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Do you remember where you were when Band Aid hit the press, and launched Do They Know It's Christmas? What were you doing? Did you have a favourite artist who took part? Maybe you were the first person in your street to buy the single? Maybe it inspired you to help feed the world? Fill in the form below with your comments and we'll post as many of them on the site as we can. Click here to send us your stories.
YOUR COMMENTS
I was 9 years old but still vividly remember Bob and that speech to Maggie Thatcher telling her to not charge VAT on the sale of the records. Even at that age that coverage made such an impact. My favourite singer was Boy george and my mum's favourite was Sting.
Cat, Dundee
At the time the record was released, I was on a tour of duty in Northern Ireland. It was sang by all the soldiers, and we were always humming or whistling the tune on patrol. We also believed that it helped with our situation to keep things calm and it was a very quiet month for us. Every body has their own troubles, but to see the suffering and pain, all the children, families were going through was overwhelming, And all the stars getting together was so inspiring. It brought all races, religions, creeds, colours together, to help.
Syd Hoyle, Midsomer-Norton, Radstock.
I had not long given birth to a healthy baby girl when I first heard the Band Aid single and I vividly remember being moved to tears at the plight of the starving children in Ethiopia. I went out with my baby to buy the single - then played it over and over. My baby is now 20 and I shall be buying the record for her for Christmas.
Ruth Smith, Leyland, Lancashire
I was living in Holland when "Do they know it's Christmas" first came out. In 1984 i was aged 10 and having a great time living oversea's for the first time, as both my parents were in the RAF. My father was working on the squadron which help deliver Aid to those countries who need it, at the time.
Mark Rowley, High Wycombe
Gosh, what nostalgia!! I was in the 2nd year of my secondary school when the music industry shook the world with this song.I bought it 2 weeks before Christmas 1984 and couldn't wait to play it. I still have the 45" but cannot listen to it as I don't have a record player anymore! All the artists were great and as for many who lived through the eighties, we had some really great artists playing really good music. I still cry when I listen to it as it brings back poignant memories of Michael Burke's report, and all those who suffered terribly. Let's raise our glasses to the single out again, although I must say that I am faithful and will not buy the single because I don't like any of the new artists!! Sorry...
Gloria, Italy
I don't remember exactly where I was when I first heard the Band Aid Christmas single. Probably with my girl friend who lived next door. But I remember thinking what a brilliant idea. I went into town to the local music shop and paid for 12 copies and took just one home with me.
Nick Bay, Hitchin
I was only 6 months old when Band Aid first hit the press so I only found out about it when I was older.I bought Band Aid 20 today as its going to a very good cause.
Melissa Conti, Loughton,Essex
I was 13 and every artist involved in Band Aid was massive. I remember the news clip in particular played over and over and Bob Geldof being so passionate. We were all involved with fund raising in some way or another for Africa and our school raised loads of money. A presenter from Blue Peter came to collect the cheque and we sang Feed the World over and over again in the Assembly hall. It became a real anthem and still gives me shivers. My 5 year old daughter started singing it yesterday. Who would have thought 20 years ago that in 2004 a gang of pop stars would yet again be bringing Africa to the world's attention.
Ros Street, South Wales
I first heard about Band Aid on the BBC World Service. I was a newly qualified teacher who had volunteered to go out to Malawi and teach in a secondary school. Suddenly my relatives and friends began to understand something of why I'd travelled thousands of miles away from home. It was another two years before I heard the song properly without the hiss and flutter which accompanied most World Service broadcasts!
Steve Chapman, Sheffield
Not sure about Band Aid single but my daughter was born on Live Aid Day so I'll never forget that date.
Ian Hudson,Bishops Stortford
I remember catching the bus to the pub on Christmas Eve 1984 age 16 with my first boyfriend and his sister - sitting on the top deck on the back row of seats - of course and singing "Do they know it's Christmas" all the way. Other people on the bus of all ages joined in with us, I can picture it to this day.
Catriona, London
Being a lifelong fan of Midge Ure, I followed the Band Aid story closely from start to finish, and couldn't wait to get to the shops to buy both the 7" & 12". Though myself and lots of Midge fans believe that he never got the recommendation for the song that he deserved. Maybe now is the time to put this right, its not too late for that gong!!
Jacy, Teeside
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