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.
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.
Director
Tom Trbovich
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Prince was invited but ghosted; he sent a guitar track instead, which they didn't use. Sheila E. showed up hoping he'd appear.
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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