It was summer 1985, I was lying on the floor in my dining room, in front of the tv, singing along... I was 15 years old, I lived it all. I am crying now, because it was the best thing i had ever seen in my life. I miss it so much. Music was real, music meant something. Emotions and feelings, that I still remember and in some way it hurts now, because it's over. But I am so proud and thankful to have lived those years.
Exactly, I feel the same way, I was 19 wish I could go back being in love and good music. Everybody is gone, no concerts anymore except U2 wish I could afford to see them before they quit. I seen C. S. N, for 2.95. when shows were 20. Bucks. Never been able to afford Mcartney , zep, U2. What a bummer.
July 13 1985. My best friend's 16 birthday. We spent the night sharing a joint and splitting a stolen 6 pack The next day was Live Aid. RIP and love you Pablo!
Apparently the rest of the band were upset with Bono about the time wasting but they never got to play their best last song pride in the name of love or Sunday Bloody Sunday , I’m not sure which one 😎🎸
Oh amigo. You have me by 1 tour. I started with Unforgettable Fire. Pulling that guy up on stage to do the guitar. Soundtrack of my life. This performance touches me so much I tear up. $600 is worth it for Joshua Tree 2017. I was fortunate enough to see both. Full circle. Like no other!
@@geminix Elevation Tour October 25th 2001, MSG, New York City, it was right after 9/11, and it was very emotional. and The Vertico Tour, May 14th, 2005, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia.
the guy running around after Bono on stage making sure the microphone cable is untangled and close by is Greg Carroll, a Kiwi who unfortunately died in a motorcycle accident in Ireland whilst they were touring...he was the inspiration for U2's song One Tree Hill from the Joshua Tree album
My kids watched this video with me and kept saying why do they have a guy running around holding the cords. I had to explain that nothing was wireless in the mid 80s and they had to have a guy making sure the singer didn't trip on the microphone cords
Their set was so long because the producers kept signalling not to stop. U2 had the audience so captivated that one of the producers said they were desperate to keep them on stage for fear the audience would freak out & rush the stage. And you could see in the video that there were some issues already right in front. U2 was popular, but that performance made them absolutely explode globally. Deservedly so.
They were supposed to play "Pride", but after Bono went on his walkabout, the rest of the band didn't know where he went. They talked about how they were panicking and how they all yelled at Bono backstage because they felt they had blown it".
@Dale Cooper it was a lovely summers day, the mood was electric, and when Bono went down to the crowd, it just kinda summed up the essence of the event, there was nothing contrived about it, it was a beautiful, touching moment, just one person, holding another. I kept my t-shirt from the day, still have it.
So was I and was 21 years old at the time and there is one shot of the Queen set where you can see my girlfriend on my shoulders. Stayed the whole 8 hours a peed in bottles as there was no way you could get to the toilet and back. Met up with others in Hyde Park later and had a party until 07.00 the next morning watching the JFK performances on a portable TV. Brilliant experience....
@@ukpolska5335 Phil Collins 3 hour Concord flight from London to Philadelphia, my hometown. Watched the entire day awestruck. On TV. Can't imagine how incredible it was being at Wembley. Ty for your awesome post. God Bless!
I'm almost 50 and this is my favourite song. Ever. I'm lucky enough to have seen U2 live 46 times since 1983. Never, ever gets old seeing them on stage .
Jim, i was luckily present at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid,U2 we're one of the main reasons I traveled down from Edinburgh for the concert,they we're at their purest and in my opinion at their peak during this time period.
Bono was having lunch in a restaurant back here in Ireland. Fan spots him, walks over and asks if she could have her photo taken with her. No problem, Bono says. So the fan gives camera to Bono’s friend. Photo taken, camera is handed back to fan who exits stage left. Bono looked at the photographer. Springsteen just smiled.
I’m 60 years old and have seen U2 over 30 times, but watching this live was was so awesome. Not just U2, but Queen, The Who and so many others, but U2 stole the show too me! Introduced to them while serving in the Air Force in England 81-83!
Watching this has taken me back to being 18 years old living in Eastbourne and my best mate Richard getting 2 tickets for Live Aid. We travelled up on the train the day before and slept outside on a grassy bank along with several hundred people. When the gates opened there was a mad fast rush towards the stage. The stewards held us back couple hundred yards before the stage. It was a boiling hot day and at first there was nothing to drink. Finally the stewards moved out of the way and we were right at the front on the right hand side of the stage. Saw Queen only 20 yards away. Bono walking close by. I’m in my 50s now and takes me back to being a kid. Thanks for sharing the vid
That’s my story too. Travelled down to London overnight by train. At Wembley for gates opening at 10am and a run a cross the pitch to claim our spot. What followed has stayed with me throughout my life and still gives me chills whenever I hear Liveaid tracks such as Bad, Heroes, Hammer to fall, etc. My friend Rog and I were 19 and we often reminisce on that day.
I was there... right in the middle of Wembley Stadium at Live Aid.... frickin’ awesome. This was when U2 was raw and the sound seared through the air and through your body. Frickin’ awesome memories.
I saw that live on TV in Ireland in 1985. We recorded it on VCR and watched it back only about a million times. Me and my brothers still talk about it when we're at the pub. It was a super hot day. The sun was blazing and we had all the doors and windows of the house open and the TV turned up to 11. Loving your work guys. I wana do reaction videos with my son now.
I watched it too in Ireland and my mum kept coming into the sitting room and telling me to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Needless to say I stayed in all day🤣.
I saw it too at the time here in Britain when it was on BBC1, BBC2 and Radio 1 I think. I don't know whether in Ireland you saw it on our channels, or whether you saw it on the RTE channels at the time {not that it matters at all, of course}. Thank you anyway!
First trip to London in 1985, 3 days before the concert, had no idea until I saw a advert in a tube station that this was happening. Yeah I spent every spare $ I had for a 2 week trip on this ticket. Best time of my life! Met so many great people that we still keep in touch today! Queen was the highlight but U2, from that day in, has been my favorite of all time!!
I was 23 when Live Aid was broadcast. I thought this was the absolute best moment in the show. The worst moment? Bob Dylan with Ron Wood and Keith Richards. I wasn't a Queen fan so I don't remember seeing them perform. I like Queen a lot more now, and I have seen their Live Aid performance on video. It's great, but I still think U2 were the highlight.
I saw U2 in Detroit with a French exchange student, Vero, who was living with my family at the time. Vero didn’t much care for U2, so she headed up to the balcony, while we pushed toward the stage on the main floor. Of course, Bono scaled a wall, entered the balcony from the outside, and hugged Vero for a good minute.
Oh wow! Lucky! I attended one of those scale the ceiling shows, too. Later they asked all the girls in the front to come onto stage and dance with Bono and I was too shy to go. We were on the 2nd row.
@capoditutticapos19 nobody's heard of GNR until the late 80s when Welcome to the Jungle & Sweet Child O Mine were aired on MTV as they created a phenomenal in the world of rock & roll for a while. Too bad their reputation was kind of short lived especially after the Spaghetti Incident album, and it's safe to say that they were no longer a trending band in the late 90s
I’m 16 and I love U2. Seeing this live aid performance is a first for me tho. My love and respect for this band completely sky rocketed after seeing this.
They were more of an alternative band until this performance and then they followed it up with Joshua Tree and became a world wide supergroup. Actually saw them at clubs twice in the early eighties and then numerous times when they became an stadium act. They are one of the better live acts I ever saw, a great combination of musicianship, awesome stadium stage shows and charismatic presence
Actually i dont think he is that good of a singer. Cant say he doesnt hit the notes etc. but OK. Its the combination with his performance that does it for me.
You should show her U2 at Red Rocks 1983, to me that's they're greatest live performances. I WILL FOLLOW and SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY my favorites. I still have my vhs tape f the concert from when I was a Teen.
Totally agree! The Red Rocks concert is bad ass legendary, and the rain and fires make such a great unexpected setting. Man, what an awesome show! And no phone to be seen. Just a crowd that goes wild no matter the cold and rain. I bought the record when it came out and i keep watching the concert on video at least 2 times a year. I love the Boy/October/War era which is fully covered in this concert. This was U2 in its purest form. Don't get me wrong, I got totally hooked on The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree as well and of course Achtung Baby when they came out. But I must say I lost them a bit after that. Went to see them in 2017 in Amsterdam Arena for the The Joshua Tree anniversary tour. Unforgettable!!
I saw them in Detroit in 1982 (second row). They stopped the concert halfway through briefly and Bono lectured the crowd - they were pressing forward too much. Great concert - it was such a small venue. I liked the Red Rocks concert better, but this was great.
Boy Bato I was there. My local record store guys had promotional tickets and I was invited. It wasn’t just raining. It was sleeting, nearly snowing. They offered “rain checks” to all ticket holders and held an indoor concert at the CU Field house the next day, and they honored all tickets...and STUBS. It was the most life changing concerts ever. We froze and huddled down at the bottom of the “bowl”... Still live 6 miles away from Red Rocks...still my favorite venue.
@@thementalsquad7135 Much more than 75,000. The stadium back then could hold 110,000 just for a football match and I would estimate there's another 60,000 on the pitch area. The stage takes up one end of the stadium but still there was easily 150,000 there that day.
My favourite U2 moment, I was with my adult son at a U2 concert kn Toronto. Bono dedicated the song to his Mom and how much he missed her. I looked at my son and held his hand, and all I could think about was , I hope when I m gone he remembers how much I loved him. Tears. It was a magical moment for me and i m so glad i got to share that moment at a U2 concert, my favousite band. I remember watching Live Aid at the cottage, all the Toronto tv channels were carrying it.
My best friend played this song at his brother’s funeral. He was killed by a drink driver while riding his motorcycle home. Makes me cry every time I hear it.
I have been fortunate enough to have seen U2 live on several occasions, one of the best bands ever. I was also at Live Aid, I know it has been said before but I have to say it again, the atmosphere there that day at Wembley was something I had never experienced before or since. It was a very, very special day and a number of bands / artists besides Queen and U2 gave some exceptional performances. Definitely a concert that will give me goose bumps for the rest of my life.
@@Halen0224 Freddy Mercury born in Zanzibar. Cliff Richard born in India. Rita Ora born in Yugoslavia. Pretty sure you'd say they were British...so, your point is?
I've seen tons of concerts including U2. They are not my favorite band. But they are the best live performance I've ever seen. Unforgettable Fire Tour.
@@umbertotarallo1355 I was talking about someone who could rise at such a level of epicness. do you see anyone among the new wave of musicians capable of such intensity, such charisma, such commitment to the cause of rock and roll and to what it meant back in the days? and I'm not talking about just U2.. think about all other performers that were there that day. and about what they did. I feel sorry for the new generation because they could never experience something like Live Aid. I was talking about that. You could watch U2 for another couple of tours, maybe three, maybe four. but will you ever experience such an event? do you see anyone capable of that?
Finally! Someone highlights One of the worlds best live performances ever. I watched it live, years later I bought the Live Aid the DVDs years later I talk about this moment. Thank you so much for highlighting this and bringing this to lots of people’s attention. Magnificent performance,
The first rock star I ever met was Bono in Hollywood, Florida after the last 2 shows of The Unforgettable Fire tour in America. I drank beer with Bono 2 nights in a row. Those shows were the last shows of that tour before their Live Aid appearance. You can't imagine the goosebumps I had while watching U2 at Live Aid that day.
Good evening, just a friendly update.. the last 2 shows of the tour in the US was indeed on the 3rd & 4th May 1985 in Ft. Lauderdale. However on the 25th May 1985 U2 commenced a schedule of 9 shows in Europe, some at festivals. The first being 05/23/85 was in Koblenz (West Germany) and the shows continued until August. The last show U2 did before Live Aid was on July 7th 1985 in Werchter, Belgium. Live Aid was the following weekend, July 13th. U2 did one more gig after Live Aid which was in Cork, Ireland on the 25th August 1985. This was the last gig of the Unforgettable Fire Tour as we knew it. Cheers..
Hi guys, I'm from Holland and every time I see and moreover hear this I cry... it brings so many happy memories. My first concert with U2 was in 1984 in Belgium, still my best one ever
Jeez, I was 22 when this event happened. Still gives me chills when I watch it. The greatest concert ever. And all for the cause of helping the needy. And everyone performed for free across the Atlantic Ocean. I wish something like this will happen again before I die.
Im in Australia and I sat up all night watching LIVE AID just to see U2, have been to every Sydney show, except 84, too young, wasnt allowed to go, but my brother did and I stayed home and cried! JT tour just came to Sydney last year! I think his part in Band Aid, Do they know its christmas was brilliant too, maybe show her that!!
The band couldn't even see Bono and they didn't know what had happened, they just had the instincts to keep playing and hope he'd return to the stage. It's incredible
Being a guy who lived through the sheer wonder of early U2, I cannot help but smile and laugh at this guy's excitement. It truly was magical. So happy to see him pass the torch to his daughter.
There was about 80,000 of us in Wembley Stadium that day, it was Epic! U2 we’re still relatively unknown by most people, but they did put on a great set, Queen were the kings of the day, but U2 came a close 2nd for me. It was an unforgettable day, being in that crowd with 4 Friends that love ‘Live’ music was unbelievable. 😎😎😎
I’d have to add that David Bowie & Sir Elton John were a very close tie for third behind U2 & Queen …… an amazing show and the Philadelphia show with over 82,000 at it and some killer artists there too …. WOW !!!
Great reaction, Bono after this was distraught about what happened, he thought he'd ruined the performance, they were meant to play Pride after this, it was only months later that Bono saw a sculpture that a friend of his had done called the leap, it was the moment Bono danced with the young girl, he then realised it was a wonderful thing to have done, everyone talked about it after live aid, it basically lifted U2 into world wide mega stars
I worked security for a local U2 show in the late 80's and enjoyed hearing them live. After the show they gave so much during the performance that all they wanted to do was sit around on some couches drinking water and ice teas. Love the band
I remember this well. The big news was that Led Zeppelin and The Who were both going to play, and Phil Collins was everywhere. Everyone played that day, but U2 stole the show. They were getting really big, but this put them in a legendary status, it was a real springboard to them being the biggest band in the world. Their performance made an impression on a whole generation that day. Zep and The Who were rocks royalty, but they were rocks past, U2 was the shiny new future of rock and we all knew it.
@@HoldMyLatte-x6t I saw Journey at like 15 at Nassau Coliseum, it was he tour with Anyway you want it song. First real concert, and I remember thinking Steve Perry was a "ROCK STAR" all of it captured my imagination, the lights, sound, cloths, movement, I'll never forget it. I think Loverboy opened up for them if I'm not mistaken, and they were a road tested band , even a novice like me could see they played a lot of dates. What a great night it was.
@@buckstraw925 Queen were magical, but they were already legends and, Zep and The Who were broken up so that's why people flipped out about that. U2 though was still an up and coming band at the time, and that performance certainly elevated their status in the rock world. But Queen, fuck yeah.
@@robertkees6048 Oh yeah, I remember it quite well. I was already a huge U2 fan but Live Aid certainly helped open up the world to the brilliance of the band.
Rushed my paper round that day, to get home to watch U2 that day, the memory of that performance reminds me how far music can take you. It gets into your soul and gives you spirit. Stay safe
That is Marvelous. I appreciate you bringing it on your show. I was in college when it played but I didn't see it live. However, I have watched the video more than a hundred times. Thank you Matrix!
The quality of festival Headliners these days gets weaker and weaker with each passing year now. Look at Glastonbury Festival last year. Headlined by Stormzy, who had one album out. In days gone by, the headline slot had to be earned, by years and years of hard graft. Nowadays, it seems as tho any mildly successful act can be handed the headline slot.
@@gg41r ... what about The Cure at Glastonbury? I've heard they overshadowed everyone with their performance, it was the highlight of that festival. Stay safe brother!
@@fawlteemontee Yeah....the Cure are great. But i was referring to the quality of modern Day acts. Once the cure, and that generation of acts are gone....I dont like to think about it. Glasto will be stuck for great headliners. They are all turning into Pop festivals, There is still a lot of GREAT usic being made, by upcoming bands, but they arent found in the mainstream or Charts.
I love that you shared this with Annie. Part of the story is that that the band couldn’t see Bono when he jumped off the stage and they didn’t really know whether to keep playing or if he’d gone off to do something else! Bono was in trouble with the others afterwards esp. Larry Mullen Jr! Thanks for this. I had chills when the chords started. And I was reminded once more why I’ve loved and lived this band all my life! I was 14 when I fell in love with them...during the release of The Joshua Tree. That love has been tested a few times but they still give me chills and goosebumps 34 years on.
Watched all of Live Aid that day and the USA equivalent and Bad is one of the stand out performances of all time, the rest of the band don't get enough credit for the way they keep the melody going without missing a note. 35 years on and whenever I see or here this version I still remember all the lyrics even where Bone freestyles it out. Awesome performance.
The guy who's dealing with Bono's mic, his roadie, in this was Greg Carroll. He died in a motorbike accident in Dublin the following year running an errand for Bono. The following album, the Joshua Tree, was dedicated to him, and there's a song on it called One Tree Hill which is the town in New Zealand Greg was from
i was there. 2nd best of the whole concert. not to be topped by many ever in my life, but it was that day. topped by freddy & gueen. that was the #1 best that day & for the rest of my life so far. 37 years later and counting
Interesting note about when he first starts singing: The song is 'Satellite of Love' by Lou Reed. It's from the album TRANSFORMER, which was produced by David Bowie. Bowie provided background vocals on that track, including the "bum-bum" melody that Bono was singing at the beginning (although Bowie sang a three note riff and Bono sang a two note version for breath/timing, as he was combining the two vocal parts). So aside from doing a bit of "Walk on the Wild Side" later on, he also starts off by singing a little Lou Reed and David Bowie. Spectacular performance all around by Bono and the band. ua-cam.com/video/FH2EgYq_NCY/v-deo.html
I love that he's sharing his experience with his daughter, and she's a great kid with an open mind. It brings back many memories of how my parents shared their musical experiences of the 50's & 60's music with me, and opened doors to many other different music genres. I miss my parents sorely.
I was 14 years old in 1985. I remember watching this live. I can't even count how many times I've watched this treasure of a performance. My all time favorite version of this song. I get goosebumps...EVERY TIME, I get chills...EVERY TIME, I get tears in my eyes EVERY TIME.
Tear jerker to see Greg Carroll alive in this video. The Joshua Tree album was dedicated to him after he died while they were recording. He's the curly haired one following Bono around on stage as a roadie/security. Apparently "One Tree Hill" is written about his funeral. Here's an interesting video for "One Tree Hill" showing some scenes from his funeral and the actual One Tree Hill in New Zealand, where he was burried. "And when it's raining ... Raining hard... That's when the rain will... Break my heart... Raining, raining in the heart " Bono still sounds like he's mourning in this live version. Heartbreaking. ua-cam.com/video/H2kWgm-0xmM/v-deo.html
The first time I saw U2 was this day live and this was the first song I heard that hooked me. For me from that day forward I immersed myself in the band, all based on this performance. The Edge with his haunting guitar in the background as Bono danced with that girl sent chills through me. I read somewhere that the rest of the band were furious that he did that as they were scheduled to play more songs in their set but it was eaten up by all the distraction..... Not for me... The whole song, dance and all encapsulated what the whole day was about. I watched the whole day and years later I heard that Queen also sang at the event.... Don't get me wrong I love Queen and I am a massive Elton John fan since the 70's but for me this was U2's day. This concert catapulted them into the greatest band in the world for a long while.
YES, that! I'm right there with you. Also, what happened was that Bono had a couple of routines during their gigs that scared the band because he'd usually put himself in risky situations. Just watch what he did at Red Rocks climbing the scaffolding to the top. So before the Live Aid concert the other band members gave him an ultimatum because they knew the stadium would be packed and they were afraid him pulling people out of the crowd could end up in disaster. Not only physically hurting others, but also turning their gig into a mess. I love the guys, but thank goodness they were wrong. lol
Bono and the rest has always been humble and greatfull to fans. And they deserve their huge followers. I never saw them live. Im 45 so this was a band of my youth. Starting my heyday time not long after this. Thank you for showing the right performance!
This song takes me way back when I was 13 years old listening to them on a cassette player .I still cry listening to “bad” let it go “still gives me chills. Anytime, I’m listening to U2 . Seen them twice in Texas back in the day.
Rip Greg. This was one of those performances that drives me to tears every time. You see bono and that level of caring back then (and contrast that with the awesome humanitarian he is today) and it is simply amazing but also honest. Thank you two for sharing that honesty also. Stay safe and keep on rocking. I am hopeful that we as a species can become more kinder and gentle with each other. Peace.
I was able to see U2 live in Sydney and on the ground and it was one of the best days of my life. I'm a 17 year old, and a lot of people at my school don't like rock music and me and my sister were one of the only teens at the concert. They're so awesome ;). My dad loves "Bad" and seeing him being happy was really cool. We've been through a lot the few past years. I never seen my dad smile that much when the song came on.
The Quiet Adventurer i’m 16, was going to see them in perth last year but i had a dance concert in the way, my parents went to see them instead. still wishing i stood up my dance class to see them i regret it so muchhhh
anabel aww sorry about that. That sucks. I was going to see them in St. Louis a few years back but they just canceled when we arrived because there were riots going on. It was the worst day ever. Lol. Hope you can see them soon 🤞
Bono has such a huge personality that the other members are often left in obscurity at the back. I feel that Edge is probably one of the most underrated guitarists of our era. He defines the U2 sound, a perfect compliment to Bono's voice.
There is a great documentary called "It Might Get Loud" and they get Jimmy Paige, The Edge and Jack White together on a sound stage and just lets them talk with each other and play music for each other. It's pretty amazing.
Once they got off stage they had a massive row, because Bono's showboating meant they missed playing Pride live in front of this crowd due to time restrictions. Little did they know that his antics during Bad would propel them to the mega-stardom they enjoyed for decades.
i heard that ...+ he thought he had fukt up big time. a real shame Pride wasn't played. (my shame was not buying a 25£ ticket offered at school- it wasnt really well advertised and i didnt know anything about it....DOH !)
A year after this they played the Amnesty International conspiracy of Hope concert at Giants stadium and that time they didn't take any chances. They STARTED with Pride, then did a much shorter version of Bad!
I was a teenager when this happened, and I stayed up the entire weekend in Australia to watch the live broadcast, not only that I had purchased a lot of black video tapes so I could record it on my vhs recorder. It was the biggest event that I have ever seen, concerts in London, America and even one in Australia all broadcast over that weekend. I have been a U2 fan since I was 11 (nearly 40 years) , and I still thank my brother for giving me the copy of October (on cassette tape) that he received for Christmas because he didn’t like them.
I remember watching this when it aired...I twas amazing then and yep..still gives the chills today. Raw pure emotion was Bono's forte in their live performances..U2 has earned it's reputation as one of the best live acts ever in the history of ever several times over.
Wow - thanks for the Vid! Brought back so many memories. I was stationed in England in the early 80's, and English music at the time was the best. Unfortunately I couldn't get tickets to this show, but saw them a couple of times. I've been in that position of being crushed against the gates a few times. lol Awesome reaction by the kiddo too!
funny fact: in 1985 as i watched this, i was nearly as old as Annie is today...still can live aid remember like it was just yesterday. it was a very hot summer day and im sweating on the couch :-) almost watched the whole concert..
I was 14 at the time and watched it from the very start til about 3 or 4 in the morning when the US finished their show. Awsome. U2 was my fave and got me seriously into them. Queen was amazing too and also if anyone hasn't seen looking up. Patti labelle at luve aid. What a singer!!!
Thank you for playing that! I remember watching Liveaid all day! I loved U2 before the concert, but this was the first time I saw them. Truly been a big fan ever since.
I was 9 at the time. They were my heroes. They still are. Amazingly they were all around 25 at the time. Find me any 25 year old superstars today who could write and perform like that. And then still be doing it just as well 35 years later. This was one of many absolutely epic performances over the years. Best band in the world and of all time. Awesome review 😊😊😊 Show her the performance of Streets recorded on the LA rooftop!
When Live Aid happened they said it was a once in a lifetime viewing. It was never going to be shown again. Of course that’s not what happened. They released it many years later. As my children were growing up I told the story of this being the greatest performance I had ever seen and too bad it will never be released (according to Bob Geldof). So when the DVD was released my children surprised me with it. We all watched it together. All those years later I was still blown away! Glad your daughter liked it.
Larry wanted to sack Bono from the band.. They had a massive argument after the gig backstage. They should of also played the single at the time Unforgettable fire, I knew a stage guy from that day. Dire Straits where on after them and also commented on it
@@billytk247 They should have played Pride (In The Name Of Love) as that was the single of the time. Correct - the band were extremely angry with Bono and he went away for a few days back in Ireland and didn't know the impact he and U2 had made until a round a week later. He met a sculptor who was creating the moment Bono jumped down to the crowd called 'The Leap'.
tbh Pride is an awesome song but it's not that good live. the guitar does not sound near as good as in the studio version. the unforgettable fire was one of my favorite songs, and is pretty good live. it would've blown people away.
Very randomly stumbled across this. Thank you so much for it. I was 12 on the day of Live Aid and only really just getting into music. I will never forget seeing that performance on that day. It made me a lifelong U2 fan. I get chills every time I watch it. I also saw The Joshua Tree tour in 2018 which meant so much to me. I was just a bit too young for my folks to be happy with the idea of me seeing the original tour. So to see them perform the album thirty years later was beyond incredible. So again, thank you so much for this video.
Yeah I graduated in ‘87 and U2 was madly loved by most then. I was no exception... loved all their music and knew every word. Special shout out to Bono’s mullet in this performance
Slight correction needed. The 'ad libs' at the end weren't added because of a realisation they had overran their 2nd song and needed to fill. They should have played 'Pride', the single at the time. The snippets of 'Ruby Tuesday' and 'Sympathy For The Devil' are well documented as being sung earlier on The Unforgettable Fire Tour as far back as February '85. Bono had a run of The Velvet Underground's 'Waiting For The Man' in 'Bad' from January '85 then adding 'Walk On The Wild Side' in May '85. So those snippets were well rehearsed and expected by the band before Live Aid in July. The band were furious at Bono for not getting to play the single which was one of the main aims of playing the concert - single promotion. From Rolling Stone: 'Mullen, Clayton, and the Edge were unhappy with Bono’s venture into the crowd, which hung them out to dry and denied the band a chance to play their biggest hit, “Pride (In the Name of Love).” The consensus among the four band members was that their performance had been clumsy and earthbound. “We felt like we’d blown an opportunity to be great,” Mullen said. “It was a great day, but I thought I had fucked it up,” Bono said. He flew home to Ireland with his wife Ali, visiting her parents in Wexford, brooding about what felt like a massive failure. The Edge said, “It really took us by surprise when people started talking about U2 as one of the noteworthy performances of the day. I thought they were joking, I really thought we were crap. But looking back, as I did a week later, I started to see what it was. It was the sense of real, total jeopardy, which is always very exciting for a live event, and Bono’s complete determination to make physical contact with the crowd and eventually getting there after two minutes of struggling over barriers. I think there was something about the effort he had to put in to do it that somehow made it even more powerful.” Considering Live Aid years later, Bono summed up U2’s set: “Crap sound, crap haircuts, and we didn’t end up playing the hit ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’ because the singer fucked off into the crowd - band wanted to fire me as a result..."
Like many people of my age, who was 'young' then, we remember this vividly (glued to the set all day). Paradoxically, it's only in hindsight is it so powerful. At the time, you thought, 'What on earth is he doing!?' 'Get back & finish the set!' And the Edge commented that Bono had gone so long, at least he could have sent a letter! But it's these kind of things which make it; extemporizing the many different songs, the 'Whoo Whoo's', he was kind of crazy (some asked is he ill, or 'high'?). He was certainly taken over by the moment, & we're thankful for it.
Yeah, that’s me talking to my 21 year old son about U2, too. U2 has been my favorite band since 1983. I’ve seen them live 9: times. I remember waiting through all the other bands at Live Aid for them to play. Bad is one of their best songs, especially live. Still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, even after 30+ years. ❤️
YES! One of the few bands I'd rather watch their live performances rather than the videos. Oh god I'm back in time with my mom in Junior High taking road trips and singing loud with the windows down! I love seeing this precious generation discovering these guys. THE EDGE! unlike any other! best dad award
U2 are one of the best live performing bands in the world, no wonder why the concert tickets are expensive, still worth it i reckon... hope i get to see them live at least once in my lifetime!
@@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia I've paid my share for U2 tickets.. but I actually saw the Joshua Tree Tour's Last concert at Sun Devil Stadium in 1987 they were filming for Rattle and Hum and wanted to fill the stadium so they only charged $5.00 a ticket.. I was a freshman at ASU.. bought 20 tickets and took my Manzanita dorm mates with me .. I had already seen them a handful of times at the time and knew how amazing they were .. have seen them over 30 times.. all over the world one time I saw them on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Chicago's Soldier field in the 90's.. I was tired at the Sunday Show- but they sounded perfect every single show- they NEVER disappoint!
@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia - Love the wall color and the white paint edging along the archway. :) You gave me an idea how to paint my room. Keep making your vids. Love them.
I actually saw their Joshua tree tour in 1987 December 20th at sun devil stadium, in the movie Rattle and Hum its the only part of the show that's in full color- and I was there tickets were only $5.00 I was already a fanatic then (my freshman year of college at ASU) and had seen them 4 times to this point, you could only buy a total of 20 tickets so I bought 20, and took 20 people from my dorm to see the concert with me :) I've seen them over 30 times over the years all over the world!
@@boazbell38 that's brilliant. The only chance I had to see them when younger was when I was in university but I was studying for finals. In hindsight I should have just gone. I thought I had missed my chance and then thirty years later, they come back to do my favorite album tour again. Couldn't believe my luck. Mind you, my $200 crappy seat tickets hurt a bit. I softened the blow by jumping the barricade and getting up close to the stage.
I have seen every single tour since Zoo TV in 1992. They always put on an excellent show; though, the show is always best if the audience is really getting into it and they are feeding off of it. I just missed seeing the original Joshua Tree tour in 1987 because I was too young and my older brother wouldn't take me with him. He brought be back a tshirt though.
It was summer 1985, I was lying on the floor in my dining room, in front of the tv, singing along... I was 15 years old, I lived it all. I am crying now, because it was the best thing i had ever seen in my life. I miss it so much. Music was real, music meant something. Emotions and feelings, that I still remember and in some way it hurts now, because it's over. But I am so proud and thankful to have lived those years.
THIS❤
Exactly, I feel the same way, I was 19 wish I could go back being in love and good music. Everybody is gone, no concerts anymore except U2 wish I could afford to see them before they quit. I seen C. S. N, for 2.95. when shows were 20. Bucks. Never been able to afford Mcartney , zep, U2. What a bummer.
July 13 1985. My best friend's 16 birthday.
We spent the night sharing a joint and splitting a stolen 6 pack
The next day was Live Aid.
RIP and love you Pablo!
I was lying on the floor in a Houston motel, 14 years old watching on tv. Had been a U2 fan since the late 70s. Never forget this performance.
Apparently the rest of the band were upset with Bono about the time wasting but they never got to play their best last song pride in the name of love or Sunday Bloody Sunday , I’m not sure which one 😎🎸
I am 63 years old and I have seen every single U2 tour since 1982 most more than once. They are the soundtrack of my life.
Same, my friend (well, since 1984 - missed the "War" tour unfortunately).
Do you have a favorite tour or show?
Oh amigo. You have me by 1 tour. I started with Unforgettable Fire. Pulling that guy up on stage to do the guitar. Soundtrack of my life. This performance touches me so much I tear up. $600 is worth it for Joshua Tree 2017. I was fortunate enough to see both. Full circle. Like no other!
@@geminix Elevation Tour October 25th 2001, MSG, New York City, it was right after 9/11, and it was very emotional. and The Vertico Tour, May 14th, 2005, Wachovia Center, Philadelphia.
since POPmart tour...... 42 years old now
The majesty of Bono's mullet cannot be overstated and neither can his performance!
top ten 80s mullet.......fight me
@@xenaluck A mullet is a NO-NO - even if it's bono.
@@mhoeltken 80s everyone gets a pass and Bonos was top tier
the guy running around after Bono on stage making sure the microphone cable is untangled and close by is Greg Carroll, a Kiwi who unfortunately died in a motorcycle accident in Ireland whilst they were touring...he was the inspiration for U2's song One Tree Hill from the Joshua Tree album
I dont remember that. So sad. Come from biker family
@@Dilydaydream1 sad indeed...I reside in New Zealand, I'm a rider myself...the song One Tree Hill was released as a single here in honour of Greg
My kids watched this video with me and kept saying why do they have a guy running around holding the cords. I had to explain that nothing was wireless in the mid 80s and they had to have a guy making sure the singer didn't trip on the microphone cords
Pablo Airth and that they shared the set with loads of other acts so it wasn’t configured for them either!
Yeah he died riding Bono's bike so Bono felt guilty about it. They were actually working on the Joshua Tree at the time.
it's impossible not to cry everytime I watch this footage ... we the children of the 80s were and are so fortunate for things like this
I have seen this video numerous times and I tear up every time as well.
Ditto x
Someones cutting onions...
100% i remember sitting at home all day and all night watching Live Aid and when U2 and QUEEN came on that was it ..Best time of my life was the 80s
Yes we were.
Their set was so long because the producers kept signalling not to stop. U2 had the audience so captivated that one of the producers said they were desperate to keep them on stage for fear the audience would freak out & rush the stage. And you could see in the video that there were some issues already right in front.
U2 was popular, but that performance made them absolutely explode globally. Deservedly so.
They were supposed to play "Pride", but after Bono went on his walkabout, the rest of the band didn't know where he went. They talked about how they were panicking and how they all yelled at Bono backstage because they felt they had blown it".
I was there my friend, 15 years old, and 8 rows from the front. what a day that was. :)
@Dale Cooper it was a lovely summers day, the mood was electric, and when Bono went down to the crowd, it just kinda summed up the essence of the event, there was nothing contrived about it, it was a beautiful, touching moment, just one person, holding another. I kept my t-shirt from the day, still have it.
So was I and was 21 years old at the time and there is one shot of the Queen set where you can see my girlfriend on my shoulders. Stayed the whole 8 hours a peed in bottles as there was no way you could get to the toilet and back. Met up with others in Hyde Park later and had a party until 07.00 the next morning watching the JFK performances on a portable TV. Brilliant experience....
I was at Woodstock. Jk.
@@ukpolska5335 Phil Collins 3 hour Concord flight from London to Philadelphia, my hometown. Watched the entire day awestruck. On TV. Can't imagine how incredible it was being at Wembley. Ty for your awesome post. God Bless!
Jealous...
I'm almost 50 and this is my favourite song. Ever. I'm lucky enough to have seen U2 live 46 times since 1983. Never, ever gets old seeing them on stage .
46 times? U2 should give you a lifetime pass for such dedication!
Jim, I agree. This video is such fun also to watch! Can listen to this song every day. I probably do - more or less... ;) Stay safe.
Jim Fletcher - That’s dedication. I am pretty loyal, and only at about 12-14 shows, since the late 80’s.
Jim, i was luckily present at Wembley Stadium for Live Aid,U2 we're one of the main reasons I traveled down from Edinburgh for the concert,they we're at their purest and in my opinion at their peak during this time period.
@@alanwatt8680 Seen them at Wembley old and new a few times. ZOO tv there is up amongst my favourite shows
This is how good music gets passed down from one generation to the next. I salute you, Dad, for sharing with your daughter.
I was a 15-year old girl glued to my television set that entire day. Such a memorable day in music history.
Mireille Blacke me too!
14-y-o boy (that day!) here :)
I had 2 TVs/VCRs recording everything that was broadcast that day
I was a 16-year old girl doing exactly the same thing!!! What a day! Simply amazing!
When you 50.
Bono was having lunch in a restaurant back here in Ireland. Fan spots him, walks over and asks if she could have her photo taken with her. No problem, Bono says. So the fan gives camera to Bono’s friend. Photo taken, camera is handed back to fan who exits stage left. Bono looked at the photographer. Springsteen just smiled.
Lol...Poor Bruce
@@vincentwhitley1119 Bruce has no lack of love!
It’s an old wive’s tale..
I’m 60 years old and have seen U2 over 30 times, but watching this live was was so awesome. Not just U2, but Queen, The Who and so many others, but U2 stole the show too me! Introduced to them while serving in the Air Force in England 81-83!
Watching this has taken me back to being 18 years old living in Eastbourne and my best mate Richard getting 2 tickets for Live Aid. We travelled up on the train the day before and slept outside on a grassy bank along with several hundred people. When the gates opened there was a mad fast rush towards the stage. The stewards held us back couple hundred yards before the stage. It was a boiling hot day and at first there was nothing to drink. Finally the stewards moved out of the way and we were right at the front on the right hand side of the stage. Saw Queen only 20 yards away. Bono walking close by. I’m in my 50s now and takes me back to being a kid. Thanks for sharing the vid
Tony Roberts interesting. My brother in law is named Richard and is from Eastbourne!
Tony Roberts omg. Lucky
Tony Roberts I was there as well, fabulous memories
That’s my story too. Travelled down to London overnight by train. At Wembley for gates opening at 10am and a run a cross the pitch to claim our spot. What followed has stayed with me throughout my life and still gives me chills whenever I hear Liveaid tracks such as Bad, Heroes, Hammer to fall, etc. My friend Rog and I were 19 and we often reminisce on that day.
You were probably standing only a few feet from me. Started out in the seats then just moved to the front. What a day!
I was there... right in the middle of Wembley Stadium at Live Aid.... frickin’ awesome. This was when U2 was raw and the sound seared through the air and through your body. Frickin’ awesome memories.
I've got to ask, how long did the band keep playing after he left the stage? I've never been able to find that out, the video always fades out.
Matkin222 they did only a few more minutes, by my recollection.
How long did it take to leave at the end? I guess you didn't take a toilet break either.
I saw that live on TV in Ireland in 1985. We recorded it on VCR and watched it back only about a million times. Me and my brothers still talk about it when we're at the pub. It was a super hot day. The sun was blazing and we had all the doors and windows of the house open and the TV turned up to 11. Loving your work guys. I wana do reaction videos with my son now.
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Remember when the dial changed and we got 15 we thought it was amazing
I watched it too in Ireland and my mum kept coming into the sitting room and telling me to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Needless to say I stayed in all day🤣.
I saw it too at the time here in Britain when it was on BBC1, BBC2 and Radio 1 I think. I don't know whether in Ireland you saw it on our channels, or whether you saw it on the RTE channels at the time {not that it matters at all, of course}.
Thank you anyway!
First trip to London in 1985, 3 days before the concert, had no idea until I saw a advert in a tube station that this was happening. Yeah I spent every spare $ I had for a 2 week trip on this ticket. Best time of my life! Met so many great people that we still keep in touch today! Queen was the highlight but U2, from that day in, has been my favorite of all time!!
Bono's mullet here: no words can capture its majesty.
I was literally thinking the same thing hahaha
Showed this to my 9 year she asked if it was a wig...the ultimate compliment for a mullet 🤣🤣🤣
Truth!!
I had a mullet, back in '89. Thought I was so cool. Wow, how ridiculous I looked back then. Still do, but without the mullet. 😎
Mullets are great
I love at 15:19 he just gives the band a look and they instantly know he means 'soften the volume' and it all happens telepathically. Amazing moment.
Actually he not only gave the look, but also showed it by the hand “down”
@@searchfortech8042 so not rehearsed at all! LMFAO
I was going to say the same thing!
I've loved U2 from age 17. I am 57 now. Their music is hypnotic.
Everything that makes U2 special is crystallized in this performance.
Yeah. They're one of those bands that were born to play stadiums. Great Performance !
Best comment. I'm so agree with you.
I was 23 when Live Aid was broadcast. I thought this was the absolute best moment in the show. The worst moment? Bob Dylan with Ron Wood and Keith Richards. I wasn't a Queen fan so I don't remember seeing them perform. I like Queen a lot more now, and I have seen their Live Aid performance on video. It's great, but I still think U2 were the highlight.
I saw U2 in Detroit with a French exchange student, Vero, who was living with my family at the time. Vero didn’t much care for U2, so she headed up to the balcony, while we pushed toward the stage on the main floor. Of course, Bono scaled a wall, entered the balcony from the outside, and hugged Vero for a good minute.
Oh wow! Lucky! I attended one of those scale the ceiling shows, too. Later they asked all the girls in the front to come onto stage and dance with Bono and I was too shy to go. We were on the 2nd row.
And she was all like : "Get off of me, you freak!", no? :-)
Veronique.
That is when U2 exploded worldwide and essentially became the biggest band in the world for a solid 15 years.
Aye and Bono liked his coke without cola back then
Ummm guns n roses?
@capoditutticapos19 nobody's heard of GNR until the late 80s when Welcome to the Jungle & Sweet Child O Mine were aired on MTV as they created a phenomenal in the world of rock & roll for a while. Too bad their reputation was kind of short lived especially after the Spaghetti Incident album, and it's safe to say that they were no longer a trending band in the late 90s
Longer. 20 years after this they would win 5 Grammys.
I’m 16 and I love U2. Seeing this live aid performance is a first for me tho. My love and respect for this band completely sky rocketed after seeing this.
This performance tipped the scale for me In 1985, and I never looked back since, fell In love with U2 for good 🇨🇮
Watch there Slane Castle concert Shockwave, absolutely amazing live performance.
Can I adopt you? Ty for recognizing greatness
They were more of an alternative band until this performance and then they followed it up with Joshua Tree and became a world wide supergroup. Actually saw them at clubs twice in the early eighties and then numerous times when they became an stadium act. They are one of the better live acts I ever saw, a great combination of musicianship, awesome stadium stage shows and charismatic presence
I am amazed that Bono can project so much while singing on his toes.He has one of the richest voices in all of Rock n Roll
“Had”.
All those years of singing out with such force has taken its toll.
Days long past
Actually i dont think he is that good of a singer. Cant say he doesnt hit the notes etc. but OK. Its the combination with his performance that does it for me.
You should show her U2 at Red Rocks 1983, to me that's they're greatest live performances. I WILL FOLLOW and SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY my favorites. I still have my vhs tape f the concert from when I was a Teen.
Boy Bato fully agree! I have this album and could listen to it all the time...
Haha, I worked in a video store in the 80's when I was in college. That tape was checked out every day.
Totally agree! The Red Rocks concert is bad ass legendary, and the rain and fires make such a great unexpected setting. Man, what an awesome show! And no phone to be seen. Just a crowd that goes wild no matter the cold and rain. I bought the record when it came out and i keep watching the concert on video at least 2 times a year. I love the Boy/October/War era which is fully covered in this concert. This was U2 in its purest form. Don't get me wrong, I got totally hooked on The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree as well and of course Achtung Baby when they came out. But I must say I lost them a bit after that. Went to see them in 2017 in Amsterdam Arena for the The Joshua Tree anniversary tour. Unforgettable!!
I saw them in Detroit in 1982 (second row). They stopped the concert halfway through briefly and Bono lectured the crowd - they were pressing forward too much. Great concert - it was such a small venue. I liked the Red Rocks concert better, but this was great.
Boy Bato I was there. My local record store guys had promotional tickets and I was invited. It wasn’t just raining. It was sleeting, nearly snowing. They offered “rain checks” to all ticket holders and held an indoor concert at the CU Field house the next day, and they honored all tickets...and STUBS. It was the most life changing concerts ever. We froze and huddled down at the bottom of the “bowl”... Still live 6 miles away from Red Rocks...still my favorite venue.
Bono was 25 years old when he commanded 75,00 people at Wembley to sing with him at Live Aid.
I long ago realized I will never, ever ever ever ever be as cool as Bono - so that’s kind of freeing
how is this edited lol
Reallly? Now I feel bad for all the times I called him a Cee U Next Tuesday!
7500? You mean 75,000+?
@@thementalsquad7135 Much more than 75,000. The stadium back then could hold 110,000 just for a football match and I would estimate there's another 60,000 on the pitch area. The stage takes up one end of the stadium but still there was easily 150,000 there that day.
My favourite U2 moment, I was with my adult son at a U2 concert kn Toronto. Bono dedicated the song to his Mom and how much he missed her. I looked at my son and held his hand, and all I could think about was , I hope when I m gone he remembers how much I loved him. Tears. It was a magical moment for me and i m so glad i got to share that moment at a U2 concert, my favousite band. I remember watching Live Aid at the cottage, all the Toronto tv channels were carrying it.
Sitting in my parents living room, 18 years old, this performance was fantastic and still is. Greetings from Denmark.
My best friend played this song at his brother’s funeral. He was killed by a drink driver while riding his motorcycle home. Makes me cry every time I hear it.
I am sorry to hear that Stebo.. I've seen U2 over 30 times live.. and many times Bono cries through this song too...
Dude I am so sorry for your pain.
Damn, man. Love to you.
Sad and sending my thoughts to you.
I have been fortunate enough to have seen U2 live on several occasions, one of the best bands ever. I was also at Live Aid, I know it has been said before but I have to say it again, the atmosphere there that day at Wembley was something I had never experienced before or since. It was a very, very special day and a number of bands / artists besides Queen and U2 gave some exceptional performances. Definitely a concert that will give me goose bumps for the rest of my life.
We’re an Irish band, we come from Dublin city, Ireland. Like all cities, it has its good and it has its bad. This is a song called Bad.
The edge and bass player born in England
@@Halen0224 Freddy Mercury born in Zanzibar. Cliff Richard born in India. Rita Ora born in Yugoslavia. Pretty sure you'd say they were British...so, your point is?
@@LFire12 just stating a point that’s all, he has dual citizenship and is also British.
@@LFire12 so is the edge 😁😁😁😁
I am 53 years of and I have been a U2 fan since I was 12...this video makes me cry every time I see it.
I just cried like a baby! Why?
I've seen tons of concerts including U2. They are not my favorite band. But they are the best live performance I've ever seen. Unforgettable Fire Tour.
I guess that its probably what any of u2 fans think
I never like the Studio songs at the first time
and then appears the live version
The power of those 4 guys to produce a singular sound is hard for today's kids to imagine.....live it was incredible
Today's kids will never see something like that. no one will. I feel sorry for them.
@@raistlinmcfly7535 you never know what the future holds
@@raistlinmcfly7535 I'm 23. I've seen them 2 time, trust more in our generation.
@@umbertotarallo1355 I was talking about someone who could rise at such a level of epicness. do you see anyone among the new wave of musicians capable of such intensity, such charisma, such commitment to the cause of rock and roll and to what it meant back in the days? and I'm not talking about just U2.. think about all other performers that were there that day. and about what they did. I feel sorry for the new generation because they could never experience something like Live Aid. I was talking about that. You could watch U2 for another couple of tours, maybe three, maybe four. but will you ever experience such an event? do you see anyone capable of that?
NOBODY, save U2, makes that kind of music anymore. Of course, unless you have The Edge, you CAN’T make that kind if music. LOL!
Finally! Someone highlights One of the worlds best live performances ever. I watched it live, years later I bought the Live Aid the DVDs years later I talk about this moment. Thank you so much for highlighting this and bringing this to lots of people’s attention. Magnificent performance,
Thanks for making a 48 year old man bawl. You’re a good Dad, keep on rocking! 👊🏻
The first rock star I ever met was Bono in Hollywood, Florida after the last 2 shows of The Unforgettable Fire tour in America. I drank beer with Bono 2 nights in a row. Those shows were the last shows of that tour before their Live Aid appearance. You can't imagine the goosebumps I had while watching U2 at Live Aid that day.
Good evening, just a friendly update.. the last 2 shows of the tour in the US was indeed on the 3rd & 4th May 1985 in Ft. Lauderdale. However on the 25th May 1985 U2 commenced a schedule of 9 shows in Europe, some at festivals. The first being 05/23/85 was in Koblenz (West Germany) and the shows continued until August. The last show U2 did before Live Aid was on July 7th 1985 in Werchter, Belgium. Live Aid was the following weekend, July 13th. U2 did one more gig after Live Aid which was in Cork, Ireland on the 25th August 1985. This was the last gig of the Unforgettable Fire Tour as we knew it. Cheers..
gonna need more details, friend
Michelle Miller - Who ? More details on what, if I can help..
Bad is one of my all-time favourite U2 songs ❤️
Legend has it that the rest of the band are STILL playing that riff to this day..
The amount of hairspray on Bono's mullet single handedly created the ozone hole - that's science.
Ben Gordon 😆 😆 😆 lol.
Ben Gordon The Bozone Hole?
But it's not numberwang
Even Bono's mullett could not beat Queen that day.
Ozone is created by UV Light..
Thats science.
Hi guys, I'm from Holland and every time I see and moreover hear this I cry... it brings so many happy memories. My first concert with U2 was in 1984 in Belgium, still my best one ever
Jeez, I was 22 when this event happened. Still gives me chills when I watch it. The greatest concert ever. And all for the cause of helping the needy. And everyone performed for free across the Atlantic Ocean. I wish something like this will happen again before I die.
Im in Australia and I sat up all night watching LIVE AID just to see U2, have been to every Sydney show, except 84, too young, wasnt allowed to go, but my brother did and I stayed home and cried!
JT tour just came to Sydney last year!
I think his part in Band Aid, Do they know its christmas was brilliant too, maybe show her that!!
One of the greatest moments in rock history... good on you to share it. Cheers.
The band couldn't even see Bono and they didn't know what had happened, they just had the instincts to keep playing and hope he'd return to the stage. It's incredible
Being a guy who lived through the sheer wonder of early U2, I cannot help but smile and laugh at this guy's excitement. It truly was magical. So happy to see him pass the torch to his daughter.
You have to tell her the part about after seeing U2 in concert, how the crowd sings “40” outside as they walk to their cars.
There was about 80,000 of us in Wembley Stadium that day, it was Epic! U2 we’re still relatively unknown by most people, but they did put on a great set, Queen were the kings of the day, but U2 came a close 2nd for me. It was an unforgettable day, being in that crowd with 4 Friends that love ‘Live’ music was unbelievable. 😎😎😎
I’d have to add that David Bowie & Sir Elton John were a very close tie for third behind U2 & Queen …… an amazing show and the Philadelphia show with over 82,000 at it and some killer artists there too …. WOW !!!
Great reaction, Bono after this was distraught about what happened, he thought he'd ruined the performance, they were meant to play Pride after this, it was only months later that Bono saw a sculpture that a friend of his had done called the leap, it was the moment Bono danced with the young girl, he then realised it was a wonderful thing to have done, everyone talked about it after live aid, it basically lifted U2 into world wide mega stars
I worked security for a local U2 show in the late 80's and enjoyed hearing them live. After the show they gave so much during the performance that all they wanted to do was sit around on some couches drinking water and ice teas. Love the band
I remember this well. The big news was that Led Zeppelin and The Who were both going to play, and Phil Collins was everywhere. Everyone played that day, but U2 stole the show. They were getting really big, but this put them in a legendary status, it was a real springboard to them being the biggest band in the world. Their performance made an impression on a whole generation that day. Zep and The Who were rocks royalty, but they were rocks past, U2 was the shiny new future of rock and we all knew it.
@@HoldMyLatte-x6t I saw Journey at like 15 at Nassau Coliseum, it was he tour with Anyway you want it song. First real concert, and I remember thinking Steve Perry was a "ROCK STAR" all of it captured my imagination, the lights, sound, cloths, movement, I'll never forget it. I think Loverboy opened up for them if I'm not mistaken, and they were a road tested band , even a novice like me could see they played a lot of dates. What a great night it was.
@@HoldMyLatte-x6t well don't be too confident on our good taste, you haven't seen my golf pants, and I don't even play golf.
Queen might have something to say but yeah U2 was great great great!
@@buckstraw925 Queen were magical, but they were already legends and, Zep and The Who were broken up so that's why people flipped out about that. U2 though was still an up and coming band at the time, and that performance certainly elevated their status in the rock world. But Queen, fuck yeah.
@@robertkees6048 Oh yeah, I remember it quite well. I was already a huge U2 fan but Live Aid certainly helped open up the world to the brilliance of the band.
I also got into U2 as a kid, something about their shows and their music is captivating at any age. This performance still makes my eyes water.
Rushed my paper round that day, to get home to watch U2 that day, the memory of that performance reminds me how far music can take you. It gets into your soul and gives you spirit. Stay safe
That is Marvelous. I appreciate you bringing it on your show. I was in college when it played but I didn't see it live. However, I have watched the video more than a hundred times. Thank you Matrix!
I fell in love. He brought me onstage 1987 Chicago
He only ever brings the beautiful ladies on stage 😉
God bless you
If it was U2 in Chicago in 1987, then I *definitely* saw you dance with Bono! 😎👍🏻
@@dantebacani yes it was. Rosemont Horizon! Me and my best friend 😊
I was there and 16 years old! I will never ever forget this moment. CHILLS!!!!!!!!
What a beautiful woman you are!
Greetings from Italy.
I was 18 and about graduate from Parris Island.
I love Bono’s voice. Always have. It’s smooth like whiskey, but also kinda haunting that it draws you in and captivates your soul♥️
You, as a father, are literally my goals for the future.
Much appreciated!!
Love your train videos
Nothing today will EVER beat these types of festivals we had in the 80's
The quality of festival Headliners these days gets weaker and weaker with each passing year now. Look at Glastonbury Festival last year. Headlined by Stormzy, who had one album out. In days gone by, the headline slot had to be earned, by years and years of hard graft. Nowadays, it seems as tho any mildly successful act can be handed the headline slot.
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@@gg41r ... what about The Cure at Glastonbury? I've heard they overshadowed everyone with their performance, it was the highlight of that festival. Stay safe brother!
@@fawlteemontee Yeah....the Cure are great. But i was referring to the quality of modern Day acts. Once the cure, and that generation of acts are gone....I dont like to think about it. Glasto will be stuck for great headliners. They are all turning into Pop festivals, There is still a lot of GREAT usic being made, by upcoming bands, but they arent found in the mainstream or Charts.
Smartphones have sucked concert-goers brains out or their heads...
I love that you shared this with Annie. Part of the story is that that the band couldn’t see Bono when he jumped off the stage and they didn’t really know whether to keep playing or if he’d gone off to do something else! Bono was in trouble with the others afterwards esp. Larry Mullen Jr! Thanks for this. I had chills when the chords started. And I was reminded once more why I’ve loved and lived this band all my life! I was 14 when I fell in love with them...during the release of The Joshua Tree. That love has been tested a few times but they still give me chills and goosebumps 34 years on.
Watched all of Live Aid that day and the USA equivalent and Bad is one of the stand out performances of all time, the rest of the band don't get enough credit for the way they keep the melody going without missing a note. 35 years on and whenever I see or here this version I still remember all the lyrics even where Bone freestyles it out. Awesome performance.
They are the perfect fit together.
The guy who's dealing with Bono's mic, his roadie, in this was Greg Carroll. He died in a motorbike accident in Dublin the following year running an errand for Bono. The following album, the Joshua Tree, was dedicated to him, and there's a song on it called One Tree Hill which is the town in New Zealand Greg was from
i remember that guy, i did not know he had died or that one tree hill was about him. so tragic. thanks for the info.
...it is not a town, it`s a spot, a hill with only one tree and a monument on top...
i was there. 2nd best of the whole concert. not to be topped by many ever in my life, but it was that day. topped by freddy & gueen. that was the #1 best that day & for the rest of my life so far. 37 years later and counting
Interesting note about when he first starts singing: The song is 'Satellite of Love' by Lou Reed. It's from the album TRANSFORMER, which was produced by David Bowie. Bowie provided background vocals on that track, including the "bum-bum" melody that Bono was singing at the beginning (although Bowie sang a three note riff and Bono sang a two note version for breath/timing, as he was combining the two vocal parts). So aside from doing a bit of "Walk on the Wild Side" later on, he also starts off by singing a little Lou Reed and David Bowie. Spectacular performance all around by Bono and the band.
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I love that he's sharing his experience with his daughter, and she's a great kid with an open mind. It brings back many memories of how my parents shared their musical experiences of the 50's & 60's music with me, and opened doors to many other different music genres. I miss my parents sorely.
I was 14 years old in 1985. I remember watching this live. I can't even count how many times I've watched this treasure of a performance. My all time favorite version of this song. I get goosebumps...EVERY TIME, I get chills...EVERY TIME, I get tears in my eyes EVERY TIME.
Tear jerker to see Greg Carroll alive in this video. The Joshua Tree album was dedicated to him after he died while they were recording. He's the curly haired one following Bono around on stage as a roadie/security. Apparently "One Tree Hill" is written about his funeral. Here's an interesting video for "One Tree Hill" showing some scenes from his funeral and the actual One Tree Hill in New Zealand, where he was burried. "And when it's raining
... Raining hard... That's when the rain will... Break my heart... Raining, raining in the heart " Bono still sounds like he's mourning in this live version. Heartbreaking. ua-cam.com/video/H2kWgm-0xmM/v-deo.html
The first time I saw U2 was this day live and this was the first song I heard that hooked me. For me from that day forward I immersed myself in the band, all based on this performance. The Edge with his haunting guitar in the background as Bono danced with that girl sent chills through me. I read somewhere that the rest of the band were furious that he did that as they were scheduled to play more songs in their set but it was eaten up by all the distraction..... Not for me... The whole song, dance and all encapsulated what the whole day was about. I watched the whole day and years later I heard that Queen also sang at the event.... Don't get me wrong I love Queen and I am a massive Elton John fan since the 70's but for me this was U2's day. This concert catapulted them into the greatest band in the world for a long while.
YES, that! I'm right there with you. Also, what happened was that Bono had a couple of routines during their gigs that scared the band because he'd usually put himself in risky situations. Just watch what he did at Red Rocks climbing the scaffolding to the top. So before the Live Aid concert the other band members gave him an ultimatum because they knew the stadium would be packed and they were afraid him pulling people out of the crowd could end up in disaster. Not only physically hurting others, but also turning their gig into a mess. I love the guys, but thank goodness they were wrong. lol
Bono and the rest has always been humble and greatfull to fans. And they deserve their huge followers. I never saw them live. Im 45 so this was a band of my youth. Starting my heyday time not long after this. Thank you for showing the right performance!
This song takes me way back when I was 13 years old listening to them on a cassette player .I still cry listening to “bad” let it go “still gives me chills. Anytime, I’m listening to U2 . Seen them twice in Texas back in the day.
Rip Greg. This was one of those performances that drives me to tears every time. You see bono and that level of caring back then (and contrast that with the awesome humanitarian he is today) and it is simply amazing but also honest. Thank you two for sharing that honesty also. Stay safe and keep on rocking. I am hopeful that we as a species can become more kinder and gentle with each other. Peace.
Amen!!! Peace...
This was the moment when U2 stole Live Aid.
I was 5 years old. I was allowed to stay up to watch. I remember it all so clearly
Just like Bono stole Band Aid ❤️
And about an hour later Queen stole it off them.
@@beds139 Very much so! Freddie: “No mate, THIS is how being a frontman works” ❤️
@@tdurb0 Neither U2 or Queen were anywhere near the top of the bill at Live Aid but it is their performances that are best remembered.
I was able to see U2 live in Sydney and on the ground and it was one of the best days of my life. I'm a 17 year old, and a lot of people at my school don't like rock music and me and my sister were one of the only teens at the concert. They're so awesome ;). My dad loves "Bad" and seeing him being happy was really cool. We've been through a lot the few past years. I never seen my dad smile that much when the song came on.
The Quiet Adventurer i’m 16, was going to see them in perth last year but i had a dance concert in the way, my parents went to see them instead. still wishing i stood up my dance class to see them i regret it so muchhhh
anabel aww sorry about that. That sucks. I was going to see them in St. Louis a few years back but they just canceled when we arrived because there were riots going on. It was the worst day ever. Lol. Hope you can see them soon 🤞
Still sends chills down my spine! Amazing.
this is just great,I was blessed to see U2 at Wembley in 1987..and the fact your daughter just gets it👏🏻makes me smile!!❤️
Bono has such a huge personality that the other members are often left in obscurity at the back. I feel that Edge is probably one of the most underrated guitarists of our era. He defines the U2 sound, a perfect compliment to Bono's voice.
As B. B. King once said... "The Edge? He's a really good rhythm guitarist". 😂
@@TheMikeDudley And that's a struggle.
@@TheMikeDudley I don't know that Edge is, but I am pretty sure that everyone's recognizing his sound...Only a few have achieved that.
There is a great documentary called "It Might Get Loud" and they get Jimmy Paige, The Edge and Jack White together on a sound stage and just lets them talk with each other and play music for each other. It's pretty amazing.
@@darrenmacdonald1499 Edge has to thank Stuart Adamson
Once they got off stage they had a massive row, because Bono's showboating meant they missed playing Pride live in front of this crowd due to time restrictions. Little did they know that his antics during Bad would propel them to the mega-stardom they enjoyed for decades.
i heard that ...+ he thought he had fukt up big time. a real shame Pride wasn't played. (my shame was not buying a 25£ ticket offered at school- it wasnt really well advertised and i didnt know anything about it....DOH !)
A year after this they played the Amnesty International conspiracy of Hope concert at Giants stadium and that time they didn't take any chances. They STARTED with Pride, then did a much shorter version of Bad!
Cool that you and your daughter can share music together. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate the note.
I was a teenager when this happened, and I stayed up the entire weekend in Australia to watch the live broadcast, not only that I had purchased a lot of black video tapes so I could record it on my vhs recorder. It was the biggest event that I have ever seen, concerts in London, America and even one in Australia all broadcast over that weekend. I have been a U2 fan since I was 11 (nearly 40 years) , and I still thank my brother for giving me the copy of October (on cassette tape) that he received for Christmas because he didn’t like them.
I purchased my 1st VCR (SONY) the day before Live Aid specifically to record this historic & momentous occasion!
This performance changed their lives.
I remember watching this when it aired...I twas amazing then and yep..still gives the chills today. Raw pure emotion was Bono's forte in their live performances..U2 has earned it's reputation as one of the best live acts ever in the history of ever several times over.
Wow - thanks for the Vid! Brought back so many memories. I was stationed in England in the early 80's, and English music at the time was the best. Unfortunately I couldn't get tickets to this show, but saw them a couple of times. I've been in that position of being crushed against the gates a few times. lol Awesome reaction by the kiddo too!
Another U2 performance you guys should check out is all I want is you/where the streets have no name from Slane Castle in 2001. Love the videos!!!
This is the best version of Where The Streets Have No Name out there...
Alesstinis Croke park when the fighter jets do a fly past
Yes, this is epic and I start crying every time of joy seeing this Video from Slane Castle
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SeasWouldRise and Beautiful Day from Slane
funny fact: in 1985 as i watched this, i was nearly as old as Annie is today...still can live aid remember like it was just yesterday. it was a very hot summer day and im sweating on the couch :-) almost watched the whole concert..
Dude, if I was 5 y/o and I remember this show. I imagine how memorable this was for a 14 y/o at the time.
I was 14 at the time and watched it from the very start til about 3 or 4 in the morning when the US finished their show. Awsome. U2 was my fave and got me seriously into them. Queen was amazing too and also if anyone hasn't seen looking up. Patti labelle at luve aid. What a singer!!!
I was 15 at the time, and know exactly what you mean. Especially on the hot summer day part!
Thank you for playing that! I remember watching Liveaid all day! I loved U2 before the concert, but this was the first time I saw them. Truly been a big fan ever since.
I was 9 at the time. They were my heroes. They still are. Amazingly they were all around 25 at the time. Find me any 25 year old superstars today who could write and perform like that. And then still be doing it just as well 35 years later. This was one of many absolutely epic performances over the years. Best band in the world and of all time. Awesome review 😊😊😊
Show her the performance of Streets recorded on the LA rooftop!
Posty, God willing. He is 24 now.
When Live Aid happened they said it was a once in a lifetime viewing. It was never going to be shown again. Of course that’s not what happened. They released it many years later. As my children were growing up I told the story of this being the greatest performance I had ever seen and too bad it will never be released (according to Bob Geldof). So when the DVD was released my children surprised me with it. We all watched it together. All those years later I was still blown away! Glad your daughter liked it.
Bob Geldof wanted no recordings made, what an idiot, thank god recordings around the world could stick together most of the concerts.
Saw U2 Roundhay Park early 90s and me and my pal Matts mothers house backed onto the park and we listened to edge tuning in all day. And what a day !
You know, I’ve shit on U2 in the past many times but oh my god. I’ve never seen this and have no qualms with eating my words. This is incredible
i remember reading that they thought they “blew it” that day. the reality was the opposite. best performance of the song ever
Larry wanted to sack Bono from the band.. They had a massive argument after the gig backstage. They should of also played the single at the time Unforgettable fire, I knew a stage guy from that day. Dire Straits where on after them and also commented on it
@@billytk247 They should have played Pride (In The Name Of Love) as that was the single of the time. Correct - the band were extremely angry with Bono and he went away for a few days back in Ireland and didn't know the impact he and U2 had made until a round a week later. He met a sculptor who was creating the moment Bono jumped down to the crowd called 'The Leap'.
@@billytk247 Pride was the song they had to drop, not TUF
@@michaelchamberlain3106 Yep! That's what I heard too
tbh Pride is an awesome song but it's not that good live. the guitar does not sound near as good as in the studio version. the unforgettable fire was one of my favorite songs, and is pretty good live. it would've blown people away.
Very randomly stumbled across this. Thank you so much for it. I was 12 on the day of Live Aid and only really just getting into music. I will never forget seeing that performance on that day. It made me a lifelong U2 fan. I get chills every time I watch it. I also saw The Joshua Tree tour in 2018 which meant so much to me. I was just a bit too young for my folks to be happy with the idea of me seeing the original tour. So to see them perform the album thirty years later was beyond incredible. So again, thank you so much for this video.
Yeah I graduated in ‘87 and U2 was madly loved by most then. I was no exception... loved all their music and knew every word. Special shout out to Bono’s mullet in this performance
Slight correction needed. The 'ad libs' at the end weren't added because of a realisation they had overran their 2nd song and needed to fill. They should have played 'Pride', the single at the time. The snippets of 'Ruby Tuesday' and 'Sympathy For The Devil' are well documented as being sung earlier on The Unforgettable Fire Tour as far back as February '85. Bono had a run of The Velvet Underground's 'Waiting For The Man' in 'Bad' from January '85 then adding 'Walk On The Wild Side' in May '85. So those snippets were well rehearsed and expected by the band before Live Aid in July.
The band were furious at Bono for not getting to play the single which was one of the main aims of playing the concert - single promotion.
From Rolling Stone: 'Mullen, Clayton, and the Edge were unhappy with Bono’s venture into the crowd, which hung them out to dry and denied the band a chance to play their biggest hit, “Pride (In the Name of Love).” The consensus among the four band members was that their performance had been clumsy and earthbound. “We felt like we’d blown an opportunity to be great,” Mullen said.
“It was a great day, but I thought I had fucked it up,” Bono said. He flew home to Ireland with his wife Ali, visiting her parents in Wexford, brooding about what felt like a massive failure.
The Edge said, “It really took us by surprise when people started talking about U2 as one of the noteworthy performances of the day. I thought they were joking, I really thought we were crap. But looking back, as I did a week later, I started to see what it was. It was the sense of real, total jeopardy, which is always very exciting for a live event, and Bono’s complete determination to make physical contact with the crowd and eventually getting there after two minutes of struggling over barriers. I think there was something about the effort he had to put in to do it that somehow made it even more powerful.”
Considering Live Aid years later, Bono summed up U2’s set: “Crap sound, crap haircuts, and we didn’t end up playing the hit ‘Pride (In the Name of Love)’ because the singer fucked off into the crowd - band wanted to fire me as a result..."
Greatest live performance of all time!! That song right there on that day
True that! The clarity of Bono's voice along with rhythmic, mesmerizing guitar play makes this a standalone performance for the ages.
Like many people of my age, who was 'young' then, we remember this vividly (glued to the set all day). Paradoxically, it's only in hindsight is it so powerful. At the time, you thought, 'What on earth is he doing!?' 'Get back & finish the set!' And the Edge commented that Bono had gone so long, at least he could have sent a letter! But it's these kind of things which make it; extemporizing the many different songs, the 'Whoo Whoo's', he was kind of crazy (some asked is he ill, or 'high'?). He was certainly taken over by the moment, & we're thankful for it.
Yeah, that’s me talking to my 21 year old son about U2, too. U2 has been my favorite band since 1983. I’ve seen them live 9: times. I remember waiting through all the other bands at Live Aid for them to play. Bad is one of their best songs, especially live. Still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it, even after 30+ years. ❤️
YES! One of the few bands I'd rather watch their live performances rather than the videos. Oh god I'm back in time with my mom in Junior High taking road trips and singing loud with the windows down! I love seeing this precious generation discovering these guys. THE EDGE! unlike any other! best dad award
Bono still gives me goosebumps with this - I can remember watching from Spain - it was a huge concert! Just fantastic!
U2 are one of the best live performing bands in the world, no wonder why the concert tickets are expensive, still worth it i reckon... hope i get to see them live at least once in my lifetime!
If you get a chance, don't miss it, I promise you will not have buyers remorse on the cost of the tickets.
I went to the Joshua tree tour here in NZ, first big concert I've been to and it was surreal. One of those things you have to see to believe
@@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia I've paid my share for U2 tickets.. but I actually saw the Joshua Tree Tour's Last concert at Sun Devil Stadium in 1987 they were filming for Rattle and Hum and wanted to fill the stadium so they only charged $5.00 a ticket.. I was a freshman at ASU.. bought 20 tickets and took my Manzanita dorm mates with me .. I had already seen them a handful of times at the time and knew how amazing they were .. have seen them over 30 times.. all over the world one time I saw them on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Chicago's Soldier field in the 90's.. I was tired at the Sunday Show- but they sounded perfect every single show- they NEVER disappoint!
@GlitchintheMatrixMultiMedia - Love the wall color and the white paint edging along the archway. :) You gave me an idea how to paint my room. Keep making your vids. Love them.
Just saw their Joshua Tree tour a couple of months ago. They've still got it and still giving it their all.
I actually saw their Joshua tree tour in 1987 December 20th at sun devil stadium, in the movie Rattle and Hum its the only part of the show that's in full color- and I was there tickets were only $5.00 I was already a fanatic then (my freshman year of college at ASU) and had seen them 4 times to this point, you could only buy a total of 20 tickets so I bought 20, and took 20 people from my dorm to see the concert with me :) I've seen them over 30 times over the years all over the world!
@@boazbell38 that's brilliant.
The only chance I had to see them when younger was when I was in university but I was studying for finals. In hindsight I should have just gone.
I thought I had missed my chance and then thirty years later, they come back to do my favorite album tour again. Couldn't believe my luck. Mind you, my $200 crappy seat tickets hurt a bit. I softened the blow by jumping the barricade and getting up close to the stage.
I have seen every single tour since Zoo TV in 1992. They always put on an excellent show; though, the show is always best if the audience is really getting into it and they are feeding off of it. I just missed seeing the original Joshua Tree tour in 1987 because I was too young and my older brother wouldn't take me with him. He brought be back a tshirt though.