Lionel Ritchie moved heaven and earth to get Dylan to show up, when he finally did he walked in and the whole room full of mega stars (Ritchie's words) stopped what they were doing and looked over at Dylan, he walked to a corner of the room and sat on is own, Ritchie said I pestered him to do it and here he is and I could hardly muster up the courage to go over and introduce myself. When you get a person in the music industry that changed musicians way of approaching and writing songs then to them a music god walked in the room

Every time I watch this I can't get over how amazing Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen sound together...a voice combo that NEVER woulda happened without this video 😁

@CherylDavis321

Жыл бұрын

buckeygirl16, That's the part I love the most!! Bruce Springsteen's voice gave me chills, especially when he belted out, "We are the world!! We are the children"!! "There's a choice we're making and we're saving our own lives"!! The man sung like he was giving birth to something inside of him. The pain on his face when he sung his part with Stevie. They all killed it, but Bruce killed it, woke it back up and then killed it again!!!

@timsparks4990

Жыл бұрын

For me, I think Stevie Wonder stole the show! He is so emotionally involved and invested in this song you can see it and hear it! Don't get me wrong, there were some amazing solos and duets in this video. But, for me, Stevie stole it. I loved Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, and Kenny Rogers also. Everyone in this video is amazing for coming together like this. We need more of this!

@iangrant3615

Жыл бұрын

The best part was that they had to ask those two to come back to record that extra interlude as the song wasn't going to be long enough and was lacking something. Bruce was already gone and had to jump in his truck and drive himself back to the studio to record his part. A different era and and different type of vibe that wasn't about egos and people doing things for their own profile, before social media ruined us all.

@danbarrasso2253

Жыл бұрын

Quincy Jones somehow knew they'd sound great together....boy was he right! They could make an album together it would probably be nothing shy of awesome!!!

@starwarsrebel2006

Жыл бұрын

Listen to MJ sing, "State of Shock," with none other than Mick Jagger. It's a combo of sound like nothing I've ever heard before.

Many will see us as a bunch of old farts, but we have souls also. The amount of talent on this video representing the 1980s artists is incredible. It's satisfying to see that this touched your heart. it touched everybody's heart back in the day.

@emilyflotilla931

2 жыл бұрын

I get overload almost when I see these amazing musicians and singers and think of how they impacted my life, from Belafonte to Bob Dylan! Amazing talents, for an Amazing cause!

@julieford8788

2 жыл бұрын

I’m old too. 58 and still love this one. Such amazing talent 💜

@bobbiewallace4008

2 жыл бұрын

I loved your reaction (both of you)

@jeanmarienadal7268

2 жыл бұрын

Not so, viewing as old farts.They are all LEYENDS.From the Dominican Republic.

@Rogier7305

2 жыл бұрын

Try to name 50 of today's artists who can do this.

Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen duo was a fantastic idea.

@davidmole8299

Жыл бұрын

nothing beats mj and dr

@lakeisharhyant2045

6 ай бұрын

Who would have thought Steve and Bruce combo would have worked. Give it to them gentle(Steve) then hit'em when they not looking (Bruce). Love it!

@tanyafield277

3 ай бұрын

Quincy and Lionel are an amazing team! Seattle is so proud of our Quincy!

@waltercollett4009

3 ай бұрын

Woodchuck is right! How great was that? Get them into a studio STAT. Diana and Michael blended beautifully as well.

Damn...almost 40 years ago while I was in college! The greatest assembly of singers ever on one stage...and for a GREAT cause. To me, Cyndi and Ray gave me the "goose bumps" everytime I hear this!! Qunicy "The Dude" Jones did a tremendous job utilizing all the voices at the right time!

@glastonbury4304

2 жыл бұрын

started in the UK with some fantastic 80's bands of the time, then spread to the States

@BillGraper

2 жыл бұрын

James Ingram was amazing later in the song.

@crystalblake628

Жыл бұрын

I was 3

What a different world back then in 1985. People thought that they could make a difference in the world and were willing to try to do something to help. Now, for some reason, it seems much more difficult or maybe I’ve become too cynical. Beautiful to see Dee’s reaction and how much this song touched her. ❤️

@fridaylong2812

2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone advertises what they are doing. These singers did this to raise money for Africa, and raise money they did.

@patrickpetrowsky8136

2 жыл бұрын

@Friday Long And it didn't make a bit of difference. The money didn't make it where it was supposed to go.

@dustfan

2 жыл бұрын

It's because now people think they are making a difference by posting on social media without really doing anything tangible.

@robyfiorili

2 жыл бұрын

There was nuclear war danger everyday.

@ceciliaramos2280

2 жыл бұрын

It was a completely different world. This country has lost its moral compass. It feels like everybody is bat shot crazy in 2022.

Nothing to compare today and 🤔 RIP for all those who have left Us 😍

RIP James Ingram. What a voice.

@steinjohnsen4160

Жыл бұрын

Steve Perrys voice.

@Paul77ozee

Жыл бұрын

His last chorus “we are the ones that make a brighter day so let’s start giving” always gives me chills every time. Him and the duet between Springsteen and Wonder are my favourites. And l love Cyndi Laupers bit as well.

I still get emotional rewatching this video. When it first came out to help the suffering in Africa, it was just a Herculean effort to schedule all these amazing artists of the day to make it happen, let alone the egos to humble themselves for something important that was much greater than themselves.

Your lovely wife would also like “ That’s What Friends Are For” with Dionne, Elton , Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight.

@angelagoodwin5758

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing.

@castorpollux5972

2 жыл бұрын

*Stevie Wonder

@TheDivayenta

2 жыл бұрын

@@castorpollux5972 thanx- had a brain fart!

@minneyruth

2 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯❤❤

@paulauvray1962

2 жыл бұрын

Gladys Knight not sure 🤔 Dionne Warwick , Diana Ross yes !!!

MJ and Lionel Richie put such harmony in this ! Gold.

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Jacko sounded like a crow Bullshit

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

He was garbage

It actually started in the UK with all the British bands and artists singing “Do they know it’s Christmas time “ then took off from there

@surlechapeau

2 жыл бұрын

1984: Former Boomtown Rats vocalist Bob Geldof and Midge Ure who was with Ultravox, wrote and conceived “Do They Know Its Christmas", to raise money and awareness to fight the famine going on in Africa. It has quite the backstory on getting the song recorded with all the top artists in a short amount of time. edit- I found there were also 4 Americans on the record. Three members of Kool & The Gang and Jodi Watley.

@chrisalldis3375

2 жыл бұрын

@@surlechapeau Bob Geldof was Involved in both, callaborated with Quincy Jones

@wnsafford1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisalldis3375 To be accurate, Bob would have collaborated with Harry Belafonte & Ken Kragen. They, not Quincy, initiated this project & were "running the show." It's Kragen who brought Quincy on, to conduct & co-produce.

@seanscanlon9067

2 жыл бұрын

British and Irish.

This song is amazing, and being written by MJ & co written by Lionel Ritchie is even more amazing,just shows how caring he is and acknowledges the trouble in the world,only he could put this together. That camera movement on Michael tho,always gives me chills,DAMN! The shoes, the socks, the glove. It's like you know who it is. The King Of Music Forever Michael Joseph Jackson Long Live The Greatest Music Artist To Ever Live!😇🙌🏽👑❤️💕🌟(MJ wasn’t just the Biggest in the 80’s but in his entire career y’all gotta React to sum more MJ PERIOD! He dominated the music industry nobody was close to that man he was/is on another stratosphere from his Jackson 5/The Jacksons days to his Solo career etc.)

@mikeortiz6008

2 жыл бұрын

Right and people nowadays think it's Justin Bieber or some other awful singer who wished they could fit one of Michael's talented shoes!

@coursecorrection4105

2 жыл бұрын

The Jackson 5 on Ed Sullivan singing live for the first time is the greatest example of child singers. It’s amazing

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

And shit ugly Freak jacko without nose Was a racist and abuser

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Jacko wacko was garbage the most highly hyped overrated Freak ever

One of the greatest songs ever recorded. The amazing talent on stage made for a heavenly choir. If you don't get emotional during this then aren't human.

The 2 men behind this are rarely acknowledged anymore; the great Harry Belafonte (singer, actor & activist…going back to 1950s, black-listed in McCarthy era & close friend of MLK) & Ken Kragen (music manager, TV producer, activist & fund raiser) who, start to finish, did this project in under 3 months. After “Band Aid” (in the UK) did “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”, for African relief, Harry called Kragen, about the US doing something. Kragen got Lionel Ritchie & Kenny Rogers (he managed both), Stevie Wonder & Quincy Jones. Quincy got Michael Jackson & the project snowballed. Kragen is said to have had to turn away dozens of artists. It was Harry & Kragen who chose Lionel & Michael to write it, Quincy to conduct & produce, secured the talent, facilities, staff, etc. The core vocalists & studio musicians 1st recorded at Kenny Rogers studio. The “crowd” recording & video was an all-nighter at A&M Recording Studios, with many artists coming straight from the AMA Awards. It sold over 20 million copies. Fastest selling US pop single & 8th best-selling physical single in history. 1st single certified multi-platinum (4x). 3 Grammys, 1 AMA & a People’s Choice Award. Record sales & merch raised over $63 million (equal to $147 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa & the US. 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 (those who didn’t solo), alphabetical order; 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, Ruth Pointer & Smokey Robinson.

@SK-lk3iu

2 жыл бұрын

Wonder why I never saw Smokey???....have seen this many times!

@Salve01

2 жыл бұрын

If I remember right Price was the only invited artist that didn't show up for the recording.

@wnsafford1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@SK-lk3iu Do you spot him now? Much easier to see in the full size vid, but when they're panning the group, the 1st time he appears, he's just behind & slightly to the right of Stevie Wonder, in a black & gray sweater.

@wnsafford1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@Salve01 From what I gather, Prince agreed to it, then just didn't bother to show up. Reasons given vary (such as; he didn't like the song, he didn't want to record with others &/or he got mad when Bob Geldof called him a creep), but I haven't found a well sourced reason. Prince did donate a (solo) song for the album. Eddie Murphy was also asked to participate, but turned it down beforehand, because he was recording "Party All The Time." Supposedly, he later said, once he realized the importance of it, he "felt like an idiot."

@SK-lk3iu

2 жыл бұрын

@@wnsafford1854 Oh, snap! Is that him with the mustache? Hardly recognized him like that! LOL

You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse... It doesnt matter if you've listened a hundreds of times...always shakes to your very soul, what amazing combo of some of the greatest voices ever and these emotional melodies.

@hernanvillalta

3 ай бұрын

Uncover the voices behind the stars in the iconic song "We Are The World". A deep dive into the vocals that brought this global anthem to life. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnV9p9R9psnOYtY.html

You guys may have missed Harry Belfonte in the back row, a great musician and actor, and Dionne Warwick the greatest interpreter of Bacharach songs. I think there was a fleeting shot of Linsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and also Hall & Oates. Well done Quincy Jones for getting this all together.

@edprzydatek8398

2 жыл бұрын

Harry Bellefonte should have been given a solo. Not only a great singer but a true activist.

@wnsafford1854

2 жыл бұрын

@@edprzydatek8398 People mistakenly think this was a Quincy-Lionel-MJ project. It was actually Harry Belafonte & Ken Kragen who were in charge (they brought Lionel & Quincy on, chose Lionel & Michael to write the song, etc). So, the only reason the great Harry didn't have a solo is because he chose not to.

@rayseva1278

2 жыл бұрын

Dan Aykroyd was in there...as was Sheila E...Bette Midler...the Pointer Sisters....hell, Even Marlon, Tito, and Latoya Jackson! LOL!

@edprzydatek8398

2 жыл бұрын

@@wnsafford1854 Did not know that. Well, I said he was an activist. Heh. And a modest one, too. Thanks for the information.

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.

This is legendary... So many Icons and Legend, this is one of the greatest collaboration of all time... this song is forever goated

I graduated High school that year. Things were so much different!! THANKS for your reactions.✌✌✌

Yes Sir, and the cool part of this is that almost every single one of these Artist who sang lead parts in this song were at or near the top of their game when this was recorded. Every single one of these artist were super popular in their genre of music or had lasting careers in music. All of them set aside their egos and came together to work together to do this and the result was amazing and inspiring.

There was a sign put on the studio door that said "Leave your ego at the door", or something to the effect. Everyone did for the most part, and the results showed. My mom bought the full tape, which had lots of songs on it. I've heard this song like 200 times in my life. I admit it gets more impressive each time. Steve Perry, Cindi Lauper, Ray Charles and that back and forth between Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are the standouts to me. Be sure to check out, Band Aid - "Do They Know it's Christmas" from 1984. It is what spurred American artists to act.

@andreadeamon6419

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what it said - leave egos at the door ❤

@davidtullis2810

2 жыл бұрын

That's why Prince wasn't there.

Best part for me is Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder go back and forth at 5:24 in. .... and Ray Charles, just so much soul in Rays voice.

Up here in Canada we had our own anthem as well called Tears are not enough. And Geddy Lee from Rush Had a vocal spot as well.

@angelajakem366

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure he will recognize a few of our artists!

@miguelbotelho2613

2 жыл бұрын

For sure,the reason I mentioned Geddy is that he’s a big fan of Rush, but there were many great Canadian artists in that video.great decade glad I was around to experience it.

@jethro1963

2 жыл бұрын

The Making of Tears Are Not Enough, good doc kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJyassSphby-ZaQ.html

@damonhines8187

2 жыл бұрын

"Neil, You're a little flat." "That's my style, man." D

Hearing this song is great. Seeing all these artists together, arm in arm, swaying and singing it, is phenomenal.

There's a story that that group was trying to get this recorded and they kept messing up. It was getting late and Ray Charles stood up and told the group if they couldn't get it right that Stevie Wonder and him were going to drive everyone home. :)

@MrDarkMagnus

2 жыл бұрын

HaHaHa.. God I hope that's true. I did see a clip where the group of Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau having trouble. And Jarreau, the freakin' jazz vocalist was the one who kept screwing up.

@lydmarl.475

Жыл бұрын

@@MrDarkMagnus Hey easy on my y guy Al, hahaha

United we stand. Divided we fall. Dont fail to stand. 💖

@susanthompson8962

Жыл бұрын

"You've Got To Stand For Something or You'll Fall for Anything." Country western song by Aaron Tippin.

that many artist there, they where all so professional enough, that they did check their egos at the door. which was awesome.

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 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

@shawnsford7071

Жыл бұрын

I knew all the names but 2. But I know music they did just couldn't remember the names. James Ingram and Al Jarreau. Everyone in this song is an absolute legend!!

A room full of legends!!!

America at its best

@glastonbury4304

2 жыл бұрын

copied from the UK 👍💕

How can a composer or someone involved in music never have heard this song? Anyone in music should know ALL music. Especially this one. Glad you liked it. This song is iconic

@stevejoshua9536

2 жыл бұрын

No one knows ALL music. Not even you.

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Shit ugly Freak jacko without nose Was a racist and abuser

This is beautiful. So many great talents. This could not be done again. So many of these people are no longer with us.

I was 10 years old when this came out and got the full album (which I still have) for my birthday at my request. I remember that the proceeds from the sale of these albums went to feeding starving people in Ethiopia. Besides LOVING the song, I remember feeling good that my birthday present helped feed people on the other side of the world. So many great artists here and worth watching/listening to over and over again. It's also fun to look at the list of the artists singing in the choir who didn't get their own lines...but contributed none the less...Bette Midler, The Jackson 5, Latoya Jackson, Lindsey Buckingham (from Fleetwood Mac), the other half of Hall & Oates, so many others! Coming up on 40 years after this song was released and it still floors me everytime!

Cei mai mari artisti si cele mai bune voci din lume .Vor ramane in istoria muzicii catva fi pamantul .Altii dupa ei nu s-au mai nascut .Asta e si va ramane adearata muzica .Respect etern pt ei .

I feel you, Dee. I was alive when this was recorded & I've heard this hundreds of times, but it still gets me. I'm glad y'all reacted to this. 💙 from Texas.

I had this 45 record single when it came out. played it for my 6th grade xmas party at school.😀

Still cry everytime I hear this song 🎵 The night history was made...So many talented artists involved with this incredible song ❤

repeat and repeat whenever i listen goosebumps! !!so tough. Well done thanks for all of u guys.God bless you.People hold out hope for international help since two years ago.No one is come.We are the one but the world is not the one?

It still makes me emotional.

We are looking at music royalty and I cry a little ( or more) every time I watch a new reaction. I watched this when it premiered and cried that night too. Wow, it was a different time. And I saw at least 6 of them in concert over the years. I agree with you about the condition of our world now. We NEED to take hold of this feeling, this love of humanity and make it our focus; make it the path we follow for the sake of this amazing planet and all the opportunities to Make. It. Better. 👫👬👫👭👫🧑‍🤝‍🧑

*Chod and Dee* wasn't this something.!!! I remember the day this came out.! Stunning, just stunning..!

Thats what pure talent looks and sounds like 🎉😊

I remember when this came out. I Was 16 years old lovely time.

Here in the UK we had Do they Know it's Christmas ~ Band Aid 1984. i hope you have a look at Eivør - Falling Free (Live at the Old Theater in Torshavn) she is just class.Cheers and all the best from England .You and yours stay safe.

@scottcampbell2707

2 жыл бұрын

Also Ronnie James Dio pulled a bunch of heavy metal musicians together for "Hear'n'Aid" in 1986 to raise money for the famine in Africa.

Cyndi Lauper will always be the highlight of this song...to me.

how nice to see someone listen to this all the way thru before reacting, instead of pausing and hearing "whos this whos that! "

I have loved this song since it's debut! And I love your different reactions to it! She's so introspective and he's just happy with the sheer amount of talent!! You've made a subscriber out of me!!

9:03 Actually, out of the 45 artists that were part of the project, only ten have passed away. Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, June Pointer, Anita Pointer, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, and James Ingram.

@dunhill1

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot Bonnie Pointer, the founder of the Pointer Sisters group. RIP

@MChantal76

2 жыл бұрын

@@dunhill1 Bonnie had left the group before they participated in the project, so it was just June, Anita and Ruth.

@sylviaslydavis405

5 ай бұрын

Tina Turner too

I remember when this first aired on TV, it was worldwide and fantastic. They really raised a lot of money

@susanthompson8962

Жыл бұрын

They were holding hands across the world, in the video on tv.

@lorilxn1597

Жыл бұрын

@@susanthompson8962 I remember that now, didn't think about it. Thanks

@marlon-jl4ge

Жыл бұрын

Shit ugly Freak jacko without nose Was a racist and abuser

"We need prayer for the world" - well said.

The beauty of this song brings emotion.

I've liked this b4 but can I like it 100 more times!!!! This is just so beyond everything.

Brings back memories. What a great moment in time that was! Thanks.

Genius arrangement and conduction by Quincy Jones. Guy is a legend.

I was 9 when this premiered, I miss the 80's! Back then we had talented singers, now we have people doing something that hardly van be called singing!

We may never again equal the " greatest generation" but the 80's were an amazing time to be alive. I miss it so much You make a great looking couple. I wish you a life of happiness😊

Stevie & Bruce KILLED IT TOGETHER

There was a time when we in this country attempted to do great things for the best of reasons.

This song should be listened to every day. If you are in a bad mood or sulky, listen to this. I remember when it came out.

They actually did duplicate this, and it's not too shabby... We Are the World 25 for Haiti, has a lot of contemporary artist you're more likely to recognize. Btw, the fact that you appreciate Dylan made me smile. Also Springsteen always catches people off guard, he's The Boss for a reason. ❤

@allanjones1680

2 жыл бұрын

That duet part with Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen is the best.......

@susanconstable2113

2 жыл бұрын

I love Jamie Fox doing the Ray Charles part on that one

@Milkers777

2 жыл бұрын

What More Can I Give is better than the Hati Version of this

@cyberwolf_1013

2 жыл бұрын

The Haiti one is ok but its nowhere near as diverse in genre as the Original. That one had artists from rock, pop, country, soul and every mixture. Big star-studded names too. The 25th was way too many rap and rock headliners and was very much genre specific. The cause was still good though.

@cyberwolf_1013

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanconstable2113 didn't he play Ray in the biopic?

Beautiful reaction ❤ I always have a very emotional reaction when I hear this song. I have tried to say which person touched my heart more but I can never pick just one.

After she's sees them all once, then revisit this video...you'll appreciate it more...the meaning of this song is needed today more than ever...Pray for all of our planet's children. May God bless you and keep you.

Daily vitamin song. 👍💞

Steve Perry voice unmistakable

I know I am a little late on this but, there was another very big event to help. July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium in London Live Aid. That was a very big event and was televised all over in Live simulcast.

Quince Jones had a sign above the entrance to that studio that read "Check Your Egos At The Door".

La mejor canción del mundo y se grabó en sólo 10 horas...gracias a michael❤❤

Nothing cramps my bowels more than seeing and hearing Bruce Springsteen singing “we are the children”.

I was in high school when this song came out. I am a minority of that time so hearing ALL of these artists come together for a song, it blew my mind!!! It is songs like this that made your life a little better. You may deal with prejudice still, but it isn't on the same level that it was when this song came out!! I believe one of the many reasons this song was a success was because of MJ, since he wrote the song.

Thank you for this reaction. I wholeheartedly agree that the world needs this music right now. And I agree that the video is an amalgamation of the most influential talent in the music industry. Personally, this video popped up when I needed a good cry to say goodbye to my brother. This video has virtually ALL of the musicians I grew up listening to, and my brother and I would listen through the catalog of music that was in that room. He loved Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and a bunch of others. I grew musically because my brother got me excited about these musicians as a ten-year-old. My brother, in part, inspired me to earn a doctorate in music theory/comp. Thank you for the connection from a musician's perspective as well.

The greatest collaboration of all of time ! Wrote an sung by the greatests !!

The man standing by Harry Belafonte is comic actor Dan Ackroyd. Dan was one of the early SNL cast members. And an awesome musician as well. He was half of SNL music/comedy duo the Blues Brothers with John Belushi. And in the middle of it all is 60's voice of his generation and counter-culture icon, Bob Dylan. FYI - his son Jakob Dylan fronted 90's singing sensation group The Wallflowers. Michael Jackson wrote this song and it was produced by Quincy Jones. Like others in the day, I counted down the days to watch it's debut on MTV or VH1. I don't remember which one. The pairing of Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was genius. Their voices contrasted beautifully.

Damn I'm sobbing.

2 verses in and already grinning. Very cute. Love ur hair ma'am

The Uk had "feed the world" ,the U S A had "We are the world".Just so emotive ,both of them.Loved your reactions.x

Best part was Quincy put a sign on the door to the room....Check Your Ego at the Door....

The greatest collection of artists collaborating on one track ever and rolling out Ray Charles to shut it down was a masterstroke

I love that shes getting emotional watching this

The happiness that shows ever time he sees MJ :)

So many distinct voices of the 80's. Even back then listening to this song it's like you were listening to your favorite part from each one of their songs. Its just as incredible today as the day it was released.

This was a singular moment in time. For aging Boomers and Gen Xers like me, this song was a very emotional one as the Ethiopian famine was beyond horrendous. When I first saw it as a 16 yr old, it gave me tears of joy, but when I see it now, I'm saddened by all those we've lost. Ray Charles, Michael Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Harry Belafonte, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, the Pointer sisters and now Tina. I know younger generations aren't really connected to this song or these legends, but they'll always matter.

yes John,, 30 years later or so i still weeep from seeing my childhood stars come together in an unprecedented moment in history to say,,,, we will stand up together and help our fellow man through these words in this song,, God bless them all

We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance) 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 “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

I’m not much of a lip reader, but when Bruce hit that first “We are the world”, her eye brows raised and she said “oh my god, that voice”, and yes, I agree 100%

l thought 'Do they know it's Christmas' was an earsore after hearing it for a hundred times until l heard 'We are the world' just once.

@Macilmoyle

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The ironic thing is that the refrain in 'Do They Know it's Christmas?' was "Feed the world", to which the US response was "We are the world" 😀

@coursecorrection4105

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Are we denigrating the work of black American artists who worked to come together for their brothers and sisters in Africa? If you look at it from that perspective you see the connection

@seanscanlon9067

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@@coursecorrection4105 I think that you will find that there were white artists involved too.

It's ok to cry 😪 need that togetherness today!!!!!!

The fact that they were simply the greatest artists of the time is surprising to think of doing

You should have your wife react to, Do They Know Its Christmas, which is for the same cause, which is British artists, about a year before this one. It has Bono, Duran Duran, sting, George Michael, Boy George, and many others.

I can't hear this without crying

I could see her working those face muscles in the epic battle against her tears, it was a good fight and she was victorious(at least on camera, I saw a camera cut). :)

I was born in 1973 and I feel so blessed to have lived through the 1980s and 1990s, when we truly had some of the best vocal artists of all time! Some of my absolute favourites are: We Are The World Voices That Care One Moment in Time Whitney Houston’s Star Spangled Banner Black and White Total Eclipse of the Heart Say You, Say Me Hello Piano Man That’s What Friends Are For I’m so glad that you folks got to hear this song ‘cause 40 years later and I still love it! Sending you both lotsa love & aloha from Honolulu to your entire ohana! 😁🤙🏾 ♥️🌈☀️ (just Hawai’i symbols)

First time to your channel. I am glad that I picked this song to watch. We could all see your wife getting emotional to it. That's what it was meant to do. And you are right, we should play this all the time to get people to put aside their differences and reach a common goal of TRULY helping one another. You've gained a subscriber as I love honest, heartfelt reactions. Thanks. Great reaction video.

THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR should absolutely be next.

In order of appearance: Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Bill Joel [with a beard], Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles. 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 The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson Director: Quincy Jones Musicians included: 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

It did happen again. We Are the World 25, recorded for Haiti, was released February 12th 2010. :)

That was awesome. I'm enjoying you introducing her to your favorites

It was so cool watching your wife’s face glow more and more as the song went on…you could actually see how much she enjoyed the song over time. That was awesome! 😄

I was 16 when this came out. This song still gives me goose bumps. The talent here--wow.

Great video to show your lovely wife, Dee, it’s a great video and song that will live on for generations