A funny part in the doc is when they're trying to figure out what's making a rattle on the soundtrack. Turns out it was all the jewelry Cyndi was wearing as she bounced around. So she had to take it off so that she could keep on bouncing.
Dude, the tears are what makes you one of the most genuine ones out here. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. This is the kind of stuff that connects us as human beings.
Right on, WonderMomma! And your magnificent reaction compilations that focus on highlighting such genuine responses allow us to experience so many of those "connecting moments"!
Exactly! This WAS the 80s! There will NEVER be another! I know everyone says that about their generation, but every reactor I've watched, their favorite is the 80s! That says alot! We could mix it all, like here, which of course was for a great cause, but we had such a variety that was loved by all in the 80s! We loved all of it! So much talent! We just were open to all of it! And we really did have the best of all of it...dance, rock, R&B, ballads, alternative, pop! And we blended it so well right here! Those were the days!
I agree, I prefer 80s music over a lot of music that's played today because it just doesn't have the feel like 80s music does. I love some of today's hits but it'll never top something like this. We need more of this sort of thing today more than ever.
I remember my high school doing the 30-hour famine years in a row to raise money during the Ethiopian crises. I want to hope that schools still do that sort of thing.
Everytime I hear this song I cry.. even before all these artists started leaving us. The meaning of the song and the intent of its release is just beautiful.
As soon as Kenny Rogers came in I thought “yup, this man is about to cry!” That was such a dope reaction. I can’t lie, I’ve heard this song a million times and I still tear up, especially when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen started going back and forth. ✌🏾
Kenny coming in is what hooks me every time. And tho Bruce and Stevie are great, my favorite part is the bridge with Huey Lewis, Cyndi, and Kim Carnes. Cyndi Lauper is just amazing.
It was so good! I think it’s on AppleTV too. What they went through to get all those artists together without anyone else knowing what was going on, was pretty incredible.
I will forever be grateful for being born at a time when I grew up listening to each and every one of these performers. It was a magical time for music. I love your honest emotional reaction to this song. It shows that not all hope is lost for mankind.
The arrangement of the vocalists, the order they sing in, what lines they sing, who they might be paired with, who to feature, is absolutely brilliant...
In another reaction someone said they (Quincy and Lionel I believe) listened to each artist for months, and matched up the ones next to each other with similar harmonies
HUGE shoutout to tom bahler for his MIND! he was in charge of arranging the order of the vocalists and it was such an undertaking and he just nailed it! he understood what voice would complement each other so well and what a pay off! absolutely incredible effort !
Gen X'er here, graduated high school in 1985 when this song came out and when the Live Aid concerts happened that summer. It really can't be overstated how important USA for Africa and Live Aid was to the world and to our generation. It was truly an amazing time to be young! It's great to see someone as young as yourself discover this history and video, and to be as moved by it as we all were then (and still are!). Great reaction! Love your channel, keep up the good work 😊
Absolutely! I sometimes wish I could live in 1985 forever. Most of the time during the summer my mom could never get me out of our pool, but on July 13, 1985 she couldn't pull me away from the TV. I was utterly transfixed by the Live Aid broadcast. The 80s as a whole was the best decade of music ever.
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 (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 Instrument players • John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards • John Robinson - drums
@SalvoG please don't get embarrassed for showing how compassionate you are about this song.. the words and how it was sung hits your heart and gives goosebumps.. it was such a sad time back then .. USA and uk (band aid) did everything they could to help Africa. both songs were brilliantly worded and put together beautifully... sadly a lot of these musical artist are no longer with us.. but boy they have left a mark on this world..
I still get chills listening to this song and it's been 40 years since I first heard it. I was 10 when this came out. This was like every top artist on the radio coming together for one special event. It was such an event and raised so much awareness for the famine in Africa. Once in a lifetime collaboration. Fantastic reaction. Thanks for sharing.
Same here. I will never forget when this aired. I was still married and I remember my husband and I just spontaneously started slow dancing to it. We sent them $50; it was a lot of money for us back then.
Dude when I saw your tears, I knew you got it!! No one else on here has. Beautiful reaction. You may not know all of the singers, but you understand the impact. Sending you a hug!!
@@jodij6280 I loved all the contributors with their unique sound, and she just added a little pizazz to a largely anthemic song. (I don't mean anthemic in a bad way!)
Man, I remember this so vividly. I can also tell you that the need for this humanitarian effort was very, very real. The images coming out of Africa of starving children were absolutely horrific and utterly heartbreaking. The famine claimed millions of lives. Mad respect to everyone involved in this historic collaboration. Another excellent reaction, sir!
The images were indeed horrific. The fact that there were so many musicians willing to give up partying or sleep after an awards show for this cause shows their honor.
You know, I thought one of my maternal relatives did something good by buying me the cassette tape and a book about USA for Africa. Maybe they did back then. 😊
I think you should watch this again in a year. Everyone in this video was a huge star in their own right!!! It's fun to see the reactions when people recognize all of them.
Right! I recognized more than I would have before I started watching reaction videos three months ago. I'm before the MTV era, so I don't always have faces to go with names. I still "missed" four.
This was just a cool song in 1985. Almost 40 years later you realize it’s a masterpiece of monumental talent (songwriters, producers, singers) that will NEVER be matched.
Virtually every moment of this song hits you right in the heart, but that extended back and forth between Wonder and Springsteen is beyond overwhelming.
Great reaction!! I’m 52 and was 13 when this song came out. My husband is 57. We just watched the Netflix documentary and i cried my eyes out. In 1985, EVERYONE DONATED, even those who had little money to give. The images we all saw on tv of children dying by the hour in Ethiopia of starvation brought us to tears and united the entire country!! Only other time i saw unity that intense and love for your neighbor was after 9/11. I don’t know how things have gotten so bad but my son will never know what it was like growing up in a time like the 80’s. Rest in eternal peace to the legends who’ve passed on. This song will forever be close to my heart. Thank you for the beautiful reaction
I remember this coming out. I'm in my late 40s and I still tear up every time I hear it. Powerful songs just do that to us. Quincy Jones had taped a note to the door that said check your egos at the door. Apparently everyone did. It was such a special moment. A group of artists re-recorded it for Haiti in 2010. There have been some Canadian artists that do their own songs, Wavin Flag in 2010 for Haiti by Young Artists for Haiti, and in 1985 by Northern Lights with a song called Tears are Not enough.
I can't hear this one without tearing up. March of 1985. I was a young lad of 19 in basic training for the U.S. Navy when it was released. The song ran all summer. It was kind of the soundtrack of that year. It was conceived by giants and performed by a who's-who of stars, a snapshot of the biggest talent of the time.
As a teacher, seeing our choir sing this song was equally as tear-inducing. But the talent on display here will never be matched. They don’t make em like they used to.
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
I cry every time I hear this. Makes me wish I was 20 again…times seemed simpler…. Such a simple message, yet so profound. There are no artists today that compare to this group
I can remember watching this when it came out. I was six and it has never EVER left my consciousness. I remember exactly where I was sitting - everything. I absolutely adore these artists as they were big names when I was growing up - but I especially love Stevie Wonder. He is seriously talented - such a unique voice and cadence, when he sings you go somewhere really beautiful. Glad you enjoyed this video!
Do you know how many albums has been sold with all these idols millions and millions .It's ok to show your emotion we are all in the same place when we listen to this gem . Never seen this again after years and years . Thank you for looking at this gem .
No matter how many times I've watched this video since the day of its much anticipated and highly hyped release, I still get choked up. It is a true masterpiece in every sense. I've seen many behind the scenes, and many, many reactions and my man, I have to say YOURS is the one that touched me the most. Thank you.
You're reaction to this video shows you're true connection to lyrics, memories and the hope for mankind. I love to watch your selection of solid musical choices of real talent!! 😊
I am surprised you hadn't reacted to this before, SalvoG. For those of us older people that were in our 30s in the 80s this song and artists evokes so much emotion. You had to be there. There are so many special people in that room. Never get tired of hearing this again.
I really love watching your reaction videos to songs. But i must say your reaction to this one is the most genuine ive ever seen so far to this song and i thank you for that. You made me tear up too!
I was 18 and working in a record store in L.A. when this came out, and it was INSANE how many records were flying out the door (and how many people bought multiple copies). Directly donating to a cause wasn't the easiest thing to do back then, so a lot of people just decided to donate more and gave the records away (7-inch singles cost $1.69) to whomever may have wanted them. Unlike most songs, it wasn't really about wanting to hear it (because it was LITERALLY on the radio every two seconds and you couldn't miss the video on the channels that played videos if you tried lol).
WOWZA!!! I'm so happy I just came upon this one!! I can still remember the exact moment I first song, right after it was released. I cried then, and I'm crying now. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE!!
Artists who participated in the music project "USA for Africa": Dan Aykroyd (the only Canadian on the list, and one of two non-American performers) Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Kim Carnes Ray Charles Bob Dylan Sheila I. Bob Geldof (the only Irishman on the list, and one of two non-American performers) Hall & Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates) James Ingram Jermaine Jackson Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Michael Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Al Jarreau Waylon Jennings Billy Joel Cyndi Lauper Huey Lewis and the News Kenny Loggins Bette Midler Willie Nelson Geoffrey Osborne David Paich Steve Perry The Pointer Sisters Steve Porcaro Kenny Rogers Diana Ross Lionel Richie Smokey Robinson Paul Simon Bruce Springsteen Tina Turner Dionne Warwick Stevie Wonder Just legends of the 20th century! ✌✌✌🤩🤩🤩🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That makes three people on the track not from the US. The third is percussionist Paulinho da Costa from Brazil. Also, Dan Aykroyd may be from Ottawa, Ontario, but Elwood Blues is a Calumet City, Illinois boy. 😉
Bob Geldof is the reason this song and Live Aid came to be, cos he started the whole thing with Band Aid and "Do They Know It's Christmas." That's a similar song by the era's most popular U.K. artists.
@@Jerralyng49Back row, between Harry Belafonte and Sean Hopper? That's Bob Geldof. Or are you mistaking Lindsey Buckingham for either Lou Gramm or Mick Jones?
This Year I become 60 Years old, but whenever I hear this song, I have tears running down my Cheeks. Neverever you will get so many Legends of Music in one Room again
We have lost so many of them. This came out when I was 10. We sang it in school. Makes me sad to see all of them. There has never been another gathering of so many artists since. Beautiful reaction! ❤
I was in 5th grade when this song was at its height of popularity. It was EVERYWHERE. We even did this thing where all the kids in school held hands and I think supposedly everybody who took part held hands, stretching all across The United States! This song brings me right back there to the elementary school playground every time I hear it. 🥰
Music is crazy. It moves you when you least expect it to. Whether it’s goosebumps, tears, laughter. A song you’ve never heard or a song you’ve heard a million times. Your passion for music is awesome don’t ever lose it.
There will never be music like this ever again not only did this song raise so much money to help but now proven today this song is timeless. The 60’s, 70’s and especially the 80’s had the best of the best and people listening today can’t deny that we had the best music with amazing singers who sang from their heats and their souls. Today’s music is missing the feeling, the heart and the soul with vocals that can touch your souls and without having that it’s just a song being sung and will never be remembered. I absolutely loved your reaction and cried with you because this song touches your heart and your soul.
Not just an important musical effort, but an effort among our global society. This was a phenomenon. This song was aired by every radio station regardless of its featured genre across our nation. People claim to be so socially conscious, now, but this was done 40 years ago. Where is the current generation? When can we hear a common voice from them?
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 cry not only because of all the talent that we used to have, but also because of the sheer kindness and gentleness and humility that shone through in all of them. We simply don't have stars like this anymore. And we seem to have lost the ability to all come together. Our culture is lesser than it used to be. I doubt we can get back to anything like that in my lifetime. And that is the real reason a tear comes to my eye.
I could see the tears blinking back after the first two singers were finished at the beginning. That is what makes you a man, sir. Congratulations!! Now I know you. It is amazing. The world is in the same position now, only worse. Apply this to everything we do.
You are an amazing role model for everyone for sharing your reaction! Thank you for being you! I loved your reaction to Dionne Warwick!! I am blown away when she comes in with such power every single time!! Too many amazing voices to comment on! Just incredible!
I read somewhere that Quincy Jones told everyone or there was a sign on the door to leave their 'egos' at the door lol and I believe they did! Also, I read that everyone came in their limos or fancy cars, and Bruce Springsteen pulled up in his pickup truck! I don't know why, and I can be that fancy girl, no problem, but him doing that(and I was never some superfan)just showed how down to earth he was and it just made me give him mad respect!❤ One more thing I just remembered... I read that out of all those stars, everyone was most excited and nervous to meet Bob Dylan! Interesting tidbit lol!😊
I was thought it was amazing among the soloists that Kim Carnes only has TWO solo words, "when we", and you instantly know who it is. I remember the day it was released every single station debuted it at the same time...EVERYWHERE!!! Incredible. I still have "The Making Of..." video they put out on VHS, hosted by Jane Fonda, with interviews and tons of behind the scenes footage. They did it right after an awards show earlier that night as it was their best shot of ever getting that many huge names together at one time to do it. Historic.
Bruce and stevie the duet you never knew you needed.
True
Should have done a whole duo album for real lol
LIke Dionne Warwick and Willy Nelson's duet, such a beautiful mix.
@@channonskinner50yes
My favorite part is when Cyndi Lauper comes bouncing in… her voice gives me goosebumps every time…
And Kim Carnes!
Mine, too! I also love Huey, especially now that I know he was taking Prince's solo and was super nervous. He killed it!
A funny part in the doc is when they're trying to figure out what's making a rattle on the soundtrack. Turns out it was all the jewelry Cyndi was wearing as she bounced around. So she had to take it off so that she could keep on bouncing.
Me too!!
@@Kieop
I know!! That was funny😂
Dude, the tears are what makes you one of the most genuine ones out here. Thanks for being vulnerable with us. This is the kind of stuff that connects us as human beings.
Great comment. Felt the same
Amen
Right on, WonderMomma! And your magnificent reaction compilations that focus on highlighting such genuine responses allow us to experience so many of those "connecting moments"!
Perfectly said
@@joescott8877 ☺💜
Never again will this level of musical talent be brought together for such a great cause 😢😢 the 80s were a very different time
At this point in my life, I’d go back to the 80’s…
@@cipyah you and me both 😂😂
This is what made the 80s so special, stuff like this. People came together for a greater good.
Exactly! This WAS the 80s! There will NEVER be another! I know everyone says that about their generation, but every reactor I've watched, their favorite is the 80s! That says alot! We could mix it all, like here, which of course was for a great cause, but we had such a variety that was loved by all in the 80s! We loved all of it! So much talent! We just were open to all of it! And we really did have the best of all of it...dance, rock, R&B, ballads, alternative, pop! And we blended it so well right here! Those were the days!
I agree, I prefer 80s music over a lot of music that's played today because it just doesn't have the feel like 80s music does. I love some of today's hits but it'll never top something like this. We need more of this sort of thing today more than ever.
I remember my high school doing the 30-hour famine years in a row to raise money during the Ethiopian crises. I want to hope that schools still do that sort of thing.
Nowadays overrated singers just flexing their luxury for weak minded followers.
As a 48 old i grew up with this song here in switzerland. I am amazed that so many young people do not know this song anymore - i am so old😂
R.I.P. to those who have passed from this group 💔
Mj 😢
I know, so many and I miss them all,
Not mention Huey's hearing loss.
Everytime I hear this song I cry.. even before all these artists started leaving us. The meaning of the song and the intent of its release is just beautiful.
Outside of the Grammys, there has never been so much raw talent in one room at the same time.
Oh, Steve Perry. Always Steve Perry, the one and only ❤
Even in a room of great singers his voice stands out!
I wonder why he didn't have more parts!
@@ruthlafler5622 ❤️🙋🏻♀️
Steve Perry THE VOICE of rock ❤
As soon as Kenny Rogers came in I thought “yup, this man is about to cry!” That was such a dope reaction. I can’t lie, I’ve heard this song a million times and I still tear up, especially when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen started going back and forth. ✌🏾
Stevie and Bruce the duet we didn’t know we needed
Kenny coming in is what hooks me every time. And tho Bruce and Stevie are great, my favorite part is the bridge with Huey Lewis, Cyndi, and Kim Carnes. Cyndi Lauper is just amazing.
I too
Netflix just released a documentary about the making of this song. I am sure you would love it.
Agree. It was very interesting to see most egos set aside for such a beautiful cause! ❤
I watched it, fascinating.
He knows.
It was so good! I think it’s on AppleTV too. What they went through to get all those artists together without anyone else knowing what was going on, was pretty incredible.
fantastic right?
I will forever be grateful for being born at a time when I grew up listening to each and every one of these performers. It was a magical time for music.
I love your honest emotional reaction to this song. It shows that not all hope is lost for mankind.
Awesome Steve Perry!❤
OMG - he was at his finest - both voice and eye candy, sorry -Loved SP
The arrangement of the vocalists, the order they sing in, what lines they sing, who they might be paired with, who to feature, is absolutely brilliant...
This is why you are my favorite reactionist. ❤
The magic of Quincy Jones
Just one great American singer after another. So many moments of greatness.
In another reaction someone said they (Quincy and Lionel I believe) listened to each artist for months, and matched up the ones next to each other with similar harmonies
HUGE shoutout to tom bahler for his MIND! he was in charge of arranging the order of the vocalists and it was such an undertaking and he just nailed it! he understood what voice would complement each other so well and what a pay off! absolutely incredible effort !
Gen X'er here, graduated high school in 1985 when this song came out and when the Live Aid concerts happened that summer. It really can't be overstated how important USA for Africa and Live Aid was to the world and to our generation. It was truly an amazing time to be young! It's great to see someone as young as yourself discover this history and video, and to be as moved by it as we all were then (and still are!). Great reaction! Love your channel, keep up the good work 😊
Preach! My story, too.
Well said! Class of 1986 here. I remember watching the MTV premiere of this, and of course I watched Live Aid from start to finish.
@@willcool713 I mean, right!? '85 was such a huge year for music, was the perfect time to be a teenager. Lucky us! 😊
@@sallyphillips9175 yep same! 😄 My friends and I were glued to MTV for the two days of Live Aid, did not want to miss a second!
Absolutely! I sometimes wish I could live in 1985 forever. Most of the time during the summer my mom could never get me out of our pool, but on July 13, 1985 she couldn't pull me away from the TV. I was utterly transfixed by the Live Aid broadcast. The 80s as a whole was the best decade of music ever.
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 (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
Instrument players
• John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement
• David Paich - synthesizers
• Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
• Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming
• Paulinho da Costa - percussion
• Louis Johnson - synth bass
• Michael Omartian - keyboards
• Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
• John Robinson - drums
THANKS FOR SHARING ❤ IT 💋
I appreciate the way music makes you feel. Never be embarrassed by it.
@SalvoG please don't get embarrassed for showing how compassionate you are about this song.. the words and how it was sung hits your heart and gives goosebumps.. it was such a sad time back then .. USA and uk (band aid) did everything they could to help Africa. both songs were brilliantly worded and put together beautifully... sadly a lot of these musical artist are no longer with us.. but boy they have left a mark on this world..
I tear up every time I watch this too. So many legends who checked their egos at the door for such a worthy cause.
Tear-worthy song. It was a beautiful moment in music history. It makes me sad now because we’ve lost so many of these bright stars. 😢
When a song moves you to tears...mission accomplished. Salvatore gets it.
Agreed. When a song like "Sun City" gives you goose bumps... mission also accomplished.
I still get chills listening to this song and it's been 40 years since I first heard it. I was 10 when this came out. This was like every top artist on the radio coming together for one special event. It was such an event and raised so much awareness for the famine in Africa. Once in a lifetime collaboration. Fantastic reaction. Thanks for sharing.
I cried the first time I heard it, and I'm crying now. Great song, great cause and a GREAT reaction. Thank you.
You voting for Trump? Hope so...
Yeah me to 😭❤
Same! Good tears, of course!
Beautiful song. Wonderful reaction. The world needs more of this.
80s and 90s were the BEST TIMES TO BE ALIVE
It's amazing what music can do to the human heart...
You can't watch this without tears in your eyes
Goosebumps everytime
Same here. I will never forget when this aired. I was still married and I remember my husband and I just spontaneously started slow dancing to it. We sent them $50; it was a lot of money for us back then.
Dude when I saw your tears, I knew you got it!! No one else on here has. Beautiful reaction. You may not know all of the singers, but you understand the impact. Sending you a hug!!
They were told to leave their egos at the door.
Whether they actually did is another story…lol
@@evanhughes1510 Cyndi Lauper was a little over the top, imo.
@@jodij6280 I loved all the contributors with their unique sound, and she just added a little pizazz to a largely anthemic song. (I don't mean anthemic in a bad way!)
yeah but guess who did not leave his ego at the door? Quincy was and still is an egomaniac. Look it up.
Yeah quincy was a lowkey cringy egomaniac@@evanhughes1510
It’s ok buddy! We’ve all reacted like that when hearing this song! It shows how much humanity you have and I love to see it
Man, I remember this so vividly. I can also tell you that the need for this humanitarian effort was very, very real. The images coming out of Africa of starving children were absolutely horrific and utterly heartbreaking. The famine claimed millions of lives. Mad respect to everyone involved in this historic collaboration. Another excellent reaction, sir!
The images were indeed horrific. The fact that there were so many musicians willing to give up partying or sleep after an awards show for this cause shows their honor.
You know, I thought one of my maternal relatives did something good by buying me the cassette tape and a book about USA for Africa. Maybe they did back then. 😊
I think you should watch this again in a year. Everyone in this video was a huge star in their own right!!! It's fun to see the reactions when people recognize all of them.
Right! I recognized more than I would have before I started watching reaction videos three months ago. I'm before the MTV era, so I don't always have faces to go with names. I still "missed" four.
Us x’ers remember this very very well! It was one of the biggest moments of our childhood
That and LiveAid. It was a VERY good year.
This was just a cool song in 1985. Almost 40 years later you realize it’s a masterpiece of monumental talent (songwriters, producers, singers) that will NEVER be matched.
Virtually every moment of this song hits you right in the heart, but that extended back and forth between Wonder and Springsteen is beyond overwhelming.
I remember the debut of this song. Absolutely amazing!
i was 10 when this aired live on tv. growing up back then was magical ✨️
You are a wonderful young man. I love your reaction and thank you for not interrupting!
Bless you
If you look closely, you can see a tear in Springsteen's eye, which just kills me.
Why did he have a tear?
@@hannahboucher4875 emotional?
@@jons.105time stamp?
@@Carchar_25 Right around the 9:00 mark
This was such a huge humanitarian effort. Bless them all.
Beautiful song.
I was nearing 30 yr old at that time. The world seemed to be heading in a beautiful direction. Now when i watch this i cry in sadness for our country.
I grew up in 80s and those years were the best for music. And we can still sing this after 40 years looking at the hole world today.
There was so much talent in that room, but damn, Steve Perry has some pipes!
Wow, one of the best videos I’ve ever watched . Your emotions proves your human . It always bring a tear to my eye
Decent song in it's own right. The FUN starts when you try to identify as many as you can.
On a personal note... Cyndi Lauper is my favorite cameo.
Stevie Wonder is mine.
still wondering what Dan Ackroid was doing in there
Cyndi and Dionne. My favorite duo is Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen
Blues Brothers... @@stevemkauffman
Great reaction!! I’m 52 and was 13 when this song came out. My husband is 57. We just watched the Netflix documentary and i cried my eyes out. In 1985, EVERYONE DONATED, even those who had little money to give.
The images we all saw on tv of children dying by the hour in Ethiopia of starvation brought us to tears and united the entire country!!
Only other time i saw unity that intense and love for your neighbor was after 9/11. I don’t know how things have gotten so bad but my son will never know what it was like growing up in a time like the 80’s. Rest in eternal peace to the legends who’ve passed on. This song will forever be close to my heart. Thank you for the beautiful reaction
I remember this coming out. I'm in my late 40s and I still tear up every time I hear it. Powerful songs just do that to us.
Quincy Jones had taped a note to the door that said check your egos at the door. Apparently everyone did. It was such a special moment.
A group of artists re-recorded it for Haiti in 2010. There have been some Canadian artists that do their own songs, Wavin Flag in 2010 for Haiti by Young Artists for Haiti, and in 1985 by Northern Lights with a song called Tears are Not enough.
I can't hear this one without tearing up. March of 1985. I was a young lad of 19 in basic training for the U.S. Navy when it was released. The song ran all summer. It was kind of the soundtrack of that year. It was conceived by giants and performed by a who's-who of stars, a snapshot of the biggest talent of the time.
Tears throughout but when Ray Charles took his solo it broke me. It's been 40 years and it is a once in a lifetime moment.
As a teacher, seeing our choir sing this song was equally as tear-inducing. But the talent on display here will never be matched. They don’t make em like they used to.
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
I cry every time I hear this. Makes me wish I was 20 again…times seemed simpler….
Such a simple message, yet so profound.
There are no artists today that compare to this group
I was 20 too. This and LiveAid just a couple months was incredible.
I will
Forever be an Elvis fan, but I’m not sure anyone in this planet could sing better than Stevie Wonder. Man that guy can belt it out. 💙
I can remember watching this when it came out. I was six and it has never EVER left my consciousness. I remember exactly where I was sitting - everything. I absolutely adore these artists as they were big names when I was growing up - but I especially love Stevie Wonder. He is seriously talented - such a unique voice and cadence, when he sings you go somewhere really beautiful.
Glad you enjoyed this video!
Do you know how many albums has been sold with all these idols millions and millions .It's ok to show your emotion we are all in the same place when we listen to this gem . Never seen this again after years and years . Thank you for looking at this gem .
It touched your soul little brother…..
It's amazing what a group of amazingly talented singers can do when leave their egos at the door na d perform selflessly/
I feel so lucky I got to grow up in the 70's & 80's and see these artists live and experience it when it was happening. It was the best time for music
No matter how many times I've watched this video since the day of its much anticipated and highly hyped release, I still get choked up. It is a true masterpiece in every sense. I've seen many behind the scenes, and many, many reactions and my man, I have to say YOURS is the one that touched me the most. Thank you.
Your reaction shows that you actually listened and felt the entire power of that song. Such an amazing song.
This always brings a lump in my throat. these singers are so extremely beautiful. Its never been needed like it is now. in 2024
You're reaction to this video shows you're true connection to lyrics, memories and the hope for mankind. I love to watch your selection of solid musical choices of real talent!! 😊
❤❤ You've just experienced the SOUND of UNITY ❤❤
I am surprised you hadn't reacted to this before, SalvoG. For those of us older people that were in our 30s in the 80s this song and artists evokes so much emotion. You had to be there. There are so many special people in that room. Never get tired of hearing this again.
I was 20 and had forgotten the artists that had participated. It was a treat to be reminded.
I cry every time I watch this & I’ve seen/heard it hundreds of times. 🥰🥺
uughh looveeee your reaction man!! and i knoooow you're definitely going to appreciate Steve Perry's part! thanks for that preview :D
The journey Man legend perry forever The Golden voice The Big one oregenality absolutely amazing man ❤❤❤❤❤
I really love watching your reaction videos to songs. But i must say your reaction to this one is the most genuine ive ever seen so far to this song and i thank you for that. You made me tear up too!
The world knew Africa needed help. These artists came together unlike today
Africa did not need help.
Ethiopia, in Africa, needed the help.
I was 18 and working in a record store in L.A. when this came out, and it was INSANE how many records were flying out the door (and how many people bought multiple copies). Directly donating to a cause wasn't the easiest thing to do back then, so a lot of people just decided to donate more and gave the records away (7-inch singles cost $1.69) to whomever may have wanted them. Unlike most songs, it wasn't really about wanting to hear it (because it was LITERALLY on the radio every two seconds and you couldn't miss the video on the channels that played videos if you tried lol).
WOWZA!!! I'm so happy I just came upon this one!! I can still remember the exact moment I first song, right after it was released. I cried then, and I'm crying now. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE!!
This, and Band-Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas " are both such 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤
Artists who participated in the music project "USA for Africa":
Dan Aykroyd (the only Canadian on the list, and one of two non-American performers)
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Kim Carnes
Ray Charles
Bob Dylan
Sheila I.
Bob Geldof (the only Irishman on the list, and one of two non-American performers)
Hall & Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates)
James Ingram
Jermaine Jackson
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Michael Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Al Jarreau
Waylon Jennings
Billy Joel
Cyndi Lauper
Huey Lewis and the News
Kenny Loggins
Bette Midler
Willie Nelson
Geoffrey Osborne
David Paich
Steve Perry
The Pointer Sisters
Steve Porcaro
Kenny Rogers
Diana Ross
Lionel Richie
Smokey Robinson
Paul Simon
Bruce Springsteen
Tina Turner
Dionne Warwick
Stevie Wonder
Just legends of the 20th century! ✌✌✌🤩🤩🤩🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That makes three people on the track not from the US. The third is percussionist Paulinho da Costa from Brazil.
Also, Dan Aykroyd may be from Ottawa, Ontario, but Elwood Blues is a Calumet City, Illinois boy. 😉
I don't know his name, but I recognized the lead singer from Foreigner on the back line too. 😊
Bob Geldof is the reason this song and Live Aid came to be, cos he started the whole thing with Band Aid and "Do They Know It's Christmas." That's a similar song by the era's most popular U.K. artists.
@@Jerralyng49Steve Perry is who you’re thinking of and he is in the list above.
@@Jerralyng49Back row, between Harry Belafonte and Sean Hopper? That's Bob Geldof. Or are you mistaking Lindsey Buckingham for either Lou Gramm or Mick Jones?
It's impossible to listen to this without emotion. Thank you Salvo for your beautiful reaction.🤍
This Year I become 60 Years old, but whenever I hear this song, I have tears running down my Cheeks.
Neverever you will get so many Legends of Music in one Room again
We have lost so many of them. This came out when I was 10. We sang it in school. Makes me sad to see all of them. There has never been another gathering of so many artists since. Beautiful reaction! ❤
eu choro toda vez também, I cry every time I see it! Congratulations, greetings from Brazil, beijinhos....
I was in 5th grade when this song was at its height of popularity. It was EVERYWHERE. We even did this thing where all the kids in school held hands and I think supposedly everybody who took part held hands, stretching all across The United States! This song brings me right back there to the elementary school playground every time I hear it. 🥰
Same Emotion.
Don't Know Why.
Just Tears Drop
I know, right? It’s just so all-around beautiful and moving, you can’t help it.
I have watched over a dozen reactions to this video, yours is the most sincere and authentic, frankly it was beautiful! Thanks
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Full star ensemble, for sure. Never to be duplicated. Ever.
Your reaction was the reaction that was felt when it was released. I appreciate you being real and sharing.
Music is crazy. It moves you when you least expect it to. Whether it’s goosebumps, tears, laughter. A song you’ve never heard or a song you’ve heard a million times. Your passion for music is awesome don’t ever lose it.
I love that you wear your heart on your sleeve, great song ❤️❤️❤️
I was fortunate to be in my teens when Band Aid happened, then this song, then the mega Live Aid concert. 80’s were an awesome time musically!! 🐨🐨🐨🇦🇺
There will never be music like this ever again not only did this song raise so much money to help but now proven today this song is timeless. The 60’s, 70’s and especially the 80’s had the best of the best and people listening today can’t deny that we had the best music with amazing singers who sang from their heats and their souls. Today’s music is missing the feeling, the heart and the soul with vocals that can touch your souls and without having that it’s just a song being sung and will never be remembered. I absolutely loved your reaction and cried with you because this song touches your heart and your soul.
Not just an important musical effort, but an effort among our global society. This was a phenomenon. This song was aired by every radio station regardless of its featured genre across our nation. People claim to be so socially conscious, now, but this was done 40 years ago. Where is the current generation? When can we hear a common voice from them?
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 cry not only because of all the talent that we used to have, but also because of the sheer kindness and gentleness and humility that shone through in all of them. We simply don't have stars like this anymore. And we seem to have lost the ability to all come together. Our culture is lesser than it used to be. I doubt we can get back to anything like that in my lifetime. And that is the real reason a tear comes to my eye.
I could see the tears blinking back after the first two singers were finished at the beginning. That is what makes you a man, sir. Congratulations!! Now I know you. It is amazing. The world is in the same position now, only worse. Apply this to everything we do.
You are an amazing role model for everyone for sharing your reaction! Thank you for being you!
I loved your reaction to Dionne Warwick!! I am blown away when she comes in with such power every single time!!
Too many amazing voices to comment on! Just incredible!
Such an epic song and time! ❤
I read somewhere that Quincy Jones told everyone or there was a sign on the door to leave their 'egos' at the door lol and I believe they did!
Also, I read that everyone came in their limos or fancy cars, and Bruce Springsteen pulled up in his pickup truck!
I don't know why, and I can be that fancy girl, no problem, but him doing that(and I was never some superfan)just showed how down to earth he was and it just made me give him mad respect!❤
One more thing I just remembered... I read that out of all those stars, everyone was most excited and nervous to meet Bob Dylan! Interesting tidbit lol!😊
Salvo, have you done a reaction to: That's What Friends Are For? With Dionne, Elton, Gladys & Stevie? You will love it! ♥
You are something else, young man... as touching and real as this song..
I was thought it was amazing among the soloists that Kim Carnes only has TWO solo words, "when we", and you instantly know who it is. I remember the day it was released every single station debuted it at the same time...EVERYWHERE!!! Incredible. I still have "The Making Of..." video they put out on VHS, hosted by Jane Fonda, with interviews and tons of behind the scenes footage. They did it right after an awards show earlier that night as it was their best shot of ever getting that many huge names together at one time to do it. Historic.
His tears brought me to tears.