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  • My seventeen year-old son and I react and discuss Queen's performance at Live Aid from 1985.
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  • @SaiPiperina
    @SaiPiperina 4 роки тому +15405

    I was one of the 72.000 people in the stadium and after all these years, every time I watch it, I still get emotional

    • @SaiPiperina
      @SaiPiperina 4 роки тому +612

      @@interestingthings8598 Not really a Queen fan, but I love their music. At Live Aid they were the best of the best... such a big emotion that I still remember

    • @deepleviathan
      @deepleviathan 4 роки тому +659

      you're a rare person now, one of the few that got to witness one of the best moments in human history live.

    • @dene39
      @dene39 4 роки тому +203

      For a gig that had 72k there. There are 500k people who say they were there.

    • @FreddieBluk
      @FreddieBluk 4 роки тому +36

      Den E more! Millions

    • @SaiPiperina
      @SaiPiperina 4 роки тому +166

      @@dene39 Ha Ha Ha very funny, but I was there enjoing the biggest show of all my life

  • @jimminey-fooking-cricket4903
    @jimminey-fooking-cricket4903 4 роки тому +4260

    For 21 minutes in 85 England was ruled by a different Queen.

    • @cindyjensen9737
      @cindyjensen9737 4 роки тому +116

      Can I just say. I absolutely love your comment.

    • @Freespeech141
      @Freespeech141 4 роки тому +20

      Jimminey FingCricket You get my 👑

    • @bad_captaincy
      @bad_captaincy 4 роки тому +24

      What an awesome comment. Well done, well said my friend. x

    • @mirceatim3274
      @mirceatim3274 4 роки тому +33

      I would like to add not only England

    • @johnm1123581321
      @johnm1123581321 4 роки тому +5

      This was quoted in an interview. You didn't make that up.

  • @kolnman3582
    @kolnman3582 3 роки тому +148

    When Freedie left the stage after their set. David Bowie said to him thanks Freddie how the Fuck am I supposed to follow that.

  • @Jabber-ig3iw
    @Jabber-ig3iw 3 роки тому +332

    What’s most impressive is this isn’t a Queen crowd, but it became one.

    • @lewis0705
      @lewis0705 2 роки тому +8

      sure, queen werent the only performers. But they were arguably the biggest ones and alot of people went there specifically for them

    • @sharcrum
      @sharcrum 2 роки тому +3

      It has to have been a queen crowd or they wouldn't have been able to do the radio gaga hand clap in unison so readily!!!

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw 2 роки тому +7

      @@sharcrum everyone knows that move, it’s like YMCA, everyone knows the moves.

    • @freepl9920
      @freepl9920 2 роки тому +16

      @@sharcrum Wembley stadium was sold out even before Queen were annunced to be in it, so no it wasn't a Queen crowd that's what it makes all this set even more iconic

    • @blechbuchse8284
      @blechbuchse8284 Рік тому +2

      @@lewis0705 i believe Queen at that time was a little out of fashion and almost all their hits were a few years back

  • @wendyranta
    @wendyranta 4 роки тому +5560

    He held a microphone in one hand, and the world in the other!!

    • @PatrickKelly-lz3pv
      @PatrickKelly-lz3pv 4 роки тому +38

      Wendy Ranta Well said Wendy

    • @aimilakits
      @aimilakits 4 роки тому +31

      Awesome comment Wendy!!!

    • @selmabday689
      @selmabday689 4 роки тому +24

      Wendy Ranta What an amazing way to say that

    • @timetraveler7133
      @timetraveler7133 4 роки тому +17

      Nailed it...thanks Darling!! ;)

    • @rickflippin1
      @rickflippin1 4 роки тому +19

      Best comment I’ve ever seen damn observant Wendy Ranta

  • @ri0tmaniac242
    @ri0tmaniac242 4 роки тому +3119

    If you ever feel sad or angry, remember people had to perform after this

    • @anipel6608
      @anipel6608 4 роки тому +20

      Haha

    • @bettyb1313
      @bettyb1313 4 роки тому +12

      Who went on after?

    • @monique9636
      @monique9636 4 роки тому +33

      Betty Pickle David Bowie

    • @rctrovids9200
      @rctrovids9200 4 роки тому +5

      @David Hacking-Bonilla freddie*

    • @overhaul976
      @overhaul976 4 роки тому +54

      David Bowie performed Heroes and it was awesome and kept that momentum going

  • @telability2104
    @telability2104 3 роки тому +501

    I dont care that im 14 and my generation’s stereotype is what it is, im always going to love 70s music and queen

    • @vlbiaka6259
      @vlbiaka6259 3 роки тому +19

      dude im 17 i love queens from when i was 10

    • @luckykota02
      @luckykota02 3 роки тому +14

      Me too bruh...... But I'm 16....... They had taken the world that day..... Not only that day but forever.......

    • @kaiwilliams1189
      @kaiwilliams1189 3 роки тому +16

      I’m 15 and absolutely love 70s 80s music, especially queen

    • @cutedeans4513
      @cutedeans4513 3 роки тому +5

      Same I’ve always loved old times people find it weird

    • @danielb1745
      @danielb1745 3 роки тому +8

      I’m 28, people were saying the same about my generation as they do about yours, and I’m sure they’ll say the same the generation after. Don’t worry about it ✌️

  • @concrete542
    @concrete542 3 роки тому +283

    Yeah, I too was there....... Many years later watching the London Olympics closing when Queen performed and they played a tape of Freddie playing with the crowd, and the live crowd responded, my wife just quietly said " Oh my God, he can even do it when he's dead"

    • @stevescourou8006
      @stevescourou8006 3 роки тому +16

      Have you seen the Green Day concert at Hyde park?? If not, do so and come back and talk to me.

    • @xanajoiad
      @xanajoiad 3 роки тому +3

      @@stevescourou8006
      never seen it but you got me curious so now I have to watch it

    • @hoit_430
      @hoit_430 3 роки тому +5

      The greenday concert is one of my favourite videos - insane

    • @stevescourou8006
      @stevescourou8006 3 роки тому

      @@xanajoiad did you watch it?

    • @xanajoiad
      @xanajoiad 3 роки тому +3

      @@stevescourou8006 I watched the all performance, it had me singing and dancing like crazy, wow, I loved it.

  • @doclewis8927
    @doclewis8927 4 роки тому +1133

    What gets me is when Freddie says "all right" and the crowd responds with "all right" and he smiles because he didn't expect that.

    • @35chatham
      @35chatham 4 роки тому +24

      Absolutely amazing. I remember watching it on a Video screen at a Health Club that I was a member of. I had been a Queen fan for many years. John Peel RADIO DJ got me immediately interested when he played Seven Seas of Rye, and I thought “My God” that’s so innovative and new.

    • @35chatham
      @35chatham 4 роки тому +39

      To continue. The way Freddie got the 72 thousand audience into his pocket was amazing. He was and always be the best and most entertaining front God in the World. Love the man, and such a loss. ❤️❤️ RIP FREDDIE

    • @saharqashqaei47
      @saharqashqaei47 4 роки тому +12

      I love that part

    • @tonydoherty2190
      @tonydoherty2190 3 роки тому +2

      People keep forgetting midge ure helped Bob set up band aid got side lined by Bob who took over meetings and interviews Bob did only two decent things in music the band aid single and band aid

  • @datt55
    @datt55 3 роки тому +1326

    Queen didn’t just rule England for 21 minutes. They rule the world FOREVER

    • @agurtoyulia5126
      @agurtoyulia5126 3 роки тому +10

      That’s so true

    • @stevescourou8006
      @stevescourou8006 3 роки тому +16

      Whooooo wants to live forever .....

    • @Ballsnifferhasbro
      @Ballsnifferhasbro 3 роки тому +10

      Queen will always rule

    • @jackieescojackson8798
      @jackieescojackson8798 3 роки тому +11

      @@stevescourou8006 WHO DARES TO LIIIIVE
      FOOOREVEEEEEEEEEEEER!

    • @parzival9514
      @parzival9514 3 роки тому +11

      And Queen United world for 21 minutes and bring world peace. When people forget to fight against each others and just listen and sing along with Freddy Mercury. And just chill for moment.

  • @mrk8050
    @mrk8050 3 роки тому +67

    OK I'm old, I saw Queen live 5 times. Live Aid, to this day it's the largest concert ever held. It was in aid to raise money for the Ethiopian Famine in the early 1980's. At the time of Live Aid I was serving in the British Royal Marine Commandos in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. We listened to it on the radio. We were surrounded be the horror of the Famine, but when Queen came on the radio those poor soles who were there even reacted in a very positive way. I remember that a lot of us Royal Marine Commandos were crying watching some of the children dancing along, I'm teary eyed just remembering. I looked around at men I had fought alongside, who were tough, hardened Royal Marine Commandos who I had fought along side in a war against Argentinian's in 82. By the end of Queen's set we were dancing with the children. It went along way to help build their trust in us. The famine is one of the two worst memories I have. I only watched it for the first time last year, my son put it on the TV. A lot of memories came back and a lot of tears.

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb 3 роки тому

      It was certainly the largest TV audience but the largest live audience to be at a concert ( and this shocked the hell out of me) was Rod Stewart in 1993 on Copacabana Beach with 4.2 million

  • @ziggypop8106
    @ziggypop8106 Рік тому +54

    I was there in that crowd. Queen were the absolute highlight of the whole concert. Freddie lifted the atmosphere from low to ecstatic in 15 seconds, it was electric. I'll never forget it. I only bought the ticket to see Bowie, then I discovered it was a whole day. 🥳

    • @MemphisBrown-wy9es
      @MemphisBrown-wy9es 4 місяці тому +1

      omg you must have been blown away, lucky you, I wish....love freddie and queen forever, miss you darling❤❤

    • @ziggypop8106
      @ziggypop8106 4 місяці тому +1

      @@MemphisBrown-wy9es Yes it was unforgettable 🎉🥳🎈🎉

  • @Mr-zx8fu
    @Mr-zx8fu 4 роки тому +589

    The best thing about his absolute control over that entire audience is that it wasn’t even his audience necessarily. They didn’t all go there to specifically see queen. But queen is what we all remember. That’s epic.

    • @marklaing9485
      @marklaing9485 3 роки тому +1

      🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿yes😚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @Mrs_Red915
      @Mrs_Red915 3 роки тому +1

      And in Philly we responded the same way as they did in London.

    • @sharonthomas9357
      @sharonthomas9357 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly queen is an will be first in our minds

  • @AllStars956
    @AllStars956 4 роки тому +3034

    I like the face of a proud dad introduced his son to Queen.

    • @rock_it9533
      @rock_it9533 4 роки тому +52

      AllStars956 especially the ay-oh part! Ugh dont we all?!

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +82

      Thanks, yes, this video was awesome to do with him.

    • @jennylovesjoe1224
      @jennylovesjoe1224 4 роки тому +5

      @@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia It shows!!

    • @mztweety1374
      @mztweety1374 4 роки тому +9

      Yessss teach the chirren! ( Children)

    • @naturalselectioninterventi4805
      @naturalselectioninterventi4805 4 роки тому +18

      I just started the video and I get so excited when younger generations are first introduced to Queen, ESPECIALLY the Live Aid performance.

  • @angoor101
    @angoor101 3 роки тому +76

    I was 24 living in Dallas Texas when I watched this concert live. Queen was the stuff of dreams and fairytale. God bless Freddie Mercury’s soul for bringing so much joy to our lives.

    • @Hampsonful
      @Hampsonful 2 роки тому +1

      My sentiments too, Freddie was a lovely person.

  • @angelabaiers5055
    @angelabaiers5055 3 роки тому +37

    Fun fact. The Sound Engineer at Live Aid in UK show was a dear friend of Freddie & Queen. He engineered the sound system fully to certain specifications. He also the sound board. Per Queen's request he had a switch taped off. When Queen took the stage he flipped the switch no one knew about except for him & Queen...to make Queen the loudest band at the event! True story!!

    • @lsmith992
      @lsmith992 10 місяців тому +2

      Turned up to 11 no doubt just for Queen.

  • @playdoeswoes8463
    @playdoeswoes8463 4 роки тому +2141

    Not a Queen concert, not a Queen audience , so to have 72,000+ people singing, swaying and clapping in unison is remarkable and shows just how incredible and talented Queen were. Lucky enough to see them at Wembley a year later. Great reaction.

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +34

      Thanks for the comment and way to go being able to see them live, that must be an absolute amazing memory.

    • @autohmae
      @autohmae 4 роки тому +19

      You don't even need a band on stage for the audience to sing. :-)
      ua-cam.com/video/cZnBNuqqz5g/v-deo.html

    • @playdoeswoes8463
      @playdoeswoes8463 4 роки тому +14

      @@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia Ironically the same age as your son,17 years old . Memories are fading but thankfully have the DVD to fall back on. Looking forward to more of your Queen reactions.

    • @EroticChewbacca
      @EroticChewbacca 4 роки тому +25

      Unfortunately would never happen today. It would just be a sea of cellphones

    • @128mbps
      @128mbps 4 роки тому +16

      I saw them too a year later, at Wembley on the Saturday night, squashed at the front for about 10hrs. but worth every minute.

  • @joshdaigle1006
    @joshdaigle1006 4 роки тому +2493

    It was cool of queen to let all them bands play at their concert

    • @isabelmariamelo4717
      @isabelmariamelo4717 3 роки тому +23

      This wasn’t an only queens concert. It was a fund raising show called Live Aid, and many were invited including Queen

    • @imthebeastintheunivast5860
      @imthebeastintheunivast5860 3 роки тому +327

      Isabel Maria Melo DAMN GIRL, THAT JOKE PASSED THROUGH YOUR HEAD AT SUPERSONIC SPEED😂

    • @coreyjudd4676
      @coreyjudd4676 3 роки тому +46

      @@isabelmariamelo4717 Oh, for whoosh' sake

    • @isabelmariamelo4717
      @isabelmariamelo4717 3 роки тому +1

      ImTheBeast InTheUnivast ?

    • @geordieinca9834
      @geordieinca9834 3 роки тому +42

      Isabel Maria Melo you’re kidding right?!! Didnt you get it lol?!!

  • @thelorax9622
    @thelorax9622 2 роки тому +83

    I was 16 during Live Aid. The concert started at 8pm here in Australia, and I sat in front of the TV for about 15 hours waiting for Queen to come on and I was not disappointed. It's 30 years since Freddie died and not seeing Queen live in person is still my greatest regret in my concert viewing life.

    • @Dragonblaster1
      @Dragonblaster1 Рік тому +2

      I was 22 and I was present at Wembley Stadium. I was and am a huge Queen aficionado, but they blew me away that day. Freddie was on fire.

    • @thelorax9622
      @thelorax9622 Рік тому +1

      @@Dragonblaster1 What a great memory to have. In 1985-86 Queen came to Australia and I was just too young to have been able to drive the 2 hours myself to go and see them, so I don't know what that's like. I have several live DVD's and Blu-Rays now, including the Live Aid show, but it will never quite be the same.

    • @Dragonblaster1
      @Dragonblaster1 Рік тому +3

      @@thelorax9622 Yes, the sheer energy of it was mind-blowing. I’ve found the same thing with Iron Maiden gigs. Everyone is your friend.

    • @michellekirkendall5153
      @michellekirkendall5153 Рік тому +1

      Queen and Freddie Mercury are iconic and will always be legends. There are just not enough words to describe the feeling you get when you hear one of their songs whether it be in person or on the radio. We will always miss you Freddie Mercury ❤️❤️❤️

    • @garlandrucker-lv9gf
      @garlandrucker-lv9gf 10 місяців тому

      Same here my friend

  • @anitachin596
    @anitachin596 3 роки тому +443

    I remember this, the other bands came out and played a couple of tunes, almost half heartedly. You almost could see Bob Geldof twisting their arms behind their backs. Then Queen came on and treated it like a paying gig, gave their all and left the stage. The rest, as they say, is history......

    • @rianoneill9664
      @rianoneill9664 3 роки тому +23

      Status quo were the first I think and they completely rocked and had the crowd bouncing but other than that people didn’t seem to want to be there

    • @anitachin596
      @anitachin596 3 роки тому +18

      @@rianoneill9664 I think they didn’t truly understand the global reach of the show. From memory it was one of the first of its kind. Set a new industry standard.

    • @karlbevan6
      @karlbevan6 2 роки тому +4

      Quo were the right group for the first ... Rocking all over the world..

    • @PTBartman
      @PTBartman Рік тому +2

      Dire Straits and U2 had killer sets and I've always loved The Boomtown Rats.

  • @davidg7987
    @davidg7987 3 роки тому +786

    I love how excited Dad was to show this to his lad. Like son, watch this - genius.

    • @miltongurl28
      @miltongurl28 3 роки тому +22

      And cool to see the son share his Dad’s passion. 😊

    • @princesss4rah
      @princesss4rah 3 роки тому +16

      I wasn't even born then and I've watched many of their performances with my 11yo. He loves it. Let Freddy live on..

    • @slimblu1
      @slimblu1 3 роки тому +8

      Passing the baton.❤

    • @kelajati
      @kelajati 3 роки тому +3

      i watch almost the whole show on tv in Turkey.

    • @karlbevan6
      @karlbevan6 2 роки тому +2

      Right on Dad ... Love from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 UK.

  • @libertylover4016
    @libertylover4016 4 роки тому +1028

    this crowd still holds the record as the largest accapella singalong.

    • @thedamnedatheist
      @thedamnedatheist 4 роки тому +4

      @TheSilentGamer YT just posted the link here.

    • @shmortman1341
      @shmortman1341 4 роки тому

      @@thedamnedatheist ua-cam.com/video/cZnBNuqqz5g/v-deo.html

    • @rotwart
      @rotwart 3 роки тому

      Liar.

    • @1anade1rey
      @1anade1rey 3 роки тому +7

      Jane Goodnut okay Jane 🐸

    • @roseanneplatt9100
      @roseanneplatt9100 3 роки тому

      That's really interesting never knew that.

  • @natev1956
    @natev1956 3 роки тому +25

    Man what a voice...real singing, no bullshit,...to think this almost didn't happen..Freddie's passion in performing was incredible

  • @sateNsSaint
    @sateNsSaint 3 роки тому +62

    “Crazy little thing called love” was cut out!!!! But I loved the look on ur sons face....my kids have known live aid ‘85 their whole lives!!! This is STILL the #1 live performance of all time!!!!

  • @michellequick2053
    @michellequick2053 3 роки тому +655

    Freddie. Still making people love you. The man had more talent in his mustache then many of today's artists.

    • @TheFalconerNZ
      @TheFalconerNZ 2 роки тому +11

      More talent in 1 hair of his mustache than many of today's artists when a group of them get together. No autotune - no pressure Freddie will smash it out, not only the park but out of orbit. Freddie - the ultimate performer. R.I.P.

    • @karlbevan6
      @karlbevan6 2 роки тому +2

      I so so love that mustache Comment 😍 ♥ 😭 ❤

    • @christinecampbell1677
      @christinecampbell1677 2 роки тому +2

      I love that. More talent in his mustache. Epic.
      Don't forget what part Midge Ute played in Live Aid. It wasn't all dirty Geldof.

    • @sharcrum
      @sharcrum 2 роки тому

      I'm not sure that's what was in his mustache!!!

    • @imnotyourfriendbuddy1883
      @imnotyourfriendbuddy1883 Рік тому +1

      To be fair, that's one hell of a mustache.

  • @danielelise7348
    @danielelise7348 4 роки тому +685

    FACT:THAT performance is known as the greatest live performance in the history of music.PERIOD!

    • @nightthornkvala94132
      @nightthornkvala94132 4 роки тому +5

      Freddie held that sea of people in the palm of his hand and it was glorious!

    • @Vinnyzzzz
      @Vinnyzzzz 4 роки тому +2

      Daniel Malik not suprised

    • @sajuente8235
      @sajuente8235 4 роки тому +2

      second best just after Nightwish every single one performance

    • @onethreesix
      @onethreesix 4 роки тому +2

      I wanna like this a million times

    • @ska2dt
      @ska2dt 4 роки тому +2

      Queen Live at Wembley is up there to.

  • @debbietaylor9094
    @debbietaylor9094 3 роки тому +27

    Still get goosebumps off his voice RIP to the best legend

  • @kmjkmjkmj
    @kmjkmjkmj 3 роки тому +11

    I think one of the most amazing things about this, is that most people gathered, merrily singing Queen songs, were fans of other groups. This was Live Aid, charity, and a lot of people were secretly waiting to see how well Queen would do without a fan base, without flashing lights and theatrics. And they just went in there, ruled the stage and everyone turned into a fan.

  • @dazzanomas9418
    @dazzanomas9418 4 роки тому +1356

    No autotune or pitch correction back in them days, just let that sink in for a minute !

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +38

      Oh ya, his voice is just amazing times 10!!

    • @MAV7REK
      @MAV7REK 4 роки тому +20

      There actually was pitch correction back then, just wasn’t widely used until Auto Tune was invented as a real-time pitch correction in the late 90s. Before they had digital real-time plugins, there were studio tricks engineers used. Like Queen, who had fun being experimental in the studio. Or The Beatles.

    • @luannevincent9498
      @luannevincent9498 4 роки тому +9

      What happened to " Crazy little thing called love"?

    • @Isleofskye
      @Isleofskye 4 роки тому +2

      I,literally, as a 65 year old don't know what that is or what that does even though I have now heard the phrase many times...lol

    • @dazzanomas9418
      @dazzanomas9418 4 роки тому +21

      Might have been used in the studio's back in 85 but im sure it wasn't available for live performances back then. A lot of reverb and compression yes but not autotune or pitch correction, back then you needed raw vocal talent because you had nothing to hide behind and very little to mask a shit voice when you sang live.

  • @Dicko555
    @Dicko555 4 роки тому +2068

    David Bowie followed Queen, backstage he called them a bunch of bastards and said how the hell do I follow that

    • @suspiciousvere1774
      @suspiciousvere1774 4 роки тому +28

      Beautiful

    • @scrumsie
      @scrumsie 4 роки тому +197

      Its funny, i remember Bowies performance as the most awsome show ever. I was late home from work so i missed queens performance. And now many years later i can watch it on UA-cam. Now i understand why Bowie made such an effort 😄

    • @trishmolineaux1696
      @trishmolineaux1696 4 роки тому +98

      Love that Bowie said that. Bet they all got a good laugh at that!

    • @lsalas4919
      @lsalas4919 4 роки тому +30

      Yea but Bowie really good

    • @johnmullens2857
      @johnmullens2857 4 роки тому +21

      if anybody could..

  • @misssweetheart1708
    @misssweetheart1708 3 роки тому +36

    I love that there’s not a cell phone or camera in sight apart from the camera men filming it! Everyone in the moment enjoying themselves!!

    • @wbrownshadow
      @wbrownshadow 3 роки тому +1

      Cellphones were kinda nonexistent back then the best we could do was a regular instatphoto camera and a tape recorder

    • @gator_productions
      @gator_productions 3 роки тому +1

      What's wrong with people recording when at a concert?

    • @heezahore
      @heezahore 3 роки тому +2

      @@gator_productions Yeah, its a real treat to pay for a ticket to see a band/artist and get stuck behind a wall of a/holes waving their damn cell phones around making their own crappy ,in sound and vision, copy of said artists biggest hit.... maybe there should be a separate section for these "fans".... let them annoy each other and not the real enjoyers of the concert experience as the entertainer intended.....

    • @gator_productions
      @gator_productions 3 роки тому

      @@heezahore oh boo hoo, some people like to record at concerts and u don't like it. So we should separate over half of the crowed so people like u can see an extra inch of the performance. 😢

    • @heezahore
      @heezahore 3 роки тому +1

      @@gator_productions actually yeah..... if you want to have peoples cell phones blocking your view then absolutely have a section set aside..... like outside on the pavement as its illegal.... read your ticket smart-ass........

  • @adamneale9841
    @adamneale9841 3 роки тому +13

    The worlds best performer ever to walk the planet, no auto tune just pure talent what a legend

  • @jesseumana4614
    @jesseumana4614 3 роки тому +893

    Imagine being at a concert where everyone is giving 100% undivided attention without looking at their phones

    • @kalebj7001
      @kalebj7001 3 роки тому +21

      Exactly.. all eyes facing the stage!

    • @lanapoulliot7682
      @lanapoulliot7682 3 роки тому +30

      Yup, all they were holding were lighters and joints!

    • @manub.3847
      @manub.3847 3 роки тому +8

      Incredible, isn't it, you only saw these strange things (phones) on Star Trek;)

    • @Jezzaaa
      @Jezzaaa 3 роки тому +8

      I mean.. people had film cameras back then

    • @alexjones3103
      @alexjones3103 3 роки тому +2

      I couldn’t have put it any better myself.

  • @TheZasu123
    @TheZasu123 4 роки тому +1861

    Freddie is definitely the best vocalist of all time

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +49

      He really is just so good vocally but also as an amazing front man.

    • @jennylovesjoe1224
      @jennylovesjoe1224 4 роки тому +25

      @@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia Agreed!! Even people who aren't Queen fans, know/like at least 1 or 2 Queen songs and can't deny Freddie's unbelievable vocal talents AND stage presence!! And, though there are many really solid frontmen, past and present,...Freddie just remains, unparalleled!! Great reaction!! How cool a dad are you, to expose your teenage son to AWESOME, LEGENDARY MUSIC and performances?!! And, you hit him up with GREAT history of the Live Aid show, and little nuggets of back stories to things! (Knowing the Lady Gaga reference, for example, was cool as hell! Many ppl don't know that little bit 'o trivia.) What a lucky young man he is!
      P.S. AND you're wearing a Pink Floyd hat?! I hit "like" just for THAT alone...then subbed by end of vid! 😉

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +16

      LOVE YOUR COMMENT!! I do love to throw in random facts. Thanks for watching and definitely thanks for subbing.

    • @Tan3l6
      @Tan3l6 4 роки тому +9

      and then Marc Martel happened

    • @TheZasu123
      @TheZasu123 4 роки тому +4

      @@Tan3l6 marc martel always sings in a controlled environment i would love to see how he does on stage

  • @lewisclemmett6283
    @lewisclemmett6283 3 роки тому +74

    Imagine having to play straight after them 😂😂

    • @uday4715
      @uday4715 3 роки тому +15

      It was David Bowie 😂

    • @garykidson4489
      @garykidson4489 2 роки тому +2

      I believe Bowie, who was next', said to Freddie something like 'Thanks for that, how am I supposed to follow that?!'

  • @Moveplaylift
    @Moveplaylift 3 роки тому +57

    The most electrifying and perfectly calibrated live performance in the history of rock.

  • @matthewoertel2454
    @matthewoertel2454 4 роки тому +157

    It's so cool that 35 years later, we're still watching this in awe.

  • @miajohansen9950
    @miajohansen9950 4 роки тому +996

    72 000 people in the stadium, 1 billion people behind the TV screen. Queen's performance at live aid is seen as the greatest live performance of all time. No doubt that Queen is the greatest band ever and Freddie fuccing Mercury is the greatest vocalist and frontman of all time. Love them so much.

    • @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia
      @GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia  4 роки тому +13

      Great comment, thanks for watching.

    • @miajohansen9950
      @miajohansen9950 4 роки тому +7

      @@Yuppdihey I've read 1 billion, but maybe you're right! The more the merrier 😊☺️

    • @montereyharris1277
      @montereyharris1277 4 роки тому +3

      Mia Johansen agree💯💯💯 I saw it on TV and Queen blew everyone else away.

    • @miajohansen9950
      @miajohansen9950 4 роки тому +5

      @@montereyharris1277 Sadly, I was born in 2002 so I've missed it all. But I'm glad you got to see them! If not live in person, live on TV!

    • @patcronin9056
      @patcronin9056 4 роки тому +6

      Freddie was a God that walked amongst us. Theres only a handful of people that have that charisma, charm, attitude. Freddie had iT all & then Some. Majestical Mercury

  • @loopyloo788
    @loopyloo788 3 роки тому +38

    This was my wedding day and my reception was one big Live Aid party. Happy times ❤️

  • @jonathanbennetts2632
    @jonathanbennetts2632 2 роки тому +12

    I was there. And fell off my friends shoulders while Queen were playing. The crowd were fantastic all through the show. But Queen blew us all away. Many people were in tears when they walked off the stage.

  • @walterverbeeck6929
    @walterverbeeck6929 4 роки тому +542

    Never forget that day, i was 14 years old, Freddie Mercury had a strep throat and the doctor advised him to cancel his performance. He didn't and give the best live performance of all artists that day.

    • @Ozgood13
      @Ozgood13 4 роки тому +27

      Actually he was starting to suffer the damage from HIV I believe. A great voice lost too soon.:(

    • @ThePlaidJeans
      @ThePlaidJeans 4 роки тому +5

      @@Ozgood13 perhaps. However, differing from the movie, he didn't know he had aids until super long before his death

    • @emiliskrasikovas134
      @emiliskrasikovas134 4 роки тому +14

      @@ThePlaidJeans The movie, i found out was not really correct. If you search up "Freddie Mercury last moments" you can find a queen interview, where Brian May says he found out in 1987, AFTER live aid, and Freddie died in 1991, 4 years later

    • @bballkid7409
      @bballkid7409 4 роки тому +7

      PenguinPatron the movie did a pretty good job, but the timeline was out of wack for a lot of it

    • @rotwart
      @rotwart 3 роки тому +2

      Oh, did Freddie tell you that did he? Lucky you didn't forget it.

  • @publius9303
    @publius9303 4 роки тому +956

    Many critics say this was the greatest rock performance in history. It gives me chills to watch it.

    • @neiljones2390
      @neiljones2390 4 роки тому +1

      Publius everytime i watch live videos!

    • @xoxoxoxoxo7997
      @xoxoxoxoxo7997 4 роки тому +4

      It definitely was

    • @xoxoxoxoxo7997
      @xoxoxoxoxo7997 4 роки тому +25

      I'm a Michael Jackson fan and even I gotta say nobody owned a stage like Freddie did that night

    • @thicknjustrite
      @thicknjustrite 4 роки тому

      @@xoxoxoxoxo7997 Jackson lip sync'd many of his performances, wanting to be involved in everything physically. That was his only mistake, as great as the performances were-they were more of a play than a concert.

    • @shannon3n8
      @shannon3n8 4 роки тому +2

      Absolutely, Pubilius. Peter Gabriel's "Biko" crowd participating is close, but Queen OWNED Live Aid. And performed twice :) Even Phil Collins, with his Wembly first-then Concorde flight to Philly second- performances were shadowed by the great Queen.

  • @2words1finger64
    @2words1finger64 3 роки тому +19

    I get chills whenever I hear any live performance by Queen, hearing the crowd sing along to the songs is amazing and shows how much they're loved.

  • @Bonglecat
    @Bonglecat 3 роки тому +8

    Radio Gaga and 70 thousand people all doing the clap in sync still gives me the chills. Love you Freddie ❤️

  • @lottelarsen2918
    @lottelarsen2918 4 роки тому +1071

    Notice this kids :
    No backup track
    No autotune
    No backup dancers
    Just pure Music and talent 😊❤

    • @johnholland9371
      @johnholland9371 4 роки тому +17

      There are still TONS of bands that perform the way you're describing. 🤷‍♀️

    • @ghostnkc7444
      @ghostnkc7444 4 роки тому +16

      And he made 70K+ people follow him. Every person felt like they were front row with Freddie Mercury.

    • @Kirbysbelt
      @Kirbysbelt 4 роки тому +6

      Not in popular music

    • @obliquesauce6741
      @obliquesauce6741 4 роки тому +4

      ​@@Kirbysbelt loads of bands still that still get loads of people at their concerts do that, especially a lot of the older groups that are still performing

    • @karenhall6745
      @karenhall6745 3 роки тому +20

      no cell phones in the audience!!!!!!! just enjoyment

  • @charleskennedy1946
    @charleskennedy1946 4 роки тому +1214

    I was born in 1944. And when rock 'n' roll hit the scene in the mid-50's, I had no interest in it. It all seemed so childish, or perhaps it was self-centered pubescence. Whatever, I paid very little attention to rock through the 50's and 60's. The Eagles got to me in the 70's, along with some others. But by and large, music for me was the classics and show tunes. Then, in 1985, I was living in Germany teaching English as a Second Language. After a long Saturday morning, I came home eager to enjoy what was left of the weekend. Once I got home, I turned on the little black and white TV I had been lent in hopes of finding something I could understand enough to enjoy. What I came across was the Live Aids broadcast from Wembley Stadium I shrugged and watched. Almost immediately, Queen was on stage. For the next 20 minutes I was glued to my seat, absolutely dumbstruck by Freddie Mercury's performance. In the wake of this extraordinary experience, I learned to appreciate a good deal better just what rock had to offer. My horizons were most happily expanded. And I still think of the Wembley experience and Queen as an epiphany, my own little satori. It's a memory I treasure still and always will.

    • @SnerASDF
      @SnerASDF 4 роки тому +28

      queen is a whole genre at it self

    • @charleskennedy1946
      @charleskennedy1946 4 роки тому +6

      @@SnerASDF Amen!

    • @Ser_Jorah
      @Ser_Jorah 4 роки тому +24

      I'm really glad I read that Charles. Thanks for sharing

    • @CampfireSteveOutdoors
      @CampfireSteveOutdoors 4 роки тому +9

      Well stated, Sir.

    • @peacemaker6662
      @peacemaker6662 4 роки тому +13

      You were not alone. As the only Queen fan among my friends I bathed in their adoration of the performance on that day. Never met anyone who disagrees that they owned Live Aid. Maybe the best Live performance of any band ever?

  • @rw9019
    @rw9019 3 роки тому +14

    Never get tired of hearing Queen, particularly this performance.

  • @Fra96
    @Fra96 3 роки тому +28

    Incredibile performance... Chills... Adrenaline, emotion, everything! Queen ❤️

  • @auroradesigns752
    @auroradesigns752 3 роки тому +119

    I showed my then 11 year old son this 2 years ago and it changed him forever! He became obsessed with queen, the 80’s, started playing guitar! Music is his absolute passion and wants to make his mark on the world! All from watching this! All these years later and they still have a profound effect on people!! 💙💙💙💙

    • @Mu91c14n
      @Mu91c14n 2 роки тому +1

      Good music is timeless, my friend. You are fortunate to introduce your son to one of the best bands of all time when you did.

  • @althelas
    @althelas 4 роки тому +319

    In an interview Bob Geldorf once said "It was the perfect stage for Freddie." Interviewer: "Why?" Bob Geldorf "He had the whole world as his audience!"

    • @varunhebli
      @varunhebli 4 роки тому

      Amen!

    • @Mawganb
      @Mawganb 4 роки тому

      It's Bob Geldof. If, when quoting someone, please actually be accurate.

    • @althelas
      @althelas 4 роки тому +1

      @@Mawganb Thank you for pointing out a typo.

    • @TheOrlandoTrustfull
      @TheOrlandoTrustfull 4 роки тому +2

      GELDORF

  • @carthjackson3745
    @carthjackson3745 3 роки тому +17

    there will never be another freddie mercury bless his heart

  • @jedei1515
    @jedei1515 3 роки тому +252

    They just don’t make bands like Queen anymore.

    • @JackTal0s
      @JackTal0s 3 роки тому +11

      Its not that they won't its cause they can't

    • @jedei1515
      @jedei1515 3 роки тому +5

      The 2 greatest bands in my opinion Queen and AC/DC

    • @blackman5867
      @blackman5867 3 роки тому +6

      They can't cuz society has changed, and peoples can only raps for moneys and views

    • @tastysquash8832
      @tastysquash8832 3 роки тому +1

      @@jedei1515 There are a bunch of bands that I only like 1 or 2 songs from them. Like Rush’s Tom Sawyer, Or Kansas’ Carry Onward My Son. I like Aerosmith’s Dream On, or Bostons Dont Look Back. There a bunch, but queen takes the cake. There are so many I like. Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love.

    • @HamiltonRb
      @HamiltonRb 3 роки тому +3

      @@jedei1515 Beatles & Led Zeppelin for me. I guess if you ask 100 people you will get 100 combos

  • @psychicannettedion
    @psychicannettedion 4 роки тому +280

    I cannot even believe how many times I have watched this performance and never get tired of it. Freddie Mercury rocks on and inspires generations he never met. Now THAT is a legacy.

    • @madisonmcl7588
      @madisonmcl7588 4 роки тому

      🙌🏼🙌🏼 yes !!

    • @iloveyouskii
      @iloveyouskii 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, i loved that man still do and im 17 i really do miss him even though i never met him

    • @ffFF-hk2se
      @ffFF-hk2se 4 роки тому

      Me too.

  • @carolcremer6235
    @carolcremer6235 4 роки тому +301

    People don't realize how great of a voice he had especially considering this performance he was on doctors orders not to do the show because of throat problems and he still could have outsung anyone then and now, there will never be another Freddy

    • @rctrovids9200
      @rctrovids9200 4 роки тому +9

      Freddie*

    • @paultaylor781
      @paultaylor781 3 роки тому

      Final performance? Queen did a kind of magic tour there final gig was Knebworth in August 1986

  • @Hive__
    @Hive__ 2 роки тому +9

    I love how this Gig actually perfectly describes Queen, even from the songs they picked:
    Bohemian Rhapsody: Opera, Ballade and hard rock
    Radio GaGa: Synth-Pop
    Hammer to Fall: Hard Rock/ Heavy Metal
    Crazy Little Thing Called Love: Rockabilly
    We will Rock You/We Are The Champions: Arena Rock
    Their variety and ingenuity in song writing and producing are one of a kind and at the time not really explored before

  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy 9 місяців тому +5

    Still simply the most compelling live video ever …..20 mins of pure unadulterated music genius 👍👌💪🇮🇲. Ps don’t forget, they weren’t queen fans….they were there for all the artists that day…..but Queen stole their hearts 👍🇮🇲💖

  • @kerashlallchander
    @kerashlallchander 3 роки тому +513

    There is not a single person that doesn’t crack a smile when he starts bohemian rhapsody

    • @purepack
      @purepack 3 роки тому +23

      Don't know what that other guy is saying i could listen to this everyday for the rest of my life and never get bored.

    • @reflex3224
      @reflex3224 3 роки тому +8

      @@purepack same

    • @mischiefunmanageable
      @mischiefunmanageable 3 роки тому +12

      @Superpiair1 Dude it is more addictive than any other song.

    • @jbarton8508
      @jbarton8508 3 роки тому +5

      I tear-up in the beginning, grin in the middle, and am laughing at such unfathomable magic by the end.

    • @villa7432
      @villa7432 3 роки тому +2

      So true. I do every time

  • @m.l.b.2908
    @m.l.b.2908 4 роки тому +253

    The hardest part of watching reactions to Queen performing live is having to constantly remind yourself to stop watching Freddie and watch the reaction!

    • @bebe30878
      @bebe30878 4 роки тому +1

      Same 😄 my eyes on Freddie all the time 😂😂

    • @leeannpratt1157
      @leeannpratt1157 4 роки тому +1

      So true!

    • @beckyrockwell7964
      @beckyrockwell7964 4 роки тому +2

      Freddy really is mesmerizing 🤘❤

    • @darthsneaky
      @darthsneaky 4 роки тому +3

      Umm...you cannot ignore Freddie...ever!

    • @nathangonzalez9710
      @nathangonzalez9710 4 роки тому

      I have that problem with the comparisons of this and bohemian rhapsody, I just keep watching freddie

  • @francis2811
    @francis2811 3 роки тому +19

    I was at Live Aid on a very hot day. The stadium's volume limiters were (illegally) disabled before Queen performed.

  • @richcarnaggio1525
    @richcarnaggio1525 3 роки тому +9

    No matter how many times I watch queen at live aid I still get chills

  • @jkbdk6723
    @jkbdk6723 4 роки тому +559

    My mom was at that event, she still talks about this day, like it was yesterday. I'll be forever grateful my mon showed me Queen.

    • @jkbdk6723
      @jkbdk6723 4 роки тому +4

      @Michael Harrison i'm so sorry, my apologies. Auto correct, because i also listen to Queens of the Stone Age.

    • @misakifujioka1681
      @misakifujioka1681 4 роки тому +3

      A mute freddie would sing better than all modern singers 😂😂

    • @judecash6918
      @judecash6918 4 роки тому +1

      My 1st time at Wembley with my Dad,I woz 13yr(14yr at end of year)&coz im disabled we got gud(ish)seats.i just remember the smile on my Dads face when Status Quo 1st came out singing Rocking All Over The World.great day.

    • @flipvey
      @flipvey 4 роки тому

      Well-raised kid. ^

    • @aggyaggy101
      @aggyaggy101 4 роки тому

      Wow same my mon showed me Queen I love my mon and dad

  • @geozeo710
    @geozeo710 4 роки тому +602

    Wasn't even a Queen crowd... Ended up being one though

    • @1VegasPitbull1
      @1VegasPitbull1 3 роки тому +6

      Geozeo 👍They owned the world after this concert.

  • @maureenmcmahon3630
    @maureenmcmahon3630 Рік тому +4

    35 years later a little 5 year old boy in Australia called Joe sang We will rock you, now that is a legacy that beautiful man left to the world, Joe is my great nephew and he sang it word for word straight through. What a man Freddy was 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @Dublin10
    @Dublin10 3 роки тому +24

    Who would have thought we were watching history been made that day.

  • @robynandrews4384
    @robynandrews4384 4 роки тому +1560

    Gotta hand it to the Brits. They've churned out the greatest rock bands of all time.

    • @Hotminx2
      @Hotminx2 4 роки тому +51

      I'd love to play a game of trumps involving rock bands with any country on the planet.... Britain would trump everyone :)

    • @golfdweller3815
      @golfdweller3815 4 роки тому +22

      But what about Nickelback... 😮🤣

    • @01782644468
      @01782644468 4 роки тому +16

      @@golfdweller3815 well, what about Nickelback?? :-)

    • @golfdweller3815
      @golfdweller3815 4 роки тому +7

      Well you can’t mention the greatest rock bands in the world and not mention Nickelback.... you know, as a lesson to the world of a rock band that isn’t... 😇

    • @01782644468
      @01782644468 4 роки тому +19

      @@golfdweller3815 Phrrrp (blows mouthful of whisky onto cigarette, causing minor fire) Nickel back are (in my opinion) the worst of the big-hair band-wagon chasing anti-Nirvanas-but still-cashing-in that I've ever seen, not a shred of credibility about them.But that is just my lowly opinion. Feel free to criticise, say, my choice of car. (Peugeot)

  • @walterdonadio
    @walterdonadio 4 роки тому +607

    Came to see “the reaction”, stayed for Queen

    • @hodjaPS3
      @hodjaPS3 4 роки тому +3

      Lil Wayne hahah exactly 😂

    • @Julietly76
      @Julietly76 4 роки тому +6

      F'ck yeah!

    • @jennyradcliffe5570
      @jennyradcliffe5570 4 роки тому

      Same here

    • @FernandoDiasJunior
      @FernandoDiasJunior 4 роки тому +5

      Kid reacts to Queen
      Kid:

    • @legoverlass132
      @legoverlass132 4 роки тому

      Lil Wayne Halfway through and the kid looks like he’s trying to hide his boredom when his dad speaks (to be fair I fast forwarding through his talking too) kid doesn’t look too impressed with Freddie...
      Okay sod reaction video, just fast forward to all the Freddie bits

  • @SherryECrawford
    @SherryECrawford 3 роки тому +10

    love dad's reactions...he's got heart!

  • @gingerwright6337
    @gingerwright6337 Рік тому +6

    Freddie was suffering from a throat infection and they told him not to come out and sing but a few shots of vodka got him on stage and he blew the audience and everyone outta the water cuz he knew this was going to be one of his last performances! I get so emotional watching this and the set list is so foreshadowing. I remember watching this on tv when I was young

  • @gabrielabarreda2377
    @gabrielabarreda2377 4 роки тому +469

    I want to see the sons reactions but I can't freaking take my eyes off Freddie even though I've seen this concert at least 50 times lol

  • @lenaannis8787
    @lenaannis8787 3 роки тому +351

    I love how the son is just watching,but the father is living it!!!!

    • @bobl4439
      @bobl4439 3 роки тому +29

      The son looks bored in this video and others

    • @MKRM27
      @MKRM27 3 роки тому +4

      @@bobl4439 That’s just kids

    • @joannagodfrey5111
      @joannagodfrey5111 3 роки тому +4

      @@bobl4439 Mr Cool! Typical teenager!

    • @sigridmflclfmd1662
      @sigridmflclfmd1662 3 роки тому +3

      How can anyone be bored while listening to this✨Queen is legends✨

    • @5d512
      @5d512 3 роки тому +1

      @@MKRM27 Agreed. My kids were the same and then appreciated the music education later.

  • @briang.7097
    @briang.7097 3 роки тому +4

    I can honestly say all these years on, now 2021 There has been nothing remotely so joyously and emotionally moving since the day I stood with and joined those 72000 in Wembley on this historical day of Live Aid. The hairs stood on the back of my neck upon the reaction of the audience to the most stella performance of Freddie and Queen

  • @lg1799
    @lg1799 2 роки тому +4

    I was 22 years old living in Germany at the time. We were given the day off to view the whole show. It was a huge event at the time. And yes, Queen really stole the show!!

  • @christian5026
    @christian5026 4 роки тому +250

    The fact that the fans said “alright” shows the power Freddie had over that crowd

    • @montyaitui326
      @montyaitui326 4 роки тому +3

      Awwww shiiiit! 👍😂😆😂😆😆😂😂 thatz a goooood! One Maaan! ☝👍👍👍 lol still lol! Comment of the fuucken day! 👌

    • @arclitestrike8854
      @arclitestrike8854 4 роки тому +9

      And you can tell Fred was actually impressed with the crowds vocal attempts...
      He was an amazing musician

    • @annetteespinoza842
      @annetteespinoza842 4 роки тому

      Christian N they’re so cute for that lol

  • @jamesevans3257
    @jamesevans3257 4 роки тому +694

    I had the privilege to see Queen live in 1980 in London on their Flash Gordon tour, I was 12, front row seats, I was deaf for a week :-)

    • @loribingue4309
      @loribingue4309 4 роки тому +8

      Thats so cool!

    • @deviaverill1703
      @deviaverill1703 4 роки тому +13

      What a great memory for you to have. I wish I could have seen them in concert.

    • @MsZOOTOPIA
      @MsZOOTOPIA 4 роки тому +8

      I was at Wembley and Knebworth for their final concerts. Ticket was a tenner from a tout. Brilliant memories.

    • @umyes5246
      @umyes5246 4 роки тому +1

      Awesome

    • @clvshyted
      @clvshyted 4 роки тому +3

      jenny phillips they were amazing at knebworth, I was near the front, what an amazing day. I remember the inflatables being released which were on the album cover for A Kind of Magic. Fond memories and if I remember right it was the last live concert they did.

  • @perfumeaddict1204
    @perfumeaddict1204 2 роки тому +7

    It's an absolutely remarkable performance. Freddie had a bad throat that day and was ordered by his doctor not to sing. There's no light show. It's still daylight. There are no props. It's not even a 'Queen' audience - they were there to listen to dozens of different bands. But he's got them in the palm of his hand. And listen to how tight the band are, especially Deacon and Taylor driving the rhythms forward. I'm not a Queen fan and I love this concert.

  • @stav3295
    @stav3295 3 роки тому +5

    The best thing about gigs like Live Aid is there's 70+ thousand people all there for probably 30+ different bands but they ALL join in with Queen. It shows how fantastic this and U2's performance's were. I wasn't at Live Aid but I went to the Mandela and Human Rights concerts at Wembley and the atmosphere was always fantastic

  • @jimnicosia5934
    @jimnicosia5934 4 роки тому +342

    That Queen was probably the most educated rock band ever. Freddie Mercury - degree in Art & Graphic Design, Roger Taylor - Biology, John Deacon - Electronics & Brian May - Astrophysics (& recently completed his doctorate after a 30-year hiatus).

    • @vinniemoran7362
      @vinniemoran7362 4 роки тому +14

      One of the most educated. Genesis was another band chock full of educated blokes. Steely Dan, among the Americans. Come to think of it, there's a lot of them. It kinda shows in their music too. What an era.

    • @columlennon
      @columlennon 4 роки тому +13

      Yeah Brian may didn't just finish his PhD he has also worked on some high profile projects as a part of the European space agency

    • @martinwatts5168
      @martinwatts5168 4 роки тому +21

      I saw a quote somewhere along the lines of, 'there's cool and then there's lead guitarist in one of the worlds greatest rock bands and a Phd in Astrophysics cool'.

    • @Sobolady89
      @Sobolady89 4 роки тому +2

      Roger Taylor actually was a trained dentist, but never took the boards to be licenced.

    • @reginasharp2849
      @reginasharp2849 4 роки тому +3

      No, he never finished dentistry, he changed his degree to biology. OP is correct.

  • @mandala314
    @mandala314 4 роки тому +198

    5:21 That little kiss Freddie blew to his mom, that gets me right in the feels every time

    • @JaneDoexxx
      @JaneDoexxx 4 роки тому +9

      MandaLa 314 That was just the movie, during the actual real event he was just blowing a kiss to his fans, whom he appreciated very much.

  • @princesss4rah
    @princesss4rah 3 роки тому +2

    Blows anything else out of the water. I wasn't even born yet but I'm obsessed with this performance and I love Queen and Freddie's story.

  • @ireneangelucci3733
    @ireneangelucci3733 3 роки тому +3

    The part of the call and response kills me every time 😆😂😍 and it's even better in a reaction video. Legendary

  • @eriklf64
    @eriklf64 3 роки тому +309

    It's so hard to believe that 5 years later he died. Unbelievable. I will miss you forever Freddie!

    • @RaymondvanSchayk
      @RaymondvanSchayk 3 роки тому +14

      6 years!!! Live Aid was in 1985 & Freddie died in 1991.

    • @barbtullos3909
      @barbtullos3909 3 роки тому +9

      I could watch this every day. No one compares to Freddie and Queen . NO ONE

    • @nostalgia815
      @nostalgia815 3 роки тому +2

      @@RaymondvanSchayk 5 years and 4 months so definitely not 6 years

    • @Alessandro-fm4fw
      @Alessandro-fm4fw 3 роки тому +5

      @@nostalgia815 i think you are wrong, Freddie died in novembre, 1991 and the live aid was on summer of 1985, so it cannot be 5 years and 4 months, but 6 years and 4 months. Tell me if I’m wrong.

    • @aaronjames463
      @aaronjames463 3 роки тому

      @@barbtullos3909 Lennon the beatles ffs there is more than one legend

  • @RolandDeschain1
    @RolandDeschain1 4 роки тому +498

    The guy they got to play Brian May in the movie is astonishingly good.

  • @ghosty8193
    @ghosty8193 3 роки тому +1

    My great aunt was in the crowd. She said nothing could ever replicate the feeling she felt when Queen came on stage. I was born in 2003 and I'd give anything to see them live.

  • @Gl0ckb0y
    @Gl0ckb0y 3 роки тому +3

    Every time I see this it gives me the chills. No other band or live performance will equal this. Legendary. Sigh.. I miss Freddy.

  • @headron66
    @headron66 3 роки тому +108

    72 thousand people all going to the concert to see the bands they love not particularly Queen ( Bowie for me ) and Freddie Mercury had the whole 72 thousand people eating out of his hand. I never looked at Queen the same way. Unbelievable front man, first time seeing him on stage and he got me right in the heart. A true entertainer. R I P Freddie. ❤️

    • @jimspink2922
      @jimspink2922 2 роки тому +5

      Freddie was asked one time What did he play the best and his reply was THE AUDIENCE DARLING. How true when watching this.

    • @headron66
      @headron66 2 роки тому +3

      @@jimspink2922 that’s interesting, I can just see Freddie saying that.

  • @photogenius
    @photogenius 4 роки тому +252

    I was there with a bunch of friends just in front of the sound engineer directly in front of the stage in the middle of the crowd. Was an amazing and very hot day!

    • @1VegasPitbull1
      @1VegasPitbull1 3 роки тому +5

      Photo Genius 👍😁 I envy you‼️

    • @briandavis3832
      @briandavis3832 3 роки тому +3

      Bob Geldof was from Dublin and his band the boomtown rats fantastic group and by the way queen didn't rehearse they just came on and done it

    • @robinmills8675
      @robinmills8675 3 роки тому +2

      Has your hearing returned yet? 😁

    • @stevescourou8006
      @stevescourou8006 3 роки тому +4

      @@briandavis3832 I thought they had rehearsals off site prior?!

    • @rosemariedennis2605
      @rosemariedennis2605 3 роки тому

      thank god for the water cannons that day .

  • @crackpot148
    @crackpot148 Рік тому +1

    The night of this performance I was on duty in A&E (ER) Cardiff Royal Infirmary in Wales, UK. It was the quietest night ever for emergencies and we got to watch Live Aid on TV almost all the way through uninterrupted in the A&E nurses' break room which was right next to the consulting rooms.
    When Queen came on I thought some of the female A&E nurses were going to need medical attention, they just loved Freddie and boy did they show it.
    We were all blown away by Queen's performance which really was the highest of high spots of that night. I was already an ardent fan but they won a new and younger audience that night and it kick started a resurgence of their career.
    I know that in the time I have left I will never ever again witness such a superlatively commanding performance by any band and particularly the performance of their front man, Freddie and I have been present at some really great performances by some great bands.

  • @mmckenzie8085
    @mmckenzie8085 Рік тому +1

    Best performance in the whole of Live Aid. I remember it well and was on a break at work. We all were glued to the staff room tv set and late back from our breaks :) It was amazing.

  • @dannywilcock2789
    @dannywilcock2789 4 роки тому +238

    A journalist once asked all the members what instruments they played John said I play bass guitar Roger said I play keyboard and drums Brian said I play lead guitar and you Freddie what instrument do you play to which he replied me darling I play the audience now that's fucking rock royalty

  • @mrdemoncrusher3927
    @mrdemoncrusher3927 4 роки тому +285

    I don't think I'll see a showman control an audience like Freddie did. He was a ONCE in five generations man.

    • @thecelticcrone7927
      @thecelticcrone7927 4 роки тому +10

      Mr Demoncrusher
      Small correction....
      Freddie was a Once In A LIFETIME Performer!!!

    • @TheWhoVault
      @TheWhoVault 4 роки тому +1

      like Elvis

    • @Jomanka100
      @Jomanka100 4 роки тому +6

      @@thecelticcrone7927 - The greatest showman ever! The son didn't get it. He was amazed at the size of the crowd, but completely missed that Freddie had every one of those 72,000 people in his hands! Phenomenal performance - once in a lifetime, for a once in a lifetime performer.

    • @thecelticcrone7927
      @thecelticcrone7927 4 роки тому +3

      Jomanka100
      I’d say more than was just there!!!
      I was at home watching on TV and followed along!!! It still gives me the ‘FEELS’ when I hear that song!

    • @Jomanka100
      @Jomanka100 4 роки тому +3

      @@thecelticcrone7927 - You're only right! A bunch of us watched it together on the TV, and he had us all in his hands too! Feels like yesterday, but I'm old now, and I wasn't then! haha!

  • @elykztak
    @elykztak 3 роки тому +4

    I was lucky enough to see Queen four times live when they came to Kansas City. I remember each one fondly and as I age with a sense of reverence.

  • @Sigma1_969
    @Sigma1_969 Рік тому +2

    Did you know that Freddie was told by his doctor not to perform at the venue for fear that he would lose his voice... he was just diagnosed with Aids, and was just starting to get aids inflicted pneumonia, which is why at certain points in the songs he changes the melody, but you would never know unless you really pay attention..it was an amazing performance by arguably the greatest frontman to ever exist.

  • @lynchpintm8928
    @lynchpintm8928 4 роки тому +149

    RIP Freddie Mercury. Thank you for the impact you've had on so many lives.

  • @MarkLandsberg
    @MarkLandsberg 4 роки тому +65

    I case you didn't know the concert started at noon... queen came on around 6.30 ...after 6 1/2 hours on our feet they re-energised us all!! The best by far 🧐

    • @LeneKKristoffersen
      @LeneKKristoffersen 3 роки тому +1

      You were there? I so envy you guys who saw Freddie live. I was 9 days old when this concert was held so needless to say I never got the opportunity 😔

    • @MarkLandsberg
      @MarkLandsberg 3 роки тому +2

      @@LeneKKristoffersen best day ever partied hard from moment got up till early hours following day. 😈

    • @LeneKKristoffersen
      @LeneKKristoffersen 3 роки тому +1

      @@MarkLandsberg lucky you 😍

    • @ggman7297
      @ggman7297 3 роки тому

      When they say the concert was blasting out from every open window or from gardens in the London area and rest of the UK, THEY REALLY ARE NOT EXAGGERATING. Honest. An amazing day in the UK.

  • @marimedgal
    @marimedgal 3 роки тому +4

    One of the best bands of all time! Such an amazing performance! Thanks so much for sharing. ❤️ 👑 ❤️

  • @ryejames5842
    @ryejames5842 3 роки тому +6

    I'm just a year old when this happen but when I found out about this concert, I can't help but smile and sing-along, like I was there. The Queen still rocking the world up until now. 2021.

  • @Valandar2
    @Valandar2 4 роки тому +198

    It is incredibly rare when you can point to a single moment in time, and say "This was their greatest moment." It's even rarer when that moment was captured in its near perfection, and you can watch it again, 35 years later. This was the moment Queen gave the greatest live performance in rock history, and at that moment, there WERE no other rock bands. There was only Queen.

    • @evieaddy9580
      @evieaddy9580 4 роки тому

      The Who, The Kinks, The Jam, Madness, Deep Purple, Genesis. Just to name a few. While these weren't necessarily Queen and Bowie level they were still legendary in their own right.

    • @Valandar2
      @Valandar2 4 роки тому

      @@evieaddy9580 But for many of them, their greatest concerts weren't recorded, or weren't recorded in full. And even then, think how many performers there have been since the late 1960's alone, and how many of them had a moment like this? Almost none. Maybe a handful more than the bands you listed, and even then most probably weren't recorded, or broadcast live to the entire world.

    • @evieaddy9580
      @evieaddy9580 4 роки тому

      @@Valandar2 many of them did. They weren't put in the hall of legends for nothing.

    • @Valandar2
      @Valandar2 4 роки тому

      @@evieaddy9580 Still doesn't invalidate what I said. I didn't say nobody else had done it, just that it was incredibly rare. And "many" is a bit... exaggerated. Maybe one band in a hundred, or even a thousand did.

    • @evieaddy9580
      @evieaddy9580 4 роки тому

      @@Valandar2 if you don't know then don't actually respond.

  • @gz617
    @gz617 4 роки тому +634

    Week 4 into quarantine, here we are.

    • @vakhtangtsikolia9317
      @vakhtangtsikolia9317 4 роки тому +2

      Yes Tsavatanem, here we are.

    • @1062bill
      @1062bill 4 роки тому +2

      Week 5 And we're still in quarantine.

    • @kirubelabraham8757
      @kirubelabraham8757 4 роки тому

      Gor Zakharian week 8

    • @xhagast
      @xhagast 4 роки тому +3

      We are listening to Queen. Could be worse.

    • @xhagast
      @xhagast 4 роки тому

      @TheSilentGamer YT Who?

  • @colinfrancis8213
    @colinfrancis8213 2 роки тому +2

    Real leader who took the idea to Geldoff was Midge Ure of Ultravox .He deserves more credit as he initiated the whole thing , Bob's forceful nature got things done so credits to them both

  • @TheRealDarrylStrawberry
    @TheRealDarrylStrawberry Рік тому +5

    Freddie was so amazing that people dont even realize the GOD LEVEL picking Brian May puts on. Its God Tier.