Best "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

biko · 13-12-2005 7:34pm #1

Right, as most people know "Do They Know It's Christmas?" version 1 was released December 1984.

In 1989, a new line-up and re-recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas?".

In 2004 a third line-up re-recorded the song for the 20th anniversary.

IMO the original is the best, hands down. '89 and '04 are utter crap compared to it. The artists are not performing as well, the changes to the song to modernise it simply does not go - rant rant

But, am I right? Is there someone here that feel that '04 is sooo much better that "that lame old version"? Lets put it to the old vote...

Blisterman · 13-12-2005 7:37pm

Where's the option for, they're all crap?

Stompbox · 13-12-2005 7:38pm

I never heard the '89 one but the '84 one was by far the best.They were the only line up that actually put their hearts into it.

tinkerbell · 13-12-2005 7:39pm

I love the first one. The second one is good too (but not as good). The third one is utter tripe and should be banned.

meldrew · 13-12-2005 7:42pm

Its a crap song and all 3 versions are crap but at least its for a good cause

The Bollox · 13-12-2005 7:43pm

agree'd the first one was the best

Third_Echelon · 13-12-2005 7:43pm

Who cares in all honesty?

I kinda liked the 2004 version for some reason though...

Binomate · 13-12-2005 7:46pm

"We are the world" ftw!

The Bollox · 13-12-2005 7:49pm

Binomate wrote:

"We are the world" ftw!

deffo! kicks the other's ass!

Pigman II · 13-12-2005 7:51pm

I wonder if they're watching vids in Ethopia right now of the suffering caused throughout GB and Ireland as a result of having to listen to that song 15,000 times a day for 6 weeks.

"Well tonight thank god it's them instead of you!"

Mimikyu · 13-12-2005 7:57pm

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Sangre · 13-12-2005 8:03pm

The last one rocks.
It has a rap!!11!

HybridTech · 13-12-2005 10:26pm

Definitely '84. The rap ruins the newest version.

Devon · 14-12-2005 2:13pm

Without a doubt the 1984 one is FAR superior than 1989 or 2004. Last year most of the so-called artists were just there for cosmetic reasons, and not because they have any actual talent or presence. The 1989 one was just foul. There's a certain rawness to the original version that stands the test of time... plus it has Phil Collins in top form on the drums.

Steve_o · 14-12-2005 3:08pm

I like the '84 version, it may be a crap song but its for a good cause!!!

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