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“What More Can I Give” (also “Todo Para Ti” in Spanish) is a song recorded as a charity single by Michael Jackson and more than 35 other artists, with the goal of raising $50 million for numerous charities in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks. A Spanish version was also recorded. Jackson was originally inspired to write the song after meeting with former South African president Nelson Mandela in 1999, and commented that the song was intended to “find solace in the wake of the attack on America and to create a sense of global unity in the face of mindless violence and mass murder.”
The single was never released due to a conflict between Jackson and Sony Music. Sony believed the release would create a marketing conflict with Invincible, his then-new album. However, even months after Invincible’s release, Sony still refused to release the single. This was one of several factors in Jackson’s labeling Sony chief Tommy Mottola a “racist” who he believed had sabotaged the marketing of his new material, and thus announcing his withdrawal from Epic Records. While the song never saw proper retail release, a pay download was eventually made available via whatmorecanigive.com, the (now defunct) official site.
Sony, however, claimed that it was Jackson’s own people that pulled the single from release because it was learned that the song’s executive producer, Marc Schaffel, was a former director of gay pornography, and, thus, they did not want him to be associated with Michael Jackson or a charity-benefit single.
On October 21, 2001, the song was performed at a 9/11 benefit concert called United We Stand: What More Can I Give?. This was Jackson’s last brand new song performed.
In October 2003, The making of the song was shown at the 2003 Radio City Music Awards, where Jackson was presented with a humanitarian award.
The following is a list of all the artists involved. The list includes which version of the song they appear on.[1]
| Artist | Appears on English version? | Appears on Spanish version? |
|---|---|---|
| 3LW | Yes | No |
| Aaron Carter | Yes | No |
| Alejandro Sanz | No | Yes |
| Anastacia | Yes | Yes |
| Beyoncé | Yes | No |
| Billy Gilman | Yes | No |
| Brian McKnight | Yes | Yes |
| Bryton | Yes | No |
| Carlos Santana | Yes | Yes |
| Celine Dion | Yes | Yes |
| Cristian Castro | No | Yes |
| Gloria Estefan | Yes | Yes |
| Hanson | Yes | No |
| Jon Secada | Yes | Yes |
| Joy Enriquez | No | Yes |
| Juan Gabriel | No | Yes |
| Julio Iglesias | No | Yes |
| Laura Pausini | No | Yes |
| Luis Miguel | No | Yes |
| Luther Vandross | Yes | Yes |
| Mariah Carey | Yes | Yes |
| Michael McCary from Boyz II Men | Yes | No |
| Michael Jackson | Yes | Yes |
| Mýa | Yes | Yes |
| ‘N Sync | Yes | Yes |
| Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys | Yes | No |
| Olga Tañón | No | Yes |
| Reba McEntire | Yes | No |
| Ricky Martin | Yes | Yes |
| Rubén Blades | No | Yes |
| Shakira | Yes | Yes |
| Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Men | Yes | No |
| Thalía | Yes | Yes |
| Usher | Yes | No |
| Tom Petty | Yes | No |
| Ziggy Marley | Yes | No |
| Jesse McCartney | Yes | No |
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Such a Beautiful Moving Song. It Really Tells The Truth About Our World.. We Don’t Do Enough To Help Those In Need And If We All Worked Together We Would Achieve What We Really Want and Need, Which Is Peace, Love And To Have No More Poverty In Our World.
Michael Jackson Writes The Best Songs On The Planet. He’s So Amazing At Everything He Does, He’s Helped So Many People, Especially Children. He Has Changed Lives And Music Forever. God Bless Him.
Michael, was a very caring and beautiful person who was very misunderstood, you could tell that he loved his children with all of his heart. You could also see he loved people and animals all over the world who tried to help others in need. He used his talent to help other people you could see that in his eyes. He was so talented and loved to entertain the world with his dance and music. He will never be replaced and he will never be forgotten. I LOVE MICHAEL AND WISH THE BEST FOR HIS FAMILY AND CHILDREN. GOD BLESS HIM.
wow the only sing i realy like was michael jackson and he is so careing to any one mostly the people in need…..<3<3<3