Roger Taylor | Say It's Not True | Official Lyric Video | First Time Reaction

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

I just found an interview where he told that he learnt to sing in a church choir as a boy - and he learnt the guitar before he learned the drums and realized that it was his talent - - he also plays the bass and the piano - - and under lockdown he made an album - outsider ' all on his own.

[@picothehuskymalamutepc9222]

Wow, beautiful song!! And Roger sings veryyyyy nice .he's brilliant

[@pattylisk6170]

What a wonderful reaction Hap .Thankyou

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@denisepallin5316]

First time hearing this song and I’m in tears… the message, the beauty… it’s haunting. As a single mom and cancer survivor, this also hits on multiple levels. Had I been diagnosed 8 years earlier, I wouldn’t have survived. But I was lucky to have the right “cocktail” available. I was 21 when Freddie passed and it was- and still is- such a huge loss 💛

[@lindastodola691]

Freddie’s death and the beginning of the fight against AIDS. Roger is a man of deep compassion!💛

[@terrilabeth7366]

Roger Taylor is brilliant. Another part of this comes from the time it was written, the AIDS crisis, HIV leading up to AIDS. We were losing so many, so, so many, and we did go through a period of people not being able to afford the medicine, it was a crisis, and it lasted for what seemed like forever. From the first I heard of it until we had the medicine, it was YEARS, and then we all went through the thing of can you afford this cocktail to hopefully extend your life and then save your life. It was honestly heartbreaking. It was also not a very nice time amongst people, so judgemental, so critical, of a lifestyle choice. That has also taken us years to work through and we still have a ways to go unfortunately. It is why Freddie waited until the night before he died to announce he had AIDS. And he was still surrounded by press, constant speculation, it just made the entire thing more heartbreaking. And he captures that moment, long moment in time perfectly in this song. You can hear the pain, feel the pain. I have long admired the remaining members of Queen by sticking by Freddie, this cannot be said enough, during a time when people were just not nice about it. It speaks to who they are as people, their character, their belief systems. It doesn’t matter who you are, who you choose to love, you are still my friend and you always will be my friend. It is a lesson we all need to learn. ❤️ Roger

[@bettybaby63]

Well said.

[@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497]

Very heartfelt. I watched Roger singing this Live. He says this song is dedicated to Freddie. And at the end, you can see how Roger tries not to cry... We have to remember Freddie and Roger lived together and ran a Market stall together before Queen. They were the naughty boys..the fun lovers.. they were proper buddies and all of Queen were a family. I can only imagine how the boys and Freddie's close friends still feel daily. Brian and Roger say they think of Freddie every day. Freddie was the life and soul that had an aura about him..everyone gravitated to him..he was a magnet. The most kind and generous guy according to all those that knew him. Not to forget the creative genius in music, with composition, song writing and production. There is no doubt Freddie was born to do what he did. A super nova.

[@barrys1342]

Morning Hap I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 I saw this live at 46664, my whole life I dreamed of seeing Queen & there they were Shining brightest amongst all the stars that day Mandela leading the way What a concert to watch ❤️❤️❤️

[@deeyears3978]

Thank you my dear friend Hap for reacting to Say It’s True. Yes, it is a song of true love towards Freddie, they, Roger and Freddie, we’re closer than brothers! And no Roger didn’t play the guitar in this song he sang and played maracas. There is another video of this showing him signing with his band and I think his voice is even more beautiful! The first time I heard this I was in tears! Our time on earth is very short Freddie’s was shorter than most. The cocktails for life were beginning to be discovered shortly after he passed and we do have so many now but as Roger said so many can’t afford! This song really pulls at your heart and I could tell by watching your face it pulled at yours. Thank you again for doing your emotional reaction and playing this gorgeous song. Love ❤️ from across the pond, Dee

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

the timing of this song, - the misunderstanding we have in the world today and everyone is quick to fight and jump down each others throats. All we have now are videos of Queen from eons ago!! and how we all wish all 4 were together playing their awesome music here on earth! Thanks Dee! The show must go on.

[@debramoore7513]

Love your comment Dee!! How are you doing? 💞💞

[@Stephanie-240.]

hi Hap🙂Roger Taylor wrote the song in 2003 especially for Nelson Mandela’s association “46664”, an association for the fight against AIDS in South Africa. In fact, all proceeds from the sale of the single were donated to the association. thank you for the reaction 😉

[@bluebell3720]

it was good that they did that but they allowed it to be downloaded for free which doesn't make sense and will lower the amount they make

[@sherryheim5504]

Roger is so talented. Jeff Beck plays guitar on this track so that explains the amazing guitar work. This was only the third take on this song which is surprising since Beck is such a perfectionist it can take forever to get his parts to the level he will accept on a recording. Roger is also an excellent guitar player, by the way. Oh My!!...those high notes. Though this song is one of sorrow, it also has a peaceful and soothing quality to it. This is a beautiful song, thank you for reacting to it.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

i agree with the peacefulness of the song ! watching the sun set - and thinking of the yester years. Thanks Sherry!

[@grandtheftmanualv945]

I didn't actually know that Beck played on this. I actually assumed that Rog was just 'being influenced' by Beck's sound/style.

[@debramoore7513]

Fantastic guitar by Jeff Beck!

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

I'm shocked and speechless after this..I'm used to Roger's voice sounding raspy, so much like Rod Stewart and I wouldn't recognize him at first, he sounds different, like another person...What an emotional singing, so much pain and grief, the way he cries out: "Say it's not True!"..He's piercing with his voice right through the soul..And that guitar, really, is that Brian? Whoever plays it, dear God, how beautiful was that!

[@markpalmer7215]

The great Jeff Beck on guitar

[@snjezanasiklic8934]

@@markpalmer7215 Thank you!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

agree ~ too shocked to believe it was all real. Thanks for confirming about Jeff Beck too.

[@debramoore7513]

Amazing song!

[@Terri6868]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I saw Roger & Jeff Beck doing a performance together. But I really didn’t realize what it was about. It’s on You Tube

[@juliananelson475]

Beautiful job by Roger- can hear the deep grief- fresh tears

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

no one is ever over it.

[@second_conflict]

Wow. Pretty sure this is now officially my favorite track from Roger. As you said, the love and grief is so palpable and beautiful. And the song is just *expertly* crafted, too. That phrase "magic cocktails for lives" referencing the gamechanger of the AIDS triple cocktail and that change from the denial of the line "can't be happening to me" to the pleading "could be happening to me" is just so good. As a poet, I've got to fully admit to being jealous of both the emotion and technical skill here. An absolutely great tribute for Nelson Mandela, Freddie, and all the victims of the AIDS epidemic.

[@deeyears3978]

My dear friend Hap, thank you for your emotional and heartfelt reaction I cried so hard first time I heard it! Yes Roger and Freddie were more than friends, they loved each other like brothers and Roger shows his love and his lifetime of grieving for Freddie. I n this song Roger really wears his heart on his sleeve. No Roger didn’t play the guitar in this song. There’s another video with him and his band where he only plays moroccos and his voice is much more beautiful! Freddie passed shortly before they first had any cocktails for these horrible diseases that people can’t afford even now. Again my friend, thanks for your reaction to this heart wrenching song. Love ❤️ from across the pond,Dee

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

"when we think we know it all, we know nothing at all" - I did my best to just hear the music but whoa, I kept it under wraps. So glad I can shed a few now after reading all the comments. Peace to all.

[@chrisy8989]

I'd never really thought of Roger being a sensitive soul but this surprised me. Beautiful song and great reaction, Hap.

[@grandtheftmanualv945]

If you've not heard it, check out Small by Queen + Paul Rodgers. Even though Paul sang it, it's written by Roger and I think it's one of his most beautiful songs!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

type: HAP3SPEAKZ OLD FRIENDS - on youtube. It will pop up ! Thanks Chris :) otherwise here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5TChIBpf7iLrqs I got to sort out the RT playlist for this dear gentleman.

[@chrisy8989]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ Thanks, Hap. The memory's not what it was...

[@deeyears3978]

@@chrisy8989 The first video I saw was the one that Roger said “this is dedicated to Freddie” the KZbin picture for it, was in black and white with Roger and his band standing in the middle. Roger’s voice was so sweet and heart moving I couldn’t help but cry my eyes! I also have a cd of the original when Paul Rogers was with Queen and there is no comparison with the video I described.

[@chrisy8989]

@@deeyears3978 , I saw Queen + Paul Rodgers but I can't remember what was in the setlist, so I don't know if I heard it live or not.

[@itzel1735]

Bob. I still think of you. Almost every day. 25 years later. “Can’t be happening to you”

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

sorry for your loss

[@3ScotsInk]

I had a Bob in my life, too. He died of AIDS on 8/30/94. RIP Bob & Bob and all the other lives lost, and still being lost, often because they & their families can't afford the proper medication/s.

[@itzel1735]

@@3ScotsInk 💔

[@karolyn8644]

Thank you for reacting to this passionate song by Roger Taylor. He certainly wrote some fine songs. About "the size of the crime," part of the crime also was how the world ignored AIDS early on. Too many people just tried to sweep it under the rug or dismiss it as something that was seen as happening to a particular group of marginalized and sometimes despised men. That attitude was reflected even in some of the derogatory names they called the disease. Even some heads of state, such a Ronald Regan, dismissed it as inconsequential and not a concern worth the expenditure of research money. Yes, a big part of the crime. When I die I'll have my kids ask friends to make donations to the Mercury Phoenix Trust rather than send flowers.

[@heatherqualy9143]

Roger’s solo work is fascinating to go through as he ages. This is the guy who tried to refuse to sing the line “I’m happy at home” for You’re My Best Friend, and fought tooth and nail to get Dreamer’s Ball off the album Jazz, because he thought they were too soppy and cheesy. But then later in life, he writes some of the most beautiful, emotional songs like this one, Small, Sunny Day, Be My Gal, Smile, and the most calming song ever recorded IMO, Happiness?

[@LeroyBrown84]

Wow, those are the ones 👍😮😉

[@wenchemoberg3602]

Love to watch you when you play Queen love this amazing band and love Freddie missed him. My greatings from norway 🇸🇯🌹❤️

[@johnfarmer7119]

First time hearing this song. I am so glad I am aware of it, now. Such a touching song. Thanks you, both,for the suggestion and for the reaction. 🕊

[@LornaGarcia-k5j]

This is my first time to hear this song. So sad. I become emotional😭💔 Love Roger for this❤ Thanks Hap.

[@elizabethrodriguez1095]

My tears won't let the words come to my mind, both the song and your incredible reaction were so beautiful, Hap3speaksz! Every part of this masterpiece of emotion feels like tears for Freddie and all those we've lost, that we can't make sense of. You've done it again, Friend. One of your finest videos to date. Thank you so very much.

[@marggie4129]

I know it was at an Aids benefit...but we know he was thinking of dear Freddie. Just beautiful...Great reaction Hap!

[@carmemdejesus7415]

Beautiful heartbreaking song!!!! Get goosebumps whenever I hear it. I understand Roger wrote it for Freddie. He also wrote anorher one "Old Friends". Great reaction Hap.

[@debbiecook8777]

First time hearing this beautiful, touching song. The sound of Roger’s voice and that guitar crying. Thank you for this reaction.

[@debramoore7513]

😩 OMG HAP! 😩 Great reaction! The moment the song started I was emotional 🌸🌸 I wish we would learn to love better & not default to hate!! Life is not that long & can be much shorter for others! 🥺 The guitar is weeping! I can’t imagine how much Roger loves & misses Freddie! 😩 “Say it’s not truuuee” ... Awwww man! 💘

[@barbaraaschwingelswihart572]

Jeff beck. Playing the guitar. Rip Jeff. Greatly missed

[@joymaxs2874]

This was heartbreaking.. it's beautifully sung by Roger ❤️ with deep love. Hap your reaction was so heartfelt. 🌼

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

we think we know it all, but we know... nothing at all.

[@gracek4309]

I didn’t expect this. There’s so much pain&love in his voice. Yes, the guitar also sounds like it’s singing. 💙 thanks for ur sincere reaction 💛🎧

[@melinakristinmercury9586]

Omg poor Roger, absolut fantastic and incredible sad song, yeah really hearthbreaking 🥺😢 and Yes Roger plays Ukulele and guitar too, great react. Thank you for sharing Hap......luv

[@wenchemoberg3602]

Roger Taylor amazing voice wow Brian May so amazing one his red spesial guitar beautiful song. Thank you for sharing

[@stefanhueckelheim]

Rodger is one of my favorits

[@Issy-fz9pp]

Wow what a beautiful song. There's nothing more to say. The song says it all thanks Dee, thanks Hap.

[@deeyears3978]

So welcome Issy.

[@cristiona22]

This song is so sad and so beautifully sung by my Rog. That’s all I can say , thank you Hap, I’ve been pleading with reactors to react to this song and you did . Again, a big thank you so much . No it’s Jeff Beck on guitar not Roger. Amazing song and so beautifully sung and played . .

[@DianeSmith0946]

Rogers voice is just beautiful ....what a haunting, beautiful song. I have heard this song many times, but never listened to it like this. thank you for this reaction.

[@johnniekilgore3499]

Someone said that the guitar sounded like it was singing, to me it sounded like it was waleing and crying in grief. It expresses a deep love and pain. This song brought tears to my eyes and feww songs do that to me. Roger was expressing his deep, deep grief at Freddys death and at the real, very real depth of his and all our loss of Freddy and every one that was lost to aides.

[@carlajimenez5483]

Beautiful song from Roger to Freddie they all had so much love

[@alicefarr3927]

The music is so good and you can feel the pain🥲

[@Anisabell2]

Hands down to Roger Taylor, such a pungent song. What more to say but truly appreciate the immense love that this song carries. It's hard not to cry...well, there I totally failed 😪😪😪 One day I'll be able to listen to this song and not to cry...or not. Really, who cares? Does that really matter? The feeling, the gut feeling is what matters, I think.

[@Terri6868]

Hap it’s Jeff Beck playing guitar. He use to play with Rod Stewart. He is one of the best. Great song thanks Dee! Would you do On Foreign Sand by Roger. The video or live is great. He co wrote the with a heavy medal player with XJapan. Yoshiki plays drums & piano. The live is great to see what Yoshiki can do. This song is ment for today. Thanks Hap it’s a beautiful song. I remember seeing Roger & Jeff Beck performing together. 🥁🤘🏼

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

I get that, - certainly meant for today. Appreciate the back story there. Thanks.

[@deeyears3978]

Quite welcome Teresa

[@traceythompson6897]

Yes Foreign Sand is definitely one to check out, brilliant song.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

An absolutely beautiful song sung beautifully by Roger one of my favourites ❤️ so glad you’re delving into Roger’s solo work he is an amazing musician x there is a live video with Jeff Beck playing guitar & Roger’s son Rufus playing the drums x

[@donnaj9769]

Yes, I agree that is a good live rendition of this song!

[@barbaraaschwingelswihart572]

This song gives me chills everytime I hear it. Roger put all his love and sorrow into a emotional and biuesy tribute. Love Roger❤️

[@Svatidas]

Beautiful song, wonderful reaction. This has left me in tears. ❤️😢❤️

[@MusicLover-dt7ic]

Wow, such a beautiful soulful song. Guessed right away this was written about Freddie. Thanks Hap.

[@sigridschulz3201]

Wow, what a wonderful song, the song touch my heart. I never heard it

[@claudiabetia5515]

I love his critical songs like Unblinking eye and Dear Mr Murdoch

[@michelletammydenney1417]

They were Best Best friends♥️

[@markpalmer7215]

The guitar is by the great Jeff Beck. Say it not true was originally a song written for Nelson Mandela and his aids charity all about getting the letter of aids diagnosis and all that entails. It was a Queen & Paul Rodgers song first and a version is on the Cosmos rocks album. Obviously got some connection with Freddie but not written specifically for him

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

thanks for confirming Mark.

[@itzel1735]

Yup. ‘Great’ describes Jeff Beck. One of THE best guitarists. I really like him and Rod Stewart covering Curtis Mayfield’s iconic “People Get Ready”

[@grandtheftmanualv945]

I believe it was the other way round, Roger made his version first and it was then remade for the single and Cosmos Rocks album.

[@markpalmer7215]

@@grandtheftmanualv945 it was originally written for the 4664 concert in 2003 and performed by Queen (Brian & Roger with David Stewart too), this was then reworked for the cosmos rocks which was the first recorded version and then it was reworked again for this version that was included on Rogers last solo album fun on earth

[@markpalmer7215]

@@grandtheftmanualv945 this was the original and debut, but like invincible hope & the call, the other Queen songs performed that night were not recorded in studio....kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpXEYWWEjZhnrdE

[@theaterpup3466]

This song is still relevant these days. “It’s hard to believe the size of the crime.”

[@hillaryduguid9855]

Love that song😍😍😍

[@karenj3611]

That was beautiful

[@eviedawes9014]

Yes Roger Taylor plays guitar very well🖤💋

[@korinalacount2664]

never heard this so beautiful,poignant,sad,and wonderful

[@sumerfluffy]

Very beautiful & emotional song ❤️ Love the reaction ❤️❤️❤️ Awesome song pick Dee!

[@deeyears3978]

Sumer, thank you!

[@Svatidas]

There is a short documentary about the depth of friendship between Roger and Freddie. I'll try to find it; it's very touching.

[@denikennedy6675]

JUST BEAUTIFUL!! FROM BEGINNING TO END!! SINCERE AND HEARTFELT REACTION, HAP!! ❤🙏 Dee excellent song choice!

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

thanks --- i am listening to this more now thanks to everyone's comments. I have to go back and see what I missed or felt.

[@deeyears3978]

Thank you Deni. Check out the other videos especially the one that shows Roger standing in black and white small circle of light. His voice is even more beautiful! On KZbin with his band and he dedicates it to Freddie! That’s the first time I saw the video or heard the song and I cried like a baby!

[@tanya4025]

Love this 🤎 he did several live....👍

[@michelletammydenney1417]

Your 100 percent correct♥️♥️♥️

[@debpaynepurnell6131]

This has a great Blues feel to it.

[@alethamarsh6583]

First time hearing this tears rolling thank you hap3 😍

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

no need to thank me, thank yourself and everyone else for watching this and experiencing it together. Thank you from me to you too.

[@alethamarsh6583]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I really enjoy your reactions thank you you're definitely one of my favorite reactors because I watch every Queen reaction however I'm not really dived into Brian and Roger's individual catalog heavily

[@debramoore7513]

😩😩 OMG - Thanks Hap & Aletha for your comments!!

[@alethamarsh6583]

@@debramoore7513 hi friend ,💗

[@jerrydawson3686]

Queen paul rodgers did a fantastic live version with all three singing verses during live shows during european tour in 08

[@lcbcreative]

Beautiful song. Beautiful reaction. I’m in a public place right now - I will not cry! 😢😳

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

then we can shed those tears for you.

[@lcbcreative]

@@HAP3SPEAKZ I appreciate that ! 🥰😷. A face mask hides many things, but not red watery eyes. Rogers voice is just beautiful on this song.

[@elkevera]

I literally came running over here to you after having watched the most ignorant reaction to this song on a channel, I just bumped into on my home page. - It is such a relieve listening to someone who knows what he is talking about. Thank you Hap, I feel better now ☮

[@szilvianagy9897]

It is really beautiful and touching song. I did not know this. Thanks HAP for you showing me this.

[@The1queencollector]

Love this, the original Queen and Paul Rogers version was a free download single apon its release.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

whoa - that is right. In my opinion the gift of music - is only as good as it gets if it`s shared.

[@deeyears3978]

I have the cd of Queen and Paul Rogers , Roger T sang the song but not nearly as beautifully as in the video on KZbin where the picture shows Roger with his band in a circle of light. It’s the most beautiful rendition by Roger!

[@The1queencollector]

@@deeyears3978 I have that too, it got issued later on, great track though

[@michelletammydenney1417]

Fresh for Freddie

[@Natalie-gb3gu]

Beautiful version of this song- Queen+Paul Rodgers live in Ukraine 2008 Please react to Let me live

[@grandtheftmanualv945]

The song is referring to AIDs. It was written to back up the 46664 campaign in South Africa - that number being Nelson Mandela's prison number. Hap, there is footage of Queen playing at a few 46664 concerts (which they helped organise too). Check them out The AIDs drug scandal is the crime being sung about.

[@kenholst3541]

Roger taylor song Surrender is another well done song addressing domestic violence

[@davebain2656]

Love Surrender. The song was promoted by the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary

[@alicefarr3927]

They have another one, hand above the water, that is great🥲❤️❤️

[@davebain2656]

I think you'll find it's called No One But You (Only The Good Die Young)

[@susancooper3111]

Roger must ache so deeply in his heart knowing shortly after Freddie decided to stop taking any recommended meds to stave off the progression of his disease, medical discoveries began to do just that, it was little more than a year or 2 if I recall correctly, because I think of it constantly... "if only" This song is Roger's grief expressed thru his usual instruments, his music & his beautiful voice. The wailing guitar is almost a substitute for his tears that must occur in his private moments thinking of his lost brother Freddie. The stars on the screen ✨ as Hap points out, are such a reminder of our own mortality as well as Freddie's. This entire song is a work of art in so many ways. I just got a news article pop up on my cellphone last week how Roger found out the huge 20 foot high bronze statue of Freddie, previously in front of the theater for years where the musical ( "Time" ?) about Queen was , has been long hidden away in some building basement. He was so annoyed that he is presently fighting for a "property variance " permit to allow this very larger than normal 'object' as the town of Surrey calls it, to be installed on his private property in the yard of his home in Surrey. It may have been done by now, I can't seem to get any updated info. BUT HOW SWEET IS THAT? Knowing it's Roger, I know he'll not give up, this is too personal for him. If anyone knows anything please reply to my comment, surely we would all love to see him get the permit.

[@susancooper3111]

@Ker thanx for the input, but are we positive it is that particular statue that's been there quite awhile? I know about that one but he talked about a 20 footer or so in a RECENT request for a permit due to the town needing to approve it for Surrey. The comment about Freddie would have thought it too small makes me think it must already be the one from in front of the theater & found in a basement which would have outraged Roger for certain ! . But the news that popped up was very current .I knew he had "a statue" of Freddie all along, then oddly I read about his trying recently for approval so that would mean a different one?. I thought the one he's had for years was something different in the pose. Anyone have any idea how to solve this puzzle?. Im a Virgo so it will drive me nuts ☺ Does anyone know absolutely not guessing? I sure don't. I do have Peter Hince's email but I don't think from what he is involved in now that he's even in touch with Roger or Brian. And off topic, have any of you seen P. Hince's photography or rather his magnificent artwork with his cameras? Not the photos of Queen or other people but rather his incredibly imaginative landscapes & underwater artistic work? It is beautifully inspired & so original. That's why he tried to quit Queen before the last few concerts but Freddie asked him to please just finish the last with him. Peter's dream came true too, always wanted to be a professional photographer. I'm so happy for him, what a lovely man he is, so funny & such s polite gentleman. I read his book twice ...it was so well written & told of HIS EXPERIENCES with Freddie that no one else would be able to... he's articulate,, honest & sometimes hilarious 🤣 . But above all, he had such respect for him, calling him a genius & the fond memory of his last meeting with Freddie. Anyway, anyone know the answer for sure about the statue/statues?

[@bluebell3720]

Im really confused over this story Roger has had the statue since 2014! He even posted a picture of him standing next to it in his garden There was an article Roger stole Freddie from Brian!

[@susancooper3111]

@Ker ok, I just Google "Is Roger Taylor seeking permit in 2021 to install statue on his property in Surrey. It came back with many current newspapers dated April 8, 2021 or within 2 weeks of that, that he is CURRENTLY seeking the permit for the Statue not outside the theater for the musical "TIME' that Freddie was in but fir a statue that came from the OTHER THEATER where the musical WE WILL ROCK YOU was for many years. Either there were 2 statues or he never got the permit for it & they caught up with him since he's also adding a new pool house design . I'm more confused now than I was to begin with ! Just some of u Google referring specifically to getting a permit in 2021 for a statue & redesigned pool & new poolhouse... there's alot of April 2021 newspapers writing about it 🤨 . Hey, wait...doesn't this emoji look just like HAP when he often raises one eyebrow quizzically when he's questioning something in some of his Queen reactions? I always love when he does that, he looks so cute & I wonder does he even realize he does it ? HA ! Who knew there's a HAP emoji !! I think he should engrave it on some of his merch ! Ok. So please go Google all the Roger / Statue. April 2021 newspapers articles that just came out. Are there 2 statues??

[@davebain2656]

Had Freddie lived another few months, by the time the new drug came out, Freddie would have still died and probably in 1992, because he was too far gone to survive any longer

[@davebain2656]

And the statue that's in Rogers garden, is the statue that stood outside the Dominion Theater

[@gersonneto2113]

QUEEN who wants to live forever (Forever mix Kacio RMX) reaction

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

who wants to live forever, ooooh... that's a trip down memory lane.

[@reubensrose]

The size oof the crime I believes when finally and totally realizing and embracing the huge loss of someone's contribution to our world that is taken away

[@michelletammydenney1417]

Love for Freddie

[@johnnywalker1907]

Roger does play guitar and alot of instruments,but on this one it is Jeff Beck on guitar.

[@bettybaby63]

Damn, I never heard this track before. I was going to ask if this was written before or after old friends. I’m guessing now it was before, Bc there’s anger in his lyrics. The whole cost of care and help Roger sings of is interesting considering where we are today 🤷‍♀️ He said in some interview that he felt he couldn’t function for 5ish years after Freddie’s death.

[@alicefarr3927]

This one brings tears but it is beautiful 🥲❤️

[@loveym8879]

Certainly Roger must be thinking about Freddie as he wrote and sings this but it is also more broadly about the aids epidemic and the unnecessary loss of lives.This was first written for the Nelson Mandela aids charity. Although "cocktails for life" have been available since the 90s that allow people with aids to live full lives, people around the world, and in Africa especially, are dying everyday because they cannot pay for them - the pharmaceutical companies that own the rights to the medicine set the price. This is what he is referring to when he says "the size of the crime" and he's trying to bring awareness that aids could happen to any one of us -"it could happen to me." Just like the COVID vaccine is being made available to everyone around the world (so far), this could be the case for the drugs that combat aids but unbelievably, after 30 years, it still has not happened. Brian May said one in an interview that Roger Taylor is the Peter Pan of rock - he has songs against politicians, domestic abuse, and other social issues. He said in an interview that at this point in his career he feels he has a platform to comment on important matters. Love this song, love his voice, and love his social commitment to the world. Thanks you for doing this song, Hap.

[@snappysnoopy1482]

It's Jeff Beck playing the guitar

[@MAHKSALK]

Great great song from roger and very different from the album COSMOS ROCKS from QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS

[@michelletammydenney1417]

You have to hear On Foreign sand by Roger

[@reginakapaeva205]

A very touching song. Roger's best. please tell me what this song is about? I think about the moment when Freddie said he had AIDS.

[@HAP3SPEAKZ]

very touching...

[@alanberesford7900]

There is a queen version of this on the cosmos rocking album, video as well. Just as good version. This was released for world aids day.

[@snappysnoopy1482]

And listen to The Unblinking Eye, the lyrics will hit you hard.

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

The one and only Jeff Beck.

[@belindamelville8228]

😓😓😓😓xxxxxx

[@LaserRockShow]

check out the live-version, its even a lot better kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3-5ZGuXoJhri8U

[@kerenbb7722]

Sabotage by bebe rexha next pls 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥