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'We Are the World' Sequel to Help Haiti

Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie plan 25th anniversary re-recording

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2010 1:44 PM CST
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(Newser) – It's "We Are the World" take 2, this time for Haiti. Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are getting some of the music industry's top stars together for a 25th anniversary re-recording of the song, with proceeds going to earthquake victims. The gathering will probably take place in Los Angeles Feb. 1, the day after the Grammys, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

So far, artists such as Usher, Natalie Cole, and John Legend are on board, but expect others soon, possibly including Wyclef Jean, Sting, Alicia Keys, and Justin Timberlake. The recording also is expected to pay homage to Michael Jackson, co-author of the original song, which benefited African famine relief.

Songsheets for the 1985 recording of 'We are the World' signed by artists including Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.
Songsheets for the 1985 recording of 'We are the World' signed by artists including Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.   (Getty Images)
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Showing 3 of 4 comments
AllisonMW
Jan 22, 2010 1:11 AM CST
Yes!!!
CHRiSTFELD
Jan 21, 2010 11:21 AM CST
Guess you didn't know he's opposed to slavery, hey?
MrsK
Jan 21, 2010 10:34 AM CST
Lionel Richie is very cool.

 
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