Wow!!!! You two idiots should NOT be on air or even breathing air! You're trying to critique artists and you have no idea of any. Many of these are still making top 10 music today. My 25 yo son knows a majority of these. You call Diana Ross Janet Jackson, had no idea whom Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder was, look stupid when Al Jarreau, Bruce, Bill J, Tina T, Steve Perry, James Ingram, Dionne, Willie etc. Stay off the air because you two are an embarrassment.
Since we have time today to entertain imbeciles!! Alvin, you should be so proud that your 25 year old son can name the artist, I mean crazy, at this he deserves the biggest cookie that this planet has to offer!! Greatest badge of honor!! Here’s what’s wild while you’re taking the time out of your day to write a negative comment, you are helping the channel grow sooooo, Bruv we appreciate you!! Ayyye this world needs professional #KeyboardWorriers like yourself!! At all times baby keep it Amicy 👀
niccuh this song bout world peace and you bringing hate fk wrong wit u all ya had to say is they got the shits wrong and correct em, you cant blame em these kids from a different era, you sure as hell not gonna be naming off all the singers from the 60s
The order of appearance is: 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 (Journey), Darryl Hall (Hall & Oates), Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Karnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder& Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles. Some of the background singers are members of the Jackson family, The Pointer Sisters, Sheila E, Jeffrey Osborne, Dan Ackroyd, Harry Belafonte, John Oates, Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), etc. The conductor is the legendary Quincy Jones.
@@fourthhorsemendeath218 Janet’s first album came out in ‘82 and this was recorded in ‘85, so yeah she was recording, but didn’t hit it big until Control dropped.in ‘86. She wasn’t on this recording, but LaToya was and a couple of the brothers.
That comment is kinda ironic since im born way before the song came out and I didnt know who none of those three were. They arent legendary where I come from but the obvious ones like mj, stevie, lionel even and ray charles we knew. I ironically come from africa so that makes it kinda funny, but Im pretty sure billy joel for example is not known by name here but its another thing if you play their songs. So in my opinion legend to me is people that stand test of time and is widely recognized and those you mentioned may be legends to you but to me they are not. For example I grew up without internet and a tv and yet people in my country in east africa litterly dressed up like mj after the thriller album and even poor people like me living in the desert knew who he was and that to me is legendary c: I feel like mj needs his own category, if people like me with no tv or internet growing up poor in africa changed our entire fashion sense and music taste for one person XD
@@Harvyydent You didnt get my point did you. Most people in east africa dont know their names cause most live in poverty and your family was probably better off then most. But michael jackson evenwith no tv or internet people in my country dressed up like him and even when I went to other parts of africa no matter who it was michael jackson was widely knownbut same cant ve said for diana ross. Not saying no one knew her but im saying by name from their songs was not easy if you didnt have a tv while people like michael was on another lvl and is probably the most knownartist worldwide in history and I just cant compare tina and diana to michael sorry.
I cannot watch them argue as to who all these legends are 🙄🙈🤯 If only they knew the "clout" of each oh these individuals they would understand Michaels true power in turning these superstars intl a unified choir. Under the guise of one of the first international NGOs.
Oh my goodness it makes me feel old seeing you guys don't know who most of these people are. ☹😂 I actually prefer this version to the newer one. Both for great causes though.
Now that I finished the video, good job Allen for getting a good number of them correct. I wondered if you guys would get Bruce Springsteen. Other notables, you guys liked the voice of Kenny Rogers more towards the beginning. Cyndi Lauper is the one with the two toned hair. Tina Turner and Diana Ross were already mentioned in comments. There were so many and now all of the names are escaping me. Either way, great reaction. Darn the camera for not recording it all!
Don’t feel old because these men are older than me and I know most artists there… some of the guesses are just insulting. Don’t know who Tina Turner or Diana ross, Stevie wonder … as black people especially is concerning
* Lionel Richie 1:44 * Stevie Wonder 1:57 * Paul Simon 2:00 * Kenny Rogers 2:10 * James Ingram 2:16 * Tina Turner 2:23 * Billy Joel 2:29 * Michael Jackson 2:35 * Diana Ross 2:50 , 3:27 * Dionne Warwick 3:42 * Willie Nelson 3:56 * Al Jarreau 4:02 * Bruce Springsteen 4:08 * Kenny Loggins 4:14 * Steve Perry 4:22 * Daryl Hall 4:30 * Michael Jackson 4:35 * Huey Lewis 4:42 * Cyndi Lauper 4:46 * Kim Carnes 4:56 * Bob Dylan 5:41 * Ray Charles 6:37 * James Ingram 9:00
There was a newer version? AnA: “oh, that’s Janet Jackson Michael’s sister. Their voices sound alike” Diana Ross sitting on her bed drinking tea: spits up, pfsssssst!
Some of the greatest names in music! Would be a treat to yourselves to check them out. And everyone knows Willie! 😂 I think it was written by Michael and Lionel for charity.
OMG only LEGENDS. She's DIANA ROSS not Janet Jackson, a very close friend of Michael Jackson (the king) Well done Alex that's Willy Nelson. I know and love each one of this video, they were real singers,legends. Bruce Springsteen (the boss) with Steve Wonder an amazing vocal duo. MY SONG guys you made my day!!!!!! THIS VIDEO EXPLAINS WHY I'M AN ARMY NOW , ONLY BTS MAKE ME FEEL WHAT ALL THESE LEGENDS USED TO. (let's be honest there aren't singers like them anymore). If you have the possibility to listen to their songs you'll be amazed. Great reaction guys.💜💜
OK guys the thing that happened in Africa, as you say, was starvation. People were dying from starvation. That was the driving force. Bless the participants and contributors. As humans this must be remembered
Massive, widespread drought left huge parts of the continent starving and literally dying of thirst. People were walking hundreds of miles to find water, food, and medical care. It has happened since then, but the 80s were a time of worldwide attention on human suffering and attempts to achieve world peace. It was about seven years post-Vietnam War, the veterans were still re-assimilating into society and learning to deal with what we would now call PTSD, the hippies were growing into Boomers, and many efforts were made to get people to come together. This was maybe the best and most successful endeavor.
The stars who sang solos were, in order, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Michael Jackson (again), Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes. Bob Dylan and Ray Charles, joining Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, The Pointer Sisters, LaToya Jackson, Bob Geldof, Sheila E., and Waylon Jennings as backing singers.
You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse... It doesnt matter if you've listened a hundreds of times...always shakes to your very soul, what amazing combo of some of the greatest voices ever and these emotional melodies.
Omg.....you guys are sooo young..lol. these are musical icons from different genres of music. I'm glad you're listening and seeing the video though. It's a great one.
No egos, No pretentions, No need to be the center of attention, Just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply, for compassion & love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ***GREAT REACTION GUYS***
was a sign at the studio that day, leave your ego's at the door but they did not need to as all were very professional and courteous to each other, 12hrs they were in the studio for
the lady with the wild hair was not whitney houston ** TRIED IT **.. that was Tina Turner lol “ Old Micheal** those were some of his Brothers and sister Letoya Jackson . Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder had sunglasses
1:44 Lionel Richie 1:50 Stevie Wonder 2:00 is Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers 2:23 Tina Turner 2:30 Billy Joel 2:35 Michael Jackson 2:50 Diana Ross 3:42 Dionne Warwick 3:50 Willie Nelson 4:07 Bruce Springsteen 4:15 Kenny Loggins 4:22 Steve Perry 4:42 Huey Lewis 4:47 Cyndi Lauper 4:55 Kim Carnes 5:29 John Oates 5:43 Bob Dylan 6:37 Ray Charles 8:36 La Toya Jackson (Lady In Yellow) 8:39 Harry Belafonte 8:51 Lindsey Buckingham (Guy) 9:00 James Ingram and Many Others...
Who doesn't recognize Stevie Wonder? He's a white guy? Whoo Chile! Called Tina Turner Whitney Houston and called Diana Ross Janet Jackson...No problem identifying Willie Nelson. Too funny, keep exploring.
You guys, I'm older and I grew up with theses artists. Everyone in that room is a LEGEND!!!! If it wasn't for them, music wouldn't be what it is today. If you take the time to learn each one, you could really grow your channel!!!!
LOL, just reading some of these comments. Just ignore them guys. Most of these artist are well before your time, so you should not be expected to know them by name. However, if you want to open your horizons to music, you should go and listen to songs from all of these artists. This is music when music was amazing!!! I'm not saying there isn't good music out today but man, music during this time was just incredible and for you guys to not experience all there is would be a shame. These are some of the best artists ever and I would suggest you sample their music. Nice video guys.
Know that this room is filled with legends. They set aside their egos to come together as one and United for a great cause. Hearing and seeing this brings peace to my heart especially during these trouble times. Can’t imagine any other collaborations that would come close to this. Just imagine if there were other artist that either could not make the recording or decline such as Prince, Whitney Houston and other great artist. Peace my braddahs🤙🏼
I hate that people in the comments are bashing you guys..y'all are awesome reactors, and you can't help it that you didn't grow up in this era. Much love to you both❤️❤️ This song was recorded for charity to help a severe food and water famine in Africa at the time. All proceeds went to feeding Africa. Love and light to you both!!💫💫💫💫⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have a suggestion. I have listed some of the singers in this video along with one of their songs. All of the participants in this video are major artists. I’m suggesting you might listen to some of their songs. I picked songs I like but there are MANY more. Lionel Richie (all night long) Stevie Wonder (superstition) Paul Simon (sound of silence) Kenny Rogers (the gambler) James Ingram (just once) Tina turner (proud Mary) billy Joel (piano man) Dionne Warwick (that’s what friends are for) Huey Lewis (bad is bad) Diana Ross (touch me in the morning) Cyndi Lauper(girls just want to have fun) Ray Charles (hit the road jack). Enjoy
All of those songs were huge hits beyond the United States and all those artists had long successful careers. The 80s for all of the artists that participated for USA for Africa were in the prime of their careers. Imagine most of those artists in the room were the level of success as Justin Timberlake or Taylor Swift of today. You can't find super groups or artists from the 70's or 80's in this day and age any longer. Maybe only a few musical acts like Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and BTS have that worldwide success in the present era over an extended period of time.
These are LEGENDS in their own genre of music and their music doesn’t compare to the music now. But they all came together for a good cause. You hardly will never see anything like this. Very sad that some of them have passed but LEGENDS lives on Forever!!!❤️
You guys just made me realize how friggin old I am!! This video was hyped for a good while before it played on MTV ( a new TV format that only played music videos 24/7). Everyone in the country was tuned in for the debut of this epic event. Remember cable TV was still new and there still wasn't that much to watch. No internet. No smart phone. Written by MJ and Lionel this was to raise money for a huge famine that was starving people to death in Africa. It was a big success. I believe a version of this was done in England as well. Anyway, what you are witnessing is the greatest group of SUPERSTARS ever assembled for one cause. I can't imagine a gathering like this ever again.The great Quincy Jones directing. This was played all day long every day for weeks. I watched it recently and got chills. You would enjoy doing a little research on this video. In that room was probably, all total, about 500 hit songs.
I'm not going to be rude at all, you two are obviously younger than the ones of us who know the artists in this song, but props to you for giving it your best shot at trying to figure them out, but more importantly, for listening!! I don't know any of the people that left such cruel messages, but I apologize for all of them. You gotta start somewhere, and with this video, I believe you guys will find an entire new group of singers to enjoy!! 😊
Hehehe... this video is chock full of the biggest names of modern music and you got maybe 6 of them right! You have lots of homework to do for your reaction channel now!
This was created in reaction to the U.K. Campaign Do they know It’s Christmas? With both songs being charity songs to support a relief fund for the African Famine particularly in Ethiopia where it was hardest hit by famine
I simply love you guys reaction. It's nice to see younger people seeking out the older legends of Rock, Pop, and Soul music. Keep it up guys you are in for a great time with the 60's, 70's & 80" music...
Glad that you guys enjoyed this version, but I’m over here face palming lol. I see that you are from Haiti and a much younger generation, so it’s quite understandable 😊
You think it was a good cast?😁 It had to be. At the time of recording, all the soloists had achieved at least one No.1 on the Billboard singles chart. The "something that happened in Africa" was the famine in Ethiopia.
Every singer in this video is famous and iconic singers in the entire world... How do you NOT know Diana Ross, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry from Journey.....Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder.....on and on...OMG this generation is lost.
True but it's not their fault really. The Western World stopped being nostalgic obsessed in the late 90s. Boomers and especially X'ers grew up with nostalgia everywhere we turned. Just living was a history lesson. That's why most 70s born people know more about the 40s, 50s, & 60s than most 90s born people even know about the 90s. I'm seeing this more and more all the time.
@@Amicy I feel ya bruh, but y'all gotta learn about these legends and the songs that made them legends. There's a world of pop-culture from the 40s-80s that'll absolutely blow y'all's minds!
The man standing by Harry Belafonte is comic actor Dan Ackroyd. Dan was one of the early SNL cast members. And an awesome musician as well. He was half of SNL music/comedy duo the Blues Brothers with John Belushi. And in the middle of it all is 60's voice of his generation and counter-culture icon, Bob Dylan. FYI - his son Jakob Dylan fronted 90's singing sensation group The Wallflowers. Michael Jackson wrote this song and it was produced by Quincy Jones. Like others in the day, I counted down the days to watch it's debut on MTV or VH1. I don't remember which one. The pairing of Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was genius. Their voices contrasted beautifully.
Uh man this is so cool watching this again I’m surprised they didn’t have Bon Jovi in it he would fit right in there with Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry. I get so excited when Michael Jackson comes on. The talent in this one is so incredible. Love it.
Also surprised not to see Madonna in there. Later that year, there was the Live Aid concert for the same cause of helping Africa. Madonna performed there. She was in her twenties.
Y'all really are babies lol. Not at y'all thinking the legendary Tina Turner was Whitney Houston and the Queen Diana Ross was Janet Jackson! Oh gosh. Btw MJ and Diana Ross starred in a musical version of the Wizard of Oz with an ALL Black cast called The Wiz - it's iconic and it's a must check out if you're an MJ fan (he was very young in it)! You also missed Cyndi Lauper (girl with the blonde and orange hair - of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun fame). And you recognised Willie but not Bruce Springsteen - he was the one going back-and-forth with Stevie Wonder (you recognised Bruce later and Allen was right about Stevie!). This was an amazing ensemble song though with the some of the greatest voices of all time - including Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Hall and Oates, Huey Lewis & the News, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins (the guy who sang the iconic Footloose) and more! Much love guys!
Haha we looked like straight rookies but we do remember Michael from the wiz but dang it haha we really thought it was Janet 😂😂🤦🏾♂️Aye yo DJ RunItBackTurbo😂
1. I am going to pretend I didnt see this video. I going to make an appt at the psych ward to make sure that I recover from this moment. 2. Try watching & Listening to professionals sing rather than attempting to sing yourselves. 3. Lord Jesus stop your camera from recording bcuz it was painful to watch you two. Thank You Lord Jesus.
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I have never believed that an American would not recognize Tina Turner !!!!!!! |Or Bob Dylan !!!!! Gee, I am from Eastern Europe and I know everyone who starred in that video.
This is when people made it in music from RAW TALENT alone. This is the original and it is the BEST ONE by far. This song and all of us Americans donated for the starving children in Africa. This song and the ONE night they recorded it will go down in History , never to be forgotten. It was AN EPIC TIME to be alive.
Watching you guys is a humbling reminder that fame doesn't last too long lol. Most of these artists were considered legends, and yet you and many of the younger people of today have no idea who they are :) Nothing is forever I guess.
A lot of them were very influential in the states but never made it over seas! Through this channel we are able to learn and see so many different artist that we had no idea excited!
This is 1985 . Whitney Houston was a kid. That was Tina Turner first and Diana Ross after Michael Jackson. However the lady that sang with Willie Nelson was Dionne Warwick, who was Whitney Houston's Aunt.
Diana Ross possibly one of the worlds biggest recording artists of time ...brilliant... so glad I grew up in the 80s. Loved our UK music but your U S legends live on
I don't know what's more disturbing and disheartening, that you thought Tina Turner was Whitney Houston or that you thought Diana Ross was Janet Jackson. 😮🤦♀️
God bless you guys for listening to the original. So much talent there. I knew all the singers but it’s because they are my era! Y’all are so young... You should listen to each member singing their songs with their bands It’ll take you some time but it’s worth it ✌🏻✌🏻💓💙❤️
The one you thought was Whitney Houston was actually Tina Turner. The one you thought was Janet Jackson was Diana Ross!!! Janet wasn't even popular yet. Actually, neither was Whitney. Whitney didn't hit the top 40 for the first time until June 1985, after this song had already hit #1. :)
Hahahah. My very first time watching your reaction to any song. I’m so old, I knew them all as I was just a teenager when this song was released. Love your hearts. Very entertaining to watch you trying to name these legends. Thank you
This song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and this huge all-star recording produced and conducted by Quincy Jones in conjunction with the 1984 Grammy Awards (which is how so many stars were together at once), as a fundraiser for aid for the famine then ravaging northeastern Africa. It was a follow-up to the British project Band Aid (that song was called "Do They Know It's Christmas"). It struck me funny that you guys recognized Willie Nelson straight off, while misidentifying Diana Ross as Janet Jackson! And yes there were other similar projects. You mention other countries. I'm pretty sure there was an Australian project like this, and I know for certain there was a Canadian one (I'm Canadian; that song was called "Tears Are Not Enough".)
I cannot watch them argue as to who all these legends are 🙄🙈🤯 If only they knew the "clout" of each oh these individuals they would understand Michaels true power in turning these superstars intl a unified choir. Under the guise of one of the first international NGOs.
I never thought I'd check out the comments under a video of two people reacting this song and seeing so many people being mean and ugly because you didn't know who most of the singers were. Good grief. I enjoyed seeing how happy the song made you guys. Nice job.
Ok gentlemen, U.S.A. for Africa was created to help those in the countries of Africa who at the time were basically starving to death. One of them was Ethopia, I would have to say they were the worst off. Now in the video, these were the singers in order of appearance. 1. Lionel Ritche (co writer) 2. Stevie Wonder 3. Paul Simon 4. Kenny Rodgers 5. James Ingram 6. Tina Turner (not Whitney) 7. Billy Joel 8. Michael Jackson (co writer) 9. Diana Ross (not Janet) 10. Dionne Warwick (Whitney's Aunt) 11. Willie Nelson 12. Al Jarreau 13. Bruce Springsteen 14. Kenny Logging 15. Steve Perry 16. Darrell Hall 17. Huey Lewis 18. Cyndi Lauper 19. Kim Carnes 20. Bob Dillon 21. Ray Charles And the gentlemen that was conducting was Quincy Jones. Now during the chorus parts otherz had joined them, like the Pointer Sisters, Shelia E. The rest of the Jackson 5. Jon Oats, who was the singing partner to Darrell Hall, Hall & Oats. But the two the confused all of us were actually actors before they were singers. And that would be Dan Aykroyd and Sydney Poitier. One last thing, to this day, this version is still earning money for USA for Africa. Oh and this was in response to Bob Geldoff and his song "Do they know it Christmas Time." The British came out with a song first for Africa. Then us. So....
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Wow!!!! You two idiots should NOT be on air or even breathing air! You're trying to critique artists and you have no idea of any. Many of these are still making top 10 music today. My 25 yo son knows a majority of these. You call Diana Ross Janet Jackson, had no idea whom Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder was, look stupid when Al Jarreau, Bruce, Bill J, Tina T, Steve Perry, James Ingram, Dionne, Willie etc. Stay off the air because you two are an embarrassment.
Since we have time today to entertain imbeciles!! Alvin, you should be so proud that your 25 year old son can name the artist, I mean crazy, at this he deserves the biggest cookie that this planet has to offer!! Greatest badge of honor!! Here’s what’s wild while you’re taking the time out of your day to write a negative comment, you are helping the channel grow sooooo, Bruv we appreciate you!! Ayyye this world needs professional #KeyboardWorriers like yourself!! At all times baby keep it Amicy 👀
OKAY alvin. not everybody knows every artist.😀
apparently, so are you, Alvin, you're an embarrassment yourself
Were Mexican familia..but my Mom always jamming Diana Ross,Cindy lauper,Tina turner...
niccuh this song bout world peace and you bringing hate fk wrong wit u all ya had to say is they got the shits wrong and correct em, you cant blame em these kids from a different era, you sure as hell not gonna be naming off all the singers from the 60s
The order of appearance is: 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 (Journey), Darryl Hall (Hall & Oates), Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Karnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder& Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles. Some of the background singers are members of the Jackson family, The Pointer Sisters, Sheila E, Jeffrey Osborne, Dan Ackroyd, Harry Belafonte, John Oates, Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac), etc. The conductor is the legendary Quincy Jones.
Thank youuuuu
You rock! I knew most of them, but you are a legend.
Huey Lewis of 'Huey Lewis and the News'.
Was Janette Jackson even in the video? I don't think she started her music career yet did she?
@@fourthhorsemendeath218 Janet’s first album came out in ‘82 and this was recorded in ‘85, so yeah she was recording, but didn’t hit it big until Control dropped.in ‘86. She wasn’t on this recording, but LaToya was and a couple of the brothers.
HOW do you not know who Diana Ross, Billy Joel or Tina Turner are they are LEGENDS! I feel so sorry for the younger generation today ll
Grew up in Haiti 🇭🇹
That comment is kinda ironic since im born way before the song came out and I didnt know who none of those three were. They arent legendary where I come from but the obvious ones like mj, stevie, lionel even and ray charles we knew. I ironically come from africa so that makes it kinda funny, but Im pretty sure billy joel for example is not known by name here but its another thing if you play their songs. So in my opinion legend to me is people that stand test of time and is widely recognized and those you mentioned may be legends to you but to me they are not. For example I grew up without internet and a tv and yet people in my country in east africa litterly dressed up like mj after the thriller album and even poor people like me living in the desert knew who he was and that to me is legendary c: I feel like mj needs his own category, if people like me with no tv or internet growing up poor in africa changed our entire fashion sense and music taste for one person XD
Bro i grew up in east africa to,and my mom and aunt loved tina turner and diana ross , they are legends bro
@@Harvyydent You didnt get my point did you. Most people in east africa dont know their names cause most live in poverty and your family was probably better off then most. But michael jackson evenwith no tv or internet people in my country dressed up like him and even when I went to other parts of africa no matter who it was michael jackson was widely knownbut same cant ve said for diana ross. Not saying no one knew her but im saying by name from their songs was not easy if you didnt have a tv while people like michael was on another lvl and is probably the most knownartist worldwide in history and I just cant compare tina and diana to michael sorry.
Amen sista
These are absolute ICONIC singers from ALL genres of music. Music Royalty right here.
I cannot watch them argue as to who all these legends are 🙄🙈🤯
If only they knew the "clout" of each oh these individuals they would understand Michaels true power in turning these superstars intl a unified choir.
Under the guise of one of the first international NGOs.
Oh my goodness it makes me feel old seeing you guys don't know who most of these people are. ☹😂 I actually prefer this version to the newer one. Both for great causes though.
Now that I finished the video, good job Allen for getting a good number of them correct. I wondered if you guys would get Bruce Springsteen. Other notables, you guys liked the voice of Kenny Rogers more towards the beginning. Cyndi Lauper is the one with the two toned hair. Tina Turner and Diana Ross were already mentioned in comments. There were so many and now all of the names are escaping me. Either way, great reaction. Darn the camera for not recording it all!
Everyone on this planet is old. So it doesnt matter what they know. They're old too. If you mean unhealthy then you better start a health program!
The new version doesn't have the same emotion in the singing.
Don’t feel old because these men are older than me and I know most artists there… some of the guesses are just insulting. Don’t know who Tina Turner or Diana ross, Stevie wonder … as black people especially is concerning
You guys got 6 out of 50 lol.
😂😂😂😂 that is terrible
Wow! They weren't even in the same ballpark!
I loved it! Too funny. Now we know who to ask them to react to. Haha
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Omg...this comment😂😂😂😂
* Lionel Richie 1:44
* Stevie Wonder 1:57
* Paul Simon 2:00
* Kenny Rogers 2:10
* James Ingram 2:16
* Tina Turner 2:23
* Billy Joel 2:29
* Michael Jackson 2:35
* Diana Ross 2:50 , 3:27
* Dionne Warwick 3:42
* Willie Nelson 3:56
* Al Jarreau 4:02
* Bruce Springsteen 4:08
* Kenny Loggins 4:14
* Steve Perry 4:22
* Daryl Hall 4:30
* Michael Jackson 4:35
* Huey Lewis 4:42
* Cyndi Lauper 4:46
* Kim Carnes 4:56
* Bob Dylan 5:41
* Ray Charles 6:37
* James Ingram 9:00
Thank you so muchhhhhh
This song and this major reunion will forever be an iconic moment in history.
There was a newer version?
AnA: “oh, that’s Janet Jackson Michael’s sister. Their voices sound alike”
Diana Ross sitting on her bed drinking tea: spits up, pfsssssst!
Diana Ross is the godmother of MJ's children, so... Some kind of family, i guess. haha
Some of the greatest names in music! Would be a treat to yourselves to check them out. And everyone knows Willie! 😂 I think it was written by Michael and Lionel for charity.
The lady after MJ is Diana Ross
That's not janet that's diana ross 😂
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OMG only LEGENDS. She's DIANA ROSS not Janet Jackson, a very close friend of Michael Jackson (the king) Well done Alex that's Willy Nelson. I know and love each one of this video, they were real singers,legends. Bruce Springsteen (the boss) with Steve Wonder an amazing vocal duo. MY SONG guys you made my day!!!!!! THIS VIDEO EXPLAINS WHY I'M AN ARMY NOW , ONLY BTS MAKE ME FEEL WHAT ALL THESE LEGENDS USED TO. (let's be honest there aren't singers like them anymore). If you have the possibility to listen to their songs you'll be amazed. Great reaction guys.💜💜
I love Diana Ross she has the sweetest voice
Agree there ain't singers like this anymore which is sad. Well, there are a couple who can actually since and perform but as a whole not that many.
Yeah, Janet? 🤭
OK guys the thing that happened in Africa, as you say, was starvation. People were dying from starvation. That was the driving force. Bless the participants and contributors. As humans this must be remembered
Massive, widespread drought left huge parts of the continent starving and literally dying of thirst. People were walking hundreds of miles to find water, food, and medical care.
It has happened since then, but the 80s were a time of worldwide attention on human suffering and attempts to achieve world peace. It was about seven years post-Vietnam War, the veterans were still re-assimilating into society and learning to deal with what we would now call PTSD, the hippies were growing into Boomers, and many efforts were made to get people to come together. This was maybe the best and most successful endeavor.
@@kvbstudios316 This was 1985, to be exact, when this video came out, so about 10 years after the Vietnam War ended in 1975.
The stars who sang solos were, in order, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Billy Joel, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Michael Jackson (again), Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes. Bob Dylan and Ray Charles, joining Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, The Pointer Sisters, LaToya Jackson, Bob Geldof, Sheila E., and Waylon Jennings as backing singers.
Thank youuu
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Btw - Dionne is Whitney's aunt. 😉💜
You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse...
It doesnt matter if you've listened a hundreds of times...always shakes to your very soul, what amazing combo of some of the greatest voices ever and these emotional melodies.
Omg.....you guys are sooo young..lol. these are musical icons from different genres of music. I'm glad you're listening and seeing the video though. It's a great one.
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How do you not know stevie Wonder???1
When this song came out every radio station in the country played this song at the same time. It was awesome 😎
I thought y’all would know more of these ALL TIME LEGENDS!!!!
No egos, No pretentions, No need to be the center of attention, Just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply, for compassion & love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ***GREAT REACTION GUYS***
was a sign at the studio that day, leave your ego's at the door but they did not need to as all were very professional and courteous to each other, 12hrs they were in the studio for
the lady with the wild hair was not whitney houston ** TRIED IT **.. that was Tina Turner lol “ Old Micheal** those were some of his Brothers and sister Letoya Jackson . Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder had sunglasses
1:44 Lionel Richie
1:50 Stevie Wonder
2:00 is Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers
2:23 Tina Turner
2:30 Billy Joel
2:35 Michael Jackson
2:50 Diana Ross
3:42 Dionne Warwick
3:50 Willie Nelson
4:07 Bruce Springsteen
4:15 Kenny Loggins
4:22 Steve Perry
4:42 Huey Lewis
4:47 Cyndi Lauper
4:55 Kim Carnes
5:29 John Oates
5:43 Bob Dylan
6:37 Ray Charles
8:36 La Toya Jackson (Lady In Yellow)
8:39 Harry Belafonte
8:51 Lindsey Buckingham (Guy)
9:00 James Ingram
and Many Others...
You missed 4:30 Daryl Hall
I love how Alex face brights up and he turn to Allen when he don’t know the name of a person ❤️❤️❤️❤️
That Bruce/Stevie duet is pure 🔥
Janet Jackson learned from Diana Ross and Dione Warwick, whose niece was Whitney Houston. She taught Whitney to sing in church.
Who doesn't recognize Stevie Wonder? He's a white guy? Whoo Chile! Called Tina Turner Whitney Houston and called Diana Ross Janet Jackson...No problem identifying Willie Nelson. Too funny, keep exploring.
It's unbelievable that Cindy Lauper tried different styles for her part but the one you hear makes it iconic..
You guys, I'm older and I grew up with theses artists. Everyone in that room is a LEGEND!!!! If it wasn't for them, music wouldn't be what it is today. If you take the time to learn each one, you could really grow your channel!!!!
LOL, just reading some of these comments. Just ignore them guys. Most of these artist are well before your time, so you should not be expected to know them by name. However, if you want to open your horizons to music, you should go and listen to songs from all of these artists. This is music when music was amazing!!! I'm not saying there isn't good music out today but man, music during this time was just incredible and for you guys to not experience all there is would be a shame. These are some of the best artists ever and I would suggest you sample their music. Nice video guys.
You are greatly appreciated @BamBam do you know which artist to check out first ???
2:36 YES this is the reaction Michael Jackson deserves. The king. 🥀❤️
To dis day, there’s never been more talent under a roof than all of them there that night
100%%
Some of these legends transcend generations fellas! Come on now.
Well yes: they got Willie Nelson (of all artists!) straight off the bat...
I loved that even though you weren't able to recognize most of these, you immediately knew The Voice.
Know that this room is filled with legends. They set aside their egos to come together as one and United for a great cause. Hearing and seeing this brings peace to my heart especially during these trouble times. Can’t imagine any other collaborations that would come close to this. Just imagine if there were other artist that either could not make the recording or decline such as Prince, Whitney Houston and other great artist. Peace my braddahs🤙🏼
It is Diane Ross, the one that is singing right after MJ
Thank you!!!
I hate that people in the comments are bashing you guys..y'all are awesome reactors, and you can't help it that you didn't grow up in this era. Much love to you both❤️❤️ This song was recorded for charity to help a severe food and water famine in Africa at the time. All proceeds went to feeding Africa. Love and light to you both!!💫💫💫💫⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have a suggestion. I have listed some of the singers in this video along with one of their songs. All of the participants in this video are major artists. I’m suggesting you might listen to some of their songs. I picked songs I like but there are MANY more.
Lionel Richie (all night long) Stevie Wonder (superstition) Paul Simon (sound of silence) Kenny Rogers (the gambler) James Ingram (just once) Tina turner (proud Mary) billy Joel (piano man) Dionne Warwick (that’s what friends are for) Huey Lewis (bad is bad) Diana Ross (touch me in the morning) Cyndi Lauper(girls just want to have fun) Ray Charles (hit the road jack). Enjoy
All of those songs were huge hits beyond the United States and all those artists had long successful careers. The 80s for all of the artists that participated for USA for Africa were in the prime of their careers. Imagine most of those artists in the room were the level of success as Justin Timberlake or Taylor Swift of today. You can't find super groups or artists from the 70's or 80's in this day and age any longer. Maybe only a few musical acts like Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and BTS have that worldwide success in the present era over an extended period of time.
How can anyone confuse diana Ross for Janet Jackson. By the way latoya Jackson and the Jackson brothers sang background
And you didn't even recognize Tina Turner
The lady was diana ross
These are LEGENDS in their own genre of music and their music doesn’t compare to the music now. But they all came together for a good cause. You hardly will never see anything like this. Very sad that some of them have passed but LEGENDS lives on Forever!!!❤️
All heavy hitters in that studio
You guys just made me realize how friggin old I am!! This video was hyped for a good while before it played on MTV ( a new TV format that only played music videos 24/7). Everyone in the country was tuned in for the debut of this epic event. Remember cable TV was still new and there still wasn't that much to watch. No internet. No smart phone. Written by MJ and Lionel this was to raise money for a huge famine that was starving people to death in Africa. It was a big success. I believe a version of this was done in England as well. Anyway, what you are witnessing is the greatest group of SUPERSTARS ever assembled for one cause. I can't imagine a gathering like this ever again.The great Quincy Jones directing. This was played all day long every day for weeks. I watched it recently and got chills. You would enjoy doing a little research on this video. In that room was probably, all total, about 500 hit songs.
You need to watch the version that names them all. The greatest of their day!!
Y’all are killing me Smalls! I have to remember how young you are and how old I am.
Thanks for the comments.. I'll pass by..
I'm not going to be rude at all, you two are obviously younger than the ones of us who know the artists in this song, but props to you for giving it your best shot at trying to figure them out, but more importantly, for listening!! I don't know any of the people that left such cruel messages, but I apologize for all of them. You gotta start somewhere, and with this video, I believe you guys will find an entire new group of singers to enjoy!! 😊
Hehehe... this video is chock full of the biggest names of modern music and you got maybe 6 of them right! You have lots of homework to do for your reaction channel now!
Every one of these are A-Listers, if not all Hall of Fame level talents.
So now, 5 mins in, I can only imagine that this is a comedy bit…right? “The blind guy” lol
Dude Stevie is a beast. You NEED to listen to his songs. Wow
This was created in reaction to the U.K. Campaign Do they know It’s Christmas? With both songs being charity songs to support a relief fund for the African Famine particularly in Ethiopia where it was hardest hit by famine
There was also a Canadian one as well Tears are not enough
I lived through this and even I don't know all of them. The woman who sang after Michael was not his sister, it was Diana Ross.
I simply love you guys reaction. It's nice to see younger people seeking out the older legends of Rock, Pop, and Soul music. Keep it up guys you are in for a great time with the 60's, 70's & 80" music...
Hahaha I love how you missed a bunch, but I'm actually impressed you recognized a few just from their sound.
@ Chris Tolson we really appreciate you haaha and we are sitting here punching the air at all the artist we didn’t know 😂😂
Glad that you guys enjoyed this version, but I’m over here face palming lol. I see that you are from Haiti and a much younger generation, so it’s quite understandable 😊
Slow and steadily we will get all of them haha
I am probably around the same age as these two guys and it's an embarassment how ignorant some people in my generation are.
This generation doesn't know the legends. Great song.
Such a beautiful song.
You think it was a good cast?😁 It had to be.
At the time of recording, all the soloists had achieved at least one No.1 on the Billboard singles chart.
The "something that happened in Africa" was the famine in Ethiopia.
Every singer in this video is famous and iconic singers in the entire world... How do you NOT know Diana Ross, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry from Journey.....Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder.....on and on...OMG this generation is lost.
We are from HAITI 🇭🇹, not everyone from the US is famous internationally!!
True but it's not their fault really. The Western World stopped being nostalgic obsessed in the late 90s. Boomers and especially X'ers grew up with nostalgia everywhere we turned. Just living was a history lesson. That's why most 70s born people know more about the 40s, 50s, & 60s than most 90s born people even know about the 90s. I'm seeing this more and more all the time.
@@Amicy I feel ya bruh, but y'all gotta learn about these legends and the songs that made them legends. There's a world of pop-culture from the 40s-80s that'll absolutely blow y'all's minds!
The man standing by Harry Belafonte is comic actor Dan Ackroyd. Dan was one of the early SNL cast members. And an awesome musician as well. He was half of SNL music/comedy duo the Blues Brothers with John Belushi. And in the middle of it all is 60's voice of his generation and counter-culture icon, Bob Dylan. FYI - his son Jakob Dylan fronted 90's singing sensation group The Wallflowers. Michael Jackson wrote this song and it was produced by Quincy Jones. Like others in the day, I counted down the days to watch it's debut on MTV or VH1. I don't remember which one. The pairing of Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was genius. Their voices contrasted beautifully.
Ray Charles and Willy Nelson did a song together called Seven Spanish Angels. Two legends, two very different voices and styles making beautiful music
Uh man this is so cool watching this again I’m surprised they didn’t have Bon Jovi in it he would fit right in there with Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry. I get so excited when Michael Jackson comes on. The talent in this one is so incredible. Love it.
Bon Jovi were not really established as big names yet back then.
Also surprised not to see Madonna in there. Later that year, there was the Live Aid concert for the same cause of helping Africa. Madonna performed there. She was in her twenties.
Wow! I must be old... You turned it into a comedy guessing who they were!
We aren’t from the untied states, so most of these artist didn’t make it to Haiti.
@@Amicy If asked people in Haiti in 1985 who these people are nine times out of ten they would be able to answer.
Y'all really are babies lol. Not at y'all thinking the legendary Tina Turner was Whitney Houston and the Queen Diana Ross was Janet Jackson! Oh gosh. Btw MJ and Diana Ross starred in a musical version of the Wizard of Oz with an ALL Black cast called The Wiz - it's iconic and it's a must check out if you're an MJ fan (he was very young in it)! You also missed Cyndi Lauper (girl with the blonde and orange hair - of Girls Just Wanna Have Fun fame). And you recognised Willie but not Bruce Springsteen - he was the one going back-and-forth with Stevie Wonder (you recognised Bruce later and Allen was right about Stevie!). This was an amazing ensemble song though with the some of the greatest voices of all time - including Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Hall and Oates, Huey Lewis & the News, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins (the guy who sang the iconic Footloose) and more! Much love guys!
Haha we looked like straight rookies but we do remember Michael from the wiz but dang it haha we really thought it was Janet 😂😂🤦🏾♂️Aye yo DJ RunItBackTurbo😂
LMFAO is that jazzy jeff. Appreciate the effort guys lol The most important thing as that you enjoyed the song and we enjoyed watching!
You need to research Motown’s history and so many famous artists.
1. I am going to pretend I didnt see this video. I going to make an appt at the psych ward to make sure that I recover from this moment. 2. Try watching & Listening to professionals sing rather than attempting to sing yourselves. 3. Lord Jesus stop your camera from recording bcuz it was painful to watch you two. Thank You Lord Jesus.
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I have never believed that an American would not recognize Tina Turner !!!!!!! |Or Bob Dylan !!!!! Gee, I am from Eastern Europe and I know everyone who starred in that video.
Lol we are not Americans lol
This is when people made it in music from RAW TALENT alone. This is the original and it is the BEST ONE by far. This song and all of us Americans donated for the starving children in Africa. This song and the ONE night they recorded it will go down in History , never to be forgotten. It was AN EPIC TIME to be alive.
React to Michael Jackson Billie Jean Live buenos Aires 1993
Watching you guys is a humbling reminder that fame doesn't last too long lol. Most of these artists were considered legends, and yet you and many of the younger people of today have no idea who they are :) Nothing is forever I guess.
A lot of them were very influential in the states but never made it over seas! Through this channel we are able to learn and see so many different artist that we had no idea excited!
Except Michael Jackson. That mans fame was unbelievable.
Much to learn with an open heart.
Thanks for reacting to this guys!! Our country and the world really need this these days!!
Bruh said Stevie Wonder was a white guy.... lmao. bout to have your card revoked
😂😂😂😂
Stevie himself, of course, has good reason not to care that much about that! 😁
Bros.....y'all make me feel so old!!! LOL......Here's what you needed.....
This is 1985 . Whitney Houston was a kid. That was Tina Turner first and Diana Ross after Michael Jackson. However the lady that sang with Willie Nelson was Dionne Warwick, who was Whitney Houston's Aunt.
Diana Ross possibly one of the worlds biggest recording artists of time ...brilliant... so glad I grew up in the 80s. Loved our UK music but your U S legends live on
I remember this very well. I was 13 yrs old on my way into the 7th grade.
These are all legends 🙏🌏🖤👌
A masterpiece
Song was written by Michael & Lionel
"Stevie Wonder - I just called to say I love you" is a must guys
It was Diana Ross, Michael Jackson always looked up to her and they were very close friends. She was the original legend before Michael.
Woman WHO sings after Michael was Diana Ross
That was wonderful loved the singalong, joyful thank you loved it. 💙💙💙💙UK
What is the big deal if they don't know the artists?! The youngsters are having fun and enjoying the song.
The girl with the yellow headband is MJ’s sister Latoya. His brother is beside her. Bette Midler is the redhead by Latoya.
I don't know what's more disturbing and disheartening, that you thought Tina Turner was Whitney Houston or that you thought Diana Ross was Janet Jackson. 😮🤦♀️
😂😂 sprryyyyy
God bless you guys for listening to the original. So much talent there. I knew all the singers but it’s because they are my era! Y’all are so young...
You should listen to each member singing their songs with their bands It’ll take you some time but it’s worth it ✌🏻✌🏻💓💙❤️
The girl who wearing black jacket was diana rose and the first girl who sang was tina turner.... Damn man you don't know this legend
The one you thought was Whitney Houston was actually Tina Turner. The one you thought was Janet Jackson was Diana Ross!!! Janet wasn't even popular yet. Actually, neither was Whitney. Whitney didn't hit the top 40 for the first time until June 1985, after this song had already hit #1. :)
I love MJ since small this song is in my top 10 best song
Hahahah. My very first time watching your reaction to any song. I’m so old, I knew them all as I was just a teenager when this song was released. Love your hearts. Very entertaining to watch you trying to name these legends. Thank you
This song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and this huge all-star recording produced and conducted by Quincy Jones in conjunction with the 1984 Grammy Awards (which is how so many stars were together at once), as a fundraiser for aid for the famine then ravaging northeastern Africa. It was a follow-up to the British project Band Aid (that song was called "Do They Know It's Christmas"). It struck me funny that you guys recognized Willie Nelson straight off, while misidentifying Diana Ross as Janet Jackson! And yes there were other similar projects. You mention other countries. I'm pretty sure there was an Australian project like this, and I know for certain there was a Canadian one (I'm Canadian; that song was called "Tears Are Not Enough".)
I cannot watch them argue as to who all these legends are 🙄🙈🤯
If only they knew the "clout" of each oh these individuals they would understand Michaels true power in turning these superstars intl a unified choir.
Under the guise of one of the first international NGOs.
There are no words to describe this....
I never thought I'd check out the comments under a video of two people reacting this song and seeing so many people being mean and ugly because you didn't know who most of the singers were. Good grief. I enjoyed seeing how happy the song made you guys. Nice job.
You are greatly appreciated @Scott
Also Dion Warwick is the aunt of Whitney. The lady singing with Willie Nelson.
The one u thought was Janet Jackson is Diana Ross, ....u can look down under the video and its listed who is in there.....
Ok gentlemen, U.S.A. for Africa was created to help those in the countries of Africa who at the time were basically starving to death. One of them was Ethopia, I would have to say they were the worst off.
Now in the video, these were the singers in order of appearance.
1. Lionel Ritche (co writer)
2. Stevie Wonder
3. Paul Simon
4. Kenny Rodgers
5. James Ingram
6. Tina Turner (not Whitney)
7. Billy Joel
8. Michael Jackson (co writer)
9. Diana Ross (not Janet)
10. Dionne Warwick (Whitney's Aunt)
11. Willie Nelson
12. Al Jarreau
13. Bruce Springsteen
14. Kenny Logging
15. Steve Perry
16. Darrell Hall
17. Huey Lewis
18. Cyndi Lauper
19. Kim Carnes
20. Bob Dillon
21. Ray Charles
And the gentlemen that was conducting was Quincy Jones.
Now during the chorus parts otherz had joined them, like the Pointer Sisters, Shelia E. The rest of the Jackson 5. Jon Oats, who was the singing partner to Darrell Hall, Hall & Oats. But the two the confused all of us were actually actors before they were singers. And that would be Dan Aykroyd and Sydney Poitier.
One last thing, to this day, this version is still earning money for USA for Africa. Oh and this was in response to Bob Geldoff and his song "Do they know it Christmas Time." The British came out with a song first for Africa. Then us. So....
That's not Sydney Poitier, it's Harry Belefonte.
No woke bullshit, no political agenda. Just great artists rounded up by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie for a great cause.