Gladys Knight is one of the queens of soul. Dionne Warwick is a giant in Pop music with an R&B flavor. This song was recorded as a response to the AIDS crisis, which terrified people and the gov't was ignoring. This song was especially important for the gay and lesbian community. Lesbians, who had been a separate group politically and socially, had decided to do everything they could for the gay community devastated by AIDS. This was the first time that gays and lesbians worked together and that's what friends are for. The proceeds went to amfAR for AIDS research and prevention. It was #1 song for a month and won a Grammy. It was also part of an AIDS benefit concert featuring many more artists. The message in the song was to promote compassion and love. Burt Bachrach, who wrote many of Dionne Warwick's early hits in the 60s, wrote this song. The cast for this song was Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight. They reunited to perform at the 25th anniversary amfAR, American Foundation for AIDS Research, benefit in 2011. Thankfully, all of them are still alive. All of the musicians were also legends and Grammy winners in their own right.
@eviekelpie1 Жыл бұрын
Yes they're still with us
@chuck4tnvols681 Жыл бұрын
Great song from 1985,all legends,Stevie,Elton,Gladys,and Dionne! Can't go wrong with any of these four!
@garyarnett1220 Жыл бұрын
The woman next to Stevie is Gladys Knight. She looks at Stevie like she's totally starstruck to be singing with him.
@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын
They were friends. Stevie adored her.
@telstar477211 ай бұрын
Stupid comment ! Gladys Knight is probably the best singer there !
@singingmanmd10 ай бұрын
That is NOT Ms. Gladys. That is the legendary iconic Ms. Dionne Warwick. She is one of the greatest. Look her up.
@garyarnett122010 ай бұрын
@@singingmanmd Looks like Dionne is next to Elton. but I might be mistaken.
@tapduff10 ай бұрын
Yes, Dionne is next to Elton, you're right. @@garyarnett1220
@Peter-oh3hc Жыл бұрын
This comes back into my life every few years. Just a blessing. Love them all, but Gladys has my heart
@jimnicosia5934 Жыл бұрын
The talent there is unmeasurable.
@jasonmccluskey3623 Жыл бұрын
I remember this. BEAUTIFUL
@cindydriscoll1796 Жыл бұрын
Stevie is ALWAYS on another stratosphere!!!! One of my favorites as a young lady ❤❤
@tapduff Жыл бұрын
Great quartet!! Can't get better than these 4. Gladys Knight is standing next to Stevie.
@singingmanmd10 ай бұрын
That is NOT Gladys. That is iconic legendary Ms. Dionne Warwick. Look her up.
@tapduff10 ай бұрын
Elton, Dionne, Gladys, Stevie. All iconic!@@singingmanmd
@suttonsutton4069 Жыл бұрын
There is a performance where Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross filled in for Elton John and Gladys Knight …….. Amazing performance as well!
@67swisslisa Жыл бұрын
1985 ... what a great year in music for those of us who grew up in the 70's and 80's! 1000% respect for these 4 living legends! Dionne Warwick was one of my favorite female artists from back in the day!
@elizabethwood940910 ай бұрын
Awesome group!! So sweet to see them together!
@marklee72368 ай бұрын
What talent,out of this world ❤️❤️❤️
@amyholman354 Жыл бұрын
Dionne is the one who starts the song and sings half of it, inviting the others in.
@loisrogers9042 Жыл бұрын
Dionne is Whitney Houston's Aunt if I'm remembering correctly. Dionne, "Do You Know The Way to San Jose " & soooo many other hits when I was a teen.
@mmmmshux Жыл бұрын
Dionne and Whitney are first cousins. Whitney's mother (Cissy) and Dionne's mother are sisters.
@cdfdesantis699 Жыл бұрын
This was a great collaboration of FRIENDS! Thanks for your reaction.
@ed.z. Жыл бұрын
The first woman singing is Dione. Gladys Knight is also impeccable. Stevie is crazy great. Elton is amazing too. Thanks for sharing the video.
@jasonmccluskey3623 Жыл бұрын
Little Gladys KNIGHT with BIG VOICE!
@otisyoung7061 Жыл бұрын
Not a competition ......it's about being friendship
@TheSpookyDuke8 ай бұрын
This stunningly beautiful song is one of the 80s anthems. 😢❤
@timtravasos27424 ай бұрын
One of the most loving and beautiful songs ever. Really makes me cry.
@laurahatzes6964 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you on Stevie Wonder. Lovely song. Thanks for reacting!
@mikesmith3481 Жыл бұрын
First girl singing is Dionne Gladys Night is the other girl.
@kathybwell Жыл бұрын
My grandma was a huge fan of Dionne's and introduced me to her 😍 Dionne's the ideal blend of talent and grace, such a lovely-lovely lady😍
@singingmanmd10 ай бұрын
That Ms. Dionne Warwick always so amazing how she always seems to weave in and out of vocal registers and stylings without missing a blink or a strain!! Ms. Dionne was brilliant of selecting the 4 of them to all together to do this classic!! Couldn't get any better period!!❤❤
@HelynnHeels Жыл бұрын
So very cool. I love all those people and I had not seen this before. I enjoyed enjoying it with you. And we could always love more Warwick. I think you recently reacted to Gladys Knight and the Pips.
@kathleenfarraher9894 Жыл бұрын
No one even recognized her on "We Are The World". That frigin blew my mind
@chadblackburn613711 ай бұрын
Beautiful song n reaction...thx 1
@stellamorgan482 Жыл бұрын
Total feel good song!
@mariaportengen2959 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful song. I really love this. A real Masterpiece. 🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️👍
@kd81994 күн бұрын
Thanks for the walk down memory lane. You did a great job of retelling this history of the time.
@donaldduck2139 Жыл бұрын
I like her song Heartbreaker from 1982-3 . . . pretty sure Bee Gees had a lot to do with it from the fading memoir bank
@eviekelpie1 Жыл бұрын
Yes the Gibbs wrote it. Often performed it in their concerts
@johnthegreek5836 Жыл бұрын
Great song and was it was for a great cause; this was a charity song for AIDS research
@rhondav4204 Жыл бұрын
Four beautiful voices
@maryelizabethreynoldsprice2135 Жыл бұрын
I tell ya, this is such a feel good song. It makes me really happy watching their outstanding performances and your always welcome reaction. Have a lovely Sunday! Rock on!
@kathybwell Жыл бұрын
Me too, brought tears to my eyes it's so good.
@bobdelp2023 Жыл бұрын
HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! 😊 WAY TO GO BIZ, THIS IS JUST GREAT WITH ELTON BEING THE FROSTING ON THE CAKE! 💯
@gavinminouge3959Ай бұрын
Gladys performance in this us incredible
@lindseylefever4850 Жыл бұрын
Love all 4 of them... but Gladys Gladys Gladys.. my fave ❤❤
@davidmaholchic6146 Жыл бұрын
This song may be underrated so wonderful love you
@kathylee12619 ай бұрын
This song should come with a warning. It always hits me in the feels.
@ladyruby684 Жыл бұрын
This is real magic... even so many years later. ❤ KEEP SMILING, BIZ!!!!!😊
@tracycartwright3340 Жыл бұрын
That's such a great song. You just made a lousy evening a lot better. Thanks. I needed this.
@knuteboy3778 Жыл бұрын
The great Gladys Knight. You got to do some Gladys Knight and the Pips. She's like one of the last standing of the great soul singers of the 60s 70s
@davidmaholchic6146 Жыл бұрын
What a joy watching their joy and your joy
@scottsnyder27268 ай бұрын
This is a special song for a special cause performed by some of the greatest singers of the era. What I love most about this is that each is allowed to soar in their solos yet never try to outdo another. They fully appreciate each other’s talents and through their collaboration it becomes an incredible performance
@crbr1432000 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. It has been a long time over due since the last time.
@JessBecause77 Жыл бұрын
My sisters and I loved this song as kids. I was only 8 and we all would play like we were singers This is one that we did a lot because there's so many different artists. 😂
@CJC127 Жыл бұрын
Love them all!!! Really enjoying you too...keep shining BizMatic!!!☀
@AVResonater11 ай бұрын
Can we get em back? Days like this when things were a lil more together and a lot less divided?
@ed.z. Жыл бұрын
Hey Biz, do notice how some performers work to our world a better more beautiful place? Are they becoming more rare?
@nautika111 ай бұрын
I like this reaction 😊
@Matt..G Жыл бұрын
Wow! I had forgotten about this song. Great stuff! Stevie is at the top of his game here. so good!
@jackiesconiers4230 Жыл бұрын
Did you know that Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's aunt? The talent is this song is off the charts! Thanks for keeping great music alive!
@daleb127910 ай бұрын
Dionne and Whitney are first cousins. Their mother's were sisters, Cissy Houston, Whitney's mother is Dionne's aunt.
@stevebryant6483 Жыл бұрын
Another song from Dionne that needs some attention is Then Came You.
@tonyporenshenko425 Жыл бұрын
Gladys brings that powerhouse to the group
@chicotime69 Жыл бұрын
Of course it's Stevie!!! No one else can play a harmonica like THAT!!!!!!!!!!
@mikefetterman6782 Жыл бұрын
I have had such a crush on Gladys Knight since I was a kid. Love all her stuff.
@mikefetterman6782 Жыл бұрын
Stevie is on his own level, and Dione Warwick for years (after her recording career was well underway) was the host of SOLID GOLD, a weekly music entertainment show with dancers for the top 10 list and a couple artists singing (lip synching) every week.
@yvettecleveland275710 ай бұрын
Elton John Killin it!❤❤❤❤
@JosephHuntelvisnspiders Жыл бұрын
I agree, Stevie is up there, he blows everyone away in the star packed 'We are the World' for Africa, Him and Freddie Mercury are my fav singers :)
@debbiealbright6204 Жыл бұрын
I love this then and even more today. We all can relate thru music we need a new song of great artist to bring us back to that. Biz you jam and I absolutely luv this channel
@bobdelp2023 Жыл бұрын
I'VE WATCHED IT 100 TIMES BIZ, IT NEVERRRRRR GETS OLD!!! 😊 OF COURSE BECAUSE OF ELTON BUT STILL 😊
@Mtc0nqr3r Жыл бұрын
Great reaction bro. Dionne is the first singer and Gladys Knight is the other lady.
@Nochance20247 ай бұрын
Great song brother, some legends here. Keep doing reactions man.
@mlockette8084 Жыл бұрын
The late great songwriter and composer Burt Bacharach wrote many famous songs especially for Dionne Warwick. When he died in February this year, she issued a moving tribute to him, saying he was like family to her. You should react to some of their collaborations.
@marcusjaybrode2129 Жыл бұрын
Starring Reginald Dwight, Dionne Warrick (one W, two R’s), Gladys Knight, and Stevland Morris.
@CindyEisele-bm9ug Жыл бұрын
Nice harmonica
@J_Gamble Жыл бұрын
Have you listened to Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise yet? You really gotta. Also it was sampled a lot (e.g. Gangster's Paradise). It's awesome. . The vocalist next to Stevie was Gladys Knight.
@maggynewtown3500 Жыл бұрын
Stevie Wonder contributed harmonica tracks to quite a few other artists records. For example The Trammps "Soul Bones".
@BushidoBrownSama8 ай бұрын
Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Sir. Elton John, Gladys Knight(performance order) Each of those artists is a Super S-Rank Musician on any Tier List. Absolute legends!
@angiel3412 Жыл бұрын
I remember when this came out. What a great song and what a great quartet! Love all four of them but just want to say that I especially love Gladys! Powerhouse voice! And she has one of those smiles that just radiates warmth.
@bobdelp2023 Жыл бұрын
DIONNE NEXT TO ELTON 😊
@shellygill5029 Жыл бұрын
Dionne Warwick is the lead female and Gladys Knight is the other female. I don't know why Gladys didn't sing more in this because she's fantastic. There is another version of this song with Dionne, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Stevie. (Dionne and Whitney are cousins and, Whitney's mother, Cissy was a member of the group, The Sweet Inspirations, who sang back-up for Elvis and Aretha Franklin) Dionne has a large catalog of songs: "That's What Friends Are For" ( released as a solo) " A House Is Not A Home" "Say a Little Prayer" "Do You Know the Way to San Jose" "Walk on By" "Heartbreaker". And many more. Gladys Knight and the Pips: "Midnight Train to Georgia" " Heard it Through the Grapevine",..................... for starters
@stephaniehouston8613 Жыл бұрын
I WILL Love To See Your Reaction Of Dionne Warwick Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder & Luther Vandross - That's What Friends Are For.
@Msbellstar1Ай бұрын
First lady, then Stevie, then Gladys then Elton
@i_jamz9092 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched lots of Americans reacting to this song and I’m gobsmacked how many black Americans don’t know who Gladys Knight is. Is Gladys not as famous in America as she is in Britain. I hear that voice and instantly know Gladys Knight. Come on my brothers!
@lisazaccardimeunier8378 Жыл бұрын
I loved this song. We did our ballet routine to it when I was 13.
@BarTGila Жыл бұрын
This song was recorded for the Aid crisis and a total $1.7 million was made, all of which has gone to AIDS charities. It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
@geraldjackson3921 Жыл бұрын
The first lady that song is Dionne Warwick the second one is Gladys Knight
@maggynewtown3500 Жыл бұрын
Gladys blows them all away.
@bobdelp2023 Жыл бұрын
THAT'S GLADYS KNIGHT ( MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA ) 😊
@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын
The iconic Gladys Knight is next to Stevie. Dionne Warwick is also a mega star with many number ones. Gladys Knight and the Pips did Midnight Train to Georgia- a massive hit.
It's just such a happy song. Dionne (Whitney Houston's aunt) was standing next to Elton John and Gladys Knight was next to Stevie Wonder.
@daleb127910 ай бұрын
Dionne is Whitney's first cousin, their mothers were sisters.
@lavelleadams9591 Жыл бұрын
Gladys was amazing!!
@eviekelpie1 Жыл бұрын
Dionne Warwick, was one of the leads in We are the world, USA for Africa. She's related to Whitney Houston
@angelika_munkastrap46346 ай бұрын
Dionne was the woman who sang the most - and Gladys Knight is the other lady
@michelle172ct Жыл бұрын
Dionne is Whitney Houston’s first cousin
@jillfromatlanta427 Жыл бұрын
Gladys Knight is right next to Stevie. Dionne was the starter next to Elton.
@eviekelpie1 Жыл бұрын
Which one is Dionne? I thought you knew her? Gladys Knight is the one next to Stevie. You did a reaction to Gladys Knight and the Pips. I just assumed you knew her by your commentary. I was going to suggest this after the Georgia song but forgot. I've always loved this collaboration. It brings a smile to my face
@reviewer87782 ай бұрын
gladys night (of the Pips), check out 'midnight train to Georgia live. Also the same song version with Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross, Luther tears it up.
@BLB272 Жыл бұрын
Dionne is Whitney 's aunt
@pusitexe Жыл бұрын
cousin
@shonia90597 ай бұрын
Lord did he say, " that woman"? Forgive him Gladys and yes that's the iconic Gladys Knight of Gladys Knight and The Pips. Please tell me you know of this iconic group, if not please research them, you won't be disappointed.
@Trish-ql9kz5 ай бұрын
Gladys knight is without doubt the greatest among these greats
@AP-gb3eh Жыл бұрын
I believe this was a AIDS benefit. Four legends ☮️
@stephaniehouston8613 Жыл бұрын
You Probably Didn't Know That Dionne Warwick Is The Niece Of Gospel Singer Dr. Cissy Houston & The Cousin Of The Late Legendary Singer & Actress Whitney Houston.
@brucegigner532611 ай бұрын
Gladys knight
@jahfree367210 ай бұрын
Don't be that guy 👀Do your Dionne Warwick research and ack like you know. The woman next to stevie is Gladys Knight. Do your Gladys Knight research and ackt like you know. Much love.
@lapared197011 ай бұрын
Hoomans...no black or white or brown or yellow.....people...you know....
@MikeOstrowski-iq8wf Жыл бұрын
Mount Rushmore right there…..am I the only one that’s getting emotional watching this ? 🫶🏻❤️🔥