Queen & George Michael - Somebody to Love (The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert)

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    On April 20th 1992, Roger Taylor, Brian May and John Deacon, the surviving members of Queen, took to the stage at Wembley Stadium for the start of one of the biggest events in rock history, which the band had organised to pay tribute to their former colleague -- the incomparable Freddie Mercury. Queen were joined by some of the greatest musical talent in the world to celebrate Freddie's life and work and to increase public awareness of AIDS, the disease that had prematurely ended his life the previous year. As well as being great entertainment, the concert raised a huge and still growing sum of money for the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a charity formed at the time whose charter is the relief of suffering from AIDS throughout the world. Now for the first time both halves of the concert are being made available on Digital video.
    Special guests include David Bowie, Gary Cherone, Roger Daltrey, Def Leppard, Joe Elliot, Extreme, Bob Geldof, Guns 'n' Roses, James Hetfield, Ian Hunter, Tony Iommi, Elton John, Annie Lennox, Metallica, George Michael, Liza Minnelli, Robert Plant, Mick Ronson, Axl Rose, Seal, Slash, Lisa Stansfield, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Young & Zucchero.
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  • @vincentchan1173
    @vincentchan1173 Před 2 lety +5054

    I think we need a tribute concert for George Michael.

    • @JG_SmileSOBright
      @JG_SmileSOBright Před 2 lety +70

      Agreed!!! Maxwell would be a great choice!

    • @maryg4575
      @maryg4575 Před 2 lety +53

      God, yes!

    • @PFCD
      @PFCD Před 2 lety +138

      Sadly I don't think we'll ever get one because with the exception of a handful of singers they would butcher his songs because he had such a phenomenal voice. Adam Lambert and Rob Lamberti would pretty much have to do the whole tribute concert. That would be okay with me though!

    • @kevinfletcher5872
      @kevinfletcher5872 Před 2 lety +23

      I gotta be honest...I'd love to see one, but who? Adam Lambert is a tribute to Fred as well as being great in his own right, George?? I'll give it some thought.

    • @PFCD
      @PFCD Před 2 lety +85

      @greg acosta Did you ever hear George Michael tell the story how Michael Jackson disrespected him? He went to Neverland as Michael insisted George go there and they were going to discuss doing a single. He said after Michael made him STAND in the foyer for half an hour then Michael was sitting across from him on couches and Michael would not talk to him directly. He would talk to his manager and tell him to talk to Rob kahane to then talk to George. George said this guy is straight-up crazy, no amount of money is worth being disrespected in this way and I want nothing to do with him. It was either 87 or 88 George sold more records than Michael. I agree with your jealousy assessment. George could easily sing R&B pop and dance music, wrote his own songs and played on them and could dance. Strikingly gorgeous he was....defined as normal. Definitely things Michael Jackson wouldn't like.

  • @ENieto-rz2tn
    @ENieto-rz2tn Před 10 měsíci +1125

    George never had to imitate anybody. He always stood on his own.

    • @tamy20ful
      @tamy20ful Před 5 měsíci +10

      George Michael maravilhoso 🥰🥰🥰

    • @javierdelatorre6750
      @javierdelatorre6750 Před 2 měsíci +12

      Totally agree, he gave a hell of a performance just being him. He nailed it to the point that I prefer this version of the song, no disrespect to the goat.

    • @Howlingburd19
      @Howlingburd19 Před měsícem +1

      You know, a lot of covers in general fail to stand out. Many covers try to be just like the original, and when people do that it almost never works because it doesn’t make the cover special or memorable. And it’s even more difficult for Queen songs because of Freddie’s ridiculously versatile voice.
      But George Michael came in and sang the song with his own signature voice and style… and the result was BEYOND PERFECT! It feels very memorable and special ❤

  • @martinasrna1108
    @martinasrna1108 Před měsícem +178

    Freddie was definitely smiling watching this performance from above.

  • @nancyprzybyl3624
    @nancyprzybyl3624 Před 9 měsíci +1241

    When Brian May gives you the nod of approval, you know you done good. Well done George, well done.

    • @dnlmrcl
      @dnlmrcl Před 8 měsíci +7

      how bout adam lambert?

    • @lorrainecimino8508
      @lorrainecimino8508 Před 8 měsíci +10

      @@dnlmrcl Brian and Roger adore Adam. Roger says Adam's voice is one-in-a-million and Brian says Adam can sing anything.

    • @christianmuller292
      @christianmuller292 Před 7 měsíci +11

      Freddie sure must have given him the thumbs up after that performance wherever he was.

    • @UsuarioGeek-hm5xu
      @UsuarioGeek-hm5xu Před 6 měsíci +6

      Una canción muy difícil de cantar gracias george

    • @ragatrix
      @ragatrix Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ahahaha not the same… universe even

  • @hinatachoto9347
    @hinatachoto9347 Před 3 lety +2815

    George was the only person capable for doing such a cover for Freddie.

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass Před 3 lety +48

      George made it his own.

    • @giovannigoduti7827
      @giovannigoduti7827 Před 3 lety +8

      Amen

    • @roccotrinktwasser8251
      @roccotrinktwasser8251 Před 3 lety +3

      *freddie

    • @69ozz69
      @69ozz69 Před 3 lety +13

      @@jaggass Well, George did it justice. OK, George killed it. But in no way did George make it his own. I know whatcha saying, but don't say that. 👍✌

    • @peterscottmorgan1
      @peterscottmorgan1 Před 3 lety +18

      FN: "George was the only person capable for doing such a cover for Freddie.“
      Marc Martel: “Hold my beer dude”

  • @slimytoad1447
    @slimytoad1447 Před rokem +901

    George's voice was just unbelievable

    • @billyb6001
      @billyb6001 Před rokem +6

      Its so light and calorie free.

    • @DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE
      @DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE Před 10 měsíci +4

      George sang beautifully without any instruments when I first met him in the early 70's....:-)

    • @christinaroberts711
      @christinaroberts711 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Agree 💯 sad he’s gone but grateful for the music he left us

  • @user-zq6po8bv3x
    @user-zq6po8bv3x Před 9 měsíci +112

    George took this performance seriously. He rehearsed for days. He didn’t want to let Freddie down.

  • @nicoe6765
    @nicoe6765 Před 3 měsíci +160

    The BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE i've ever seen. The (big) crowd is so amazing. No mobile phones, just pure love. We need a time machine... 😂

    • @javierdelatorre6750
      @javierdelatorre6750 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yeah man, totally. The other performance I love is duet with Elton John

  • @juju2121
    @juju2121 Před 3 lety +1951

    No one had ever sing a Freddie Mercury cover better than this.. ever..

    • @sergio7103
      @sergio7103 Před 2 lety +15

      Marc martel did recently

    • @itwillbefridaythe1354
      @itwillbefridaythe1354 Před 2 lety +73

      @@sergio7103 yeah but he’s a freddie copier, nothing special. We need something different

    • @juju2121
      @juju2121 Před 2 lety +30

      @@sergio7103 not better than this

    • @jamesdokes2687
      @jamesdokes2687 Před 2 lety +1

      Elton john

    • @Shayplymouth
      @Shayplymouth Před 2 lety +15

      @@itwillbefridaythe1354 that’s his general voice lol

  • @DebbieGoodman-pv3ot
    @DebbieGoodman-pv3ot Před 10 měsíci +339

    George Michael is George Michael, not trying to be Freddie Mercury. He does a fabulous job on this song!!

    • @markcf83
      @markcf83 Před měsícem +4

      Agreed. It was a brilliant way to end the concert too......

    • @Howlingburd19
      @Howlingburd19 Před měsícem +7

      That’s what a lot of covers fail to do in general. Trying to be just like the original voice doesn’t make the cover special, you know? George Michael came in and sang this song with his special voice and style… and the result was BEYOND PERFECT!!!

    • @JustTanya.
      @JustTanya. Před 26 dny +1

      It's because they were just way too fabulous for one man they needed two. 🤩

    • @janjcks
      @janjcks Před 22 dny +2

      As much as I liked Adam Lambert I think George topped him, never thought George could have pulled it off but he was amazing, brilliant, super, 2 amazing singers left us far to soon, so sad but glad they left us their performances on Utube forevermore

    • @valeriehenderson241
      @valeriehenderson241 Před 16 dny +2

      What a divine reply... both gone, neither forgotten.

  • @kabasakal3262
    @kabasakal3262 Před 8 měsíci +66

    George Michael was a music genius, no doubt. He passed away too early.

  • @katemcbride8715
    @katemcbride8715 Před 2 měsíci +71

    Freddie Mercury and George Michael two outstanding talents gone too soon.

    • @Howlingburd19
      @Howlingburd19 Před měsícem +2

      But you must not forget their positive influences. Legacies never die and both have very strong legacies :)

  • @antonpaco
    @antonpaco Před 4 lety +1328

    George Michael has proven why he was one of the great singers of the world.

    • @antinellasolari1518
      @antinellasolari1518 Před 4 lety +40

      The greatest in my opinion.

    • @antonpaco
      @antonpaco Před 4 lety +14

      @@antinellasolari1518 I agree

    • @krisushi1
      @krisushi1 Před 4 lety +21

      You can add to that songwriter and performer!

    • @markcf83
      @markcf83 Před 3 lety +8

      Definitely. I have to agree.

    • @thanksmr.obvious6427
      @thanksmr.obvious6427 Před 3 lety +14

      @@antinellasolari1518 the greatest is Freddie but George was really good

  • @PFCD
    @PFCD Před 2 lety +882

    There is no way to overstate this man's talent. RIP George.

    • @maciejdobieszewski7066
      @maciejdobieszewski7066 Před 2 lety +10

      Couldn't put it bettter! Thanks a lot and KUDOS for your brilliant comment.

  • @vongoethe74
    @vongoethe74 Před 9 měsíci +77

    One of the best live performance ever. Stop.

  • @sylviamariacerqueira6024
    @sylviamariacerqueira6024 Před 8 měsíci +47

    I agree. George michael deserves a tribute!!!! The best!!!

  • @rmcdoesstuff
    @rmcdoesstuff Před rokem +264

    Freddie sitting in a cloud. **"Absolutely fabulous, darling."**

  • @rinobisesto3705
    @rinobisesto3705 Před 2 lety +1396

    This is a real tribute. He simply gave his best. And he did it

    • @mikehenningsen8796
      @mikehenningsen8796 Před 2 lety +28

      Sadly, another voice and performer gone way to soon, what a great and generous person with his time and energy! R.I.P Gentlemen!

    • @someguy2744
      @someguy2744 Před 2 lety +2

      @Owoade Dolu
      Romans?
      In case somebody doesn't get the Persian part - even though Freddie's family is from India, they are actually Indian-Parsi by descent - Parsi meaning Persian.

    • @someguy2744
      @someguy2744 Před 2 lety +1

      @Owoade Dolu
      But I'd say that the English are primarily Anglo-Saxon (modern-day North-West Germany - Anglo = Englo = English) - with the previous local Celtic population in part being driven out to Wales and Scotland and in part being assimilated would be my guess.
      I don't know how much of the population was Roman - although probably a significant part of the Roman population were romanized Celts.

    • @karldyke5029
      @karldyke5029 Před 2 lety +4

      He nailed it

    • @karldyke5029
      @karldyke5029 Před 2 lety +3

      @@mikehenningsen8796 died on Christmas Day

  • @rogibson9157
    @rogibson9157 Před 8 měsíci +21

    Very few voices could have made love to that song like George Michael did, in honor of Freddie. ❤❤❤

  • @laurenf1966
    @laurenf1966 Před měsícem +33

    Freddie Mercury and George Michael, what talent they had. 😢

    • @stockgirl372
      @stockgirl372 Před 3 dny

      Oh damn so true. Both have such a gorgeous voices and nobody did Freddie like George.

  • @rman52
    @rman52 Před 10 měsíci +1553

    No one else should ever have sung with Queen after Freddie except George. No their voices were not identical. But their passion, astonishing musical energy and style were. So sad we lost both so young.

    • @kaitlyn-vs7yr
      @kaitlyn-vs7yr Před 9 měsíci +43

      still can't believe how young they both were, heartbreaking

    • @lorrainecimino8508
      @lorrainecimino8508 Před 9 měsíci +17

      Can you imagine how horrible it would have been for Brian and Roger if George sang with them and then he died himself?

    • @sylviamariacerqueira6024
      @sylviamariacerqueira6024 Před 8 měsíci +21

      George rocks!!! A excelent singer!!! Love him!!!!

    • @robertojosealmada139
      @robertojosealmada139 Před 7 měsíci +1

      What year was this?

    • @lorrainecimino8508
      @lorrainecimino8508 Před 7 měsíci +6

      Freddie Mercury tribute put on bringing Brian and Rodger, 1992.

  • @Highlander1518
    @Highlander1518 Před 2 lety +713

    George wanted to do Freddie and the remaining members of Queen proud. He nailed it. Bloody fantastic performance.

    • @user-fp2lx2ql1j
      @user-fp2lx2ql1j Před měsícem

      I dare to correct you - Divinely fantastic performance ❤

  • @chrisbrown7077
    @chrisbrown7077 Před 3 měsíci +32

    Incredible performance. George Michael was unbelievable.

  • @silvermist1216
    @silvermist1216 Před 9 měsíci +21

    George Michael is one of those legendary artists whose music shouldnt be duplicated unless the singer can actually bring it. Unfortunately I cant think of any artist today who can match his talents.
    Freddie wouldve been proud.

  • @abd4175
    @abd4175 Před 3 lety +691

    He made this song his own, without hijacking it. Just brilliant.

    • @waynewatkins3643
      @waynewatkins3643 Před 2 lety +22

      Exactly right , he was honouring Freddie mercury with that perfect performance of that song thank you George micheal

  • @41bmc
    @41bmc Před 5 lety +2444

    Brian May's smile says it all about this incredible performance.

    • @nancynagel3690
      @nancynagel3690 Před 5 lety +77

      41bmc Brian May always so serious. It’s nice to see him smile

    • @victoriawashington565
      @victoriawashington565 Před 5 lety +24

      YES!!!! 😘😍

    • @suewalsh1883
      @suewalsh1883 Před 5 lety +54

      And you can see him walk over to Roger to say holy crap, can you believe how good this guy is??

    • @groovy-kb8km
      @groovy-kb8km Před 5 lety +7

      definitely.

    • @anasapsana824
      @anasapsana824 Před 5 lety +15

      They though that moment would have possibly be the last one to sing these big songs for such an audience... Now there is Adam!

  • @lnr2993
    @lnr2993 Před 9 měsíci +103

    RIP Freddie, and RIP to George who was also singing out his pain and suffering for his partner Anselmo (RIP) who was in the audience that night and secretly struggling with AIDS, only to pass soon as well. That background gives this whole performance an entirely different dynamic that gives me the chills every single time i watch it.

  • @NigeyH2466
    @NigeyH2466 Před 7 měsíci +22

    Every time I listen to this I just think Wow how good is George. Freddie would be so proud….

  • @artheriastormrage6794
    @artheriastormrage6794 Před 3 lety +7750

    Nobody can sing like Freddie Mercury, but George Michael is the best vocalist cover Queen has ever had. Brilliant performance

    • @snickers6193
      @snickers6193 Před 3 lety +89

      Cough cough* Well that one time brian and roger played with Marc Martel. that was literally the best

    • @andrewfrancese8132
      @andrewfrancese8132 Před 3 lety +191

      Agreed--- GM had one of the best voices in music history !

    • @izil1fe
      @izil1fe Před 3 lety +5

      ROFL

    • @kotysuefawcett6538
      @kotysuefawcett6538 Před 3 lety +87

      Adam Lambert pays MAJOR RESPECT. 🤗✌️

    • @espenulv
      @espenulv Před 3 lety +16

      Agreed 👍

  • @TraceyG6040
    @TraceyG6040 Před 2 lety +3083

    George was one of the few people who could match Freddie in vocal range and power. Absolutely nailed it. Just brilliant.

    • @billyjimbob8048
      @billyjimbob8048 Před 2 lety +198

      I think it’s because he didn’t try to replicate Freddie, he brought his own natural energy, had fun on stage, and rocked it!

    • @TheSeriousAnalysist
      @TheSeriousAnalysist Před 2 lety +89

      His vocals are insane bro

    • @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078
      @alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 Před 2 lety +80

      He’s brilliant. I will say that his voice gets a bit thin on the edges of the range where Freddie still had full power. But Freddie was a unicorn. So I’m not gonna hold that against George.
      If Freddy is a 100… George Michael is about a 97. This was remarkable.

    • @SuzyQ334
      @SuzyQ334 Před 2 lety +49

      Oh yeah. George Michael and Freddie Mercury were probably long lost brothers. I so miss both of them. xx

    • @cindyn7512
      @cindyn7512 Před 2 lety +44

      @@alexandriaocasio-smollett5078 There's an interview of George where he talks about not being able to reliably hit the high note on that song. George unabashedly acknowledged Freddie's remarkable vocal talent.

  • @dekaOsiris
    @dekaOsiris Před 7 měsíci +15

    George Michael was a master of the craft

  • @malcc2278
    @malcc2278 Před 2 měsíci +23

    Freddie and George, two of the worlds most beautiful people. What voices, music has lost so much without them. What showmen. And George is the only one who could replace Freddie

  • @andrewtaw4794
    @andrewtaw4794 Před 2 lety +698

    That smile Brian gave, that's when you know you've done good!

    • @modeo92
      @modeo92 Před 2 lety

      True but that was for the crowd.

    • @alehtsitkou69
      @alehtsitkou69 Před 2 lety +17

      Yeah, noted that smile either) I think he was remembering an old times at this second. It's a little bit sad smile, as i see it)

    • @brianpelkey7948
      @brianpelkey7948 Před 2 lety +15

      Yeah. I saw that too! Like a sign of approval! Bravo!

    • @louisescutti1998
      @louisescutti1998 Před 2 lety +22

      @@modeo92 there’s another video where they show George at a different angle and you could see Brien with huge smile on his face , and you know it’s for George !!!!

    • @nickhudspeth7886
      @nickhudspeth7886 Před 2 lety +9

      Yep nailed it

  • @karldyke5029
    @karldyke5029 Před 2 lety +1756

    I was there that day & that performance put shivers down my spine. He was utterly ridiculously brilliant

  • @kpcallahan
    @kpcallahan Před 9 měsíci +58

    While I never liked his music, I always understood how much talent George Michael had as a vocalist and a performer. This illustrates the full spectrum of his unique ability - his incredible voice and range, his charisma, his stage presence, all of it. Nobody could ever REPLACE Freddie Mercury - but this guy was seemingly made to sing with Queen. He owns this uniquely without ever attempting to directly emulate his idol. The aboslute joy and passion he feels oozes out of him in this performance. Just incredible.

    • @Begs_Beginner
      @Begs_Beginner Před 7 měsíci

      You don't like wake me up by wham either?

  • @AtumahVinceIgho-sl3on
    @AtumahVinceIgho-sl3on Před 5 měsíci +39

    The best performance of that night,they were all on top of their game,..,George was exceptional,. impressively fantastic

    • @aaronbarrera1657
      @aaronbarrera1657 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Best version of the guitar solo from Brian, he really stepped it up for Freddie

  • @puremadness
    @puremadness Před 5 lety +12481

    This is the only cover of Somebody to Love that should be allowed to exist

    • @PrinceJes
      @PrinceJes Před 4 lety +127

      You are nuts.
      czcams.com/video/Atb5AMkWHks/video.html

    • @VincitOmniaVeritas.
      @VincitOmniaVeritas. Před 4 lety +58

      It does it’s on its own in the Queen’s platinum album.

    • @KeesKouwenberg
      @KeesKouwenberg Před 4 lety +111

      @@PrinceJes You're nuts! That SO doesn't come close to Freddie or Michael

    • @PrinceJes
      @PrinceJes Před 4 lety +18

      @@KeesKouwenberg
      Yeah, it's a cover...

    • @KeesKouwenberg
      @KeesKouwenberg Před 4 lety +16

      @@PrinceJes It is, just 'a' cover

  • @wickummalinda5127
    @wickummalinda5127 Před 3 lety +1174

    George meets Freddie in heaven.
    Freddie : You did great mate.

  • @janjcks
    @janjcks Před 26 dny +14

    He was amazing, I never thought he would be this good, he was amazing, so sad he died so young

  • @djm4457
    @djm4457 Před 3 měsíci +28

    One of the greatest vocal performances of the modern rock era. Especially given the gravity and majesty of the moment, George Michael honored Freddie with an unparalleled performance for the Ages. This, this is what absolute artistic perfection looks and sounds like.

  • @josephskiba2279
    @josephskiba2279 Před rokem +711

    When Brian May gives that nod and smiles right after GM gets the crowd to finish “Looooovvveeeee” that’s priceless. Perfect perfect perfect.

    • @lisamiller3161
      @lisamiller3161 Před 11 měsíci +25

      It sure was!! I never ever get tired of watching it. I love George Michael and I love Queen. ❤🎶🎼🎤🎧🌈

    • @rubensbatistachaves5539
      @rubensbatistachaves5539 Před 11 měsíci +7

      Estava nessa apresentação e nunca esqueço desse momento, um abraço 🍺🍺🗿🗿

    • @hugov1253
      @hugov1253 Před 11 měsíci +3

      É de se arrepiar

    • @AtumahVinceIgho-sl3on
      @AtumahVinceIgho-sl3on Před 5 měsíci +4

      Oh yes, I noted that expression as well..,what a moment

  • @PFCD
    @PFCD Před rokem +1275

    This is an extremely difficult song to sing with the range that is required of going from high to low so quickly. George nailed it. No one else could have. It's just a fantastic performance from one of the most gifted artists we've ever seen on the planet.

    • @liamgale4561
      @liamgale4561 Před rokem +2

      Axl rose could have done it but it’s not really his style.

    • @stephrepp4226
      @stephrepp4226 Před rokem +3

      Adam Lambert. Equally talented and the range

    • @PFCD
      @PFCD Před rokem +6

      @@stephrepp4226 Yes I agree but certainly Adam Lambert was not an artist then when this concert transpired.

    • @susana.1232
      @susana.1232 Před rokem +4

      What a WOW Fabulous talent and kind man. Love and Miss him . Absolutely THE BEST PERFORMANCE of this song - EVER 💖💖💖

    • @paulrreed5235
      @paulrreed5235 Před rokem +9

      Oh I couldn’t agree more. Freddie and George, such a sad loss to the music industry ☹️

  • @miadebrecin1071
    @miadebrecin1071 Před 9 měsíci +15

    He was the only one who could sing that after Fredie! Nobody else in the world, and now we don't have bothe of them.😔Thank God for you tube! We can come here anytime we miss them.😔

  • @steventreloar2069
    @steventreloar2069 Před 8 měsíci +24

    One of the best, if not, THE best live performance of one song, ever

  • @MrOsageOrange
    @MrOsageOrange Před rokem +1321

    I've seen this video a million times and it never gets old. I cannot get over how brilliant George Michael is here.

    • @florenceferdinand4717
      @florenceferdinand4717 Před rokem +7

      Same here.i play it every week to every other day

    • @sarazoni2965
      @sarazoni2965 Před rokem +5

      Great performance

    • @minakatsama2014
      @minakatsama2014 Před rokem +12

      I couldn't have agreed any more with you. Freddie was no doubt number one, still George was a legend too!!! I am really sorry that they both passed away at a relatively young age but they have both left an amazing heritage, haven't they?

    • @danielfeiov
      @danielfeiov Před rokem +2

      Me too !

    • @florenceferdinand4717
      @florenceferdinand4717 Před rokem +2

      I have it on my Playlist. I love me some george micheal

  • @DeeckyRizzo
    @DeeckyRizzo Před 2 lety +11031

    Masterclass on how to sing a Queen song without trying to imitate Freddie.

    • @victorhgarcia5069
      @victorhgarcia5069 Před 2 lety +146

      Exactly!.

    • @louisescutti1998
      @louisescutti1998 Před 2 lety +217

      WOW……GEORGE WAS THE BEST , AND WHAT A GORGEOUS MAN ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @daddyrawkgames
      @daddyrawkgames Před 2 lety +68

      Absolutely 💯

    • @lauratodd7707
      @lauratodd7707 Před 2 lety +109

      Well said. This always gives me chills!

    • @louisescutti1998
      @louisescutti1998 Před 2 lety +276

      @@OO7-
      I don’t think George was trying to imitate Freddy , he doesn’t need to , he’s a class act by himself !!!!!

  • @rucu8311
    @rucu8311 Před 5 měsíci +66

    Legends never die, they live on an soar in each of us.
    R.i.p Freddie and George.

  • @eddeig
    @eddeig Před 7 měsíci +58

    If you ask me, I'd say this was one of the best performances at the "Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert"
    I miss them both!

    • @Merylcaine
      @Merylcaine Před 7 měsíci

      It was the best tied with Elton John’s version The Show must go on

    • @javierdelatorre6750
      @javierdelatorre6750 Před 2 měsíci

      This was the best no questions

  • @shazmeister2005
    @shazmeister2005 Před 2 lety +659

    This is just awesome, he doesn’t try to copy and imitate Freddie, it sounds like George Michael singing and it’s fucking awesome, he just nails it. Another gone far too soon, RIP.

    • @MazeDomingues
      @MazeDomingues Před rokem +1

      Vdd, partiu cedo e foi triste a partida dele, mas deixou um legado lindo, o Fredy, lindas cançoes

  • @williambeatty7781
    @williambeatty7781 Před rokem +561

    George Michael was the only person that could do Queen music justice other than Freddie Mercury ! RIP both of them !

  • @barb3847
    @barb3847 Před 7 měsíci +26

    I have no words. 😇 RIP Freddy and Michael. We will always LOVE YOU!!!

  • @simoneschroder5461
    @simoneschroder5461 Před měsícem +23

    Super Performance, George ist so wunderbar. Ruhe in Frieden 😢

  • @jamesswift3306
    @jamesswift3306 Před 2 lety +1104

    This version is my favourite of this song. George did Freddie proud and he interacted with the crowd the same way Freddie would have. In my opinion it was the best performance of the tribute concert.

    • @hg62adtom64
      @hg62adtom64 Před 2 lety +49

      It is not only the best performance of this tribute concert, it is definitely one of the top 5 performances ever. Such a brilliant voice and overall performance!

    • @gezzarandom
      @gezzarandom Před 2 lety +40

      He stole the show that day, no doubt about it.

    • @NellyTk
      @NellyTk Před 2 lety +21

      This is the best live performance of all time. IMO.

    • @neilfeinberg7825
      @neilfeinberg7825 Před 2 lety +30

      Of all the tribute artists that performed that night the only one that got Brian Mays stamp of approval was GM!

    • @jimmcfarlane5611
      @jimmcfarlane5611 Před 2 lety +10

      I agree

  • @TripleG69
    @TripleG69 Před 3 lety +1741

    The only person who was able to sing this song equal to Freddie Mercury singing it. R.I.P George Michael and Freddie Mercury.

    • @pantelisdalezios811
      @pantelisdalezios811 Před 3 lety +17

      This is nowhere near Mercurys performance, sorry.

    • @danielgray2055
      @danielgray2055 Před 3 lety +14

      It is close but not equal no where near

    • @superbebe7537
      @superbebe7537 Před 3 lety +1

      Jordan Smith

    • @luisleonjr7349
      @luisleonjr7349 Před 3 lety +10

      marc martel did, im a fan of queen and it took me a bit to accept that he sounds 90 percent like freddie

    • @pantelisdalezios811
      @pantelisdalezios811 Před 3 lety +7

      @@luisleonjr7349 Yeh listening to the top 10 songs does not mean "a fan of Queen". Also it is a fact that Martel can try to imitate Mercury only in calm songs and not when Mercury displays the ferocity of his voice.

  • @evertbakker5307
    @evertbakker5307 Před 24 dny +9

    I have watch this many times, simply stunning performance

  • @danielleridley7078
    @danielleridley7078 Před 8 dny +2

    Oh George!! That voice is just phenomenal!! What a HUGE talent that left us way too early!

  • @modmutha8608
    @modmutha8608 Před 2 lety +722

    You can’t follow Freddie. But George Michael smashed this out of the park. A spine tingling performance. Utterly brilliant

  • @chicotheblue
    @chicotheblue Před 4 lety +1610

    One of the greatest vocal performances I have ever seen, capped by incredible stage presence and charisma. Brian May's smile, the ultimate approval!

  • @user-un7es7xw7r
    @user-un7es7xw7r Před měsícem +10

    Браво,Джордж, браво❤ помним и любим

  • @tonyhughes27
    @tonyhughes27 Před 7 měsíci +29

    I've been a queen fan since 1973 absolutely adored freddies voice and I never thought in my wildest dreams I would say someone sang one of his songs actually better than him , but credit where its due , George Michael was unbelievable on this occasion and took this song to another level, even the reaction from Roger, John and Brian was shock.

  • @jimmcfarlane5611
    @jimmcfarlane5611 Před 2 lety +332

    It has to be considered as one of the Greatest Live Performances Ever

    • @maciejdobieszewski7066
      @maciejdobieszewski7066 Před 2 lety +2

      Definitely! I'd put it along with this phenomenal one:
      czcams.com/video/N_lCmBvYMRs/video.html
      and maybe this:
      czcams.com/video/8Pa9x9fZBtY/video.html
      Thanks a lot for you comment!

  • @jackgee7355
    @jackgee7355 Před 6 lety +2007

    George was literaly the only one to do any of Freddies songs justice... R.I.P you beautiful genius

  • @alanarkham143
    @alanarkham143 Před 9 měsíci +30

    This is as epic as it can get
    You won't see this kind of talent anywhere else

  • @claudiahenkenjohann5299
    @claudiahenkenjohann5299 Před 7 měsíci +9

    George Michaels voice is so fantastic, I never realised bevore.

  • @maireadpower6475
    @maireadpower6475 Před rokem +869

    No one can ever imitate freddy Mercury, or sound like him,its impossible, but george michael done a damn good job singing that song ❤❤

    • @alicjasrensen6800
      @alicjasrensen6800 Před rokem +4

      Bo to tez ministre brillant

    • @sic22l
      @sic22l Před rokem +33

      He didn't try to imitate Freddy in the first place.

    • @mimiz7937
      @mimiz7937 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Agreed!

    • @JP-ge7wb
      @JP-ge7wb Před 10 měsíci +19

      Freddie is, of course, an amazing singer. This song, though now, belongs to George Michael.. Completely made it his own

    • @boots967
      @boots967 Před 10 měsíci +1

      We will never have enough of Freddy but Michael dud ut right....miss them both

  • @Sugarplum2025
    @Sugarplum2025 Před 9 měsíci +638

    I’ve loved this performance for years, but I came back to revisit it after seeing the Wham documentary. After seeing how George struggled with his self image and wanted so badly to be a respected artist, I just hope he knew how great this performance was and how much it was appreciated. I miss him to this day. 😢

    • @beataszydlowska7389
      @beataszydlowska7389 Před 9 měsíci +12

      Me too❤

    • @3692richardb
      @3692richardb Před 9 měsíci +19

      Me too - I never saw Wham but I was at this concert, George (and Lisa stansfield) stole the show.

    • @vickiehaynes8273
      @vickiehaynes8273 Před 9 měsíci +11

      Great documentary!😊

    • @elsie1327
      @elsie1327 Před 9 měsíci +36

      It makes me even sadder that he was singing out of grief for his partner in the audience who was dying of aids at the time. He described it as if he was singing a prayer :(

    • @almirapaixao6345
      @almirapaixao6345 Před 8 měsíci +5

      É tão difícil viver sem eles. E saber q eles se foram cedo demais. Tinham tanto ainda por fazer. Deixaram um legado maravilhoso.

  • @thanci
    @thanci Před 8 měsíci +5

    Incredible voice.. RIP man George.

  • @davinthorley5443
    @davinthorley5443 Před 3 měsíci +17

    George at his best, the world is worse off without him

  • @snowqueen8365
    @snowqueen8365 Před 5 lety +1921

    “George Michael was the best,” Brian May declared. “There’s a certain note in his voice when he did ‘Somebody to Love’ that was pure Freddie.” excerpt from an interview for the Daily Record newspaper

    • @patriciabilinkas3911
      @patriciabilinkas3911 Před 5 lety +9

      ali fyfe maybe until Adam came along. RIP George.

    • @rainy8900
      @rainy8900 Před 5 lety +132

      @Patricia Bilinkas Can Adam fans stop dreaming and just keep your comparison between Adam and Marc? Both Freddie Mercury and George Michael are on a totally different level and it’s damn disrespectful to even suggest that those two karaoke impersonators even come close to the original.

    • @aprildannettegosa5381
      @aprildannettegosa5381 Před 5 lety +8

      @@Faithful0988 that is what Rain is saying that Adam and Marc cannot compare to Freddie or George

    • @SmegmaMale_
      @SmegmaMale_ Před 5 lety +1

      @@rainy8900
      Do you know what does a "joke" mean?

    • @noreenray3164
      @noreenray3164 Před 5 lety

      ali fyfe s

  • @jordansmith8710
    @jordansmith8710 Před 7 lety +1808

    It takes a brave man to attempt Freddie Mercury. It takes an exceptional singer to nail a Freddie Mercury

    • @mercedesblack7828
      @mercedesblack7828 Před 7 lety +65

      Jordan Smith He nailed it ! I'm fussy about covers but George did this one and a song called 'Going to a town' magnificently. Find it on CZcams if you haven't heard it.

    • @thepiratepeteshow2684
      @thepiratepeteshow2684 Před 7 lety +18

      Jordan Smith and Elton johns don't let the sun come down on me. And he performed a live powerful unreleased song on the graham norton show

    • @szymusiek1980
      @szymusiek1980 Před 7 lety +18

      when I first heard this song in the radio, I thought it was Freddie singing. After the end they told that the singer was somebody else. O_o

    • @grahamcheesman2252
      @grahamcheesman2252 Před 6 lety +23

      Totally agree with you and Freddie and George both had amazing voices and gone far too soon

    • @jimmyfly4383
      @jimmyfly4383 Před 6 lety +14

      i always felt a similarity in their music. could easily have pictured crazy little thing called love be a George Michael song . anyways they were both great vocalists.

  • @NoNo-ks4gg
    @NoNo-ks4gg Před 8 měsíci +15

    I don't regret many things in my three score of years on this earth . . . but one thing I do regret is that I didn't get the chance to go see George Michael perform live in concert --- every clip I see, that boy was just a superlative 'in-the-moment' live performer!
    #whydyoudoitdawg

  • @elenadowneyjr
    @elenadowneyjr Před 8 měsíci +13

    L'unico all'altezza di cantare le canzoni di Freddie quella sera ... voce d'angelo...
    Sarai sempre il pezzo più grande del mio cuore, mi manchi da morire George ...
    💔

  • @jd131m
    @jd131m Před 3 lety +245

    You can actually see Brian smile because he knew George nailed it like no one else could.

    • @ianschulz1
      @ianschulz1 Před 2 lety +4

      There's an alternate cut where the audience nails "LOOOOOOOOOVVVEEEE," and Brian gets this ecstatic look on his face like he can't believe they just did that.

  • @yajurVeda
    @yajurVeda Před 3 lety +584

    3:59 Brian says through his eyes emotionally: Thank you George, such a fitting tribute.. Nobody could have filled the emotion better

  • @thethailandtravellers
    @thethailandtravellers Před 8 měsíci +24

    Only a master can sing the song of another master!! RIP we will always cherish your music!❤❤

  • @abrahambringas650
    @abrahambringas650 Před 3 měsíci +10

    George is the best tribute to FREDDY..love it

  • @michaelwilson9927
    @michaelwilson9927 Před 3 lety +798

    I bet Freddie was sitting on the clouds with a smile and a tear in his eye.

    • @bigcow3704
      @bigcow3704 Před 3 lety +3

      Michael Wilson how can you have a smile in your eye? Jk

    • @justvibin4267
      @justvibin4267 Před 3 lety +26

      And saying "This is fabulous darling"

    • @MB-zi4bg
      @MB-zi4bg Před 3 lety

      Speaking of which, have you seen this?
      czcams.com/video/cZnBNuqqz5g/video.html

    • @bibabeng
      @bibabeng Před 3 lety

      ❣️❣️❣️

    • @GIPPIOFFICIAL
      @GIPPIOFFICIAL Před 3 lety

      No tears.. xD just drinking and laughing saying how it was cool to other angels

  • @stevenbromley3919
    @stevenbromley3919 Před 4 lety +682

    What I love about this is George knows he can’t be Freddie and sings it like he would if he had wrote it while still maintaining a spirit of Freddie, absolutely flawless performance

    • @mariebernier3076
      @mariebernier3076 Před 4 lety +17

      You said it perfectly. I feel like he thought a lot about how he would do this; it is so essentially him yet really expresses love for Freddie and Queen. It seems like this performance gave him deep satisfaction. I HOPE it did!

    • @wickedvideowatcher
      @wickedvideowatcher Před 4 lety +15

      I agree, he gives a FEEL of "this is for you, Freddie".

    • @sim1566
      @sim1566 Před 4 lety +4

      Absolutely couldn't have said it better myself.

    • @ZdenekLU
      @ZdenekLU Před 4 lety +3

      Maybe best cover ever?

  • @jrock714
    @jrock714 Před 6 měsíci +16

    George Michael had a ridiculous amount of talent. Nobody else could fill Freddie’s shoes,

  • @TheLuuable
    @TheLuuable Před 7 měsíci +4

    He was so talented

  • @heidevoglis9178
    @heidevoglis9178 Před 2 lety +764

    BEST cover of this song EVER!!
    GEORGE had the most beautiful voice. He would have made Freddie proud..
    Freddie will never be replaced but this is BEAUTIFUL!!!

    • @BiseUshery
      @BiseUshery Před rokem +5

      Да это тоже песня Джорджа Майкла (кавер). Конечно сперва это песня Фредди Меркьюри и группы Queen 👑😏

    • @gabriellaamatucci9079
      @gabriellaamatucci9079 Před rokem +2

      Due artisti di fama mondiale altrettanto bravi. Peccato che non ci sono più . Grande perdita, George il mio preferito sicuramente poteva cantare di tutto. Freddy grande nei suoi pezzi x il resto non saprei, poteva essere un buon tenore.

    • @toddbojackk7801
      @toddbojackk7801 Před rokem

      Absolutely🙂

    • @janed675
      @janed675 Před rokem +2

      Yes, exactly! Fantastic!💜

    • @SuzyQ334
      @SuzyQ334 Před rokem +6

      I have this theory that George and Freddie were long lost brothers. They were both the two most fabulous singers in any UK bands - and actually, any bloody bands you could name. I miss them both so much. xxx

  • @vikfan4life
    @vikfan4life Před 5 lety +772

    Awesome tribute. George Michael sang this song phenomenally

  • @julieraymond4237
    @julieraymond4237 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I love George. Beautiful inside and out.

  • @giovannideiana207
    @giovannideiana207 Před 6 měsíci +17

    George had one of the most closest to perfection voice!

  • @realambientasmr
    @realambientasmr Před 3 lety +1034

    Literal chills. This is the only acceptable cover of this song.

    • @ItsWill21
      @ItsWill21 Před 3 lety +4

      Nope. Go look up Marc Martel.

    • @realambientasmr
      @realambientasmr Před 3 lety +47

      Will Alvarez I know who Mark Martel is but he sounds so much like Freddie it’s basically the same. George Michael’s version is distinctive but also incredible.

    • @64blip
      @64blip Před 3 lety +32

      @@ItsWill21 Are you kidding? George Michael had to get up in front of 100,000 people and nail it with all the members of Queen behind him. That was an outrageous performance. Watch the rehearsal footage with George owning it. Bowie looks impressed too czcams.com/video/46YZ8evUfKk/video.html

    • @Keston1302
      @Keston1302 Před 3 lety +10

      Will Alvarez Marc Martel has a great voice but his cover of this song is nowhere near as good as George Michael’s cover.

    • @Keston1302
      @Keston1302 Před 3 lety +4

      julia It is a cover. George Michael is singing somebody else’s song so it is a cover.

  • @Keston1302
    @Keston1302 Před 4 lety +545

    This is probably the best cover of this song ever made. George Michael did the exact same thing as Queen did at Live Aid... He stole the show!

  • @VictorRodriguez-pu2mm
    @VictorRodriguez-pu2mm Před 2 měsíci +42

    That performance makes my feel so good.
    I am in February 2024.

  • @Schwansonian_Townsonian
    @Schwansonian_Townsonian Před 9 měsíci +13

    When the audience finds the harmony at the end.... chills.

  • @paulcastle3171
    @paulcastle3171 Před rokem +912

    Whenever I think of live performances I always have Queen at Live Aid and George Michael at Freddie’s tribute concert at the top. The way GM has complete and total vocal control over this ridiculously difficult lead vocal really is outstanding as is the way he just feeds off the crowd and has them completely under his spell. Two legendary talents. Both gone far too soon.

    • @cedricpetipas-gilles2197
      @cedricpetipas-gilles2197 Před rokem +30

      I've attended hundreds of concerts in my life, but I wish I were born earlier to attend the 2 best concerts in the history of music : Live Aid and Freddie's tribute concert.

    • @shortallliam3142
      @shortallliam3142 Před rokem +10

      Amen to that, Brother!!

    • @joannemarquez2085
      @joannemarquez2085 Před rokem +6

      Yes! R.I.P to our legends. Thank you for the music and getting me/us through some tough times!!

    • @lavenderfields2910
      @lavenderfields2910 Před rokem +8

      Totally agree with you ! George Michael was really great at Live Aid, too, accompanied by Elton John, with Phil Collins on drums !

    • @julieshakespeare8407
      @julieshakespeare8407 Před rokem +4

      Brilliant perfect words 👏 ❤️

  • @fodorpeti1777
    @fodorpeti1777 Před rokem +1347

    Until this moment everybody thought George Michael was a very talented pop singer. After this performance suddenly everyone realised he was one the true greats of rock'n roll.

    • @christianneoriente1577
      @christianneoriente1577 Před rokem +55

      He could sing anything

    • @xavierbonnet1745
      @xavierbonnet1745 Před rokem +12

      So true !

    • @vanessaburatt4732
      @vanessaburatt4732 Před rokem +32

      George is one of the greatest very sadly missed

    • @vanessaburatt4732
      @vanessaburatt4732 Před rokem +7

      He is full of surprises I still have my irredecent socks

    • @ryanaquadir1743
      @ryanaquadir1743 Před rokem +35

      He said in an interview that the Rock genre was not meant to be for him, but this is what he's truly fond of. No one actually told him his unbelievable voice fits in every genre, doesn't matter what everyone expected him to be.
      I miss this mysterious man..a lot 😢

  • @dianemitchell4387
    @dianemitchell4387 Před 8 měsíci +19

    What a incredible entertainer and what a voice ❤

    • @UsuarioGeek-hm5xu
      @UsuarioGeek-hm5xu Před 6 měsíci +1

      Cierto k George lo hizo muy bien y la canción no es facil

  • @miyukigoto8350
    @miyukigoto8350 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Freddie was a radio guy, and now my smartphone always playing QUEEN🎉

  • @darkness_kid4274
    @darkness_kid4274 Před 2 lety +654

    When George finished singing this song, he just walk away out of the stage its like he didn't just gave one of his best live performance in music history.
    He was a very humble person unlike many other
    a true legend we will never see someone like him again so sad

  • @Orion3741
    @Orion3741 Před 2 lety +326

    George Michael put his heart and soul into that cover. And my goodness, the result is incredible. And that, in front of 72,000 adoring fans of one Freddie Mercury. Respect. George Michael. Forever.

    • @denisecrowe55
      @denisecrowe55 Před 2 lety +2

      So I really enjoyed this Queen 💜👑💜 and George Michael singing 🎵 almost as good as Freddie .. almost but I enjoy listening to George Michael too!!

    • @denisecrowe55
      @denisecrowe55 Před 2 lety +2

      Amen 🙏 to that!!

  • @mikah9289
    @mikah9289 Před 8 měsíci +14

    How sad it feels to listen again to this great song and remember two of the greatest vocalits of all times are not around with us anymore.

  • @gregspencer7491
    @gregspencer7491 Před 3 měsíci +8

    George was perfection!

  • @luisangelluna21
    @luisangelluna21 Před 5 lety +649

    4:04 Brian and Roger smiling at George, the best tribute ever!

    • @Wife_Mother_Failure
      @Wife_Mother_Failure Před 5 lety +8

      yes!!!!! i noticed that as well.

    • @darcybrummett7004
      @darcybrummett7004 Před 5 lety +25

      I didn’t see Roger’s smile at first but when I watched that part again it was very clear. They were both very happy at how GM sounded.

    • @bracita15
      @bracita15 Před 5 lety +15

      I always noticed Brian’s smile. Thank you for pointing out the fact that Roger smiled too. 🎸🥁

    • @maauro2986
      @maauro2986 Před 5 lety +2

      I agree with you. I noticed years ago and I'm not the only one as I see 😋

    • @WJWinstonOficial
      @WJWinstonOficial Před 5 lety +2

      I agree,with the Axel performance in Bohemian rhapsody rock part!Awesome!

  • @ainhoaaparicio3729
    @ainhoaaparicio3729 Před rokem +399

    He was stratospheric. What a voice, what an artist. And Brian looked so thrilled!

    • @jmsg_PR
      @jmsg_PR Před rokem +8

      Right?!?!?! Especially when the song it’s on its final lyrics he looks so proud

    • @jmsg_PR
      @jmsg_PR Před rokem +5

      3:59

    • @swampy6194
      @swampy6194 Před rokem +2

      @@jmsg_PR Agreed. If Brian was so 'thrilled' he would have signed GM on the spot, but no, he didn't, cause he would have lost control of the Band and the Revenue!

    • @lisamiller3161
      @lisamiller3161 Před 11 měsíci +8

      @Woodbug I wondered about that. Plus George never would've done it. It wasn't the right time for him. It's funny though. GM is still my favorite singer and Queen will always be my favorite Band. Their music got me through one of the hardest periods of my life. Recovering from Breast cancer 🎀 surgery. I beat it. I will always be grateful. 🙏❤️😘

    • @claireseaboyer269
      @claireseaboyer269 Před 3 měsíci

      Why would George ever want to front a band? He was so incredible on his own! Amazing talent we were all blessed with! ❤

  • @ritalangley628
    @ritalangley628 Před 11 dny +3

    Goosebumps what a dedication from
    One legend to another
    Heartbreaking, Beautiful, Timeless

  • @AnnMarie-so1ls
    @AnnMarie-so1ls Před 8 měsíci +11

    Watching this always gives me such an adrenaline rush He nailed it