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With the earthquake that devastated Haiti, Quincy Jones went back into the archives and revived “We Are the World” which Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson co-wrote in the mid-1980s. The big difference was what the song was for this time. The original version was written for the children starving in Africa in the 80s. This version struck a different chord which aimed to unite the world to help in raising money to help the Haitian people who had lost what little they had.
Of course, since it has been over 20 years since the first release of the song, new artists had to be rounded up to sing the new revised recording. The funny thing was is that even though the talent had changed, the feeling that they put into the various parts was similar to the original energy which was displayed.
Depending on the arranger, this song has the potential not only to be a demonstration of famous talent, but also the everyday talent of moonlight musicians and vocalists. All music groups could perform this piece in a unique manner that would demonstrate the individual talent and hopes of those singing and performing it.
The song has a powerful message to it that has meaning far beyond its original intention. No matter what the cause, we should always try to strive for peace and help out each other no matter where we are in the world. We all share this world for a very short time and while we are here we should work together in peace.
