Scary that this version is now nearly as old as the original was then.

This is - by far - the best „cover“ version of the original recording of 1984 👌🏻

@sjduges67

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Every good cover sticks as close to the original as possible and adds some modern elements. I'll always love the original, but this is excellent. Don't bother with the 30th Anniversary version. Lyrics are changed and it simply sucks.

We need Dido back what a voice

@pearsonjustin3302

Жыл бұрын

I'll give you that

@norwegianzound

7 ай бұрын

Not to mention that face.

@markferguson3917

7 ай бұрын

She has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard

Paul McCartney and Thom Yorke on the track and neither of them are singing? That's a really strange creative decision.

@santiagogutierrez432

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly

BONO doing his iconic line.

@cebujuanamarikit1463

4 жыл бұрын

I actually doesn't like it much even if I'm a Bono fan..his voicein the 1984 version was epic.

@santiagogutierrez432

4 жыл бұрын

Cebujuana Marikit, I agree.

I love that they keep updating with current artists and artists that were not able to be a part of the incredible OG! Looking at you, Paul McCartney

@rstoner1550

Жыл бұрын

Paul McCartney is playing bass on this

This is my favourite version of this song, I mean... Radiohead and Paul Mccartney and Supergrass as band. Can't belive it isn't played more.

Seqrched so long for this version. I really love the part at the begining where dido sings.

The simplicity of the instrumental and vocals of the original made it way better

I feel the break down part is magical and hits home what the song is about we've now had do they know it's Christmas 30 sad thing is the suffering is still out there one day we may unite to stop this have a great Christmas all enjoy with family and friends

Bono and his part in the original this version and Band aid 30 version can’t wait till band aid 40

A dizzee rascal rap. What a time to be alive!!

As long as people are still suffering and starving there is a need for this! Sad that we need reminding that this is an ongoing issue! Bravo! Sad but inspiring! 💛

I think this is the best band aid

When people think of Band Aid ......the classic 1984 version is the one they remember

@dionelafrance939

4 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@brandonwilson2732

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Evans thanks for that ginge

@poisonchildofaol

4 жыл бұрын

I agree... they had Bono from the first but the first is the classic...great cause but do your own thing with something new and let the new voices of the time make their mark on something their own!

@TheMrpaulmetz

4 жыл бұрын

Dang right!!! Nothing can beat original

@mafro89

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 30 and i remember this version. I love it because reminds me the 2000's

No matter what you think of the singers or how it sounds, what you’ve got to remember is that this is real love. Famous people coming together to help out the famine in Africa. Giving their own time to raise awareness and money for a cause bigger than themselves. This is what we need to see more of, especially with the rise of inequality growing ever more prevalent in society

@annmarieaguilar5371

4 жыл бұрын

That is so true.

@cherrycook6581

4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the London emergency services video,they are real ppl coming together to help orhers

@oasis4life014

Жыл бұрын

Bullshit asking us to donate money when they could do it there self

Dizzies words are so true “don’t feel guilt just selfless give a little help to the helpless”

@abcjak1

Жыл бұрын

Not a good look though, needing to read a sheet to remember his 4 bars hahahahah

@EthdanTV

Жыл бұрын

@@abcjak1 he had only written them minutes before recording, he didn’t like the original lyrics given to him

This is the BEST version for me

This song is summed up easily. You don't have to feel guilty just selfless.

THE REAL QUESTION IS : DO THEY KNOW ITS CHRISTMAS

literally here just for paul

What a beautiful thing hearing these voices carrying on from the original band aid. And to see chris Martin bono and Paul McCartney participating. Well well done.

Best bit, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead and the Darkness at 3.37.

This song is do beautiful

I loved the original but it has been 20 yrs since than and it was nice

Best version by far. Radiohead vibes, pre-sellout Coldplay, prime Robbie, Darkness, travis, Sugababes... Great

Chris Martin and Thom Yorke playing in the same song is wild lol

I LOVE the darknesss

Best part is The Hawkins brothers.

@Thenosferatu1900

7 ай бұрын

The best part was that it ended😂....

@jamesrobert680

7 ай бұрын

@@Thenosferatu1900the Hawkins did actually make it better.

Don’t think you can replace or beat the 84 classic

Beautiful version with amazing voices that doesn’t get enough recognition ❤ 2024

This is the best version

No smiles and glee, so depressing, not something I would like to remember.

Love you all, from Puerto Rico

Beautiful song ❤ love this song 🎵

Best voice: Justin Hawkins by far🥰

I love this version.

This song - by which I mean this specific version - is my favourite Christmas song. I know that the original Do They Know It's Christmas? is the most liked, but I'm not sure if it's because more people think it's objectively the best or are just influenced by nostalgia. Personally, this version is the best for me, not because it's the first version I heard, but because it's more of a rock version mixed with the pop stars of 2004 rather than an emphasis on the electronic sounds that the original and the 1989 versions had. And 2014's Band Aid 30 - I just found it comparatively boring except for Bono and Seal's singing which sadly wasn't enough to save it for me, nor even Queen's Roger Taylor on drums. With this version there's guitar work from Justin and Dan Hawkins from The Darkness (which I think worked additionally as compensation for them when Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) would've been a far better Christmas Number One the year before than Michael Andrews and Gary Jules' depressing cover of Mad World) and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead. Paul McCartney also returns to play bass guitar. There's drumming from Supergrass' Danny Goffey, piano work from Radiohead's Thom Yorke and keyboard playing from Sparks' Ron Mael. And I think the vocalists went really well with it, along with Bono returning to reprise his line. Also Busted were among the singers, which was a plus for me when they were my favourite band at the time (and I thought Charlie Simpson looked kind of cool at the front of them with a guitar even if he didn't record anything from it), as well as Robbie Williams who was my first favourite solo singer. And I don't even see why people were upset at Dizzee Rascal's new lines thrown in there, even when I'm not into his music at all. It's not like his lyrics were out of place or pretentious. So glad that, despite this version being rather underrated, it was still the UK's Christmas Number One in 2004. I just don't get why this video's been difficult for me to find on KZread, even though it was published a decade ago.

@AnaMedrs

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% with you!! It's like you've read my mind!! 😊😊

@MrAshdavid100

7 ай бұрын

Yes! Agreed. Glad others out there think the same thing. This version was nice and unpretentious, ya know? It got people singing along (again), and for its time was a modern remake of the 1984 original. I thought the singers blended well with one another, it wasn't all "listen to me-me-me" like whatever garbage they produced for Band-Aid 30 in 2014. They might produce another one in 2024 - hopefully, it follows in a similar essence to 2004.

@the_oslovian

5 ай бұрын

Yes!

1984 is the best version 👍🤗

@user-fx1nt9jw8x

4 жыл бұрын

Epic and all leads vocal were all legendary thier voice real unique Lebon G michael

@langgp

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@SKINNYGIL69

4 жыл бұрын

Yep totally agree 👍🏻 if I hear a different version I ALWAYS imagine the clip n sing George’s bits!! Michael that is!! Bless n miss him 💜🕺🏻💜

@marcusphoenixish

4 жыл бұрын

100%

@tobysears9112

4 жыл бұрын

No the best is 1985 at live aid in philladelphia

I love it

i was looking for this version ages,, and its so weird was uploaded 10 years ago and just now its visible

That's a wrap guys....Now back to our multi million pound mansions.

Merry xmas and a happy new year from UK 🇬🇧❤

Dido the goat 🐐

Nothing better than the original! The Best was 1984!

@RijaBall

4 жыл бұрын

lol sorry, but the live perform one year later (in 1985) was better. Just because of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury... that's all ;) kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ2a1MZwnM20fJc.html

IDC, I love it. Some great talents here. It's not how good the song is compared to the first, it's for charity at the end of the day

@chiaraf633

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

World peace to all and to all a hopeful "happy" new year!

I played this song in my rewind old school from 2004 ft Dizzee Rascal nice rap

Bono was still in Band Aid 20.

How dizzy rascal needed a bit of paper for like 2 lines lol

Thank god anti -poverty campaigner , bono, worth 540 million is there.

継続は力の典型やね

Bono c'è sempre

People who don't know Chris Martin (who is still pretty famous), Robbie Williams or Damon Albarn like wow. Some of them didn't make it being as famous as they used to be till today BUT they were at the top in 2004. I remember them and I was a kid.

@1090gg

4 жыл бұрын

Leave them alone! They have 0 knowledge in music!

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade And in our world of plenty we can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time But say a prayer, Pray for the other ones At Christmas time it's hard, but when you're having fun There's a world outside your window And it's a world of dread and fear Where the only water flowing Is the bitter sting of tears And the Christmas bells that ring There are the clanging chimes of doom Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time The greatest gift they'll get this year is life Where nothing ever grows No rain nor rivers flow Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Here's to you Raise a glass for everyone Spare a thought this yuletide for the deprived If the table was turned would you survive Here's to them Underneath that burning sun You ain't gotta feel guilt just selfless Give a little help to the helpless Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Feed the world Feed the world 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 Feed the world Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world Let them know it's Christmas time again

@bats23

Жыл бұрын

We heard it.

Defo 84 was the best of all.

I remember watching this on repeat cos Busted were on it 😅

Con tutto rispetto x gli artisti ma quella del 1984 è unica ♡♡♡

@marcofiori1186

8 ай бұрын

Sono pienamente d’accordo

@marisasisto1072

8 ай бұрын

@@marcofiori1186 😉👏👍

The rapper in this absolutely spoilt it

Mi fa troppo piangereeee😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

I see Dido sing so all is good for me in this version.

BONO the great voice

Merry Christmas everyone Pray for the other one Frm North East india Mizoram Aizawl ... 5days left before Christmas ... 2019 6:44pm

Bono doing his usual part bar bsnd aid 2, he done all.the other versions

This is the best remake of any of them. As someone who was around for the original, I feel like this one paid true homage and brought new energy while really recapturing and adding to the spirit of the original. The 1989 version was awful but this was good!! ❤

Will Young and Jamilia though... ohhhfffff NAUGHTY.

Paul McCartney, Bono. Ya that's about all I recognize here. Don't have a clue who the rest are. But I'm an 80's guy & knew all of the original Band-Aid artists in '84. Should have never tried to remake a classic.

Bellissima e bravissimi 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤😢

I only recognize Bono.

Dido 😍

great, the video got blocked =(

@sionshadyy7640

4 жыл бұрын

kamikatze07 u posted this when I was 1 yrs old

Where's all that money that people and celebrities donate every day? This is my favorite version.

@johnholdstock8922

4 жыл бұрын

To right im 66 when i was 11 oxfam came to are school thats 50 year nothing changed where alo that money gone i will not give a penny

This version is better thrn the other ond

Dido :-)😍

Haha Dido..... she is just the prettiest ever...

I've never heard of 75% of these people and I was 20 in 2004

@miczuu92

4 жыл бұрын

You are just music ignorant.

@rickycheese5879

4 жыл бұрын

I love this version because it was my childhood but feel the exact same way you do about band aid 30 lol

@chriscalvert2318

4 жыл бұрын

megan w wow , obviously no nothing about music then if thats the case

Very Cute. *Love that I can see Paul in this. Where is Ringo?

Despite the exquisite beauty of Dido, this is very muted.

Bonoooooo back at it again yeoooooo

its a real who's that. And that rap . MWHAAA . champagne

They could do band aid 40 next year. That version could include Sam Ryder, Anne Marie, Jorja Smith, Ed Sheeran again, Elton John, Take that, Dua Lipa. Thats just my prediction.

ボーカルのボノとピアノ叩いてるノーサプライズの人が1番やばく感動しました

I say they are good but no one can beat the 80' band .the 84 album is the best !

@Dim4323

8 ай бұрын

Nah this is better

I love the original, but I disagree with all the negative comments about this version. I think it's great. There is no reason not to remake such a classic for a new generation - especially if it creates awareness of the issues it represents, and raises money to help those in need. I enjoyed this (mostly) new generation of artists rediscovering and reinterpreting this classic song in their own way. And I'm sure a lot of other people also loved it. The artists performing it seemed to.

I wish, there would be another band aid

@ljoxleyofficial8119

4 жыл бұрын

Janine Marie they probs will be in 2024

Dizzeee!!!

I guess you people out there stop comparing which version is the best or worst for you. These artists just did their part for the sake of charity. Kudos to sir Bob Geldof who has been spearheading this project to help those who are suffering from famine and poverty even up to now. Merry Christmas to everyone!

Justin Hawkins 😍

1:04 quem são elas ? Alguém sabe por favor.

DAS IST JA SCHRECKLICH

Best remake of the song ever

You can tell that this is for them not charity

The 80's were better musically for a reason and you can see why here.

@TheMrpaulmetz

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly my sentiments

Of the singers of 1984 there is only Bono, the version of 84 is better, without taking anything away from the new generations of English singers

@wolfder6661

4 жыл бұрын

At least it was better then band aid 30

@eclectica1

4 жыл бұрын

It was 1984

@ham9015

4 жыл бұрын

Ringo and McCartney are there

Bono and Paul ahhh I'm ded I'm crying they got Paul and Bono oh jesus I'm jealous

@TheVeek192

4 жыл бұрын

Ded? Do you mean dead? That's how it's spelled. Also, are you aware of a thing called punctuation? Or are you too important to USE those marks so that your writing makes sense?

This is the best version...who says the contrary is just a nostalgic of 80’s who feels cool to say that the oldie is goldie

A real WHOS THAT of stars

@TheVeek192

4 жыл бұрын

Only if you're under 30

@Karenann0313

4 жыл бұрын

Well..i know McCartney. Bono .and that guy from coldplay...thats it lol

@chriscalvert2318

4 жыл бұрын

Dont know much about 2000 s music then

@tarync6539

4 жыл бұрын

@@chriscalvert2318 Nah course not cos I was about 13 when 2000 began so I never seen a thing I must if slept for the better part of ten years! I missed an era! Fuck me! I think you'll find I was using sarcasm and genuinely I couldnt name a portion of them but i recognised them as not being current chart topping artists. Humour.... try it 🙄👏👏👏

@casseyhans5650

4 жыл бұрын

😂 IKR!

they stand crying, will they cry into their burgers and coke after? oh wait, which coke are we talking about.....

How did they get Thom and Jonny to get into this piece of sh*t...

Absolutely love this version ❤