Dire Straits and Sting performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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I WANT MY MTV pure MTV in 2019!!!!
Still they are the best…LIVE still great…
Even back in 1985, Knopfler wouldn't sing the proper lyrics to the second verse.
I WANT MY MTV…. 🖒🔊🎵
I love this song
Somebody give this guy his own TV:)
Yeah, Live Aid wasn't just Queen…
adorable so democratic times ..when superstars wear 20 buck Casio watch
How did I never know Sting sung on the original track?
Hes playing the rif while singing a completely different melody.And see how Sting starts completely relaxed and in perfect key.I know some people don't agree but that era of super groups and solo artists was the best.We just didn't know it.
nice
Shame Sting doesn't know the song 3:49 !!
Let´s Vote GᖇEEᑎ for Europe. Am Sonntag können wir für unsere Erde wählen.Vote for Earth Vote Green !
The person who came up with the intro is 110% GENIUS.
Gold & Gold songs
Sting rocking that kurta as well as the crowd.
Is there a better musician than Mark ?…. NO what a bloke
2019⚠️
God Bless the 80's!!
CV
Me and Smilers old band hahaha
Whatever happened to Dire Straights, it*s like they faded away, tremendous group, put them together with Sting, awesome combination.
Beverly Hilbillies? Maybe not.
I don't mean is a plagiarized song, but I can hear similarities to The Beatles Taxman
como cabras ! :o)
Just give him his fucking MTV already!
2:30 …..Man I wish I would have learned to play the tambourine.