BBC Breakfast’s Rachel Burden found herself asking viewers for their memories after a clip from the iconic Live Aid concert, which took place over 40 years ago, was aired. The emotional footage brought back a flood of memories, showcasing a montage of moments from the unforgettable day on July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium.
The event, organised by Bob Geldof, raised millions for charity, with fans paying £25 for a ticket, £20 of which went directly to helping the victims of the Ethiopian famine. To mark the 40th anniversary, the BBC took a trip down memory lane, speaking to some of those who were lucky enough to be there and sharing their stories with viewers, reported The Daily Star.
Rachel kicked off the segment with a question that struck a chord: “Now I wonder if you remember what happened on this day in 1985 when the world’s biggest stars came together for what would become one of the biggest gigs in pop music history, Live Aid.”
The massive transatlantic event aimed to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine, which had taken the lives of over a million people. Four decades later, Rachel and the team were able to chat with those who were present at the time, sharing personal memories of a day that changed history.
One concert-goer recalled it as “the best day of my life”, while another described it as “spine-tingling” from start to finish. Sue Goddard, who was there, said: “It was absolutely incredible and I have to say I had shivers up my spine. It was incredible.”
Tony Hadley, lead singer of Spandau Ballet, also shared his “spine-tingling moment” as he watched Status Quo perform their hit “Rocking All Over The World” before his own set, thinking to himself, “Wow, this is really happening.”
One of the most unforgettable stories came from Elaine Hills, who remembered how Bono jumped into the crowd and picked her from thousands to join him on stage. Despite having promised her mum she wouldn’t attend the concert, Elaine took the risk of being spotted. She said: “She told me she was proud of me” after hearing about the experience.
After hearing these heartwarming personal accounts, Rachel returned to the studio eager to hear more stories from the public. She told viewers: “Wow, and you can watch the three-part documentary Live Aid at 40 When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World.”
She also shared her excitement for the series, saying: “It’s brilliant actually, I’ve seen the first part, it’s on iPlayer right now. There’s also a Radio 2 special called Live Aid The Fans Story, which is available on BBC Sounds.”
In a final plea, Rachel encouraged viewers to get in touch and share their memories of that day. “Maybe you were there? Do you remember watching it at home? Do get in touch in all the usual ways on screen right now, we’d love to hear from you.” A phone number and email address were displayed for viewers to reach out and share their own unforgettable Live Aid stories.
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