[ REACTION ] Live Aid - Queen ( Full Set HQ ) 

I would be embarrassed to say how many times I've watched this performance, but the sheer magnetism of Freddie, and the way he takes command of the stage, playing the audience like an instrument... it's mesmerizing. Queen stole the show and everybody knew it. I'm glad I found your channel today, 30 years from the date of Freddie's passing. It's like a balm, watching you grow in your appreciation of this phenomenal group.

Wish there was a time machine, we all could go.

This never ceases to give me goosebumps. It's incredible when you consider that they were squeezed in at the last minute, so it's not as though the crowd had come to specifically see them. Yet Freddie has them in the palm of his hand. RIP, you wonderful guy.

*NOBODY* could get a crowd going like Freddie Mercury could!! In case no one thought about this, Freddie didn’t have earpieces in, and he sang it PERFECTLY!! It’s so sad to think if he could’ve lived a few more months (when the AIDS “cocktail” came out) he’d most likely still be with us today, and still performing. 😔 I remember watching this on TV when it happened. Even then it was clear how iconic this performance would go down in history. 🤟🏼

35+ years and it's still the most powerful live rock performance of its kind ever.... There will never be another performer like Freddie Mercury....Or a band like Queen.

Btw, I was lucky enough to be 22 in 1985 and saw this on TV. Someone once asked Freddie what instrument he played. His answer? "The audience, darling. " Watching you youngsters discover the Brilliance that was Queen gives me joy. I thank you.

I’ve watched so many videos of people reacting to their performance in Live Aid (its a hobby by now) and I love how it speaks to so many different people. Queen brings people together. The little details don’t matter; if I see you moved by Queen and their songs I instantly have a connection with you. That’s how great they are. “This is the light the world needs.” -Brian May

Every band was restricted to a 20 minute set, QUEEN stole the show!

I could watch Queen\Live Aid 1 million times and never get tired of it. Queen rocked and believe it or not, Freddie had a bad throat and was advised by his Doctor not to perform but Vodka helped him get through the Concert.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

It’s the best live performance ever of any genre. Nothing beats it. There’s a reason in the 21st century, peeps are still rocking to this. Because it’s pure magic. “It’s A Kind Of Magic”. RIP Freddie - Legend!

I read that the audience didn't know in advance that Queen would be there. They were added after all the tickets were sold. So the people didn't come expecting to see Queen, but were obviously enthusiastic when they appeared.

I very lucky to be at Live Aid, the audience was estimated to be around one hundred thousand. What your looking at is the old Wembley stadium, when built it had a capacity of one hundred thousand standing on the terraces around the ground.there is now a new Wembley stadium capacity 80,000. Queen on the day sounded much better than the other groups,even louder. My ticket cost £25 pounds UK sterling,if Freddie had told us to stand on our heads we would have done it,he seemed to have a magical hold over the audience.On the way home on the train all anybody could talk about Queens performance. What a day will live in my heart forever!💟

Dr. Brian May just casually playing 3 different guitars in crazy little thing, the acoustic, the black one and of course the red special

This is THE Greatest Musical Moment of the 20th Century...and Freddie, with a sore throat, performed against the Doc's advice to give us this priceless 18 minutes of Queen live!

Gets me every time that the crowd even repeat 'Alright' at the end of the sing along..totally tune in lol.

Freddie mercury has the most calming singing voice.

Freddie really was Fearless... Greatest Frontman of ALL TIME HANDS DOWN!!!!!!

“a noise complaint from a woman in Belgium”

You should consider watch Green Day video of the fans- 65000 singing Bohemian Rhapsody in unison without a band onstage. As a commenter on there says "if you can rock 65000 people in a concert 27 years after your death without you being there... you are a legend"

He shows his butt at every concert. It’s to remind their old manager that ripped them off to kiss his butt and look where we are now.

In the moment, when he sang "we are the champions, of the world" - they really were...

I feel the same way about that shot. He's like a giant towering over the crowd. A Rock God.

You witnessed what is almost universally considered the greatest performance in music ever! I can tell you from seeing them twice, for full concerts in 83 and 84 in Germany, the band and Freddie always gave this level of performance. Freddie had a way of mesmerizing and controlling an audience; what a stage presence. For over 2 hours everyone was under his power!

In case people aren't aware: This was a world-spanning event (Live Aid 85) held in multiple cities, with artists in different countries switching back and forth between being broadcast. It was plagued with issues from the start... sound was off for some people, timing of artists leaving the stage or getting onto stage was disrupting the ability to broadcast another set in another country, the donations designed to help send food to the Ethiopian people suffering through a 2 year drought and serious food shortages (An estimated 1.2 Million dead, another 2.5 Million displaced) were NOT coming in fast enough or in enough amounts to really make an impact as it was barely breaking even with having to pay for the event itself. Queen (Who was currently feeling like they were coming to the end of their run, AND catching flak for doing a South African concert during Apartheid) come on stage. They had rehearsed their set, AND reportedly someone adjusted the sound system behind the scenes, AND they treated it as a "mini-concert" instead of a basic "charity event" like other artists have done. They came onstage and COMPLETELY enthralled the live audience and amazed the audiences watching at home. Immediately AFTER Queen's set, Geldof the organizer of the event got on TV and said "Give us the (reportedly f***ing money" while TV hosts were doing a generic "meet-n-greet" with other artists. The donations CAM FLOODING IN! With an estimated (Dollars/Pounds) 300 A SECOND ... In total, they raised over $125 Million in DONATIONS! Queen was given ABSOLUTE CREDIT for changing not only the enjoyment of the live audience, but kick-starting the FLOOD of donations that came in, including a $1Million donation from the royal family of Dubai. TO THIS DAY.... This is considered on of Rock-n-Roll's "historical concert moments".

Freddy Mercury is my heart and was a true gift to this world. An absolutely brilliant song writer and a voice nobody will ever measure up to. Rest in love Freddy!

Brilliant reaction. Freddie giving his all sore throat be damned. And the band so tight and right there with him. Best set EVER !

Freddie was the best performer ever! Live Aid proves that! 👍

Every single performer today would love to have had the stage presence that Farrokh(Freddie) had back then. He is trully one of a kind and the greatest showman of a band in the history of music. Thanks for reacting again mate. I was 12 when this event was happening.

The dance he did with the camera man during Hammer to Fall is Classic!

I am so glad to see that you love Queen as much as the rest of us.

Stick a fork in you L, you're done!! A true blue Queen fan...I LOVE it!!! Thanks for getting back to them, always my favorite reactions from you! I think my favorite part is Freddie "dancing" with the camera man during "Hammer to Fall"! NEVER another Freddie!

I love Queen. ‘We Will Rock You,’ is Queen😍. Freddie Mercury and I were born 1 month apart in 1946, I’m now 73 and I would have loved seeing Freddie at this age. Brian Mays hair is still the same the same but just White! My favorite album of all time is the one he recorded with Monserrat Caballé........ even my ‘Alexa’ knows to play something from that album, BARCELONA! Well, it’s time for Operatic Rock, Montserrat and Freddie. Take care, Kate, theflutterby🦋, from Seattle❤️

This was one of the greatest shows ever. I was 14 and about 40 of us were together to watch. When Queen came on we all stopped and sang, danced just as though we were there live. Go listen to the last song of the night on the 85 Live Aid. Freddie and Brian play the last song. They wrote it 3 or 4 years before this concert and it fit perfectly. What world have we created. It's beautiful.

I love Queen for 44 years. I watched the broadcast of the Live Aid live concert in 1985. Queen was the best!

i am happy seeing young people enjoying my 70s rock songs.

I cannot tell you, how many times I watch Queen every day, Somebody to Love, Live Aide, Queen Tribute Concert in 92', everything, I have to get my fill of Queen at least once a day, thats how much I love Freddie, and no matter how many times I see other people reacting to them, it never gets old! I love watching them.

It's amazing how their music has drawn in people from all walks of life, young and old. Somehow it just connects people and it's so great to see newer people like yourself see what we have been passionate about since Queen first aired their music.

I love it so! Freddie ran across and L, you had the biggest smile. You give your Queen Fan Viewers the best gift. Discovery, Appreciation and Respect. Thank you.

In 20 mintues, Queen won over the world and has ruled it since. The way Freddie works that crowd is amazing and beautiful.

Not only 4 magnificent musicians, but 4 academically gifted Individuals. Crazy Talented guys !

ONE of the most perfect live performances by anyone, any genre, in history.... phenomenal. I remember being 14 and watching it live on MTV... amazes me more NOW at 48, because I know how technically difficult it all truly was! Much respect to Freddie and what a legend!

His voice is like honey. Perfect pitch; perfect tremolo. He is otherworldly and infinite.

There were 72,000 lucky people in that stadium. I watched from home in Buffalo & felt lucky too. As for his stamina, he worked at it. As a kid he pl ayed hockey, sprinted & won trophies for boxing. Later he worked out with weights, etc. He looks good for 38!

I was 8 during this concert. This shit brings tears to my eyes. Thank you Freddie Mercury and Queen

Another factoid: Queen were louder than the other bands. The volume for the show was pre-set, but Queen had their soundman kick it up a notch for them. At least that's the story.

one of the best live performances ever

Drums, Roger, Bass,John (Deaky), Guitars, Brian, All Background voices, and Piano, guitar and Lead vocals by the Frontman, Freddie.....that's QUEEN and they slayed!!! I've wanted Freddie to give attn to the other 'boys' when he takes a bow. Watching this for the umpteenth time tonight I realise Freddie knew it wasn't his place to acknowledge them....as he's said I'm not the leader of the band; we are all equals, 25% each. So now I do know it's up to each to come forward to acknowledge their audience. And they DO! I love reliving QUEEN. It's always a learning and loving experience.

So glad you did another reaction to Live Aid....once a Freddie Mercury & Queen fan, always a fan!!!

I will Love Queen for always. Thank You for this from South Philly.

Everything you said in your intro was lovely. And I hope you realize how much we Queen fans appreciate you & the way you opened your heart & mind to us, & of course Freddie, Queen & their astounding catalog of great music. As many times as I've seen this I've never noticed how, at the end when Freddie is taking his bows, Roger & Brian had their arms around each other as they & Deaky took their bows. It gave me a little thrill because ONE WEEK from today I'll finally get to see those two perform. Even though Freddie was always the focal point & I adored him (& hate that I never got to see him), I always loved & appreciated their talents too. I'm so excited that I'm going to hear Brian play that beautiful solo in BoRhap, & watch him swoop in with his Red Special on "We Will Rock You". I'll see Brian sing "Love of My Life" in homage to Freddie..Brian & Roger sing "Doing Alright" together...so many moments that I know will have me wiping away tears one minute & cheering joyfully the next. I can't wait. Thank you L, for redoing this reaction. Thank you for all your Queen reactions. I watch a lot of your videos but your Queen reactions give me the most joy. Not just because of them but also because you grew to really enjoy them just as we do. You are one of us now, & you always will be. We love you, L!💙💙

I LOVE UR REACTION TO QUEEN!! I love how appreciative you are at what a truly amazing band they are!!The best bloody band of all time!👏🏻👏🏻

It became known as the Queen concert with others......He took the concert to another level, he was God on stage, and I am not being blasphemous, he really was. This talent will,never be seen again !!!

I’m so happy this wasn’t blocked! You can never go wrong with Queen, EVER!!!!! ❤️

The Constable the noise complaint was from a woman in Belgium, about 1000 miles away, LOL

This has just been voted the best ever live festival performance of all time ......... again!

Omg I'VE NEVER BEEN THIS EXCITED

this is why Queen is timeless. they're not metal, rock, rap, pop or opera... they're just music. and we all love music.

Never clicked on something so fast! Great reaction man! Edit: Never got so many likes so fast either! Thank you!

I love how much you love Queen! You have been knighted by Queen. Keep them alive through your children. 💜👑

I didn’t attend the concert but I watched it on TV with my mom.

I LOVE that you love Queen! You have no idea how happy I am. I truly, truly appreciate you. 🤗👍🎉

I’m 64 here in Northern California and in Lockdown get to watch again. Love ❤️ to all at this time of the day

Always gives me chills. Freddie an angel

At the end of Radio GaGa and he begins the A O with the crowd it is like Close Encounters when they are communicating with the alien ships with music.

Now you gotta see Is this the world we created at Live aid. Freddie and Brian performed it later that night like it’s an encore. It is beautiful.

My parents are in that crowd. They said it was a amazing event and queen was the best ever. Nightmare getting out and the train was packed.

This is one I've been waiting for. Absolutely. This wasn't a Queen show. They weren't one of the headliners. There were a lot of bands who were bigger than Queen at the time who were on this ticket. And Queen stole the show. The singer scheduled to show after Queen was David Bowie. According to both Bowie and Brian May, as Queen was leaving the stage, Bowie grabbed Freddie Mercury by the shoulder and said, "You son of a bitch! How am I supposed to follow that?"

When I saw this on tv, I said shut up and take my money! No one could control an audience the way Freddie did. I still watch this at least once a week!

Freddie has such power he can command people through time and space.

Remember; this was NOT a Queen-concert:)) And still 75 000 people know all the words!:)

SUch an elegant beautiful man with perfect posture. What a loss for all of us. I never heard or saw him do anything other than excellent performance.

never gets old the eternal flame that is the fire of Queen. Then now and forever !

Love your videos Freddie lives on in our hearts 💖💖

I was there it was freaking awesome queen saved the concert they performed more than they were scheduled to perform the best day of my life absolute legends

The reenactment of this set they did for the movie was pretty amazing, too!

It is so much fun watching young people appreciate the best.

Love love love how Freddie controls the audience! Love this! Thank you

And this was with a throat infection......

Watch the Wembley Stadium concert. Amazing to see their full show.

Yup it's still up. Congrats. Love your channel. Love you Freddie 💕

Your the only reactor I've seen to acknowledge him Being able to perform song after song not taking a moment to get his breath, always amazed me how that was possible, and You are amazing, your input....love it!

I love Freddie with all my hearth but we have to give credit to the whole band, they were just amazing! So glad your reaction has not been taking down, great great reaction, thank you, thank you.

Bob Geldof himself said. That Queen just GOT it. They understood what he wanted the bands to do. When Queen were on is the time that most of the donations were made. They GOT what Live Aid was meant to be.

There’s a reason this is widely considered the Greatest Live performance ever…

I never tire of watching reaction to Queen. Warms my heart!! Keep reacting, if you haven't done ac/DC, they do an excellent live show. Be safe out there!!

Ready Freddie........💟💗💖💕

Simply... nothing like Freddie! Aaah- oooh! 😉

I watched the movie and made me cry. There will never be music like this again. Music these days doesn't have the heart and soul that this music has. Love it. Freddy was an amazing singer......

Queen best band, best channel, tankyou

Freddie Mercury, probably the best entertainer of the mankind.

Yeah!!!!!!!

They better not take your videos down. Grrr on them. Your reactions are great. But if they do, rest assured I will find your new ones & re-LIKE them all again. Queen rules!

Your journey has been beautiful to watch. From your first intro to Queen, with Bohemian Rhapsody. To you, singing along with Boh Rap here. I measure my friends by their willingness and ability to sing along with Queen. You are now a friend👍

Freddie brings so many people so much joy. Any of these reactions I watch peoples faces and it brings me such joy. The smiles are so moving. Thank you Freddie and Queen for the music. Let's keep them alive forever. You are Legends

Did you notice the audience singing every word!!! Greatest showman ever!!

Freddy Mercury is one of only three men who make me question my Heterosexuality. The other two being Prince and Tom Jones. There I said it. Let the hatred commence!

I still get tearful 😢 every time I watch this! I remember watching this on mtv! Love I’m a 80’s girl! Great vid! Thanks for sharing! 💖

Oh, no - you missed the "late" encore... "is this the world we created" - with just Fred & Brian... super-beautiful...

I can feel the queen spirit. Somehow I feel united with all the queen fans, thats because of you. Thank you very much

Freddie spent most of the day without a voice; he had a severe throat infection.... He got his voice back shortly before they went on, and Queen went on to perform the greatest concert performance in music history.... the Radio Gaga Clapping went on in Wembley(( 72000)) and Philadelphia (( 82000)) both places... Freddie OWNED the world for 20 minutes