Feel Good Party 2010
The Hollywood machine, ever concerned about global issues and looking pretty while solving them, has turned its spare time to the Haiti crisis. I doubt half these folks could locate Haiti on a map, but what the heck! Their efforts will raise awareness and money and ultimately help a lot of people in need. I like that. But the spectacle of their efforts never ceases to make me chuckle — chuckle, not up-chuck. We’re talking laughter not vomit, okay?
And that brings us to “We Are The World: 2010″. Just like repeat remakes of “The Incredible Hulk”, rehashing this feel-good anthem fast-tracks the star power. Nay, you don’t even need to be a singer. Just smile and throw your hands in the air. Pictured we see Barbra, Celine, Jeff Bridges, Harry Connick, Vince Vaugh, the guy with the funny name from the Black-Eyed Peas, Wyclef, Gladys Knight, Usher, etc. etc.
The real question: William Hung? Hello? Or the Pants on the Ground guy? And I do think Paula Abdul deserved a place on the back row. Sigh. Hollywood, another opportunity blown.
My favorite comment on the LA Times blog in response to this news:
“I can’t wait to illegally download this song.”
And lastly, here’s a lo-fi rebuttal to this over-the-top spectacle. Five or six super talented kids from Denver led by Tyler Ward present an acoustic, country version. Fabulous, soulful singing:
