Do they Know it's Christmas ~ Band Aid 1984
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Do they Know it's Christmas ~ Band Aid 1984
Probably the most important music video to be made in the last 40 years. Just as relevant today as it was 27 years ago. Please continue to Support !!!
This will always be the GOAT of Christmas songs
Used to be,clearly means feck all now.
agree!!!!❤
Why ? Or do you mean Africans are now singing it to us 🤔
Thank you
Essas músicas são atemporais e continuam a nos encantar 👏😍❤🎅🌲🎁🌟🌠
Vamos procurar motivos para SER FELIZ e não infeliz, né?
A vida está passando e não espera por nós não, amores 😚❤
Nobody is mentioning that these high profile celebs did this song for charity in Africa and raised MILLIONS. Well done God bless you all and for some that are no longer with us anymore may you rest in God’s Paradise. 👏👏👏
chubby bunny well said
They don't even list their own names in the credits.
Awesome!!👏
@@danb6838 are you 🤡 for real,millionaire pop -stars do 10 mins charity song (and later concert)get the plebs to donate all the money and then 🤡like you give them all the credit for it.thank god they had anti - poverty campaigner, bono ,
Worth 550 million.there to help them.O the irony.
@@patdigney7945 NEver heard of Band Aid, Live Aid, Red Nose Day? Smartass.
@@danb6838 well, yeah, because nobody really knows where such a money goes... it's a lie and hypocrisy squared
who can agree that the older christmas songs are muchh better than the modern ones
Me 🤗
100% agree
Everyone
TRUE 100/percent
My 3 year old twins love this song 2 🥰🥰🥰🥰
When the world still cared about each other. This collaboration couldn’t happen now. Nobody here was more important than anyone else in this room. I listen every year and so sad how relevant this topic still is
Can’t believe 2021 is almost over and people are still listening to this song. Proves how good it is
This is facts.
Absofreakinglutely.
True
I agree
I remember when it was released...
This song will never get old. 80s had the best music. Phil Collins is killin' it on the drums.
He also co-produced the song.
For sure, agreed to the tenth power...
Agreed, on a killer set of drums
He once said that he was a drummer first, and a singer second. He became the singer for Genesis because Peter left, and he had the best voice of the remaining members.
@@christopherharmon2433 Definitely got my attention on their tour through Canada in the 80s.. 'Home by the sea' stuck with me 👍🇨🇦
Dec 2024, who's still listening to this
After 40 years
I am
Same
Ich höre es jedes Jahr
Best Christmas song ever made
I think this is one of the best Christmas songs of all time I'm 73 years old and still love it
It's 2021,I'm 58 and I still cry because of this song,it's that beautiful.
Joseph, Im 40 and I love it too. Yes, its make me cry
Currently it's all shit
Me to. I was fourteen ,when this came out now ,52.Some of my friends are gone and miss them.
@@bestoftimes80s this version is do much better than the newer.
Great Artist with real music not relying on someone dying of Ebola to illicit emotional sympathy followed by auto-tuned artist.
Yes,my eyes are wet too
I was 15 years old when this song was released. It will forever be in my 80s heart. And you know what? Boy George can sing!
I was also 15 when this song was released and I love it until today! And yes, Boy George can sing! I was a huge Culture Club's fan. Merry Xmas!
I was 13.
I was 14!! Now going on 52! I can’t fathom how many years I have lived since!
I was 5
Yeah that’s why he’s a famous singer
One of the few songs that puts me in the Christmas mood.
The transition between George and Simon, if I close my eyes, I wouldnt have known they transferred!
You'll never see that much talent singing together all at once ever again. This one is a classic that I can't wait to hear each year.
Tonight thank god its them instead of you bono legend 1984 37 years later still my favorite .
Never again. Your 100% correct. I remember when this came out. Couldn't wait until radio played it. Casey Kasem
Yes, i Love Them all
And all ego's left at the door.
@MR MISTER I always felt like the subsequent attempts weren't genuine as the artist management would be like "This will be really good for your career."
This song even to this day makes the hairs stand up on my neck. So many huge 80’s stars back then singing their hearts out for charity
I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME ruclips.net/video/PhatBtQB7UE/видео.html and ONE MORE TRY on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of George's greatest songs. Eventually our man will get his due for all his contributions to modern music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.
oh my golly gosh sara i totally agree, goosebump’s everywhere right now
I agree - i love the talent and heart put into this
And some of them gone 😥
This is The Best Version of this Song EVER. Nothing Will beat the Original.
You think
@@indianhalalguy3974 wdym the original is always best (in my opinion)
@@indianhalalguy3974 everythink who has ears thinks this
80s beats today in all
@Terry Fisher 👍👍 🦗🦗🦗
I agree! This is the best version! So much heart and soul put into it! Here it's Christmas 2021, and I can't stop listening to this wonderful song! The singers were so young!
This is one of my all-time favourite songs any time of the year. What a wonderful contribution and cause this was. Are there any musicians doing this today? It seems to all have come out of the 80's. You forget what a beautiful voice Boy George had. They ALL have unique and distinctive voices. Gives me goosebumps every time I hear this and you just have to sing along
Boy Gearge is still alove so “has”
It's been sung in 2004 and 2014 since 1984
Its sad how after forty years, this message is still be needed heard all over the world. Merry Christmas to all the people with internet access!
37*
Merry Christmas :)
@@kallegran7225 get a job
LOLOLOLOLOOOOL
Yeah I said that exact same thing in another post, It's really sad that even after 40 years World Hunger is STILL a CRISIS even in America too, It's just so sad, After 40 years World Hunger should no longer be a CRISIS and yet it STILL is 😢
I miss the old days when I was a kid and had no worries at all. Christmas with grandparents, but are now getting very old. Miss those times! I wish you guys all the best!
Merry Christmas 🎅
You too brother
Couldn’t of said it better..I’m 48 now...
Merry Xmas.
@@ohno316 Thanks♥️
@@Ambersleftboob Merry Christmas !
Nothing beats this version. This is the best and always will be one of the best and epic christmas song ever in history! Never gets old even it's 2021 now!
❤️❤️❤️
I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of PRAYING FOR TIME ruclips.net/video/PhatBtQB7UE/видео.html and ONE MORE TRY in tribute to 2 of George's greatest songs. Eventually our man will get his due for all his contributions to modern music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.
Yes indeed x for a good cause X for the Ethiopian people who starving X think there was a massive drought X good tune live aid concert was the the best x
If u have the single X play the b side X very cool X
was Hutchinson in there too???
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日本人です。クリスマスの時期になると毎回この曲を聴きにきます。深い歌詞で考えさせられる歌です。
Can't believe it is 4 years tomorrow we lost George Michael - RIP - Merry Christmas
jesus its shocking when you say it
He had an amazing voice, so sad he died so young.
Breaks my heart. I miss him. He was great!
@@janedziedzic1916 Fact
@@jameskelly9363 Same here
A true 80's banger. George Michael, Paul Young, Boy George, Sting etc and Phil Collins on the drums!!!
What a tune, by far the best Christmas song.
Yes i love this song ❤️
@@Norr992 absolutely!! Merry Christmas too you!! 🌲🍻
I'd be honored if some 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME by George Michael ruclips.net/video/PhatBtQB7UE/видео.html, AGAINST ALL ODDS by Phil Collins, and ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK by Sting on my YT channel in tribute to 3 of the all-time greats. Live acoustic with no autotune. Seasons greetings and stay safe.
Hehe, I don’t like the music in the 80s except jazz
@@arnekronvall817 so why are you here?
The “Thank God it’s them instead of you.“ always gets me...
I resent that verse in so many ways.
@@peabody66 Me too. A dumb lyric, the start of gesture politics,a knighthood for Sir Bob of Geldoff and bolox to Christmas!
me too 😣
It means "Imagine being like them" and CONDONES sensitivity.
@@mikelheron20 Does the word asinine mean anything to you? I'm far from being a moron mate. That line can be interpreted in two ways but then , i wouldn't expect someone who can't think beyond the end of their nose to understand that. Merry Xmas!!!
40 years later and it's still a brillant song and brilliant piece of song writing. The collaboration was outstanding.
Each singer had a specific voice. What a beautiful song for Christmas.
You said it. The voices are wonderful and heart felt look at their faces as they sing.
I was a kid when this came out...it was EVERYWHERE. Still is.
I'd be honored if some Christmas music & George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE and PRAYING FOR TIME on my YT channel in tribute to the approaching holidays. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Thanks and seasons greetings to all.
Because real music rules
When Bono sang well tonight thank God it's them instead of you. That is a powerful line and he nailed it.
I will never not cry when I hear this line
I agree - and I am not even a big Bono fan. But no one puts more power and heart into his singing. Great stuff.
YES!
That is one of my *FAVORITE* parts!
@@JesseClark83 And Boy George's part was gorgeous, too. His voice is amazing.
Yes. He really did. That line gives me chills.
This song is more than a Christmas classic-it’s a powerful reminder of the true meaning of giving during the holidays
I tear up every time with this song! “Feed the world, let them know it’s Christmas time!”
Sounds like 2 entertain
It's that time of the year again, regardless this song is played all year round it's that great! Happy holidays to everyone!
Happy holiday's to all ✌🏻🎄🎅 greetings from Poland 🇵🇱❤️
IT'S MERRY CHRISTMAS AND CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST SO GIVE YOUR LIFE TO JESUS TODAY 👍 🙏 🆗 ✝ 🛐
@@oskarsz6896 It's MERRY Christmas 🎄 and give your life to Jesus Today 👍 👍 👍
@@oskarsz6896 Happy Holidays all the way from Canada
Agreed! I just lost my father in law whom I loved dearly. But Christmas meant the world to him so I plan on celebrating it with the same joy he did, with friends and family 😀
I've been having awful health issues recently and Christmas music makes me forget about everything and cheers me up I love it!
I hope 2017 brings you better health nick.
nick raffone I pray to Jesus your health is healed.
thank you guys!!
Get well soon! Keep on listening!
@personaboveme think about what you just said when you get awful health issues (if you do) and want people to be nice.
The message of the song. Does anybody listen to it and ask themselves where are nowadays celebrities? Why aren't they doing what MJ did with 'we are the world'? Or this song? Or 'what more can I give? What's wrong with today's celebrities?
It's all a front! Celebrities from the past and present most are all fakes !
Quite possibly the greatest musical collaboration of all time, can't imagine anything close to this being replicated nowadays.
Yes, Bob Knew IT too!!
It is a great collaboration and i enjoy it but now viewing this decades later women and poc are under represented. Oh yay! we get bananarama
We are the world is also an epic one!
100% was so much better then, can’t imagine enjoying rag&bone man and bieber & sh*t doing this now
It seems it just a song changed nothing 😔🙏
Paul Young does not get enough credit for how great he starts this song out. Sets the mood perfect.
What would be enough credit?
@@Dogscatsbikes For people to talk about that instead of always Bono, Boy George or whoever else. The part was meant for Bowie so already big shoes to fill and Paul did an amazing job
🙋♀️💯🎄🙏🙌🏼🥁
Paul Young needs no credit.
Absolutely, he steals the stage.
No matter how many times I hear this from the first day to today this always gives me goosebumps
A real classic for Christmas Day 2024! Happy 40 years!
The eighties were just the best time to be young. You can never explain to young people just how brilliant it was to be 20 when this came out. Such a feeling of hope for the world .
Until you realise that most of the money given to Ethiopia was taken by Ethiopian warlords who spent it on ak-47s "such of feeling of hope"
YES the last BEST decade. there was sincerity, you felt hope
@@taroman7100 most people in Ethiopia knew what christmas is
Yeah, the 80's were great, unless you were born in the Inner City. Then life sucked.
@@somedude9528 and your problems won't be told to the majority until the *edgy* 90s
I'm a 80's kid; born in the 60's. This brilliant little song tried to make the whole a better place and launched a movement. Even now when I hear it again it never fails to move me. God bless Sir Bob Geldof. As I recall he recounted that one of the first people onboard was the late George Michael who had just become a big star. Geldof said once everyone knew George was involved they all joined in. RIP George. And God Bless Us Everyone. Try to make this world a better place
I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME ruclips.net/video/PhatBtQB7UE/видео.html and ONE MORE TRY on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of George's greatest songs. Eventually our man will get his due for all his contributions to modern music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.
This song will go on Forever and Ever, big salute and hugs to all the legendary singers that make this song happened 40years ago🙌🏻
U meant 37
Agree 1000% for ever
@@isaslut yes lol next few years will be 40, and we will be listening to this beautiful song again🍾🥂
40 years gone by...I remember when this came out.
There will never be a charity song quite like this ever..... with some of the best music artists taking part xxx
We are the World in 1985 equally that song
@@lexkanyima2195 I love that song too but i dont think it had as much impact as this one. shame like
@@djkumfort3060 yes it is
For those of us who were teenagers in the 1980's, this brings back lots of happy memories. So many artists coming together for a great cause. I loved it then, AndI love it now.
and for us who were in their 20's
Man, I was 19 when this came out. What have i done with my life
I just wish we had more of that. merry Christmas, everybody.
Combat-18 GYM Umm yeah..i kind if doubt Bono "HATES" ALL Swedish People" While he is a Proud Irishman..your statement is not based on fact.
I was 13 in 1984. One of the greatest times to be alive and young.
George Michael was such a talent, I am very sad that he is no longer here.
Kevin Hobbs he was and it is a shame 😭😭😭
I know I very much agree
rest in peace George Micheal 1963-2016
sorry but your deluded, it'll always be 1987
@@brokenbrainstormgames7207
Awww. How old was George Michael when he died and when did he die?
Despite this not being from the direct channel, As year by year goes, this track will always remain as one of the most legendary Christmas tracks ever created, and what a legacy it has! Happy it finally has an official video on RUclips at last. As literally there's as couple weeks left till Christmas, no better time to play it than now, one of the very few tracks that'll never get old, no matter how many times you play it, and still hits the heart. Amazing how many iconic legends we have collaborating for this iconic hit. Phil Collins with his legendary passionate drumming skills, George Micheal, Bono, Sting, Boy George, Bob Geldolf, and many more from the original, but for the Live Aid Concert, with David Bowie, and Freddie they should have been apart of it since the start, sad to see that we're slowly losing them one by one, but lets all be grateful. 40 years now, time flies. All the best, hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal, and Happy Holidays! 🎄☃🎁👋
I remember when this song first came out. The world was such a better place then. Be kind to your fellow man. Happy Holidays!! Blessed Be!!!
Happy Holidays to you too. We used to try to fix problems.
I'm jealous.
the 80s was a better time all round
George Michael released "Last Christmas" around about the same time, proceeds went to Bob Geldof's
relief fund.
George was a lovely, generous man and fine artist, Greatly missed.
andrew mark: "Last Christmas" is one of my very least favorite Christmas songs, but it's great to know that the proceeds went for a good cause. Thanks for that info.
ALL LEGENDS !!!! Some are here amongst us some have departed but you will never ever ever see such a great group of talent as these legends who always gave their ALL!!!
These are the best of all time
Phil collins on drums hell yeah.
jeez 5days ago sheeeshh
Sometimes you wished the world could have stayed static and never moved after hearing such songs. Merry Christmas to you and your family my friend!!!
@@phemelokebinelang3777 peace to you too and Merry Christmas may this world find the light at.the end of this dark tunnel we.are all in. 👀🙏
I was 2 when this came out. I'm 42 now and I still love this song so much.
This is my favorite Christmas song ever without a doubt. I was 20 and in college when this song was released for Christmas 1984. We loved it immediately. I’m now 60. It is amazing how seemingly quickly we go from young to old. Of course you’re still young. Trust me…..42 is still young or relatively young. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!🎈
I'm a 81 baby and this song in the 90's was great, now im 39 years old and my 2 year old daughter listening to it. Merry Christmas.
This was 1984 a year after I was birthed
I feel awkward being 9 and born in the 2000’s...
@@chloesince2011 you ain't a 00's kid lmao, you're 2010's kid
Oh yeah 😂
shut me down and piss me off but I have lived through many years of music and you are all just wanna be's
In 1984 i was 12 yo and now i m 49 !!!
Its so emotional to listen this song with the same passion. It's so beautiful to seeing all those singers (legends) again and again...i grew with their music .
I just wanted to say a big thank you to all of them ....still listening withi my flow tears..
Boy George, George Michael and Bono killed it on this song, such memorable and unique voices
I'd be honored if some George Michael fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of PRAYING FOR TIME ruclips.net/video/PhatBtQB7UE/видео.html and ONE MORE TRY on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of George's greatest songs. Eventually our man will get his due for all his contributions to modern music as a vocalist, songwriter and producer. THANK YOU GEORGE. WE MISS YOU.
Paul Young sings most of it and his brilliant
This is true! Merry Christmas 🎄☃️
Simon was no slouch, either.
It was memorable because of lot of the artists, but to me, I agree with KingSadim...
Is it any wonder why this song is immortal? Look at the decade of the '80's, and the collaboration of artists from Great Britain during that era...A fair number of them at the peaks of their careers, with record sales, MTV video play
consistently...39 years later, and this song still gets dusted off for the holiday season, and deservedly so...Thankful to see this video brand new in 1984, and enjoying it still at the end of 2023... Modern timeless classic...Thanks Band-Aid for your contribution that made a huge impact.
Here it is 2021, I'm 54, was 19 when this came out and this song STILL ROCKS! But HOLY CRAP look how young and hot we looked back then! LOL I still do in my head😀! One of the few songs that is truly timeless.
54 is No Age Bro, you still Rock:)
@@لطيفالغزاوي-م2ض sounds like a 2 entertain
@@summerlouisesquires6124 Thanks Summer :)
@@لطيفالغزاوي-م2ض 🐱
@@summerlouisesquires6124 where you from?
My god the talent in this room is staggering….FEED THE WORLD 2021!!
More like VACCINATE THE WORLD!!!
Simon Lebon can’t hold a note for more than a second.
Paul Youngs voice is hauntingly beautiful. Bono delivering that line “Thank God it’s them instead of you” is spine chilling.
Phil Collin’s on drums….memories!!!
FEED THE WORLD 2024
The opening with the drums and bells is epic. Goose bumps everytime.
Goose bumps! I shit my pants every year
I know
they are from Tears For Fears -the hurting
You and me both and I'm particularly partial to Boy George's, George Michael's and Paul Young's deliveries😉😊
Jomo Cheatham That’s one of the things that is lacking in the remake.
2021 hoping next year will be better. I’m 57 so I went to high school in the 80s these bands and singers I loved . I remember when this song came out , I loved it then as I do now.. peace to you all.
My wife (and soulmate) were married in 1984. This song was the second best thing that happened that year. Instant Christmas Spirit.
I was dating my wife at that time. It sure is good to have someone in your life. Like you I am thankful.
Zd
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Special memories my friend. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
One of the world’s most memorable songs that should unite us a humans and show how compassion helps people in times of need.
This never grows old, I was 10 when this came out, still the only and best version ever, shame so many of these guys aren't here any more
Me too .
Loved how the camera zoomed in on STING when he sang the lines "when the only water flowing is the bitter STING of tears"
I remember as a 13-year old in 1984 when this song got played on the radio after Thanksgiving weekend. Everybody in my Middle school was talking about this incredible tune.
That’s incredible. I would have thought that everyone would have laughed at it and thought it was corny. I was born in 1984. I remember first finding out about this song on a show called pop up video when I was about 13. Quickly became my favorite Christmas song.
VH1's "Pop-up video".
It will make you realise that angels are also found in this earthly world!!!
The best thing about this song is that it still gives to the orignal charity, and its great!!
George Michael died on Christmas Day. In the memory of him, we miss you RIP.
And tomorrow is Christmas 2022.... Makes me sad he's not here.
@@sixtoomanycats9769 such an incredibly amazing singer he was. May his soul rest in power. 🙏
Christmas 2024 2 years he will be gone. He was such a great singer.
Liam Payne died October 16th 🙏❤️🙏❤️. Rest easy sweetheart 😘😘😘....
THATS REALLY TO BAD THAT HE DIED 😢I BETCHA HE WAS A GOOD SINGER I BETCHA HE WILL BE MISSED 😢JUST LIKE WHEN JAMES EARL JONES DIED THIS PAST SEPTEMBER
I remember when this song came out. I still listen to it around Christmas every year. Love it. 2024
December 1, 2019.
Always here.
Still here.
Let Christmas begin.
WHEN CHRISTMAS PROPERLY STARTS
Heck yeah!
December 3rd.
Last Christmas
Love Bono, massive song Merry Christmas
Nothing will ever capture the magic of Christmas like this song does. Nothing ever gets me more in the spirit of Christmas than this song. God I wish I was alive when this came out.
Music was so much better in the 80's I wish I could go back.
It's lovely, I love it. It's quite sad though what's happened to a lot of the artists involved in this - really sad. I was only 6 when this came out.
Drugs and alcohol have soooooo much to answer for...... so so hard. God bless everyone xxxxxxx
It was really magic to be a young adult when this first came out. So many legends making music together.
This was before your time, but you get to experience it through RUclips
Still remember being in high school in Western Canada and hearing that this song was about be released.... and then it happened... and one of my classmates got a vinyl copy a week later... magical.
This song is one of the best Christmas songs ever
Quite simply it is because it is about caring for others and helping others as Jesus preached...not just Jingle Bells or Santa.
Lesson some Commercial Christmas fans will never get.
ni lo dudes , el mejor dream team de voces de los 80's , esta hermosa diversidad de voces no se repite mas .
Yes
@@Andrea-sl8wd Right, because the line "Thank God it's them instead of you." is soooooo caring.
Talented Tillie Absolutely! Hands down ❤️
This is the GREATEST Christmas song EVER created! It’s absolutely beautiful and amazing! The 40th Anniversary 1984-2024. THE ORIGINAL and BY FAR the best!!!
Greetings from Germany to the world ... it's Christmas! A song that will still have its place in the heart in 50 years.
I'd be honored if some 80s fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal YT performances of CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE and PRAYING FOR TIME by George Michael in tribute to the approaching holidays. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital enhancements. Seasons greetings & stay safe.
Danke Markus. Best wishes for Christmas and a safe 2021.
Greeting From England💛
Greetings from Spain es Navidad
Greetings from Sweden - stay safe
Anyone realised that even if a new Christmas song is released they still don't beat the classics. Like if agree.
been my favorite Christmas song ever since Heard it in 1984
The standards are REALLY high...A Christmas Song has to be sincere, full of love, have good rythm, and not seem forced...
@@aug-pahunters51 I could throw in Mariah's songs (which came out in the 90s).
AGREED
@@estilkind Mariah Carey Christmas songs are crap
Still one of the greatest compositions of singing talent ever assembled. Part of why the 80s were so great. And the decision to make it with a Christmas theme means they're all relevant every year - hundreds of thousands of new searches and video watches. Very smart.
nothing has ever topped it
TOTALLY agree with you 😊
Look how young they were & me too, lol
..plus a lot of these artists/musicians in this video are still releasing new material and performing today, near enough 40 years on 😎
You could probably argue all day about we are the world.
Still a classic Christmas song. Listening here in Newfoundland. Merry Christmas to everyone out there !
This song still gives me chills. The line "Thank God it's them instead of you" really gets my attention.
Its eye opening and sobering for sure
Why?
Thats a horrible line full of selfishness and terror. I hope thats what you meant in a round about way.
@@brianlonjak9424 ??? Why?
@@daniellakatos2092 thank God it's them instead of you?
You don't see a problem with those shitty lyrics? If you really don't then save your breath and don't bother replying
This song is just as great today as it was in 1984. Love it.
You bet your ass it is
Agreed!! I cringe when I hear the so called "remakes" on the radio!!!
My first Xmas
completely agree
For sure!!
I see those faces, I mourn the one who have passed, I am thankful for those who still make music today and I realise I am proud to be a teen of the Eighties. I just wish I could turn back time and re-live it all, without being so eager to grow up. Merry Christmas, everyone.
I was a teen in the eighties as well. The music makes me feel nostalgic. Some songs a little melancholy. I hated being in my own skin then. I would only want to go back to thst time if I could take the present me, what I know now, what I have learned, and the confidence and courage that I now recognize but didn't then.
Bryte Eyez exactly!
Merry Christmas.
....i just wish I was alive in the 80s...but yeah I love this Christmas song it talks about the TRUE MEANING of Christmas.
You know, Silvia, everyone says that their time is the worst, then thirty years later, they say that their past was better and that today is worse. I love the 2010's.
I love this classic christmas song! All these wonderful 80,s stars all collaborating for a worldly cause! I always love the bell ringing part! It adds a "churchy, religious" feel to the song!
This song still gives me chills, even 40 years later.
37*
That is because you Rock Ana....you really Rock.....
Me too
Amen! Pray for the other ones...
Same
Was in the car with my dad a few days ago and he said, “ Darling can you check if Spotify has this song? It’s called Do they know it’s Christmastime.” As the song progressed, I watched my dad smile as he started naming all the artists. I may not have been born during this era of splendid music but I am thankful to my dad for introducing me to U2, Queen, Eric Carmen, Air Supply and many more talented artists. Merry Christmas everyone🎄🙆🏻♀️
I was a teen during this time the music was wonderful.
cookiemonster same, its my dad’s fault that i have obsession with old music
cara mel I can 100% relate hon🙌🏻
Your profile shows you as a being a male. I hope that is incorrect darling.
OldHickory7 wat
This is Epic.
Incredible to think how then the idea of buying a single record could change the world.
How much enthusiasm.
Love the spirit of that.
🎄🎄🎄🎄
🎄🎄🎄🎄
Well, maybe it wasn't "spirit",,we had no choice...no social media, but we loved to help and did what we could
@@sashasue00 Maybe you right!
I don't think it did.
Fair to say no one in this video ever expected the legacy and continued success this song continues to achieve.
Anyone listening to this on October 2019. Lol just can’t wait to Christmas to hear this. Ahhh this song is so nostalgic. I remember the great Christmas’s with the family. All gathered round the table. Miss those days. Never gonna get them back
me i love it
I listen to this song even when it's not christmas, anytime
Tacos roasting on open fire, refried beans nippin' at your ass...
They will live forever in your memory
enjoy your memories
"But say a prayer.. Pray for the other ones" love George Michael. Rest in peace
Asi sea que May MICHAEL nos este escuchando y cantando desde el cielo oraciones para GEORGE MICHAEL lo extraño que en paz descanse Dios lo tenga en su reino i'love 😪😭😢😢😔😔❤❤🙏🙏👼👼🙏🙏🙏❤
I was just thinking the same thing...
He couldnot saved himself, RIP.
Yes, he wus a diamond, miss his voice.
So true.
All of the British bands and solo musicans for band aid in the eighties never gets old long live the eighties.
I know! I was At Live Aid July 13, 1985!! Bestest concert I have ever seen!! Been to/ participated in! I loved all these bands and performers! Still watch it today on RUclips like I was there!!
I never really listened to the lyrics, but they’re kind of effed up😂😂
@@rosemariegray4007 n'´g
Yes
British and Irish* considering the guy who started it was Irish 😁
Still listening to this song now. It was great that these rock gents did something for the world from their busy schedules. Rock and Roll never dies even for Christmas. Thanks guys for doing this. You all rock.
BEST CHRISTMAS SONG EVER THIS ONE NEVER GET OLD.
Agreed.
The message 💪
Agreed!
Aber sowas von🎄⭐🔔😍
David Bowie rammed it home at Live Aid during Heroes. The audience response changed everything.
*Boy George..Marilyn..George Michael..Simon LeBon.. Ahhh..when stars were really stars..and music was really exciting. God I miss those days!*
You and me both!
*****
Yes..that must be it. Even though I listen to all types of music from around the world..clearly..I haven't found the right kind yet..lol.
Nightbird ,the owl....
those were the days....
And Paul Young...still my no. 1
The 80s haircut I love and all of the voices sound amazing especially boy George and George Michel
Yes the Georges rule!!
Same
I was only 17 when this song came out. The bell at the beginning still gives me chills 37 years later. Merry Christmas 2021! (12/25/21)
It’s a tradition to listen to this every year who’s with me 😊
Xatgabs
Our family tradition is to listen to this song every Christmas holiday! My 2 year old granddaughters enjoy it as much as I do❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Papa Smurf, yep, next were going to keep playing Lennons Imagine song on New Years Eve , even though he said that it was from the Communist Manifesto! By the way, the majority of African religion is Islam.
Papa Smurf me
I love this song
This is one of those Christmas songs that every year when it comes on the radio, I am truly in the Christmas season. Even in 2020. I remember where I was when I first heard it and knew instantly it would become something special. It's a beautiful heart-felt recording chock-a-block full of the biggest UK music artists of the time. It's also an interesting historical slice of Brit-Pop capturing the peak moment of the 80s British Invasion mid-wave. Through the lens of pop music history, some artists in the video were already on the downturn and would never again experience their previous musical successes. Even then, times were changing. The song's leads, Paul Young, Simon LeBon of Duran Duran,, Boy George and even the mad producers of this creation Bob Geldof and Midge Ure had had their best musical days behind them. Meantime, Bono and George Michael to name a couple would go onto fame and success that they couldn't possibly have imagined in those innocent times of December 1984. I remember quite vividly that it was a thrown-together, all-night recording to get something out to the world in time for the Christmas season and push the cause for charity. People who followed music back then were anticipating something ... and the result exceeded all expectations. It was an outright smash hit to put it mildly and the buzz reverberated world-wide. The all-star line-up had nailed it, despite it being a very rushed gig. It's instant success spawned US and Canadian copy-cats ... but those feeble, forgettable creations never touched the magic of the Band-Aid line-up and artistry. The success of "Do They Know It's Christmas" ultimately led to the global phenomenon of Live Aid in July of 1985 -- truly the Woodstock of '80s. But this is where it all began. The broadcasting power of MTV and other outlets catapulted the song into musical history. All in all, a spectacular execution of what music, celebrity and superior recording talent could accomplish in the name of good deeds during the wonderful decade of 80s music. To me, it's it's not just a Christmas song -- as great as it is -- it's also a slice of the times, my naive youth and also served as the template for future benefit performances.
My school used to play it every Christmas assembly.
You wrote too much I couldn't even read all that
Yeah I can also remember what I was doing when I hear this first, I was wiping my arse on a bit off wallpaper I had just torn off as we could afford any but I remember worrying about all those poor little black kids and all theses do good morons earning money for them
This song is racist
@@JavaBeanJean 😐 Give us a good reason why this song is possibly racist.
This song makes me feel like a teenager again. GO EIGHTIES!!!!!!
Snap I really miss the 80's if only I could go back again to the 80's and enjoy them again
i wish i was a teenager in the 80s but i’m a teenager in the 2020s instead
Has slowly become one of my favorite Christmas songs. What an all-star line-up they were.
“It’s a world outside your window, a world of dreaded fear” accurate more than ever during these turbulent times of 2020.
17 hours ago!! Happy Thanksgiving
Yes Merry Christmas all it’s been a stressful year but 2021 should be a better year god bless the nhs
"well tonight thank god it's them instead of you" just one of the amazing powerful lyrics in this timeless song!
"Vaccine the world" would be appropriate
@@Nicole-sc8pw that would be better fitted to Michael Jackson's "heal the world" 😋 make it a better place for you and for me and the entire human race.....
George micheal has so much talent and a burning passion it’s so sad he’s no longer here:((
Of course he did. He died in the early hours of Christmas Day in 2016. Such a huge loss.
@@debbieparkes3588 yep
Did you just find out or somin?
Jack Cunningham no
His music brought great joy to our lives
Who's back listening to this classic song, Nov 2024? 👍😁
Of course ! Best Christmas song !
🙌🏻❤
this has been a favourite of mine for years!
I am but in Dec. I start Dec 1st and listen to it once a day until Christmas Night every year
Dec of 24'
A very emotional song and video. 40 years later I am grateful for this priceless footage. Merry CHRISTmas everyone.
The same to you. Hi from Germany
Happy consumerism day
Amazing talents back in 1984....sad to see the world how is turned for Christmas 2020.
Very significant at that time how it work
Yes, very sad.
These songs have to remind us the way it was and to remember those who don't have a Christmas at all. Makes you think. It also makes me cry
i come and listen to this song every year at christmas time, good times. merry christmas everyone.
merry Christmas leads 4s hugs and kisses andLove Monika
i hear the Song every too ,1000
I love this Song soooooo much .nEvery Time of Repeat.
Merry Christmas 🎄
At my country this song is every day on radio from 1.12
96 days already listening to Xmas songs, what a saddo 😂
+LyNx Freeze Same, Christmas can't get here soon enough!
+LyNx Freeze 65 now :'( Still so far...
+LyNx Freeze some of my more goth friends seem to live like it's HALLOWEEN for the whole year [I can be rather self-serious and gothic on occasion!!] so I 'll forgive you for enjoying Christmas tunes early !! keep smiling LUV!!
55 days , 7 hours and 10 minutes
46 actually >u>
I think raising millions for charity to help the people of Africa was a very noble and kind thing to do. I support and stand with the people of Africa.