That's crazy he said that once MJ popped up on screen like : Does he even know who THEE MICHEAL JACKSON is???? 😳 Does he listen to him by chance ? If so, he should know that Michael always sound so sweet and pure
this is still a highly controlled setting, it's not pure talent by the singers (but it is by quincy jones)!! Autotune is not all bad, and there were loads of bad singers around this time as well!!!
@@isabelsilva62023 that’s not true, there were loads of people without talent working in the music industry. Milli vanilli is the basic example, but there are loads
@@ImKatiesBrouther I am guessing that will often be because they have previously reacted to songs from the artist's own music in earlier reaction videos.
"We Are the World" was a charity single for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie who sang on the song also. It sold over 20 million copies. The guy who sang with "such passion" is Bruce Springsteen and "this chick" was Cyndi Lauper. The guy with a "unique tone" was Bob Dylan. The two guys "stealing the show" were Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. You're right this was one of the greatest musical collaborations ever.
The juxtaposition of Bruce Springsteen, with his low roar, and Stevie Wonder, with his voice soaring to the heavens, was a stroke of genius and one of the greatest duets I have ever heard.
Autotune was not invented until 1997. This is their actual voices. I would recommend your getting a list of who all these artists were. Who did the best is not a question to ask about this group. Among other things you have a mix of genres here from pop, rock, soul, musicals all together.
@@gailseatonhumbert And all of this happened in one magical night when all these iconic artists were in L.A. at the same time. (due to award gala) There's recently released full lenght documentary of this particular event about how all this folded in, inspired by the British artists couple of weeks earlier with their charity track : "Do They Know it's Christmas" 🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 🎶💯💥 ...towards the end of the video he's admitting how much he loves Michael Jackson, but the "autotune" part is slightly off the top 😹 Well... Double tracking, instead of autotune, on his vocals might be confusing to someone...
Virtually every singer in this group was a living legend, even those who didn't get solos. I want you to put a pin in this video and react to it again in a year or two, after you've reacted to more artists and can recognize more of them.
The amount of talent shown in this video is crazy. All are top notch artists from many different eras & genres of music. Don't think something like this will ever happen again. Sadly quite a few artists that are featured are no longer with us.
We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance) Time codes indicate start of first solo Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson
I wouldn't put Waylon Jennings on this list. He was invited and showed up, but he got in a dispute over the lyrics and left and he doesn't appear in the final recording.
They were all mega stars and some still are. They checked their egos at the door for a great cause in a collaboration that will never be matched. This song gets stuck in my head for at least a day when I hear it. We Are the World 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
And I'm still hoping you will listen to Carnegie Hall, 1938, Benny Goodman Orchestra playing "Sing Sing Sing (with a swing)". It helped send off our boys going to Europe. in WWII. It's a bit long but so worth it.
The two gentlemen were Bruce Springsteen, aka the Boss and Stevie Wonder. They're still performing currently. This song was a collaboration done in 1985 to raise African famine relief. It raised about 50 million dollars. To answer your question, there was no auto tune until 1997. What you here were musicians who could sing.
One of the most unusual duets of the whole performance comes after Dionne Warwick comes in with her trademark riff, and then she and Willie Nelson duet on the next line!
"Those two guys..." lol. Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. To answer your question, though- it was the back-to-back vocals of Steve Perry and Daryl Hall that give me goosebumps.
Yes! Bruce ruined it for me. It was a finesse song and he grunts his vocals. It completely throws off the sound and vibe. It was an attention-seeking move, IMHO.
A lot of people don’t they enjoy everyone but it’s like ok ok nice ok cool MICHAEL JACKSON??!!!??!!! Ok nice ok .,……. YEAH MICHAEL. Ok ok nice ok…. They might know Willie, Bruce and Tina but that’s about it for many Makes me feel so old 😂
@@sylviaslydavis405 he knew Michael but not really anyone else. Pretty much all the reactors I’ve seen know Michael Jackson but thats about it in some years some won’t even know who he is probably
Hahaha Michael, I couldn’t wait to watch this, knowing that I would get some chuckles at you not knowing some of the biggest musical icons of that time (Not a criticism, just a reflection of your youthful inexperience. It’s what makes you so endearing.😁). Made my day and I chuckled out loud when Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder were reduced to “those two guys.” After that I was waiting for Ray Charles to become “the old black dude.” 😂😂😂 This was truly one of my favorites of yours. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
What was so amazing about this song to us back then was that every voice was instantly recognizable as belonging to a huge star. It was almost unbelievable to see them standing around together like this, swaying like a high school chorus. Simple little song but it moved the whole world.
@@NephronOsidian They shouldve waited to do the documentary for the 40th anniversary next year (it was recorded on January 29, 1985). I did watch the documentary last night. It was fantastic.
Best part of this song was Quincy Jones, the gentleman conducting event, a great man on his own who put a sign at the door of the studio for all the artists as they came in: "Check Your Egos At The Door".
Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder are the two singers you were so impressed with. This entire ensemble is made up of some of the Legendary singers of the 80's.
I’m just here for the legends young people never recognize, like Al Jarreau( RIP) Kenny Loggins, James Ingram (RIP) , Smoky Robinson , Bette Midler, and Daryl Hall. And they never notice the Pointer Sisters or the rest of the Jackson family including Latoya. And they always think Sheila E is Whitney Houston .
That back & forth between Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was my favourite part, too. Also the very beginning. Iäve always loved Paul Simon and just about everything he has ever done musically, and it's such a shame that no one seems to recognize/remember him anymore. After all, he's composed so many songs that literally everyone recognizes even today. He's a legend.
This was the US charity song in answer to the UK's Band Aid "Do they know it's Christmas". Both songs have a ton of heavy hitters singing and both are absolutely amazing!!! Love this song!!!
In 1985, the biggest music superstars came together to raise money for starving children. They were told to check their egos at the door, and they did. It’s hard to imagine today’s stars being that unselfish, but if they did, they could raise a fortune for the less fortunate.
I have loved this since first hearing it on MTV a month after my second child was born! Just a room full of the most talented and beautiful people! Sadly many have left this earth.
I realized during this performance that you did not know who Bruce Springsteen was, the guy you were impressed with. Just one of the best performers of all time, along with all the other big names in the group. He has SO many hits, but you could start with "Rosalita", "Dancing in the Dark", "Prove it all Night" and "Born to Run". You will not be disappointed!!
For those that don’t know, the song raised 28 million in 1983 to feed starving children in Africa . Bob Geldof, the producer, wasn’t satisfied . He wanted more. He booked Wembley Stadium and the run down JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia in 1985 to host the event. Acts from all over asked to perform. In the end, they raised $140 million in one day. I had it on MTV for almost all day.
Stevie Wonder will melt your brain 🧠 Stevie and MJ loved each other, respectively and woeked together on songs. Youll love him too he stole the show for you. Him and the Boss
The whole world came to a step when this premiered on MTV. It was simulcast on 90% of radio stations (even country and classical formats) and several cable TV channels. Cars on the road pulled over to listen. All the singers were superstars of the time as well as legends! EPIC!
Netflix just released a behind-the-scenes documentary about this song. It's called The Greatest Night In Pop. It tells everything from who had the idea to the repercussions. Michael Jackson might be the most famous in that room, but there are many legends there. Stevie Wonder is a living legend, he sings the same way to this day, it's worth knowing more about his songs and work and Michael Jackson revered him.
My favourite part is where the camera points at Tina turner and you just see her throwing her spirit into the crowd and getting lost in the music. It's so beautiful to see
I was born in 1984. But the children of my generation knew this song because it was played a lot on radio. Everyone did a great job singing this song but stevie wonder, bruce Springsteen, cindy lauper, ray charles were awesome! 🎉❤
Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27
* Lionel Richie 0:25 * Stevie Wonder 0:32 * Paul Simon 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 2:21 * Steve Perry 2:27 * Daryl Hall 2:35 * Michael Jackson 2:41 * Huey Lewis 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
Just watched the new documentary made about this song: "The greatest night in pop", which was so interesting. That this song was ever made is so unbelievable - and they must have been exhausted afterwards. Recorded after the music awards show so instead of partying they went recording - Michael didn't even think he was going to sing he was just co-writing... :-)
This song has a very special place in my life. 1986. An event you rarely hear of anymore but was all you heard about leading up to it. Hands Across America. I was a part of a group of 8 representing out school in Portland. During the time holding hands, someone started singing this song and everyone there joined in. It was not planned for that to happen but standing on the west Bank of the river and hearing not only those beside me, but also those on the east Bank singing, as well as those on the bridges to the north and south was very memorable.
Loved your message of unity at the end. Very heartwarming!! I still remember when this song premiered in 1985. I was 13. EVERYONE donated money to this cause. The images on tv were haunting. Children in Ethiopia were skeletons and dying by the hour. I obviously know every single legend that took part in this beautiful song that spread love all over the world. You look so young. You should really try to get to know some of these amazing artists on your reaction channel. Maybe go through each artist in order one at a time and react to their biggest hit. Just an idea that I think your Gen X audience would love so much (and many other people too)
There is a wonderful documentary about the making of this historic song and video hosted by Jane Fonda. Well worth digging into the background. It’s available on RUclips, look it up!
in the 80's, race, gender etc. wasn't like it is today. people of similar thinking and appreciations got together without regard to exterior appearances. The new narratives of identity politics has ruined many of theses moments by "celebrating them as special" for something that was commonplace 20 years earlier. Sorry to get political but many of us miss the idea that we are all the same, and no one needs to point out differences when they don't really matter.
FYI: Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27
I was born in 1984. But the children of my generation knew this song because it was played a lot on radio. Everyone did a great job singing this sing but stevie wonder, bruce Springsteen, cindy lauper, fay charles were awesome! 🎉❤
Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Produced by Quincy Jones. All-stars 🌟 Credits are in Wikipedia. In the same year, David Foster organized a supergroup in Canada 🇨🇦. Bruce Allen handled the business side. Bryan Adams, Corey Hart, Geddy Lee, the late Gordon Lightfoot, RIP, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, Mike Reno and Neil Young were some of the singers. The supergroup was Northern Lights. Suggested video 📹: Northern Lights perform Tears Are Not Enough.
"Those two guys going back and back" - omg, Stevie and Springsteen. I'm dying 😂 and Ray, Paul Simon, Willie, Tina?!? Bless your heart! Please, please watch the recent netflix video ' Greatest Night in Pop". It is incredible!
As a YT reactor, you would do well with (and REALLY enjoy) a series reacting to each and every person who has a solo line in this song as they are ALL legends in their own right! An "I react to everyone who sang on We are the World". I think you would be blown away Michael!
Some of the biggest music legends of all time combined in one song... and you only know Michael Jackson? There's a lot of phenomenal music to discover, young man.
This will NEVER happen again as there was no egos present that night. It really makes me emotional realizing I saw the premiere on MTV back when they actually showed videos. As a foot note: Tina Turner became the 10th artist that passed since this premiered.
Bob Geldoff is was the inspiration for Do They Know it's Christmas by Band-Aid in 1984 made the song to raise money for starving people in Africa. In early 1985, Bob helped Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson create this song for the same reason. Then in July 1985, the LIve Aid concert was held to raise money for those people.
Kenny, Stevie and Dionne are the highlights for me. This was produced thru the night after The American Music Awards (That's why you see Ray Charles swaying with a coffee cup in front. His sections were a few days later and layered over)
I don’t know if you recognized most the people singing. But they are huge singers from the 60’s , 70’s and 80’s. Did you notice Steve Perry from Journey sang a solo also?
I can’t believe you have never heard this legendary song before. Ray Charles and Stevie Wonders are the two blind singers. My favorite song ever. Dimash does a cover of this as well.
A unique tone…yea that was Bob Dylan. These singers were all superstars. Those that are left still are. RIP Michael, Kenny, Ray, Al, Tina, the Pointer Sisters, Harry and any I’ve missed. Cheers
Michael, now I thought you had already seen this…..I guess I was wrong! Sit back and be amazed..this an experience. Once in a lifetime collaboration. 😊❤
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Auto tune did not exist back then. What you heard was pure talent.
That's crazy he said that once MJ popped up on screen like : Does he even know who THEE MICHEAL JACKSON is???? 😳 Does he listen to him by chance ? If so, he should know that Michael always sound so sweet and pure
@@cassandradenise3037 most ppl just know billie jean
this is still a highly controlled setting, it's not pure talent by the singers (but it is by quincy jones)!! Autotune is not all bad, and there were loads of bad singers around this time as well!!!
@@iemand2612 This was 12 years before auto tune and above all it was a time when you HAD to have talent to build a career.
@@isabelsilva62023 that’s not true, there were loads of people without talent working in the music industry. Milli vanilli is the basic example, but there are loads
It boggles my mind that you are unaware of how insanely famous everyone in the video is!
FACTS
I literally can not handle the fact that he doesn't know anyone on this
I’d love to see reactions to songs from each of the soloists.
It's like he was watching a TV commercial for soap.😅😅😅 Did you not recognize anyone???
Three quarters of the people in this video are superstars..
@@chrystiholt5273 I think he recognized MJ
You really need to educate yourself on every single one of these legends. No auto tune. Actual talent.
I have seen younger people than him reacting to this and they knew more about these artists then he did! Sad!
@@ImKatiesBrouther I am guessing that will often be because they have previously reacted to songs from the artist's own music in earlier reaction videos.
No sir…..no auto tune on this, 😊😊This is GREAT talents. 😊
"We Are the World" was a charity single for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie who sang on the song also. It sold over 20 million copies. The guy who sang with "such passion" is Bruce Springsteen and "this chick" was Cyndi Lauper. The guy with a "unique tone" was Bob Dylan. The two guys "stealing the show" were Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. You're right this was one of the greatest musical collaborations ever.
The juxtaposition of Bruce Springsteen, with his low roar, and Stevie Wonder, with his voice soaring to the heavens, was a stroke of genius and one of the greatest duets I have ever heard.
Autotune was not invented until 1997. This is their actual voices.
I would recommend your getting a list of who all these artists were. Who did the best is not a question to ask about this group. Among other things you have a mix of genres here from pop, rock, soul, musicals all together.
@@gailseatonhumbert Absolutely! No autotune just pure talent, everyone of them.
@@gailseatonhumbert And all of this happened in one magical night when all these iconic artists were in L.A. at the same time. (due to award gala)
There's recently released full lenght documentary of this particular event about how all this folded in, inspired by the British artists couple of weeks earlier with their charity track :
"Do They Know it's Christmas"
🤘😎 🇫🇮 💙 🎶💯💥
...towards the end of the video he's admitting how much he loves Michael Jackson, but the "autotune" part is slightly off the top 😹
Well... Double tracking, instead of autotune, on his vocals might be confusing to someone...
Stevie and Bruce should have made songs or an album together and the ray to Stevie to Bruce most American thing ever ijs lol
A room full of the biggest names in the music industry. An event like this will probably never happen again. The director is the amazing Quincy Jones.
Virtually every singer in this group was a living legend, even those who didn't get solos. I want you to put a pin in this video and react to it again in a year or two, after you've reacted to more artists and can recognize more of them.
I agree
THIS
Stevie and Bruce......the duet you never knew you needed!!❤❤❤
The amount of talent shown in this video is crazy. All are top notch artists from many different eras & genres of music. Don't think something like this will ever happen again. Sadly quite a few artists that are featured are no longer with us.
We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance)
Time codes indicate start of first solo
Lionel Richie - 0:26
Stevie Wonder - 0:39
Paul Simon - 0:43
Kenny Rogers - 0:53
James Ingram - 0:59
Tina Turner - 1:06
Billy Joel - 1:13
Michael Jackson - 1:19
Diana Ross - 1:32
Dionne Warwick - 1:48
Willie Nelson - 2:02
Al Jarreau - 2:09
Bruce Springsteen - 2:15
Kenny Loggins - 2:21
Steve Perry - 2:28
Daryl Hall - 2:36
Huey Lewis - 2:48
Cyndi Lauper - 2:54
Kim Carnes - 3:02
Bob Dylan - 3:48
Ray Charles - 4:27
“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically)
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Mario Cipollina
Johnny Colla
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sean Hopper
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson
I was about to put this, but since you did it, no need...
Thanks. I needed that!
I wouldn't put Waylon Jennings on this list. He was invited and showed up, but he got in a dispute over the lyrics and left and he doesn't appear in the final recording.
Did you know anyone but Michael? Absolute legends!
Seriously, do some videos on all of these individuals and you will learn what an absolutely amazing ensemble gathered for this video.
They were all mega stars and some still are. They checked their egos at the door for a great cause in a collaboration that will never be matched. This song gets stuck in my head for at least a day when I hear it.
We Are the World 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
And I'm still hoping you will listen to Carnegie Hall, 1938, Benny Goodman Orchestra playing "Sing Sing Sing (with a swing)". It helped send off our boys going to Europe. in WWII. It's a bit long but so worth it.
@garybradford8332 I understand Prince was the only one who failed the ego test.
The two gentlemen were Bruce Springsteen, aka the Boss and Stevie Wonder. They're still performing currently. This song was a collaboration done in 1985 to raise African famine relief. It raised about 50 million dollars. To answer your question, there was no auto tune until 1997. What you here were musicians who could sing.
i'm a jamaican and i know Bruce springstein. Every american should know him . Born is the USA was a big hit for him
One of the most unusual duets of the whole performance comes after Dionne Warwick comes in with her trademark riff, and then she and Willie Nelson duet on the next line!
The auto-tune comment had me rolling. I mean, Hello? That was Michael Jackson. Of course he didn't need auto-tune. lol
Nobody did actually..... :) LJ
So true.@@LunaJo67WDHTMJ
"Those two guys..." lol. Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. To answer your question, though- it was the back-to-back vocals of Steve Perry and Daryl Hall that give me goosebumps.
Yes! Bruce ruined it for me. It was a finesse song and he grunts his vocals. It completely throws off the sound and vibe. It was an attention-seeking move, IMHO.
"That lady. " Those guys. " Omg I'm rolling. Did you know anyone besides Michael? 😂
I bet he didn't 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭
A lot of people don’t they enjoy everyone but it’s like ok ok nice ok cool MICHAEL JACKSON??!!!??!!! Ok nice ok .,……. YEAH MICHAEL. Ok ok nice ok…. They might know Willie, Bruce and Tina but that’s about it for many Makes me feel so old 😂
I don't even think he know MJ though. A lot of younger ppl don't know who he was
@@sylviaslydavis405 he knew Michael but not really anyone else. Pretty much all the reactors I’ve seen know Michael Jackson but thats about it in some years some won’t even know who he is probably
@@ravenpoe7093 kinda scary how ppl won't know these great as time goes on
Oooh…..”The only reason you should be looking at anybody else’s plate, is to make sure they have enough to eat.” Wise advice, Michael!!! Profound. 😊
"Look at this chick.". That's Cyndi Lauper
An Icon
Hahaha Michael, I couldn’t wait to watch this, knowing that I would get some chuckles at you not knowing some of the biggest musical icons of that time (Not a criticism, just a reflection of your youthful inexperience. It’s what makes you so endearing.😁). Made my day and I chuckled out loud when Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder were reduced to “those two guys.” After that I was waiting for Ray Charles to become “the old black dude.” 😂😂😂
This was truly one of my favorites of yours. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I was laughing at "this chick" .
Don’t forget him not recognizing Quincy Jones conducting it all--he’s only responsible for billions in record sales over the years….
What was so amazing about this song to us back then was that every voice was instantly recognizable as belonging to a huge star. It was almost unbelievable to see them standing around together like this, swaying like a high school chorus. Simple little song but it moved the whole world.
Netflix dropped a doc today (1/29/24) about the making of this song and it's fantastic. I highly recommend it.
✨👌💯
Yep! Just finished the doc. Fan or not, it's worth a watch.
@@NephronOsidian They shouldve waited to do the documentary for the 40th anniversary next year (it was recorded on January 29, 1985). I did watch the documentary last night. It was fantastic.
I watched it it was great
Loved it ❤
🤩An entire room full of legendary talent. Zero auto tune or AI. 🤩
Best part of this song was Quincy Jones, the gentleman conducting event, a great man on his own who put a sign at the door of the studio for all the artists as they came in: "Check Your Egos At The Door".
Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder are the two singers you were so impressed with. This entire ensemble is made up of some of the Legendary singers of the 80's.
Do you know what legends each of these people are??? They are the best of all time. Please take the time to look into them - they deserve it.
I’m just here for the legends young people never recognize, like Al Jarreau( RIP) Kenny Loggins, James Ingram (RIP) , Smoky Robinson , Bette Midler, and Daryl Hall. And they never notice the Pointer Sisters or the rest of the Jackson family including Latoya. And they always think Sheila E is Whitney Houston .
And Harry Belafonte!
The British, 1984,
Do They Know it's Christmas .
The Americans, 1985,
hold my beer...
We are The World
That back & forth between Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen was my favourite part, too. Also the very beginning. Iäve always loved Paul Simon and just about everything he has ever done musically, and it's such a shame that no one seems to recognize/remember him anymore. After all, he's composed so many songs that literally everyone recognizes even today. He's a legend.
Yep pretty much everyone who sang here, sang with SOUL ❤❤
You said it brother. Thanks for your reaction. We are all here. We all want love. So spread it, to feel it.
This was the US charity song in answer to the UK's Band Aid "Do they know it's Christmas". Both songs have a ton of heavy hitters singing and both are absolutely amazing!!! Love this song!!!
Greatest collaboration EVER!
In 1985, the biggest music superstars came together to raise money for starving children. They were told to check their egos at the door, and they did. It’s hard to imagine today’s stars being that unselfish, but if they did, they could raise a fortune for the less fortunate.
I have loved this since first hearing it on MTV a month after my second child was born! Just a room full of the most talented and beautiful people! Sadly many have left this earth.
Steve Perry ❤❤❤
👏👏👏
He’s the Best!!! 🎼🎤
He had the best solo. Loved Stevie's outro vocals. Too bad Bruce ruined it.
Those “Two guys” are Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder…
Autotune launched in 1997, so this is PURE TALENT.
If you look on Wikipedia it lists all the artists, glad you enjoyed this masterpiece.
This was after an award show. Everyone was invited. The only requirement was, leave your ego at the door.
I realized during this performance that you did not know who Bruce Springsteen was, the guy you were impressed with. Just one of the best performers of all time, along with all the other big names in the group. He has SO many hits, but you could start with "Rosalita", "Dancing in the Dark", "Prove it all Night" and "Born to Run". You will not be disappointed!!
Also The River
Well each have their own taste i guess. But i disagree strongly about Bruce.
@@Chilli-dg7in Well, that is your prerogative. If we all liked the same thing, it would be a pretty boring world!
I don’t think he knew anyone other than MJ
I don’t think he knew anyone other than MJ
My favorite parts gotta be by Cyndi, Tina Turner, and Steve Perry, but they're all so good! 🙂
Pure talents, pure legends, goats of goats!!! You better realise, these ppl were are and will forever be the greatest of all time!!! Period!!!
For those that don’t know, the song raised 28 million in 1983 to feed starving children in Africa . Bob Geldof, the producer, wasn’t satisfied . He wanted more. He booked Wembley Stadium and the run down JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia in 1985 to host the event. Acts from all over asked to perform. In the end, they raised $140 million in one day. I had it on MTV for almost all day.
Stevie Wonder will melt your brain 🧠 Stevie and MJ loved each other, respectively and woeked together on songs. Youll love him too he stole the show for you. Him and the Boss
Zero autotune bc autotune didn't exist back then. What you're listening to is pure talent.
The whole world came to a step when this premiered on MTV. It was simulcast on 90% of radio stations (even country and classical formats) and several cable TV channels.
Cars on the road pulled over to listen.
All the singers were superstars of the time as well as legends!
EPIC!
The pure talent and creativity in that place will never be rivaled.
Steve Perry is The Best!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
The way your face lit up when you saw Stevie wonder sing his solo was magic !! I’m sharing your joy over here , they’re amazing!!
Netflix just released a behind-the-scenes documentary about this song. It's called The Greatest Night In Pop. It tells everything from who had the idea to the repercussions. Michael Jackson might be the most famous in that room, but there are many legends there. Stevie Wonder is a living legend, he sings the same way to this day, it's worth knowing more about his songs and work and Michael Jackson revered him.
My favourite part is where the camera points at Tina turner and you just see her throwing her spirit into the crowd and getting lost in the music. It's so beautiful to see
4:40 of course it's a unique tone... it's Bob Dylan!!
All these people is royalty in music, there were soul, pop, country, rock artists, very big names who truly sing, no autotune.
You are seeing and hearing so many Great Icons of the Music/ Entertainment industry.
I was born in 1984. But the children of my generation knew this song because it was played a lot on radio. Everyone did a great job singing this song but stevie wonder, bruce Springsteen, cindy lauper, ray charles were awesome! 🎉❤
Your reaction to Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen is gold… love it. I would love to see your reaction to Queen set Live Aid 1985 concert.
Lionel Richie - 0:26
Stevie Wonder - 0:39
Paul Simon - 0:43
Kenny Rogers - 0:53
James Ingram - 0:59
Tina Turner - 1:06
Billy Joel - 1:13
Michael Jackson - 1:19
Diana Ross - 1:32
Dionne Warwick - 1:48
Willie Nelson - 2:02
Al Jarreau - 2:09
Bruce Springsteen - 2:15
Kenny Loggins - 2:21
Steve Perry - 2:28
Daryl Hall - 2:36
Huey Lewis - 2:48
Cyndi Lauper - 2:54
Kim Carnes - 3:02
Bob Dylan - 3:48
Ray Charles - 4:27
* Lionel Richie 0:25
* Stevie Wonder 0:32
* Paul Simon 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 2:21
* Steve Perry 2:27
* Daryl Hall 2:35
* Michael Jackson 2:41
* Huey Lewis 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
For us old timers that recognized all this is always a real treat. You can read all the names in the video description.
Just watched the new documentary made about this song: "The greatest night in pop", which was so interesting. That this song was ever made is so unbelievable - and they must have been exhausted afterwards. Recorded after the music awards show so instead of partying they went recording - Michael didn't even think he was going to sing he was just co-writing... :-)
This song has a very special place in my life. 1986. An event you rarely hear of anymore but was all you heard about leading up to it. Hands Across America. I was a part of a group of 8 representing out school in Portland. During the time holding hands, someone started singing this song and everyone there joined in. It was not planned for that to happen but standing on the west Bank of the river and hearing not only those beside me, but also those on the east Bank singing, as well as those on the bridges to the north and south was very memorable.
You know they have to regroup all these legends in the same day . How hard it was . But for this song everyone was there for this song .
This song is fantastic ! With the best singers of the 80's 🙏😁
Not just the '80s, but from the '60s up to then.
@@RustyHinge you're right 😁🙏
Loved your message of unity at the end. Very heartwarming!!
I still remember when this song premiered in 1985. I was 13. EVERYONE donated money to this cause. The images on tv were haunting. Children in Ethiopia were skeletons and dying by the hour. I obviously know every single legend that took part in this beautiful song that spread love all over the world.
You look so young. You should really try to get to know some of these amazing artists on your reaction channel. Maybe go through each artist in order one at a time and react to their biggest hit. Just an idea that I think your Gen X audience would love so much (and many other people too)
For me there isnt just one they all did phenomenal and they are all amazingly talented no auto tune needed
There is a wonderful documentary about the making of this historic song and video hosted by Jane Fonda. Well worth digging into the background. It’s available on RUclips, look it up!
in the 80's, race, gender etc. wasn't like it is today. people of similar thinking and appreciations got together without regard to exterior appearances. The new narratives of identity politics has ruined many of theses moments by "celebrating them as special" for something that was commonplace 20 years earlier. Sorry to get political but many of us miss the idea that we are all the same, and no one needs to point out differences when they don't really matter.
All of them are legends. It's so sad that some of them are no longer with us. Pure, nstural talents. This song/event is timeless ❤❤❤
FYI:
Lionel Richie - 0:26
Stevie Wonder - 0:39
Paul Simon - 0:43
Kenny Rogers - 0:53
James Ingram - 0:59
Tina Turner - 1:06
Billy Joel - 1:13
Michael Jackson - 1:19
Diana Ross - 1:32
Dionne Warwick - 1:48
Willie Nelson - 2:02
Al Jarreau - 2:09
Bruce Springsteen - 2:15
Kenny Loggins - 2:21
Steve Perry - 2:28
Daryl Hall - 2:36
Huey Lewis - 2:48
Cyndi Lauper - 2:54
Kim Carnes - 3:02
Bob Dylan - 3:48
Ray Charles - 4:27
I have seen a bunch of reaction videos of this song, but never before have I seen someone so unaware of who these artists were.
I was born in 1984. But the children of my generation knew this song because it was played a lot on radio. Everyone did a great job singing this sing but stevie wonder, bruce Springsteen, cindy lauper, fay charles were awesome! 🎉❤
Bruce Springsteen is the the man!!! You should check out Bruce Springsteen Dancing in the Dark.
Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Produced by Quincy Jones. All-stars 🌟 Credits are in Wikipedia.
In the same year, David Foster organized a supergroup in Canada 🇨🇦. Bruce Allen handled the business side. Bryan Adams, Corey Hart, Geddy Lee, the late Gordon Lightfoot, RIP, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, Mike Reno and Neil Young were some of the singers. The supergroup was Northern Lights.
Suggested video 📹: Northern Lights perform Tears Are Not Enough.
We lived through the BEST music!
"Those two guys going back and back" - omg, Stevie and Springsteen. I'm dying 😂 and Ray, Paul Simon, Willie, Tina?!? Bless your heart!
Please, please watch the recent netflix video ' Greatest Night in Pop". It is incredible!
As a YT reactor, you would do well with (and REALLY enjoy) a series reacting to each and every person who has a solo line in this song as they are ALL legends in their own right! An "I react to everyone who sang on We are the World". I think you would be blown away Michael!
Some of the biggest music legends of all time combined in one song... and you only know Michael Jackson? There's a lot of phenomenal music to discover, young man.
Cindy lauper ripped it !!
TBF if someone sat me down and made me react to all of today’s musical artist I wouldn’t recognize anyone either.
This will NEVER happen again as there was no egos present that night. It really makes me emotional realizing I saw the premiere on MTV back when they actually showed videos.
As a foot note: Tina Turner became the 10th artist that passed since this premiered.
My God, he didn’t recognize a single one of them. No words 🤦♂️
C'mon now. He mentioned MJ several times.
I remember seeing the photos of the famine victims. This was not the only fund-raising event but is certainly the most talked about and remembered.
When you have won over a dozen AMA’s for one album you get to wear whatever you want!
I couldn’t agree with you more! This song definitely makes me smile. Thanks for your reaction.
I’d like to see someone react to a song by each of these folks in order of appearance.
Now here's another good one I love that really really good
I jusr saw the documentary for this amd it was amazing to see how everyone came together and recorded this song all in one night
No auto tune back then. You had to have real talent to make it big and be famous. And all these people were huge!
So many of these legends have passed RIP
Bob Geldoff is was the inspiration for Do They Know it's Christmas by Band-Aid in 1984 made the song to raise money for starving people in Africa. In early 1985, Bob helped Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson create this song for the same reason. Then in July 1985, the LIve Aid concert was held to raise money for those people.
You do not know bro? The guy singing with the glasses on and the gray hair was Ray Charles! Legendary pianist and singer!
Bro doesn't know he's listening to legends.
😂
Kenny, Stevie and Dionne are the highlights for me. This was produced thru the night after The American Music Awards (That's why you see Ray Charles swaying with a coffee cup in front. His sections were a few days later and layered over)
Love how his young ass refers to “Stevie Wonder” and “Bruce Springsteen” as those two guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣Classic
I know right lol. I was like oh you dear sweet thing, bless your little heart
@@NephronOsidian 🤣🤣
Autotune did not exist back then. It was pure Talent, and those singers were Legends..
I don’t know if you recognized most the people singing. But they are huge singers from the 60’s , 70’s and 80’s. Did you notice Steve Perry from Journey sang a solo also?
I can’t believe you have never heard this legendary song before. Ray Charles and Stevie Wonders are the two blind singers. My favorite song ever. Dimash does a cover of this as well.
Q locura...bien x todos...gracias michael❤❤
A unique tone…yea that was Bob Dylan. These singers were all superstars. Those that are left still are. RIP Michael, Kenny, Ray, Al, Tina, the Pointer Sisters, Harry and any I’ve missed. Cheers
Michael, now I thought you had already seen this…..I guess I was wrong! Sit back and be amazed..this an experience. Once in a lifetime collaboration. 😊❤