"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup Band Aid in 1984. The purpose of the song was to raise funds for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia. It was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and produced by Trevor Horn.
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"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup Band Aid in 1984. The purpose of the song was to raise funds for famine relief efforts in Ethiopia. It was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and produced by Trevor Horn.
The original Band Aid lineup consisted of some of the biggest British and Irish artists of the time, who came together to lend their voices to the cause. The complete list of artists featured on the original recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" includes:
- Adam Clayton (U2)
- Phil Collins (Genesis)
- Bob Geldof (The Boomtown Rats)
- Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet)
- Chris Cross (Ultravox)
- John Taylor (Duran Duran)
- Paul Young
- Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
- Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17)
- Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran)
- Simon Crowe (The Boomtown Rats)
- Marilyn
- Keren Woodward (Bananarama)
- Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
- Jody Watley (Shalamar)
- Bono (U2)
- Paul Weller (The Style Council)
- James "J.T." Taylor (Kool & The Gang)
- George Michael (Wham!)
- Midge Ure (Ultravox)
- Martyn Ware (Heaven 17)
- John Keeble (Spandau Ballet)
- Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
- Roger Taylor (Duran Duran)
- Sarah Dallin (Bananarama)
- Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama)
- Pete Briquette (The Boomtown Rats)
- Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
- Robert 'Kool' Bell (Kool & The Gang)
- Dennis J. T. Thomas (Kool & The Gang)
- Andy Taylor (Duran Duran)
- Jon Moss (Culture Club)
"Do They Know It's Christmas?":
[Verse 1: Paul Young]
It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
[Verse 2: Boy George]
And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
[Verse 3: George Michael]
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones
At Christmas time, it's hard but while you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
Where a kiss of love can kill you
And there's death in every tear
[Chorus: All]
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom
Well, tonight we're reaching out and touching you
[Verse 4: Simon Le Bon and Sting]
Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa
A song of hope, where there's no hope tonight (ooh)
Why is comfort to be feared? Why is to touch to be scared?
How can they know it's Christmas time at all?
[Chorus: All]
Here's to you
[Boy George]
Raise a glass for everyone
[All]
Here's to them
[Boy George]
Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
[Verse 5: Paul Young and Marilyn]
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Re-recorded
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" became an enormous success and topped the charts in multiple countries. It has since become one of the most well-known Christmas songs and an iconic anthem for charity fundraising.
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" charity single, artists involved, and the iconic lyrics of the song. Raise awareness for global famine relief."
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