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This reaction felt like the final exam to see how much you have learned since making this channel. A*
Totally :))
It really did have that vibe! As an 80s kid, I feel so proud of him 😁
Hahaha that's what I was thinking.
Or like a kid seeing what Santa brought him for Christmas.
@@oaktree1628 - Especially when he sees Michael Jackson for the first time. His face lights up like it's the best thing he's ever seen!
The soloists in order: 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 Springstein, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles. Most of the singers are still alive. Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson and June Pointer are the only ones deceased as far as I know.
At the end of the video is a complete list of everyone in the room.
Lindsey Buckingham was also there at the end:)
Harry Belafonte is always missed
@@mercury3219 Harry didn't sing lead.
@@paulaleckey1968 Pointer sisters Sheila E
“Who is that?” was the great Ms. Diana Ross imo one of the great voices of the 20th century, originally the lead singer of The Supremes.
I'm so crushing on her in this video haha, such a beauty
I'm shocked at how many reactions to this that people don't know who she is.....
They literally all came together and recorded this song without practice overnight that's why they were all looking at paper because they hadn't memorized any of it. Super talent
Plus they were told to leave their egos at the door.
Yup!!!!! We have always been more united than the media leads us to believe. This musically release was MAGIC and EVERYONE supported it and loved it!! Great memories, I remember the day it was released.
This was after the Grammys. A sign above the door where they entered said "check egos at the door." This video was played so frequently on MTV!
@@dawngeisler6393it was, actually, after the Amercan Music Awards to be exact.
Stevie and Bruce....the duet we didn't know we needed.
Closest I've ever had to a duet with Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, which I always thought would have been extra groovy.
And Bruce had the flu & still turned up & produced
oh i knew
All the duets and harmonies are spot on. Who'd have though Dionne Warwick and Willie Nelson would sound so good together, or Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers.
Two powerful voices for a good cause...
I’m impressed how quickly you’re naming these artists. You’ve learned your lesson well, Grasshopper.
😀😀😀
Haha I was thinking the same. He's young as shit but knows all these people. Very impressive
ah grasshopper wise words
I'm still weirded out after all these years and I see Dan Aykroyd in the back row. lol
😂, now snatch the pearl from my hand grasshopper!! 😂
Michael Jackson left such a gapping hole in this world when he passed 😢 I’ll miss him till the day I die ❣️
@josh whatever ..
Amen
@@suzyq4982 really… Michael was dealt a horrible hand. Exposed to sex and drugs at a single digit age. He loved kids.. but he didn’t LOVE them… people are fucked
True legend he was and fake victims they were. The courts sorted that out now didn't they!!
Me too.. I listen to him everyday #mjinnocent
That Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen combination is absolutely incredible!! Two very unique and powerful voices combining to create something beautiful. Breathtaking!!
Side note: Please take a moment to respect those artists who helped perform this song who are sadly no longer with us. God speed, and thank you for the music!
🥀🥀🙏🙏🙏🥀🥀
Apos isso, Bruce fez muito sucesso aqui no Brasil ...veio para o Rock in Rio💕🎶
The duets are all so cool, and on the whole, very different styles of artists. Paul/Kenny, Tina/Billy, Dionne/Willie, Huey/Cyndi/Kim: none of them should really work, but they're all magnificent.
Let me tell you something, brother. I'm 60 yrs old. I was there watching MTV the day this video aired back in 1985, and it was awesome seeing all these superstars together, jamming for a great cause. I haven't seen this video in several decades, and this brings back lots of happy memories. I want to thank you, because I never had any children, but seeing your expression on this reaction video makes me feel like a proud father seeing his kid opening presents on Christmas Day for the first time! Thank you for these reaction videos. I'm enjoying them all!
Speaking of Christmas Day: Do they know it's Christmas by Band Aid, which culminated in Live Aid. Aka where Queen amazed the world. Probably the one other time with tons of singers like this, the type who had staying power across the decades.
A year before I was born but I know it well & it NEVER gets old!!
❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜
I remember seeing this when I was a kid. Haven't seen this since. I actually forgot all about it until I saw this.
It was HUGE !! It was so exciting. I listened to
it so many times after recording it on a tape from the radio… only got to see the video when I was lucky to catch it on “Friday Night Videos”. I didn’t have MTV, grew up on a farm so no cable just three channels :). I also bought the piano sheet music lol to play it on repeat and imitate every single voice!
It’s an instant difference between the 80s and today … I couldn’t just pull up the video online and “watch on repeat” … it was mostly not possible and a huge effort! Made this with all these stars so special … to catch the video and see them all was pure LUCK.
At slumber parties we would play it over and over and then put on a performance where we split up the parts and played the part of each musical star. A WONDERFUL and very memorable part of my childhood- this song.
Adore your comment about being proud and excited for him while he reacts and recognizes so many people :) just lovely!
This was Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones getting everyone who was anyone in the music business at the time to donate their talent on a record where all the proceeds would go to help feed people in Africa.
So much SOUL in one room!!
no it was Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox UK December 1984 Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones just copied it with the USA acts
Giving Cyndi Lauper the peak vocals in the middle of the song is the best decision they made! She was fire
This song is proof, that you can take amazing singers from different genres, different singing styles, different vocal abilities, different music abilities, different backgrounds, different races, different levels of success, & more than likely different points of view, yet when put together, for a cause that is dear to their hearts, there is absolutely *NO* difference whatsoever!!! 💗 **THIS SONG IS PURE MAGIC, & STILL GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS** 💗
I agree with you 100%. I read somewhere, that John Denver very much wanted to be a part of this, but was not asked to join these other great voices. If they had wanted to include all possible great voices at the time, mid-1980s; then, including John Denver would have made perfect sense. It was said by someone close to John Denver, it hurt him the rest of his life not to be asked to be included.
@@kayblock-bourghs8285 Oh, I am so sad to hear this, and never had any idea? Do you know why he was not asked, as I agree with you, he would have been an amazing addition 💓💓💓
@@sandyleewhite It's been quite a while since I read about it. I believe John Denver's management contacted someone, who was arranging for the singers to participate. I think they were told, that his voice & style of music wouldn't fit this song. It's such a shame, because they did include such a variety of singers. To me, even if they didn't give him a solo spot, he certainly should have been with the others for group choral parts.
@@kayblock-bourghs8285 I really don't understand that, if that was their reasoning, because there are Country & Folk singers in this song? It really is a shame though, because John Denver along with Karen Carpenter, have the most organic, natural, and beautiful voices, that I feel would be an amazing addition to any song......RIP John Denver, we miss you, and your golden voice 💖💖💖
We Need A Song For The Stress In This Country/ The World Today!
Something That Feel Good And Reminds Us All That We Are All Truly One!
Like This Song Did!
Your reaction to Bruce and Michael was like a little kid at Christmas
For me, it was the Bruce and Stevie combo. I remember thinking that this was the best idea in the world, because if I wasn't a fan of certain artists already, I became one.
Yeah I agree lol. Especially his reaction to Bruce
Bruce the BOSS' voice gives me goosebumps!
@@fhogzbarrera5207 it gave me goosebumps too. His voice is so powerful and he was so so hot too 😆 I haven’t listened to that song in many years and I’ve been for some reason listening to it a lot now and I don’t get tired of listening to it especially the BOSS
Having seen Bruce live, those parts give me goosebumps! Awesome combo!
I love this guy and how he respects the older artists
Me to. Great personality
I agree.
LOL Some 35 years later and it still makes me laugh that when they do the shots of the choir, you see all these legendary singers....and Dan Akroyd 😆
My favorite part of the song though is when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are bouncing off of each other towards the end, though. Stevie's perfectly silky smooth voice contrasts so well with Bruce's "whiskey poured over gravel" growl. It works perfectly.
I wondered why he was there then read that Blues Bros was why… never seen it but I figure he sang in it 🧐
The Stevie-Bruce parts gave me goosebumps "back then" and still today. I'm grateful that all these artists gave their time and talent to get together on the SAME day. 💖
Bruce's parts are incredible. He comes in and gives you chills!
This song was the musical equivalent of the Portals scene from Avengers: Endgame. The total star power in that room was unprecedented.
So true! Same feeling too. Everytime I watch this video I get goose bumps.
Both made me happy cry :')
I'm crying, it was so beautiful, brings back so many memories and the people that aren't here anymore.
@@Kerppu68 am I the only person who doesn't believe in the illuminati?
Legends, all of them. A very important moment in American History! New generations need to hear this piece of unity music! We are all one! Period!
Yes we are all one ... but some are much much much richer than everyone else and could wipe out world poverty without it denting their bank balance but instead they sing along in their self congratulatory way 'oh look at us we have given an hour of our time to record this fabulous song to get the poor people to buy the record to end hunger' ... and yet it still goes on ....
@@euronick61 come on youre blaming these artists for that? They are not the scummy faceless greedy soulless corporations and corrupted politicians running this planet
Love his reaction to this video. He has learned so much about 80's music, to recognize so many faces and voices, I am impressed.
Made me cry even after all these years. We did try, we are still trying...
Maybe I commented this before, but did anybody recognize Harry Belafonte in the last row of the choir... He was also one of the GOAT. His daughter also!!!
Please respect them!!!
Only Quincy Jones could get these great artists together. They had a sign posted “ leave your ego at the door”.
Actually was Michael Jackson that convinced then to join... Quincy Jones achieve to make then all be humble and sing just parts of the music and backing vocals...
Which is why Prince isn't in it. He wanted his own singing booth.
@@noless I disn't k ow that... But he has a song on the disk... In a way, he participated...
From what I have read Prince wasn't much on these group things..but he did contribute to the overall project..
The 80s was an amazing time for music. My favorite Christmas song is "do they know it's Christmas time" by band aid. It has all the greats and it's an amazing message.
I remember when this came out. It felt like we COULD all make a difference. I miss those days.❤️
its been downhill since the 80s....its a different world
This is one that can never be repeated! So many iconic artists together here. Sadly some aren’t with us anymore. This is a treasure & a gift to us all ♥️ talent overload!!!
_"Sadly some aren’t with us anymore"_
They've joined the ones already mentioned in "Rock and Roll Heaven" and now it's really got one hell of a band.
missgmomac: I saw Harry Belafonte toward the end! Love him!
coco d Hi yes I noticed that, I also love him. I also noticed Dan Aykroyd which surprised me because he wasn’t a singer but he did sing as in The blues brothers. Just so many talented artists together. ✌🏻
WmTRiker Hi, you really nailed it on that! It’s amazing to see them all together performing. We still have some awesome singers but I don’t think they could pull it off with all the legalities & contracts etc. things are so different now than they were then. ✌🏻
@@WmTRiker 🥺😔💔
That has to be the greatest choir ever assembled.
If there's a heaven and hell, there's probably an incredible choir and backing band in both.
Check out Do They Know It's Christmas
I can't tell you how moved I was watching your reaction. Im 48. I remember when they did this. And to see someone your age truly appreciate the talent of the musicians and the importance of the cause. BTW they did redid it more recently. Jaime Fox put it together. Has all recent artists in it. It is good as well.
In the long history of music, there has never been a collection of iconic singers performing together like this. This was a one time event that cannot be duplicated again in our lifetimes, nor in lifetimes to come...This is the performance that should be put in a time capsule to be savored by those who come after us.
When this song was released all of the radio stations played it simultaneously...magic!
I remember that!
TV and radio Worldwide! I’ve been trying to find a video or something where it’s documented online. Since it was in ‘85 though, I’m not having much luck. 😕
We had 4 radios in different parts of our house tuned to different stations when they all played this song...we cranked them all up! When it was over, we went outside, and almost all of our neighbors were out talking about it, too. Amazing.
That's what I miss about life before social media
@@sp8813 social media = no synchronization? .. what
There were so many famous people and some who were use to special treatment. That there was a sign at the entrance to the studio say "check your ego at the door". But they turned out an amazing song.
I can never listen to the song all the way through without replaying Cyndi Lauper’s solo atleast 5 times or so…such a timeless one of a kind voice!
So refreshing to see a young person who recognizes the legends
The artists were all told to “check their egos at the door.”
And they did....
@@gregorydavid7755 Except Prince, who refused the project altogether...
@@daedalron with a name "Prince' I'm not suprised
This was a BIG thing when it came out. Still blesses my heart. People coming together in unity. My God the voices here. So great to see you watch this. ❤🗺❤ There is but one race... the human race.
I love Ray Charles’s voice.
This was a joy to watch your surprise every time a different icon starts singing. “Paul? Kenny?” This came out when I was nine and I did not know half of the singers but they are the most iconic voices of the 80’s. I’m glad you liked this one.
No egos, No pretentions, No need to be the center of attention, Just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply, for compassion & love ❤️
I was noticing that the whole video, none of them seem concerned about themselves or singing to impress anyone. If they took modern popular artists and did this, I don't know if they'd be able to put their egos aside.
@@jordanhester4821 It's sad to admit, however, I think you are right, with the majority of modern day artists......
Well it's great publicity too
There were plenty of egos around then too. That's one of the things that made this stand out. You couldn't have put a similar package together for a commercial project at gunpoint.
It's quite emotional isn't it, seeing everyone singing their hearts out like that 💖
Even more emotional in my older years than it was back then🌸
Exactly. What happened to us? We are so divided now. It didn’t feel that way in the 80’s. Anybody got a time machine. I’m down for going back.
@@ceciliaramos2280 wait for me!
And the unity n appreciation for each other😁👋👋👋👋
I love how much you liked the Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen part as it was improved. After everyone left they realized the length wasn't long enough and guy had Stevie's number on hand so he called him into the studio and Bruce was close enough he came back and they adlibed that part and stuck it into the song to extend it to the right length.
I never knew this, thanks!👍
My favorite part, this one and Cindy Lauper. Both give me chills every time 🙌🏾
I can't be sure... I wasn't there... but to my ears, after watching the documentary.... it sounds like they may have also improved Kenny, and AL.... In the documentary.... each take Kenny sounded like he needed to clear his throat...and each time they went around rehearsing I never heard THIS version (in this video) from Kenny or AL in the documetary... Same with Stevie... (but as you said they improved that by bringing him back in.)
This is your best reaction ever! Always makes me smile and emotional seeing others react for the very first time. We'll never see such legends together ever again. We're all blessed to see this really. Thank you my brother...Bruce and Stevie is legendary baby.
michael Jackson has voice of angels..RIP
Stevie and Bruce moving in for the kill at the end.
agreed
Yeah but they all held their own, Ray Charles, James Ingram, and I have to admit, even Bob Dylan.
@@mrdandrea James Ingram never gets the recognition he deserves. He killed it.
I just found out today that that last long bit of Stevie and Springstreen was because when they were wrapped, Quincy Jones realized they didn't have enough tape for the entire video, and they stayed behind to help out. I think Bruce was already gone but turned around and went back in to help anyway. Stevie is even wearing different clothes than in the rest of the video. The passion, man.
definitely.....they were amazing together in that duet.....
This song makes me emotional every time. So many artists from all different backgrounds and genres coming together to make this beautiful song. It was amazing.🥰
I'll never forget when this came out. It was good times back then. I love your joy for music!
This song had ALMOST everyone who mattered at that moment in time
Prince turned it down
In america ;-; don't enforce the american stereotype where they use the word "world" like it's isolated in america 🤣🤣
DarkHero america is faaaar from the only country that has done something like this. This song just so happens to have remained more popular.
Except for the song that inspired this song. The original song to raise money for Africa. "Do they know it's Christmas". Link below if you haven't heard it ua-cam.com/video/bjQzJAKxTrE/v-deo.html
DarkHero Don’t be so insular, mate. It’s a very unattractive quality. If it wasn’t for Bob and Midge this song would never have been thought of, let alone seen the light of day. ☮️
You get a thumbs up just for being able to identify so many of the talents. Challenge: identify and react to the rest.
I remember the day this came out. And I was sitting in my car, listening, getting goosebumps and it still moves me. EVERYONE REMEMBERS MICHAEL JACKSON!❤❤🎵🎼🎶
Oh my, Javonne! Your reaction videos are priceless and uplifting! You really know how to appreciate the music of yester-years! Keep pumping them out! God! I appreciate you so much as a 65 years young woman from Montana!
The girl you didn't recognize after Michael Jackson was Diana Ross.
The guy with funky voice was Bob Dylan. Lol
The last two men you didn't recognise singing were James Ingram with the beard, and the legend Ray Charles with the sunglasses & red shirt. You definitely need to do 'Ray Charles - Hit the road Jack on Saturday Live 1996'
Or anytime he sang America the Beautiful
And the late James Ingram, with his whiskey voice!
My man Ray Charles... Night time is the Right time! Check it out
I can also watch this video over and over, even after all these years. I love your reaction. I wouldn't mind a repeat reaction from you two years later. Thank you for all your reactions!
They need a song like this today with all that's going on.They paired Stevie and Bruce perfectly. They knocked it out the ball park
If Elvis was alive in 1985 it would have been great to see him in there. Karen Carpenter also
I was just thinking I'm sure the Carpenters would have been there had Karen survived. That voice! I'm just as sure about Elvis and I mean absolutely no disrespect to him but Carpenters were more in my timeframe and Karen was a beast on those drums too.
R.I.P. to BOTH! ❤
Yes it would Jim Hendrix
There's also Do They Know it's Christmas by Band Aid (UK musicians); and Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights (Canadian musicians)
The latter is a good one. I think Bryan Adams co-wrote it if I'm not mistaken.
YAAAS!!!
Yep check out Band Aid!
I added a link for Northern Lights in my comment. I did not see your comment. I also added a link for Hear N' Aid (metal's contribution).
Paul Perri Thanks, Paul! I look forward to checking it out! 👍👍👍💖🇨🇦
I have watched at least 25 Reactions to _We Are the World_ and yours wins the prize for knowing the most singers. The way your eyes and face lit up brought me so much joy. Thank you for doing this Reaction... from a 60-year old grandma who saw the debut on MTV.
Finally a kid with fine taste of music. Congratulations, love your reaction, I wish more young people learn about this truly gifted and talented artist
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this one. God rest M.J.'s soul, must do some of his music. He truly was great.
i wondered if MJ did! and Lionel Richie, too
Michael Jackson was in a class of his own. God bless him!
@@karenduguid3943 Maybe with Elvis and Freddie...
@@DramaQueenMalena They're too old for him.
@hee hee I never heard it! would love to!
It is nice to see a young man like him enjoy the music that I grew up on and the feel the same feelings we used to feel back in the day
Exactly. I loved the 80s. I was 11 when this song came out in 1985
Your first "who's that" was James Ingram. People are always sleeping on him but he has one of the best voices ever
3:37 i got the same reaction when i heard Bruce come in hitting us with that first"we are the world" hahaha 😂💖
Diana Ross is the woman singer you didn't know who was singing with Michael Jackson. CHECK HER OUT FOR SURE!!!
Al Jareau was the other you didn't know
If he watches the show "Black-ish", that's the mom on the show's mom!
Definitely check her out-
Diana Ross of The Supremes. Check out some of her solo hits, such as Upside Down, I'm Coming Out, and Chain Reaction.
Touch Me In The Morning a good place to start with for Diana Ross
Man we were so together back in them days , it’s a shame what’s going on now !
We were! Watching this I miss those days and realize how far backward we’ve gone and it makes me sad. Everyone was accepted... no matter race, color or creed.
What are you talking about? Not long ago, people were separated by color, use of n word was much more common. I don't see how things are any worse now, just more obvious with the technology today.
The problem is we’ve been infiltrated by communists since the 60s and now they have their fruit. Divide and conquer.
😭😊😍😎
@@TheMirixboy Exactly right @dot! Remember they didn't arrest the cops because they saw the film, they arrested cops because we saw the film! Things are and will get better! I still believe in Humanity.
I wish 😂 we could have this blessed song work for all the world to this generation ❤️🙏🤗😇!!!
this guy's a real music junkie! he recognized the most people out of anyone i've seen react to this! 🔥💯
Don't forget to recognize Quincy Jones, the director and producer of this. His career spans everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. A true talent. Some of those you didn't recognize: Diana Ross, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Bob Dylan, Hall and Oats, James Ingram, Al Jarreau. You got a lot of them though
Not sure if he recognized the great Ray Charles either (older black guy w/ the glasses). What a lineup!
CYNDI Lauper
And Cyndi just kills her part. I remember the first time I saw this i was a teenager & I cried from just the magnitude of the artist and the message. Every single singer blew me awayyyy....
And
fabulous Harry Belafonte :-)
and there are others who just make backing vocals like MJ´s sister Latoya Jackson...
Easily your best reaction. A year or two ago you wouldn’t of know who any of them were! Great job 👏
The famine in Ethiopia was in 1984 and a charity song was made at Christmas time in the uk called ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Well worth a reaction too. It features lots of British & Irish singers you’ll recognise. As it’s a Christmas song you may want to wait a few months, up to you lol.
The USA for Africa song came out in 1985, the same year as Live Aid.
I don’t know about the US but here in the uk there have been many different charity songs over the years including 3 other versions of Do They Know It’s Christmas?!
Bandaid song blew this song and the Canadian song out of the water.
@craig 22 u nailed it. Felt good to donate, but our money went to terrorists
There was a day when that song was popular that people in cities throughout the US lined streets holding hands and sang the song. It was beautiful
I have loved this song since the first time I heard it years ago. Pure, real talent!❤️
Watching you watch this made me tear up and get chills--was like seeing it for the first time. That's why we love you, Jay!
Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie penned this song, so big congrats to them.
A shame Prince couldn't get over himself and be a part of this. Or the second one.
its mostly mj's work
@@joychuasihan12 Not really......Jackson and Ritchie shared the responsibility; In 1985 Richie wrote “We Are the World” with pop icon Michael Jackson to raise money for African famine relief; the song generated some $50 million in donations and received a Grammy for song of the year.
@@williamjamesayers7719 $63 million on just the single selling. Adjusted for inflation today $153 million
I'm so glad to see how a new generation of people finally see and react to beautiful music 🎶 and understands how music can touch ...human beings and bring people together....as humans and touch hearts 💕....finally ...yes thank you for reacting from your touched heart ♥
You’re an impressive young cat with your music history knowledge. Someone this young to know most of these artists is amazing
Michael & Lionel actually wrote this & Quincy Jones produced it.
Quincy Jones was the director in the video too.
Your face LIT UP when you saw Michael! That gave me such joy! I love that you knew most of the artists. This song gives me chills today still and your interpretation of it hit the nail on the head. I just subscribed!
every time I watch this i cry...this was a MONSTER HIT!!! U HEARD IT EVERYWHERE....A GREAT GREAT SONG...at the end of popular Musics Golden era
THIS is the sound and soul of beautiful UNITY. ❤️
You have to understand this was the night of the Grammy's and after the Grammy's all of these legends went to a studio at the request of Michael , Lionel and or Quincy Jones and made this song that move not only a country but the world. We don't have that today. I'm so glad you and a few others do reactions and experience the music so many of us grew up with . Thank you very much.
That was after American Music Awards ceremony......rest is correct. All night recording song.....and as a part of it we get as well an hour video with Jane Fonda as a presenter of the night recording session. I absolutely love either song and Making of "We are the world". That was truly unique🥰🥰
This song helped to change the direction of my life back in the early ‘80’s. I’ve spent 30 years living and working in Africa as a humanitarian since that time. I still cry when I hear this song! Thank you for playing!
To see you first of all to be able to identify most of these artists is amazing. Seeing your joy throughout this song was beautiful ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you
I was 12 in 1984... I remember the Band Aid "Do they know it's Christmas" song came out... I couldn't get enough of watching it on MTV... then a year later... We are the world... The 80s were amazing
They left the Grammy!s went straight over to do this. They were given their parts and very little rehearsal and were able to achieve this fantastic song .
They had amazing incentive to do it. If they didn't get it on the first take, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles threatened to drive everyone home
It was the American Music Awards.
@@TheKyrix82 None of them got it on the first take. lol
@@shiranuiaensland1442 Ray Charles. But his part was recorded couple days later
@@kaczka53 He only had the chorus, which he already knew from the group recording where the "drive everyone home" joke was said.
Huey Lewis is one of the most underrated singers out there, The Heart of Rock and Roll, I Need a New Drug, Back in Time so many great songs
Hope he reacts to him soon too. ☺
Happy to be stuck with you and My favorite: DO You Believe In Love! I crank that waaaay up! Ita a feel good song!
You should react to James Ingram!
Was never a fan...(i was a metal head in the 80's) But youre right...that dude can sing. Great voice.
I don't know how well known it is, but Huey Lewis scored a perfect 800 on the math SAT. Not bad.
I still love this so much after all these years! If you haven’t already, you should watch We Are the World: The Video Event-the documentary they filmed while making the song. Very cool that Quincy Jones got all of these huge talents together to raise so much money for such a worthy cause. 😊
Just imagine sitting in a college cafeteria watching everything stop and all eyes on the one 15in tv when this video comes on. One of those things you never forget as a kid.
Imagine being in the house with Jay and not knowing what he is doing. All you hear is him shouting out names in ecstasy, "Oh Michael, yeah Kenny, that's what I'm talking about. Go!!" Etc, etc...🤣🤣🤣
Lmao
😂😂😂
LMFAO! I was thinking something along those lines!
@Gunnery Sgt Hartman ~
😂🤣 Now, THAT'S a hilarious imagery!! I will be laughing about this the rest of the night 🤣🤣
JayVeeTV is highly entertaining with his reactions, complete with his surprised laughs, expressions and take on what he's hearing.
I keep finding myself wanting to suggest songs I think he'd have fun with, but have no clue where/how to suggest anything ~ so I kick back and find my amusement in his reactions to fun songs like these. 😎
@@kaiakreations I just put requests in the comment section and hope Jay will do it if enough people give a thumbs up. He is usually pretty good about doing requests that way, but you have to be patient. Imagine all the requests he gets, then sorting through artists that will probably block his video, editing, plus doing his normal everyday activities. It usually takes a week or so from request dates till the release of the video. Jay notices who his long time subscribers are, who comments often, and if their requests are usually popular and they have a good taste in music. So request away and he should do it. Good luck
James Ingram he is great also he was one of them singing by himself
James is the singer before Tina Turner.
Quincy Jones is the director!
Yes I loved him✌️
The sheer talent and star power in that room was unparalleled, it’s sad we don’t have those kind of performers today. I prefer Do They Know It’s Christmas and the UK artists but there’s no denying the number of legends on this song.
A time when michael wasn't being hated on by so many and he outshone everyone anyway R.I.P king of pop
I get chills EVERY TIME I hear this song, and sometimes it brings me to tears. Great musicians❤️❤️❤️. They all look like they are having a great time, so much fun❤️❤️❤️
Im crying! But it's stress release after Hurricane Sally past couple days!
It just saddens me to what the world has become this song should make us remember every lyric of this song on what love really looks like
It still brings tears to my eye's when I see this. We need something like this again to help heal this messed up planet!
Hi Jay, I'm watching your reaction to We are the World 🌍 from over a year ago and as far as concerned your reaction out beats all the rest. I love your sincere enthusiasm of listening and reacting to each artist here, and giving your honest opinion of each. More importantly Jay, YOU MY FRIEND HAVE NOT ONE OUNCE OF RACISM IN YOUR BLOOD, and that young man is what great men are made of!! Thank you for your awesome reaction, you seriously brought to my heart pure happiness and joy. 🎶🎶🎶
Haven't heard that one in ages now ... thanks for the reaction.
Artists in their order:
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
Quincy Jones -- conductor
This was conducted when we were the greatest country in the world. Willing to help other countries, That is when America was Great.
You're so right i remember when this song came out still listen to it
America hasn't been the greatest country since the 60s. It currently sits at 28th best which is really poor when you consider there are 31 first world countries. Source: www.socialprogress.org/?code=USA . Almost the greatest again...if you count from the bottom.
No country can seriously claim to be the greatest in the world when it does not even look after the health of its own people properly and that applied to America even prior to the virus.
It just goes to show though that you can brainwash people if you spout nonsense often enough.
AMEN!!!!
before Trump....
The one singing with Michael Jackson on the Chorus is Diana Ross
One of my all time favourite songs. I watch it over and over - so many of my favourite singers - awesome
A very singular, once in a generation, effort for something far greater than self. We had this song playing on the radio non-stop. It was and still is, a blessing to listen to. 🎼 🎤 🎧 🎹 🎸
Quincy Jones wrote, arranged and produced this, with all of the most popular singers at the time. He had only one demand for all of them when they arrived at the studio to make this video: "CHECK YOUR EGO's AT THE DOOR because this is more important than all of us." IOW's no complaints about the size of your parts.
Didn't Lionel Richie and Micahel jackson write it??
Not trying to be a dick here but it was actually written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.
Richie and Jackson wrote it, but Quincy Jones produced and arranged it, and that's him directing the choir at the end.
@@stennieville Thanks for the corrections guys, I knew Q produced and arranged it, and he did tell all of the performers to check their egos at the door. I just assumed he wrote it too, but I stand corrected. Thanks for the feedback and correction, lest anyone be misled.
Quincy Jones didnt wrote anything. It's written by Michael Jackson mostly and Lionel Richie.
You need to check out Band Aid, Do They Know It's Christmas Time.
Yes!! Its is also amazing!!
fun fact : when everybody left, Quincy realised the song was to short so he added a bit of pre recorded Ray Charles and he phoned Stevie Wonder and Bruse Springsteen who came back from their hotels to finish it.........
You will never see this again!
Count your blessings to be able to witness some real love! This is it!