From Wikipedia: Following Jackson's death in 2009, Elias Kifle Maraim Beyene, who grew up in Ethiopia and was a beneficiary of the aid provided by the single, related: I won't ever forget Michael Jackson because his contribution to the song We are the World had a very significant effect on my life. I am 50 now but 25 years ago I was living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which at that time was suffering from a long drought and famine. It was a terrible situation. Lots of people became sick and many more died. Around one million people in all were killed by the famine. In 1984 Michael Jackson, along with a number of other leading musicians, made the song We are the World to raise money for Africa. We received a lot of aid from the world and I was one of those who directly benefitted from it. The wheat flour that was distributed to the famine victims was different to the usual cereal we bought at the market. We baked a special bread from it. The local people named the bread after the great artist and it became known as Michael Bread. It was soft and delicious. When you have been through such hard times you never forget events like this. If you speak to anyone who was in Addis Ababa at that time they will all know what Michael Bread is and I know I will remember it for the rest of my life.[70]
it was record in 1985 after the some music awards and After the British Band aid record Do they Know it Christmas for the , Ethiopia aid , that started it all of in december 1984
What an amazing story, I'm privileged to have heard this from someone who was deeply affected by the famine. I was a 10 year old at that time, we all knew about the importance of this song and the Live Aid concerts. Hearing your story is powerful to this 48 year old man.❤
I understand your reaction when Cyndi came in. Bruce and Stevie killed it in their duet but as I'm in my 40s now and have listened to this numerous times I've come to realize that Cyndi's part hits different like she put her all into those couple seconds.
@@geraldherrmann787 It really does. She, Huey Lewis and Kim Carnes had a issues getting their parts together but man, when they finally got it, it becomes the best part of the song. Timeless classic.
This was a fundraiser for a prolonged famine in Africa - I remember at the time the news was all about how every one of those superstars left their ego at the door to come together for this cause. We need this kind of unity today.
The legend Harry Bellefonte was at the back of the choir. Rumor has it, this was HIS idea. And then Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the lyrics. And that's the great Quincy Jones conducting. All of these artists were legends in their genres
You're right on that. Hes not given much credit. It was Harry's idea to to do something. But he is not talked about almost at all. In the making of the video the artist sung one of his songs at the end of the recording. I'm surprised he was not given at lear one of the lines. Maybe he didn't want one who knows But everything was put together so nicely.
Por supuesto el fué el creador Harry belafonte😮 No entiendo porq estuvo al fondo casi no se lo veìa.fue un gran artista y activista de los derechos humanos.debe ser siempre recordado.I love Harry Belafonte😘 siempre t recordaré ❤
@@dene39 So comfortably numb didn't make you think? Time, the wall, don't stop believing, simply man, Tuesdays gone, train train , 18 to life, I remember you, wild side, welcome to the jungle, kick start my heart, faithfully, like a prayer? Shall I go on
This was put together, filmed and completed in record time. *"EVERYONE was told to leave their ego at the door!!"* Many came IMMEDIATELY after an Awards Show! Some flew in on private jets! The list of people was enormous and wasn't just singers, but actors as well. Example, Dan Aykroyd from the Ghostbusters Movies and The Blues Brothers 🍿🎥 and many other great movies.
Cindy is superb here, also Stevie in that high register, wow. Ray pulls it all together. Can understand why you would be crying, it certainly still gives me goose bumps after all these years
This was back when artists actually put heart behind their motive. I'd bet they couldn't and wouldn't do this nowadays. Artists are about the all mighty dollar now. Glad you enjoyed the montage of artists of my childhood. It was truly a special moment in history for a special cause. ❤
Stevie Wonder went to the Michigan School for the Blind with my cousin in Lansing Michigan. But I never met him. I was just a little kid at the time. I vote for Stevie Wonder as best performance in this video.
I cry every time I've heard or watched this song/video... since it first came out. Just the purpose of it being made is enormously important to me. Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstien always bring me to tears on this song. This whole project idea came from Harry Bellafonte. He'd spoken with Quincy Jones and the wheels started turning. We Are The World is the final result.
I think all people love everyone. There's 0.1% who don't on Twitter and they just talk so much people think we're divided. I'd die for anyone's babies.
As long as people continue to react like the two of you, the world is not lost. Do something to ensure that your children still have a future. Does it better than us.
When this song came out, it was a virtue to be empathetic, people strove for unity and understanding. Tolerance was a virtue. Nazis were bad narcissism was bad. We were in a better, healthier place. It's really sad how far humanity had fallen
Technology- cell phones and having the world at your fingertips behind a computer, at that point society became spoiled and lazy which has led to less human contact and eye to eye conversations. It truly transformed people and not for the good.
This was a great moment of caring heard throughout the world. Outside of poilitcs, I will always support African people trying to give ther kids the basics: Food, family love, and education. We love and respect the great African people for their strength and many contributions to the world, in spite of adversity. All good Americans extend our good wishes to you, my frineds.
Such a beautiful reaction to one of the most important songs in music history, its really timeless and the fact it still has the same power as it did in 1985 says alot and about the world today. Thank you Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson , may you rest peacefully, for writing We Are the World. God bless
Music is the mirror to the soul. Ladies, that was a lovely reaction .Musicians in the 70's up through 1985 never considered the color of the artists they worked with. All that mattered was what we could bring to the table. Were we reliable, creative and a positive influence on the music we would make. Todays over analyzed and scrutinized race quotas would have been an anathema to the vibe most artists of that period were creating. I know, I was there. The whole was always greater than the sum of the parts. RNB
And this was NOT the government nor politicians but the people of U.S came together for this cause. RIP the great artist who passed on, and STILL LONG LIVE AND PEACE TO AFRICA.😊❤
Before entering the studio, Quincy Jones famously placed a sign near the entrance, “leave your egos at the door.” With such a star studded lineup, ego management becomes a factor. This was an event to raise money for the famine and disease relief in Africa after all. This sign was a reminder to keep your ego in check. *_Leave Your Ego at the Door_*
This was an amazing time to be alive. Yes the world had problems but there was so much more acceptance and love. This song is such a perfect example of why my generation today shakes our headwhen we jear systemic racism. All races and both genders united to raise awareness and aid to those starving in africa. I LOVED YOUR REACTION God bless you both
The song was made to bring awareness and get money to help Africa battle the aids epidemic. They have raised over 135 million to date! Great song! Great reaction, you had me tearing up..
You were not aware of the immense size and triumph of the song "We Are the World." Renowned American singers participated, and the global audience became aware of the necessity to assist the people in Africa, particularly Ethiopia, which was the focal point for aid. La Toya Jackson, The Pointer Sisters, and Harry Belafonte were among the attendees. I was a young teenager when this song was unveiled, and it gained universal acclaim as the anthem for worldwide hunger and famine. To be honest, I am consistently moved whenever I listen to this song.
The purpose of charity behind this was relief for the famine in Africa . All of the singers and extras without solos were all superstars in their own way. Most were mujsicians a nd singers. It is astounding that people don't know, even in USA, who many of these people were, like Paul Simon. They only know Michael Jackson and a few others. The short white lady with the colorful hair who sang high notes is Cindy Lauper, who just turned 70 years old this year! It's been 38 years...Tina Turner is in this, she just passed away this year. To me this is the USA's finest moment, not wars...they left their egos at the door to help the starving. You don't see this anymore....
On the morning of April 5, 1985 (Good Friday of that year) at 3:50 pm GMT, over 8,000 radio stations simultaneously broadcast the song around the world. As the song was broadcast, hundreds of people sang along on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. We Are the World" raise more than $80 million ($222 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa and the United States.
after the UK-based group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, the musician and activist Harry Belafonte began to think about an American benefit single for African famine relief. He enlisted fundraiser Ken Kragen to help bring the vision to reality. The duo contacted several musicians, and enlisted Jackson and Richie to write the song; they completed the writing seven weeks after the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", and only one night before "We Are the World"'s first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The historic event brought together some of the era's best-known musicians.
❤ 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 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically): Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis and the News) Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis and the News) Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News) Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News) Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis and the News) Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates (Daryl Hall & John Oates) Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson “We Are the World” Instrumentalists: David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums Quincy Jones -- conductor
Thank you very much for being so awesome sharing this info and not naming just the singers but also the members of the chorus and even the musicians. Everybody focus on the singers but just a few, almost nobody, know the rest of amazing people who are participating/collaborating. In my case, I knew quite a lot of them but I didn't know (or don't remember knowing) that Phil Collins was playing the drums. So, thank again. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Lately I've been watching so many react videos to We Are The World, and I am convinced that my childhood preferences were right. For me, aside from MJ, Cyndi Lauper is the standout in this song. She gives the song so much life and meaning! You can't possibly doubt she means every single word. I find myself literally waiting for the moment she brightens the stage, every single time. That said, as time moves on I grow to love the back and forth between Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. It's so balanced and perfect when either could have gone diva at any point. But their voices and tones stand out, yet blend beautifully. It's stunning how I still notice new things in this song after so, so many re-listens.
Kenny Rogers, Cindi Lauper and The Boss are all stan-outs to me and always have been. To listen to the majority of Cindi's popular music, you would never know she had such a great voice but if you listen to some of them that didn't quite gain the popularity that others did you know.
Everyone needs to see your reaction to this song, & what the caring & the words mean to you. I think it would make people look beyond themselves, & realize the world is a big place, & that there are people we need to help EVERYWHERE. Thank you.
I know right now there's a lot of turmoil in Africa right now, when it's comes to France and the US. I just want the people of Africa to know, please don't judge us based by our corrupt government. The majority of citizens are with you for your independence. God bless the us and God bless the people of Africa.
When they premiered this fundraiser they also had celebrities answering the phones to take donations. The world came together to help aid the children of Africa who were suffering from famine. I remember this well. These artist span different eras and genres. They were told to leave their egos at the door and they did. I believe Michael and Lionel wrote the song. It was redone to help with the tragedy in Haiti following a natural disaster.
I remember, when this song and "Do they know it's Christmas" came out (which is the UK version of USA for Africa), I was about 12 years old. And for 6 months, all I did was put my allowance towards buying singles of the songs because I wanted to help. I think I must have bought like 5 singles of each song
First, Quincy Jones is a genius. Second, back then there were problems with racism, of course. But we were making good progress. Better than generations before. We were moving forward with coming together. Again, there was much progress to be make, but we were improving. Then. The newer generations came along and trashed that progress. We’ve gone backward. The two newest generations stoked fire and told each group hated the other with a passion. Now there’s more problems than back when this song and video came out. Unfortunately, I don’t see that progress coming back for a long time. It’s going to take generations to move forward again, just to get where we were with Gen X had gotten us.
I have seen many reactions to We are the world, but yours was the only one that made me tear up. I was in high school when it came out and I miss those times, seeing what is going on in the world now.
It was because of the FAMINE that was happening in ETHIOPIA. The people there were starving and the world just watch. So Lionel Ritchie and Quincy Jones got these artist together to produce this song. And ALL the proceeds went to help the Ethiopians. It made billions
This song is a powerful message for all of us, especially during these times. Looking at these artists, we see three very important messages... firstly, there is no such thing as racial, religious or national division... secondly, music is a very powerful force and can unite humanity like nothing else... thirdly, everyone has power changing the world, so if everyone realizes that an individual has the power to change, it will turn out that you are no longer alone in these changes... that the whole world is changing. Unfortunately, we are taught obedience from childhood, so a small group in our minds has great power and this means that we do not try to change anything because this group said that we cannot do so. I would just like to point out that all revolutions, all changes of rulers and governments took place as a result of the unity of ordinary people like me and you. Let's not be afraid to change, let's not be afraid to fight for our neighbors and for peace... but let's not fight for it with ourselves and with those who tell us that our neighbors are the enemy... because they are our enemies, not ourselves.
This is a song the world of today seriously needs to hear again.
From Wikipedia: Following Jackson's death in 2009, Elias Kifle Maraim Beyene, who grew up in Ethiopia and was a beneficiary of the aid provided by the single, related:
I won't ever forget Michael Jackson because his contribution to the song We are the World had a very significant effect on my life. I am 50 now but 25 years ago I was living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which at that time was suffering from a long drought and famine. It was a terrible situation. Lots of people became sick and many more died. Around one million people in all were killed by the famine. In 1984 Michael Jackson, along with a number of other leading musicians, made the song We are the World to raise money for Africa. We received a lot of aid from the world and I was one of those who directly benefitted from it. The wheat flour that was distributed to the famine victims was different to the usual cereal we bought at the market. We baked a special bread from it. The local people named the bread after the great artist and it became known as Michael Bread. It was soft and delicious. When you have been through such hard times you never forget events like this. If you speak to anyone who was in Addis Ababa at that time they will all know what Michael Bread is and I know I will remember it for the rest of my life.[70]
it was record in 1985 after the some music awards and After the British Band aid record Do they Know it Christmas for the , Ethiopia aid , that started it all of in december 1984
What an amazing story, I'm privileged to have heard this from someone who was deeply affected by the famine.
I was a 10 year old at that time, we all knew about the importance of this song and the Live Aid concerts.
Hearing your story is powerful to this 48 year old man.❤
I never heard this story before. Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you for testifying ❤
@@moziboy75 I also grew up at this time and remember everything on the tv,as kids you dont realise the enormity of the situation...
I understand your reaction when Cyndi came in. Bruce and Stevie killed it in their duet but as I'm in my 40s now and have listened to this numerous times I've come to realize that Cyndi's part hits different like she put her all into those couple seconds.
Bruce and Stevie should have just went on to record a whole album together lol
I feel the EXACT same way about Cyndi's passion while singing her part ♥
That’s what I was just saying. She’s the musical high point of this song and I only just realized it.
right. i´m 60 years old and have heard this song hundreds of times ... and lauper hits deepest.
@@geraldherrmann787 It really does. She, Huey Lewis and Kim Carnes had a issues getting their parts together but man, when they finally got it, it becomes the best part of the song. Timeless classic.
This was a fundraiser for a prolonged famine in Africa - I remember at the time the news was all about how every one of those superstars left their ego at the door to come together for this cause. We need this kind of unity today.
Absolutely! Not about race. Not black or white. This was the 80’s.
Thank you. It's amazing how many people are ignorant to the famine that happened in Ethiopia
The legend Harry Bellefonte was at the back of the choir. Rumor has it, this was HIS idea. And then Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the lyrics. And that's the great Quincy Jones conducting.
All of these artists were legends in their genres
You're right on that. Hes not given much credit. It was Harry's idea to to do something. But he is not talked about almost at all. In the making of the video the artist sung one of his songs at the end of the recording. I'm surprised he was not given at lear one of the lines. Maybe he didn't want one who knows
But everything was put together so nicely.
Por supuesto el fué el creador Harry belafonte😮 No entiendo porq estuvo al fondo casi no se lo veìa.fue un gran artista y activista de los derechos humanos.debe ser siempre recordado.I love Harry Belafonte😘 siempre t recordaré ❤
I saw this clip live, but when I saw you crying, my tears fell together
Every artist in this had a gold record. These are the biggest stars that existed then.
The net worth in that room would dwarf the GDP of many countries.
And biggest stars now also
@@docd5062 I can't agree with that. I feel like Taylor Swift is the biggest star today, and she probably wasn't even born yet.
This song encompasses the 80s kids. We talked about world issues amongst ourselves all the time.
Lol wut. We were outside from dawn til dusk. Kid were too busy being kids.
@dene39
As teens , yes we did. You didnt? Shame shame. Lol
@@dene39
So comfortably numb didn't make you think? Time, the wall, don't stop believing, simply man, Tuesdays gone, train train , 18 to life, I remember you, wild side, welcome to the jungle, kick start my heart, faithfully, like a prayer? Shall I go on
@@JaquelineGoodspeed Too busy enjoying my teens. Its a shame you didnt. I was 11, in 85.
@dene39
I was not that young. We had loads of fun too. You too young at 11. Lol. And 11 is not a teen. Lol. You was still a baby.
This was put together, filmed and completed in record time. *"EVERYONE was told to leave their ego at the door!!"* Many came IMMEDIATELY after an Awards Show! Some flew in on private jets! The list of people was enormous and wasn't just singers, but actors as well. Example, Dan Aykroyd from the Ghostbusters Movies and The Blues Brothers 🍿🎥 and many other great movies.
he does look goofy in those glasses but what is sad is the people that turned it down like prince, modanna, and really surprising john denver
@@4theloveoflifeI've never heard of Modanna. What songs did he sing?
I got a question. Was the music video also edited and completed before the “record time” or whatever you call it?
Did Stevie have to be in a plane as well?
This song makes us all cry! Raised lots of money for Ethiopia! Praise the Father!
Cindy is superb here, also Stevie in that high register, wow. Ray pulls it all together. Can understand why you would be crying, it certainly still gives me goose bumps after all these years
They raised almost 100 million dollars.
This was back when artists actually put heart behind their motive. I'd bet they couldn't and wouldn't do this nowadays. Artists are about the all mighty dollar now. Glad you enjoyed the montage of artists of my childhood. It was truly a special moment in history for a special cause. ❤
Yes, they were all paid quite well, thank you.
I think they also loved money back then, but modern society has become more self-centered, that seems to be the case.
Stevie Wonder went to the Michigan School for the Blind with my cousin in Lansing Michigan. But I never met him. I was just a little kid at the time. I vote for Stevie Wonder as best performance in this video.
I cry every time I've heard or watched this song/video... since it first came out. Just the purpose of it being made is enormously important to me. Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstien always bring me to tears on this song. This whole project idea came from Harry Bellafonte. He'd spoken with Quincy Jones and the wheels started turning. We Are The World is the final result.
We who live in this era of big names in music are saddened by the musical poverty of today. We were happy and we knew. From Brazil
Its a beautiful thing when people come together regardless of race.
Yes. Amen. Super beautiful. I love when blacks and whites Are united and getting alone
You mean like when they start wars? 😂
I think all people love everyone. There's 0.1% who don't on Twitter and they just talk so much people think we're divided. I'd die for anyone's babies.
what happen to this? smh we are so divided now
@@malcolmdrake6137no when they came together to make the song… duh!
Cyndi Lauper rocked her part!
It took a genius like Quincy Jones to realize that Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes would make a great trio.
I totally agree!
As long as people continue to react like the two of you, the world is not lost. Do something to ensure that your children still have a future. Does it better than us.
totally agree with your comment
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When this song came out, it was a virtue to be empathetic, people strove for unity and understanding. Tolerance was a virtue. Nazis were bad narcissism was bad.
We were in a better, healthier place. It's really sad how far humanity had fallen
Exactly. And then the world went to sh*t.
Technology- cell phones and having the world at your fingertips behind a computer, at that point society became spoiled and lazy which has led to less human contact and eye to eye conversations. It truly transformed people and not for the good.
Amen🙏❤️
Your reaction is precious. 😢 this song is about 40 years old
This was a great moment of caring heard throughout the world.
Outside of poilitcs, I will always support African people trying to give ther kids the basics: Food, family love, and education. We love and respect the great African people for their strength and many contributions to the world, in spite of adversity.
All good Americans extend our good wishes to you, my frineds.
Beautiful thoughts my person!
Such a beautiful reaction to one of the most important songs in music history, its really timeless and the fact it still has the same power as it did in 1985 says alot and about the world today. Thank you Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson , may you rest peacefully, for writing We Are the World. God bless
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Music is the mirror to the soul. Ladies, that was a lovely reaction .Musicians in the 70's up through 1985 never considered the color of the artists they worked with. All that mattered was what we could bring to the table. Were we reliable, creative and a positive influence on the music we would make. Todays over analyzed and scrutinized race quotas would have been an anathema to the vibe most artists of that period were creating. I know, I was there. The whole was always greater than the sum of the parts. RNB
And this was NOT the government nor politicians but the people of U.S came together for this cause. RIP the great artist who passed on, and STILL LONG LIVE AND PEACE TO AFRICA.😊❤
My children use to ask me many questions about these talented musicians who sàng this strong touching song.
Before entering the studio, Quincy Jones famously placed a sign near the entrance, “leave your egos at the door.” With such a star studded lineup, ego management becomes a factor. This was an event to raise money for the famine and disease relief in Africa after all. This sign was a reminder to keep your ego in check.
*_Leave Your Ego at the Door_*
Merci
This song gave me the desire and set me on the path to work for a short time installing 200 ft. wells in Liberia, Africa.
This was an amazing time to be alive. Yes the world had problems but there was so much more acceptance and love. This song is such a perfect example of why my generation today shakes our headwhen we jear systemic racism. All races and both genders united to raise awareness and aid to those starving in africa.
I LOVED YOUR REACTION God bless you both
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I remember when this came out. I was 19 at the time.
The song was made to bring awareness and get money to help Africa battle the aids epidemic. They have raised over 135 million to date! Great song! Great reaction, you had me tearing up..
You were not aware of the immense size and triumph of the song "We Are the World." Renowned American singers participated, and the global audience became aware of the necessity to assist the people in Africa, particularly Ethiopia, which was the focal point for aid. La Toya Jackson, The Pointer Sisters, and Harry Belafonte were among the attendees. I was a young teenager when this song was unveiled, and it gained universal acclaim as the anthem for worldwide hunger and famine. To be honest, I am consistently moved whenever I listen to this song.
The purpose of charity behind this was relief for the famine in Africa . All of the singers and extras without solos were all superstars in their own way. Most were mujsicians a nd singers. It is astounding that people don't know, even in USA, who many of these people were, like Paul Simon. They only know Michael Jackson and a few others. The short white lady with the colorful hair who sang high notes is Cindy Lauper, who just turned 70 years old this year! It's been 38 years...Tina Turner is in this, she just passed away this year. To me this is the USA's finest moment, not wars...they left their egos at the door to help the starving. You don't see this anymore....
Such a beautiful Reaction. I truly wanna give you a Hug. ❤❤
Mother Africa ❤
Beautifuk reaction, This song continues to matter and touch the soul.
On the morning of April 5, 1985 (Good Friday of that year) at 3:50 pm GMT, over 8,000 radio stations simultaneously broadcast the song around the world. As the song was broadcast, hundreds of people sang along on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. We Are the World" raise more than $80 million ($222 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa and the United States.
Where you live and where you walk, a kind word,a smile and an open heart can make the world a better place for everyone.
JUST..INCREDIBLE!!😍😍
after the UK-based group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, the musician and activist Harry Belafonte began to think about an American benefit single for African famine relief. He enlisted fundraiser Ken Kragen to help bring the vision to reality. The duo contacted several musicians, and enlisted Jackson and Richie to write the song; they completed the writing seven weeks after the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", and only one night before "We Are the World"'s first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The historic event brought together some of the era's best-known musicians.
❤ 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
“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically):
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)
Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis and the News)
Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis and the News)
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News)
Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News)
Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis and the News)
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates (Daryl Hall & John Oates)
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson
“We Are the World” Instrumentalists:
David Paich - synthesizers
Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Phil Collins - percussion
Louis Johnson - synth bass
Michael Omartian - keyboards
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
John Robinson - drums
Quincy Jones -- conductor
U R AWESOME!👏
Thank you very much for being so awesome sharing this info and not naming just the singers but also the members of the chorus and even the musicians.
Everybody focus on the singers but just a few, almost nobody, know the rest of amazing people who are participating/collaborating. In my case, I knew quite a lot of them but I didn't know (or don't remember knowing) that Phil Collins was playing the drums. So, thank again. Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
Whitney Houston 11:23
AFRICA, The cradle of humanity....Love from Pennsylvania, USA
Just love when youngins finally hear our music..............
これだけのスーパースターたちの心のこもった歌はないね、当時聞いてた18.9だったわたしには心揺さぶられましたね😊ホントに魂がこもってましたねーー👏👏👏今こそ、混沌した世界の若者に聞いてもらいたいね( ￣꒳￣*)👍
La mejor canción.dl.mundo y gracias a michael❤❤
Linda. Reacción. Lindas. Mujeres. Hermosas. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💪💪💪👍👍👍👋🇨🇱🇨🇱💪💪
Lately I've been watching so many react videos to We Are The World, and I am convinced that my childhood preferences were right. For me, aside from MJ, Cyndi Lauper is the standout in this song. She gives the song so much life and meaning! You can't possibly doubt she means every single word. I find myself literally waiting for the moment she brightens the stage, every single time.
That said, as time moves on I grow to love the back and forth between Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. It's so balanced and perfect when either could have gone diva at any point. But their voices and tones stand out, yet blend beautifully. It's stunning how I still notice new things in this song after so, so many re-listens.
I’m with you. Cyndi Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram and Steve Perry had the best parts in this.
Kenny Rogers, Cindi Lauper and The Boss are all stan-outs to me and always have been.
To listen to the majority of Cindi's popular music, you would never know she had such a great voice but if you listen to some of them that didn't quite gain the popularity that others did you know.
Oh, and if you haven't heard her cover of Etta James's "At Last" you really should. She does a phenomenal job ❤
It is still very powerful today.
Beautiful reaction ❤❤❤❤❤
This song unites people of every colour positive vibes and emotions of love for everyone on this great planet
Thanks Ladies. These are some of the Artists I grew up listening to. Seems like just y'day. 😍
Everyone needs to see your reaction to this song, & what the caring & the words mean to you. I think it would make people look beyond themselves, & realize the world is a big place, & that there are people we need to help EVERYWHERE. Thank you.
You are both awsomely beautiful, happy and healthy . Enjoy life , love ya !
U girls really know how to make people cry 😭🤍👑
That cry shows a beautiful young lady.
É lindo ver elas reagindo algo que ajudaram seu povo 🥰 o coração fica quente só de ver e ouvir com elas 🥰
Hawaiians love Africa Yessah!!!!🤙
Your reaction was so beautiful...I can feel your beautiful heart as it pours out of your eyes down your face...
J’ai pleuré avec vous 😢
Cette chanson est la plus belle chanson que je connaisse 👑
💝❤️✨
Make Earth 80s Again
This is a beautiful song and you two are gorgeous.
Your heartwarming reaction touched me. We are one. Best wishes from Germany
The girl in maroon shirt knows how to appreciate. You're so beautiful as well
This is what the world used to be like.
You ladies are so beautiful
Thank you 😊
ella se lloro toda la cancion .. la amo
We must come together all of us , we are under attack all of humanity needs to unite and become a family again , love you both from the uk xx
When this song came out no one look at color of skin we all looked at the heart
I wish we can go back to those times
Now watch " do they know it's Christmas" by band aid
Great reaction, girls.
I remember when they did that. All the money went to help children in Africa.
You two are some beautiful African queens and I loved both of your reactions ❤
I know right now there's a lot of turmoil in Africa right now, when it's comes to France and the US. I just want the people of Africa to know, please don't judge us based by our corrupt government. The majority of citizens are with you for your independence. God bless the us and God bless the people of Africa.
This is so spectacular. I love this song so very much. I love your reactions!
Such a once in a lifetime masterpiece. 🤙
Great reaction ladies ❤️🙏🏻🫶🏻
I still have the record album!❤😊
It is important to spread this throughout the world!🌏
You girls are beautiful. Someone needs to do a reaction of your reaction. Made me smile the whole time 🩵
Beautiful reaction
When they premiered this fundraiser they also had celebrities answering the phones to take donations. The world came together to help aid the children of Africa who were suffering from famine. I remember this well. These artist span different eras and genres. They were told to leave their egos at the door and they did. I believe Michael and Lionel wrote the song. It was redone to help with the tragedy in Haiti following a natural disaster.
Sad to watch the talent that has come and gone in that video. Wish they would make a new version.
CYNDI LAUPER❤❤😊😊 😮wow
Your tears can be felt...great reaction!
Tenkyo t girls lav old music😥😥😢😢😢
I believe that those who shed tears over this masterpiece are truly kind at heart❤
This would never happen today, all these superstars in one room putting their egos aside for someone else...
Greetings. Very nice reaction. It is a song that was made with love to help others and to see that quality of artists together was amazing.
I remember, when this song and "Do they know it's Christmas" came out (which is the UK version of USA for Africa), I was about 12 years old. And for 6 months, all I did was put my allowance towards buying singles of the songs because I wanted to help. I think I must have bought like 5 singles of each song
BeAuTiFuL 💖
Thank you! Cheers!
First, Quincy Jones is a genius.
Second, back then there were problems with racism, of course. But we were making good progress. Better than generations before. We were moving forward with coming together. Again, there was much progress to be make, but we were improving. Then. The newer generations came along and trashed that progress. We’ve gone backward. The two newest generations stoked fire and told each group hated the other with a passion. Now there’s more problems than back when this song and video came out. Unfortunately, I don’t see that progress coming back for a long time. It’s going to take generations to move forward again, just to get where we were with Gen X had gotten us.
it was to feed the children ans families in Africa.
I have seen many reactions to We are the world, but yours was the only one that made me tear up. I was in high school when it came out and I miss those times, seeing what is going on in the world now.
Seems Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson everyone really perks up and gets super excited. I love it
This song gets me everytime 😢
It was because of the FAMINE that was happening in ETHIOPIA. The people there were starving and the world just watch. So Lionel Ritchie and Quincy Jones got these artist together to produce this song. And ALL the proceeds went to help the Ethiopians. It made billions
This song is a powerful message for all of us, especially during these times. Looking at these artists, we see three very important messages... firstly, there is no such thing as racial, religious or national division... secondly, music is a very powerful force and can unite humanity like nothing else... thirdly, everyone has power changing the world, so if everyone realizes that an individual has the power to change, it will turn out that you are no longer alone in these changes... that the whole world is changing. Unfortunately, we are taught obedience from childhood, so a small group in our minds has great power and this means that we do not try to change anything because this group said that we cannot do so. I would just like to point out that all revolutions, all changes of rulers and governments took place as a result of the unity of ordinary people like me and you. Let's not be afraid to change, let's not be afraid to fight for our neighbors and for peace... but let's not fight for it with ourselves and with those who tell us that our neighbors are the enemy... because they are our enemies, not ourselves.