I always get chills at Cindy Lauper blowing everyone away from five feet away

@TanyaPerry-ik7lr

24 күн бұрын

Cindy always always great she didn't get enough credit. I love her voice. All through the night is my favourite song of hers.

I was born in 1970 and these amazing talents were the best of the music industry. So sad some of them are no longer with us. I’m my opinion the 70’s through the 80’s and 90’s put out the best music out there 🎼❤️🎼

@harryjames49

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could give you two thumbs up

@marcusking332

Жыл бұрын

So true, I was born in 1979 and remember listening to all of these legends and just being so awestruck by diverse and amazing voices that they all had.

@abula3692

Жыл бұрын

Agree with u.

@robertsmith3883

Жыл бұрын

Fun Fact: Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote this song

@marcusking332

Жыл бұрын

@@robertsmith3883 i know and even said as much in different reply to someone else.

It's said that Quincy hung a sign on the door saying no egos allowed past this door. Everybody was equal, no matter what genre you normally sing. That's a powerful song with an even more powerful group singing it. Great reaction also. Keep up the fantastic job you are doing.

@ingobordewick6480

Жыл бұрын

The text of the sign was "Leave your egos at the door" 😉

@susiecasso6528

11 ай бұрын

So glad you mentioned the ego story. I didn't say it cuz I didn't want to get any fact incorrect. :)

@lindajohnson7675

11 ай бұрын

Exactly! Also,.after a few takes, (because this was recorded directly after the American Music Awards) Stevie Wonder was getting tired. He wanted to finish up. So, he told them them: If we don't get it soon, Me and Ray Charles are going to drive you all home! So, they ended up with this incredibly beautiful piece of music and humanity!

@erniesteele3164

4 ай бұрын

@@lindajohnson7675 Now THAT"S funny!

The beautiful thing about this recording is, that it happened immediately after the grammys. No one went to the after parties. They went straight to the studio thát same night to record this. ♥️

@rollomaughfling380

Жыл бұрын

It was the AMAs, not the Grammys.

@Lovejazz01

11 ай бұрын

@@martinpascoe5904they didn’t go to any party because they recorded all night until daylight…

@jomyron8351

11 ай бұрын

MJ and Lionel wrote it!

@dunhill1

10 ай бұрын

@@jomyron8351 and the legendary Producer Quincy Jones arranged and produced it. He also was the one who got many of these artists to commit.

@user-pb6bt4kc1u

4 ай бұрын

Was Harry Bellefonte's idea that he brought to Quincy @@dunhill1

Stevie and Bruce!! The duet you never knew you needed!!❤❤❤

@cfinley81

Жыл бұрын

YESSS!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@cfinley81

Жыл бұрын

That duet was the heart of this whole thing. I wish they had collaborated more.

All these years and i still get tears and chills . Wow every time i hear it.😊

@latonjagreen7042

2 ай бұрын

Same 😢

@waltercollett4009

Ай бұрын

I so agree 👍

The amount of talent shown in this video is crazy. All are top notch artists from many different eras & genres of music. Don't think something like this will ever happen again. Sadly quite a few artists that are featured are no longer with us.

@lisayoung4987

Жыл бұрын

Oh So True Talent what you Hear is all Talent with Zero Minipulation of Technology. They had a Sign on the Door to Leave Your Egos Here Before Entering.

@BillGraper

Жыл бұрын

@@lisayoung4987 Yep! In today's world, it would be "Leave your cell phones at the door." 😄

@SHERRI555

Жыл бұрын

YES...❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

@kathyx5780

Жыл бұрын

They remade the video 25 years later. The remake had as many or more big names. You should check it out as well.

@dillodefense

Жыл бұрын

@@kathyx5780 Sadly, it was far from a good remake.

Back when folks could come together for the greater good and make a difference instead of hating one another because they don’t think the same. I was a kid when this was made and miss how it was back then.

@sueprator9314

11 ай бұрын

So agree. It is so heartbreaking to think where we are right now, so callous and divided. Seeing so many that this young man does not know: BOB DYLAN WAS THERE! Steve Perry, Hall & Oates, Kenny, Willie, Cindi, Bette, DIANA ROSS - sounded so awesome and so did DIONNE WARWICK - amazing...makes you want to cry......why can't be be more like that now........

@goodstuff1977

11 ай бұрын

I’ve never agreed more in my life , and now more than ever humanity needs to become as one again , love you my sister love from uk , your not alone in your thoughts and dreams x

This is proof that as diverse as we are we can still come together and make positive things happen that are timeless.

I am always amazed by the amount of star power in one room working on such an important cause. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones. It is so good. It does make me a little sad that some are no longer with us. Thanks Greg, great reaction!

When this premiered I was in front of the TV with popcorn. Now at 52 I cry when Michael and Stevie sing and I'm so touched by Ray Charles 🤧. Unbelievable amount of talent in one room. Still gives me goose bumps and takes me back to my childhood. 💚🌎

I’m pretty sure the artists today couldn’t put their differences aside long enough to do something like We Are The World. All those artists .. are now legends and sorely missed! Thank you for your reaction! 🌙🌟⭐️💫✨✨✨

@kellygears8514

Жыл бұрын

No they couldn't put their egos on the backburner.

@debbiethomas2622

5 ай бұрын

They're not all gone but you're right about putting egos and differences aside and coming together.

Not sure if anybody else has mentioned this, but... they recorded this in ONE night. It is just amazing that they could as you pointed out, put just the right voices together in a few hours. All the proceeds from this went to famine relief in Africa. There was a horrible drought, especially in Ethiopia, people were dying in unbelievable numbers. You are right.... I doubt there will ever be another musical event like this, and hopefully there will never be another natural disaster like the one that spawned this.

@SassyIndian

3 ай бұрын

They did it after one of the music awards. Michael Jackson planned on a few to do the song and others caught wind and showed up. I just seen a documentary on this a few months ago. It was really interesting.

Organized, composed and lead by the phenomenal,Quincy Jones 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 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson

@cbreez40

Жыл бұрын

Dont forget the background artist ..

@maryhuhnke8496

Жыл бұрын

Thsnx for doing this!! I saw Dan Aykroyd in the back row.

@ozmaile7938

Жыл бұрын

@@maryhuhnke8496 Just added the Chorus to the list

@maryhuhnke8496

Жыл бұрын

@@ozmaile7938 Awesome!! Thanks 😊

@michaelfoxx547

Жыл бұрын

Jacksons❤️

Michael was a phenomenal, one of a kind, extremely talented individual. I am blessed to have grown up with him and to have experienced his journey! RIP, Micheal!

@sherylreed3558

Жыл бұрын

MJ WROTE this, can't believe folks forgot that. or maybe never knew

@lisanelson6073

Жыл бұрын

@@sherylreed3558 I know and didn’t forget!

@sherylreed3558

Жыл бұрын

@@lisanelson6073 If u knew him personally then I'd imagine You DO know! I'm now over here this morning.....repenting!! Lol. I shall not covet, I shall not covet! Btw, Recently ran across a vid of musically talented man who worked w. Him on a project, right before his passing ..a fella that was also a Preacher. He put it out there that he, and others, had had the opportunity to share the message of the Gospel w. M.J. and that he Michael, DID accept the Salvation gift.(I'm from the same vile JW cult/abusive as Hell daddy-O so this strikes at my heart HARD!!!). Do u know of this? I believe by Michael's own words, cryptic WORDS & behavior that HE KNEW the higher ups in the Industry were up to NO GOOD. (regarding his last tour, Maybe before that). He had openly called out the husband/Mngrs of Maria Carry, and he CERTAINLY KNEW of the dark sins of those men!! That last public appearance to reporters on his upcoming tour, and his ADMITTING HE HAD 'THINGS TO SAY' said a LOT!!

@marcusking332

Жыл бұрын

@@sherylreed3558 Actually Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, and the director of the song all wrote this song together. Its very well documented on how this great song came into existence, you should check it out. As I believe there is a documented TV episode about it.

@sherylreed3558

Жыл бұрын

@@marcusking332 right, I remembered after the fact, that it was Lionel who was also partnering WITH HIM in the writing of it. My bad. By Director, are u referring to Quincy? I struggle greatly w. Giving credit there....must forgive in that, for later in his life I believe QJ did great, GREAT harm to MJ. DOCUMENTARY ON THAT; IF one follows bread crumbs, of those closest to the king of Pop, which i have.

Band aid started in the UK , and Bob Geldorf travelled to the USA for the Grammies in 1983 and met Quincy Jones who wrote this with Micheal Jackson . They had this song and invited everyone to do this song directly after the grammies , it took one night to record this

U should see the videos that show how they put that song together. Really amazing. They were all so kind and so patient. They helped each other find the right harmonies and runs for their parts. It's incredible to see.

@Athaya175

Жыл бұрын

And put it together in night 😱

There will never be another experience like this again. I remember when this song came out it was huge. All singing live and no autotune even though it didn't exist back then.

We need entertainers to come together today like they did back then to try to put out a message to bridge the divide in the world right now so we can unify through positivity.

I love the joy on the faces of these legendary singers.

We will never see anything like this again, the amount of amazing in the studio that day is insane! This is a masterpiece and I cry everytime I watch this

@debbiedebster5806

Жыл бұрын

We need to get back to this unity... ♥️✌

@tiacalhoun3841

Жыл бұрын

@@debbiedebster5806 1000%

@cstanfield0333

Жыл бұрын

Can't forget the director Quincy Jones. He and Lionel Richie got this whole thing together.

@sweetnessford---notmypic2756

Жыл бұрын

They did another one for Haiti .

@tiacalhoun3841

Жыл бұрын

@@sweetnessford---notmypic2756 not that group of talent, the ones that did it for Haiti can only dream of being as amazing as the ones that did it for Africa

every super star singing at that point in time was there.. it was amazing,, no one took the spot ligh.. it was just the most amazing collaboration I've ever seen to this day.

Talent at a level we will not see again. The documentary about the making of this song is well worth the time. Enjoy ❤️🎼🎶❤️makes me cry….joyous tears…we did these things in the 80’s. Check out Band Aid- Feed the World. That was first,then this one.

@geoffsullivan7902

Жыл бұрын

@Becki Blau right?!….we can all learn something from these documentaries. Whether it’s who wrote the song, or how everyone gave their time- on the night of the American Music Awards- to then go do this together. No money,all charity….hours of work. Please show me artists today who would go do this- with this level of talent…..I’ll wait….❤️🎼🎶❤️🎥❤️ 80’s ruled…that’s just a fact now.😊

Conductor • Quincy Jones Soloists (in order of appearance) • 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 Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • June Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Ruth Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Smokey Robinson Instrument players • John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards • John Robinson - drums

Here is the complete list of all the artists! * Lionel Richie 0:25 * Stevie Wonder 0:32 * Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) 0:42 * Kenny Rogers 0:54 * James Ingram 0:59 * Tina Turner 1:05 * Billy Joel 1:12 * Michael Jackson 1:18 * Diana Ross 1:32 * Dionne Warwick 1:48 * Willie Nelson 2:02 * Al Jarreau 2:08 * Bruce Springsteen 2:14 * Kenny Loggins (former Loggins & Messina) 2:21 * Steve Perry (Journey) 2:27 * Daryl Hall (Daryl Hall & John Oates) 2:35 * Michael Jackson 2:41 * Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and The News) 2:48 * Cyndi Lauper 2:53 * Kim Carnes 3:01 * Bob Dylan 3:48 * Ray Charles 4:41 * Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 4:53 * Bruce Springsteen 5:31 * James Ingram 6:13 * Ray Charles 6:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically): Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis and the News) Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis and the News) Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News) Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News) Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis and the News) Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates (Daryl Hall & John Oates) Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson “We Are the World” Instrumentalists: David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums Quincy Jones -- conductor

@revagreen2303

4 ай бұрын

Thanks great! ❤❤❤

@87ventus

4 ай бұрын

Very cool of you..thank you✌

Uh-huh, that's the great producer "Q", Mr. Quincy Jones (Rashida's Dad) at the front, and he placed each legendary voice into their perfect pocket to bring life to this song. Wiki Q who also produced Frank Sinatra, MJ's "Thriller" and so much more. He is amazing!

You need to give props to Quincy Jones for the arrangement. Very talented at what he does. He's the one conducting, btw. His most famous song in modern times is Soul Bossa Nova, the theme to Austin Powers.

This is the cream of musical talent never seen before and never be seen again definitely pure talent 🔥🔥🔥🔥

All their schedules were so tight they had little time to come together for this video. It was a miracle they all got together to make this video as many of them showed up late with limited practice which truly reveals their musical talent. Watch them reading their music sheet for them to know when they are to sing. This is a totally amazing video because they got together for a couple practice sessions before the recording. As quick as they got together they quickly departed to get back to their appointed schedule.

@RockFan89

Жыл бұрын

It was after the Grammy's that year I believe so they were all in town. I think Madonna was on tour, and Prince didnt want to do it

@BrianWashington-oi5ze

3 ай бұрын

@@RockFan89 American Music Awards

I was about 21 when this came out and it was incredible to see so many artists at once. This one was to help people during the African famine. Listening to these always make me choke up. It reminds me of when we all thought we were doing something to help others. Buying the CD funded these organizations. I don't know if we actually made a difference or not but, seeing all these superstars involved made us all feel like we were all part of the same effort. There were a few of these mega-songs at the time: "Do They Know It's Christmas" mostly British artists to help the African famine (this song inspired 'We Are the World'), "Sun City" to protest South African apartheid, "That's What Friends Are For" for AIDS research, and a number of others. These were all issues that we felt the politicians weren't doing enough for so we had to. It made us feel like we were doing something important.

@2afreedom60

Жыл бұрын

Do they know its Christmas at all. Brings me to tears.

Only the king of pop could pull this off. He brought all genre's together to do this. RIP MJ

@Sometimes-even-lyrical

Жыл бұрын

@Becky Guthrie ...Sorry, Becky, but this was not the king of pop's idea, and MJ didn't organize the project or get the artists together. It was the idea of legendary singer, humanitarian, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte after he saw news images of the suffering going on in Africa because of the famine. Belafonte sought out music manager Ken Kragen about his idea. Instead of going with a benefit concert, they worked out the idea for getting together a lot of top artists to come and do parts in one song that could be released as a single. The goal was to spread awareness about the serious need and raise funds to help feed the people directly who were starving. Harry and Ken engaged the help of Quincy Jones to organize the project, gather the artists, and produce the record. Quincy did a great job getting so many to contribute their talents to the cause. He knew most of the artists would be in town for the American Music Awards, and he invited them to come to the loaned studio immediately after the awards show finished. So, instead of going to the usual parties after such a show, they came and sang their hearts out. Every single one of them did their part, whether it was a solo line or singing in the chorus. Any of those in the chorus easily would have been great in solo parts. People like Smokey Robinson, or The Pointer Sisters, the other Jacksons, Bette Midler, and even Harry Belafonte himself! All amazing talents. Every single person participating definitely had a one-of-a-kind voice. Singers like Steve Perry, Tina Turner, Al Jarreau, Darryl Hall (John, his partner in Hall and Oates, was in the chorus), Ray Charles, Bruce, James Ingram, Dionne Warwick, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Rogers, and the rest... immediately recognizable voices. The whole group stayed through the night to complete the recording session. Quincy was the one who chose who would sing what parts. @Vlogging With Greg ...You noted how perfect the order of the voices was, as Quincy matched in thoughtful contrast who would follow whom. MJ and Lionel Ritchie were given the task of writing the song. They all worked very hard and gave their best. By the way, the USA for Africa project started with one song as a single, but it actually developed into an album, which raised additional monies and awareness. The recognition factor of Michael's involvement certainly helped in the publicity presented to the public, but so did the involvement of each of the other top-tier shining stars. The focus was on the humanitarian effort, though... not to have any artist take the spotlight. Quincy put a sign over the audio entrance, clearly directing that egos were to be left at the door. The resulting effort of all working together was an anthem of hearts heard 'round the world. Rest in Peace, MJ, and all those who've since passed, such as Quincy, Kenny, June Pointer, James Ingram, Ray, bless their souls, and others including the great number of hungry people in Africa who had suffered and died in the famine that prompted this special gathering.

Been a great song from the first showing and every year it’s been played since … Rest In Peace to the many that has passed over time … blessed be the survivors I’m 66 years old and it’s a love hate relationship not from the song but from the government that screwed the world up in the first place !!

They gathered all the legends in one room and this song was the result it’s just such an influential song that still holds so much meaning and it’s always a joy to see someone who has or hasn’t heard this song listen to it for the first time

They all have their own unique voices.That’s what makes this song unique and fabulous.

this song came out in 1985 which seems like a lifetime ago😁 I was 21 & it always came on the radio when I had girlfriends with me. We cranked it & sang with all our hearts. Even now, you hear this song & you HAVE to listen til the end….BEST Song, so moving❤️❤️

@sueprator9314

11 ай бұрын

It is such an emotional, giving authentic feeling from this song...and the faces and the power of those gifted professional artists....all of them!! Paul Simon, I am sure this young man does not know. Kim C - "Betty Davis Eyes" ..lol; the Pointer Sisters, on and on.

This song makes my best swell with emotion and tears roll down my face. An absolute army of talent in that room with no egos, just a common cause and the willingness to help! Genre, skin color, religion, age... none of it mattered! It makes me so angry that when there is a crisis such as tornadoes, earthquakes, or hurricanes, people don't hesitate to help their fellow man. But the minute things return to a semblance of normalcy, they go back to treating those very same people poorly. We've shown we can do better. I just wish we'd find a way to keep it that way!

There is a video that shows the behind the scenes. This was recorded after an award show, so they started late at night and went thru the night recording this. You should watch that video, shows how Quincy Jones and Lionel Ritchie made the choices on who sang what and when. Very good!

They also did a British one with their super stars "Do they know its Christmas time" you should check out that one also. Really good. Love your reactions.

@tjp1451

5 ай бұрын

There was a Canadian one as well, Tears Are Not Enough, featuring the likes of Gordon Lightfoot, Burton Cummings, Bryan Adams, Geddy Lee, Anne Murray and a host of other great Canadian artists. Check it out too.

Michael Jackson looked so healthy back then, he was on top of his game👍❤ This song still touches me

Superstars yes , memories galore but there’s a part 2 floating out there and another one newer for Haiti not long ago everyone cared

I was around 14 when this magic happened. This song was played all over the World. I remember the day of 28th of March of the 1996, like over 6.000 radio stations all over the planet, played the song simultaneously at 10:15am. I remember in schools (Italy) when they told us that the song would have been played all over the planet and it is been so... It has been the biggest moment of unification that I ever lived in my life. Something that is just utopia, a dream, at the day of today... I'm so glad that I'm coming from that era. Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie materialized a masterpiece that night in L.A. This song has been made for charity. All those superstars went for free to spend the night in a studio to record the song. Some of them arrived there straight from the Americans awards etc .. They all left just when the job was done in the morning. No financial compensation for that long amazing job that they did. A support to Africa, that's it. There is a fantastic documentary (presented by Jane Fonda) that shows that magical night. Whoever is attracted by this song and wants to know more, I suggest to watch that documentary.

This video and this song made history. I was 14 when this song came out and I got the poster with lots of signatures. It had everybody on it. Jeffrey Osborne. My man Al jarreau. Kenny loggins everybody and their mama was on this. ♥️ And this was the only time they ever done anything like this nobody's ever duplicated it but the European country I forget which one it was they had the British singers doing do they know it's Christmas time feed the world feed the world. Which is another great collaboration. ♥️💯

I was a little child when this came out. Brought tears to my eyes then just like it does everytime I hear it . There is also a version of this song that the children stars of the 80's did as well.

Many many times I have listened to this, chills EVERY time. 💯🇺🇸❤️

Watching you go through all the stages of disbelief at the sheer star power of this group.. I was like yup he’s there and she’s there too!! After so many years this song makes me feel good. This collaboration was legendary!

Different genres, different voices but they all melted together in perfect harmony! Absolutely beautiful song!

All of them participated with no compensation and, as Quincy Jones requested, left their egos at the door.

The time from writing the song, to getting each singer and who would sing what line must have been a LOT of work, love and commitment to create what they did. A powerful song that should be played everyday as a reminder "We Are the World". What we do and need to do depends on us for the children today and future generations to come.

@ursathrope2968

Жыл бұрын

What makes this song even more powerful is that nobody knew what was going on other than they were invited to do a Collab with MJ and Lionel as they walked through the door they were handed thier scripts and given roughly 5min to read it then they did it in one take

Thumbs up fellas 👍👍👍

The pairing of Stevie Wonder and the Boss was one of the many genius move by Quincy Jones. He made them all check their egos at the door. Truly a masterpiece.

I remember when this came out. I was young but I knew this was special plus 100 of artists. A classic. Thank you for playing and reacting to this song! Sadly, this will never or 99% ever happen again. And esp with Michael gone

Agreed. There’s only one Michael. Love and miss him 💕💕💕

Thank you for sharing your reaction especially on this song (plus your Elvis-„If I can dream“-video). You are so different from me when it comes to age, gender, skin-color, mother-tongue, place of living. Nevertheless, knowing that someone from another continent enjoys and appreciates all kinds of music and artists, no matter where they come from or how they look like, so filter-free and honestly makes me smiling, joyful and hopeful in these turbulent times. Like a warm blanket and maple syrup on rainy, stormy autumn days. Your reaction really creates this feeling of „We are the world“ in the most positive and embracing way. With videos like this you make the world a little bit better….well just tiny stardust-atom-nano-sized better….but hey, a universe is made of atoms ;-) Keep going. You are doing a good job!

A fantastic song! A lot of great stars in the song that came together. Nice reaction! I was glad to react to this song myself. 😊

I love the insane amount of talent that made up this ensemble crew. Different music genres and vocal sounds came together so cohesively. I also really love the two versions of this song that were done when the earthquake struck Haiti, including a Spanish language version titled Somos El Mundo.

When musicians came together for the greater good. This and Live Aid. Nothing since can compare.

I heard this song thousands of times, and still get chills everytime I see, hear it

A very outstanding group of people, with outstanding professionalism. Perfectly blended, without even the smallest boo boo. Love it.

I love the change from Dionne Warwick to Willie Nelson. 👍

They raised millions from this song ❣️❣️❣️❣️

The sheer amount of legends gathered for a good cause is enough to make you bow in reverence. I inevitably cry every time I watch this.

I was a teenager in the 80’s and I will say, “my generation had the best and the greatest.” We caused the great change in music, theater, and movies. Michael Jackson is, will, and forever be missed.

What is more amazing about this video is that many of these musicians showed up late and are reading the music sheets as they sing because they only had time to practice two to three times as a group.

One word..... AWESOME!!!

I love there is absolutely no racism in this. Just legends helping people.

Ah, Takes you back to the 80's! Done right after the Grammy's met at a studio No After Grammy parties. This was back when the musicians did duets, Wrote songs for each other. More of close Knit community than you see now. Heck, In Michael Jackson's BEAT IT Eddie Van Halen (hard rock) did a solo for him. Michael wanted Eddies sound in that song at some point.

Now more than ever... the world needs to remember and realize that we are all we have. Each other. Make someones day a little better. Each of us should do this everyday. I remember this back in the 1980's... we all need this... especially now.

I still have my USA for Africa sweatshirt. My granddaughters tried to snag it but it is a part of my history ( there is no way it would fit now!). This song still make me want to cry whenever I hear it.

OMG! This was a such a phenomenon! I love your reaction Greg. Quincy’s arrangements,on point as always. Thousands of radio stations around the world played this song at the same time in ‘86…unbelievable. Talk about people coming together. We need that now more than ever.

This was put together in less than 12 hours!!

I was a kid when this first aired on TV, and to this day have never heard anything else like it. Some special about the 80s, sadly a lot of them are gone now.

Two unique voices thst will never exist again: Michael jackson and freddie mercury.

I had suggestedyou watch the making of this. It's long but it's awesome! They did this after an awards show and worked through the night. This made a huge impact on me as a young person.

Quincy Jones put a sign on the door , it said, Leave Your Egos at the Door!!❤❤❤❤❤ Because they didn't have enough solos for everyone but everyone joined the chorus ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

This was an amazing song.... Just beautiful ❤🤍💙 Thanks for doing this one...🤗🤗

Band Aid (Uk) did one called ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ and Northern Lights (Canada) did one called ‘Tears Are Not Enough’. You should check those out, too.

MJ and Lionel Richie wrote this to raise funds for the starving in Africa due to a terrible drought. Someday, you’ll watch this again and you’ll know who each singer is!

They all met up at that location after the Grammy's to record this. Im sure Quincy had a good plan in place to set them in those groups like that. Brilliant how it all came together

Bob Dylan the greatest song writer ever !! EVER !! An absolute musical genius

So many greats in one room. Much love skin 🙏❤💙🦅🇺🇸💙❤🙏

I remember growing up as a kid in the 80's getting to listen to these legends seemingly everyday. This song brings back so many great fond memories of a time where the world seemed more peaceful and wonderful to live in.

"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. Also, at the beginning, you were wondering about the signatures, and yes, all those singers signed their names. I don't know where that cloth is located, but I'm sure it's worth a pretty penny, as some of those singers have passed on up to now. This was done after the AMA (American Music Awards) show and since they were there anyway for the Awards, then they all gathered together and did this. Arrangement Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel sing the first verse; Michael Jackson and Diana Ross sing the first chorus; Dionne Warwick (Whitney Houston's Aunt), Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse; Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall sing the second chorus; Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes sing the bridge. "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram. The structure is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup". The following people sang in the chorus: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and Smokey Robinson. Directed by Quincy Jones.

I got the record for my birthday in 1985... I still have it!! Amazing song!!

So much talent in that room, sadly many of them are no longer with us. Thankfully they left us their legacy in music

I love the amount of talent in this video. There are two other versions that were recorded when that devastating earthquake hit Haiti, including a Spanish language version titled Somos El Mundo. I recommend those two versions, as well.

I remember watching the Grammy Awards in 1985 when it was announced that this was going to be done after the show. If I remember correctly the singers were called to the stage, a funny moment happened Kenny Rodgers had his young (at the time) son on his shoulders and the little guy peed down Kenny's back which he said live on air and got a good laugh from the audience.

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I think you're mixing 2 events up. The big group session for We Are The World was Jan. 28, 1985, following the American Music Awards. There was no announcement of the event at the AMA's, as all the artists were sworn to total secrecy. They only had 1 night that the full group would be together & they couldn't chance fans or press interfering with the much needed time. The Grammy's were a month later, Feb. 26, 1985 & the involved artists may have talked about the event of the prior month (I don't know. I don't recall seeing the 1985 Grammys).

Shout out to Quincy, he took a bunch of singers, each one more or less accustomed to being the focus of every spotlight and camera lens, and turned them into a quite amazing choir. P.S. I hope you peeped Dan Aykroyd in the back row. I know he was one of the amazing Blues Brothers, was definitely on the invite list, but he looks a little like he wandered into the wrong room LOL

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Dan was a long-time musician with his own band. It's just that his talents as a comedian and actor overshadow his singing and playing. Quincy invited him, so I think Quincy knew what he was doing when he asked Dan to take part.

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@@Sometimes-even-lyrical Quincy didn't invite Akroyd. Quincy was in charge of producing & conducting the song, but wasn't in charge of the overall project. That was Harry Belafonte & Ken Kragen (music manager, producer, activist & fund raiser). Other than MJ (who Quincy did bring on), Ken secured the talent (including Quincy). In a 2009 interview, Dan explained his involvement was by accident. He & his dad were looking for a financial manager & mistakenly went to a talent manager (Ken Kragen). Realizing the mistake, they were getting ready to leave, when Ken asked Dan if he'd like to participate.

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@@wnsafford1854 I recalled Dan's story, but thought it was Quincy who bumped into him at Ken's and asked him. Thanks for the correction. The basic point, though, is that, though Dan is seen more as a comedic actor, the invitation given acknowledged both his wide recognition by the public, and his lesser known, but longstanding, involvement in music. Ken knew what he was doing. BTW, I loved seeing Dan side-by-side in the chorus with Belafonte. Wish Harry had a solo part, but just thankful he was so moved by the pictures he'd seen of those starving that he sought out Ken to help get something started. It was a worthy project that evolved and a great job done by all.

Beautiful song and message. Wonderful to see the artists when they were young. The way I remember them. Glad Greg can appreciate the greatness of the talent I grew up with

Dude they played this song around the world at the same time back then. In America every station played it at the same time. It was a beautiful moment. Beautiful song👍

MJ is the co-creator of the song with Lionen Ritchie. There is an amazing Netflix on the making of !

So many singers and from so many different genres. And all in the same room at the same time. This is a piece of artwork. Now days they would record all of them separately and put the voices together. The singers would never even see each other. These singers must have developed a special bond through this project. It is so special. So glad we have this. I was just thinking that we have already lost several of them.

It's 2024 now, our world needs a whole heap of this kind of spirit and goodwill right now ❤

The Great Quincy Jones was the producer, you can see him several times directing the chorus.These artists were earth angels, they donated their time, paid their own expenses and received no money or royalties. Makes you glad to be part of something so big. God was crying tears of joy that day.

I think this is the only time in history that this many famous voices were all together in one place. It was amazing! I remember when this came out. I was a teenager and I listened to this over and over!

40+ singers came thru to make this song happen. They all happened to be in town for the American Music Awards. Quincy pulled them all together. They entered that studio at 10pm....they finished recording at 7am the next morning. It took 9 hours to create this song. Lionel Richie and MJ wrote the song and Quincy Jones conducted it. This was a fucking miracle. There is a new documentary out regrading this session, but. I think a LOT of stuff was left out.

This took all night to record. The reason he voices are placed so well is thanks to the editing. I'm very sure that there is much, much more footage than is shown on the video. I love that you recognize so many of the singers. People of my boomer generation can name 90% of them.

1985 was great!!! I was 20. It is such a joy to see the younger kids be blown away by this!!❤

Michael's definitely got a one-of-a-kind voice buddy I understand such a horrible loss.. This is such a powerful message when people that have this much power to move others to a greater cause It's awesome.. in a perfect world.. when somebody calls you brother it doesn't matter the color of their skin or were they come from we should all be brothers and sisters and all strive to make the world a much better place and help the ones that are starving and without a home It's all about love man

What's most beautiful regarding this video, is all of these stars coming together, for such a dire cause ❣️ Wonderful reaction

The biggest n'sync voices without auto tune, proving R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop and Country artist can sound very well together