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Mar 6, 2015 · I've always wondered how Dan Aykroyd ended up in that video. I found out by reading New Hampshire magazine. The night 'We Are The World' was released and played over and over and over again on the radio, I was spending the night in a line outside of the old Newington Mall waiting to buy tickets to see Prince on his 'Purple Rain' tour.
Feb 1, 2024 · Dan Aykroyd, an actor and musician, joined the chorus of "We Are the World" by U.S.A. For Africa in 1985 by mistake. He was in the wrong office for a business meeting and decided to sing along with the famous stars in the charity single.
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Dan Aykroyd was invited to join the 'We Are the World' event by his talent manager, Ken Kragen, who also arranged the all-star chorus. Aykroyd, who was a musician and a Blues Brothers member, felt out of place among the other singers.
The Funny Story Behind Dan Aykroyd Singing ‘We Are The World’ In 1985. by Peace A. 3 months ago. The new Netflix documentary about the recording of 1985’s “ We Are The World ” brought nostalgia to viewers as well as the backstory behind the presence of legendary actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd.
The song was the only one released from the We Are the World album and became a chart success around the world. In the U.S., it was a number-one hit on the R&B singles chart , the Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, and the Billboard Hot 100 , where it remained for a month.
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Jan 26, 2024 · How did Dan Aykroyd end up singing in the 1985 charity hit "We Are the World"? The new Netflix documentary reveals the comedian's unexpected presence and other behind-the-scenes stories of the historic recording session.
Feb 7, 2024 · February 07, 2024. JM McNab. The number one movie on Netflix right now is The Greatest Night in Pop, a documentary all about the recording of “We Are the World,” the 1985 charity single featuring some of the biggest recording artists of all-time, plus Dan Aykroyd.
