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“We Are The World” Was Recorded 36 Years Ago Today
January 27, 2021
Stars sing "We Are The World," a song written to benefit famine victims in Ethiopia. Across the front row stands: Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Sheila E., Diana Ross, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Kim Carnes, Michael Douglas, and Janet Jackson.

On this day in 1985, “We Are The World” was recorded at A&M Lion Share Studios. Michael co-write this tune with Lionel Richie and “We Are The World” has raised more than $60 million toward famine relief efforts. Play the song that continues to bring the world together: https://MichaelJackson.lnk.to/WeAreTheWorldAW #MJHumanitarian

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