QUEEN "SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS" "INNUENDO" - REACTION VIDEO - QUEEN COUNTDOWN CHALLENGE

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Fifth Day of the Queen Countdown Challenge - Day 5 is "Seaside Rendezvous" and "Innuendo." If you dig it, like the video, and don't forget to come be a part of the Birdman Fam by subscribing. Much love to ya.
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[@lukanovak1492]

Older sister: The March of the Black Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Younger sister: Innuendo Btw I am so sad u didnt react to I Want it All... my favorite Queen song :(

[@BirdmansPlace]

It is on my list. I will be doing it. It just didn't get randomly selected for the countdown.

[@lukanovak1492]

@@BirdmansPlace awesome... cant wait for it!!

[@BirdmansPlace]

@@lukanovak1492 Absolutely. It will happen. :)

[@helenclarke4735]

The doc said Freddie wouldn't live through the making of the album Innuendo. You can see that in the video, they really don't show the band ever. Listen to the words.

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Opposite ends of the spectrum. From joyful silliness to magnificent intensity.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yep...I loved every second of both of them. :)

[@The1queencollector]

Both videos had one thing in common, old footage of people dancing

[@BirdmansPlace]

@@The1queencollector lol..this is true.

[@heyjude1920]

"Innuendo" began as a jam session in Switzerland amongst Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon in spring 1989. Freddie Mercury was upstairs and heard them playing the beat, and turned it into a song, creating the melody and starting off the lyrics. From then on all four worked on polishing the track and Taylor took over the lyrics (which were written as a tribute to Led Zeppelin and their song "Kashmir"). The middle section, written by Mercury, was included later and it featured a synth-orchestra programmed by producer David Richards and a flamenco interlude played by Yes guitarist Steve Howe, who had come to visit them and was asked to play. “Innuendo" was released as a single in January 1991, debuting at No. 1 in the UK. Four different animation styles were used for each member. They wanted to get it out before Christmas, but couldn’t. Freddie was very ill when they recorded this album. We lost him in November 1991. Wonderful reaction to 2 very different songs. Queen could do anything. They need their own genre!

[@BirdmansPlace]

I couldn't agree more. And thank you so much for the info. I love this song, and knowing it's backstory is so cool. They really do need their own genre. And I have said multiple times that they definitely could do anything...and they made sure we all knew that too. Thank you again for supporting the channel as always. Much love to ya. :)

[@bettybaby63]

When I think of innuendo, I’m reminded of this comment from peter freestone. “When it came down to it, Freddie knew that he could create what he wanted on his own, but his life, his music, revolved around Queen.” They all stated this sentiment at one time or another. Roger & John in particular used to say, “the band is everything, you have to stick together” It was always the 4 of them against the world.

[@flossyangel1]

I read that music was started off by Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon in a jamming session the studio in Montreux. From then on Freddie Mercury composed the song and added the long interlude. The melody is Mercury's as well. Lyrics were started off by Mercury but completed by drummer Roger Taylor. I Love how different and Unique Queen is that is what makes them so Fabulous in my opinion. Another powerful and top notch song from Queen

[@BirdmansPlace]

Awesome. Thank you so much for the info. I love getting info about songs I didn't know. It's part of why I started this. I really appreciate the support. Thank you again. Much love to ya.

[@bamagirl3575]

Dragon Attack Live in Montreal 1981

[@BirdmansPlace]

Pretty sure that one is on the list already. I will take a look. :) Thank you. Much love to ya.

[@susieq9801]

Seaside Rendezvous was almost vaudevillian like some of their others songs, Bring Back Leroy Brown and Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon. I'm sure these guys all spent some time at a famous British seaside resort like Brighton or Blackpool and that left cherished, fun childhood memories. Seaside trips are part of growing up in the UK. (Love the Scottie dog at 4:24. I've had Scotties for 50 years.) Innuendo is a heavy moment. Freddie was dying. He sees so much suffering and human stupidity in the world and yet he wants humanity to "keep on trying". Like "The Miracle" he wrote with John, he always had hope. At this point he was too ill to do much in the way of videos. This was recorded in 1991, the year he died. The first part is clay animation and stop action. Pretty cool. Each member appears as a sort of Gothic portrait of themselves starting @ 11:12, Freddie with his cats, then Roger, then Brian, then John in his famous jester's cap. In the rest of the video they are individually portrayed in the style of different artists. Freddie is like a pastel drawing from a comic book. Brian is done in a xylographic style like a woodcutting. John is done in a cubist abstract Picasso style. Roger in a filtered expressionist style. I know Freddie studied and loved art but maybe each picked according to their own taste. These two songs are so totally different. That's what I loved about Queen. They did rock, metal, vaudeville, blues, jazz, pop, folk, operatic....everything... and did it well. They were four unique individuals (Freddie called them four misfits) with personalities that were vastly different from each other. All very well educated, Freddie art and design, Brain PhD astrophysics, John honors electrical engineering degree, Roger biology and each had different musical preferences that contributed to the variety of their music. All were superb musicians and multi-instrumentalists. Their differences were their strengths and a gift to us. Innuendo is the Bohemian Rhapsody of the 90's. Who knows what might have been if they had continued.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Amazing information. Once again, thank you so much. Innuendo was truly art. Not much more to say about it, but art. I truly believe Queen would still be at the top of the charts today with Freddie, because they could truly do anything, and changed with the times.

[@susieq9801]

@@BirdmansPlace - I forgot to mention funk, disco and gospel!!! Thanks again.

[@bettybaby63]

Great comment!

[@samloveslfc]

Seaside Rendezvous was Freddie and Roger messing about in the studio and voila, a song is born. I don't know if you noticed but Brian isn't on it! Also, the 'instrumental ' is actually Freddie and Roger vocally Imitating various instruments.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yeah...I did notice Brian wasn't in there. Interesting. It's kind of cool. Very different from their usual style.

[@helenclarke4735]

Roger said he still doesn't know how he a Freddie did it, but they had alot of fun.

[@jessedawson9654]

You probably dont give a shit but if you are bored like me atm you can watch pretty much all the new series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last couple of days xD

[@dennisricardo1590]

@Jesse Dawson definitely, have been using instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@waynebruno7051]

@Jesse Dawson yup, been using InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)

[@imocchidoro]

Queen could do any style.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Absolutely...couldn't agree more.

[@devonvergiels5185]

Their last album. Freddie was dying and still had the amazing energy to finish. Consummate professional. So sorely missed.

[@judydempsey3957]

This was Freddie’s last song he recorded. He died shortly after. You were right about this song felt like BR. He wrote this and the message is powerful. I think I like this better because like you said it had meaning behind it that you can’t denial. Great reaction. I was 16 when I first heard BR. It has been a joy for me to watch young music influencers reacting to the music I grew up on. The 70’s and 80’s music that was ever created in the history of the world. I’m so blessed that I was born into this era...JD

[@BirdmansPlace]

Absolutely. I couldn't agree more. This is such a beautiful song. And yeah...that really was some great music. I'm 39, and I love Queen. Such powerful, strong music. We will never see anyone like that again. Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate it. Much love to ya.

[@MargotRecabarren]

About Innuendo What a masterpiece!!! The music is awesome and the video is amazing!!! Like someone said “dying man sound better than all the healthy people singing today” The video is a master piece too..., and the lyrics just so in context right now... , its seem to be writte just for us in 2020..., despite it was written by Freddie almost 30 años ago!!! How courageous man...!!! OMG.., how much strength and will to carry on with his illness and working in his music... day by day ... every day a little less.. every day was more and more hardest... until he was not capable to finish....!!! It’s so sad..., but he left us the gift of his music and the example of his strength. 💔💔💔💔 We all Loves you Freddie

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Love both songs! Seaside Rendezvous so Light & Happy.. Innuendo so deep & thought provoking.

[@flyingcloud6776]

Funny pair of completely opposite songs... I love them both. For the Innuendo video they didn't use any current pictures or film material of Freddie, because he was so sick and thin at that point. But still he was so much into the music, and his voice was still so strong. Making music held him upright.

[@BirdmansPlace]

For sure...very opposite. Definitely different ends of the spectrum for Queen..lol. And yeah...music kept him going at that point for sure.

[@Janetjrfan]

They had total fun making seaside rendezvous experimenting with the instruments and the microphone. For instance, the tap dancing was Roger tapping his fingers with thimbles on. I definitely agree with you about answered/unanswered prayers. One of my favorite songs is by Garth Brooks "Sometimes I thank God for Unanswered Prayers". Sometimes what we pray for isn't really what we need! Innuendo is credited to Queen as a group, but it is generally considered to be Brian's Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@heyjude1920]

Janetjrfan Most of it was actually written by Roger, though.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yes...absolutely. That song by Garth went through my mind at that time when I was talking about it. That's a great one too. You can definitely tell they had fun with this one. Such a cool song. And yes...to me, Innuendo is art...a beautiful piece of art.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

Seaside Rendezvous is vaudeville or music hall, it comes from the 1920's. British rock artist sometimes had a tradition of doing these song, the Beatles also had a few vaudeville numbers. Something that is amazing in this song, is all of the different tones and expressions within Freddie's voice. As singer that is perhaps something that you might find interesting, Freddie had a lot of different colors and textures that he could add to his voice. This song is very popular with choirs and acapella vocal groups. Innuendo is another masterpiece and the song went straight to no.1 on the charts when it was released. It was about seven months before Freddie's death. The Show Must Go On from the same album reached no.1 in the charts a month before Freddie's death. That is perhaps part of the enigma, although he was 45 when he died, Queen were still going very strong, they were still producing hits. That also leaves you with a feeling of might have been.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you so much for the info. I really appreciate it. Part of what I love about doing this.

[@GevanoSastra]

Innuendo is like bohemian rhapsody in 90's

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yeah...sounds about right. I really dig it.

[@cricketpitts3744]

2 more awesome songs!!!

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yep...couldn't agree more.

[@ohsure07]

Once again nice reaction,😍 love Innuendo masterful piece of work.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate it. And yes..I couldn't agree more. Innuendo is art...absolutely amazing.

[@The1queencollector]

I remember Simon Cowell slagged Innuendo off on X Factor, self indulgent rubbish I think he refers it to or something along those lines when one of the contestants sang it on Queen week. Simon produces some of the most thought provoking lyrical music on the planet, I just cant think of one right now.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Simon is definitely mistaken. This is a beautiful song.

[@second_conflict]

Great reaction as always. Outside of the countdown, you should give a look at Scandal. Would also be really cool to see your reaction to Let Me in Your Heart Again and Teo Torriatte if you haven't already. 3 of my favorites right now.

[@BirdmansPlace]

I will take a look. Thank you so much. Much love to ya.

[@1313-k1b]

Immortality Freddie ☝️

[@BirdmansPlace]

Absolutely. Couldn't agree more.

[@1313-k1b]

@@BirdmansPlace Thank you bro

[@BirdmansPlace]

@@1313-k1b No need to thank me, my friend. Thank you for supporting the channel. I really appreciate it. Much love to ya.

[@cristiona22]

Love Seaside Rendevous as it’s just Freddie and Roger.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Very cool song.

[@MargotRecabarren]

Que maravillosa tu reacción y la selección de canciones que hiciste!!! What a wonderful reaction and quite a song’s selection you did!! Big Hugs and kisses from Chile..!!!

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Back atcha. Much love to ya.

[@seangraham57]

'The Prophets Song,' 'You Take My Breath Away, 'The Millionaire Waltz.

[@Equality72521sr]

FYI, It was none other than Steve Howe from YES that took you to Mexico on this one.

[@Plasticmilxy]

Two very different songs

[@BirdmansPlace]

Absolutely

[@celticpoet21]

Very cool videos! Seaside Rendezvous definitely puts a smile on my face, very light and bouncy. Lazing on a Sunday afternoon and good company (sung by Brian playing a banjulele) have that same cheery, bouncy vaudeville vibe and same effect. I also liked his reference to Rudolf Valentino, the latin lover of the silent screen. Innuendo is superbly deep and encouraging as well! One of my favorite songs! The music video is very creative and beautiful. I love how each member of the band was illustrated in homage to a different artist or artistic style: Freddie in homage to Da Vinci, Brian after victorian etchings, John in homage to Picasso and Roger after Jason Pollock. I agree, you name the type of music, they will have done it!

[@BirdmansPlace]

Both songs were very different in their own way. Rendezvous was very happy and playful while Innuendo is complex. Definitely art. Loved it. Loved them both.

[@amandascanlon8344]

Where can I get that shirt you're wearing?

[@The1queencollector]

Dear Friends is a short lullaby type song, no switches

[@royhaukedal3264]

Not Mexico, its flamenco from Spain in the middle of Innuendo. They use a special flamenco guitar player for the record...

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you for the info. I appreciate it. Either way, it was amazing.

[@nielsinelange765]

Did you react Queen "Who want to live forever" Live in budabest 1986

[@BirdmansPlace]

I have not...but I will. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.

[@jeremywilliams1835]

Allie Colleen "take your arms up" I think is the song. It's Garth Brooks daughter

[@BirdmansPlace]

On the list, brother. Thank you.

[@carolcjh8938]

Brian and Roger mouth horns. Great! The tap dance sounds are thimbles on their fingers.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Wow..didn't know that. Thank you for the info. I really appreciate that. Always love learning new things about songs. Much love to ya. :)

[@GinMae]

At the risk of sounding ungrateful - (I am NOT, btw) - this is not a favorite of mine.... reminds me a bit - especially in the opening - of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" - which is very much my least favorite LZ song..... this one gets better, but IMHO, just not one of their best -- feel free to calumny my opinion... :)

[@BirdmansPlace]

To each their own. Absolutely. I do not expect everyone to love every song I react to. :-)

[@GinMae]

@@BirdmansPlace Nor should you - even with Queen fans! :) Pretty sure you have a couple of my recommendations - which you, of course, are free to take - or not - no offense taken on this side - I just enjoy your reactions - being kinda old, it's a special pleasure to see "youngsters" re-discovering the greatness of Queen... :)

[@NABIL7]

Please, react to Love of my life, Live from Montreal 1981.

[@BirdmansPlace]

I think that one is already on my list. I will take a look. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.

[@missevellyn24]

Oh wow! When I saw your reply, I was ready to reply you back and tell you about "Innuendo" because "Under Pressure" would be so obvious choice... But that moment some clients came on and stopped me...

[@BirdmansPlace]

lol...well there ya go. That's perfect then. Yes..I loved Innuendo...amazing song.

[@missevellyn24]

@@BirdmansPlace I just got back home from work and I'm ready to see your reaction... I'm glad you like "Innuendo" because it's a true gem and personally I love it much more than BohRa because lyrically is more mature... "Seaside Rendezvous"??? Well, didn't saw that coming! Another one of Freddie's short gems... Only him would write such a song with these lyrics! Well done 👏👏

[@BirdmansPlace]

@@missevellyn24 Seaside Rendezvous was so unique for their style..kinda caught me off guard. Innuendo was art..pure and simply, art. Beautiful song.

[@missevellyn24]

@@BirdmansPlace Well then, If you liked this one, you will also love "Lazing on a Sunday afternoon" from the album "A Night at the Opera"... It's in the same style 👌

[@missevellyn24]

@@BirdmansPlace Exactly, "Innuendo is a piece of art"... Just remember how ill was Freddie and listening to his voice so powerful, hitting these high notes with ease, sends shivers down my spine! And I will never, ever understand why the hell "Innuendo" & "The Show Must Go On " didn't get more recognition...😠😡

[@TheRoxen92]

I just love the flamenco 💃🏻 kinda style in Innuendo! I’ve always felt like Innuedo was a modern version of Bohemian Rhapsody... some many songs in one! Only Queen can do this! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BirdmansPlace]

I do as well. Such a great song. Just Pure artwork.

[@stevenhudson7929]

Why not react to every queen song 2 a week

[@BirdmansPlace]

Well..I would definitely do that, but I've had so many more requests that I need to do them as well. I will be doing more Queen, you can count on it..just not 4 songs a week..lol

[@stevenhudson7929]

Innuendo is amazing steve howe from yes did the spanish guitar part he called it wondering guitar only guitarist credited working with queen

[@BirdmansPlace]

He truly was amazing. Mindblowing guitar.

[@lollinelson5549]

I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed your journey through a few of Queen's songs. And you did some great deep cuts, Well Done!!! I wish you could or would do more Live Queen!! They were voted Best Live Band for a reason! To this day, their live music stands heads and shoulders above almost anything out there!! When you see Freddie's emotions as he sings, you are literally transformed into a better version of yourself! I highly recommend White Queen at the Rainbow, Save Me and Dragon Attack at the 1981 Montreal Concert, and to rock out, Fat Bottomed Girls at Milton Keynes!! There are at least another couple of dozen live Queen songs that will blow your mind!!! I hope you get to them!! I've become a real fan! Thanks!

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really appreciate that. I will definitely be doing more Queen live...count on it. Including Live Aid, and many others. I appreciate your support. Much love to ya. :)

[@MargotRecabarren]

You’re right... INNUENDO is known like a Bohemian Rhapsody to 90!!! Love you too!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

😍You couldn't have picked two more different songs! SO. GLAD. you played that old-timey video version w Seaside Rendezvous, cuz somehow I'd NEVER seen it before!!😲

[@mik5578]

It´s not Mexico 10:06... it´s flamenco from Spain

[@BirdmansPlace]

Yeah...I figured that after the fact...just misspoke...lol

[@kingderphead]

Seaside was a great catchy song. Innuendo was also good but weird music wise at times in my opinion. Anyway, thank you for the video Mr Birdman.

[@BirdmansPlace]

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it, as always.

[@LastWizardKing]

Got to request godzilla by eminem and juice wrld

[@BirdmansPlace]

You got it. I'll put it on the list. Thank you my friend. Much love to ya.