REVISITING U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World! I was to young to know how GREAT this was!

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    REVISITING U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World! I was to young to know how GREAT this was!
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  • @BlackPegasusRaps
    @BlackPegasusRaps  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +654

    Ive reacted to Bob Dylan on the channel but didn’t recognize him in this hahaha Proceed with roasting me 😆🥲

    • @steveullrich7737
      @steveullrich7737 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

      Hey you did great overall. Kenny Loggins was one of the artists you didn’t know and who you should react to at some point.

    • @michaellynch9550
      @michaellynch9550 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      You said you still have trouble figuring out which ones Hall and Oates? just remember Hall is the first name in the group and the lead singer.

    • @AllTheHandlesTaken
      @AllTheHandlesTaken 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      We're all here learning. Some of us on the hip-hop side. Some on the new stuff. Some with the classics. No roast required. But if you really need one, that was ignorant, sir. Respectfully.

    • @kazzakoala
      @kazzakoala 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

      Timestamps and artists involved for you.
      It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian
      We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance)
      Time codes indicate start of first solo
      Lionel Richie - 0:26
      Stevie Wonder - 0:39
      Paul Simon - 0:43
      Kenny Rogers - 0:53
      James Ingram - 0:59
      Tina Turner - 1:06
      Billy Joel - 1:13
      Michael Jackson - 1:19
      Diana Ross - 1:32
      Dionne Warwick - 1:48
      Willie Nelson - 2:02
      Al Jarreau - 2:09
      Bruce Springsteen - 2:15
      Kenny Loggins - 2:21
      Steve Perry - 2:28
      Daryl Hall - 2:36
      Huey Lewis - 2:48
      Cyndi Lauper - 2:54
      Kim Carnes - 3:02
      Bob Dylan - 3:48
      Ray Charles - 4:27
      “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically)
      Dan Aykroyd
      Harry Belafonte
      Lindsey Buckingham
      Mario Cipollina
      Johnny Colla
      Sheila E.
      Bob Geldof
      Bill Gibson
      Chris Hayes
      Sean Hopper
      Jackie Jackson
      La Toya Jackson
      Marlon Jackson
      Randy Jackson
      Tito Jackson
      Waylon Jennings
      Bette Midler
      John Oates
      Jeffrey Osborne
      The Pointer Sisters
      Smokey Robinson

    • @patriciak7409
      @patriciak7409 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      I cringed when you didn't know Bob Dylan the great revolutionary voice of the 60s.
      Shukran from Africa 🇰🇪

  • @timothymccleary7097
    @timothymccleary7097 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +939

    Here's all the artists
    Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel sing the first verse;[30] Michael Jackson and Diana Ross sing the first chorus;[30] Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse; Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall sing the second chorus;[30] Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes sing the bridge.[30] "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.[citation needed] The structure is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup".[13]
    The following people sang in the chorus: Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Jackie Jackson, La Toya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and Smokey Robinson.[30]

    • @jennfontan188
      @jennfontan188 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

      Thankyou so much for this❤❤❤

    • @jennyjenny4501
      @jennyjenny4501 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

      I’ll have to rewatch and look for my favorite outlaw, Waylon Jennings !

    • @julieCA58
      @julieCA58 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Thank you

    • @LonghopeBro-ju6jl
      @LonghopeBro-ju6jl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

      I'm 71 and recognized almost every one of the singers and a lot of the backup singers. What I loved about this reaction was the response and how many of them he recognized. Way more than any other reactor I've watched. Black Pegasus really pays attention to the artists he reacts to and knows greatness when he sees it. I love seeing artists from the past getting their due, and not being forgotten. TH-cam is truly a wealth of great music.

    • @andreadeamon6419
      @andreadeamon6419 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +40

      Phil Collins was on drums

  • @StacyMoore241
    @StacyMoore241 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +731

    I’m fortunate enough to be 63 years old and know who these artists are.

    • @Desmond.TuTu.
      @Desmond.TuTu. 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I’d rather be 23 and not know them …. But I’m not ☹️

    • @amyl9864
      @amyl9864 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      I am 54 - all of them look familiar but there are few that the names just wouldn't come to me right away, so I had to go and look it up!

    • @lorrahowell3567
      @lorrahowell3567 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Me too, 63

    • @icommentonreactions1619
      @icommentonreactions1619 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Im 27 & know 90% of these. The younger generation will carry the torch

    • @dahuffy
      @dahuffy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      66 here

  • @michellemiller5620
    @michellemiller5620 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Steve Perry is the voice. And he stop singing because he felt he wasn't perfect. But he still is lol

  • @ChrisHaar
    @ChrisHaar 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +573

    The new Netflix documentary about the making of this is really worth watching.

    • @kimzwolinski9919
      @kimzwolinski9919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Facts 😊

    • @kimberlygrimm7007
      @kimberlygrimm7007 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      I was coming to the comments to say exactly this! ❤

    • @kimm2304
      @kimm2304 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kimberlygrimm7007 Me too! Just realized, 3 Kim's think alike! 👍

    • @jennfontan188
      @jennfontan188 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      What is it called? I would love to watch❤

    • @pdxgreg6183
      @pdxgreg6183 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +35

      Agreed. The doc is called “The Greatest Night in Pop”

  • @SB06184
    @SB06184 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +206

    I loved your reaction when Steve Perry came on.

    • @DonnaWenker
      @DonnaWenker 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      me too!! epic

  • @Jonz808
    @Jonz808 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    And this is why REACTORS are so important in keeping the music alive, the history, the memories, and the unique perspective each brings.

    • @IENetworkTV
      @IENetworkTV หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I couldn't have said it myself

  • @fatimasoares7261
    @fatimasoares7261 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +424

    Whoever put together Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder was a genious: gravel and crystal. Amazing.

    • @r3adrpro811
      @r3adrpro811 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

      Quincy Jones was the producer, as weill as the conductor. Credit should go to him.

    • @gk5891
      @gk5891 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      Yep, that was Quincy's idea. One of the greatesr producers ever. He was responsible for Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Bad" albums among others. If he was involved you put the album on your list before you heard the first song.

    • @cog4life
      @cog4life 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Great way to put it!

    • @anon17472
      @anon17472 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      Bruce was more gravelly even than normal, he went from the last show on his tour, onto a plane, straight to this. You can hear it

    • @inekebaalman3320
      @inekebaalman3320 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I read somewhere that Quincy wasn’t totally satisfied after the song was finished. He asked Stevie to come back to the studio a couple of days later. That’s when he sang his last part of the song. Genius!

  • @jenniferwick2772
    @jenniferwick2772 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +45

    6:10 Steve Perry!! I loved watching your face when you kept realizing how many incredible singers were in this!

  • @dianerendon8150
    @dianerendon8150 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I get goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear Steve Perry

    • @patriciatolliver4057
      @patriciatolliver4057 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Patty-I get flushed every time I watch this. This takes me right back to when it was first aired. I have the same reaction and feel the same exhilaration.

  • @RunetteHamilton
    @RunetteHamilton 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Don't we all just love Steve Perry❤

  • @georgelee1319
    @georgelee1319 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Some of the best singers in that generation.. no autotune or gimmicks like nowadays.... Just pure talent....period.

  • @hockemeyer1
    @hockemeyer1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    That was Harry Belafonte standing next to Dan Aykroyd. The Pointer Sisters were part of the choir as was Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and Bette Midler standing with Latoya Jackson.

  • @VincentManiscalco
    @VincentManiscalco 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    Don’t worry when Steve Perry sings everybody stops !! and the guy right before him. Kenny Loggins has an incredible voice.

    • @beauealey9300
      @beauealey9300 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      So true!!

    • @thomaswhitten2537
      @thomaswhitten2537 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      BP may have not know Kenny Loggins,but my GUESS is he would recognize his song...FOOT LOOSE!

    • @SueK51
      @SueK51 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Steve and Kenny were nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for their collaboration on 'Don't Fight It.' Pat Benatar's hubby, Neil Giraldo is on lead guitar. th-cam.com/video/WJZim-_1qUQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @lesliedaubert1411
      @lesliedaubert1411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@SueK51I have that song on Steve Perry's Greatest Hits album.

  • @sallykeena
    @sallykeena 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    I'm 73 so yes, this was my day and Steve Perry is my man! 😉🥰

    • @angiecampbell2863
      @angiecampbell2863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Me too, I think he was the best singer here!

    • @mrscwest2129
      @mrscwest2129 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I rented a car to him back in the late eighties. Good looking and very nice in person 😊

    • @IENetworkTV
      @IENetworkTV หลายเดือนก่อน

      and here you are on a young reaction channel thank God for You tube live on queen glad to see you here

  • @ms.lisamarie82
    @ms.lisamarie82 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +265

    Look at those smiles. 😊😊These legends did this in the middle of the night, in a secret location right after the American Music Awards. Most of them came from across the globe on their 1 night off from tour... They had 1 night to rehearse, learn their parts and record it. They sang until like 5 am the next day. They dont do this kind of music anymore. Celebs and fans have become so consumed with money, fame, obsessions. We will never see love, compassion and generosity from Hollywood again.

    • @Cchan53
      @Cchan53 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      You didnt notice the other people because you didnt know them!

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I was with you until the last sentence! There are plenty that would be more than willing to do something like this again!

    • @andrewharrington6953
      @andrewharrington6953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Still a rip off of Band Aid from a year previous

    • @ms.lisamarie82
      @ms.lisamarie82 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@bkm2797 maybe I am jaded by the crap on our radio these days. I'm sure there are several artists that would be willing. But I do not believe we will ever see this again because industry is hell bent on pushing all energy into music filled with sex, vulgarity, violence and hate. There are a few out there with kindness and love to express I agree. Things have changed so much. I can name 100 songs about love, beauty, compassion inspiring conversations about change for the better and more than likely less than 5 came out in the last 12 to 15 years.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ms.lisamarie82
      I don't listen to the radio because so much is just as you say, and has been this entire new century. What I'm hoping is young people are getting fed up with the dirt and darkness and the illiterate music that shocks instead of bringing any kind of hope. Let it fade away, and real music become the major part of the industry again. You may not agree, but Taylor has certainly proven that clean music with real musicians is what the majority want to hear.
      So sadly you may be right in finding enough for a cause isn't in the cards.

  • @mariebishop7357
    @mariebishop7357 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    Don't feel bad about not knowing who they all are. You are discovering them now. I envy you hearing them for the first time. This was a timeless moment. The joy on your face when you recognize someone you've reacted to is priceless.

  • @Chris-mz1hm
    @Chris-mz1hm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I still get chills when Ray Charles sings.

  • @glennelfmann3143
    @glennelfmann3143 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +317

    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

    • @kerriespinrad7651
      @kerriespinrad7651 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Well done!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @Hoeech
      @Hoeech 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Included in the chorus without having lines of their own are Harry Belafonte, Sheila E, Bob Geldof, The Pointer Sisters, all of The News (from Huey Lewis and the News), most of the Jackson family (Marlon, Tito, LaToya, Randy, Waylon and Jackie), Bette Midler, John Oates (of Hall & Oates) Smokey Robinson, Linsey Buckingham and Dan Aykroyd (I guess as half of the Blues Brothers)
      That's a scary amount of talent in one room. If I forgot anyone, please add them

    • @tammyfinnemore
      @tammyfinnemore 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      was gonna post this so glad you did

    • @Emilie-one
      @Emilie-one 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      I love that you took the time to break it out. I hope BP sees this post! He’s done reactions to a bunch of these people

    • @sheilamuse4560
      @sheilamuse4560 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I remembered each one!! ❤

  • @vdeserisy
    @vdeserisy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    the guy next to Kenny Rogers is Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkle

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Paul Simon was briefly married to Carrie Fisher during the early 1980's. They hooked up not long after Carrie and Dan Akyroyd ended their relationship.

  • @BradLeroy
    @BradLeroy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +89

    Paul Simon and Huey Lewis are two of the artists you didn’t recognize. Both absolute greats in their genres.

    • @sue4856
      @sue4856 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      And Kenny Loggins

    • @kevinmcconnell3641
      @kevinmcconnell3641 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Paul Simon has been writing and performing for almost 70 years, I’m only just turned 68!!

    • @MsSweetNNaughty
      @MsSweetNNaughty 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Paul Simon is also a prolific song writer….heard of a little joint called The Sound of Silence? The version by Disturbed is 🔥

  • @brendascott7028
    @brendascott7028 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    I remember this performance. Listen to Steve Perry. His voice is head & shoulders above the rest!

    • @edrrobb1988
      @edrrobb1988 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To me also Bruce's did too

  • @eugenenicolaas6881
    @eugenenicolaas6881 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    No auto tune my friend! Pure talent back then!

  • @elizabethfranco1284
    @elizabethfranco1284 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +87

    Soloist in order of appearance:Lionel Richie,Stevie Wonder,Paul Simon,Kenny Rogers,James Ingram,Tina Turner,Billy Joel,MJ,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

    • @karensilvera6694
      @karensilvera6694 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Fantastic!! It was going too fast for me to jot them down for BP.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That is not the complete list, but you can google it.

    • @sueprator9314
      @sueprator9314 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is not the exact order but they are all there!

  • @theresehowlett7112
    @theresehowlett7112 2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love watching your reactions. I was blessed to be exposed to all these artists and many more. Going all the way back to Tommy Dorsey with Glenn Miller. I'm sharing all of them with my grandbabies and great grandbabies. So many 'Greats' over the decades, and I'm only in my young 60's.

  • @gafre2757
    @gafre2757 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    This was done after Bob Geldof( boomtown rats) and Midge Ure(ultravox) had got many stars from the UK and some from the US come together in England to record "do they know it's christmas"under the name of Band Aid in 1984. Check it out. The Live Aid concert followed in July 1985 in both the usa and england. Check out Queens performance at that concert, it's been called the greatest live performance ever. They stole the show.

    • @jeffreymontgomery7516
      @jeffreymontgomery7516 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      then there was "Farm Aid" later, but that was garbage in comparison...

    • @eurofritz4617
      @eurofritz4617 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and Ronnie James Dio and Heavy Metal friends did one called "Hear 'n Aid"

    • @wendymacraild5204
      @wendymacraild5204 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      FACTS!

  • @PebblesBlue
    @PebblesBlue 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +211

    Don't worry about stopping, just do what you do best - speak your mind, show your emotions, be your genuine self, as always.

    • @karensamuel1139
      @karensamuel1139 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I agree 👍

    • @cc-hk5ih
      @cc-hk5ih 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Amen

    • @Ko_Qc
      @Ko_Qc 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      im watching all kind of reaction videos all the time and he's great
      most pause alot more and dont say anything smart, he's got my vote just for not doing this xd

  • @Hogpapa4
    @Hogpapa4 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    OMG… best reaction ever… I get misty everytime watching this… favorite part is Cyndi Laupers voice when she comes bouncing in… LOVE IT…! 👏👏👏

  • @linrn53
    @linrn53 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +284

    Quincy Jones, who was the producer, put a sign on the door that read "leave your egos at the door". All of the artists worked all night in the studio to do this song. 63 million dollars went to Africa. (I'm 66 and remember when it aired on MTV, we all sat around waiting for it that night)

    • @andreadeamon6419
      @andreadeamon6419 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Was right after a music award. Michael didn't attend it as he was there recording his solo and getting things ready

    • @tupelohoney622
      @tupelohoney622 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I'm 64 and also remember waiting for this song to come out. The black gentleman in the back with the white sweater was Henry Belafonte, an incredibly gifted artist. This song was the whose who in every music genre of the past decade.

    • @amyaeschbach3581
      @amyaeschbach3581 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Every solo artist was a Grammy winner!! Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel must hear Sound of Silence! He also performed that song at opening of Ground Zero Memorial. You didn’t mention Lionel!!!!! Kenny Loggins did Footloose and Highway to the Danger Zone from Top Gun! You must do Cyndi Lauper (crazy hair) true colors or time after time! You did awesome! Thank you❤❤❤

    • @stephaniewade2973
      @stephaniewade2973 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      The ego situation is the very reason that Prince chose not to collaborate unfortunately.

    • @toddmills2651
      @toddmills2651 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fact

  • @RLG-
    @RLG- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    The guy with the beard you didn't know is Kenny Loggins. He wrote and sang Footloose, Danger Zone from Top Gun, I'm Alright from Caddyshack, and many others. Good rabbit hole to go down.

    • @wvman2374
      @wvman2374 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      He legit has one of the finest voices in all of popular music.

    • @laureldonald6213
      @laureldonald6213 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He also recorded a song with Steve Perry, Don't Fight It, a fun, feel good song.

    • @DTA-Music
      @DTA-Music 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Your Heart Will Lead You Home is a favorite of mine.

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He sang Danger Zone, but it was written by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock.

    • @JanetMcCann-hy2hv
      @JanetMcCann-hy2hv 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Agreed. He's been a fave of mine since his Loggins & Messina days.

  • @Grimehammer1969
    @Grimehammer1969 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    All of those great talented performers coming together at once. This song is a miracle.

  • @tiacalhoun3841
    @tiacalhoun3841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    We will never see this kind of talent altogether in one song ever again, this is a masterpiece, so many greats in one room!!!!

  • @JoeyT1
    @JoeyT1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +132

    We will NEVER N-E-V-E-R see anything like this again. What truly makes this special is that this was the gathering of artists who made their biggest impact in the 50,60,70, and 80's. 4 DECADES! I am so honored to have been a teenager when this amazing song was released.

    • @kimmince1955
      @kimmince1955 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Once in a life time event and we have lost so many of them

    • @kevanwillis4571
      @kevanwillis4571 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      We had already seen it in the U.K.
      'Feed the world' by Band Aid kick started the Americans to get with the programme.

    • @JoeyT1
      @JoeyT1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kevanwillis4571 I agree. USA for Africa has more artists from multiple decades

  • @bgvan37
    @bgvan37 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just love when youngins finally hear our music...............

  • @joankisloski6972
    @joankisloski6972 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +139

    More than $60 million was raised for African famine.” Most of the proceeds went to USA for Africa. 10% was set aside for homelessness in the U.S., per Wonder's request.

    • @antientdude1100
      @antientdude1100 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yea right !

    • @starman2337
      @starman2337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It may have gone to Africa, but not to feed hungry children.

    • @karenpowell6063
      @karenpowell6063 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@starman2337You have any proof of that?

    • @davidjames3080
      @davidjames3080 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@karenpowell6063 It's been established that much of the money raised went to the brutal dictator of Ethiopia, Mengistu. Ethiopia were in a civil war and Mengistu was responsible for the deaths of over 100,000 people in his 'resettlement marches'. He used the money from the West to buy modern, sophisticated weapons from Russia which he used to crush his enemies and make life worse for the people of Ethiopia. No food crossed the front lines and it is no coincidence that following Band Aid, Live Aid and USA for Africa, Ethiopa had the largest standing army in Africa and according to US Intelligence reports had employed chemical warfare and nerve gas on their own people.
      Bob Geldof and the people involved in these famine relief efforts all meant well and I've no doubt that some of the money reached the places it was supposed to (especially when Western cameras accompanied the aid), but they but had no idea how the politics of Africa worked, and there was no chance of all of that money and aid reaching the people it was supposed to, since Geldof had insisted on having oversight of the funds and dealing with the African leaders directly instead of handing the funds to established charities working in the area.

  • @karensilvera6694
    @karensilvera6694 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    BP, I chose listening to you because you talk and get excited. It's like watching your kid Christmas morning. I enjoy you enjoying it. Keep up the great reactions.

  • @marshabailey1121
    @marshabailey1121 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The top singers of their day. The best of the best were given solos by Quincy Jones, who produced it. They pulled an all nighter after the American Music Awards. At the time, Steve Perry had a huge hit O Sherrie from his first solo album Street Talk (Steve was one of the 1st Quincy called). Yes, Dan Aykroyd (beleieve it or not a cousin of mine) was in the chorus.

  • @icommentonreactions1619
    @icommentonreactions1619 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Stevie Wonder makes anything sound gold. A true gem to the world.

  • @anab4488
    @anab4488 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    This song is a true gem. 100% pure talent and 0% autotune.

  • @mississippiwoman5363
    @mississippiwoman5363 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I still cry every time I hear this song! We need more goodness like this in our f-up world that we live in today!

  • @wolfgangaero
    @wolfgangaero 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +120

    It's okay, we all have that same reaction to hearing Steve Perry

    • @vanessaschisel7781
      @vanessaschisel7781 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Indeed we do what an Amazing voice

  • @AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw
    @AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +197

    This 65-year-old woman loved your reaction to this song. As an adult you get to have a deeper appreciation for it now.

    • @threekidzmom04
      @threekidzmom04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I agree at 67!

    • @michellefrank8116
      @michellefrank8116 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Amen

    • @sherrylynn270
      @sherrylynn270 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Huey Luis.

    • @sherrylynn270
      @sherrylynn270 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cindy Lauper - Girls just want to have fun.

    • @prof_xhew2929
      @prof_xhew2929 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I m 55yo n I missed pointer sisters n the Jackson clan, etc until now😢 they were there
      It was a good good song n great contrast of voices!!!

  • @AerialViewsKy
    @AerialViewsKy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    And NO Auto-tune. Love the reaction from Black Pegasus ! Thank you Sir !

  • @marcellahutchens3807
    @marcellahutchens3807 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote this song. I recently saw an interview with Lionel Ritchie and 100% of the money went (and still goes) to feeding the children. Yes this song still generates significant donations

    • @andreamajchrzak3475
      @andreamajchrzak3475 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Michael and Lionel were great song writers amongst other things.

    • @thomaswalenciej6771
      @thomaswalenciej6771 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lionel Richie was also living in kenny Roger's guest house when he wrote this and kenny was one of the first ones called to Participate.

    • @tpatt525_Tiff_
      @tpatt525_Tiff_ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's really cool!

  • @MamawT65
    @MamawT65 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    They were all told to leave their egos at the door! It brought tears to my eyes watching you get so excited and emotional! Loved the reaction ❤

  • @debortahwelch9298
    @debortahwelch9298 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    There was SO MUCH TALENT in that room. This will NEVER happen again. I am so glad you were able to enjoy this.❣

  • @pippilangkous3308
    @pippilangkous3308 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    This song was recorded after the massive hit from Band Aid ' Do They Know It's Xmas'. That was a huge collaboration from UK artists❤

    • @sarahquirkyprincess7714
      @sarahquirkyprincess7714 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was wondering which one came first!

    • @helenjarvis7755
      @helenjarvis7755 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes that was made to releave a horrific famine in Africa
      The British singers that started it made sure the money was spent on the people for whom it was intended

    • @NelsonVlog66
      @NelsonVlog66 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And a few months later on July 13, 1985 Live Aid took place. The Live Aid concerts are considered to be Gen Xer's equivalent to Woodstock.

  • @marsanchez2500
    @marsanchez2500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +236

    As someone that grew up in this era, I appreciate that you realize just how iconic and special this collaboration really was. The greatest gathering of musicians ever!!!!!

    • @andrewharrington6953
      @andrewharrington6953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Nope, that was Band Aid

    • @marsanchez2500
      @marsanchez2500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@andrewharrington6953 That was equally great, Ok American artists

    • @threekidzmom04
      @threekidzmom04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with you!

    • @dawnmarieallenkent2495
      @dawnmarieallenkent2495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope... this OLD GenXer (1966) 💯 disagrees.​@@andrewharrington6953

    • @fatimasoares7261
      @fatimasoares7261 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What about Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes? Have you watched it?

  • @chaz5229
    @chaz5229 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love being able to watch this decades later and know who every single singer there! This song gives me chills, brings back so many memories.

  • @vdeserisy
    @vdeserisy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    yeah that's Darryl Hall from Hall and Oates

  • @karensamuel1139
    @karensamuel1139 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    That brother is Al Jarreau who sang 'We Are In This Love Together'

    • @visaman
      @visaman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And the theme to Moonlighting.

  • @angelaward7624
    @angelaward7624 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks!

  • @wiggy3333
    @wiggy3333 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    The Uk did one called “Do they Know It’s Christmas” and Canada did one called “Tears Are Not Enough”.

  • @threekidzmom04
    @threekidzmom04 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Your reaction brought this 67 year old lady to tears!

    • @aurouratrashworthy8680
      @aurouratrashworthy8680 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I just fell instantly in love with Steve Perry about a week ago lol so I'm new here too and his freakout at Steve made me squeal! lol

  •  2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    When talent really mattered in the industry, loved just loved your reaction !!! The look on your face at 18: 32 was priceless.

  • @ginnys9831
    @ginnys9831 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    There will never be such a collection of talent or greatness in one room ever again.

  • @cherivogerl2343
    @cherivogerl2343 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I feel like this would never happen again. All those musicians in the same room. It was a magical moment in time.

  • @Lakeshore14
    @Lakeshore14 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    There is a great video, I believe on YT, that tells the story about the making of We AreThe World. It tells how they were able to get all these artists to perform on a certain night and time. They also tell you how much money they raised and how it went to feed millions in Africa. Excellent watch. Thanks for this. 👏👏👏🥰

  • @TheMadeofhonor
    @TheMadeofhonor 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Hewy Lewis is one you didn't recognize, but you just reacted to him 6 days ago lol. He's standing next to Cyndi Lauper with the yellow/red hair. Don't allow the Trolls to bother you. You have 300K subscribers that love your video's. You are loved and appreciated my friend.

    • @PML78
      @PML78 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kenny Loggins is also the one he didn't know

  • @ryanstandre3648
    @ryanstandre3648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    The girl with the crazy hair, you guessed "girls just want to have fun" you actually nailed it....that would be Cyndi lauper.. that's hilarious that you belted out a random song, and it's actually one of hers😂

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I doubt that it's random. He likely knew that the song was performed by a woman w/ colorful hair.

  • @jamesmorrison7692
    @jamesmorrison7692 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great reaction to this song. I was young when it came out, but its a mix of legends putting out a great song. Your reactions are great, I am glad I found you. Keep up your honesty and keep being real!

  • @oliversoares4010
    @oliversoares4010 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    6:03 I can watch this clip a thousand times, and in all of them my honest reaction to Steve Perry is exactly that! What a voice, folks... what a voice...

    • @sueprator9314
      @sueprator9314 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He was the bomb -he had it going on

    • @margotconway8605
      @margotconway8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wish they'd given him another solo in this

    • @beeepizzle
      @beeepizzle หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The BEST vocal performance of the entire group.🤘😎

  • @pdxgreg6183
    @pdxgreg6183 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Bob Dylan was the lone solo in the middle. He was uncomfortable but knew it was important. You’d love Bob Dylan’s bars if you haven’t heard them.

  • @Jan-bl7ru
    @Jan-bl7ru 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In order of appearance: Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon , Kenny Rogers, o. I’ turn, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Green, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Muchael Hackson, Huey Lewis, Cindy Lauper, (not sure if next girl), Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen. Among the choir are Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte and heaps more

  • @diannatierney9183
    @diannatierney9183 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Love ❤️ Kenny Logins and everyone in this video

  • @soundofnellody262
    @soundofnellody262 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Those were the superstars of my childhood. And back then the word "Superstar" ment Superstar! It was not a word you use for every successful singer back then. But only for the creme de la creme. What I like about them, compared to nowadays, is that they are all older and went a long way in their career already. Nowadays I feel like all you have to bring to the table is youth and to show much skin. Talent is not that important since technology can help out where your talent ends. Edit: I know there are a few exceptions - but the music industry changed a lot. And not for the better.

  • @JanAgardy-ow2rh
    @JanAgardy-ow2rh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I am 76 & knew of all the artists. All of these people came together for no pay, all of the funds went to help Africa.

  • @rel3elskum336
    @rel3elskum336 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    This song in my opinion is the best collaboration of musicians of all time.

  • @henrykosky3919
    @henrykosky3919 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    U S A for Africa
    Was the best charity drive
    EVER

    • @suvijii841
      @suvijii841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Live Aid: Hold my beer

    • @paulhenderson8201
      @paulhenderson8201 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@suvijii841 Band Aid...but I knew what you meant.

    • @suvijii841
      @suvijii841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@paulhenderson8201 Nope, I meant the Live Aid concert. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_Aid

    • @maureencollins5177
      @maureencollins5177 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@suvijii841 Yeah, Band Aid was the group of Brits who sang "Do They Know It's Christmas" while Live Aid was the UK-US concert.

    • @Memorylanemodelcars2
      @Memorylanemodelcars2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Huey Lewis, Cyndy Lauper Kim Carnes Kenny Loggins Quincy Jones A Few You Didn't Recognize

  • @rmvuvu1
    @rmvuvu1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That's Kenny Loggins before Steve. Kenny & Steve NAILED IT EVERY TIME....Kenny R. had to try several times.....I PROMISE....the Steve Perry rehersals clips.....SO WORTH WATCHING!!!! Kenny & Steve go back and sit on the 1st step, as those after them struggle a bit, & Steve politely raises his had. Steve recently announced a new label and album & said he misses touring, terribly...We're all hoping!!! Steve commented on how he was so intimidted being there with these people....he named a few....he OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T REALIZE HOW GREAT HE IS....HIS VOICE JUST CUTS THROUGH, whereas, Dianna R. is so pure. STEVE....freaking awesome. Type Steve Perry We Are the World, and several cips of rehersals will come up!!!! I LOVED THEM!!!! A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THIS!!!!

  • @itsjustnaima
    @itsjustnaima 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    22 year old MJ Fan from Germany here! I know all of these artists - we‘ll never ever see this much greatness in one room ever again cause a lot of them are gone. May they rest in peace! ❤️

  • @TerryL421
    @TerryL421 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I'm 64 and was an almost 25 year old girl when this came out. Watching your reaction to this was just so much fun. Seeing your excitement when you recognized someone was priceless.

  • @LindaLittle-m7j
    @LindaLittle-m7j 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    These people are all music icons Legends!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bkm2797
    @bkm2797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Yes the amount of talent that was there that night takes your breath away! This was the most heartfelt event of all time, we need this to happen again! After Darryl Hall, that was Kenny Loggins, also Huey Lewis and Cyndi Lauper (girls just wanna have fun). It was Quency Jones and Lionel Richie that pulled this event together, mind blowing isn't it!
    Thanks Black Pegasus so happy to see you excited about this incredible moment in time.

    • @denicesanders4586
      @denicesanders4586 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      After Cyndi Lauper was the woman who sang Bette Davis Eyes. Kim Carnes?

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      denicesanders4586,
      Yes, she was singing with Huey Lewis and Cyndi was in the middle. Hope that helps❤️

  • @lesliedaubert1411
    @lesliedaubert1411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love your reaction seeing Steve Perry!❤😂 He donated a song for this album and donated money for the cause.

  • @luisalbertocalla6649
    @luisalbertocalla6649 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Steve Perry, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, they are my favorites ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mikeselznick7855
    @mikeselznick7855 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    You really have to give the most credit to Quincy Jones, who was the creative force and producer and director of the whole thing.

  • @cyndigirl418
    @cyndigirl418 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    The brilliance of this song hits differently when you actually know who all of these legends are! It goes over your head if you don't! ❤❤❤💯💯💯

  • @chatty-c6s
    @chatty-c6s 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Watch the video that shot the making of this video. These stars came together at night and finished this song by the morning. Yes, they sang for free and all the money went to USA for Africa.

  • @lindalee3345
    @lindalee3345 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    This is your best reaction! You retained what you have watched very well. I'm 73 and can name 95% of the artists. It was great to see that video again.

  • @diannelacasse5116
    @diannelacasse5116 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Guy with short beard, Kenny Loggins 'I'm Alright' from the movie Caddyshack and 'Footloose. Yup, Crazy Hair is Cyndi Lauper, "girls just Wanna'. the other blonde, is Kim Carnes, "She's Got Bette Davis Eyes' Short man in the beginning is Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel. Huey Lewis is also in there.

  • @JulieAmandaJeffreys
    @JulieAmandaJeffreys 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Julie from Scotland here. 68 years old and loving you reliving our music
    Now you've watched the USA version of fund raising for Charity...... Go and react to the one that preceded it.......... Band Aid by UK Artists........ Bob Geldof was the driver...... All of them on the UK and USA songs were (some still are) the greatest of the time ..... some still are huge today.... Once you've looked at Band Aid. ...... go and look at the Live Aid Cocert from Wembley Stadium (London) and Philadelphia USA on 13 July 1985 and particularly Queen doing a 20 minute set where Freddie Mercury had the whole Stadium in the palm of his hand.......
    I feel very glad and incredibly spoiled by the Music that I grew up listening to during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
    I am delighted to watch you react to this music..... It is fabulous to see you experience what I did all those years ago.....
    Please continue

    • @lollagan
      @lollagan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Band Aid and Live Aid, yes! Go for it!

  • @joanmest4752
    @joanmest4752 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Paul Simon was the first man you saw. Part of Simon & Garfunkel

    • @jp3813
      @jp3813 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The first man he saw was Lionel Richie.

  • @michellefrank8116
    @michellefrank8116 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    BP, don't beat yourself up. These great singers/performers will find their way into your list!

  • @carlaharrington5120
    @carlaharrington5120 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Probably the greatest concentration of musical talent ever assembled in one spot!!

  • @joelleholsman9456
    @joelleholsman9456 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm 56, and I know them all. It's so amazing how much talent is on one stage.

  • @gregcissell345
    @gregcissell345 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Imagine getting all these artists together at the same time and in the same room with no internet or cellphones .

    • @kati2224
      @kati2224 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I think they were all at an awards show or benefit or something, like in the same building and they were met on their way out and asked to sing this song. They all said, sure.. and history was made. !!! They were given one instructions... leave all egos at the door.

    • @SD-hs2pk
      @SD-hs2pk 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kati2224that was a different location after the event based on the documentary

  • @kennethohnemus3192
    @kennethohnemus3192 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Nothing but ❤❤❤❤. Be a great dad for your girls. I still get chills seeing and hearing this.

  • @Cchan53
    @Cchan53 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    All great talents coming together..no egos ,just talent and a cause...

    • @andrewharrington6953
      @andrewharrington6953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A rip off of Band Aid

    • @jrod4344
      @jrod4344 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@andrewharrington6953 It's best to rip off a band-aid.
      Really, I wouldn't say this is a rip off, it is totally different. Besides it also being a group of artists, doing a song for a benefit. Though give them credit for inspiring other artists to get together and help, if you want.

    • @andrewharrington6953
      @andrewharrington6953 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jrod4344 How is it totally different. It's a group of artists recording a charity song while boosting their own image. Exactly the same

    • @Cchan53
      @Cchan53 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ andrewharrington..wow what a negative ass you are!

    • @jrod4344
      @jrod4344 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@andrewharrington6953 The song is totally different. Besides, you are only assuming it is to improve their images. I don't think any of them needed a boost.
      Sorry folks, we can't do any more charity drives of any type anymore, because they have all been done before. We don't want to rip off a general concept. Where do you think genres came from?

  • @Chris-mz1hm
    @Chris-mz1hm 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You ain’t getting roasted. You are going on a wonderful journey, hearing greatness and talent in all of its different forms. James Ingram was special.

  • @barrylarsen3850
    @barrylarsen3850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    NOT IGNORANT! Awesome! This "excitment" and "emotion" is EXACTLY why we watch. Another BANGER!

  • @joannewhite81
    @joannewhite81 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Iv never seen anyone enjoy a peace of music so much , sad to say a lot of these people are gone

  • @GinaGeeILuvu
    @GinaGeeILuvu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know all of these artists and I always have!😂😂😂😂

  • @TNTMac
    @TNTMac 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    The song. The reaction. The memories. You can't help but tear up.

  • @PebblesBlue
    @PebblesBlue 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Huey Lewis, Cindy Lauper and then Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan is the one towards the middle with the "weird" voice/pronounciation and the curly hair.
    Harry Belafonte, Bette Middler

  • @brendascott7028
    @brendascott7028 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I always wished they had given Steve Perry a bigger part. He has such an amazing voice!

    • @lesliedaubert1411
      @lesliedaubert1411 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely. Some of these vocalists were amazed at him. During practice one of the times someone yelled ' Woah ' with Steve Perry's solo.

    • @margotconway8605
      @margotconway8605 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too

  • @hackermusic3355
    @hackermusic3355 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I can understand the emotion. This was a Who's Who of most of the greatest artists of our time.

  • @TOPCHEF19733
    @TOPCHEF19733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    British artists also came to do similar recording in Dec of 1984 "Do they know it's Christmas".It all lead up to LIVE AID the summer of 1985.Queen's performance stole that concert.If you haven't reacted to that yet

  • @lorlorjb
    @lorlorjb 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Like one of the other people that just recently commented on this, I am also 62 years old and I was 23 when this came out! This song and do they know it's Christmas that was done by the British music stars in 1984 was the Prelude to the biggest Telethon concert in the entire world! One of the stages was in Wembley England and the other was in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This Telethon concert lasted 16 hours, and raised millions of dollars for African Aid relief! And a little side note Phil Collins played both stadiums!

  • @johnvetere
    @johnvetere 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I was 19 in 1985 and i was so proud of the USA and a shamed that that could never happen in today's society