Michael Jackson Records His Vocal Solo for “We Are The World”
January 28, 2025

On this date in 1985, Michael Jackson recorded his final vocal parts for “We Are the World” including his solo section and chorus alone in the studio before being joined by his co-writer on the song, Lionel Richie, as well as Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner and the rest of the all-star line-up. Netflix’s “The Greatest Night in Pop” celebrates that moment and details the making of the charity single. https://www.netflix.com/title/81720500