New Delhi: The Greatest Night in Pop is a priceless music documentary that chronicles the whole process of creating the 1985 worldwide smash song “We Are The World,” the eighth best-selling physical single of all time.
On January 29, 2024, the documentary The Greatest Night in Pop will be available on Netflix. On the other hand, the 2024 Sundance Film Festival will have its debut on January 19 before the film’s OTT release.
Summary
Taking place in Los Angeles on January 25, 1985, the Greatest Night in Pop, directed by Bao Nguyen, will tell the tale of that momentous occasion. More than that, it will detail how the organiser accomplished the apparently impossible: getting 46 of the most renowned vocalists in the world to record a song in a single night. Remarkably, this took place before the widespread use of smartphones and the internet.
Known as “USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa)” the song was composed and recorded by a slew of American music icons. The record-breaking sales helped fund relief efforts during the severe famine that struck Ethiopia from 1983 to 1985.
When and Where to Watch?
On January 19, 2024, The Greatest Night in Pop will have its world debut at the Sundance Film Festival. On January 29, 2024, it will be available on Netflix.
How did 46 of the biggest pop stars come together to record a song that would touch the world? The Greatest Night in Pop unveils the journey from chaos to magic. Premiering January 29. pic.twitter.com/uRAic7503N
— Netflix (@netflix) January 9, 2024
How did 46 of the biggest pop stars come together to record a song that would touch the world?
The Greatest Night in Pop unveils the journey from chaos to magic.
Premiering January 29.pic.twitter.com/4yhVsrBmgD
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) January 9, 2024
Other Details
The Greatest Night in Pop documents the laborious process of creating a legendary charity song and was produced by Lionel Richie, Julia Nottingham, Larry Klein, George Hencken, Bruce Eskowitz, and Harriet Sternberg.
Gathering 46 of the greatest names in music at the time, they recorded a whole album in a single night, resulting in a smashing success. No cell phones or internet were available in 1985 to keep us all in the loop. The Greatest Night in Pop documents just that, using never-before-seen film and tales to shed light on the true efforts of the crew and artists involved in making such a huge success in the span of a single night.
In 1985, the world’s most impressive supergroup convened to record “We Are the World”.
The Greatest Night in Pop relives one of the most storied moments in music history — featuring never-before seen footage and all-new interviews from the artists who lived it. Coming to… pic.twitter.com/Osr5uivTCB
— Netflix (@netflix) January 5, 2024
The legendary song, which was co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, showcased the vocal talents of a plethora of artists, including Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Smokey Robinson, and many more.
