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Post by gottamatch on Feb 14, 2010 5:52:47 GMT -5
Hi All, If you don't know, a new version of Michael Jackson's 25 year old We Are The World has been released with loads of new stars (including Barbra Streisand!!!!!!!!!!!!). I hope this link works; www.youtube.com/user/wearetheworldDid I mention Barbra Joan Streisand was in it? ? Jess
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Post by CrazyForKate on Feb 14, 2010 14:58:03 GMT -5
Awww...that just makes me miss MJ more... And the lack of Paul Simon and Bob Dylan is a terrible oversight. the presence of Barbra is excellent though. Ditto Josh Groban and Canada's own Celine. All in all an excellent line up. Not to mention that it's a really, really beautiful thing they're doing. Thanks for the link!
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Post by gottamatch on Feb 14, 2010 22:26:09 GMT -5
You're welcome CFK I believe it was aired before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics but it didn't air in Australia so thank goodness for YouTube. You should hear things over at Barbraland, everyone is upset that they didn't get to see more of Barbra and the lighting was too dark in the begining and where was Mariah, Whitney, Beyonce and other megastars, but at the end of the day, you're right it was a great thing they did - for Haiti. I believe this whole process and recording the video was a week's worth. So it was done extremely quickly! RIP MJ Jess
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Post by charliesgirl7681 on Feb 15, 2010 15:29:01 GMT -5
I would have thought for sure Diana Ross would have been there somewhere. Did I miss Stevie Wonder?
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Post by gottamatch on Feb 16, 2010 6:45:01 GMT -5
Was Diana Ross in the original? If so, that would be why she wasn't in this one. Who knows why otherwise?
I believe this whole thing was put together in a matter of about one week. I can't believe they arranged that many famous people for it in that amount of time! I've got to say I'm shocked at some of their choices of lesser known stars. Like who the heck was that first kid. I think he's a relatively new Disney star but like where's he going to be in ten years, maybe nowhere. I think this should really have been a 'superstar only' type collaboration. I get Miley Cyrus, I know lots of people don't like her but I don't think she's going anywhere any time soon.
Sad to see no Country music performers. Would have loved to see someone like Reba or Faith Hill in there.. ya can't have them all I guess.
Although I don't like her at alllll I have to say that I was surprised that Beyonce wasn't in it. VERY surprised. The lack of her and Mariah Carey were the two biggest shockers imo (and Diana Ross I guess, that seems to be a no brainer).
It woulda been great to see LIZA there as well although I'm not sure where she'd slot in, although Barbra did it! Barbra in a rap song. I never thought I'd see the day.
I actually liked the rap even though I'm not a fan of rap in general. I think it did exactly what it was meant to, target lots of demographics and raise a whole lotta money for Haiti.
The Diana thing is puzzling though.. hmmm
Jess
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Post by charliesgirl7681 on Feb 16, 2010 9:21:48 GMT -5
Sad to see no Country music performers. Would have loved to see someone like Reba or Faith Hill in "there.. ya can't have them all I guess. "
I thought that too! I believe Willie was in the first one. At least we got Sugarland.
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Post by CrazyForKate on Feb 16, 2010 15:12:56 GMT -5
The first kid was Justin Bieber, a Canadian ( ;D), the newest Disney popstar...based on his popularity among 12-year-olds he's certainly not "lesser known" (my niece loves him). I'd never heard of him until, like, two weeks ago. Oy, behind the times.
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Post by charliesgirl7681 on Feb 16, 2010 16:01:50 GMT -5
Don't feel bad, I just found out who he was too lol I could name one of the rappers (I think). Not my kind of 'music'.
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Post by gottamatch on Feb 16, 2010 16:49:39 GMT -5
Thanks CFK haha I knew he was a Disney star. He looks it lol he definately ads a childlike quality for the video but I think his solo could have been cut for bigger stars. He'd have one of the bigger solos in the whole thing. I'm sure he'll end up a big star if he was chosen for this!
I also couldn't name the rappers if I tried lol
And charliesgirl, I just re-read your post, I think Stevie Wonder was in it for like about 1 second. There were some almost 'cameo' performances. Did anyone else see Santana too?
Jess
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