Prince did not appear in the famous Star-Staded 1985 Charity Single WeR the World. It included some Hollywood A-listers such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, Paul Simon and Bruce Springstein.
Single raised $ 80 million since its release, being the most successful charity in history. However, the pins, which was also at the peak of its fame, was particularly absent from the elite group of musicians. For years, people could not stop wondering why they turned down the opportunity.
The late singer’s long -time engineer, Susan Rogers, was present with Prince, when he received a call from the track producer Quinesi Jones. Although he heard only one side conversation while waiting in the control room, he heard them demolishing the proposal.
“It was a long conversation. Prince said, ‘Can I play a guitar on him?’ And he said no, “Rogers said, this meant that he turned down the opportunity. The recording was strategically held at the beginning of the year as it was a few weeks before the American music awards.
Since all the artists were in Los Angeles for the event, it was the right opportunity to bring them under a roof and align their calendar for recording. Prince was not only a participant, but also a winner with three AMAS.
He also gave a prestigious version of his song Purple Rain, which is still one of the most famous sets made on an award show. His epic performance questioned the reports to the people, alleging that we were very ill to participate in the world session.
However, the story later proved to be a rumor to cover the singer on a charity gig by his co-manager, Bob Cavalo.
