Live Aid - 6pm BBC2

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I’m getting snacks and drinks in and watching the whole thing while pretending I’m 12 again. Can’t wait for the Quo to kick it off in half an hour! Anyone else gonna watch?

God I miss proper pop stars...!

They have missed a trick here I think

Remember the video for this?

I can’t look at Midge Ure now without thinking of Fr. Benny Cake

@BlueEyedBogWitchyou and me both. I had forgotten just quite how stunningly beautiful he was back in the day!

Never was into Adam Ant back in 89s but really enjoyed him just now.

Funny we were chatting about how gorgeous Adam was on the tennis thread a few days ago

We’re watching!! I too am 12 again although first time round I was only interested in Duran Duran and the Power Station so I’m hoping to appreciate it more this time round

I’d really recommend the ‘Just for One day’ musical in London. Superb. It’s gets the feel of the 80s and how momentous it was all , but also views it through modern eyes as well.

Ahh, yes. Norrie and his suncream

Ultravox sounded great

I was there with a group of friends . The bits I can’t remember happened while we were queuing for watery beers at the overrun bar .
Immediately before it began we were told to buy the souvenir T-shirts , wrap them around our heads and soak ourselves with water because it was so hot .
We took turns yomping up to the bar all day and drank a lot - by the early evening we were all a bit cheery…. Jumping around to Freddie’s performance could never be forgotten but by the time David Bowie appeared I think we were all just a bit complacent .
Didn’t appreciate how we were going to be a small part of history……

Thank you so much OP - got it on now, I have it on DVD but no player anymore!

Adam Ant was quite athletic wasn’t he?!

I was about 8 years old and we all watched until I was made to go to bed!

Loving it so far.

Trying to explain to DD2 age 10 how to post a Giro!

Ohhhhhhh VIENNNNNNNNA

Midge must have been hot in that coat!

The weather was similar to today. Midge regretting his Mac.

Oh, Vienna!

Oh how brilliant that you were there!😁

I’m ancient enough to have watched Live Aid on the day. I was a teenager at the time & I remember it so clearly, as you do remember the cultural milestones of your teenage years.

Before it started I thought it might be rubbish as most of the acts seemed older than my parents. But as soon as Status Quo started playing Rockin all over the world & Wembley was absolutely jumping I knew it was going to be brilliant. I’m going to do it all again tonight while DP fires up the BBQ. Enjoy the evening, everyone!

Yes -still got the tickets !!

SwedishEdith definitely- 'what look should we go for' 're-create the video?' 'might be hot? '
' It'll be fine....'.

Midge melts.

I don’t think I even realised back then what a fabulous voice Midge Ure has!

I was a bit of a New Romantic back in the day, I loved Vienna!

I’ve caught up with it live now. My friend was mad about Ultravox. So fascinating seeing the audience actually watching rather than filming it on their phones.

I thought the same after seeing the Jyst Firbone day musical (see above). I’ve since listened to his music a lot.