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Forty-six egos, one night, zero dollars—and somehow they made history.
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We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985)

time capsule chaosmusical Avengers assemblecocaine-era sincerity

Overview

DocumentaryMusic

We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written, how producer Quincy Jones and songwriters Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie persuaded some of the most popular performers in America to donate their services to the project, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the marathon recording session that produced the single.

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behind the scenessingingcharity

Standout Aspects

Production

Quincy Jones wrangling forty-six divas with 'Check your ego at the door.'

Acting

Bob Dylan's face when he realizes he has to sing with Stevie Wonder.

Best for:Solo: When you want to feel weirdly patriotic about charity pop.·Background: Fold laundry to the sound of Bob Dylan sounding lost.·Rewatch: Spot which legends are secretly miserable.
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Director

Tom Trbovich

ReleasedJan 28, 1985
Runtime52m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
Ken Kragen Productions
Golin-Malley Productions

Top Cast

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda

Self - Host

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

Self

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan

Self

Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie

Self

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Self

Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

Self

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Self

Paul Simon

Paul Simon

Self

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers

Self

James Ingram

James Ingram

Self

Tina Turner

Tina Turner

Self

Billy Joel

Billy Joel

Self

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Prince was invited but ghosted; he sent a guitar track instead, which they didn't use. Sheila E. showed up hoping he'd appear.

Cultural

This session invented the modern celebrity benefit single template—Live Aid, Band Aid, and every 'Imagine' cover during COVID trace back here.

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U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video)

U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video)

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