Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Reaction! Greatest rock song of all time??? Some may argue that it is!

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was written by the band's lead vocalist Freddie Mercury and originally released on their 1975 album "A Night at the Opera".
The song is known for its unusual structure, which combines elements of opera, hard rock, and balladry. It features a complex arrangement of layered vocals, multiple guitar parts, and a wide range of musical dynamics.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time and has been covered and sampled by many other artists.
The song's lyrics tell a story of a man who has committed a murder and is now facing the consequences of his actions. The lyrics are famously ambiguous and have been interpreted in many different ways over the years.

[@rightorwrong7933]

Brian May is a Bachelor of Science he has a PHD and hes a Astrophysicist hes a right intelligent man ,John Deacon on Bass has a Degree in Electronics and John Taylor has Degree in Bioloigy and Freddie had a Degree in Art so all of the group were very well educated

[@dianecourtney2724]

And Brian May is a Knight 👑🥂

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Brian's solo here has been described as "UK in music"

[@CuzKatieSaysSo]

Sorry for nitpicking, just correcting, it's Roger Taylor, not John Taylor. (John Taylor is a friend of mine, Lol)

[@kathleenmayhorne3183]

Brian May also made his guitar, at home with his dad, and Rodger the drummer sang the high notes.

[@johnnie3Chords]

ROGER Taylor.😉

[@kerrycronin3581]

That is actually what a Rhapsody is. It is a one-movement work that is episodic and free flowing. Switching from one tempo and style to another.

[@rachelhopson7891]

A fantastic definition of Rhapsody. Thank you for informing the masses. 😊

[@Dopinders_Taxi]

This comment deserves a million likes

[@jax993]

Freddy was such an opera fan as we all know, but incorporating it into rock music of the 70’s is pure genius ❤

[@randybond5927]

too bad these idiots were not smart enough to recognize a true work of art !!!!!!!

[@susanjones4904]

Beautifully made, expertly crafted, never to be repeated in its pure genius. Wonderful design, I can hear this any day, and it brings a smile of enjoyment and excitement!!!❤

[@patbrain913]

And they said this was too long to be a hit !!!!!!! Thank you Kenny Everet , you saved this song

[@Tijuanabill]

The "Red Special" that Brian May plays might be the only oak guitar in existence. (He made it in his garage with his dad.)

[@Ssstinkerbell1]

It was stolen!

[@Tijuanabill]

@@Ssstinkerbell1 Fair enough. Then his replacements, and modern copies of his guitar, are the only oak body guitars that are known to exist. The point is nobody makes guitars from oak, because it's heavy.

[@nickbasden1761]

Here's 5 suggestions for you: Queen Live Aid concert. Queen Live Aid concert. Queen Live Aid concert. Queen Live Aid concert. Queen Live Aid concert. OK? Got it? 😀

[@lipby]

I prefer studio versions of Queen songs

[@steddie4514]

Not forgetting Queen Live Aid 🤪👍🇬🇧

[@nickbasden1761]

@@steddie4514 Hey yeah - that too 🤣😂😄

[@nickbasden1761]

@@lipby OK :-) But the Live Aid concert is a one off really.

[@josephinemonahan915]

@nickbasden....here’s another suggestion for them.... to stop flinging their arms around like demented toddlers...Queen deserves better that that🤩

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey guys I've got a suggestion that's a bit different, but still relates to Queen. I think you might find it interesting "Green Day Crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody [Live in Hyde Park]" I get goose bumps whenever I watch this. Green Day's Revolutionary Radio Tour brought together an unlikely swath of Queen fans in London, where a stadium in Hyde Park had an estimated crowd size of 65,000 people gathered to see Green Day's massive stadium show and they sang "Bohemian Rhapsody" in unison.

[@trishc3099]

Seconded. It gives me chills every time I see it.

[@H4CK61]

@@trishc3099 Yep im with you on that.

[@itchy2415]

Me too! They sang every single word and sound to a recording of Bohemian Rhapsody that was airing before Green Day's concert. Word for word, forty years after it was released. Just amazing!

[@whipporwillssong2256]

"Who Wants To Live Forever" is a great Queen song. It is from the film Highlander which Queen pretty much created the whole soundtrack for.

[@nancyblumberg4612]

Queen did do the soundtrack for Highlander

[@bertcardenas7807]

I like that you keep it 100. You didn't pretend you didn't know this song. Thanks for the reaction. If you're looking for Queen songs try "I Want It All" It's a banger you might not know.

[@lisar3944]

YES! the crap "reactions" pretending to have never heard this (among others) just make me mad. These gentlemen aren't playing games like that and I respect that SO much.

[@yo-fv8ok]

Somebody to love- live in Montreal 1981 great performance

[@shawnanderson6313]

RIP Farrokh Bulsara remembering you from your roots in Zanzibar.

[@pamnicklas5536]

Imagine seeing this performed live. I did in 1982. They killed it!!

[@Walter_Sobchak_43]

Not to make you feel old, but I was born mixed race in 1983. Love all ppl to this day.

[@ChefBarb58]

OH 82 WAS GREAT 70S WAS THE GREAT. OH CRAP EVEN THE FIFTIES. TODAY I JUST THINK THERE'S ALOT OF NONCENSE ❤

[@sophistpig]

Another One Bites the Dust, Somebody to Love, Killer Queen!!!

[@terrigabriel582]

Freddie Sang with Opera Singer Montserrat Caballe "BARCELONA & HOW CAN I GO ON "...Both Amazing

[@cynthiamgrooms8195]

Gives me Good chills just Thinking about that performance!!! They were such a Special Pairing, & it was just Absolutely Breathtaking to see him so Easily “holding his own”!!! I was over the moon for him living his Dream, & sooo Spectacularly!!!🥰

[@ChefBarb58]

IT WAS ONE THING HE HONORED ALWAYS TO DO.. SO GLAD HIS ONE ON HIS BUCKET LIST CAME TRUE. MISSED OUT A GREAT PERFORMER. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND ✨️✨️ WE STILL HEAR YOU ,SEE YOU AND LOVE YOU💙

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

My 14 year old granddaughter fell in love with this song before she ever saw the movie. My daughter was going to play it for her the next week and played this on her stream in the car. Addison went nuts. She listened to it many times that day and by night was still listening to it and singing along with it. She was so in love with Queen, with Freddie and with this song. This is a hip 14 year old

[@macalcord]

The absolute PERFECTION of this song is mind-boggling!

[@TheDivayenta]

Their 20 minute set at Live Aid is LEGENDARY. They stole the whole show. ❤

[@vernhoke7730]

You gentlemen should react to the "Live in Montreal 1981" video. I saw them on that tour at Madison Square Garden in September 1980. Amazing show 🤯. When they did this song in concert the stage would go dark as the center part of the song came in. It was to hard to recreate live so they'd leave the stage and play the studio part, then jump back out and finish it strong. If you liked this, check out "March of the Black Queen/Funny How Love Is" off Queen II. Gotta do them together as that's how they play out on the record. It was "Bohemian Rhapsody" before it came out.

[@chris25533]

I saw Queen in 1974 at Preston Guildhall in the UK. They were the support band on tour with a band called Mott The Hoople. Queen had just released a single called Seven Seas of Rye which is a great rock song. I recommend that you give a listen.

[@m.frazier9952]

Great reaction guys!... I would suggest reacting to 'Somebody To Love " like many others have said but listen to the Studio Version 1st... Then onto the Live 1981 Montreal Version, to see the difference ... they change things up in their live concerts. Best band in the world with the greatest frontman ever, there is no comparison!.. R.I.P Freddie Mercury.

[@catherinedudley6953]

I second this!

[@joannparker1977]

I was in high school when this came out. This song definitely got everyone’s attention. There’d never been anything like it. Of course, we weren’t strangers to Queen; this wasn’t their first song. Fast forward nearly 3 decades later. In the early 2000s, KZbin came out. And what was the first thing I watched? This. And we all now know about the background behind this very sad autobiographical song Freddie wrote and composed. For decades even the band members know about the song’s meaning. Whenever I hear it now, it makes me feel like crying. You see, back then if you were gay, you might think you should never have been born at all. And that being in a relationship with another man was about the same as putting a gun against your head. Freddie always felt tremendous shame for being gay. He knew his family and how they just couldn’t take finding out he was. Especially his Mother. 😥

[@s.mcpherson6354]

A rhapsody is a song-type that has an episodic nature with a lot of contrast between sections.

[@marvalstith2749]

Freddie's genius musicianship and the others also+ all their diligent, perfectionist hard work gave civilisation this for centuries to come. Yes, them and this - Legendary boys and girls.

[@loridanarandolph2648]

You guys should check out the 2017 Green Day Concert in Hyde Park. The crowd of 65,000 sings Bohemian Rhapsody before Green Day takes the stage.. 65,000 people singing 43 years after this song came out.

[@carlajimenez5483]

You've heard all Queen's songs? Try White Queen live at the Odeon Hammersmith. Thanks guys for this one

[@sherryheim5504]

Iconic song from an iconic band. Thank you for your reaction and not trying to say you never heard of Queen or Bohemian Rhapsody. It would be almost impossible not to have heard this song by at least somebody. My suggestions for Queen songs would both be live performances. Somebody To Love live in Montreal 1981 and White Queen Live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. Both of these performances are perfection by every member of the band and "guaranteed to blow your mind" (to borrow a line from their song Killer Queen.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Amen

[@nancymjohnson]

I saw Queen live shows since 75. Once I was 8 months pregnant on front row center (Dr Approved). Afterwards, Freddie touched my belly and said Freddie works for both boys or girls. He was great.

[@blastingweevil2968]

for me who has been a fan of queen since 1976 i can honestly say there has never been a better band/group than queen ever... for they are the greatest group of all time fronted by one of the best frontmen in history.... if you car to take the challenge goto ANY Music concert and play this song while the live band is having a break and you will hear thousands of people gining it word for word decades after freddy's death !

[@nancyblumberg4612]

What is so great about the song is that everyone takes away from it whatever they choose too. He would never say what it was about, he always said it is up to the listener. Thank you guys for a great reaction. When I see young people loving Queen I have hope some how I have hope.

[@christinewaide5249]

I was 12 going on 13 when this song came out. We had never heard anything like it. It was just so amazing! I mean..can you imagine? We were in love! And it’s just as great now as the first time I heard it.

[@jauntyhatsociety6922]

This video was the first time a video was made to promote a song, years before MTV.

[@tconnolly9820]

Not quite true. Many others were making short films of themselves mimeing or acting to their songs to distribute to television stations around the world years before this. The Beatles notably. I watched a video of them talking about recording several "videos" for songs from a new album in just one day. Bohemian Rhapsody took it to a new scale and height of production.

[@terryconnelly484]

Some people don't realize the very high pitch voice in that song is the drummer not Freddy

[@rebeccadimashdear4ever844]

Checkout Somebody to Love live in Montreal 1981 Its Epic!

[@josephmansfield2437]

such an artist and showman what a loss

[@lyna4873]

You should check out the live version of this from Montreal 1981!

[@meganlynn83]

I'm so glad y'all love Queen! Although this is unrelated to Queen, I would LOVE for you to react to Heart covering Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors performance! The living members of Led Zeppelin were there and the late drummer son actually played the drums with Heart in the performance! It. Is. INCREDIBLE!

[@girsmom]

Freddie will never be topped one of the music legends 🔥🔥

[@Triggerhippie70]

There are great bands and then there are GREAT BANDS! Certainly a masterpiece. I’m 54 years old and come from a family of Queen fans so naturally I grew up listening to them. Wayne’s World brought this song back to light. I have a 15 yr old and she knows this song by heart.

[@tonygittins5980]

I first saw Queen supporting Mott the Hoople at Hanley Victoria Hall \, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs in the early 70's - what a great gig that was! Queen 1st album is still my favourite, followed by Sheer Heart Attack. But Bohemian Rhapsody is a masterclass in writing, performance and recording. And, I agree, guys - Freddie Mercury was one of THE best frontmen ever! So charismatic and dynamic, and supported by one of my favourite guitarists, the very distinctive Mr May!! Backed by a very good, very consistent rhythm section and that has to be one of the top bands ever - and worldwide! Awesome - glad you like this one, Guys.

[@dianecourtney2724]

The Most Streamed song of the 20 th Century

[@deborahallen3318]

I agree, Queen is the greatest band with the legendary Freddie Mercury! I've been listening to Queen for about 45 years and one of my favorites is " White Queen " Odeon Hammersmith, Live 1975. This is a hidden gem as well as being hauntingly beautiful. I guarantee you guys won't be disappointed, it's Queen right? Love your enthusiasm and the music you react to. 🫶👏

[@susanengland3919]

Freddie was working on writing three very different songs when he had the genius inspiration to combine them into this epic masterpiece. One of the three was originally going to be called "The Cowboy Song" and is where the shooting references come from. The beautiful harmony at the very beginning is actually just Freddie harmonizing with himself on multiple tracks.

[@Walter_Sobchak_43]

Middle guy is who i want to be when i reach his age. ❤🤘🏾

[@26shedan]

more Queen please. Please do Somebody to Love-live Montreal 1981. My favorite live performance.

[@daveloboda1769]

I remember so well hearing this when it was first released in 1975. It was a game changing piece of music that blew us all away as nothing had been seen or heard ever before. Four great musicians with lead singer Freddie Mercury being, imo, THE greatest frontman of any band ever. Have at look at their performance at Wembley in the Live Aid concert in 1985.

[@loridanarandolph2648]

Save Me 1981 concert in Montreal!! Freddie's vocals are fantastic!

[@williammuntzer7374]

Great reaction. I highly recommend their song White Queen, Live at the Odeon theater. Thanks!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

It's so nice how they bring you back down after rocking you out. ❤✌️

[@tammyjackson3113]

Sir Dr. Brian May CBE recently Knighted by King Charles and still touring in his 70's.

[@AkyraNN]

The best of the best!

[@ellet6560]

Live: Stone Cold Crazy, Liar 1974 @Rainbow; White Queen (Odeon 1975 or 74 Rainbow); 1981 Montreal, Play the Game, Somebody to Love, Dragon Attack, BoRhap, etc…..

[@MomofTwins1992]

I highly recommend you guys watch Queens performance at Live Aid from 1985 holy shit it was without a doubt the best rock performance I have ever seen and in my 53 yrs I have seen tons of concerts all of them rock and Queen at Live Aid was the best I watched that live I was 15 at the time and I was blown away!

[@tannonwraith4692]

It's due to this song that the phrase "Rock Opera" exists.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Geniuses… real talk. These guys are ridiculously talented ❤️🎶❤️

[@karenfrasure6973]

Queen... One word: AMAZING!!! There will never be another Freddie Mercury. Or Brian May, Roger Taylor, or John Decon. My all time favorite group! ~💜 Love to see your reaction to "Innuendo" #request

[@user-wc9pe9pu2c]

Classic stuff was in 4th or 5th grade bought it hot off press listening to an album is lost today a ritual in 60's n 70's

[@lisaanderson3802]

Really enjoy all 3 of you enjoying music 🎶😁

[@antriggjackman6274]

Greatest band of All time Greatest song ever written

[@RoseSantos-qj4yf]

After the song the guyon the top right has finally shown why he is also qualified to be a critic, like the other two amazing guys 9+28+2023

[@lacelucy]

You are correct. Queen is the best band ever.

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

Always a banger 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheCornishCockney]

Keep Yourself Alive. Queen at their rocking best.

[@laurahatzes6964]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this reaction 😄 Thank you!

[@pattym444]

You should react to Queen at Live Aid. It’s considered to be one of the best, if not the best, concert set of all times.

[@GinMae]

Thanks, guys! Headphones so important to appreciate this work... :)

[@LizJasonHEA]

I love the entire album A Night at the Opera. They were very much going for a rock opera. Other bands were doing the same at that time. Check out The Who's Tommy, for example. The other album that has most of the hits I love from Queen is A Day at the Races. Going to the races and to the Opera are two very British things to do and places where the queen usually makes an appearance at some point. Freddie Mercury was known to have said that they were proud of being British. I'll never forget hearing Queen for the first time when I was a college. I remember so many people who thought Queen was to theatrical, and said they'll never become successful LOL yeah we laughed at them a lot. Thanks for another interesting and enjoyable reaction.. of course you could do all of the classics like We will Rock You . One of my favorites is Love of My Life.

[@annaricci4686]

Absolute Masterpiece 👑❤

[@edinaedina6127]

Masterpiece...Freddie was a genius❤️

[@josie3028]

Yes yes you're so right freddie is the best lead singer ever since he's gone noone could come even close to his talent and of course all queen members are rhe best ever best band ever great reaction guys 👌👌❤

[@sandrawhiteford8295]

Crazy little thing called love was a tribute to Elvis

[@brookehornback1896]

Thats was a super fun reaction!❤

[@donnalong402]

You Take My Breath Away live in Hyde Park. 1976 (I think).

[@dawnray8550]

I love you gentlemen so much! Queen is an amazing band. Freddie was one of a kind. Your reaction is beautiful...and you are right they were ahead of their time.

[@josephmichelli2441]

Sad to say we do not have anyone or any group like this now

[@humphr1d]

I love your reaction! You all made me smile! What Queen songs to react to? I want them all 👑👑, seriously, how about reacting to “I want It All”.

[@sherrimann814]

This was the best reaction to Queen that I've seen......love that you guys rocked out!!!!

[@rugbyfan460]

Living in the greater Cleveland, OH area, I was lucky to see at least one show on every Queen US tour. Some tours I was able to attend 4 shows because they played so many shows within a 4 hour drive of Cleveland. Each show was slightly different (no cookie cutter performances from them). I even saw Brian May's solo show at the Agora. The best live shows ever.

[@deanharris7149]

Can I like this. Million times? Cause I would!

[@debbiel.1655]

The BEST, most exuberant reaction that pays great homage to this song and group!

[@rightorwrong7933]

Great Queen video is the live version of Somebody To Love

[@sunflower-vv8mx]

Since putri ariyani viral this song,, i very like this song,, tq putri cause viral this song..

[@donaldduck2139]

I think even if the song ended up not so good, you guys are pretty funny anyways, cheers for the company and kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand

[@theresanault4755]

Innuendo, A winter's tale and it's a hard life are great Queen songs as well!

[@billcole5035]

You guys are great! I love your reactions! Thanks!

[@lindasalaki9404]

Love your reactions 🤩 Queen is fire 🔥

[@cecileciliberto3425]

Love the reactions 😊

[@fkessler53]

I really enjoyed watching you guys react!

[@Thatgirl1973]

Love this reaction, and yes indeed!!!!

[@randychampion184]

"This dude can blow" *laughter* love it!!! you guys are fun!! so refreshing!

[@tommullenix9493]

Yo boys. Try Queen “back chat “. Live 1982 in Milton Keynes 🔥🔥🔥thanks bosses

[@jimcol4986]

You guys had me crackin up!!!!

[@allanjones1680]

This was so much fun to watch!!!!...great reaction guys!!!...

[@bexxgenx3165]

GenX knows ALL the queues!

[@DorothyFarias]

Some talent is just Heaven-Sent.

[@ericreep5341]

You guys ROCK! First time seeing you. Much love and peace from NC!

[@lesliepotts5825]

You guys are two much fun!

[@chercee]

I was 15 when this song came out in 1975. I have loved Freddie since then! He owned the stage! He loved opera and he had to put in the opera section of this song :-)

[@kevinminne1460]

You guys are a freakin' blast! :)

[@LC-gs6qv]

Great reaction guys. Never seen you guys before 👍 👏

[@klancykat]

My first time here and I really enjoyed your reaction, and it's nice to see reactors that are actually knowledgeable. Loved it.

[@carolynthompson3291]

This song had a massive influence on me as a teenager in 1975, along with ride s white swan T Rex , I’m not in love 10cc and love and affection, Joan Armatrading.