We Are the World (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "We Are the World" in English language version.

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abc.net.au

"How pop's biggest names pulled a secret marathon all-nighter to create history's biggest charity single". ABC News. February 1, 2024 – via www.abc.net.au.

apnews.com

"We are the World to be Played Worldwide". Associated Press News. Retrieved February 7, 2014.

archive.org

"We Are the World tune brings out the best of America's 46 stars". Jet. February 18, 1985. p. 16. Retrieved July 11, 2009. jackson we are the world.

austriancharts.at

"USA For Africa – We Are the World" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.

bac-lac.gc.ca

"Top RPM Singles: Issue 0518." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
"Top RPM Adult Contemporary: Issue 8321." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
"RPM's Top 100 Singles of 1985". RPM. Vol. 43, no. 16. December 28, 1985. Retrieved February 18, 2018.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

"Jackson death: Global fans' reaction". BBC News. June 26, 2009.
"Haiti quake death toll rises to 230,000". BBC News. February 11, 2010. Retrieved March 6, 2010.

billboard.com

Cobo, Leila, "50 Latin Stars Gather to Record 'Somos El Mundo'", Billboard.com, February 22, 2010 (downloaded May 26, 2010).
"USA for Africa Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
"USA for Africa Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
"USA for Africa Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard.
"USA for Africa Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
"USA for Africa Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

books.google.com

"Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie's song earns millions for charity". Jet. April 8, 1985. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
"Black music". Ebony. November 2005. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
"Billboard". April 20, 1985.
"Top Pop Singles". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 52. December 28, 1985. p. T-21. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
"Top Black Singles". Billboard. Vol. 97, no. 52. December 28, 1985. p. T-26. Retrieved January 29, 2015.

boston.com

Lewis, Randy (January 28, 2005). "Stations pay tribute to 'We Are the World'". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

bpi.co.uk

"British single certifications – USA for Africa – We Are the World". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

cashboxmagazine.com

"Cash Box Top Singles – 1985". Cash Box. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
"Cash Box Year-End Charts: 1985". Cash Box. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2016.

charts.nz

"USA For Africa – We Are the World". Top 40 Singles.

cnn.com

Duke, Alan (February 2, 2010). "Stars gather for 'We Are the World' recording". CNN. Retrieved February 2, 2010.
Josh Levs, CNN, "YouTube Singers Rock for Haiti" (March 6, 2010); Josh Levs, CNN, "YouTubers do 'We Are the World'" (March 7, 2010); Rosemary Church, CNN International, "We Are the World, part two", (March 20, 2010). Textual transcripts of programs on which the CNN videos aired, are found at "CNN SATURDAY MORNING NEWS" (March 6, 2010), "CNN NEWSROOM" Archived March 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (March 6, 2010), and "CNN SUNDAY MORNING" (March 7, 2010).
Lowry, Brian (January 29, 2024). "'The Greatest Night in Pop' makes a trip down memory lane for you and me". CNN. Retrieved February 1, 2024.

edition.cnn.com

"Prince". CNN. December 20, 1999. Retrieved July 11, 2009.

money.cnn.com

Steinbreder, John (November 25, 1985). "Altruistic marketing". Fortune. Retrieved July 21, 2009.

transcripts.cnn.com

Josh Levs, CNN, "YouTube Singers Rock for Haiti" (March 6, 2010); Josh Levs, CNN, "YouTubers do 'We Are the World'" (March 7, 2010); Rosemary Church, CNN International, "We Are the World, part two", (March 20, 2010). Textual transcripts of programs on which the CNN videos aired, are found at "CNN SATURDAY MORNING NEWS" (March 6, 2010), "CNN NEWSROOM" Archived March 13, 2010, at the Wayback Machine (March 6, 2010), and "CNN SUNDAY MORNING" (March 7, 2010).

dutchcharts.nl

"USA For Africa – We Are the World" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

ew.com

"Sheila E. felt used by 'We Are the World' producers who wanted Prince". EW.com. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
Cagle, Jess (January 24, 1992). "They Were the World". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 11, 2009.

fimi.it

"Italian single certifications – U.S.A. for Africa – We Are the World" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved October 26, 2015. Select "2014" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Select "We Are the World" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Singoli" under "Sezione".

ghostarchive.org

"Eddie Murphy on His Return to Stand-up". YouTube. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on November 14, 2021.
"Major earthquake off Haiti causes hospital to collapse". The Daily Telegraph. London. January 12, 2010. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2010.

gmanetwork.com

"Kapuso stars, lumikha ng music video na 'Bangon Kaibigan' para sa 'Yolanda' victims". December 14, 2013.

grammy.com

https://www.grammy.com/awards/hall-of-fame-award#w

harrychapin.com

Grayeb, Mike. "Behind the Song: "We Are the World"". HarryChapin.com. Retrieved May 9, 2011.

ifpi.fi

"USA For Africa: We Are the World" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
"USA For Africa" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

imgur.com

i.imgur.com

"Kent Music Report No 599 – 30 December 1985 > National Top 100 Singles for 1985". Kent Music Report. Retrieved January 23, 2023 – via Imgur.

indy.com

McFeely, Dan (March 6, 2010). "Purdue researchers saw potential for Haitian earthquake". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 19, 2010.

infodisc.fr

"French single certifications – U.S.A. for Africa – We Are the World" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved October 26, 2015. Select U.S.A. FOR AFRICA and click OK.

irishcharts.ie

"Irish Singles chart – Searchable database". Irishcharts.ie. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.

latimes.com

articles.latimes.com

"Stations Around Globe Air 'We Are The World'". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. April 6, 1985. Retrieved January 11, 2019.

latimesblogs.latimes.com

Powers, Anne (July 7, 2009). "Michael Jackson memorial: 'We Are the World,' 'Who's Lovin' You' and the final performances". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

laurentpons.com

"TOP 20 TMP Portugal - number one in the 80's airplay charts".

lescharts.com

"USA For Africa – We Are the World" (in French). Les classement single.

mtv.com

Ruhlmann, William. "Bob Geldof biography". MTV. Archived from the original on October 29, 2009. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
"MTV Video Music Awards 1985". MTV. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Anderson, Kyle (July 8, 2009). "Who Sang 'We Are The World' At Michael Jackson Memorial?". MTV. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

musicaedischi.it

"Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved June 8, 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "USA for Africa".

musiccanada.com

"Canadian single certifications – USA for Africa – We Are the World". Music Canada. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

netflix.com

"The Greatest Night in Pop". Netflix. January 29, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.

news.google.com

Parks, Kyle (April 5, 1985). "Only a bad album could dethrone Prince". The Evening Independent. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
"African relief". The Gainesville Sun. January 30, 1985. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
May, Clifford D. (June 27, 1985). "Belafonte learns answers aren't easy". The Ledger. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
"Hands". The Evening Independent. May 23, 1986. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
"Hunger song profits exceed expectation". Spokane Chronicle. October 9, 1986. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
"Belafonte visits Sudan". Wilmington Morning Star. June 22, 1985. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Linder, Lee (July 14, 1985). "Live Aid touches hearts, pockets". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

newsbank.com

nl.newsbank.com

"American Music Award nominees named". Daily News of Los Angeles. January 4, 1986. Retrieved September 25, 2009.

norwegiancharts.com

"USA For Africa – We Are the World". VG-lista.

nytimes.com

Holden, Stephen (February 27, 1985). "The pop life; artists join in effort for famine relief". The New York Times. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
Bennett, Robert A. (December 29, 1985). "Whoever dreamed that up?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Holden, Stephen (December 3, 1989). "A Pop Virtuoso Who Can Do It All". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Pareles, Jon (August 27, 1989). "In Pop, Whose Song Is It, Anyway?". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Andrews, Edmund L. (June 5, 1995). "Listen Up! Quincy Jones Has a New Gig". The New York Times. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
"Fifth Avenue Singalong Supports Relief Effort". The New York Times. April 6, 1985. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
"Record's first profits will go to the hungry". The New York Times. May 19, 1985. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
"Music group sends supplies". The New York Times. June 11, 1985. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Palmer, Robert (July 15, 1985). "Live Aid provided reunions of 60's bands". The New York Times. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
"Michael Jackson project kept him from concert". The New York Times. July 17, 1985. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
Apple, R. W. (January 18, 1993). "A Grand Beginning; Inaugural Week Begins With Pomp and Populism". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Pareles, Jon (January 19, 1993). "A Musical Smorgasbord; 2 Concerts Gel Sounds Of America". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Rothstein, Edward (February 14, 1993). "Vox Pop, The Sound Of Politics". The New York Times. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Holden, Stephen (December 27, 1987). "Pop for Grown-Ups Gathers Momentum". The New York Times. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

nztop40.co.nz

"Top Selling Singles of 1985 – The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 29, 2016.
"New Zealand single certifications – U.S.A. for Africa – We Are the World". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

officialcharts.com

"USA For Africa: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 18, 2017.

officialgazette.gov.ph

https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2011/08/10/pilipinas-tara-na-music-video-to-boost-domestic-tourism/

offiziellecharts.de

"Offiziellecharts.de – USA For Africa – We Are the World" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved February 13, 2019.

pep.ph

"ABS-CBN versus GMA-7's station ID: Which fared better?".

philstar.com

Abunda, Boy. "An invitation to travel". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 12, 2022.

philstarlife.com

Lariosa, Saab. "Revisiting the People Power hit 'Handog ng Pilipino sa Mundo' and the anniversary cover it spawned". Philstar Life. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

pinoyparazzi.net

"Regine Velasquez at Ogie Alcasid, abala sa malaking fund-raising concert – Gorgy's Park - Pinoy Parazzi". October 13, 2009.

pqarchiver.com

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Harden, Blaine (September 14, 1987). "Ethiopia Faces Famine Again, Requests Massive Food Relief". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
Taylor, Jonathan (March 17, 1985). "A hit with a heart: 'We Are the World' buoyed by brisk sales and curiosity". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 7, 2009.
Beatts, Anne (October 12, 1997). "If It's a Hit, Why Stop There?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
Popson, Tom (January 31, 1986). "Pointers, Prince and Pavarotti in platinum parade". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 25, 2009.

psu.edu

digitalnewspapers.libraries.psu.edu

DiPerio, Diane D. (September 16, 1985). "MTV Video Awards". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Da Atley, Richard (January 29, 1986). "Awards honor year of charity". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Kutner, Michael (July 22, 1985). "Live Aid". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

reuters.com

Trust, Gary (July 16, 2009). "'We are the World' in charts after Jackson tribute". Reuters. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

riaa.com

"American single certifications – USA for Africa – We Are the World". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 26, 2015.

rock.co.za

Samson, John. "We are the world in South African Chart". Retrieved June 2, 2013.
"Top 20 Hit Singles of 1985". rock.co.za. Retrieved December 26, 2018.

rollingstone.com

Harris, Chris (July 7, 2009). "Who Is Michael Jackson Memorial Performer Shaheen Jafargholi?". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 9, 2009. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
Edwards, Gavin (March 6, 2020). "'We Are the World': A Minute-by-Minute Breakdown". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2021.

slapklatz.com

Gunnar "funkpost" Kristiansen (November 16, 2017). "Behind 10 of JR's biggest hits". SlapKlatz. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

swedishcharts.com

"USA For Africa – We Are the World". Singles Top 100.

swisscharts.com

"USA For Africa – We Are the World". Swiss Singles Chart.

telegraph.co.uk

"Major earthquake off Haiti causes hospital to collapse". The Daily Telegraph. London. January 12, 2010. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2010.

time.com

Worrell, Denise (March 25, 1985). "Forty-Five Voices". Time. Archived from the original on February 20, 2008. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Cocks, Jay (April 22, 1985). "Strike Up the Bandwagon We Are the World Raises Money, Spirits". Time. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2009.

today.com

"Singer Michael Jackson dead at 50-Legendary pop star had been preparing for London comeback tour". Today.com. June 25, 2009. Retrieved June 25, 2009.
Gangel, Jamie (February 5, 2005). "'We Are the World' song celebrates 20 years". Today.com. Retrieved July 22, 2009.

top40.nl

"USA for Africa – Dutch Top 40 Chart". top40.nl. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
"Nederlandse Top 40 – USA For Africa" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.

typepad.com

danmiller.typepad.com

https://danmiller.typepad.com/dan_millers_notebook/2006/07/by_dan_miller_o.html

ukmix.org

"Danish Charts Archive?".

ultratop.be

"Ultratop Singles Chart Archives". ultratop.be. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
"USA For Africa – We Are the World" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.

usatoday.com

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Gunderson, Edna (February 2, 2010). "New voices unite for 'We Are the World'". USA Today. Retrieved February 3, 2010.
Gundersen, Edna (February 14, 2010). "Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie pass 'We Are the World' baton". USA Today. Retrieved March 6, 2010.

usgs.gov

earthquake.usgs.gov

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variety.com

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web.archive.org

"Irish Singles chart – Searchable database". Irishcharts.ie. Archived from the original on July 21, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2011.
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Beatts, Anne (October 12, 1997). "If It's a Hit, Why Stop There?". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2009.
Ruhlmann, William. "Bob Geldof biography". MTV. Archived from the original on October 29, 2009. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Breznican, Anthony (June 30, 2009). "The many faces of Michael Jackson". USA Today. Archived from the original on September 19, 2010. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Cocks, Jay (April 22, 1985). "Strike Up the Bandwagon We Are the World Raises Money, Spirits". Time. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
DiPerio, Diane D. (September 16, 1985). "MTV Video Awards". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
Da Atley, Richard (January 29, 1986). "Awards honor year of charity". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2009.
Kutner, Michael (July 22, 1985). "Live Aid". The Daily Collegian. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
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worldradiohistory.com

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