Will Band Aid 40 Be the UK Christmas Number One Single?
Will Band Aid 40 Be the UK Christmas Number One Single?
The race for the UK Christmas number one single is on, and Band Aid 40 is a strong contender to claim the top spot this festive season.
It’s deemed a music feat by any musician or band, as claiming the coveted number one position is a tough challenge.
After all, they will need to fend off many feel-good Christmas songs or powerful messages to take the title.
So, will Band Aid 40’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas” be the UK Christmas number one single? Continue reading to see if it is likely to win.
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The New Version Could Push the Song to Number One
To mark Band Aid’s 40th anniversary, Trevor Horn has created a new version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” which features vocalists from the much-loved 1984 original, as well as from Band Aid 20 in 2003 and Band Aid 30 in 2014.
Various well-known artists from the previous versions will appear on the new song, including Bono, Sting, George Michael, Ed Sheeran, Chris Martin, Sinead O’Connor, One Direction, Sam Smith, and more.
Every version of “Do They Know It’s Christmas” has reached number one in the UK, and 1989 Band Aid II topped the charts, too. Therefore, many expect the song will be the UK’s Christmas number one single.
A Charitable Cause
The UK public is likely eager to get behind Band Aid 40’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” as it supports a worthy cause.
Since the song’s original release, the single has raised a total of $140 million ($178 million) and counting for the Band Aid Charitable Trust.
As a result, the money generated from the song will benefit various causes, including poverty in Africa.
The physical format of Band Aid 40’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas” is now on sale, and the song’s proceeds will be donated to the Band Aid Charitable Trust.
Also, fans will have a choice of CD and vinyl options that will feature the original, 20th, and 30th anniversary versions of the song. Plus, it includes the 1985 Live Aid incarnation at Wembley Stadium.
The positive message, unique version, and charitable cause could help “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” claim the top spot again this festive season.
Tough Competition in the Charts
Band Aid will, however, face tough competition in the charts. Gracie Abram’s “That’s So True” has spent six weeks at number one, meaning she might be hard to beat.
The release of the much-loved movie adaptation of Wicked has resulted in Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s “Defying Gravity” climbing up the charts. Also, Ariana Grande’s “Popular” might climb higher if more people watch the movie.
Many festive favorites have already entered the top ten and are climbing closer to the top spot, too, such as Wham’s “Last Christmas,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and Brenda Lee’s “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”
Not to mention, Band Aid 40 might need to compete with the Yorkshire Pudding Boy’s bid for the Christmas number one.
The viral sensation, who shot to fame for wearing a Halloween outfit decorated in Yorkshire puddings, has entered the Christmas number one race with the song “All I Am,” and the proceeds will be split between the NSPCC and the UK National Autism Society.