Dozens of recording stars began converging on a Hollywood studio Monday, to add their voices to a song they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief. The words and music are an updated version of "We Are the World",a song that raised at least 30 million dollars for African humanitarian programmes 25 years ago. Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the first song with Michael Jackson, is organizing the effort. The original producer, Quincy Jones, is using the same studio he used in 1985. Reporters and security surrounded Henson Studios, anticipating the arrival of limousines delivering the stars Monday afternoon for what is expected to be a marathon recording session. Smokey Robinson, who sang on the original, said the list of 100 singers asked to take part dose not include any of the 45 stars from the previous version. Organizers have not said when the song might be ready for the world to hear.
