WOW! Madonna - Live Aid Reaction

[@princelee7884]

This song is on the true blue album 🎉XX

[@murrayhonahni746]

Hi ladies! Thanks for that trip down memory lane! ❤️ Madonna had just completed the Virgin Tour in June of that year. It was a North American tour and was sold out. When she did Live Aid on July 13, 1985, she performed in front of 100,000 people and her first televised global audience. The performance rocketed her career and she proved that she could stand on her own with the likes of Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Phil Collins and Hall & Oats. True Blue was released the next year and went on to sell over 25 million copies. What I admire about her the most is that she truly enjoys being on stage. She is always smiling through the grueling routines. ❤️

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for taking the trip down memory lane with us! :)

[@briandubois-gilbert8182]

She’s of course at her best element here-the live stage. Doing cardio and singing (no lip synch or auto tune). This, before a live audience of over 100,000 and a global tv audience estimated at 1.9billion viewers. She was dressed from neck to toes in 95 degree summer heat…and the banter that followed after the Holiday number was memorable- Madonna (M): So, hot enough for you? I’m sympathizing with you by keeping my coat on. So don’t feel bad!! Crowd yelling: Take it off!! Take it off!! M: I ain’t taking off shit today!! You might hold it against me 10 years from now!! The backdrop to this exchange was a few days before this performance, Playboy and Penthouse published nude photos of pre-fame Madonna taken sometime 1977-1979 when she was a struggling dancer and she posed as a figure model in art and photography sessions to supplement her income. She also worked as a coat hanger in a fancy NYC resto and as a waitress at a Dunkin’Donuts shop. She didn’t turn to prostitution or night club strip dancing. These photographers made her sign a “consent release form” for her modeling job and paid her a small fee. After she became famous after her first 2 albums and successful Virgin Tour earlier in 1985, three of these photographers sold her photos to Playboy and Penthouse-all these parties making hundreds of thousands of $ off these photos. Critics and detractors were “slut shaming” Madonna for these nude photos, but she dismissed it: “I am not ashamed of anything..” She’s of course, a liberated, rebellious feminist who’s comfortable in her own body and sexuality…and controversies like these will not faze nor define her as a person and an artist. To prove her point, by 1992 she would publish her “Sex” coffee book and release her Erotica album. That’s why she’s iconic and legendary. Before you leave this Like A Virgin (LAV) era, you need to see her perform LAV as opening number for the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in September 14, 1984 that stunned the pop music world and culture. LAV as a single, music video and album has not been released yet when she performed it on MTV. Her manager then told her after this performance that her career “is over”. It turned out to be a defining and iconic moment in pop music history. Really enjoying your Madonna reactions and journey.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much for the additional info and context! :) And we appreciate the recommendation as well - It sounds incredible!

[@gopies1456]

At the time the organisers of live aid did not want Madonna to perform has they thought she was not talented enough and she was just a passing phase. It was Dick Clarke who hosted the live aid telecast who pleaded with the organisers to put this women on stating that she is the biggest female artist at this point in time have just released material girl. After this performance crazy for you knocked we are the world of live aid off the top from the billboard hot 100 and that she will have a very long and successful career.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that! :)

[@Icon4life2]

One of my favorie performances of hers, period! The songs, the look, the confidence. God, I love her so much! Keep em coming ladies!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

❤️

[@steven-yu3tu]

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND eventually made it onto the True Blue Album which hadn’t yet been released. It was never a single. Also, the “Hot enough for you? I’m sympathizing with you by keeping my coat on. Yeah, I’m not taking sh!t off, you might hold it against me 10 years from now” was a direct response for the scandal that had just exploded when Playboy and Penthouse published pre-fame nude pictures of her from years earlier when she did some nude modeling during a 70’s art class.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

She certainly knows how to give a great response! 😉

[@kristianberg4264]

Besides this just being an incredible performance, to think this was just two short years after her first album was released and she was performing with all these long established acts and in front of 1+ Million people, was quite a feat in a time of no internet. After being a fan for 40yrs it’s still mind blowing to think about that young dancer that went to New York with the dream to dance. Lol Note: This performance got her on the cover of People magazine with the likes of Tina Tuner, Bob Dillon, The Rolling Stones & Hall and Oats. She actually had four People magazine covers in 85’ alone, not to mention the coveted Time magazine cover.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

It really is mind blowing - especially (like you said) when there was no internet, no viral videos... Amazing! :)

[@TheMadonnasummer]

So pure , So much energy put out into this performance !!! It was a really Hot Day there but she carried on like a Champ !!! 👑👑👑

[@todddepue681]

At this moment in time, Playboy and Penthouse had just published old photos of her from her early days in NYC when she worked as a nude artist's model. Hence her quip about "holding it against her in 10 years" if she took her jacket off. Bette Midler (who, at the time, was still known for her bawdy humor) had already introduced her as "a girl who pulled herself up by her bra straps...and is known to let them down occasionally...") But all that said, definitely one of my favorite Madonna outfits of the 80s.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for that additional information! And we definitely agree about the outfit. :) ❤️

[@kevinp2722]

In a way, this performance was Madonna’s clap back for not being invited to contribute to We are the world, which was released earlier that year. For something very different, I recommend watching Promise to try from Madonna’s Truth or Dare movie. There are two versions, the original one with dialogue is my favourite. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ-miZqQr9Jqmassi=11rYYvNginPiOEH9

[@TheGamerClubber]

I heard she wasnt welcome into this festival. People said she cant sing, cant dance...and probably uncomfortable with her atitude... --- Still... she fought back gaving her best to this huge crowd --- I love her ❤💪🏻 LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND...I GUESS ...IS FROM TRUE BLUE ALBUM.

[@ElectroPrince3000]

I don’t leave comments very often, but I just have to say I love your Madonna reactions soooo much! There are lots of reactors on KZbin who have little to no interest in her music and only react to her for views, but I can feel your sincerity & genuine respect for her as an artist & performer. I’m super excited for your Madonna journey & cannot wait for you to experience her 90s, 00s & 2010s music, which is criminally underrated! I also think it’s better that you’ll be seeing her live next year because by then, you will be much more familiar with her discography and the built-up hype will reward you tenfold! Looking forward to the next one! 😁

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much for such a sweet comment! We really appreciate it. ❤️

[@theKarstenR]

To those of us who were fortunate enough to watch Live Aid live back then it will always remain an unforgettable event. Literally EVERYBODY was talking about it. Apparently, "Love Makes the World Go Round" was Madonna's response to her not being invited to be on "We Are the World". According to Nile Rodgers the reason for that was that the song's producers felt that she couldn't sing (can you imagine?!), which hurt her quite a bit. By the way, I really think the tambourine is a lost art form in pop music. 😉

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

It was definitely the event of the time! And completely agree about the tambourine! :)

[@deborahcostello515]

How ridiculous. Those saying she couldn't or can't sing clearly haven't listened to her properly.

[@MrSteffklein]

Wie süß und bezaubernd bist DU bitte Branda. Jeder hier fühlt, wie sehr Du Madonna fühlst. Live Aid, war so wichtig ...

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

❤️❤️

[@Guy-lo3ld]

Thanks so I much for your reaction. 💯 I really enjoyed watching it along with both of you.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for watching with us! :)

[@JoePritchard-gb3vm]

Ladles, I just want say I just love you both . You both are amazing. I love your Madonna reactions .❤

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We love you back!

[@deborahcostello515]

Thanks for taking me down memory lane with that one. I was in my last year of high school when this concert happened and I loved Madonna back then and still do. She really did have to fight so hard to get the respect for her artistry, so glad she kept fighting and continued to bring us all her amazing music.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for taking the journey with us! ❤️❤️ "...so glad she kept fighting and continued to bring us all her amazing music." We're very glad too! ❤️

[@flavienbelardinelli4667]

A Prince designed outfit...

[@richardc8795]

Something I did not know. 😉

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Cool!

[@sashabertold3731]

Didn't know wow❤

[@PerryCJamesUK]

Ah yes... One of two he designed for her in 1985.

[@tapanim6576]

Amazing.

[@OctavioXtravaganza70]

This was EPIC… Madonna wearing the jacket Prince had made for her and her attire was very different than what was expected… months prior the nude photos had been published so when she enters the stage she says “ I’m not taking shit off today” … and performed in a very casual outfit….

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

❤️❤️

[@Marc-zi5cq]

her background singer, one of the Thompson Twins sounded off key for quite alot of the performance haha She was good though.

[@EAB82]

Holiday turns 40 today! Her first hit on the hot 100. Her performance here took place in my hometown in Philly.. I was a toddler but I remember watching this on tv. One of my first memories of Madonna and I called her Donna 😆

[@EAB82]

JFK stadium (sadly torn down in 92).. over 100k in attendance and 1.9B worldwide across tv screens

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Love that story! Donna! lol

[@Dearestdear56]

Such lovely reaction. Always endearing

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Aww, thank you so much! :)❤️

[@damienbarber7088]

At this concert The Thomsphan Twins were playing here music and doing backup singing!

[@jamesr2164]

Make love not war we say It's easy to recite But it don't mean a damn Unless we're gonna fight But not with guns and knives We've got to save the lives Of every boy and girl That grows up in this world There's hunger everywhere We've got to take a stand Reach out for someone's hand Love makes the world go round It's easy to forget If you don't hear the sound Of pain and prejudice Love makes the world go round They think that love's a lie But we can teach them how to try Love means to understand Reach out for someone's hand 'Cause everything you do Comes back in time to you We have to change our fate Before it gets too late There's hunger everywhere We've got to take a stand Reach out for someone's hand Love makes the world go round It's easy to forget If we don't hear the sound Of pain and prejudice Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Don't judge a man 'til you've been standin' in his shoes You know that we're all so quick to look away 'Cause it's the easy thing to do You know that what I say is true Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Make love not war we say It's easy to recite But it don't mean a damn Unless we're gonna fight There's hunger everywhere We've got to take a stand Reach out for someone's hand Love makes the world go round It's easy to forget If we don't hear the sound Of pain and prejudice Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Love makes the world go round Songwriters: Madonna Ciccone / Patrick Leonard

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Beautiful lyrics - Thank you for sharing those! :)

[@fkenergetic6752]

Love your reactions so far. Can't wait for the tour reaction journey. And don't forget reacting to Vogue which is her biggest masterpiece that makes Madonna The Queen of Pop.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! :)

[@michaelmcmullen1113]

Live Aid concert was in Philadelphia,yes it was very Hot,still hav my Live Aid Tank Top,can’t believe I actually fitted into it at one time.Was a Great Day for Philly

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

You still have it?!!! That's amazing!

[@Chirpy85]

Jacket designed by Prince ❤

[@nikolaipavotny5431]

Oh, I wish you would have Included Bette Midler introducing Madonna before this performance.

[@rolandorodriguez4469]

Only the first two songs made the final cut for the Live Aid dvd, released in the 2000s, when all the stars performances where remastered, I think that’s the reason of the lack of quality of Love makes the world go round youtube video. Btw, the song was included in the True Blue album, the next year (1986), but it was never a single.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much for sharing that info! :)

[@richardc8795]

What a great review! I love that you picked live aid! Absolutely, Madonna is always fully charged with energy. As you progress through her tours, you will see her in her 50s dancing even harder…in heels. Mind you, she does start using electronic vocal assist, but she sounds great!

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much! :) Can't wait to check out all the tours. ❤️

[@yussepig6629]

Madonna was always philanthropically even in the early days. It is sad that this songs lyrics are still so relevant today. We have to fight , but not with guns and knives, to help people.

[@t.c.russell4237]

I remember watching this on tv when it was happening! It was a huge event back then. I think Where’s The Party from True Blue live is left. I would recommend the live version from Blonde Ambition or Who’s That Girl Tours.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

An incredible event (especially at the time) - that's for sure!

[@imihalyimihaly]

live aid had a second comeback decades later-in Hyde Park in 2005….plus she took part in another to save the earth called live earth in 2008….both shows are amazing-you should do those to continue this kind of segment before doing the rest of her huge catalogue….

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

We'll definitely check out more of these performances along the way! ❤️❤️

[@e.s.9080]

One of her magnificent and legendary performances is Keep it Together from her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour. Do watch it sometime to see her mastery of staging, dance and overall performance. But, don't cheat yourself by watching the Truth or Dare movie version as it is not the full complete number, and edited down for the movie itself. A lot of reaction seem to review off the movie version and they're not getting the entire song and meaning of what the song represents. Look for the actual live performance version either from the final show in Nice, France or the Yokohama, Japan show at the start of the tour. Watch both. 👍

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you so much for the recommendations! :)

[@Marc-zi5cq]

Love Makes The World Go Round was never a single. It was a brand new song at the time and ended up on her 1986 True Blue album as the album closer. This was about a year ahead of its release, so she must have probably just written it, possibly as the first track of that third album.

[@EarthdogGFX]

Please react to more Live Aid!!😅 I hear tickets were like 38 dollars

[@duane_313]

How do we vote on the videos you react to???

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

When we react to the official videos for Madonna's singles, we'll ask everyone to vote on the live performance they want to see for that song. So just leave a comment on that video with your pick. :)

[@blueeyes4910]

At that time Playboy had published nude photos of Madonna, taken when she arrived in New York as a dancer, and to make money she posed for art schools and some photographers. That's why she dressed too much and said she wouldn't take anything off.

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Thank you for sharing that background info!

[@blueeyes4910]

@@OurAnxiousReactions It's a pleasure for me

[@zart]

I was there it was incredible it was also a 1000° very very hot Madonna is wearing a jacket because I think penthouse or playboy put out madonna's nude when she was young and modeling in New York. Just to embarrass her. So Doreen the whole performance people cap screaming take off the jacket and if you listen she's actually responds to the audience and says I'm not taken off anything. Anyway the concert was incredible but like I said it was scorching hot and unbearable we found out later that JFK stadium was unsafe and should have been condemned . I can't remember how much I spent for tickets though but we were there like all day long

[@OurAnxiousReactions]

Wow! What an amazing experience that must've been (and a great story now!). Thank you so much for sharing it with us! ❤️❤️