The Killers - Mr Brightside (Reading Festival 2023) 

Nice to see them perform the UK national anthem at home

drummer absolutely holding it down against a choir of thousands

So wonderful hearing the crowd sing this song whilst The Killers did the backing vocals

This performance is epic and to think many of the crowd weren’t even born when this was released…sign of an absolute anthem that transcends generations

The most British not British song ever

The drummer is the real MVP here. Jokes aside, crazy how the energy is so palpable even from a video. Amazing production!

I love when bands understand the assignment and have fun with the crowd on the song that they all wanna hear.

I cant imagine what it must feel to have YOUR song sung by so many people. It must be a truly wonderful and powerful experience.

They were so epic live, everyone was singing their hearts out and arms in the air, truly an anthem

Wow. Half that crowd could barely talk when this came out and they still know the words way better than I ever did!

The energy of 90,000 people singing the song that came out 20 years ago makes performing it at every concert seems worth it. One of my all time favorite bands, and such a brilliant song!

1:12 As a band, you know you've made it when this happens. Nothing but respect for these guys!! GO KILLERS 🔥

I'm 21 years old and Japanese. I saw a video of the Killers at the Glastonbury Festival a few years ago and decided to go to Reading this year. Thank you for the wonderful scenery. It was the best moment of my life. I will never forget. Thanks The Killers!!!

I’m not a huge fan of the band, but this song legit never gets old and I have no idea why

This song is 20 years old and most of the crowd don’t look much older than 20 years old.. truly timeless music

That cheeky smile on the guitarists face just like “damn bro, didn’t know you could do that”

imagine having a song in your repertoire that works like this … must be every musicians wet dream 😁

It's always a pleasure to listen to the one and only British National Anthem.

I really love this iconic songs from first time i hear in 2005.... ❤🇮🇩

They've always said they will forever play Mr. Brightside at 1000% in the UK. It is, after all, where it all really began for them.

The Killers know they've hit gold when a crowd of thousands sing one of their biggest hits back to them like Reading have....the feeling the band must feel to have this song sung back/with them must be amazing and something they must be so proud off.

I liked the ‘Barnaby Webber’ mention at the start. Bless him.

The crowd is literally louder then the band I love this 😂

Tom Cruise, Hagrid, Igor Karkaroff, Neville Longbottom.. What a Band 🔥🔥🔥

Probably the most popular song in the UK. Everyone loves this live

I've never seen a drummer work a crowd before. Well done.

Okay Drummer, I see you!! Never have I seen a drummer with so much power.

The fact they know to play the opening verse multiple times…. Is a true sign of knowing the assignment

Even if they’ve “fallen off” mainstream wise it’s gotta be wild knowing you’ve made one of the biggest songs of all time.

Brandon Flowers makes me think of what it would be like if Tom Cruise was a frontman. Intense. Love it.

It's nice to see the generational bridge between this song from 2004 and the kids that likely heard this song in their parent's car on the way to school 😊

I remember hot fuss in 2004. One of the best debut albums of all time.

The Killers are one of those American bands that, much like Foo Fighters or Kings Of Leon, we Brits have totally made one of our own and it makes me really proud!

Seeing this live closing the show is something I’ll never forget ❤

This band, this song, the festival, the crowd. Absolute perfect performance, with everything made for everything else. This wasn't just a performance of a song, this was a performance of a national anthem, and everyone performed it with pride.

How they managed to play 2 completely different versions of this awesome track was just incredible. My new favorite version of the best song ever. Thank you all!

This version, the slower start, the crowd takeover in the middle, the re-start/drop. It’s absolute chaos, perfection and magic all in one! Experience it at Bolton, and breathtaking and always the best end to a concert. The adrenaline rush

Even though they’ve sung this a million times, they keep outdoing themselves and building that ambiance for their crowd. So touching! 🤍

They must have played that song live over 5000 times. Fair play for still giving it full whack unlike other bands

The fact that you can hear the crowd clearly through the loud drums is amazing!

The crowd for the most part is probably younger than the song, and they’re enthralled, carrying the tune, singing it word for word. Incredible the impact and staying power. Perhaps the greatest concert and pop tune ever.

wtf I'm getting goosebumps at 1 am. one of the best live performances i've seen in years. holy fuckkk

the fact that the audience went nuts even before the signature intro guitar riff played really outstanding lol

Freddie-esque crowd control at the end there, all without saying a word! Top effort

This song will live forever 😍

Holy Shit!!!! Now that gave me Goosebumps hearing everyone sing!!! Thats the way music is supposed to be made!!!

I was there with my sister. Amazing time. They never, ever are anything except fantastic.

I'm glad they started fully embracing the crowd singing Mr Brightside for them

After their show in Denver, Colorado 17 years ago, I went to a Brit pop club called “Lipgloss” where the drummer Ronnie appeared. He was on the dance floor when THIS song came on, and it caught him by surprise. He was embarrassed by it, however the people he was with encouraged him to stay on the dance floor and dance to his own song. I’ll never forget how he looked dancing to his own song...so humble, happy, whilst enjoying it with the other people on the dance floor who had no idea he was in their presence.❤️

For anyone wondering, the first 'version' of the song it's the "White Duke Mix", it's on Hot Fuss Deluxe afaik

I love the little smile Ronnie gives at 3:34. He's like "yeah we got you right in the palm of our hands".

I can actually feel the energy through my phone now in 2024!! Some people do not care for "Mr. Brightside" I'm not one of them. I'm a 63 yr old grandma and I love singing (badly) along with the Killers!! WOW What a blast this concert must've been!!. It's a very energetic and just a damn good time everyone had!!! ❤💖🤩

Such joy. This is life. Imagine we missed out on all of this during covid.

Ronnie is such a legend! Their odd time signature jam at the end was freaking awesome! Also cool how he is such great at crowd control.

Brilliant it never ages

Brandon a born showman. Love the suit. This song will live forever and ever and ever.

That energy. The crowd, The Killers, Mr. Brightside, it just works.

Always loved how he couldn’t be bothered to write a second verse for this

What an iconic timeless song. Goosebumps.

I've watched a lot of live performances in my time and I don't know if I've ever seen anyone enjoy themselves on stage as much as Brandon Flowers here

I love that the Killers sign off their shows like this with Brandon, who rightly gets a lot of the attention, going off first and giving the spotlight solely to his bandmates so that the focus isn't just on him. And my goodness me Ronnie Vannucci Jr. can jolly well drum!!!

Nothing is more satisfying for any artist to watch the crowd or live audiences joined them singing & enjoy the show of performance they do....😊

At my local bar, every time one of the bands playing there play this song, it becomes a giant sing a long, very cool.

That drummer is fantastic!

So nice that they dedicated it to the Memory of Barnaby Webber it was apparently his favourite song it was played at his funeral 😢

Glad Ronnie got the spotlight, incredible drummer

So much respect for the amount of effort and dedication they put into this song every time. Other bands have this weird sense of shame with their 'biggest hits', but the Killers always give the audience what they came for

god this song must be so old and they're still performing it! They know the british public absolutely love it

This album helped me get through one of the hardest times in my life.

This song was apart of my childhood, so good to hear it again

How these boys have grown up. Saw them pre release of Hot Fuss at the Reading Fez Club in front of fewer than 200 people. Met the band afterwards, had a chat in a stairwell. They stared at their converse. So shy. Now look at them. Still have the signed hot fuss poster on my wall.

This is a well written song. It deserves to be called an anthem. There are no “Anthems” anymore.

That's how you treat a classic in a live show. Props to the band!

This is just insane! An absolute anthem!!

How beautiful they mentioned Barnaby Webber. xxx

I didnt realize how much the uk loved this song until today. I never really appeciated this song much until i understood the lyrics and how much others appreciated this song.

Absolute masterclass on how to drag out a crowd favorite song (in a good way)!

Bro I could never imagine being in a brand new band, and one of the very first songs you write together goes on to be one of the most ground breaking pieces of music, and one of the most recognizeable songs in music history. That's so fucking legendary 🔥

The Killers are one of the world's best live bands ever...just brilliant!

2023 and its still my anthem

Amazing Crowd, Great Band, Incredible Show!!

i will never get tired of seeing another live version of Mr Brightside

It must be the ultimate compliment for performers to have their songs sang back to them by their fans like this! Mission accomplished for The Killers!

The Killers never disappoint in live performances!!!

Ronnie is so good it's actually crazy

Brings me chills that there are kids who knows this song very well. Very nice

unbelievable performance, unbelievable crowd, lightning in a bottle that you'll remember for ever!!

Ronnie Vanucci Jr. is the most underrated drummer in the business! Rock on!!

they should be at the super bowl on february

Wow. Just wow. What an unbelievable performance. This song is such a masterpiece. And the drummer - I definitely love everything about this video. Goosebumps from the beginning to the end.

What an amazing fucking outro. That drummer is a true showman.

I was there it was amazing

Crowd feat the Killers, so lovely ❤

As a Killers fan for over 20 years, to see people as old as long as I have been a fan to absolutely smash what a crowd reaction should be for this amazing band makes me so happy! To all you Reading young ones, us true Killers fans wished we were with you on this night!

Damn that ending so epic... Imagine as frontman and still showcasing your band's talent!!

Most wouldn't believe me but I was at their literal first show at Coffee Underground in Vegas, and the band I was in at the time had our demos recorded by the literal same people that did theirs. Time flies.

First half of song was amazing but the second half of song was legendary Absolutely great performance all round

This is what playing music and making live concerts are about : pure emotions!!! The crowd, the band, everyone gave his best and even more to make this moment unforgettable. I see only love here, making me think maybe mankind isn't fucked yet. I cry but I'm laughing, thank you the Killers.

In tears, to have that many people scream your lyrics with you... whoa, intensity in ten cities... fuuuuuck ... it is a banger

Can we all agree Brandon Flowers is one of the best frontmen in the rock business today? Ronnie’s crowd control as well! Also, Ted (sub for Dave), Jake (sub for Mark), even Robbie and Taylor and the backing vocalists provide the most powerful instrumentation I’ve ever heard in rock history. One of the best live performances in Reading and in their reign as The Killers.