sdparker7
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« on: July 15, 2010, 07:33:01 am » |
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I remember Live Aid very well. I didn't have cable but they simulcast it on ABC or something. I woke up early that day, 6am CST or so, and started watching the British part. I basically sat on my butt all day and did nothing. I must have been supposed to help my dad do something because halfway through the afternoon, he asked me to hand over the keys to my car, which I had just got that summer. I did it. For whatever reason, it was that important. It was our Woodstock. I was 16 at the time.
I remember the Beatles rumors (Ringo + Paul + George + Julian) and thought it would have been cool. Seeing as I barely knew who the Beatles were back then, as an adult now, I'm so glad it never happened. At the time, I thought Phil stunt was cool. Now, I'd have to agree with Charlie: use the money more wisely.
Some of the performances I remember: Bowie, Paul Young, "Zeppelin," Duran Duran doing "A View to a Kill" (still the best thing about that movie), Phil, and others. At the time, since I hated Springsteen, I was okay that he wasn't there. Now, I wonder why. Ditto for Chicago.
Anyway, loved Live Aid and it holds a unique place in my own musical history. Might have to rent the DVDs just to give it another listen.
BTW, this is my first post. Looking forward to many musical musings here.
~Scott
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