USA for Africa > We Are the World
Composed by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie

Well, it’s established fact that I’m a wimp, so it might not surprise you I think that We Are the World is one of the high points of Michael’s discography.

WATW is one of those magical mixes of pop and gospel, with a memorable melody, and the more stars than there are in heaven line-up doesn’t hurt either. It disappointed, but didn’t surprise, when the music biz hipsters didn’t give the song Video of the Year at the 1985 VMAs, but the people spoke, and it still makes me cry.

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