We Are the World - Article Index

Encyclopedia - We Are The World: Encyclopedia Ii - We Are The World - History
Harry Belafonte initiated the idea for a fundraising effort. His manager, Ken Kragen, suggested the multi-artist approach, inspired by th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia - 1980s
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. Informally, it can a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music: Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music
See also: 1984 in music, other events of 1985, 1986 in music, 1980s in music and the list of 'years in music' 1985 in music - Events. J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyndi Lauper: Encyclopedia - Cyndi Lauper
Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper (born June 22, 1953), better known as Cyndi Lauper, is a singer whose melodic voice and wild costumes have c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Solo Career
Michael Jackson - Off The Wall: 1978-1980. In 1978, Michael appeared in The Wiz as the Scarecrow, with former labelmate Diana Ross as D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - The Recording
When Van Zandt was finished, he and Schechter spent the next several months searching for artists to participate in recording it. Van Zan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Faith No More: Encyclopedia Ii - Faith No More - History
Faith No More formed in 1982 out of the ashes of Faith No Man, a band formed and headed by Mike "The Man" Morris. Roddy Bottum, Mike Bord...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hits/the B-sides: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hits/the B-sides - Track Listing
The Hits/The B-Sides - Disc 1 The Hits 1. "When Doves Cry" (3:48) "Pop Life" (3:42) "Soft and Wet" (3:03) "I Feel for You" (3:25) "Why...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steve Perry Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Steve Perry Musician - Journey Years
Herbert had heard a demo of an Alien Project song, "If You Need Me, Call Me", and knew Journey had to have the young singer. Steve was br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Michael Jackson Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Michael Jackson Awards - 1984
With Star No. 1,793 in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Michael becomes the first celebrity to have two different stars dedicated to h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - First Hits 1975-1977
Hall & Oates left Atlantic Records after the release of War Babies to join RCA. Their first album for the new label, Daryl Hall &...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Everything I Do I Do It For You: Encyclopedia Ii - Everything I Do I Do It For You - Chart Performance
The song proved to be a hit throughout the world. In all, it topped the charts in thirty countries, becoming the best-selling song of 199...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyndi Lauper: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyndi Lauper - Biography
Cyndi Lauper was born in Queens, New York to Swiss German-American Fred Lauper and Sicilian Italian-American Catrine Dominique. She began...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1985 In Music: Encyclopedia Ii - 1985 In Music - Awards
1985 in music - Grammy Awards. Grammy Awards of 1985 1985 in music - Country Music Association Awards. 1985 in music - Eurovision ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1980s: Encyclopedia Ii - 1980s - People
1980s - World Leaders. Chancellor Bruno Kreisky (Austria) Chancellor Fred Sinowatz (Austria) Chancellor Franz Vranitzky (Austria) Prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Legacy
While much of the duo's reputation is due to its sustained pop-chart run in the 1980s, Hall & Oates are also respected for their abil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Discography
Hall & Oates - Albums. 1972 Whole Oats 1973 Abandoned Luncheonette 1974 War Babies 1975 Daryl Hall & John Oates 1976 Bigger Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Michael Jackson Awards: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Michael Jackson Awards - 2003
Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) Best song: ' Butterflies' (Miami, Florida, Florida) ( Marsha Ambrosius, SPZ Music Inc., Michael ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Later Work
The duo's occasional songwriting collaborator, Janna Allen (sister of Sara), died of leukemia in 1993. Hall and Oates released the Marigo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Rock N' Soul 1983
By the fall of 1983, Hall & Oates were one of the biggest pop music acts in America. They had five #1 singles to their credit, two co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Private Eyes 1981
By the time "You Make My Dreams" was falling down the charts, Hall & Oates had already released their follow-up album Private Eyes. H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - H2o 1982
Next came H2O, a polished, synth-heavy album that became the duo's most successful album to date. H2O reached #3 on the album charts and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Faith No More: Encyclopedia Ii - Faith No More - Side Projects And Collaborations
In 1991, the Faith No More song "Perfect Crime" appeared on the soundtrack for Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. "Big" Jim Martin also appe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Faith No More: Encyclopedia Ii - Faith No More - Discography
Faith No More - Albums. We Care a Lot (1985) Introduce Yourself (1987) The Real Thing (1989) Live at the Brixton Academy (live album, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Hits/the B-sides: Encyclopedia Ii - The Hits/the B-sides - Exclusions
Notable (at that time) A- and B-sides not included in this collection: The Hits/The B-Sides - A-sides. "Let's Work" "Let's Pretend We'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Discography
Hall & Oates - Albums. 1972 Whole Oats 1973 Abandoned Luncheonette 1974 War Babies 1975 Daryl Hall & John Oates 1976 Bigger Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steve Perry Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Steve Perry Musician - Post-journey
Seven years later, in 1994, he released For the Love Of Strange Medicine, his second solo effort. It was mildly successful, partly due to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyndi Lauper: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyndi Lauper - Discography
Cyndi Lauper - Albums. Blue Angel - 1980 (with Blue Angel, not solo album) She's So Unusual - 1983 (#4 USA)(6x Platinum) - 17 million ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Faith No More: Encyclopedia Ii - Faith No More - Videography
Faith No More - Music Videos. (In chronological order) We Care A Lot Anne's Song Epic Falling To Pieces From Out Of Nowhere Surprise! ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Steve Perry Musician: Encyclopedia Ii - Steve Perry Musician - Early Years
Steve Perry is the only child of Raymond F. Perry (born Raymond Pereira) and Mary C. Quaresma and is of Portuguese heritage. Steve grew u...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Early Years
Michael Jackson - Childhood: 1958-1961. Jackson was born the seventh of nine children in Gary, Indiana to Joseph and Katherine Jackson....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Voices 1980
The 1980s brought about change for Hall & Oates. They had determined that the biggest problem was that their music was being filtered...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Filmography
... See also:Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson - Early years, Michael Jackson - Childhood: 1958-1961, Michael Jackson - Beginnings: 1962...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Discography
Michael Jackson - Regular studio albums. Motown releases 1971: Got to Be There 1972: Ben 1973: Music and Me 1975: Forever, Michael 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Controversies
Michael Jackson - Nicknames. Through-out his career, Jackson has often been referred to as the "King of Pop" and/or "Wacko Jacko." The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Rock N' Soul 1983
By the fall of 1983, Hall & Oates were one of the biggest pop music acts in America. They had five #1 singles to their credit, two co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michael Jackson: Encyclopedia Ii - Michael Jackson - Personal Life
Michael Jackson continued to engage in door-to-door evangelizing as a Jehovah's Witness after becoming famous, but in disguise. His caree...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Leaner Years And Sacred Songs 1978-1980
After this small run of hits, Hall & Oates encountered something of a dry spell. Despite touring constantly and recording albums with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Everything I Do I Do It For You: Encyclopedia Ii - Everything I Do I Do It For You - Writing Of The Song
The idea of a song to promote Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves came late in the making of the film. David Kerschenbaum of Morgan Creek Recor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - Post-apartheid
With the end of the apartheid regime in 1994 and the reintegration of Sun City and other former nominally-independent regions into the So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hall & Oates: Encyclopedia Ii - Hall & Oates - Legacy
While much of the duo's reputation is due to its sustained pop-chart run in the 1980s, Hall & Oates are also respected for their abil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - The Reaction
Unfortunately, only about half of American radio stations played "Sun City," with some objecting to the lyrics' explicit criticism of Pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - The Release
For a time, they were making the record without a record company or any outside financial support. Van Zandt financed much of it while pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artists United Against Apartheid: Encyclopedia Ii - Artists United Against Apartheid - The Song
Van Zandt was interested in writing a song about Sun City to make parallels with the plight of native Americans. Danny Schechter, a journ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - We Are The World: Encyclopedia Ii - We Are The World - Cover Versions
On the Brazilian Big Brother 4, a participant named Solange sang version called Iarnuou. This cover of the original song reached #1 on Br...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - We Are The World: Encyclopedia Ii - We Are The World - Lyrics
One of the lines of the lyrics of the song was originally written there's a choice we're taking, we're taking our own lives, but was repl...   » Read the article