Comments on: The Song Michael Jackson Co-wrote to Benefit Ethiopia

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[...] from Tadias Archives The Song Michael Jackson Co-wrote to Benefit Ethiopia The wrenching images of hungry children, which invaded living rooms around the world in the mid [...]

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[...] Related from Tadias Archives Above: To raise money for the 1984-1985 famine in Ethiopia, 45 popular singers collaborated to record the charity single “We Are the World”, co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Read more. [...]

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[...] The Song Michael Jackson Co-wrote to Benefit Ethiopia Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Monday, June 28, 2009 New York (Tadias) – The painfully wrenching images of hungry children, which invaded living rooms around the world in the mid 80’s, prompted Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to organize the 1985 Live Aid concert and ‘raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia’. The multi-nation event, which showcased some of the biggest names in the music industry, included Michael Jackson, who co-wrote the project’s signature song “We Are the World” along with Lionel Richie. The song was recorded on the night of January 28, 1985, following the American Music Awards. Read more. [...]

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By: Romi

Romi — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:58:48 +0000

Ok, after looking at some of y’all comments, I feel embarrassed one of you. The fact was that The “Derg”, was NOT taking care of ETHIOPIANS. And These singers(ESP. Michael) Wanted to give to Ethiopia and y’all are saying this was NOT a humanitarian thing? Are y’all kidding me? Besmeab!

And for the person who said they were tryin to degrade Ethiopia, well NEWS FLASH, THE Government At that time Was doing A Great job Doing that. We need to be At least Thankful for their help, NOT Bash what they did. I was born in 88, And Some of y’all may be OLDER than me, but DAMN, Stop it with this Ignorance…We got Many of that in Ethiopia. I’m Ethiopian, and Proud of it. But I Also Recognize that THE GOVERNMENT After Haile Silasse was messed Up!

Show some sincerity Man, After all, we’re all humans and what ever Mike and the other did to help us, Think about this, DID ANY ETHIOPIAN in Power at that time DID ANYTHING TO HELP Its PEOPLE? NO! SO Get over with your Ignorance and Zim Belu (SHUT UP).

THank you!

By: Genet

Genet — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:33:49 +0000

Michael was a special gift from God, and tried to make the world a better place for everyone else, but he was persecuted, mocked, arrested, and killed. We are indebted to him for his help during the Famine in Ethiopia, and around the world. WE MISS YOU MICHAEL!!!!! YOUR MUSIC, WORK LIVE FOREVER!!!!

By: suzan

suzan — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:25:24 +0000

I still believe Michael is alive. Thats what my heart keeps telling me. He has done so much, he made us feel free in our heart and our soul. This human being showed us how to remain the way we are no matter our race or religion. We gathered for his concerts and we gathered for his memorial tribute. We have to continue to be one nation and one world. He thought us much more. Pls stop been racist for the sake of king of pop. I love Michael forever.

By: Lemlem

Lemlem — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:58:33 +0000

Michael Jackson is the greatest!!

By: Ethiopia: Celebrations Planned to Honor Michael Jackson at Tadias Magazine

Ethiopia: Celebrations Planned to Honor Michael Jackson at Tadias Magazine — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:49:57 +0000

[...] The Song Michael Jackson Co-wrote to Benefit Ethiopia Above: To raise money for the 1984-1985 famine in Ethiopia, 45 popular singers collaborated to [...]

By: Sintayehu

Sintayehu — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:52:23 +0000

We are the world indeed. One Love. Micheal Jackson and Bob Marley are the biggest names in human history.

By: Anthony ssebaana kizito from mukono uganda

Anthony ssebaana kizito from mukono uganda — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:17:29 +0000

I am grateful that Michael Jackson left a lot to be talked about including helping the needy in Ethiopia. It’s shameful that even at the time when millions were dying of hunger, African leaders were pilling dollars into their foreign bank accounts.

We will miss you Michael, but hope to be with you to praise God in heaven. we will keep the fire burning.
i will curse those journalists who always blamed michael for even what they had done themselves. don’t let none of those who wrote wrong information about him attend his funeral. May his Soul Rest in Eternal Peace Amen

By: helen

helen — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:39 +0000

I only have tears watching this video and to see someone being so committed! He skipped the music award but the hope implanted in the whole world through this song is an award that will live for ever! He was really an Angel on earth. Earth was blessed through that wonderful heart and the angelic voice he had. But the earth did not treat him right. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, leaving us heartbroken! I know right now, he is happy and singing away with the angels in heaven. HE HAD SUFFERED ENOUGH ON EARTH…SO HE WAS CALLED UPON TO REST! Peace always!

By: Yonas (Just want_to_share)

Yonas (Just want_to_share) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:29:20 +0000

Michael Jackson is one of the most unforgettable artist this world has ever witnessed. I had no idea until now that he actually wrote “We are the World” and deeply involved in the making of this amazing single on behalf of the Ethiopia and other Africans countries. I love him for it even more!!! Thank you for highlighting this video in light of Micheal’s passing! Thank you a million. As a musician myself I was moved to see all those talented artist in one room being led by the ever genius producer Quincy Jones.

I just want to share this with all of you:
Michael Jackson and the unrealized visit to Ethiopia – By Teodros Kiros ( Ph.D):
“The world is mourning your death, but your soul is now dancing in heaven.
Michael, the unrealized dream to visit the historic Ethiopia is considered done.
Dance Michael! Sing it Michael!
I see you dancing for God in heaven, where your soul is resting, and your body is now freed from the contingencies of suffering.
We are the world, you said; the Ethiopian world is ours you added. You sung to comfort the patients of famine, the language of Ethiopian poverty. You motivated your fellow singers to sing for the Ethiopian world, and Ethiopians will continue to herald your name, and sing for you in their hearts.
Socrates is right. The soul is immortal; it lives on, and so is your soul Michael.”
Read the rest at: http://www.abugidainfo.com/?p=10149

By: Eph-marvelous

Eph-marvelous — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:46:08 +0000

DEAR Micheal jackson , may you rest in peace and may god have mercy up on you. u were a great , talented , extraordinary, generous and nice guy in the world. it is big loss. u were powerful man. we love you so so much and we thank you so much. you will be in our heart. God is always with you and angels will protect you. nobody can be like you. you are a generous and genius singer on the planet and everybody knows that though.

REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS YOU IN HEAVEN!!

By: Pippi’s ClipBoard « Streams of consciousness

Pippi’s ClipBoard « Streams of consciousness — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:59:13 +0000

[...] My remembrance of Michael Jackson… whose Heart was here to Heal the World We Are The World: Behind the Scenes [...]

By: Haile

Haile — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:55:48 +0000

A pop music icon has gone at this early stage. We Ethiopians should pay tribute to his memory and to what he has done for our suffering people in one of the darkest moments of our history. I hope the Ethiopian Sport Association in North America will pick the idea and organize a due tribute paying event this year.

By: Pilatos

Pilatos — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:49:57 +0000

Over one million Ethiopians perished in the 1980′s due to famine and shocked the rest of the world. This is not some kind of western conspiracy. Unless we are in denial, the ugly and sad truth of the 1984 famine is a fact that can not be disputed. Our collective energy should focus on preventing another 1985 famine and protect our children from current and future starvation. Famine should be a crime.

Besides the usual conspiracy theory, the singers are human beings moved to help the suffering of other human beings. For this, they have my respect. Thank you.

Michael is Jackson is not a politician, he is the greatest entertainer ever lived. He will be dearly missed.

Pilatos

By: lili

lili — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:31:10 +0000

I love michael but this song was crap and totally put out there to discredit Ethiopia Bob Geldof and all these singers tried to make themselves like angels. Ethiopia was going through a war at the time and all their efforts were on uniting Ethiopia so I don’t believe that we should be grateful one minute it paved the way for bagger next government with no shame to come in and rely on food aid money.

By: Johhny Be Good

Johhny Be Good — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:56:09 +0000

When I heard that Michel Jackson had passed, I was totally shocked because I did not expect it. But now that he is gone and when I reflect on the man’s life, whose music I absolutely love, I think of a conflicted personality. A man who was constantly in trouble with the law and often eccentric behavior in public. But say what you may about his personal life, Michael Jackson was the most amazing musician ever lived. He is irreplaceable.

We love you Michael and may you make the heavens dance! Rest in peace.

Johhny Be Good

By: teddy

teddy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:53:42 +0000

by the way, most of the money was wasted for administrative costs by corrupt NGOS.

so the whole LIVE AID project was a failure, relatively.

by the way, American government was using the famine and “live aid” to embarrass ethiopia using media because ethiopia was pro-SOVIET.

All of this was political, not humanitarian.

By: binyam

binyam — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:28:03 +0000

We owe him all for that work and specifically MJ, May God Bless your soul.

bkg

By: Dr. Wondwessen Kebede

Dr. Wondwessen Kebede — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:03:47 +0000

R.I.P. Michael Jackson, you are in the hearts of many ethiopians for your generous
contribution against famine. MJ remains as a great and generous artist of our time.

By: yeshitla

yeshitla — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:36:14 +0000

The best all. I can`t stop crying when I tune to this song. God bless his soul.
Michael was such a great man. He was the world.