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Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie Remaking 'We Are the World' to Aid Haiti
- Posted on Jan 21st 2010 11:31AM by Emily Tan
From U2 and Jay-Z's collaboration to Patti Smith and James Taylor's charity shows, musicians have been doing all they can to raise funds to help the earthquake victims in Haiti. Now, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie can be added to the list. The recording heavyweights are planning to the return to the studio and remake the 1985 hit, 'We Are the World.' Celebrating its 25th anniversary on Jan. 28, the song, which originally raised money to help feed and relieve famine in Africa, will raise money for Haiti. According to Billboard.com, Jones and Richie are asking artists to stay an extra night during Grammy weekend and participate in the project.
While Michael Jackson obviously won't be a part of the remake, it won't be surprising if an invite has been sent out to the other original soloists like Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper and Dionne Warwick. Usher, Natalie Cole and John Legend are some of the artists who have already been invited, and we're sure many other Grammy nominees will jump on the opportunity to be part of it.
Helmed by Grammy producer Ken Ehrlich, 'We Are the World' will not only be a single but also turned into a video, just like the 1985 recording. While no artists have been officially confirmed to record, more news about the remake will no doubt be coming out very soon.
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Tanya Campbell
steve perry is a wonderful caring person who I believe cares so much for this and so many other causes but if he can not be there I know he has donated to help the people of haiti and that they will be in his hearts .It would be wonderful if Steve perry did sing on this remake but can be forgiven if he can not make it.Long live this lovely man and his beautiful heart voice and soul Tanya
February 05 2010 at 8:54 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Marsha
I'm guessing they'll probably leave one of Michael's original parts in. And wouldn't it be nice if perhaps this time instead of Michael singing, Prince will sing the part that he was originally asked to sing.
January 31 2010 at 3:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
my66kicks
Hey--What about CHER??? She would be a great addition to this group!
January 22 2010 at 5:02 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tuula Westra
Simon Cowell is producing a cd for Haiti, with Leona Lewis, Elton John, many others, Gordon Brown is behind it, all tax free. God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen...
January 22 2010 at 9:59 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
rob
this song sucked the first time it will suck again -the money didnt even get where it was supposed to - flop all the way around
January 22 2010 at 9:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
John
Anyone else remember seeing Dan Akroyd in the original video? How in the hell did he get in there?
January 22 2010 at 9:19 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Sparky
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If only they could get Steve Perry!!!!!!!!!!
January 22 2010 at 8:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Mad_Dog
Steve Perry will be there for this cause also. Artist will be confirmed very soon and all originals are being asked back.
January 22 2010 at 8:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Lisa
Oh, I'll keep my fingers crossed that he joins in. Would love to hear his voice again, it's been way too long!
By the way, Happy Birthday Steve!!!
Jenn
No need to remake this!!!!!! This is a GREAT song with great artist. Don't mess it up like some many other songs have been!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 22 2010 at 7:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Stephanie
Nice for Lionel and Quincy but Michael wrote the song and the original re-released would do much better in terms of raising money-can't they see that!
January 22 2010 at 7:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Laurie
Nice gesture, but I think people already are doing all they can for this cause.
January 22 2010 at 4:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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