Queen - Killer Queen (Top Of The Pops, 1974) | First Time Hearing/ Reaction

A CLASSIC, A HIT! THE SONG THAT PUT QUEEN INTO A SEPARATE CATEGORY. THIS IS THEIR SONG KILLER QUEEN. LIVE ON TOP OF THE POP (1974) ENJOY. THANK YOU. :)
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[@deboraclark5791]

Queen's first hit in America, love it. If you notice in concerts the camera mainly focused on Freddie, this is my opinion, I believe Freddie realize this early on, and would go from one band member to another so they would get in the spotlight too, some people think he was taking the spotlight, but I think because Freddie was so charismatic that the other band members would have been ignored otherwise, so Freddie wasn't being selfish, he was being thoughtful. Thanks Hap.

[@marggie4129]

I totally agree..he was giving them a chance for the limelight!

[@juliannetomlinson]

Such a lovely thing to say. I agree with you.

[@Anisabell2]

Right??? I totally agree

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

I totally AGREE... I love how Freddie - as you said - would go around to Brian & the others so that he would draw the audience's attention to them. (And the way Freddie would sometimes get on his knees next to Brian playing, like he's paying Brian homage.)😺

[@sumerfluffy]

Historic song from a Legendary Band. You definitely love Queen! ❤️❤️

[@leonarae8496]

This is the first song I heard from Queen, and it’s the song that made me a fan. The lyrics are so clever about a high class call girl, the melody so intricate and only Freddie could handle those chord changes. And also only Freddie could pull off a bare chest with a fur jacket and satin pants

[@joymaxs2874]

I love Killer Queen! It sounds so magical. ✨✨✨💞🎵

[@stefanhueckelheim]

When you think about what kind of sound Queen LIVE brought to the stage 46 years ago and you can't manage it today to get a good sounding halftime show at the Superbowl on.

[@monicagrissom8141]

The GREATEST BAND of all time!! My favorite song of all time they did that has the most amazing music in it is "innuendo"!!!

[@jojoa2870]

HAP!! if you could have seen the smile😃 on my face when the notification/ reaction for Killer Queen came across my screen! This is one of my all time favorite Queen songs and videos! So visually and melodically beautiful❤🖤

[@chrisy8989]

I hadn't realised that you hadn't done this one. Freddie had black nails on one hand and Brian had white nails on one hand. 😂 Thanks for the reaction, Hap!

[@debramoore7513]

Awesome - Time to paint my nails!! 😂

[@bettybaby63]

Ha I just finished posting the same thing.

[@marilynsmith9758]

I’ve watched the video many times and never noticed Brian’s white fingernails. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@chrisy8989]

Marilyn, check Brian's left hand in photos from the early days. It wasn't just for the video.

[@kirkhassett8726]

Rock musicians wearing black nail polish has become fairly common nowadays. But Freddie was doing it in early 1970’s. Whether he was the first is debatable, but he was a pioneer just the same. 😏

[@tammyjackson3113]

If you notice Frddie painted one hand black and Brian painted one white.

[@celticpoet21]

Fabulous classic! Queen just makes everything better! They transcend everything, there were no envelopes or barriers! They set the highest standard for live performances, a testament to their pure talent! They also have so many criminally underrated gems! The ballad is about a high class call girl (aka courtesan). It was too bad that it was required for the band to mime/lip sync to a playback track. Even the drum symbols were fake. The experience must have been pure torture for them to have to mime and also a major insult to their artistic talent and professional integrity. What also sucks is they actually never played the entire song through live, it was always part of a medley. They definitely put the glam in glam rock! In their early years, they wore vintage outfits during concerts and they all shared outfits, mixing and matching as needed. Freddie and Roger also ran a vintage clothes stall together and when it came to looking for possible items to sell, Freddie definitely lived by the motto "one man's trash is another man's treasure" if you catch my drift. One Queen book I highly recommend is Queen in 3d 2019 deluxe edition by Brian May with in depth stories and 3d pictures (which comes with special viewer).

[@kuntumhapsari6894]

Queeeeeennnnnn 👑

[@JanS1]

One of my favourite songs made even better by the 1975-ness of it all :) Fred's hair, the outfits, the jewellery...

[@brittahlander1043]

Great hit

[@monicagrissom8141]

My fricking LOVE THIS!!!

[@rumayoosthuizen9948]

One of THE GREATEST!

[@DianeSmith0946]

this is Freddie's song. He wrote it. Roger said that the first time he heard it, he knew it would be a hit...Freddie then said dollar signs came up in Rogers eyes lol....It's a classic, wonderful song.

[@tracilmoser1677]

Love, love, love this song. For some reason it gives a insight to the personality of Freddie Mercury.

[@gracek4309]

Indeed. 🎶😊

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

Well, I'm saying it: I've missed your Queen reactions! And your comment on Freddie's oddacity and self-confidence reminded me of his own words (yes, he knew how good he/they were) and I looked for that quote that is so original and perfect description of his way to reach success so here it is: "A lot of people are creative but you can't just sit at home and say "Look, I'm so wonderful, I'm so creative, I'll just wait." No, you've got to go out there and actually Grab it and utilize it and make it work. That is a part of talent. Having talent is one thing but to actually use it and Feed to the masses is another part of talent. A lot of people I know who are very talented but they just haven't made it because, I mean, they haven't got that "extra" thing that is needed. I think, you know, you just could really sell you, you just got to sell your ass, just to go there and Ram it down their throats and say: "Here, I'm Creative I'm Wonderful and here - EAT IT !!!"

[@joymaxs2874]

Wow this is it!! I love Freddie because of his attitude! so lovely! 💞 Thanks for sharing this ❤️

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

@@joymaxs2874 My pleasure..If you want to hear it by his own voice he says that in this audio interview at 1hour and 2 min. The link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYHFoIekjspqepY

[@debramoore7513]

Great comment!!!

[@leed119]

Also /the book in his own words is GREAT>>>>>love re-reading his own words getting back on the press.

[@chicochi3]

From way back when: The first time I saw Queen live this was the look they had. In later years when they came back Freddie had the look with the short hair and mustache. That was about 1982 in Memphis, TN. He asked, "How do you like it?" The crowd booed. They never came back.

[@deboraclark5791]

I loved his mustache. Freddie's PA Peter said, Freddie thought it helped camouflage his teeth, it did do that. Personally I thought his teeth just added to his charm, his teeth never bothered me.

[@susanneg2824]

Funny, I feel the mustache emphasized the teeth and I mourned the loss of the long hair and clean shaven look that was the ultimate in male beauty!

[@deboraclark5791]

@@susanneg2824 Freddie was very handsome with or without the mustache. I guess as grew older he thought the long hair had to go, anyways I thought he was just fine both ways😊

[@3ScotsInk]

I was born and raised there, saw them 2x in Memphis 1974 & 1980 (and once in New Orleans 1978). Are you from there, too? Did you seen Queen in Memphis, if so, what year?

[@chicochi3]

@@susanneg2824 I also thought the mustache drew your eyes to his teeth. But I was just there for the music anyway.

[@jozsefgonzalez2588]

I Love Queen ❤❤❤ Nice reactions, congratulations. Greetings from México 🙏🙏

[@annroberts2269]

Yes, Freddie’s song. In Days of our Lives documentary, Roger said he loved this song - it was so sophisticated, and SO Freddie.

[@carolespinoza8452]

Man hap, no matter what queen does they are great.👍👍🎸🎸🎸💞 have a great day guy👍😘

[@LMTino]

I would put that "Freddie move" on the list of his "moniker moments.' No matter the hairstyle, mustache or no, sound on or off, YOU KNOW IT'S HIM! I agree with your book -- This was the song that put their unique style out there.

[@debpaynepurnell6131]

Yes, Freddie wrote this one. One of my favorites. Great reaction.

[@bigmallly7863]

Killer Queen - A classic song, hit No 2 in the charts prior to Bohemian Rhapsody hitting the world.........Don't forget "Body Language" for that bass riff.

[@yvrkid7070]

This song holds a special place in my heart because it was the first Queen song I heard on the radio. They had no money back then, even when this song went to #2 on the UK charts they didn't see the royalties. There is a fan club letter written by Roger just before the album Sheer Heart Attack came out saying he hoped they liked the new single because it is a departure from their usual rock and roll style. He and Brian were definitely sceptical whether it would sell. If you look very carefully Brian is wearing white nail polish on his left hand. This is leftover from Queen II where Freddie had side black and Brian had side white. React to Killer Queen Live At The Rainbow 1974. It hilariously shows John playing the triangle! It is the first song in a medley and is only 1:30 long so maybe react to the medley!

[@nataliebagshaw2773]

Great reaction 👍❤️

[@debbiebush5887]

Great reaction HAP. See I told you havent done this song. Yes you are right QUEEN is the GREATEST LIVE BAND EVER. I am glad you liked the song. This song gave them alittle bit of some success before BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. Thank you for the shout out that just made my day. Consider that crap that I have been through with the weather here in Texas with no power for days and no water now. Take care HAP. Have a good day my friend. Your girl, QUEEN BEE.

[@Anisabell2]

Queen rock, every time🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥👑👑👑👑

[@loveym8879]

Awesome! Thanks for your great reaction! I believe this was their first major hit that got them recognition. They had a prior hit with seven seas of rye but this one was bigger.

[@bluebell3720]

Yeah both freddies from 74 Seven seas uk no 10,their first single to chart then killer Queen at no 2 and their first us hit at no 12

[@theresarandall7448]

I was thirteen years old when this song out. My friends and I would do hand gestures as we 'sang 'dressed in our bell bottom jeans, smock tops and platform shoes.

[@yvrkid7070]

Sounds familiar!

[@lindastodola691]

Ahhh thank you Hap- I haven’t seen this in a long while. Our beautiful young Freddie. You caught the great work on the panning. Yes- it’s Freddie’s song! This is I believe the best version. I LOVE you are using the books! WOW!! I love this reaction!

[@carmenalmiron6825]

I love it!like always..cause i love queen.i love Freddie for ever!and i love u for loving my darling!!!!!💞nada mas q agregar😌!

[@joymaxs2874]

Awww enjoyed your comments Hap! 👍🏼✨ Your love for Queen music makes their songs to be more appreciated and loved by the listeners! That's how I feel when I listen to this song with you. Thank you for your great reaction! 💜💜

[@karenj3611]

Freddie loved his air guitar

[@annroberts2269]

In all of the concert videos I’ve seen, Freddie interacts a lot with the guys, especially with Brian on guitar solos - look at Live Aid for a good example

[@debramoore7513]

This is the first look of Queen for me!! You can’t help but stop and stare!! 😳“Betcha by golly wow”. YES ... Freddie got our attention!!! Still does - Queen performs this song live at Montreal then transitions into I’M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR. HaHaHa! I just accidentally typed (I’m In Love With My Cat). 😂😂

[@elizabethrodriguez1095]

And that's how it's done folks, lol! Amazing timing, perfect harmonies , overall an excellent song. I'm so glad you chose it, Hap, thank you once again for your brilliant reaction! Loved it!

[@mariabryant6582]

I Go Crazy, which I think was the B side of Radio GaGa

[@dianecourtney2724]

My first Queen memory ❤️❤️❤️

[@loveym8879]

I think you also have never reacted to Get down, Make love... Also a Freddie song.. Live in montreal 1981 is a great version. THanks again!.

[@claudettesmith8328]

The 60's,70's& 80's freedom of expression, experimentation & flamboyance were encouraged,a great thing for music, fashion & pop culture. Now individuality, innovation are frowned upon, almost stifling creativity.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Yes, it's a Freddie composition. A fun little ode about a young lady of negotiable affection!

[@ittamandarano289]

Yes Freddie wrote this song and Brian said it was the perfect quintessentially Freddie Queen song,,,he thought it was a clever sophisticated song that Freddie had written...it was their 1st #1 hit in Britain in 74. His voice is so beautiful, even when he was 45 before he died, his voice was still beautiful and had not changed unlike other artists like Paul McCartney whose beautiful voice changed by Live Aid (he was around 45 then)

[@Natalie-gb3gu]

Please, make reaction to Let me live, Mother love, These are the days of our lives-, I'm going slightly mad, Sail away sweet sister...and Too much love will kill you (Brian,s version)

[@debramoore7513]

Great songs!

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

It was Roger's mic..anytime

[@juliannetomlinson]

My 1st time seeing Freddie on tele in 1974 love Queen thanks Hap. Freddie did write this.

[@sharongolding7511]

Hi hap great to see classic Queen , I dont know if you did the killer queen/I'm in love with my car medley live at montreal another great performance and worth checking out , great reaction my friend and stay safe ❤

[@Sparkly-Unicorn]

Yeah, I thought you did this one 😂😂😂. It was one of their first singles to gain fame, due to being on The Top of the Pops. Of course, everything on The Top of the Pops Show was mimed 😂😂. But this was a clever and upbeat song that resonated with listeners (who all knew it was “mimed” 😂). Great reaction HAP! 🌻

[@bluebell3720]

Their first one on the show earlier in the year was Freddies seven seas uk no 10 this was no 2 it was also their first on us charts at no 12

[@denikennedy6675]

KILLER QUEEN I ALSO THOUGHT YOU HAD REACTED TO IT. THAT'S OK I WOULD WATCH THEM ALL.! THIS SONG WAS SO EXTREMELY GREAT TO SAY THE LEAST. THERE IS NO WAY THERE WILL BE ANYTHING LIKE THIS AGAIN..FREDDIE HAD HIS VISIONS. AND AS WE KNOW PAYED ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL NOT ONLY MUSICALLY BUT WITH HOW HE AND QUEEN SHOULD LOOK FROM HEAD TO TOE. MORE SO IN THE EARLY YEARS ,I THINK. ANOTHER FANTASTIC, INSIGHTFUL REACTION, HAP THANK YOU! 🥰❤🎶 NOW I THINK I WILL BE HEADING TO THE PLAY LIST. AT YOUR SUGGESTION😉

[@1964paulsmith]

Brilliant song, brilliant reaction.

[@alicefarr3927]

Most talented and brilliant group ever.❤️

[@reginakapaeva205]

Thank you for your reaction! This is a great song !!! Brian's solo is perfect, the band's choral sound is perfect as always, Freddie's vocals are perfect as always. But the main thing is the lyrics. I have never heard such an interesting song. But to understand her charm, you need to listen to her several times.

[@gracek4309]

Awesome song! 🎧💜🎶 Thanks for ur insightful reaction Hap! Always enjoy ur comments!

[@taniagariepy]

Thanks Hap, one of my favourites. I’m sure you have a few more you need to do. 😍😍

[@johnfaustintx]

I want to watch that again while reading the lyrics! I could not understand every word but I am old. It is amazing how our boy can remember certain moves in certain songs. And, all the other incredible details he can remember. But, once again, I am old and can't remember what day it is. If he cut himself, musical notes would flow out. 🎼🎶 He needs to claim his share of profits from the sales of that book! They MUST have gone up with the way he shares it! His use of it after every Queen song is perfect. Bravo (again), my boy. 👏👏👏👏

[@tanaforet8684]

This song was the first number one hit for Queen in the US. I have a request that I haven’t seen you do yet. I know you’ve done Keep Yourself Alive Demo version and on Top of the Pops, but you definitely need to react to Keep Yourself Alive in Montreal 81. It’s a whole different vibe. Rockin hard, John jamming his butt off on the bass, Brian killing it on the guitar and Roger giving one of his best performances on the drums. Roger even said during the documentary with Brian of the Montreal Concert that the song was the hardest hitting and most exhausting and hard on the arms for him to play. Then to top it all off, Freddie giving an amazing vocal and stage performance of pure energy and fun. In my opinion it’s the BEST version of Keep Yourself Alive! Great reactions as always Hap! Keep them coming friend. Stay safe and enjoy ♥️

[@rockledgeln]

Once you watch the early DVD's you'll have a better grasp on understanding the attire, nails, etc. They eventually dropped most of those affectations.

[@bbbfst]

As to whether or not Freddie liked his look during these glam rock days, during an interview in the mid 80's the subject came up and Freddie said that it worked for that time and place but it would look ridiculous now. Then a pause and he said, "Of course it looked ridiculous then too." Pretty funny.

[@tessesmom]

First queen song I ever heard and I was hooked, way back, many moons ago xx

[@stefanhueckelheim]

This is another song, i remember i heard it but i dont know it is from Queen

[@christopherlopez8541]

Dude. I have to say, honestly. I believe you have the coolest reaction chanel. Your honest, intelligent, interpretations of the things you're watching. Super cool & fun to watch.

[@cdnest]

Yes, Freddie composed and wrote the lyrics.

[@lindastodola691]

Dang I love you reading to us from your Queen book- it’s just frosting on the top! Yes Hap- we know our Queen- our Freddie!💛

[@antoniosajulan7999]

Queen 👑! Freddie mercury is a legend bro 😎!!

[@netta6180]

Freddie only painted his left hand...because he couldn't do the right so perfectly x

[@johnandrews3151]

Classic Queen is great! Even their album cuts still hold up! Queen/I'm In Love With My Car, written and lead vocals by Roger Taylor, from the 1975 album A Night At The Opera.... Queen is very much like the Beatles and Elton John in that the entire album is usually stellar and not just the hits from the album.

[@Canucklehead557]

Freddie did the air guitar thing throughout Queens career, it was part of his schtick.

[@alexwalkeravengers1356]

just...AWESOME and nothing more to say!thanks for this reaction to this gem Hap

[@susancooper3111]

Freddie was A BORN PERFORMER...end of story....no.....the BEGINNING...

[@dianesilverstein6475]

Your reactions are really thoughtful. You open my eyes...and ears...to much about music! Thanks ☺️❤️💃

[@Terri6868]

First song I ever heard of Queen. David Bowie said you had to get out there (weird) to stand out. 🔥

[@tonyataylor4697]

Yes Freddie song. John wrote I Want to Break Free. No ideas for video...Freddie: can I do ballet John: of course.

[@elaineparisi8626]

Hi, I love Queen they are one of the best band there was this song was one of the early ones, love them! Thank you for your reaction!❗💜

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

It's pretty well accepted that this song is supposedly about a high-priced Call Girl. In the documentary "Freddie Mercury - King of Queen", there's an interview with Eric Hall, Queen's former EMI publicist: He said that someone told him "The song is about YOU, you know!" It's pointed out that Eric always kept Moet et Chandon in a cabinet in his office... and apparently, Eric said that Freddie used to come by to see him/flirted with him shamelessly. :D

[@bluebell3720]

Yeah Freddie told him it was about him Saying it is,its killing me I cant have you!

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

@@bluebell3720 🙊🙉🙈💕

[@rosaliecaliendo6415]

One of their earliest hits and watch how sexy Freddie is while singing this song.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@SummerRose56]

When Killer Queen came out in the U.S. in 1974, around the time I graduated high school (oops...dated myself a bit there), I became an immediate and lifelong Queen fan. Not only was the song in its entirety completely unique, but the iconic sound of Brian May's guitar coupled with Freddie's incredible voice made this band an instant standout among so many great bands of the day. Still one of my all-time fav Queen songs! Thanks for the reaction, Hap!

[@belenscolpino2691]

Killer Queen es un deleite para los oídos ✨

[@maryhuhnke8496]

The only way to truly listen to Queen is with a headset..🎧 you should hear what you're missing!! 😎🎧

[@deeyears3978]

I found this out through Hap! I will never again listen to Freddie & Queen without them!

[@bettybaby63]

Oh you got the book 👍

[@carolefournier345]

Fact about the nail polish ☺️ Freddie only painted his left hand with black nail polish and Brian May mirrored this by painting only his right hand with white nail polish... You can notice it in some concerts of this period

[@antoniosajulan7999]

More queen please please!!!!!!

[@bluebell3720]

Killer Queen is Freddies off their album sheer heart attack 74 Earlier in the year they released Queen 2 their second album Freddies single seven seas got to no 10 and they were on top of the pops again with this one that got to no 2 On Queen 2 the white side is Brians songs and one from Roger Brian wore white nail varnish The black side is all Freddies songs He wore black nail varnish and the look stayed for a while! Like Freddie said in the 80s I looked ridiculous but it worked! Edit I don't think he looked ridiculous!

[@flaviamesaglio5429]

Fin dal primo album hanno dimostrato talento . Ma con il passare del tempo hanno fatto capire che confronti con i Led Zeppelin li faceva chi non ascoltava la loro musica. Comunque, un Freddie fantastico musicista e cantante 👏👏👏🌹💖😘 grazie Hap per la bella e approfondita recensione 💞👌💘

[@claudettesmith8328]

Anybody can be a"star" now,as long as you have the right look& project the image looked for, you don't need to sing.well(auto tune) or musicianship now, it's freaking sad what passes as music now.

[@claudettesmith8328]

Queen was pissed off because Top of the Pops wanted them to lip sync, so Freddie was acting out more than usual on camera.

[@ashlynbulsara4238]

Great reaction HAP.

[@rosyyorizzo6982]

I like the way you reacted to this song. The rewind, etc. I guess I'll have to watch more of your reactions to other songs. Also liked you confirming your comments with the book. I'd love to have that book! Great reaction (we already know the song is brilliant 😉) 👍

[@sheilakearney3434]

Brian May and Tim Staffell wrote Doin' Alright when they along with Roger Taylor were in the band Smile. The song was then re-recorded by Queen and was on their first album. Here's a link to the Smile original version of Doin' Alright. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfFeqyMjJqjicU

[@nanaprn7809]

So glad to know things are well with you and delighted that you've reacted to one of my favorite Queen 's songs. If you haven't reacted to Stone Cold Crazy (from 1974) and Bijou (more gentle sound) would you put those on your list of songs?? Thanks.

[@wolke9270]

This reminds me of Roxy Music in the Top of the Pops in 1972 with their song Virginia Plain kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKDRiJmKjJydgcU Their glam style and music hit the show like a rock, similarly to David Bowie back then. Bryan Ferry was such a hottie. And master mind Brian Eno was still in the band. I have ths song on my jogging playlist. Lifts my spirits everytime.

[@rockledgeln]

PS I also thought you had reacted to this before.

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

Was at the same time David Bowie was androgynous

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

❤️😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@belindamelville8228]

😊😊😊😊😊👍👍👍💕💓💗💖

[@THEPATRIOT1000]

How about some Motown? The Supremes ..The Temptations Marvin Gaye

[@leed119]

Live band>>>>>>Queen zero auto/tunnneee That is all I am sayin.