I believe in the power of popular song to change the world.

During a television interview following the recording, the show's host asked me this essential question: "In a region wrought with a history of so much war and hatred, can a song really make a difference?" My response was, "If music can't make a difference, I don't know what can."

We also want women from villages all over the world to sing along on the refrain of the song, "We Shall Shine." No idea how to make that happen. But we will.

It's more than a bit disconcerting to look at the low level of the African famine relief response -- especially when you've been around long enough to remember the 1984 Ethiopian famine and its massive tug on the hearts of the world.

Diane Sawyer conducted an online interview today with Lisa Lavie, producer and editor behind the YouTube phenomenon, We Are The World: YouTube Edition...

Since the earthquake struck Haiti back on January 12, millions have asked what they can do to help. Some of the biggest names in music stepped forward...

The song is its own public service announcement. It brings public awareness to a massive global problem through the use of the universal language of music.

Twenty-five years later, We Are The World is back, this time with 80 artists and a corporate sponsor. It is star studded and sentimental, conjuring up memories, and echoing a mission that matters.

The chorus of "We Are The World," of course, is instantly recognizable to anyone over 30, and now too by all Haitians, as it has been translated into the Creole "Nou Se Mond La."

I'm really looking forward to returning to Haiti. The fatigue forces you to take a break from it all, but I am excited to reconnect with the many wonderful people I met on my trip.

LOS ANGELES — Quincy Jones is re-recording the charity song "We Are the World" and sending the proceeds to Haiti. The 76-year-old music legend ...