Bono inspired by his meetings with several of these artists went back to his hotel room and wrote the song "Silver and Gold".  The song was quickly recorded for inclusion on the compilation with Keith Richards and Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones.

Vocals were contributed by the following artists: Grandmaster Melle Mel, Duke Bootee, Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow, Big Youth, David Ruffin, Pat Benatar, Eddie Kendrick, Bruce Springsteen, George Clinton, Joey Ramone, Jimmy Cliff, Daryl Hall, Darlene Love, Run DMC, Linton Kwesi, Johnson, Bonnie Raitt, Ruben Blades, John Oates, Lou Reed, Bobby Womack, Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Peter Garrett, Nona Hendryx, Kashif, and Bono.

• This recording of "Silver and Gold" originally appeared on the Sun City album.  It was also released as a single.
• "Sun City" which featured Bono on vocals also appeared as a single.
• "Voices of Sun City" was a video which featured two interview segments with Bono and goes into more detail on the recording of this song.
• "Silver and Gold" was later recorded by U2.  It appeared on the single for Where the Streets Have No Name as well as on the Best of 1980 - 1990 & B Sides album.  It also features on several promo releases which you can see in the By Song (S) section.
• "Silver and Gold" was also recorded live and released on the Rattle and Hum album, as well as on several promo releases which you can see in the By Song (S) 
• The Edge would work with Ron Wood on the Slide On This album.  Songs featuring the Edge would also appear on the singles for Show Me, Somebody Else Might and Stay With Me.
• Adam Clayton would work with Little Steven on his Born Again Savage album.