@briantravelman .. perchè ognuno ha un suo tono e timbro vocale .. e anche freddie nn cantava uguale al disco ..è quasi impossibile soprattutto se si vuole tenere il palco per tre ore di seguito in un tour mondiale di 200 date
His Voice *__* ! Yes, it's different for my idole Freddie but, he have a good voice, beautiful voice :). I like. He have a talent, yes. I've not preference. They are differents singers, not comparable.
This is from 2004. I have this DVD. Wonderful concert and I watched them live after I thought that they wan't play anymore. Wow, it was amazing. Paul is amazing on his own way in this huge band.
Hey dipshits. Not like you guys trashing Paul can do a DAMN thing about it. LOL! You think Paul cares? NOPE. He is Paul Rodgers, that who is, and that is ALL he can be.
This collaboration is not convincing at all. The song just sounds like Bad Company. Paul has a very different vocal style than Freddie's. Both are among rock music greatest singers but on their own style. And all the bands he served are very different from QUEEN. You could never have Freddie sing for Black Sabbath f.e., could you? Some things just don't work and sound "forced" despite the good intentions...
@ TheSummerwine20 uhm isn't the place packed yes he's no Freddy but it's a new style of queen and they pack the house so obviously people wanna see it so everyone stop hating
Just take it for what it is,a truly remarkable singer with a truly remarkable band,something that Paul has had all his life.Queen & Rogers,True Champions.
@bestdamnalex digo lo que quiero xq no cierras el pico tu y te vas a la shit?,..if you don't understand me looser I say that I want .. why don't you go to shit looser ?
@TheSummerwine20 Maybe you should learn English first, before you start insulting in such a pathetic way. I've read some comments of you now, and you keep saying that "nobody likes paul". Have you asked everybody on this earth about their opinion? Who gave you the right to generalize that everyone hates Paul? Look at the likes. More than the dislikes, right? So get a life before insult every single video Paul sings with Queen!
@bestdamnalex so LOOSER,yo hablo español ,at least I can speak a little of another language like english.I think you can't say the same and that phrase i explained before,TONTA YA DIJE QUE QUISE DECIR QUE NADIE SE VA A IGUALAR A FREDDIE MERCURY AHORA SI NO ENTIENDES LO QUE TE DIGO AHORA NO ES MI PROBLEMA Y TALVEZ TU ERES LA Q DEBE APRENDER OTRO IDIOMA IGNORANTE.AND IF I SAID THAT I DON'T LIKE PAUL IT'S MY OPINION I DIDN'T SAY THAT PAUL IS A BAD MUSICIAN,I SAID THAT I DON'T LIKE HIM OK.
@TheSummerwine20 So, why didn't you just say that? And by the way, thanks to your spamming of comments, we already understood that you love Freddie to death. Again, no reason to insult and hate and whatnot.
Your having a laugh, Queen will continue without Freddie.
Freddie was an inspiration to a hell of a lot of new performers But Paul Rodgers is in his own right a fantastic vocalist with a history that speaks for itself.
The same could be said for Elvis Presley or even Robert Plant (inspiration to a hell of a lot of new performers , in his own right a fantastic vocalist with a history that speaks for itself), yet he too would fail to front Queen. Check out the Dutch Queen Tribute Band - Miracle - A true Queen fan will get chills up their spine listening to this band!
I really love Freddie and I will always say Freddie is the best singer ever. Queen will not be the same again as it was before, but the songs can still be performed. =]
Even though the real spirit of the song with Freddie isn't here, but Paul does an amazing job here! Really amazing!
And for the people saying he sucks at singing... I would be happy as hell to have a voice like him.
@UncleJeffreySpuds That's great. It's an opinion, and one I tend to share. That being said, you can't replace anyone, ever. Period, end of story. Even when bands got new members, "for the better", they were not the same band, they were something different, and not replacing anyone. This Queen + Paul Rodgers was called exactly that, a tour of queen members wanting to play with a singer that was talented. No replacements attempted. Period, end of story.
Pretty cool to see this collaboration. Funny that folks think Paul Rodgers is supposed to be like a tribute singer and mimic Freddie to a t. I would prefer he stick to the melodies and avoid the bluesy improvs, but that's Paul's style so you kinda have to take it or leave it. And who would rather Queen go into hiding while waiting for a Freddie soundalike who has no history/longevity as a singer/songwriter behind him?
I love Paul Rodgers, loved him with Free and Bad Company. To me he has one of the greatest voices in Rock n Roll ever. That said, i was upset when Brian May and company decided to add him and go on tour as Queen. Ray Manzarak never went on tour with another lead singer and called themselves The Doors.
Could anyone imagine Led Zep on tour with anyone but Plant as the lead singer or the Who with Daltry. I may be wrong but to me this was just a money grabbing play by Brian et al.
When an artist takes on songs by someone who's total opposite, it's easier accepted if the new interpretation adds or finds something inspired, or not apparent to folks before. e.g. Ray Charles' take on Cash's Ring of Fire, Sid Vicious on My Way. Sure it's too much asking Rodgers to turn every Queen song into new masterpieces every time it's digested thru blues, but that little spark of surprising perspective may be deal breaker. Props to him for walking into the minefield and doing his best tho
The issue is Freddie was far from "authentic" blues like Jagger/Rodgers. When he tackled it, he appropriated them to his advantage via burlesque (See what a fool) or high drama (It's Late). '92 Tribute worked due to WIDE range of vocal styles. Rodgers is a Great but it's a consistent blues-ONLY take on Q songs (some work, some don't cos Q's diverse.) If you have "wide" taste/love meat-potato blues, it's up your alley. Else it takes big leap of faith to reimagine Q songs as they were v far from.
Love the way he sings the verses, nice and bluesy.
The only thing that annoys me about guys who play Queen stuff these days including Spike Edney is none of them use a real piano. I don't care how good a keyboard you have you can't beat the sound of an acoustic piano. Fair enough if you're a small tribute band but on a tour like this they could easily afford a piano on stage that could be taken on tour.
@dave17186 its just his prefference ... he may like the feel or sound ... but i agree with you ... i have an acoustic piano that survived a fire ... i also have a keyboard for small shows and when i cant get help transporting my piano but the keyboard wouldnt survive a fire ... nor would it sound better due to it ... the wood in the piano is dry and could produce a very clear sound but sadly the strings are covered in soot and could use new strings or a good cleaning
Queen fans who find fault with Paul Rodgers (who was HUGE before anyone even heard of Freddie), do not have a true understanding of music and therefore their opinions r not worth commenting on. Paul Rodgers can be proud of these efforts and so can Queen by making the choice to ask Paul to sing with them. All Hail Paul 'The King' Rodgers and Queen. Amen
He could probably hit all the high notes if he wanted to. He's a great singer! Why does he wuss out on the chorus? They hire him and he won't even sing the chorus? Glad I didn't spend my money to buy the DVD. He's one of the most talented rock singers ever, but I'm not gonna pay to watch him stand there and only sing half of the song.
@tommym202 music is not competition like running on 100 meters...he has his unique interpretation of this song witch is great! Also a great thing is that P.R. is not copying Freddie's style.
@dave17186 Bottom line: Oueen is a great band and Paul Rodgers is a great singer, but I won't buy the DVD because he sounds like he's not really into singing the songs.
why are the guards even there? I don't even see ppl moving a inch from where they are standing through the whole song, they are just singing and following the song(s)..... the guards can go home if they want, or enjoy the music
the whole paul/freddie debate.. let me put my opinion in. I was a huge queen fan for years, went to the fan club conventions (hello to anyone else who was there ! ) , collected memoribilia, knew the words to every song inside out. Yet, like others like me, i havent followed queen since the mid or late nineties.
Its not that paul is a bad singer or a good one.. its just that the band isnt
interesting any more. My choice, like others, would have been GM... he could truely recreate the songs.
Freddie è assolutamente unico, però devo dire che anche questa versione mi piace moltissimo, Paul Rodgers l'ha cantata ha modo suo e ha fatto una splendida esecuzione.
I don't see that any of these guys did anything wrong. In fact, I think all of them are honoring Freddie in a way that would make Freddie really happy. Paul presents these songs in his own way, and his voice is powerful enough to sing them. His decades of experience don't hurt either. I imagine that every single person there is holding Freddie in their hearts during this performance, and that includes Paul. Nobody is trying to forget him or replace him. Quite the opposite.
@TheClassica87 Exactly; quite a celebration of amazing music from both Queen's catalogue; together with Free and Bad Company; honouring not only the amazing Freddie but the late Free guitarist Paul Kossoff :) truly inspirational guitarist.
@TheSummerwine20 That'd be a great, though fan service oriented, point if it weren't for the fact that I wasn't arguing that or saying you are wrong in that statement in the slightest.
@MinivarKnight THANK YOU. finally someone who found the complete right words to express what i think about all the stupid comments hating on paul. thank you.
@MinivarKnight very true mate, i was at the nec concert were they were playing and i tell you this the music was bang on and sounded fantastic, and if queen tour again i will go again, it sthe music i loved and the band and we all have freddy in our hearts when we were at the concert because at times it was bringing tears to my eyes but tears of joy for Queen and i take my hat off to them for playing the way they did. I Take my hat off to them . they are The Champions
I remember the night of 100 guitars at Wembley when the last 40mmins was Paul Rodgers singing with a who's who of top guitarists including BM - they were just queuing up to play with him. He is a great singer not just cos he has a great voice but because he uses it as part of an ensemble. That's why the Queen boys are loving this so much - and that makes the show.
It's good to see that Paul Rodgers do his own voices and skills. Much better than he would "copy Freddy". No one can do it better than him but Paul: It was a great show!!!
if you think thats not wotrthy, do ya self a favor and stick to the drum n bass, cos wot part of that you can complain about i dont know pure rock n roll,
@murdock6107 Here here, amazing vocalist, even Freddie was a fan :) Yes Freddie is irreplaceable but Paul isn't trying to pretend to be Freddie because he is a true professional, in the same way Brian and Roger don't just copy the style of Free when doing Free songs. Unique touch from both parties :) This is brilliant ,music and well, when I went to this gig, it was really quite breathtaking to be right at the front watching legends perform some of the best rock ever, if not the best :)
Simply put.... Amazing is what this elder rock group is, especially by their choice of Paul Rogers to now front them on stage, and this in order to give their fans of this type of music, a great musical experience exactly like this just was for me, as was watched by me with both ears peeled back and wide open.
Comment succeder a une telle icone? la réponse est sous nos yeux, Paul la chante simplement avec le coeur et les tripes comme aucun ne sait le faire! Queen renaît et cela passera par une entente avec Paul!
The queen no longer exists because the majesty sleeps in peace.
Freddie and irreplaceable.
The music of the queen and not suitable for the voice of Paul it changes the whole interpretation that Freddie gave the music
he does not sing or even 1% ... 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 that Freddie sang
@MegaDjsilva Ah come on! Everyone knows that Freddie can't be replaced. Him and Paul have such different styles. Just imagine Freddie singing in Bad Company, it would have been good but not like Paul. Paul is a blues singer and fans are glad they can see Queen again.To say that Paul doesn't sing 1% of Freddie is pretty damn idiotic. Just because you like someone, doesn't mean that everyoneesle sucks.
@matzchase I agree, some people don't seem to understand singing styles, Paul is a true professional and rock legend whom has been in numerous groups with some of the best rock stars in the world, Free with Paul Kossoff, Bad Company with Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell, with Jimmy Page in The Firm and here with May and Taylor, Paul is no idiot. One of the best and the probably the best male vocalist whom can even step up to the plate of singing Queen songs. I'm sure Freddie would be loving this!!!
I'm sorry but Freddie Mercury WAS Queen. Queen went to the grave with Freddie. He named the band, he invented their glitter-rock persona and aura, he disigned the clothes, the artwork, the makeup and the flamboyance and the Queen sound. Freddie gave Queen it's Royal Highness essence. These other guys are just cashing in on Freddie's legacy. This tour should of been called : Brian May, Roger Taylor and Paul Rodgers: A TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY
@alcatras4 now just because pr sucks and may/taylor want to cash in on the legacy doesn't mean that the latter didn't contribute to that legacy. You just need to take a look at who wrote what songs ;)
@satanaonline The whole point is that Paul Rodgers isn't trying to be Freddie, Paul is amazing and in fact Freddie was a massive fan of Paul's, Paul re interprets the song in his own way and performs them so, It's just the same that Brian May isn't trying to be Paul Kossoff. Freddie is irreplaceable but no one is pretending to be him. No imitation act. And by the way, Robbie Williams can't sing and tried to copy Freddie, with a subsequent epic failed attempt. Talentless Williams is nowhere FM.
@satanaonline Fair enough, but we're never gonna get the chance to see the original Queen line up again which were obviously unmatched, but there is nothing wrong with this performance, the music is being kept alive :)
@mercuryforeva Are you saying music dies out the moment musicians stop playing it? I appreciate your opinion about them doing the two world tours (and an album!?) so that youngsters can hear about Queen and not get sucked into this awful music that we have today, but I'm just gonna stick with Deacon on this one.
@satanaonline I'm not saying that exactly, i'm saying that it's better if it is played if the opportunity is there than not to play it at all, because yes, i agree that it enables younger generations to realise that talent was once the pre eminent characteristic of being a successful musician, whereas nowadays the over commercialisation has prevented raw takent from coming through. Overall this music is excellent and I say that with confidence.
But he immitates, that carries not much talent, and besides it's not the same because true talented artists can utilize their influences and create their own style which is memorable, for example Freddie with Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard etc and Paul with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy. Hence Queen+Paul Rodgers.
@VicRattlehead79Fair enough, I just think there are better artists for the job, not someone who is just alright, Queen couldn't have done any better than bringing in Paul I reckon, whereas I seem to sense Arnel as not very unique and I wish he would of brought his own style to the table. If however, Arnel is the only guy for the job that Schon and co. can find, then i'd rather the music be kept alive than to be left in the dark.
But he immitates, that carries not much talent, and besides it's not the same because true talented artists can utilize their influences and create their own style which is memorable, for example Freddie with Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Jimmi Hendrix, Little Richard etc and Paul with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy. Hence Queen+Paul Rodgers.
There a few let alone any rock vocalists nowadays that have sufficient talent to sing Queen songs let alone sing them in their own style. Paul is outstanding. He didn't stand in Freddies shoes! It is quite clear to true Queen fans and rock fans that it is quite the opposite. He merely allows the music to stay alive and remain fresh. There is no immitation here like Arnel Pineda of Steve Perry! Who better to sing Queen songs than Paul? of whom probably has the most capable rock voice today at 60!
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PERFECTARTTATTOO 3 days ago
Sometimes I think I prefer Paul rodgers version!
JamesStardust 1 week ago
BUUUUU!!!
izumiTTaRaShiTToctav 1 week ago
Dedicated to Manchester United. THE CHAMPIONS FOR ALWAYS
TheRjb2010 2 weeks ago
I like this version!
lukikas1994 4 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
Best cover ever made of this song!!!
WalterFreeBird 1 month ago
They should've gotten the guy from Styx.
briantravelman 1 month ago
Dude, why can't he keep to the rhythm of the original?
briantravelman 1 month ago
@briantravelman .. perchè ognuno ha un suo tono e timbro vocale .. e anche freddie nn cantava uguale al disco ..è quasi impossibile soprattutto se si vuole tenere il palco per tre ore di seguito in un tour mondiale di 200 date
guarnierifireworks1 4 weeks ago
Not bad he is worthy of doing FM songs.
Malangsufi 1 month ago
@Malangsufi lui FA canzoni fm ..aor
guarnierifireworks1 4 weeks ago
His Voice *__* ! Yes, it's different for my idole Freddie but, he have a good voice, beautiful voice :). I like. He have a talent, yes. I've not preference. They are differents singers, not comparable.
RealSuccubus 1 month ago
Ninguém pode substituir Freddie e creio que este não era o objetivo de Paul, que fez um excelentíssimo trabalho. Muito bom!
Nobody can replace Freddie, and I think that was not his objective... Paul did a wonderful job. Very good!
laislendell 1 month ago
Chuck Norris did a great job!
PfifDeluxe 2 months ago
@PfifDeluxe lololololololololol!!!!!!!!YES
sbaker12 1 month ago
Noone can replace Freddie...R.I.P Farrokh Bulsar (Freddie Mercury)
7Nikola 2 months ago
long live the champions of rock
Josh19209 2 months ago
It's like seeing Queen and Bad company at the same time . Both great!
ii2see 2 months ago
its not bad....BUT its NOT QUEEN with out Freddie
PHiLLe4001 2 months ago
1word, GREATNESS!!!! :)
1alsturgeon 2 months ago
Paul Rogers aint that bad! Nice!
bathellfire 2 months ago 2
you were always my champions!
ayalcohen 3 months ago
This is from 2004. I have this DVD. Wonderful concert and I watched them live after I thought that they wan't play anymore. Wow, it was amazing. Paul is amazing on his own way in this huge band.
Pakistanac1000 3 months ago
@justtim Fuck you.
ChiefWyldeSpirit 3 months ago
awsome! paul rogers is sick
kamool9992001 3 months ago
Powerful.
shaindaman13 3 months ago
Best version ever. Queen is so much better with Paul at the front.
justtim 3 months ago
@justtim Fuck you.
indio2dr 3 months ago
@justtim FUCK YOUUUU !!!!!!
ana2694x 2 months ago
@ana2694x Thank you for your kind, gracious, and well-thought out comment.
justtim 2 months ago
Badassed!
MrNomarelli 3 months ago
paul rogers is da man..ferkin awesome version..thanks for posting it dude
camelbreathkid 3 months ago
Hey dipshits. Not like you guys trashing Paul can do a DAMN thing about it. LOL! You think Paul cares? NOPE. He is Paul Rodgers, that who is, and that is ALL he can be.
DANNEGREANU1 3 months ago
30 pessoas escutam funk sem fone de ouvido no onibus
Zeroanblog 4 months ago
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Zeroanblog 4 months ago
This collaboration is not convincing at all. The song just sounds like Bad Company. Paul has a very different vocal style than Freddie's. Both are among rock music greatest singers but on their own style. And all the bands he served are very different from QUEEN. You could never have Freddie sing for Black Sabbath f.e., could you? Some things just don't work and sound "forced" despite the good intentions...
spacefreak48 4 months ago
best voice in Rock n Roll. No Contest
segusta 4 months ago
I think Freddie would have loved this. Paul Rodgers
is one of the best front man ever not to mention he
has a pretty decent voice.
32a34a 4 months ago
@ TheSummerwine20 uhm isn't the place packed yes he's no Freddy but it's a new style of queen and they pack the house so obviously people wanna see it so everyone stop hating
Surferrobert1500 4 months ago
I love Paul. But I think trying to do queen does not work for me.Freddy and Paul are both excellent in their own bands.
niltomega 4 months ago
Paul perfomance is not bad..but Freddie perfomance is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TheSummerwine20 4 months ago
If he played piano like Elton John did, it will be cool, anyway, good singing and performance!
msallehuddinsoeb 5 months ago
Just take it for what it is,a truly remarkable singer with a truly remarkable band,something that Paul has had all his life.Queen & Rogers,True Champions.
TheBluebirdkev 5 months ago
I would do anything to be in Mr. (Paul) Rodgers shoes
Paul8820 5 months ago
Just Freddie's voice can incentivate any feelings on me ..nobody likes him! ..shut the fucking mouth Paul!
TheSummerwine20 5 months ago
@TheSummerwine20 you should finally should your fucking fuck.
bestdamnalex 4 months ago
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TheSummerwine20 4 months ago
@bestdamnalex digo lo que quiero xq no cierras el pico tu y te vas a la shit?,..if you don't understand me looser I say that I want .. why don't you go to shit looser ?
TheSummerwine20 4 months ago
@TheSummerwine20 Maybe you should learn English first, before you start insulting in such a pathetic way. I've read some comments of you now, and you keep saying that "nobody likes paul". Have you asked everybody on this earth about their opinion? Who gave you the right to generalize that everyone hates Paul? Look at the likes. More than the dislikes, right? So get a life before insult every single video Paul sings with Queen!
bestdamnalex 3 months ago
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TheSummerwine20 3 months ago
@bestdamnalex so LOOSER,yo hablo español ,at least I can speak a little of another language like english.I think you can't say the same and that phrase i explained before,TONTA YA DIJE QUE QUISE DECIR QUE NADIE SE VA A IGUALAR A FREDDIE MERCURY AHORA SI NO ENTIENDES LO QUE TE DIGO AHORA NO ES MI PROBLEMA Y TALVEZ TU ERES LA Q DEBE APRENDER OTRO IDIOMA IGNORANTE.AND IF I SAID THAT I DON'T LIKE PAUL IT'S MY OPINION I DIDN'T SAY THAT PAUL IS A BAD MUSICIAN,I SAID THAT I DON'T LIKE HIM OK.
TheSummerwine20 3 months ago
@bestdamnalex I wanted to say that Freddie is the one .Incomparable!! ..asi que sh
TheSummerwine20 3 months ago
@TheSummerwine20 So, why didn't you just say that? And by the way, thanks to your spamming of comments, we already understood that you love Freddie to death. Again, no reason to insult and hate and whatnot.
bestdamnalex 3 months ago
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TheSummerwine20 5 months ago
Your having a laugh, Queen will continue without Freddie.
Freddie was an inspiration to a hell of a lot of new performers But Paul Rodgers is in his own right a fantastic vocalist with a history that speaks for itself.
kennetharthur1953 5 months ago
@kennetharthur1953
The same could be said for Elvis Presley or even Robert Plant (inspiration to a hell of a lot of new performers , in his own right a fantastic vocalist with a history that speaks for itself), yet he too would fail to front Queen. Check out the Dutch Queen Tribute Band - Miracle - A true Queen fan will get chills up their spine listening to this band!
AttilaThe1 5 months ago
Sadly, Queen - as a band - died with Freddie Mercury
AttilaThe1 6 months ago
@AttilaThe1 SO SO WRONG!!!FAIL
MakeUpByMolly21 5 months ago
@AttilaThe1 nope...
jichaelmackson1958 5 months ago in playlist Queen + Paul Rodger
I really love Freddie and I will always say Freddie is the best singer ever. Queen will not be the same again as it was before, but the songs can still be performed. =]
Even though the real spirit of the song with Freddie isn't here, but Paul does an amazing job here! Really amazing!
And for the people saying he sucks at singing... I would be happy as hell to have a voice like him.
Ixamp 6 months ago
BAD COMPANY FUCKIN RULES!!!!!
11ChrisMetal11 6 months ago
I really can't stand when people do this,BUT, I would probably be waving my arms back and forth like an idiot if I were at this performance
ledzeffla 6 months ago
こいつセンスないな～。フレディのパフォーマンスや観客へのサービス精神に比べればこいつは最悪。そもそもチャンピオンじゃないこいつが「私たちはチャンピオンだ！」って、矛盾するでしょ。
QueenGodiego 6 months ago
If I was on stage singing we are the champions. with Brian and Roger I would cry like a baby crying of joy and crying for Freddie.
Paul8820 7 months ago
You cannot replace Freddie. Period, end of story.
UncleJeffreySpuds 7 months ago 2
@UncleJeffreySpuds That's great. It's an opinion, and one I tend to share. That being said, you can't replace anyone, ever. Period, end of story. Even when bands got new members, "for the better", they were not the same band, they were something different, and not replacing anyone. This Queen + Paul Rodgers was called exactly that, a tour of queen members wanting to play with a singer that was talented. No replacements attempted. Period, end of story.
MinivarKnight 7 months ago
this is fantastic ... this how the song was made to be done ... paul does a great job
caulinrocker1 7 months ago
Pretty cool to see this collaboration. Funny that folks think Paul Rodgers is supposed to be like a tribute singer and mimic Freddie to a t. I would prefer he stick to the melodies and avoid the bluesy improvs, but that's Paul's style so you kinda have to take it or leave it. And who would rather Queen go into hiding while waiting for a Freddie soundalike who has no history/longevity as a singer/songwriter behind him?
AlanSessler 7 months ago
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I love Paul Rodgers, loved him with Free and Bad Company. To me he has one of the greatest voices in Rock n Roll ever. That said, i was upset when Brian May and company decided to add him and go on tour as Queen. Ray Manzarak never went on tour with another lead singer and called themselves The Doors.
Could anyone imagine Led Zep on tour with anyone but Plant as the lead singer or the Who with Daltry. I may be wrong but to me this was just a money grabbing play by Brian et al.
latour90 7 months ago
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latour90 7 months ago
When an artist takes on songs by someone who's total opposite, it's easier accepted if the new interpretation adds or finds something inspired, or not apparent to folks before. e.g. Ray Charles' take on Cash's Ring of Fire, Sid Vicious on My Way. Sure it's too much asking Rodgers to turn every Queen song into new masterpieces every time it's digested thru blues, but that little spark of surprising perspective may be deal breaker. Props to him for walking into the minefield and doing his best tho
edmame 7 months ago
The issue is Freddie was far from "authentic" blues like Jagger/Rodgers. When he tackled it, he appropriated them to his advantage via burlesque (See what a fool) or high drama (It's Late). '92 Tribute worked due to WIDE range of vocal styles. Rodgers is a Great but it's a consistent blues-ONLY take on Q songs (some work, some don't cos Q's diverse.) If you have "wide" taste/love meat-potato blues, it's up your alley. Else it takes big leap of faith to reimagine Q songs as they were v far from.
edmame 7 months ago
Love the way he sings the verses, nice and bluesy.
The only thing that annoys me about guys who play Queen stuff these days including Spike Edney is none of them use a real piano. I don't care how good a keyboard you have you can't beat the sound of an acoustic piano. Fair enough if you're a small tribute band but on a tour like this they could easily afford a piano on stage that could be taken on tour.
dave17186 7 months ago
@dave17186 its just his prefference ... he may like the feel or sound ... but i agree with you ... i have an acoustic piano that survived a fire ... i also have a keyboard for small shows and when i cant get help transporting my piano but the keyboard wouldnt survive a fire ... nor would it sound better due to it ... the wood in the piano is dry and could produce a very clear sound but sadly the strings are covered in soot and could use new strings or a good cleaning
caulinrocker1 7 months ago
It's not the same... like 20 years ago!
randrad11 7 months ago
@randrad11 You're absolutely right. It's 20 times better.
justtim 7 months ago
Queen fans who find fault with Paul Rodgers (who was HUGE before anyone even heard of Freddie), do not have a true understanding of music and therefore their opinions r not worth commenting on. Paul Rodgers can be proud of these efforts and so can Queen by making the choice to ask Paul to sing with them. All Hail Paul 'The King' Rodgers and Queen. Amen
micko11154 8 months ago
Beautifull version!!!!!!!!!
TheFreddie79 8 months ago
He could probably hit all the high notes if he wanted to. He's a great singer! Why does he wuss out on the chorus? They hire him and he won't even sing the chorus? Glad I didn't spend my money to buy the DVD. He's one of the most talented rock singers ever, but I'm not gonna pay to watch him stand there and only sing half of the song.
tommym202 8 months ago
@tommym202 Then why don't you try performing some Queen songs? We'll see how long you last.
Tasuke 8 months ago
@Tasuke I have been for years.
tommym202 8 months ago
@tommym202 Very good.
Tasuke 8 months ago
@tommym202 music is not competition like running on 100 meters...he has his unique interpretation of this song witch is great! Also a great thing is that P.R. is not copying Freddie's style.
mkrznar 7 months ago
@tommym202 You try singing Freddie Mercury songs all night every night of a 6 month tour and see if your voice doesn't tire.
Even Freddie would let the crowd sing from time to time and not hit all the notes if his voice was tired.
dave17186 7 months ago
@dave17186 Bottom line: Oueen is a great band and Paul Rodgers is a great singer, but I won't buy the DVD because he sounds like he's not really into singing the songs.
tommym202 7 months ago
@tommym202 Definitely agree with you on that one pal! Well said!
MrLukeySkywalker 7 months ago
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very god
MsMinna12345 8 months ago
very god
MsMinna12345 8 months ago
why are the guards even there? I don't even see ppl moving a inch from where they are standing through the whole song, they are just singing and following the song(s)..... the guards can go home if they want, or enjoy the music
TheSwusCoProduction 8 months ago
Why wouldn't you want to go and this group? Paul Rodgers singing Queen songs? Come on. It doesn't get much better.
lucrativeelfmongrel 9 months ago
yes, they are the champions !
CesMotion 9 months ago
Freddie is honored.
AceOfHeart2012 9 months ago
lol and he missed the cue...
adibranch 9 months ago
I love it.
Queenfanno 9 months ago
the whole paul/freddie debate.. let me put my opinion in. I was a huge queen fan for years, went to the fan club conventions (hello to anyone else who was there ! ) , collected memoribilia, knew the words to every song inside out. Yet, like others like me, i havent followed queen since the mid or late nineties.
Its not that paul is a bad singer or a good one.. its just that the band isnt
interesting any more. My choice, like others, would have been GM... he could truely recreate the songs.
adibranch 9 months ago
Quit skirting the issue. This guy sucks. Plain. And. Simple.
TheRanhughes 10 months ago
we're the besttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
cn412rc 10 months ago
WEONES QE VOTAN NEGATIVAMENTE SON TONTOS
felka5 10 months ago
SIEMPRE HAY WEONES QE VOTAN DE FORMA NEGATIVA
felka5 10 months ago
This is Kick Ass!
Sportsterfan68 10 months ago
Freddie è assolutamente unico, però devo dire che anche questa versione mi piace moltissimo, Paul Rodgers l'ha cantata ha modo suo e ha fatto una splendida esecuzione.
TheFreddie79 11 months ago
@TheFreddie79 ..a me sarebbe piaciuto di più George Michael coi Queen però..
Discmatic1 10 months ago
He's not Freddy, he is outstanding and Unique, keeping Queen alive is no easy task, Go Paul!!
Fiera75 11 months ago
Who is this Mr. C Norris
shelbyac57 11 months ago
Why isn't Paul doing his own piano playing?
jasonpp1973 11 months ago
Holy shit.....
TheStratocasterBlues 11 months ago
OH MY!
pharden69 11 months ago
I don't see that any of these guys did anything wrong. In fact, I think all of them are honoring Freddie in a way that would make Freddie really happy. Paul presents these songs in his own way, and his voice is powerful enough to sing them. His decades of experience don't hurt either. I imagine that every single person there is holding Freddie in their hearts during this performance, and that includes Paul. Nobody is trying to forget him or replace him. Quite the opposite.
TheClassica87 11 months ago 17
@TheClassica87 Exactly; quite a celebration of amazing music from both Queen's catalogue; together with Free and Bad Company; honouring not only the amazing Freddie but the late Free guitarist Paul Kossoff :) truly inspirational guitarist.
mercuryforeva 11 months ago 3
For all you people who whine about Paul not being Freddie;
1.) Paul is singing WITH queen, not singing FOR Freddie Murcury (as it's not possible)
2.) Most of you act like Paul Rodgers is not a good singer. He's both an excellent singer and performer, look him up on this site yourself
3.) Freddie Mercury liked Paul
4.) If you cannot separate true musical talent from what a band produces, then you need to learn the difference.
Ex ; I hate Kelly Clarkson's music, but she's an amazing vocalist.
MinivarKnight 11 months ago 63
@MinivarKnight very well said, agree with it all!
TheSlayer75 7 months ago
@MinivarKnight No way does Kelly Clarkson's style fit with Queen who thought of that?
Paul8820 7 months ago
@Paul8820 No one did. If you were joking, then heh. If you were serious, you really miss the point.
MinivarKnight 7 months ago
@MinivarKnight
True....true!
MrJudgeSauter 5 months ago
@MinivarKnight Freddie Mercury is the best ..Paul's voice doesn't motivate anything!
TheSummerwine20 5 months ago
@TheSummerwine20 That'd be a great, though fan service oriented, point if it weren't for the fact that I wasn't arguing that or saying you are wrong in that statement in the slightest.
MinivarKnight 5 months ago
@MinivarKnight I don know what the Kelly Clarkson comment is for. I have no problem with her but she is still no Freddie.
Paul8820 5 months ago
@Paul8820 its the example of having respect for kelly clarkson as an artist, even though her music is not your favourite type of music. got it?
bestdamnalex 4 months ago
@Paul8820 You seem to have doubly missed my point, but bestdamnalex fixed that for me.
MinivarKnight 4 months ago
@MinivarKnight THANK YOU. finally someone who found the complete right words to express what i think about all the stupid comments hating on paul. thank you.
bestdamnalex 4 months ago
@bestdamnalex No prob
MinivarKnight 4 months ago
@MinivarKnight You are so right!
LUNAhod03 4 months ago
@MinivarKnight very true mate, i was at the nec concert were they were playing and i tell you this the music was bang on and sounded fantastic, and if queen tour again i will go again, it sthe music i loved and the band and we all have freddy in our hearts when we were at the concert because at times it was bringing tears to my eyes but tears of joy for Queen and i take my hat off to them for playing the way they did. I Take my hat off to them . they are The Champions
retrogamer1974 3 months ago
I remember the night of 100 guitars at Wembley when the last 40mmins was Paul Rodgers singing with a who's who of top guitarists including BM - they were just queuing up to play with him. He is a great singer not just cos he has a great voice but because he uses it as part of an ensemble. That's why the Queen boys are loving this so much - and that makes the show.
kossofyou 11 months ago
Should call themselves Queengers...Pauleen or some shit..
gothos1000 1 year ago
@gothos1000 great stuff :) haha Pauleen would be great!
mercuryforeva 11 months ago
It's good to see that Paul Rodgers do his own voices and skills. Much better than he would "copy Freddy". No one can do it better than him but Paul: It was a great show!!!
dougjamy 1 year ago
George Michael would have been waaaayyy better:
CedricLogan 1 year ago
Well I've never been a grea fan of Queen without Freddie, but here Paul is magnificent. AMAZING.
Vendimi3 1 year ago
I think he is a good choice, cause he has a very particular voice, not a typical rock style, like Freddie had.
derriev1967 1 year ago 2
I always prefered PR than Robbie Williams on Queen.
Mae77 1 year ago
don't like him... he also misses the tempo
valedima91 1 year ago
dude croaked
JimboHarstad 1 year ago
if you think thats not wotrthy, do ya self a favor and stick to the drum n bass, cos wot part of that you can complain about i dont know pure rock n roll,
fulhamrocks 1 year ago
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fulhamrocks 1 year ago
the queen are dead this singer is fake-freddy they aren't the queen they are brian may+roger tayolr and paul roger ...U.U
freddy is the best singer W THE true queen
SpikSpokeSpoken 1 year ago
Rpger Taylor or Brian MAy should sing in new Queen
eniseti123 1 year ago
I rly liked it Paul is great but his no Freddy ;)
pointtheblame 1 year ago
paul rogers and queen seem to be made for oneanother. It sounds great!
amriirma 1 year ago
His voice reminds me a little bit of Elton John's on "You'll be blessed".
c4r50n1 1 year ago
It may be Paul Rodgers, but it is still not Freddie :(
DeandreT1 1 year ago
Paul Rogers Is A True Rock Legend & Icon, from his humble beginnings with"the Free"
to "Bad Company", and with Jimmy Page as "the Firm" to his solo records.
(His Jimmy Hendrix Tribute LP.tour Was outstanding if anyone else seen it then).
My Hat is pff to Paul and his career.
murdock6107 1 year ago 2
@murdock6107 Here here, amazing vocalist, even Freddie was a fan :) Yes Freddie is irreplaceable but Paul isn't trying to pretend to be Freddie because he is a true professional, in the same way Brian and Roger don't just copy the style of Free when doing Free songs. Unique touch from both parties :) This is brilliant ,music and well, when I went to this gig, it was really quite breathtaking to be right at the front watching legends perform some of the best rock ever, if not the best :)
mercuryforeva 1 year ago 2
I'm going to be straight forward. Paul Rodgers is THE FUCKING MAN!
WhoblehwahV2 1 year ago
Simply put.... Amazing is what this elder rock group is, especially by their choice of Paul Rogers to now front them on stage, and this in order to give their fans of this type of music, a great musical experience exactly like this just was for me, as was watched by me with both ears peeled back and wide open.
user9000000 1 year ago
Comment succeder a une telle icone? la réponse est sous nos yeux, Paul la chante simplement avec le coeur et les tripes comme aucun ne sait le faire! Queen renaît et cela passera par une entente avec Paul!
gabelou69 1 year ago
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MegaDjsilva 1 year ago
I dislike the piano play, there is no emotion in it if you know what I mean. It's obvious Freddie is not at the piano even if you don't see the vid.
dejffjed 1 year ago
Just had to sit through a crap TSB ad. No way will I journey with them.
I'm glad Paul sang it in his voice and didn't try and do a Mercury.
Creativeo88 1 year ago
Fantastic singer...
deepheep9 1 year ago
The queen no longer exists because the majesty sleeps in peace.
Freddie and irreplaceable.
The music of the queen and not suitable for the voice of Paul it changes the whole interpretation that Freddie gave the music
he does not sing or even 1% ... 0.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 that Freddie sang
MegaDjsilva 1 year ago
@MegaDjsilva Ah come on! Everyone knows that Freddie can't be replaced. Him and Paul have such different styles. Just imagine Freddie singing in Bad Company, it would have been good but not like Paul. Paul is a blues singer and fans are glad they can see Queen again.To say that Paul doesn't sing 1% of Freddie is pretty damn idiotic. Just because you like someone, doesn't mean that everyoneesle sucks.
matzchase 1 year ago
@matzchase Who knows the Queen knows that Freddie is irreplaceable.
He has not received the title of best vocal of all time in vão.Qual is the story of Paul? A guy who changed his band several times.
He sings much never substituting Freddie
MegaDjsilva 1 year ago
@matzchase I agree, some people don't seem to understand singing styles, Paul is a true professional and rock legend whom has been in numerous groups with some of the best rock stars in the world, Free with Paul Kossoff, Bad Company with Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell, with Jimmy Page in The Firm and here with May and Taylor, Paul is no idiot. One of the best and the probably the best male vocalist whom can even step up to the plate of singing Queen songs. I'm sure Freddie would be loving this!!!
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@MegaDjsilva I agree. He can't sing Queen stuff
satanaonline 1 year ago
I'm sorry but Freddie Mercury WAS Queen. Queen went to the grave with Freddie. He named the band, he invented their glitter-rock persona and aura, he disigned the clothes, the artwork, the makeup and the flamboyance and the Queen sound. Freddie gave Queen it's Royal Highness essence. These other guys are just cashing in on Freddie's legacy. This tour should of been called : Brian May, Roger Taylor and Paul Rodgers: A TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY
alcatras4 1 year ago
@alcatras4 so your saying everyone should forget Queen?
Cyndonia 1 year ago
@alcatras4 now just because pr sucks and may/taylor want to cash in on the legacy doesn't mean that the latter didn't contribute to that legacy. You just need to take a look at who wrote what songs ;)
satanaonline 1 year ago
@satanaonline The whole point is that Paul Rodgers isn't trying to be Freddie, Paul is amazing and in fact Freddie was a massive fan of Paul's, Paul re interprets the song in his own way and performs them so, It's just the same that Brian May isn't trying to be Paul Kossoff. Freddie is irreplaceable but no one is pretending to be him. No imitation act. And by the way, Robbie Williams can't sing and tried to copy Freddie, with a subsequent epic failed attempt. Talentless Williams is nowhere FM.
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@mercuryforeva right, well i guess then it just has something to do with me being a purist. This is just my opinion.
satanaonline 1 year ago
@satanaonline Fair enough, but we're never gonna get the chance to see the original Queen line up again which were obviously unmatched, but there is nothing wrong with this performance, the music is being kept alive :)
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@mercuryforeva Are you saying music dies out the moment musicians stop playing it? I appreciate your opinion about them doing the two world tours (and an album!?) so that youngsters can hear about Queen and not get sucked into this awful music that we have today, but I'm just gonna stick with Deacon on this one.
satanaonline 1 year ago
@satanaonline I'm not saying that exactly, i'm saying that it's better if it is played if the opportunity is there than not to play it at all, because yes, i agree that it enables younger generations to realise that talent was once the pre eminent characteristic of being a successful musician, whereas nowadays the over commercialisation has prevented raw takent from coming through. Overall this music is excellent and I say that with confidence.
mercuryforeva 1 year ago 3
one of the best voices of ALL time.
thehornethive 1 year ago 10
@thehornethive I agree Paul is amazing :)
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@mercuryforeva yeah, and so was Robbie Williams singing We are the Champions
satanaonline 1 year ago
this performance gave me the chills
jackdawak 1 year ago
buff que hace este tipo??????? se carga la esencia de queen...
teneley 1 year ago
But he immitates, that carries not much talent, and besides it's not the same because true talented artists can utilize their influences and create their own style which is memorable, for example Freddie with Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Little Richard etc and Paul with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy. Hence Queen+Paul Rodgers.
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@mercuryforeva
Yeah, true he does, but in my opinion it's still alright.
VicRattlehead79 1 year ago
@VicRattlehead79Fair enough, I just think there are better artists for the job, not someone who is just alright, Queen couldn't have done any better than bringing in Paul I reckon, whereas I seem to sense Arnel as not very unique and I wish he would of brought his own style to the table. If however, Arnel is the only guy for the job that Schon and co. can find, then i'd rather the music be kept alive than to be left in the dark.
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
@mercuryforeva
Yeah, I agree.... I really like when artists put in their own feeling and yet sounds very good.
VicRattlehead79 1 year ago 2
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But he immitates, that carries not much talent, and besides it's not the same because true talented artists can utilize their influences and create their own style which is memorable, for example Freddie with Aretha Franklin, Led Zeppelin, Jimmi Hendrix, Little Richard etc and Paul with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy. Hence Queen+Paul Rodgers.
mercuryforeva 1 year ago
this guy sucks!, queen without freddie isnt queen at all!!! what a mockery!!!
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tdevil101 1 year ago
There a few let alone any rock vocalists nowadays that have sufficient talent to sing Queen songs let alone sing them in their own style. Paul is outstanding. He didn't stand in Freddies shoes! It is quite clear to true Queen fans and rock fans that it is quite the opposite. He merely allows the music to stay alive and remain fresh. There is no immitation here like Arnel Pineda of Steve Perry! Who better to sing Queen songs than Paul? of whom probably has the most capable rock voice today at 60!
mercuryforeva 1 year ago 62
@mercuryforeva
I can only think about one other singer: Rodger Daltrey, but he is making other great music with the Who.
boppah 1 year ago