All of the members of Queen are awesome. May’s guitar is magical. Roger’s drums are to die for, and John was/is the solid ground, both musically and I think in terms of holding the whole band and all its personalities together.
I recently worked at NIST (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY). Basically, they make the standard of weights and measurements around the world. As an admin asst., I was surrounded by some of the world's top biologists, scientists, and physicists. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they are very artistic people. They do it all. They sing, sculpt, paint, cook, play instruments, make their own (excellent) beer, the list doesn't end. They're not just nerds, they're humans. 🤓😍
I am convinced most of these so called reaction channels have heard most of the songs they react to for the "first time"... Even if you are from Bhutan, you must have heard this song.
I’m 35 and just heard it for the first time a couple years ago on the radio. Went home and googled the song to learn more and that was that. Very possible people haven’t heard it. In fact I think this is the first time I’ve listened to the song in full.
The woman's joy at being able to share something she values with the man she loves and his openness and willingness to accept it is so-o-o-o inspiring... God Bless them both!
Queen's set at the Live Aid performance in 1985 is regarded as the best live set in music EVER, and called "20 minutes that changed rock history." You should also check out "Somebody to Love" live in Montreal 1981 for an awesome performance,,,particularly when you realize no autotune, no lip-sync, etc. Just four guys singing and playing their own instruments.
No one? Well, you're one. I'm another. Queen was a big deal when I was in Jr. High and High School, so that's about 1100 other people. So, it isn't sad at all.
This song is absolutely awesome!! It mixes rock and opera. Most people over here in the UK know it word for word, it's an anthem for rock lovers all over the world!! Long live Queen ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️
We American kids of the 70's know it by rote, as well! When Wayne's World came out in early '92, a whole new generation got very familiar with it, too. It's iconoclastic - - just like Queen, itself!
you really gonna trip when you find out Queen did 'Another One Bites the Dust', 'We are the champions', and 'We will rock you'...among MANY other hits!!!
Anytime anyone says, "I've never heard of Queen or heard them before", you play We Are The Champions/We Will Rock you, and they immediately say, "oh, they did THAT? I know that."
No one who hasn't heard it before has NO IDEA what they are about to hear. This band blew everything away in their time. The lead singer had an amazing range. The lead guitarist was not just an amazing guitarist he also is a genuine astrophysicist an brought that into his song writing (listen to their song '39). They blew a generation away.
Me three. I got to see Freddie the first time from the front row (he actually sweat on me!), best show ever! Got to see him 2 more times after this!!! LOVE IT!
It literally warms my heart to see people watch this. Arguably the best piece of music the UK ever produced. Once you know the background to this song too. Freddie Mercury died of aids and whilst this song sounds like it's written about that, it was written prior to him falling sick and being diagnosed. Freddie Mercury struggled with his sexuality and this is allegedly about the death of his old self and coming out as gay. If you think the music has levels, the lyrics have a whole new dimension!
Yeah, after hearing this over and over again, I think it starts out as a suicide note because the character is gay. The person he killed is himself. He is challenged by the "gods" as gay after his death in the second part and they deny him. and the third part is his "fuck you" to all that shit.
This song, is probably one of the most beautiful songs that has been made in the whole 20th century. That simple.. This is a pure masterpiece, a piece of art. Period
Please don’t watch their story in the movie Bohemian rhapsody, most of it takes a lot of liberties with the truth and moves timelines around Willy nilly. Look for a decent documentary on them at least....or just view their 20min set at Live Aid. Just not the movie.
Music has sadly suffered since Freddie left us. To appreciate his genius fully, they need to go and watch the 1985 Live Aid concert - the crowd adore him.
Freddie Mercury: "I have this song, but parts of it are really orchestral. We need violins and an entire string section." Brian May: "Nah, I got this."
This song was originally made to be 3 songs but then Freddie moved it into one. And that’s why it has so many different sounds to it. I’m so glad he did that and Queen released it as a one track song. It’s timeless. Love Queen and I love this song
Queen is legendary. They didn't just bridge different genres, they defined an era, and reshaped the entire world of rock. Like Michael Jackson and the Beatles, these guys did it in a way that will live on in music history. Many have been inspired by them, even more have taken from them something to build their own personal identity, but Queen, like only a few others, will never be replaced or forgotten.
I wonder how many people don't think they know any Queen songs without realising that "We will Rock You", "We are the Champions" and "Another one bites the dust" are all theirs. At the time, "Another one bites the dust" was a huge hit in the ghettos in America, where most people believed they were black artists when they heard them on the radio.
The greatest band of all time! They cover every style, every genre. Literally every song is a masterpiece. And there aren't enough words to describe Freddie's genius!!
every style every genre from before 1980 then but no more. I never heard them doing House/Hardstyle so ever style and genre nope. One o the most important bands in history yes but the greatest one.. again nope. Do we like it; yes but stay objectively
Not accurate...they all sing...those high notes are the drummer Roger Taylor. Gotta give this whole group props on the music & singing- most of the song was written by Freddie
@@Christoff070 I'd start with killer queen, then a night at the opera, live at Wembley is a great album and would give you an idea how good they were, live, but if you find the greatest hits it would more than satisfy. "Love of my life", is a favorite, "bicycle race" is fun, "seven seas of rye"... The list is long but they're all great for one reason or another. Enjoy👍
Songs I'd recommend would be killer queen we will rock you fat bottom girls crazy little about love there's so many to name Freddie mercury could sing the hell out of anything queen Is in my opinion the best classic rock band ever
A little bit of Queen trivia...the first part of this song is not them harmonizing. It's Freddy Mercury singing in several keys cut in the studio. This is why that part of the song was never sung live.
My nan had this playing as the final song at her funeral, church full of people with tears running down their faces rocking their heads, just what she would of wanted bless her, really glad you both enjoyed this one 👍😃
I was 16years old and in High School when this song came out. One of the kids in my history class would start singing this at least once a week, then the whole class would join in even the teacher. I still smile to think about those days. Nothing really matters anyone can see, nothing really matters to me.
Oh my goodness I did NOT even realize y'all hadn't reacted to this yet. This song is what instantly drew me to Mr Video a few months ago & started my addiction to reaction videos. I cannot tell you how HAPPY this makes me 😁😁😁😁😁Love love love Queen & this is THE Queen song. The lead singer is Freddie Mercury & he is 🔥🔥🔥 I love him so much I named a sassy cat Freddie 😼Unfortunately, Freddie died of AIDS (one of the first known celebrities to be taken by that terrible disease). Have I mentioned how HAPPY I am watching y'all react to this?! OMG I could keep blabbering forever 😅I'm going to watch it again when it's over. Love y'all 💞💞💞💞💞
Scarlet you are right about the legends known as Queen & Freddie Mercury as he is the G.O.A.T.! But one correction being the first celebrity to die of AIDS was actually Liberace, but they quite often dressed the same🤔
Long live the relevance of Freddie Mercury's mastercraft talent as a showman, show writer and his position as the GOAT singer for the ages that even when equal skills like range of pure octaves and level of note articulation, his voices power through emotion is a signature that we never have and likely won't in our lifetime so many thanks to Freddie and I'm sorry Michael your were great and definitely the GOAT at turning everything he touched to gold making him the most popular singer & entertainer ever between moon walking and the glove, but even Mikey couldn't hang with Freddie's use of his vocal instrument!!!
Never heard of the group he says.... bet he knows... We will Rock You and We are The Champions. Most people know these songs regardless of age. Love the reactions and her enthusiasm for this magnificent song.
I’ve been a fan since 1974. This came out in 75 & is the first music video to promote a song. Queen are credited in starting MTV. This band is legendary all 4 wrote hit songs & all had collage degrees. Freddie Mercury greatest frontman/vocalist of all time, degree in graphic design. Died in 91 from aids. Dr Brian May PHD in Astrophysics works with NASA/ guitarist/vocals. Made with his Dad at 17 his own guitar still plays it in his 70’s. Roger Tayler drummer/vocals degree in Biology in 70’s. John Deacon bass/ degree in electronic engineer now retired. Brian & Roger still tour with Adam Lambert. There is no gene you can put them in cause they have done it all. Should do more songs & you’ll see there music is diverse. Most people do Sombody to Love 81 Montreal to start with. You really need headphones to listen to them. They are a great live band so you should do both. Ps Queen doesn’t block there videos. 👑👑👑👑
Everyone in the world would like to hear Queen once: Bohemian rhapsody - this song is recognized as the song of the millennium! We will Rock You We are the champions Another one bites the dast Somebody to love Don't stop me now I want to break free Show must go on and many other great hits.
What a fabulous reaction, hahaha! Been on the Queen bus since I was a teen, and we were buying their vinyl LPs in real time. I fills my heart with joy to see them still conquering hearts 50 years later!!!
OMG...Queen is the most amazing band from the 70's and 80's you have to do more of them!! Freddie Mercury is amazing and everything they did was over the top!! You should listen to the One Vision album!! Sadly he died of AIDS...world lost an amazing singer!!
Fun fact, the beginning of the song, the harmonies, it's all Freddie! He recorded all of those harmonies and then stacked them lol. Queen will FOREVER be Iconic. All Hail, Queen! 👑🤟
I'd never say that Kanye hasn't had a massive impact on the sound of modern rap music, but you have a point. Queen was on a different level when it came to their craft.
You are not telling me my man has t heard of queen! We will rock you, we are the champions, another one bites the dust. Guys please do somebody to love Montreal 81 live version next. Trust me his voice is even better live!!!
Side note: the lead guitarist, Brian May, is a member of MENSA, his IQ is somewhere north of 165+, and he's an ASTROPHYSICIST in his spare time....like his hobby is Advanced Calculus and Astrophysics....✌🏻
“Another one bites the dust” by them in my opinion, is the best rock song EVER! If that song doesn’t make you wanna get up and boogie, check your pulse, you may be dead 🤘🏾💪🏾
Girl, inside you have the soul of a true rocker!!!! You were wailing to that song. Love it!!! Still unbelievable to me that there are people on earth that never heard of this song OR this group. Rock & Roll will NEVER die!!
R.I.P Freddie Mercury the intro isn't the band harmonizing it's freddie mercury singing at different levels thats why they never performed that part live queen is a very talented great band with a lot of great music all of the members have written a number one hit song for the band can all play different instruments are great vocalist and they all have college degrees freddie mercury graphic design and art john deacon electrical engineering roger taylor biology and dr brian may astrophysics phd you have probably heard one or more of their songs but just didnt know it was their song🔥🎶🔥
This is about a man facing execution in the morning and has to cope with the idea he is about to do. The song is incredibly complex and goes through many transitions. To make this song no a days would be near impossible. The man was a genius and had the whole song laid out in his head. It combines something like 24 tracks perfectly synchronized. The lyrics are actually pretty simple and do not progress, but instead the music progresses and changes as he goes though different levels of blame, acceptance, fear, an sadness about his impending death. There is a video about the making of this song and it is well worth watching. Think, this song is almost 50 years old (1975).
No it isn't . The song was about Freddie coming to terms with his sexuality. When he says he '' Killed a man'' he means he is getting rid of the man that used to pretend to be straight, and is going, in future, to be himself, a gay man.
@@goldylocks3904 Metaphorically yes. I was talking about the literally meaning of what he was talking about. The fact that he was comparing the two shows how messed up he was about it. I also thought the way they worded... "Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, Now he's dead" Nobody says pulled MY trigger, I always though it more likely it was not a gun he was taking about and his "trigger" referred to him... ejaculating. I just find it ironic as this song was released in 1975, he got AIDS in 1987 and dies in 1991 from it. This would make his... gun more lethal than he knew...
@@jamesadair617 That might be a possible meaning behind it, but the what is being actually sung about is a man that shot and killed another man, was caught, and sentenced to death. And now he is looking back at what he did and what his life means and how it effects others including his mother.
You ever been to a sports event and heard We Will Rock You? Or We Are the Champions? Or Another One Bites the Dust? These are all big arena sports band songs.
The GOAT! Half - Queen's catalogue is absolutely required in your music journey. It's like not knowing Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd's music. This is definitely another one of the masters and a household name is lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie was special. He was a frontman. Probably one of the best of all time. Play Queen and the masses will come lol....including me! A big hello to you and Jai from Canada. I love your channel.
This song is almost 50 years old, this is not a song this is ART spread by a genius one of the greatest most talented singer, performer ever. Even in extreme pain, could barely walk or stand he carried on right to the end to be THE BEST ever. Gone too soon but what a legacy he left. Love you for ever R.I P Freddie ps:Jai you are fantastic.
Freddie Mercury: the greatest front man ever, IMO the greatest male vocalist ever and the greatest stage performer of all time, alongside Michael Jackson. It's those 2 then everyone else. Queen is one of the greatest bands ever. The drummer, Roger Taylor, has better vocals than most other lead singers. Keep going with these reactions (Live Aid '85 in full and Somebody to Love in Montreal '81 for sure)! Also, several of their songs are anthems you've heard at every major US sports event. I guarantee you've been a Queen fan all your life - you just didn't know it lol
Harrison Fived Actually I thought for a long time that Freddie had the largest range of any singer. But it turns out that Axl Rose does, with Mariah Carey second. Everybody loves all their hits, but my favorite of theirs is a little more obscure to most ppl. It’s “Who Wants to Live Forever” from the soundtrack they wrote for the movie “Highlander”.
And Freddie had an edge on M.J. only because he could change his vocal range to any genre of music. Rock, blues, opera, etc...whereas M.J. was one genre. Queen couldn't be put in any kind of classification because they were all over the board genre wise
@@kelleeholmes9448 Yeah, but he couldn’t dance at all. So he didn’t have an edge as a performer. MJ is STILL considered one of, if not THE, best singer/dancer ever. No performances of Queen stand out as much as MJ performances. Those were and still are iconic. Queen doesn’t have a “Moonwalk” moment, or “Thriller” caliber video or the gravity-defying lean during “Smooth Criminal” thanks to MJ patented shoes he invented. There is no comparison between Freddie and MJ. That’s why MJ was so, so, so much bigger.
Her excitement and love for this song is how everyone in the world feels about this song lol
That has been my favorite Queen song for at least 40 years. I have listened thousands of times and have the same reaction she did every time.
This song came out when I was a teenager. When it played on the radio, everybody stopped what they were doing and listened
This song brings out so many levels of the feels. Yasssssssss QUEEN!!!
Onggg qi live in the hood but I have a versatile taste in music people mistake me for only listening to trap music
Bro Jai is so feeling this from the get!!
The guitar player, Brian May, has a PHD in Astrophysics. He is literally a rocket scientist.
Plus he was the chancellor of a university and built his own electric guitar from scratch. I think he even hand-wound the pick ups.
All of the members of Queen are awesome. May’s guitar is magical. Roger’s drums are to die for, and John was/is the solid ground, both musically and I think in terms of holding the whole band and all its personalities together.
@@lkayh John made an amp made out of scraps from a dumpster allowing Brian's guitar to make unique sounds
Not surprising he is so good at guitar. Music is so math based.
I recently worked at NIST (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & TECHNOLOGY). Basically, they make the standard of weights and measurements around the world. As an admin asst., I was surrounded by some of the world's top biologists, scientists, and physicists. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they are very artistic people. They do it all. They sing, sculpt, paint, cook, play instruments, make their own (excellent) beer, the list doesn't end. They're not just nerds, they're humans. 🤓😍
Go all the way down the Queen rabbit hole! Not one bad song.
Exactly what I was gonna suggest. Maybe the most talented band ever
I totally agree - go all the way down the Queen rabbit hole!
The entire album is incredible...👊👍😎
@@UltimateAPBTS Their entire discography is incredible very few duds in queens back catalogue
Even Radio Gaga, my least favourite popular queen song, is pretty good.
If the first "Mama....oooOOooOOO..." didn't give you goosebumps you're not human
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Me "guess i should start being more productive with my time"
Also me "just spent 3 hours watching people react to queen" 😂😂😂
Lol same
patents.justia.com/inventor/john-st-clair?page=2 ...also been more "productive" lol-just a very clever ruse I'd say 😉
Same
Hahahah I love you and same !!!
Same Thing but with Nirvana 😅
How can someone not have heard Bohemian Rhapsody? It's like walking outside at night and noticing the moon in the sky in surprise.
Right?
I am convinced most of these so called reaction channels have heard most of the songs they react to for the "first time"... Even if you are from Bhutan, you must have heard this song.
Oh my gosh, what you said is so freaking funny! Thanks for that
I’m 35 and just heard it for the first time a couple years ago on the radio. Went home and googled the song to learn more and that was that. Very possible people haven’t heard it. In fact I think this is the first time I’ve listened to the song in full.
@@veronicab.3031 guess you’ve lived under a rock for 35 years, because that’s just sad! 😂😂
The woman's joy at being able to share something she values with the man she loves and his openness and willingness to accept it is so-o-o-o inspiring... God Bless them both!
Facts!!!!!
Pure love ❤❤❤
What a beautiful, respectful couple 💕
@Melissa Faye sheesh
Right! I love these videos and their genuine love for music comes through. They're great.
How surprised do you think he will be finding out that we are the champions and we will rock you are queen songs.
And Another one bites the dust!
This song is considered a musical masterpiece amongst music experts.
This and stairway to heaven too!!
@@lg1799 Yeah both my favorite song
this a masterpiece throughout the entire universe
And people wonder why we like classic rock so much.
Queen's set at the Live Aid performance in 1985 is regarded as the best live set in music EVER, and called "20 minutes that changed rock history." You should also check out "Somebody to Love" live in Montreal 1981 for an awesome performance,,,particularly when you realize no autotune, no lip-sync, etc. Just four guys singing and playing their own instruments.
Yes!Yes!Yes!
Yep! Thats two brilliant reactions to do
Yes please
The Live Aid performance is a must see!
"The note heard round the world"....💖🎶 ' AAAAAAAY OH ' !
Everybody else: you can't do 3 music styles in one and then make it sound like an opera!
Queen: Hold my beer.
You mean hold my Wine and Beer and Joint.
ALL AT FUCKIN ONCE.
"I'll [bleep]ing *do* it, darling."
@@darastarscream
Said with a faboulous pose.
They're still holding Queen's beer. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Her majesty the Queen, she is not confined by nothing but perfect beauty and harmony.
He is going thru the 5 stages of grief,,,sorrow...bargaining...denial.....and finally acceptance.
It's rumoured to be about him coming to terms with being gay. How he must kill off his old self.
“fat bottom girls”. Way before baby got back.
Great song as well
Live version
YES!!!
💯🤘🤘
YEP. I heard it back in the 80's when I was in middle school LOL. Sir-Mix-a-Lot wasn't the first to talk about juicy butts LOL
The sad part is no one knows Queen is the same band that sings We will Rock You. But its played in every sporting event.
that was my childhood song lmao
everyone knows that
@@nomadcompany apparently not, they said they never heard of queen,, blows my mind but I am an 70/80's girl so I grew up with their music
No one? Well, you're one. I'm another. Queen was a big deal when I was in Jr. High and High School, so that's about 1100 other people. So, it isn't sad at all.
@@FindingMyLight Half said that, not Jai. Jai repeatedly asked Half if he was sure he hadn't heard it, indicating that she, in fact, had heard of it.
Freddy Mercury. One of the greatest voices in music history.
This song is absolutely awesome!! It mixes rock and opera. Most people over here in the UK know it word for word, it's an anthem for rock lovers all over the world!! Long live Queen ❤️❤️ ❤️❤️
For real
We American kids of the 70's know it by rote, as well! When Wayne's World came out in early '92, a whole new generation got very familiar with it, too. It's iconoclastic - - just like Queen, itself!
Freddy Mercury God rest his soul !!!
Hi from Germany from a 62 years old. Know all the words by heart either. This epic piece of music is part of my DNA.
and here in Australia 🇦🇺✌🏼
you really gonna trip when you find out Queen did 'Another One Bites the Dust', 'We are the champions', and 'We will rock you'...among MANY other hits!!!
Yesyesyes
I got Under Pressure stuck in my head after watching this..musical titans in that video too.
Also "We will Rock you.
@@bunglebongbunglerungle3725 they said that lol
Freddie Mercury was the greatest vocalist to ever grace the Earth with his presence.
Factually correct
No doubt..
One of for DAMN sure!
I think you're getting a little carried away there.
@@isadormoti6977 ok then, who is better?
Anytime anyone says, "I've never heard of Queen or heard them before", you play We Are The Champions/We Will Rock you, and they immediately say, "oh, they did THAT? I know that."
No one who hasn't heard it before has NO IDEA what they are about to hear. This band blew everything away in their time. The lead singer had an amazing range. The lead guitarist was not just an amazing guitarist he also is a genuine astrophysicist an brought that into his song writing (listen to their song '39). They blew a generation away.
Freddie's vocal range was amazing.
Dr (Sir) Brian May.
Freddie mercury had one of the best voices of all time!! And the best entertainer too. RIP Freddie ❤️
This genius song is 45 years old, and I've been lucky enough to have seen it performed live several times.
Me too!
Me three. I got to see Freddie the first time from the front row (he actually sweat on me!), best show ever! Got to see him 2 more times after this!!! LOVE IT!
@@mercuryangel9223 How old are y'all?
Same and I'm 60. (to answer the "never ask a woman that question" question) Well only twice for me.
@@nanner3200 I'll be 60 later this year 😊
This is one of the most iconic songs in music history... Queen one of the most iconic rock bands of ALL TIME..
Here in Nor Cal. On the classic rock staions When "We will rock you" plays you can bet your farm "we are the champions" plays next.
I love seeing people discover the genius of Freddie Mercury for the first time.
Bohemian Rhapsody is pretty much Freddie's greatest masterpiece.
Freddie Mercurys' life and legacy will live on and never die! One of THE greatest singers of ALL TIME!
One of the greatest performers, period! He knew how to put on a great show.
they are in a better place, together with MJ and Elvis
@@xxsmash_euestiveaqui7529 Can you imagine that. Freddie up there, Jimi in May's place, Moon on Drums.............
There’s something magical seeing someone fall in love with a song that you loved for years
RIP Freddie, you are missed...
I just love the way that she knew what you were in for and enjoyed every minute of letting it hit you in the face with Queen.
I guarantee you will recognize at least two queen songs if you've ever been to a live sports event. You know Queen, you just don't know it yet.
The lady’s got good taste. Let her lead more. Love you.
It literally warms my heart to see people watch this. Arguably the best piece of music the UK ever produced. Once you know the background to this song too. Freddie Mercury died of aids and whilst this song sounds like it's written about that, it was written prior to him falling sick and being diagnosed. Freddie Mercury struggled with his sexuality and this is allegedly about the death of his old self and coming out as gay. If you think the music has levels, the lyrics have a whole new dimension!
stevenmorris1986 - I've never heard this interpretation of the lyrics before but it seems entirely feasible.
@@williamevans9426 the band themselves said the lyrics are meaningless
How does anyone not know who Queen is!!!!🤯🤯🤯🤯
Yeah, after hearing this over and over again, I think it starts out as a suicide note because the character is gay. The person he killed is himself. He is challenged by the "gods" as gay after his death in the second part and they deny him. and the third part is his "fuck you" to all that shit.
Yes one of the best kiddo
Freddie was a true talent, musicianship, vocals and a unbelievable showman. 🤩
Truth!
This song, is probably one of the most beautiful songs that has been made in the whole 20th century. That simple.. This is a pure masterpiece, a piece of art. Period
If it is the best from the 20th century, if must be the best ever too...
Which it definitely is
Queen is a rabbit hole worth going down, they are truly amazing ..Freddie was the bomb, his voice ..unreal ..RIP ..so many good songs!
Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time. Watch their story in the movie Bohemian Rhapsody"
Please don’t watch their story in the movie Bohemian rhapsody, most of it takes a lot of liberties with the truth and moves timelines around Willy nilly. Look for a decent documentary on them at least....or just view their 20min set at Live Aid. Just not the movie.
I agree
95% of that movie was fabrication. Do not watch that movie and expect to know anything accurate about the band's history
It floors me how anyone has never heard of Queen. They were a staple in our growing up music library back in the 70's So glad you love them too! ❤
Jai feeling that shiiishhh 😂😂😂 I love it
Hey Mr Video the man who started my addiction ❤️🥰🤗
Lol 😂 she was getting the classical ghost 👻 #Iseethatcheckmark 😂💪🏾
Hi, Mr. Video !
Dear Mr. Video, Please react to Steely Dan - Peg..........Sincerely, Smitty
#MrVideo great seeing you here :)
I'm older and it floors me when there's folks out there that's never heard this song. Musical genius of Freddie Mercury on full display right there!
If she could just stop saying "way back then". We did have electricity and everything back then.
@@orbuckeye896 Right!? LOL And to this day... the best music has to offer imo.
I'm younger in my 20s and it floors me when people haven't heard of this wtf
Music has sadly suffered since Freddie left us. To appreciate his genius fully, they need to go and watch the 1985 Live Aid concert - the crowd adore him.
Freddie Mercury: "I have this song, but parts of it are really orchestral. We need violins and an entire string section."
Brian May: "Nah, I got this."
Yo Half, can't believe you haven't heard this, basically our unofficial national anthem in the UK 😂
I was thinking the same thing! From the U.S. tho 😁
Now listen to Angelina Jordan sing this on America's Got Talent.
of the world*
Why would he know the UK's unofficial national anthem?
NO, We are the Champions is our anthem, true story :D
This song was originally made to be 3 songs but then Freddie moved it into one. And that’s why it has so many different sounds to it. I’m so glad he did that and Queen released it as a one track song. It’s timeless. Love Queen and I love this song
You guys were just blessed to hear one of the most talented singer ever. One of the best bands ever
THE best
You've got a weird glitch, your pc is inserting "one of" at random 😊
@@erikleite839 That's your opinion. For me not the best.
Queen is legendary. They didn't just bridge different genres, they defined an era, and reshaped the entire world of rock. Like Michael Jackson and the Beatles, these guys did it in a way that will live on in music history. Many have been inspired by them, even more have taken from them something to build their own personal identity, but Queen, like only a few others, will never be replaced or forgotten.
they did not brigge genres the are a genre all of thier own
''Never heard it, not even the band Queen''
Where have you been, a severe coma ?
I wonder how many people don't think they know any Queen songs without realising that "We will Rock You", "We are the Champions" and "Another one bites the dust" are all theirs.
At the time, "Another one bites the dust" was a huge hit in the ghettos in America, where most people believed they were black artists when they heard them on the radio.
I’m a new subscriber to your channel and you’ve become one of my favourite reaction channels. Keep up the great work !!
@@jamesleate pretty much what I was thinking!
Almost like they are ....lying
This song is 50 years old in 2025. I will be 65 and saw them in concert in 1977. There has never been anything close since.
The greatest band of all time! They cover every style, every genre. Literally every song is a masterpiece. And there aren't enough words to describe Freddie's genius!!
every style every genre from before 1980 then but no more. I never heard them doing House/Hardstyle so ever style and genre nope.
One o the most important bands in history yes but the greatest one.. again nope.
Do we like it; yes but stay objectively
Y'all talk like it was the olden days..we were rockin' back in the day. When Freddie Mercury died we were all heartbroken.
Right on.
Still heartbroken 💔
Freddie (lead singer) recorded all the voices throughout the first part of the song. Those harmonies were all him. Dude is ridiculously talented
Not accurate...they all sing...those high notes are the drummer Roger Taylor. Gotta give this whole group props on the music & singing- most of the song was written by Freddie
There's nothing like hearing that song for the first time, it's amazing. As a life long lover of Queen I'm stoked that you like it👍
What Queen albums/songs would you recommend for someone new
@@Christoff070 I'd start with killer queen, then a night at the opera, live at Wembley is a great album and would give you an idea how good they were, live, but if you find the greatest hits it would more than satisfy. "Love of my life", is a favorite, "bicycle race" is fun, "seven seas of rye"... The list is long but they're all great for one reason or another. Enjoy👍
Songs I'd recommend would be killer queen we will rock you fat bottom girls crazy little about love there's so many to name Freddie mercury could sing the hell out of anything queen Is in my opinion the best classic rock band ever
A little bit of Queen trivia...the first part of this song is not them harmonizing. It's Freddy Mercury singing in several keys cut in the studio. This is why that part of the song was never sung live.
Lynn E bit òf a pity, its Four parts , and 3 of them sang very well, surely the bass player could have learnt the 4th part.
@@docgonzales I don't know. You'd have to stab me for me to hit those notes. 🤣
@@DellyDoo, you're right. No other member of the band sings until the line beginning, "Thunderbolt and lightning..."
Queen, Montreal Live 1981 " Somebody to Love"
My nan had this playing as the final song at her funeral, church full of people with tears running down their faces rocking their heads, just what she would of wanted bless her, really glad you both enjoyed this one 👍😃
I was 16years old and in High School when this song came out. One of the kids in my history class would start singing this at least once a week, then the whole class would join in even the teacher. I still smile to think about those days. Nothing really matters anyone can see, nothing really matters to me.
Oh my goodness I did NOT even realize y'all hadn't reacted to this yet. This song is what instantly drew me to Mr Video a few months ago & started my addiction to reaction videos. I cannot tell you how HAPPY this makes me 😁😁😁😁😁Love love love Queen & this is THE Queen song. The lead singer is Freddie Mercury & he is 🔥🔥🔥 I love him so much I named a sassy cat Freddie 😼Unfortunately, Freddie died of AIDS (one of the first known celebrities to be taken by that terrible disease). Have I mentioned how HAPPY I am watching y'all react to this?! OMG I could keep blabbering forever 😅I'm going to watch it again when it's over. Love y'all 💞💞💞💞💞
Scarlet you are right about the legends known as Queen & Freddie Mercury as he is the G.O.A.T.! But one correction being the first celebrity to die of AIDS was actually Liberace, but they quite often dressed the same🤔
LOVE Mr. Video!!❤️✨
Long live the relevance of Freddie Mercury's mastercraft talent as a showman, show writer and his position as the GOAT singer for the ages that even when equal skills like range of pure octaves and level of note articulation, his voices power through emotion is a signature that we never have and likely won't in our lifetime so many thanks to Freddie and I'm sorry Michael your were great and definitely the GOAT at turning everything he touched to gold making him the most popular singer & entertainer ever between moon walking and the glove, but even Mikey couldn't hang with Freddie's use of his vocal instrument!!!
I love Mr. Video too
#Goosebumps
@@derekgimler7915 I think the Dad from the Brady bunch died of AIDS too.
Oh man take the Queen ride you’ll be glad u did! No one should go through life not knowing Queen they are legends.
This song is a literal masterpiece. Not a lot of people could produce something anywhere near this level of value.
Never heard of the group he says.... bet he knows... We will Rock You and We are The Champions. Most people know these songs regardless of age. Love the reactions and her enthusiasm for this magnificent song.
I’ve been a fan since 1974. This came out in 75 & is the first music video to promote a song. Queen are credited in starting MTV. This band is legendary all 4 wrote hit songs & all had collage degrees. Freddie Mercury greatest frontman/vocalist of all time, degree in graphic design. Died in 91 from aids. Dr Brian May PHD in Astrophysics works with NASA/ guitarist/vocals. Made with his Dad at 17 his own guitar still plays it in his 70’s. Roger Tayler drummer/vocals degree in Biology in 70’s. John Deacon bass/ degree in electronic engineer now retired. Brian & Roger still tour with Adam Lambert. There is no gene you can put them in cause they have done it all. Should do more songs & you’ll see there music is diverse. Most people do Sombody to Love 81 Montreal to start with. You really need headphones to listen to them. They are a great live band so you should do both. Ps Queen doesn’t block there videos. 👑👑👑👑
Love how open minded you both are to every genre of music. Fun, happy couple!
I just love Jai's reaction to this . Just pure joy in her facial expressions an all time classic tune from a timeless group 💘
Brian mays guitar solo 😮 always gives me the chills. Just beautiful and to think Freddie had to fight to get it released
One of the biggest and most popular bands of the 20th century and you have never heard of them how is that even possible.
Dude it's impossible you've never heard of queen, it's literally the most iconic band of all times
Queen is my favourite band of all time.
Legends
I love the way your missus keeps rocking along 🙂 but your still watching and understanding this great band QUEEN
Everyone in the world would like to hear Queen once:
Bohemian rhapsody - this song is recognized as the song of the millennium!
We will Rock You
We are the champions
Another one bites the dast
Somebody to love
Don't stop me now
I want to break free
Show must go on
and many other great hits.
Musical geniuses. That whole album is a trip. Each song unique and unexpected.
I’m obsessed with her smile. One of a kind.
What a fabulous reaction, hahaha!
Been on the Queen bus since I was a teen, and we were buying their vinyl LPs in real time.
I fills my heart with joy to see them still conquering hearts 50 years later!!!
OMG...Queen is the most amazing band from the 70's and 80's you have to do more of them!! Freddie Mercury is amazing and everything they did was over the top!! You should listen to the One Vision album!! Sadly he died of AIDS...world lost an amazing singer!!
My brother said he's never heard of Queen, I'll bet anyone that there's at least 3 songs out of their catalog that he's heard and has no idea
At least
We Will Rock You
We Are the Champions
Another One Bites the Dust
@@xShadowsOfChaos also, Under Pressure and probably all of the Queen songs played in TV commercials on a regular basis.
@@sadfaery dont stop me now was on that google photos commercial a few years ago
@@agny369 I heard Don't Stop Me Now on a T-Mobile ad just last night, too.
Fun fact, the beginning of the song, the harmonies, it's all Freddie! He recorded all of those harmonies and then stacked them lol. Queen will FOREVER be Iconic. All Hail, Queen! 👑🤟
I still cant believe everyone hasn't heard Queen. 70s had the greatest music.
Her knowing look at the camera at 4:31 when he says "I've never heard of Queen" is EVERYTHING.
FACTS!!!!!!! 💯👏🏼 🤍 it
Listen to it with headphones - the complexity of the sound production is amazing. And no one rocks a white leotard like Freddie!
This why I laugh when Kanye West says he's a genius
Right ;)
Aaaaaaaamennnnn!!! 😂💜💚💛✌️
Please warn a girl before you comment in future! i just laughed out a mouthful of hot coffee!
I'd never say that Kanye hasn't had a massive impact on the sound of modern rap music, but you have a point. Queen was on a different level when it came to their craft.
Brian Mayes has a PHD in astrophysics.... And been consulted by NASA.
People will still be listening to this song 100 years from now and will have the same reaction you just did!
You are not telling me my man has t heard of queen! We will rock you, we are the champions, another one bites the dust. Guys please do somebody to love Montreal 81 live version next. Trust me his voice is even better live!!!
Been hearing this song for over 40 years and I still 👏👏👏 everytime
You need to check out all of Queens music. Very talented.
Wish everyone wore headphones for this track. The song travels and you miss it without them. It adds yet another lever to an already amazing track.
Side note: the lead guitarist, Brian May, is a member of MENSA, his IQ is somewhere north of 165+, and he's an ASTROPHYSICIST in his spare time....like his hobby is Advanced Calculus and Astrophysics....✌🏻
Boy got his education first.
Fun fact the red guitar he's playing(nicknamed the red special) was actually made by him from an old table
@@thenerdytiger9306 he made it with his father.
@@jhoward923 yeah I know it's cool isn't it
He's Dr Brian May as he has a doctorate in astrophysics. All of Queen were highly educated.
Y'all need earphones ✌🏻💗
MOST DEFINITELY with this song!
That’s all Freddie in the intro. Brilliant.
Must do live.
No actually it is all four they just layered their voices by singing into a microphone at the same time.
Never hearing about one of the most iconic bands in the history of rock blows my mind
it's funny to see you folks enjoy such a classic rock song, but then it makes me feel old lol 😂👍
“Another one bites the dust” by them in my opinion, is the best rock song EVER! If that song doesn’t make you wanna get up and boogie, check your pulse, you may be dead 🤘🏾💪🏾
More of a funk song than a rock song. The bassist who wrote it admittedly bit off black funk. Michael Jackson encouraged them to release it.
Their lead guitarist, Brian May, was/is an astrophysicist.
He wasn't but now he is ;)
@@quinto34 My mistake
When the bard hybrids as a wizard
Brian wrote all the guitar solos in Freddie's songs.
@@RoverWaters what do you mean
"freddie's" songs?
Girl, inside you have the soul of a true rocker!!!! You were wailing to that song. Love it!!! Still unbelievable to me that there are people on earth that never heard of this song OR this group. Rock & Roll will NEVER die!!
It's always fun to see young people discover the magic of this song❣️
Sad thing is young people (15 and younger) listen only to modern songs which are all made by computer.
They don't seem that young tho. Hard to believe these reactors really don't know some of these VERY well known songs. 😏
Jai's headbanging makes me so happy.
R.I.P Freddie Mercury the intro isn't the band harmonizing it's freddie mercury singing at different levels thats why they never performed that part live queen is a very talented great band with a lot of great music all of the members have written a number one hit song for the band can all play different instruments are great vocalist and they all have college degrees freddie mercury graphic design and art john deacon electrical engineering roger taylor biology and dr brian may astrophysics phd you have probably heard one or more of their songs but just didnt know it was their song🔥🎶🔥
This is about a man facing execution in the morning and has to cope with the idea he is about to do. The song is incredibly complex and goes through many transitions. To make this song no a days would be near impossible. The man was a genius and had the whole song laid out in his head. It combines something like 24 tracks perfectly synchronized. The lyrics are actually pretty simple and do not progress, but instead the music progresses and changes as he goes though different levels of blame, acceptance, fear, an sadness about his impending death. There is a video about the making of this song and it is well worth watching. Think, this song is almost 50 years old (1975).
No it isn't . The song was about Freddie coming to terms with his sexuality. When he says he '' Killed a man'' he means he is getting rid of the man that used to pretend to be straight, and is going, in future, to be himself, a gay man.
@@goldylocks3904 Metaphorically yes. I was talking about the literally meaning of what he was talking about. The fact that he was comparing the two shows how messed up he was about it.
I also thought the way they worded... "Put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger,
Now he's dead" Nobody says pulled MY trigger, I always though it more likely it was not a gun he was taking about and his "trigger" referred to him... ejaculating. I just find it ironic as this song was released in 1975, he got AIDS in 1987 and dies in 1991 from it. This would make his... gun more lethal than he knew...
No it's not about that.. it's a more personal situation about the time Freddie coming out of closet and circumstances surrounding that.
@@jamesadair617 That might be a possible meaning behind it, but the what is being actually sung about is a man that shot and killed another man, was caught, and sentenced to death. And now he is looking back at what he did and what his life means and how it effects others including his mother.
I feel like a lot of those emotions were left to be interpreted by the listener
You’ve heard Queen songs,we will rock you and we are the champions is 2 everyone in the world has heard lol
You ever been to a sports event and heard We Will Rock You? Or We Are the Champions? Or Another One Bites the Dust? These are all big arena sports band songs.
Next up: Somebody to Love, live in Montreal 1981. You will not be disappointed!! ❤
Love this version
The GOAT! Half - Queen's catalogue is absolutely required in your music journey. It's like not knowing Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd's music. This is definitely another one of the masters and a household name is lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie was special. He was a frontman. Probably one of the best of all time. Play Queen and the masses will come lol....including me! A big hello to you and Jai from Canada. I love your channel.
This song is almost 50 years old, this is not a song this is ART spread by a genius one of the greatest most talented singer, performer ever. Even in extreme pain, could barely walk or stand he carried on right to the end to be THE BEST ever. Gone too soon but what a legacy he left. Love you for ever R.I P Freddie
ps:Jai you are fantastic.
Queen - Another one bites the dust. Funky!
GOTTA watch them live at Live Aid! A MILLION people in the audience! EPPIC 🥰🎶
For real tho, that concert is considered one of the best live performances. It was crazyyyyy, they gotta react to do it
I was thinking the same exact thing. I think I will be watching that next. To think he was pretty sick at that point and they were phenomenal!!
Freddie Mercury: the greatest front man ever, IMO the greatest male vocalist ever and the greatest stage performer of all time, alongside Michael Jackson. It's those 2 then everyone else. Queen is one of the greatest bands ever. The drummer, Roger Taylor, has better vocals than most other lead singers. Keep going with these reactions (Live Aid '85 in full and Somebody to Love in Montreal '81 for sure)! Also, several of their songs are anthems you've heard at every major US sports event. I guarantee you've been a Queen fan all your life - you just didn't know it lol
“Been a Queen fan all your life...you just didn’t know it!”
That is EXACTLY RIGHT!
Harrison Fived Actually I thought for a long time that Freddie had the largest range of any singer. But it turns out that Axl Rose does, with Mariah Carey second. Everybody loves all their hits, but my favorite of theirs is a little more obscure to most ppl. It’s “Who Wants to Live Forever” from the soundtrack they wrote for the movie “Highlander”.
And Freddie had an edge on M.J. only because he could change his vocal range to any genre of music. Rock, blues, opera, etc...whereas M.J. was one genre. Queen couldn't be put in any kind of classification because they were all over the board genre wise
@@kelleeholmes9448 Yeah, but he couldn’t dance at all. So he didn’t have an edge as a performer. MJ is STILL considered one of, if not THE, best singer/dancer ever. No performances of Queen stand out as much as MJ performances. Those were and still are iconic. Queen doesn’t have a “Moonwalk” moment, or “Thriller” caliber video or the gravity-defying lean during “Smooth Criminal” thanks to MJ patented shoes he invented. There is no comparison between Freddie and MJ. That’s why MJ was so, so, so much bigger.
@@kelleeholmes9448 yep, all the reasons why I put Freddie above MJ too. Freddie could do it all
This woman has the most beautiful smile on you tube. Charming couple.