The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays (Live Aid 1985)

The Boomtown Rats 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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[@johnyeomans6909]

Watching this again 37 years later… it’s actually very very good, outstanding performance!!!

[@dianamckibben8441]

Indeed it is. I love the drama and desperation in his voice.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

@@dianamckibben8441 The way he pauses and changes the meaning of the lyric to make people think about the meaning of the concert is astounding and profoundly moving. It is an amazing performance.

[@mariacarmela5751]

Just imagine, he still got the strength to perform while being so stressed out as the organizer of the event. All respect to him. Sir Bob!

[@marilenetala3050]

Toooooooo cute. !!!!!!!!

[@Thellbro]

Didn’t he wake up with a lumbago that day as well?

[@StarSiren81]

Yes, with his back hurting badly and a huge lack of sleep...(according to his autobiography) - wow...as you said : ✊ respect !

[@karenboromeo5752]

Yes..though life was more simple then. 35 yrs ago. A great time. X😊

[@TheCountziggenpuss]

"Cocaine's a helluva drug!"

[@michaelbrourman3194]

“ I just realized today is the best day of my life.” And, what a day it was. Organized the greatest rock concert in the history of the world at which Queen might have given the best performance in the history of rock. And, then he almost equaled it with this emotional performance.

[@jasontimperley9199]

Bob is a such a survivor. Nobody should have experienced the tragedy he has endured. One of the most important personalities of our generation. One day he infuriates me, the next I wanna hug him and thank him for being an inspiration. God bless him.

[@anthonylilly6862]

Dedicated to my English friend Michael David Curley who just passed away. He lived in Atherstone UK and turned me on to this video. Rest in peace Curley.

[@hazelb7218]

This still gives me goose bumps.....that pause , that Wembley roar (the original Wembley of course) ....the crowd singing along....awesome!! ...May 2023

[@lauriemartin9255]

Everone, I hope, knew what this song was about ❤

[@razz32razz]

January 2024

[@eightiesmusic1984]

The pause is astonishing. Very, very moving.

[@Ticha2477]

June 2024 !!!

[@dr.GetinFocus]

Geldof wrote this song about a school shooting that happened back in 1978 in San Diego CA. Still no actions taken to prevent this stuff!

[@Edgewoodri]

Crazy right?!

[@ehm8404]

Es un gran ser humano

[@derkraut8902]

Along with Queen’s performance at Live Aid, one of the most emotional and incredible performances of all time. I keep going back to watch it again.

[@BGBG-dq2rd]

No comparison to Queen!!!!!

[@christar9527]

Seriously? I can’t take this guy seriously. He’s just bad.

[@blingblinginyaface]

You have zero taste this song sucks

[@venussuz69]

I do the same thing, again feeling the hope it seemed we all felt that day, that the world could be a better place and we could be a part of making it so. That feeling swiftly subsides and I'm back in this horrid timeline. I still have hope that tomorrow will be a better day. We need it to be so for the current and future generations.

[@TheEarlHaight]

@@christar9527 no live aid without Geldolf. Queen better suited for Sun City

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

Aside from the real life tragedy that influenced the writing of this song,from an artists perspective,i dont think it gets any more intense than this....thousands of people singing along with your song and at the end when you let them sing the last line,they all do. That buzz from the energy and the rush of the crowd would probably make me cry from overwhelming gratitude.

[@michaelsharapov8405]

72,000 people, in fact.

[@antoniomadrid1468]

La canción está inspirada en un echo trágico I real Por eso tanta emoción del cantante y del público.

[@sdavis5001]

Boomtown Rats deserved a crazy ovation. The co-founder of the entire Live Aid project (yes I know everyone knows that). He is so incredibly awesome.

[@JF-kv1gm]

Before the days of internet. I watched the entire event whilst babysitting my niece. And I cried a lot. "Drive" by the Cars never failed to reduce me to tears after it featured on Live Aid accompanying a harrowing video. Love him or loathe him, Bob G got off his rear and did something remarkable.

[@eightiesmusic1984]

Drive was well chosen as the song to accompany the video showed on the screen at Wembley. An amazing day.

[@Ticha2477]

Esta canção dá-me arrepios 😢

[@danielbrown1724]

Man, this song has been in my head for days. Just had to hear it. Brings me back to the 80’s and living in Southampton!!!

[@stephenpayne9120]

As humanity circles the drain, let's take a moment to remember -- all those years ago -- when the occasional celebrity hippy had courage, relevance and honesty. Thanks Mr. Geldof.

[@annerenwick4322]

no Michael Jackson did it first

[@RB747domme]

@@annerenwick4322 and sadly, no Michael Jackson did it that day, either. Wonder why? ..Oh yeah, because he was too busy working on his own project. So he turned it down - even after Bob Geldof phoned him personally and directly, and pleaded with him to perform. Norman Winter, Michael's press agent, even stepped in and pleaded with Michael to perform at live Aid, telling him it could do damage to his reputation if he refuses. However, Michael still turned it down, which earned him a few snipes and sneers by Society at large. "Michael is just about living in the studio, rehearsing and recording," his press agent Norman Winter told the New York Times. "I know.. what could be more major than Live Aid? ..But Michael couldn't turn his back on his responsibility to the people he's working with. I regret his decision to this day, and I think Michael regretted it afterwards too, and felt hurt and wounded by the society's criticism towards his inaction. I firmly believe, that had he not declined Bob's invitation, Michael would have galvanised the USA for Africa concert in Philadelphia, and made it as successful and huge as the concert in London." _Michael Winter, NY Times, Jan 20th 2020_

[@annerenwick4322]

@@RB747domme Thank you for that information, much appreciated

[@Danortegz101]

the actor they got to play him in Bohemian Rhapsody, did a bang on job. looked just like him. Thank You Bob for on the greatest events in Rock history.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Bob Gedolf is a hero. Nobody "nails" him. He has deserved a Nobel Peace Prize since 1985.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Oh honey, he didn't look like this magnificent person.

[@arthurpussy]

music never got any better than that hot day in 85 it is a shame but that was the day the music died

[@hanging1v]

give more thank to midge ure , he was the brains behind it and didnt get the credit he deserved?

[@jamesrobert680]

He's called Dermot Murphy

[@rachel7946]

One of the most admirable men I have never met. Gives, suffers tragedy, and gives more. Beautiful man.

[@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888]

"Met". Didn't happen though did it.

[@Fragrantbeard]

@@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 she said NEVER MET

[@Red-tm1bs]

Nicest men? Clearly you didn't see his antics when he performed at carfest a few years back.

[@markrutter2486]

Spot an racheal

[@christar9527]

@@Red-tm1bs I’ve heard he’s done some really bad things which would explain why he’s gone so far on so little talent. Not a nice guy.

[@Glendon8347]

Still brings me to tears. It was a truly epic event. One of the best songs ever written. Bob sings this with passion.

[@antoniomadrid1468]

No está la trágica historia donde se inspiraron ,que fue su único hit y polémico.?.

[@rimmel65]

That day I get my hight school grad, than watched live aid on tv and all was so light, easy, magic...just the 80s

[@claudiamay1775]

Pivotal. The whole day was a pivotal day in musical history. Bob Geldof, a true hero of our times. Cx 🥰

[@sandyogrady1333]

I was lucky enough to be there. It was amazing

[@USCBeastmode]

Bob Geldof is cool... and seriously remember, without bob the world 🌎 wouldn’t have never seen those amazing performances by Queen or any other artists! Because of him live aid was put together! And remember Bob also created and wrote (Do they know it’s Christmas) with a couple other guys but he was the brain child......... He may not be the best singer and doesn’t have to be, I respect that he was passionate enough to raise money for a great cause and for that, I will always respect him..Bob rocks👏👏👏👏👍🏽🧡💜💙💚⭐️💛❤️ One person can make a huge difference 👍🏽👏❤️💙

[@61505]

and midge ure

[@stewartsanders3190]

@@61505 THATS AN..♠️ COMMENT WELL DONE TO YOU 👌 IT WAS A 2 MAN TEAM BOB AND MIDGE NOT JUST BOB PEOPLE FORGET MIDGE URE WAS HALF THE TEAM ✔ BOB GOT A KNIGHTHOOD OF THE QUEEN POOR MIDGE NEVER GOT HIS FULL CREDIT FOR HIS PART IN LIVE AID ✔AFTER LIVE AID BOB GOT 99% OF THE CREDIT 😪

[@myzere87]

Mister bob

[@luigidinardo60]

👍

[@osvie0167]

It was Bob who actually busted his ass to put Live Aid together with that chubby producer (I forget his name). Midge helped him immensely with the single, no doubt. But, Live Aid was Bob's brain child. Yes, he could have been more appreciative of Midge, but Bob worked non stop for months to put this together - so yes, he deserves so much of the adulation. Edit: Message for Stewart.

[@paleshelter4002]

At the end "I just realized today is the best day of my life" Wonder how many performers felt that this was probably a surreal moment in time?

[@venussuz69]

I don't know about the performers but I know as a teenager at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, it felt like an important moment that I should try to imprint on my memory. There was so much happening between the concert at Wembley, the concert in Philly and all the acts televised from around the world, it would have been easy to forget we were there to support a vital cause, but for the stream of celebrities showing up on stage to make impassioned pleas for everyone watching to give until it hurt. Because we'd all seen the pictures of the children starving and knew They were hurting even while we were at this historic concert. No,we didn't miss the importance of the day, that single amazing day.

[@izoleocarbajal5900]

Bob, the brains behind this huge concert Live Aid, salute !

[@lisawik7234]

This was the first time I ever gave money to a charity. I was 21 and gave 25 dollars. I'm not rich but I love giving money to people they need it and dog organizations. This guy is an almost perfect person. Sir Bob Geldoff

[@deborahcrossley525]

One of the best songs ever written. Bob sings this with passion.

[@superangela]

I 💘 love the music 🎶 his voice, but the fact that it was a true story breaks my heart ❤

[@Red-tm1bs]

I wouldn't go that far. Massive difference between a song that's quite catchy and one of the best ever written.

[@daveh7186]

Best song ever written? Are you crazy? You must be a Democrat …

[@HarryJSmith]

@@daveh7186 or they have a different music taste to you 😵😵😵😵

[@daveh7186]

@@HarryJSmith Yeah Harry it’s the greatest song ever written man . It’s so cool .

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

This show was broadcast on MTV the day before my birthday. I couldn’t sit still knowing this show was coming. The BEST birthday present anyone could ask for. SIMPLY AWESOME !!! Thanks Bob for organizing this, making history, and helping so many.

[@natns]

Idgaf what people say, I love Bob's singing

[@augustmartin3393]

what did they say about his singing?

[@SpasticusAutisticus-ui6vt]

Performance of the day, so much emotion. Thank you Bob.

[@donbecker1156]

Indescribably epic. A moment held in time for all recording devices to capture, thank God.

[@irone9143]

Galega

[@mightyquinnproductions8672]

Got to hand to Bob this is one of the most moving performances ever and that line 'The lesson today is how to die' followed by the silence , thought provoking , spine chilling incredible.

[@jaminova_1969]

The truly amazing thing in 1985 was that I was able to hear "Live Aid" on the radio. I lived in the mountains of Upstate NY and we didn't have cable or OTA tv, but we did have FM Radio!

[@daniel198123]

This guy done more for humanity than the vast mojority of politicians! Respect Sir Geldof

[@srennielsen8235]

Well maybe you should go to Africa and ask what they think of Live Aid

[@RazorMouth]

Bob Geldof. He doesn't use that Sir title, he's Irish. He accepted the honour from your queen and country but not the title.

[@Charlie1776_]

This is actually True.

[@realrael3550]

Where is the money? Is there any?

[@travelback5700]

The best years of my life. 😊😊😊

[@kevinprior3549]

The bit where the pause... Still sends shivers down my spine... And I wasnt even around then

[@spicychicken473]

@@annieg1812 I'm so jealous! I was a kid but remember watching it on tv.. this is where my love of these artists have stemmed from! Bet it was amazing weren't it!

[@Boilingfrogg]

If you wernt there how can it still send shivers?

[@ddelaney712]

Bob and the boomtown rats were part of the punk movement of the 70s. The punk movement and rebellion came from a place of passion. That same passion that created so many epic songs and albums from so many wonderful people is exactly what drove Bob and Midge Ure to Live Aid. Passion, not filling out a million forms and toeing the line as today's world seems to have become. Passion gave the world colour, vibrancy. The beurocrats just make everything black and white.

[@michael69040]

This is the first time I've listened to this "song". Sounds like a Jim Steinman faux operatic opus. A regular guy would wince if he had to sing something like this overblown vaudeville ditty.

[@johnnyenglish583]

I don't think it's got anything to do with bureaucrats. There was as much bureaucracy in the 80s as there is now. It's the young people that have changed, there's hardly any rebellion left in them. Life's too comfy and when you spend 80% of your free time on your mobile phone, looking at things that the algorythms suggest you should watch, you lock yourself into commercialism. You don't want to change the world, you want the new iPhone, so instead of doing something meaningful you do something stupidly outrageous on KZbin to get money from the views. People toe the line because they have allowed themselves to become slaves to marketing algorithms, not because of anything the government has done. Commercialism has won.

[@reggiekrager5411]

​​​@@johnnyenglish583 Aaaaagh yes, the great "anti-commercialist" punks doing butter ads and giving rights to use their songs in Levi's jeans ads or in the case of the chap right here in front of us, Bob Geldof, changing the order of the lineup at the last second, fricking up the entire scheduling and fricking over his own co-organizer and "friend" Midge Ure of Ultravox, so that him and his band could come on and perform with the royals in the stands in order to secure his knighthood and their good graces. Such pure, great, "meaningful" rebellion indeed. There's plenty of really good music being made by young people today, you just don't hear any of it cos you're busy idolizing these old f***s that sold out all the ideals they once stood for long ago. "There's hardly any rebellion in them"????? No??? Young people today rebel and protest all day long, probably a lot more than you ever did. It's just that when they rebel or protest about something you "original rebels" call them "snowflakes", "woke", "SJW" or whatever other BS names you Boomers make up for people you don't like. Or simply "disrespectful to the elders"(oh, the irony!). Which is funny cos Baby Boomers were and still are probably the most snowflake-y generation to ever exist. Look at who's running the world and who lead it into this dreadful state it is in, it's you and your generation. The future is now old man.

[@naderhashemi555]

This performance still gives me goose bumps. Can someone nominate Bob Geldof for the Nobel Peace Prize?

[@eastcoaststitcher8203]

A little late wouldn’t you say?

[@theemarydee1610]

Lord knows he has worked his whole life for others. This song still breaks my heart.

[@xxlplldlq1307]

Nah, mate

[@charliestaton8371]

No East Coast Stitcher, it wouldn’t actually be too late. People are nominated for their recent contributions to the planet, and also a lifetime of good for things accomplished in a lifetime.

[@franceselisedeguzman8317]

Geldof for President!

[@The_Real_P13]

I was born in the wrong era, music back then was actually music and had meaning and truth to the lyrics. 🤘🏻⚒️

[@comicbookguygamecat]

One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@venussuz69]

That moment at 3:05 when he sings "The lesson today is how to die" then simply pauses, letting that sink in. Geldof was and is a great showman and humanitarian, doing what he could to help those starving in Ethiopia. No, the money didn't make it to the people dying for want of food and clean water because of corruption, but he and so many others freaking TRIED. You can see it in his performance here - his back was killing him, he was in such pain, but damned if he was going to miss the greatest show of his life.

[@alexanderfooy723]

ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn Geldof has actually been involved in quite a lot of work for Africa since this.

[@stacyyoust]

The money made it, at least most of it. He details who distributed it in an interview on you tube. Oxfam was one.

[@sambrooks7862]

@Haşim Golar greatest character in rock history? Lmfao.

[@kimmie965]

susan hayes yes he was in pain but he did it he put that whole thing 2gether

[@jamesrobert680]

It resonates with me a lot. When I hear these tragedies in the news I often struggle to immediately digest it.

[@cherrytate7149]

❤❤❤Shivers all over listening to this after so many years .😍😍😍😍😍 THANK YOU .👍💋💋💋💋

[@TheBourbonStreet]

I fell in love with him in 1978, I was 9 y.o. I'm 52 now and still love him. That makes it my longest love affair...

[@handle-schmandle]

Does the guy in your profile pic know about this? 😊

[@TheBourbonStreet]

@@handle-schmandle Dennis Quaid? Yeah, he's cool with it.

[@handle-schmandle]

@@TheBourbonStreet 😀 I’m on my cell and can’t really tell what I’m looking at. Thought that might be a significant other.

[@johnnykaszubski2199]

Sir Bob Geldof - I love his music, lyrics and voice. As a child, I was growing up on "Vegetarians of Love". Now, I've got his full solo discography and I'm still growing with this.

[@Cuzntime]

The ending gave me chills

[@lucilovecraft1621]

Bob Geldofs voice is unique, great song and great performance by the Rats 🐀

[@carlacharraga2639]

Live Aid back when we could come together as a world to help each other out. On top of the awesome music, the humanitarian effort behind this always makes me smile and frankly makes me miss the 80s!

[@mcfcguvnors]

I yearn for these old days m8 :(

[@desertrose1226]

True! What concerts are the modern twats doing for Ukraine!? Oh that’s right, NONE !! They can’t be arsed!

[@mtthwskdmr2]

A lot of people would argue that if anyone else had been a part of making Live Aid, the Rats wouldn't have even been on, let alone a 20 minute spot. But I think on the day, Bob and the Rats were just about as big as anybody else, because people just wanted to see Bob.

[@jneal21]

Thats a quote from Live Aid Against All Odds

[@mtthwskdmr2]

@@jneal21 And it fits well.

[@saranommusic]

🤣🤣

[@antonywhite4339]

The problem there is bob created live aid he would fit himself in anyway

[@marifevalleser571]

I think he a Big part of it because he really wanted this to happened to save lives and hello they are there for competition they are there to raise money not for themselves but for the people who are starving.. He the Queen and the rest of bands who was there are HEROES 😘❤️💪✌️

[@allinson_sam]

RIP to the school shooting victims that this song is writing about

[@HardRockMiner]

@Garrett O'Rourke - Human nature is the reason. All primates are killers. We've just invented a much more horrible way of doing it that's all. Human "intelligence" has it's downfalls.

[@mendozajovy]

Thank you. I did not know that is what is this song all about. Much appreciated.

[@kevpilling9821]

Yes , Sam . We must never forget that , even though we Love this Song

[@HardRockMiner]

@Trousers - RIP my limit for giving a damn. I have compassion fatigue. For the next 5 years I am just not gonna give a fuck..

[@heldar2629]

Yes everyone is always mocking me for liking this song but when I explain they shut up...

[@robertovanazzi1818]

Thank you for this great musical and historical event, Sir Bob

[@aidanlazzarini3509]

One of the best songs ever written. Bob sings this with passion. His voice is like a mix of Bowie & Jagger, looks like a mix of them as well

[@margaretsmist7140]

It really is.

[@mariadelpilarpiquerojaen6855]

Mi generación creció y maduró con esta canción.Gracias desde🇪🇸

[@meghanmacaluso5571]

This is why I kinda admire Bob Geldof. He organized Live Aid with only one other person. Then on the day of the concert, where he wasn’t even supposed to preform, he went out and did it anyway for the cause.

[@alexanderfooy723]

ijcn0jir3nvjn3fjcifn The money was squandered by the corrupt governments in Ethiopia. He has since been active in many charities for the African cause.

[@ariari4133]

1ste day of the week. Work

[@RyanInLA]

Haşim Golar a lot of people have a problem with Geldof. He’s built a career by exploiting serious problems for his own self-aggrandizement. If he truly cared about third world hunger he would have followed up after the show, instead of allowing millions of dollars to get into the hands of the same warlords who created the famine. These warlords purchased arms and blocked the roads through which food and supplies could be shipped. He’s been criticized about this for years and usually just responds with a slew of insults and profanities. I think Geldof helped spark the unfortunate trend of “virtue signaling” foundations and charities that prey upon the emotions (and dollars) of the general public in order to enrich themselves, when they SHOULD be lobbying government officials and building coalitions of wealthy donors to enact radical policy changes. Instead he just gets up on stage and sings (badly) and bathes himself in the attention. granted there were some good performances at Live Aid (Queen and U2 of course) but the whole endeavor reeks of 80’s white guilt and naivety.

[@sambrooks7862]

You should do some research, the whole thing was midge ure's idea and when he was approaching artists to get them on board he spoke geldof and good old Bob stole the idea and froze midge out. Geldof hadn't had a hit for ages and he used the live aid thing to restart his ailing career. He has never credited midge for his idea and has got very wealthy of the back of others giving their time for free. Midge on the other hand has always been very dignified about the whole thing. Don't make the mistake of thinking geldof is a good guy, he isn't, Bob geldof only puts himself out for one person, Bob geldof.

[@sambrooks7862]

@@alexanderfooy723 if you do some research you will also see that he has made a fortune from the people he pretends to care about.

[@karendalsadik7119]

We love you Bob! What a performance! His stage presence is so unique. Manic, understated but full of emotion!!

[@marilenetala3050]

@karen. You are all right about Bob. Wonderfullllll. !!!!!

[@voiceofreason75]

Still brings me to tears. It was a truly epic event.

[@davidtunnicliff5442]

it was........one of the most memorable days in my life. rats were epic as were so many others. todays music is poor by comparison, we've lost so much.

[@KolesGamer]

I wish i saw it but I was only born in 98', i remember the first time i watched it on dvd when i was like 5 and ive loved queen and this song ever since. Even on dvd it was magical, I wish there was events like this now. The thing is theres so many charities asking for money everyday, you give them a fiver or whatever on occasion and go about your day, and it probably goes toward the CEO's salary, there nothing magical about that. Also the music just isnt the same anymore. I think the One love concert was good, coldplay and liam Gallagher were great and made the concert in my opinion, still nothing on Queen though!

[@farflungenterprises3123]

I'm reading this through the tears in my eyes right now...

[@Mbro420]

Imagine being here in the flesh is 1985!!!

[@lindalaw5466]

Watching today 25/05/22 after yet another elementary school shooting in Texas. So sad, condolences to anyone who is bereaved 🌹❤

[@mrstacyj9496]

pray for Peace, love your neighbor

[@christinescarff4920]

Throw out the Republicans and their influence and get guns banned ! It’s funny how Republicans want to ban abortions even in dire circumstances ( and HAVE just overturned Roe v Wade ) get see nothing wrong in the whole of the US potentially carrying guns and shooting/ killing one another . I think they call it hypocrisy and misogeny ! 😡😡🤬🥊

[@christinescarff4920]

Replied to you as Christine Scarff below !

[@christinescarff4920]

See below. I’m Christine Scarff ( though not for much longer ! ).

[@evelynhombrebueno6923]

I’m not tired of listening to this song. It brings me back to my highschool era. Bob Geldof truly an icon. One of the great singers songwriters composers in music industry who truly deserved an iconic award.

[@etunpeudevitriol]

You guys even if Bob Geldof's voice is rough that doesn't mean that the performance is bad. In fact it completely fits with his usual style and the cynical tone of the song. Many praised singers don't have a clear angelic voice, like Brian Johnson and Kurt Cobain for example. Or even Neil Young, who purposefully sings slightly out of tune cause it's his style. And shame on those who say that The Boomtown Rats didn't belong on that stage with the many other great bands. Their songs are catchy and meaningful, and they definitely pass on a strong energy to the audience. It's sad that the band is so underrated.

[@callumhutchinson7310]

Naomie Gauthier bob also organised it so deserves as much credit as anyone

[@danielemilazzo432]

And bob dylan his voice can be really hard to listen to :)

[@Mc-ji5hf]

Naomie Gauthier u can’t compare bob and kurt Kobain there just not comparable and bobs bad at singing

[@meghanmacaluso5571]

Naomie Gauthier he also was busy running live aid that day and wasn’t even supposed to preform that day but didn’t anyway. Plus they didn’t have a good sound system at Live Aid because all the money was going Africa

[@dave3223]

Excellent comment all very true..

[@BOBBYBUBLEATRIBUTE1]

Definitely one of the most beautiful songs ever written!!!!

[@stevendunthorne2078]

I think the beauty in it is that it's not an all out protest song like they could easily have written. It tackles the topic softly rather than attacking the person and focuses on the effect these shootings have on other innocent people.

[@jeffeverett830]

Your a fucking moron!

[@elizajohn5]

@@brothernature1040 Silly comment. Geldof wrote the song to highlight the awfulness of school shootings. If you possessed a brain you may just just have grasped this.

[@lucyleonora1828]

Beautiful? It’s about a kid shooting up her school. Geldof making her famous, and the crowd cheering on “how to die”. It’s not beautiful.

[@elzorro7of9]

eh its a song about a mentally ill child who shot up her school

[@gbaca07]

I was 14 when this concert was held. Still love the song to this day. I loved growing up in the 80s and 90s.

[@RB747domme]

I was 17, and it indirectly changed the path of my career, helping to kickstart my career as a musician and producer.

[@philipnorris6542]

It's very rarely that a live recording eclipses the studio one, but this one certainly comes close.

[@heathhardigree5903]

You've got this maxim completely backasswards bud. That is all... Carry on!

[@paulokane7243]

Fantastic performance - one of the very best on the day.

[@privatepenguin3137]

As I taped this on my VHS, this was about 9:30am in the US...great day. Great memories from that day.

[@traceybanting3952]

Bloody love Bob for being real. An amazing man, who must’ve saved many, many, many lives with this towering and super special concert. ❤️❤️❤️

[@dannycostello1978]

What a momentous day, and all thanks to Bob. Good memories.

[@ablastfromyourpast9112]

The Greatest Day In Music History Rock n Roll Rule The World Glad I Was Alive To Be @ JFK Stadium Philadelphia , Pa

[@eltoncostello7357]

Sir Bob Geldof is a brilliant humanitarian & "The Fine Art of Surfacing" is an awesome album... It remains one of my favorites from 1979... The Boomtown Rats made a serious mark on the music of the time... They are a gift from Ireland... And this song was quite popular... the sad thing is that after all this time the news of students shooting up schools has become a regular event... at the time it was unusual...

[@chrishamer9263]

A skid mark maybe

[@alanscottnoblitt5681]

Fully agree on the great work of Sir bob Geldof But, another gift from ireland? The four geniuses behind the band U2. Love them both.

[@santaflow133]

Even on Mexican schools are a thing now.

[@elizajohn5]

I agree with most of everything you said except for the part calling him Sir. No Irishman should be called Sir as uk is entirely different from Ireland where Bob was born an bred.

[@theshawnmurphyjournal2946]

They were not that big in the usa , I think the record went Gold and no Billboard top 40 hits that I can recall

[@malcolmprice9545]

I’m now sixty but I was there something to be so grateful for

[@emmellj7133]

Still gives me goosebumps 2022✌✌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏 Thank you !!!

[@Chris-rp9df]

Think of it this way.. One day in 1985 Bob wakes up and turns the tele on to see a humanitarian crisis unfolding in front of him. At this point the Rats are no longer considered relevent and compared to many, his is a small voice. Through perseverence and force of will he gathers together the musical royalty of his day. From all over the world. To come together in a single generation defining moment. This is the moment one man literally made a difference. Without Bob, literally tens of thousands of people wouldnt have lived to see 1986.

[@rimmel65]

These were the 80s. Golden decade. Than the decline

[@resireg]

Margaret Thatcher saved the 80s. The end of her term was the end of UK

[@martinfarley2026]

a lesson in how to perform a song from the heart

[@RachelIn179]

Bob Geldof-- a beautiful man with a mission to give, and he did it! Amazing!

[@Mooncat222]

of course they should have been on stage - Bob pulled it off a huge success - There performance in the spirit of giving :-) X

[@loureed4303]

I think I have a crush on bob. He was a nice looking guy in his day

[@mariathomas6886]

Lou Reed my mom say him walking down the street in Dublin she said he’s all leg

[@SuperLapsap]

@@mariathomas6886 lots of leg on him but I've been crushing on since I was seven... and the drummer ain t half bad either! Apparently he was my sister's best friend's mother's son. Yeah, I know, a long shot to a bit of claim to fame, so why not!

[@sobster123]

Me too lol

[@theresonlyoneange]

Em no coment

[@stevebryant1588]

I can see your easily pleased in men can you tell me are you bloke or woman

[@bigbluehighlander2338]

I was lucky enough to to be there, and this was one of the most amazing things to happen, along with U2 and of course Queen, thank you Bob for one of the most memorable moments of my life.

[@karinvanberkom7816]

Respect for him and all the other musicians, in UK and USA, who performerd for Africa. And this is still a beautiful song! I can still sing it!❤🤍💙

[@rewefrew5660]

A true LEGEND

[@jamesrobert680]

What a great performance that will live long in my memory just as much as the people who went to Live Aid at Wembley to witness it.

[@cesargonzalezcruz9707]

He´s a courageman helps to create the most concert ever... and he was brave to make this statement I DONT LIKE THE MONDAY, ME NEITHER TOO. THANKS BOB ¡¡¡¡¡

[@marywristen8766]

I don't care how he sounds i like his voice ,you can feel.his feeling threw his words,anybody who can put together a Aids concerts has got to have unmeasurable talent,he wears many hats very talented indeed💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@roxannemoser]

It wasn't for AIDS. It was for starving children in Ethiopia.

[@christar9527]

His voice is horrible. How can people think he’s good?🥴😖

[@1slippy]

Bob Geldof the most famous singer/ performer we never saw... I remember as a kid I thought he was in Pink Floyd after watching "the wall"... Probably the coolest cat ever without even trying or giving a dam

[@gracewalsh4643]

Bring back such fantastic memories thanks Bob for making it all happen 🙏

[@MadeByHenryDesigns]

This song is fucking brilliant. All the lyrics have a dark meaning yet so powerful , the piano is immense. Incredibly well written song, what a fucking tune.

[@niklasannonser959]

This was on my 20:th birthday and i loved it all day long

[@turdferguson567]

Freddy is iconic as we know. I agree with the comments, so much passion. At the end his statement was so amazing. Enjoyed this!

[@dottywhl5335]

I love this song so much! People need to remember live aid wasn’t just queen! I also love the fact he wrote the song ‘do they know it’s Christmas time’ another favourite of mine

[@Red-tm1bs]

Midge ure had far more to do with the writing of band aid. Geldofs idea but Midge ure even had to tell Geldof to stfu as he was interfering with the writing and recording of band aid.

[@RB747domme]

Midge wrote Do they know.. Bob wrote just a few lyrics.

[@LeeleeGilbert]

Best performance of the show

[@peteraustinnoto142]

Great song great performance Remember watching it on July 13 1985

[@SuzyQ334]

So many negative things have been said about Geldof. Truth is, that Geldof and Midge Ure created Live Aid for all the right reasons and in doing so gave us the world's most amazing rock concert ever. And over 30 years on we are all still talking about it and still watching it on KZbin. I say nice work Geldof ...

[@LabutoHelpGuy]

This guy organised live aid and even performed. Gotta respect Bob Geldoff!

[@baumhauser]

One of the biggest music events of the 20th century and the exact same day I was born :)

[@MUFC1933]

2021 my mum videotaped vhs the whole concert and I’ve still got it now. I was 14.

[@carolineboothby9747]

One of the most moving performances ever.

[@markohalloran5937]

Totally agree Caroline. I was 19yrs old at the time watching this with my Mum and my brothers on Mums birthday. Sadly she’s no longer with us and it remains one of the best days of my life.

[@jamesrobert680]

Absolutely. The song has since hit home after every school massacre and highlights how deranged one must be to perpetrate attacks like that. It's still relevant today. At least they followed it up with an upbeat song.

[@LaughingStock_]

This pisses over Queen's parody.

[@jamesrobert680]

Martin Hugh Henley Queen stole the show.

[@jamesrobert680]

Michael Standing AMEN!

[@laurenc164]

“I just realised today is the best day of my life”

[@johnsurrey7426]

What an absolutely stunning performance! One of the best live performances I’ve ever seen.

[@KATIAsCorner]

i remember this event very well ... i even recorded it ... haha ..my dad had a type recorder and microfone ..and i was so close to the speakers of our TV to record more posible songs i could :) ..and so it was .. tears coming on my eyes remembering emotions that this huge event broutgh to all of us in this planet .. i dont think this generations and next one will ever have this feeling and emotions ..GOLDEN 80'S when world did made sence ... hugs ♥

[@jamesmcculloch5753]

Brilliant performance. This song hits home on so many levels, especially in the face of a tragedy and when Geldof stops after “lesson today is HOW TO DIE!” was intended to help regarding the famine.

[@neilbolton158]

massive respect Sir Bob Geldof

[@jasontimperley9199]

It was a pretty good day for all of us who witnessed this event. A staggering achievement.

[@tampanensis]

I've Just Realised Today Is The Best Day Of My Life

[@skovner]

He puts everything into this performance. Great job!