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  1. 02-13-2010, 03:39 PM #1
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    Default "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    Have you guys seen this? For those of us who were into the 80s version, it's certainly different, but their hearts are in the right place so you gotta view it with an open mind. I think it's interesting how some of them duplicate the vocal improvs of the original artists (like Celine Dion duplicating Cyndi Lauper!) but I actually like that because it reminds me of the old version, which I adore. The rapping part works surprisingly well. Wyclef Jean's style doesn't really work for this type of thing, but he's half-Haitian so it's right to have him on there.The only thing I really didn't like was the weird ending. I got taken by surprise when they changed a few lyrics as I was trying to sing along, but some of the new lyrics are good. Seeing the clips of Haiti is certainly moving and hopefully effective in soliciting even more donations. For those who haven't seen it, here it is:

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI[/ame]

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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    I thought it was very good. Of course nothing comes close to the original, but it was very good.
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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    I had to fight back tears on that one. Very moving, just as the original was.
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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    For the curious, according to Wikipedia, these are the solo singers in order of appearance:



    And in the chorus:


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  5. 02-13-2010, 04:39 PM #5
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    Nancy, you read my mind. Thanks!
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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    Very moving. Thanks for posting it and the list cause I didn't know very many on sight!
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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    In case anyone is waxing nostalgic.... here's the old one!

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzw6GiqZyD0[/ame]


    The soloists:
    Lionel Richie
    Stevie Wonder
    Paul Simon
    Kenny Rogers
    James Ingram
    Tina Turner
    Billy Joel
    Michael Jackson
    Diana Ross
    Dionne Warwick
    Willie Nelson
    Al Jarreau
    Bruce Springsteen
    Kenny Loggins
    Steve Perry
    Daryl Hall
    Huey Lewis
    Cindy Lauper
    Kim Carnes
    Bob Dylan
    Ray Charles

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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    That's great! It's been a long time since I've seen that! I love to see "the making" of it, and seeing everyone putting there own sound toward it.

    Is that a young Lindsey Buckingham around 6:05?
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  9. 02-16-2010, 07:45 PM #9
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    Default Re: "We Are the World 25" for Haiti

    Sharp eyes, PM! Yes, that's Lindsey on the back row by Dan Akroyd, sporting his worst hairdo ever, along with a very questionable wardrobe choice - but gotta love him for taking part!



    These are from the album gatefold:




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  10. 02-16-2010, 07:49 PM #10
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    Wow, even Bob's hair is better than Lindsey's in that last shot.
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