Just to add some about the great Dionne Warwick. She began singing as a child in church & is 1 of the most charted female vocalists ever, with 56 (of 80) singles making the Billboard charts (12 top 10s). She has 12 Grammy nominations, 4 Grammy wins, + Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Her sister was singer Dee Dee Warwick. Their mother, Lee, was the much older sister of Whitney’s mother, singer "Cissy" Houston, so Dionne (born 1940) & Whitney (born 1963) were 1st cousins.
Here is a short timeline of the artists who were featured in first and second verses: 0:42 Lionel Ritchie 0:49 Stevie Wonder 1:00 Paul Simon 1:12 Kenny Rogers 1:18 James Ingram 1:23 Tina Turner 1:29 Billy Joel 1:37 Michael Jackson 1:49 Diana Ross 2:05 Dionne Warwick (Whitney Houston's cousin) 2:19 Willie Nelson 2:25 Al Jarreau 2:32 Bruce Springsteen 2:38 Kenny Loggins 2:45 Steve Perry (from the group Journey) 2:51 Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates) 3:05 Huey Lewis 3:10 Cyndi Lauper 3:18 Kim Carnes FYI: The song was written by both Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson. It was recorded at Quincy Jones' home.
Its the Boss. Obama said one day, i´m the President, but Bruce is the boss. cause Bruce paid he´s musicians in bar till today after each gig. please listen all albums from Bruce Springsteen, i promise you dont wann a regret it
Yes! aka "The Boss". Funny story I read in an interview...Bruce was the only artist for that recording who drove himself in a pickup truck and parked at the Pharmacy across the street from A&M Studios and just walked over. Now, that's very Boss-like.
Don't get me wrong bruce is truly a once in a life time talent but nobody can touch michael jackson and his angelic voice unique look and his unmatched charisma not to mention his forever loving caring nature for sick/dying children around the world. R.I.P king of pop
The raspy white guy whose voice you loved is Bruce Springsteen. The Black woman in the gold jacket that you said was killing it is Dionne Warwick. And yes, it IS Lionel Ritchie.
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, Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles
The “fire” voice is Bruce Springsteen. The “country” guy is Kenny Rodgers. There so many other awesome artists y’all’s need to look up. You’re welcome. GenX has the best music
Go down the white rabbit hole of you dare......oh by the way the only musician to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize was in the mix. His name is BOB DYLAN. . iffn you kids gonna react....react.
Pretty much everyone in that video is a "baby boomer" not "gen x". Michael is one of the younger people and he was born in 1958. Baby boom generation was born between 1946-1964.
Fun fact: Prince was supposed to be there but he wanted his own personal room to sing in and they wouldn’t let him so he no showed lol my guy said he doing it his way or no way. But to his credit, he did end up donating a song to the “We Are The World” charity album.
@@kolnidur_ a lot of people thought the song was shit at the time and quite patronizing compared to the British Band aid song Do There Know It's Christmas at started the Africa band movement
I know I'm a little late but I just found this. This came out when I was a teen!! Santa was Kenny Rogers. Died the end of 2020. Even though this was for Africa, we need this today more then ever!!!!
The lady in front with the curly hair and shades was Sheila E. She is an AMAZING percussionist! Toured with Prince. Next to La Toya is Bette Midler - she was known as a singer along with being an actress. Also up top with the glasses next to the older black gentleman is Dan Aykroyd. The older man is Harry Belafonte who is LEGENDARY.
Shavonn, that was Bruce, the Boss, Springsteen. And Dionne Warrick is the lady that was killing it at the bginning. Whitney`s cousin. And yes, that was Lionel Richie, Monroe was right. Also Santa Claus as you called him (lol) was Kenny Rogers.
Lionel Richie 1:33 , Stevie Wonder 1:40, Paul Simon 1:48, Kenny Rogers 1:52, James Ingram 2:07, Tina Turner 2:11, Billy Joel 2:19, Michael Jackson 2:26, Diana Ross 2:39, Dionne Warwick 2:55, Willie Nelson 3:03, Al Jarreau 3:16, Bruce Springsteen 3:22, Kenny Loggins 3:29, Steve Perry 3:35, Daryl Hall 3:42, Huey Lewis 3:55, Cyndi Lauper 4:01, Kim Carnes 4:08, Bob Dylan 4:55, Ray Charles 5:49
The guy who looks like Santa is Kenny Rogers. You’re right. He was a country artist and one of Lionel Richie’s best friends.They swapped songs from time to time. He passed away in last year.
Fun fact: the day of making the song all of the stars in that video were at an awards show besides Michael and Quincy they finished the parts for everyone and everyone left from the awards show and came over to do the song and that's when they shot this video
Yes, it was the American Music Awards Ceremony down the street that had just let out and most of these artists came straight over, saving a logistical nightmare. This was Quincy Jones' best chance to make this happen, which is why it was recorded after 10pm on that night, Jan 28th.
2:55 I didn't know him until I've listened to his songs, I pretty much believe it's Daryll Hall, I've listened to a song of his called "Hall and Oates- You make my dreams" that song really sounds like "Ducktales" theme song 😄.
Right. LOL. Born in 1970, If Mariah were there, she'd only be 14years old. So the math doesn't even make sense. That is drummer/percussionist Sheila E.
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
You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Huey Lewis, Diana Ross, Tina Turner...and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse...
That was definitely Lionel Richie with Stevie Wonder, then Paul Simon with Santa Claus aka Kenny Rogers, followed by James Ingram. Yes you were right on with Tina Turner who was with Billy Joel. Then we see the legend Micheal Jackson with Diana Ross. The one you thought who was Whitney was in fact Dionne Warwick (Whitney's Cousin) then Willie Nelson followed by Al Jarreau then....'Yes I love him...who is this? It's Bruce Springstein, followed by Kenny Loggins, Steve Parry, Daryl Hall, MJ, Huey Lewis with Cindy Lauper followed by Kim Carnes. Yep Quincy Jones conducting then others in the chorus were John Oates, Randy Jackson, Latoya Jackson, after whom Bob Dylan came in as solo. That may have been Shelia E. with the glasses on who you thought to be Mariah Carey. More chorus members were Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte and Anita Pointer. Then the legendary Ray Charles came in, followed by Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstein. Other chorus members were Bette Midler, Lindsey Buckingham, Jeoffrey Osborne, Ruth Pointer, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson. James Ingram comes back in with a powerful solo, followed by Ray Charles and that is definitely Lionel Richie Shavonn...
Mariah Carey was definitely not in this because she debuted in the early 90’s when she was 18. And “We Are The World” came out in 1984. Edit: Came out in 1985. 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah Mariahs first album came out in 1990 Also Whitney is not here Her first album came out in 1985 Although she was in Jermaine Jacksons 1984 album titled Jermaine Jackson
The redhead next to LaToya was Bette Midler, one of one of my personal musical heroes. One of my favorites among her movie roles was Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus.
Also, Bruce drove his own car, no guards, to that music shoot. And that rasp was part of what Quincy Jones wanted from him because it was on his then-current Born in the USA hit.
Hello you two, I'm 51 years old and have lived in Germany for 50 years. I know all singers by name. You are American and don't even know half of them ?🙈😫 It's a shame.😂😂😂😂 The 80's. were the best and most beautiful times there was and I miss this time very much. Thanks for the video and greetings from germany.👍
Neverever you will find so many Legends of Music in one Room again, you should also watch the making of We are the World, it's worth. Also, in my Eyes this Song should be the World Hymn /Earth Hymn.
Filmed in1985. Minute by minute breakdown: 0-25 seconds - Introduction graphics 0:26 - Lionel Richie 0:31 - Stevie Wonder comes in harmony with Lionel 0:41 - Paul Simon 0:53 - Kenny Rodgers comes in harmony with Simon 0:59 - James Ingram 1:06 - Tina Turner 1:12 - Billy Joel comes in harmony with Tina 1:18 - Michael Jackson (first chorus as a solo) 1:31 - Diana Ross 1:40 - Michael Jackson comes in harmony with Diana 1:48 - Dionne Warwick 1:56 - Willie Nelson comes in harmony with Dionne 2:09 - Al Jarreau 2:14 - Bruce Springsteen (second chorus as a solo) 2:21 - Kenny Loggins 2:28 - Steve Perry 2:35 - Daryl Hall 2:41 - Michael Jackson 2:47 - Huey Lewis 2:53 - Cyndi Lauper 3:02 - Kim Carnes (2-word solo) 3:04 - Huey Lewis comes in harmony with Kim 3:07 - Cyndi comes back in (over the top improvisation) 3:09 - Full Choir - Full Chorus 3:21 - Bob Dylan 3:36 - (Hello, John Oates) 3:45 - (Hello, La Toya Jackson) 4:20 - (Hello Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, Hello Harry Belafonte, Hello Elrod Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd) 4:29 - Ray Charles 4:54 - Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen duet 6:05 - (Hello, Jeffrey Osborne) 6:07- (Hello again, Lindsey Buckingham) 6:15 - James Ingram closes final chorus as full choir echo fades. 6:40 - Appearing with the chorus, feeling lucky to NOT being asked to leave, Ruth & June of the Pointer Sisters, Bette Midler, Marlon-Randy-Tito-Jackie of the Jackson family, Mario Cipollina-Johnny Colla-Bill Gibson-Chris Hayes of Huey Lewis and The News, * Side Note* Prince had been invited, but refused, stating, "I don't wanna be seen with those M***** F*****s - as such, his solo parts were performed by Huey Lewis.
I love James Ingram's solo part near the end. That man was a great vocalist. Some other people who should be mentioned, that didn't have solo parts. Harry Bellefonte, the man who had the inspiration for the song. He got the inspiration from the British artists who did "Do The Know It's Christmas" the year before. Harry is standing on the top row, next to comedian Dan Akroyd (Saturday Nigh Live, Blues Brothers, Ghost Busters) representing Canada. John Oats is in the choir group ( dark black frizzy hair and beard) Daryl Hall sang the solo part right after Steve Perry. Hall & Oats is considered the most successful duet in history. All the members from "Huey Lewis and the News" were there. Huey sings the solo line right after Michael Jackson's second solo line. Bette Midler is seen in the front with the Jackson family (look for her red hair). I think she is standing next to Latoya. Smokey Robinson ( tight kinky hair) is in the choir as are all the Pointer Sisters. Near the end as the camera pans you see Jeffrey Osborn, and next to him is Bob Geldof singer from the Boomtown Rats.
Yes, that is Lionel Richie. The one with the raspy voice that you like is Bruce Springsteen. The woman who you'll thought was Whitney Houston, is actually her aunt Dionne Warwick.
I love the fact that michael, helped get many artists from different genres and different generations of music to participate in one of the best 80s collabs we are the world! Now that's why michael is one of the kings of music! He can make the impossible happen!
@@titoadarylljackson7036 he is already the king of music and there is no one better so there's no need to get him more popular except to maybe spread his message of peace
Fun fact: Prince was also invited to the recording session, but he did not show up. However, he was recognized on the back cover of the album when it was originally released.
He didn’t show up because he wanted his own private recording area and Lionel didn’t want that because as we see in the video, everyone is together recording.
There will never be another Michael Jackson. He inspired the world to help one another. He NEVER got the full credit for ALL he did. I'm glad you were able to see what some of us lived. There once was love amongst humans...before celebrity took over the planet.
The song raised over 60 million and made a big difference in several countries. Meanwhile, it sounds like you should react to some Bruce "the Boss" Springsteen songs.
Conductor • Quincy Jones 4:44 Soloists (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie 1:33 • Stevie Wonder 1:40 • Paul Simon 1:48 • Kenny Rogers 1:52 • James Ingram 2:07 • Tina Turner 2:11 • Billy Joel 2:19 • Michael Jackson 2:26 • Diana Ross 2:39 • Dionne Warwick 2:55 • Willie Nelson 3:03 • Al Jarreau 3:16 • Bruce Springsteen 3:22 • Kenny Loggins 3:29 • Steve Perry 3:35 • Daryl Hall 3:42 • Huey Lewis 3:55 • Cyndi Lauper 4:01 • Kim Carnes 4:08 • Bob Dylan 4:55 • Ray Charles 5:49 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
Some Song Details; Written by Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson. Produced by Quincy Jones (also conductor, in black & white sweater) & Michael Omartian. Released March 7, 1985. Sold over 20 million copies. Fastest selling US pop single & 8th best-selling physical single in history. 1st single to be certified multi-platinum (quadruple). 3 Grammys, 1 American Music Award & a People’s Choice Award. Record sales & merch (books, posters, t-shirts, etc) raised over $63 million (equivalent to $147 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa & the US. 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 (those who didn’t solo), alphabetical order; 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, Anita Pointer, Ruth Pointer & Smokey Robinson.
This was done in one night after an awards show. It was kept top secret from the public. The artists left immediately after the show and went straight to the studio!!!!!
when this song came out we all could actually get along with each other. What a great time to be alive. now a days we are to quick to hate each other.........
To be honest I know who these singers are by sight , but I am old and remember when this came out. I am using this as kind of a new benchmark for determining if you are old. If you can name 75% of these artist and were old enough to see them live and in concert your old just like me.
@@leodejongful You , meet the benchmark ? My first weird moment of realization was when people I hung out with in high school started having kids enroll in college. I'm like wait ! Where did all my time go ? I want it back !
That's Bruce Springsteen. His voice is fire. In fact, he has a song called, "I'm on Fire". But I recommend starting his incredibly vast legendary catalogue of music with probably a song you've heard: "Born in the U.S.A.". Interesting commentary, btw.
They all came together for 1 day no rehearsal micheal wrote the song that is why everyone is holding their part magically they raised so much money for the relief of Africa USA and by the way the guy you said who is that is Bruce Springsteen
The documentary about this song will blow your mind. Talented group of vocalists/ musicians , by the end they are takin us to church.🎼🎹🎧🎶🎵🎶😎 We need this song right now, definitely. I know every person in there because I’m 57 and grew up with these artists. We had music in the 80’s like none other.....auto tune didn’t exist, nor click tracks....so you had to be talented and be able to perform LIVE. I’m about to write the solos names in order of appearance- then I’ll do the choir. Definitely google these stars and check out a song - a few of them are Grammy winners- when that still meant something.
I know everyone of them in the video, also. So many great legends. I got you beat by a few years, I'm 64. I appreciate the music of the 1960s-1980s. My favorite decade is the 1970s.
Santa is Kenny Rogers he is a fantastic singer .... you need to hear Lady it was written for Kenny’s wife by Lionel Richie .... it’s a true love song for his woman
Santa Claus was Kenny Rodgers, the biggest country star at the time. Movies, concerts and albums. He was everywhere back then. Maybe you can react to “The Gambler”?
The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) is so sincere and so powerful that you would think he would destroy the famine single-handedly! A great, sincere and human artist! His duet with Steve is unsurpassable!
The white guy you kept asking about is Bruce Springteen, and Cindy Lauper was the blond haired lady with the colors in her hair. Everyone on their were great artist.
OMG I am dying!!! It's SANTA CLAUSE!!! Girl, that is Kenny Rogers, and you MUST react to some of his stuff. He is a LEGEND! Woman with the sunglasses is Sheila E. She played with Prince on a few things and had a successful career of her own. The other one you loved, the guy with the gritty voice, that's "The Boss". Bruce Srpingsteen
The woman that you thought was Whitney is her cousin, Dionne Warwick and the one you thought was Mariah was Sheila E. Also, the one that Shavonn couldn’t remember his name was Bruce Springsteen and yes, that WAS Lionel Ritchie.
Sad the younger generation don't even know the names of the artist that made music what it is today. Even though the music of today doesn't have half the talent of these artists of the past.
It was Dione Warwick who is actually Whitney's aunt/cousin.
whitney's cousin
She was on The Masked Singer and it was amazing!
Dione is a total powerhouse on the mic!!
Just to add some about the great Dionne Warwick. She began singing as a child in church & is 1 of the most charted female vocalists ever, with 56 (of 80) singles making the Billboard charts (12 top 10s). She has 12 Grammy nominations, 4 Grammy wins, + Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Her sister was singer Dee Dee Warwick. Their mother, Lee, was the much older sister of Whitney’s mother, singer "Cissy" Houston, so Dionne (born 1940) & Whitney (born 1963) were 1st cousins.
YEAH she actually is Whitneys cousin
That guy with the raspy voice is the one and only Bruce Springsteen!!
AKA The Boss
Fucking love his voice
probably most known voice after michael and they dont know it
i know it's quite off topic but do anybody know a good website to stream new movies online ?
@@kaseelisha9155 piratebay ;D
Here is a short timeline of the artists who were featured in first and second verses:
0:42 Lionel Ritchie
0:49 Stevie Wonder
1:00 Paul Simon
1:12 Kenny Rogers
1:18 James Ingram
1:23 Tina Turner
1:29 Billy Joel
1:37 Michael Jackson
1:49 Diana Ross
2:05 Dionne Warwick (Whitney Houston's cousin)
2:19 Willie Nelson
2:25 Al Jarreau
2:32 Bruce Springsteen
2:38 Kenny Loggins
2:45 Steve Perry (from the group Journey)
2:51 Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oates)
3:05 Huey Lewis
3:10 Cyndi Lauper
3:18 Kim Carnes
FYI: The song was written by both Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson. It was recorded at Quincy Jones' home.
The sweet Rhasida jones Dad
It was recorded at Kenny Roger's home studio... Lionshare... read more about it on the internet.
Latoya Jackson , Randy Jackson, Harry Belafonte,
Bob Dylan, Kim Karnes
You forgot about Ray Charles
The guy who shavon was talking about is Bruce Springsteen
Its the Boss. Obama said one day, i´m the President, but Bruce is the boss. cause Bruce paid he´s musicians in bar till today after each gig. please listen all albums from Bruce Springsteen, i promise you dont wann a regret it
I love him
You should react to Born to Run by Bruce and the E Street Band.
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Yes! aka "The Boss". Funny story I read in an interview...Bruce was the only artist for that recording who drove himself in a pickup truck and parked at the Pharmacy across the street from A&M Studios and just walked over. Now, that's very Boss-like.
Don't get me wrong bruce is truly a once in a life time talent but nobody can touch michael jackson and his angelic voice unique look and his unmatched charisma not to mention his forever loving caring nature for sick/dying children around the world. R.I.P king of pop
I noticed whenever Michaels part comes up everyone smiles in every reaction video I've seen. F THE PRESS
His intro is absolute killer it sends chills throughout my body and start tearing up!
The way the pan up with the camera is amazing
Its the shoulders when Michael come in the bridge 🤣🤣
His glowing glow and outfit match his angelic presence.✨️ 😆🥰💖
I always get chills at his intro!
Prob because most click the video receives is because MJ is in it
Michael and Lionel Richie wrote this song together
Yep, and then master-producer Quincy Jones put it all together and made magic on Jan 28th, 1985.
It was 95% Michael, according to one of his siblings who was in the house while they were working on it.
Just U & me
@@talonsage954 yeah lol Lionel only added a line for which Michael credited him. ^^
Don't forget Ken Kragen. He passed on Tuesday🙏🏽
The raspy white guy whose voice you loved is Bruce Springsteen. The Black woman in the gold jacket that you said was killing it is Dionne Warwick. And yes, it IS Lionel Ritchie.
Richie* ...this song is just amazing no matter how many times I hear it.
Dionne is Whitney's aunt!
@@anthonyzarate9807 cousin*
@@destiny9967No, her aunt
Her cousin their mom's was sister's
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, Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles
This is in order btw 🙃(for shavonn and Monroe)
Can't belive they left John Denver off of We Are The World
Dan Akroyd, Bette Midler, Jon Oates, The Pointer Sisters, Jermaine and Latoya Jackson
Harry Belafonte.....Jermaine Jackson is not there, it might be Randy😏. And I think it’s Sheila E in the foreground!?
@@david.s251 its Randy actually not jermaine😊
The Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen finish was powerful. Never get tired of this song. Timeless.
The “fire” voice is Bruce Springsteen. The “country” guy is Kenny Rodgers. There so many other awesome artists y’all’s need to look up. You’re welcome. GenX has the best music
Yeap! Gen X rocks!
Go down the white rabbit hole of you dare......oh by the way the only musician to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize was in the mix. His name is BOB DYLAN. . iffn you kids gonna react....react.
@@johnathanstruble1064 all you need to do is listen to the lyrics of his songs. Bob Dylan is amazing.
Pretty much everyone in that video is a "baby boomer" not "gen x". Michael is one of the younger people and he was born in 1958. Baby boom generation was born between 1946-1964.
Generation X is the best. We have the best music, best clothing style, best childhood in terms of playing outside a lot etc
"Who is that?" "Who is that guy?" "That guy, who is that?" That is The Boss.
Shavonn: *cries on We Are the World for Haiti*
Monroe: *cries on We Are the World for Africa*
Me: *Cries on both*
Cold-Hearted People: cries on neither.
@@Ltforlife22 facts
I'm sorry but the Haiti version was wack. Just saying.
@@desmondmaldonado6466 the hati one didnt seem as energetic as the US for Africa one
He singer with the raspy voice is The Boss Bruce Springsteen :)
lol she was like "I love him, who is he? "lol!
Fun fact: Prince was supposed to be there but he wanted his own personal room to sing in and they wouldn’t let him so he no showed lol my guy said he doing it his way or no way. But to his credit, he did end up donating a song to the “We Are The World” charity album.
Huey Lewis got his part
Wendy said that Prince thought that this song was shit lol
@@kolnidur_ Cyndi Lauper didn't like the song - she said this on watch what happens live
@@kolnidur_ a lot of people thought the song was shit at the time and quite patronizing compared to the British Band aid song Do There Know It's Christmas at started the Africa band movement
@@daniellastuart3145 yes there is also Sun City by Artists United Against Apartheid that is way better than both We Are The World and DTKIC imo
😂 the arguing about Lionel being Lionel was hilarious 😂
I know I'm a little late but I just found this. This came out when I was a teen!! Santa was Kenny Rogers. Died the end of 2020. Even though this was for Africa, we need this today more then ever!!!!
The lady in front with the curly hair and shades was Sheila E. She is an AMAZING percussionist! Toured with Prince. Next to La Toya is Bette Midler - she was known as a singer along with being an actress. Also up top with the glasses next to the older black gentleman is Dan Aykroyd. The older man is Harry Belafonte who is LEGENDARY.
Shavonn, that was Bruce, the Boss, Springsteen. And Dionne Warrick is the lady that was killing it at the bginning. Whitney`s cousin. And yes, that was Lionel Richie, Monroe was right. Also Santa Claus as you called him (lol) was Kenny Rogers.
And Kenny Rogers died this year in March. RIP
@@shitwithoutfix6204 RIP James Ingram he died last year
Lionel Richie 1:33
, Stevie Wonder 1:40, Paul Simon 1:48, Kenny Rogers 1:52, James Ingram 2:07, Tina Turner 2:11, Billy Joel 2:19, Michael Jackson 2:26, Diana Ross 2:39, Dionne Warwick 2:55, Willie Nelson 3:03, Al Jarreau 3:16, Bruce Springsteen 3:22, Kenny Loggins 3:29, Steve Perry 3:35, Daryl Hall 3:42, Huey Lewis 3:55, Cyndi Lauper 4:01, Kim Carnes 4:08, Bob Dylan 4:55, Ray Charles 5:49
Sheila E is in the shades on the front row. This is 1985, Mariah came out in 1990
Being born in 1970, Mariah would only have been 14y old during this recording on Jan 28, 1985.
The guy who looks like Santa is Kenny Rogers. You’re right. He was a country artist and one of Lionel Richie’s best friends.They swapped songs from time to time. He passed away in last year.
Fun fact: the day of making the song all of the stars in that video were at an awards show besides Michael and Quincy they finished the parts for everyone and everyone left from the awards show and came over to do the song and that's when they shot this video
Wow
yup here is the full doc on it ua-cam.com/video/Sqprpo6GJjE/v-deo.html
Yes, it was the American Music Awards Ceremony down the street that had just let out and most of these artists came straight over, saving a logistical nightmare. This was Quincy Jones' best chance to make this happen, which is why it was recorded after 10pm on that night, Jan 28th.
Only michael can unite such type of singers in a song...🤩😍😍😍
2:55 I didn't know him until I've listened to his songs, I pretty much believe it's Daryll Hall, I've listened to a song of his called "Hall and Oates- You make my dreams" that song really sounds like "Ducktales" theme song 😄.
Wasn’t a young Mariah. That was Sheila E
Right. LOL. Born in 1970, If Mariah were there, she'd only be 14years old. So the math doesn't even make sense. That is drummer/percussionist Sheila E.
@@dunhill1 Mariah came out in 1990😱
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
You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Huey Lewis, Diana Ross, Tina Turner...and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse...
@ 6:20, the singer you didn’t know is Jeffrey Osborne. Once the lead singer for the group LTD.
That was definitely Lionel Richie with Stevie Wonder, then Paul Simon with Santa Claus aka Kenny Rogers, followed by James Ingram. Yes you were right on with Tina Turner who was with Billy Joel. Then we see the legend Micheal Jackson with Diana Ross. The one you thought who was Whitney was in fact Dionne Warwick (Whitney's Cousin) then Willie Nelson followed by Al Jarreau then....'Yes I love him...who is this? It's Bruce Springstein, followed by Kenny Loggins, Steve Parry, Daryl Hall, MJ, Huey Lewis with Cindy Lauper followed by Kim Carnes. Yep Quincy Jones conducting then others in the chorus were John Oates, Randy Jackson, Latoya Jackson, after whom Bob Dylan came in as solo. That may have been Shelia E. with the glasses on who you thought to be Mariah Carey. More chorus members were Dan Aykroyd, Harry Belafonte and Anita Pointer. Then the legendary Ray Charles came in, followed by Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstein. Other chorus members were Bette Midler, Lindsey Buckingham, Jeoffrey Osborne, Ruth Pointer, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson. James Ingram comes back in with a powerful solo, followed by Ray Charles and that is definitely Lionel Richie Shavonn...
4:01 y’all noticed marlon,randy and latoya was singing ?! And Tito
I will never forget him
Michael Jackson wrote this song with Lionel Richie. And you love Bruce Springsteen, Shavonne.
Huey lewis rock in roll rocks!!!!
"Mike, we said dress casual."...."What?"
never to be caught unfresh lol😂😂😂
Mariah Carey was definitely not in this because she debuted in the early 90’s when she was 18. And “We Are The World” came out in 1984.
Edit: Came out in 1985. 🤦🏻♀️
Yeah Mariahs first album came out in 1990
Also Whitney is not here
Her first album came out in 1985
Although she was in Jermaine Jacksons 1984 album titled Jermaine Jackson
In my calculations we are the world came out in 1985 but recorded it in 1984
Not Mariah. Sheila E
Santa was kenny Rogers
@@soldiermedic45 ok I knew
The redhead next to LaToya was Bette Midler, one of one of my personal musical heroes. One of my favorites among her movie roles was Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus.
You may know Bette from Hocus Pocus.
@@TheRealKymiPooBette Midler also starred in "Beaches".
Also, Bruce drove his own car, no guards, to that music shoot. And that rasp was part of what Quincy Jones wanted from him because it was on his then-current Born in the USA hit.
Girlfriend, cant help it, Cant let her get away, fall again lyrics, Michael jackson oprah 1993 interview
Yes please
@Jessica xoxo lol idk
Yessss
@@inashamone8752 yes to which response lol 😂
@@ShavonnShow to the original comment in which you wrote the recommendations of reactions to shavonn and monroe
My guy Monroe had me crying when he started doing the Mike shoulders lmaoooooo
Im gonna make changes like Michael Jackson always... Help my people in need no matter what... Man in the mirror lifestyle
Hello you two,
I'm 51 years old and have lived in Germany for 50 years.
I know all singers by name.
You are American and don't even know half of them ?🙈😫
It's a shame.😂😂😂😂
The 80's. were the best and most beautiful times there was and I miss this time very much.
Thanks for the video and greetings from germany.👍
When you don't regonize the Boss, i get tears in my eyes, come on its the Boss :)
Neverever you will find so many Legends of Music in one Room again, you should also watch the making of We are the World, it's worth.
Also, in my Eyes this Song should be the World Hymn /Earth Hymn.
Everyone misses Paul Simon. He needs his props!
Filmed in1985.
Minute by minute breakdown:
0-25 seconds - Introduction graphics
0:26 - Lionel Richie
0:31 - Stevie Wonder comes in harmony with Lionel
0:41 - Paul Simon
0:53 - Kenny Rodgers comes in harmony with Simon
0:59 - James Ingram
1:06 - Tina Turner
1:12 - Billy Joel comes in harmony with Tina
1:18 - Michael Jackson (first chorus as a solo)
1:31 - Diana Ross
1:40 - Michael Jackson comes in harmony with Diana
1:48 - Dionne Warwick
1:56 - Willie Nelson comes in harmony with Dionne
2:09 - Al Jarreau
2:14 - Bruce Springsteen (second chorus as a solo)
2:21 - Kenny Loggins
2:28 - Steve Perry
2:35 - Daryl Hall
2:41 - Michael Jackson
2:47 - Huey Lewis
2:53 - Cyndi Lauper
3:02 - Kim Carnes (2-word solo)
3:04 - Huey Lewis comes in harmony with Kim
3:07 - Cyndi comes back in (over the top improvisation)
3:09 - Full Choir - Full Chorus
3:21 - Bob Dylan
3:36 - (Hello, John Oates)
3:45 - (Hello, La Toya Jackson)
4:20 - (Hello Anita Pointer of the Pointer Sisters, Hello Harry Belafonte, Hello Elrod Blues (aka Dan Aykroyd)
4:29 - Ray Charles
4:54 - Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen duet
6:05 - (Hello, Jeffrey Osborne)
6:07- (Hello again, Lindsey Buckingham)
6:15 - James Ingram closes final chorus as full choir echo fades.
6:40 - Appearing with the chorus, feeling lucky to NOT being asked to leave, Ruth & June of the Pointer Sisters, Bette Midler, Marlon-Randy-Tito-Jackie of the Jackson family, Mario Cipollina-Johnny Colla-Bill Gibson-Chris Hayes of Huey Lewis and The News,
* Side Note* Prince had been invited, but refused, stating, "I don't wanna be seen with those M***** F*****s - as such, his solo parts were performed by Huey Lewis.
U gon like this one! Bruce Springsteen 1984 dancing in the dark. U will love this song. 😊
I love how Bruce keeps reading the paper. He had the same 8 words through the whole song. Lol
I love James Ingram's solo part near the end. That man was a great vocalist. Some other people who should be mentioned, that didn't have solo parts. Harry Bellefonte, the man who had the inspiration for the song. He got the inspiration from the British artists who did "Do The Know It's Christmas" the year before. Harry is standing on the top row, next to comedian Dan Akroyd (Saturday Nigh Live, Blues Brothers, Ghost Busters) representing Canada. John Oats is in the choir group ( dark black frizzy hair and beard) Daryl Hall sang the solo part right after Steve Perry. Hall & Oats is considered the most successful duet in history. All the members from "Huey Lewis and the News" were there. Huey sings the solo line right after Michael Jackson's second solo line. Bette Midler is seen in the front with the Jackson family (look for her red hair). I think she is standing next to Latoya. Smokey Robinson ( tight kinky hair) is in the choir as are all the Pointer Sisters. Near the end as the camera pans you see Jeffrey Osborn, and next to him is Bob Geldof singer from the Boomtown Rats.
Bruce Springsteen killing it.
this song was made for donations bc there was a horrible famine going in in Africa and it helped!!!
Yes, that is Lionel Richie. The one with the raspy voice that you like is Bruce Springsteen. The woman who you'll thought was Whitney Houston, is actually her aunt Dionne Warwick.
I agree...Why does something bad have to happen for us to come together and show God's love for one another!
4:27 is Sheila E.
(After watching this ) Bro the hell are you crying about. Man up. (walks to bathroom) 😭😭 Oh god that was beautiful.
I love the fact that michael, helped get many artists from different genres and different generations of music to participate in one of the best 80s collabs we are the world! Now that's why michael is one of the kings of music! He can make the impossible happen!
Nigga you just wanna lie and make him more popular
@@titoadarylljackson7036 he is already the king of music and there is no one better so there's no need to get him more popular except to maybe spread his message of peace
@@bornhustlin5241 A person like MJ comes after 30 years
@@titoadarylljackson7036 nope
@@bornhustlin5241 tf yeah
The irony of this video is that some of these music artists are no longer present with us. #Longlivethe80s
Fun fact: Prince was also invited to the recording session, but he did not show up. However, he was recognized on the back cover of the album when it was originally released.
He didn’t show up because he wanted his own private recording area and Lionel didn’t want that because as we see in the video, everyone is together recording.
There will never be another Michael Jackson. He inspired the world to help one another. He NEVER got the full credit for ALL he did. I'm glad you were able to see what some of us lived. There once was love amongst humans...before celebrity took over the planet.
That’s Bruce Springsteen. As they were all leaving they were asked who they were most excited to meet, the winner was Bob Dylan.
The song raised over 60 million and made a big difference in several countries. Meanwhile, it sounds like you should react to some Bruce "the Boss" Springsteen songs.
BRUCE SPRINGSTTEEN is the one with the voice you love that's singing with Stevie Wonder. At the end of the video it names all the singers lol
React to the “We Are The World” behind the scenes
omg it’s so iconic
ua-cam.com/video/Sqprpo6GJjE/v-deo.html. YES!!
Kenny Rodgers is Santa!!! Bahahaha 😂🤣😂 thank you for the good laugh and I love your review of the song.
That is Bruce Springsteeen, the Boss.
Awww Monroe tryna make me cry😭
Conductor
• Quincy Jones 4:44
Soloists (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie 1:33
• Stevie Wonder 1:40
• Paul Simon 1:48
• Kenny Rogers 1:52
• James Ingram 2:07
• Tina Turner 2:11
• Billy Joel 2:19
• Michael Jackson 2:26
• Diana Ross 2:39
• Dionne Warwick 2:55
• Willie Nelson 3:03
• Al Jarreau 3:16
• Bruce Springsteen 3:22
• Kenny Loggins 3:29
• Steve Perry 3:35
• Daryl Hall 3:42
• Huey Lewis 3:55
• Cyndi Lauper 4:01
• Kim Carnes 4:08
• Bob Dylan 4:55
• Ray Charles 5:49
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
Some Song Details; Written by Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson. Produced by Quincy Jones (also conductor, in black & white sweater) & Michael Omartian. Released March 7, 1985. Sold over 20 million copies. Fastest selling US pop single & 8th best-selling physical single in history. 1st single to be certified multi-platinum (quadruple). 3 Grammys, 1 American Music Award & a People’s Choice Award. Record sales & merch (books, posters, t-shirts, etc) raised over $63 million (equivalent to $147 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa & the US.
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 (those who didn’t solo), alphabetical order; 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, Anita Pointer, Ruth Pointer & Smokey Robinson.
Dan Akroyd said that he just mouthed the words 😆 He wanted to leave the singing to the professionals.
Mike is the Goat
to me the greatest music video ever
Love this song. ❤️👍
This was done in one night after an awards show. It was kept top secret from the public. The artists left immediately after the show and went straight to the studio!!!!!
RIP... SO MANY NAME... LEGENDS!!
That blend and smooth transition with Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.. fire!!!
when this song came out we all could actually get along with each other. What a great time to be alive. now a days we are to quick to hate each other.........
You guys are funny lol. Great reaction!
Shavonn: I agree with you that this should happen again.
The problem is...
There are NOT this many "talented" singers in the USA today 😕
Kinda sad y’all don’t know who Lionel Richie is
To be honest I know who these singers are by sight , but I am old and remember when this came out. I am using this as kind of a new benchmark for determining if you are old. If you can name 75% of these artist and were old enough to see them live and in concert your old just like me.
@@leodejongful You , meet the benchmark ? My first weird moment of realization was when people I hung out with in high school started having kids enroll in college. I'm like wait ! Where did all my time go ? I want it back !
That's Bruce Springsteen. His voice is fire. In fact, he has a song called, "I'm on Fire". But I recommend starting his incredibly vast legendary catalogue of music with probably a song you've heard: "Born in the U.S.A.". Interesting commentary, btw.
Things _were_ better then. Not perfect, but much better.
Quincy is genius.
They all came together for 1 day no rehearsal micheal wrote the song that is why everyone is holding their part magically they raised so much money for the relief of Africa USA and by the way the guy you said who is that is Bruce Springsteen
The documentary about this song will blow your mind. Talented group of vocalists/ musicians , by the end they are takin us to church.🎼🎹🎧🎶🎵🎶😎 We need this song right now, definitely. I know every person in there because I’m 57 and grew up with these artists. We had music in the 80’s like none other.....auto tune didn’t exist, nor click tracks....so you had to be talented and be able to perform LIVE. I’m about to write the solos names in order of appearance- then I’ll do the choir. Definitely google these stars and check out a song - a few of them are Grammy winners- when that still meant something.
I know everyone of them in the video, also. So many great legends. I got you beat by a few years, I'm 64. I appreciate the music of the 1960s-1980s. My favorite decade is the 1970s.
Santa is Kenny Rogers he is a fantastic singer .... you need to hear Lady it was written for Kenny’s wife by Lionel Richie .... it’s a true love song for his woman
I love it 🥰
Kenny, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall ..that combo always gives me chills
I agree. Also, Kenny Loggins & James Ingram.
Love the world and save it.
You guys are my favorites ! Cause y’all give genuine reactions and nothing but the best energy ! LOVE YOU ❤️🙏🏼
Santa Claus was Kenny Rodgers, the biggest country star at the time. Movies, concerts and albums. He was everywhere back then. Maybe you can react to “The Gambler”?
The girl is correct, we are not the world anymore. People are not closer despite constantly connected via devices.
The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) is so sincere and so powerful that you would think he would destroy the famine single-handedly! A great, sincere and human artist! His duet with Steve is unsurpassable!
The white man with stevie is the boss...bruce Springsteen.And the one that gave ya boi chills is ms.Dionne Warwick.
She don't believe U know ANYBODY!!... LMA0
This Dion Warrick!!.. Her niece is none other than the Mega Star..Miss WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!...
✌❤😎👍🇺🇸👍🌍🙏❤
I loved your pure reaction to this song, I too shed a tear and was moved by this. A number of those singing are not with us anymore..
Fun Fact... the Recording session happened ON the night of THE AMAs! They all came over to the studio and recorded
until 8am !!!
The white guy you kept asking about is Bruce Springteen, and Cindy Lauper was the blond haired lady with the colors in her hair. Everyone on their were great artist.
OMG I am dying!!! It's SANTA CLAUSE!!!
Girl, that is Kenny Rogers, and you MUST react to some of his stuff. He is a LEGEND!
Woman with the sunglasses is Sheila E. She played with Prince on a few things and had a successful career of her own.
The other one you loved, the guy with the gritty voice, that's "The Boss". Bruce Srpingsteen
The woman that you thought was Whitney is her cousin, Dionne Warwick and the one you thought was Mariah was Sheila E. Also, the one that Shavonn couldn’t remember his name was Bruce Springsteen and yes, that WAS Lionel Ritchie.
Cousin or aunt? She was even a grandma than.
@@miriamkiss cousin
That time when the UNITED STATES was concerned about world hunger instead of waging war and invading the nation of others
Sheila E. Is the artist with the glasses. She's an amazing percussionist!
Sad the younger generation don't even know the names of the artist that made music what it is today. Even though the music of today doesn't have half the talent of these artists of the past.
Mj forever
black american you left africa 400 years ageo mother land stiil loves you guys r,i,p michael jackson
Dionne Warwick was the one killing it