Reason the video is like it is is because Freddie was very ill and his appearance was changing, he didn't want the public to see the change, the voice however, still legendary.
A masterpiece, as sick as Freddie was his voice still had so much power. He was determined to leave us with as much music as he could possibly record before he passed. He is so missed.
This album is soo sad cause it's Freddie's last album before passing from aids. Btw, the flamenco solo is by Steve Howe from Yes. Another band I highly recommend!!
Hi Stacey. I second the comment from FxBigfoot6. Brian May does the acoustic break midway through this with Steve Howe playing the flamenco (among his numerous specialties) track above. Steve & Brian are contemporaries with Steve having turned 77 in April and Brian just made 77 in July. Steve's band Yes is recommended highly by myself as well. Yes & Queen were always bumping into each other at Trident Studios in London and at Mountain Studios (which Queen bought and made their own) in Montreux, Switzerland. Over the years this lead to Steve Howe playing on this song. You stay classy, Stacey...
One thing to remember: Freddie was very ill around this time. He was in a lot of pain, could barely stand, felt at times like he was, well, Going Slightly Mad. But that VOICE! Freddie at deaths door was still at least as good as anyone else at 100%.
In my opinion it was the peak of his vocal capabilities. Obviously, his voice was already near perfect, but there's something about the later songs where his vocals have so much emotional depth behind them that I strongly prefer.
@@satfat1232I completely agree with that assessment. Even though his early work concentrated more on Aretha Franklin's influence, I would say that his voice took on a more plaintive tone toward the end. Even though the earlier work resonates more with me because that's what I was exposed to, not to mention the fact that I saw them in Mexico in 1981, later on, he reached for the stars and you could feel it... Barcelona, etc.
Innuendo is in my opinion one of the greatest songs ever written. Freddie Mercury hit those notes while at deaths door and it's incredible to know that he gave it his all. Also, such power in his voice even as he was very ill at the time of recording this album. The whole album is a masterpiece.
In 1991 I was shocked about the album, it was very different from the songs was used to or that I adored from them before ... But It had a huge impact on how diverse my music taste ist right now. I love it! ❤
it was also a big time return to the oldskool, after years of increasingly poppy songs by Queen. for longtime fans, "Innuendo" was like returning to the mother's womb, proof the guys still had some serious music in them. at the time, all of my buddies were musicians. and literally everyone said: "...Queen, Innuendo!!" it brought the band a truckload of new respect from fans, and critics. 🙂
One of the best songs ever made with Steve Howe (from the groups Asia, Yes and GTR) doing the middle flamenco section together with Brian! 🙂 It showcases their prog rock roots brilliantly, just like Bohemian Rhapsody, another masterpiece.
Innuendo! This is just another example of how you can barely associate Queen to just one or two genres. Like you said (and very well) Queen is basically its own genre and absolutely no band or artist will ever sound even similar! Such a true anthem of music composition and pure art - besides its own meaning and possible interpretations.
@@PaulB-vi5bl Well everybody has there favorite Queen song. Mine is "Hammer To Fall". But saying innuendo is the best is a far stretch. Are they forgetting about "Another One Bites The Dust" "Bohemian Rhapsody" "We Are The Champion" "We Will Rock You" "Killer Queen". These are A tier Queen songs. Innuendo is a B tier Queen song.
Freddie's last masterpiece before he passed away. Just like Bohemian Rhapsody and Liar before it, so many, layers and transitions. That's what made Queen so great.
Not really the last one, "The Show Must Go On" is even more intense, it was release a few days before his passing... But it was not even the last song he recorded, he did more for the posthumous "Made in Heaven" album, his very last song is "Mother love", that he could not even finish (Brian is singing the last part)... and like in "The Show Must Go On", his voice in these last songs is just amazing...
Not many mainstream bands would attempt a song as grand as this and I think that's why Queen were so exceptional, even when they became successful they continued to really push the boundaries.
I've commented elsewhere in the comments regarding the Flamenco part. May I recommend, what I consider to be their greatest accomplishment, but few people have heard it. It just happens to be on the same album as Bohemian Rhapsody, and was on the other side of the LP, people overlook it. It's called "The Prophet's Song" and it's Brian's magnum opus. The lyrics are complete genius, inspired by a dream Brian had with religious overtones. The mid-section was a technical marvel, because they created the echos, using long strips of tape and multiple tape players rather then the Echoplexes they used in concert to replicate. They eventually moved the performance of that part to "White Man" in concert. Just know, you're missing pure genius until you hear it.
Freddie lived his life to please and entertain the masses. He left his mark in the business and will never be forgotten. His success will carry on. R.I.P. Freddy, you will always be loved and remembered.🎉❤🎉
Always loved the middle Eastern vibe in this song - it reminded me of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" when it came out. So it made perfect sense when Robert Plant sang this song with Queen at the Freddie tribute concert in 1992.
This is accurate. Steve happened to be visiting the studio that day, I believe it was Montreux - Mountain Studios. They asked him to guest and he accepted.
Written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, released in 1991 with the flamenco interlude being played by Yes guitarist Steve Howe. Check out, The Show Must Go On or Who Wants To Live Forever. You'll love them.
Queen came up with an incredible video made necessary by the fact that Freddie was too ill to appear in a newly produced "live" video. It's under-rated I think. Exceptional. The person (or people) who combed through existing footage to find clips of Freddie that made it look like he was singing this song, deserve an award.
According to Steve Howe: Inside, there’s Freddie, Brian and Roger all sitting together. They go: ‘Let’s play you the album’. Of course, I’m hearing it for the first time […] And they saved "Innuendo" itself until last. They played it and I was fucking blown away. They all chimed in: ‘We want some crazy Spanish guitar flying around over the top. Improvise!’ I started noodling around on the guitar, and it was pretty tough. After a couple of hours, I thought: ‘I’ve bitten off more than I can chew here’. I had to learn a bit of the structure, work out what the chordal roots were, where you had to fall if you did a mad run in the distance; you have to know where you’re going. But it got towards evening, and we’d doodled and I’d noodled, and it turned out to be really good fun. We have this beautiful dinner, we go back to the studio and have a listen. And they go: ‘That’s great. That’s what we wanted’.
For the video Stopmotion was used, made by DoRo productions, and Freddie appears drawn in the same style of Leonardo da Vinci, Brian in the style of Claude Monet, Roger in the style of Jackson Pollock and John in the style of Pablo Picasso; the acoustic guitar (flamenco) was played by Steve Howe of the band Yes, and the song is written by Roger Taylor for Freddie who at that time was going through the last stage of AIDS, you could say that the song is the Bohemian Rhapsody of the 90's. It's my favorite of the Queen's, thanks for reacting to it.
Great choice Stacey, happy you check some of the newer stuff. Also react to “Show Must Go On” it’s from the same album. It has some of the highest notes Freddie ever sang and that is when he was already very ill.
Hello Stacey, Innuendo, Queen's latest studio album, and this song is one of my favorites, another beautiful song is "This are the days our lives" where in the official video you can unfortunately see Freddy's deterioration. Greetings from Córdoba, Argentina.
"YES," pun, Steve Howe on flamenco guitar as another comment said, BUT, what they didn't tell you was that it was the one and only time a musician outside of Queen played on their album. ...which was a huge cheer for all us big Yes fans (for 40 years myself).
'Innuendo' was the last Queen album released in 1991 just before Freddie Mercury died... The song 'innuendo' is rather dark track, given that Freddie Mercury was dying when he recorded it. Brian May (guitar) recalled that Freddie couldn't work for long cos he was so sick (from AIDS) but he sang like he never had before when he could in the studio... Steve Howe (guitarist of Yes) played the middle Spanish guitar section as a guest musician. Freddie Mercury was too ill to film the music video, so Queen used old video footage for this clip... John Deacon (bass) is absent for some reason (Speculation was that he didn't give the rights to use his image)
John is present in video. Mercury drawn in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, May in the style of Victorian etchings, Taylor in the style of Jackson Pollock, and Deacon in the style of Pablo Picasso
@@lucabertolucci8164 "Lost"??? Learn English... I said, "the last Queen album released in 1991 just before Freddie Mercury died" (That's accurate. 'Made in Heaven' was released AFTER Freddie passed away)
@@lucabertolucci8164 That may be how the members of Queen are etched, but they used Mercury, May and Taylor images... They did not use John' Deacon's image - they replaced him w/ a cartoon.
@@sumonjamal1653 All the members of Queen in the video were drawn according to a specific artist, John Dicon is in the style of Pablo Picasso while Mercury drawn in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, May in the style of Victorian etchings, Taylor in the style of Jackson Pollock.
They were each animated in the style of a specific artist or style. John was portrayed as a Picasso painting. Brian was a Victorian etching, Freddie was da Vinci, and Roger was Jackson Pollock.
The solo guitar is by Steve Howe by Yes, not by Brian. Innuendo is a masterpiece, I consider it the Bohemian Rhapsody of 90´s. Freddie's voice is so incredibile considering his illness. Queen: just the best.
Omg as a Queen fan, i love your reaction to them i'm glad you're liking their music!! I suggest you listen to Headlong which is in the same album as Innuendo. You're the best❤️
This song is the peak of Queen's magic and creativity, it is one of the best if not the best song of the group but by far. Freddy here is like a "fish in water", brilliant, magnificent and raising the register of his voice to new heights, but the other boys are not far behind. The drums, bass and especially Brian May's guitar sound out of this world, and the most incredible thing is that this song was made at the time when Freddy was already sick and in his last moments on this existential plane. There you realize that the passion for music never, but never left Freddy even in the condition in which he found himself. I think these songs, these stories behind their protagonists, these performances make Queen the best musical group of all time. God save the queen!
When it comes to being surprised by the music Queen put into their songs you have absolutely no idea yet!! You have my envy as you embark on your journey!
Back in the early 1970s I was in Junior High School. Whenever I had a few bucks I would take the bus downtown after school and go to a record store that sold new as well as used albums. One day I ran into a kid that I knew from school. He said, "have you seen this?" He held up Queen's first album, saying "These guys are supposed to be the new Led Zeppelin." I bought a copy. I was captivated. It was a very short time after that that Queen II came out. To this day Side Black of that album is one of my absolute favorite pieces of music. Decades later I was with a group of friends and the question came up, "Who is the best band?" A difficult question. We eventually decided this - Best rock and roll band; Aerosmith. Best heavy metal band; Led Zeppelin. And then there was THE best band; Queen.
I was fortunate enough to arrive in London on a holiday from South Africa in September and after booking into our hotel my late wife and I went for a stroll around the local area and arrived in Hyde park to see a stage all set up on enquiting we were told Queen were performing a free gig later. Needless to say we found a spot sat down and stayed there. Best surprise of my life
I've always seen this song as a rejection of negativity and an appeal to optimism. The first verse speaks to the frailty and fleeting moments of life - despite this every generartion keeps on trying to make life better for future generations. The second verse to me recognises how unfair and impassive life and nature can be, and that no matter the horrors humanity has wrought upon others, we keep trying to move forward. No matter our flaws and no matter our fears ,we keep on trying. The interlude is lively and driving, and seems to be a celebration and encouragement to others to enjoy yourself and celebrate the time you have. The final verse points out that the existence of Gods, religions, superstitions or the concept of ethics is irrevelant - humans keep on trying and will continue to do so forever
"Love of my Life" - Live in Montreal 1981 has gotta be next. Love your channel. One of Freddie's true gems that will absolutely move you to tears is "Love of My Life". One of his very best renditions is his live performance in 1981 in Montreal. Unlike a lot of later performances (Wembley, Rio, etc.) he sings the entire song in Montreal rather than splitting it with the audience, which while entertaining, takes away from the impact of the song. This one (Live in Montreal 1981) is raw, emotional, beautiful, captivating, heart-breaking. I'm a 61 year old man, and I can't listen to this song - particularly this (Montreal) rendition - without crying. I'm reminded of the love of MY life (from whom I've been apart now for more than two years) who doesn't know what she meant - and still means - to me . 😢💔 That said - please please react to Queen: "Love of my Life" - Live in Montreal 1981.
I honestly think that Queen had the most diverse set of songs and styles of any band I've ever listened to. Just about every other song is very different from the others. I mean, the amount of sheer skill and talent in the band was incredible and what made it possible.
🌬️🎼 .. I know you will not really care Stacey .. but , I sang this entire song as you reacted to it. I purchased this CD back when that was a thing. I was so excited, and at first didn't quite get the meaning of this album. I ended up playing it over and over and over again. I really can't believe I knew all the words to this one after all these years. You are correct about Brian and his exquisite guitar playing. He changes styles and tempo throughout and each part is beyond great. Thank you for choosing this song ... as it was their final musical experiment. Your face really says it all .. so thank you. Please keep the Queen songs coming !!!!! 🎼🌬️
Utter than Bo-Rap in my humble opinion and hardly ever played on radio. This song has so many levels and such incredible lyrics and vocals. The true Queen masterpiece 🤩🎸
This is the voice of a man very close to death. Freddie had already lived 2 years longer than the doctors had said. This is definitely Bo raps big sister.😊At this point Freddie was too poorly for a video, and strangely led to him doing the These are the days of our lives video,he did that because he didn't want to leave his fans as an animation. Great reactor!!!🎉 Now have a look at young Queen Liar live at the Rainbow 1974 each members shine,this is a band who were alive when in the stage
This song breaks my heart, as it marks the end while Freddie questioning life. The innuendo of him wearing a mask to hide from what he was feeling. Back into the theatre ... on with the show. And what ever will be, will be. Darkest song of a man facing death.
The flamenco guitar portion was a collaboration with guitarist Steve Howe of "Yes" fame. Steeve stopped in to visit the band and Freddie and was conscripted to play the flamenco guitar part alongside of Brian's heavier electric guitar part.
Innuendo last lp 1991 with Freddie Mercury live why died in same year in your house for Aids . The best ultimate record , the mercury legacy...Show must go on. And he singing better then ever..
The flamenco guitar part was played by Steve Howe from the group Yes. I had the same feeling that after 14 years, they produced something comparable to Bohemian Rhapsody. This was released in 1989, when due to Freddie's deteriorating health, they decided to stick to just making albums, so it never got sung by him live. Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin performed it at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert with the remaining members of Queen in 1992.
3:23 recorded in his last months.. this was supposed to be the next bohemian Rhapsody.. also put somewhat like a mash up of songs put together as one, and it has to the second the same length as Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie sang this as a dying man.. litterally.. unbelievable !!! The album Innuendo is a great epitaph and a well put toghter goodbeye to their friend. They lived in the recording studio over a year to make sure to be ready when Freddie had a good moment. The Show must go on he did in one take, downed some glasses of vodka against the pains and singing he did.. then few days nothing happening, and then freddie would have a good day again.. feeling he ran out of time, he'd do 4 takes of any line for a song, so that the remaining Queen members could pick the right one..if he wouldn't be alive when the mix would be made.. What a performer, and what dignity he kept knowing the end drew near...
Great reaction. You need to watch White Queen live at Hammer Odeon 1975. The guitar and piano interplay is ethereal with the drums and bass keeping them grounded. A masterpiece early in their career. Also react to Save Me live in Montreal. Brian plays the piano with his guitar in his lap. Midway through the song he jumps on his guitar and Freddie comes running down the steps to pick up playing the piano and his voice never misses a beat. Dragon Attack is also awesome from this same concert.
YES! Anything form their live performances in 74/75 is off the carts great, she should also try Ogres Battle, yet another great banger from them, outstanding stuff.
This song, to me, is the final installment in a trilogy of great 'epic' queen songs. 1. March of the Black Queen 2. Bohemian Rhapsody 3. Innuendo Three very different rhapsodies: each equal in scale and grandiosity; each capturing the band at very different places in their history. All brilliant.
I cannot recommend "The Show Must Go On" enough. One of the last songs Freddie and Queen ever recorded and it is absolutely heartbreaking and yet beautiful. Another Queen song you should check out is "Under Pressure", which will be a great gateway into the genius that was David Bowie!.
Wonderful reaction, Stacey, thank you. And for Yuyu’s brief appearance 😸. Here‘s another facet of Queen for you to try, the sheer musicality. Back to (nearly) the beginning: White Queen, live on Christmas Eve at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Haunting vocals from Freddie, and the most amazing duet between piano and guitar you have ever heard, supported by perfect drums and bass weaving it all together of course. All that live, and nearly 50 years ago. Pretty please?
This song, and The Show Must Go On are my absolute favorite. Best lyrics ever, and what fantastic musical arrangements. TSMGO has such an emotive sound - so majestic and grandiose.
This video won the award for most innovative video the year it was released. The Spanish guitar part is played by Brian and Steve Howe (Yes Band). Howe thought Queen was crazy to let him play on the title track and at first he was not sure he could actually do the part they wanted him to. He practiced a bit and totally nailed it. I love this song and video. Written by Roger and Freddie. March of the Black Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and Innuendo are a trillogy of songs that define the master minds of this band. Each one is a stepping stone to the next. Thank you for your reaction.
The song reflects the spiritual questioning that inhabits a lot of the later Queen songs such as Show must go on, these are the days of our lives and are very powerful lyrically as they exemplify what emotions Freddie was going through at this difficult time.
@@lucabertolucci8164 They were all so close and greatly affected by the situation and when Freddie sang the lyrics they were so personal to all of them...they went through it together....
New to the channal just watched queen live aid it's best 22 mins ever wish I was there to watch. Orge battle is one my favorite queen songs next to can't live without you. Steve Howe did the Spanish guitar solos
Everytime i see this final album of Queen on social media , i remember the interview which Brian May gave in 2001 , he said that him and Freddie was spending time together in a recording studio while making new songs , Brian in Freddie's own words - keep writing new songs , i know that i don't have much time left. That was the last time than Brian and Freddie spend time together in a studio 💔💔💔 , during that time Brian wrote a song , which will be your next reaction while continue the rocking musical journey of Queen , the song is called Mothers Love 💔💔💔
Hi Stacey. I'm a Queen lifelong fan. I was lucky enough to see them at Liveaide 85 and the Magic tour in 86 at Wembley Stadium. You are just starting the Queen journey. There are so many fantastic songs to explore. Here are some I would suggest for you to review. These are the days of our lives, Who wants to live forever, The show must go on, Made in heaven, Under pressure, Kind of Magic, Radio Gaga, Barcelona and Love of my life in Rio
GREAT reaction Stacey!! My #1 Queen track, I get chills every time hearing it...Innuendo has everything that they did best! The operatic, prog, rock, hard, soft, Flamenco (courtesy of Yes' Steve Howe!), harmonies - and of course, Freddie's vocals!! (RIP) This album was his swan song, and what an exit he made! Totally agree, Brian's guitar enters my soul here! The video was pretty awesome too - it's actually how I got to first hear this song! I remember getting this album (cassette) for Christmas from my parents! What a gift! This track opened the album, I HIGHLY recommend the closing track in The Show Must Go On! If you thought Freddie's vocals were on point here, just wait until you hear that one!! Cheers!
If you love crowd singing. You will love Green Day crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody - Live in Hyde Park 2017. It has 33m views. If that video isn't a sign of total respect for Freddie, I don't know what is.
Love this song and this album. Freddie poured out everything for this album, as shown in this song. Such powerful lyrics and stunning vocals. Another must-see from this album is “The Show Must Go On”. So powerful and emotional. I have no idea how Freddie could perform like this being as sick as he was. So sad
If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky; if there's a point if there's a reason to live or die If there's an answer to the questions we feel bound to ask; show Yourself - destroy our fears - release Your mask!
I played a whole album of the lesser known Queen songs to a group of friends which included a few Queen fans. No one could tell me who the group was including those who thought they knew Queen...fantastic group...wonderful days
Yes of course but Don't try suicide, '39, Need your loving tonight and keep passing the open windows, I'm in love with my car are all obvious to true Queen fans but oblivious to those who only appreciate Queens greatest hits....
"these are the days of our lives" when Freddie was dying from aids. 😥 He was exhausted recording and had to stop time and time again. Shed a tear for the master artist everyone. 💙
Innuendo was such a great album, easily in Queen's top 5, imho. Brian May has worked with and is respected by some of progressive rock's best guitarists (Steve Howe, from Yes, is on the flamenco section, and Steve Hackett, from Genesis, was a collaborator of his too). From this album are also worth checking out "The Show Must Go On" and "These Are the Days of Our Lives"!
I adore Queen. They're next to Pink Floyd in my heart. This is the most PF Queen song. Given what we know about Freddie, this was an insane vocal performance for the time.
I've been a Queen fan ever since I can recall (at least since i was 5) so for 40+ years. In my opinion, March of the Black Queen was the pre-curser to Bohemian Rhapsody. And Bo-Rhap was the pre-cursor to Innuendo. The 3 best compositions of their musical career (that is not to say that any other of their songs is better or worse - there are some phenomenal tracks) but the composition of this particular song is a masterpiese. As Freddie was quite sick at the time of Innuendo being released the video clips of the various singles were all different styles. This one takes some classic images from other videos and live performances and compiles them into a visual symphony to compliment the audial one we hear. Thanks for reacting to, and enjoying all the Queen tracks that you do Stacey. At 45 Freddie was taken way too soon :(
Nobody will ever put Queen into a certain genre... It's like trying to nail jelly to a post. G. O. A. T what ever they do. If you haven't done their earlier stuff you really must, if you want 'soft' try 'you take my breath away' that's beautiful. ❤❤❤❤ The next best thing is Freddie singing with Montserrat Cabelle where he dips his toes into Opera(right upto his knees 😊) it will blow your mind! Love your reactions BTW x
Stacey from an old Queen fan to a new one "The Seven Seas of Rhye" "Death On Two Legs" and "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy"are three more from their outstanding catalog that I recommend!
♫ _While we live according to race, color, or creed_ ♫ ♫ _While we rule by blind madness and pure greed_ ♫ ♫ _Our lives dictated by tradition, superstition, false religion_ ♫ ♫ _Through the eons, and on, and on_ ♫ ♫ _If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky_ ♫ ♫ _If there's a point, if there's a reason to live or die_ ♫ ♫ _If there's an answer to the questions we feel bound to ask_ ♫ ♫ _Show yourself, destroy your fears, release your mask_ ♫ ~ Innuendo
I still remember when I asked you to react to this song on the stream, you couldn't yet know what a marvel it was. And now that you've listened to it, I'm delighted that it touched you this much. This song also features one of Brian May's best solos. The lyrics are also so deep, that's how you recognize a masterpiece, it's that it can stand the test of time and still be relevant today. BIG UP Stacey Bye'n'cha ☺👋
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Reason the video is like it is is because Freddie was very ill and his appearance was changing, he didn't want the public to see the change, the voice however, still legendary.
A masterpiece, as sick as Freddie was his voice still had so much power. He was determined to leave us with as much music as he could possibly record before he passed. He is so missed.
This album is soo sad cause it's Freddie's last album before passing from aids. Btw, the flamenco solo is by Steve Howe from Yes. Another band I highly recommend!!
Yes - “Roundabout” as a start.
Bryan couldn't do the acoustic solo that's why Steve did it
@@kc.brinkmanI reckon Brian could have done the acoustic section. He just chose not to.
I liked him also in ASIA with John Wetton and Carl Palmer from Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, and Geoffrey Townes,
Hi Stacey. I second the comment from FxBigfoot6. Brian May does the acoustic break midway through this with Steve Howe playing the flamenco (among his numerous specialties) track above. Steve & Brian are contemporaries with Steve having turned 77 in April and Brian just made 77 in July.
Steve's band Yes is recommended highly by myself as well.
Yes & Queen were always bumping into each other at Trident Studios in London and at Mountain Studios (which Queen bought and made their own) in Montreux, Switzerland. Over the years this lead to Steve Howe playing on this song. You stay classy, Stacey...
One thing to remember: Freddie was very ill around this time. He was in a lot of pain, could barely stand, felt at times like he was, well, Going Slightly Mad. But that VOICE! Freddie at deaths door was still at least as good as anyone else at 100%.
In my opinion it was the peak of his vocal capabilities. Obviously, his voice was already near perfect, but there's something about the later songs where his vocals have so much emotional depth behind them that I strongly prefer.
@@satfat1232I completely agree with that assessment. Even though his early work concentrated more on Aretha Franklin's influence, I would say that his voice took on a more plaintive tone toward the end. Even though the earlier work resonates more with me because that's what I was exposed to, not to mention the fact that I saw them in Mexico in 1981, later on, he reached for the stars and you could feel it... Barcelona, etc.
Innuendo is in my opinion one of the greatest songs ever written. Freddie Mercury hit those notes while at deaths door and it's incredible to know that he gave it his all.
Also, such power in his voice even as he was very ill at the time of recording this album. The whole album is a masterpiece.
It's in the same league as Bohemian Rhapsody.
Not quite deaths door, but certainly not well
In 1991 I was shocked about the album, it was very different from the songs was used to or that I adored from them before ... But It had a huge impact on how diverse my music taste ist right now.
I love it! ❤
@@dinobravo852 i prefer this song than Bohemian .. for me Innuendo is the best song of Queen and one of the most underrated songs of all time
it was also a big time return to the oldskool, after years of increasingly poppy songs by Queen. for longtime fans, "Innuendo" was like returning to the mother's womb, proof the guys still had some serious music in them. at the time, all of my buddies were musicians. and literally everyone said: "...Queen, Innuendo!!" it brought the band a truckload of new respect from fans, and critics. 🙂
Hello from Germany. The flamenco part was played by YES guitarist Steve Howe 😎
Kuddos to YES ❤
Before leaving this earth Freddie gave to us this masterpiece. Even today, after 30+ years, I feel shivers on my spine. Thank you Stacey👋👋👋
One of the best songs ever made with Steve Howe (from the groups Asia, Yes and GTR) doing the middle flamenco section together with Brian! 🙂 It showcases their prog rock roots brilliantly, just like Bohemian Rhapsody, another masterpiece.
What Alec said!
Innuendo!
This is just another example of how you can barely associate Queen to just one or two genres.
Like you said (and very well) Queen is basically its own genre and absolutely no band or artist will ever sound even similar!
Such a true anthem of music composition and pure art - besides its own meaning and possible interpretations.
YES!! The absolute best Queen song ever, incredible performance given how ill Freddie was at the time
Not even close to being the best Queen song ever.
which one is ?
@@craiggrundy5056The best song is always subjective.
@@PaulB-vi5bl Well everybody has there favorite Queen song. Mine is "Hammer To Fall". But saying innuendo is the best is a far stretch. Are they forgetting about "Another One Bites The Dust" "Bohemian Rhapsody" "We Are The Champion" "We Will Rock You" "Killer Queen". These are A tier Queen songs. Innuendo is a B tier Queen song.
I effing love Queen!!! Who’s with me???
Freddie's last masterpiece before he passed away. Just like Bohemian Rhapsody and Liar before it, so many, layers and transitions. That's what made Queen so great.
Not really the last one, "The Show Must Go On" is even more intense, it was release a few days before his passing...
But it was not even the last song he recorded, he did more for the posthumous "Made in Heaven" album, his very last song is "Mother love", that he could not even finish (Brian is singing the last part)... and like in "The Show Must Go On", his voice in these last songs is just amazing...
March of the Black Queen!
Not many mainstream bands would attempt a song as grand as this and I think that's why Queen were so exceptional, even when they became successful they continued to really push the boundaries.
I've commented elsewhere in the comments regarding the Flamenco part. May I recommend, what I consider to be their greatest accomplishment, but few people have heard it. It just happens to be on the same album as Bohemian Rhapsody, and was on the other side of the LP, people overlook it. It's called "The Prophet's Song" and it's Brian's magnum opus. The lyrics are complete genius, inspired by a dream Brian had with religious overtones. The mid-section was a technical marvel, because they created the echos, using long strips of tape and multiple tape players rather then the Echoplexes they used in concert to replicate. They eventually moved the performance of that part to "White Man" in concert. Just know, you're missing pure genius until you hear it.
Flamenco part was done by both Steve and Brian
I absolutely adore this song. The lyrics really speak to me
Freddie lived his life to please and entertain the masses. He left his mark in the business and will never be forgotten. His success will carry on. R.I.P. Freddy, you will always be loved and remembered.🎉❤🎉
Please react to " Who wants to live forever" by Queen
Then listen to the cover by The Tenors with Lindsey Stirling
@@pancentricism Wow! Just finished listen this, why i never discovered this cover, one of the best that i hear. Thx.
@@Otheim Agreed. Gorgeous, isn't it?
@@pancentricism yes gorgeous.
Always loved the middle Eastern vibe in this song - it reminded me of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" when it came out. So it made perfect sense when Robert Plant sang this song with Queen at the Freddie tribute concert in 1992.
This track was inspired by Kashmir
Queens salute to zeppelin
The guitar interlude is Steve Howe from the band Yes.
This is accurate. Steve happened to be visiting the studio that day, I believe it was Montreux - Mountain Studios. They asked him to guest and he accepted.
Some parts also played by Brian on acoustic, but mostly Steve!
@@chadbennett7873that is correct
but the answer with the electric guitar is all of brian.
@@DukeEnlil actually is the other way around, the basic acoustic track is Brian, Steve just added on some extra complex parts OVER the track
Written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, released in 1991 with the flamenco interlude being played by Yes guitarist Steve Howe. Check out, The Show Must Go On or Who Wants To Live Forever. You'll love them.
Queen came up with an incredible video made necessary by the fact that Freddie was too ill to appear in a newly produced "live" video. It's under-rated I think. Exceptional. The person (or people) who combed through existing footage to find clips of Freddie that made it look like he was singing this song, deserve an award.
If I remember correctly, the video did get awards. Certainly deserves them.
Got goosebumps as soon as Freddie's voice kicks in. What a masterpiece this is. Thankl you so much for posting this.
According to Steve Howe:
Inside, there’s Freddie, Brian and Roger all sitting together. They go: ‘Let’s play you the album’. Of course, I’m hearing it for the first time […] And they saved "Innuendo" itself until last. They played it and I was fucking blown away. They all chimed in: ‘We want some crazy Spanish guitar flying around over the top. Improvise!’ I started noodling around on the guitar, and it was pretty tough. After a couple of hours, I thought: ‘I’ve bitten off more than I can chew here’. I had to learn a bit of the structure, work out what the chordal roots were, where you had to fall if you did a mad run in the distance; you have to know where you’re going. But it got towards evening, and we’d doodled and I’d noodled, and it turned out to be really good fun. We have this beautiful dinner, we go back to the studio and have a listen. And they go: ‘That’s great. That’s what we wanted’.
For the video Stopmotion was used, made by DoRo productions, and Freddie appears drawn in the same style of Leonardo da Vinci, Brian in the style of Claude Monet, Roger in the style of Jackson Pollock and John in the style of Pablo Picasso; the acoustic guitar (flamenco) was played by Steve Howe of the band Yes, and the song is written by Roger Taylor for Freddie who at that time was going through the last stage of AIDS, you could say that the song is the Bohemian Rhapsody of the 90's. It's my favorite of the Queen's, thanks for reacting to it.
the acoustic guitar (flamenco) was played by Steve Howe AND BRIAN MAY
R.I.P. Freddie ❤ you were, are and always will be a total legend and a complete genius.
Great choice Stacey, happy you check some of the newer stuff. Also react to “Show Must Go On” it’s from the same album. It has some of the highest notes Freddie ever sang and that is when he was already very ill.
Freddie was a one of a kind them vocals were something else... Great singer-songwriter .. Gone far to soon!
Hello Stacey, Innuendo, Queen's latest studio album, and this song is one of my favorites, another beautiful song is "This are the days our lives" where in the official video you can unfortunately see Freddy's deterioration. Greetings from Córdoba, Argentina.
"YES," pun, Steve Howe on flamenco guitar as another comment said, BUT, what they didn't tell you was that it was the one and only time a musician outside of Queen played on their album. ...which was a huge cheer for all us big Yes fans (for 40 years myself).
Sometimes I wonder at the decades of music that died with Freddie.
When I have these thoughts it always ends with fantasies of a time machine.
'Innuendo' was the last Queen album released in 1991 just before Freddie Mercury died... The song 'innuendo' is rather dark track, given that Freddie Mercury was dying when he recorded it. Brian May (guitar) recalled that Freddie couldn't work for long cos he was so sick (from AIDS) but he sang like he never had before when he could in the studio...
Steve Howe (guitarist of Yes) played the middle Spanish guitar section as a guest musician.
Freddie Mercury was too ill to film the music video, so Queen used old video footage for this clip... John Deacon (bass) is absent for some reason (Speculation was that he didn't give the rights to use his image)
John is present in video. Mercury drawn in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, May in the style of Victorian etchings, Taylor in the style of Jackson Pollock, and Deacon in the style of Pablo Picasso
Innuendo is not the last Queen Album, It is the lost with Freddie still alive. Thereal lost Queen Album is Made in Haven.
@@lucabertolucci8164 "Lost"???
Learn English... I said, "the last Queen album released in 1991 just before Freddie Mercury died" (That's accurate. 'Made in Heaven' was released AFTER Freddie passed away)
@@lucabertolucci8164 That may be how the members of Queen are etched, but they used Mercury, May and Taylor images... They did not use John' Deacon's image - they replaced him w/ a cartoon.
@@sumonjamal1653 All the members of Queen in the video were drawn according to a specific artist, John Dicon is in the style of Pablo Picasso while Mercury drawn in the style of Leonardo da Vinci, May in the style of Victorian etchings, Taylor in the style of Jackson Pollock.
Thank you @Stacey you are bringing the new generations to the best bands and music ever!
They were each animated in the style of a specific artist or style. John was portrayed as a Picasso painting. Brian was a Victorian etching, Freddie was da Vinci, and Roger was Jackson Pollock.
you have a looong journey with queen:)..just enjoy everything of it...i did in my youth..with no regrets..
The solo guitar is by Steve Howe by Yes, not by Brian. Innuendo is a masterpiece, I consider it the Bohemian Rhapsody of 90´s. Freddie's voice is so incredibile considering his illness. Queen: just the best.
Omg as a Queen fan, i love your reaction to them i'm glad you're liking their music!!
I suggest you listen to Headlong which is in the same album as Innuendo.
You're the best❤️
This song is the peak of Queen's magic and creativity, it is one of the best if not the best song of the group but by far. Freddy here is like a "fish in water", brilliant, magnificent and raising the register of his voice to new heights, but the other boys are not far behind. The drums, bass and especially Brian May's guitar sound out of this world, and the most incredible thing is that this song was made at the time when Freddy was already sick and in his last moments on this existential plane. There you realize that the passion for music never, but never left Freddy even in the condition in which he found himself. I think these songs, these stories behind their protagonists, these performances make Queen the best musical group of all time.
God save the queen!
I remember that this beautiful song had great radio success in Italy... and also throughout Europe
When it comes to being surprised by the music Queen put into their songs you have absolutely no idea yet!! You have my envy as you embark on your journey!
Back in the early 1970s I was in Junior High School. Whenever I had a few bucks I would take the bus downtown after school and go to a record store that sold new as well as used albums. One day I ran into a kid that I knew from school. He said, "have you seen this?" He held up Queen's first album, saying "These guys are supposed to be the new Led Zeppelin." I bought a copy. I was captivated. It was a very short time after that that Queen II came out. To this day Side Black of that album is one of my absolute favorite pieces of music. Decades later I was with a group of friends and the question came up, "Who is the best band?" A difficult question. We eventually decided this - Best rock and roll band; Aerosmith. Best heavy metal band; Led Zeppelin. And then there was THE best band; Queen.
This is the greatest Queen song!!! It's Mercury's soul giving us all he could
I was fortunate enough to arrive in London on a holiday from South Africa in September and after booking into our hotel my late wife and I went for a stroll around the local area and arrived in Hyde park to see a stage all set up on enquiting we were told Queen were performing a free gig later. Needless to say we found a spot sat down and stayed there. Best surprise of my life
Does not get better than a Free Queen show!
Greatest song ever created. Brings me to tears everytime. Such a masterpiece.
I've always seen this song as a rejection of negativity and an appeal to optimism. The first verse speaks to the frailty and fleeting moments of life - despite this every generartion keeps on trying to make life better for future generations. The second verse to me recognises how unfair and impassive life and nature can be, and that no matter the horrors humanity has wrought upon others, we keep trying to move forward. No matter our flaws and no matter our fears ,we keep on trying. The interlude is lively and driving, and seems to be a celebration and encouragement to others to enjoy yourself and celebrate the time you have. The final verse points out that the existence of Gods, religions, superstitions or the concept of ethics is irrevelant - humans keep on trying and will continue to do so forever
"Love of my Life" - Live in Montreal 1981 has gotta be next.
Love your channel. One of Freddie's true gems that will absolutely move you to tears is "Love of My Life". One of his very best renditions is his live performance in 1981 in Montreal. Unlike a lot of later performances (Wembley, Rio, etc.) he sings the entire song in Montreal rather than splitting it with the audience, which while entertaining, takes away from the impact of the song. This one (Live in Montreal 1981) is raw, emotional, beautiful, captivating, heart-breaking. I'm a 61 year old man, and I can't listen to this song - particularly this (Montreal) rendition - without crying. I'm reminded of the love of MY life (from whom I've been apart now for more than two years) who doesn't know what she meant - and still means - to me . 😢💔
That said - please please react to Queen: "Love of my Life" - Live in Montreal 1981.
I honestly think that Queen had the most diverse set of songs and styles of any band I've ever listened to. Just about every other song is very different from the others. I mean, the amount of sheer skill and talent in the band was incredible and what made it possible.
You hit the nail on the head with one thing. The song is often called "Baby Bohemian Rhapsody".
🌬️🎼 .. I know you will not really care Stacey .. but , I sang this entire song as you reacted to it. I purchased this CD back when that was a thing. I was so excited, and at first didn't quite get the meaning of this album. I ended up playing it over and over and over again. I really can't believe I knew all the words to this one after all these years. You are correct about Brian and his exquisite guitar playing. He changes styles and tempo throughout and each part is beyond great. Thank you for choosing this song ... as it was their final musical experiment. Your face really says it all .. so thank you. Please keep the Queen songs coming !!!!! 🎼🌬️
Utter than Bo-Rap in my humble opinion and hardly ever played on radio. This song has so many levels and such incredible lyrics and vocals. The true Queen masterpiece 🤩🎸
This is the voice of a man very close to death. Freddie had already lived 2 years longer than the doctors had said. This is definitely Bo raps big sister.😊At this point Freddie was too poorly for a video, and strangely led to him doing the These are the days of our lives video,he did that because he didn't want to leave his fans as an animation. Great reactor!!!🎉
Now have a look at young Queen Liar live at the Rainbow 1974 each members shine,this is a band who were alive when in the stage
This song breaks my heart, as it marks the end while Freddie questioning life. The innuendo of him wearing a mask to hide from what he was feeling.
Back into the theatre ... on with the show. And what ever will be, will be. Darkest song of a man facing death.
The flamenco guitar portion was a collaboration with guitarist Steve Howe of "Yes" fame. Steeve stopped in to visit the band and Freddie and was conscripted to play the flamenco guitar part alongside of Brian's heavier electric guitar part.
Innuendo last lp 1991 with Freddie Mercury live why died in same year in your house for Aids . The best ultimate record , the mercury legacy...Show must go on. And he singing better then ever..
The flamenco guitar part was played by Steve Howe from the group Yes.
I had the same feeling that after 14 years, they produced something comparable to Bohemian Rhapsody. This was released in 1989, when due to Freddie's deteriorating health, they decided to stick to just making albums, so it never got sung by him live.
Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin performed it at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert with the remaining members of Queen in 1992.
3:23 recorded in his last months.. this was supposed to be the next bohemian Rhapsody.. also put somewhat like a mash up of songs put together as one, and it has to the second the same length as Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddie sang this as a dying man.. litterally.. unbelievable !!! The album Innuendo is a great epitaph and a well put toghter goodbeye to their friend. They lived in the recording studio over a year to make sure to be ready when Freddie had a good moment. The Show must go on he did in one take, downed some glasses of vodka against the pains and singing he did.. then few days nothing happening, and then freddie would have a good day again.. feeling he ran out of time, he'd do 4 takes of any line for a song, so that the remaining Queen members could pick the right one..if he wouldn't be alive when the mix would be made.. What a performer, and what dignity he kept knowing the end drew near...
Queen always had a bit of prog in them. This song is no exception. The absolute apotheosis of their talents.
Great reaction. You need to watch White Queen live at Hammer Odeon 1975. The guitar and piano interplay is ethereal with the drums and bass keeping them grounded. A masterpiece early in their career. Also react to Save Me live in Montreal. Brian plays the piano with his guitar in his lap. Midway through the song he jumps on his guitar and Freddie comes running down the steps to pick up playing the piano and his voice never misses a beat. Dragon Attack is also awesome from this same concert.
YES! Anything form their live performances in 74/75 is off the carts great, she should also try Ogres Battle, yet another great banger from them, outstanding stuff.
The acoustic spanish guitar solo in the middle is played by Steve Howe of the band Yes
oh my oh my... I remember release of this album as today. And still remember lyrics with every word. We didn't knew then it was his will...
This song, to me, is the final installment in a trilogy of great 'epic' queen songs.
1. March of the Black Queen
2. Bohemian Rhapsody
3. Innuendo
Three very different rhapsodies:
each equal in scale and grandiosity; each capturing the band at very different places in their history.
All brilliant.
I cannot recommend "The Show Must Go On" enough. One of the last songs Freddie and Queen ever recorded and it is absolutely heartbreaking and yet beautiful. Another Queen song you should check out is "Under Pressure", which will be a great gateway into the genius that was David Bowie!.
Wonderful reaction, Stacey, thank you. And for Yuyu’s brief appearance 😸. Here‘s another facet of Queen for you to try, the sheer musicality. Back to (nearly) the beginning: White Queen, live on Christmas Eve at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975. Haunting vocals from Freddie, and the most amazing duet between piano and guitar you have ever heard, supported by perfect drums and bass weaving it all together of course. All that live, and nearly 50 years ago. Pretty please?
This song, and The Show Must Go On are my absolute favorite. Best lyrics ever, and what fantastic musical arrangements.
TSMGO has such an emotive sound - so majestic and grandiose.
Thanks for doing this underrated gem from Queen's library of songs
More people need to hear this song
Brilliant song and fantastic, incomparable band.
This video won the award for most innovative video the year it was released. The Spanish guitar part is played by Brian and Steve Howe (Yes Band). Howe thought Queen was crazy to let him play on the title track and at first he was not sure he could actually do the part they wanted him to. He practiced a bit and totally nailed it. I love this song and video. Written by Roger and Freddie. March of the Black Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody and Innuendo are a trillogy of songs that define the master minds of this band. Each one is a stepping stone to the next. Thank you for your reaction.
Amazing, so meaningful, always loved this one. Great reaction
The song reflects the spiritual questioning that inhabits a lot of the later Queen songs such as Show must go on, these are the days of our lives and are very powerful lyrically as they exemplify what emotions Freddie was going through at this difficult time.
Show must go on was written by Bryan May and These are the day of our lives was written by Roger Taylor.
Yeah the pondering lyrics hit even harder knowing they are coming from someone as close to his mortality as one can ever be...
@@lucabertolucci8164 They were all so close and greatly affected by the situation and when Freddie sang the lyrics they were so personal to all of them...they went through it together....
@@stephenchurchill2418 True ❤
New to the channal just watched queen live aid it's best 22 mins ever wish I was there to watch. Orge battle is one my favorite queen songs next to can't live without you. Steve Howe did the Spanish guitar solos
The greatest Queen song EVER IS ‘You take my breath away’ and ‘The Millionaire waltz’.
Everytime i see this final album of Queen on social media , i remember the interview which Brian May gave in 2001 , he said that him and Freddie was spending time together in a recording studio while making new songs , Brian in Freddie's own words - keep writing new songs , i know that i don't have much time left. That was the last time than Brian and Freddie spend time together in a studio 💔💔💔 , during that time Brian wrote a song , which will be your next reaction while continue the rocking musical journey of Queen , the song is called Mothers Love 💔💔💔
Hi Stacey. I'm a Queen lifelong fan. I was lucky enough to see them at Liveaide 85 and the Magic tour in 86 at Wembley Stadium. You are just starting the Queen journey. There are so many fantastic songs to explore. Here are some I would suggest for you to review. These are the days of our lives, Who wants to live forever, The show must go on, Made in heaven, Under pressure, Kind of Magic, Radio Gaga, Barcelona and Love of my life in Rio
GREAT reaction Stacey!! My #1 Queen track, I get chills every time hearing it...Innuendo has everything that they did best! The operatic, prog, rock, hard, soft, Flamenco (courtesy of Yes' Steve Howe!), harmonies - and of course, Freddie's vocals!! (RIP) This album was his swan song, and what an exit he made! Totally agree, Brian's guitar enters my soul here!
The video was pretty awesome too - it's actually how I got to first hear this song! I remember getting this album (cassette) for Christmas from my parents! What a gift!
This track opened the album, I HIGHLY recommend the closing track in The Show Must Go On! If you thought Freddie's vocals were on point here, just wait until you hear that one!! Cheers!
YES!! My favorite Queen song. ❤🤘
I still get goosebumps listening to this track
One of my favorite songs of all time . Came out along with the video early 1991.
Crazy that Freddy died the same year this song was released
QUEEN , the true artists of music!!!
all the innuendo album is a gem, you will enjoy almost any of the songs in it
One of many protest Queen songs,the others being "I want it All", also"One Vision",both great songs too.
Steve Howe and Brian May together! That’s magic! As is Queen.Great reaction once again to a great song!
Over 30 Years later and it still makes me sad that he is dead :(
You can be anything you want to be.. Just turn yourself into anything that you could ever want to be..
If you love crowd singing. You will love Green Day crowd singing Bohemian Rhapsody - Live in Hyde Park 2017. It has 33m views.
If that video isn't a sign of total respect for Freddie, I don't know what is.
The best song Queen ever made!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Good song as usual. My favorite is "Radio Ga Ga". It's where Lady GaGa got her name. She said it was her favorite Queen Song.
Love this song and this album. Freddie poured out everything for this album, as shown in this song. Such powerful lyrics and stunning vocals. Another must-see from this album is “The Show Must Go On”. So powerful and emotional. I have no idea how Freddie could perform like this being as sick as he was. So sad
If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky; if there's a point if there's a reason to live or die
If there's an answer to the questions we feel bound to ask; show Yourself - destroy our fears - release Your mask!
I played a whole album of the lesser known Queen songs to a group of friends which included a few Queen fans. No one could tell me who the group was including those who thought they knew Queen...fantastic group...wonderful days
What? Brian’s tone or Freddie’s voice are tells for Queen! I mean the Red Special is a distinct fifth member.
Yes of course but Don't try suicide, '39, Need your loving tonight and keep passing the open windows, I'm in love with my car are all obvious to true Queen fans but oblivious to those who only appreciate Queens greatest hits....
"these are the days of our lives" when Freddie was dying from aids. 😥 He was exhausted recording and had to stop time and time again. Shed a tear for the master artist everyone. 💙
Innuendo was such a great album, easily in Queen's top 5, imho. Brian May has worked with and is respected by some of progressive rock's best guitarists (Steve Howe, from Yes, is on the flamenco section, and Steve Hackett, from Genesis, was a collaborator of his too). From this album are also worth checking out "The Show Must Go On" and "These Are the Days of Our Lives"!
Freddie has the type of voice which grabs you by the balls and demands you listen to him
I adore Queen. They're next to Pink Floyd in my heart. This is the most PF Queen song. Given what we know about Freddie, this was an insane vocal performance for the time.
I have this album cover tattooed on my left shoulder and arm. A masterpiece.
I've been a Queen fan ever since I can recall (at least since i was 5) so for 40+ years. In my opinion, March of the Black Queen was the pre-curser to Bohemian Rhapsody. And Bo-Rhap was the pre-cursor to Innuendo. The 3 best compositions of their musical career (that is not to say that any other of their songs is better or worse - there are some phenomenal tracks) but the composition of this particular song is a masterpiese.
As Freddie was quite sick at the time of Innuendo being released the video clips of the various singles were all different styles. This one takes some classic images from other videos and live performances and compiles them into a visual symphony to compliment the audial one we hear. Thanks for reacting to, and enjoying all the Queen tracks that you do Stacey. At 45 Freddie was taken way too soon :(
Nobody will ever put Queen into a certain genre... It's like trying to nail jelly to a post. G. O. A. T what ever they do.
If you haven't done their earlier stuff you really must, if you want 'soft' try 'you take my breath away' that's beautiful. ❤❤❤❤
The next best thing is Freddie singing with Montserrat Cabelle where he dips his toes into Opera(right upto his knees 😊) it will blow your mind!
Love your reactions BTW x
Stacey from an old Queen fan to a new one "The Seven Seas of Rhye" "Death On Two Legs" and "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy"are three more from their outstanding catalog that I recommend!
♫ _While we live according to race, color, or creed_ ♫
♫ _While we rule by blind madness and pure greed_ ♫
♫ _Our lives dictated by tradition, superstition, false religion_ ♫
♫ _Through the eons, and on, and on_ ♫
♫ _If there's a God or any kind of justice under the sky_ ♫
♫ _If there's a point, if there's a reason to live or die_ ♫
♫ _If there's an answer to the questions we feel bound to ask_ ♫
♫ _Show yourself, destroy your fears, release your mask_ ♫
~ Innuendo
I still remember when I asked you to react to this song on the stream, you couldn't yet know what a marvel it was. And now that you've listened to it, I'm delighted that it touched you this much. This song also features one of Brian May's best solos. The lyrics are also so deep, that's how you recognize a masterpiece, it's that it can stand the test of time and still be relevant today. BIG UP Stacey Bye'n'cha ☺👋
Steve Howe, of Yes fame, and one of the most awarded guitar players in rock, played the flamenco guitar.
you gotta check out Yes.