Perry (an original) join the redo of We Are The World?

[Don]

It needs to be a a reunion of original people, not a remake of the song with new people. The real fans of this original collaboration will be bummed if it is screwed with! Good Morning America mentioned this project on FRiday but did not go into detail, really sounded like hold overs from the Grammies so prepared to be bummed!

Just like they did for the original, where they picked an occasion where everybody was in town.

[perryfaithful]

I wonder if Lora and Cyndy know anything about this.....

[perryfaithful]

It needs to be a a reunion of original people, not a remake of the song with new people. The real fans of this original collaboration will be bummed if it is screwed with! Good Morning America mentioned this project on FRiday but did not go into detail, really sounded like hold overs from the Grammies so prepared to be bummed!

Just like they did for the original, where they picked an occasion where everybody was in town.

25 years ago today

[squirt1]

These singers should just contribute to the Red Cross or the Salvation Army instead of looking for face time. The 1st time was real but this seems contrived.

[garnold1965]

I'd like to see all the first performers gather again but I seriously don't think it would happen. There was a sort of special feeling for the first recording that I don't think could be matched in a repeat.

[Ftloperry]

It needs to be a a reunion of original people, not a remake of the song with new people. The real fans of this original collaboration will be bummed if it is screwed with! Good Morning America mentioned this project on FRiday but did not go into detail, really sounded like hold overs from the Grammies so prepared to be bummed!

I so agree. Why can't they contact all the original singers and say hey let's do it again but this time for Haiti. I am sure they would come together again for a cause like this. They would have to find replacements for Ray Charles and Michael Jackson but hey look up two big names that would fill in nicely. This is going such a big bummer if they get all new people to do the remake of this.

[1fitcaligirl]

From what I have read, they plan to re-use the original part Michael sang in the son the first time. I just don't see these "today" artists pulling it off with the same magnitude and talent as the originals. I say bring back the original artists, especially Steve Perry- as I believe he was the best singer in the bunch (just mho) and use the original recordings of those that passed away just as they plan to do with Michael's part. Otherwise, don't fix something that isn't broken. Make a new one. New song-new artists.

[Rip Rokken]

"That son of a bitch tried to intentionally bankrupt some of the guys and just walk away. He has absolutely no conscience."

Who, this dude again?

[perryfaithful]

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/163091 ... gaga.jhtml


not even close....and I guess we now know he is in New York today, or at least he was supposed to be!

Wonder if they even called the old crew??

[Kelley]

I follow Nicole Richie, Lionel's daughter on Twitter and she said that she was in the studio with her father helping with the remake. If they are doing it in NY, and Steve is in NY then maybe they called him at the last minute and he accepted? Who knows?

[perrylover52]

I follow Nicole Richie, Lionel's daughter on Twitter and she said that she was in the studio with her father helping with the remake. If they are doing it in NY, and Steve is in NY then maybe they called him at the last minute and he accepted? Who knows?

she asked quietly---maybe even singing?

[perryfaithful]

the grammies were in LA

Evening news (ABC) did a story and it looks like (as expected) hold overs from the award ceremony
DId I read that MJ's kids were taking part as well?



http://www.celebrity-mania.com/news/view/00011675.html

[Ftloperry]

The video of the re-make of We Are the World will debut on Friday Feb. 12 during the Opening of the Olympics. Some of the singers involved are:

The Jonas Brothers
T-Pain
Miley Cyrus
Celine Dion
Kanye West
Brian Wilson
Lil Wayne
Harry Connick, Jr.
Snoop Dogg
Tony Bennett
Barbra Streisand (rumor has she will have a solo part)
Josh Groban
Usher
lady Gaga and
Jeff Bridges

This should be interesting....NOT!

[perryfaithful]

GMA did a blurb on this today, did say Celine Dion is doing the Cyndy Lauper solo

[Ftloperry]

GMA did a blurb on this today, did say Celine Dion is doing the Cyndy Lauper solo

How can you replace the "bridge people"? Lionel Richie this morning said that they were doing it different this time it wouldn't be like a circle of people going up the mic to sing their part because this time they have to record the singers to the way they are use to being recorded." WTH!

[CatEyes]

GMA did a blurb on this today, did say Celine Dion is doing the Cyndy Lauper solo

How can you replace the "bridge people"? Lionel Richie this morning said that they were doing it different this time it wouldn't be like a circle of people going up the mic to sing their part because this time they have to record the singers to the way they are use to being recorded." WTH!

Autotune!!!

In the original one people actually sang!!

[brywool]

I seriously doubt it.

IF he's getting a new album ready, he'd be stupid not to do it. It would promote him.
If he's NOT getting a new album ready, that'd explain his not doing it.

[brywool]

GMA did a blurb on this today, did say Celine Dion is doing the Cyndy Lauper solo

How can you replace the "bridge people"? Lionel Richie this morning said that they were doing it different this time it wouldn't be like a circle of people going up the mic to sing their part because this time they have to record the singers to the way they are use to being recorded." WTH!

Autotune!!!

In the original one people actually sang!!

WINNER WINNER!

It'll take them 5 minutes to record it. Another 3 months to make sure everyone's voices are autotuned.

[brywool]

"I am da World...
Dough I act like a Chewdrens.
I am an egomaniac creep
so buy my awbum"

..... Kanye West's Chorus section of We Are the World 2010.

That song that We Are The World bandwagoned off of, Do They Know It's Christmas was far superior.

YUP

[Ftloperry]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

[Marabelle]

I don't want to take anything away from these singers who are sharing their talents to record this song. I may not agree that it was a wise decision to re-record but I think it is a good thing. Anytime anyone takes a moment to generate revenue for people who are in need of life's basic ingredients than I really can't complain. And what is so bad about wanting to be a part of something which may be life changing for all these Haitian people?

[perryfaithful]

and a large group, I think I hear 75 singers?

[Lora]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

[Michigan Girl]

Clips already!!!

Not getting the goosebumps or the lump in my throat like I did the first go round...wonder if that will change?!?!?

[CatEyes]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

maybe this will help soothe the pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FChQOtE_Ro

[Lora]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

maybe this will help soothe the pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FChQOtE_Ro

ahhhhhh. Much better. But watching the original also makes me so sad that MJ isn't with us any longer.

[CatEyes]

I don't want to take anything away from these singers who are sharing their talents to record this song. I may not agree that it was a wise decision to re-record but I think it is a good thing. Anytime anyone takes a moment to generate revenue for people who are in need of life's basic ingredients than I really can't complain. And what is so bad about wanting to be a part of something which may be life changing for all these Haitian people?

You make very good points.

Perhaps it is because the first one meant so much to us (and no, not just because SP was there)

I hope the remake has every success and brings much needed relief to the people of Haiti.

Cat

[Michigan Girl]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

maybe this will help soothe the pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FChQOtE_Ro

Still chokes me up...LOVE this group!!! Brilliant selections!!

[perryfaithful]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

maybe this will help soothe the pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FChQOtE_Ro

ahhhhhh. Much better. But watching the original also makes me so sad that MJ isn't with us any longer.

seems that MJ's part from the original was left in the new version, they place the video of him singing next to his sister Janet who must have his solo this time....so a duet? Interesting

[tammy]

The song will have a hip hop sorta sound to it. Auuuuuuggggggghhhhhhh Cateyes you are right they need to autotone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWbNtvhl-_c

omg. The Celine solo made my ears bleed.

maybe this will help soothe the pain

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FChQOtE_Ro

Ah, SP's voice next to Daryl Hall in the orginal version - so sweet! Wish he would go visit Daryl's house: http://www.livefromdarylshouse.com/welcome.html