Barbra was a member of the all-star chorus but also got to perform a solo verse on the recording. According to "The Hollywood Reporter," Barbra sang the same portion of the song that Diana Ross so eloquently delivered back in 1985:

“There’s a choice we’re making/We’re saving our own lives” and “It’s true we make a brighter day/So let’s start living.”

Over 70 performers were on hand including Tony Bennett, Celine Dion, Barbra's "Mirror" co-star Jeff Bridges, Harry Connick, Jr., Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, Josh Grobin and Natalie Cole. All of the current performers on this remake of "We Are The World" are new to the project. None of them sang on the original recording back in 1985.

 

"We Are The World" will have its world premiere during the opening ceremony of the Olympics on NBC (February 12). To add even more excitement to the project, director Paul Haggis filmed the recording session in 3D.

"We Are The World," originally written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie was first produced by Quincy Jones in 1985. It was a music industry benefit recording that, to date, has raised over $63 million for famine relief in Africa. Barbra was not a participant then.