"We are the world" - Remake for Haiti

[Behshad]

Twenty-five years after "We Are the World" became a global hit, a remake of the charity song will benefit Haiti.

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie, who were both involved in the original, are planning a huge re-recording of the single to celebrate the milestone anniversary, according to the Hollywood Reporter blog, Showbiz 411.

The legendary musicians are pushing artists who will be in Los Angeles for Grammy weekend to stay in the city till Monday, Feb. 1 for a massive sing-along at the Nokia Theater.

The invite list so far includes Usher, Natalie Cole, and John Legend, according to Showbiz 411. But the blog predicts other acts – like Wyclef Jean, Sting, Fergie, Alicia Keys, and Justin Timberlake - will quickly hop on board as Grammy nominees, presenters and guests get word.

The anniversary was originally set to be marked on Jan. 28, but that changed when an earthquake devastated Haiti on Jan. 12. Now, proceeds from the single and video will go to Haiti relief.

"We Are the World," written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian, was released in 1985 to benefit African famine relief.

It featured vocals from powerhouses like Jackson, Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles.

The song became the fastest-selling American pop single in history, and was named the biggest selling single of all time.

Jackson, who died in June, is expected to be invoked in some way for the new recording, according to Showbiz 411.

[Saint John]

No mention of Perry ... perhaps he didn't feel like a part of that band either.

[Behshad]

No mention of Perry ... perhaps he didn't feel like a part of that band either.

Since you missed this in another thread :

Chances of Michael Jackson joining are a lot higher than Perry singing this time !

[T-Bone]

I wouldn't surprise me if they still have the original Jackson vocal tracks for this song and somehow pipe them into the tracks on the new version. With his name on this, it'll raise A LOT of $$$$$

[annie89509]

I love the original version and all the original singers (picked them out by voice). Can't imagine I'd like this remake. Call me an old folgie...I won't know half the new singers they pick.

[Arkansas]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?
I guess there's a Hollywood thing going on now that makes it more important.
????



later~

[Behshad]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?
I guess there's a Hollywood thing going on now that makes it more important.
????



later~

I see someone is still taking the jerk pill ...

[lights1961]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?
I guess there's a Hollywood thing going on now that makes it more important.
????



later~

I see someone is still taking the jerk pill ...

its GUILT... and I cant imagine this version COMING AS CLOSE TO THE GREATNESS OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION.
THOSE GUYS WERE AMAZING SINGERS.... todays acts and singers... no way as good or talented...

[Arkansas]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?
I guess there's a Hollywood thing going on now that makes it more important.
????



later~

I see someone is still taking the jerk pill ...

its GUILT... and I cant imagine this version COMING AS CLOSE TO THE GREATNESS OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION.
THOSE GUYS WERE AMAZING SINGERS.... todays acts and singers... no way as good or talented...

Oh, I don't need pills for jerk-dom. I'm naturally a critical thinker. Ha.
Thing is, I wonder if 'Hollywood' is taking this tragedy too far...turning it into a hey-look-at-me thing. Between news Doctors constantly on TV, to telethons, to public adoptions, it looks like we're going a bit overboard with our sympathy displays. There was a NPR show just this weekend about the role of TV Doctors - are they really helping all they can or are they just playing for the camera. I can see how this argument might apply to all celebrities.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... =122784322

later~

[StevePerryHair]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?
I guess there's a Hollywood thing going on now that makes it more important.
????



later~

I see someone is still taking the jerk pill ...

its GUILT... and I cant imagine this version COMING AS CLOSE TO THE GREATNESS OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION.
THOSE GUYS WERE AMAZING SINGERS.... todays acts and singers... no way as good or talented...

Oh, I don't need pills for jerk-dom. I'm naturally a critical thinker. Ha.
Thing is, I wonder if 'Hollywood' is taking this tragedy too far...turning it into a hey-look-at-me thing. Between news Doctors constantly on TV, to telethons, to public adoptions, it looks like we're going a bit overboard with our sympathy displays. There was a NPR show just this weekend about the role of TV Doctors - are they really helping all they can or are they just playing for the camera. I can see how this argument might apply to all celebrities.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... =122784322

later~

Why does that not shock me You need to take into account that this ISLAND is not THAT far off the coast of Florida. It is OUR part of the world! Not a tsunami that is half way across the world. And I happen to remember hollywood doing all kinds of things for New Orleans too, so just because the "we are the world" people didnt' think of that particular thing last time, there WERE things done in hollywood. Your critical thinking is flawed.

[Arkansas]

So...

"We Are The World", or "We Are an Island Not Far from Florida (And Screw Everyone Else That's Too Far Away. You Don't Deserve Our Efforts...Possibly a Hit Record that Makes Us Look Generous)" ????



later~

[StevePerryHair]

So...

"We Are The World", or "We Are an Island Not Far from Florida (And Screw Everyone Else That's Too Far Away. You Don't Deserve Our Efforts...Possibly a Hit Record that Makes Us Look Generous)" ????



later~

do you ever have anything positive to contribute?

later ~ is TOO soon

[Arkansas]

So...

"We Are The World", or "We Are an Island Not Far from Florida (And Screw Everyone Else That's Too Far Away. You Don't Deserve Our Efforts...Possibly a Hit Record that Makes Us Look Generous)" ????



later~

do you ever have anything positive to contribute?

later ~ is TOO soon

No. (laughing as I say this) Never have been a gushy little cheerleader. (Still laughing.)
Please define 'positive' & 'contribute'. Is there only one view, or many different opinions?
Please expound on all possible definitions & angles.

Wouldn't it be extremely boring if we all thought alike (cliches)...not to mention take this place seriously?
Likewise, isn't it annoying when the gang mentality is so predictable?




later~

[StevePerryHair]

So...

"We Are The World", or "We Are an Island Not Far from Florida (And Screw Everyone Else That's Too Far Away. You Don't Deserve Our Efforts...Possibly a Hit Record that Makes Us Look Generous)" ????



later~

do you ever have anything positive to contribute?

later ~ is TOO soon

No. (laughing as I say this) Never have been a gushy little cheerleader. (Still laughing.)
Please define 'positive' & 'contribute'. Is there only one view, or many different opinions?
Please expound on all possible definitions & angles.

Wouldn't it be extremely boring if we all thought alike (cliches)...not to mention take this place seriously?
Likewise, isn't it annoying when the gang mentality is so predictable?


later~

Actually, if you ever paid attention to my posts, the majority of them aren't serious at all. I am all about having fun here, not taking it overly serious. But you come in here in all these threads with negativity every single time and it grows old. That is my opinion and I don't see where ONE woman is a "gang". Thanks, cause now you made ME laugh
later~ arkansasass

[Behshad]

Arkansas is just here to find a date. ,, so please let him act cool and laid back. That attitude has worked in the past for him to hook up with chicks. Right Arky ?!

[strangegrey]

Why does that not shock me You need to take into account that this ISLAND is not THAT far off the coast of Florida. It is OUR part of the world! Not a tsunami that is half way across the world. And I happen to remember hollywood doing all kinds of things for New Orleans too, so just because the "we are the world" people didnt' think of that particular thing last time, there WERE things done in hollywood. Your critical thinking is flawed.

Not trying to be argumentative here, but our proximity to a tragedy off our shores shouldn't dictate the level of our response. Last I checked, the tsunami still has a higher death toll than this earthquake, which shouldn't be taken any lighter. just sayin'


Also, I get what Arkansas is getting. Until more people start looking through more critical eyes like his, every time there's a new crisis, as a whole, we're going to be taken for all we can...

The haiti thing has gotten politicized. It really has...if people cant see it...well, hard to argue with them. It doesn't discredit the efforts of those to bring aid to these poor people in Haiti, but everyone from the president (who fucked up the first days of this tragedy worse than Bush ever did Katrina) to the righties critiquing the president to the various folk with a loud enough voice to comment.....

[StevePerryHair]

Why does that not shock me You need to take into account that this ISLAND is not THAT far off the coast of Florida. It is OUR part of the world! Not a tsunami that is half way across the world. And I happen to remember hollywood doing all kinds of things for New Orleans too, so just because the "we are the world" people didnt' think of that particular thing last time, there WERE things done in hollywood. Your critical thinking is flawed.

Not trying to be argumentative here, but our proximity to a tragedy off our shores shouldn't dictate the level of our response. Last I checked, the tsunami still has a higher death toll than this earthquake, which shouldn't be taken any lighter. just sayin'


Also, I get what Arkansas is getting. Until more people start looking through more critical eyes like his, every time there's a new crisis, as a whole, we're going to be taken for all we can...

The haiti thing has gotten politicized. It really has...if people cant see it...well, hard to argue with them. It doesn't discredit the efforts of those to bring aid to these poor people in Haiti, but everyone from the president (who fucked up the first days of this tragedy worse than Bush ever did Katrina) to the righties critiquing the president to the various folk with a loud enough voice to comment.....

Yes, but in this case we are talking about a group of musicians, not a group of politicians. And maybe they just feel more connected and responsible since it it such a tiny island and so close. And MAYBE Michael Jackson's death did something to spark this too. Did that occur to anyone? Since he was SO involved in the first one? This wouldnt go over too big if he was still alive. Not how he was being treated then compared to now. Just sayin....

[Behshad]

I dont think the location of disaster has anything to do with doing the song or not. The last time they did it, it was about Africa,,,,

Its just plain ignorant to see this project as something political.With Arkansas logic, anytime a disaster happens, they should re-record this song....

[StevePerryHair]

I dont think the location of disaster has anything to do with doing the song or not. The last time they did it, it was about Africa,,,,

Its just plain ignorant to see this project as something political.With Arkansas logic, anytime a disaster happens, they should re-record this song....

Well then I go with my second idea ALL the other mentioned disasters happened when MJ wasn't accepted by the mainstream majority. If he were alive, he'd HAVE to be part of it. Maybe they feel that with his popularity now that he's died, they can earn more money for this disaster. The first large scale one since his death. I do think it's all in the timing

[strangegrey]

Its just plain ignorant to fail to see this project, or it's predecesor, as something political

Corrected your statement.

Seriously. Both projects were political. As were the various Bob Geldoff concerts over the past 20-30 years.

Whether or not you agree with the politics being played here (and the ever present politics in past musical efforts to provide support for some 'cause') is not the issue. failing to see the political machinations turn the wheels is where the ignorance is.

Support these 'causes' if you want...more power to you....but to think we are the world, the tsunami or the current earthquake isn't politicized....sorry, you're just wrong.

[Ehwmatt]

Its just plain ignorant to fail to see this project, or it's predecesor, as something political

Corrected your statement.

Seriously. Both projects were political. As were the various Bob Geldoff concerts over the past 20-30 years.

Whether or not you agree with the politics being played here (and the ever present politics in past musical efforts to provide support for some 'cause') is not the issue. failing to see the political machinations turn the wheels is where the ignorance is.

Support these 'causes' if you want...more power to you....but to think we are the world, the tsunami or the current earthquake isn't politicized....sorry, you're just wrong.

I know you've been busy lately, but if you followed my posts in the various Haiti threads in the immediate aftermath, I was saying much the same thing about the relief efforts, although my reasons for not wanting to jump up and give millions were a bit different.

[Behshad]

Its just plain ignorant to fail to see this project, or it's predecesor, as something political

Corrected your statement.

Seriously. Both projects were political. As were the various Bob Geldoff concerts over the past 20-30 years.

Whether or not you agree with the politics being played here (and the ever present politics in past musical efforts to provide support for some 'cause') is not the issue. failing to see the political machinations turn the wheels is where the ignorance is.

Support these 'causes' if you want...more power to you....but to think we are the world, the tsunami or the current earthquake isn't politicized....sorry, you're just wrong.

I never said the help and aid and other propaganda including the telethon weren't political. All I'm saying is that the making and remaking of a damn song isn't political like Arkansas was trying to imply.

And if you think remaking this song for Haiti is as political as if they'd remake it for Tsunami , then I really don't understand the point you're trying to make. Your initial post here was about defending Arky , saying that this song is all about politcs , that's why the artists never made a remake for Katrina or Tsunami victims.

As always though , I'm wrong and Frank is right. So thank you once again for making me see the light.

[Taliwakker]

So, why now?
Why wasn't this an option for the tsunami in Indonesia?
Why wasn't this done for the flooding in New Orleans?

25th Anniversary...whichever natural disaster happened this year was gonna hit the jackpot

[Arkansas]

I don't recall ever saying 'politics'. What I said was that everyone seems to be jumping on the celebrity band-wagon. What I implied was that they don't really care about <take your pick> catastophe, they just care about being on a potential hit record...in wake of the current telethon popularity.

It seems to me that Hollywood is using the camera a bit too much. I'd rather see the stars in boots on the ground getting their hands dirty, than I'd like to see them in a studio doing a group hug. If they really cared, which I doubt in our (America's) current financial climate, they'd spend money on boats, planes, and medicine, not trying to sell another record...just to keep themselves in the limelight.

When our economy was stronger, did they do this for the tsunami, or Katrina? No, they didn't need the attention. But for some reason now, when they can't give away their records, they want to come together for the camera. Why? Because this tragedy is a vehicle to keep themselves popular.

Just a theory.


later~