QUEEN - "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" | (REACTION!) | THEY GOT WAY TOO MANY HITS!!

[@sherryheim5504]

The energy in this song is amazing. Freddie is very sick by this time but he keeps coming into the studio begging for songs to sing. Brian had this one but thought it would be too difficult for Freddie who could barely stand at this point. Freddie slammed back a couple shots of Vodka and said "I will do it, Darling!" and totally smashed it. What a champion Freddie was and an inspiration to us all. He deserves every bit of his legendary status.

[@bluebell3720]

You dont think they planned to do Innuendo album?

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Well Said!! It's an Empty world without Freddie 💔

[@bluebell3720]

Brian and Freddie wrote the lyrics together but Brian did most of the work putting it together as Freddie wasnt well

[@M477P0775]

Not only did he smash it, but he did so in 1 take. Dude is a legend.

[@RoverWaters]

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[@imweakfordeaky]

Can you even believe that *this* is the voice of a dying man ? Freddie was incredibly strong and determined, making music until he simply could not do it any more. The following was said by Brian May about recording this : “The melody called for some very demanding top notes, and I’d only been able to 'demo' them in falsetto,” May recalled. “I said to Freddie, ‘I don’t want you strain yourself - this stuff isn't going to be easy in full voice, even for you!’” The singer was up to the challenge. “Don’t worry - I’ll fucking nail it, darling!,” Mercury told May, before downing some vodka and recording his vocals. “[Freddie] propped himself up against the mixing desk and … delivered one of the most extraordinary performances of his life,” May declared. “In the final mix of 'The Show Must Go On,' when you get to ‘On with the show’, you are listening to a man who conquered everything to deliver his finest work.”

[@deb8442]

Our beloved Freddie did this song 2 months before his death. He was gravely ill at this point. Freddie believed that life was to be pursued in a way to reach and give joy and happiness and to get as much as you could out if this life. So....the show must go on, on stage and in life.

[@c.p.6987]

The amazing voice of a dying man! RIP Freddie, my darling!

[@susanengland3919]

Freddie was much too sick to make a new video when they did this song, which is why they used clips from past videos of other songs of theirs. His body was failing him, but his voice was still outstanding.

[@tonyarenee531]

This song makes me cry every time He was so sick! But DETERMINED!!!! Such an inspiration to humanity!!!!! 🤘🤘💯💔💔💞💞

[@kathleenohare8770]

You need to do Queen live aid performance...20 minutes of greatness...and although Freddie was told not to perform due to sore throat, he did

[@TheLadyDraconus]

He is definitely ready for Live Aid

[@gen81465]

​@@TheLadyDraconus Oh yeah, he's "ready for Freddie". kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5u7lqeNgJKIqJo London's Wembley Stadium: audience over 100,000. That many people clapping, waving and singing in unison with the band was insane. . 1st song - Bohemian Rhapsody 2nd song - Radio Ga Ga 3rd song - Hammer to Fall 4th song - Crazy Little Thing Called Love 5th song - We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions .

[@kimzwolinski9919]

This song always makes me cry 😭 I don’t know what was intended but I always feel like it’s Freddie saying that the show must go on after his death

[@bluebell3720]

I think it reflects his strength Even when he's low emotionally Inside my heart is braking.. It's on with the show! So many times during his career he was having difficulties but the audience would never know The intro to Freddie hard life was influenced by vesti la guibba Broken hearted clown whos smile is painted on but the show goes on And this is how Brian explained the theme for show must go on So probably Freddie idea

[@stacy.lapine27]

Me too 😢😢😢😢

[@kathleenohare8770]

You haven't even scratched the surface with Queen

[@LMTino]

Layers, layers, LAYERS! Yes, you gotta lot of Queen to cover!

[@karencostanzo2906]

Freddie was gone by the time the video would have been recorded, so they used old footage from earlier videos. And every time someone listens, I can picture him in Heaven, smiling, saying Thank you Darling.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

Yes..the video was clips of their entire Career. before he passed away. This song was pretty much his Goodbye Anthem. Very Emotional..his last album and he was very sick. Miss him so much. Does have a "We Are The Champions".. vibe. Very inspirational song to many around the world.

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

It is almost unbelievable what freddie was capable of with his voice when he was already very ill. I am always impressed by his strength, determination and perseverance listening to this song. He was a musician and performer from top to toe. The big crowd (cca. 120 000 people) you have seen was at their very last concert in Knebworth on 09.08.1986.

[@lilmiles4477]

This is a compilation of videos and live performances Freddie was to ill to make a video. He kills the vocals and he could barely stand he was dedicated to his art. He told Brian Mays wife ill die when I cant sing anymore. The very last song he recorded was Mother Love and Brian had to sing the last verse dying Freddie was still amazing

[@VeronicaJ1959]

Their concerts (outdoor) ALWAYS looked liked that.....a SEA of fans

[@betseyclark2832]

I like your reactions to Queen! They had so many great performances. The concert you saw in this video was at Knebworth in England...it was Freddie's last stage performance with Queen. The other scenes were from many of their wonderful videos: 'Break Thru' was performed on the back of a moving train. ' Princes of the Universe' is on part of a movie set for The Highlander, that Queen wrote the music for, and Freddie has a sword duel with the star. 'It's a Hard Life' takes place at a masquerade ball. 'I'm Going Slightly Mad' has a kind of macabre humor and features a gorilla and penguins. And of course, there's 'I Want to Break Free', done in drag as a parody of a UK sitcom, plus a little ballet on the side. You never know what to expect, but you know the music will be great!

[@mikecheck7480]

When Brian May said to Freddie you’re to sick to sing this, Freddie downed a shot of vodka and sang this in one take!!!!!!

[@RoverWaters]

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[@lisalaursen3684]

This song is beautiful and heartbreaking. Freddie is singing about his impending death. RIP Freddie you’ll live forever in your music and our hearts ♥️

[@Michelle-gf9bu]

This one always gets me in the feels everytime!! To think of how sick he was when this was recorded yet he still delivered some AMAZING vocals ❤❤

[@sjr-ul5zg]

He downed a load of vodka and threw them Notes out like no tomorrow!

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

This song and Somebody to Love are my two top favourite Queen songs. What strength of character for Freddie to do this when he was so close to the end. Forever a fan.

[@queenmiriam3058]

Amazing 🤩 Freddie’s voice is spinechilling

[@julia-ul3br7uv2v]

Legends 🤟🤟🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️, , next please Queen "Who wants to live forever"

[@maryhuhnke8496]

Been listening to Queen for 50yrs..Show me what ya got.

[@LMTino]

Love that challenge!

[@maryhuhnke8496]

@@LMTino Bohemian Rhapsody??

[@irinichotou470]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Great reaction. Yes, those are snips & clips from various Queen videos along with some concert footage. Freddie never got the chance to perform this song live. It would have been a show stopper for sure.

[@dagmar.6954]

Queen is one of the biggest British rock bands formed in 1970. Freddie Mercury had one of the best voices around with an amazing range. He was a real showman as the live concerts show. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is their most famous song but they had so many great hits in the 70's-90's such as "We Are The Champions", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Love Of My Life", "You're My Best Friend", "Who Wants to Live Forever", "Somebody To Love", "Fat Bottomed Girls", "We Will Rock You" etc.

[@vallee3140]

I honestly think they were the biggest, not one of.

[@LiveANoursishedLife]

The '60s had Woodstock and we in the '80s had Live-Aid. I remember watching it and seeing different performers in different parts of the world, but mostly the UK. Prince Charles & Princess Di were I believe at the performance for Queen. It still gives me chills thinking about it It was such a magical and historic event that was able to come together. I hope you will watch Queen's performance during Live-Aid. There is a reason it is still talked about to this day.

[@julianaFinn]

I can't hear this without my heart breaking a little each time. I tear up. It's so bitter-sweet and haunting, knowing exactly how sick he was.... chills, just pure chills..

[@odinspromise]

A truely GLOBAL HERO! RIP my dear, dear friend. peace......

[@susaneuliano7692]

YES,They are legends. Especially the Iconic Freddie Mercury.

[@barrysiewert7386]

Always a great reaction….if you really want to see a legendary performance by Queen watch White Queen at Odeon Hammersmith, it’s awesome!

[@kathleenohare8770]

QUEEN is the CHAMPIONS that WILL ROCK YOU

[@irinichotou470]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@danajefferson5793]

Yes it’s all of Queen video, they did that because Freddie was very very sick. It showed us that is man (Freddie Mercury) new he was dying he still kept doing what he love on till he had nothing left. Freddie Mercury is a Legend 🎹🎤🎼🎸

[@simonbar-el4094]

The voice of a dying man . The world of music 🎶 changed the day Freddie past away Only several people knew about of his illness. One of them is Montserrat Caballe' who Freddie was her biggest fan and they recorded an album together. Please check out their song 🎵 Barcelona...it will blow your head off Love your reactions ♥️ Greetings from Tel Aviv , Israel 🇮🇱 ❤

[@kristinmelinamercury8880]

I think all the fans was from -76 in Hyde Park, it was 125.000 there. That was a free concert. This song is so sad, in the lyricks he said « i bee warmer now, im soon rund the corner now» that meens he knew he comes to die soon, he was very sick here, no one get to see him anylonger beside those who was close to him. But his voice get stronger for a wail, I have read and hear his doctor said that is usual when you get such a sicknes. Spesial common for people who have somthing with art to do…..very strange….lovley, very sad from a wonderful magical man and band. Maybee this was in 1990/91 Im not sure. Thank you for your react 👑♥️🙏🏻

[@kimking6036]

I believe 24 hrs after Freddie told us he had AIDS he passed away. I think he worked until the end so he could give us these songs as a gift for us. Through this music he will live on forever ♥️☮️

[@songsong2158]

Legend ❣️

[@leodurkin8539]

Coming from a middle aged straight man, Freddie’s the only man to bring a tear to my eye apart from when my dad passed away.

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

Freddie was already dying here, yet so happy to be with his band mates .😊😢

[@terrigabriel582]

Yep !

[@gregmcneil895]

Love your Queen reactions, would love to see reactions to Queens: 1) Play the Game, Montreal 5.9M views. 2) Your my Best Friend (official video) 3) Its a Hard Life, Rio 1985 4)Spread Your Wings, (official video, snow scene in Roger Taylors (drummer) back yard. For your information all band members are college graduates and Brian May the guitarist has a doctorate degree in astro physics and I believe has an asteroid named after him. Also Freddie drank tea with honey to help sooth throat while he performed, and that may not all be alcohol you see at the piano.

[@moodaymoom2271]

Concert was Knebworth, 100000 peeps I believe.

[@biancawichard4057]

and the show still goes on Queen is still performing at least until 2019 (probably longer but i couldn't find it on short notice) imagine what a legend freddy was even after almist 33 years after his passing he still inspires young people and the iconic Bohemian Rhapsody almost 50 years old) wows young people, they even know the lyrics

[@angela-thebooknerdess2110]

The massive concert in the video was Knebworth, it had 125,000 Live Aid Wembley had 72,000, but then it also had 15 satellites for worldwide TV audiences and a philadelphia show as well.

[@christopherferrarelli2262]

1:35 I think that was from their last concert at Knebworth Park; which had around 125,000 people. You asked about the video, this was a compilation of all of Queen’s music videos and concerts (including Live Aid). It was released on MTV just days after Mercury died from AIDS in November of 1991.

[@tetmcg5336]

It’s compilation of all the music videos and live concerts. When song was released Freddy was already gone 😞 it’s a final song and final video made in form of tribute. Very powerful and very sad. RIP legend💔

[@kilroygirl7347]

Legendary. Great reaction AB. ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@OriginalLictre]

The sections of the video which have members of Queen in women's clothing are from the video for "I Want to Break Free", which was recorded to parody a popular British television program, "Coronation Street", which I think was was pretty much a soap opera. The song "I want to break free" was written by the Bass player, John Deacon, and the concept for the video was from the drummer, Roger Taylor's girlfriend at the time.. [Edited to make sure there's no confusion for the composition of "The Show Must Go On.] Reception of the "I Want to Break Free" video was very different between England and the United States. In England, where cross-dressing has long been a respected comedic trope, the video was very well respected, but it was controversial in the United States, basically ignored or banned from MTV, and helped result in poorer chart performance of the song..

[@candilumpkin1196]

Yes this a compilation of their videos. Because after recording this song he was to sick to do a video for it. Although he kept recording music in his last few years he was not able to do videos or tour. But he recorded until his last few months. Mother love was the last song he recorded but was unable to finish. So the last verse was sung by Brian.

[@reneejwaters]

Here for ALL the Queen.

[@herzeleidknits]

This song makes me cry every time. It's so beautiful.

[@janemcginnis-glynn9234]

I left out “Bohemians Rhapsody.” That’s was ( and still is) what I’d like you to react to --- my feeble mind is not present now when I say, “ love ya always.”

[@Heydoesanybodywannalaugh]

I also love that they included this song in Moulin Rouge! as one of the last big songs. Very moving song.

[@lcn325]

Last night I saw from Nair Studios just released The Show Must Go On LIVE!! Like you say it is Fire! I listened to it 3 times!!!

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

One the biggest regrets of my life is being born too late to see a) The Beatles and b) Queen live. This song always gets me.

[@janetschulman7649]

Yes. Timeline. Freddie was too sick to do a video. Brian didn’t think Freddie was going to sing it. He downed a vodka and this is what he came up with. The band was blown away.

[@tjrandolphsmusicvault5966]

Such vocals and showmanship!!!!!

[@Karenbutnotone]

yes, its a collection of alot of their videos. one of my favourite songs by Queen for sure.

[@belenscolpino2691]

Gracias por reaccionar a Queen, espero que sea el vídeo oficial 👍

[@arielgraham7599]

Bicycle Another one bites the dust Killer queen Good old fashion lover boy We are the champions Oh… the list just goes on and on and on.

[@MaritimeHeritageMN]

A bunch of Queen stuff over the years; Freddie was very sick when he did the vocals and no video could be made. That concert with the helicopter was the band flying into their last concert with Freddie at Knebworth in 1986 during the Magic Tour. And yes, you haven't experienced Queen if you haven't watched Live Aid.

[@DWtechfan]

Yeah Freddie was sick when this song was made so Queen made a video piecing together all their best moments. Great reaction!

[@sandrahilton3239]

Live Aid had 72 thousand in Wembley Stadium and 1.9 billion watched worldwide.

[@mikehaupt6830]

You’ve gotta see the performances from the Live Aid 1985 concert!

[@Saddlerockbob]

This was one of the last songs Freddie Mercury recorded before he died of aids. It shows what an amazing singer and team player he was even while he was dying.

[@taramama6658]

This is one of my favorites!!

[@maryartis976]

Love your reactions. Would like to see your reaction to One Year of Love.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, AB - so beautiful and dramatic -- compilation of past videos, b/c Fred was not well enough.. Brian wrote this.. others below have given the iconic quote, when Brian questioned whether Freddie was well enough to sing it... Freddie slammed back a couple shots of Vodka and said "I will do it, Darling!"

[@TheKeystoneChannel]

I've watched that concert live on Tv, it was epic

[@MichelleSanGiorgio]

The guitarist: Doctor Brian May - Astro Physicist.

[@keiaz5267]

Please react to Queen at Live Aid concert. It's a piece of art

[@susangalloway3055]

He wanted to perform as long as possible and his band tried to help him do that!

[@stacy.lapine27]

That’s their last concert! Live Aide. Freddie is the only guy that’s past that kills my I didn’t have a chance to see them while he was still alive. 😢😢😢😢

[@helmsylvanian]

there is a story about this song told by the guitarist brian may that freddie was so sick he couldnt stand up, and brian offered to change the song a key lower so freddie could sing it. freddie told him i'll fucking do it, took a shot of vodka and nailed the main vocal track in one take.

[@RPrice-qz8wg]

We are the Champions was their s ing too.

[@lorijohnston4311]

You've covered two of my three fave male singers of all time -- Freddie and Steve Perry of Journey. Now you need to check out Jeff Lynne and ELO. "Livin' Thing," "Telephone Line," "Turn to Stone," "Evil Woman," "Don't Walk Away," "Strange Magic," "Don't Bring Me Down" -- just to start!

[@RetrofanFilms]

This was a compilation of past Queen videos and concert footage. When they were compiling this video, Freddie Mercury was seriously ill at this point. Two days after his passing in November 1991, this video premiered on MTV.

[@nikkiveldkamp5348]

"Another One Bites the Dust" , "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "I Want to Break Free"

[@pattylisk6170]

Freddie is Queen and Queen is Freddie

[@Ionabrodie69]

Yes but that does a huge disservice to Brian, Roger and John.. Freddie is the GOAT.. and I can’t physically take my eyes away from him when on stage… but Queen was ALL OF THEM.. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@pattylisk6170]

@@Ionabrodie69 Yes exactly what I meant. They are a complete unit. They are all Queen

[@imocchidoro]

It's a preview of the rabbit hole you'll go down when you become addicted to Queen and dear, dear Freddie Mercury.

[@tammyjackson3113]

It starts with I Want to Break Free, black and white is Im Going Slightly Mad, green glasses Invisible Man 👑👑👑👑

[@NULUSIOS]

You should do a reaction to his Live Aid performance (and/or the movie Bohemian Rhapsody that ends with this performance).

[@Saddlerockbob]

Please do a reaction to the song, YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY by Freddie Mercury at Hyde Park 1976. It’s just Freddie and a piano. Legendary. Also, the ROCK IN RIO CONCERT by Queen.. Thanks.

[@mariadorosarioalvesrodrigu6610]

I simply love Queen and, above all, Freddie. This song was the greatest goobye I've ever seen in my extended life. Today everyone recognize him as the greatest performer off all times but, back when he died it wasn't quite so. The front comments were a loudly rip but, behind, I've heard too many times, the society jugdment. " Well, off course he had to die with aids. He's gay, lay's down with every man he desire! " and so on and on! I sincerelly hope that, today, the stigma vanished. People should be ASHAMED TO JUDGE THE OTHER'S. Who hasn't made bad choises or had terrible relationshiops ? Freddie, as much as all, was " ... only human, born to make mistakes! " God bless you all by keeping Freddie's magic alive.

[@MichelleF1320]

You HAVE to watch 1985 Live aid!!! The whole thing!!

[@ctyarchuletta1541]

He was dying already so he had to make it one of the greatest performance songs ever!

[@patacanman]

THE LEGEND STATES THAT THIS SONG WAS MADE AFTER TAKING A SHOT OF VODKA AND ONE DAMN TAKE

[@cherylbrowning3303]

I was born to love you explosive 🔥

[@4242oscar]

You need to react to Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Cabal in Barcelona.

[@jgelien21]

The movie changed my life and a 90’s kid that didn’t really know them. They are so epic. I like them more than the beetles for some reason. I guess it’s the movie that made me like their journey so much. This sound goes hard….thanks AB!

[@vallee3140]

Never did like the Beetles, preferred The Rolling Stones, after Queen of course..

[@mikecheck7480]

Gotta check out Queen “Body Language” from 1982……the first video to be banned from MTV!!!!!!

[@HopAlongKris]

Thank you for this.

[@HeatherTerry84]

I would love to see you listen/react to “Who Wants To Live Forever” by Queen!

[@jeaniebottoms8261]

The video is a compilation of film clips from their past performances and videos. By this time, Freddy was too sick to create a new video, but he still wanted to keep making music until he couldn’t anymore.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

Just so you know, Queen never performed this live. A fan made this video. Still a great song! “Don’t Try So Hard” is another wonderful song 🤗

[@Danielik25]

This is no a t fan made video, this video was created by their friend and creator of a lot of Queen and also Freddie ´s solo videos director Rudi Dolezal

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@Danielik25 Okay, I’ve always seen other people say it was made by a fan. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ll remember your comment now, lol. ✌🏼

[@Danielik25]

@@lynnhoffmann247 💛👑

[@lynnhoffmann247]

@@Danielik25 🤗

[@lisalaursen3684]

What’s left to say? A masterpiece with layer after layer of meaning 😢

[@kellyjohnson3617]

That concert was Live Aid. Queen was one of many popular bands of the day but Queen stole the show that day. The video had some things that were current and some older. Freddie had by that time wasted away to almost nothing from the AIDS. It was the era of music videos so this is what they put together for this song.

[@glynnkarber9204]

EXCELLENT

[@hkynuts11]

Please listen to Who Wants to Live Forever. Studio version will blow your mind

[@יוספהינקוביץ]

How is it possible for a dying man to do such vocals it's only God music as freddie could do it even Brian may didn't believe he will succeed such alegend so sad to think about he is so missed by every body great reaction!!

[@shirleyywilson2719]

Freddie,s last album February 1991, he died9 months later.

[@libbyrn8974]

Not many will say this in this day and age. But HIV/AIDS had a terrible stigma and fear behind it at this time. People just freaked at being around people sick. I’m a nurse and just never felt this way (more afraid of hepatitis C back then) but the way his band members embraced him during his illness is amazing and they all deserve such love from us for doing so. They truly did love each other and you can tell. They wanted Freddie to be comfortable and they did that. They held each other up and truly supported each other. They were all Queen.