Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody - reaction

[@aimlessmatt9432]

You guys keep mentioning Wayne's World I just never watch silly movies and I'm certain it's just a goofy movie. Is it really THAT GREAT??? I only watch serious movies. If people and cars aren't being blown up then I just get bored. Do I really need to watch this???

[@lynette.]

What did you previously say about Queen etc you are opening your ears so take a chance and open up to different (which Waynes world certainly is) but if you like things blowing up with music thats outstandingly funny try The Blues Brothers.

[@susanlawens3776]

Nah, just watch the part when this song comes on, if you're not into goofy movies.

[@mikeking7710]

When you say serious movies, I assume you mean those that are not comedies, rather than ones that are not of high quality or not well-made. If you're not into comedies and you only watch movies with serious themes, then no you don't need to watch it, except for the scene with Bohemian Rhapsody. But if you ever change your mind about that, Wayne's World is a great representation of that kind of comedy. It's well written, and well performed by a wonderful cast, and lots of laughs. On the other hand, if you do like some comedies of a certain type, give us some examples and we may be able to steer you to others that you might like, like The Blues Brothers, that someone else already suggested.

[@hollyodell4012]

You trollin'? 🤣

[@Starrynightdiner]

No you don’t.

[@capetowntrikeman]

I still cannot understand how any person on this planet above the age of 20, has not yet heard this song...???

[@alicewestbury4817]

Cape Town Trike Tours I was the same when I used to hear Pink Floyd on the radio , I used to think they were boring and not music that you could dance to,I was 18 at the time, it was only when I entered my 60s that their music hit me like a ton of bricks ha !!!

[@kevinhenderson5928]

I agree. Most are probably just trying to get views. There is a video by some young lady who calls BS on many of these.

[@nihlify]

@@kevinhenderson5928 I bet you a million dollar I can find a famous group you've never heard of. There's billions of people in the world... That you are surprised don't know all music from decades ago isn't far-fetched.

[@kevinhenderson5928]

@@nihlify I have no doubt that you can find someone regionally famous, but not globally. Especially not a group so famous a globally released movie was made about them.

[@barbarasaracini1271]

Even my 19 yr. old and 14 yr. old know it!

[@williamstrickland9795]

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the most sophisticated pieces of music written in the 20th century of any genre of music.

[@samuelgreen1486]

Bohemian rhapsody is so good

[@MrsJHarrington]

I COMPLETELY AGREE!!!!!!

[@lford1130]

Amen. 100%. Accurate. Full-on.

[@paulacorreia6307]

True❤️🤘🎼🎵

[@Thirza1996]

I saw them live when i was 16 and it was soooooooo f*cking good

[@AbbyC543]

You don't listen to Queen. You EXPERIENCE Queen.

[@kidspack3taylor420]

Yes !

[@azcards07c47]

I had the pleasure to see them live

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

And the experience is never the same either, which is makes it even more intense!

[@maryannschembri5295]

So true linda minor i have experience queen and they are part of my life .Great darling freddie ❤️🇲🇹

[@steverobey711]

hi I saw Queen in 1977 News of World tour it was Awesome and now I am still listening to Rock music now aged 65 to me all the music now is wishy-washy will always Relate to all Rock concerts I have been to At the moment I am listening to PLANET ROCK ON D A B RADIO all the best

[@tonyhaynes9080]

I may be an old fart at 63, but at least I grew up with the best possible musical era, 70-90s. Kids these days just don't experience what we did, and how much the music of today owes to the music of yesterday.

[@scratchback2001]

If you're an old fart, I hope we never grow up!

[@notasheeple2926]

I'm about to turn 63 and the music we grew up with is epic. Rush 2112 side one is right there with this song. 😎😎😎😎

[@jc4091]

Not so bad being "old" eh?

[@kille-4B]

Ditto! 🤗

[@Semajsenrab72]

I am 50 and they have been a part of my daily life. Before going to play cricket my mum would make me listen to we are the champions

[@catherinemccarthy4703]

Every Brit has to know this song before they are issued a passport

[@rosemarie575]

Catherine Mccarthy sounds about right. 😂

[@louiselane806]

Every word, otherwise you’re not British

[@AlfaMadDog11]

And the government covertly tests every Brit multiple times each year. which is why you'll hear them all sing it if it's played...

[@elainewhite4995]

As a Brit I can tell this is true 🤓

[@debbielough7754]

Yes, this is definitely true. Written test and everything.

[@AllStars956]

People said if you haven't listened Bohemian Raphsody with headphones, your ears are still virgins. 😊

[@madgepenelopemorgan2429]

K. Ima hafta get me sum headphones. I WANNA hear ery single note of this masterpiece. Thanks for the tip.

[@serahmichelle2567]

Yessss!!! I finally listened to it with headphones/earbuds and ohhh the eargasm I experienced. I told my 13 year old about it and his response was "yeah I been knew about that."

[@areyouserious3092]

Well I can safely say my ears are dirty little sluts then.

[@SanHolo1]

True!!! :D

[@wrath8704]

​@@serahmichelle2567😂😂😂😂

[@andrear.bordon9357]

This song is considered the best of the twentieth century ... there are plenty of reasons

[@spacemonkey4811]

Agree, AC/DC is jock rock. No Rap may be the best of widely know tunes from the 20th century, though it is impossible to say one is best. I grew up a queen fan, though my fave song is Wild Is The Wind by Nina Simone, which was released in the 60s, though it is regarded as jazz, so will always be seen as neiche.

[@thomassmith2227]

I think it is certainly arguable that this is the best? My counter-argument would be, what else?

[@pantelisdalezios811]

@@thomassmith2227 Precisely. I dare somebody to name one song, then proceed to listen to his "preferred" song and then to Bohemian Rhapsody. I dont think he will keep believing to his crap after that. Even the name of this sounds like something divine• Bohemian Rhapsody...

[@49634900]

I would say „Billie Jean“ is up there too.

[@remarcsd]

@@thomassmith2227 Time - Pink Floyd; Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd; Shine on You Crazy Diamond, Parts I-IV - Pink Floyd; American Pie - Don McLean; Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin, and undoubtedly others. Not saying they are better, just that they are contenders.

[@trentriver]

Brian May, playing the lead guitar is actually Dr. Brian May - he has a PhD in astrophysics.

[@stpnwlf9]

Amazing what you can get out of a PhD and a homemade guitar :-)

[@kihntagious]

He plays this guitar riff today on his website somewhere.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@stpnwlf9 He actually didn't finish his thesis (which he started in 1970) until 2006. When he did it earned him the title of Doctor in astrophysics. His subject was about zodiacal light, something that has been explained long since, but that doesn't matter. It's how the evidence is presented.

[@melissarichardson6114]

It is a joy seeing people discover Queen. I was lucky enough to see them in 1976 and 1977. I was so in love with Freddie as was everyone, male and female, in the audience. Massive catalogue. Dive in and enjoy.

[@kennygeorge4454]

I saw Queen in 1974 , they opened up for Mott The Hoople. Awesome Concert !!! I got to see Queen two more times before Freddie Passed away.

[@lorijohnston4311]

One of my greatest regrets in life is never seeing Queen live. Freddie was the GOAT - - I am still in love with him!

[@kittythecat1453]

STOP TALKING ABOUT SEEING QUEEN CONCERTS! I can’t like them all.

[@marriusmal]

@@kennygeorge4454 Wow where to?

[@marriusmal]

Wow where to my friend

[@susanshea520]

I loved your reaction. You had the look of an excited child in a candy store not knowing what to chose and you listened without stopping every 3 seconds. Awesome job.

[@sherryheim5504]

A rhapsody is a single movement of music comprised of several different pieces of music that all follow a particular theme, generally without a chorus. Bohemian refers to being unconventional, in an artistic way. The rhapsody breaks down here as 1. the crime 2. the judgement and 3. the escape. Hence the conclusion of nothing really matters. What it all means, Freddie never said but there is lots of specualtion available about it. I prefer to take the Marilyn Manson approach on things like this where he said "Art is a question, not an answer." Good reaction, thank you.

[@Jelissei]

thanks man. I did know the meaning of the title, but I never came to analyse the song with it.

[@garylee3685]

I always interpreted it as the confession and turning himself in, the trial, defiance at the outcome of the trial and then acceptance of the verdict.

[@aimlessmatt9432]

Good to know!

[@rebeccas4899]

Absolutely great explanation, Sherry. Thank you for that. I was around for the release of this song and after all these years, I feel I have a new understanding, based on your post. Thanks again!

[@barbarasaracini1271]

@@garylee3685 It's his coming out song. Really listen to the lyrics. He killed off his old self.

[@JonInCanada1]

This was done before autotune or multiple writers. When music was truly art.

[@DynamiteProd]

Lol there were multiple writers for decades before queen... a lot of these old bands had writers and sometimes they collaborated together on writing the song...

[@the_oslovian]

Thankfully tons of people still does it themselves ❤️

[@JonInCanada1]

@@DynamiteProd Not accurate, you're using a half truth. Any multiple writers were, as you note, collaborations. That's a far cry from having writer mills whose only function is to churn out auto-tuned hooks and nothing more. Collaboration is precisely not that.

[@DynamiteProd]

@@JonInCanada1 you didn’t say writer mill you said multiple writers. Look at the credits of some your favorite old songs and you’ll figure out someone not even in the band wrote it for some. I mean didnt musicians in the 50s and 60s use black people as writer mills.

@@JonInCanada1 Writer mills? Look up "tin pan alley".

[@christinerobinson3819]

Greatest song ever written. It has over 1 billion views on KZbin. You're in for a helluva ride with Queen

[@aimlessmatt9432]

It seems the most creative that I know of so far :P

[@jeanmceowen711]

I agree, it is the greatest song ever written. All the greats would have been so proud. Mozart, Beethoven. Queen are the best. Freddie is a genius. Love him so much

[@gowdsake7103]

Yet he has NEVER heard it ha ha ha

[@susie9893]

The most amazing thing to me about this song is the themes. Mostly how unifying poverty is. This could be the story of any young guy growing up in a slum anywhere in the world. The dramatic treatment serves to highlight the tragedy of it

[@F.ord_Prefect]

Its practically official that this is the best song ever written, tops pretty much every poll I've ever seen! Pure genius :)

[@Jeff-ip6ev]

Love how the look on your face is just like, "this is too much to comprehend"...welcome to our world!

[@karenj3611]

You have really been missing out. As a child born in the 50's and raised in the 60s and 70's, we almost tend to take for granted all of the phenomenal music we grew up listening to. It's truly been amazing

[@MsShoosh1]

You bet. Born in 1956, I remember the 60's, 70's. I am still convinced , in 2023, there will never be an era like ours.

[@TheBibleDefenders]

I really got a vicarious rush watching you discover this great old tune! I can't try to describe this song any more now then we could 40 years ago! True greatness. Rock on Man!!!

[@youtpfpm6097]

Some songs are for 3 minutes, some songs are for a decade, some songs are for a lifetime, some songs are eternal. Bohemian Rhapsody is from the last ones.

[@amandanapps5352]

This guy was legit shook! I felt kinda bad that he's an adult and never heard it! My daughter was like 4 and did all four voices, two drum solos, and the guitar.

[@LMTino]

Queen - each wrote songs, each had hits. No matter who penned it, when Freddie sang it you thought it came from his heart. The thread btwn them was so tight you saw no seam. Your musical preference will find a niche in their catalogue - but don't limit yourself. They never did.

[@JeansDolls]

I never tire of people’s reactions to great music!... it’s one song!

[@iangraham46]

I’ve watched this reaction about 5 times,I knew you realised at the point in the start of the song when Freddie sings,”I’m just a poor boy,I need no sympathy”,you were watching a genuine masterpiece. Well done,one of Bohemian Rhapsody’s best reactions. 👍

[@aimlessmatt9432]

Haha yep

[@musicprincess35]

The best way to experience Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen, is live. I was so glad I had the opportunity to see them at the height of their success. Freddie was even more dynamic in person. His voice is unmatched, and his command of the stage, indescribable. Queen never needed a bunch of lasers, or other stage props. Yes, they all performed this song. They did it a little different, but it was still excellent. When Freddie came on stage the energy shifted. He was simply captivating and dynamic. So glad a new generation is experiencing one of the greatest bands that ever existed. If anyone else saw them live, let me know. I don't want to be "showin' my age", all by myself. 😉😎

[@5calambres]

This is what happens when Freddie got access to a 24 track recorder with a mixer. He worked so long on this and his bandmates had to sing and play over and over untill he was done mixing it together like he imagined it.

[@maureengauthier6553]

That's why it took them 12 weeks to record it to Freddie's vision.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@maureengauthier6553 And they all really bit into it. Result: a crown jewel.

[@trgoohileshea2820]

It's a rock opera about a murder trial. The opening, the accusation, the trial, the conclusion. They are all interwoven into one of the greatest rock songs ever written.

[@natashka8880]

It's one of the greatest songs in rock history, that's all :-)

[@norawatson8916]

Freddie Mercury could sing the words off a shopping list and make it sound amazing...

[@johnpillow2748]

This song is embedded in every brits brain and not many of us tire of listening to it...everyone i know gives it full volly and sing along to it every ti me its played...a musical anthem

[@lesliepeters7966]

The greatest song and band of all time, glad you have descoved them.

[@rottenjohnny4703]

Yes, it is EPIC. I first heard this as a 14 year old back in 1975. My reaction was about the same. Thanks for doing this, it still sounds as fresh as it did 45 (!) years ago and to see you react to it really takes me back. I was lucky enough to see these guys 4 times (1977, 1980, 1981 and 1982) and the 1981 concert I attended was filmed and released as Queen Rock Montreal. To this day, that was the best concert I have ever seen in my life, and I've seen plenty. RIP Freddie.

[@rottenjohnny4703]

By the way, if you can find the 5.1 mix of this, it is even more epic! Galileos coming from every corner of the room!

[@sinclairjg]

You pulled a face at the start of the rock concert - I totally cracked up - and you were just so INTO it. I loved watching this. Your reaction was awesome - as in just AWE!

[@deniseperryman2814]

There's nothing up with this it was written as one song by Freddie This the most iconic song in England every time we do a poll in the UK this always comes at number 1 it's my favourite song of all time and us Brits are very proud of Queen it's very sad we lost Freddie in the early 90s but he left us so much ❤️from Denise in England ❤️😘XX

[@davidgiblin97]

untrue it was originally three songs freddie was working on he decided to put together

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@davidgiblin97 He merged them into one rhapsody due to time constraints, and they recorded the video because they had to go on tour, so they couldn't perform on TOTP live/lipsync. TOTP had to show the video instead. And hence the music video was born. Dint no that did ya

[@judithwilson3561]

How can you have been on this planet as long as you have done and not know this song - its in our DNA. My son was listening to this song in the womb! I've never watched Waynes World, only seen the clip of them headbanging to it. But have you never heard it on the radio or TV?

[@FelixAgosto]

Love to see people discovering this gem. Good 4 u!

[@sinclairjg]

Your joy and near-pain combined at hearing this great song is truly fun to watch! One of the best and most creative pieces, ever!

[@vandergrad]

1-Freddy loved opera and he wanted to try to bring that love into his rock music. 2-this came out back in the day of the long-playing (LP) record /album. Part of that experience was just kicking back and listening and experiencing the music as it came at you. It didn't really matter if the track was 50 seconds or 20 minutes. Artists were able to play and experiment a lot more in that format.

[@Lonewolfmike]

I get a kick out of stuff like this. I have been listening to Queen, Led Zepplin, Black Sabbath, the Eagles, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, and others for decades. And now you have younger people getting their first exposer to some of the greatest music of all time.

[@daveloboda1769]

Imagine, if you will, that it is almost Christmas in 1975. Videos for songs barely existed and you see and hear this on TV for the first time. Is it any wonder that I have loved Queen ever since?

[@reneemenosky873]

He took 3 songs that was unfinished and that's how this song came about genius

[@andyt1313]

The look of confusion and delight on his face at what he was hearing was so great. I don’t listen to much of today’s rock or pop but that same exact reaction of confusion and delight of young folks to 70s and 80s music seems common. They are surprised by and love all the “change ups”, as they call them. 70s and 80s songs have a tremendous amount of variation within them which I guess isn’t as common in today’s pop music.

[@roxannduran1561]

How could you possibly live on this planet and not have heard this song, my daughter was singing along with this song when she was 4. If you’ve seriously never listened to Queen, you have a wild ride ahead of you, hang on you’ll come out the other side a fan 🦋

[@marvalstith2749]

Finally Deaky's persistent but changing Bass wouldn't let go of my senses . . .I've always lost myself in the whole driven by Freddie's aura. Beautiful experience today. Perhaps because you seemed speechless, mesmerised. Thank you . . .

[@webartist69]

This song was way way before its time, even the video of it is way way before its time. Freddy you will live forever through this song alone.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

No it wasn’t before it’s time, it was perfect for us growing up as late teenagers listening to this and still thoroughly enjoy it and remembering every word of it, and now this younger generation can hear it too, my 40 year old children know it - the gap in the music bridge was never broken. 😊👍

[@webartist69]

@@bernadettelanders7306 I listened to it on the radio in the 80s and it blew everyone away THEN and NOW, the length of the song and the attention to detail and the 3 unique phases of the song had never been done before, IMO it was before it's time. NOBODY had heard a song like that, Freddie broke the stereotype format of 'regular' songs, just with this song alone.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

@@webartist69 oh I see what you meant now, by your comment, yes that aspect, definitely

[@lillyv9440]

It's called intelligence, talent, and REAL MUSICIANS!....FREDDIE IS LEGEND

[@dancerjack1814]

That song drags me through every emotion and makes me break a sweat.

[@lynette.]

Classic in every sense of the word.

[@carolnoble4344]

I am a 74 year old woman and I believe the best songs came from Brits on the 60s and 70s. This was first produced in 1975.

[@davidford3744]

i bought this on day of release in 1975, I was 11 years old. Im 57 now and both the track and promo video amazes me. There is so much treasure with regards to vintage music no matter what the genre is, so its great to see somebody discovering treasure of their own. You may be interested to know that Brian Mays guitar is completely home made and built when he was in his mid teens. The body of the guitar was a piece of wood salvaged from above the fireplace of his parents home. The pick ups were constructed from pieces of Meccano (similar to Erectaset ). The tremolo was created out of Panther motorcycle springs and the whammy bar was a knitting needle. He also plays his guitar with British Silver sixpence coins

[@hobononono3435]

Love all of the reactions to this song and in all you can see the three faces of confusion - then the sudden smile when you get it.

[@ElysiaFields19]

Consider it a rock opera. Queen's vast song catalog covers so many genres. They were innovators and experimented with music. All 4 members wrote #1 songs. A number of them will surprise you. There has never been another band like Queen. The details you will learn along the way as you listen to our requests will amaze you. You are in for quite the ride. Welcome to Queen!

[@SuperAllenw]

It's just one song that is a work of art ... It's epic because this song is a mix of genre rock, hip pop, and Opera all rapped into this song ... this band Queen are masters of their craft ... I'm telling you Freddie Mercury as an absolute genius with this music ... there is lot more music from then you think and all of those will surprise you just like this one did ...

[@farrken]

It's one epic song. What you heard is exactly how it sounds on their 1975 album A Night at the Opera. Just phenomenal talent.

[@darkjedi447]

Never get sick of hearing this song after so many decades of hearing it.....to me , that makes it a classic!🤘☺

[@GinMae]

Hey, Aimless, welcome to Queen! It's hard to believe in these days - with this song having a BILLION views that there are people on the planet who have not yet heard it -- look forward to more reactions from you, though - I think you have plenty of suggestions --(BTW, I am so glad you listened with headphones - critical to appreciating Queen!)

[@martingoldfire]

I must have seen over 50 reactions to this epic song, and your face made this particular reaction one of the best. Your facial expressions told me everything I needed to know :-D

[@sandyleewhite]

I am always so excited when I see new people venturing out on their music journey, especially when these songs are the ones, we grew up with & loved!!! Enjoy your journey man, you are in for a treat 😄 Freddie Mercury was one of the best front men in Rock History!!! I really enjoyed your reactions and comments, you made an old lady very happy today 😊

[@2DanTube]

I must have played this record thousands of times when I was in college when it came out. My poot apartment neighbors - they had to put up with it being played over and over again - while I worked on my art projects - that album played as I worked on my exhibits for the Spring Festivals - I won first place in every show that year - I owe all the inspiration to Queen - Freddy Mercury - what a creative force - amazing song - but I can hear the Beatles influence - the Beatles packed in the first Medly which was amazing also - and got a lot of playtime from me as well. Gee-whiz - I got to live through the greatest age of rock-pop music - and thought it would go on forever. Yet here we are - today it is hard to find new inventive music these days - oh well - such is life.

[@samloveslfc]

If you want to know more about this song, check out Inside The Rhapsody. It's probably too long for you to react to, but you should check it out on your own time. A few Queen songs for you, White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon 1975, Another One Bites The Dust live at Wembley 1986, The Show Must Go On, The Millionaire Waltz (headphones a MUST), Save Me live at Montreal 1981 and finally, for now, Death On Two Legs (really recommend the lyric video for this one). Of course, I must include their infamous 20 minute set from the 1985 charity concert Live Aid. They were one of many stars to perform that day, but they stole the show. Between Freddie's ability to control the crowd and the bands exquisite musicianship, it has been voted best live rock performance more than once, enjoy! Welcome to the wonderful, crazy musical journey that is Queen my friend.

[@kerryn6714]

Here’s the link for “Inside the Rhapsody” if anyone is interested. It’s a must for all Queen fans. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2XUinWnfs6Ye80

[@MetteC5]

"INFAMOUS music set"??? You must mean FAMOUS!!!

[@GM-fh5jp]

It's so cool watching someone's, hell *anyone's* reaction to this masterpiece of rock opera the first time. Every young KZbinr who reacts to this song has a similar reaction..like "WOWW...how the hell did I not know of this band before"...even hardcore rappers react the same way. Now do Pink Floyd's, Dark Side of the Moon album version of "Comfortably Numb" if you haven't heard it yet.

[@booker0110]

It’s one complete whole. The record company pressured them to issue it as 2 songs but they said no.

[@martinbowler9975]

I'm always envious of people listening to this for the first time. Its the one song I wish I could forget just to have the experience of hearing it for the first time again and again.

[@TCTrueCrimeSages]

Oh, Freddie's voice, but the way Brian makes the guitar 😢 cry, and the beautiful tragedy behind the mask... perfection.

[@leeannfitch3596]

I had to watch you again. I'm going to say hey everytime I watch this. It's just wonderful music

[@cocobeachvillage4310]

Thanks for the awesome Queen reaction. Queen was one of the greatest bands out there and was also pretty controversial back in the day. Freddie is one of the top vocalists to this day and Queen had SO MANY HITS. Highly recommend you check out their concert performance at Wimbly Stadium. A QUEEN moment in rock history people will never forget! ✌🏼❤️

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

You have a lot of misleading information, perhaps you got that information from the movie. Live Aid was for the famine crises in Ethiopia, it had nothing to with Aids. Wembley was in London, it was Queen's home base. They were always very popular in the UK, in fact they are more popular then The Beatles in the UK. They have the best selling album of all time in the UK. Even in their early days in 1976, they played for a crowd of 140k people at Hyde Park. Queen ar actually the best selling artist of all time in Europe, they were always popular in those regions, it was the American audience that did not always understand Queen. Queen toured all around the world to large audiences, in Rio 1985, a few months before Live Aid they played to a crowd of 380k people. They had some of the biggest shows at the time. They held the record for the largest paying audience.

[@cocobeachvillage4310]

**Zenobia** I stand corrected for sure. WOW! I have been a Queen fan since I was 13 and did not realize these two main points that I was off about all this time. I know by that concert, they were down to only one more year of live concerts together and they most definitely stole the show for sure. As far as that concert location - you are most definitely correct. I did not purposely write that to mislead anyone for sure. I got that from an old interview with the band members about not wanting to do the concert after a bad time B4 but obviously - it was NOT their home base performance at Wembley concert .... I don’t know why I didn’t catch that. I’m chuckling at myself right now really - as it’s no wonder why the crowd loved the band SO MUCH at that concert. I’ve gone back to watch this one concert over the years many times having not realized this was NOT that concert they didn’t want to perform at. Appreciate the info and enlightenment after all these years. I’ll always admit if I made any error and yes - I made two embarrassing OOOPS errors for sure! ☺️ 🥰

[@zimnizzle]

You must be the purest soul on the continent having never heard this before. Wow. I got to see this and I feel so blessed. I feel like I need to congratulate you.

[@mikestokes3601]

The record company vetoed the release of this song, but the band sent it to a DJ who played it, on-air, and the response was off the charts, popular. But when I listen to the lyrics, this song is a tragedy. The lead singer died of AIDS and this song was a declaration of transition to a new life. He had doubts, reluctance was evident in the song, his friends, said to the devils, let him go, and the devils replied "No", we will not let him go". It seems he started down a path, felt he should turn back, but said, I came this far, I will go on, despite the doubts. I think most people hear the music and ignore the words.

[@deborahhatcher6214]

Kenny Everett was the dj

[@hypsyzygy506]

@@deborahhatcher6214 Kenny was another great we lost too early, another tragic figure.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

@@hypsyzygy506 Cupid Stunt!

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

Although 3 songs in one, the lyrics are a single story, about a man who committed a murder, got caught, is put to trial(mama mia let me go), and is sentenced(we will not let you go) to death.

[@tanjaberry6838]

Welcome to the roller coaster ride that is Bohemian Rhapsody!!! It's one of the best rides you'll ever be on and you'll NEVER forget it!!! Queen were, and remain, musical geniuses!!! You need to check out every album they've made to really appreciate their genius, cuz they could do just about anything and awesomely!!!

[@ericaleemathews4780]

Watch it live Montreal please. Queen is like fine wine. Recorded is like boxed wine as live is like a fine year from the cellar. Saw them 7 times. Awesome. Freddie was a beast in person.

[@1002CL]

I found my old Night at the Opera album and showed my sons who are in there 20's. The had been listening to all kinds of music since they were real young and when I showed them the album they couldn't believe I had it. Even the younger generations love and respect Queens music.

[@Pntngbrn]

Oh my god who raised you. Your parents should have educated you with epic music growing up

[@LibraOwl]

When this came out, I was a teenager. You're right - we had absolutely epic music in the '70s! When my daughter was born 13 years after this song was released, I made sure that she grew up hearing all of the best that the '60s and '70s had to offer. She's only in her early 30s, and now seems just as puzzled as I am as to why so many younger people don't know about the greatest music ever. 😉

[@aaronmicalowe]

Never too late to see beauty of this calibre. It imprints upon your soul.

[@visaman]

He's about 50 years old, so his parents are...

[@misswendyjane4992]

@@visaman Around 72 years old.

[@areyouserious3092]

Exactly I think it's child abuse not letting your kids hear good music

[@71tmwsiy]

Queen is either YOUR favorite band, or they are your favorite band’s favorite band....they are a pinnacle of rock.

[@tinywife8070]

i just been looking through your reations lol nice to see you are looking at queen .. they have a large back catologe ... every one should be open minded to other genres out there you will be pleasently suprised lol you have my sub xx

[@2opler]

I was fourteen. The look on my parents faces when this first played on Top Of The Pops......priceless! They soon became fans.

[@janematthews3394]

Now you need to watch "Innuendo" - official video. A masterpiece, both the song and the video. It won several awards.

[@drogna3905]

AGREE!

[@swedishmake-upgeek5650]

One of the most underrated Queen songs. It’s actually my favourite. I just love it so much. Freddie’s vocals are just so good, even though he was so ill.

[@kellypierce81]

I actually prefer Innuendo to Bohemian Rhapsody! Its epic on every level and Freddie's vocal are just phenomenal!!

[@AnnettesVlogCorner]

Oh wow..... This is will forever be one of my favorite songs forever.....❤💯👍💋

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Awesome reaction! This is really one song, there are small musical notes or scales that repeats throughout the song. The song is through composed which means there are no repeating sections, there are 5 different sections. Freddie Mercury wasn't just an amazing singer he was also a fantastic composer, the song is a complex masterpiece. Despite the complexity it is still one of the most popular songs in pop culture, the song has 49 different cords while most popular music today have between 0-4 cords. It is a story written as an opera, the opera section is actually a trial for the person's soul between heaven and hell. But most people also have their own theories as to a deeper meaning to the song.

[@liquidminds]

From what I've heard, Freddie had initially written parts for 3 different songs but decided to put them together. You can clearly hear it, but it's also a part of what makes it so amazing.

[@raylaye2884]

I just love your reaction dude. I thought your head was going to explode! Best reaction video I've seen so far. How did it take so long for you to hear this song? Having said that, I'm English and as previously mentioned, it's the law in England to know every Queen song to perfection.

[@aimlessmatt9432]

Just didn't grow up around it lol

[@oldeskoolnana7543]

How right you are. We Americans love them just as much. Freddie Mercury is one of a kind. Gone too soon. RIP FREDDIE 🙏✌🌻🌻

[@artaud33]

as someone who knew Freddie - love your reaction - what he would have wanted :)

[@alphao5113]

Always loved Deacons ominous bass notes during the verses, really lift Freddies piano playing .

[@stellapacker9182]

They were absolutely phenomenal in concert!!!!!! I feel privileged to have seen them in concert!!!

[@anitapaulus937]

All for the mind of Freddie. He produced it, he sang all the beginning harmonies.

[@cherylfeather9408]

All four sang the beginning harmonies; if only Freddie sang it would be a solo, not a harmony...

[@anitapaulus937]

Cheryl Feather wrong

[@niccones]

@@cherylfeather9408 He layered his voice 4 times.

[@karenj3611]

All of the harmonies in the opening sequence were done by Freddie alone by layering multiple tracks

[@leesloan8216]

@@cherylfeather9408 Freddie sang harmony with himself, on the opening part of the song, the rest of the harmonies were Brian and Roger, John did not contribute any vocals as he could not sing.

[@bradford4253]

One song. One EPIC SONG!

[@shirleydibenga.2531]

This is what you call opera rock

[@dragonfly9416]

This song is like being in a roller coaster.starts out slow then "boom" then back to slow again.Freddie done one heck if a job on this song.Brian may the guitarist made that guitar out of a torn down fire place.The whole band was and are geniuses.

[@jonyoung4790]

Check out queen at live aid they stole the show

[@TOYSTITCHER]

Wow! I feel like I just discovered this song for the first time all over again🤗 Epic is the best description I’ve heard anyone use for this.... nicely put! And thanks 😊

[@kishka7winecountry]

Rule number ONE- KINDLY DO NOT STOP FREDDIE! Take in the entire song then listen to it thirty more times- you’ll be just fine!!

[@FelisTerras]

True, there are five performers one does not interrupt: Queen, Michael Jackson, Tracy Chapman, Eric Clapton and Elton John.

[@dickortner3551]

Agreed listen all the way through and give feedback

[@natalievegas]

@@FelisTerras you lost me at Tracy Chapman & Eric Clapton. I would replace those names w Led Zeppelin & AC/DC ( I say this in jest, I do not judge another’s musical favs) but yes I agree on pausing epic songs. You must take it in fully your very first time then react. But I’ve learned sometimes you tubers are trying to keep their vids from being removed by pausing a few times. He was great though wasn’t he? His astonishment ? I love seeing others experience this song. It’s mesmerizing

[@lynnemorton6055]

N dont forget to turn it up

[@jazzlefettie]

KZbin requires the ‘reactors’ to stop the song every so often or they will ban the video.

[@MariaCarabin]

Best reaction I've seen so far. Your face is just amazing. I've known this song for 30 years and I love seeing reactions to it. But yours' really made.me smile from start to finish. :-)

[@dougoneill7266]

This was a pop song. back when the charts contained a variety of different types of music.

[@LindaTCornwall]

Queens music was always many layers, I remember seeing Freddie in the early eighties explaining his music like the layers of an onion. He was a genious! I was born in 68 and remember hearing his music live often. I was in the pub here in Cornwall watching live aid and was living in London when he died. 😢😢 Even left a message like thousands of others on his mews door, and left flowers. Broke my heart... Such an incredibly gifted and powerful musican. There will never be another Freddie. Also shout out to the incredible talents of Brian May on lead guitar.😀

[@lillianparker8739]

One of the best reactions I have ever seen. Classic.

[@aimlessmatt9432]

Haha thanks well this is the craziest song I have heard!

[@lillianparker8739]

@@aimlessmatt9432 I am old school. I was in high school when it came out. Everyone thought it was nuts but I heard the genius in it. Within a couple of weeks everyone was crazy about it. When my friends asked me how I knew was going to be a smash. I told them the more you listen to it, the better it sounds. And I always loved opera and other musical genres. But blending them into one song was a feat no one had ever tried before. Have you heard Queens "Love of my Life "?

[@mrDK1951]

LOL, “Is that just one song?” I agree, the transitions are brilliant. Greatest rock composition ever!

[@bettybaby63]

Yes, it is in stages, like an opera. Still remains brilliant.

[@The1queencollector]

Its just epic because Freddie Mercury decided to unleash this masterpiece to the world

[@ziggystardust52]

Thank who or whatever you believe in for Kenny Everett. The record company wanted to cut the song down to 3 mins. Kenny, a radio host at the time, played it again and again in its entirety, and it became so popular they had to release it as recorded.

[@sallind1]

Yes, however Freddie told them the whole thing or nothing....then you got the rest of the story...

[@annabertholf5020]

No, it's not a compilation. It is absolute genius. The voices, the guitars, unbelievable. I love it! It's like a smorgasbord of music. So beautiful!

[@eileenanderson2016]

I'm sorry can't believe you never heard this masterpiece have you been living under a rock?

[@donaldjz]

Or in a cave

[@aimlessmatt9432]

I mean yeah it's been background noise a few times in my life, I remember the Galileo! Galileo! part, probably was on while playing pool and drinking at the bar, but no I never just sat down and listened to it.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Galileo was a heretic, and like lead guitarist Brian May, an astrophysicist. Scaramouche is historically a villainous clown, with Figaro, Beelzebub and Bismillah appearing in opera as rival factions fighting over the narrator's soul. Bohemian Rhapsody can be listened to as the story of a man about to be executed for murder, or as allegory for coming out as gay and "killing" the man his religious community expected.

[@ashleyn.9166]

@@catherinerobilliard7662 Beautiful analysis. Also citing the line, "wish I'd never been born at all." A sentiment I have heard from rejected LGBTQ family and friends. "Let me go." A desire to be released from the heteronormative narrative. "Nothing really matters to me" depression that so many LGBTQ people suffer from due to the rejection and condemnation they have experienced.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

@@ashleyn.9166 and fandango has multiple meanings, a lively dance, tomfoolery, or in the time of suspension hanging as a capital punishment, a nickname for the "jig" done by a person being hanged. Like a poem, not a word is wasted.

[@tiffanytosh1569]

Wayne’s World is an iconic representation of the 80’s rock era. Even if you don’t watch the whole movie, I’m sure you can find the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ scene and watch that. It’s well worth it.

[@gahrie]

This song was Freddie Mercury's attempt to create something epic. Which as you have discovered, he did. He would return to opera at the end of his life.