FIRST TIME HEARING Queen - Thank God Its Christmas REACTION

[@josiecardenas4440]

Thank you all And Merry Christmas to you all love this song

[@deborahcornell171]

Queen has another song called "A Winter's Tale" that's not solely a Christmas song but it's considered Christmasy because it mentions Christmas activities. It's the last song Freddie wrote, from his bed looking out at Lake Geneva. That sounds sad but his lyrics are about the beauty of life which is remarkable because he was almost at the end of his. It's truly beautiful. Hope you do it. 💙☮💙

[@terryweir8352]

Hi Deborah, Also during Mother Love, Freddie couldn't finish the song, he passed away, and Brian May sang the last verse of the song to finish it!! 😀 😀 There will never be another Freddie 🙏🙏 RIP, Freddie Mercury, 1946 - 1991 🙏 🙏

[@deborahcornell171]

@@terryweir8352 I love that song so much but can't get through it without crying. It's beautiful.💙

[@labyfan1313]

Love that one!

[@terryweir8352]

@@deborahcornell171 I agree, it's a beautiful song, Heaven For Everyone is another beautiful song from Made in Heaven as well 😀 😀

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

Deborah, I was just going to suggest the same!

[@imweakfordeaky]

I see “Thank God It’s Christmas” by Queen, I hit Like. How could I not ? 💗 Freddie is always incredible - and huge shout out to Brian and Roger for their incredible, towering harmonizing !

[@margaretnicol3423]

Thank you. I get a bit tired of Freddy having all the credit when the voices together is what made Queen, not to mention their skills as writers and musicians.

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Sad Bass noises from John

[@robdee9341]

If you watch the Live Aid video you can see that Roger is singing in sinc with Freddie all through the set..

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@davidmacfarlane1763 Have you forgotten that Johm WROTE "You're My Best Friend", "Another One Bites the Dust", and "I Want to Break Free"; co-wrote "Under Pressure", "Friends Will Be Friends" and "One Vision"?

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@robdee9341 Shows clearly in Somebody To Love where all the voices blending make it the song it is but Roger makes it even more special and it's not easy to drum and sing.

[@maryannturton9830]

I have been a Queen fan,and a Freddy Mercury fan for 40 years,and can say this is my first time hearing this.Freddy is simply one of a kind! You know he could sing the phone book and we would all be mesmerized,lol!

[@pinkey943]

in 2016 scientific study (prof Christian Herbst) confirms, Freddie had an unparalleled singing voice. His vocal range F2-F6 (4 octaves) but that what makes his voice so special was extremely fast vibrato 7.04 Hz and subharmonics. He was able to create several more layers of harmonics than anyone else. Freddie was using a subharmonics by vibrating his ventricular folds, a technique usually found only in Tuvan throat One of the conclusions from the studies was that"He was vibrating something in his throat that even Pavarotti couldn't move".

[@Katsem]

I agree. Freddie’s voice is just beautiful, and he knows how to use it. Great technique, no matter what the song.

[@DazzleMonroe]

Freddie's voice is the most soothing rock voice in history. I think it's the juxtaposition of the two things in one package that makes it so different.

[@deb_is_here1425]

‘Thank God It’s Christmas’ was a rare song writing collaboration between Roger and Brian. The song spent six weeks in the UK charts over the Christmas/New Year period 1984/1985. It enjoyed a second lease of life Christmas 1995 coupled with the hit single ‘A Winter’s Tale’ from the Made In Heaven album.

[@mikeyates7931]

This is my all time favorite Christmas song 🎄 🎶 ❤

[@HappyOne3]

Anything Queen, I will be here.

[@BeastrealDT]

Freddie's voice is like velvet, so smooth and comforting. ✌️

[@10thdoctor15]

Queen make the song feel Christmassy without heavily using bells or chimes, but with a guitar. They also have great harmonies.

[@stevepearson2162]

Two absolute classic Christmas partying songs from British Rock Bands of the 70s that you might like to try are "I wish it could be Christmas every day" by Wizard and "Merry Christmas Everybody" by Slade.

[@fionauk4509]

Wizard with the wombles too lol

[@BardOfAndromeda]

And "I Believe In Father Christmas" by Greg Lake

[@DruncanUK]

Christmas isn't Christmas in UK without both of them!

[@Metrosplash]

I’m a huge Roy Wood fan. I saw him perform in NYC shortly after 9/11 and the village with his Big Band. I love IWICBCED!

[@3dragonfliesdance]

I first heard this song the first year of COVID. I burst into tears, because even though the lyrics are timeless, they could've been written for the year we had had. I really needed the magic of Christmas that year and each year since. . . .so "thank God it's Christmas!" really spoke to me and felt like a hug from Freddie. I kept wondering "How have I not heard this song before?!" I'm so grateful to have come across it and it'll always be a part of my Christmas music. It's super wonderful to have Freddie's beautiful, soul grabbing voice singing a Christmas song. Touches me deeply. I agree with you guys, there's just something about Freddie's voice that grabs all of you and is hard to put into words. Thanks for appreciating such a special soul and voice! I love seeing how much he touches you guys. Sending you and your family lots of Christmas magic!

[@debbiecook8777]

Same here

[@maureenalder8905]

Always love watching Rob's reactions to Freddie songs...Amber is a sweetheart..Happy Christmas love from your London family ❤ 💙 🇬🇧

[@jennhen2675]

Thank you for reacting to this. I cannot believe I never heard it before!!💖

[@simply_psi]

Freddie was considering having surgery to correct his overbite from his protruding upper teeth, but the surgeon could not guarantee it would not change his voice, so he chose not to have it done, as he said his music was more important to him than his looks. A true legend.

[@terryroper5860]

Freddie had such control over his voice and was able to reach more octaves than most singers. I love his voice, too!

[@terrilabeth7366]

Love Queen, they always manage to put their own particular meaning and spin and actually message to any song they do. The message matters today as much today as it did all those years ago. ❤️🎄

[@karendavis2668]

I've never heard this one! Thank you for introducing me. I love Christmas songs and this definitely makes my playlist. Merry Christmas! ❤️

[@joshuacaldwell5270]

Gayla Peevey's 'I Wanna Hippopotamus for Christmas' the kiddos will love it, it's mine & the Lils favorite Lol ... I believe Gayla was like 5yrs old when she wrote & sang it, its great stuff.

[@ashleynichole744]

I would love to see you react to Live Aid! Queens performance was AMAZING!

[@paulmargett9360]

For more stunning Freddie vocals check out his duet with Montserrat Caballe "Barcelona". Much love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@debramoore7513]

Christmas was Freddie’s favorite holiday! 🎄☃️🌟⭐️💫✨☀️ He was a very giving & generous man!! Merry Christmas 🎁

[@steveb1670]

When Amber used the words " jumped on the train loving Queen " it reminded me of another Queen hit I think you'd love. " Breakthru " The setting for the video is brilliant and the beat rocks that queen magic. Also, now I've used the word " magic ", " A Kind of Magic " should make your list too

[@kimcutts424]

Loved it. 😍 And can you believe it was released in 1984!

[@strawberryeyes3496]

I think that statue is in Montreux in Switzerland, Queen bought a studio there in the 70s and Freddie lived there for a while because he loved the peace and solitude there.

[@Shrykespeare]

Whoo! Been ages since I've heard this!! I think this makes a cool DOZEN Queen songs you've done! If you want another ROCKIN' Xmas song, do "Christmas is the Time To Say I Love You" By Billy Squier. Question... when are you guys going to do another live stream? AND ALSO.... you guys are going to hit 700 posted videos on this channel this Friday! Congratulations!

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

GUYS, THE OTHER CHRISTMAS-SEASON QUEEN SONG IS A "WINTER'S TALE". THE OFFICIAL MV IS BEAUTIFUL AND YOU ALSO GET TO SEE LYRICS WRITTEN IN FREDDIE'S OWN HANDWRITING.

[@karentaylor8487]

Not a Christmas song, but I'm sure Jay will love it. Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe sing BARCELONA. Such a powerful song for 2 amazing singers

[@rubentullenaar2934]

You two should also react to “A Winters Tale” by Queen. It is one of the last songs Freddie wrote, practically on hos deathbed…. Just writing the stuff he saw from his appartement in Montreux. And the way he sings it makes me cry all the time.

[@kdm71291]

I've never heard of this, either...and I'm a 58 yo classic rock fan! It's very nice.

[@LMTino]

Queen released a new animated video with this song....quite charming. I don't know why this isn't OUT THERE moreso with the holidays. Certainly could use a new addition...Especially since "it's been a long hard year."

[@janiceduke1205]

"Thank God It's Christmas" is a Christmas single by the British rock band Queen. It was written by lead guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. 1984. Freddie Mercury had a deep-rooted love for everything Christmas, with a lifelong generosity of spirit. May spoke of the creation of the track, "This was Roger [Taylor]'s composition, mainly, except he didn't have a chorus," he said. "So I contributed the chorus and we worked on it together, to cut a long story short. And then, when it was almost finished, we presented it to Freddie, who loved it and did a beautiful vocal. I think it's just the most understated vocal, and I love it, you know." ..

[@terryweir8352]

Hi Guys, this was originally scheduled to be released in 1984, but Band Aid got together and recorded Do They Know It's Christmas, so Queen decided not to release it, also Queen recorded their album called The Works and Thank God It's Christmas didn't make the album cut, but you can find it on Queen's Greatest Hits 3!! 😀 😀 RIP, Freddie Mercury, 1946 - 1991 🙏 🙏 It was written by Brian May and Roger Taylor 😀 😀

[@jscho8674]

It still blows my mind that he passed all the way back in '91. Still remember clearly the moment I heard!

[@justinecurry7237]

I highly recommend checking out the video for “Father Christmas” by The Kinks! One of the most rocking Christmas songs ever!

[@gregwatson3300]

I've recommended this one as well.

[@davidfine7764]

My favorite Christmas song

[@FinMacShark]

Queen A Winter's Tale is just an amazing song ,one before he died ,check it out

[@najiaansari6483]

The lyrics have a special resonance this year...

[@dannybryant7988]

If you do only one more Queen reaction it must be Queen live at Live Aid. The 1985 concert to feed starving children in Africa. It's one of their best performances ever, and that's saying a lot.

[@pauloleite3456]

too much love will kill you, another great one from queen

[@richardnoffke296]

Slade , Merry Christmas Everybody owned the top spot on the charts in England for weeks . It is such a fun song from this pioneer glam rock band

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Hey beautiful RSR Fam, Hope your having a Blessed day...Queen is so Phenomenal, Brilliance just leaked from Freddies pores...Love it, Thank you for the smile and sway, Peace

[@JeansDolls]

It’s not Christmas until you hear Wizard sing I wish it could be Christmas every day! Or Slade sing Merry Xmas everybody.

[@paulraymond959]

Good song good reaction

[@korinalacount2664]

So glad u listened to this

[@renyauger4560]

XMAS REQUEST - There are not many songs from our lifetime that have achieved “classic” status. In 1984 their were too, the profits from both went to charity. Do They Know It’s Christmas changed how artists could use their influence & it’s magic but the more perfect pure Christmas song released in 1984 is still one of the most played songs every year, Wham’s Last Christmas written by the late, great George Michaels. It’s not really Christmas without this timeless 80’s mega hit.

[@deonneparrish9850]

That wave up and down with the notes you are talking about is called a glissando or slide between notes.

[@patrickhanekamp2761]

I had the same on my bucketlist, so a couple of years back we went to Montreux to see the statue. Their recordingstudio is there as well. Beside that, Montreux is lovely. As others mentioned in the reactions. A Winter's tale is also very beautiful. That last album 'made in heaven' is extraordinary considering the pain Freddie must have had. 'Heaven for everyone' is one of my alltime Queen favorites.

[@candiland1007]

Freddie is definitely the worlds greatest showman! There will never be another Freddie but thankfully we have old records and KZbin to relive all his greatness. I heard a new Christmas song (well new to me)called Every Christmas by Sam Shrieve that I feel will be right up Ambers alley!! Merry Christmas to you all!!

[@pattyestrada6]

“Don’t Stop Me Now” and “Killer Queen” for two songs of theirs that you haven’t reacted to yet.

[@bakercarl8518]

Oh my goodness, y'all just crushed it. Is that a tear ? Love y'all, Happy Holidays.

[@adamsgrad93]

My favorite Christmas song, I love Queen.

[@iangrant3615]

Thank you for reacting to this. If you really do enjoy Freddie's voice, please do react to his classic hit BARCELONA, truly epic vocals and orchestration.

[@evillyn7895]

On Queen's first album there is a wonderful track, "Jesus". I highly recommend you give it a listen, as well as it's companion track " Mad the Swine"...they ran out of room on the album so "Mad the Swine" was dropped, but Freddie wrote them to be played together. Amber, honey, keep doing whatever it is that you're doing 'cause you glow, girl!

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Really love his voice in this song , haven’t heard this one thanks for doing it .

[@patriciatownsend]

I've never heard this one either. Great song!

[@erikagholston6610]

This is my first time hearing this song. I really liked the video. So many cute animals you have to love it.

[@roballen5718]

2 of the UK's favourite Christmas songs, are 'I Wish it could be Christmas, everyday' by Wizard, and 'Merry Christmas, Everybody', by Slade. both can be seen on TOTP videos

[@catherinebent7307]

Yay 🎄👏👏 love Freddie, John, Roger and Brian.. I'd love your reaction to "days of our lives'. Bring tissues xx

[@waynegillham6894]

One cannot experience Christmas music without listening to Amy Grant. “Grownup Christmas List” is amazing!

[@pladuke71]

Didn't think there was a Christmas song that existed that I've never heard. Amazing! I still want to plug my favorite original, country Christmas song, Alan Jackson's "Let It Be Christmas". Beautiful song that your whole family will love!

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Oh sweet summer child, there is a band called the Darkness that have two that you probably don't know. If you don't know the Darkness they are a real band, but don't take life seriously kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqO5mGSqpLKtq9E and kzbin.info/www/bejne/epO0kKmIe9KZmrc

[@beauregardglenwood8115]

Queen is the best.... John Lennon's "So this is Christmas" you'll love it.

[@jscho8674]

Whoa!!! I haven't heard this one in YEARS! Love it. ❤

[@jeffreynolds922]

Great vid as usual! You really need to hear Emerson, Lake and Palmer's Father Christmas. It'll blow your mind.

[@srag2115]

Greg Emerson

[@leftcoaster67]

Greg Lake: I believe in Father Christmas?

[@jeffreynolds922]

@@leftcoaster67 Yes

[@da_Bernd]

Queen with "a Winters tale" ist sooooo beautiful

[@robnorrisradio]

Thank you for giving this one a crack. I mentioned this as a request last month, and I'm glad you liked it! If memory serves, the sculpture of Freddie Mercury is located at Lake Geneva, Switzerland. As my mother would say, save your pennies. I'm not sure how much Elton John you've reacted to, so how about we start off with the same song of his that introduced me to him: Crocodile Rock.

[@garyslevin121]

Love queen my hole life ! Never heard this song. Awesome!

[@lesleypulling129]

A very apt song after another long covid year!!! Chris Rea ' driving home for Christmas" gets you in the mood a favourite of my family as we used to listen to it every year when we were literally driving home for Christmas made us so excited to reunite with family and friends ! Merry Christmas to your family for my family xxxx🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁

[@Teletran35]

OMG I had never heard of this song beforeIts great to hear a new song for me at least from Queen

[@Juli-fc4jo]

Ohhh I love it! 😍 such a beautiful song! Thank you for your amazing reaction!

[@joebabe302]

You guys really need to react to Queen at Live Aid. I’ll assume you’ve seen the movie but nothing compares to the real thing!! You’ll LOVE IT 😍

[@IMRDP]

Absolutely LOVE IT❣‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼❤💙

[@jennydeville5758]

First time hearing this! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@cathyneve830]

The song that made me fall in love with Freddies voice

[@seanwilliams9443]

Thank you for reacting to my fav Xmas song, I once played this 15 times in a row on a car journey to my kids when they were small, they still remind me of it every year (and they are now 33 and 28). Another Xmas banger you will enjoy and appreciate is "Christmas Time (Don't let the bells end)" by the Darkness

[@karenstanley6991]

Vince Vance & the Valiants - All I want for Christmas is You

[@gypsyroadhog]

Slade-Merry Christmas Everybody is classic and enters the chart nearly every year

[@shippermd]

My very favorite Christmas Song, Ever!! YOU guys would love: Butterfly Kisses And This Woman's Work

[@guystjohngrabham9771]

one for Amber. Steve Harley & the cockney Rebel singing Come up and see me

[@edkrause7848]

The Ramones have a Christmas song, "Merry Christmas (I Don't Want to Fight Tonight".

[@otisroseboro5613]

Love this Christmas song classic

[@barblibrarian]

Another new one for me. Have to listen to it a few times to catch the lyrics, but so far it’s great.

[@karenj3611]

Yay, thanks for doing this one.

[@monalisaganser5813]

Love this song! Thanks. 🎄❄🎁🎅🤶😇🎸

[@alanbatt]

J and Amber this song is lovely to hear Freddies vocals at his most goose bumping react to Exercises in Free Love its just Freddie and a piano I love this then you must try Freddie sings opera Barcelona out of this world amazing

[@vikingvibes75]

My dream too! Switzerland to see Freddie’s statue!! ❤️

[@Sportsref13]

I actually heard an Australian Christmas song the other day.. that I had never heard before... "White Wine in the Sun" by Tim Minchin

[@stevedavis6676]

Love this song, love Christmas, It’s Christmas by Slade is also well worth I listen.Happy Christmas to everyone out there.

[@LarryMillerDWWilf]

Luther Vandross Every Christmas is a must

[@BardOfAndromeda]

You can actually see that statue in Montreaux, Switzerland, where Freddie spent much of his last few months. The UK and Ireland had some wonderful, original Christmas hits in the 70s and 80s. Check out: Mud - Lonely This Christmas Wizzard - I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday Jonah Lewie - Stop The Cavalry Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas Chris de Burgh - A Spaceman Came Travelling The Pogues feat. Kirsty McColl - Fairytale of New York Elton John - Step Into Christmas Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody

[@kvoltti]

This one hit harder last year and this one as well

[@freyjagudjonsdottir4261]

My favorite christmas song!!

[@pambeck2124]

Wonderful reaction! Thanks and a shout out from a fellow Wagoner Oklahoman. You guys are awesome!!

[@brentcox7772]

Wow that was cool!!🤘🔥🎄

[@billwieland8497]

For Female Friday: Ronnie Spector - ‘Be My Baby’ Bette Midler - ‘From a Distance’ Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’ Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ Other notables: Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’ Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’ Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’ Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’ Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’

[@JanS1]

There's an official video for this song that's quite lovely. Makes for a much better experience. A Winter's Tale is also great...go official for that too.

[@cheryloakley8334]

Freddie loved Christmas, not to receive gifts but to give them.

[@cattsunn]

Nice! So glad you did this one!

[@DianaJG8]

There's more than 1 Bee Gee's statue. There's a Bee Gee's Walk-Way in Australia with at least two statues and all kinds of write-ups on both walls of this walk-way highlighting their careers. Then there's another one where they were born in The Isle of Man. 😊

[@cindybeck5643]

Love your shirt Amber!