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This wasn't a compe ion with Live Aid #1 to see which was better, this was an event put on for a purpose. I'm sorry I realize that and you don't.
I remember Live Aid, I'm sorry that you don't.
This wasn't a compe ion with Live Aid #1 to see which was better, this was an event put on for a purpose. I'm sorry I realize that and you don't.
I know it wasn't a compe ion, but it was below what the original was. You didn't have the "Queen" to come out and steal the show. The only thing that was close was Pink Floyd and even then MTV and VH1 cut away from it. They did it again with McCarntney's performance as well. I know what the meaning of the day was....they practically were ramming it down everyones' throat every two minutes. The hosts looked like they didn't have a clue.
So, you had a problem with the MTV coverage and not the actual event then. Like I said, every location was webcast live.
Anyone have a Pink Floyd setlist?
Not a complete one Scott. But I know they played Money, Wish you were here, Comfortably Numb and Home again (or if that was the name of the song)
They're showing a repeat on ABC right now, they said PF was coming up.
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I'm gonna have to agree with Pooh on this one. Live Aid was way better. I don't think they should have cut to commercial (especially during a big act) and I could have done without the VJs commentary during a song. To me, watching it on a webcast isn't the same.
However, my husband just rented the DVD of Live Aid and he said they left off Led Zeppelin (which I believe was the first time they played together after Bonham died) and Duran Duran (who was the biggest band around at that time).
I have the Duran Duran set from Live Aid on VHS. They played in Rome this year. The Led Zeppelin performance should be on that DVD. You are right though S y that was the first time the three surviving members played together since drummer John Bonham died back in '80. Backing them up on drums was the late Tony Thompson (Chic and Powerstation) and Phil Collins, who was the only performer to play both the London and Philadelphia shows that day.
Pink Floyd sounded great in my opinion. It would've also been nice to have seen Sting reunite with the Police for this gig. The VJ's looked so clueless it wasn't funny. Half of them were probably just in grade school when the original took place.
I've pretty expect MTV to up anything they put their hands on, I liked the Webcast much better. The highest resolution actually was very smooth and I was impressed.
They seem to be focusing more on the music on the replay. I had the MTV one on earlier and the vjs kept breaking in. ABC's playing pretty much the whole songs.
I thought the Rolling Stones were going to play at Live8. Did they back out at the last minute or what?
Here's to hoping this spurs a PF reunion tour.
Yeah it would be nice.
Roger Waters wouldn't do it in a million years. I am so happy that I got to see PF at the Alamodome a few years ago. I wish they would tour again, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Here are some quotes about the reunion on Pink Floyd's website:
"Any squabbles Roger and the band have had in the past are so petty in this context, and if re-forming for this concert will help focus attention then it's got to be worthwhile" - David Gilmour.
"It's great to be asked to help Bob (Geldof) rais public awareness about third world debt and poverty. The cynics will scoff - screw 'em! Also, to be given the opportunity to put the band back together, even if it's only for a few numbers is a big bonus." - Roger Waters.
Judging by the crowds reaction and how well they sounded, don't be surprised if a reunion tour is planned by the end of the year.
That was a pretty kick ass show. Anything that has Pink Floyd reuniting is awsume. I liked Madonnas performance. And Paul McCartneys performance reminded me of the time I saw him live.
Anyhow: great show, great cause
Live Aid was the and the real deal.
Over-privileged rock stars shoving their guilt trip down my throat!
Cool.
IMHO, nobody is shoving anything down your throat.
If you don't care than just tune it out. Many people do.
I did tune it out, but don't let that stop you from missing my point.
Well, I missed it, too. Elaborate for us.
Help me out here. Was this a benefit concert? If so, who benefited?
Damn what a ing cynic.
Nice observtion Seargent Obvious.
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