Various Artists (Band Aid) — Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Various Artists (Band Aid) -- Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Artist: Various Artists
- Title: Do They Know It’s Christmas?
- Year: 1984
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 10
- Owner: Tracy / Mary – both had copies
- Acquired: 1984 – Dunno where
- Keeper: Yes
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was a famous single with all the proceeds intended to assist famine relief in Ethiopia. The cast of performers in Band Aid is pretty much a who’s who of British pop at the time, with a few Americans thrown in the mix. Wikipedia has the full list of artists, along with a lot more info. I like the song well enough, but I rate it a 10 because of its intended purpose and how successful it was. And all of that can be credited to Bob Geldolf’s drive, and impressive project management skills.
Significantly more kick-ass than “We are the world.” Not nearly as funny as the Ronnie Dio-penned Hear ‘N’ Aid project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8eutqgiG1U
Rob Halford, Yngwie Malmsteen and the guys from Spinal Tap?! Sign me up!
Oh man. I had forgotten about that one. So many solos, so many falsettos! I think I even saw Scott Ian, with hair!