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By Amelia Robinson, Staff Writer Updated 12:01 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2009

I am not worried about Blanket, Afghan or Throw Rug.

They will be rich beyond belief and one day, and if they are lucky, star in their own reality cable show on “Bravo.”

The Michael Jackson “baby” I am most concerned with is “We Are the World,” that ’80s classic pop song featuring 45 stars, spandex, shoulder pads and Aqua Net’s expansive line of hair care products.

If left in the wrong hands — anyone who thinks Miley Cyrus is a good singer, finds Dane Cook genius or thinks P.Y.T refers to the Pythagorean theorem — the USA for Africa hit could crash to the ground like so many lawn geese lifted by tornados.

Chance are the song will be remade one of these days.

It’s human nature.

It has been played on a constant loop since the Gloved One’s death Thursday, June 23.

But who will sing the parts if this Jackson/Lionel Richie classic is recreated in a fancy Hollywood studio by current “musicians.”

Here’s where you come on. Who do you think should be tapped to be a part of the fantasy project?

There were about 20 soloists in the original recording. A few are represented below.

Circle your choice.

(And don’t stop ’til you get enough.)

1) Diana Ross’ part: A) Beyonce Knowles; B) Keyshia Cole; C) A wig on a broom; D) Diana Ross; E) Jennifer Hudson

2) Cyndi Lauper’s part: A) Cyndi (are you stupid?!); B) Pink; C) Katy Perry; D) Rainbow Bright; E) Lady Gaga

3) Lionel Richie’s part: A) Jamie Foxx; B) Lionel Richie; C) Kanye West; D) Maxwell; E) Don Cornelius

4) Willie Nelson’s part: A) Miley Cyrus; B) Willie Nelson; C) T-Pain; D) Big and/or Rich; E) Billy Bob Thornton

5) Al Jarreau’s part: A) Al Jarreau; B) Ben Vereen; C) Jeffrey Osborne; D) Usher; E) Adam Sandler featuring Soulja Boy

6) Tina Turner’s part: A) Mary J. Blige; B) Tina Turner; C) Fergie; D) Beyonce Knowles; E) Tina Turner’s upper thigh

7) Kenny Loggins’ part: A) Kenny Loggins; B) Chris Martin from Coldplay; C) Adam Levine; D) Jamie Foxx; E) Justin Timberlake

8) Ray Charles’ part: A) Jamie Foxx; B) Britney Spears; C) Stevie Wonder; D) Keith Urban; E) Vanilla Ice

9) Michael Jackson’s part: A) There could never be another.

Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2384 or arobinson@Dayton DailyNews.com.

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nonyberto pereida
3:40 AM, 7/11/2009

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RE: Question 2 - NOBODY will EVER do a better job than Mrs. Lauper did on that part! She actually can sing and has a four octave range voice unlike these bimbo marketing tools!!So....are you stupid Amelia Robinson?? She is a legend you idiot!

Ken
12:45 AM, 7/3/2009

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They ought to put O.J Simpson in there somewhere. And Paula Poundstone. Remember her? She's the comedian who's career went down the crapper after she was accused of child molestation

Lipshitz
2:38 PM, 7/2/2009

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All of the above! Bring in the originals and the Hot 100 top rock and rappers. Rent the biggest place you can find and pack 'em in! Make it long play version and have Lionel, Kenny Loggins,Justin Timberlake, Will I Am and others add more verses. Have Diana Ross sob, "This ones for you, Michael!". You can even let Miley and her daddy in. Get it out and then get it out of the way because they could not top that if it ever happened. Do it at the funeral at Neverland. Everyone will be there anyway.

ELW
1:10 PM, 7/1/2009

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