Even as a non-American I know all these artists. Just to be clear, every single artist there is a legend. A legend that every American should know, no matter what age.
@gregb3966 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Canadian Dan Akroyd!!!
@donnafox8885 Жыл бұрын
And some are no longer with us today, its something to look back on and see all the great singers in different kinds of music come together for a great cause.
@martinawolf9605 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@LamhaourikRedouane Жыл бұрын
Facts.
@Jaycee-Bee Жыл бұрын
They did not seem to know Tina Turner, ouch.
@audracrawford8836 Жыл бұрын
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 Some artists not mentioned LaToya Jackson, Sheila E, Dan Aykroyd, a few of the Jackson brothers, Lindsey Buckingham and many more…
@jtralongo1 Жыл бұрын
Harry Belafonte
@ladypo0l743 Жыл бұрын
Tina turner I can't remember the time stamp
@jackiealba5421 Жыл бұрын
I wanted to do this!! Love it 😀!
@joeriveracomedy Жыл бұрын
I tweeted a joke about Al Jarreau on this vid and one tv responded about their doc on Al then twitter banned em right after
@lorigrif262 Жыл бұрын
Dang! Good Job breakin it down!
@user-mi1ux9cg4o6 ай бұрын
I can't believe they didn't know who Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick and so many other of the iconic singers were. All of them are iconic. Truly a timeless and classic song.
@deborahbailey47764 ай бұрын
Just stupidity
@american_cosmic4 ай бұрын
@@deborahbailey4776 Like your comment?
@JojoBean-zo7nx4 ай бұрын
I feel like they did know but wanted to play dumb for the camera
@american_cosmic4 ай бұрын
@@JojoBean-zo7nx I feel you're giving them far too much credit.
@JojoBean-zo7nx4 ай бұрын
@@american_cosmic lol maybe so 😅
@nepps6179 ай бұрын
Who has failed these children? every single person in this video is a legend. I don’t understand , when we were kids we knew the legends from our parents generation and beyond as well as whatever was current. How do not know Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen, Dion Warwick or Billy Joel
@divadoll19753 ай бұрын
BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT REACTING TO THESE VIDEOS! THEY JUST TRYING TO GET VIEWS! MY SON IS 17...YOUNGER THAN THEM AND I MADE SURE HE KNEW THIS SONG!!!
@inactiveunknwn54043 ай бұрын
@@divadoll1975 just cause they popular doesn’t mean you HAVE to have known them, they just vibing finding out about old music learn to love and appreciate
@semoneg28262 ай бұрын
😂😂
@christopherone12 ай бұрын
THIS! I mean I was far too young and we didn't have internet or anything close but I knew who Frank, Dean, Sammy Davis (ratpack) Elvis, Tom Jones, Chuck Berry, Tony Bennett, even Perry Cuomo and that era were...I mean, WTF
@DJ18817Ай бұрын
Dionne*
@ragenaharris2648 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT EVERY SINGER ON THAT SONG IS A LEGEND!! EACH OF THEM WERE AT THE TOP OF THE CHARTS AT THIS TIME!!
@arlopear7136 Жыл бұрын
Except Dan Akroyd lol. But yeah everyone else was a bona-fide star, even the ones who didn't have a verse of their own like Smokey Robinson, Lindsay Buckingham, The Pointer Sisters, the Jacksons, Jeffrey Osbourne, Sheila E, Quincy Jones....GOATs!
@ragenaharris2648 Жыл бұрын
@@arlopear7136 he was well established as an actor and very successful...he didn't sing any lines on the song, I'm speaking of those who had a main line to sing.
@johnmikelson2187 Жыл бұрын
He was there as a Blues Brother
@magaliedeconto1682 Жыл бұрын
When America was so STUNNING ❤️
@BluEx22329 Жыл бұрын
Caps lock
@nontandoaina Жыл бұрын
Why don't American kids know this song??? I am from Africa and this is one of the most beautifully crafted songs of all time. LEGENDS!!!
@nickc9534 Жыл бұрын
Many of us do lol
@juliekrajack5460 Жыл бұрын
I grew up listening to it and the story of how it came to be from my momma who was in high school when it was recorded… i have played it for my daughter but what 11 yr old actually listens to their moms music lol trust me there are American kids who do know this song
@Dra3000 Жыл бұрын
Some were not born then
@uglyiguana4413 Жыл бұрын
Y'all just love generalizing ppl holy shit
@gypsyjengypsydogs9320 Жыл бұрын
Gen X and those older know it. Millennials and Gen Z don’t.
@punkprincessrose2710 ай бұрын
This song raised $75 million dollars for Africa. All the singers are legends.
@teeade3 ай бұрын
i wonder if most of the money actually reached and helped people on the ground...i doubt it tbh
@abeljosevaldiviasantisteba19502 ай бұрын
What Stevie does is simply magical
@tumimotsamai2731 Жыл бұрын
My brothers, I highly suggest educating yourself about these great artists. Legends who served the music industry with distinction. Love from South Africa
@cliffordljacksonjr8020 Жыл бұрын
you speak truth. These are people to be proud of. Learn to respect quality and expect more and strive to be the best we can be.
@tracyfields4261 Жыл бұрын
They were not alive when most of these artists were in their prime
@PhilMargolies Жыл бұрын
@@tracyfields4261 No excuse. I wasn't alive when Mozart or Beethoven were kickin' but I know their music. I blame their parents, or their grandparents.
@laduke5759 Жыл бұрын
Hi South Africa. From Belleville Michigan USA. This is from my days since I’m over 50. We still love you ❤️.
@waynedugger7697 Жыл бұрын
Amen. You guys gotta know who Tina Turner is when you see her
@pmccachren Жыл бұрын
Just pay attention and show some respect. All these performers are LEGENDS!
@jonstefanik9400 Жыл бұрын
Legends of legends!
@brandydavine4194 Жыл бұрын
They’re young but they clearly have good taste .
@mei6044 Жыл бұрын
@@brandydavine4194 They can tell what music is good. They are fun though! "Smile"
@lindadobranetski6302 Жыл бұрын
I agree I was 15 when this came out this was the time when Mtv came out with music videos
@karendavidson4897 Жыл бұрын
We are so luck to have lived in that era was a difficult world then
@user-nz5tw6zv3c8 ай бұрын
I miss the 80s... what a wonderful time to live in.
@user-qt4ug5of7f3 ай бұрын
😢
@jewel3684h2 ай бұрын
My birth year 1984 ❤
@arleciajackson9237Ай бұрын
True that.
@Robbie09Ай бұрын
Growing up in the 1980s was the best generation for musical talent ever! I miss it. Today’s artists cannot it even compare on a pure talent level.
@kimberlytrawick1427 Жыл бұрын
You'll never get that many talented people on one song as long as we live. That was epic.🎯
@damikey18 Жыл бұрын
Every artist in this was purely talented no autotune or anything
@michaelasay8587 Жыл бұрын
They didn't even know who Tina Turner was!
@dennisd9875 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelasay8587 Yeah that was my biggest surprise. I must be very old. Tina is more recognizable than pretty much anyone alive but they didn't even flinch. Such an epic group of people from a bygone era of real music.
@bigyak5964 Жыл бұрын
Watch the one from the 2000s era for Haiti 😍🔥 stackload of talent on that one aswell
@thebenevolentpatriarch424 Жыл бұрын
Such talent no longer exists unfortunately. 😢
@anniechicas7506 Жыл бұрын
This is what REAL talent sounds like without auto tune. ❤
@beto982511 ай бұрын
Te quiero mucho ❤
@irishamericanpinupdoll9 ай бұрын
In one take. I love the fun fact that the sign on the entry said check your ego at the door and Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder said they would be driving anyone who didn’t follow this one rule home personally 😂❤
@tiamarrow63669 ай бұрын
You do realize that a lot of the big mainstream artists that you probably have heard online only use auto tune because the sound engineers, and producers force them to right? They don’t do that by choice…..they forced to.
@msoileau839 ай бұрын
Yet Lionel decided to redo it with tons of autotune and it sucked.
@tonymartinis29567 ай бұрын
before usa was ukraines puppet state
@stormqueen294 ай бұрын
THis is a moment in time that will never be repeated. People today have no idea how HUGE this was. All these incredible artists, from all the different genres, all coming together to do something that had never been done bfore. The entire WORLD took notice of this. And this happened long before cell phones and the internet made music so accessible to everyone. THis is just one of many reason why we say the 80's were the greatest decade for music. You can't find talent like this anymore. Not even the major stars of today like Beyonce or whoever, do it like this. No autotune, no huge production, no teams of dancers, just unbelieveable talent.
@arios19773 ай бұрын
Not even these kinds of artists exist anymore.
@cindywood13289 ай бұрын
I feel bad for you guys. I was in my 30's when this song came out. There were great entertainers all over the place. They all got along. No diversity crap. Dionne Warwick, who is related to Whitney and Tina Turner were 2 of the ones that you didn't recognize. Both were powerful female singers.
@captaint4587 Жыл бұрын
That Stevie and Bruce duo is iconic, still gives me goose bumps
@Tehui1974 Жыл бұрын
Years later, and I still recognize 90% of the musical artists. These artists weren't just ordinary musical stars, they were musical legends across different genres.
@jamiethomas312211 ай бұрын
Yes, it's really amazing how so many superstars was able to check their egos and cooperate in a single studio to make this timeless song.
@joelfoster74644 ай бұрын
The fact that you guys had no idea who these legends are make me even prouder 😊😊 as a non American 😅😅 we grew up on these in the Caribbean 🇯🇲🇯🇲
@lizzyp70410 ай бұрын
Feed the world by band aid is another great classic collaboration. 1984 Christmas song.
@Mainecoonlady. Жыл бұрын
To understand... in the mid 80s, Africa was experiencing severe drought and famine. A group of British rockers lead by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure released a record (Do They Know its Christmas) with all proceeds going to famine relief in Africa. Then USA rockers lead by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen and Quincey Jones, recorded the video here with the same goal. The last effort was LIVE AID. This is a weekend concert televised from three continents. The Live Aid video of Queen you watched is from that concert. Phil Collins flew on the SST Concord to all three continents and performed in USA, UK and Australia in the same concert. It was televised on MTV. Incredible concert. The finale song in the UK included Bob Geldof, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and most of the huge array of rockers that performed throughout the weekend event. The videos of the Uk Christmas record and that finale are on You Tube. They raised over $200 million and it was sent to Africa. Unfortunately it was intercepted by a dictator and terrorist group who used it for weapons against its own citizens. Still... no generation before or after in music ever took on such a huge task which could have made a difference. Next to this, in 1986, you have Comic Relief USA by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. They raised OVER $50 million for the homeless in the USA. I am very proud to be part of the generation that gave so much to humankind. ✌🏻
@humafayyaz5754 Жыл бұрын
We still have comic relief every year in the UK, do you guys still have it in America?
@jayniac7874 Жыл бұрын
Under rated comment! Ty for enlightening me🥰 this was my generation too... hands across 🇺🇸 America was big as well. Proud for sure!
@scabbedwings6548 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget "Farm Aid" that Willie Nelson had a hand in putting together to help US farmers.
@Mainecoonlady. Жыл бұрын
@@humafayyaz5754 I don’t think so. Whoopi and Billy have their own projects and Robin is gone. Not aware anyone else took up those roles.
@babs3241 Жыл бұрын
@@jayniac7874 I was just going through a box and I found my Hands Across America confirmation for my spot in line. :D
@TanyaQueen182 Жыл бұрын
This song meant so much to the world. I remember when it came out. So many GOATS! I believe MJ helped write it.
@sooparticular Жыл бұрын
thats correct Tanya
@voiceover2191 Жыл бұрын
Nope, only to Americans, but then again, it does say "We are the world", so I guess Americans have a heart time with that concept "world" being not synonimus with America. I mean they are the only country that have a national sports competition and then call it "the world series" even though not a single other country is involved. I mean, it sounds like someone overcompensating for a well earned inferiority complex.
@paradiseawaits821 Жыл бұрын
Michael didn't help write it, he did write it. He asked Lionel Ritchie to help him with a verse of some sort that he was having trouble with. That is why Lionel got credit for writing the song. From the minds and hearts of two great artists 💜
@EMD1028 Жыл бұрын
@@voiceover2191 have a heart time? Idk what that means.
@Mu5icPr0ducer Жыл бұрын
@@voiceover2191 synonymous*…MLB has a team in Canada and the players are from all over the world.
@christinefougere4 ай бұрын
I remember when this was released. In Canada where I live our musicians did the same thing. The severe famine in Africa at the time caused the British musicians to react to help them, it then spread to the US and Canada. This is truly a wonderful song. All those wonderful voices and singers. Jackson, Warwick, Ritchie, etc....Bruce, Stevie, Willie Nelson, Kenny Rogers...
@petersavieri5 ай бұрын
🌎🌍 White guy here who grew up in rural Australia here and I’m naming MJ and Lionel (who both wrote the song), Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, Dionne Warwick, Harry Belafonte, the rest of the Jackson 5 AND Latoya! Not to mention the other legends on there, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Kim Carnes, Huey Lewis, Daryl Hall, Steve Perry, Willie Nelson, Kenny Logins and on and on into the talent stratosphere. Huge props for clocking Kenny Rogers in there btw! There are many of the greatest artists of all time on this track. You guys are younger than me so I get it that a lot of those faces didn’t spark recognition, but your reaction made me feel so good anyway. Music is the ultimate. This single raised millions for famine relief in Africa, and has raised vastly more for humanitarian causes since. It created a global moment that followed an earlier similar global moment for Africa created by British artists, the equally Allstar single, Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas. We Are The World’s group USA for Africa is comprised of all North American artists, but the title of the collective actually stands for United Support of Artists for Africa. The great Harry Belafonte instigated the whole project after being inspired by Band Aid, which was organised by Bob Geldof. This is important stuff. It’s great to see you all exploring it. And now I REALLY want to see you react to songs from every artist on this.
@petersavieri3 ай бұрын
Update! I’ve just learned that even though the song raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, the story of getting the money TO the people in need is far more complex. There’s a current documentary about the project, which I hope will cover both its success and the tragic irony of what came after.
@lisas572 Жыл бұрын
The 80's was a great time. Music was amazing.
@sooparticular Жыл бұрын
the freakin best....all downhill since
@ghariiscool Жыл бұрын
As long as I live 80s music will always be my favorite decade of music
@kaumibon Жыл бұрын
I didn't grow up in the 80s, I grew up in the 90s and honestly I listen to songs from 50s to present day and 80s is by far my favourite followed closely by the 70s. The 80s produced so much great music from very talented artists.
@tiffanycurtis4794 Жыл бұрын
I remember when this first came on the world stopped our family was right in front of the the television ❤️
@sooparticular Жыл бұрын
@@tiffanycurtis4794 me too Tiff! what an epic time!!!
@sandyleewhite Жыл бұрын
No egos, No pretentions, No need to be center of attention, just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply for compassion & love ❤ Such a wonderful initiative that raised a lot of money to help those in need ❤
@jasondawson92 Жыл бұрын
Yes and that what the world needs today
@marywalker7567 Жыл бұрын
And why Q told them all to leave their egos at the door when they came in to record!!
@rebeccaragan9916 Жыл бұрын
❤
@karaaguilar4982 Жыл бұрын
Imagine trying to get that kind of talent together now - to drop everything and show up and no one is a headliner…as a teen it was awesome to see; as an adult now I understand the complexity of what they did and am an even bigger fan due to their compassion
@tiffanycurtis4794 Жыл бұрын
And you forgot sandyleewhite no auto tune their real voices 😘
@FreedomFighter2112Ай бұрын
Nobody in the 2020's can sing like these singers from the 80's and 90's
@TyGee7776 ай бұрын
Stevie blasted offfff!!!! Mike was incredible, its Mike! Exceptional Artist!❤
@censorshipsucks9493 Жыл бұрын
I can't fault you youngsters for not knowing who a lot of these people are. Just be aware you're in the presence of greatness.
@jacketmom6 Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@kristinholsapple2587 Жыл бұрын
I could understand why they had no idea who some of these people were but Tina Turner and thinking it was Jamie Fox killed me
@tbam73 Жыл бұрын
I don't think people really appreciate how awesome this recording really was. With the exception of Lionel and Michael all of them learned the song, their parts, and harmonies etc and recorded in what night. And the lead voices couldn't be more different. Quincy Jones needs so much more credit for this
@Zodia19511 ай бұрын
The man is an icon too. I loved how they had that phrase, "Leave your ego at the door" when they all showed up for the recording.
@dianne61555 ай бұрын
they gathered late after an awards show and worked on it well into the night. a nice joint gift of time and talent for a good cause
@sheilaholmes9965 ай бұрын
And don’t know Tina!
@ydcee31234 ай бұрын
@sheilaholmes996 I know. Damn shame. All they know is sampling. Don't even know who the artists that the copy from... Growing up, I knew my generation's music and my parents' generation music. Nowadays, everything has such a short life. Short attention spans, too.
@rumplestilskin51694 ай бұрын
Ray Charles and stevie Wonder did it too
@sdisalvo85519 ай бұрын
Almost 40 years later and I still get excited every time I see this video. I can name every artist. Amazing voices and talents.
@ItalidaReviews5 күн бұрын
I feel so blessed to have been a kid when this song came out. The 80’s were the BEST time to grow up ♥️
@peeg100 Жыл бұрын
The girl with colored is Cyndi Lauper, she had incredible range, and can hit 5 octaves, she does all kinds of music from jazz to opera, blues, and pop
@dussdamuss Жыл бұрын
I spent way too much money to take my family to universal. The hotel we stayed at had a boat that would take you to the park. There was an old fella on there who got the boat going and then turned around started playing girls just want to have fun and pretty much demanded you sing along. Good times!
@EMD1028 Жыл бұрын
Fact!
@deborahwalker6474 Жыл бұрын
I'll be honest.. watching y'all reaction makes me simultaneously happy and sad.. sad that the artists on this album are all iconic in their own right and you can only identify a handful.. there's so much meaningful music from each and everyone of them that you've never heard.. on the flip side I'm happy to see y'all appreciate the different voice textures in this video also that you're willing to listen to and honestly react to music from my generation.. thank you
@edminchau811 Жыл бұрын
Although most of them have big catalogs, Kim Carnes was basically a one-hit wonder.
@SaleBSGN Жыл бұрын
They didn't recognised Tina Turner... 😟
@Behappyalways743 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. It's pretty sad to not be aware of what an iconic song and moment in music history this was. I cringed when they didn't know Tina Turner and kept asking why Whitney wasn't there.
@teebird50 Жыл бұрын
I was sad they didn’t know Tina Turner!
@jcan2264 Жыл бұрын
So true. Almost disrespectful and really sad.
@juvin197118 ай бұрын
There will NEVER be a collection of artist so great as this was. Its a lineup of the best of the best. No egos, no nothing but coming together for a great cause. I don't believe this will ever happen again. I sooooo took growing up in the 80's and the music that was produced for granted. I don't care what you genre of music is, the 80's had it all.
@susanglazebrook38932 ай бұрын
This was the best reaction you guys I am 55 I was real young when this happened.The lady in front is Tina Turner
@shivag73 Жыл бұрын
How blessed we were to have grown up listening to the music of these iconic artists.
@MiniTrainLoco Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@positivenegativeten11 ай бұрын
You know what...i don't want to sound evil but i'm actually a little relieved that most of these great artists aren't around anymore to see how stupid and embarrassing the world has become.
@kimguinn364011 ай бұрын
Yes! 👏
@charitylane3720 Жыл бұрын
The amount of talent you just watched is immeasurable. The Old school talent and the mix of personality will never be repeated. We lost some already, but they will always be remembered. ❤👏🏽
@djwinchell4 ай бұрын
Tina Turner, Bruce Springtine,Paul Simon next to Kenny Rogers,Dionne Warwick,QuinsyJones directing everyone.All this people were famous singers during this time this song is sung.They are all singing legends.
@srambling91709 ай бұрын
I get goosebumps each time I listen to this. This was huge when it came out. Raised enormous amounts for famine relief in Africa. All that talent in one room.
@tommyzoo11 ай бұрын
EVERY time Dionne Warwick starts singing my jaw drops. Her voice is just perfection. Love her. Great song
@janehamm74659 ай бұрын
This was put together by Michael Jackson. They got together right after the Grammy Awards. Everyone agreed that all proceeds would go to help Africa’s hunger.
@veeganboy7 ай бұрын
I thought is was interesting that the guy's instinctively connected Dionne and Whitney simply thru voice alone, without realizing (it seems) that the two are cousins.
@kimberlyjade40946 ай бұрын
@@veeganboy The resemblance in their facial features are equally as uncanny as their vocals.
@chosenforgreatness086 ай бұрын
You can tell her and Whitney are kin
@dctalk11173 ай бұрын
@@janehamm7465This was actually put together by Harry Belafonte, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson co wrote it, and they got together after the American Music Awards of 1985 to record this
@renee176 Жыл бұрын
Whitney Houston was not in this group of singers, but her aunt Dionne Warwick was one of the legend singing a solo here. This was recorded after an award show, that's how all of these folks were able to be in one place at one time. You have R&B, Country, Rock, Folk and the Jazz genres of music represented by this gathering of vocal All Stars..
@wnsafford1854 Жыл бұрын
Dionne Warwick & Whitney Houston were 1st cousins. Dionne is 23 years older than Whitney because Dionne's mother, Lee (born 1920), had Dionne when she was only 20 (1940). Whitney’s mother, Cissy (born 1933), was the youngest of 8 children & didn’t have Whitney till she was 30 (1963).
@nyrockchicxx Жыл бұрын
I was surprised they couldn't I.D. Diana Ross. Speaking of legendary....We wouldn't have had MJ without Diana.
@RockFan89 Жыл бұрын
@@wnsafford1854 I heard their moms sang background for Elvis at one point
@wnsafford1854 Жыл бұрын
@@RockFan89 Dionne’s mother, Lee, didn’t sing with Elvis. Whitney's mother, Grammy award winning Cissy Houston, did, but for just 5 weeks. Lee & Cissy started in their parent’s gospel group. In the late 1950s, Cissy, Dionne & Dee Dee (Dionne’s sister) formed the group, The Gospelaires, which evolved into The Sweet Inspirations (after Dionne & Dee Dee went solo). “The Sweets” backed some major singers, including Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Van Morrison, even Jimi Hendrix, & of course, Dionne Warwick. The Sweets got the gig with Elvis in 69 (& stayed till his death), but by then, Cissy had a solo contract. She did just the initial gig (1 week of rehearsals & 4 weeks of shows, ending Aug. 28, 1969). She left to work on her solo career & be home with her children. Of her brief time with Elvis, she said; “He was wonderful” “I loved him” “He was such a gentleman” & “so good looking, you didn’t even want to look nowhere else.”
@RockFan89 Жыл бұрын
@@wnsafford1854 Ahh ok. cool
@mandypoem3 ай бұрын
I'm just 18, and i grow up listening and singing to this song. It's a treasure, i'm brazilian, but i know every single artist and line of this song! It's really one of the best songs ever, and the message is amazing and beautiful.
@wendyryder2708Ай бұрын
Good on you ! Keep listening to the greats! Peace and Blessings to you and yours!
@mandypoemАй бұрын
@@wendyryder2708 thank you!! wishing you all the best things to you too! 🤍
@dawn-mt4ub2 ай бұрын
Im so glad i was born in 67 and experienced the best music ever created!!! Enjoy guys!!!!!!!
@jonhoward8898 Жыл бұрын
Doubt there will ever be that much raw talent in the same room ever again. This was done after music awards they all checked their attitudes at the door and stayed all night to make it. On the morning of April 5, 1985, over 8,000 radio stations simultaneously broadcast the song around the world at the same time. Makes me feel old but this song is one of the best to come out of the 80's.
@andrewmccormack4295 Жыл бұрын
Well said,and to think that these guys didn't recognize half of the stars there,Shameful, Something of this quality will never happen again.
@scovyaporsha Жыл бұрын
@@andrewmccormack4295 please forgive them. They're young. These Artists bring tears to my eyes. The sound is Magical
@rydout Жыл бұрын
I might be remembering wrong, but didn't we all stand outside holding hands. Wait, I looked it up. Hands across America was sparked because of this. I think we sang this song when we did it. I was pretty young so the memory isn't very sharp.
@olamide180 Жыл бұрын
They just copied what the uk did a year or two before with a song called do they know its christmas which was done to raise money for ethiopia.
@rydout Жыл бұрын
@@olamide180 Regardless, it is historical and made a mark on the world. Copied or not.
@spungebob2498 Жыл бұрын
MJ was a different level wasn't he. With all those superstars around him, I was so excited to see Michael like you guys!
@susanmosley62883 ай бұрын
To the young man on the right, all of the singers donated their time & talent for a worthy cause. Judging the singers is unseemly.
@DebAGP7 ай бұрын
Music legends ALL, across all music genres together for one purpose ❤️
@getbbudded23 Жыл бұрын
I can’t even begin to express the amount of talent that is in that room right there .. this was a huge huge deal when it came out for aids. A room full of legends.
@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын
This was for Ethiopia. That’s What Friends Are For was for AIDS!
@starlawilson9011 Жыл бұрын
It came out for relief for the famine in Ethiopia
@getbbudded23 Жыл бұрын
@@TheDivayenta OK you don’t have to shout I made a mistake lol
@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын
@@getbbudded23 no shout. AIDS is usually in caps.
@tlovehater Жыл бұрын
Didn't know the Cartier Family were that talented wow
@user-ie6nn1dl1tАй бұрын
Michael wrote it and got all these folks together. It was for relief for Africa
@sashanedeanАй бұрын
MJ at the youngest legend at age 26 and Lionel Richie at 36 teamed up with other legends (total of 46 artistes/singers from different races and musical genres) to raise millions for charity (USA for Africa). As a Jamaican we knew our legends and took pride in doing so as well as incorporating musical genres (rock, jazz, pop, souls and blues etc).
@audreyross5580 Жыл бұрын
I just saw Lionel in concert on 11/11/22 in Atlanta. He performed this solo and had over 60 thousand people singing with their cellphone lights on at Falcon's stadium. It was incredible! One of those moments in my life, that I'll never forget
@ndominique32 Жыл бұрын
I end up in tears almost every time I hear this song. I was in elementary school when this song came out and it was huge. As an adult looking back, it was monumental to get all of those artists in one place at one time to record that song. Them deciding to donate all profits was amazing. To say that I love this song is an understatement. It’s great to see some of my favorite artists who aren’t here anymore; especially MJ.
@jonstefanik9400 Жыл бұрын
I was in the first grade. I remember this too well.
@krissy7329 Жыл бұрын
I was in 6th grade and I will always remember watching it on TV when they put it out for us to watch... I cried like a baby. My little girl heart got so moved by the energy and the sound of love coming from so many beautiful voices. We sang it walking through the school and couldn't wait to record it on Saturday morning. Kaycee Kasem top 100 countdown 😂❤❤❤ and now I'm crying hearing it and seeing their reactions. Priceless!
@johnnyappleseed5590 Жыл бұрын
Me too! I was a little kid in the 80’s when this came out this was an anthem for us all. I’m a white male from Middle America, had a Michael Jackson Thriller poster on my wall as a kid. I listened to heavy metal, Motown, Oldies, Hard Rock, rock ballads, R&B, rap, etc. Nobody thought about race like they do now. What makes me sad is how humanity has lost the message of this song and now they’re being told to look at race first and above character. I refuse to look at race as modern progressives around the globe tell me I should, I look past that and see what type of person someone is in their heart and soul. That’s all that should ever matter. God bless!
@olamide180 Жыл бұрын
It wasnt that amazing, they just copied what Bob geldoff done in the uk a year or two before with a song called "do they know its Christmas" wich was done to raise money for Ethiopia.
@doesitmatter4182 Жыл бұрын
Looking at this makes me miss the 80s so much. I was about 7 when it came out.
@johnmchugh11209 ай бұрын
All that talent in one room. Will never be seen again
@krisschobelock49733 ай бұрын
WOW I'm 70 and you all really make me feel OLD! This is one of the greatest assembly of greats there has ever been! Pay attention to the "back ground" singers - Bette Midler, Jackson 5 and more! I remember when Michael Jackson got with Quincy Jones (the man conducting this!) to raise money for Children in Africa it was amazing and obviously a few of these people are gone now quite a few! It's just simply amazing! This was in 1988 I believe - even before Whitney and Celine .. this is magical really!
@issatagibateh17242 ай бұрын
It came out in 1985
@chris-julian5537 Жыл бұрын
James Ingram and Dionne Warwick’s performances really stood out as I watched this, after so many years. It’s also amazing to realize how many of these artists are no longer with us.
@StacyLym Жыл бұрын
James Ingram is so under appreciated in this.
@Ambaryerno Жыл бұрын
This was a HUGE deal when it was released. There was a severe famine in Ethopia in the early 80s, and the project originated with the late Harry Belafonte and Quincy Jones as a means to raise awareness and money to provide relief. The song itself was written by MJ and Ritchie. The amount of talent on his song is absolutely INSANE. It was like a Who's Who of rock and pop stars in the early 80s. Somehow even Dan Aykroyd snuck in there. Also present were five of the Jackson siblings: Jackie, La Toya, Marlon, Randy, and Tito. Michael really wanted Prince, but for unknown reasons (ranging from Prince not wanting to record with other acts, to not wanting to participate with Bob Geldorf specifically) he backed out (His Royal Purpleness did contribute a bonus track for the album release). Ritchie also invited Eddie Murphy, but Murphy was tied up with filming his video for Party All The Time. There were some FIFTY other artists who turned up as well, but had to be turned away. As for who some of the people you didn't recognize were, these are the soloists in the order in which they first appear: • 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
@Nick-fg1fi9 ай бұрын
Thank you for all that vital info. Much appreciated.
@JenniferKitchens1236 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johncarr93874 ай бұрын
almost none of the money made it to the starving people. It was taken by African governments.
@lynnetarzetti1445Ай бұрын
Somebody failed these articulate young men that they don’t know about the legends that lived in their times
@Niagrafalls Жыл бұрын
That Michael Jackson voice is just unmatched! These were true singers here. Can sing with or without music!
@snoop797 Жыл бұрын
Even amongst the legends…he was different! I’m convinced he was an Alien😂how is he a step above the best😂
@Quondoee Жыл бұрын
Tbh I feel like Stevie had the best performance in that song😭
@neridahicks7160 Жыл бұрын
This song still gives me chills. At the time the starvation in Africa was atrocious and all of these singers gave their time to make millions for a cause . They are all legends and wow look when people only played instruments without auto tune etc.
@nessaseetah1805 Жыл бұрын
me too!!!
@lynnburton7873 Жыл бұрын
Me to, came out in 1985, I was 19 the year it can out, yeah I’m old lol, but still love good music
@olamide180 Жыл бұрын
Yes thanks to Sir Bob geldoff and the uk for coming up with the whole idea.
@sallytanner475511 күн бұрын
I get such a kick out of this. They are so young and have no idea who these singers are! I love seeing them enjoy all the artists!
@Infowar2024 Жыл бұрын
This is what this generation needs. All these artist from different genres coming together for one purpose. We could only be so lucky to have such an iconic moment in music history.
@marlysdougan1761 Жыл бұрын
They’ll never be another moment like this in History! All the Singers were told to “ check egos” at the door! Even the “biggest” obligated and went GREAT!!!!❤❤❤
@connie77 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@Michellemybell739 Жыл бұрын
Legends!!!! Thanks guys for watching this! It meant so much for us to see this in the 80s when we (Gen X ) were kids. ❤
@melanielogan5094 Жыл бұрын
Yes!
@dr.burtgummerfan439 Жыл бұрын
Such a huge gathering of legendary talent!
@user-or1ye3iz6d Жыл бұрын
Gen X ❤️🙌
@thereseelizabethries1083 Жыл бұрын
Gen X here too
@edp3202 Жыл бұрын
Word Up brother or sister.
@ginad88167 ай бұрын
I miss the 80s!! Consider myself blessed to have grown up in that time.
@andreaarcher60462 ай бұрын
Loved this song when I was a kid. And as an 80s kid we did sing this at an elementary school assembly.
@KMS5280 Жыл бұрын
It is impossible to explain just how big of a deal this song was across all age groups. Nothing will ever be seen like this again.
@skay6454 Жыл бұрын
I am from Africa and I know ALL these artists, names and songs. How can American (African American for that matter), not know these artists and the contribution that this song (through Michael, Lionel and Quincy) made to the world? This song broke records.
@Crazychick648 ай бұрын
To be fair they all recognize those three people
@joannebaker49256 ай бұрын
They didn't know who Quincy Jones is.
@elly1926 ай бұрын
Because they are Young and also, sorry to say, Kind of Babies, Not knowing Kind of nothing... When in time they grow, hopefully they gain some More knowledge, Not only in music, but also in general knowledge how the world is 'working', asking the right questions. All in all, they seem to be good Guys, so they can make IT...
@Nuhuh184 ай бұрын
Because maybe cause it isn't there kind of music🤯 and drum rollll they are young🙄
@v.b60283 ай бұрын
I have a feeling these boys listen to a lot of things on the Internet rather than vinyl records that you used to be able to buy at the record store. So they buy what’s popular as opposed to what you would find at the back rack in a record store. Those days are gone and with that goes a lot of finding things on your own.. the Internet and the radio taken over all imagination for young people
@sparker30902 ай бұрын
Some of the best musicians that ever were!!!
@KashmirOnSet2 ай бұрын
This was the BEST song ever written in the history of music. Fellas just to let yall know 8000 stations played this song at the same time across the world
@excepticayselectiva Жыл бұрын
Listen more and pay some respect. these are icons, legends of music! The song itself is a treasure, the message and the reason it was composed.
@julieking7610 Жыл бұрын
Artists back then didn’t use auto tune. They were the real thing live or in the studio. Talent
@djwinchellАй бұрын
They were legends in the music era during 1960-2010
@threekidzmom046 ай бұрын
I was 28 with two very small children when this came out and I loved each and every one of these singers! This song was absolutely epic! Such talent! I feel so blessed to have grown up with these singers!
@sylviaslydavis4053 ай бұрын
I'm 28 now and let me tell u I know every last person in this video.
@threekidzmom043 ай бұрын
that is awesome! @@sylviaslydavis405
@janicekelly666710 ай бұрын
Bruce and Stevie the combo you never knew you needed
@pambarab5506 Жыл бұрын
You could make a reaction to every singer here and it would be the legends of that time in music. Getting all these people together was a magical experience and history was made here.
@aidenyoo29069 ай бұрын
The 80s: "And this, is to go, even, further beyond!" 100% of my power!
@justin91747 күн бұрын
The camaraderie and unity of the past generation were truly remarkable. In contrast to today's divisive media landscape, individuals genuinely cared for one another and fostered a sense of community.
@iandouglas1671 Жыл бұрын
What a collaboration of people and unique voices. This song was so LEGENDARY in the 80s and still today in 2023!!!!!
@veeg1811 Жыл бұрын
This song was played on darn near every radio station in the United States at the same time on purpose. All legends, all great voices
@laestess96286 ай бұрын
I absolutely love watching ya'll, i am 51, it is beautiful watching you learn about my time.
@westreat7719 ай бұрын
I was ten in 84 this was about feeding Africa
@CJ-xl1ox Жыл бұрын
So much talent in this song. It shook the world at that time and the meaning is timeless. Love Cyndi Lauper at 6:57!!
@Frostrazor Жыл бұрын
She was my first celebrity crush. When I was 12 I got the She's So Unusual album, and I told my mom I was gonna marry Cindi Lauper some day. I just loved her spunky and quirky personality.
@koomaj Жыл бұрын
I can't listen to this without getting teary eyed. I was young school boy when the famine hit Ethiopia. We collected money for the relief effort, and then this song came along. It helped so much! Awareness of the situation was truly exploded by this, and it got people donating.
@Stardust414 Жыл бұрын
Read your comment while holding back tears 🥹
@koomaj Жыл бұрын
@@Stardust414 💗
@heykittykittykitty3 ай бұрын
this song will never not give me chills. It’s my childhood and I remember watching this air live on tv. I know every face and every word. good memories
@anitalivingston7 ай бұрын
Stevie and Bruce oh my word what a song
@taresacampbell5316 Жыл бұрын
There was so much talent in that studio. I was 4 when the song came out. The duet between Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen always gives me chills.
@TheLastGarou Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this one, guys. I remember when this song came out. Fun Fact: Apparently there was a sign posted outside the studio that said "Check your Ego at the door." You know there's a lot of talent in the room when Bette Midler and Harry Belafonte are in your lineup, and neither one gets a solo. God, what a great song. 🤗
@frauleinmona Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Prince was going to be a part of it and demanded a solo. Quincy told him that nobody demands solos. Prince was asked to not be a part of it then. That's why Quincy came up with that sign and put it up on that door. So Prince inspired that message. And I can see why! He had a *major* ego! LOL
@wnsafford1854 Жыл бұрын
What most now don't realize, Harry Belafonte & Ken Kragen were in charge of this project. It was Harry's idea. After Band Aid's song, Harry felt the US should do something too. He contacted Ken (talent manager, TV producer, activist & fundraiser). They secured the talent, facilities, staff, etc. Ken contacted Bob Geldof, plus Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes (Ken managed all 3), Stevie Wonder & Quincy Jones. Quincy brought MJ on. It was Harry & Ken who chose Lionel & MJ to write it. Then, word spread quickly & Ken said he ended up having to turn away dozens of artists. So, Harry could have definitely had a solo if he wanted, but to make the most money, they put the focus on the popular stars of the day.
@lauracwhitney29 күн бұрын
I still get the good chills whenever I view and hear this. Some things cannot be duplicated. Thank you for reacting to this amazing moment in time.
@Leadeshipcoach7 ай бұрын
It’s a joy to see you guys discover this… one of the most phenomenal songs done EVER!!!!
@dawnz909 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest musical collaborations I can ever recall. I can still remember when this premiered on MTV. WHEN MTV played videos all day and night.
@dexyboyddt Жыл бұрын
You need to find the video of MJ rehearsing his part in the studio on his own and it’ll blow your mind. His vocals are absolutely crazy 🔥
@StraightSuccess Жыл бұрын
Link?
@dexyboyddt Жыл бұрын
@@StraightSuccess it's below 👇🏼 👍🏼
@jopinscott17777 ай бұрын
It's absolutely astounding how many legendary musicians participated in this.🙏🏾❤️👑🎶🌎👏🏾
@tiagopatricio38055 ай бұрын
2:07 - Lionel Richie 3:05 - Stevie Wonder 3:15 - Paul Simon 3:20 - Kenny Rogers 4:01 - James Ingram 4:05 - Tina Turner 4:12 - Billy Joel 5:02 - Dione Warrick 5:56 - Willie Nelson 6:08 - Al Jarreau 6:19 - Bruce Springsten 6:26 - Kenny Loggins 6:34 - Steven Perry 6:38 - Darryl Hall 6:52 - Hewey Lewis 6:57 - Cindy Lauper 7:05 - Kim Carnes 7:57 - Bob Dylan 9:04 - Ray Charles
@Paul77ozee Жыл бұрын
My favourite parts are Springsteen and Wonder duetting together and James Ingram’s last chorus. The part were he says “so let’s start giving” always gives me chills.
@yasminemobley7858 Жыл бұрын
They sang the hell out of this song!!!!!
@connie77 Жыл бұрын
Wonder &Springsteen my favorites too
@saritatambayong4002 Жыл бұрын
Mine is actually Cindy Laupers. And i dont really like her that much 😅
@Ambaryerno Жыл бұрын
@@saritatambayong4002 Sometimes I think Cyndi kind of got overlooked among all the other female artists of her day, especially with how Madonna pretty much owned the 80s. But she's an incredibly talented and versatile artist.
@Paul77ozee Жыл бұрын
@@Ambaryerno in the 80s Madonna and Cindy where like coke and Pepsi
@karolsworld Жыл бұрын
I cry everytime I hear this. All these beautiful voices come together.
@michaelwatson96944 ай бұрын
You guy's need to learn these artists because they are legends and it's American music legends
@TheDivayenta8 күн бұрын
The group of highly attractive Black singers in a cluster are the Jackson’s, guys!!!!!!
@StacyLym Жыл бұрын
The greatest selfless collaboration of the greatest artists of a generation. I highly recommend Googling the list of artists in the order they appear, watching it again, then watching videos of each artist you are not familiar with to appreciate their individual talents. Thank you so much for reacting to this! It brought be me SO much joy! An incredible cause in the mid 80’s during my youth. THANK YOU!
@DomDownTV11 ай бұрын
When Michael passed I was heartbroken, and his music was being played everywhere immediately....even before we knew officially that he passed, but the next morning when I drove to school ( I was in grad school) "We are the World" came on the radio and I broke down crying like I knew him.
@silviabarbetta1713 ай бұрын
It will never happen again to have a room full of very talented people.