We Are the World (Song)

Remembering Quincy Jones, a Bridge Between Genres and Generations

A conversation about his long and unique footprint in music, and how he discussed it later in his career.

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How ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Got the ’80s Right

The Netflix documentary revels in nostalgia. But the heart of the film spotlights the relationships between the pop superstars who recorded “We Are the World.”

By Rob Tannenbaum

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‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Review: They Were the World

This documentary shows the highlights of the recording session for the charity song “We Are the World,” which assembled a who’s who of pop celebrities.

By Glenn Kenny

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Harry Belafonte’s Songs: Hear 10 Essential Tracks

He began his career during the 1950s folk revival and continued to record — and helped orchestrate “We Are the World” — while pursing his many other artistic and political interests.

By Jon Pareles

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