Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Live at Live Aid, 1985.

Queen 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.

Amidst the iconic backdrop of Wembley Stadium, Freddie Mercury’s magnetic presence and the band’s legendary energy swept over the audience, leaving an indelible mark on music history. With each strum of the guitar and every note sung, Queen effortlessly captured the essence of the era, evoking a sense of nostalgia that resonates even decades later.

This performance, immortalized in the annals of rock and roll, is a testament to Queen’s unparalleled talent and showmanship. From Mercury’s charismatic swagger to Brian May’s mesmerizing guitar solos, every moment of their set exudes pure magic. The only singer that sounds just like he’s in the studio, as he plays live!
As the crowd swayed and sang along, it was evident that this was more than just a concert—it was a moment of unity, a celebration of music that transcended time and space.

For those who were fortunate enough to witness Queen’s Live Aid performance firsthand, it remains a cherished memory, a symbol of a bygone era when music had the power to unite the world. And for those discovering it anew through the lens of nostalgia, it serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy of one of the greatest bands to ever grace the stage.

Lyrics:
This thing called love
I just can’t handle it
This thing called love
I must get ’round to it
I ain’t ready
Crazy little thing called love

This thing (this thing) called love (called love)
It cries (like a baby), in a cradle all night
It swings (woo), it jives (woo)
Shakes all over like a jellyfish
I kinda like it
Crazy little thing called love

There goes my baby
She knows how to rock and roll
She drives me crazy
She gives me hot and cold fever
She leaves me in a cool, cool sweat

I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready
Crazy little thing called love

Yeah

I gotta be cool, relax
Get hip and get on my tracks
Take a back seat, hitchhike
And take a long ride on my motorbike
Until I’m ready (ready Freddie)
Crazy little thing called love

This thing called love
I just can’t handle it
This thing called love
I must get ’round to it
I ain’t ready
Crazy little thing called love

Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)
Crazy little thing called love (yeah, yeah)

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