The Rock & Roll Auction

Lot #16:

Michael Jackson Handwritten and Signed Lyrics for "We Are The World"

This is an incredible one-of-a kind-item. Michael Jackson has handwritten the complete lyrics to "We Are The World" on a promotional poster for his hit album "Bad." Written in black sharpie pen and signed "Michael Jackson." The poster measures 12 x 29.5 and is in very good condition. "We are the World" was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and has become one of the biggest selling singles of all time. The song was released March 7,1985 and was the first single to ever be certified multi-platinum. The "We Are the World" recording features possibly the greatest assemblage of composers and musicians ever to appear on one song: Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Willy Nelson, Quincy Jones, Al Jarreau, James Ingraham, and many more. Rarely do you find a set of lyrics of this magnitude with a graphic so stunning it will dominate any wall it is hung on.
Estimate: 35000-40000