I see what you mean. I think Fred had a thing for cocaine, which was detrimental to his vocal abilities. It's funny how people will hate you for being honest.
Cocaine had nothing to do with his avoidance of high notes: It was 1. The Long tour, and 2. Freddie had something wrong with his throat (vocal nodules).
@Gregsynth That's probably true...my bad. The coke had to of had some effect, but more than anything you're right now that I think about it, it was the nodules.
What do you mean he couldn't get it right? Try singing for almost two hours on a long and arduous tour night after night! When you're in a studio you can take your time with a vocal track. On a tour? Different story! You're dealing with climate changes, time differences, lack of sleep, the rigors of being on the road. My cousin was their lighting director for this tour and it was a LONG one. By the time they got to Japan in April and May of 79 Fred's voice was toast!!!
You are talking about Japan. Well, i'm listening to the LIve at the bowl dvd right now. On disc 2
i can hear what you mean. The so called tour highlights of their Japan Hot space tour is pretty terrible. Freddie and Brian play/sing pretty sloppy. For me it is something i never expected, cause usually you only get to see and hear the highlights. But hey, my heroes seem to be human after all. Cheers to you all
If you listen carefully to the lyrics, they are confessional in scope. Right about the time May was in hot water with his wife. I'm sure there were no lack of groupies hanging out with Queen back in the day.
Hang on, Brian wasn't in "hot water" with his wife in 1977 when this song was released. That whole issue was in the late 80's with Anita. Brian had only been married to Chrissie for three years by 1977 and I'm pretty sure they were doing fine seeing as how they had their first child only a year later.
1976 was it? Yes, I believe you are correct. I went back and checked on that as well. My mistake. =] But still, this correction only furthers my point: it wouldn't have been likely that Brian was having problems with his marriage as he'd just married and was soon to be expecting a son.
I can't see a thing but I love this song *.*
lilithhardrock 5 months ago
Man, i want to see Brian on the tapping section! Bummed it's not here.
queenisthebestever 8 months ago
fucking awsome
davidgalashiels1 8 months ago
This is Berlin 1979!
Gregsynthbootlegs 11 months ago
@gregsynth god damn it it's almost impossible for a man to hit high notes onstage, you need lots of warm up, stop talking bulls please
teteen 1 year ago
I never anything like that. That was HarryBrandy.
Gregsynth 1 year ago
Thanks for this video, this is a beautiful song often don't reminded by a moltitude of people... But for me is one of the best...
AguirreFurorediDio1 1 year ago
fucking perfection.shame the complete song dont exsist
davidgalashiels1 1 year ago
tu je bila moja nastavnica srpskog xD
zdravko96 2 years ago
yes!
my favourite Queen song, I've always wanted to see it live!
Its got so much energy and power. amazing!
BowieGlam 2 years ago 5
very coooool
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bryan1623 3 years ago
what concert is it????????
1979???????
Cristopherqueen 3 years ago
I think its from Munich in '78...however that's a very vague offhand guess. Obviously its audience shot...probably 8mm.
obiwan6885 3 years ago
it`s short
Romanacer 3 years ago
Don't complain :P I prefer that one than no one ;)
ObywatelRonin 3 years ago 7
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Brilliant song, just a shame Freddie couldn't get it right
harrybrandy 4 years ago
What exactly do you mean by that?
obiwan6885 4 years ago
Well come on. The beauty of the song is in the way it is sang. He couldn't get it right in the sense of hitting the high ones. A bloody shame.
harrybrandy 4 years ago
I see what you mean. I think Fred had a thing for cocaine, which was detrimental to his vocal abilities. It's funny how people will hate you for being honest.
obiwan6885 4 years ago
Honesty is such a lonely word.
Thanx for sharing
harrybrandy 4 years ago
Cocaine had nothing to do with his avoidance of high notes: It was 1. The Long tour, and 2. Freddie had something wrong with his throat (vocal nodules).
Gregsynth 1 year ago
@Gregsynth That's probably true...my bad. The coke had to of had some effect, but more than anything you're right now that I think about it, it was the nodules.
obiwan6885 1 year ago
Nah, Freddie did use coke (recreational use though), but it didn't screw his voice up.
Gregsynth 1 year ago
What do you mean he couldn't get it right? Try singing for almost two hours on a long and arduous tour night after night! When you're in a studio you can take your time with a vocal track. On a tour? Different story! You're dealing with climate changes, time differences, lack of sleep, the rigors of being on the road. My cousin was their lighting director for this tour and it was a LONG one. By the time they got to Japan in April and May of 79 Fred's voice was toast!!!
nitrodrum 4 years ago 3
You're absolutely right!
Still a shame he couldn't get it right.
You are talking about Japan. Well, i'm listening to the LIve at the bowl dvd right now. On disc 2
i can hear what you mean. The so called tour highlights of their Japan Hot space tour is pretty terrible. Freddie and Brian play/sing pretty sloppy. For me it is something i never expected, cause usually you only get to see and hear the highlights. But hey, my heroes seem to be human after all. Cheers to you all
harrybrandy 4 years ago
for my is the best song of QUEEN
xavirock69 4 years ago 3
If you listen carefully to the lyrics, they are confessional in scope. Right about the time May was in hot water with his wife. I'm sure there were no lack of groupies hanging out with Queen back in the day.
jimmychipper 4 years ago
Hang on, Brian wasn't in "hot water" with his wife in 1977 when this song was released. That whole issue was in the late 80's with Anita. Brian had only been married to Chrissie for three years by 1977 and I'm pretty sure they were doing fine seeing as how they had their first child only a year later.
flamilio 4 years ago
Actually John Deacon was the first to get married in January 75. Brian got married in 76 and had their son in June of 78.
nitrodrum 4 years ago
1976 was it? Yes, I believe you are correct. I went back and checked on that as well. My mistake. =] But still, this correction only furthers my point: it wouldn't have been likely that Brian was having problems with his marriage as he'd just married and was soon to be expecting a son.
flamilio 4 years ago
damn this is a jam..love it
Nikkipicky 4 years ago
I'm in fucking love with this song, I hate the fact that there's no other video out there containing this song live.
Alex4uall 4 years ago
Dave R Fuller has just uploaded a live version from Maida Vale Studios 1977 where Freddie hits a ton of high notes! Take a look it's bloody awesome!
Queenmania2007 4 years ago
I just saw it, it's really amazing! :D
Alex4uall 4 years ago
Thanx man, i'll check it out.
i'm crazy about this song, so...
keep on rockin'!!
harrybrandy 4 years ago
Can do =)
Queenmania2007 4 years ago
i didnt know this song, tnx, it's great
khra81 4 years ago
what a guitarist, what a sound!!!!! on of a kind
pasqualeci 4 years ago
My all time favorite !!!!!!!!!!!
MRGXX64 4 years ago
Me too, this is pure bliss, today Freddie would've turned 63 =(
mrdp 4 years ago
he aint tht old...he was 61 in september
TaylorMayed07 4 years ago
omg - 1st time ive ever heard this live - cool :-)
TaylorMayed07 4 years ago
this song is not so much known but it is WONDERFUL!!!!
queen never be second best
raffymercury 4 years ago 2
one of my favourite song!!! IT'SSS LAAAAAAAAAATE
ziofagio 4 years ago
lo maximo esta cancion. La primera vez que lo escuche fue en el 2000 en el album "noticias en el mundo" (news of the world).
bye desde Lima - Peru.
cybernated 4 years ago
very rare indeed thank you!!
sexparty 4 years ago
Great song!!!
coolcat82 4 years ago
One of the best,
PutOutTheLights 4 years ago