Indie Band Reacts to Queen's EPIC 'Somebody to Love' Live at Montreal 1981 | Meet Arthur Reacts
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Welcome back to Meet Arthur Reacts! Today, we're diving into the legendary live performance of Queen's "Somebody to Love" at Montreal in 1981, and we're absolutely thrilled to experience this iconic moment in rock history. Join us as we immerse ourselves in Freddie Mercury's powerful vocals, the band's electrifying energy, and the sheer brilliance of Queen on stage.
🎤 About Queen:
Queen is one of the most influential rock bands of all time, known for their ground-breaking music, larger-than-life performances, and the unforgettable voice of Freddie Mercury. With a legacy that spans decades, Queen continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world with their timeless hits and innovative sound.
🎶 About the Performance:
"Somebody to Love" live at Montreal in 1981 is a testament to Queen's unparalleled showmanship and musical prowess. This performance captures the raw energy, emotion, and virtuosity that made Queen one of the greatest live acts in rock history. Join us as we delve into the powerful vocals, intricate harmonies, and dynamic stage presence that define this iconic moment.
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The IMAX version of this concert is phenomenal.
Remember the crazy high notes in Bohemian Rhapsody? That was Roger Taylor. Incredible singer.
All makes sense now
@@MoreMeetArthur Freddie called him a dog whistle
Roger Taylor is one of the best singing drummers. He formed his own band on the side of Queen, where he was the singer.
I love Roger's solo work.
Roger Taylor's drumming and back ground vocals are epic.
Absolutely epic!
Brain was having problems with his guitar at 8.00 mins and had to go off stage. But they filled in while being repaired. True professionals
Didn't even notice, that's how you know he's a true professional!
Don't see any evidence for that. At 8.00 Brian ends on a sustained note, for the vocals/percussion only section where Freddie gets the crowd involved. I saw Queen live four times, from 1980-1984, and they always had this section and other similar sections in their songs where instruments were low or silenced, just to break the song up.
Yes you can see Brian going over to the side at that moment but that's because he knew there was a break in guitar for this section and might have been just checking a string tuning - or even taking a drink! (as Freddie did in this song)
If you note across a full two hour Queen gig, there are periods when the guitar isn't playing.
Yeah, theres definitely no string issues. You can hear Brain noodling around, he most likely went for a drink or to check tuning.
# Brian #
@@catlover0160I understand the correction but considering he has a doctorate in astrophysics, Brain works as well.
He's the greatest rock front man of all time.
Yeeeee very true❤
Totally agree!
As Roger Taylor said, "never mind all this front man stuff, he was a great musician!"
Keep doing Queen and you will have all us Queenies with you . And there are millions of us😊 they are not one of the best . They are Thee Best in our history❤
More Queen on the way!
@@MoreMeetArthur Don't forget the official video for Bohemian Rhapsody. That's definitely a 'must see' experience...
I can't believe you used that putrid term "Queenies". Sickening.
@@incamoran9532 I'm not particularly fond of the term, but it's what diehard fans call themselves.
I'm a Queen connoisseur. 😂
@@proofprof50 I consider myself diehard, if anything, and stuck like glue for the last 50 years, but absolutely not a Queenie. It sounds so underweight and tacky for a rock band, especially THIS rock band. Connoisseur is much better and if the band is Queen I even think Subject, Patriot, or Royalist are more suitable collective nouns, but that's just me.
imagine ANY Band of today sounding this good LIVE without the auto tune or other computer enhancements that they did not have back in the early 80's... this is why for me queen is the best Band/Group of all time..
Queen fans are legion!!! Freddie never sang a song the same way twice, he said that would be boring for the fans.
Its always a delight watching people realise just how good Roger's voice is. He could have been the lead singer I any other band.
Absolutely blown away by him!
Well, he was in THE CROSS 🙂
That is my favorite part of watching people react to this performance ❤
It's impossible to spot but in the middle there is a lengthy section where Freddie as at stage front doing his thing and you can't see Brian but Freddie keeps looking around to where Brian should be. This is because Brian had broken a string and ran off to get it fixed, the others were just filling til he got back. It's really seamless and so professionally done, incredible.
Somewhere out there, Superman is wearing a Freddie Mercury tshirt
You REALLY need to watch the whole set for Queen at Live Aid, you won't be sorry you did.
Its coming, don't worry!
I agree 100%
100% from me, too. Also, react to White Queen live at Hammersmith Odeon for some amazing young Queen!
As a commentator above said, this clip from 1981 was a great live performance. Live Aid was a brilliant 20 minutes - probably one of the best short lived performances of all time. But ANY full Queen concert to 1986 was better than Live Aid - two hours not 20 minutes; more volume; more effects; and Freddie's voice better than it was at Live Aid when he had a sore throat.
Everyone should watch, if they can, the full filmed show of this Montreal gig, or Milton Keynes 1982, or one of the 1970s gigs.
Of course, watch the Live Aid performance - it's gotta be done! But remember it's only 20 minutes of greatness.
@@janicelsutton9437White Queen Hammersmith, good call!
Queen was just an incredible band!!! They were on a different level.
R.I.P FREDDIE WE MISS YOU
I love the way Freddie looks up directly at the camera right before hitting his high note.
This concert film was broadcast in IMAX theaters last January; it was awesome! Freddie's Superman tee sold at auction last year for 57,000. USD
That's an outrageous sum of money!
Wish we got to catch that
I went to see it in IMAX having seen Queen live during this era (in 1980 and 1982). I have to say there were moments in that film where I thought I was IN the concert audience of 40+ years before. It was that good.
For anyone who wants to see and hear what it was like at a full Queen live show (Queen live 1971-1986, not since), go to see that in sound surround and IMAX, if it's ever shown again.
The IMAX version is a must-see if they ever show it again.
Freddie the best of the best . No one comes even near him . RIP FREDDIE ❤️❤️❤️❤️
No where near!
A few fun facts about Queen:
* Guitarist Sir Brian May has a Ph.D. in Astrophysics and built his electric guitar (Red Special) when he was 17 (with his dad).
* Bassist John Deacon has a degree in electronics. He designed and built the amp that Brian sometimes uses to create unique sounds on Red Special. John was also involved in the band's financial management.
* Drummer Roger Taylor has a degree in biology (pre-med). His vocal range is better than most lead singers of other groups.
* Lead singer Freddie Mercury has a degree in graphic design. It goes without saying that his vocal range was amazing and he was the best front man of any band.
* All four have written #1 hits, and all are members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Great reaction! It is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the best live performances of all time.
We were so impressed! Can’t believe neither of us had seen it before!
Absolutely amazing performance by Freddie and the entire band. Thank you for your reactions.
Thank you for watching!
Truly was an epic performance
For some awesome bass playing and drumming, check out Dragon Attack from the same Montreal concert.
Will add it to the list 👀
Queen Rules 👑👑 Love Freddie 🥰
I saw them live several times and they were THE GREATEST LIVE!! Never sounded better than when live and THAT is how it's done, boys. 🥰
So jealous!
Roger said he had the best seat in the house!
He's definitely not wrong
Check out early Queen and precursor to speed metal, “Stone Cold Crazy” live Rainbow 1974. Metallica covered it and won a Grammy in 1992. Also, there a numerous hidden gems, many not performed live, on their albums. Prepare to be amazed. Cheers!
React to Save Me from the same concert. You’ll get a little surprise. ❤
Interesting, we will definitely check it out
Roger (drummer) has a great voice, lead singer quality, and sings while he drums.
Unbelievable, Iconic live performance! They don't do it like this anymore!
They don't make em like this anymore!
That can’t. There will NEVER be another Queen. 🖤🎶🖤
Pure Magic!! Watched this so many times on youtube. Huge regret that I decided not to go that day after being offered a seat in a carload going up from Toronto (what the hell was wrong with me?!!)
Thanks, guys... this is, indeed, a whole band.. not just Freddie & some guys.. Brian on guitar, John on bass... and Roger as one of the best singing drummers evah! appreciate your reaction! p.s. this entire concert has recently been released in IMAX.. not available to me in midwest U.S..... yet.. but if you have a chance, it's fantastic.. and if you don't, my next recommendation from it would be "Save Me".. with Brian starting on piano with his guitar in his LAP.. then the switch-over.. well, you just have to witness it for yourselves... thanks again!
🇨🇦 Everything that you mentioned, everything that surprised you, is exactly why Queen turned the music industry inside out and upside down, for the next 6 decades !
#BoomersRock ! 🇨🇦
Please don't stop banding. We need more bands nowadays. Much much much more bands
Thank you so much ❤️
Check out Roger’s turn to be lead vocal on IM IN LOVE WITH MY CAR, live, while he plays drums. Awesome sight. And he wrote it. He also has solo stuff, check out his solo website here. And so does Brian. They’re all awesome, but oh my, how I miss Freddie. Sigh, TY.
They’re a band called Queen. Of course, they rule on stage.
Love this! Thank you. Yes, more Queen, please.
Don't worry, there will be more!
QUEEN forever!!!!
It's really nice to hear someone who understands the technical aspects of the music react to this, who can appreciate the talents of the entire band and how the members complement each other. You guys are interesting to listen to, I'll look forward to hearing your reactions to other music!
Freddie as front man gets a lot of well deserved attention. He was a phemom. Glad though to see recognition that the entire band was exceptional!
Just found you guys. I'll be back!
Glad you enjoyed the video!! Really appreciate the kind feedback!
I like your Queen reactions very much, because they are so genuine 🙏 I highly recommend "White Queen" Live at the Odeon Hammersmith 1975 😊
This entire concert at the Montreal Forum was epic! It's interesting that in later years, Brian and Roger did a commentary while rewatching this and said that the band had not really wanted to do this gig. They had come off a long tiring tour a short time before and found that their manager had set this up for a would-be film maker, unbeknowst to them. They went into it annoyed and soon became angry at all the interference by cameramen on stage and by the demands of the director, especially with regard to wardrobe. The concert was to be 2 nights and they were ordered to wear the exact same clothing for film reasons. This was the final blow to Freddie! Anyway this became the fuel for an aggressive performance and for a definitely noncompliant wardrobe: See We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions. Also especially, see Dragon Attack and Save Me for more 100-proof performances at this concert. Definitely enjoyed your reactions and subscribed
Jesus christ, can see why they'd be annoyed by all that!
The performance truly shows the level of professionalism from them.
Im glad they played it so we got to witness a truly remarkable performance
Thanks, didn't know that
Queen are professionals by this one. They are so tight and perfect and it’s Freddie’s favorite song. Listen to the album edition too. It’s gorgeous!
Freddie was so piss#### about the filming of this. They been on tour for over 12 months they were so tired. God bless Queen
Freddie always made slight changes to the opening of this song, and I think this is one of the best.
My favorite Queen song EVER!! As it was Freddie’s favorite as well, or so they say! 😊 The song was inspired by Freddie’s love for Aretha Franklin. He was hoping she would sing one of his songs one day!! My favorite live version is at Milton Keynes 1982. FIRE 🔥 SUBBED!
As a life long Queenie, I'd like to suggest you listen to Queen - White Queen - Live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 (High Quality Audio).
This was the Queen I fell in love with. I was ten years old when this was recorded, so had already been a fan for a year. I'd saved my pocket money and anything I could cadge off my Granddad and bought their previous albums. This is the tour that launched Bohemian Rhapsody. It was broadcast live on Christmas Eve on BBC2's music program The Old Grey Whistle Test.
All the best, Helen in the East Midlands UK.
I was 14 then, what did it for me was seeing the band with Killer Queen on Top Of The Pops in 1974. I just knew they were different!
@@MikePhillips-pl6ov It was the same for me. I ran home from Brownies on the Thursday evening, to be home in time for the start of Top Of The Pops. I remember my mouth falling open and falling in love with them doing Killer Queen. I'd heard them on the radio but never seen them until then.
I saw a photo from back then of my in my Brownie uniform and can't believe I looked so young and angelic but in my heart I was a bit of a 'Rock-Chick.' haha
Fun reaction. Interesting to see a band type perspective on this amazing performance.
Give "Save Me" from the same concert a try. It's my favorite live Queen performance.
Please do Under Pressure from Wembly 1986.
I was there! The night before I saw them in Toronto and Killer Queen was the show stopper, the next night in Montreal this was the mind blower. I saw them live 4 times, bloody best concerts ever. Back in those days, live concerts were everything, we’d work tons of hours after school for ticket money and we’d plan our year around which concerts were coming!
Love your Queen reaction videos and talking about where each instrument should sit in the frequency spectrum to make a full sound. You should react to their live version of the song “Liar” from Live at the Rainbow 1974
Queen is in concert to entertain YOU, and You and you too! But I feel like Freddie is always intent on entertaining ME! I mean, those 4 legends are simply the best and this number is the very best. Really enjoyed watching with you two. React to them doing "Liar" live. 👏👏👏
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Freddie Mercury
If you pay attention at 7.55 , Freddy starts imprvising when he notices that Brian is leaving the stage, and only continues with the song when he chekcs that he's back. Not only great musicians, but excellent professionals.
1000 out of a hundred. A walk off Grand Slam.
One of the most talented and greatest live bands ever.... if you have not seen the Live Aid Queen full set.... You must watch it.
We did!
Lots more Queen please!🎼❤️🎼
One Vision Live at Wembley 1986.
That tiny little blip you mentioned while talking about Brian May was reportedly due to a string breaking. He steps to somewhere out of screen to deal with it. Freddie knew and ad libbed a little. Brian comes back in...seamless. And still perfect!
Someone else commented about an amp failure!
Makes sense, he's impeccable otherwise
The incomparable Roger Taylor was/is a beast on drums and vocals. Please react to his song from this same concert I'm In Love With My Car...his voice just slides through your soul. 🥁♥️👑
I REALLY think you'd appreciate the instrumentals from all of them during their performance of White Queen live at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1974 - there's an absolutely stunning interlude in the middle. They're all ridiculously talented. John could play every instrument, Roger played a bit of guitar too (as did Freddie), and Brian is also great on piano (he plays at the start of Save Me from this same concert before switching with Freddie, and often plays keyboard too). Roger and Brian also have more than one solo album each and are great singers; check out their tribute song to Freddie about seven years after his death. It's called No One But You (Only the Good Die Young). It's super sad, of course (and John's last appearance in the band), but the music video is a beautiful tribute.
Loved your reaction! So much in the Queen catalog for you to choose from on your journey, no two songs sound the same so you won't be disappointed. If you react we'll happily join you for the ride. I especially love it when musicians react because you don't miss anything. 👑
You should watch roger singing I’m in love with my car from the same concert as well as playing the drums
Great reaction, I would say this is my all time favourite Queen performance and you have picked out all the things that make it that for me.
Brian May and Roger Taylor both have solo material. Though when you have Freddie as a lead vocal, you gladly settle for backup!
Part of Queen's sound on stage is provided by the Deacy, which is an amp John Deacon made himself out of broken radio equipment he found in the trash somewhere! Brian is an astrophysicist in his spare time and has done some work with NASA. Clearly, building your own guitar(with your father) and playing lead for a phenomenal band isn't enough! 😂
I must have watched nearly every reaction to this performance on TH-cam, never gets old. Perfection.
Great reaction. I'm so happy you appreciate Roger's talent. Watch his timpani solo at this concert! In fact watch the whole concert. It's amazing. Queen had come off the road 2 months earlier and this was a special 2 night filmed gig, so everyone is fresh but still well rehearsed. Roger does the majority of backing vocals in concert. Check out Under Pressure Wembley 1986 and Action This Day Milton Keynes 1982 for his duets with Freddie. Also I'm In Love With My Car for his solo at this concert.
Brilliant just Brilliant, Queen were the best live band i ever had the privilege of seeing ever, and ive seen a lot of the greats over the years. Freddie deserved evey accolade hes ever been given. I dont know whether you know that Rogers son Rufus plays with the Darkness is also a great drummer, and has done some live beats with The Foofighters.Roger was the inspiration to the young Taylor Hawkins that set him on his career.
There is a 19 minute Roger Taylor cam at Wembley that is awesome. It's 4 songs from the concert and it's exhausting watching him. I watch it no less than a couple of times a week and never get tired of it. Keep up the great work.
I bet that's a really cool watch
Love queen keep them coming for sure. Righteous Brothers you've lost that loving feeling is a great one too
So many great performances from this show. BoRap, love of my life & dragon attack to name a few.
Thank you, that’s what I call a brilliant reaction!...Freddie wrote this song as a tribute to Aretha Franklin...he had hoped that she would sing it some day....John Deacon...a degree in electronics built Brian’s amp from scrap metal...some of which he found while skip diving...by the way was Brian playing a syncopated half beat (Is that what it’s called?)in the latter half of that song...so difficult...going against your natural instinct.....also you definitely need to watch “One Vision, The Documentary”.....20 mins. And well worth it...seeing them working on the song🤩
Keep doing Queen
You won’t regret it ❤
More to come!
@@MoreMeetArthur thank you I do appreciate your reviews!!
Now you know why we recommended this song at this concert! I see that after the 3 hours that this video has been available to view, you have already passed the 200 subscribers mark. Congratulations!
If you want to see more of Roger singing, check out the 'Killer Queen/ I'm in love with my car' medley from this same concert.
For epic piano and guitar, try White Queen, live at the Hammersmith Odeon, 1975
The video has been out 14 hours at the time I’ve sent this and the video has gained us 120 subs!! We can’t believe it! 😂 MORE QUEEN VERY SOON HAHA!
If you want more Roger, watch "I'm in Love with My Car" from this same concert. He's lead on it.
Brian broke a string just before Freddie went to the front and interacted with the audience, looking back over his shoulder to see when Brian was coming back. So professional!
Amazing stuff.
This one of my favourite live performances ever.
Damn, I like you two!
I’ll subscribe!!
Brighton Rock. You're Welcome.
They’re STILL the only group to give me goosebumps 👌🏻
Mee too
It's one thing to watch people who aren't musicians react to a music video or song and it's all very surface level stuff. They're just enjoying a good song. But as someone who played piano and keyboards but was never allowed to be in a band by my abusive father, watching 2 guys who are actually in a band and appreciate the music for what it truly is and all the nuances of a performance, expressing sheer joy, is really something else. You guys have been on stage performing your music, so the reacting is deeper when you see one of the greatest bands to ever do it at the peak of their talents. You know what goes into a performance and what they're doing instrumentally and vocally. Great stuff.
Thank you so much!
It's really sad times hear about you not being able to perform.
It's never too late though!
I don’t think you’ll see anything less than 100 from Queen, they make sure it’s perfect, every time
Freddie had a range of E2 to E6 and Roger had a range of F2 to F6. John as always been chilled when playing live on never gives him praise for what he does as get in to the rabbit hole some of the songs written by John are classics 🥁🎸🎹🎤
That was my niece's first concert in Montréal. It was a present for her 13th birthday and she went with her best friend. She saw them Queen again, of course, but she still raves about this concert, to this day. And she still owns all the LPs.
Great reaction, please more Queen
Definitely!
Thank you so much I saw Queen 👑 at main road in 1986 absolutely fantastic 👍🏻
I was lucky enough to see them in concert, great show
We are jealous!
Wanne see an audience overperform ? love of my life - queen RIO . GOAT Band QUEEN forvever
You keep playing QUEEN, and we will find you. RIP FREDDIE MERCURY 1946-1991 DIED 11/24/1991 🎤🎹🎵🎸🥁🎸❤️
And Deakie the bass player..wandering around like he is looking for paint at the Home Depot.
7:54 that was Roger’s backing vocals lol
Great video I really like how you give all of the members the appreciation they deserve :)
The Great freddie , And The Queen .Legend
Refreshing to see indie band members who aren’t miserable 😂.
Trust me we gig with a LOT of miserable indie bands 😂😂
I suggest you watch the Milton Keynes version of this song. The beginning is completely different and it has a completely different feel. If not, if you want to hear John Deacon doing amazing job slapping the bass, watch dragon attack at montreal. It's an awesome performance. Also, if you want to see something amazing, watch 500,000 people sing at Rock in Rio Love of my Life.
You guys are amazing reactors. I'm looking forward to teaching you some Queendom.
Check out the Official Queen version of Somebody To Love. It's a joy to watch and listen to. Then check out other concerts where Freddie changes up the songs. He never sings the same way twice.
Great reaction, guys! Best live band ever!
Great reaction! Just pointing out here - your obviously very new channel has 448 subscribers, but this reaction has 5.2K views in one day. That's because it's Queen. 😊 There's a lot of us Queen fans who search for Queen reactions and when we find them we pay attention. Dive right on into the rabbit hole. It's deep, but it's worth it.
Definitely, these videos are doing way better than we expected thanks to you guys!
Don’t stop when Queen is singing
You interrupt the flow of the song!!!
John Deacon looks like he just pop up to a wedding to play the bass on his way to grocery store and while playing try to remember what was that again his wife wanted him to buy??
Absolute Silk innit boys 🔥
Effortless perfection.
These guys were absolutely brimming with talent. This wasn't part of a tour even. Just seasoned professionals. No in-ears. Freddies side fills on the piano were known to take ones head off in volume. The natural thing for you guys now is the entire live aid show. The epic performance that was the beginning of the end of this pillar of our musical history.