Pausenmusik vom 19.–23. Dezember 2011

Band Aid
Do they know it’s Christmas?

Band Aid (Wortspiel des Markennamens eines Heftpflasters und den englischen Wörtern für Mu-sikgruppe und Hilfe) war ein Bandprojekt internationaler Popstars, das im Jahr 1984 von Bob Geldof und Midge Ure mit dem Ziel gegründet wurde, Geld für die Opfer der Hungersnot in Äthiopien zu sammeln. Am 29. November 1984 wurde die Single «Do They Know It’s Christmas?» in Grossbritannien veröffentlicht. Der Song erreichte in 13 Ländern Platz 1. Nach dem Erfolg von Band Aid organisierte Bob Geldof am 13. Juli 1985 ein weltumspannendes Benefiz-Konzert Live Aid. Am ersten Band-Aid-Projekt wirkten u. a. Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Bono, George Michael, Sting, David Bowie, Boy George und Paul McCartney mit. (www.wikipedia.de) 

It's Christmas time, and there's no need to be afraid
At Christmas time, we let in light and we banish shade
And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy
Throw your arms around the world at Christmas time
But say a prayer to 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
Where nothing ever grows, no rain or rivers flow
Do they know it's Christmas time at all?
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
Feed the world
Feed the world, let them know it's Christmas time
And feed the world
let them know it's Christmas time
And feed the world
let them know it's Christmas time
And feed the world
let them know it's Christmas time...