Va - We Are The World -usa For Africa- -1985- Flac Link
The 1985 charity album "We Are the World" by USA for Africa is a landmark in music history, recorded to provide relief for famine in Ethiopia. A high-fidelity FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) version of this album preserves the intricate vocal layers of 45 of the era's biggest superstars, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Bruce Springsteen. Album Overview Artist: Various Artists (as USA for Africa) Release Date: April 1, 1985 Genre: Pop, Rock, Soul, R&B Label: Columbia / CBS Producer: Quincy Jones Tracklist
- Review: This is a hidden gem. It’s a somber, acoustic-ballad that feels like a discarded track from Nebraska or Born in the U.S.A.. In lossless audio, the intimacy of Springsteen's vocal and the subtle instrumentation create a warm, melancholic atmosphere that contrasts with the grandiosity of the opening track.
In addition to the title track, the album features nine previously unreleased songs donated by contributing artists: Song Title USA For Africa We Are the World Steve Perry If Only For The Moment, Girl The Pointer Sisters Just a Little Closer Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Trapped (Live) Northern Lights Tears Are Not Enough Prince and The Revolution 4 the Tears in Your Eyes Chicago Good for Nothing Tina Turner Total Control Kenny Rogers A Little More Love Huey Lewis & The News Trouble in Paradise (Live) VA - We Are The World -USA For Africa- -1985- FLAC
The Legacy of "We Are the World"
1. The "Wall of Sound" Dynamics
"We Are the World" features a chaotic, beautiful arrangement. In the final chorus, 45 voices are singing simultaneously—from Bob Dylan’s nasally twang to Bruce Springsteen’s throaty roar to Cyndi Lauper’s vibrato. The 1985 charity album "We Are the World"