Queen Documentary - Days Of Our Lives 2011 (Part 3)

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Taken from the BBC Website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011pwd9
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011r4gs

In 1971, four university students got together to form a band. Since then, that certain band called Queen have released 26 albums and sold over 300 million records worldwide. The popularity of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon is stronger than ever. Their story is a remarkable one, a narrative that covers early struggles, huge obstacles, success, arguments, breakups, triumph, tragedy and an enduring legacy - all against a backdrop of brilliant music and stunning live performances from every corner of the globe.

In this film, for the first time, it is the band that tells their story. Guiding us through an extensive archive full of hitherto unseen footage, the documentary reveals how four strong-minded individuals, all capable of writing massive hit songs, worked together so successfully for four decades. Queen never did anything by halves - meaning their highs were massive, but their lows catastrophic. It is a compelling story told with intelligence, wit, plenty of humour and painful honesty.

The second half of this documentary sees Queen at the peak of their powers. With the ultimate showman in Freddie Mercury and a string of rock anthems to their name, Queen smashed attendance records with a series of stadium shows across South America.

But the band quickly learned that if reaching the top is tough, staying there is the biggest challenge of all. With a loss of focus in the studio, the decline in popularity in North America, increasing internal tension and a desire to pursue solo projects, it seemed as if the band had had its day. Then came the performance from Mercury at Live Aid, and their record breaking Magic tour in 1986. Queen were propelled back amongst the very best. Rejuvinated, the world was once again at their feet, but then tragedy struck and threatened to tear the band apart.

Featuring musical performances, previously unseen and rare footage, and intimate interviews.

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[FrankieSayRelaxxx1]

Freddie mercury kicks Sid Vicious' ass any day of the week!!

[ExaggeratedCool]

I almost died listening to that brick throwing story. Lol! Brilliant

[EternalAngel318]

@emilyemilyshan Millionares Waltz.. :)

[puscasuu]

wow

[jitterbugfreerun]

I actually love freddies nose......bit wierd i know :P

[emilyemilyshan]

does anyone know the song at 2:45? thnx

[mldnathai]

It isn't elitist, its tribal.

[Roggiedodgie]

I didn't know the "ballet" bit. I think he inadvertently went mime as well!

[blachubear]

@Substantive64 Unfortunately? It's better than today trash that's out now. Come on now.

[Substantive64]

10:24 If you looked at what was going on in the States at the time,the music was very much dominated by the whole West Coast Rock with the Eagles and Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac....."

Yes. Unfortunately.

[Remi1115]

10:54 I find it funny that you care :P . (QQ more).

[kkkatie00]

OMG Roger was so PRETTY!! Ugh!! <3