We Are The World

Song Info:
"We Are The World" by USA For Africa was released on March 7, 1985. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones. It featured a star-studded ensemble of over 45 artists, including Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, and Bob Dylan. The single was created to raise funds for humanitarian aid in Africa, specifically to combat famine in Ethiopia.

Artist Bio:
USA For Africa was a supergroup of American musicians brought together to record the charity single "We Are The World." The group was formed in 1985 in response to the humanitarian crisis in Africa. The project was spearheaded by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen, and Quincy Jones, and featured iconic artists such as Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Stevie Wonder. The success of the single led to the creation of the USA For Africa foundation, which aimed to provide aid to those in need on the African continent.