QUEEN - "SOMEBODY TO LOVE" LIVE AT MONTREAL 1981 | I WAS BORN LATE! LOL

[@robindew9072]

Freddie was a freaking Genius

[@thomasjacques5286]

Roger Taylor's drumming and background vocals are epic. I'm so glad this is on film for future generations to enjoy.

[@mandynikky1]

Roger was fantastic at picking up the vocals and helping Freddy out when he needed. Definitely underrated.

[@DevInvest]

Heineken should pay Queen for that product placement, which is absolutely PRICELESS.

[@lisaechols2067]

If you loved that performance you, definitely, need to check out their “Live Aid” performance! It’s AMAZING! Freddie Mercury and Queen are unmatched to this day. Adam Lambert has done Freddie some justice while touring with the band, but there will NEVER be another singer/performer like Freddie Mercury. He was a one off that can be imitated, but never recreated. The mold was broken with him; and I think that’s a good thing.

[@anissia1210]

Freddie is, was, and will always be THE BEST SINGER, FRONT MAN OF ALL TIME!!! I'm so blessed to have been alive thru their career! The best group of all time!! Journey is a close second... but Queen and Freddie will never fall from #1

[@ladylisaromance8129]

Freedie was a beast! The talent in one human is crazy! God broke the mold after Freddie.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

lol - yeah, Bohemian Rhapsody film is about Freddie, and Queen. It's fun to watch, as long as you don't believe it is a documentary. Because it's not, it's a Hollywood film - so stuff is out of context, time frames moved around, characters are molded to fit the plot. It's more of a vibe. Still very entertaining and won lots of awards.

[@Grimlock1975]

Very true mate :) Sacha Baron Cohen was originally set to play Freddie, he said he would only play the part if he could play it truthfully but Brian May said no so Rami was chosen to play the part.

[@629th]

@@Grimlock1975 no wonder Freddie's roadie Peter Hince stated in one of his interview that the movie had too much of Brian input & Peter said the movie is dreadful

[@reneebush2399]

Very well put.

[@reneebush2399]

@@629th A good amount of blame definitely lies with Brian Singer as well. It’s no wonder he and Rami Malek came to blows on set.

[@notanotherenigma7759]

It was a fun movie, some truths and quite a few liberties taken with the truth. But a great sound track. And if there is one take away from the movie, it's how wonderful the Live Aid performance was, and how every video reactor should do it. It gives them an understanding how versatile Queen were, and how interactive they were with the audience.

[@myowndrum286]

I was at this performance on Nov 24, 1981. We drove across the country from Alberta to Quebec, 5000 miles round trip. Best concert I have ever gone to. My birthday! Sadly, he also died on my birthday 10 years later. I still listen to Queen at least twice a week.

[@johngraham5996]

MyOwnDrum i have the dvd of your montreal show, its a long shot but can you spot yourself in the crowd? i love the guy in the red and white jacket giving brian the thumbs up during his guitar solo, when brian walks to the crowd at the left side of the stage, remember that guy? he always makes me smile! this was a great show, they really were at the top of their game by this point 👑✊🇬🇧

[@myowndrum286]

@@johngraham5996 Which night is the video of? They played Friday and Saturday. I was at the Saturday show, right of the band about 13 or 14 rows back.

[@johngraham5996]

i read a story that said freddie was getting pissed off by the film producer so to get his own back on him freddie changed clothes to mess up continuity of filming, so they used footage of both nights shows and spliced them together! i was lucky enough to see them twice in scotland in dec 79 and june 82, it was the best nights of my life, Queen were a fantastic live band and always put on a great show! how many times did you get to see them? 👑✊🇬🇧

[@adriancoes1357]

NOW you understand why the studio version is a must before the live! Please remember that the vocals live were just them. No other background singers, no autotune nothing but talent! Great reaction and remember that this journey has only begun!

[@VincentManiscalco]

Freddie Mercury maybe the greatest male vocalist ever ! EVER !

[@jennifers.8255]

"Freddie got me flustered." I love it lol! Freddie makes me cry when I hear his music. His voice cuts right through to my soul. He is dearly missed.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

"This is the best live performance I've ever seen anywhere".... THAT'S ALWAYS QUEEN & FREDDIE, so PREPARE YOURSELF FOR A LOT OF "BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE" EXPERIENCES!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

one of the coolest things is that if you LIKE a Queen song (studio version), you'll probably LOVE the same Queen song (live version). And, if you love the "live' version, you can watch many of them from several concerts because each is a different experience! No cookie-cutter performances. Super talented musicians and a mesmerizing lead singer! (The best). Have fun!

[@imweakfordeaky]

DONNALEAAAAAAAA! Hi !

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

@@imweakfordeaky Darlin'! HI! Great to see you!

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Hey girls! 🤗

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

WELL-SAID (and you saved ME saying it!)

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

@@lynnhoffmann247 hey ladybug!! hi

[@libbyrn8974]

The band with the highest IQs from dentist to rocket scientist and everything in between. Amazing performers.

[@Gevalher-Prime]

We are not worthy, but we are so lucky for having Queen's music.

[@dropzone9639]

Yes my dear, this is beyond fire. The most spectacular live prefomance in history. Freddie was the FIRE...the more Queen you listen to , you will grow and respect them forever. Please keep finding new Freddie songs....

[@SusanMJB45]

LOL...... welcome to the wonderful world of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John........ 4 of the best musicians....ever !! Queen's live performances were legendary. The studio versions are amazing. And... best of all..... they sang every kind of song imaginable. They always liked to surprise people...... You have 20 years of Queen's albums, singles, videos and live performances to enjoy. These 4 were together for 20 years..... 1971 until Freddie's early death in 1991. Best band EVER !!! Enjoy the journey.......... :-)

[@suestoons]

^This^ ... what Sue Said!

[@jessicacifelli5496]

Queen has such a presence! I remember watching a video of a crowd waiting for a concert to start, not even a Queen concert. They were playing music before the start just recorded music and one of the songs was Bohemian Rhapsody but it was only the instrumental. I kid you not, the entire crowd sang the whole song, not missing a single word. Queen changed the world with their music and we lost Freddy Mercury way too soon! One of the very few artists that sound better live than in a recording.

[@Bitsybug217]

It was a Greenday concert for 2017, yes it was amazing. The audience even 'sang' Brian's guitar solo.

[@jessicacifelli5496]

@@Bitsybug217 I thought it was a Green Day concert but couldn't exactly remember and didn't want to presume. Still one of the coolest things I've seen!

[@reneebush2399]

The cool thing is that it wasn’t a one time occurrence. The Hyde Park London show in 2017 is the one that viral (for good reason), but there videos from the U.S. to Argentina where the crowd did the same exact thing.

[@NannyMcfanny]

I have been to a concert where the warm up wanted to get the audience hyped and they played bohemian rhapsody. The whole crowd was singing it was amazing !! But I don’t know anyone who doesn’t know the words so it makes sense ❤️❤️

[@lynnhylton9182]

​@@reneebush2399please please post a link to one of the other ones? I loved the Green day one. So touching so many years later. It would be great to see more. Or just direct me to the concerts, ok? Thanks

[@lynnhoffmann247]

The movie is about Queen, but take it with a grain of salt…not all true to actually how their lives were. Great reaction!

[@dcg590]

Keep in mind while you watch this there was no voice correction or ear pieces. This is sheer genius by this band EVERY time they performed. This is real talent, not a studio creation like now. He drank honey and tea and water. Rarely drank beer as he thought it was rude for the audience to hear him burp

[@lynnhylton9182]

He'd have some vodka for performances and then the tea with honey during them. I've seen the piano like that in videos of rehearsals or "the making of" videos.

[@Tara_S125]

Great reaction! I love seeing new people discover Queen. They are the best live band ever in my opinion and the only band where all the members wrote at least one #1 song. All 4 members were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Correct… the Bohemian Rhapsody movie is about Queen

[@susanengland3919]

Not only did they each write songs, they all wrote songs that went into the R&R hall of fame.

[@finnmcool2]

That's the magic of Queen, every song, every performance is a journey. Their albums should come with a seatbelt warning.

[@ittamandarano289]

Queen never sounded exactly like their studio recording...they wanted to entertain and put on a show and always gave it their all. Fredddie wrote this song which was inspired by Arteha Franklin,, the queen of soul. Live performances show Freddie's showmanship skills. React to more live songs: NOW I'M HERE, tTIE YOUR MOTHER DOWN, IT'S A KIND OF MAGIC live at Wembley and PLAY THE GAME , live in Montreal or at Milton Keynes - all are fire because Queen is considered the best live band of all time.

[@conniesmith7804]

Incredible when you realize this live performance was 40 years ago!!! They sounded amazing!!!

[@fionabarnes3384]

What you need to listen to is Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé singing Barcelona!!!! AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGG. gives me chills EVERY TIME!!!!! His voice 😍❤️👏🏻💕

[@sherryheim5504]

This is outstanding, I am so glad you got to experience this. Another live masterpiece is Queen: White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975 absolutely mind blowing performance. To hear the opposite side of Freddie's voice to the live song you just experienced today you need to listen to You Take My Breath Away, live at Hyde Park. Both of these are masterpieces. I don't think there is a live Queen performance that I don't love, to be perfectly honest. The band was all about giving the audience the best experience they could ever imagine and Queen always delivered. Thank you for reacting to this outstanding performance. Now go and listen to it again and this time, also keep your eye and ear on Roger Taylor (drummer) because he is singing his lungs out back there throughout the entire song and still slammin' those skins. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody is about Freddie and it is a very good movie but bear in mind when you watch it that it is a movie and not a documentary. The chronology is not correct and some of the "facts" are not really factual. It is a movie so they had to jam 20 years into two hours. Do watch the movie, and do enjoy the movie but don't accept it as a correct depiction of the band or the timeline on Freddie's life. Tomorrow (Nov 24th) will be 30 years since we lost Freddie Mercury, the legend of legends. I miss him and his music every day.

[@barrysiewert7386]

Both songs are EPIC!!!

[@kelleeholmes9448]

The interlude for White Queen, literally plays your soul, I'm not exaggerating either, it just takes you away, you don't know where, but you know you like it :)

[@ABtheKreator]

Thank you all for the comments and information

[@suestoons]

@@ABtheKreator kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqmUq6mZbbWUZrs

[@odadingmangoleh4585]

To me, Freddie's voice is the best in the world

[@tanjaskelac703]

I listen Queen abaut 30 year's, and he is such legend.We love you Freddie.R.I.P. LEGEND❤️❤️❤️

[@terriv9002]

I adore Queen live! You get to see one of, if not the, greatest showman ever. Set aside 20 minutes for their Live Aid performance. It is considered the most iconic rock performances ever. Brian May, the guitarist, put a link to the Pentatonix cover of Bohemian Rhapsody in his Twitter.

[@kathylberlin]

That performance was 40 years ago. 40. And new generations discover Queen decade after decade. Still relevant. Timeless talent. Rock on!

[@tammyjackson3113]

November 24th will be the 30th anniversary of Freddie Mercury s death RIP we still love you💛💛💛💛

[@markbanner6473]

Stunned silence is what happens after you've watched the GOAT best Frontman of all time. And one of if not the best live bands in history. Go at it in GOD MODE! For the first time live.

[@ABtheKreator]

👀🔥🔥

[@robindew9072]

Queen changed music for so many young people across the world. They were fabulous. Their music will always rock. Totally awesome band

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

RIP Freddie. We love you so glad you loved it 😊

[@kathleenohare8770]

Their documentary DAYS OF OUR LIVES...tell accurate story of Queen

[@lindastodola691]

😂😂😂😳😳 see? We told ya!! Freddie is the most amazing singer of Rock history! Watch The movie- mostly about Freddie. Watch the Live Aid performance- geez- it’s been told to be the best rock performance in history- I’m so happy you’ve found Queen!! Now go down the Queen rabbit hole and I’ll watch you every time! And 200 or so songs later- 💛💛

[@joan783]

Queen studio versions are perfection and detailed, but live Queen is energy and passion. Both superb in their own ways! There is also a big difference in '70's Queen and '80's Queen. Personally, I think Freddie's voice got better as he aged.

[@charlenecannon7126]

Queen and Freddie can't be beat. They are the Greatest.

[@robertveneziano4601]

Your making me realize how lucky I was to have seen Queen and Freddy Mercury twice in the 70"s. He was such an incredible showman! There will never be another like him.

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Actually. Freddie drank tea with honey to help his voice. He thought that alcohol would be a negative to his performance. ❤

[@josephinemonahan915]

Yes...people don’t understand that the bottle was product placement🤩

[@kilroygirl7347]

What a great reaction to this epic performance! ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium is also fire! Thank you AB.

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

Queen,Queen,Queen, how wonderful. To hear them sing,(Some Body To Love).

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Live Aid, the ultimate Queen Live performance. 20 minutes but worth it.

[@stacy.lapine27]

Freddie was the greatest showman to ever Grace a stage! 😊❤

[@PatrickC63]

I have gone back to watch your reaction a few times! For the performance and your reaction! This concert was in 1981, but you and your followers can view the entire concert from 1986, the last time Queen performed there. I was not far away from the stage! Unforgettable show too!

[@angiemottershead1394]

No. He is drinking honey and lemon. He treasured his voice. He is still a legend. Miss you Freddie and Queen. 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@tonyarenee531]

EXACTLY its like He ZAPS your energy!!! FREDDIE OMGGG BEST BEST EVER!!!! RIP FREDDIE WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@deboraclark5791]

Live Queen is always great.

[@carlajimenez5483]

Great reaction. Freddie was drinking water with honey to soothe his throat

[@pinkey943]

Empty world without Freddie 💔

[@marvalstith2749]

What your eyes behold has been managed by an artist trained musician, Freddie Mercury. That is, the cups, containers on the piano must reflect 'this is a rock n' roll concert' - Concert goers believe it! Freddie is mostly sipping a honey lemon concoction. Gotta aim to keep his throat hydrated for up to 2 hrs of perfection.

[@kareng4658]

I saw them in 1978, the vibe was Incredible!!!!

[@dylancole1910]

The collective of the Queen fandom agrees😄

[@corinneshields6743]

As someone who grew up with a lot of the music you're reacting to, I appreciate that it takes me back to the first time I heard the songs. You're instant love of the music is what I love best about watching your reactions. It's a very joyful experience. Thank you.

[@lynnhylton9182]

And you watch the video. Too many 1st reactors look away a lot and lose understanding of Freddie's charisma or especially his sense of humor.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

Freddie puts on a Master class how to hold down a crowd. Once you work through the major hits, watch the Live Aide, you talking about eating out of the hand. He was a maestro......he can play a lot of instruments, but his favorite instrument is the crowd. Yes they did a movie on Queen called Bohemian Rhapsody.........Remi Malek did Freddie justice for sure. The first thing they actually filmed for that movie was the Live Aide performance.

[@rhondahandley9595]

What is better than🔥? Queen RAW 🎶 on stage. YES SIR.

[@sueosborne533]

Listen to Save Me live Montreal 1981. Brian the guitarist plays piano then Freddie takes over and Brian switches to his guitar. Four talented musicians the best ever live. Saw them twice. This tour The Game 1980 and Hot Space 1982.

[@vickieswearingen2610]

Yup! Movies fabulous! The guy who played Freddie n the movie studied his movements, songs everything and he won Best Actor for his performance!

[@lisayoung4987]

Just think that was Live in Concert!!! 60's 70's & 80's was The Best Time for MUSIC. Bohemian Rhapsody was done by Freddie Mercury the Genius of Music

[@pinkey943]

Freddie Rock Star ☑ Opera singer ☑ Composer ☑ Dancer ☑ Pianist ☑ Genius ☑ and so much more

[@vn8897]

Queen is Legendary and always will be..Amazing chemistry, totally focused, very harmonized, and a lot of energy. Freddie, Brian, Roger and John, best musicians by far. Don't forget Roger's backing vocals while playing the drums. Concerts are not like that today. No lip syncing whatsoever. Pure talent. ❤️🔥

[@terrycostello6487]

Live aid concert, you won't be disappointed

[@mildredwolf8722]

Freddie ❤ ...and the drums!!! 💯

[@barrys1342]

Greatest live performance 🎭 No orange juice left Love it Thanks brother

[@stevedrums1675]

Freddie was also a smoker like most if not all were in the early '80's. I was and I was 11 in 1981!!! I'm always reminded of the sad thought that Brian May (guitarist) has repeated often in interviews that had Freddie had been diagnosed only one year later than he was, he likely would have lived because of the advancements in medications and therapies to fight HIV/AIDS.

[@jamescrane2156]

With show time approaching, towels and drinks for the band’s refreshment on stage would now be strategically placed: water and beer for Fred, beer for Brian and Roger and the Backstage Bar for John, comprising water, beer, soft drinks, wine and whatever spirit or cocktail he fancied at the time: Southern Comfort, vodka or tequila. - Peter Hince (aka Ratty), Fred’s and John’s roadie and head of Queen’s crew.

[@lynnhylton9182]

Is it true that he avoided beer in concert because he knew it would make him burp while on stage?

[@sungleska]

I believe that when we lost Freddie, we all lost a part of ourselves. The greatest there was.

[@angelaedgington270]

No auto tune here just pure talent

[@carolcornell6332]

All hands drank beer during live shows

[@Jagangela]

There was nothing like hear a new Queen song on the radio...I still love it...thanks...great reaction!

[@lisaechols2067]

I haven’t seen you react to any Johnny Cash songs, so didn’t have that forum to make a comment. He’s another voice that can be, somewhat, imitated but will NEVER be duplicated or replicated. He’s another one-of-a-kind, beautiful voice that’ll never come around again.

[@Lulabee2024]

Hell...to..the... YES mad respect for Queen 😎

[@carolrondou6161]

Check out the live version of Save Me. Freddie will break your heart with every note. Also he and Brian (the guitarist ) switch off playing piano

[@frankscarborough1428]

Love Freddie and Queen they are without peer!

[@lindastodola691]

‘Somebody to Love’ at Milton Keynes Bowl - Freddie’s fantastic singing at its best/ passionate performance. The best in my opinion. 💛

[@Karenbutnotone]

agree

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Yep

[@Tara_S125]

The Milton Keynes performance is also amazing, but I think I prefer Freddie’s insane opening in the Montreal version and the end plus Milton Keynes is missing Roger’s falsetto at the very end. But that’s just my opinion 🤷🏻‍♀️ Just like Love of My Life in Montreal, at Wembley and Rock in Rio. All three performances are amazing but they are all different

[@jpw6893]

Agree, MK the best by far

[@carlosaaramos]

Agree!!!

[@spoonunit03]

Beyond fire? This is hotter than the big bang. OMG indeed.

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Right?! Nothing like Freddie and Queen! ❤️

[@lynnhylton9182]

Freddie is the best , I love so much about him. The other members of the band are shockingly talented too. They all have genius level IQs. it shows in performances, doesn't it? Everything is above the rest. They rehearsed a lot, too.

[@richardsassany5572]

i was at Live Aid In Philly and they stopped all the acts on stage at that time (saw U2 as well...and met Bono in NYC) and all the GIANT TV screens around the Stadium showed this performance...LEGENDARY ~!

[@christina-yp6jy]

I was a teenager when all this wonderfulness was happening song after song after song...

[@Arandomperson_online]

I am more and more in love 🥰 with QUEEN

[@stephaniesasso1560]

OMG your reaction definitely 🔥🔥🔥 Freddy Mercury had a great voice and his performance was fantastic RIP and queen has so many great songs too

[@shedoos]

Roger (the drummer) was underrated as a singer. When Freddie was struggling with his voice due to the tour schedule, Roger would jump in for the high parts. They were one of a kind.

[@annalayland5308]

Yep!! Bohemian Rhapsody is about Queen as a band, but has a heavy focus on Freddie Mercury!! I’ve mentioned it in a comment before, but my all time favorite Queen performance - and arguably their best ever - is their 1985 concert for Live Aid. Every. Single. Performance. Was. Iconic. Freddie Mercury sang and interacted with the crowd so well, there was a point where he was singing notes for the crowd to mimic - one of those was nicknamed ‘The Note Heard ‘Round the World’ (Aaaaaaay-O!!) There will never be a day when I don’t yell about it, and you should definitely react to the live aid concert soon!!!

[@juliacr6851]

👍 agree This concert has to be seen from time to time, it gives you an extra bit of happiness. And somebody....... crazy💎👑

[@stacy.lapine27]

Ab watch the whole live aide concert!! Best ever!

[@carlenegreenlee3902]

ABtheKreator, doing an outstanding job! you were the first responder I ever listened to, "criticing" the Righteous Brothers, Wowza. I am total loving this generation jamming with my times and artists. Totally far-out man. Keep on keeping on. Mahalo, an old lady fan, then and now!

[@trudehunnicutt8214]

I saw Queen several times beginning in 1975, NOBODY will ever be better live. Freddie will be forever unmatched. John, Roger, Brian and Freddie are all legends of Queen.

[@nataliabahrke7113]

Lmao Freddie got me flustered 😂😂 he has me flustered all the time 😂 omg going down the Queen catalog has been so fun and exciting. I am learning all their songs I’m a huge fan. Thanks KZbin for bringing Queen into my life. I love you Freddie Mercury! That’s my boo!

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Queen- that’s all you need to hear- one word. 🤘😎❤️🎼❤️ 1981….. technology didn’t do that - Queen did- facts. So glad you watched this…talent, you can see it hear it feel it……🤘😎🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bobbobbity463]

And you're only just getting started! There's so much more Queen goodness ahead of you, and I'm looking forward to witness your journey :)

[@peggyp46]

So glad that you discovered Freddie Mercury and Queen!! My all time favorite band!! I am old, so I was lucky enough to see them perform live twice!! And the tickets were $4.50!!! RIP Freddie!!

[@trishc3099]

Glad to see someone else going down the Queen rabbit hole 😎! I've been to a LOT of rock concerts and I would've paid big big bucks to see them.

[@lauriemorrall1115]

Queen ALWAYS BETTER LIVE!!

[@karencooper334]

Agreed, watch their 20 minute Live Aid performance, considered the greatest live performance of all time

[@kimking6036]

The movie is amazing! This guy is, I swear, possessed by Freddie!

[@rosamorales5282]

Omg. He was so amazing. RIP 🙏 Freddie.

[@karenhickey1086]

If you thought this performance was amazing you should react to their 1985 Live Aid concert.. It really shows how well his stage presence was and how much control he had.. It will really blow your mind.. Great reaction as always keep up the amazing work .

[@IMRDP]

You said it perfectly - Freddie is INCREDIBLE and so is the entire band‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

[@karencrofts1724]

It's so fun watching reactions to Queen from people who are new to them !

[@leslieduncan2405]

That's Live Aid... if you want to see an AMAZING LIVE PERFORMANCE THAT'S THE ONE