Queen Reaction | Full Concert Live Aid 1985 | BEST PERFORMANCE OF ALL TIME! 🤯

[@1031irishqueen]

Freddie was asked what his favorite instrument was to play, and he responded, " The audience darling..."

[@AnneDornay]

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[@dalekwatcher]

Awesome!

[@marylreddick]

I love that !

[@gmdhargreaves]

He told his girlfriend "I think I`m bi-sexual" her reply.... " You`re not bi-sexual, you`re gay darling" he was a legend and still is

[@jeannetteforbes6376]

❤❤❤

[@devonbell6795]

Freddie was the best front man in history. He can hold a microphone in one hand and 70,000 people in the other!

[@TheBarkinFrog]

And make 50,000 straight men sing him a love song.

[@gixxerboy555]

that where 85.000 peoples..

[@kathyhigginbotham3458]

Hell, he doesn't just hold the mic, he carries half of the mic stand with him!

[@MsUltrafox]

In England 72.000 people and at the same time in Philadelphia 89.484 people attended. (source Wikipedia) But many millions more watched it on live TV all around the world.

[@mikeharries308]

Great comment, Freddie gave the worlds rock stars a lesson in how to control and interact with the crowd.

[@austenrobinson2747]

No auto tune, no back up singers, no special effects. Just 4 extremely talented musicians making history with the best rock front man and vocalist ever.

[@MrToverson]

❤❤

[@MrToverson]

Hammer to fall

[@MrToverson]

❤ 15:21 ❤

[@4721lynn]

​@@MrToversonglad to still see people here. Not sure if these guys are still doing it, but i love that a new generation is being expoded to Queen! I think Im a year or two too late. I hope not

[@42Mrgreenman]

@@4721lynn IIRC, Adam Lambert (No relation to the Highlander/Mortal Kombat movie actor) is still fronting Queen+...He's damn good, a fitting successor to Freddie IMHO, his style is heavily influenced by Freddie as he was born in '82 (and the band found him after he got 2nd on American Idol)...got to see them once five or so years ago and they rocked the house...

[@whatnosejob7981]

Every time someone says “I don’t know any queen songs” I ALWAYS say… “you do, you just don’t know you do.”

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

The next performer to go on after Queen was David Bowie, who is a true legend in his own right and one of the few people who could stand toe-to-toe with Freddie Mercury on stage. The two men were good friends, in fact. As Queen was leaving the stage, Bowie turned to Mercury, grinned, and said, "You son of a bitch, how the hell am I supposed to follow *that*?"

[@USCanthony]

Elton John followed Queen (unless the TV broadcast was broadcasting out of order). Elton John later said that there wasn't anything he could do but go out and do his best. When Elton had his Vega show a few years back he would talk to the audience at some point in the show about his friendship with Freddie. He would often jokingly say something about how he should hate Freddie after having to follow him at Live Aid. He would say something about how competitive Freddie was but Elton never imagined that competitiveness would even rear its ugly head against him. He thought that Freddie and him were sisters but a sister would never make her sister follow what Queen did on that day.Or something to that effect. It was said very jokingly. Bowie was after Elton John and then there were 3 other bands/groups before Paul McCartney was supposed to come on but it was problems with his equipment that had both Brian and Freddie taking the stage one more time and singing "Is this the world he created" so there wouldn't be dead air while the McCartney equipment issues were fixed.

[@enkiofsumer8374]

It was either Bowie or Elton John that followed, who actually said 'how the FK can I follow that'..... When in fairness, no one on Earth could have. I remember that day well. Still spine tingling, I watch every reaction video to this and Bohemian Rhapsody. I've only known 1 group of people who didn't get it. A group of 4 young black rap fans. Every other black rap fan , and any other fans of any type of music, of all backgrounds, truly gets it and appreciates it.

[@nimander5483]

@@USCanthony If Elton John followed Queen on the TV broadcast, he was on the other venue. The show was filmed at 2 venues, alternating between each to make sure the TV broadcast could keep going without interruptions while the stage was set up for the next performer. It makes sense that Bowie would be the one to talk to Mercury.

[@Dee-jq2ob]

It was David Bowie, however Phil Collins got on a plane after performing in England and flew to Philadelphia to make another appearance. .

[@Terri6868]

I wish he would react to David Bowie. Start with “Space Oddity”🌟🌟

[@matthewalbers2906]

Freddie Mercury not only had the 85000 people in Wembley Arena in the palm of his hand, but a BILLION people watching around the world. You have no idea how big and how good this band was. The greatest showman ever.

[@brendajeffries7421]

THE BEST!!!

[@ninagray4441]

At the time Wembley held 72,000 for gigs.

[@billiejeanmartinlaing1678]

When we say he was a legend we mean he was a LEGEND. There will never be another to have Freddy’s brand of magic. Still very sorely missed.

[@mapleca3762]

Definitely yeesss! I'm from Indonesia🇮🇩 a fan of Queen's Band as well as Freddie Mercury of course since was my teenager's age.. Eventhough at that time I couldn't see this band performance directly even neither via television.. Just listening to the FM Radio.. But, still felt the energy and got that goosebumps at all! 🤩💃 Now, when I saw all of his concerts via KZbin, I still have the same feeling to all his songs! As if as I was getting along in a crowded people around that stage! 💃😍😅✨💜🎶🎤🎵

[@williampilling32]

@@ninagray4441 not to contradict but thevwhite horse final was at least 120k and the pitch was empty.

[@Wisthanton]

Wow. No phones out, no over the top special effects, no fireworks but pure unmitigated talent of the highest level. Such a frickin legend right there.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Back then people held lighters up. We didn't have cellphones.

[@Wisthanton]

@@sallyphillips9175 yes, I’m old enough to remember :) wish it was like that again now!

[@gaynorcopp7383]

Well said such a shame he passed away a true master xxxx

[@xmaslover1000]

A concert was a real experience and musicians had to deliver. Now it's dancers, lights, prerecorded tracks, lip singing, and half naked women.

[@michael43567]

What's wrong with having phones out & recording? Recording is the reason you're able to see this on demand

[@ericmartinbosse8405]

He was so sick that day but you wouldn't suspect a thing. True warrior. Best live performance of any band of all time ever. We miss you Freddie !

[@altosanon]

@@nathangreaves8458 I think he had a bad cold and laryngitis

[@fjdoucet1465]

@@altosanon You can tell. His vocal control is not great here. It's atypical, so it makes sense that he was sick.

[@Adam-oy4ix]

@@nathangreaves8458 He was sick with the flu - had throat issues. Not AIDS issues at that stage

[@christopherbirgel2057]

I think the 3rd song was hammer to fall

[@jilllove8873]

@@nathangreaves8458he had throat issues and performed against his doctors advice..

[@DebiG1057]

I am 65 years old and was fortunate enough to have seen Queen live 5 times. I still love their music!

[@rebo2610]

You are lucky! I never got to see them live, but I saw Live Aid on my TV with millions of others. I never got my T-shirt! 😂

[@poppymusic6329]

I’m envious, I only got to see them twice, would have loved to have seen them more. I fell in love with Queen when they first appeared on Top of the Pops (yes I’m that old) singing Killer Queen. I was hooked

[@michellekirkendall5153]

You are so lucky to have seen them live. Freddie Mercury will and is always remembered.

[@stevenkovler5133]

Saw them twice ! Because of the song “ Fat Bottomed Girls” and a bunch of them riding around on bikes , I ended up getting hooked on Sista’s . This white boy has always dated and married “ thick queens “ .. thank you Freddy !

[@amandiepannell786]

Super jealous 😮😮😮.. can sorta remember the Farm Aide being televised..was about 4-5 when it was on

[@deannabawden1046]

Freddie's was ill that day and doctors didn't want him singing due to vocal issues. He ignored doctors and went out and sung his heart out! Greatest Frontman!

[@mikayla521]

Yeah he was truly a Champion!

[@rogerlewis6488]

He had laryngitis Throughout the performance you could see him start a note then quickly alter it to a more comfortable note and sometimes it looked painful, and he still sounded great and the band covered those switches flawlessly. Quality performance all the way through from all involved.

[@leesloan8216]

@@rogerlewis6488 actually it was flu, but yeah he still killed it.

[@rogerlewis6488]

@@leesloan8216 I stand by what I said. That is what was reported at the time and reiterated by the other band members. His throat, including his vocal cords were inflamed and the doctors were really concerned that if he performed he may have permanently damaged his vocal cords, and the doctors had good reason to be concerned because that type damage is not uncommon.

[@joeblow2069]

To be fair since people like to find reasons to get emotional this was just a 20 minute gig not a 2 hour concert. He did not need to hold anything back for fear of losing his voice later on.

[@bethkemp5715]

It’s not crowd “control”. It’s engagement and it’s not an easy accomplishment. That’s a whole lot of hot, sweaty, dehydrated fans in sync with one of the greatest showmen ever! Rest in peace, Freddie. We still miss you!!!

[@gavinedinburgh]

What was amazing is that it wasn't a 'Queen' audience - but they went crazy anyway....Such was Freddie's stage presence and crowd control...

[@CrazyhorseDK]

freddie and ronnie had it

[@nancyblumberg4612]

@@gavinedinburgh. They say it wasn’t a Queen audience but, they proved any audience IS a Queen audience. The legend will never die. RIP Freddie and you were never Boring. ❤

[@EmilyRamirez-z4j]

❤

[@elizabethsellors9046]

Then you think this is not a Queen concert with fans but a completely mixed audience. But his magic swept over them all.

[@earthwalker9109]

As a British person - aged 17 in 1985 watching Live Aid - it’s weird to me that this could be a whole new thing to someone watching today! Radio GaGa and Freddie were truly out of this world exceptional, miss that kind of music and performer every day 😢x

[@ravenel2]

I know, right? It’s like watching people from another planet arrive on earth. None of them know Radio Gaga.

[@anni610]

I was same age, find it surreal yet amazing that we experienced this!

[@ruthgar9753]

American here, was 11 back in 1985 watching this on TV with my cousins, was the closest I ever got to actually seeing Queen in person and glad I was able to do so. But yeah, it's weird seeing all these 'kids' not knowing who Queen is, and their songs.

[@HanahLoo]

I was a few months shy of 3 and apparently I was trying to sing and dance to Queen performance. I would listen to them just about every day after school because their music made me so happy. Even now it energizes me in away that no other music does. Freddie’s death hit me pretty hard and it took me years to be able to listen to his voice without breaking into tears. He was the first person to pass away that pushed my little kid brain to process what death and loss actually felt like.

[@lg1799]

I was at that Live Aid concert. I have never experienced something like that. Out of this world!!! I've been to other Queen concerts but this one took the cake. I still have half of the ticket and will keep it forever. It was so hot this day, they were using water hoses to cool us down. Am I glad to be able to live during that era!!! Best music ever... Pure raw talent !!!!

[@cissymckinley3154]

LUCKY.A MOMENT IN HISTORY.

[@ultravio1ence135]

damn my 14 yr old self is SO JEALOUS

[@dearbhlakerr6497]

Wow you should be so proud

[@robyneyahya8651]

I too was at the concert.. just to the right of the mixers desk... was unforgettable.. I don't have my ticket but have my T shirt. I remember it took us near 6 hours to get home afterwards...but we didn't care as we were on such a high.

[@ultravio1ence135]

@@robyneyahya8651 it must’ve felt crazy after the concert i wish I could’ve been there your so lucky!!

[@peckhamprincess7098]

No auto tune! No backing dancers! No fireworks! How many times can you say someone sounds better live than recorded? I only remember Queen from live aid.

[@painstruck01]

Kurt Cobain mentioned 3 people in his social note. his daughter. his wife. and Freddie Mercury, who he believed the audience deserved, and he was sorry he could not live up to that standard. it's remarkably touching.

[@Richardtv1968]

And being ill as well …..what a performer ……Mercury and Elvis were the best performers everrr!!

[@simonhernandez3331]

Bee Gees

[@fromoz9294]

depeche mode 101🤘

[@Templarofsteel88]

well, Auto tune was invented in 1996 so yeah, no auto tune for this.

[@uweneudecker5078]

No autotune just pure talent and passion!

[@MsUltrafox]

Autotune wasn't even invented during Freddy's career. He didn't even need one because he had a better version of autotune in his throat.

[@graemejohnson9025]

Imagine any artist in American top 10.. trying to do this.. um nup.. mummy where is my auto tune microphone.. that is a sure sm58 getting smashed..

[@graemejohnson9025]

@@MsUltrafox American music is so fake.. it's a company that makes money.. It's all fake..

[@blozzjani]

@@MsUltrafox Freddie live was better than Freddie on a record.

[@kellifranklin9872]

Your reaction to this was a joy to watch. This performance has been ranked as the best live performance in rock history. Freddie was the greatest frontman ever. He’s still unmatched. Loved your reaction. RIP Freddie darling. Your absence is noticeable.

[@gavinedinburgh]

"...the best live performance in rock history...." Still is, 38 years on and hasn't been bettered.....

[@julianharvey6584]

@@gavinedinburgh I doubt it will be

[@HanahLoo]

@@julianharvey6584 Yup, nothing can even come close to the energy that Freddie and Queen brings to the stage. It’s absolute magic. I’ve watched it quite a few times and I get chills every time. Freddie is and always will be number one.

[@Zyryne1]

​@@gavinedinburghhow could it be matched? 😊❤

[@nonamesoloist]

This is literally the most iconic musical performance in history-how have people not seen this 10 million times berore???😊

[@rudolftrost3534]

How about 1.5 Billion times, because that's how many views the original has...

[@Jello836]

This really takes me back. Loved the whole multi city concert but he was the best. They all came together for the common purpose and I think that added another dimension.

[@bethkemp5715]

I may personally be responsible for at least 100 views. That number will continue to rise. I love this soooo much.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

Freddie was almost the perfect blend of femininity and masculinity in one person

[@FTBREACTS]

His spiritual energy was on another planet though. 🛸

[@ashlovesblush13]

Literally. An alien man ❤️

[@MsFlipper1969]

Perfect description 👌

[@-.NYX.-]

and why he is my hero >.>

[@katstephenson8493]

You are so right! Never looked at him that way but you're spot on! 👌

[@rogerlewis6488]

They did something no other band would dare to do. They started with their biggest hit which set the bar high and worked down their hits from there, and they held the crowd all the way through. This really shows the extremely high quality of all their songs and their performance.

[@hectorsmommy1717]

They knew exactly how to make the biggest impact: start with their top hit, fill in with lesser known songs that hit hard and would keep the crowd engaged, and finished with their (arguably) second biggest hit. it was all planned, rehearsed, and edited for maximum impact and boy did they succeed.

[@lauraaa2222]

Watching Rami Malek doing this live aid scene in the film Bohemian Rhapsody and watching the actual Freddie Mercury at this performance, just so much respect for how much effort and rehearsal he put in to getting nearly every single one of Freddie's movements correct on that stage. Just so much respect. Freddie deserves the best for this film of his life and career and he got it. ❤

[@HanahLoo]

I just watched the movie, twice. I put it off for years because I’m such a fan of Queen and didn’t want to watch a biopic unless I knew it was respectful to these amazing artists.

[@lauraaa2222]

@@HanahLoo and you watched it twice! That's the thing, I totally get you, when someone is held so high in my mind I do worry a film may ruin it. But, I suppose, no one would make a film on anyone unless they know that it will do nothing but good for the person it's about. Rami in BoRap... just best I've seen in this kind of film tbh. I can't remember a biopic before this that I really loved. 'Che' was the last biopic I saw that stood out. I have seen some others, mainly on people that weren't on camera all the time so it's easier to portray I'm guessing, but Che Guevara was on camera, his personality and character was known. And it was just brilliant I thought.

[@HanahLoo]

@@lauraaa2222 I’ve watched it a few more times now, probably about 5 or 6 to date. I will probably watch it a few more times still to get it out of my system 😂 It’s basically become almost as addictive as Freddie’s voice and the outstanding instrumentals of their music is to me. Queen has been my favourite band for as long as I can remember, and lately I can’t get enough of their music and interviews.

[@lauraaa2222]

@@HanahLoo and that's beautiful. Queen's music is timeless. But people will say it's ageless....and I'm like 🤦🏻‍♀️ obviously it's NOT ageless. Everything has an age to it. Everything I can think of, every single thing in our existence and around us. But timeless, timeless is right, I like to see that word in a comment about a song because I know they really mean what they're saying because they understand the word lol. Sounds silly but there is a difference. Queen will never be suitable for just the 80s. It fits nicely into many people's lives and usually for a great reason or memory. There is a song for many emotions I notice, I have many just from feeling happy... usually belting it out...prob at karaoke, even just at home. I hear the start of "don't stop me now" and I can guarantee that many will sing, hands up in the air, just happy. And there's "best friend". A song that I will always have beautiful memories of my late partner. He died in 2018 at 34. He would have been 40 in January just gone. So I love they hold so many memories of different things and times in my life. You know what you are doing with BoRap? I did this with Titanic when I was 10 in 1997 🤣 I loved that film. Main char8were obviously fictional but Titanic was obviously real and I felt it so much deeper even at 10 because I knew it had happened. I would watch, rewind and rewatch, then rewind again 🤦🏻‍♀️ mad for titanic. Beautiful film though

[@HanahLoo]

@@lauraaa2222 I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️, 34 is so young. I really hope you’re doing alright and taking very good care of yourself. I lost my best friend, my soul sister, in 2019, she would be turning 44 on February 29th this year. I used to blast Queen every day as soon as I learned how to put a tape in the player and press play, for as long as I could remember. According to my mom I was always meant to be a fan of Freddie and Queen. When their Live aid show was aired I was in front of the tv at 2 years old, dancing and singing along to their songs (badly). You’re right, ageless isn’t quite right: I call them eternal, immortal, timeless. I learned English because I loved their songs and wanted/needed to know what every word meant. Queen opened up a whole universe for me, I didn’t have friends so my only company was their music and I never felt alone or lonely when Queen was on. I still don’t to this day. “Don’t stop me now” was the first song I learned and sang it badly and off key, but in perfect English, for my parents. They recorded it, it’s awful 🤣. I played the Live aid performance for one of my best friends, both him and I were in tears. He’s since downloaded their full catalogue. Freddie Mercury has an ever growing fanbase, he’s the only real life time traveller. I’m certain that if the world goes dark for millennia and someone stumbles across Freddie’s performances they will have the same reaction that his biggest fans have had throughout the years he was actively performing. He’s very generous, pouring his soul and creativity into a song and letting us have it, and bring it into our lives and our memories so that it’s the soundtrack of our lives. He doesn’t claim it to be anything so that we can all find our meaning when we listen to it. What better gift to give an audience that witnesses magic but to make them feel like they are magical too?

[@michaeldoherty7434]

Mercury, May, Taylor and Deacon………best live performers ever. Freddie was just on another level.

[@miriamzabotto6803]

❤ Freddie goes too early

[@diamondstud322]

I really couldn’t tell you how many Queen reactions I’ve watched, and it just NEVER gets old watching you younger people realize they know Queen! Also, recognizing the magic that was Freddie live. ❤️

[@bfernuttz3737]

I couldn’t agree more. I am 63 and this is my music. It is very satisfying to watch younger people discover our music!

[@winnietauber]

Definitely! Younger people who grew up on rap, need to listen to some of the 70's bands.. Also the 60' and 50's. Rhythm and Blues,

[@adriandiac385]

i m 43 and i will never believe that someone like queen will born or meet again:) and another mention about that must think that 😍😍😍😍😍u must have in mind that all that crowd waited for all bunch of rock legends there

[@isabelmsalas4692]

I’m 68 and I had my son listening to Freddie when he was three years old. 44years later he still flashes that same smile at me.

[@twitterwink]

I remember watching it live on tv. It brought me to tears... Not just the once in a lifetime performance, but it seemed to confirm the rumors about AIDS. It's one band I regret not seeing in concert.

[@reneebush2399]

It took Freddie 10 minutes to write an Elvis tribute and almost forty years later reactors are still making the connection. I love that so much!

[@skinsfor21able]

he was actually sick during this concert

[@markust2645]

@@skinsfor21able yup and the following A kind of magic tour in '86 he did it with his sickness until the last concert of the show and afterwards he said he can't do it anymore... the last time QUEEN was live with Freddie

[@SezD0720]

I remember watching Live Aid in ‘85 - the telephone lines for the fundraising were pretty quiet until Queen took the stage. Then all hell broke loose and the phones were ringing off the hook pledging donations. There were about 72,000 people at Wembley Stadium for Queen’s performance!! 🇬🇧🤘🤘

[@Zyryne1]

And a billion worldwide. 😊❤

[@gpatrick52]

Each act had 20 minutes. Queen had rehearsed their set so well they hit it in 20 minutes! Greatest live performance ever. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@katstephenson8493]

I watch this so often.. When I'm feeling down this brings me back up. How can you not raise a smile watching him?! 😁😉💗☮️🇬🇧

[@rosemorris7912]

And they pretty much saved Live Aid. Most other bands/acts had a "whatever" attitude about the whole thing, but not Queen.

[@andrew9790]

Is it fuck greatest live performance ever,u need to get out more. I've seen a lot better concerts in my time than any of the same old,same old that queen churned out. As for crowd participation?, Show me any big arena or stadium show where it doesn't happen. People don't pay money out to to just stand there quietly.

[@synaesthesiification3470]

@@andrew9790 dude, just no. Each to their own, but whatever drugs you're on should stay illegal.

[@jonathanstempleton7864]

I feel genuinely sorry for all the young people who weren't alive to see this. The greatest musical event in history. There will never be another Live Aid. There will never be another Queen.

[@arose4u2]

well, it’s on youtube so we can see it

[@jeffbrooks8024]

There will never be another Freddie

[@kevysrandomstuff5835]

The producers of Live 85 were all amazed that they had created the best show of all time and Queen, Freddie took it to everyone.

[@rosemorris7912]

"Radio Gaga" is where Lady Gaga got her name. And yes, it is the absolute best live set ever performed. Her Majesty may have reigned over the Common Wealth, but on that day, Freddie and Queen ruled the world. Freddie was one of a kind. He held that audience in the palm of his hand with perfection.

[@williamfence566]

Queen were performing at a football stadium in the Uk which was one of the first to do so in the early 80's. Freddie was sound checking the day before the concert and we were travelling nearby. We stopped to listen, looked around and most of the traffic had come to a stop causing gridlock. Who else could do that. RIP.

[@katstephenson8493]

There will NEVER be another Freddie.. Gone too soon but look what he left us. Rest easy Freddie you're DEFINITELY the QUEEN! 👑👑👑☮️💗🇬🇧

[@-.NYX.-]

beautifully said dear

[@katstephenson8493]

Thank you Jenna.. 😘☮️

[@suezimarie61]

The UK has got two Queens now, talking over tea in Heaven

[@katstephenson8493]

@@suezimarie61 Oh what a thought! I can hear him now talking about how he honed his talent as a 'Queen' and ending with the words.. "Well there you go your Majesty,thats my side of the story.. Now tell me all about yours darling! 😂

[@annettepeacock9757]

Can you imagine music if Freddy prince and Michael Jackson were still with us

[@robertacolarette1594]

Freddie became a different person on stage. He could never plan it. Off stage he was a sweet, kind, really a very private man. There will never be anyone like him again. I think he is so fascinating to watch.

[@TheB0sss]

I mentioned it in my own comment but you hear a lot of artists say "I was born to perform" and stuff but with Freddie Mercury it's the only person I genuinely believe it

[@princessakhana]

What I love is during "Radio Ga Ga", you can actually SEE the sound wave as the crowd in the front hears it before the crowd in the back. As they clap, you can see the motion sweep through. It's FCKING AMAZING. Freddie Mercury was a GOD.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen2647]

What GREAT comment. You drew the image in my mind in a visceral way, yet almost in memory. 🎶 Are you a writer? You should.

[@marycostley77]

According to Freddie's personal assistant Pete Freestone; it was at this concert that Freddie 1st saw the crowd perform the hand signals from Radio GaGa and it overwhelmed Freddie. Usually Freddie would only see the first couple rows because the concerts were done at night and the lights would block his vision of the rest of the crowd.

[@anastasiabeaverhausen2647]

@Mary Thank you! I love knowing this!

[@debbiebush5887]

Great reaction. This is why QUEEN is considered the GREATEST LIVE BAND EVER. You liked the crowd control go watch QUEEN preform the song LOVE OF MY LIFE down in RIO in 1985. There were rumors that the crowds were up to 350,000. FREDDIE always does a duet with the crowd at their concerts and they sing LOVE OF MY LIFE. I like the one that QUEEN does live at Wembley on July 12th, 1986. It's just beautiful. QUEEN was notorious for being better live than in studio but there are a few songs that you have to listen to from their studio versions. So go check out LOVE OF MY LIFE and I also have another one for you to check out it's called WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER live from Wembley July 12th, 1986 concert. Just go watch one of their concerts when they are preforming about 28 to 30 songs and watch the energy on stage it never stops. Thank you for doing QUEEN videos. Take care and have a great day. Your friend, QUEEN BEE 🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Such GREAT information! (Personally, I prefer the version of "Who Wants To Live Forever" from the FRIDAY, JULY 11 Wembley concert BEST, but that's okay!)❤

[@debbiebush5887]

@@marciebulsaraorcutt I really like both of them I just picked one to listen too.

[@brandonsonny3026]

Haha I posted the same things cool 👍

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Debbie Bush - You took the words right out of my mouth!💕

[@jimilove7773]

Rio brilliant show!

[@Rattys]

Hands down the greatest astrophysicist to ever pick up a guitar. When you are followed by David Bowie, The Who, Elton John, and Paul McCartney, and your band is seen as the highlight of the entire concert, you have basically hit perfection. There are videos of crowds singing Bohemian Rhapsody like that just before a concert in recent years.

[@74RobotBoy]

Plus Brian made his own Guitar 😊

[@lalaj5831]

I watched this live on tv in ‘85 and it gave me goosebumps. I’ve got goosebumps again. Freddie truly ruled!

[@sngrchk1]

Ha ha ha, he wasn't only absorbing the energy, he was creating it!! He owned that crowd, he took control of that crowd! Greatest frontman EVER!!!!

[@kathleenohare8770]

out of all the bands and artists that performed at LIVE AID it was QUEEN who were most remembered and stole the show

[@tamedshrew235]

Queen at Wembley and Tina Turner in Philly. She was on fire

[@patriciacarline6975]

As Freddie started up with Bohemian Rhapsody, you can hear that 125,000 audience singing with him - what you cannot hear are the millions across Britain watching live on TV, on a really hot day - windows and doors open - also singing along with Queen - a multi-million voice choir, all ages, knowing the words! We watched live with our 4 kids and a half dozen of their friends - youngest age 7 - all singing all their songs! Our son was 7 - now in his 40s, still a fan! We have a total of 26 grand and step-grandchildren and they have all grown up with Queen! Incidentally, that red guitar was built in a garden shed by Brian May's Dad and he still plays it - oh, and he is a Doctor of Astro-physics! And Freddie had wanted to be an opera singer! And Crazy Little Thing Called Love was written by Freddie in the bath and was a tribute to a young and fantastic Elvis Presley! And do remember that massive audience was NOT a Queen audience - they were there for Live Aid and the other amazing artists, but they all became Queen that day! Queen were the only ones to fully rehearse their set which was to run 20 minutes - they overran by 16 seconds. 😎

[@meeeka]

I remember not long before Freddy died I was in Europe and heard Freddy sing a duet with Montserrat Caballé, was it the Barcelona Olympics? When we heard his voice, folks began to cry. In GERMANY! It was startling. And lovely.

[@johnwilson5743]

Hi Patricia, In the interests of keeping it factual... there were 72,000 at Wembley plus 90,000 at Philadelphia at the simulcast concert in the US (Phil Collins played at Wembley then flew by supersonic Jet to Philly and also played there) plus an estimated 1.3 Billion watching on TV all around the world. I watched it "live on TV" in New Zealand at around 6.30 AM! Best Concert performance I've seen. Cheers.

[@jbravo1070]

I live in Georgia USA and I watched this live on MTV when I was 15. About a year ago a 20 year old asked me if I could see any band live who would it be? Queen any day and I love a lot of bands. He looked at me like, wow hadn't thought about them.

[@corneliasardan5145]

Queen the best band în the world !

[@adoptedscot]

@@jbravo1070 I was lucky enough to see Queen live at Elland Road, Leeds, UK on 29th May 1982 absolutely unforgettable so glad I made the trip.

[@shirleybishop5871]

Queen came to slay and they didn't disappoint!!!!

[@flannery333]

Someone said once “if I knew I only had 25 minutes to live I’d want to spend it watching this musical masterpiece” and I’d have to agree

[@RoisinT2]

Sign me up too, the best last minutes. 👍

[@clarissarwilliams_]

Oh hell yes, I was a little girl but to have been there live, as an adult #lifegoals

[@HanahLoo]

Same, every time I watch it I’m pulled in and I’m right in the crowd watching it all. No other band has ever had that effect on me. Can’t think of anything better to do with my last 25 minutes than listen ti this masterpiece performance.

[@harlli6463]

"This is what greatness looks like, y'all". Truer words have never been spoken. There was no one like Freddie. He is sorely missed. ❤️

[@queenrosered]

Fun fact: The lead guitarist is Brian May, DOCTOR OF ASTROPHYSICS! I kid you not! He and the drummer, Roger Taylor are STILL performing live around the world with the phenomenal American vocalist ,Adam Lambert! They've been touring together to sold out crowds for the last 10-11 years. Lambert does great justice to the Queen catalog without attempting to imitate Freddie. Roger and Brian call him a "gift from God" because they're still able to do what they love, which is live shows! Adam is 40 right now and reveres Freddie and Queen. You can find full performances for them on KZbin also. I highly recommend! Thanks so much! ❤ 👑

[@lyncap99]

I was looking through the comments to see if anybody else had already posted this because I was gonna say that. Because most people don’t know that about the guitarist

[@peterdubois65]

And Brian's guitar is a one off, he built it from scratch in the garage when he was a teenager

[@spiritas5372]

Apparently he still engages with the astronomy community. I know he was at a convention a few years back.

[@queenrosered]

@@peterdubois65 Sorry. You better fact check. Reports that Farnham was asked to join Queen were just rumor, per Farnham himself and per Brian May. Truth matters. 👍 Rock on! 🎸 🤘

[@lorrainecimino8508]

@@peterdubois65 it was built in a spare room in their house, by him and his Father using hand tools. All made from scrap wood around the house his, mother's knitting needle, mother of pearl buttons, matchsticks and parts off of an old motorcycle. There are two books written on his guitar, the Red Special. Besides Brian now having his own guitar company, Brian May Guitars, everyday people from around the world hand build their own Red Specials, just like Brian's.

[@sallyphillips9175]

Freddie the Frontman. He was born to do it, and there will never be another like him. The two songs are "Radio Ga Ga" and "Hammer to Fall." ETA: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Also, "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" were what was called a Double-A side, which meant BOTH songs were the single. Back then, singles were produced as vinyl 45's to sell, with the single on the "A" side and another album cut on the B-side. When it was played on the radio, it was always both ... with "We Will Rock You" played first. That's also why it was performed that way at Live Aid.

[@denalinde]

I remember sitting at home half a world away watching my tv with my mouth open during their whole performance. The entire thing was mind-blowing.

[@rosskramer5296]

This concert is even more amazing when you consider this WAS NOT EVEN A QUEEN CONCERT! People in the audience were there to see many groups performing for the fundraiser and many likley didn't even know Queen would be performing that day when they got their tickets. So the crowd reaction to Queen and HOW FREDDY DOMINATED THE STAGE is even more incredible. I remember watching this live when I didn't know who Queen was. After this, I was a Queen fan for life. There will never be another Freddy Mercury.

[@valogden]

Queen wasn't booked for the show when the tickets were sold and they still were the best band that day.

[@perpetualidiocy6622]

yeah pretty sure Queen weren't originally listed in the billing so as you say many wouldn't even be expecting to see them when they bought tickets

[@ronhall5395]

Freddie sang on emotion. He knew this was his biggest stage. He gave it his all. Queen blew the crowd away.

[@jonathancollard3710]

Biggest regret in my life; I was a student nearby to Wembley and was offered tickets but thought “meh, load of old has beens”… god I was an arrogant prick back then 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@NumunuBeats]

Greatest rock front man of all time. The voice, the energy, the style, nobody combined them all like Mr. Mercury.

[@cs8862]

Always warms my heart to see someone viewing this. Freddie was THE BEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME! He controls the crowd and his voice with be with us forever.

[@richieb9082]

I'm from the UK and I was at this concert, I was 15 and even though there were many great names here Queen were the best and everyone were waiting for these to perform. Freddie had the crowd in the palm of his hand. One of the best bands to see live in so many ways.

[@leopiccione8523]

Could you please tell me what was the actual sound was like in the stadium ? I’m sure it wasn’t as good as what we hear on iTunes. I watched it on tv live and I was in awe but being there in person must have been a rush !

[@richieb9082]

@@leopiccione8523The sound wasn't perfect, but when you've got Freddie singing to you that goes out the window. Also when you've got thousands of fans singing and shouting all at the same time, the buzz was amazing, even now I get goosebumps just listening to it. I've been to many concerts of other artists since and this is up there as one of the best and will never be beaten.

[@leopiccione8523]

Can’t tell you how glad I am that you answered. A first hand account is worth a thousand articles ! Does it snow where you are ? I’m from Wisconsin and it’s been snowing here for 3 days straight ! Thanks 🙏

[@richieb9082]

@@leopiccione8523 It would be very rude of me not to answer!! I can imagine Wisconsin gets a lot of snow being high up in the USA. I live in Manchester in the UK and it's just rain at the minute!! We don't get the snow like we use to...

[@dr.feelgood.1330]

Richie b I was 14 sucks being over 50 😂😂😂

[@djulka]

Keep in mind that this concert was live on MTV, BBC, ABC and on other channels worldwide. This was the most outstanding performance of the concert. Live Aid was watched by an estimated 1.5 billion people in over 100 countries. Imagine!

[@alexismarquez7572]

The song setlist : Bohemian Rhapsody - 2:58 Radio Gaga - 5:10 Hammer To Fall - 9:58 Crazy Little Thing Called Loved (which actually was inspired by and was a tribute to Elvis Presley, who was one of Freddie’s idols) - 15:23 We Will Rock You - 19:58 We Are The Champions - 21:27 For anyone who wants to know. ☺️

[@kevinsmrz6710]

In Bohemian Rhapsody, 4 and 5 are taken out.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Correct. You are correct.

[@Somesayilooklikepeterkay]

One of the best set lists

[@Rosemary19118]

@@kevinsmrz6710 true

[@oldtighthead2459]

Radio Gagga being the crown jewel in this set

[@rygregory]

Even more amazing when you consider that a lot of people didn’t even expect to see Queen live anymore at this point. You can tell that Freddie (and Queen) was loving being back on stage and that the audience missed them.

[@josephharte]

You're talking about a movie here Ry, not life. Queen were just coming to the end of 'The Works' tour when this gig came up. They'd been on the road together for over a year and played live to millions.

[@stevenlawrence278]

I wonder if Freddie woke up that morning and thought "Today, I am going to own the world". If he did, he was right. Without doubt, the greatest live performance in history, not just by Freddie, but by the whole band.

[@Isleofskye]

Great comment but he woke up to be told by his Doctor, that he was sick and should not perform that day. The rest is history:)

[@ivanalaff5346]

I bet he thought he owned every performance each and every time….was he incorrect?

[@leslieduncan2405]

You are SO RIGHT...❤ NOBODY BETTER THAN FREDDIE!!!

[@drunkeroc]

He woke up like that for every performance

[@glendaredfern6314]

Mate he owned the world every day of his life, a true legend.

[@kathleenpenny423]

Many of the groups playing did their most recent music to promote their records. Queen decided to do songs that were known and the crowd could be engaged in. Very smart, because 35+ years later it is still considered the best live performance ever.

[@kwtkold9302]

Yeah this setlist basically became the final part of their next tour. Apart from perhaps another one bites the dust, you probably won't get a better set song wise for them.

[@kimking6036]

The audience loved Freddie. But that was partly because Freddie loved us. And he told us often. He is still loved, respected and missed.

[@jonathancollard3710]

As an old bloke, I’m sooo so happy that Freddie is still bringing joy to you, a new generation / and perhaps even your own parents that probably weren’t even born when this concert happened! He would be very happy 😁

[@janathurmond9390]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾👍🏿

[@nancyn9064]

Yes, isn't sad that so many don't have the rich music background some of us had.

[@walley2637]

this is the key. everyone who is a fan should try to pass it on to their kids so that future generations remember what greatness looks like.

[@ellenlewis9860]

I love the way he gives Brian May attention for his guitar! He knows they are great and deserve attention!!! He appreciates his band and knows he's not a solo act!

[@vinniedixon1140]

If you think that crowd of 72,000 at Wembley Stadium was big you should know that 6 months prior to Live Aid they performed in front of over 250,000 at the first Rock in Rio festival. Most of the artists that day had never performed in front of a crowd that big at Wembley, Queen were already used to it and Freddie showed that crowd and the world why he's the GOAT frontman. There will NEVER be another frontman like Freddie Mercury.

[@enkiofsumer8374]

Live 'duet' with the crowd. 'Love Of My Life'. Amazing. Freddie afterwards, to the crowd, "Obrigado". Which was greatly appreciated by the crowd.

[@Loki1815]

@Vinnie: I've always doubted the 72,000 capacity. The Old Wembley held 82,000 as an all seater stadium, minus 1/6 for the stage area, the two towers end = 68,000 and then flood the pitch and surrounding areas, must be another 40k = 108,000 = 36,000 tickets that the VAT man doesn't know about! Circa £900,000 gone walkies! "wots my ferkin' cut"

[@vinniedixon1140]

@@Loki1815 Doest it matter? Queen played far bigger crowds than Wembley

[@karenm.311]

💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@mattcutright8884]

Actually it was 1.5 million in attendance for Rio rock fest '85 and it was the biggest crowd in recorded history for a single event until Live Aid which boasted over 2million viewers world wide. Simulcasting concerts from England and the USA at the same time. When queen took the stage it was epic at both events. Queen paved the way for other artists and set the tone of performing in front of crowds. He was a true performer. He was loved and he is truly missed. Rip Freddie and thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@best7best711]

Freddie died 31 years ago today....Still the greatest frontman of any band ever....incredible 💔

[@kentjensen4504]

You understand Mercury’s love for the audience and the audience’s love for him perfectly. Good man. Yes, this is what greatness looks like.

[@nighthawkde]

There was no one like Freddie. He commanded an audience like no one ever could.

[@libormacat8950]

Robbie Williams is equal entertainer just watch his concert from Knebworth!

[@SummerOf63]

Freddie is a peacock strutting across the stage. A tiger roaring and having his voice got out for miles. He’s a swan beautiful, secure flowing along with the moment… he’s all that and so so much more!! Gotta give it up for Roger Taylor perfection on drums! Brian May taking it to highest levels and John Deacon for getting out that sound to get it all, instruments and voice to flow. Queen is the all time best!! ❤❤❤❤

[@amym4624]

I was 16 when he passed away in ‘91 and I bawled my freaking eyes out learning of his death. A legendary talent gone too soon but never forgotten. People can try to emulate but will never reach the caliber of Freddie. G.O.A.F.T.

[@WDwyer]

I had to call in to work and take the day off when I heard the news that morning.😢

[@AIRL-asteroid]

I remember that day too. It was like the world got quiet.

[@leslieduncan2405]

@@AIRL-asteroid me too

[@leslieduncan2405]

@@AIRL-asteroid my brother is died the same way. Only a few few months later.... It HEARTBREAKING ...💔

[@ecitizenmichael]

I was 15 took the day off school

[@robinbates6230]

Freddy was the master of the stage. No other musician could and never compare to him. His vocal range is extremely rare. He was amazing and no others are like him. RIP FREDDY.

[@rebeccarock2628]

From what I’ve learned deep diving into Queen’s stage dialogue and how they would wordlessly communicate during live performances, when Freddie puts his mic stand over his shoulders it’s the signal to his band mates that it’s the last round of the song. Brilliant.

[@MMajchrowski]

To have the crowd sing your songs back & to hold them in the palm of your hand must be greater than any drug ever produced. Easily the greatest front man ever!

[@valenzuelaanita17]

Queen's LiveAid '85 performance is without a doubt the BEST! Music they played,# 1 Bohemian Rhapsody, # 2 Radio Gaga, # 3 Hammer to Fall, #4 Crazy Little Thing Called Love, #5 We Will Rock You,

[@valenzuelaanita17]

#6 We Are The Champions.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

#6 We Are the Champions, #7 there was one more song, encore, Love of My Life, and the audience sang half the song. They owned that stage. They were a remarkable band.

[@dr.feelgood.1330]

They were ask could they sing another after they were supposedly finished and cause they were on tour at that moment they had their sets done and they HE was amazing my mam loved Freddie and they died a month of each other RIP MAM Freddie

[@dr.feelgood.1330]

When they were burying Freddie his mum said that’s the cleanest hole you’ll were ever in 😮❤

[@PurelyPog]

@@kellyjohnson3617 and brian and freddie did is this the world we created at the end

[@Singlespeedjo]

I have watched this so many times and it never gets old! Their music is incredible and you are spot on, Freddie did control that crowd! Such an amazing performer. Thanks for making me smile!

[@melodybipolar]

I think I have watched it 150 times or more

[@Rudi.418]

@@melodybipolar HAHAHAH sameee

[@k-man8284]

I saw U2 6 Times, ZZ Top, Aerosmith, Dire Straits, Bryan Adams, Michael J., his sis Miss J, Madonna, Depeche Mode 7 Times, Marillon, Gary Moore, Genesis, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, Tears 4 Fears, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Billy Idol, Supertramp, van Halen, Sir Paul Mc C a.m.o.. BUT NO ONE EVER GOT EVEN CLOSE TO QUEEN and FREDDIE💥❗Their Cologne open-air performance in 1987 was just the most outstanding masterpiece I've ever seen💪❗3 hours of brillant live art Rock 'n' Roll. It took me one week to rehab my voice again 'cuz he made us sang all their songs 😂. Gosh, I'm so blessed n humble being born n raised due late 60's generation because the 80's then overwhelmed us with an unbelievable number of fantastic music artists who knew how to play instruments and use their voices like Freddie as a trained opera singer. His legacy will be there forever as long as mankind exists. Rest in peace Mr Mercury...💖

[@carsten153]

No mobile phones, no cameras, only great music and fun. It was an awesome day! Greatest Performance ever!

[@JaneRtn]

Yes it will remind you of Elvis cos it was a bit of a tribute to him. What you have to remember is that Elvis, Aretha Franklin, and many more artists around in 50’s would have been what these guys were brought up on (Freddie born 1946, Brian 1947, Roger 1949,John 1951) so many diverse influences .

[@madamred2061]

When asked "What is your favorite instrument to play?" Freddie smirked a bit before responding, "The crowd, darling." He mastered every audience.

[@judybloom8862]

I'm a 76 year old grandmother who lived through this music. I am so loving watching young people getting into the greatest music ever! Thanks for sharing!

[@mmaloneym]

I am so thrilled to see someone experience the best band there ever was. Freddie Mercury was the absolute greatest vocalist and front man ever. He had every audience in the palm of his hand. Brian May is the lead guitarist, John Deacon on base and Roger Taylor on drums. These guys were all self taught. No vocal or instrument instructions at all. The band formed in 1970 and the four stayed together until 1991 when Freddie passed away. The song Crazy Little Thing was Freddie’s tribute to Elvis. Yes, We will rock you is a Queen song- written by the guitarist. We are the champions was written by Freddie. They wanted audience participation songs to make the crowd feel part of the show. Queen has several songs that are timeless. They wrote well over 340songs. They are the only band where all 4 members wrote a hit song. Please react to Play the Game live in Montreal 1981 and Under Pressure live at Wembley 1986. This band was considered the best live band. No one has a voice like Freddie. Welcome to the age of NO AUTOTUNE

[@kevinclayton1656]

Basically the best band in history, and that saying something I know but I truly believe they are, def in the top 3 and probably number one

[@mmaloneym]

@@kevinclayton1656 I agree. I think they are #1. Not only a fantastic band, but extremely talented musicians. Only band where all members had a college degree. Heck, Brian is Dr May with that PhD! How many incredible guitarists have a PhD? Lol

[@MellyFuller]

I get goosebumps every time I watch this. Such an epic performance. Bob geldof later said they received more donations whilst queen were on stage than at any other single time. Queen just “got it” RIP Freddie you absolute legend

[@colchicine1]

If Freddie's version gave you goosebumps, then Dimash Kudaiberger's version will simply blow you away!

[@nadogrl]

It was in the movie.

[@christinebuckingham2480]

I think my favorite thing about the first part of this show is that it sounds like Freddie has a backing choir but it's the crowd singing behind him, so awesome.

[@lovelyshirl]

Truly the greatest performance of all time ❤❤❤. I was there. I will NEVER forget it. It was ELECTRIC, surreal, out-of-this-world. Rest in eternal peace, Freddie. You left your indelible mark on this world.

[@Sky14318]

Just like you said: Freddie had a true love for his audience… a love and an appreciation that CANNOT be faked. It was palpable. And EVERY audience responded to him. He was pure magic.

[@AwakeningZeroPoint]

The amount of love in that stadium in unreal... no riots, no crushing, just a collective energy. This performance is top 3 if not first.

[@douglassloan6831]

There will never be another Freddie Mercury. He was a musical genius, a master performer and a brilliant singer. Thank you so much for this reaction video. Awesome!

[@Ifugee]

RIP Freddie Mercury, the ultimate showman. Thanks for featuring him in your reactions ❤

[@kathyjam2482]

The best performance from a band ever! No fancy gimmicks he is in a tank top, jeans, and gym shoes Freddie Mercury is the 🐐

[@LifeWithOllie2008]

It's so fun to see someone experience that performance for the first time. Freddie was one of the GOATs in terms of songwriting and performing. The crowd loved him. They were eating out of his hand. It made me a bit teary, missing Freddie. He was gone WAY too young!

[@sherryheim5504]

I watched this on TV the day of the show and have seen it more times than I can count. Every time, the excitement just grabs me and makes me feel like I am right there watching it live. Thank you for reacting to this great set. Lineup: Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga-Ga, Ay-Oh(call and response), Hammer To Fall, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions. Freddie wrote Crazy Little Thing as a tribute to Elvis that is why the Elvis vibe. Brian plays 3 different guitars on that song to make it sound like it is from the Elvis era. First an acoustic, then a Stratocaster, then he finishes up on his own (made by him and his dad when Brian was a teen) Red Special. Brian is a guitar god to say the least. There were between 72,000 and 80,000 people in the crowd that day depending on who you are listening to but this is far from Queen's largest crowd. There were at least 150,000 at their Hyde Park concert, according to Roger about 300,000 at each show at Rock in Rio and huge crowds in Japan as well. David Bowie followed Queen, one of the few performers who could keep the momentum going after Queen's performance. On Bowie's walk to the stage, he passed Queen and with a smirk on his face said "You Bastards!" It was all in fun because they were all very good friends and Bowie smashed his set also.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

I remember it so well

[@willow625]

I have probably watched every reaction channel and I never ever get tired of watching it. The best ever!

[@robertpaige4505]

Also, at the end of the show, Freddie and Brian came back out and did an acoustic version of "Is This The World We Created."

[@melliethemathdog4799]

The first guitar was a 12 string Ovation acoustic; 2nd guitar was a black FENDER TELECASTER, third guitar was the Red Special [ made by Brian May and his father, Harold, in the 1960s]

[@gunnerman2452]

I was at this Live Aid gig at Wembley and it still sends shivers down my spine and a tear in my eye. Exactly a year later from that day ( all but a day ) I was back at Wembley stadium watching Queen on the Its a Kind Of Magic Tour. The band that supported them that day was the brilliant INXS

[@elkevera]

Thank you, you are a man of your word! And you got me sitting over here in Germany a crying mess. - Queen were family, period. That's why they came across so effortless. As you progress on your journey you will see, that they were in constant contact with each other. One look and the others new exactly what it meant. -- Freddie loved his fans and fed off their energy. He reaches your heart in a way no other can do. Again; Thank you for a wonderful reaction. ☮Sending love your way across the pond.

[@elkevera]

@elektromanyaro It will never stop. His spirit touches your soul ❣

[@guguncube2308]

Me I feel the same ❤

[@sharonellis8776]

This is why we love Freddie and Queen so much in the UK ! No one is better than this live. xx

[@ruthlong9702]

The best front man EVER!! The whole band wanted to get the audience involved so they would have a great time. Freddie had them eating out of his hand. They would do anything he asked. Such a charismatic man. And yes, he was born to perform.

[@richardchermock4080]

Wow. My mom was one of the bookkeepers for Bill Graham, the SF Bay Area rock promoter. She was able to get my brothers, myself and two friends side stage passes to Queen in Oakland in 1982. I graduated high school in 1980. The guitarist, Brian May played a riff in front of us not more than ten feet away. My top concert highlight ever.

[@loritalbot3063]

It's fun seeing someone discovering Queen and Freddie Mercury! Their music is timeless! I suggest that you do data under pressure their collaboration with David Bowie. You won't be disappointed!

[@donhutchens9718]

And this is the reason Freddie and Queen are among the greatest artists of all times. They love what they do and the audience loves them for it. They don't preform like this anymore. Masters of the craft of performance

[@chadhansen9504]

What's more amazing is that he sounds better than the records cassettes CDs or whatever was out back then or even now and he was live. No auto-tune just pure talent!

[@michaelmclaughlin1796]

What makes this performance even more special, in my opinion, is that Freddy already knew he was sick...he knew that this was (possibly) his last chance to reunite with Queen and perform

[@ThePixey1000]

Ive lived through 60s 70s 80s 90s and there as never been a band that could touch QUEEN they were genious their live performances will never be beat. The greatest band EVER......❤❤❤❤ And thats not crowd control its passionate fans giving back pure love.

[@ferrreira]

Great reaction! The song at 5:50 is Crazy Little Thing Called Love, it was Queen's first #1 hit in the USA in 1979. Freddie wrote it in his bathtub, as a tribute to Elvis Presley whom he loved and had died a couple years prior.

[@leelashbrooks8780]

The fact he was very sick here, and delivered this! Modern performers are no comparison

[@anna-majandersson6716]

It's said that he at the LIVE AID concert, was battling a cold, had throat issues, and was even advised by doctors not to sing. (It had nothing to do with AIDS as he found out about that roughly two years after Live Aid). His dedication to this concert, adrenaline, his passion and getting all that energy from the audience was surly a big help....but still....Singing that we'll during throat problems is a testimony to his professionalism! I was just 11 when watching this live on TV here in Sweden. But I remember it like yesterday! I was in a total awe of his performance....and still am of course.... Thank you Freddie...wherever you are! ♥️♥️♥️

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

If you know the music you can hear that Freddie several times take a lover note than usually - and his voice cracks a couple of times - - but no problem because Roger was singing along in full throttle so all notes are covered.

[@bonnybute1]

Beautiful Man inside and out ❤ EVERYONE knows exactly where they were when they watched this 🌹Freddie and Queens legendary performance 👑

[@BriRog68]

The crowd was actually 1.2 billion..lol it was televised globally..and they had another concert set up in Pittsburgh...the crowd here was around 72,000 and Freddie had them all in the palm of his hand! A musician on yt Wings Of Pegasus gives a great technical breakdown on why this was so good...it's fascinating!👑❤️🥁🎤🎹🎸⭐💯

[@Dee-JayW]

Yes! Wings of Pegasus is great! And spot on with this legendary performance. Can you hear 80,000 people singing along?

[@frozenharold]

The other concert was in Philadelphia.

[@BriRog68]

@@Dee-JayW Have you watched the performance breakdown by them....sorry I can't remember the guys name that does it...but it was really good👍👑🎤🎹🎸🥁❤️

[@bettybaby63]

Although Queen never took themselves too seriously, when they took to the stage they believed fans deserved 110% & to be entertained. They were one of the few bands who prepared for this show. Queen also were actually very used to playing in large outdoor arenas.

[@connielynn195]

They had to prepare for this concert because they had been broken up for a while. Freddy had just come back. All the others had quit playing.

[@bigmike2464]

@@connielynn195 They did not break up; they had finished touring and were (( supposed to)) take a couple months vacation before going back to the studio. No "break up"

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

@@connielynn195 That is the movie version - not the truth

[@lorrainecimino8508]

@@connielynn195 Queen had not been broken up when they did this performance. That was in the movie Bohemian rhapsody, but it was not true. They started The Works tour in August of 1984 and ended in May 1985. Live Aid was 2 months later. And Freddie was told by his doctor in April of 1987 that he had aids, not 1985.

[@hiro_the_wolf4005]

Queen is a band we needed but never deserved, and Freddy was the kind of entertainer others should always aspire to be like. That man was the example of what a music performer should be like on stage, love your music and love your fans there to support you. Make it fun for everyone, yourself, the band, the stage help, and most of all the fans.

[@Zyryne1]

Live Aid as an idea was incredible by itself. The fact that all those bands slam dunked like they did was just garnish. 😊❤