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Band Aid 20

December 07, 2023

Band Aid 20 was the 2004 incarnation of the charity supergroup Band Aid. The group, which included Daniel Bedingfield, Dido, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Bono of U2, and Paul McCartney, re-recorded the 1984 song "Do They Know It's Christmas?", written by Band Aid organisers Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.

Band Aid 20
OriginUK
GenresChristmas
Years active2004 (2004)

Recording edit

The song was recorded on 14 November 2004, to benefit Sudan's troubled Darfur region, and was released that same month.[1] The single became the UK's biggest seller of 2004 as well as the Christmas number one.[2]

Bono and Paul McCartney were the only artists from the original Band Aid to lend their voices to Band Aid 20.[3] There was a reported dispute over the line 'Well tonight thank God it's them, instead of you', which Bono sang on the original version. Justin Hawkins, of The Darkness, laid down a version of the line, as did Robbie Williams, but Bono insisted on re-recording his version, which was eventually used on the record.[4]

Travis lead singer Fran Healy, who played guitar on the recording, said, "It's dead exciting. When [the 1984 version] was first recorded, I was 11 and I went everywhere looking for it and I couldn't find it, and now we're going to do the follow-up to it. It's going to be great, McCartney's doing it, Bono's going to sing his own line, [and] we're going to help out with some music, with Nigel Godrich, who produced the single. I really wanted to get Franz Ferdinand involved in it -- I think they're going to do it, although I haven't spoken to Midge Ure for about a week now."[3]

"Midge did a thumbnail sketch of the original with new music on it," Healy continued. "He's got the Darkness doing the guitars at the end, and he's changed the arrangement of it. He shipped that over to L.A. where Nigel was working with McCartney. If it turns out absolutely shit, it does not matter. What I will say is you've got to buy the record because it's the only record that's going to save lives this side of Christmas, and you can't ask for more than that."[3]

A special documentary titled Band Aid 20: Justice, Not Charity, which went behind-the-scenes of the new recording, was broadcast by BBC One on 6 December 2004.[5]

Release edit

The Band Aid 20 single was first played simultaneously on The Chris Moyles Show (on BBC Radio 1) and the breakfast shows on Virgin Radio and Capital Radio, at 8 am on 16 November 2004.[6] The music video was first broadcast in the UK simultaneously over multiple channels, including the five UK analogue terrestrial channels, at 5:55 pm on 18 November 2004, with an introduction by Madonna.[7]

One of the new ways to buy the song, by downloading it from the internet, hit a problem when Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store initially refused to supply it, due to their fixed-pricing policy. A partial solution was reached after a few days, enabling UK users to download the song at the standard iTunes price, with Apple donating an extra amount (equivalent to the price difference) to the Band Aid Trust.

The single sold 72,000 copies in the first 24 hours when it was released on 29 November 2004, and went straight in at No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 5 December 2004.[8] The CD version sold over 200,000 copies in the first week[8] and was the fastest-selling single of the year.[9] It stayed at No. 1 for Christmas and the week after, a total of four weeks, one week shorter than the 1984 original. It was the last single ever to sell a million physical copies in the UK[citation needed] as the format largely died out other than as a niche product.

The single was supported by companies such as the mobile entertainment provider, WebTV, which allowed customers to play and purchase the song and music video on their mobile phones. It could also be purchased with a bundle of tracks including both the original 1984 version and the 2004 version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?". HMV stores opened early to give customers more time to buy the single and staff wore Band Aid 20 shirts that said, "Have you bought your copy yet?". Prime Minister Tony Blair was seen picking up a copy of the charity single at an HMV store in Edinburgh.[10]

Critical reception edit

Band Aid 20's efforts met with mixed criticism. The BBC said the new generation of singers, who differed greatly from those that appeared on the 1984 original, endeavoured to fit their talents into a 20-year-old template resulting in an "anonymous" record.[11] The Guardian said the appearance of female singers was successful.[12]

Artwork edit

British artist Damien Hirst designed an intimidating cover for the Band Aid 20 single, featuring the grim reaper and a starving African child. However, this was later dropped after fears that it might scare children.

Participants edit

Organisers and producers:

Instruments:

Vocals:

References edit

  1. ^ "World premiere of Band Aid song". BBC News. 16 November 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  2. ^ Blatty, David (24 November 2014). . Biography. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  3. ^ a b c "Bono, McCartney Join Band Aid 20 Lineup". Billboard. 4 November 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Bono sings famous Band Aid line". BBC News. 17 November 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  5. ^ Simon, Jane (6 December 2004). "DOCUMENTARY: BAND AID 20 - JUSTICE, NOT CHARITY (10:35pm, BBC1)". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  6. ^ Press Association (16 November 2004). "Tears and melancholy as Band Aid rerun is broadcast". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  7. ^ Lepper, Joe (19 November 2004). "Band Aid 2004 video attracts 20m viewers on TV debut". Campaign. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  8. ^ a b Eames, Tom (18 November 2014). "15 pop facts you probably didn't know about Band Aid 20". Digital Spy. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  9. ^ "Band Aid 20 becomes fastest selling UK single of the year". breakingnews.ie. 30 November 2004. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Blair buys copies of new Band Aid". BBC News. 3 December 2004. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  11. ^ Chamberlain, Darryl (18 November 2004). "Band Aid 20's low-key style". BBC News. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  12. ^ Davies, Laura Lee (21 November 2004). "20 years on, and girl power drives Bob's Band Aid line-up". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2010.

External links edit

  • Official website

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Band Aid 20 was the 2004 incarnation of the charity supergroup Band Aid The group which included Daniel Bedingfield Dido Justin Hawkins of The Darkness Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead Chris Martin of Coldplay Bono of U2 and Paul McCartney re recorded the 1984 song Do They Know It s Christmas written by Band Aid organisers Bob Geldof and Midge Ure Band Aid 20OriginUKGenresChristmasYears active2004 2004 Contents 1 Recording 2 Release 3 Critical reception 4 Artwork 5 Participants 6 References 7 External linksRecording editThe song was recorded on 14 November 2004 to benefit Sudan s troubled Darfur region and was released that same month 1 The single became the UK s biggest seller of 2004 as well as the Christmas number one 2 Bono and Paul McCartney were the only artists from the original Band Aid to lend their voices to Band Aid 20 3 There was a reported dispute over the line Well tonight thank God it s them instead of you which Bono sang on the original version Justin Hawkins of The Darkness laid down a version of the line as did Robbie Williams but Bono insisted on re recording his version which was eventually used on the record 4 Travis lead singer Fran Healy who played guitar on the recording said It s dead exciting When the 1984 version was first recorded I was 11 and I went everywhere looking for it and I couldn t find it and now we re going to do the follow up to it It s going to be great McCartney s doing it Bono s going to sing his own line and we re going to help out with some music with Nigel Godrich who produced the single I really wanted to get Franz Ferdinand involved in it I think they re going to do it although I haven t spoken to Midge Ure for about a week now 3 Midge did a thumbnail sketch of the original with new music on it Healy continued He s got the Darkness doing the guitars at the end and he s changed the arrangement of it He shipped that over to L A where Nigel was working with McCartney If it turns out absolutely shit it does not matter What I will say is you ve got to buy the record because it s the only record that s going to save lives this side of Christmas and you can t ask for more than that 3 A special documentary titled Band Aid 20 Justice Not Charity which went behind the scenes of the new recording was broadcast by BBC One on 6 December 2004 5 Release editThe Band Aid 20 single was first played simultaneously on The Chris Moyles Show on BBC Radio 1 and the breakfast shows on Virgin Radio and Capital Radio at 8 am on 16 November 2004 6 The music video was first broadcast in the UK simultaneously over multiple channels including the five UK analogue terrestrial channels at 5 55 pm on 18 November 2004 with an introduction by Madonna 7 One of the new ways to buy the song by downloading it from the internet hit a problem when Apple Computer s iTunes Music Store initially refused to supply it due to their fixed pricing policy A partial solution was reached after a few days enabling UK users to download the song at the standard iTunes price with Apple donating an extra amount equivalent to the price difference to the Band Aid Trust The single sold 72 000 copies in the first 24 hours when it was released on 29 November 2004 and went straight in at No 1 in the UK Singles Chart on 5 December 2004 8 The CD version sold over 200 000 copies in the first week 8 and was the fastest selling single of the year 9 It stayed at No 1 for Christmas and the week after a total of four weeks one week shorter than the 1984 original It was the last single ever to sell a million physical copies in the UK citation needed as the format largely died out other than as a niche product The single was supported by companies such as the mobile entertainment provider WebTV which allowed customers to play and purchase the song and music video on their mobile phones It could also be purchased with a bundle of tracks including both the original 1984 version and the 2004 version of Do They Know It s Christmas HMV stores opened early to give customers more time to buy the single and staff wore Band Aid 20 shirts that said Have you bought your copy yet Prime Minister Tony Blair was seen picking up a copy of the charity single at an HMV store in Edinburgh 10 Critical reception editBand Aid 20 s efforts met with mixed criticism The BBC said the new generation of singers who differed greatly from those that appeared on the 1984 original endeavoured to fit their talents into a 20 year old template resulting in an anonymous record 11 The Guardian said the appearance of female singers was successful 12 Artwork editBritish artist Damien Hirst designed an intimidating cover for the Band Aid 20 single featuring the grim reaper and a starving African child However this was later dropped after fears that it might scare children Participants editOrganisers and producers Midge Ure organiser Nigel Godrich Radiohead Travis producer Bob Geldof producer Damon Albarn Blur Gorillaz Harry Sutcliffe sound engineerInstruments Danny Goffey Supergrass drums Thom Yorke piano and Jonny Greenwood guitar Radiohead Paul McCartney bass guitar Justin Hawkins and Dan Hawkins The Darkness guitar Phil Collins drums Genesis Vocals Tim Wheeler Ash Daniel Bedingfield Natasha Bedingfield Bono U2 Busted Cat Deeley Chris Martin Coldplay Dido performed separately from a studio in Melbourne Dizzee Rascal the only artist to add lyrics to the song Ms Dynamite Skye Edwards Morcheeba Estelle Grant Nicholas Feeder Neil Hannon The Divine Comedy Justin Hawkins The Darkness Jamelia Tom Chaplin Keane Tim Rice Oxley Keane Beverley Knight Lemar Shaznay Lewis formerly of All Saints Katie Melua Roisin Murphy formerly of Moloko Gary Lightbody Snow Patrol Rachel Stevens Joss Stone Sugababes Mutya Keisha and Heidi The Thrills Turin Brakes Robbie Williams performed separately from a studio in Los Angeles Will Young Fran Healy Travis References edit World premiere of Band Aid song BBC News 16 November 2004 Retrieved 16 December 2018 Blatty David 24 November 2014 Band Aid at 30 Still Rocking Out for a Cause Biography Archived from the original on 17 December 2018 Retrieved 16 December 2018 a b c Bono McCartney Join Band Aid 20 Lineup Billboard 4 November 2004 Retrieved 16 December 2018 Bono sings famous Band Aid line BBC News 17 November 2004 Retrieved 16 December 2018 Simon Jane 6 December 2004 DOCUMENTARY BAND AID 20 JUSTICE NOT CHARITY 10 35pm BBC1 Daily Mirror Retrieved 16 December 2018 Press Association 16 November 2004 Tears and melancholy as Band Aid rerun is broadcast The Guardian Retrieved 16 December 2018 Lepper Joe 19 November 2004 Band Aid 2004 video attracts 20m viewers on TV debut Campaign Retrieved 16 December 2018 a b Eames Tom 18 November 2014 15 pop facts you probably didn t know about Band Aid 20 Digital Spy Retrieved 16 December 2018 Band Aid 20 becomes fastest selling UK single of the year breakingnews ie 30 November 2004 Retrieved 16 December 2018 Blair buys copies of new Band Aid BBC News 3 December 2004 Retrieved 29 November 2018 Chamberlain Darryl 18 November 2004 Band Aid 20 s low key style BBC News Retrieved 11 February 2010 Davies Laura Lee 21 November 2004 20 years on and girl power drives Bob s Band Aid line up The Guardian Retrieved 11 February 2010 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Band Aid 20 amp oldid 1145996495, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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