A Literalist Reaction to '39 by Queen
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Dave (the 36-year-old with the impressive beard) was raised almost completely sheltered from pop culture by his strict military family. He was homeschooled his entire life until he entered college. He legitimately has very little knowledge of music and bands from before 2000.
John (the guy in the dark on the right) has been a MUSIC LOVER since he was born in the 1960's. Problem is, he rarely knows or fully grasps the lyrics. Dave (on the left), on the other hand, has never heard or rarely overheard the music John chooses to play for him, but tends to take lyrics literally, sometimes to unexpected ends.
John remains in the dark both as a wry play on the situation but also because of legal issues causing his attorney to recommend maintaining a low profile.
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Brian May is Dr Brian May also Roger Taylor has degree in Biology after changing from dentistry Freddie has a diploma in graphic art and design John Deacon has a first class honours degree in electrical engineering he made the amp that Brian still uses today for his guitar sounds, from an old circuit board & speaker that he found in a skip one very very AMAZING band ❤
Brian May, CBE, PhD, FRAS tells the story of his parents' disappointment at his choice of professions... until he flew them on the Concord to a concert at Madison Square Garden in 1977. His father shook his hand, finally understanding why he chose what he did. Brian had what he needed from his parents. He did not ever stop studying, but did finally get his PhD in 2007, 30 years after he began his educational journey. He is quite active in science and astrophysics, speaking around the world and participating in projects with great scientists everywhere, including NASA. Bri's stereoscopy has opened a new world for younger folks about our history and future of photography. His books on the subject are spectacular. He's a wonderful teacher of music and science, active on Instagram, and KZread. Can you tell how much I adore him? ❤
The one reason I love Queen is they could play any type of music and they did it great, and never were afraid to do it. Great reaction
Wow. Space travel. I’ve always enjoyed this song and never understood the lyrics or bothered to investigate them. Makes me love the song even more. Should have guessed it considering Brian May is an astrophysicist. Great trivia too. 39th song! Wow!
this became my favorite 'Queen' song the first time i heard it
HOLY SHIT! - I have loved this song for decades, and today my mind has been blown!!!! I never really understood the lyrics, but always felt that it was a study in making a period sounding song, which is awesome! But now I know it is really a period peace in the future! INCREDIBLE!
One of my favorites
Lovely melancholy tone. Your mother's eyes from your eyes cry to me. An astrophysicist gets folky.
I love Queen but have only had their greatest hits albums. I started listening to their other albums and I came across this beautiful song on The Night At The Opera album. Written and sung by Brian May, with Roger Taylor and his gorgeous falsetto voice. One of my favourite songs now 😘
Thanks for taking my recommendation, great reaction!
FTL, faster than light travel. I bought the 8 track of this album in 1977 when I was 14. You must experience this album entirely in one sitting. The way that it meanders from one style to the next is truly brilliant. Lazy on a Sunday afternoon and the prophet song on one album.
A gorgeous song. They were so versitile.
I am right with you there John. I've been listening to that song for many years and i just found out what it's about lol
Though their hearts so heavily weighED... Darling WELL away (no apostrophe)
Great reaction. Love Queens versatility
This is the basis of the movie Interstellar, whether the producers know or acknowledge it or not. It's the very same story. It's a good movie. This is also the song that George Michael used to sing when he was a busking teenager on the streets of the UK.
In case you didn't know, all members of Queen were highly intelligent and well educated. Brian May has a PhD in Astrophysics; Roger Taylor has a degree in Biology and as in med school studying to be a dentist when Queen released their first album in 1973. John Deacon has his degree in Electrical Engineering, and used his degree to invent many things including the Deacy Amp, that gave Brian's guitar a unique sound. Finally, Freddie Mercury, was an artist, not a scientist, earning his degree in Graphic Arts, and he designed the album covers for the first 5 Queen albums.
Took me over 30 yrs to finally understand the meaning of the song.
My Favourite 😊 thanks
Great reaction! My super hippy neighbors (How hippy? They lived in a YURT.) used to play this when I was a youngster, but I never guessed it was Queen, either.