Times Square NYC is often called the crossroads of the world and was the scene for “Pause The World For Peaceâ€, a 5 hour concert celebrating the 40th Anniversary of International Peace Day declared by the United Nations in 1984. Amidst the dazzling billboards, the vibrant blue skyline and the 10 foot Friendship and Peace Tree loomed the giant stage where the festivities took place. The concert was hosted by the Good News Corporation and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and produced by Paul Sladkus and OMMM, however, aside from “Peace†the stars of this live extravaganza and worldwide stream was the three small children from The King Moore Unity Project.
Lake Anthony age 7, Royal Rose age 9 and King Moore age 8 climbed to the stage and captured the hearts of the 380 thousand people passing through the tourist destination. Originally, they had the task of introducing Hollywood Composer Randy Edelman but due to a technical delay they wound up singing their new hit song “Put A Little Love In Your Heart†a cappella in the most professional fashion. Later they did in fact introduce film scorer and pop star Mr. Edelman to rousing applause. Much later during the Forever Woodstock segment of the show they performed the song once again. The iconic song “Put A Little Live In Your Heart†was originally recorded by Ms. Jackie DeShannon and since has been covered by a multitude of artists including Annie Lennox, Al Green, Dolly Parton, Amy Grant and even Star Trek’s Mr. Spock. The song is a once in a lifetime tune that will be recorded and played and live in the hearts of mankind through all eternity…. But it was never recorded like the children of The King Moore Unity Project re-mix. It was written by Jackie DeShannon, her brother Randy Myers and legend Jimmy Holiday.
The Unity version of the song was produced by two-time Grammy winner Tony Mercedes, Verlin Moore and Sean McMillion and executively produced by Tony Mercedes, Jackie DeShannon and Eileen Shapiro.
“Pause The World For Peace†also featured artists from around the world including Grammy winner Jilly Yeah, AY Young, Keith Shocklee from Public Enemy, house music singer Irene Michaels, opera crossover artist Giorgia Fumanti, singer Quinn Lemley, and a marathon of others. There was also an opening plea for a moment of silence and cease fire virtually from Ringo Starr and other virtual messages of Peace from Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael, Douglas, Shakira, Tony Orlando, Stevie Wonder, and others.