Kragen initially planned to recruit a dozen artists ... were, “World” has also helped raise more than $100 million to fight famine. Decades later, the USA for Africa foundation continues ...

Ken Kragen's 1984 charity single "We Are the World" raised $64 million for USA for Africa Rachel DeSantis ... he was able to organize 45 artists on the track, which was written by Lionel Richie ...

The result, “We Are the World” by USA for Africa, hit No. 1 on the Billboard ... at the door,” took offense and left. The other 49 artists filed in and began work as Jones made decisions ...

I can’t help but watch the making of the timeless song “We Are the World” again and again. This charity single, recorded by a supergroup in January 1985 to benefit USA for Africa ...