Band Aid 30_ A Vocal Breakdown of _Do They Know It's Christmas__

Band Aid 30: A Vocal Breakdown of ”Do They Know It's Christmas?”

The 2014 version of ”Do They Know It's Christmas?” featured a star-studded lineup of artists, each contributing their unique vocal styles to different parts of the song. Here's a breakdown of who sang what in the Band Aid 30 recording:

One Direction opened the song with the iconic line, ”It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid.”

Ed Sheeran followed with, ”At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade.”

Rita Ora sang, ”And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy.”

Sam Smith continued with, ”Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time.”

Paloma Faith delivered the line, ”But say a prayer, pray for the other ones.”

Emeli Sand茅 sang, ”At Christmas time, it's hard but when you're having fun.”

Ellie Goulding contributed, ”There's a world outside your window, and it's a world of dread and fear.”

Bastille's Dan Smith sang, ”Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears.”

Chris Martin of Coldplay delivered, ”And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom.”

Bono, reprising his role from the original, sang the powerful line, ”Well, tonight thank God it's them instead of you.”

Seal contributed to the chorus along with other artists.

Sinead O'Connor delivered a solo line in the latter part of the song.

Olly Murs, Jessie Ware, and Fuse ODG also contributed vocals throughout the track.

The chorus, ”Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time again,” was sung collectively by the entire ensemble.

It's worth noting that the exact arrangement and individual contributions might vary slightly in different parts of the song, as many artists sang backing vocals or harmonies throughout. The production aimed to blend these diverse voices into a cohesive whole, creating a powerful ensemble performance that captured the spirit of the original while bringing a fresh energy to the cause.

The mix of established stars and newer artists helped to broaden the appeal of the song, reaching across different fan bases and generations. This strategic lineup contributed significantly to the song's commercial success and its ability to raise awareness about the Ebola crisis.