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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
Didn't know Phil Collins was on this. So Geldof and him were the only ones on both this and Do They Know it's Christmas?
thanks for posting this 🎵✔️🌰
You know the time stamp isn't the same for them lol
@@hartjh14 Phil Collins wasn't on this song. These are all American singers.
Thank you... !!!
In my opinion, this is the greatest moment in music history.
Very hard to argue against that point
@@michaelgoodyear9369 there's definitely other great moments in the history of music but because why they created the song, is the reason I put it at number one.
There will never be this much talent United like here ever again. Just statistically unrealistic.
I disagree that not a option that's a fact and you don't have to fight anyone about it there will never be any close especially now with all these new artists and their egos..these are natural vocals can never be replaced and don't sleep on s🎉many in that room that wasn't upfront just amazing...
@@nakabob1930 I agree 👍
Cyndi Lauper is the one woman who did the "yelling". She has a lot of great ones but my favorite is "True Colors". Bruce Springsteen is the guy you guys really liked in the beginning. He also has many hits but "I'm On Fire" is the one I go to a lot. No matter how many times I hear them all be together in this one (current reaction), I still get teary eyed. I hope everyone is having a great week. -Amber
Lol the lady yelling
all beautiful singers Bruce Springsteen got me
@@JaeLee83 I had a serious lack of a better word. 😂
Everytime I hear Cyndi Lauper I get the chills. She is amazing!
I honestly think you should quit making reaction videos if you don't even know who Bruce Springsteen or Stevie Wonder are. And it's not about age, they're timeless icons.
Cant believe they didnt know who the great Stevie Wonder is! I think they missed Ray Charles too Lol. But I suppose the 80's were a minute ago.
We old
@@jonm7888No. we're not the problem here.
I will leave it at that. 😅
@@bryce253 I agree!! Today’s generation has no interest in anything that came out before they were born. It’s sad
I was shocked myself!!!
I don’t think their age had anything to do with it. I am 51 and don’t like a lot of genres of music today and am not a fan of today’s music. If you put a whole group of younger celebrities and singers in a room that started singing , I am confident that I would know at least half of them. That because I keep up with pop culture and keep myself entertained. These 2 I am not sure why they didn’t recognize Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder , or Ray Charles. You don’t have to be 50 years old or older to know about them or even to know who they are just by looking at them
This is the most stacked star studded song of all time. To bad you guys didn’t recognize most of these great artists.
Most?!!
@@feiny5008 what’s your question? Most is a word buddy. Look it up. Are you slow or something?
@@feiny5008 yep, they didn’t know anyone but MJ, but I don’t hold it against them, I don’t know most young celebs these days …
Haha I know. They didn’t recognize the biggest stars of the 1980s and beyond.
Someday nobody will recognize Taylor swift, Rihanna , Katy Perry and Ariana grande and Beyoncé.
Good vid!
@@shortaybrown And they will be called "Old School" lol, just like my era's stars....you know, the stone age?.
When I see people that don't even know who Stevie Wonder is, I know society is done.
Time to move to another country. Geeeeesh!!
We had so many great artists then. Some were later in their careers, real legends. Some had come straight from the Grammys & sang all night. I doubt if we could find 40+ great singers across genres today..
Probably not!!! The times changed since this was released!!!
Too much media and politician created separatism.
If you think you couldn't you haven't put in enough effort. Today there are far more artists because the technology makes it easier for more people to produce music. It also makes it easier to search through all that music. If you're just listening to the local radio station or some song on Tik-tok it's your own fault that you don't know more modern talent.
This song was, is and always will be HISTORY’s lesson for mankind…
We’ll never see this much musical talent together in one room again ! As special today as it was back in 1985 !
To understand... in the mid 80s, Africa was experiencing severe drought and famine. A group of British rockers lead by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure released a record (Do They Know its Christmas) with all proceeds going to famine relief in Africa. Then USA rockers lead by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen and Quincey Jones, recorded the video here with the same goal. The last effort was LIVE AID. This is a weekend concert televised from three continents. The Live Aid video of Queen you watched is from that concert. Phil Collins flew on the SST Concord to all three continents and performed in USA, UK and Australia in the same concert. It was televised on MTV. Incredible concert. The finale song in the UK included Bob Geldof, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and most of the huge array of rockers that performed throughout the weekend event. The videos of the Uk Christmas record and that finale are on You Tube.
They raised over $200 million and it was sent to Africa. Unfortunately it was intercepted by a dictator and terrorist group who used it for weapons against its own citizens.
Still... no generation before or after in music ever took on such a huge task which could have made a difference. Next to this, in 1986, you have Comic Relief USA by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. They raised OVER $50 million for the homeless in the USA. I am very proud to be part of the generation that gave so much to humankind. ✌🏻
And don't forget FarmAid for US family farmers... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farm_Aid - It was quite an era... one that I am beginning to feel could never happen again.
@@markmyers6472Never again in our lifetime.
Im glad you enjoyed it because you will never see talent like this together in one room again... they dont have artists like this anymore...
Check out WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
Historic country legends
Yes we do. Just go find them. Just because you haven't looked doesn't mean they aren't out there.
@@nonconsensualopinion Rap artists don't count
When those other singers can create something like this, that stands the test of time - 40 years - then and only then can they compare themselves to these iconic stars and song.
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
Bob Dylan
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
Much appreciated
Great reaction ❤ I am 43 now but back in the day when I was in elementary school we preformed this song and I was Cyndi Lauper, the blonde who sang very aggressively in the microphone lol. My mom still has the VHS recording lol. One of the best of all time!
I am pretty sure that other than Michael Jackson, these two didn't know one person in the video .BUT THEY KNOW MARY JANE !!!
How do you not know who Stevie Wonder is?????
That’s what I said like tf that’s like not knowing who MJ is 😂
Dude , please tell me you’re not buying the “ who is that?” phony crap..
You could never do this today. Too much ego and no where near this much talent today
In about two years you’ll know who everyone is if you look into their songs. All legends. Everyone!!
Def check out Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder - massive musical geniuses of our time.
Its crazy in the 80-90's we had this and hands across America and it felt like we were one nation and then 20 years later this generation has turned this country upside down
AND THE MASTER QUINCY JONES
Oh Lord, talk about making someone feel old. Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Lionel Ritchie, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles . . . all unkown. Still, you appreciated the talent and I guess that's plenty.
I don't know about anyone else, but as the song nears the end and they're all singing the chorus, I can hear Diana's voice clear as a bell above all the others, like it's being fed down an earphone especially for me. Does anyone else hear that? What a performance.
Many artists that were singing in this all-star line-up, isn't with us no more!
Just a hand full of them are no longer alive most are still living.
Micheal Jackson, Al Jarreau , James Ingram , June Pointer, Ray Charles have passed…
@@Lovejazz01 Kenny Rogers passed away in 2020.
@@MissLadyG99 I know, I meant to say Kenny also, RIP 🙏🏾
While this made made in 1985, all these singers were big 40+ years ago. I suspect Cindy Lauper was the newest in the group. Some that were becoming bigger in 1985 (came on the scene around 1983 would have been Madonna and Prince. MJ had been solo for 5 years but many of the Jackson’s were here.
1986 and I’m in the 6th grade( it came out in spring of ‘85, I think) anyway, our class did this for the end of school class talent show. For the next 4 years at least one class sang this in the show. I’m 47 and this is still in most of my playlists 🤟🏼 I know all these artists and they, plus many more, represent my childhood 🫶🏼
Gotta love the music of our childhood i was 9 when this came out my class sung this twice 7th and 8th grade
It was Harry Belafonte's idea; he wanted to raise money for the victims of the famine in Ethiopia in 1984-1985. He commissioned Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson to write the song and the producer Ken Collar to do everything else... without Harry Belafonte this song wouldn't exist...Harry Belafonte Singer, actor, producer and civil rights activist
A hero in so many ways!!!! ...Rip Harry Belafonte.
Each time I see the LEGENDS who are gone…I cry because I grew up listening to each one and I owned their cassette tapes. Yes, cassettes back then. I realize now that since I’m almost 60 years old…I’ve heard some AMAZING musicians and although my daughters laugh at some of them …they SING 🎤 along with them when they hear them on the radio. 😅 MICHAEL looked so AWESOME ❤ this was before the fire 🔥 accident on the PEPSI commercial. Thanks 🙏🏽 so much for posting and sharing your positive comments. May you have a Blessed Christmas 🎄 2022’.
This song is a gift to the world.
*Lionel Richie 1:29
* Stevie Wonder 1:36
* Paul Simon 1:45
* Kenny Rogers 1:51
* James Ingram 2:31
* Tina Turner 2:37
* Billy Joel 2:44
* Michael Jackson 2:49
* Diana Ross 3:03
* Dionne Warwick 3:19
* Willie Nelson 3:28
* Al Jarreau 3:40
* Bruce Springsteen 3:45
* Kenny Loggins 3:52
* Steve Perry 4:25
* Daryl Hall 4:33
* Michael Jackson 4:39
* Huey Lewis 4:46
* Cyndi Lauper 4:51
* Kim Carnes 4:59
* Jeffrey Osborne Chorus) 5:12
* John Oats (Chorus) 5:32
* Quincy Jones (Producer/Conductor) 5:35
" Marlon Jackson (Chorus) 5:39
* Bob Dylan 5:45
* Sheila E (Chorus) (Front Row) 6;04
* June Pointer (Chorus) (2nd Row) 6:04
* Smokey Robinson (Chorus) 6:09
* Dan Aykroyd (L) Harry Belafonte (R) Ruth Pointer (Center) (Chorus) 6:17
* Ray Charles 6:39
* Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 7:19
* Tito Jackson (Chorus) 8:15
* Latoya Jackson (Chorus) 8:18
" Bette Midler (Chorus) 8:20
* Backing Vocals: Waylon Jennings, Lindsey Buckingham, Randy Jackson, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson
• 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
Quincy Jones placed a sign above the door, it said Leave your Egos at the Door!❤❤❤❤❤
You need to hear/Jackie Wilson /Danny Boy he was Michael Jackson; Elvis Presley mentor
Omg you seriously don't know any of these iconic singers..
Michael Jackson, Steve perry, Kenny loggins, dionne Warwick, Tina turner, Christine Mcvie, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Lionel Ritchie, Stevie wonder!!! Too many to name...
Seriously!!??
Back in the day when stars were real people
. No egos here. Did it for free
Sad that most of the money raised by that album never made to the fund it was intended.
Hello. My name is Kaleem. That is Bruce Springsteen
The legend Bob Dylan !! Greatest songwriter ever !!! Absolute poet
So cool that Bob Dylan was a part of this thing. Always wondered why Tom Petty wasn't involved in this? He must have been on tour in Japan at the time or something
Quincy Jones, the conductor, had a sign at the door that says....Leave your ego at the door.
Get out of your cave if you have no idea who any of these legendary singers are. Jeez !
That was Kenny Loggins and now Steve Perry
Smh how on earth these youtubers does not know who stevie wonder is 😒
Please react to Elvis Presley 68 Comeback Special in white suit If I Can Dream please
Really, .... it's Stevie Wonder
Thanks 😊 nothing my comment
These are all legends ya supposed to know then lol
"The Rain" by New York native Oran Juice Jones after this song came out back in 1986,no guy trusted his lady, girlfriend for at least a good 10-years LOL!😂😂😂
pls react to michael jackson moonwalk evolution
The amount of talent in this is staggering. All legends and deserve a listen in their own right. Everyone in these reactions, who don't know Bruce Springsteen, always have the same response when Bruce Springsteen starts singing. Either "WOW", or "WHO IS THAT?". Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band probably put on the best live shows in rock. The one I saw was four hours long.
I know all these artists of my time. They at least cared for humanity unlike our modern artists of today
all the greatest artist in one great song
THAT WAS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN THE BOSS
They couldn't give them all solos, but they all joined the chorus!!❤❤❤ Stevie Wonder & The Boss-- Bruce Springsteen ❤❤❤❤
daddy Bruce, is perfect
Stevie Wonder's , Ray Charles,Bruce Springsteen, Diana Ross, and other.
I'm curious how old you are that you didn't recognize so many people, including legendary Stevie Wonder. No hate, just honestly wondering.
Bruce Springsteen
Legends. One & All. Did you see Cindi literally jump for joy? @ 4:16 Not since the times of the Jackson Five has there been so many of the Jackson family on one stage. Jackie, La Toya, Marlon, Randy, and Tito. I HIGHLY recommend Helly Luv's Revolution. th-cam.com/video/fLMtTQsiW6I/w-d-xo.html
USA for Africa - We are the world (with names)
7:11
Quincy is genius.
It’s a trip how as time passes, the icons even of popular music get lost & so easily unknown, even though they help establish the foundation for what exists today. Current styles don’t just drop from the sky, they develop. It’s just that Michael was able to keep himself relevant through decades of vision, creativity & love of what he did. But he drew off those who came before him, his elders, contemporaries & continually reformed his own vision, collaborating with younger artists & producers through those years. Musically, artists like Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, India.Arie, H.E.R., & many British artists as well approach the music with that same love of legends & their work.
Stevie Wonder
I loved your reactions and comments to WeAreThe World ❤❤
Bruce Springsteen woow that's why he's a legend.
Awesome video
i get chills every time i see it... i was 14 at that time
This song embodies the true American spirit don't believe the ish narrative about America trying to tear it and us apart. All for votes in an election.this is prof of our diversity and unity and true American spirit before all the ish. Don't let them continue tearing us apart where you at America?!!! U.S.A.,U.S.A., U.S.A!!!!
EVERY SINGLE person in this is a legendary rabbit hole. The true meaning of "super group "
You have just experienced the genius arrangement of voices, like instruments, by the unequalled Master, Quincy Jones. Another example of his productions is, "The Secret Garden" - includes too many r&b legends to mention. He blends and directs voices like an orchestra. 🔥🔥🔥💞👍
I'm from Australia and know who the artists they are and had written the lyrics in my school diary lol
You need to research every one of these incredible performers - they all had immensely successful careers in their own rite.
Q grandísimos talentos....gracias a michael x esta enorme y única cancion❤
They are all legends. The one that got your attention was Bruce Springstein. Each of these singers have been a part of my life for what seems my WHOLE life. It is so good to see others enjoy and remember these icons of music. By the way..the second singer was Stevie Wonder. :)
You didn't know who Stevie Wonder was? Sad....
How do you not know who these people are? Only the best singers of the 80’s. Come out from under your rock.
Why so negative? They're exposing themselves to the 80's in this video, what more do you want?
I love you comment about seeing all the smiles because I remember that when I was younger watching this. Everyone seemed so happy. Guess that's one of the reasons I've always loved this video (plus, it's a great song, lol). Now you guys gotta do We Are The World 25 For Haiti - Official Video. th-cam.com/video/Glny4jSciVI/w-d-xo.html
It's so good. They remade the song to help Haiti recover from a devastating earthquake in 2010. Same song, just with modern artist and a little modern hip=hop thrown in. If you loved this video, you won't regret it. I promise. Try to record it soon why you still have this one in your heads so you can see the parallels between the two. I hope to see this!!
Dianna ross dion warwick are such icons well everyone in this is in their own rights
Famous Stevie Wonder, one of the greatest singers ever
The cracky voice singer is Bruce Springsteen
You even got the greatest song writer ever in this Bob Dylan
Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the artists on here you weren't familiar with - somebody else has posted a list of who sang when - and then after you've listened to and familiarized yourself with the different artists performing here, react to this song again when you know who everyone is. Several reactors have done that and the difference in recognition and even appreciation for the song is so massive when you're more familiar with who everyone is.
Bruce Springsteen ( The Boss )❤
how can u not know artists. almost all are in RRHOF
There is a funny story about how Dan Aykroyd ended up in the video (he played in Ghostbusters and The Blues Brothers). He waked into the building looking for someone and ended up walking into the wrong office. The wrong office happened to be the guy who was a talent manager. He asked Dan Aykroyd did he want to participate in the We Are the World video since he was there anyways. Dan Aykroyd said yes and the rest is history.
The singers I grew up with. The 80's was the best !
That was Cyndi Lauper and Kim Carnes
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen ❤️
Thats Bruce Sprungsteen "the Boss"
This is one of the best songs I love it
Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Rodgers, Ray Charles, Lionel,Quincy, Michael Jackson and some of his family, Dianna Ross , Tina Turner, , I thought I seen Whitney Huston , the journey group singer can not think of his name and other headliners of that time .
Not Whitney Houston, her aunt Dionne Warwick
Kenny Roger's, willi Nelson
Stevie Wonder -6.54
Omg it’s Stevie Wonder
All are Legends!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
USA for Haiti is "Part 2"...
That is Stevie Wonder
Cmon these are all legends !
Legends❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Deon Warwick
Stevie wonder
Stevie wonder
Those aren't diamonds on MJ's socks, they're sequins.
Really? Thanks man
@@richardlacey4923 Some people have to be told, because they have a limited vocabulary, and little knowledge of the outside world.
Stevie ❤
Now that you have the list, I would love for you to do a reaction to all the soloists and the stars in the chorus. There is some great talent there. A few are not with us anymore.
Oh my goodness, guys. All of these singers are musical legends. I’m a white woman and I can recognize every black singer and every white singer in this video. You guys don’t know who Stevie Wonder is? I hope you react to each of the legends in this video and then watch it again.