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A song that's sure to evoke emotion - either a bile-inducing hatred for Bob Geldof, or the feeling that we just must, somehow, save the world with music. MusicRadar’s plumping for the latter! Band Aid may have numerous flaws (Simon Le Bon's horrific over-singing of the oh-so-evocative line "but when you're having fun" to name but one) but the immediacy of the recording and (overall) sincerity of the cause shine through.

Written by: Bob Geldof, Midge Ure

Listen: Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?

Buy: Do They Know It's Christmas?| Live Aid 1985 DVD

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"The ubiquitous Band Aid…" (Thanks, bbcoz)

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