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To mark the 35th anniversary of Live Aid, we go back to the Smash Hits of 17-30 July 1985 with the help of Tim Robinson from DJ/production duo Nightdubbing. We look at Ver Hits coverage of the historic concerts and hear from people who were there or watched from home. We also speak to three former Smash Hits editors - David Hepworth, Mark Ellen and Barry McIlheney - about their memories of the day along with BBC TV director David G Croft. Plus, Marco Pirroni shares his memories of the day and Adam Ant's memorable appearance.

We also look at the rest of the mag which includes features on Phil Oakey, Bucks Fizz, Belouis Some and The Redskins, along with the usual lyrics, Bitz, Singles Reviews and RSVP.

Read along with us! Thanks to Like Punk Never Happened and Smash Hits Remembered.

http://likepunkneverhappened.blogspot.com/2015/07/july-17-30-1985.html

https://michaelmouse1967.wixsite.com/website-7/173-17th-july-30th-july-1985

And check out the playlists of pretty much all the songs featured in this issue of Ver Hits including plenty of Live Aid highlights.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wwYsj1U4eGAzgjz8dbG7P?si=K4MOt9AIR2Owh5vjOuwU1g

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfs58mqeRNuEqm6Oh9d1CxyeKHg4xeFkG

HOSTS: Simon Galloway and Gavin Hogg

GUESTS: Tim Robinson, Marco Pirroni, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen, Barry McIlheney, David G Croft

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