who sang what in we are the world

“We Are the World” is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, the song brought together many of the most famous American musicians of the era. Here’s a breakdown of who sang which parts:

Soloists (in order of appearance):

1. Lionel Richie: “There comes a time when we heed a certain call…”
2. Stevie Wonder: “When the world must come together as one…”
3. Paul Simon: “There are people dying…”
4. Kenny Rogers: “Oh, and it’s time to lend a hand to life…”
5. James Ingram: “The greatest gift of all…”
6. Tina Turner: “We can’t go on pretending day by day…”
7. Billy Joel: “That someone, somewhere will soon make a change…”
8. Michael Jackson: “We are all a part of God’s great big family…”
9. Diana Ross: “And the truth, you know, love is all we need…”
10. Dionne Warwick: “We are the world, we are the children…”
11. Willie Nelson: “We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving…”
12. Al Jarreau: “There’s a choice we’re making, we’re saving our own lives…”
13. Bruce Springsteen: “It’s true, we’ll make a better day, just you and me…”
14. Kenny Loggins: “Send them your heart, so they’ll know that someone cares…”
15. Steve Perry: “And their lives will be stronger and free…”
16. Daryl Hall: “As God has shown us by turning stone to bread…”
17. Michael Jackson: “So we all must lend a helping hand…”
18. Huey Lewis: “We are the world, we are the children…”
19. Cyndi Lauper: “We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving…”
20. Kim Carnes: “There’s a choice we’re making, we’re saving our own lives…”
21. Bob Dylan: “It’s true, we’ll make a better day, just you and me…”
22. Ray Charles: “We are the world, we are the children…”