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music1 year ago•2 min saved

"60 Guitar Legends Unite for Mark Knopfler's Charity Single"

Mark Knopfler has brought together over 60 artists, including Bruce Springsteen, David Gilmour, Slash, and Eric Clapton, to create a new version of his 1983 instrumental "Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero." The charity single, featuring the final recording by Jeff Beck, will benefit Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. The supergroup, billed as Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes, recorded the song at West London’s British Grove Studios, with contributions from a wide array of guitar legends and other musicians.

via Rolling Stone|

#charity-single #guitar-legends #instrumental

entertainment1 year ago•4 min saved

Inside the Making of 'We Are the World': A Star-Studded Documentary

A new Netflix documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop," offers a behind-the-scenes look at the recording session of the iconic 1985 charity single "We Are the World," featuring interviews with music legends like Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, and Cyndi Lauper. The documentary reveals never-before-seen footage and details, including the challenges and memorable moments during the all-night recording session, and the impact of the song on music history and activism.

via NBC News|

#charity-single #documentary #entertainment

music1 year ago•8 min saved

"We Are the World: Untold Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Secrets"

Lionel Richie reflects on the challenges and success of the iconic charity single "We Are the World," as depicted in the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop." The film offers a detailed account of the high-pressure recording session involving 46 famous artists and the song's enduring impact. Richie discusses the artistic value of the song, its African American tradition, and the difficulties of recreating such a collaborative effort in today's music industry.

via Los Angeles Times|

#charity-single #documentary #lionel-richie

music2 years ago•11 min saved

"We Are the World": Lionel Richie's Reflections and Wild Stories

Lionel Richie discusses the chaotic and adrenaline-fueled process of writing and recording "We Are the World" in 1985, as depicted in Bao Nguyen's documentary The Greatest Night in Pop. Richie shares insights on the challenges of assembling a star-studded team, the creative process with Michael Jackson, and the mysteries of the recording night, including the absence of Prince and Bob Dylan's stress. He reflects on the impossibility of replicating such a talent coup today and the end of his innocence with the release of the iconic charity single.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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music2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering Tina Turner: From Iconic Charity Single to Mysterious Health Message and Legacy in Albania.

Tina Turner, the first female voice on the all-star charity single "We Are the World," has died at age 83. The song, recorded in 1985 by USA for Africa, featured 44 singers and raised millions to fight famine in Africa. With Turner's passing, 10 of the singers on the smash have now died. The song won the Grammy for record of the year in 1986, but none of the artists on the recording were awarded Grammys.

via Billboard|

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