Song
Do They Know It's Christmas?
by Band Aid
Do They Know It's Christmas? is a 1984 song by Band Aid, 3:44 long, which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Christmas song themes.
Released 1984 Hot 100 peak #13 · 9 weeks Length 3:44
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Charity single written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and recorded in November 1984 by the supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. It was the UK Christmas number one and became one of the best-selling singles in UK chart history.
Performance tips
- Perfect group number: split the famous solo lines among different singers like the original.
- Start soft and serious, then build the energy toward the big closing chant.
- Get the whole bar singing the final refrain together.
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Do They Know It's Christmas?" karaoke