Elton John / Kiki Dee - Don't Go Breaking My Heart (Live Aid 1985)

Elton John and Kiki Dee performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@joejohnson5247]

Elton’s a different breed in this version

[@bruceski2133]

@Bruh1986.dude I know your a true fan, but I get so tired of every one referring to ejs well documented coke habit, it’s quite possible he was under the influence that day, I don’t know, but one can see many reasons for his stage presence, which I don’t think was that unusual for a great entertainer. He’s playing to a worldwide audience, one of the biggest acts on the bill, a historic day for rock, why wouldn’t he be giddy, or whatever the poster meant by being a different breed…the band rocked, he played one of the longest sets, and this don’t go breaking rocked, I think as good as 1976, especially Kiki, who punished that stage with her presence. I know your cool , I know we’d be pals if we met, but respectfully, uuuugh I can’t stand people saying every time ej seems weird, it’s coke..truth is, I’ve seen him act quite weird when he wasn’t on coke…he can be weird , and I don’t think he was that weird that day. I’ve seen him way weirder, his 50 th bday was weird. He wasn’t on drugs that day.

[@tomdude75]

​@bruceski2133 what happend on his 50th bday

[@tobytmm]

I'm sorry but can we take a second to appreciate the horn section... The notes they hit are phenomenal! Kiki and Elton completely nail performance, hats off

[@tylerseboe]

Maybe, I don't think the horn section sounded phenomenal but the engineering was so terrible (minimal sound checks for the whole production) that it's hard to tell. I've heard and read stories that the reason Queen sounded so amazing was part due to their greatness and part due to their sound engineer. And that's, perhaps, why the Thompson Twins sounded so awful. Regardless, Kiki sounded great, even while dancing, and Elton brought great energy and piano playing (vocals were not perfect, IMO...I'm not his biggest fan).

[@Chappomusic]

@@tylerseboeI watched it on tv back then .. We never noticed the bad sound . The TV were mono, some stereo, we recorded on V2000 or VHS tape with a lot of loss.. we didn’t know better . But I can still feel the energy and power of bands like Queen and Elton John ,maybe vocally not on his best , he gives himself 200% . Just like the others and that makes this concert so memorable . Time flies .

[@nigel8499]

Yes, respect to the truly amazing band👌

[@leeferguson-pn2xz]

❤

[@Don127NY]

Kiki Dee = the most Underrated woman in music.

[@Munrobagger1976]

Star was such a great song too

[@sommerjones2122]

​@@Munrobagger1976yesss❤

[@winstongutierrezflores9007]

no

[@Merylcaine]

So true

[@VolvoSuomi]

I wish more artists today performed without digital background track. Live sounds always amazing :)

[@blueg8731]

So true, but it requires talent and passion.

[@B121092]

not enough talent nowdays

[@horsluva0758]

@@B121092 you got that right

[@m.o.4837]

Indeed

[@samglover4923]

Blue G that’s why there’s so many “musicians” today. It’s easy to make something sound good but hardly anyone today can actually “sing”

[@contodamife6462]

Kiki Dee se parece a Anni -Frid "Frida" del grupo Abba. Tremendos Elton y Kiki!

[@Jim-kb2if]

Kiki was always a brilliant live performer before this performance..she was so underated as an artist..such a shame she never got the recognition she deserved.

[@dammmmmm640]

If the Queen wouldn't have performed in this show.....the Elton John's performance would have been the greatest 💥💥💥💥💥

[@debbiegubala5429]

KiKi opened up for Elton at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, MI in 1973....my boyfriend took me to see Elton . One of our first dates.. and it's been Elton ever since...46 years an counting...the ticket was only $8.50....oh and that boyfriend? He's my husband now..for 43 years....

[@kenouryios]

Awesome story , god bless you both .

[@debbiegubala5429]

Thanks Jim K.

[@digitbreaker6494]

Any big plans for the anniversary you don’t have reply but it would be nice

[@mengxu3277]

so beautiful Love

[@gradetwelve5799]

Dude definitely didnt go breaking your heart!

[@susanb2015]

Summer of 76 when this song was constantly on the radio was the best summer.

[@shaq666uk]

Elton smashing that piano is a joy to watch

[@caztaca36]

Her voice was amazing!!

[@laguardalunas]

Si, en otros conciertos es aburrido

[@Chappomusic]

Still is !

[@dan7893]

Elton John has really become a skilled tenor in the early 80s + falsetto.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

This is definitely one of the highlights of Live Aid. The energy. Musicianship. They are having a blast!

[@harm7602vicount-Visconti]

Just lovely. I really miss those days. We should revive this and get together again around the world. Instead of what we’re heading for now…

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

Elton John's performance is up there with Freddie's on this day. Smashed the fuck out of it!

[@backrowbrighton]

I agree.

[@Kingfisher1215]

Phil played both venues. Started in London and flew to Philly to play there.

[@hannaj4032]

Elton was always a showman but for the record he’s the one who ran back stage and proclaimed Queen had stolen the show.

[@JohnConboy1]

Couldn't have put it better myself 👏👏👏

[@trevorbeatty7267]

@@hannaj4032 The only reason that Elton ran back and proclaimed that Queen had "stolen the show"... Was because Queen's performance had stolen the show. Elton had a great performance but Queen's rose to, and transcended, how big Live Aid 1985 really was. Playing your hits for your fans is one thing but completely merging with a worldwide audience is something else altogether. Argue "who's better" all you want but in 1985, for 20 minutes, the entire world was in the palm of Freddie Mercury's hand. Queen simply provided the world the greatest 20 mins of rock showmanship in the history of music. And the proof is everyone, young and old, keeps going back to the videos to re-live it or experience it for the first time. Live Aid 1985 gathered the best of the best music talent in the world and from the best of the best only Queen took it to another level. A level unheard of and and thus, 37 yrs later, it is still talked about today. And you don't have to take my word for it...take Elton John's...easily one of the top 10 rock icons in music history...a man who has put on, or watched, some of the greatest concerts on earth...and he said Queen "stole the show."

[@JimBrown-bv2hf]

I just love ki ki full of energy and georgous ❤

[@jackwise]

I imagine the privilege of being in that concert. Incredible performance by Elton John and Kiki., And all the band's excellent and talented musicians.

[@sophielegault2278]

39 years ago today the most iconic concert happened at Wembley Stadium🎶❤️🫶🏻

[@user-ye3nm3uy5h]

Saw Kiki at The Plough Torrington last year She still has it!!

[@timmason1033]

WOW!! hadnt seen the live aid concert in a long time. the band was killer. the horns were amazing. wish elton used them more in concerts. Kiki Dee was spectacularly spot on. She is so talented as a song writer also as Elton recorded a few of her songs including "Sugar on the Floor" and "Hard luck Story". Great songs. Great Concert. thanks for posting!!!

[@diananovelo8325]

I love how in the music video of this song, Kiki was all shy and here she's dancing and jumping, having the time of her life 💖💖💖

[@JamesBrewerDJ]

Fucking amazing....why is there no music like this anymore......breaks my heart!

[@Kronse2601]

Dude... don't go breaking your heart. ;)

[@DaffierPig6843]

There is still music like this around Its just underground

[@danielmoagro7094]

this is WONDERFUL!

[@RightAsAlways5759]

This was such a fun performance ❤

[@mrmichael972]

They really nailed the vocals. Great job.

[@mrs_rick_s]

Watched this entire show live when I was 17..still watching the same performances at 56! Kiki ❤ The good energy is just so palatable..everyone getting their groove on..for free..for the best human reason…and like 90% of the entire planet joined in the minutes…hope those starving kids learned how to feed themselves too! Thanks friends!

[@richardwitherow5289]

I was 17 as well, watching spellbound all weekend!

[@mazz1430]

Damn I didn’t know ziggy stardust preformed with Elton john and took Kiki’s place 🤔

[@kor4801]

Ahhahah

[@robbyled]

Ziggy & Rocketman are good friends

[@jackieguccione94]

GOOD LIVE performance

[@johndale8614]

Powerful live pipes, for sure. That's rare

[@Math_Pullen]

Seems like the best crowd to play in front of. They were so engaged

[@bryannelson6139]

Kiki is still looking fabulous and singing great. I think she has gotten more beautiful as she has gotten older.

[@RosePetal17]

Everyone is comparing Kiki to DB but she reminds me of Frida (ABBA) in the 80s. Check out "Something's Going On" by Frida (trivia alert: produced by Phil Collins ;)

[@gahloot]

Difference is, Frida was drop dead gorgeous.

[@swampwitch6133]

@@gahloot and your saying Kiki isn't? you nee to have your eyes checked man because Kiki is beautiful as a performer and as a woman.

[@gahloot]

@@swampwitch6133 LMAO David Bowie looked better.

[@swampwitch6133]

@@gahloot Dude you must be blind in one eye and the other one glass, I bet you get all hot watching Justin Beiber's Ass.

[@SmartRobot-wc2fb]

@@swampwitch6133 It's sad Kiki didn't want to pursue or just got bloked from having a better career and role in the music industry...she had almost everything...

[@TheNostalgiaFiend]

Every song in this concert was sped up.....like him haha love it 👀👀👀👀🤫🤩

[@barayam5343]

was cocaine up! hahahaha

[@josephconsoli4128]

This seemed like yesterday. We had the TV on with visitors and we kept glancing to see who was on next. Damn, does time fly. Look how young Elton looks! I've loved this song from a kid when it first came out till this day. It still have a freshness about it. A great song from a time when much change was right on the horizon.

[@michaelflowers5712]

Davey Johnson (guitarist) just celebrated his 3000th show with Elton John (Oct 1 2019-Saskatoon Canada)!!

[@Kingfisher1215]

I remember live aid. Watched on a tube tv with a single speaker. Imagine seeing this today with the tv technology and surround sound.

[@kymsheba]

Kiki Dee rocks like a goddess, one of the most talented in our generation, always forever loved by her fans x

[@marcospimentel603]

Kiki Dee young forever!!! You're so beatifull...

[@tiffanysmith3950]

This is how it is done. Awesome performance. Huge difference in this and some of today's music.

[@aob505]

Elton sure looks like he had his "coffee" fix before the show, it's quite an energetic performance.

[@epichorselegs3048]

no this comment made me so sad

[@rizqiramadhan546]

Pretty sure he looks energetic because he missing his glasses

[@alexwilkinson1689]

I hear he used to have about 100 sugars in his coffee

[@willkittwk]

Maybe his husband put a little too much caffeine in his cup. Lol

[@maryanne79]

I'd have a 'coffee fix' too for such a performance.. to be fair though Elton always used to perform like that 110%

[@KonguNaadu]

great song

[@chloe7732]

Kiki dee be out here looking like David bowie

[@simonealexander7313]

Nah - that's just the 80s

[@TheDavidbooth]

Sure as hell looks better there than that boy look she had in the original video!

[@santaflow133]

Ziggy Stardust*

[@jackdull5699]

I thought she looked like Sheena Easton at first. She looked great even with that 80s hairstyle.

[@finn.hahn1912]

@@TheDavidbooth hell no she was bautiful in the original video ... definitley better than here

[@Math_Pullen]

She came out of the bullpen. Right out of the back up singers to a a huge standing ovation

[@staticmonkey8436]

I actually didn’t realize that at all!! Good catch!

[@JulyN78]

One of my childhood songs. I remember little me in front of the mirror dancing to it.

[@jasnapanic3621]

Lovely song even now when I'm much older😊😊😊😊

[@raelmochizuki]

Me either! My mom used to listen to this every day in the 80s!

[@manicpixi3dream]

you sure she's kiki dee? it's david bowie

[@rupertigu3302]

No....its your mother..old and spooky

[@TypicalMan]

@@rupertigu3302 Wow, you got me dude, keep learning those jokes from your local kids book

[@ilovecops5499]

He ius David Bowire for shyures!!!

[@notmarcopolo16]

:v

[@bryce3754]

It hur hair style

[@swhmetta]

Kiki's voice was still rockin then!

[@paulsimpson2060]

Unlike Elton's, David Paton who is playing the bass guitar would have been the better singer, but I know it is Elton's song.

[@ehinspections]

This song will always take me back, to 1976, and Elena, the one that got away...

[@davidpridham3741]

As a big fan during his classic era - this song/non album cut 45 single seemed like a formula commercial duet sell- out in 1976. Huge song that summer - number 1 for weeks on both sides of the pond. This live version is vastly superior to 45 rpm version that was played on AM radio. Really enjoyed this version. I was 23 at the time of Live Aid in Ottawa Canadá - a friend had his parents house and swimming pool for the weekend. Big party. We wheeled the colour TV onto the patio ...with live aid piped through his stereo speakers at max volume. It was 95 degree hot - and everyone was gathered around the tv set watching our music idols and enjoying cold beer.....great time to be young. Elton, paul McCartney, Queen, Bowie, Clapton, U2, dire straits, and newer acts like simple minds, electrovox....then the show started in Philly..

[@kevinlongman007]

Kiki Dee always had a great voice.

[@NPA1001]

Ray Cooper always brings so much energy to these performances

[@davidjohnson1654]

What a fabulous and energetic performance by all! And you can tell from the original 1976 promo video, and this live performance, that Elton and Kiki have such good chemistry! The intangibles like that really matter in taking a song to the next level, as good as the physical aspects of singing, playing, etc. are. I love this! This song takes me back to my childhood, 5 years old, Summer of '76, living in North St. Louis, on Warren and 14th St. :)

[@BlasiDJ]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Just pure and great talent here!!

[@eddie_rmx]

Amo as músicas do Elton John ❤👏💜💘❤️

[@lucilovecraft1621]

Elton in his cocaine heyday. This is a great live performance . Love it ✌️

[@TypicalMan]

I like how everyone said, oh no that's sad to another comment about elton and cocaine but nobody says anything here

[@septemberjanuary4636]

The 80's were everyones cociane heyday...

[@RolandElliottFirstG]

Kiki Dee rocks

[@perryharper3085]

Kiki Dee is a beautiful lady and Elton picked a great lady for this song 😊

[@Yvone0707]

Originally Elton wanted to record this song with Dusty Springfield who backed out due to illness. Glad it was Kiki who got to sing the duet.. It worked out better in my opinion.

[@bradleythomas27]

Banging live rendition, great pace and great to see a horn section too!

[@lostdaze1145]

Believe beautiful people are here and will always be... From 1985 to nobody knows it🎉

[@carlahubbs3602]

It's great to see them perform the song live

[@sleeeper88]

Elton was on his game that night

[@grocerygamer]

I just love the guy playing the bongos! He fucking went for it!

[@stevemanleycbg.5232]

Kiki dee looks fab!

[@robintaylor680]

1985 Elton John was when I first Discovered Elton John as a little kid watching MTV I’m still standing video

[@dawnagordon2333]

Love this and song

[@johnnyrotundo6483]

Jeez, the talent on that stage. They nailed the shit out of it. sounded awesome. Elton was a beast, and she sounded divine.

[@AnAmericanGirl4Sure]

I have always loved this song, hum it often even though I can't hit the notes anymore. Haven't heard it in Ages.

[@yevheniihabai1559]

it looks great and it sounds even better

[@steventodd5876]

Outstanding performance absolute gem of a song ❤

[@irvingaguilarqueen]

Incredible performance!! 💖💖😘😍😘😍😍🎉🎶🔊

[@lindaelson6045]

Love this song and the way it's played!

[@IozziEric]

Wow! This is better than the studio version!

[@AnaLuciaPMassa]

Covid 19 quarentena o melhor a fazer é curtir as melhores músicas pra aliviar a tensão. Mais alguém assim? 17/04/2020 🇧🇷 Amo Elton John ❤

[@99cachorro]

Kiki Dee has such a beautiful tone!

[@dennishartley6053]

I love KiKi Dee

[@stil370]

What a Superstar!!!

[@jimmatherly]

Ray Cooper is always so much fun to watch. Really important to EJ’s career....

[@svetlanabogomolova6760]

I ADORE THIS AMAZING SONG!!!!!!!

[@mathmusic1490]

Total excitement! Awesome!! THIS IS LIVE FOLKS. wow.

[@jimmydyne]

LOVE this version. Full of energy etc.. Got to love EJ - national treasure!!!

[@glonn]

Kiki Dee sounding amazing!

[@tlmessage9196]

The brass in place of orchestrals really does something for me

[@Munrobagger1976]

Completely nailed this performance of one of my favourite ever songs! Which was number one just weeks before I was born too!

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

Absolutely smashed it, but was it in any doubt?

[@markr.devereux3385]

Elton really brought it. I enjoy this iconic track.

[@israelviteofficial4491]

necesitamos un live aid como este en nuestra actualidad

[@RSIMPORTED]

Que sonzeira.. Grêmio pra sempre campeão mundial 🇪🇪

[@Nippurify]

i'm in love with kiki dee

[@chax2004]

Me too. She's so hot!!

[@casablance8946]

Don't go breaking her heart!

[@valevallejo4554]

She's so cute

[@eileenryan4788]

Purify I'm in love with Elton John 47 years I've been listening to him and loving him he's my sweetie I'm still standing

[@swampwitch6133]

I know me too, have you watched any of her interviews? No only is she beautiful as a performer but a a person as well, she is so positive. It's too bad today's performers most of them all we hear is negative crap come from them.

[@CHEMIN22-s6y]

라이브에이드는 퀸만 알았었는데...여러 멋진 음악가들이 있군요!!!! 엘튼 존 이라니... ㄷㄷㄷ 매카트니 형님까지... 굿굿

[@anjuvima229]

Espectacular Elton como siempre 😻🥳😬🥳😬🥳

[@gabriellelont856]

Elton saw how good his pal Fred did and had to really up his coffee fix to match that energy...

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY PAULINE MATTHEWS "KIKI DEE" (MARCH 6, 2022)

[@mariannaleao9234]

Muito contagiante essa apresentação deles no Live Aid!!!

[@ClaudioEtzhagas]

Kiki Dee strong women, congratulations

[@fabiodejesuscamargoeletricista]

Best performance of Elton John and Kiki Dee.

[@gogoyubari366]

Kiki Dee is amazing!

[@maneee635]

That Guy on the Drums is GOING OFF WITH HIS HANDS

[@bruceski2133]

What does that mean?

[@manuelmachucabarrera9396]

Legend song

[@SophiahKoikasWindyQueen]

amazing sound for a live version. no back tracks

[@Mr.RodrigoGomez]

The great David Paton on bass guitar 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@vassa1972]

Great video loved the song still