This record annoys me. It is a) horrendous and is b) was supposed to be a charity record to earn money for Ethiopia in the 80s. Now it seems to be a song that people sing along on the radio to without a care and to remind you to buy Christmas presents. Why isn't this particular song laid to rest? Are royalties even still paid on it? In forty years will the retail shops go, "no royalties being paid now, we'll stop playing this one!".
The other day I was awoken by our radio station to it. It went off.
Next day I was awoken by my radio station to version 2. It went off.
I hate this song. Is annoying and I feel now it takes the piss.
They might as well write a song called, "It's Christmas, lets go shopping!". Would probably get played every year if they did. Simon Cowell - imagine the royalties!!!
2006-12-23 08:30:35 · 20 answers · asked by The Mole 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
In 198x whenever this was released, think was 1984-6 it had a purpose. Now its purpose seems to be to sell advertising and remind you to go shopping.
2006-12-23 08:36:07 · update #1
You're all cold and starving etc, never mind, remember to buy your Christmas presents! That's what it says to me.
2006-12-23 08:38:26 · update #2
Because people are so brainwashed to accept this rubbish as part of Christmas shopping, they probably don't even think twice on its meaning.
2006-12-23 08:39:55 · update #3
Hello,
The reason, in my opinion, is because singing and listening to 'feed the world' is just one of the many ways to extract spiritual energy from the masses at this time of year, namely winter solstice.The 'establishment' wants to create emotions of celebration and gift bearing because it wants you to rejoice in the rebirth of the SUN on the 25th December .
You are being conned on a vast scale.
You are also literally 'feeding the world' with spiritual energies at this time of year.Sadly its got nothing to do with good things assorted with what you perceive as christian values,
quite the opposite in fact.
The reason the song is played year after year is to ignite past memory of christmas time in you which will trigger you to automatically shop and celebrate without question, whether you want to or not.
You have literally been duped into surrendering your spirit to the sun.
read this
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http://matthew-delooze.blogspot.com/2006/12/so-is-this-christmas.html
best wishes
matt
2006-12-23 21:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by matthew d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a total dumb-a*s song anyway -
"There won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time" Well bloody good! If there was it would mean were on the edge of an environmental meltdown and we're all shagged!
"Do they know it's Christmas" Do they give a toss? Most of them aren't even christian so they really don't give a sod!
"feed the world" So the bugg*rs can carry on breeding like rabbits in an environment which cannot support them? Yeah, go for it!
Before you all start - I'm not racist / heartless etc. etc just realistic - I know charity is big business and alot of people make alot of money putting the thumbscrews on our conscience and only a small part of it ever finds the people it is meant to help.
Toss song, toss idea and as for Bob Geldof - self righteous egotistical media-whore self-appointed saviour of us all - sod off!
2006-12-23 08:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Probably because it's Christmas and therefore time to wheel out all the tunes with Christmas in the title (cue: Shaky, Slade, Wizzard) and any with bells on (East 17)
I think you ought to write 'It's Christmas, let's go shopping' and beat Cowell to it, make millions and millions of squid and be able to afford to be woken up by songs you like instead cos you're so rich you can buy your own radio station and choose all the songs!
2006-12-23 13:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by black cherry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our radio stations stopped their Christmas music at night as quickly as Christmas ended, yet i spotted in the present day that our substantial Christian music station remains mixing some stray Christmas songs in with their familiar format. i think of that's high quality till New Years, because of the fact it remains seen the holiday season.
2016-10-05 22:59:31 · answer #4 · answered by greenwell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What, it's Christmas? Again? Why didn't someone tell me - I've been wondering what all the crowds were doing in the shops. Is there still time to go shopping?
2006-12-23 08:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Worse, why do they keep playing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" every five minutes on the radio. I'm about to scream here...
2006-12-23 08:33:55 · answer #6 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had to listen to that song everyday for the past 4 weeks at work, it feels like it was played every other record, I'm sick of it.
2006-12-23 08:34:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm so happy they do - it's one of my all-time favorites and was recorded in the UK by some of the greatest artists of the '80s. This is in no way a selfish or hedonistic song. I understand that holiday routines get overly commercial, but even that is all up to people's perception. It's how you interpret the song that makes it annoying to you. I understand that completely, but I love this one. And hey, it's Geldof, it's the Boomtown Rats! It's Pink =) And yes, even he admits "The sole purpose of the song to use the power of celebrity to raise as much money as possible as quickly as possible. It had to be sufficiently well written to avoid putting off the pop stars from taking part." He knew it wasn't the greatest song in the world lyrically, but he had also visited Africa and seen the famine firsthand, and he wanted to send relief as quickly as possible. According to Wikipedia, "The single was released just before Christmas with the aim of raising money for the relief of the famine. Geldof's somewhat cautious hope was for 70,000 pounds. Ultimately, however, the song raised many millions of pounds and became the biggest-selling single in UK chart history." So, heck yeah, the lyrics were mainly rubbish, and you may despise Geldof, but the guy has at least given a great deal to charity and promotes social awareness. If you think he's an egotistical twit, so be it. I say, at least he's doing something. He has persuasiveness in that he is famous, and he attempts to do good by utilizing that (rather than just buying himself nights out at the club). It's ridiculous to put down the artist for promoting charitable causes. Geldof gets shat on all the time by people. Give the man a break; his wife left him for Michael Hutchence, he committed suicide, she committed suicide, he's life's been a bloody mess. If you really want to be upset with him, take his kids names to task, not his genorosity.
1. Yes, ALL of the proceeds and royalties go toward famine relief. The concerts the next year (1985) raised even more and even featured a reunited Led Zeppelin. David Bowie (I Love David Bowie) performed on the album's B-side as well.
2.The original Band Aid ensemble consisted of (in sleeve order):
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 Taylor
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 (Former member of 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 (Former member of The Beatles)
Stuart Adamson (Big Country)
Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Tony Butler (Big Country)
Mark Brzezicki (Big Country)
I mean, come on, there's got to be someone you like in there! Simply change the station if it bothers you. I'm not even religious, but I still love the voices and the hook, and the song reminds me of what the holidays SHOULD be about.
All the best. Stick with the rock stations.
2006-12-23 09:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by Me, Thrice-Baked 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's been way overplayed where I live too. I think its played so much because it has to do with Christmas and such and isn't super traditional. I can't stand it either.
2006-12-23 08:33:23 · answer #9 · answered by V.W. 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whoa! I know that our hometown radio station plays it to remind the people that there are less fortunate others out there and that we should be grateful for what we have. There are many of us who need these reminders.
2006-12-23 08:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋