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"Queen is just ... superior!" - Tyler (13)
In this next instalment the kids are played a collection of Queen’s biggest hits, including “Killer Queen”, “I Want To Break Free”, “Fat Bottomed Girl”, “Bicycle Race”, “We Will Rock You” and "Bohemian Rhapsody” - while we get to watch their priceless, hilarious and sometimes disarmingly insightful reactions.
The moment “Bohemian Rhapsody” kicks in it’s instantly obvious that the power of a meticulously crafted hit really does transcend age and generation. Most of them can recite all the lyrics of the overtly theatrical 1975 rock opera as well as I can, and when they hit the Wayne’s World headbanging breakdown without missing a beat, it’s clear that the kids are alright.
The young and so very enthusiastic, Sydney (age 9), once again steals the show with her unbridled passion and knowledge for classic rock, awesomely (and intimidatingly) well beyond her years.
I'll leave you with a couple of her golden moments:
“If you ask me who’s your favorite artist, I’ll always say, Freddy Mercury, ‘cause he’s like … a God!”
“Bohemian Rhapsody is one of the best songs I’ve heard in my life so far. Awesome! Pure magic.”
"If you don't sing along to this song, or at least lip-sync, you're a crazy person!"
What a little legend.
With the insights of the youth fresh in your mind, check out our Hit's of the 70's playlist, packed with all the classic hits and groundbreaking moments from an era that pioneered freedom of expression in a big, big way.
