War "Why Can't We Be Friends?" RIAA Gold Single Award

RIAA Gold Single award for War hit "Why Can't We Be Friends?". Released in April 1975, it was certified Gold by the RIAA on Aug. 19, 1975 for one million copies sold.  The track, which appeared on War's album of the same name, hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also in Canada. It also charted in Australia. The song features each band member singing their own verse. It was ranked the #23 song of the year by Billboard in 1975. See image above for the RIAA sales certifications of this track*.  Mouse Over to Zoom/Click to Enlarge Photos Item Highlights: RIAA Gold Single award VG condition  First presentation award from 1975 Presentation to producer Original backing paper with manufacturer sticker Award measures approx. 13" x 17" Known as a "floater" award because the components appear to "float" above the matte, they were made from 1975-1981. RIAA "floater" awards numbered only 25-50 plaques worldwide for any given single/album Great collectors item for any War fan FREE insured shi