Band Aid - Do they know it's christmas 1984 | HD - Widescreen 16:9
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- čas přidán 22. 11. 2016
- Band Aid vocalist members:
Robert "Kool" Bell (Kool & the Gang)
Bono (U2)
Pete Briquette (The Boomtown Rats)
Adam Clayton (U2)
Phil Collins (Genesis and solo artist)
Chris Cross (Ultravox)
Simon Crowe (The Boomtown Rats)
Sara Dallin (Bananarama)
Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama)
Johnny Fingers (The Boomtown Rats)
Bob Geldof (The Boomtown Rats)
Boy George (Culture Club)
Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17)
Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet)
John Keeble (Spandau Ballet)
Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet)
Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran)
Marilyn
George Michael (Wham!)
Jon Moss (Culture Club)
Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet)
Rick Parfitt (Status Quo)
Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran)
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Sting (The Police and solo artist)
Andy Taylor (Duran Duran)
James "J.T." Taylor (Kool & the Gang)
John Taylor (Duran Duran)
Roger Taylor (Duran Duran)
Dennis Thomas (Kool & the Gang)
Midge Ure (Ultravox)
Martyn Ware (Heaven 17)
Jody Watley
Paul Weller (The Style Council)
Keren Woodward (Bananarama)
and last but not least Paul Young
Official Christmas Video Recording in 1984
This is not a karaoke or german version, also without lyrics.
George Michael, Bono, Simon LeBon, Phil Collins, Sting and Boy George in ONE place....oh man! What incredible talent in one place.
Phil colins killed the drums
are you related to an anthony random question
sting !
Kool and the Gang were touring and got invited in to participate.
They were all so young, wasn't too far back from then that were in highschool chorus. Must made some of them think of that. One hell of a highschool chorus they'd have made together.
Maybe my moms generation did have the best music
Nope, you've just had the merciful good luck to only hear the good parts of it. Your generation will leave behind a similar reservoir of good stuff, and your kids will speak highly of it.
@@pauldavisthefirst Nope, old music is better don't listen to paul. No offence of your opinion Paul.
@@pauldavisthefirst Wow someone saying the truth for once. I don't think people realise there was pretty crap music during any decade it's just the nostalgia that carries it that's why. When my kids grow I'll show them music I listened to when I was young. Same concept
Mollie Raye
Yup. My mom too🙈😭
@notsokewl And? My point is that there is bad music in any decade.
This is the REAL version, the ORIGINAL version, the GREAT version….1984. This is my favorite Christmas song without a doubt. Merry Christmas to all. ❤
FELIZ NAVIDAD to you too!😊🎄🎁
OK, chill William Chamberlain, calm down you'll cause yourself an injury...
Merry Christmas everyone :)
No version will ever be able to equal, much less surpass, the original 1984 song, even if Bob Geldof, Paul Mc Cartney and Bono are there..... Never and never.
@@jagudeloleal1922 What the heck is wrong with Paul McCartney and Bono??? They are both iconic international treasures.
"There's a world outside your window... and it's a world of dread and fear."
Still relevant after 39 years.
Still Starving and Breeding .
with the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, among others.....😭 sad sad world
Unfortunately, it's more relevant than ever.
How very true & so incredibly sad 😢
Unfortunately, it becomes more relevant nowadays! Gosh, I miss the 1990s!
Phil Collins on them drums, absolutely killing it! RIP GEORGE MICHAEL!!! You will forever be missed.
I thought you were going to say "RIP Phil"
I almost had a heart attack
what?!?!
@@ericks4280 , what? What?
@@JD17Q17 i honestly didn't know GM was dead, and no i do not live under a rock.. this blew my mind
@@ericks4280 , yes a few years back. 😭
Phil Collins on the drums, just wow, and Boy George and Bono with impeccably original voices…my word this song is banging…
Phil Collins is the unsung hero of this song.
Didn't need Phil Collins vocals... That's how you know you have plenty of talent
Who better to be the Little Drummer Boy than the one in Genesis.
I always loved this song, and until this very day I had no idea who exactly was involved. I always thought the Boy George part was sung by a woman xD But then again the only song I know by Culture Club is that one particular song where he sings rather differently. by the way who is that dude singing all the way at the beginning of the song?
Paul Young
When a 14 year old kid in Florida heard the passion in Bono's voice he became a fan for life. No soft words, no BS, no compromise.
He moved to another country to get out of paying taxes, and never helped in Ireland.
@sandikorevaar4743 The cost of having high tax rates I imagine. But thanks for your enlightening comment.
This was one of the greatest all-time moments in music history.
This is one of the worst songs ever written.
@@deansmeltzerLMAO WRONG
@@deansmeltzerScrooge 👎
@@deansmeltzeranche il tuo gusto è tra i peggiori.
@@deansmeltzerThe background music kinda sounds like something you could get from an '80s keyboard by pushing the "demo" button.
Forty years ago and I still get chills listening to this song and video. Truly classic
I agree with you
Almost 40 years. It was recorded in 1984, next year will be 40 years. Also, it will be 40 years when I used to be 22 years old.😞
They are right, Africa sux
Me too lol.. Its prob the only Xmas song I never get sick of! ✌️
@@michaeldiaz6224 I'll be 45 tomorrow, ugh lol😬
It's December 2021, let's see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece♡
Me
me this is awesome ^^
Blue 💙💙💙
On board!
I have to listen to this song many times every christmas. And I am 64 years old!
2023 & still loving this timeless classic. The very best Christmas song ever composed. So much Talent here.
Same here
Same
Given what’s going on in Gaza right now I would change it to “And it won’t be snow in Palestine this Christmas time.” 🇵🇸🎄
Peace
Who’s right? Who’s wrong? Everyone? Fuck power hungry religious zealots. Let’s live in peace
Boy George and George Michael 😍 I remember when this song was first released. I still get the same feeling of goosebumps and chills 39 years later.
So are the most of us at the same era.
I do too!
Missing George Michael this Christmas. Sad tears for my fav singer in the world. 😓😔💞
His voice is just unique .
😣😣😣😣😣
Who is that?
Still can’t believe he’s gone😩
TommyHilarius guy at 0:56
Phil Collin's drumming was spectacular and overlooked.
No l don't think it was overlooked. I was 14 at the time of this songs release...and everyone l knew said how great Phils drumming was...
Were u there???
1 take Phil... he was soooo good he did one take and they filmed it...
@@byte19 But he wasn't happy with it (even though everyone else was), and did a second take to get it where he wanted it to be.
Listen to Phil's drumming on Foxtrot and selling England by the pound and you'll find he was even better in the 70s
@@karenboromeo5752 Hahahaha... I like that, "We're you there?" I was 13 at the time too. The ones who weren't there always talk like experts.
They were all so young. What a wonderful decade. Glad I experienced it!
I did, too.
And me too 😊
I wish I would ☺☺🤩
I did too.
We were all so young then.
0 Vulgarity
0 playback
0 reggaeton
1000% Talent and super artists by excellence.
Only top level musicians. When everything was life and youth .
Just the best. No ego. Just great talented people coming together for a good cause. Miss the 80's.
So true. The 80's was a special time period. This year the song will be 35 years old, hard to believe it's been that long.
Laureen K the best generation
but the message is pretty offensive. Im pretty sure in Africa they arent concerned about our Christmas celebrations...they could maybe use snow. I dont know if that would help too much either.
@@wiseoldowl2551 I hear you but surely the "best" generation gave their lives for us in a world war? Just a thought.
@@mpup54 I think the intentions were good. It's so easy to criticise from one's armchair.
I will forever miss George Michael. Not only did he give his huge talent and heart to this project (despite knowing that it would knock his desperately wanted 4th #1 single of the year into 2nd place and decimate his personal, musical goal for WHAM for that year), but he and Andrew (WHAM) also donated all of the proceeds from "Last Christmas" to African Relief Charities that year and onwards. He was a huge talent and a class act with a big heart. I wish I'd seen him in person...RIP George, 80's icon and legend.
He was an amazing person.
Somebody watched the netflix documentary
@@rocklob069 - I did and I learned something I never knew...many things indeed!!
@@rocklob069I really really want to. Don't have Netflix.
@@rocklob069 Beautiful documentary💗💗
Boy George and George Michael have the most distinguishable voices on this track. This still gives me chills forty years later.
I particularly hear Bono...
It's funny how great singers like Sting and Simon LeBon sound so inferior next to George Michael and Boy George
Bono with the iconic line - "Tonight thank God it's them, instead of you"
@@erivejGiven how Satanic Bono has become, I find the line chilling 😶😶😶😶
John Taylor on bass, and Phil Collins on drums are what gives this track its legs: They're carrying every vocalist by providing a consistent level which makes even the weaker singers sound as good as the strongest singers 👍👍👍👍
This was my sister Amy’s favorite Christmas song. Every time I hear it I cry but try to remember singing it together as kids.
Is everything ok?
it was 1984 or 85 i was a teenager watching and listening to the video it was and always will be a classic nothing can replace the original
❤❤❤
@@christianengler-xu3ow I was also a teen, 15 going on 16 at Christmas. 1984
George Michael’s voice stands out so much, so beautiful and unmatched. ♥️ we miss you George
It's an instrument itself, just amazing voice.
legend
His voice sucked tho !
Miss him soooo much
@@gertjanvandermeij4265 r u on drugs ??
Probably my favorite Christmas song. Gives me chills. I feel a blend of happiness, nostalgia, and a little sadness even. And it's fun to listen to. The 80's are so special. Plus I just LOVE Boy George.
Let's call it as it is. Bono sums it up perfectly. It's up to the people to relate however they choose.
It’s my favourite Christmas song too. Love it so much lol. 12/1/22. 1:55am.
Bono sang from his heart! All so cute and young! Boy George can sing!!
That's because you're a corny grub.
It´s maybe the most important oen, but nothing can beat Melanie Thornton, God bless her!
In my opinion this is the best Christmas song 🥹
Look at the talent in this video, no other generation holds this amount of stardust.
so true but why, where are the legends ??
@@elmstyx3980 a mix of u can only act a certain way now and all the ideas of originality have been used up. Prime example of someone trying to be controversial or have a shock value is Sam smith, he looks stupid, we’ve seen it all before and all he gets is abuse.
sam smith and most chart acts are just awful. @@the90sfattyfromtakethat
[Paul Young]
It's Christmas time
There's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time
We let in light and we banish shade
[Boy George]
And in our world of plenty
We can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world
At Christmas time
[George Michael]
But say a prayer
Pray for the other ones
At Christmas time it's hard
[Simon LeBon (Duran Duran)]
But when you're having fun
There's a world outside your window
And it's a world of dread and fear
[Sting]
Where the only water flowing
Is the bitter sting of tears
[Bono & Sting]
And the Christmas bells that ring there
Are the clanging chimes of doom
[Bono]
Well tonight thank God it's them
Instead of you
[Boy George & Others]
And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time
The greatest gift they'll get this year is life(Oooh)
Where nothing ever grows
No rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
[Marilyn & Glenn Gregory]
Here's to you
[Paul Young]
Raise a glass for everyone
[Marilyn & Glenn Gregory]
Here's to them
[Paul Young, Marilyn & Glenn Gregory]
Underneath that burning sun
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
[Chorus: All]
Feed the world
Feed the world
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Feed the world
Let them know it's Christmas time again
Tony Montana
A RI GA TO U！
@@user-tg1nn2jz6u what an inaccurate depiction of Africa. No rivers flow? Nile, Congo, Zambezi, etc.
I think that they are making reference to the zones in Africa where there is really nothing, like the misery in Ethiopia at the time. It wasn't their goal to depreciate such a beautiful continent, even with the difficulties that their people suffer with, sadly.
The "where the only water flowing" section is Sting and Tony Hadley.
You've missed out a few there. Like Tony Hadley and Paul Weller
it's 2022 and this is still one of the greatest Christmas songs ever made. The talent in this is otherworldly.
Τhe best Christmas song ever made.Thanks Bob Geldof and Midge Ure
True
Sublime. It'll never happen again
Yes!!! The best!!!
And the pogues fairy tail of New York
Always get goosebumps when boy George does the singing ❤
He’s absolutely awesome!!!!
Me too!! I love this song ! His is my favorite
Yes!! 💜💜
Yes!! 30+ years and I look forward to hearing those pipes!! ..."at Christmas Tiiime!!"
Love it brings in the auld tears 😭 merry Xmas to all
I am proud to say that this is one of the few songs to give me chills, especially George Michael! May the world see peace and joy this Christmas!! 🎄🎅☮
Boy George going into George Michael to Simon LeBon is the best!
As a 7 years old kid, I begged my mom to buy me the 45 of this song back in '84. She did, and she fell in love with this song too. Mom I miss and love you so much!
Boy George's voice was such a clear, smooth, and bright tenor....it was sublime!
You need to watch the making of this video. Boy George was the last one to arrive at 6PM. His first take sounded like Rod Stewart real gravely then someone ran across the street to the liquor store and brought him a bottle of brandy. You see him take a couple of swigs right out of the bottle then does take two and that was good enough ! They only had the studio for 24 hours two takes is all anybody got. Listen closely I agree it was a amazing second take but in the making of video it was not fully produced and mixed in with all the other tracks. Clear and smooth were added during final production and covered in the mix .
@@CaptRonRay This take sounds just as good and smooth in the making of. He was a bit run down, that's why his voice was gravelly at first and he asked for the brandy. He has a very beautiful, soulful voice.
my great grandpa said this when boy george was on the tv “shes pretty!” he thought boy george was a girl.
I love that man
@@CaptRonRay That is totally untrue. For those of you that read that, do not believe that alcohol story. When recording a song, normally you do several takes, as all the solo singers here had to do. But Boy George's first take was so good that they didn't have him do any more. They used his first and only take.
There are not enough superlatives to describe this fantastic piece. Every Christmas season when I play it, I am brought to my knees. Let's all be aware of others and treat each other well.
We’ll never see superstars like this again. People were just built different before technology.
Yeah i miss the days from before John Technology invented technology and ruined pop music
Song: ...'Bitter sting of tears'
Camerman: 'Hey guys watch this'... *zooms in on stings face*
George Michael his voice just sends shivers absolute legend
Indeed ! Such horrible voice is hard to forget !
gertjan van der meij heb je poep in je oren gertje
gertjan van der meij shut the fuck up dick
He’s a degenerate
Made i just realised he was born where I go school🤯
That's my favorite Christmas song. This one is a CLASSIC ! All the artists jumped in when Bob Gildoff decided to make this project. This will ALWAYS stay a classic and will continue to play like it did for many decades ❤❤❤
Truth!! Yet, the modern wave of insufferable, progressive and mellienial whiners are attacking it. "Oh, cringey, 'White Savior' virtue signaling aplenty"...shut up!! I LOVE this song. From first seeing it as a kid over local Chb56, VH-1, with Richard Blade. I look forward to hearing it every year. I love seeing a beautiful Boy George, his voice. Lovely Paul Young. A super hot Sting, and the dudes from Spabdau Ballet. 80's Kids unite!!
@@nadiaddis1145 I totally agree ! The voices of George Michael, Tony from Spandau Ballet, Sting, Simon Lebon, Bono, Boy George and Paul Young are unique and CANNOT be compared with the voices from today. I'm so glad that I had the amazing chance to grow up in the 80's ❤❤❤
Bob Geldoff quote "I am responsible for two of the worst songs in history. One is Do They Know It's Christmas? [...] Any day soon, I will go to the supermarket, head to the meat counter and it will be playing. Every f***ing Christmas."
@@jpd44 That's exactly what is happening 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Agreed, the original and the Best 👍
I was 12 years old when this song was released. It's still my favorite, traditional, and nostalgic Christmas song to date. I love it! ❤ And I grew up listening to all these performers and bands in The 80's. It's sad to know some of them aren't here anymore to enjoy Christmases like we had back then. 😢
Totally, same here. I grew up in Alberta, Canada. I had no idea what was going on in the rest of the world when this song came out. I just shared it on my FB page, pretty much saying what you said. Beautiful song, nostalgic... and sad that some of the artists have passed on. Good reminder to do what the song says, "At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade..." Especially nowadays... Merry Christmas, to ALL! :)
Who even bothers to remember poor Palestinians as they are being slaughtered
@@mikemikey4287is there related to this song in 1985?
It is the way of the world.
But our hearts live on.
@nathaliep Yes, sadly our music heroes pass away since about 15 yrs, one after the other, many of those much too young of course...😪. But what a fantastic song this still is.
Btw, my parents were living & working in/around Regina for a while in '91. I stayed there 4 weeks for vacation as well. And we travelled by car to Calgary, Banff, Columbia Icefield, Jasper, Edmonton and also to Yellowstone. Very beautiful journey and scenery through the CANADIAN Rockies! Will NeVeR 4get that.
So, Merry 🎄 from Germany to AB, or wherever u live right now.
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! As literally there's one month 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, and the same since its release. Amazing how many iconic legends we have collaborating for this iconic hit. Phil Collins with his legendary passionate drumming skills, George Micheal, Sting, Boy George, Bob Geldolf, and many more, sad to see that we're slowly losing them one by one, but lets all be grateful. All the best, hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal, and Happy Holidays! 🎄☃🎁👋
i just rediscovered it today after not hearing it more than 30 years....masterpiece
Bless you ❤
Well said. 100% agree. I've listened to this every year since 1984. RIP to those we've lost.
@@ry4n335 lol, how did you never hear this on the radio?
Yeah it's on all the time its the benchmark and set the tone to what followed heart of the 80s one if not the greatest year ever in history 1985.Hard to believe getting old suxs that would have said no way flawless cause it was the 80s are coming into it's 40s yikes gosh scary
The 80's were one of a kind. Music that can never be replicated. Today's music just cant compare.
I know right 80's rock love the 80's and especially the year 1984
2019 music was real crap tried to beat the 80’s but completely failed and also did 2020 80’s will never get beaten they are the gods of music
Honestly, any music before the 2000's was amazing! 70s and 80s are my favorite.
Yeah lol found out I’ve been listening to a lot of 1980’s music on that 2020 thing that Spotify did, I don’t see why people are kind of just ignoring this like if you see a lot of gen z people listening to 80’s music maybe instead of continuing what you’re doing now maybe look back and see what the people of the 80’s were doing music wise, I personally liked the instruments or sounds used in those songs but for some reason no one is using those a lot anymore. Then again not all of today’s music is bad necessarily but it’d be nice if not everything the past had to offer was completely left out of new songs, y’all get what I mean? Lol sorry for the long paragraph this thought just came to me and given the thread is talking about I figured I’d share.
@Trump-4- Prison The 80s should be my era but there were too many drum machines for my liking. I listened to more 60s and 70s in the 80s. I prefer the 90s. There's great music around today, it's just harder to find, as there's so much dross that fills the charts.
George Michael was part of two of the most popular Christmas songs and he passed so unexpectedly on Christmas Day-so ironic. He is truly missed!!!
Band Aid and We are the World was done just a year apart no other era than the 80s can gather together these powerhouse of legendary artist that transcend generations and culture..truly the 80s is the Golden era of Music
37 years later and it’s still just as good as it was in ‘84.
As in shite?
There should be a song for victims of the pandemic. And besides George Michael RIP, they are all even better today than they were 37 years ago. Do it!
yeah all the money went to fund guns and killing. good stuff.
yep almost 40 years ago and still makes me cry and be happy at the same time. Love the long version as well, when sir bob talks about how it almost did not happen ? Last minute to release on the air for Christmas 1984 ? Best song for Christmas time, i hope we do end up feeding the world especially in Ukraine?
That's what your mum says
Paul Young does not get enough credit for how great he starts this song out. Sets the mood perfect.
Agreed.
Why are people watching this in May?
@@LetsGoThere because my 4 year old son loves this song 🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Il est carrément BRILLANT! Sa job est fait!
@@LetsGoThere for you to comment means you where too lol x why not I could listen to it every month of the year absolute classic x
It seems like yesterday they recorded this beautiful song. Fantastic memories of youth.
Oh my god I've been looking for this forever. I've had the synth noises at 2:25 in my head since I was a kid but I had no idea where they came from or if I made them up on my own, but now I know.
I heard this on TV a few days ago in the other room very faintly, and it felt like a life mystery of mine was finally solved. You have no idea how happy this makes me...
Iconic tune this
Cartoon gumibear
Edward's theme (Thomas the tank engine 1984)
“ but say a prayer, pray for the other ones” my favorite line
Yes also when your having fun
And pray for the other ones
@@naluiwata4836 Yeah because praying has proven to work ...... #facepalm
@@gertjanvandermeij4265 actually it has lol idk why your commenting hate on every comment? Did your parents abandon you young? Are you drunk just commenting? Or do you hate Christianity?
This song is so beautiful
I find it hilarious that they gave the line "the bitter sting of tears" to Sting.
He was such a cutie
He probably appreciated the irony.
Always thought
Kinda wish he would have just winked into the camera during that part just assuming they would.
Im sure he insisted.
This is the only Xmas song i can play on repeat...love it!! Also some of the recording artists are no longer with us so it's in memory of those departed
As Ethiopian I highly respect what you did to us in 1984 thank you very much.
Me in November: "It's Christmas time..."
Princess Hope01 yessss
Yep
Me to heheh
same
ive been in christmas mood since january 18’
Sting and Bono combo between 1:22 and 1:30 is incredible.... Fabulous 😊
Sir Bob Geldof you've created a song for eternity 👍
Bob created this masterpiece? I only know him from The Wall… I thought he was the hottest man I ever seen.. I was 6 lol…
@@StephanieJamesKeenanyeah he helped create the whole band aid organization, including We Are the World
@@satfat1232 incredible. Had no clue. Thought he was an actor!
BRAVO!
Bob Geldof and Midge Ure
Those were great days. Almost good as the 1970s music. Love this song.
Yessss!!!! Loving this song in December 2023!!! Sending prayers to all suffering . Less war . More love and compassion.
This is probably my favorite Christmas song of all time
Same here
Yep! I listen to it all year long
same here, Probably listen to it hundreds of times every season.
@@jasoncamp483 me too!
Danke
The two George's..... George Michael and Boy George literally made this song from a 10/10 to somehow an 11/10
And George Michael was behind 2 pop Christmas standards in 1984: this song and Wham!'s "Last Christmas".
Wham on the money there 😂
L0
@@dw89music73 yeah
Couldn't agree more!
Would you believe next year this song will be 40 years old . That's some milestone
True. Rock on brother. 🤘
Am completely humbled by the determination that it took to make this iconic moment happen, u all inspire me in 2023
George Michael your music and your voice will be forever immortal
Honestly, Boy George is KILLING IT!
I agree. Boy George looks good, sounds good, and he is good period. 😃🥰
Everyone sounds so excellent. Boy George is awesome and looks fantastic. Phil Collins and that drum beat give me goosebumps. Love this group and I have been playing this video for days now. Christmas morning 2023 sounds like so much hope for a great world, all because of Band-Aid. Cheers everyone.
me in August: YEAH IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME BABY
edit: It's mid July and I can't stop listening to this
peachyhyungs Ew a kpop Stan and a gacha like person 🤢
Me too 😂 do they know it’s christmas time at all in freaking August haha 😍🥰
xLove_yourselfx yes
Same here maybe coz im 13 but idk lol
Yes I literally can’t Wait
Bono's "Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you" gets me every time
Thanks for telling us, that's really important to know that fact.
Me too, brings me to tears every time.
Kind of a dick move tho ! but , then again , god is known for being a dick .
Yes brilliant line...Bono sang it well
Bono asked if they could change the lyric because he didn’t feel comfortable singing it. Why should we thank God that people in Africa are suffering instead of us? They stuck with the original lyric though.
Still gives me chills. Any musicians we've lost in this video, may them rest in peace.
I remember when this song came out and it ended whatever bad stuff they were singing about by crushing evil with their ego-free celebrity. Thanks for doing whatever it was you did, you guys!
It's 2023, who's still here? This resonates more & more every year.
I am. You posted this 22 minutes ago, and it was probably 22 minutes ago I heard this song being played here at the hotel I'm at.
My favourite one. Why wasn't I born in the 80's ? I was born on 19th Dec 2002 😞 Take me back pls 🚀
King in The North is here
I was in Jr.high school. When it came out Good music and times
Its og
I miss the 80s music… people sang with no auto tune and had talent!!!!
let's feed the world and stop the wars!
Its literally July. Why am I listening to this song?
Because Christmas songs are eternals
cause its xmass time everyday
I know how you feel it’s powerful this song
The obvious and cheap reply would be... why are you listening to this song in any month? Seriously though, it’s not a horrible song but there’s a few obvious reasons why many people don’t know this song exists while almost everyone has heard “We are the world.”
You're not alone
Nearly fourty years old....and still a brilliant track.
All those stars...and no egos ❤️
Almost 40 years ago. Still my favorite “modern” Christmas song. All of the major talent who played their own instruments and there was no such thing as “auto tune”. Pure talent, no ego, all for the good cause of helping fellow humanity. I was 14 at the time and this still resonates with me in a profound way.
@@shellykirby9477I'm 14 myself and I must say your era of music was the best by far none of the taylor swift shite you see today
@@kendel3486 agreed. plus, no ed sheeran. he is evil.
@@thevoid99 worse than the devil that ginger mong 🤣
I can't believe it's almost 40 years. I find that pretty hard to get my head around
It's amazing how George Michael is able to show all his talent in just 10 seconds of solo
Even after 40 years it brings tears to my eyes. When the best in British music checked their egos at the door for a common goal.
So much talent in one room! I'm happy I experienced this in real time. The 80s were the best.❤
Singing about how Africa sux is still relevant today.
The legendary artists of the '80s are Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston, etc. NOT any of these losers/wannabes!
YES I realized that I'm blessed to have experienced the movies and music clothes and toys from back then!!so much fun!! I was a young boi still in school not a care in the world!! The world was so different back then!! It's deep
U know it! I really love this song
Same for me and well said. Still got my 7 inch single.
after 4 decades still gives me goosebumps!!
I read a lot of posts from blacks complaining that the lyrics are condescending and downright racist. What they don't realize is that when they sing "Do they know it's Christmas?" and "Let them know it's Christmas" they're not talking to the people who are in Africa. They are reminding the Western people that have the means to help that it's Christmas time and they should think of giving, not just receiving
there's no point trying to use logic anymore, western society is beyond it at this point
"Well tonight thank god it's them instead of you!"
No matter how many times I listen to this song, those words always get me 😢
I think it's super insensitive. Thank god those people in Africa are poor and starving, but not me.
@@Joseph-rx9tpthat's not what it means. It doesn't mean that you should literally thank God, they're saying don't be so selfish and share this Christmas. You've got it cush and others are starting and suffering.
Phil Collins’s does not get the credit he deserves for the amazing drums on this song.
He really doesn't get the respect he deserves in this video
He does from me.
Yes he does what you talking about
Phil is the best.
Easy-peasy for an amazing drummer like him!!!
George Michael had a voice like an angel. Absolutely the best. Paul Young one of the best voice ever.
It amazes me how talented he was. As a songwriter too.
@@jonathanbirch2022 Which one?
2023 and the song still going strong 💪 ❤
I don’t care what everyone says, I love this song!! This is honestly my all time favorite Christmas song
Me too. No contest.
I was not a big fan of Boy George but him and George Michael’s voices definitely stand out and truly shine in that song, followed closely by Bono.
And Paul Young
*followed
I think this song is where Boy George's rivalry started with George Michael, at least in BG's mind .... they pit the two Georges against each other by putting them one after another ...
BG wins this round in this song but GM had a bigger career than BG ....
I would say they were about equally talented (listen to BG's Martyr Mantras album, those who don't think BG is not as talented as GM) ....
Yes, nor am I. I don't dislike him, his style of music wasn't mine. But I agree, he and George blended well, as they all did. They were a good choice❤❤
Agreed and well expressed. One thing was their own art but another what they contributed to. I don't care much for these singers solo work , commercial and derivative in my opinion. Their performance here though astonishing and inspiring. One could read my comment above and challenge my description of these once widely celebrated artists as commercial and derivative and accuse me of being dismissive but this cannot be argued against me when I also here admit my absolute delight for their inspired performances on this track. It just goes to show that even if one weren't to like an artist's work, it doesn't mean that one couldn't enjoy the true talent and ability of that artist in one way or another eventually. I can honestly say that I enjoy zero tracks from George Micheal whether on his own albums or wham before that. Still though, and despite all, I love his singing on this track and respect his ability and thus name as a legitimate artist but solely because of how much I've enjoyed his contribution to this track. Same can be said for boy George, although culture clubs chameleon was one I always enjoyed but more so for the harmonica and guitar stuff rather than the honestly quite flat sung melody line
so many legends in 1 room and the fact that George Micheal died on Christmas day makes me feel lil sad
He might have died, but he lives forever through his music.
Michael is and always will be a gem to music in general...slow ballads, rock and dance.
What a gifted genious.
Much love and respect.
Be save brothers and sisters.
Merry Xmas.
@@sergiosoares697 same to you brother merry xmas
It really was George’s last Christmas...
Rest in peace.
I saw George Michael at the end of October and it's so weird to know that he's gone :
It literally was his Last Christmas. RIP, George.
This is the best music , no special effects, all real and real love and passion ❤
Wow 1984, seems like forever ago. Get to hear this song on the radio every Christmas
the 80's greatness will never die. God bless to all.
the 80s were terrible. "band aid" was remarkable and heartwarming because it was against the spirit of this time (and because of keren woodwards eyes)... and if we wouldn't live at the costs of the south, such an initiative wouldn't be necessary
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Barbra
I agree, Jesus Saves.
zobielamouche1 wtf are you talking about you mental midget?
OK THIS QUALITY IS A BLESSING
I think it makes everyone look like plastic
@@rond301 😂😂
My god, George Michael was a beautiful man! His voice was pretty spectacular too.
We may pass, but great music never dies... Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
such memories, i was 15 and loved it when I first heard it. RIP George Michael.
Bono's voice is also so damn iconic. All of these voices are legendary!
Yes Dylan your correct, BONO'S voice was great!.. Even Simon Lebon from Duran Duran looked at BONO in the making of BAND AID with he belted out his line!. And that's a pretty big deal!.. because Duran in 84' were HUGE!.
(Bono twenty years later) And here are all these people I don't know, I just know Bob. He gives me the lyrics. I read them and I say: "I'll sing any line except that one." He says: "That is the lyric I've been keeping for you."
*ESPECIALLY Marilyn's*
bono is a show off
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I love this song, Bob Geldof, you are a hero!!!
Let's not forget Midge Ure's role in this.
@@chazcov08 sure, you are right!!!
The ghost of Michael Hutchence would disagree... 😞😞😞😞
I’m here again. The end of 2023. Bless to all of you and your families. I hope all you have a beautiful Christmas and happy new year.
This song NEVER gets old...love it!
True 😍
38 years, and still a reminder of the simplest message. "Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again" Merry Christmas everyone wherever you are in the world! To quote from Dickens' A Christmas Carol: "God bless us, everyone!"
Babies are fed
God HAS blessed us 🙏 by sending His Son in our place. Merry Christmas, everyone!
"It's xmas, feed them and let them be hungry for the remaining 364 (or 365) days".
@@MilekCliff and thank God it's them instead of you, right? that one line ruins the entire song for me.
@@rebeccatidwell7397 It`s to make people think how lucky they are.
My favourite Christmas song forever and ever ❤
I'm sorry, I'd like to know why if that's ok...it's not necessarily a happy song😊
@@Theofficialmaka It makes people think about what Christmas should be. God would rather us remember those in need and help if we are able.
So awesomely cool to see RnB artists Kool & The Gang and Jody Watley unite with the United Kingdom's best artists. Merry Christmas. 🎄🎅🏼
George Michaels voice is so beautiful and soulful.
Well we can all say George Michael has a voice of a legend R.I.P
Yeah Ik bro he’s my inspiration
He was talented for sure but to me I wouldn’t put it in the groundbreaking category. That would be Whitney Houston
I just love this song. It brings me back home to my Africa (Kenya). I know the struggles the African nations have gone through and still are. Yet we don't even appreciate the good life we have here in North America. So ungrateful. I am from there, but now I live in North America. Love you all for this song.
i've been in your beautiful country 25 years ago... and for me it's the most wonderfull place on earth... i bring it inside my soul since then everyday.... unforgettable..... amazing.. the colors, the amazing people, the smells, the sky and of course the creatures of the wilde.... my heart is still there❤️❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋💋💕💕💕💕
The 1980s was so awesome that decade is practucally mythological today.
RIP George Michael Rest easy My man You gave us All so much joy in our lives you listen without prodigious is one of the most lyrically gifted albums rest easy George we will never forget you
You know, sometimes I wonder if, somewhere in the world, there are people who feel the same emotions as me when they listen to this song. Amazing, unfogettable artists, song and video!!
Trust me, there are lots of folks who do. This song is THE best. Ever
I most definitely do!
goosebumps on your soul and tears in your eyes? yes, I have ...
We do!!
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