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I love doing movie reviews, but today I want to make an exception."We are the world" stands tall amongst my all time favorite songs because it gives me a different perspective about the world, a perspective that says "we may not know you but we love you" 🥰 .It was co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones.
"we are the world" is a truly captivating song that displays unity in the world.
The song was originally written in 1985, and then had a new version released in 2010. Its title itself questions indirectly how we can be together in harmony. It resounds with soul reaching lyrics, calls for immediate action of aid, and hums of love, and the lyrics are sung by leading artists from all over the world.
They also came from unique musical backgrounds, each one of them. Artists from the 1985 version include Billy Joel, John Oates, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, and Stevie Wonder. The different instruments used are drums, pianos, and strings. Specific instruments included percussions, keyboards, and synthesizers. Of course, in the newer version even programming was used. In 1985, Greg Phillinganes played the keyboards, John Robinson played the drums, and Michael Boddicker synthesized.
I think the best thing about this song is how it announces that as an evolutionary world we will never leave someone behind, and even more importantly we will never ever depart from one another. Daring to be a good influence for the sake of humanity.
It was created for a humanitarian cause. To help Haiti after the impact of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake in 2010. Meanwhile, the original from 1985 was created to help famine relief in Africa provided by the USA. Such efforts by musicians raised 14 million dollars for the USA to use in 1985.
On a wider scheme of events, the solo single, ”We are the World,” left a legacy for other musicians to follow. It calls for other songs to raise awareness and lead a helping hand.
I wasn't even born when the original was released, but still this song never gets old.❤️