U2 - Bad (Live Aid 1985)

U2 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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[@SammiGirl-bx1th]

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

[@paulauvray1962]

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

[@gabrieledemarzo1095]

Here i am❤

[@albertoferrari1794]

Right here

[@Garabella]

Hi!

[@davidkennedy7534]

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

[@4472robin]

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

[@smill1985]

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

[@EchoBravo370]

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

[@4472robin]

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

[@smill1985]

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

[@Sman-eg1zs]

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

[@mcleanse1382]

I'm crying, not sure why, but music does that.....

[@jeffsims9907]

Always does...music keeps us going ❤🙏✌

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

You heard genius

[@wargraves1]

Crikey, I'm now a pensioner and this still brings a tear to my eye!

[@cherylyaz3328]

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

[@siggi383]

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

[@scadman33]

I could not agree more..

[@derekdiehl7372]

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

[@cindylouwhos]

Frisson ❤

[@annonymous8019]

I saw them in 83 at the US festival-been a fan evr since…. Fabulous band

[@JohnR32111]

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

[@smill1985]

RIP to him.

[@zakris]

Unsung hero

[@bodhiutthan9507]

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

[@adammartin7007]

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

[@isathebell]

Indeed!!

[@nancydemoss2945]

Watching this in 2024 and wishing we were all still that young. I turned 67 last month. U2 is still my favorite band!!!❤❤❤❤

[@JosePerezcabello]

Yo 57 y siguen siendo escalofrios

[@seanboylan225]

Today, I believe is the 1,000th time I have watched this Bad video. Same for each other live version of it. To say I love this song and group is an understatement.

[@cjmadison2397]

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

[@ferm8103]

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

[@laurencekavanagh9074]

Your right.

[@bodhiutthan9507]

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

[@signalenergie]

Absolutely.

[@justmadeit2]

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

[@InTheNow2020]

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

[@oliviersacksteder1700]

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

[@daveglavin7010]

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

[@thomaspeake6448]

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

[@rhonaking3362]

Great performance brings back fabulous memories. Rhona King

[@siggi383]

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

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

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

[@hux2000]

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

[@oaklandbob1]

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

[@NealR2000]

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

[@danielevans9379]

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

[@camerontait8968]

Better than the spare thing😂

[@Jouantiese]

Absolutely!

[@thereselambert1377]

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

[@reformed9361]

​@@camerontait8968 there even better then the real thing

[@amalianicolescu7258]

True. Larger than life

[@swimpy3838]

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

[@jonbong98]

Actually ~75000

[@martinagroen8605]

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

[@gsr1861]

I was at Woodstock and still think Live Aid was the greatest rock concert of all time.

[@steves1089]

Um....I cannot share that point of view.

[@djbrownsville]

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

[@justin7443]

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

[@niels5438]

❤️

[@djbrownsville]

thank you nasd and Bart Raats. very appreciated.

[@zoewang8797]

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

[@djbrownsville]

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

[@johntardibuono625]

This was the moment U2 became a legend.

[@MikeEves]

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

[@peterbriede]

ik geef mezelf over u2

[@fenderstyle4644]

They were ahead of their time. Beautiful music

[@Onemore59]

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

[@OrangeTabbyCat]

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

[@phennigan]

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

[@supermullaney]

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

[@ScottH.]

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

[@REDWASP777]

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

[@lisabrooks3571]

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

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

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

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

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

[@theresaheyer537]

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

[@larrymulryan5305]

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

[@cbennett196631]

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

[@legin3753]

happy bday

[@damien5748]

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

[@C.Chandler_May]

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

[@EQ2snorkle]

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

[@robertpapak5467]

Love U2

[@stevieray5576]

I'M NOT WOKE - I AM AWAKE💜🎸🎶🎶🎶

[@danbongard3226]

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

[@brianmcdonald7812]

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

[@marksantos2768]

Yes!

[@johnkeys3137]

Yes. Yes. Yes. 10000000%.

[@michaelg2478]

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

[@patriciaque197]

Affirnative

[@realmusic4534]

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

[@vincec3773]

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

[@EQ2snorkle]

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

[@mevrouwfeddema]

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

[@TalktoKel]

Have you seen this? Bono’s younger self talks to him in the improvised lyrics. powerful as usual. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnq5hpmJf6yUo5Y

[@EQ2snorkle]

@@TalktoKel Thank you :)

[@duster15670]

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

[@antoonfeyaerts6089]

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

[@Laurie473]

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

[@SuperDell06]

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

[@sidstewart7399]

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

[@lovetodance]

54 here. Chicken skin still!

[@carterlaga]

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

[@john-e-be]

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

[@nicolecharles3180]

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

[@dan537]

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

[@nicolecharles3180]

You're Welcome dan537

[@dakotajohnson1655]

So sweet

[@Morrisopolous]

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

[@vin4559]

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

[@briannajacobs1139]

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

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

Gives Praise and Honor to the Stones💗💕

[@babyCJ0]

Moved to cry ever time ! Rest in peace so many ... addiction... This desperation Dislocation Separation, Condemnation Revelation in Temptation Isolation, Desolation ....................................................break away !

[@wombat65s]

Here in May 2024. Still brings a tear to the eye and makes my hairs stand on end watching this 39yrs on. I was one of the lucky ones to be there, often looked for our group in the crowd near the front, never managed to spot us. What a day.

[@daviddeally7360]

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

[@spy1965]

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

[@philipkane9393]

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

[@ssgking1]

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

[@drewtatt6487]

I'll second that👍

[@andyraab6887]

yep. it really was

[@adrian_1974]

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

[@medb8882]

Most Irish hate Bono but love U2 😂

[@dules65]

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

[@ryanportaro1060]

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

[@medb8882]

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

[@JayneDurrell]

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

[@peasylove1168]

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

[@letsrockgold407]

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

[@justinyermaw2986]

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

[@JayneDurrell]

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

[@BENjamin3931]

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

[@liamfast9157]

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

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

The Edge 🎸 💯%💛

[@devintariel3769]

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

[@patricia959jjjlll]

❤️🎸👏🏻

[@giorgiobruni5671]

MERAVIGLIOSA

[@TurboJimbo]

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

[@ElNino6555]

THIS IS THE BEST

[@Macca-rb5ok]

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

[@AnaGarcia-vs1mr]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎸🎸🎶🎶

[@markchristopherson9715]

Exactly

[@bouledeberlin8741]

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

[@tsifty1]

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

[@Celletti001]

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

[@dubyerf]

Keep smiling my friend, we will beat this.

[@Celletti001]

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

[@machalixia]

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

[@jackie33488]

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

[@mon_k]

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

[@user-dc4qr1bm7i]

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

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

Bravo Agree

[@mrdave4714]

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

[@Cruzy1892]

Did you miss Queen’s performance??

[@Aaron-ze1io]

​@Cruzy1892 no "new" band he said.

[@markchristopherson9715]

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

[@Cruzy1892]

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

[@Cruzy1892]

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

[@numbnutone]

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

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

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

[@garylicht5946]

Right on

[@mwbrada]

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

[@mwbrada]

It touches me in my achy breaky heart. XD

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

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

[@luciemarrinan3234]

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

[@t.o.7219]

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

[@michaelblythe6525]

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

[@geraldobrien7323]

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

[@thousandscrystal]

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

[@angelcastro3714]

You were there when this happened

[@marclaucher8954]

63 and still listen U2 ❤

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

Amen

[@ChrisR-ne4kn]

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

[@thegreenkrss]

8:21 Adam “We were supposed to play three songs, ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, ‘Bad’ and ‘Pride’, which was our hit. But then Bono went missing,” recalls Adam, in U2 by U2. “In the middle of Bad,” remembers Larry, “he want on a wander trying to pick out some girls to dance with. It felt like he was gone forever. We were quite jittery as it was, and when Bono went missing, a certain panic ensued.” “I was totally thrown,” remembers Edge. “And I’m looking at Adam and Larry to see if they know what’s going on and they’re looking back at me with panic on their faces. Next thing I spot him way down below clambering over the last of the barriers to get to the people..."

[@aoifeconway179]

What they don't know or didn't know was that the woman was squashed against a barrie

[@chrisspence1831]

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

[@tonyduran4293]

Couldn't say it any better.

[@angusbull9685]

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

[@ferrazp4538]

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

[@franky9423]

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

[@pubhead]

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

[@silviodilalla3093]

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

[@ukmeetthetyrantsisanARSEHOLE]

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

[@paulolessi8134]

The best

[@fred721]

Sometimes i feel so dead inside, then i come here and back to life.

[@hasinurrahman4119]

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

[@michelleboswell2617]

Light of love

[@marky1974]

A master of less is more..

[@wieneryron]

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

[@ERen-tj6jg]

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

[@bobfan1135]

Edge missing his hat 😆

[@sergiobg8637]

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

[@JustinSmith-kn9ef]

Pure emotional indeed

[@TonBB2019]

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

[@gibbyutah]

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

[@neilthemedflyspecial]

ya think? 🤣

[@zacharygrajeda2456]

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

[@tgs8456]

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

[@hollysmith350]

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

[@billfawcett3691]

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

[@pascalbenard2935]

Pp

[@ryle7734]

Holly Smith a

[@gmar7836]

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

[@vavanz]

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

[@Roostermania2010]

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

[@blanchestarbong582]

@@Roostermania2010 The mullet!

[@NK-bz9wb]

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

[@vavanz]

@@NK-bz9wb 👍🤣❤🤗🎈🎈

[@inspired381]

He's 34 at this time

[@user-ml5ij5vr6z]

THE MOST GREATEST BAND U2

[@scottrichards4532]

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

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

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

[@paddykthedj]

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

[@GinaSigillito]

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

[@groovinq]

True that brother!

[@dantrav1927]

Yeah, life sucks now

[@anonuser1]

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

[@rhiannonleigh2715]

@@anonuser1 take me too 💜

[@keltiquewood]

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

[@abeldelarosa539]

Same here,,, yeah man

[@nicholasmiglino7299]

For sure Mark

[@Warren1970]

I feel you man

[@davidc.5492]

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

[@paulduffy4585]

True words.

[@davea3286]

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

[@i.marr.6688]

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

[@ABanksy]

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

[@michelecraycraft6505]

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

[@ABanksy]

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

[@dunewalks5988]

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

[@marthabromberg6274]

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

[@ABanksy]

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

[@__Patrick]

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

[@curly_wyn]

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

[@texas_triple8146]

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

[@Male666chauvinist]

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

[@matthewdavis418]

it was lol

[@Alwaysontime-dh1gz]

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

[@caelancarnachan7868]

Except queens that got a film about there’s

[@edwinov]

Nah, there'll be more terrible moments.

[@jeroenhagedoorn]

0:32

[@RonMurrin]

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

[@theresaheyer537]

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

[@jonathanlocke6404]

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

[@petergreen2552]

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

[@avbhayes]

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

[@dustythe2nd188]

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

[@dustythe2nd188]

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

[@27477utube]

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

[@hautekulturmitemmadilipsia8055]

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

[@paulkillick527]

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

[@amyeilering6470]

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

[@carmelobagnato5860]

Modelle brasiliane

[@alfredvela369]

I was 10….🙂

[@torilea8104]

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

[@0815enigma]

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

[@asnieres32]

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

[@tienluketienluke4744]

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

[@user-id9ol7ev5k]

This has given me goose bumps from the first time I saw it LIVE that Saturday afternoon. What a great performance

[@150rents]

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

[@stephanienii6019]

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

[@redskies4530]

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

[@lp4755]

The entire album in fact

[@stephanienii6019]

@@redskies4530 I'll try check it out.

[@stephanienii6019]

@@lp4755 true

[@johnspinney2210]

This song gets me right in the feelers every time.

[@the_machine_9696]

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

[@genokemp2433]

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

[@user-ub3pj5ww4y]

Он очень крут. Люблю его!!!!!

[@johnc3403]

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

[@annettescott9624]

I met him on a rooftop party in Miami. He literally shook my hand

[@wonder_wall]

Ladies and Gentlemen, You're listening to the Greatest live song ever to be performed in this planet called Earth. Du Du Du, Du DuDu, Du Du Du, Du Dudu, Du Du Du. DESPERATION, SEPARATION, ISOLATIONNN. Enough I'm crying now

[@Tassie85]

They were so young here but already fully realized. It's an astonishing performance. Moving.

[@frankiefelinesalwayswelcom5825]

Bono was a sweet 25 years of age here. No wonder the ladies wanted to kiss him.

[@nizamwalji1774]

That guitar riff is iconic

[@captainpeacock4442]

Watched this in 1985,just brilliant.

[@martinward5364]

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

[@TheShalomPeace]

Probably one of the greatest live performances of all time

[@302vettelife2]

You missed Queens?

[@tuberjr]

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

[@caelancarnachan7868]

Queen better

[@tuberjr]

she is dead now!@@caelancarnachan7868

[@CDStoner]

wasnt even the best performance on the day...

[@cappuccinoordeath]

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

[@treatmentbound]

Welcome to DOUBLE-NICKELS!!

[@brianmcdonald7812]

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

[@magclarke501]

@@brianmcdonald7812 brilliant

[@SnowyElder]

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

[@Kimboewie]

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

[@carlogabrielecolombo7277]

One of the most evocative pieces in the entire history of music. A crescendo of emotions, intensity and pathos. A masterpiece ❤

[@1217mikemooney]

I was 22, and watched Live Aid in a bar with a buddy of mine, from noon til about 7-8 o'clock. 63 now, and no matter how much we drank, I will never forget this performance

[@GC-dj1vs]

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

[@mrsinghsstereos6662]

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

[@JohnKuhles1966]

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

[@Normalizethis]

This was a special time in history when time paused for roughly 12 minutes while U2 united the planet. I remember it vividly.

[@merlinambrosius4398]

Me too... We had school on Saturdays but we all came out for live aid. This set is my favourite of all that day.

[@paulmorrow6689]

No one shall forget mate

[@alexsmith8765]

Most people in the world had no idea this was going on.

[@frankiethefish73]

I was 12 years old and remember exactly where I was sitting in front of our console TV. I knew, even as a boy that I was watching something very special and singular. I can't think of an artistic performance that has affected me that way since. Although I was a bit of U2 fan before this performance, I knew immediately, this is my band, and became a huge fan through my teenage years.

[@brentturner993]

I'll never forget watching it. I was 15 and had been a huge U2 fan for a few years at this point. I remember being so thrilled that this performance forced the world to recognize how great U2 was. They were no longer seen as an alternative band after that day. So many great memories when I watch it now.

[@yogeshbhandari1040]

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

[@Saint_Nicolo]

07:18 Just shows Bono as a real legend. Somebody who cares about others that much. U2 will never die!

[@0815enigma]

I see a famous person with a lot of power using young fans to make himself feel even more powerful and to get cheep applause from the audience.

[@wtxcrazydonut]

​@0815enigma you can interpret anything in a negative way if you choose to, its quite a beautiful moment. Also Bono was 25 here, so I don't know what you're getting at with the 'young fans' thing lol probs like a few years younger tops

[@artlover1477]

​@@0815enigmaYou certainly are a cynical person, aren't you? You must be a joy to be around. I am sure there are tons of "anti Bono" blogs and websites. Why don't you go hang out there?

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

Legends

[@AngelaManiquis]

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

[@mickyfitzharris3455]

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

[@eddunne4190]

Try self aid 1986 & hello from Dublin Ireland

[@rob4146]

I can't imagine a bad version of Bad

[@eddunne4190]

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

[@pamott7709]

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

[@27477utube]

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

[@marcelorosamelo7537]

Thanks for this footnote

[@dustythe2nd188]

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

[@erethjallsen8819]

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

[@danielaraujo6906]

Fantastic Footnote

[@vinniesmyyth334]

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

[@sablemorton3013]

I was a young girl when I first saw this on a hot day in July 85 and I can’t watch it without getting choked up. It touches me inside. Incredible. 😭

[@abelaberdeen3757]

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

[@jpreza]

I can watch this performance over and over and never get tired of it. Every time tears come to me and a lump in my throat when I remember watching it on TV. It's such a transcendental moment in rock music history. I was 18 and remember I had just finished my first year of college. Such a great time to live through - the mid 80s - the music and the events that we lived through.

[@sezwah1414]

Please Justin Bieber Myley Cyrus and Bob Downey Jr. and his REAL Version of Marvel Comics is SO SO MUCH BETTER!! (ah, JOKE, snowflakes out there!!)

[@pedromiguelguerreiroguerre9337]

Você tem toda razão o que você a cabou de dizer é mesmo a pura verdade verdadinha nė

[@ssgking1]

I MISS THE 80'S TOO SO MUCH IF THERE WAS A WAY I WOULD WISH TO GO BACK , I AM 59,

[@jpreza]

@@ssgking1 we were young once!

[@genetallarico6033]

@@ssgking1 For me, the mid 80's couldnt have sucked any harder. incl watching Live Aid on TV with someone who was gradually crushing my spirit and dreams into dust.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

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

[@richardcourchene7477]

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

[@dennisbrown6502]

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

[@MicheleJeanUSA__NZ]

Music can change the world❤️

[@ericyamadou4316]

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

[@robertwhiteside6194]

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

[@wangdokim1272]

We can tell you that U2’s performance at Live Aid 1985 is considered one of the most iconic and memorable moments in the history of live music. Bono’s emotional connection with the audience, the energy of the band, and the overall atmosphere of the event made it a truly special and impactful performance. Many people consider it to be one of the highlights of the entire Live Aid concert.

[@loripfadt3142]

Bono shows us just what a class act he really is... he cares about the audience, he cares about the music and he cares about the Cause. Bono is a kind and loving soul with a huge heart..... Thank you Bono

[@jono55]

Tax dodger tho. Tax pays your nhs ?

[@G_Ellis606]

@@jono55 Unlike everyone else with $$$...lol

[@bernarddouthit4647]

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

[@tasosvourekas13]

Bring them back

[@richiemolloy8885]

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

[@damiendaly983]

Amen bernard omg its when they blew on worlds stage

[@damiendaly983]

@@richiemolloy8885 holy shit thats some support

[@nihalbhat9872]

This and Coldplay both British great bands.