Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) (Live Aid 1985)

Simple Minds performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA 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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[@bradforddillman7671]

I was one of the lucky 90,000 in the crowd that day. At age 17, I didn’t realize that it would be the concert of my life. Oct. 2023 update: I’ll share my personal insanity of that day. My four friends and I got tickets (they were $35 which was around 3x the cost of most big concerts then). But the weekend fell on the same time another trip I had planned with other friends who were going to Wildwood, NJ. So it worked out I’d be dropped off at the concert by those guys on Saturday morning and I’d meet my concert friends at our nosebleed seats. Only problem was, when I got there around 9 am, the seats were empty because my friends had worked their way onto the field. Problem was, they were my ride home, back to the Poconos, which is two hours away). So I snuck past security and wandered through a crowd of 90,000 teenagers looking for my “friends.” Bear in mind Cel phones didn’t exist. If I didn’t find them, I’d be stuck in Philadelphia at age 17. My mother didn’t even know I was at the concert! I found my friends about 40 yards from the stage. Right in front of that big television monitor in the middle of JFK. It only took less than a half hour to find them. It was a miracle.

[@myarae4108]

omg i would love to hear abt it!!! i’m 14 and i love all the 70s and 80s music , i wish i was alive for this

[@bradforddillman7671]

mya rae, it’s almost hard to believe it’s been so long. I’m roughly the same age as Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall (the other “students” were actually years older.) We saw “The Breakfast Club” at the movies the same summer as Live Aid. At no time did we think it was some big cultural movement or whatever, but 35 years later, I guess it was. Bravo for liking the old songs by the way!

[@myarae4108]

Tom Raski oh wow that’s amazing!!! i’ve always loved the breakfast club grease dirty dancing footloose....etc. what was the most memorable performance at live aid??

[@bradforddillman7671]

mya rae, for my friends and I, it was Led Zeppelin, but The Cars, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The Pretenders and even Madonna were some of our favorites. There were so many that day, just keep surfing KZbin. They’re all on there.

[@myarae4108]

Tom Raski ill go watch them all!! thank you for sharing

[@Blue_KN1GHT]

It’s crazy how good he sounds live.

[@AceDeclan]

Dude can’t sing….

[@manictree5436]

@@AceDeclan How's that?

[@irielion3748]

? I was just thinking how ropey this is!

[@zacm9747]

@@AceDeclan IDK that was some impressive vibrato in his voice.

[@bobinscotland]

@@AceDeclan It's amazing how you get people criticising a live performance BEFORE autotune came along and made it impossible to sing REAL live.

[@commonsenseworld]

The 80s were the best years to be a teen ever!

[@bicyclist2]

AMEN!

Yes!

[@sistemasgpo.davilatextil4469]

That's right!

[@sergiogarcia4347]

Amen brother!!

[@muriellegarnier3375]

❤🥰🙏

[@kbonh22]

Back when it didn't matter that you looked like a high school teacher, as long as you had talent.

[@SleepExports]

This

[@TopPrintModel]

Facts!

[@paisleyprincess7996]

If you remember this song and Live Aid, you are the Gen X nation! Breakfast Club, Live Aid, and good music. The 80s! Miss those days

[@ΚαλλίστηΒλάχου-ι3ι]

I think that every generation is blessed to have access to all these amazing things you mentioned. So let’s make today special in our own special way cause we still can.

[@myarae4108]

i’m gen z and i’m all for this music 🥰

[@blueg8731]

Same here

[@feecolling9094]

Miss this times

[@nemoco99]

And Futurama!

[@hpfullenwarth67600]

RIP to John Giblin, bassist of Simple Minds in 1985. He died the 14 may 2023, aged 71 years old. 😢😢🎸

[@sonjacubek9914]

Oh, excactly 2 months after my Father, R..I.P. John, thank you for the Music

[@philiplauzon1743]

Man that drummer is on 🔥 raw power and precision, amazing pocket and feel

[@TK-ec5bv]

Mel Gaynor

[@gtripmusic2906]

I think the original was programmed by a drum machine making it more impressive that he got the vibe down

[@andreirlmeier]

The tempo is way too high

[@Zaraduba]

@@gtripmusic2906 The original is Mel Gaynor too

[@Brett-mw5rk]

Cocaine too. Definitely on the Charlie

[@keno1069]

I can't believe that this was almost 40 years ago. My, how the time has gone by.

[@ThePwig]

They are absolutely killing that song

[@TASIAawful1]

I remember sharing a taxi with a young man many many years ago on Crete we chatted a lot and when he got out off the taxi he said to me don’t you forget about me. I never saw him again but I’ve never forgotten him. Hope he had a blessed life.

[@jord5653]

Hope both of you got a happy life

[@francispetrel]

That's lovely mate!

[@danieldambrosio50]

I hope he wasn't a serial killer lol

[@danieldambrosio50]

I hope he wasn't a serial killer lol

[@JSMaruca]

And he’s truly singing the song there live, no auto tune or vocal enhancement. I miss the days when it has to be *real*.

[@henrysantos7160]

Best era of music 80s-90s Never get old

[@АндКузнецов]

В 90е написано очень много хорошей музыки,но 90е определяют такой хлам,как гранж и евро-дэнс..

[@bengaljam4550]

On that day in 1985 I woke up at 6AM and recorded the entire 18 hrs of Live Aid on VHS. Took up 3 tapes. Still have them.

[@mattiemclean9882]

Me too! Then I spent the rest of the summer watching them back!

[@Terk131]

Man I would love a copy, mine was destroyed years back during a hurricane

[@mattiemclean9882]

Except mine was on Betamax! No really!

[@teddieacosta5299]

Would apprciate it lots if you can send a copy to me...

[@cindyoteri1895]

Did the same. Unfortunately don't have the tapes anymore

[@ayatollahofarocknrolla403]

The number 1 song of the entire 1980's! I've watched the ending of The Breakfast Club a hundred times just to watch Johnny Bender put the earing in his ear, raise his fist in the air and then have Don't You Forget About Me start blazing away as he crosses the football field....

[@Navjeet92]

Thanks for making me cry :')

[@TheElectricBallroom]

They offered it to Billy Idol first. I can totally hear that, but it's the definitive Simple Minds song. Great drummer.

[@bullred9498]

TheElectricBallroom That drummer is going ham

[@bogus696996]

@@TheElectricBallroom I'd love to hear Billy Idol sing this...

[@pedropoma4195]

Now Bumblebee :')

[@JFK-1984]

That drummer is on point wowww got to love this❤

[@johnwhodat8135]

Whenever this song comes on my car radio I guarantee the volume goes up.

[@kidistight]

Of course no matter where I am and no matter my age. Instantly just takes me back to the 80's.

[@lisabradford8180]

me too!

[@brigidolopez2708]

Mine too

[@nostromo7928]

Me too. 😀

[@larswara2124]

Same same!! :-)

[@stepheng9746]

I live in Philadelphia. I was 13 years old. I remember I was out riding my bike and it had to be 130 degrees outside. I came home into our air conditioned living room and sat on the floor for 13 hours and watched this. My father taped (we still have the tapes) on VHS. Such a memorable day.

[@thepolarbear8449]

Is bengaljam bengaljam your father?

[@KenCostlow]

After they tore JFK Stadium down, what replaced it?

[@stepheng9746]

Ken Costlow it was torn down for years and then they built Lincoln Financial Field. Probably like 20 years later.

[@stepheng9746]

But the new field is nowhere near where Jfk was

[@stepheng9746]

Nebojša Mickov huh?

[@chuckiepeoples]

The beginning guitar riff is insane. 0:20

[@Adam-oy4ix]

So glad to be born in '69....the 80's was amazing for music as a teenager...

[@buscem00]

Even better I was born in 57 and got the hear all the 60s music!

[@RichardAugsten]

I was born in 69 too and my oldest brother was born in 57. I think being born in the 40's would have been cool because you would have been able to experience the birth of rock and roll.

[@chimchimcharoo56]

he's a good singer, he actually sounds like he does on the audio track

[@minty_Joe]

Jim Kerr was and still is a great singer. 😃

[@irielion3748]

Ropey in parts.

[@zacm9747]

@@irielion3748 it's a pretty difficult song I can't imagine it being any easier live.

[@samuelgonzalez1392]

This guy's FREAKING voice! how have I never realized how great of a singer he is??? Probably cause I've never heard a live show.

[@iroczo6627]

No concert now or in the future will ever beat this one, period!😊80’s for life.

[@nicolakirton2252]

Live Aid, put together by Bob Geldof and, this is never mentioned anything like enough, by Scotsman Midge Ure, who I strongly feel never got the credit he deserved. Without Midge Ure, who performed at the Wembley end of Live Aid, there would have been no Band Aid - there would have been no legendary song for all the ages - Do They Know Its Christmas?, which can easily rank alongside John Lennon's War Is Over and Imagine, because it is absolutely timeless. Midge Ure may not have been the PUBLIC face of Live Aid, but he did make an enormous contribution to this event, and that should never be forgotten. While Geldof was all about how great am I doing this, Midge Ure was the exact opposite and just quietly got on with it in the background most of the time.

[@joelbrittenour8197]

Really , yes they're good. I was in Seattle RUSH 40 concert. Awesome

[@bebacaribena]

You're right!!!

[@blackman5867]

We should organise another Live Aid to be honest

[@iroczo6627]

@@blackman5867 It will be a disaster, there is not enough good music, quality singers or bands to make that concert a classic one like this one.🙄

[@bryanthunders2046]

He hits that OooOooOOOooahhhh so perfect

[@pesoff]

The energy in Mel's drumming is insane. Jim's vocals legendary as always and the whole band is on point.

[@aXisofmusic]

This song has been written for big stadium concerts like this.

[@marcellolaginhas7370]

So is Alive n Kickin

[@jimziemer474]

I believe it was written for the movie The Breakfast Club.

[@sirvileminds]

@@jimziemer474 Yep, written for the film, which is easily one of the most definitive teen films ever.

[@iluvpepi]

I’m so grateful that KZbin is available so that we older folks can relive some great memories. 🙏🏼

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Man, the vibrato in his voice at 0:50 and throughout the song is absoloutly unreal and such an iconic part of this tune.

[@briansmyla8696]

Nothing compares to the talent of the 80s bands.

[@laxeystu8096]

And here 4:53

[@hugocorado]

Is a Crazy

[@CrispyBreadcrust]

so good

[@carlosattaf3091]

O mais interessante é que o cara estava cantando sem o retorno

[@stephenwelch3407]

that drummer is giving it some - legend

[@tinasuarez61]

This is 'Real' music, sang Live. Long live the 80's!

[@007Julie]

msfigy thank you! After the 80's music went down hill, sharply.

[@sratus]

Millie007....or maybe you just got old. Just a thought.

[@NeoNinjaGames]

Alas, the 80s only survived to the age of 10

[@sandieharvey4939]

I remember 1985, I am close to 70 years old. I remember 1985.😊❤ love this song, I will love it forever!

[@Kelli_T]

Saw these guys two days ago singing this song here in Melbourne, Australia. They've still got it!

[@surplussean3364]

Drummer is in energizer mode

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@Donald and Hillary Trump Nah, more likely simply expending 100 minutes plus of energy into a 3 song set.

[@magg93]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 ...and also performance enhancing drugs

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@magg93 Yeah, everyone who so much as looked at musical instrument circa 1967 through 1992 where off their tits. Whatever.

[@rebels42wynn83]

MY teenage crush

[@joeblow4785]

Mel Gaynor pounding us into the Unseen Realm with his drums !!!!

[@DessieQT]

Genuinly wish I was born in time to see this live, the 80s seems to have been such a great time to be alive

[@billyidol2115]

You want to hear something that'll make you even more envious? I lived my entire twenties, right through the entire 80s decade. I can't even tell you how much shit we did, how many top rock and roll concerts we went to as friends and my girlfriend sometimes. It was just off the charts living. Yes there was some tough times because of the huge recession in America in 1985, but all in all we did what we could to get that party money and go hit the party scene and the clubs and everything else. Finally the early nineties hit and it was time to become an adult and get married. LOL😅

[@ZipLineFine]

The 1980's were an AWESOME time to be alive !!!

[@adamfitzgerald911]

The 80's had something which we dont have today.....spirit, passion, creativity and the marvelous, delirious sounds of the synth.

[@brucedanton3669]

Yes you are so right there too really of course-alas now then in a way-but back then very much so then too indeed!

[@nickycotton6137]

👍

[@blueskyandgoldenlight]

Absolutely

[@zeidnasser154]

Without a doubt!

[@keithluhrs5538]

Does anyone remember when Simple Minds was one of the best bands ever??? This performance at Live Aid in Philadelphia was awesome. There was no politics; just some of the best bands of that time coming together to perform, rock out and raise awareness of the extreme famine affecting a large portion of the African continent in the mid 1980's. I would say these concerts in Philadelphia and London are on a higher plane than Woodstock. What a time!

[@U2HL]

Now that's what I call a badass live performance!!!❤❤🎵🎶🎸🎸🥁

[@louisedgar8949]

Idk he sounds kinda flat in the beginning no emotion.

[@tunccdd]

👍

[@wish21100]

"When the light gets into your heart" "Brothers, Sisters, where are you now?"

[@brianoreilly3707]

the drummers energy towards the end

[@jerrychetty2524]

Hilde Hewson I am wondering if Paul Hewson is your brother

[@finn9143]

on this day the drummer became a legend

[@pdiseris]

I can guarantee you, no one in the future will call the 20's a golden age of anything. This was it and forever.

[@schneir5]

It's the golden age of cannabis. We don't have flying cars, but we can catch a buzz pretty easily these days.

[@MrElapid]

LOL this is part of the problem.​@@schneir5

[@mr.majestic3851]

@@schneir5 I have stock in flying cars , cant wait to take off , ha.

[@jonzilkow7272]

Proud to have been a teenager in the 80’s. Great music was released daily it seemed. This song represents the era exceptionally.

[@markbrad123]

Loved this banned even before they were popular. Jim Kerr & Co takes you on a ride to another realm.

[@seanf12012]

That's what u called singing live.

[@michaelmacdonald7702]

Still sounds great

[@simongentry]

right !?! and the drummer !!!

[@janbex5423]

Midge Ure's performance was also fantastic! Phil Collins, Queen, David Bowie,... Incredible live performances! No cell phones, no selfie sticks, no careless apathic people, only the joy of watching legendary bands perform live!

[@edwinmantanico6355]

that is rigth baby, live singing

[@elenita7483]

Exactly!!!! ♥️🎶👍

[@scootdimon3980]

Such a beautiful day....was a privilege to be there....and I have not forgotten!

[@jacoroux8700]

some 80's songs just take you back in time instantly. this is one of those songs.

[@paulinesnostalgiachannel8794]

One of the best voices of the 80s.

[@karlbongi332]

What a performance and song. Absolutely stunning

[@paulcardsfan]

Simple Minds was one of the best bands at live AID . They Rocked the place .

[@phildombrowski4803]

I was there on that sunny hot day, in the stands, stage right, still have a lot of memories of that day!

[@buddylove346]

At the time I don't think anyone knew how big this was, I woke up early that day to record it on my Beta VCR and watched as MTV went back and fourth from London, England to Philadelphia USA with what turned out to be THE BEST CONCERT IN HISTORY! I'm telling you that if you got to grow up in the 50's through the 80's in that golden era that will never be repeated with all the classic movies & music, YOU were blessed!

[@marcosbonilho5810]

Almost 40 years, I saw a small part of this music show in Brazil, and to see now is wonderful

[@spectre777]

Croke park, Dublin, Ireland -1986. Simple minds. Lloyd cole and the commotions etc. My first and best concert ever .

[@fragilade]

Those were the days when we had different sounding songs in the top 20 ...

[@soul_in_balance6923]

Back when music was an unique statement.

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

I never get tired of this song. Wish I was a teen in the 80s.

[@kateb6914]

It was an amazing time

[@alcidesgraciano7930]

Top demais.

[@yormother]

That drummer is feeling it

[@cflo1386]

This was a great live performance by Simple Minds; it's one of my favorite performances from Live Aid.

[@danfuerthgillis4483]

One of the most iconic synth riffs of the 1980's, that Oberheim synth is simply epic!!!!

[@robertograziano8031]

When music was music... when musicians where musicians ....

[@onthetarmacinc.4210]

An Era where you could roam free with one another and enjoy others company.

[@ajdoman317]

Mel Gaynor is destroying it on the drums.

[@pinkfloyd.appreciation]

Mel Gaynor is one of the most overlooked drummers ever

[@1973833]

I totally agree!Mel’s a fantastic drummer.One of the best from that period.

[@windk100]

@greg oscar yes, for sure. The bassist and keyboards also sound spot on, but I don't know their names.

[@minty_Joe]

@@windk100 Mick MacNeil on Keyboards and either Derek Forbes or John Giblin on Bass Guitar. Not sure which.

[@acecodemaster1337]

@@minty_Joe It's John

[@AI_admin]

one of the greatest songs in living memory ... in my opinion anyway, rocking Feb 2021.

[@terenceskill9526]

Even though his stamina has never been near great, he was still in control of his voice, at that time. Listening to Jim Kerr nowadays can be quite a job, and there have been many, many concerts when he clearly didn´t hit a single note. That´s why they´re heavily backing him up with supporting singers so that he hasn´t got to do very much on stage. Charlie Burchill is and alway has been spot on with his performances, and Mel Gaynor on drums is also a real treat. I also really do appreciate the actual band roster with Ged Grimes on bass :)

[@brucefindlay]

This was the first time the band played 'Don't You' ...live. Just a few days rehearsal in New York where they were recording their next LP ( their 8th LP) . They were in the same studio as the Rolling Stones ...I was standing with Bill Graham at the side of the stage. What a day... Unforgettable!

[@DerKoernel79]

Mindblowing

[@neanderthalsnavel7411]

Wow! It's really impressive that the band could reproduce this song so well live. It's such a heavy keyboard tune. The guitarist definitely made it interesting.

[@operater1571]

No way Bruce. This song will always be very special to me and I never new that. Just Awesome.

[@alonsomendoza9130]

Still great memories 🤘

[@heraldeventsandfilms5970]

You have been a great contributor Bruce.

[@lu_laredoescobar]

Won't you come see about me I'll be alone dancing, you know it, baby Tell me your troubles and doubts Giving me everything inside and out And love's strange: so real in the dark Think of the tender things That we were working on Slow change may pull us apart When the light gets into your heart, baby Don't you forget about me Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't you forget about me Will you stand above me Look my way, never love me Rain keeps falling Rain keeps falling Down, down, down Will you recognize me Call my name or walk on by Rain keeps falling Rain keeps falling Down, down, down, down (Hey, hey, hey, hey) Don't you try and pretend It's my beginning We'll win in the end I won't harm you Or touch your defenses Vanity, insecurity Don't you forget about me I'll be alone dancing, you know it, baby Going to take you apart I'll build us back together at heart, baby Don't you forget about me Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't you forget about me As you walk on by Will you call my name As you walk on by Will you call my name When you walk away Oh, will you walk away Will you walk away Oh, call my name Will you call my name (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

[@hello_its_me.]

Certain songs can do it for you -- This one definitely does it for me.

[@jennavery3274]

That's what u called singing live. The dummer kills it.

[@saveriom.9516]

I am happy to have seen them yesterday in my home town Bari just 15 min walk from my house. Jim Kerr still has a lot of energy. An amazing experience . I went with my 22 years old brother and before going to concert I showed to him this video.

[@sheikarabe]

I always feel a melancholy when I hear this music. Even when I was a teenager and couldn't understand the lyrics. It is like the time is passing and I am not able to follow it.

[@2329denise]

The 80s rocked!!!

[@krishn5669]

This song makes me feel nostalgic for a time in which I had not yet been born. Is incredible

[@harleygal420]

This is one of many great acts who performed at Live Aid in 1985. Today's kids should watch it & learn because it was all about the music & the cause for famine relief. No nudity, no foul language & no politics. Just an awesome day full of talented musicians.

[@storypunman]

And no cel phones up in the air blocking your view.

[@nicolakirton2252]

That was a tme before the entire planet became so cynical, when it was all about celebrities really wanting to do good things to make the world a better place, and it was in their lyrics.

[@kathrynjoyivison1355]

Saw them in London, Ontario, Canada the other week. Still such as good and could belt out the songs like it was 1985.

[@RosePetal17]

REALLY???? When were they in London, Ontario, I am in Toronto and didn't know they were in the country!

[@kathrynjoyivison1355]

@@RosePetal17 September 29th!

[@paleshelter4002]

Wish they would play Winnipeg, we like great music here😃

[@fabricioassismg5622]

Enjoy, dear!... Nice to meet you! Greetings from Brazil! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53HdJehqN2jeqs

[@Lekter]

Nice, lucky you!

[@avacyn2000]

Incredible voice.

[@gregcosta6965]

God what a powerful live performance. This song has a sadness and yet a very uplifting feel at the same time.

[@JOVONO]

Queen and U2 get a lot of praise for their Live Aid performances which is well deserved however two groups that don’t get enough credit are Simple Minds and INXS (Oz For Africa)

[@k2tin]

Still one of the most iconic songs thanks to the Breakfast a club ❤😂

[@natev1956]

After the pandemic they NEED to do this again in 2021!! Harvey Goldsmith, Bill Graham and Bob Geldof, yeah I'm calling you out..love the 80's

[@2011andresme]

nahhh with drake, milley cyrus and billie eilish.. no thanks

[@smill1985]

Sadly, Bill Graham has since passed. At least we still have Geldof.

[@billbo7630]

What pandemic?

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Still love to listen to this band, especially their very early albums.

[@psbergeron03]

The 70's were the best years to grow up as a boomer.

[@icetech6]

i was 15.. this was such a massive event...

[@billyjoefrancis]

I was 13 years old and was glued to the TV all day. Simple Minds were one of my favorite bands and still are to this day. God I miss those days so much...... ...................I get so emotional watching KZbin; the best time machine!

[@henricoshawty85]

1985...the year of my birth....BEST YEAR EVER!!!!

[@henricoshawty85]

@greg oscar FACTS! 2020 is like a bat out of hell tho😷

[@46fd04]

Absolutely wonderful performance! I was 20 years old when Live Aid happened. What a day watching all these great performances on TV.

[@markyconfident]

IMAGINE being here ! peak 80s with the greatest 80s anthem LIVE with 100,000's fans going crazy ! NO phones , NO bullshit ! goose bumps !

[@buscem00]

Between Queen and Simple Minds they were the best bands for that 1985 concert!

[@buscem00]

You're not lying they were the best!

[@shpineda7109]

Sounds just like the studio version. What an arrangement!

[@lennomenno]

Summer of 1985. It was an awesome time to be young.

[@classygary]

Yes n No . Me, I almost joined the 27 club that year, more times than I could possibly even recall . It snowed every single day that whole year, especially that summer haha .

[@TSgitaar]

I love the guitar work as well. Its really out there stuff. Very abstract way to play the guitar.

[@thomassmith2056]

😀

[@lew5142]

I second that.

[@dagmarmangesius]

Love Simple Minds 🎙🎶🎸👍👏♥️♥️♥️my Favorit is Belfast Child 🙏greetings from München

[@zebravo2842]

Best Rock/music from the 70s, 80s without a doubt. I love this song!!!

[@SrWhite-tv2lv]

He was so lovely and beautiful

[@piratesjunkremoval]

I was a little younger, but gen x was raised on MTV. This performance was legendary. He OWNED that stage that day.

[@malheirospinto5391]

Bandas inesquecíveis com músicas eternas. 20/08/2023 Brasil

[@victorduncan3254]

That day was nirvana no doubt. All those great rockers on two continents in the same day for the same cause. Never EVER will be repeated. Not that level of talent

[@2PayRespecttoVets]

I was in basic training at NTC San Diego and didn't learn about it until weeks later. This is the quintessential Gen X / 80's song, IMO.

[@CarlimMarquesMoura]

Umas das minhas preferidas! Show... De 1985 ouvindo em 2020 tem alguém mais?

[@angeloiodice9304]

That is just so powerfully charged with positive energy and joy. The 80’s were a great time. The 60’s and 70’s hippies gave way to a more mature and responsible young generation.

[@kelseymariel2127]

Yes. We grew up appreciating great music and respecting others. Took it for granted at the time. But glad I experienced it!

[@yolandemurphy9803]

I remember this day - we watched all day. We were transfixed. Went back to school & the event was discussed in assembly. Phenomenal xx ❤❤ I adore these guys ❤❤

[@tavadaardendrian319]

In my personal opinion, this is the best performance of Live Aid

[@Mush2389]

Really??? Did you see Queen?

[@nbco55]

Or The Cars... Ben Orr....

[@sjladuke75]

This was the absolute best craziest concert I've ever attended & I've seen my share through the years. One of the only good things about my exhusband being a professional musician. Everyone was happy, high as kites- nobody minded standing in the heat. Got wicked sunburned but didn't give a crap.