To this day I have ZERO idea how Freddie recorded this album considering what he was going through!!! Yes his voice is ailing on it but my god!!! The notes he hits are staggering & frankly at times, quite chilling. 1 of their best songs & albums & I’ve been a huge fans since 1980!!
I totally agree. My favorite Queen album. Freddie was on a level all his own. Just breathtaking vocals. Of course backed by incredible musicianship. Just outstanding!
This song is like a encore for humanity. All the good, all the bad. Hope, optimism and celebration. But also oppression, control and fear. They packed it all in this song. Quite a feat by itself ! One of my favourite Queen songs, although I have many ❤
I understand. The Queen song I am listening to at the moment is usually my favorite. It's the same way with Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, and The Beatles for me. Oh, and Steely Dan
This song was something of a tribute to Led Zeppelin. They always loved that bands experimental sound. Too bad Robert Plant butchered it at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert
“Show must go on”. Knowing Freddie/queen wrote it knowing Freddie was dying adds so much extra emotional punch to it. I believe Freddie also sang it in one take which is insane. One of he few Queen songs that can actually bring a tear to my eye
Yes, Brian wrote "Show Must Go On". The story I heard is that Freddie was so sick that Brian wasn't sure he could sing it. Freddie downed a shot of vodka and said, "F**k it darling. Let's do it!" and recorded the song in one take.
@@BradReddekopp 🤔 hmm....I am sure I had read, or heard in an interview, that Freddie did write 'The Show Must Go On' when he was ill and that he had asked Brian May to help to write the lyrics. I remember (this person) saying that May, in particular, wrote the words of the bridge....where it starts "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies" but I did not get the impression he had written the song. This itself could be wrong of course (!) and I will have to look it up later... 😐
The Spanish guitar interlude was played by Steve Howe of "Yes". Each band member was portrayed as an art work by their favorite artist. Freddie says "Don't take offence at my innuendo". He is criticizing the human race for war, hatred, false religion and terrible things we have done....but says we have to "keep on trying". "You can be anything you want to be." Scenes in the video show both the joy and the evil of humanity. He also asks a higher being if he exists to "answer our questions, to show yourself, destroy our fears and remove your mask". Why are you waiting when we suffer and want answers? This is no light, fluffy song but sung by someone facing death. At the end of the video, all the doors and curtains close on his life. All four Queen members were highly intelligent deep thinkers.
both Brian and Steve are playing the flamenco guitar The song was finished when Brian asked Steve to add some spanish guitar licks over what Brian already did
“Innuendo” is the opening track and lead single of Queen’s final album before Freddie Mercury’s death. The song, partially inspired by Led Zeppelin’s song Kashmir as well as Freddie’s illness, deals with mankind’s inability to live with each other and constant search for meaning. The song began as a jam session in Switzerland amongst Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon in the spring of 1989. “These Are the Days of Our Lives” is Innuendo‘s most significant single, given that it was released on Mercury’s 45th birthday, and that its video marked the last time his fans were able to see the singer alive, as it was filmed in May of ’91 during the final stages of his battle with AIDS. A ballad in the vein of “Love of My Life,” it was a song that carried a significant amount of weight given the frailty of Mercury’s appearance in the black-and-white video, later compounded when unreleased color footage from the filming emerged in Days of Our Lives. “The sicker he got, the more he seemed he needed to record,” explains Roger Taylor in the documentary. “To give himself something to do, some sort of reason to get up, so he would come in whenever he could. So really, it was quite a period of fairly intense work.” After seeing how well-received Innuendo was in its first two weeks out, Mercury pressed the band to strike while the iron was hot and work on new material. “Freddie at the time said, ‘Write me stuff, I know I don’t have very long,'” May proclaimed in Days of Our Lives. “‘Keep writing me words, keep giving me things, I will sing, I will sing. And then you do what you like with it afterwards and finish it off.'”
OMG... I didn't know he kept recording. I knew "These Are the Days of Our Lives" was his last video recording.... and that song, and especially the video, absolutely wreck me. RIP Mr Mercury!
'Innuendo' (1991) was the final studio record completed by Queen during Freddy Mercury's life... that record and the previous one in 1989 ('The Miracle') were written & recorded after Freddie was diagnosed w/ AIDS and he (and the band) knew that he was going to pass away... According to the members of Queen, they had 1 conversation and Freddie basically hinted that he was HIV positive and asked that they not discuss it any further and carry on making music for as long as they could. Only the band, their managers and Freddie's partner and ex-gf knew. So, Queen closed ranks and worked... denied in public the rumors that Freddie was sick... but declined to tour. They still denied the truth to everyone, even after Freddie past partners were dying from AIDS. The songs came out darker and more introspective in light of what the band knew... didn't have the levity of past Queen records. Brian May recalled that Freddie could not work for long in the studio... so the songs took time to complete, but Freddie still got on the mic and pushed himself to sing to his limits. Even after 'Innuendo' was done, Freddie put down vocals for songs he asked Queen to complete after he was gone... Those tracks made the final Queen studio album 'Made in heaven' in 1995. By the time 'Innuendo' was released, Freddie was frail and appeared in the music video for 'These are the days of our lives' and that was his last appearance on film... the rest of the videos were made w/ older Queen footage. By the fall of 1991, Freddie Mercury was in poor health and returned to England to his estate... Just before he died in late 1991, he released a statement admitting that he had AIDS. The lyrics to the song 'The show must go on' were very powerful in the way it closed the 'Innuendo' album.
I did not know he had AIDS during "The Miracle"...all very interesting Sumon...what is also interesting is that the bulk of his wealth went to his first wife. a woman.Freddie was an interesting fellow... and an enigma
I always felt like, at the end of the video for "Those Are the Days of Our Lives", when Freddie mouths the words "I love you", he's telling his fans "Goodbye".
@@bankbarcomo806 Well, that's very possible, too. I just thought it was very poignant to think he was saying Goodbye to his fans. Maybe he was saying goodbye to both, his fans and his fellow band mates. In any rate, it's hard to watch it and not get emotional.
One of my favorite recordings. The band nor the “ current” at the time Freddie wasn’t showcased in the video, due to Freddies appearance already at the point where he wasn’t to long from passing away. Love you Freddie.
This album was a hell of a farewell from Freddie. Simultaneously sad and triumphant. The greatest front man in history delivered a virtuoso performance as his life was ebbing away.
"The Show Must Go On" encapsulates the band's attitude throughout Freddie's illness. It's brilliant. Edit: want to recommend "March of the Black Queen" again! Trust Me on this!
Lifelong Queen fan, and fan of RSR. I have to second March of the Black Queen. Even if you don't do a reaction vid to it, give it a listen. It's not a hit, it's not famous beyond Queen fans... it's a deep dive into earliest Queen magic.
Innuendo was an event when it was released in late 1990. It was advertised in advance and was first broadcast simultaneously around the world when it was released. It was like a movie and it took our breath away. Everyone I knew said at the time that Innuendo was the equal of Bohemian Rhapsody and perhaps even better. None of us knew at the time that Freddie Mercury was dying of AIDS at the time and the song connected with that. The song completely matched up to the event it was built up to be - and it was stunning!
Wow, you just reminded me as I forgot. I listened to it on that broadcast, and bought the CD on the release date. Queen having a new album was a big deal.
When I first heard this , my first reaction was: after all the dance , funk, and outright way out there experimentations of the previous albums, QUEEN got back to doing what they did best. ROCK. Their Way. It was only when Freddy died shortly after the release of the album did you realize this was their Goodbye album, and they poured everything they had left to say into it. How Freddy finished the vocals given the condition he was in is nothing short of a miracle. The Title Track has everything that Queen did best: Time changes, multitrack vocals, dropping into different styles ....and the blistering lead guitar track after the vocal vamp.... You can hear the pain and anguish in Freddy's voice in the last verse. He knows he's a dying man. This is his scream into the darkness. This was the best album they had done in well over a decade, and they pulled out all the stops.
They did this song near the end of Freddie's life. Queen spent those years in the studio trying to record as much of their stuff as they could while Freddie was still able. All four of them wrote songs. Some of their more innovative stuff came out then. Try two of Freddie's last songs - The Show Must Go On and These Are The Days of Our Lives. He was so far gone by the last one, it'll make you cry.
Every time Queen released an album, you never knew what kind of music was going to be on it. Freddy was always pushing the boundaries. He was like a wild stallion that wouldn't be bridled by musical restrictions. A once in a lifetime artist.
Hi Emma, This is one of my favourite Queen songs as well, the Innuendo album is amazing too, absolutely love The Show Must Go On, Freddie did that song in one take after a shot of vodka, Brian thought he was too sick to do it, but Freddie being Freddie said I'll f*****g do it darling, and smashed it out of the park!! Incredible!! 😀 😀 RIP, Freddie 🙏 🙏
RIP Freddie Mercury, an unparalleled performer! Queen was/is such an amazing band. It's worth noting that this is the album they made after Freddie found out he had AIDS, which may have something to do with the new depth and seriousness of the title track.
Actually, this is the second album Queen did after Freddie learned he had AIDS. He knew he had IDS when they recorded “The Miracle”. Also, during the interviews for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Brian and Roger shared that they have been working with one of the tracks that was recorded during “The Miracle” sessions but not included on the album and will be releasing it later this year. Exciting news for Queen fans! We will get a new “old” song with the original Queen band members. 👑😊🎉
@@humphr1d Yes, a new old song! Waiting impatiently for it. I heard it's coming out in September. I hope it's early September. Maybe the 5th, on Freddie's birthday..?
This song was primarily written by Freddie and Roger with amazing guitar contributions from Brian and Yes guitarist Steve Howe. It is the title-track from Queen's final album with Mercury. He was VERY sick at this point and could not shoot a music video in-person. The subject matter is, as one might expect from someone who knows they are dying, a rumination and examination of society and The World.
@@АлександрИльин-д8ч No It was roger mainly lyrics but Freddie did be anything you want to be verse and Freddie mainly composition and howe did spanish guitar theres plenty of articles about it
The song, partially inspired by Led Zeppelin’s song Kashmir as well as Freddie’s illness, deals with mankind’s inability to live with each other and constant search for meaning. It is sort of a modern piece of rock opera that seems to be Queen's '90s answer to Bohemian Rhapsody, I think the main idea in this song is about doing one's best - "we'll keep on trying, 'til the end of time". The song began as a jam session in Switzerland amongst Brian, Roger, and John in the spring of 1989. Freddie's vocals are immense as ever, Roger's drumming will focus you instantly, John is reliable as ever, and Brian's guitar work is impeccable (the initial Spanish guitar solo is by guest guitarist, Steve Howe, which Brian repeats later) - to pick a particular star in this song would be unfair - everybody shines.
@@RoverWaters True, Brian had laid down the guitar work before Steve Howe's guitar was added but Brian found that he was unable to produce the excitement in his flamenco solo" that he wanted. The reason that Steve Howe was brought in to do "a bit of Paco De Lucia with it". Steve improvised a solo that was different from what Brian has originally produced and Brian loved it. Brian reproduced that melody within the song.
@@RoverWaters, First of all, I am NOT inventing anything and I take great offense at your accusation. What is your proof that I am wrong? I was told this story by someone who has been a friend of Brian's since grammar school, who was told by Brian himself.
Hey Jordan, in reference to your comments about this song sounding newer It's because this song was released on the last Queen album the band did prior to Freddie Mercury's passing away from AIDS
This song and video are masterpieces. I love this song and this video worn the award for the most creative video the year it came out. Written by Freddie and Roger, it is a shout to all of us to find our way beyond the indoctrination that surrounds us and keep trying to make this world a better place for everyone. We have the power to live free. Thank you for your reaction.
Guys, you must do the whole 22 minutes of their live aid concert. You will be watching a piece of musical history that is recognised as the greatest live performance ever captured on film. It is worth it even if it means you don’t put up the regular three videos.
For my money, nothing on the Innuendo album surpasses the power and magnificence of The Show Must Go On, or the absolute beauty of These Are The Days Of Our Lives. Both definitely worthy of a watch from you two.
I'd recommend NOT watching These Are the Days of Our Lives until you really get to the end of Queen's huge catalog. It's heart-breaking and once you've seen the sad ending, it's hard to shake for a while. Enjoy Queen more light-heartedly, while you can.
You've done so many Queen songs... I find it hard to believe you haven't touched on two of their biggest songs... "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". Maybe you've heard them already if you go to stadiums? They are played as entrance songs for a lot of teams and sports.
@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT As a kid when I bought the 45 it had "We Are the Champions" on the A side and "We Will Rock You" on the B side. On the original album it opens with "We Will Rock You" as the first song and goes right into "We Are the Champions" as the second song. Many times they will play them together on the radio.
The band now uses the music from this song as the lead up to their first song in concert. Queen is not the same without Freddie Mercury but their choice as Adam Lambert as their front man is a good one. He definitely has the showmanship and range to sing the songs. Queen's catalog is notoriously difficult to sing and Adam has never tried to be a replacement but celebrates him in every show. I hope they make another North American tour before Brian and Roger decide to retire. Brian has had health issues over the past couple of years but still puts on an amazing performance.
Thanks for getting back to Queen and doing something a little different and less known from them. For me this is One of the most amazing songs I’ve ever heard!! It’s a big hole to explore that Queen rabbit hole guys! Do DRAGON ATTACK next you’ll love it!
Steve played the chromatic runs and the (exceptional) flourishes on the flamenco section, but most of the solo was still Brian (both the 'acoustic' and the 'electric' bits).
This quickly became my #1 Queen track - it has it all - the vocals, heaviness, melody, etc. I really seems like the next iteration of Bohemian Rhapsody, but not as 'fun' - it's definitely a serious piece. Special kudos to Steve Howe of Yes, for the Spanish guitar middle 8, it really helps to 'calm' the mood and provide a hopeful feeling before getting blown away by Brian just after, and return to the gloom & doom. Man I love this track!
My favorite complete album from Queen. So much emotion throughout when you listen with the knowledge that Freddy knew this would be his last recordings.
I can listened to Queen forever. Must have this group in any group play book. You must do Radio Gaga live at Band Aid it is epic. Please do Jerry Duecette I know several people will not know this artist but it is a great song." Mama Let him Play" Cinderella's Shelter Me and Jackyl's "Lumberjack" song real chain saw in the music. I think you would enjoy all of them.
Thanks for this reaction. It was nice to watch the song trickling through your head, and of course, still left you with some question marks. To me, this is one of Queen's masterpieces. Indeed intense and powerful lyrics with a sort of heaviness to them. Quite normal when one of the writers is facing his own “'til the end of time”. Yet the lyrics are hopeful and carry a message: “You can be anything you want to be. Just turn yourself into anything you think that you could ever be. Be free with your tempo. Surrender your ego, be free, be free to yourself.”
New song and new sound Queen was very talented in all genre as far as rock a bit different but good. Also Amber you look very refresh because of the hot weather we’ve been having also Jay love your shirt very nice thanks for another great song guys love you guys 😜👍🙏🔥
Often referenced against Led Zeppelin's Kashmir where the world turns a blind eye to whats happening around it, We keep moving forward regardless just an epic song with an award winning video clip
I don't know if you've done this one yet but one of my favorite Queen songs is "Who Wants to Live Forever". Was written for the movie Highlander in the mid 80's, but seems to be more of a Freddie epilogue.
All respect, but it's not a Freddie epilogue. Brian wrote it for Highlander. Freddie hadn't been diagnosed. If you like to think that, you certainly can, I'm not suggesting otherwise and just using your comment as a jumping off point. I just get very impatient with people in general connecting every Queen song either to Freddie being gay or Freddie dying. It's just not the case. It's an insult to the band to think they wrote over and over again about such limited topics. Sorry to use your comment as an impetus to getting that off my chest ;) Have a good day/night.
@@JanS1 I know what the song was written for, I know it was before his diagnosis. It was years later when I heard it again that if felt like it had new meaning in hindsight. As misplaced as your rant was I am happy you were able knock some of that chip off your shoulder.
Possibly my very favorite Queen song. It has all the best of everything the band had to offer in one song. And to think Freddie did this insane singing in ONE TAKE, while being literally at death's doorstep.
YES WOW! Another QUEEN masterpiece! I actually think your description of 'movie' is a good one. I think all QUEEN songs/lyrics/videos are like movies. They all tell a story/have a message. Freddie is like a 'narrator'. QUEEN songs are full on 'productions' I LOVE FREDDIE/QUEEN. RIP Freddie❤
Love you, Freedie. He was such a talent. I can't imagine making this he of music knowing how sick you are. And this song, just hits you heart. Thanks for this one.
When I first heard this, I wasn't keen because it felt like Queen were trying to do another Bohemian Rhapsody, but then I found out how ill Freddie was at the time and realised it was a reflection of what was going through his mind and how he was seeing the world for what it was, and how people should never allow themselves to be controlled by the evil powers that be. I also love Heaven For Everyone written by Roger Taylor for his own solo album, with Freddie intended on guest vocals, but they also recorded Freddie doing a lead version which ended up on the Made In Heaven album 4 years after he died. When you hear the lyrics, you feel that it could so easily have been written by Freddie and how, because of his illness, he was noticing the things that really mattered in the world .
Those were the days of our lives, and Bijou are two songs off this album that are worth trying out. Innuendo is queen's last album with Freddie. Another English artist to check is Level 42, Something about you is great. Rip Freddie 😔
Killer song for Freddie at the end, total Queen epic and amazing composition. For another in a similar vein but from early in their career, try Liar, where once again the entire band shines. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎹🎶
I was already a huge fan at the age of 25 when that album dropped, had been since hearing 'Fat Bottom Girls' when I was 13. I knew he was sick, and you could see that in his last music video, 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives'. And then he was gone. Freddie stands as the only 'celebrity' whose death brought me to tears. He was so much more than a 'celebrity', he was a human being who loved and shared his heart with the world through his voice and music. Watching this brought the remembrance of all that washing back on me and I find myself in tears again, tears of happiness that his voice is still spreading that magic to the world. To me that means that his spirit is still alive and well. Thank y'all for this. Truly.
Fun fact: the flamenco guitar is performed by Steve Howe of Yes, Asia and GTR fame. Queen guitarist Brian May invited Steve to listen to the recordings, insisting that Steve should play on something, but for the longest time, Steve refused. He said that what he heard was already perfect. Then he stumbled across this section that could benefit from some flamenco guitar, something that Brian May - at the time - couldn't really do that well. Now, when Steve had found a way to actually contribute, he happily obliged and recorded said segment for the song.
Watched this today and the comments below express so much that I was thinking. A message of hope from a man who was dying. The video company that produced it actually won an award.
At this point, the band knew this would be Freddie’s last album; on some songs, he could only sing a phrase at a time before he had to rest. So I think they put everything they had into it. Not every song is serious-there are some real rockers here and some silliness too-but “Innuendo” is a serious take about issues that meant something to the the band.
Roger and Freddie were the main writers on this one. Because songwriting credit is something close to my heart...overall Queen main songwriter credits: Freddie Mercury: 71 Brian May: 64 Roger Taylor: 33 John Deacon: 26
Freddie wrote, when it comes to studio albums and bonus tracks, 70 songs for Queen. This made him the main songwriter for Queen, however, the band's guitarist Brian May was also a close second. Freddie's first songs for Queen were from their debut album, Queen, for which he wrote five songs.
This song was never played by Queen live in concert. Freddy was so sick at the time of recording that Brian thought that he would have to take over lead vocals. But, as the story goes, Freddy climbed out of his sick bed, drank most of a bottle of Vodka, then recorded the song almost in one go. Just a few tidy ups. This is one of my favourite Queen songs. To get an idea of how Freddy looked towards the end, watch "These are the days of our lives". It was Freddy's goodbye song to the world. One you know that and gaze on how he looked, it will bring tears to your eyes. Another song where Freddy was beginning to "show" the effects of Aids was "I'm going slightly Mad". So Freddy and the others dressed up and wore tons of makeup to protect Freddy. He simply loved the craziness of the song.
As a small child I remember the movie Flash Gordon, Queen did all the music. They also did the music for the film The Highlander, the album is called Princes of The Universe. Great songs like, Princes of the Universe, Who Wants To Live Forever, I Want The Prize. Great album and great movie.
There's a lot of deeper meaning songs in Queen's catalogue. Freddie was a very deeply feeling person, very observant of the world and of life, he wrote with a lot of passion for everything he thought and felt. The whole band wrote with a lot of intention. A really good one and a super fun one that has deeper meaning is their song "One Vision". One of my person favorites I think you guys would love that one. Also you need to check out "Show Must Go On" and "We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions" - listen to those two back to back in that order, it's how they're meant to be heard.
The brilliant and varied animations set an artistic stage, conjure a versatile and wide-ranging creative force. The graphic representations of Freddy reinforce his absence. We'll not see him do this in the flesh, but are left with manipulated images to conjure his presence, charisma and vitality. Musically, a muscular Queen power ballady sort of edifice. A towering sound they've shown themselves capable of before. Wasn't previously familiar with this one. Wow. So long, Freddie, thanks for dropping in.
Show must Go On I've heard of but not Inuendo.My husband watched y'all and I liked watching with him so I watched to but usually on one phone But he and I were together since 2-4-12 and bad things happened between us and don't believe we can be together anymore. So I still watch,he can't right now because where he's at. I love y'all, it's a little hard doing things I used to always do together.
You can’t listen to this without acknowledging the hat tip Queen gives to Led Zeppelin, as the beginning is heavily inspired by Kashmir. Freddie’s vocals even have a Plant-esque sound. A lot of singers could mimic or imitate Plant, but Freddie let you know what he was doing, but still made it his own. Rip Merc!
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You should listen to "These Are the Days of Our Lives ". It's on the Innuendo album as well and is just beautiful. Even more heartbreaking knowing Freddie wrote it as he knew he would die soon because he was so sick at the time.
In an age in which people are quick to take offence and almost argue that they have a right not be offended by anything at all, the line is a nice reminder that one's the things that made Freddie unique was was his penchant for outrageousness, and it's quite important to remember that even though the world of 2022 loves Freddie unequivocally, he was not a politically correct man a good deal of the time. I don't think the world would have been a better place if he'd been anything other than who he was. Keep on smiling, tread that fine line, and whatever will be will be.
This is the title track from their final album before Freddie died of HIV/AIDS in late 1991. Recording this album probably shortened Freddie's life by a month or two. Several of the songs were Freddie saying goodbye. I was working at Tower Records when it was released. With the news of his death, the album suddenly made sense. It was devastating, and it's still a difficult listen. Check out "The Show Must Go On" next.
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This is from the last Queen album before Freddie's death, released only a few months prior. It is a bit of an odd song, and album for that matter. Then again I suppose realizing that you don't have much time left will make you quite introspective. Innuendo is a truly great album, from the title track to "I'm Going Slightly Mad", to "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" and finishing with "The Show Must Go On".
My favorite Queen piece but so many other great songs on this album, which also happens to be my favorite album from them :) It’s like everything they wanted to say. Last words.
I remember hearing that for the first time and after it ended i just sat in my room for straight 10 minutes, thinking how good it was and how much true is. Really one special song ❤
Such power in his voice even as he was very ill at the time of recording this album. The whole album is a masterpiece.
Una de las canciones más desgarradoras de queen, increíble Freddy
Agree, Laurie. This album, with The Game and A Day At The Races, is my favourite
To this day I have ZERO idea how Freddie recorded this album considering what he was going through!!! Yes his voice is ailing on it but my god!!! The notes he hits are staggering & frankly at times, quite chilling. 1 of their best songs & albums & I’ve been a huge fans since 1980!!
I totally agree. My favorite Queen album. Freddie was on a level all his own. Just breathtaking vocals. Of course backed by incredible musicianship. Just outstanding!
This song is like a encore for humanity. All the good, all the bad. Hope, optimism and celebration. But also oppression, control and fear. They packed it all in this song. Quite a feat by itself ! One of my favourite Queen songs, although I have many ❤
"One of my favourite Queen songs, although I have many" LOL
@@darren6202 What can I say ? 😂
I understand. The Queen song I am listening to at the moment is usually my favorite. It's the same way with Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel, and The Beatles for me. Oh, and Steely Dan
This song was something of a tribute to Led Zeppelin. They always loved that bands experimental sound. Too bad Robert Plant butchered it at the Freddie Mercury Tribute concert
“Show must go on”. Knowing Freddie/queen wrote it knowing Freddie was dying adds so much extra emotional punch to it. I believe Freddie also sang it in one take which is insane. One of he few Queen songs that can actually bring a tear to my eye
Brian May wrote The Show Must Go On
Yes, Brian wrote "Show Must Go On". The story I heard is that Freddie was so sick that Brian wasn't sure he could sing it. Freddie downed a shot of vodka and said, "F**k it darling. Let's do it!" and recorded the song in one take.
Brian said in an interview that Freddie told Brian you keep writing me songs that are harder to sing then would go and nail it.
@@BradReddekopp 🤔 hmm....I am sure I had read, or heard in an interview, that Freddie did write 'The Show Must Go On' when he was ill and that he had asked Brian May to help to write the lyrics. I remember (this person) saying that May, in particular, wrote the words of the bridge....where it starts "My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies" but I did not get the impression he had written the song. This itself could be wrong of course (!) and I will have to look it up later... 😐
@@nightowl5395 Brian wrote it.
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The Spanish guitar interlude was played by Steve Howe of "Yes". Each band member was portrayed as an art work by their favorite artist.
Freddie says "Don't take offence at my innuendo". He is criticizing the human race for war, hatred, false religion and terrible things we have done....but says we have to "keep on trying". "You can be anything you want to be." Scenes in the video show both the joy and the evil of humanity. He also asks a higher being if he exists to "answer our questions, to show yourself, destroy our fears and remove your mask". Why are you waiting when we suffer and want answers? This is no light, fluffy song but sung by someone facing death. At the end of the video, all the doors and curtains close on his life. All four Queen members were highly intelligent deep thinkers.
both Brian and Steve are playing the flamenco guitar
The song was finished when Brian asked Steve to add some spanish guitar licks over what Brian already did
And the guiter after ....oh!!
“Innuendo” is the opening track and lead single of Queen’s final album before Freddie Mercury’s death. The song, partially inspired by Led Zeppelin’s song Kashmir as well as Freddie’s illness, deals with mankind’s inability to live with each other and constant search for meaning. The song began as a jam session in Switzerland amongst Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon in the spring of 1989. “These Are the Days of Our Lives” is Innuendo‘s most significant single, given that it was released on Mercury’s 45th birthday, and that its video marked the last time his fans were able to see the singer alive, as it was filmed in May of ’91 during the final stages of his battle with AIDS. A ballad in the vein of “Love of My Life,” it was a song that carried a significant amount of weight given the frailty of Mercury’s appearance in the black-and-white video, later compounded when unreleased color footage from the filming emerged in Days of Our Lives. “The sicker he got, the more he seemed he needed to record,” explains Roger Taylor in the documentary. “To give himself something to do, some sort of reason to get up, so he would come in whenever he could. So really, it was quite a period of fairly intense work.” After seeing how well-received Innuendo was in its first two weeks out, Mercury pressed the band to strike while the iron was hot and work on new material.
“Freddie at the time said, ‘Write me stuff, I know I don’t have very long,'” May proclaimed in Days of Our Lives. “‘Keep writing me words, keep giving me things, I will sing, I will sing. And then you do what you like with it afterwards and finish it off.'”
OMG... I didn't know he kept recording. I knew "These Are the Days of Our Lives" was his last video recording.... and that song, and especially the video, absolutely wreck me.
RIP Mr Mercury!
'Innuendo' (1991) was the final studio record completed by Queen during Freddy Mercury's life... that record and the previous one in 1989 ('The Miracle') were written & recorded after Freddie was diagnosed w/ AIDS and he (and the band) knew that he was going to pass away... According to the members of Queen, they had 1 conversation and Freddie basically hinted that he was HIV positive and asked that they not discuss it any further and carry on making music for as long as they could. Only the band, their managers and Freddie's partner and ex-gf knew.
So, Queen closed ranks and worked... denied in public the rumors that Freddie was sick... but declined to tour. They still denied the truth to everyone, even after Freddie past partners were dying from AIDS.
The songs came out darker and more introspective in light of what the band knew... didn't have the levity of past Queen records. Brian May recalled that Freddie could not work for long in the studio... so the songs took time to complete, but Freddie still got on the mic and pushed himself to sing to his limits. Even after 'Innuendo' was done, Freddie put down vocals for songs he asked Queen to complete after he was gone... Those tracks made the final Queen studio album 'Made in heaven' in 1995.
By the time 'Innuendo' was released, Freddie was frail and appeared in the music video for 'These are the days of our lives' and that was his last appearance on film... the rest of the videos were made w/ older Queen footage. By the fall of 1991, Freddie Mercury was in poor health and returned to England to his estate... Just before he died in late 1991, he released a statement admitting that he had AIDS.
The lyrics to the song 'The show must go on' were very powerful in the way it closed the 'Innuendo' album.
Wow thank you for that info!! So sad at the end of his life😢
I did not know he had AIDS during "The Miracle"...all very interesting Sumon...what is also interesting is that the bulk of his wealth went to his first wife. a woman.Freddie was an interesting fellow... and an enigma
I always felt like, at the end of the video for "Those Are the Days of Our Lives", when Freddie mouths the words "I love you", he's telling his fans "Goodbye".
@@j.woodbury412 I think someone commented on Days(here or elsewhere) that it was actually directed to his band mates.
@@bankbarcomo806 Well, that's very possible, too. I just thought it was very poignant to think he was saying Goodbye to his fans. Maybe he was saying goodbye to both, his fans and his fellow band mates. In any rate, it's hard to watch it and not get emotional.
...INNUENDO, the last album with Queen (1991)...Another gem of music! E.I.P. Freddie !...
One of my favorite recordings. The band nor the “ current” at the time Freddie wasn’t showcased in the video, due to Freddies appearance already at the point where he wasn’t to long from passing away.
Love you Freddie.
This album was a hell of a farewell from Freddie. Simultaneously sad and triumphant. The greatest front man in history delivered a virtuoso performance as his life was ebbing away.
"The Show Must Go On" encapsulates the band's attitude throughout Freddie's illness. It's brilliant.
Edit: want to recommend "March of the Black Queen" again! Trust Me on this!
These two songs are basically elegies and I love them !
Lifelong Queen fan, and fan of RSR. I have to second March of the Black Queen. Even if you don't do a reaction vid to it, give it a listen. It's not a hit, it's not famous beyond Queen fans... it's a deep dive into earliest Queen magic.
Innuendo was an event when it was released in late 1990. It was advertised in advance and was first broadcast simultaneously around the world when it was released. It was like a movie and it took our breath away. Everyone I knew said at the time that Innuendo was the equal of Bohemian Rhapsody and perhaps even better. None of us knew at the time that Freddie Mercury was dying of AIDS at the time and the song connected with that. The song completely matched up to the event it was built up to be - and it was stunning!
Wow, you just reminded me as I forgot. I listened to it on that broadcast, and bought the CD on the release date. Queen having a new album was a big deal.
This is one of my favorite songs by Queen!! 💕💕💕 and I love this video!! 💕💕💕I love the official video!! 💕💕💕
Excellent choice, one of my favorite Queen songs! It features two great guitarists, Brian May and Steve Howe of Yes.
When I first heard this , my first reaction was: after all the dance , funk, and outright way out there experimentations of the previous albums, QUEEN got back to doing what they did best. ROCK. Their Way. It was only when Freddy died shortly after the release of the album did you realize this was their Goodbye album, and they poured everything they had left to say into it. How Freddy finished the vocals given the condition he was in is nothing short of a miracle. The Title Track has everything that Queen did best: Time changes, multitrack vocals, dropping into different styles ....and the blistering lead guitar track after the vocal vamp.... You can hear the pain and anguish in Freddy's voice in the last verse. He knows he's a dying man. This is his scream into the darkness. This was the best album they had done in well over a decade, and they pulled out all the stops.
They did this song near the end of Freddie's life. Queen spent those years in the studio trying to record as much of their stuff as they could while Freddie was still able. All four of them wrote songs. Some of their more innovative stuff came out then. Try two of Freddie's last songs - The Show Must Go On and These Are The Days of Our Lives. He was so far gone by the last one, it'll make you cry.
Every time Queen released an album, you never knew what kind of music was going to be on it. Freddy was always pushing the boundaries. He was like a wild stallion that wouldn't be bridled by musical restrictions. A once in a lifetime artist.
I love this song, one of my faves. The legend that is Freddie Mercury & legendary band Queen, awesome.😎🎸👌.
R.I.P Freddie you are sadly missed.❤️
Hi Emma, This is one of my favourite Queen songs as well, the Innuendo album is amazing too, absolutely love The Show Must Go On, Freddie did that song in one take after a shot of vodka, Brian thought he was too sick to do it, but Freddie being Freddie said I'll f*****g do it darling, and smashed it out of the park!! Incredible!! 😀 😀 RIP, Freddie 🙏 🙏
RIP Freddie Mercury, an unparalleled performer! Queen was/is such an amazing band. It's worth noting that this is the album they made after Freddie found out he had AIDS, which may have something to do with the new depth and seriousness of the title track.
Actually, this is the second album Queen did after Freddie learned he had AIDS. He knew he had IDS when they recorded “The Miracle”. Also, during the interviews for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, Brian and Roger shared that they have been working with one of the tracks that was recorded during “The Miracle” sessions but not included on the album and will be releasing it later this year. Exciting news for Queen fans! We will get a new “old” song with the original Queen band members. 👑😊🎉
@@humphr1d Yes, a new old song! Waiting impatiently for it. I heard it's coming out in September. I hope it's early September. Maybe the 5th, on Freddie's birthday..?
@@humphr1d Out in September in the UK I believe
A night at the Theater 🎭 with all the Emotions.......
The Grand Performance of a Lifetime 💐♥️💐♥️💐👏👏👏👏... R.I.P.🙏
Your legend Lives. !!!!!!!!!!
This song was primarily written by Freddie and Roger with amazing guitar contributions from Brian and Yes guitarist Steve Howe. It is the title-track from Queen's final album with Mercury. He was VERY sick at this point and could not shoot a music video in-person. The subject matter is, as one might expect from someone who knows they are dying, a rumination and examination of society and The World.
I think it was a choice to do the video that way. it was released in Jan and he filmed the video for Days Of our Lives in May
Roger and Brian wrote his song.
@@АлександрИльин-д8ч
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It was roger mainly lyrics but Freddie did be anything you want to be verse and Freddie mainly composition and howe did spanish guitar theres plenty of articles about it
The song, partially inspired by Led Zeppelin’s song Kashmir as well as Freddie’s illness, deals with mankind’s inability to live with each other and constant search for meaning. It is sort of a modern piece of rock opera that seems to be Queen's '90s answer to Bohemian Rhapsody, I think the main idea in this song is about doing one's best - "we'll keep on trying, 'til the end of time".
The song began as a jam session in Switzerland amongst Brian, Roger, and John in the spring of 1989. Freddie's vocals are immense as ever, Roger's drumming will focus you instantly, John is reliable as ever, and Brian's guitar work is impeccable (the initial Spanish guitar solo is by guest guitarist, Steve Howe, which Brian repeats later) - to pick a particular star in this song would be unfair - everybody shines.
I KNEW IT SOUNDED VERY ZEPPELIN LIKE!!!!
false!
the flamenco solo was layed first by Brian May
Steve recorded extra bits on top
Next time do not spread false information!!!
@@RoverWaters True, Brian had laid down the guitar work before Steve Howe's guitar was added but Brian found that he was unable to produce the excitement in his flamenco solo" that he wanted. The reason that Steve Howe was brought in to do "a bit of Paco De Lucia with it". Steve improvised a solo that was different from what Brian has originally produced and Brian loved it. Brian reproduced that melody within the song.
@@Sassypaws4927 Iwas pretty clear about it.
stop inventing stories.
Brian didn't repeat anything from Steve.
@@RoverWaters, First of all, I am NOT inventing anything and I take great offense at your accusation.
What is your proof that I am wrong? I was told this story by someone who has been a friend of Brian's since grammar school, who was told by Brian himself.
Now you have to do Princes of the Universe, One Year of Love the Highlander version, and One Vision!!
Fried Chicken.
Have to do "Making of One Vision" first!
And Who Wants to Live Forever
Yes!! I requested Princes of the Universe before....they gotta react to that one.
Queen is a no-brainer. Pick a song, it won't be bad.
Except Good Company. I love Queen but man that song is bad.
Hey Jordan, in reference to your comments about this song sounding newer
It's because this song was released on the last Queen album the band did prior to Freddie Mercury's passing away from AIDS
This song and video are masterpieces. I love this song and this video worn the award for the most creative video the year it came out. Written by Freddie and Roger, it is a shout to all of us to find our way beyond the indoctrination that surrounds us and keep trying to make this world a better place for everyone. We have the power to live free. Thank you for your reaction.
Guys, you must do the whole 22 minutes of their live aid concert. You will be watching a piece of musical history that is recognised as the greatest live performance ever captured on film. It is worth it even if it means you don’t put up the regular three videos.
For my money, nothing on the Innuendo album surpasses the power and magnificence of The Show Must Go On, or the absolute beauty of These Are The Days Of Our Lives. Both definitely worthy of a watch from you two.
I'd recommend NOT watching These Are the Days of Our Lives until you really get to the end of Queen's huge catalog. It's heart-breaking and once you've seen the sad ending, it's hard to shake for a while. Enjoy Queen more light-heartedly, while you can.
Bijou
Nobody does bombastic operatic theatrical works like Queen. And nobody could ever pull it off nearly as well as Freddie Mercury.
You've done so many Queen songs... I find it hard to believe you haven't touched on two of their biggest songs... "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". Maybe you've heard them already if you go to stadiums? They are played as entrance songs for a lot of teams and sports.
@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT As a kid when I bought the 45 it had "We Are the Champions" on the A side and "We Will Rock You" on the B side. On the original album it opens with "We Will Rock You" as the first song and goes right into "We Are the Champions" as the second song. Many times they will play them together on the radio.
Yes I agree 👍💯
Those are so popular I'd find it hard to believe if they said they've never heard them. Now if they don't know they know them that's a different story
If they do react to those 2 songs I hope they do a live version...those songs come alive in front of an audience
As a Queen fan since the beginning,I consider those two songs as Queen low points musically.
Earlier album deep cuts are way better.
Just my opinion.
You have the best reactions, and you two have the most charisma and are definitely the most likable out there…great channel!
The band now uses the music from this song as the lead up to their first song in concert. Queen is not the same without Freddie Mercury but their choice as Adam Lambert as their front man is a good one. He definitely has the showmanship and range to sing the songs. Queen's catalog is notoriously difficult to sing and Adam has never tried to be a replacement but celebrates him in every show. I hope they make another North American tour before Brian and Roger decide to retire. Brian has had health issues over the past couple of years but still puts on an amazing performance.
I've seen them twice with Adam Lambert. He does an amazing job. I'd be up for another tour.
Thanks for getting back to Queen and doing something a little different and less known from them. For me this is One of the most amazing songs I’ve ever heard!! It’s a big hole to explore that Queen rabbit hole guys! Do DRAGON ATTACK next you’ll love it!
Steve Howe, lead guitarist of Yes, played the Spanish guitar part.
Steve played the chromatic runs and the (exceptional) flourishes on the flamenco section, but most of the solo was still Brian (both the 'acoustic' and the 'electric' bits).
Thank you for reacting to this song. Unless you are a big fan you might have never heard this one! Good for you👍
I love this song! Thanks for reacting to it, guys! I really like The Show Must Go On and Who Wants to Live Forever. Or I’m Going Slightly Mad.
The music video won the Monitor Award for Achievement in Music Video filming!! It’s really a masterpiece!! Freddie’s vocals are amazing!! 👑⭐️
Queen were, are unparalleled!!
This quickly became my #1 Queen track - it has it all - the vocals, heaviness, melody, etc. I really seems like the next iteration of Bohemian Rhapsody, but not as 'fun' - it's definitely a serious piece. Special kudos to Steve Howe of Yes, for the Spanish guitar middle 8, it really helps to 'calm' the mood and provide a hopeful feeling before getting blown away by Brian just after, and return to the gloom & doom. Man I love this track!
both Brian and Steve are playing the flamenco guitar
Amazing song with a weight to it, a heaviness, that is often not a focus for Queen.
My favorite complete album from Queen. So much emotion throughout when you listen with the knowledge that Freddy knew this would be his last recordings.
You gotta check out It's Late by Queen. Absolute banger from the late 70s.
I can listened to Queen forever. Must have this group in any group play book. You must do Radio Gaga live at Band Aid it is epic. Please do Jerry Duecette I know several people will not know this artist but it is a great song." Mama Let him Play" Cinderella's Shelter Me and Jackyl's "Lumberjack" song real chain saw in the music. I think you would enjoy all of them.
This is their ultimate best studio album !!!!!!
I believe this is one of their most important songs !!!!!!!!
Thanks for this reaction. It was nice to watch the song trickling through your head, and of course, still left you with some question marks. To me, this is one of Queen's masterpieces. Indeed intense and powerful lyrics with a sort of heaviness to them. Quite normal when one of the writers is facing his own “'til the end of time”. Yet the lyrics are hopeful and carry a message: “You can be anything you want to be. Just turn yourself into anything you think that you could ever be. Be free with your tempo. Surrender your ego, be free, be free to yourself.”
My favourite lyric.
it is a 90's song that has its routes in the 70's. Very retrospective and utterly brilliant. One of their greatest compositions
New song and new sound Queen was very talented in all genre as far as rock a bit different but good. Also Amber you look very refresh because of the hot weather we’ve been having also Jay love your shirt very nice thanks for another great song guys love you guys 😜👍🙏🔥
Often referenced against Led Zeppelin's Kashmir where the world turns a blind eye to whats happening around it, We keep moving forward regardless just an epic song with an award winning video clip
I don't know if you've done this one yet but one of my favorite Queen songs is "Who Wants to Live Forever". Was written for the movie Highlander in the mid 80's, but seems to be more of a Freddie epilogue.
And yes you should do the movie Highlander in your movie reaction channel.
Who wants to live forever and masters of the universe from highlander the series also awesome
All respect, but it's not a Freddie epilogue. Brian wrote it for Highlander. Freddie hadn't been diagnosed. If you like to think that, you certainly can, I'm not suggesting otherwise and just using your comment as a jumping off point. I just get very impatient with people in general connecting every Queen song either to Freddie being gay or Freddie dying. It's just not the case. It's an insult to the band to think they wrote over and over again about such limited topics. Sorry to use your comment as an impetus to getting that off my chest ;) Have a good day/night.
@@JanS1 I know what the song was written for, I know it was before his diagnosis. It was years later when I heard it again that if felt like it had new meaning in hindsight. As misplaced as your rant was I am happy you were able knock some of that chip off your shoulder.
Every time I see a reaction to Queen it makes me realize how much I miss Freddie. Gone but not forgotten. ❤️. Thank you for this reaction.
One of the biggest influences on Queen for this song was "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin.
Possibly my very favorite Queen song. It has all the best of everything the band had to offer in one song. And to think Freddie did this insane singing in ONE TAKE, while being literally at death's doorstep.
Till the end of time we will always love you Freddie, and all of Queen.
YES WOW! Another QUEEN masterpiece! I actually think your description of 'movie' is a good one. I think all QUEEN songs/lyrics/videos are like movies. They all tell a story/have a message. Freddie is like a 'narrator'. QUEEN songs are full on 'productions' I LOVE FREDDIE/QUEEN.
RIP Freddie❤
Love you, Freedie. He was such a talent. I can't imagine making this he of music knowing how sick you are. And this song, just hits you heart. Thanks for this one.
Great and VERY underrated song. =)
When I first heard this, I wasn't keen because it felt like Queen were trying to do another Bohemian Rhapsody, but then I found out how ill Freddie was at the time and realised it was a reflection of what was going through his mind and how he was seeing the world for what it was, and how people should never allow themselves to be controlled by the evil powers that be. I also love Heaven For Everyone written by Roger Taylor for his own solo album, with Freddie intended on guest vocals, but they also recorded Freddie doing a lead version which ended up on the Made In Heaven album 4 years after he died. When you hear the lyrics, you feel that it could so easily have been written by Freddie and how, because of his illness, he was noticing the things that really mattered in the world .
Each band member was done in the style of a different artist. Freddie,da Vinci, Brian Victorian etchings, Roger Jackson Pollack, and John Picasso.
A Innuendo is a secret in plain sight and he was dying when they made this song.
Those were the days of our lives, and Bijou are two songs off this album that are worth trying out. Innuendo is queen's last album with Freddie. Another English artist to check is Level 42, Something about you is great. Rip Freddie 😔
Killer song for Freddie at the end, total Queen epic and amazing composition. For another in a similar vein but from early in their career, try Liar, where once again the entire band shines. Enjoy! 🎵🎸🎹🎶
Might be my fav by them. So much packed into one song.
I was already a huge fan at the age of 25 when that album dropped, had been since hearing 'Fat Bottom Girls' when I was 13. I knew he was sick, and you could see that in his last music video, 'These Are The Days Of Our Lives'. And then he was gone. Freddie stands as the only 'celebrity' whose death brought me to tears. He was so much more than a 'celebrity', he was a human being who loved and shared his heart with the world through his voice and music. Watching this brought the remembrance of all that washing back on me and I find myself in tears again, tears of happiness that his voice is still spreading that magic to the world. To me that means that his spirit is still alive and well. Thank y'all for this. Truly.
Innuendo is the little sister of Bohemian Rhapsody. Thank You ☮
Fun fact: the flamenco guitar is performed by Steve Howe of Yes, Asia and GTR fame. Queen guitarist Brian May invited Steve to listen to the recordings, insisting that Steve should play on something, but for the longest time, Steve refused. He said that what he heard was already perfect. Then he stumbled across this section that could benefit from some flamenco guitar, something that Brian May - at the time - couldn't really do that well. Now, when Steve had found a way to actually contribute, he happily obliged and recorded said segment for the song.
Watched this today and the comments below express so much that I was thinking. A message of hope from a man who was dying. The video company that produced it actually won an award.
At this point, the band knew this would be Freddie’s last album; on some songs, he could only sing a phrase at a time before he had to rest. So I think they put everything they had into it. Not every song is serious-there are some real rockers here and some silliness too-but “Innuendo” is a serious take about issues that meant something to the the band.
I have never heard this one. Great to be introduced!
My favourite Queen song. The transition back to the start again, after the most incredible drumming and guitar work, gives me goosebumps every time
My absolute favorite Queen song and album! Also, if you liked the Nuevo Flamenco guitar solo, take a listen to Zagros by Strunz & Farah.
Roger and Freddie were the main writers on this one. Because songwriting credit is something close to my heart...overall Queen main songwriter credits:
Freddie Mercury: 71
Brian May: 64
Roger Taylor: 33
John Deacon: 26
Freddie wrote, when it comes to studio albums and bonus tracks, 70 songs for Queen. This made him the main songwriter for Queen, however, the band's guitarist Brian May was also a close second. Freddie's first songs for Queen were from their debut album, Queen, for which he wrote five songs.
And Mr. Steve Howe of Yes on classic/Spanish guitar in the flamenco section in the middle. :-)
This song was never played by Queen live in concert. Freddy was so sick at the time of recording that Brian thought that he would have to take over lead vocals. But, as the story goes, Freddy climbed out of his sick bed, drank most of a bottle of Vodka, then recorded the song almost in one go. Just a few tidy ups. This is one of my favourite Queen songs.
To get an idea of how Freddy looked towards the end, watch "These are the days of our lives". It was Freddy's goodbye song to the world. One you know that and gaze on how he looked, it will bring tears to your eyes.
Another song where Freddy was beginning to "show" the effects of Aids was "I'm going slightly Mad". So Freddy and the others dressed up and wore tons of makeup to protect Freddy. He simply loved the craziness of the song.
Freddie is on his way out and he can put out vocals like this. 👍
It was a miracle that they were able to do another studio album.
this is a masterpiece....the video also won several awards!!!
The great Steve Howe (from Yes)guesting on Spanish guitar in the middle
A different Queen great showing the genius of Mercury and the rest of the band
As a small child I remember the movie Flash Gordon, Queen did all the music. They also did the music for the film The Highlander, the album is called Princes of The Universe.
Great songs like, Princes of the Universe, Who Wants To Live Forever, I Want The Prize. Great album and great movie.
There's a lot of deeper meaning songs in Queen's catalogue. Freddie was a very deeply feeling person, very observant of the world and of life, he wrote with a lot of passion for everything he thought and felt. The whole band wrote with a lot of intention. A really good one and a super fun one that has deeper meaning is their song "One Vision". One of my person favorites I think you guys would love that one. Also you need to check out "Show Must Go On" and "We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions" - listen to those two back to back in that order, it's how they're meant to be heard.
The brilliant and varied animations set an artistic stage, conjure a versatile and wide-ranging creative force.
The graphic representations of Freddy reinforce his absence. We'll not see him do this in the flesh, but are left with manipulated images to conjure his presence, charisma and vitality.
Musically, a muscular Queen power ballady sort of edifice. A towering sound they've shown themselves capable of before. Wasn't previously familiar with this one. Wow. So long, Freddie, thanks for dropping in.
Show must Go On I've heard of but not Inuendo.My husband watched y'all and I liked watching with him so I watched to but usually on one phone But he and I were together since 2-4-12 and bad things happened between us and don't believe we can be together anymore. So I still watch,he can't right now because where he's at. I love y'all, it's a little hard doing things I used to always do together.
You can’t listen to this without acknowledging the hat tip Queen gives to Led Zeppelin, as the beginning is heavily inspired by Kashmir. Freddie’s vocals even have a Plant-esque sound. A lot of singers could mimic or imitate Plant, but Freddie let you know what he was doing, but still made it his own. Rip Merc!
Oh my, I do love this song. Became a fan when I swiped my brothers Queen cassette…. Yes, I said cassette, I’m old. Lol
That is Steve Howe from yes on the flamingo acoustic guitar.
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This right here I think is one of the really great Queen songs. One they're best without a doubt. One of my favorite. Such a great song.
My 2 favourite Queen songs are "Who Wants To Live Forever" & "The Show Must Go On". You will love them both.
All I have to say is WOW!!!
You should listen to "These Are the Days of Our Lives ". It's on the Innuendo album as well and is just beautiful. Even more heartbreaking knowing Freddie wrote it as he knew he would die soon because he was so sick at the time.
In an age in which people are quick to take offence and almost argue that they have a right not be offended by anything at all, the line is a nice reminder that one's the things that made Freddie unique was was his penchant for outrageousness, and it's quite important to remember that even though the world of 2022 loves Freddie unequivocally, he was not a politically correct man a good deal of the time. I don't think the world would have been a better place if he'd been anything other than who he was. Keep on smiling, tread that fine line, and whatever will be will be.
This is the title track from their final album before Freddie died of HIV/AIDS in late 1991. Recording this album probably shortened Freddie's life by a month or two. Several of the songs were Freddie saying goodbye. I was working at Tower Records when it was released. With the news of his death, the album suddenly made sense. It was devastating, and it's still a difficult listen. Check out "The Show Must Go On" next.
Queen are brilliant! Try some early songs such as I'm In Love With My car or Liar.
Best reactors on TH-cam for sure BUT Jay you always say YOU HAVE TO GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT and we've been asking for Bee Gees "Love so right " for a while now. I'm telling you it's just as good as "To much heaven ". Like I said, best channel on TH-cam. Keep em coming guys!
You will be surprised, I think, by this beautiful, already classic, music! 🎶🎶🎸🎸💕
This is from the last Queen album before Freddie's death, released only a few months prior. It is a bit of an odd song, and album for that matter. Then again I suppose realizing that you don't have much time left will make you quite introspective. Innuendo is a truly great album, from the title track to "I'm Going Slightly Mad", to "These Are The Days Of Our Lives" and finishing with "The Show Must Go On".
Breaks my heart to hear this song & album .. RIP Freddie, the world misses you 💗
Queen: "Should the next song be rock, theatrical, flamenco, classical, or metal?"
Queen: "Yes."
My favorite Queen piece but so many other great songs on this album, which also happens to be my favorite album from them :) It’s like everything they wanted to say. Last words.
I remember hearing that for the first time and after it ended i just sat in my room for straight 10 minutes, thinking how good it was and how much true is. Really one special song ❤