There are many outstanding moments from this event but Queen's performance and especially Freddie Mercury's were absolutely outstanding. A few years ago this performance, only 21 minutes, was voted the greatest rock gig ever in an industry poll of artists, journalists and music industry executives. Even now you can see why. Most people consider it Queen's best live performance too.
The way that Freddie Mercury plays the crowd and has them eating out of his hand is amazing and it must have been absolutely electrifying to watch live. I have never seen anyone who could single handedly fill a huge stage with just his prescence and showmanship. Freddie will be missed for a long time. Let's not forget Brian May's guitar work either - superb, even if he does have silly hair!
It is one of my eternal regrets that I missed most of Live Aid as I was on holiday and favoured the sun more than sitting down for several hours.
Here is the performance in 3 parts
Part 1 - Bohemian Rhapsody / Radio GaGa
Part 2 - Hammer To Fall / Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Part 3 - We will Rock you / We are the Champions
Freddy and Brian May also played later on that day with "Is this the world that we created". Very poingnant.
Here is some footage of Queen's rehearsal for the show and an interview with the band. They were honest enough to admit that, whilst they thought it was a good cause, it was an event that they simply could not miss.
