Queen - Killer Queen Top Of The Pops, 1974 (Reaction!!!!)

[@mieroth]

What I love about Queen is that there is a great diversity in their music, you never know what you're going to get with a Queen song since they're all over the place stylistically. With Queen all four members were song-writers with very distinct styles, that's quite unusual in a band. This song - Killer Queen - is very Freddie in style.

[@Oesterreicher94]

Queens back catalogue is like a box of chocolates, you never know watcha gonna get. ;)

[@spawncampe]

No it's about queens. What gay ppl refer to each other. I heard he made it with a secret message to their manager. Queen are guys

[@pk-nn7qf]

agree

[@hannyhawkins7804]

USE HEADPHONES for early Queen, or you’re missing half the magic. Trust me.

[@lucianabonassi9164]

stereo headphones.

[@1Nida]

So true. I would also suggest kicking back in a bean bag chair and turning on a lava lamp. Read the liner notes on the album. Study the artwork.

[@MadTheDJ]

She's a high class, expensive call girl, basically. Sophisticated, elegant, and totally out of most people's league. Also, Moet & Chandon is an upper tier champagne, for those who don't know.

[@smod2832]

I didn't know that. After all these years!

[@kimberlyklaus7296]

I didn't, thanks!!!

[@chrisjames4507]

He's defo talking about cocaine

[@gonzo2495]

A champagne for 50 bucks is not "upper tier". ;)

[@etc7070]

Out of all the Queen reaction videos I've watched, you're the only one who delved the deepest into the lyrics. I love that! Especially for this song. Its lyricality AND musicality gets overlooked. Definitely looking forward to more of your Queen reactions!

[@KelliViti]

One thing about the band you have to know, is that they are all very well educated. The references in some of their songs are twists on historical events. Freddie, completed college with a diploma in Art & Graphic Design. Dr Brian May, a Bachelor's degree in science / PHD in astrophysics. Completed about 30 years later, due to career as a rock / guitar god. Roger Taylor, BSc in Biology. John Deacan, degree in electronics. All of this is to say, don't feel bad if you have to look up some of the references in their songs. Look up Live At The Rainbow 1974. Edit for individual reactions. You won't regret it!!

[@emileeorr212]

KelliViti I thought Rodger was a dentist 😂😉

[@KelliViti]

He studied it, not sure he completed dental school.

[@emileeorr212]

KelliViti it was a joke. Have you seen the movie yet?

[@KelliViti]

Going Thurs. Sorry, jokes don't always translate in written form. Also, you'd be surprised how seriously, some Queen Fans take the details. LOL

[@emileeorr212]

@@KelliViti Oops sorry!

[@chrisnewton5126]

As a teenager in 1974 I hung around at a local deli in the Philly burbs listening to the jukebox and playing pinball. This is one of those songs that rocked hard while you were playing the silver ball.

[@lara314]

The explanation on Genius was quoted from Freddie, so it's accurate.

[@angelabordack]

Lara Thank you, I was about to comment that exact thing. You saved me the effort! 👍

[@cherylspeares7003]

You have become my favorite...I love your reactions ❤️ and finally someone has a big screen of the video...tired of looking at tiny little boxes...thank you 😊

[@TheMatthewsFam]

Thank you.....and welcome to the TMG FAMILY

[@ButterCookie1984]

Subscribed- Hi!! Im a black woman who has LOVED Queen forever I wear my Queen t-shirts PROUDLY ..so cool to see more people become Queen fans.

[@stephenpolicoff292]

Freddy Mercury normally did not explain the lyrics to his songs. He left them to the listeners interpretation. This is especially true of their masterpiece Bohemian Rhapsody. Dont miss reacting to that song. Many believe it is the greatest song ever recorded.

[@nyima04011]

I just subscribed. I like your take. I like your curiosity. I want to see all your Queen reactions.Thanks

[@MLeibs]

Killer Queen reaction! You’re a treat to listen to! Thank you from Chicagoland!

[@ashleynichole744]

Queen is my favorite band! Their song One Vision is so good, but I think you should react to the music video because it gives you a look a little behind the scenes. Loved this video!!! I also highly recommend Keep Yourself Alive, Seven Seas Of Rhye, Don't Stop Me Now, Radio Gaga, Under Pressure, Who Wants To Live Forever, You Take My Breath Away, Love Of My Life, White Queen, Hammer To Fall, Fat Bottomed Girls, Crazy Little Thing Called Love. They have so many amazing songs! I also recommend you listen to them Live.

[@TheMatthewsFam]

Thank You for the list

[@Freddieismyqueen91]

Somebody to love live is my favourite. Freddies vocals are unbelievable ❤

[@pavlagebouska3341]

Good job! I think you will enjoy Queen even more the deeper you go. You see, they were all super talented and so versatile. Once you think you are used to a Queen sound, they surprise you with a complete change of style like with the song 39, which is a pure country song, Another one bites the dust, which is funky as hell, Crazy little thing called love- an Elvis-style song, My melancholy blues...etc. Queen were the legends and that is a fact.

[@kathleen109]

I would love to someone react to My Melancholy Blues.

[@gipsnadel6418]

39 is pure love!! I love Drowse, One year of love and Lily of the Valley as well

[@lauraroe9372]

Awesome video i love all their music keep listening to their songs they will never be another band like them ever 😀👍😀

[@sebastiandiaz6724]

Thanks man. Thank you for projecting in a certain way what it would be like for me to re-discover this amazing group. I grew up to this thanks to my dad, and this band really warms my heart, as well as watching you explore this treasure. Definitely Queen is my all time favorite band! I wouldn’t know where to begin my recommendations, but on the top of my head you have “Good Old-Fashioned Loverboy”. I think you will find it fun😉

[@sonyaorange3378]

Loved your reaction to this classic Queen tune. I remember seeing their videos on Wolfman Jack’s Midnight Special back in the 70’s.

[@JasonVictorEverett]

I love how you delve into the history to learn background info on various pieces. LOVE IT! Thank you for another GREAT reaction video for my favorite band, QUEEN. Love your curiosity.

[@geraldherrmann787]

watch "queen at live aid wembley 1985" (full) - officially and arguably thought to be the greatest live performance EVER - in front of a 100.000 people live and endless millions on tv

[@BarkaDog]

1.5billion*

[@pk-nn7qf]

Queen fan from Thailand. just subscribed because I like the way you react about Freddie and Queen song, your respect of Great man and the band. keep going😁 love to see All your react Queen song.

[@stevenwheat3621]

Great to see you hip hop guys branching out for a change.. And Killer Queen has been out for 45yrs!! Ole Freddy and the crew were extremely well polished! Good reaction

[@jessicareeder2886]

I appreciate the research you did!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@arielperetz7210]

What an amazing reaction I like the way you say guitar solo need I say more. you know your music ..

[@michelle88960]

I've been a fan of Queen since they started (yes I am that old 106) and I never knew what this song was about. So you have educated me.

[@carlinmcgill551]

Love how opened minded you are bruv

[@samloveslfc]

If you like Guitar solos, you should listen to Brighton Rock by Queen. Brian rocks his guitar big time in that one. Freddie Mercury said that Killer Queen was about a high-class call girl and as he wrote it, he should know ; )

[@kevinmoore8732]

@The Matthews Fam Bro that hat is helluh sick, jus sayin. Btw it's badass to see someone gettin down to classic iconic rock and havin that appreciation for the musical talent like ya do.

[@kidspack3taylor420]

People that don’t appreciate exquisite music , that’s who would dislike it 😡Queen is the best band ever 💓💓💓

[@marlahudgins7038]

QUEEN is amazing, they can do al genres, in fact I think they are their own genre LOL

[@sandrakelley3210]

You are awesome, love how u look at what the songs are about first before putting the song on. Queen and 70s rock bands sing the songs instead of talking (rap) about the songs. I know times have changed in music it would have been interesting how Freddie would handle this age in music. Freddie was a very talented legend, miss him.

[@debbiek7004]

Great reaction ! Love of my Life , live at Montreal 1981

[@TheCornishCockney]

oh dear. Moet Et Chandon is a high quality Champagne. let them eat cake was a famous quote from marie antoinette in France just before the revolution. these lyrics are not only sharp,they are EDUCATIONAL man. bring those words to Freddie,May's exceptional guitar,taylors explosive drumming and deacons powerful bass and you got epicness and an event. soak it up.check out the whole Queen catalogue,you'll emerge a different,better man.

[@maciet8759]

There is many Rock Band and Guitar Hero games you can play Queen songs on! I often find myself playing those Queen songs after watching loads of Queen

[@christinaharrell9175]

There should not be one dislike ! Best Group of all time

[@tammyreesemedia]

Freddie Mercury wrote this and sung it flawlessly. I love the live performances of this song as well

[@luceliaalencar8242]

Magnífico!!!!!! Queen Queen.

[@shamaimpshe5850]

This is the song that made me pay attention to Queen's music. It us pure class, poise and genius..

[@jbcf4490]

This the 1 big thing I'm proud off my country that we had the best singer that ever lived

[@queenmercury4927]

If I had to guess why there are so many “dislikes” on the video it would be because Freddie is wearing fur...you know, because we must apply today’s values to everything from the past Personally, I think the song is awesome and Freddie looks fabulous as always! Enjoyed your reaction...as usual!

[@mcadamsgaming778]

Hi you are my favourite reaction channel

[@rebelpunx88]

OMG you just Have to react to the I want to break free video

[@susieq9801]

Listen to the exquisite bass throughout the song, not just the guitar solo.

[@lawrenceabeyta3808]

Queen was my favorite group growing up, so glad to see a younger generation discovering them. Go watch the movie Bohemian Rhapsody that just came out about them. What I like about your reaction is you going through their lyrics. They were incredible lyrics, so keep it up man.

[@carlh429]

It’s a very strange feeling to see you react to what I first saw and heard 45 years ago.

[@lizmagu3189]

I love this video. Freddie looked cool as fuck in that fur coat!! I don't even give a shit if they weren't really singing or playing. It's so cool to watch 70s Freddie!! ❤👑

[@maddy7]

You had be open-mined to really like Queen; they were SO different from other bands of that time period. I loved their diversity of music, hence I'm a die-hard Queen fan til the day I die.

[@wayward4657]

I love it when people research the bands and songs when reacting to them. So many just don't say anything

[@juanmurillo1924]

When you said you had to research Queen because you have to have respect for them made subscribe cuz that’s what other channel’s gotta do!

[@Kumashi1412]

Killer Queen has already touched the replay button

[@wcwindom56]

It's basically about a high priced lady of the evening.... but it does help if you can see the lyrics

[@patgallagher5974]

I've just read Freddie sang first part of bohemian rhapsody harmonies himself , and the rest joined in later genius for the times , best live band ever .also try watching the miracle , the concept of the video was genius and words are very touching ,like a lot of their stuff always had a message .

[@paulmcinerney5995]

Looking forward to more Queen reactions!

[@JoJo-ri2pu]

I like how you went through the lyrics.

[@tonya7561]

This song is on one of the guitar heroes. Been so long since I've played it I cant remember exactly which one.

[@jimipurple123]

One of the greatest bands ever

[@richardscales9560]

Bllody hell, theres a novelty, a reactor who actually looks something up!! Nice one

[@MontagZoso]

Oh man, these lyrics...Freddie was a poet for the ages. Queen’s Best song next to Bohemian Rhapsody. Love you always Freddie, Rest In Peace. ❤️

[@АлексейКуров-ю4й]

Обожаю это соло!

[@lusmas99]

Queen: I want it all, The Show must go on, March of the black Queen, Liar, Great King Rat.

[@bridgez04]

Katy Perry said this song inspired her stage persona. She wanted to seem exactly like the “killer queen” described in this song.

[@killzzd4874]

Queen is the best

[@ladybug6748]

OMG YOUR REACTIONS ARE 💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣

[@margaretriccardi4011]

The bracelet he is wearing appears in many other music videos.

[@billdemudd6697]

My sis asked me to teach her son a bit of guitar,said he was getting on with it,not bad Turned up,and he had a bloody plastic guitar hero thing! Went out with sis and bought him a half decent yank electric,and pocket amp He plays alright now British amp

[@marilinlollalolla9518]

6:00 Lesson number one:NEVER STOP AT A GUITAR SOLO

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Moet et Chandon is champagne. Another theory as to what this song is about is that Freddy rodent in reference 2 his manager I think. So you will hear that floating around but the main theory is it's about a prostitute. If you like this other really fun videos are Ballroom Blitz by Sweet, Blinded By the Light by Manfred Mann Earth band, one of my favorites Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas. Queen bed all kinds of music. If you want to see a very clever version of YMCA check out America's Got Talent and the gentleman's name is Christopher. Another good one is America's Got Talent Ray Jessel. It's titled 84 year old man sings hilarious song. He wrote the song and it is hilarious and will completely catch you off-guard.

[@davidpradarelli4104]

Fun fact. The guitarist Brian May and his dad built his guitar. It's called, "The red special". Good videos man.

[@susieq9801]

John Deacon built Brian's special amp.

[@moe8577]

Even young pappy loved queen

[@HenriAllen]

Breh listen to the solo on headphones 3 guitar parts all bouncing around middle left and right stereo. Amazing.

[@deborahcornell171]

Nice reaction. Most early Queen had more of a hard rock edge (& Glam-rock look). A good example is "Liar" Official video. The tempo changes are terrific. Would love to see what you think.

[@lorraineruemmelegodbey1938]

The call girl quote in Genius is an actual quote from a Freddie interview.

[@mystery-jh6jn]

❤ 0:10

[@alexakl6445]

Yes, Brian can make that guitar sing!

[@RoverWaters]

top 10 guitar solo by Brian May

[@beverlyscott5357]

If no has told you Brian May and his dad made that Red guitar when Brian was a teenager.

[@jandrewhill63]

Did you notice they were miming? Guitars were not plugged in. Queen objected but the tv show played the single and they acted.

[@bookwoman53]

Hi. Please do Madonna at the 1984 MTV VMA awards. She sings Like A Virgin. I remember being disappointed when my mother said that I couldn’t get Madonna’s album. I was nine.

[@moonslust]

Please react to Queen's performance in Sanremo. They were in playback but didn't agree to that, so Freddie did everything to make the people see that😂love him for that

[@aikhis]

PHEW!!!!! was worried there might be a Saville appearance introducing them

[@gt800]

“Killer queen...is what I’ve named it”

[@yunglord_z9743]

Danzai no bakudan...bites za dusto

[@Hepatica100]

They were a bit annoyed (to put it mildly) when they performed this at BBC because they had to do it playback. "That is how we do it here" they were told. Top Of The Pops was THE music program, getting to perform there was quite a big thing.

[@chrisscorpio5651]

Do "Show must go on" and "Who wants to live forever". My two favorite Queen songs.

[@sophiecooper3624]

Yes definitely 😍

[@islandgirl1031]

Absolutely two of my faves!

[@vivifu5807]

You have to check out the I Want To Break Free video

[@DLCSTexas]

This was the first time the background voices were put thru’ a moog, a guitar amp with the guitar and voices together, and a Hammond B church organ cabinet in that used trebelo to whirl the sound around. Then all genres including gospel copied them in the years to come. Queen did it first

[@thomasrose9592]

Nice!!!!!!!

[@patgallagher5974]

I think Freddie and Michael did a song called there must be more to life not sure what year but was very good .

[@trishnjasperCarnivorePack]

have to throw this out in case no one did the guitarist and his dad built that guitar and its made to his playing style and what he wanted it to be able to do.

[@avafrazee6461]

Brian May and his father made his guitar. Check out his interview about it.

[@cherylspeares7003]

I love a guitar solo...I'm always drawn to the guitarist...love Brian May ❤️ but Slash is my #1🎩🎸😎

[@musiclover9361]

"Perfume came naturally from Paris Because she couldn't care less. Fastidious and precise, She's a killer queen." Who else could put 'fastidious' into a rock song except maybe Paul Simon? Awesome couplet!

[@LisaCupcake]

For cars, she couldn't care less

[@nairbartolomei2643]

Ore princess of the universe

[@solararity6969]

**Haha cat go boom boom**

[@MaritimeHeritageMN]

The dislikes for the video had nothing to do with Queen or the video - the front label had some Freddie look-alike on it and that's the issue.

[@brianseccomb6731]

You like the seventies vibe and guitar solos Pink Floyd is the band for you one of the best bands of all time..give Comfortably Numb a listen all there songs have awesome meanings!!!

[@luxemb.4039]

freddie wors unique.....genius

[@taurifleming7806]

Love2 c yor reat2 queens " another one bites the dust" if u aven't alredy

[@patgallagher5974]

Love your reactions, love this song so clever lyrically , you seem to love your guitar solos , there s a up ou tube channel of Brian May and his own music lots of guitar stuff if you want to give it a try ,try watching the miracle ,video is clever and a bit trippy but words are beautiful thnx good luck x

[@3rdLegGreg11]

That was Freddie Mercury himself saying what the song is about but also wants it to be open for interpretation. that wasn't Genius saying that, it was Freddie

[@DLCSTexas]

Here we see Freddy being goth before goth was thought of. One hand had black nail polish he black eyeshadow and I think eyeliner. An$ the mink could go either way with so many rings I couldn’t tell what they represented.

[@nairbartolomei2643]

go with another 1 bit the dust!!