WE ARE LOVING THIS RABBIT HOLE! QUEEN FT DAVID BOWIE- UNDER PRESSURE (REACTION VIDEO)

[@tgwwsgrg3336]

Only 3 reaction channels I fck wid. Half N Jai, No life Shaq, and Mr Video

[@marysauder4209]

Love Shaq!

[@elbruces]

Check out Jamel_AKA_Jamal sometime. That guy goes deep on music reactions.

[@shawnsnow2655]

Only other reaction I watch is Twinsthenewtrend.

[@elbruces]

@@shawnsnow2655 Me too, it's fun watching the youths get an education.

[@kilroygirl7347]

No Life Shaq? Dats Tough! 😀😂👍🖐👏👏👏👏👏

[@marggie4129]

Ice didnt just sample it..he stole it without permission and got sued.Freddies personal assistant said Freddie was eating breakfast with the radio on...heard Ice doing it and stopped eating with his spoon midway from bowl and mouth. He laughed at first, but then called his manager...lol

[@ladyjane8855]

Yes, stolen not sampled. It was a massive court case back in the day. I'm surprised Ice is still allowed to claim it. Maybe part of the royalties go to Queen?

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@ladyjane8855 Yes, and to David Bowie...well, his Estate now 😢

[@lynnhoffman247]

Hey Margy 🤗 When he got his manager on the phone, the guy told Freddie he was already on it. 😂

[@guslulu4126]

@@ladyjane8855 no, all of the royalties go to Ice. Little known fact, he bought the rights to the song. In the long run it would’ve cost more to pay out royalties, so he bought it outright.

[@linusromey561]

@@guslulu4126 This is another of Ice's lies told in an interview after loosing the legal battle in a sad attempt to look less the fool. I have never seen any confirmation from either the Queen or Bowie camps confirming that they sold the rights.

[@michaelbaldwin8484]

This is the studio version. They never performed it together live. The Freddie footage is from Queen at Wembley 1986. The footage of Bowie is from the 1992 Freddie Mercury tribute concert where he performed it with Annie Lennox

[@seekerofshadowlight]

Damn shame we never got to see these two sing it live together

[@alabama1413]

Thank you Michael as it’s saved me repeating what you’ve already said. Regards

[@alexandraaaron9705]

This is the Performance with Annie kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHSzY2B4m82sZpY

[@thedawd]

Both of these performances used are well worth a reaction.

[@Keston1302]

@@seekerofshadowlight Yea they were both at Live Aid as well. Imagine how amazing it would have been if David Bowie joined Queen and they performed this song at Live Aid.

[@ethellittleage7000]

They were never on stage together but whoever put this video together did an amazing job.

[@tonyfro23]

It's probably documented by now but if this person does t have a job somebody give them one. I knew they were never together i just couldn't believed it looked that smooth...and it's not been copyrighted and blocked frankly all around

[@DSBac]

It looks like most of this came from the official release of the Under Pressure (Rah Mix) from Queen’s Greatest Hits 3 of music videos from way back in the late 90s. I still have the VHS. It was probably produced by DoRo Productions (not sure if it was them, but they did most of Queen’s videos in later years). Doing the rotoscoping of the shots where you see Freddie and David together was much harder back then. So it’s fairly impressive in that sense. Now it’d be easier and I’ll bet they would mix more of the footage together now. I’ve done that type of rotoscoping and it can be a super time consuming!

[@Justamy1973]

Well hell nah, I never knew that! Sweet, someone did a good job on this!

[@jmc8076]

No but they did record song together in Mercury’s Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland. Bowie had a place there too at time. They reportedly butted heads but Brian May said it’s what made the song great.

[@genieraekirkland9717]

They recorded this together

[@MrVideo123]

Damn jai said plz don’t 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 half that jacket something different lmaoo I don’t even know why I had it on 😂

[@HalfAndJai]

Lmfao 🤣 that was classic

[@brainsareus]

Blanta Claus............relax

[@keju4777]

Hi Mr. Video

[@imame1433]

This song. It’s so damn relevant! I wish everyone would listen, really listen, to the lyrics. It’s scary how deeply divided we all are 😢

[@loyal7597]

The only reason we are "divided" is because we have been programmed to be. The problem and solution is in the mirror. Turn off your tv and think for yourself.

[@alabama1413]

@@loyal7597 There’s an old story that when you’re in a room being told by one person that it’s sunny outside whilst the other says it’s raining, the common sense thing to do is to look for yourself..

[@zoemn24]

It took me until this year to realise what it’s about. I’m 23 and had been listening to it since I was a little girl.

[@jamesleate]

Maybe we should all stop, collaborate and listen?

[@killerseddie8295]

@@jamesleate Hahahahaha! I get it.

[@jasonstinebaugh8447]

An amazing song, always thought it kind of sad they never performed it together live! Song's about the plight of the poor and homeless. RIP to Freddie and David Bowie. Much love Half and Jai!

[@Rob_Infinity3]

That "arena" was Wembley Stadium in London, England with an attendance of about 72'000 people. P.S. Please make your next Queen reaction, One Vision!!!

[@karenj3611]

Live at Wembley

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@karenj3611 Yes, Karen!

[@chrislc35]

was more than that, that was the capacity of the seating alone. the crowd were on the pitch too . no idea of the amount tho.

[@alabama1413]

Yessss! The opener from the 1986 concert at Wembley 👍👍👍

[@noomiolsson462]

@@chrislc35 it doesnot a matter of how many people can fit in the stadium, it matters how many people the transport networks and police can manage.

[@gracielahonig]

Is a mix . A memorial to FREDDIE pass when Bowie sang and FREDDIE in Wembley 86 Bowie and QUEEN wrote this song together and Vanilla ice stole the riff

[@glyngasson8450]

Stole is correct, because he didn't even credit the writers and they had to sue him

[@brainsareus]

Freddie was a powerhouse, but David had such a uniquely beautiful voice.

[@juliesolock7191]

It's a mash up, the audience is when Queen played Wembley stadium. You guys really need to react to Quenn live at Wembley, it's like 25mins & like 6 songs but so worth it.

[@clintonsmith5163]

Specifically, they need to search for Queen's set at the Live Aid benefit concert in 1985. Of course, anything from Queen's 1986 Wembley concert (which a lot of this Under Pressure video comes from) is also highly recommended.

[@kathrynmitchell4344]

Yes , that falsetto is Freddie,, known for his huge,, Powerful voice!

[@deelawson4551]

David Bowie brings some FUNK to the table with Fame and Golden Years..you ought to check them out :)

[@davidleeroth784]

David doesn't get much love from the fans of these react videos, so thank you. No offense to Freddie as he does wonderful on this song like he always does, but just love the Bowie parts on this song. He needs to get more react love.🤷‍♂️👏👏👏

[@TheBrimfire]

Queen and David Bowie sometimes i get sad to think there is a kind of music that the world will never get again. These Gems of Music allways gets me

[@Christoff070]

Fr

[@burninsherman1037]

Same, but I'm glad we've still got those two's entire catalog to listen through whenever we want. Bowie hit me hard. Still cry whenever I listen to black star or Lazarus. Man straight up recorded a whole album while he was dying to tell us all goodbye.

[@lynnhoffman247]

Mr. Video is funny as hell, LOL & he loves that jacket! 😂 Glad y’all like him, too. Please keep up the Queen 🕳🐇 “Now I’m Here” live from Wembley 1986 - another great song with Freddie’s cool yellow jacket! (V I didn’t sample this riff, he flat out stole it.) This is a fan made video, but they did sing the song together.

[@0ly001]

Stole it and lied about stealing it. Helped ruin his career!

[@lynnhoffman247]

@@0ly001 Didn’t help when he also stole from Wild Cherry, too

[@ldt_]

No this ain't a "mix". They just never got to perform on stage together before Freddie died. They did the song in a studio together though! Fun fact: Bowie and Freddie were going to colab on a different song together and they decided to write a new one. They pulled an all-nighter drinking wine and high on coke and wrote this masterpiece!

[@vegdagol2843]

Love Queen also, but would love to hear reactions to all things Bowie. He has the most amazing collections of music. He has the hits but also uncompromising musical adventures. Great voice, lyrics and musical collaborators.. To hear his voice. 5 years (desperation), lady Grinning Soul (romantic sound), Wild is the Wind (over the top artfull -in a god way)Stay or Fame (for more upbeat funky sound) Personally i love the hidden gems even more. But to get you started..

[@ditsiwt]

They recorded it together, but never performed it together live... Until the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, with Annie Lennox singing Freddie's parts

[@eileenegger4892]

John Deacon,Queens bass player,came up with that unmistakable riff that makes this song so distinctive.

[@themisianos]

While in a NYC studio hanging out with the band “Chic” of the song Le Freak fame. He came up with that riff!!

[@Keston1302]

@@themisianos I think that was how he came up with the Another one bites the dust riff. He was in the studio when Chic were recording Good Times and then came up with the Another one bites the dust riff.

[@scarlettwinter4256]

Never had heard David's voice, but I like it. I never even new what his voice sound like, grave, soft, low, nothing. I like it.

[@susandidonato4919]

Okay folks! Freddie and David recorded this song in the studio … David was not thrilled with his performance and asked that his name be left off the credits!!! This video is actually from the Freddie Mercury tribute concert with David performing his part live on stage mixed in with the video of Freddie from one of his live concert!!! RIP Freddie Mercury

[@ChrisHaar]

Check out the live performance at Wembley. Freddie's singing is off the charts.

[@lorilxn1597]

Back in the 60's through 80's, peace and love was all you needed

[@emcsquare5045]

If you haven't watched queen somebody to love, live at Montreal you really should.

[@kota72]

...why can't we give love one more chance...why can't we give love?... Love the writing, Freddie is a wordsmith

[@georgiapeach6441]

You want see the massive crowds that Queen can draw check out Live Aid @Wembley mind u there were others acts as well but Queen was the main draw🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lisavenor236]

That was David Bowie singing at Freddie’s memorial concert in Wembley and Stadium in London

[@CrashCourseFarm]

Lol .. he was rocking that Jacket !! One of his fans sent that to him hahaha .. I about died when he opened it ... he is a missing the hat, we need to get him a Pimp fedora !!

[@TheMike_I]

Somebody To Love live 1981 Montreal 😎

[@JanS1]

Yes...an incredible performance by Freddie

[@rebelbabeconner9064]

I cried every time I saw this live... and even now... the meaning of the words are so POWERFUL and much needed in our world to heal us

[@tracyteddy2813]

You should check out David Bowie and Mick Jaguar doing Dancing In The Streets.

[@stevez.6805]

That song sucks no matter who sings it including Van Halen.

[@stevez.6805]

@Anna Gonzalez Yeah, I know they sang it originally. I don't know what it is, I just don't like the song no matter who sings it. And I love Van Halen but they should've never covered it.

[@guslulu4126]

@@stevez.6805 that’s correct. There’s no way to make it a good song. Unless it’s re-written into a different song that’s a good song. But then it would be a different song.

[@agny369]

Haha yeah that video is one of the worst of all time

[@bndllama9067]

I think they were on stage together, which would explain Bowie's demeanor and energy. Imagine trying to share a stage with Freddy, it's like "why even try to compete with that".

[@rogerkaiser8691]

Thanks for the video Half and Jai, I always leave your page with a smile on my face. It is heartwarming watching you two find music that I have loved for 30 or 40 years, and I think loving it too. If you want to do a little humorous homework, search out Vanilla Ice explaining in an interview he did on MTV how the riff in his song and this riff aren't the same. R.I.P. Freddy and David, both left us too soon, with so much more music to give us.

[@sandman3159]

It was a clever mix of video. As far as I know, neither ever performed together for this song. Freddy died which is probably a main cause, but now without either, this video is a beautiful what if.

[@Carlgary1980]

They were never on stage together but when Freddie died, Bowie wanted to do a cover with his voice and Freddies, the concert with crowd was live Aid Wembley, you should react to Queens Live Aid concert 30mins long and amazing

[@emmapeelfan]

Vanilla Ice lost his a** in the copyright lawsuit over that baseline.

[@JohnnieTech2]

*bassline

[@MattMuirhead]

According to Ice, no he didn't. He says he didn't have to pay a penny. Instead of dealing with legal fees and dealing with the courts, he claims to have bought the rights to the song. Now, every time you hear Under Pressure on the radio, Vanilla Ice gets the royalties, not Queen. He is apparently the sole owner.

[@guslulu4126]

@@MattMuirhead that is correct.

[@linusromey561]

@@MattMuirhead This is another of Ice's lies told in an interview after loosing the legal battle in a sad attempt to look less the fool. I have never seen any confirmation from either the Queen or Bowie camps confirming that they sold the rights.

[@MattMuirhead]

@@linusromey561 I read an interview earlier tonight with Brian May who confirmed.... mostly. Said that they share rights, but the story is more or less correct.

[@michaelgail1279]

It was the live aid concert 1985 Philly and london at same time , I was 14 and there in Philly . Where I come from. Most amazing show ever , Mick jagger and Tina turner duet , Black Sabbath reunion PHIL COLLINS PLAYED PHILLY THEN JUMPED ON A CONCORD AND PLAYED LONDON 4HOURS LATER , first time in history someone played live in front of a 100 000 people on 2continents in same day. It was for ending hunger in Ethiopia . Michael Jackson's creation from we are the world. Amazing I'll never forget it. We were there for 17 hours with 120.000people in no gone Franklin field. Where the Army / navy game was held every year for 90 years.

[@cheryl6584]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Glad you covered it

[@tammyjackson3113]

They never performed this live, it's a mashup Queen at Wembley and Bowie at Freddies Tribute Concert

[@jeffstevens4262]

I like to think the two great friends David & Freddie are making great music together in heaven now.

[@jmc8076]

Weren’t on stage together but they did record song together in Freddie Mercury’s Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland. Bowie had a place there too at time. They reportedly butted heads but Brian May said it’s what made the song great.

[@johntepu1869]

The two most famously acknowledged male DIVA personality. Written, composed by both David and Freddy.

[@chrismeadows4216]

If you want to hear a dramatic masterpiece that rivals Queen's music, check out the three piece suite Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing (Reprise) by David Bowie from Diamond Dogs. David dropped it in 1974 before Queen had really even taken off in the music industry, and it very much foreshadowed their path in the late 70s while David went into soul, funk, and then ambient music.

[@Frostrazor]

They recorded the song together but in this video, it's two different shows spliced together - where each party did the song sans the other. I think the yellow jacket show was at wembley stadium.

[@teamrealtree0073]

Love seeing you guy's. I get off of work tske my shower love watching you guy's. You all make me smile so much thanks for all that

[@tazmom0]

Vanilla stole that riff. He paid Queen A LOT of money for "borrowing" it.😂

[@ping-pongy7592]

And the rest of his money got stolen by Suge Knight remember he had him held over the balcony until he signed it over to him

[@tazmom0]

@@ping-pongy7592 I never heard that. Wow. Suge is a real s.o.b.

[@AcadianBacon8]

You saw Bowie and Mercury a few time together in zoomed out shots and angles where you got a shot of the drums from the side. So they did this together.

[@JAMEIALANAY]

Y’all are so cute together. I love to see it. Thanks for another great reaction. 💕

[@gigis731]

you guys to need to a reaction video to Queen's live aid performance. IT IS AMAZING. I truly miss Freddie Mercury. His voice, his talent all of it.

[@Pursuepeace0715]

David Bowie was married to Somalian super model Iman just a little trivia as to how incredibly cool this dude is!!! Check out David Bowie to he made great songs too!!

[@melodybipolar]

David Bowie recorded this at the Queen tribute concert after Freddy died

[@gbaumessr.8435]

You should see Queen do Somebody to Love with George Michael at the Freddie Mercury tribute show, it was phenomenal.

[@cindymartin8049]

Freddie and David wrote the song together, Queen and David Bowie sued Vanilla Ice over the Bass rift and they won, he had to give them credit for it

[@marciathreet1719]

This close to Christmas, take a listen to Little Drummer Boy with David Bowie and Bing Crosby. Yeeeessss Bing Crosby. You won't believe your ears!!!

[@billfenton7147]

They did record it together, but no they didn’t perform it. The David Bowie parts were from the tribute to Freddie after his death. It was with the amazing Annie Lennox

[@timheavyable]

Saw Qeen play to over 100,000 people at Slane Castle in Ireland. Amazing live band

[@magonadams7015]

I’ve been watching Half & Jai for a few months now and have just been in awe of you two. Couple goals right there!! Thanks for always putting a smile on our faces! Stay safe❤️

[@christophermckinney3924]

It is a mix and they were not on stage together. The Freddie Murcury portions were just Queen, the David Bowie portions were recorded at a Queen Tribute concert with Bowie singing along with Annie Lennox. Clever editing though.

[@fletchmoose]

they did the song together for the studio version but this is queen at wembley stadium and someone mixed in footage of david bowie

[@Frau44]

Fun fact. After recording this song David Bowie didn’t like the way it turned out and didn’t want it released. Freddie Mercury re-edited it and then released it without David‘s permission and David loved it. Different places in the video they are never together.

[@WilliamEagle-h1m]

Try other cuts from Bowie's Young Americans album with Luther Vandross back-up singers and David Sanborne on saxophone, like Somebody Up There Likes Me, Win, Fascination and Can You Hear Me. Also Carlos Alomar funk on Secret Life of Arabia (Heroes album), Stay (from Station to Station album). Criticized MTV for not playing Black videos in prime time, married to Somali model Imam. A true friend of the the Black community.

[@blairburns7519]

Absolutely one of my favorites 💗

[@robertworkman1419]

I love the way Jai says "yes"

[@heidifedor]

Wembley Stadium in London. There were over 100,000 people in the stands.

[@Sjattuh]

You mentioned the amount f people... I am sure you have watched Queen at Live Aid by now. Their set is considered the best of all performances. The reason is that, unlike most of the other artists being totally overwhelmed by the crazy amount of attendees, Queen was basically the only one who had played for such audiences. In South-America and Asia they performed for 50.000+ people...

[@petaah1234]

Yes On Stage Together I Was Lucky To Be There At Wembley Stadium in London Where The England Team Play

[@bondjames4225]

Freddy died of AID'S sadly before bowie sang the song , both wont be forgotten too much luv 4 them

[@andyhess8433]

I know you've got a ton of Queen requests probably, but I would highly recommend "The Show Must Go On." It's a very emotional song, as Freddie was nearing the end of his life.

[@thomaseaton6746]

It was a live mix from 2 locations at the same time.you can see Freddy looking at the screen at Bowie

[@Gwenlili]

Im pretty sure this was live aid. It was in several locations. England, Philly,. I can't remember where else. I think Bowie was in England. They weren't sure if Queen would show. This was all done for charity. They didn't make a Penny. I think this was Queens last live performance. Live Aid

[@paulatrahon3360]

I'd love Jai and Half to react to Bowie - especially live - doing Young Americans or Fame. I love you both! Jai's laugh is pure inspiration !

[@brooksbott3229]

tremendous song

[@craiga1128]

Ice got sued for not getting permission to use the sample. The bowie part is from the Freddie Mercury Memorial Concert.

[@rogerharris825]

Music is the most unifying force on this planet. IMHO...

[@islandgirl8845]

That jacket is sooo much better than the 70's furry pimp jacket! lol

[@carollittle1059]

David Bowie was the first white artist on Soul Train.

[@tennesseeflying3470]

Love you both and your reactions, you need to react to 'Love of my Life' Rock'n in Rio 1985 for the crowd!

[@Star_R666]

You want a rabbit hole - check out Pink Floyd, any song but you have to start with Great Gig In The Sky. It's an emotional experience.

[@cbilky2914]

That jacket Leo (Mr Video) had on was 🔥🔥 Vanilla Ice ''stole'' that and got his butt sued..

[@johnrotuno1077]

Thanks to the both of you for keeping Freddie alive.

[@ameyer1970]

The audio is the studio, the video is a mix.

[@bigdawg210]

You have to watch the live version from Wembly, it’s incredible

[@Keston1302]

Unfortunately, Freddie Mercury and David Bowie never performed the song live together even though they were both at Live Aid. The Live performances shown in this video are Queen at Wembley in 86 and David Bowie and the remaining members of Queen at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert which took place at Wembley.

[@Christobanistan]

Queen and Bowie wrote this song together. They never got around to performing it together, though.

[@spazzcheer88]

I wasn’t sure if you knew but this is a whole concert. it’s absolutely incredible!

[@patprescott1818]

Love this. They both wrote this song in one night !!! Alot of people didn't know that. The way they did this is amazing ❤ and yes they took that dumb ass to court for stealing the riff and won .

[@russellnerche8789]

Check out HOLD THE LINE - TOTO! it's some old school jam! And a great song!

[@kimberlyellis7347]

Watch queen perform and steal the entire show when they performed at Live Aid! Absolutely amazing!!

[@paulharbron361]

They taped it live while both doing their own concerts at two different locations

[@susanechevarria4320]

They were merging Freddie's version from before he died 11/24/1991 with David Bowies Dedication to Freddie Concert. That is why if you notice Brian May walking around David and look closer you'll see Roger Taylor on Drums and John Decon with very buzz cut hair with a little gray. Everyone who played at the Dedication to Freddie Mercury Concert was phenomenal!

[@waypoint_socal]

Yup, Vanilla Ice got his butt sued for using this without permission..

[@imweakfordeaky]

Now to do the LIVE performance at Wembley, 1986 (where Freddie’s part of the clips are from)... Just Queen (without David Bowie)... and the amazing way Freddie started it off. By the way, this particular video is a compilation: Bowie and Queen never performed it live together during Freddie’s lifetime (Bowie’s clips are from the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert )

[@crankiemanx8423]

I think Brian may write this one ...another memorable hit 💕 INXS & queen wrote some of the most memorable songs with original & unforgettable beats.two of my favourite all time bands

[@bartstarr100]

Serious lyrics need to be listened to. It seems the message is continuously lost on the audience. Your attention to the trivia of a fan video is a sad commentary that we are just not listening

[@sukie584]

It’s also the first time they’ve heard it, most people don’t hear the lyrics so clearly the first few times. If people like the beat, they listen again and again, and the lyrics come through..

[@odonovan]

Now listen to this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jF7CimipeMZ_pqc Marc did vocals for the "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie. And, he's NOT imitating Freddie. He naturally sounds like that. He just adds a "bit" of an English accent when he's trying to sound exactly like Freddie.

[@kathleenohare8770]

You want to see how a crowd loves and appreciate queen, check out love of my life rio live

[@MountainMan.]

If you placed this same concert today in 2024, the ticket prices would be insane. These two would out draw Taylor Swift, no problem.

[@Janetjrfan]

Its confusing but you are listening to the studio version of Queen and David Bowie which was never performed live together. But you are seeing a mix of Queen performing it live at Wembley in 1986 and Bowie performing it live at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in 1992 after Freddie's death.

[@karenm502]

They really knew how to put on a show!

[@mkb9885]

Space Odyssey-David Bowie