What makes Queen's Don't Stop Me Now so genius?! (Reaction!)

[@sherryheim5504]

Brian May's parents couldn't afford to buy Brian an electric guitar so his dad suggested that they build one (his dad built everything even their TV and other appliances). They built the guitar entirely with hand tools and from junk they had laying around the house. The main body is made from a piece of an old fireplace the tremolo is made from one of his mom's knitting needles and a piece from a bicycle seat. The fret markers are made from some mother of pearl buttons his mom had, etc. This is a great song and I love the way the beginning breaks with Roger singing the first Don't Stop Me Now then it dives into the fast portion of the song. This song always puts me in a good mood, it is so inspirational . Thank you for your reactions.

[@postman2758]

How much of Brian’s sound is helped by using a six pence coin?

[@kittykatz506]

Thanks for describing more details and history of Brian’s amaaazing guitar. 👍❤️

[@PsychicPsal1742]

The 'Red Special' it was called.

[@mariabryant6582]

John Deacon, who has a degree in electrical engineering, built the amplifier that Brian used to get some of his unique sounds out of parts that he found in a garbage can.

[@baumi-metal9123]

@@PsychicPsal1742 although the original one is more brown than red...

[@TNgirl546]

. Brian May earned his PhD in astrophysics in 2007. Freddie Mercury had a degree in graphic art and design. John Deacon has a degree in Electronics, and Roger Taylor has a bachelor's degree in biology, Not too shabby lol

[@deborahdennehy9937]

Never forget Roger Taylor, just amazing, singing & playing the drums - brilliant!!!

[@msbutterflyz]

He was so hot

[@DollyMcD54]

Brian May has his doctorate in astrophysics. He’s a genius!

[@johnkochen7264]

His thesis was about dust. If I had to study dust, I too would pick up a guitar and join a rock and roll band. In truth he finished his thesis after Queen had retired from the music scene so there was a decent interval between starting it and ultimately handing it in for peer review.

[@DollyMcD54]

@@johnkochen7264 actually I’d find it very interesting. Many people get their doctorates later in life after careers and raising families. You should never stop learning.

[@lianneburwell4763]

And he still has epic hair!

[@muratomar6502]

@@johnkochen7264 about star dust?

[@TheLincolnrailsplitt]

The base player and drummer both have post garduate university degrees. One in engineering and the other in dentistry. Freddie earned a graphic artist degree.

[@Sassypaws4927]

Brian May is responsible for one of the most iconic and influential guitar tones of all time, evident in his many mammoth hits with Queen. Most players are familiar with May’s Red Special, the unique home-built guitar that May has used throughout his career. But less known is another integral bit of gear from the Queen studio: a tiny home-built amp known as the Deacy Amp. The Red Special (Brian's guitar) was constructed mostly from items found around May’s home, including wood from a 100-year-old fireplace surround and the buttons and knitting needles from his mother's sewing chest. The Deacy, Amp, meanwhile, started life in a London dumpster. Shortly after Queen bassist John Deacon (only 19 at the time and still at university) joined the band in 1971, he was walking along a London street when he spotted a cluster of bright electrical wires sticking out of a dumpster. As an electrical engineering student with a penchant for tinkering, the wires warranted a closer look. Deacon did some digging and found they were connected to a circuit board. Once he returned home, he noted that the board seemed to be from an old radio. Deacon then retrofitted the circuit board and wiring into a small cabinet that housed two speakers, including a 6.5-inch Elac Twin Cone. He installed a quarter-inch input jack and a volume knob, the latter later removed when he discovered that the makeshift amp sounded its best when turned all the way up. The whole unit was powered by a brick-sized PP9 nine-volt battery pack. Deacon initially used his creation as a practice amp for his guitar, which he played alongside bass and keyboards (he played rhythm guitar on the 1982 Queen track Staying Power). Eventually, Deacon brought the amp to the band’s rehearsal space to show it off. Then May, famous for using a treble booster with a single-transistor circuit - in those days the OC44 germanium transistor-based Dallas Rangemaster - plugged in. Stoked by the guitarist’s renowned high-attack play style and combined with his treble booster and Red Special, it became clear that the Deacy Amp was the final piece of the puzzle. Queen had discovered their famous tone, one we’d be left chasing for decades to come. Brian quickly adopted the Deacy Amp (pronounced Deeky) and used it on tracks such as 1974’s Killer Queen. This was at a time when 100-watt Marshall stacks lined stages and tube-amp power reigned supreme. The Deacy Amp, however, had an output of about 1.5 watts, so it was never intended to be used on stage. Brian found it perfect, however, for studio recording. It was used on over 90% of Queen's studio recordings. The Deacy Amp’s sound characteristics sat differently in the mix to those of the Vox AC30, for example, especially in the way its sound combined with its own overdubbed harmonies. Brian described its sound as “symphonic”. Brian used the little amp from the 1970s until the 90s and, unlike most amps, the Deacy Amp, unburdened by complexity, never failed to deliver a consistent tone. It was a solid-state design and had no tubes, which made it more durable than a tube amp. According to Brian, it never malfunctioned. In 1998, during the months when he was tasked with restoring Brian's Red Special, Australian guitar and amp-maker Greg Fryer became the first to open up and examine the Deacy in detail, at May’s Allerton Hill studio. In June of that year, Fryer asked David Petersen, historian and co-author of 1993 book The Vox Story: A Complete History of the Legend, to collaborate with him and build three Deacy replicas for May’s studio. The replicas were good but didn’t sound the same as the original. It would be a while and many secrets later before the Deacy would finally unveil its tonal mysteries. In July 1998, Fryer spoke to John Deacon about the origins of the Deacy, with its maker’s information shedding light on the amp’s unusual origins. When Fryer then returned to Sydney in late 1998, with May’s blessing he continued his research into the Deacy and made further experimental prototypes. Then, 12 years after the project’s inception, in 2010, the Brian May Deacy Amp replica was given the official stamp of approval by May and Deacon.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

fascinating story. Never heard about this before. Your telling of the story of Decay amp was very well written and much thanks for your telling it.

[@DianeLake-sw3ym]

Sorry. The Deacy got rewritten by my computer and I did not catch it. My Mac has a habit of doing this.

[@scottclark7309]

There will never be another queen they were just too good. And as far as Freddie he was a gift from god. He was on a different level.He had it all there is nothing Freddie couldn't do. R.I.P FREDDIE WE MISS YOU WE HEAR YOU SINGING FROM HEAVEN

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

First ever rock band to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, all members penned hits. So yes, they had a lot to choose from for Live Aid.

[@twizzler31]

I hope you keep reacting to more Queen. There is so much you haven’t heard that is just utter genius from them. Will always be my favourite band

[@ellet6560]

Queen only performed this live during 1979 tours. It's rapid pace proved difficult to include in an already energetic 2 hour show. It was used in the movie, "Shaun of The Dead", (not Wayne's World.) Lady Godiva was an 11th century noblewoman married to an Earl who reigned over the region of Coventry. She opposed the excessive taxes he levied on citizens; he agreed to lower them if she would ride through the streets naked. Her hair was very long and she used it as cover. This event is also where the term "Peeping Tom" stems from. My mom loved the story.

[@qvmarlins3506]

The villagers admired her and refused to look at her nakedness, everyone except one guy named Tom.

[@ellet6560]

@@qvmarlins3506 And he never peeped again....

[@IcarusDrowning-gz8se]

The story is apocryphal. It didn't appear until about 250 years after she died.

[@ellet6560]

@@IcarusDrowning-gz8se Don't tell my mom, lol.

[@lindamcmahan977]

Good morning ya'll I hope you're having a wonderful day. Hope Millie and Penny are great and it's good to see you Ali. Just a reminder to check your P.O. BOX should be some ice cream 🍦 cone change. I hope you're day goes well and we'll chat soon. Peace, Love, and God's Grace 🙏🏻✌️♥️🎶🎵

[@scottclark7309]

There will never be another queen. And there definitely never be another Freddie. He was just to good. R.I.P FREDDIE WE MISS YOU WE HEAR YOU SINGING FROM HEAVEN

[@mmaloneym]

That actually is the one song that Queen said it couldn’t be done very well live. Freddie stopped singing because in a documentary Brian said it was the only time he went on stage 1/2 lit! He was so embarrassed he never did it again. The song is just a fun song with him having a great time and didn’t want anyone to rain in his parade, so to speak. FYI. It’s the number one voted best song to play while driving. Please do reaction of Love of My Life live at Wembley 1986. (Brian plays a 12 string acoustic guitar). Must see

[@AngieHorvath]

I have this song as my ringtone. Just love the song. It's so upbeat. Every member wrote the biggest hits ever. I love the band....I am such a die hard fan of Freddie. His voice is so amazing and such an entertainer. Another favorite of mine is Under Pressure. You'll have to react to the live at Wembley version (5:56 minute version). The crowd control he had on the crowd.. Truly amazing. Also Another One Bites the Dust live at Wembley also is awesome. As talented as all of the members of the band are Freddie is my favorite. Have you ever paid attention to how Roger Taylor (drummer) and Freddie's voices harmonize together in all of their live performances (especially in Somebody to Love). Thanks for the reaction. Just love your reactions.

[@t.bartley5768]

My favorite memory with this song is from summer of 2020, I was driving about four hours to the beach (family vacation) with just me and my 90 year old grandma in the car. I was playing a bunch of oldies music while to fill the time and when this song came on my grandma started tapping her toe and dancing away in the passenger seat. Not a song I would have expected her to enjoy, but she was having a blast.

[@Steve-1951]

Brian May also wrote "39" drawing on his astrophysicist background about space and time travel is something totally different sound for Queen. Also a bit of trivia for Seb, Brian uses an English sixpence coin as a guitar pick.

[@andreakormosnekacso4804]

This is Freddie's anthem of hedonism. Brian wrote an epitaph to Freddie's statue in Montreux "Lover of Life, Singer of Songs".

[@Tina00424]

There’s also not many live versions of don’t stop me now. On that one Freddie was struggling a bit and you can hear Roger jump in. They were always great together in that way.

[@ZENOBlAmusic]

He was not struggling, his voice was great during this concert. This is a song that was done with more voices. I the studio version, on the lead vocal Freddie actually never sings the words don't stop me now. A large part of the song is choral.

[@iris67si]

I love the song and Freddie's comment "Sing it, Brian" before Brian's 🎸solo... ❤

[@catherinewhite8819]

I was extremely fortunate see Queen live twice. Fantastic first class performances.

[@TheHaplorhine]

I believe Freddie was using the word ecstasy in the strict sense of an overwhelming feeling of joy. The drug (MDMA) ecstasy, didn't hit the streets until the 1980s although some 'underground' psychotherapists had been using the drug as an experimental aid to psychotherapy as early as the 1960s

[@katwithattitude5062]

When Freddie isn't singing parts of a song on stage that's when the audience takes over, which they loved.

[@purdieallblue]

Great to see you back with the queen reactions, please can we have more , still so many more to keep you busy. Great reaction by the way

[@jeffbeaver4419]

There is one singer who sounds like Freddie. His name is Marc Martel,a Canadian singer who tours and sings Queen songs. He was also involved in singing for Freddie in the movie Bohemian Rhapsody. The most touching Queen song is "Love of My Life" which Freddie wrote about Mary Austin.

[@dianecomly6132]

I have about 50 top ten Queen songs, but i love Spread Your Wings for the message, and of course, Freddie's vocals. Also, for a very funky groove, Dragan Attack-great live but album track is longer,, and I Want It All, a real rocker.

[@ingobordewick6480]

The one you remember from Wyane's World is "Bohemian Rhapsody". Brian May and his father tore down the fireplace in his parents house, because it was made out of Mahagoni wood, to build the Special Red.

[@iris67si]

The Red Special 😅🎸

[@susanpeters5392]

It is x

[@apriljohns7181]

Brian May also has a PhD in astrophysics. They were all very intelligent.

[@renyauger4560]

Important thing to remember about Queen live is they never performed exactly the same way twice. Freddie was always changing things up to keep it fresh for audience and band. I was lucky enough to see them twice at 15 & 16. Concerts in general were more spontaneous as they didn’t use backing tracks or choreography, it was pure musical and vocal talent constantly surprising and delighting. I’ve seen good shows since and appreciate them but nothing will even touch summer nights in my teens at CNE stadium (where the Blue Jays played before Skydome) getting lost in The Who (2x), Queen (2x), Simon & Garfunkle Reunion Tour, Steve Winwood, Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys & very early U2. It was all about the power of the music and the talent.

[@brianowen9470]

In Highlander Movie, When Sean Connery shows Christopher Lambert he's Immortal like him, and that they have been pretending to die to move on until the time of "The Gathering", when they all feet an irresistible pull to a faraway land, to fight for the prize, which, only the last immortal can win, hey presto Madison square garden, but "who wants to live forever" is when Connor denies his immortality, against the advice of Ramirez, and stays with his wife until she dies, in the Scottish highlands, "of course", "Where else?", then gets found out by an American reporter, but it's about the moments after her death that it gets sung by Freddie, awesome song.

[@rb2287]

Great music is beautiful and inspiring to be sure. However, diving into the people who make such beautiful music and picking up little things such as how one made his own guitar make the music even more appreciated. I truly like that about your reactions. It’s nice going roll into something with that level of knowledge. You certainly get a higher level of appreciation and your reactions are so much better.

[@lindsaycrellin4588]

Queen is the band they are all AMAZING ❤

[@dan56-fl8ge]

anyone who doesn't tap their toes and sing along to this has to have something wrong with them real happy feel good song and it's QUEEN biggest and best band in the world or was and nice having you back Ali nice to see such a lovely couple together

[@shauntea4016]

Brian May not only built that guitar with his dad, but not sure if anyone has commented that he plays with a old six pence and not a normal guitar pick.

[@tracysumner4970]

Been listening to them since the 80's. I was only 5 when Bohemian Rhapsody came out. My favorite band,and love Freddie Mercury❤, this was voted the happiest song. 😊

[@bettybaby63]

Brian’s guitar was dubbed “The Red Special”. Although now….he refers to it as “The Old Lady” Brian has been using his guitar almost exclusively for 50+ years. He also doesn’t use a pick, preferring a coin instead.

[@nancyblumberg4612]

I haven't heard Brian call his quitar the old lady. Humm I must have missed it. Doesn't matter it is amazing.

[@Mirr1706]

@@nancyblumberg4612I’ve heard him refer to it that way. Freddie also called it the “fireplace around Brian’s neck” 😂

[@theresabeck1029]

Freddie was, is and will always be the best!!!!

[@jollyroger5147]

the bass player john deacon built the amp brian uses if i remember correctly

[@lindamaclellan4899]

I are correct! John was a genius!

[@alanberesford7900]

Been voted best driving song ever

[@siwbergfall6623]

Its been over 800 million ppl that has watched "Dont stop me no" at KZbin. That in its own is amazing 🤘👍

[@brianowen9470]

Not only does he make his own guitars, But he also uses an old sixpence which went in early 1970-1971, as a pick, (or Plectrum as its known) and still uses it today

[@TIZWAS]

Somebody to love cover George Michael live with queen,Freddie memorial is one hell of a performance ❤️❤️❤️

[@linabmoniz]

I really like your reactions to music from the 70s and 80s, like Queen, Link Floyd and others. These are songs from my generation, which we listened to because it was new without much analysis.Hearing your reactions froq m different perspectives after all these years has been so educational. I'm really enjoying it.

[@lucentaunisage]

Even as a massive Queen fan, I have to say that I will always love how Shaun of the Dead used it - rhythmed beats to take on a zombie!

[@joyceharkin3641]

I've always liked that Queen members always wore whatever the hell they pleased. Roger, man about town. Brian embroidered silk, Freddie leather rocker outfit and John with his knitted tank top.

[@annieanonymous611]

I understand it is believed this song was about Freddie finding and revelling in his true sexuality. He was out there, indulging in every way possible. Brian May has since said for him it is a very dark song as Freddie was living on the edge with his double life and pushing himself to the limits with sex and drugs. Brian was very worried about him at the time. Written in the few years before AIDS horrifically decimated the gay community, Brian's fears for Freddie's wellbeing would eventually come to pass.

[@evonnemccausland3531]

Queen is not a person... it's the name of the group.

[@charg1nmalaz0r51]

no one said otherwise

[@ursabobsage351]

She said it in the intro.

[@sarahjaneheckscher6737]

It never matters how crappy a day you’ve had, this song makes you smile and life suddenly doesn’t seem so bad.

[@vernhoke7730]

Sir Dr. Brian May built The Red Special the way he wanted. Don't know if he still uses it live today. He produces copies of it as a signature guitar. Not only do the electronics help produce the sound, but he uses a "sixpence," a ribbed coin like a US quarter, as a pick to get others. As for my favorite song, ask me which one of my kids I like better. I'd have to say " March of the Black Queen/ Funny How Love Is" off of Side Black on Queen II.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

The reason there are soooo MANY Freddie Mercury AI covers of other’s songs, now…. is because people MISS him. And since - obviously - we know we (probably) won’t ever be treated to hearing another new song sung by Fred… then AI covers are the next best thing. (I said we “probably” won’t ever hear anything new, because - who knows - Queen or whoever owns Freddie’s solo archive, might find something, someday… Back in 2012, they released a previously unheard song “Let Me In Your Heart Again”, from their 1984 recording sessions. AND… Just a couple years ago, Queen released a commemorative boxed set from their Miracle album, with - I “think” this number is right - 30 previously unreleased demo tracks!! …Only one of those was polished and released as a single “Face It Alone” (which is POWERFUL and HAUNTING.) …There is ALSO an unreleased duet of Freddie AND Michael Jackson together - it’s titled “Victory” - buried somewhere in the Jackson’s vault! …So, you never know.)

[@Mat-eq8mk]

About 15 years ago, I was with my girlfriend in a city pub in London. It kicked out at about 10pm and we were expecting to go back to the hotel, but they opened another door and invited people to the club in the basement. It was a comedy club earlier in the evening and they were still clearing away chairs when we got down there. The bar staff were popping pills. The place was filling up. And then the lights went down and they played this full blast to get the night going. It was one of my best nights ever. There's no better song to warm up a crowd.

[@Ncxgroup]

It sounds just like this live. I saw them 3 times in the 80s.

[@NYCgirl927]

The reason Queen is so great is Freddie had a perfect rock and roll voice. Brian May has a PhD in astrophysics. He’s brilliant.

[@TeresaMount-t9o]

Love Queen! Thanks for the great review. My favorite is We Are the Champions.

[@wowbagger66]

You should react to the live version of Some Cold Crazy by Queen, it is widely regarded as the first thrash metal song!

[@wowbagger66]

Stone Cold Crazy, auto correct is a pain.

[@keymack2477]

Too many beloved songs to choose just one favourite, but for today I will go with "Nevermore"! A minute and a half of musical perfection!!

[@2xxNorMacKxx2]

This is scientifically the happiest song ever. Impossible to finish listening to it and not be happy.

[@DenisePallin]

One of my favs! Another one that is great is Las Palabras de Amor at the Pops. It was a love song written as appreciation for the South American fans

[@PeterJPickles]

It's not by chance, they are very, very intelligent people.

[@scottclark7309]

React to queen play the game live Montreal 1981. Queen save me live montreal 1981

[@lizj7028]

Also "Save Me" from the same concert. Freddie sounded amazing and love Brian's transition from piano to guitar! Each member was multi-talented...

[@motafett]

The Vandals - Don't stop me now (kickass punk cover)

[@thomassanchez-oo6sb]

Check out The Live Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert from 1992 The Song > I want it all. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chiaradigiorgio1821]

The one and only Freddie Mercury ❤️❤️❤️

[@debneuweiler9867]

Do you realize how unique they really were they had no genera they just did there own thing

[@janetschulman8998]

It’s a kinda magic live at Wembley. The bass drives the beat, the guitar solos are fabulous, the harmonies are Great and the drums are terrific. Freddie of course sounds great and his moves on stage are so much fun to watch. .

[@linabmoniz]

Brian Maya finally completed his PhD in Astrophysics in May 2008. If you look at the photos from the ceremony, he still has the same hairstyle but now in white.

[@tnightwolf]

There are many bands/artists in many different genres that i love (from Classic, Eurodance, Rock, Metal, Punk spiced-up with some Jazz and into Hip-Hop, Trance, Trip-Hop, Ambience and Drum n Bass) but if i ever had to choose, Queen would for sure be on my playlist into the end of times!

[@loveloochay]

🎸🎸🦏 .. Queen is just amazing !

[@tiaelina1090]

Also the bass player John Devon was very clever and made Brian an awesome amplifier that Brian has talked about

[@ursabobsage351]

Deacon

[@nicholashurl3030]

Freddie is like the Mozart of the pop/glamrock era. Brilliant & tragic all in one.

[@loisrogers9042]

The Beatles had a song, "Lady Godiva ". Very good😊

[@brucefrank5556]

Lady Madonna was the name of the song. 😂

[@loisrogers9042]

@@brucefrank5556 oh! Right 😁

[@mollieking7432]

Play this song at a wedding reception - and EVERYONE will be up on the dance floor and singing along. :)

[@GinMae]

Thanks, kids! (p.s. please don't mock Brian's hair... he never had a "perm"... he still has that crazy wiry hair.. only now it's silver.. lol) such a fun song.. used in "Shaun of the Dead"... and some commercials, as well... appreciate your reaction!

[@JoyceLove-m4z]

I want this played at my funeral 😊

[@rickmclaughlin9710]

This song is featured in the move "Sean of the Dead." The song in "Wayne's World" was "Bohemian Rhapsody."

[@susanscott3333]

Brian said that when he read these lyrics it scared him because he knew Freddie was totally out of control.

[@bluebell3720]

Freddie life was no more out of control than theirs in the 70s Did he fool around a bit probably but so did they He went from one relationship to the other Mary 6yrs David 3 who he left for Joe who he was with when he wrote this Brian thought the song was sepratism He was also upset he couldn't put more guitar on it

[@ChristopherMahony370]

@@bluebell3720 Thank you for this comment!

[@kingstumble]

For anybody at all interested in guitars there is a book called Brian May's Red Special co-written by Brian which is absolute full of info and photos about how it was made. It also has chapters about Brian playing at Buckingham Palace and his involvement in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody". A fascinating read.

[@dan56-fl8ge]

the best song for me is The Show Must Go On

[@pattireinheimer5612]

Brian May is also an astrophysicist. I think I remember reading somewhere that John Deacon designed the amp he uses with his guitar. Deacon is the bass player and has an engineering degree.

[@brianvandy4002]

The song is all about living life like riding a bull. Live life to it's fullest.

[@kimberlybrown9500]

Queen!🔥🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@lizj7028]

One of my favorites, but in an interview, Brian stated it was one of his least favorites because this was when Freddie was partying way too hard, and they were concerned for him. As someone stated when Freddie wrote this song, it was like his "Anthem to Hedonism..."

[@jpw6893]

There is actually another version of this song that Brian did because he thought it should have more guitar in.

[@bluebell3720]

Yes he was upset Freddie wouldn't let him add more!

[@6916dog]

Brian May loved Rory Gallagher when he was a kid. He went to see him often. One time he went up and talked to Rory. Asked how he got the sound he did. Rory explained what gear he used. Brian went out, bought the stuff and never looked back

[@spinb]

Again, the '73 live version of "Focus" by Hocus Pocus will amaze you.

[@christerfurberg6538]

Now watch the "interpretive dance" version with David Armand! :D

[@Catzilla931]

Over time May continued to update his guitar. He could actually make it sound like an orchestra. At the end of each concert the British National anthem, God Save the Queen played. It was an instrumental played by the band.

[@judithwilson3561]

Watch The Queens Platinum jubilee concert with Queen and Adam Lambert live in front of Buckingham Palce.....its amazing, they sing this.

[@laurainelindley9190]

You guys need to listen to Freddie singing acapella to loads of their songs, his voice is amazing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lilharleymama]

I'll list 3 songs I love so many...there are just too many to choose from. So here are 3...or 4 "The March of the Black Queen", "You Take My Breath away", and "Death on Two Legs"...try those..after that...(Millionaire Waltz....

[@vinniedixon1140]

This song is about Freddie living his life to the fullest at that time, doing anything and everything with anyone and everyone. It's not just a feel good song as it does have a story behind it hence why guitarist Brian May had his concerns about what Freddie was indulging in.

[@nataliemorton5568]

Good review and very good to see both of you. What a cool couple you are!! Thank you. ☺

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

Check out Brian May going for it on Buckinham Palac's roof , AMAZING A WTF MOMENT TO SEE ACTUALY HAPPEND.

[@marciebulsaraorcutt]

At 8:36… when you were playing the live clip: After Fred sings “and the world…..” but then he stops singing and there’s a several-second-gap of “no singing”… that’s because he’s LETTING THE AUDIENCE SING. …And they ARE singing, it’s just an agonizingly SAD fact that the audio mix on this video isn’t picking up their voices! (There IS uploaded on KZbin, a REMIXED video of this entire concert, where you CAN hear the audience!) …It’s a really “painful” fact that during this time period - the late 70s - for some reason, the video footage of Queen performing is NOT very good.🫠 (But, as mentioned, there are talented individuals out there on YT who have done upgrades/remixes, that provide MUCH BETTER quality than this… It just takes a little “digging” to find them, because - as newer YT posts - they’re NOT at the top of the search algorithms.)🖖

[@aaradia]

Somebody to love is my favorite Queen song,. So many reactions video's use a live version, but it is not nearly as good as their studio version. Stone Cold Crazy is awesome and considered an early Heavy Metal song by them. They have so many awesome songs! I could go on listing so many of their big hits, but I will instead mention a few hidden gems - one sung by Brian May called '39. Mustapha off of their Jazz album, which I think is an underrated album. The Prophet's song is another favorite of mine, but not a radio hit.

[@TenCapQuesada]

Brian "the Afro guy!" Lol😂😂😂

[@SwearyCyclist]

My wife was lucky enough to see Queen live in their last UK tour before the sad loss of Freddie.

[@stevelambert6404]

Sebs , as a girl dad I can't believe you have never reacted to Gary Allen's song Tough little boys

[@johnandrews3151]

There is an exceptional album track which is among my favorite album tracks by Queen which I respectfully invite you both to react to. It is from the 1976 album titled A Day At The Races. It is a hard rock ballad called White Man. Please Play LOUD😮😊! Please select the studio version from the album.

[@chergui77]

At the place in the video where you comment about the “guitar” before your first break, that was John Deacon, the bass player. Some other trivia: Brian May used a British coin as his guitar pick to get the sound he wanted. This song was disliked by Brian and Roger when it first came out and for many years after that because it was a representation of Freddie’s hedonistic way of life and alternative sexual lifestyle. Brian and Roger didn’t want negative publicity, however, in more recent interviews with Brian, he says he’s now happy with the song as it’s very popular and makes ppl happy. Scientists did a study on the song that makes ppl the happiest, and this song was ranked #1 due to the music and fast tempo.

[@fl-g15ramirezscullylou87]

arggh I love Freddie so much.

[@CB-kj6xw]

They weren’t able to completely duplicate the harmonies live because it wasn’t possible. They multi-tracked themselves in the studio to sound like a 50 member choir. But they didn’t really want to replicate the albums live because they wanted to give the audience something different and unique. Brian and Roger do sing harmonies when it makes sense, like the beginning of Fat Bottomed Girls. Glad you enjoyed this fun song. I never could understand why it wasn’t a bigger hit in the US.

[@OriginalLictre]

I think the audio of the live clip you checked may have been specifically Freddie Mercury's microphone channel, considering how very little you heard of any other instrument other than the piano.