Band Aid star defends song

What’s on TV this weekend: How Band Aid made ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
The Making Of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ 9pm, BBC Four. Some readers may be feeling their age when they realise it’s 40 years since Band Aid re
Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Geldof defended the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" saying that it had grown into an important piece of political discourse.
Band Aid’s Bob Geldof Defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' After Ed Sheeran Says His 'Personal Stance' on Song Has Changed
Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,
Band Aid star defends song as megamix is released
The 40th anniversary remake of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? has been unveiled, amid renewed discussion about the song's portrayal of Africa. The new "ultimate mix" blends vocals from several versions of the charity single that have been recorded over the years,
The story of Band Aid II, the Do They Know It’s Christmas? they tried to forget
With the 40th anniversary remix featuring nothing from 1989’s version, let’s take a deep dive into the big-selling charity single that no one remembers
Band Aid Team Defends “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” As New 40th Anniversary Megamix Is Released
In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A massive group of primarily young British stars — including Bono,
Rick Magee (opinion): Band Aid lyrics didn't age well, but we could use more of that optimism
Columnist Rick Magee reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Band Aid Christmas anthem "Do They Know It's Christmas?" ...
Is my original Band Aid 12-inch vinyl and Live Aid memorabilia worth much? DAN HATFIELD replies
The recent announcement of the new version of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? reminded me about the 12-inch version ...
Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single
Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single ...
Woke whingers slamming Band Aid reboot can absolutely do one this Christmas
Is there anything more boring, pretentious and petty than criticising a song that's trying to do some good in the world?
Band Aid saved my life after millions saw me starving to death on TV – here’s why critics like Ed Sheeran are wrong
SLOWLY shaking her head with disgust, Birhan Woldu is seething that her beloved Band Aid has come under attack. “That song ...
Ed Sheeran, Sir Bob Geldof and the Band Aid controversy — everything we know so far
The Band Aid drama rages on as Sir Bob Geldof has reportedly called Ed Sheeran after backlash over ‘damaging stereotypes’ in ...
‘You can’t learn if you’re hungry – thank god for Band Aid’ – how Ethiopian schoolkids are thriving thanks to charity
ARRIVING at the remote village school in the Tigray highlands, Band Aid icon Birhan Woldu is swamped by a sea of smiling ...
Band Aid sang ‘feed the world’ 40 years ago – where is hunger still an issue today?
The 40th-anniversary remake of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? charity hit was released on November 25. The new mix, ...
Band Aid 40: time to change the tune?
The 40th anniversary of Band Aid will bring with it a new opportunity to raise money for charity this Christmas. Over the ...
Moment BBC QT panellist brilliantly slaps down woke attack on Band Aid
Mariella Frostrup said people should be less concerned with Ed Sheeran "worrying about what he's going to say at dinner ...