Band Aid star defends song

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,
Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Singer-songwriter Bob Geldof defended the Band Aid song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" after singer Ed Sheeran distanced himself from the track's re-release. Geldof said that the song "allows us to have a cultural dialogue" about aid in Africa,
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,
Bob Geldof Stands by Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Release After Ed Sheeran Weighed in on Controversy
CNN This Morning, the Band Aid founder, 73, told anchor Kasie Hunt that he still stands by Band Aid's anniversary release of the song,
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 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 ...
Remake of Band Aid classic draws criticism from superstar singer
Singer Ed Sheeran says he didn't give permission for his vocals to be used on a remixed version of "Do They Know It's ...
‘White saviours’ and warlords: Inside the Band Aid backlash
It is, perhaps, appropriate that a singer who is often accused of being unoriginal caused a media firestorm by levelling ...
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Queen drummer Roger Taylor slams Band Aid critics ‘They need their heads examined’
Meanwhile, the latest remix of the first three versions, Band Aid 40, has released and Ed Sheeran has said he did not give ...
Band Aid Founder Bob Geldof Slams Ed Sheeran’s “Wealthy-World Argument” About Record’s Wrongs
The Boomtown Rats singer responded to Sheeran's statement this week that he would have refused to participate.
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Bob Geldof reminisces about Band Aid 1984 and addresses Ed Sheeran comments: 'We'll work it out'
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn are releasing an ultimate compilation of all Band Aid versions to commemorate the ...
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 ...
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What is Band Aid 40? The charity Christmas single that's causing controversy
Sheeran recorded vocals for Band Aid 30 back in 2014, alongside One Direction, Sam Smith, Rita Ora and Ellie Goulding. But he says that, had he been approached about this year’s remix ...