On April 13, 1985, USA for Africa's 'We Are the World' hit No. 1 on the Hot 100, and helped launch a legacy of philanthropy. Here's the chart rewind.

‘The rockers don’t like the song, we’re leaving’: The making of USA for Africa’s ‘We Are the World’ Springsteen found his own parking space as the superstars arrived in limos, Prince ...

There comes a time when we heed a certain call, when the world must come together as one. For USA for Africa, the organization behind “We Are the World,” that time came five years ago this spring.

In the ’80s, pop music decided to take on the world’s problems. There was Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid, and of course, USA for Africa's “We Are the World.” ...

Asked if he would write another “We Are the World,” Richie said it wasn’t necessary, because the lyrics of the song are still relevant today. “You don’t need any new words,” said Richie .

USA for Africa, a supergroup formed in 1985, raised funds for famine relief with their hit We Are the World.. Featuring stars like Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, the song became a global ...

But, with the clock ticking and Jones breathing down their neck - “We needed a demo of the song like yesterday” - it fell to Richie to break the back of the task. Richie brought over a tape of the ...

Inside epic all-nighter that birthed USA for Africa's charity smash: a history of 'We Are the World,' featuring Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie.

With a stellar line-up boasting 45 of the biggest names in music, We Are The World raised more than £40million to combat famine in Africa. But 30 years after the hit topped the UK charts, it’s ...

The all-star recording session for We Are the World, the biggest charity single of all time, took place 30 years ago Wednesday. On Jan. 28, 1985, at A&M Recording Studios in Hollywood, following ...