what was the charitable purpose behind the release of the song?
To Help Haiti that was devastated due to an earthquake.
We Are the World 25 for Haiti
 it was agreed that "We Are the World" would be re-recorded to help benefit Haiti, similar to how the original recording helped famine relief in Africa
we are the world 2010 singers and lyrics There were eighty-five musicians involved in this song's recording including Tony Bennett and Ethan Bortnick. And the song's lyrics are a remake of its original version. who wrote the original lyrics? Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
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We Are the World 25 for Haiti [SEP] Background
Randy Phillips, who was a key figure in the song being re-issued, said that "We Are The World" producer Ken Kragen had suggested to re-cut "We Are the World" and title it "Live 25". However, Lionel Richie and Jones were "very lukewarm" about the idea. Phillips commented that, However, because of the devastation caused in Haiti, these plans were postponed. Phillips said that Jones had called Lionel and said, "this is what this song is written for, as a fundraising vehicle for causes, tragedies, catastrophes like this. Why don't we take over the process, call our friends, and actually do this?" Lionel understood the urgency of Haiti, and in January 2010, it was agreed that "We Are the World" would be re-recorded to help benefit Haiti, similar to how the original recording helped famine relief in Africa.