Do they know it's christmas

[RicisWorld]

i heard the song every christmas

i love it

[cyberterro]

レコード買ったな　高校時代だけど

[JesusManson323]

20 years later, this song almost sounds like a mockery, considering that Africa is even worse off than it was then.

Nobody wants to sing about the causes of African poverty: colonialism, slave trade, Apartheid, foreign corporations, DeBeers diamond cartel, etc.

[69AsianWaysian69]

you're right dis song is fucked up, its like saying fuck u to africa. you need to help these people, not mock them

[LoveLy50011]

Dieses Lied Berüht mich zu tiefst.

Es ist wundervoLL.

und was damit alles erreicht wurde.

EINFACH MEGA KLASSE!!!!

[FricoPalatino]

dito!

[amc2525]

Whi is the blonde dude with long hair at 1:51?

[Leducgirl]

The Dude from Duran Duran.

[amc2525]

Does any know where Boy George is nowdays?

[Leducgirl]

He's in Jail.

[SeverusSnapeFan]

I love this song. <33

[jadomami123]

who's this on 1:30 ?

[debyay]

bono :P

[anthonosrobertos]

boy george likes to rape male escorts

[gtgarv]

Funny but only 4 of these artists are still relevent...and 3 of them sang together

[hsd628]

@gtgarv They were pretty fucking relevant in 1984, I was there. So what's your point?

[sssssssssssssssss8]

at 1:37 is that phil Collins and nice druming

[lorlorjb]

This was the best song. I remember the world wide concert that took place in July 13, 1995 because of this. 16 hours of live music, 2 venues. . Wembly Stadium in London and Philidelphia. I believe that Phil Collins was the only artist to make both venues, flying by way of the SST Jet. What a day that was. The whole event is on DVD.

[cutiepie653]

whats the guys name thats wearing the blue shirt all i know is hes in duran duran i'd really like to know his name

[lorlorjb]

@cutiepie653 That is Simon La bon the Lead singer of Duran Duran.

[usualsuspect110]

dont make a song, give them calenders.

[DCD13]

Feed the Scousers, let them know it's Christmas.

[02bliss]

Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit like hearing this song. Say what you want about Boy George, but the dude can sing. The church bells really make the song cheery.

[flyersfan993]

favorite christmas song.

[bcss11]

absolutely beautiful

[Dallas1217]

this is the post-photoshopped version (audio photoshop, if such a thing existed)

[weatherallc05]

this song is legendary, and will always be in our hearts. when it approaches december, the first xmas song u hear is this and if anything 100 years later it will still be like that

[AdoublesLdouble]

Next To John Lennon's Happy Christmas (War is Over),. this is my favorite Christmas song

[senhorpatrao]

This song really puts things on prespective. Are our problems that really big deal?

Merry christmas

[xxxADRIENNE16xxx]

is there snoop dog?

[holly2949]

ha ha

[AdoublesLdouble]

NO. Snoop was not even making music when this was recorded.

[MerelKuiper]

Is that Phil Collins on the drums???

I didn't know he was a member of 'Band Aid'......or wasn't he a member???

[holly2949]

Yup, it's him......many "members" of Band Aid.

[mistytinker13]

Everyone is this video is a bit PHFWAAARRR

[MrHolyducky]

best band ever

rate this reaction

[Lori16311]

christmas is coming!!! :D

[skuddy89]

Simon LeBon is such a good singer

[andreadabelizean]

Man the good ole days. Back then when music made sense. Love this song every year when I here it.

[DeltaMuse]

Wow! STing, Bono, & George Michael Are HOT!!!

[kayyiloveyou]

Love this song <3

[leaderofkidworld]

I love listening to this song each time when Christmas arrives. :)

[craigbrian]

at 2:28 that music sounds like of of "Super Mario 64" for N64 when you beat the game and the credits show

[forthelovable]

it's a pretty weird line: 'and there won't be snow in africa this christmas time..'

DUH!

[h0rnyn1ppl3s]

@forthelovable lmao

[izoobil]

i love this song + video clip.

i also love george michael and boy george :)

[phillyeagles0328]

SO...MANY...MULLETS

[georgeannpolishgirl]

maybe it didnt bring forth money,but it opened minds and pockests that and tyrs after that song was made!!!!terrific....marry xmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TruthandJustice101]

Only 98.7% of the proceeds of this song went toward "Administrative Costs".

That means a full 1% actually went towards helping people! A music industry record!

WOW.

[AKKodiak1969]

And you would be wrong about that. The sources I have show that 100% of the proceeds went to charity as well as the VAT tax the British government put on sales before removing the tax.

[AKKodiak1969]

The following morning, Geldof appeared on the Radio 1 breakfast show with Mike Read, to promote the record further and promise that every penny would go to the cause. This led to a stand-off with the British Government, who refused to waive the VAT on the sales of the single. Geldof made the headlines by publicly standing up to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and, sensing the strength of public feeling, the government backed down and donated the tax back to the charity.

[troyvasquezful]

I believe that this song came out first before usa

[funyawaka]

It is so.

I remember.

[russ13b]

has anyone told bono he sounds like bobcat goldthwait??

[crushedguy]

damn bannarama were smoking back then.

[Gerritje]

who is the guy on 0:49 seconds

[SeaJoshie]

George Michael is at 49 secs.

[musicfreaksue]

Gosh this song brings good memories.

[jasondaquila]

This Is like my faverite song. I love it especially since Phil Collins is in it!!!!

The best Drumer in the world

[jasondaquila]

the drummer is phil collins from genisi look it up hes one of the gratest

[2006brad]

Great song. But seriously, has anyone ever stopped to count the MULLETS? This could be called the Mullet Band!!

[LunaontheRock]

SJSwarney01"the bunch of others" are Spanda Ballet's members,the singer from Spandau Ballet isTony Hadley who is after Sting& Simon and before Sting, Bono and Simon and Frankie Goes to Hollywood,Heaven 17, Human League, Kool and the Gang, Midge Urge.Sir Paul McCartney, Paul Young, Status Quo,The Style Council, Wham! ,The song was written by Sir Bob Geldof, if u lsearch for We Are The World - Rehearsal (Story Behind The Song) Pt.1 and 2" You'll when Sir Geldof talked them ♥

[LunaontheRock]

SJSwaney01..Who is the drummer? Phill Collins...Nicky Rhodes did show up, later he gave some excuses about his health.. Who are the chicks? . Bananaramas, , actually one of the banaramas(Siobahan) in the video is with her baby, she is married to the David Steward who is member of Eurythmics.. Was Lionel Richy?..NO, this was Bob Geldof y Bono IDEA. later Bob talked to Quincy Johns and Leonel Richy and Jacko.

[Jinpachi123]

who the guy with red hair?

[Iridium725]

Boy George

[LiLChucksoflyy]

jb0177 ur a dick

[hardstylepizza]

i love it

[jb0177]

The Jonas Brothers are slightly better than this

[PHILADELPHIAHEART]

BY FAR MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGG

[Colin2k41]

listen to father christmas by kinks its really fucking funny

[goodytoshew]

i listen to this every Christmas time

[bmx2242]

low and this is best

[orange4me12]

boy georgee!

[fabulousreggs]

my favourie xmas song of all time

[sexeybitch43]

I don't think I can ever hear this song and not cry.

[elcsandroo]

not bad

[Piggy2bacon]

OMFG STING!! LOOK AT HIM!!

and bonos lyric just made the whole song

[wiekehoudvanlupa]

I love it!

[funkyfairygal]

Bob Geldof wrote this song after he saw a newsflash about a civil war refugee camp in Ethiopia. - there is no Nile River there

[funkyfairygal]

of course you cna listen to it when its not christmas - it seems a bit out of place but the people in developing countries need help all year round

[mikeshowdedooooo]

I like this song but now we have got to wait another year for christmas !

[spaceorb123]

i love this song. my favorite christmas song.

[SpookieRox]

Wow..

The guys on here will be really old now but they are so hot in this video!

[rockmeslowly79]

i wonder can you listen to this even thow it`s not christams time...please respond with your comment`s

[SpookieRox]

I reakon cuz i still listen to it. :D

I will prolly still be listening to it in months to come :D

[mooijtje]

so fun song, my favorite Cristmas song

[SpookieRox]

Ima cry if i listen to it again..

[scfcmegz]

this song makes me cry :D

[SpookieRox]

Wow when ever i listen to this it make's me feel so lucky for what i have got in life.

Its a wonderful song.

And the guy who starts singing the song is frekin hot!

[SpookieRox]

Very heart filling, Spine chilling song :)

Its lovely.

[SpookieRox]

Very nice song and a fun video.

[Shopaholic871]

poor africa ppl

i know they're having a hard time surviving but im doing very well this Xmas--- my family is disfunctional. christmas is a time for family but this christmas we almost broke up

[SpookieRox]

Oh..

Well Im glad to hear your having a good christmas :)

Merry Christmas (^_^)

[mpapas007]

A song which deeply touches my heart and stirs my emotions at any given time of the year .

The sad thing is this heart felt song has been around for decades and the question we must ask ourselves is whats changed since?

Our thoughts are appreciated but our actions will always be more respected.

May the Xmas of yesterday towards the poverty stricken Africa be the enlightful one of tommorrow.

My heart goes out.

Merry Xmas to All.

Michael

Australia.

[jarbydnjksd]

the christmas song that touches my heart, merry christmas, i hope you all get waht you want

[ViperIce1976]

By far my favorite Christmas song.

[tifjoking]

Great song. . .Sting. . .I love you!!!!!!!!! (but not as much as Senator Joe Lieberman)

[pamplemousse776]

luv it

[reichard888]

i didnt see george michael

but we sung the song,too.

[sonic4ever11]

i sung this song with school!!!!!!!!

[funkyfairygal]

BOB GELDOF IS A LEGEND

george michael hot in this

even though he gay

[DieEntchen]

sooooooo schööööön!!!!

[hippleduff]

there some freaky lookin ppl in this vid.

[KathySama]

It's not Christmas without it as far as I'm concerned. We are proud owners of the 45 (for anyone who knows what that means). My Mom was proud of her mates from across the pond. They made it Christmas before "We were the world". It's sad so many forget who did it first.

[absyrain]

i love boy george and sting so much!

[dimi546]

i heard this on the radio... awesome.

it

was

amazing

[funkyfairygal]

BOB GELDOF IS A LEGEND

[whene]

Are they gays?

[snipingtips4noobs]

no they just look it lol

[diracje]

Great song..

[gangstaboi180]

even though i aboslutely hate gays im fine with george michael being in this one good song

[CristiDucaMusic]

George Michael rules :D

[MrMonkUK]

he´s the best ^^

[LeeBryan12]

this song really toucher your soul

[trueAUSSIEstar]

good song

good cause

[jenjake4ever]

i love the song..

[vessy95]

i'm not a fan but i think george michael looks really sexy here!

I love that song!

[marie4sean]

which 1 is george???

[vessy95]

It's the third guy singing, at 0:49

[Will87]

george michael

[vessy95]

I know that it's george,

i just explained to marie4sean

[izzy814]

this has meaning!!

[elenuax]

lv it

[lunaflala]

iit made my cry

ii have to siing tht song for school x]

[nathisamazing]

BEatuful Song Makes Me Cry!

[slash3444]

this song was ment to the poor tto let them know its christmas time

[SportBikeDudeRocks]

Great song, with a great message!

[fan4familyguy451100]

whos on the drums...is it phil collins?

[SH1974]

Yepp, that's Phil Colllins.

See eg. at 0:47.

What a classic!

[LDtheBrachio]

fantastic song!

[swetyfranzi]

love that song♥

[Olivenconanchoas]

Super Klasse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MrMonkUK]

find ich auch ;D

[koel164]

nice love it

100000000000/99999999999

[Olivenconanchoas]

Una cancion hermosa!!!

[juliepopper18]

love it

[fredmed123]

Only messin love this song sooo much tho int kiddass :p :p Scouser 4 Lifee 21 days till crimbo wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooo

[fredmed123]

love this song sooo muchh and only 21 days till crimboo number 1 crimbo tune love it sooo muchh Woooooo haha :P traa mongs

[cheerleaderxx4455]

i love this christmas song its my favortie of all time

[143chutie]

dude me too i leaned this song at school it is awesome this is my best song i like wooohooo

[aquariumnuta]

This is my very fave Christmas song!

[KeljIBrokula]

bono, phil collins and george

[emOly226]

Omg Boy George! Haha

[wearethesameblood]

george michael <3

[violentsketcherJez]

THNX :)

[zackice4]

This is one of my favorite christmas songs!

[AuntieJools]

That's one of my absolute favorites Christmas songs. It's great.

[bator1993]

great song!!! but there isn't freddy mercury!

[SportBikeDudeRocks]

Great song, with a great message!

[hippleduff]

1:30 haha sounds like som guy off south park.

[audreyxbill]

fantastic!!! :D awsome christmas song!

[Phil1ippe]

I've been listening to this song almost every week since you added it :) ,thx <3

[SportBikeDude]

Great song!

[SetoEevee7]

This video is so amazing!!! thanks for posting it!!! YOU ROCK!!!

[MrMonkUK]

thanks ;D

[gigingaara29]

first line is sung by paul young..Love sting on this..he's so fresh looking in his younger years...love his lips!!Yah bono sung "well tonight thank god its them instead of you..!" bono Vox trademark that is!

[DracoSnapeTurner2007]

There actually WILL be snow, in Southern Africa,and on Mount Kilaminjaro.

[KillAllRacistShits]

When I grow up I wanna be rich enough to give to the poor. I wanna give people in Africa clean clothes, food, and water. I wanna give them a decent place to live, instead of useless boxes. We are all brothers and sisters. Remember that, and remember that not everbody even knows when it's Christmas so to speak! That's my goal in life. Get rich and give it all away to deserving desparate people in need. LOVE this song!

[ZayXanProductions]

i agree wit killa but i would start in america and give the homeless the home they need then venture onward

[musiclvr071]

eddie murphy person im pretty sure thats bono on that part i think....

[EddieMurphyFTW]

Who's the first singing? and who's singing at 1:30? btw great song and good quality.

[personwithferret]

at 1:30 is bono from u2

I love this song :] and bono lol :D

[mevidek]

Phill Colins is a great drummer and Boy George is good at singing!

[SportBikeDude]

Fantastic song!

[SmilingPolitly]

Let them know its Christmas time again! :D its October and I'm in the Christmas mood. lol

[loveableme012345]

ITs Boy George! And PHil Collins!!! Yaaaaaa!!

[moonlight22322]

are these random famous singers that got toghether

[TheWARshow]

But the song also says " Prayer for the other ones" And btw, God wants you to be THANKFUL for what you have, so you should be happy buddy...

kay thanks good fight...

[eltork]

freddie should have been in it

[MrMonkUK]

yeah!

[Lexilex2]

The U.k. does this once a year! WE need to do it again! It was great to do in to begin with, but the world requires just as much food as it ever did! Lets do it again!

[DeltaNC]

Correction more, especially this year.

[bubblygal26]

i got chills!!!! i'm only 15, but i love this 80's stuff. so awesome!!!

[jassygarbe2]

love this song reminds me of a friend i said some EVIL stuff about him out of fear..love him heaps miss him tickle me elmo

[mousetrap112]

People should get a group of famous singers together and re-do this song coz the message needs to get out there.

[bubblygal26]

omg- that would be so cool!!!