First Time Hearing Queen - "Somebody to Love" (Montreal 1981) Reaction 

Reporter: “Freddie, what instrument do you play” Freddie Mercury: “I play the crowd, darling” Fucking legend (RIP)

You don't need to distort the screen for Queen videos, they are happy to have their music shared and enjoyed. It's Brian May and Roger Taylor singing backup. Roger is the one who can sing notes so high only dogs can hear them.

Roger Taylor's drumming and background vocals are epic.

Rodger tailors background vocals and drumming is fire

thank God, we live in a time when the Great Voices can be recorded and preserved for future generations!!❤

"What instrument do you play?" Freddie: "The audience".

Queen video won't be blocked if you get them from the official Queen channel. Loved your enthusiasm for this amazing band.

You will be amazed how many Queen-songs you actually DO know 🙂 Go on with LIVE AID 1985 - do the whole 20 minutes in one go!

Yay! This is the best live performance ever! I was in the center in the 8th row at this very concert! Could Freddie sing or what?? Great reaction, Shon. Thanks for doing this one. It brought back wonderful memories for me.

Masterpiece of a performance by Queen. Loved seeing your joy in the music.

Superman appreciated that Freddie wore his shirt... that is how great he was.

My forever 32 year old and I thought Freddie was one of the best vocalists, and the best front man, ever! I feel so blessed to have grown up on Queen's music.

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER FREDDIE MERCURY!! AND ROGER BANGING ON THE DRUMS HAD A BEAUTIFUL VOICE, THEY ALL DID!! THEY ALL PLAYED, WROTE, AND SANG MUSIC!!..ENJOY!

I get the silly giggles when younger people hear Queen. I'm as excited as you! Your reaction was awesome. ❤️ I've listened to so much Queen in my day one of my favorite songs is Delilah. It's about his cat. Lol. No one does reaction video to that one but seriously it's a great song.

Greatest rock front man of all time. Another legendary rock star and vocalist.

Roger Taylor, drummer and singer. He has some wonderful solo work also.

Next is the best rock performance of all time queen live aid 1985... They will shock for the performance the crowd control and most of all you will hear songs that I am certain you grew up with but just didn't know it was queen

This is an unbelievable performance and it is LIVE!! Only Freddie could pull this off and with Roger as his duet singer, the song is powerful and engaging. Queen has so many great songs and performances but for you to see how great the band is musically, I suggest Queen: White Queen, live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. There is an almost 2 minute instrumental section in that song where you get the opportunity to hear how tight and skilled each member of this band truly is. Freddie's vocals on that song are amazing, too. That show was on Christmas Eve and the song starts out with Freddie holding a glass of champagne after toasting the audience and wishing them a Merry Christmas. This is Freddie's gospel song and his tribute to Aretha Franklin who he really admired. Unfortunately, he never got the opportunity to sing with her. Thank you for your great reaction, you made me smile.

Back in about 1976 my sister turned me on to Queen and I thought I was listening to a large choir. I couldn't believe that there was just these few guys. I was poleaxed.

Bro ur perspective on the song is AMAZING. I was always weirded out by how upbeat the song sounded despite the sad lyrics. I never thought of it as a guy whos going crazy being lonely and wanting to find Somebody to Love.

when you think this is over 40 yrs ago it still sounds so good today as it did back then and Roger [drums] backing vocals really makes this something very special

This is live,no auto tune and it was only about 4 songs in to the concert, he went on to sing for another hour! At that level, at that perfection ❤

I think you're referencing the part when Roger (drummer) takes over the lead vocals so that Freddie (lead singer) gets to play with all the whoops hollars and sounds he makes near the end. It's Freddie's play time. A favorite spot is that ooooohhhhh moment. The shape of his mouth I can't tell if the sound is produced going out or going in. He's a master!!! Roger is also superb with backing vocals WHILE playing the drums and being interchangeable lead/backing ... together providing fullness and depth. Should see *In The Lap of the Gods* live at the Rainbow 1974 (for Roger's crazy sound) and live at the Hammersmith Odeon 1975 for my absolute favorite of that song performance with Freddie at the piano (avoiding the mic with his head bobs) - delicious !!!!!!

Yayyyyy!! Love Queen!! Freddie penned this song and is widely reputed to have been his favorite song he ever wrote! The lyrics are about a man calling out to God, asking why he works so hard but can’t find love. Ultimately, finds hope & decides not to be defeated. 💘👀 Also watch FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS live in Milton Keynes 1982. 🔥🔥

"Alot of people actually know about Queen!" Bless you Shon!

As a huge Queen fan, I absolutely love your reactions here! Queen is the best band in music history bar none. Freddie Mercury as a frontman is what he was born for. Trust me, if you loved this there's tons of live songs you'll love as much or maybe more.

One listen to this and it's on everyones playlist. :) p.s. Everyone really, really loves their music.

It’s got one of the best endings with all the harmonies. It’s perfection.

They should've told you to wear a seat belt while listening to this one! This is one of Freddie's favorite songs and was written with inspiration from Aretha Franklin! I truly enjoyed your reaction, keep them coming! 👍 PS. I think you're ready to hear " White Queen " Odeon, Hammersmith 1975 Yep, Queen have rocking since the early 70s 😊

Freddie Mercury, lead vocals, John Deacon base guitar, Dr Brian May lead guitar, Roger Taylor Drummer, they all sang and all wrote music. Rogers voice is exceptional. Like your channel, maybe a longer space between commenting, let the music do the work. 🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️

“Don’t stop me now” is a must watch. It’s a pure sonic injection of absolute energy. You won’t regret listening to it.

WHITE QUEEN live at Hammersmith 1975...instrumentals were great as well as vocals

So glad you have discovered Queen and how amazing they are! My favorite band of all time!!❤

Dr Brian May's hair is real. He's not only one of, if not the best, guitar players in rock history, He's also an astrophysicist, who helped send a mission to MARS..

The lead singer is Freddie Mercury. He is pure magic on the stage and has amazing vocals. It's funny, when I was young I didn't care for much of Queen's music. I was more into the Motown sound and pre Motown and didn't care for the rock bands Now that I'm in my 70's and listening to reaction channels, I'm discovering the music of my youth and really enjoying most of it. So, that said, it's a delight for me to watch young people discover this music, be surprised at how good it is, want to hear more and listen to their reactions. For me, it's like hearing the music for the first time through my own ears. I'm actually excited to really listen to the words and music instead of just hearing it. Your facial reactions are great. You have a beautiful smile and I can see the joy you feel in experiencing a new old song for the first time, and how you are picking up on the nuances of the music. Keep on doing what you are doing and I will keep on watching. Thank you. P.S. If you want to know more about Freddie Mercury and Queen there was a movie about them that came out a couple of years ago....Bohemian Rhapsody....named after their mega hit o of the same name. It will give you what you need to know about them.

Best live band ever!!!! My first concert ever. Nobody ever beat them. LEGENDS!!!

Saw them in 1980, love your reaction. I'm 63 years old. Please check out Stevie Ray Vaughn playing Texas Flood live at the El Macombo! I was back stage! You won't be disappointed, promise! Best guitarist I have ever seen and geard!

Freddie was such a special performer. I wish i got to see them live

I agree completely, Freddie, just superb!! Lead singer, pianist, guitarist/songwriter!! Also the rest of the band also had songs of their own for Queen, which was superb. John Deacon, bass guitarist (blue t-shirt & blue pants), Brian May, lead guitarist & Roger Taylor, drummer & backing singer. Fabulous band. I was 18 yrs old in1978. This particular song was in 1981 & just simply adored it. Sadly I never got the chance to see them, yet I lived in the UK at the time!! xx

WE WILL ROCK YOU, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST if you heard these songs then you've heard QUEEN without knowing it...their music is in movies, t.v.shows, sports and commercials

Rip freddie. Best front man that ever was. I'd like to think he's upstairs now jamming with Eddie van halen and Hendrix and singing with Michael jackson.

The ‘background noise’ is Roger Taylor the drummer. You commented in BRaP about the high voice in the opera section… same guy!! And no, that’s not a wig.. Freddie had a very nice head off hair (and ‘stash’)!! Your next adventure with Queen should be their Live Aid (live) performance. It’s where you’ll be saying ‘I’ve heard that somewhere’ often. Great reaction.. I subscribed so I can enjoy your Queen ‘ride’!

Know QUEEN Music was well before auto tune...so what you hear is pure talent

"We Wil Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" are a must! You WILL know both of them. Lots of Queen songs are played by all sorts of folk, movies, commercials, SPORTING EVENTS (which is where you heard these two, bet!)... Also would love to see you react to Kansas' "Carry On Wayward Son", really think you will be about it, straight 🔥!

I subscribed for queen but have been enjoying all your reactions. Please do another one bites the dust.

Loved it and I bet you have heard plenty of Queen songs growing up. Example we are the champions is played at many sports arenas. Another One Bites the Dust etc played in a lot of commercials. Loved your reaction I thought you would. Don't forget to check out the other songs at Montreal like( save me) and ( you're my best friend) and I'm really looking forward to reacting to Wembley 86( One Vision) and( Another One Bites the Dust) etc

Love your reactions to Queen! Highly recommend "Don't Stop Me Now", "Another One Bites the Dust", and just for fun "Fat Bottomed Girls" lol.

Very cool reaction! Some other Queen songs that are really outstanding are: Save Me , 1981 Montreal live, White queen live in 1976, Love of my life at rock in Rio (300k audience). I never get tired of queen because they are so damn good!

Freddie Mercury is the greatest vocalist in music history. And I love seeing people recognizing it

This is the second queen reaction I've seen you do.i'm loving your reaction so far. Others have prob commented but I'd like to recommend green day crowd sing bohemian rhapsody at Hyde park London 2017. Freddie Mercury passed in 91 so 26 yrs later green day fans different ages,from different countries some of whom weren't born when Freddie was alive knew every part of that song.also the song rentered the US charts when it was used in movie Wayne's world and got to no2 .you should check it out for a laugh.the scene is in a car 3.30 long. There was a tribute concert for Freddie Mercury in 92 George Michael did this song you should check it out.don't know if you've reacted to George Michael yet?

Another great Queen song that showcases Freddie’s incredible vocal talent is “Cool Cat”. Please react to it. 💜💜😊😊

By listening to Aretha Franklin's records Freddie taught himself the phrasing, by admiring to Jimi Hendrix he taught hismelf to play the guitar, he was a very gifted self made man with full of passion who had been always craving for The Love and for an ongoing, long lasting relationship. Pls, check out the White Queen at Hammersmith 75.

the great and legendary freddie mercury at his best....pure genius 110%

Yes darling ❤More Queen please, their catalogue is huge my dear. Much love and bless to you

I grew up listening to Freddie. Best rock voice ever. People can come for me, I don’t care. I’ll stand on that line until the end.

Thank you...this song is Freddie’s tribute to Aretha Franklin...he had hoped that she would sing it one day🤩

Don’t confine yourself to Queen’s most popular music. So many lesser known gems that demonstrate the band’s, especially Freddie’s incredible diversity. Opera: “Barcelona” duet with famous diva, Montserrat Caballe. English Music Halls style: “Seaside Rendezvous”. No instruments. Roger & Freddie used their voices and Roger’s fingernails on the sound board. Blues: “My Melancholy Blues.” Freddie and Brian closed the Live Aid Concert with, “Is This the World We Created.” Just Freddie’s vocals and Brian’s guitar. Heartbreaking. Enjoy your trip down the Queen rabbit hole!

Several hundred Queen songs later.... 🤩

Queen are superb live,which I've seen them twice,awesome.their vocals are 2nd to none. Roger Taylor hits the high notes whilst playing the drums,Sir Brian May on lead guitar is amazing & unique. John Deacon is brilliant on bass. This is q of the greatest live shows. Their live aid set in 1985 was the best.

You definitely heard queen. Listen to "We are the champions" 😉 You'll see it

A true talent.

You definitely will be going down the rabbit hole with Queen - your enthusiasm shows that. Their music catalogue is huge and I will say their live versions of songs are excellent, as you've just seen. No autotune, no ear buds, just raw talent. Check out a live versions of "Stone Cold Crazy" from Live at the Rainbow, 1974 and "Sheer Heart Attack" from Live at the Bowl,1982. Enjoy !!!

Appreciation for you young people learning and loving this music just like we did. I'm 67. Imagine hearing a great rock or R&B song for the first time. And then learning the lyrics❤

You can't go wrong with Fred and Queen ... and I am happy for you, that you have a huge catalouge to discover! And be sure: They had so many hits and great - which are still around - that you might know the one or the other song for sure! Do you know where the "stomp-stomp-clap" in the stadiums comes from? If you are not living under a rock, you might know their "We Will Rock You" song, which is always played before their "We Are The Champions" song! :) Pretty sure, you've heard those song before!

This was Freddie Mercury’s coming out song and it is 🔥

"We are the champions" is also a great one they do.

Best male vocalist EVER!! IMO

Roger's drums and singing backup at the same time gives me chills! P.S. That was beer, not water.

Freddie was such a great vocalist, so talented with the piano and a real showman ! May he RIP !😊🙏✌👍💎🎶

RIP..... WE LOVE YOU FREDDY,,,, miss your music.

Yep that's Queen. Have you seen the live aid performance? Also the Freddie Mercury tribute what beautiful perfect heartwarming astonishing. Also Slash and Brian May on the same stage look like a big-haired father-son musical reunion LOL. You do know who Slash is right?🎸🎸🎸

The first band I fell in love with as a 5 year old kid. Freddie really was something else.

Great video, great reaction! Queen is Amazing.

Thanks, Shon - this is widely known as one of their best live performances... this just not "Freddie" - check out the rest of the band... Roger & Brian on vocals... John slappin' da bass, mon... and of course, Brian on that guitar! this was a whole BAND.. I'm so glad you heard it! (p.s. inspired by Aretha... the gospel sound/ call-backs, etc...)

Freddie Mercury lead vocal, Sir brian may on guitar, Roger Taylor on drums and john Deacon on base.

Queen, they rock. I ❤❤❤❤

Queen is a top 10 of all time band! Freddy Mercury is in a league of his own! Brian Mays is a literal genuis on guitar,with a unique sound.All four of them come together in such a way that it leaves you begging for more! Can never go wrong with Queen! 🎙🎶👑 For a fun Queen song,check out Fat Bottom Girls...😋

Yes you ha have it,,that so powerful,,what a great time it was 70/1980 love your passion for music,,imagine living without music 🎶 🎼👍😉

You just found the greatest group of talented humans ever to grace earth.❤️❤️

The energy from Queen and the energy for you was fantastic. I was feeling sleepy when I started watching but hey man I'm wide awake now! Thank you Shon

Roger Taylor is a very talented drummer and singer. His stuff shines on the sheer heart attack album.

Queen can make you happy Queen can make you cry. Queen are for everyone, no need to ask why.

I'm so happy you did this one!

First-time watcher. That was one fabulous review. I have never enjoyed a reaction as much. Your excitement was infectious. I liked how there kept being more.

Thank you for your reaction. note! They are not left-handed so you must turn the picture. - - view 'Save me' from the same concert.

This live performance is better than the studio version.

If you want to hear some of Freddie's smoothest vocals, listen to "My Melancholy Blues".

The members of Queen are Lead vocals and piano- the late great Freddie Mercury Drums and insane falsetto- Roger Taylor Electric guitar, piano and vocals- Brian May Bass guitar- John Deacon Some more Queen to react to White Queen- night at the Odeon 1975 Lap of the gods- live at the rainbow 1974 Live aid performance wembley-1985 Brighton rock- studio version (great guitar solo) Great king rat- studio version

Barcelona song is an absolute must with Freddie Mercury and Montserrat! You will be blown away! He wrote it for the Spain Olympics in 1992.

I love when young peopke fall into " my generation" music and get it ! ENJOY. .

Freddie mercury , amazing! Never had time dig for soul, he exuded it

This is one of their best. If you want something different, check out 39 or Black Queen or Ogre Battle, from the really obscure Queen collection

Somewhere in the universe Superman is wearing a Queen t-shirt 😎💛💙🤗

RIP Freddie 🙏 😢😢

And that's live!! Freddy Mercury was amazing!! one of the all time great vocalists and just cool as hell front men! and the entire band was just awesome too. I believe 3 of them have their PhD! You should watch the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, which tells the story of Queen and Freddy Mercury. it's awesome!! :D

Freddie had laryngitis. At the beginning when he's warming up he's trying to find a key he can sing in without completely losing his voice. His illness was making its first appearance.

It was that great! Take it from someone who saw them on this tour. Madison Square Garden, September 1980.

How do like our Queen 😂 Freddie Mercury lead singer, Roger Taylor drums backup singer, John Deacon bass, Sir Dr. Brian May guitar.

Shon. You must check out "Love Of My Life". The live version from either the same Montreal 1981 concert you just reacted to or "Live Wembley" (my favorite). Brian's masterful playing of a 12 string acoustic is un/indescribable

Don’t forget the live aid concert at Wembley in London in 1985; it was watched by 2 million people around the world live, and Quinn stole the whole show!