The singers in the original 1985 charity single "We Are the World," performed by the supergroup USA for Africa, included these soloists in order of appearance:
- Lionel Richie
- Stevie Wonder
- Paul Simon
- Kenny Rogers
- James Ingram
- Tina Turner
- Billy Joel
- Michael Jackson
- Diana Ross
- Dionne Warwick
- Willie Nelson
- Al Jarreau
- Bruce Springsteen
- Kenny Loggins
- Steve Perry
- Daryl Hall
- Huey Lewis
- Cyndi Lauper
- Kim Carnes
- Bob Dylan
- Ray Charles
There was also a large chorus with many other famous musicians like Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, the Jackson family members, and more. The recording was conducted by Quincy Jones and brought together 46 top artists for the cause.
