Quincy Jones Put A-List Superstars in Check — with Just a Sign! — for 'We Are the World.' Here's How He Did It
The legendary producer wanted to curb all attitude at the door before recording one of the biggest charity singles of all ...
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He Was the ‘Secret Weapon' of ‘We Are the World.' 39 Years Later, Here's His Story
Oh, I think we were all there for each other. [Manager] Ken Kragen really put all of this together. He called Lionel, then he called Quincy, and Quincy called me. One of my favorite things was a ...
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A mostly forgotten 1986 event plays a central role in the film and adds a rich layer to the point Peele is looking to make. (No real spoilers ahead.) ...
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Egos and idols
Harry Belanfonte convinced manager Ken Kragen to reach out to a host of music luminaries to record a single as USA for Africa. For expediency’s sake, Kragen chose a night when the highest number ...
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Quincy Jones Put A-List Superstars in Check — with Just a Sign! — for 'We Are the World.' Here's How He Did It
With the help of Ken Kragen, who bankrolled the massive production, a powerhouse team of Jackson and Lionel Richie as songwriters plus Jones and Michael Omartian as producers were drafted for what ...