I produced this show in 1980 with Johanna Persons, our names are on the head credits. We shot for 3 months in early 1980. British video director Keefe had just shot the band at Hammersmith Odeon a few months earlier and we used that concert footage, then gathered costumes and props from Universal Studios (who had hired us to do this show as a marketing piece) and had walk-ons and other gags shot around London as interstitial materials. I will always treasure this show because it was Johanna and myself's first large international production and working with the band was a rare treat. It is my voice as the "director" that starts off the Flash Gordon segment in the recording studio. Later the band re-edited the Flash Gordon piece and that is the version you can mostly see on KZread.

@susanscott3333

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bruce!!

@bettybaby63

5 жыл бұрын

What a great memory.

@johnnyeco280

4 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible production, Bruce. Ive been a Queen fan my entire life & here I am at 44yrs of age discovering this amazing special! This really captures the energy & essence of the band, at the time. The individual dynamics of each band member, from Freddie in full swing to John Deacon in skinny tie with short hair, I truly adore this band. The cameos from Ringo, Cleese & Twiggy were great! This acts as a genuine timestamp of Queen in 79-80. A band that will never be equalled or replicated. God Bless Freddie!

@mmonroenot

4 жыл бұрын

This production is a work of art. Captures the best of Queen stage shows. Love the humor. I can imagine Freddie laughing heartily at the street interviews.

@rubyhchau

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, our generation got toknow more about Queen thanks to the hard work you put in footage like this 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

People sometimes forget how heavy, power, aggressive, and bombastic they are live.

No instrument can dominate his voice . What a sharp voice !

Holy cow. That voice is flawless. And the boys hit their instruments like the world is on fire. Queen really was (and is) one of the all time greatest. Respect.

@markhuddleston5810

4 жыл бұрын

Roger backing him up on vocals made it even better!

I saw this tour here in Seattle in '80. After the show (which was and still is the most extravagant, extraordinary and extravagant Rock Concert I've ever seen) my friend, Mark Renstrum, and I were standing out behind the old Seattle Center Coliseum where there were four stretch Limousines waiting; out ran Freddie, then Roger, then John; and then Brian walked out to a small group of us and talked to us and signed some things. It still remains a great memory.

@Rex4598

7 жыл бұрын

Never got an autograph from Freddie or John, but I did get one from Roger and Brian as they pulled up to an album release party in LA. In fact, I talked to Brian on four separate occasions. One of those times was after a taping of the Tonight Show when Slash joined in on Tie Your Mother Down in the early 90s (Brian's solo band). Everyone was supposed to clear the studio and there was to be no autographs, but Brian was super grateful that he had fans there, and he made it a point to come up to us and sign. Same thing after an LA radio appearance on the Mark & Brian show, he stopped his limo outside the radio station building and signed for a friend and I.

@evanswaine2761

7 жыл бұрын

Jean D they are a legendary band, but nothing beats queen, to be honest, they shouldn't be compared, they are two opposite bands

@katepark3811

7 жыл бұрын

I really envy U.

@freebreeze9042

6 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what Freddie said to the crowd after We will rock you fast version to greet the crowd at the beginning of the set??

@LEAFYANKEE65

6 жыл бұрын

Watch Queen at "Live Aid" and you'll see the greatest rock band, and set ever!

God, every performance is so different and is so intoxicating... Dearly miss you Fred, and thank you John, Roger and Brian for keeping Queen alive!!!

BEST FRONT MAN EVER! Freddie, you are sorely missed. All hail the QUEEN!

This is why I can't stop watching these different Queen live videos. You keep seeing new, more fascinating things about them... Each member sooo cute, their own clothing styles, Freddie's VOICE, fluffy black hair, stage presence. Extremely strong individual musicians who created one of the GREATEST bands in music history!! Seeing this live version of Sheer heart attack, Save me -- need I say more! Stunning! 😭😭

@bettybaby63

5 жыл бұрын

With all these live shows, every song is a little different & they’re all fabulous, darling.

@judymccoy5204

4 жыл бұрын

I heard some songs in this that I have never heard before! GREAT as usual!

Roger is such a monster drummer. Underrated imho. Great tone on his toms

@FigmentSALabel

4 жыл бұрын

Bang on. He also wrote some very good songs.

@OnafetsEnovap

Ай бұрын

@@FigmentSALabel Indeed he did, both Queen and solo - he's also one hell of a singer, too. :)

As far as rock goes, it's refreshing to hear so many vocal notes being hit cleanly. He really had the perfect range and timbre to cut through the instrumentation. Definitely what makes them unique and instantly recognizable.

@LEAFYANKEE65

5 жыл бұрын

I saw Heart in 2010, and I had front row tickets for my sister's birthday. I wore my Queen tee shirt, and half way through the show, Ann Wilson stopped and said to me "I love your shirt. I miss Freddie, he was the best, he was such a sweet guy".Everyone in the place was looking at me in amazement, like, hey she's talking to you.But I knew that, and I really knew what she was saying. It was a very cool moment !!!

@jimlinkowskl1438

5 жыл бұрын

@@LEAFYANKEE65 that's a very cool memory!

@cobeks1804

4 жыл бұрын

That's why so many people love the Crazy Tour!

@FigmentSALabel

4 жыл бұрын

Freddie was the best singer that I've ever seen in concert.

@MrUsermister

4 жыл бұрын

that was a halftime set-list ! surely he had more chances to do it the right way on this concert than in any other tour date. No matter what he was an amazing artist, songwriting, singing, piano ... you name it !

This video brings back great memories for me. I remember watching this program on television when I was 9-11 years old. I thought Freddie was very handsome, I still do. ☺ ♥ I miss him very much.

Ugh so in love with Freddie..Incredible!

Love how Freddie looks with just a neck tie and Deacy going to an office meeting. What a contrast of personality. Love Brian's hair and his talent for the guitar; and Roger, I also love his car.

@micahlingle1060

4 жыл бұрын

I’m sure he loves his car too.

I defy anyone to ignore Freddie when he’s on stage, just try. Whether you like him or not, he’s the quintessential “front man”. Even when his back is to the audience, you can’t ignore him. Amazing.

Freddie in the red leather with the necktie might be my favorite look ever. 😍 Give me 10 minutes and I'll have another favorite. I just love him ❤️

@Keeks4

5 жыл бұрын

Polythene Pam I hear you! I love so many Freddie looks!

@sherrys7854

4 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way when someone asks me what my favorite Queen song is. I'll have an answer, but I'll have a different one an hour later. I have soooo many favorites!

Man I wish Queen would release a remastered version of that concert! It’s amazing!

FREDDIE MERCURY IS AMAZING!!!THE TRUE LEGENDS NEVER DIE!!!THANK YOU FOR ALL FREDDIE!!!🙏❤️🙏

This is simply amazing! Look at them go! I saw Queen in 1978 in Buffalo, NY, and oh how they amazed me then! And they still do. :) Some pretty amazing musicians who fate (or God) brought together. It really was magic.

@Cridj

2 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic Diana! Do you have some particular memories for that night?

@dianahutton913

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cridj Yes, how in awe I was watching them perform. Freddie was gorgeously amusing with his antics the Brian a guitar master, Deaky seemed sht and Roger was adorable!

@Cridj

2 жыл бұрын

@@dianahutton913 Oh this is brilliant! I'm sure you've had a great time there. Are there any chances you have got an audio recording of the show? It would be great for all Queen fans to hear this show! Thank you in advance.

@SuperHornet1981

10 ай бұрын

Saw them in Houston Texas. August 20, 1982. The ticket for the nosebleed seats cost me a whole $12.75!!

I saw them in Dublin several months before this. It was the largest audience for an indoor concert in Ireland at the time. 10K, and 14 year old me at the front. Life changing experience. Thanks for uploading this.

@petibruh

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience! Do you have any memorabilia from it?

How is it that every damn song and performance is perfection? Genius + A Little Magic = Queen 👑!! No greater band in the universe - EVER! ⚡️✨💥💜👑

Damn this right here was in Freddie's prime! He looked amazing as always, but he had maybe the strongest voice, the highest energy around this time. My boys knew how to rock out!! 😋🤘🏻

@patriciabilinkas3911

4 жыл бұрын

IrishRose Before he contracted HIV, which affected his voice.

Freddie, I have no words to describe, how incredible performer and singer you were.

@sharoncooper7732

5 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💞

@YesYou123333

5 жыл бұрын

He was an incredible talent, no doubt about it.

@efraimbenavidesdecastro6107

4 жыл бұрын

........."you were??"...you are and you will be for the times of time.

Thank you!! Freddie is and always will be The Best!!!

Dude was better then Elvis, And M . Jackson together.. saw Queen in 79-80 in Philadelphia Pa.. Greatest Show ever and saw lots of shows, Bands.. RIP Freddie.... love you..My Best Friend...

@paul-egz4264

5 жыл бұрын

Fuckin A bro

@music2soothmysoul

5 жыл бұрын

Elvis and MJ’s name in the same sentence, 🤮 Elvis blazed the trail. MJ, have no idea what he was. Elvis was unbelievable in person. Elton & Freddy probably came close, but there is no other Elvis, nor is there no other story like his.

@forrestgump7553

5 жыл бұрын

You're a fanatic. Freddie himself would tell you he was a huge fan of Elvis and in no way even close. Jackson? Well they were both Gay but Jackson was a child molester. I saw this tour but it was Summerish 1979 in Europe.

@susieq9801

5 жыл бұрын

Saw them in Toronto in '80. Love all four of them. Miss John. Hope he's happy!

@cybermere

5 жыл бұрын

@@music2soothmysoul You mean continued the trail already blazing by Chuck Berry, James Brown, Fats Domino and the like.

Love this video. I can't believe I haven't run across it before. Queen is otherworldly. That's the best word I can think of to describe this treasure of a band! We miss you, Freddie Mercury!

The Greatest Rock 'n' Roll band ever....

Обожаю живые концерты ФРЕДДИ и QUEEN. Драйв и бешенная энергетика! Заряжает надолго

Queen, the best Band in the world!

The best front man of all times, (We're ready Freddie).

@cish960

5 жыл бұрын

WOW amazing to see theym do the song to Flash Gordon, when its rolling the movie. Very cool.

So awesome!!I am surprised at Freddie's passion and energy.My number one Vocalist~~~~!!Queen forever!

one of the greatest treasures in history of modern music this band.......

@patriciabilinkas3911

4 жыл бұрын

itkojecockot And they never won a Grammy. Go figure.

Just wonderful to see Brian on piano. Such amazing talent.

How do I feel about Queen? I love Queen and I adore Freddie Mercury! 💜👑💜

Freddie in "Somebody to love"!!!

"Many a tear still lives on in my eyes. .." RIP Freddie. ..

To the greatest show band in the world ,,Thank you for the great tunes that will LIVE forever!

Go, Dahling, GO!!!!! Love it!!!!♥️♥️♥️🥰🥰🥰Miss you, Freddie!!!!

how in the fuck does roger find time too sing when hes drumming like that jesus

Queens greatness cannot be measured or equalled. Freddie was amazing. Roger Taylor's voice is incredible and underated.

FREDDIE THE MASTER SHOWMAN !!! MISS HIM!!!RIP

@melaniehawkins304

4 жыл бұрын

Most amazing man. Bad that he died so young. Just think what all he could have done for the music business that he had not already done.

The growling bass sound is ferocious WoW

I can't get enough of watching Freddie mercury,I watch him over and over ,I have 4 books three videos and a CD which I have in my car.Im hooked love Queen with Freddie mercury, no one can replace him.

I have been looking for this for over 30 years.... Thank God its here

Just came across this so glad i did thankyou. Queen FREDDIE love you 💛💛💛💛💛💛

I started watching this special at 4:51 P.M. and just finished it now after 1 hour and *9* minutes. I can never get tired of Queen. They are an interesting band, especially when Freddie was alive! 🤓

Every couple of months I get reminded of just how fucking incredible this band was! Four ridiculously talented musicians with wide open minds just blowing the doors off whenever they performed. Over The Top in the best Rock and Roll fashion! Hell, they even managed to not only do BALLADS that Rock fans could enjoy they SAVED that lousy "Flash Gordon" movie!

@karenruano6758

5 жыл бұрын

So epic. That reference to the movie is spot on! What a sad ending dare u never say what a waste because what little time we had Mr. Mercury he gave us a legacy of talent never to be matched.

@davidlogansr8007

5 жыл бұрын

Guy Fawkes I’ve always loved the Flash Gordon movie. Of course Queen did save it from obscurity!

@philcool8384

4 жыл бұрын

I heard that Stallone had asked them to make the music for Rocky but they refused.

@Harcievalena

4 жыл бұрын

@Deku and of my life too...

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

Phil cool really? where did you hear that?

Thank you so much for posting this! No one can come close to Freddie Mercury, he is a genius!

Queen is the just the best! Freddie Mercury was and still the greatest singer of all time and Bomehimian Rhopsody is just the best song ever composed...

THIS IS THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER NO ONE WILK TOCH THESE BOYS NO ONE❤️👑❤️

@kevcatnip7589

4 жыл бұрын

THE WHO ,,RUSH ,,, GENESIS,,, KING KRIMSON ,,,ZEP ,,,

Setlist: (00:51 - 04:15) Now I'm Here (04:16 - 06:55) Another One Bites The Dust -videoclip- (07:01 - 08:56) You're My Best Friend (09:18 - 12:23) Flash -videoclip- (12:30 - 15:11) We Will Rock You (Fast) (15:25 - 18:05) Let Me Entertain You (18:11 - 22:12) Don't Stop Me Now (22:43 - 24:40) Killer Queen (24:41 - 26:41) I'm In Love With My Car (27:04 - 30:28) Crazy Little Thing Called Love (30:34 - 36:02) Somebody To Love (36:03 - 39:09) Sheer Heart Attack (39:37 - 43:17) Save Me (43:24 - 45:39) We Will Rock You (45:40 - 49:09) We Are The Champions (49:20 - 50:13) God Save The Queen

@thisismyname9331

8 жыл бұрын

Thx for the set list

7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@frogandfly123zoo

6 жыл бұрын

deaтн.ғaв

@macsigo

5 жыл бұрын

All Right!

@paul-egz4264

5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff

My only regret is not seeing them live. Freddie is the GOAT frontman!

Freddie was very talented he was a great piano player he was one of the greatest singers to ever live and was a very great performer he will be missed R.I.P. Freddie Mercury

Almost forty years and still kicking butt!

In 1980 I was 11 years old but I still remenber EVERYTHING!!... Long live to QUEEN. 👍

@Paolo8772

5 жыл бұрын

This concert was from 1979

Freddie's best ever live voice. (Crazy Tour UK november/december '79)

Recently, I often listen to the Queen concert released in 1979 - "LIVE Killers". Great set of recordings, vivid sound. THIS is power! I want a remaster of this material! A beautiful document! .. and I have listened to Queen regularly since 1991, although in the 1980s I also knew their songs / but I was a kid from Poland /.

Fantastic! Talent on another level beyond everyone else!

This is BEAUTIFUL, I don't have words for describe this😍😍😍😍

freddie's voice was in top notch form.

@LEAFYANKEE65

6 жыл бұрын

Always. Never, ever saw a bad performance. Truly a rare talent!

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

AcousticBends the fucq are you talking about, live killers was amazing - every show he did was.

@jamesmathai1138

4 жыл бұрын

@@tb5232 Everybody has off days, even Freddie.

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

James Mathai ofc but he said freddies show was “REALLY” bad. like yeah his voice was worn out but the charisma wasn’t.

@jamesmathai1138

4 жыл бұрын

@@tb5232 I agree. Some shows were bad by Freddie's standards but I wouldn't say they were actually "really bad."

got here purely by accident, what a gem to find thank you for uploading

@amybeth5776

8 жыл бұрын

Same here! I thought I'd seen them all!

@melissafuson9351

5 жыл бұрын

Marsha Janulis I

The 'Sheer Heart Attack' live performance is fabulous...

@FigmentSALabel

4 жыл бұрын

I love that song!

Amazing show!!! Freddy.. oh my god...!!! Don't stop me now... it's unbelivable...!!!!!!

This is epic! This download is extraordinary. I remember watching Freddie in an interview talk about his fear if playing guitar live as there are no out takes and he was fearful of a mess up. Here he goes and kills it in a 12 string to a song he wrote in the bath in under an hour. Genius.

@garnet0101

4 жыл бұрын

I was shocked when I heard he hated to play the piano because he thought he was not very good. He was amazing.

@tracycapilot2002

4 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard that story about one hour in the bath! And, yes that is definitely a 12 string Ovation guitar. You can always spot an Ovation from the curved back. Freddy is showing no fear playing this here!

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

he could go out on a stage shit scared, and still perform like hes alone. Hes a gift

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

Garnet0101 he was! seven seas of rhye really was a piano masterpeice, along with basically all his songs

WOW! Those were the days when the fans truly got their moneysworth.....Sighhhhh!

Interestingly this TV special and the video content truly captures the real live intensity and totality of the show like no other footage of Queen. The wide-angle lenses the closeness to the action is a good representation of what a live Queen show truly was. Enjoy, I was there.

@petibruh

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any pictures from it?

@johngraham5996

Күн бұрын

but you dont get any idea of the sheer power and the volume of noise, i had ringing in my ears for 3 days and lost my voice aswel 👑✊🏼🇬🇧

@alexizbickirealestate2484

Күн бұрын

@@petibruh and those days you weren’t allowed to bring Cameras in and unless you were right up front, it was usually too dark for Film to pick up

The appearance of singing while hitting Roger's drum is wonderful. love

Not to take away from the other 3 amazing musicians, but Freddy is the perfect frontman. And he plays a smokin' piano!

John Deacon looks like he left is office where he is an accountant and joined a rock band.

@mackermaldrill2656

5 жыл бұрын

....and why not.

@ildeeartha

5 жыл бұрын

and he looks hot too! love Queen!!!

@robertacolarette1594

4 жыл бұрын

OMG, Accountant? The look John Deacon is sporting was so 1980. Very cool. Dark colored shirt, skinny black tie...love it. So next level.

@hobbyistluck5321

4 жыл бұрын

AND Freddie was like.. I'm jogging but hey, I feel like rockin' in this club

@seanjeffery7153

4 жыл бұрын

When you’re at work at 5 but you have a concert at 6

Queen is my all time fav. To many good songs to pic. I can't hardly get through watching their concerts. It is to emotional for me. Brian keep on walking. I am 66 . hope to see u in our next magical journey. I want to pic your brain. I loved Freddie and still do. I watch your videos every nite and cry

They are such good musicians.

Claro que son los campeones, Grandes músicos componían, interpretaban, tocaban sus instrumentos, potente voz de Freddie preparado para un espectáculo en vivo amaban su trabajo al público el público se entregaba no habrá mejores son únicos Queen inmortal como su música siempre prevalecerán ya no hay músicos así por eso siguen triunfando en sus giras!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love these gents. Taylor is one of the most brilliant drummers!!! He truly loves his car, wonderful song. I really enjoyed this. 👍🏾💞

Fan since 77...Love it, Thanks for posting!

Freddie looks so hot!!! What a nice surprise to find this.❤️👑👑👑👨🏻

ages far away, when crowd was actually on stage... love it

Loved Queen ever since I saw the movie Bohemian Rhapsody😍😃🎤🎧🎬🎼

Rock and roll doesn't get any better than this!

For a little more than half of my life, my favorite rock groups have been The Bee Gees and Queen. After failing to play Queen’s music for a year, this performance was a terrific treat😀! Thank you so much for posting it! Fans of all ages should enjoy it extremely. Love, Natalea McCaughrin

Great footage - thanks for posting -- my favorite band of the 70's - saw Queen perform in Houston in 1980 after the release of their album - The Game - best live rock show I have ever seen - they brought the freak'n house down

@Cridj

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I can only imagine how it was, Steve! Do you have any particular memory from that show?

Great upload. Never seen this before. Cheers.

GREATEST GROUP TO EVER LIVE...THEN CAME ZEPPELIN! I remember you Freddy! I saw you in concert...rest in peace we love you thank you for your music, you talent, YOU.

@petibruh

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Which concert did you see?

wow bro, what an absolute pearl of a performance you got there!!!! love it!!!

John with a tie on. First time I've seen that. Queen the best group forever.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for sharing. Queen was it for me by 1979...You fucking made my year with this one...!!!

What a Great band ... timeless! :-)

The very last days before The Mustache Era.

@yakutpakyuz9191

4 жыл бұрын

Is correct

@tirtonoto7014

4 жыл бұрын

Very very last live with no mustache the last live in 70s Last live of dont stop me now, full spread your wings

@jokkergar

4 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure i saw him with no Moustache during the early january 80

@KieranIsHome

4 жыл бұрын

@@tirtonoto7014 Also the last '39 and If You Can't Beat Them.

@judymccoy5204

4 жыл бұрын

Brooklyn Volume: Freddie Mercury and Magnum PI are the two men who look better with a mustache than without!

Live Killers! Greatest Queen tour. Freddie's voice was in amazing form here.

@ThorSuzuki1

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, during the Crazy tour haha. Jazz/Live killers tour was probably hi's worst vocal tour tho.

Queen were great live... one of the best bands I've ever seen live...

@guyfawkes9951

7 жыл бұрын

Makes me jealous. That's ONE group I'd give a body part to see!!!

@tb5232

4 жыл бұрын

ogrebattle22763 you saw them LIVE? oh my god i would practically die for that. what show? was it freddies classic moustache era in the 80's or his feminine 70's look?

@petibruh

2 жыл бұрын

Which concert did you attend?

I always wondered exactly when Freddie grew the 'tash. Now, I know--between the first and second songs of this concert. :-) Thanks for upload! It is a great era of Queen!

@bazahaza

7 жыл бұрын

This info NEEDS adding to the Wikipedia entry straight away !

@FreddieIsMyMoto

7 жыл бұрын

XD

@jessejohnson9321

7 жыл бұрын

parkviewmo and then he shaved it again for the third song!

@MoonlightNothing

5 жыл бұрын

I'm confused!

@leftyzappa

5 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

This is fantastic, never seen it before. Thanks. I love the raw energy of the performance, and RT kicking his drum kit to the floor at the end.

wow, ON TV! I remember that service. Thanks for posting this!

HELLLLLL YES THANK YOU 🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST HAS GOT TO BE ONE OF THE BEST GROVES IN HISTORY OF MUSIC THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY HAD SO MANY HOUSE PARTIES WHERE WE PARTIED ALL NIGHT LONG 🍾🍷🍺🍻🍸

This is it: they're at the height of their powers here. Coming off two #1 hits from The Game album in the Summer of 1980, and then the Flash Gordon soundtrack in late 1980. Queen owned the rock world in 1980/1981.

@Paolo8772

5 жыл бұрын

This concert was from '79 before Freddie had a moustache.

Thank you very much !! Queen and Freddie mercury forever !!

This is LEGENDARY

Tears of JOY!

Narrated by Peter Wyngarde!General Klytus himself!!! Fantastic stuff...damn I wish I was around in those days...

I remember watching this show, especially everyone talking about Queen I remember thinking it was funny. I was and still am a huge fan of Queen and I think they were the best band ever. Mr. Farenheit was so hot! Brian and Roger still are.

If Queen's archivist is reading. This would be a great video to digitally remaster, if possible

@unicornqueen9049

4 жыл бұрын

@AcousticBends Wow I hope they do!

@tobyg7285

4 жыл бұрын

AcousticBends Is it the concert for the people of Kampuchea?

@tobyg7285

4 жыл бұрын

AcousticBends 👍👑🎸

Wow this just brings back a wave of childhood memories, Queen....my introduction to what rock n roll was. Had just moved to Huntington Beach, California and just entered the 6th grade of a brand new school. Moved right next door to what would soon be my childhood best friend, Mark. He had this record album with a huge robot on the cover....it was Queen's "News of the World" album. I was hooked on rock n roll from the moment I heard the first few notes "We will rock you".