I'm getting too attached!! Queen- "Killer Queen" 1974 (REACTION)

[@joanmayfield4791]

Hard to comprehend that 4 guys did it all, music and vocals, stadium sound, and they did it over and over and in every genre.

[@jamiemitchell8281]

This song was the one that propelled Queen into star status. It sort of set a style that became theirs, it showed what Freddie could do with music. Love it! There isn’t anyone like Queen! The four of them made fabulous music together! Thanks for a great reaction!

[@GinMae]

Yep, Jamie - first one I heard.. may 14 yrs. old? Set me off on a life-long love affair... lol

[@Sassypaws4927]

Freddie, who wrote "Killer Queen" once explained: “It’s about a high-class call girl. I’m trying to say that classy people can be whores as well. That’s what the song is about, though I’d prefer people to put their interpretation upon it - to read into it what they like.” “Killer Queen” was the first Queen single to successfully ‘cross the pond’, becoming a top 20 hit in the U.S. and Canada, as well as a top 30 hit in Australia. Queen recorded "Killer Queen" after returning from their very first tour to the States (they accompanied Mott the Hoople on their American tour). Unfortunately, Queen's lead guitarist, Brian May developed hepatitis near the end of the tour and Queen had to bring him back to England. While Brian recovered in the hospital, the rest of the band went back into the studio. They recorded most of Killer Queen during this time. Brian worried that the band would replace him but he didn't need to worry. John Deacon, Queen's bass guitar player, covered for Brian by also playing the lead guitar so they could record the music track. The band made sure to leave space on the record for Brian to be able to insert his own iconic guitar solo when he felt better. BTW,, when the band would come to visit Brian in the hospital, they would bring a copy of what they were working on for him to hear. He was shocked when he initially heard the more progressive, lighter sound of " Killer Queen". It was so different from the heavier hard rock sound that they did on their first album. It might be seen as the beginning of Queen expanding into other musical arenas outside of rock. Queen has always been experimental with their music, constantly pushing the bounds.

[@larsbonzai]

I've loved Queen since I was a kid (discovered them around 1978 maybe?) But I never knew this about the song- thanks for the info!

[@lynne8346]

It’s why i love reading the comments: You get so much new information. Thank you!

[@maryhuhnke8496]

@@larsbonzai I discovered Queen at 14..

[@davidbouchard3275]

If the song is about a high priced escort. Why the fuck would you think people should think what they like. Idk thats just stupid.

[@phildean8797]

Thanks for this comment. Really enlightening

[@sherryheim5504]

This song is perfection

[@boogoodie]

Queen were an entity in their own right. Totally unique and no one has ever been close to their style. 4 musicians perfect at what they do, blended together to make perfection. Long live the queen, music that is. I still miss Freddie. They could never replace him, as they could never replace any one of them. It was all 4, or nothing. ❤

[@jodyheigaard9949]

You really NEED to watch Queen live. While their studio work is amazing, their live performances are unbelievable! Here's a start. Liar Rainbow '74 White Queen Hammersmith Odeon '75 Somebody To Love Montreal '81 Live Aid '85 - an absolute MUST! Said to be the best live rock performance EVER!

[@ralfjunvald1083]

ah yes those are def their best live performances

[@neuralmute]

I was going to say especially yes to Live Aid, but then I'd have to point out Somebody To Love, and then White Queen, and then... Queen were just too goddamn good live!

[@JaneSmith-lu8ol]

White Queen live at Hammersmith odeon please. Love your Queen reactions.

[@kentnottingham9635]

Brian’s “Red special” (his guitar) was hand made by Brian as a kid with some help from his dad. Crazy skills!

[@stevemorris6855]

Brilliant. Always my favourite. Brilliant lyrics.

[@nancysalars5857]

Dr. May built that guitar with his dad. Couldn’t afford to buy one, fireplace mantel, old table, moms knitting needles, buttons sanded down. He can make that guitar do what ever he wants.

[@cathie9614]

This song brings back good memories for me. Thanks for this. Been many moons ago that Queen hit the airways.💖 loved them then and now.💖

[@janetschulman7649]

Since Brian made the guitar out of stuff in his house with his dad he could make it sound differently and John made the amp out of things he found in the garbage. Extraordinarily gifted all four. Great harmonies. Live it sounds just as good.

[@barrysiewert7386]

I think it’s hysterical that the whammy bar is one of his Mom’s knitting needles.

[@neuralmute]

@@barrysiewert7386 Yeah, he's never replaced it, after how long? Dr. Brian May is one of a kind!

[@janetschulman7649]

White Queen live. Great guitar and piano battle

[@maryjodeblasis4484]

HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THEM???OMG!!! SO MUCH!!

[@deboraclark5791]

Brian's handmade guitar could make all kinds of sounds, Deacon the bass player built a special amp that also helped. Brian could make sounds like horns, even bagpipes. Great reaction

[@neuralmute]

I find it incredible the kind of brains that were in that band. Freddie, with his multiple languages, multiple instruments, golden voice, and degree in graphic design and costume design, was the *least* educated of the bunch! John was definitely brilliant, Brian's probably close to a certified genius, (because how many people are rock stars who casually finish a PhD then do some work with NASA and the ESA? Besides Dexter Holland.), and Roger Taylor being very nearly a dentist is impressive too - it's not an easy field to get into, but he's no doubt happier as a drummer! But yeah, their super-creative analog effects in the studio were pretty amazing. The fact that they worked is even more amazing half the time! And some of those sounds that Roger could make with his voice...

[@deboraclark5791]

@@neuralmute all true. All 4 are amazing artists and brilliant people.

[@bandmom3505]

I always thought it sounded like bagpipes at the end of this song. Brian May and the Red Special can do anything!

[@SandraWeierman]

You have got to check out, "I'm going slightly mad!" An amazing video for sure!

[@susanengland3919]

Roger Taylor is the ultimate craftsman. Not only can he sing while blasting away at the drums, he also tunes his drums before each performance so that they sound exactly the way he wants them to.

[@josephinemonahan915]

All musicians do a tune up before all performances🤩

[@kuntumlaleanqueezer]

Guaranteed to blow your mind…..Anytime 🎼🎵🎶

[@Terri6868]

Queen has a song for everyone. Brian’s guitar 🎸 red special is called the 5th member of Queen 🫅. If you want to hear Roger sing (drummer) I’m in Love with my Car 🚗 Montreal 81. You’ll be amazed at how he can sing. Queen has 3 singers & 4 songwriter’s, 3 had college degree’s. Roger had a bachelors degree in biology, John (Bass) how a degree in electronics engineering, Freddie graphic design, Dr Brian May (lead guitar) has a PHD in Astro physics he also at times works with NASA on different projects and one of the best guitarist in the world 🌍

[@kirkhassett8726]

Such an unlikely mashup of Glam Rock, British Music Hall (Vaudeville), and Bubblegum Pop, could have only happened in the early 1970’s, and only with Queen. This is the song that crystallized their signature sound, and musically put them “on the map”.

[@feliciawashington1909]

So nice to see a young person react to the classics. Loved Freddie. RIP

[@moodaymoom2271]

FYI, each member of Queen have written a Queen hit earning them each individually a place in Rock n Roll's Hall of fame. Now that's talent.

[@Danielik25]

Liar live at the Rainbow 74. Queen is so unique band with four songwriters , they have in their catalogue songs literally from every genre of the music

[@johnsmith-es7zk]

Brian built that guitar with his dad. The range on it is incredible. It's called the red special. He still uses it today.

[@janetschulman7649]

He used to sell unique old clothes in a booth with Roger because they had no money.

[@tinalschmidt-banks3415]

Ain't nobody like Queen. Been a Queen fan since I was little. Freddie Mercury is still one of the my all time favorite singers.

[@kendallneason3645]

Good review you caught that Dr. Brian May the phenomenal guitarist and an astrophysicist said in his guitar solos he tried to emulate Freddie’s voice at times to meld the music. All four of the musical members of Queen were geniuses. Each had a number one hit - the only band that accomplished that. Freddie’s voice and songwriting is missed by everyone who ever heard it. It was so amazing hearing them live! Legends.

[@SallyBedow]

Somewhere on You Tube there is a video of Brian May talking about "Killer Queen" and what a complicated song it is.

[@ayushdd4294]

Perfect song. All instruments just simply singing. So complex but created to be playful on our ears. U have great ears to appreciate this masterpeace.

[@terrigabriel582]

Appreciate how you Access the Song's....Admirable !!!!

[@yvrkid7070]

Since Brian made his own guitar and John made an amp for it Brian could make his guitar make unique and extraordinary sounds. He said he liked to make the guitar "sing" like it had a voice. They are all geniuses with an incredible work ethic. This is a lip sync on a British music show called Top of the Pops. They didn't like to lip sync but it was required on this show. This song still, after all these years, sounds like no other song. It's perfection.

[@devonvergiels5185]

Queen was and is (So glad Adam Lambert is continuing the legacy!) such an immense experience musically, emotionally. We're so lucky we have them

[@tobytaylor2154]

Queen live aid!!

[@debbiel.1655]

I just love your reactions!!!! If you haven't done Queen's "You're My Best Friend", I highly recommend it. Great reaction, as always.

[@Greenwood4727]

Too Attached to Queen. NEVER

[@arickhoops]

You should try Queen “Another One Bites The Dust” live in Montreal next. It’s the best live version of that song.

[@juliannetomlinson]

This was my 1st time seeing Queen in 1974. Freddie just gorgeous 💛

[@tracilmoser1677]

Freddy Mercury and Queen has one of the most captivating stories. You should watch one of the many documentaries, the music will mean more. 🔥🤘

[@kellycrook543]

Yes.....you're gonna fall in love with Queen. It's hard not to!!!

[@VampEdits]

It’s okay to get attached because we’ll be here to watch ❤️

[@tommullenix9493]

Another one bites the dust from queen please. Thanks boss

[@bethstine5459]

Thank You Greg! I Absolutely LOVE FREDDIE MERCURY!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammyjackson3113]

You can never get too attached to Queen. Do making of One Vision it's about MLK, or White Queen live at Hammersmith.

[@Nina9er]

You are one of the only people i have known/seen who really gets what I mean when I think about Queen's talking guitar. I have thought that since i was 12, but never really had someone agree with me out loud...nice.

[@hellsbells8689]

This was the song that first introduced the 9 year old me to Queen. I remember watching it on Top Of The Pops on a Thursday evening, I sat with my mouth open in awe. They became my life long favourite band in an instant. I rushed out to buy their back catalogue with birthday and pocket money (allowance). When my eldest son told me they were having twin boys, I joked that they should call them Roger & Freddie. My future daughter-in-law said she loved the idea of Freddie. I now have identical twin grandsons named Jake & Freddie (sorry Rog). They were born 6 weeks early on the 21st anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death. A couple of years later my son married his lovely lady and she chose to walk up the aisle to Fat Bottomed Girls. Keep the Queen coming my friend, we are a loyal lot and love new reactions to songs we have loved for decades. Sending you love & respect, Helen the UK. xxx

[@debrawardlaw4558]

Yes, this is the one that made them famous. This performance was from Top of the Pops and they told them to lip sync. They were upset about it. But, this was their big break. The song is quite complicated.

[@sharonhalliday3180]

John Deacon, the bass player, built a unique amp that Brian used to help his guitar make unusual sounds that other guitarists could never duplicate. John had advanced degrees in electronics.

[@karenstoker196]

So cool to watch you appreciating

[@CardiacCat]

LOL.. It's cool that you actually know that a record can actually skip like that if it's scratched. A lot of the younger generation don't know anything about vinyl.

[@nrsvlda70]

You just can’t go wrong with Queen… early, middle or late.. they’re amazing!! Thanks for a great reaction.

[@michelcarlsen8092]

Death on Two Legs from A Night At The Opera, 1975. is one of queens hard rock punk nummers -try it out - it take some years to really enjoy it - I heard it first time in 1975 and was not taken in - but later on it became one of my fab. nummers because it is way of the "normal Queen sound" but the heat is still burning today when I feel like blasting my mind out :)

[@johnkelley7868]

Your gonna trip when you hear we are the champions RIP freddy

[@kencosmooth5317]

I love your appreciation for queen bro .probably ther greatest band to put on a live show.i saw your reaction vid on live aid radio ga ga .yeah Freddie owned the stage and the crowd. What a band all of them band members are outstanding

[@lizmoore1133]

I heard you say on another reaction to keep sending suggestions. Put Credence Clearwater Revival, one of the top bands in the 70s. You could pick any of their songs. They're all great. Fortunate Son, Looking Out My Back Door, Born in the Bayou, Have You Ever Seen the Rain and one of my favorites I'll Put a Spell on You. You may not want to start this one before you catch up on the other suggestions you have because this is a deep rabbit hole. Have fun. I look forward to seeing your reaction to these guys. P.S. if you like the blues, try Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, Live in Amsterdam - I'd Rather Go Blind.

[@marianclough8577]

Brian May's guitar makes some incredible sounds.

[@nicothieme9407]

Thanks for your nice reactions... It is impossible not to fall in love with Freddie and Queen... He is such an interesting person... Check out "another one bites the dust" live at Montreal...

[@m.frazier9952]

Yess... please react to this one live at Montreal...Freddie is "always" interesting, unique and of course very talented!!! Thank You for your reactions, Queen is the best! IMHO.

[@tsonofjohnson489]

When Rock Stars would wear Fur jackets, sequins, tight pants, eye shadow and lip stick and It WAS COOL! Do not forget and all the babes or not they wanted.lolol

[@paulastutina]

My favorite Queen song

[@debbiebush5887]

Hey GREG. Loved the reaction. This was the song that QUEEN started getting recognizes as a good band. It gave them a little success on the charts and we all know what happened after that just about a year later. Shall I say BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY. I have a song for you. Try this song it's called LIAR. Do the live version from the 1974 Rainbow concert. You will absolutely love it. Thank you for doing QUEEN videos. Take care and have a great day and weekend. Your friend, QUEEN BEE 🐝🐝🐝🐝

[@theresarandall7448]

Definitely do Liar live at Rainbow. I was 13 when I heard this and became a lifetime Queenie

[@debbiebush5887]

@@theresarandall7448 I was 8 when I first heard KILLER QUEEN. I fell in love with QUEEN then and have loved them every since.

[@theresarandall7448]

@@debbiebush5887 once a Queenie always a Queenie

[@theresarandall7448]

@@debbiebush5887 We had excellent and discerning ears even at a young age

[@debbiebush5887]

@@theresarandall7448 oh yes I knew it then that QUEEN was going to be great and so did you.

[@marvalstith2749]

Did you catch the word 'fastidious'? Freddie and his lyrics couldn't be beat! Queen, 4 special entertainers. Nice reaction. . .thanks!

[@daveloboda1769]

You can't become too attached to Queen, go for it. I remember this so well when it was first released, love it.

[@jk-wf7uc]

Thank you! What a way to start the weekend. White Queen and March of the Black Queen songs from their older albums..great music❣👑🎶

[@deborahallen3318]

Those are two of my very favorites! Best band to grace the stage IMHO 😊

[@sarahlynnie2000]

Please do Who Wants To Live Forever live at Wembley!

[@kayneedham6992]

Brian May wrote this song. Brian and Roger are in their 70's and still rock out.

[@vickieandrew1010]

I was 6yrs old when Killer Queen was released and so began my lifetime love affair with them..lol. ❤ fom 🇬🇧xx

[@sandramiller6752]

🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🔥🎶

[@bobbiehofer4924]

What I love about Queen…….they didn’t yell at me. No screaming. When he wanted to hit a high note he sang it. He was so great.

[@bluebell3720]

They all wrote songs but this was Freddies their first big hit No 2 uk No 12 Us their first to chart there. This was lip sync for top of pops uk chart show. They did 3 performance all together Earlier in the year 74 on their previous album Freddie seven seas was also on the show No 10 uk their first single to chart 75 Bo Rap No 1 for 9 wks they sent in a video!

[@mikenonemaker3672]

You should watch the live aid show from 1985. Queen stole the show that night and helped get millions of dollars for live aid. The greatest show they ever put on. Watch it you will not be disappointed.

[@kathleenohare8770]

WHITE QUEEN live at Hammersmith...

[@mattplus09]

You're a good-hearted dude :) Always appreciated...thank you! Good journey...Peace!

[@susanscott3333]

This song is one of my favorites and always sounds kinda like a Beatles song.

[@joematherly8966]

I can't tell how many times I've seen this video, and you have pointed little things I hadn't noticed that shows their talent. Great reaction

[@andreasmith6528]

If you continue down the Queen rabbit hole, you’ll find they have a distinct sound but no genre. They do rock, ballads, anthems, disco, jazz, funk, pop, folk, rockabilly, metal, ragtime. Flamenco, light opera, calypso, blues, movie soundtracks, vaudeville, and they even have a madrigal with fugue. And I’m probably missing some. They had the first interpretive music video, and the first real diss song to their former manager. Highly recommend the Live Aid set, considered possibly the best live rock performance ever.

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

Fun reaction! my pretty Freddie time frame. This video & song were how I was first introduced to QUEEN. "Killer Queen" -lyrics & melody are quite clever. Plus, you are correct in that Brian May's guitar often sounds like another voice in songs. Very lyrical when he needs it to be. Or he can power rock with the best of them. Enjoy.

[@marggie4129]

MY pretty Freddie!

[@DonnaleaSpencer]

@@marggie4129 lol

[@gailgreet-wheeler933]

The had a very special talent a once in an era mind-blowing

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody wyoming! You're awesome keep it up! This is one of my favorite Queen songs and I am 51😁

[@MoncurElectric]

You're a very good listener.

[@maureentaphouse5206]

Has anyone suggested what became an anthem - We are the Champions . Now a live show with that is something to watch with the crowd all joining in.

[@jeffyoung9341]

Queen was one of the greatest bands in the 70s and 80s. Did a concert in Rio de Janiero to 250,000 people! Freddie Mercury was the GOAT. Plenty of great Queen songs to react to!

[@jeffyoung9341]

If you want to hear the true beauty of Freddie…try You Take My Breath Away…live in Hyde Park, 1976. Just Freddie and a piano.

[@egk2584]

Great reaction. This was an ode to a high-priced call girl. :)

[@Calmontheoutside]

I really enjoy your keen observations! The lyrics Queen penned for all of their songs are in a class all there own-the words themselves, the phrasing, innuendo, the types of stories they tell. Killer Queen lyrics are my absolute fave from the first word to the last. I still know all by heart, thank goodness for liner notes that came with albums (70s-80s)!

[@Stormyday-zg7iz]

Queen were next level, ahead of their time, can I recommend "A kind of magic" official video.

[@wearmouth3770]

I was 12 when I first heard this in 1977, this is still my absolute favourite son.

[@patriciakent6728]

I watch to see you guys faces light up..Queen glad you like! Thanks for the fun:)

[@davidmacfarlane1763]

Dr Brian May can make that Guitar sing, and make otherworldly sounds. You should look at some of his solos. He can do this, because (as its been likely said here repeatedly) he made it with his dad.

[@m.merivel2969]

You’re right about the “record-skipping” sound at the end, those rolling guitar echoes that Brian May does. I’ve been a Queen devotee for life and never thought of it that way. Very cool to hear a new point of view.

[@buckwahn8241]

Hello Greg! I recommend PINK FLOYD. Near Queen the best and succsessful Rock band ever exist. Also a rabbit hole like Queen. Totally unique sound. Start with TIME from their album DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, the best Rock album all time. I´m sure you never reget and it will change your life.👍

[@jonquil6624]

P.S. To me their best performance ever was the 1985 Live Aid Concert. No glitz or glamour just straight up Queen.

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

Killer Queen was one song which was really out of the format that I usually write in, said Freddie in a 1974 interview. „Usually the music comes first, but the words came to me, and the sophisticated style that I wanted to put across in the song came first. No, I’d never really met a woman like that. A lot of my songs are fantasy. I wrote it in one night. I scribbled down the words in the dark one Saturday night and the next morning I got them all together and I worked all day Sunday and that was it.” If you listen to it attentively once again, you will notice, that Freddie was harmoninsing with himself. The performance is just lip synching, but extremely well done!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

That's muscle memory. ❤️✌️

[@josephinemonahan915]

Notice Freddie had black nail polish on his left hand....and Brian had white on his left hand......there’s no one like Queen ....EVER🤩

[@cathyneve830]

You should hear Barcelona from Freddie and Montserrat Caballe

[@deborahallen3318]

So happy to see you enjoy Queen! I really like your reactions and keep rolling out Queen! Please and thank you Greg.

[@debramoore7513]

Oh you are definitely getting attached to Queen!! It’s an addiction you don’t want to rehab from .. and Queen does not disappoint. Their discography is filled with different genres. All members of Queen are in the Songwriters Hall of Fame & Rock n Roll Hall of Fame so lots of music to explore. Check out COOL CAT & SOUL BROTHER. 🙏🏻

[@TheWizardOfEgo]

To avoid complications she never kept the same address, in conversations she spoke just like a baroness - love that line

[@alwaysdriveing]

Queen is not my style of music exactly. But they are so great I will always enjoy them when they play. They were masters at what they did.

[@suzanneprock7286]

One of their best albums, I love Queen's early music. "You're My Best Friend" is another good one!

[@ayushdd4294]

You look like young Eddie Murphy 😆. Very sophiscated song. Perfection. Like an expensive dessert at 5 star restaurant.