USA For Africa – We Are The World

Name: USA For Africa - We Are The World
Rating: 3.96 (54 reviews)

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Label:	CBS – S 26454
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Gatefold Sleeve
Country:	Spain
Released:	1985
Genre:	Pop
Style:	Ballad

Tracklist

A1	USA For Africa–	We Are The World Conductor – Quincy Jones Handclaps – Steve Ray* Performer – 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] – Steve Porcaro Vocals – Willie Nelson Written-By – M.Jackson* Conductor – Quincy Jones Handclaps – Steve Ray* Performer – 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] – Steve Porcaro Vocals – Willie Nelson Written-By – M.Jackson*	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 Written-By – S. Perry* Bass – Bob Glaub Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar – Mike Landau* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Piano – Randy Goodrum Saxophone – Joel Peskin Written-By – S. Perry*	3:44
A3	The Pointer Sisters*–	Just A Little Closer Guitar – Pual M. Jackson, Jr.* Percussion – Terry Santiel* Synthesizer, Drums [Fills] – Howie Rice Synthesizer, Programmed By [Drum Machine], Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – Jeff Lorber Written-By – R. Nevil* Guitar – Pual M. Jackson, Jr.* Percussion – Terry Santiel* Synthesizer, Drums [Fills] – Howie Rice Synthesizer, Programmed By [Drum Machine], Synthesizer [Mini Moog] – Jeff Lorber Written-By – R. Nevil*	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 Written-By – J. Cliff* 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 Written-By – J. Cliff*	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 Lyrics By [French Lyrics] – R. Paiement* Synthesizer – Doug Johnson (2) Vocals – Zappacosta Written-By – J. Vallance* Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair (5) Drums – Jim Vallance French Horn – Steven Denroche Guitar – Paul Dean Keyboards – David Foster Lyrics By [French Lyrics] – R. Paiement* Synthesizer – Doug Johnson (2) Vocals – Zappacosta Written-By – J. Vallance*	4:21
B2	Prince And The Revolution–	4 The Tears In Your Eyes Written-By – Prince	2:45
B3	Chicago (2)–	Good For Nothing Bass, Vocals – Peter Cetera Drums – Danny Seraphine* Guitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.* Horn – Walt Parazaider* Keyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Bobby Lamm* Vocals – Bill Champlin Written-By – B. Lamm* Bass, Vocals – Peter Cetera Drums – Danny Seraphine* Guitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.* Horn – Walt Parazaider* Keyboards, Synthesizer – David Foster Keyboards, Synthesizer, Vocals – Bobby Lamm* Vocals – Bill Champlin Written-By – B. Lamm*	3:35
B4	Tina Turner–	Total Control Bass – John Trivers Drums – Jack Bruno Guitar – Paul Warren Keyboards – Jimmy Phillips Written-By – M. Davis*	3:38
B5	Kenny Rogers–	A Little More Love Backing Vocals – Terry Williams Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Paul Leim Guitar – Billy Joe Walker* Keyboards – Steve Goldstein Written-By – T. Schuyler* Backing Vocals – Terry Williams Bass – Joe Chemay Drums – Paul Leim Guitar – Billy Joe Walker* Keyboards – Steve Goldstein Written-By – T. Schuyler*	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 Written-By – J. Colla* 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 Written-By – J. Colla*	4:34

Companies, etc.

Record Company – Discos CBS, S.A., Madrid
Manufactured By – Discos CBS, S.A., Madrid
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – United Of Artists For Africa
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – CBS Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Planet Records (5)
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Bruce Springsteen
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – RCA Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Chrysalis Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Northern Lights For Africa Society
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
Printed By – Offset ALG, S.A.

Credits

Art Direction – John Coulter
Executive-Producer – Ken Kragen
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Sam Emerson*
Producer – Quincy Jones
Supervised By [Album Supervisor] – Humberto Gatica

Notes

Includes nine previously unreleased songs

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Depósito Legal: M-7964-1985
Rights Society (Boxed): SGAE
Other (Impuesto de Lujo a Metalico): Permiso Num. 7053
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): 26454-AO
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): 26454-BO

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	We Are The World (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Orange/Yellow Label)	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		1985
	We Are The World (LP, Album, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)	Columbia	USA 40043, 40043	US	1985