Freddie could sing and dance and act. He was one of the greatest showman ever.

John Deacon( Bass Player)Wrote this song. This video was nothing to do of Freddie for his sexual Life. That Dress up in Drag part was inspired from the British Soap opera called Coronation Street it was the idea of Roger Taylor's partner(Dominique)at that time to sort of Pastiche from that soap opera which is very popular in British at that time. But in America they didn't get the whole Joke so they banned the Video. And sadly they lost America from it ..... but Life Still Goes for Freddie and Queen.

Her face reads like an open book about her feelings about a song. It makes her so FUN to watch!!

The shock and confusion in your face was priceless. I Always love your reactions :)

There's a pretty long tradition in Britain of men dressing up as women for entertainment purposes, pantomime, comic theatre even Shakespeare.

This is one of my favorite Queen songs and videos!!! My (then) 6 year old daughter asked “Why is he dressed like a lady??” I told her “That’s Freddie and he does whatever he wants!”

Yep that was Roger Tailor standing at the sink in a mini skirt and stockings. He is the drummer of the band.

The ballet section is basically in there because Freddie was a huge fan of the ballet and happened to be friends with a lead dancer at the Royal Ballet at the time, who helped with the choreography and got the dancers to come along and be in the video. Ironically, given that Freddie was a very naturally gifted performer when doing his own thing on stage, he proved to be absolutely terrible at taking choreography from other people, and thus his character in the ballet sequence doesn't actually do much in the way of set dance moves. But Freddie hugely enjoyed doing it and even shaved off his moustache for the part, something that he notably didn't do for the sections where he's dressed as a woman, adding to the bizarre (and very British) humour.

The first time I saw this video (when it was released) I just loved the sense of fun in it. Hard to believe MTV banned it back then. Couldn't figure out why. Guess they didn't have a sense of humour. Thanks for showing it 💖

You look surprised haha 80s last century are the best years of my life

Freddie was a unique talent, and seemingly fearless. Now watch Somebody to Love or Don't Stop Me Now.

Apparently the whole band had a great time on set dressed as the women. Funny to watch as well. You would love the official video for Queen, The Miracle.

One of the greatest hits of Queen ! I must laugh about the reaction of you Morenikeij , you don’t expect this video ? Love from Holland and a big 💋. 🇳🇱👍💐

one of the best reactions i've ever seen lol. queen always had more surprises in store

Everybody gets it wrong. It’s not about coming out. Listen to the song again. It’s about love.

1:31 that’s roger Taylor he is the drummer of Queen fans call him rogerina in this vid cause he’s just fabulous. Btw it was his idea to dress up as lady’s . He also has an amazing singing voice . You can hear him sing in lap of the gods live at rainbow , he sings like an angel .

Its made me laugh out loud when it first came out , interesting to see the shock and confusion on your face. Have you had your exam results? Hope you passed. Always great to see you and that beautiful smile, take care baby girl God bless you

HE had nothing to do with any kind of movement, HE was nobody's poster boy, Freddie just was his true self!!! Long live Queen, long live Freddie Mercury!!! 🤘🤘🤘🔝🔝🔝❤❤❤ Greetings from Italy!!! 😉

The dressing as women thing isn’t so much about Freddie being gay. There’s a traditional type of Christmas play in Britain called pantomime… it’s usually very funny and the main male actor plays a woman, and it has a female actor playing a man. So when British people saw this for the first time, they didn’t think it was outrageous or political… they just recognized it as a funny situation. Also the part with all the dancers and tight costumes was Freddie experimenting with ballet, which he loved. He actually shaved his mustache off just for this part.

When listening to Queen Don't Try to analyze Freddie just go along with it LOL 😂 Freddie the house wife, Roger is the cute school girl, john the grandma, Brian the aunt 😂🤣 R.I.P Uncle Freddie 🌹❤

The ballet sequence is actually an hommage to Nijinsky, the great Russian ballet star of early 20th century and his classic act "The Afternoon of a Faun"

Yes that is a guy dressed up as a schoolgirl, that is Roger Taylor (the drummer), and it was his girlfriends idea for the band to dress up in drag (an ancient comedy tradition). Freddie Mercury in the leather skirt doing the cleaning. Brian May in the pink dressing gown with curlers in his hair (as if he needed them). John Deacon (who wrote this song) in the black outfit trying to read a newspaper. This video did a lot of damage to Queens American career, thanks in part to the sense of humor failure of MTV, who banned it.

I just love Queen they are spectacular

Beautiful. Thank you for blessing us again for your beautiful reaction.

The keyboard solo to this is the unofficial British National Anthem

Your face of disbelief is the best reaction ever!!!

This song made me laugh like crazy,😂

Great song, funny video! Morenikeji, I smile as soon as I see you! You are great! 😊🌹

In a past life you must have been a Queen. Wait, you still are!

If you want to hear something really different from Queen, check out "Jealousy" from their "Jazz" album.

Oh I see you met Rogerina lmao. Best looking drummer you will find dressed in drag. Love him, he has amazing vocals also. He looked so good he got a nickname out of it lol.

You can tell this is written by John Deacon the bass player. He’s the one dressed as a grumpy granny. It has a strong heavy bass/ drum beat to the song. He wrote some of their best songs. We are used to seeing men and women cross dressing in the UK. As many of us go to see a pantomime at Christmas. A family occasion. This song is nothing about Fred’s sexuality. It’s about someone who has done something for a long time and is thinking of doing something different. A fact that John at the time was thinking off.

Your reactions always make me smile!🤗 Yes, I can see why this would be a little confusing. But Queen was always about performance. This was like a Broadway musical. Baby Girl I'd love to see you react to The First Time I Saw Your Face by Roberta Flack. Looking forward to your next reaction.

Love the look on your face LOL

You knew he liked guys didn't you

Your expressions were hilarious! Love your hair btw.

Such a expressional face you have, brilliant. Also you are absolutely stunning as well. Keep up the good work lady😁😍

I was missing you, Miss Beauty! 😍😍😍😍😍 I saw this maybe in 1984 on TV. QUEEN is one of a kind!

Nice vid. Plus, your hair looks absolutely perfect. 👍

People think it was Freddie idea to dress in drag but is was actually the Drummers Roger Taylor then GF who had the idea. Queen had one of the MOST diverse music genres amongst rock artist, constantly experimenting with different style and sounds.

Hi Mo, my favorite Baby Girl. 💓 So nice to see your back posting reactions. "Queen" has quite a few hits, many suggestions here in the comments. All good stuff. Some better than others. It all depends on the individuals taste. Hard to go wrong though. Have a great day "beautiful". ☺

HEY HONEY, I LOVE YOUR REACTIONS! Watching you watching this video was hilarious and fun... I know others have already explained that this actually had nothing to do with Freddie's sexuality, although everyone understandably assumes that. The weird "dream sequence" was based on a ballet and the dancers in that part were Freddie's friends, ballet dancers with the London Royal Ballet... whom he got acquainted with back in 1979, when he took part in a ballet production with them for a charity event! ...That's a whole FUN story in-itself: They asked Freddie to participate because he made it well-known that he LOVED ballet, and because of the way he dressed onstage/danced around in the Queen shows, they assumed that he knew how to dance ballet... but when he arrived to rehearse with the ballet company, they found out that NO, he didn't know how to dance AT. ALL. :D So, the charity show had the ballet dancers CARRYING Fred around the stage while he sang Bohemian Rhapsody. ;D (This is a link to the Royall Ballet charity performance): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8qGi62c2Jatn4E.html

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Really like your show. And your sincerity. Keep smiling !

This video got them practically banned in the US because they were in drag. The American audience just did not get the British tradition of drag and that it was a parody of a British soap called Coronation Street. The idea wasn't even Freddie's, like a lot thought when they first saw it, it was Brian's idea for them to do it in drag. They never regained popularity in the US again until the famous scene in Wayne's World where they play Bohemian Rhapsody in the car with the head banging.

Queen show must go on

Not only is his voice awesome, I found him to be very inclusive in who he chose to perform in this video. Just because he was gay, did not mean he would not include some hotty chics in the video too. I'm amazed how well the guys from Queen did their drag acts in the sitting room. Did you ever see Candice Glover perform the Shirley Bassey song on American Idol? Nicky Manaj's comment made me laugh, but she was right.

Freddie was a beautiful and kind man and deserves everything he wanted in life

Your editing skills is topnotch and am Learning, will sure emulate this. I enjoyed Watching.

As always loveee Ur BEAUTIFUL Reeaction!!! A classic song but there are many songs from this ROCK GROUP U must listen to...Alberto loves Ur page love from MEXICO!!!

I think I am falling in love with your admiration and suprisee... Love you babe!

The song is not about coming out. They were John Deacon lyrics. It's just about getting over a former relationship.

The dresses are a funny tribute to the very popular British TV show "Coronation Street" the song was written by John Deacon. You're reaction is just amazing 😂😂👍✌️

After having watched your reaction to Bohemian Rhapsody and Somebody to love, I wondered how you would react to this song. I enjoy your charismatic enthusiasm in your video's very much, but I greatly respect and admire how you reacted to this one.

the woman with the yellow hair is roger taylor (the other member of queen ) and the other two are john deacon and bryan may ,the four member of queen with a performance of woman.. Queen the most great and important band in the history of music in the world ,and in the history of rock Long live to Queen

"Who wants to live forever "by queen ....me personally I think it's one do there best X 🥰

Great reaction! To understand minute 2:38, you really have to see the "Prelude to the afternoon of a faun", by the composer Claude Debussy, with the choreography of Nijinski.

Thanks, Taiwo - this song was actually written by bass-player John Deacon (VERY hetero - six kids) - and it was Roger (drummer's) girlfriend who suggest the "drag" - they all thought it was funny - especially b/c it was based on characters from a popular British "soap" called "Coronation Street" - it was NOT about Freddie "coming out" -- and the London Royal Ballet participated as an artistic element -- so misunderstood - but so many could not get past the video to enjoy the SONG itself - in the U.S. -- "drag" is such a common element in Britain, that people just laughed.. (and they recognized the reference to the show they were familiar with) but in U.S. at the time, it was considered "shocking! - and must MEAN something about Freddie's sexuality..." - so wrong...

This song and seeing Freddy makes me so happy, it’s a song about empowerment. We all feel we need to break free. “You’re so self satisfied, I don’t need you,...I got to break free” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

One of the funniest and best music videos of all time

Love Freddies collection of shirts

Hi BBGirl! Thanks for giving us another video. As talented as Queen was, I think Bohemian Rhapsody was (and still is) in a class of its own. But if you like rock side of Queen, they have a good variety of songs to listen to: “Don’t Stop Me Now”, “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Under Pressure”, and “Fat Bottom Girls” are a few good ones to start with. Anyway, I hope life is treating you well, and I look forward to seeing more videos!

Your reaction is adorable 🤣

I read that the scene was from the popular British show Coronation Street and they did this song to support the women's liberation movement.

Haha love your reaction at 00:48

You are brave to watch this one, be cause it is Freddie Mercury. Lots of love to you and yours!

So on point.❤️

Queen to do list: Bohemian rhapsody Official- headphones required Stone cold crazy -live at the rainbow White Queen Live Hammersmith Killer Queen official video Don't Stop me now official video Somebody to love - Live Montreal Fat bottom Girls official video I want to break free official video Live Aid!!

Your confused expression was a joy to watch and by the way did I tell you how beautiful you are.

Fly to Spokane, I'll pick you up, Northern Idaho is a rad place to visit...

Funny clip with great voice of Freddie. Your reactcion are cute 😊😘

I want to start a toothpaste company just to hire you for your smile. It brings joy every time I see it.

Ha ha this came out when I was about 12 or 13 ....it bugged me then, but I've grown since then and it's a laugh....pretty cool.

You're face priceless 🤣🤣

This isn't a Freddie composition. It was written by bass player John Deacon.

Hi, You looked shocked and happy at the same time nice.

A true Entertainer 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Queen - Who Wants To Live Forever , next x

Great reaction ❤️🇨🇦

You looked so worried :) Queen had a sense of humour, this video is iconic. Song not written by Freddie though, nor was it his idea to do part of the video in drag. To other commenters...it had nothing to do with Freddie being gay.

If you like love songs you should checkout the promise by Tracy Chapman. It’s a little different than most, it’s about long distance love.

I thoroughly recommend that you check out these Queen classics : The Show Must Go On These Are The Days Of Our Lives Breakthru I Want It All A Kind Of Magic Love Of My Life Who Wants To Live Forever RIP Freddie Mercury, 1946 - 1991 🙏 🙏

I have heard this song a bunch of times, but never seen this video... its errr... different. For sure. lol

He was Parsi of Persian ancestry.

US audiences were confused by this video as well when it first came out because it's humor was very British. Appreciate that you don't automatically praise every video like many other reaction channels. It's OK to not like or be confused or just love a song/video. I prefer honest reactions instead of the performative reactions of others.

You should do more Queen! Check out One Vision live at Wembley and Save me Montreal 1981 and Live Aid!

i'am coming back to APAPA I love it there

You look bewildered!! Supposed to be fun with a nod to the Women’s Movement & Coronation Street (British TV Show). 😁 Housewife (Freddie) stuck doing mundane chores & dealing with School Girl (Roger) Grumpy Granny (John) & Parent or In-Law (Brian). Housewife dreams of the Royal Ballet 🩰 and Servitude 🍇 but “life still goes on”. Dressing in drag was Roger’s girlfriend idea!! All in fun my dear … nothing serious just Queen having fun!! 😂 Queen didn’t want to be taken too seriously!! Too bad MTV doesn’t have a sense of humor. 😐

Hey princess,check out the album innuendo,one of queens best.

This is a parody of UK TV soap called .coronation street and the the characters in it freddie is Elsie tanner.bit ofa temptress

I'm not sure if you take suggestions from the comment section or not but you should definitely listen to Van Morrison ~Into the Mystic You will probably love it I love your honest innocent reactions

lol just when you think Freddie cant shock you anymore

They were taking the micky out of a British TV Programme called Coronation Street.

Thats are all guys... thats the whole band (queen) in that clip.

Freddie had legs ❤️rip great showman..

Nobody but Freddie can do a music video half naked without making a fool of yourself.

Queen (freddie Mercury) were pioneers in letting people express themselves ..yes he was Gay but how many straight guys love the music ....music is about what you like and not about race or cultrure

LOL this is lovely. Your reactions are wonderful. (Beautiful lady was Roger Taylor) They we're all in drag for the video. Tell's you how much the band supported Freddie being gay. ❤

The U.S banned the video from TV when it first came out

First album was the best ! from then they went down hill !