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The opening chorus of We Are the World, the 1985 USA for Africa charity single, used for heartfelt group moments, tributes and ironic singalong memes.

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The opening chorus of We Are the World, the 1985 USA for Africa charity single, used for heartfelt group moments, tributes and ironic singalong memes.

This short clip captures the soaring, unmistakable chorus of We Are the World, sung by a large ensemble of voices in unison. The melody is warm and anthemic, built to sound like dozens of people joining together for one message of hope and unity. Even in a few seconds, the harmonies and earnest delivery make it instantly recognisable. Viewers feel a mix of nostalgia, sincerity and gentle humour, because the grand, emotional tone stands out sharply against ordinary, low key video moments.

Pro tip

Let the chorus swell land on a wide group shot or a slow zoom out, and keep dialogue low underneath so the unison vocals stay clear. Cut in right before the title line for instant recognition, and avoid looping it, which flattens the emotional lift.

How people use it

Add to charity fundraiser recap videos for emotional closing moments.
Use under team celebration montages to stress unity and togetherness.
Drop into ironic singalong edits with friends posing dramatically together.
Play over nostalgic tribute slideshows for school or community groups.

More information

We Are the World was released in 1985 as a charity single by USA for Africa, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie to raise funds for famine relief. Recorded by dozens of major American artists in one session, it became one of the best selling singles of all time and a defining pop culture moment of the 1980s. The chorus has since been reused in tributes, parodies and anniversary performances, which keeps this short excerpt familiar to new audiences online.

FAQ

What is the We Are the World sound?

This clip is a short excerpt of the chorus from We Are the World, the 1985 charity anthem performed by USA for Africa. It features many famous singers performing together in unison, which gives it its large, hopeful and instantly recognisable sound.

Who wrote We Are the World?

We Are the World was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in 1985. It was produced by Quincy Jones and recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa to raise money for famine relief in Africa, becoming a global hit.

How do creators use this sound?

Creators use the chorus for sincere tribute videos, charity recaps and group montages, and also for ironic memes where the grand, emotional singing contrasts with a small or silly moment. Its short swell works well as a punchline or closing sting.