In 1986, a group of celebrity musicians showed how effective music can be in our world. The song "We Are The World" was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie in an effort to support the famine in Africa. The song included 21 solo performances from famous musicians such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Willie Nelson. The song sold over 20 million copies, making it one of less than thirty songs to sell more than 10 million copies and raised over 60 million dollars which was distributed throughout Africa. This situation shows the power of media and its effect on people. A seven minute song changed the lives of many people all around the world, specifically in Africa.
Facts About "We Are The World"
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