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The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
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Various Artists Lyrics
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What happened to Benny
What happened to his heart
And the ideals he once pursued?
[BENNY]
Any owner of that lot next door
Has a right to do with it as he pleases
[ROGER]
Happy birthday, Jesus!
[BENNY]
The rent
[MARK]
You're wasting your time
[ROGER]
We're broke
[MARK]
And you broke your word -- this is absurd
[BENNY]
There is one way you won't have to pay
[ROGER]
I knew it!
[BENNY]
Next door, the home of Cyberarts, you see
And now that the block is re-zoned
Our dream can become a realityYou'll see boys
You'll see boys
A state of the art, digital, virtual interactive studio
I'll forego your rent and on paper guarantee
That you can stay here for free
If you do me one small favor
[MARK]
What?
[BENNY]
Convince Maureen to cancel her protest
[MARK]
Why not just get an injunction or call the cops
[BENNY]
Yeah, I did, and they're on stand by
But my investors would rather
I handle this quietly
[ROGER]
You can't quietly wipe out an entire tent city
Then watch 'It's a Wonderful Life' on TV!
[BENNY]
You want to produce films and write songs?
You need somewhere to do it!
It's what we used to dream about
Think twice before you poo-poo it
You'll see boys
You'll see boys
You'll see -- the beauty of a studio
That lets us do our work and get paid
With condos on the top
Whose rent keeps open our shop
Just stop the protest
And you'll have it made
You'll see -- or you'll pack
These lyrics are from the Broadway musical "Rent." In this particular scene, Benny, who was once a member of the bohemian group of friends, now owns the building they live in and proposes a deal to lease them the space for free if they can convince their friend Maureen, to cancel her protest against the demolition of an encampment for homeless people. Roger questions what happened to Benny's heart and the ideals he once pursued. Benny, however, argues that the owner of the lot next door has a right to do with his property as he pleases.
In the song, Benny offers the group a state-of-the-art interactive studio in exchange for their help in stopping the protest. Roger is skeptical, noting that it's difficult to quietly wipe out an entire tent city, whereas Mark proposes alternative solutions like getting an injunction or calling the cops. Benny acknowledges that he tried but his investors want him to handle things quietly.
The lyrics explore themes of gentrification, capitalism, and how people's values and morals can change as they age and become more successful. It also highlights the tension between dreams and ideals versus financial security.
Line by Line Meaning
What happened to Benny
Roger asks about the changes he sees in Benny's character
What happened to his heart
Roger questions if Benny still cares about their shared dreams and ideals
And the ideals he once pursued?
Roger wonders if Benny has abandoned his old goals in pursuit of profit
Any owner of that lot next door
Has a right to do with it as he pleases
Benny defends the landlord's right to develop the lot, even if it means evicting the homeless residents
Happy birthday, Jesus!
Roger sarcastically comments on the capitalist exploitation of the holiday season
You're wasting your time
Mark discourages Roger from pursuing an argument with Benny
We're broke
Roger admits their financial struggles
And you broke your word -- this is absurd
Mark accuses Benny of reneging on a promise
There is one way you won't have to pay
Benny presents a proposal to Roger and Mark
I knew it!
Roger anticipates that Benny will ask for something in return
Next door, the home of Cyberarts, you see
And now that the block is re-zoned
Our dream can become a reality
Benny pitches the idea of a high-tech studio that would benefit both him and Roger and Mark
You'll see boys
You'll see boys
A state of the art, digital, virtual interactive studio
Benny emphasizes the potential of the studio to be cutting-edge and innovative
I'll forego your rent and on paper guarantee
That you can stay here for free
If you do me one small favor
Benny offers a deal in which the rent would be waived, but with a catch
What?
Mark asks for the favor Benny wants in return
Convince Maureen to cancel her protest
Benny reveals that he wants Mark and Roger to persuade Maureen to cancel a demonstration against his development plans
Why not just get an injunction or call the cops
Mark suggests legal action instead of negotiation
Yeah, I did, and they're on stand by
But my investors would rather
I handle this quietly
Benny explains that he has already taken legal measures, but wants to avoid bad publicity
You can't quietly wipe out an entire tent city
Then watch 'It's a Wonderful Life' on TV!
Roger criticizes the injustice of evicting homeless people for profit and then hypocritically enjoying sentimental movies
You want to produce films and write songs?
You need somewhere to do it!
It's what we used to dream about
Think twice before you poo-poo it
Benny argues that the studio would provide a space for artistic creation and fulfill their old aspirations
You'll see boys
You'll see boys
You'll see -- the beauty of a studio
That lets us do our work and get paid
With condos on the top
Whose rent keeps open our shop
Just stop the protest
And you'll have it made
Benny paints an appealing picture of a profitable studio with luxury accommodations on top, and urges Mark and Roger to give up their activism in exchange for success
You'll see -- or you'll pack
Benny issues an ultimatum, implying that rejecting his offer would mean losing their home and business
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[Justin Bieber:]
There comes a time
When we hear the certain call
[Nicole Scherzinger & Jennifer Hudson & Justin Bieber:]
When the world must come together as one
[Jennifer Hudson:]
There are people dying
[Jennifer Nettles:]
And it's time to lend a hand to life
[Jennifer Nettles & Josh Groban:]
The greatest gift of all
[Josh Groban:]
We can't go on
Pretending day by day
[Tony Bennett:]
That someone somehow will soon make a change
[Mary J Blige:]
We are all a part of God's great big family
And the truth you know: love is all we need
[Chorus:]
[Michael Jackson:]
We are the world
We are the children
[Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Barbra Streisand:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Miley Cyrus:]
Well, send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
[Enrique Iglesias:]
So their cries for help
Will not be in vain
[Nicole Scherzinger:]
We can't let them suffer
No, we cannot turn away
[Jamie Foxx:]
Right now they need a helping hand
[Wyclef Jean:]
Nou sé mond la
We are the children
[Adam Levine:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Pink:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
[BeBe Winans:]
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Michael Jackson:]
When you're down and out
And there seems no hope at all
[Usher:]
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
[Celine Dion:]
Well, well, well, let us realize
That a change can only come when we
[Fergie:]
Stand together as one
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Nick Jonas:]
Better start giving
[All:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
[Toni Braxton:]
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[Mary Mary:]
We are the world
We are the children
[Tony Bennett:]
It's for the children
[Isaac Slade:]
We are the ones who make a brighter day
[Toni Braxton:]
So let's start giving
[Lil Wayne:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Akon:]
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
Come on now let me here you
[T-Pain:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
[Jamie Foxx imitating Ray Charles:]
Choice were making
Saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me
[LL Cool J, Will.I.Am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz:]
We all need somebody that we can lean on
When you wake up look around and see that your dream's gone
When the earth quakes we'll help you make it through the storm
When the floor breaks a magic carpet to stand on
We are the world united by love so strong
When the radio isn't on you can hear the songs
A guided light on the dark road you're walking on
A sign post to find the dreams you thought was gone
Someone to help you move the obstacles you stumbled on
Someone to help you rebuild after the rubble's gone
We are the world connected by a common bond
Love the whole planet's singing along
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
[Kanye West:]
Everyday citizens
Everybody pitching in
[Children & Wyclef Jean:]
Nou sé mond la
Nou sé timoun yo
[Will.i.am:]
You and I
You and I
[Kanye West:]
Uh, 12 days no water
What's your will to live?
[Will.i.am:]
We amplified the love we watching multiply
[Kanye West:]
Feeling like the world's end
We can make the world win
[Will.i.am:]
Like Katrina, Africa, Indonesia
And now Haiti needs us, they need us, they need us
[All:]
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
Nou sé mond la
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we make a better day
Just you and me
[Wyclef Jean:]
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti, Haiti, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
Haiti
@owencaplinger9207
0:00 Jamie Foxx
1:30 Justin Bieber
1:37 Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger & Bieber
1:42 Jennifer Hudson
1:45 Jennifer Nettles (from Sugarland)
1:51 Jennifer Nettles & Josh Groban
1:55 Josh Groban
2:01 Tony Bennett
2:07 Mary J Blige
2:20 Michael Jackson (The KING OF POP)
2:27 Michael & Janet Jackson ❤️
2:33 Barbra Streisand
2:48 Miley Cyrus
2:56 Enrique Iglesias
3:01 Nicole Scherzinger
3:05 Nicole Scherzinger & Enrique Iglesias
3:08 Jamie Foxx
3:13 Wyclef Jean
3:20 Adam Levine (from Maroon 5)
3:26 P!nk
3:34 BeBe Winans
3:40 Michael Jackson (The KING OF POP)
3:47 Usher
3:51 Celine Dion
4:02 Fergie
4:07 EVERYONE
4:09 & 4:12 Nicole Scherzinger
4:19 Nick Jonas
4:22 Nicole Scherzinger
4:26 Toni Braxton
4:30 Mary
4:34 Mary Mary
4:36 Nick Jonas
4:38 Tony Bennett
4:41 Isaac Slade
4:44 Toni Braxton
4:46 Lil Wayne
4:59 EVERYONE
5:00 & 5:03 P!nk
5:09 Mary Mary
5:12 Akon
5:23 Fergie
5:26 T-Pain
5:39 Jamie Foxx imitating the Great Ray Charles
5:50 LL Cool J, Nipsey Hussle 🙏, Will.I.Am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, Kid Cudi, Lyaz , Mann, and Jamie Foxx
6:30 Wyclef Jean
6:33 EVERYONE
6:34 & 6:37 & 6:44 Jennifer Hudson
6:47 P!nk
6:52 Mary Mary
6:56 Kanye “Ye” West
7:01 & 7:04 Wyclef Jean
7:06 Will.I.Am
7:10 Kanye “Ye” West
7:13 Will.I.Am
7:15 Kanye “Ye” West
7:19 Will.I.Am
7:25 EVERYONE
7:29 Mary Mary
7:32 EVERYONE
7:37 Wyclef Jean and EVERYONE
7:58 Ending Credits
8:08 Legendary Lionel Richie Talks about “We Are The World” and Haiti
This came out 12 years ago, that’s CRAZY! Feels like yesterday
RIP to the Legend Michael Jackson 🙏
And Nipsey Hussle🙏
And Natalie Cole🙏
Pray for Haiti🙏❤️ AND Pray for Africa🙏❤️
In 1985 (37 years ago, WOW), written by Michael Jackson🙏 and Lionel Richie! Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian! ALL LEGENDS
2010 Version: Written by Michael Jackson 🙏 and Lionel Richie! Produced by Quincy Jones, RedOne, Mervyn Warren, Patti Huston, Wyclef Jean, Rickey Minor, and Humberto Gatica!
People I saw in the big group:
Julianne Hough
Jordin Sparks
Natalie Cole 🙏
Zac Brown Band
Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles & Kristian Bush)
Randy Jackson
Harry Connick Jr.
Faith Evans
Brandy
John Legend
Keri Hilson
Natasha Bedingfield
Tyrese Gibson
Seal
Joe Jonas
Kevin Jonas
Nicole Richie
Kirsten Dunst
Jeff Bridges
Gladys Knight
Katherine McPhee
Kevin Hart
Jason Mraz
Joel Madden
Benji Madden
Taj & TJ Taryll
Robin Thicke
Vince Vaughn
Ann and Nancy Wilson (from Heart)
Earth Wind and Fire
Anthony Hamilton
Brian Wilson
John Cena
Musiq Soulchild
Trey Songz
Barbara Strangier
India Arie
3T
RedOne
The Original 1985 Version is Better, but this one is pretty great too!! You just can never compete with the OG’s and those amazing and ICONIC artist and singers!
🙏’s are for the ones taken away from us way too soon! ❤️
@dikasaputra7580
Who's watching this in late 2024? Hopefully you are all in good health and God will provide ease for all the problems you are experiencing.
@atsaningya3562
Am here ooo
@AshleyFromBrooklyn
Watching this after seeing the documentary of the original on Netflix
@ryandicksen8377
Shoutout to Netflix
@erikalarson7374
Me I'm watching after I watched the original documentary
@dstlife2.062
😊
@Tech_Pixie
It's 14 years already
If you're still here in 2024 like this comment
@lykdat1
I came as soon as I seen snoops bid saying him and nipsy was in this lol
@jorgehuerta9593
Jorge Huerta here ❤❤❤❤❤!!!!!
@heyitslili616
2025🎉