USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Author: USA For Africa
- Album: We Are The World
- Size: 1404 mb
- Genre: Rock, Hip hop, Pop
- Format: flac, wma, mp3 archive
- Label:
CBS/Sony – 28AP 3020
Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: Japan
Date of released: 03 May 1985
Category: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Vocal

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Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | –USA For Africa | We Are The WorldArranged 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 East*, Mark Ross , Steve RayMixed By [Assistant] – Khaliq Glover, Larry Fergusson*Performer [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 |
| A2 | –Steve Perry | If Only For The Moment, GirlBass – Bob GlaubContractor – Bob GlaubDrums – John Robinson Engineer [Additional] – Richard BosworthGuitar – Mike Landau*Other [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 |
| A3 | –The Pointer Sisters* | Just A Little CloserArranged By [Vocals] – The Pointer Sisters*Engineer – Michael BrooksEngineer [Assistant] – Glen HolguinGuitar – Dennis Herring, Paul M. Jackson, Jr.*Mixed By – David Holman*, Jim TractOther [Production Coordinator] – Brad RosenbergerPercussion – Terry Santiel*Producer – Richard PerrySynthesizer, Drums [Drum Fills] – Howie RiceSynthesizer, Synthesizer [Mini Moog], Drum Programming – Jeff LorberWritten-By – Mark Mueller, Robbie Nevil |
3:53 |
| A4 | –Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band* | TrappedBass – Garry TallentDrums – Max WeinbergGuitar, Backing Vocals – Nils LofgrenLead Vocals, Guitar – Bruce SpringsteenMixed By – Thom PanunzioMixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Weinstein, Miriam "Squeak" Stone*Organ – 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 |
| B1 | –Northern Lights (Canadian All Stars)* | Tears Are Not EnoughAcoustic 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 |
| B2 | –Prince And The Revolution | 4 The Tears In Your EyesEngineer, Mixed By – David TickleProducer – PrinceWritten-By – Prince |
2:45 |
| B3 | –Chicago | Good For NothingBass – Peter CeteraDrums – Danny Seraphine*Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto GaticaGuitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.*Horns – Jimmy Pankow*, Lee Loughnane, Walt Parazaider*Keyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster, Bobby Lamm*Producer – David FosterVocals – Bill Champlin, Peter Cetera, Bobby Lamm*Written-By – David Foster, Richard Marx, Bobby Lamm* |
3:35 |
| B4 | –Tina Turner | Total ControlBass – John TriversDrums – Jack BrunoEngineer – David Cole , Warren DeweyGuitar – Paul WarrenKeyboards – Jimmy PhillipsProducer – Carter*Written-By – J. Jourard*, M. Davis* |
3:38 |
| B5 | –Kenny Rogers | A Little More LoveBacking Vocals – Kin Vassy, Marc Beeson, Terry WilliamsBass – Joe ChemayDrums – Paul LeimEngineer – Jay Antista, Terry WilliamsEngineer, Mixed By – Joe BoganGuitar – Billy Joe Walker*Keyboards – Steve GoldsteinProducer – David MalloyWritten-By – Fred Knobloch, Tom Schuyler* |
2:54 |
| B6 | –Huey Lewis & The News | Trouble In ParadiseArranged By [Horns] – Greg AdamsBass – Mario CipollinaDrums – Bill GibsonGuitar [Lead], Vocals – Chris HayesHorns – The Tower Of Power Horn Section*Keyboards, Vocals – Sean HopperMixed By – Bob ClearmountainProducer – Huey Lewis & The NewsRecorded By – Biff DawesSaxophone, Guitar, Vocals – John Colla*Vocals, Harmonica – Huey LewisWritten-By – Huey Lewis, John Colla* |
4:34 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – CBS/Sony Inc.
Credits
- Artwork By [Art Direction] – John Coulter, Trish Talbot
- Executive Producer – Ken Kragen
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Other [Album Supervisor] – Humberto Gatica
- Photography [Additional] – Henry Diltz, Ken Lei Chung, Sam Emerson
- Photography [Front Cover] – Harry Benson
Notes
℗&©1985 United Support of Artists for AfricaA2 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
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: JASRAC
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA 40043 | Various | We Are The World (LP, Album) | Columbia | USA 40043 | US | 1985 |
| 16622 | Various | We Are The World (Cass, Album) | Discos CBS | 16622 | Brazil | 1985 |
| CYA 1055 | Usa For Africa | We Are The World (LP, Album, Gat) | CBS/Sony | CYA 1055 | Hong Kong | 1985 |
| 824 822-2 | Various | We Are The World (CD, Album) | Polygram | 824 822-2 | Germany | 1985 |
| BENT-40043, BENT 40043 | Various | We Are The World (Cass, Album, CRO) | Columbia, Columbia | BENT-40043, BENT 40043 | Canada | 1985 |
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