U.S.A. for Africa – We Are The World
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1985 single We Are The World.
Music from We Are The World
Artists on We Are The World
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U.S.A. for Africa CPR Listen Up The Ray Charles Singers Ray Charles & Milt Jackson Ray Charles Trio Ray Charles and His Orchestra Willie Nelson & Ray Charles Aretha Franklin & Ray Charles Perry Como & Ray Charles Singers Ray Charles & Van Morrison Ray Charles Trio & The Charlotte Philharmonic The Cookies Ray Charles & Betty Carter Ray Charles & Dee Dee Bridgewater The Raelettes -
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Gear Used On We Are The World
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of U.S.A. for Africa – We Are The World (1985). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Microphones used by Michael Jackson on We Are The World
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Michael Jackson frequently used the Telefunken ELA M 251 E microphone for lead vocals, including on "We Are the World" and "Another Part of Me." In the "Bad Sessions" footage, Bruce Swedien's vintage Telefunken 251 E is shown, highlighting its use by various artists, including Stevie Wonder and Jackson himself.
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MJ had a Telefunken (AKG) C12 Mic in his Neverland Home Studio - Bruce also owns a Pair & these C12 Mic's & was used from time to time on MJs Vocals - Most Famous on Michael's Lead part & also on every singer of the Group of 'We Are The World'
Headphones used by Michael Jackson on We Are The World
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In "We Are The World" - Michael Jackson can be seen using the AKG K141Headphones from 1985
Lionel Richie
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Microphones used by Lionel Richie on We Are The World
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In the opening line of "We Are The World" - Lionel Richie can be seen Singing on the Telefunken (AKG) C12 Microphone in 1985
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Headphones used by Lionel Richie on We Are The World
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In "We Are The World" - Lionel Richie can be seen using the AKG K240 Headphones in 1985
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Ray Charles
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Headphones used by Ray Charles on We Are The World
In "We Are The World" - Ray Charles can be seen using the Fostex T20 Headphones in 1985
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Billy Joel
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World Instruments used by Billy Joel on We Are The World
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Used On Piano Man And Part Of A Signature Series Rerelase Branded To Billy Joel's Name