USA For Africa "We Are The World" REACTION Video | first time hearing this superstar artist song
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I am shocked the daughter knew so many artists. I am proud of her
I was excited that she knew Kim Carnes. I never see anyone say her name.
Very impressive. The “deep voiced” guy was Al Jarreau. He and James Ingram were two of the best R&B voices of the 80’s. But you got many more than most reactors get.
I don’t think it should come as a surprise because her mother grew up with the majority of these artists and passed it down to her daughter. My dad did the same thing for me. She is most likely a millennial like myself.
Who ever put Bruce & Stevie together was genius....so so good
Probably Quincy Jones.
That's why they put up the sign "Check your egos at the door". Quincy had the task of assigning parts and bringing everyone in unison.
and it's my fave part as far as vocal arrangement is concerned. So darn good!
Quincey, who else, mastermind 💪💪💪😎🤗
Totally agree! the vocal arranger was a gentleman by the name of Tom Bahler. He features in the documentary about this song on Netflix
Genius pairing of Dionne and Willie. RIP dear James Ingram and Al Jarreau. Too many moments of beauty to mention. It still sings to my heart.
Steve Perry could sing the phone book and it was sound amazing. 🎙😍❤️🔥
I have watched so many reactions to this video and you two were the only ones who knew Steve Perry, Paul Simon and Kenny Loggins.
The Springsteen / Wonder duet part is my fave. As you say, their contrasting voices played beautifully off each other. Also notice that despite Richie and Jackson writing it, they didn't give themselves the biggest parts. No egos here. :)
How can there ever be ego when in such company. Surrounded by some of the greatest talents in popular music history.
❤
Here is the complete list of all the artists!
* Lionel Richie 0:25
* Stevie Wonder 0:32
* Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) 0:42
* Kenny Rogers 0:54
* James Ingram 0:59
* Tina Turner 1:05
* Billy Joel 1:12
* Michael Jackson 1:18
* Diana Ross 1:32
* Dionne Warwick 1:48
* Willie Nelson 2:02
* Al Jarreau 2:08
* Bruce Springsteen 2:14
* Kenny Loggins (former Loggins & Messina) 2:21
* Steve Perry (Journey) 2:27
* Daryl Hall (Daryl Hall & John Oates) 2:35
* Michael Jackson 2:41
* Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and The News) 2:48
* Cyndi Lauper 2:53
* Kim Carnes 3:01
* Bob Dylan 3:48
* Ray Charles 4:41
* Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 4:53
* Bruce Springsteen 5:31
* James Ingram 6:13
* Ray Charles 6:27
... and, in the choir: Quincy Jones (director) / Smokey Robinson / Randy Jackson / Jackie Jackson / Anita Pointer (Pointer Sisters) / Sheila E./ Bonnie Pointer (Pointer Sisters) / Tito Jackson and La Toya Jackson / Harry Belafonte and Dan Aykroyd / Ruth Pointer (Pointer Sisters) / Jeffrey Osborne / Bette Midler / John Oates (Daryl Hall & John Oates) / Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)...
Wow 😲 you nailed it ✌️
I've never quite understood what Dan Akroyd was doing there. Everyone else is musical legends and icons. But Dan? He's a comedian. Yes, he did Blues Brothers, but still... kind of the odd man out in this grouping. 😄
Nice job!!!
Big thanks!
@@robertg7396 lol there's a little story behind that. I can't remember it 🤷♀️ try to Google it that's what I'm gonna do lol
3:48 The reaction to Steve "The Voice" Perry was priceless 😍😍😍
The two artists that you missed are James Ingram and AL Jarreau.
You forgot the most talented musician of the bunch. Dan Aykroyd in the chorus.
There was some initial tension by certain people who either didn’t like the sound or didn’t want to be next to another singer. That all ended when Bruce Springsteen told the group: “ I’m here to save lives and feed people”. After that they all came together. That’s why he’s the Boss.
And I think everyone was told to leave their egos at the door, lol, maybe by Quincy Jones?
@@debbienewton909 There was one artist that was supposed to be a part of it was turned away because he wouldn't check his ego at the door. That artist was Prince who wanted a room all by himself away from everyone else. Also, Quincy Jones was the one who put up the sign at the door.
@@lejf57 Waylon Jennings also walked away when he couldn't get the amount of creative control he wanted.
@@lejf57 That’s a version of the story.🫤 Prince said he didn’t like the song and wrote a song and donated all the proceeds to the charity. That definitely happened, but the other story exists.🤷🏾♂️
The boss the King the best is just one.
MICHAEL JACKSON.
The amount of talent shown in this video is crazy. All are top notch artists from many different eras & genres of music. Don't think something like this will ever happen again. Sadly quite a few artists that are featured are no longer with us.
Yes!! You were very exited when "the Voice" appeared!@😊
Of course you know Steve Perry
The singer you're after that sang solo after Stevie/Bruce is James Ingram! Amazing singer, sad that he left us so soon...
His voice was so beautiful.
To understand... in the mid 80s, Africa was experiencing severe drought and famine. A group of British rockers lead by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure released a record (Do They Know its Christmas) with all proceeds going to famine relief in Africa. Then USA rockers lead by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen and Quincey Jones, recorded the video here with the same goal. The last effort was LIVE AID. This is a weekend concert televised from three continents. The Live Aid video of Queen you watched is from that concert. Phil Collins flew on the SST Concord to all three continents and performed in USA, UK and Australia in the same concert. It was televised on MTV. Incredible concert. The finale song in the UK included Bob Geldof, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and most of the huge array of rockers that performed throughout the weekend event. The videos of the Uk Christmas record and that finale are on You Tube.
They raised over $200 million and it was sent to Africa. Unfortunately it was intercepted by a dictator and terrorist group who used it for weapons against its own citizens.
Still... no generation before or after in music ever took on such a huge task which could have made a difference. Next to this, in 1986, you have Comic Relief USA by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. They raised OVER $50 million for the homeless in the USA. I am very proud to be part of the generation that gave so much to humankind. ✌🏻
Wow !!!!! Ladies, I've watched several reactions to this. And you are by far the absolute best at names. I'm impressed. Great Job. 👍
That solo back-and-forth between Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was actually shot & recorded after hours, after everyone else had left, and Quincy Jones, who felt the song needed an extra punch, actually called back Stevie & Bruce to record that one segment, which Quincy later incorporated in with the rest of the song.
they dont know james ingram
James Ingram was very underrated as a singer and pianist. Quincy Jones basically kind of "forced" him to become a singer because of how beautiful his tone and voice was.
.I know. How could they not know James Ingram,especially the mom.
I'm seriously impressed by how well you did in identifying all the singers! There were a number of songs that came out at that time to raise money to help starving Ethiopians. The first batch was British, under the name "Band Aid," with the song "Don't They Know It's Christmas." Then Americans doing "We Are the World." Then Canadians coming together as "Northern Lights" to sing "Tears Are Not Enough." I'd really be interested in your reaction to that last one as quite a few of the singers were famous in the US as well.
We will definitely check that out!
@@generationgapreacts Everything that Gareth Jones told you is correct, but in my option it would be good if you where to do both the British Band Aid's "Do They Know Its Christmas" and the Canadians Northern Lights "Tears Are Not Enough". But that is just me :-).
My favourite part is Cyndi Lauper's high "yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah" in the bridge .. She improvised it, after being asked to add something to Kim Carnes' part .. Kim was not able to give it enough intensity and depth by herself, so they tried having Huey Lewis and Cyndi do harmonies with her .. In the end Cyndi didn't want to overpower Kim, so Huey sang a harmony and Cyndi added her solo bit .. She nailed it !
Yep. I never would have thought that those three would be so GREAT together.👍
Yes! And my other favorite is Steve Perry, The Voice!! Those are my top 2 here ❤
There are only 2 people, even knowing their names, I have never seen or heard of outside this performance. Kim Carnes is one of them. 🤷♀️
@@buckeyegirl16 You may not know her name, but Kim had a massive worldwide hit in 1981 with "Bette Davis Eyes", which was No.1 in the US for 9 weeks .. It is still played quite often on radio, so there's a fair chance you have actually heard her because of that song .. Cheers, Wayne
I was 10 when this song came out. I recognized everyone back then because I lived for MTV and the country music channels (and adults who listened to some of these artists). But I never appreciated it until I got older. The amount of talent in this video is absolutely insane. RIP to all those no longer with us. Watch the behind the scenes/making of this. It's awesome.
WHOEVER paired the voices did spectacular job
He's name is Quincy Jones!
You can see him in the video directing! 😉
@@carloscontreras4655 thought might be but didnt want to assume with so many legends there. thanks
@@carloscontreras4655 not video directing. He was the conductor.
It was Quincy Jones, known as Q who paired the artist that's what he does. Q also did the one for USA for Haiti as well.
I’ve been binge watching the reaction videos of this song after watching the documentary. This is the first one that I’ve watched with someone from my generation. I enjoyed watching your joy of seeing people who were like good friends that you hadn’t seen for a long time. ❤
I couldn't help but feel emotional listening to this I've heard it many times but I got chills so many stars we've lost I so miss Michael Jackson and Kenny Rogers of course 💜
Thiis is United States for Africa!
A simpler time when everyone was united for a good cause. Another great reaction
There were 46 singers in this awesome charity single released on March 7th, 1985, a day after my 8th birthday. So lovable childhood memories!😊
That was a historic recording in 1985. All of these legendary artists getting together for a charitable cause. Classic song. Mama Gap and Baby Gap, you both did a great job recognizing all of those music legends.
Jones convened the marathon recording session of “We Are the World” at around 10 p.m. on the evening of January 28, 1985, immediately following the conclusion of the American Music Awards ceremony held just that night. There is a video of how this was recorded and who would sing what.
The man with the "low, sexy voice" was James Ingram. RIP.
you named them ...Jesus ..proud of you
James INgram is the guy toward the end with a solo. He also had a part in the beginning. Al Jarreau was another that had a solo that you may not have known. They both passed away a few years ago. And YES...Kenny Rogers was VERY ruggedly handsome before he got plastic surgery. Even he said himself he made a mistake with that b/c it didn't go well. So now you need to do the one the European artists did "Do They KNow its Christmas Time" by Live Aid.
It's Band Aid. Live Aid is the concert. :)
You were right to mention the other singers the Ladies forgot to mention. But you forgot Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte, etc. Still, you did a good job !!!
Wow, for the first pause and be able to name all those for a first time viewing - i see TONS of reactions and they dont know the people like you did. Big Props to you !!!
👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 🙏
the ever green song
thanks to all the artists and the crews who made the song had been known to all over the world at that time.
thanks for this reaction. 🙏
Lionel Richiie, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsten, Kenny Rogers, Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Cindy Lauper, Dione Warwick, etc. etc.
The one you missed with the baritone voice was James Ingram. He sang some of the Disney movies songs.
I watched tons of people doing reactions to this and you young lady is the first to name majority of the artist woth fluidity. There was an update to this song but it doesn't have the same flavor. It was for Haiti same song but Updated.
There was a group of UK artist called BAND AID ''Do they know its Christmas'', who feature British artist such as George Michael, Phil Collins, Boy George, Sting and many more. This came out before USA for Africa. I know Christmas has come and gone, but you should play it sometime and see how many of the British star you know .
You can't forget to watch "Do They Know It's Christmas" by Band Aid (1984), the song that started the whole African charity.
I'm pleasantly surprised how many you recognized!! Cool
Don't forget the gent conducting jazz great, arranger/ producer Quincy Jones. Also you got to look quick Dan Aykroyd ( standing next to Hary Belafonte)🎶🎶🎶🎶 As you stated the singer with the sexy voice was either Al Jarreau or James Ingram.
At 9:58, you can see actor Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers) and Harry Belafonte (Banana Boat Song (Day-O)). At 11:29 is Bette Middler (an amazing singer AND actress.) At 11:43 is the guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham.
If you haven't reacted to it yet, make sure to catch the original song for Africa ("Do They Know It's Christmas?") that was done about a year or so earlier by a bunch of British bands, including the likes of Paul Young, George Michael, Duran Duran (Simon LeBon), Culture Club (Boy George), Spandau Ballet (Tony Hadley), The Police (Sting), Bananarama and many more. Drums by Phil Collins of Genesis. I believe Kool & The Gang were in the UK at the time and you can see them in the video as well.
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 (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Sheila E.
• Bob Geldof
• Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Jackie Jackson
• La Toya Jackson
• Marlon Jackson
• Randy Jackson
• Tito Jackson
• Waylon Jennings
• Bette Midler
• John Oates
• Jeffrey Osborne
• Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters)
• June Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters)
• Ruth Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters)
• Smokey Robinson
Thank you!
Stevie, and Bruce, actually came back to where they were all singing, after they were all done, because they needed to fill in some minutes to complete the video.
other people in the video that I can remember at the moment is Dan Ackroyd, Smokie Robinson, Al Jarreau .
Live aid was the greates show on earth, for thise yougn enough lol to remeber it, we will ne see the likes again
You guys are killing it
Dan aykroyd also appears by accident. In an interview he said he was there looking for a money manager when one of the talent managers asked him if he wanted to be in the video.
Another big group of singers to watch is Forever Country Then now and for ever. It has singers from several generations.
Steve Perry sounds awesome, I remember this on MTV great song, I don't know if there be another group of star singing together, there is Rock Stars video too, Daughter knows a lot of singing, good review 🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
💯!..what a beautiful song, great reaction ladies!
Make sure to have her watch behind the scenes the making of usa for Africa so she understands why this was created.
Wonder today how many artist would check their ego at the door and do something like this. Would be hard to find this kind of talent today I would think.
Neverever you will find so many Legends of Music in one Room again, this Year I become 60 Years old and I always have Tears running down my Cheeks
A "Where's Waldo?".... Find a young Dan Aykroyd. He happened to be in the studio that day and was asked to join for the recording. The rest is history. :)
A absolut masterpeace thank you both for another fantastic reaction your the best 🥰👌
Happens often, that people forget about Bob Dylan (wrote over 1000 songs for collegues)and in the backline Harry Belafonte, who died sadly this year. (Greatness of the 70's and early 80's) Mom should know him...
Only so much emotion I can take at one sitting💥💥
That’d been so dope to be in that room at that time…💯
Stevie wonder is such a legend what a voice
You guys are TOO cute!! Great reaction!!
I loved your reactions and comments to "We are the World❤"❤
I was 17 when was released the song... WAS AN EPIC MOMENT in music history!
Amazing all rock star line up, a one time gathering as many have now passed. Put together so well by Quincey Jones.
Beautiful reaction, loved the joy on yall's faces when you recognized an artist you enjoy! Each time I see this video I have a mixture of emotions, the idea and collaboration was so amazing, the need for it was so devastating and watching it now, I feel a sadness about how many of those amazing artists we have lost.
It was USA for Africa, surely🇺🇸
The man after Steve and Bruce's duet with the soulful voice is James Ingram. PLEASE dive into his catalog. 100 Ways is a great start
This whole creation was put together by Harry Belafonte, the Black man with the sweater singing in the back, an iconic entertainer, musician, actor and Civil Rights figure. He wanted to make an American version of what the British Band Aid production did the year before with “Do They Know It’s Christmas,” and then Lionel and Michael co wrote the song and iconic producer Quincy Jones produced it. My only fault with the whole thing is that one of the men who helped pioneer music as we know it, Smokey Robinson did not have a solo but with the Motown family, he was right upfront with the rest of them, Diana, Stevie, and Michael.
on the same subject for raising money for the 1983-85 famine in Ethiopia
in 1984 Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas" there is a B-Side when it came out where all the artist whish you a Merry Christmas
in 1985 USA For Africa "We Are The World"
in 1985 Northern Lights "Tears Are Not Enough"
Band Aid 30 "Do They Know It's Christmas" (2014)
Tears Are Not Enough performed at the 2022 Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Band Aid -- Do They Know it's Christmas, primarily European artists from 1984.
This is the type of song you will most likely never hear again. All these legends doing one song in the same room. You just won't get this again. Quency Jones was a genius to do this.
Mom and daughter are both stunning and awesome! The guy with the deep voice is James Ingram!
And forgive me, but it is so adorable, taking a step back as I watch, to see mom and daughter in sync, moving the same way to the music. Adorable!
They had a note on the door that says " Leave your EGOS at the DOOR!❤❤
Nice Reaction Ladies
Congrats! You are the 1st ones I;ve seen who knew who recognized Paul Simon
so many years later and it's still actual.
You did pretty good. Two at the beginning that you didn't know were James Ingram and Al Jarreau (the deep voice).
Great reaction!
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
I miss those days..... I remember the day this was released.
(Class of 71).".May,I have this Dance!
Good news ladies! there is a newer one with more current singers it came out about 10 years ago. Look up USA for Haiti. Would love to see your reactions.
That was a powerful song that resonated from 1985 to 2023... Thx ladies for sharing... 💋
10 bonus points for who the director was. (Quincy Jones) lol Mama taught you well. That is a time that will never come again.
Some people in the choir that didn't have solos included Bette Midler, Tito & Latoya Jackson, Dan Akroyd, Lyndsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac guitarist/vocalist) and John Oats. There were some others that I didn't recognize and maybe a couple I've forgotten but those are the ones I recognized.
Smokey Robinson
Harry Belafonte
The Pointer Sisters
WE ARE THE WORLD 🌎 BY USA 🇺🇸 FOR AFRICA IS A CLASSIC SONG 🎵 IT'S STILL RELEVANT TILL THIS DAY IN 2023 JUST LIKE IT WAS IN 1985 THE SONG WAS RECORDED ON JANUARY 28, 1985 AND RELEASED ON MARCH 7, 1985 I WAS 2 YEARS OLD ABOUT TO TURNED 3 YEARS OLD IN APRIL OF THAT YEAR LIKE WOW 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💯💯💯💯💯💯
The best Chorus ever orchestrated. None close.
If you look - you can see Dan Aykroyd singing
Willy nelson has been old forever lol..great song!! 🤟
Lest we forget the Producer, Quincy Jones!
Amazing reaction. I remember when this song came out. And you look Amazing. Especially with that beautiful necklace ♥
I've listened to this masterpiece at least 60 times and it never gets boring. Unbelievably beautiful
Reportedly they started at 8:00pm and finished at 4:30am. The final recording was done in one take.
A wave of iconic faces and voices that touched my heart, so happy I caught this before my bedtime, a great way to end my day, many thanks for sharing.
Tina Tuner! Missed and loved forever!
They made a remake of this song with today's artist. Thank you. First time for me watching your channel.
Make sure n watch the behind the scenes of the making of this video for your own pleasure. Fun to watch.
also check out "Do they know it's Christmas" and "Tears are not Enough". Oh and "Wave your flag, artists for Haiti".
I love how they share this moment and mother and daughter get emotional. Two different generations but with taste and feeling for good music and great voices. Never lose that connection because family is one. Congratulations and greetings from PARAGUAY
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Luv the concept of different generations reacting..
I'll be watching more..
You ladies did exceptionally well to name as many artists as you did off the bat. I still struggle now to name a lot of the artists but I believe the singer after Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder is James Ingram. There is another version of We Are the World which is We Are the World 25 for Haiti that was released in 2010.
I love We Are the World 25 for Haiti. Of course the original will always hold a special place in my heart but the Haiti version is my favorite as far as arrangement goes.
You are the first reactors I have watched who appreciate what Quincy Jones did pairing Bruce and Stevie together on a track. AWESOME LADIES I will be a New Subscriber from today on . Shout Out to you from the Bay Area, Ronnie BIGDOG