Queen - Live Aid Concert |REACTION|

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[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

Hey, this one is considerably messed up in terms of the way the box with the video I'm watching is nearly half off screen. Hopefully this will encourage you to check out the original videos (at least those of you who have not seen them before). Live Aid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5u7lqeNgJKIqJo Is This The World We Created?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJradaJtlKyroK8 Thanks for watching! We are the Champions:)

[@k_spats]

Daniel... It was a superb reaction video. Your face and body spoke volumes - pure joy and love of music! Thank you. 💜💫✌🏼🎵 *We are Legion*

[@daveking9393]

Doesn't matter about any technical difficulties, the show is so solid it rocks through anything, and YOU did a great job. Remember well seeing this live on TV. Thanks for bringing back the memories!

[@sherryheim5504]

I am so glad you finally got to see this and see the energy that is Queen live. Great reaction, thank you. If y ou listen you will hear the entire crowd is singing along to every song.This is not a particularly large crowd for Queen. In their 2 Rock In Rio concerts a total of over 600, 000 people attended, better than 300,000 each concert. Freddie's words on crowd size? "The bigger the better, darling." Physically, Freddie is still very strong at this time but he had a serious throat infection and his doctor warned him not to do this show. Freddie said that singing at this concert was like gargling with glass, yet, he pulled it off perfectly, afterall, he was Freddie Mercury and his audience was the WORLD, he just couldn't pass up an opportunity like that. According to Brian May, the movie was not intended to be a documentary, it was intended to portray Freddie Mercury of which Brian said that the movie did a very good job. Other aspects of the movie were used to make it a movie and keep the audience engaged. Queen had the final say on the movie because until the movie was in the can, the rights to use their music would not be signed off on. Without the music, the movie would not have been worth anything.

[@sobmaz]

I was bummed at first because I was waiting for you to do this. But....the good news is after 2 minutes I got use to it and no longer even noticed. I am sure it will be the same for everyone else. Thanks Daniel!

[@lorilxn1597]

I've watched so many of this video and I never get tired of it. Happy New Year to you and yours

[@lisamcbride8921]

I saw Queen many times in concert in the 1980’s every single performance was just like this to me! Everyone who left the concert was throughly entertained and rocked!

[@peterfairhall1784]

I saw this live on television here in Australia. It is arguably the greatest live performance in history.

[@flash218ily]

"He's controlling the crowd here".....there's the biggest understatement of the year.....he could've sang the theme from Sesame Street next and the crowd would've danced around like Big Bird!

[@barbaraladouceur6305]

SO true!!! 🤩

[@karenj3611]

Facts!!

[@sumnerhayes3411]

Yes, and also realize that this might be the greatest example of crowd control in performance history, and it's not a specifically Queen crowd. He's controlling a Live Aid crowd, many of whom are here for other groups. And he is enchanting them. I like Queen quite a bit, but they're not my favorite band ever. But Freddie here makes a very solid case for greatest frontman ever (and Brian slays as well).

[@joyceharkin3641]

Indeed! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JaneRtn]

Queen never took anything for granted and spent the week prior practising to get this spot on... other bands and artists turned up woefully unprepared! On the day it was stunning... we listened to all the artists/bands and accepted the bands did this for free and had been set up rapidly so there was quite a lot of forgiveness of muck ups and not great performances.... then on came QUEEN and in 20 mins reminded everyone what talent, showmanship with hard work could actually achieve. Undoubtedly all amazingly talented but something everyone seems to forget ... they worked very very hard... no flying by the seats of their pants and definitely no resting back on the game and fortune they already had. 4 down to earth guys with strong work ethics and talent off the charts. It’s hard to explain but they made you feel as if anything was possible and you didn’t have to have their talents (of course many aspiring musicians were hugely influenced) but if you are going to do something ... be the best you can and always be yourself ... just my ramblings about the feel of Queen and I can’t leave it without saying ... it was like seeing family members .. you felt connected and part of it all. If any of this resonates with others then maybe that’s why the fan base felt the loss so deeply in 1991 and then drew together to support Brian, Roger and John thereafter.

[@daveking9393]

Sums it up very well, for sure.

[@WASPS1867]

Well said mate...well said

[@norasutiono6789]

Great summary

[@perpetualidiocy6622]

ONLY 41 likes?????????

[@lisaargyrou1488]

My sentiments exactly ❤️ Freddie Mercury ❤️

[@shagster2555]

This, My friend is one of the greatest Performances of all time in rock history. Queen totally stole the show that day, 72,000 live and 1.9 Billion people on tvs witnessed this legendary act Freddie had a throat infection so his voice was kinda raspy, But he went all out vocally coz of the small set Brian May recently revealed how the band didn't actually thought the performance was great, They thought it was OK. They soon realised how much of an impact they did, They became the talk of the town, and after working on an album called ''Its a kind of Magic'' In 1986, They embarked on their last ever tour with Freddie Mercury and John Deacon in the lineup, A Kind Of Magic Tour, They toured the whole Europe and UK. Playing to large stadiums, What a way to end their last tour ever with the classic lineup. Queen's catalog is full of hidden gems as well as popular masterpieces, You are in for a long adventure, Greetings

[@lisamcbride8921]

I watched this performance live with my first husband, and it was awesome! Love Queen! ❤

[@betseyclark2832]

I thought your reaction to this performance was really authentic. If you decide to explore Queen's discography, (and I hope you do) you will be amazed at how good they were right from the start. Then you will be surprised at the variety and number of genres they perform. All 4 band members wrote music and each had a #1 hit. The band could play anything and Freddie could sing anything. After his death at the tribute concert, other singers had to change the key to his songs because they couldn't hit the notes. Queen has a massive and very loyal fan base still today.

[@melissaharden9343]

The crowd had been there for 6 1/2 hours when they came out and the audience was tired and jaded but he rejuvenated everyone! All the other acts just came on and treated their appearances as a throwaway gift! Queen rehearsed and stole the show!

[@fixzeichner5592]

Freddy said of his interaction with the audience: "I always get them". He always sang the wonderful ballad "love of my life" with the audience. Very nice to see at Live at Wembley -1986 or Rock in Rio 85.

[@lindastodola691]

The unparalleled genius of Freddie Mercury!

[@ScottMaresh]

The gleam in your eyes, the smile on your face and the head banging says it all.

[@KernowWarrior]

I'm pure convinced that at the beginning of "Is this the world we created", when Freddy sat down if he had put his finger to his lips and went shhhhh, 80,000 people in the stadium would have fallen silent. That is the control he had on the crowed.

[@daveking9393]

Well said!

[@bettybaby63]

Check out you take my breath away Hyde park. Freddie literally told the crowd “you’ve gotta listen to this one,” and they did. 120,000+ people intently listening to Freddie & his piano.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas.]

From the UK 🇬🇧. Thanks so much for your reaction. You reminded me of the innocent times when we we kids and discovered something amazing and our eyes nearly popped out of our heads with joy and wonder. Thanks for making my evening. Happy 2021.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Wembley "officially" held 72,000 *in the stands* at that time. It was literally packed to the rafters for Live Aid. I reckon that's more like 100,000(+)

[@onlymeian58]

The atmosphere was electric.. I was midway between the stage & the front of house lighting/mixing desk.. (slightly stage-right).. It was probably the hottest day of the year, and at some point everybody was in tears.. either with joy or sorrow.. to say that the event was an emotional rollercoaster would be a serious understatement.. 🎸❤️🤘

[@barbaramendoza2202]

HOW WONDERFUL!! I’m jealous!! 😊

[@AjaxCaper]

How wonderful

[@maryellenazack4466]

@@AjaxCaper wow! So jealous.

[@jodidavis6595]

I’m not a jealous person by nature …but holy fricken mackerel 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼 what a memory to cherish for life.

[@stasmarine1544]

Diana Ankudinova is a young performer who shocks us with her pleasant voice and takes us into the abyss of events!!! Diana Ankudinova is unique and inimitable, goosebumps from her voice! Diana sings as if she lives in the song! The soul freezes or opens with Diana's voice. I am a musician who has been with music for years, and believe me, I have not heard such a tone in all these past years.

[@tjdomerny4847]

Of all the many great acts for Live Aid, Freddie OWNED it

[@anoceanawaymusic914]

The greatest male rock singer ever IMO

[@headrushindi]

I'm not sure what edit this is , but it is cropped oddly ..this is definitely not the full screen version... However the impact is all the same. Freddie freakin Mercury....the greatest rock singer of all time ! He owned that stage that day. I was a 19 year old soldier stationed at Ft Bragg North Carolina the day of this concert. I was at a cook out at a friend's house when live aid was on . When Queen took the stage all the talking , The laughing, and horsing around stopped, and Freddie had our undivided attention. After their set was over we sat in silence a moment until someone finally spoke up and said Holy $#!* that was phenomenal! What more can be said than over 75 thousand in the audience doing a synchronized Radio GaGa clap, and a follow the leader impromptu vocal play lead by Freddie.I know of NO other band who had this style , charisma, and class to so effortlessly own a stage> RIP Freddie ..The angels are lucky cause Ill bet your leading the choir. By the way David Bowie was yet to go on that day...he was heard to say " How the hell can I follow that ?" !

[@andrewmatthews1083]

He had not been diagnosed with HIV at the time of this concert. He did have a bad throat, and was advised not to perform. The movie took some liberties.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

The movie took liberties in every single department.

[@tonybennett4159]

While it could have been possible, as the first tets were administered in March 1985 and Live Aid was in July 1985, Freddie was not diagnosed until much later. It was a typical tweak to try to wring extra emotion out of the concert sequence.

[@bobangell1679]

Some?

[@lex8239]

Thats Freddie with a bad throat? He sounds phenomenal. How did he sound on a good day.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@lex8239 Well to be fair, Freddie did not have to sing for 2 hours, so he just went for it. He was used to singing and performing for at least 2 hours a night. He did say afterwards that his throat felt like he broken glass.

[@michellewhaley3489]

Queen wasn’t even supposed to be there. They were added after all the tickets were sold so the audience wasn’t expecting them to be there. Freddie was having throat problems and was told by his doctor not to do the show but in pure Freddie fashion he did it anyway. Queen did steal the show that day. As for the movie: yes, the producers took some liberties with the timeline of events but they had to fit 20 years of Queen history into 2 hours. The movie is just that and not a documentary. I find the film entertaining and of course the soundtrack is all Queen so you can’t go wrong there. 😊 Enjoy your Queen journey. The rabbit hole is very deep.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

It is far more then timeline liberties, it is really bad. Queen did not meet in the way as was depicted in the film. They knew each other for a few years, and even lived together before the formation of Queen, they knew each other from college. There was noting of Queen's struggles to get signed, it took them 3 year to be signed. And nothing about their time with the Sheffield brothers, and their production deal. After they had recorded their first album they had to wait about year before it was released. The Sheffield's really took their time. It was a very stressful situation. There was nothing about the band living like paupers while their production company were becoming richer. Queen never really had any problems with their record label, yet in the movie they only show a small fight with a recording executive over Bohemian Rhapsody. In the movie John Reed manages them right from the start while it only happened in 1975 in real live. Freddie never fired their managers, they all left on amicable terms, and Queen started managing themselves in 1977. They don't show the fact that the whole band was drinking and partying, Roger and John were also drug users, they always show Freddie being late, in real live Freddie spent the most time in the studio out of everyone. Queen took a break for only 6 months in 1983, after doing constant touring and recording for 10 years. In 1983 they returned to the studio to record The Works album. In 1984 and 1985 they did a worldwide tour. Freddie took two years to record his album because he placed Queen ahead of his own solo material. Even before the album he said he was not going to do any tours with the music on the album. It was not a serious project for him. Roger and Brian happily recorded solo albums before Freddie. Everyone else did solo albums before him. In January 1985 Queen played for almost 400k people live, it was broadcasted to 900 million people in South America, great preparation for Live Aid. The Works tour was very successful and it ended 5 weeks before Live Aid. Queen released 5 singles from The Works album, it was a highly successful album, they were riding high in the charts. Freddie's solo album was not the flop they pretended it to be it spawned one no.1 hit single, and a few top 20 hits. The album has sold in the same range as some Queen albums. All of this basically tells you that every single thing that happened in this movie was incorrect.

[@poppad331]

@@ZENOBlAmusic also the fact about Freddie having AIDS in 1985 at the time of Live Aid. Close friends claim he didn't get Aids until 1990 and it was publicly announced in 1991, shortly before his tragic death

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@poppad331 Yes, thank you. You are 100% correct, I completely forget about that. This is exactly the problem there are so many mistakes that it difficult to even keep track of everything. Freddie told the band in 1989 during the recording of The Miracle, and he officially knew in 1987.

[@nanner3200]

@@ZENOBlAmusic According to Brian yes of course there were liberties taken but Brian and Roger, movie consultants, wanted the movie to focus on the music vs Freddy dying etc. All you added above would have been an extra hour or two of movie. Yes there are things in the movie that I don't understand why they put them there or why they had Freddy say he had HIV right before Live Aid but for someone who knows nothing about the band and wants to learn then the movie isn't that bad. Several of your "facts" are incorrect. They did not meet in college. Freddy was friends with Tim Staffell and joined after he left the band. Just not the same night as shown in the movie. Deacon wasn't even their first bass player. He was the 4th. (but he did do their first Queen concert) Their tour ended (world tour BTW) 8 weeks before Live Aid. Anyway I could dispute a few other things you say but this is too long already. The movie is not trash. Nor is it "every single thing that happened in this movie incorrect" I knew facts before I saw it and I enjoyed it. In fact I've seen it probably a dozen times. Like I said earlier if they put in everything, in order, it would have been a 10 hour movie. It's not meant to be a documentary or autobiography but it still gives glimpses into a part of Queen and Freddy.

[@maryannsavage3724]

@@nanner3200 I totally agree with you. That's what documentaries are for. Brian, Roger and Freddie's sister approved of the film and they knew him better than anyone else. Who cares if the timeline wasn't in order. It was a MAGNIFICENT film which broke box office records and made almost a billion dollars worldwide. It also won 4 Academy Awards and Queen gained some new fans. 👑

[@bettybaby63]

Yee haw! Lol. Looking forward to this. To hear Geldof tell it, he wasn’t getting a confirmation from the band that they would do the show. So he called Freddie and said, “this stage is perfect for you.” When Freddie asked why, Geldof replied “bc it’s the world.”

I always get chills when Freddie is singing! Can't wait for more Queen reactions :D

[@RadCenter]

I rented a VCR just so I could record Live Aid LIVE. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

[@7Taric]

*Freddie* *Mercury* for me is one of the strongest vocalists in the world of rock music of all time! Among the female vocalists, a clearly expressed leader did not exist for me until recently, until I heard a young singer from Russia - *Diana* *Ankudinova!* I recommend listening to her unique performance of the songs: Wicked Game, Human, Rechenka (Реченька), Blizzarb (Вьюга). Listen to *Diana* *Ankudinova* , she will be able to really surprise you! 💎💎💎💥💯👋👍

[@sergeykot8753]

Diana Ankudinova 😊👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🎉💫💯

[@CraigShifflet]

Realize it's two years down the road and this channel is pretty much done, but it's remarkable to watch this show any time. Note the time they go on stage until they finish. They had 20 minutes. I think they went 20:08. Rumored exchange backstage, other bands "How do we play for a billion people?" Freddie:" Darling I was born for this."

[@LillyMarz777]

I was 25. Been married 7 years . We had 2 boys, 7 and 4. Lost my one and only 10/29/18. We have 3 grand kids and now 2 great grands that he didn't get to meet. This was so wonderful. Loved Queen and Freddie was on a to short loan from God. Life on this planet goes so fast.

[@beckybirdsell2290]

I am sorry you lost your "Dear Heart". I lost my life's companion 5 years ago so I understand how much you still hurt. Isn't it wonderful how these great musical memories bring our loved ones back for a few minutes? Such a brief but lovely moment.

[@scarletsky4665]

Knowing how you like analysing the lyrics I would suggest you to react to some other Queen songs for example "Who Wants to Live Forever", "39" and "Innuendo". Great reaction)

[@maryellenazack4466]

The best 20 minutes ever spent! Remember watching this like it was yesterday! Please check out the freddy mercury tribute concert! When top artists performed queen tunes to commemorate the late great freddy mercury ❤❤❤.

[@pinkey943]

Freddie was a gift from God

[@Yosef1952]

Yes! Let's do this. I may have seen this back in the day, but it's been a while. What a voice Freddie had!!

[@ChristopherMmmm]

" It almost transcends words "... you said it all, there. Excellent job Daniel.

[@lynette.]

We were all watching on tv at the same time it was quite something. The sound in the background is the crowd singing. He plays the crowd like a musical instrument. You felt like you had experienced a whole Queen concert.

[@neilwhite7556]

The concert was epic and your reaction was perfect. I have said before that I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of the music and the lyrics. Because you had already done the analysis for these songs you had the luxury of just enjoying the moment. I am concerned with the penchant of recording sights and sounds that many may be missing out on experiencing the moment. Rock on!

[@ingsve]

Their original set started at 6:41 PM that day and then they came back for "Is this the world we created" at 9.48 PM which was the 3rd last song on the London part of the concert.

[@jerrinelson9189]

If you notice Brian May plays three different guitars in Crazy Little Thing Called Love. There is the acoustic one he started off with, then went to a black one then to his Red Special!!!

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

YAAAAAAY, This made my DAY! 1) Yeah, Freddie said after the set was done, that his throat felt like "shards of glass". 2) The other band members had NO IDEA that Fred was gonna do the "AY OH" audience participation bit! While Brian's back is turned to the audience/facing the amps and he hears Fred let loose w that first "AY OH!"... Brian is thinking "Oh, so we're doing THAT now, are we?"😹😸😺 3) I'm really SURPRISED that you haven't had any Hardcore Queen/Freddie Fans warn you: "BoRhap is FULL of inaccuracies! It's RUBBISH! You NEED to watch the awesome Queen documentaries here on YT INSTEAD!" (That's how it usually goes.) I think folks who are recommending the BoRhap film, are new Queen fans who are just discovering them thanks to the movie.

[@lorilxn1597]

I loved the movie and I've been a huge fan of theirs since they came out. I'm 57 and love jamming and singing Bohemian Rhapsody with my daughter. She always sings the Mama part to me. Most movies like this have inaccuracies, it does pay to research before the movie

[@abdulbah2176]

I will agree that the movie was indeed inaccurate in certain places and I will respect your opinion but I loved that movie

[@lorilxn1597]

@@abdulbah2176 I thought it was a excellent movie

[@nancyblumberg4612]

The movie was amazing in the fact that a whole new generation was introduced to the music of Queen. I know it was so very inaccurate but made me happy to have heard their music in a movie setting.

[@dalem8332]

Excellent! Queen were great. Freddie was a PHENOMENAL front man! One of a kind. ♥️🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

[@fearmac]

I sat through the whole thing back then. It was a mind blowing event, so big that my mother allowed us to stay watching it and brought the dinner to us. That was normally forbidden in our house. Queen literally stole the show.

[@lisamorrison2149]

Thankyou for showing this Daniel. Always warms my heart to see Freddie being the ultimate charismatic, front man.❤

[@HermanVonPetri]

The Bohemian Rhapsody movie may have brought new fans to Queen, and your viewers may have initially guided you to this wonderful group, but I hope you know that you yourself are now paying that forward by introducing many new fans to experience them and so many other amazing artists. Thank you!!!

[@ValerieBoyco]

I saw them in 1978, it was the best concert I've ever been to. He played off the crowd, he had the same energy you are seeing here. It is so cool to see you enjoy them as much as I did! For your next Queen song I would suggest Don't Stop Me Now. Happy holidays.

[@snakelite61]

Don't Stop Me Now is such a feel-good song. It has such positive energy!

[@sentinelmortgagecorp4291]

I was in high school when this aired live and was (still am) a huge Queen fan. I remember waiting all day for their performance and just loving this when they finally appeared. One specific memory I have is on Radio Gaga when the crowd was clapping above their heads in the chorus I thought, “Well, I guess everybody has seen the video for the song”!

[@lorilxn1597]

Me too

[@chrismckechnie6653]

Freddie was the consummate performer. His talent and presence kept audiences in the palm of his hand. While not a typical Queen song, give a listen to "Barcelona" with Monserrat Caballe. It gives you another dimension of the spectacular Freddie Mercury.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Queen always added the “of the world”, part in live shows. The song itself is actually a very complex composition. From a compositional perspective it makes sense, why it was not added to the studio version. The composition and cords within the song never really resolves into a satisfactory way. It only slightly resolves, the full tension within the song is never completely lost. The song uses some of the saddest notes within the Mixolydian and Dorian scale, these are a very sorrowful sounds but done in major keys. The major keys still gives you the big winning feeling, but there is genuine sadness behind it as well. The song is never resolved into one big triumphant feeling or moment, it always eludes the listener. In truth the whole purpose of the song is to say that we always have to keep on fighting. We have won this battle for now, but the real fight never ends. The sorrowful keys also shows that it was not easy, there was sacrifices made along the way. That is what the composition within the song really spells out. By not ending with “Of The World”, the process is never resolved, you always have to keep on going, you cannot rest on your laurels after this one victory. The lyrics also says; “and I need to go on and on and on…” From a studio perspective it makes sense not to add the final part, it is mostly meant for people too listen, perhaps more attentively. In a live setting while everyone is pumped up and there is an energetic live atmosphere, and the band has won over the crowd, it does make sense to end the concert with that last triumphant note. As this was always usually the last song Queen played. A composition of a song can sometimes tell you just as much about the song as the lyrics, and Freddie was really good at combining these two elements.

[@barbaraladouceur6305]

Great analysis Zenobia!!!

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

@@barbaraladouceur6305 😊 Thanks!

[@Johnny67557]

If you haven't seen the film Bohemian Rhapsody yet....They did an AMAZING job of re-creating this entire set. The entire performance. There is even a side -by-side video of it.

[@angelatheriault8855]

My favorite live performance of all time! Completely thrilling from beginning to end. This is proof magic exists.

[@merlinscat]

Simply put, Freddie was the ultimate showman and worked the audience like no one else could

[@georgewodicka4839]

The top concert performance of all-time, watched in a Dunder Mifflin shirt. The perfect storm of an entertaining video. Bravo, Daniel.

[@TheRatsCast]

I have a very hard time listening to this now. At the time; it was just a great performance. But after Freddy died; I came to realize, this was his way of saying goodbye to the fans who loved and supported him through the years. I grew up with Queen. Their music meant everything to me. His loss is one of the hardest ever, and still affects me every time I see this!

[@fccrick]

Though chronologically inaccurate and a slew of other inaccuracies the movie does give you great feeling nd understanding of Freddie, as Brian May said you have to cram all this into an hour and a half and have it flow as a movie, but the essence is there great movie. So you cant watch the movie looking for historical accuracies but for getting good reflection of all the players involved. Queen great band......

[@ilariatremolada379]

Ciao Daniel, awesome reaction! ❤️ I did enjoy watching you smiling, clapping, opening your eyes wide, it was refreshing and fun! Your passion for music was so obvious and I loved how this performance left you speechless as powerful music gets to your heart first and your brain second 🙃 Freddie was charismatic, vibrant, authentic, vital and on point as well, a really missed and unmatched performer. Check out Somebody to Love live in Montreal, it gives me goosebumps every time I watch it - and I've seen it a loooot of times 😉 Take care :)

[@janegl48]

And this is why you should do Queen videos of live performances - you lose something when you don't see Freddie's interactions with the crowd. My favorite is Somebody to Love at Montreal in 1981. This was Freddie's favorite of all the songs he wrote (including Bohemian Rhapsody) and his performance is jaw-dropping. I also love his Love of My Life at Wembley 1986. So many more great ones.

[@sandraback7809]

Loved sharing this with you! Try Bohemian Rhapsody with Green Day in Hyde Park 2017, a crowd where half were probably born after this song came out. It will show how enduring the love is for Queen. I saw a brilliant comment somewhere that said “knowing the lyrics to BoRap is a requirement for a British passport”. 😂 cheers! For 2021 everyone. 2020 can just..........

[@bettybaby63]

Is this the world we created? was not written specifically for this show, but Geldof did ask them to perform it. Freddie & Brian had written in response to the growing famine crisis in Africa. Love when Brian & Freddie do an acoustic sets. This is how their shows were. Always. Check out BoRap Montreal 81. Amazing performance.

[@beatricezenguinian4643]

This live is awesome. Freddy Mercury was so talented. I love the complicity between Freddy Mercury and the public. Thank you for reacting to this video.

[@bardaghohio]

Amazing reaction video, once again...your emotional response to "Is This the World We Created?" quite literally brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad you've had a chance to experience this performance. I'd gotten out of the Navy in January of '85, and had moved to Massachusetts for a job...I'd gotten a pretty sizeable bonus for signing up with a tech company, and, since I had a large-screen TV (well, large for that time), with the sound running through the massive speakers of my stereo, I hosted a party of friends for the entire 16 hours of Live-Aid, which started on MTV at 7am, if I remember correctly...at the time, I lived in a large apartment complex, and, rather than separate balconies, there was just a common open walkway, with stairs down to the pool. At least half of the apartments had their sliding doors open, with Live-Aid blaring from inside, so the sound was amazing...seeing this again just brings back so many great memories!!

[@jonnyyen7169]

Very cool

[@gerardstephens58]

Great story! If you’re lucky in life, you get to experience the epiphany that we’re all connected.

[@Melissa02891]

Love the way you prepared yourself for this video by watching each song first. Freddie was really very sick with a throat infection at the time of Live Aid and his doctor advised against him singing. Freddie Mercury instead went ahead and gave the performance of a lifetime. Please continue watching and reacting to Queen videos. So many live performances to explore as well as official videos. Always nice to see someone appreciate Queen it helps keep their music alive through the generations. He was greatest front man of all time.

[@jerrinelson9189]

I heard that since it was later in the day the crowd was hot and tired. They were beginning to get where there wasn’t a lot of energy.....until Queen came out!!! They got them totally back into it!!

[@queenmiriam3058]

Loved this!! Especially the encore Is this the world we created. Still so actual today. Beautiful, Thankyou!!

[@Fairygrl_TW]

This was one of the most phenomenal show ever...RIP Freddie, you are truly missed...Bringing back good memories...Radio Gaga was never many peoples fav either, but the response was so amazing from the crowd...Just Brilliance in the raw, cant get better then that. Thanx Daniel

[@rdmrdm2659]

Freddie could have sung Mary had a little lamb and still molded the audience like putty.

[@deborahvernarelli6394]

Freddie was loved all over the world ..he was the best..and it was a pleasure watching you react to live aid ..see!, even you interacted with him, just like the crowd ❤❤❤

[@barbaramendoza2202]

Finally!! I’ve been waiting, Lol. Loved watching your reaction and acknowledging Freddie’s charismatic control of the audience!! Queen takes every one of their performances very seriously, and they rehearsed to fit in their set for the allotted time. (Shortening some songs as needed). They were polished, very used to stadium audiences, and always wanted to be “perfect”. As for the movie, “Hollywood” made some things up to make things more dramatuc and also moved timelines around. For instance, Freddie wasn’t diagnosed until 1987, and Live Aid was in 1985. He may have had his suspicions though. Paul Prenter was shown as a blend of 3 different people’s personas in the movie per Freddie’s Personal Assistant, Peter Freestone (“Phoebe”). Anyway, I enjoyed the movie because it was entertaining and more importantly - thousands of you g people “discovered” Queen 👑!! Freddie Mercury was the Most Googled person of 2019! Keep exploring Queen, I’ll be watching. Happy New Year - it’s definitely got to be better! 😊🙏🎉

[@gracielahonig]

Thanks for your lovely reaction to Live Aid! Chils all the time! Crazy little thing called love is a FREDDIE song. He made to honour Elvis. Wrote in 10 minutes in the bathroom... Loved!!!!! Thanks again!!!!❤️👑

[@csmelen]

I am old enough to remember watching this performance live so many decades ago. Great reaction Daniel. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and your family.

[@seano2112]

an exceptional performance by an exceptional band. through a strange turn of events, I was lucky enough to watch their last time playing together from the VIP / backstage area at Knebworth. Looking out at the audience clapping in unison during GaGa is a memory that will remain with me forever.

[@Sassypaws4927]

The story behind Queen at Live Aid is this. Bob Geldorf had talked to Queen at an award dinner that they all attended about this worldwide concert he wanted to put together to raise funds to provide humanitarian aid to Ethiopia who had suffering for 2 years or more from famine. Queen express an interest but as they were leaving on tour almost immediately (they had just released the album "The Works"), they made no commitment. They honestly didn't believe that Geldorf could never get it organized ever so they didn't take it seriously. But Geldorf was able to organize the concert and contacted Queen again just after they returned from touring. To be honest the band wasn't really excited about the idea and Freddie was really against it. Queen was accustomed to performing in front of a huge live audience (240,000 in Rio) but these were Queen fans they were used to performing for. Also, Queen was known for the theatrics in their concerts where they used lights, smoke, and sound effects to enhance the theatrical experience for the audience. The stage at Live Aid would be a generic setup with everyone using the same light and sound equipment. Also, the audience was not made up of Queen fans since all of the tickets had been sold out before Geldorf asked them. By this time, Queen had been rock stars for nearly 13 years and their fan base was much older than those they figured would be at Live Aid. They were afraid that most of these kids had never really heard of them. But Geldorf was determined and pushed Freddie to agree. Geldorf is quoted as telling everyone that Queen had to participate since the audience would finally be large enough for Freddie's talent and ego. The band finally agreed to perform. Queen always took their performance seriously. They always meticulously planned their concerts and rehearsed them thoroughly before each tour. They always did sound checks before each show where they would discuss what worked or didn't work from the previous show and how to tighten the set to make it better. It was the same with their Live Aid performance. They rented an old church and rehearsed their Live AId mini-concert for a week before the show to get the timing down and the transitions smooth. On the day of the concert, everyone that talked with them said they were very tense and bickering among themselves because they were so nervous. It had been a long time since they had performed to an audience that really didn't know them or they felt didn't know them. Freddie had been suffering from a throat infection and the doctor had advised him not to perform but Freddie ignored the advice. Roger remembers them being nervous before they performed but it melted away as soon as they went on stage. They quickly stepped into their stage rolls smoothly and Freddie was at the top of his game. Live Aid had opened at 12:00 London time and Queen's slot was at 6:40 PM which met the audience was hot (it was July) and tired. Yet with all that against them, Queen and Freddie were able to grab ahold of the audience from the first piano note. When they left the stage they felt they had given an okay performance. They were just glad that the equipment hadn't broken down. They had no idea how iconic their performance was. According to those there during Queen's performance, by the time they started Radio Ga Ga, everyone moving into the wings to hear and watch. One of the performers backstage lamented that he wished that his group had a song that encouraged audience participation. By the time Freddie completed his call and response section, the rumor backstage was that Queen was stealing the entire show. One thing from the movie is true. Wembley had negotiated with the neighbors to keep the volume of the music at a specific level. Someone from the Queen support staff did actually sneak over to sound control and raise the sound level right before Queen started. Queen music must be played loud to enjoy it!

[@morbidangel2424]

One my favorite little things about this concert if you look at the stage there are 3 lights for your time before they cut you off queen finished the set as soon as the last light came one.

[@marggie4129]

YES..red light exactly when Freddie put his arm down!

[@barbaramendoza2202]

That’s because they rehearsed with a large clock in front of them to have their performance timed perfectly! Their Head Roadie, Peter Hince (“Ratty”) bought the clock for their regeasals. You can see him during Live Aid - he’s the one giving/taking Freddie’s microphone and guitar.

[@marggie4129]

Because they are...Fastidious and precise ...Killer Queen!

[@thehorrorfanx]

Live Aid instantly became a Queen Concert. 🤩

[@scifimonkey3]

The bbc coverage of the Ethiopian famine was incredibly powerful but left everyone appalled but with no real focus as to how they could help, the major charities did not really have a huge breadth of visibility to the ordinary joe. For so many people the creation of Band Aid ( and subsequently live aid ) and its fronting by the loud brash but popular Bob Geldof provided that focus and encouraged them to dig deep in their pockets. It also proved to the politicians that famine relief was something that people cared about and therefore focussed their attention on foreign aid in a way that it had not been before.

[@jomac2046]

Elton John recalled how Freddie Mercury teased him backstage at Live Aid after their respective performances. I said, 'Freddie, nobody should go on after you - you were magnificent. ' He said, 'You're absolutely right, darling, we were - we killed them.

[@brookemiley4927]

Love your reaction! I think one can’t truly appreciate Queen until you hear them in a live concert. Freddie’s powerful voice, charisma and his control of the audience is something to see! I still miss Freddie but he and Queen have left us with such a rich and diverse collection of music that he will never be forgotten, and it is great to see a new generation discovering their music. If you want to see more of what they do live, the live versions of White Queen, Somebody to Love (Montreal) and Love of My Life (at Wembley) are all excellent!

[@terrimobley6067]

Watching this with someone like you and living it through your eyes is almost like reliving a first kiss. The magic the Wonder the joy. Thank you so much. I knew when you were expressing ambivalence about radio Gaga before with the studio version I KNEW you'd see it through new eyes when he performed it. Radio Gaga is a team sport. It's something to be enjoyed together. It's just fun like we will rock you. Written for his audience to play along. Again thank you sweet man

[@DiconDissectionalReactions]

I'm glad you got to see it. Your comments made me go back to this video to check on it, and I discovered it has been blocked. So I edited out the blocked portion to get it back online:)

[@jennifermorris6848]

I’m so excited to hear this! This was the year I graduated from high school. Epic.

[@IrishKack]

What can you say about Freddie Mercury and Queen that hasn’t already been said? Freddie, with that voice and charisma, held the audience captive. They were a phenom with a sound all their own. When they play, the audience looks like a single living organisms, moving as one and keeping in sync with Freddie. ✌️

[@quantockbeech]

Thanks Daniel. That was just great; got me to think about it again rather than just listen.

[@vickiphilo1243]

Watched most of this on the television. But when Queen came on stage everything was perfect. I have never had the chance to see them but have been listening to them since 1973. Radio gaga slowly grows on you after time. They truly are goat, the whole band. They weren't even on the playing list when all these people purchased their tickets. It seems to be a Queen concert the way they all respond to him and the band. Loved your reaction, the best I have seen! Stay safe and take care.

[@bettybaby63]

Radio Gaga turned out to be pretty prescient.

[@eileendobbs8574]

I watched it with my oldest brother and Queen was by far the best performance.

[@TheHaplorhine]

Thank you, Daniel, I had been looking forward to your review but I didn't dream it would turn out to be perhaps, the best part of my solitary Christmas! As always you did a grand job and I thank you Peace

[@daveking9393]

Sue, so sorry you and so many others were more alone this Christmas that in the past. Hopefully prayers from me a many others for those in similar situations can begin a healing phase this year. Stay strong. "Live each day to the fullest". All the best. Dave

[@TheHaplorhine]

@@daveking9393 Thank you very much for your kind words. These times are proving difficult and your prayers are appreciated, it is in times of adversity that we are given an opportunity to grow. Peace, love and my best wishes for a new year full of hope.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Merry Christmas Sue, you're not alone, nor am I, we all have each other...but oh, to be hugged again! I miss it so...Regardless, Peace, love and music!

[@angelakadian3896]

Best reaction video ever. As an old lady who listen to this music in my youth, it's nice to see the next generations enjoy all that is "Freddie", a deity to say the least. If you enjoyed the crowd reaction in this, you might want to watch the video of a Green Day audience singing Bohemian Rhapsody all by themselves through to the end. As someone once commented, "My teacher can't control the class, but in this video Freddie Mercury controls 65,000 and he was dead at the time." :)

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I have patiently been waiting for you to review the live aid performance. I thought your decision to listen to each of the songs performed first before listening to the whole thing was very smart. I know another reactor who adores queen and Just has Freddie mercury and queen on a pedestal watched live aid and because he didn't know half of the songs He really wasn't able to enjoy it and I felt so bad for him because I Knew that he really wanted to enjoy it and see this part of music history. Just as you said bands that followed did not want to go on After queens performance. Queen performs, Other bands Play. Yes it's true at concerts The lead singer will break the 4th wall but with Freddy there was never a wall to begin with. He sang for the crowd not to the crowd. There was always a given take of energy between Freddie and the crowd. Often times people will say at a concert that the singer was singing to them. With queen freddie Was singing to each individual and he held each of those 72,000 people in the palm of his hand. Freddie not only performed with his band but he also brought along 72,000 other performers. He is the greatest front man in Music history. As far as the Final song it is just as relevant and applicable Today. It has transcended time And sadly In another 50 years I think people are going to say It's still just as relevant If you are looking to follow albums that are concept albums or rock opera albums I suggest queensryche operation mine crime. It was done in the 80s And the themes are just as applicable to day as They were when the album was written. Greed, power, manipulation, misinformation It's all in there. And on a personal note That was the best concert I have ever attended.

[@Gregory......]

Queen rocks this concert

[@carlacook5181]

That "Radio Ga Ga" kinda pulled you in, didn't it? I loved your reaction to this. There will never again be a showman like Freddie Mercury, he was hypnotizing. I named my dog Freddie Mercury after haha, Freddie Mercury, eleven years ago after I drove about 100 miles from my house to Dalton, Ga and listened to "You're My Best Friend" on my car radio, I knew that the little guy would be my best friend and he still is. Love both of them, God rest Freddie Mercury...take care.

[@johnfoster5295]

I won backstage passes to a Queen concert back in 2005 when Paul Rodgers was the singer and met all of them. Really nice guys. 2 members of Cheap Trick (Rick Nielson and Tom Petersson) were there too. I got Paul Rodgers, Brian May and Roger Taylor to sign a guitar I brought there (John Deacon didn't take part in the tour).

[@louiselane806]

Your reaction is wonderful, I love watching someone just enjoying the magic

[@edwardprice140]

In 1964, I was 10, I had a 9-volt Realtone radio, pocket size, and it was my connection to the world of music, I walked the streets with it, I slept with it. Radio-ga-ga is my anthem to that simple little radio, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, & the Supremes gave me a life. He is retired now, but unknown to many, the King of Mexico, Vicente Fernandez. Any song from the Azteca in vivo concert, his grand finale, would make a great review.

[@alanshepherd4304]

Never a huge Queen fan, but for sure they stole the whole show, the best performance by a country mile. I wasn't a fan before, but I was after!!😁😁😷😷🇬🇧

[@k_spats]

*I AM SO HAPPY YOU ARE GOING TO EXPERIENCE THIS ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE* !!! *I HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO WATCH THIS* - *LIVE ON TV* *AS I'M SURE MANY (of you) DID, AS WELL* *ENJOY, DANIEL* !!! *WE LOVE YOU - FREDDIE* 👑 *ALWAYS AND FOREVER* 💖 *Woo Hoo* ‼️ 💜💫✌🏼🎵 p.s. I went to sleep at around 8pm last night. I *just* woke up . . . and thought, "I wonder if *DICON DISSECTIONAL REACTIONS* posted anything?" 💥 *LIVE AID* 💥 I have tears in my eyes. 💛✨⭐✨💛

[@normalasamsudin1891]

the brainy boys of Queen never fails to deliver. Thanks for the reaction. Freddie always makes me smile. Miss him.

[@marniethedyslexic6445]

Loved your reaction. Great job. Queen definitely stole the show.❤️😀👍❤️✌️🌼

[@JaneSmith-lu8ol]

Great reaction. I haven’t heard of you but when I see Queen, I am in.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Thank you Daniel! You gave me a look back in time, even though I was not physically there, we watched on tv of course! Love, love, love your reactions! Stay safe sweetie! 😷

[@catiejanb2587]

Having seen many of the clips on KZbin I can say with absolute certainty that Queen was the best when they could react off the crowd's excitement. It was like the audience raised the abilities of this already brilliant group. Australia had the privilege to have Queen with Adam Lambert recreate this set at the fundraiser for the bushfires that hit us during our last summer. Those at the concert reacted the same way the people in this crowd did. This is known as the best performance at Live Aid for a reason.

[@carolynconnor4895]

Enjoyed your reaction. FM is quoted as saying that when he meets fans, some will say they liked the early work but not the current, while others say they weren't fans of the early work but just love what they are doing now. Keeping this in mind, how about reacting to an early work and then a later---mix it up a bit? (My favorite is "A Winter's Tale" and it is the last one Freddie wrote. Being close to death makes one realize how wonderful it is to be alive.)

[@ingsve]

If you want hte full story of Live Aid then I suggest watching or even reacting to the 2-part documentary "Live Aid - Against All Odds" and part 2 "Live Aid - Rocking all over the world".

[@robharrowven6674]

How about doing a reaction video to ‘Doin’ alright’, a song from Queen’s first album (1973)? Freddie’s voice is so clear and beautiful on this track. Love your in depth analysis, especially of the lyrics.

[@kidspack3taylor420]

Queen , the best band ever ! Raw , talented geniuses!

[@debbieacres8073]

Amazing performance. Very interesting that the comments say he was battling a throat infection and the band thought it was just "an Ok performance"! Please review more concert performances. Happy New Year!

[@Manageode]

This was the way to do this! All at once. And I was bored out of my mind, so great timing and Thank You!