Album
Do They Know It's Christmas?
1984 · Electronic, Pop
34 collectors on Gatefold own this
Do They Know It's Christmas? is an Electronic album by Band Aid, originally released in 1984. On Gatefold: 116 pressings tracked, owned by 34 collectors.
About
Bob Geldof organised an all-star cast for the 1984 recording of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to raise funds for famine-relief efforts in Ethiopia. On the 30th anniversary of the release, the musician/philanthropist reworked the song to support West African nations in their fight against the Ebola virus. The 2014 version features cover artwork by Tracey Emin and a stunning line-up of pop superstars, including Bono, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, One Direction, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, and Ellie Goulding. All proceeds from the sale of this single will go to The Band Aid Charitable Trust.
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Tracklist
- 1Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984 Version)3:42
- 2Feed The World4:17
Sound DNA
- Electronic
- Synth-Pop / New Wave
- synthetic
- earnest
- festive
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written in 1984 by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in reaction to television reports of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia.
It was first recorded in a single day on 25 November 1984 at Sarm West Studios (the studio time was donated by studio owner Trevor Horn).
The record became the fastest selling single in UK chart history, selling a million copies in the first week alone and passing 3 million on the last day of 1984. The song was also a major success around the world, reaching number one in thirteen other countries outside the UK.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Adam AntMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Adam ClaytonMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Alfie DeyesMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Alison MoyetMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Andrew RidgeleyMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Andy TaylorMUSICIAN , GUITAR MUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Angélique KidjoMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Annie Lennox
- Bananarama
- Ben CarriganMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Beverley KnightMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Bob GeldofMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Bono
- Boy GeorgeFEATURING MUSICIAN, VOCALS PERFORMER , FEATURING
- Bruce WatsonMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Chris CrossMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Chris MartinMUSICIAN, VOCALS
- Clare HirstMUSICIAN, VOCALS
34 collectors on Gatefold own this · 116 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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