Band Aid, Bob Geldof and Ed Sheeran

The story of Band Aid II, the Do They Know It’s Christmas? they tried to forget
With the 40th anniversary remix featuring nothing from 1989’s version, let’s take a deep dive into the big-selling charity single that no one remembers
Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Geldof defended the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" saying that it had grown into an important piece of political discourse.
Bob Geldof Stands by Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Release After Ed Sheeran Weighed in on Controversy
CNN This Morning, the Band Aid founder, 73, told anchor Kasie Hunt that he still stands by Band Aid's anniversary release of the song,
Midge Ure On Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ As Charity Single Turns 40
The special 2024 'Ultimate Mix' of 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' commemorates the original song's 40th anniversary.
Band Aid star defends song as megamix is released
The 40th anniversary remake of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? has been unveiled, amid renewed discussion about the song's portrayal of Africa. The new "ultimate mix" blends vocals from several versions of the charity single that have been recorded over the years,
Band Aid Team Defends “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” As New 40th Anniversary Megamix Is Released
In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A massive group of primarily young British stars — including Bono,
Band Aid’s Bob Geldof Defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' After Ed Sheeran Says His 'Personal Stance' on Song Has Changed
Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism ...
Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single
Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single ...
Band Aid sang ‘feed the world’ 40 years ago – where is hunger still an issue today?
The 40th-anniversary remake of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity hit was released on November 25. The new mix, ...
Remake of Band Aid classic draws criticism from superstar singer
Singer Ed Sheeran says he didn't give permission for his vocals to be used on a remixed version of "Do They Know It's ...
Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song
Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song - Listeners ...
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If we now consider Band Aid ‘patronising’, surely then logic is: Shut food banks and charity shops
The furore over the 40th anniversary “ultimate mix” AI version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? shows us all that is strange, mad, bad and down-right pathetic about our Woke New ...
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Band Aid: Who sings each line in every version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'
Since 1984, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have brought together Britain's biggest stars multiple times, creating unique versions in 1984, 1989, 2004, and 2014. And in 2024, to mark its 40th anniversary ...