It makes you realise how old you are when people don't know Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones, Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Richie, Bette Midler & Dan Aykroyd.

Yellow and Red hair girl is Cindy Lauper. "Girls just wanna have fun" will make you love her voice!!! millions views

Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27

They were ALL world stars! It's sad that today's youth hardly know them anymore... 😞

This was a one NIGHT thing. Lionel Richie hosted and many of the other artists came straight from one of the big awards shows, Grammy’s or some such. They had one night to get this in. No rehearsal prior. There’s a Netflix documentary recently out that tells the story. The funniest story from it is Ray Charles arrived and said he was ready to go, just needed to use the restroom. Of all people Stevie Wonder piped up and said “I know where it is, I’ll take you!” Someone noted “Well, now I’ve seen EVERYTHING!….. The blind leading the blind!”

At 3:45, you said, "Imagine harmonizing with Michael." That was Diana Ross, original lead singer for The Supremes (the greatest girl group ever!!!), with a great career as a solo artist, who just happens to be credited with "discovering" The Jackson Five & bringing them to the attention of the head of Motown Records. Believe me, MJ was thrilled & delighted, & honored, to be harmonizing with her!!

Part you didn’t like was my favorite part. Go Cindy!!

When this song came out I was young. Now that I am older, I notice that the older folks in this video seem to be the ones totally immersed with their entire being. Age and experience gives you something that just can not be achieved in our youth.

I watched the documentary on how We Are the World was made. Amazing. Number one was getting all the stars together at once. Several stars were shy and had a hard time being with their peers, no agents, assistants, or entourages were allowed, only stars. The location had to be secret so no press or paparazzi would show up. They sung the chorus first and that took five hours so some stars were frustrated and tempers got heated. The next part were the solos and they did rehearse with a piano and Stevie Wonder played it. Bob Dylan had a real hard time with the solos. Stevie had to sing like Bob so he could get an idea how to sing his part. Kudos to Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, and Quincy Jones for putting it all together.

You're the only reactor I've seen who didn't like Cyndi Lauper in this song. Her performance here usually gets one of the top praises. This recording was done on the same day as that year's American Music Awards where she performed. Definitely check out her hits such as "Time After Time", "All Through the Night", "True Colors", etc...

I enjoy hearing your opinions even when I disagree. 😉 I loved Cyndi Lauper in this, and everything else she does for that matter. Here are the solo singers in order of appearance: Lionel Richie - 0:26; Stevie Wonder - 0:39; Paul Simon - 0:43; Kenny Rogers - 0:53; James Ingram - 0:59; Tina Turner - 1:06; Billy Joel - 1:13; Michael Jackson - 1:19; Diana Ross - 1:32; Dionne Warwick - 1:48; Willie Nelson - 2:02; Al; Jarreau - 2:09; Bruce Springsteen - 2:15; Kenny Loggins - 2:21; Steve Perry - 2:28; Daryl Hall - 2:36; Huey Lewis - 2:48; Cyndi Lauper - 2:54; Kim Carnes - 3:02; Bob Dylan - 3:48; Ray Charles - 4:27 Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song and worked with producer Quincy Jones to get everything ready. Then all of the artists arrived after attending an awards show that they were all in town for, and they worked on it all night until morning. They didn't know the song in advance, but they did multiple takes. It's so cute that you didn't know who most of them were, although I realize this was way before your time and from a different country. They all have songs that you should react to. Lionel Richie was from The Commodores and also had a great solo career. Paul Simon was from Simon and Garfunkel. Daryl Hall was from Hall & Oates . Diana Ross was from The Supreme. She helped The Jackson Five get started and Michael Jackson idolized her. It's been suggested that he had plastic surgery on his nose to try to make it look like hers. There were lots of great artists in the chorus too. It's a shame that more of them couldn't have had solo parts.

SIAP, performed after an award show when all the singers where in L.os Angeles. Director Quincy Jones put a note on the door, "Leave your egos at the door."

the woman how is not singing is Sheila E she was a drummer for Prince and she did solo things like a glamorous life and belle of st mark and a duet with Prince called a love bizarre!!!!!

This is a good song! So many legendary singers in one song!

The part where you said "not for me" (the red and yellow hair girl, Cindy Lauper) and the guy you called a "beast", Bruce, have always been my two favorite parts, because they stand out so uniquely. This song went to number 1 on the charts and was all over the radio for a long time. Great reaction!

There is a nice documentary on Netflix about the recording of this song... It was just the one night! An amazing feat to bring the best and brightest stars of the moment for this beautiful song... all thanks to, specially but not exclusively, Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones.

A group of incredible talents together ❤

I don't understand 😮😮😮 the part of Cyndi is the most emotional. I am so shocked 😮😮😮😮😱😱😱😱

On NETFLIX there is the documentary about how the song was recorded.

Quincy Jones the conductor was the producer of this song. He produced millions of hit records.

First break: it starts with Lionel Richie, who is on American Idol now, so that's probably how you know him, he was one of the songs writers, then he's with Stevie Wonder, then Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, I forget that next guy, but then Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross

Bisscute, the song is almost 40 years old. You know a lot more about it than most of your generation. Go well dear.

Lionel Richie, Biss, formerly from the Commodores, a true legend, along with Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Michael J, Kenney R, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Darryl Hall, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis, Ray Charles and others, all Legends, great pick Biss💕

Dan Akroyd being confined to the chorus is a tragedy. Oh, and Willie Nelson wasn’t late to the part. He the master of delayed harmony.

A Bruce story from this was that Bruce had performed the night before this in, like, Chicago or on the East Coast or some such. The amount of energy he puts into performing is legendary and he had a hard and fast policy that he broke for this that he REFUSED to fly the day after he performed. He’s too drained and to add jet-lag to that might kill him. For this, though, he agreed.

Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA"!!!!!!!

Bit silly saying Cyndi Lauper didn't understand what the situation was just because of the colour of her hair. That was all part of her style in the 80s, do you expect her to change it for this song? You might as well say Michael Jackson didn't understand seeing as he was wearing one of his garish jackets and sparkly gloves. Her hair is as much of her gimmick as the coat and gloves were Michaels. If you want to hear a hard rock/metal charity song, there are several, but Hear N Aid - Stars is the one to go for.

This song is fantastic ! This is dream team of the 80's singers 😊

When Michael Jackson was about 6 years old, he had the chance to perform with one of the early superstars of Motown Records - Diana Ross!

Everyone there contributed their talent and time for this event. Got to love it!

Well, if you're interested in hearing more from "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen, here are just a few of his classics: Blinded by the Light, Because the Night, Rosalita (Come Out Tonight), Born to Run, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, Badlands, Prove it All Night, Fire, Cover Me, Hungry Heart... that's just the first ten years after his 1973 debut album Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.

In 1985 inspired by Band Aids “Do They Know It’s Christmas “, in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧,American entertainer Harry Belafonte decided to organise a American equivalent,USA for Africa,great reaction thanks 🙏

Bis, you make me feel old watching you react to this😮 this was a collection of some of the greatest voices of my generation (70’s and 80’s) and this level of talent will never be assembled in one room ever again. All of these people could sing and perform like no one today, all without auto tune and computers, just talent. It makes me sad that these faces fade into our past for the sake of “new” music, they deserve to be remembered.

This article is about the original 1985 charity song. For other uses, see We Are the World (disambiguation). "We Are the World" An album cover with "We Are the World" spelled out across the left and bottom in cut-and-paste-style. To the top right of the cover is "USA for Africa" in blue text, under which names are listed against a white background "We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is the eighth-best-selling physical single of all time. Soon after the British group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, the musician and activist Harry Belafonte decided to create an American benefit single for African famine relief. With the fundraiser Ken Kragen, he enlisted several musicians. Jackson and Richie completed the writing the night before the first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The event brought together some of the era's best-known musicians. One musician deliberately omitted was John Denver who had asked to participate but was rejected, despite his previous commitment to charity work. Ken Kragen claimed it was due to some people feeling that Denver's image would affect the credibility of the song as a pop-rock anthem. "I didn't agree with this assessment," Kragen said, but reluctantly turned Denver down.[1] Denver recalled the rejection in his 1994 autobiography "Take Me Home", stating that "It broke my heart not to be included" [2] "We Are the World" was released on March 7, 1985, as the first single from the album by Columbia Records. It topped music charts throughout the world and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history. "We Are the World" was certified quadruple platinum, becoming the first single to be certified multi-platinum. Its awards include four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award. "We Are the World" was promoted with a music video, a VHS, a special edition magazine, a simulcast, and several books, posters, and shirts. The promotion and merchandise helped "We Are the World" raise more than $80 million ($222 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa and the United States. USA for Africa musicians Lionel Richie Stevie Wonder Paul Simon Kenny Rogers James Ingram Tina Turner Billy Joel Michael Jackson Diana Ross Dionne Warwick Willie Nelson Al Jarreau Bruce Springsteen Kenny Loggins Steve Perry Daryl Hall Huey Lewis Cyndi Lauper Kim Carnes Bob Dylan Ray Charles

To give you some idea of just how big the artists were in that room, the folks who actually sang the verses (as opposed to the choir who sang the refrain) have 160 GRAMMY AWARDS between them. They were huge when this was recorded, and they've continued to influence the artists who are huge today.

One of the artists looked at the collection of talent and observed, “If a bomb goes off in here, John Denver is back on the top of the charts!”

also check out Hear 'n Aid Stars, the 10+ min version includes all the guitar solos, this was the heavy metal project for Africa led by Dio 🤘

I haven’t heard this in a loonngg time

Hell Yes, first like for the video and first like for any KZfaq video, thank you Biss 😇

Crazy how I've seen you react to at least a dozen, yet 3 are memorable. True music lover. 😅

That was a joy to watch with you! I hope you PLEEEEASE do some BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN next 😂...that was hilarious seeing you wonder who he was and complimenting his voice. I think Born To Run is a good place/song to start with... or even Thunder Road, Backstreets... Hungry Heart, The River... and a few hundred other gems ;)

Up next: Bisscute broadcasts the Boss beast Bruce Beastspring!! lmao That was fantastic! So glad I subbed! 🧡🧡

That's Wilie Nelson's style. He sings slightly behind the beat, similar to many jazz singers. You should check out his duet with Ray Charles called Seven Spanish Angels. They were very good friends. They got together on stage with Leon Russell shortly before Ray died. It was for Willie's birthday.and they sang A Song For You. It was so heartfelt that Willie wept.....he wasn't the only one either.

In my opinion, the best part is the duet between Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen, which starts at 8:03 and ends at 9:40.

There is a video that shows them putting this together: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtCRq9RmztXLiJs.html - rehearsal time. The last 5 minutes shows them working with the 3 that includes multi-colored hair Cyndi Lauper to get it smoothed out. Interesting to see all that talent working as peers without the egos getting in the way. Lionel Ritchie steps in for a little advice at the end. And they are all open to suggestions! Nice to see the cooperation.

Note that European musicians (Bob Geldoff, Midge Ure, Bono, Sting, Phil Collins, Boy George, Status Quo and many more) started first with their “Do they know its Christmas time” song to financially support the World Aid programs to stop the famine in Ethiopia ……. The US artists followed some months later. It matters to me as a lot of people think it was an american initiative……it wasn’t

This song came out some time after the Band Aid song from the UK, which led to the Live Aid concert. And Michael Jackson is said to have refused to appear at Live Aid, because it wasn't organised by an American! Others on this song, such as Tina Turner (great woman) and Dylan did bother to turn out for Live Aid. So this song didn't lead the help for Ethiopia, it followed the example set by Band Aid.

I remember when live aid came out it sold millions of copies around the world and all for charity No one got payed all volunteered their time You will probably find a behind the scenes documentary and they didn't practice much basically when over there parts a couple times and layed the track and clip down They had hundreds of singers wanting to do it But had to cut it back to these few Most are great on their own the to guys singing with glass Ray Charles older guy and other younger guy stevie wounder are both blind and ray plays piano as well He's blue's ledgen in the industry of music All these where power house of musice industry even Michael sister was their singing as well If you love bruce who had the nick name the boss Look up born in the USA if you want to hear bruce sing and he was a war veteran from memory You'll need to look up Australian Jimmy barnes in band cold chisel Look up Jimmy barnes Singing wild thing live performance last stand When they where young You'll love jimmy voice He's still singing hits in He's 50s Cheers mate 🦘🇦🇺👍

Watch the "making of" video for this where they went over and over the parts, essentially developing the soul of the song right there in the studio. You'll see how Cyndi's part developed... what ended up in the final cut is what they wanted it to be. She didn't start out being so far out there, but her line is one of the more iconic parts of the song.

I remember when this first came out and knew back then it would become a classic. Michael Jackson brought together famous musicians from different genres to perform his song for charity. Music brings the world together.😎

Stevie & Bruce: the duet we never knew we needed but absolutely slayed 🙌 Ray Charles

I know you didn’t like the Cyndi Lauper part much, but could you say why? I ask because many people, including Quincy Jones, feel that she absolutely nailed her part. There was no homework btw. The whole song was recorded after the American Music Awards. It was rehearsed and sang in parts. I believe they finished about 7:30am. We disagree about Cyndi, but I loved your video! 🙂

It was the year 1985.. in colombia it was broadcast every day at 4:00 pm on T.V.

This generation needs to be educated on all these legendary artists. 🙏

Written by the late Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Full credits are in Wikipedia. Many legends 🙌 sang there. Meanwhile, David Foster organized the supergroup Northern Lights in Canada 🇨🇦. Bruce Allen handled the business side. Bryan Adams, Corey Hart, Geddy Lee of Rush, the late Gordon Lightfoot, RIP, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, Mike Reno of Loverboy and Neil Young were some of the singers. Suggested video 📹: Northern Lights perform Tears Are Not Enough with artists' names.

They spent all night on it and there were plenty of disagreements with all of those stars in the room. Plus, they didn't even get started until around midnight. They did it after the American Music Awards to have as many of them already in town as possible.

Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote the song. Sheila E. was the woman who did not sing. She might have been pissed that Prince refused to come. They were very close. She was also supposed to have a solo, but that never happened.

There's a documentary streaming about the making of this song. It was all done in one night. so very little rehearsal. They mention that when i chorus is singing, some where given different parts so they may appear to be not singing when the camera focuses on them.

The boss was a real Bon Jovi mentor. He is the real 80s Usa voice. Cant believe you didnt know him.

The song “We Are the World” was recorded on January 28, 1985 by the supergroup USA for Africa and released on March 7, 1985. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. The single was a charity effort to raise money and awareness for famine victims in Africa and sold over 800,000 copies in its first three days, eventually raising more than $60 million

It's always the same when Bruce starts singing. It's either "Wow!", or "Who is THAT?". Springsteen's music is a rabbit hole all its own. I recommend his live video from the 1970s of "Rosalita". The girl in the glasses in front was Shiela E.

Many of us know every one of those singers. To see this video at the time was incredible that so many major singers were in the same room performing together. If you were from that era, it gives you chills. Also, the magic in this song is that each singers style and personality is highlighted in even just a few words. I could listen to this song without seeing the video and recognize almost all of them. rehearsed and performed in one night. Magic

The 1st guy to sing was Lionel Richie and the lady whose voice you liked was Diana Ross they did a duet together called "endless love". That was a bit hit and favorite also Lionel has a bunch or great songs like penny lover, hello....and Diana Ross has bunch or hits from 60s. When she was the lead voice in the group the supremes with a lot of hits like "baby love"

Money Changes Everything... Cyndi Lauper's voice is SO powerful and beautiful! Listen to how long she holds her note in that song ... you'll know it when you hear it.

This composition is by Michael Jackson 🇧🇷

Always thought that was a fun song, enjoyed the reaction!

The yellow & Red hair woman is Cindy Lopper and she was one of the Best on this song Because she was different with her own style .. I loved her voice on this song

Cyndi Laupers part was very good. This song is so iconic for what it is.

There is a documentary on Netflix how they did this song. There was no rehearsal, they told everyone when and where to show up and then they recorded the song.

The singer, whose name is Shelia E, you thought was not singing along during the chorus towards the end and one of the Twitchers thought was getting paid (which, by the way, is total bollocks!! 😅 It's a charity record, for God's sake! 😄), she was singing the responses. 🙂 As soon as the whole song went a semi-tone higher, there was what's called in musical terms a 'call and response' (Call: We are the world; Repsonse: Are the world; Call: We are the children; Response: Are the children; Call: We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving; Repsonse: So let's start giving).

Many people believe Cindy Lauper had the best solo, I’m one of them. I think if you listen a few times, her part might grow on you. 😊. Lionel Ritchie is the first guy was a co-writer. He is an excellent singer and song writer. He has so many great hits, like Hello.

Please don't judge Cyndi Lauper (red and yellow hair) too quick. She is a musical genius. Please react to some of her songs - True Colors, All Through The Night, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Time After Time... You may not like her style, but her songs are great.

Hello Bisscute. Let me just say you really need to study. The Motown artists you need to do reactions to them😅

Bisscute, I remember seeing a special program that deals with the recording of this video and they spent many hours in a row rehearsing, in the early morning some sleeping and others doing their parts.

"do they know its christmas" is another charity song i think its also aid for africa

Most people after watching this listen to songs by the artists here and come back a few months later, to see hw many they can identify. Or not. Here's one for you from Bruce Springsteen. The song is PINK CADILLAC. Enjoy

Ray...was the king!!!

Next react to "Drive All Night" by Bruce Springsteen, you will LOVE his voice on that song. I've been a fan of Springsteen for more than 20 years, there are SO MANY great songs for you to listen to.

Next is.... (feed the World) Do they know it's Christmas time 1984 - Band Aids. Artists from England.

Willie Nelson just has a unique sound and style.

Lionel Ritchie was the first guy. You should hear him and Kenny Rogers sing LADY.

Everybody in the video is American except one..... Dan Aykroyd is Canadian but his alter ego Elwood Blues is from Chicsgo.

You need to react to Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen and the E-Street Band. You HAVE to! 😄❤ Start with "Born to Run" or "Dancing in the Dark".

You really should give Cindy Lauper a listen, yes she's a little odd, but that's what makes her who she is. She has done some great stuff.

I always come to the We Are the World comments to see how many people will time stamp every individual performance. 😂

An amazing collaboration between some of the most well known artists in the history of music.

There's a new documentary out about the recording of the song and the filming of the video. I think you would find it both interesting and very informative.

In order of appearance, just the ones that did solos. Here's a list in order of appearance: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, MJ, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson,Al, Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen (The Boss), Kenny Logins, Stever Perry (Journey), Darryl Hall (Hall & Oats), Huey Lewis, Cindi Lauper, Kim Karns, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles.

There is more talent in that one room than there is in all of music today. I still remember watching this the first time it was aired.

I love how when she saw and heard "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen, she squealed BEAST !!!!!

The woman in the sunglasses who "wasnt singing" was Whitney Houston and she was probably coked out of her mind and didnt know where she was lol

The girl whit the band in is hair it’s Latoya Jackson Michael sister 😊

Diana Ross is one of the all time great singers.

Also check out Heavy Metal's benefit album produced by Ronnie James Dio w/ the original song "Stars" featuring 40 hard rock & heavy metal artists adding their voices and instrumentals to the work. Album "Hear 'n Aid" also includes song donations by a number of artists. Proceeds total $3M for famine relief in Africa.

You say some are not singing but but they all have their own parts in the song to sing and they are all world class artists, Cindi Lauper included,she was perfect for that part with her high vocal range.

Hello Bisscute!!! Thank you for bringing us this beauty!! I am very sorry that your generation could not enjoy this wonderful music and artists as talented as these!! I thank the Universe for having lived my adolescence in the wonderful 80's!!! I send you a kiss from the end of the world, Ushuaia - Argentina!!!

Most of them was Giants of american's and world's music!!!

First Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. You asked who's this and that is the Boss: Bruce Springsteen all of them great american singers an performers. Loved your reaction Miss Bisscute ❤❤❤❤ you should react to the song: Do they know it's Christmas? (1985) made by Brits performers and you must react more to Bruce's songs

Huey Lewis and Cyndi lauper are the energetic part of this song classic

You should definitely do a music reaction on some of Bruce Springsteen's (The Boss) songs. Maybe start with "Thunder Road" or "Born to Run".