FLAWLESS Performance | Queen - Somebody To Love | Live Montreal 1981

[@GerardPare]

Freddie Mercury was a Rock god

[@ThistleAndSea]

Queen was the real deal. 🙂

[@thenomadicrose]

No one then or now has ever commanded a stage and an audience like Freddie. No. One.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

REQUEST: Someday, could you also please react to one more live performance of: “Somebody To Love” Live at MILTON KEYNES BOWL in 1982 …The Milton Keynes rendition is actually the version that Queen included in their compilation of BEST live performances!

[@deborahbishop3300]

THE DRUMMER IS FANTASTIC !!

[@zuzauramek9850]

Freedy always said that he is not Queen in interviews. He is the lead singer of the Queen band. That there are 4 guys equal. Queen is 4 guys who wrote nr 1 songs, they all sing, play multi instruments, and write songs. Queen is in 2 Hall of Fame as a writer and as a band.

[@MomCatMeows]

My favorite rendition of this song 🥰🥰🥰

[@79mib]

If you’re could time travel, this is where I’d time travel to. ❤🎉

[@lorilxn1597]

I was listening to Queen in 1976, I was 13 that year

[@dianecostanza]

Freddie is just in a class all to himself which no one will ever match.

[@RockinMamaT]

Love love love Queen reactions❤Much love from Canada❤🇨🇦

[@barbaraanne5258]

Freddie Mercury..the perfect performer!!!

[@marvalstith2749]

Magnificent masters of musical performances . . . that's QUEEN!

[@ErinsEnergy313]

Freddie left his heart and soul on the stage for his audience, period.

[@kimclark4862]

Freddie. My first and best love.

[@ianbrooke6342]

Probably the greatest frontman ever and I doubt he will ever be surpassed. The ad-libbing is so good because of one thing - Talent.

[@peterd788]

Brian May said that Queen were a very well-oiled machine. They rehearsed and they delivered to the best of their abilities and they were very, very good. No dancing girls, no fireworks. Just them.

[@queenmiriam3058]

Miss Freddie and the guys ❤ But i’m so glad with all the vids there are and footage and KZbin reactions. This keeps their legacy alive. More Queen please and keep up the good work. Much bless!

[@lottelarsen2918]

Yes Freddie had an amazing voice...... gotta say that Roger Taylor (drums) did such an awesome job too on the backing vocals💪❤️ He still does 🙂

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Totally agree he is AMAZING love Roger ❤❤

[@Terri6868]

Roger has a fantastic rock voice.

[@yenlard6683]

Roger Taylor 🔥

[@lightatthecape2009]

Roger is often carrying the highest notes. He would have been leading any group...but one Freddy was in. Every one of them are stars.

[@JanS1]

The ad lib is my favourite. Enjoyed seeing how much you loved this. PLAY QUEEN LOUD. PQL.

[@frankaq3951]

Just....What a BAND!!!!!!!!

[@snahg2356]

I actually really appreciate the preliminary research you do on who you are reacting to. You don't come in ignorant as some do, then you proceed to give us relevant and interesting facts. Thanks so much.

[@vomit6844]

Yes good point. I hate when reactors ask a question and invite people to reply with the answer when they could easily Google the answer themselves. In fact it drives me mad when they do that. I’m getting agitated just thinking about it.

[@impudentdomain]

Nothing but talent on that stage, all of them, raw pulsating talent.

[@DeeVet1]

Actually, it was totally, IN CONTROL! Those guys rehearsed to within an inch of their lives. They employed glances, hand gestures, nods, facial expressions to project what would happen next. They each knew every nuance, every subtle gesture. Every live performance you see is ALWAYS perfection. Queen was always in sync. And, that drummer, Roger Taylor, could vocally hit notes that Freddie called his dog whistle. Implying that some notes were so high they could only be heard by dogs. All while shredding his kit.

[@MH_unknown-yt8fv]

And that is a dope a** drum set!

[@helencooper2621]

There are groups, there are bands, then there is Queen!!❤❤❤❤

[@TheresaJohns-xp4gh]

Watch live aid to see just how amazing he was with the audience

[@davidclarkson6029]

No auto tune ..no computers ..no lip sinc..All original talent...

[@lindastinehart2112]

Best frontmen evan❤

[@bucho448]

Perfection...

[@beckycourtemanche1088]

Cant go wrong with Queen! The Live Aid Concert is a must watch with Queen. A lot of people say it’s the best 22 minutes of live music. Freddie Mercury had the audience in the palm of his hands. Amazing.

[@andydurazo5337]

It was so good that it was reported that David Bowie asked “ how the f am I supposed to follow that?”

[@lindastodola691]

Queen can really gut you!! Yes Sir! Freddie’s Adkins are priceless- Roger is so incredibly talented- you know when I’m just barely in their twenties they lived on and off together- they are very tight-

[@sabrinavolpiana2363]

He was very professional! That's not beer, but tea with honey for his voice

[@lornapaningbatan711]

This is one of my favorite song of Queen. Freddie's vocal is amazing. May I suggest to please react to SOMEBODY TO LOVE version in Milton Keynes Bowl 1982 - I'm sure you will love it because it more energetic, more moves.. Thank you for your great reaction. Take care 🙂

[@Sandra-911]

And yes...even how good they are....they are better live !

[@sharonmuntz1872]

Dove down the Queen rabbit hole 4 1/2 years ago and still going! Unbelievable talent!

[@judyturner3850]

Live with Roger Taylor's backing vocals is awesome.. Thank you for posting this..😊❤

[@TammyDenney]

It’s an experience every time .

[@trendydelquendy]

My favourite thing about this is that it's not a special performance; it's just what they did.

[@jeremynelson7920]

I thought the studio version of this song was alright but this version is amazing! This is the version that is in my music rotation.

[@davidgarner3552]

gotta be one of the best performances of all time...perfect perfect perfict WOW

[@anthonyblakely399]

Everyone in Queen knew their roles and did their roles perfectly!!! I am vey Blessed to witness Queen in the Beginning an now!!! But every time I see Freddie I cry because I and others knew he was performing wih AIDS and it's many complications and there was and still is "No Cure." So, I am always Happy and sad at the same time. Great reaction!!!

[@jdhlsc169]

Gone too soon! This whole concert in Montreal is awesome!

[@jocelynmendoza4586]

The best frontman & performer ever❤Freddie Mercury, my number one band Queen ❤

[@angelashepherd4429]

Freddie was asked why he never had his teeth. He said he felt his voice may be affected. That's a true performer ❤ Lost him way too soon.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Mr. Mercury was right on point regarding a singer's teeth and how making changes in them can adversely affect vocal ability.

[@jackdbur]

Remember No electronic voice enhancement, No backing singers, Just Queen the band!

[@canal.bons.saberes]

We have seen and heard Queen on it's complete majesty: a brilliant guitarrist, a brilliant bassist, a brilliant drummer and the best possible frontmam/ singer. The four, together, sound like an Orchestra.

[@valentinazucca1942]

Yes! Like others have said, you’ve got to react to their live aid concert. It’s half hour long but so worth it!

[@jeffyoung9341]

You have just watched a Masterclass on how to be a rock n roll band! Queen live is always exceptional. There are numerous examples of Queen live. ❤️

[@leslieduncan2405]

Heaven Must have a Hell of a band.

[@Spucky50]

Wonderful. Personal favorite is Bowie and Mercury "Under Pressure."

[@florianfondecave8335]

In live, without overdub, without autotune, play-back... Just 4 amazing musicians. Pure sound.

[@micheleparadis2808]

Yes! Love Queen, love that song and chose Montréal, my hometown!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Roger Taylor on drums and backing vocals. He slays it.❤❤❤❤

[@lindamaclellan4899]

QUEEN! I was there...1981...believe me, the place was going crazy!! Never tire of re-living this fantastic concert! The entire band was on on point. The backup vocals by Roger - hitting those high notes - and Brian, too - are pure harmony! With rare exceptions, QUEEN is meant to be heard LIVE. The band always adds something different and very special to their concerts...their energy is amazing. Thanks for your great reaction! Hope you get a chance to see "Who Wants to Live Forever" LIVE in Budapest, 1986. I think you would enjoy it.

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

That's awesome! ❤

[@davidkriner3799]

Talking about ad lib, when Freddie gets up from the piano the second time, you can see Brain May going back to change a broken guitar string🎶💫🎸

[@LunaJo67WDHTMJ]

Another one that got away too soon.l I remember when I heard he had died... So unbelievably sad. I loved Queen and Freddy was no doubt one of the best singers ever. Sad how his life was cut short in the end like that.... :( LJ

[@geminirose55]

Freddie was legendary... there will never be another like him....

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

There is no one person that can compare or even come close to Freddie. He was pure magic. Rest in paradise ❤❤❤

[@aquarius2287]

And that’s how it’s done! Legends!!

[@marilyn4917]

Roger Taylor, Don Henley, Phil Collins. Killer Singing Drummers!

[@ernestpacheco8148]

"Dragon attack" from the same show is a must reaction ... So good !

[@kathramsay1569]

Thanks for recognising Roger’s and the whole bands talent! ❤️❤️

[@leslielisty4457]

The band had perfect synchronicity! GODS, they are, and sadly were. LONG LIVE FREDDIE IN OUR HEARTS!😊

[@littleflick]

This is my favourite live performance by Queen. Just so much energy and passion. Freddie’s power and rock star swagger when he gets up from the piano. 😘👌🏻

[@ВодападРека]

Love

[@LanaLandon]

Pretty sure one of the only mideastern rockers in the world!! I just love that- his parents were so cute. Very proud of him;)

[@staceyfoley2556]

The emotions that cross your face as you progress thru the song are priceless. Half way you picked up a bottle to take a drink and put it down again (I imagine you subconsciously realized it would distract you from what you were experiencing.) Those feelings are what we feel each time we listen too. This performance never gets old no matter how many times I listen/watch. Mind blowing performance by Queen. 🤯

[@juliannetomlinson]

Having seen this live version there is also one of this song . Milton Keynes Bowl 1982 which is really great too.But of course it's Queen always great.

[@Peacetrain66]

I was lucky enough to see them live in Denver in the 80s. Magic! RIP Freddie❤

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

One of the greatest live performances ever. Comparing to the studio version this is a whole new song.

[@GirlWithAnOpinion]

This is the only version I will listen to. No comparison!

[@margaretgillum5787]

We had wonderful music 🎶 back in the day. Queen 💓 is wonderful and beautiful and awesome ..❤

[@dianedavies8291]

I was lucky enough to see them live in 76 for the Night at the Opera tour. We were in the orchestra pit close enough to touch them. Brian May spoke to us during the show and asked us what song we wanted to hear. I chose Keep Yourself Alive. Freddie gave me long stem rose during the encore and people were wildly trying to rip it out of my hands. He called me darling. My best friend dared me to touch his bare foot and of course I did. Roger Taylor gave her his drumsticks. One of the best concerts of my life besides of course Led Zeppelin. ✌️♥️🎶

[@joandeluca6416]

How lucky you and your friend were. Such fabulous memories of a long ago magical time.

[@yerviniansamvel]

Soo lucky

[@jeffmande4671]

Knock out Freddie! Knock out! Miss you!

[@vickieray]

I knew you would be BLOWN AWAY by this one 🔥 Roger Taylor is an impressive drummer but his vocals are also amazing!! 🎸🎼🎤🔥 I also knew you would run it back toward the end to hear Freddie’s vocals again ♥️🎤 Great reaction!!

[@melissabeck7932]

Please always try to go with the live videos- I’m loving how you care enough to check out Queen- and Freddie- he is your gift and responsibility to keep his music alive- Sal- it just comes naturally! I’ve loved Freddie for 50 years-

[@sean_b_drummer]

Can you imagine seeing this show then, in the same year, seeing Journey in Houston? What an epic year for concerts!! 🔥🔥

[@MUSiC-world-20986]

The energy is just 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 here

[@BrendaNelson-ll4ls]

Freddie the best Front Man EVER! His energy was pure raw talent. G O A T. Absolutely love Queen.

[@FLmickey90]

It's Queen, it's GOING to be AWESOME!! They're all just amazing! I don't always tear up on songs, but today I did with this one for some reason! I always smile watching or listening to their music, which can't help but do to any of their songs. Great reaction!

[@rudymorganti7155]

Rock in peace Freddie ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🇮🇹

[@ripsnort8194]

So bad ass man 🇬🇧

[@deboraclark5791]

Queen was perfection live.

[@kuntumlaleanqueezer]

The Greatest Band of all time 👑

[@kevinmcvey]

I'm sure I don't even have to tell you that it is a MUST that you react to Queen's entire set at Live Aid!

[@annpriddy7941]

One of the best things about KZbin is, I can go back and watch people, discover Queen singing this performance for the first time. 🎉

[@janettesinclair6279]

Everything from the Montreal concert is incredible! Save Me, Dragon Attack, Bohemian Rhapsody.....

[@stephendennis5911]

I've been following queen since 1975 the song then was killer Queen

[@tommyo2450]

And that is how it's done...

[@bobtedeman5975]

Timeless. So thankful it's captured for us all to see.

[@adoptgdx651]

When Queen burst on the scene they were like nothing we had heard before. My friends and I would sit around and analyze the music and discuss their performances. They had us entranced !

[@jayarr961]

Queen is a band. They have their own sound and their own chemistry. A complete package.

[@Prone2Thrill]

I have always considered Paul Rodgers as my favorite "rock voice" but IMO there is no denying that Freddie was the ultimate front man and singer of extraordinary talents beyond most humans and his charisma is off the charts. Queen as a whole was solid as gold

[@glass2467]

Glad you found this live version. It's f'n amazing.

[@debramoore7513]

Somebody To Love was the nearest Freddie ever came to the sound of the soul music that he so adored. He later commented that his preoccupation with Aretha Franklin might have grated on his bandmates, but he was undeterred. Freddie himself was even more proud of Somebody To Love than Bohemian Rhapsody. 👊 Boom!

[@belvagurr403]

The guy in charge of his microphone stick is the hero!!!

[@christopherone1]

FREDDIE! Flawless indeed. RIP, sweet talented brilliant man. Roger Taylor was so awesome, they all were...they all loved each other so much, true bandmates and friends.

[@imthemanntoo]

Roger Taylor was always the vocal 'secret weapon', in Queen. He sang the high parts.

[@janetd8198]

Greatest live performance of all time!!!

[@carrielaliberte3255]

Hard to find the words to describe Freddie’s phenomenal talent and that also of Queen! Must say, You did great with your reaction comments :) Legends ❤

[@belvagurr403]

I’m so happy that Adam Lambert has found that closeness with the band. He’s not Freddie but he is a powerful and fully capable singer.