<P> Tracey Emin provided the artwork and Paul Epworth produced the track . Vocal contributions came from artists including Ed Sheeran , One Direction , Paloma Faith , Ellie Goulding , Seal , Sam Smith , Sinéad O'Connor , Rita Ora , Emeli Sandé , Bastille and Olly Murs . Returning guest musicians from previous versions of the song included Chris Martin ( who recorded the opening lines of the 2004 version ) and Bono ( who sang the tenth line in both the 1984 and 2004 versions ) . The line `` Well , there wo n't be snow in Africa this Christmas time '' was changed to `` Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa '' . </P>
<P> Tracey Emin provided the artwork and Paul Epworth produced the track . Vocal contributions came from artists including Ed Sheeran , One Direction , Paloma Faith , Ellie Goulding , Seal , Sam Smith , Sinéad O'Connor , Rita Ora , Emeli Sandé , Bastille and Olly Murs . Returning guest musicians from previous versions of the song included Chris Martin ( who recorded the opening lines of the 2004 version ) and Bono ( who sang the tenth line in both the 1984 and 2004 versions ) . The line `` Well , there wo n't be snow in Africa this Christmas time '' was changed to `` Bring peace and joy this Christmas to West Africa '' . </P>
who sang the opening line of do they know it 's christmas
who sang the opening line of do they know it 's christmas
Chris Martin
Chris Martin