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music1 year ago•2 min saved

"Sheila E. Reveals Prince's Decision on 'We Are the World' Participation"

Sheila E. reveals that Prince turned down the opportunity to participate in "We Are the World" because he felt it was "just too much," despite liking the song and the cause. She explains that they were already heavily involved in charitable efforts during Prince's Purple Rain Tour and that he made the right decision for himself. Sheila E. also discusses her realization that she was invited to participate in the project as a means of luring Prince, but she harbors no ill will towards anyone involved.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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music2 years ago•2 min saved

"The Controversial Legacy of 'We Are the World': Sheila E's Revelation and the Untold Stories"

Sheila E revealed in a new documentary that she felt used during the recording of "We Are the World" in 1985, as she was only invited in the hopes of luring Prince to the session. Despite her expectation to sing a verse, she felt like she was being used as bait for Prince's attendance. Both she and Lionel Richie separately reached out to Prince, but he did not attend, leading to Sheila E feeling deceived as she was not intended to sing a verse. The documentary director confirmed Richie did not dispute Sheila E's account.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

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music2 years ago•4 min saved

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

Sheila E. reveals in a new documentary that she felt deceived by the producers of "We Are the World" who kept pushing her to call Prince to come to the recording session, despite promises of a solo vocal part that never materialized. The documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop," features behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with key figures involved in the iconic recording session, shedding light on the dynamics and interactions among the superstar artists.

via Rolling Stone|

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