Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas? (Official Video) [4K]

[@donaldzschoche5165]

I was 41 years old in 1984. This beautiful song rang loudly in my heart and ears. I am 81 years old today and the song still rings loudly in my heart and ears. Merry Christmas all.

[@amiller2912]

Bless your heart kind sir...thanks for sharing...Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ellepunt]

❤ Merry christmas! ❤

[@softbabystyles]

Merry Christmas sir ♡

[@batphink2655]

Hey Donald I was 22 then I just turned 62 and even I can't believe it lol. This is still a great and uplifting song, ahh the good old days! Glad you're still with us mate, Merry Christmas to you and yours also! 🎄🎍

[@batphink2655]

Hi Donald, I was 22 and I turned 62 11 days ago even I can't comprehend it lol. Yes this was and still is an uplifting song love it .I am glad you're still with us have a Merry Christmas mate, All the Best! 🎄🎍

[@mredgeplayz1727]

To those who are still here when this song was first released, in any part of the world you are in, we are one and we still will be one with this song. Merry Christmas everyone !!

[@TheSomsom3]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@MarioKart8-t8n]

Merry Christmas! 😊😊😊😀😀😀🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻😁😁😁❤️❤️❤️

[@tweetybird59]

I am 66 and after 50 years of concerts, I cry for Ethiopia, and play this every year (12 inch long single) Watched all of Live Aid too! It will never be touched!!!

[@MarioKart8-t8n]

@@tweetybird59 It’s important that we all remember this song for the countless amount of lives that it helped to save! Do you think there will ever be another Live Aid Concert?

[@beckieharwood735]

Amen!

[@hayduk911]

Unbelievable, 40 years have passed! Just turned 55, this song takes me back to my teenage years - a time of hope, a time of common sense, a time when people could come together and agree.

[@ldilley8113]

Right here with you!

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

Same here, 54. 💪🏼❤️

[@HardRockMiner]

Me too. 56. Time sure does fly by

[@StatickyCat]

I'm only 20, but I actually agree with you too. My parents told me about the 80s and before. Society was like a community for the most part, nowadays we're all too busy arguing over political this and social that, and even with a million words, can't come to a level ground... I wish I could have seen the era before the heat of it. So please hold onto your memories of the past, they are priceless. My parents are your age though, and I'm so lucky to have them, your guys' generation is awesome. :3

[@leepe6956]

Same here!

[@arinsalhaogullari7052]

I was 15 years old when this was released. We were the generation that believed we could change the world!

[@marthabrittain2442]

Looking back we were so lucky to have such musical talent in the 80s. Great memories

[@kimbarrett4179]

Unlike now

[@computerpurple]

Yes indeed it was such a wonderful memory. I was in high school at the time.

[@annenunney9907]

It was excellent

[@AndrewStanley-m3k]

Wholeheartedly agree. Talent, vigour and verocity. Band Aid 1984 the world loves you ❤️🫶

[@KatrenaS]

@@marthabrittain2442 80s yesssss

[@Thunderlips180]

WHO is here Christmas 2024 🎄👍🏻

[@GinaMartinez-xu4yd]

Meeeeeeee

[@Thunderlips180]

@ Merry Christmas

[@mercedesjudson4557]

From Argentina ❤

[@Thunderlips180]

@@mercedesjudson4557 Merry Christmas to Argentina 🎄🫶🏻

[@lucileb1754]

Joyeux Noël 🎅 de 🇨🇵❤

[@benjamindiequez115]

They all are so young !!! So was I, just turned 60, this was made when I was 21!

[@airdriver]

The babies at 2:34 are in their forties now. That makes me feel old

[@SheepShearerMike]

Yep, similar, I was at school so am a similar age, how time flys.

[@louise_rose]

Yes, I remember catching this on MTV. Very good single and for a very worthy cause; sadly this kind of emergencies and famines have not gone away.

[@julieleah9913]

I was 10 remember it well

[@siborgproductions2422]

Agreed Especially the 1st guy 😂😂😂 (I’ll see myself out)

[@LatterdayLamanite]

I was fifteen years old when this song hit the air waves. Now I'm 55 and revisiting this song as I do every Christmas holiday. This is now a timeless classic. I sure do miss the 80s. Merry Christmas, everyone!

[@scottmccaw-z8o]

This is will forever be the best version. Nothing will replace it

[@Marcelloyeo]

This is the best Christmas Song ever !

[@S_J_banana]

the 2014 one was alright

[@carolrasberry6904]

@@scottmccaw-z8o Nothing like the originals. They are the best

[@stefansfundstuecke]

The 12inch Version of the 84 recording is the best. In Japan, available on 3" Single-CD. All other Countries on LP only

[@2012gnosis]

Yeah I do agree with that forsure, but the only other version that's good as well, would be the one they did after this one in 1989, just before the 1990's. It does have a Good up Beat Tempo to it. Listen to it if you haven't.

[@MustangMike012]

Phil Collins can play those drums to perfection. I love this song.

[@antster1983]

He did two takes. The first take was recorded too loudly by engineer Stuart Bruce that it ended up sounding distorted, so Phil recorded the second take that made it to the record (as well as some extra drum bits that ended up on Trevor Horn's 12" remix).

[@MustangMike012]

@ appreciate the feedback. Love to hear information like what you just gave me. Thank you

[@gerhardmertin8956]

Absolutely perfect drumming.

[@christinabronnestam8274]

@@gerhardmertin8956 It is not until now that I realize what the drumming meant for this performance. It must be a grace to sing or play with such a good drumbeat as support. It really lifts everyone.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Pretty good singer as well 😊

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Timeless. They were all so young and good looking. My favorite era for music.🎄

[@dementor1960]

The best of British 80's punk/rock era.

[@gifthorse9779]

That’s why it’s better than the American version. We are the world. We are the children. Stark contrast.

[@gypsywoman9140]

This song is a bop even all these years later, but I'm pretty sure none of these dudes are Sid Vicious or Johnny Rotten

[@TheBrettWilson]

0:05 Bob Geldof (The Boomtown Rats) 0:09 John Taylor (Duran Duran) 0:12 Sting (The Police) 0:14 Paul Young 0:30 Boy George (Culture Club) 0:45 Phil Collins (Genesis) 0:48 George Michael (Wham!) 0:59 Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran) 1:08 Sting and Simon Le Bon 1:13 Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) 1:18 Sting 1:21 Sting, Bono (U2), Simon Le Bon 1:29 Bono 1:36 Phil Collins 1:39 Paul Weller (The Style Council) 1:41 Sting 1:43 Boy George 1:44 Stuart Bruce (engineer), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Jon Moss (Culture Club) 1:47 Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), John Taylor 1:49 Simon Le Bon 1:51 Gary Kemp, Paula Yates 1:53 Boy George 1:55 Bono, George Michael, Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17), Paul Young 1:59 Paul Weller 2:02 Gary Kemp, John Taylor 2:04 George Michael, Glenn Gregory, Midge Ure, Bono 2:07 Paul Young 2:10 Boy George 2:12 Marilyn, Glenn Gregory 2:14 Paul Young 2:16 Marilyn, Glenn Gregory 2:18 Paul Young 2:27 Bananarama (L-R: Keren Woodward, Siobhan Fahey, Sara Dallin) 2:28 Kool & the Gang (L-R: Robert “Kool” Bell, James “JT” Taylor, Dennis Thomas) 2:30 Jody Watley (Shalamar) 2:31 Marilyn 2:32 Phil Collins 2:33 Paula Yates & daughter Fifi 2:37 Midge Ure 2:38 Jody Watley 2:39 Simon Le Bon, Bob Geldof 2:41 Bono, Jon Moss, Simon Crowe (Boomtown Rats), Sting, George Michael 2:45 Jon Moss, Bob Geldof, Gary Kemp, John Taylor 2:47 Left: Criss Cross (Ultravox) Right: Francis Rossi (Status Quo) 2:49 Bananarama (L-R: Keren Woodward, Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey) 2:52 Paul Young, Midge Ure, Tony Hadley, Rick Parfitt (Status Quo) 2:53 Francis Rossi (Status Quo) 2:58 Keren Woodward, John Taylor, Glenn Gregory, Jody Watley, Paul Young, Midge Ure 3:01 Phil Collins, Bono, Jon Moss, Sting, George Michael, Keren Woodward 3:06 Simon Le Bon, Bob Geldof, Dennis Thomas, Paul Weller, Phil Collins 3:10 Robert “Kool” Bell 3:12 Tony Hadley 3:14 James “JT” Taylor 3:15 Bono, Jon Moss, Sting, Keren Woodward, Simon Crowe, George Michael, Sara Dallin 3:18 R-L Martyn Ware (Heaven 17), Nick Rhodes, Marilyn, Keren Woodward, Gary Kemp, Sara Dallin, 3:21 Paul Young 3:26 Rick Parfitt 3:28 Marilyn 3:31 Jon Moss 3:33 George Michael 3:35 Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) 3:37 Andy Taylor (Duran Duran)

[@aleplo2653]

Большое спасибо за ваш труд! Я большой поклонник этого события на протяжении почти 40 лет ( Правда, в СССР концерт Live Aid транслировался по ТV в сокращенном варианте). Благодаря вам, ликвидировал некоторые пробелы в своих знаниях об участниках этого легендарного события. Благодарю Вас! Всем Мира и Добра!

[@josuibarretxe6544]

Thank you for the who’s whoon this video, I only recognised a bunch of the such as Bono, George Michael, Sting, Phil Collins or Boy George.

[@lynnpeirce3205]

Sad that many of these great artists are no longer with us. This was fantastic. It united the world! ❤

[@Her.Serene.Feline.Cuteness.]

Who is Rick Parfitt?

[@aleplo2653]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Parfitt​@@Her.Serene.Feline.Cuteness.

[@5150show]

Can someone please invent a time machine so I can go back to the 80s and spend the rest of my life there . Please God

[@sebastianharker4892]

I will be coming too and leave me there PLEASE.

[@1MacDog]

Me 3!!! & My dog! 😂

[@hb-hr1nh]

There was hardly no division back then we all got along White, Black, Asian, Hispanic, Gay. Their was no labels like LGBTQ, Nazi, white supremacist, transgender. I remember the drag queens and I heard about the few skinheads, I know they are racist. We all just got along, not today.

[@davidbje1]

Elon Musk could.

[@debbiegum2226]

@davidbje1 IKR??

[@MolePSN]

I’m reading all these wonderful comments from people like myself who truly appreciate what the 80’s meant. I was 15 during Christmas of 84. My life during that beautiful decade is what crafted me to the person I am. I wouldn’t change anything. I miss that decade with all my heart and soul. So many places paved over or torn down, parents passed, friends no longer here. But your comments let me know I am not the only person who was there and loved what we had. You all let me know that yes, yes indeed, it was special.

[@MyDanymax]

Beautiful comment. Stay well and have a lovely Xmas just the ways it was years ago.

[@anetakibanaki6350]

I truly feel your comment. I was 16 Christmas 1984. When I hit 50 I finally understood, that "home" is always a very specific moment in time. I can hardly watch those old videos without feeling a strong feeling of loss. They remind me of a wholesome feeling that got lost along the way and a home that hasn't been since then.

[@juruguayo344]

You was so lucky

[@TheRock-N-RollShowPodcast]

I was also 15 in 1984 and I loved the music of our teenage years so much, I dedicate the majority of my podcast to it! Happy holidays 40 years later...

[@stevesims5120]

I was 15 in 74, wouldn't swap that decade for the world. I think it's done to where your early teenage days lie. The 80's were a great decade to be in your 20's though.

[@dwaynne_way]

December 2024 anyone? To think this was released exactly 40 years ago in 1984. One of my FAVOURITE Christmas songs 🎄🎁🎅☃️

[@petersoto2308]

Same!!❤

[@ifa10011]

December 2024, still

[@johnschoonover5914]

Who's still around listening and chillin out to this great tune.2024!

[@bradwindhorst7010]

Not me. 2027

[@arohawhite2990]

That’ll be me ❤

[@Bluey...66]

i am

[@MemerBoy420-q9g]

Letting others know it’s Christmas time once more

[@danielbyrne5402]

Dude, this particular video was brought out a month ago, your acting like you've been listening to it forever, go get your attention somewhere else

[@mikemikey4287]

I am an African who was living African when this song was made and I can’t appreciate it enough. May God bless all those who contributed to its success…and to all those of them who have departed this life, eternal rest grant them O’Lord! ❤

[@burkhardraum1956]

@@mikemikey4287 happy xmas from germany ❤️❤️😃🎉🎉🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@garethwilkinson3456]

Nice one man. I think they wanted to help. It can't always be done perfectly. It wasn't.

[@roguepixel4753]

Nah fuck this song. I am an African I do know it's fucking "Christmas time" 😂

[@EijaLaaksonen-jl7rc]

❤

[@2010hotmale2010]

Sending love and a big hug your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace and happiness be upon you on you my love!!!

[@ナチュラルグルーヴ]

当たり前ですが、映像がキレイになって歌声までさらに良くなったような錯覚を覚えます！こういう映像は、世界文化遺産として何らかの形で永遠に残してほしいですね！

[@sakamakitak5032]

1984クリマス前にレコード屋さんへ走り購入しました。毎年飾ってます笑 バンドエイド衝撃でしたね。歌詞も覚えやすく英語の練習にもなりました。 B面はアーティストからのメッセージでイギリス🇬🇧英語はあまり聴き取れませんでした。 この映像も音質も何と綺麗に。素晴らしい技術ですね👍

[@GamaoBobFrog]

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[@takatsuka3950]

懐かしいですね。改めて音楽の凄さ、人の持つあたたかさを感じました。この頃の気持ちを今のみなさんと共有したいですね。

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

It's 40 this year, and still always fresh like it just came out.

[@jasondean6940]

@@TenorCantusFirmus yes it is will never ever get old love how alot of these people I like are in this song and Phil Collins is just as good playing the drums as he is singing he really rocks this song

[@ericbigler5595]

Was a senior in HS when this first released. One of my favs. Can’t believe it’s been 40 years……crazy

[@StatickyCat]

I'd say it's even better than if it came out last year - Being 40 years old, it's a classic, and besides, old music like this is awesome compared to the new music in my opinion.

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

@@StatickyCat And celebrities have also grown even more out-of-touch and ununderstanding of the conditions we "common people" live in 😢😢... There's a reason why today we don't have a song having rightfully taken place of this one.

[@nickybreed8268]

22 years old in 1984 and now 62 years old and still listening to the 1984 original

[@giorevera2366]

Me Too! Greetings n Salutations from Toronto!Now, I'm feeling Christmas!

[@CatherineStoddart]

Same.

[@CatherineStoddart]

Cept I was 19 LOL

[@randallterry4707]

Same here. I’m 62. This is one of the best songs ever!! Sing it Bout George!!!

[@sonicknukcles976]

This version and only this version is what my 6 year old son wants to listen to and has been since he was 4 years old❤

[@reviewwriter9063]

The amount of talent in one room...never will we see that again

[@tylerriley2587]

Yep too many to name

[@fontybits]

40 years of my life has suddenly passed by. Make the most of every day. ❤

[@Lionsfan7429]

​@@susanb2015why are you so moody wtf enjoy with what you have

[@fontybits]

@@susanb2015 😪 I genuinely grieve for your circumstances. I hope and pray your children & your family will be there for you - and for each other, when times are not good. F.F.F. - Family, friends, & faith = what we ALL need. Never lose hope.

[@jlwjlw7]

❤🙏🎄

[@NickRants]

@@susanb2015never to late Susan. You woke up today so your creator isn’t done with you yet. Many people become very successful at an older age. You sound like you have lived a hard life with plenty of experiences. Try and find a way to turn those traumatic experiences into art. Write a book, write a film based on your experiences in life and you’ll be surprised on what you can do. Or you can give up and let death come around. I like the first option ❤

[@AryanAdhikary-fv9ph]

Never too late Susan, think positive

[@shadrackonyapidi5420]

Who is here on Christmas Day 2024

[@maw717]

Me!!

[@silviacarroguerra7678]

😢

[@walterpoluzzi9846]

I am here, thinking about the singing millionaires and the starving people.

[@theumbrellacockatoo]

Sting singing 'The bitter STING of tears' never fails to make me smile.

[@Andy_JS2]

I wonder if it was deliberate to get him to sing that bit.

[@theumbrellacockatoo]

@Andy_JS2 I've often thought that too!

[@Astor-w3l]

It was Bono that did that bit along side Sting in harmony

[@theumbrellacockatoo]

@@Astor-w3l That's incorrect.

[@Britishlady-l3h]

@theumbrellacockatoo All the times I’ve listened to it and watched the video and never noticed that before!! 🤷‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️😂

[@holderbaumjerri2993]

Everything about the 80's was great. No better era...

[@carriesunday5581]

I completely agree 💯 miss it I was a teenager had best time ever wish we could go back

[@eulamaxwell2457]

Indeed!

[@niceguy8321]

Nope... while its good but still bit oldy.. 90's the best

[@Olga-eh6jt]

@@holderbaumjerri2993 ЕRA is greate . But the best of all - АВВА

[@stevenkramer6217]

I hate to burst your bubble, but wasn’t that decade a bit politically…tense?

[@SuperR160]

That bass at the beginning & Paul Young's vocal followed by Boy George & George Michael. Absolutely epic!! 🎄

[@AndyClarke-rv9pm]

Boy George and Bono knock it out of the park.

[@paultreadaway102]

Bass is John Taylor of Duran Duran and Powerstation supergroup he was goin to after this and the Andy is Guitar provide the spark with all those others would have been some celebrating and partying there due to its success.

[@kaml1369]

Doesn’t matter how many they record this song, this original version will always be the best.

[@jasondean6940]

@@kaml1369 I never heard any other versions of this song I'm sure I'm not missing anything because I think all of today's music is garbage anyway no one can ever compare no matter how hard they try that goes for Christmas and regular music

[@stevenbriggs2891]

i agree with you this version just...works...ill always love it

[@vxy357]

Amen to that. Anything else is just a cheap imitation.

[@VladTheImpaler001]

What you mean it's the same song as always

[@GamaoBobFrog]

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[@LetsGoThere]

Paul Young really sets the tone for this song leading things off. No one credits him enough for that.

[@kb9072]

I heard Geldof say he intended Bowie to sing that part but he was not available. Bowie did sing them during Live Aid

[@megagreenapple123]

Don't know who PaulYoung is 😢🫠🫠🫠

[@kb9072]

Big star in the 80's. 5 top 10 hits. Career was downward by the 90's. Gino D'Acampo (Italian Chef) robbed his house before he became famous.

[@LetsGoThere]

@@megagreenapple123 Google him and when you hear the songs, you will be like OH I know that song!

[@antster1983]

"I think it's too bland now. One singer, one song. Do you want to do the line again and just sing it how you feel, Paul?" -Midge Ure getting pissed off with Bob giving conflicting instructions to Paul Young over the delivery of his vocals during his take. I'm glad Paul did it the way he did eventually.

[@n5791k]

Phil Collins is such an amazing drummer. God, I love this song more and more with each passing Christmas.

[@jasondean6940]

@@n5791k yes he is this song will never ever get old after 40 years

[@adrianlast195]

40 years gone in a blink of an eye. Now 59 years old. I can't believe it.

[@angelacooper2661]

My sister-in-law Isabelle turns 59 next week, so the same age as you. My brother Anthony is 57 and myself 54 (we were 17 and 14 back then!)

[@mach1john]

Me too!

[@joseluisespinosa3997]

A Bono le tocó la frase mas difícil de decir. Bien, esta noche gracias a Dios son ellos. En lugar de serlo tú 😮

[@ashe984]

I'm now 40 years old.

[@eliseorobles1452]

51

[@lars_ltl]

Merry Christmas Everyone! 🌲

[@kiriotoshimix]

🎉🙌✨🎊🎂🎄

[@midnightoceandunes]

Merry Christmas 🥰

[@moirakizito4828]

Merry Christmas

[@dcrobclark]

This song still gives me chills. What a great era for music in general.

[@janeadams53]

the best era.

[@dcrobclark]

@@janeadams53 Depeche Mode, New Order, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, the Cure, U2, Howard Jones, Human League....I could go on forever.

[@nataliejones8308]

@dcrobclark Phil Collins

[@jans2887]

Songs like this one is one of the reasons why some people say the 80s sucked.

[@janeadams53]

@@jans2887 ok mate

[@emmalyckajacobsson590]

A friend of mine was orphaned in that famine and as a baby brought to Sweden in a paperbox to be adopted. That rescue in Ethiopia was with money from this record.

[@adelekelly455]

That is wonderful. Sending love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@emmalyckajacobsson590]

@adelekelly455 yes, it is! That person has a good life as 40 years old now, and has a family with kids. And is also thankful of having had the chance to be alive.

[@strawberrycloud2807]

@@emmalyckajacobsson590that’s amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@joannp5806]

@@emmalyckajacobsson590 wow,that's Amazing!

[@schopengaard9796]

"in a paperbox"?!?! Wtf.

[@larrydiaz4418]

This song was one of the greatest ever recorded. it brought together the best of the British Invasion of the 80's. God Bless them all who participated. Who would of thought that 40 years ago any of these artists would have ever thought this song would still be as popular in 2024 as it did in December 1984. ! It will live forever !

[@TonyWeaving]

So very true. Many of the records from the late 60s through the 70s Nd early 80s will live on forever. This is still the fastest selling single ever.

[@NicoleRope]

So true😊

[@n5791k]

Yes the 80s Brit invasion. That's why Jody Watley and Kool N The Gang always threw me. Lol

[@celgarcia-d9m]

Every year I'm here!! Who else are with me here every year during the Christmas season?

[@carolschlick9614]

@@celgarcia-d9m sometimes I just listen any time of the year. Such talent, such a joyful song 🎶 💖

[@renard831]

Moi depuis 40 ans

[@nanna357]

Right here❤

[@jerrylee7898]

I am here as well.

[@m.i.t.h.]

Bono's "Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you" still gives me chills all these years later.

[@Chatstories_6]

I'm from Ethiopia but what does it mean when he said that

[@m.i.t.h.]

@@Chatstories_6 It has many meanings. It means that sometimes the hurt that comes from seeing someone in need is so deep that you feel helpless trying to help them. You compare their state of living to your own and it makes you sad beyond words. It leaves you realizing that if it were you, you wouldn't have survived. It also is calling out many of the people who brush aside the fact that others are in pain. It calls them out on the privilege that many people have of not knowing what it is like to suffer in that way. Most of all, it reminds us all of how gifted we are and what truly matters in life. It reminds us to care for each other and give back our gifts in life to those that don't have it as good as we do. This phrase is very deep for those who read into it deeply. However, just like most good things in life, I can also understand how at first glance this phrase may appear intimidating and can be easily misunderstood. The complexity of this turn of phrase is exactly why it is so emotionally powerful.

[@gksmith-mccarthy979]

I understand the spirit of what they meant, and they probably had to make it rhyme, but for some reason that line never set well with me. No one should be grateful that something bad is happening to anyone. But again, I get the spirit of what they meant. With today's AI, they probably could've come up with something else that was less "either-or."

[@m.i.t.h.]

@@gksmith-mccarthy979 I get what you're saying, but for me it's the intent behind it that matters. I feel as though language in general can always be reframed as a negative, but in this case I feel that by framing the situation in a way where the listener can imagine swapping their life with someone else's is exactly what made the song and what it was trying to accomplish so successful. If it hadn't been framed as an either or, the average listener would not have been put into an empathetic head space that really helped them to understand the gravity of what was being proclaimed. I feel that if the words had been more tender then they wouldn't have been effective. So many people out there who view people as not working hard enough instead of understanding that struggling are so much more complicated would not necessarily listen nor understand if it wasn't explained in such a rudimentary crass way. The beauty of this line is that it took people who could care less or were unaware and made it so that they did care and it was a big deal to them. In other words, the imperfections of this line are exactly what made the whole song relatable for so many people. If it were "tonight thank God the one suffering isn't you" the line would come across as dismissive. By phrasing it with interchangeable roles and making the situation reflexive it made an impact. Sure, the phrasing is a bit rough, but that's the appeal. This line isn't supposed to feel good, it is supposed to hurt. It is supposed to take a sweet song and by itself turn the whole thing bittersweet. One line that changed the whole song and took it from idealistic and unattainable to painful and relatable. It isn't saying well, someone has to be miserable because we all know that while misery is a reality of life, we don't want anyone to be miserable. That is already a given that is understood by everyone. It is about being grateful and looking up, not about throwing someone down into a pit. This line guides the listener into the correct perspective of how to interpret the song because if you have the incorrect perspective it doesn't sound right, but if you listen from the head space of the writer, it is beautiful and life changing. That line gives you the instructions of how to listen to the song, because if you view it any other way, the line no longer makes sense.

[@cazibby]

@@gksmith-mccarthy979 Bono hated saying it, he was really against it, but they pointed out that it would be the line that hit people, so he said it... and it is the line that hits, but it makes me DEEPLY uncomfortable... which means it works? Keeps you thinking?

[@movieman104]

40 years later still best christmas song ever

[@FreyaLomax-pb5nb]

True

[@salvatorepalmieri6609]

Bella

[@movieman104]

@@salvatorepalmieri6609 BELLA?

[@StatickyCat]

Yes indeed!

[@MAAmer-dy7pw]

Boy George’s voice is incredible, he’s so beautiful too, I can’t imagine this track without his voice, he’s a UK treasure, love him so much since the beginning, he’s a true artist, full of talent and beauty. Thank you UK ❤

[@mletter]

This! I was just watching this and thinking the same thing. He is such a talent & seems like such a good soul.

[@nateboytwo]

100% agree .. he was def on point

[@philipnicholson2851]

Except he was found guilty of false imprisonment of a man. He chained him to a wall fixture and beat him

[@mletter]

Thanks for being so vigilant.

[@chrismaggio7879]

@@philipnicholson2851 Oh, comon', who hasn't done that at least once in their life? The important thing is he has a great voice.😁

[@landg1official]

Who’s here Christmas Eve? 🎉🎄🎅🧑‍🎄🤶

[@kazikhalil4488]

Remember in prayers

[@mustafaboubkari8694]

Merry Xmas

[@TheGaming_Dolphin]

Me

[@kazikhalil4488]

@landg1official I also

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

Yup I grew up all through the 80s

[@fernandorosales2529]

Does anybody else cry watching this? Or it was as just me?

[@valmirdaluz5198]

Every end of the year, at this time I listen to this song. 🥺🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏

[@lindabonde8735]

I cry when I see George Michael 😢

[@stevenmclaren2730]

​@@lindabonde8735 I definitely don't

[@ilivemylifeforthestarsthat3140]

Im crying rn 😢

[@ilivemylifeforthestarsthat3140]

@@lindabonde8735so sad

[@luc9336]

I was 14. Now 54…. Time flies.

[@SheriSomething]

My exact age as well. 14 in ‘84 Anne NOW 54. Cheers! 😁

[@smalllightbulb3492]

Me too. Where have all the years gone?

[@pootle5096]

Doesn't it just. In 1984, we couldn't even imagine "40 years ago" - now we do. And the older we get, the quicker time goes by. How many of us aged 54 will even be here in 40 years from now?

[@francoisregis2155]

I was 12 back then god I miss the 80´s

[@bettinaweber2633]

I was 24, pregnant with my second daughter and sadly nothing has changed. The Rich become richer and the poor become poorer, the same like 40 years ago 😢 Greetings from Germany

[@irenehartmann5249]

One of the finest pieces of music ever made... ❤🎄

[@frederickglasser5617]

Agreed!

[@marylu8573]

The 1980s were a decade full of cultural and musical milestones. The music of that time is legendary and has lost none of its magic to this day. She was loud, shrill, colourful, captivating and full of emotions. No wonder that 80s music still has many fans today.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It will never be deminished

[@CreativeDee]

Yes and also why HSCC are becoming more popular and touring to America in the New Year from Australia. They do covers from so many bands from the 80's and 90's and are absolutely brilliant at it. 💖

[@jbsMUWcreations2089]

Happy 40th Anniversary to this song!!!❄️🎄❤️🎉🌏🌨️ (November 30, 1984 - November 30, 2024)

[@Tanja_Summer]

From Germany best wishes.

[@kathymartin7724]

Great song from 1984. And video.

[@JackieHart-w8i]

It was my birthday yesterday I can't believe this came out on my birthday

[@LetsGoThere]

I would love to go back to 1984

[@rickyparrilla2426]

​@@LetsGoThere let's GO!!!!!!!!

[@Jaczzx]

Watching the making of the verse with George Michael makes this even more amazing. The guy knew what he wanted. Rip George

[@rockhero2274]

Wow! I was 10 years old when this came out. Now I'm 50. I must admit I was born at the right time. 80s rule!

[@MrAldo80]

Only 14 ...

[@kimbarrett4179]

I was just 10 as well And this is the best version

[@nigelmurphy6761]

I was 7 at the time.

[@karenpegg2086]

I was 10 as well

[@wendylevers7460]

I rather this song than U.S.A for Africa 🇦🇺

[@thatonedragon2649]

Merry Christmas @everyone 2024 🥳

[@picassotamarin]

It feels like we could be more ourselves back in 1984. I love being a child in the 80s so lucky.

[@paultreadaway102]

Yes agree heart of the 80s ❤85 one of the greatest years i can recall miss it.But what was to follow We Are The World,Live Aid,Tears Are Not Enough,Sun City and Stars all in a year amazing all over the World 🌎🌍.To be blessed and part of the greatest decade of all time never to forget miss it so much oh hail the 80s atmosphere could harp on and explain vibes and feelings like no other time or place in history

[@kelleewolfe2834]

We really did "rule the world"..

[@paultreadaway102]

@@kelleewolfe2834 yes u don't realize u get to a certain age and point in life time etc we can go on about it neverending

[@mattrichey9501]

Being a Teenager........💪 Awesome!! Times.......🇺🇲 Wish i could go back.........🙏✨⚡

[@paultreadaway102]

There's a World outside your window and won't be Snowing in Africa this Xmas time.Seeing Jody there the other Americans of Kool and the Gang and JT next to Phil at the end 2legends is so mean side by side that's what it is and should be we all part of Planet Earth be with each other in unity and peace we wish

[@noro67]

Band Aid, Live Aid, USA for Africa.. it was all about appreciating how fortunate we were and helping those who were not. We were not self centered or coddled. But we had great music and decent people to look up to. I was 17 and loved MTV.

[@matteoromenghi]

Christmas 1984. Iconic, historic song. From the fabulous eighties.

[@snigdasheelin3536]

What beautiful Christmas 🎄 song ❤it, who is enjoying this awesome song in 2024

[@JudsonMatt88]

Me. Along with many others I'm sure. This is one of the best Christmas songs. 🎄

[@Ahern1245]

It is but alot of the injustices and trade issues were caused by English Imperialism and Colonialism.

[@timharding8859]

My favourite Christmas song on every level

[@jasondean6940]

@@snigdasheelin3536 I am will never ever get old 40 years later love it also ill listen to it all year around holidays or not listen to it any time you want

[@sugarmagnolia1506]

This song came out when I was 9 and I’m 49 now and it’s still one of the best songs.

[@BLANKSYBLANKSY]

Same same ❤

[@valerieramirez9095]

The quality of the british musicians is undeniable. This song is just a few of all of them.

[@thevoid99]

why is it you brits make music better than us dumbass americans? you gave us my favorite singer in david bowie. you created the best album ever in the stone roses debut. my all-time favorite song is by joy division in "love will tears us apart". NIN (though they're really american but atticus ross is british and alessandro cortini is italian) is my favorite band influenced by british music. why did we have to break away from you during the american revolution and be in the mess that we're in?

[@Chris29671]

Back then Britain was respected for the calibre of its homegrown talent not its missiles

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Many of "British" pop singers were the children of Irish immigrants to the UK.

[@Mucky_pawss]

Band aid is not all british there is many nationalities in there.....

[@yvonneodonnell4355]

Few Irish too

[@satstatchannel]

1984 - Band Aid was a calling together of talent in times of need 2024 - I need a Band Aid for my ears

[@BirgitPapenborg]

Who is here in Dezember 2024❤, immer noch aktuell dieser Song ❤❤❤

[@christinecolon5472]

Ja, der song ist alt aber immer gut zu hoeren zur Weihhnchtszeit. Und wirklich immer noch relevant. So viele Menschen leiden auf der Welt und uns geht es so gut.

[@diefibo6905]

Mein liebstes Weihnachtslied.

[@garethwilkinson3456]

God bless to Germany.

[@Borz862]

​@@christinecolon5472God bless Germany.From 🇭🇷🙏🦾

[@youtuber2021]

40 years ago today Band Aid made history and this is still one of the greatest Christmas songs

[@Ludwig55555]

Bob Geldof--Midge Ure

[@davidcavaliere1525]

Nope was 40 years ago today

[@youtuber2021]

@davidcavaliere1525 Do They Know It's Christmas was recorded on 25th and 26th November 1984 in London.

[@ireneprobonas-kw3ll]

This song gives me chills every time I hear it, Bono and George Michael’s voices are pretty amazing!!!

[@azure.blue567]

Some of the most beautiful voices I've ever in my life - all of them! Paul Young, George Michael, Bono, Simon le Bon, Tony Hadley, Sting, all my faves. Rest in Peace George Michael, you'll be sorely missed 🙏🏼❤

[@jonathansantiago8093]

I remember when this was played on MTV back in 1984. I was an 8 year old kid and never stopped loving this holiday jam. Best Xmas song ever!!

[@alexpoulin1712]

I was 8 as well. Such a banger of a song.

[@RichardGreen-y3p]

Collins on the 🥁 drums 😢😊

[@RichardGreen-y3p]

All liberals trying to make me feel bad, so they can feel better about themselves

[@RichardGreen-y3p]

Sting is the worst

[@skycalico]

When they all sing the first "feed the world" I always get so choked up with emotions

[@francoisregis2155]

Me too

[@lucacomba6776]

...and forty years later...still a good chunk of humanity is dying of hunger!

[@Astor-w3l]

@@lucacomba6776 Ohh you little spoil sport....think about what you just said. A good chunk of humanity will probably always suffer from something because of the world we live in now....at least that record helped to change just a bit of that and made a difference which it did. The song/melody was genius from Midge and Bob and they only had 48 hours to record it and get it out to the record companies and they did it with all the help of the egos of the pop stars coming together who, apparently never fell out and just got on with it given the immense pressure at the time. 🤣 it was bloody brilliant. xxx

[@jasondean6940]

The sad thing is there's enough food for everyone around the world there hiding it because people are so so selfish now they'll pay for it in hell that's the problem with everything people are following the devil and don't know it

[@joeb6245]

The greatest Christmas song of the past 40 years. It’s a time capsule. A great time indeed

[@shang_ri_la4796]

fairytale takes top spot for me but this is still really good

[@justalex3525]

I can’t believe that this is now 40-years-old!

[@andrewh5457]

And in 2024 it's being attacked by the woke brigade.

[@letmelive2006]

So beautiful seeing so many young ppl say Christmas out n loud ​@@andrewh5457

[@rietakahashi3820]

It was great then and still great song!merry Xmas 2024!

[@d_pick4955]

​@@andrewh5457 Egal was gemacht wird. Es wird immer Kritiker geben. Oft sind die es, die gar nichts machen

[@CreativeDee]

Another reason why the 80's were so great. Band Aid ❤❤💜💜

[@soumiamoujane3695]

The 80's music is the best no matter what anyone says. As I grew up listening to most of these artists

[@jasondean6940]

@@CreativeDee you and me both it's cool how alot of these people I like are in this song what are the chances of that especially Phil Collins playing the drums I don't know what he's better at the drums or singing because he's very very good at both I love alot of his songs anyway

[@CreativeDee]

@@jasondean6940 . I agree. Phil Collins is amazing. When we look at the video, those singers were in our lives on the radio every day. I loved the 80's era.

[@jasondean6940]

@@CreativeDee I would go back to them days in a heartbeat don't have to tell me twice

[@CreativeDee]

@@jasondean6940 , Yes, I hear you. 😊😊

[@tyson1fan487]

A prime example of why the 80's was on another level!! Music movies TV!! We've never had Music like this since!! Music was so big they had a channel and sadly that channel has died 💔 🙏 🪦 The 80's was something truly special.

[@francoisregis2155]

A period where things were simple not perfect but simple people were fun joyfull

[@FrenchFriesrGood]

That channel being MTV and no MTV is not dead they are still on the air but they just play boring reality shows

[@tyson1fan487]

@FrenchFriesrGood MTV stood for Music TV and just because it's still around doesn't mean anything and I stand correct the current MTV channel isn't Music TV and that channel died in the early 00s. 🤘🏻

[@PatI-zg9gm]

That is not only a great Xmas song, it is a great song, in general.

[@nannybebe74]

Respect to Midge Ure for creating this too. He’s always forgotten.

[@stephaniespragg5586]

If I remember rightly this made it to If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure and Ultravox

[@sarge9733]

He literally wrote the whole song. Geldof was basically the mouthpiece.

[@joeljack1]

Not in my book!

[@tommyhansen2116]

Midge Ure is a f...... genius💪🔥❤️

[@butterfly-bw6cx]

Yes Midge has never received proper recognition for this gem. I remember him saying at one of his concerts that he felt aggrieved for the lack of recognition and I agree with him. Very underated, in fact my daughter who is a fan is at one of his concerts tonight

[@rosaleenomeara4218]

It was a group of people who used their fame for good the sentiment was truly honourable. I was a child of the 80’s and it’s woven into every Christmas memory I have thank you all

[@johnmccann5104]

Classic 80's....some no longer with us and some still performing 🇬🇧

[@lexkanyima2195]

​​@johnmccann5104 it's so hard to watch

[@WATP1872LR-G]

If you weren't there you will never understand

[@AmericanFlyOnTheWall]

TRUTH

[@jasondean6940]

@@WATP1872LR-G no they wouldn't understand at all

[@racheltodd1970]

I was 19 when this came out this song still gives me chills.

[@francoisregis2155]

Same

[@NayominiWeerasooriya]

I remember this so vividly - pop royalty giving back to the world. I was in Germany at the time, very young, went out and bought the single. Always listened to it at Christmas. God bless all.

[@clauthequeen]

2024…still the best Christmas song.❤

[@ccassidy278]

"Last Christmas" is a VERY CLOSE 2nd... lol😂

[@robertmartin7594]

"I Believe in Father Christmas", Greg Lake !!

[@rhondahughes6540]

Last Christmas is #1

[@ゴローさん-z8g]

ホント　最高です。　今年で40年ですね。

[@tonylove4800]

Nothing beats the Pogues but this is great.

[@11gypsy67]

All the greatest of the 80’s and one song that will never get old or die.

[@jasondean6940]

@@11gypsy67 especially the fact that alot of these singers I like are in this song just to awesome and Phil Collins really rocked this song playing the drums

[@joancline4844]

So proud …brought tears seeing this again ..what wonderful people …🇬🇧

[@lauryb]

You're right to be proud. :') I'm from a poor country (Guatemala), and I can say that this kind of empathetic sensibility and solidarity is relatively rare in people who haven't lived in precarious conditions... And these young British had the merit to be the first musicians and singers to take this kind of initiative. 💖

[@rhondagoodman9993]

I am 70. When this song came out in 1984, my children were ages 4 and 1-1/2. I just knew this song was going to be a yearly classic. Sure enough, my children have grown up with this song.

[@margaretbooth7776]

So imotional everyone did is proud xx

[@elgasighinolfi8104]

I was 11 at that time. Didn't understand English, never saw the video. But the song... so powerful, so joyful.. Now I understand and see and it always makes me cry for gratitude and beauty. ❤❤❤ Each time I listen to it I cry

[@whatthejim]

It’s 40 years today since this fantastic Christmas song released!☮️♥️

[@simonfraser1491]

Can't believe I was 10 that time. I am weeping like a child at the nostalgia. Such a great time to be alive in the 1980s!

[@vxy357]

I was in the 11th grade when this song came out. Damn, I feel old!

[@sheilagarrido8204]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 🎉❤

[@richardeaves798]

Scary as fwk

[@potanikajon]

MERRY CHRISTMAS (2024) EVERYBODY..... LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH.

[@mariagiovannagreco6449]

Meravigliosi anni 80 che dire Buon Natale a tutti❤

[@skinfinesse]

I feel so proud to have been part of the 80's and to witness all the amazing chart music. We really enjoyed going out to gigs all over London. Times were really exciting and fun. People cared more about each other and communities were strong. Children and teenagers had so much freedom. I really appreciate all the great times we had.

[@BeckyArcher]

Hey world. God bless every single one of you and seasons greeting xx❤

[@johnmccann5104]

Merry Christmas to you, Becky🇬🇧🎅

[@satstatchannel]

Can have as many versions as you like, but you can never beat the spirit of the times, the calling together of stars and the sheer talent of 1984. The original will forever be the best

[@sheilagarrido8204]

AGREE❤

[@Frauenhaus]

Absolutely.

[@lauryb]

You're absolutely right!!! Exactly, "the spirit of the times." Difficult to express it better.

[@usergld69]

The original and the best. I bought the extended version on vinyl when it first came out and I still have it. 40 years. Hard to believe!

[@Joeybagofdonutts]

I was a sophomore in high school when this song came out..remember watching it on MTV it was so awesome to see all these super star musicians singing together. What a great time it was to be alive.

[@IfthaShoefits]

At this Christmas season and always, be well, be blessed of the Most High, and may you go in peace.

[@purpledonkeylover9988]

Still gives me chills everytime I hear it or see this video!!!

[@monikabromberg1773]

Same here!

[@samcentro5942]

This is my favorite Christmas song ever.

[@marittanybom4894]

My too

[@catherinebrennan8133]

Great christmas song of all time 40 years today still the best christmas song of all time to bob and band aid thank you❤❤

[@AndrewStanley-m3k]

The ultimate Xmas song. Sir Bob and artists the world and everyone agrees. Everyone please raise a glass with thanks 🫶🫶❤️❤️

[@coolkidsvideos6843]

22nd dec 2024 anyone listening? Happy 47th birthday to me🥳 Happy Christmas everyone 🎅🏻❤️

[@NikElectric24]

Sure am! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas!

[@denos.2688]

🤚

[@Helenahandbasket1971]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@stefanblumhoff2744]

15:32 Dec 23, 2024

[@rebeccamcgibbon3922]

Happy Birthday xx

[@stevewhiting5675]

The original and best, no matter how many times they do it

[@jonathanfalkowsky672]

Happy 40 years to this masterpiece

[@chorlauheung4920]

This is still the best version!!

[@mikewhitcher6853]

Its the only version original is best

[@johnnypitt5031]

Many of us here (if not all of us) wish to get the most valuable gift from Santa this Christmas. A time machine back to the 80s and eternal life in that era! Nothing today can't get even close...

[@engihere5434]

as someone who is born in 2002, this song resonates the early 2000's vibe, music is music man its timeless, dont live in the past make your past the future

[@johnnypitt5031]

I am living my life in the present, but the music today cannot compare in any aspect to the music from the past century and that's the fact, stated not by us on YT but many eminent musicians. No need to say more, just read the comments here and you will find that there ain't many of those who share your opinion about the "early 2000s vibe". Like I stated: not even close.

[@eileengreaney8559]

Omg in 1984 when this was made I was 12yrs, I'm now 52yrs 😮..all the legendary artists together, some greats sadly gone...this is without a doubt the best version, and the song means so much every xmas 🎄 🙏 ❤

[@lauras.5520]

I was 15 and saw Band Aid live in Philly. Such a blessing. Once in a lifetime moment. Then, and now, one of my favorite songs.

[@eileengreaney8559]

I was same age 12yrs and totally agree some of the greats gone..play it every xmas ❤

[@kjmblu9795]

They all are so young and we had has youth in 80's ... ...tears always roll down my face when I watch this video... They were so young...we were so young and we are living in a world that is no longer us world...

[@B.J-z4s]

I love this song so much for 40 Years. Music in the 80-th was the best ever. When I see the people in this video clip and hear their music today- still my heart melts.

[@inezthornton8724]

I was 10 years old and this was the best thing that could’ve happened to me who loved Christmas 🎄 and all of these 80’s singers. I’m now 50 and still listening to it like it just came out. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@davehill2931]

Bono's voice sends chills down my spine!

[@Ahern1245]

They all suited each of their parts to a T.

[@mstash164]

He says lol…..well tonight thank gawd it’s them instead of you

[@EdwardJenks-m3h]

Such a powerful voice on Such a little little man 😂

[@rerod]

Bono is a clown

[@rerod]

​@mstash164, that's the worst line in any song of this type.

[@jodieheffernan6634]

Some of these musicians have passed on so like to say thanks for the music and rest in peace

[@newtonshiggers]

The kiggest bunts of the lot are still here sadly.

[@halcyon-cg2eb]

❤

[@bridgetplunkett7630]

That's a lovely sentiment. Thanks for the music

[@jhersh100]

who all passed away

[@danaa.zeller7239]

@@jodieheffernan6634 I too was 12 yrs lol. Great teenage years! 1972 Rocked! (when I was born) ❤️

[@okiebuzzj]

I'm here 12/9/ 2024. Merry Christmas folks!

[@thisis5605]

Buon Natale a te 🙂✨

[@nadiaah-kiam9207]

A merry peaceful Christmas to you

[@Krimsonkouhai]

I’m here 12/13/24 merry Christmas everyone🎄

[@kmacfawn]

I still have my 45 record of this song.

[@rietakahashi3820]

Happy holidays to y’all!

[@domagojdundovic9832]

I watch this in 80s when i got 6 years and more... I got today 44...Generation who watch MTV and Usa movie... Very nice song.. TODAY IS 24.12.2024 and i listen this song Do you believe...