Geldof welcomes the stars of Band Aid 30 into the recording studio

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When the song was originally released 30 years ago, a number of today's biggest pop acts weren't even born.​

But Bob Geldof openly welcomed in the likes of Rita Ora and the world's biggest boyband One Direction (who had the world's biggest-selling album in 2013) as he re-recorded his classic charity track Do They Know It's Christmas? in London today in aid of the Ebola crisis appeal. The song's lyrics have been slightly changed to reflect the Ebola crisis and it is the favourite, for a record fourth time, to take the UK's coveted Christmas No1 slot, having also been Christmas No1 in 1984 (the year of the original Band Aid), 1989 (Band Aid II), and 2004 (Band Aid 20)​

Irish star Bob was among the first to arrive, looking upbeat as he carried a large olive-coloured bag past an assembled crowd while making his way into Notting Hill's Sarm Studios for Band Aid 30.​

Also arriving well before 10am were 1D's Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne, who were among the stars hand-picked to record the classic track, re-purposed to benefit those affected by West Africa's ongoing Ebola crisis.​

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin showed up a little later flashing a smile at fans and photographers. ​

Also to take part in Band Aid 30 is, of course, that Irishman who is well-known for telling us to give to charity whilst he himself lives in tax exile - Bono.​

Welcome to the group! Bob Geldof leads a host of new stars into the studio to re-record classic charity track for Band Aid - but not before their morning round of coffee



When the song was originally released 30 years ago, a number of today's biggest pop acts weren't even born. But Bob Geldof openly welcomed in the likes of Rita Ora (bottom left) and pop heart-throbs One Direction (Harry Styles, top left) as he re-recorded his classic charity track Do They Know It's Christmas? in London's Notting Hill today. Geldof (pictured centre with co-writer Midge Ure) was among the first to arrive, looking upbeat as he made his way into Notting Hill's Sarm Studios ahead of Ellie Goulding (top right) and Coldplay's Chris Martin (bottom right). U2 frontman Bono (inset bottom), who was part of the original recording arrived late for the session after his flight was delayed. Starbucks drinks that were delivered to the studio in crates (inset top) kept the stars energised as they recorded the track, set to be released on Monday.

Bob Geldof welcomes a host of new stars into his Band Aid supergroup as they descend on London studio to re-record classic charity track | Daily Mail Online


The classic song's lyrics have been changed slightly to reflect the Ebola crisis in West Africa. It is the favourite to be Christmas No1 for the fourth time, having taken that coveted title in 1984 (the year of the original Band Aid), 1989 (Band Aid II), and 2004 (Band Aid 20)​
 
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Pre-orders of the new Band Aid single have been "manic" since its unveiling, organiser Bob Geldof has revealed.

The musician and campaigner admitted he had been "a bit nervous" but said the response had been "extraordinary".

"From what we've seen from iTunes it's gone bonkers," the Irishman told Radio 4's Today programme on Monday. "Within four or five minutes we had a million quid."

One Direction and Ed Sheeran are among the performers on Do They Know It's Christmas? to tackle Ebola. The classic song's lyrics have been changed slightly to reflect the Ebola crisis.

Geldof praised Britain for its charitable efforts, but attacked countries like Germany.

"I love living in this country at moments like this," he said, saying the UK "led the world" in this form of charity campaigning.

Geldof, however, was critical of Germany's response to the crisis, saying its leaders were not "doing enough" to tackle the epidemic.

"The most powerful economy in Europe are laggards and they shouldn't be," the 63-year-old told Radio 4's Sarah Montague.

The song is now favourite to take the coveted title of Christmas Number One in the UK for a record fourth time, having taken that title in 1984 (the original Band Aid), 1989 (Band Aid II) and 2004 (Band Aid 20).

Band Aid single sales 'extraordinary' says Bob Geldof

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Band Aid 30 are:

Bob Geldof (organiser)
Midge Ure (organiser)
Paul Epworth (producer)

Vocals:

Angelique Kidjo
Disclosure
Paloma Faith
Fuse ODG
Chris Martin
Underworld
Jessie Ware
Joe Sugg
Zoe Sugg
Alfie Deyes
One Direction
Sinead O'Connor
Ed Sheeran
Ellie Goulding
Sam Smith
Rita Ora
Bono
Chris Martin
Jessie Ware
Paloma Faith
Emeli Sande
Bastille
Elbow
Olly Murs
Seal
Clean Bandit

Drums:

Roger Taylor



The single's cover artwork is by artist Tracey Emin

Pre-orders of the new Band Aid single have been "manic" since its unveiling, organiser Bob Geldof has revealed.

The musician and campaigner admitted he had been "a bit nervous" but said the response had been "extraordinary".

"From what we've seen from iTunes it's gone bonkers," he told Radio 4's Today programme on Monday. "Within four or five minutes we had a million quid."

One Direction and Ed Sheeran are among the performers on Do They Know It's Christmas? to tackle Ebola.

A video for the song, re-recorded to raise money to tackle the crisis in West Africa, was shown on ITV's The X Factor on Sunday.

The track is now available to download at a cost of 99p. A CD version, costing £4, will be released in three weeks.

Also appearing on BBC Breakfast, Geldof said demand for the single had been "vast".

"We really can stop this... foul little plague," the Irishman continued, insisting that "100%" of proceeds would go towards the relief effort.

"I love living in this country at moments like this," he went on, saying the UK "led the world" in this form of charity campaigning.

The current outbreak of the deadly virus was first reported in March and has killed more than 5,000 people, almost all in West Africa.

Geldof and co-writer Midge Ure's first version of Do They Know It's Christmas? raised £8m for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith and Coldplay's Chris Martin also attended the recording of the song on Saturday.

According to reports, though, chart-topping singer Adele did not respond to a request to take part.


Adele's absence from the Band Aid 30 line-up has not gone unnoticed

Charity singles are also set to be recorded in the US, France and Germany, with Daft Punk and Carla Bruni among those said to be involved.

Geldof, however, was critical of Germany's response to the crisis, saying its leaders were not "doing enough" to tackle the epidemic.

"The most powerful economy in Europe are laggards and they shouldn't be," the 63-year-old told Radio 4's Sarah Montague.

"It's as dangerous for them as it is for us."

And here it is:

Band Aid 30: Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014)

Band Aid 30 - Do They Know It's Christmas? (2014) - YouTube


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Tecumsehsbones said:
If that crew dug into their pockets, they could come up with enough cash to have a pizza delivered to every person in Africa.
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Don't worry. The British people will dig into their pockets. When it comes to giving money to help the needy the British beat almost every other nation on Earth.
 
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What? No Boy George or the poofter from Wham?

I'll never forgive the Brits for unleashing Boy George on the planet.
 
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Tecumsehsbones said:
Asking if a mostly-Muslim population is aware that it's Christmas. Typical Brits.
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This is the discussion forum in which, every year, many threads are created wishing the posters a "Happy Eid" or a "Happy Diwali", despite the fact that the numbers of Muslims and Hindus on this forum can probably be counted on one hand.

Plus, if the Muzzies of West Africa aren't aware of when it's Christmas then it's time they took their heads out of their arses.

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What? No Boy George or the poofter from Wham?

I'll never forgive the Brits for unleashing Boy George on the planet.
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No Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran or Jody Watley, either, all of whom appeared in the original Band Aid song in 1984. Although we have to remember that it isn't the Eighties anymore. It's the Tens. I suppose old Geldof wanted the artists who are currently big and popular with the kids.
 
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