Prince did not want to leave his ego at the door. The one you stated as bad, is the one and only prolific singer/songwriter in the world, Mr. Bob Dylan. He received The 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is a genius and humble too.
Yeah, well this young boy seems to be sitting heavily in his own opinions and levels of respect for people he doesn't even know about. Not very good qualities for a reactor. I believe you should have a mindset of being neutral, humble, open minded. If not, then your already bias towards a certain direction. So is it really a honest reaction about the content or a honest reaction about yourself? Which one will people want to view? Interesting. 🤙😎
@@jefflogan306 Of course, the great Lamar has a Pulitzer price, great deal indeed, an american recognition. But a Nobel prize it's a world wide recognition. Both of them marvellous artists.
I gotta defend my man Bob Dylan. His voice is an acquired taste, but he wrote some of the most beautiful, archetypal songs of the 60s folk movement. His catalogue is deep and full of songs about peace, protest and humanity. He's really a poet who sings his own work. I'm glad they included him. Plus, I like all the different voices and styles. They make it unique. Check out The Times They Are A Changin', Like A Rolling Stone, Mr. Tambourine Man and Blowin' in the Wind if you have any curiosity about Dylan. Re: the actor - - Dan Ackroyd (Blues Brothers). Re: Michael Jackson. He didn't just 'do it'. He co-wrote it. All the best.
No need to defend him. I’m not a particular fan of Bruce Springsteen but I think given the fact that some of these artists are singing a song out of the genre I think they all did an amazing job. That’s what makes this song a timeless classic
Dude...you don't know your music. Dylan is iconic for his voice, style of singing & all he had accomplished. Dylan is considered the most influential artist over the past 50 years. Don't show ignorance! Prince was too much of a control freak &he also said he didn't like the track. He wasn't missed I assure you. He wasn't even in the top 5 of artists for 1985 when this was released. As of date he didn't make it in the top 10 greatest musicians thus far. Guess what? Bob Dylan did! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@itsjustnaima This duo and Steve Perry are my favorite parts. Forget Michael! Sorry, but not sorry. Stevie and Bruce and Steve... and Cyndi... and Ray Charles... and Kenny Rogers... sooo good. Lionel is a class act, too, and James Ingram, and Smokey Robinson (who was in the chorus) and Harry Belafonte (another in the chorus)! Every one of them. Blazing! I really shouldn't leave anyone out... they all are great. I'm not a big MJ fan (just prefer other styles), but I know he's very good and very popular, and I applaud Michael (RIP) for being so thoughtful and creative in writing most of the song and helping the success of this project.
It's fun to see how in awe they are of the people singing, how great Michael is and so on... but THEN to see the look on their faces when Bruce, Cindy and Dionne Warwick open their mouths and they have no clue of who they are :D This is the holy grail of the 80's, take time and listen to all of them and you will find music better than anything done today. Someone who is in this video and never mentioned is Harry Belafonte, he contacted Quincy and suggested they should do this. Harry is also a great singer from before the 80's. Listen to "The banana boat song" and then have a look at the tribute they did for him during this session. th-cam.com/video/9sVSuxw9qZg/w-d-xo.html And I can understand the comment on Bob... he don't know him or what he has done... and for some that kind of music is difficult to listen to and understand. But Bob needed to be in this and he really wanted to be in this as the cause is something he has been working for all his life.
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
I just wanted to make this second comment to remind everyone... that the idea behind WE ARE THE WORLD was not by Michael Jackson all though this song and the reason behind it was the beginning opus in Michael’s on going charity work. Both Michael *&* Lionel Richie co-wrote this song *together.* The people behind the idea of this event was recording artist Harry Belafonte of Banana Boat Song, and fundraiser Ken Kragen. The famine in African was growing so rapidly that back in the day Africa was in that deep of a crisis that they need some speedy help somehow and their idea of having these legends come together to sing this song was probably one of the best groundbreaking ideas they could ever come up with. Genious 🤯
You really really really need to know who these singers are before making a comment and face like that about Bob Dylan , one of the greatest songwriters of our time. That he agreed to perform on this effort was a great honor. While you might not like his voice it was the voice of a generation. Take some time and learn who these guys are.
Facts: Michael Jackson’s brothers & sister was there in the video. You see all of them at the far right at 5:13 & also you see Randy Jackson and La Toya Jackson next to each other at 8:04 Prince didn’t want the be there cuz his ego got in the way.. as usual. And he actually made comments saying: I don’t want to be in that childish song, or something in that fashion (look it up) Michael Jackson is the greatest of them all and of all time. The one and only King. With a heart of pure love and a mind of magic. He really gave his all to us and the entire world, especially to all the children of the world. We love you Michael, shine & shine on forever.
Quincy said he made the mistake when repeatedly asking price to come he said he would put him next to Michael. They were not close then, he did donate a song to this album and later in life they had a close friendship the press not reporting on it.
Prince did not want to stand near Michael because they both were competitive towards one another. They would pick on each other, pranked each other, piss each other off on phone calls, argue, yet they respected each other. Something the media back than never cared to speak of. They never hated each other, they were just two young men with strong passion and were sensitive in comparison, but they had a mutual respect for each other’s crafts and had a love-hate relationship. When Michael passed Prince locked himself up in his hotel room for almost a week mourning Michael’s passing. That showed the relationship between the two. They were just young adult men back then that were in a race for the crown because they knew, they were the only greatest male artists dominating that era and forever. RIP to both Kings.
you could go down the list of singers in that room and react to their music and never run out of videos to react to. Everyone in that room were singers, even Michael's brothers and one of his sisters was there.
Different is not "bad". Bob Dylan was and is a legendary singer/songwriter and stands at the top in his own way. I know you are probably more familiar with MJ than any of the others but he really doesn't stand out more than the others. Prince was not in this video. You saw Dan Akroyd from Saturday Night Live, Blues Brothers and many other movies but he CAN sing. You would do well to dive into all these other artists and educate yourself as to their massive careers and their equally massive talent.
Always funny to see how youngster react different then old geezers like me. MJ now is a legend, but here back at that time he was just one of the legends. This era is well known as the era of the superstars or legends. Most of them were heroes of their own music genre. Bob Dylan the world famous protest singer, Bruce Springsteen the boss, Cyndi Lauper with Madonna the start of female rebelion, Stevie wonder ray charles or paul simon so many legends, Whitney Houstons aunt, country legends Willy Nelson or Kenny Rogers, even Dan Aykroyd was there as the blues brother.
@@darkwolf1202 He sure was, but it sads me how most youngsters don't even know all the other legendary artists who were in the 80's as big as MJ ( almost ) Maybe in a other genre or another audience, like Bob Dylan, he is like an inspiration to the huge protests, during the vietnam war. Brucespringsteen also a great...great name in music history as the boss. Cyndie lauper revolutionar with her female strong rebellion music in a era where girlpower found its excistance. Diana Ross or Tina Turner big names in the music industry, Kenny Rogers and Willy Nelson, gods of the Country Music where every Cowboy is born with that. In the 80's their was not much difference, MJ got his godly status later on when all the other superstars vanished from the memory, leaving the fans behind. But the 80's (ish ) had so many epic stars, like Abba, Queen, Phill Collins, Aretha Franklin, Kinks, Prince, Wham, Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Meatloaf, Eagles, Beachboys, Guns&Roses, Gloria Estefan, and the list goes on and on. Where most todays songs are inpirated from those days.
@@makkie211175 IMO MJ wasn't the best singer or musician, but a great entertainer. People listening to this should try to know the other singers' they will love them.
People like Helen Reddy and Lesley Gore might have a bone to pick with you re: female rebellion. I love Cindy Lauper and Madonna, but they weren't the start of female rebellion - - they're a product of it.
great reaction but I cant believe that you thought that bob dylan sounded bad and you didnt recognize more of these artists if you havent heard most of them you have been deprived of some grest music without most of these artists there wouldnt be alot of music today these are the legends you only picked out michael and stevie and ray charles you really should check out some of these artists to widen your music pallet and horizans just saying your missing out on a great deal of music and history
Soooo BOB DYLAN just sold his music collection..for OVER $300 MILLION.... He has sold over 125 millions albums worldwide wide... He's a painter & artist whose works have been displayed in major art galleries since 1994 !! Now you may not like his voice but learn to 'filter' your remarks by not being rude !!! I know I am coming down on you hard...but its deserved !!! Maybe a lesson learned ???? .
@@darkwolf1202 also Madonna still had some heat on her from the MTV Video Music awards earlier that year when she did "Like A Virgin" and was grinding on the stage while in a wedding dress
Prince was invited but he had a feud with Michael at that time.. because this song was written by Michael and Lionel Richie and I heard prince just wasn’t interested
Yes because he wasnt massively involved. Prince only wanted to do something which he would've had total control of. Sad cause it's about the message. :(
Prince wanted creative control, plus his own recording booth... and when he couldn't have that he pouted and wouldn't participate with everyone else as asked, but later sent over a song that was added to the album. Just couldn't leave his ego at the door to take part with the other singers for the theme song. Not sure about status of his relationship with MJ at the time of the project. By the way, if it was Dan Ackroyd you were wondering about... he was invited by Quincy. Dan is an actor, yes, but he's also a long-time musician and singer, and put together the partnership of he and John Belushi as The Blues Brothers band, and starred in the popular movie of the same name as well.
This was right after the 85 American Music Awards where Purple Rain just dominated. Prince was really on a mission to prove he was better than MJ first half of the 80s. Taking the invitation would have been going backwards…..I’m sure that’s how he saw it, through the lens of his 20 something ego.
Everyone in the comments should watch the full "making of" video that is aligned with this charity event and hosted/narrated by Jane Fonda. It will clear up things commented on here, about the song, ALL the participants in the making of this video, how they got to be in this studio, the arrival of all the participants, the events that unfolded after arrival through to, it's a wrap and the*cost of the whole production. 🤙😎
Each voice contributing to this song is different. Different sounding, different strengths, tones, texture, flavor. It's unfortunate that you label Bob Dylan's performance here as bad. He certainly participated when asked because he is more of a social activist probably than anyone else in that studio. Have you ever listened to ANY of his songs besides the few seconds in this one? Dylan is a legendary singer/songwriter who is a world-acclaimed poet. His voice is a unique instrument... not like a melodic violin, but more like a percussion instrument. How he places the phrasing... the lyrics... against the accompaniment in using his near-speaking voice in a song is masterful. People who only look for a melodic tone totally miss his greatness. You may not like his style, but you really should listen to one or two of his great songs to try to become a little better informed before simply labeling his performance here bad or just consigning him wholesale to the trash barrel.
@@sometimeslyrical Thx thx thx thx ....I replied to this so called reactor(sorry) to learn about music & artists before making ignorant comments!!!! NOT ONE of the other dozens of reactors ever spoke like this !!!
Prince (or the artist formerly know as Prince, when he changed his name to a symbol) did not participate because he was unable or unwilling to check his ego at the door. He was asked to participate but wanted preferential treatment. Well you don't get preferential treatment in a project like this. I think the song is better off without him. Sorry Prince fans but it is what it is.
Bob Dylan is what is called an acquired taste. I grew up listening to him, since my Dad is a huge Bob Dylan fan. We have several Bob Dylan records (vinyl).
Same reply under a comment... Prince did not want to stand near Michael because they both were competitive towards one another. They would pick on each other, pranked each other, piss each other off on phone calls, argue, yet they respected each other. Something the media back than never cared to speak of. They never hated each other, they were just two young men with strong passion and were sensitive in comparison, but they had a mutual respect for each other’s crafts and had a love-hate relationship. When Michael passed Prince locked himself up in his hotel room for almost a week mourning Michael’s passing. That showed the relationship between the two. They were just young adult men back then that were in a race for the crown because they knew, they were the only two of the greatest male artists dominating that era and forever. RIP to both Kings. Nice reaction BTW
I know this is an older video, but it made me laugh so hard when you said Bob Dylan was awful. My mom loved him and my dad used to say he doesn't know who the hell told that man he could sing 😁
These people were all big stars of the time and came together for one night. It’s amazing. Love to see your reaction to the We Are the World For Haiti version . In 2010, Jamie Foxx pulled together a bunch of big music stars to recreate the song and raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief. Jamie even pulls out his Ray Charles for a line or 2 😎
James Ingram Luther Vandross Steve Perry Bette Midler Janet Jackson Harry Belafonte Kim Carnes Dionne Warwick Wilie Nelson Dione Warwick Lionel Ritchie Huey Lewis Kenny Loggins Kenny Roger's Diana Ross Paul Simon Daryl Hall John Oates Billy Joel Cindy Lauper Dan Acroyd and others
Dylan has a HUGE catalogue of music! Start with "Like A Rolling Stone" or "Blowin' In The Wind." Hundreds of songs... see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Bob_Dylan
Prince’s Ego got the best of him like always couldn’t leave it at the door like a professional also MJ wrote this song and ironically he sounds the best out of everyone of course but forget Prince Whitney Houston wasn’t there either but see she wasn’t that popular at the time as of yet also Please React to Michael Jackson MTV 10th Anniversary Performance 1991 thank me later it’s his first performance since releasing Dangerous album as well😇🙌🏽👑💖🔥✨💯
I almost like your reaction to this. This is iconic. But for you to say Bob Dylan was bad, you need to research Bob Dylan. He is one of the greatest. Sorry to say, but Bob Dylan is not bad. He is awesome. Rich & famous. Do some research. Thank you.
Haa.. White Haired man who U thought had a great voice...Country legend. Mr. Kenney Rogers....and the ONE PERSON WHO EVERYONE IN THAT ROOM WANTED TO MEET...The one who U thought was..BAD... LOL.. The one and only. Bob Dylan!!!...(Ya.. his voice was the Iconic American Folk Music foundation of the 60s...) Bless U... ✌❤😎🌍🙏🇺🇸👍👍💯
Yes you did see actors originally there was some issue with actors and the rockstars. rockstars didn't want to be seen with actors for fear that it would ruin their rep. Rumor is it almost never happened and then Bruce Springsteen showed up only guy to show up in a rental car and said" hey i came here to feed some people"
I don't like bursting everyone s bubble but Bob Geldolf and Midge Ure started this whole thing. Dec 84 Do They Know Its Xmas came out with all British artists. Bob and Midge came up with the idea to raise money for the worst drought and famine Ethiopia had. Hense the single. Then they contacted American side to join forces to create Biggest concert in my opinion. Live Aid 13th July 1985. The single We are the World written by Michael and Lionel was for USA side getting artists involved, and recording this in one day March 85 This had also happened previously in London Dec 84 with Do They Know its Xmas. An Englishman and a Scotsman started Live Aid.
Dan Aykroyd was the actor you saw, he was a singer also. Was in a group called the Blues Brothers LOL. They had a sign hanging on the door that said "check your egos at the door" or something to that effect. I believe (and I might be wrong) but I think that's why Prince was not there (his ego had to go with hahaha )
Now please don't take me wrong, I love Prince . However, after the 1985 Grammy awards Quincy Jones asked all the major stars to come and sing on this charity song. He also said that he wanted the stars to put aside their egos this one night for such a great cause ( Famine in Africa). Prince, then at the height of his fame, was also a huge rival of Michael Jackson just couldn't do that. However, he did contribute a song to the USA For Africa album. He did say many years later that he wished he had done the song !
The only person in this video that was not a singer is Dan Ackroyd. He wasn't supposed to be in it but he just happened to be at the studio that evening for something else and he was invited to join in on this special project. The rest as they say is history.
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
So many legends in one room with egos left at the door! I read the story why Prince wasn’t involved. This was recorded after the American Music Awards & everybody was invited to the recording. Prince just had a big night at the AMAs & it was rumored he didn’t like the song. He offered to play guitar on it but management said no! So Prince excused himself as being too sick to participate & submitted a different song later. Obviously some tension between him & MJ didn’t help. WE ARE THE WORLD was written by MJ & Lionel. STEVIE WONDER IS PITCH PERFECT (based on research). TINA TURNER PROUD MARY LIVE AT WEMBLEY 2000.
Cant let that bad singer comment pass bro, yeah to be fair Bob Dylan is a folk singer song writer but he does hold the acclaim to being the greatest and most important song writer of this and last generation ( 60's),included, check out a interview with Lionel Ritchie when he said it took a lot to get Bob Dylan to come down and do it and when he walked in the room everyone of those stars, Micheal Jackson, Diana Ross, Springsteen, stevie wonder etc all stopped what they were doing and turned in awe of him and Ritchie said shit hes here and now I have to go over and talk to him. But I do get what you were saying him and Willie Nelson stuck out a bit when it was a cross between pop and soul
Lionel Richie called Prince to ask him to participate but declined because they wanted him to stand next to Michael Jackson and he did not want to do that. Really petty reason for him to miss out on being a part of a legendary and historic song and video.. 😥
Prince didn't show up to join, bc he & Michael Jackson were at odds with one another at the time. That's why prince was not in this. Waylon jennings was,but had to leave early.
The one you said was bad was the legendary Bob Dillon, an incredible singer/songwriter. His voice was definitely one of a kind, but it will always be part of his legacy.
Yea MJ is famous and world famous but if you know your music you dint react ro bob dylan like that he is a great songwriter as well as singers, agree they all looking for whitney or MJ yet shocked by the rest fo amazing artists the backbone of our music , just listening to Dionne you can hear whitney's voice (related) i really think this song shpuld be part of school subjects so our future generations know these amazing legends by heart
That guy fuzzy headed white guy you didn't care for is Bob Dylan...my theory on Dylan is because he is such a lyrical genius no one had the heart to tell him he wasn't not a good singer and at this point in my life his voice is oddly comforting as it runs through the fabric of my life As an aside I have watch a lot of reactions to this song and am so disappointed more don't recognize AL Jarreau the man who pioneered beat boxing...(he sang right before Bruce Springsteen)
Michael and Lionel wrote this song, produced by his majesty Quincy Jones. Michael and Price were not in best relations then cause Prince could not stand the fact that Michael was a King of Pop and he wanted to be it. Simple as that.
Really????? You feel you are in any type of position to criticize any of these singers or their voices, especially since they all came together for such a wonderful initiative, with no pay whatsoever!!! I am glad you are doing reactions, as you may come to appreciate different styles of voices, & what they can bring to the table! Not impressed, Not liking, & Not subscribing!!!
I'd also say, always keep it real, even if it's unpopular. I respect reactors who say when they don't like something. I also respect reactors who find something good to say about everything they listen to, like Jayvee. Your subs are sending mostly their favorite songs, and of course we all want a pat on the head, but everyone can't like every single same thing, so diplomacy is the name of the game, I guess. Like I said about Tom MacDonald, he's THE WORST. Reactors hear him for the first time and while it sounds like he's advocating racial harmony and equality, he is speaking in code to advance his racist/conservative agenda. And reactors are hearing him for the first time, like deer in headlights, not wanting to offend their subs., which I get, but I really wish more reactors would speak out when they hear his self serving, whyte privilege/sirpremysyt messages. If you want, check out Skiz, Jolah, or fantano for the real deal on TMD.
And if you do watch, check the comment section. His idiot fans are braindead, racist, zombies. I left a few comments on Teez McGee's reaction to him, that I gathered from some groups I'm in on facebook. Won't be hard to find, if you're interested. Happy to discuss if you want.
Michael set up this hole thing, so of course he was there. There was a lot of the artists whom he invited, because of prior engagements couldn't come in Whitney, prince etc...
No, MJ DID NOT set up this whole thing. Pictures of the incredible suffering from the famine in Africa moved the legendary Harry Belafonte to get a humanitarian fundraising project going with the megastars in the music scene. He contacted manager Ken Kragen who suggested a record rather than a concert. They put the project into the hands of Quincy Jones.Quincy asked Linel Richie and Michael to write the song.In 1985 when this was done, every single participant...both those in the chorus and those with solo parts were bonafide stars and legends in.their own right and known for their unique talents. MJ was among them, with his own following, but hardly the be-all and end-all in music.
Someone needs to listen to Bob Dylan's music. Start with, "The Hurricane" then any song on the "Highway 61," or "Infidels" LPs, then get back with us. You will be a convert.
Yes the whole chorus of singers were all famous people - they just weren’t given verses And yes Bob Dylan didn’t really suit this song. But he was huge as an artist so they used his massive fame Michael new how to use and orchestrate a lot of people in his life
Prince did not want to leave his ego at the door. The one you stated as bad, is the one and only prolific singer/songwriter in the world, Mr. Bob Dylan. He received The 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. He is a genius and humble too.
But not the best of singers.
Also, one of MJs significant influences 🎶
@@cush6827 singing is about heart and soul. Not tone.
Explore Bob Dylan's music, and experience the heart and soul 🎶🎸🤔
@@davidkriner3799 I know a lot of his music, and I am always happy when someone else sings his material. But he himself is a horrible singer.
I agree. B.D. has a voice you either like or don't. I personally don't.
Bob Dylan its the only songwriter in history with a literature Nobel Prize. Humble and great, like a rolling stone.
Yeah, well this young boy seems to be sitting heavily in his own opinions and levels of respect for people he doesn't even know about. Not very good qualities for a reactor. I believe you should have a mindset of being neutral, humble, open minded. If not, then your already bias towards a certain direction. So is it really a honest reaction about the content or a honest reaction about yourself? Which one will people want to view? Interesting. 🤙😎
It took me WAY too long to appreciate Bob Dylan!
That’s definitely not true, have you heard of Kendrick Lamar.
@@jefflogan306 Of course, the great Lamar has a Pulitzer price, great deal indeed, an american recognition. But a Nobel prize it's a world wide recognition. Both of them marvellous artists.
Yeppers. I've never cared for his vocals but the man was an amazing songwriter.
I gotta defend my man Bob Dylan. His voice is an acquired taste, but he wrote some of the most beautiful, archetypal songs of the 60s folk movement. His catalogue is deep and full of songs about peace, protest and humanity. He's really a poet who sings his own work. I'm glad they included him. Plus, I like all the different voices and styles. They make it unique. Check out The Times They Are A Changin', Like A Rolling Stone, Mr. Tambourine Man and Blowin' in the Wind if you have any curiosity about Dylan. Re: the actor - - Dan Ackroyd (Blues Brothers). Re: Michael Jackson. He didn't just 'do it'. He co-wrote it. All the best.
Love his voice!
Jill K
Thanks sooo much for the message...my thots EXACTLY !!!
Bob Dylan was very good at his time.
No need to defend him. I’m not a particular fan of Bruce Springsteen but I think given the fact that some of these artists are singing a song out of the genre I think they all did an amazing job. That’s what makes this song a timeless classic
@@sl6412 his latest album is excellent.
Bob Dylan also won a Nobel Prize For Literature for all the songs he had written.
The guy you said was "bad" was Bob Dylan. You need to listen to some of his songs. He's a legend.
Dude...you don't know your music. Dylan is iconic for his voice, style of singing & all he had accomplished. Dylan is considered the most influential artist over the past 50 years. Don't show ignorance!
Prince was too much of a control freak &he also said he didn't like the track. He wasn't missed I assure you. He wasn't even in the top 5 of artists for 1985 when this was released. As of date he didn't make it in the top 10 greatest musicians thus far. Guess what? Bob Dylan did! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The one who is singing with Stevie at the end is Bruce Springsteen 🔥🔥
This duo is my fave part after Michaels parts! Powerful!
@@itsjustnaima This duo and Steve Perry are my favorite parts. Forget Michael! Sorry, but not sorry. Stevie and Bruce and Steve... and Cyndi... and Ray Charles... and Kenny Rogers... sooo good. Lionel is a class act, too, and James Ingram, and Smokey Robinson (who was in the chorus) and Harry Belafonte (another in the chorus)! Every one of them. Blazing! I really shouldn't leave anyone out... they all are great. I'm not a big MJ fan (just prefer other styles), but I know he's very good and very popular, and I applaud Michael (RIP) for being so thoughtful and creative in writing most of the song and helping the success of this project.
It's fun to see how in awe they are of the people singing, how great Michael is and so on... but THEN to see the look on their faces when Bruce, Cindy and Dionne Warwick open their mouths and they have no clue of who they are :D
This is the holy grail of the 80's, take time and listen to all of them and you will find music better than anything done today.
Someone who is in this video and never mentioned is Harry Belafonte, he contacted Quincy and suggested they should do this. Harry is also a great singer from before the 80's. Listen to "The banana boat song" and then have a look at the tribute they did for him during this session.
th-cam.com/video/9sVSuxw9qZg/w-d-xo.html
And I can understand the comment on Bob... he don't know him or what he has done... and for some that kind of music is difficult to listen to and understand.
But Bob needed to be in this and he really wanted to be in this as the cause is something he has been working for all his life.
Spot on
Agreed.
Sorry, you need to understand music to react to. Bob Dylan is an icon in the music industry
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
I just wanted to make this second comment to remind everyone... that the idea behind WE ARE THE WORLD was not by Michael Jackson all though this song and the reason behind it was the beginning opus in Michael’s on going charity work. Both Michael *&* Lionel Richie co-wrote this song *together.* The people behind the idea of this event was recording artist Harry Belafonte of Banana Boat Song, and fundraiser Ken Kragen. The famine in African was growing so rapidly that back in the day Africa was in that deep of a crisis that they need some speedy help somehow and their idea of having these legends come together to sing this song was probably one of the best groundbreaking ideas they could ever come up with. Genious 🤯
Yes Dan Aykroyd was there as he was a singer too and in a well known movie The Blues Brothers where he played a singer
I am not the biggest Bruce Springsteen fan but I give the man his dues on this cut, he slammed it.
The one you thought was "bad" is the iconic singer/songwriter Bob Dylan. That's his style of singing and he's very famous and loved for it ❤❤❤
they are ALL singers, all sold millions of records, even the "bad" ones :)
even Dan Aykroyd as a blues brother lol
@@makkie211175 Dan sang great on both movies. better than 90% of today's singers
@@darkwolf1202 Funny is how most don't regonize him as a singer, only an actor. But damn he can sing...
R.i.p M.J the purest soul. He wrote this song with Lionel Richie 🤴🤴🥰🥰🇷🇴😢😢😢
You really really really need to know who these singers are before making a comment and face like that about Bob Dylan , one of the greatest songwriters of our time. That he agreed to perform on this effort was a great honor. While you might not like his voice it was the voice of a generation. Take some time and learn who these guys are.
And let's not forget Huey Lewis....
Mate Bob Dylan is a genius ✌💗
Facts:
Michael Jackson’s brothers & sister was there in the video. You see all of them at the far right at 5:13 & also you see Randy Jackson and La Toya Jackson next to each other at 8:04
Prince didn’t want the be there cuz his
ego got in the way.. as usual. And he actually made comments saying: I don’t want to be in that childish song, or something in that fashion (look it up)
Michael Jackson is the greatest of them all and of all time.
The one and only King.
With a heart of pure love and a mind of magic.
He really gave his all to us and the entire world, especially to all the children of the world.
We love you Michael, shine & shine on forever.
Quincy said he made the mistake when repeatedly asking price to come he said he would put him next to Michael. They were not close then, he did donate a song to this album and later in life they had a close friendship the press not reporting on it.
Yup. The media is making up that they hated each other. Very disappointing
Prince did not want to stand near Michael because they both were competitive towards one another. They would pick on each other, pranked each other, piss each other off on phone calls, argue, yet they respected each other. Something the media back than never cared to speak of. They never hated each other, they were just two young men with strong passion and were sensitive in comparison, but they had a mutual respect for each other’s crafts and had a love-hate relationship. When Michael passed Prince locked himself up in his hotel room for almost a week mourning Michael’s passing. That showed the relationship between the two. They were just young adult men back then that were in a race for the crown because they knew, they were the only greatest male artists dominating that era and forever. RIP to both Kings.
@@SamoanObsidian exactly!
you could go down the list of singers in that room and react to their music and never run out of videos to react to. Everyone in that room were singers, even Michael's brothers and one of his sisters was there.
Different is not "bad". Bob Dylan was and is a legendary singer/songwriter and stands at the top in his own way. I know you are probably more familiar with MJ than any of the others but he really doesn't stand out more than the others. Prince was not in this video. You saw Dan Akroyd from Saturday Night Live, Blues Brothers and many other movies but he CAN sing. You would do well to dive into all these other artists and educate yourself as to their massive careers and their equally massive talent.
Always funny to see how youngster react different then old geezers like me. MJ now is a legend, but here back at that time he was just one of the legends. This era is well known as the era of the superstars or legends. Most of them were heroes of their own music genre. Bob Dylan the world famous protest singer, Bruce Springsteen the boss, Cyndi Lauper with Madonna the start of female rebelion, Stevie wonder ray charles or paul simon so many legends, Whitney Houstons aunt, country legends Willy Nelson or Kenny Rogers, even Dan Aykroyd was there as the blues brother.
MJ was a great entertainer.
@@darkwolf1202 He sure was, but it sads me how most youngsters don't even know all the other legendary artists who were in the 80's as big as MJ ( almost ) Maybe in a other genre or another audience, like Bob Dylan, he is like an inspiration to the huge protests, during the vietnam war. Brucespringsteen also a great...great name in music history as the boss. Cyndie lauper revolutionar with her female strong rebellion music in a era where girlpower found its excistance. Diana Ross or Tina Turner big names in the music industry, Kenny Rogers and Willy Nelson, gods of the Country Music where every Cowboy is born with that. In the 80's their was not much difference, MJ got his godly status later on when all the other superstars vanished from the memory, leaving the fans behind. But the 80's (ish ) had so many epic stars, like Abba, Queen, Phill Collins, Aretha Franklin, Kinks, Prince, Wham, Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Meatloaf, Eagles, Beachboys, Guns&Roses, Gloria Estefan, and the list goes on and on. Where most todays songs are inpirated from those days.
@@makkie211175 IMO MJ wasn't the best singer or musician, but a great entertainer. People listening to this should try to know the other singers' they will love them.
People like Helen Reddy and Lesley Gore might have a bone to pick with you re: female rebellion. I love Cindy Lauper and Madonna, but they weren't the start of female rebellion - - they're a product of it.
You will never get Prince to sing a song wrote by Michael Jackson ..no way ,they didn t get along 🤣🤣👍🥰
This was a pretty big portion of the Who's Who list of American musicians from 1984
great reaction but I cant believe that you thought that bob dylan sounded bad and you didnt recognize more of these artists if you havent heard most of them you have been deprived of some grest music without most of these artists there wouldnt be alot of music today these are the legends you only picked out michael and stevie and ray charles you really should check out some of these artists to widen your music pallet and horizans just saying your missing out on a great deal of music and history
The white haired gentelman with the great voice is kenny rodgerg ! Check out lady or the gambler ! You are interesting , 😍😍
Well this is the first reaction where I see 2 artists being disrespected.. That's a shame, and I've seen plenty of reactions to this song.
Soooo BOB DYLAN just sold his music collection..for OVER $300 MILLION....
He has sold over 125 millions albums worldwide wide...
He's a painter & artist whose works have been displayed in major art galleries since 1994 !!
Now you may not like his voice but learn to 'filter' your remarks by not being rude !!!
I know I am coming down on you hard...but its deserved !!!
Maybe a lesson learned ????
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What can I say? Beautiful brings tears to my eyes ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rumors are that Prince wanted to be in a separate room recording his part and that was not an option for what Lionel and Quincy had in mind.
I also heard Madonna and Cindy had a problem.
@@darkwolf1202 also Madonna still had some heat on her from the MTV Video Music awards earlier that year when she did "Like A Virgin" and was grinding on the stage while in a wedding dress
Bob Dylan is not bad - he is amazing!
Prince was invited but he had a feud with Michael at that time.. because this song was written by Michael and Lionel Richie and I heard prince just wasn’t interested
Yes because he wasnt massively involved. Prince only wanted to do something which he would've had total control of. Sad cause it's about the message. :(
Prince wanted creative control, plus his own recording booth... and when he couldn't have that he pouted and wouldn't participate with everyone else as asked, but later sent over a song that was added to the album. Just couldn't leave his ego at the door to take part with the other singers for the theme song. Not sure about status of his relationship with MJ at the time of the project. By the way, if it was Dan Ackroyd you were wondering about... he was invited by Quincy. Dan is an actor, yes, but he's also a long-time musician and singer, and put together the partnership of he and John Belushi as The Blues Brothers band, and starred in the popular movie of the same name as well.
Also Prince was known for very greedy with copyrights.
This was right after the 85 American Music Awards where Purple Rain just dominated. Prince was really on a mission to prove he was better than MJ first half of the 80s. Taking the invitation would have been going backwards…..I’m sure that’s how he saw it, through the lens of his 20 something ego.
How you going to rip Bob Dylan?
They are all singers, every single one of them
Everyone in the comments should watch the full "making of" video that is aligned with this charity event and hosted/narrated by Jane Fonda. It will clear up things commented on here, about the song, ALL the participants in the making of this video, how they got to be in this studio, the arrival of all the participants, the events that unfolded after arrival through to, it's a wrap and the*cost of the whole production. 🤙😎
I've watched that, it is truly awesome :)
The one you didnt like was bob dylan. I too never cared for his voice lol. But he is great song.writer ill hive u that🌹
Each voice contributing to this song is different. Different sounding, different strengths, tones, texture, flavor. It's unfortunate that you label Bob Dylan's performance here as bad. He certainly participated when asked because he is more of a social activist probably than anyone else in that studio. Have you ever listened to ANY of his songs besides the few seconds in this one? Dylan is a legendary singer/songwriter who is a world-acclaimed poet. His voice is a unique instrument... not like a melodic violin, but more like a percussion instrument. How he places the phrasing... the lyrics... against the accompaniment in using his near-speaking voice in a song is masterful. People who only look for a melodic tone totally miss his greatness. You may not like his style, but you really should listen to one or two of his great songs to try to become a little better informed before simply labeling his performance here bad or just consigning him wholesale to the trash barrel.
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Thx thx thx thx ....I replied to this so called reactor(sorry) to learn about music & artists before making ignorant comments!!!!
NOT ONE of the other dozens of reactors ever spoke like this !!!
Not bad..Bob Dylan..one of the best song writers ever
Bob Dylan is legendary
Prince (or the artist formerly know as Prince, when he changed his name to a symbol) did not participate because he was unable or unwilling to check his ego at the door. He was asked to participate but wanted preferential treatment. Well you don't get preferential treatment in a project like this. I think the song is better off without him. Sorry Prince fans but it is what it is.
Dylan's voice has been a subject of debate for decades. He grows on you.
Bob Dylan is what is called an acquired taste. I grew up listening to him, since my Dad is a huge Bob Dylan fan. We have several Bob Dylan records (vinyl).
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Prince did not want to stand near Michael because they both were competitive towards one another. They would pick on each other, pranked each other, piss each other off on phone calls, argue, yet they respected each other. Something the media back than never cared to speak of. They never hated each other, they were just two young men with strong passion and were sensitive in comparison, but they had a mutual respect for each other’s crafts and had a love-hate relationship. When Michael passed Prince locked himself up in his hotel room for almost a week mourning Michael’s passing. That showed the relationship between the two. They were just young adult men back then that were in a race for the crown because they knew, they were the only two of the greatest male artists dominating that era and forever. RIP to both Kings. Nice reaction BTW
Prince sent Sheila E. and a song “For the tears in your eyes” 😉😃
I know this is an older video, but it made me laugh so hard when you said Bob Dylan was awful. My mom loved him and my dad used to say he doesn't know who the hell told that man he could sing 😁
Prince's religion wouldn't allow him to do this. He is suppose to be humble and give quietly... I was wishing Whitney would also be there...:)
Whitney had just made her debut album a month earlier so she was upcoming.
These people were all big stars of the time and came together for one night. It’s amazing. Love to see your reaction to the We Are the World For Haiti version . In 2010, Jamie Foxx pulled together a bunch of big music stars to recreate the song and raise funds for Haiti earthquake relief. Jamie even pulls out his Ray Charles for a line or 2 😎
James Ingram Luther Vandross Steve Perry Bette Midler Janet Jackson Harry Belafonte
Kim Carnes Dionne Warwick Wilie Nelson
Dione Warwick Lionel Ritchie Huey Lewis Kenny Loggins Kenny Roger's Diana Ross Paul Simon Daryl Hall John Oates Billy Joel Cindy Lauper Dan Acroyd and others
Luther was not in it
Neither was Janet Jackson.
@@Cookies_crumbs and she had no voice her backup music got her top hits not her “talent”
MJ THE GOAT! 👏🏻 the moment you've laughed lmaoo I laughed with you 😭💀
MJ the G.O.A.T. untouchable
Prince couldnt leave his ego at the door.
Bob Dylan wrote and originally released Wagon Wheel, and Darius Rucker rereleased it in 2013.
Dylan has a HUGE catalogue of music! Start with "Like A Rolling Stone" or "Blowin' In The Wind." Hundreds of songs... see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_songs_written_by_Bob_Dylan
@@sometimeslyrical And the greatest dis song ever..."Positively 4th Street".
Prince’s Ego got the best of him like always couldn’t leave it at the door like a professional also MJ wrote this song and ironically he sounds the best out of everyone of course but forget Prince Whitney Houston wasn’t there either but see she wasn’t that popular at the time as of yet also Please React to Michael Jackson MTV 10th Anniversary Performance 1991 thank me later it’s his first performance since releasing Dangerous album as well😇🙌🏽👑💖🔥✨💯
I almost like your reaction to this. This is iconic. But for you to say Bob Dylan was bad, you need to research Bob Dylan. He is one of the greatest. Sorry to say, but Bob Dylan is not bad. He is awesome. Rich & famous. Do some research. Thank you.
Haa.. White Haired man who U thought had a great voice...Country legend. Mr. Kenney Rogers....and the ONE PERSON WHO EVERYONE IN THAT ROOM WANTED TO MEET...The one who U thought was..BAD... LOL.. The one and only. Bob Dylan!!!...(Ya.. his voice was the Iconic American Folk Music foundation of the 60s...)
Bless U...
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Yes you did see actors originally there was some issue with actors and the rockstars. rockstars didn't want to be seen with actors for fear that it would ruin their rep. Rumor is it almost never happened and then Bruce Springsteen showed up only guy to show up in a rental car and said" hey i came here to feed some people"
Beautiful song. Awesome singers. Thanks Jordan
I don't like bursting everyone s bubble but Bob Geldolf and Midge Ure started this whole thing.
Dec 84 Do They Know Its Xmas came out with all British artists.
Bob and Midge came up with the idea to raise money for the worst drought and famine Ethiopia had.
Hense the single. Then they contacted American side to join forces to create
Biggest concert in my opinion.
Live Aid 13th July 1985. The single We are the World written by Michael and Lionel was for USA side getting artists involved, and recording this in one day March 85
This had also happened previously in London Dec 84 with Do They Know its Xmas.
An Englishman and a Scotsman started Live Aid.
Dan Aykroyd was the actor you saw, he was a singer also. Was in a group called the Blues Brothers LOL. They had a sign hanging on the door that said "check your egos at the door" or something to that effect. I believe (and I might be wrong) but I think that's why Prince was not there (his ego had to go with hahaha )
All these people are legends Bob Dylan in a league of his own!!! He is not bad!!!
Now please don't take me wrong, I love Prince . However, after the 1985 Grammy awards Quincy Jones asked all the major stars to come and sing on this charity song. He also said that he wanted the stars to put aside their egos this one night for such a great cause ( Famine in Africa). Prince, then at the height of his fame, was also a huge rival of Michael Jackson just couldn't do that. However, he did contribute a song to the USA For Africa album. He did say many years later that he wished he had done the song !
The only person in this video that was not a singer is Dan Ackroyd. He wasn't supposed to be in it but he just happened to be at the studio that evening for something else and he was invited to join in on this special project. The rest as they say is history.
Bob Dylan sounds like a vacuum cleaner.
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
So many legends in one room with egos left at the door! I read the story why Prince wasn’t involved. This was recorded after the American Music Awards & everybody was invited to the recording. Prince just had a big night at the AMAs & it was rumored he didn’t like the song. He offered to play guitar on it but management said no! So Prince excused himself as being too sick to participate & submitted a different song later. Obviously some tension between him & MJ didn’t help. WE ARE THE WORLD was written by MJ & Lionel.
STEVIE WONDER IS PITCH PERFECT (based on research).
TINA TURNER PROUD MARY LIVE AT WEMBLEY 2000.
Michael J. was there because he's one of the writers of the song,
The other one's Lionel Richie
Sheila E. Is standing next to Ray Charles looking fine with the black sunglasses on😎 😍
Ya.. Michael ddnt just WANTED to be there.. He wrote the Song..along with Lionel Richie... Lol
Huey Lewis brought the News after Mike lol
Cant let that bad singer comment pass bro, yeah to be fair Bob Dylan is a folk singer song writer but he does hold the acclaim to being the greatest and most important song writer of this and last generation ( 60's),included, check out a interview with Lionel Ritchie when he said it took a lot to get Bob Dylan to come down and do it and when he walked in the room everyone of those stars, Micheal Jackson, Diana Ross, Springsteen, stevie wonder etc all stopped what they were doing and turned in awe of him and Ritchie said shit hes here and now I have to go over and talk to him. But I do get what you were saying him and Willie Nelson stuck out a bit when it was a cross between pop and soul
Lionel Richie called Prince to ask him to participate but declined because they wanted him to stand next to Michael Jackson and he did not want to do that. Really petty reason for him to miss out on being a part of a legendary and historic song and video.. 😥
Prince gave a song to the project💜 the guy you said was bad is Bob Dylan 😆
Dude don't bash Bob Dylan, the singer and songwriter of the masses 😊
Prince didn't show up to join, bc he & Michael Jackson were at odds with one another at the time. That's why prince was not in this. Waylon jennings was,but had to leave early.
No worries, Bob Dylan. We know...❤
The one you said was bad was the legendary Bob Dillon, an incredible singer/songwriter. His voice was definitely one of a kind, but it will always be part of his legacy.
What year where you were u born Holmes?
The man you though was bad is Bod Dylan and he is in fact a legend and unique voice but brilliant artist!
The guy with silver hair and beard is Kenny Rodgers pls react to the gambler. And they are all famous Grammy winners
Yea MJ is famous and world famous but if you know your music you dint react ro bob dylan like that he is a great songwriter as well as singers, agree they all looking for whitney or MJ yet shocked by the rest fo amazing artists the backbone of our music , just listening to Dionne you can hear whitney's voice (related) i really think this song shpuld be part of school subjects so our future generations know these amazing legends by heart
They are all singers except one person, Dan Ackroyd, standing in the back with the legendary Harry Belafonti.
One of the Blues Brothers? That Dan Ackroyd? Hate to break it to you…
That guy fuzzy headed white guy you didn't care for is Bob Dylan...my theory on Dylan is because he is such a lyrical genius no one had the heart to tell him he wasn't not a good singer and at this point in my life his voice is oddly comforting as it runs through the fabric of my life
As an aside I have watch a lot of reactions to this song and am so disappointed more don't recognize AL Jarreau the man who pioneered beat boxing...(he sang right before Bruce Springsteen)
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Michael and Lionel wrote this song, produced by his majesty Quincy Jones. Michael and Price were not in best relations then cause Prince could not stand the fact that Michael was a King of Pop and he wanted to be it. Simple as that.
Really????? You feel you are in any type of position to criticize any of these singers or their voices, especially since they all came together for such a wonderful initiative, with no pay whatsoever!!! I am glad you are doing reactions, as you may come to appreciate different styles of voices, & what they can bring to the table! Not impressed, Not liking, & Not subscribing!!!
I'd also say, always keep it real, even if it's unpopular. I respect reactors who say when they don't like something. I also respect reactors who find something good to say about everything they listen to, like Jayvee. Your subs are sending mostly their favorite songs, and of course we all want a pat on the head, but everyone can't like every single same thing, so diplomacy is the name of the game, I guess.
Like I said about Tom MacDonald, he's THE WORST. Reactors hear him for the first time and while it sounds like he's advocating racial harmony and equality, he is speaking in code to advance his racist/conservative agenda. And reactors are hearing him for the first time, like deer in headlights, not wanting to offend their subs., which I get, but I really wish more reactors would speak out when they hear his self serving, whyte privilege/sirpremysyt messages. If you want, check out Skiz, Jolah, or fantano for the real deal on TMD.
And if you do watch, check the comment section. His idiot fans are braindead, racist, zombies. I left a few comments on Teez McGee's reaction to him, that I gathered from some groups I'm in on facebook. Won't be hard to find, if you're interested. Happy to discuss if you want.
Bruce Springsteeen is known as The King Of Rock, mate.
You do realize now you have to react to multiple Bob Dylan songs, right?
Man wasn't feeling Bob Dylan LOL
Michael King 👑
The powerful of the boss 🔥
Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie!
Michael set up this hole thing, so of course he was there. There was a lot of the artists whom he invited, because of prior engagements couldn't come in Whitney, prince etc...
No, MJ DID NOT set up this whole thing. Pictures of the incredible suffering from the famine in Africa moved the legendary Harry Belafonte to get a humanitarian fundraising project going with the megastars in the music scene. He contacted manager Ken Kragen who suggested a record rather than a concert. They put the project into the hands of Quincy Jones.Quincy asked Linel Richie and Michael to write the song.In 1985 when this was done, every single participant...both those in the chorus and those with solo parts were bonafide stars and legends in.their own right and known for their unique talents. MJ was among them, with his own following, but hardly the be-all and end-all in music.
Lionel. Sorry for the typo. I hate these tiny keyboards!
Prince isn't in this video, he actually delined to participate.
The rock n roll kind of guy is Bruce Springsteen "the boss" plse react to his very famous song "Born I the USA 🇺🇸
Bob Dylan is one of the greats and he called him bad. Badass is more like it
Here's a video with all the singers' names - th-cam.com/video/G4xQBrrTp4s/w-d-xo.html
Why don't you review Bob Dylan, Like a Rollin stone? That would make us friends again ha
Someone needs to listen to Bob Dylan's music. Start with, "The Hurricane" then any song on the "Highway 61," or "Infidels" LPs, then get back with us. You will be a convert.
Yes the whole chorus of singers were all famous people - they just weren’t given verses
And yes Bob Dylan didn’t really suit this song. But he was huge as an artist so they used his massive fame
Michael new how to use and orchestrate a lot of people in his life
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I love 😘 your accent 💞
It’s nothing special! Need to come over to the states! 🙏