The Batman Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Could not see a topic on it New song is shite, but what about all his rants about the artists' tax and his behaviour on Sky News, the comments he made about Adele and these African charities who have criticised it all. One song too many I think. All seemed a bit of a rush this one. I think his daughter's death may have hit him a bit harder than is perceived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 18, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 As amusing as the Sky interview was, he came across as a bit of a dick. Rather than his crass replies he should have justified an answer. To me the song has been done to death, the original was something unique, but nowadays the drones who buy pop shite will purchase anything with certain singers / groups within it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Saw some quotes from Adele earlier - brilliant come back by her, and fair shout My two eldest will be disappointed if the rumours about 1D are true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Stumbled over this article earlier. Found myself nodding in agreement at large parts of it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/ebola/11236278/Why-Adele-was-right-to-ignore-Bob-Geldof-and-Band-Aid.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowshed Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Working for a charity I support anything that alters peoples thoughts even for a few fleeting moments via a record. Care and compassion has been out of fashion far too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Stumbled over this article earlier. Found myself nodding in agreement at large parts of it. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/ebola/11236278/Why-Adele-was-right-to-ignore-Bob-Geldof-and-Band-Aid.html Agree with the whole article, Geldof needs to get his soapbox and actually donate some money himself rather than demanding everyone buy it. I am not a fan of mainstream pop in the slightest but fair play to Adele for making a private donation to Oxfam. A thoroughly decent thing to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chipdawg Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Donations in Britain to charities including the one I work for are dropping. Very few people do anything for nothing, or low pay anymore. There really is enough food and money on this planet for all. These diseases can be defeated if inequality is addressed. Mr Geldof is hardly the enemy, neither are the rest of the artists on this record I cannot name. Governments, political parties and a large part of the media look at economic inequality as being natural, greed being good. I have nothing against a record whose message is a simplistic one about care and compassion, even if I can't listen to it. Imagine that! Wages are dropping in real terms as pay rises are outstripped by inflation! I agree that there's a lack of compassion in society these days, but do you really think a load of tax-dodging pop stars flying in on a private just to donate a couple of hours of their time is compassion? I agree that Geldof isn't the enemy, but neither is he helping to solve the problem. This exercise is more about feeding Sir Bobs ego than helping West Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 How does anyone know if Bono and Bob haven't also made private donations under the radar. Maybe what Bono dodges in taxes he gives to charity. Adele's 'private' and 'secret' donation came to light. Only one person could have spilled the beans on that one and that is Adele. I agree with her sentiments and I agree the song is beaten to death but anything that raises money for any charity should not be put down and those organising it lambasted. One Direction can bugger off mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Oh and one more thing; singing 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' at people in countries with significant Muslim populations who've also been hammered by Ebola is crass Not only that but there WILL be snow in Africa this Christmas time. At least at the summit of Kilimanjaro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Feed the world?!!! I thought this was about Ebola not starvstion! Nice of them to change the line "well tonight thank god its them instead of you To "well tonight were reaching out and touching you". Hmmmm probably the most ill thought out lyrics, considering what the song is for, that I can imagine. Unless it is a oiss take! :laugh: publicity seeking ***** put together a song in 20 minutes on a back of a fag packet. Well done Bob, you can use a phone. Marvelous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Haven't heard the record,don't particularly want to. I wouldn't know any of the current " pop stars" if they knocked on my front door. But,if it raises money and saves just one life,then I don't see a problem with recording and releasing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 cant stand Geldof or Bonio. Certainly won't be buying this single. So many sponsorships now it's ridiculous. i refuse to give to any of them and when people call me grumpy I advise that I give 2% of my nett salary to charity. That soon shuts them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghornred Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Tried to download that version about Ebola and my anti virus wouldn't let me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS3_RED Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I just love the fact the song is about (mainly) Muslims knowing that it is Christmas. You really could not make it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Worth a read http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/nov/19/turn-down-band-aid-bob-geldof-africa-fuse-odg?CMP=fb_gu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 How does anyone know if Bono and Bob haven't also made private donations under the radar. Maybe what Bono dodges in taxes he gives to charity. Adele's 'private' and 'secret' donation came to light. Only one person could have spilled the beans on that one and that is Adele. I agree with her sentiments and I agree the song is beaten to death but anything that raises money for any charity should not be put down and those organising it lambasted. One Direction can bugger off mind Oh, if only they would !! A Public Holiday will be in order for the day they split up. Hopefully soon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I thought the deal was to include all the latest pop stars. So how did Seal and Sinead O'connor make the cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I just love the fact the song is about (mainly) Muslims knowing that it is Christmas. You really could not make it up. I'm sure if Davros was still here he'd be able to tell you that Muslims recognise Jesus as the final prophet before Muhammad. He features in the Qu'uran/Koran and prayers are said on his "birthday" which is a different day in their calendar to our Christmas. Anyway, that's enough theology for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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