Queen - Another One Bites The Dust (LIVE Montreal) - 1st time listen - Viewer Request

[@lollinelson5549]

They called John Deacon their "Secret Weapon" for a reason! The bass lines he created are incredible. From Another One Bites The Dust to Under Pressure, his bass lines will live on forever!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Another testament to how magnificent these 4 great artists were. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@jodiwood5311]

Love the tidy whitey “hot pants” always!!! He basically did that to bug the producer of this filming because they filmed over 2 days and he wanted them all the wear the exact same thing for both days. Freddie was so bugged that the guy was bossing them around so he had several costume changes AND the white shorts...barefoot! Go Freddie!!! And when you say you don’t remember things being part of the original song, that is just Freddie doing his great improvisation which just adds to the live experience! Wembley version next - my favorite!!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Cool thanks for that Jodi. Yes I heard that Montreal crowd and the filming crew were a little off. But good to see the band kept their professionalism.... even though Freddie wore those pants. 😂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@rockledgeln]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Well, it all depends on what you consider 'professionalism'. :)

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

🙂They continued to play their music despite being annoyed I guess. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@jodiwood5311]

HAP3SPEAKZ Here’s a link if it interests you about what happened. “Saul Swimmer demanded that Freddie wear the same clothes as the first night … and make the same moves … this guy had no idea that the show wasn’t choreographed… So tempers flared.” twistedsifter.com/2019/03/the-best-ever-live-footage-of-queen-montreal-1981-remastered/amp/

[@dal9631]

Actually all men and boys wore short shorts in the 70's, even basketball players. That was the style I can attest.

[@alisonrandall3039]

In the studio version. It’s John Deacon playing the rhythm guitar. He said that he found it one of the hardest things to play on stage.

[@chaos-fk6fs]

John wrote the song and was very inspired by a band called Chic if i remember correctly. John was insecure about the song but their producer Mack pushed him to do it. Queen didnt want to release it as a single first but Michael Jackson told them they have to and they did and it was the best selling single by Queen worldwide.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Awesome thank you!!!! Somebody else wrote here John was also inspired by the Chicago Mobsters too. Which has some influence on the song. Amazing that they also were cool enough to follow advice from Michael Jackson. 💜🤯 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@chaos-fk6fs]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I guess even Queen know they arent too cool to follow musical advice by Michael Jackson.

[@leoniegroot9018]

I thought John wrote it when he saw a movie. I can’t remember wich one but it was something with gunshots and there were in Total 8 gunshots, just like the beat goes. When you count the times John does a snare (im sorry for the weird description but I can’t think of the right word) than you count 8, just like the shots.

[@yep3489]

John was writing this song long before 1979, but while in the studio with Chic at Musicland Studio, he became enamored with Chics bass player, Edwards, bass line. He was inspired by it and used it as a starting point or jumping off point to then work in his lyrics. John Deacons is much simpler and not near as syncopated and harmonically a little more stagnant. Roger and May didn't want any part of the song, but Freddie told both of them that he really believed in the song and really worked on it with John. Later when Chic members where asked about it, they all said it was in no way a rip off at all and its a completely different song.

[@cathytobias4722]

Love this performance and Freddie's 🔥🔥🔥 pants!!!🤩🎸🥁🎤

[@micheleshelley6156]

I love how quiet little Deaky is the one who is always grooving. None of them dance...except for John! He really gets his groove on!

[@Sassypaws4927]

Actually, Deacy came up with the bass riff and it inspired his first version of the lyrics. Then when they began recording the instruments, he realized that the tune sounded much funkier than he expected, so he quickly rewrote the lyrics to be darker and tougher. His inspiration for the new lyrics was loosely based on a movie he had recently watched about the St. Valentine's Day massacre. (In a north-side Chicago garage, Al Capone's hoods, dressed as policemen, surprise and mowed down with machine-guns the key members of Bugs Moran's rival gang on Feb. 14, 1929.) Freddie loved the tune, but Roger not so much (he thought it sounded too disco and Roger hated disco). Brian wasn't sure about it because it was so different from anything they had done. Of course, the radical difference it what made it so appealing to Freddie. After a bit of squabbling (they always squabbled), they agreed to record it and it took the world by storm. The song became a hit in 17 countries, but nowhere larger than in the United States, where it became the biggest-selling Queen record ever, topping both the Pop and Disco charts, as well as reaching #2 on the Soul chart. BTW, Brian said that Freddie nearly ripped his throat to shreds singing these lyrics over and over again until he got the almost manic, gritty soul sound he felt the song required.

[@janslowhand1684]

We have also mention that famous bassline came to John Deacon's mind during his visit in the studio in New York when Chic was recording "Good Times"

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Amazing back story thank you. Specifics into the creation of a song is always a great insight into how the artist inspiration came about. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@celticpoet21]

Fantastic! Without a doubt, they put on the best concerts period! During Queen's time, the audience participating and singing along at rock concerts wasn't thought of as cool, another mold that Queen just shattered! The Montreal crowd knew they were being taped and were told to behave, not what Queen wanted. Yep, only Roger "responded" to Freddie's call. In fact throughout the concert, Freddie got a bit "colorful" in his encouragement for audience participation/call and response such as during the improvised vocals before Dragon attack, jailhouse rock and love of my life. Lesson learned-when Queen wanted you to sing along, do it!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

He read that he actually swore at them to move. 😂 he was that annoyed with the film crew. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@lcbcreative]

I really like the official video on this, even though I have yet to see a version of it where the audio isn't a little out of sync. It drips with attitude from Roger chewing gum to Freddie moving all around the small space. Love the upper body shimmy he does at the end of it. I'm sure there is a name for that move, but I am definitely not cool enough to know what it is. This song was inescapable back when it was originally released in the states. Probably played on the radio every single hour and everyone I knew loved it.

[@bjw0515]

What an awesome tribute to Freddie and Queen, just got done watching the Wyclef Jean version. Much respect to him, when you first said a hip-hop version of the song I was leary about it, since I hold Freddie and Queen in such high regard. Much love to you, Hap! and thank you for all your reactions.

[@HelenaDax]

John liked this kind of music and he hang around people from Motown and Chic for a while. According to Brian, when they were recording it Freddie sang until his throat bled (not literally, I hope) in order to sound exactly like John wanted.

[@yvrkid7070]

Remember Freddie's vocal cord nodules? I think his throat would literally bleed.😢

[@leoniegroot9018]

I saw a video where Brian said that Freddie loved this song so much. So i think he didn’t mind singing it very often😊

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I love it. It's a very catchy song. Still sounds very modern today actually.👑💥 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@sharongolding7511]

The whole concert was amazing another song from that also is keep yourself alive at Montreal .... another epic performance . Also just a heads up the 1981 concert at Montreal is available here with Brian and Rodger commentary well worth a watch and great to hear Brian and Rodger taking us through the concert song by song and telling us what was going on at the time have a look I think you enjoy it . Enjoy your journey through the queen catalogue 👍

[@Janetjrfan]

I watched the hip hop version and they pay tribute to Freddie which I liked. They interspersed shots of him singing the original on a tv and call his name in the song. Cool! When the song came out, many black americans thought the group singing it were black. Freddie said that when they did a concert in LA all these black people came. They didn't open with this song so he said they were all looking around thinking, did we come to the wrong concert?! LOL

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Aww that's a funny story. Good to see how music unites people. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@bobmosher1774]

I noticed at the end of the song Brian didn't have a mic. In one freddy shot you can see that it was Roger doing the backing vocals.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes I already did mention Roger was doing it. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@anniegetchergun]

Bob Mosher It’s “Freddie” - And Roger does most of Queen’s “strong” backing vocals. You can hear him all the time, certainly on most of their live performances. Not saying Bri doesn’t contribute - he does - but Roger has the strongest and most distinct voice. Just saying.

[@debbiebush5887]

Yes Freddie did add a few more choice words to the lyrics here in this preformance. Also the version at Milton Keyes the Bowl in 1982 he also adds more words to the lyrics to that song too.

[@Danielik25]

I like both versions and I lm waiting for Wembley too💕

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Looking forward to covering those concerts and getting my reactions to you guys. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@queenmiriam3058]

Thankyou 🔥🔥 Love this performance also. No one can wear those shorts like Freddie did. Love the Queen journey. I love Queen's diversity!!! Much bless ❤

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thank you and welcome aboard. 🙂👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@adinafarkas769]

Hey Queen Fans- who remembers Flash Gordon? Flash a aaa! 🤣👍🏻

[@ben1ben]

ah yea, one of the last songs where Roger would hit his A5 Note

[@sarahjaneorr4435]

Savour of the universe 🤣 ahhh what a great song I miss Rogers high notes 🥺

[@ben1ben]

@@sarahjaneorr4435 I think the last ''girl voice'' Roger ever did was in ''A Kind Of Magic'' where Freddie would say ''This rage that lasts a thousand years Will soon be done'' and then Roger with his Girl Voice after that '' *_Doooonneeeee_* ''

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

Yes, that’s a killer song too!!

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

How FUNNYYY.... I was just telling my Hubby that we should watch Flash Gordon!!😅

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

HAP3SPEAKZ I loved your reaction. I needed it today just to give me something to smile about. Thank you so much for sharing with us. John Deacon can sure write a song. And they stick in your head forever.❤️😃👍🌼✌️

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hi Marine! 🙂 no problem at all, and you're absolutely welcome. 👏💜 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@markpalmer7215]

Queens biggest USA hit, John wrote the song about cowboys...hence where “another one bites the dust” came from, but he thought it was a bit silly so never showed that to the band.

[@maximebriochain5567]

I heard that the song was inspired by the Saint Valentin murders at Chicago. That's why we heard somehow sounds like machine gun.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Either way, it is yet ANOTHER amazing song. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Terri6868]

Deaky wrote this. It’s about the mob in Chicago “The St. Valentines Massacre “. Another one Bites the Dust”.🔥🔥✨👑

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks that's great Teresa. Appreciate you for sharing that. 🎶 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@alisonrandall3039]

It’s about a cowboy hitting the floor. Biting the dust. Originally JD had funny lyrics but was to embarrassed to show the rest of the band. It’s not about a massacre.

[@sandythomas5563]

John write this and I think Freddie was wanting to do more "black" music......the rest is history!!!!

[@chaos-fk6fs]

The Hip Hop version of AOBTD with Wycleaf Jean and Pras was for the movie Small Soldiers and is also included on Queen+ Greatest Hits 3.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Awesome!!!! Glad they got to cross genres and also expand the listeners perspective. 🎶 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@rugbyfan460]

This is the kind of versatility you get when you have 4 talented songwriters in a band that won't be boxed into any particular style. The Beatles were the first to show this kind of versatility & then came Queen. Nobody has compared since.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Unbelievable talent as a group and they work together. Rare find. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@leonarae8496]

The story with this Montreal concert goes that Freddie spent the whole time trying to get the audience out of their seats, while the security people spent the whole time keeping them in. He was really pissed off at the film crew, he felt they got in his way and Brian said in the commentary that he had never seen Freddie so annoyed by anything. This is why he changed into the little short shorts, because when it came to editing the two concerts together, it caused problems with the continuity. They told Freddie to dress the same and do all the same movements etc at both concerts, but Freddie’s moves were never choreographed, they were spontaneous and he didn’t like being told how he should perform. Freddie never smiled throughout this Montreal concert, that’s why I prefer Wembley for a lot of the songs, but not all. Somebody to Love and Dragon Attack here are in my top 5 favourites.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes I read something similar in earlier reactions I did to Montreal. I wonder how the final version must have turned out like. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@heathercronkhite4568]

Michael Jackson was a fan and would go to there concerts and told them they needed to release it as a single they didn’t think it was good enough.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

How they underrated themselves. Glad to hear how MJ is connected and how both were friends. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Danielik25]

Freddie and Michael have nice collaboration in the beautiful song There Must Be More To Life Than This

[@Squidette18]

Yup this is an awesome version. Live performances are always a treat. Love watching Deaky get funky playing his bass and makes you want to get up and dance with him 😎 Another great reaction👍🏻

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Oh yeah it's worthy of a dance. 🎸 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@kellycrook543]

Glad you're working towards Wembley version. It is a better version. Theres a lot of crowd participation in the Wembley one. He tried to get the crowd at Montreal to sing along but wasn't successful at it....but I think you will enjoy Wembley a lot more. Looking forward to you reacting to it.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Kelly. I'll my best to keep some rational. Wembley seems like the epic performance of most songs. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

I was trying to watch HAP’s chair dancing but I’m mesmerized by the hot pants 😂😂😂. I know John Deacon wrote this (as he did anything with a goof baseline). Don’t know where the concept came from. Awesome reaction!! Too bad that wall was there 😂

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

For now, I anticipate a change in the coming months. But yeah this one had me moving. Y'all better off looking at Freddie anyway. Oh somebody wrote it was inspired by the Chicago mobsters. In particular the St Valentines massacre. 🤯 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

HAP3SPEAKZ A change? Ohhh, so you are going to get up and dance!!! How cool 😎 . Do you have any hot pants? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. OMG. I am just joking around. Haha.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

🤯No nothing like that!! Geezzz you got me blushing. Lol. 😂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

HAP3SPEAKZ I am sorry. I was just joking around. 😂😂😂🙈🙈🙈. Sorry for any blushing. 🤣🤣

[@houseofpoops3115]

The lucky guy that catched the towel ... 2:47

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

😂Wonder if they still have it. 🤔 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@sally-ann1971]

John Deacon's bass line was inspired by "Good Times" by the disco group Chic. At the 1981 American Music Awards on 30 January, "Another One Bites the Dust" won the award for Favourite Pop/Rock Single! In the early 80s the song was one of many popular rock songs that Christian evangelists alleged contained subliminal messages through a technique called backmasking. It was claimed that the chorus, when played in reverse, can be heard as "Decide to smoke marijuana, which was ofcourse denied by their management.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

What? played backwards it said that. I wonder now...🤔 thanks for the back story here regarding where the baseline came from. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) 👑

[@sally-ann1971]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I have played it backwards, it really does say that. Go and try it, it's quite funny 🤣

[@adinafarkas769]

Oh, yeah the hot pants! My eyes go automatically there 👀 😂🤪🤩

[@anniegetchergun]

So have you seen the Live Aid set? OMG! It’s known as The Bulsara Bulge🙈!! Most distracting!😂

[@adinafarkas769]

Julia Gale 🤣 RU kidding me?! My favourite concert! He was certainly multitalented 😂😉

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@anniegetchergun Once you see the Live Aid bulge it can never be unseen!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

The BULSARA BULGE. Lol🤯 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ It is one of those things that rock starts used to do. Anyone from Mick Jagger, Marc Bolan, Robert Plant to David Bowie, they tried to show of their anatomy. I would even say this is somewhat of the problem with rock these days, not the tight pants. But just the fact that frontmen used to be larger then life, they had sex appeal and people wanted to look at them. Despite the fact that rock is often more male dominated, it still seemed to apply for some strange reason. These days, lead singers are not well known, they are not good looking, they don't have sex appeal and they just try to blend in. The men used to be daring, like female pop starts these days. Some rappers have also lashed onto that image. When the first picture for the Bohemian Rhapsody movie was released, it was posted on Reddit, there was something 10k comments on the post, and half of them were complaining that Rami Malik didn't have a bulge! Lol Freddie is sometimes seen as one of the hottest men ever, but some people cannot get past the teeth.

[@trego5509]

Love this version! Hot pants, strut and good vocal. Wembley’s attract i think is the energy, vocal a little strained, but still a great version too! There is always improv on the song live. I remember when it came out; played on the radio probably 20 + times a day. Love it or hate it, you could not get it out of your head - that bass. According to John it started out being about cowboys, wow how it changed by the final 😃 great reaction!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yeah it is a hard one to get out your head. The Hot pants version is obvious popular for the obvious reasons though. Lol. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@taniagariepy]

Thanks Hap, you should watch John Deacon, he wrote it hand is having so much fun.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks Tania. 🎸👑💥 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@valerielansford565]

Roger hated doing this song. It barely made it on the album, but Michael Jackson convinced them to release it as a single. It was picked up and played by a black radio station in New York who heard the song and thought that Queen were a black band because of the "Funk" sound. This was Queen's first #1 song in the U.S.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Thanks but somebody said "crazy little thing called love" was their 1st US number 1. Worth exploring. Yes I heard about how everyone played the song but didn't know what Queen looked liked. That's music for you. Unbiase. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@chaos-fk6fs]

Crazy Little Thing Called Love was No1 in the US single charts from February the 23th to the 21th of March of 1980. Another One Bites The Dust was No1 in the US single charts from October the 4th to the 24th of October of 1980.

[@camh5036]

I think he hated the studio version because his drums had tape on them. Live version is best for drum sound and his backing vocals in my opinion.

[@valerielansford565]

You are all correct, I'm sorry, it was Crazy Little Thing that was their 1st #1. Sorry again 😔

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

There is NO need to be sorry Valerie!! Come on, we learn and we grow. It's not like we all know everything. Thanks all for clarifying. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@Canucklehead557]

Here's a list of things we know for sure about Another One Bites the Dust: * John Deacon wrote and composed it. It was originally about cowboys. * Deacy played bass, piano and guitar. * Crazy effects were generated via harmonizers, reversed tape, e-drums and console stuff. No synths. * Drums were looped. * Recorded at Musicland Studios in 1980, Mack produced. * Queen decided to issue it as a single after Michael Jackson suggested it. Brian's roadie had already said it'd be a hit, but they didn't listen to him. * John played his Music Man Stingray bass, which is now at HRC in Cleveland, OH. * The studio version's sped up a semitone. * It's the band's best-selling single ever.

[@sannaolsson9106]

John wrote this one. You have to check out the Wembley version aswell, the audience is more lively there haha. I love this version too though despite everyone refusing to sing. He tried so hard 😭😂 Also, this was such a look 👌🏼😄

[@queenremix1353]

Everyone is singing, this concert has an audience microphone, therefore it's turned down in the mix, check out the bootleg of this concert, you can hear a loud roar every few seconds.

[@rockledgeln]

@@queenremix1353 Correct. The people who were at the Montreal concert said the crowd was going crazy and singing like wild. "(also worth noting is that the audience mics were brought down in the mix to a near whisper, which unfortunately contributed to a false idea in some viewers' minds that the audience was bored and unreceptive)" Brian and Roger have said they just had come off the South America tour where there were huge crowds (250K) standing, singing, and chanting. They had become accustomed to that, especially Freddie. Between his frustration with the cameras getting in the way, the 'orders' from the director to wear the same clothes and make all the same moves for both nights of the Montreal concerts, and what seemed to be a quiet crowd it's not surprising that Freddie shouted to the crowd "Move Ya Fuckers". His music and giving a crowd-pleasing performance were everything to him. He would be surprised to know that Montreal is one of the favorite fan concerts today. Dear Freddie...

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

YAAAAAAY, Internal SchoolGirl Screaming!!!🤩 THIS....IS. MY. FAVORITE version. (SO. MUCH. ATTITUDE) BTW... "HotPants"😂🤣 (Some fans call Montreal "The StripTease Concert") I'm also SNICKERING... a LOT: Freddie: "BITE it! BITE it! BITE it! BITE it Baby!"" You: "I don't remember this part?" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 (Just some of Freddie's famous adlibbing)

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hahahha OKAY Marcella. This version is a little hot let's face it. 🔥 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@yvrkid7070]

I think this is better live, just like I Want To Break Free, another one of Deacy's songs, is better live. This song was played constantly on the radio when it first came out. It went to #1 on a lot of different charts, pop, rock, r and b, etc. On the DVD version of this concert Roger and Brian have commentary. Both of them say " I don't know what to say about those" when they see Freddie's shorts. Lol! The band were upset with the camera people, especially Freddie. They said they were intrusive and didn't like how they were shooting the concert. When the audience came into the arena security warned them not to move around. Freddie tells the crowd early in the concert that they can "shift their asses" and "take all their clothes off if they want". The band's way of telling the crowd it wasn't their idea to tell them not to move it was the film crews. Live at the Bowl 1982 has a great version of this song as well as the best version of Fat Bottomed Girls and Dragon Attack. Roger is stellar in the Montreal concerts, better than the Bowl 1982. They have been off the road for 2 months when they filmed Montreal so everyone is fresh.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I'll be taking a look at the LIVE AT THE BOWL version of this song at some point indeed. Thank you. 🎶 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@juanspeko]

This song and their 82 album Hot Space had a big impact on MJ Thriller album.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Going to have to check that out at sometime. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@ben1ben]

5:38 It is part of the studio version too. I LOVE The Live version of this song. I actually hate the studio version. I don't like it at all. It is completely Boring to me tbh. But The Live versions have the Power that I need. 6:43 yes, through the whole song it was Roger. Oh and also that's a Good point where I can prove why I have the opinion that Roger is more of a Background Singer than Brian. You can hear Roger through the whole song and Brian not once in this. And it is like that on many songs that Roger sings more than Brian. That's why I say Roger is more of a Background Singer than Brian. Michael Jackson convinced Queen to release Another One Bites The Dust as a Single and they did it. It made them a lot of money thanks to MJ. I think it also became Number 1 in USA or something. I know many facts and info's but when it comes to their Numbers and everything I'm lost as hell. Freddie not only wore the Pants here just ''because'' but Brian also said in his commentary to the whole Montreal Concert recordings together with Roger, that Freddie intentionally wore something different than the other performances to annoy the Camera team. They had to Cut the 2 Nights and make a Concert out of 2 nights and stuff and to throw them off Freddie would change his Clothes. They really hated this camera team here because yea they were annoying and they were not doing great shots and then Freddie wanted to annoy them back if you understand. Great Reaction. The hip hop version that you linked in the Description was sadly too much Censored. The music Video was pretty interesting. It wasn't boring and Freddie said ''you can do whatever you want with my music. Just don't make me boring'' and it wasn't boring at all.

[@ben1ben]

@@imweakfordeaky Yea but also on somebody to love Brian would Backup from his mic and let Roger sing the Rest in the background is also what I'm saying with it. Roger sang more than brian which of course isn't a bad thing. It is just something I noticed.

[@dal9631]

The studio version sounds Hot. It was a radio hit. The bass on the studio version is great and it's tight. The lyrical motivation doesn't make sense to me, either, but it works though! Another great song I could recommend is Crazy Little Thing Called Love. Cheers

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hey Daniel. Thanks for your comment. Lol, the lyrical content is very different. I agree ok so based on what you said, I guess you're new to this channel. Here is the playlist. In it, you will find the song you suggested. Do enjoy. kzbin.info/aero/PLJ9YwB64vpLl7lRuQT4-B3AsSmN33gHn_ (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@dal9631]

Well, kind of new, I guess. Not brand new. Thanks.

[@mmaloneym]

Live at Wembley 1986 Saturday 7/12 is MUCH BETTER!!!!!! BTW. Freddie is wearing short shorts, no shoes and no shirt because he was pissed off at the producers doing the video trying to tell him what to wear. He showed them it’s not a good idea to try to tell him what to do!!!! He went and changed with them thinking he was going to put on what they suggested and then went on stage in the white short shorts only! Ha ha!!! Please do the Wembley version. It’s very entertaining. That entire Wembley concert was amazing. You really need to react to We Are The Champions, which is their final song at their concerts, and see what happens at the end. BoRap is also excellent and The vocals of Love of My Life will pierce your soul. You won’t regret it!!!!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I am very much forward looking to Wembley. Thank you. Plus I never knew Queen ended with, We Are The Champions. It sounds like an epic performance. 🎭 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)

[@mmaloneym]

HAP3SPEAKZ Yes, in the early days they ended every concert with In The Lap of the gods and when Freddie wrote We Are the Champions they decided that song would be perfect to end the concerts. They also played We Will rock you right before - except once- they threw a surprise in at Wembley and started playing Friends Will Be Friends immediately after We Will Rock You. The crowd went nuts!!! Yes, that 1986 Wembley concert was close to perfect. Freddie knee he wasn’t going to be able to run around constantly for 2 hours anymore so I believe he put his all into that 1986 tour knowing it would be his last. Mary knew because she had said they locked eyes after the final performance at Knebworth in August, 1986 and she said she would never forget the look in his eyes knowing that was the last time. The other 3 members were unaware at that moment. BTW- their concerts also contain a medley of rock and roll songs from the 50’s and 60’s where they just have fun all together paying respects to the artists that started rock and roll. It’s quite fun to see. I think they call it the Impromptu section.

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

Smashing back up vocals by Roger

[@Haveaniceday80]

I hear that john got the idea for the song while watching a cowboy movie

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I read here it was related to the Chicago mobsters. 🤔 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@carmemdejesus7415]

Love this version, sexy Freddie.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Many are saying they love this version. I can't seem to figure out why that is 😉 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@alessandro102]

Both the versions are valid

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Looking forward to checking the other one out. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@adinafarkas769]

Stallone wanted this for Rocky 3 but.they used Eye of the tiger instead.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Ohhh he should have used this one! (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@maximebriochain5567]

It has to be verified but Roger said that on a tour after playing so many times this song when it was time for it Deaky forgot his bass line. He also said that the technician who cared for deaky was preparing cocktails during all the concert so at the end he was sometimes totally high with alcohol. Is it true or is it Roger being nasty ?

[@chaos-fk6fs]

Every story that involves Deaky and alcohol is probably true

[@maximebriochain5567]

@@chaos-fk6fs You know I don't like to tell things for truth if it is not approved. That's why I tried to warn people.

[@chaos-fk6fs]

Maxime briochain I understand but this fact was also confirmed by Peter Hince their former roadie and many more

[@rockledgeln]

@@chaos-fk6fs I'd need to see the direct quote from Roger or Brian and not just from Ratty. Yes, John did drink during their concerts but I have not heard about him forgetting to play. From time to time all of them forgot their cues and Freddie certainly forgot some words of the song or got them wrong.

[@chaos-fk6fs]

@@rockledgeln I wasnt talking about the story that he forget the bassline of AOBTD during a concert i wanted to say that John enjoyed to drink in general. And yes they all forget some lines or chords from time to time. Freddie forgot a few times the lyrics of Radio Ga Ga for example. In no way i wanted to be judegemental about John.

[@betseyclark2832]

Great reaction, again! Also from Montreal, some live performances from the Hot Space album. Staying Power, Back Chat and Action This Day! Queen's venture into dance music. A bit ahead of their time, and for many fans, bit too far out.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

They remained true to who they were. I can tell this from their earlier Queen songs, they were not afraid to venture out. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

I just listened to the hip hop version. That’s a cool video!!! I loved the Freddie statue!! 😂😂😂😂. I bet he is in a wax museum somewhere. I already liked Wyclif from his song with Shakira!!!

[@sunnygeorgia1971]

Yay, the Montreal version!! I personally like this concert better than Wembley because I think Freddie's voice was at its peak, so clear and full of range. But then again, to me Freddie and Queen were best regardless.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes each version is different as I have read here. I do intend cover all of them. 👑👍🏽 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@DianeSmith0946]

sorry, man...we love the hot pants lol

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

So I heard. Lol. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@nickwall2497]

It was done by John with the working title "The Cowboy Song"

[@juttapopp1869]

This is actually another Deaky-creation. Michael Jackson Made them release it as a Single and it became their first US No.1

[@chaos-fk6fs]

Crazy Little Thing Called Love a few months earlier was their first US No. 1 single

[@daedala70]

The sequence you don’t recognise is just Freddie switching it up and trying to get the audience involved. They never performed their songs exactly as the studio versions.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Oh I am yet to hear the studio version but yeah I kind of vaguely remember that part never being the song for some odd reason. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@lindastodola133]

🤣🤣🤣 hot pants!! YES! I wore gold velvet hot pants on the way to my honeymoon-😂 Takes ba***!! 😛

[@kelleeholmes9448]

This is my favorite version. All Freddie was missing was a stripper pole 😂😂😂

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Oh yeahh!!!! You're right. That was the missing element that or the banisters. 🥰 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@sumerfluffy]

Everytime I watch this, I keep waiting for you to bounce right out of your chair lol 😂

[@proudarmymom8657]

John Deacon wrote this song

[@sharonhalliday3180]

It was said somewhere that the inspiration was the St. Valentine's day massacre in Chicago in the 30's. This is one of their biggest sellers in the USA, and why many in the music business referred to John as their secret weapon

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes I read he was referred to as their stealth weapon. 🙂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@karenj3611]

The Wyclef Jean cover is on their greatest hits album

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes their Greatest Hits III I read that somewhere here in the comments. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@jeanninedoyle9523]

Deaky wrote it

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Yes he did. 👑 I found out already by reading some comments. Very impressive writer. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@heidipaulus3701]

well Freddie feels a jig in 1986 live at wembley.

[@bjornaikema6565]

A bit random and it’s not a Queen song, but I would suggest you to once listen to There Must Be More To Life Than This by Freddie Mercury & Michael Jackson. It’s not well known while it features the most legendary artists the world has seen!

[@flyingcloud6776]

Definitely! i's beautiful. These two giants singing together so smotthly.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

That has to be ONCE in a lifetime opportunity and song. Can't believe I haven't heard it. 👑🎶 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@maritzamardones4372]

Freddie it's so hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍😍😍

[@josephinemonahan915]

It was inspired by The St.Valentine’s Day Massacre 😁

[@Tommy_1301]

Listen to Great King Rat Live At The rainbow

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Yes! This is a great song!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Is that a Queen song? (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Yes, it is from Queen's very first album. The version is much better then the studio version. It is one of those songs no one ever react to The Great King Rat live at the Rainbow 1974 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH-ngJSwm7eaZpo Unfortunately, there is only audio, no visuals. It is a rare one.

[@Tommy_1301]

HAP3SPEAKZ yes it is

[@eileenegger4892]

I’ve always liked this one for the bass. As I recollect,though it was hot pants for women,tennis shorts for guys,not that it mattered much.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Great audio and great visual for some. 😉 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@m.frazier9952]

Back then we ALL wore those short shorts! Ha!!!

[@josephinemonahan915]

I also meant to add that the promoters wanted them to wear the same clothes on both nights..to combine them for a video...Queen said no..and Freddie stripped off..you’ve got to love Freddie..a legend🤩

[@juliannetomlinson]

Only Freddie in shorts. And Deacy on bass doesn't get any better one of Deacys great songs.

[@agnieszkapasternak-salamon5854]

This song is psychodelic

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Hap - yep - bass is "raw" John Deacon wrote it -- odd, isn't it, how he seems so reserved, and yet, has some of the best/most aggressive beats?

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Can't let looks deceive you. They made sure they're music was good. I mean when it came to music, not a group of musicians you would want to mess with. Somebody wrote here that John was their stealth weapon. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@GinMae]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Ha - yeah, fashion for the band must've gone something like: "Freddie: I'm gonna wear hotpants and a bandanna; Brian: I'm gonna wear a silky wide-sleeved shirt and black jeans; Roger: I'm gonna wear a striped tee-shirt and sunglasses; John: I'm just gonna rock this pastel sweater vest and sweat pants... "

[@allisonhuebner3068]

Hello, I just subscribed to your channel so please forgive me if I request a reaction to a song you’ve already posted. I thought you might find the official video for “I Want To Break Free” very entertaining . It was based on a British television show called Coronation Street and the guys dressed up as female characters. It was a hit, except in America where MTV banned it because they feared the response by homophobic Americans to the “transsexual” message they believed it sent. Because of that, Freddie refused to tour the States and we lost out on the magic of Queen. John Deacon wrote it and I believe Roger Taylor came up with the idea for the video. Apparently, they had a great time making it.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hi Allison, welcome to the channel and the journey we're on. And just to reiterate, we cover a vast majority of different genres as we progress through time. "I want to break free" has been mentioned before. It's a song I want to cover but too soon I personally feel to react to yet. I remember it being a real catchy song too. 👑 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@allisonhuebner3068]

Thank you for responding! I get it. Some music requires just the right moment for reflection. I appreciate how you are essentially creating your own storyboard based on genres and artists.

[@karenj3611]

Wembley is better, in my humble opinion

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

And I'm so looking forward to that one. 🙂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@carlajimenez5483]

John Deacon wrote this one!

[@oldschool7174]

David ruffin slow dance 1980

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Hi. What's that?

[@oldschool7174]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ it's very beautiful song

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Ok I'll take a listen. Thank you 🙂 (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ) ©️

[@oldschool7174]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ enjoy

[@shahlanag2320]

FREDDIE FOREVER

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

He was a great singer and performer I have come to learn. Dearly missed. (Copyrighted HAP3SPEAKZ)©️

[@jeffm3160]

Those were how shorts were made in the 80's not this below the knee crap people wear now.