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We Are The World Vocalists Trivia Quiz

Many artists participated in the United Artists for Africa effort. Can you name the vocalists who sang the lyrics from the following lines of the hit song?

A multiple-choice quiz by dd1988. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dd1988

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
266,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Texas born country star sang "We can't go on pretending day by day"? Hint

Paul Simon

Steve Perry

Al Jurreau

Kenny Rogers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which duo member sang "It's true we'll make a better day just you and me"? Hint

James Ingram

Billy Joel

John Oates

Daryl Hall

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Question 3 of 10

3. This pop monarch sang "We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving" the first time it is heard in the song. Hint

Diana Ross

Marlon Jackson

Bob Dylan

Michael Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. This country music icon sang "As God has shown us by turning stone to bread" Hint

Willie Nelson

Waylon Jennings

Huey Lewis

Kenny Rogers

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Question 5 of 10

5. What music diva sang the lyrics "Well, well, well, let's realize that a change can only come"? Hint

Tina Turner

Diana Ross

Cyndi Lauper

Kim Carnes

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Question 6 of 10

6. This R&B/soul artist sang these opening words: "There comes a time when we heed a certain call"? Hint

Stevie Wonder

Lionel Richie

James Ingram

Paul Simon

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Question 7 of 10

7. This legendary headliner sang the lyrics "We're all a part of God's great big family"? Hint

Dionne Warwick

Michael Jackson

Tina Turner

Kenny Loggins

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Question 8 of 10

8. This band frontman sang "But if you just believe there's no way we can fall". Hint

Huey Lewis

Bob Dylan

Steve Perry

Al Jurreau

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer sang "Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life". Hint

James Ingram

Paul Simon

Billy Joel

Daryl Hall

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Question 10 of 10

10. He sang these words: "That someone, somewhere will soon make a change". Hint

Harry Belafonte

Bob Dylan

James Ingram

Dan Aykroyd

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Texas born country star sang "We can't go on pretending day by day"?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

Rogers won the favorite country male artist in 1985. He beat Hank Williams Jr. and Ricky Skaggs. Kenny Rogers performed a solo version of this song at a 1986 concert.

2. Which duo member sang "It's true we'll make a better day just you and me"?

Answer: Daryl Hall

John Oates was not asked to record a solo for the song. Daryl Hall was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2005.

3. This pop monarch sang "We are the ones who make a brighter day so let's start giving" the first time it is heard in the song.

Answer: Michael Jackson

While the other artists were at the American Music Awards, Michael recorded a guide vocal track the night of the recording session. Stevie Wonder also sings this line later in the song.

4. This country music icon sang "As God has shown us by turning stone to bread"

Answer: Willie Nelson

The Bible clearly states that Jesus, when tempted to turn stones to bread, refused. This can be found in the book of Matthew. Waylon Jennings alledgedly left the studio due to a lyric dispute.

5. What music diva sang the lyrics "Well, well, well, let's realize that a change can only come"?

Answer: Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper was asked to remove her jewelry during the recording because it jingled when she stepped up to the microphone. She graciously complied.

6. This R&B/soul artist sang these opening words: "There comes a time when we heed a certain call"?

Answer: Lionel Richie

The song "We Are The World" was written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. Richie hosted the American Music Awards in 1985, which took place just hours before the recording session.

7. This legendary headliner sang the lyrics "We're all a part of God's great big family"?

Answer: Tina Turner

Tina Turner toured with Lionel Richie in 1984 as his opening act. In 1985, she won the favorite solo female R&B/soul artist at the American Music Awards.

8. This band frontman sang "But if you just believe there's no way we can fall".

Answer: Huey Lewis

Huey Lewis and the News also had a song appear on the "We Are The World" LP. The song was "Trouble In Paradise."

9. What Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer sang "Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life".

Answer: Paul Simon

Twice Simon was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: once for his involvement in Simon & Garfunkel and again for his solo efforts.

10. He sang these words: "That someone, somewhere will soon make a change".

Answer: James Ingram

Ingram helped write the song "PYT" which appeared on the album, Thriller. During the recording session of "We Are the World", everyone began singing the Banana Boat song in tribute to Belafonte.

Source: Author dd1988

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