Please settle an argument.

[beattyfamily]

Michael Jackson

 

[java]

I was thinking Willie. (Did he even sing on that one?)

 

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Michael Jackson

 

[KrnB]

I guess it is Michael Jackson that comes to mind first for me, but that would be closely followed up with Stevie Wonder, Springsteen, and Lionel Richie.

That's an interesting story about Prince - seems about right...

Someone asked about Dan Aykroyd - my guess he was in it because he was close to a number in the music industry from the performances and recordings he and Belushi did as the Blues Brothers.

 

[ducklite]

Cyndi Lauper because there's a neat little bit of trivia behind her and that song.

During the recording, the engineer kept hearing a clicking sound. They did mic checks, line checks, couldn't figure it out. Finally figured out that it was Cyndi's jewelry click-clacking as she moved.

 

[NYBlue1]

Michael Jackson first thought
Cindy lauper second though

 

[dcgrumpy]

Michael Jackson and Dionne Warwick

 

[sha_lyn]

Stevie Wonder was the first to pop into my head, then Cindy Lauper

 

[AuntieM03]

Dan Ackroyd

 

[AuntieM03]

:::having flashbacks to high school:::

"Do They Know It's Christmas?"

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 specifically to raise money for Ethiopian famine relief. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and Trevor Horn, and released by Band Aid on December 3, 1984.

Geldof put together a group called Band Aid, consisting of leading Irish and British musicians who were among the most popular and recognised of this era.

Participants
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 "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 (Former member of The Beatles)
Stuart Adamson (Big Country)
Bruce Watson (Big Country)
Tony Butler (Big Country)
Mark Brzezicki (Big Country)

I loved Do They Know It's Christmas. I had the full length album that included greetings from the stars and the behind the scenes video. Of course that's when I thought I had a shot at marrying George Michael

 

[desertgirl]

Stevie Wonder is who first popped into my mind.

 

[WilmaBud]

Michael Jackson

 

[Tinks]

Stevie Wonder.

Did anyone go through the thread and add up and see who wins? How about a poll?

 

[PlutosFriend]

Stevie Wonder.

Did anyone go through the thread and add up and see who wins? How about a poll?

I believe the OP needs get back to us and let us know who won the bet!

 

[Virgo10]

In this order...

Cyndi Lauper

Ray Charles

Wacko when he was only about half way there.

 

[pearlieq]

Another vote for Michael Jackson here.

 

[KariC]

I loved Do They Know It's Christmas. I had the full length album that included greetings from the stars and the behind the scenes video. Of course that's when I thought I had a shot at marrying George Michael

No way! I was going to marry him!

that was a sad day....

 

[sweet angel]

Bono

Nevermind, after reading the thread I realize I'm thinking of "do they know it's Christmas"

Hmmm... I think Cyndi Lauper is the one that comes to my mind for this song without looking at the video.

Okay OP who did you & your friend think? Let me go back and finish reading the thread - that may have already been covered as well.

Oh I'm so glad I'm not the only one who thought of Bono!

 

[handicap18]

Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson is what came to mind first. I believe Lionel Richie starts it off.

Though I also thought of Boy George, then realized that wasn't "We Are The World" it was "Do They Know Its Christmas".

 

[Ciao Mickey]

Michael Jackson he he he