"We Are the World: Untold Stories and Behind-the-Scenes Secrets"
TL;DR
Sheila E. reveals in a new documentary that she felt deceived by the producers of "We Are the World" who kept pushing her to call Prince to come to the recording session, despite promises of a solo vocal part that never materialized. The documentary, "The Greatest Night in Pop," features behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with key figures involved in the iconic recording session, shedding light on the dynamics and interactions among the superstar artists.
- Sheila E.: ‘We Are the World’ Producers Used Me To Try To Get Prince Rolling Stone
- Documentary on 'We Are the World' goes deep inside recording session of starry 1985 charity single The Associated Press
- Lionel Richie, Prince and a grumpy Bob Dylan: The untold story behind 'We Are the World' Los Angeles Times
- 'The Greatest Night in Pop' Review: They Were the World The New York Times
- The History of the We Are The World Song TIME
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