Band Aid 20 - Do they know it´s Christmas time

[dove267]

education is powerful than food....

EDUCATE women to get tested for AIDS

EDUCATE men to wear condoms

EDUCATE young girls to not be taken advantage of

EDUCATE young girls and boys to learn and achieve

EDUCATE people on how to take out loans and start business

Money and food might be a BAND-AID but, education and learning is healing!

Would you give a man a fish or a fishing pole?

[MikkkkyB]

@dove267 Instead of educating men to wear condoms; why don't you educate them to be faithful to their wives!

[KeithD194]

@MikkkkyB Well thats what the Catholic Church have been trying to teach them for centuries and look where we are now. Yes, faithfulness stops the spread of AIDS but so do condoms. Some of these people dont even know the science of contraception, just that it happens. We are empowered by having control over their own bodies, which will eradicate the AIDS epidemic substantially.

[MikkkkyB]

@KeithD194 Yes I agree 2 a certain extent, but if u review most UN or WHO materials u will find that where the Church has said "be faithful" (even if that means "no sex") AIDS has dropped dramatically. It is actually in countries where condoms are still promoted (henceforth promiscuity) that AIDS won't go away. At the end of all things, let Darwin decide eh? I do grieve for some of these people but, at the same time, it is not that hard to be faithful to one's spouse. Roma locuta, causa finita.

[paula18888]

Did Jude Law perform here ?.

[Quatrato89]

@LauraGizmoDory Why would you do that? You do realise that out of every penny that gets raised for these poor suffering children only about 10% of that amount reaches them right? The rest gets taken out as fee's for the goverment, transport fee's, storage and so on and so on. Thats why there is such an out cry about it. If your going to do anything with your money then aim towards teaching the women to keep their legs closed and stop having kids then turning to the west for aid.

[ChockyEizo]

if i become a richer,i would get some money for these people

[miabainbridge]

Me and my family always give things to them people and I wish we could do some more but we can't.

[DHSEASON4]

@miabainbridge "them people"?

[guillovideos]

They may not know ...but we do...Let's pray for them ...believing that Our Lord, in his infinite wisdom, knows exactly what he's doing...Let's just love and pray....+♥

[AyeOkNowFuckOff]

CRAP, CRAP AND CRAP..... im sorry to say this but the people suffered for this song as they worried about it being music sensitive by incorp all forms other music which JUST DOSNT WORK....it was an EPIC FAIL funds wise also, ILL TELL YOU WHY............

DIDO = FAIL

SUGABABES = EPIC EPIC EPIC FAIL

BONO/ HOARSE = FAIL

RAPPING =F.A.I.L

and the song was chopped to hell....... i just hope they rememember that many will die due to lack lusting funds cuz of their trying to be music correct, idoits!.

[audray1990]

I'm trying to do the same, to help people who were always by my side (my mother) and children and people who have had the fortune to be born in countries (normal) and the most fortunate.

[25910032]

and i hope it makess other people think out there to :) :) :) :) :)

[25910032]

this is the most fantastic song eva it made me cry its so sad watchin the pics aswell thx for putting it on it made me think wat we should be grateful for wat we get and wat we got :) :) :) :) :)

[nemocatherine]

amazing song!

[rjh490]

why does no one have the proper vid to this song

[pyderz]

lol at 1.24

[LondonGamer986]

One of the top comments are from a month ago, That's weird.

I for one CANNOT listen to Christmas songs in any other month than December.

[alisahankins]

MrAemandy, Jesus said give food to those who hunger and drink to those who thirst - He did not say give them a net - and,only those who do this will be considered righteous and worthy of eternal life. See Matthew 25: 31-46. Your intentions are also good, but right or wrong depends on the authority by whcih you live your life. I try to live by the word of God, not a Chinese proverb. Peace.

[SimonForryan]

@alisahankins So true, you should subscribe me <3

[DOMIN821]

POMYŚLMY W TE ŚWIĘTA O BIEDNYCH NIE DOŻYWIONYCH DZIECIACH

[lukeof66]

thats buetaful men eh

[Lewis95xp]

The only bit I really liked was the guitar at 2:03 onwards

[Lewis95xp]

The rap just killed the mood...

[pinkhairedkitty]

yeah, blame george bush for world hunger. -.-

[MissEnyaRose]

It's just so sad, that people don't like this version, for the pure reason that they don't like the artists, it's all the same cause, I'd buy this whether I liked it or not

[Tabitha43]

@MissEnyaRose I wonder how much of the proceeds actually go to those poor countires???? Most of the cash goes into administration which is sad and misleading. Also those "artists" acting like they give a damn, "feed the artists/egos and their album sales" more like.

[TOSHT2011]

Best bit 2:11 dizzee Rascal rips that shit nothing beats the original in the 80's

[YolandaBru999]

For the most people is X-mas, the time of love and spending as a family together. But they they really don't understand this.

[emmaxthomson1]

I dont know why people need to hate on the band aid 20 version, it all goes for the same cause!! :) <3

[Tabitha43]

I DESPISE this version of Do they know it's Xmas! I LOVE the orginal, even the 88 version, but this one is soooooooooo annoying! Maybe it's all the disposable, forgettable pop " artists" ruining the song, they made ot shite! :s

[blica1]

what a terrible,mediocre version compared to the original..the original line up was a monster one,with people like Phil Collins of Genesis on drums, Sting, Duran Duran, Boy George, George Michael,Paul Young, a vocally capable Bono,and several others with unique voices& musicianship..not even great musicians like Thom York,could've saved this mess..it's an insult to the original, with all these 1 hit brit boy and girl bands,& pop bands..even Oasis were smart enough to not be a part of this shit.

[leopard396]

Goose bumps when Robbie Williams!!!!!!!!! <3<3<3<3

[marcyboy07]

this is the original band aid - NOT band aid 20 :(

[leopard396]

@marcyboy07 no it's not....it's 20...(robbie williams is in it!!!!)

[blica1]

@marcyboy07 you don't know your music ,boy..this is no way in hell, the original..the original is a masterpiece, while this is garbage..

[leopard396]

@marcyboy07 its definitely 20, theres no girl band in the original, dido is at the start, dizzee rascal is in it so accept it.

[mblietz]

I love the video other than the fact that they put bad words about George W. Bush in there. UNNECESSARY!!!! W. Bush did what should have been done a long time ago! Our country has become so Pussyfied!!! Damn Liberal bastards!!!!

[ChevyGirl104]

@mblietz Amen

[stalker1647]

Thank you for posting this. This video backs up the intent of the song perfectly. I worked Humanitarian Relief Operations in Africa and Asia for almost ten years. I often turn this song off when I hear it now, because of the nightmares and flashbacks it causes me....it is a good sentiment, but so many Americans can't even begin to understand it.

[BooxoBoo]

Why does a rapper have to ruin everything? This song has to have an important message and i cant tell a word he's saying :@

[BoyGenteel]

Thanks for posting this, Kristin. This may be the most important Christmas song.

I just wish to point something out about the facts you put at the end of this. You may disagree with the war in Iraq, as many do, but even some of George W. Bush's critics have praised him for everything he's done for the people of Africa, in fighting disease, hunger and poverty.

[hollygcren]

who's cold enough to dislike this? c'mon guys, have a heart.

[ThreeStarWolfie]

This video is completely heart shattering....

[10chav10]

Is it me or is Dido's voice too sexy?

[damianobrien124]

wow 8 pple have no souls:O

[LauraGizmoDory]

i wanna be an actress, not for fame if that dream were to come true as ive been hoping since i was 6 i'm now 18 and ever since i was younger i said if i was a rich actress my money would go to all the children that are suffering and starving in the world ... i hope i can do that one day <3

[ThePoweller4]

@LauraGizmoDory attenion seeker

[LauraGizmoDory]

@ThePoweller4 How is that attension seeking... ? :s ..

[MPL029]

@LauraGizmoDory you can do that without being a "rich actress"

[LauraGizmoDory]

@MPL029 not if u come from a poor family and live with ur parents who cant afford charity ...... thanks.

[chia208uk]

@LauraGizmoDory the money will consume you and you will only donate a fraction of what you earn.

#you'llsee #justsaying #goodluck

[xanderdude123]

This version is utter shite

The original was beast

[annemariedrongo]

I Started crying :'(

[ryhorn100]

30 million die of hunger a year? Fuck me, that's like half the population of the UK!

[vickyflamish11]

True Love...Peace.. Life.. Feeling and Joy for all the hearts.. It's my dream.. It was also of my Girl and my daughter,, she never my arrived.. Leukemia.. But.. We love all the world together and forever.. Fanny I hope to arrive in that your Heaven earlier..

Hi My hearts..

Love is a many splendour thing.. really

Ludo

[rbsvy91368]

Not good at all. The original one was better. No rap in the original. RAP SUCKS! Plus few blacks were in the original which made it more better. We are the World was good but not as good as the original Band Aid 2

[ryhorn100]

@rbsvy91368 Well look, I can't stand rap either, but at least it was used for a good cause here. Dizzee Rascal's rap part wasn't about anything stupid and meaningless (which was what those guys only ever sing about these days). It was an attempt to get a message across. Plus, back when this version was done, there was a decent variety of music genres in the mainstream, unlike today. If they did another version of Do They Know It's Christmas? this year, THAT would be a fuck-up.

[Commy01]

@rbsvy91368 The original song was all about helping African, and the Africans.....yet you come on here saying that having fewer black people made the original better....I don't see the logic.

[Koolner77]

1:12 Fran Healy <3

[AthClaith]

i can see, and have seen a lot while serving the army, but i just can't prevent tears rolling over my cheeks, i dunno why?

[montel111]

This video makes me want to donate RIGHT NOW!!! a picture is worth a thousand words!! I did not know this version was redone in 2004 until today!!!!!1

[GrannyGroovinGravity]

It's 3 seconds not 4

[drylaundry]

It's funny how they always redoing a song for the new generation and it's not good.the funny thing is I like many of the musicians here, but C'mon..this is just a bad version.I think they should write a new piece for this generation don't redo a perfect piece.

In the original you can tell everyone was having fun while making a statement, spontanious as well. This one just simply political & begging.

[denniswilsonfan]

I see alot of douchebags posting negatively about this song. Instead of coming up here and showing your asses do something responsible like going out and feeding the world. help those who cannot help themselves then you'll understand the truest form of love.

[armindee]

END THE IMF...

[jesseremson009]

This song is personally racist to me....."Tonight, thank God it's them instead of you"? Really? "The greatest gift they'll get this year is life"? Are you f*cking kidding me? Condescending, elitist, egotistical bullsh*t! I need to find who wrote this song and tie his ass in the basement of an abandoned building, feed him old meatloaf, and Mexcan tap water as rats are eating their way through his spine.

[grandmachristine42]

@jesseremson009 Yes. I've spent hours this a.m. looking for a spoof of this I saw on YT last year..somethinbg about yeah mfers they know its christmas even without new cars anbd fancy jewlry you stupid assholes but I can't find it.

[DarthMakaveliSithMC]

@jesseremson009 I agree. And if it matters any, the guy who wrote this song -- Bob Geldof -- can't stand this song. I had problems with the lyrics as well, especially the "Tonight, thank God it's them instead of you." This was a seriously close-minded song, written and performed for white, Christian Europeans.

[smegmadiver22]

I didn't realise lack of snow at christmas was an indicator of hardship. By that logic, I should be getting donations from smug celebrity douches as well.

[sophie13795]

eventually, i want to somehow help with all this, its so sad to think were all at home opening presents and eating large amounts of food while their getting nothing, people who take the p*** out of these children are sick minded. i just wish i had enough money to help.

[jemnascimento]

@sophie13795  very good, you've got the point ....

[mollysangelique]

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[mollysangelique]

the,yellow,guy,not,depry,singi­ng,this,christmas,pray,is,doin­g,on,the,power,of,the,love,god­,works,always,but,you,must,on,­your,own,work,and,do,you,need,­to,do

[StuckinMusic]

black kids not getting no chicken

[oclover1000]

I prefer the 1984 version, but this one is also good. Great song!!

[bionicbigfoot]

Is that Chris Martin at the beginning?  Cool. Who's the bitch that follws him>?.

[tommy141092]

@bionicbigfoot dido i think

[DonRonNizzle]

@bionicbigfoot

It is, Dido is after him, not Dildo lol

[carlblow]

This is a very moving video, but I wish that you didn't have to put blame on 1 man, even if he is a President. The rest of the video is an indictment of us all for not helping and it transcends poitics. Why not include Hellywood, the movie stars, the Rock and Roll Industry and their negative influence on society, the alcohol and sports industries for the money that they waste and the damage they do? We also can blame people like me and you!

[Daniellekid]

write starving hand into google in images. it wont let me send the link..

[LaurenCuthbertson196]

going to africa tomorow to meet all they young kids feel actualy so sorry for them raised about £700 for them all cant wait !

[Spasser95]

This is the best song from 00:00 3:20, but the end is just not good. But I love the song until 3:20..

- the video is SO good!

[costas2102]

that's a video for all of us who live in peace and have everything and forget about those people who have completely nothing!! is a wonderful video. well well done to tha uploader!!

[loganlermanmad1]

this song is sooo touching :')

[maiseyxxx]

love this songggg xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx n its 16 sleeps till x mass xxx 2010

[89mastermike]

FEED THE SCOUSERS LET THEM NO ITS CHRISTMAS TIME

[MrAemandy]

The intentions are alright, the method used is wrong! Give a man a fish, he feeds for a day, give him a fishing net, he will feed himself and his family for generations. Don't give the money directly to the poor, use it to help them build a better lifestyle for themselves and their Families!

[pattyleto]

@MrAemandy totally agreed

[jarileigh]

@MrAemandy They DO give them things that are important for allowing them to "get on their feet" in the future, so to speak, Bob Geldof, who is responsible for this song, Live Aid, etc did a TREMENDOUS amount of research on this subject. The problem in the '80's was that DROUGHT killed all of their crops & livestock, leaving them with virtually nothing & no recourse. Read "Geldof in Africa" & you will see the ways he came up with to help them in the future.

[SoundOfSirensExeter]

We've done a similar thing with our version of this song, which we recorded during a radio interview. We'd appreciate your thoughts on it.

[SoundOfSirensExeter]

@SoundOfSirensExeter just realised, we've even used some of the same photographs.

[bennormo]

Thanks for posting this video. Very emotional watch that had me in bits. As you say...Never forget them.

[josswrexham]

This is a video I made to show that not all people celebrate Christmas like you do. Shouldnt that be like you and i do?

[MurderusMetalHead666]

th guy hu tuk th picture of d vulcher waitin to eat th baby, he hung himself of depression 3 munfs later

[MurderusMetalHead666]

wy is it in half

[selenagomez3113]

people reach. you should think about poor and need help............ this song is somuch mean to everyone, want to help...............

[Ibrahimovic132]

Too awesome for words

[JadesVidz]

4:26 is gut wrenching.

How is it fair that us in the western world are stuffing our faces with Mcdonalds and there are people just an ocean away dying of starvation?

[xhappysmileyx]

@JadesVidz - Yeah its horrible, but you cant say that people in certain places are stuffing their faces with mcdonalds/food.

People are doing their best to help these 3rd world countries, but why shouldnt other people not eat food because some people in the world cant. Its not those people starving those people, its the way of life in those countries...

Its not just stavation killing, its illness and way of life... no one can prevent it. 

[JadesVidz]

@xhappysmileyx Thats very true. But alot of people choose to be ignorant of other countries simply because they are comfortable in theirs. We have the power to find a way to equality. Its not fair im sitting on a sofa with a cuppa and my laptop while people half way round the world have no roof over their head. All we can do is give money, its up to the governments of the world to think fairness not finance.

[princeofpointless]

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[welshrich95]

What a Brutal Ending... Shit Myself :)

[audveltadmuna]

who takes pictures of starving people instead of helping them

[joshuaf14life]

who cares about them god just trying to make us feel bad on a holiday were everything is happy

[TheMightyzoltan]

No one takes anything tangiable with them when they leave this earth. Leaders often forget that. Only thing that goes with you are your deeds. It does not matter if you believe in the afterlife or not. It matters how you are revered in and after this life that counts.

[lostforwords22]

@tonightwefly that would totally be a solution, if people in 3rd world countries had sex education and access to contraception. sadly, it's just not that simple

[butterflybabe666]

@tonightwefly  so that solves their hunger and poverty? clap clap. heartless.

[TheMutzNutz2007]

@tonightwefly i 100% agree .. it so selfish

[MyWorldIsPurple]

@tonightwefly What the FUCk mate?

[MyWorldIsPurple]

@tonightwefly Yes.... That's how I read your stupid ass comment.

[MyWorldIsPurple]

@tonightwefly I didn't say it was stupid, did I. It is just an ignorant and disgusting point of view you have.

[itsclairey]

@tonightwefly There are many different reasons people in poverty have children, Google it before you write another insensitive, inappropriate comment like that! Everyone knows education and money are the only things that will change the situation.

[GabzListenClosely95]

@tonightwefly that's kinda mean!

[DustyTheFireman]

@tonightwefly you idiot some of the women get raped its not always there choice to have a baby and if more people were to just give a helping hand and not right insensitive comments things might be that bit better

[DustyTheFireman]

@tonightwefly again your an idiot read the comment again i said its not always there choice and the SOME not all but SOME women are raped

[rossi19931]

@tonightwefly true tho they might b major horny lol at it like rabbits

[TheChimpyJet]

@tonightwefly A few problems with your idea - the infant mortality rate in places like that is so high that women tend to have many children so that the chances of having a surviving child is higher, which brings us onto the next point; families need people to bring in income, and so have larger families to provide such income and to look after them when they get elderly. So your point isn't really valid at all.

[captainlara98]

@tonightwefly That's a bit harsh.... :s x

[beccac19947]

My family is adopting a 14 year old boy from Africa. This song means so much to me.

[rossi19931]

@beccac19947 thats nice but they r replacing u lol im joking

[minipumpaan]

@beccac19947 Should be more of them out there. All hope to your family and I raise my glass for you.

[Lixiolott]

@beccac19947 That is so good of your family to do that and there should be more people like you out there :D xxxx

[anneseverine89]

Så utruleg bra, Kristine! Du er flink=)