Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) "We Are The World 25 For Haiti", in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.
Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici.
The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers. The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.
WE ARE THE WORLD - HAITI REMAKE - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Helping Haiti • Everybody Hurts • Official Music Video Premier
Some of the biggest names in UK and American music have joined forces to record an emotive cover of the REM classic 'Everybody Hurts', to raise money for charities supporting the relief efforts in Haiti. The line up of featured artists is; Leona Lewis, Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, Robbie Williams, Kylie, Rod Stewart, Alexandra Burke, Miley Cyrus, Take That, Joe McElderry, Cheryl Cole, JLS, Mika, Michael Bublé, James Blunt, James Morrison, Susan Boyle, and Westlife.
Please support the cause and buy a copy on iTunes, Amazon ect.
ALEXANDRA BURKE GOING TO HAITI TO HELP
Its so great to see people like Alexandra doing as much as they can to help cause it will influence her fans and helps so much! Haiti still needs out help so dont forget about it! Keep donating!
Heres Alex's latest Twitter message:
So, I couldn't sit @ home&see those suffering in Haiti any longer. They need our help. So, I'm off to Haiti to try& help and give back... Who knows what I'll be able to do, but even if its just a smile on their faces, then I'm happy. The kids need our help too. Xx
SIMON COWELL HAITI RELIEF SINGLE :: EVERYBODY HURT
Simon Cowell's Haiti Relief single premiered this morning on Radio 1, The song is a cover of REM's 'Everybody Hurts' and features vocals from a lineup of 21 well-known recording artists, singing in the following order: Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Cheryl Cole, Mika, Michael Bublé, Joe McElderry, Miley Cyrus, James Blunt, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jon Bon Jovi, James Morrison, Alexandra Burke, Susan Boyle, Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has agreed to waive Value Added Tax (VAT) on sales of the song and REM will relinquish all royalty payments from the record. So every penny / cent will go to Haiti.
SIMON COWELL HAITI RELIEF SINGLE
Simon Cowell anounced 2 days ago at the National Television Awards that he will put something together to raise money for Haiti Relief and he is working pretty fast cause now we know he has gathered lots of stars to come together for a single.
The song they will be singing is REM - Everybody hurts and Prime Minister Gordon Brown is helping out by knocking the VAT off so the whole price goes to Haiti!
Stars rumored to be in the single is (Cheryl Cole comfirmed) Leona Lewis posted on Twitter that she will take part in the single too, Susan Boyle, Paul McCartney, JLS, Robbie Williams, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Michael Buble, Joe McElderry, N Dubz and Will Young .. not all of them might be in it.. and alot more will be in it.
