(via People) by Rachel DeSantis
The new Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, featuring interviews with Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen and more, is streaming now
Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson and co. had one night only to nail their recording of “We Are the World” — and nail it they did, with the charity single becoming one of the most successful hits of all time.
On Jan. 28, 1985, A&M Studios in Los Angeles was a who’s who of music’s biggest stars, all of whom were gathered to record a song in support of African famine relief, specifically in Ethiopia.
Richie and Jackson wrote the track together, and it was produced by Quincy Jones, with everyone from Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Bette Midler lending their vocals to bring it to life…
Every Moment Has A Song 