According to mega record chain HMV Records' music charts, Band Aid 20's "Do they know its Christmas?" rides into Christmas week at the number one spot on the UK music charts. The song, featuring U2's Bono, Paul McCartney, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Dido, Joss Stone and Robbie Williams is a remake of the 1984 hit that raised money for impoverished areas of Africa and inspired the Live Aid concerts.
The remake has come under some criticism despite the big names involved. Responding to the critics, Chris Martin recently urged fans to
buy the record anyway even if they didn't like it. Apparently fans are responding. The single has sold over 600,000 copies to date.
