Band Aid - The Making Of The Original 'Do They Know It's Christmas?’ (New Documentary, 2024) [4K]

[@Alex4044167]

Fascinating how Boy George just walks in with all of the confidence in the world and nails every bit of it. Incredible to watch.

[@joannmartinez8295]

They had to get him out of bed he was hungover as hell😂❤❤❤ and he still fucking killed it❤

[@Kieop]

We've all heard the story of how Culture Club was touring in the US when they got the call, so it's quite funny to see John Moss already there bright and early, ready to go. "George will be here tonight around 7pm", he says.😛

[@mletter]

love him!

[@devinthierault]

Having heard why he got in trouble and his reasoning wasn't the soundest but still not as creepy as I thought

[@mletter]

@@devinthierault Definitely agree. Boy George went through alot of stuff including substance abuse and alcoholism. He speaks of his struggles with a great deal of wisdom. A good person & such a talent.

[@williamigoe1094]

Hasn't 40 years gone so fast. Remember this, like it was yesterday. Magic.

[@YourSistertheMoon]

INDEED❤

[@danadelaplante6797]

Remember my Mom getting me the 45 to play on the record player. Days long ago, lets make today great.

[@Astravan63]

Yes it's unbelievable how time has flown by . I was 23 years old in 1984 ,and time really flew from age 30 till now age 63 ..it's mad

[@Astravan63]

2024 -1984 =40😬🥴🥺🎵🎶😁

[@ginadoyle4089]

I 18 when this came out. Prime time. Well before the lead up to authoritarian governments returning

[@oliverzoelke4776]

All these years and decades I was especially touched by George Michaels' line "But say a prayer". However, I never knew what had happened in the studio. So I was really moved to see that he came up with the intonation himself. He was so special. And so soft. What a gift to the world.

[@georgiaines666]

Agree 100% 😍 he was the best!!!

[@oliverzoelke4776]

​​@@georgiaines666Yes, I don't know of a more beautiful voice than his. He sang with deep feelings. And his shy tenderness is unparalleled.

[@jornmommensohn8109]

if you listen to the individual singers in the video, George Michael was definitely the best singer. Very emotional.

[@dierdrebrock1843]

Yeeessss, they said he was the lead vocal. That speaks volumes. I love George so much. So sweet and respectful and polite😋🔥💕💋

[@dierdrebrock1843]

He's the gift that keeps on giving. He's on my mind and in my heart forever😋🔥💕💋

[@aaronpenton3977]

George Michael and Boy Gerorge....unbelievable vocal and musical talent.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Midge Ure is just a smiley casual chilled polite guy. Kudos to him for his effort and his writing. Bob was needed for his mouth but Ure really has been under appreciated these last 40 odd years.

[@bannjaxx]

Don't forget Midgeure!!

[@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph]

@@hawsrulebegin7768 I love his songs, solo and Ultravox

[@suerandle6637]

​@@bannjaxx 😂😂😂😂

[@ceecoursian]

Saw Midge live a few months ago and he was great . See him if you get the chance. You won’t be disappointed.

[@suerandle6637]

@@ceecoursian my mum has seen him live a few times and says he is amazing

[@sheilagarrido8204]

Midge Ure is the BRAIN behind this project. The REAL HERO of the mission. Totally undervalued. ❤

[@claudiawalsmit4437]

I can't agree more. Inread there was some strubbling between him and Bob aubout the project. Fact stays the same, it was Midge, the Master Brain, behing Live Aid. Still love it! ❤❤

[@mikearchibald744]

Come on, everybody knows projects like this get accomplished because of people you never see.

[@melissaalexander176]

Both Midge and Bob of equal importance to make a LOT of money. Bob had the idea he needs credit for that and for pulling so many people in. A good team.

[@genesis1765]

absolutely everyone knows it now....

[@Barbara-dq2fy]

Indeed. Plus? His ACCENT!

[@kirnpu]

George Michael will always tug on my heart. To hear him sing a bit of Last Christmas while not knowing the monster hit it would become is something to see. What a fantastic behind the scenes!

[@katjakafling4482]

So incredibly moved to watch this. George Michael sang like an angel. In fact we were so lucky to be kids when these stars climbed the charts. And I love how much fun they are clearly having.

[@ehLeanne311]

I wonder what happened to all the talent? Not saying Justin Bieber etc aren't talented, because they are, but it's not on the same level

[@katjakafling4482]

@@ehLeanne311 it’s different today because of auto tune and computers. Back in the day you had to have ‘it’.

[@walkingtheboogie]

@katjakafling4482 Just think back to the 1930s, though when everything had to be recorded, live in one go. In fact, before 1926, they used a horn to capture the sound and recorded it acoustically. I have a record from 1914, which has a lot going on from talking to sound effects to music and all captured via one horn, well-placed people, and perfect timing. No flying in of a thing afterwards, mixing or editing. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with those things. Just progress.

[@J.W.Little]

I have always LOVED Boy George's part

[@fredwerza3478]

@@ehLeanne311 today's stars rely on computer technology to sound good --- but in the 80's you needed pure talent to have an impact on the culture --- that's why Bieber and Taylor can't compete with George Michael and Michael Jackson

[@caspervanelli6502]

10 minutes in and I'm in tears. I miss the 80's, life was hard but also less complicated as it is today, and more kind imho. Especially there were no social media, funny beause I'm watching this on KZbin, but I think they contribute to the world being such an unfriendly and harsh place today.

[@blessedmamags7796]

Agree completely. I'm 51. The world is cruel and cold now. 😢

[@patrickkasmir3914]

Perfectly said

[@mooseyman74]

Don't blame the tool, blame the user

[@Stahlgewitter]

It's all by design. There is a group intentionally inserting people who refuse to mix with others into the midst of their neighborhoods - large scale and small scale. Towns/cities and countries. They don't want us to have any "banners" behind which we can rally -- just as in war when Napoleonic tactics were used -- fhs standard bearer was the first targeted, and the standard was immediately picked up by the next guy

[@Poputnyk]

We had no social media, but we were very social.

[@brenhutchinson5017]

Midge Ure never gets the amount of credit he deserves for how he brought this together

[@esteban9115]

George Michael was all of 21 years old when this was made. Unreal.

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

So sad, he left us too soon. One of the best voices ever!

[@astromanicdave]

Prime George. And Bono in his peak

[@michaelkrolewski7406]

@astromanicdave I didn't know about the Edge's kidney infection. Too bad he was unavailable to play guitar 🎸. Would've even more epic.

[@dierdrebrock1843]

Yes unreal but such a blessing for us all. George gave us his heart and he sure has mine😋🔥💕💋

[@johnennis3542]

Bono… what a gent and what a voice. George Michael… genius and so missed. Phil Collins… amazing talent and no ego. History in the making. Brilliant.

[@yogiaol]

Phill Collins no ego? He was the only one who asked for big money to give an interview for Bulgarian television in the 80s. All other Western singers who were asked gave interviews for free.

[@thecawdsquad875]

@@yogiaol Phil has no ego at all and is still one of the nicest celebrities you'll ever meet. But he does have three ex-wives.

[@Ernie1978]

Long live, Midge Ure. What a talented and phenomenal bloke. I admire him so much for he is a humble man.

[@jentleil2183]

He's so great

[@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph]

Here are my favorite songs, Ultravox and Solo Artist. 1. Dancing with Tears In My Eyes, If I Was, Cold Cold Heart

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

@@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph are you AI? They're not the best Ultravox songs.

[@mandyshaw1529]

When will Midge get the knighthood he should have received 40 years ago?

[@fredwerza3478]

I think Midge has a much more appealing personality than Geldof, who comes off as a pompous British ass

[@Jake-d8d]

I know people always say Midge Ure is the underrated one, but watching this puts it into perspective just how much work he put in, he really made the whole day happen. And he's so chilled out about it, which I suppose is why it went so well.

[@bert7867]

Phil Collins uplifted the song with his incredible drumming. He had a few hours to made it sound that way.

[@davidanania5618]

Rumor has it, it took him only two takes….and one of those two takes was mostly to get video footage…so basically his 2nd take was what ended up on the record….incredible 🥁

[@genesis1765]

Horn trying to tell Phil how to do the drums recording set is hilarious Horn keeping quiet after Phil tells the engineer how he wants it he has just had 2 number 1 albums and is part of Genesis.

[@Alex-gn9px]

@@genesis1765 Why didn't Bob and Midge let Phil sing too?

[@genesis1765]

@@Alex-gn9px as you can hear that they wanted to go with a softer deep harmony against Phill's drums

[@maryroberts2099]

He played at both Live Aid concerts. He played Wembley, then flew to the States 😊 😊

[@MeMyselfandI25]

Paul Young’s voice is so soothing. George Michael’s is so powerful. Love these two. ❤❤

[@tobiasfunke9473]

The key parts that defined the flow of the song were by George Michael Boy George Simon LeBon and Bono Beautifully done 👌

[@thecawdsquad875]

And those drums.

[@italvito]

Nothing can touch the original. The blending of all the voices in the mix was done brilliantly to where you can distinguish each artist. Midge should get every single award until the end of time.

[@EDDIEWALLIS]

Absolutely fascinating to see these outtakes for the first time, when George Michael changes up his singing register for the first time you know that is the version they will use in the final mix and he, along with Boy George really are both spot on with their vocals. The mood is now set and when Bono comes in with his famous line the emotion of the song is established. Just superbly done. Still spine tingling after all these years. Well done to all involved in this new documentary and the production. Kudos also to Midge Ure for his unstinting patience!😅

[@donna1420]

I know what you mean, it's absolutely fascinating to see it build to the end product, what a moment in history all of those amazing talents in one room

[@thevoid99]

watching this, it made me realize how much both george michael and boy george knew what to do as vocalists while not wanting to overshadow anyone else. midge ure deserves more credit for his work with the song. it's amazing that you all of these pop stars in one recording session and you would think egos would come in and ruin everything. instead, it's all cool while some of them are in awe in watching phil collins play drums.

[@sheilagarrido8204]

❤❤❤

[@sheilagarrido8204]

OH MAN!!!!!!! BOY GEORGE AND GEORGE MICHAEL ARE S I N G E R S X 1000

[@marguskiis7711]

​@@sheilagarrido8204 the main problem is O'Dowd can not sing. He is just pretending.

[@bitterbold]

Midge is such a humble and decent guy - I love what he was able to put together. RIP George Michael - you're sorely missed

[@Kitcat363]

I agree.

[@LMwhispers]

George still introducing himself but they all knew full well of him - "Careless Whisper" had already been released so....😊. His song "Last Christmas" made it to number 2 as the Band Aid song did make number 1 and George deemed it a charity record meaning that all their (Wham!) UK royalties all went to Ethiopia as well and it remains a charity record to this day and finally, last year 2023, it did make it to Number 1. And, George urged his fans to not buy his own record but to buy "Do They Know It's Christmas" - so much generosity throughout his career most never knew about until his death. Just an amazing ride for his song, "Last Christmas" - almost 1 billion views here on youtube. He was so adorable and he is so missed.....❤

[@gamerkb1239]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@bapples]

Glad I had the opportunity to pay respects at his grave in 2023 Highgate Cemetery, London

[@thevoid99]

george michael is a great human being. we all miss him. a humble man as well. the fact that he was the person that put up the money for a xmas tree in his town for years is proof of that generosity. if i ever come to the u.k., first i wanna go to brixton to visit some landmarks related to david bowie and if i have time. go visit george's grave and pay my respects. my dad loved that man.

[@suzannejane1035]

Sang the line at first and knew it didn't sound right. Changed it and nailed it first time. Perfection.

[@genesis1765]

I think George put in his Will royalties of last Xmas going to Great Ormand Street children hospital

[@jonvine1794]

This is like a time capsule. Watching George Michael and Paula Yates in their prime is special. What a special time for music. Love it!

[@marguskiis7711]

GM prime was 1987 -- 91

[@KrizzySummerz]

PY was never prime lol

[@fredwerza3478]

@@marguskiis7711 I would think George's prime was '84 thru '87

[@dunjaschumacher8819]

To me, George's prime started in 82, with Bad Boys. I absolutely loved this song in my early teenage years.

[@chrisdancy6191]

I've been waiting for these behind the scenes takes for 40 years. THANK YOU!

[@keithf3522]

Aint we all ,, but I honestly never thought this footage existed. I would love to know who shot it and where has it all been?. Because of the quality , I can only presume it was shot on 35mm film , not video..

[@deanwarde7126]

This was broadcast on "The Tube" the week after the release of the song. I had taped it on VHS for& kept it for years.

[@dranyamjust6303]

@@keithf3522 this has been out for years and years! I watched it on tv

[@tommasosfligiotti1721]

@@deanwarde7126 This cut? Or it was re-edited for this re-release?

[@bragg]

A half hour version of this footage was broadcast on MTV in the US Christmas Day 1984. Aside from Boy George, everyone was on their best behavior. I remember him asking if his bit went before Alf or after. Midge said that isn't Alf, that's George Michael. Then Boy George said something like, god it sounded camp, but then he is and laughed. I noticed they didn't include that bit this time. But now I'm wondering why Alison Moyet wasn't there. There were only 4 female voices (Bananarama & Jody Watley).

[@mauricerevelle8451]

Natural voices and no auto tune. True talent . The amount of times I rewound and played back, it took me double the running time to watch it.

[@marguskiis7711]

They made only limited after-edit those days.

[@daschyt2225]

Haha… I did exactly the same!

[@chellefell1331]

True talent all around.... Everything is computerized now. That is sheer wisdom of music production....

[@MarkPMus]

Seeing George Michael made me cry. Such a beautiful human being.

[@siamesecat4]

Same. I tear up, every time I see him. My brain still cannot fully comprehend that he is gone.

[@fredwerza3478]

He was such a unique talent --- it's amazing how Millenials and Zoomers love him as much as Gen X'ers do

[@bellalicenziato4764]

❤❤

[@tkshots]

i think you said that because george michael was close to tears at the end of the video...why? because sting broke his heart..

[@LMwhispers]

@@tkshots Actually, I think MarkPMus said that because George Michael died - Don't know what weird thing you are talking about with Sting.

[@brianwilson49]

George Michael realising that he’s singing on a song that will keep 'Last Christmas’ off the number one spot! Man, he’s soooooo good - watching him work on his lines is fascinating.

[@LMwhispers]

But, "Last Christmas" did make it to number 2 and he made it a charity record with all proceeds going to Ethiopia - so both records earnings went to charity. Last Christmas remains a charity song to this day because once a charity record, always a charity record. He was insanely generous most of which was learned after his death. For him, making number 1 was never about money (ever) - it was about recognition of his songwriting and knowing his work was reaching as many people as possible. Super unique person....😊

[@me71]

And now it beats this song on the charts. Sad he isn’t here to enjoy how beloved both are 40 years later.

[@darksarcasm4835]

I miss him…❤

[@mrIceblink]

I didn't realise that Paul Young doing the opening wasn't even decided until that day, just hours/minutes before! He was so perfect for the start of the song, the best and most soulful singer at that range in the room.

[@Lornieloo]

That’s true people think it was supposed to be Bowie. If you listen carefully you can also hear Paul’s soulful voice a lot throughout the song

[@BusyLittleQueen]

I was so impressed with both Boy George and George Michael and how they knew their voices and made their vocal stamp on the song. It brought me to tears to see everyone again 🥹 Thank you for bringing this to us 🥰

[@H.Schmitt-t4t]

How I love the scene when all arrive in limos (Granadas, Bentleys, Rollers etc.) and the girls from Bananarama emerge from a VW Rabbit!! All stars here ❤ What a great time!!!

[@lesliegolding7159]

And Sting just walked down from Hampstead with his Sunday paper.

[@marguskiis7711]

Most of them came with cabs actually.

[@antster1983]

@@lesliegolding7159 Didn't Sting also come down in a limo which stopped around the corner so he could be filmed walking into the studio?

[@DomNePlume]

And the 2 in the back waiting for the front seat to fold down ❤

[@joerecordsNYC]

Paul Weller walked

[@video2000_TV]

Proper respect to engineer Stuart Bruce, only 22 then, being the first to open up Sarm sunday at 8am, miking dozens of the best vocals of the '80s (+ Phil's drums) and operating the desk while having three camera crews and a bunch of toddlers in his face - and without a break leaving last 9am on monday with the master tape under his arm.

[@DD53DD74]

Don't forget the dog wandering around!

[@video2000_TV]

@@DD53DD74 the air in that control room could've been put in cans and be auctioned off

[@antster1983]

He was on the way to the mastering studio when he got stuck in a traffic jam. He tuned into Radio 1 to hear the song playing on Mike Read's breakfast show - he'd supplied Bob with, at the time, the only copy of the song to play on the show. Stuart used the time in the traffic jam to make notes about anything that needed to be fixed on the track before the final master went to the record presses.

[@antster1983]

3 crews - one was Nigel Dick's crew, the others were from the BBC for _Whistle Test_ and from Tyne Tees for _The Tube._

[@skylarzoom3568]

@@antster1983 that's so wild. the stories still keep coming

[@toniweiss_getyourstorystraight]

The sheer 80s wattage in that room. George Michael and Boy George blowing it out of the water, Bonno finding that line. Oh and the women… I am so in love with these 80s faces.

[@dotallen637]

Would have loved it more if there were more women included ❤

[@toniweiss_getyourstorystraight]

@ I agree. I loved female acts in the 80s, and it seems to me that - overall - there was a huge female presence in pop then. But I am not sure of the British charts and scene - were there a lot of female acts? It seems that that the US always had a little bit more to offer there in terms of female acts with a draw… Britain’s roster, im my memory, was considerably smaller. Still, it‘s a snapshot of a strategically very very successful maneuver: to this day, BAND AID takes in millions. Everything about this was calculated (the type of song, the anthem-i-ness, the acts they asked so they could guarantee buyer and press interest), and some of the strongest male acts responded. But Annie Lennox is absent, as is Bonnie Tyler and Kylie Minogue. I get a feeling that this is less by design, but a strategic choice by those artist or their management: some acts didn‘t show up because producer Trevor Horn and some of the other acts were probably seen as competitors. It is funny that producers Stock-Aitken-Waterman sent their act Bananarama into noted competitor Trevor Horn‘s studio… There‘s an interesting doc in there somewhere. Still, I am in awe that these people just DID the impossible. I have shot a lot of music videos as a director in the 90s, and I know how impossible this recording day is to create. This must have been like herding cats, and it‘s powered by sheer belief and luck and goodwill. And LIVE AID subsequently feature more female performers.

[@fredwerza3478]

80's was such a wacky time in the culture --- the women in Bananarama were wearing ratty jeans and unkempt hair --- and all the men were primped up with fancy hairdos and expensive clothes LOL

[@Sofia-The-First]

Notice they were all the biggest singers of the 80s yet none let their egos get in the way. Only 5 got to sing a lead and the ones who didn’t were very respectful of it. Phil Collins was happy to just play drums and Sting who had been around probably the longest was happy to sing the background harmony. I always liked how the video clip shows only him when he sings “the bitter STING of tears”! Everything was perfect. If you compare this documentary with We Are The World you will notice stark differences in personalities. These British stars were so humble and got the job done without complaints or eye rolls. And Bob and Midge standing aside to let the others shine. Well done everyone!

[@carrollmurphy2289]

I saw a recent interview with Bob Geldolf and he said something like this. He mentioned that they weren't as polished as USA for Africa. They were just getting together and having fun. I love seeing them this young and remembering what life was like when this all happened. ❤

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

No one dared reveal true feelings about it with cameras on and everyone guilt triipped into contributing.

[@wotdoesthisbuttondo]

@@carrollmurphy2289 Very odd how it was just supposed to be about Ethiopia then suddenly it was as if the whole of Africa had caused themselves a famine as well which was simply untrue.

[@JC-yz1sf]

Ohhhh I love this so much!!!! I was a teenaged Duranie in the US who LOVED Duran but all of these artists were our heroes!!! The 80s British Invasion artists SAVED some of us American teens!!! Our lives revolved around all of these people!! So beautifully talented, so funny, creative, charming, and all stylish and gorgeous!!! God!! What amazing times!!!! Thankfully this song has stood the test of time!!!❤🇬🇧

[@eweb4949]

AGREE! With you completely. LOVED the 80s British and Irish music.

[@fredwerza3478]

Kinda crazy how there was a 2nd British Invasion in the 80's --- so many huge stars who made an impact on the American music scene

[@UhOK327]

You are SO right. I never thought of it this way! ❤

[@jawkneekat]

This doc could've been three times as long and it wouldn't have been long enough. An endlessly interesting time in history with equally fascinating people.

[@johnnyguitar6639]

There is a 3hour documentary kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTVgoqoiaZqps0

[@stanmcgee9797]

Many thanks! 🙏 Seeing all your teenage pop heroes together brings back so joyful memories. Sting sharing a cookie with Phil Collins…. 😆 The part where George Michael reveals singing “ Last Christmas” for Paula Yates is priceless considering it now has become one if the must/most played Christmas songs. What a beautiful, kind soul he was.

[@LMwhispers]

He also made "Last Christmas" a charity record at the same time with Wham! proceeds going to Ethiopia as well - It remains a charity record to this day....Kind beautiful and so generous throughout his too short life....❤

[@mark-hollis]

He knew that he had a No. 1 song with Last Christmas before it was released - and he also knew that it would only be No. 2 because of „Do they know…“

[@fredwerza3478]

It was charming and funny that George sang a couple lines from "Last Christmas" and Paula was fangirling so hard from it LOL

[@connortkach3863]

From a simply archival standpoint, this is a fantastic video document. Filmmakers out there shooting stuff that takes place in this era, take note.

[@Smylexxia]

Brought a tear to the eye. Left their egos at the door and sang their hearts out. Midge Ure really was the perfect co-ordinator.

[@TracieB06]

George Michael was only 21 and yet he knew exactly what it took! And 40years later last Christmas still number 1❤🎉

[@davidv.8655]

40 years on and listening to Bono ,George Michael and Boy George lift this song to another level was chilling. They set out to raise ,1 to 1 and a half million . This at the time must have seemed to be extremely ambitious. The actual figures raised over the years eclipsed these targets and have saved and changed lives . Well done to everyone, left there egos at the door, and made something genuinely good . Bob and Midge made us all proud ,while walking the walk.

[@mandybradley3079]

Unfortunately the money bought food that was shipped to the docks where the corrupt government sold the food for profit.

[@davidsonnow]

That’s right, as it turned out they raised over 24,000,000 in total!

[@ILUVKAYSAR]

In awe of George Michael, just saw this for the first time, was so moving and touching to see how he commands his work and how professional he was. Such a joy to watch, they all seemed to have had such a good time. We were very lucky to have grown up to this! How it all came together behind the scenes was pure magic! Thank you so much for this! 💕💞💓

[@mathumphreys]

Wow, when George Michael changed the melody you knew it was going to be a massive hit.

[@Paul-11]

Yes, he knew it he had to sing higher 👏🏻

[@donnietobasco9791]

Agreed....George Michael and Boy George brought so much "feel" and vocal characterisation to the song, with an honourable mention to Bono for belting out that "uncomfortable" line with power and conviction, thus emphasising the reality of how we often (silently) process scenes of human hardship.

[@fredwerza3478]

@@donnietobasco9791 Bono's part is borderline cringey LOL

[@Craggy1sland]

​​@@fredwerza3478I like how they cut Bono solo down to one line 😂

[@canopyfields]

Paul Young, And George Michael best male vocals

[@lukeminette4659]

I love everything about this documentary.I was 14 in 1984 and just remember being so excited that all these pop legends were getting together for the first time! Brings back so many fantastic memories!! Incredible stuff. George Michael and Boy George vocals,are both stunning!!

[@precocioussceptic4967]

Me too! Best years to be a teenager❤

[@rogerolsen9116]

Ive seen Midge a few times the last 10 years or so. The last time I saw him was in a small venue with 3-400 attendees and he played solo and in between songs he told the story of how this all started and came together. Absolutely amazing human being and stayed after to chat and take pictures with everyone. God bless you Midge.

[@AislinSidhe]

I'm seeing Midge in Edinburgh next week. I'm jealous that you got to see him in a smaller venue. He's just amazing!

[@Jann-mn9eq]

Best of British pop stars! I grew up in the that era and watching this makes me miss them so much.

[@deborahroberts-jones8562]

Paul Young, so humble... so gorgeous ❤❤

[@Lornieloo]

Fabulous in every way

[@sassypatty2666]

This was such a treat. Reliving those wonderful Gen X years. I miss those who have passed (GM) but praise to everyone who came together.

[@carlheese]

The moment Boy George took the microphone, every lad at the control board was in awe. Some had a glimmer of smiles. Some are smiling in their eyes. I'm smiling. Because this was Boy George at his peak talent when he still had that voice before drugs and alcohol tarnished it. We were young. No internet. At the time, we weren't really sure if he was a boy or a girl. It was a magical time in Pop music. The class of1984 like no other or ever will.

[@Sandrasagittarius]

💯💕

[@quartzmoon]

@@carlheese His voice is not tarnished. It's just deeper and more smoky now.

[@carlheese]

@quartzmoon I meant he can't hit a decent higher note much noticably than before. All singer's voices do. Even the legendary Cyndi Lauper at her farewell tour this year singing I'm Gonna Be Strong is a lower octave than when she could easily belt out this difficult number. I'm a fan of Boy George don't get me wrong but here you can really appreciate his really cool smoky voice at his peak

[@quartzmoon]

@carlheese He lost his higher range because the ruptured polyp on his vocal cords in the early 2010s made his voice lower. It wasn't "tarnished by drugs and alcohol". He also used to sing through his nose, which is another reason his voice was different. Fair enough if you prefer his younger voice, but to say that he was at his "peak talent" at age 23 is ridiculous.

[@carlheese]

@quartzmoon I may agree with your assessment about his raptured polyp but not what you call ridiculous description of his peak talent which many pop music historians wouldn't agree. He peaked in the mid 80s just like any other artists from that era with the notable exception of Madonna of course who to this day has broken the record for the most number of people in one standalone concert in history. Singing and dancing in her mid 60s. Now that's still counted as in peak form. Good ol George O'Dowd can't move or pretend to dance anymore or fill stadiums like he used to even if it's a Culture Club Reunion tour for the umpteenth time. But I digress. He's just lazy in his singing these days really. There's no heart and soul like he said he can do in this video during his solo part. Most singers go through that deterioration as part of old age. And Boy George is no exception based on his latest live performances. Also, being reduced to DJ'ing these days is not the same as being the headline of a show. Not at his peak form at all. Ridiculous if you still think he is. ☹️

[@CrossGuitarWorks]

Midge Marathon. Unsung Hero. And a lovely chap when I met him xx

[@marguskiis7711]

His own version is the best by a hundred miles.

[@redsed1565]

when music was real! The 80's was the best decade ever lived!

[@fredwerza3478]

If you pay attention --- George Michael was doing multiple takes and Auto-Tune was nowhere in sight

[@me71]

The 80’s were absolutely the best! I love how my kids love 80’s songs!

[@randinatkowitz2487]

I truly agree!!! Nothing better!!! ❤️🎼❤️

[@zaphodrahja]

@@fredwerza3478 Back then you had to be able to sing in tune and not just pitch correct and auto tune all the soul out of it.

[@carlgreenfield5513]

such a gret reminder of a great time to be alive and young.... and what i love the most is NO AUTO TUNE!!!!!

[@kaleidoscopelex]

It's like travellin' back in time. Love it!

[@marguskiis7711]

Those old school docs are amazing.

[@Aussietari]

I remember in 1984 buying 12 Copies of this Wonderful Song, &. Giving them as Christmas🎁Gifts, &. Everyone Loved receiving them.‼️ George Michael you are still so L♥️VED &. sadly Missed.😔

[@mikefellows3901]

This was just amazing to watch ... seeing all the stars in their youth and at their peak... George Michael and Boy George were the stand outs for me... incredible talent all there together for a brief time and it still resonates today... A very special time indeed !

[@DD53DD74]

You can see in the faces of Midge Ure and the production staff that both George Michael and Boy George really knew their craft and had amazing natural singing voices. Really enjoyed the documentary

[@domjones-of-wales]

That took me back. Made an old man very happy. Well done to all who helped make Band Aid happen

[@gjthedj7160]

Being waiting 40 years for this footage. Worth the wait. One of the best songs ever.

[@leatheredlife4861]

What I really love about this Making Of, that it is focussed on the technical and musical aspects, how they recorded the song - most other documentations are more about the charity background, the story etc., but here you get a very deep impression about the work on the song. It is great!!!

[@rain_down_]

The two Georges are so good here, each in their own way.

[@hislatestflame7861]

One thing is apparent in this film…George Michael had the best voice of all of them.

[@kevinw712]

i kinda feel like george michael, paul young and boy george might be all on roughly equal footing. so hard to say, an absolute murderers row

[@Dan-cl3md]

It's close..... but for me..... for purely the sound......Boy George . Totally unique .

[@mark-hollis]

I think Paul Young is absolute fantastic too. His voice is perfect for that part he sings.

[@donnietobasco9791]

I think at THAT moment in time, Boy George just edged it......but believe me, I'm in awe of both these guys for their vocal attributes, so I mean no disrespect with this subjective opinion, which is all it is.

[@fredwerza3478]

I kinda agree but you can't deny that Boy George had such a distinct voice --- you can instantly tell it's him on the first note

[@Vovanov18]

The highlight for me was seeing Duran and Spandau guys having a great time together. The media created the whole band rivalry myth for them, but it clearly wasn't the case. Tony Hadley is underrated as a vocalist, he's got a phenomenal voice. Also, seeing Trevor Horn conduct the celebrity choir and looking completely elated when it all comes together was magical.

[@j.schermer3523]

Duran and Spandau both were at a TV show in München the night before, having a good time together 😊. I agree with you on Tony being a phenomenal vocalist. He‘s is currently touring with Culture Club.

[@MarcChandler-m9v]

I didn't think I could enjoy the song and video more than I have for the last 40 years. I was wrong. Thank you for documenting this amazing effort and publishing it.

[@faithhofeldt2283]

This is what I needed this holiday season. I've been feeling low, missing a lot of people who are no longer here. This brings back such wonderful joyful memories.

[@ytthrowaway4584]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@BPDBRETT]

I feel so old. I remember this song coming out during my senior year of high school. Still one of my all time Christmas songs.

[@naviyad]

That is surreal. I couldn’t believe they were all together and seemed to be having so much fun with each other. Thank you, Sir Midge Ure and Sir Bob Geldof for making history. So much respect you've received from the world.

[@fredwerza3478]

When did Midge get knighthood?

[@marconogueira3558]

Oh boy.. I remember when I first listend to it.. that just got my heart ! Masterpiece. Never to be forgotten… always remembered and sang along

[@paulgrant1988]

MAN! .. SIMON AND BONO sitting and chatting together!!. just awesome!.

[@tln6576]

Simon comes across as a really nice guy in this, getting on well with everyone. Bono seems a little more wary 🙂

[@gaoeykreg]

What a drummer Phil Collins was in his physical prime. One of the absolute best in my opinion. Really nice man too.

[@raymondhartmeijer9300]

funny thing is, when you read his autobiogrphy, Phil was so insecure about his music.. he always thought other people had far more talent, were better singers, musicians etc.. all the while he had this string of No. 1 hits ;p

[@CamSutton75]

George Michael talking about being shy in front of other pop stars, when he's probably the best singer there.

[@magdalenadembinska1615]

He was the best Singer there

[@CamSutton75]

@magdalenadembinska1615 Boy George was pretty close.

[@DameTremonti]

Sting was.

[@alessandrasanti5390]

Would you please explain to me why the interviewer from minute 58 asks that question about George Michael? What Is the meaning? What happened?

[@DameTremonti]

@@alessandrasanti5390 There was no problem, the interviewer was asking how they managed to keep all the ego's in check, with Sting and George Michael. They said there was no problems.

[@Seattlegal2]

I’m shocked how there are no comments acknowledging what a phenomenal job Paul Young did to kick off this song. He did an incredible job on all his solos. Midge even says so at 19:10. Great job by Paul.

[@viviennemcevoy4314]

All three Pauls were my favs - Young, Weller, and … Hewson ☘️💚

[@silvia6068]

- I could listen Phil playing drums for hours; 🥁 - I could listen Phil playing piano for hours; 🎹 - I could listen Phil singing for hours; 🎤 - I could listen Phil telling funny stories for hours! 💭 💭 💭 Phil Collins deserves to enter the RRHOF as a Solo Artist, he is THE BEST!! ✨🏆✨ #getphilvotedin 💙💙

[@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph]

I could listen to Genesis - Turn It On Again and Man on the Corner all day

[@BossySwan]

Phil your boots

[@GazcoybUTFT]

he cant and dance and he cant sing = he is not the best was a great drummer

[@hoisin75]

the most talented musician, singer and writer in the room that day

[@fredwerza3478]

Any reason Freddie Mercury was not invited to this project?

[@Andrew_smart100]

What a great video, loved the bit with George and Paula at 30 mins chatting about Last Christmas.

[@LMwhispers]

He was obsessed (adorably so) with Last Christmas being their 4th Number one, there's a bit in the Wham! documentary where George is heard talking about it, knowing he was obsessed - but, he did make it a charity record so it's royalties also went to Ethiopia. I loved Paula's excitable reaction to him singing to her. Sad he never saw it reach number one as it finally did in 2023...just last year ❤

[@fredwerza3478]

@@LMwhispers still blows my mind that "Last Christmas" didn't hit #1 in 1984 --- it's plain obvious it's an instant holiday classic

[@quill9105]

The picture quality is excellent, brilliant memories when all these singers and bands got together 🇬🇧👍

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

The balls to present a fully arranged and complete song to mega stars …. You really gotta have confidence on a godly plane.

[@j.schermer3523]

Absolutely loved this! And oh, Tony Hadley….such a handsome, talented and humble guy😍🥰❤️

[@fredwerza3478]

Why wasn't Freddie Mercury invited?

[@j.schermer3523]

@@fredwerza3478🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thefloatingrock]

Props to all these performers for having to sing so nakedly in front of so many peers and critics

[@j.schermer3523]

Especially Tony Hadley, who had to sing first.

[@jongreen6422]

Phil Collins absolutely flawless take on the drums no drop ins straight thru

[@mikearchibald744]

You literally saw him drop his stick and say he forgot the part.

[@maddiefrench21]

@@mikearchibald744 Actually he did it in two takes. First take was good enough for the Midge Ure etc. but he wanted a second. The bit when he dropped his sticks is during sound check run through (so yeah technically he didn't do it in one or two, if you count the run through).

[@mikearchibald744]

@@maddiefrench21Well, just to be devils advocate then he didn't do it in one take as you say. The other part is whether the part was written, I doubt it was, so basically 'good enough for Bob Geldof' is still just 'good enough'. Of course this is Phil Collins, so nobody should doubt his drumming ability back then, or his professionalism, which is likely about the highest in that room. But then as I said, it wasn't 'flawless' if he wanted a second take, but its true there were no drop ins. My favourite part of the longer video is the look he gives "Neil" from "The Young Ones". One of the lines on that show was "I'm so bored.........I might as well be listening to Genesis".

[@lightningstrikes7314]

Well it's hardly 'Dance On A Volcano' is it?

[@gynandroidhead]

Holy mother of God!

[@martinjamesmix]

George Michaels vocals are on a different level. RIP

[@Ohcurlygirl9611]

Incredible documentary, heroes, all of you 🎉xx Phil Collins so loved🎉 Bob introducing George Michael to everyone & Paula Yates Rip interviewing him❤, so wonderful xx

[@denisegore1884]

There will, never be such an assembly of talent as Live Aid and Band Aid ever again. Hard to believe it's 40 years ago. Still gives me goosebumps and is the only Christmas song I willingly listen to.

[@joebochek2300]

This made me remember what a gift George Michael was. He's just amazing.

[@jasbirbhogal6113]

Such nostalgia. Amazing song and such amazing artists working together without any ego. That’s incredible. This has been playing on repeat for past couple of months, can’t get enough.

[@ioeee7563]

All those remakes of this song should have never happened. The original can never be surpassed.

[@chaz4267]

I was 17 back then. I heard across the big pond a major awareness of the issues and impact. I absolutely fell in LOVE of the single and extended mix (in the middle) with Sting doing a solo on that track. I love Sir Bob Geldofs message and Midge as well. Yet the collaboration of performers, and very young per se....the holiday single(s) is my all time favorite. Lo and behold in July....Live Aid still is our "Woodstock" with a message and cause. To Sir Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, and Trevor.....THANK YOU for this awesome collaboration....Truly my heart smiled as a person with strong roots of the business. "Feed the World"

[@GazcoybUTFT]

i was 10 and bought the single i think it was a pound or 150 cant remember

[@quartzmoon]

Love Boy George. It's wonderful to see all this crisp footage. Beautiful. ❤️

[@keithf3522]

I wonder how much restoration of the video that they did , I wish we knew the story of the footage. The Trust must know , but will they ever tell us avid fans?

[@davidmarais1048]

Boy George is such an amazing vocalist - and I love his dry wit and humor. Legend.

[@quartzmoon]

@davidmarais1048 Indeed. 💯

[@bubblann]

He seems SO NICE!

[@fredwerza3478]

Even 40 years later --- it's obvious that Boy George and George Michael were the most talented people in the studio that day

[@npc3po301]

Much (rightly) in the comments about the effort Midge put in but what an ear the guy has, to know who to cast for each line, which combination of voices etc. is a staggering level of craft, hats off to the wee man

[@tln6576]

And also to just know when to let people take the lead and make their own improvements

[@CultureClubHistory]

The two George’s are definitely the stand outs, their vocals were amazing...... and definitely stand out on the track.

[@theovanstaden5766]

wow time just flew by, felt like yesterday this song came out, hello from a 57 year old , jeez 40 years gone.

[@joshthetree]

Loved this documentary so much. It was brilliant. My generation, when we were young ✌️

[@theultimateanswers]

This is SO damn good! Incredible how they shot it all and the edit is perfection. Audio mix with and without the track, love this!

[@popcorn9791]

Like wow. That's like really interesting like wow.

[@ShayBurkeDublin]

I was lucky enough to see all these at Live Aid in Wembley back in ‘85. What a day!

[@pandorapiam3374]

I was there as well!

[@monikac4041]

oo can you share with us your experiences from that day?

[@pandorapiam3374]

I remember Sting had great stage presence, which at that time I wasnt expecting. Queen , of course, were great but I also have clear memories of Dire Straits and U2. Phil Collins played at the concert in London and in America. I remember when concord flew over , with Phil on his way to America, every one cheered.

[@ShayBurkeDublin]

@@monikac4041 I live in Ireland and bought my ticket at the time for live aid in a travel agents in Dublin. I think it cost me about £80 to £100 in total at the time and that was for concert ticket and ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead return and then coach to Wembley and back to Holyhead the following morning, with one night stay in the holiday inn in Hounslow. I went with a friend of mine who had relations in Hounslow so we ended up not catching the ferry home the next day but stayed in London for a week in his aunts house. We arrived at Wembley about 11:45 and when we got into the ground status quo were getting introduced and then rocking all over the world was belting out around the stadium, that gave me goosebumps, it was fantastic. We entered the stadium at the opposite end to the stage but eventually made it up through the crowds to about 50 foot from the stage and there we stayed til the bitter end. A truly magical occasion I will never forget. I’m 63 years old now and 40 years later I still have my ticket stub, live aid programme and live aid tee shirt with “I was there” printed on the back that I purchased on the day. Great memories and great gig. I’ve been at plenty of gigs in the last 40 years but nothing will ever top that sunny July day in Wembley stadium back in 1985 👌

[@mariolole8261]

I envy you for having had this privilege that will probably never be seen again.

[@o.portista]

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 KZbin 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! 🎄☃🎁👋

[@elcasho]

Wow this was incredible. UK 80's Royalty. Thank God someone filmed it all. Well done them raising so much money

[@randinatkowitz2487]

When I hear those opening notes, I get chills and am transported back to my childhood!! This will always be one of my very favorite Christmas songs!!! Probably my actual favorite!! ❤️ 🎼❤️

[@bruceebright7600]

I think I had just turned 25 when this came out, and I just remember being so proud that performers from MY generation were doing something so wonderful. And let's face it, the mid 80's were pretty special already, I know I was totally enjoying all that was going on during those years. Having the stars of the moment set things aside for the greater good, to raise not just money but awareness, was just too cool. This song still brings a smile to my face when I hear it. (even though the reason for the song being created was and still is tragic)

[@maryroberts2099]

I was 19 and a college freshman. I thought I was all that

[@terrypoole996]

My family played an older, shorter VHS documentary of this wondrous day every year at Thanksgiving to kick off the season and remind us of our good fortune. We did this for at least 25 years. I am so happy to see this new tribute.

[@NeilFarrimond]

So wonderful to see this entire recording of how this was made. As a child of the 80s I remember this with such fond memories. And somewhat sad to see so many faces that have since passed. A amazing piece of history ❤️

[@TheJewellian]

This is gold on every level, there will never be stars like this again, nor the innocence of the times, wonderful to see the lack of phones and internet and crap, just raw talent and people with real character. Even Marilyn knew he was a bloke!

[@Ginger-nr8gd]

Boy george just toally nailed it it intressting to think that Boy George rolled in at 7pm fresh of concorde from new york after completing the USA leg of Culture Clubs '' waking up with the house on fire tour '' it just shows you how massive culture club were in 1984 on the UK leg of Culture Clubs UK 1984 christams they permormed the band aid song live with quite a few from this video amazing footage thank you for the upload

[@keithf3522]

Amazing to think he could have not done this 40 years later NYC-Heathrow is 7 hours on a good day..

[@Ginger-nr8gd]

@@keithf3522 i remember in boy georges book he used concorde like a bus service LMAO

[@hiddenself]

I can recall the fact, that few months after, Phil Collins used the Concorde to become probably the first artist in the world who played on the same concert twice :D In 1985 he performed at Live Aid on Wembley in London, then he instantly took a flight to Philadelphia to perform solo as well as with Led Zeppelin at the American part of the same show.

[@dermoooojj255]

Props to the sound engineering crew, who just got on with the job, even though the studio was chaotic that day.

[@owlnswan4016]

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[@dazlaz6458]

Sir Midge is amazing. What a songwriter and musician.

[@Sandrasagittarius]

👏👏🫶💯

[@claudiawalsmit4437]

That man is a genius!

[@ondinamc]

I watched the original documentary zillions of times plus subsequent documentaries that have been released about the impact and difference it has made. It was brilliant to see this additional footage and I got goosebumps and emotional seeing the video at the end. Well done! ❤️❤️❤️