That's What Friends Are For" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. This recording, billed as being by "Dionne & Friends", was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number-one single of 1986 in the United States, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. It raised over $3 million for its cause.

@kenpaden

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect description, loved it then and love it now!!

@billyeskin7529

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks wiki lol

@mokumboi19

2 жыл бұрын

And by the way, that movie Night Shift is an absolute low key classic. One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.

@Peter-oh3hc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I completely forgot about the AIDS charity. Really appreciate the reminder

@5parra

Жыл бұрын

Also check the Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick live version.. Master-class! 🥰😀👍🏽

Gladys knight comes in like she was being held back!!! Dynamic voice! ❤️💪

@ShadowHawk4219

Жыл бұрын

Gladys knocks this out of the park, she has an incredibly beautiful voice.

@DashcamRiprock

Жыл бұрын

She blew the rest of them out of the water on this.

@Beerglass1980

10 ай бұрын

Yes!👍

@tonyporenshenko425

10 ай бұрын

She's a powerhouse

@BushidoBrownSama

6 ай бұрын

She should have had more to do

Gladys Knight is on a whole other level!! The pipes on her!

I mean, to me, this is one of the greatest songs of all time.

This is one of those "musical moments" that's exceptional. Elton was especially noted for how good his singing voice is in this.

@keithespinoza2064

2 жыл бұрын

Four superstars. They all blew it up. Elton’s power was like the anchor of a track team. Beautiful song, touching, chills.

This is a complete vocal master class! Yes, they are the original performers of this song.

More talent with these 4 legends than all the new musicians of today combined

@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365

Ай бұрын

The talent level here is off the chart. But you should know that there are current artists with crazy levels of talent too. They don't get any traction, but they're there if you look around.

@tonyporenshenko425

Ай бұрын

@@sizzlechestmcmurphy4365 adele isn't too bad

I really love Dionne Warwick she was the leading Lady of Motown To me in the 60's and 70's

They did record the song together and won a Grammy for song of the year, they are legends

This song unlocks memories from the 80's

Stevie Wonder on harmonica! Dionne is Whitney’s cousin. A brilliant singer! Genius Gladys! This was written for all four of them as a fundraiser for AIDS.

BJ is Right this is one of Dionne Warwick songs

This wasn't a solo song. It was released by ''Dionne & Friends'' as an AIDS benefit single in 1985, and was the only hit version. It was GINORMOUS. Dionne Warwick is a legend, but she's not a songwriter. This was written by the legendary Burt Bacharach (Dionne Warwick's primary songwriter for over 20 years, at this point).

Freaking Dionne Warwick is my goddess and queen. Seriously, I’m gonna die.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Gladys and Stevie's smiles are absolutely infectious and completely light up a room. They both seem like they just love every single moment of life. BTW, this song always gives me goosebumps too (every single time I hear it). There's just something about those four legends singing together that is so powerful. I saw one video where Dionne and Stevie sung this song with Whitney and Luther at an awards show, and still, not even they gave me goosebumps like Dionne, Stevie, Elton & Gladys do.

@yonsetv5223

2 жыл бұрын

Whitney and luthor no goosebumps? You lying on that one

@MissJojo7682

2 жыл бұрын

@yon setv Nope, definitely not lying. I get goosebumps on several of Whitney and Luther's songs, but for some reason, just not on them singing this. I guess it's that, for me, nothing can compare to this version. As for Whitney and Luther's songs I do get goosebumps every time I hear Luther's, _Dance With My Father_ and Whitney's, _I Have Nothing._

@ShadowHawk4219

Жыл бұрын

@@MissJojo7682 Well said Missjojo7682

All four sang in the song We are the World. This song will still be relevant a 100 years from now

Classic. 4 iconic singers. Harmonica and Gladys...come through

Dionne brought Stevie, Gladys and Elton together just for this song.😘

Gladys Knight's smile is just adorable.

When pure talent gets together and melt your heart 😍😍😍😍

I was a super young dude when this came out, probably wasn't even 10 yet. 44 now and still love this song.

One of the most beautiful collaborations ever!! ❤🎶

Asia & BJ, Dionne's best were written by the team of Burt Bacharach & Hal David. "I Say A Little Prayer", "Walk On By", "Do You Know The Way To San Jose" and "Alfie". Warwick + Bacharach + David = Timeless music!!

@futuregenerationz

2 жыл бұрын

...Message to Michael, Anyone who had a heart, or ‎''(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls''. This song was from the 80s, but she was a huge part of the sound that was the 60s

@lynnepashley4281

2 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaker Bee gees wrote for her

I'm 55 years old and every time I hear it makes me want to tell someone I love ❤ them....

@goldilox369

Жыл бұрын

I'm 42, same. ❤️

They ALL took this song to CHURCH, y'all 🙏💞

Spiritual successor to 1985's "That's What Friends Are For" is 1999's "The Best Man I Can Be". '85, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder. '99, Ginuwine, RL, Case & Tyrese. "That's What Friends Are For" written and produced by RIP Burt Bacharach & Carole Sager. "The Best Man I Can Be" written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Miss Dionne was Burt Bacharach's muse, Janet Jackson was Jimmy Jam's & Terry Lewis' muse.

I love Dionne’s older music. “ I Say a Little Prayer” is my absolute favorite of hers. ❤️

@DirtMaguirk

2 жыл бұрын

and Walk On By covered by Isaac Hayes

@Calamity_Jack

2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I love her other older songs too like, "Anyone Who Had a Heart," "Walk On By," "Do You Know the Way to San Jose," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," and on and on!

@Kelly-just-kelly

2 жыл бұрын

i'll never love this way again is beautiful

@shyamnair786

2 жыл бұрын

Love Dionne's version but Aretha's is the definitive version

Freshman year in high school. Still a feel good song that is much needed today! Can't beat a true friend!

I've been smiling through my tears to this song for over 30 years. Loved it then, love it still. Thanks guys!

Dianne, most underrated singer EVER!

A most magical musical foursome Elton 👉Dionne👉Gladys👉Stevie Telling ya, Stevies harmonica puts tears in my eyes with it’s meloncholi feel

In my humble opinion one of the best songs ever.

All are absolutely ace,...but Gladys...wow...just wow.

Gladys was on the Masked Singer. i want to say first season. and Kenan Thompson was the guest judge for her reveal. and it was hilarious watching him. he knew who she was and how magnificent she sings.

When each artist started singing their part, the gates of Heaven just flew wide open, wider and wider.. This particular era definitely produced the greatest vocalists of ALL times, hands down. These artists can literally snatch your heart out your chest without even trying hard with their angelical voices.🌹

Is that Stevie Wonder in there... yeah! And Elton, and Gladys! Awesome version, such a voice she has, and such a beautiful song about friendship.

This song will never get OLD and for a Blind man who writes all of his songs and sings and plays the harmonica and keyboards Stevie Wonder is a WONDER

I hadn’t heard this in probably two decades, but I knew every word. What a beautiful throwback song. Great reaction Asia & BJ!

Dionne Warwick: " I Know I'll Never Love This Way Again" is a very beautiful song and a top twenty hit.

Dionne is one of my favorite singers growing up...her voice so stylish and recognizable on the radio. You knew it was her within the first 3 notes. But to do a record with Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, and Elton John.... fabulous!! Stevie Wonder is the King!!

It really doesn’t get any better than this. The song, the message, those voices, the vibes, the love. No autotune. Perfection.

This song is simply PERFECTION in every way - sung by four musical ICONS.

You guys saw Dionne Warwick killing it in "We Are The World." 👼🕊️ Remember, not only were her vocals incredible, but she had the second coolest jacket next to Michael.Jackson 😁

Dionne and friends is what it reaally is.

This is Dionne's song but a special performance. Don't get no more special than these singers! Singing from the heart.

The version with Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston live is just incredible as well.

@Eowyn187

2 жыл бұрын

Lord knows I love them both. But nothing touches this version right here.

@yonsetv5223

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eowyn187 Vocally Whitney and luther DEFINITELY touched it. It was live as well 🤷

@markkarlosayo3714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eowyn187 definitely!

@jayeell1253

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that was good, but some originals will always be the best

@carolynwilliams7701

Жыл бұрын

Please react to the one with Whitney and Luther live!!

I think that this was a charity event song for AIDS awareness. It wasn’t written by any of them. But I remember when this first came out. It’s so good. Makes me emotional ❤️☀️legends

What a great reaction. I had to back up midway and watch BJ twice, feeling Gladys' voice. I felt that!

You should do Dionne Warwick 'Heartbreaker'. Written by the Bee Gees and they also do the backing vocals.

People, rewatch this and watch Asia. It’s a reaction video in itself. I was in college and intoxicated, but what I remember it was released as Dionne and friends. Not not just a beautifully written song, it was beautifully composed and performed.

This song always made me feel like I was being brought to church

I'm super impressed that y'all recognized all 3 of the legends singing with Dione. Most of the reactors I have watched doing this song haven't recognized them all.

I use to sing this song throw karaoke, headphones and nothing more, in my bed, alone in ny house. The most full of soul song ever. Dionne Worwick and Burt Bucharach are my spirit of live. Greetings from 🇨🇱 Santiago Chile SouthAmerica

Gladys Knight is simply the "GOAT", the secretariat of singers!

Oh and Dionne Warwick is DEFINITELY a rabbit hole to go down. Her voice is so spectacular.

4 legends singing such a beautiful song. One of a kind how lucky we are to have this to listen to. ❤

Hello Asia and BJ this is one of the greatest song !! Dionne Warrick is the Best.

One of the most underrated singers of her time, problem for Dionne was the field of female singers was stunning at that time!! but man could she sing!!

I'm in my 60's, older but not ancient. And yet I've already lost my two best, lifelong friends. One to cancer when she was only 52..the other to Alzheimers a few years later. I have one other dear friend from childhood but she lives far away. We were all each other's support systems during bad times & loads of fun always. My goodness, this song makes me miss them so much. Now, I often feel stranded alone somewhere. Those kinds of friends don't come along every day. Cherish your oldest & dearest friends. 💙☮💙

@dasnyder31

2 жыл бұрын

She’ll always be “psychic friends network “ !!

@jhoeofhoe

2 жыл бұрын

I dont know you or them but i hope that youre living your best life, same to your friends

@deborahcornell171

2 жыл бұрын

@@jhoeofhoe I'm trying but I know I need to try a little harder. And I feel sure my friends are in a good place. They were both beautiful souls. Thank you so much for such a kind reply. It made me smile & I appreciate your thoughtfulness so much.💙

@jhoeofhoe

2 жыл бұрын

@@deborahcornell171 were in this together deborah life is hard but we keep on pushing and im sure they were great souls

I hope the whole world never forget about this beautiful song, lyrics are a heavenly message to all❤

Asia, your face says it all. How much you enjoyed it. 😊 great stars singing what we should all be singing about. 😊👍

Good that you mentioned writers credit. SUPER IMPORTANT: This song was actually written by a great composer songwriter by the name of Burt Bacharach, who along with a lyricist named Hal David, met Dionne in the ‘60’s & pulled her in to sing their music, of which several of the songs became major hits on soul & maybe bigger hits on pop radio stations. It was unusual because these 2:white dudes writing, & Dionne’s voice is so distinct, & just struck a sweet spot with audiences. Songs like What the World Needs Now, I Say A Little Prayer for You, & What Do You Get When You Fall In Love, just to name a few, became known worldwide, like mid to late ‘60’s. Back to this song, that it’s actually was recorded to raise awareness for the struggle with AIDS going on at the time. So it’s a type of charity effort, similar to the We Are The World project. Burt co-wrote the song with his wife Carol Bayer Sager, & iconic actress, Elizabeth Taylor also had a lot to do with public representation & promotion. Dionne is actually Whitney’s cousin, not her aunt. Cissy Houston, Whitney’s mom, is actually Dionne’s aunt. Trips me out when people watch We Are The World & they usually love how Dionne sounds on the 2nd verse of the song, but they don’t know who she is. Just speaks to how extensive music is & the legacy of black artists they laid such a deep foundation to build on & the music is timeless. 👍🏾

What a truly incredible vocal lineup! Are you kidding me??!!

I see "That's What Friends Are For", I click

This version is known as Dionne & Friends… Dionne Warwick Stevie Wonder Gladys Knight Elton John The song was written by Burt Bacharach & Carol Bayer Sager and originally recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart.

Makes me tear up every time!! 4 amazing legends who don't try and out sing each other!! Beautiful!

I’ll Never Love This Way Again by Dionne Warwick, excellent. Also so is Heartbreaker.

Both of your reactions are priceless. This is why us old folks keep our albums. Makes your heart smile! Gladys just laud back and when it was finally her time, she put it out their. Elton, sung from his heart too. 4 of the greats!

A really great version of this song can be found on The Royal Variety Performance 1995 (I think) just enter the title and add Cliff Richard and friends. A whole load of mega stars sing on 'this' version too! I met Dionne Warwick in August 2004. She was very personable and quite good looking! Her male keyboard player Val, was a scream!😀

Such a beautiful woman with such a beautiful voice and beautiful friends! Dionne.

Burt Bacharach wrote these amazing, emotional jerking melodies on his piano and then invited lyricists such as Hal David or his wife, Carol Bayer Sager to write the words. Its absolutely magical when the music and lyrics come together evoking emotions such as this one does.

This is one of the best songs ever sung in my opinion. The world needs to listen to this. They all make your heart happy 😊 ❤❤

This is one of my favorite performances, and FUN FACT She was one of the singers in "WE ARE THE WORLD".

Steve wonder is considered to be one of the best harmonica players in the world as well his style is so very easy to recognise on many other brilliant recordings by other musicians.

The world needs so much more like this

Great song and collaboration of singers. Dionne brought them in to sing as "friends", lol

correction Dionne Warwick and Whitney Houston is cousin. btw this 4 is legend (Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder) and about on what you said yes this is Dionne original songs she collaborated with the 3 legend. back in the day this was originally put out as “Dionne Warwick and Friends”

This was our class of 1986 class song...love it!

On the single it said Dionne and friends, it has been redone featuring Whitney and Luther too, this is the original and the best version ❤❤❤

@shaunconnerley4345

2 жыл бұрын

U so righr

@shaunconnerley4345

2 жыл бұрын

DIONNE WARWICK is Whitney Houstons aunt

@billywatters2903

2 жыл бұрын

@@shaunconnerley4345 Cousin.

This was written by Burt Bacharach who wrote most of Dionne’s big hits like Walk On By, Do You Know the Way to San Jose, etc,😊

That's What Friends Are For" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick,[1] Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. This recording, billed as being by "Dionne Warwick & Friends", was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number-one single of 1986 in the United States, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. It raised more than $3 million for its cause…👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I’m pretty sure it was marketed as “Dionne & Friends”. In any case, it’s a beautiful song! Great reaction. 🌺✌️

Them songs make you cry because they will never be made again God love days and the artist.

Oh I've always loved this song. They all have beautiful voices. Dion and Gladys have beautiful iconic voices. Thank you for reacting to this song🤗✌️

Great Great Great....period!! Makes you appreciate your friends. All of them killed it!! They are awesome!! Great reaction too!!!

Dionne and Stevie both sang solos in "We are the World"

You hear this song you be raising your hands like you in church

Dionne Warwick is great. Please do more of her.

Watch Dionne's reaction when she watches Luther Vandross sing "A house is not a home" live at NAACP awards

Beautiful, feel-good song. If this doesn’t give you chills then you don’t have a pulse!

love how Gladys Knight is grinning with so much adoration for Stevie Wonder.....

This is the version of the song that I remember hearing on the radio when it was released. I thought is was "Dionne Warwick and Friends" as the group name. It just happened to be that her "friends" were music legends like herself. LOL I'm telling you, the 80s was a FANTASTIC decade for music and artists. Creativity was happening in all genres, and fans listened to everything. MTV took off in 1981 and had a HUGE influence on the industry. It was really an exciting time for fans and musicians alike.

Watching this video, it's nice to think that all four of them are still alive and well. That often isn't the case with classic music videos like this.

The harmonica almost make you tear up always reminds me of them 80s and 90s sitcoms movies music etc you just dont get that feeling nowadays

imagine Barry Gibb on this song aww chef's kiss 👌

She's in the We Are the World song, and was on the Masked Singer a few seasons ago. I believe this was released as "Dionne Warwick and Friends".

"Walk On By" is my favorite of all her songs, another written by the great Burt Bacharach. One of the best, most atmospheric songs ever written about the aftermath of a hard breakup. Lots of people have covered it. Dionne's version is probably the most famous. 💙☮💙

@TheDivayenta

Жыл бұрын

There’s great TV video of this with choreography.

I still love this song 🔥🔥🔥🔥

❤️ Dionne Warwick was one of the Greatest's in the 60's, she had a great voice, she has in the 80's a hit with Heartbreaker written by the Bee Gees.

This song always brings a smile to my face. Just a happy, beautiful song.