My 12 yr old daughter... and now her friends that ride in my car... know this song, word for word... And they know," Never trust anyone that doesn't know the lylrics to Rhapsody by Queen." I've done my job! 🎉
If you want to see how big this song really was. There is a video on TH-cam of the crowd at a Green Day concert singing Bohemian Rhapsody while waiting for the show to begin. It's s amazing! You won't be disappointed.
I'm at least twice your age. I'm white and you're black, your American and I'm British. I saw you Big Bruv, knowing what was coming, glancing over to your Little Bruv to see the reaction on his face. That's what my Big Bruv did to me so many years ago with this very song when Stereo was brand new.The times may be a-changing but some things never do. My Regards...
Besides being an Astrophysicist, he is also a renowned expert (and historian) of Stereoscopic 3D photography - and his work with NASA and the European Space Agency has involved the compiling of 3D-viewable photographs and video derived from the raw data and images being sent back to Earth from various missions. He has published multiple books of stereoscopic photographs - historical images from the Space Race to reach the Moon , his own stereo-photos he took over his years of touring in Queen, derived images of cosmic clouds from astrophotographer J.P. Metsavaino 😂- he owns London Stereoscopic Company which sells books, viewers, image cards, etc. He has also begun his own Brian May Guitars (aka BMG) that sells a range of guitars (and basses) based upon his original handmade iconic Red Special. He has both less-expensive models and more-expensive ones, so to appeal to a wide range of aspiring players. Let’s also not forget he is an ardent animal rescuer/rights activist, giving generously of his time, talents, voice, money and *connections* to push for the end to fox hunting, the end to widespread culling of the UK’s badger population , and to protect the hedgehog population. All in all, Brian is a multi-talented genius with wide ranging interests and passions… and I wonder when the man ever sleeps ! 😊
Queen never recorded a bad song. Fact! One thing, if ur gonna listen to queen you gotta have earphones man, the instrumentals hit different in surround sound in your ears. Freddie was a genius with his musical compositions
It amazes me. Me and my friends putting this record on the turntable almost 50 years ago and rocking to it, and here are you guys experiencing it now for the first time just like we did back then.
When I was in university in Melbourne Australia, I and a group of friends started singing this while on a tram and when we finished, we got applause and cheers from the other passengers! There was about 10 of us singing along without any instruments!
I'm glad you mentioned that it was like 3 songs in one. That's exactly what a rhapsody is. It's a piece of music that has different musical themes and styles combined to make a cohesive whole. Listen to George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and that will also give a good definition of what a rhapsody is.
This came out in 1975. I was 15. Those outfits and hair are definitely '70s! This is the most epic song ever and Freddie owned the stage!! P. S. Little bit of trivia here: Freddie had 4 extra teeth and he never had them removed because he didn't want anything to affect his performance 🙂
Not the 80's...this was 1975. Long hair, great costumes/stage wear. Bo Rhap is historical in many ways. Freddie Mercury's masterpiece (with much more to come).
this came out in 1974-75. This 'mini film' as Queen called it was pretty much the first 'music video'. Queen put this together because the show 'Top of the Pops" wouldnt let them perform this song on air since it was too long, so Queen produced it with their own money to help promote the song against the label's wishes. Also when Queen first started touring Freddie Mercury wanted the band to follow a 'black and/or white' theme. Meaning that for years they ALL dressed in either black or white at every concert. Obviously that changed as time went on, but one thing that's never changed is that Brian May(lead guitarist) has never cut his hair short. Queen has never realy explained what this song is about, closest was when Freddie said that it came from 3 song ideas that he joined together & other time he talked about it having something to do with the faust Opera, which is fitting since the album was called "Night At The Opera". R.I.P. Freddie Mercury you are truly missed.The Greatest Front main in history
I can't help but feel that Freddie Mercury was channelling something far beyond his time. This song stands not just as a musical masterpiece but as a poignant prelude to his courageous fight against HIV.
There is no denying how impressive Freddie Mercury was. At the same time, don't sleep on Brian May, the lead guitarist. On top of his music, he got a Ph.D. from Oxford in astrophysics and has worked with NASA.
This is the greatest band in history! I don't care what anyone says...Also, its awesome to see the younger generation discovering the timeless music of the past! Welcome to the Queen family.
Welcome little brother to the magical world of Queen! Freddy composed and wrote the lyrics to this masterpiece. He also sang all the parts in the music video. If you want to see a brilliant piece of history watch 'Live aid 1985, Queen' it's 21 minute slot in a massive concert in the UK & USA that 1.4 BILLION people (it off 4.6 billion) watched live on TV and 72,000 people were in Wembley stadium in London. I think I've watched people react to it at least 30-40 times, twice yesterday lol I ❤❤❤ it so much.
He sang all the harmonies in the *beginning* of the song. During to the so-called “operatic” section, it was Freddie AND Brian AND Roger, layered over and over…so many layers they *almost* wore the tape to ruin to get it perfect. (ROGER hit those super-high “Galileo” parts as well as the highest notes in the “let him gooooo” and “for meeeeeeeeeeeeee!” phrases. ) Despite lip-syncing in this video, John Deacon (the bass player) is the only one who didn’t contribute on vocals. He rarely (almost never) sang anything in studio, and only a bit more in live performances (in which his mic was generally turned wayyyyy down) - next to Freddie (especially), Brian and Roger, John just didn’t have enough confidence in his own voice in comparison. But John makes up for it by being awesome in other ways.
I really enjoyed your reactions. Today I was in the local dollar store, and a conversation with the cashier turned into all of us in line and her singing Bohemian Rhapsody together. And we all knew the words.
If you want to hear a 65,000+ British crowd there for of another bands concert sing this in entirety and in perfect unison over 20 years later watch THE GREENDAY CROWD SING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY AT HYDE PARK.
Love the way your big brother breaking it down for you. There was really talented people that played and sang for real. When a song can literally chill youbto the bone...you know its right
So happy to see young folks like you have interest in trying to get to know Queen’s music. You should be proud of yourselves! Btw, you need to use headphones. With the headphones on, you guys should listen to Bohemian Rhapsody again, and we guarantee you gonna love it!! Can’t wait to see your next Queen reaction video 😊
My 12 yr old daughter... and now her friends that ride in my car... know this song, word for word... And they know," Never trust anyone that doesn't know the lyelrics to Rhapsody by Queen." I've done my job!
The dude in the blue hat understands music specifically. This is a video from the mid-1970s. The Queens have done a titanic job of creating this masterpiece. And thanks to the people in blue hats, at least for the fact that they still exist in this crazy world...
Queen music is still relevant today. Freddie Mercury did things in the 70th that No band has ever done. This is the 70th I was 15 when this song came out.
This came out when I was 9 years old. I remember a of lot radio stations wouldn't play it at first because it was so long, but it got to number one in the music charts in the U.K. 'The Top 40' which was on the radio every Sunday evening. You would listen and wait to see which song was at the top of the charts at number 1, this song was number one for weeks. It was also one of the first music videos I remember seeing on TV. This meant Queen could tour, and the video could be played on shows like Top of the Pops because they couldn't appear live. Brings back so many memories. Check out Queen's Live Aid 1985 performance, and the crowds reaction
I remember listening to this in 1975. I was fourteen. I was blown away. Me and my mate Mazzle listened to it on vinyl in his bedroom with our coats on. We affectionately called his room The Ice Box because it had no heating.
NICELY framed points about the power of the lyrics and the passion behind the song. Killer line, " ...I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all." When Freddie's handwritten lyrics of this song were on display, he had penciled a box around the "Nothing really matters to me." So you nailed it. When you talked about listening to this while driving in a car, I got another Queen song you might like. Completely different, pure FUN - COOL CAT (Queen official lyric video - never done live. Just promise me you'll turn up the volume for a bass line you don't want to miss.
Really neat watching young brother evolve from wanting to be interested in the song...but --....then evolve fairly quickly into whoa...what's going on here, "what's the guy gonna do" . . .yessss, he was hooked! Nice experience ....thanks.
what I think about this man? He had the greatest and most powerful voice ever on earth. And your little brother is right: Freddie Mercury was going through something major, a massive life change as he was swept into a world and life style not that of his past, not that of his parents....
Queen is still touring with Roger Taylor and Brian May. They sell out shows around the world and their stage show production is incredible. I got to see them last fall. They are still going strong at 74 and 76 yrs old. They just finished their tour in Japan.
You have heard before, remember, Anther one bites the dust and We are the champions. They were all over america even on Tv ads small cilps of songs but you didn't even know it!
Queen has been my "religion" since 1975.... you will never know how much it means to me for Queen to still be discovered by people all these years later
Three songs is what a Rhapsody is and you guys should definitely run down this rabbit hole. Love the brother trying not to sing, just watching the other brothers face!😊😊 George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" needs a listen too!
Theres a video on youtube of a Greenday concert in london where this is playing b4 the group comes on and its amazing the crowd singing this track. You should watch it just from the vibe of the crowd.😊
Iconic song by an iconic band. This song has been on the charts for nearly 50 years and this exact recorded version has been #1 in at least 3 different decades. Thank you for your reactions.
Can you imagine being a kid in the UK watching this on top of the pops.[ Killer Queen ] was the first time I saw Freddy and fell in love with him. I have the feeling he was talking about coming out being gay. He had a background that it would have been difficult to do this. That's my take on this song. The whole band are extremely talented. He was very reserved in person but did not suffer fools. loved his cats. Beautiful man.
I had heard that this was his coming out story too. The "I just killed a man" was killing his father by telling his dad that he was gay. It was the hardest thing he ever did and he was afraid it would ruin his relationship with his dad.
I believe that too. I think that's why he always acted like it was just a couple of songs he threw together and understated the song so much. But it was clearly VERY important to him. He put everything into it AND would only let it be played in its entirety. That shows it meant so much to him.
Your next Queen reaction should be *Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal* Video Link th-cam.com/video/aA2IRoPFIn0/w-d-xo.html Watch it for the first time together so the older brother has no clue about it before hand.
QUEEN is one of the top rock bands of all time. No one beats Freddie as a front Man! Many are also amazing but Freddie….Maaaannn! So good! Enjoyed this reaction, thanks guys!
This is the second last track on the *A Night at the Opera* album that spawned it. The whole thing is absolute rock mayhem, and it all builds toward this. Grab that.
If you're going to check out this era, try Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" and "Whole Lotta Love." Many more greats from them, but that's a start. Or the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Gimme Shelter." Those are a good place to start after checking out Elvis. Rock goes through a lot of transformations. Rock and Roll (that's Elvis and his ilk), Rock (This is where you start hearing heavier beats and lasts through the 70s (less so in the 80s and 90s), which shares times with Punk music (really wild screamers mostly from Britain) but is then taken over by New Wave in the 80s (A lot of synthesized music, more melodious, and quite different from other rock genres), then comes Grunge (synthesizer gone, back to basics garage band type music with a drummer, lead guitarist, rhythm guitarist, and bass--hard hitting and then is quickly swallowed up by a very similar Alternative music for the rest of the 90s). Later half of the 90s and early 2000s you get Nu Metal (one of my favorites, combines rap and absolutely slamming rock), and then Death Metal, Hardcore (and a slew of other names of similar genre. Not so crazy about this one, personally. It's less on melodies and more on rapid jumping from one riff to the next.) If you decide to take the journey, you'll hear some of the greatest music ever. Songs that will become a part of who you are--everything from poignant to marching-to-war music that will jolt your T levels beyond whatever you've experienced before. Nature provides the best drugs.
The acapella opening was only lead singer, Freddie, singing all harmonies which were multitracked together. The "operatic" section were the band overdubbing the harmonies multiple times to create a choral effect. Three vocalists, four instruments and a gong. Queen! (Since you mentioned Freddie's white silk suit, it sold at an auction of his belongings last September for $ 158,000 USD. The working lyrics manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody sold for $ 1.7 Million and the snake bracelet that got a close-up during the piano sequence....$ 873,000.!) Check out their 1985 Live Aid set. Thanks.
I think this is the best rock song ever. You really need headphones to listen to Queen or miss a lot. These young men took a chance on this song. It is 6 minutes long and their record company wanted the song chopped to 3 minutes so radio stations would play it. The band held to their beliefs and said no. Either the song would be a success or it would crash and burn but they believed in it and took a chance. Thank God for all of us they did.
I truly enjoyed watching the both of you experience the music of the greatest frontman and band to ever grace the stage, but without headphones or buds you're missing the magic of what went on in the studio. I hope you react to more Queen, because this is pure talent, all of them. No auto tune was never used because it hadn't been invented yet. 👍👑💙 ps you both are hilarious!
One of the greatest vocal talents to ever walk the earth! Every member of this band will live in infamy! Do some research because they are literally pretty much highly educated genius in other fields! You will see this in the movie “Wayne’s World” after the movie came out I do believe (or after Live Aid” This song hit # 1 on the charts for the 2nd time….. years apart!
You young un's don't know that this song was used in so many movies, so powerful it is. No idea what that sound does to you in person. I've never been, but only at dances as a young person.
Every time I hear this song, it is very physical for me. I am playing air guitar. I am playing air piano, air drums and waving my hands around like a conductor. It is a joyful experience, even though it is such a sad song. so glad to hear young people enjoy it as much as I do. I am 69 years old and it makes me feel young again.
Oh Freddie: Your amazing creativeness in music art fashion, your charisma, your spectacular spontaneous onstage style, your stunning vocals, your incredible piano skills, your amazing energy… You have such kind beautiful soul. And your genuine love passion and dedication towards your fans will forever be remembered.💙💙
I was 11 when this came out - we were all obsessed! We’d never heard anything like it. It was number one for ages. The next big shock like this was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush 3 years later. The seventies had amazing music.
Guys this is not the 80's - it's 1975!!
LoL. That's like when people say Led Zeppaleen instead of led zepplin lol
Don’t yell at them,they didn’t know
Calm
It shocked us too when we first saw it.
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I've never heard of anyone calling Led Zeppelin
"Led Zeppelin"😮
One of the most famous guitars in history right there. He built it with his father as a teen. He’s also an astrophysicist.
My 12 yr old daughter... and now her friends that ride in my car... know this song, word for word... And they know," Never trust anyone that doesn't know the lylrics to Rhapsody by Queen."
I've done my job! 🎉
If you aren't aware, the lead guitarist is an astrophysicist who has consulted with NASA.
so what, nasa is bogus and the earth is FLAT.
Dr. Bryan May
@jowsmith1904 😂😂😂😂🥴🫣
If you want to see how big this song really was. There is a video on TH-cam of the crowd at a Green Day concert singing Bohemian Rhapsody while waiting for the show to begin. It's s amazing! You won't be disappointed.
I'm at least twice your age. I'm white and you're black, your American and I'm British. I saw you Big Bruv, knowing what was coming, glancing over to your Little Bruv to see the reaction on his face. That's what my Big Bruv did to me so many years ago with this very song when Stereo was brand new.The times may be a-changing but some things never do. My Regards...
Headphones/Queen will change your LIFE!
Just a bit of trivia. The guy playing guitar is also an astrophysicist who has worked with NASA!!
And Knighted ....Sir Dr. Brian May PhD Astrophysicist 😁
He also built his guitar.
Besides being an Astrophysicist, he is also a renowned expert (and historian) of Stereoscopic 3D photography - and his work with NASA and the European Space Agency has involved the compiling of 3D-viewable photographs and video derived from the raw data and images being sent back to Earth from various missions.
He has published multiple books of stereoscopic photographs - historical images from the Space Race to reach the Moon , his own stereo-photos he took over his years of touring in Queen, derived images of cosmic clouds from astrophotographer J.P. Metsavaino 😂- he owns London Stereoscopic Company which sells books, viewers, image cards, etc.
He has also begun his own Brian May Guitars (aka BMG) that sells a range of guitars (and basses) based upon his original handmade iconic Red Special. He has both less-expensive models and more-expensive ones, so to appeal to a wide range of aspiring players.
Let’s also not forget he is an ardent animal rescuer/rights activist, giving generously of his time, talents, voice, money and *connections* to push for the end to fox hunting, the end to widespread culling of the UK’s badger population , and to protect the hedgehog population.
All in all, Brian is a multi-talented genius with wide ranging interests and passions… and I wonder when the man ever sleeps ! 😊
Queen never recorded a bad song. Fact! One thing, if ur gonna listen to queen you gotta have earphones man, the instrumentals hit different in surround sound in your ears. Freddie was a genius with his musical compositions
It amazes me. Me and my friends putting this record on the turntable almost 50 years ago and rocking to it, and here are you guys experiencing it now for the first time just like we did back then.
When I was in university in Melbourne Australia, I and a group of friends started singing this while on a tram and when we finished, we got applause and cheers from the other passengers! There was about 10 of us singing along without any instruments!
I'm glad you mentioned that it was like 3 songs in one. That's exactly what a rhapsody is. It's a piece of music that has different musical themes and styles combined to make a cohesive whole. Listen to George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and that will also give a good definition of what a rhapsody is.
This came out in 1975. I was 15. Those outfits and hair are definitely '70s! This is the most epic song ever and Freddie owned the stage!! P. S. Little bit of trivia here: Freddie had 4 extra teeth and he never had them removed because he didn't want anything to affect his performance 🙂
Not the 80's...this was 1975. Long hair, great costumes/stage wear. Bo Rhap is historical in many ways. Freddie Mercury's masterpiece (with much more to come).
this came out in 1974-75. This 'mini film' as Queen called it was pretty much the first 'music video'. Queen put this together because the show 'Top of the Pops" wouldnt let them perform this song on air since it was too long, so Queen produced it with their own money to help promote the song against the label's wishes. Also when Queen first started touring Freddie Mercury wanted the band to follow a 'black and/or white' theme. Meaning that for years they ALL dressed in either black or white at every concert. Obviously that changed as time went on, but one thing that's never changed is that Brian May(lead guitarist) has never cut his hair short. Queen has never realy explained what this song is about, closest was when Freddie said that it came from 3 song ideas that he joined together & other time he talked about it having something to do with the faust Opera, which is fitting since the album was called "Night At The Opera". R.I.P. Freddie Mercury you are truly missed.The Greatest Front main in history
This is pure talent you are seeing. No auto tune just genius at it's best !!!
I can't help but feel that Freddie Mercury was channelling something far beyond his time. This song stands not just as a musical masterpiece but as a poignant prelude to his courageous fight against HIV.
you should look up the university degrees all 4 members of Queen have
I still remember where I was the first time I heard this song over 40 years ago ❤
It's about regret, but owning up to your own shit.
People will be listening to Freddie in a million years
There is no denying how impressive Freddie Mercury was. At the same time, don't sleep on Brian May, the lead guitarist. On top of his music, he got a Ph.D. from Oxford in astrophysics and has worked with NASA.
This is the greatest band in history! I don't care what anyone says...Also, its awesome to see the younger generation discovering the timeless music of the past! Welcome to the Queen family.
Watch the whole of the Wembley Stadium concert one day. Get some beer, some popcorn, turn off your phone and just get down!
Welcome little brother to the magical world of Queen!
Freddy composed and wrote the lyrics to this masterpiece.
He also sang all the parts in the music video.
If you want to see a brilliant piece of history watch 'Live aid 1985, Queen' it's 21 minute slot in a massive concert in the UK & USA that 1.4 BILLION people (it off 4.6 billion) watched live on TV and 72,000 people were in Wembley stadium in London.
I think I've watched people react to it at least 30-40 times, twice yesterday lol
I ❤❤❤ it so much.
He sang all the harmonies in the *beginning* of the song.
During to the so-called “operatic” section, it was Freddie AND Brian AND Roger, layered over and over…so many layers they *almost* wore the tape to ruin to get it perfect.
(ROGER hit those super-high “Galileo” parts as well as the highest notes in the “let him gooooo” and “for meeeeeeeeeeeeee!” phrases. )
Despite lip-syncing in this video, John Deacon (the bass player) is the only one who didn’t contribute on vocals. He rarely (almost never) sang anything in studio,
and only a bit more in live performances (in which his mic was generally turned wayyyyy down) - next to Freddie (especially), Brian and Roger, John just didn’t have enough confidence in his own voice in comparison. But John makes up for it by being awesome in other ways.
This needs ear phones guys,so much more to appreciate,believe me 😃
Someone has probably said this, but that was the very first music video ever shown on TV.
I really enjoyed your reactions. Today I was in the local dollar store, and a conversation with the cashier turned into all of us in line and her singing Bohemian Rhapsody together. And we all knew the words.
Let bro know these are the same guys that do We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions played at every sporting event
If you want to hear a 65,000+ British crowd there for of another bands concert sing this in entirety and in perfect unison over 20 years later watch THE GREENDAY CROWD SING BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY AT HYDE PARK.
Amazing song! Queen was one of the greatest bands!
Exactly!!❤️
was? still is
I saw Queen in 1982 before Freddie's illness and I believe the last tour of the US with the original band members....just incredible!
I love the big brother teaching the little brother there's a lot of different stuff worth listening too - and they may look like girls
Love the way your big brother breaking it down for you. There was really talented people that played and sang for real. When a song can literally chill youbto the bone...you know its right
I gada suggest, listen to this song a bunch more times without stopping. Let the melodies flow.
I was 11 when this song came out, we all LOVED it immediately and would wait for it to come on the radio
LEGENDS! You REALLY need to react to their LIVE AID concert!! Best you’ll witness in 20 minutes of legendary entertainment
So happy to see young folks like you have interest in trying to get to know Queen’s music. You should be proud of yourselves! Btw, you need to use headphones. With the headphones on, you guys should listen to Bohemian Rhapsody again, and we guarantee you gonna love it!! Can’t wait to see your next Queen reaction video 😊
There is a lot of pain in this song, Freddie was a brilliant, super talented, torchured soul. RIP Freddie
Raised my grandchildren on good music from the 1970s. Real. From the heart. Talent. Still great.
My 12 yr old daughter... and now her friends that ride in my car... know this song, word for word... And they know," Never trust anyone that doesn't know the lyelrics to Rhapsody by Queen."
I've done my job!
@@kimberlymonsini2604 you have !! A very GOOD job.
@janetberns3331 why, thank you! I'm just doing my job as a parent/ teacher... I'm doing my best to 'better' our youth!
I got to see them! Was just another concert for me. But now i know how lucky i was to see them back in the day
The dude in the blue hat understands music specifically. This is a video from the mid-1970s. The Queens have done a titanic job of creating this masterpiece. And thanks to the people in blue hats, at least for the fact that they still exist in this crazy world...
You need headphones so yall can hear when the harmonies switch up💥❤❤.. You'll know what I'm talking about🙏🏼❤
You ask what I think of this song? One of the greatest tracks every recorded, I think Queen's best.
This track lives alongside Stairway to Heaven in a pile labelled - if I never hear this again it will still be too soon.
Freddie Mercury
Greatest entertainer EVER!!!
Queen best band EVER!!
Queen music is still relevant today. Freddie Mercury did things in the 70th that No band has ever done. This is the 70th I was 15 when this song came out.
This came out when I was 9 years old. I remember a of lot radio stations wouldn't play it at first because it was so long, but it got to number one in the music charts in the U.K. 'The Top 40' which was on the radio every Sunday evening. You would listen and wait to see which song was at the top of the charts at number 1, this song was number one for weeks. It was also one of the first music videos I remember seeing on TV. This meant Queen could tour, and the video could be played on shows like Top of the Pops because they couldn't appear live. Brings back so many memories. Check out Queen's Live Aid 1985 performance, and the crowds reaction
I am so glad a lot of young people are listening to old songs my era
I remember listening to this in 1975. I was fourteen. I was blown away. Me and my mate Mazzle listened to it on vinyl in his bedroom with our coats on. We affectionately called his room The Ice Box because it had no heating.
NICELY framed points about the power of the lyrics and the passion behind the song. Killer line, " ...I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all." When Freddie's handwritten lyrics of this song were on display, he had penciled a box around the "Nothing really matters to me." So you nailed it. When you talked about listening to this while driving in a car, I got another Queen song you might like. Completely different, pure FUN - COOL CAT (Queen official lyric video - never done live. Just promise me you'll turn up the volume for a bass line you don't want to miss.
Really neat watching young brother evolve from wanting to be interested in the song...but --....then evolve fairly quickly into whoa...what's going on here, "what's the guy gonna do" . . .yessss, he was hooked! Nice experience ....thanks.
what I think about this man? He had the greatest and most powerful voice ever on earth. And your little brother is right: Freddie Mercury was going through something major, a massive life change as he was swept into a world and life style not that of his past, not that of his parents....
That song reaches deep into my soul ❤ I have no idea why but it’s so powerful 👌🏼
Best head-banging killer-on-the-run rock opera EVER! 😊❤
Beautiful Song💯
You should listen to the audience at a Green Day concert sing this song. It is amazing.
And that is what pure magic looks and sounds like. Freddie Mercury was a talent so rare.
Queen is still touring with Roger Taylor and Brian May. They sell out shows around the world and their stage show production is incredible. I got to see them last fall. They are still going strong at 74 and 76 yrs old. They just finished their tour in Japan.
I love Queen, glad you guys are trying it out.
I’m 69. We got to cut these kids some slack.
You have heard before, remember, Anther one bites the dust and We are the champions. They were all over america even on Tv ads small cilps of songs but you didn't even know it!
@9:19 “It’s like three different songs!”; this is the essence of a “rhapsody,” it meanders, like a river, taking us on a musical journey.
Queen has been my "religion" since 1975.... you will never know how much it means to me for Queen to still be discovered by people all these years later
Ow that you’ve heard Queen, do yourself a huge favor and listen to all their music…tremendous!
Three songs is what a Rhapsody is and you guys should definitely run down this rabbit hole. Love the brother trying not to sing, just watching the other brothers face!😊😊
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" needs a listen too!
Queen singing WHO WANTS TO LIVE FOREVER? This song will take you to the emotions.
Theres a video on youtube of a Greenday concert in london where this is playing b4 the group comes on and its amazing the crowd singing this track. You should watch it just from the vibe of the crowd.😊
It's a fire video for real!!!!
One of the best songs ever!
Iconic song by an iconic band. This song has been on the charts for nearly 50 years and this exact recorded version has been #1 in at least 3 different decades. Thank you for your reactions.
they were special ❤️
Can you imagine being a kid in the UK watching this on top of the pops.[ Killer Queen ] was the first time I saw Freddy and fell in love with him. I have the feeling he was talking about coming out being gay. He had a background that it would have been difficult to do this. That's my take on this song. The whole band are extremely talented. He was very reserved in person but did not suffer fools. loved his cats. Beautiful man.
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I had heard that this was his coming out story too. The "I just killed a man" was killing his father by telling his dad that he was gay. It was the hardest thing he ever did and he was afraid it would ruin his relationship with his dad.
I believe that too. I think that's why he always acted like it was just a couple of songs he threw together and understated the song so much. But it was clearly VERY important to him. He put everything into it AND would only let it be played in its entirety. That shows it meant so much to him.
You guys are hilarious! Loved that reaction. 😊
Your next Queen reaction should be *Somebody To Love - HD Live - 1981 Montreal* Video Link th-cam.com/video/aA2IRoPFIn0/w-d-xo.html
Watch it for the first time together so the older brother has no clue about it before hand.
BEST BAND EVER.
❤❤❤
QUEEN is one of the top rock bands of all time. No one beats Freddie as a front
Man! Many are also amazing but Freddie….Maaaannn! So good! Enjoyed this reaction, thanks guys!
This video is older than both of you put together.
You have soooo many more Queen to find!!🎼❤️🎼🇬🇧
Can’t wait!!
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This is the second last track on the *A Night at the Opera* album that spawned it. The whole thing is absolute rock mayhem, and it all builds toward this. Grab that.
This song/music video was released in 1975. The clothes and hair are glam rock style.
They had a unique style ❤️
Another thing you will both want to do is hear this song with good headphones on ,,,, you will be blown away all over again
If you're going to check out this era, try Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" and "Whole Lotta Love." Many more greats from them, but that's a start. Or the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Gimme Shelter." Those are a good place to start after checking out Elvis. Rock goes through a lot of transformations. Rock and Roll (that's Elvis and his ilk), Rock (This is where you start hearing heavier beats and lasts through the 70s (less so in the 80s and 90s), which shares times with Punk music (really wild screamers mostly from Britain) but is then taken over by New Wave in the 80s (A lot of synthesized music, more melodious, and quite different from other rock genres), then comes Grunge (synthesizer gone, back to basics garage band type music with a drummer, lead guitarist, rhythm guitarist, and bass--hard hitting and then is quickly swallowed up by a very similar Alternative music for the rest of the 90s). Later half of the 90s and early 2000s you get Nu Metal (one of my favorites, combines rap and absolutely slamming rock), and then Death Metal, Hardcore (and a slew of other names of similar genre. Not so crazy about this one, personally. It's less on melodies and more on rapid jumping from one riff to the next.)
If you decide to take the journey, you'll hear some of the greatest music ever. Songs that will become a part of who you are--everything from poignant to marching-to-war music that will jolt your T levels beyond whatever you've experienced before. Nature provides the best drugs.
Now y’all gotta go watch Wayne’s world
This isn't the 80's. This song ws released in 1975 from their rock opera album "A Night at the Opera"
This reminds me of when you show a friend a song that you really love and you're just looking over at him like, "You get it? You get it, though?"
It was actually three mostly complete songs he combined into one! Cause screw it, that’s why!
Thanks for sharing this with more young folks
The acapella opening was only lead singer, Freddie, singing all harmonies which were multitracked together. The "operatic" section were the band overdubbing the harmonies multiple times to create a choral effect. Three vocalists, four instruments and a gong. Queen!
(Since you mentioned Freddie's white silk suit, it sold at an auction of his belongings last September for $ 158,000 USD. The working lyrics manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody sold for $ 1.7 Million and the snake bracelet that got a close-up during the piano sequence....$ 873,000.!)
Check out their 1985 Live Aid set. Thanks.
Thanks for the info!❤️
The lead guitarist - Brian May makes his own guitars and uses a British penny to play.
WATCH QUEEN LIVE AID 1985 BEST LIVE CONCERT IN HISTORY.
The best rock song of all time.
I think this is the best rock song ever. You really need headphones to listen to Queen or miss a lot. These young men took a chance on this song. It is 6 minutes long and their record company wanted the song chopped to 3 minutes so radio stations would play it. The band held to their beliefs and said no. Either the song would be a success or it would crash and burn but they believed in it and took a chance. Thank God for all of us they did.
I truly enjoyed watching the both of you experience the music of the greatest frontman and band to ever grace the stage, but without headphones or buds you're missing the magic of what went on in the studio. I hope you react to more Queen, because this is pure talent, all of them. No auto tune was never used because it hadn't been invented yet. 👍👑💙 ps you both are hilarious!
One of the greatest vocal talents to ever walk the earth! Every member of this band will live in infamy! Do some research because they are literally pretty much highly educated genius in other fields! You will see this in the movie “Wayne’s World” after the movie came out I do believe (or after Live Aid” This song hit # 1 on the charts for the 2nd time….. years apart!
You young un's don't know that this song was used in so many movies, so powerful it is. No idea what that sound does to you in person. I've never been, but only at dances as a young person.
Every time I hear this song, it is very physical for me. I am playing air guitar. I am playing air piano, air drums and waving my hands around like a conductor. It is a joyful experience, even though it is such a sad song. so glad to hear young people enjoy it as much as I do. I am 69 years old and it makes me feel young again.
No girls 4 guys .
Queen rocks
1975
Not the 80s
Oh Freddie: Your amazing creativeness in music art fashion, your charisma, your spectacular spontaneous onstage style, your stunning vocals, your incredible piano skills, your amazing energy… You have such kind beautiful soul. And your genuine love passion and dedication towards your fans will forever be remembered.💙💙
Good job big brother, trying to put the younger fam on.
That's a very cool thing to do!
Most streamed song of the 20th Century 👑🥰
I see why!
I was 11 when this came out - we were all obsessed! We’d never heard anything like it. It was number one for ages. The next big shock like this was Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush 3 years later. The seventies had amazing music.
If someone doesn't like Queen, well ok, but you better find another ride because I'm crankin'it till the windows shake :P lol
Hey, Ike, now that your brother's checked out Bohemian Rhapsody, you should should now have him check out the song "Fat Bottom Girls" by Queen
Its an entire " rock opera" contained in one song.