I am a 56 year old man from Germany, like I asked in other reaction videos, am I'm the only one who thinks that this Song, We are the World, should be the World Hymn?. Whenever I hear this song, tears run down my Cheeks, neverer you will find so many Legends of Music in one. Regards to you and all around the world.
I am from Malaysia 54 years old.. It always feels like this song just came out yesterday..so fresh in our mind.. We are so lucky to listen this song 30 ago on cassette tape and vinyl and still lucky to hear it again digitaly..
@@Nightwatchman53 Totally agree. I was never a big Lauper fan when her music came out, but her voice is just so powerful and like Steve Perry she stands out no matter who she is singing with. Similar comment for Bob Dylan, I was never a big fan of his music but with the uniqueness of his voice, I think he and it fit in nicely.
@@mrt4085 she absolutely is a singer. Her album She's So Unusual (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100-"Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Time After Time", "She Bop", and "All Through the Night"-and earned Lauper the Best New Artist award at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985. You may not like her, but she's absolutely a singer
This Song was recorded after the Grammys. That was why they were able to get so many Artists together. There was a sign that was posted in the studio that said "Check Your Ego at The Door." Their were so many Legends there from many different Genres. In The 1980's Artists would appear with many different Artists or write songs for each other. It was truly a Golden Era of Music in the 70's and 80's.
@@glennallen239 Michael Jackson was the only one who did not attend the AMAs that year, opting to instead to go record his parts in the chorus and a scratch lead vocal track for everyone else. Steve Perry was the first to arrive from the ceremony and witnessed MJ in the middle of a take.
I am 58 now. And the 1980s seem like yesterday. Just like this being released. Being in my twenties at that time I went to so many concerts. Saw many of these performers live. It was a great period of music history to live through. I can only hope that another generation will soon be able to enjoy the raw talent as we did then.
Does anyone remember that radio stations all around the world played this song all at the same time one day? I remember, I was in the car listening with my mother when it happened.
Michael Jackson was the only one who carried on writing and recording songs to bring awareness and raise money for many causes. Examples included Man In The Mirror, Heal The World, Earth Song and Cry. in 2001, Michael brought together many major singers for "What More Can I Give", which was released following the September 11 terrorist attacks. I recommend you check that one out.
Not true. The fact is no one in America even considered making this record until they saw the British Band Aid make a record for the Ethiopian famine. Then the rest of the world followed.
John Denver wrote plenty of songs addressing ecology, and other social causes. Of course he did that at a time when it was not the hip, economics driven, thing to do.
The Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen dynamic was absolutely brilliant here. I don't know if it was on accident or on purpose. But between Stevie's melodic exuberance and Bruce's soulful grittiness the duet was one of the best examples of musical dichotomy and stylistic inclusiveness that has ever been recorded. I hope new generations hear it and use it as a blueprint to make more great music including artists of varying styles and genres in their works.
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
The list of artists is as follows: Conductor • Quincy Jones Soloists (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie (the Commodores) • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner (Ike & Tina Turner) • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson (Jackson 5) • Diana Ross (the Supremes) • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen (E Street Band) • Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina) • Steve Perry (Journey) • Daryl Hall (Hall & Oats) • Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis & the News) • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd (the Blues Brothers) • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) • Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis & the News) • Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis & the News) • Sheila E. (The George Duke Band) • Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats) • Bill Gibson (music producer) • Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis & the News) • Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis & the News) • Jackie Jackson (Jackson 5) • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson (Jackson 5) • Randy Jackson (Jackson 5) • Tito Jackson (Jackson 5) • Waylon Jennings (pioneer of the Outlaw Movement in Country music) • Bette Midler • John Oates (Hall & Oats) • Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.) • The Pointer Sisters • Smokey Robinson (the Miracles)
@@kellyanderson7624 perhaps. But there are people who don't know who the Beatles were, or for that matter there are people who don't know Michael Jackson was in a group before his solo career. I won't take anything for granted.
It's just sad that we'll never have this group of incredible singer/song writers that would write a song that encompasses the whole world. This song really breaks my heart. BEAUTIFUL!!
It was an incredible thing. Raised over 60 million and made a big difference in several countries. Quincy Jones reportedly put a sign on the entry saying, "Check your ego at the door." There have been some good collaborations since, but there will never be anything like the first time.
@@alansnow1129 Do you know the story behind it? It’s on UA-cam the behind the scenes. Micheal had put out the invitation to everyone. The is was done and filmed after the 1985 Grammys. Micheal himself said aside from his brothers, sisters and Diana he didn’t know who was going to show up. The night the Grammys was done those who wanted to go jumped in their cars and went to the studio. And stayed their all night recording. *So if Freddy wanted to be there. He would’ve been there.* that’s how you have Dan from Ghostbusters there singing in the chore who is not a singer. The more people that showed they started blended voices together. Everything happened for a reason. These were the people that was to be in the video. Many singers have later stated they regretted not going.
No, you are just fanboying. The whole point of the song was to pit egos aside and create music for a good course. It’s meant to appeal to many people not just Perry fanboys.
Quincy Jones...brought them all together!! Sadly, some have passed away since 1985...Cyndi and Ray was awesome!! Lot of memories back in my college days!! Probably the GREATEST collection of talent ever on a recording!
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
I wonder how many viewers noticed the iconic Harry Belafonte, a GIANT in the struggle for civil rights, & in the Calypso music world, in the background, singing along w/ the choruses. He, along w/ M.J., was one of the primary organizers of the project. I'm sure they would have given him a solo, but, apparently, he must have declined, for whatever reason. Too bad; he has such a distinctive voice.
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
what impresses me even more than the incredible soloists is that the chorus put aside any personal pride/selfishness to come and sing as a backup singer on this without being featured. There are some huge names in the chorus as well as the soloists. Amazing.
Diana Ross, Kenny Rodgers and Steve Perry were the best of a stellar group. This was the 2nd event. The first was Do They Know it's Christmas? in the UK Nov 1984. The third and final was Live Aid, 3 festivals on 3 continents UK, USA and AU
The documentary that shows how that trio figured out exactly how they were going to do that part changed my understanding of what the artists brought to the song.
"I don't see why artists aren't doing this more often..." I'll tell you why. And I'm serious: "They can't." About 90% of today's "artists" are auto-tuned. Not joking. Ariana Grande a rare exception (but her "music" is cah-rap).
We are the world re-recorded in 2010 to help raise money for victims of the earthquake that hit Haiti. A modern touch on a classic jem, i like that version too.
@@gargeebhattacharjee8681 She brought the song to life with such a small part.Nothing was wrong with her pitch and your comparing apple to oranges.Diana Ross not very memorable in the song
There is a "making of" to this video. In it you can see that Kim Carnes was very annoyed with Cindy. Cindy had needed many attempts because she constantly started singing too late. You can also see this well in Kim's facial expression when Cindy starts to sing.
All favorite artists I love so much. R.I.P. Michael Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Al Jurreau, Ray Charles and James Ingram. But this song makes me so emotional, and the fact is, I love 80s music so much. But this song in general, is one of my personal favorites.
I love Bruce Springsteen's voice when he came in with Stevie Wonder. For me he killed it. The man sung like he was giving birth to something inside of him. They all killed it, but Bruce killed it, woke it back up and killed it again!! I love Kenny Rogers voice, Kim Carnes, Cindi Lauper, Stevie, Ray Charles, James Ingram!!!
I've watched this a hundred times and it gets more special each time. Some things I note, seeing each artists distinctiveness come through is tremendous but more importantly note how no one sings over the other, it's truly a choir, "coming together as one". Great reaction, I would recommend making the actual video an inset (or you an inset) and preserve the aspect ratio; that way you don't cut out much content. Thanks for posting!!
It really started with the UK and Bob Geldof who brought together some of the biggest singers in Europe to raise money for world hunger. The single was Do They Know It's Christmas. And yes, there is a video of it. You can see by the barebones setting (it looks like someone's basement). But the singers included Bono from U2, Duran Duran, Wham, Phil collins, Bananarama, Boy George, and Sade to name a few. Geldof would later out together Live Aid, a globally televised live concert that included Queen's immortal performance.
In the 80's, 1985 the best quality of voices from some of the best singers was joined showing US the best human feelings by wonder beautiful sounds from a Marvel souls song. Then was some problems in Africa their people was needing food. And the price of that realy big disc all the money from then up to now is completly for Africa. Was REAL; AMAZING; MARVEL; UNBELIVABLE; but is true. Theres no words enough for describe IT; we only need to open our ears and let the magic happen in our hearts, in our thinks, in our enviroment, in our souls , our bodies... and in all our lifes. In our existence "WE ARE THE WORLD" is a motive for make us feel us proud. Is an album with beautiful idiom for our souls. And from the same album like "WE ARE THE WORLD" I RECOMEND an other beautiful song form the same album; a song with the name of "TEARS ARE NOT ENOUGH" from NOTHERN LIGHTS in the WE ARE THE WORLD OFFICIAL ALBUM OF USA FOR AFRICA.
When Quincy Jones invited all those mega super star musical artists to participate in making this recording for a good cause, he specifically noted in the invitation "check your egos at the door". One superstar who was invited at the time failed to participate was Prince, because of a selfish personal reason. Another superstar who did not participate was Madonna, who would have a conflict with her scheduled concert date at the time of the recording session.
He's selfish because he doesn't want to be on a trashy, overly sappy song? I don't blame him. The main focus should be about helping those in need, not just making a song; the song was just a vehicle. It sounds like Quincy Jones should check his ego.
Solos in order: Lionel Richie Stevie Wonder Paul Simon Kenny Rogers James Ingram (Beauty and the Beast) Tina Turner Billy Joel MJ Diana Ross Dionne Warwick Willie Nelson Al Jarreau Bruce Springsteen Kenny Loggins Steve Perry (Journey) Daryl Hall Huey Lewis Cyndi Lauper Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis' Eyes") Bob Dylan Ray Charles Featured duos at end: Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen James Ingram Ray Charles Other notable singers: LaToya and Jermaine Jackson (MJ's siblings) Harry Bellafonte Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac guitarist/songwriter) Smokey Robinson (Solo career/The Miracles) John Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates)
The song was recorded after the American Music Awards ( not Grammys) which was hosted that evening by Lionel Ritchie. Besides how great this song is and all the performances, the amazing thing to me was that Quincy Jones' production engineer listened to music of all the soloists and decided what lines they were going to sing. Truly amazing as you can hear from the result!
Yes indeed we are the world awesome song and an all star musical artists who lended there voices to a great cause and yes dani more upcoming stars should keep the tradition going and make more music to continue to show the world that they are behind them and be there whenever possible amen.great reaction dani how could anyone not get emotional with a song like that.
The levels this song climbs to by the time we reach the big chorus......this song is tremendous on every level.....I remember when it came out......and here in 2021 I been watching reactions to people hearing it for the first time.....this song is what MUSIC is all about.......this is the greatest generation of musicians and they was here for this song and for so many to go through their own rabbit hole of greatness. I was a kid when this came out....and now I'm older than most of the people in the room at that time....they gave us so much in this one song along.....
Africa was in Famine. This was the USA artists community fundraising song. Canada did one too with their grreat musicians that went out as Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights. England did theirs in Dec, 1984 called Feed the World. You could react to these as well for their greatness and effort. We had heart. I manned a phone bank in Canada taking donatoin calls.
Aside from we are the world Dani, one of the best vocal performances i have ever seen was by Art Garfunkel Bridge over troubled water live in Central Park in 1981 in front of 500,000 people where he sang this so casually with hands in his pockets, off course written by Paul Simon, you yourself will appreciate his great vocals in this performance, a must Dani, a Must
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.
The list of iconic singers isLionel 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. All legends, every one.
What strikes me is that there are basically no “young” musicians, looks like mostly 40’s but up to 60’s! The way to be famous used to be having real talent and paying dues honing your craft.
@@timclaus8313 Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry, MJ, and Huey Lewis were all around 30 here, I'd guess. I doubt Springsteen was over 35 here, either. Not trying to be confrontational, but I'm just a stickler for truth and it seems that though budding 20-something artists seem lacking here, the not-so-old crowd is fairly well represented. The older-leaning gallery might have been by design, though. If you were arranging a fundraiser, would you want young artists (with predominantly young fans) or an older audience who are much more likely to have discretionary money to give? And, if as one of the other comments stated, that this was put together after the Grammy's in 1985, then how many new artists are invited to the Grammy's? Older, hit-producing artists would dominate that event, and thus the after-events. Just a thought.
@@CygnusKC Your'e probably right, that video was a long time ago. Some of the younger nJackson sisters were in the groups too. Dan Ackroyd was next to Harry Bellephonte, probably in his mid-late 30s then too. Kenny Loggins and Darryl Hall should have been in their 30s then. Good grief, 35 years goes by fast...
can't mistake Dylan, when he steps up. Was indeed mindblowing even at the time that they had so many coming together. There several concerts and recordings for charities with artists grouping together back then, but pretty certain this was the biggest.
All great voices and are all singing from there heart and with so much passion it's actually unbelievable and u can hear James Ingrams high pitch ooh hoo ooh hoo there at the end.I wish George Michael could have been there thats the only one that could have even make it better but to me its still perfection gives me the chills everytime and I'm so proud to have grown up 16 at the time in 1985 love it probably one of my favorite songs and video of all time
Springsteen and Wonder back and forth is awesome. Best charity song ever. Nobody puts in the effort anymore. And no way you get this caliber of legends all in one room anymore. or anywhere... This was a one-off in the whole of history. Proper legends who actually give a crap too. Not like today where most charity singles are shite cover versions done by some flash in the pans and/or 'comedians'.
When dylan walked in the the studio there was complete silence for over a minute....they realized it was time to get down to business! He been the hippest man on the planet for over 60 years. Great reaction
We will just have to freeze, and immortalize this treasured union of all these different, full bloom flowers within the depths of our souls, for today's music and love for humanity has drifted miles and miles away from these shores.🌹
some of the other singers are Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Perry, Huey Lewis, Darryl Hall, Bette Midler and Kim Carnes to name a few.
Glad that younger people are appreciating these classic artists. I pity the singers of today as they can’t even compare. I was only 12 when this song was released. Of course I didn’t appreciate it as much at the time. Life was more simple back then. Now decades later I realize we will never see this kind of collaboration ever again. It was pure genius.
I was in like 1st or 2nd grade when this was recorded. This was music history being made. We will probably never see this level of talent come together on a single song ever again
Steve Perry...GOOSEBUMPS.
“The Voice” - he’s a fucking vocal god
Indeed
I am a 56 year old man from Germany, like I asked in other reaction videos, am I'm the only one who thinks that this Song, We are the World, should be the World Hymn?.
Whenever I hear this song, tears run down my Cheeks, neverer you will find so many Legends of Music in one.
Regards to you and all around the world.
No you are not the only one☺️
Ditto
I am from Malaysia 54 years old.. It always feels like this song just came out yesterday..so fresh in our mind.. We are so lucky to listen this song 30 ago on cassette tape and vinyl and still lucky to hear it again digitaly..
Michael and Diana duet was very sweet. Steve Perry and the Bruce Springsteen/Stevie wonder duet gave me major goose bumps.
Steve shines always.
@@tortillasarenotbiceps7622 FACT
Goosebumps also with Cindy Lauper
@@Nightwatchman53 Totally agree. I was never a big Lauper fan when her music came out, but her voice is just so powerful and like Steve Perry she stands out no matter who she is singing with. Similar comment for Bob Dylan, I was never a big fan of his music but with the uniqueness of his voice, I think he and it fit in nicely.
Bob Dillon💖💖💖
Not sure we will ever see a collection of talent like this again.
yeah exactly
Frrrrrr
Never again!
and money
I will bet on NEVER.
who ever had the idea of pairing up Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstein was a genius. Best pairing up of all.
Because Stevie Wonder is the best ever singer on the planet!!
Quincy Jones' idea.
RIP James Ingram. A hell of a voice.
The only Italian in New York, that listens to James Ingram, his voice came from the heavens. 🙏
Yes.
So right.
His outro is my favorite part of the song. RIP legend.
Very underrated! The dude had some pipes!
Steve Perry is my fav!! His voice is simply indescribable!
Agreed!
journey one of my favorites he has quite the voice
I think Dan aykroyd ties the room together
@@davethorsen8538 LOL
@@davethorsen8538 nah...it'John Oates who puts this song over the top!😆
Steve perry and Cyndi Lauper nailed it!
Perry yes! Lauper NO!
She is not a singer. She is a gimmick!
@@mrt4085 she absolutely is a singer. Her album She's So Unusual (1983) was the first debut album by a female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100-"Girls Just Want to Have Fun", "Time After Time", "She Bop", and "All Through the Night"-and earned Lauper the Best New Artist award at the 27th Annual Grammy Awards in 1985.
You may not like her, but she's absolutely a singer
Lauper sim
Anyone else notice when Bruce and Stevie are singing, Bruce has a tear in his right eye. Beautiful.
He is the best!
I noticed that.
I didn't even notice that!
My favorite part of the song the Springsteen/Wonder duet
He's actually sweating. I watched behind the scenes DVD and he says after singing his part that he's sweating now.
steve perry wow. the greatest VOICE EVER!!!!!
The Bruce Springsteen/Stevie Wonder duet was very impressive! 7:44 ❤
Insane no words IT some of the best ever
it's the only part I liked. I'm generally not a fan of overly sappy music
This Song was recorded after the Grammys. That was why they were able to get so many Artists together. There was a sign that was posted in the studio that said "Check Your Ego at The Door." Their were so many Legends there from many different Genres. In The 1980's Artists would appear with many different Artists or write songs for each other. It was truly a Golden Era of Music in the 70's and 80's.
Wrong. After American Music Awards
@@noname-nobody1247 Thanks. I knew it was after an Awards show.
@@glennallen239 Michael Jackson was the only one who did not attend the AMAs that year, opting to instead to go record his parts in the chorus and a scratch lead vocal track for everyone else. Steve Perry was the first to arrive from the ceremony and witnessed MJ in the middle of a take.
@@minty_Joe Thanks
Amazing isn't it
Man I miss Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson. Pieces of my childhood gone. RIP Kenny and MJ.
I am 58 now. And the 1980s seem like yesterday. Just like this being released. Being in my twenties at that time I went to so many concerts. Saw many of these performers live. It was a great period of music history to live through. I can only hope that another generation will soon be able to enjoy the raw talent as we did then.
The remake can't hold a candela's to the original.
@@timclaus8313 You said it Tim
Same. 58 here and time slips by so fast. We were lucky to have lived in such an era.
I’m 20 but I was raised on this music, I’m trying to catch as many shows from this era as possible
I am 58 and can confirm that the 80s do indeed seem like yesterday.
Steve Perry, the voice.
My goosebumps had chills.
Wow. Cyndi Lauper just wow. She gave me chills. Legends everywhere in that room.
Its amazing that when Ray Charles sings it instantly sounds like a gospel song for 20 seconds!!
Does anyone remember that radio stations all around the world played this song all at the same time one day? I remember, I was in the car listening with my mother when it happened.
I remember
@@bradytn- i remember that too. So cool!
Steve perry and Cyndi lauper stood out the most in my mind great voices! All of them were incredible!
Yes they did.
James Ingram as well. Kenny Loggins honorable mention. I would have given Bob Dylans lines to these singers.
John Hall hitting that end verse note @ 4:30 and of course James Ingram
@@rogeralanmartin* Daryl Hall
Michael Jackson was the only one who carried on writing and recording songs to bring awareness and raise money for many causes. Examples included Man In The Mirror, Heal The World, Earth Song and Cry. in 2001, Michael brought together many major singers for "What More Can I Give", which was released following the September 11 terrorist attacks. I recommend you check that one out.
Not true. The fact is no one in America even considered making this record until they saw the British Band Aid make a record for the Ethiopian famine. Then the rest of the world followed.
@@Raider577 My point is that Michael carried on releasing songs to bring awareness and raise funds.
John Denver wrote plenty of songs addressing ecology, and other social causes. Of course he did that at a time when it was not the hip, economics driven, thing to do.
He was the "greatest" 🙂🤲🏽🌍💫💞🕊👑 ever!!
The Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen dynamic was absolutely brilliant here. I don't know if it was on accident or on purpose. But between Stevie's melodic exuberance and Bruce's soulful grittiness the duet was one of the best examples of musical dichotomy and stylistic inclusiveness that has ever been recorded. I hope new generations hear it and use it as a blueprint to make more great music including artists of varying styles and genres in their works.
When Michael starts singing 😭😭😭
Nobody has that angelic innocent charisma the way that MJ has 😇
Such an iconic moment in music history it’s one of those timeless songs that reaches into your heart and makes you feel alive
Everyone there are legends even the back up singers 😎
You should see in UA-cam. The making of We are the World video is AMAZING!
Sounds awesome I will check it out!
It was awsome !!
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
The list of artists is as follows:
Conductor
• Quincy Jones
Soloists (in order of appearance)
• Lionel Richie (the Commodores)
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel)
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner (Ike & Tina Turner)
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson (Jackson 5)
• Diana Ross (the Supremes)
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen (E Street Band)
• Kenny Loggins (Loggins & Messina)
• Steve Perry (Journey)
• Daryl Hall (Hall & Oats)
• Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis & the News)
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
Chorus (alphabetically)
• Dan Aykroyd (the Blues Brothers)
• Harry Belafonte
• Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)
• Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis & the News)
• Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis & the News)
• Sheila E. (The George Duke Band)
• Bob Geldof (Boomtown Rats)
• Bill Gibson (music producer)
• Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis & the News)
• Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis & the News)
• Jackie Jackson (Jackson 5)
• La Toya Jackson
• Marlon Jackson (Jackson 5)
• Randy Jackson (Jackson 5)
• Tito Jackson (Jackson 5)
• Waylon Jennings (pioneer of the Outlaw Movement in Country music)
• Bette Midler
• John Oates (Hall & Oats)
• Jeffrey Osborne (L.T.D.)
• The Pointer Sisters
• Smokey Robinson (the Miracles)
I think everyone knows who Michael Jackson is lol
@@kellyanderson7624 perhaps. But there are people who don't know who the Beatles were, or for that matter there are people who don't know Michael Jackson was in a group before his solo career. I won't take anything for granted.
Thanks for posting this list. Very helpful.
@@jflaugher My 12 year old knows who the Beatles are. Whoever doesn't must be living under a rock
@@soesterbergblue no problem
It's just sad that we'll never have this group of incredible singer/song writers that would write a song that encompasses the whole world. This song really breaks my heart. BEAUTIFUL!!
It was an incredible thing. Raised over 60 million and made a big difference in several countries. Quincy Jones reportedly put a sign on the entry saying, "Check your ego at the door." There have been some good collaborations since, but there will never be anything like the first time.
I love the joy that radiates from Stevie!! You can just see it .
This was a fascinating moment, frozen in time. All of these artist still in the prime.
I love that song and video because Michael Jackson is singing in that song!
@Brad What R U Gonna Do lol, I like your name....
Everyone loves MJ
Lionel and michael write this song together
No auto tune. Pure commitment and talent.
It was the American answer to the British Band Aid who put out the single "Do they know it's Christmas".
One of my favorite songs of all time
That song needed more Steve Perry.
All songs need more Steve Perry.
So true. He killed it. 😊
Yeah needed more Perry! Freddy Mercury should been in it too! Maybe Barry gibb too!!!!
@@alansnow1129 Do you know the story behind it? It’s on UA-cam the behind the scenes. Micheal had put out the invitation to everyone. The is was done and filmed after the 1985 Grammys. Micheal himself said aside from his brothers, sisters and Diana he didn’t know who was going to show up. The night the Grammys was done those who wanted to go jumped in their cars and went to the studio. And stayed their all night recording. *So if Freddy wanted to be there. He would’ve been there.* that’s how you have Dan from Ghostbusters there singing in the chore who is not a singer. The more people that showed they started blended voices together. Everything happened for a reason. These were the people that was to be in the video. Many singers have later stated they regretted not going.
No, you are just fanboying. The whole point of the song was to pit egos aside and create music for a good course. It’s meant to appeal to many people not just Perry fanboys.
I know we have mentioned just about everyone about but lets all give me a big like for the great Ray Charles
Ray Charles existed in his own zip code, he was an original for sure. Stevie Wonder is up there too. No one quite like either one of them.
The richness of Ray Charles’ voice really stands out, even in this collection of talent.
@Michael jf No Michael, I wasn't saying that about Dani,
Ray Charles!!!! ❤
What about Bob Dylan??
Classic performance! So much incredible talent together. Written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson. 😎🎼🎶🎵♥️🇨🇦
Quincy Jones...brought them all together!! Sadly, some have passed away since 1985...Cyndi and Ray was awesome!! Lot of memories back in my college days!! Probably the GREATEST collection of talent ever on a recording!
I think Quincy had a lot more to do with bringing folks together. He was involvedin a lot of careers.
All credit to QJ
Michael brought them all
Harry Belafonte was the one who reached out to Stevie, Lionel, Michael, and QJ.
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
So many of them are gone now... What is amazing is the found a way to bring their own personalities, while still blend into a seamless whole.
A few not on the list here were Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick and Dan Ackroyd was singing next to Harry Belafonte in the group shots.
@@peterterry9594 The list does include Tina and Dionne. Dan isn't on the list because he didn't get a solo, he is just in the crowd.
What a dream team
@@timclaus8313 yeah. At least Stevie Wonder is still here
I wonder how many viewers noticed the iconic Harry Belafonte, a GIANT in the struggle for civil rights, & in the Calypso music world, in the background, singing along w/ the choruses. He, along w/ M.J., was one of the primary organizers of the project. I'm sure they would have given him a solo, but, apparently, he must have declined, for whatever reason. Too bad; he has such a distinctive voice.
I believe he said he wanted to leave the solos to the younger artists.
I always assumed Smokey Robinson declined a solo as well.
Harry Belafonte is actually the one who got all the other singers together.
I did
It's a shame prince wasn't there he would of made a great contribution with his voice
Each time.. each time I hear Stevie Wonder on that song, i have tears of joy ..
Because Stevie Wonder is the best ever singer on the planet
Awesome tune mega talent pouring out their souls love it
We do need more of this.
Dan Aykroyd is in the background when they're in the group singing scenes
We will never see the Caliber of singers all together at once sing like this again. Beautiful song
love from new zealand.will..n.z
Compared to the remake, the original group had very distinct voices and styles, but made it blend very well. Fantastic job by all that participated.
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
what impresses me even more than the incredible soloists is that the chorus put aside any personal pride/selfishness to come and sing as a backup singer on this without being featured. There are some huge names in the chorus as well as the soloists. Amazing.
Beautiful song. We need this in 2021!! Let’s stop the hate and love one another and unite as ONE!
I get the same feeling every single time I here this unforgettable song.This is the greatest song of all time, no question.✌🏻❤️
I was able to see this as a kid growing up. A collection of talent that can't be replicated.
Some of the emotions you showed during the song made me wanna hug you 😶 what a beautiful soul.
Diana Ross, Kenny Rodgers and Steve Perry were the best of a stellar group. This was the 2nd event. The first was Do They Know it's Christmas? in the UK Nov 1984. The third and final was Live Aid, 3 festivals on 3 continents UK, USA and AU
I was in high school when this came out. It's just as powerful and needed today.
I’ve always liked the Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes part the best, but Steve Perry though…
The documentary that shows how that trio figured out exactly how they were going to do that part changed my understanding of what the artists brought to the song.
lol what? literally the worst singers among these legends. Not that their are bad per se of course
@@Orbitalbomb well. That’s kinda subjective isn’t it?
@NoneYaBidness762 you have to admit Stevie and Bruce’s duo were the best!
@@kevinbejkoxdxd1514 nope. I loath Bruce Springsteen.
"I don't see why artists aren't doing this more often..."
I'll tell you why. And I'm serious: "They can't."
About 90% of today's "artists" are auto-tuned. Not joking. Ariana Grande a rare exception (but her "music" is cah-rap).
We are the world re-recorded in 2010 to help raise money for victims of the earthquake that hit Haiti. A modern touch on a classic jem, i like that version too.
@@tazdench9888 it was sub-par
Ego
Agreed
Stevie wonder voice is really angelic!
Brought tears to my eyes.
Cyndi Laupers beautiful voice, tho! 💙
Cyndi's voice is such a power house one the most distinctive voices to ever bless the planet!
I was never a big Cyndi fan as a kid but her sheer emotion when she sings is undeniable ❤
Her singing is all over the place. Off key most of the time.
Diana ross is a good contrast. Strong voice, high singing, and on point.
@@gargeebhattacharjee8681 She brought the song to life with such a small part.Nothing was wrong with her pitch and your comparing apple to oranges.Diana Ross not very memorable in the song
There is a "making of" to this video. In it you can see that Kim Carnes was very annoyed with Cindy. Cindy had needed many attempts because she constantly started singing too late. You can also see this well in Kim's facial expression when Cindy starts to sing.
All favorite artists I love so much. R.I.P. Michael Jackson, Kenny Rogers, Al Jurreau, Ray Charles and James Ingram. But this song makes me so emotional, and the fact is, I love 80s music so much. But this song in general, is one of my personal favorites.
Loved how you reacted and I saw how Stevie really pulled out your emotions
I love Bruce Springsteen's voice when he came in with Stevie Wonder. For me he killed it. The man sung like he was giving birth to something inside of him. They all killed it, but Bruce killed it, woke it back up and killed it again!! I love Kenny Rogers voice, Kim Carnes, Cindi Lauper, Stevie, Ray Charles, James Ingram!!!
The story is, that there was a sign over the door that said to the personalities "Leave your egos at the door".
Wouldn’t be possible today- unfortunately- my opinion
I've watched this a hundred times and it gets more special each time. Some things I note, seeing each artists distinctiveness come through is tremendous but more importantly note how no one sings over the other, it's truly a choir, "coming together as one". Great reaction, I would recommend making the actual video an inset (or you an inset) and preserve the aspect ratio; that way you don't cut out much content. Thanks for posting!!
It really started with the UK and Bob Geldof who brought together some of the biggest singers in Europe to raise money for world hunger. The single was Do They Know It's Christmas. And yes, there is a video of it. You can see by the barebones setting (it looks like someone's basement). But the singers included Bono from U2, Duran Duran, Wham, Phil collins, Bananarama, Boy George, and Sade to name a few. Geldof would later out together Live Aid, a globally televised live concert that included Queen's immortal performance.
Rest in peace James Ingram. Rest in peace Michael Jackson. Rest in peace Kenny Rogers. Rest in peace Ray Charles.
Rest in peace Al Jarreau
In the 80's, 1985 the best quality of voices from some of the best singers was joined showing US the best human feelings by wonder beautiful sounds from a Marvel souls song. Then was some problems in Africa their people was needing food. And the price of that realy big disc all the money from then up to now is completly for Africa. Was REAL; AMAZING; MARVEL; UNBELIVABLE; but is true. Theres no words enough for describe IT; we only need to open our ears and let the magic happen in our hearts, in our thinks, in our enviroment, in our souls , our bodies... and in all our lifes. In our existence "WE ARE THE WORLD" is a motive for make us feel us proud. Is an album with beautiful idiom for our souls. And from the same album like "WE ARE THE WORLD" I RECOMEND an other beautiful song form the same album; a song with the name of "TEARS ARE NOT ENOUGH" from NOTHERN LIGHTS in the WE ARE THE WORLD OFFICIAL ALBUM OF USA FOR AFRICA.
When Quincy Jones invited all those mega super star musical artists to participate in making this recording for a good cause, he specifically noted in the invitation "check your egos at the door". One superstar who was invited at the time failed to participate was Prince, because of a selfish personal reason. Another superstar who did not participate was Madonna, who would have a conflict with her scheduled concert date at the time of the recording session.
He's selfish because he doesn't want to be on a trashy, overly sappy song? I don't blame him. The main focus should be about helping those in need, not just making a song; the song was just a vehicle. It sounds like Quincy Jones should check his ego.
The worlds best talent of all times, singing one of the best songs of all times. For a great cause. You can't beat this. These are true legends. Wow.
Solos in order:
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
James Ingram (Beauty and the Beast)
Tina Turner
Billy Joel
MJ
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Willie Nelson
Al Jarreau
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry (Journey)
Daryl Hall
Huey Lewis
Cyndi Lauper
Kim Carnes ("Bette Davis' Eyes")
Bob Dylan
Ray Charles
Featured duos at end:
Stevie Wonder and
Bruce Springsteen
James Ingram
Ray Charles
Other notable singers:
LaToya and Jermaine Jackson (MJ's siblings)
Harry Bellafonte
Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac guitarist/songwriter)
Smokey Robinson (Solo career/The Miracles)
John Oates (Daryl Hall and John Oates)
not to raise money, but to raise awareness... the world needs to hear this!
The song was recorded after the American Music Awards ( not Grammys) which was hosted that evening by Lionel Ritchie. Besides how great this song is and all the performances, the amazing thing to me was that Quincy Jones' production engineer listened to music of all the soloists and decided what lines they were going to sing. Truly amazing as you can hear from the result!
So many legends of music together in 1 song.. the best era of the music ever... oh......the 80s what a music
I heard the remake the other day, there is no comparison at all, this kills it, Stevie and Bruce together is epic.
Yes indeed we are the world awesome song and an all star musical artists who lended there voices to a great cause and yes dani more upcoming stars should keep the tradition going and make more music to continue to show the world that they are behind them and be there whenever possible amen.great reaction dani how could anyone not get emotional with a song like that.
The levels this song climbs to by the time we reach the big chorus......this song is tremendous on every level.....I remember when it came out......and here in 2021 I been watching reactions to people hearing it for the first time.....this song is what MUSIC is all about.......this is the greatest generation of musicians and they was here for this song and for so many to go through their own rabbit hole of greatness. I was a kid when this came out....and now I'm older than most of the people in the room at that time....they gave us so much in this one song along.....
Africa was in Famine. This was the USA artists community fundraising song. Canada did one too with their grreat musicians that went out as Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights. England did theirs in Dec, 1984 called Feed the World. You could react to these as well for their greatness and effort. We had heart. I manned a phone bank in Canada taking donatoin calls.
Aside from we are the world Dani, one of the best vocal performances i have ever seen was by Art Garfunkel Bridge over troubled water live in Central Park in 1981 in front of 500,000 people where he sang this so casually with hands in his pockets, off course written by Paul Simon, you yourself will appreciate his great vocals in this performance, a must Dani, a Must
Lo mejor q dejan estos grandes artistas...lástima q algunos ya no estan😢 la mejor cancion y el mejor grupo👋🌹👏💃😘
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.
The list of iconic singers isLionel 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. All legends, every one.
the lyrics to this are just as important now as they were then... but the world need to hear this!
What strikes me is that there are basically no “young” musicians, looks like mostly 40’s but up to 60’s! The way to be famous used to be having real talent and paying dues honing your craft.
AMEN
Some of the backups were younger, but yeah, the main singers, outside of maybe Michael Jackson and Cindy Lauper, were all older.
@@timclaus8313 Cyndi Lauper, Steve Perry, MJ, and Huey Lewis were all around 30 here, I'd guess. I doubt Springsteen was over 35 here, either. Not trying to be confrontational, but I'm just a stickler for truth and it seems that though budding 20-something artists seem lacking here, the not-so-old crowd is fairly well represented. The older-leaning gallery might have been by design, though. If you were arranging a fundraiser, would you want young artists (with predominantly young fans) or an older audience who are much more likely to have discretionary money to give? And, if as one of the other comments stated, that this was put together after the Grammy's in 1985, then how many new artists are invited to the Grammy's? Older, hit-producing artists would dominate that event, and thus the after-events. Just a thought.
@@CygnusKC Your'e probably right, that video was a long time ago. Some of the younger nJackson sisters were in the groups too. Dan Ackroyd was next to Harry Bellephonte, probably in his mid-late 30s then too. Kenny Loggins and Darryl Hall should have been in their 30s then. Good grief, 35 years goes by fast...
Cindy Lauper was in her 20s at the time. I think she was the youngest.
Watch the video documenting this process over several days. SUCH LOVE.
can't mistake Dylan, when he steps up. Was indeed mindblowing even at the time that they had so many coming together. There several concerts and recordings for charities with artists grouping together back then, but pretty certain this was the biggest.
All great voices and are all singing from there heart and with so much passion it's actually unbelievable and u can hear James Ingrams high pitch ooh hoo ooh hoo there at the end.I wish George Michael could have been there thats the only one that could have even make it better but to me its still perfection gives me the chills everytime and I'm so proud to have grown up 16 at the time in 1985 love it probably one of my favorite songs and video of all time
I think it is amazing that they all were able to put aside their ego and celebrity to come together to help those in need.
Springsteen and Wonder back and forth is awesome. Best charity song ever. Nobody puts in the effort anymore. And no way you get this caliber of legends all in one room anymore. or anywhere... This was a one-off in the whole of history. Proper legends who actually give a crap too. Not like today where most charity singles are shite cover versions done by some flash in the pans and/or 'comedians'.
That's why 80's is way better...they created something so amazing.....ALL real singers......ALL Legends....no autotuning.
Back then we all got along better. Things weren’t perfect, but we were getting closer and getting better. Now today, we’re going backward quickly.
And the reverse didn't start till 2020. (Maybe a little earlier because if the build up to 2020).
Kim “Bette Davis Eyes” Carnes is in there too. Too many to mention!
The boss always gets a reaction but the Stevie Collab is smooth
So impressed you knew most of the singer's, You a true music lover xxx
When dylan walked in the the studio there was complete silence for over a minute....they realized it was time to get down to business! He been the hippest man on the planet for over 60 years. Great reaction
We will just have to freeze, and immortalize this treasured union of all these different, full bloom flowers within the depths of our souls, for today's music and love for humanity has drifted miles and miles away from these shores.🌹
some of the other singers are Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Perry, Huey Lewis, Darryl Hall, Bette Midler and Kim Carnes to name a few.
@@leodejongful A lot of those folks are either gone, or fully retired now. The music world misses those voices.
So many are now gone. So much talent in one room...
Glad that younger people are appreciating these classic artists. I pity the singers of today as they can’t even compare. I was only 12 when this song was released. Of course I didn’t appreciate it as much at the time. Life was more simple back then. Now decades later I realize we will never see this kind of collaboration ever again. It was pure genius.
Crazy that now in my 60’s,I listen and cry, we tried and we are still trying 🌎✌️
We all need to try to do better!
I was in like 1st or 2nd grade when this was recorded. This was music history being made. We will probably never see this level of talent come together on a single song ever again
It was reported that Quincy Jones put a sign at the entrance that read "Check your egos at the door".
And only he could have gotten away with it.