Monthly Archives: July 2015

Madonna performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s


Bette Midler introduction, "Holiday"

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 21:27 BST/16:27 EDT) — Madonna, introduced by Bette Midler, performs at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia for Live Aid, including the songs “Holiday,” “Into The Groove” and “Love Makes The World Go Round.” Continue reading Madonna performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985) →

Elton John performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Elton John - Intro/I'm Still Standing - Live Aid 1985 (HQ Video and Audio)'

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:50 BST/15:50 EDT; during Live Aid) — Elton John performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. John’s set included “I’m Still Standing,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” (with Kiki Dee), “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” (with George Michael) and “Can I Get a Witness.” Continue reading Elton John performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985) →

The Who performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'THE WHO Wembley Stadium (Live Aid 1985)'

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 20:00 BST/15:00 EDT; during Live Aid) — The Who performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. The Who’s set included “My Generation”/”Pinball Wizard,” “Love, Reign o’er Me,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”

David Bowie performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: '(1985) Live Aid / David Bowie'

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 19:22 BST/14:22 EDT; during Live Aid) — David Bowie (with Thomas Dolby on keyboards) performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Bowie’s set included “TVC 15,” “Rebel Rebel,” “Modern Love” and “Heroes.”

Queen performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Queen - Live at LIVE AID 1985 [Best Version] 60fps'

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 18:41 BST/13:41 EDT; during Live Aid) — Queen performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Queen’s set included “Bohemian Rhapsody”/”Radio Ga Ga,” “Hammer to Fall,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “We Will Rock You”/”We Are the Champions.”

Dire Straits performs at Live Aid 30 years ago this hour (July 13 1985)

1980s, Live Aid, Popular Music 1980s, Television 1980s


Video: 'Dire Straits - Live aid Concert 13th July1985'

(Saturday, July 13, 1985, 18:00 BST/13:00 EDT; during Live Aid) — Dire Straits performed tonight at Wembley Stadium in London for Live Aid, a globally televised dual-venue concert to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Dire Straits’s set included “Money for Nothing” (with Sting) and “Sultans of Swing.”

Marshall named first African-American U.S. Solicitor General 50 years ago this hour (July 13 1965)

1960s, African-American Civil Rights, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'LBJ and Thurgood Marshall, 7/7/65, 1.30P.'

(Tuesday, July 13, 1965, afternoon EDT) — President Lyndon B. Johnson today nominated Judge Thurgood Marshall to become the first African-American U.S. Solicitor General, the person appointed to represent the federal government before the U.S. Supreme Court.