busybeeburns Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Midge Ure reveals his line-up for charity single 20 years after original smash hit Midge Ure has revealed he wants Coldplay's Chris Martin and Tom Chaplin of Keane to sing the opening lines of the Band Aid III single. 'I fancy getting Coldplay and Keane to sit at facing pianos across the studio to open the song,' said Midge last night. 'Wouldn't that sound amazing? 'I spoke to Fran Healy of Travis yesterday and he's well up for taking part too.' Other big names signed up for the new version of charity hit Do They Know It's Christmas? include Noel Gallagher, Jamelia, The Darkness, Dido and Blur's Damon Albarn. Midge, who gave me a sneak preview of his dream for the new Band Aid project, said: 'I got in touch with Nigel Godrich, who is in Los Angeles working on Paul McCartney's new album, and he's agreed to produce the single. 'I'll oversee things and keep it within the realms of reasonable taste.' Midge co-wrote the song with ex-Boomtown Rat Bob Geldof after being inspired by Michael Buerk's harrowing news report on the famine in Ethiopia for BBC news. They recorded the track - recruiting star pals such as Duran Duran, Sting, Paul Weller, George Michael, Paul Young, Phil Collins and Boy George - in just 24 hours in London. It became the Christmas No.1 in 1984 and every penny from sales helped raise millions to buy supplies for starving children in Africa. Geldof even browbeat Margaret Thatcher to urge the Government to waive VAT on each single sold. At first she refused but the VAT cash was given as a donation to Band Aid after pressure from the public. Do They Know It's Christmas? was a hit for a second time in 1989 when the song was covered Kylie Minogue, Bros, Jason Donovan, Cliff Richard, Lisa Stansfield and Wet Wet Wet. Midge hasn't yet worked out exactly who will be the featured vocalists on the third version But Bono of U2 will be asked to recreate his original line: 'Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you.' Midge told me: 'There are only about 10 lines of lyrics that you can give to individual singers. 'It will just be very exciting to get all those different artists into the same room. That's what made the 1984 version so great. 'We could have recorded this new single without getting any of the bands together. When the BBC made their all-star version of Perfect Day each act recorded their parts separately. 'I'd rather not do that. There's something magical about the concept of Travis, Keane, Coldplay and The Darkness all being in the same room. 'That's what the fans want to see. Imagine being a fly-on-the-wall when Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn turn up.' mailfile Band Aid #The first Band Aid single - Do They Know It's Christmas? - was recorded on November 25, 1984. #Paul Young got the honour of singing the famous opening line. #Among the acts who featured were: Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Sting, Paul Weller, U2, Status Quo, Bananarama, Boy George, Phil Collins and Marilyn. mailfile Band Aid II# It was produced by Pete Waterman - who cancelled his wedding to work on the project. #He joined forces with Mick Stock and Matt Aitken to record the track on December 3, 1989. #Stars on the track included Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Bros, Cliff Richard, Wet Wet Wet, Sonia and Jimmy Somerville. Source: Sunday Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JaK- Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 i heard that there also trying to get Thom Yorke to do it aswell, now that would be cool :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evori Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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labell Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 darkness. hrm... :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Maria*~ Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 yeah the darkness... hmmmm... But I do think that it is giving a good example! Two bands that aren't exactly hunky dory with each other working together for charity. It's a good thing I'd say! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 :cool: Band Aid - Do they know it´s Christmas ? (Bob Geldorf/Midge Ure) (Mixed by: Trevor Horn) It's Christmas time And there's no need to be afraid At Christmas time We let in life and we banish shade And in our world of plenty You can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world At Christmas time But say a prayer Pray for the other ones At Christmas time it‘s hard But when you're having fun There's a world outside your window And it's a world of dread and fear Where the only water flowing Is the bitter sting of tears And the Christmas bells that ring there Are the clanging chimes of doom Well, tonight thank God It's them instead of you And there won't be snow in Africa This Christmas time The greatest gift they'll get this year is life Oooh, where nothing ever grows No rain no rivers flow Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Ohoo... Here's to you - raise a glass for everyone Here's to them - underneath that burning sun Do they know it's Christmas time at all? Feed the world (ohoho...) Feed the world (ohoho...) Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Feed the world (ohoho...) Let them know it's Christmas time again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
°°°Morning°Glory°°° Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 man I love that song sooooo damn much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas_Man Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 i think you have to have the Darkness in there! i'm not really a fan of them myself, but others are! and if it'll make them buy the single then it's a good thing..Plus..remember!, Phil Collins & Boy George were on the first one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimixxx Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I saw a documentary on the making of the first Band Aid on BBC3 the other night...was rather interesting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrywoman Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 keane and coldplay.... together! Thats money right there.. their voices compliment each other.... I say yes!! :smug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breakfast_of_CHAMPION Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I am very excited about this project. When the first one came out, some of my favorite artists at the time performed, I can still remember seeing the video. Now, alot of my favorite artists are going to perform the song again and I can't wait, I hope they make a cheesy video for this one too! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Maria*~ Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 keane and coldplay.... together! Thats money right there.. their voices compliment each other.... I say yes!! :smug: you can say that again! :smug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrywoman Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 keane and coldplay.... together! Thats money right there.. their voices compliment each other.... I say yes!! :smug: you can say that again! :smug: um kay! keane and coldplay...together! Thats money right there..their voices compliment each other.... I say yes! :smug: ;) :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 :D Yay ! I love Tom's voice :D Speaking of Keane... I joined their board a ferw days ago :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrywoman Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 :D Yay ! I love Tom's voice :D Speaking of Keane... I joined their board a ferw days ago :) ooh! Its quite nice over there as well... ;) I havent visited there in a bit... I've been too busy on the Muse board, lovely place as well.. nice decor... but my heart will always belong to Coldplay... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 i have a login at the Muse board too.... haven´t been there in a loooooong time. they even sent me b-day greetings :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrywoman Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 haha! yea.. I heard they do that as well... I'm kinda hooked.. :embarrased: and excited!! My first live gig in ages.. and its MUSE!! woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evori Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBerry Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 haha! yea.. I heard they do that as well... I'm kinda hooked.. :embarrased: and excited!! My first live gig in ages.. and its MUSE!! woohoo! I dunno when I´m going to a Muse concert :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Maria*~ Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I hope soon sista! I really do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
°°°Morning°Glory°°° Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 whoa I'd like to have as much time as you - posting at several boards?? :stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Maria*~ Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Cool name Therry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrywoman Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 whoa I'd like to have as much time as you - posting at several boards?? :stunned: oh yea~~ its loads of fun... and I never get any work done at my job! :P :laugh3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Maria*~ Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 ^^^ heheheheh btw... good luck with those windows! LOL ;) :D :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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