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Mick Jagger and David Bowie released their high-energy, campy cover of the 1964 Motown classic "Dancing in the Street" in August 1985 to raise funds for Live Aid famine relief. Background and Recording The Cause: Originally planned as a live satellite duet between London and Philadelphia for Live Aid, a six-second satellite delay made it impossible. Quick Turnaround: The two music legends instead recorded the track and filmed a companion video in just four hours. Commercial Success: The unlikely collaboration topped the UK Singles Chart at No. 1 and reached No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.The Music VideoVisual Style: The video features both artists sporting mid-1980s casual wear (including jumpsuits and oversized shirts), exuberantly prancing, marching, and playfully interacting against industrial and warehouse backdrops. Reception: Long celebrated as a high-camp classic, the over-the-top choreography and intense close-quarters performance remain an unforgettable pop-culture artifact of the MTV era.