The non-profit foundation would then provide food and relief aid to starving people in Africa, specifically Ethiopia, where a 19831985 famine 2 3 raged. He planned to have the proceeds donated to a new organization called United Support of Artists for Africa (USA for Africa). The promotion and merchandise aided the success of We Are the World and raised over 63 million (equivalent to 147 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa and the US. ![]() The first ever single to be certified multi-platinum, We Are the World received a Quadruple Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. The historic event brought together some of the times most well-known music industry artists.Ī worldwide commercial success, topping music charts throughout the world and becoming the fastest-selling U.S. ![]() The duo completed the writing of We Are the World seven weeks after the release of Do They Know Its Christmas, and only one night before We Are The Worlds first recording session, on January 21, 1985. ![]() Several musicians were contacted by the pair, before Jackson and Richie were assigned the task of writing the song.
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