This version rips my heart...after that nightclub tragedy, I'll never forget it. Freddie would be so proud!

Adam Lambert was snatched by Queens almost immediately after he finished American Idol. There is something special about Adam that no other artist in America has.

There is a reason Brian May says he is a gift from God.....

@janulake

3 ай бұрын

Or a gift from Freddie.

@fionalyon9448

3 ай бұрын

I went to their first tour with Adsm in Glasgow he was outstanding. His vocals were phenomenal

Adam is not only a fantastic singer, but he has a strong theatre background. The man knows how to deliver an emotional song to a theatre or an arena. A master of his craft.

As killer as this is, it is quite something live, his voice in person is astonishing and yes, the Queen and Adam Lambert concerts are exactly that and they stay with you for days

@PlanetSidewinder

3 ай бұрын

I saw them in 2017, and it's STILL with me.

Roger Taylor said of this performance , that he’s never heard it sung like this

@bugeced7234

4 ай бұрын

What about Marc Martel singing in the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody"?

@keithdockrell2889

4 ай бұрын

@@bugeced7234 what’s that got to do with my comment??

@2039marl

4 ай бұрын

what about it - @@bugeced7234

@bugeced7234

4 ай бұрын

And the fact that Roger Taylor said the same thing about Marc Martel’s performance, given the fact that he performed all the songs in the film “Bohemian Rhapsody”

@keithdockrell2889

4 ай бұрын

@@bugeced7234 Roger also said he’s an impersonator

When Adam was asked:"How does he feel in Freddie's shoes?", he replied "I have my own, l don't wear anyone else's". The whole coolness of Adam is that he never imitates anyone, Lambert sings like Lambert and he has a fantastic voice, powerful, beautiful with a huge rangekzread.info/dash/bejne/hJ910696faSwiKw.htmlsi=M90rUFas0O3kNdLI

@bonninicholson169

3 ай бұрын

He is nit in Freddie’s shoes. Freddie is irreplaceable! This is something that Brian, Roger and Adam all agreed on.

I have heard him sing this live with Queen, there is nothing like it, he owns it!!

Actually all his vocals are magnificent

Just saw Queen live last fall and there aren’t enough superlatives to describe that show! My husband had never heard this song before and he was blown away by Adam’s performance.

Queen couldn't have picked a better performer to step in Freddie's shoes

@deborahallen3318

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with you about that comment. I remember watching American idol and hearing Adam say " Queen was his favorite band and when Queen showed up to sing with him, it was a match made in heaven, and Freddie's hands were all over it. IMHO 🫶👑💙

Adam is beyond this world talented..and watch as much of him as u can 😊 he could literally sing a phone book ❤

@pizzaforever69

4 ай бұрын

l am a metalhead and the only pop artist's song l hear is of Adam's. Really astonishing singer

This performance was the day after the Pulse nightclub massacre, a gay nightclub in Orlando. This performance gives me chills😮. Adam Lambert is one of the best singers in the world.

Poignant, heartbreaking and beautiful. I cry every time

Adam is a total vocal master. He is as Brian says a voice in a billion.

Adam Lambert will be the first person to tell you that Freddie Mercury is irreplaceable; however he always loved Freddie Mercury and he sings his songs to this generation so they can hear how wonderful they are. Roger Taylor and Brian May said he is the only singer they have ever found that can sing the entire Queen catalog; they also said they ddin't want a Freddie Mercury impresssionist because that would be painful for them. Freddie Mercury's last words to them were you can do whatever you want with my music but don't make it boring. I think that Adam has done a fantastic job of keeping Freddie Mercury's music alive. One of the things that surprised me is Adam Lambert can sing opera, he was in Bologna, Italy with Queen when Brian May heard him warming up with Nessun Dorma in Italian, asked him if he could sing it, he said yes & surprised the people of Italy who were thrilled.

@marciebulsaraorcutt

4 ай бұрын

🙏🏻💕

@GinMae

3 ай бұрын

Yes.. totally agree... I resisted hearing Adam with Queen for a bit, b/c I didn't see the "point".. but after listening to him, I have come to appreciate his pure talent and passion... in a way, Freddie opened the door for Adam to present himself as he is... and I think Freddie would have appreciated him and approved...

@tprince73

20 күн бұрын

@@GinMaethat’s is such a sweet comment, I welled up a bit. Thank you for having an open mind and I agree Freddie paved the way and Adam has always loved him

2016 Isle of Wight reembrance of all those who died in the Pulse nightclub shooting( gay bar) think 40 something peoples were killed. He is as good as this every performance no matter with Queen or solo....he is just superb.

Where does he find the air in those lungs!

Adam is so awesome..lovely man enormous talent..

OMG, The power & energy & empathy in that voice.........................................

Thank goodness Adam was runner up on American Idol, because if he had won first place he would've been under contract and maybe we wouldn't be listening to this brilliant performance. Adam's voice has only gotten better and better over time and I couldn't be happier for Adam and Queen. 🫶👑🌈💙

@charleneanderson2215

2 ай бұрын

Whoever won AI over Adam is long gone from music

Can you imagine having original members of Queen who had such a legendary front man choose you to sing the songs that made Queen ‘Queen?’

Back in 1980 when I was 12 years old, I had the pleasure of seeing Queen, fronted by the man himself, Freddie Mercury at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Fast forward to 2017 and I took my then 11 year old daughter (her very first concert ever) to see Queen fronted by Adam Lambert at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. I absolutely loved both shows and was in awe of how amazing Adam was at performing Freddie's songs and the respect he gave to Freddie, his memory, and his music. Adam is an entertainer through and through.

I just saw QAL live for the first time in October at Bridgestone Arena. His voice live is completely unreal. One of my favorite parts was when he just casually held a 20 second note during Somebody to Love. As a lifelong Queen fan I really appreciate the fact that Adam does not try to impersonate Freddie, but brings his own wonderful talent to the amazing Queen catalog. I hope to see Adam on his own solo tour someday soon.

@maryr1905

4 ай бұрын

Saw Queen with Adam twice and saw Adam during his Trespassing album tour. He had a really bad cold on his solo concert so my dream to hear him do Runnin’ wasn’t fulfilled - didn’t have the voice so he skipped that song- but honestly you couldn’t really tell otherwise. Such a powerful voice. He doesn’t imitate Freddie but has created a new take on Queen’s music with Roger and Brian that is phenomenal in its own right. Queen knows how to put on a spectacular show!

@camillep3631

3 ай бұрын

and he's not even winded or straining when he holds those insanely long notes, he is astonishing

Adam’s performance of “The Show Must Go On” is just as epic! You really can’t miss with any of the live videos of Queen + Adam. They are all way beyond what you are expecting them to be.

@lauraled1davis565

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the ShowMust Go On at the O2 in London is the Best!!!

Thank you for this reaction, John! In the doco about how he joined Queen, Brian May pretty much said that they wanted Adam from when they first heard him at American Idol. I think he is the only singer who was able to do justice to the whole range of Freddie's songs.

Went to their concert. It was amazing!

This was an outstanding performance. I’ve seen them twice in concert, last October and several years ago. Their staging and lighting and everything else is so over the top there are no words. Adam is the best. Thank you John for reaction and sharing with us all.❤

There is absolutely no question as to why Adam was chosen as a frontman by the band. He absolutely channels Freddy without sounding like an imitation.

@huitrecouture

18 күн бұрын

No he doesn't and they don't want him to for fucks sakes.

Check out his cover of Nessun Dorma in Bologna, Italy. He did Luciano Pavarotti proud. Epic singer.

My fav song, he killed it

Adam Lambert stated at the outset he wasn't there to impersonate Freddie but show him respect, he is, afterall, a fan just like the majority of us. The power and control of his voice is phenomenal, no one comes anywhere close to him in my opinion. He puts a wee Lambert spin on each of these classics to make them his own....awesome. 💗😀

This song has been Adam's since that night.

I remember that after this concert someone wrote to the festival organizers that they cannot top that unless they woke up MJ, Prince and many more and put them to play together.

I can't figure out if you knew that the he IS playing with Queen. They wanted him, they picked him so I think they-' Queen-- would completely embrace Adam's rendition

This was the perfect choice of song for the situation and tribute. Adam is the ONLY one who can do the job for Freddie. He's one of a kind. I believe that Freddy would be so pleased. This song has always gotten to me, made me cry but in this heart-crushing situation, it tears me up every time I hear and see it. It's beyond gorgeous and is otherworldly to me. I love your reaction and appreciation for Adam.

Yes! You are finally doing this one! It's my favorite

I get chills every time I hear this song. So glad you loved it!

One of the most talented people!

TYSM for this reaction vid!!! ❤❤❤

Such an emotional performance! Listen to the “cry” in his voice. It’s as if he was singing to those poor souls who lost their lives in the Pulse gay bar massacre the night before. I cannot say enough about him. Mad respect. Love him. Thank you for your reaction.

So happy you are checking out Adam with Queen! He is absolutely fantastic! Love his rendition of this Freddie classic and looking forward to more from Adam and Queen or just Adam doing his own music!🎶🎶

So so glad you did this reaction. Adam Lambert is one of the best singers of our day. It seems people know of him but not his music. So thanks!

Adam Lambert and Queen were the opening act at Her Majesty the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert in 2022 staged in front of Buckingham Palace - at was the most awesome and incredible performance I have ever seen.

Loved him since American Idol days. His voice is amazing. I really want to see Queen in concert but not likely to happen. They are always too far away for us. The Show Must Go On is one of my faves.

@maryannturton9830

3 ай бұрын

The first time I heard Adam on American Idol,I turned to my husband and said, this guy reminds me of Freddy Mercury...🤯

Listen to Queen and Adam do we are the champions in Sidney for the fire fight benefit concert, more vocal magic!

I’ve been to two of their concerts. They are electric. Adam loves the music and respects the history.

Thanks for a great reaction! Epic performance for sure! QAL is just as you would expect live…..a fantastic stage and lighting/effects but the focus remains on the music. Adam keeps the sound moving forward in his voice…almost unreal. Their chemistry is fantastic! Thanks again,

Thank John the actual history of the song is an amazing story. Queen hand picked him. Love this thanks John. Wow.🎉❤ 🎉❤

You have to see QALif they are anywhere near you! They are amazing live! Adam's vocals and Bryan's guitar are both fantastic live!!

Adam is a master with Queen and Freddie is his idol. Nobody can ever take Freddie place but you have open up a rabbit hole with him with Queen. Need to see him do ( The Show Must Go On ) live 02 in London 4/7/2018 better yet see one of Queens concerts with him. Adam is the shi****t with Queen. Queen played with him in American Idol. That's how queen got him for the band so they could carry on Freddie's legacy.

I do believe you’re becoming a Glambert ❤️. It happens to the best of us!! You just missed Queen’s North American tour a few months ago - it was epic. I may have gone to 5 shows on this last tour - flawless every time. In person, my goosebumps had goosebumps

I had the honor to hear this sung live in Madison Square Gardens and as many times as I have been blown away by Adam in concert, this is the song and performance that stays with me. Absolutely the best vocal performance that I have personally ever seen live…. by a mile.

i love your excitement ❤ adam is the best

I think I have heard this 100 times and it gets me every time. So many songs to hear is so hard to pick. When Adam was going through a rough time, he wrote Feel Something. Set up a Feel Something Foundation for mental struggles within the LGBTQ+ community. He always lets his fans in and shares his truth. I would make that a choice for a reaction if you could. ❤❤❤❤

There's nothing like seeing Queen and Adam live. I saw them in Denver and San Francisco last November and it was amazing! Check out footage from their show. I would start with the opening with Machine World into Radio Gaga.

Great reaction video. I get goosebumps every single time I watch this performance. Adam is just simply amazing.

He's the very best of his generation! World class!!!! ❤

Hard to find early Adam Lambert song that is totally worth the search - Come to Me, Bend to Me from Brigadoon. Unbelievable vocal in a live performance.

I saw him at a NYE show and he performed Hendrix's Red House...o.m.g. you can find it on YT, Winstar 2013, man, what a performer

One of my favorite performances of Adam!

Such a beautiful performance! His range is awesome. I still go back to rewatch his performances from American Idol, he was that good! I’m so glad he has this success, he deserves it! Thanks John

@bugeced7234

4 ай бұрын

What about Marc Martel singing?

@jamiem4941

4 ай бұрын

@@bugeced7234 What about Marc Martel singing? He’s a really great singer too.

I sew them in Chicago last year it was amazing. You should go it’s worth it! The lighting now is so much different and is amazing. You can see it on utube under Queen and Adam in Chicago. The opening of the concert is cool. I think Adam doesn’t get enough credit for his amazing voice.

I was hoping you would react to this since your last reaction! glad to see this video today 😅 Chills. Iconic performance. It was a dedication to the Pulse queer nightclub shooting. ❤️

I can't believe you have not hear Queen plus Adam in person! I have attended every tour since the first performance in 2011. It is a joyous experience. Fans from 8 to 80 are united in their love for this awesome and difficult catalogue. Adam can sing it all , and in the key in which it was written. My favorite is "The Show Must Go On." It is breathtaking! It is also so wonderful to see the love and respect Adam has for Brian and Roger and Vice Versa. Brian May calls Adam the "gift from God." Adam has allowed this band to continue to tour and sing the songs that they wrote. It's a union made in Heaven.

THANK YOU MADISON!!!!

@MadishapesF

3 ай бұрын

😊❤

If there is no disco ball there, count me out. That goes for any situation, just saying. But for real, I am and always have been a massive Queen and Freddie fan for my whole life, I truly appreciate Adam's voice bringing life to the songs live

I saw Queen + Adam Lambert live in Cologne in 2022, it was amazing and probably the best concert I've ever been. And I been to 30 concerts in my whole life or so. Adam is doing an even better job live in concert with Roger and Brian seeing it in person that is.

I love Adam on his own & with Queen, I think Freddie would be happy with Adam singing his songs & the respect he shows to Freddie, Queen & their fans is wonderful. I adore Adam’s range, control & the delivery of his vocals! He is other worldly! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Its grear that he fits w/ Queen and does it justice but kind of sad that he hasn't broken through the glass barrier for his own stuff. He has fame yes but ya'll know what I mean. Loved his voice and energy since Idol.

You mention his stage performance is top notch. Adam did theater for years and was in “Wicked” so he’s had alot of experience being on stages. Didn’t know if you knew that about him or not. Adam’s an amazing singer !

I was lucky enough to see Queen + Adam in 2018 and sat front freaking row!!!! They were AMAZING!!!!!!! Adam can SANG!!!! 💜

Спасибо! Песня на века! Адам шикарный певец! Всегда с удовольствием слушаем его!❤❤❤❤

Crying like a baby from emotion unleashed by Adam the Great!

If you've never seen seen the movie HIGHLANDER that this was from you owe it to yourself to check it out. It's about an immortal who loses his love to old age while he stays forever young...❤

Another suggestion with Adam Lambert + Queen: "Under Pressure (at Global Citizen Festival, NYC)"

Go to a Queen concert. You are correct the lighting the timing everything is magic

You should see Queen and Adam live he is better live, his voice is so powerful

There’s a two part doc called the show must go on. This will show you all the sides of Adam and how Queen feels about him.

This is my favourite Queen song and Adam does it justice! They're still amazing live and he sounds incredible.

Here’s one for you to check out by Adam Lambert IF I HAD YOU that’s one hell of a song with so many high notes and ever changing key changes, he’s also done another one that’s called TIME FOR MIRACLES- which is the end song to 2012 film both incredibly powerful tracks 🎤🔥

My husband is lucky enough to have seen Queen live with Freddie twice back in the day, and now he (and I) have seen Queen+ Adam Lambert twice also. At first, he was super skeptical, but he came away saying it was the best concert he'd ever been to, and when we had the opportunity to go a second time, he said heck yeah. If you have the opportunity, do it. The stage setup is literally mind blowing, and the energy is fantastic.

We saw them together twice this past October. They are absolutely amazing together!!

So glad you did this review, I’ve been waiting to see if you would do it. Adam’s voice is amazing !

Beautiful. Means a lot to honor. Could have been any of us at that club in Orlando.Thanks for a great heartfelt reaction

Just chills, goosebumps, he is so gifted vocally. Fan for life❤❤❤❤❤

他是世界上最好的歌手 我爱他❤

Adam Lambert is a master vocalist. QAL concerts are All That which you described. Put it on your bucket list and btw add an Adam Lambert concert too! Your appreciation for exceptional singing will be served!!

Very happy to be like number 1000 👌🙌🏼 great reaction ty!! Adam is amazing and Freddie would love him ❤️‍🔥

Thanks for listening to the intro, beautiful with the lasers pointing at the sky...

I have heard this sung live, my goosebumps had goosebumps, he is incredible.

I saw Queen with Adam Lambert in San Francisco in November. It was a great show! The staging was excellent. The music was FINE! Really great!

アダムは、最高のパフォーマーであり、ボーカリスト🎤ですね。QALとしてフレデイ亡き後のフロントマンとして彼以外は考えられない❤

Adam is so good live. I’ve seen him solo and with Queen. So good!!

It would be LOVELY if sometime, you could react to a live performance of this song by Freddie as well? (It’s always appropriate to “pay homage” to the original.) There are three live performances by Freddie on video… The most RAW, EMOTIONAL performance is: FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1986 At Wembley Stadium (I gave the date because some reactors don’t know that there are two different 1986 Wembley concerts: Friday, July 11 & Saturday, July 12) There’s also a WONDERFUL performance in 1986 at Budapest.

A real treat...

He’s Amazing ❤ his voice is phenomenal! I was always a fan!

I had the only chance to get to the concert of Adam and Queen in Moscow 2012. I'm very glad that I was able to be there. it was incredibly cool

When music brings tears ………

wow your just now listening to this