Solo Beatles
George Harrison was the first Beatle to reach the top of the hot 100 as a solo artist with this beloved hit.
What is My Sweet Lord?
Who is Bob Dylan?
He's one of the most influential rappers of the 21st century - he's very outspoken on social media and interviews as well. A little too outspoken if you ask me.
Who is Kanye West?
"And I'll be damned if I can't slow dance with you, come pour some sugar on me, honey too."
What is Texas Hold 'Em?
This is Jamie's favorite record of all time - the album cover had to be changed after a cease and desist from DC Comics, and now features a string of balloons instead of Superman.
What is Illinois?
Paul & Linda's Ram boasted this #1 hit, composed of two song fragments stitched together.
What is Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey?
He is the lead guitarist of Fleetwood Mac, who would go on to leave the band just two years after We Are the World was recorded.
Who is Lindsey Buckingham?
This pop superstar lent his voice to 2010s We Are the World - his band boasts such hits as Animals and Misery.
Who is Adam Levine?
"I have this thing where I get older, but just never wiser. Midnights become my afternoons"
What is Anti-Hero?
Imogen Heap recorded her vocals on this single using a vocoder. It's probably more remembered today as a Jason Derulo sample.
What is Hide and Seek?
John and Yoko began making solo music together while the Beatles were still together - their first release was titled this.
She is well-known for performing songs for film soundtracks like Under the Boardwalk.
Who is Bette Midler?
Who is Michael Jackson?
"Heaven sent you to me, I'm just hopin' I don't repeat history"
What is Positions?
This R&B singer sampled Joni Mitchell's Big Yellow Taxi in one of her hits from 1997. It's also one of Jamie's favorite songs :)
Who is Janet Jackson?
This album was Ringo's attempt to make music (relatively) on his own - while his self-titled release reached number 2 on the album charts, this record peaked at 162.
What is Ringo the 4th?
This actor lent his voice to the single as well - though, he isn't a stranger to music, having recorded a single for the film Dragnet two years after We Are the World.
Who is Dan Aykroyd?
This rapper wouldn't get his recognition until after his untimely death in 2019, with his 2018 record Victory Lap peaking at number 2 on the album charts posthumously.
Who is Nipsey Hussle?
"I done out my whole arm in the rim, Vince Carter, and I know probably get a key for the quarter."
What is The Box?
This early 2000s alternative rock band was the first concert Jamie had attended - they performed Jamie's favorite track, Imaginary :)
Who are Evanescence?
This is the latest solo release of a Beatles member, released in 2020.
What is McCartney III?
A soul legend, his single Cruisin' was one of his most successful hit outside of his group The Miracles.
Who is Smokey Robinson?
This member of Earth, Wind, and Fire appears on the charity single - his single Easy Lover, with Phil Collins, was his only top 40 hit as a solo artist.
Who is Philip Bailey?
"You can't surprise a Gemini, I'm everywhere, I'm cross-eyed"
What is Bad Habit?
This soul singer made an appearance on the Simpsons episode "Whacking Day," where he performed his smooth hit Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe
Who is Barry White?