This live version never fails to bring me to tears, the studio version is great, but this live version is just so emotion packed that he could reduce 150,000 fans to silence.
A truly beautiful masterpiece of vocals conveying heartfelt emotion backed up by superior piano playing. Love this more then the studio version and I think that is sheer Freddie perfection.
This performance brings me to tears every time. The way Freddie controls the entire audience by merely lifting his finger and giving them a sly glance with his eyes, is chillingly beautiful.
Love this performance of the song. I find it absolutely stunning. The studio version is good, but the live version gives it something very, very special. Freddie's breathy-ness and vibrato here completely changes it. And just him and the piano makes the song feel so much more intimate. It's the perfect mixture of beautiful and almost haunting.
This was freddie at the height of his vocal powers! In the late 80s his voice suffered due to the hectic touring schedule and ultimately the disease that took him away from us....... He was still amazing regardless even to his last performance
First time I saw Queen was mid 1970's...my friend had a ticket then let us all in through the toilet window!!!! Fell in love with Freddie that night I was 14 years old. 45 years later and I'm still in love...🤗🤗🤗👍💗
Great reaction! It’s difficult to imagine watching this live within a crowd of 120,000 people around you, and they were all under Freddie’s spell. Pfffft yes it is a pretty song.
It is a beautiful masterpiece! The studio version is totally different with strong harmonies. I am a harmony junkie but this him and the piano was absolutely stunning!
This is one of my favorite FM clips. Freddie rarely sang this song on stage. I have heard a music analyst say this was probably because it would have been hard for him to hear himself sing this quiet song in the middle of a raucous crowd, so not sure why he decided to do it this night - may have been because it was new and he was so excited about it. Thanks for your reaction to it.
@@logexpTommy OK - I was going by what the analyst said and the fact that it was hard to find any examples of him singing this song on TH-cam. At any rate, he didn't sing it later than Races.....
It IS a pretty song. Whatever adjective is used, it's undeniable that it is a great piece of music with lyrics that anyone who has ever been hopelessly and irrevocably in love with someone else can relate to. Pretty, gorgeous, stunning, they all apply! Cheers!
Wow.... what a song.... !!!! thanks for your reaction!! its so nice to see when your site bell it’s announcing the new post of yours!!! This song You take my breath away, and White Queen, My Melancholy Blues, Nevermore (or how to tell a love story and decepción in one minute!) and Lily of the Valley.... make an exceptional songs of Queen’s 70!! And there’re of course Who needs you, Dreamers Ball, Going Back, Doing all right, Jealousy... beautiful songs, all of them... mmhhhh guys.... you have a lot of work to do..!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
A true master of feeling emotion he connects with most lyrics he sings haunting song, when a song is performed with such emotion the audience will also connect with the artist beautiful song. Great reaction. 😍
Great reaction, this is a lovely song, and Freddie's vulnerability makes it extra special! You guys should react to My Melancholy Blues the live version from 1977. I know you have done the studio version but the live version is amazing. For something a bit similar try Dreamers Ball live in Paris 1979. It's Late is one of Queen's best songs, but it so underrated, you have to react to it. For something interesting listen to the first song Freddie recorded, I Can Hear Music, this song along with Going Back has an interesting history.
If you haven't, please listen to the studio versions of Love of My Life and You Take My Breath Away. They're much more complex and sound completely different from the live versions (Brian even taught himself to play the harp for Love of My Life). My late husband and I considered You Take My Breath Away as "our song" ... it's very special.
That takes my breath away!! Fantastic....love it! I can scratch one off my list of songs you still need to react to. Thanks PS I think he was still with Mary at this point.
I love this performance. The recorded version is much bigger. Freddie did all the background vocals. Brian May did a small guitar solo that fooled me in the beginning of it. I thought it was a Cello for a moment.
I prefer the studio versions of all three piano songs (this, Love of my Life and My Melancholy Blues) as they are so wonderfully recorded and perfect pieces. Love the live versions too of course 😁
So glad you did this live performance on this song. Please play it again on your own and watch Freddie's face while listening to the lyrics. It is eerily beautiful with just Freddie and piano. The studio version is very nice, of course, but I feel it takes away the emotion Freddie is showing and singing. Live performances from this group are always better. Have you yet done Love of My Life? You would enjoy that also, just Freddie (and thousands in the crowd) singing the song accompanied only by Brian May on the guitar.
This is one of his very best songs it is very short as you said but very impactful. It is nice to hear how a man feels when he expresses his love someone. There are not many men who could have given that song any better vocals, meaning like Freddie Mercury could do. He is just totally outstanding up until this very day. Is nice to know that a man has a heart I can open up that widely God bless him I miss you Freddie
It has been said this song was written for his partner at the time David Minns who was Freddie's first partner after Freddie and Mary's romantic connection ended.
Some argue this is a song that is better in studio form. Have no opinion on it myself as both version are quite different. Freddie's voice has a certain fragility to it that does not often appear. I have always liked this live version.
If you love this song, I'll be your Valentine's date! I nearly implode every time I hear this stripped version. And watching him just nearly disappear into it is tear jerking. THE BEST LYRICS for a "love song" ever written. I would die if someone ever wrote something so beautiful for me. And he was only, what, like mid 20s? Good grief. It's nearly impossible to describe this song.
This is such an appealing melody, and the studio version is one of the few times I'd say is better. The song has always had a different "sound" to me. I've read elsewhere that FM used the harmonic minor scale here. FM had an explosive period of creativity in the 1970s; this song reflects his musical genius.
I’ve been waiting so very long for someone to react to this. Thank you 🙏 Please listen to White Queen at the Odeon Hammersmith live. Brian wrote it about a lost love.
Hey guys, you want something modern rock now with classic feel try BANDMAID an all female hard rock band from Japan. Songs: take me higher, thrill, play, puzzle, blooming. These ladies are insanely talented and their musicianship is out of this world. Fyi they sing japanese with hints of English in their songs but very catchy. The music is so damn good.
Not as good as the studio. You need to react to both. I think it’s a beautiful song. ❤️ Just a side note, Queen is on tour again. Brian & Roger are amazing both are in their 70’s. 🔥
He was with david minns at the time Together a year He wrote good old fashioned lover boy for david also on this album I doubt this song would be about mary If he was able to feel that way with her he wouldn't be with david!
As I watch through many of the Queen reaction videos by various folk, and as I read through the comments accordingly, I feel I see a pattern of comments which seem to always influence the reactors to listen to the live versions of all the songs, and this is great because Queen, of course, were/are amazing live... Yet I do believe more studio versions of the songs need looking at too as Queen were stupendous in the studio. Innovative, rule breaking and dynamic only begin to describe them. I say please check out studio and then live versions where applicable and appreciate the unique offerings in each! Peace, love and Praise Fred!
This live version never fails to bring me to tears, the studio version is great, but this live version is just so emotion packed that he could reduce 150,000 fans to silence.
Sadly is pitch corrected... Curse you QLP!
Stunning. . Freddie took my breath away with this beautiful song.
Freddie still takes my breath away every time I hear him sing. That voice, thank heaven we can still hear and enjoy his beautiful voice.
A truly beautiful masterpiece of vocals conveying heartfelt emotion backed up by superior piano playing. Love this more then the studio version and I think that is sheer Freddie perfection.
This is raw emotion and vulnerability. Absolutely beautiful
..ethereal..... ty
This performance brings me to tears every time. The way Freddie controls the entire audience by merely lifting his finger and giving them a sly glance with his eyes, is chillingly beautiful.
Love this performance of the song. I find it absolutely stunning. The studio version is good, but the live version gives it something very, very special. Freddie's breathy-ness and vibrato here completely changes it. And just him and the piano makes the song feel so much more intimate. It's the perfect mixture of beautiful and almost haunting.
This was freddie at the height of his vocal powers!
In the late 80s his voice suffered due to the hectic touring schedule and ultimately the disease that took him away from us.......
He was still amazing regardless even to his last performance
Full of emotions 0nly freddie can do it ihave chills everytime ihear it stunning performance what avocalist insane voice thanks you're reaction is 👍
Completely mesmerizing! Thanks. One of my favorites.
First time I saw Queen was mid 1970's...my friend had a ticket then let us all in through the toilet window!!!! Fell in love with Freddie that night I was 14 years old. 45 years later and I'm still in love...🤗🤗🤗👍💗
Great reaction!
It’s difficult to imagine watching this live within a crowd of 120,000 people around you, and they were all under Freddie’s spell.
Pfffft yes it is a pretty song.
goosebumps ... That’s all I have to say! wow!
It is a beautiful masterpiece! The studio version is totally different with strong harmonies. I am a harmony junkie but this him and the piano was absolutely stunning!
It is a pretty song. Very sweet and I prefer the purity of this version over the official version.
Donnalea Spencer - Yes, indeed!
This is my most favorite live performances of Freddie. It takes my breath away.
This is one of my favorite FM clips. Freddie rarely sang this song on stage. I have heard a music analyst say this was probably because it would have been hard for him to hear himself sing this quiet song in the middle of a raucous crowd, so not sure why he decided to do it this night - may have been because it was new and he was so excited about it. Thanks for your reaction to it.
Im pretty sure this was performed for most of the Races Tour, so it wasn't that rare.
@@logexpTommy OK - I was going by what the analyst said and the fact that it was hard to find any examples of him singing this song on TH-cam. At any rate, he didn't sing it later than Races.....
It IS a pretty song. Whatever adjective is used, it's undeniable that it is a great piece of music with lyrics that anyone who has ever been hopelessly and irrevocably in love with someone else can relate to. Pretty, gorgeous, stunning, they all apply! Cheers!
Wow 🥰 beautiful Freddie ❤️ we love you Freddie ❤️
Wow.... what a song.... !!!! thanks for your reaction!! its so nice to see when your site bell it’s announcing the new post of yours!!!
This song You take my breath away, and White Queen, My Melancholy Blues, Nevermore (or how to tell a love story and decepción in one minute!) and Lily of the Valley.... make an exceptional songs of Queen’s 70!!
And there’re of course Who needs you, Dreamers Ball, Going Back, Doing all right, Jealousy... beautiful songs, all of them... mmhhhh guys.... you have a lot of work to do..!!!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Captivating. Freddie's voice so beautiful and passionate.
Always enjoy your reactions.
You guys are so cute-it was almost as much fun watching you as the video! You were entranced! Two generations caught up in the Queen magic.
Just SUBLIME! The singing and the piano...oh my! One of a kind,S2.
So beatiful, emocional, just a soft, delicate Freddie from the 70s. and his piano...
A true master of feeling emotion he connects with most lyrics he sings haunting song, when a song is performed with such emotion the audience will also connect with the artist beautiful song. Great reaction. 😍
What a singer what a song Freddie♥️
Great reaction, this is a lovely song, and Freddie's vulnerability makes it extra special! You guys should react to My Melancholy Blues the live version from 1977. I know you have done the studio version but the live version is amazing. For something a bit similar try Dreamers Ball live in Paris 1979. It's Late is one of Queen's best songs, but it so underrated, you have to react to it. For something interesting listen to the first song Freddie recorded, I Can Hear Music, this song along with Going Back has an interesting history.
You've just witnessed a genius my friend.
If you haven't, please listen to the studio versions of Love of My Life and You Take My Breath Away. They're much more complex and sound completely different from the live versions (Brian even taught himself to play the harp for Love of My Life).
My late husband and I considered You Take My Breath Away as "our song" ... it's very special.
I read somewhere it was about his visit to Japan as he loved the country ♥️
That takes my breath away!! Fantastic....love it! I can scratch one off my list of songs you still need to react to. Thanks PS I think he was still with Mary at this point.
No this was written for David Minns, Freddie's BF, Freddie had broken up with Mary in 1975.
For further reactions, how about “It’s Late”. It’s one of my favorite Queen songs. I would be interested in your opinion.
Yes!
Yes, It's Late is an amazing under-rated Queen gem.
My favourite!!!
One of my favorites also
Best song about love...
Beautiful. Great reaction too.
I love this performance. The recorded version is much bigger. Freddie did all the background vocals. Brian May did a small guitar solo that fooled me in the beginning of it. I thought it was a Cello for a moment.
I prefer the studio versions of all three piano songs (this, Love of my Life and My Melancholy Blues) as they are so wonderfully recorded and perfect pieces.
Love the live versions too of course 😁
"Overwhelming sensation..." from 'My Melancholy Blues'.
this has to be the best song of that era. its a hidden gem
Yes it is a pretty song,one of my favorites, I love Freddie and Roger❤🌟, I am learning to play the drums🥁, they inspire me.❤🙂🎶🎵🎼
So glad you did this live performance on this song. Please play it again on your own and watch Freddie's face while listening to the lyrics. It is eerily beautiful with just Freddie and piano. The studio version is very nice, of course, but I feel it takes away the emotion Freddie is showing and singing. Live performances from this group are always better. Have you yet done Love of My Life? You would enjoy that also, just Freddie (and thousands in the crowd) singing the song accompanied only by Brian May on the guitar.
Freddie!!!!!!!!! We miss you 👍🏻👏🏻🙌💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎👑👑
This is one of his very best songs it is very short as you said but very impactful. It is nice to hear how a man feels when he expresses his love someone. There are not many men who could have given that song any better vocals, meaning like Freddie Mercury could do. He is just totally outstanding up until this very day. Is nice to know that a man has a heart I can open up that widely God bless him I miss you Freddie
You'll love the studio version. Loaded with harmonies, beautiful
Freddie's voice OMG!
This song was written for Freddie's first publicly known boyfriend David MInns. Beautiful
No for john deacon
It has been said this song was written for his partner at the time David Minns who was Freddie's first partner after Freddie and Mary's romantic connection ended.
QUEEN incrível como sempre 💖💖💖💖
its a great song for wedding first dance, but people also use it for funeral song. Deep emotions.
Any woman is Lucky if her man plays this song for her, beautiful!
Wonderful reaction. 😍
Some argue this is a song that is better in studio form. Have no opinion on it myself as both version are quite different. Freddie's voice has a certain fragility to it that does not often appear. I have always liked this live version.
If you love this song, I'll be your Valentine's date! I nearly implode every time I hear this stripped version. And watching him just nearly disappear into it is tear jerking. THE BEST LYRICS for a "love song" ever written. I would die if someone ever wrote something so beautiful for me. And he was only, what, like mid 20s? Good grief. It's nearly impossible to describe this song.
This is such an appealing melody, and the studio version is one of the few times I'd say is better. The song has always had a different "sound" to me. I've read elsewhere that FM used the harmonic minor scale here. FM had an explosive period of creativity in the 1970s; this song reflects his musical genius.
vocally it's astonishing..
Great song. You should react to “ you don’t fool me “ a later song from last album, always thought was brilliant, very cool song. 👌
I’ve been waiting so very long for someone to react to this. Thank you 🙏 Please listen to White Queen at the Odeon Hammersmith live. Brian wrote it about a lost love.
Beatiful!!!
Listen carefully to the lyrics - it was Freddie that broke Mary's heart, this is from Mary to Freddie.
Hey.. Have you reacted to Death on 2 legs? Love it ❤
Hey guys, you want something modern rock now with classic feel try BANDMAID an all female hard rock band from Japan. Songs: take me higher, thrill, play, puzzle, blooming. These ladies are insanely talented and their musicianship is out of this world. Fyi they sing japanese with hints of English in their songs but very catchy. The music is so damn good.
Not as good as the studio. You need to react to both. I think it’s a beautiful song. ❤️ Just a side note, Queen is on tour again. Brian & Roger are amazing both are in their 70’s. 🔥
forever freddie !
Please could you react to the same song in studio version?Thanks
Hola,podías reaccionar a Exercises in free love de Freddie Mercury? Gracias!!
❤
Still love you Fredd
He was with david minns at the time
Together a year
He wrote good old fashioned lover boy for david also on this album
I doubt this song would be about mary
If he was able to feel that way with her he wouldn't be with david!
I do have a request Roger’s Old Friends. 🔥
We did old friends.. we did it the Wednesday you were recovering from your surgery
The Bass Player ok I’ll see if I can find it. Thanks
The Bass th-cam.com/video/AxCe7JjoY3Q/w-d-xo.html I remember now thanks guys. This is a link to a very good version with clips of Freddie in it.
As I watch through many of the Queen reaction videos by various folk, and as I read through the comments accordingly, I feel I see a pattern of comments which seem to always influence the reactors to listen to the live versions of all the songs, and this is great because Queen, of course, were/are amazing live...
Yet I do believe more studio versions of the songs need looking at too as Queen were stupendous in the studio. Innovative, rule breaking and dynamic only begin to describe them.
I say please check out studio and then live versions where applicable and appreciate the unique offerings in each!
Peace, love and Praise Fred!