It's February 24th 2024. I'm still listening to this beautiful 😢 song and yes I'm teary-eyed . Please take care and god bless. 🤗🦋

@Ifaal_AT

3 ай бұрын

That's what friends are for! ❤😊

@donnaarnold3044

2 ай бұрын

So True !! 😊🦋

@geoffreycowl

2 ай бұрын

Will never forget these beautiful people and their music

@marcosmanuelndongokenve9232

2 ай бұрын

March 28: this song. I remember being 5/6/7 yo and every time they played it I used to cry… not out of sadness tho… just made me feel DEEP. I didn’t understand the lyrics didn’t know who these people were but the music… just the music. Flash forward 20 years I’ve been around, I lived in London for years and back in Spain this song come back to my mind. Damn I needed to hear it to know what’s really about… it comes out that I’ve always been who I am and even when I was a kid and even without knowing English I could understand that the friendship that I give, IF AIN’T REAL, AIN’T NOTHING. Those that call me a friend know what I’m about. As far as I know, that’s what friends are for. I give it, I don’t expect it butI demand it.

@michelezoia7682

Ай бұрын

You’re not alone 👍👏👏👏

More talent on that stage than the entire music industry in 2021.

@mastermao8592

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly I wish this wasn’t true. only silk sonic and a few others putting out timeless real music in 21

@Thizzfather

3 жыл бұрын

There's also a version with Vandross and Houston that's incredible.

@RogueWJL

3 жыл бұрын

@@Thizzfather yes its superb.

@matanbar9151

3 жыл бұрын

Why people cannot enjoy good old classics without mocking to nowadays music? So much disrespect.. are there no good talents today?! That's false and that comment is unnecessary

@RogueWJL

3 жыл бұрын

@@matanbar9151 disrespect for what? And who in todays music industry is comparable to Dione Warwick or Stevie Wonder?

No effects, no auto-tune, no audio trickery. Just pure, raw talent....and friendship ;)

@renpart6946

2 жыл бұрын

Looking like microphone is high quality such as sennheizer, sony etc. The audio output will follow as its prices

@donnafloyd1954

2 жыл бұрын

Why only one is working

@estebansteverincon7117

2 жыл бұрын

@@renpart6946 and that has _what_ to do with talent?

@user-mm1cx3vb9s

5 ай бұрын

salute.

@Tonysmithmusic

3 ай бұрын

gladys knight, wow.

This clip is telling why i so in love tith 80's artists and music! There will not be another 80's! So many classics and true musicians ! It was the most precious era in pop music history!

@kennethtje78

3 ай бұрын

So true. Miss those days

I love Gladys Knight!! She has an amazing voice!!!

After all of these years, this song is still one of my favorites!!!!!! Nothing but pure talent.

I was lucky to see this performance in 88' for an AIDS benefit. I remember it well. Very emotional and just so very special. It will stick with me forever. RIP Burt Bacharach. You created something very special and lasting.

@maxwellmauro1

11 ай бұрын

Hello 🌹

26-05-2024 THIS SONG SCORED MY YOUTH!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤BRASIL 🥰 😍 🥰 😍 🥰 😍

2023 and this song will comfortably be a number 1 on the charts...80's and 90's era will always be the best by a wide margin 👏👏🙌🙌

Almost all my friends died from AIDS when I was growing up so many precious people who were not even given a chance it was this song and movement that changed the world's view that it was not a Gay disease it was a blood disease and still is .Godbless

@donnaarnold3044

2 ай бұрын

So True !! 😤🦋

I can't count how many tears have fallen since I was introduced to this song & now seeing the video is causing a flood warning for my area...😅😅❤😭😭😭😭 they all sing so beautifully together and Stevie Wonder is the God of musicianship!!

FANTASTIC FOUR!! ELTON JOHN, DIONNE WARWICK, GLADYS KNIGHT AND STEVIE WONDER!!!!!!

This is why I will always love Dionne Warwick. Look at the uncontrollable emotion she displays throughout this performance. Clearly she has a deep connection to this song and simply cannot hold back the tears toward the end. Always a gracious and generous performer, she shares the song and stage with her friends and is moved by their talents. This is an amazing piece of music history.

@gbanga77

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@AB-hw3ww

2 жыл бұрын

Amo!

@jrdsm

Жыл бұрын

amen

@victoriaramirez6355

10 ай бұрын

Son geniales, por siempre

@SereneTing

8 ай бұрын

🥰Exactly. With all the great energy around her, I can totally understand why . And on top of that, the great Nancy Wilson was on her shoulder 🥰

Great song great voices. Gladys Knights voice is out of this world.❤

I feel like they are singing it to me, and, boy, could I use a few friends right now.

Still here watching this amazing performance in 2024.❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

@donnaarnold3044

2 ай бұрын

Me Too !! 😊🦋

RIP Bert Bacharach that’s what brought me here and RIP to Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston great talent will and is missed

Dionne Warwick has fantastic musical genes that her niece Whitney Houston also inherited.

Dionne Was so emotional at this moment💙💙💙

It’s 2024 and i’m still watching thisssss 🥺🥺❤️❤️

Dionne Warwick is a beautiful singer songwriter inside and out. You really don't hear this kind of music anymore unless you're looking for it. WHAT A SHAME...

Those were the days of pure talent.

@michaelwhite9288

26 күн бұрын

Facts!!!

Was born in 2007 and just found so many great music out there and this one is a masterpiece, tears fall without knowing why..

@vectron724

9 ай бұрын

Was born 2007 too, and i agree to you, this is one of the best Songs ever

@user-fh8wm1nn6o

9 ай бұрын

envy you born2007

@user-to9dt6lb2c

4 ай бұрын

​@@user-fh8wm1nn6ome too 😂😂😂.I am 61

may 14, 2024..still listening to this song.

Oh my Lord. God bless them and keep them under your wing. Such love xxx

Sir Elton john and gladys knight...superb

THE BEST OF THE 1984 YRS. ALMOST 3.7 DECADE PAST. NO ONE SANG THIS SONG . THEY ARE THE LEGEND OF THIS SONG FOR EVER. SPECIALLY DIONNE WARWIK THE BRILLANT VOICE GIVEN TO DIONNE .SHE HAS A GOD GIFTED VOICE. AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.

Oh My GOD. Some of the best singers of all time on one stage. Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Lena Horne, and others. Dionne is one of my all-time favorites. GOD Bless Them All.🙏

@ericvarca4992

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! Class, talent, timeless appeal! New 'artists' take note!

@Seabasstien

Жыл бұрын

Agreed Great Iconic Singers, Nancy Wilson is my personal favorite.

@Chicanaloca

Жыл бұрын

@@Seabasstien ohhh I was thrilled to see & hear her. Lena Horne. Luther... who should have had a mic! With Melba Moore.. wow!

I hope all Americans will see this and stop fighting against each other.

I cry always i hear this amazing song THAT!S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, fantastic group!!!! I am missing my real old friends who already passed away!!!!!!

Who shed a tear? here 😭

@_M1A_

Ай бұрын

Me. I had three bestfriends who I no longer see. They are different people and distant. They have become conservative, don't really listen to music. And strictly following a faith. I am left with sweet memories of our school days.

Non c'è bisogno di una canna per sballare ASCOLTA LA GRANDE MUSICA

Dionne called the others to join them.. Shes such a class... It was her idea to invite her friends to record this song which became one of the most iconic songs in history. LOVE DIONNE!

@noelleslie6665

5 жыл бұрын

Christian Espedilla I am a big fan of Ms.Dionne and my family-dad and sisters.She is too good -heavy, deep, smooth, voice.Stylish singing, duets with anybody easily.Phrasing so amazing.Love her from India....God bless her. And you take care too....Enjoy this kinda music....Cheers👍👍💐💐💐

@luizalberto3492

5 жыл бұрын

Lindo demais

@singingmanmd

4 жыл бұрын

@@noelleslie6665 I'm a huge fan of Ms. Dionne. Probably her #1!!! I am truly impressed if how you describe her talent!! You are spot on with the exception of a few more adjectives left out lol!! Good job!! I can tell you and your family loves and knows Ms. Dionne's talent❤❤❤❤

@noelleslie6665

4 жыл бұрын

@@singingmanmd Wow.. The best reply to my response here in KZread comment section. Love you, thank you and take care😍

@singingmanmd

4 жыл бұрын

@@noelleslie6665U welcome. What you said is the truth. Love to you as well❤❤

Seeing Burt Bacharach there, what it must have been like to be among all that talent performing your composition. What a talent. RIP

People Today need to really Listen to this Beautiful Song If there was More Love in The World We’d be on good shape 🙏🏻❤️

@thomasstewart4753

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy

Nobody got pipes like my Gladys!

5:39 Burt Bacharach surrounded by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. One of the highest points of cultural existence. If only the modern Grammy's were about something like this - love, fellowship, and high art - instead of whatever it has sunk to.

The way Elton sings, “That’s what friends are for” sounds so beautiful.

何度も何度も… 毎日聴いています 来日公演、各個人は観ましたが このメンバーで この曲、聴きたかったです 毎日、聴いているのに、毎日、感動しています

GLadys Knights voice Goodness so powerful

Stevie's harmonica progression at the end is simple awe inspiring !! Pure Bliss

true friends are hard to find.. especially nowadays. that song is not just friendship.. beyond friendship..

Seeing Burt Bacharach with Dionne Warwick sharing a hug...priceless. What a team they were.

This is THE FRIENDSHIP song for me. To see it in this liveversion, gives me tears of joy and friendship. They perform so PURE, Honest and REAL!! That's what music also is, to express you self. Dear friends.. Let us sing together in these hard times... I send you all my wishes, for the best in the future, and remember that's what friends are for...

may God forgive those 540 souls who gave dislikes. How can that be? it can only be spirit without light. But God forgives. for sure

Now Feb 2024 ..the song was so touching.. are they still alive?

Yes , Gladys. put this song into orbit effortlessly well and truly ❤️

I WILL LISTEN THIS FANTASTIC SONG FOREVER, NO MORE COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The divo Sr Elton Jhon,the gladys Knight power voice,the fantastic voice Estevie Wonder and the magestic lady Dionne Warwick

Four legends together with a beautiful, timeless song. Thankful for this.

@hilmaborba1432

Жыл бұрын

Muito bom .

4 legends in the music industry... Bow and respect from the Philippines.

I saw this originally in 1988 and was so awesome. Now on November 27, 2022, this super team is so more awesome.

On the same stage with Dionne: Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Burt Bachatat, Barry Manilow, Elton John, and so many others. WOW!🎉🎉🎉

Gladys was holding that note like her life DEPENDED on it.

Gladys Knight God Bless you the sound of an Angel all of you...I was stuck in the past for these few mins wow what great memories that has forever marked my ❤ my life...Miss you Mom & Dad thanks for a great life you gave me😪❤

Ladies in gentlemen, this is what you called SINGING!

pure gifted talent...true singing from the soul....more than tear worthy

The fantastic four. What a great song. I am 63 years old and think of all my friends I grew up with when this song came out. Many of us are still in contact with me to this day. That’s what friend are for!!

This song makes me miss my mom so much sitting here crying and the tears are flowing

I'm listening this song today the 21st April 2024

Gladys is something else and they’re all legends

Goose bumps occur as soon as that beautiful lady sings the first note of this sensational song. Four enormously talented people......we love each one as much as is humanly possible. Bless them all for the unending pleasure they bring, and have brought, to everyone.

@tgree18

3 жыл бұрын

They have been in the business a long time, haven't they? They definitely need to be treasured!

One thing about Ms. Gladys she never had to whistle but, always stay in that low register with grace. ❤

elton john has the powerful voice but not irritating on ears 💜

Wow wow wow. Can't stop listening to that song and it's my favorite one.

@thomasstewart4753

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Doris

Gladys Knight is love! ❤

Keep smiling.....keep shining....through the lockdown and after.......

Real talent artists….. I wish I can turn back time to 80s…..most precious pop music era of all time

Dude, Gladys holding that note into elton's part...wow... That was, until very recently, a voice... So grateful for this sort of archiving..

Some artists make sure that whenever they release a song it must be hit for many years to come, like these legends did, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Steve Wonder, big ups to you guys 👏👏👏

The times were musicians were really musicians.

@Thizzfather

3 жыл бұрын

Genuine artistry. It does with our God gene.

@theassassin8057

3 жыл бұрын

In that way, they appreciate talents and music more than today's artists.

@tango7595

3 жыл бұрын

@@theassassin8057 I'd say with Mariah, Whitney and Celine they were the last of this kind of singer. Pure talent

@XX-vu5jo

2 жыл бұрын

Well becsuse of piracy we now have garbage artists.

@vincentrock4928

2 жыл бұрын

Yup.......i missed old times.....

Gladys … the most underrated awsomest soulsister there has ever been

In memory of my best freind Bob gorlo who died Dec 3 a week after his 55th birthday. Teased him about now qualifying for senior discounts. Sure we had ups and downs in the 43 years were freinds. But we always had each other's back no matter what

Being born in 69', I was blessed to a rich assortment of music. My first recollection of Gladys Knight was on of the many variety shows that featured legends like Gladys. This is strange for many to understand, but starting around age 4, she was my Mother too.

@olusolaoyadina5187

Жыл бұрын

Awww......BEAUTIFUL!!!

Stevie Wonder is the greatest singer in the world!! 😊

@chechestermansnr2285

5 жыл бұрын

callie ford Fact!🔥🔥🔥👊🏼

@miguelincendi7758

4 жыл бұрын

callie ford ......Crazy thing is Steveie is pushing 70 come May and he still can hit the higher registers he’s famous for and sounds like he did way back when.

@dantealyasbungo4796

4 жыл бұрын

Viva mexico

@missagatha774

4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@ggsnaps

4 жыл бұрын

I was just saying that to myself before I even saw yr comment!

why my tears just fell down when the other artists came on stage?🥲🥲🥲...thank god for that wonderful music.

Steve is the ultimative Voice for me. But thanks for this frindship at all...Because no friendship alone!!! just together than ONE only!

Gladys Knight is simply effortless when she sings.

April 2020 who's listening ?

The original line up = the best! 💪 🌟 🌟🌟🌟

April '24 IT'S the ring of my phone so I always listen to this beautiful song ❤

Is there anyone who listening this masterpiece in 2021? 🤘👍👍👍👍👍

January 2020, who's still watching this like me?👋👍❤

@NickRothman1980

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely. Legends.

@giantdoombotgazuluthe5th746

4 жыл бұрын

Moi lol

@ricardoromero235

4 жыл бұрын

Feb 20

@wagnersantos3062

4 жыл бұрын

Brasill 100%

@georgeliga1140

4 жыл бұрын

Still loving this in 2020 . Bula from Fiji Islands

Lord have mercy i've never seen this performance until now brought me to tears i've ALWAYS loved each every one of them for so long

@nappyhal

Жыл бұрын

Me either!!

I don’t care what nobody say Stevie is the god of runs

Brilliant musicians, with talent, creativity, expertise and sensitivity.

Gladys knight still beautiful, wow

Gladys is always amazing! One of the best voices this world has ever heard!!

@rioboy13

7 жыл бұрын

In this live version they all sound like each of them is trying to OUTSING one another, but even though Miss Gladys sings the least lines in this song, she wipes her butt with all 3 of them, (specially Miss Dion who seems to be running out of voice and/or breath every 2 words) and Gladys shines the brightest!

@charlesrobinson1637

7 жыл бұрын

Bruce Baldwin I agree seen her many times she still is awesome and a very nice lady too ..

@maasbracht

5 жыл бұрын

True...

@piijay14

5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Baldwin I agree and very unrated I add. Gladys doesn't get thee appreciation she deserves.

@greedokenobi3855

4 жыл бұрын

THE best!!

There's no more singers like these

Gladys Knight that's THE woman !

This song gives me the feels every time. Elton is amazing live holy shit. They all killed it.

@lalala6255

8 жыл бұрын

+Mike Boland Indeed, this performance gave me chills. It was competitive because Stevie sang his heart out, then Elton and then Gladys did. Truly amazing stuff.

OMG Gladys is absolutely sensational.

Best version so far

1985年、サンディエゴのシティホールでジョンさんの講義の題材にこの曲が選はれて学んだ事、思い出しました。一緒に１ヶ月のサンディエゴホームステイに行った仲間達、今交流はないけど、心の奥底に秘めています。

Awww this has me crying.. such powerful voices then Dionne called everyone up 😢😢😢😢😭😭😢😢 when music was at its best...

to my own surprise I am actually most impressed with Elton.

...I AM LIVING for that shot of Leslie Uggams, Nancy Wilson, & Dionne! (4:23) ...that's my Black Diva TRINITY, right there!! ..If Diahann Carroll was there, LIGHTS OUT for Me! ...ha-HAAA!!

2023 e eu ouvindo esse hino à amizade. Maravilhosos.

Dionne and Gladys Knight too beautiful women ! beautiful voices Stevie and Elton was both holding it down awesome performance !!

Música linda e intérpretes maravilhosos Elton John, Stevie Wonder e Gladys Knight junto da maravilhosa Dione Warwick. Simplesmente fantástico.

@valeriaangelo2474

Жыл бұрын

É de arrepiar!! ❤

@SuperEden33

Жыл бұрын

É de arrepiar, mesmo. Sempre me emociono quando ouço.