Brian May - Good Company - first live performance

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  • čas přidán 16. 11. 2012
  • Filmed at the Brian May and Kerry Ellis Born Free tour - 16/11/2012 at Portsmouth. Very funny section where Brian forgets the instrumental section in the middle - but all good natured and well received by audience.
    Brian shows he's stills a top performer.
    I own no rights to the music.
    See also Roger Taylor playing tenement funster live here: • Tenement Funster live ...
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Komentáře • 176

  • @theeye2661
    @theeye2661 Před 5 lety +463

    He’s 71 now. he was 28 when he did that song.

    • @HannahWalshaw
      @HannahWalshaw Před 5 lety +4

      The Eye woah

    • @tinasonkova1918
      @tinasonkova1918 Před 4 lety

      And?

    • @fishykan8799
      @fishykan8799 Před 4 lety +13

      Tina Šonková nothing, its just amazing how he wrote the song 42 years ago and still performing it amazingly

    • @mikethegamer8492
      @mikethegamer8492 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@tinasonkova1918and it's awesome that he can still do it so well

  • @seahorse6989
    @seahorse6989 Před 7 lety +268

    His voice really hasn't changed at all

  • @wolfdragon_tv
    @wolfdragon_tv Před 5 lety +257

    Brian could easily be an comedian

  • @angelbaker3276
    @angelbaker3276 Před 6 lety +174

    It's so cool. Since he's a legend, it's okay for him to mess up or forget the chords. He doesn't look bad or anything.

  • @SwingRiots
    @SwingRiots Před 8 lety +380

    I WISH he'd do something low key like this with Roger, where they played these deep cuts and told stories and things in between. Would be a fan's dream (well...this fan's dream)

  • @Pek1227
    @Pek1227 Před 8 lety +133

    What a genius he is.

    • @wilrennehan3205
      @wilrennehan3205 Před 3 lety +1

      He's an astrophysicist'cal guitarist .. your correct .. sheer genius !!!

  • @mariejohnson219
    @mariejohnson219 Před 5 lety +122

    Forgetting a few cords reminds me of the Bohemian Rhapsody story with Gwilym Lee... and shows the amazing lengths Gwilym went to in order to portray Brian accurately in the movie. Yes he learned to play the Queen songs in the movie - especially the 6 - Live Aid songs. The guitar he used was a Brian May Guitar (BMG) replica - one of 2 on the movie set. Brian had his own 'Red Speical' guitar with him.
    ...
    Brian was on set on the day they were shooting the full Live Aid performance and there was a bit of a delay as the camera crews were getting set up and working through some technical issues.
    So Brian asked Gwil if he'd like to go have a jam. Of course Gwil said yes. So they went off and found a quiet spot plugged into the amps and went through the song list for Live Aid. At one point they were doing the licks for Bohemian Rhapsody and Brian played one and Gwil another.
    Brian stopped and (gently) pointed out that Gwil as not playing it correctly. Gwil didn't miss a beat and reminded Brian that what he was playing was how Brian had played it on the day. Brian was surprised... "Did I really?"

    • @mads9270
      @mads9270 Před 2 lety

      The guitars in the movie weren’t BMGs

    • @maxHeadroom325rayxerin
      @maxHeadroom325rayxerin Před 2 lety

      @@mads9270 what were they?

    • @mads9270
      @mads9270 Před 2 lety

      @@maxHeadroom325rayxerin Replicas made by Guyton Guitars.

    • @maxHeadroom325rayxerin
      @maxHeadroom325rayxerin Před 2 lety

      @@mads9270 Alright ill look into them

    • @Jamez01
      @Jamez01 Před 2 lety

      @@mads9270 there were however a couple BMGs used, like when Brian was teaching “brian” and also 2 in the background of the live aid scene if you look closely at the behind the scenes

  • @tina-lp3dv
    @tina-lp3dv Před 4 lety +21

    the “oh, forget it” makes me smile so much.

  • @camillebrison
    @camillebrison Před 8 lety +79

    Brian is so adorable!

  • @Gingergryphon
    @Gingergryphon Před 7 lety +76

    "Oh, forget it!" No, I should think it'd be hard to do a trombone on a ukulele…

  • @00TommyTaylor00
    @00TommyTaylor00 Před 10 lety +142

    Mr. Brian May, he's absolutely awesome.

  • @s.v.a
    @s.v.a Před 8 lety +62

    This is so adorable! How Brian plays his little ukulele! xD

    • @Ai-rw5vx
      @Ai-rw5vx Před 5 lety +1

      s. a. It’s actually a banjo- ukulele. 😊

    • @isabellap3687
      @isabellap3687 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Ai-rw5vx here its just a ukulele, same on the album

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety +42

    I love how everyone is helping him out. Cause he's getting older.

    • @wilrennehan3205
      @wilrennehan3205 Před 3 lety +7

      They're 'helping' out becuz they're loyal fans ... has nothing to do with his age .. have you even listened to the studio track .. its mind blowing !!!

    • @lilahisdreaming2794
      @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 3 lety +1

      @@wilrennehan3205 oh I didn't mean it like that! I just meant as fans only. Brian's voice continues to be stellar to this day. I have listened to the studio track actually! I own a original copy of night at the opera on vinyl :-) queen is just too awesome to bear sometimes lmao ❤️😘

    • @lilahisdreaming2794
      @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 3 lety +1

      @@wilrennehan3205 he is getting older but not in a bad way. The uke solo is so neat tho

    • @wilrennehan3205
      @wilrennehan3205 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lilahisdreaming2794 my mistake .. you rock !!! :)

    • @lilahisdreaming2794
      @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 3 lety +2

      @@wilrennehan3205 you too man! Lol I love how queen fans sort out their problems! Take care, and keep jamin!

  • @Xcorgi
    @Xcorgi Před 11 lety +102

    I suppose Brian's allowed one error. I mean when's the last time he actually played this song live for god's sake? Although it's sad John Deacon wasn't there to fill in the amazing bass line to this song. His retirement has left as big a hole in Queen's overall sound as the passing of Freddie himself.

    • @ATOMIKDOG23
      @ATOMIKDOG23 Před 3 lety +2

      He is human after all...lol

    • @SealedKiller
      @SealedKiller Před 3 lety +1

      @@ATOMIKDOG23 Yeah, I also assume it's a bit harder to play with big hands a smaller string instrument.

    • @davebain2656
      @davebain2656 Před 2 lety +5

      Good Company had never ever been performed live until Brian performed it here

    • @trentoninnewjersey
      @trentoninnewjersey Před rokem +1

      @@davebain2656 meaning he hasn’t played it since it was recorded for the album
      Crazy to think

  • @aevelizee
    @aevelizee Před 5 lety +46

    Ahhh if only I could go to a nice, intimate concert of his like this one... But thank you for at least letting us experience some of it through the magic of the internet :)

  • @philiproschactor
    @philiproschactor Před 9 měsíci +4

    Delightful, quirky, charming little song from Brian. Great to finally hear it live.

  • @pepsidoggo1598
    @pepsidoggo1598 Před 3 lety +4

    Brian: This is called a Ukulele
    Some dude in the audience: WOOOOOO!

  • @leeniraukola5168
    @leeniraukola5168 Před 5 lety +36

    Brian May playing the ukulele is my aesthetic

  • @flowersbyphone2554
    @flowersbyphone2554 Před 3 lety +7

    his voice is so sweet and hasn't changed at all

  • @pedromiguelvianafematt9241
    @pedromiguelvianafematt9241 Před 8 lety +48

    There can be only one BM

  • @gabezwurld9615
    @gabezwurld9615 Před 4 lety +5

    LOOK AT HIM AND HIS TINY LITTLE CUTE UKULELE IM CRYING

  • @MiniMay99
    @MiniMay99 Před 11 lety +9

    I used to play the original version of this song for my Grandfather. He played coronet and was a big band enthusiast. He loved this song, but would never believe me when I told him the horn sections were actually a guitar. I miss you Poppie!
    Cheers,
    Mini May

  • @parkviewmo
    @parkviewmo Před 7 lety +29

    The oh so charming, Dr. May! Thank ;you for sharing!

  • @javwav
    @javwav Před 3 lety +11

    And now the only A Night At The Opera song left to perform live is Seaside Rendezvous...

    • @trentoninnewjersey
      @trentoninnewjersey Před rokem +1

      Yes! Doubt it’s ever gonna happen though. Also I didn’t realize Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon was performed live

  • @user-ms4ni3fh6i
    @user-ms4ni3fh6i Před 6 lety +16

    Brian, may God bless you. Thanks a lot.

  • @KillerrQueenSaveMe
    @KillerrQueenSaveMe Před 10 lety +41

    Too much music in your head Mr. May!, it looks a mix of Good Company & Bring Back That Leroy Brown solos, ahaha...!!, really lovely lapse!!

    • @Dimentius1
      @Dimentius1 Před 6 lety +2

      Interesting avatar You have)))

  • @Mehhhhhhhh
    @Mehhhhhhhh Před 6 lety +14

    Such an awesome person.

  • @STyrrell
    @STyrrell  Před 11 lety +9

    Happy Birthday Dr May!

  • @loribowman5785
    @loribowman5785 Před 5 lety +6

    the whole band so talented. love the diversity of queen's music. been a fan since I was a kid and they still rocking in 2019

  • @adammwalch
    @adammwalch Před rokem +1

    Loved that song. Love Brian May

  • @cherrygallagher
    @cherrygallagher Před 11 lety +6

    Brian is absolutely adorable, could listen to him for hours. i wish i were there.

  • @charlea533
    @charlea533 Před 5 lety +5

    literally teared up this is one of my favourite queen songs ever oh lord

  • @yrsoclvr2
    @yrsoclvr2 Před 9 lety +15

    The first time I've ever seen a LAG ukulele being played live! Looks and Sounds great!

  • @ctokash64
    @ctokash64 Před 10 lety +22

    One of my favorites! Thanks for posting this made my rainy day sunny! Rock on Bri!

  • @pixiepqueen
    @pixiepqueen Před 11 lety +5

    gads, I love Brian May...

  • @daphne6619
    @daphne6619 Před 9 měsíci +1

    How cute is this man!❤

  • @nerktwin
    @nerktwin Před 5 lety +4

    What a lovely performance, even if he forgot a little! His voice hasn't changed a bit. He does a wonderful job playing the uke!

  • @Theaisdead
    @Theaisdead Před 6 lety +12

    You’re my hero Brian, I love you and really wish I could see you live or meet you

  • @SORA247100
    @SORA247100 Před 9 lety +5

    Came to this video to see how to play that uke solo. Lol so much for that.

  • @catcollector6195
    @catcollector6195 Před 4 lety +4

    I love this so much! I usually feel so sad from the song but Dr. May having fun with it gives me a big smile to go to bed on. Cheers!

  • @burkezillar
    @burkezillar Před 10 lety +6

    Not this one exactly, but the ukulele that he used during the actual recording was his fathers. He still has it, he uses it in the A Night At The Opera documentary.

  • @antoniodevito1150
    @antoniodevito1150 Před 6 lety +6

    Great Brian

  • @mariejohnson219
    @mariejohnson219 Před 5 lety +2

    It is so precious to have these moments. Queen never recorded anything they didn't go all the way with. It was 100% or nothing. This is a true treasure.

  • @retr0ss579
    @retr0ss579 Před 5 lety +1

    HE IS THE MOST ADORABLE 71 YEAR OLD MAN EVER AND HIS VOICE HAS NEVER CHANGED HE IS AMAZING I CANT

  • @teresadejesustorreleon5402

    Sir Brian Harold May es muy agradable y simpática. Es una persona adorable 🙏❤️🌹💝🤍🍀✨⚔️🇬🇧🥰📯😍

  • @trentoninnewjersey
    @trentoninnewjersey Před rokem +2

    I love this! Brian does great with this song!
    I just learned Good Company on the uke today and I’m super happy to have learned it, especially after only playing for a few months. Don’t entirely have the strumming down though.

  • @zaneroote5798
    @zaneroote5798 Před 5 lety +6

    if i can remember the words
    _take good care of what you got_

  • @21seungwoo
    @21seungwoo Před 11 lety +5

    ooh ooh~ ooh ooh ~
    ^ ^ ^ ^

  • @elmurodeyigael1
    @elmurodeyigael1 Před 6 lety +13

    Es el puto amo

  • @Alwongayem
    @Alwongayem Před 2 lety +1

    Brian, a great lead guitarist and such a nice guy.

  • @siegfriedfaust6195
    @siegfriedfaust6195 Před rokem

    Favourite Queen song.

  • @rinalore
    @rinalore Před 2 lety

    🤦🏻‍♀️I'm so Grateful Dr. May didn't play "Tip toe through the tulips".😅What an easy-going man, Brian May is.
    🇨🇦✌🏻🎶🎸✍🏻♥️

  • @BenPittoors
    @BenPittoors Před 2 lety +1

    Keep jolly good company!

  • @Klassenfeind
    @Klassenfeind Před 11 lety +2

    Lovely!

  • @ScuddyGuitarsThings
    @ScuddyGuitarsThings Před 11 lety +3

    Brian rules, man

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety +1

    I love this strum he did at the end

  • @lsmalmquist
    @lsmalmquist Před 11 lety +3

    I see we have quite a few fans in the audience! Fun, I wish I couldve been there as well. Thanks for posting!

  • @Masaricps
    @Masaricps Před 11 lety +2

    Moments like this, makes worth the money you pay for a ticket. Brian is God!!!

  • @waltermitty3730
    @waltermitty3730 Před 11 lety +2

    Great Brian!!! This is what I will think of all day long today!
    Thank you so much from Italy! ;)

  • @stephenworldwide
    @stephenworldwide Před 10 lety +3

    Thanks for the upload.

  • @elliottmcpeek7443
    @elliottmcpeek7443 Před 5 lety

    this is so wonderful

  • @UllysesJoyce
    @UllysesJoyce Před 11 lety +1

    Brilliant as ever Dr May!

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety +1

    He is a kind soul

  • @GilvamCarvalho
    @GilvamCarvalho Před 11 lety +3

    that was fun watching! :-)

  • @sherimcdaniel3491
    @sherimcdaniel3491 Před 3 lety +1

    Brian (and S Tyrrell) you've made me very happy hearing this from you live! It's one of my favourite "fun" songs and I never had the chance to hear it in concert. 😘

  • @user-fh2ce4ss1d
    @user-fh2ce4ss1d Před 2 lety +1

    EXCELLENT!

  • @nathanduke5323
    @nathanduke5323 Před rokem

    This is so good.

  • @danitro81
    @danitro81 Před 10 lety +2

    Ahahah! Fantastico!! Non avevo mai visto Brian in versione così comica :-D Questo video è un reperto unico!
    Grande Brian!!

  • @MyGabriel70
    @MyGabriel70 Před 11 lety +1

    Your genious Dr. May!!!

  • @mars.eivers
    @mars.eivers Před 6 lety +1

    Te deja mudo, es, fue y seguirá siendo un genio!

  • @PIPIPISTA
    @PIPIPISTA Před 11 lety +1

    he is unbelieveble

  • @ernefmercury
    @ernefmercury Před 10 lety +2

    genio,genio,un maestroo

  • @STyrrell
    @STyrrell  Před 11 lety +1

    Agreed - they were excellent - a great night

  • @rainbow.9263
    @rainbow.9263 Před 5 lety +1

    Mi sueño es poder verlo a esa corta distancia y conocerlo tmbn

  • @enigmatist666
    @enigmatist666 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the ukulele. Don't love when people clap - often not in time! I want to hear the artist. At a gig many years ago, Christie Moore stopped playing till the audience stopped clapping. :)

  • @Iceman-xx1kh
    @Iceman-xx1kh Před 9 lety +3

    Brilliant :)

  • @maryseid3990
    @maryseid3990 Před 2 lety +1

    Soo adorable ❤️
    I don't know, how in may be, but it is :
    So freaking cool hero of guitar,what play in stage for 50 years, astrophysics and cute grandpa with ukulele, how?...

  • @martinmichalski2006
    @martinmichalski2006 Před 11 lety +1

    Congrats!

  • @deborahmckinney1770
    @deborahmckinney1770 Před 3 lety

    Love that backdrop!

  • @DougCameraMan
    @DougCameraMan Před 11 lety +5

    For those who may not know it, Brian May was the great guitarist in Queen. It's hard to say, as I like Queen's first two albums a lot, but I think overall my favorite album was "A night at the opera".

  • @bettinadriesner1293
    @bettinadriesner1293 Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice and funny

  • @ernefmercury
    @ernefmercury Před 11 lety +1

    que grannnnde que sos brian unico

  • @palomafromage
    @palomafromage Před 9 lety +5

    te amo tanto weon

  • @mayamaia3130
    @mayamaia3130 Před 4 lety

    oh my god that was so incredibly cute

  • @w.geoffreyspaulding6588

    I’ve rarely seen Bro so light hearted or at ease…..

  • @patricktilton5377
    @patricktilton5377 Před 2 lety +1

    There's also a brief bit of ukelele on "Bring Back That Leroy Brown" from the SHEER HEART ATTACK album.

  • @AndresGrimace
    @AndresGrimace Před 5 lety

    Good company is an awesome song.

  • @dvkh1204
    @dvkh1204 Před rokem +1

    02:47 master class. !!! Brian shows that even him can play wrong and who cares :)

  • @James-fx8eb
    @James-fx8eb Před 9 lety

    Holy crap, portsmouth? man, i could of seen this. wish i did.

  • @rosaberrios9154
    @rosaberrios9154 Před 2 lety

    Es fantastico

  • @wil2173
    @wil2173 Před 5 lety +2

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety

    He's this big guy with this wee uke.!

  • @JoeRivermanSongwriter
    @JoeRivermanSongwriter Před 4 lety

    Great bridge. And the jazz band is genius of course.

  • @TinyDancerr
    @TinyDancerr Před 2 měsíci +1

    huh? how come his voice still the same 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 oh my heart

  • @alexkx8599
    @alexkx8599 Před 6 lety

    Awesome! :)

  • @thatweirdodj3904
    @thatweirdodj3904 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a ukulele so my goal is to learn this now :))))

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety

    He's the god

  • @zmznzbzvzmznzb
    @zmznzbzvzmznzb Před 3 lety

    My cheeks hurt!

  • @lilahisdreaming2794
    @lilahisdreaming2794 Před 5 lety

    He's still cute. I love cute old guys.

  • @Tomdrumtracks
    @Tomdrumtracks Před 11 lety +1

    Ho my fucking god. This is awesome. God bless the guv´nor!