Ye... I totally agree nothing and nobody can replace freddie his voice is unmatched from another galaxy and brian is so talented his singing and playing the guitar so special all queen is outstanding ❤
This song has it all. Freddie's ridiculous vocals, Brian on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Roger on drums, John on the stand up bass, a full orchestra and a boys choir. What else could you ask for? Amazing
Written by Brian May for the Highlander movie soundtrack!! Beautiful gorgeous song … the live version is magical. I love the Budapest version! Other songs from the soundtrack are PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE, ONE YEAR OF LOVE, GIMME THE PRIZE, A KIND OF MAGIC, DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD ..
Don't forget that Princes Of The Universe was also the theme song for "Highlander The Series". The movies were good but I preferred the TV show. And I'm impressed most people don't even know about Don't Lose Your Head except Highlander fans and diehard Queen fans. Glad to see I'm not the only one!
Thank you for listening to it all through without interruption. This song really is a kind of magic, and one of the best things they have ever done. It is particularly poignant at the moment for me because my mum is in hospital and nearing the end of her life.
Brian May wrote this for the soundtrack of the movie "Highlander" and I believe the orchestration was by Michael Kamen who did the soundtrack. Queen recorded several other songs for the movie, most of which were included on their "A Kind of Magic" album, as well as a solo piano version played by Brian. I love this but there are some powerful live versions that I also love.
I loved Freddie. This song always puts me in mind of the first Highlander movie when his human wife passes of old age, this is the song played. It's very touching in the movie. I still miss Freddie.
As perfect as Freddie performs, it's Brian Mays guitar, which always gives me chills. Queen was perfection and was easily the best, modern music can deliver.
Danke für Deine Reaktion auf das Video und den Song. Ich schätze es sehr, dass Du Dir zuerst alles anhörst und anschaust und nicht ständig unterbrichst, viele andere hier tun das. Grüße aus Süddeutschland.
Thank you John for a perfect reaction to this musical masterpiece 😊 I always get goosebumps when watching this video. Live versions of this song are also amazing. ♥️
Now that you've heard the original you must go to Marc Martel's version of this in his studio with just his piano. It's on his TH-cam channel. His voice sounds just like Freddy's. They actually used Marc's voice in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie. He has his own Queen tribute band and tours internationally. Another must watch is Marc's one-take Bohemian Rhapsody cover with just him and his piano. All Marc's covers are fantastic.
Queen could not perform this song live on stage with only 4 (or 5, if Spike joined them on the piano) musicians as they recorded it in the studio version so they modified the presentation while still keeping the essence of the original. As Freddie said, there are always different ways to present a song. Queen often reworked a song for a live version (try comparing the studio version of "Love Of My Life" th-cam.com/video/7hFeER3_ZRQ/w-d-xo.html and a live version th-cam.com/video/v3xwCkhmies/w-d-xo.html. Their live version of a song was often performed at a faster tempo with a longer instrumental section.
Wow absolutely wow the great Queen love this it's a fabulous song 🎵 and a favourite off mine ❤ Freddie voice is outstanding a great 👍 performance from the great Queen loved it ❤ ♥ 🎤🎸👍thanks John absolutely fantastic much love and godless from UK 🇬🇧 barb ❤ ♥ 🙏 👍 ⭐⭐⭐🙏❤🙏
Queen - GREAT music in every way. This production/ team work feeds a thirst for grand music I didn't know I had; sight, sound, thought/soul, vitality, more I'm sure, all in one performance. Your reaction - fabulous. Thanks.
The first time i heard this. Song was whilst watching Highlander, the film the song was written for and i cried and cried, i was only about 14 amd the combination of the scenes it covered, with the beauty of the song were just heartbreaking
This song was specially made for the movie Highlander. I highly recommend it see the first one and then see the other ones that were made afterwards also they use Queen music for the television series Highlander. Just a suggestion.
You NEED to hear it in context...watch Highlander 🙏 I heard it at Wembley in 86 when they first played it to the public. Watching the film it was written for though...it will bring you to tears
Danke, dass du wieder ein Queen-Video gemacht hast 🥰. Obwohl ich Elvis natürlich auch großartig finde! Tolles Video, toller Song - live noch emotionaler als in der Studioversion.
John…just subscribed to your channel and noticed you don’t have any YES! Steve Howe is one of our most versatile, premier guitarist of the last 50+ years. Start with Roundabout on the Fragile album. Do ANY song from The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge and hear what prog rock sounded like in the early 70’s. You will be amazed!
Waooo!!!....Congratulations my friend John!! ...I want invite you to give us your opinion, like musician, reacting to who is considered the best singer of the world...His name is Dimash Kudaibergen, a young singer who handle 7 octaves and 3 semitones of vocal range (An alien)...He has been singing since he was 5 years (he is 28 now) and he can sing in more than 15 languages...But if you decide to react to Dimash for the first time, please don't do it with his most recent songs ... I recommend that you go to the year 2017 and react to the song that made him a global idol ... I mean the performance he did of the famous French song called "SOS D'un Terrien en Détresse", when he participated in the famous Chinese reality show The Singer in that year 2017 ... With that performance Dimash earned the reputation of being the best singer on the planet, so I recommend you start with that one...You have to be prepared because you are likely to receive a flood of views, comments and new subscribers....And I have to give you a warning: Never react to The World Best videos, because they deceived him and treated him very badly.!...I hope to see you first reaction soon and if you don't mind, I'd like you to mention me as the person who recommended reacting to Dimash....Here you have the best high quality video of Dimash performing S.O.S. Live 2017.....th-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/w-d-xo.html
Another example of Queen’s versatility. They could do (and did) any style of music. So glad you’re enjoying the music of my youth! You say Wow a lot when reacting to Queen! 😄
Probably won't see tis but regardless I'd like /love to see your take on Freddie Mercury & Opeta singer Montserrat Caballe "How Can I Go On...or "Barcelona " thanks and 🙏
This is my favorite . Check Ininnuendo from the same album. This will blew you away. And Who Wants to live forever was written by dr Brian May. Dr because this genius holds phd in Astrophysic
Who wants to live forever? The highlander of the movie by the same name did not want to live forever because his lover grew old and died and the Highlander was left a widow. To go on living with9ut his love. It’s hard to believe Brian wrote this and here we see him playing I think two different organs. But if he wrote it, he wrote the childrens choir parts and the orchestration too. Queens 4 members all had more than 1 number one hits. They all had bachelor degrees.in clouding John Deacon who had an electrical degree that on bohemian rhapsody and this song could have put the vocals and instruments into whatever amps, Leslie’s for keyboards when technology wasn’t there yet. Deacon wrote another one bites the dust which started with his weird bass notes and the other weird sounds I believe came from Brian’s red guitar that he and his father made when he was a young man and had no money to afford that guitar. That was so long ago that people warned him not to take it on tour but I believe it’s still apart of the band. Could this guitar be over 50 years old.
I love that track, from hearing it in Highlander for the first time - and at weekly ever since - I'd like to know what you make of this one - TBH - It still makes me cry! th-cam.com/video/oB4K0scMysc/w-d-xo.html
@@christinecarter7800 No worries Christine.I've heard this song many times before but it was the first time watching the music video for me. Have a good day!
I can listen to queen all day and never get tired of them
Same😢❤
I do everyday can t get enough !!
No other band gives me goosebumps like each of them😂
Me too, it's like a drug
Me too also
Ye... I totally agree nothing and nobody can replace freddie his voice is unmatched from another galaxy and brian is so talented his singing and playing the guitar so special all queen is outstanding ❤
This is musical perfection.
VERITAS
This song has it all. Freddie's ridiculous vocals, Brian on vocals, guitar and keyboard, Roger on drums, John on the stand up bass, a full orchestra and a boys choir. What else could you ask for? Amazing
timeless song
John actually doesn't play any instrument on this song. The upright bass was used only for video
I believe John did learn to play the upright double bass.
Written by Brian May for the Highlander movie soundtrack!! Beautiful gorgeous song … the live version is magical. I love the Budapest version! Other songs from the soundtrack are PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE, ONE YEAR OF LOVE, GIMME THE PRIZE,
A KIND OF MAGIC, DON’T LOSE YOUR HEAD ..
Don't forget that Princes Of The Universe was also the theme song for "Highlander The Series". The movies were good but I preferred the TV show. And I'm impressed most people don't even know about Don't Lose Your Head except Highlander fans and diehard Queen fans. Glad to see I'm not the only one!
Queen rarely used an orchestra. They depended solely on themselves. This was for the movie "Highlander", so they went all out. Awesome!
i believe they hired queen to do all the music for highlander
when Freddie comes on stage and start singing i have chills everytime.
If you haven't already, you really ought to compare this to the 'stripped down' live-version, Wembley or Budapest.
Budapest - expand the concert realm.
I will check it out!
Wembley is great, but to me there's something extra in the Budapest performance
I personally love the Budapest performance! There is that something extra special in that particular show.
No matter how mamy times i hear this song, my reaction is always the same as yours ❤
❤️😊
This is from the movie Highlander and it will break your heart watching the scene this plays through
Queen's talent is always overwhelming to me.
the opening chord might be the most beautiful thing in this song lol
Thank you for listening to it all through without interruption. This song really is a kind of magic, and one of the best things they have ever done. It is particularly poignant at the moment for me because my mum is in hospital and nearing the end of her life.
😔💔🥰
Brian May wrote this for the soundtrack of the movie "Highlander" and I believe the orchestration was by Michael Kamen who did the soundtrack. Queen recorded several other songs for the movie, most of which were included on their "A Kind of Magic" album, as well as a solo piano version played by Brian. I love this but there are some powerful live versions that I also love.
They wrote the whole soundtrack.
I loved Freddie. This song always puts me in mind of the first Highlander movie when his human wife passes of old age, this is the song played. It's very touching in the movie. I still miss Freddie.
As perfect as Freddie performs, it's Brian Mays guitar, which always gives me chills.
Queen was perfection and was easily the best, modern music can deliver.
🙏
LEGEND!
Fabulous Freddie Forever Loved. .
Thank you. ...xx
This was conducted by Brian May, wrote the song too. Just sensational. Love Freddie as always. Roger Daltry & John Deacon were also sensational. 💖💖💖💖💖
Michael Kamen: conductor/arranger.
Que cancio'n , mas Realista y sublime.Una voz, celestial Freddie , Tu'si Eres Inmortal.
Wow sweetheart what a fantastic 👌 song 🎵 love love it xxx take care stay safe 😘
Thank you ☺️🙏
❤Wow indeed.
I love this song and you are right it is just wow, but I also love the live in Budapest or Wembley 1986 x
Danke für Deine Reaktion auf das Video und den Song. Ich schätze es sehr, dass Du Dir zuerst alles anhörst und anschaust und nicht ständig unterbrichst, viele andere hier tun das.
Grüße aus Süddeutschland.
Vielen Dank, das freut mich! Liebe Grüße aus der Nähe von München ☺️👋
Thanks, John - Brian May song... I like how Brian starts, and then when Fred take over... I look forward to more of your reactions...
☺️🙏
This song brings me to tears. It takes me back to Heather's death every time.
Thank you John for a perfect reaction to this musical masterpiece 😊 I always get goosebumps when watching this video. Live versions of this song are also amazing. ♥️
❤️☺️🙏
Love this song Goosebumps Every time I hear it 💯💟👑❣️🌻🌞🐐🔥💓💋
Now that you've heard the original you must go to Marc Martel's version of this in his studio with just his piano. It's on his TH-cam channel. His voice sounds just like Freddy's. They actually used Marc's voice in the Bohemian Rhapsody movie. He has his own Queen tribute band and tours internationally. Another must watch is Marc's one-take Bohemian Rhapsody cover with just him and his piano. All Marc's covers are fantastic.
I will!!
Definitely watch Freddie do this one live in Budapest . His voice will blow your mind ❤️
I will check it out!
It really is one of the best, but falls under the radar because of such massive mainstream greats. Thank you Highlander for the inspiration.
Queen could not perform this song live on stage with only 4 (or 5, if Spike joined them on the piano) musicians as they recorded it in the studio version so they modified the presentation while still keeping the essence of the original.
As Freddie said, there are always different ways to present a song. Queen often reworked a song for a live version (try comparing the studio version of "Love Of My Life" th-cam.com/video/7hFeER3_ZRQ/w-d-xo.html and a live version th-cam.com/video/v3xwCkhmies/w-d-xo.html. Their live version of a song was often performed at a faster tempo with a longer instrumental section.
Queen, not your average 'rock' band.
The best voice on the world
wow.. is the right reaction
Brian May wrote this song for the film "Highlander".
Now we got: 1-2-3 techno. Personally I love baroque because it rocks. 🤘🤘🤘
That's one of my favorite songs of theirs and the video is very awesome too
Wow absolutely wow the great Queen love this it's a fabulous song 🎵 and a favourite off mine ❤ Freddie voice is outstanding a great 👍 performance from the great Queen loved it ❤ ♥ 🎤🎸👍thanks John absolutely fantastic much love and godless from UK 🇬🇧 barb ❤ ♥ 🙏 👍 ⭐⭐⭐🙏❤🙏
🙏☺️❤️ Absolutely!
Queen - GREAT music in every way. This production/ team work feeds a thirst for grand music I didn't know I had; sight, sound, thought/soul, vitality, more I'm sure, all in one performance. Your reaction - fabulous. Thanks.
Thank you very much!
The first time i heard this. Song was whilst watching Highlander, the film the song was written for and i cried and cried, i was only about 14 amd the combination of the scenes it covered, with the beauty of the song were just heartbreaking
Wow 🥰 loved it 😍 thanks liked already subscribed 😁 more queen reactions please 😍❤️ Freddie Mercury ❤️
🙏☺️❤️
Another Queen, Somebody To Love, live in Montreal 1981. Didn't find it in your playlist
one of the best
Always love your input…you might really like Liar at the Rainbow, it’s early Queen & it showcases the whole band.
☺️🙏 I will check it out!
Who wants to live forever live wembley is beautifully preformed thanks for the reaction
I will check it out ☺️👍
This song was specially made for the movie Highlander. I highly recommend it see the first one and then see the other ones that were made afterwards also they use Queen music for the television series Highlander. Just a suggestion.
This is such an outstanding song and I love this video. Thank you.
☺️
You must do live version. Wembley 1986
I will!
You NEED to hear it in context...watch Highlander 🙏 I heard it at Wembley in 86 when they first played it to the public. Watching the film it was written for though...it will bring you to tears
Con el sonido QUEEN espectacular
Freddy the best singer ever!!
Que maravilloso tema genial
Jeeez I hate how this song whimpers out...it's so damn moving...every.single.time.
these song blowing my mind away wow wow
Danke, dass du wieder ein Queen-Video gemacht hast 🥰. Obwohl ich Elvis natürlich auch großartig finde!
Tolles Video, toller Song - live noch emotionaler als in der Studioversion.
☺️🙏 sehr gerne!
I love it to bits
One is spellbound
Esta canción es de las más difíciles de cantar 👑
this is from the Highlander movies
John…just subscribed to your channel and noticed you don’t have any YES! Steve Howe is one of our most versatile, premier guitarist of the last 50+ years. Start with Roundabout on the Fragile album. Do ANY song from The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge and hear what prog rock sounded like in the early 70’s. You will be amazed!
😎👍
Waooo!!!....Congratulations my friend John!! ...I want invite you to give us your opinion, like musician, reacting to who is considered the best singer of the world...His name is Dimash Kudaibergen, a young singer who handle 7 octaves and 3 semitones of vocal range (An alien)...He has been singing since he was 5 years (he is 28 now) and he can sing in more than 15 languages...But if you decide to react to Dimash for the first time, please don't do it with his most recent songs ... I recommend that you go to the year 2017 and react to the song that made him a global idol ... I mean the performance he did of the famous French song called "SOS D'un Terrien en Détresse", when he participated in the famous Chinese reality show The Singer in that year 2017 ... With that performance Dimash earned the reputation of being the best singer on the planet, so I recommend you start with that one...You have to be prepared because you are likely to receive a flood of views, comments and new subscribers....And I have to give you a warning: Never react to The World Best videos, because they deceived him and treated him very badly.!...I hope to see you first reaction soon and if you don't mind, I'd like you to mention me as the person who recommended reacting to Dimash....Here you have the best high quality video of Dimash performing S.O.S. Live 2017.....th-cam.com/video/bDX3FhmyNac/w-d-xo.html
Another example of Queen’s versatility. They could do (and did) any style of music. So glad you’re enjoying the music of my youth! You say Wow a lot when reacting to Queen! 😄
Yes!!
Goodnight my bonnie heather
I love In my defense. Innuendo. Now I’m here. I want it a.l
You forgot to react. This song is so good tho I didn't notice until the end.
Probably won't see tis but regardless I'd like /love to see your take on Freddie Mercury & Opeta singer Montserrat Caballe "How Can I Go On...or "Barcelona " thanks and 🙏
Will check it out!
There can be only one.
Can you play 39 bye Queen live version please?
This is my favorite . Check Ininnuendo from the same album. This will blew you away. And Who Wants to live forever was written by dr Brian May. Dr because this genius holds phd in Astrophysic
Will check it out!
❤️👑✨🌠
Who wants to live forever? The highlander of the movie by the same name did not want to live forever because his lover grew old and died and the Highlander was left a widow. To go on living with9ut his love. It’s hard to believe Brian wrote this and here we see him playing I think two different organs. But if he wrote it, he wrote the childrens choir parts and the orchestration too. Queens 4 members all had more than 1 number one hits. They all had bachelor degrees.in clouding John Deacon who had an electrical degree that on bohemian rhapsody and this song could have put the vocals and instruments into whatever amps, Leslie’s for keyboards when technology wasn’t there yet. Deacon wrote another one bites the dust which started with his weird bass notes and the other weird sounds I believe came from Brian’s red guitar that he and his father made when he was a young man and had no money to afford that guitar. That was so long ago that people warned him not to take it on tour but I believe it’s still apart of the band. Could this guitar be over 50 years old.
Great comment.
I hate that the end of the video is missing - the last line is so important "Who waits forever anyway?"
I hadn't heard this version before. I feel such sadness hearing it.
Was everyone in Queen able sing?
I think so!
"Innuendo" please
try with 'cool cat' ;-)
Please react to dragon attack all 4 show there talent live 1981 Montreal ty so much
He had just found out he was going to die of AIDS when he sang this song
I love that track, from hearing it in Highlander for the first time - and at weekly ever since - I'd like to know what you make of this one - TBH - It still makes me cry! th-cam.com/video/oB4K0scMysc/w-d-xo.html
that was a sound track for Highlander the first movie
th-cam.com/video/TqFoiM0zxdY/w-d-xo.html
You should listen to Marc Martel sign that song...you'll be impressed
I will!
You've heard this before. Don't try to put it off as a first-time reaction.
When or where did I say that I haven't heard it before?
@@johngibsonmusic I don't mean to come off as rude, but your facial expressions kind of give it away. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry.
@@christinecarter7800 No worries Christine.I've heard this song many times before but it was the first time watching the music video for me. Have a good day!
@@johngibsonmusic thank you, you too
Live would have been better.;
Will check it out!