Originally released on March 7, 1985, “We Are The World” was recorded by USA for Africa to benefit famine relief in Africa.
It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and co-produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian.
Fast forward 25 years later, a new version was produced entitled “We Are The World 25 For Haiti.”
The single was produced on February 12th to raise money to aid the survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
It took 14 hours for the single to be recorded with a reported 85 musicians involved.
It was even recorded in the same location as the original, Henson Recording Studio on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.
Quicy Jones took a large role in production and recording of “We Are The World 25 For Haiti.”
The song was released as a single on February 12th.
Watch both the new and old versions below. Let us know which version you like better.
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