I DIDN´T SEE THIS COMING!.. FIRST TIME REACTING TO | USA FOR AFRICA REACTION
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You're the first reactor who immediately recognized Paul Simon & got excited! I'm so happy, nobody ever pays any attention to him or even knows who he is.
i know and it pisses me off and suprisingly a lot of people don't know who diana ross is lol
That always annoyed me, too.
I have loved Paul Simon even when he was part of Simon and Garfunkel. We had a jukebox at summer camp and there were many songs from them.
Yes there is a disease in this country called Musical Ignorance. I was a music teacher I should know. Whether it's classical music, country, pop, rock or jazz. The underfunding of the arts, regardless of the internet, is a major cause. You'll never see a weed gropwing in a High School Football stadium but music will always be cut first. Reactors inaccuratetly guessing when they have the information at their fingertips on the internet. But those who want to learn are the ones like Sarah. i have seen reactors grow over three years from not knowing anyone/anything to an amazing change in their lives musically, beyond the cocoon they were musically living in. A miracle in that regard. Sarah came to this already with some smarts, she's tops.
Eu știu. Sunt contemporan cu toți interpreții din video clip ;)
Steve Perry, he is just perfection. The most beautiful male voice I have ever heard.
Agreed. Too bad it was at the service of such a mediocre band.
@@stevenprice8253
by band you mean Journey? Well, they certainly became mediocre after getting replacements for the one who was irreplaceable.
Journey has ever been the same for me. Do not get me wrong, the new guy is amazing, but he is no Steve Perry.
If you watch the documentary he nailed it every time
I have never been a fan of Steve Perry, I find him insufferable. But i freely admit he has one of the greatest voices of all time. guy can sing
Combining Bruce Springsteen & Stevie Wonder was genius. You are like a child @ Christmas Sarah. Always so joyful.
What a concert tour that would have been!
With all those egos who could afford a ticket? lol@@maryerpenbach9517
That is a great description of her! 😄
And a duet you never know you needed until this song.
Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie. Dionne Warwick. Bruce Spingsteen. Huey Lewis. Bob Dylan. Paul Simon. Kenny Rogers. Harry Belafonte. The list is a long one. That’s for sure! I love this. Always have. Always will.
...Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Steve Parry, Al Jarreau ,Tina Turner ,Diana Ross, Kim Carnes, Cindy Lauper, Toya Jackson , RAY CHARLES !!!
Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, Smokey Robinson wish he had gotten a chance to sing a part on his own. Sheila E. And others I recognize and it's upsetting 😡 me that I can't remember them. Early to late teens listening to their music and I can't remember some of them. Then again 56 and my memory doesn't serve me anyway as well as it once did, especially with names which I was so good at. The lord giveth and the lord taketh away.
They even got Elwood Blues. Sadly, Jake couldn’t be there
So far we’ve identified 23 of them. I’ll make it 24 with Willie Nelson…☺️
Bette Midler, The pointer sisters, Dionne Warwick, Hall and Oates
There you go, black and whites all together with only one aim in sight, to help those in need. No racism voiced here only beautiful voices ❤ why have we all forgotten this😢
My heart... We need this right now... We need this for "HUMANITY"... Wake up, Stand up, Raise up our vibrations... One consciousness. ONE LOVE
Who's the President?? 😦😦
Same as I thought. Bob Marley’s spirit was totally in this. One Love 💜🦋💜
@@michaelasay8587
It was recorded in January 1985.
Ronald Reagan was the President.
@@chrisjenkins6120 who had absolutley NOTHING to do with this.
We won't be able to get back to being till Trump and maga are gone, hopefully he will be held accountable for his crimes.
Conductor:
Quincy Jones
Vocalists (in order of initial appearance):
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wondere
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 vocalists, alphabetical):
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News)
Johnny Colla of Huey Lewis and the News)
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News)
Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News)
Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News)
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
Anita Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters)
June Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters)
Ruth Pointer) of the Pointer Sisters)
Smokey Robinson
Thank you...I was going to do the same credits. 🥰
I would point out that while Waylon Jennings did sing on the record, he is NOT in the mv. He had a fight with Quincy Jones when Quincy had the choir sing in Swahili. "Well, ain't no good ol' boy ever sung in Swahili. I think I'm outta here." The biggest crime, though, was that Aretha Franklin wasn't asked to sing. No excuse.
@@jamesrawlins735it’s a good thing he did too because the inclusion of Swahili would have been silly on multiple levels since none of the countries that were receiving aid from the proceeds of the song speak Swahili and it could have hurt sales. Waylon walking out was probably the best thing because others spoke up about not wanting that either. As for that quote, it’s disputed by multiple sources.
@@WeFrost62 Same..... LoL
That's impressive. Kudos on your music knowledge. 👍
5:09. Cindy Lauper's a tiny little thing, but she was almost 2 feet away from the mike and her vocal still cut through the background singers full volume..now that's some power. By the way, the record did help the Ethiopians a lot...emergency food, water, first-aid and supplies got to them very quickly. because of these fine musicians/people .
Think during rehearsals (which is on RUclips ) she kept saying that she can't hear anything in the headseat which is why she "nearly screams "
Some call it power. Some call it singing off key
@@reggaelion86 I’m not saying I agree, but I really did laugh out loud, thanks. 😅
I thought the local warlords stole most of the money. Maybe I’m misremembering. 🤷♀️
I'm 46 and still a Cyndi girl. Icon my whole life. Powerhouse who gave no fucks and did her own thing.
Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson put this together, along with Quincy Jones who is the conductor. It is an incredible gift to all the people. Seeing all of these amazing singers come together is a fantastic experience. Thank you for taking the time.
look for a list of who's singing...ALL top stars of the time....was broadcast on EVERY radio station...was for a famine going on in africa and they all did this for free and all pledges went to help the starving people in africa...GREAT SONG
Ethiopia to be precise. Africa is a very large continent with so many countries.
There is a documentary on Netflix. This song was completed in 1 day
No narrative, no ideology, no divisiveness, no politics or any such BS. Just a group of the era's most talented singers getting together to help starving people. God, I miss the eighties. ♥
Without autotune!
Y'all got that right!
The world was a much different place back when this song came out, i think we need a little more of what this song is saying.
We sure do.
This was each and everyone getting on board for this great cause. Everything was donated even the people preparing the studio with speakers, lighting and Everything they needed was donated no one received any pay this was people coming together no matter how famous they were they gave thier all. They all came to the studio from the award show that was going on. It was just beautiful to watch. ❤❤❤
Prince bailed at the last moment because it was "unfitting" for his jaded image. Huey Lewis came at the eleventh hour as a miracle replacement and boy did he deliver!
I must applaud you for knowing Paul Simon!! 👏👏👏
Same! Nobody ever seems to recognize him!
But didn't know Stevie Wonder or Diana Ross!!! Wow.
Willie Nelson is the one you asked "who is this"- definitely need to listen to a song of his. He is iconic American. And the next one you asked is Bruce Springsteen. There is a great documentary on this I think on Netflix about making this song. Worth watching.
If you’re not feeling ready to get on the road again, just listen to ol’ Willie. He’ll get you there. 😄
Sarah... everyone owes it to themselves to hear this at least once and now you have. I've seen it many times and it never gets old. ❤
*Conductor*
• Quincy Jones
*Soloists* (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
These are the best musicians of this century and beyond ,no auto they were just natural
seen this a million times but cant help but get choked up watching the ones who are no longer with us that were in this video
Someone already listed the soloists in the video but there were several artists in the choir who didn't get solos including Bette Midler, Dan Akroyd, Lindsey Buckingham, John Oates, Latoya Jackson, Harry Belefonte and others.
Waylon Jennings is even there. It's quite amazing.
Steve Perry is an awesome singer. A very good person, too. Thanks.
Fantastic!! Lionel Ritchie and MJ wrote this song. Quincy Jones, the conductor, helped put this group together and get them all there. They did this after an awards show. Took them all night.
It was the American Music Awards. They planned it out to record after to the show to catch everyone in town at the same time.
I remember exactly where I was when I saw this the 1st time I cried then and I cried tonight the beauty of the vocals, the wonder of all the words and seeing all the actors/singer many not with us any more. This song does not age!!!!
So many amazing singing voices I grew up with…all together. That’s what I really like the most about this song.😊
Sad our world has changed so much since that beautiful song.
Unfortunately, I think too many of us mistook cruise control for meaning autopilot in our modern course of history.
I remember when this song came out. It exploded on the airwaves! I was barely an adult. :)
Great reaction! So much emotion! 🥰
ETA: There is no auto tune in 1985. That is PURE talent!
Add this one to the list of anthems that need to be played publicly. Thank you, Sarah. 😇🤩🌹☺️
I remember the day they released this it was played around the world live on radio stations. It was very beautiful and it touched my heart. Thanks for this beautiful reminder. Peace love and light to you.❤️🌹
Even though I was alive when this first came out, I was only a toddler then, so I don't remember, but I definitely remember hearing this song a lot on the radio growing up.
British artists did this December 1984.They sang Do they know it's Christmas"This happened a few months after..It all led up to LIVE AID benefit concert in London Wembley Stadium & Philadelphia USA
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
“We Are the World” Instrumentalists
David Paich - synthesizers
Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Phil Collins - percussion
Louis Johnson - synth bass
Michael Omartian - keyboards
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
John Robinson - drums
And conducted by the amazing Quincy Jones.
If I may make a correction - I believe #5 is NOT James Ingram, it's Jeffrey Osbourne.
You may have taken this from Wikipedia, because I've seen this list before, and I've seen that error.
@@johndanielsforJesus and I believe you are wrong. It's James Ingram.
@phyl1042 - You might be right. I just looked at him, again. It DOESN'T look like Jeffrey Osbourne, now. Lol
How much money went to Africa after this song and please name the countries who are now in a better place because of it? I really like to know. I don't see any country in Africa have become better of our 'charity'. It's just to make us feel better.
Made in one night and released at the same time around the world such love for humanity
The talent cumulative back then far surpassed anything out there right now!
It makes me so happy to see you beeing happy because of the music. Thank you so much for beautiful 12 minutes!
A time when hope still walked the land.
Amazing thing! Right?
Most don't know but it was started by the recently Late Great Harry Belafonte. It was his idea. He is in the video too. Singing in the Chorus next to Dan Aykroyd
Your reaction is so sweet! We loved these talented folks for our whole generation, but to see you emotional about them in such a short time, makes for a great reaction, and a gift to us that originally gave them our hearts!
During the production of this, Ray Charles said that he had to use the bathroom. Without missing a beat, Stevie Wonder said, "I'll show you Ray." It was a real life "blind leading the blind moment." This song was written by Lionel Ritchie (first singer) and Michael Jackson. Every younger reactor says the same thing when Bruce Springsteen starts singing, "Who is that?" This will answer most of your questions: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Are_the_World
Michael brings the world together.
I love how Bob Dylan goes out of his way to sound like Bob Dylan 😅😅
🤣
Stevie Wonder coached him.
Chorus (alphabetically)
• Dan Aykroyd
• Harry Belafonte
• Lindsey Buckingham
• Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Sheila E.
• Bob Geldof
• Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News)
• Jackie Jackson
• La Toya Jackson
• Marlon Jackson
• Randy Jackson
• Tito Jackson
• Waylon Jennings
• Bette Midler
• John Oates
• Jeffrey Osborne
• Anita Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters)
• June Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters)
• Ruth Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters)
• Smokey Robinson
The greatest collaboration of Artists in History never to be repeated will go down for now and future generations its EPIC.
Conductor
• Quincy Jones
Soloists (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
Someone else here might have already noted this, but it's well worth pointing out the idea for this fundraising song came from the legendary Harry Belafonte. He got Michael and Lionel to get the singers together... his role has been largely forgotten, and he took his humility to another level by relegating himself to back row chorus, even though he'd been a huge star before many of the others were ever heard of... great job, Sarah, as always, and thank you!
Respect to every star artist in this recording, to the commitment and collaboration and sacrifice each one made to make this recording possible. It's historical and loved world wide. The homework on this one is worth it. Wish the message would have changed us humans. ☮️
Steve Perry!!!
You said it all
You make me smile every time I watch your videos. God Bless you, Sarah. Have a great day!!
1985: artists in UK, Canada and US each released songs with groups singing for famine relief in Ethiopia. During the Live Aid concert broadcast live from Philiadelphia and London I took fund raising calls at a phone bank in Toronto.
It was Harry Belafonte, singer and activist, who came up with this idea. In 1984 British and Irish musicians put out the single Do They Know It’s Christmas? to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia. He felt the top stars in America should be helping too. He pitched the idea the right people, got Lionel Ritchie and Quincy Jones on board, and the rest is history. Lionel and Michael wrote the song. There’s a great video on RUclips about the making of We Are The World❤️
The best musical meetup of talents ever! this song was my heart as a child and still is to this day, I get tears every time i hear it, tears for the joy of people wanting to help and change for the better and tears for the pains of all whom suffer. Give Love, Know Love, Show Love and Grow Love.
According to Billboard with Turner’s death, just one month after the death of musician and activist Harry Belafonte - who was the main driving force behind “We Are the World” - 10 of the singers on the smash have passed on. The first to die was Waylon Jennings in 2002, followed by Ray Charles in 2004 and June Pointer of The Pointer Sisters in 2006.
Michael Jackson, who co-wrote the song with Lionel Richie and was featured on the recording, died in 2009, followed by Al Jarreau in 2017, James Ingram in 2019 and Kenny Rogers in 2020. Rogers was managed in his 1980s heyday by Ken Kragen, who Belafonte enlisted to bring the vision to life. Kragen died in 2021.
Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died in December 2022, followed by Belafonte on April 25, and now Turner.
Just think about all the people in the video together and singing joyfully together. We NEED MORE
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.
Great reaction..
Do you know how many albums have been sold with all these singers . Millions and millions . All that in this studio . AMAZING
Once again you remind me why I subscribed. Your enthusiasm is catchy. Thanks!!
I think today we need something like this made by worldwide artists. Something to rattle the whole world awake about fighting hate and ignorance.
Todays artists are terrible no talent compared to the 80s talent
@@IanJD71 does it have to be singers? Maybe today RUclipsr or influencer can reach people if they would make some coordinated stuff. That's only one of many ideas.
Problem is a good bunch of them are pushing hate
Everything about this was amazing to see LIVE when i was young ... that TEAR from Bruce Springsteen that too few notice says a lot ... when u see it even watching this again and again and knowing the story behind the song .... a tear will come ...
Diana's beauty takes my breath away...
This was inspired by a group of British musicians who did a song called Do They Know It's Christmas to raise money for famine relief. The live version of that song from the Live Aid concert in London, is one of the most powerful music vids on YT. Almost all the heavyweights of the UK singing and a soccer stadium full of folks going nuts. It's awesome.
"Almost all the heavyweights of the UK singing and a soccer stadium full of folks going nuts. It's awesome."
You have a gift with words my friend!
The greatest collection of singing talent ever assembled. There was a sign above the entrance to the studio. "Leave your ego at the door". It worked.
I love your reaction. I watched this song again for the first time in years and it gave me all the same reactions. Chicken skin. Joy. Tears. Sadness. Happiness. Hope.
Holy crap no one makes me smile the way you do when you love a song....❤😊
This brings back memories of a better era of all of us just trying to make us work! A 1st. of important well meaning efforts. The gang's all there! Yea world! "We are the world"! Let's make it work for all our sake.
Everyone who participated in this video was a master of their craft. A collaboration of masters volunteering their time & talent to raise money to help fight a famine in Africa.
This song with all these amazing singers is the most powerful song ever! We the world need to come together again. GOD BLESS US
Next up, from this video, Stevie Wonder (the dude w/ beads) album, Songs in the Key of Life. You will fall in love with him, just as I did in the 70's..
The fact that you no most of the artists really says a lot about you 😊 this song is absolutely beautiful...I think we ALL need to hear this now more than ever. Love yall
Sarah, I adore your energy. The choices you make are glorious and nostalgic treasures....
"The Greatest Night in Pop" documentary was released this year, 2024, about the creation of "We are the World" on Netflix. It's truely amazing how they did this song in one night after the Musica awards.
The best complication of the musicians that helped me grow up. I so love this.
Rip to the performers who have since passed on that participated in this great song. And of course to those who suffered in Africa at the time.
This 1985 classic brought over 34+ of the top artists from the 60's, 70's & 80's for the sole purpose to raise money for Africa's worst famine! "We Are the World" topped music charts throughout the world and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history. "We Are the World" was certified quadruple platinum, becoming the first single to be certified multi-platinum. Its awards include four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, and a People's Choice. No one got paid!
These are truly the greatest people. Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and everyone else. To tears.❤ Sarah, we are waiting for new videos from you. With love.❤❤❤
Beautiful reaction to one of the most beautiful and important songs in the world ❤️🔥🔥🔥❤️
Thank you Michael and Lionel.Timeless inspiration forever presence. God bless.
This is one of the most amazing songs ever produced
I'm old enough to remember when this song first came out and I still get goosebumps when I hear it
Probably one of the only reactions out there who gave Paul Simon any sort of credit on this song! Good job :)
Your reaction was amazing. I’m old enough to remember when they recorded this ❤
This miracle happend right after the Grammy Awards. Quincy told everyone to leave your ego's at the door. This was for Africa, when the drought in the 80's where horrific.
American Music Awards
"I thought I was going to bust opené. Me too! Even more than usual! You have been gifted with Grace, Sarah. I'll be coming back to this most beautiful reaction every now and then.... loves from Paris!
Song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie 😁
This song needs to be played across this planet, as we never needed it more.💝💫🙏💞
I love your reaction!! 46 famous singers came together for this!!! FORTY SIX!!!! Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song once night before it was recorded!! Quincy Jones directed it. ALL 46 singers were already famous and had their own number one hits when they came together to do this. AND - NONE of these singers were paid. They did this FOR FREE!!!!! From the goodness of their hearts to help others!!! This song was recorded in ONE NIGHT and ALL of the money went to Africa!!! Except 10% was given to the homeless in America. ALL the rest of the money went to Africa!!! Please go to Wikipedia and read ALL of THE DETAILS of how truly magnificent this is. Wikipedia lists all 46 artists plus the celebrities who were instrumentalists on this single, how many charts it topped, how many awards this song won, how much money it made etc! EPIC!!
I stole this from someone else -
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
If you don't know Simon & Garfunkel, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Bruce Springteen, etc..., you have many reaction videos yet to come! Bob Dylan joining the group is amazing!
Note: I believe these time stamps are for the original video and won't match up with your reaction video. The order is useful regardless. I'd add the people in the chorus as they are seen, but that would really mess up the time stamps.
@@johncampbell756 I just copied & pasted them from another reaction video. The times could be entirely wrong. I was more or less interested in sharing with the names of the individuals. Sorry for any confusion.
@@driftlesshunter9200 Oh, I git that. I just wanted to make sure she was prepared for the times to be off. But thst the order is correct and is correct on the original video, where you got this. I wasn't confused and was just making sure no one else would be. I'm all for the list.
I haven't seen that video since it was on MTV when I was a teenager. What an amazing blessing it was to see it again for the first time through your eyes!! 😊 Much Love, Beautiful!! ❤
The Greatest Night in Pop is a documentary about the making of this song that will answer your question about how this came to be. Streaming on Netflix now. The shorty behind this is just as incredible the song. You will LOVE it.
Such sincere joy in your reaction. 😊
This is one of most important and beautiful recordings
I think that Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson orchestrated this event. I love everyone of these performers and is still the greatest happening since Woodstock.
Quicny Jones arranged the music, recorded it ahead of time with musicans, and conducted, and maintained sanity in the session. the worked all GD night into early morning on this. It was bsacially tough crap if you didn't get a solo, this isn;t about you, this is for charity and starving people who are dying. You're not starving...Leave your egos at the door.
Instrument players
• John Barnes - keyboards, programming, arrangement
• David Paich - synthesizers
• Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
• Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming
• Steve Porcaro - synthesizers, programming
• Paulinho da Costa - percussion
• Louis Johnson - synth bass
• Michael Omartian - keyboards
• Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
• John Robinson - drums
Thank God that this performance, recorded 40 years ago, still evokes such real, genuine emotions. Thanks Sarah for reminding us of this ♥♥♥♥♥
Thank you, Sarah, for your beautiful reaction❤❤❤
One of the best reactions to this song I've seen. Thank you.
Bless you!!! I have been there when this song came out and needed until today to realize that Bette Midler also was in it 😂😂😂
Been a minute since I’ve heard this collaboration, thanks for bringing it back to the airwaves
The MOST UPLIFTING SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD! I AM HONORED that GOD ALLOWED to be ALIVE to BEAR WITNESS this BEAUTIFUL SONG!!! I REMEMBER it as if it was YESTERDAY!
The best singers x vocalist in one place = perfection
Your reaction made me weep… Thank you so much for this… These artists came together on the night the Grammy’s were being awarded: the only time they were all already in one place. They worked through the night to make it happen. This song meant so much to so many at the time. And it is more meaningful than ever… So glad you chose this one 🙏💕🙂
Conductor
• Quincy Jones
Soloists (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
Chorus (alphabetically)
• Dan Aykroyd
• Harry Belafonte
• Lindsey Buckingham
• Mario Cipollina
• 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
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.This structuring of the song is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup". "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.
So impressed how many artists you recognized! ❤❤