The true genius here was the person who did the vocal arrangement. Imagine doing the monumental task of putting these legendary voices together and create perfection.
Quincy Jones did it. Micheal Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote the song. Quincy got them all together after the American Music Awards show. He told them to leave their egos at the door. this would be for a greater cause.
@@retteech Quincy, Michael, and Lionel did play a role in getting some of the singers together. But according to the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," Richie's manager Ken Kragen and his staff got a lot of the talent to participate. Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes were his clients, and he was the one who went after Springsteen, Dylan, and Lauper. Once those big names were on, others were easy to persuade to participate.
I am an African to be precise Ugandan I grew listening to this song, I break down every time I see our leaders struggle for power and killing innocent souls. I wish one day we wake up and make the world a better place.
Hello my brother, I am Colombian and I live in USA since 1985, not matter where are you from, we all live here in this planet with sooo much to give and make without all those horrible feelings of selfiness and hate. Sending love to all of you
It’s genius. I actually don’t like Bruce Springsteen’s sons, but his raspy, gritty, little bit mumble voice paired with Stevie’s creamy, effortless, clear voice was perfect and added to the whole song so much.
Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson “We Are the World” Instrumentalists David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums Quincy Jones -- conductor
My favourite parts are Springsteen and Wonder duetting together and James Ingram’s last chorus. The part were he says “so let’s start giving” always gives me chills.
This was a huge moment for Cyndi Lauper, she JUST hit the music scene and MJ or Lionel (don't know who) approached her to record this song with them, her nervous energy was so genuine and honestly needed when she came in.
Eh, not really. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Time After Time had been out for well over a year at this point, and she swept all the pop/rock female awards at the AMA's that all these people were gathered together for. She was weird, though, and probably not taken seriously by a lot of people. The interesting part is that there was a mostly media-conceived rivalry between her and Madonna, which is probably why M wasn't in this song. Similarly, Prince and MJ were pseudo rivals, which may have been why Prince didn't show.
That’s right. I guess nowadays, many people are either too lazy or just too weak to make music without help from a computer. If so, that’s not the occupation for them!
@huhhahuh it’s not that they HAVE to be good looking, it’s that the good looking ones are more appealing to ppl cuz ppl have always cared a lot about looks more than talent. So the “good-looking” ones get more popular than the more talented. And it’s gotten worse nowadays.
Thats one of the great things about artists pre 2000s, they had to actually have real talent and unique voices to make it big. Now they just have to look hot and have a good production team, which ends up making everybody sound pretty much the same
These were big-name, iconic celebrities coming together for a common purpose without asking for money or recognition. They were down-to-earth and relatable.
Many people dont realize these artists came to make this recording directly from the Grammy awards show after it was over. They stayed up all night and into the next morning to finish this short notice collaboration. So a few of these stars just happened to be attending the show with friends, relatives or colleages who invited them.This was the reason Mike Jackson didnt attend the Grammys--he was getting everything ready and rehearsing for this recording. Basically an afterparty from the grammys. Must have been a blast.
Never apologize for pausing and discussing and for getting emotional. I was 15yrs old when it came out and though I enjoyed it, I was too young to get the huge impact. Now, I get emotional and tear up every time I hear it.
Sir ,I have been married 52 years, I learned a long time ago the lady is always right. Bye the way, Micheal Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this. This raised 25,000,000 for charity.
That was the first time in musical history that major iconic artist gathered together for a good cause. it is the biggest selling single. And MJ wrote it wit a little bit of help by Lionel Richie. We are the world.
BandAid "Do They Know It's Christmas" debuted in 1984, We Are The World happened in 1985. Farther back, The Concert for Bangladesh was another collaboration concert that happened in 1971. 😇✌️
All soloists were Grammy winners! Produced by Quincy Jones! It was after the Grammys that they all gathered in this studio. Quincy put a sign on the door. “Check your Egos at the door”! Written by MJ and Lionel Richie!!
Wonderful reaction guys. So glad to see another emotional being. The amount of energy from all these top tier singers in one room, could move mountains. It's so powerful I tear up everytime.
The way the song was released was; Across the nation. Every radio station played the song at the same time. So, everyone heard it at the same time. That was genius and something I've never experienced since on radio. Just a fact not many people talk about.
So amazing.. this song came out the year I graduated from HS... OMG... I just recognized 40 artistist... if this song/ collaboration doesn't give u chills... u don't know music. I'm pretty sure all of them came together after the Grammy's in 1985 by Quincy Jones request... how special is that.
I was young when this came out. was a major drought and famine disaster in Africa. I remember a big concert was broadcast live from both the USA and England at the same time. It lasted for an incredible number of hours, especially at that time. Was alternated between the USA and England. England's version of this was called Do They Know It's Christmas😀 Greetings from Norway.
Possibly one the best and most genuine reactions to this song by young people. I was 21 years old when this song was released. Still love it to this day. Well done, guys. 👍❤️🇦🇺
The sad thing about this beautiful and so meaning song is: Nothing...NOTHING changed! Its getting even worst....people will never wake up and change anything....great song
I tear up every single time and I have heard this song and watched this video a million time. I especially tear up because many of these artist are no longer here.😢
Written and Composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Always an amazing song, amazing project, with amazing artists for an amazing cause. You guys should do some Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and other fantastic icons who appeared here, to make yourselves familiar with them!
I've seen several people showing this same video, and out of all them, you guys were the only ones that knew MOST of the ICONIC singers from back then. I can still remember the very moment this song hit the radio and exactly where I was and what I was doing. Brings back so many memories.
This song is amazing, and being written by MJ & co written by Lionel Ritchie is even more amazing,just shows how caring he is and acknowledges the trouble in the world,only he could put this together. That camera movement on Michael tho,always gives me chills,DAMN! The shoes, the socks, the glove. It's like you know who it is. The King Of Music Forever Michael Joseph Jackson Long Live The Greatest Music Artist To Ever Live!😇🙌🏽👑❤️💕🌟(MJ wasn’t just the Biggest in the 80’s but in his entire career y’all gotta React to sum more MJ PERIOD! He dominated the music industry nobody was close to that man he was/is on another stratosphere from his Jackson 5/The Jacksons days to his Solo career etc. Please React to Michael Jackson “What More Can I Give” it’s the Sequel to this classic/masterpiece We Are The World)
I remember when this song was everywhere! And the merchandise (tshirts, buttons, stickers) were being sold everywhere as well. 100% of the proceeds were given to starving people of Africa. During a time when MTV was king. The greatest and most popular musicians came together after the American music awards, to record this. (except Prince and Madonna) It was played beyond MTV. Regular television stations would randomly play it, to get donations for the cause. The 80s was a genuine time in musical history!
-It's ALWAYS beautiful to see someone react so visarally to something... You made me get choked up... The composition was masterfully put together to allow voices of all types to fit in whether you you knew how famous the artists were or not... So glad you were able to identify so many of them; that's an added bonus! Thank you! ❤
Yes, all these singers have such distinctive voices and individual sounds! You might not recognize their faces, but you'd know those voices for sure. Was very happy they included Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan in this. Again, very distinctive voices you know from the radio and songs from movies and tv shows. All with such very different personalities. Don't think there will be an assembly of talent like this ever again for one song or project.
What a time the 80s was. Being a teen, we all came together to help others. The music was mind blowing. No internet or smart phone. All this in the backdrop of the Cold War wherein any moment a nuclear war could take place, and we all came through that without any problem. Getting emotional to a song, you would not have survived the 80s. There were good times and a lot of bad times. One needed to be tough to get through the bad times. We watched Ethiopians dying of starvation on TV. Emotional people would not have been able to take it. .....Would love to go back to that era....
The other obvious choice would be the "What More Can I Give" charity song that Michael Jackson wrote and produced that was performed by lots of stars. It is similar to "We are the world" but less known. Actually I think What More Can I Give is a superior song! It was released in 2001 to aid survivors of the 9/11 attack. You should definitely check that one out. The We are The World Demo sung only by Michael Jackson is also worth checking out, its adorable. MJ had such a big heart! Good to see you back btw, I missed you guys 🙂
@@Whosrightwhoswrong Another song, on the same tangent, recorded a couple weeks after We Are The World, is "Tears Are Not Enough" by Northern Lights. It's basically every who's who from Canada. So, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Bryan Adams, etc. It is SO GOOD!! It tied for a Grammy with WATW in 1986.
No way is that song superior to "We Are The World"-maybe in your opinion it is. This song is the best-selling charity song of all time-nothing else is even close. Before or since.
@@jessieball6195 How many copies anything sells does not define the quality of the work, there are lots of other factors, so comparing these songs who were released in different times for their sales is meaningless in that sense.
Gen X here. I was in the first grade when this song and the video came out on MTV. The entire event went viral before viral was even a pop culture term. I am forever thankful and blessed to have been a child able to experience the 80s & 90s. There truly will never be another time like those again.
Just found you guys! Love you two. Note about the song…during the 80’s we had quite a few major concerts filled with stars with all proceeds going to charity. This song was done for the people of Ethiopia who were enduring a drought that was unimaginable. We also had a worldwide series of concerts simultaneously all over the globe called LiveAid. Amazing performance by Queen. Comic Relief was a gathering of the best comics for homelessness. Comic relief was hosted by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. Legendary. Check out the No Nukes concert too. Especially Bruce Springsteen’s infamous 3:15 am encore of No Nukes. Will leave you exhausted. Maybe something like this needs to be brought back.
I’ll give anything to go back in time to see this live i’ll fangirl the whole time on the inside the whole time because i was raised on all of these guys and i would be singing along on the inside too
These songs all came out around the same time to help Africa due to the terrible famine that was killing so many. Do They Know Its Christmas from Great Britain, We Are The World from USA, and Tears Are Not Enough from Canada. Great reaction guys.
Quincy Jones put this together & he told each & every star that is here, and they are ALL stars in their own right... and Quincy told them to leave their egos at the door. No one is superior. This was a true outpouring of love & support with no pats on the back were expected. The comradery reminds me of how country music awards shows compare to other music award shows. At a country show, all the stars are sitting in the audience singing along with every word of the performance on stage. The performers act like friends & family. At other music award shows, the stars in the audience are 'too cool' to barely acknowledge that other artists performing as having talent, let alone allow anyone to think that they are familiar with their music & that they enjoy it.
I think it's great that this song still resonates today. I wish the newer generation would at least not be so dismissive of not just who the singers all are, since they are all are incredibly talented but that the song needs to reach their heart. If you are preoccupied about talking through the song and not listening to the lyrics then the song will simply pass you by and mean nothing to you personally but whether or not it went viral. That was never the purpose of this song.
Love the whole song, but the part with Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen gives me goosebumps every single time ❤️ Who paired the two of them for this part was a genius 🙏🏼🤩🥰
The story I heard is that they were two of the last people there after most had headed home, and the track needed additional vocals. They were glad to stay even later. It was an all night session after the American Music Awards, so this was something like 4 AM
@@christinamann3640 that is what I heard too - that the original planned duet had some recording issues. Bruce left his sunglasses and came back to the studio, and Quincy asked if he could record some additional verses to replace the bad tracks.
What is criminal, to me, is how amazing Quincy Jones and his co-producer were at assembling the soloists. To take into account tone, timbre, and vocal stylings and know how those voices would play off each other; 👩🍳 💋
I'm 61. When I grew up singers had TALENT. Now they find fresh bodies and the music industry MAKES people become fans. Very little raw talent left anymore.
I read once that as the singers arrived in their chauffeured limos and started disagreeing on arraignments. Bruce drove up in a truck and said I'm just here to help the children. They followed his lead and the results were amazing! Peace from Northern Michigan
A lot of the singers were in limos because they were coming from the American Music awards. Springsteen wasn't - he had done a show in Buffalo NY the night before and had just flown into LA. He drove himself from the airport in a rental car. There were no disagreements between anyone that I've heard of. Everyone was there in the same spirit for the same reason.
Love that you guys are back! And great reaction as always. I can't believe she's never heard this song, I feel like I've known it since I can remember and I'm about the same age but hey, now you got to discover it for the first time and let all of us share the experience. :)
Just found your channel. I'm amazed your knowledge of these 80s stars! I'm a child of the 80s but you could name them more than me! And absolutely correct that these were the biggest stars of the day.
Berry Gordy had a sign placed over the studio door, "Leave your egos at the door. Those who don't will be driven home by Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles."
I don't think Berry Gordy had anything to do with this project. Also, that saying is a blend of 2 different quotes. Quincy Jones supposedly posted a sign, "Leave (or check) your ego at the door." The rest is from an event that took place about 2am, after the group finished. They broke out in an impromptu version of "Day-O", in tribute to Harry Belafonte (who started the USA project). In it, Stevie Wonder ad libs “If you drink to much I have to say (daylight come & I wanna go home) You gonna have to be driven home by me or Ray.” Here's the link; ua-cam.com/video/9sVSuxw9qZg/v-deo.html
@@wnsafford1854 Upon entering the recording studio, the musicians were greeted by a sign pinned to the door that read, "Please check your egos at the door." They were also greeted by Stevie Wonder, who proclaimed that if the recording was not completed in one take, he and Ray Charles, two blind men, would drive everybody home.
@@rtm27 The part of the sign you just now posted is not in dispute, just that it was put there by Quincy (not Berry) & the "driving home" bit was not on the sign (as your initial post says). Stevie did not greet people at the door with he "driving" line. He sings it, impromptu, in the vid link I gave you. Clearly, had he greeted everyone with that line, they would not have had the reaction to it, that shows in the vid. Whoever posted what you're copying from, has blended 2 unrelated things.
Al Jarreau is singing after Bruce Springsreen. He sang the theme song to the "Moonlighting " TV show starring Bruce Willis. The other singers are Joanne Carne, Steve Perry from Journey, Hall&Oates, Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones is conducting.
Great reaction! This music is fantastic. It brings tears to anyone's eyes! I've been listening to it since it came out. I can't believe there are still people who have never heard it.
Lindsay Buckingham has the best 1980's hair, other maybe Cyndi Lauper. Dan Aykroyd being in it was apparently a total accident-he had gone to see what he thought was a financial advisor that turned out to be a talent manager who was involved with this & the guy asked him to join.
Steve Perry absolutely Killed his part! He’s my Favorite! 🎼🎤
Ray Charles was the man of the song, he was the only one that said thanks to the Almighty God Jesus Christ... that's a big PLUS+++
FACTS!
Agreed
His part was definitely the best I wanted him to keep going
Unnecessary comparisons dampen the spirit of this song
Always so weird to me that not everyone on the planet knows all these legendary artists.
not everyone is as lucky as you bro.
Indeed!
I always feel the same .
Greatings from Portugal
Too young? 🤔
@@wgsips too young is great think if you are old enough to have all that knowledge you'd be as old as your grandmother and me
@@dougca7086 haha I'm older than you think, I'm a born-in- the- 70's- girl- and grew up with 80s music 🎶 ..
Icons in this video!!
Steve Perry ... the man can sing the ingredients off the cereal box and it would be a #1 hit lol
The true genius here was the person who did the vocal arrangement. Imagine doing the monumental task of putting these legendary voices together and create perfection.
Quincy Jones did it. Micheal Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote the song. Quincy got them all together after the American Music Awards show. He told them to leave their egos at the door. this would be for a greater cause.
@@retteech Quincy, Michael, and Lionel did play a role in getting some of the singers together. But according to the documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop," Richie's manager Ken Kragen and his staff got a lot of the talent to participate. Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes were his clients, and he was the one who went after Springsteen, Dylan, and Lauper. Once those big names were on, others were easy to persuade to participate.
The vocal arrangement was done by Tom Bahler.
Cyndi Lauper's voice really stood out, even among these legends.
Who would've ever thought Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes would sound so great together?
Apparently Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson did.
Literally my favorite part
Cyndi Lauper is the literal climax to the whole song. These three are my favorite combination of the whole song.
That bridge took over 9 takes, of which the last take was the one used. There's great behind the scenes footage taken during the recording process.
@@minty_Joe I was just gonna say the same thing about how long it took to make that bridge happen
I am an African to be precise Ugandan I grew listening to this song, I break down every time I see our leaders struggle for power and killing innocent souls.
I wish one day we wake up and make the world a better place.
Yes, South Africa is in deep trouble right now.
Hello my brother, I am Colombian and I live in USA since 1985, not matter where are you from, we all live here in this planet with sooo much to give and make without all those horrible feelings of selfiness and hate. Sending love to all of you
Well said.
Unfortunately. It will get much worse before it gets better.
When Lauper nails that transition, I well up every time. 😂
She'd tried before, but got nowhere as herself. She had to go with the gimmick to break through, but she's really a brilliant singer.
Bruce and Stevie.....the duet you never knew needed!!❤❤❤
and based on her reaction to Stevie, she should listen to Songs in the Key of Life
Omg yes Bruce & Stevie ❤️
My favorite part! Peace from Northern Michigan
Yes, imo that was the best part of the video/song! Great video for that time period! 😊
It’s genius. I actually don’t like Bruce Springsteen’s sons, but his raspy, gritty, little bit mumble voice paired with Stevie’s creamy, effortless, clear voice was perfect and added to the whole song so much.
Lionel Richie - 0:26
Stevie Wonder - 0:39
Paul Simon - 0:43
Kenny Rogers - 0:53
James Ingram - 0:59
Tina Turner - 1:06
Billy Joel - 1:13
Michael Jackson - 1:19
Diana Ross - 1:32
Dionne Warwick - 1:48
Willie Nelson - 2:02
Al Jarreau - 2:09
Bruce Springsteen - 2:15
Kenny Loggins - 2:21
Steve Perry - 2:28
Daryl Hall - 2:36
Huey Lewis - 2:48
Cyndi Lauper - 2:54
Kim Carnes - 3:02
Bob Dylan - 3:48
Ray Charles - 4:27
“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically)
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Mario Cipollina
Johnny Colla
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sean Hopper
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson
“We Are the World” Instrumentalists
David Paich - synthesizers
Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Phil Collins - percussion
Louis Johnson - synth bass
Michael Omartian - keyboards
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
John Robinson - drums
Quincy Jones -- conductor
Who?
Thank you SO much, Mr Powers. It is beyond my comprehension that any of these Legend's names would be unknown. I must be getting old. :)
You forgot Stevie Wonder
@@FinarfinNoldorin you and me both
@@brianlogsdon4824 Stevie Wonder is on the list. The top name from the top!
No autotune. Just raw talent.
wish there was no such thing as autotune
My favourite parts are Springsteen and Wonder duetting together and James Ingram’s last chorus. The part were he says “so let’s start giving” always gives me chills.
Same
@@saucyempress9803 Cyndi Lauper did her thing on this one. My favorite
Couldn't take Springsteen's screaming.
@@mcases2978 yes shes unreal
This was a huge moment for Cyndi Lauper, she JUST hit the music scene and MJ or Lionel (don't know who) approached her to record this song with them, her nervous energy was so genuine and honestly needed when she came in.
She stole the show
Very interesting! I didn’t know that and I was alive and well when this came out.
Eh, not really. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and Time After Time had been out for well over a year at this point, and she swept all the pop/rock female awards at the AMA's that all these people were gathered together for. She was weird, though, and probably not taken seriously by a lot of people. The interesting part is that there was a mostly media-conceived rivalry between her and Madonna, which is probably why M wasn't in this song. Similarly, Prince and MJ were pseudo rivals, which may have been why Prince didn't show.
Grew up in the. Eighties such a lucky girl...best decade ever
Real Legends Real voices no Auto Tune no help by computers ... Just raw talent !!
That’s right. I guess nowadays, many people are either too lazy or just too weak to make music without help from a computer. If so, that’s not the occupation for them!
@@cbsteffen Exactly
Part of the problem is most of today's artist hve to be good looking too and that excludes so many potentially great singers.
@huhhahuh it’s not that they HAVE to be good looking, it’s that the good looking ones are more appealing to ppl cuz ppl have always cared a lot about looks more than talent. So the “good-looking” ones get more popular than the more talented. And it’s gotten worse nowadays.
And they made this after being up all night after an awards show. Quincy Jones was a genius putting the line up and the duets together.
Thats one of the great things about artists pre 2000s, they had to actually have real talent and unique voices to make it big. Now they just have to look hot and have a good production team, which ends up making everybody sound pretty much the same
These Artists are LEGENDS!!
The 80’s were awesome!!💜
Totally agree back then everyone had unique voices now its all the same
These were big-name, iconic celebrities coming together for a common purpose without asking for money or recognition. They were down-to-earth and relatable.
Many people dont realize these artists came to make this recording directly from the Grammy awards show after it was over. They stayed up all night and into the next morning to finish this short notice collaboration. So a few of these stars just happened to be attending the show with friends, relatives or colleages who invited them.This was the reason Mike Jackson didnt attend the Grammys--he was getting everything ready and rehearsing for this recording. Basically an afterparty from the grammys. Must have been a blast.
From the AMA's.... A huge awards show but not the Grammys... 😁
Never apologize for pausing and discussing and for getting emotional. I was 15yrs old when it came out and though I enjoyed it, I was too young to get the huge impact. Now, I get emotional and tear up every time I hear it.
Band Aid was a mistake
Yo también, se me salen las lágrimas al ver a Michael Jackson y Ray Charles, Steve Wonder gozó mucho.
Same here!
Sir ,I have been married 52 years, I learned a long time ago the lady is always right. Bye the way, Micheal Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this. This raised 25,000,000 for charity.
There's no artist that you're listening to today, whose music wasn't influenced by someone in this room.
That was the first time in musical history that major iconic artist gathered together for a good cause. it is the biggest selling single. And MJ wrote it wit a little bit of help by Lionel Richie. We are the world.
It’s amazing! 🥹
There was also, Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid. I don't know which one came first to be honest.
@@andyukmonkey Do they know it’s Christmas was the first
@@andyukmonkeyGeldoffs one was the start of all of them
BandAid "Do They Know It's Christmas" debuted in 1984, We Are The World happened in 1985. Farther back, The Concert for Bangladesh was another collaboration concert that happened in 1971. 😇✌️
Everyone was wonderful in this, but Cyndi Lauper stood out. She sang God-level in this❤
It's so cute she's getting emotional, don't be embarrassed, it's beautiful. Good to see you guys back.
I’ve seen this 100 times and still tear up. I congratulate you on how well educated you are. Most people don’t know most of these artists.
Probably the greatest choir ever assembled!
All soloists were Grammy winners! Produced by Quincy Jones! It was after the Grammys that they all gathered in this studio. Quincy put a sign on the door. “Check your Egos at the door”! Written by MJ and Lionel Richie!!
It was the American Music Awards that month.
I too tear up every time. But it’s almost like tears of joy. There’s something about all of them singing together as one.
The documentary will blow your mind. It’s 60 minutes worth doing…as a vocalist myself….jaw dropped twice.❤️🎼❤️
really missed you guys.
want more of your Michael Jackson reactions
I love my 1980s music I grew up with that music
They all were told two things..."check your egos at the door" and "you're not getting paid"....love that!
Wonderful reaction guys.
So glad to see another emotional being.
The amount of energy from all these top tier singers in one room, could move mountains. It's so powerful I tear up everytime.
You should listen to Dionne Warwick’s “That’s what friends are for (ft. Elton John, Stevie Wonder & Gladys Knight)” from 1985. 🎶 🎧 ❤️
The way the song was released was; Across the nation. Every radio station played the song at the same time. So, everyone heard it at the same time. That was genius and something I've never experienced since on radio. Just a fact not many people talk about.
So amazing.. this song came out the year I graduated from HS... OMG... I just recognized 40 artistist... if this song/ collaboration doesn't give u chills... u don't know music. I'm pretty sure all of them came together after the Grammy's in 1985 by Quincy Jones request... how special is that.
I was young when this came out. was a major drought and famine disaster in Africa. I remember a big concert was broadcast live from both the USA and England at the same time. It lasted for an incredible number of hours, especially at that time. Was alternated between the USA and England. England's version of this was called Do They Know It's Christmas😀 Greetings from Norway.
Chills and tears with this one! I remember watching this when it first came out and it made me cry.
What made this song/video so great was that everyone had their own sound and it was captured BEAUTIFULLY by Quincy Jones..
Bruce was so soulful in his part Omgg love his voice ❤
Possibly one the best and most genuine reactions to this song by young people. I was 21 years old when this song was released. Still love it to this day. Well done, guys. 👍❤️🇦🇺
Welcome back!!! You guys look amazing! Missed you.
The sad thing about this beautiful and so meaning song is: Nothing...NOTHING changed! Its getting even worst....people will never wake up and change anything....great song
I tear up every single time and I have heard this song and watched this video a million time. I especially tear up because many of these artist are no longer here.😢
Written and Composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Always an amazing song, amazing project, with amazing artists for an amazing cause. You guys should do some Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and other fantastic icons who appeared here, to make yourselves familiar with them!
So refreshing to see younger music fans knowing the legends of history. React to "The Making of We Are The World", please.
I've seen several people showing this same video, and out of all them, you guys were the only ones that knew MOST of the ICONIC singers from back then. I can still remember the very moment this song hit the radio and exactly where I was and what I was doing. Brings back so many memories.
This song is amazing, and being written by MJ & co written by Lionel Ritchie is even more amazing,just shows how caring he is and acknowledges the trouble in the world,only he could put this together. That camera movement on Michael tho,always gives me chills,DAMN! The shoes, the socks, the glove. It's like you know who it is. The King Of Music Forever Michael Joseph Jackson Long Live The Greatest Music Artist To Ever Live!😇🙌🏽👑❤️💕🌟(MJ wasn’t just the Biggest in the 80’s but in his entire career y’all gotta React to sum more MJ PERIOD! He dominated the music industry nobody was close to that man he was/is on another stratosphere from his Jackson 5/The Jacksons days to his Solo career etc. Please React to Michael Jackson “What More Can I Give” it’s the Sequel to this classic/masterpiece We Are The World)
james ingram's voice is sooo amazing
for a 80s rocker guys loved james ingram ballads and disney songs for our girlfriends
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I remember when this song was everywhere! And the merchandise (tshirts, buttons, stickers) were being sold everywhere as well. 100% of the proceeds were given to starving people of Africa.
During a time when MTV was king. The greatest and most popular musicians came together after the American music awards, to record this. (except Prince and Madonna)
It was played beyond MTV. Regular television stations would randomly play it, to get donations for the cause.
The 80s was a genuine time in musical history!
-It's ALWAYS beautiful to see someone react so visarally to something... You made me get choked up... The composition was masterfully put together to allow voices of all types to fit in whether you you knew how famous the artists were or not... So glad you were able to identify so many of them; that's an added bonus! Thank you! ❤
Yes, all these singers have such distinctive voices and individual sounds!
You might not recognize their faces, but you'd know those voices for sure. Was very happy they included Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles and Bob Dylan in this. Again, very distinctive voices you know from the radio and songs from movies and tv shows. All with such very different personalities. Don't think there will be an assembly of talent like this ever again for one song or project.
i was very lucky to grow up in the 80’s & i play this song every single Christmas season & it still makes me cry til this day❤
What a time the 80s was. Being a teen, we all came together to help others. The music was mind blowing. No internet or smart phone. All this in the backdrop of the Cold War wherein any moment a nuclear war could take place, and we all came through that without any problem. Getting emotional to a song, you would not have survived the 80s. There were good times and a lot of bad times. One needed to be tough to get through the bad times. We watched Ethiopians dying of starvation on TV. Emotional people would not have been able to take it. .....Would love to go back to that era....
Welcome Back huge fan of your channel and your reactions to amazing songs look forward to seeing more MJ reactions and other great artist
The other obvious choice would be the "What More Can I Give" charity song that Michael Jackson wrote and produced that was performed by lots of stars. It is similar to "We are the world" but less known. Actually I think What More Can I Give is a superior song! It was released in 2001 to aid survivors of the 9/11 attack. You should definitely check that one out. The We are The World Demo sung only by Michael Jackson is also worth checking out, its adorable. MJ had such a big heart! Good to see you back btw, I missed you guys 🙂
Thank you so much for the suggestions!😊
@@Whosrightwhoswrong Another song, on the same tangent, recorded a couple weeks after We Are The World, is "Tears Are Not Enough" by Northern Lights. It's basically every who's who from Canada. So, Gordon Lightfoot, Anne Murray, Bryan Adams, etc. It is SO GOOD!! It tied for a Grammy with WATW in 1986.
No way is that song superior to "We Are The World"-maybe in your opinion it is. This song is the best-selling charity song of all time-nothing else is even close. Before or since.
@@jessieball6195 How many copies anything sells does not define the quality of the work, there are lots of other factors, so comparing these songs who were released in different times for their sales is meaningless in that sense.
Gen X here. I was in the first grade when this song and the video came out on MTV. The entire event went viral before viral was even a pop culture term. I am forever thankful and blessed to have been a child able to experience the 80s & 90s. There truly will never be another time like those again.
Just found you guys! Love you two. Note about the song…during the 80’s we had quite a few major concerts filled with stars with all proceeds going to charity. This song was done for the people of Ethiopia who were enduring a drought that was unimaginable. We also had a worldwide series of concerts simultaneously all over the globe called LiveAid. Amazing performance by Queen. Comic Relief was a gathering of the best comics for homelessness. Comic relief was hosted by Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal. Legendary. Check out the No Nukes concert too. Especially Bruce Springsteen’s infamous 3:15 am encore of No Nukes. Will leave you exhausted. Maybe something like this needs to be brought back.
I’ll give anything to go back in time to see this live i’ll fangirl the whole time on the inside the whole time because i was raised on all of these guys and i would be singing along on the inside too
These songs all came out around the same time to help Africa due to the terrible famine that was killing so many. Do They Know Its Christmas from Great Britain, We Are The World from USA, and Tears Are Not Enough from Canada. Great reaction guys.
YES it was the best decade!! I was a teenager all thru the 80s and we had so much fun and the music was sooo much better!
Quincy Jones put this together & he told each & every star that is here, and they are ALL stars in their own right... and Quincy told them to leave their egos at the door. No one is superior. This was a true outpouring of love & support with no pats on the back were expected. The comradery reminds me of how country music awards shows compare to other music award shows. At a country show, all the stars are sitting in the audience singing along with every word of the performance on stage. The performers act like friends & family. At other music award shows, the stars in the audience are 'too cool' to barely acknowledge that other artists performing as having talent, let alone allow anyone to think that they are familiar with their music & that they enjoy it.
All them legends all together in the same recording studio 🎙 LEGENDARY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I think it's great that this song still resonates today. I wish the newer generation would at least not be so dismissive of not just who the singers all are, since they are all are incredibly talented but that the song needs to reach their heart. If you are preoccupied about talking through the song and not listening to the lyrics then the song will simply pass you by and mean nothing to you personally but whether or not it went viral. That was never the purpose of this song.
We don't hate u, just that hat ur wearing..I'm in Boston lol..Thanks
I’ve been listening to this song since I was 10 years old I was born in ‘75. Best era growing up with music🫶🏼
One of the greatest songs ever. EPIC
There is a video showing the making of this song/video that is very interesting.
Love the whole song, but the part with Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen gives me goosebumps every single time ❤️
Who paired the two of them for this part was a genius 🙏🏼🤩🥰
Produced and compiled by the GOAT who’s directed in the video: Quincy Jones
The story I heard is that they were two of the last people there after most had headed home, and the track needed additional vocals. They were glad to stay even later. It was an all night session after the American Music Awards, so this was something like 4 AM
@@christinamann3640 that is what I heard too - that the original planned duet had some recording issues. Bruce left his sunglasses and came back to the studio, and Quincy asked if he could record some additional verses to replace the bad tracks.
When Quinsy joined Bruce with Stevie,,, that’s so brilliant 👍🏼
What is criminal, to me, is how amazing Quincy Jones and his co-producer were at assembling the soloists. To take into account tone, timbre, and vocal stylings and know how those voices would play off each other; 👩🍳 💋
I'm 61. When I grew up singers had TALENT.
Now they find fresh bodies and the music industry MAKES people become fans.
Very little raw talent left anymore.
more MJ
Another great colab of if the 80’s is “that’s what friend are for” . You get much of the same legends singing together ❤
I read once that as the singers arrived in their chauffeured limos and started disagreeing on arraignments. Bruce drove up in a truck and said I'm just here to help the children. They followed his lead and the results were amazing! Peace from Northern Michigan
A lot of the singers were in limos because they were coming from the American Music awards. Springsteen wasn't - he had done a show in Buffalo NY the night before and had just flown into LA. He drove himself from the airport in a rental car. There were no disagreements between anyone that I've heard of. Everyone was there in the same spirit for the same reason.
Beautiful song you are amazing couple your wife is really beautiful and sweet beautiful soul God bless you both❤
Love that you guys are back! And great reaction as always. I can't believe she's never heard this song, I feel like I've known it since I can remember and I'm about the same age but hey, now you got to discover it for the first time and let all of us share the experience. :)
I was 15 when this song came out and I STILL get emotional when I listen to it!! It is timeless. XO
Diana Ross and MJ were very close friends.
One of the greatest charitable collaborations of all time. Thanks for your reaction.
Raw talent
I can still remember the day this video hit MTV and I still tear up when I hear it...
I think what you were trying to say is that today all "the voices" are so whiney. That is true and the best description.
Just found your channel. I'm amazed your knowledge of these 80s stars! I'm a child of the 80s but you could name them more than me! And absolutely correct that these were the biggest stars of the day.
Could yall react to Michael Jackson's Leave Me Alone video
I feel the same way I grew up with all these artists and I guess I take it for granted everyone else knows who they are also. Amazing performance!
The difference is everyone one them could sing
You can close your eyes the whole video and know who is singing. They are all that unique. It's what made 80's artists so great.
Berry Gordy had a sign placed over the studio door, "Leave your egos at the door. Those who don't will be driven home by Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles."
I don't think Berry Gordy had anything to do with this project. Also, that saying is a blend of 2 different quotes. Quincy Jones supposedly posted a sign, "Leave (or check) your ego at the door." The rest is from an event that took place about 2am, after the group finished. They broke out in an impromptu version of "Day-O", in tribute to Harry Belafonte (who started the USA project). In it, Stevie Wonder ad libs “If you drink to much I have to say (daylight come & I wanna go home) You gonna have to be driven home by me or Ray.” Here's the link; ua-cam.com/video/9sVSuxw9qZg/v-deo.html
@@wnsafford1854 Upon entering the recording studio, the musicians were greeted by a sign pinned to the door that read, "Please check your egos at the door." They were also greeted by Stevie Wonder, who proclaimed that if the recording was not completed in one take, he and Ray Charles, two blind men, would drive everybody home.
@@rtm27 The part of the sign you just now posted is not in dispute, just that it was put there by Quincy (not Berry) & the "driving home" bit was not on the sign (as your initial post says). Stevie did not greet people at the door with he "driving" line. He sings it, impromptu, in the vid link I gave you. Clearly, had he greeted everyone with that line, they would not have had the reaction to it, that shows in the vid. Whoever posted what you're copying from, has blended 2 unrelated things.
@@wnsafford1854 Right On! FACTS good looking out here & keeping it a buck! ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul++
i always have goosebumps on Cindy Lauper part , that energy omg
Michael jackson got everyone together after the grammas and they recorded the song
Al Jarreau is singing after Bruce Springsreen. He sang the theme song to the "Moonlighting " TV show starring Bruce Willis.
The other singers are Joanne Carne, Steve Perry from Journey, Hall&Oates, Harry Belafonte, Quincy Jones is conducting.
Michael ❤️
Great reaction! This music is fantastic. It brings tears to anyone's eyes! I've been listening to it since it came out. I can't believe there are still people who have never heard it.
You will NEVER, EVER find a better group of artists in one room!! Legends🐾🐾
Lindsay Buckingham has the best 1980's hair, other maybe Cyndi Lauper. Dan Aykroyd being in it was apparently a total accident-he had gone to see what he thought was a financial advisor that turned out to be a talent manager who was involved with this & the guy asked him to join.
I didn’t mind the pauses and as far as knowing who everyone was I thought you did great. I always get a little choked up watching this video 😊
This song gets me emotional every single time. This song sent a ripple of love through space and time. forever. ❤