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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
New “We are the World” verses classic version: which is better?
It has weirdo rap inserts, obvious computer-assisted singing and no Cindi Lauper or Tina Turner, but the remake of “We Are the World” is undeniably captivating.
Recorded earlier this months and involving more than 80 recording artist - including Jamie Foxx channeling Ray Charles - the song that benefits Haiti relief efforts is naturally being compared to the original version.
The 1985 hit was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and raised money for humanitarian aid efforts in Africa.
It featured nearly every iconic singer from the 1980s - Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Cyndi Lauper, Daryl Hall , Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Tina Turner…
The new version, unleased Friday during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, gives solos to several singers including Pink, Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Enrique Iglesias, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Josh Groban, Justin Bieber, Tony Bennett, Lil Wayne, Usher, and Celine Dion doing shockingly well in Lauper’s old part.
But what do you think? Which do you like best?
