USA For Africa - We Are The World mp3

Tracklist

1	–Kenny Rogers	A Little More Love Backing Vocals – Kin Vassy, Marc Beeson, Terry WilliamsBass – Joe ChemayDrums – Paul LeimEngineer – Jay Antista, Terry WilliamsEngineer, Mixed By – Joe BoganGuitar – Billy Joe WalkerKeyboards – Steve GoldsteinProducer – David MalloyWritten-By – Fred Knobloch, Tom Schuyler	2:54
2	–The Pointer Sisters	Just A Little Closer Arranged By [Vocals] – The Pointer SistersEngineer – Michael BrooksEngineer [Assistant] – Glen HolguinGuitar – Dennis Herring, Paul M. Jackson, Jr.Mixed By – David Holman, Jim TractOther [Production Coordinator] – Brad RosenbergerPercussion – Terry SantielProducer – Richard PerrySynthesizer, Drums [Drum Fills] – Howie RiceSynthesizer, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Drum Programming – Jeff LorberWritten-By – Mark Mueller, Robbie Nevil	3:53
3	–Prince And The Revolution	4 The Tears In Your Eyes Engineer, Mixed By – David TickleProducer – PrinceWritten-By – Prince	2:45
4	–Northern Lights (Canadian All Stars)	Tears Are Not Enough Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair Drums – Jim VallanceEngineer – Bob Rock, Hayward ParrottExecutive Producer – Bruce Allen, Lou BlairFrench Horn – Steven DenrocheGuitar – Paul DeanKeyboards – David FosterLyrics By – Bryan Adams, Jim VallanceLyrics By [French Lyrics] – Rachel PaiementMusic By – David FosterProducer – David FosterProducer [Associate] – Jim VallanceSynthesizer – Doug Johnson 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 , Jane Siberry, John Candy, Joni Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Leroy Sibbles, Liberty Silver, Liona Boyd, Dalbello, Lorraine Segato, Marc Jordan, Mark Holmes , 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 , Veronique Beliveau, Wayne St. John, Zappacosta	4:21
5	–Steve Perry	If Only For The Moment, Girl Bass – Bob GlaubContractor – Bob GlaubDrums – John Robinson Engineer [Additional] – Richard BosworthGuitar – Mike LandauOther [Assistant] – Bob SchielyPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPiano – Randy GoodrumProducer – Randy Goodrum, Steve PerryRecorded By, Mixed By – Niko BolasSaxophone – Joel PeskinVocals – Steve PerryWritten-By – Randy Goodrum, Steve Perry	3:44
6	–Tina Turner	Total Control Bass – John TriversDrums – Jack BrunoEngineer – David Cole , Warren DeweyGuitar – Paul WarrenKeyboards – Jimmy PhillipsProducer – CarterWritten-By – J. Jourard, M. Davis	3:38
7	–Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band	Trapped Bass – Garry TallentDrums – Max WeinbergGuitar, Backing Vocals – Nils LofgrenLead Vocals, Guitar – Bruce SpringsteenMixed By – Thom PanunzioMixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Weinstein, Miriam "Squeak" StoneOrgan – Danny FedericiPercussion, Backing Vocals – Patti ScialfaProducer – Bruce Springsteen, Chuck PlotkinRecorded By – Toby ScottRecorded By [Assisted By] – David Bianco, Jim ScottSaxophone, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Clarence ClemonsSynthesizer – Roy BittanWritten-By – Jimmy Cliff	5:11
8	–USA For Africa	We Are The World Arranged By [Synthesizer, Rhythm], Programmed By [Synthesizer] – John BarnesArranged By [Synthesizer] – David Paich, Ian Underwood, Michael OmartianArranged By [Synthesizer], Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Michael BoddickerArranged By [Vocal Choir, Solo Vocal Choreography, Synthesizer, Rhythm] – Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Choir, Solo Vocal Choreography] – Tom BahlerArranged By [Vocal Choir] – Michael JacksonConductor – Quincy JonesEngineer – John GuessEngineer, Mixed By – Humberto GaticaHandclaps – Cathy Worthington, Elaine Phillinganes, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Karla Phillinganes, Khaliq Glover, Marcel T. East, Mark Ross , Steve RayMixed By [Assistant] – Khaliq Glover, Larry FergussonPerformer [Musicians] – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Humberto Gatica, Ian Underwood, John Barnes, John Robinson , Louis Johnson, Marcus Ryles, Michael Boddicker, Michael Omartian, Michael Melvoin, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve Porcaro, Tom BahlerProducer – Quincy JonesProducer [Associate] – Tom BahlerProgrammed By [Oberheim-8] – Marcus RylesProgrammed By [Synclavier] – Kevin Maloney, Mark Ross Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Steve PorcaroVocals – 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 Jackson, 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 NelsonWritten-By – Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson	7:02
9	–Huey Lewis & The News	Trouble In Paradise Arranged By [Horns] – Greg AdamsBass – Mario CipollinaDrums – Bill GibsonGuitar [Lead], Vocals – Chris HayesHorns – The Tower Of Power Horn SectionKeyboards, Vocals – Sean HopperMixed By – Bob ClearmountainProducer – Huey Lewis & The NewsRecorded By – Biff DawesSaxophone, Guitar, Vocals – John CollaVocals, Harmonica – Huey LewisWritten-By – Huey Lewis, John Colla	4:34
10	–Chicago	Good For Nothing Bass – Peter CeteraDrums – Danny SeraphineEngineer, Mixed By – Humberto GaticaGuitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.Horns – Jimmy Pankow, Lee Loughnane, Walt ParazaiderKeyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster, Bobby LammProducer – David FosterVocals – Bill Champlin, Peter Cetera, Bobby LammWritten-By – David Foster, Richard Marx, Bobby Lamm	3:35

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
USA 40043	USA For Africa	We Are The World ‎(LP, Album, Car)	Columbia	USA 40043	US	1985
16622	USA For Africa	We Are The World ‎(Cass, Album)	CBS	16622	Brazil	1985
JDB 3070	USA For Africa	We Are The World ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	CBS	JDB 3070	South Africa	1985
40-26454	USA For Africa	We Are The World ‎(Cass, Album)	CBS, Balet	40-26454	Turkey	1985
CYA 1055	USA For Africa	We Are The World ‎(LP, Album, Gat)	CBS/Sony	CYA 1055	Hong Kong	1985

Credits

• Art Direction – John Coulter, Trish Talbot
• Executive-Producer – Ken Kragen
• Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
• Photography By [Additional] – Henry Diltz, Ken Lei Chung, Sam Emerson
• Photography By [Front Cover] – Harry Benson
• Recording Supervisor [Album Supervisor] – Humberto Gatica

Notes

℗&©1985 United Support of Artists for Africa

A2 recorded at Record One, Los Angeles, CA
A3 recorded and mixed at Studio 55, Los Angeles, CA
A4 recorded live at the Meadowlands, August 6, 1984 on the Record Plant (L.A.) remote truck. Mixed at Clover Recorders, Los Angeles, CA
B1 recorded at Manta Sound, Toronto and Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver
B2 recorded at Record Plant, New York and Black Truck, New Orleans
B3 recorded and mixed at Lion Share Studios, Los Angeles, CA
B4 recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA
B5 recorded at Lion Share Studios and Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed at Lion Share Studios.
B6 recorded live in San Francisco on February 21, 1985 on the Westwood One remote truck

Gatefold released with obi-strip. Inside of gatefold feature many colour inset photos of the artists and extensive notes in English.
An additional gatefold insert features extensive notes in Japanese and also credits and lyrics in English.

USA For Africa = United Support of Artists for Africa

Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering

Barcodes

• Rights Society: JASRAC
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 28 AP-3020B1 1 A 33
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 28 AP-3020A1 1 B 13 〄CS
• Other (Price): ¥2,800

Companies

• Manufactured By – CBS/Sony Inc.
• Phonographic Copyright (p) – United Support Of Artists For Africa
• Copyright (c) – United Support Of Artists For Africa
• Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
• Recorded At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
• Recorded At – Meadowlands
• Recorded At – Record Plant Mobile, Los Angeles
• Recorded At – Manta Sound
• Recorded At – Little Mountain Sound Studios
• Recorded At – Record Plant, N.Y.C.
• Recorded At – Black Truck
• Recorded At – Lion Share Recording Studios
• Recorded At – Sunset Sound
• Recorded At – Westwood One Mobile Truck
• Mixed At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
• Mixed At – Clover Recorders
• Mixed At – Lion Share Recording Studios
• Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering

Video

Album

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