RIP FREDDIE!!! "Green Day Crowd Singing Bohemian Rhapsody (Hyde Park 2017)" Reaction

[@Tommy-he7dx]

The band were literally waiting in the wings to come on, but when they heard what was happening, they just let it happen, all credit to them for that.

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I didn't know that. That's excellent.

[@itsonlysound]

To be fair, they always let the song play in full. They have a pre-show mix tape that plays in its entirety before the band comes out. Bohemian Rhapsody has been on that mix for decades. Blitzkrieg Bop too.

[@paulmurrell1301]

Worth remembering this ISN'T a crowd that have come to see Queen. This is what all Brits can do. and no we couldn't sing the whole national anthem like this nor would we want to.

[@stuartfaulds1580]

Green Day also posted this vid on their official channel Edit: Almost forgot to add, Kudos to them for doing that.

[@oopsdidItypethatoutloud]

Green Day must love the type of fans they have.

[@jca111]

In the UK you learn to say mama, dada then all the lyrics to Bohemian Rhapsody. It's the law.

[@deborahallen3318]

Absolutely 😂

[@heidifarstadkvalheim4952]

😂

[@matthewr1990]

Can confirm as a Brit. I don’t recall learning the words to Bohemian Rhapsody I just knew them.

[@SimbianMinistry]

Fun fact - In UK... After 9 weeks at number one... It was 'Mamma Mia' by Abba that knocked Bohemian Rhapsody off the top spot.

[@59jalex]

Community singing is in our genes. Be it in the pub, at the football, the Proms, in church, we like to sing.

[@BT-sj9su]

Starts from school assemblies then goes from there

[@samuelpinder1215]

​@@BT-sj9sustarted from war

[@redrumtruecrime]

As a Brit I'd say the standing ovation was for Freddie and not themselves. It's just how we roll‼️❤😉🇬🇧

[@rixsist7048]

Yeah I was just about to say they weren’t clapping themselves, they were giving applause to Freddie and his timeless anthem

[@Nancy-beepbeep]

The ovation was for Freddie. He will never Die.

[@1chish]

Freddie was once asked what his favourite instrument was. He replied: "Oh the audience darling!" Yep Freddie was right there. 😥

[@PeterBrown-b6f]

This song is able to be sung word for word by every English person no matter what their age. Freddie was one of a kind. May he rest in peace

[@alanwhetstone3922]

Freddie was a master of crowd control and even from the great beyond 33 years after his passing

[@sarablack2547]

26yrs he passed 91 the video is 2017

[@brigidsingleton1596]

​@@sarablack2547 That was the first time... (My daughter was there so she told me afterwards all about it) But at other concerts since then, the crowds have continued to sing Bohemian Rhapsody and bond as this crowd did. Whilst the events continue to occur, Freddie will live on...and I think he would've loved it. As Jess said, the technology we now have, and did even then, can be renewed, kept going and thus Freddie's spirit will never die. It gives a warm glow and a tear to the eye but that glow. It's indescribable!!❤🎵🖖

[@alanwhetstone3922]

@@sarablack2547 WTF you are splitting hairs I was singing along with him so suck it troll

[@carlesmacuaid]

Even today at major events like the World Cup they play Freddie's vocal warm up exercise over the loud speakers to get the crowds pumped up.

[@tinasjostrand2677]

He would be so pleased.

[@margaretnicol3423]

Kudos to Green Day for filming it from their stage and putting the video out there.

[@barrywhite5899]

Every new born baby leaves the hospital with a Queen greatest hits CD

[@redrumtruecrime]

😂😂❤🇬🇧

[@synaesthesia2010]

it is the UK's biggest selling album of all time

[@jezfield8547]

Sorry... just to add, as we are British, the applause would have been for a great song, and for Freddie writing it. We dont usually applaud ourselves, thanks again you two😁

[@molly9518]

and just excitement over this special moment, I guess...

[@Erulin68]

Freddie... Gone but not Forgotten.

[@annicecooper8105]

He'd probably had LOVED it . 😍

[@Melissa02891]

This song is 49 years old now I remember back in 1975 when it first came out. My children grew up listening to Queen, now my grandchildren are growing up listening to Queen. People from all around the world, that don't even speak English can sing this song perfectly. In a hundred years people will still be singing Bohemian Rhapsody and remember Freddie Mercury and the incredible gift of music he left behind . The world was a better place with him in it 👑

[@scottosborne2915]

65,000 + people singing Bohemian Rhapsody brings tears to your eyes

[@JoBrady-q8p]

And how many were not even born when Queen released this epic song...

[@grumpyone5963]

It very nearly did to me to. It was emotional and very touching. What an atmosphere that must have been. I’ve never seen this so thanks to those who suggested it and a great reaction guys. I hope you got my link for ACDC at Riverplate.

[@scottosborne2915]

@@JoBrady-q8p i would say non of them

[@samuelpinder1215]

​@@JoBrady-q8pFreddie Mercury has never been alive in my lifetime and I know all the words

[@JoBrady-q8p]

@@samuelpinder1215 Freddie would have loved this so much.

[@andrewdove2406]

I was there with my cousin - the eve of my 50th - glad you liked our duet (with 64,998 backing singers). Green Day always play Bohemian Rhapsody before they come on - they're fans, and it warms the crowd up...over here anyway...the crowd sang along to Green Day for the next 2 and a half hours

[@outofthesinking]

An amazing time in your life you will never forget. It's such a feel good moment.

[@whattiler5102]

I definitely heard you. It was perfect mixing. You stood out from the support singers.

[@andrewdove2406]

​@@whattiler5102It was probably the beer!

[@ziggythedrummer]

I live near where Freddie grew up, and I had a paper route that included his parents' house. The day the newspapers reported his passing, I refused to deliver to their house, reasoning "they already know and there's nothing else important to them in the news than that"

[@joyceharkin3641]

That was very thoughtful and respectful. 💗

[@missdemeanour6981]

I was there it was amazing, green day actually waited until we had sang it all and by the end so many people were hugging and had tears, it was beautiful. All our school assemblies really were for a reason ❤❤

[@PEBray]

You guys have to watch Queens' whole set at Live Aid. At one point, Freddy takes complete control of the entire crowd. It feels a lot like this, but Freddy is present. ❤️

[@RNTV]

We got the reaction recorded. It's fighting 10 different copyrights at the moment. It's gonna take some time to clear and be ready to make public

[@onlymeian58]

I was in that Live Aid crowd on the pitch in front of the stage. Absolutely incredible moment in time. 🎶😎

[@janetramsdale4478]

Something you will never forget I'm sure ​@onlymeian58

[@martindunstan8043]

​@RNTV Thank you both for your time and patience in trying to bring that epic moment to us,I'm sure it's hard work and rather frustrating at times✌️🙏

[@cheryltotheg2880]

@@RNTVcan’t wait to watch it I love that set I watch it a lot

[@ElaineMalkin]

Brilliant!! Why can't the whole world be united like that?....if only ❤

[@kpodbot]

In the UK it is a rule that every one knows every word of Bohemian Rhapsody no matter what your age (IT'S THE LAW). Unborn babies Learn the song in the womb and as we know the 1st word babies say is "MAMA" proving the fact they learn the song in the womb..

[@nowhere982]

So many of these people weren't born when Freddie did this!!!! No bigger tribute. ❤️❤️🎶❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@H4CK61]

It just shows how great music spans all generations.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

My eldest daughter was there, singing too on that very day... She told me about it when she came home and I'm so glad Green Day published this video. Kudos to Green Day indeed. 🇺🇲🎵❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎧🎸🎵🇬🇧🙂♥️🖖

[@suepoole8323]

This song is part of our DNA now here in UK, babies are born knowing it lol...great reaction thank you.

[@HildegardSpringer]

Crowd Control from heaven❤

[@peterjohnson5952]

I'm 71 and one of my biggest regrets is never seeing Freddie, Brian, John and Roger perform live. I watched Live Aid on tv and followed everything I could but, like Jess said, having technology that allows EVERY future generation to hear and see them will keep them all alive forever.

[@catieburnside3751]

I was .iving in London and got to see them 5 or 6 times. It was truly magical and even in a huge crowd it was also like you were the only one there.

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

71yrs i am astounded by beautiful singing from the crowd how i miss Freddie

[@kencraig8715]

Bohemian Rhapsody is almost an alternative National Anthem throughout the UK. Many "youngsters" who were not even born when Queen were performing can sing every line of the song flawlessly, and frequently do at many major events. All it essentially takes is for the music to start in the UK and you will often get one or two people, to a huge crowd at a concert or sporting venue singing the whole song with gusto and immense pride. Freddy is beloved, and Queen are a national treasure. You should look for other venues where the crowd sings along to Bohemian Rhapsody. I'm sure you will find quite a few :) Great reaction, and thank you!!

[@PoppyBucket]

You know Freddie is up there watching..... forever young

[@rickb.4168]

I doubt Christian’s believe he is “up there “ and not “down there.”

[@cakesaregood5176]

@@rickb.4168 Hun, a sin is a sin. And we’re all sinners. There is no large or small sin.

[@lucentaunisage]

Glad you pointed out the angle with the sky, it almost looks like Freddie is there in spirit as well as how they are singing the instrumentals. Gotta love it!

[@andrewobrien6671]

Someone get in touch with the Guinness Book of Records. This has to be the largest choir in history. RIP Fred, you were and still are loved

[@helendunbar1845]

The power of timeless music ❤

[@Galantus1964]

This blows my mind everytime i watch it..i've heard more than a few brits calling this their 2nd anthem

[@Cynicism101]

I really don’t know how many other songs can be picked up by a crowd and sung like that, Bohemian Rhapsody is just an absolute classic.

[@FinlayMacintyre-ti9li]

Coming home on a late night bus once, the passengers, led by two girls, performed American Pie in its entirety,

[@michaelthornhill9073]

Let it be Beatles

[@kayhardy2871]

😊Freddie beaming down through the sunlit sky smiling !

[@Hitstirrer]

No surprise to us Brits. All ages know the words and will sing along in a crowd. Freddie's legendary crowd control will always rule in Britannia.

[@brianpakula6376]

It's amazing how much a band or singer can influence a world

[@laupstad]

That's not the sun peeking out through the clouds in the back. That's Freddy shining his light down on them while watching with pride and a tear in his eye.

[@ElDubz420]

Literally a face in the clouds on the left

[@morryau]

imagine being greenday and hearing that. no pressure!

[@kourian1234]

The cheering at the end is the joy of the amazing shared experience with strangers and friends. Happens a lot after we sing together but maybe it’s just a British thing. In no way were they cheering themselves.

[@jenjacques9823]

That was one of the best concerts i've ever been to. I was right at the front of that crowd and the atmosphere was incredible! So glad Green Day filmed it and put it online.

[@ryantromp9152]

This always let some sand go in my eyes. I’m not crying.

[@andreavoros-marky4203]

The onions at work in here too. 😊

[@streaky81]

This is such a famous video, also really cool that Green Day realised what they'd captured and uploaded it.

[@debbee0867]

I've seen this so many times and never tire of it, just brilliant. As others have said we learn this from an early age in the UK, my dad was a huge Queen fan. If you look at the cloud, top left at the beginning, it kind of looks like Freddie looking down at everyone.

[@davidedwards1705]

When Freddie left us in '91 he left a hole in the Fandom. Somehow they got it in their heads that if enough people sang Bohemian Rhapsody that Freddie will return to us.

[@Rob_Infinity3]

I was getting waves of goosebumps throughout that video.

[@francislaverty9262]

This was great and I was there!

[@souly5790]

I'm a brit I'm a huge queen fan and I've never even seen this before or heard about it. What a find both the channel and the content 👏 🙌

[@athlonen]

Queen: noun. The only band to play and rock an 80000+ festival without ever being there.

[@misty8301]

The “crosses” in the background as well, with that wide open BEAUTIFUL Sky!

[@scottclark7309]

Freddie is looking down from heaven with a big smile in his face. R.I.P FREDDIE WE MISS YOU WE HEAR YOU SINGING FROM HEAVEN

[@scottharvey9764]

Im not surprised as a Brit we come out the womb knowing every word of this. It is our second national anthem

[@Parky562]

Freddie would be so proud of this. Amazing 👏🏻👏🏻

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Yeah, I think he would’ve loved it🥹

[@majbrat]

It was an incredible moment in our humanity. We need more moments like this to bring us together. 😊

[@philcleghorn701]

Outstanding!! So brilliant

[@martindunstan8043]

I must have been under a rock! This is the first time I've seen this. WOW, that was awesome,the community feel good factor must have been of the charts,simply awesome and emotional. Thankyou both for a great reaction and for sharing with us✌️🙏

[@brigidsingleton1596]

Your youth allows the missed performance before this one ...or am I mistaken / just being kind?! I intend no offence.🙂🎵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿♥️🇬🇧🎵🖖

[@martindunstan8043]

@brigidsingleton1596 🤣I'm 52 and no offence taken,I laughed when I read it.I'm glad I've seen it now, it was spectacular. Now I shall skateboard down to the shops to get some sweets🤣👍

[@brigidsingleton1596]

@@martindunstan8043 That's a relief!! Flying saucers hopefully (I love sherbet, the sweet kind, not the alcoholic stuff...although...?!)!!

[@ForeverAutumn100]

Beautifully sung by the crowd. ❤❤❤❤ This is the first time I’ve seen this vid! Thank you and so happy that you two love it too.

[@davidfellows334]

65,000 people singing,, awesome,, 🤘🎸🇬🇧

[@SeymourUK]

The kids (19&16) and I sing this on every car journey. Word for word.. it’s part of growing up in the UK 🇬🇧 Freddie is the ultimate performer. RIP

[@gohumberto]

My favourite version of the song. What a legacy Freddie left.

[@zeroone5097]

WOW OMG that's the first time i have seen this , brings tears to my eyes , what a legacy this man has left behind R.I.P Freddie you will never b forgotten , true British rock at it's best that cannot be surpassed .

[@pffp6246]

FREDDIE would be PROUD of his Fellow Countrymen and everyone else in Attendance, hell yeah 👍 ROCK ON 🤘 that’s exactly what we do in concerts 🎵🎶🎵🎶Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@ElDubz420]

Welcome to the UK. This is just how we roll 🔥🤘

[@kevinturner3997]

Music is the greatest force for good over evil. It doesn't have boundaries

[@peckelhaze6934]

Queen was certainly my favourite band. Freddie had such talent.

[@Tom-pw2ni]

it is always good to go down a new road, you learn and develop no matter what age you are

[@shaunjp2211]

Freddie and Queen are still loved 💗 If was Green day I would not like to compete with the love for Queen!

[@susanconstable2113]

I’ve seen another video of this from in the audience before too. Got to love every one singing this. I believe it’s now a tradition at their shows to play this song while the people are waiting for the band to come out and play. It’s just great!

[@lornapaningbatan711]

Freddie is gone, but his music will continue to be heard in every corner of the world. He is not with us, but he will not be lost in our thoughts and hearts. Because TRUE LEGEND IS IMMORTAL❤👑👑👑👑❤

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

I was JUST about to recommend this after watching your reaction to the Live Aid concert. ☺️☺️ What a “choir”!

[@zinnia2980]

In Britain we learn about Bohemian Rhapsody at a young age, everyone talks about it and it is ingrained in our culture. Freddie (real name Farrokh Bulsara born in Zanzibar, came to England met the rest of Queen whilst studying) and he included Ithe Islam word Bismillah, in the name of God in the lyrics) wrote a brilliant and legendary song. Outstanding musicianship by all of the band. Bohemian Rhapsody has been voted the greatest song of all time ❤

[@grumpyone5963]

Yes but I’m pretty sure he wasn’t the Queen front man from the start. Whoever it was moved on and Freddie was there to step in. I think the band doubted him at first.

[@lorrainehall157]

​@@grumpyone5963the band was called Smile at that time and Freddie changed it to Queen

[@grumpyone5963]

@@lorrainehall157 Oh, thanks. You learn something every day!

[@Acanofbeer]

Freddie would be so touched as are the rest of the band I’m sure.

[@RunarNyrud]

This is the prove that fantastic music are timeless. This song will only die with human kind....

[@ronilayne1758]

I saw Queen live in 1978 at Glasgow Apollo. Amazing. Seeing Freddie coming on stage on the shoulders of a huge body builder who was dressed as Superman is an image I'll never forget. And the huge gong at the back of the stage for the end of Bohrap and nothing else - priceless.

[@juliannetomlinson]

Just wonderful ❤Greenday put Bohemian Rhapsody on before the concert they do this at a lot of their concerts. This is by far the best one on KZbin. Greenday recorded this one i would think being as you can see the stage from behind.

[@ukdnbmarsh]

when you visit England and start playing an iconic song, this is what you get :)

[@PaulSmith-bb7lv]

Classic Green Day video and I have watched it many times. Congrats on your presentation. We were able to see most of the crowd and you were very cleverly seated in the front row. Most reactors put themselves foremost and relegate the artist to a small part of the screen. Well done. Thank you.

[@sunilmisra1]

That was amazing, first time I’ve seen that

[@lindamerrett6600]

Thank you it’s such a great tribute to Freddie.

[@fredt8038]

I had never seen it... and that's beautiful... RIP... We miss you.

[@rogerconroy217]

Freddie, gone for decades but still playing the crowd.

[@peter-e2q]

Emotional!! We miss Freddie

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

Hello young people! I just discovered your channel the other day and I've been watching a LOT of your stuff since! I've seen this before, but I just love your reaction to it! Queen has been my ride or die since '74 and this is a real moment. This one's a keeper!

[@mikdavies5027]

Hi, Mike and Jess, yes, humanity can be quite good at times! (Even tear-jerking!).

[@davidharman8263]

The fact that everyone singing and enjoying Freddie and Queens music was amazing. But, for Green Day to realise and engage their audience in another artists song before their set, was inspirational. Paying homage to an inspirational band like that just shows their integrity in the industry.

[@Shazzadut1]

That’s Freddie, shining thru the clouds! ❤

[@kellyvandijk3269]

Everytime I see this… goosebumps ✌️🇳🇱

[@sndrka12]

Yeah us Brits just quite simply love Queen, and especially Freddie x

[@chuckknight]

Just occurred to me, one of Green Day’s biggest video hits is their audience singing a Queen song. The world is weird.

[@johnnybob1972]

Freddie is looking down saying "THANK YOU........BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE " 😢😢😊😊😊

[@Mitchell4892]

I don't know if it happens anymore, but growing up singing was almost a daily occurrence in schools. My primary school had a morning assembly where we sung hymns and on Fridays a school vote on a selection of "age appropriate" modern songs to sing. I cannot hold a note to save my life to be clear, but I wonder if that's why us Brits are happy to sing songs during these sort of events. You see it on a more basic level in football chanting

[@catlover0160]

That was absolutely amazing 😍🇬🇧

[@thunderfoot5167]

I see the crosses being bathed in golden sunlight and the light also soaking the crowd, I can also imagine Freddie turning to the others in Heaven and saying "Look darlings...... this is my legacy".

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Such an AMAZING CROWD!!! Really sensational, I was tearing up & shall never forget the genious of the crowd again. So exta-special!!!

[@Anna-jk5oe]

Queen that’s an anthem right there. Glad you enjoyed it. We in the U.K. love to sing! ❤

[@jamesdignanmusic2765]

This is great, and shows just how much respect there is out there for Queen. Who needs a band at a gig? Just let the audience sing!

[@richiewest1159]

I was singing in this crowd.. It was very special and Green Day rocked too.

[@Seanadun]

Freddie and Queen span decades of fans. RIP FREDDIE: You are always loved and remembered ❤️

[@MUTTSANBGS]

Greenday are massive Queen fans and put this on before every show. As a Queen fan myself, It makes me tear up every time I see this and I'm sure Freddie was looking down with a grin on his face. Us Brits are born knowing the lyrics and it's our unofficial anthem 😂

[@carlday3538]

Freddie was smiling down that day

[@christophercarr3755]

Made me cry, that audience were absolutely fantastic, great tribute to a fantastic man 👏👏👏👏 RIP Freddie we all miss you