We Are the World soloists, in order of appearance:
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
James Ingram
Tina Turner
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Willie Nelson
Al Jarreau
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry
Daryl Hall
Huey Lewis
Cyndi Lauper
Kim Carnes
Bob Dylan
Ray Charles
These people sang in the chorus: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer and Smokey Robinson.
I've just read an article that puts forth the theory that if bad things happen, and they have throughout history, GOOD things spring forth in order to combat the negative. So I guess it just depends on the outlook of someone. Having been shot by an assassin, Lincoln might beg to feel some 'pain' is too much, but generally it's been a good thing. It has taken someone to challenge the sanctity of Democracy in order for positive things such as these and people to FINALLY react. to the imbalances and difficulties other people have to endure, whether these difficulties occur because of gender, skin colour, whether one is a recent immigrant or not; the list is endless. Yes; change is happening, and it IS uncomfortable, but it was/is SORELY needed.
ReplyDeleteVery well stated...and thanks for stating it. :)
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