Hello? Anyone still here in 2024 watching this incredible performance almost 40 years later?? 😍

@paulauvray1962

21 күн бұрын

Yes of course i am 76 years old and still listening U2 and the best Bad performance 🤩

@gabrieledemarzo1095

19 күн бұрын

Here i am❤

@albertoferrari1794

19 күн бұрын

Right here

@Garabella

19 күн бұрын

Hi!

@davidkennedy7534

18 күн бұрын

I was 15 when this happened. In Glasgow, never forget this

my brother died today. U2 was his lifelong favorite band. His dog's name is Bono. I'm in tears as I write this. Roger battled demons and was one of The Beautiful Souls on this rock we live on. I can't think of a better song to play in tribute. Go easy, my brother. I love you, man.

@justin7443

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

@niels5438

3 жыл бұрын

❤️

@djbrownsville

3 жыл бұрын

thank you nasd and Bart Raats. very appreciated.

@zoewang8797

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers for you and your family. May your brother rest in peace.

@djbrownsville

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoewang8797 thank you ZW. I appreciate the kind words.

That mic stage tech deserves a gold medal. Dude was lightening fast!

@smill1985

6 ай бұрын

RIP to him.

@zakris

5 ай бұрын

Unsung hero

@bodhiutthan9507

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. He was so totally present every second for Bono. Awesome job!! Note how he was watching Bono's feet all of the time...pre-empting where he'd go next and make sure the microphone was there.

@adammartin7007

4 ай бұрын

Greg Carroll. Poor guy died the following year. U2 wrote a song for him called One Tree Hill.

@isathebell

3 ай бұрын

Indeed!!

I'm 61 years old and watching this still gives me chills. U2 is, and always will be my favorite band of all times!

@siggi383

Ай бұрын

Same, I am 56. The 80s were fantastic.

@scadman33

21 күн бұрын

I could not agree more..

@derekdiehl7372

21 күн бұрын

Who was that chick" ,,??++)

@cindylouwhos

13 күн бұрын

Frisson ❤

Standing center stage at Wembley on the 13th July 1985, witnessing the most stunning performance of my life, I’m now 55 and feel so blessed to be able to say “I was there”

@smill1985

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Robin! It had to have been an amazing experience. 😊

@EchoBravo370

3 жыл бұрын

Did U2 play after Queen? Alot of people seem to forget that U2 were way bigger than Queen in the 80's.

@4472robin

3 жыл бұрын

EC U2 were on around 16:00 Queen didn’t play their set until around 19:00, in 1985 U2 were only just getting know, it was just after The Unforgettable Fire Album, Queen were massive, way bigger than U2!

@smill1985

3 жыл бұрын

@@4472robin Of course U2's album "The Joshua Tree" came two years later and that took them to another stratosphere. 😊

@Sman-eg1zs

3 жыл бұрын

So was I! Yes it was incredible. I saw a documentary on it last week and I had a bit of a lump in my throat.

This was the moment U2 became a legend.

@MikeEves

5 ай бұрын

Afterwards they had a massive bust up, thinking they'd blow it as they didn't do their full set (due to Bono going to the crowd). Complete opposite. Amazing performance.

@peterbriede

5 ай бұрын

ik geef mezelf over u2

@fenderstyle4644

2 ай бұрын

They were ahead of their time. Beautiful music

@Onemore59

2 ай бұрын

Red Rocks June 1983 in the rain. Skied that day and went to show later in the afternoon LEGENDS that Day.

@OrangeTabbyCat

Ай бұрын

@@fenderstyle4644 nope, they were exactly right at the time where they were supposed to be.

I was 23 years old then,62 now. Watched all day. U2 fan from the first hour.❤

People aren’t overestimating when they say this is one of the greatest live performances in music history. Wow

@ferm8103

4 ай бұрын

If they are still there, check out my comments/opinion on this one, long/short, this is when they were genuinely never in doubt, in the uk we've listened to the other opinion of queen and their performance of which they were veterans in that stage by then but U2 absolutely owned Wembley stadium that day, i was 12 years old and vividly remember it, they more than arrived at the top table that day , 2 years later the Joshua tree! I needn't go on.

@laurencekavanagh9074

3 ай бұрын

Your right.

@bodhiutthan9507

3 ай бұрын

IMO the greatest live gathering of musicians and personal performances of all time.

@signalenergie

Ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@justmadeit2

28 күн бұрын

These were peak years for u2. Brian May have got the Mercury rising for some in the crowd but I still say Bono had the 'Edge' that day in 1985 Im not sure if there was a best act at Live Aid, but the singing and performance of this band on that Saturday in July 1985 was up there at the top ! Bonos singing is off the scale, the feeling he got in to his singing is amazing

This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest concert moments in history.

@brianmcdonald7812

2 жыл бұрын

I was 17 years old, sitting watching this late Saturday afternoon, eagerly waiting on Queen coming on. Bono is a GOD.

@marksantos2768

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@johnkeys3137

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Yes. Yes. 10000000%.

@michaelg2478

2 жыл бұрын

U2 and Queen were the only performers that day who went onstage to leave something unique people would never forget. Many acts that day performed great sets, but they simply went on, performed, and got offstage. U2 & Queen made the crowd a part of their sets.

@patriciaque197

2 жыл бұрын

Affirnative

I've seen U2 live several times, but this performance brings me to tears every time I watch it at age 57. So powerful.

@oliviersacksteder1700

3 ай бұрын

je ne l'ai ai pas vue en concert mais j'aila même réaction que vous, 58 ans

@daveglavin7010

2 ай бұрын

​@@oliviersacksteder17009 Fried rice coffee no santa fe no]

@thomaspeake6448

2 ай бұрын

There's no more talent like this amazing voice anymore bud 🥺

@rhonaking3362

Ай бұрын

Great performance brings back fabulous memories. Rhona King

@siggi383

Ай бұрын

I am 56. I never saw a live concert, but this performance gives me so much.

Young and in their prime. So organic, so powerful, so beautiful. Not a band on earth could touch them when they were in that zone.

@camerontait8968

6 ай бұрын

Better than the spare thing😂

@Jouantiese

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@thereselambert1377

5 ай бұрын

Stronger voices....and I still love them 4-EVA!!!

@reformed9361

4 ай бұрын

​@@camerontait8968 there even better then the real thing

@amalianicolescu7258

4 ай бұрын

True. Larger than life

Bono has my heart. When he called those young ladies to the front; i thought it was the best damn thing. Truly an epic concert & gesture & I wish Id been there to see it. Cheers & Peace out.

@jonbong98

Ай бұрын

Actually ~75000

I'm a 64 yrs old man from the north side of Dublin and was grew up about one mile from Paul's house....It didn't happen over night for U2 and at one stage I actually worried that they weren't going to make it. So as you can imagine seeing them at live Aid was monstrous for me.....

@vincec3773

Жыл бұрын

there was zero chance they wouldnt make it all this is written

@EQ2snorkle

Жыл бұрын

This performance actually made them global supertars, even though Paul thought he'd messed it all up .

@mevrouwfeddema

Жыл бұрын

It was just so awesome, they were announced by none other than Jack Nicholson, imagine that... impossibly awesome.

@TalktoKel

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen this? Bono’s younger self talks to him in the improvised lyrics. powerful as usual. kzread.info/dash/bejne/in2Kt8iMeqrHnZc.html

@EQ2snorkle

Жыл бұрын

@@TalktoKel Thank you :)

Bono was only 25 years old. The confidence and swagger were off the charts. Amazing band!

@REDWASP777

Жыл бұрын

When men had the essence of, strong masculinity, and that essence is a very good look! ❣️

@lisabrooks3571

Жыл бұрын

I agree mostly but just like ‘feminity’, the concept of masculinity is hard to keep up with and changes within different times and cultures. Bono is showing his heart, tenderness and sensitivity here. Long hair, normal unsculpted body, not an ounce of aggression or arrogance here. It looks like beautiful strong masculinity to me but men are often conditioned or expected to express masculinity in more aggressive ways. In the same way that what is fashionably ‘feminine’ (mostly anything artificial and consumerist) is not what I see as admirably feminine.

@BlueBeeMCMLXI

Жыл бұрын

@@lisabrooks3571 It's soul you superficial dope. You are alive for a brief glimpse of this cosmos and all you do is ... parade your tiny mind.

@BlueBeeMCMLXI

Жыл бұрын

Poverty and warfare in your community motivate "H". Go walk your dog on your tree-lined street.

@theresaheyer537

Жыл бұрын

swagger?thought it was pain recovered.....ah love the song sooo much,timely for personal evolution....

I was 15 when I first saw this…I’m 53 now and still get goosebumps watching this awesome performance from U2..👏😁

@antoonfeyaerts6089

7 ай бұрын

My maternal grandmother was in hospital on this Sacred Day ... Mom drag me to hospital ... No hard feelings ... Missed it on TV, experience it now ...

@Laurie473

7 ай бұрын

Likewise.., I was 12,,, now 50..... Just PLEASE take me back to this Pure Music please, away from Autotune & the forgettable 1 hit factory machine

@SuperDell06

6 ай бұрын

@@antoonfeyaerts6089- a brilliant day,it united a nation

@sidstewart7399

6 ай бұрын

Same here..15 years old...wasn't even a U2 fan but this had me enthralled watching it live.

@lovetodance

6 ай бұрын

54 here. Chicken skin still!

What made this performance so amazing is the song was relatively unknown at the time but everyone could sense this was one of the most electrifying live performances ever. I guess if you still get chills every time you watch this it’s all good

@johnblauth2148

3 ай бұрын

I watched the performance as it was telecast. I knew of them at a superficial level from what played on the radio at the time. To say that I wasn't changed at the conclusion of the performance would be a lie. Got me my cassette of "The Unforgettable Fire" and haven't looked back since. Almost 40 years later I watch this, and still...chills.

37 years later, still one of the greatest live performances of all time!

@spy1965

2 жыл бұрын

That poor blonde girl, she was thinking Bono was pointing to her, but he was summoning to another girl...such is life

@philipkane9393

2 жыл бұрын

37 YEARS! GEEZ, WHERE DID THE TIME GO?? AND YES---IT WAS A GREAT PERFORMANCE!

@ssgking1

2 жыл бұрын

SO TRUE LOVE IT MISS THE 80'S SO MUCH,

@drewtatt6487

Жыл бұрын

I'll second that👍

@andyraab6887

Жыл бұрын

yep. it really was

U2 went to another level after that performance and never looked back. My favorite live song ever and I'm 51 today.

@cbennett196631

Жыл бұрын

IMO…they redefined their music, likeness, image just a few years later and I was a fan No More

@legin3753

Жыл бұрын

happy bday

@damien5748

Жыл бұрын

They did not go to another level with this perfotmance....they took off and went into orbit...this is 1 of the very few songs that i have heard that genuinly sounds better live than in a recording studio

@C.Chandler_May

Жыл бұрын

53 & I agree. I watched this live with my Nan.

@EQ2snorkle

Жыл бұрын

Exit by them 2 years later at Elland Road Leeds beat this for me .

One of the greatest moments in music history. U2 take a bow 👏👏👏🙌

@medb8882

26 күн бұрын

Most Irish hate Bono but love U2 😂

I'M NOT WOKE - I AM AWAKE💜🎸🎶🎶🎶

This is without doubt one of the greatest mullet moments in history

@nolagospeltracts8264

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it kind of distracts from the song. I had to go audio only on this one.

@garylicht5946

Жыл бұрын

Right on

@mwbrada

Жыл бұрын

@@nolagospeltracts8264 why would you have the word gospel in your avatar name and then say something intentionally disparaging towards any other human being? Sarcasm?

@mwbrada

Жыл бұрын

It touches me in my achy breaky heart. XD

@nolagospeltracts8264

Жыл бұрын

@@mwbrada It's a joke. Christians are allowed to have a sense of humor. I had a mullet as well back in the 80's and It looked ridiculous. Also I wasn't talking about a human being I was talking about a haircut. Lighten up!

I waited all afternoon to see U2 perform at Live Aid, I was 14 years old. I'm just a black girl from Indiana and this performance had me sobbing. U2 music has touched me deep into my spiral soul. Thank you for almost 40 years of transcending music and love. Happy Birthday Bono.

@dan537

4 жыл бұрын

This really hit me in the feels, thank you for sharing.

@nicolecharles3180

4 жыл бұрын

You're Welcome dan537

@dakotajohnson1655

4 жыл бұрын

So sweet

@Morrisopolous

4 жыл бұрын

Reading this and listening to energy in the performance has got my vibration up and I'm sitting here covered in goosebumps. Love from London England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@vin4559

4 жыл бұрын

I was 16 listening to it on the radio... right there with you about how memorable and what it meant.. still listening and remember

The best performance of all of Live Aid, Queen second.

Love U2

You can hate on Bono all you want for various reasons, but this is a truly fantastic performance.

@tsifty1

Ай бұрын

Why would any sane person hate on Bono? The person is a legend, like Prince, Elvis, Freddy M etc…

really one of the best live ever in rock history, awesome

@ukmeetthetyrantsisanARSEHOLE

5 ай бұрын

Its worth it for those long guitar riffs alone.Just class.

@paulolessi8134

5 ай бұрын

The best

That, right there, was a fucking ROCK & ROLL BAND! No autotune, no time correction, no pro tools. Just real people playing from their hearts.

@oaklandbob1

Ай бұрын

Brother were they tight on that day or what? Incredible performance. 4 bad assed Rockers to be sure well said my friend!!!

@NealR2000

23 күн бұрын

I'm a fan of U2. Seen them live twice. However, they are huge users of sound technology on stage. The Edge can keep playing two notes and that technology makes it sound incredible.

This performance kickstarted the European leg of Live Aid into life. There's been a lot of revisionism since Freddie's death about who stole the show...trust me, watching at the time, people were asking, "Who are these Irish boys??" U2 brought absolute magic (and no little drama) into proceedings. As the evening drew in, Elton John and Queen built on this momentum, making for a magical night of music.

@AnaGarcia-vs1mr

6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎸🎸🎶🎶

@markchristopherson9715

3 ай бұрын

Exactly

I miss how simple life was, growing up as a kid in the late 80's early 90's was amazing. Life is too fast now

@GinaSigillito

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. We didn’t know how lucky we were.

@groovinq

3 жыл бұрын

True that brother!

@dantrav1927

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, life sucks now

@anonuser1

3 жыл бұрын

Patrick, I so agree with you. Beautiful / Sad. When I build my time machine, I'll pick everyone on this thread up.

@rhiannonleigh2715

3 жыл бұрын

@@anonuser1 take me too 💜

My dad stayed awake waiting for Dylan and the Stones, I was 15 at the time and waiting for Bowie and George Michael. After seeing U2 and Queen, I told him the best had already happened.....

@t.o.7219

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a statement. I love all those artists.. but I can believe it 😆

@michaelblythe6525

3 жыл бұрын

QUEEN U2 BOWIE three of the all time greatest performances there and at one venue and all on the same day

@geraldobrien7323

3 жыл бұрын

A lot of the more established artists really bombed that day; Dylan and McCartney. Led Zeppelin was a train wreck.

@thousandscrystal

3 жыл бұрын

I'm here just now . 25/12 2020. I love all of there.

@angelcastro3714

3 жыл бұрын

You were there when this happened

That was amazingly beautiful to witness: the message, the unity, the music, the way Bono was so focused on the audience and went down to the crowd to get to this fan for such a moving, powerful and sincere embrace. That moment moved me to tears. Just look at how the world becomes one for humanity and brotherhood behind such powerful music. This is the power of one love. Why can’t we do this today? I’m wide awake.

Thank you, Karla for telling me about this band 40 years ago. I'm still listening to them. I miss you, dear friend.

I'm an Italian guy, 38 years old, here with the corona virus the situation is so bad.......and in these days this song give me so much hope.....what we live for? what is really important at the end?....perhaps love......love for your family , love for your girl ....love for life and all things around us........

@dubyerf

4 жыл бұрын

Keep smiling my friend, we will beat this.

@Celletti001

4 жыл бұрын

@@dubyerf thank you my friend .....here we are so sad,....so many people are dying......and i cant see my girl....my eternal love from 1 month because there are so many restriction by military and police....

@machalixia

4 жыл бұрын

I hope we all in the world can be safe again of this virus! From México to Milan an the whole world!

@jackie33488

4 жыл бұрын

LOVE is all! WE are the virus until we realize that only LOVE can set us free from disease from separation from isolation from exploitation of this beautiful Home we call Earth, our Mother.

@mon_k

4 жыл бұрын

forza Italiani!... desde argentina... pienso en uds cuando escucho esta cancion...

I know we now have smartphones and internet and that's cool But who doesn't envy 1985 when he watches it? It is beautiful

@hollysmith350

3 жыл бұрын

this shit was on tv and it was a lousy picture but man it was beautiful

@billfawcett3691

3 жыл бұрын

It was a time, it was a place, it was not perfect, but it was unique. And I will never forget it!

@pascalbenard2935

3 жыл бұрын

Pp

@ryle7734

3 жыл бұрын

Holly Smith a

@gmar7836

3 жыл бұрын

I watch this whole thing at age 17 and waited until U2 came on. My fave band

Those 3 girls he pulled from the crowd will never ever forget that experience!!

Controversially the best band in the world. U2, especially The Edge, created such an atmosphere that spoke to the soul with his innovative guitar riffs. Forever grateful for U2's life-changing music and performances that brought everyone together in peace and as one.

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

Gives Praise and Honor to the Stones💗💕

1985 - this song is awesome! 2019 - this song is awesome!

@johnsturges3139

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@geert6133

5 жыл бұрын

Since 2005 the year I was born I already found it great And I'm maybe a little young but I'm a real fan and not one who only act like because there is made a movie about queen I already liked the old music above the hip hop I just don't know what is good about a guy who can't sing so he is screaming

@mollejas

5 жыл бұрын

@@geert6133 Nobody gives a shit

@joedredd9979

5 жыл бұрын

@@geert6133 yes dude nobody cares snowflake

@davideley7253

5 жыл бұрын

Ken Oath!!!! one of their best among many great tracks xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

The Edge's guitar is simply haunting, beautiful performance by U2.

@liamfast9157

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcelojorgelydia8413 I agree. The edge produces one of the most recognizable tones in lead guitar history

@aj-kwt909truckin31

3 жыл бұрын

The Edge 🎸 💯%💛

@devintariel3769

3 жыл бұрын

Its like people don't understand how hard it was back then to get all those delays to play with each other like that.

@patricia959jjjlll

3 жыл бұрын

❤️🎸👏🏻

@giorgiobruni5671

2 жыл бұрын

MERAVIGLIOSA

This version of “BAD” is one of the best ever !!! For an excellent cause too !!!!

@ElNino6555

29 күн бұрын

THIS IS THE BEST

A performance like this will never be duplicated again! There is NO new band that can grab a stadium by the balls and do this.

@Cruzy1892

4 ай бұрын

Did you miss Queen’s performance??

@Aaron-ze1io

3 ай бұрын

​@Cruzy1892 no "new" band he said.

@markchristopherson9715

3 ай бұрын

@@Cruzy1892 between the Queen movie and KZread’s promoting Queen at Live Aid, one would think that it was Queens show. But remember, Queen were an aged band in their second or third coming in 1985. This band, U2 was fairly new and not completely mainstream yet. This performance kick it in 1985. Make no mistake. In 1985, Live Aid was owed by U2. Might be hard to understand in the 2020s, but the mid 80s was a great time for Rock. And this concert push U2 over the top.

@Cruzy1892

3 ай бұрын

@@markchristopherson9715 and they do say that the best wine come’s out of an old bottle. U2 did put in a great performance and I agree it did propel them further. But the day belonged to Queen.

@Cruzy1892

3 ай бұрын

@@Aaron-ze1io erm what’s your knowledge on music?? Because Queen were a 70’s band.

So... it's Feb 23, 2023, I just watched this again it's on a fave list of mine. I'm gonna be 63 next month and I watched this live when it happened. I still have tears and must "watch" when I listen. Bono thought he did a poor performance when interviewed, in actuality it was the most moving, I believe... God bless these beautiful memories...

@letsrockgold407

Жыл бұрын

I’m 63 also I love U2 what an awesome performance of them singing Bad!!

@justinyermaw2986

Жыл бұрын

That roar when he jumps down off the stage gets me every single time I come back to this performance. It's on my watch later continually. We wrongly were fans of U2 in our teens because they were seen as Rebel or Republican supporters. Tricolour at Scottish football matches. When he made the statement at Redrock that Sunday Bloody Sunday was not a rebel song it made us respect them all the more. Ireland moving on but that hatred and sectarianism in Scotland is as rife today as it was in the early 80s. Some people are just retarded. Still to date my favourite band worldwide. This is their best performance ever

@JayneDurrell

7 күн бұрын

Sixty three this year and SAME ! I always go back to this ❤️

I can hear Edge's guitar note for hours and will still feel that it's not enough !! Salute you, the Edge !!

@michelleboswell2617

3 жыл бұрын

Light of love

@marky1974

2 жыл бұрын

A master of less is more..

@wieneryron

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously, how many times in a row does he play it, esp for this version, and yet... never tiring to hear.

@ERen-tj6jg

2 жыл бұрын

The Edge is one of my absolute favorite guitar heroes...he is in a realm of his own. ❤🎸🌹

@bobfan1135

2 жыл бұрын

Edge missing his hat 😆

What a legend the good old days of U2 feels like a lifetime ago

@matthewdavis418

5 ай бұрын

it was lol

63 and still listen U2 ❤

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

Amen

I was 13 and sitting on the floor in front of the TV all day watching. I'm 50 now and nothing has even come close since. U2 and Queen knocked it out of the park that afternoon!!!

@abeldelarosa539

Жыл бұрын

Same here,,, yeah man

@nicholasmiglino7299

Жыл бұрын

For sure Mark

@Warren1970

Жыл бұрын

I feel you man

@davidc.5492

Жыл бұрын

Cette année là je perdais celle sans qui je ne serais jamais là. En même temps, je m'ouvrais à cette musique, ce groupe Énorme... sans savoir que Bono lui-même avait lui aussi perdu sa mother au même âge... Même sans cela, ce groupe, depuis 1983, c'est... Énorme ;)

@paulduffy4585

Жыл бұрын

True words.

don't say "who's still here 2021?" We will never leave, because U2 is one of the Best Band in the World.

@malebogokopong6024

3 жыл бұрын

Yaa neah. U2 rocks. Bunos voice errr Love the guy .

@lorishu48103

3 жыл бұрын

we are not sleeping

@pascalbenard2935

3 жыл бұрын

⁰ô

@pechsirisaenmuang5123

3 жыл бұрын

Me too , always

@sistahcool3533

3 жыл бұрын

It most definitely is

I'm 63 and remember this concert and was truly mesmerized by Bono and U2. The baddest version of Bad I've ever heard.

@medb8882

26 күн бұрын

I tried to move to Mount Temple the school where U2 was formed but I wasn’t Protestant 😭💀

@JayneDurrell

7 күн бұрын

I’ll be 63 this year and same ! Watched it from California am Irish by heritage 🇮🇪

Love it and not a single cell phone in sight !! 😊

If the virus is gonna keep me at home then this is how I choose to spend my time. Unbelievable performance from U2

@primalium

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@JeanNishioka

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, in Brazil too

@just-ice7369

4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you friend. I remember eagerly waiting for it and all the talk about who was and wasn't playing, some were saying not very nice things about those who didn't play like Michael Jackson ,Bruce Springsteen ,I don't know if Rod Stewart played. or Elton John. Sprinsteen was on his honeymoon and donated something and he and M.Jackson did the single USA for Africa. I loved when Phil Collins played London then got the Concorde to Philly ,it was a great idea. Plus the likes of Led Zeppelin ,Jimmy Page look totally smashed but he was awesome on the guitar ,Eric Clapton and Phil Collins also played with Led Zeppelin ,and Keith Richards and Ronnie Woods played with Bob Dylan .I think it was Ron Wood. It's mad when all the 60's acts played ,my mates and i were 19 and we all thought Macca and the Stones Dylan were old lol . But the reality song that ht was the Cars Drive and the Video ,100.000 just went silent some wept i shed a tear ,Billy Connelly was crying , it just was This is what it's about. And the Who were broken up but got together for that day, It was the early stages of Glasnost and even Gorby let the Russians watch ,it was the greatest rock/pop show ever.

@ricoberserker2003

4 жыл бұрын

SAME HERE

@fenderfetish

4 жыл бұрын

seeing it live on TV back in '85 was mind-blowing =^)

I was 17 years old in 1985…watching this and remembering how great the 80s were…makes me wish I was 17 again. The world was better back then and so was the music.

@tonyduran4293

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't say it any better.

@angusbull9685

Жыл бұрын

Spoke for me in all ways too! Regards from Australia.

@ferrazp4538

Жыл бұрын

I was 17 as well. When rock and roll was alive.

@franky9423

Жыл бұрын

So so true, the 80s will never be replaced as it was such a special time for all of us who were fortunate to live through those special times ❤

@pubhead

Жыл бұрын

Amen Brother. I was 17 then too. ‘They’ talked about everything we’ve gained since then, but I wonder what we lost.

Since 40 years U2 is my favorite band. And this is one of (their) best Live-Performances ever.

I was 19 when this great event took place, it was great to witness music history, there has been nothing like it, hard to believe it's almost 40 years ago. As an Irishman U-2 were great but so were all the others, 13.th July .85. it'll always be with me.

Nobody rocked a more epic mullet than Bono did in 1985. Such a great song that makes so nostalgic for a time in my life that has long since passed.

@curly_wyn

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, this was a great performance, but that mullet is god-awful; looks like a dead wolverine on top of his noggin.

@texas_triple8146

Жыл бұрын

Sadly... most of us don't realize or recognize the special moments until long after they've passed and all we can do is pine for those feelings and experiences lost forever to time....

One of the best live performances ever by a legendary band. I was 11 yrs old when I saw this on TV, and that's the moment U2 became my band... and still are!

@carmelobagnato5860

10 ай бұрын

Modelle brasiliane

@alfredvela369

9 ай бұрын

I was 10….🙂

@torilea8104

9 ай бұрын

Same same I was obsessed with them. Bono has an amazing stage presence, watching this in 2023 and still smiling..

@0815enigma

8 ай бұрын

I don't understand what's so special about this performance.

@asnieres32

7 ай бұрын

Goo god, man, you are loyal. Their output over the last 30 years has been, to put it mildly, disappointing. But this performance is the absolute pinnacle of excellence

U2 is the Best BAND EVER!! I love how Bono goes into the crowd and dances with a young woman and then hugs the two others that were on the stage. I bet those three young women will remember this for the rest of their lives.

@neilthemedflyspecial

2 ай бұрын

ya think? 🤣

@zacharygrajeda2456

Ай бұрын

That first woman he hugged and danced with almost actually died due to the mosh pit thing; Bono LITERALLY saved her from being crushed. So out of all of the acts, U2's was the greatest

Duuuude, I don’t normally comment on stuff but man this performance touched my soul, the raw sounds of those guitars are heavenly along with Bono’s voice, U2 truly was ahead of their time, they deliver every time

Bono is 25 years here. What a gard, charisma, charm. Incredible

@Roostermania2010

2 жыл бұрын

Those BOOTS, leather pants, jacket and that mullet!!! ROCKSTAAHH!!!!

@blanchestarbong582

2 жыл бұрын

@@Roostermania2010 The mullet!

@NK-bz9wb

2 жыл бұрын

24?! Wow. I'm 23 and when I have a meaningful day it means I cleaned my room and played basketball for half an hour.

@vavanz

2 жыл бұрын

@@NK-bz9wb 👍🤣❤🤗🎈🎈

@inspired381

2 жыл бұрын

He's 34 at this time

Imagine being at this... Freddie, Bono, Bowie, Phil Collins, Elton John, McCartney, etc. What a time to be alive. I was born a year after this. It drives me a little crazy that Freddie is gone and I will never get to see him live. Im glad these old Live Aid videos exist because I think U2 and Queen specifically were on another level for that venue. History was being made.

@michelecraycraft6505

Жыл бұрын

It was awesome......it was really hot day in UK....we had the patio doors open and we watched it all afternoon at my mum n dad's house.....then late afternoon we all went swimming at the beach....it was an awesome day....and it was also of course all for charity.....amazing!!!

@ABanksy

Жыл бұрын

@@michelecraycraft6505 So lucky!! What a great memory.

@dunewalks5988

Жыл бұрын

I was 11 years old and all of our family was at my Aunt’s house watching it, and remember everyone talking about being blown away by a guy with a moustache and a white vest!!

@marthabromberg6274

Жыл бұрын

Honey, I'm 77, and I met Freddy at a show in Houston TX, he was wonderful and sweet. And I saw U2 at a small club in Austin TX called Club Foot. (Haha, could never be called that today. We had a sense of humor then.) This was prior to their big hits, but you KNEW. BTW... the Edge ruled the band.

@ABanksy

Жыл бұрын

@@marthabromberg6274 So awesome! and yes I agree humor is almost not allowed today haha. What a great memory though.

He had them all in the palm of his hands and the rest is history - no better band live than U2 ❤❤❤love

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

Bravo Agree

There was never and will never be another moment like this in live concert history!

@caelancarnachan7868

9 ай бұрын

Except queens that got a film about there’s

@edwinov

9 ай бұрын

Nah, there'll be more terrible moments.

@jeroenhagedoorn

7 ай бұрын

0:32

@RonMurrin

7 ай бұрын

Tool, could be absolutely insane in there!@@caelancarnachan7868

@theresaheyer537

6 ай бұрын

that's the thing about these things....awesome to be aware of it

Probably one of the greatest live performances of all time

@302vettelife2

11 ай бұрын

You missed Queens?

@tuberjr

11 ай бұрын

LIVE BAND LINKS UP AND MOVES THE WHOLE 72000............IMMENSE PERFORMANCE

@caelancarnachan7868

9 ай бұрын

Queen better

@tuberjr

9 ай бұрын

she is dead now!@@caelancarnachan7868

@CDStoner

9 ай бұрын

wasnt even the best performance on the day...

U2 and queen blew Wembley away on this great day!! I had the pleasure of being there this day still have my program and ticket 🎫 in a special frame 🖼️ thanks for the memory

Singing Live is not easy to be alone. He needs blood and sweat to share with the audiences. The care and the love of expression of Bono is immeasurable!

Born in 1980. Listened to U2 in high school. Couldn’t believe I had NEVER heard/saw this version. It’s freaking amazing. Man. No words can describe.

@genokemp2433

Жыл бұрын

I left school that year ffs 🤦‍♂Watch the whole of live Aid .Fell in love With U2 listening to Under a Blood Red Sky on Cassette more times than i can remember 🤦‍♂

@user-ub3pj5ww4y

Жыл бұрын

Он очень крут. Люблю его!!!!!

@johnc3403

8 ай бұрын

Not only a great version, but probably U2 at their peak. One of the greatest live performances by any band, ever. It's up there with the very best...

The emotions this song brings is unexplainable. One of my all time favorites.

@redskies4530

Жыл бұрын

Hi I recommend an indie rock song about burn surivivor Johnny Quinn called 'Thrive' By Robert Nix

@lp4755

Жыл бұрын

The entire album in fact

@stephanienii6019

Жыл бұрын

@@redskies4530 I'll try check it out.

@stephanienii6019

Жыл бұрын

@@lp4755 true

@johnspinney2210

Жыл бұрын

This song gets me right in the feelers every time.

Three sunrises and luminous times are masterpieces also. U2 have b side music that blows everyone else out of the water. They are easily one of the greatest bands to ever grace this planet and im so glad i grew up in ireland during the 80s listening to them.

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

This period in Time we had genius produced in just a short period!!!! T his will never happen in our lifetime again

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

Bravo indeed💗👏👏👏

I Deicate this song to a young Lady Caitlin who lost her fight at 25 could not break away RIP Caitlin you are among the stars in Paradise now💗

That guitar riff is iconic

36 years ago today. This clip is giving me chills. I was 19 and there that day. I had never heard this song before but it was the absolute highlight of the day for me x

@treatmentbound

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to DOUBLE-NICKELS!!

@brianmcdonald7812

2 жыл бұрын

Jose Leston I was 17, 80's was the greatest decade by far.

@magclarke501

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianmcdonald7812 brilliant

@SnowyElder

2 жыл бұрын

I travelled 10 hours on a bus from Glasgow to Milton Keynes a month before this for the Longest Day festival , without a doubt one of the greatest rock bands i seen live.

@Kimboewie

2 жыл бұрын

In my dreams I'd be there. Such legends. Such turning points. I watch this concert time in time again. I was born In 87, but watched this so many times... In a way it feels I was there. I know it's wishful thinking. But this exists In my heart neither way.

А time when the world was a better place...

I'll never forget renting a VCR so we could tape this on MTV. This performance was epic and I get chills every time.

For about 11 minutes one afternoon in 1985, I still believed that the power of music could change the world...

@richardcourchene7477

4 жыл бұрын

Saturday July 13, !985 I was nineteen. I spent the entire day and night in front of the tv watching live aid. In the days leading up I heard rumours of who would play. Some said The Beatles, some said Led Zepplin, still others said Black Sabbath. The bands that did play were amazing. A week after this my older sister gave birth to her second son. He now has a six year old. And me? Still kicking around at 54. I keep healthy by walking five miles (8 kilometers) a day and I still STILL listen to rock. Hehehe.

@dennisbrown6502

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing better, thats Bono showing the love he has for all people, love this. made me cry.

@MicheleJeanUSA__NZ

4 жыл бұрын

Music can change the world❤️

@ericyamadou4316

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a Lot for Jimi Hendrix music he's thé best of all.But what a pity since hé disapeared...!

@robertwhiteside6194

4 жыл бұрын

It still can! Don't let those murderous heart stealing bastards think they can take yours! No one can take from you what you do not freely give, peace & love!

Bono's Roadie on BAD at Live Aid, Greg Carroll, was tragically killed 12 months after Live Aid performance. He died on July 3, 1986. Footnote on BAD and the amazing roadie that follows Bono around on stage: His name was Greg Carroll, a New Zealand Maori whom Bono and the band met while on tour in NZ. Bono was really impressed with Greg and asked him to join the band on their world tour. Greg eventually became Bono's personal assistant. That was him on Live Aid, it was magic watching him effortlessly following Bono, knowing where and when he needed him. A year after Live Aid, Greg died in a motorbike accident on July 3, 1986. He was riding Bono's Harley back to Bono's house on a rainy night inn Dublin when a car drove out in front of him. Bono had flown to Texas to sing with Willie Nelson that day, but when he heard the news he flew back to Ireland immediately. Bono, Ali, and other members of the U2 crew flew with Greg's body to New Zealand, met his family and attended his funeral. Bono sang “Let it Be” and “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” in tribute to his late friend. Bono wrote “One Tree Hill.” in memory of Greg. One Tree Hill is a place in NZ that Greg took the band to when he met them first. So Greg's death inspired 'One Tree Hill' .... R.I.P Greg.. you helped make U2's Live Aid performance special. There is a more in-depth story on One Tree Hill and its meaning. Greg has been immortalised by U2.. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Tree_Hill_(song)

@marcelorosamelo7537

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this footnote

@dustythe2nd188

4 жыл бұрын

Wow what a sad story. But I loved it. Thx for sharing it.

@erethjallsen8819

4 жыл бұрын

I never knew this. Thank you so much for the information! Such a great man!

@danielaraujo6906

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Footnote

@vinniesmyyth334

4 жыл бұрын

I believe i had audio archived of U2 covering Knocking on Heavens Door, no idea it wouldve been linked to this

Most affectionate and beautiful performance ever . Bono got not only great voice but also a pure soul .

A defining moment for: humanity as Live Aid united the globe, for Rock music and for U2. (and Bono's mullet was fekkin' spectacular!! 🥰)

There's a moment, after Bono goes into the crowd, when he pulls himself back up on the main stage, and gestures for a microphone...There's a guy who finds a working vocal mic, throws it to him, and slides unobtrusively off stage left...If you've ever played live with a band, or been a roadie, or done community theatre, this guy is your hero...Dude, that was badass...You are every bit a part of this historic moment as anybody else...

@petergreen2552

4 жыл бұрын

That was Greg Carroll. He sadly died the following year in an RTA. The Joshua Tree album was dedicated to him.

@avbhayes

4 жыл бұрын

Agree totally. I was a roadie/audio engineer in the early 90’s. he is a hero. I was lucky enough to work for some of the top bands of the day, and crossed paths with U2 in Sydney back then. Good times that era. Wow.

@dustythe2nd188

4 жыл бұрын

@@petergreen2552 Wow that is great info. Thx. Dusty the 2nd.

@dustythe2nd188

4 жыл бұрын

@@avbhayes Yes it was a great era/decade for me. Yes you are lucky to have worked with such great bands like U2. The 80's were really great for me.

@27477utube

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he was brilliant Jonathan.. Bono's PA on BAD at Live Aid, Greg Carroll, was tragically killed 12 months after Live Aid performance . Greg Carroll, a New Zealand Maori whom Bono and the band met while on tour in NZ. Bono asked him to join the Band on their world tour. Greg eventually he became Bono's personal assistant. That was him on Live Aid, it was magic watching him effortlessly following Bono, knowing where and when he needed him. Greg was riding Bono's Harley back to Bono's house in Dublin on a wet rainy night when a car drove out in front of him. Bono had flown to Texas to sing with Willie Nelson that day, but when he heard the news he flew back to Ireland immediately. Bono, Ali, and other members of the U2 organisation then flew with Carroll’s body to New Zealand, met his family and attended his funeral. Bono sang “Let it Be” and “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” in tribute to his late friend. Bono wrote “One Tree Hill.” in memory of Greg. One Tree Hill is a place in NZ that Greg took the band to when he met them first. So Gregs death inspired 'One Tree Hill' R.I.P Greg.. you helped make U2's Live Aid performance special.

one of the most epic moment in the history of music

@darylkenny9669

Жыл бұрын

Untouchable.

@patricialeidy

Жыл бұрын

i remember watching them o tv ..in the store we were working at, they let us bring a tiny tv in to watch the event while we worked..it was THAT big!

@Johnny-cf3jp

Жыл бұрын

Cliché

@TyneBridge90

Жыл бұрын

THE MOST EPIC...WHEN THAT GUITAR JUST KEEPS ON GOING AND GOING!!!!!

@JimLaughlan

Жыл бұрын

You can't put words or descriptions behind this!!

THE MOST GREATEST BAND U2

how this was pulled off in 1985 in short amount of time was amazing well done bob and the uk the uk leads the world in events like this

This was when the world learned about one of the greatest bands of all time - a truly legendary performance.

@tasosvourekas13

2 жыл бұрын

Bring them back

@richiemolloy8885

2 жыл бұрын

U2, Chillie Peppers and Cold Play, Slane, 2001 Was up the front First and greatest concert I've ever been to U2 are legends

@damiendaly983

2 жыл бұрын

Amen bernard omg its when they blew on worlds stage

@damiendaly983

2 жыл бұрын

@@richiemolloy8885 holy shit thats some support

@nihalbhat9872

2 жыл бұрын

This and Coldplay both British great bands.

These were the years where Bono was the best singer in the world. Gorgeous voice

@JustinSmith-kn9ef

11 ай бұрын

Pure emotional indeed

A special day..planet earth came together that day..we need that now

Watched this in 1985,just brilliant.

35 years later and this still gives me chills and makes me wanna cry!

@MrFranSol

3 жыл бұрын

the same for me

@leeklein4199

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I'm a native Philadelphian , Live Aid, 1985. Awesome turns to impossible . This version is permanently etched in my mind. Leapt off the stage, and onto every bleeding heart, including mine. Peace.

@lauriemartin9255

3 жыл бұрын

Yep...still to this day 👍🤟

@hanswassink4255

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me too

@davidarmitage289

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I was 15 years old. I loved bands like Wham, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Simple Minds... then I saw these guys... Bono was different. He looked at the crowd... he sang to the stadium... He danced with a girl... I've never heard such a voice... I've never seen such passion... After that... I started a band. Thank you Bono. Thank you U2

@mcfcguvnors

Жыл бұрын

never forgot that gorgeous girl he danced with ,often think about her where she is how ife turned out etc

@handyhank1967

Жыл бұрын

That does make you 🤔

@oliviermonein8670

Жыл бұрын

Super

@steved2435

Жыл бұрын

@@mcfcguvnors There was an article written about the 2 girls that climbed up on stage They made a comment about how surprised they were at how sweaty he was, but haven't seen anything about the dark haired girl who came up and danced with him

@kurttaylor2556

Жыл бұрын

Simple minds 🔥

Love this man so much. We need more like Bono.

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

That’s a once in a lifetime God sent us a gift💗

I was lucky enough to see U2 twice when they came to Sydney. I remember the first time the sang 40 as the last song and the crowd kept singing it for 20 minutes after the concert finished Magic night and will remember it forever

I’m 18 years old and my dad brought me up listening to this. He was 15 when liveaid happened. U2- what a band.

There is no better version of "Bad" than this one. It's all heart, and filled with awesome human beings. LOVE U2

@mickyfitzharris3455

4 жыл бұрын

Anjeli j maniquis. Well said. The girl in the crowd couldn't believe it 😢 wonderful 💚.

@eddunne4190

4 жыл бұрын

Try self aid 1986 & hello from Dublin Ireland

@rob4146

4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine a bad version of Bad

@eddunne4190

4 жыл бұрын

@@rob4146 take a look met life 2017.that version of BAD is fantastic.... & happy new year from Dublin Ireland

@pamott7709

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. This is the best version of this song!

Almost 40 years ago WOW don't it go by in a blink .

@VitaRaynor-oi4md

11 күн бұрын

We are only here for a blink of an eye Hod is amazing look at what he gifted us with❤️💕

Oh! My best music band U2. You are always best.

U2 and Queen's performances were the best of Live Aid.

34 years on and it's still as powerful as it was on the day.

@UTU49

4 жыл бұрын

I think I like Bad even more than their later big hits... and I love a shit ton of their songs.

@davidarmitage289

4 жыл бұрын

Never get tired of watching this masterpiece

@mirandaryan7652

4 жыл бұрын

I love it even more now.

@christopheryasus3666

4 жыл бұрын

Bad is a Gem It's your fighting spirit

@tbtb1515

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! And Its sounds great too! Amazing! I love this S**t!

the best concert thanks you u2

Queen may have ruled the day.(Live AID)But U2's performance was right up there with the best of the day,no doubt😊😊

I don’t care what the haters say, this song is f’ing amazing.

@nickkabbabe1953

3 жыл бұрын

U2 are a very special band and this is just one of many wonderful songs from them.

@2damnoldforUtube

3 жыл бұрын

@P McGill The live version of Bad on the Wide Awake in America album is amazing, and without any of the self-aggrandizing Bono BS.

@harleygal420

3 жыл бұрын

Haters are dumb asses.

@francesjarvis3479

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great song.

@hakanpersson6524

3 жыл бұрын

Trolls !!!!!!!

I saw this live on MTV, and I think this performance of "Bad" was by far the greatest live performance I have ever seen. Every member of U2 and that huge crowd at Wembley Stadium were absolutely brilliant. This was not one of their better known songs at the time, and it was so different from the album version. And I think this song captured the spirit of that incredible day, "wide awake, I'm not sleeping." And thanks to MTV for not loading up their broadcast with commercials and talk during the performances like the US network TV broadcast.

@mrsinghsstereos6662

Жыл бұрын

The unforgettable fire had been released 9 months earlier (I still consider it U2’s best album ). I agree with you that Bad wasn’t well known even though this performance and in future tours it got a run out . Funnily enough when I was at uni mid 90s my gf at the time used to get wound up that her best mate ( massive u2 fan ) and I considered Bad their best song and she hadn’t even heard of it

@JohnKuhles1966

11 ай бұрын

I saw it also live ... amazing experience ... and follow U2 since June 1981 Pink Pop Festival 50,000 people Geleen (my home town) The Netherlands 🇳🇱

Best u2 song

I remember watching this live at the time they for me were the band that performed brilliantly and it never ages to this day 🙏

What I love and respect about U2 is the Irish boys stuck together still jamming to U2 for 30 plus years. Thank you you wonderful Irishmen.

@wylier

2 жыл бұрын

They actually have been together (altho not recording) since 1976. That means as of writing, almost a full half century.