Quincy Jones produced this song. He said it was one of the most difficult songs to make because he had to tell all those mega stars that only a few people would get solos. But once everyone came together, they all understood why.
🌟 *Soloists* (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson • Diana Ross • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen • Kenny Loggins • Steve Perry • Daryl Hall • Huey Lewis • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles 🌟 *Chorus* (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina • Johnny Colla • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson • Chris Hayes • Sean Hopper • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • The Pointer Sisters • Smokey Robinson 🌟 *R.I.P* those ARTISTS that have passed ... Stay Safe 😷 & 💗 Much Love ~😈🔺🦋
Your eyes got big at Cindy Lauper. (The one with the multi-colored hair, and unmistakably unique voice). She had some very big hits in the 80s. "True Colors" is her most enduring classic. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" was her big, break-out hit.
No wonder. Since the day 15 years ago a young mate at work told me that she didn't know who Dire Straits were and that the Walk of life melody was unfamiliar to her I took it as a matter of fact that a change of a generation occurred already.
I was 11 when this was released. Americans have so much love. We need to let it boil over like this again and cleanse our souls.So much live and charity for absolute strangers. The singers and the 63 million dollars raised was amazing.
Superstars on One stage with no EGOS. Just coming together to help. We were so lucky to have had them 💖. R.I.P to those gone. Let's enjoy those still here. This will never get old. Your reaction says it all.
I was about 10 or 11 when this came out - this lineup was a very large number of the most popular artists at the time, with some pretty notable exceptions (Madonna, Stevie Nicks, etc.) If I remember correctly, this was a group of people that came straight from an awards show to go record this song.
I was 16... I knew every one of these icons. I get chills every single time! I love when Cyndi Lauper stands back and belts out from 6 feet away and blows every one away!!!!
This song gives me chills every time! One of them was Dionne Warwick, you should here her song with Stevie and Sir Elton, "THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR"... It's a classic!
@@kJ922-h3j yes noted, Band aid was a year earlier but in my opinion they had some major singers but I still think “We are the world “ had more major icons. Both were impressive & I agree that’s where they got the idea from ✌🏻
To understand... in the mid 80s, Africa was experiencing severe drought and famine. A group of British rockers lead by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure released a record (Do They Know its Christmas) with all proceeds going to famine relief in Africa. Then USA rockers lead by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen and Quincey Jones, recorded the video here with the same goal. The last effort was LIVE AID. This is a weekend concert televised from three continents. The Live Aid video of Queen you watched is from that concert. Phil Collins flew on the SST Concord to all three continents and performed in USA, UK and Australia in the same concert. It was televised on MTV. Incredible concert. The finale song in the UK included Bob Geldof, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and most of the huge array of rockers that performed throughout the weekend event. The videos of the Uk Christmas record and that finale are on You Tube. They raised over $200 million and it was sent to Africa. Unfortunately it was intercepted by a dictator and terrorist group who used it for weapons against its own citizens. Still... no generation before or after in music ever took on such a huge task which could have made a difference. Next to this, in 1986, you have Comic Relief USA by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. They raised OVER $50 million for the homeless in the USA. I am very proud to be part of the generation that gave so much to humankind. ✌🏻
@@Motown-1966 Yes...Dancing In The Dark is a Bruce Springsteen song. IF you watch the official video...the girl he pulls onstage to dance. That is a very young Courtney Cox from the old show Friends (Monica) before she was discovered and started doing tv work. 😉❤😁😎😂
There was also a single recorded by some Canadian artists around the same time, under the name Northern Lights with "Tears Are Not Enough". Bryan Adams was a co-writer of the song. Some of the artists who sang on it included Gordon Lightfoot, Burton Cummings of The Guess Who, Anne Murray, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Mike Reno from Loverboy, Geddy Lee from Rush, Corey Hart, Tom Cochrane, and Paul Shaffer. It was a pretty good song as well, raising money for the African famine relief.
Here's the listing of the artists in order of singing. Lionel Richie Stevie Wonder Paul Simon Kenny Rogers (rip) James Ingram (RIP) Tina Turner Billy Joel Michael Jackson (RIP) Diana Ross Dionne Warwick Willie Nelson Al Jereau (RIP) Bruce Springsteen Kenny Loggins Steve Perry Daryl Hall Huey Lewis Cyndi Lauper Kim Carnes Bob Dylan Ray Charles (RIP) Other artists in the background Harry Bellafonte Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) Bette Midler Sheila E Dan Akoryd Jeffrey Osborne Smokey Robinson Jacksons minus Jermaine Latoya Jackson Pointer Sisters John Oates Quincy Jones- producer and director Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson were the songwriters
Did you see that camera movement on Michael?! Damn. First the shoes the socks, the glove. It's like, you know who it is. It's the King 👑 Always gives me chills when Michael comes in. ❤️🔥
Always MJ! Michael Jackson RIP! And then when James comes in! James Ingram RIP Chills on both! And...RIP to so many others💔❤ Beautiful song and wonderful artists, for a great cause!❤Man, I miss those days!
Crying over here. Loved this time so much. We have no world advocates to bring everyone together anymore. Shout out to all my 80’s peeps! ❤️we are the world❤️
I was 10 years old and I still remember this, I loved MJ with every fiber of my pre pubescent white girl love I had. Still one of my favorite songs ever.
And the Oscar goes to Mr Video for being the best reactor on RUclips, for being entertaining, making us laugh, for just being real and staying yourself. For playing the best songs, putting up with us bugging you with requests daily. From me personally thank you Leo, from the bottom of my heart . For letting me escape from my problems with your channel. I hope your channel continues to bring us joy. Thank you 🙏💜🤗😘
You could literally just go through the catalogs of this video of each singer and be busy for months .... this was the powerhouse (mostly) of the 80's and they raised us to be who we are.
No, we don't. The world may be full of political tensions now, but when you see a man with his nine children, all looking like concentration camp survivors, standing outside a tent where his wife and his equally skeletal infant are dying inside then the medical doctor says they'll be dead by the end of the day, and the other kids within two weeks, cause they have used so much of their body mass to feed themselves, they'll never recover. Just giving them small amounts of food in that state of weakness could kill them from the shock to their system. And then multiply it by hundreds of thousands, everywhere, for months on end. It does something to a young person watching that. You do not know how fortunate we are that no one seems to be facing that kind of threat today.
@@tammycenter8757 I am not fighting, just saying it's easy to be dazzled by celebrity and miss WHY they were singing. I think it makes it even more beautiful, but that's me. The images of that time from Africa are burned in my soul, right up there with the ones from 9/11. We and them are so better off now.
The greatest collection of talent ever on the same stage! The caravan of limos outside the theater must have been miles long. It's a Who's Who of Who's who.
Oh my I’m gonna cry, finally we have arrived at music heaven- the 80’s chapter. Gotta do Band Aid too, that’s the one that started it all in music to benefit a cause....famine in Africa. 1984 is my favorite year in that decade,personally and professionally. 🎼🎹🎶🎶🎧🎤😎 all this talent in one place, magical. Documentary on how they did this, that’s worth checking out for sure. Enjoy- I know I am and have since hearing this masterpiece for the first time.🔥🔥❤️
@@MsLuvmusic81 it’s crazy to me that in a decade of excess, greed is good, whatever else- we still cared enough to get it together and do something.....something that is a masterpiece. Band Aid paved the way.....and the rest is history.😎🎧🎼🎶
I was just a kid when this song first came out. I cried then and I cry now when I hear it. It was a beautiful thing to witness all these artists come to together for such an important message.
Best collaborative single ever. Many have tried to copy it, but this version is no1. Mj & Diana’s harmonies are exquisite. This song is timeless. All the greats. Bruce Springsteen’s voice ( the raspy one you liked) is also amazing!
I’m 46 now and haven’t heard this in years. While I’m a fan of all of these artists I got the biggest chills from Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson. A new found appreciation for these two. Unreal.
I don't care how many times I see this video and hear this song, it ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes to see so many huge stars come together to do something good for the world. My equivalent of goosebumps.
Hi Leo, I'm sure you know what the song is about after all of the comments, when everyone is singing, "We're saving our own lives, so let's start giving" at this time, people in Africa were starving, so by singing, we're saving our own lives, it means we as a World need to help one another, we always need to unite to save anyone and everyone in this country facing famine, disease, any plight... Thank you for reacting to such an important song...
I was 20 years old when EVERY RADIO STATION across the USA played this song at the same time and people stood outside holding hands, creating a chain. It was MAGICAL!
@@marneebragg9839 On this day, March 28, 1986 over 6,000 radio stations all played “We Are the World” at the same time at 10:15 am est. The song was a relief record recorded to fight famine in Africa.
Weird. I wonder why they played We Are the World instead of Hands Across America because they were two different efforts. ruclips.net/video/WZorfXa5pBc/видео.html
So I just found a video on Oprah's channel. The guy behind USA for Africa was also The Mastermind behind Hands Across America. But Hands Across America was a year after USA for Africa. At least in the guys telling of why he started it.
Soloists (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson • Diana Ross • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen • Kenny Loggins • Steve Perry • Daryl Hall • Huey Lewis • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina • Johnny Colla • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson • Chris Hayes • Sean Hopper • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • The Pointer Sisters • Smokey Robinson
I am so impressed you really did a fabulous job! This song is iconic and will never be forgotten. All of these stars had at least a number one song of their own, but came together for one cause, to help the people during the great famine and starvation in Africa, 1985. All proceeds from purchases and donations went directly to bringing food to Africa. I do believe the song was not just about our own choices to take care of ourselves, but to remind us that we are all one on this earth, And it takes all of us making the choice to come together and make a difference. Together we can make a brighter day. Yes that one artist was Tina Turner, and yes the woman singing with Michael Jackson was the great Diana Ross. The duet at the end with Stevie Wonder I’m surprised you couldn’t remember him “the boss“ Bruce Springsteen! Towards the beginning you had Lionel Richie and Stevie, Followed by PAUL SIMON and you guessed it Kenny Rogers. The next man was Al Jarreau, then Kenny Loggins who sang footloose, Tina Turner, and Steve Perry from journey, you got him. And you guessed correctly Daryl Hall. In the back actually singing chorus was Dan Aykroyd and also Bette Midler. The incredible voiced powerful Black woman was Dionne Warwick joined by Willie Nelson. Next included Huey Lewis, and a voice that you recognized but couldn’t place what is the legendary Bob Dylan! Oh and the incredible voiced woman with crazy colored hair was Cyndi Lauper. You got Ray Charles and of course Michael Jackson. And the incredible duet at the end wells again Stevie Wonder and the great Bruce Springsteen! Towards the end there was an incredible Solo by James Ingram. The song was mainly written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. And you missed the man who produced and was the conductor throughout this song the great Quincy Jones. I know you’re gonna listen to this again many times. Thank you so much for reacting to it.❤️✌️
It was a different world back then. Imagine trying to bring everybody together in this world, today!! I just don't know why people can't just get along with each other.
Man when this came out they put it on primetime at 8 pm and dam near every household watched it!! I was 11 when it came out!! Great song , great singers and GOATS!!
“WHEN YA DOWN-N-OUT N THERE SEEMS NO HOPE AT AWLL” No matter how many hundreds of times I’ve heard this song, Michael’s delivery of that verse always makes me think, EVERYBODY STEP ASIDE GREATNESS COMING THROUGH! As talented and legendary as all of these other artists are, Michael just always seems to be punching above their weight.
This embodies the whole difference between the music of the eighties and now. The key factor was hope, we really believed we could make a difference. So many of our songs even if sad still retained a thread of hope.
@@sandracox4341 Band Aid didn't sing this song, they only did Do They Know It's Christmas in 1984, which inspired Lioner and Michael to come up with their own charity single, which is this one. So it's the concept that Band Aid did first, not the song.
@@ivylasangrienta6093 It didn't inspire Lionel and Michael. They were contracted to write the song. It was a couple of activists that went around to production companies/musicians to find someone who would do it. I believe they got Quincy Jones (who produced this song and you can see in the video is the one conducting) on board who then got Michael and Lionel to write it. It all doesn't matter in the end because the world ended up with two great songs. I would prefer this one because it has more artists I know plus not being Christmas themed is a bonus.
@@sandracox4341 Yes the OP didn't word it correctly. However, common sense should've prevailed. I knew instantly what the OP meant and I believe majority of people did too (of the ones that know the two songs).
@@nathansnerdynook Of course, this one is good! I like it too, but it's not my favourite. I always preferred the UK version of 1984 "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" .
I sang on this song with my high school's choir in 1985. The song was unprecedented at the time ( I still don't know of another that raised so much money, not to mention awareness). Just look at the artists that participated.... almost every single one of them are legends. I'm proud of my generation, we tried so hard to make a positive impact. I know there are still people that try but in those days music was for everybody and there were no rock, country, rap, soul stations. I heard it all on every station I listened to. That's one of the biggest reasons this was so successful... because everybody heard it on every station. Well that and we had MTV when it was about music and not about all these BS reality shows. Maybe at some point it will come together again and music will belong to everybody 🙏
This was for Live Aid the whole world came together with all artist and gave free concerts and we all could watch it live on TV and donate for Afrika , i know i had a dog that was 80 kilo and the lady at the bank said just give a dollar for every kilo the dog weighed so i did , did not have much at the time but was glad to be a part of this world wide happening , beautiful how all artist showed up for Live Aid This was USA for Afrika but you also had Do they know its Christmas from England ,and great perfomances from all the legends of music back then, the world rocked for Afrika ,shame we could not hold on to that .
Like they said, it’s Diana Ross from the Supremes. They were the Destiny Child WAY before Destiny Child. Saw her in concert 2 years ago at New Orleans Jazzfest and she was AWESOME.
I took a chance and wrote to Quincy Jones on Twitter several years ago practically begging him to try to come together with another collaboration with all the division going on in this world. He never responded of course, but i figured it didn't hurt to at least ask.
This is what my generation gave the world. I’m a little frightened when I see what this generation has to offer. I mean, Carli B?? Teach your children well. They can change the world. The generation who did global benefits are fading fast. Here’s to a happier New Year❤️✨
Showcasing true musicians! NO auto tune!!!!!! And, all of them put aside their egos to record and perform this. There was a remake for Haiti relief with ‘singers’ from now. They had a lot of great singers in the remake, but used them mostly for the chorus. Why they chose ‘singers’ who heavily used auto tune for solos is beyond me! Big difference. Huge! And so disappointing!!!! This is such a classic, and, sometimes you shouldn’t mess with perfection. Thanks for reacting to this one. I remember when this came out. MTV played it over and over and we all loved it as well as the Band Aid’s song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’. Great collaborations!
I was a senior in highschool when this came out. It was an international school and this was our anthem. Great great memories and also very sad - that great famine was horrifying and unfortunately hunger (and filthy water) are still major issues in loads of places nearly 40 years later
When this song dropped for the first time EVER, May of 1985, EVERY single radio station played it at the EXACT SAME TIME!! N people went outside n held hands!! Magical definitely!!!💞🙏🌹💖😇
The best collaboration ever!! So much talent and it all just seems to flow together effortlessly. And you're so right! We NEED this today.....NOW! I get chills everytime I hear this. Great reaction!
Lol, I'm pretty sure that noone else was confused about the statement I made here. When I said, "We need this today...NOW ", I meant the very essence of feeling and unity that this song was originally designed to mean! It shouldn't matter what day, month, year or decade it is, we ALL should want this! But, you are right, the 80's were awesome!!
@@lacampbell That was our ignorance, we thought it shouldn't matter but time has shown, it actually did matter because true unity and originality is divine, never again copied. We are a generation of light, look at our music, the messages, its apparent.
This was done for the starving in Ethiopia and other African countries. Britain did something similar. 1985. British did Feed the World...do they know it's Christmas ttime.
UK artists released 'Do They Know It's Christmas Time' in 1984. It was recorded in Nov - hence the Xmas theme. A charity single to help feed the victims of famine in Ethiopia & other African countries. USA artists released their charity single in 1985 as a response to the UK version. Both songs raised a hell of a lot of money, together with the Live Aid concert in June 1985.
@@louisetwissell80 I loved that as well. It was very special and I loved the song. I remember watching the Live Aid and seeing Tina Turner and Mick Jagger. She just was the best and Phil Collins performed at both venues.
Tenía 14 años cuando salió esta canción y ahora ya 52. Fue un auténtico éxito aquí en Europa, hablo de donde yo vivo. Una esperanza de que algo nuevo pudiera surgir... Hoy después de algunos años, seguimos con racismo, sexismo, homofobia, xenofobia, y hambre, mucha hambre en muchas partes del mundo. Decepcionante el ser humano. Somos así y así seremos hasta nuestra extinción. Y esta canción siempre me hace llorar, es magnífica. I was 14 when this song came out and now 52. It was a real hit here in Europe, I'm talking about where I live. A hope that something new could emerge ... Today after a few years, we continue with racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and hunger, a lot of hunger in many parts of the world. Disappointing human being. We are thus and thus we will be until our extinction. And this song always makes me cry, it's magnificent. 🇪🇸🇪🇺
I was a much younger woman when this collaboration happened. Watching it all these years later, brings tears to my eyes. So many of these artists are looking down from heaven, hoping this effort will continue to have a positive effect. I pray it does!!! Thank you for reacting to this. I hope younger generations see it, and try to live it! Happy New Year.
Um, that guy was Bruce Springsteen. Invited by Quincy, threw on his leather jacket, drove his own car to the studio, no entourage or bodyguard, walked in, nailed it, smiled and walked out. :-)
"We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the super-group United Support of Artists (USA) for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie (with arrangements by Michael Omartian) and produced by Quincy Jones for the album We Are the World. "We Are the World" opens with Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel singing the first verse. Michael Jackson and Diana Ross follow, completing the first chorus together. Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse, before Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall go through the second chorus. Co-writer Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper and Kim Carnes follow with the song's bridge. "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duet-ting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.
When you said together they sound like angels, I felt that Leo. Their voices are so beautiful. This song is a big mood and you’re right, it’s EXACTLY what the world needs right now. I been watching you a little while now and I gotta say I love watching you recognize these artists from your reaction videos. Same thing when I watch your movie reactions and a song comes on and you recognize it from your other videos... that shit is great to watch. Heartwarming. You da best Leo, fr fr. ❤️
As you so often say, just keeping things real as you go down the rabbit trail of popular music, the truth that you are finally discovering is that a soul is not made up of someone's outward appearances or racial color tones. The definition of a true soul is that of an eternal being that does not die. The superficial things of this world will all someday cease and fade. When we experience mere glimpses of awesomeness here in this world and especially through the joy of Music, we get to see just a crumb of what is promised in paradise. If it is an expression of Love and Truth , its a beautiful thing no matter what your pigmentation of skin tones. Love is eternal, and proof of this is when ever we experience the physical loss of someone dear to us. As you sit in your room recording your reactions to various forms of music , your soul is touched by certain memories that are valued. Your family does not have to be with you in the physical to know that you love them. I know this is some deep stuff, but I know you will understand what I am saying. Music is just that added vehicle of expression to ones inner soul. Good music is simply Good music. Peace.
I love that you recognized Journey and Daryl Hall. You need to take a black icons class!! lmao Diana, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, Dionne Warwick....back to the song....you missed Willie Nelson...
My favorite part of that song is the duet with Stevie and Bruce - the contrast between Stevie's smooth notes, and Bruce's hard raspy fry is so epic. My favorite moment of Leo's reaction was when he realized he recognized Steve Perry - "JOURNEY JOURNEY" Amazing to think a year ago when you started this...ahem...journey,...you would have known maybe three of these. As a fan of most of these artists growing up in the 80s this is a powerfully nostalgic moment and I loved seeing Leo enjoy the same artists I'm loved my whole life.
Prince and The Revolution recorded "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" for the album. A rare live version of the song, done for Live Aid, was included on Prince's The Hits/The B-Sides.
You have such a beautiful heart, Leo & I was so proud when you yelled out Journey & Daryl Hall! I don't know why, I just was. Maybe it's because I enjoy seeing the boxes that separate us all destroyed! Whether it's race, religion, or music! We should at least open ourselves to a little bit of everything. I am so proud of you for doing this yourself, in spite of what some others have said. Keep being you...you're a gem!
Notice no one here is in their 20's.... these were all ACCOMPLISHED artists from the 60's, 70's and still extremely relevant in the 80's and many are extremely relevant TODAY! They aren't one hit wonders like artists today and they all could SING without the use of technology. That's why this is a group of LEGENDS!!!!!
Brings tears to my eyes, so many gone now. This was a time when stars could get over thier egos and come together for the sole purpose to try and save others. It was a beautiful time...pulling together to do something right. British did one too, Do They Know It's Christmas, with British singers.
I was under 10 when this came out, and had no idea the meaning for it, other than help for Africa. I thought it was so rad, to see so many artists I loved singing together.
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Quincy Jones produced this song. He said it was one of the most difficult songs to make because he had to tell all those mega stars that only a few people would get solos. But once everyone came together, they all understood why.
You know you have just the legends of music when people like Harry Belafonte, The Pointer Sisters, and the Jackson family are relegated to the choir.
🌟 *Soloists* (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
🌟 *Chorus* (alphabetically)
• Dan Aykroyd
• Harry Belafonte
• Lindsey Buckingham
• Mario Cipollina
• Johnny Colla
• Sheila E.
• Bob Geldof
• Bill Gibson
• Chris Hayes
• Sean Hopper
• Jackie Jackson
• La Toya Jackson
• Marlon Jackson
• Randy Jackson
• Tito Jackson
• Waylon Jennings
• Bette Midler
• John Oates
• Jeffrey Osborne
• The Pointer Sisters
• Smokey Robinson
🌟 *R.I.P* those ARTISTS that have passed ... Stay Safe 😷 & 💗 Much Love ~😈🔺🦋
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Thank you so much for this!!
Thank you!!!
good job!
Good job with the artist's list
Your eyes got big at Cindy Lauper. (The one with the multi-colored hair, and unmistakably unique voice). She had some very big hits in the 80s. "True Colors" is her most enduring classic. "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" was her big, break-out hit.
"Time After Time" is hands-down my favorite Cyndi Lauper tune.
@@beowulf1005 Great song. Apologies for forgetting your favorite. Leo would kick our asses though, for making him cry.
@@klaptongroovemaster No need to apologize, my brother. That song just brings to mind special place, time, & person (as songs often do.)
@@beowulf1005 i agree 100 %
I love her version of "I Drove All Night " .
The fact that many younger people don’t know about this song saddens me. It was the anthem of my generation. It was and still is a powerful song.
100%
pure facts.
No wonder. Since the day 15 years ago a young mate at work told me that she didn't know who Dire Straits were and that the Walk of life melody was unfamiliar to her I took it as a matter of fact that a change of a generation occurred already.
Love you
Glad to say I’m 14 and I know about this song and I definitely want to listen to these amazing people more!!
This is the greatest moment in music history. In my opinion.
That's my generation. The sign as they were coming in said "leave your ego at the door"! Excellent!
I was 11 when this was released. Americans have so much love. We need to let it boil over like this again and cleanse our souls.So much live and charity for absolute strangers. The singers and the 63 million dollars raised was amazing.
Superstars on One stage with no EGOS. Just coming together to help. We were so lucky to have had them 💖. R.I.P to those gone. Let's enjoy those still here. This will never get old. Your reaction says it all.
They were all told to “leave your egos at the door”. And they did.
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I was a young kid when this came out. Didn't seem like a big deal at the time but talk about a snapshot in time. Wow legendary lineup
I would have been 9
I was 28, loved it then. Still inspiring. The list is more amazing looking back.
I was about 10 or 11 when this came out - this lineup was a very large number of the most popular artists at the time, with some pretty notable exceptions (Madonna, Stevie Nicks, etc.) If I remember correctly, this was a group of people that came straight from an awards show to go record this song.
Amen!!
Exactly! I remember seeing this on MTV all the time when I was a kid...
I absolutely adore seeing the younger generations discover this song! It does to them what it did to us back in the 80’s. PURE LOVE.
Me too....😊
This song was made for Hands Across America back in the 70s
I was 16... I knew every one of these icons. I get chills every single time! I love when Cyndi Lauper stands back and belts out from 6 feet away and blows every one away!!!!
I was only 6 and same on Cyndi!
I was 11, I agree
Cyndi was and is amazing!!!
@@jesseslack2089 i was 7 and got an immediate crush on Cyn
yeaH! yeAH! yEAH! YEAH!
That guy who was singing with Stevie is Bruce Springsteen I’m pretty sure.
Correct!
The Boss!
Duh
thats The Boss
@@fidge54 fidge Mikey was answering Mr. Video's question
My eighth grade class sang this at our graduation 1986. Damn I'm getting old....
Yes we are older but these values we live every day. That's why almost 40 yrs later the music is still fresh.
YOU'RE getting old ... I was 35 when this came out lol
I was just 5 when this came out. My gosh, how time flies.
Finally a RUclips comment thread that makes me feel young instead of old :')
I graduated high school in 86 😁
Most of those artist that are still alive are up in age. They deserve to still be heard , and for us to let their stars shine.
How that stage didn’t collapse under the weight of all that talent should be studied by universities
When you have HARRY BELAFONTE singing and QUINCY JONES leading the whole thing you KNOW IT'S GONNA BE SPECIAL FOREVER !!!
How many people were naming each artist for him like he can hear us?
And nodding my head when he recognized and said their name 😅
Lmaooooo! Me lol!
Lol... yes!!! Embarrassed myself! 🤣🤣🤣
😂 me
*raises hand* I made sure to remember each and every one of them. All are heroes
All the 80s and 70s legends , and this song we need today generation because what i see its not happening , love each other
This song gives me chills every time! One of them was Dionne Warwick, you should here her song with Stevie and Sir Elton, "THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR"... It's a classic!
Along with the gorgeous Gladys Knight!!!...👌👍💥🙂
Another genius collaboration!
The live performance with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross is out of this world.
That's true, I did forget to mention the great Ms Gladys! 👍
Not to mention she is Whitney Houston's cousin
"Who is that guy?” Don't mind him, he is just the Boss.
Glad u said it 👏🏽😂😂🤣😂🤣
Can’t stop laughing 😂 I🤣🤣”don’t mind him”🤪😂😂😂🤪🤪🤣🤣bravo
Bruce Springfield
I'm screaming THAT'S BRUCE! HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN!?
He’s the boss Bruce Springsteen
Favorite line in the song;
"We must realize that a change can only come, when we stand together as one."
🌍✌❤
This can never be recreated with this amount of icons & talent ❤️
AMEN
@@kimbare7434 yes indeed ❣️
It was already a recreation itself in some ways lol, they got the idea from Band Aid
I totally agree
@@kJ922-h3j yes noted, Band aid was a year earlier but in my opinion they had some major singers but I still think “We are the world “ had more major icons. Both were impressive & I agree that’s where they got the idea from ✌🏻
To understand... in the mid 80s, Africa was experiencing severe drought and famine. A group of British rockers lead by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure released a record (Do They Know its Christmas) with all proceeds going to famine relief in Africa. Then USA rockers lead by Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen and Quincey Jones, recorded the video here with the same goal. The last effort was LIVE AID. This is a weekend concert televised from three continents. The Live Aid video of Queen you watched is from that concert. Phil Collins flew on the SST Concord to all three continents and performed in USA, UK and Australia in the same concert. It was televised on MTV. Incredible concert. The finale song in the UK included Bob Geldof, David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and most of the huge array of rockers that performed throughout the weekend event. The videos of the Uk Christmas record and that finale are on You Tube.
They raised over $200 million and it was sent to Africa. Unfortunately it was intercepted by a dictator and terrorist group who used it for weapons against its own citizens.
Still... no generation before or after in music ever took on such a huge task which could have made a difference. Next to this, in 1986, you have Comic Relief USA by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. They raised OVER $50 million for the homeless in the USA. I am very proud to be part of the generation that gave so much to humankind. ✌🏻
They should do it again with those same people who are still alive and some of the newer biggest ones but quality ones😎
The dude singing with Stevie is the Boss Bruce Springsteen
Mr Video, react to Bruce Springsteen singing "The River" live in France, damnnnn
@@KaninTuzi 😂 I think he'd also did "Dancing in the Dark"too
@@Motown-1966 Yes...Dancing In The Dark is a Bruce Springsteen song. IF you watch the official video...the girl he pulls onstage to dance. That is a very young Courtney Cox from the old show Friends (Monica) before she was discovered and started doing tv work. 😉❤😁😎😂
@@christinegelabert1651 ☺️ Yup!
@@christinegelabert1651 😂 Yeah I know. What I meant to say was that Mr. Video has done a reaction to Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark" ✌🏾
Still makes me cry. The world needs this again so much. All working together instead of against each other. Amen
"Everyone wants to do what the rappers do."
God bless this young man.
This and Do They Know Its Christmas will forever be my go to, to feel the love of the nations. Man, I remember those days
There was also a single recorded by some Canadian artists around the same time, under the name Northern Lights with "Tears Are Not Enough". Bryan Adams was a co-writer of the song. Some of the artists who sang on it included Gordon Lightfoot, Burton Cummings of The Guess Who, Anne Murray, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Mike Reno from Loverboy, Geddy Lee from Rush, Corey Hart, Tom Cochrane, and Paul Shaffer. It was a pretty good song as well, raising money for the African famine relief.
Here's the listing of the artists in order of singing.
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers (rip)
James Ingram (RIP)
Tina Turner
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson (RIP)
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Willie Nelson
Al Jereau (RIP)
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry
Daryl Hall
Huey Lewis
Cyndi Lauper
Kim Carnes
Bob Dylan
Ray Charles (RIP)
Other artists in the background
Harry Bellafonte
Lindsay Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)
Bette Midler
Sheila E
Dan Akoryd
Jeffrey Osborne
Smokey Robinson
Jacksons minus Jermaine
Latoya Jackson
Pointer Sisters
John Oates
Quincy Jones- producer and director
Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson were the songwriters
You are too good to be true hey. Can I be your friend LOL
@@grumpgrump8527 I'm down with friendship.
Did you see that camera movement on Michael?! Damn. First the shoes the socks, the glove. It's like, you know who it is. It's the King 👑
Always gives me chills when Michael comes in. ❤️🔥
Always MJ! Michael Jackson RIP! And then when James comes in! James Ingram RIP
Chills on both!
And...RIP to so many others💔❤
Beautiful song and wonderful artists, for a great cause!❤Man, I miss those days!
Crying over here. Loved this time so much. We have no world advocates to bring everyone together anymore. Shout out to all my 80’s peeps! ❤️we are the world❤️
This song came out in 1985. I was 24. The song and proceeds went to buy nutritious food for the people suffering from the famine in Africa.
I wasnt even born yet. Not until 91 but I grew up on 80's and 90's music.
I was 13, freshman year of high school. Didn't catch the weight of it back then. But now? How epic!
I was 10 years old and I still remember this, I loved MJ with every fiber of my pre pubescent white girl love I had. Still one of my favorite songs ever.
Kenny Rogers not Kenny Loggings.
You are 100% correct. I remember this concert but I was to young to understand what was going on and why.
And the Oscar goes to Mr Video for being the best reactor on RUclips, for being entertaining, making us laugh, for just being real and staying yourself. For playing the best songs, putting up with us bugging you with requests daily. From me personally thank you Leo, from the bottom of my heart . For letting me escape from my problems with your channel. I hope your channel continues to bring us joy. Thank you 🙏💜🤗😘
If I could give this 100 likes, I would
Me too❤️💯⚡️👩🏼🦳
I know, I love this guy and his channel! He's awesome!🙂❤
This! 🥰🥰🥰
I can’t agree more Tracy!! I watch Leo’s videos over and over- just love the guy-❤️
You could literally just go through the catalogs of this video of each singer and be busy for months .... this was the powerhouse (mostly) of the 80's and they raised us to be who we are.
An All-Star collection of singers. Everyone here was a big deal, and almost anyone who was anyone was a part of this.
We need to get back to that place in history 🙏
Man do I wish we could, because this world is not a nice place!
The 80's were great. I miss it. I wish things were still like that. We had problems but not on the scale that we see in today's world.
No, we don't. The world may be full of political tensions now, but when you see a man with his nine children, all looking like concentration camp survivors, standing outside a tent where his wife and his equally skeletal infant are dying inside then the medical doctor says they'll be dead by the end of the day, and the other kids within two weeks, cause they have used so much of their body mass to feed themselves, they'll never recover. Just giving them small amounts of food in that state of weakness could kill them from the shock to their system. And then multiply it by hundreds of thousands, everywhere, for months on end. It does something to a young person watching that. You do not know how fortunate we are that no one seems to be facing that kind of threat today.
@@pooftiger , I think you missed the point. It went right over your head.
@@tammycenter8757 I am not fighting, just saying it's easy to be dazzled by celebrity and miss WHY they were singing. I think it makes it even more beautiful, but that's me. The images of that time from Africa are burned in my soul, right up there with the ones from 9/11. We and them are so better off now.
PRINCE was invited to contribute and he DECLINED!! SAID it,s not really "HIS STYLE"" !! HIS LOSS!! BEST musical collaboration EVER!!
I'm a huge Prince fane but he messed up on this
"That's either Tina Turner or Chaka Khan."
You're forgiven because you're a young man, but that hurt.😂
The greatest collection of talent ever on the same stage! The caravan of limos outside the theater must have been miles long. It's a Who's Who of Who's who.
Oh my I’m gonna cry, finally we have arrived at music heaven- the 80’s chapter. Gotta do Band Aid too, that’s the one that started it all in music to benefit a cause....famine in Africa. 1984 is my favorite year in that decade,personally and professionally. 🎼🎹🎶🎶🎧🎤😎 all this talent in one place, magical. Documentary on how they did this, that’s worth checking out for sure. Enjoy- I know I am and have since hearing this masterpiece for the first time.🔥🔥❤️
Yes celebrities and charitable causes were really birthed in the 80s amongst many other things
@@MsLuvmusic81 it’s crazy to me that in a decade of excess, greed is good, whatever else- we still cared enough to get it together and do something.....something that is a masterpiece. Band Aid paved the way.....and the rest is history.😎🎧🎼🎶
@@MsLuvmusic81 No. I think George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh in the 70s started it.
I was just a kid when this song first came out. I cried then and I cry now when I hear it. It was a beautiful thing to witness all these artists come to together for such an important message.
Best collaborative single ever. Many have tried to copy it, but this version is no1. Mj & Diana’s harmonies are exquisite. This song is timeless. All the greats. Bruce Springsteen’s voice ( the raspy one you liked) is also amazing!
I’m 46 now and haven’t heard this in years. While I’m a fan of all of these artists I got the biggest chills from Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson. A new found appreciation for these two. Unreal.
I remember when this came out. So much talent in one room for a good cause. One of the greatest collaborations in music history.
I think it would be very, very difficult to find another collaboration with this talent. I'll say literally impossible.
The Stevie Wonder/Bruce Springsteen duet was my favorite part of the song.
Yea my boy Steve Perry from Journey. R.I.P Michael!!
I don't care how many times I see this video and hear this song, it ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes to see so many huge stars come together to do something good for the world. My equivalent of goosebumps.
Hi Leo, I'm sure you know what the song is about after all of the comments, when everyone is singing, "We're saving our own lives, so let's start giving" at this time, people in Africa were starving, so by singing, we're saving our own lives, it means we as a World need to help one another, we always need to unite to save anyone and everyone in this country facing famine, disease, any plight... Thank you for reacting to such an important song...
I was 20 years old when EVERY RADIO STATION across the USA played this song at the same time and people stood outside holding hands, creating a chain. It was MAGICAL!
Not to be "That Person," but are you sure? That sounds more like "Hands Across America...
@@marneebragg9839 it WAS "Hands Across America". This was the song that played while it happened.
@@marneebragg9839 On this day, March 28, 1986 over 6,000 radio stations all played “We Are the World” at the same time at 10:15 am est. The song was a relief record recorded to fight famine in Africa.
Weird. I wonder why they played We Are the World instead of Hands Across America because they were two different efforts. ruclips.net/video/WZorfXa5pBc/видео.html
So I just found a video on Oprah's channel. The guy behind USA for Africa was also The Mastermind behind Hands Across America. But Hands Across America was a year after USA for Africa. At least in the guys telling of why he started it.
Soloists (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
Chorus (alphabetically)
• Dan Aykroyd
• Harry Belafonte
• Lindsey Buckingham
• Mario Cipollina
• Johnny Colla
• Sheila E.
• Bob Geldof
• Bill Gibson
• Chris Hayes
• Sean Hopper
• Jackie Jackson
• La Toya Jackson
• Marlon Jackson
• Randy Jackson
• Tito Jackson
• Waylon Jennings
• Bette Midler
• John Oates
• Jeffrey Osborne
• The Pointer Sisters
• Smokey Robinson
Perfect! Thanks
Not to mention Quincy Jones conducting
Came to look for this! If nobody did it, I was gonna ♥️
BITER ... LOL
I have seen this thousand times and still get chills.
I am so impressed you really did a fabulous job! This song is iconic and will never be forgotten. All of these stars had at least a number one song of their own, but came together for one cause, to help the people during the great famine and starvation in Africa, 1985. All proceeds from purchases and donations went directly to bringing food to Africa. I do believe the song was not just about our own choices to take care of ourselves, but to remind us that we are all one on this earth, And it takes all of us making the choice to come together and make a difference. Together we can make a brighter day. Yes that one artist was Tina Turner, and yes the woman singing with Michael Jackson was the great Diana Ross. The duet at the end with Stevie Wonder I’m surprised you couldn’t remember him “the boss“ Bruce Springsteen! Towards the beginning you had Lionel Richie and Stevie, Followed by PAUL SIMON and you guessed it Kenny Rogers. The next man was Al Jarreau, then Kenny Loggins who sang footloose, Tina Turner, and Steve Perry from journey, you got him. And you guessed correctly Daryl Hall. In the back actually singing chorus was Dan Aykroyd and also Bette Midler. The incredible voiced powerful Black woman was Dionne Warwick joined by Willie Nelson. Next included Huey Lewis, and a voice that you recognized but couldn’t place what is the legendary Bob Dylan! Oh and the incredible voiced woman with crazy colored hair was Cyndi Lauper. You got Ray Charles and of course Michael Jackson. And the incredible duet at the end wells again Stevie Wonder and the great Bruce Springsteen! Towards the end there was an incredible Solo by James Ingram. The song was mainly written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. And you missed the man who produced and was the conductor throughout this song the great Quincy Jones. I know you’re gonna listen to this again many times. Thank you so much for reacting to it.❤️✌️
It was a different world back then. Imagine trying to bring everybody together in this world, today!! I just don't know why people can't just get along with each other.
You apparently didn't realize they made a second one, where the did exactly that. Which kinda makes you look like an idiot now.
@@TheKyrix82 Not an idiot. I listened to that second one-not even in the same universe as the first one.
@@jmrx12 but it still shows that people are willing to connect
This song gives me chills Every time I hear it. I was 12 when this song came out in 1985. I loved it then and I love it now. 😊❤️👍🏻🔥
Same here. I've never tired of listening to this and Do They Know It's Christmas.
Me too
Got to see the out takes when Michael was staring at Cyndi L's crew for their tragic voices and others were laughing at them.
Man when this came out they put it on primetime at 8 pm and dam near every household watched it!! I was 11 when it came out!! Great song , great singers and GOATS!!
The way your face lit up when you recognized the one singing is just priceless!! Great song and great reaction!!!
That alone made the time spent watching the reaction worth it. the rest was gravy on a two-piece.
“WHEN YA DOWN-N-OUT
N THERE SEEMS NO HOPE AT AWLL”
No matter how many hundreds of times I’ve heard this song, Michael’s delivery of that verse always makes me think,
EVERYBODY STEP ASIDE GREATNESS COMING THROUGH! As talented and legendary as all of these other artists are, Michael just always seems to be punching above their weight.
This embodies the whole difference between the music of the eighties and now. The key factor was hope, we really believed we could make a difference. So many of our songs even if sad still retained a thread of hope.
Lionel Ritchie is one of my personal heroes. I love him.
Band Aid did it first, this is the USA version. Check out ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ with U.K. artists from the year before this
This is true, but We are the World is the better song.
@@sandracox4341 Band Aid didn't sing this song, they only did Do They Know It's Christmas in 1984, which inspired Lioner and Michael to come up with their own charity single, which is this one. So it's the concept that Band Aid did first, not the song.
@@ivylasangrienta6093 It didn't inspire Lionel and Michael. They were contracted to write the song. It was a couple of activists that went around to production companies/musicians to find someone who would do it. I believe they got Quincy Jones (who produced this song and you can see in the video is the one conducting) on board who then got Michael and Lionel to write it.
It all doesn't matter in the end because the world ended up with two great songs. I would prefer this one because it has more artists I know plus not being Christmas themed is a bonus.
@@sandracox4341 Yes the OP didn't word it correctly. However, common sense should've prevailed. I knew instantly what the OP meant and I believe majority of people did too (of the ones that know the two songs).
@@nathansnerdynook Of course, this one is good! I like it too, but it's not my favourite. I always preferred the UK version of 1984 "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" .
"Who is that guy?"
Bruce Springsteen, one of the greatest ever.
Aka "The Boss"
Yess
I agree one of the greatest his voice is definitely unique and incredible
'One of the greatest ever' can be said about pretty much everyone here. This was an all-star event.
Can't start a fire.....
I sang on this song with my high school's choir in 1985. The song was unprecedented at the time ( I still don't know of another that raised so much money, not to mention awareness). Just look at the artists that participated.... almost every single one of them are legends. I'm proud of my generation, we tried so hard to make a positive impact. I know there are still people that try but in those days music was for everybody and there were no rock, country, rap, soul stations. I heard it all on every station I listened to. That's one of the biggest reasons this was so successful... because everybody heard it on every station. Well that and we had MTV when it was about music and not about all these BS reality shows. Maybe at some point it will come together again and music will belong to everybody 🙏
This was for Live Aid the whole world came together with all artist and gave free concerts and we all could watch it live on TV and donate for Afrika , i know i had a dog that was 80 kilo and the lady at the bank said just give a dollar for every kilo the dog weighed so i did , did not have much at the time but was glad to be a part of this world wide happening , beautiful how all artist showed up for Live Aid This was USA for
Afrika but you also had Do they know its Christmas from England ,and great perfomances from all the legends of music back then, the world rocked for Afrika ,shame we could not hold on to that .
The lady after Michael was Diana Ross you should check her out
only Michael could get soo many stars in one video 😩❤️
Dirty diana
Yup
Like they said, it’s Diana Ross from the Supremes. They were the Destiny Child WAY before Destiny Child. Saw her in concert 2 years ago at New Orleans Jazzfest and she was AWESOME.
@@jdog6620
Diana and Donna summer are queens.
Ms. Diana! She was amazing as a SUPREME!
The world needs to see this again, He brought together all races, all religions and it was amazing.
But there is only 1 race, the human race.
I took a chance and wrote to Quincy Jones on Twitter several years ago practically begging him to try to come together with another collaboration with all the division going on in this world. He never responded of course, but i figured it didn't hurt to at least ask.
This is what my generation gave the world. I’m a little frightened when I see what this generation has to offer. I mean, Carli B?? Teach your children well. They can change the world. The generation who did global benefits are fading fast. Here’s to a happier New Year❤️✨
Showcasing true musicians! NO auto tune!!!!!! And, all of them put aside their egos to record and perform this. There was a remake for Haiti relief with ‘singers’ from now. They had a lot of great singers in the remake, but used them mostly for the chorus. Why they chose ‘singers’ who heavily used auto tune for solos is beyond me! Big difference. Huge! And so disappointing!!!! This is such a classic, and, sometimes you shouldn’t mess with perfection. Thanks for reacting to this one. I remember when this came out. MTV played it over and over and we all loved it as well as the Band Aid’s song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’. Great collaborations!
6:46 makes me cry because Steve Perry's voice is just 🔥🔥🔥
Yes It Is! 🔥❤️🎼
Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers after Stevie.
I was a senior in highschool when this came out. It was an international school and this was our anthem. Great great memories and also very sad - that great famine was horrifying and unfortunately hunger (and filthy water) are still major issues in loads of places nearly 40 years later
Yup cause governments are corrupt.
Yes. Like Flint Michigan.
80s music will forever be the best, with its wide range of genres, hits, and stellar musicians.
Keep keeping it ‘real’.
When this song dropped for the first time EVER, May of 1985, EVERY single radio station played it at the EXACT SAME TIME!! N people went outside n held hands!! Magical definitely!!!💞🙏🌹💖😇
Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen is the duet we never knew we needed.
The best collaboration ever!! So much talent and it all just seems to flow together effortlessly. And you're so right! We NEED this today.....NOW!
I get chills everytime I hear this.
Great reaction!
It will never happen again. The 80s can never comeback. Feel blessed you lived it if you did.
I also get chills every single time I hear this song it's an amazing heart felt song with all those awesome voices so much talent ❤️❤️❤️💯
Lol, I'm pretty sure that noone else was confused about the statement I made here. When I said, "We need this today...NOW ", I meant the very essence of feeling and unity that this song was originally designed to mean! It shouldn't matter what day, month, year or decade it is, we ALL should want this! But, you are right, the 80's were awesome!!
@@lacampbell
That was our ignorance, we thought it shouldn't matter but time has shown, it actually did matter because true unity and originality is divine, never again copied. We are a generation of light, look at our music, the messages, its apparent.
The flow is Quincy Wilson the producer and conductor. He knew exactly who to pair with whom. He is a musical genius.
I remember when they did this song. I loved it.
Yes needs to be a hell of a lot more of this happening.
This was done for the starving in Ethiopia and other African countries.
Britain did something similar. 1985. British did Feed the World...do they know it's Christmas ttime.
UK artists released 'Do They Know It's Christmas Time' in 1984. It was recorded in Nov - hence the Xmas theme. A charity single to help feed the victims of famine in Ethiopia & other African countries. USA artists released their charity single in 1985 as a response to the UK version. Both songs raised a hell of a lot of money, together with the Live Aid concert in June 1985.
@@louisetwissell80 I loved that as well. It was very special and I loved the song.
I remember watching the Live Aid and seeing Tina Turner and Mick Jagger. She just was the best and Phil Collins performed at both venues.
Tenía 14 años cuando salió esta canción y ahora ya 52. Fue un auténtico éxito aquí en Europa, hablo de donde yo vivo. Una esperanza de que algo nuevo pudiera surgir... Hoy después de algunos años, seguimos con racismo, sexismo, homofobia, xenofobia, y hambre, mucha hambre en muchas partes del mundo. Decepcionante el ser humano. Somos así y así seremos hasta nuestra extinción.
Y esta canción siempre me hace llorar, es magnífica.
I was 14 when this song came out and now 52. It was a real hit here in Europe, I'm talking about where I live. A hope that something new could emerge ... Today after a few years, we continue with racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, and hunger, a lot of hunger in many parts of the world. Disappointing human being. We are thus and thus we will be until our extinction.
And this song always makes me cry, it's magnificent. 🇪🇸🇪🇺
I was a much younger woman when this collaboration happened. Watching it all these years later, brings tears to my eyes. So many of these artists are looking down from heaven, hoping this effort will continue to have a positive effect. I pray it does!!! Thank you for reacting to this. I hope younger generations see it, and try to live it! Happy New Year.
Kenny loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl hall
Yay.. you're doing it.. my fav.. lots of great artist you won't recognize... this song gets your heart
Um, that guy was Bruce Springsteen. Invited by Quincy, threw on his leather jacket, drove his own car to the studio, no entourage or bodyguard, walked in, nailed it, smiled and walked out. :-)
"We Are the World" is a song and charity single originally recorded by the super-group United Support of Artists (USA) for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie (with arrangements by Michael Omartian) and produced by Quincy Jones for the album We Are the World. "We Are the World" opens with Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel singing the first verse. Michael Jackson and Diana Ross follow, completing the first chorus together. Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse, before Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall go through the second chorus. Co-writer Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper and Kim Carnes follow with the song's bridge. "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duet-ting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.
When you said together they sound like angels, I felt that Leo. Their voices are so beautiful. This song is a big mood and you’re right, it’s EXACTLY what the world needs right now.
I been watching you a little while now and I gotta say I love watching you recognize these artists from your reaction videos. Same thing when I watch your movie reactions and a song comes on and you recognize it from your other videos... that shit is great to watch. Heartwarming. You da best Leo, fr fr. ❤️
Yes Billy Joel and Diana Ross after Michael, Bruce Springsteen with Stevie.
''Avengers is the biggest crossover that happened!''
USA for Africa: Hold my mic...
Mark Knopfler with Sting at vocals, Phil Collins on the Drums and Eric Clapton on rythmic guitar playing Money for Nothing: hold our beer
;)
Truth
Yessss
@@ricardoc.2535 😂
Lol
Use this video as an indicator of who you need to listen to next lol. Anyone you don’t recognize, find their name and add them to your list ❤️
Agreed, lots of musical avenues to explore
They are the best singers of the 80's.
Some of them still the best to this day 🥺
As you so often say, just keeping things real as you go down the rabbit trail of popular music, the truth that you are finally discovering is that a soul is not made up of someone's outward appearances or racial color tones. The definition of a true soul is that of an eternal being that does not die. The superficial things of this world will all someday cease and fade. When we experience mere glimpses of awesomeness here in this world and especially through the joy of Music, we get to see just a crumb of what is promised in paradise. If it is an expression of Love and Truth , its a beautiful thing no matter what your pigmentation of skin tones.
Love is eternal, and proof of this is when ever we experience the physical loss of someone dear to us. As you sit in your room recording your reactions to various forms of music , your soul is touched by certain memories that are valued. Your family does not have to be with you in the physical to know that you love them. I know this is some deep stuff, but I know you will understand what I am saying. Music is just that added vehicle of expression to ones inner soul. Good music is simply Good music. Peace.
I love that you recognized Journey and Daryl Hall. You need to take a black icons class!! lmao Diana, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, Dionne Warwick....back to the song....you missed Willie Nelson...
I forgot all about Dan Aykroyd being a part of this. Also, to the 5 people who down voted this, I hope you find a rattle snake in your shoe.
Poor rattlesnakes don’t deserve that. They’re just living their rattlesnake lives.
Dan Aykroyd was invited since he sang in "Blues Brothers" movie.
😆
now it is 29..
Lesley from Fleetwood Mac there too
I was eighteen when they recorded this song. Exciting! This song played all over the word. The conductor was Quincy Jones. A hug from Brazil 🇺🇸🇧🇷
My favorite part of that song is the duet with Stevie and Bruce - the contrast between Stevie's smooth notes, and Bruce's hard raspy fry is so epic. My favorite moment of Leo's reaction was when he realized he recognized Steve Perry - "JOURNEY JOURNEY"
Amazing to think a year ago when you started this...ahem...journey,...you would have known maybe three of these. As a fan of most of these artists growing up in the 80s this is a powerfully nostalgic moment and I loved seeing Leo enjoy the same artists I'm loved my whole life.
We really need another anthem like this! I remember when this was first released and it was amazing and brought us all together!
There is no purity left in western culture so it cannot happen again, this was lightning in a bottle type thing
There are so many legends in this video.
Prince and The Revolution recorded "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" for the album. A rare live version of the song, done for Live Aid, was included on Prince's The Hits/The B-Sides.
You have such a beautiful heart, Leo & I was so proud when you yelled out Journey & Daryl Hall! I don't know why, I just was. Maybe it's because I enjoy seeing the boxes that separate us all destroyed! Whether it's race, religion, or music! We should at least open ourselves to a little bit of everything. I am so proud of you for doing this yourself, in spite of what some others have said. Keep being you...you're a gem!
This song sums up the 80s so perfectly, as far as how music genre's crossed everyone!❤
Notice no one here is in their 20's.... these were all ACCOMPLISHED artists from the 60's, 70's and still extremely relevant in the 80's and many are extremely relevant TODAY! They aren't one hit wonders like artists today and they all could SING without the use of technology. That's why this is a group of LEGENDS!!!!!
At the end is Bruce Springsteen, Stevie, and James ingram.
And that is just one reason why the 80's is still seen as a golden decade for music. Sooooo many talented singers, in all genres.
Brings tears to my eyes, so many gone now. This was a time when stars could get over thier egos and come together for the sole purpose to try and save others. It was a beautiful time...pulling together to do something right. British did one too, Do They Know It's Christmas, with British singers.
I have to say honestly, this is a landmark in entertainment that had EVERYONE together that I have never, ever seen dublicated in my lifetime.
I was under 10 when this came out, and had no idea the meaning for it, other than help for Africa. I thought it was so rad, to see so many artists I loved singing together.
My brother passed in 2010 due to HIV. This song has so much meaning for me