#6 “USA For Africa | We Are The World”
from Written Gems Hosted by Lead And Be Legendary
On this episode of Written Gems, hosts Ketch P and Nametag Alexander dig deep into one of the most iconic charity singles ever recorded, "We Are The World" by USA for Africa. Released on March 7, 1985, the platinum-selling, history-making anthem was co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, and brought together nearly 50 of the biggest names in music, from Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder to Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and Cyndi Lauper, all under one roof, all in one night. Ketch P and Nametag Alexander break down the obscure behind-the-scenes facts you never heard in the history books: why Bob Dylan had a near-meltdown before his solo, how Stevie Wonder's Swahili idea sent Waylon Jennings walking out the door, and the real reason Prince, at arguably the peak of his career fresh off Purple Rain, refused to step into that recording studio. The duo also explores the 2023 Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, which rips back the curtain on everything from Diana Ross fangirling over Daryl Hall to Cyndi Lauper's jewelry crashing the session. If you love deep-dive music history, untold celebrity stories, and gems the mainstream music world overlooked, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Instagram:@writtengemspodcast @nametagalexander x @ketchp313 Facebook Group: Written Gems Youtube: @writtengemspod
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