George Mikels Sound Machine - We Are The World - USA for Africa - 1985

KOOL FM is KOOL 103.5 fm in Medford Oregon. KLDZ is a Classic Hits Radio station located in Medford Oregon and as of this date operated by Bicoastal Media, operating radio stations in California, Oregon and Washington. As of this date, Bicoastal Media is the the largest operator of radio stations in Oregon. "KOOL FM" focuses on "classic hits" from the 1970's 1980's and 1990's. George Mikels (Michaels) is a weekend personality with radio broadcast roots in northern California. George has extensive radio broadcast exposure in Oregon. Radio stops include, KAGO AM/FM in Klamath Falls where "Mikels in the Morning" was a mainstay against market leader, Rob Siems at KLAD FM. Other Oregon stops include KBDN - FM, KOOS - FM, KSHR - FM, KBBR - AM, KHSN - AM, KWRO - AM, KTEE - FM, KJMX - FM. KOOL FM (KLDZ) emulates the radio station playlists of radio stations from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's.

Song: We Are the World

Year: 1985

Purpose: Charity single to raise money for famine relief in Africa

Artists: USA for Africa - Supergroup including:

Michael Jackson
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
James Ingram
Tina Turner
Daryl Hall
John Oates
Quincy Jones (producer)
Ray Charles
Smokey Robinson (though not credited in the official liner notes)
Bob Dylan
Cyndi Lauper
Bruce Springsteen
Harry Belafonte
Willie Nelson
Al Jarreau
Dionne Warwick
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry (of Journey)
Huey Lewis
Kim Carnes
Dan Aykroyd (credited for appearing but not singing)
Lindsey Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac)
Mario Cipollina
Johnny Colla
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof (founder of Band Aid, a similar project)
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sean Hopper
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
Jeffrey Osborne
Anita Pointer
June Pointer
Ruth Pointer
Impact:

Became the fastest-selling US single at the time.
Raised millions of dollars for famine relief.
Brought awareness to the global issue of hunger.
Lyrics:

Message of unity and hope.
Emphasize the collective power of humanity to make a difference.