I saw some footage of them trying to get the video together at the last minute. The people were all panicked because it was down to the last minute to get everything together. I also heard that Barbara Streisand did like 70 takes of the verse she had to sing. <!-- s:roll: -->:roll:<!-- s:roll: --> They said they had like a week and a half to get it together. That's probably why no one really likes it because it doesn't seem like they put much time and effort into it. Also the artists they chose to sing it seems odd. Although I believe MJ and Lionel Richie basically wrote the original version the same day they were to record.I remember seeing footage of MJ teaching people how to sing their parts during the live recording. What the heck was Vince Vaugn doing up in there?
That remake is GREAT! You are insane <!-- s:o -->:o<!-- s:o -->
The rap is fantastic, I LOVE it. The new sound and beat is very 2010. How can you not like it?
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
my[KING]"]OMG!!! I HAVENT HEARD IT YET IM IN CALIFORNIA. ITS NOT ON YET. BUT I JUST KNEW THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!! OH MY. THAT SUCKS. IM WITH YOU!!!!!!
<!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> It's nice to see more ppl from California here!
I'm not even going to waste my time. I don't really listen to Justin Bieber, but I've heard his voice, and I can picture him ruining the song.. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
We need you Michael.
I haven't seen in yet, but I was expecting this...
How could it be good in comparison to the wonderful original song
with those gifted singers?!
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my[KING]"]OMG!!! I HAVENT HEARD IT YET IM IN CALIFORNIA. ITS NOT ON YET. BUT I JUST KNEW THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!! OH MY. THAT SUCKS. IM WITH YOU!!!!!!
<!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> It's nice to see more ppl from California here!
I'm not even going to waste my time. I don't really listen to Justin Bieber, but I've heard his voice, and I can picture him ruining the song.. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
We need you Michael.
That nice split second of Michael and Janet was awesome. What?! I think they said they were going to play the full version tomorrow. What was Wyclef singing?! Haha They made it rappish in one part, where they showed Snoop Dogg. Not impressed.
OMMMG.. i just watched the whole thing.. I can't .. UGH! it frustrates me. Somethings just need to be left alone. Somethings don't need remixes or remakes wateva u wanna call it. Yea it sounds 2010ish but if they were goin for 2010ish they shoulda wrote a new WORLD song. I am in disbelief that they butchered a classic. I'ma be mad bout this for awhile LMAO. Just terrible <!-- s --><!-- s --> Lionell and Quincy should be ashamed. It just looks like they wanted to rush it to get on with the Olympics. I'll send money myself before I buy this!
my[KING]"]OMG!!! I HAVENT HEARD IT YET IM IN CALIFORNIA. ITS NOT ON YET. BUT I JUST KNEW THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!!! OH MY. THAT SUCKS. IM WITH YOU!!!!!!
<!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> It's nice to see more ppl from California here!
I'm not even going to waste my time. I don't really listen to Justin Bieber, but I've heard his voice, and I can picture him ruining the song.. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
We need you Michael.
lmao!
btw, im in San Diego. Where are you from???
I'm from a city near Visalia.
So close from L.A, yet so far! <!-- s --><!-- s -->
OMMMG.. i just watched the whole thing.. I can't .. UGH! it frustrates me. Somethings just need to be left alone. Somethings don't need remixes or remakes wateva u wanna call it. Yea it sounds 2010ish but if they were goin for 2010ish they shoulda wrote a new WORLD song. I am in disbelief that they butchered a classic. I'ma be mad bout this for awhile LMAO. Just terrible <!-- s --><!-- s --> Lionell and Quincy should be ashamed. It just looks like they wanted to rush it to get on with the Olympics. I'll send money myself before I buy this!
Ashamed? For what? It sounds great!
And believe me, do you really think that Janet and 3T would be there if they thought it was terrible? Do you really think they would let them use Mike in it if they would knowMike wouldn't approve with this? Maybe I am just stupid and maybe I am not a fan, but I seriously think he had a hand in this one...
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
I liked it. I think its wonderful that a song written so long ago to help fight hunger in the world, is now once again helping to save lives. It's not about the song, but about the power of coming together for one cause as a world and I think MJ is happy that they decided to remake it. He's passed away to most of the world, yet his compassion and caring soul is still moving the world towards a better day.
We're gonna have to agree to disagree because... yea, that was some bumsauce. lol I mean, they probably didn't know how it was gonna come out. Shit Janet wasn't even there <!-- s --><!-- s --> , i just think they tried to update it too much. They shoulda just tried 2 make their own classic. I understand it was for a better cause and all that.... but the product just didn't come out as well as it could of. (the nicest way I can put it) lol
I AM SOOOO SORRY BUT THAT NEW VERSION OF "WE ARE THE WORLD" WAS TERRRRRRRIBLE!! <!-- s:twisted: -->:twisted:<!-- s:twisted: -->
How could they ruin a classic like that??
To each his own i guess <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> I absolutely loved it. So many different culteres coming together to sing for Haiti. They rocked it! Lots of good ballad like Celin and Jennifer Hudson....awesome.....I loved the new version with the rappers doing their version of "singing" that was great and will appeal to the younger generation and hopefully they will buy it too. Tony Bennet did a good job too!! Loved seeing MJ and it sure made my heart ache....but he was beautiful once again. Yep i loved this version just as well as the old version. Loved the new bass beat in the background. Kudos to all the STARS who sang and the directors who pulled this together. You know who you were <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> HUGS TOO ALL OF YOU! <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) -->
I absolutely love the remake.
The performers paid tribute to the original and updated it just wonderfully. They should be proud of themselves.
The song will raise a ton of money for people who are in desperate need of rebuilding their lives and their nation.
That was the purpose of creating the remake.
Tony Bennett is definitely old school class and cool. I also liked seeing Jaime Foxx do his imitation of Ray Charles' lines in the song.
I AM SOOOO SORRY BUT THAT NEW VERSION OF "WE ARE THE WORLD" WAS TERRRRRRRIBLE!! <!-- s:twisted: -->:twisted:<!-- s:twisted: -->
How could they ruin a classic like that??
To each his own i guess <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> I absolutely loved it. So many different culteres coming together to sing for Haiti. They rocked it! Lots of good ballad like Celin and Jennifer Hudson....awesome.....I loved the new version with the rappers doing their version of "singing" that was great and will appeal to the younger generation and hopefully they will buy it too. Tony Bennet did a good job too!! Loved seeing MJ and it sure made my heart ache....but he was beautiful once again. Yep i loved this version just as well as the old version. Loved the new bass beat in the background. Kudos to all the STARS who sang and the directors who pulled this together. You know who you were <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> HUGS TOO ALL OF YOU! <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) -->
Tony Bennett is definitely old school class and cool. I also liked to see Jaime Foxx do his imitation of Ray Charles' lines in the song.
HAHAHA.. i was DIEIN when I heard Jamie pull his Ray Charles out. Then I was like iono if I should be laughing this hard <!-- s --><!-- s --> Jennifer Hudson was lookin like <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> WTF? at first lololol
I shouldn't have been surprised that Jaime did it. Think about it...Ray Charles helped Jaime win an Oscar for Best Actor by portraying...Ray Charles. <!-- s --><!-- s -->
Tony Bennett is definitely old school class and cool. I also liked to see Jaime Foxx do his imitation of Ray Charles' lines in the song.
HAHAHA.. i was DIEIN when I heard Jamie pull his Ray Charles out. Then I was like iono if I should be laughing this hard <!-- s --><!-- s --> Jennifer Hudson was lookin like <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: --> WTF? at first lololol
I shouldn't have been surprised that Jaime did it. Think about it...Ray Charles helped Jaime win an Oscar for Best Actor by portraying...Ray Charles. <!-- s --><!-- s -->
lol I know but it just came out of NOOOO where so it was hilarious to me... then he started cheesein hard. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> . He's a clown I love him..lol
I just watched it, and my impression was I thought it was great! I feel Michael was behind the scenes and this is how he wanted it. It honored him, was entertaining to the world, and it will raise money for Haiti. I felt very proud for our Michael. When the world sees their top musicians showing love and honor to Michael maybe it will go a long way to healing the world's image of him.
I AM SOOOO SORRY BUT THAT NEW VERSION OF "WE ARE THE WORLD" WAS TERRRRRRRIBLE!! <!-- s:twisted: -->:twisted:<!-- s:twisted: -->
How could they ruin a classic like that??
yea i didnt like it that much, the only parts i liked were the duets with janet and michael , celine , pink, and i think it was kate hudson, but seriously out of all people JUSTIN BIEBER TO START THE SONG LIKE WTFF!!
Yes they definity should have just made a new song.. it's kinda sad though! It just made you aware that there aren't the great artists out now-a-days like there were back then. They had MJ, Ray Charles, Bruce, Stevie, Tina Turner, Steve Perry, Al Jarreau, and the only sorry ass person they had on theirs was Cyndi Lauper LMAO... but who did they decide 2 throw up there 2010?? a 10yr old with like 2 hits, a rapper that's about to go 2 jail in a few days, some actors, Kanye West?? The dude the President called a jackass?? LMAOOO... commmme on!! <!-- s --><!-- s -->
LMFAOO OMG YOUR COMMENT KILLED ME THATS SOO TRUE <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
I think the full version is great! It took about three times to "grow on me" but really, I think it is just great! So many different styles incorporated into one grand message. Bravo! <!-- s --><!-- s -->
I have not heard the new re-make of We Are The World. I have seen part of the video shoot. I cannot listen to or buy the new We Are The World. It is just too painful for me. I did buy the original We Are The World on video last week. It is so wonderful. Seeing my precious angel MJ filled my heart with such joy. They cannot remake this classic for me. I am glad the money will go to help the people of Haiti. That definitely warms my heart! I cannot believe that Randy Philips of AEG is involved! <!-- s:shock: -->:shock:<!-- s:shock: -->
How is MJ in the new We Are The World? Is he in the video or just in the song? Thank you in advance.
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The rap is fantastic, I LOVE it. The new sound and beat is very 2010. How can you not like it?
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."I'm not even going to waste my time. I don't really listen to Justin Bieber, but I've heard his voice, and I can picture him ruining the song.. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
We need you Michael.
How could it be good in comparison to the wonderful original song
with those gifted singers?!
<!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
lmao!
btw, im in San Diego. Where are you from???
I'm from a city near Visalia.
So close from L.A, yet so far! <!-- s
Ashamed? For what? It sounds great!
And believe me, do you really think that Janet and 3T would be there if they thought it was terrible? Do you really think they would let them use Mike in it if they would knowMike wouldn't approve with this? Maybe I am just stupid and maybe I am not a fan, but I seriously think he had a hand in this one...
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."To each his own i guess <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> I absolutely loved it. So many different culteres coming together to sing for Haiti. They rocked it! Lots of good ballad like Celin and Jennifer Hudson....awesome.....I loved the new version with the rappers doing their version of "singing" that was great and will appeal to the younger generation and hopefully they will buy it too. Tony Bennet did a good job too!! Loved seeing MJ and it sure made my heart ache....but he was beautiful once again. Yep i loved this version just as well as the old version. Loved the new bass beat in the background. Kudos to all the STARS who sang and the directors who pulled this together. You know who you were <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> HUGS TOO ALL OF YOU! <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) -->
The performers paid tribute to the original and updated it just wonderfully. They should be proud of themselves.
The song will raise a ton of money for people who are in desperate need of rebuilding their lives and their nation.
That was the purpose of creating the remake.
HAHAHA.. i was DIEIN when I heard Jamie pull his Ray Charles out. Then I was like iono if I should be laughing this hard <!-- s
lol I know but it just came out of NOOOO where so it was hilarious to me... then he started cheesein hard. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> . He's a clown I love him..lol
How is MJ in the new We Are The World? Is he in the video or just in the song? Thank you in advance.