggest Hit. Humble, Polite and Kind. A perfect example that a gentleman should aspire to be like.

[@susanashcroft2674]

Totally agree.

[@susanashcroft2674]

@@chazvalvo2840 Totally agree.

[@sdavis5001]

John Deacon ROCKED!! Always will…..wherever you are, you’re missed & loved FOREVER ♥️♥️♥️

[@saritatambayong4002]

And till this day still the most popular and recognizable bass line. Even to people who are not that into music.. John Deacon genious. A legend.

[@rodb9275]

Yes, and oddly, the overlooked member of this band. But that's not uncommon for the bassist, I guess. He is spectacular.

[@corinnegomez1990]

Quiet John is wonderful, friend, loyal to the very end. Love him to bits.

[@jesuslovestheacid2162]

Under Pressure not? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2GUgoSQrtFglas

[@thechangeofyes8179]

@@jesuslovestheacid2162 “Another One Bites The Dust” is often considered as having the greatest bass line of all time while “Under Pressure” is known for having one of the most iconic bass lines of all time!:) The more you know!

[@Realtrollking2988]

I've never met someone not into music

[@janiquevaillot8554]

Deaky was really the secret weapon of QUEEN. A Real genius. Hope he is happy in his retirement with his family and friends. He wrote very good songs. Good bassplayer and good song writter. He was so sad when Freddie's gone... He knew that QUEEN wasn't be able to be the GREAT QUEEN ever more Without Freddie. I'm still agree with him. All my respects for this lovely artist.

[@emmanuelterronesdominguez9509]

Deaky is amazing bassist and genius of Queen Deaky is the secret arm of Queen

[@mannyontrailPCT]

We need more John. How many of us soooooo want this!? RIGHT?? 🤎U Deaky!!

[@shirabetty8483]

Michael said “Put that song out!” He was right, it got No.1　in the US again! John would play the rhythm guitar too that's why John could write a lot of fantastic songs, he wasn't just a bass player, but was also a great song writer and the guitar player too. Thank you John, thank you Queen. アリガトウ

[@gaminglegend]

@Paul Thomas Maybe he was a tipping point for Queen to release it

[@michaelsangel73]

Of course mj is the best in the world. Very smart. Would of been neat to see them both on stage together

[@vickyr3258]

@Paul Thomas But the interview was done decades after this was released.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

John Deacon was the best. One of many of his great masterpieces. Thank you,John for giving us your all. Continue to enjoy your retirement.

[@JonBecker81]

Still one of the funkiest bass lines in history and written by some little scrawny shy British dude. If you don’t at least have your toes tapping when that song starts then you need to check your pulse.

[@michaeldennistooley4271]

You don't need your musical taste checked as you dropped my religion funk hehehe have a blessed day my musical friend 👑

[@Muhdah1972]

There's nothing scrawny about John Deacon ☺️🎸⚡🔥

[@JonBecker81]

@@Muhdah1972 well I mean he’s kind of scrawny. They all were. He weighed like 130 lbs soaking wet.

[@Daniela_Germany]

I get your point but have you seen 4:33? Doesn't look little and shy at all. :-) What a body language...!

[@adonaiyah2196]

Its inspired heavily by chic's good times as john deacon hung around the studio while it was being recorded nobody talks about this fact

[@irenerguez.6932]

Another one Bites the Dust!!! ♥ Great song by Deaky!!! ♥ QUEEN FOREVER!!! 👑 ♥️

[@a.t.m873]

John Deacon always gave his best

[@deacysmolbean7722]

In short, Deacy is a genius. 😉

[@andreasmith6528]

I just love that John Deacon wrote the most recognizable, iconic bass line of all time for himself. If people think they don't know any Queen songs, all you have to do is start singing "Bom bom bom, ah bup bup by-ah bup."

[@sushieee2417]

The bass never dissapoint me 🤯🤯

[@kcsunnyone]

it's crazy that Freddie could do techno without any synth - LIVE - on stage!!! What a Monster this man was!!!

[@kshitijmalve1463]

Quick summary of this video: John Deacon is a genius and Queen is a legendary band

[@lamisticahumana]

This song is a good starter for going through the transition from 70s Queen to 80s Queen. John Deacon was an underrated song writer, but he's always doing outstanding move. Long live Queen, long live John Deacon, Roger Taylor, Brian May, and also the one and only Freddie Mercury.

[@bertiewoodward7279]

I think everyone subconsciously knows this song because of the bass riff, it's a classic Queen song and an incredible composition.

[@MissT813]

I adore the true brotherhood of Queen. They may have disagreed with one another, but they respected one another. I admire how John wrote Another One Bites the Dust and featured the drums of Roger.

[@bluebell3720]

Freddie, you need a song the cats can dance to." John introduced this riff to us during rehearsal that we all immediately thought of disco, which was very popular at the time. We worked it out and once it was ready, played it for Michael. I knew we had a hit as he bobbed his head up and down. "That's it, that's the gravy. Release it and it will top the charts," he said. So we did and it did. -Freddie Mercury I love how Freddie always talked as if they were all on the same page and worked on everything , in thus case it was just Freddie supporting john Except for hot space he couldn't pretend they were behind that!

[@jjj7265]

"Another One Bites The Dust" masterpiece of legend John Deacon 💗

[@avpaavcomics1299]

Another One Bites The Dust! One of my favourites! Who's with me?

[@cathytobias4722]

Absolutely!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@debramoore7513]

Meeeeee 🙋‍♀️

[@yorgosframent6111]

meee

[@valeriedalby3538]

Thank you,Mr.Deacon for all that you have done for Queen and for us fans. Please remember that we still love you !❤.

[@guadalupeorellana6310]

The reason why Deaky is totally underrated makes me so sad. He's a genius

[@deidre8994]

Great song by the talented John Deacon! Freddie sang and delivered this song so well! Queen forever!

[@cjoyce_1240]

Sweet Deaky. Miss u. And ur smile and talent. U are amayzing!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@jfm.2654]

Another one bites the dust is a song that will be played in 50 years time because it can be remixed into any genre of music that has a high tempo in a way its decades ahead of its time and still relevant today.

[@flora3177]

Deaky is a true man. He respected Freddy and Queen. He acted absolutely honest !!!,

[@yosh9433]

4:10 That bass line can be his own riff for other great funky song 😏👌

[@kerrrangg]

MY MAN DEAKY!!!!!! what an amazing accidental rockstar, the greatest

[@coolcupcake145]

As a Queen fan the moment you hear John you're like, I know this is going to be a great song.

[@dwentlandt1022]

In the 1980’s my dad was in the Army and stationed in Hawaii, Oahu schoffield Barraks. He was an IG inspector and every time he did an inspection he would play this song really loud and began inspecting. Most failed their inspection and he would play this louder. It got so bad that majors and demanded he not be allowed to play this song and that he had to be accompanied by a an officer during inspections. It didn’t help them because they would still fail and when he got in his car he blasted this song.

[@debramoore7513]

Great story!!

[@LinYouToo]

He also played the rhythm guitar here too 🎸

[@lunarodriguezbrandon9282]

my favorite john will always be spreading your wings

[@onevision8734]

john our dancer, bassist and electronics whizz. May queen live forevermore 💖💖🎶🎵great song

[@NECRO6ICK]

THIS TOTAL HIT ! JOHN IS QUIET GENIUS !! FOREVER QUEEN !!

[@docskywalker51riftstudios58]

This is such a great song, with one of the greatest if not the greatest bass line ever

[@Daniela_Germany]

Maybe, but then there's Dragon Attack, too...

[@Lucas_Dankemann_the_freak]

51 A good idea haha... Mesmo em inglês só Brazuca entende....

[@frankholland3025]

To me, the only Bass line that can match this song is Under Pressure.

[@acedepth]

The fact John has arguably 2 of the most recognizable bass lines in the world of music is amazing that being ''Another one bites the dust'' & ''Under pressure''. I bet if you ask people who recognize the start of both songs and show them a picture of who made the bass line they would be suprised how can a quiet and reserved looking guy like John create such recognizable basslines. I admire John truly one of the most underrated artists of all time

[@sigridschulz3201]

That's really a monster hit! Great Deacy! We still miss him!

[@camila-yj5vy]

I love Queen I think it is one of the best bands in the history of music

[@tomdalfonzo9959]

Queen is THE BEST band in the history of music!!!

[@albita_92828]

@@tomdalfonzo9959 YES!!!

[@petrap.8022]

Look at that their songs are played until now on TV adverts, movies, stadiums, clubs You name it, because they music is timeless. I think, that theirs anthems like We are the Champions and We will Rock You and Another one bites the dust will be playing at the stadiums until sports is over and everything will be just computers. 😀❤💻

[@renanasharony7893]

Queen's music will live forever

[@suryaprakashvedurumudi357]

True.

[@augusbm3436]

I love that bass line... Queen forever! 👑👑👑👑

[@janiquevaillot8554]

Freddie seemed to be so excited & happy to perform this song on stage ! He enjoyed it a lot, for sure

[@pattythurner7874]

Happy 70th Birthday today, John! 💚💛 🎵 Your many fans from all over the planet are thinking of you today, and wishing you a fun day with your family, and a healthy year ahead.

[@nickrailer2202]

John Deacon a legend that rarely gets the plaudits and recognition he richly deserves. Fantastic song writer and musician who has written some of the very very best rock tunes in history 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌legend 👍

[@kimberlyl.5139]

My favourite song by my favourite bassist. This song still makes me dance 🕺 and is so catchy. It must have given John so much confidence to have this song win an AMA and become so popular. I am shocked that Roger didn’t appreciate this song more since many of Freddie’s songs they played in the early 70s were very un-rock and roll. This just proves that Queen could do anything and make it a hit. Thank you John. I hope you are doing well and you are happy 😊.

[@mojowellington]

Particularly as Roger had tried injecting a bit of disco and funk on the previous album. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqmzgnlqgJqimck

[@yurielcundangan9090]

Popular Opinion: Every single one of ya'll agrees that Another one bites the Dust made our Day:

[@Jillady]

Sure did🌹

[@debramoore7513]

Absolutely 💝

[@asriel522]

by returning 1 hour

[@paulh.simonis77]

@@Jillady got 7t'##y t Tyr 6 y t ⁸y6 T7 7t y zt 77 7y 5/ 6th yty⁶66⁸ffc

[@mano5319]

Made my life

[@Jen_______]

Happy happy happy 70th Birthday today, John! We will never forget you! You're my most favorite person in the whole world. I love you so much💗💗 and miss you a lot.

[@jomzdgreat7086]

The best John Deacon bass ❤️

[@marvalstith2749]

It's all been said . . just can't leave without joining the convo with a big thank you for the post and all the terrific comments. May John Deacon and his family know the love and appreciation we have for his work. Listening to him and watching him work and have happy moments with Roger, Brian and Freddie is joy (yet very much missed).

[@ghostkat_twt8028]

Queen forever ⚡

[@lovemrj4ever]

And ever!

[@garinakbar1907]

Knowing all of this great masterpiece of a song from John Deacon reminds me of Joe Mazzello playing him in the movie

[@deb-1558]

Freddie's voice on this track is gold and that base sound ♥️

[@akash10621]

Love you queen 👑 (Edit- iam so happy to see queen live in 1977 , 1978 , 1979 , 1976 , 1981 ,1982 , live aid and 1986 because I was studying that time in london ❤️)

[@suryaprakashvedurumudi357]

We too Sister.

[@lovemrj4ever]

I envy you sister😊💖

[@akash10621]

@@lovemrj4ever thanks ❤️

[@akash10621]

@@lovemrj4ever I wish you all could have been there I was a dying heart queen fan and was also a huge rock and roll fan iam 68 year now but still have the same energy towards queen ❤️

[@andreamcrae8394]

Which concert was your favorite?

[@marioncarla7017]

Queen forever, forever ❤️❤️❤️

[@debramoore7513]

ITS THE PERFECT SONG! Written by Queen’s secret weapon … Deacy!! OMG - Freddie’s Peacock Strut is unmatched!! 🦚🦚

[@camillazapolsky8940]

I remember first hearing this while I was in college. Everyone loved it immediately! Thank you, Mr. John Deacon!

[@arifdanial647]

Should discover more John unique bass song like dragon attack or invisible man

[@angelak.7365]

Liar has the best bass line!

[@mariajosejimenezmarcos817]

Bestiales estas canciones con el bajo de Deacy. Viva el dúo Deacy/Mercury

[@kimo2520]

YES!! I agree with you completely!!

[@xyildiz]

The Millionaire Waltz, Bicycle Race, Breakthru

[@LinYouToo]

Invisible Man is amazing

[@bobuxman9901]

Still my favorite the song!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@EvoDevo2004]

Love it! But I really have a hard time choosing a single favorite. I LOVE some many different songs from Freddie and Queen, from across all the years.

[@kyo8053]

You should listen to Dragon Attack. On the same album. Similar, but in my opinion better.

[@maria_haarajoki]

Both Roger and Brian seemed to have reservations about this song, and ironically 40 years later it's one of the biggest hits they "have to" play each night with Adam Lambert.

[@ElleCee62978]

They’re salty because they didn’t write it.

[@bluebell3720]

And then Deakey put this groove down. Immediately Freddie became violently enthusiastic and said, "This is big! This is important! I'm going to spend a lot of time on this." Freddie] would certainly fight for things he believed in. Like 'Another One Bites the Dust' which was a bit of a departure for Queen. Roger, at the time, certainly felt that it wasn't rock and roll and was quite angry at the way it was going. And Freddie said, "Darling, leave it to me. I believe in this." John had written the song. But it took Freddie's support to make it happen. -Brian May So glad Freddie supported john on this

[@luhsouza55]

True!

[@7SeasOfQ]

Wouldn't make sense why Roger would get mad as he wrote Fun It on the previous album which was pretty disco influenced

[@bluebell3720]

@@7SeasOfQ he does say in the viddeo about dance music

[@7SeasOfQ]

@@bluebell3720 disco/dance music

[@7SeasOfQ]

@@bluebell3720 they stuff they'd play in the clubs

[@suchandrasarkar8671]

Four crowns for Four Queens 👑👑👑👑

[@bettybaby63]

He had a lot of fun with these lyrics live.

[@FreshCreativeFrog25]

Pure excellence!!! Another One Bites the Dust is just one of those songs that seeps its way into the conscious of everyone on earth; who doesn’t know it? Genius John and Queen, and also a legacy with an amazing melting pot of other greats such as Michael Jackson and Chic. John Deacon is brilliant. I will never run out of praise for him and Queen. The fact that there was always this thing of rock vs disco, and they showed the world that they could do it all... Brought the people together and the groove is irresistible. Timeless. Just so good. Divine!!!!

[@corkycobon1481]

Just one of a million reasons that Queen are the greatest band ever to grace the human race. God save Queen!!

[@BloodyMary669]

this song makes me dancing and gives me sunny day 👑 Great 💕 Deaky❣ Greetings from Montreux 🎗

[@okometosin8185]

This song would have gone 20x platinum today... at least

[@gladysmelonari8565]

Genial el bajista es el alma de Queen, le da ese algo que hace que Queen suene diferente y sea única. La unión de Frediee y John era la explosión maxima, permitiendo a Queen que el público se enganche. Es mi humilde opinión que nadie me pidió.

[@FMbruja]

QUE BANDA SUBLIME QUEEN!!. GENIO JHON!!👍💞💞💞

[@nargizm7221]

Thank you John for all you have done for Queen and for us fans.👑👑👑👑

[@largolegato]

I really love this guy, for him being such a great human being. He's perfect. love from China❤

[@jeffreyshort4531]

The main video Roger looks like he is giving John “death stares” because of his drums. :)

[@lightningboltschannel525]

I'm going to check for that now

[@mariajosejimenezmarcos817]

Qué buen rollito tiene esta canción... única! Genios Deacy y Mercury

[@katlynbecton3747]

Happy birthday john decean love you and wish you a very very happy birthday brian if you see this comment tell john happy birthday for me

[@skunks4199]

I love how at about the 4 minute mark, you can see someone reach their hand out and Freddie, all worked up, almost smacks it with his own - then he quickly touches their hand once more, but gently, as if to say "Oh! Sorry, dear!" He was a sweetheart!

[@carolyndanielson9584]

It looks to me like the person is giving something to Freddie.

[@Muhdah1972]

This is my favorite song. Love John's super cool attitude playing bass and Freddie's full of energy. Glad John wrote this one 💪🎶🎤🎸🔥💥

[@davidian2.024]

Queen's music is strongly used in sports like we will rock you, we are the champions, another one bites the dust. To me they are the greatest band of all time even better than the Beatles or the stones because of their consistent anthemic songs which never age even slightly. The very best band of all time.

[@Phenom16]

Aaaa another one bites the dust ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

Great tune. Great bass line.

[@benjieyt]

Legend ❤️🔥

[@iwantobeamagicalboy]

Esa canción es una de las miles de razones por las que amo a Deacy ❤❤❤

[@genevievewhitley2515]

I love JD! 💕

[@rosariotipanjacho8932]

GRANDE JHON DEACON EL ARMA SECRETA DE QUEEN FOREVER ❤️💋😘😘 LARGA VIDA QUERIDO JHON Y NUESTROS CHICOS BRIAN MAY Y ROGER TAYLOR ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Y UNOS BESOOS ENORMES A NUESTRO GRANDE DE LOS GRANDES FREDDIE MERCURY ILOVEYOU REINA 👑👑👑👑❤❤❤

[@isabelle5007]

Perfect

[@FatherAndTeacherTV]

Such a daggum classic funky song by a rock band. It shows their versatility individually and as a group.

[@mackiemae2002]

I am so glad that they decided to release the song as a single! I wouldn't have any doubts about doing so. The bass line is so recognizable. John Deacon is a truly talented musician and songwriter!

[@bluebell3720]

it was the forth song to be released if radio stations didnt start playing it so much I dont think iit would have been despite freddie supporting it and michael jackson supporting it Brian said they (assuming he meant him and Roger) felt forcedinto releasing it beccause it was played so much Freddie had to fight to get it on the album he would have to fight to get it released if the stations werent playing it

[@alexander-if6ef]

I love you queen

[@anugrahaljayadi5706]

Love from Indonesian

[@bluebell3720]

Suddenly we were forced to put out this single because so many stations in New York were playing it. It changed that album from being a million-seller to being a three-million seller in a matter of three weeks or so. -Brian May Edit so im guessing the other two still weren't behind it even though mj suggested to release it and Freddie was completly supporting it

[@JonBecker81]

And this song is why John can retire and never have to work for money ever again. His kids probably won’t need to either.

[@SargeDa2]

I love this song i even downloaded this song

[@liamhawke833]

this is one of the best queen songs a Frecken banger

[@Martina-ou1tj]

Legend.

[@elizabethtavares1302]

Delight: fantastic, wonderful and always present. There is no way to escape: they will last for generations. We are always ready, so ready, Freddie!

[@JUANJEN75]

Thank you for all 💕💕💕

[@jazsminp1362]

My favorite song of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🎶🎶🔥🔥🎶🎶🔥🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶🔥🎶

[@patriciacabanez9716]

Deaky genius!!! Queen forever 🤗👏😘💚🤴🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️

[@saqibcic44]

Amazing

[@thevoid99]

it is a classic song. it was a massive hit when it came out and it was a massive crossover for queen in the u.s. being #1 in the hot 100 but also a hit in rock charts, the black radio charts, and the dance charts. and yes, for that brief moment. queen were the biggest band in the world.

[@AB-zc8ps]

I just love early Queen🤘.... this was a change in direction... but that was Queen in the 80s.. testing out new area's in music... not to everyone taste... but still amazing... we all can agree on one thing... Queen could put on a show and leave you feeling like it was all just for you... thanks for helping all the good memories come flooding back.. Queen forever 🤘

[@musicislife967]

the greatest song in the world!!!! queen forever y’all!!

[@suryaprakashvedurumudi357]

Yes.

[@user-wo7jp3yd4n]

John has special sense of music. He is the great songwriter 👍!