Roger Taylor Interview : Explains How Freddie Mercury Wrote Bicycle Race 

Freddie always had an extra special relationship with Roger. They shared much of the same humor, and if I’m not mistaken it was Roger’s idea to be in drag for I Want To Break Free

I am privileged to say I saw Freddie sign the ass on the naked girl on bike in New Orleans, October 31, 1978. I was within 6 feet or so. What a party it was!

Rodger has a pretty amazing voice! He always sang the "ready freddie," in Crazy Little thing Called Love.

Roger is so funny and absolutely charming! I l ike his voice! James, thank you !

Roger always so charming and intelligent and well-spoken... With his little stories and Freddie-quotes! Lovely interview but annoying interviewer... Roger looks so good in a suit, no matter what age 😍

Such a humble man even though an absolute legend. So generous in his estimation and praise of other artists.

Why is it that QUEEN was and still is one of the best bands on the face of the Earth but they never won a Grammy award world?? They wrote and performed a song in 1972 that was barely known until they became popular and then Metallica comes along 20 years later and gets permission to remake that song and the damn song goes to number one and gets a Grammy. WTH?? Queen is one of those bands and probably the only one that was far ahead of their time because they were just pure genius and they kept Reinventing themselves and doing multiple genres of music. They had four writers with four different styles and that equals genius

These are the days of my life I choose for my mother son dance at his wedding. So perfect for our day. Perfect words, thank you for writing this incredible song.

Always love interviews with Roger! Informative, but funny. Still fidgeting in 2005! Thanks, James! Great relief from the toilet tissue wars! U and your family stay safe!

What do you mean, "even without Freddie?" Watch your dialogue Mr Interview Host. Nothing is "as good" without Freddie. Check out Roger's face when that was said; you can see that moment of pain. He loves Freddie as do I.

Always great to see old or new intetviews with Roger. He's so funny and so sincere in talking about Freddie. I wish he had talked about Jihn and his vital contributions to Queen. Thx, James.

Interviewer: Nice having you Roger. Bye and all. Ok, Roger, don't go. I have so many more questions. 😂 This interview was one bicycle race! I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel James. You're bringing smiles to so many people. Bless you.

Roger looks much better without the beard.. looks younger

Roger, charming as always.....

Roger Taylor is energetic and great drummer 💖👏👏👏💖💖

Roger’s Smile !!!!!!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕

the interviewer could happily chat on without anyone being interviewed

Roger is so funny about Freddie's mam, and i love bicycle race, it's musically incredibly fantastic, with constant key changes, and no one else could think of singing about bicycle! and yes, roger high voice is always the strongest punch in Queen, especially in 70s! and brian, food poisoning? Thank you again James! This interview is comfortable with me! Kind of natural!

I have always had a crush on Roger, he is still hot!

Remember watching this at the time and feeling SO excited!

‘the weirdest rock song ever’ you are talking to ROGER ‘I’M IN LOVE WITH MY CAR’ TAYLOR

That was very interesting. A very different time for Queen and a different look at Roger. I loved the back n forth comments about Live Aid, about various bands, his band. Really good. Thanks, James!

bicucle race is an awesome song and no one can disagree with me in that

I love to see any interview with Roger...he is so funny and charming. Cutest guy ever! Thanks for this, James...dare I say, you're cute too? ;)

Great always!!!Thank you.

Bicycle bell solo! Too funny!

Love Roger Taylor

I love you roger

Roger always has interesting shoes.💙

Freddie sweet voice can turn every words into music

Thank you James great Video ❤

I prefer him to explain how he wrote I'm In Love With My Car

Always so pleased to see something new (For me). I really enjoy Roger's funny little stories especially the little windows into their real lives, but two things....better than Freddie? NO! And fast forward a few years, and he is saying the same about Adam Lambert as he said about Paul Rogers.

Named my dog Meddows... which is Roger's middle name..

Loads of accidental Partridges from Madeley there. Skin crawling, but Roger handles it with consummate grace.

One of the best songs they ever did and that video 😯

He said that Bicycle Race wasn’t one of Queen’s hits but it is

Do not forget me; Freddie isn't here Roger is here. But he couldn't be here without Freddie I don't think anyone knew Freddie. An eternal secret.

0:37 'even without Freddie you sound really strong' I'm not so sure about that.

Starts at 3:15. You're welcome.

Thank you very much.

Let the man talk my goodness! Queen ~ 2022

Esse cara é muito fofo. Adoro essa voz rouquinha.

looks good for his age

Love his smile❤

Grazie ai QUEEN I M GETTING YO SPEACK A VERY GOOD ENGLISH.THANKS FAB,HI. ROGER HI BRIAN HI DEACY.THANK TO ALL OF YOU.

Richard disrespectful without thinking again

What was the song called again Richard, "Bicycle I Wanna Ride My"... ?

I wish they'd played the clips of music

Roger eres hermoso no importa la edad que tengas tu eres hermoso 😻

How can they preform live without Freddie?

Amazing how much Richard is turning into Alan Partridge...

У Роджера Тейлора обаятельная улыбка . По клипам видно , что они были хорошими друзьями . Мне кажется что Роджер лучше чем кто либо понимал Фредди Меркьюри. Они были духовно близки .

The adorable sexy fox, Mr Taylor...only a Dream.

I don't think Freddy and Co. wrote "weird" songs at all, they just wrote interesting songs , modern symphonies in the shape , size & color of rock music, pop, ballads , blues, jazzy flavors, epic prog rock and so many other musical genres. They created a bunch of modern music sculptures of the 20th century. It might sound arrogant for some people but when someone criticizes their art as "weird songs" , It just describes how poorly educated & inexperienced their minds are ,also the size of the pop cultural box they are living in. But there's still hope , they got lucky to be exposed to the sounds and messages of Queen in their lifetime, they have been given the opportunity to grow, develop and nurture their intellect and humanity , they have been blessed with the art of Queen...

Roger says Freddie came up with the idea when the Tour de France passed their hotel in Switzerland. Brain says it was during their recording sessions in Super bear studios, France. Someone is losing their memory in their old age lol

Richard thinks he's a walking encyclopedia of rock . He's so embarrassing.

Куин .. легенда

Hi james could you please make a tutorial on queen Don’t stop me now but the live killers version because I really want to know how to play the bit bri plays at the start and the chord progression

Madeley is in full on Partridge mode here.

The host says he saw Queen and Freddie doing We are the Champs at the hammer Smith in 1975!!??? I think not my darlings!! I call BULL Ka Ka

Lindo Roger sem barba e bigode

Alan Partridge style.

Did Richard say "like deep purple in america". Pillock!

You cut out all the performances.

"I'm a fan of Queen." Judy Finnigan is so two-faced.😖 She once admitted on air that she didn't like Bohemian Rhapsody at all; that it sounded "so cold." Well honey, if you don't like Bohemian Rhapsody, then you don't like Queen...in my opinion.🙄

Why did you edit out the clips man ???

Someone needs to tell Richard Madeley that Deep Purple were a British band not American.

Boy give Roger a different hair color and style and he's Paul McCartney's brother.

I don't want to hear about the freaking WHO!!

Star Wars ?

Controlled violence? Paul Rodgers? What?

Live 8 would have been better if Queen and Paul Rodgers were there

Why do they still call them Queen despite Freddie no being there?

I am actually not here for the Story of Bicycle Race but BECAUSE Roger is actually talking about his Falsetto. I Just want to know WHAT HAPPENED. How did he lose his Falsetto... was it because of Smoking? but why didn't it affect Freddie then... Roger even said ''I think my Voice is only getting Worse and Freddie's is getting better'' Someone explain Please.

And then Adam Lambert came along."Boom" Queen recaptures the world again

Please Mr interviewer comparing queen now almost as good as when freddie was here... embarrassing

Please don't compare Robbie to Freddie 🙄

Did I just hear Richard Madeley right? He just compared the great Freddie Mercury with the shite that is Robbie williams. That's like comparing a Rolls-Royce with a dog turd.

Roger ti cerco schiavo remissivo e padrone autoritario muta il tuo dolore in danza destreggiati con disinvoltura degenera bene poi allargati a nuovi orizzonti notte stellina Marco

Bicycle isn't that weird of a song. Yellow Submarine is a more strange song IMO. There are many contenders. Lol.

A Bb5, not "an F". 😜

The host guy "like Deep Purple in America".. lol he thinks they are an American band.

How has Judy stayed married to him for that long ?!! All he does is constantly interrupts her and whoever is being 'interview' 🙄

Subtítulos ??????? No like

Paul Rogers with Queen was horrible......

Horrible, horrible interviewers.