Queen Documentary - Days Of Our Lives 2011 (Part 1)

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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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[CumberWoodVEVO]

AIDS should get AIDS!

[ShamalaleikonBacon]

We're gonna stay together until we fucking well die, I'm sure we will.

<3

[joeleffler]

Brian May: Once a phd student turn guitar legend to an ordinary guy in the streets

Roger Taylor: Once dentist student turn Drum legend to an ordinary guy in the streets

John Deacon: Bass legend to an ordinary guy

Freddie Mercury: Once Farokkh Bulsara to singing or music legend

[FreddieWolf]

Crying with a big smile upon my face.

God bless YOU my dear! <3

[wo0feR]

omg i laughed so hard on 2:33. The women are like "- what the...was that Brian May? -No, but the guy looked like him though. - Hell no Beth, I'm telling you that's Brian fuckin May form Queen! - Oh, don't be ridiculous...but wait a second.." hahahahahah

[ShamalaleikonBacon]

@TheIevucis The March of the Black Queen from Queen II :)

[TheIevucis]

What's the song at 10:00?

[NealSmookler]

12:54 - 13:07.

1979 FNHS yearbook quote.

[queenandthebeatles1]

this is with the bounus material!!! thanks so much!!

[yisslizarraga]

love you freddie, love you Queen, you will always be the king of the bands... <3 <3 (can't believe is already 20 years)

[SPeacock]

@Roggiedodgie Actually, "Death on Two Legs" is about Norman Sheffield, who treated the band like crap and tried to sue them after the release of the "A Night at the Opera" album after hearing DO2L.

[Roggiedodgie]

Wow surprised to see Roy Thomas Baker on here! Isn't "Death on Two Legs" about him? What a great documentary...