The We Are the World album, released on April 1, 1985 by Columbia Records, was a historic charity project by the supergroup USA for Africa to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. While best known for its title track, the album is a 10-track compilation featuring mostly previously unreleased songs from major artists of the era. Album Overview
The song's message of unity and solidarity was powerful and timeless. The lyrics spoke to the shared humanity of people around the world, and the need for collective action to address the problems facing the planet. The song's iconic chorus, "We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving," became a rallying cry for people everywhere.
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Presented here in FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) format, this release captures every nuance of the original recording—from the subtle warmth of the analog master to the layered harmonies of the legendary chorus. For audiophiles and collectors, this FLAC edition provides a faithful, high-resolution listening experience that standard compressed formats cannot match, allowing the emotional weight and sonic brilliance of “We Are the World” to resonate as clearly today as it did in 1985.
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