We Are The World Trivia Quiz

Answer: January 28, 1985

January 25 is the date of my birthday but it is also when the movie "Beverly Hills Cop" was the top movie box office hit. January 28, 1986 was the year The Challenger lifted off and 1984 was the year of the Golden Globe Awards.

Answer: 12th Annual American Music Awards

All of these happened on 28 January but different years. After the Award ceremony, the artists gathered to record the video and recorded until the early morning of the next day. The group was determined to record the song! The Superbowl was in 1985. The Thornbirds won in 1984. "The Wiz" was in 1979.

Answer: Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson

Lionel and Michael wrote this 1985 award winning song which won Grammys including Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The record sold 800,000 copies in the first weekend! Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen and Bob Dylan were soloists.

Answer: Lionel Richie

Lionel started out this masterpiece, which is why most people remember the first line of the song as well.

Answer: True

Lionel Richie begins with the memorable line which sets the tempo and mood. Truly inspiring music for a worthwhile cause!

Answer: 21

Twenty-one soloists consisted of the following artists (in singing order): Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jurreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles.

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

Bruce's performance was so moving to see! He gave 200% to this song and it shows in the video and in the record! Bruce was born on September 23, 1949. is also one of my favorite performers. His hits include: "Dancing in the Dark" (1984,) for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male, which is one of many Grammy awards he has won. "Streets of Philadelphia" (1994) was a amulti-winner for Bruce.

He won an Academy Award for as well as a Grammy for Song of the Year, Rock Song of the Year, Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo, and Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television.

This was in the move "Philadelphia" (1993). In 2001, he also earned an Emmy Award as well. Bruce devotes a great deal of his time to worthy causes and "We are the World" is just one of them.

Answer: True

I thought it was great that Dan Aykroyd, a Canadian, recorded with the diverse voiced group. If you watch the music video, Dan can be seen in the top row of the video and later beside Harry Belafonte. If you recall, Dan is known for his routine with John Belushi "The Blues Brothers" on "Saturday Night Live" and also the movie of the same name. Dan represented the American Film Industry.

The song inspired other artists to also make a difference to raise money for those that were hungry in various countries. Canadians, Latin African Americans and other artist went on to make their own version based on the idea.

Answer: 45

The 45 artists included: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Kim Carnes, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Hall and Oates, James Ingram, Jackie Jackson, LaToya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings ("Pop-Up Video" suggested he left over a lyric dispute.) Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, Kenny Loggins, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson, Jeffery Osborne, Steve Perry, The Pointer Sisters, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder.

Answer: Quincy Jones

"Q" (his nickname) is seen directing the diverse voiced group in the music video. His film credit includes "Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice" (1969) and he wrote the theme for "Ironside" (1967). After the success of Michael Jackson's first album in 1979 titled "Off the Wall" Quincy was a sought after record producer.

In 2001, he had his autography published "Q: The Autography of Quincy Jones". He has been nominated and won many awards including an Emmy, Oscar nominations and Grammy winner. Quincy Delight Jones Jr. was born on March 14, 1933 on the southside of Chicago, IL.