Retro Video of the Week: "We Are The World" by USA for Africa

Thirty years ago tonight, around 50 musicians and entertainers, collectively calling themselves USA for Africa, gathered at A&M Studios in Hollywood to record "We Are The World."  As any fellow child of the '80s knows, this song was massive.  Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, it is a philanthropic anthem to provide food and other support to several countries in Africa that had been ravaged by famine.  I won't bother going through a list of everyone who sang on the song, but you can click here to see the list.  It's a veritable who's who of '80s pop/rock stars and actors.  Of the 43 singers (soloists and chorus members), 20 are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or Country Music Hall of Fame.  I remember watching the video as a kid and being amazed that all of these gigantic stars got together in one room.  The song hit #1 in 17 countries and has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.  More importantly, it has helped raise over $60 million for African humanitarian relief.  I think my favorite part is the back and forth between Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder starting around the 4:55 mark.