USA For Africa - We Are The World Album

Tracklist

1	–Northern Lights	Tears Are Not Enough Acoustic Guitar – David Sinclair Drums – Jim VallanceEngineer [Toronto] – Hayward ParrottEngineer [Vancouver] – Bob RockExecutive-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 Producer] – 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
2	–Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band	Trapped Bass – Garry TallentDrums – Max WeinbergGuitar, Vocals [Background Vocals] – Nils LofgrenLead Vocals, Guitar – Bruce SpringsteenMixed By – Thom PanunzioMixed By [Assisted By] – Scott Weinstein, Miriam "Squeak" StoneOrgan – Danny FedericiPercussion, Vocals [Background Vocals] – Patti ScialfaProducer – Bruce Springsteen, Chuck PlotkinRecorded By – Toby ScottRecorded By [Assisted By] – David Bianco, Jim ScottSaxophone, Percussion, Vocals [Background Vocals] – Clarence ClemonsSynthesizer – Roy BittanWritten-By – Jimmy Cliff	5:11
3	–Chicago	Good For Nothing Bass – Peter CeteraDrums – Danny SeraphineEngineer – Humberto GaticaGuitar – Paul M. Jackson, Jr.Horns [Horn Section] – 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
4	–Prince And The Revolution	4 The Tears In Your Eyes Mixed By, Engineer – David TickleProducer – PrinceWritten-By – Prince	2:45
5	–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
6	–The Pointer Sisters	Just A Little Closer Arranged By [Vocals] – The Pointer SistersCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Brad RosenbergerDrum Programming – Jeff LorberDrums [Drum Fills] – Howie RiceEngineer – Michael BrooksEngineer [Assistant Engineer] – Glen HolguinGuitar – Dennis Herring, Paul M. Jackson, Jr.Mixed By – David Holman, Jim TractPercussion – Terry SantielProducer – Richard PerrySynthesizer – Howie Rice, Jeff LorberSynthesizer [Mini Moog] – Jeff LorberWritten-By – Mark Mueller, Robbie Nevil	3:53
7	–Huey Lewis & The News	Trouble In Paradise Arranged By [Horn Arrangements] – Greg AdamsBass – Mario CipollinaDrums – Bill GibsonGuitar [Lead Guitar], 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
8	–Steve Perry	If Only For The Moment, Girl Bass, Contractor – Bob GlaubDrums – John Robinson Engineer [Additional Engineering] – Richard BosworthGuitar – Mike LandauMixed By, Recorded By – Niko BolasMusical Assistance [Assistant] – Bob SchielyPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaPiano – Randy GoodrumProducer – Randy Goodrum, Steve PerrySaxophone – Joel PeskinVocals – Steve PerryWritten-By – Randy Goodrum, Steve Perry	3:44
9	–Kenny Rogers	A Little More Love Bass – Joe ChemayDrums – Paul LeimEngineer – Jay Antista, Joe Bogan, Terry WilliamsGuitar – Billy Joe WalkerKeyboards – Steve GoldsteinMixed By – Joe BoganProducer – David MalloyVocals [Background Vocals] – Kin Vassy, Marc Beeson, Terry WilliamsWritten-By – Fred Knobloch, Tom Schuyler	2:54
10	–USA For Africa	We Are The World Accompanied By [Musician] – 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 BahlerArranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] – John Barnes, Quincy JonesArranged By [Solo Vocal Choreography] – Quincy Jones, Tom BahlerArranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – David Paich, Ian Underwood, John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, Michael Omartian, Quincy JonesArranged By [Vocal Choir Arrangements] – Michael JacksonArranged By [Vocal Choir] – Quincy Jones, Tom BahlerCo-producer [Production Assistant] – Mark Ross , Pam Small, Steve RayConductor, Producer – Quincy JonesCoordinator [Production Coordinator] – Jolie LevineCopyist – Doug Dana, Tom BrownEngineer – Humberto Gatica, John GuessExecutive-Producer [Executive Production Assistant] – Madeline RandolphHandclaps – Cathy Worthington, Elaine Phillinganes, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Karla Phillinganes, Khaliq Glover, Marcel East, Mark Ross , Steve RayMastered By – Bernie GrundmanMixed By – Humberto GaticaMixed By [Assisted By] – Khaliq Glover, Larry FergussonOther [Roadie] – Claudio Ordenes, David Bowers, Ed SimeoneProducer [Associate Producer] – Tom BahlerProgrammed By [Oberheim-8 Programming] – Marcus RylesProgrammed By [Synclavier Programming] – Kevin Maloney, Mark Ross Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – John Barnes, Michael Boddicker, 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

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
• Art Direction [Assisted By] – Trish Talbot
• Coordinator [Album Coordinator] – Laurel Altman
• Executive-Producer – Ken Kragen
• Executive-Producer [Assistant] – Michael Branch
• Management [Legal Services] – Jay Cooper , Ronnie June Dashev
• Management [Public Information] – Harriet Sternberg
• Other ["USA For Africa" Title] – Wendy Garfield-Ferris
• Other [Accounting Services] – Ann Short, John Rigney, Len Freedman
• Other [Editorial] – Samuel Graham
• Other [Makeup (Merchandising Section)] – Jane Galli
• Other [Model (Merchandising Section)] – Angela Nicoletti, Robyn Harvey, Scot Wells
• Photography By [Additional Photography] – Henry Diltz, Ken Lei Chung, Sam Emerson
• Photography By [Front Cover Photo] – Harry Benson
• Photography By [Merchandising Section] – Ken Lei Chung

Notes

Issued with a gatefold and a printed inner-sleeve.

Also came with an insert.

"We Are The World" mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. (C) 1985 Mijac Music (BMI) and Brockman Music (ASCAP). (P) 1985 United Support of Artists for Africa.

"If Only For The Moment, Girl" recorded at Record One, Los Angeles, CA. AMS Courtesy of Livingstone Audio. (C) 1985 Random Notes (ASCAP) and Street Talk Tunes (ASCAP). (P) 1985 CBS Inc.

"Just A Little Closer" recorded and mixed at Studio 55, Los Angeles, CA. (C) 1984 MCA Music, a Div. of MCA, Inc. (ASCAP)/Music Corp. of America, Inc. (BMI). (P) 1985 Planet Records.

"Trapped" recorded live at the Meadowlands, August 6, 1984. Recorded by Toby Scott on the Record Plant (L.A.) remote truck. Assisted by David Bianco, Jim Scott and the Crew. Mixed by Thom Panunzio at Clover Recorders, Los Angeles, CA. (C) 1972 Island Music (BMI). (P) 1985 Bruce Springsteen.

"Tears Are Not Enough" recorded at Manta Sound, Toronto, and Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver. (C) 1985 Foster Frees Music, Inc. (BMI)/Adams Communications, Inc. (BMI)/Calypso Toonz (PROC)/Irving Music, Inc. (BMI). (P) 1985 Northern Lights for Africa Society

"4 The Tears In Your Eyes" recorded at Record Plant, New York, and Black Truck, New Orleans. (C) 1985 Controversy Music (ASCAP). (P) 1985 Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

"Good For Nothing" recorded and mixed at Lion Share Studios, Los Angeles, CA. (C) 1985 Security Hogg Music (ASCAP), Fin de Siecle Musique (ASCAP) and Foster Frees Music, Inc. (BMI). ℗ 1985 Warner Bros. Records, Inc.

"Total Control" recorded at Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA. (C) 1979 Frettssongs/Clean Sheets Music (BMI). (P) 1985 Capitol Records Inc.

"A Little More Love" recorded at Lion Share Studios and Sunset Sound, Los Angeles, CA. Mixed by Joe Bogan at Lion Share Studios. (C) 1984 Debdave Music Inc. (BMI)/Briarpatch Music Inc. (BMI)/Good Sport Music (ASCAP)/Montage Music Inc. (ASCAP). (P) 1985 RCA Records

"Trouble In Paradise" recorded live in San Francisco on February 21, 1985. Recorded by Biff Dawes on the Westwood One remote truck. (C) 1979 Hulex Music, Inc. (ASCAP). (P) 1985 Chrysalis Records.

Legal services: Jay Cooper, Ronnie June Dashev, Cooper, Epstein & Hurewitz. Accounting services: Len Freedman, John Rigney and Ann Short, Jess S. Morgan & Company. Photo prints: Hecht Custom Photo. Typesetting: Hs Enough Typographers, Inc. Stats: G2 Graphic Service, Inc. Retouching: Wild & Associates. USA for Africa logo design: Michael Manoogian Logo Design. Color separations: Color Inc.

Kim Mitchell appears courtesy of Alert Records/PolyGram Records Ltd; Bryan Adams, Veronique Beliveau, Paul Hyde and Jeffrey Osborne appear courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.; Corey Hart appears courtesy of Aquarius Records/Capitol Records; Ian Thomas appears courtesy of Anthem Records/Capitol Records; Jeff Lorber and Dionne Warwick appear courtesy of Arista Records; Bette Midler appears courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.; Michael Boddicker appears courtesy of Bodifications; Tom Cochrane, Dalbello, Louis Johnson, Frank Mills, Anne Murray, Bruce Murray, Tina Turner and Zappacosta appear courtesy of Capitol Records; Liona Boyd appears courtesy of CBS Records; Bob Geldof appears courtesy of CBS Records/PolyGram Records Ltd.; Huey Lewis & The News appear courtesy of Chrysalis Records; Paul Dean, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Doug Johnson, Kenny Loggins, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, Mike Reno and Bruce Springsteen appear courtesy of Columbia Records; Martha Johnson and Lorraine Segator appear courtesy of Current Records/RCA Records; Bob Magnusson appears courtesy of Discovery/Trend Records; Jane Siberry appears courtesy of Duke Street Records/WEA International, Inc.; Lindsey Buckingham appears courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records; Mark Holmes, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson and Tito Jackson appear courtesy of Epic Records; Joni Mitchell and Neil Young appear courtesy of Geffen Records/WEA International, Inc.; Bruce Cockburn appears courtesy of Gold Mountain Records; Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder appear courtesy of Motown Record Corporation; Paulinho da Costa and Oscar Peterson appear courtesy of Pablo Records; The Pointer Sisters and Greg Phillinganes appear courtesy of Planet Records; Geddy Lee and Baron Longfellow appear courtesy of PolyGram Records Ltd.; Cyndi Lauper and Aldo Nova appear courtesy of Portrait Records; La Toya Jackson appears courtesy of Private I Records; James Ingram and Quincy Jones appear courtesy of Qwest Records; Hall & Oates, Waylon Jennings, Kenny Rogers and Diana Ross appear courtesy of RCA Records; Gordon Deppe and Claude Dubois appear courtesy of Ready Records; Robert Charlebois appears courtesy of Solution Records; Michael Omartian appears courtesy of Sparrow Records; Carroll Baker appears courtesy of Tembo Records; Murray McLauchlan and Carole Pope appear courtesy of True North Records; Chicago, Sheila E., Al Jarreau, Prince & The Revolution, John Robinson and Paul Simon appear courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.; Gordon Lightfoot appears courtesy of WEA International, Inc.

© 1985 United Support of Artists for Africa
℗ 1985 United Support of Artists for Africa

Also available on CrO2 cassette.

Barcodes

• Barcode: 0 61213 40043 01
• Matrix / Runout (Label side A): AL 40043
• Matrix / Runout (Label side B): BL 40043
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): AL-40043 - 1A-2GZ ② DM-4
• Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): BL-40043 - 1A-2GZ DM- 11
• Rights Society: BMI / ASCAP

Companies

• Manufactured By – CBS/Columbia C.A.

• Manufactured By – CBS Records Canada Ltd.
• Distributed By – CBS Records Canada Ltd.

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