They were recording this song and they were going on and on and he was just joking around while recording his vocal track. They decided during the mix to leave that last "fried chicken" line just to have a laugh. Not dismissing the gravity of the songs overall message; UNITY
My 8 year old nephew is an utter Queen fanatic. He knows the words to everything, knows what the B sides to all the singles are, blimmen everything, he will talk to you using Queen lyrics. He wants to be Roger Taylor, he even dresses like him!
Freddie Mercury had a degree in Graphic Design John Deacon and Roger Taylor also have degrees, one has a degree in dentistry and I don't know what the other person has a degree in, I also don't recall who between Roger and John has the dentistry degree or whatever other field of study
@@kaiyaryberg3219 thanks for clarifying this one for me I actually couldn't remember if it was John or Roger that had a degree in dentistry But you're right about John having an engineering degree (Which was something else that I couldn't remember at first)
@@theresanaber6955 They wrote it originally whilst ad libbing for a laugh but planned to end with 'One Vision' really. But yep, Jim thought it was funny and encouraged them to keep it in but Freddie wasn't sure in case it devalued the seriousness of the meaning of the song. Jim assured him if anyone has the guts to keep that in, Freddie does. So they did.
"One Vision" is from the "A Kind of Magic" album, which is the unofficial soundtrack album for the movie "Highlander." Funny thing is though, "One Vision" is one of three songs from the album that were not used in "Highlander!" Instead it was used in the film "Iron Eagle" which was released a year after "Highlander." The "fried chicken" line was made up by Freddie Mercury during recording. He like to make up joke lines during recordings and for whatever reason they decided to leave this one in.
"Fried chicken" were the words that just fit in that space at that time. They were going to change it later but decided to leave it in. "Yesterday" by the Beatles started out as "scrambled eggs."
You said a mouthful there Jamel! The thing I love most about your channel is the feeling of everyone being brought together by the music and the way you are reacting with a open mind and heart. No color, no race, no gender, no separation. All one! One Love! And on that note let's see you react to some Bob Marley! Respect!
"For the love of music!" Right on, J. If you liked this song, watch the 80s movie Iron Eagle... they use this in the movie. I always see jets flying when I hear it.
The video for “Princes Of The Universe” by Queen is an utter classic, filmed on the set of the movie Highlander. Freddie has a brief swordfight using his mic stand.
Gotta give them shoulders a break! Yes, that's Roger Taylor for you, one of the best and most under-rated drummers in rock. They really took advantage of Musicland's extra-bright center room--the drums just bark out like cannon fire. That was the same room that John Bonham of Led Zeppelin took advantage of to record his epic work on Led Zep's "Presence" album.
I was just waiting for your reaction when they shout "Fried Chicken!" at the end, because the message in the song all the way through is a heartfelt serious one about the world and then that joke lyric is thrown in the end. All I can say is you did not disappoint. It was the best.
Jamel, you should watch and review/share this song live at Wembley in 1986.. you could literally see the stand moving. The entire crowd was jumping up and down - it is something to behold!! Love your reactions - thanks for sharing. QUEEN FOREVER!!
I was waiting for that ending and the look on your face when he said “ give me friiiied chicken. I about died. If you really want to get your face rocked off by Queen, listen to Dragon Attack. Thanks Jamel!
Jamel_AKA_Jamal the odd vocalization is altered sayings of “God works in Mysterious Ways, Mysterious ways”. At the end, Roger Taylor, the drummer said Freddie couldn’t come up with anything that made any sense or went with the mysterious ways vocalizing, so he just ad libbed Fried Chicken.
Yep, Fried Chicken...I have seen Queen (with Freddie) about six or seven times...the entire stadium would yell it out. A Queen concert was all about singing. They were pioneers of the sing a long concert. 90+ minutes of a stadium full, standing up, dancing and singing their hearts out.
This is my FAVORITE Queen song so I went looking for reactions and was really excited to see you had done it! You loved it as much as I do, and it was awesome watching you get into it. I love the message behind the song and have come to discover that most of my favorite Queen songs were written by Roger (lyrically at least). I’m sure many others explained the meaning by now, so I won’t bore you. But that fried chicken part! The first time I heard it I was thrown off too, swore I was hearing it wrong. Many years later the Internet confirmed it for me and it cracks me up every time I hear it. Still a fantastic song.
One of my favorite top 5 songs from Freddy and the gang. Was a treat for the wife and I to see you react to seeing an hearing it finally Jamel. Best Wishes.
I was in We Will Rock You (Queen musical) in school and this is the one song without fail that takes me back to performing and all the hours we spent practicing this dance number
This song was written specifically for the movie “Iron Eagle”. Just like AC/DC’s “Who Made Who” was specifically for the Stephen King movie “Maximum Overdrive”
Accttuuaalllyyy it was BEFORE the movie was even made, cannon BOUGHT the rights to the song, this was on the ITS A KIND OF MAGIC ALBUM which was produced BEFORE THE MOVIE. It was their first post live aid album
@@user-et5nq1ih6d I was just about to say the whole album It's a Kinda Magic was also the soundtrack for Highlander which was before Legal Eagles. That is one of my all time favorite movies and albums.
@@melissap1575 ummmm actually NO, They did the entire soundtrack to HIGHLANDER then were asked by Russell Mulcahy to write the soundtrack for HIGHLANDER 2 THE QUICKENING. But at that time Freddie was getting more sick so he used songs from the 1986 album and a few Queen wrote SPECIFICALLY for the movie. The movie was released in november 1991 while freddie sadly succumbed to AIDS November 1991 but made a video for the song. It was originally written for first movie but was rejected
I just found your channel and subscribed right away. I love how music has no boundaries. I used to work a music store and some dude came up and asked me about some Rap music. I told him I was sorry I couldn’t help him because I was into Hard Rock and Metal. He looked at my co-worker and buddy Dave who was black and said, “This brother can help me out” I started laughing because Dave looked at him and said, “Sorry brother but I listen to the same stuff my buddy here does “ and pointed at me. It was so true. Dave turned me onto some hard rock and metal bands I never heard of and Rush was both of our favorite band. It’s all about the music!
Queen was such a great band that just plain made great music without care of fitting into sound or style. They were just as comfortable making a great hard rock/metal song like this as they were making an R&B song like 'Another One Bites the Dust'.
Hi everyone! I just subscribed because Jamel's videos are warm and lively and make me happy to be a part of the human family. And his reactions are dope AF.
I have only found your videos a few weeks ago! I think listening to song I know and love, or never heard before with you, is more fun then watching them alone! Ten Years After I'm Coming home from Woodstock 69! You will love it!
You can blame Freddie’s husband Jim Hutton for the “fried chicken” line. He told Freddie to use it in the song as a joke & Freddie took him seriously! 😂 You should really check out the documentary, which is basically them showing how they went about writing the song and footage from that was used to create this music video.
Believe it or not, I was born in 1960 & as I grew older obviously I was/am a massive fan of Queen. But I have NEVER seen this video, just incredible. Loved every minute of it.xx
Songfacts: Queen was inspired to write this by their Live Aid appearance in 1985 - millions of people sharing one vision of a better world. When the band was approached to perform at Live Aid, they were in a rut and reticent to appear. But after their show-stopping performance, they re-entered the studio with renewed energy. They were back in Munich (a place they had previously hit trouble during the Hot Space sessions), but this time spent a lot of time working in the studio, not being distracted by drugs or other distractions - unlike the earlier sessions.
My man you are a legend. The world is in dire need of more people like you. You are the kind of guy I would happily drink a beer or 3 with. Much love from the netherlands.
Queen; There can only be one! They have an incredible library of music. I love all their music, my fave is Khashoggi’s Ship. Yeah he went to a party on his ship and wrote a song about it.
Great video! I love all your videos and seeing you enjoy some really great music! So far this has been my favorite and now I'm hungry for fried chicken!
Jamel this truly was a joy to watch you react and get down to this video! You mentioned that it looked like a documentary, there is a video called the making of One Vision. It is informative, funny and interesting to watch them in the studio....you will see them go through changing lyrics throughout and the last verse of Fried Chicken was kind of added impromptu at the end and they went with it. Definitely check out the video and you’ll understand why the last verse is there. It’s quite entertaining. I would love to see you react to Queen Rock in Rio Blues Second Concert 19/1/1985. Freddie does an improvisation and just riffs. You will lose your mind when you hear what he can do with his voice. It definitely is a Blues style jam! Enjoy friend♥️
Hey man I just wanted to thank you for your videos. You give such a genuine reaction to the music and it’s so great to watch. Keep them reviews coming. Much love from South Wales UK.
I've never seen or heard this Queen song before. Glad I came across it. Don't know if it's from a documentary. Just look like a simple video shot in a studio. I like it.
This song was from the 80”s .,.. you can tell they don’t sound like they did they first came out...... I love watching your reactions and will continue watching you...... thanks 😊
I'm an old white man from Germany and I LOVE to watch you reacting to Queen. So I hope we are all one together especially, but not only among Queen fans. So I hope to see more than this from you... By the way, I don't know if you already reacted to innuendo, but it's a great song with a quite similar message and a really good video. Whish you all the best...
That fried chicken was just being cheeky! The rest of the song was a contribution to the Late Martin Luther King. Queen was a about bringing everyone together. One of the verses, said One race. Freddie was a beautiful soul. The whole band is as well! Don’t we need more people in this world like that! ❤️❤️❤️
Freddie was working on finishing the song and was just tired of searching for the right words. He said he felt like putting " Fried Chicken" at the end, but probably ought to change it. Not sure who but, someone responded you're "Freddie Mercury" you can end the song however you please. So, he did! FRIED CHICKEN When I reflect on it, (One Vision) who doesn't like fried chicken? Even in the 2018 movie, "Green Book," the actor Mahershala Ali's character, Dr. Donald Shirley, is introduced to eating fried chicken, with his hands, by his driver, actor Viggo Mortensen, who plays Tony Lip. Great Movie, Jamel. It surely gets our attention!
When they where in the studio, they made a comedy version, of the "gimme gimme" part, and it was all food, "one prawn" etc. this bit sneaked in the very end .... that's where it's from. Glad you are discovering some excellent music.
Brother I’m 62 and when I was a kid just kicking it and rocking out on all this awesome music we’d go to parties and concerts and the one thing that still sticks out in my mind is that music always brought everyone together we never cared what color you were if you had a good heart you were always excepted into our group of friends. This separation is made up BS. I don’t know where it started. I wish people would wake up and realize this.🙏🏼✌🏼😎
One of my favorite Queen songs, laughed as much as you did at the end. Queen is still one of the greatest bands ever. Great video and awesome reaction. Thank you again sir, always look forward to your reactions. Keep them coming.
They were writing the lyrics as the went along, or rewriting Roger's lyrics who had brought the basic song in. At one point Freddie was singing nonsense lyrics and even sang items from a Chinese menu and that's where the "fried chicken" part was recorded. They left it in for fun.
You're right - a lot of the footage was from a documentary on the making of this song. It's well worth the watch! It's about 25 minutes long, but you get to watch their creative process in action! Check it out!
"Fried Chicken" was a shout-out to their US fans! They always liked to include spots for fan/audience participation! This came out about early '86 when old-school MTV still just played videos. Its 'just' another video.
