Va - We Are The World -usa For Africa- -1985- Flac Access
"We Are the World" charity album by the supergroup USA for Africa released on April 1, 1985 , to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia
- Caution: Some European 1985 pressings have a fade-out at 6:59. The US original runs the full 7:02 with a distinct final piano chord from Michael Omartian that holds for six seconds of decay.
- Review: This is a hidden gem. It’s a somber, acoustic-ballad that feels like a discarded track from Nebraska or Born in the U.S.A.. In lossless audio, the intimacy of Springsteen's vocal and the subtle instrumentation create a warm, melancholic atmosphere that contrasts with the grandiosity of the opening track.
The all-star lineup of artists included some of the most iconic voices of the time: Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, and Michael Jackson, to name a few. The recording session was a magical moment in music history, with the artists coming together to create something truly special. VA - We Are The World -USA For Africa- -1985- FLAC
Is We Are the World the greatest song ever written? Musically, no. It’s saccharine. It’s simplistic. The lyrics are a checklist of charity clichés (“send them your heart”). But as a recording, as a moment in time, it is irreplaceable. "We Are the World" charity album by the
- "We Are the World" was recorded by USA for Africa in 1985
- The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie
- The song raised over $63 million for famine relief in Africa
- The song is available in FLAC audio format
- FLAC is a lossless audio format that preserves the original audio data
It is not a perfect album front-to-back, but as a time capsule of 1985's biggest stars performing at their most altruistic, it is essential listening. Caution: Some European 1985 pressings have a fade-out