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Feb 1, 2024 · Learn how Dan Aykroyd accidentally joined the chorus of "We Are the World" by U.S.A. For Africa in 1985 and why he is in the Netflix documentary The Greatest Night in Pop. See when and where he sings in the music video of the charity single.
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Mar 6, 2015 · When asked how his appearence in the video came about, Dan replied; "Totally by accident. My father and I were interviewing business managers in LA and we walked into this office of a talent manager, and realized we were in the wrong place. I was looking for a money manager, not a talent manager. I had managed myself at that time and always have.
Dan Aykroyd was invited to join the 'We Are the World' chorus by his talent manager, Ken Kragen, who also organized the event. Aykroyd, who was a musician and a Blues Brothers star, felt out of place among the other singers.
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 Greatest Night in Pop featured archival footage and interviews with the performers, including Dan.
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Lastly, Dan Aykroyd was there. And nobody really knows why. USA for Africa featured 21 "soloists" — basically singers who got a half-a-line or so to sing, but whose distinctive voices were ...
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.
Michael Omartian. " We Are the World " is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is the eighth- best-selling physical single ...
