Status Quo was very popular at the time and was the perfect choice to start the event. This was the very first song they kick-started the entire Live Aid event with. In front of, not only the huge crowd but also about 400 million viewers world wide.
Thom Magnusson Those were the days when there was artist and fans and everybody didn’t have an opinion either liked it or you didn’t and then you carried on🤟🤟✌️🎸🎼🎟🤗🤟
To get on a crew list that day was harder than getting a Cup Final Ticket ,so many volunteered to work for free to get this done , the worst part was seeing thet BBC news report that kick started it all , the best bit was Bob geldof face to face with the Somalian Prime Minister for a photo shoot ,shook his hand pulled him close & said " Youre a C***" , always love Bob for that !
All of you need to see John Fogerty perform this song with his band. John wrote this great rock' n' roll song. It is on one of his later records decades after leaving Credence Clearwater Revival his first band. They were huge in the late 60s. Everyone knows their big hit "Proud Mary."
I was there and bought a ticket primarily to see Quo as they were one of my all time favourite bands...their first gig since what was meant to be their last show the year before (I was there too). It was a magical day and still remains my favourite gig. Quo still tour and we saw them last year in London with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Still great, still rocking...and I hope John Fogerty received all the credit due for writing such a perfect opening song for such a global event.
You should do more by them - so, so many stonking great thumpers! I remember watching the LiveAid live on TV and thinking "yep, the Quo's still got it" - they were a fairly old band by this stage (started in the late 60s). Growing up in the 70s they were one of my absolute favourite bands (Quo, Slade, Queen & Smokie, and a few Aussie bands like AC/DC, TMG, Hush & Skyhooks).
Hush used to practice at our High School (Cannington W.A). It used to cost us 50 cents to watch them rehearse during lunch break. (When their amps worked that is) So... Kudos for mentioning them and Skyhooks. Not often do we see them commented on. (And TMG, JPY, LRB & Stevie Wright)
This takes me back. Thousands of us slept on the concrete outside Wembley to get a good spot when the gates opened. Next to no sleep, anticipation rising, then Quo came on and when the first piano bars were played it was almost like the excitement exploded. Great start to and unforgettable 10 hours.
Status Quo is one of the biggest bands in Britain. Unfortunately, they never seemed to catch on in North America to nearly the same extent. More hits in England than the Beatles and Stones combined. Sadly, two of the members in this clip have passed on....Rick Parfitt (pink shirt) and Alan Lancaster on bass. They still continue touring with replacement musicians. The lead guitarist, Francis Rossi with the green guitar, is now 72 years old and still in excellent health. They have many live dates lined up for 2022.
So. They hadn’t played together for a year at this point. It was 12pm midday. They were first act of the day kicking off the biggest televised event of its kind in history... and they did that. Had the crowd bouncing in about 2.4 seconds. I have much respect.
Won't ever forget this day. Was 18, almost 19, woke up early to watch the start on MTV, back when they played actual music, and actually felt like we could change the world through music and love.
They had a huge career in the UK where they were from. Dozens of hits over decades. In the USA they only had one hit, their first single, "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1967.
I remember that day clearly, watching it on tv. I was 17 years old. I remember the people rushing in to see who could get to the front. I also remember the Quo starting the concert, they were perfect to get things going. I remember Phil Collins performing at the concert then jumping on a plane to get to the US concert where he performed too. An unforgettable day with so many big names. Fantastic. I'm proud to say I was around to witness it, even if it was just via tv.
Respect from the UK!!!!!!!.......... probably our best live collaboration of bands ever!............ unfortunately those days of the music meaning more have gone
This is what an audience that enjoys and celebrates a concert looks like instead of watching it on the display of a smartphone. Not everything was better at that time, but concerts definitely were.
oooohhhh yeeeaaahh!!! what an amazing gig that was... absolutely loved it then even though I was only 13 lol and watching now brings back so many memroies and so many amazing bands... What fun seeing you react to this for the first time, hello :o) subbed, wish you well and away to watch some more ...much love and repsect from Bonnie Scotland xoxox
When you talk about pressure, consider the wider audience. This concert was broadcast live around the world via satellite. What did they estimate? One out of every three television sets on the planet was tuned in, to watch this event.
I watched the whole concert when this aired. So many awesome bands and artists that day. Check out U2. Their performance of Bad is what got them attention.
1985 I was doing discos, I had a mobile disco show playing 60;s and 70's music in the late 80's. Before this I could play one or two Status Quo song Down Down and Caroline. After this on Live Aid I could play Status Quo all night. Saw them as the warm up act for Queen. What a show. Status Quo and Queen all in one night.
What everybody forgets is that Status Quo just had finished their “End of the Road” Tour. After 22 years they had they decisief to stop touring. It was Bob Geldof who deceided that Live Aid Europe could only be held, start with Status Quo. The greatest rock band of Europe at that time.
I love how everyone scoffed at the idea of this band opening such a big charity event. This was the first song of MANY that day. Queens performance being most notable. But a "cartoon" band like this smashed it right out the park
Not the world's greatest band and never ever pretended to be...no messages. no preaching, no deep and meaningful lyrics - just heads down, arse up, no-nonsense 12 bar blues and rock and roll - and millions around the world absolutely adore them. Even as an Australian I got to see them about 6 or 7 times down here (first time in 1976) and met hundreds of their British fans who literally follow them all over the world when they tour. Never played a show less than 2.5 hours and was a party from start to finish. We always walked out of their shows sweaty, exhausted and our ears rang for days - and we were so happy. Status Quo ARE rock and roll and I love them!
I am first. Yaaahh! Glad to see you smiling. I remember watching it Live. Didn't like Status Quo but you should watch Queen's part at the concert. Freddie Mercury had the crowd in the palm of his hand.
This performance in 1985, Status Quo were finished working together, they had reformed especially for this performance. However on the back of this in 1986 they reformed with new bass player John Rhino Edwards and on drums Jeff Rich, as Francis Rossi wouldn't work with Alan Lancaster (Bass player) anymore.
They are so amazing I love them so much. And I love that you like them too because they are brilliant and so in sync with each other. They have put out so many songs over the years and the fact they have been together since 1965 is just incredible. Really miss rick so much. RIP to such a legend. They are just the best. Watch the video of them at Alton Towers 2004. Just so brilliant !! 😍
it was funny i heard an inside thing that the bands where arguing who was going to be last then they asked whos going on first every band not me and status quo didnt bat an eye they stepped up and they went on. at that point the north america seen had heard of them but not caught on to them and they shocked everyone they played such a great set it started in the morning here and i think for status quo they got the much needed recognition on the world stage and its just pure R and R
I was at the Philadelphia show at JFK Stadium. I remember it being really hot that day. Probably over 100 deg. The fire company was there to hose us off like cattle 😀
I love status Quo rip Rick you are sadly missed what a great band and so full a cheer in every song I managed to get there greatest hits on dvd for 50p what a bargain
I use to listen to this band all the time, when I was stationed in Germany and even bought some of their albums. I lost track of them when I returned to the States. They were completely unknown here in the U.S.. This is literally the first time I have heard this band since leaving Europe 40 years ago.
They’re still going although the line up has changed. Live Aid was the last performance with original Bass player Alan Lancaster until a reunion in 2013 and Rick Parfitt sadly died a few years ago. The reunion with the first time the original Status Quo line up in had played together in over 30 yrs. Here’s a link to video of the reunion concert if your interested. th-cam.com/video/QQBgtZv3rlo/w-d-xo.html
As a Quo fan since I could walk, this was a milestone, they'd stopped touring the year before (I was at the end of the road final gig at in Milton Keynes) and were in effect defunct this concert sowed the seeds for the comeback although with a different line up as Lancaster was left out(Spud had already left) and this has split the fan base to the present day. Great live band and still going strong.
Quo where so high on cocaine on this day all the other artists on the live aid bill did not believe they could get up on stage and perform. For Quo it was just another normal day at the office. RIP Rick; a true rockstar
After a short psychedelic phase, Quo were a bit lost and disillusioned. Then they heard The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” and thought - Yes! - that’s the direction for us. There is a vegetarian Status Quo tribute band called “Status Quorn”. ( true, not a joke)
This has been covered by Status Quo since 1977. Also, I heard a story that the song is so widely known by the public for being a Status Quo cover, John Fogerty actual started using a Fender Telecaster in his more later performances of this song as a nod to Status Quo (Status Quo's Francis Rossi was using a Fender Telecaster). That's the story I've heard anyway!!
Status Quo was very popular at the time and was the perfect choice to start the event. This was the very first song they kick-started the entire Live Aid event with. In front of, not only the huge crowd but also about 400 million viewers world wide.
Thom Magnusson Those were the days when there was artist and fans and everybody didn’t have an opinion either liked it or you didn’t and then you carried on🤟🤟✌️🎸🎼🎟🤗🤟
To get on a crew list that day was harder than getting a Cup Final Ticket ,so many volunteered to work for free to get this done , the worst part was seeing thet BBC news report that kick started it all , the best bit was Bob geldof face to face with the Somalian Prime Minister for a photo shoot ,shook his hand pulled him close & said " Youre a C***" , always love Bob for that !
I always wonder if her second time viewing she had a tear in her eye..brits are stereotypal bad lovers, no passion...live and learn
One of my all-time favorite bands. A huge shame that they weren't bigger here in the states. The same could be said with another UK band Slade.
a bit strange they werent bigger in the US really, given how painfully boring their music is
@@GroovingPict not more painful than your stupid statements
Yeah but you have ZZ Top instead!
@@GroovingPict hahaha!
@@GroovingPict miserable git.
I've been to 3 Quo gigs and everyone left soaked in sweat because everyone had a ........ GOOD TIME !!
Good old fashioned rock and roll band, and a great song written by John Fogerty
All of you need to see John Fogerty perform this song with his band. John wrote this great rock' n' roll song. It is on one of his later records decades after leaving Credence Clearwater Revival his first band. They were huge in the late 60s. Everyone knows their big hit "Proud Mary."
@@hooleyqueen liked Fogarty singing his song, but Status Quo totally rocked it the only way they know.
The Frantic Four.
RIP RICK.
This band were truly unbelievable back in the 70's 🤘
@Nick McAvelly yeah, i think there's also Don't waste my Time from the same show, at the Marquee in London.
Oh I remember that day. I was 16 and glued to the TV all day watching it.
I was the same as you,my friend.
@@IanMcgrath-wn7fd annoyingly my cousins were at live aid but my uncle didn't think I'd want to go.
Me to.
I was 16 too!
I was 11 and did exactly the same
Status Quo are a British institution, there are lots of great songs in their catalogue. Great reaction to the opening of Live Aid.
The knew how to give a party
I was there and bought a ticket primarily to see Quo as they were one of my all time favourite bands...their first gig since what was meant to be their last show the year before (I was there too). It was a magical day and still remains my favourite gig. Quo still tour and we saw them last year in London with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Still great, still rocking...and I hope John Fogerty received all the credit due for writing such a perfect opening song for such a global event.
This was the perfect song to open Live Aid, I watched Live Aid from start to finish.
The perfect band and song to start the concert with, I watched it live on tv at the time.
No nonsense, head down, mindless boogie........ And that a great compliment. Stunning at live shows in the 70s.
You should do more by them - so, so many stonking great thumpers! I remember watching the LiveAid live on TV and thinking "yep, the Quo's still got it" - they were a fairly old band by this stage (started in the late 60s). Growing up in the 70s they were one of my absolute favourite bands (Quo, Slade, Queen & Smokie, and a few Aussie bands like AC/DC, TMG, Hush & Skyhooks).
My first high school dance at the Oxley bowls club in the 70's there was a band that played roll over lay down about 4 times. Fond memories.
Hush used to practice at our High School (Cannington W.A). It used to cost us 50 cents to watch them rehearse during lunch break.
(When their amps worked that is)
So... Kudos for mentioning them and Skyhooks. Not often do we see them commented on. (And TMG, JPY, LRB & Stevie Wright)
This takes me back. Thousands of us slept on the concrete outside Wembley to get a good spot when the gates opened. Next to no sleep, anticipation rising, then Quo came on and when the first piano bars were played it was almost like the excitement exploded. Great start to and unforgettable 10 hours.
Say what you want about Status Quo, but they knew how to cheer a crowd. Their performance at the Knebworth 1990 festival is also fantastic.
Amazing. Ten seconds in and her head is bobbing to the mighty Quo. Why so many of us have followed them for sooooo long. Great post.
Your love for Music is the smile.
Status Quo is one of the biggest bands in Britain. Unfortunately, they never seemed to catch on in North America to nearly the same extent. More hits in England than the Beatles and Stones combined. Sadly, two of the members in this clip have passed on....Rick Parfitt (pink shirt) and Alan Lancaster on bass. They still continue touring with replacement musicians. The lead guitarist, Francis Rossi with the green guitar, is now 72 years old and still in excellent health. They have many live dates lined up for 2022.
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I was 7 years old when I saw this back in 1985, SUCH GRAND TIMES, FOREVER MISSED 🎶🎵👌👏⭐️👋😢🙏🕊
So. They hadn’t played together for a year at this point. It was 12pm midday. They were first act of the day kicking off the biggest televised event of its kind in history... and they did that. Had the crowd bouncing in about 2.4 seconds. I have much respect.
Brilliant Brilliant Band i've seen them twice live and they just had the whole place rocking.
RIP Rick.
And Alan Lancaster
Won't ever forget this day. Was 18, almost 19, woke up early to watch the start on MTV, back when they played actual music, and actually felt like we could change the world through music and love.
They had a huge career in the UK where they were from. Dozens of hits over decades. In the USA they only had one hit, their first single, "Pictures of Matchstick Men" in 1967.
The movie dealers 68
I remember that day clearly, watching it on tv. I was 17 years old. I remember the people rushing in to see who could get to the front. I also remember the Quo starting the concert, they were perfect to get things going. I remember Phil Collins performing at the concert then jumping on a plane to get to the US concert where he performed too. An unforgettable day with so many big names. Fantastic. I'm proud to say I was around to witness it, even if it was just via tv.
Respect from the UK!!!!!!!.......... probably our best live collaboration of bands ever!............ unfortunately those days of the music meaning more have gone
Quality South London “Go on son” from Rossi
What a fantastic day back in '85. Quo were a brilliant band here in the UK. God rest dear Rick Parfitt's soul, taken way too early (red shirt).
...and that's the song that kicked off Live Aid in London that day. It began at Noon, London time, and it lasted a good ten hours!
This band formed in 1962 and the are still rocking all over the world in 2023 and they still sound the same and have the same energy
This is what an audience that enjoys and celebrates a concert looks like instead of watching it on the display of a smartphone. Not everything was better at that time, but concerts definitely were.
They opened live aid. That was the opening song (kinda fitting).
oooohhhh yeeeaaahh!!! what an amazing gig that was... absolutely loved it then even though I was only 13 lol and watching now brings back so many memroies and so many amazing bands... What fun seeing you react to this for the first time, hello :o) subbed, wish you well and away to watch some more ...much love and repsect from Bonnie Scotland xoxox
I was gutted they were on first as they r my fav band but now it’s one of the most iconic sets of the day
1:36, 2:23 look at this crowd! 😲 Such a beautiful sight.
When you talk about pressure, consider the wider audience. This concert was broadcast live around the world via satellite. What did they estimate? One out of every three television sets on the planet was tuned in, to watch this event.
I watched the whole concert when this aired. So many awesome bands and artists that day.
Check out U2. Their performance of Bad is what got them attention.
1985 I was doing discos, I had a mobile disco show playing 60;s and 70's music in the late 80's. Before this I could play one or two Status Quo song Down Down and Caroline. After this on Live Aid I could play Status Quo all night. Saw them as the warm up act for Queen. What a show. Status Quo and Queen all in one night.
No one stands still when the Quo are playing
What a day that was. The atmosphere was amazing.
What everybody forgets is that Status Quo just had finished their “End of the Road” Tour. After 22 years they had they decisief to stop touring. It was Bob Geldof who deceided that Live Aid Europe could only be held, start with Status Quo. The greatest rock band of Europe at that time.
I love how everyone scoffed at the idea of this band opening such a big charity event. This was the first song of MANY that day. Queens performance being most notable. But a "cartoon" band like this smashed it right out the park
Status Quo are amazing and still rocking since 1962
Followed them for 40 years,love the quo oh oh oh oh
The first record i bought as a kid ❤
Love them, Love them
Not the world's greatest band and never ever pretended to be...no messages. no preaching, no deep and meaningful lyrics - just heads down, arse up, no-nonsense 12 bar blues and rock and roll - and millions around the world absolutely adore them. Even as an Australian I got to see them about 6 or 7 times down here (first time in 1976) and met hundreds of their British fans who literally follow them all over the world when they tour. Never played a show less than 2.5 hours and was a party from start to finish. We always walked out of their shows sweaty, exhausted and our ears rang for days - and we were so happy. Status Quo ARE rock and roll and I love them!
Queen at the same event got to turn the sound up, which is why they got such a good response. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.
I'm a Deep Soulful House dj. And I love this Band. :) xx
My friends, Steve & Janet Johnson, went to Live Aid at Wembley, specifically to see Status Quo, but of course, enjoyed everything else too!!
The only band that could have opened the gig what legends
love THE QUO. grew up listening to there music.
Saw them live in 75. My ears are still buzzing!
So grateful to have lived in this time ... live aid ♥️appreciate it more now
I am first. Yaaahh! Glad to see you smiling. I remember watching it Live. Didn't like Status Quo but you should watch Queen's part at the concert. Freddie Mercury had the crowd in the palm of his hand.
Saw them live brilliant act
Bloody hell was live aid nearly forty years ago. What a day that was
"Thank you", love, Columbia
Here we go, Here we go, Here we go. Classic.
Favourite song right here
This performance in 1985, Status Quo were finished working together, they had reformed especially for this performance. However on the back of this in 1986 they reformed with new bass player John Rhino Edwards and on drums Jeff Rich, as Francis Rossi wouldn't work with Alan Lancaster (Bass player) anymore.
They are so amazing I love them so much. And I love that you like them too because they are brilliant and so in sync with each other. They have put out so many songs over the years and the fact they have been together since 1965 is just incredible. Really miss rick so much. RIP to such a legend. They are just the best. Watch the video of them at Alton Towers 2004. Just so brilliant !! 😍
Look at the love 😊
wow i love that you done this song from the mighty Quo - Good job well done :)
@India you need to react to Queen playing live aid........its amazing.......it still gives me goose bumps 30 odd yeas later.
it was funny i heard an inside thing that the bands where arguing who was going to be last then they asked whos going on first every band not me and status quo didnt bat an eye they stepped up and they went on. at that point the north america seen had heard of them but not caught on to them and they shocked everyone they played such a great set it started in the morning here and i think for status quo they got the much needed recognition on the world stage and its just pure R and R
I was at the Philadelphia show at JFK Stadium. I remember it being really hot that day. Probably over 100 deg. The fire company was there to hose us off like cattle 😀
I love status Quo rip Rick you are sadly missed what a great band and so full a cheer in every song I managed to get there greatest hits on dvd for 50p what a bargain
Status Quo were always great fun. They did some interesting collaborations, too. Check out Fun Fun Fun with the Beach Boys.
Excellent choice !!!
Now you need to watch queen at live aid where Freddie mercury turns the crowd into a choir😊
2:30 - Chris Kamara, what a talent he was
In Francis Rossi's memoir, he says he was so coked out of his mind he could hardly see his guitar while doing this gig.
I use to listen to this band all the time, when I was stationed in Germany and even bought some of their albums. I lost track of them when I returned to the States. They were completely unknown here in the U.S.. This is literally the first time I have heard this band since leaving Europe 40 years ago.
They’re still going although the line up has changed. Live Aid was the last performance with original Bass player Alan Lancaster until a reunion in 2013 and Rick Parfitt sadly died a few years ago. The reunion with the first time the original Status Quo line up in had played together in over 30 yrs. Here’s a link to video of the reunion concert if your interested. th-cam.com/video/QQBgtZv3rlo/w-d-xo.html
As a Quo fan since I could walk, this was a milestone, they'd stopped touring the year before (I was at the end of the road final gig at in Milton Keynes) and were in effect defunct this concert sowed the seeds for the comeback although with a different line up as Lancaster was left out(Spud had already left) and this has split the fan base to the present day. Great live band and still going strong.
Mystrey song ...😁
Need more reactions to status quo great British rock&roll band
You have to make a react to Queen Live Aid!!! May be the best performance ever made!
Ikrrrrr
Quo where so high on cocaine on this day all the other artists on the live aid bill did not believe they could get up on stage and perform. For Quo it was just another normal day at the office. RIP Rick; a true rockstar
My God what a great day that was
You should check out 4500 times.
After a short psychedelic phase, Quo were a bit lost and disillusioned. Then they heard The Doors’ “Roadhouse Blues” and thought - Yes! - that’s the direction for us.
There is a vegetarian Status Quo tribute band called “Status Quorn”. ( true, not a joke)
How can music be vegetarian? 😂
Ronald it is only to reflect that “Quorn” is a range of food products mainly aimed at vegetarians.
@@user-ky6vw5up9m i know that. It's being sold in the Netherlands aswell
These guys played over six hours before Queen.
Love Quo..... Break The Rules, Forty-Five Hundred Times, Mystery Song........... etc, etc, etc
Forty-five, great one to cover, 20mins, so no need to learn another 4 songs!
Solid old fashioned rock, can't beat it
I was there with my mates, right down the front 😀😀😀
Still playing although Rick passed away in 2016, been to many gigs.
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 awesome Quo Forever 💀✌🏽
I bet John Fogerty gets a real kick seeing the planet rock out to his song ?
Going since 1962 no one can equal the Quo :)
Watched both USA and Wembley UK shows, aged 15. on TV .
First group on!!!!!!!!
And that was only the opening song from the day!
Love Quo
America never mind ACDC Status Quo the greatest Rock 'n' Roll band of all time!!!
Quo great band 🎸👍
Just in case no one covered this: The song was written by John Fogerty (CCR) and first appeared on the John Fogerty solo album in 1975.
You cant do live aid reactions without witnessing queens legendary performance there
True... but Quo's opening words... legendary!
John Fogerty (CCR) wrote and recorded the original, this is a cover.
Really 🤔🤔🤔
This has been covered by Status Quo since 1977. Also, I heard a story that the song is so widely known by the public for being a Status Quo cover, John Fogerty actual started using a Fender Telecaster in his more later performances of this song as a nod to Status Quo (Status Quo's Francis Rossi was using a Fender Telecaster). That's the story I've heard anyway!!
Francis Rossi...the only man who ever looked goooood in a ponytail.
Queen - Live Aid!!!
They opened the concert 🎸
The mighty quo. Nothing fancy just rock n roll