Howard Jones - Hide & Seek at Live Aid 1985

[@ersway]

This is the live aid song I view more often than any other, first class 👌

[@Nick-iq5gi]

Get on a piano that was not his, adjust the mike, a touch on the keys to suss where they are. Then bang that out in front of billions without any effort. Unbelievable talent. Thanks Howard!!! I was 17 at the time. Your lyrics were well advanced. Top man!!

[@volkerstadie8591]

You are goddamn right!

[@Nick-iq5gi]

@@volkerstadie8591 Thanks!!

[@nickhaswell6011]

Yep and phil collins said to howard be careful piano is a bit out of tune so had to really press the keys to make sure it responded well

[@fu6817]

I read that and thought he's blind.

[@vaughanrhodes4992]

Only just found this gem. I was absolutely knocked out with this single when it first was released. This live acoustic version emphasises what a superb, musician, live singer and writer he is,. You don’t see this often with current pop stars . OMG I’ve turned into my Dad

[@MrEvanTea]

Humble guy, real musician and proper pop star.

[@JoeyOMusic]

Good words!

[@hojofan]

This is probably the one of the most underrated performances of Live Aid. It's absolutely brilliant!! Howard, you sound so great regardless of the conditions that you were playing in that hot day in July with a less than perfect functioning piano. True talent. I think this is probably the best version of "Hide and Seek"...period!! Peace & Best Wishes! --Kim

[@51MontyPython]

What do you mean less than functioning piano? I didn't notice anything wrong with it. What did I miss?

[@MsKatie574]

It sounds cliché, but back in the 80’s there were so many pop stars with real talent who could play proficiently and didn’t need auto tune… 🙂❤️

[@hojofan]

@@MsKatie574 So true!

[@MsKatie574]

@@hojofan , I love this version of the song! Easily in my top 5 Live Aid list….😀 When the crowd sing their little part, I get a wee lump in my throat and a tear in my eye… 😀❤️

[@hojofan]

@@MsKatie574 Can you imagine being Howard up there on the stage all by himself in front of that crowd? Wow. I miss the 80's. I was still 16 years old when Live Aid took place. Life seemed so much simpler then. I miss those days.

[@ziggygasroversf.c2716]

A (Highlight) flawless performance from young Howard which should be classed as one of the best performances on that historic day. Everybody raves on about Queen, U2 (Blah blah blah) etc but surely this is much, much better. Here's a guy, alone on stage playing to a packed Wembley Stadium. Most artists would crumble at the thought. But Howard gave the greatest performance of his life. Thanks Howard.

[@giovannidironza7929]

I Agree.. maybe the best performance in Live Aid ..surely the most exciting.

[@andyg4082]

I absolutely agree with you. Howard on his lonesome on the the piano. No one but himself. I was proud of Howard that day and still am to this very day. Outstandingly excellent performance by the legend hojo.

[@julieevans3426]

Yeah,I believe that he had and still has more class than most musicians or even most celebrities,today!

[@amohanjazz]

Yes... I agree... his performance here is electrifying and full of overwhelming emotion...when the crowd sings along it is as if time stops and everyone is united in this song and its sublime sentiments....

[@mfrazer2598]

Excellent prrformance! Didn't sound like he was nervous in front of that gigantic crowd except that it is a bit faster than usual 😁

[@giovannidironza7929]

By far the best performance in Live Aid.

[@ianeverley9839]

BAD by U2 was the best performance at Live Aid, but Howard always delivers brilliant performances, still today where he has found a different meaning for the lyrics. It is now HOPE that is found, rather than IT.

[@jamesrobert680]

Queen was by far the best.

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

I agree, Howard stole the show. This will still be played a century from now. Awesome !

[@martinkooistra7867]

Freddie whipped the crown into a frenzy. Howard took them to a state of reflection with an audicious, defiant, and quietly beautiful performance.

[@aimeedavidson4667]

Well said!

[@alessandroarcuri209]

Freddie knew what everyone expected from Queen, and he delivered. Howard Jones had a lot more to prove (since he was still a rising star) and he delivered the exact opposite of what everyone expected, stunning everyone (including myself).

[@brucelee9750]

Howard's live performance was absolutely sublime. His vocals were brilliant, but he also showed the "World" what a talented pianists he really is aswell. This performance was and still is the standout of Live Aid to me. Even when I listen to it today, it is as sharp and fresh as it was all those years ago. Total respect to Howard Jones, the artist that has stood the test of time. I salute you. ✊🙏👏👏👏

[@Dubliner812]

One genius and a piano. That's all that was needed here. Simply fantastic...Goosebumps when the crowd sing the choruses with him too...

[@outpost31737]

Better days back then. I miss the 80's what we have now is horrendous.

[@jodyk4909]

I love everything about this video--the guts of a gentle young guy taking the stage alone in front of 75,000...Howard's smile--his obvious joy, Howard's beautiful voice, the piano, the tempo, the lyrics, his hair and outfit--everything. This is just perfect. In recent concerts Howard said he was flying during this performance, when the crowd started singing with him. Watching this video makes me fly, too. Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@denisej4813]

A live performance, organised at relatively short notice, no backing band, a piano that was apparently a bit temperamental, a complex and challenging song: so much could have gone wrong here, but I just love how Howard trusted himself, his song and the audience to bring it home. Priceless.

[@musicman920]

This was a major highlight on a day full of highlights...The great Howard Jones with one of his best ever songs...That single voice, the brilliant piano playing, The audience singing along The day etc, it just ticked all the boxes and some...Watching live on the day I got chills/goose bumps, and every time I have watched it since it has the same effect

[@jodyk4909]

I agree--since I've "found it" I keep playing it over and over. For the first day and a half, I wept each time. I love this performance!!

[@theryhthmicchiseller6198]

I was in the audience - if asked by friends...he was the best..

[@MsKatie574]

Yes! It’s beautiful...everything about it! And when the audience sings along with the chorus,,.. ❤️A stunning performance from Live Aid, which seems to have been overshadowed by other ‘ big’ performances on the day...

[@christopherunfus8962]

This is my favorite performance from Live Aid. Wish I'd been there but I was only 3 years old.

[@mcardlehaslanded]

I was 12 years old, and in that crowd somewhere. It's so powerful and moving hearing the crowd sing those lines. 72, 000 people singing "hope you find it in everything that you see. Hope you find me in you". Absolutely beautiful. And what a lovely and talented man. Love this song, and this performance so much. x

[@misskelsishane18]

Howard Jones is an amazing musician! His piano playing is truly spectacular! He is my hero! I have remained a fan from day one-beautiful voice, beautiful soul!! Love you Howard, Michelle

[@ZarasDad07]

Me too

[@diasciapink7558]

@@ZarasDad07 was so lucky to see Howard live 2 years ago. His sheer talent hasn't faded

[@JohnArchbell]

Went to see Howard at the London Palladium last Saturday (25/5/19) as part of his Transform tour - he used this great song as the set starter on piano, with just him playing. He told the story about Live Aid and how much it meant to him to hear Wembley singing his song. He then said “How about we all recreate that night now?” - And we did. It was incredible. He had so much energy - bounding about on stage and then taking breaks in between to do acoustic numbers. Highly recommended to see live!

[@ML-xh6rd]

Jealous here. Would absolutely love to see him live.

[@gibraltarbritish6871]

Sold

[@gary6487]

Just wandered around an 80s festival near my house. He just happened to be on. I could walk round the whole perimeter with some pretty clear views of the stage. It was late afternoon and he did a 50 minute set which sounded absolutely brilliant. Really enjoyed it. Didn’t know every song but knew quite a few. He can still sing in 2021 although his stage costume was a bit daft. I’m no fan of the guy- well I am now. And I didn’t even pay.

[@JohnArchbell]

@@gary6487 lucky you!

[@cameronprior4698]

Met him in the mid-nineties. Used to write his mum at his fan club. Such a talented and inspiring person ♥️.

[@grxengine6188]

I was 16 and new to the piano but always a Howard Jones fan. This was the first time I’d heard this song and I was floored. Still am.

[@andrewsmith2757]

I'm so glad this was included on the official "Live Aid" DVD. A lot of decent material wasn't. It really shows Howard's piano skills like no other performance I've seen does.

[@kramerladen4508]

I thought he played more songs than they were on the DVD, didn´t he?

[@andrewsmith2757]

@@kramerladen4508 - No he played this one only. It was Freddie Mercury's piano. His full band was in the US so he couldn't play many songs.

[@kramerladen4508]

@@andrewsmith2757 Thank you very much. I always thought he played also "What it love" but it was really long ago

[@alandolan7125]

The performance of his life!!

[@tammybrant477]

I just saw him in concert last Friday and he closed the show with this song. He said that this performance was the biggest accomplishment of his career. He was very emotional about it.

[@brendanyoung2026]

Absolutely amazing performance, from a total genius.

[@Esther_In_SoCal]

How did I never see this until now??? Loved his 80s music 💗

[@Esther_In_SoCal]

@Howard Jone you're a fake account who doesn't even know spell his name correct and posting the same comment on comments made years ago.

[@MrJdp1968]

My favourite song from the 80’s and Howard’s finest work,it’s a masterpiece

[@faberking]

What a fantastic performance!!!I love his songs!!!

[@AntPDC]

A highlight for me on that day! Tears.

[@soylandtennis9472]

How on earth can anyone give this brilliant song a thumps down.

[@fa0676]

Played this as an encore at the London Palladium the other night. 38 years on it still hasn't aged. And he said that the crowd singing it back to him meant so much. Brilliant musician and a humble man.

[@retronicsmythe2320]

Just suddenly realised how excellent his piano playing was here. We knew him for great synthesiser playing but his technique here is superb. Loving this in 2020.

[@Mr343Turbo]

Saw Howard a couple nights ago as a Valentines gift to my wife. What an amazing soul, really enjoyed that show!!

[@galenmarick8850]

Soooooo damn cool! Best Live Aid solo ever..... "one more, one more....!!!!!!"

[@joebeirne8197]

One of my favourite moments of Live Aid. Howard Jones.....simply magnificent ❤

[@mike67able]

Best solo performance of the day.. Queen of course no.1.... but to sit there piano sing to thousands just a one off brilliant performance and What a beautiful piece of music...

[@julieevans3426]

I think Howard had guts to get up in front of a packed stadium all by his lonesome with just a piano and a microphone!I don't know if I could've done that even if I had his talent,which I don't!

[@paolopiergentili3839]

Guys, don't forget Elvis Costello's all you need is love... It was wild with his Telecaster

[@garypritchett8136]

Just got home after seeing H at Birmingham Symphony Hall. He started the show with this, my favourite HJ tune. Gives me goosebumps every time, such a nice guy too, he’s still got it!

[@Deletepleased]

Big fan of Howard Jones in the 80’s. And for good reason after enjoying this beautiful look back!

[@chriskirby2334]

Saw Howard in Dallas this summer. Awesome performance. He opened with this song after describing to us this performance at Live Aid.

[@GrauzoneBay]

2020 I am so stunned and overwhelmed by a performance I had NEVER expected

[@petemitchel5622]

Fabulously brilliant 👏

[@kramsniggah4333]

Wow, We were there and looking back Howard seemed to disappear into the mists but now, I remember belting this out as we sang along! Great performer and a very talented musician and songwriter, big thanks to the uploader!!

[@timdelongchamp1597]

I saw him tonight and Honolulu, he played this song to a small crowd, there is probably 100 maybe a couple hundred in this venue and this song was absolutely amazing. I can tell you that everybody in the crowd was singing the song and it was amazing. Such an amazing song and such an amazing Entertainer this concert was incredible.

[@JoeyOMusic]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much, Howard! ❤️🎹🎶🙏🏻

[@sj196704]

Saw Howard today and he played this beautiful song on piano was truly wonderful

[@sandrafaith]

39 years ago today, I remember watching as much as I could ❤

[@petemitchel5622]

Forget Queen, this was the best performance of live aid..

[@PhobiaGuy]

i remeber when he released this and i thought OMG Howard what have you done! BUT, it grew on me, and now i realise it's brilliance! He just did our town festival concert and he was amazing, i got to see one of my heros of the synth, and for free, jealous much?

[@YJMusic72]

Brilliant song, brilliant musician, brilliant performance! Absolutely love this version of Hide and Seek! Recorded it on both audio and video casette, at the time and must have played those tapes at least 200 times! ; ) Great to see and hear it in such high quality, here. Thanks! I really enjoyed it!

[@patodonohoe2759]

Not sure how many times I have heard this, must be thousands, no many thousands. On the day it was shear brilliance and really moving. It is a very close call in my book between you and Freddy and you had a fraction of the time. Words cannot describe the utter magnitude of the quality of your performance. Thank You.

[@roihesse9174]

Fantastisch! Wir waren damals™, vor mittlerweile 34 Jahren, am Fernseher dabei. Komplett.

[@kramerladen4508]

leider nur am Fernseher, ich war 15 und meine Eltern haben nicht erlaubt, dass ich hinfliege. Es war ein Jahr zu früh für mich :-(

[@ufgtr1992]

Never get tired of this song! I unfortunately didn't see Howard on the day at Live Aid, but finally happy to own it on DVD. In my opinion, the definitive version of the wonderful Hide and Seek.

[@sj196704]

saw Howard live in 2013 and he was excellent

[@angelomezzadri2463]

I love this song!😊I'm an italian 61 years old. Bravo Howard!

[@barbigee]

Timeless...I remember watching this when I watched Live Aid in 1985...still love you Howard!! Brilliant!! Suzanne Neese

[@brigids9]

Howard, you have the gift beyond all words.Bless you! :)

[@DarrenVelSatis]

just wonderful, always wonderful, Live Aid was the best day ever in music history ever and never to be repeated. Still that goes without saying.

[@nickevans417]

Such wonderful memories of that day. All day with my friends in front of the biggest TV any of us had. It really felt like THE day of our generation, something to cherish forever.

[@marcusmagico8395]

I thought of this song today. I bought the original album. I came here. I'm glad I did. It is better.

[@TheLadyOnceler]

Beautiful talented man, beautiful performance. Vastly underrated!!

[@ナオミ100ワッツ]

Howard Jones songs are often heavy and dark, coupled with the melody. I like it.

[@sandysmith5524]

The whole day was fantastic. Live Aid wasn't a concert, it was a global event put together in 4 months. Folk of today don't know what the day was like. This was one of the highlights of a day never to be forgotten ✌️

[@theworldsbonkers]

i miss the eighties sooooooo much

[@PetaL72]

Keith Bedford Me too!!!!!

[@klarinetta]

One of the greatest song of the 80's

[@birdman4274]

I agree, along with Agadoo.

[@nickevans417]

There were some great moments on the piano that day for sure, including Phil's bum note! But what I thought, as soon as Howie started, was "Wow, now here's someone who can REALLY play the piano!"

[@annieh2900]

Love his piano playing..😍

[@julieevans3426]

Yeah,you could tell that he had been playing the piano for a long time!I think he said he started taking piano lessons when he was 7-years-old and at first he was'nt too crazy about them.but,he grew to love playing the piano and any other instrument with keys!I'm glad he stuck with those piano lessons!

[@scneese64]

Howard..I watched this when it aired and was so blown away with this performance...I cannot count how many times I've watched & listened to this...your talent is endless, brilliant and I'm still a huge admirer of all of your musical projects. Thank you so much for all the wonderful years of of your music. You're still #1 in my book!! I can listen to you all day, and have!! Love ya bunches!! p.s. How many times can I hit like...if I could hit it 1000 times I would!!!!!!

[@julieevans3426]

He was also supposed to perform "Life In One Day"as an acapella song with a few female back-up singers,but,ran out of time and did'nt get a chance to!That would've been an awesome performance!

[@PetaL72]

This song never really got airplay here in Australia back in the day. Radio was a very strange entity here...I honestly don't understand why this was not given airplay here. Such an awesome song! Beautiful, thought provoking lyrics.

[@1414yorks]

Culture hadn't reached Oz yet in the early 80's!!!

[@PetaL72]

1414yorks ha!

[@jamesrobert680]

One of the surprise packages at Live Aid Wembley.

[@soapy3204]

Out there with his family of listeners and encouraged them to join in and sing along Outstanding!

[@whitstableguy1]

I Feckin Love this! I'll remember that day Saturday 13th July 1985 always and Howard doing Hide & Seek self-accompanied acoustic on the piano, was totally excellent performance!

[@dwbodine]

So happy you posted this, I had it on cassette recorded from the radio in 1985...learned to play it on piano shortly after...boy was I off HAHA!! Absolutely stunning chords...

[@davidtunnicliff5442]

always loved this song. its just special to me. Have to say, I'm not finding it right now.

[@ML-xh6rd]

Times are challenging right now that's for sure Perhaps we don't need to look harder, rather more simply. Look for it in the beauty of a good meal, a flower in nature, the laughter of a child or your own reflection in the mirror.

[@claravoices1]

I saw Howard in concert in Belfast the year before, at the age of 14..My first ever concert, and he blew me away! I used to have my hair like his then too. His music and singing was and still is amazing! 👌🙌🎤🎶

[@davidloughlin2238]

Guy is and always was pure class. Been listening to him forever and he never lets you down.

[@diasciapink7558]

The best performance of the day. Raw. One man and his piano. No antics. I love Howard

[@kellyisraels2763]

This one song performance illustrates the great command of the piano that is Howard Jones. Simple, yet so beautiful in many ways.

[@debmeehan6879]

What a beautiful soul xx

[@008overrated]

It’s 2022 and I still go and listen to this performance by Howard Jones. It’s the mixture of him and the crowd singing along, great stuff.

[@meganlynn4213]

Howard's best live performance!

[@iirachelmadness8677]

Howard’s and ultravox I think gave the best performances at live aid

[@stephenjames1992]

2023 and still watching this excellent performance

[@ViolaM13]

I see this first time, remember there was a Howard Jones. Nowadays I can apprrciate this performance much more. To play solo in front of those many people, all acoustic,,amazing.

[@sonniesays]

Just gonna do a song on the piano.............. and 72,000 people sing along! Wow!

[@LooklikeStevieN]

Beautiful song...wonderful performance...

[@jaylee7150]

Flawless performance from a massively underrated artist this was for me the best performance of live aid!

[@CallmeToddy]

one of the best indeed, truely.

[@giovannidironza7929]

The best

[@christopherdykes9606]

Just saw him last night in concert. Venue held fewer than 200 people! What a contrast - LiveAide audience of millions to our little concert hall. He was amazingly gracious, fun, witty, poignant and sweet. Amazing talent. Sounded as powerful and relevant in 2016 as it did in '83 (when this song was released) and of course in '85.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Great, accurate comment. HJ is a consummate musician, humble and has a big heart. The lyrics attest to this in so many of his songs. The Live Aid performance is perfect and very moving in the way he connects with the audience both at Wembley and watching on television. 'Like To Get To Know You Well's' message of universality and 'Don't Always Look at the Rain's' reference to stopping fights underscores the humanitarian message about the potential for good in the world. Never more apt than in 2020.

[@DreamofTrakehnen]

Just great... take me back to that calm and better time

[@ranieriroberto9322]

Completely forgot this. Thanks for sharing

[@aidanclarke1319]

I agree one of my fav highlights from LIVE-AID !

[@chrisandrews3625]

Undoubtedly the best single song performances of the amazing day 🙏🙏

[@moodyblue1964]

Great song and a great album. It still sounds really good today so many years on. I really like this version though. It's a great performance and a forgotten gem from what was such a beautiful day in so many respects. I still struggle to believe how old we all are when thinking back to that warm summer's day in 1985.

[@tjgr1969]

Beautiful. The god father of electronic music, plays to the masses. A true highlight.

[@allisontucker8319]

brings back good memories of my youth

[@jenw5056]

had a chance to see him in concert last week but I was working :( Love his piano and singing

[@alainbervoets10]

How lucky I was to have watch this live on TV (spent almost myself all day, in fact) I was 18.

[@mattlkc]

brilliant performance. love this song

[@scottthompson9720]

Who wouldnt love this guy? Fantastic song and performance Anyone tired yet of corporate music? Only YOU can stop buying it and support independent music labels

[@KrizzySummerz]

Reminded me of Jackson Browne (Running on Empty) although I think JB was around in the sixties/seventies? I loved this, thx. Your reactions and interpretations add a really special layer to these tunes 🎹🎹🎹

[@flyboy2880]

Simply awesome performance from such a talented musician.

[@davecoalwood9487]

Une Haircut! 😁 Fantastic Performance from the youngster from High Wycombe. Sandwiches AND Howard Jones...Wow! What a Town!

[@DarrenVelSatis]

There was a time when there was nothing at all Nothing at all, just a distant hum There was a being and he lived on his own He had no one to talk to, and nothing to do He drew up the plans, learnt to work with his hands A million years passed by and his work was done And his words were these... Hope you find it in everything, everything that you see Hope you find it in everything, everything that you see Hope you find it, hope you find it Hope you find me in you So she had built her elaborate home with it's ups and it's downs, its rains and it suns She decided that her work was done, time to have fun and she found a game to play Then as part of the game She completely forgot where she'd hidden herself And she spent the rest of her time Trying to find the parts Hope you find it in everything, everything that you see Hope you find it in everything, everything that you see Hope you find it, hope you find it Hope you find me in you There was a time when there was nothing at all, nothing at all Just a distant hum

[@krader93]

Nice mullet. I'm a piano player, too. What an inspiration!

[@poomarick3318]

1985 memories !!!