Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid

First released: Dec 1984, Length: 3:45

Creators (43)

Instruments

1. Andy Taylor (25 Nov 1984) guitar
2. John Taylor (25 Nov 1984) bass guitar
3. Midge Ure (25 Nov 1984) keyboard
4. Phil Collins (25 Nov 1984) drums (drum set)

Vocals

1. Adam Clayton (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
2. Andy Taylor (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
3. Bob Geldof (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
4. Bono (25 Nov 1984)
5. Boy George (25 Nov 1984)
6. Chris Cross (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
7. Dennis “D.T.” Thomas (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
8. Francis Rossi (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
9. Gary Kemp (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
10. George Michael (25 Nov 1984)
11. Glenn Gregory (25 Nov 1984)
12. James “J.T.” Taylor (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
13. Jody Watley (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
14. John Keeble (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
15. John Taylor (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
16. Johnnie Fingers (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
17. Jon Moss (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
18. Keren Woodward (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
19. Marilyn (25 Nov 1984)
20. Martin Kemp (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
21. Martyn Ware (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
22. Midge Ure (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
23. Nick Rhodes (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
24. Paul Weller (24 Nov 1984) other vocals
25. Paul Young (25 Nov 1984)
26. Pete Briquette (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
27. Phil Collins (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
28. Rick Parfitt (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
29. Robert “Kool” Bell (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
30. Roger Taylor (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
31. Sara Dallin (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
32. Simon Crowe (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
33. Simon Le Bon (25 Nov 1984)
34. Siobhan Fahey (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
35. Steve Norman (25 Nov 1984) other vocals
36. Sting (25 Nov 1984)
37. Tony Hadley (25 Nov 1984) other vocals

Programming

1. Midge Ure (25 Nov 1984)

Locations

Recorded At

1. SARM Studios (25 Nov 1984)

Works (1)

Recording Of

1. Do They Know It’s Christmas? (25 Nov 1984)
   

   Writer

   1. Bob Geldof
   2. Midge Ure

Releases containing this recording (50)

Official

Album - Compilation

1. Now That’s What I Call Music: The Christmas Tape 1985 Various Artists
2. The Christmas Compact Disc 1986 Various Artists
3. The Christmas Collection, Volume 2 1988 Various Artists
4. It's Christmas 18 Original Christmas Hits Nov 1989 Various Artists
5. The Greatest Hits of the 80s 1989 Various Artists
6. The Christmas Hit Collection, Volume 1 1989 Various Artists
7. It's Christmas Time 1991 Various Artists
8. Now This Is Christmas 1991 Various Artists
9. Rock Christmas 1991 Various Artists
10. Bravo Rock Christmas 1991 Various Artists
11. Bravo Rock Christmas 1991 Various Artists
12. It's Christmas Time 1992 Various Artists
13. Now This Is Christmas 1992 Various Artists
14. If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox 06 Mar 1993 Midge Ure & Ultravox club edition
15. Now That’s What I Call Music! 1984 23 Aug 1993 Various Artists
16. The Best Christmas... Ever! 1993 Various Artists
17. The Best Christmas... Ever! 1993 Various Artists
18. If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox 1993 Midge Ure & Ultravox
19. If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox 1993 Midge Ure & Ultravox price code F:PM 520
20. If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox 1993 Midge Ure & Ultravox
21. If I Was: The Very Best of Midge Ure & Ultravox 1993 Midge Ure & Ultravox price code f: pm
22. Here Is Christmas ’93 1993 Various Artists
23. All You Need Is X-Mas 1993 Various Artists
24. 100% Christmas 01 Nov 1994 Various Artists
25. That's Christmas 10 Nov 1994 Various Artists
26. Absolute More Christmas 1994 Various Artists
27. Absolute Christmas 1994 Various Artists
28. Rock Christmas: Best Of 1995 Various Artists
29. Christmas Wishes 1995 Various Artists
30. Most Wanted Julehits 1995 Various Artists
31. The No. 1 Christmas Album 09 Dec 1996 Various Artists
32. Shine On the 80's Volume II 1996 Various Artists
33. Superstar Christmas 14 Oct 1997 Various Artists
34. The Best Christmas Album in the World…Ever! 03 Nov 1997 Various Artists
35. The No.1 Christmas Album 1997 Various Artists
36. The Ultimate Christmas Collection 16 Nov 1998 Various Artists
37. 100% Christmas: The Season’s Finest Songs, Volume 2 1998 Various Artists
38. The All Time Greatest Christmas Songs 1999 Various Artists
39. Christmas: The Album 11 Apr 2000 Various Artists
40. The Best Christmas Album in the World... Ever! 2000 30 Oct 2000 Various Artists
41. Rock Christmas: The Very Best Of 17 Nov 2000 Various Artists
42. Now! The Christmas Album 27 Nov 2000 Various Artists
43. KnuffelKerst 15 Dec 2000 Various Artists
44. Absolute Christmas 2000 2000 Various Artists

Single

1. Do They Know It’s Christmas? Dec 1984 Band Aid
2. Do They Know It's Christmas? 1985 Band Aid
3. Do They Know It's Christmas? 21 Nov 1997 Band Aid

Promotion

Album

1. Rarities on Compact Disc: A Holiday Happening, Volume 8 1991 Various Artists