"Whoever that is"??? Are you serious? It's Freddie Mercury and he is THE best singer, songwriter and entertainer that you will ever see.

It's called Rock Opera and you have been Queened!.

Never keep Pausing when listening to a Masterpiece!

I find it hard to believe a brit has never heard this before...i think instead of being born crying my grandkids came out singing this song

Queen is a British rock band that was formed in 1970 and was comprised of: Freddie Mercury - Lead vocals and piano Roger Taylor - Drummer and vocals Brian May - Lead guitar and vocals John Deacon - Bass guitar Queen has released 15 studio albums, 10 live albums, 16 compilation albums, two soundtrack albums, 2 extended plays, 73 singles, and seven promotional singles. Freddie's speaking voice fell in the baritone range but he delivered most songs in the tenor range. His known vocal range extended from bass low F (F2) to soprano high F (F6). He could also get up to tenor high F (F5). Freddie could escalate within a few bars from a deep, throaty rock growl to a tender, vibrant tenor, then on to a high-pitched, perfect coloratura, pure and crystalline in the upper reaches. Bohemian Rhapsody", which was released originally in 1975, is the creation of Freddie Mercury but he never told anyone what he was thinking when he wrote the lyrics. Freddie tended to write in metaphors so I would not suggest taking any of his songs literally. He wanted listeners to be able to apply to the song whatever meaning it had to them personally. Not what it meant to him. BTW - Freddie did admit that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was composed of three separate songs that he had been working on but could not seem to finish. So he decided to mash them together, adding some transitions and bridges, and created "Bohemian Rhapsody".

You can’t make it to three years old in the U.S. without hearing this song somewhere

I’m quite shocked that you don’t know Queen . I hope you stay with it . There are millions of us Queenies that would be with you.

Nothin' I enjoy more than watching a youngin' appreciating the genius that is Queen! 👍👍👍👍👍

8:41 _"What is happening?"_ there are two answers. 1. you're getting your mind blown. 2. it's Queen. 3. both.

There will never be anyone like Freddie

This is no 1 hit in 1975 where it stayed for about 11 weeks which was unheard of back then.

1975. 80's music is great but the 70's is excellent! The a cappella intro is only Freddie singing lead and harmonies which were multi tracked together. For a good intro to Queen, check out their 20 minute set at "Live Aid" in 1985 or Rock Montreal 1981, "Somebody To Love". Thanks.

This song is a Masterpiece known around the world in every country

PS: im also a singer and Freddie is one of my biggest inspirations, the guy is a TRUE COMPLETE ARTIST not just some good singer. He had art running on his veins ❤

NEVER interrupt a Queen song. You miss the whole essence of the song

Thanks, Stu.. This was actually recorded in 1975! looks like you have earbuds.. key to really enhance your appreciation! enjoyed your reaction... (p.s. Freddie sang all the parts on the intro.. although others sang in the song.. especially Brian May-guitar and Roger Taylor-drums.. .John Deacon-bass didn't sing much except for occasionally as fill on live performances).. and of course, Freddie Mercury is widely recognized as not only of the best vocalists of all time, but also amazing LIVE performer .. check out his crowd control on the live stuff!.. .welcome to the club!

GREAT reaction and let me introduce you to the LEGEND, Freddie Mercury. He has gone down in history as one of the best vocalists (and the band too as they can all sing - better than some lead vocalists of other bands) of all time. Sadly we lost Freddie in 1991 to AIDS and there will never be another one like him. He was beautiful inside & out. Only a few months later the Triple Therapy for AIDS treatment came out, and it is heart breaking that it was too late for Freddie. I have been lucky enough to be present at Live Aid in 1985 when they performed the best performance in rock history (YOU MUST WATCH THE WHOLE 20 MINUTE PERFORMANCE OF IT) and then I saw them twice the following year in 1986 one again at Wembley (the old Wembley stadium) and then Freddie's ever last LIVE performance with Queen at Knebworth in August 1986. I was only 16/17 and am now 55 and have been a fan forever. Please please please do more Queen, below are some suggestions, once you're down that rabbit hole you'll never come back. Plus you'll get a MASSIVE boost to your platform as the "Queen Army" is massive. Do more Queen please. RIP you beautiful Persian Poppinjay (his own words as he was born in India and was born into Zoroastrian religion, his real name was Farrokh Bulsara) Freddie Mercury. Stay safe from Manchester UK Somebody to Love - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Save Me - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Now I'm Here/Dragon Attack/Now I'm Here Reprisal - LIVE at Montreal 1981 Love of my Life - LIVE Montreal 1981 One Vision - LIVE Wembley 1986 Another One Bites the Dust - LIVE Wembley 1986 Bohemian Rhapsody - LIVE Wembley 1986 Now I'm Here - LIVE Wembley 1986 Under Pressure - LIVE Wembley 1986 Live Aid 1985 - the whole 20 minute set Please MORE Queen

Queen ARE the best rock band ever

👏👏👏 Welcome to the Queen’s world! You can find a huge catalog of their amazing and versatile songs and stunning live performances. You can choose any of them you will never be disappointed. Freddie Mercury was an untrained singer, never took singing lessons, he was a passionate and emotional performer with artistic veins, his live performances are legendary. “I remember Freddie coming in with loads of bits of paper from his dad’s work, like Post-it notes, and pounding on the piano,” May said in 2008. “He played the piano like most people play the drums. And this song he had was full of gaps where he explained that something operatic would happen here and so on. He’d worked out the harmonies in his head.”

Awesome reaction!! You have been introduced to Freddie Mercury, arguably the best voice in rock history and definitely the best band frontman ever. Your journey down the Queen path cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody. In fact, your journey into great MUSIC of the past cannot be complete without Bohemian Rhapsody! Bohemian Rhapsody, was released in 1975 on the album "A Night at the Opera" which gives a hint as to the musical genre. Freddie Mercury was a huge fan of opera so this song was written as an operatic suite consisting of five distinct parts: an acapella intro, a ballad segment, an operatic passage, a hard rock section, and a reflective coda. Generally it is classified as rock-and-roll, but specifically as a "rock opera" and "progressive rock." Truth is, labeling any Queen song, or Queen the band, is next to impossible! "Bohemian" describes an unconventional, artistic style with freedom and individuality as key elements. "Rhapsody" in musical composition refers to a single work comprised of episodic, diverse pieces arranged into a free-flowing structure designed to heighten emotions. This song came to be because Freddie had pieces of songs he never completed, so he put them together, each section totally different yet masterfully blended into a truly epic masterpiece. It is the band's magnum opus, and is unanimously considered one of the best songs ever written. As for the meaning of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody", Freddie was purposefully vague. As with most of the greatest songs, the lyrics are written to be poetic and mysterious. Are they literal or figurative? As separate pieces initially, should the song have a singular meaning? Who knows! The meaning is open to interpretation for each listener to decide, based on how the music and lyrics touched them. You will read comments claiming the song's meaning, but the fact is, the entire band has never stating a specific meaning and has been firm that there isn't one, or if Freddie DID have a specific interpretation, he never shared it. Any assertion of the meaning pertaining to Freddie's sexuality are speculative and because certain groups WANT that to be the meaning.

No way! Absolutely impossible to NOT knowing QUEEN. No fucking way!

no two Queen songs sound the same. it's a very VERY deep rabbit hole!

Welcome to the Queen rabbit hole you have so much to look forward to, Live Aid concert is a must.

Freddie Mercury. The best vocals in history!!! This song is known as the best song ever made!!!

Freddie wanted something so unique that there would be nothing else like it.

Seriously, have you been living under a rock? 🤣. How can you never have heard of Queen? The greatest rock band ever!

I hope you've worked out by now that the "amazing" singer is Freddie Mercury. The rest of the band Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums) and John Deacon (bass). This song was actually released in 1975. I agree with others....watch Live Aid 20 min set or Somebody to Love Live 1981 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9N2ndxllq6lYY0.html

Totally expected an American accent and was floored. There's so many regional parodies of this song. Can't believe a fellow Brit doesn't know the world famous Bohemian Rhapsody. To not know Freddie Mercury by voice alone never mind by sight.

'70s is my decade for music. A night at the Opera, the album this song is from, came out in 1975

Hearing Freddie Mercury described as "dis guy" blew my mind. I don't if I should laugh or cry.

Great reaction!! Love seeing people hear Queen for the first time and realizing why they are top tier. You should check out Somebody to Love in Montreal 1981 if you want to hear another great example of Freddie's incredible voice. 😊

no audience for Queen-that's hysterical. Love Queen and love Led Zeppelin and will always be there for reactions to them. What a journey.

Look up the musical term "rhapsody." It will define the genius of this masterpiece. This is a scratch on the surface of being completely blown away, repeatedly. Queen.

I think you'll find that there's a huge huge audience for classic rock

Welcome to Queen's world of Rock Opera.

The LARGEST audience is this music. And it’s from the 70’s. A piece of art - look up the word rhapsody.

It's always lovely to see young people reacting to this song. It's from 1975 and I was 13 when it was released. None of the "Big Stations" were prepared to give it air time except a DJ, Kenny Everett, who pushed it until it was accepted and we all gaped at it. It spent insane weeks at Number 1. It's worth being old now to have been young then. The 1970s were brilliant for music. Thanks for your reaction. ❤

Freddie was the greatest front man of all time. The "man" he killed was his former life/self when he came out.

Listening to queen will blow your mind.enjoy the ride.

First time hearing B.R.? If you're English, you know the song before birth!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I'm 58. I love watching younger people discover the music of my youth. Your friend's right!

Never, never interrupt a Queen song ❤️ Perfection at its finest ❤️❤️

Congratulations Stu, welcome to the world of Queen. Good reaction, I just happened upon your channel this morning that came up on my feed this morning. Good reaction too, something you may consider next time you react to Queen's music, 1. Must use headphones to hear the full experience of listening to their music, by that I mean the ones that cover your ears, I see you had the ones that fit in your ears. 2. Not that you did, but just in case for future reactions, we never interrupt Sir Brian May's guitar solos. (Lead Guitarist, vocals), Freddie Mercury (Lead vocals and Pianist) wrote this song when he was still in his teens and combined three songs together when given the opportunity to do so and then BOOM! A masterpiece was born! Rules in the music industry had to be broken for this to be recorded and released! Stu, you'll eventually learn that the music from Queen does not fall into one genre, they went all over the genre spectrum. Roger Taylor (Drums and vocals) he is the one who has the falsetto singing voice when a song requires it like in this song, and John Deacon (Bass Guitarist) they all have contributed to this band when it comes to writing music and creating hits. Oh, and by the way, this song was released in 1975; the album was called 'A night at the Opera' and they kept going with many more songs to listen to until the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991. I am glad you enjoyed this song and hope you get to listen to many others! Once again, I congratulate you on your first experience listening to Bohemian Rhapsody and welcome to the world of Queen! Peace. ☮

You need to watch the Green Day concert where the crowd sings to this.

Brits say this is a staple on the radio, but let's you know we may hear but don't always listen. Glad you were mesmerized by a song from 1975. Fans may talk about not interrupting here or there - but in the moment, a new experience...having a genuine reaction is the point. This song did alter the traditional rock song structure and changed how music was marketed. Big then, still big now.

Who else is saying just wait after '"what a way to start - so interesting" Also, you really need headphones Stu!! It's a story - crime, trial and retribution. If you want to know how well known this song is, look out Greenway concert audience singing the whole song, start to finish (including the guitar solos) - about 70,000 people. Love watching people watching Queen for the first time. Best band in the world. What a lot of treats you have ahead of you. If you loved Freddie's voice, try Somebody to love, live at Montreal 1981. One of the best live performances you will ever witness.

Don’t keep interrupting - this is Queen and Freddie at his best

This is actually 2 songs that Freddie putted together and I think I’ve heard it 100 times and I never get tired of it 😊

As mentioned below, please react to Queen's 'Somebody to Love' live in Montreal'

As a 14 year old when hearing this I did not feel shocked or stunned as modern listeners do now because of the change of arrangement, tempo etc. it was simply magnificent, artistic and original. I loved some pop music and my first love was Motown, but once I’d heard Queen as a 14 year old, and then The Eagles, I started to get a different appreciation of what music means.

It's in the name. A "Rhapsody" is a music piece, that does not follow any rules. Very old classical tradition. How crazy can we go, while it still being great, is the whole point.

This song is from 1975, Queen started in 1970-1991, when Freddie Mercury (lead singer, best ever vocals-4-5 octave range, has even done opera with Monserrat Caballe’, piano), passed away. The other members are fabulous as well, geniuses in their own right, Brian May (lead guitar/vocal), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals, great falsetto voice) and John Deacon (bass guitar, genius in electronics). All their songs are GREAT, all kinds of genres, you can’t put them in any kind of box. Freddie’s voice and showmanship in live performances was just magic. Everyone is so in sync with each other while performing, they’re just so GREAT, I can’t say it enough. Anyway, hope you dive deep into the Queen rabbit hole millions of us can’t escape from, it’s so addictive. THEY’RE so addictive. (RIP Freddie, yes, you made so many people happy, and you still are. And no, you were never boring and no one has made your music boring. It still lives on, and Brian and Roger are still touring as Queen & Adam Lambert, but I never listen to that. Love you too much.)

Wel, you just found the greatest performance of the greatest rock song of all time, by the greatest rock singer of the 20th century, so nothing compares...

This is a Rock Opera. Each of the four musicians have degrees in various areas unrelated to music. They all wanted to have an education to fall back on if Queen was not successful. Freddie Mercury wrote, directed, sang and arranged and produced the entire thing. This was released October 31st, 1975. My mother and all of us kids waited for the release. She told us that this song was the transformation of music and then, the 1980s happened. She was right! Freddie Mercury was a Musical Genius. I was 11 when it was released.

I would argue that good music exists way back to the 1920s, if you open your mind to it.

One other little thing…… Bohemian Rhapsody was the Most Streamed Song of the 20th Century

What's happening... what's going on... said everyone the first time they heard this song... yet we'll play it over and over and over again and sing along with it like there's no tomorrow... 😂❤ I'm 62 now and love watching the reaction of people hearing and watching Queen for the first time.😊

Freddie mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Stone Town, Zanzibar, on September 5, 1946.

I call it Rock Opera! Genius most creative ever!

Welcome to Freddy Mercury and the biggest rabbit hole ever

I raised three kids listening to Queen back in the seventies. Now my grandchildren are listening to them and loving them. They all know the words to Bohemian rhapsody by heart...... it's our second national anthem!!

Came for kpop reactions and i LOVE when people react to different genres! As hard it can be to believe I'm a 25 year old Brazilian who loves kpop and 60s-90s rock music (including metal) !!!! It makes me very happy when people are open minded enough to love different styles of music, congratulations on your channel!

This is from 1975, from their 4th album called “A Night at the Opera”.👌The best Rock music came out in the 60’s and 70’s, A lot of great stuff in the 80’s and 90’s too!!! It is all gonna blow your mind!!!👍Enjoy the ride 👌✌️😁

It doesn't matter how old you are, my 9 and 10 yr old know all the Queen songs because they are the BEST artists ever!!

Bohemian Rhapsody will be 50 years old next year!

Welcome to Queen. 3/4 sang, and we won’t talk about the 4th. They were all educated, all multi-instrumentalists. Try their Live Aid set, and after that, Somebody to Love, Montreal ‘81.

Some people are suggesting some of their live performances… This is definitely something you should check out at some point as they are magic live and that’s arguably the best way to experience them… But at the same time, I feel like it’s better to start with studio recordings, then save some of the best stuff for a treat later on… Like the Live Aid set was amazing, despite the singer being unwell and a few other potential issues… I’d save it for when you know most of the songs in the set, but it’s up to you. Queen have an amazing and varied catalogue of music… There’s some straightforward rock/pop songs, some that’s a little more electronic, some that’s more inspired by classic music, like this one… Some that simply rock hard, but also some really soft ballads… Some that are pretty experimental… If you’re still reading, here’s some of the other essential tracks to listen to: Another One Bites The Dust We Will Rock You + We Are the Champions (two songs often paired together) Don’t Stop Me Now Somebody to Love Who Wants to Live Forever? The Show Must Go On Under Pressure (feat. David Bowie) … And this is just a small sample of their hits… There are many great tracks that aren’t so commonly known too, but are still worth checking out… But this is probably enough to be going on with.

Queen is eternal. They are not before your time. They define time! They were almost perfect. The layers of skill in this bad are amazing. From music to the guitarist being an actual astrophysicist to the fact that they wrote and produced all their songs themself.

Welcome to the Queendom.

Freddie Mercury ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Freddie’s voice is so beautiful because he had four extra teeth. As he grew, they pushed his other teeth out of their normal positions, which has somehow helped to created his four octave vocal range. He is one of a kind. I believe this song is about him coming out of the closet to his family, his mother and friends. So the man he “killed” was old Freddie. Makes the song more powerful really. Metaphors are awesome.

Priceless !!!

just to be precise, it's not 80's, its early 70's

You've not seen anything yet. Try' Somebody to Love' live in Montreal!

This song was in 1975. Freddie was the best front man ever and he could control a crowd like no other. All of the band members are incredible. Roger on the drums is the one that hits that high note in the this song and could be a lead singer with his amazing voice also. Brian the lead guitarist, writes many songs as they all do in this band and is fantastic on guitar, and John on bass although he doesn't sing much he is a great bass player and song writer. All band members have college degrees and are extremely smart and talented. Please do a reaction on their live aid concert and you will see some of his magic. Their live aid concert is said to be the best concert in history to this day. I am subscribing in hopes of more Queen and more 70's bands. The 70's was actually the decade of the most talented bands in history. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones and so many others. Thanks for the great reaction.

The whole opening of the song is layers of Freddy's voice. Even though they show all 4 of them singing its only Freddy

Freddie played the demo tape of this to his mate David Bowie asking if it would be a hit. Bowie said, “Never! It’s far too long. Audiences don’t like long pop songs.”. So glad he was wrong. Freddie wrote it and of course the main singer is Freddie himself of course.

welcome to the rabbit hole. prepare yourself for a hell of a journey.

Came out in the 1970s rock opera Freddie Mercury is the best vocalist that ever lived and Bohemian Rhapsody is in the top 5 rock songs ever done in my mind the best wild bill from Worcester mass

Their is a HUGE audience for people reacting to music from the 50's to the 80's! You have NO idea how big. I watch at least 20 reactors that react only to older music .... all of it before 1990. It's been going on for at least 5 years now. Rob Squad Reactions seems to have the most subscribers (over 500,000) and the most comments, normally in the thousands on a regular basis.

Use headphones. Whole different experience

This song has been played by every genre it's been played in movies it's an absolute masterpiece Freddie Mercury wasn't genius I can't believe anybody hasn't heard this song. This was done in 1970, Mercury was ahead of his time even the video was ahead of his time

As well as Live Aid (the one where it starts with the policemen). You might also enjoy 'Innuendo' another multifaceted Queen number. From Bohemian Rhapsody 1975 to 'Innuendo' 1991. Queen had it all.

Next should be, Somebody to Love, live in Montreal. Best video ever. Queen has over 200 songs in their catalog. Take a ride down the rabbit hole.

A test was done on Freddy’s voice and his voice was perfect listening for everyone

The best rock m usic was in the 60's to the 90's. It set the standard for all the other groups in this era.

This song is riddled with metaphor and Freddie never said what the song was about (though there are several theories out there to be considered), simply that it was up to the listener to decide what it means to them. This is a compilation, composed of three different songs Freddie had written but never completed so he decided to put them together and form a rhapsody. This song is iconic and has been very popular for 50 years. This exact same studio version of this song has been #1 on the charts in three separate decades as it has re-emerged in movies as well as in the movie of the same name which is loosely based on Freddie Mercury's life story, though it is not a documentary and there are a lot of timeline flaws as well as things being changed for the sake of keeping the movie interesting throughout the 20 year journey that Freddie shared with Queen. I love this song and never get tired of it...and yes, you are right, Freddie had a voice like none other, he was an original and has been touted to have been the best Frontman to every grace the stage. While that comment may be subjective, he will be in the top few on every list, with most listing him in the top position. You really should react to some of Queen's live performances because the band is incredible and as good as they are in studio, they are actually better live. Two live performances you should not miss (as reactions or on your own time if they don't fit into the format of your channel) are Somebody To Love, live at Montreal 1981 and White Queen live at Odeon, Hammersmith 1975. Both will show you how well matched each of these men in the band were and how incredibly talented and tight they were as well both collectively and individually. Thank you for your reaction, you were properly "Wowed!" This song was released 1975. When you first listen to Queen, it is pretty much a given that you will be fixated on Freddie because that voice is so original and there will never be another like him, but as you get deeper into Queen music, you will gain a huge appreciation for each of the four members and how talented each of them is. It is almost unimaginable how the four of them managed to find one another and how they managed to stay together with such diverse personalities and each with so much talent and therefore ego. I think that each of them understood that Queen was a business and the disagreements brought out the best in everything they did as well as each of them having an almost unbelievable commitment to the music and what they collectively created as Queen. Freddie, Roger and Brian all had solo careers beyond Queen but Queen always came first. John did not have a solo career and retired from music all together a few years after Freddie passed away.

Art is by definition transcending, it is art in highest form till this day

As others have stated Freddie Mercury is arguably the best voice and front man for a band. I suggest you check out their live performances. The band wanted to make the audience feel like it was an experience. They knew we could hear their songs any time with the albums so Freddie always made sure the songs didn’t sound like the studio versions at their concerts. I suggest you check out Somebody To Love Live in Montreal 1981. Welcome to Queen. I hope you continue down the rabbit hole

Your Queen journey absolutely will contain “I know that! That was Queen?” moments. I can’t imagine you haven’t been exposed to “We Will Rock you”, “We are the Champions”, “Another one Bites the Dust”

Scientists have analyzed Freddie's voice and have determined it was perfect pitched. Please listen without stopping. Now go to their Live Aid performance of 1985. Deemed the best rock performance ever. The guitarist, Brian May is an astrophysicist.

Queen = Legend. Freddie was dying of Aids. This is his ballade RIP ❤

*Queen - Somebody to Love - Live 1981* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9N2ndxllq6lYY0.html *Live Aid (Queen) Full Concert [1985, London, Wembley Stadium]* kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrJ5dNNm09iUoWQ.html This is the ONLY full version as all the other are cut off in the beginning and end. This was a 12 hour music festival to raise money for starving people in Africa. Several bands played for free on 2 continents, London England and Philadelphia Pennsylvania with over 1 billion people watching around the world. Each band had a 20 minute set. Queen's set became the best of the whole thing. Even Elton John said to Freddie as he walked off stage, "How the fuck am I supposed to follow that?!"

Greatest vocalist of all time. Top three guitarists of all time. I’m not sure who would fit the last but Joe Satriani is another of my top 3 guitarists.

This is a rock opera with four acts.

Guitarist Sir Brian May (he was knighted in 2023 by King Charles) ranked no. 26 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of greatest guitarists...and he holds a PhD in astrophysics.

It's your 2nd National Anthem for heavens sake! How can you not know their discographie ?

No, this was 1975. Queen did a lot of great work in the 1980s, but a lot of great work in the 70s as well, including this one.

No, the 70's was the BEST decade of music. It bled over into the 80's.

1975, I was 14 years old and the first record I fell in love with 😍