The original "Do They Know It's Christmas?" song, released in 1984 as part of the Live Aid charity initiative, raised approximately £8 million (around $13 million) for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song featured various prominent artists of the time and became one of the best-selling singles in UK chart history. The funds generated were crucial in providing immediate assistance during the famine crisis.
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The copyright for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid, released in 1984, is held by the song's co-writers, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. They wrote the song specifically to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The rights to the song have been managed by various music publishers over the years, but the original copyright remains with the creators.
reputed to be 14 million pounds!!
The second voice on the original Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was Paul Weller, the frontman of The Jam and a member of Style Council. The song, released in 1984, featured a number of prominent artists, and Weller's contribution was notable among them. The single aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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The copyright for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid, released in 1984, is held by the song's co-writers, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure. They wrote the song specifically to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The rights to the song have been managed by various music publishers over the years, but the original copyright remains with the creators.
reputed to be 14 million pounds!!
Paul Young
The original Band Aid single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" released in 1984, raised over £8 million (approximately $13 million at the time) for famine relief in Ethiopia. The initiative brought together numerous prominent British and Irish musicians to raise awareness and funds for the crisis. Subsequent re-releases and related efforts have continued to generate additional funds for charity.
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