Dude, the tears are what makes you one of the most genuine ones out here. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. This is the kind of stuff that connects us as human beings.

@GodsView1

3 ай бұрын

Great comment. Felt the same

@MCMNasty2

3 ай бұрын

Amen

@joescott8877

3 ай бұрын

Right on, WonderMomma! And your magnificent reaction compilations that focus on highlighting such genuine responses allow us to experience so many of those "connecting moments"!

@helenespaulding7562

3 ай бұрын

Perfectly said

@WonderMommaOG

3 ай бұрын

@@joescott8877 ☺💜

Outside of the Grammys, there has never been so much raw talent in one room at the same time.

R.I.P. to those who have passed from this group 💔

@aidaaahtke

3 ай бұрын

Mj 😢

@bkm2797

3 ай бұрын

I know, so many and I miss them all,

Netflix just released a documentary about the making of this song. I am sure you would love it.

@tammyree6200

3 ай бұрын

Agree. It was very interesting to see most egos set aside for such a beautiful cause! ❤

@SC-gp7kt

3 ай бұрын

I watched it, fascinating.

@scostat

3 ай бұрын

He knows.

@BrownMBA

3 ай бұрын

It was so good! I think it’s on AppleTV too. What they went through to get all those artists together without anyone else knowing what was going on, was pretty incredible.

@mayfierros7320

3 ай бұрын

fantastic right?

Bruce and stevie the duet you never knew you needed.

@maysonstorm4956

29 күн бұрын

True

The arrangement of the vocalists, the order they sing in, what lines they sing, who they might be paired with, who to feature, is absolutely brilliant...

@user-xl7bz7zo1z

3 ай бұрын

This is why you are my favorite reactionist. ❤

@bigb2494

3 ай бұрын

The magic of Quincy Jones

@user-yk5ld8tj2h

3 ай бұрын

Just one great American singer after another. So many moments of greatness.

@RockFan89

3 ай бұрын

In another reaction someone said they (Quincy and Lionel I believe) listened to each artist for months, and matched up the ones next to each other with similar harmonies

@girlfATTY26

3 ай бұрын

HUGE shoutout to tom bahler for his MIND! he was in charge of arranging the order of the vocalists and it was such an undertaking and he just nailed it! he understood what voice would complement each other so well and what a pay off! absolutely incredible effort !

This is what made the 80s so special, stuff like this. People came together for a greater good.

@ShannyShan20

2 ай бұрын

Exactly! This WAS the 80s! There will NEVER be another! I know everyone says that about their generation, but every reactor I've watched, their favorite is the 80s! That says alot! We could mix it all, like here, which of course was for a great cause, but we had such a variety that was loved by all in the 80s! We loved all of it! So much talent! We just were open to all of it! And we really did have the best of all of it...dance, rock, R&B, ballads, alternative, pop! And we blended it so well right here! Those were the days!

@ashleyconnor1519

2 ай бұрын

I agree, I prefer 80s music over a lot of music that's played today because it just doesn't have the feel like 80s music does. I love some of today's hits but it'll never top something like this. We need more of this sort of thing today more than ever.

@SMKollapse

Ай бұрын

I remember my high school doing the 30-hour famine years in a row to raise money during the Ethiopian crises. I want to hope that schools still do that sort of thing.

@di3486

Ай бұрын

Nowadays overrated singers just flexing their luxury for weak minded followers.

Gen X'er here, graduated high school in 1985 when this song came out and when the Live Aid concerts happened that summer. It really can't be overstated how important USA for Africa and Live Aid was to the world and to our generation. It was truly an amazing time to be young! It's great to see someone as young as yourself discover this history and video, and to be as moved by it as we all were then (and still are!). Great reaction! Love your channel, keep up the good work 😊

@willcool713

3 ай бұрын

Preach! My story, too.

@sallyphillips9175

3 ай бұрын

Well said! Class of 1986 here. I remember watching the MTV premiere of this, and of course I watched Live Aid from start to finish.

@AlannaWilliams24

3 ай бұрын

​@@willcool713 I mean, right!? '85 was such a huge year for music, was the perfect time to be a teenager. Lucky us! 😊

@AlannaWilliams24

3 ай бұрын

@@sallyphillips9175 yep same! 😄 My friends and I were glued to MTV for the two days of Live Aid, did not want to miss a second!

@Marcus_1001

3 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I sometimes wish I could live in 1985 forever. Most of the time during the summer my mom could never get me out of our pool, but on July 13, 1985 she couldn't pull me away from the TV. I was utterly transfixed by the Live Aid broadcast. The 80s as a whole was the best decade of music ever.

As soon as Kenny Rogers came in I thought “yup, this man is about to cry!” That was such a dope reaction. I can’t lie, I’ve heard this song a million times and I still tear up, especially when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen started going back and forth. ✌🏾

@woodchucknation

3 ай бұрын

Stevie and Bruce the duet we didn’t know we needed

@meriannestoneback7436

Ай бұрын

Kenny coming in is what hooks me every time. And tho Bruce and Stevie are great, my favorite part is the bridge with Huey Lewis, Cyndi, and Kim Carnes. Cyndi Lauper is just amazing.

They were told to leave their egos at the door.

@evanhughes1510

3 ай бұрын

Whether they actually did is another story…lol

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

@@evanhughes1510 Cyndi Lauper was a little over the top, imo.

@SK-lk3iu

3 ай бұрын

@@jodij6280 I loved all the contributors with their unique sound, and she just added a little pizazz to a largely anthemic song. (I don't mean anthemic in a bad way!)

@phunkidruma

3 ай бұрын

yeah but guess who did not leave his ego at the door? Quincy was and still is an egomaniac. Look it up.

@phunkidruma

3 ай бұрын

Yeah quincy was a lowkey cringy egomaniac@@evanhughes1510

I tear up every time I watch this too. So many legends who checked their egos at the door for such a worthy cause.

I cried the first time I heard it, and I'm crying now. Great song, great cause and a GREAT reaction. Thank you.

@michaelasay8587

3 ай бұрын

You voting for Trump? Hope so...

@kryssie1866

3 ай бұрын

Yeah me to 😭❤

@ShannyShan20

3 ай бұрын

Same! Good tears, of course!

Oh, Steve Perry. Always Steve Perry, the one and only ❤

You can't watch this without tears in your eyes

@suebeucke7027

3 ай бұрын

Goosebumps everytime

@WinteryMix84

3 ай бұрын

Same here. I will never forget when this aired. I was still married and I remember my husband and I just spontaneously started slow dancing to it. We sent them $50; it was a lot of money for us back then.

Never again will this level of musical talent be brought together for such a great cause 😢😢 the 80s were a very different time

I appreciate the way music makes you feel. Never be embarrassed by it.

My favorite part is when Cyndi Lauper comes bouncing in… her voice gives me goosebumps every time…

@tomwesley6714

2 ай бұрын

And Kim Carnes!

@meriannestoneback7436

Ай бұрын

Mine, too! I also love Huey, especially now that I know he was taking Prince's solo and was super nervous. He killed it!

Awesome Steve Perry!❤

@sueprator9314

3 ай бұрын

OMG - he was at his finest - both voice and eye candy, sorry -Loved SP

Man, I remember this so vividly. I can also tell you that the need for this humanitarian effort was very, very real. The images coming out of Africa of starving children were absolutely horrific and utterly heartbreaking. The famine claimed millions of lives. Mad respect to everyone involved in this historic collaboration. Another excellent reaction, sir!

@debrawalkermeyer9109

3 ай бұрын

The images were indeed horrific. The fact that there were so many musicians willing to give up partying or sleep after an awards show for this cause shows their honor.

@AdultThirdCultureKid1971

3 ай бұрын

You know, I thought one of my maternal relatives did something good by buying me the cassette tape and a book about USA for Africa. Maybe they did back then. 😊

If you look closely, you can see a tear in Springsteen's eye, which just kills me.

@hannahboucher4875

3 ай бұрын

Why did he have a tear?

@jons.105

3 ай бұрын

@@hannahboucher4875 emotional?

@KRAG_25bro

2 ай бұрын

@@jons.105time stamp?

@jons.105

2 ай бұрын

@@KRAG_25bro Right around the 9:00 mark

Steve Perry THE VOICE of rock ❤

As a 48 old i grew up with this song here in switzerland. I am amazed that so many young people do not know this song anymore - i am so old😂

When a song moves you to tears...mission accomplished. Salvatore gets it.

@AdultThirdCultureKid1971

3 ай бұрын

Agreed. When a song like "Sun City" gives you goose bumps... mission also accomplished.

@SalvoG please don't get embarrassed for showing how compassionate you are about this song.. the words and how it was sung hits your heart and gives goosebumps.. it was such a sad time back then .. USA and uk (band aid) did everything they could to help Africa. both songs were brilliantly worded and put together beautifully... sadly a lot of these musical artist are no longer with us.. but boy they have left a mark on this world..

It’s ok buddy! We’ve all reacted like that when hearing this song! It shows how much humanity you have and I love to see it

Us x’ers remember this very very well! It was one of the biggest moments of our childhood

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

That and LiveAid. It was a VERY good year.

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

@mzznewyork5406

3 ай бұрын

THANKS FOR SHARING ❤ IT 💋

This was such a huge humanitarian effort. Bless them all. Beautiful song.

Decent song in it's own right. The FUN starts when you try to identify as many as you can. On a personal note... Cyndi Lauper is my favorite cameo.

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

Stevie Wonder is mine.

@stevemkauffman

3 ай бұрын

still wondering what Dan Ackroid was doing in there

@user-no5gg6wh5k

3 ай бұрын

Cyndi and Dionne. My favorite duo is Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen

Everytime I hear this song I cry.. even before all these artists started leaving us. The meaning of the song and the intent of its release is just beautiful.

I was nearing 30 yr old at that time. The world seemed to be heading in a beautiful direction. Now when i watch this i cry in sadness for our country.

This was just a cool song in 1985. Almost 40 years later you realize it’s a masterpiece of monumental talent (songwriters, producers, singers) that will NEVER be matched.

Artists who participated in the music project "USA for Africa": Dan Aykroyd (the only Canadian on the list, and one of two non-American performers) Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Kim Carnes Ray Charles Bob Dylan Sheila I. Bob Geldof (the only Irishman on the list, and one of two non-American performers) Hall & Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates) James Ingram Jermaine Jackson Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Michael Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Al Jarreau Waylon Jennings Billy Joel Cyndi Lauper Huey Lewis and the News Kenny Loggins Bette Midler Willie Nelson Geoffrey Osborne David Paich Steve Perry The Pointer Sisters Steve Porcaro Kenny Rogers Diana Ross Lionel Richie Smokey Robinson Paul Simon Bruce Springsteen Tina Turner Dionne Warwick Stevie Wonder Just legends of the 20th century! ✌✌✌🤩🤩🤩🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@0okamino

3 ай бұрын

That makes three people on the track not from the US. The third is percussionist Paulinho da Costa from Brazil. Also, Dan Aykroyd may be from Ottawa, Ontario, but Elwood Blues is a Calumet City, Illinois boy. 😉

@Jerralyng49

3 ай бұрын

I don't know his name, but I recognized the lead singer from Foreigner on the back line too. 😊

@sallyphillips9175

3 ай бұрын

Bob Geldof is the reason this song and Live Aid came to be, cos he started the whole thing with Band Aid and "Do They Know It's Christmas." That's a similar song by the era's most popular U.K. artists.

@meredithchandler73

3 ай бұрын

@@Jerralyng49Steve Perry is who you’re thinking of and he is in the list above.

@0okamino

3 ай бұрын

@@Jerralyng49Back row, between Harry Belafonte and Sean Hopper? That's Bob Geldof. Or are you mistaking Lindsey Buckingham for either Lou Gramm or Mick Jones?

Virtually every moment of this song hits you right in the heart, but that extended back and forth between Wonder and Springsteen is beyond overwhelming.

Do you know how many albums has been sold with all these idols millions and millions .It's ok to show your emotion we are all in the same place when we listen to this gem . Never seen this again after years and years . Thank you for looking at this gem .

Great reaction!! I’m 52 and was 13 when this song came out. My husband is 57. We just watched the Netflix documentary and i cried my eyes out. In 1985, EVERYONE DONATED, even those who had little money to give. The images we all saw on tv of children dying by the hour in Ethiopia of starvation brought us to tears and united the entire country!! Only other time i saw unity that intense and love for your neighbor was after 9/11. I don’t know how things have gotten so bad but my son will never know what it was like growing up in a time like the 80’s. Rest in eternal peace to the legends who’ve passed on. This song will forever be close to my heart. Thank you for the beautiful reaction

I am surprised you hadn't reacted to this before, SalvoG. For those of us older people that were in our 30s in the 80s this song and artists evokes so much emotion. You had to be there. There are so many special people in that room. Never get tired of hearing this again.

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

I was 20 and had forgotten the artists that had participated. It was a treat to be reminded.

There was so much talent in that room, but damn, Steve Perry has some pipes!

I cry every time I hear this. Makes me wish I was 20 again…times seemed simpler…. Such a simple message, yet so profound. There are no artists today that compare to this group

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

I was 20 too. This and LiveAid just a couple months was incredible.

Dude when I saw your tears, I knew you got it!! No one else on here has. Beautiful reaction. You may not know all of the singers, but you understand the impact. Sending you a hug!!

It's impossible to listen to this without emotion. Thank you Salvo for your beautiful reaction.🤍

I will Forever be an Elvis fan, but I’m not sure anyone in this planet could sing better than Stevie Wonder. Man that guy can belt it out. 💙

I think you should watch this again in a year. Everyone in this video was a huge star in their own right!!! It's fun to see the reactions when people recognize all of them.

Beautiful song. Wonderful reaction. The world needs more of this.

There's a Documentary on how this song came into being that is unbelievable! It was done after the American Music Awards from about 10:00 at night till dawn the next morning. Prince was notably absent because of his competition with Michael Jackson and didn't want to share with him. His loss. Waylon Jennings was there but got tired of the delays and walked out. Watching how this all came together is a miracle in and of itself!❤😂

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

Prince always had an ego. So did Michael Jackson but he could set it aside.

@bearguyva9025

3 ай бұрын

Maybe I’m wrong (it’s been almost 40 years after all) but I seem to remember hearing that Prince claimed he “wasn’t invited” or something like that.

@dahak2358

3 ай бұрын

@@bearguyva9025 No, that was Madonna. There are several competing versions about why Prince didn't participate, but all of them are either complete fabrications or third-party hearsay (and not being invited wasn't one of them - he was, and the organizers very much wanted him in it). I don't think the organizers or Prince themselves ever commented on the issue, apart from Prince saying he didn't regret the decision later. The most "official" version is that it conflicted with his Purple Rain tour schedules, but a lot of people that knew him also mention that he just felt uncomfortable in such a big crowd. Although, like i said, it's impossible to confirm, as he kept his reasons to himself.

@enexius67

3 ай бұрын

@@bearguyva9025He was invited, and they were hoping he’d show up (it’s explained in the documentary on Netflix) last minute, but they got Huey to take his place. Prince didn’t want to be in a room with all of the artists, he asked to do a guitar solo alone in a booth, which they didn’t need a guitar and they also made everyone do it together in the same room, “check your egos at the door.” And then ofc the rivalry with Michael ofc, he would’ve been standing next to him. Prince made his own song, he thought we needed to focus on our poverty and hunger here in the states before giving to other countries (correct me if I’m wrong).

I will forever be grateful for being born at a time when I grew up listening to each and every one of these performers. It was a magical time for music. I love your honest emotional reaction to this song. It shows that not all hope is lost for mankind.

I remember the debut of this song. Absolutely amazing!

This always brings a lump in my throat. these singers are so extremely beautiful. Its never been needed like it is now. in 2024

I know, right? It’s just so all-around beautiful and moving, you can’t help it.

I have watched over a dozen reactions to this video, yours is the most sincere and authentic, frankly it was beautiful! Thanks Subscribing

As a teacher, seeing our choir sing this song was equally as tear-inducing. But the talent on display here will never be matched. They don’t make em like they used to.

The story of how they made this in one night is incredible! Best collab ever!❤❤❤

@0okamino

3 ай бұрын

If they hadn’t gotten it done in one night, Stevie and Ray might have made good on the earlier “offer” to personally drive everyone home if it wasn’t done in one take. 😄

@rollomaughfling380

3 ай бұрын

They did the *_vocals_* in one night. The music track itself was already finished weeks before. Plus, there was post-production (mixdown, etc.)

The journey Man legend perry forever The Golden voice The Big one oregenality absolutely amazing man ❤❤❤❤❤

Back during the days that folks cared about one another. Beautiful times.

I'm so glad you did this. I'm screaming and maybe missed something... Now I gotta hear it again! 😝

I can remember watching this when it came out. I was six and it has never EVER left my consciousness. I remember exactly where I was sitting - everything. I absolutely adore these artists as they were big names when I was growing up - but I especially love Stevie Wonder. He is seriously talented - such a unique voice and cadence, when he sings you go somewhere really beautiful. Glad you enjoyed this video!

You are an amazing role model for everyone for sharing your reaction! Thank you for being you! I loved your reaction to Dionne Warwick!! I am blown away when she comes in with such power every single time!! Too many amazing voices to comment on! Just incredible!

I grew up in 80s and those years were the best for music. And we can still sing this after 40 years looking at the hole world today.

Time codes indicate start of first solo 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

"Tears are not Enough" was done my Canadian artists in 1985 under David Foster's direction

@0okamino

3 ай бұрын

Dan Aykroyd is also Canadian, but I’ll count him as Canadian ambassador, since he was on _We Are The World_ instead. 😉

@bearguyva9025

3 ай бұрын

That song is good too! It ended up on the album.

The world knew Africa needed help. These artists came together unlike today

I was fortunate to be in my teens when Band Aid happened, then this song, then the mega Live Aid concert. 80’s were an awesome time musically!! 🐨🐨🐨🇦🇺

Your the best reaction I have seen watching this video and song..thanks sweetheart..

This Year I become 60 Years old, but whenever I hear this song, I have tears running down my Cheeks. Neverever you will get so many Legends of Music in one Room again

Tear-worthy song. It was a beautiful moment in music history. It makes me sad now because we’ve lost so many of these bright stars. 😢

I read somewhere that Quincy Jones told everyone or there was a sign on the door to leave their 'egos' at the door lol and I believe they did! Also, I read that everyone came in their limos or fancy cars, and Bruce Springsteen pulled up in his pickup truck! I don't know why, and I can be that fancy girl, no problem, but him doing that(and I was never some superfan)just showed how down to earth he was and it just made me give him mad respect!❤ One more thing I just remembered... I read that out of all those stars, everyone was most excited and nervous to meet Bob Dylan! Interesting tidbit lol!😊

This, and Band-Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas " are both such 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤

Music is crazy. It moves you when you least expect it to. Whether it’s goosebumps, tears, laughter. A song you’ve never heard or a song you’ve heard a million times. Your passion for music is awesome don’t ever lose it.

They did this session the same night as the grammys, so a lot of artists were in town and eager to help. They all donated their time and the entire session was done in one night, ending at something like 4 a.m. The sign at the door became famous, it said "Leave your egos at the door". It gives me chills every time I watch it.

I love the fact that you do research on your selections, these musicians are legends, do a reaction to each singer, who you have not done yet

@jodij6280

3 ай бұрын

I 2nd that suggestion.

I cry every time I watch this & I’ve seen/heard it hundreds of times. 🥰🥺

Such an awesome song

I was 18 and working in a record store in L.A. when this came out, and it was INSANE how many records were flying out the door (and how many people bought multiple copies). Directly donating to a cause wasn't the easiest thing to do back then, so a lot of people just decided to donate more and gave the records away (7-inch singles cost $1.69) to whomever may have wanted them. Unlike most songs, it wasn't really about wanting to hear it (because it was LITERALLY on the radio every two seconds and you couldn't miss the video on the channels that played videos if you tried lol).

You're reaction to this video shows you're true connection to lyrics, memories and the hope for mankind. I love to watch your selection of solid musical choices of real talent!! 😊

I cry not only because of all the talent that we used to have, but also because of the sheer kindness and gentleness and humility that shone through in all of them. We simply don't have stars like this anymore. And we seem to have lost the ability to all come together. Our culture is lesser than it used to be. I doubt we can get back to anything like that in my lifetime. And that is the real reason a tear comes to my eye.

Goes without saying you have to do the OG Band Aid now - be interesting to see how many UK artists you can recognise 🙃

Salvo, have you done a reaction to: That's What Friends Are For? With Dionne, Elton, Gladys & Stevie? You will love it! ♥

Somg still makes me water up....same as it did when I was 10....timeless!!

Watching you react to this epic has been the first time I have cried over it since it first came out. Love your heart. Thanks Sal.

Bought a USA for Africa sweatshirt for my daughter at the time and she wore it with pride.

I still get chills listening to this song and it's been 40 years since I first heard it. I was 10 when this came out. This was like every top artist on the radio coming together for one special event. It was such an event and raised so much awareness for the famine in Africa. Once in a lifetime collaboration. Fantastic reaction. Thanks for sharing.

The Netflix documentary is wonderful! I knew this would get you! It gets you on the feels, Huh! Amazing collaboration.

Thank you for checking this out and letting the song take you over. I was 12 years old when this song came out, and it literally took the world by storm. All of these artists were in their prime, and nobody had seen anything like this collaboration before. I still get as emotional as if I heard it for the first time. Beautiful song for a wonderful cause.

I did not expect to be crying my eyes out listening to We Are The World. This came out when I was a freshman in High School, and it was played a LOT. It just brings me back to that time... wow. I haven't listened to it start to finish in a long time, and it GOT ME! So many memories of these artists individually, and I consider myself so lucky to have seen some of them in concert. Thank you for this reaction!

I was thought it was amazing among the soloists that Kim Carnes only has TWO solo words, "when we", and you instantly know who it is. I remember the day it was released every single station debuted it at the same time...EVERYWHERE!!! Incredible. I still have "The Making Of..." video they put out on VHS, hosted by Jane Fonda, with interviews and tons of behind the scenes footage. They did it right after an awards show earlier that night as it was their best shot of ever getting that many huge names together at one time to do it. Historic.

80s and 90s were the BEST TIMES TO BE ALIVE

I’m so happy you’re doing this!

i was 10 when this aired live on tv. growing up back then was magical ✨️

Holy hello, I can't believe it will be 40 yrs next year unbelievable, I watch this, and I'm suddenly struck at how different things are today with all the hate and turmoil.... what a beautiful thing these people did, and we were so happy and hopeful that we could make a better world if we tried .

I was in high school when this came out. So many big names coming together. It was overwhelming the first couple times I heard it.

I could see the tears blinking back after the first two singers were finished at the beginning. That is what makes you a man, sir. Congratulations!! Now I know you. It is amazing. The world is in the same position now, only worse. Apply this to everything we do.

To have that many superstar world class musicians in the same room and get them all to drop there egos and work together no matter how big or small there parts were was an absolute miracle… these were all the tops of there music categories but the really did come together as one. I know super corny lol

Goosebumps and fighting back tears..... no matter how many times I have watched this over the years!

I love how much u know about music over many years and drama and not just who current. So many people don't know who most of these people are in the sing but u could see the light bulb come on everytime u recognized one of the legends

I feel so lucky I got to grow up in the 70's & 80's and see these artists live and experience it when it was happening. It was the best time for music

What a reaction. When a reaction makes me tear up, I know it's sincere.

Full star ensemble, for sure. Never to be duplicated. Ever.

It's amazing what a group of amazingly talented singers can do when leave their egos at the door na d perform selflessly/

I remember watching this when it premiered! I cry just as much now as I did then!

I can't hear this one without tearing up. March of 1985. I was a young lad of 19 in basic training for the U.S. Navy when it was released. The song ran all summer. It was kind of the soundtrack of that year. It was conceived by giants and performed by a who's-who of stars, a snapshot of the biggest talent of the time.