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09/02/2010

HAITI

We Are The World 25 For Haiti

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) "We Are The World 25 For Haiti", in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.

The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

US singers to re-record “We are the World” for Haiti

Many singers showed face at the Jim Henson Studios in Hollywood yesterday to re-record "We are the World" - a song that was produced by Quincy Jones in 1985, that was aimed to raise charity funds by the supergroup USA for Africa.

US for Africa - 1985

According to reports yesterday afternoon several stars such as Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Will.I.Am, Wyclef Jean, T-pain, Gladys Knight, Brandy and more took to the day-after-Grammys gathering to re-record the classic charity single "We Are the World", this time for Haiti earthquake relief.

US stars united for Haiti in a re-recording of the song

The “We Are The World” Remake for Haiti Relief, will air for the first time on 12 February on US TV channel NBC. It will be shown during the coverage of the opening ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

WE ARE THE WORLD

There comes a time when we heed a certain call

When the world must come together as one
There are people dying and it's time to lend a hand
To life - the greatest gift of all.

We can't go on pretending day by day
That someone somewhere will soon make a change.
We are all a part of God's great big family

And the truth
You know
Love is all we need.

We are the world
We are the children

We are the ones who make a brighter day

So let's start giving.
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives.
It's true
We'll make a better day
Just you and me.

Well
Send them your heart

So they'll know that someone cares

And their lives will be stronger and free.
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread

And so we all must lend a helping hand.
We are the world

We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me...

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