"We Are The World" - Again!
It's been 25 years since "We Are The World" was released and now Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are planning to record an anniversary edition of the song to benefit the Haitian earthquake victims.
Supposedly they had already planned to perform on January 28 as part of the anniversary celebration, but when the earthquake in Haiti struck the project formed in to a fundraiser for the country.
Usher, John Legend and Natalie Cole have been invited thus far and more performers are expected to join. The original song featured Richie, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper and Billy Joel among MANY others.
A music video will accompany new version as well.
Who do U want to hear on the new and improve "We Are The World?"
Michael Lohan Abandons His Bitch
Rihanna Does Her Part For Earthquake Relief!
Miley should totally be on it HAAHHAHAHA and Timberpuss.
pink and gaga!
Ashley Tisdale or Demi Lovato for sure!
Justin Timberlake!!!
Alicia Keys and Beyonce
Justin Timberlake is a given.
Such a pop CLASSIC… Love it!!
The new edition should feature relevant artists from the era as the main vocals as it did in the past.
So bad there aren't those much nowadays
I'm not even a fan but, Beyoncé should be there. Celine Dion or Mariah (although them both are more of the 90s). Christina Aguilera. I agree on Pink…
On the men side, I agree on Justin Timberlake. Seal, why not? His "different" velvety voice could be the new "Al Jarreau". Now that I think of, most that come to my mind are from the 90s!
There are some rehearsals on Youtube, showing all the process from the original. Everybody was such a fine singer (except for Dylan, but we all know that, his part is even funny!!). Artists doing the same today should be as fine, and not just studio products!
Sick and tired of old ideas. Give the crap a rest.
Anyway… I'm sure and confident that Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones WON'T dissapoint with their selection
Those are MAESTROS…
What in the hell was Dan Ackyroyd (Ghostbusters,Blues Brothers) doing there ? (back row,the one who looks like he got lost on the way to the men's room and ended up in a video)..
our lady GAGA!
These things are totally fake. The last time none of the money got to the people! The selfish celebs sucked it all up on their luxury "expenses"
Sweet!!! Yes, yes, yes!!! Am really looking forward to this new take on the classic song. I hope they keep the lyrics the same, just with new faces. It would be amazing. Wasn't there a Canadian version too? I remember having both 45's as a child but for the life of me I can't remember the name of it - and I'm Canadian! How embarassing.
i hope they leave in michael jackson's part since he wrote 90% of the song
stop! haiti is an excuse for them to appear so self righteous…whatever…
BRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCEEEE!! Bring back the greats! Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dylan, and then throw in new talent like Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z. Awesome
Pink, Gaga, The Spice Girls, Rihanna, Beyonce, Britney, Madonna… everyone like that.
Um deff Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson should be the leads for sure!!
they should have new people thats fine but keep mj's original vocals on there. it's his and lionel richie's song and should stay that way…
I want to hear Lady Gaga, Pink, Beyonce, Cyndi, Timberlake, Rhianna…
how awesome is that…looking forward to seeing this "maybe" disaster…
Michael Jackson please.
Nobody could do Cyndi's part the same way. They need to bring her back again for the re-record.
I'm going to guess (and hope for)…
Taylor Swift
Beyonce
U2
Green Day
Demi Lovato
Paramore
John Mayer
Justin Timberlake
Nelly Furtado
Rihanna
Alicia Keys
Pink
Mary J. Blige
Avril Lavigne
Katy Perry
Lady GaGa
Bon Jovi
Sheryl Crow
The All-American Rejects
Shania Twain
Kings of Leon
ok, well first i love the song we are the world…it was really the first type of big charity colaboration with stars and kick started a whole generation of it….second..how sweet this is going to happen on my birthday!!!!
I thought the original We are the World was pretty damned arrogant.
I think its a tacky and crppy idea, but if it is going to happen, lets add the Queen of Pop MADONNA!!!!
Sure, it's for a good cause. Maybe the new talent can revamp it and give it a modern twist.
You know what they say, Never let a crisis go to waste. I wouldn't buy this if it was 1 cent.
Re: adysbel – LEAVE TUNA FACE, GAGA OUT O THIS! PEE-UKE!
Ohhhh i am so excited! They should have pink, john mayer, and maybe lady gaga
BRITNEY SPEARS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope Prince has the common sense to blow off THIS shitty version of "We Are The World" too.
That was my fucking idea…. god damnit.
I would LOVE to see DONNA SUMMER perform on this song!!!!!
Alicia Keys, Lady GaGa, Mariah Carey. It would be nice if they kept Michael Jackson's part (or at least some of) it in the song.
I think that would be a great way to raise money. The song won't be complete though unless they leave Michael's vocal's on it. I'm sure Quincy and Lionel Richie would more then likely keep Michael apart of the song especially considering the fact that if Michael was here he would have been doing all he could do to help the people of Haiti. I'm sure he's looking down on the people of Haiti with sorrow wishing he help.
R.I.P Michael
they are going to ruin the song because all the singers today dont know how to sing and the whole song will be autotuned….
the old version was perfect with relevant and actual artists who are all legends
Jessica Simpson has the vocals, BIlly from Greey Day, Miley, Justin, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer def.
i wish michael jackson was still here so he could lend his beautiful voice to the song
Lady GaGa, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Fergie, Mariah Carey, Susan Boyle……….
It won't be the same without MJ
LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT! Thanks Perez!
What the F*** are you talking about!! … This is Bulls***… How can anyone be thinking about this while the creator just passed away! This is an anthem and should stay as it was created! .. Create a new song or just another event if they want to help Haiti people! come on!
PLEEEEEEEEASE absolutely NO new crap artists like miley cyrus taylor swift justin bieber lady gaga katy perry or anybody like that!!! i will shoot myself!!! they cannot ruin that song like that. please only real artists with actual talent who actually are significant to the world. like beyonce, alicia keys, ne-yo, akon, etc
Boooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring!!!! I'm all for making money for the earthquake victims but can nobody write anything decent anymore??? They have to constantly cover other people's charity songs. I'm afraid they will probably sell less because they haven't come up with something new and original.
Adam Lambert and Norah Jones
They better keep MJ's vocals in there
Re: King Hendrix – AMEN you are so right I totally agree. Okay look at the original…Michael Jackson for crying out loud, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Cindy Lauper, Stevie Wonder, oh my gosh like EVERY single person, a legend, and the biggest legends of music history.
If they remake this song…with Miley Cyrus..Justin Bieber..Demi Lovato?? Are you people kidding me?! The song will be a joke. I highly doubt Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie would do that.
That's tricky, considering most singers today CAN'T actually sing. So long as the money goes to a good cause.
There is no way to "improve" it without MJ. But I think doing this will make money towards a good cause, so it's a great thing.
NOTHING will compare to the old line up! NOTHING! Ray charles, stevie, dylan, springsteen, paul simon, tina, diana ross…the list goes on..the new one will be a pale imitation.
oh christ-on-a-cracker….
write a new damn song
Shakira, Beyonce, Pink, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Madonna, John Legend, John Mayer & Kings of Leon.
Carrie Underwood is rumored to be appearing in it since Michael Jackson said he was a fan of hers. I truly hope Taylor swift and Miley are not allowed in this, as they will destroy it.
Taylor can't sing on key to save her life, and she will ruin the song. Miley is better then her at least.
Re: Brittttt –
why on earth would you want Taylor swift in this song? terrible. Her vocals are so off key she would ruin it for everyone.
This is my dream team:
Carrie Underwood
Alicia Keys
Mary J Blige
Sarah McLaughlin
Celine Dion
John Mayers
Kanye West
Usher
Beyonce
Jen Hudson
Kelly Clarkson
Pink
Leona Lewis
Adele
Coldplay
Dave Matthews
Janet Jackson should be in it
They BETTER NOT take out MJ's vocals! The new artists are totally going to trash this classic….
the original is the best!!!
NO NO NO! gosh, i can't stand when these untalented twits just take legendary classics and just ruin it. just leave the song alone !