@@Ninjanimegamer, the professional was Michael Jackson, and you could tell he was upset that some people didn't take this seriously enough, but in the end it was a Pepsi commerical song, and voices are iconic whether they behave professional or not. Let's hope they taught them to fish as opposed to throwing fish at them like useless idiots, but then when you are surrounded by Islam all the time it is hard not to drink your savings away knowing it doesn't end well.
Iconic and poorly executed aren’t mutually exclusive. She’s an icon, but she’s also an 80s pop star, and a lot of them would come off weak in this room. She certainly didn’t ruin the song or anything. Most of the modern sentiment comes from a place of reverence and nostalgia. Imagine listening to this song when it released and you might understand a little better
Hearing that Diana Ross started the autograph session between the artists by going up to Darryl Hall and telling him something along the lines of, I'm your biggest fan will you sign my music sheet? Melted my heart.
And in the documentary they said she was in tears at the end of the session. When asked why she was crying she said that she didn't want it to be over.
Same with Huey Lewis inheriting the part that was meant for Prince. Nothing against Prince, but Huey was so great in that part. He had to sing it MANY, MANY, MANY times, because Cyndi couldn't nail her part. Huey made the bridge so much more powerful.
@@wendyfrench8042Prince was an introvert who needed to be the boss in musical situations. I think it is very likely he wouldn't have had it any other way even if he appreciated the project and song itself.
Madonna would not sing that part as well as Cyndi did. I love Madonna’s “Ray Of Light”, “Hung Up”, “Borderline”, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” But Cyndi was the better choice for the bridge part in “We Are The World” because her voiced soared through the mix in a way that Madonna could only have hoped to achieve. I love both of them. Cyndi was the right choice.
@@anthonyh4125 The whole point was, that each singer got assigned the line that would best fit their vocal style and range. If they'd chosen Madonna instead, she would not be singing the same line as Cyndi Lauper, but a line that suited her vocal better. Madonna would've been fine.
I remember how much this song meant to me as a kid, how heartfelt the lyrics and vocals were. It remains a fantastic testament to the power of teamwork, music, and compassion.
@@joes7930 Born in the 70s. Grew up, bought my first albums and attended my first concerts in the best most iconic musical decades the 80s and 90s, duh 😄
@@thetoughgroup oh sorry. Read it wrong. 80s still sucked. I was in my 20s then. When born in the 70s ? You go to concerts in the 80s at ten years old? Duh? Not talking about the 90 s here. Wasn’t in the original post
@@caryleepierce2605 - All of them did multiple takes experimenting and developing their line. It was all done in a 12 hour session, which is FAST! The rehearsal sessions are on UA-cam. Yes, she simply nailed it.
Lionel nailed it when he said those who were supposed to be there - WERE THERE. Further more, I still love watching Cindy singing her part. I'm not a huge, in the sense that I've never bought one of her records, but I do love her voice and her energy and whenever I see her do her part in that video I found that I break into a big, stupid grin. Nice job kid.👍
Well said! She brought her energy to the table and they captured her perfectly. She’s done some fun blues in the intervening years. She’s still a dynamo.
40 years later, song still touches me the same. I still have so much respect for all of these legends. They made a difference. No disrespect for basketball, but this is The Dream Team.
Really cool to hear that about Huey, His and Cyndi’s lines are super iconic for me. There was probably nobody there that could have sung Cyndi’s line. ❤
What a time! I remember crying when I saw this. All these stars coming together for one day. I am so glad I got to experience the feeling of watching this when it aired the first time.
Cyndi Lauper has the most recognisable voice in the world. Prince on guitar would have been the icing on the cake. That exchange between Bruce Springsteen & Stevie Wonder towards the end gives me chills to this day!
the extended version could have had plenty of space for a Prince solo. Imagine bringing back the bridge section second time (the "when you're down and out" section) with a blazing Prince solo over those chords... I'm hearing it in my head right now. He should have put his ego to the side and done it!
They were smart to factor in the need for using singers with recognizable voices. Like almost everyone else’s I first heard the song on the radio and what really caught my attention was hearing a succession of distinct famous voices. Lionel Ritchie started it off, then Stevie Wonder sang a few words… Paul Simon, then Kenny Rogers, etc. I was hooked, ID’ing the singers while also hearing their message. It was well done on so many levels.
As a 80’s teen ..We are the World marked an iconic memory for all of us .No matter what genre you listened to ..there was something there for everyone to grab on to!
Prince had a phobia about being around people. That's the only reason he wanted to be in a speparate room. I found out because one of my former coworker's, his brother was head of security at one of the New York airports. He was responsbile for security for famous people traveling through the airport. Prince's head of security told him about it. They had to make sure the area Prince would travel through was free of all people.
I’m a massive Prince fan but…..Huey really did that line justice, I really can’t imagine anyone improving it. The texture, the power of his voice, simply 👌🏻
I think that everyone who was there was supposed to be there. Lionel made a MASSIVE misjudgment trying to put Prince and MJ together. Despite their huge rivalry, Prince was also controlling and painfully shy almost to the point of a personality disorder. He did contribute a single and a music video to the We Are the World compilation album, "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" with Wendy and Lisa.
Yeah! Bob’s style was a fish out of water and he was attempting to harmonize like the other singers. It wasn’t working. Wonder has this amazing talent to sing like another singer and was able to help Dylon understand what they wanted. Shows how humble Bob was and how much he wanted it to work.
@@SoltrainInTheHouse Pastor Bob was always the preacher, he wasn't expected to be part of any choir. Its interesting that Stevie could conceptualize Bob's contribution that way. Another sound, a different instrument made to fit.
As a producer myself, it is funny how some huge artist can get nervous even when they are a super talent. The Dylan thing really shows this. I'm sure he's used to singing his own songs and writes to fit his vocal style. So when you have sangers like James Ingram and brilliant vocalists like Steve Perry, you may wonder where you fit in and can you fit your vocal style to this song. It was great that Stevie was able to deduce this and come over to produce/coach Dylan's vocal, to teach him how to sound like himself on this record. It's a funny space as a producer when you have to teach an artist to sound like themselves in certain situations when they aren't sure how.
Yeah, in another behind the scenes video, Dylan actually asked for Stevie to help him. Dylan wasn't the only one. Al Jarreau also struggled a bit to make up a decorative style line on the fly. Everyone went through 3-4 takes experimenting how they wanted to sing their own flavor into their line. But yeah, Dylan didn't feel comfortable making it up on his own, he wanted Stevie to affirm what was expected.
The Netflix documentary on this magical night was SO enjoyable. So special seeing everyone being so human, nervous and shy, restless and a bit impatient at times. Connecting with each other. Hitting their marks. Bob Dylan shy… and then just nailing it. So many cool stories. 😂 Self-proclaimed “good old boy” Waylon Jennings walking out when Ray wanted to do the language. Even that was iconic. What a fabulous job everyone did. Grateful to Lionel, Michael and Quincy and their team for working their magic.
The look on Duran Duran, Phil Collin and Sting reading the winner of the grammy is We are the World single...yet the single they made with others, which started We are the World, was phenomenal.
When this song came out, and subsequently the video of the performance, I was moved. No matter what you think about the singers and their personalities, they did a marvelous job with this. Anytime you get that many people together, you will have some issues. That’s the same with any large crowd working on a project, so all of you who think the egos were a bit much, remember, you weren’t there, and you didn’t have to deal with the situation as they did. They were ALL stars in their own right, and to share that spotlight with others can be intimidating, as well as intruding on their space. It was short of a miracle to have so many show up, do such a long recording session, and then have such a phenomenal hit for such a good cause. My hat’s off to all who participated in this endeavor, those who are still with us, and those who are gone from us. I salute you for your talent, and for doing an impossible task under such crazy circumstances. I still listen/watch this song today, and I’m enamored by the talent in the song. Thank you to those who gave all for this project.
Well said! The Netflix documentary revealed a lot. It was a very late and long night, they were all a bit shy and starstruck! The heat was oppressive in the room. Bits of confusion, getting everyone organized. Little delays made people cranky, understandably. Didn’t the power go out at one point. All kinds of nerves. It IS a miracle they pulled it off and the results were really cool and beautiful. ☺️
Πολύ συγκινητικό αυτό το υπέροχο τραγούδι αφιερωμένο στα πεινασμένα παιδιά της Αφρικής όμως πιστεύω ότι δεν δόθηκε η ανάλογη αξία στον τεράστιο καλλιτέχνη και ανθρωπιστή Μάικλ Τζάκσον για την συνεισφορά του στους στίχους και στη μουσική του τραγουδιού. Γιατί τον έχουν λησμονήσει???
@XanBos I think you should watch the Brit version with Bob Geldof and Midge Ure at the helm. No they weren't all glammed up, arriving in limos with a pack of paps in tow. Big difference there. It was not fake for the cameras!
I have to think it must have been like herding cats! All of these unique artists became famous because they marched to their own drummer. Pretty amazing that it all came together as well as it did
I know right. It is so noble of these millionairs that use privet jets to travel from state to state to care about the planet and the poors beneath them.
I performed We are The World with my daycare class for our parents in the 80s. When the video came out they played it at the skating rink. All the kids would skate down to the screen and sing along.
It's "easy" to look back on things and think how they could be done differently. When "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" came out I was floored to see all these artists come together and produce such a wonderful song. Then "We Are the World" came out, it was just fantastic! At least that was my experience. It was also giving us the push to donate "a lot of money". By "a lot of money" I mean: "What each of us could afford at the time with the money we made in those days"
It will ALWAYS be seen as an appropriation of Bob Geldof's heroic, visionary attempt, not to pose, but to even buy the trucks to actually get food to Ethiopia et al. THIS was ENTIRELY a hor vehicle for hors...their monies disappeared in cocaine, houses, jets.....
Cindy has so much more emotion in her voice, and even if she had less hits than Madonna, they were of much much better quality, Kate Bush's level. Madonna was great for brainless teen parties.
Cyndi Lauper had the key part to We are the World. It's the part that gives me chills still to this day. I'm not sure I heard him right but did Lionel say that was a mistake? I've seen the progress videos and Cindy nailed it! Just unbelievable.
@@jeffchapman6016I really didn’t like this song too much, but I did like Cyndi’s part in the song. I was in college, Cyndi was really big then. We all thought the song sounded like a Christmas song
Lionel meant that it was a mistake not to have both. Cyndi still would've been the soloist, Lionel just meant mistake to not have Madonna there at least in the choir. ---I agree, that middle section which purposely had more intensity to segway into the 1st full choir chorus gives me chills--and Cyndi nailed it!!!
How amazing is it that Michael Jackson skipped the award show to work on the recording, and everyone else came afterwards. He was amazing. It was a beautiful thing that these people could come together like this.
We Are The World was a huge scam. Mr. Beast proved that and he's a scammer too. How about building some wells for those people? How about sending over some fertilizer and build some greenhouses? No, couldn't do that. Let 'em starve! Bono can run around with his grifty One Campaign and get nothing done... except get rich! It's called The One Campaign because Bono only gives 1% to charity. Everything is a scam, people... and your heroes are in on it. Kony 2012... DERP! Mandela was a murderous criminal who burned people alive... but Hollywood celebrates him. WAKE UP, PEOPLE! Ukraine is another scam.
The best ability Madonna had was that she was a dancer and a performer but never was that great singing, she didn't have that much technique or range. Her music was fun and her shows were entertaining and she was an icon in fashion but her singing was just ok. I liked them both for their different styles.
She wasn't just identifiable, at that point in time she had more soul. She could invest the lyrics with a gutsy honesty that Madona couldn't come close to.
I am disheartened to hear Lionel say that picking Cindi over Madonna was a mistake. Are you kidding me? Even if you thought that, which you absolutely shouldn't, why would you say that? Cindy's vocal contribution on that song was irreplaceable. So disappointed in him.
He's not saying that! He's saying that not having Madonna was a mistake, not that Cyndi was a mistake. Everybody know the power of Cyndi's voice is not comparable to Madonna's sweet voice; they need a powerful voice, so that was the right Cyndi's place. And it was a mistake, but because they really thought that Madonna was just a temporal stuff that soon will be forgotten. Never imagined that she was to be the Queen of Pop.
I will never get tired of hearing about the making of this record. You had to be there - I was a baby, and I remembered buying this 45 and played it over and over again. My school bus would sing it for fun on our way to school. I didn’t get the messaging behind it until much older and I tear up not only bc of it but bc of the nostalgia.- But also Great memories…
We Are The World was a huge scam. Mr. Beast proved that and he's a scammer too. How about building some wells for those people? How about sending over some fertilizer and build some greenhouses? No, couldn't do that. Let 'em starve! Bono can run around with his grifty One Campaign and get nothing done... except get rich! It's called The One Campaign because Bono only gives 1% to charity. Everything is a scam, people... and your heroes are in on it. Kony 2012... DERP! Mandela was a murderous criminal who burned people alive... but Hollywood celebrates him. WAKE UP, PEOPLE! Ukraine is another scam.
Why can't music be as powerful an influence as it was during that time in these times of today? 🤷
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Madonna had no right to even be considered. She was an entertainer not a vocalist. This was an amazing lineup. For me personally, Steve Perry was the standout along with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper. Of course, they were all great, but these voices on this song turned it up a notch. Hearing Bob Dylon and Michael Jackson always gives me goosebumps as well. This was history in the making. 2024 and it's still one of the greatest songs ever written.
Yeah she definitely couldn't sing as good as dylan or better midler. 😂 jeez the 3 biggest stars of music then we're jackson,Madonna, and prince. Prince had too many demands and Madonna was blacklisted . Plain and simple
I got a ghetto blaster for Christmas that year and woke up the earliest and listened to it on the radio. I pressed record on a blank tape and got half of it. I got the record for my birthday in February. 1985!!! It was amazing and memorable for sure. I love that I was a part of that era! Let's not forget the video played over and over on MTV 🎉
I feel like Ethiopia and places like that. Need to learn how to take care of themselves if they can’t then that’s just life. Giving money to poor countries or poor people does nothing if they can’t find a way to sustain themselves because eventually the gifts and donations will dry out then what?
@@stevewebster5219 Nah, the 60s were the best. I'm probably 10 years younger than you. As a kid, 50s rock was king, but then I discovered The Beatles. I'd go 60s/50s/70s/80s/90s on my favorite decades in music ranked.
Cyndi has such a unique voice, and a ton of talent to go with it. Also, she was VERY popular at the time - she belonged there. Keep in mind that all the soloists had very unique voices that you could pick out while listening to this song on the radio. If you weren't watching the video, you could still identify who sang each part.
I'm an 80s child. I got this song on my phone. Listened to it the other night as I was driving. I could remember being in jr high and thinking this was the coolest video ever. Seeing all these top singers of the day all together
Stfu. What a ridiculous comment. No she doesn't have the octave range of Whitney or Cyndi, but that doesn't mean that she isn't a singer. She has proven countless times over her 40+ career that she can sing, and can sing very well.
Madonna is a great singer, it's just that section called for higher and more identifiable voice that suggested Cyndi. That middle section (When you're down and out) was a higher intensity segway into the 1st full choir chorus. It was executed brilliantly by all 4. Yes, Madonna could've done Kim's part, but I love Kim's deeper tone contrasting with Cindi. Sounded great. I'm conflicted, bc I do wish there were a few more 80's artists there, like Madonna, Mellencamp, Carlisle, etc, but seeing how primadonna Madonna turned out to be, kind of glad she got snubbed.
These people were not just artists. They were the most influential artists of a generation joining each other to help those in need. When I listen to this song I get tears.
The whole song and all the artists are great, but when Steve Perry sings, "There's a choice we're making. We're saving our own lives" every hair on my body stands up.
From multiple generations. Some of these artists were the It bands/singers from my grandmother's generation. My mother wasn't even born yet when Diana Ross was cranking out her first hits.
I remember this AMA ceremony. Lionel Richie hosted. And all night, he would yell,‘OUTRAGEOUS!’ I thought it was funny and it stuck out in my mind every now and then over the years. He was cool and so genuine. Then I see the Netflix special on this. Wondered why MJ wasn’t at that ceremony. This is the time where Michael ruled the world and he wasn’t at this particular awards show when everyone in music was? Now, we know why. He stayed back to work on this song, basically alone. I liked him, respected him n what he did for music. After this, I loved him. (Btw, BandAid was better.) ha! ❤
Watching the documentary about this night, I gained a deeper respect for Michael. It helped me to separate his scandals from his incredible talent and work ethic. And yes, Lionel is a character and just so cool. These special people who’ve brought us so much joy.
At the time, if memory serves, Cyndi was on top with a huge massive album. Madonnas “Like a Virgin” was just being released. Back then, Cyndi was the bigger star. A year or even six months later, it would’ve been Madonna
Cyndi was the best decision. Her voice is so unique but still it feels like she matches perfect within the group. Madonna is great when it comes to self-marketing, but not for a group song where the message matters, not the people singing it.
I was 10 years old and while I have heard of most of the artists, I haven't heard of him yet, and loved all of them, STEVE PERRY'S was THE line I absolutely loved. We sang it for graduation in elementary school.
Happy to see all the love for Cyndi in the comments...Came here to say that Cyndi has a phenomenal voice and she was absolutely the right person for that part...
Cyndi is one of the best female pop vocalists ever! Her voice is powerful and extremely unique. She has the most memorable part of the song due to her talent.
Definitely no mistake with Cyndi...commercially, Madonna was bigger, but there's no contest who was a better or more distinctive singer (no hate on Madonna but yeah...Lauper is a phenomenal singer...better than most people realize)
I was about 5 yrs old when this song made its debut and was touched even then by the unity and the cause. Still brings tears to my eyes to this day. This was a magical moment in time for music, it’s a timeless classic.
If you were a John Denver (or Harry Chapin) fan, or were aware who was actually fighting on the front for years, you have issues with this song. John Denver started fighting for causes when it wasn't the trendy thing for celebrities to do. He started "The Hunger Project" in 1977. He used his money to support it, and his platform to go to Africa and other nations and educate the world. He wrote songs on it (pull up "I Want to Live") He was never asked to do this project, almost a decade after he had been doing the actual work helping world hunger. Sadly, Harry Chapin had died by the time this was done, but had been turned down by some of the celebs on here when he tried to recruit them to help. His started "World Hunger Year" and not only worked tirelessly, but when he performed, he always "played one night for me, one for the other guy." Yup, he would donate his earns to just about every other concert. Show me any performer, before or since, that has come close to that. See the video of Bruce Springsteen talking about how Harry recruited and educated him. It's hysterical. So Harry couldn't be there, but not ONCE in any interview, to this day, has anyone credited Harry, or John, who spoke of how heartbroken he was not to be invited. So I've long had a problem with this showpiece song.
I had no idea about this. This was fascinating to learn. 👍Such a shame. He wasn't part of the 'cool gang' I guess and maybe more 70's based. They squeezed Sheila E in just to get Prince to come who didn't bother 'cos reasons, but the real long term activist is turned down and very hurt by it.
@@ellenw391 In my opinion, your post is far more educational than this presentation. If I had the resources, I'd love to be part of a team that presents your post backed up by actual footage of interviews; an actual documentary is what's needed.
This was done purely to stroke the egos of the individuals involved. This whole project was buullsht! Especially when you think of the fact that it didn't make a dent in what was happening and still happening in Sudan and other countries that have been ravaged not just by starvation, but by the consequences of war and the corruption of the government's that lead them and the governments that contribute to those leaders. And now there's Gaza. Of all these narcissistic WATW clowns that are still living today, how many of them have uttered a word about the atrocities being committed against the Palestinians?! Yeah, just what I thought!
John Denver hosted the Grammys the night of this event. Despite his lengthy history of involvement in hunger projects, he was snubbed right over to be involved. I can't stand this song just for this reason. John could have easily added significant lyrics and verses to the song and his soaring voice could have made such a positive impact.
I was 14 years old when this song was done and I didn't care hardly at all about this song, the message, or the huge group of people singing the song and I have pretty much have forgot about the song. Sometime in my 40's I heard this song on someone's Spotify and I realized that this was a great song along with all the different types of genre singers and it amazes me how music and culture from back then changes your outlook in adult life. I actually forgot all of the talent that sang this song and I don't think that this could be put together in today's world.
What gets forgotten is that Prince did contribute a song for the project. I don't think Prince was ever too crazy about being directed on what to sing back then. He had a different vision but he did care.
If everybody else in that room who had their own music careers and success could participate and work with everyone to create this song then so could Prince. He chose not to because of his ego. That's all.
The way Lionel Richie answered all those questions and explained everything without stepping on toes. He is the best public relations speaker in the world. We need Lionel Richie for president!!! 🤣🤣🤣
The most memorable voice from when I first heard that song as a kid, was Cindy Laupers voice!
I would agree Cyndi stood out, but so did Dylan and Bruce.
@@Ninjanimegamer, the professional was Michael Jackson, and you could tell he was upset that some people didn't take this seriously enough, but in the end it was a Pepsi commerical song, and voices are iconic whether they behave professional or not. Let's hope they taught them to fish as opposed to throwing fish at them like useless idiots, but then when you are surrounded by Islam all the time it is hard not to drink your savings away knowing it doesn't end well.
Not Steve Perry?
😂😂😂😂😂 for how bad it sounded. All the bad voices stood out.
Me too
Cyndi Lauper’s vocals on We are the world is iconic and legendary to this day!
Iconic and poorly executed aren’t mutually exclusive. She’s an icon, but she’s also an 80s pop star, and a lot of them would come off weak in this room. She certainly didn’t ruin the song or anything. Most of the modern sentiment comes from a place of reverence and nostalgia. Imagine listening to this song when it released and you might understand a little better
@@swisschoklate736 Loud & Obnoxious.
@@thedirtyeI heard it when it was released and her part was great.And she was passionate about it.
😂😂😂😂
I actually love Cyndi's part ❤
Hearing that Diana Ross started the autograph session between the artists by going up to Darryl Hall and telling him something along the lines of, I'm your biggest fan will you sign my music sheet? Melted my heart.
That's funny because he had worked on her 1984 record
And in the documentary they said she was in tears at the end of the session. When asked why she was crying she said that she didn't want it to be over.
@@africkinamerican And Swept Away was her last solo studio album to be certified gold by the RIAA.
Cyndi Lauper was not a mistake. She helped make that record even more unique.
Same with Huey Lewis inheriting the part that was meant for Prince. Nothing against Prince, but Huey was so great in that part. He had to sing it MANY, MANY, MANY times, because Cyndi couldn't nail her part. Huey made the bridge so much more powerful.
I absolutely loved her solo.
Agree! My favorite moment on that song!
WA WA WA WAAAA!!!
💯 They asked _Cyndi_ to be the record.
And so _Cyndi_ was.
Jazzy and Brassy and _Cyndi!_
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Cindy's and Bruce's parts are LEGENDARY. Having said that, everybody played his/her role perfect, for a perfect outcome
Prince.
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The 2 absolutely most horrific voices on the song
They didn't talk about Waylon Jennings walking out. Lol
So what became of this? 🦻
This was a once in a lifetime event. Great song too. I never get tired of it.
Sad that so many of them are gone now. I still cry every time I hear it!
Me gustan las voces de Steve Perry;Cindy y Ray Charles.Le ponen su sello a la canción.La hacen aún mas hermosa!
Cyndi was 100% the better choice for this. I love them both, but Cyndi was perfect!
@wendyfrench8042 At one point he did say Madonna would have been the better choice, but later said things worked out the way they should have.
@@wendyfrench8042Prince was an introvert who needed to be the boss in musical situations. I think it is very likely he wouldn't have had it any other way even if he appreciated the project and song itself.
I was in my early 20’s back then,if I had to pick between Cyndi Luaper and Madonna, I would pick Cyndi.
Madonna would not sing that part as well as Cyndi did.
I love Madonna’s “Ray Of Light”, “Hung Up”, “Borderline”, “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”
But Cyndi was the better choice for the bridge part in “We Are The World” because her voiced soared through the mix in a way that Madonna could only have hoped to achieve.
I love both of them.
Cyndi was the right choice.
@@anthonyh4125 The whole point was, that each singer got assigned the line that would best fit their vocal style and range. If they'd chosen Madonna instead, she would not be singing the same line as Cyndi Lauper, but a line that suited her vocal better. Madonna would've been fine.
Who else but Cyndi Lauper could have hit those notes that she did? And with alarming ease. What a powerhouse vocalist in that small package!
Screeching is not a musical note
@@sistarkenyasue2078 right. Except Cindy didn't screech. She was perfect.
Either MJ or Steve Perry... and they're dudes! Not hating on Cyndi, I'm a fan, just saying. 😁
@@mtothejizzyThey already had solos, especially Michael.
@@WuWei7 and..?
I remember how much this song meant to me as a kid, how heartfelt the lyrics and vocals were. It remains a fantastic testament to the power of teamwork, music, and compassion.
A remarkable song indeed.
What a great time to be alive. I love my life, born in the 70s and raised in 80s.
Wasn’t that great. I was in my 20s
Same! Phenomenal decade to be born 🙌🏾
@@thetoughgroup wait if you were born then how do you remember it? Duh
@@joes7930 Born in the 70s. Grew up, bought my first albums and attended my first concerts in the best most iconic musical decades the 80s and 90s, duh 😄
@@thetoughgroup oh sorry. Read it wrong. 80s still sucked. I was in my 20s then. When born in the 70s ? You go to concerts in the 80s at ten years old? Duh? Not talking about the 90 s here. Wasn’t in the original post
Cyndi nailed the bridge....she was X factor that sprinkled magic to the song...
i agree with that, Cindy is Cindy, a wonderful singer and a women with both feet on the gruond, :)
She did nail it. After many takes
spot on
@@caryleepierce2605 - All of them did multiple takes experimenting and developing their line. It was all done in a 12 hour session, which is FAST! The rehearsal sessions are on UA-cam. Yes, she simply nailed it.
Cyndi Lauper and Steve Perry were the best ones. Love them both to bits.💕
Lionel nailed it when he said those who were supposed to be there - WERE THERE. Further more, I still love watching Cindy singing her part. I'm not a huge, in the sense that I've never bought one of her records, but I do love her voice and her energy and whenever I see her do her part in that video I found that I break into a big, stupid grin. Nice job kid.👍
Well said! She brought her energy to the table and they captured her perfectly. She’s done some fun blues in the intervening years. She’s still a dynamo.
I love her song True Colors.
There is a behind the scenes of that song on here and Steve Perry from Journey told them to harmonize like that. When Cyndi says “yeah yeah yeah”.
I love Cyndis voice and character. She had the perfect part for her pitch.
40 years later, song still touches me the same. I still have so much respect for all of these legends. They made a difference. No disrespect for basketball, but this is The Dream Team.
It's a shame your dream team couldn't make a good song. LOL
Lots of poor people in a rich countries paid money to rich people in poor countries.
Cyndi is brilliant inside and out. You/we were so lucky to have her. The song is ICONIC with her in it. 💜
She aged very well.
Cyndi's Always had the better voice of the two! Maddening that M's gimmicks got her more attention.
Really cool to hear that about Huey, His and Cyndi’s lines are super iconic for me. There was probably nobody there that could have sung Cyndi’s line. ❤
Get rid of it then!!!
What a time! I remember crying when I saw this. All these stars coming together for one day. I am so glad I got to experience the feeling of watching this when it aired the first time.
Cyndi lauper's contribution made that record what it is..her voice was so powerful..
It’s my favorite part of the song
Annoying ? This is a group song not a song where u try to stand out by sounding like a dying animal
@@treykoyawena4443 Mine too
Cyndi Lauper has the most recognisable voice in the world. Prince on guitar would have been the icing on the cake. That exchange between Bruce Springsteen & Stevie Wonder towards the end gives me chills to this day!
Prince was like the Jimi Hendrix of the 1980's, Prince and Jimi would be friends if Jimi lived.
the song just didn’t need a guitar … like Ritchie said, everybody who was SUPPOSED to be there WAS there … long live The Purple One 💜
the extended version could have had plenty of space for a Prince solo. Imagine bringing back the bridge section second time (the "when you're down and out" section) with a blazing Prince solo over those chords... I'm hearing it in my head right now.
He should have put his ego to the side and done it!
I only know all the artists in 'We Are The World' BECAUSE they sung in it and Cyndi Lauper was one of my favs
They were smart to factor in the need for using singers with recognizable voices. Like almost everyone else’s I first heard the song on the radio and what really caught my attention was hearing a succession of distinct famous voices. Lionel Ritchie started it off, then Stevie Wonder sang a few words… Paul Simon, then Kenny Rogers, etc. I was hooked, ID’ing the singers while also hearing their message. It was well done on so many levels.
As a 80’s teen ..We are the World marked an iconic memory for all of us .No matter what genre you listened to ..there was something there for everyone to grab on to!
Good point, there was someone there for every age group. I was an 80’s teen, too. Sweet memories.
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Almost all musical styles where included.
Facts!!!
I can’t remember a single thing about the song.
Prince had a phobia about being around people. That's the only reason he wanted to be in a speparate room.
I found out because one of my former coworker's, his brother was head of security at one of the New York airports. He was responsbile for security for famous people traveling through the airport. Prince's head of security told him about it. They had to make sure the area Prince would travel through was free of all people.
"The top performers of our day... And Latoya Jackson." 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The shade! Omg, that cracks me up.
I missed that somehow! Where was that said?! 😂
Okay, I found it 🤣 And yeah, why WAS Dan Akroyd there? 🤔
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@@ahill4642 Nothing against Dan, but that's always been a mystery to me too! (Glad he took part, of course!).
Blues Brothers?
I’m a massive Prince fan but…..Huey really did that line justice, I really can’t imagine anyone improving it. The texture, the power of his voice, simply 👌🏻
I LOVE Huey and Prince!
I think that everyone who was there was supposed to be there. Lionel made a MASSIVE misjudgment trying to put Prince and MJ together. Despite their huge rivalry, Prince was also controlling and painfully shy almost to the point of a personality disorder. He did contribute a single and a music video to the We Are the World compilation album, "4 the Tears in Your Eyes" with Wendy and Lisa.
Seriously, I don't think Prince could have done that -- it's out of his range, unless you're talking falsetto which would not be strong enough
Good thing Prince wasn't in this
@TMMM-c9i Prince had serious mental health challenges that came off as a condescending attitude.
Fun fact, Dan Aykroyd is actually a blues musician
Stevie Wonder explaining to Bob Dylan how to sound like Bob Dylan. 😂
Yeah! Bob’s style was a fish out of water and he was attempting to harmonize like the other singers. It wasn’t working. Wonder has this amazing talent to sing like another singer and was able to help Dylon understand what they wanted. Shows how humble Bob was and how much he wanted it to work.
It’s a very cool story! And the result was perfect, Bob was being Bob! And we wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.
@@SoltrainInTheHouse Pastor Bob was always the preacher, he wasn't expected to be part of any choir. Its interesting that Stevie could conceptualize Bob's contribution that way. Another sound, a different instrument made to fit.
Stevie doing big things.real musician.
A lot of people make fun of Dylan's voice, but I love it. Songs like Jokerman and Sweetheart like you are simply amazing. He was great on this song.
He was right Cyndi has a voice you could recognize immediately…and it was awesome!!!
As a producer myself, it is funny how some huge artist can get nervous even when they are a super talent. The Dylan thing really shows this. I'm sure he's used to singing his own songs and writes to fit his vocal style. So when you have sangers like James Ingram and brilliant vocalists like Steve Perry, you may wonder where you fit in and can you fit your vocal style to this song. It was great that Stevie was able to deduce this and come over to produce/coach Dylan's vocal, to teach him how to sound like himself on this record. It's a funny space as a producer when you have to teach an artist to sound like themselves in certain situations when they aren't sure how.
Yeah, in another behind the scenes video, Dylan actually asked for Stevie to help him. Dylan wasn't the only one. Al Jarreau also struggled a bit to make up a decorative style line on the fly. Everyone went through 3-4 takes experimenting how they wanted to sing their own flavor into their line. But yeah, Dylan didn't feel comfortable making it up on his own, he wanted Stevie to affirm what was expected.
The best line in this video was Quincy saying, "You can't take that many maniacs on a tour." 😄
He understands ego syndrome. LoL
Natalie Merchant would probably disagree. 😄
16:23 and now we're learning how truly maniacal they are. Apparently anybody that has made it has sold their soul..
Agreed.
I thought I was the only one who noticed that, I was floored...🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just to be in the same era of that moment was an honor.The 80’s were truly magical.
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Yep, I was there!
1984 was nauseating.
they admired each other and didn't give a sht about colour/gender/race
@@MsElke11 You get it,Thank you.
I was 14 and remember this so well! I had no idea these people might be intimidated by each other. Like Huey said, a moment in time 🙌🏻
I'm having a moment in time right now
The Netflix documentary on this magical night was SO enjoyable. So special seeing everyone being so human, nervous and shy, restless and a bit impatient at times. Connecting with each other. Hitting their marks. Bob Dylan shy… and then just nailing it. So many cool stories. 😂 Self-proclaimed “good old boy” Waylon Jennings walking out when Ray wanted to do the language. Even that was iconic. What a fabulous job everyone did. Grateful to Lionel, Michael and Quincy and their team for working their magic.
Grateful for Harry Belafonte and also Kenny Rogers for rolling the ball ..
Not having Modanna was NOT a mistake🙄. Cyndi was perfect.
The thing is, Madonna turned it down.
@@ThePriceIsRising Madonna is overrated. Her voice is no where near Cyndi Lauper.
That doesn’t surprise me at all.
@@RustyHingeno she didn't. She wasn't even invited and she cried about it
@@for-house-stark In the documentary, Lionel said her manager said she was unavailable / scheduling conflict.
The look on Duran Duran, Phil Collin and Sting reading the winner of the grammy is We are the World single...yet the single they made with others, which started We are the World, was phenomenal.
Seeing Huey Lewis in concert was one of the best experiences I had. Legendary Voice, Legendary Band
Lionel is finally starting to look like that clay sculpture of him in the "Hello" video.
Brutal!
😂😂 very true and very funny 😂😂
True😂
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Huge Madonna stan here. Cyndi’s line is one of my favorite parts of the song. She was great and unique. It is what it is and the time was perfect.
Besides Michael’s vocals Cyndi Lauper part was the best one! Everyone was actually great!! Unique in their own way.
Michael was so sweet and shy, I absolutely loved him....miss him still 😢
@@mittykitty7744 Me too
When this song came out, and subsequently the video of the performance, I was moved. No matter what you think about the singers and their personalities, they did a marvelous job with this. Anytime you get that many people together, you will have some issues. That’s the same with any large crowd working on a project, so all of you who think the egos were a bit much, remember, you weren’t there, and you didn’t have to deal with the situation as they did. They were ALL stars in their own right, and to share that spotlight with others can be intimidating, as well as intruding on their space. It was short of a miracle to have so many show up, do such a long recording session, and then have such a phenomenal hit for such a good cause.
My hat’s off to all who participated in this endeavor, those who are still with us, and those who are gone from us. I salute you for your talent, and for doing an impossible task under such crazy circumstances.
I still listen/watch this song today, and I’m enamored by the talent in the song. Thank you to those who gave all for this project.
Well said! The Netflix documentary revealed a lot. It was a very late and long night, they were all a bit shy and starstruck! The heat was oppressive in the room. Bits of confusion, getting everyone organized. Little delays made people cranky, understandably. Didn’t the power go out at one point. All kinds of nerves. It IS a miracle they pulled it off and the results were really cool and beautiful. ☺️
Πολύ συγκινητικό αυτό το υπέροχο τραγούδι αφιερωμένο στα πεινασμένα παιδιά της Αφρικής όμως πιστεύω ότι δεν δόθηκε η ανάλογη αξία στον τεράστιο καλλιτέχνη και ανθρωπιστή Μάικλ Τζάκσον για την συνεισφορά του στους στίχους και στη μουσική του τραγουδιού. Γιατί τον έχουν λησμονήσει???
@XanBos I think you should watch the Brit version with Bob Geldof and Midge Ure at the helm. No they weren't all glammed up, arriving in limos with a pack of paps in tow. Big difference there. It was not fake for the cameras!
I have to think it must have been like herding cats! All of these unique artists became famous because they marched to their own drummer. Pretty amazing that it all came together as well as it did
I know right.
It is so noble of these millionairs that use privet jets to travel from state to state to care about the planet and the poors beneath them.
I performed We are The World with my daycare class for our parents in the 80s. When the video came out they played it at the skating rink. All the kids would skate down to the screen and sing along.
I just love Lionel Richies' positive reasoning to refrain from discrediting to reveal anyone in a negative light ❤
OUTRAGEOUS!
@@JAnotherday just downplaying Michael Jackson’s role
Well said. Such a gentleman.
@@sands_in_taufer He did? How so?
What? The clown claimed Cindy Lauper was a mistake! He actually preferred Madonna! WTF????
Huey Lewis' solo still gives me chills...
Chills like in a good way?
Agreed!
I was LITERALLY about to write the same thing.
@@lamartz11yes!
@@PatrickAustin he morphed into Thurston Howell III
It's "easy" to look back on things and think how they could be done differently. When "Do They Know It's Christmas Time" came out I was floored to see all these artists come together and produce such a wonderful song. Then "We Are the World" came out, it was just fantastic! At least that was my experience. It was also giving us the push to donate "a lot of money".
By "a lot of money" I mean: "What each of us could afford at the time with the money we made in those days"
I get goose bumps when Cyndi Lauper sings her part. No one could have done that better than her
Cyndi Laupers solo part is my absolute favorite part of that song.
It definitely IS!
It was never a mistake. Every artist that came they humbled themselves and was not selfish. They worked together it was the Best song.
Glad they went with Cindy shes much better vocally than Madonna IMO
It will ALWAYS be seen as an appropriation of Bob Geldof's heroic, visionary
attempt, not to pose, but to even buy the trucks to actually get food to Ethiopia et al.
THIS was ENTIRELY a hor vehicle for hors...their monies disappeared in cocaine, houses, jets.....
If by that you mean Cindy has a great voice and Madonna really can't sing at all, I agree.
Madonna was too much for that collaboration of massive egos.
Cindy has so much more emotion in her voice, and even if she had less hits than Madonna, they were of much much better quality, Kate Bush's level. Madonna was great for brainless teen parties.
“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” is better than anything Madonna has recorded…
Cyndi Lauper had the key part to We are the World. It's the part that gives me chills still to this day. I'm not sure I heard him right but did Lionel say that was a mistake? I've seen the progress videos and Cindy nailed it! Just unbelievable.
Lionel said it was a mistake to have chosen Cindy over Madonna, when they should have had both.
@@jeffchapman6016I really didn’t like this song too much, but I did like Cyndi’s part in the song. I was in college, Cyndi was really big then. We all thought the song sounded like a Christmas song
When a lot of big names come together, some people start to have ego problems.
Everyone wants to be better and more important than the other.
Lionel meant that it was a mistake not to have both. Cyndi still would've been the soloist, Lionel just meant mistake to not have Madonna there at least in the choir. ---I agree, that middle section which purposely had more intensity to segway into the 1st full choir chorus gives me chills--and Cyndi nailed it!!!
Cyndi Lauper, without a doubt, was the best on that song. Very raw and great.
How amazing is it that Michael Jackson skipped the award show to work on the recording, and everyone else came afterwards. He was amazing.
It was a beautiful thing that these people could come together like this.
Steve Perry skipped the American Music Awards, too, and was also there super early, just hanging out.
Майкл Джексон показал что он не только музыкант но и человек.
We Are The World was a huge scam. Mr. Beast proved that and he's a scammer too. How about building some wells for those people? How about sending over some fertilizer and build some greenhouses? No, couldn't do that. Let 'em starve! Bono can run around with his grifty One Campaign and get nothing done... except get rich! It's called The One Campaign because Bono only gives 1% to charity. Everything is a scam, people... and your heroes are in on it. Kony 2012... DERP! Mandela was a murderous criminal who burned people alive... but Hollywood celebrates him. WAKE UP, PEOPLE! Ukraine is another scam.
Yeah so hard to take one night out of their celebrity lives to record a lame song in one take. That sing sucked.
@@DeMan59= 🤡
Cindy has a far more identifiable voice than Madonna. She is INFINITELY a better technical singer than Madonna. There isn't any question about that.
The best ability Madonna had was that she was a dancer and a performer but never was that great singing, she didn't have that much technique or range. Her music was fun and her shows were entertaining and she was an icon in fashion but her singing was just ok. I liked them both for their different styles.
lolz true and also the Uk people dont like madonna is what i heard lolz
She wasn't just identifiable, at that point in time she had more soul. She could invest the lyrics with a gutsy honesty that Madona couldn't come close to.
Cindy forever!
Go listen 🎶 to her blues songs
Dan Akroyd was there because he’s a Blues Brother and was on a Mission From God!
I am disheartened to hear Lionel say that picking Cindi over Madonna was a mistake. Are you kidding me? Even if you thought that, which you absolutely shouldn't, why would you say that? Cindy's vocal contribution on that song was irreplaceable. So disappointed in him.
There are many cuts in Lionel's interview, I would like to listen to the full dialogue, to be sure that he did this nonsense.
He didnt say that. Jimmy Kimmel was saying they made a mistake not finding a way to include both Madonna and Cyndi and Lionel said "you're right".
No no, he agreed that it was a mistake to not have invited Madonna as well as Cyndi. He didn't say it was a mistake to include Cyndi.
ffs people he meant BOTH
He's not saying that! He's saying that not having Madonna was a mistake, not that Cyndi was a mistake. Everybody know the power of Cyndi's voice is not comparable to Madonna's sweet voice; they need a powerful voice, so that was the right Cyndi's place.
And it was a mistake, but because they really thought that Madonna was just a temporal stuff that soon will be forgotten. Never imagined that she was to be the Queen of Pop.
I will never get tired of hearing about the making of this record. You had to be there - I was a baby, and I remembered buying this 45 and played it over and over again. My school bus would sing it for fun on our way to school. I didn’t get the messaging behind it until much older and I tear up not only bc of it but bc of the nostalgia.- But also Great memories…
I didn't know it came out as a 45. I had the whole charity album.
@@ebarteldes The single was number one all around the world!!
I was a baby and I remembered buying this 45?
I remember, as a youngster, buying this 45 and playing it over and over again.
@@stuartwray6175😂😂😂😂
We Are The World was a huge scam. Mr. Beast proved that and he's a scammer too. How about building some wells for those people? How about sending over some fertilizer and build some greenhouses? No, couldn't do that. Let 'em starve! Bono can run around with his grifty One Campaign and get nothing done... except get rich! It's called The One Campaign because Bono only gives 1% to charity. Everything is a scam, people... and your heroes are in on it. Kony 2012... DERP! Mandela was a murderous criminal who burned people alive... but Hollywood celebrates him. WAKE UP, PEOPLE! Ukraine is another scam.
Why can't music be as powerful an influence as it was during that time in these times of today? 🤷
Madonna had no right to even be considered. She was an entertainer not a vocalist. This was an amazing lineup. For me personally, Steve Perry was the standout along with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Cyndi Lauper. Of course, they were all great, but these voices on this song turned it up a notch. Hearing Bob Dylon and Michael Jackson always gives me goosebumps as well. This was history in the making. 2024 and it's still one of the greatest songs ever written.
Madonna would have probably made it all about herself.
Yeah she definitely couldn't sing as good as dylan or better midler. 😂 jeez the 3 biggest stars of music then we're jackson,Madonna, and prince. Prince had too many demands and Madonna was blacklisted . Plain and simple
Why were Dan Aykroyd & Waylon Jennings there?
And do you realize that no one in this video mentions that they had the honor of also having Steve Perry on board? Incredible.
@@brandonleeaguilar Dan Akroyde was a blues brother.
I got a ghetto blaster for Christmas that year and woke up the earliest and listened to it on the radio. I pressed record on a blank tape and got half of it. I got the record for my birthday in February. 1985!!! It was amazing and memorable for sure. I love that I was a part of that era! Let's not forget the video played over and over on MTV 🎉
Sweet story thx for sharing this
U got a “Ghetto Blaster “😂😂..love the non politically correct 80’s..i had a Boom Box and so did u my Suburbanite friend 😂
I feel like Ethiopia and places like that. Need to learn how to take care of themselves if they can’t then that’s just life. Giving money to poor countries or poor people does nothing if they can’t find a way to sustain themselves because eventually the gifts and donations will dry out then what?
This was perfection, legitimately. I'll never forget it.
It's sad that Ann Wilson of Heart was never included, forget Madonna.
Interesting. Ann’s one of best voices, period.
They didn't have any real hard rock singers there. maybe Perry, and that was it? I can't remember.
@@vaderladyl Daryl Hall, Kim Carnes, Lindsey Buckingham, Steve Perry
RIght, along those lines, what about Pat Benatar? Her and Ann are certainly among the best female rock voices ever!
They missed Ann Wilson and Pat Benatar ❤❤
80s were the best.Long live the 80s..!
No the 70s were the best, but then again I'm probably 10 years older than you . Long live the music.
Same 😂😂😂@@stevewebster5219
The 70s certainly had the more pioneering, talented and even quality sound, but the 80s were a very close second.
@@BigBass-xf5yi can't argue with that.
@@stevewebster5219 Nah, the 60s were the best. I'm probably 10 years younger than you.
As a kid, 50s rock was king, but then I discovered The Beatles.
I'd go 60s/50s/70s/80s/90s on my favorite decades in music ranked.
Love her. Cindi is an icon❤
Cyndi’s line is iconic!
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Cyndi has such a unique voice, and a ton of talent to go with it. Also, she was VERY popular at the time - she belonged there.
Keep in mind that all the soloists had very unique voices that you could pick out while listening to this song on the radio. If you weren't watching the video, you could still identify who sang each part.
I'm an 80s child. I got this song on my phone. Listened to it the other night as I was driving. I could remember being in jr high and thinking this was the coolest video ever. Seeing all these top singers of the day all together
Madonna isn’t a singer. She’s a performer!!!! Cyndi was spot on ❤
Stfu. What a ridiculous comment. No she doesn't have the octave range of Whitney or Cyndi, but that doesn't mean that she isn't a singer. She has proven countless times over her 40+ career that she can sing, and can sing very well.
She actually sings as well as some of the others that were on the track though. She could have replaced Kim Carnes honestly not Cyndi.
@@kezfaz6429 Madonna is a singer. Gosh what a ridiculous comment.
Madonna is a great singer, it's just that section called for higher and more identifiable voice that suggested Cyndi. That middle section (When you're down and out) was a higher intensity segway into the 1st full choir chorus. It was executed brilliantly by all 4. Yes, Madonna could've done Kim's part, but I love Kim's deeper tone contrasting with Cindi. Sounded great. I'm conflicted, bc I do wish there were a few more 80's artists there, like Madonna, Mellencamp, Carlisle, etc, but seeing how primadonna Madonna turned out to be, kind of glad she got snubbed.
@@jamesr2164 so James, you’ve obviously been to see Madge perform live??
These people were not just artists. They were the most influential artists of a generation joining each other to help those in need. When I listen to this song I get tears.
So true. Incredible!
That’s the gayest thing I’ve ever heard
Yeah I cry 🙉
The whole song and all the artists are great, but when Steve Perry sings, "There's a choice we're making. We're saving our own lives" every hair on my body stands up.
From multiple generations. Some of these artists were the It bands/singers from my grandmother's generation. My mother wasn't even born yet when Diana Ross was cranking out her first hits.
If I forget everything I know about the making of, if I close my eyes and I just listen, I still think Cindy was far the best.
Steve Perry is the Bomb. Love Lionel Richie and he never ages..
Steve Perry has the greatest voice ever
Are you talking about The Voice, right?
I remember this AMA ceremony. Lionel Richie hosted. And all night, he would yell,‘OUTRAGEOUS!’ I thought it was funny and it stuck out in my mind every now and then over the years. He was cool and so genuine.
Then I see the Netflix special on this. Wondered why MJ wasn’t at that ceremony. This is the time where Michael ruled the world and he wasn’t at this particular awards show when everyone in music was? Now, we know why. He stayed back to work on this song, basically alone. I liked him, respected him n what he did for music. After this, I loved him.
(Btw, BandAid was better.) ha! ❤
Watching the documentary about this night, I gained a deeper respect for Michael. It helped me to separate his scandals from his incredible talent and work ethic. And yes, Lionel is a character and just so cool. These special people who’ve brought us so much joy.
@@ahill4642 Right?! Damn. How lucky are we to live in a time like this! ❤️
At the time, if memory serves, Cyndi was on top with a huge massive album. Madonnas “Like a Virgin” was just being released. Back then, Cyndi was the bigger star. A year or even six months later, it would’ve been Madonna
Cyndi was the best decision. Her voice is so unique but still it feels like she matches perfect within the group. Madonna is great when it comes to self-marketing, but not for a group song where the message matters, not the people singing it.
They missed at least 4 female amazing voices : Ann Wilson , Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks and Grace Slick❤❤❤
Indeed!
All white people... for what started out as a black project... it sure got whitened up...
Ann Wilson and Grace Slick have amazing voices. Never like Benetars songs but great voice. Stevie's is unique voice is fantastic too.
@@kathleenharris3403 im 57 years old , i grow up in the 70's with Heart, Jefferson Airplane, Fleetwood Mac and Pat Benatar .i love all of them ❤️
Cher?
Cyndy Lauper was the best of the female vocalist ❤ to me!
I was 10 years old and while I have heard of most of the artists, I haven't heard of him yet, and loved all of them, STEVE PERRY'S was THE line I absolutely loved. We sang it for graduation in elementary school.
How embarrassing for you.
Love Cindy's NY accent 😃 She's quite a character!
Happy to see all the love for Cyndi in the comments...Came here to say that Cyndi has a phenomenal voice and she was absolutely the right person for that part...
There was no mistake. Cyndi Lauper almost stole the show. ❤
Cyndi is one of the best female pop vocalists ever! Her voice is powerful and extremely unique. She has the most memorable part of the song due to her talent.
I can't imagine Madonna and Prince singing a part for this song. Glad SP was there.
That part with Dionne was hilarious
Definitely no mistake with Cyndi...commercially, Madonna was bigger, but there's no contest who was a better or more distinctive singer (no hate on Madonna but yeah...Lauper is a phenomenal singer...better than most people realize)
I was about 5 yrs old when this song made its debut and was touched even then by the unity and the cause. Still brings tears to my eyes to this day. This was a magical moment in time for music, it’s a timeless classic.
The voices of the 80s! This was a great documentary! Leaving Prince and Madonna off actually worked.. everything happens for a reason!
nobody is ever happy with a top 10 list, differences is what we are about. but what happen was pretty damn fine regardless
Cindi part in the song for me is the best actually rewind it back to here her voice ❤️💯
Me too!
Great episode, thank you so much 😊
If you were a John Denver (or Harry Chapin) fan, or were aware who was actually fighting on the front for years, you have issues with this song. John Denver started fighting for causes when it wasn't the trendy thing for celebrities to do. He started "The Hunger Project" in 1977. He used his money to support it, and his platform to go to Africa and other nations and educate the world. He wrote songs on it (pull up "I Want to Live") He was never asked to do this project, almost a decade after he had been doing the actual work helping world hunger.
Sadly, Harry Chapin had died by the time this was done, but had been turned down by some of the celebs on here when he tried to recruit them to help. His started "World Hunger Year" and not only worked tirelessly, but when he performed, he always "played one night for me, one for the other guy." Yup, he would donate his earns to just about every other concert. Show me any performer, before or since, that has come close to that. See the video of Bruce Springsteen talking about how Harry recruited and educated him. It's hysterical. So Harry couldn't be there, but not ONCE in any interview, to this day, has anyone credited Harry, or John, who spoke of how heartbroken he was not to be invited.
So I've long had a problem with this showpiece song.
It was for the almighty dollar and nothing else. So I totally agree with you.
I had no idea about this. This was fascinating to learn. 👍Such a shame. He wasn't part of the 'cool gang' I guess and maybe more 70's based. They squeezed Sheila E in just to get Prince to come who didn't bother 'cos reasons, but the real long term activist is turned down and very hurt by it.
@@ellenw391 In my opinion, your post is far more educational than this presentation. If I had the resources, I'd love to be part of a team that presents your post backed up by actual footage of interviews; an actual documentary is what's needed.
This was done purely to stroke the egos of the individuals involved. This whole project was buullsht!
Especially when you think of the fact that it didn't make a dent in what was happening and still happening in Sudan and other countries that have been ravaged not just by starvation, but by the consequences of war and the corruption of the government's that lead them and the governments that contribute to those leaders. And now there's Gaza. Of all these narcissistic WATW clowns that are still living today, how many of them have uttered a word about the atrocities being committed against the Palestinians?!
Yeah, just what I thought!
John Denver hosted the Grammys the night of this event. Despite his lengthy history of involvement in hunger projects, he was snubbed right over to be involved. I can't stand this song just for this reason. John could have easily added significant lyrics and verses to the song and his soaring voice could have made such a positive impact.
That comment from Quincy about Cindy, that's almost a compliment coming from him; at least she wasn't ignored.
He also said Stevie Wonder was a pain in the ass too.
Cindi's voice was/is a safe place of my childhood. I had a wonderful childhood but her music was nostalgia before nostalgia.
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They absolutely did not make a mistake picking Cindy over Madonna.
I agree 💯
That isnt what they said. They said the mistake was not finding a way to have both of them on the song.
This was well put together. This was such a unique moment in time.
Yes it think Kamala Harris spoke eloquently about this moment in time
I was 14 years old when this song was done and I didn't care hardly at all about this song, the message, or the huge group of people singing the song and I have pretty much have forgot about the song. Sometime in my 40's I heard this song on someone's Spotify and I realized that this was a great song along with all the different types of genre singers and it amazes me how music and culture from back then changes your outlook in adult life. I actually forgot all of the talent that sang this song and I don't think that this could be put together in today's world.
There is no beating the 80s when it comes to music.
I'll take the 70's
Quality, greatness, epic masterpieces by hundreds = ‘70’s
Late seventies, early 80’s for me
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What gets forgotten is that Prince did contribute a song for the project. I don't think Prince was ever too crazy about being directed on what to sing back then. He had a different vision but he did care.
Yeah he was adamant about not working with producers. If they had let him send in his contribution on tape, he would have been in the song
He did contribute a song on the album And I think Madonna did too
Watch them ignore this too, these people thrive off the drama.
Prince did so much for so many behind the scenes without a word. We may never know how much he gave and how much he cared about people.
If everybody else in that room who had their own music careers and success could participate and work with everyone to create this song then so could Prince. He chose not to because of his ego. That's all.
I love the Metal one with DIo
the “and Latoya Jackson” will always crack me up🤣🤣
Not sure if La Toya's music ever actually charted on the Billboard 100.
It’s funny. But it’s also pretty mean.
@@RFergusson not half as bad as the tabloids were to Michael Jackson though
Dionne got a big kick out of that, too. 🤣
@@Scorchy666 I love her song "Wicked Love"
The way Lionel Richie answered all those questions and explained everything without stepping on toes. He is the best public relations speaker in the world. We need Lionel Richie for president!!! 🤣🤣🤣
It was awesome. I'll never forget growing up and all my favorite singers did this. Incredible.
My 8th grade class did this for our graduation ceremony.
I had Cyndi's part.
We filed out to Queen's "We Are The Champions".
aww adorable what school did you go to
@@telikaandfam "Cringe High"
@@Rebel1972xCringe is good for the soul. ☺️
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Me and my friends made a parody of it, sung to the same music;
"We got the food
And you can't have any"
Wow! You must have had a very cool music teacher!