The 2010 Olympics Opening Ceremony finally aired the new remake of the famous Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie song, “We Are The World” last night. There were a ton of new and young faces that made the cut this time such as Miley Cyrus, Nick Jonas, and Justin Beiber – who even got to sing the opening lines which Lionel Richie sang back in 1985.
The 2010 Olympics will kick off tonight with its opening ceremony where torches will be held, and according to NY Daily News, musicians such as Nelly Furtado and Sarah McLachlan will be performing. Although the Olympics is officially a competition among athletes from all around the world, it’s also a time to celebrate as we come together as one.
So it makes sense that the new video for the re-recording of Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie, and Michael Jackson‘s “We Are The World” will be premiering on NBC during the opening ceremony tonight as well.
There’s no doubt that when we posted this photo and this video from 1985′s original “We Are The World,” we’re still in awe of so many great talents together doing such a great thing. Although life seems to have its triumphs and its tragedies, it’s great to know that there will always be people who want to help during troubled times. Last night, Quincy Jones and a roster of all-star 81 musicians have come together in LA to make that magic happen once again with the re-recording and taping event for Haiti.
We previously informed you about Quincy Jones’ quest to re-record the 1985 hit, “We Are the World.” Jones produced the song which Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote together and it became an instant classic when all three invited singers from every genre to record for the benefit of USA For Africa.
Now, after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jones and Richie have rounded up some of the biggest stars of the current generation to lend their talents to great use and make a difference once again.
Quincy Jones wants to help Haiti too, but he’s suggesting that musicians re-record the charity song, ‘We Are the World” which he originally made famous with Michael Jackson for USA For Africa in 1985. The 76-year-old music legend who produced Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall and Thriller says that he will be gathering musicians in a Los Angeles studio on Monday to redo the 25-year old hit song.
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