He persuaded Fletch to record the music and together they sung the song at his sister, Hannah's 18th Birthday party.

It was heard by Year Zero Records who persuaded her to record a solo album of new material.

Zucchero eventually persuaded Pavarotti to record the song with him, and it became a hit throughout Europe.

Peggy follows Vince and persuades him to record a demo so that he can listen to himself.

The F.B.I. persuaded him to secretly record meetings where such activities were taking place.

Gladstone was only one of many people whom he persuaded to record - in this case, a message congratulating Edison upon his invention.

Mitch Miller persuaded her to record a duet with Frank Sinatra.

Benson eventually persuaded Gaye to record the song by offering him a cut of the royalties.

He persuaded her to record a version of the song - and the rest became Australian recording history.

Geldof then contacted colleagues in the music industry and persuaded them to record the single under the title 'Band Aid' for free.