You're My Best Friend - Queen | Andy & Alex FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@danholmesfilm]

"You actually say it often" "Shut up" 😁

[@DJHolte]

I was seriously waiting for one of the guys to to toss out a little "I love you, man" after that. Let's make #AandABromance happen. 😊

[@flubblert]

Andy making Alex blush was worth today's price of admission. 🥺 😏

[@spoonunit1]

My best friend told me to fuck off, then bought me a pint. A real 'guy' interaction. 😊

[@kenperkins7921]

🎉my . Favorite queen tune

[@kenperkins7921]

The super seventies, doing what they DO!

[@TheCornishCockney]

John Deacon,very underrated bass man,wrote this about his wife. The diversity of Queen is astonishing.

[@CelticGal57]

Thanks for the shout out to John! He was spectacular too! ❤😊 7:03

[@michaelminch5490]

The entirety of "A Night at the Opera" is flawless. One of the greatest albums of all time.

[@1958yankeefan]

THANK YOU for not constantly stopping the records and just letting them play in full and reacting AFTER like it should be!!!

[@walover165]

At the time John Deacon wrote this, he was newly married and his wife had either just had or was about to have their first child. You can FEEL his happiness shining everywhere in this song.

[@dianedavies8291]

I saw Queen in 76 with my best friend. Fifty some years later we are still best friends and big Queen fans. Deacon wrote this for his wife and they are still together. ✌️♥️🎶

[@barryshapiro3349]

Saw them in ‘76 and ‘77 when they were at their best live…my opinion.

[@dianedavies8291]

@TheGunslinger66 we were down in front and my best friend got Roger’s drumsticks. I got a rose from Freddie and I touched his bare foot, lol. Brian May shook both our hands and asked us both what songs we wanted to hear. I chose Keep Yourself Alive and she chose Liar. We were 16 years old, tix were $7.50, still have my stub and a few pictures.

[@iltonwhite]

I too saw them in 76, Edinburgh Playhouse, and then again in 79, Newcastle City Hall.

[@dianedavies8291]

@@iltonwhite I saw them in Feb 76 at the Tower theater right outside Philadelphia.

[@carolemoores2480]

I was at the Playhouse in 76! Ticket price - £3.25 😁

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Deacon not only wrote the song, played the electric piano on the recording, and in concert, stepping away from his usual home behind the bass. In addition to their instrumental chops, every member of the band has written at least two top-ten hits. They were just dripping with talent.

[@juandelhombre]

And he built the little amp that Brian used as a pre.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

John also taught himself to play the electric piano on this song because Freddie didn’t want to play it (he preferred a grand piano).

[@michaelmiller6709]

"every member of the band has written at least two top-ten hits." That's crazy! Thanks for the knowledge!!!

[@biggriz2211]

@@michaelmiller6709 Every member of the band is in the songwriters hall of fame.

[@ElleCee62978]

Freddie actually played the piano in concert for this song. John played the bass.

[@codjh9]

I found an old video of Andy, listening to “death on two legs“, but if Alex hasn’t ever heard it, that is absolutely mandatory!

[@stocksgoupward5922]

written by Bass player John Deacon this is a different love song than whats usually written. your partner/wife or husband has to be your best friend. Pure classic Queen, its simple and its a hit first time you hear it and IT never gets old. S tier but given a respectable A+ by the boys. Queen is one of the all time greats for Freddy Mercury whose voice is top 5 all time in my opinion. then the harmonies of the group itself and then the Unique solos & the style of Brian May. there will never be another Queen.

[@John_Locke_108]

I love that these guys are getting their facts from the Queen movie. Lol. That's like learning about Elton John through the Rocketman movie.

[@stocksgoupward5922]

@@John_Locke_108 thats hilarious they took alot of liberties in that movie like usual Hollywood. Rocketman was unwatchable in my opinion. Where is the Lynyrd Skynyrd Movie? now that would be a HUGE hit.

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

I have missed you listening to Queen!! Squealed with delight when I saw this. Yes! Thank you!!

[@annieanonymous611]

Same!

[@karenj3611]

Me too

[@kellycornell7510]

Me three!

[@kimwoodrick7412]

John Deacon wrote this song. I believe about his wife. The quiet bassist. The dark horse of Queen. Writer of one of the most iconic bass lines of all time. Another one bites the dust.

[@thecatmangaming5503]

If you're looking for an actual Queen banger, highly highly reccommend It's Late - arguably Freddie's best vocals and the guitar line is one of Brian May's absolute most savage! If you want something more operatic and also some of Freddie's best vocals, Who Wants To Live Forever for sure

[@tomflorio3639]

Dude, I'm a longtime Queen fanatic, and when asked my favorite Queen song, "It's Late" is my reply. Not one that is often brought up among their best, but it freaking ROCKS.

[@Todd_Lawrence]

A million times yes. Hard to believe the boys haven't hit this one yet.

[@DaverJ]

Upvote for Its Late - undeniable banger.

[@TheJrr71]

Both of those are definitely up there in my personal Queen "ranking". I really like '39 and Is This The World We Created, a bit different in style, although and I think totally subjectively, and I will almost certainly change my mind the next time I listen to any Queen album, that In The Lap of The Gods, Revisited is my all time favourite, or Hammer To Fall, or... I'll stop now 😂

[@danithompson8743]

For sure "It's Late" is awesome.

[@u683853]

Ooh, I've been wandering 'round His delivery on that line is just perfection.

[@oboogie2]

Boys, actually this was written by bassist John Deacon (I believe his first on a Queen album) about his newlywed wife. Queen had gotten a new Rhodes keyboard that Freddie didn't like and didn't want to use it on a Queen album (he always wanted to use actual piano). John did want to, so he took it home to learn how to play it and this was the song he wrote while teaching himself how to play it. There is a phenomenally beautiful ballad that Freddie did write about the girl that Andy was referring to called "Love of My Life" that you should check out.

[@micknordstrom2591]

Deacons first song was on the album Sheer Heart Attack and it is called Misfire.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

... and off the same album too :)

[@oboogie2]

@@micknordstrom2591you're right, I got that one wrong. Maybe it was his first released as a single then, I remember it was a first of some sort for him.

[@burtreynolds2969]

Pretty sure it was a Wurlitzer 200a electric piano. I have one, and it's sounds damn close. I think they eq'd the hell out of it though.

[@oboogie2]

@@burtreynolds2969looked it up, you're right!

[@MHume63]

Entire album is a masterpiece!!

[@Owlstretchingtime78]

Apart from the rather dull strains of 'Sweet Lady', i'd be inclined to agree with you. Saying that, i'm one of the few that rates 'A Day At The Races' as a better album!

[@bradleyjjohnson]

What a great song. Love the chords at the end.😉

[@jasonremy1627]

One of the things I miss about music from this era is earnestness like this. Like, this is such a sweet song.

[@mattsmith7490]

It's ok if you guys want to give each other a hug after this song plays! Guys don't do that enough. Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my close friends, some with me still, and some now gone. Freddie signed a will in September 1991, that gave half of his vast wealth to Mary Austin, his old girlfriend and best friend. She was at his side when he passed.

[@hermandadams8376]

he was also godfather to her children

[@gayleshupack3532]

My favorite Queen song. S tier for me.

[@GottaDance56]

I thought my ears would bleed when I saw Queen (20 rows back on the floor). And Freddie Mercury was the most charismatic performer I'd ever seen & I saw Led Zeppelin & the Rolling Stones in the late 70's, so I've seen some true showmen.

[@KremerJim]

Hammer to Fall by Queen. Super rocking Banger!

[@rjart4]

This was my wedding dance song in 1994 and my silver wedding song 25 years later.

[@midgenobby]

Queen..1986..Wembley Stadium..just the most magical experience..😊

[@bethcrumpton476]

Whenever this world is cruel to me I've got you, to help me forgive Exactly the way I felt about MY best friend, who I lost in 2015 Thank you, Bear

[@kimd.9070]

So sorry for your loss.

[@TischTosh]

Brought a tear to my eye. POW, right in the feelz! Not sure if Bear is human or furfriend but yes sorry for your loss😢. To lose either just nails you.

[@bethcrumpton476]

@TischTosh Bear was human (real name Jean). He passed away in 2015 at the age of 57. He had been an insulin dependent diabetic since he was 5, had two kidney transplants and a pancreas transplant, and was blind. In spite of all that, he still worked and lived on his own. Most remarkable human being I have ever met.

[@christhornycroft3686]

A rare love song that isn’t about being horny for someone. Usually these types of songs have some sexual or physical component to them, even to a small degree. This is the exact opposite, and coupled with great musicality, particularly the chorus, it makes the song stand out.

[@valeriedenaro-cully8884]

How could anyone not love this song ❤?

[@jimfenski3111]

Spread Your Wings-It’s Late-Sheer Heart Attack-Get Down Make Love. These are just a few of the songs from a perfect album called News Of The World. There also some major hits that came from it you’ll recognize. Why this album and the deep cuts don’t get more attention is beyond my comprehension. Every song is great with a couple of nice surprises. I see people reacting to the same handful of Queen songs over and over again and for some reason these are ignored! Please give them a listen. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed your reaction Andex-definitely an A+ tune!

[@michele_e]

Yep, a song which I had totally forgotten about! Just way too many good songs from my youth to remember them all. This is a feel good, at a picnic or late night at the pub, song.

[@26shedan]

Queen, love them!! Any song Freddie sings make listeners assume he wrote it. He is just that talented.

[@dubblwide]

This was the very first song from Queen I heard when it first came out on AM radio way back then. I remember thinking, what a nice bunch of English boys coming out with a sweet little love song. Little did I know…

[@elainemarsh3477]

It's just AMAZING how many great songs Queen out out into this world.

[@QueenFornis]

This song reminds me of my best friend of a 40 year friendship, who passed away two years ago. Moves me to tears every time I hear it, now. Great reaction guys. RIP Jimmy.

[@alucardvekkia3966]

Sorry for your loss, friend Jimmy lives on through you!

[@QueenFornis]

@@alucardvekkia3966 Thank you for those kind words. Hope you and yours are doing great!

[@ginaabernathy7419]

Played this song at my best friends funeral last year. It was our anthem as teens. Love and miss her. 😢❤️

[@falcon215]

I was fortunate enough to see Queen as my first rock concert during the tour for this album in '76 when they still had the long hair and flowing Japanese outfits, and again the next year for the 'New of the World' tour. This is a great memory from that. John Deacon's bass bass always been the most pure, clearest sounding bass I have ever heard.

[@poppad331]

You 2 should have been holding hands watching this. John Deacon (bass) wrote this for his wife. Deacon songs always have amazing bass. Everyone knows Freddie, rightly so...he was amazing. But Oh my! There has never been a band where every member wrote multiple #1s. A truly awesome band

[@dan.vitale]

It's written by John Deacon about his wife, who he is still married to. Heavy recommendation for next Queen from me would be "Somebody To Love'` or "Spread Your Wings"

[@billsager5634]

Spread Your Wings is my favorite Queen song, and I have been a fan since 1973, and own all of their releases. John Deacon also wrote Spread Your Wings. Another good song is Liar, from their debut album. Nice little bass solo from John on that song!

[@CB-kj6xw]

It's a very timeless song.

[@rebeccarivas6873]

This song gave me the biggest hug as I pulled up to attend my bestie’s funeral many years ago. Great timing, great song. Makes me cry happy/sad tears each time it plays. Album is stellar!

[@sherryheim5504]

John Deacon writes the best songs!! I love this one, thank you both. John wrote this for his wife Veronica who he is still married to. They have 6 adult children so I guess she was his best friend.

[@tomanderson1557]

I would love to see you guys do March of the Black Queen!

[@teetee_555]

This is my song for me and my Son......always brings me to tears!

[@lyna4873]

This song was written by John Deacon for his wife Veronica whom he started dating prior to Queen and has been married to since 1975 (they had 6 children).

[@Rosette-zr5gh]

You have to watch Queen at Wembley: ‘Now I’m here’. Phenomenal.

[@karenj3611]

John Deacon wrote this one, he really wanted the electric piano on it but Freddie refused to play it as he considered it an inferior instrument to his beloved grand piano. So John learned to play it himself and that is what you hear

[@imweakfordeaky]

Freddie rejected the electric piano outright when it was added to the equipment. John said ,” Okeh, I’ll just take it home and learn how to play keyboards…” This song was written by John *while* he had the instrument at home teaching himself, with his lovely bride carrying their first child there with him. I can just picture the Sweet Young Love pouring out of his heart to create the song 😊

[@Long2556]

Where did you get this outrageous tidbit? Actually very revealing on many fronts, if true...

[@imweakfordeaky]

@@Long2556: “Well, Freddie didn't like the electric piano, so I took it home and I started to learn on the electric piano and basically that's the song that came out you know when I was learning to play piano. It was written on that instrument and it sounds best on that. You know, often on the instrument that you wrote the song on. -John Deacon, 24 December 1977, BBC Radio 1.” (Yes, that’s how John said this quote… he always had lots of “you know” sprinkled through when he spoke in interviews, God love him)

[@imweakfordeaky]

@@Long2556oh, and Freddie followed up John’s comment with this (in the same interview) : “I refused to play the damn thing [the electric piano]. It's tinny and horrible and I don't like them. Why play those things when you've got a lovely superb grand piano? No, I think, basically what he [John] is trying to say is it was the desired effect.” -Freddie Mercury, 24 December 1977, BBC Radio 1.

[@Long2556]

@@imweakfordeaky thank you... Love everyone in this band. When they came out, I really thought they were the love child of The Beatles and Led Zeppelin...lucky to have lived in the 70s.

[@jeremygray1331]

The true measure of an artist is to take what in other hands would be trite and make it brilliant. George Harrison did it with Here Comes The Sun. And Queen did it here with You’re My Best Friend.

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

Classic, and another reason why Queen were the first band to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, every member had a hit.

[@ourjunkmail1]

Love the drums in this song. Lots of action. Not covering up the other band members and blending in so well

[@leefriedman9882]

I was introduced to Queen by my middle school music teacher around 1975-76 and bought this album immediately after hearing it in class. This was the only song I had heard by them at that point as it had been on the radio a lot. What I always think about when I hear it, however, is playing it at home and my dad (who was around 34 at the time) saying that he always thought it was The Partridge Family! 🤣 Makes me smile to this day.

[@lisaburris9045]

The song you both should definitely check out is "Who wants to live forever "

[@michaelminch5490]

Well, everything from "Highlander,' really.

[@stevenanderson7461]

The magic album was their best ablum

[@LMTino]

@@michaelminch5490 ONE YEAR OF LOVE - oh those vocals just rip heartstrings. Queen official lyric video, not done live. Freddie & John only.

[@patrickjacobson2261]

I have literally heard this song hundreds of times but not in probably 40 years as most stations dont play Queen much anymore. The Seventies and Eighties were a great time to be alive.

[@marckniola9237]

S tier. Just a beautifully made song. My fiance and I felt we finally found the person in each other who fit this song. Sadly she recently passed away unexpectedly. Miss you my best friend.

[@stellahalcyon9859]

Whenever I hear this I think about Freddie and Mary and how they were able to make their love transcend all the worldly obstacles. They were the pinnacle.

[@masterofnone2183]

Queen doing what Queen does....'Tie Your Mother Down' - 'It's Late' - 'Stone Cold Crazy' - Crazy Little Thing Called Love' and for good measure 'Under Pressure' with Bowie. Likely in that order.

[@joeyblowey123456]

Next Queen should be "Dragon Attack" This song is an absolute banger and a criminally overlooked classic.

[@photographerjonathan]

When I saw this video I was really surprised that both of you guys haven't listened to this entire album long ago. its Queen at their hight of creativity. A Night At The Opera has to be on any top albums of all time list. and to only listen to the songs one at a time is almost a crime. I'm so happy I grew up in a time where bands created albums that people actually sat down and listened too from the beginning to the end.

[@trishalou592]

My favorite Queen song

[@ednicholson7839]

Queen II, A Night at the Opera, News of the World and Live Killers all are required listening -- in their entirety. Every song.

[@PT9546]

There’s also a Queen song called Friends will be Friends. This was written by John Deacon bass player, for his wife. Yes Freddie is a great interpreter of music he makes you believe everything he sings.

[@girl_overthinx]

So many great songs from Queen. One of my favorites is written by Brian, called "Its Late", is a 3 part story about love gone wrong. Freddie's vocal inflections are, as always, awesome. If you want something very different from them "Sheer Heart Attack" is a great song. It was my gateway song to Queen. "Somebody to Love" is just beautiful.

[@catbutte4770]

A Queen song? So, cool!

[@magneto7930]

Written by bass player John Deacon for his wife. He also plays the keyboards on this song.

[@sherryorr5160]

One of my favorites from Queen! ❤

[@catserver8577]

My favorite Queen song, it's a really weird feeling watching people listen to it who have never heard it, and this song has been such a constant in my life I know every little tiny note. Coolness!

[@kendallneason3645]

Been waiting for you guys to get back to Queen. There are still so many songs for you guys to hear! Queen rocks. I listen to Freddie Mercury daily. His voice makes me feel…

[@_nikkiwith2ks]

My favorite Queen song! 👑

[@Jontor11]

This is my favourite Queen song. Written by John Deacon, but Freddie sells is so well vocally.

[@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf]

“Master” “S” tier all day ! 🔥❤️

[@mitchellbatchelor1594]

Lot of good music in Queens catalogue. “Your My Best Friend” is my favorite.

[@horsebydayartbynight]

Such a happy song, and a proper rating to boot! Thanks for playing my favorite Queen song, and one of my tops of all-time.

[@Sassypaws4927]

“You’re My Best Friend” was written by the band’s bass player, John Deacon, who has also written their mega-hit “Another One Bites the Dust”. Deacon composed this love song for his new wife, Veronica Tetzlaff, whom he married in January 1975, shortly before the album was recorded. Initially featured on A Night at the Opera in November 1975, it was later released as a single, backed with “‘39”. Although it was squeezed between two other hits, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Somebody to Love”, it nonetheless found a respectable place in Queen’s fans' ears and hearts, peaking at #7 on the UK Singles Charts.

[@kato0828]

Absolutely astonished you haven’t heard this and sad you’ve lived 20 some years without this in your life. Glad you have it now! PLEASE from this album hit Death on Two Legs! Not only the best Queen song ever but maybe one of the best rock ‘n’ roll songs you’ll ever hear in your life. And it’s mixed so pure - great production.

[@smolderingjay3360]

love it. and it has a Partridge Family feel.

[@jeffschielka7845]

Great song from an incredible album!🤝

[@ATalkingBadger]

You guys should listen to One Vision by Queen next!

[@d2d2d28]

I never turn off a Queen song when it comes on the radio no matter how many times I’ve heard them.

[@bonniethompson2019]

It's one of my favorite songs ❤

[@joeyblowey123456]

This song never fails to cheer me up. Great reaction guys. One day it will become S Tier for you

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

'It's Late' is a banger!

[@katiemanning3761]

My favorite Queen song, hands down.

[@lawrenceabeyta3808]

As others mentioned, Deacon took their electric keyboard home to learn it and wrote this about his wife. BTW, my second favorite Queen song you have not listened to, Save Me. Listen to that live Montreal and you will see Brian on the piano. It is also Freddie’s best live vocals.

[@jdzube2933]

Joh Deacon's tribute to his wife. Great song !

[@mixdawg]

Written by the bass player John Deacon and he plays Wurlitzer piano on it and Freddie plays Celeste

[@steveturner3999]

I always loved the fact that John Deacon wrote this about his relationship with his wife. I lost my wife of nearly 42 years two years ago. She was truly, absolutely my very best friend. Whenever we heard this together I would sing along horribly but sincerely because the lyrics rang true for me. Miss you baby! No way to go wrong with any Queen song.

[@m.y.o.b.724]

"Another One Bites The Dust". One heck of a banger.

[@John_Locke_108]

Lyrics are sappy but Queen makes it a legendary tun because they're Queen. Over the decades this tune has never gotten old.

[@carolyamond1063]

Hit, I want it now. Freddy’s voice is so gritty! I just love it! The remastered video is what you should watch!

[@johncarr2806]

This was the second track released as a single off the album, following Bohemian Rhapsody, and reached No.7 here in England.

[@leemcclements8889]

Saw them in 1977, 78, ...twice after that.Great to have seen Freddie live! Mary Austin was his best friend. He left his entire estate to her....they were never married.

[@cs8106c]

At my daughters wedding we had a completion . Each guest was to pay £1 and guess the song title from 200 songs for the bridal couple’s first dance. The winner got to choose a charity the money was donated to. You guessed which song they danced to!

[@northerngurl6178]

Incredible song, another great song written by John Deacon for News of the World album is Spread Your Wings, my personal fav

[@Pickle_Pete3]

Should hit “Good ol fashioned lover boy” it just embodies early Queen to me. Great vocals and harmony. Also Cool Cat has a good bass line y’all might enjoy

[@joefinnegan2408]

This song was actually written by bassist John Deacon for his wife, with encouragement from Freddie. Next song: Tie Your Mother Down from Day at the Races (long version). ✌

[@imweakfordeaky]

John wrote it at home, while learning to play the electric piano. Freddie didn’t know about the song until John presented it to the band, he just thought John was taking the electric piano home to teach himself how to play. Of course, when the band heard John’s song, Freddie really liked it - Roger wasn’t sold on the “happy at home” stuff, said it wasn’t rock-n-roll … lol

[@scruffyroses2796]

They were my very 1st concert in 1975. Talk about a great way to break into the concert scene!

[@gswithen]

All four members of Queen were accomplished songwriters and all had big hits for the band. Plus, Roger and Brian sang lead on some great songs. I've been a fan since 1974. Killer Queen was one of the first 45s I owned at 7 years old. Please hit Need You Loving Tonight next.

[@Gordy63]

Great harmonies as usual. Really love the walk up base lines!

[@Lexy-O]

S tier. Especially love the guitar and drums and written by the bass player

[@dianecourtney2724]

Deaky wrote this fabulous song about his wife who he is still married to and has six kids✌🏼👑♥️

[@user-gu1iq8gg7j]

You have to do “it’s Late”! My favorite Queen song! You will love it!

[@msmrsro]

There are few songs that take me back to a time and place. This is one. As a young person, less than 10, and this song was on the radio a lot. Station wagon, 1970s, tornado warning. Trying to get home.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Born in the late 60s, I grew up watching the Partridge Family show, about a family singing group, which was extremely popular. I always thought this was a Partridge Family song, until way into adulthood, lol! It totally captures their vibe. I googled it just to know I wasn't alone in this, and others thought the same thing! Anyway, great, great song written by the bassist, John Deacon, for his wife, and definitely not sung by David Cassidy 🤣