"There's a world outside your window And it's a world of dread and fear." Still relevant after 39 years.

2023 who’s here like me, still listening to this jam. Legendary song 🎄🫶🤘

It has been 39 years and this song never ever gets old. Pure listening gold.

It's 2024. 40 years when this TIMELESS SONG, performed by the legends of the 1980's who came together for a common cause. I am so glad to have listened to the FIRST TIME it was released!

I remember watching this on MTV when it first was recorded Christmas 1984 I believe. Wow. Time has flown. I was in grade school.

This original version 100 times better that the 2014. The amount of passion and emotion all artists have put in singing is just so beautiful to watch and listen. Always brings tears to my eyes.

38 years later and this song still rules at this time. To see Sting, Bono and Simon Le Bon standing together like that singing together will never be replicated in today's world. Enjoy that the fact they are still singing today and sound great. The 80's are and were the best decade. There will never be another one like it.

Listening in 2023. Legends!!!!!!!! Today's artists can learn a lot from them.

This is my favorite version of this song. I wish radios would play this version.

I listen to this every Christmas. The nostalgia it awakens is more painful, stronger, with each passing year.

Christmas 2020 is coming and we all need a prayer 🙏 and a balloon 🎈 .."

Greatest Christmas song of all time.... Wishing everyone a jolly Christmas!!!

I'm not sure what's better. George Michael's voice or Phil Collins's drum playing. They're both amazing.

These were powerful rock stars of an era that will "never" be replicated.

Absolutely the Dream Team of iconic musicians, Incredible song for an Incredible cause !

Christmas 2019 is coming. After 35 years this song is still the best.

Rest in peace David Bowie and George Michael . I enjoy this wonderful song.

One of the most legendary Christmas tracks ever created, and what a legacy it has! Phil Collins carrying the drums, and an iconic George MIcheal, What a time! A Merry Christmas to all! Wishing you guys all the best, and a great start to the upcoming new year! Literally a Christmas track that'll never stop getting stuck in your head around this time of year, espically on Christmas day and it's been a blast ever since it was released! Reminds me of the great times, and how time flies, and how grateful I am for it. All the best. Feliz Natal, Happy Holidays! 🎄☃🎁👋

Today is Jan 5 2024... this Christmas will be 40 years since this amazing song blessed us all. Amazing what we can do when we work together! I'll be listening to this masterpiece thru the year as always. I hope everybody has a safe and Happy 2024. See you here in November 2024!!!

no one will ever duplicate this song,thanks for the artist ,the group band who participated it,it's almost 38 yrs and still playing

Christmas 2021, grateful to hear this master piece

Some excellent modern versions of this exist but nothing beats the '84 cut

Boy George’s soulful voice makes me melt every-time I hear this! But all these musicians have immense talent ❤🎄❤️

After listening to this version a billion times in the last 36 years, I am constantly amazed by how David Bowie, like an Eagle swooping in for a kill, ALWAYS sends a massive chill down me the moment his voice over kicks in and crushes everything preceding it. What an absolute master class act that dude was.

OMG ..that awesome drumming by Phil Collins... bought this extended version,back in 1985..especially because of the drumming part in this version.. :)

Haunting voice of David Bowie strucked deep into our humanity... Always on my playlist every christmas season to remind me of my graces ,sense of gratitude and most importantly to share it.

I was only in elementary school, I can remember tearing at Bonos "thank God its them.." in particular. Even a 8 year old felt something in that

I was 15 yrs old when thus was recorded in now 52. Epic stuff .such great teenage memories .sad to think George Michael and David bowie are no longer here .phill collins on drums fantastic

4:57 to the end...goosebumps, tears and A GRATEFUL FEELING every single time!!!

Love George Michael and Boy George. He has such a unique voice. So much talent

1:30 Young Sting, Bono and Simon Le Bon together at one mic!? I dont think my female hormones can handle it! 😍😍😍

29 now, grew up listening to this specific version from an old homemade radio-taped cassette. This version and song is simply THE BEST

32 years and still sounds great. real artists.

Omygosh these voices... nobody has talent like this these days... so beautifully orchestrated, what a amazing project to help our fellow brothers and sisters across the globe.. It still gives me chills to hear....

All of these famous voices together in one place at one time needed a bonding force to make the song sound so good.....and that force was Phil Collins drums.....he was the glue to bring it to what it was.....close to perfect.....very close.....

Wow!!! I’ve never heard this version before!!! Where have I been? So glad they got Boy George singing more. Love hearing him. Let’s all have a Happy Holiday. And love one another. Blessed Be in 2023!!!

This song has John Taylors bass all over it. You can actually hear it clearer in this version. Love this song.

Boy George really has a nice voice. People don't always talk about him as they would George Michael, Bono, Simon Le Bon or Sting.

Can't believe it's been 38 years since this epic event took place! We will always remember these British artists coming together with a common and selfless goal to make the world a better place. God Bless Them All...Always!

It's just not the same now. Every singer involved is a legend.

32 years later - I still so love this video, the 80s were a high water mark for Brits and Irishmen, including a young Bono, Duran Duran, Boy George (my favorite), Freddie Mercury, Spandau Ballet,

2023 32 years old now and this song still brings tears to my eyes

Visit this song every year. Hard to believe David Bowie and George Michael are no longer with us. Makes me shed a few more tears on top of this heartfelt ballad for Africa. Just because it's 2018, please give and keep the plight to banish hunger going. Lord, Bless us Everyone ❤️

whenever I listen to this song I can't stop shedding tears. I was a little boy when it was released and still think it's a masterpiece. Who's with me in 2024?

Aaaah, what an EPIC era and what an EPIC time for British Pop! The nostalgia is real!

R.I.P. George Michael you were one of my hero's growing up with your music and your awesome voice 😧🙏

I get so happy when I hear the beginning of this song come on the radio!!

WHO ELSE is waiting this Covid stuff finally go away and celebrate Christmas-2020 with our family and loved ones, hug them, and listen to this thinking, thanks God I'm here.

Still the best version ever.

While we worry if our cup is half full or half empty, remember those with no cup at all. Merry Christmas.

It's 36 years later and if we ever needed another Band Aid, it's now in 2020. The division, hatred, pain and suffering is beyond comprehension and it'll take much more than a Band Aid to cure it but it would be a great start.

The best band collaboration and best Christmas song ever. Back in the 80's they were just heartthrobs, now they are icons.

Can't miss Christmas without this vintage hit! I was just a 10 year old kid when I first appreciated this song!

It always makes me cry whenever I hear this song😊...just beautiful ❤

This will be for ever one of the the best Christmas Songs....❤there will come what ever....

Iconic. Played this every Christmas Eve for 35 years. Stay well people!

OMG We were all so young.... Sad that the world has not changed to the better ever since.

I purchased this 45 and played it constantly because of this version on the “B” side. I loved hearing the speaking voices of the artists. Still loving it Christmas 2023.

David Bowie is like the voice of God. I cannot help but wonder ... now it’s Christmas 2020, are there more starving people in the world 36 years on?

Perhaps one of the greatest songs ever made

I love this song it has so many famous 80’s singers like George Michael, Phil Collins, David Bowie and Paul McCartney and they have famous bands aswell like Culture Club, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran!! 😁

Adam Clayton (U2), Phil Collins (Genesis, Solo), Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats), Steve Norman (Spandau Ballet), Chris Cross (Ultravox), John Taylor (Duran Duran), Paul Young, Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), Glenn Gregory (Heaven 17), Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran), Simon Crowe (Boomtown Rats), Marilyn, Keren Woodward (Bananarama), Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Jody Watley (Shalamar), Bono (U2), Paul Weller (The Style Council), James 'J.T.' Taylor (Kool & The Gang), George Michael (Wham!), Midge Ure (Ultravox), Martyn Ware (Heaven 17), John Keeble (Spandau Ballet), Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Roger Taylor (Duran Duran), Sarah Dallin (Bananarama), Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama), Pete Briquette (Boomtown Rats), Francis Rossi (Status Quo), Robert 'Kool' Bell (Kool & The Gang), Dennis J. T. Thomas (Kool & The Gang), Andy Taylor (Duran Duran), Jon Moss (Culture Club), Sting (The Police), Rick Parfitt (Status Quo), Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Johnny Fingers (Boomtown Rats), David Bowie, Boy George (Culture Club), Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood), Paul Mccartney, Stuart Adamson (Big Country), Bruce Watson (Big Country), Tony Butler (Big Country), Mark Brzezicki (Big Country)

What a beautiful and soul stirring Christmas 🎄 song sung by all these talented artists ❤

I never noticed that this version was not only longer but different by the way that the voices are more isolated. George Michael and Simon Lebon are not overlapping in the transition, Sting has his solo moment, and we hear more of Boy George’s voice, whom arguably have the greatest voice in that song, with the ever great George Michael. Boy George literally gives me goosebumps. He’s so in it, he’s owning the song. Legends! ❤

They knew how to make a great Christmas song in the 80's! My fav decade of music! :-)

All of the best to make one great song. Bono’s voice gives me major chills. Loving them all.

39 years to to the date this song started. I’m happy they did it.

The soul of this song gives me goosebumps. This is the most powerful song ever recorded. It paved the way for live aid, and if you know how big it was, you will surely agree. It has not been duplicated even to this day. Happy christmas to all 🎉♥️👍

It's 2022 and the bells still give me the same goosebumps... RIP David and George PS - It only took me all these years to realise that Sting sings the line with "sting" in it... not sure if it was intentional or not, but cute nevertheless

❤❤❤❤❤❤ My FAVORITE Christmas song 🎧. Play it everyday 20 times a day during December.. wasn’t born when it’s was release. My parents always play the regular version,, I love this version.. miss you David Bowie, miss you George Michael.

Una canción que recorrió el mundo con un mensaje de esperanza y solidaridad para aquellos que mas lo necesitan. Thanks Band Aid

One of the best Christmas tune of all time..loved it here in the Philippines..👍📀💿🇵🇭💖

It chokes me up each time i see and hear this video. I remember the day all radio stations played it at the same time same day! Goosebumps all over me! So sad ... so many gone! Best group ever! I refuse to hear the newbies trying to even go near to these artists...when singers used to really sing... Merry Christmas 2019

Feed the World !!! The 80s were so unique and iconic !!! The best time in music !!!

Their all good, but Boy George’s smooth vocals add so much to the lot!

38 years on, and this is the best musical artist collaboration for a Christmas song.

It's amazing how this song is now 30 Years old and I still get chills. Sadly how much has Africa or the World changed even with all of the money raised for a noble cause. Merry Christmas to the World regardless of religion.

My wish this year - this song, new recorded, included everyone who wants to sing. Let us keep together and stay well.

This should be number 1 in Christmas week, more relevant and truly has the spirit of Christmas

Thank you Bob for the last 38 years, remembering my youth and thoughts which are essential at christmas time. All the best to you and Midge.

More than 30 Years..and it still works every Christmas Time again..X-mas miracle....

Some of the best singers of all time.....there is good in people love ya 1984!!

Simply wonderful. Some dearly departed, some we are still blessed with hearing their voices. What an era and I’m lucky to have lived during this time.

Nothing compares to or beats this original 1984 version!!!!!!! It still goes strong after 34 years!!!!!!!

2019 is coming... still the best xmas song ever in the whole planet... 3😍😍😍😍

One of the most empowering songs ever . They were so so young We miss George Micheal and love Boy George and Phils drumming.

Absolute 80's magic! Merry Christmas everyone!!🎅

Christmas 2020 is approaching. There is pandemic but there is no reason for us not to celebrate the birth of Jesus! Thank God, we are surviving. This song from 1984 gives me hope that 2021 will be a greater and a better year for all of us. God bless everyone and stay alive!

Ancora oggi, dopo 38 anni ho i brividi quando l'ascolto. Non manca mai nelle mie feste natalizie.🎄 ❤🎄 Ho sentito e visto la rivisitazione, solo la musica e la Presenza di Bono la rendono ascoltabile.

The verison we all needed, As year by year goes, this track will always remain as one of the most legendary Christmas tracks ever created, and what a legacy it has! As literally there's one month left till Christmas, no better time to play it than now, one of the very few tracks that'll never get old, no matter how many times you play it, and still hits the heart, and the same since its release. Amazing how many iconic legends we have collaborating for this iconic hit. Phil Collins with his legendary passionate drumming skills, George Micheal, Sting, Boy George, Bob Geldolf, and many more! Sad to see that we're slowly losing them one by one, but lets all be grateful. All the best, hope everyone has a Merry Christmas, Feliz Natal, and Happy Holidays! 🎄☃🎁👋

How I recall both first watching this Video along with hearing this song for the first time at Christmastime of 1984 when it first came out,enjoying hear it too.

This song has become more significant and meaningful as years go by , nostalgic with a deep longing for some artists who are not with us anymore. Truly , one of the greatest Christmas songs ever written ! I miss George Michael .

This version is by far the best and should have been released as the original. Boy Georges voice was incredible in this version. I loved everyone else, except for Sting, he didnt do that great. This is why the 80s will go down as the best era in music. Some of the most naturally talented people came from this group. George Michael for example (God rest) didnt even need any type of tune or autotune, his voice is naturally phenomenal. Same with Boy George and Simon LeBon, most of them. Same thing with USA for Africa. Both great collab of 80s greats!!!

Can't go by any Christmas holiday without listening to Bob's famous work a song that gave us fans such a great nostalgic memories of the 80's

I'll sing this song in May, June, July, August, & Sept I don't even care. Heck I'll sing it all year long cuz let's face it; the less fortunate always deserve to be fed for sure.

I love the extended drum. It's amazing.

They can try every anniversary but you will never gather this kind of talent or iconic performers, as they did in 84.The only way to pay homage to this song or try to copy it is to bring everyone back, this 30th anniversary.Whenever I watch the making of ...I am in awe that all these stars were able to come together and make it happen MERRY CHRISTMAS and thank-you Katya

Love this extended version and the original 1984 cut. 35 years later, still my favorite Christmas song. God bless everyone and have a Happy Christmas🎅🎁🙏🏽💖

The absolute best song ever. So many memories take me back to 1984.

30 yrs after and I still get chills hearing it . Amazing song amazing singers the whole lot !!