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Condobloke
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WE ARE THE WORLD..... 28 January 1985
www.abc.net.au
How pop's biggest names pulled a secret marathon all-nighter to create history's biggest charity single
The compelling story behind iconic fundraiser song We Are The World makes for a suspenseful, star-studded pop music documentary.
www.abc.net.au
Condobloke
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WHAM !
In 1982, they were just appearing in pop culture and by 1986 they had played their last ever arena show.
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In 1982, they were just appearing in pop culture and by 1986 they had played their last ever arena show.
From coming out stories to Elton John — here are the key moments from Netflix's Wham! documentary
Netflix's new documentary on the duo, helmed by Tiger King director Chris Smith, is filled with footage and audio previously sealed in the group's vault.
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Condobloke
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Condobloke
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This is what this song is about. This is a traditional Jamaican song that was sung by dock workers who worked throughout the night loading bananas onto ships. It's daylight, and they look forward to the arrival of the Tallyman (who will take inventory) so they can go home.
en.wikipedia.org
Harry Belafonte - Wikipedia
Condobloke
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That's be andrew ridgley !
Condobloke
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I was a poor college student and made a good portion of my income through music.
One of the bands I was in was a 'top 40' band - in the 80s.
I won't say I have PTSD from the experience, but man I played some horrible music.
I have covered a couple of WHAM! songs.
I think the worst thing I did was play a keytar on stage - while looking and dressing the part.
Condobloke
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^^^ Kind of like a piano....without the massive weight ^^^^
OP
I wonder if anyone spotted that Harry Belafonte was in the lineup at "We Are The World"?
OP
Unfortunately, the ABC article on the "We Are The World" documentary is also off-base, where it says
Certainly the Brits had done theirs in the previous year, 1984, but they were only 9 weeks apart.
Band Aid 25 November 1984, and USA for Africa 28 January 1985.
Watched 'em both at the time, enjoyed them both, then and still now.
Wiz.
Certainly the Brits had done theirs in the previous year, 1984, but they were only 9 weeks apart.
Band Aid 25 November 1984, and USA for Africa 28 January 1985.
Watched 'em both at the time, enjoyed them both, then and still now.
Wiz.
LOL How could I not?!? I had the chance to see him in concert in that same era. My favorite song from him is Matilda. He usually gets the audience involved and it's amazing how well he does so.
Condobloke
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Yes.
I believe (from what I have read) that Harry instigated we are the world when he phoned Lionel Ritchie and said, "we have white people saving black folk but we dont have black people saving black folk" (or words to that effect).......The rest is history.
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Sherri is a Cat
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I like the Band Aid more.
Sherri is a Cat
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Why isn't there a preview of the video in my post?
Condobloke
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Copy the url and paste it here
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