U2 - Bad (Live Aid 1985)

[@iancallaghan3446]

Who’ here who’s watched this 1,000 times and is back for more in 2025….The Live Aid performance of ‘Bad’ is more than just a song-it’s an emotional journey. Bono’s raw vulnerability and connection with the audience make it unforgettable. The way he stepped down into the crowd, improvising and extending the song, symbolized breaking free, reaching out, and finding connection in a deeply human way. For me, this performance feels like an anthem for letting go of the pain, embracing the chaos, and finding hope, no matter how lost we feel. The energy and emotion of that moment remind me that even when life feels overwhelming, there’s beauty in the struggle and strength in connection. This version of ‘Bad’ resonates because it’s not polished or perfect-it’s alive, raw, and real, just like the challenges we all face. Thank you, U2, for giving us this masterpiece at a time when the world needed it most-and for continuing to inspire so many of us to rise above our challenges.

[@CynthiaTomArtsandHealing]

It is my spiritual journey. Thanks tapping into how epic this performance and song is. I cry every time. Joy I think. I saw them play this live in San Francisco and it will forever have a spot in my heart.

[@stumperglove]

Beautifully put and on the money too, remember like it was this morning 🌄 god bless all ❤

[@НатНат-й3х]

зараз так мало співаків такого рівня

[@sylviehartmann-frossard1258]

Merci beaucoup pour cette analyse ressentie grâce au charisme de Bono et de ses fidèles musiciens! ❤😊❤

[@seapup2247]

I honestly fell in love with Freddie from Queen by seeing his performance at this concert 2 yeas ago. I'm 43 and grew up singing his songs bug never adored him until his performance at this tribute. I'm in love with Freddie ❤ #Mercury 😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mcleanse1382]

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

[@jeffsims9907]

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

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

You heard genius

What a great quote 👏

[@billhorstkamp98]

This song particularly does that to a lot of people

[@trenthaling7662]

Me too...

[@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.

[@ebf82234]

Here I am 73 years old...I remember this incredible event as if it were yesterday. On that hot and humid July day in 1985, I was three stories up on a ladder painting my upstate New York house while Live Aid poured through speakers in a nearby window. When U2 came on, I literally "froze" on that tall ladder in awe of what I was hearing. God Bless the 1980's...🤗🤗👍👍

[@billhorstkamp98]

I’m 60 now. I remember this day well too. Phil Collins playing in both England and Philadelphia. What a nut.😂. this was an incredible performance on an incredible day. ✌🏼

[@0-by-1_Publishing_LLC]

It was the greatest decade in American history. ... All of which is lost by today's standards.

[@johnng5016]

Yes. And don’t forget Queen’s iconic performance

[@billhorstkamp98]

@@johnng5016 never. Have a great weekend.✌🏼

[@klaasj7808]

huh you were also 73 when you were on omaha beach in 1944 surfin while war was going on

[@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.

[@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.

[@elmoblatch9787]

Every note was auto-tuned via the Internet and the cloud, etc. Yep.

[@principiosativos]

​@@NealR2000, not two notes. Two chords. Six notes in fact.

[@billhorstkamp98]

I’ve seen U2 three times. My favorite was The Joshua Tree tour. They were on fire.

[@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" ,,??++)

[@Mrkittyisthebestcat]

Frisson ❤

[@annonymous8019]

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

[@MattMcCormack-y9d]

I'm still listening in Oct 2024. Arguably their best song. Still have it on my old VHS. What a song....

[@JohnMiller-un8kh]

Pride in the name of love and this song are what we kept me the odd duck at parties. This music is in my heart.

[@treysean14]

Me too!

[@meenabustillos296]

I agree

[@darlingnikki_007]

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.

[@darlingnikki_007]

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

[@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.

[@raindrops21_9]

Everyone talks about Queen's performance at Live Aid, but for me, this was the one.

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

There both Amazing we had geniius truly gifted bands The World will look back and be astonded

[@surf101-]

Think about this...Queen passing the torch to U2 at this concert.

[@billhorstkamp98]

@@raindrops21_9 same for me

[@dmss3256]

best live performance ever

[@mrttwa1]

Queen at Live Aid (espec Radio Ga Ga) was probably the best live performance ever, but U2 was right after them

[@susbrosaysyoutube]

anyone watching this great performance in 2025

[@DeanAllman]

Yep. Wide awake. I’m not sleeping

[@sammyheap5489]

1st January 2025❤🎉😎

[@benardlawrence7679]

😂 please to meet up my name is ben

[@benardlawrence7679]

U

[@sunflower-cg4cp]

I am . January 10 2025. This is so awesome

[@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

[@SammiGirl-bx1th]

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

[@paulauvray1948]

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

[@markalexwhite]

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.

[@johncave3334]

This song helps keep me centered. I struggled with alcohol addiction for almost fifteen years. AA, and deep family care, carried me in the right direction. This tune reminded me about hope, opportunity....and strength.

[@johngibbs799]

Keep drinkingfont let those aeeholes control your life

[@larrymulryan5305]

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

[@Oh_I_Will]

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 .

[@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...

[@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 ❤️

[@samplermike]

People talk about Queen at Live Aid but this performance is right up there with them

[@timscarman4599]

Both magnificent, the 7-8 min mark this 54yr old Australian randomly burst into tears in a good way…. the charisma, the emotion.

[@klaasj7808]

this was better, even david bowie was better then queen.

[@tonizubac6353]

At that time, the queen was a league above

[@GerryStockers]

Don't think u wouldn't get much argument there not a huge queen fan but blew everyone away with their performance.

[@U2Ricardo525]

Yes!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@HighMo]

I'm not a huge U2 fan, but I respect the talent. This is a pretty epic performance, and quite monumental in terms of rock music history. Very emotional.

[@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....

[@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

[@rayfinnerty]

67 years young

[@teijaflink2226]

It's crazy I was not even born when this happened but lately I'm really starting to feel old.That so many amazing artists. Appeared in one concert, this could not happen today. Sad time is flying.

[@StLProgressive]

I’ll be 53 in August. I remember watching Live-Aid, waiting for them to come on. Been my favorite band since ‘83. I feel so old tonight, lol. 💚

[@pauldoyle6040]

67 next month...🎉

[@adrian_1974]

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

[@medb8882]

Most Irish hate Bono but love U2 😂

[@blackietotheend]

@@medb8882Irish a proud,love u2, bono is hard work.but he is a great show man, and passionate, so like him

[@Joseph-m6f]

❤❤❤❤

[@Joseph-m6f]

This man had conversations with senator Jesse helms from North Carolina.in personal level and U.S.A government stopped mother and child H.iV transmission in Africa was stopped . just man talking after that's senator helms took to his grand kids msi arena aka Chinatown Washington DC I know because I was there.true story

[@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

[@TurboJimbo]

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

[@ElNino6555]

THIS IS THE BEST

[@donaldbiddiscombe8062]

I agree 100

[@garylagstrom3864]

MY LETTER TO U2-1987 I saw you guys on the Joshua Tree tour in 1987 at MTSU-Middle Tennessee State University Saturday November 28th 1987. The Bodeans opened up for you. I remember at the time Larry had a crush on Wynonna Judd and she came out and sang a duo with Bono! I didn't have tickets to the show. A friend of mine drove us 3 hours from East Tennessee to see the show. We bought tickets at the box office for $18.50. We ended up 8th row center stage! I remember back then the band held back tickets for fans who were willing to make the drive and couldn't get tickets via phone or record store locations. Thanks again to Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr for making a special album and tour! I was 18 and had just graduated High School that year! All the Best! Gary Lagstrom

[@honkylips9450]

That is an AWESOME memory to have! I love hearing about folks' concert experiences like this that leave a lasting impression.

[@ConorCusack]

Great experience no doubt ! I saw them on the Joshua Tree Tour here in my hometown of Rochester NY

[@ConorCusack]

Los Lobos opened for them

[@memphisdietitian991]

I had a ticket to that very concert and was going with my boyfriend, we were coming from Memphis. Well, I got grounded for some long forgotten infraction and my dad wouldn't let me go to the concert. I was so upset and still am. Though my boyfriend did bring me back a t-shirt. 🙂

[@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

[@duster15670]

I was 15 when I first saw this…I’m 54 now and still get goosebumps watching this awesome performance from U2..The height of music 1985 (it reached the mountain peak over any decade in my opinion)and live aid and the height & pinnacle performance of U2's career with Bad at live aid...the passion and sound just soooo amazing and the hairs still stand up on my neck every time it watch even now here in 2024!!! (I watch it at least 10 times a year) 👏😁 (5:54 Greg Carroll who sadly died a year later but remembered by U2 on the Joshua Tree Album which was dedicated to him)

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Joseph-m6f]

❤❤ they still touring.if you can afford the ticket iam glad to contribute that.leave comments and I will keep touch with you ❤❤❤

[@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.

[@tsetannamgyal2964]

I am still drunk on 11. 06 2024 and I still love this song....is there anyone listening?

[@johnsweeney3446]

I'm tipping back a few watching on June 28th, 2024. 🍺 🍻 😁

[@tomscotland]

I hear you brother.

[@jamespower4841]

I'm with you brother from Ireland, now 55yrs young lol.... God bless you..

[@valeriesaint-jalmes8460]

Absolument ❤

[@MattieBennett]

I’m not sleeping 🍻

[@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

[@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 🤦‍♂

[@Ква-щ3ц]

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...

[@bluessky1475]

What I love and respect about U2 is the Irish boys stuck together still jamming to U2 for 30 plus years. Thank you you wonderful Irishmen.

[@wylier]

They actually have been together (altho not recording) since 1976. That means as of writing, almost a full half century.

[@ITSBIGBOY]

There wasn’t one note missed in 13 minutes of this masterpiece

[@principiosativos]

Perfect!

[@ElementsMMA]

The Edge was absolutely on point

[@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!

[@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

[@BENjamin3931]

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

[@liamfastmusic]

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

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

The Edge 🎸 💯%💛

[@devinthierault]

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

[@nickgrew458]

The best version of the best song ever written and performed about substance abuse and addiction. My favorite song of all time

[@stevenepsenhart4384]

He wrote it for his friend who died from an OD of Heroin

[@martinagroen8605]

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

[@DavidGardiner-ko9rv]

Me to 👍

[@DavidGardiner-ko9rv]

Me to 👍

[@marcelodinizrodrigues1556]

Eu GANHEI, DE UM best frInd e estava. , ou ouvivindo em😢 um carro, ee estáva tocando New years Day🎉🎉🎉🎉 E. NUMCA MAIS , COMECEI😢COMPRANDO tudo que🎉 era relacionado a banda obrigado. 🎉

[@stevemcwright9457]

23 that is the secret 23

[@nancydemoss2945]

Great memories !

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelraih]

One of the best 11 minutes in music. It always gets me since 1985 when I recorded it as a 15 year old child in Germany on cassette from radio and in parallel on VHS cassette. Back then he was a kind of a messiah and we listened to every word he said. It melts my heart seeing him going to the fans and dancing with the girl.

[@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

[@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

[@keithlevine5484]

At 14 years old, this was one of those moments when you realize there is so much feeling in music. Will never forget this performance. Come back to see it every so often!

[@sherylsimmons8111]

I was 14 years old too. Fell in love with U2. 😍😊

[@jbarmania]

I was 11 and remember this and Queens performance and being gob smacked!

[@abeldelarosa539]

Same here, man very unique moment , everlasting....

[@rogeriomarcos2088]

Que maravilha dê som

[@chrisruddy2518]

My younger brother passed a few years ago, we went to see U2 when they toured America in the early 90’s being Irish ☘️ & watching them live was an incredible experience…(he as well as I loved them & the show) we watched this live in 85 & watching this now brings me to tears… love & miss you little brother…RIP Scott Patrick Ruddy 🙏🏻💋😇❤️🇮🇪🇺🇸🍀

[@lauramayfield5410]

So very sorry for you loss!! Glad you and your brother had that experience!

[@nancydemoss2945]

Your brother will always be with you as long as you remember him.

[@donaldbiddiscombe8062]

Rest in peace 🙏

[@Macca-rb5ok]

This performance sparked 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 a concert that, for all its worthiness and great intentions, was running a little flat. As the night drew in, Elton John and Queen built on U2's ice-breaking, adrenalin-shooting performance, making for a magical night of music.

[@AnaGarcia-vs1mr]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🎵🎵🎸🎸🎶🎶

[@markchristopherson9715]

Exactly

[@ericmills9839]

I was 12, didn’t like queen at all, loved U2, but remember both being amazing and since most of the live aid ended up on KZbin decades later glad to see my memory was accurate enough. In retrospect, you see who was tour ready and who just showed up and winged it. Clapton was super sharp. I don’t think much of She’s Waiting but the performance at this concert was fantastic.

[@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

[@pamelaadamany9646]

Huge crowds w no guns no murders just music

[@peacefuljeffrey]

Well, be fair: It’s a White crowd; and it’s not a rap concert.

[@roswithagotz2523]

Die daemlichen Moslems würden nicht begreifen wie so was sein kann. ....

[@dce9018]

Because it's 99.9% white.

[@mireillelanglois6947]

and no phone!

[@mtwiner9981]

This song always makes me cry, just like many others have said. I don't completely know why, U2, at such a young age knew what longing, hurting, hoping for better someday but knowing it would be such a long, long journey to find that better world. While praying the Promises are real and knowing that's the only thing in this world that will heal all the pain and suffering we inflicted on each other. Words fail when trying to describe how this song touches so many of us. One of the greatest songs and performance of all time, I honestly think Angels stopped to watch and listen.....and understood.

[@markhawkins3183]

Amen, I’m 💯% with you my friend, just came upon again a few months ago!!😊

[@candelariarodriguezbento5966]

I live all the songs the U2 even if the are sad and make me crying because even today continue Wars in many Countries. We no want any more Wars. We want Peace and love each others no matter what religion Culture o❤❤ race o color we are all humans. We need love no Wars.😢😢❤❤

[@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 😆

[@seeyou-e7j]

solid gold NOT MANY CAN PERFORM LIKE THIS LIVE ,NO AUTOTUNE ,PURE TALENT ,DEVOTION -LOVE U2 legendary performance -take me back to 85 .

[@RB-sh5qh]

It did all take a bit too long IMO. Fortunately, Queen came to make up for it. ;-)

[@VitaRaynor-oi4md]

AMEN

[@mitar29]

i saw this on television during the American broadcast. I had just gotten The Unforgettable Fire for my birthday in 1985 and was completely in love with U2. 36 years later, this is still my favorite song by them and they have been my favorite group ever since. i know everyone likes to say that Queen's performance was the definitive performance of LIVE AID but I would have to give that nod to U2. I cried when I first saw this in 1985 and I cry every time i come to KZbin and watch this performance, now.

[@gillbutler4985]

Maria, I totally agree with you. I was 20 when this amazing day took place! Yes, for me as well, U2 totally stole the event and this is my favourite U2 track too! LiveAid was the making of U2 on an international level and they just never looked back. I remember I was going on a date and being taken out to dinner so I was video recording this and the evening acts. I was getting when U2 played and was dancing around the bedroom putting my makeup on! I've just noticed the stage clock and it shows 6.30pm...not bad for a 35 year old memory!

[@AGMediaThailand]

It's a toss of the coin for sure, I cannot split depends on mode

[@paulbrown2681]

Wow take it easy it's just music

[@carlosvl8296]

I'm still crying watching this stonishing performance. If I had a time travel machine I'd be back that day in there.

[@markohalloran5937]

Hi Maria, totally agree unreservedly. I remember watching this live on tv at home just before leaving to catch the bus to meet my future wife. We had been courting for a few months and I remember watching my watch nervously as I was tore between running to the bus and watching this epic performance. I left in time and made it to meet my wife! I think on reflection it is still one of the best days of my life as it was my Mum’s birthdays too. We were immensely proud Irish people and although Mum’s gone I still am now! What a brilliant day.

[@wargraves1]

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

[@JoleneKostohryz]

you're lovely.

[@jmoney3ify]

Hope you had a good life!

[@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 💜

[@__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....

[@joshthetree]

It was amazing. I copied it as a teenager back then ✌️

[@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!

[@MarkSmith-dw4rz]

As a 17 year old glued to this all day in 85..now 57 and it's still awesome 👌

[@jaggedstarrPI]

I'm right behind you (16 now 56) and right with you! These guys did something with music that I never experienced with any other band, composer, or musician of any kind. But I have never been able to explain it. It was like being taken to another level - but that's not it. I wish I could explain it. I really do...

[@robertferguson533]

@@jaggedstarrPITheir songs are worth a thousand words

[@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 🇳🇱

[@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.

[@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.

[@Olsen65]

I was watching with my parents and I wanted to ride to my pal to see the concert, but there we were glued to the screen by this mesmerizing performance. My dad seemed so old back then. I am older now but still feel like the teen I was back then. Almost 40 years ... time flies my friends.

[@OutstandingBram]

don't say "who's still here 2021?" We will never leave, because U2 is one of the Best Band in the World.

[@malebogokopong6024]

Yaa neah. U2 rocks. Bunos voice errr Love the guy .

[@lorishu48103]

we are not sleeping

[@pascalbenard2935]

⁰ô

[@pechsirisaenmuang5123]

Me too , always

[@sistahcool3533]

It most definitely is

[@pedropagan7811]

I will listen to this song as long as I live.

[@breno1806]

Me too

[@АлексейБирюков-я5р]

Не дать байдону развезать войну!

[@taylormurdoch1908]

I’m 18 years old and my dad brought me up listening to this. He was 15 when liveaid happened. U2- what a band.

[@clauderebello5362]

I was 37 then.. nearly 76.. now.. WHAT A SCORCHER..IT WAS!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@valooboop]

I feel the same👍👍👍

[@TGS-y2p]

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

[@andrewg9022]

Nearly 37 years later it may just be the best live version of any song ever. That’s how momentous this was. The event. The band. The song. The crowd. A perfect symphony.

[@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.

[@theresa69sss]

BOLLOCKS, greetings from Aberdeen Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@redshift8302]

80's music was much better than 60's era. Even lyrics-wise this song surpassed anything written in the decades before it.

[@phennigan]

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

[@mcfcguvnors]

yeh i put this as the best ,people forget too easy ,Dire straits were ace & did another gig next door ( wembley arena ) on the same night .Midge Ures set was faultless .Prefer to say they were ALL great

[@t33zy30]

Eh queen first

[@stevenepsenhart4384]

What are you on? I'll take some

[@joshthetree]

You're dead right ✌️

[@Dessienewshoes]

If the virus is gonna keep me at home then this is how I choose to spend my time. Unbelievable performance from U2

[@primalium]

Totally agree.

[@JeanNishioka]

Yes, in Brazil too

[@just-ice7369]

I'm with you friend. I remember eagerly waiting for it and all the talk about who was and wasn't playing, some were saying not very nice things about those who didn't play like Michael Jackson ,Bruce Springsteen ,I don't know if Rod Stewart played. or Elton John. Sprinsteen was on his honeymoon and donated something and he and M.Jackson did the single USA for Africa. I loved when Phil Collins played London then got the Concorde to Philly ,it was a great idea. Plus the likes of Led Zeppelin ,Jimmy Page look totally smashed but he was awesome on the guitar ,Eric Clapton and Phil Collins also played with Led Zeppelin ,and Keith Richards and Ronnie Woods played with Bob Dylan .I think it was Ron Wood. It's mad when all the 60's acts played ,my mates and i were 19 and we all thought Macca and the Stones Dylan were old lol . But the reality song that ht was the Cars Drive and the Video ,100.000 just went silent some wept i shed a tear ,Billy Connelly was crying , it just was This is what it's about. And the Who were broken up but got together for that day, It was the early stages of Glasnost and even Gorby let the Russians watch ,it was the greatest rock/pop show ever.

[@ricoberserker2003]

SAME HERE

[@fenderfetish]

seeing it live on TV back in '85 was mind-blowing =^)

[@redrumtruecrime]

"Bad" my favourite U2 song of all time. Totally adore The Edges' trademark twang on the guitar, a sound that's so symbolic of the 1980's. Quality!

[@daithio.7378]

justine endicott I loved it for years but favourites change , one three hill is kicking now but I like this song BC I was a heroin addict for yrs and this song sums that drug up( Desperation ) etc ,I'm also from Dublin lived near bono for five yrs always the S. Americans hanging around God love them , their sweet people ☘✌️.

[@daithio.7378]

justine endicott . PS I was a teenager in the 80s don't let the photo fool you 😇👌.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Mine too

[@chriswood7165]

I'm 62 now. wow what a time it was . i watched it live, what a great day. my sister went with my girlfriend and was in the stadium.

[@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…

[@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

[@sergiobg8637]

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

[@JustinSmith-kn9ef]

Pure emotional indeed

[@montybrogan7020]

"We’re an Irish band, we come from Dublin City, Ireland Like all cities, it has its good, it has its bad This is a song called, Bad" ❤

[@mikechapman3450]

I'm so glad I was born in 66 so I could live through all great music of the late 70s all of the 80s and some 90s and a little of the 50s and 60s

[@paulgardiner1300]

Lucky man. Im still catching up. Born 1984. X

[@ambasteir8316]

You're some guy, born in 66 but you still managed to 'live through' a little of the 50s. RESPECT.

[@RyansColoradoRailProductions]

I’m so jealous of u I was born in 2003 >>>>>:(((

[@mikechapman3450]

@@RyansColoradoRailProductions . Doesn't mean you can't start rocking to the classics

[@davidellis5141]

There is a great producer named Mike Chapman ! Did Blondie & The Knack ! Many others .

[@garydupuis2796]

This performance is living proof of the true power and potential of music.

[@kieranmilton2276]

U2’s best song in my opinion! It’s soo underrated makes me emotional every time hearing this

[@hectorleonardovillalobosdu6017]

It is indeed

[@parkjamesshaw3189]

AMEN TO THAT

[@MrWaterWhite]

Truth!

[@pedromoronta5025]

Me too I am crying right now...March 2020

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Amen it is

[@bupe007]

U2 are heroes! I was 20 ..Live Aid. Visited England and Scotland in the same year. people were friendly and very open. I miss these times!

[@williamhobbs3973]

Watching this performance of Bad by U2, brought tears to my eyes. Days of hope in 1985 , are now filled with days of despair in little Island Britian of October 2022, but the music of the 1980's , makes us oldies feel young again

[@jamesjournalist3919]

I was there on that amazing day and when U2 finished playing I turned to the guy next to me and asked, "That band was very good, do you know what their name is?" He looked at me like I was crazy. That was the best day of my life. It was a really awesome day for everyone in that stadium.

[@L00kiii64]

So you were in London at an music festival in the mid 80s and had no idea who U2 is? Did you lived under an rock??

[@carlostreppe]

@@L00kiii64 this was in 85', U2 didn't really hit it big til the joshua tree in 87'

[@thedude5599]

Who was the best band that day.

[@L00kiii64]

@@thedude5599 no, the best band was queen, the best single perfomance was bad by U2

[@teirasilver3932]

James Journalist lavagem! that's why I love her is ingenuity,,hate U2 approver's dis mantis e congelador Jos

[@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💗💕

[@ryanhounsell7942]

To this day, the best performance of that day. To think that those of us at home who were U2 fans already’knew’ but were witnessing the live announcement to the world is just insane.

[@michaelholmes-m2n]

Red Rocks did that

[@southport65]

i will never understand people who hate on u2. you simply cannot deny the sheer energy of their live performances, or the immense passion on display in their songs. i've seen them live a handful of times now, and there is simply nothing on earth like a u2 show- it leaves you feeling high and reeling in the afterglow for days after. the energy is absolutely palpable. people who hate on u2 do it because it might be viewed as the "cool" thing to do in certain singles, but i highly doubt they've ever actually given their stuff a listen. their music transcends. there are only a handful of singers who are always as on-point live as they are in the studio, and bono imo leads the very small pack (consisting of himself, fred mercury, and chris cornell). the whole band is just the rare perfect marriage of four members, completely in tune with one another, operating on the same frequency. the edge's guitar parts take me to another plane of existence, man... they are just perfect, and entirely unique. and the rhythm section of larry and adam could bring dinosaurs back to life, i swear. god, what a band... we are blessed to have them.

[@timjohnson8820]

We hate on U2 because they are pompous libtards who are hypocrites. They are all worth hundreds of millions but do you see them donate millions of their personal wealth to anything? No you don't. They are phony liars who claim to care about the poor but they do nothing but enrich themselves. Bono is the biggest clown of the bunch. Since when does being a good rock singer mean you can lecture people on geo-politics? This moron did not even graduate from university and somehow he thinks he can lecture governments and citizens on how our tax money should be spent. Meanwhile, Mr Phony puts his money in tax shelters. The guy will burn in hell for his lies

[@justthetruth1]

I've seen them several times too and I am a fan, the only live show that betters them is Springsteen, for energy and value for money. Nice mention of Freddie and Chris, may they both rest in peace, two incredible voices. Bono will always divide opinion with regards to why some people don't like them or him but that is non music issues, musically alone they are fantastic.

[@etheneinspenner3950]

Tim Johnson he does make some good music though

[@timjohnson8820]

@@etheneinspenner3950 You mean he used to make great music in the 80s and 90s. That last 3 albums have been garbage. We are all here watching them from 30 years ago because they suck now

[@maureenmckay9671]

@@timjohnson8820 do your research - they give millions and have spent 40 years of their time helping eradicate poverty & promote social justice. They never stop. Just check the long list of charities & giving which began even before this famine relief concert.

[@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

[@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

[@JoeSpinato]

Bono has one of the most legendary mullets of all time. Absolutely fantastic.

[@ElementsMMA]

Agreed. However Bono has recently said he can't watch this performance because of how shameful the haircut is. He's changed, man

[@JoeSpinato]

@@ElementsMMA It was 1985, lol. It was the style and he should embrace it. Of course you evolve as you get older, but there's nothing wrong with embracing the styles and looks you had of the day. He should lighten up.

[@joshthetree]

Twas the height of fashion back then 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.