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The original version of Do They Know It's Christmas was at the number 1 spot in 1984. It was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid II in 1989. This was a slightly different version of the original. Finally, it was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid 20 in 2004. Again the original version was changed to feature a rap section.
The original smash-hit version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid was released in 1984. New versions (with different musicians) of the song were recorded under the Band Aid moniker in 1989, 2004, and 2014.
1984, it was first released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984. It was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid II in 1989. This was a slightly different version of the original. Finally, it was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid 20 in 2004. Again the original version was changed to feature a rap section.
Because they were sexist
Paul Young
Who is is the first voice to be heard on the original recording of band aids Do they know it's christmas?
Probably the Band-Aid single 'Do they know it's Christmas' - in 1985/1986
Paul Young
In the UK it was Band Aid 20, with a re-release of the original Band Aid song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', which was no.1 in Christmas 1984. Band Aid 20 was made up entirely of new musical stars rather than the original line-up, except for Bono from U2. In the USA it was Snoop Dogg featuring Pharrell, with 'Drop It Like It's Hot'.
The original version of Do They Know It's Christmas was at the number 1 spot in 1984. It was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid II in 1989. This was a slightly different version of the original. Finally, it was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid 20 in 2004. Again the original version was changed to feature a rap section.
I'm not sure about worldwide sales but the biggest selling UK single is Do They Know It's Christmas by Band Aid.
1984
The original smash-hit version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid was released in 1984. New versions (with different musicians) of the song were recorded under the Band Aid moniker in 1989, 2004, and 2014.
1984, it was first released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984. It was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid II in 1989. This was a slightly different version of the original. Finally, it was also a number 1 hit for Band Aid 20 in 2004. Again the original version was changed to feature a rap section.
Because they were sexist
Band Aid - 'Do they know its christmas?' :D