Richie "inspired" by 'We Are The World'

Lionel Richie has praised the celebrities who took part in the remake of 'We Are The World'.

Richie, who performed on the original version of the song, arranged the new single with Quincy Jones to raise money for Haiti.

Speaking to Larry King, Richie explained: "I'll tell you what was happening the most - to see the enthusiasm on so many of the people's faces there, because they - of course, 25 years ago they weren't old enough or some of them weren't even here, around, to be in this.

"So the enthusiasm of having the next generation wanting to be a part of this was just... was just mindblowing. [It gave them] an opportunity to understand their social awareness and to give them a chance to be part of history.

"I mean, this is wonderful for them. And of course I was inspired to see [it] again."

Among the stars who took part in the single are Richie's daughter Nicole, Kanye West, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Wyclef Jean and Jason Mraz.