Queen & Seal - Who Wants To Live Forever (Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert)

Queen & Seal - Who Wants To Live Forever (Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert) - First time!

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3 жыл бұрын

A slight different sound to how I expected it. But we know with expectations comes hope. However with this expectation, we got a great joy. The gentle sway Seal brings into the rock sound Queen are providing. Is something really special. FM would be honoured. This is reaction to Queen & Seal with Who Want To Live Forever at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.
"touch my tears with your lips, touch my world with your finger tips" - this is the line that really drives the message home. How do we learn to love? then sing these lyrics aloud. They are really great as you already know.
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@HelenaDax 3 жыл бұрын

They looked so sad, poor things. And yeah, it was difficult for them. One of their friends said they were devastated after the concert, especially John. And there's a heartbreaking moment during Bohemian Rhapsody where you can tell that Brian forgot for a moment that Freddie wasn't there and his face when he sees Elton John instead is a like a punch in the guts.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to rewatch that. I saw many emotions on the bands faces buy through tears.

@lcbcreative 3 жыл бұрын

I give Seal so much credit for tackling this song. There is a behind the scenes clip of him talking about it. Roger's face kills me. I'm going to watch... but it is difficult. ;-(

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

LCB do you know where that clip is? I’ve probably seen it but would love to see it again! Thanks

@dianecourtney2724 3 жыл бұрын

Roger’s face 😢

@tonihelm7734 3 жыл бұрын

It had to be really hard for the singers with everyone comparing them to Freddie. Hard for Queen as well because they had to change the key for a lot of the songs because few had Freddie's range! At least they cared enough to try!

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

I do give them credit for doing their best! It had to be so hard on them knowing they were going to be compared to Freddie, even though it was a tribute to him.

@jpw6893 3 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to be there. Fantastic day.

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

What a great memory 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@HAP3SPEAKZ 3 жыл бұрын

I could hear the crowd singing.

@lcbcreative 3 жыл бұрын

It's a bit weird that Freddie's death makes me so sad in 2020, but when he died - although I was shocked and sad at the time - I was too busy between work, marriage and two little ones at home. No KZfaq back then either. I have had the DVD of this concert since it was first released, but didn't think of exploring their music online until the beginning of this year (dummy!). Now it's like grieving for the first time. What a loss.

@joymaxs2874 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I am learning about Queen and enjoying their music daily. And Hap3speakz definitely became the awesome bridge to me for that. I'm so glad I came across to his channel and learned so much about Queen through all of you Queen fans. So sad to accept Freddie passed away too early, however through his music.. I can feel him. Oh yes! Definitely.. 💓

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

@@joymaxs2874 So glad you found Hap and all of us Queen/Freddie lovers! If you’re so inclined look up Sherri Sanders ( KZfaq) page, there are so many Freddie & Queen lovers there. I’m sure you would be welcomed to our family!

@terridostal1348 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly my story. Always liked their music but to busy to really get into it.

@druidkhan6066 3 жыл бұрын

When Freddie died, it was not only an unexpected tragedy but also a shock. Despite Live Aid, HIV and AIDS were not well known subjects, and when Freddie died, it hit home that anyone can catch it, and so the Freddie Mercury tribute concert was not only a concert dedicated to the late singer, but was used as an opportunity to make an effort to try and tackle the HIV/AIDS virus. The money raised set up the Mercury Phoenix Trust, which is a charity dedicated to raising money to fund research in finding a cure against HIV. Freddie is a brilliant singer and performer, but this is made much more vividly by how people couldn't really fill his shoes in this concert. They sang as best as they could, but the show stopping force was just not there. The closet, however, came with George Michael's performance of 'Somebody to Love', which was so good, that when it was released as a single, it went to number 1 in the UK charts.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so sad that no one knew about HIV/AIDS back then, it was such a new virus and unfortunately Freddie got infected and died before the medicine was available to be able to survive. The concert did bring awareness to the word and did raise a lot of money for research. You are so right! With all the different performances that day it only showed that no one could or ever would be as great as Freddie! I did love George Michael singing “Somebody To Love” , he was the closest to Freddie. I’m from the US and didn’t know he released it as a single and it went #1! As I usually end a post... Freddie 4ever 🤴🏻🔥🎤🎶🥰❤️💯‼️ My unreachable angel 🧖🏻‍♂️🇺🇸

@rebecca28 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing performance of Seal , that made Roger and Brian get emotional, and Roger at a time (min. 6:18) looks like he could not holding his tears. Heartbreaking. George Michael and Seal were the best of all those who participated in that tribute concert. George put his heart and soul into his performance, as did Freddie. And while he was singing Freddie's favorite song, (Somebody To Love), his boyfriend was suffering from the same disease. Very sad.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Yes when I heard that about his bf, I cried!

@carolannwalkup6533 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched this several times, and each time , I can't keep my eyes off of Roger, he does cry, when the part come to "When Love Must Die", he played his drums so hard, and so strong, it was like he was taking his sorrow out on the drums, and poor John, he just fell apart, crying, all in all, Seal was trying, but it was the rest of the band that broke your heart, and knew that they were crying and dyeing inside ...for the loss of there Brother/Friend....as I have said before, I love your reactions to Queen music, your the best, that is why I subscribed , your ear for the details is wonderful...thank you for being you ,.God's speed and Love, stay safe my Friend

@jonhouse426 3 жыл бұрын

Seal agreed that though he wanted to sing this song at Freddies tribute concert in reflection it was way out of his depth and thought this performance would end his career.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from the US, did Seal’s career suffer any.

@sharonlambchoporeggio5761 3 жыл бұрын

I am a HUGE Highlander fan... when I first heard this song, I loved it!!! It fit the movie so well... Freddie Mercury was a one of a kind talent... his light will always shine... his memory will never fade... thank you Seal for doing this song...

@nanp544 3 жыл бұрын

He did a great tribute to Freddie!👍🏼🤗

@flyingcloud6776 3 жыл бұрын

I agree, the situation must have been extremely hard for Brian, Roger and John to play these songs without Freddie, just some months after his passing. It surely was a reason for John to retire, he simply couldn't bear it. They rehearsed quite a lot with the singers before the show to make sure, everyone could deliver their best.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Brian said one performer did not show up, I think the guy who sang BoRhap with Elton never rehearsed with him, but did a fantastic job!

@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497 3 жыл бұрын

@@deeyears3978 that was Axl Rose. Surprisingly he was quite homophobic..so surprised that Queen had him tbh.

@marggie4129 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I couldn't understand why Queen had axle

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

@@marggie4129 I have no idea..... Brian seemed to know him and when they performed early in the concert everyone seemed thrilled.

@melissaniedorf5016 3 жыл бұрын

If you look at the whole concert John is crying at the beginning. Sad and at the same time it helped them.

@johnfaustintx 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That was my first time seeing, too. I could not keep it together. I didn't see the tribute but I will eagerly seek it out. From the comments, I think I will look for GM, Somebody to Love, first. For me, Somebody to Love, in the live versions, is right up there with Boh Rap. Thanks for sharing this with us. I have a sense of peace and what better time than bedtime. Great reaction.

@diesebellim9044 3 жыл бұрын

this was so beautiful no faded who ever want to sang it its still amazing song i love it 💖💜💙

@melinakristinmercury9586 3 жыл бұрын

Omg this is so sad, I see the boys having a very hard time 😢 Seal did a very good job. But I only heard and saw in my head Freddie on Wembley -86 ♥️

@NostalgicMem0ries 10 ай бұрын

seal voice is so soft, it matches song o well, even tho i adore freddies version, seal version is insane and live..... no one even came close that night in live performance

@vandaduffy5635 3 жыл бұрын

Seal is such an awesome singer!

@adinafarkas769 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely nice and hard to watch, like anything on the tribute or the videos where Brian sings and at some point they are displaying a video of Freddie singing in the background. You simply can’t hold back your tears.

@allanriach 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could have got a ticket but like Live Aid had to watch it live from home. Love Extreme so was great to hear them cover the classic Love Of My Life followed by there own classic More Than Words.

@debbiebush5887 3 жыл бұрын

Hey HAP. I am finding it hard to watch this video because I havent even watched this tribute concert at all. Its just too painful for me. It was done a day after my 26th birthday. Cant make myself see it but I will watch this because of you HAP. I love your reactions towards QUEEN so I am going to do it. I know I will cry because even today I still miss FREDDIE so. Thank you HAP for all that you do with your videos. I appreciate it so. Take care my brother. Love ya and have a good weekend. Your girl QUEEN BEE.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Queen Bee (Debbie, it’s Dee from Sherri’s page) I’m sure when you watch it you’ll have the same reaction I did the first time and still do, I cried my eyes out, sobbing at the end!

@camh5036 3 жыл бұрын

Roger's emotion in this is so difficult to watch. Holding tears and taking it out on his kit.

@bastardsecretaryfromhell3504 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when this concert took place, I was 13 years old, sitting in the dark in my room and listened to it on the radio. A teacher of mine recorded it for me because he had pay tv. I‘m thankful for that until this day. Never the less, I always liked Radio Ga Ga a lot because of the crowd. They were just amazing. Paul Young was poor compaired to Freddie, of course, but the choreography was unbelievable. You can see they all did it for Freddie. And I love Axl Rose doing the hard rock part of Bohemian Rhapsody. They way he enterd the stage was like an explosion 💥

@michellereddi8725 3 жыл бұрын

I'd say we couldn't hear it bec as I said both different vocals enjoyed tht 👏👏👏👏

@oneday458 2 жыл бұрын

I cried when watched this at the time. I thought of Freddie right through the song. I thought Seal did a great job.

@antoineferdinand5513 3 жыл бұрын

as for keeping their composure,they did the best they could. I watched that concert so many times when it first aired on Much Music,and you can see more than a few times the rest of the band crying. You can Brian crying at 10:58

@HAP3SPEAKZ 3 жыл бұрын

So touching. Thanks for sharing. Can imagine the pain to lose such a close brother and friend.

@adreamers8475 3 жыл бұрын

If you watch the end of the concert, John is truly heart broken. ..and while I loved the idea of this concert, it is just music...the heart has gone out. George Michaels is the only one I feel Freddie in. Thanks for the reaction

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous voice......he did a great job🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵 I love Brian’s solo ....check out ‘No one but you( only the good die young) ‘ heartbreaking 😢

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

First time I saw “No One But You “ I cried so hard I was sobbing! I wonder if Brian “still sees that face in the window”?

@dawncelia1 3 жыл бұрын

@@deeyears3978 I would think so they had such a bond ......nothing can break that I feel 🎶🎵

@korinalacount2664 3 жыл бұрын

It was said most of the singers at the tribute had to have the songs ranges lowered so they could sing them,lol,think Monseratt and Aretha and others should of been there for his tribute

@jamesmendur5315 Жыл бұрын

I've heard it said that after Freddie died, you could look back at every Queen song title as something suitable for a tombstone.

@daedala70 3 жыл бұрын

I think that the reason that Brian didn’t play that particular note is because Seal was singing in a different key than the original song. So Brian’s note on the guitar would no longer match as a continuation of the note sung by Seal.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

daedala, thanks for explaining that!

@daedala70 3 жыл бұрын

Dee Years well I don’t know if I’m right, but it makes sense to me 😉

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

@@daedala70 Yes it does, especially since Seal didn’t finish the last line.

@neilburns8869 2 жыл бұрын

A nice wee surprise.

@carrielaliberte3255 2 жыл бұрын

This was tough. I truly love Seal! He’s amazing 💜 I saw Rogers face, Brian’s lack of umph! Maybe too soon?? 💔

@JaneRtn 3 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 reaction .... I heard this at the time and wasn’t that impressed but listening again it was a much more creditable performance than I remembered so my thanks to you for that. Brian’s guitar twang at the end .. not there maybe because Freddie’s vocals were so strong it went well but may he didn’t do it cos Seals vocals were softer and it might have been too strong a counterpoint in this version. Have you seen George Michaels “Somebody to Love” in this same tribute concert. It is the only version without Freddie that I choose to listen to from time to time... look out for Brian and Rogers reactions mid/end of song... pretty sure you will love it .

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, George did a fabulous job! I’ve watched the concert many times!

@allisonhuebner3068 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely George Michael with “Somebody to Love!!!!!”

@bigmallly7863 3 жыл бұрын

It's difficult to compare other singers to Freddie, the concert in general was a great idea. I thought George Michael was excellent & Extreme were also very good.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Freddie sang with Extreme if I’m not mistaken.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Yes George Michael was excellent! And if I’m not mistaken Freddie was with Extreme before Queen

@Terri6868 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Robert Plant He sang “innuendo”& Crazy little thing called love.🤩🤩👑

@WinnerMK777 3 жыл бұрын

10:15 Good point. Dr. Bryan did it low pitched, it looks like he didn't want these phrase took over.

@Azabaxe80 6 ай бұрын

I'm a huge Queen fan who stopped buying or listening to new Queen records sometime around 1983. So when I saw Seal, a huge favorite of mine at the time, up there, I was impressed. MTV broadcast the whole show, so I watched it live. Seal, however, was singing a song I was totally unfamiliar with. As hard as this is to believe, this performance was the first time I had ever heard that song. Of course I quickly checked out the original. Queen/Mercury played it in a higher key, and there were parts of the song that were cut out in this performance. Nonetheless, not a bad way to be introduced to a lovely song.

@davebain2656 2 жыл бұрын

Queen are Queen, they never performed any of their songs the same twice, every performance was always different one way or another

@nanaprn7809 3 жыл бұрын

One of the great songs at the tribute was Somebody to Love sung by George Michael. Always love this song and love Seal.

@debramoore7513 3 жыл бұрын

The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert is a great concert that honors Freddie’s memory. Most of the artists had to adjust their range cuz they couldn’t do it like Freddie. But it’s awesome for them to donate their time & talents. Axl Rose sang “We Will Rock You”, Joe Elliott (Def Leppard) sang “Tie Your Mother Down” with Slash on guitar, James Hatfield (Metallica) sang “Stone Cold Crazy”, and George Michael ended the concert with “Somebody To Love” which was pretty darn good. Heard that one of the artists wanted to sing “Love of My Life” but Brian said kindly .... No.

@ShamptterRecordsOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

you should check out Brian May - Too much love will kill you ( Freddie Mercury Tribute concert)

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely heart wrenching!

@tmphotography8443 3 жыл бұрын

I was there and thought at the time why try out a fresh song . You can almost hear the tears in his voice

@lindastodola133 3 жыл бұрын

Hap I like how you could understand the pain of Queen without Freddie. No one could touch Freddie. I believe in my opinion that George Micheals got closest. I only watched this because it was your reaction. It hurts me to watch the tribute even though it was for Freddie .🥺

@michellesalgado6331 3 жыл бұрын

Please review George Michael singing Somebody to Love at Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert

@hans-georgschroter7887 3 жыл бұрын

You loves Freddy and i am too, he was amazing for all times, but i dont understand wy you will not react to Angelina s Version of bohemian rhapsody, she did it with respect. i hear him singing through her and this is not the end with her, it's a beginning of a wonderful Journey

@HAP3SPEAKZ 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hans. I could have reacted to that song a long time ago for views. In fact I could have reacted to all her popular songs and leave it as that. Instead I opted for narrative I found most rewarding. Something that I can understand personally and approach her music in a way unique to no other. The AJ journey. When I first got recommended het songs. I felt I had missed something. Anyway the time shall come, I appreciate your patience. I believe she did it with love and respect too. 🙏🏽🎭

@hans-georgschroter7887 3 жыл бұрын

@@HAP3SPEAKZ maybe it has been deleted because of the Copyright, some reactors had Problems with this song

@maryannsavage3724 3 жыл бұрын

Seal said that it could be the end of his career for even attempting to sing this song. lol

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Seal did sing “Who Wants To Live Forever” at the Tribute Concert. He said it was the song he wanted to sing, but his performance was quite a let down! Seal has a beautiful voice but this was totally out of his genre! To me the music and words were the only things I recognized. And it seems like he forgot at least the last part”who waits forever anyways”. I had to go listen to Freddie after hearing Seal. The only performer that I really liked at the tribute was George Michael! Queen, Brian, Roger and John did an outstanding job playing the songs but if you watched Brian’s face he did show emotion often! (I have the concert downloaded and watch it about once a month! Your reaction was good. But missing the last line of the song and Brian’s red special ending leaves much to be desired.

@etc7070 3 жыл бұрын

It just came to me when I listened to this, that he changed the last line to be more positive. Maybe "Who waits forever anyways" felt a little cynical in the moment. I think he sang "we all need a chance to live," if I'm hearing correctly. On the whole, though, I do agree with you.

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

@Nancy Elizabeth Yes, I did like Bowie!

@leed119 3 жыл бұрын

Roger was also playing those drums with his entire body.

@greenogre22 3 жыл бұрын

i can understand why you don‘t want to do all songs from that concert and that’ll be my last words ´bout that concert but think of a few others. of course, there were george michael together with lisa stansfield doing „i want to break free“ but also doing solo „somebody to love“ with a choir in the back; george once was under discussion for singing lead for queen by the way. robert plant of led zep doing „innuendo“ and „crazy little thing called love“, roger daltrey of the who, even liza minelli or the great david bowie with annie lennox doing „under pressure“. anastacia, james hetfield of metallica and a mix of many other greats of different genres, but maybe the oddest pairing of artists were elton john together with axl rose of guns nˋ roses doing „bohemian rhapsody“!!! and what is also remarkable is tony iommi of black sabbath’s playing rhythm guitar to many of the songs. there are also good rehearsals of some artists with queen for this concert on youtube in case you want to circumvent the concert😉. excuse me for hanging on to this.

@Terri6868 3 жыл бұрын

Look up ROBERT PLANT, Crazy little thing call love. Same Concert.✨Seal couldn’t sing it like Freddie. He didn’t have Freddie’s range. They had to make a lot of adjustments. 🤩

@markpalmer7215 3 жыл бұрын

The Freddie tribute concert highlighted just how good Freddie was...because with the exception of George Michael everyone changed the key to the songs and still struggled to match him...the smart ones didn’t try. Also worth remembering that as well as being an emotional day for the band it was the first time in nearly 6 years they had played live....and it was on live TV shown around the world to a billion....no pressure lads! Brian said that without Freddie most of the songs fell apart because he wasn’t there to cue changes etc...so that made it even worse. Modern singers doing Queen songs....Tom Chaplin with Queen doing it’s a hard life is fantastic & so is Pinks live version of bohemian rhapsody complete with operatic section

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure Brian,Roger and John did have a difficult time without Freddie’s cues, they had been watching and playing with him for so very long! Without Freddie and the cues, the other performers not knowing them, the guys would miss a change. Any video or concert you watch Brian and Roger we’re always watching Freddie!

@rebecca28 3 жыл бұрын

@Nancy Elizabeth the concert was held on Easter Monday, 20 April 1992, 5 month after Freddie's death. :(

@deeyears3978 3 жыл бұрын

@Nancy Elizabeth It was 6 years since Queen played in front of a live audience. They hadn’t done that since Freddie had done his last live show at Knebworth Park.

@katyequeen9442 3 жыл бұрын

😓 SiMpLy SaD..... An UnForGeTtAbLe DaY .... BeAuTiFuL TriBuTe .... FoR A gReAt RoCk LeGenD .... As FrEdDiE MeRcUrY .... (I love YoUr videos .... greetings from Chili) 😁👌

@cristiona22 3 жыл бұрын

I always watch Roger closely in this - my heart breaks for him . He looks totally distraught.

@leed119 3 жыл бұрын

Next try Queen in 8D 8D Pro Sound has a Queen play list

@tmphotography8443 3 жыл бұрын

I was at this concert , right by the sound stage . I felt this was one of the weaker performances of the day . Still good but wasnt the best by far . James Hatfield and Stone Cold Crazy , Axel Rose and We Will Rock You , Bowie and Lennox Under Pressure etc far better covers . The highlight of the day away from this section was Extreme and their Queen medley . Well well worth reviewing as they nailed song after song for a almost 20 medley . Just fantastic

@ben1ben 3 жыл бұрын

WHAT AN COINCIDENCE I didn't even notice you did a reaction to Seal 3 days ago I just requested it because I loved this performance so much wow what a small world. This was great, I hope you'll check out the Adam Lambert performance too that I linked at my old comment (if you need the link again here it is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m66AqZthz7TTgYk.html ) . Adam really did the best he could to perform the song there. Also what just came to my mind, maybe you can do another Seal reaction. The song is ''Crazy'' (here the link to its music video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqyTaZqqttm0oYU.html ). To me it is such an different genre and I would've never thought I'm into music like that. That song really gave me 2010 ish Vibes although the song is from 1991 it _really_ surprised me, it feels like the music I would listen to with my sister back in the day. GREAT Reaction, thanks for doing my request, hope these 2 I put here are also on the list

@ezekielvaldez7222 2 жыл бұрын

I love how this live version ends. But, may we know what is the lyrics at the part that is supposed to end by fading?

@sharonallforloveandpositiv5497 3 жыл бұрын

Seal said he didn't have a clue why he chose this song..because of its power. But all the singers had to sing in a different key..the only true singer who managed it was George Michael with Somebody to love at this tribute. Roger looked really sad in the backround too. John looked completely sad all through. John said he didn't want to do the concert by the way because he didn't want to hear others singing theirs or Freddie's songs... John really struggled following Freddie's death. Roger noticed at the very end when they were saying goodbye that John was visibly upset and knudged John to go off stage..then followed him off to which John cried buckets backstage.

@michellereddi8725 3 жыл бұрын

Seal has a different vocal to freddie but no doubt his good love his voice yeah freddie sang it beautifully freddie has a bit of rock when he sang tht song no doubt it did sound better as I said different genres. RIP freddie tops

@lauracuellar293 2 жыл бұрын

This is heavily edited. The tribute concert was done by many singers taking Freddie’s part. There is a copy of this song on the www that is horrendous. Seal was totally out of his depth. Seal is great at his songs, but this was a bad idea. Seal is just horrible. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kKyGfseTyKmaZpc.html is the version without overdubs.