It always saddens and disappoints me that younger people don't know who these legends are. But mj is often the only one thry know. None of your artists today woukd exist without these legends lighting the wy. V wat
Or, it's an opportunity to connect with this generation and share all the names and bridge the divide so this legacy lives on. I'd guess Stevie would do that. I am so glad this generation is using this forum to discover soul-feeding music with the older generation graciously guiding them. Much better than what the music industry has done. : )
It is absolutely nuts to me that those are the only people that were recognized. I was born in 89, this was made far before my time and I still recognized Cindy Lauper, Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, a bunch of Jackson siblings, not to mention the ones that were recognized. These are legends!
Your awesome!!! As a person that was a late teen when that was made, I appreciate that you know these great singers... It was great getting bombarded with great hits from all these great talents.. Wish you were there to witness it with us....
But did you notice Dan Aykroid,The actor/singer from the Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters?Standing in the back wearing a suit and tie.I am unfortunately old enough to recognize every one of them.I posted the list above.I may be old but I got to witness truly legendary artists.lol
Yes,that's true . Michael Jackson is definitely one and only greatest singer, dancer and entertainer of all time.The king of music and dance.👑 Rip king we miss you.😭
@@ozlemyildirim3734 if look at Michael Jackson catalog he only has writing credit on about 60% of it specially the early solo albums even less as for dance move most of hes move are Bob Fosse rip off (watch your tube snake in the grass) by the way the Moonwalk was invented in the 1930s
@@RobSimmons19 The real beauty is this was not a Group...each of them were either Grammy winning, number one hit, gold or platinum recording artists..that all put aside their egos to come together and make this one song and they all did it for free they all loved & respected each other...The good old days. NEVER has there been this level of talent for one performance.... I do suggest young man you use your platform to expand your music education from that era....if you like music its worth your time I will help you with the participants... 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 • 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
Even after some 30 odd years, I still get chills when I listen to this song.......This song gave up hope, love, togetherness, and above all, opened our hearts to giving to people in need ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
This was after the grammys that night and there was a sign above the door of the studio that said ' leave your egos at the door ' …...so many showed up .
And to all those people laughing about his comment on Eddie Murphy? Just because you are OLD doesn't make you wise... He is respectfully offering his comments, opinions, and best guesses of the artists. GROW UP, PEOPLE! Perhaps YOU should show the "ACCEPTANCE " the song (and the reviewer) intended. (General Disgust). People...
He figured it out towards the end. Yes stevie wonder. And this is a song we need today. We all in this together. People need to cut the crap. We knew unity back then. Great song to bring us all together. :)
Watching this in London UK at 2 : 36 am and did wonder how someone of your age could know Ray but not Stevie, but then in fairness you redeemed yourself, so well done lol
I'm glad that you were well impressed of Michael and not trying to ignore him through all those famous music '80 icons. It's beautiful how this generation still love him even if he's not on Earth,unfortunately❤ His music will live forever 🎶
A who’s who of the best of the best at that time. And most are artists whose music is still influential and loved. And many are well over 60 yrs old now.....and some are still touring.....
I'm an 81' baby. And I'm I a full encyclopedia about this song, each artists, and the reason the song was written. But you just have to react to *WE ARE THE WORLD: FULL DOCUMENTERY* or watch it in your own and then I'll give you every name of the artists involved, and their best song. Since you already know Michael, Stevie, and Charles, I'll add them anyway. I'd go through them but in z seoperate time. It'll take me forever if I do it now and it'll extend the comment box too long and that's boarding for anyone to read. Love the reaction. Keep it coming.
So much talent in a room, makes me cry every time! You have you search for the version on TH-cam who has the names for some learning and then go for Do they know it's Christmas that is the British version! 😎
These are the elite of the music industry back in the day when people could actually sing without the assistance of autotune. This song was done as a fundraiser for the starving in Africa due to a horrific drought. Look up each of these artists and enjoy your journey through the greats of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
Here are the solo artist parts, in order of appearance. I’m typing this from memory, because when you are a child of the 80’s, real music means something and you are able to: 01). Lionel Ritchie 02). STEVIE WONDER. I’ll type his name again: STEVIE WONDER 03). Paul Simon 04). Kenny Rodgers 05). James Ingram 06). Tina “fucking” Turner 07). Billy Joel 08). Michael Jackson 09). Diana “Lady Boss” Ross 10). Dionne Warwick 11). Willy Nelson 12). Al Jarreau 13). Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen 14). Kenny “Footloose” Loggins 15). Steve “Don’t Stop Believing” Perry 16). Daryl Hall 17). Michael Jackson (again) 18). Huey “and the News” Lewis 19). Cyndi Lauper 20). Kim “Bette Davis Eyes” Carnes
55 Lionel Richie 1:08 Stevie Wonder 1:11 Paul Simon 1:30 Kenny Rogers 1:43 James Ingram 1:50 Tina Turner 1:55 Billy Joel Michael of course 2:26 Diana Ross 2:42 Dionne Warwick (Whitney Houston's first cousin) 2:50 Willie Nelson 3:02 Al Jarreau 3:08 Bruce Springsteen 3:38 Kenny Loggins 3:35 Steve Perry 3:50 Daryl Hall (from Hall & Oates) Michael again 4:03 Huey Lewis 4:07 Cyndi Lauper 4:16 Kim Carnes Before the video skipped to Bruce and Stevie again, it was Bob Dylan and Ray Charles 5:00 Bruce and Stevie again 6:22 James Ingram again Ending of course with Mr. Ray Charles again at 6:32
"I've heard Michael Jackson is in this" ROFLMAO - yeah he and Quincy jones and Lionel I think wrote this then got everyone in on it the night of the American music awards to come to A&M Records studio; Eddie is not in this video- that was Stevie wonder
Beautiful song, a great message which is much needed now. Sadly there are a few who passed on that performed in this song and they will be missed: Waylon Jennings (sang in the chorus: 2002), Ray Charles (2004), Michael Jackson (2009), Al Jarreau (2017), James Ingram (2019), and Kenny Rogers (2020).
Every single person there was responsible for selling millions (yes, with an 's'!) of albums and/or movie-tickets! This was released on 45-vinyl with the proceeds going to fight a series of famines that Africa was having then (1985). I bought a couple copies myself. It also sold as a music video on VHS. If I remember correctly, they also put on a concert that was broadcast live, and you could call in to a number and pledge money for famine-relief! An early form of 'social-media fund-raising'! . . . I call this 'The $12 Billion Dollar Chorus', because that probably ended up being their 'Total Net Worth'! Of course, MJ himself ended up being half of that by himself! But even the most minor of them (Kim Carnes, the pretty, young-seeming long-haired blonde gal) probably ended up being worth 20-30 million dollars! . . . But the *names!* Ray Charles! Stevie Wonder! Bruce Springsteen! Kenny Rogers! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Steve Perry! Diana Ross! Paul Simon! Tina Turner! Willie Nelson! the entire Jackson clan, including MJ, of course! Kenny Logins! Lionel Ritchie (of course)! The Pointer Sisters! Bette Midler! Al Jarreau! Cyndi Lauper! Huey Lewis! Smokey Robinson! Billy Joel! Harry Belafonte! Hall & Oates! Sheila E.! ... & more!
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 Quincy Jones -- conductor
Hey Rob Simmons your comment about Eddie Murphy is very interesting.I learned recently that Eddie Murphy was invited to participate in the USA For Africa-We are the World video.He had declined because he was going to work on another video.According to Wikipedia.org.,he said he regretted not participating.
Solo performances In order: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder (not Eddie Murphy lol), Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, obviously Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry (Journey), Darryl Hall (Hall & Oates), MJ again, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen again, James Ingram again and Ray Charles. Hope that helps.
Thanks for pointing the artists out, I recognized some of them like Kenny Loggins, Dan Akyord, and Kenny Rogers, to name a few. But I couldn't think of their names off the top of my head.
🌟 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 • 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 🌟 R.I.P those ARTISTS that have passed ... Stay Safe 😷 & 💗 Much Love ~😈🔺🦋
This is Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Dion Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Steve perry, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Kim Carnes, Cindy Loper, Latoya Jackson on and on and on...Michael J and Lionel Richie wrote the song......45 artist sang this together.
We Are The World - All The Singers 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 John Oates Quincy Jones La Toya Jackson Bob Dylan Anita Pointer Harry Belafonte Dan Aykroyd Ray Charles Bette Midler Jeffrey Osborne Lindsey Buckingham Ruth Pointer June Pointer Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Jackie Jackson Mario Cipollina Sean Hopper Johnny Colla Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sheila E. Bob Geldof Waylon Jennings Smokey Robinson
I get how much everyone loves Michael Jackson...I bought Thriller too...but compared to all the other talent in that room he was just a babe in the woods. Back in the days when you actually had talent and didn't have to use autotune. Nobody recognizes Paul Simon, James Ingram or Dionne Warwick.
Ray Charles,James Ingram Dianna Ross,Kenny Rogers Huey Lewis and The News,Paul Simon Steve Perry,The guy you though was Eddie Murphy is Stevie Wonder Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Ritchie Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles Bob Dylan, Lindsay Buckingham Cyndi Lauper,Quincy Jones Billy Joel,The pointer Sisters Tina Turner,Latoya Jackson The Jackson 5,Daryl Hall and Oats(Hall and Oates) Sheila E,Al Jarreau Jeffrey Osborne,Kim Karnes Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson The actor Dan Aykroid(in the back wearing a suit and tie)Kenny Loggins,Paul Simon,Waylon Jennings Bob Geldof.Thats a whole lotta tallant in a little room.
**SINGERS IN ORDER** LIONEL RICHIE STEVY WONDER PAUL SIMON KENNY ROGERS JAMES INGRAM TINA TURNER BILLY JOEL MICHAEL JACKSON DIANNA ROSS DEON WARWICK WILLY NELSON AL GERO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN KENNY LOGINS STEVE PERRY DARYLE HALL MICHAEL JACKSON HUEY LEWIS CINDY LAUPER KIM KARNS CHORUS BOB DYLAN CHORUS RAY CHARLES DUO ( STEVY WONDER & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ) CHORUS JAMES INGRAM RAY CHARLES There were other greats also in this video such as DAN AKAROYD John Oats THE JACKSON FIVE including Latoya Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Pointer Sisters, Jeff Osborn, Bet Mitler, Harry Belafonte and a few others.
Stevie Wonder on the left...that guy right there is Bruce Springsteen...it is ok you did not know the artists....your young and check out the video where they list the artist's names on it when you have some time....that's called gaining music knowledge and we all need to do that...thank you for your reaction
We all make mistakes. No worries! "Do They Know It's Christmas," by Band Aid came first. (UK) USA and Canada both released songs to help aid the famine in Ethiopia. "We Are the World," by USA for Africa. (USA) "Tears Are Not Enough," Northern Lights. (Canada) You should react to the other songs! Then, "Live Aid!" My favorite performance? Queen, "Radio GaGa!" Watch the audience and Freddie Mercury interact! They were able to raise a lot of money for the famine in Africa.
That's stevie wonder to the left of lionel Ritchie Michael Jackson and lionel Ritchie wrote it the song....list of artists..lionel Ritchie, stevie wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Kenny loggins, hewy Lewis, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick ,Al Jabor Willie Nelson, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, steve Perry from the band journey, john hall from hall and oats..Bob Gildoff, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles soloists.. in choir, pointer sisters 3 of Michael Jackson's brothers and his sister Latoya Jackson and smokey Robinson and Bette Midler..and theother guy from hall and oats in choir also harry belofonte. Strangely Dan aykroyd the actor. Directed by Quincy Jones producer.
There was probably more talent in that room that night than there is in the whole music industry today.
Got that right!
Absolutely
That is 100% true!
Amen....totally agree
It always saddens and disappoints me that younger people don't know who these legends are. But mj is often the only one thry know. None of your artists today woukd exist without these legends lighting the wy.
V wat
'Is that Eddie Murphy on the left?'
Me: *gets my bag and leave*
That's exactly what I said
Dafuck wrong with this dude 😂
Or, it's an opportunity to connect with this generation and share all the names and bridge the divide so this legacy lives on. I'd guess Stevie would do that. I am so glad this generation is using this forum to discover soul-feeding music with the older generation graciously guiding them. Much better than what the music industry has done. : )
lmaoooooo,i love this song but the comment lol
5 D~ Exactly. This guy is young and has never seen the video.
It is absolutely nuts to me that those are the only people that were recognized. I was born in 89, this was made far before my time and I still recognized Cindy Lauper, Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Lionel Richie, Kenny Rogers, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, a bunch of Jackson siblings, not to mention the ones that were recognized. These are legends!
Your awesome!!! As a person that was a late teen when that was made, I appreciate that you know these great singers... It was great getting bombarded with great hits from all these great talents.. Wish you were there to witness it with us....
But did you notice Dan Aykroid,The actor/singer from the Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters?Standing in the back wearing a suit and tie.I am unfortunately old enough to recognize every one of them.I posted the list above.I may be old but I got to witness truly legendary artists.lol
Al jarreau, james ingram , the pointer sisters, sheila E, Kim Carnes, dan aykroyd lol. too many
He knows nothing about music before 2000 looks like
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song
Two very talented artists! Thanks for sharing that!
Yes,that's true . Michael Jackson is definitely one and only greatest singer, dancer and entertainer of all time.The king of music and dance.👑 Rip king we miss you.😭
@@ozlemyildirim3734 if look at Michael Jackson catalog he only has writing credit on about 60% of it specially the early solo albums even less as for dance move most of hes move are Bob Fosse rip off (watch your tube snake in the grass) by the way the Moonwalk was invented in the 1930s
Daniella Stuart ??? Nobody asked?
@@serixskylark and point is and remember this is an open forum site
47 famous artists, combined net worth billions and billions.
That is a lot of money! We need more groups of famous artists like this
Will never see a collaboration like this ever again
@@RobSimmons19 The real beauty is this was not a Group...each of them were either Grammy winning, number one hit, gold or platinum recording artists..that all put aside their egos to come together and make this one song and they all did it for free they all loved & respected each other...The good old days. NEVER has there been this level of talent for one performance.... I do suggest young man you use your platform to expand your music education from that era....if you like music its worth your time I will help you with the participants...
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
• 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
Cryinggg 😂😂 at Eddie Murphy? LMAOO
My bad!
@@RobSimmons19 and btw, eddie murphy does an impersanation of stevie wnoder thats on point on snl. Its hilarious.
Only person he knew was mj
This guy did not know anyone it’s astounding to me that these people don’t know any of these incredible legends
@@Mckatt2 same here. Unreal. So many legends in this video
Even after some 30 odd years, I still get chills when I listen to this song.......This song gave up hope, love, togetherness, and above all, opened our hearts to giving to people in need ❤️ 💛 💙 💜
That’s Stevie wonder not Eddie Murphy lmfaoooo
Mariposa LMAO
LOL! My bad!
Mariposa yes!
And is that jackie chan singing?
@@victorvillardo steve perry
Steve Perry’s part was absolutely beautiful
Love everyone in this but Ray Charles was so cool.
Steve Perry's part is really distinct
Hahahahaha ,is that Eddie Murphy? Poor Stevie Wonder he wasn' t recognized. : )
To be fair, I don't think Stevie Wonder could pick the two out of a crowd either.
@@OodldoodlNoodlesocks Dammit, you got there first. Well-played.
He realised towards the end at 5:22
this man really just said eddie murphy hahahahahah
I got happy when he said "Ray Charles??" Yes!!
This was after the grammys that night and there was a sign above the door of the studio that said ' leave your egos at the door ' …...so many showed up .
actually after the american music awards and what does 'leave your egos at the door
i don't really undesstand engglish
And to all those people laughing about his comment on Eddie Murphy?
Just because you are OLD doesn't make you wise...
He is respectfully offering his comments, opinions, and best guesses of the artists.
GROW UP, PEOPLE!
Perhaps YOU should show the "ACCEPTANCE " the song (and the reviewer) intended.
(General Disgust).
People...
Cyndi Lauper is my favorite part.
He figured it out towards the end. Yes stevie wonder. And this is a song we need today. We all in this together. People need to cut the crap. We knew unity back then. Great song to bring us all together. :)
One of the greatest music moments of all time
I agree, we need more epic team ups lie this
No. Doris McAdams shaded it.
A room full of legends. They would always play this song in elementary school. So many memories.❤️❤️❤️
Quincy Jones got it together and was director in front. Bruce Springsteen was the guy you couldn't remember his name.
''is that Eddie Murphy on the left''
My bad
Almost closed this video after he said that, but like this song too much!
Eddie Murphy did have song called my girl likes to party all the time.. It was pretty popular for about 2 seconds
@@RobSimmons19 its all good. At least you're listening to it now and seems like you appreciate it.
Watching this in London UK at 2 : 36 am and did wonder how someone of your age could know Ray but not Stevie, but then in fairness you redeemed yourself, so well done lol
I'm glad that you were well impressed of Michael and not trying to ignore him through all those famous music '80 icons. It's beautiful how this generation still love him even if he's not on Earth,unfortunately❤ His music will live forever 🎶
He was way more famous than all of those people, though I love them all
@@claricelyles8398 indeed ❤
A who’s who of the best of the best at that time. And most are artists whose music is still influential and loved. And many are well over 60 yrs old now.....and some are still touring.....
I'm Cry now, this song is Beautiful
It definitely is!
I was so afraid you weren't going to recognize Michael lol
They definitely should re release this song
Bruce Springsteen singing with Stevie Wonder at 5:30
I feel old... and SOOOO GLAD all of you reacting are seeing real art
.....bless 🇨🇦🌬🎵
No need to feel that way. Everyone should hear this timeless song
@@RobSimmons19 tears of good :)) bless. 🇨🇦🌬🙏
@@RobSimmons19 im not that sad ;) ...middle age rocks out 😼🎵🎸🇨🇦🌬
I'm an 81' baby. And I'm I a full encyclopedia about this song, each artists, and the reason the song was written. But you just have to react to *WE ARE THE WORLD: FULL DOCUMENTERY* or watch it in your own and then I'll give you every name of the artists involved, and their best song. Since you already know Michael, Stevie, and Charles, I'll add them anyway. I'd go through them but in z seoperate time. It'll take me forever if I do it now and it'll extend the comment box too long and that's boarding for anyone to read. Love the reaction. Keep it coming.
Lord have mercy..this reaction though😏Steve Perry & Cyndi Lauper’s voice♥️
So true. The video of them working the song out is awesome.
So much talent in a room, makes me cry every time! You have you search for the version on TH-cam who has the names for some learning and then go for Do they know it's Christmas that is the British version! 😎
There is a lot of talent in that video indeed! Is Band Aid the group for the xmas song you recommended, because I did that one
Every singer is instantly recognized , you are seeing and hearing the top singers in the world. Look up who sang in this video..1985....
These are the elite of the music industry back in the day when people could actually sing without the assistance of autotune. This song was done as a fundraiser for the starving in Africa due to a horrific drought. Look up each of these artists and enjoy your journey through the greats of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
Each and every one of the singer's are famous
I laughed so hard when you said Eddie murphy hahahahah
My bad
Michael has a solo version
I'll have to check that out
I always watch these video just to watch people's faces when Bruce comes in
I've viewed many of these reactions to this song. I feel for Paul Simon and Billy Joel ... they are rarely recognized.
How do you not know most of these people
"They're all great singers".😁😁
They had to be. At the time of recording, all the soloists had registered at least one No.1 on the US Singles chart.
Thanks for the info!
@@RobSimmons19 You're very welcome👍🏿👍🏿
Here are the solo artist parts, in order of appearance. I’m typing this from memory, because when you are a child of the 80’s, real music means something and you are able to:
01). Lionel Ritchie
02). STEVIE WONDER. I’ll type his name again: STEVIE WONDER
03). Paul Simon
04). Kenny Rodgers
05). James Ingram
06). Tina “fucking” Turner
07). Billy Joel
08). Michael Jackson
09). Diana “Lady Boss” Ross
10). Dionne Warwick
11). Willy Nelson
12). Al Jarreau
13). Bruce “The Boss” Springsteen
14). Kenny “Footloose” Loggins
15). Steve “Don’t Stop Believing” Perry
16). Daryl Hall
17). Michael Jackson (again)
18). Huey “and the News” Lewis
19). Cyndi Lauper
20). Kim “Bette Davis Eyes” Carnes
55 Lionel Richie
1:08 Stevie Wonder
1:11 Paul Simon
1:30 Kenny Rogers
1:43 James Ingram
1:50 Tina Turner
1:55 Billy Joel
Michael of course
2:26 Diana Ross
2:42 Dionne Warwick (Whitney Houston's first cousin)
2:50 Willie Nelson
3:02 Al Jarreau
3:08 Bruce Springsteen
3:38 Kenny Loggins
3:35 Steve Perry
3:50 Daryl Hall (from Hall & Oates)
Michael again
4:03 Huey Lewis
4:07 Cyndi Lauper
4:16 Kim Carnes
Before the video skipped to Bruce and Stevie again, it was Bob Dylan and Ray Charles
5:00 Bruce and Stevie again
6:22 James Ingram again
Ending of course with Mr. Ray Charles again at 6:32
What a great song, love the reaction!
"I've heard Michael Jackson is in this" ROFLMAO - yeah he and Quincy jones and Lionel I think wrote this then got everyone in on it the night of the American music awards to come to A&M Records studio; Eddie is not in this video- that was Stevie wonder
All the men and women sounded different back then. They sound the same today.
I'm glad you redeemed yourself towards the end and realised that it was Stevie 😂😂
Beautiful song, a great message which is much needed now. Sadly there are a few who passed on that performed in this song and they will be missed: Waylon Jennings (sang in the chorus: 2002), Ray Charles (2004), Michael Jackson (2009), Al Jarreau (2017), James Ingram (2019), and Kenny Rogers (2020).
Every single person there was responsible for selling millions (yes,
with an 's'!) of albums and/or movie-tickets! This was released on
45-vinyl with the proceeds going to fight a series of famines that
Africa was having then (1985). I bought a couple copies myself. It also
sold as a music video on VHS. If I remember correctly, they also put on
a concert that was broadcast live, and you could call in to a number and
pledge money for famine-relief! An early form of 'social-media fund-raising'!
. . . I call this 'The $12 Billion Dollar Chorus', because that probably ended
up being their 'Total Net Worth'! Of course, MJ himself ended up being half
of that by himself! But even the most minor of them (Kim Carnes, the pretty,
young-seeming long-haired blonde gal) probably ended up being worth
20-30 million dollars!
. . . But the *names!* Ray Charles! Stevie Wonder! Bruce Springsteen!
Kenny Rogers! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Steve Perry! Diana Ross!
Paul Simon! Tina Turner! Willie Nelson! the entire Jackson clan,
including MJ, of course! Kenny Logins! Lionel Ritchie (of course)!
The Pointer Sisters! Bette Midler! Al Jarreau! Cyndi Lauper! Huey Lewis!
Smokey Robinson! Billy Joel! Harry Belafonte! Hall & Oates! Sheila E.!
... & more!
One of my all-time favorite songs EVER!
I have to say, watching you watch the video was quite entertaining. I am glad you enjoyed the song so much.
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 Quincy Jones -- conductor
Hey Rob, you seeme like a nice guy! Thumbs up for that. Please look all those artists up! You will enjoy. Greetings from Germany.
Hey Rob Simmons
your comment about Eddie Murphy is very interesting.I learned recently that Eddie Murphy was invited to participate in the USA For Africa-We are the World video.He had declined because he was going to work on another video.According to Wikipedia.org.,he said he regretted not participating.
It was popular and written in 198? ....I appreciate that you watch the older stuff...lotta young men wouldn't ....some good stuff we had!
Solo performances In order: Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder (not Eddie Murphy lol), Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, obviously Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry (Journey), Darryl Hall (Hall & Oates), MJ again, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen again, James Ingram again and Ray Charles. Hope that helps.
That's priceless 😂😂😂
The guy singing with Stevie Wonder at the end that you ask who was it was Bruce Springsteen
They are all very popular and good singers.. sadly you recognize only a few. Stevie Wonder!! Come on! :D ..but great thing you watch it!
Bruce Springsteen was the big voice with Stevie!
Thanks for pointing the artists out, I recognized some of them like Kenny Loggins, Dan Akyord, and Kenny Rogers, to name a few. But I couldn't think of their names off the top of my head.
I think Stevie Wonder didn’t see that coming!!!
(Eddie Murphy, OMG)
I don't think he did
I was six when this came out. My Mom got me the LP. I still have it. 5:39 Bruce Springsteen. Lol
Another good collaboration is Country artists now, then and forever
Can you imagine the caravan of limos pulling up to the studio!
No kidding or the number of body guards!
The first time you've heard this song? Dude, where tf have you been living?
🌟 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 • 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 🌟 R.I.P those ARTISTS that have passed ... Stay Safe 😷 & 💗 Much Love ~😈🔺🦋
Thank you so much for posting this, it is really appreciated:)
eddie killed it at the end
Eddie Murphy my good... HAHAHA
I'm still embarrassed by that!
@@RobSimmons19 No problem man, it's very funny..
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Eddie Murphy 🤣
Beautiful song nice reaction
I'm glad you enjoyed my reaction! And it is a beautiful song. Thank you!
This is Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, Dion Warwick, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Billy Joel, Quincy Jones, Steve perry, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Kim Carnes, Cindy Loper, Latoya Jackson on and on and on...Michael J and Lionel Richie wrote the song......45 artist sang this together.
Thanks for providing the list!
Since you reacted to we are the world, react to heal the world
Added to the list.
Mj forever the one and only king of music
We Are The World - All The Singers
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
John Oates
Quincy Jones
La Toya Jackson
Bob Dylan
Anita Pointer
Harry Belafonte
Dan Aykroyd
Ray Charles
Bette Midler
Jeffrey Osborne
Lindsey Buckingham
Ruth Pointer
June Pointer
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Jackie Jackson
Mario Cipollina
Sean Hopper
Johnny Colla
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Waylon Jennings
Smokey Robinson
Bruce Springsteen with Stevie...so much talent in 1 room
So many famous names...
Fire and Ice 🎵♥️🎶👍✌️
bruce Springsteen is the one with the scratchy voice singing where he and Stevie are in the shot
They are singing the teachings of the Baha'i Faith and they don't know it ....! .. "The world is one country and mankind its citizens."
5:37 Bruce Springsteen.
I get how much everyone loves Michael Jackson...I bought Thriller too...but compared to all the other talent in that room he was just a babe in the woods. Back in the days when you actually had talent and didn't have to use autotune. Nobody recognizes Paul Simon, James Ingram or Dionne Warwick.
Rolling Stone's minute by minute breakdown: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/we-are-the-world-a-minute-by-minute-breakdown-54619/
Ray Charles,James Ingram
Dianna Ross,Kenny Rogers
Huey Lewis and The News,Paul Simon
Steve Perry,The guy you though was Eddie Murphy is Stevie Wonder
Bruce Springsteen, Lionel Ritchie
Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson
Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles
Bob Dylan, Lindsay Buckingham
Cyndi Lauper,Quincy Jones
Billy Joel,The pointer Sisters
Tina Turner,Latoya Jackson
The Jackson 5,Daryl Hall and Oats(Hall and Oates)
Sheila E,Al Jarreau
Jeffrey Osborne,Kim Karnes
Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson
The actor Dan Aykroid(in the back wearing a suit and tie)Kenny Loggins,Paul Simon,Waylon Jennings
Bob Geldof.Thats a whole lotta tallant in a little room.
So many famous stars...there has to be more talent in that music video than in all of the music industry today
**SINGERS IN ORDER**
LIONEL RICHIE
STEVY WONDER
PAUL SIMON
KENNY ROGERS
JAMES INGRAM
TINA TURNER
BILLY JOEL
MICHAEL JACKSON
DIANNA ROSS
DEON WARWICK
WILLY NELSON
AL GERO
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
KENNY LOGINS
STEVE PERRY
DARYLE HALL
MICHAEL JACKSON
HUEY LEWIS
CINDY LAUPER
KIM KARNS
CHORUS
BOB DYLAN
CHORUS
RAY CHARLES
DUO ( STEVY WONDER & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN )
CHORUS
JAMES INGRAM
RAY CHARLES
There were other greats also in this video such as DAN AKAROYD John Oats THE JACKSON FIVE including Latoya Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Pointer Sisters, Jeff Osborn, Bet Mitler, Harry Belafonte and a few others.
Thanks for sharing the list of singers!
Bruce Sprinsteen singing with Stevie Wonder
Darrell Hall, Shelia E., Harry Bellafonte...
Stevie Wonder on the left...that guy right there is Bruce Springsteen...it is ok you did not know the artists....your young and check out the video where they list the artist's names on it when you have some time....that's called gaining music knowledge and we all need to do that...thank you for your reaction
Listening during #Quarantine2020
I am glad you liked that song & am going to cut ya some slack for not knowing more of the talent that was in this song.
Thank you for doing that, most of the other viewers we're teasing me for it.
No sweat. I am glad to see younger people expanding their music exposure.
Bruce Springstein did the duet with Stevie Wonder
Fun fact: Eddie Murphy passed on this, and is still kicking himself over it.
Thanks for letting me know. I would regret it too if I were him.
You heard Michael Jackson is in this video? He organised and wrote this whole thing dude 😂😂
Along with lionel richie was his idea
LMAO. He got three right. Thats more than nothing. hahahahaha
Who doesn't know who Stevie Wonder is?
Al Jerreau, Kenny Loggins...
1:01 The one and only Kenny Rogers
The Musical Avengers
We all make mistakes. No worries!
"Do They Know It's Christmas," by Band Aid came first. (UK)
USA and Canada both released songs to help aid the famine in Ethiopia.
"We Are the World," by USA for Africa. (USA)
"Tears Are Not Enough," Northern Lights. (Canada)
You should react to the other songs!
Then, "Live Aid!"
My favorite performance? Queen, "Radio GaGa!" Watch the audience and Freddie Mercury interact!
They were able to raise a lot of money for the famine in Africa.
Added to the list
@@RobSimmons19 With all the songs I am suggesting, you are going to be very busy! 😊
For all of you laughen about the Eddie comment he did have a song out called my girl likes to party all the time. So he did sing just not in this
its a good song with Rick James.
This was an invite-only room full of grammy-winners and/or music legends. Not sure why Eddie would be there.
This dude said eddie murphy..
the singer with stevie wonder is the boss
That's stevie wonder to the left of lionel Ritchie Michael Jackson and lionel Ritchie wrote it the song....list of artists..lionel Ritchie, stevie wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Kenny loggins, hewy Lewis, Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick ,Al Jabor Willie Nelson, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, steve Perry from the band journey, john hall from hall and oats..Bob Gildoff, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles soloists.. in choir, pointer sisters 3 of Michael Jackson's brothers and his sister Latoya Jackson and smokey Robinson and Bette Midler..and theother guy from hall and oats in choir also harry belofonte. Strangely Dan aykroyd the actor. Directed by Quincy Jones producer.
Good imitation Live Aid. Course you can't have the Brits & Sir Bob stealing the lead.
Eddie Murphy? Really? Stevie Wonder is an icon how can you not know who he is