Artists United For Nature Yes We Can ( Official Video 1989)

Artists United for Nature was a benefit project initiated by the music producer Curtis Briggs. With the single Yes We Can released in November 1989, money was raised for the preservation of the rainforest. The song was written by Harold Faltermeyer and Chris Thompson ( Manfred Mann s Earth Band ), who together with Curtis Briggs also acted as producers. The cast consisted of Ian Anderson ( Jethro Tull ), Carol Decker ( T Pau ), Herbie Hancock, Stevie Lange, Maggie Reilly, Chris Thompson, Stefan Zauner ( Münchner Freiheit ), Sandra, Richard Page ( Mr. Mister ), Chaka Khan, Harold Faltermeyer, Joe Cocker, Tommy Johnson, Brian May ( Queen ), Jennifer Rush and Michael McDonald. The single was released on Virgin Records as a 7, 12 and maxi CD. In total there were four different versions, which differed only in the singing and the use of nature sounds. A video was also shot. Yes We Can remained the project s only single. It was rereleased in 1992 under the title Earthrise The Rainforest Single