My old man ( RIP) said to me that it was the best live performance he had ever seen but couldn’t believe they didn’t play longer, like the next 2hours😂😂
Interviewer: 'what are the instruments you play' John Deacon: 'Bass' Brian May: 'Lead Guitar' Roger Taylor: 'Drums' Freddie Mercury: 'The Audience Darling'
i WAS THERE 1985 as a Army Medic who volunteered to help out.It was HOT like a furnace in that stadium Watching Freddie and Bowie from 100 meters away will stay in my memory until i go to my grave
It's hard to imagine anyone upstaging Bowie, but Freddie had that ability - and especially that day. He was ON. The way he electrified that tired, hot crowd was magical - but no less than really any of his performances. 💕
Stacey Payne it was it’s an experience I will never forget. No other act has held the crowd in their hands like they did, and think the crowd wasn’t there just to see queen either
@@M.Đ-z4u It's been 2 months since your comment and still no reply. What's wrong little buddy? This was one of the greatest performances in history and everyone knows it and you are trolling. Why? Are you bored? Does it make you feel good to leave what everybody knows is a bullshit comment? Seriously, you can pound sand. You can say whatever you want there mr. keyboard warrior but it will never change the fact that this was one of the greatest performances by (arguably) one of (if not THE) greatest vocalists of all time. Bye Bye now.
The thing that gets missed out in these reactions is that by the time Queen took the stage that crowd was tired. The atmosphere had started to go down because people had been there for hours. Freddie came on and reinvigorated a dying crowd. Pure showmanship. Spectacular performance.
Brock Mcg they came on at 6, and Jimmy is right. It was hot and they’d been there all day. Queen brought them to their feet and got them excited again!
Im from london. My father flew home from Spain that day inbound to London Luton airport. The Captain announced on the speaker they was flying over Wembley stadium for Live aid. Even at that height he can still recall seeing the stadium literally ‘shake and vibrate’ from the birds eye view 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
@@BLew657 Crazy little thing called love , Men on the prowl, Don, t try suicide, Rock it ( prime jive) , Need your loving tonight, ... this Tunes are Not rock and roll ? !!! Then what are they???
I was there, with my to be husband at the time. He asked me to marry him at the spot... we were married the following year, september 1986. Unfortunately my husband is dying from cancer -mesothelioma- and has weeks to live,... but we still share the memories. #loveofmylife
I'm so sorry to hear about yr husband you both shared something that many many people wished including myself wished we could have experienced. May you both be Blessed
Beachdudeca never thought of it that way! But yeah, cool isn’t even the word! Queen ruled the world that day with the greatest frontman/singer God ever created! RIP Freddie....You’re a LEGEND!❤️
The funny thing is, the only reason this concert is considered so great is because it was televised, I'm a Queen fan and trust me, this was Freddie Mercury every night he took the stage,
@@nicholasparmeshwar4531 Bullshit! Freddie wrote it in '78 I believe = look up the date - it was an Elvis tribute - Queen NEVER did covers - all original and all members wrote and sang - although the harmonies at the start of Bohemian Rhapsody are all Freddie's voice.
Nicholas Parmeshwar Lol no it wasn’t. Idk where you got that info from but it’s not correct. Freddie wrote this as a tribute to Elvis. The version on TH-cam where Elvis sings Crazy Little thing called love is an Elvis impersonator
Thank you Steph n Jay for letting me listen to the songs without interruption, plenty of time between songs. You have got it right and I have subscribed.
@@liverpoolcrown3199 (from google search) Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town in the British protectorate of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, East Africa (now part of Tanzania) on September 5, 1946.
Every reaction I have ever seen of Freddie and Queen people are smiling. That's exactly what Freddie wanted. He said whatever you do with my music don't make me boring. He is still blessing people to this day. Love you Freddie
Hi, I was 25 in 1985 and one of the 70,000 others in that stadium that sultry July day/evening . I went with 3 friends, we queued for hours to get tickets and we didn’t know at the time that we were part of music history which was unfolding right in front of us. It was a long day but Freddie’s performance was reportedly one of the best ever live. I had seen Queen before again in London but nothing prepared us for his performance it blew us away, I cried, laughed and sang all day. Precious memories. On a note being a young gay man in 85 I saw Freddy many many times in the clubs and pubs of London he was naughty but never rude. Fame didn’t ruin him at all. Your reaction was pure gold and thank goodness both of you had heard of Queen before you played the video, very refreshing.
They’re such pros that they nailed the 20 minutes set within 20 seconds, taking into account of tuning, every changes between songs, audience participation… They respected theirs fans, rehearsed, and gave the occasion the effort it deserved. Talent, professionalism, and passion!
I was never more proud of my 5 year Grandson when he saw this concert footage and said, "It's that Cool Guy!" I had tears in my eye's. :) Thank you Lord, I did something right in my life. :) The Lil' cat was groovin' the whole time.
BBC quote "It was one of the largest-scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time with an estimated 400 million viewers, across 60 countries"
It's truly remarkable that we get to witness this whenever we want. This was a moment in rock history most worthy of preservation. RIP Freddie. You're not forgotten!
I was 19 and was at the Philly Live Aid. It was a one day event. Freddy! Mic in one hand the world in the other. No lip sync, no in ear monitors, no backing tracks, just pure raw talent. There will never be another like him.
I absolutely love your reaction to the concert. This is exactly what music is meant to bring to people. We all lost Freddie too soon but he lives on in videos like this.
I was nineteen when Live Aid happened . I remember it well. This was not a Queen audience that is what is so amazing about this. He just knew how to hold an audience in the palm of hands. RIP Freddie
I was 43 in 1985, but now, at 77, I have been a diehard fan. -, and have seen just about every video and have seen this concert many times on youtube; it was fun to see your reactions!
You know that you've left your mark on this planet. When a sixty thousand crowd at a greenday concert sing the entire version of bohemian rhapsody before the band come on stage
Considering Queen hadn’t been advertised when tickets sold out, Freddie , had the crowd in his palm! What a fucking legend!! Thank you Freddie, Bri, Roger & John 🙏❤️
When Bob Geldoff did the first press conference announcing what bands were playing he definitely announced Queen even though they hadn’t agreed to do it, yet. Geldoff also announced other bands that hadn’t agreed, including touting a reunion of The Who.
Hey guy’s 1. Bohemian rap, 2. Radio Gaga. 3, hammer to fall. 4, crazy little thing called love 5, We will rock you. 6. We are the champions. I’ve loved this band all my life, listened to them for 45 years and the early Queen is so different to anything going, they did the first music video 10 years before MTV, God gave 4 boys talent & they ran full speed ahead and took over the world with that talent. Their concerts no auto tune or backing tracks just these 4 boys who with that talent became legends. Crazy little thing written by Fred in the bath 🛀. Thankyou for your reaction it’s so cool seeing the delightful joy Queen still bring. Light & love from Australia 🇦🇺
Arguably the greatest live performance in the history of rock and roll (due to the size of the audience worldwide and the significance of the event). Queen blew away a lot of legendary performers at this concert!
Robert Stevenson yes I watched ‘t live some people didn’t want to perform after him cause Fredi rehearsed-they rehearsed(he once told) they have been preparing for Live Aid -only few nights though but that’ was enough
Allegedly elton John burst into Queens dressing room and said that Freddie stole the show. Millions were watching all over the world. Freddie stole it all. Not even the Beatles at there height could even dream of this.
Fantastic show but remember The Beatles were known by virtually everyone in the World from China to India to The Polynesian Islands. That's never happened b4 or since ..lol
LOL.........We are both agreeing that both Bands are /were great but your logic, my friend is hilarious because firstly this wasn't a Queen crowd but a collection, as you know, of many major Artists then so Queen can't take the credit for the size of the worldwide audience though, undeniably, they gave the greatest performance by a Country Mile and Secondly, by your logic, every other Group on that bill were also equally great because they TOO attracted that crowd....:)
Fun fact: 1. Freddie was dealing with a throat infection during this. 2. David Bowie was next in the lineup and told Queen as they walked offstage, "How the f*ck am I supposed to follow that?!" 3. Freddie LOVED audience participation, hence the back and forth ad lib, so he would have LOVED you guys. 4. Brian May, the guitarist with the fro, is an astrophysicist studying space dust. Thank you guys for the experience. I felt like I was partying with you 😂 And yes, I subscribed.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII thank you for the correction. He finished his doctorate in 2007 and got his award the following year. Looks like he was tangentially involved in the New Horizons project as a consultant as it passed by a Kuiper Belt object around Dec 2018-Jan 2019, but I imagine it's difficult to keep your mind on space when you're touring at age 70-ish lol
I'd like to add a little to this. Queen had a huge chip on their shoulder coming into this as they were tired of hearing that they werent really a "cool rock band" so Freddy came out knowing he followed U2 but had not only Bowie but also The Who ANNNDDDD Elton John performing after whom was quoted as saying to Queen when they came off stage " You Bastards!, You stole the show!!!" ...This performance put Queen into another stratosphere
Freddie was that dude! Going all out, no holds barred, full throttle. Thank you so much for honoring his memory with this y'all. Made my day.😎👍 That put a smile on both of your faces.
The amazing thing is, is that the crowd were made up of fans of a whole range of groups and solo artists including Dire Straits, McCartney, U2, and Phil Collins. The concert was held for the starving people of Africa. Queen stole the show and the set is considered to be the best of all time. It makes it even more amazing that Freddy was ill that day and his doctor advised him to cancel Queen's appearance. Freddy chose to carry on and the rest is history. The two songs you asked about are - 'Hammer to Fall' & ' Radio Ga Ga'
1 Bohemian rhapsody 2 Radio GA GA 3 hammer to fall 4 crazy little thing called love 5 we will rock you 6 we are the champions All original songs no remakes At 9:48 there is a bonus song all in one full day
Steph, I knew you were a woman after my own heart the moment I saw you show up with a chardonnay in your hand. Hooray for a woman reactor! What a lovely tribute you gave to dear Freddie at ~27 minutes, and with you and Jay both bowing at the end. This is the best reaction by far to this amazing event. I love how you both were in sync with each other and the audience. I also didn't know the two songs, Radio Gaga and Hammer to Fall, the first time I watched it. It made this video extra special-- experiencing it like many of the crowd did, coming to this music festival and being surprised by, "Wow, those guys are good!" Thank you so much for the beautiful reaction. Love and peace.
I couldn’t get a ticket but watched the whole day on TV. When we went to pub that evening, all anyone said was “Did you see Queen”, they were awesome. I was lucky to see them in the 70’s when they were not really rated, even saw the Night at the Opera tour, even then, they were fantastic and had a solid following. Live Aid blew into them another orbit. How to put 72,000 in the crowd and about 2 billion around the world (about 25% of the global population) in the palm of your hand and do anything he told them, that is what he did that evening. Never be seen again will power like that. Pity David Bowie who had to follow that set!! My Daughter is 21 and a huge fan of Queen and The Boss (guess I did something right in her growing up) and been to see them a couple of times with Adam Lambert, he’s good but not Freddie. But he fully respects the Freddie legacy. The best showman of all time, the best lead singer and boy could he play an audience, RIP Freddie You should listen to Brighton Rock, if you didn’t know Hammer To Fall, then listen to this masterpiece. Never ever underestimate the ability of Brian May, Roger Taylor and the great John Deacon on guitar who also wrote a number of Queen hits. Watch the Live Magic gig at Wembley, my daughter grew up with that soundtrack and even as a kid, it’s all her friends would be allowed to play in her room! Always remember, No Synths!
I was there , it was a electric experience Queen definitely stole the show , it was a very long hot day , i slept outside in a doorway overnight to buy the tickets to go , when i say slept in truth we didn't do much sleeping there was a lot of people also there like my self that just couldn't miss out on such an event , and it was well worth it , i still feel the emotion when i watch these reaction videos
An amazing reaction! Live Aid was a year before I was born but Queen’s performance is legendary! The thing I love is how they timed their performance to perfection. There’s a line of lights at the front of the stage showing how long their set is, and it goes red the very second they raise their hands at the end of We Are The Champions! Such pro’s!!
Okay, that was hands down the best music reaction video EVER! Watched the entire show live on MTV when MTV actually played music, all four of their videojockeys were in Philadelphia, making inane comments throughout. I've got ten hours on videotape I recorded from the tv. Freddie Mercury and Queen were unbelievable, many concert experts say this was the best live performance in rock history. Love you guys, first time I've ever visited. I'm 70. I was half my present age back in '85.
I was 15 years old..... It was the most amazing thing I'd seen on TV.... I thought this will help to change us....bring the world together..... a wonderful time of change...
Crazy little thing written by Queen. Freddie loved Elvis so he’s channeling his inner Elvis....this is blues 101 back beat bass....and great in it’s simplicity, except it’s Freddie so...the crowd gets in every song. ❤️😎🔥🤘the joy on your faces is why I’m here. Please do more live music, Rock from this era is full of talented musicians and vocalists at a time when everyone toured. Live Aid alone is a walk thru music history for sure.
And Queen or Freddie had a pure voice, no auto tune and no need as his voice is the instrument. I watched the whole video with you guys and he impressed me. I will follow your new ones. Keep on keeping on!
I remember sitting outside Freddie house in London on the day he died. I cried so much for several weeks. Sadly, I was to young to attend Live Aid. I was 9.
Freddie would have been 73 on September 5th. I miss him still, there will never be another! What a fabulous band of brothers they were, John, Roger, Brian and Freddie...this was QUEEN!
Lady Gaga got her name from a friend of hers that was talking about the song Radio. There will never never be another Freddie Mercury! Most prolific song master of Arena Rock! Miss his music!
Bohemian Rhapsody” (Partial) “Radio Ga Ga” Vocal improvisation. “Hammer to Fall” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” “We Will Rock You” (first verse and chorus only) “We Are the Champions”
I straight up LOVE U GUYS, y'all are great! The fact that GREAT music can bring people together no matter the genre of music, the greats stand up forever, & is timeless!!
Now, THIS is brilliant. It's 2019 & you've got two black folks, in Trump's socially divided America, one chugging a beer & one with a large glass of wine, watching a concert in the UK from 1985, starring a gay white bloke & loving every second of it. Diversity at it's finest hour. This is what music does folks, it brings people together. LOVE this you guys...!!! Is this the real life.............. Edit......This is the best 'reaction' clip I've ever seen on here.....Awesome.
Ivor Scrotumic ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT AND ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT! Music crosses all genres and races and can bring people together! Thanks Freddie! You’re a LEGEND! RIP sweet soul❤️
One of the best reactions to this video. Totally getting into the 'occasion', and Steph definitely loves the strutting Peacock that is Freddie Mercury. Peace
Hey you guys, thanks for featuring this, your reactions to seeing this sent shivers through my spine, much as this performance did on the day back in ‘85 when I was 13! Bless you guys!!
Oh guys, i love your joy in this reaction 🔥 I love Freddie Mercury and Queen since i was a little girl, now i'm 40 and I'm here on TH-cam listening to Queen w my Cats 🐈🤍👑✨
There are very rare moments in human history when something special happens and time seems to stand still. Hate, war, racism, political agenda's, social standings, and personal strife is forgotten. This is one of those moments that we are lucky to have on film and for those in attendance were lucky to see it happen with their own eyes and hear it with their own ears. There are no words to describe this perfect storm of cacophony of sound and music. It rocked the foundations of the Earth and shook the very firmament of the heavens. It still echoes across the winds of humanity if you only take the time to listen.
According to an interview with Geldoff, donations were dropping off and they were about to meet with the producers to make some huge plea to the world audience but they didn't need to once Queen started playing. Some say they saved the day.
@Scorpio Way I agree, the only other news from that day that seemed to make any noise was 1) Elton teaming up with George Michael singing Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me and 2) Phil Collins performing in both England and Philly.
I’m a huge fan of darling Freddie and the guys (Queen) but I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys watching this remarkable historical performance from the guys. We all miss him so much, I have seen Adam Lambert with Brian and Roger and I must say I was really impressed and thoroughly enjoyed the show. RIP Freddie you were one unique individual ❤️❤️
It's Friday night, I did 4 hour shift at the food bank until 8:30 tonight and rewarded myself with a 6 pack of Guinness Stout to sip on. 🍻Cheers from Winnipeg, Canada🇨🇦! I was 15 in 1985 and living in Vancouver, Canada when this concert was happening, if time travel were possible this is one of the Top 10 shows I'd want to go back and see live.
What people fail to realize is not all of the crowd that day were Queen fans many had come to see their own fav band, but they all knew greatness and Freddie had them eating out of the palm of his hand like no other could, I saw them the year after this and it is still as fresh in my mind today as it was then.....for me they are up there with The Beatles and The Stones
I was 32 back then. Lord 35 years ago ! A concert of over 70,000 people and not a cell phone to be seen anywhere in the stadium. This is how we took part, in the moment A 16 hour concert, and Queen’s 20 minute segment has gone down in rock history as raising over $1mil
"Stand Your ass up, unless You are too drunk then sit down." . In 1985 I was 14. My God, it seems so long ago but timeless at the same time. I LOVE your reaction. This is the BEST reaction to a Concert I have ever seen. You brought out the inner Teen in You and Me. Now i don't feel so silly with my reactions. The Testicles and Balls comment got me. You two would be a riot to accompany to a concert. Thank you for sharing this. Merry Christmas and Congratulations on a new Subscriber.
I was 15, at home watching this on TV. I was hanging with friends, R .I P . Freddie, love, and miss you❤😇, I have some of these songs on vinyl record, lol. The good old days. No one will ever be like Freddie, one of kind, unique .we need more like him. I have always had a crush on Freddie, since I was little. He had that charisma, ❤❤🎶🎵🥁🎤
I just turned 17 on the 8 of July just before this . I remember it like yesterday. We watch it on tv . Queen was the best band that played that day they had everyone there and on tv in the palm of their hands . There will never be another Freddy or Queen that will be like these . Forever loved by everyone. RIP Freddy you will be missed deeply
1985. I was 15. I saw Live Aid on MTV it was a whole day concert. I saw Queen come on and Perform and I knew they stold the show. No one expected it but they did. Even me I was like hey I like those songs.
YOU WILL LOVE: "One Vision." It was written as a dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King. The live version at Wembly 1986 is wonderful but you may want to watch the studio version to catch all the words more easily. (The last line is just Freddie being Freddie. The man had a great sense of humor).
The saying was that for 21 minutes England was ruled by another Queen. Freddie held a mike in one hand and the world in the other.
Love this analogy. ❤️
Truuueee as!
My old man ( RIP) said to me that it was the best live performance he had ever seen but couldn’t believe they didn’t play longer, like the next 2hours😂😂
Yes and they really were🥰❤
Hammer to fall it’s called
Interviewer: 'what are the instruments you play'
John Deacon: 'Bass'
Brian May: 'Lead Guitar'
Roger Taylor: 'Drums'
Freddie Mercury: 'The Audience Darling'
Best comment ever!!!!!
Haha love it ♥️
it was voted the greatest live performance ever by a band
no- by all musicans and critics... that is something different...
Patrick Lane I like to think of it as,., The Day the whole of rock n roll opened for Queen..
i like that thought !!!
This one brought the house down!
Live at Wembley was better
Freddie wrote, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" on the guitar in "5 to 10 minutes." It gave you Elvis vibes because he wrote it as a tribute to Elvis.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yes
It was also the #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 1980.
i WAS THERE 1985 as a Army Medic who volunteered to help out.It was HOT like a furnace in that stadium Watching Freddie and Bowie from 100 meters away will stay in my memory until i go to my grave
phil haslem You lucky ducklin’! I bet it was something to witness for sure!
It's hard to imagine anyone upstaging Bowie, but Freddie had that ability - and especially that day. He was ON. The way he electrified that tired, hot crowd was magical - but no less than really any of his performances. 💕
Yes keep it in your heart ❤️
I was in the stadium that day when Freddie started singing the crowd just new we were in for something special
Matthew Howard I saw it televised. I am so jealous!
Matthew Howard . Was there too.. Know exactly what you mean!
Omg!!! How amazing it must of been!!!
Stacey Payne it was it’s an experience I will never forget. No other act has held the crowd in their hands like they did, and think the crowd wasn’t there just to see queen either
oh wow! you are one lucky person!! im 13 and have been a fan for years, i wish i was alive to go
The greatest 20 mins in music history.
*greatest 20 minutes in history
Alan Rennox Totally agree
its not by far
@@M.Đ-z4u educate us
@@M.Đ-z4u It's been 2 months since your comment and still no reply. What's wrong little buddy? This was one of the greatest performances in history and everyone knows it and you are trolling. Why? Are you bored? Does it make you feel good to leave what everybody knows is a bullshit comment? Seriously, you can pound sand. You can say whatever you want there mr. keyboard warrior but it will never change the fact that this was one of the greatest performances by (arguably) one of (if not THE) greatest vocalists of all time. Bye Bye now.
The thing that gets missed out in these reactions is that by the time Queen took the stage that crowd was tired. The atmosphere had started to go down because people had been there for hours. Freddie came on and reinvigorated a dying crowd. Pure showmanship. Spectacular performance.
Brock Mcg they came on at 6, and Jimmy is right. It was hot and they’d been there all day. Queen brought them to their feet and got them excited again!
Jimmy O'Connor hadn't thought of that, but you are 100% right!
@Brock Mcg they came on at 6.41pm, the concert started at 12 noon, the crowd was starting to get tired Queen brought them back
@@avasanbas1966 correct. We can see the clock at 7 something pm midway to the performance.
Pure Genius and perfection ❤
Im from london. My father flew home from Spain that day inbound to London Luton airport. The Captain announced on the speaker they was flying over Wembley stadium for Live aid. Even at that height he can still recall seeing the stadium literally ‘shake and vibrate’ from the birds eye view 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
no smoke, no fire. no crazy lights . just good loud rock n roll
No in-ear monitors, no autotune, no backing tracks. Brilliant
No mobile phones
Queen were never a Rock and Roll band. Funk rock, Pop rock, Art pop or rock. Many other genres but never Rock n roll
@@BLew657 Crazy little thing called love , Men on the prowl, Don, t try suicide, Rock it ( prime jive) , Need your loving tonight, ... this Tunes are Not rock and roll ? !!! Then what are they???
@@miguelrubiorincon3904 Not rock and roll thats for sure 🤣🤣
I was there, with my to be husband at the time. He asked me to marry him at the spot... we were married the following year, september 1986. Unfortunately my husband is dying from cancer -mesothelioma- and has weeks to live,... but we still share the memories. #loveofmylife
im so sorry, may God be with you both, love ❤️
So sorry about your husband. Prayers for you.
I'm so sorry to hear about yr husband you both shared something that many many people wished including myself wished we could have experienced. May you both be Blessed
So sorry.
That just makes the song love of my life even more significant, hope you are well 🙏
3 billion people were in the palm of his hands that day, I was in JFK stadium and we were AWESTRUCK
David Jones , its cool to have 1/2 the Planet Clapping At The Same Time :)
Beachdudeca never thought of it that way! But yeah, cool isn’t even the word! Queen ruled the world that day with the greatest frontman/singer God ever created! RIP Freddie....You’re a LEGEND!❤️
Not just one of the greatest moments in music history, but one of the most iconic moments is pop culture!
The funny thing is, the only reason this concert is considered so great is because it was televised, I'm a Queen fan and trust me, this was Freddie Mercury every night he took the stage,
I'm 21 years old and i'm so sad i missed this i love queen.
Freddie wrote crazy little thing called love in honor of Elvis, thats why it sounds like a Elvis song.
I bet Elvis and Freddie are hanging out in a special room for legendary people in heaven,
It was actually Elvis’s song. Freddie just paid homage because he was a huge fan
@@nicholasparmeshwar4531
Nope.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Little_Thing_Called_Love
@@nicholasparmeshwar4531 Bullshit! Freddie wrote it in '78 I believe = look up the date - it was an Elvis tribute - Queen NEVER did covers - all original and all members wrote and sang - although the harmonies at the start of Bohemian Rhapsody are all Freddie's voice.
Nicholas Parmeshwar Lol no it wasn’t. Idk where you got that info from but it’s not correct. Freddie wrote this as a tribute to Elvis. The version on TH-cam where Elvis sings Crazy Little thing called love is an Elvis impersonator
Considered by many the best live performance of all time. Queen blew away every other act.
Thank you Steph n Jay for letting me listen to the songs without interruption, plenty of time between songs. You have got it right and I have subscribed.
There was a great comment laid in tribute to Freddy after his passing. It said: "America may have had the King of Rock & Roll, but we had the Queen."
You all had the best part of it. RIP Freddie. 24 November 1991-The day the Rhapsody died.
where was he from,it was not britain
@@liverpoolcrown3199 (from google search) Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town in the British protectorate of the Sultanate of Zanzibar, East Africa (now part of Tanzania) on September 5, 1946.
@@liverpoolcrown3199 and you ask this because ?????
@@christi8491 it didn't die it went immortal
Every reaction I have ever seen of Freddie and Queen people are smiling. That's exactly what Freddie wanted. He said whatever you do with my music don't make me boring. He is still blessing people to this day. Love you Freddie
R.I.P. Freddie we still love you!!! 74,000 people. Rock onnnnnn
Hi, I was 25 in 1985 and one of the 70,000 others in that stadium that sultry July day/evening . I went with 3 friends, we queued for hours to get tickets and we didn’t know at the time that we were part of music history which was unfolding right in front of us. It was a long day but Freddie’s performance was reportedly one of the best ever live. I had seen Queen before again in London but nothing prepared us for his performance it blew us away, I cried, laughed and sang all day. Precious memories. On a note being a young gay man in 85 I saw Freddy many many times in the clubs and pubs of London he was naughty but never rude. Fame didn’t ruin him at all. Your reaction was pure gold and thank goodness both of you had heard of Queen before you played the video, very refreshing.
I was there as well. What an epic concert we were lucky to witness. !!
@@lg1799 how were Queen?
They’re such pros that they nailed the 20 minutes set within 20 seconds, taking into account of tuning, every changes between songs, audience participation…
They respected theirs fans, rehearsed, and gave the occasion the effort it deserved.
Talent, professionalism, and passion!
I love watching real fans of Freddie getting into his music. You can see it in Steph's eyes that she loves the music
It’s wonderful to see how she just loved Freddie. We loved him too and miss him so much. Such a wonderful person
I was there...Queen stole the show.
Oh how I envy you! I love Queen!
Lucky you! Freddie is a legend.
Yes they did. Showed up Led Zeppelin,The Who
If you were there you are a lucky person
So lucky
I was never more proud of my 5 year Grandson when he saw this concert footage and said, "It's that Cool Guy!" I had tears in my eye's. :) Thank you Lord, I did something right in my life. :) The Lil' cat was groovin' the whole time.
Freddie Mercury had 3 Billion people in the palm of his hand that day.
Inti Cheveyo seriously, you ruined the sentiment. Get your head our of your ass and appreciate this moment in music history. Snowflake!
Oh ya it was broadcasted on tv.. I forgot
BBC quote "It was one of the largest-scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time with an estimated 400 million viewers, across 60 countries"
3 billion? are you demented?
stop spreading unrealistic figures
@@RoverWaters it was actually 1.2 billion
Insane charisma,animal magnetism who he oozed even he was off stage +warm,sweet,generous,adorable personality with golden heart that was our Freddie ♥
Freddie was the greatest showman of all. He knew how to get everyone involved. May he rest in peace. Never be another
"A funny microphone in one hand and the world in the other." -I forgot who said this, but it's hella accurate
@Randy Rodes MJ and Bill Cosby... 2 artists I used to love and won't listen to anymore.
It's truly remarkable that we get to witness this whenever we want. This was a moment in rock history most worthy of preservation. RIP Freddie. You're not forgotten!
Never will be,
I was 19 and was at the Philly Live Aid. It was a one day event. Freddy! Mic in one hand the world in the other. No lip sync, no in ear monitors, no backing tracks, just pure raw talent. There will never be another like him.
Seeing 82,000 sing the same song gives me goosebumps! What a performance! You two are lovely!
I absolutely love your reaction to the concert. This is exactly what music is meant to bring to people. We all lost Freddie too soon but he lives on in videos like this.
I was nineteen when Live Aid happened . I remember it well. This was not a Queen audience that is what is so amazing about this. He just knew how to hold an audience in the palm of hands. RIP Freddie
Freddy = 100% crowd controller
I was 43 in 1985, but now, at 77, I have been a diehard fan. -, and have seen just about every video and have seen this concert many times on youtube; it was fun to see your reactions!
You know that you've left your mark on this planet. When a sixty thousand crowd at a greenday concert sing the entire version of bohemian rhapsody before the band come on stage
Considering Queen hadn’t been advertised when tickets sold out, Freddie , had the crowd in his palm!
What a fucking legend!!
Thank you Freddie, Bri, Roger & John 🙏❤️
He had almost 2 billion people on their TV sets in his palm. He’s best frontman and singer ever. Any genre. Legend doesn’t even describe it.
Brian May is my hero! Talented musician AND astrophysicist????
Absolutely. Great comment. 1 of the best to ever do it. RIP Freddie.
When Bob Geldoff did the first press conference announcing what bands were playing he definitely announced Queen even though they hadn’t agreed to do it, yet. Geldoff also announced other bands that hadn’t agreed, including touting a reunion of The Who.
Hey guy’s 1. Bohemian rap, 2. Radio Gaga. 3, hammer to fall. 4, crazy little thing called love 5, We will rock you. 6. We are the champions. I’ve loved this band all my life, listened to them for 45 years and the early Queen is so different to anything going, they did the first music video 10 years before MTV, God gave 4 boys talent & they ran full speed ahead and took over the world with that talent. Their concerts no auto tune or backing tracks just these 4 boys who with that talent became legends. Crazy little thing written by Fred in the bath 🛀. Thankyou for your reaction it’s so cool seeing the delightful joy Queen still bring. Light & love from Australia 🇦🇺
Arguably the greatest live performance in the history of rock and roll (due to the size of the audience worldwide and the significance of the event). Queen blew away a lot of legendary performers at this concert!
Robert Stevenson yes I watched ‘t live some people didn’t want to perform after him cause Fredi rehearsed-they rehearsed(he once told) they have been preparing for Live Aid -only few nights though but that’ was enough
Bullshit Led Zeppelin were still are the greatest live band eva
@@davidfreeme7989 But they sucked that day. Even Page admitted that.
@@davidfreeme7989 floyd
Greatest performance broadcast live on national tv, I will give you. But I've seen many performances that were better. Prince, MJ to name two.
Allegedly elton John burst into Queens dressing room and said that Freddie stole the show. Millions were watching all over the world. Freddie stole it all. Not even the Beatles at there height could even dream of this.
Fantastic show but remember The Beatles were known by virtually everyone in the World from China to India to The Polynesian Islands.
That's never happened b4 or since ..lol
@@Isleofskye this was watched by almost 1 Billion. As great as the Beatle's are, they aren't this Great.
LOL.........We are both agreeing that both Bands are /were great but your logic, my friend is hilarious because firstly this wasn't a Queen crowd but a collection, as you know, of many major Artists then so Queen can't take the credit for the size of the worldwide audience though, undeniably, they gave the greatest performance by a Country Mile and Secondly, by your logic, every other Group on that bill were also equally great because they TOO attracted that crowd....:)
@Charlie Chaman come again?
That directed at me or sky?
Fun fact: 1. Freddie was dealing with a throat infection during this.
2. David Bowie was next in the lineup and told Queen as they walked offstage, "How the f*ck am I supposed to follow that?!"
3. Freddie LOVED audience participation, hence the back and forth ad lib, so he would have LOVED you guys.
4. Brian May, the guitarist with the fro, is an astrophysicist studying space dust.
Thank you guys for the experience. I felt like I was partying with you 😂
And yes, I subscribed.
I laughed so bad when red Mr. 2 about David Bowie haha
He isn't studying it currently. That was indeed the subject of his doctoral thesis, but he has long been a PhD.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII thank you for the correction. He finished his doctorate in 2007 and got his award the following year. Looks like he was tangentially involved in the New Horizons project as a consultant as it passed by a Kuiper Belt object around Dec 2018-Jan 2019, but I imagine it's difficult to keep your mind on space when you're touring at age 70-ish lol
I'd like to add a little to this. Queen had a huge chip on their shoulder coming into this as they were tired of hearing that they werent really a "cool rock band" so Freddy came out knowing he followed U2 but had not only Bowie but also The Who ANNNDDDD Elton John performing after whom was quoted as saying to Queen when they came off stage " You Bastards!, You stole the show!!!" ...This performance put Queen into another stratosphere
Poor Bowie :) Not really....
your wife (Steph) knowing almost all the songs is beyond awesome, her reactions to hearing them live are perfect.
Steph . . . Your smile is pure joy. You’re a lucky man, Jay.
Freddie knew how to control an audience and made you love him blessed we were with Freddie mercury
Freddie was that dude! Going all out, no holds barred, full throttle. Thank you so much for honoring his memory with this y'all. Made my day.😎👍 That put a smile on both of your faces.
The amazing thing is, is that the crowd were made up of fans of a whole range of groups and solo artists including Dire Straits, McCartney, U2, and Phil Collins. The concert was held for the starving people of Africa. Queen stole the show and the set is considered to be the best of all time. It makes it even more amazing that Freddy was ill that day and his doctor advised him to cancel Queen's appearance. Freddy chose to carry on and the rest is history.
The two songs you asked about are - 'Hammer to Fall' & ' Radio Ga Ga'
Interviewer: What instrument do you play?
Freddie: The audience, darling!
When you can get a stadium of over 70.000 people sing and clap along then you know your doing it right.
A stadium where some wouldn’t even be the biggest queen fans either
He had everyone.
What a performance from all four though.
+tv and the other stadium
I lived 2 miles away from Wembley and we opened the French doors and we listened to it that way and it was LOUD.
They said 90 000 people
I would s... myself to sing in front of so many people🙈
I Cried like a baby when I saw your reaction to this. Freddy is Life Xxx
"Afro-man" is Brian May, one of best guitarists of all time and Phd Astrophysicist.
And he still has his Afro, though signicantly whiter now.
Greatest rock guitarist as recently voted by his peers. Oh and phd
1 Bohemian rhapsody
2 Radio GA GA
3 hammer to fall
4 crazy little thing called love
5 we will rock you
6 we are the champions
All original songs no remakes
At 9:48 there is a bonus song all in one full day
Phil White the last Song at 20:48 was called“Is this the world we created”
Finaly some guys who know what real music is. Greeting from Romania.
Si eu
Steph, I knew you were a woman after my own heart the moment I saw you show up with a chardonnay in your hand. Hooray for a woman reactor! What a lovely tribute you gave to dear Freddie at ~27 minutes, and with you and Jay both bowing at the end. This is the best reaction by far to this amazing event. I love how you both were in sync with each other and the audience. I also didn't know the two songs, Radio Gaga and Hammer to Fall, the first time I watched it. It made this video extra special-- experiencing it like many of the crowd did, coming to this music festival and being surprised by, "Wow, those guys are good!" Thank you so much for the beautiful reaction. Love and peace.
I couldn’t get a ticket but watched the whole day on TV. When we went to pub that evening, all anyone said was “Did you see Queen”, they were awesome.
I was lucky to see them in the 70’s when they were not really rated, even saw the Night at the Opera tour, even then, they were fantastic and had a solid following.
Live Aid blew into them another orbit. How to put 72,000 in the crowd and about 2 billion around the world (about 25% of the global population) in the palm of your hand and do anything he told them, that is what he did that evening. Never be seen again will power like that.
Pity David Bowie who had to follow that set!!
My Daughter is 21 and a huge fan of Queen and The Boss (guess I did something right in her growing up) and been to see them a couple of times with Adam Lambert, he’s good but not Freddie. But he fully respects the Freddie legacy.
The best showman of all time, the best lead singer and boy could he play an audience, RIP Freddie
You should listen to Brighton Rock, if you didn’t know Hammer To Fall, then listen to this masterpiece.
Never ever underestimate the ability of Brian May, Roger Taylor and the great John Deacon on guitar who also wrote a number of Queen hits.
Watch the Live Magic gig at Wembley, my daughter grew up with that soundtrack and even as a kid, it’s all her friends would be allowed to play in her room!
Always remember, No Synths!
"Crazy little thing called love" was written by Freddie while sitting in a bathtub listening to Elvis.
In Switzerland.
While on tour.
It took him 10 minutes and only has five chords cause he only knew how to play 5 on the guitar.
Freddie was about to cure cancer in that tub but the water started to get cold so he got out and lost the train of thought.
Yes
I was there , it was a electric experience Queen definitely stole the show , it was a very long hot day , i slept outside in a doorway overnight to buy the tickets to go , when i say slept in truth we didn't do much sleeping there was a lot of people also there like my self that just couldn't miss out on such an event , and it was well worth it , i still feel the emotion when i watch these reaction videos
Hello from Cody Wyoming! I found your channel a few weeks ago and I must say you guys are awesome! Love your reactions, and your energy keep it up!!🤠
An amazing reaction! Live Aid was a year before I was born but Queen’s performance is legendary!
The thing I love is how they timed their performance to perfection. There’s a line of lights at the front of the stage showing how long their set is, and it goes red the very second they raise their hands at the end of We Are The Champions! Such pro’s!!
The Smile on Steph's face is priceless.
Steph you get it girl! I mean you feel it in your soul and you really get it! Thanks for sharing that. It's a beautiful thing
Steph showed that she truly loved Freddie and not just saying it to get subscribers. I felt it and I got emotional too.
Okay, that was hands down the best music reaction video EVER! Watched the entire show live on MTV when MTV actually played music, all four of their videojockeys were in Philadelphia, making inane comments throughout. I've got ten hours on videotape I recorded from the tv. Freddie Mercury and Queen were unbelievable, many concert experts say this was the best live performance in rock history. Love you guys, first time I've ever visited. I'm 70. I was half my present age back in '85.
Did you see how the crowd in Philadelphia reacted to Queen? I would love to see a video of that reaction.
I was 15 years old..... It was the most amazing thing I'd seen on TV.... I thought this will help to change us....bring the world together..... a wonderful time of change...
This was a week before my 10th birthday. I remember watching it on MTV. The entire Live Aid is something I will never forget.
I was 15 also :D
I thought it did too...im class of 84 and we all thought our generation put an end to racism and gay prejudice.... What TF happened?
Crazy little thing written by Queen. Freddie loved Elvis so he’s channeling his inner Elvis....this is blues 101 back beat bass....and great in it’s simplicity, except it’s Freddie so...the crowd gets in every song. ❤️😎🔥🤘the joy on your faces is why I’m here. Please do more live music, Rock from this era is full of talented musicians and vocalists at a time when everyone toured. Live Aid alone is a walk thru music history for sure.
And Queen or Freddie had a pure voice, no auto tune and no need as his voice is the instrument. I watched the whole video with you guys and he impressed me. I will follow your new ones. Keep on keeping on!
I remember sitting outside Freddie house in London on the day he died. I cried so much for several weeks. Sadly, I was to young to attend Live Aid. I was 9.
I just love how they look drunk,happy and how they like Queen.
Cheers people.
Freddie would have been 73 on September 5th. I miss him still, there will never be another! What a fabulous band of brothers they were, John, Roger, Brian and Freddie...this was QUEEN!
“Hammer to Fall” was written solely by Queen’s guitarist Brian May. Radio Gaga - was the second song. This was the best group ever in history :D
Lady Gaga got her name from a friend of hers that was talking about the song Radio. There will never never be another Freddie Mercury! Most prolific song master of Arena Rock! Miss his music!
You guys were so much fun to watch! Btw- that was “Hammer to Fall”
I love when you say 'do that shit Freddie' as you know it was his style and the only one who could do that... Love it
Watched this so many times and it never gets old.
Freddie had his own look, and it usually was the opposite of everyone else.
Freddie Mercury wrote Crazy little thing called love as a tribute to Elvis. He wrote it in less than 10 minutes. Legend
Bohemian Rhapsody” (Partial)
“Radio Ga Ga”
Vocal improvisation.
“Hammer to Fall”
“Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
“We Will Rock You” (first verse and chorus only)
“We Are the Champions”
wrong!!! The song is "Hammer to Fall"
@@judithmiteen6186 thats what he said
@@daz1200 Might have edited it after being corrected.
@@MrGreensweightHist true
I havent changed anything from the beginning and yes, the songs name is Hammer to fall.
I straight up LOVE U GUYS, y'all are great! The fact that GREAT music can bring people together no matter the genre of music, the greats stand up forever, & is timeless!!
Now, THIS is brilliant.
It's 2019 & you've got two black folks, in Trump's socially divided America, one chugging a beer & one with a large glass of wine, watching a concert in the UK from 1985, starring a gay white bloke & loving every second of it. Diversity at it's finest hour.
This is what music does folks, it brings people together.
LOVE this you guys...!!!
Is this the real life..............
Edit......This is the best 'reaction' clip I've ever seen on here.....Awesome.
Ivor Scrotumic 🤗
Ivor Scrotumic ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT AND ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT! Music crosses all genres and races and can bring people together! Thanks Freddie! You’re a LEGEND! RIP sweet soul❤️
Freddie was not white. He was born in the middle east. Look at his parents.
@Javier Ambrosio his parents were Indian with ethnically middle eastern origin (parsi).
He was born in Africa (zanzibar) but raised in the UK
Humans spend so much time divided. This music unites. It brings out the best in us.
One of the best reactions to this video. Totally getting into the 'occasion', and Steph definitely loves the strutting Peacock that is Freddie Mercury. Peace
Hey you guys, thanks for featuring this, your reactions to seeing this sent shivers through my spine, much as this performance did on the day back in ‘85 when I was 13! Bless you guys!!
I love jay's face expression.... genuine surprise and enjoyment
I cried all the way through.
We have our kings of Rock Freddie was the queen of rock and we all know that the queen has all the power in the house rip Freddie
Oh guys, i love your joy in this reaction 🔥 I love Freddie Mercury and Queen since i was a little girl, now i'm 40 and I'm here on TH-cam listening to Queen w my Cats 🐈🤍👑✨
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love" is a Queen original designed to sound like it should have been an Elvis song.
Freddie wrote it in 10 minutes whilst in the bath 2 years after Elvis died. It was dedicated to Elvis. Freddie is the greatest of all time.
There are very rare moments in human history when something special happens and time seems to stand still. Hate, war, racism, political agenda's, social standings, and personal strife is forgotten. This is one of those moments that we are lucky to have on film and for those in attendance were lucky to see it happen with their own eyes and hear it with their own ears. There are no words to describe this perfect storm of cacophony of sound and music. It rocked the foundations of the Earth and shook the very firmament of the heavens. It still echoes across the winds of humanity if you only take the time to listen.
According to an interview with Geldoff, donations were dropping off and they were about to meet with the producers to make some huge plea to the world audience but they didn't need to once Queen started playing. Some say they saved the day.
No, they saved the world that day.
yes they say that Queen opened up the fone and they just kept ringing. They save the day Freddy Mercury and Queen saved the day
@Scorpio Way I agree, the only other news from that day that seemed to make any noise was 1) Elton teaming up with George Michael singing Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me and 2) Phil Collins performing in both England and Philly.
Queen truly saved the day,that day!!!
He really did❤
Thank you for helping to make Freddy Mercury immortal! So glad new generations are discovering Queen. Love you two!
I’m a huge fan of darling Freddie and the guys (Queen) but I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you guys watching this remarkable historical performance from the guys. We all miss him so much, I have seen Adam Lambert with Brian and Roger and I must say I was really impressed and thoroughly enjoyed the show. RIP Freddie you were one unique individual ❤️❤️
Out of all the Reaction Videos
I have enjoyed you two most of all
❤❤I love your beautiful smile.And thank you for loving Freddie.
It's Friday night, I did 4 hour shift at the food bank until 8:30 tonight and rewarded myself with a 6 pack of Guinness Stout to sip on. 🍻Cheers from Winnipeg, Canada🇨🇦!
I was 15 in 1985 and living in Vancouver, Canada when this concert was happening, if time travel were possible this is one of the Top 10 shows I'd want to go back and see live.
Love Queen. Good drink is lemoncello an sprite its a lemon liqueur
Steph mimed along like any true Freddy fan would. *raises a drink to the lady*
Merry Christmas, Sippingtons.
One of the few people in this world who could use there audience as a effing instrument
What people fail to realize is not all of the crowd that day were Queen fans many had come to see their own fav band, but they all knew greatness and Freddie had them eating out of the palm of his hand like no other could, I saw them the year after this and it is still as fresh in my mind today as it was then.....for me they are up there with The Beatles and The Stones
I was 32 back then. Lord 35 years ago !
A concert of over 70,000 people and not a cell phone to be seen anywhere in the stadium.
This is how we took part, in the moment
A 16 hour concert, and Queen’s 20 minute segment has gone down in rock history as raising over $1mil
Their are lots of rock gods but only one freddy mercury
Freddie
"Stand Your ass up, unless You are too drunk then sit down." . In 1985 I was 14. My God, it seems so long ago but timeless at the same time. I LOVE your reaction. This is the BEST reaction to a Concert I have ever seen. You brought out the inner Teen in You and Me. Now i don't feel so silly with my reactions. The Testicles and Balls comment got me. You two would be a riot to accompany to a concert. Thank you for sharing this. Merry Christmas and Congratulations on a new Subscriber.
I was 15, at home watching this on TV. I was hanging with friends, R .I P . Freddie, love, and miss you❤😇, I have some of these songs on vinyl record, lol. The good old days. No one will ever be like Freddie, one of kind, unique .we need more like him. I have always had a crush on Freddie, since I was little. He had that charisma, ❤❤🎶🎵🥁🎤
Their set was as follows: Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga, Hammer To Fall, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions.
I was born 4 months before this concert :) Awesome reaction, thank you!
This was one of the most fun reaction videos ever.
“Stand your ass up!... unless you drunk...” 😂😂😂. Just started watching & I love these 2 already 🥂🍸🍾
I just turned 17 on the 8 of July just before this . I remember it like yesterday. We watch it on tv . Queen was the best band that played that day they had everyone there and on tv in the palm of their hands . There will never be another Freddy or Queen that will be like these . Forever loved by everyone. RIP Freddy you will be missed deeply
1985. I was 15. I saw Live Aid on MTV it was a whole day concert. I saw Queen come on and Perform and I knew they stold the show. No one expected it but they did. Even me I was like hey I like those songs.
YOU WILL LOVE: "One Vision." It was written as a dedication to Dr. Martin Luther King. The live version at Wembly 1986 is wonderful but you may want to watch the studio version to catch all the words more easily. (The last line is just Freddie being Freddie. The man had a great sense of humor).