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USA For Africa – We Are The World

Name: USA For Africa - We Are The World
Rating: 3.73 (15 reviews)

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Label:	CBS – CBS 26454
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	Portugal
Released:	1985
Genre:	Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style:	Soft Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Ballad

Tracklist

A1	USA For Africa–	We Are The World Conductor – Quincy Jones Handclaps – Cathy Worthington, Elaine Phillinganes, James Ingram, Khaliq Glover, Marcel East, Steve Ray* Performer – David Paich, Humberto Gatica, Ian Underwood, John Barnes, John Robinson (2), Louis Johnson, Michael Omartian, Michael Melvoin, Paulinho Da Costa, Tom Bahler Performer, Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Oberheim-8] – Marcus Ryles Programmed By [Synclavier] – Kevin Maloney (4) Programmed By [Synclavier], Handclaps – Mark Ross (6) Programmed By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, Steve Porcaro Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Aykroyd, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Harry Belafonte, Huey Lewis & The News, Jackie Johnson, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, La Toya Jackson, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, The Pointer Sisters, Randy Jackson, Ray Charles, Sheila E., Smokey Robinson, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson Conductor – Quincy Jones Handclaps – Cathy Worthington, Elaine Phillinganes, James Ingram, Khaliq Glover, Marcel East, Steve Ray Performer – David Paich, Humberto Gatica, Ian Underwood, John Barnes, John Robinson (2), Louis Johnson, Michael Omartian, Michael Melvoin, Paulinho Da Costa, Tom Bahler Performer, Handclaps – Greg Phillinganes Programmed By [Oberheim-8] – Marcus Ryles Programmed By [Synclavier] – Kevin Maloney (4) Programmed By [Synclavier], Handclaps – Mark Ross (6) Programmed By [Synthesizer] – John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, Steve Porcaro Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Dan Aykroyd, Hall & Oates, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Harry Belafonte, Huey Lewis & The News, Jackie Johnson, James Ingram, Jeffrey Osborne, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, La Toya Jackson, Lindsey Buckingham, Lionel Richie, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, The Pointer Sisters*, Randy Jackson, Ray Charles, Sheila E., Smokey Robinson, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson	7:02
A2	Steve Perry–	If Only For The Moment, Girl Bass – Bob Glaub Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Mike Landau* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – Randy Goodrum Saxophone – Joel Peskin	3:44
A3	The Pointer Sisters*–	Just A Little Closer Guitar – Dennis Herring, Pual M. Jackson, Jr.* Percussion – Terry Santiel* Synthesizer, Drums [Fills] – Howie Rice Synthesizer, Programmed By [Drum Machine], Keyboards [Mini Moog] – Jeff Lorber	3:53
A4	Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band*–	Trapped Bass – Garry Tallent Drums – Max Weinberg Guitar, Backing Vocals – Nils Lofgren Organ – Danny Federici Percussion, Backing Vocals – Patti Scialfa Saxophone, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Clarence Clemons Synthesizer – Roy Bittan Vocals, Guitar – Bruce Springsteen	5:11
B1	Northern Lights (Canadian All Stars)*–	Tears Are Not Enough Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair (5) Drums – Jim Vallance French Horn – Steven Denroche Guitar – Paul Dean Keyboards – David Foster Synthesizer – Doug Johnson (2) Vocals – Aldo Nova, Anne Murray, Baron Longfellow, Brian Good, Bruce Cockburn, Bruce Murray, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings, Carole Pope, Carroll Baker, Catherine O'Hara, Claude Dubois, Colina Phillips, Corey Hart, Dan Hill, Don Gerrard, Eugene Levy, Frank Mills, Geddy Lee, Gordon Deppe, Gordon Lightfoot, Graham Shaw, Ian Thomas (2), Jane Siberry, John Candy, Joni Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Leroy Sibbles, Liberty Silver, Liona Boyd, Dalbello, Lorraine Segato, Marc Jordan, Mark Holmes (2), Martha Johnson, Mike Reno, Murray McLauchlan, Neil Young, Oscar Peterson, Paul Hyde, Paul Shaffer, Richard Manuel, Robert Charlebois, Robin Duke, Ronnie Hawkins, Salome Bey, Sharon Lee Williams, Sylvia Tyson, Tom Cochrane, Tommy Hunter (2), Veronique Beliveau, Wayne St. John, Zappacosta Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair (5) Drums – Jim Vallance French Horn – Steven Denroche Guitar – Paul Dean Keyboards – David Foster Synthesizer – Doug Johnson (2) Vocals – Aldo Nova, Anne Murray, Baron Longfellow, Brian Good, Bruce Cockburn, Bruce Murray, Bryan Adams, Burton Cummings, Carole Pope, Carroll Baker, Catherine O'Hara, Claude Dubois, Colina Phillips, Corey Hart, Dan Hill, Don Gerrard, Eugene Levy, Frank Mills, Geddy Lee, Gordon Deppe, Gordon Lightfoot, Graham Shaw, Ian Thomas (2), Jane Siberry, John Candy, Joni Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Leroy Sibbles, Liberty Silver, Liona Boyd, Dalbello, Lorraine Segato, Marc Jordan, Mark Holmes (2), Martha Johnson, Mike Reno, Murray McLauchlan, Neil Young, Oscar Peterson, Paul Hyde, Paul Shaffer, Richard Manuel, Robert Charlebois, Robin Duke, Ronnie Hawkins, Salome Bey, Sharon Lee Williams, Sylvia Tyson, Tom Cochrane, Tommy Hunter (2), Veronique Beliveau, Wayne St. John, Zappacosta	4:21
B2	Prince And The Revolution–	4 The Tears In Your Eyes	2:45
B3	Chicago (2)–	Good For Nothing Bass, Vocals – Peter Cetera Drums – Danny Seraphine* Guitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.* Horn – Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walt Parazaider Keyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Bobby Lamm* Vocals – Bill Champlin	3:35
B4	Tina Turner–	Total Control Bass – John Trivers Drums – Jack Bruno Guitar – Paul Warren Keyboards – Jimmy Phillips	3:38
B5	Kenny Rogers–	A Little More Love Backing Vocals – Kin Vassy, Marc Beeson, Terry Williams Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Paul Leim Guitar – Billy Joe Walker* Keyboards – Steve Goldstein	2:54
B6	Huey Lewis & The News–	Trouble In Paradise Bass – Mario Cipollina Drums – Bill Gibson Horns – Tower Of Power Horn Section Keyboards, Vocals – Sean Hopper Lead Guitar, Vocals – Chris Hayes Saxophone, Guitar, Vocals – John Colla* Vocals, Harmonica – Huey Lewis	4:34

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Credits

Art Direction – John Coulter
Executive-Producer – Ken Kragen
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Harry Benson (2), Ken Lei Chung, Sam Emerson
Supervised By – Humberto Gatica

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	We Are The World (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Orange/Yellow Label)	CBS, CBS, CBS	CBS 26454, 26454, USA 40043	Europe	1985
Recently Edited	We Are The World (Cassette, Album)	Columbia	UST 40043	US	1985
	We Are The World (Cassette, Album)	CBS	40-26454	Europe	1985
Recently Edited	We Are The World (CD, Album, Stereo)	Polygram	824 822-2	Germany	1985
	We Are The World (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)	Columbia, Columbia	USA 40043, 40043	US	1985