On christmas day during WW1, the British and German soldiers laid down their weapons and exited the trenches, they marched across the baroned battle lands, exhausted and drenched in filth and the blood of their fallen brothers.
They shook hands, ate and drunk together, shared a friendly game of Football and forgot all the hate and destruction of the months gone, and the months to come.
If even they, sworn enemies of war, could forget all hate, why can't we?
one of those iconic christmas songs. that gets stuck in your head in july. love that midge wrote this. wish he'd got more credit for it and all the good things he does in the world. the man is far too modest.
Does anyone know the singer at 1:39? I recognise him but I can't think of his name and none of the names on the Band Aid list seem to ring a bell for him.
This 1984 version is the best version of this song, hands down. It has the most soul and the synthesizers sound fantastic and it really adds to the dreamlike qualities of Christmas.
This is the real thing , please don´t let people take this away from you." We are the world " is nothing but a reap off of this song made a year before.
Yeah, this is the true kick-off by Bob Geldof. Live Aid started with this song, and "We are the world" was the way americans got on board. But they were all part of a great thing, back in th 80's.
Is it like this: Paul Young, 'Boy George', (Phil Collins on the drums), George Michael, Simon le Bon, Tony Hardley ... Sting, Bono and Simon le Bon?
elcaminodelrey 3 months ago
Twenty-six later and this is still the best!
mgk80031 1 year ago
On christmas day during WW1, the British and German soldiers laid down their weapons and exited the trenches, they marched across the baroned battle lands, exhausted and drenched in filth and the blood of their fallen brothers.
They shook hands, ate and drunk together, shared a friendly game of Football and forgot all the hate and destruction of the months gone, and the months to come.
If even they, sworn enemies of war, could forget all hate, why can't we?
2k10JD 1 year ago
Really the best version for me...maybe because I lived thru this time as a teenager when it became famous...just the intro gives me the goose bumps..
judelyn88 1 year ago
Yeah, they knew it was Christmas - the starving people were mainly Christians. This is moronic and tacky.
Dundlele 1 year ago
1 person doesn't know it's Christmas.
IlyssaS 1 year ago
Midge Ure rules.
KingIgorros 1 year ago
one of those iconic christmas songs. that gets stuck in your head in july. love that midge wrote this. wish he'd got more credit for it and all the good things he does in the world. the man is far too modest.
TheSandsie13 1 year ago
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TheSandsie13 1 year ago
Does anyone know the singer at 1:39? I recognise him but I can't think of his name and none of the names on the Band Aid list seem to ring a bell for him.
Theaterfreak 2 years ago
It's the lead singer from the Style Council (and formerly of the Jam), Paul Weller
mongooz24 2 years ago
I knew it began with P! Thanks :D
Theaterfreak 2 years ago
@Theaterfreak You are welcome...I know how satisfying that can be...ahhhh
mongooz24 1 year ago
@mongooz24 Lol haha, I know the feeling. It was bugging me for AGES!
Theaterfreak 1 year ago
2:53 haha caught
lookie1992 2 years ago
We have the power to change the world not the politicians or militaries! Lets go for it!
We can call us Humans!
michipinkypati74 2 years ago
Merry Christmas everyone!! Let's all try and remember those less fortunate on the Christmas Day.
bubski1100 2 years ago 3
2004 is better. :] But w.e this is ok too i guess >.>
AlexSTALKED 2 years ago
Actually i lie..I don't like this one XD sorry.
AlexSTALKED 2 years ago
1:07- Sting SOO does not want to be there.
Robinhoodarch 2 years ago
BS!
humboldtus 2 years ago
This 1984 version is the best version of this song, hands down. It has the most soul and the synthesizers sound fantastic and it really adds to the dreamlike qualities of Christmas.
revokdaryl1 2 years ago 17
too short lol very nice song =D
deyomash 2 years ago
I agree. I always thought it should have been longer. Still my favorite contemporary Xmas song
humboldtus 2 years ago
they should make a new one with the latest singers
123DJ321 2 years ago
they have = it was rubbish tbh, Dizzie Rascall sang to fast and spoilt the mood.
jonomatt 2 years ago
i mean like a 2009/2010 version
123DJ321 2 years ago
I love this song. It doesn't matter who singing it....well, a little bit but I still love it ;)
Pjetur3710 2 years ago 2
<3
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Whippettussi 2 years ago
very nice song!
Prinsessan87 2 years ago
the best christmas song ever.bob from belgium :)
ftudexke 2 years ago 3
This is the real thing , please don´t let people take this away from you." We are the world " is nothing but a reap off of this song made a year before.
lamll 2 years ago
Yeah, this is the true kick-off by Bob Geldof. Live Aid started with this song, and "We are the world" was the way americans got on board. But they were all part of a great thing, back in th 80's.
fdvirtudes 2 years ago
SUPER BONO
55810082 2 years ago 2
bautyfull , the best of 1900-2009 :)
MERCFANS 2 years ago 2