That was probably the best live "short set" (special event/charity/festival, etc.) performance by a recording act in history - certainly the best I'm aware of and almost certainly the best ever on film. From a musical performance standpoint, brilliant in every way.

Might as well have been, "Queen and guests present, Live Aid" after that.

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Posted by genuineLSUtiger

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Posted on 7/13/15 at 12:05 pm to Ace Midnight

Summer 1985 was a heady time. Different vibe than you see today for sure. Great concert and remember watching the whole thing on early MTV. Phil Collins playing both the London and Philly concerts in the same day intrigued me. Good times.

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Posted by PiscesTiger

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Posted on 7/13/15 at 1:47 pm to Ace Midnight

Truth. Radio Ga-ga set everyone off.

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Posted by EastBankTiger

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Posted on 7/13/15 at 8:49 pm to Ace Midnight

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That was probably the best live "short set" (special event/charity/festival, etc.) performance by a recording act in history - certainly the best I'm aware of and almost certainly the best ever on film. From a musical performance standpoint, brilliant in every way. Might as well have been, "Queen and guests present, Live Aid" after that.

Well said. If anyone doubts that Freddy Mercury was the ultimate frontman, I say watch Live Aid and get back to me.

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