Roger Taylor, their drummer, was their secret weapon. He could sing! In any other group, he could have been the lead singer. He was that good, in addition to being one of the top rock drummers.
@reginaangerame21683 жыл бұрын
true roger was a great vocalist as well as a drummer!
@MsGeoffh2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely agreed!
@fightscrimewhilesleeping40242 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Queen really benefitted from the fact that, actually, ALL of them could sing. They were all decently good vocalists. Roger Taylor was an exceptional vocalist. And then, there was Freddie. In most bands, the lead vocalist is just the only one who CAN sing, or, even, the only one who can PASSIBLY sing, even if they're not actually that good. In Queen, it was that Freddie Mercury was the best singer out of a group of already impressive singers, showing just what a cut above the whole band really was.
@MsGeoffh2 жыл бұрын
I never understood why they are using Adam Lambert when Roger is there?!? Carry on the legacy get another drummer and get Roger to sing! If he wants to of course.
@anne-mariesindruprix47922 жыл бұрын
@@MsGeoffh He doesn't - he is happy that Adam makes it possible for him and Brian to go on touring and playing as they used to - but they have another bass player - an extra drummer and a keyboard player. Btw - Rogers son Rufus is a very good drummer - but plays in another band. Both Brian and Roger. have solo careers where they sing - they have recently released each an album. Roger even plays ALL the instruments him self. Brians album is "Another World' - Rogers is 'Outsider'.
@4721lynn7 ай бұрын
Thats what sets him apart .. No theatre background btw .. his PRESCENCE!! ITS MAGIC!!
@bpalmer34213 жыл бұрын
Also not to mention this is in 1981. No technology to make you sound better live. All pure talent.
@MsUltrafox Жыл бұрын
Auto tune would not be invented for another 16 years. But Freddy didn't need it, he had one build in his throat.
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
YESSS! ONE OF A KIND!
@sdp-co9pq5 ай бұрын
This is straight up pure music
@martinhenry73623 жыл бұрын
John Deacon strolling round stage with his bass like he's practising in his garage on a wet Wednesday afternoon, class
@LMTino3 жыл бұрын
Love that imagery - you nailed it!
@MusicLover-dt7ic3 жыл бұрын
Lmao...so right and probably thinking how did I get hooked up with these crazy guys when I'm so quiet...Love Deaky.
@debramoore75133 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! That’s awesome!
@jimilove77733 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@notanotherenigma77593 жыл бұрын
It irks me. It really does. Deacon is an amazing bassist, but people usually only mention Freddie, Brian and Roger. Glad to see I'm not the only Deacy fan...
@davidburn46013 жыл бұрын
Guys - no choir, no backing singers! Just Freddie, Roger and Brian - all their own vocals and harmonies. Just another facet to the greatest band that no others can touch! ☺
@pastorofmuppets133 жыл бұрын
She meant the chorus of the song when the others come in - given that she sang this with a choir backing, it was just a slip. They were aware that it was the band doing supporting vocals and pointed that out.
@TheWolfHunterZ3 жыл бұрын
What she said! Lol
@melissalee56223 жыл бұрын
The incomparable Freddie Mercury, Queen make it look so effortless
@mhinkle03282 жыл бұрын
At the point where Freddie turns from the piano and walks around on stage, it is because Brian May had a problem with his guitar. Freddie "bought" him some time with his interaction with the crowd. You will then see Brian walk back on the stage. They performed so well with each other that they noticed when something wasn't quite right - and backed each other up. Rarely does anyone notice that in the video because they were so flawless in their performances. Just love their music
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
MAGIC!!
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
Which song?
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
I LOVE the details
@Metalphysicalpodcast3 жыл бұрын
Roger Taylor is an amazing drummer and vocalist.
@jayw35122 жыл бұрын
Don Henley in Hotel California would like to discuss. Both bands are God like!!!
@darrenwarren9188 Жыл бұрын
If you watch the second time Freddie gets up he looks at Brian May who is sorting his guitar and keeps it ticking over until he is ready, pure professionalism 👌
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
All they need to do is look at each other .. MAGIC!
@kingduffy57533 жыл бұрын
Best band ever... talking as a metal fan... Maiden comes second....
@mikephillips88103 жыл бұрын
Yep Maiden are up there too...one of the best ever...and Bruce is in a select few of greatest rock singers of all time - with Freddie, Ronnie James Dio, Robert Plant, Ian Gillan, Roger Daltrey...
@jozefhatert62313 жыл бұрын
Queen and maiden made rock art
@jozefhatert62313 жыл бұрын
Queen was great all styles of music even little bit metal in some songs
@miguelrubiorincon39043 жыл бұрын
@@jozefhatert6231 little bit metal? Their three first albums are heavy prog metal and hard rock . And when they played live during all the seventies they were a hard rock sound band . Listen to their 1979 live album Live Killers . Their hard rock live sound ended more less after this Tour.
@V0liathon3 жыл бұрын
@@miguelrubiorincon3904 Same could be said for many other metal bands of the 80s like judas priest
@myfavoritedream21493 жыл бұрын
Bass, Lead Guitar, drums, piano. And 4 amazing musicians. So good.
@Music-world-20986 Жыл бұрын
Freddie also plays guitar on "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Roger & Brian are also gods at lead vocals
@marvalstith27493 жыл бұрын
The four Queen brothers each finished college. Brian, Roger and John Deacon (Deaky) majored in the sciences. Freddie got his diploma from art school, Ealing Art . I've unsuccessfully searched for his curriculum but Freddie learned, knew and practiced art from many perspectives including tactics for entertaining the fans! I believe Deaky has a masters degree in Electronics, Roger a Bachelor's in Biology and Brian went the full nine yards, has an Astrophysics PhD (Dr. May, he is!.) Freddie applied his artistic training to empowering Queen . All of them as kids loved and played music.
@olgamariaverabarrioa60203 жыл бұрын
If you want to see the magic of Freddie playing piano, you should react to “White Queen” at Odeon Hammersmith 1975, you will see Brian's guitar speak with Freddie's piano, it is a masterpiece.
@p.p.80223 жыл бұрын
Oh that is sick ❤🙏🏻
@barrysiewert73863 жыл бұрын
This song is hauntingly beautiful!!!
@debramoore75133 жыл бұрын
Vote YES
@michaelfitzharris11503 жыл бұрын
I totally agree 👍👏
@Nevanaard3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much my friend. I have always loved Queen but never saw that one. Until tonight. Best live performance ever.
@mikebunch31893 жыл бұрын
all 4 people in the band wrote and produced a number 1 song . no other band has even came close to their talent . loved this band since i was a child . i am now 56 . love them more every time i hear them .
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
Im 58. Same story 😂
@kimberlinibambini19883 жыл бұрын
ICONIC! RIP-the one and only Freddie Mercury- ❤️🙌🏻✨
probably internationally recognized as the greatest band of all time? many would say yes. definitely in everybody's top 3
@karenj36113 жыл бұрын
There will never be another Freddie Mercury. RIP
@ingovonderluhe21743 жыл бұрын
Listen to Roger Taylor's (Drums) Vocals seperatly.His High and Raspy Voice fitted perfectly to Freddie.Also Brian May got a perfect Smooth Voice.
@soundbreak73 жыл бұрын
the three of them created a sound that was unique
@bearnellmckinley72877 ай бұрын
He’s the talent that should be on broadway. Every song is a grand production!
@pinkey9433 жыл бұрын
Microphone in one hand crowd in the other. That sexy Freddie strut.
@4721lynn6 ай бұрын
I always say, he doesn't dance, but he does prance .. and I love it!
@Langsvardet3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite live performances, not just of Queen. Of all time...
@GinMae3 жыл бұрын
thanks, guys - everyone knows that Freddie is amazing - but give it up for the BAND, too -- Brian and Roger on those vocals and guitar/drums - and Deaky - slappin' da bass! the timing and tightness of this band LIVE is unmatched!
@debramoore75133 жыл бұрын
“TAG, YOU’RE IT” Hahaha!! Hello my dear friend & how are you doing? 💞 My favorite song 💞
@GinMae3 жыл бұрын
@@debramoore7513 Yep - my favorite, too - pretty sure Freddie once said it was also his -- Doing All Right :) - hope you and yours are as well!
@corneliusantonius31083 жыл бұрын
Educated men all of them.
@thanksmr.obvious64273 жыл бұрын
the greatest vocalist of all time and one of the best bands of all time .. top 5 easily ... FM is so underrated
@monkee19692 жыл бұрын
Freddie Mercury is NOT underrated!!!!
@thanksmr.obvious64272 жыл бұрын
@@monkee1969 in USA he is alot .. deserved much more
@monkee19692 жыл бұрын
@@thanksmr.obvious6427 In my world he's rated very highly & deservedly so.
@nancyblumberg46122 жыл бұрын
@@thanksmr.obvious6427 The USA has realized his talent a little late, but we woke up. Freddie is renowned all over the world. Even Eastern Europe knows Freddie. The man is a legend everywhere.
@thanksmr.obvious64272 жыл бұрын
@@nancyblumberg4612 i know but for exemple if you ask to any USA citizens who was better singer Freddie or Sinatra or MJ exemple .. almost of them he gonna answer Sinatra or MJ instead Freddie Mercury .. but Freddie was better but ok nevermind
@rebeccarockchik67043 жыл бұрын
This never gets old!! ❤
@JohnnyLaps3 жыл бұрын
So true Rebecca
@veganlion43282 жыл бұрын
Queen ... What else is there to say? They do it all.♥️
@johnnyrodriguez17922 жыл бұрын
We had the best music when I was a teenager, I graduated In 1981 all of the artist's knew how to sing and play instruments and write songs.
@nancymartineau-bauman60183 жыл бұрын
That was fantastic, he is so talented, the whole band is talented. Great reaction!!
@maureenwagg53053 жыл бұрын
The voice that sends chills up your spine and goosies all over. He was the most incredible vocalist of all time. I miss him and I'm grateful there is video.
@otisyoung70613 жыл бұрын
The best rendition of this song
@RAl-rc7su3 жыл бұрын
Queen is the best
@leisastalnaker37903 жыл бұрын
It’s still hard for me to believe that only four people made this much music. Genius, just genius. Freddy and company, pure genius.
@s.mcpherson63543 жыл бұрын
A band filled with four singing, songwriting geniuses. Of all the band's you'd see live that you'd figure could never pull off sounding like their albums, it'd be Pink Floyd and Queen. And yet, as this (and Floyd's stuff) demonstrates, genius can do what few others can.
@MikeInMD19613 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate to see Queen in concert, back in August of 1981 at the Baltimore Civic Center. Freddie owned the crowd the moment he stepped on the stage. Definitely one of 'those' concerts that I will never forget.
@MsGeoffh Жыл бұрын
He just knew he nailed that last burst! hE KNEW IT!
@sava9e2663 жыл бұрын
Freddie Mercury GOAT
@peterramsay46742 жыл бұрын
What can you say? The voice projection is right off the charts. Piano comes second nature to him. The tightness of this band is unreal. The drummer and the bass is right on point. And the stage show is pure Freddy. Always entertaining. Brings the audience right along with him. I’ve seen him one time and what they say is absolutely true. The voice, the band, Brian May does something that you don’t see that much. He plays classic rock even when the song is something entirely different. And it works when Freddie is going full blown broadway.
@anne-mariesindruprix4792 Жыл бұрын
❤
@ReneHLey83 жыл бұрын
You should also check out Killer Queen/I'm in Love with My Car performed together in this same concert. The latter showing what Roger(the drummer) can do not just on the drums but vocally as well
@Robert-hz7ef3 жыл бұрын
Something which is often overlooked is how fast Freddie’s vibrato is. It’s naturally faster than the average vocalist.
@vanessahunt5863 жыл бұрын
Rip Freddie Queen is so unique/legendary 🤘🎸🎶🔥🤘🎸🎶🔥🤘🎸🎶🔥 the way Freddie walks across the stage,sits at the piano so casually,has a drink then belts that out is 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Just saying if you haven't already, check out this performed at Freddie Mercury tribute concert, it's unreal 🎸🤘🎶 🎸🤘🎶🎸🤘🎶 lotsa 💖💖 from 🇳🇿🇳🇿
@cjw92576 ай бұрын
It’s just unbelievable
@MrHMCC5 ай бұрын
I am 35 and I was at this concert… several times in my dreams.
@Danielik253 жыл бұрын
Freddie ´s favorite song, their live performances were always great. they were like perfect machine made from four unique pieces, love them, please, more Queen👑
@13aBOC Жыл бұрын
Over 40 years ago, real musicians!
@eroy663 жыл бұрын
Roger Taylor once said in an interview that he wished he had Freddie' s brain.
@johngraham59963 жыл бұрын
freddie rarely wrote easy songs, they were usually complex with many key changes and tempo changes, he was a genius indeed, a very clever musician 👑✊🇬🇧
@drjag11553 жыл бұрын
Queen is a fantastic band! Freddie was an awesome singer and an amazing show man i miss him so much
@janematthews33943 жыл бұрын
Freddie never had any training and theatre background. He had a degree in graphic design and didn't sing until he was 23.
@LMTino3 жыл бұрын
But he was a master of the theatrical...and that became Queen's moniker. Well, one of them!
@MsGeoffh Жыл бұрын
I love his off the cuff remarks like when he just went "Ok let's do it"
@dakotahinebaugh87666 ай бұрын
there’s a reason why Freddie is holding up before he brings the back vocals and guitars in Brian May the leas guitarist broke a guitar string and Roger the drummer and Freddie have to fill in until he fixes it so freddie sings until Brian is ready to come in and sing and play. These guys were a family and they worked together so well!!
@georgeclarke81372 жыл бұрын
Yes. He can also sing opera. Extremely high-pitched voice when needed.
@4721lynn7 ай бұрын
Roger Taylor, the drummer is also back up vocals and Brian May too. Brians guitar sounds like no other. It was built by him and his father built it with different types of wood and other stuff
@davidclarkson6029 Жыл бұрын
The greatest of performer's and singers..the true GOAT.... His live performances are out of this world...no one can do better live....
@roywall81692 жыл бұрын
Greatest rock band of all time.
@scott3744 Жыл бұрын
In all the times I've watched different reactions to this song, you are the FIRST one I remember who commented that Freddie knew he NAILED it near the end, when he says "Oh!" right after the big / long "Looooooooooove!". You're absolutely RIGHT, he nailed it, and he KNEW it! 👍😁
@Melissa028913 жыл бұрын
Stellar performance and I'm so glad you recognized that ugh at the piano after he nailed it, he was so caught up in this performance but you can always tell when he was happy with the way his vocals played out. All that sound, live no auto tune just pure talent. Roger didn't miss a beat and his voice is the perfect backup for Freddie. Loving your reactions! It's always special to me when musicians react. I suggest Stone Cold Crazy live at the Rainbow or One Vision live at Wembley.
@LMTino3 жыл бұрын
Absolute must.
@angellucas-ranck95943 жыл бұрын
Freddie Mercury was the greatest frontman in history!!!🤟🔥 Freddie could sing the phone book and I’d still love it.
@chipurBillWhite Жыл бұрын
Freddie was an extraordinary talent and human being.
@marcom60893 жыл бұрын
OMG I enjoyed watching your stank face when Freddie hits that crazy note around 11:15 right after taking a drink. That was awesome.
@nancymjohnson3 жыл бұрын
He was wonderful flamboyant gay guy. Last time I saw Queen, I was front row center, covering the show for the station I worked on - 8 month pregnant. Billy Squire opened. Both bands stared at my belly all night lol. Fredie said afterward he was sure I was going to give birth right then and there. ❤️
@JohnnyLaps7 ай бұрын
You guys are a joy,Freddie..whew..what a loss.
@Ironma5563 жыл бұрын
queen live aid 1985 reaction
@szola10002 жыл бұрын
Ok, I drink a Heineken after this wonderful performance.
@ben1ben3 жыл бұрын
Surprised that you guys didn't talk about the fact that the Quality of this is so clear although its from the year 1981. Yes this indeed is one of the greatest performances ever. Roger Taylor is an amazing drummer, he can also sing really high, love him. And you guys know thats Brian May on guitar right? 🤔 you guys did a reaction to some of his solo stuff. Anyways great reaction. Legendary.
@warre13 жыл бұрын
This was filmed on 70mm film. That is why quality is high.
@ben1ben3 жыл бұрын
@@warre1 I know 😁
@trego55093 жыл бұрын
@@warre1 not that it really matters but I think it was 35mm film
@thtadthtshldntbe3 жыл бұрын
This whole concert was released in 1080p remastered from the original recording on bluray. That is why you can see hi quality "rips" on social media. I would recommend anyone go buy it. It also comes with dvd quality rendition of the 1985 performance at Wembly
@jonasrmb013 жыл бұрын
@@thtadthtshldntbe thanks for the info i think you mean wembley 1986 tho
@petrvyrubal45046 ай бұрын
He was best how to involve everyone into his music everyone wants to sing with him alone king of the rock and songs ever
@debwebster66083 жыл бұрын
So glad y'all did this one! Shout out to Roger Taylor for bringing those back up vocals!
@imweakfordeaky3 жыл бұрын
The “mic wrangler” is Peter “Ratty” Hince, Freddie and John’s shared personal roadie and head of the crew. Besides wrangling the mic, Ratty was in charge of taking care of John’s backup basses… as Freddie’s instrument was a grand piano and John was very capable and hands-on with his own equipment, Ratty was able to do both jobs… while Roger and Brian each had their own dedicated roadie.
@garnet01013 жыл бұрын
I love his book. Its so funny.
@nancyblumberg46122 жыл бұрын
Hummmm something that says John didn’t measure up according to the band.
@marytamone50952 жыл бұрын
What you love about this performance is EVERYTHING I love of this performance. Thank you.
@nathanchandler62572 жыл бұрын
With no disrespect to any other performers in this world who are talented singers! There are some truly amazing artists with varying styles, abilities and genre. I believe Freddie was and still is by far the greatest of all time. Not because I love queen' or because I'm English and bias. Its because overtime with learning, listening, watching that I can say what I believe. Gratefully and importantly it's by watching amazing reaction videos such as yours and others that have gained knowledge and understanding of musical performance, techniques, skills and more that Freddies abilities are God like. Showmanship, instrumental ability, transitional ease of vocal styles. Rock, opera, pop (solo album) and power! I love seeing people feel like I do.
@thyweebhub3 жыл бұрын
Definitely my favorite Queen song!
@mennoedelenbos15262 жыл бұрын
Oh wauw love it darling , ♥️
@MrBigPicture8353 жыл бұрын
Freddie M. was pure magic in front of a live audience. So was the rest of Queen.
@rodolfosarona25042 жыл бұрын
Love the showmanship and voice
@geraldherrmann7873 жыл бұрын
you should do their complete 20 minute live-aid set. :-)
@maritzamardones43723 жыл бұрын
Master piece👏👏👏👏❤❤❤
@madicelander2 жыл бұрын
...like u said, the Drummer is slayin' it...and ALSO SINGING while slaying it lol. Roger is singing along with Freddie. They're all musical geniuses. Please do "Who Wants to Live Forever".
@theoxley Жыл бұрын
The stuff in the plastic cups was tea and honey for his voice.
@guntherschwarzlose38753 жыл бұрын
Mind Explosion every Time😎🥳
@seangraham573 жыл бұрын
Love your so Happy smiles thru this.
@lmagdangal4842 Жыл бұрын
QUEEN is incomparable infinity 100% thanks again
@MarkWilliams-fz3ii3 жыл бұрын
If you want to see Freddie in full entertainment mode then your next stop simply has to be their live aid full 20 minute set. Simply enormous ❤
@wendyranta Жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!
@itssoph993 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite performances by them!! They had so much chemistry with each other and that’s what made them so good and unique! The drummer’s name is Roger Taylor, he was (and still is) an essential part of Queen. It would be great if you reacted to I’m In Love With My Car Live from this same concert, he lead sings the song and plays drums at the same time!
@kimghanson3 жыл бұрын
My time machine is almost complete. I'ma gonna make mad cash sending y'all back to see this live.
@elcubpink Жыл бұрын
Listen to the thickness of the sound! Live!
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
Great Reaction Guy's To One Of My All Time Favorite Song's
@trevorholden74233 жыл бұрын
I played guitar and sang in a Queen tribute band called 'Mercury' in Western Australia in about 1993-1995 and I absolutely loved playing this particular song, just magical composition. And it was so cool playing Brian May's parts.. ps you guys are having way too much fun haha!
@sadaka2013 жыл бұрын
My personal heros from my youth and they still are to this very day! I saw them for the first time in 1976 in Zurich right with this stage set-up.
@wotexpat9367 Жыл бұрын
And Brian May has a PhD and was an integral part of the New Horizons mission...... oh... and was the lead guitarist in Queen. A nice CV/resume!
@MultiAsh933 жыл бұрын
Freddie Mercury used to work at Heathrow airport before he joined Smile, Roger and Brian’s band before Queen, his voice is pure talent.
@cerbuscankerous37142 жыл бұрын
The track that followed this at the concert show-cased the drummers vocals, brilliant.
@randywade67573 жыл бұрын
LET THERE BE ROCK, LIVE AT THE RIVER PLATE!!!
@dennisf.5563 Жыл бұрын
I still rock Queen to this day 5/9/23 and the Gen Z look at me like 😮 and I’m like 😁 Freddie and the boys are one of the best from that era . RIP Fred you are missed 😢
@p.p.80223 жыл бұрын
Queen had finest singer and entertainer❤💗 All band has finest musicians, singers and songwriters. I feel them anytime I watch any of them video 💗❤🤴🤴🤴🎤🥁🎻🎻🎹
@williammuntzer73743 жыл бұрын
I was fortunate enough to see Queen several times in the 70's and earl 80's. Some of the best concert experiences ever. Great choice and great reaction.
@aerynoftalyn13073 жыл бұрын
And now we want to hear your senior year version!
@zappa195210 ай бұрын
Feel very lucky to have seen them in L.A. in '74 or so.
@rodneyespinoza2492 Жыл бұрын
Great, great song, love it!
@LeroyBrown843 жыл бұрын
MORE QUEEN! 🥂 👑 👨
@martinbulman543 жыл бұрын
GREAT reaction to my fav Queen song.. WHAT a performance. Thanks for letting play as much as you could.. Very clever guys that could construct a song and just make it so great. Great to hear the shout out for Roger Taylor (drums) And his fantastic input with his vocals... And the mic guy. I have been a Queen fan since I was 17 years ..now 65... They still keep my heart pumping. New subby .. love from UK.
@debramoore75133 жыл бұрын
Heyyyyyy Martin - It’s my favorite, too! 💕💕
@martinbulman543 жыл бұрын
@@debramoore7513 Hey Debra.. not been on here.... Hospitalized with pneumonia But on the mend and back home...How is dad and you...????
@debramoore75133 жыл бұрын
@@martinbulman54 OMG - Are you okay?? I’m recovering & feeling like my own self again. Dad is home & getting around in his walker. Thank goodness!! Wow!! Hope you continue to recover … pneumonia is not fun!! Yuck! 💙
@martinbulman543 жыл бұрын
@@debramoore7513 Hey.. Glad you and dad are much better. I was being treat for a chest infection, steroids, antibiotics.. but could not kick it so after 4 weeks of different drugs and doctors it came down to only able to walk 3 or 4 steps and the gasping started...Ambulance to A & E.. emergency dept.. But IVs and oxygen got me on my way again thankfully, Doc in hospital could not believe I was working thru it all for weeks. Nice to be back.. Cheers.
@cmoplay15 ай бұрын
I believe I'm correct in saying that each member wrote a hit song for the band. Freddie is an icon, but all four members were true musicians.
@DonnaCronin-v1c7 ай бұрын
There will never b e another Freddie
@vernhoke77303 жыл бұрын
This one is a bit special to me as well Suzi Q. In fact I saw them on this tour, for the Game album, at Madison Square Garden in September 1980. I beg you to check out another from this same concert called "Save Me" this tour was the first time people got to hear it live as it was the last song on the Game album. It was EPIC seeing live!!