Queen - The Show Must Go On (Only Vocals)

Queen - The Show Must Go On (Only Vocals)
Written by Queen
Innuendo - 1991

[@dumbclown2183]

He was literally on death's door when this was recorded. Rock God

[@Blank2405]

Talk about recording on deaths door? Mother Love is far closer. Recorded 6 months before his death, and is still able to hit amazing high notes. Greatest Lead Vocal ever!

[@Blank2405]

FaZe Doramei no it wasn’t? Show must go on was recorded in 1990. Freddie past away in 1991. Check your facts.

[@macarron5729]

He was more live when he recorded that other moment in his live

[@peblezQ]

Motherlove was closer. Freddie couldn't even finish the final verse of that song :( He passed away a week after recording his last lines of that song. Brian had to sing the last verse to complete the song :'(

[@cr1sprarchives408]

Also he drank vodka

[@titolante]

3:21-3:26 Most soul breaking singing in the whole Rock and Roll history.

[@Iceman-xx1kh]

Tito Lante Despite his turmoil and suffering he produces this. Incredible.

[@Hiensw]

Tito Lante q

[@georgekalamas4859]

Simply incredible... Freddie was the best there ever was.

[@lorenzogarza4467]

Tito Lante try under pressure vocals only with David Bowie and Freddy Mercury

[@Albert_Lecter03]

Tito Lante Can’t agree more Tito, RIP Freddie Mercury A legend to remember and always will be remembered by everyone.

[@andrewpaul9199]

The story goes Brian May was not sure Freddie could nail this as he was so ill. Freddie's response was to take a hit of vodka and nail it in one take....

[@Pascalsmit1971]

That's a true story.

[@sumboi6575]

Andrew Paul "I'll fucking do it, darling!"

[@lawyerlawyer1215]

Yes ,he pretty much started the whole: “Hold my beer” Thing , but with vodka cuz rockn’roll

[@Chiliholic]

He didn't do the whole song in one take, he just did the line "on with the show" on one take. Big difference.

[@Alfonso162008]

Chiliholic just that part? Where did you see that? (I'm legitimately asking, I'm curious). But even if the story is just for that one line, I don't think that Freddie's body could've managed doing too many takes at that point in his illness, so it's still an amazing thing what he did.

[@2813Jasper]

"I'll f-cking do it darling."

[@benjaminwaechter2570]

2813Jasper Freddie says after a swig of vodka.

[@Hitmonstahp]

And then he killed it!

[@philipkarovski281]

IN ONE F*CKING TAKE

[@2813Jasper]

Philip Karovski incredible. This man had lungs of gold.

[@NikeShox]

you are wrong if you think that singers sings from the lungs.. they uses diaphragm to control their breath during singing ;)

[@Gamarama8]

3:16 so amazingly powerful, both lyrically and vocally, for a man who was having his own body shut down before him.

[@the92project]

i always thought that that line is the single greatest moment in the history of rock, period.

[@the92project]

Innerself nah, that goes to Beethoven's 9th, or Tchaikovsky's 6th :)

[@morbius076j]

Goosebumps on goosebumps. Full body shiver at that voice, the feeling, the pain I felt and still feel at his passing.

[@melissah4084]

@Jonathan Rose With a shot of vodka 💛 So happy to see someone who also knew this.

[@Murat531454]

Still gives me goosebumps every time 😥

[@heather937]

I was scared to listen to this because Freddie sings it so beautifully I knew it would make me cry.

[@heather937]

And knowing how sick he was singing it. Incredible, amazing, brilliant man.

[@cjcoop]

I cried today listening to it. I was sitting on the toilet bawling my eyes out.

[@mirandagormley912]

Erica Sewnod trust me!!! He’s too beautiful.

[@mirandagormley912]

CJ Coop literally me whenever this song comes on

[@jesuschrist5826]

Agreed

[@valeriataylor8337]

when someone perfectly healthy, capable and strong say "I cannot do it", just show him/her this.

[@Dirtcowboy95]

Ielousubmarina And tell this person the history behind this song! Every time I listen to this song It gives me chills! It's so sad listen this!

[@SugarcatPlays]

Ielousubmarina very much so

[@lietuviserikas]

ValeriaTaylor if they literally don’t have the ability to do something, you showing him this video is not going to change much

[@valeriahuezo9091]

OMG MY NAME IS VALERIA TOO

[@cr1sprarchives408]

Wrong pronoun. SHOW THAT ASSHOLE THIS SONG

[@DEATHSTROYER69]

2:48 the most emotional moment in my opinion

[@vornamenachname9061]

Same

[@caueputtinato85]

The best rock vocalist of all time period...

[@diemnguyen5011]

Right!! Freddie had vocals made up of gold :'(

[@tatumrose612]

caue puttinato the best vocalist of all time period

[@ahmadfarhan6635]

Diem Nguyen it's way more than just gold

[@RFMovieReviews]

Without a doubt.

[@ItsOPji]

No no no no, you’ve got it all wrong. He is not “The best ROCK vocalist of all time”... he is THE best vocalist of all time period.

[@ilovesanrioandmcr2031]

I have goosebumps at 3:16-3:26, that voice is so powerful, Freddie was trully a legendary showman RIP, LEGEND! :(

[@carly885]

He's so amazing

[@raferalstonisgoat4457]

what note is that? Is that a d5?

[@dado9851]

Skip 2 My Lou yes, it’s a D5

[@Jokerr-uq8pp]

RIP? Legends never die.

[@JP_Patch]

Per Brian May interviews, Freddie was propping himself up on the mixing board in pain and unable to stand when he sang this part, downed a couple off vodka shots and let it rip. 🙌

[@Mr.Manga85]

Freddie Mercury's vocal performance in this song ...simply incredible...although he was so sick at that time he fucking killed it.The talent of this man is still unmatchable,even after 25 years from his death nobody can touch him.He'll always be one of the greatest legends ever.Goosebumps.

[@Max-dd4ow]

At 3:16 I literally want to cry, you hear a man who is knocking on deaths door yet he still finds a way through it, Freddie you will forever be remembered and you will forever be the best

[@khannooniensingh2021]

2:47 3:06 send shivers down my spine

[@glovesandsteeringwheel8222]

Is your Body aching all the time?

[@mrthebuticanthavethathandle]

Do you need to leave us all behind to face the truth

[@SousouEnVideo]

@@mrthebuticanthavethathandle do you not want to die ? do you sometimes wish you'd never been born at all ?

[@mrthebuticanthavethathandle]

@@SousouEnVideo *guitar solo plays*

[@gkb4401]

CGZ DisGuy HAHAAHAHA

[@maksphoto78]

It's been said that, when singing "on with the show!", it was the highest notes Freddie ever reached.

[@benjaminwoodrowmusic6070]

maksphoto78 no where near his highest

[@jakub8302]

maksphoto78 his highest note was at the end of "It's Late"

[@user-xh9ip1sj2q]

This note was D5, Freddie can do even F6

[@hairglowingkyle4572]

Freddie did a G8 if I'm correct

[@bumbledoctor]

@@jakub8302 maybe they meant highest natural voice? Not in falsetto

[@andrewpaul9199]

weakness? Nope I hear the voice of someone who is looking into the abyss and knows his time is short but still carries on, a spirit undiminshed..

[@anacalderon8761]

3:17 , greatest voice in history. i hope he realizes his impact, wherever he his

[@ignaciocairo4590]

The last "SHOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW UH UHHHHH" BROKE MY FAKIN HEART BROO

[@godsk19]

Like a laser through crystal.

[@schrodingerscat3912]

why does this comment make complete since

[@katecoman521]

SCHRODINGER’S CAT because that’s what Brian described his voice as lol

[@niggawithabuspass]

To think he done this in one take considering his condition

[@Pascalsmit1971]

Yes, he nailed this in one take. Brian asked Freddie if he could do the song in full voice, so not falsetto. Freddie slammed a couple of vodka's and said to Brian 'I'll do it dear'. And he did it. Incredible.

[@Dirtcowboy95]

Brian said that before recording this song Freddie drank a glass of vodka and got up of his chair with a lot of difficulty, just to sing this song.

[@Holobrine]

Pascalsmit1971 I think that was for Mother Love.

[@baddiemauve4958]

Felipones081095 Saying _"I'll Fucking Do It, Darling"_ :'(

[@Dirtcowboy95]

KUY DEAN . For me this is his best vocal performance ever and he didn't do at his peak but while he was literally dying! His is an amazing professional!

[@evelynz1643]

The backing vocals are so beautiful

[@ullisbullisully]

Especially at 2:18-2:30

[@LeandroSnm]

Discussing the vocal performance here is like talking about the video. This is beyond his (impeccable) technique. I feel sorry for who can't see/feel that.

[@Dirtcowboy95]

Leandro If someone don't feel something on this song, they can't call themselves human beings! Freddie put a lot of emotion on this song, but we can't imagine what his body and soul were suffering!

[@abesapiens]

3:19 the way he sings almost screaming at death and fate that he will never give up. so it was. because until today Freddie Mercury will remain immortal thanks to his music and his wonderful voice.

[@harunakcay1]

3.16 best voice i ve ever heard

[@aa3on]

Agreed. This is the first time I've heard this song as 'vocals only'. At the 3.16 mark is my favourite part of the song because of his energy and power. But to hear it without the music is truly chilling. Freddie was amazing, a true frontman and legend.

[@tamertawfik2603]

Every country loves freddie mercury

[@SugarcatPlays]

Harun Akçay and most likely ever will

[@zeynepbaykas535]

naber türk

[@pygrosguy16]

Sa knk

[@dariopereznavarro3908]

*LA MEJOR VOZ DE LA HISTORIA*

[@evyalley]

Him and Paul McCartney are my favorite and I think the best male singers of all time

[@deangould4315]

This is powerful, it gives me goose bumps all the way through, and to think how much pain he was going through and what he knew what he was facing is testament to his strength, he truly was a god that walked this earth and 1 in a billion, we will never see the likes of him again and that's why he's a bigger star now than when he was alive, as people realise how much he contributed to music and what a huge Miss he is. God bless you Freddie mercury.

[@markawalsh90]

Dean Gould more like one in 10,000,000,000

[@emipineda1468]

i will show this to my children some day........

[@kyliedonaldson4625]

Emi Pineda me too ❤️ real music

[@MarcMateos]

I did it to my 8-yo kid a few months ago. It (literally) changed his life.

[@dapuddle]

Never was a real big fan of Queen for whatever reason. But maybe I should have been. Incredible.

[@Hitmonstahp]

They're an incredible band! I can recommend a few of my favorites if you'd like. They have a lot of lesser known songs that are absolutely wonderful.

[@1sb3rg34]

Hammer to fall is so underrated

[@Hitmonstahp]

+Tobias Berg Definitely one of my favorites.

[@1sb3rg34]

Yep i just hope queen goes viral :(

[@truthwillprevail.7213]

Tobias Berg queen official alone has almost 3 billion views. Pretty viral if you ask me.

[@kurapikakurta1789]

Justin Bieber: “Sorry guys, I can’t perform tonight. Got the flu.🤕” It aggravates me when these so called “professional singers” say things like this. Our Dearest Freddie: Slowly dying of AIDS, yet still manages to perform with all his heart. We love you Freddie.❤️

[@tinchoardiles97]

It's pretty admirable how he kept singing despite being extremely sick. That shows us that he was a warrior. I think even the members from Queen were like hesitant if Freddy could perform this song, but he was capable, and really killed It, and gave us this amazing song. I think "The Show Must Go On" is my favorite song by Queen. I really love it.

[@Lennononly]

The greatest of them all. Never to be repeated again.

[@Ryanj82]

the greatest vocal track ever recorded in my opinion, spine tingling

[@JM80s]

Has always been my favourite Queen song, and this is single handedly the greatest vocal performance ive ever heard. I am a huge fan of Axl Rose, Myles Kennedy, Bruce Dickinson - Rock powerhouses - and this leaves them for dust.

[@topgunvideos774]

The king of vocals. The GOAT

[@diemnguyen5011]

Beautiful...Powerful...especially when Freddie was literally dying :( #QueenForever

[@fmodp990]

The amazing Voice of a dying man

[@georgeelliot1493]

No it’s the voice of a man refusing to let death stop him.

[@KaregoAt]

This is hauntingly beautiful.

[@SuzanneRoberts]

You have to love the armchair critics...the men and women that couldn't hit a note if it were the broad side of a barn, yet describe his voice as 'weak'. They probably saw Rog say "It was an ailing voice - but still, he hit a note," and somehow interpreted that to mean Freddie's voice was weak. He recorded some of his most beautiful...some of his most powerful vocals while ill. Much respect to him.

[@bryangeoffsilvers5906]

His voice is the most beautiful voice in all of mankind

[@dennisagra]

The most powerfull voice of the music history.

[@jaybushwacker7695]

stupid comment

[@FlaxXGD.-]

@@jaybushwacker7695 no.

[@handidrummed]

Who the hell thumbed this down?? Oh I forgot, it's not autotuned garbage...

[@cr1sprarchives408]

Probably people who chugged down vodka too and sang this

[@cr1sprarchives408]

They were to drunk to tell if it's a like or not

[@jonasmusic8017]

why do people always hate on autotune it is an amazing stylistic way to change the sound of your voice autotune is not = pitch correction

[@alisonhorowitz1096]

jonas music it makes voices seem robotic it’s horrible

[@passionoflovers]

You talk like it matters? In any shape or form?? :O

[@prabeshmanandhar5321]

"The Show Must Go On" lyrics Queen Lyrics "The Show Must Go On" Empty spaces. What are we living for? Abandoned places. I guess we know the score. On and on. Does anybody know what we are looking for? Another hero, Another mindless crime Behind the curtain In the pantomime. Hold the line. Does anybody want to take it anymore? Show must go on. Show must go on. Inside my heart is breaking. My make-up may be flaking. But my smile still stays on. Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance. Another heartache, Another failed romance. On and on. Does anybody know what we are living for? I guess I'm learning. I must be warmer now. I'll soon be turning 'Round the corner now. Outside the dawn is breaking, But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free. Show must go on. Show must go on. Inside my heart is breaking. My make-up may be flaking, But my smile still stays on. My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies. Fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die. I can fly, my friends. Show must go on. Show must go on. I'll face it with a grin. I'm never giving in- Oh-with the show. I'll top the bill, I'll overkill. I have to find the will to carry on with the show. On with the show. Show must go on.

[@erinsweeney6548]

@BillySun01 no thanks* we already know the lyrics

[@erinsweeney6548]

@BillySun01 I'm no genius buddy, no one is.

[@erinsweeney6548]

@BillySun01 I know that

[@erinsweeney6548]

Haven't you realised that I'm an idiot

[@milliemil5858]

This is one of the most beautiful songs, sung from the heart. He gave it his all.....til the very end. He is one of the greatest singer/entertainer/artiste this century has to offer. Truly loved and missed....RIP.

[@SaintJimmy72]

You can't find any weakness in his voice. If you didn't know he was very sick back then, you wouldn't say that for sure. He made some of his best vocal performances in the last three albums, including in the material he left for Made In Heaven

[@DanielLuna-zy5vl]

Empty spaces, what are we living for Abandoned places, I guess we know the score On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for Another hero, another mindless crime Behind the curtain, in the pantomime Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore The show must go on The show must go on, yeah Inside my heart is breaking My make-up may be flaking But my smile still stays on Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance Another heartache, another failed romance On and on, does anybody know what we are living for? I guess I'm learning (I'm learning learning learning) I must be warmer now I'll soon be turning (turning turning turning) Round the corner now Outside the dawn is breaking But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free The show must go on The show must go on, yeah yeah Ooh, inside my heart is breaking My make-up may be flaking But my smile still stays on Yeah yeah, whoa wo oh oh My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die I can fly, my friends The show must go on (go on, go on, go on) yeah yeah The show must go on (go on, go on, go on) I'll face it with a grin I'm never giving in On, with the show Ooh, I'll top the bill, I'll overkill I have to find the will to carry on On with the show On with the show The show, the show must go on Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on Go on, go on, go on, go on, go on Go on, go on Compositores: Brian May / Freddie Mercury / John Deacon / Roger Taylor

[@karen.osorio]

I can feel the pain in this song, and that scares.This is the most powerful song of Queen. My respect!

[@arlittarodriguez5268]

I found this accidentally. Freddy the magnificent singer, musician, prolific songwriter, and someone who knew how you felt is in this song. Now he gave us a candid glimpse of him. I am In tears as i write this because he meant so much to many of us in the 70's and 80's, and still does.. The man put body and soul into his music, and time and time again told the world it was for us, the fans. I for one am thankful he did all this for me.His lifestyle, crazy habits, temper tantrum's etc, is not our business. Our business is what the man gave us and still does all these years later. Bless you Fred.

[@bigqueenfan1234]

Freddie Mercury is a pure proof and symbol that. No matter who you are or where you come from is just your mind that stop you from becomming whatever you want and always have faith in yourself😉 Always believie in what you do😉

[@maximilianomaffei2947]

No es que esté llorando.. es que se me metió un Freddie Mercury en el ojo..... PASION LITERALMENTE ES ESTA CANCION!!!

[@jordanortiz2748]

2:19 also gives me chills... Magnific voices there

[@yosferouo7035]

Solo con la voz ya es una obra maestra

[@zachmendoza2407]

3:17 No matter what this part always gives me the chills it sends shivers down my spine! 😉😉😂😂😭😭

[@comradeabby3141]

It sends shivers down my spine too, my body also aches all the time

[@michaelmateus5731]

Essa parte foi o principal motivo de eu estar aqui.

[@morax34]

@@michaelmateus5731 so im not the only one

[@j.pabloquinche3283]

3:13 Voice chorus is simply amazing

[@oscarfernald9402]

It is! What I especially love about it is the symbolism: the repeating ‘go on, go on’ echo is done without Freddies voice, just like the very ending… gives me chills everytime!

[@ruanengelbrecht479]

He was very sick while recording this, but he threw down a shot of vodka and did this in one take. GOAT

[@passionoflovers]

No, he didn't.

[@vanadium3004]

@@passionoflovers Yes, he did

[@passionoflovers]

@@vanadium3004 he didn't do this song in one take. Don't believe anything you read in the comments, just because it's dramatic and romanticized

[@dl_carlo]

0seconds yep but he did the “on with the show” in one take

[@adriangrigore228]

2:50 to the end! LEGENDARY!!!

[@ullisbullisully]

2:18 Is the most incredible thing I’ve heard considering he had AIDS

[@Mcqlfc]

Fucking hell. I just watched this again and bawled my eyes out again! Everyone misses you Freddie!

[@vlr_1374]

3:21 . This single part made my hairs stand on end and tear up a bit. The raw ANGER and POWER that you can feel is overwhelming. Long live to the king of rock.

[@gw2031]

Oh my god ,the line " on with the show " at 3.26 must have taken every drop of energy Freddie had left,,,i cant imagine the emotion in the studio for the guys in the band knowing their friend was in the last few weeks of life , he leaves them a haunting vocal that aches with such a heart breaking sense of longing and hope all at the same time,,,written by Brian May,full of screaming guitars with that legendary tone,this song will stay with me forever, peace.

[@jesseforrest416]

He never lost his unique voice despite of his illness. Freddie you're truly an inspiration too many. You're truly missed.

[@leticiaalvescantarolando]

quando a voz é tão de outro mundo que nem precisa do instrumental pra ficar fenomenal!

[@torritraylorhiryu2561]

That one note @ 1 : 07 kills it for me every time and I can't stop hitting the rewind button

[@cocobutterfo]

Although, Freddie Mercury, to me, is Rock n Roll’s greatest vocalist, this, to me, is his greatest vocal recording. The man was dying from such a deadly disease, and he just put his heart into his final recording. A lot of today’s artists can learn a lot from him.

[@doyouwantpeanutbutterontha2306]

God Bless Him ❤️❤️🎤🎤 🇬🇧 Still sings better than singers today, when he’s dying! My Legend! 👑🤩💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@markawalsh90]

Staggering, absolutely, mind-blowingly amazing. I am crying at how much power Freddie put into this even though he was so ill and to think it was done in one take is simply mind blowing, even Brian may was unsure he would be able to sing it, he must have been absolutely floored by Freddie vocals on this. His songs and vocals will always stand the test of time. A absolutely massive thank you for sharing this with the rest of the world. To all those who hated this... Get your head out of your asses and just appreciate the sheer majestic brilliance that was 'sir' Freddie Mercury

[@carmendominguez5256]

Diosssss, he llorado, que calidad, antes , ahora y siempre Freddie, para siempre♥️

[@marcelodma79]

Freddie knowing that it was his legacy and that he leaves us all his soul in these verses... ufff... hearing only his voice, it destroys me... long live Queen, long live Freddie!!!!

[@adler_dot]

2:20 This is the best part, with or without the instrumental

[@banxai]

Damn right, but not better than 3:35.

[@ullisbullisully]

I agree I love the backing vocals

[@Feliberto]

Todo en una sola toma... que grande

[@everythinghorror903]

I don’t know why, but to me these seem to be by far his smoothest, most beautiful vocals ever. R.I.P Freddie, I want to be with you right now😭

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

One of darling Freddie's most powerful and impassioned vocals, recorded when he was so very, very sick...

[@DrAmyGamer]

Best voice i ever heard🥺

[@MrJoeythebabykangaro]

The greatest of them all. Period.

[@ALBERTORODRIGUEZ-yi8xh]

No hay palabras para describir esto !!!!

[@fly124]

It was hauntingly beautiful!! That's all I can say.

[@Koreanitofrehley]

I Heard this at 3 in the morning Alone at my Room with my eyes closed I almost poop my pants Its awesome but thriller at the same time 😩

[@cjpostuma3911]

Just wanted to for those of us that play guitar and will never be able to play with Freddie. Thank you for doing this.

[@barbasbandas6665]

What makes me very sad is to know that those times when music was like this will never come back :c

[@will4673]

Unbelievable !! My wife sent me this, I had never heard it before. My GOD, the man was a powerhouse. Freddie is an Angel singing in GODs choir, lead vocals I’m sure. I can’t wait for the movie !!

[@christianpillalaza349]

¡This is pure gold!

[@arielnavarro9572]

Se nota el esfuerzo que realizó la gran reina del rock para sacar la que en mi opinión es la despedida más épica de un músico en la historia

[@brunoskiii]

Solo su voz ya es música, es impresionante lo que hizo

[@SYoung-sd4ub]

Even after all these years his powerful voice is more than my mind can handle and makes my soul cry.

[@josentus]

Incrível,gravou esta música muito doente e debilitado mesmo assim a voz permaneceu poderosa,melodiosa e magnífica.

[@user-jl1ph4it6b]

.... Его голос... В нём вся боль.. и вся радость... В нём сама душа Фредди.... вся его жизнь в его голосе... Фредди... Ты никогда не покинешь нас!.....

[@serjiottisa8565]

Amazing and incredible voice of dying man... R.I.P., Freddie! 🙏 We will always remember you! ❤❤❤

[@ROADSTERDUDE]

Brian May describes this 1st and only vocal take by Freddie as sounding like a laser through crystal... best and only description

[@user-gn9gx5dv8j]

Это Жизнь а не песня, и я живу Фреди💔👏👏👏

[@user-xi5ws1mu5f]

Великолепно.!!.! Божественный голос.!.!.!ВЕЛИКИЙ ФРЕДДИ.!!!

[@MsBonnieBlue]

DON'T CRY! DON'T...............

[@DanielMartinez-nw1pn]

This is beyond perfection

[@Thundamew]

Are you mad? You cannot compare Freddy to anyone. He was breathtaking.

[@bensagal-morris8072]

To think this close to death he delivered what is arguably his best vocal performance. Incredible.

[@villings]

thank you for uploading this

[@staclynn72]

Beautiful.

[@elizabethlatorre5360]

Beautiful

[@nielsinelange765]

Amazing voice! Freddie is the LEGEND! Miss that voice! R. I. P Freddie Mercury ❤️

[@daniellopezz1968]

Gracias...

[@sigridschulz3201]

It's so wonderful to listen to, great!

[@75smurfette]

Holy shit, even towards the end, Freddie had an otherworldly voice!

[@sloppyhoes7783]

Oh my goodness. My heart💔

[@markclare2714]

One word AWESOME!! miss you Freddie