Hope For Haiti Now

'Hope For Haiti Now'-The cd recordings of the George Clooney inspired telethon-has to be admired for the thoughtful dedication to it's cause...to help raise money for the earthquake victims in Haiti.The cd raised so much money(over $66 million dollars)that it became the very first digital only number one LP(selling 171,000 units in the first week).


So,kidos to all involved.My hat is off to you.

But,this being a reviewing sight,a Drew's gotta do what a Drew's gotta do...don't worry,I'll try to be gentle.

Alicia Keys:Send Me An Angle:My first opinion of this song was that it wasn't up to Ms.Keys normal standards.I've heard better singing at high school talent shows.Then I thought,maybe this off tune version was her way of showing her passion for the anguish of the Haiti people...and I liked it better.


Coldplay:A Message 2010:Coldplay at very best:live.Great rendition.


Bruce Springsteen:We Shall Overcome:Before my Mom got sick,she loved Bruce's cd version of this song.I can't hear Springsteen sing this song without strong feelings of my Mom overcoming me.The best song on the cd.


Stevie Wonder:Time To Love/Bridge Over Troubled Water: Classic.


Shakira(with The Roots):I'll Stand By You:This song was originally done by Chrissie Hynde (from Akron,Ohio) and The Pretenders-sweet.


John Legend:Motherless Child:Powerful words and beautiful singing from another Ohio native.


Mary J.Blige(with The Roots):Hard Times Come Again No More:Gospel style music the way it should be sung(minus the chorus and the hand clapping,that is).Wow!Very emotional and heart felt.


Taylor Swift:Breathless.Typical Taylor Swift:which in 2010 is a very good thing.


Christina Aguilera:Lift Me Up:Pretty.


Sting:Driven To Tears:A very Police~like song...in other words:good stuff.


Beyonce:Halo:You can really see how Beyonce won a Grammy with this version of of Halo.I love how she incorporates Haiti into the lyrics.


Sheryl Crow,Keith Urban,Kid Rock:Lean On Me:Aah,so so.


Madonna:Like A Prayer:Actually,with the strength of the gospel choir behind her,this is the best that I've heard from Madonna in years.


Justin Timberlake(with Matt Morris & Charlie Sexton:Hallelujah:If there is a single off the cd this is it.Though this song is owned by Rufus Wainwright,these fellows do it justice.Good tune.


Jennifer Hudson(with The Roots):Let It Be:This Beatles song always makes me think of my nephew,Anthony.Nicely done.


Emeline Michel:Many Rivers To Cross: Spiritually..you could get lost in it.


Jay-Z (with Rihanna, Bono &The Edge):Stranded(Haiti Mon Amour) (LIve Version):Everything that is right with benefit music...very listenable.


Dave Mathews & Neil Young: Alone And Forsaken:Everything that is great about live music.Where did Neil Young learn to harmonize like this..Oh,yeah...Crosby,Stills,Nash & Young.


Wyclef Jean:Rivers Of Babylon/Yele(medley):Music for Haiti by a Haitian.


Jay-Z (with Rihanna, Bono & The Edge):Stranded (Haiti MoAmour) (Version 1.0):Studio add on.

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