March 28: this song. I remember being 5/6/7 yo and every time they played it I used to cry… not out of sadness tho… just made me feel DEEP. I didn’t understand the lyrics didn’t know who these people were but the music… just the music. Flash forward 20 years I’ve been around, I lived in London for years and back in Spain this song come back to my mind. Damn I needed to hear it to know what’s really about… it comes out that I’ve always been who I am and even when I was a kid and even without knowing English I could understand that the friendship that I give, IF AIN’T REAL, AIN’T NOTHING. Those that call me a friend know what I’m about. As far as I know, that’s what friends are for. I give it, I don’t expect it butI demand it.
Why people cannot enjoy good old classics without mocking to nowadays music? So much disrespect.. are there no good talents today?! That's false and that comment is unnecessary
I was lucky to see this performance in 88' for an AIDS benefit. I remember it well. Very emotional and just so very special. It will stick with me forever. RIP Burt Bacharach. You created something very special and lasting.
This clip is telling why i so in love tith 80's artists and music! There will not be another 80's! So many classics and true musicians ! It was the most precious era in pop music history!
This is why I will always love Dionne Warwick. Look at the uncontrollable emotion she displays throughout this performance. Clearly she has a deep connection to this song and simply cannot hold back the tears toward the end. Always a gracious and generous performer, she shares the song and stage with her friends and is moved by their talents. This is an amazing piece of music history.
THE BEST OF THE 1984 YRS. ALMOST 3.7 DECADE PAST. NO ONE SANG THIS SONG . THEY ARE THE LEGEND OF THIS SONG FOR EVER. SPECIALLY DIONNE WARWIK THE BRILLANT VOICE GIVEN TO DIONNE .SHE HAS A GOD GIFTED VOICE. AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.
Dionne called the others to join them.. Shes such a class... It was her idea to invite her friends to record this song which became one of the most iconic songs in history. LOVE DIONNE!
Christian Espedilla I am a big fan of Ms.Dionne and my family-dad and sisters.She is too good -heavy, deep, smooth, voice.Stylish singing, duets with anybody easily.Phrasing so amazing.Love her from India....God bless her. And you take care too....Enjoy this kinda music....Cheers👍👍💐💐💐
@@noelleslie6665 I'm a huge fan of Ms. Dionne. Probably her #1!!! I am truly impressed if how you describe her talent!! You are spot on with the exception of a few more adjectives left out lol!! Good job!! I can tell you and your family loves and knows Ms. Dionne's talent❤❤❤❤
Dionne Warwick is a beautiful singer songwriter inside and out. You really don't hear this kind of music anymore unless you're looking for it. WHAT A SHAME...
Almost all my friends died from AIDS when I was growing up so many precious people who were not even given a chance it was this song and movement that changed the world's view that it was not a Gay disease it was a blood disease and still is .Godbless
I can't count how many tears have fallen since I was introduced to this song & now seeing the video is causing a flood warning for my area...😅😅❤😭😭😭😭 they all sing so beautifully together and Stevie Wonder is the God of musicianship!!
My Filipina mother is a huge fan of this 4 artists. She was born a music lover and she always will be. And because of her I've became one, too...😅😊 80's music will always live to millions of people's hearts.
Oh My GOD. Some of the best singers of all time on one stage. Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Lena Horne, and others. Dionne is one of my all-time favorites. GOD Bless Them All.🙏
5:39 Burt Bacharach surrounded by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. One of the highest points of cultural existence. If only the modern Grammy's were about something like this - love, fellowship, and high art - instead of whatever it has sunk to.
In this live version they all sound like each of them is trying to OUTSING one another, but even though Miss Gladys sings the least lines in this song, she wipes her butt with all 3 of them, (specially Miss Dion who seems to be running out of voice and/or breath every 2 words) and Gladys shines the brightest!
callie ford ......Crazy thing is Steveie is pushing 70 come May and he still can hit the higher registers he’s famous for and sounds like he did way back when.
Some artists make sure that whenever they release a song it must be hit for many years to come, like these legends did, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Steve Wonder, big ups to you guys 👏👏👏
DIONNE WARWICK is a class act and so deserve all accolades and recognition bestowed upon her. Thank you for bringin all of this exceptional talent together and Congratulations on your KENNEDY CENTER HONOR!
+Mike Boland Indeed, this performance gave me chills. It was competitive because Stevie sang his heart out, then Elton and then Gladys did. Truly amazing stuff.
Goose bumps occur as soon as that beautiful lady sings the first note of this sensational song. Four enormously talented people......we love each one as much as is humanly possible. Bless them all for the unending pleasure they bring, and have brought, to everyone.
Hardly Any Words To Say, Except How So Wonderful To Hear All There Voices Together With Such A Meaningful Song And Dionne Warwick's Last Word's '' GOD BLESS '' !!
One of the greatest pieces of music ever composed period. This makes me cry and why I do not know, but it does. The music is great and the singing is outstanding.
This song just made me cry too. It made me start sobbing actually. I think because it makes me think of the ‘old days’ and seeing, Dionne, Gladys, Stevie & Elton all looking so young makes me sad because this was from an era in time that we will never be able to have back. So when I listen to it and watch them singing it, I’m sad knowing music like this will never be like this again, yet I love it so much that it’s really just bittersweet. And that’s where the tears come from. But boy-o-boy! What a great time we lived in 😌
Being born in 69', I was blessed to a rich assortment of music. My first recollection of Gladys Knight was on of the many variety shows that featured legends like Gladys. This is strange for many to understand, but starting around age 4, she was my Mother too.
What an amazing line up of talent of all the greats. Amazing, tear jerking and totally heart rending display of affection by Dionne Warwick. An all time classic!!
La fusión de 4 voces al cantar hacen que mi corazón llore como sorpresa al mejor talento para interpretar una canción, nadie eclipsa a nadie es magistral cada que escucho esta canción, bravo por siempre, además las chicas están hermosisimas!!
I remember seeing this when it originally aired on Showtime back in 1988. It was one of the very best television specials I have ever seen! Wonderful on all counts.
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It's February 24th 2024. I'm still listening to this beautiful 😢 song and yes I'm teary-eyed . Please take care and god bless. 🤗🦋
That's what friends are for! ❤😊
So True !! 😊🦋
Will never forget these beautiful people and their music
March 28:
this song. I remember being 5/6/7 yo and every time they played it I used to cry… not out of sadness tho… just made me feel DEEP. I didn’t understand the lyrics didn’t know who these people were but the music… just the music.
Flash forward 20 years I’ve been around, I lived in London for years and back in Spain this song come back to my mind. Damn I needed to hear it to know what’s really about… it comes out that I’ve always been who I am and even when I was a kid and even without knowing English I could understand that the friendship that I give, IF AIN’T REAL, AIN’T NOTHING.
Those that call me a friend know what I’m about. As far as I know, that’s what friends are for.
I give it, I don’t expect it butI demand it.
You’re not alone 👍👏👏👏
After all of these years, this song is still one of my favorites!!!!!! Nothing but pure talent.
More talent on that stage than the entire music industry in 2021.
Sadly I wish this wasn’t true. only silk sonic and a few others putting out timeless real music in 21
There's also a version with Vandross and Houston that's incredible.
@@Thizzfather yes its superb.
Why people cannot enjoy good old classics without mocking to nowadays music? So much disrespect.. are there no good talents today?! That's false and that comment is unnecessary
@@matanbar9151 disrespect for what? And who in todays music industry is comparable to Dione Warwick or Stevie Wonder?
No effects, no auto-tune, no audio trickery. Just pure, raw talent....and friendship ;)
Looking like microphone is high quality such as sennheizer, sony etc. The audio output will follow as its prices
Why only one is working
@@renpart6946 and that has _what_ to do with talent?
salute.
gladys knight, wow.
Gladys is something else and they’re all legends
I love Gladys Knight!! She has an amazing voice!!!
I was lucky to see this performance in 88' for an AIDS benefit. I remember it well. Very emotional and just so very special. It will stick with me forever. RIP Burt Bacharach. You created something very special and lasting.
Great song great voices. Gladys Knights voice is out of this world.❤
2023 and this song will comfortably be a number 1 on the charts...80's and 90's era will always be the best by a wide margin 👏👏🙌🙌
Still here watching this amazing performance in 2024.❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺
Me Too !! 😊🦋
It’s 2024 and i’m still watching thisssss 🥺🥺❤️❤️
This clip is telling why i so in love tith 80's artists and music! There will not be another 80's! So many classics and true musicians ! It was the most precious era in pop music history!
So true. Miss those days
Totally agree♥️
This is why I will always love Dionne Warwick. Look at the uncontrollable emotion she displays throughout this performance. Clearly she has a deep connection to this song and simply cannot hold back the tears toward the end. Always a gracious and generous performer, she shares the song and stage with her friends and is moved by their talents. This is an amazing piece of music history.
Amen!
Amo!
amen
Son geniales, por siempre
🥰Exactly. With all the great energy around her, I can totally understand why . And on top of that, the great Nancy Wilson was on her shoulder 🥰
FANTASTIC FOUR!! ELTON JOHN, DIONNE WARWICK, GLADYS KNIGHT AND STEVIE WONDER!!!!!!
Mehr geht nicht!
THE BEST OF THE 1984 YRS.
ALMOST 3.7 DECADE PAST.
NO ONE SANG THIS SONG .
THEY ARE THE LEGEND OF THIS SONG FOR EVER.
SPECIALLY DIONNE WARWIK THE BRILLANT VOICE GIVEN TO DIONNE .SHE HAS A GOD GIFTED VOICE.
AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.
Dionne called the others to join them.. Shes such a class... It was her idea to invite her friends to record this song which became one of the most iconic songs in history. LOVE DIONNE!
Christian Espedilla I am a big fan of Ms.Dionne and my family-dad and sisters.She is too good -heavy, deep, smooth, voice.Stylish singing, duets with anybody easily.Phrasing so amazing.Love her from India....God bless her. And you take care too....Enjoy this kinda music....Cheers👍👍💐💐💐
Lindo demais
@@noelleslie6665 I'm a huge fan of Ms. Dionne. Probably her #1!!! I am truly impressed if how you describe her talent!! You are spot on with the exception of a few more adjectives left out lol!! Good job!! I can tell you and your family loves and knows Ms. Dionne's talent❤❤❤❤
@@singingmanmd Wow.. The best reply to my response here in TH-cam comment section. Love you, thank you and take care😍
@@noelleslie6665U welcome. What you said is the truth. Love to you as well❤❤
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Remember watching this on TV, was in my 2nd year of my 2nd tour in Korea with the Army!!!! Great times, great music, and a great decade!!!!
I feel like they are singing it to me, and, boy, could I use a few friends right now.
Dionne Warwick is a beautiful singer songwriter inside and out. You really don't hear this kind of music anymore unless you're looking for it. WHAT A SHAME...
Dionne Was so emotional at this moment💙💙💙
Almost all my friends died from AIDS when I was growing up so many precious people who were not even given a chance it was this song and movement that changed the world's view that it was not a Gay disease it was a blood disease and still is .Godbless
So True !! 😤🦋
Gracias!!!
ALMOST ALL of yor friends died from Aids!?!? That’s horrible!
GLadys Knights voice Goodness so powerful
Oh my Lord. God bless them and keep them under your wing. Such love xxx
I can't count how many tears have fallen since I was introduced to this song & now seeing the video is causing a flood warning for my area...😅😅❤😭😭😭😭 they all sing so beautifully together and Stevie Wonder is the God of musicianship!!
Sir Elton john and gladys knight...superb
The way Elton sings, “That’s what friends are for” sounds so beautiful.
My Filipina mother is a huge fan of this 4 artists. She was born a music lover and she always will be.
And because of her I've became one, too...😅😊
80's music will always live to millions of people's hearts.
Was born in 2007 and just found so many great music out there and this one is a masterpiece, tears fall without knowing why..
Was born 2007 too, and i agree to you, this is one of the best Songs ever
envy you born2007
@@진라면-z4ime too 😂😂😂.I am 61
That's what happens when 4 natural born singers sing together
Naturally they'll amaze us 🎉
I cry always i hear this amazing song THAT!S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, fantastic group!!!! I am missing my real old friends who already passed away!!!!!!
RIP Bert Bacharach that’s what brought me here and RIP to Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston great talent will and is missed
Seeing Burt Bacharach there, what it must have been like to be among all that talent performing your composition. What a talent. RIP
Oh My GOD. Some of the best singers of all time on one stage. Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Lena Horne, and others. Dionne is one of my all-time favorites. GOD Bless Them All.🙏
For sure! Class, talent, timeless appeal! New 'artists' take note!
Agreed Great Iconic Singers, Nancy Wilson is my personal favorite.
@@Seabasstien ohhh I was thrilled to see & hear her. Lena Horne. Luther... who should have had a mic! With Melba Moore.. wow!
Four legends together with a beautiful, timeless song. Thankful for this.
Muito bom .
The divo Sr Elton Jhon,the gladys Knight power voice,the fantastic voice Estevie Wonder and the magestic lady Dionne Warwick
Stevie's harmonica progression at the end is simple awe inspiring !! Pure Bliss
Yes , Gladys. put this song into orbit effortlessly well and truly ❤️
5:39 Burt Bacharach surrounded by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder.
One of the highest points of cultural existence.
If only the modern Grammy's were about something like this - love, fellowship, and high art - instead of whatever it has sunk to.
Gladys is always amazing! One of the best voices this world has ever heard!!
In this live version they all sound like each of them is trying to OUTSING one another, but even though Miss Gladys sings the least lines in this song, she wipes her butt with all 3 of them, (specially Miss Dion who seems to be running out of voice and/or breath every 2 words) and Gladys shines the brightest!
Bruce Baldwin I agree seen her many times she still is awesome and a very nice lady too ..
True...
Bruce Baldwin I agree and very unrated I add. Gladys doesn't get thee appreciation she deserves.
THE best!!
pure gifted talent...true singing from the soul....more than tear worthy
4 legends in the music industry... Bow and respect from the Philippines.
Beautiful song, lyric, armony and greatest voices! Just 80's quality!
Those were the days of pure talent.
Facts!!!
People Today need to really Listen to this Beautiful Song
If there was More Love in The World We’d be on good shape
🙏🏻❤️
Hi Cindy
Best version so far
This music generation is unforgettable!.
If there is really an idea of what America should be about. This is it! How gorgeous and joyful everyone can be. And so much talent.
Thank you for this beautiful, classic song Mr. Bacharach❤ RIP
Stevie Wonder is the greatest singer in the world!! 😊
callie ford Fact!🔥🔥🔥👊🏼
callie ford ......Crazy thing is Steveie is pushing 70 come May and he still can hit the higher registers he’s famous for and sounds like he did way back when.
Viva mexico
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I was just saying that to myself before I even saw yr comment!
Gladis Knight just kicks ass on this song along with Stevie!!!
Yes sir! Stevie and Gladys are beyond this world
Riight, And the Rest Aren't So Bad Them Selves, Especially Elton John, I Just Love Them All! 💞💝💞
Wow thats what friends are for... Epic. Legends.♥️🎶🎙
Props to Elton John for being able to keep up with them. There aren’t too many white male singers who could do that
I love my Gladys Knight.........the real Queen"
Gladys can't help but smile, such a beautiful person x
Dude, Gladys holding that note into elton's part...wow... That was, until very recently, a voice... So grateful for this sort of archiving..
Mrs. Gladys's voice sent chills through me!! That woman has a powerful instrument.
Dionne and Gladys Knight too beautiful women ! beautiful voices Stevie and Elton was both holding it down awesome performance !!
Awww this has me crying.. such powerful voices then Dionne called everyone up 😢😢😢😢😭😭😢😢 when music was at its best...
Some artists make sure that whenever they release a song it must be hit for many years to come, like these legends did, Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight and Steve Wonder, big ups to you guys 👏👏👏
DIONNE WARWICK is a class act and so deserve all accolades and recognition bestowed upon her. Thank you for bringin all of this exceptional talent together and Congratulations on your KENNEDY CENTER HONOR!
Omgoodness. Every live version is epic. It’s this song. Every artist is given the shot to run with it. Same lyrics.
I WILL LISTEN THIS FANTASTIC SONG FOREVER, NO MORE COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This song gives me the feels every time. Elton is amazing live holy shit. They all killed it.
+Mike Boland Indeed, this performance gave me chills. It was competitive because Stevie sang his heart out, then Elton and then Gladys did. Truly amazing stuff.
This song makes me miss my mom so much sitting here crying and the tears are flowing
Cece Winan, Elton John, Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder, and an audience moved to tears!
Goose bumps occur as soon as that beautiful lady sings the first note of this sensational song. Four enormously talented people......we love each one as much as is humanly possible. Bless them all for the unending pleasure they bring, and have brought, to everyone.
They have been in the business a long time, haven't they? They definitely need to be treasured!
Lord have mercy i've never seen this performance until now brought me to tears i've ALWAYS loved each every one of them for so long
Me either!!
Hello dear how are you doing ❤❤❤
Its the unity that makes this so moving
잠안오는 새벽 미쳤다 이게 노래죠 3시간 술 안주로 듣고 있네요
Nothing compare this kind of friendship because of music. This is a history of true talent and friendship👍👍🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
2023 e eu ouvindo esse hino à amizade. Maravilhosos.
Love Gladys' voice... I get a thrill every time I hear it.
I just CAN'T get enough of this song!
rioboy13 Neither can I. Ive been around a good while now. There hasnt been a better song written in the last 30 years.
Its timeless. It will never die.
I too 👍
I am just watching and bursting into tears leaving my COVID depression.
Hardly Any Words To Say, Except How So Wonderful To Hear All There Voices Together With Such A Meaningful Song And Dionne Warwick's Last Word's '' GOD BLESS '' !!
One of the greatest pieces of music ever composed period. This makes me cry and why I do not know, but it does. The music is great and the singing is outstanding.
+Steven Fanale
Me too. Its just so much better and touching than all that shit music today
Steven Fanale Again I say....There hasnt been a better song written in the last 30 years.
This song just made me cry too. It made me start sobbing actually. I think because it makes me think of the ‘old days’ and seeing, Dionne, Gladys, Stevie & Elton all looking so young makes me sad because this was from an era in time that we will never be able to have back. So when I listen to it and watch them singing it, I’m sad knowing music like this will never be like this again, yet I love it so much that it’s really just bittersweet. And that’s where the tears come from. But
boy-o-boy! What a great time we lived in 😌
We can come close to bringing this back. Just takes the right ppl and right coordination
Steven Fanale because of the wonderful words, you can feel they really mean them!
Eu acho incrível a capacidade vocal da Dionne, ela brinca de cantar, interpreta com uma suavidade indescritível!!!
Verdade!
Gladys Knight is love! ❤
Love this song. Could listen forever. Four distinct and amazing voices.
If this live performance doesn't move you to tears, you aren't human. This is amazing. Pro-tip, don't listen to this at the office! 😂
January 2020, who's still watching this like me?👋👍❤
Definitely. Legends.
Moi lol
Feb 20
Brasill 100%
Still loving this in 2020 . Bula from Fiji Islands
Being born in 69', I was blessed to a rich assortment of music. My first recollection of Gladys Knight was on of the many variety shows that featured legends like Gladys. This is strange for many to understand, but starting around age 4, she was my Mother too.
Awww......BEAUTIFUL!!!
Wow! I got chills. Started out crying, with Dionne & Elton. Stevie tore it up, then GLADYS!!!! Really beautiful memories ☺...
WOW!! This is beautiful. I had never seen this. Still relevant over 30 years later.
Wow wow wow. Can't stop listening to that song and it's my favorite one.
Hi Doris
stevie wonder is the 10th wonders of the world,great performer of all time,god bless you.
What an amazing line up of talent of all the greats. Amazing, tear jerking and totally heart rending display of affection by Dionne Warwick. An all time classic!!
Nobody got pipes like my Gladys!
I saw this originally in 1988 and was so awesome. Now on November 27, 2022, this super team is so more awesome.
Thanks for putting this video out again in the 21st century!!
The best of the best when music was real
One thing about Ms. Gladys she never had to whistle but, always stay in that low register with grace. ❤
Gladys Knight that's THE woman !
Real talent artists….. I wish I can turn back time to 80s…..most precious pop music era of all time
La fusión de 4 voces al cantar hacen que mi corazón llore como sorpresa al mejor talento para interpretar una canción, nadie eclipsa a nadie es magistral cada que escucho esta canción, bravo por siempre, además las chicas están hermosisimas!!
26-05-2024
THIS SONG SCORED MY YOUTH!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤BRASIL 🥰 😍 🥰 😍 🥰 😍
Aww Dionne got caught up...this is when television specials and award shows were the business. Now, you just record them and watch the good parts.
Keep smiling.....keep shining....through the lockdown and after.......
Brilliant musicians, with talent, creativity, expertise and sensitivity.
So good, thanks, so beautiful, super, fantastic!
Gladys Knight's note at 3:19 that soar lasted for 10 seconds , Empress Of Soul
Amazing
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Wow
Gladys Knight’s nota DEZ 👑👑😍
I love Gladys knight" !!!!
I remember seeing this when it originally aired on Showtime back in 1988. It was one of the very best television specials I have ever seen! Wonderful on all counts.
DetroitLives313 what was it for?
The Warwick Foundation for AIDS Research fundraiser in D.C.
I cannot believed that this is my first time. I would like to own
this..