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No egos. No hate. No racism. Charity Ed pure love. A piece of my childhood. In my opinion there never be another we are the world quite like this
Amazing that in most of reactions, no one recognizes one of the greatest songwriters ever: Paul Simon. And probably the greatest voice in rock, Steve Perry.
....................and James Ingram!! RIP!!
This is America at its best! Still get goose bumps all these years later.
This America still exists though there are powerful forces trying to convince us America is a place of nothing but grievances and victims.
@@slappyslapstick4045 my wife and 3 kids are black. My kids all went to prep schools and all make 6 figure salaries. And we don’t live in a good neighborhood by any stretch.
@@TheJohnnywbred Thomas Jefferson had Black kids too. He made them slaves.
@@slappyslapstick4045 you choose to ignore I’ve been married 31 years and my wife and I sacrificed great personal comfort to give our children a private school education and now they are all taking part in the American dream. Living off victim hood gets you nowhere. But go right ahead.
@@TheJohnnywbred Do you want a cookie? Who in the hell brags about doing what they're supposed to do? I forgot . You want special credit because your kids are Black.
This is such a fine example of everything my generation was about and so many of us still are. Peace, brotherhood, Love, inclusiveness, and living together in this world in harmony.
So true. I don’t know when it all went wrong.
I know it seems like that but it's really just a step on the way to the new age. All the crap must be cleared out before things can change for the better and that's the stage we're in now - cleaning out the crap.
This video never gets old. I think more people today need to see and hear this.
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
James Ingram
Tina Turner
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Willie Nelson
Al Jarreau
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry
Daryl Hall
Huey Lewis
Cyndi Lauper
Kim Carnes
Bob Dylan
Ray Charles
“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
Thanks Brandon! 🙂
You copied this off the internet you should get rid of those time stamps they don't match her video they pertain to the original
An insane lineup of true legends. Not popular stars but real legends and icons
Many reactors don’t know who half these singers are. It’s really too bad because their voices are all timeless.
Every one knows about michael jackson
I have this shit still. I sealed it in a ziplock. Its in a box. I wore it once durin Hands Across The Heartland in Omaha Nebraska. We raised money for Africa. So across the whole Heartland, people who didnt evn know each other held hands and made a huge line. It was amazing. ❤
I'd seen the documentary for this song not too long ago, and it is fascinating. The only way to gather all artists into one recording studio to record a song was after an awards ceremony where many artists gathered. After the American Music Awards in '85 the artists shown made their way to A&M studios in Hollywood. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, all artists were given a demo made by Jackson prior to the awards ceremony. Everyone had a feel for the song, but no solo parts were planned until they'd all arrived in the studio. That was when the brilliance of Qunicy Jones took over. Everyone worked through the night, and I do recall seeing Diana Ross sitting in a fetal position from exhaustion. In the end, the artists wound up leaving the studio around 8:30 the next morning! This truly showed that hard work paid off, and the rest is history.
Bruce Springsteen was the last one to do the solo. Quincy said that Bruce was one of the hardest working musicians that he ever met. The day before Bruce did a 4-hour concert with the E-Street Band. Bruce said that the band came on at 10:30 that night and got off at about 2 in the morning. He then had to eat a lot at the after party. He was in New York. He then had to fly to L.A. He said that he never even slept on the plane. And he then went to the American Music Awards that night, And he went to do the song after that in his truck. When he did his solo it was 6 in the morning. Then he had to fly back east to do a concert that night. He might have been up over 72-hours.
I too enjoyed the documentary and gained an even greater appreciation for each of these amazing. singers! ♥️
Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote this song. It was performed after an awards show, Quincy Jones put a note on the door "Leave Your Egos at the door.
Wow , Are You Serious? This Backstory Makes The Song That Much More Great Tammy . Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie Are GENIUS ♥️
@@DoIttMiaaaa yes and those were all superstars in the 80's who came together for free to raise money for starving people. Legends
Another thing that happened was "Hands Across America". Literally a chain of people holding hands across the country. I believe they did every state but I'm not completely sure of that. It was an incredibly emotional moment. Hundreds of people showed up EVERY where when the chain was coming near them. I seem to remember that the chain was broken in a few places, mostly rural places that didn't have much of a population but that was it. I'm really proud of being part of that.
@@trishc3099 I remember standing outside with my child and alot of neighbors holding hands at that time. The 80's were a great time.
@@DoIttMiaaaa you can watch a Making of with Jane Fonda. It is under an hour. Really cool to watch!
I was 13 years-old when this song came out. If I remember correctly, most of these legends came from an awards show, and spent the whole night into the dawn, recording this song. All for free. Such a beautiful mix of different genres, voices and cultures.❤
It's said that Quincey Jones told all of them to "leave your ego's at the door".
@@judyhuurman1237 Yes he did, and you can see him say it in the "making of it" video, which is on UA-cam.
Not only that, Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen were asked to come back, and did, to finish song (Quincy wanted to put them together, which was a great choice)!
@@anthonyzarate9807 Oh, man. I didn't know that. That's so cool.
@@anthonyzarate9807 Prince was invited but apparently couldn't leave his ego at the door.
The legendary stars in this choir are more than amazing! And consider how much respect Quincy Jones has to be able to lead such an ultra talented group.
MANY have left us. Godspeed to them.
Such a beautiful reaction!! Thank you! :) Fun Fact: I got this record for my birthday in 1985... and I still have it to this day!! :) The money went to a great cause!!
This was one of the biggest charity songs that still resonates with me.
Just love when youngins finally hear our music
Please! Learn every one of these artists for how good they are one their own..it only makes this soooo much better. Knowing they were super successful on their own!
Factuality it eats me up I’m like that’s Daryl Hall
James Ingram
Paul Simon
Hugh E Lewis
Kenny Loggins
Kenny Roger’s
Kim Carne
Dione Warwick
Steve Perry
John Oates
Cindi Lauper
Bruce Springsteen
They never get mentioned but I understand that some are to young to know I appreciate you for this reaction my mom passed away from Covid Complications and I cry every time I hear this it reminds me of my childhood I remember the day it aired March 28th 1985 I was 9 years old and the world 🌎 was like it stopped there will never be a collection of talent like this ever in life they do have a recent one for Haiti 🇭🇹 but it ain’t nowhere near this caliber of talent
now a days in 2024 We dont have the same amount of talent like we used to in the good old days. Legends live forever, not just a trend.
Great Song, but it also raised over 60 million dollars to help fight famine in Ethiopia. It's Amazing what us humans can do when we pull together. We need more of that in today's world. ✌️~n~ ♥️
It is a absolute masterpiece! Even Dan Aykroyds in it. Amongst many others of course. Its got to be one of the greatest songs ever recorded
They sang from the heart, it reached the heart, Timeless, and everybody should watch this once a year just to keep you on the right path. The times they are corrupting the masses, never forget from where you started.
Never again will you see the most talented,gifted group of singers👍
This was when I was a teen. I am amazed of how many people know all of these stars, and what time they came on the video. Yes, it does cause an emotional reaction since they were raising aid for African children who were going through a famine.
I love to see those tears flow. This song was groundbreaking with so many superstars. Glad you have a heart for great music that touches your soul.❤
Mia loved your reaction to this video and song! Unfortunately, we will never see the likes of this again as a few of these legends have passed on. I feel the only reason this one came together is because of who put it together. I mean, who would say NO to Qunicy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Lionel Richie. Those 3 made this event happen. Quincy Jones even put a sign over the door to the studio that read "CHECK YOUR EGO AT THE DOOR" because he wanted them all to realize that this was not about themselves, but about putting together something special that would beniefit the needy people in Africa. Every one of these singers is a LEGEND in their own right. But to me, STEVIE WONDER killed it! To me, he sings with more passion, emotion, and soul than anyone out there. Just my opinion. Mia, you are right. The STARS of today's music and entertainment industry should do more events like this to help bring unity and peace to our world. Lord knows we need it right now.
Room FULL of legends
It can´t get any better than this amazing live performance from Live Aid 1985.
As good in 2022 as in 1985. One of the best live performance of all time. Thanks Mia!
At the time, of course, we were all overwhelmed by the flood of emotion unleashed by such a collection of talent, and more, SKLL, all together, just as you were. All these years later, what i keep trying to imagine is what it must have felt like,for each of them, to be a part of such a performance, among so many legends. It must have been very humbling.
Thank you for this Mia 💘😊 Yeah, this was nearly EVERY major artist in North America pooling their talent for a charitable cause. When you can name everybody in this video, then you know something about 20th Century performers. 😁 (I still miss a couple, lolllll). Sad that so many of these greats have left us by now 😥 Look forward to the next Livestream, I really enjoy chatting it up with U and the crew 😇🌹🕊️💘
I’m Happy I Was Able To Share My First Time Experience w You Daniel 😅 & I Know , We’ve Been Missing You !! Happy You Kicked Covid Butt , We’ll Definitely See You Next Friday 🙂
@@DoIttMiaaaa Respectful hug for my little buddy 🌹🕊️💘😇
This song is Epic! It will never get old. The world will always need this song. I loved it when it came out and still love it today 😍 great reaction ❤️❤️❤️
MJ fan here. Thank you for reacting to this! You should react to MJ’s live performances specifically at Wembley 1988 when you get a chance!
The level of talent in that room was amazing and legendary, and yet legends like Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston , Madonna , Prince(he was invited but didn’t come, Luther Vandross, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and others were not there. We were so spoiled with so much talent that an event like this could be done, it was so well received and well respected at the same time. It was truly a legendary historical moment!
Whitney was not yet a legend because her debut album came out later that year.....crazy right?
The most iconic group recording in history and orchestrated by the legendary Quincy Jones at the peak of his powers
I think it’s good for today’s “America”, especially the youth, to see how united we can be as a nation if we only WANT to be. Thank you for posting this!
I was 14 when this song came out and all of these artists were at the top of their game. If you think this is amazing now it was that much more amazing at the time of it's release. I think we need the current batch of artist to do something like this now to try to heal the division in our world.
Now THIS is a legendary helping the world song! With the way things are going today people really need to hear this one.
True we need more of this co-operational spirit these days. More love and less hate.
@@shortaybrown Exactly!
I will always remember the first time I saw this video and heard this song, I never felt that much hope in one song, I started crying so much and I suddenly realized heaven is definitely a place we can create, if we choose to make a better day together for today and tomorrow.
I’m almost 65 and remember when this happened! I’m crying along with you. How I wish our world people could pull together and really work to accept each other and make this a better world!
This song is still relevant today
Little sis doing her thing, yes this was a MOVEMENT when it first came out and it was played simultaneously on many radio stations back in the day.. Definitely an impactful don't still too this day.. love how you had your comments come up on screen and not consistently pausing.. New subscriber!!
I was 9 years old when this song came out can you imagine how exiting it was to see all of these great legendary singers on this video, I couldn't believe what I was hearing and seeing😀
All time classic 👌🤎
Stevie Wonder blows me away with his soul in his voice. Seeing him with Michael and Diana Ross is so moving.
They all looked liked they really meant what they were singing!!!
Such music legends in this group and so many rabbit holes to go down individually, all such great music
Conductor: Quincy Jones
Soloists (in order)
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
Wait … THAT WAS PAUL SIMON ?! 🤯 I Didn’t Even Notice Him , I’m Horrible!! Wow , A Lot Of These Names I’m Not Even Familiar w ! Golly Gee , I Have Far Much More Music To Discover 😩
Thank You For This Info , You Are Awesome !!
@@DoIttMiaaaa ...and in the chorus: Dan Aykroyd (weird to me, but he was one of the Blues Brothers I guess), Harry Belafonte, Lindsay Buckingham (of Fleetwood Mac), five members of "the News" (from Huey Lewis and The News), Sheila E., Bob Geldof, Jacksons: Jackie, La Toya, Marlon, Randy and Tito, Waylon Jennings, Bette Midler, John Oates, Jeffrey Osborne, the three Pointer Sisters, and Smokey Robinson.
The whole project was done to raise money for famine relief in Africa. There was severe famine in Africa, especially in Ethiopia, in the early 1980's.
Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie, money was raised for the Famine in Africa !
Michael has a few of his siblings singing in the background Randy, Latoya, Marlon , Tito Jackson
Great emotional reaction Mia !! . I should have mentioned that in my main comment !! 👏
Thank You Paul , It’s Like I’ve Been Going On Emotional Rollercoasters As Of Late 😅♥️
Beautiful time in history… All these legends coming together for a cause🥰🥰💕💕💕 Love to see young people see this for the first time as I lived through it👏👏👏
Beautiful reaction Mia.
Recording artists from all genres came to together and volunteered their talents for charity. ♥️
Amazing 👏
I was I think 14 when this came out and I’m watching it crying now because like a lot of the people in here are passed away but it’s such a good song it hurts to watch it sometimes and listen to it😢
All these legends on one song 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A room full of legends that we will never see again! They all made their mark in this world. Amazing and I still cry every time I hear this because it’s so beautiful. I cried the first time this came out to. Absolutely amazing! Thank you for your reaction.
A very telling fact, Michael Jackson was the ONLY artist under 30 (age 27). Most were over 40. This is a time when looks meant almost nothing. These were true musicians, singers, and artists who spent decades of blood, sweat, tears, and true talent to make some if the best songs and music. Even MJ had over 2 decades of hard work and experience by that time.
Sadly, we will NEVER see a collection of great musical artists ever again. Today it is more looks and promotion than talent and hard work.
Good news is today marks the 38th Anniversary of this legendary recording. Yep, it all happened in the evening of January 28th, 1985
He was 26...early 1985.....truly a talent ...and like you said...he was the youngest and still had 20 years experience....the youngest person in terms of their career was Cyndi... everyone else was vets and in some cases already legends....such as the oldest Ray....who I thought was like 100 years old when I was a kid...he turned 55 that year......my sister is 55 now.....she graduated in from high school in '85....a trip
..and the age thing should have meant nothing!! Todays generation doesn’t seem to know that. There is less appreciation and acknowledgment of the greatest of the past musically 😊
Of the soloists yes; but not the youngest overall.
@@NeptuneLady1957 Yup....the youngest person in the room was probably Randy, who was 23 at the time.
The most musical talent ever to gather in one studio. Many are no longer with us. RIP to those. This was a big thing back when it came out.👍
I was 19 at the time, I couldn't have been more proud of being an American seeing our people being at their best 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷
Today marks the recording of this amazing song exactly 38 years ago. That's' right January 28th was the day musical magic was born thanks to Quincy Jones. Happy 38th Anniversary.
I must admit you are one of the best reaction people. You dont do all the stopping and pausing video. You comment in detail at end of video and use text to make comments while video is playing. You are a genius 😊
Seeing MJ now hits differently miss him so much xx 😢
He truly is the G.O.A.T!!!
Love this song it's very emotional & still makes me tear up every time I hear it!!
❤❤❤❤😘😘😘
Steve Wonder is better
Girl, I cried right along with you. I cried the first day it hit the charts and every time I've heard it since. This song is my heart. ❤️
I remember the day this song was released. It was a BIG deal !!!!! Love those times.
This came up in my feed so I decided to give it a look. I appreciate your reaction and I understand how it touched you emotionally. This is something, an event, that sadly we may never see again and that's tragic. I graduated high school in 1982 so this was blasted all over MTV and we all were star struck seeing if we could name all the singers and celeb's in the video. It didn't matter if you were a rocker, new wave or into hiphop...everyone appreciated the effort they put into this.
This was back in a time when we did not have social media, cell phones so there was always one house we all went to and watched the new music videos, you could tell the house cause of all the beach cruisers and skateboards out front! Such fond memories and watching this and your reaction stirred those up again. Thank you for that. With all that said, my favorite singer in this? Steve Perry! Look him up, lead singer for many years under Journey then a fantastic solo career.
My favorite part is the duo of Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonders
Yes!!! I ❤️ this song !! There is a video documentary hosted by Jane Fonda that gives you the back story and high lights of what went on throughout the night they all did this recording ...I TRUELY FEEL CHILDREN SHOULD SING THIS AT SCHOOL ..AND FOR THE WORLD ....AROUND THE WORLD ...FOR GUN VIOLENCE ...OMG ..thinking of how many children have lost lives to guns At school ...I don't want to cry . I am ...I'm sorry venting !! Thanks for video ❤️
I truly appreciated your reaction. No constant interrupting of the video. Love the written comments you put in the video. Ill be watching more from you.
I always get chills when I see this video!! I enjoyed your reaction!! I loved that you played most of the video before you started talking. And your reactions were written on the screen. So many artists have gone home but it is a song for all ages for us to enjoy. ❤
This is how I felt back in my 20s. Still makes me cry.
they broadcast this tape in 1985 via satellite to the world, and we all stopped fighting for 10 minutes. You will never see this again, it's different damn world now. at each others throats so the rich can divide the spoils. My cousin went to school with Stevie Wonder at the Michigan School for the Blind in Lansing MI. Cindy Lauper, with the colorful hair, just blows my mind. Stevie and Ray too. Mr. Unique voice in the legendary Bob Dylan.
and today, January 28th is the 38th anniversary of this amazing recording. Celebration
I am a child that grew up in the 80s ...AND SWEETIE !! IT WAS AWESOME !!! AWESOME !!! I miss those days ..!! TImes have changed ...GIRLLLLLLL,,,,,,,I WELL SUGGEST YOU SOME SONGS !!!!!! FA REAL!!!!
You will never, ever, ever ,ever have talent like this in one room again... they dont have talented singers like we once had... their unique voices and no need to use technology to make them sound better than they really are... nope they were the real deal
This was shot and recorded in the early morning after an award show. These artists volunteered their time for the cause. MJ came up with the idea and Lionel Richie wrote the song. Quincy Jones directed and produced. Sad part is that we lost more than half of these artists
A correction is necessary.... This project was not Michael Jackson's idea. The legendary Harry Belafonte, an amazing singer, actor, humanitarian, and civil rights activist, was moved by the images he saw of those suffering in the famine in Africa. He had an idea he took to talent manager Ken Kragen about a benefit concert with the top stars, and Kragen suggested a recording be put together instead of a concert. They sought out Quincy Jones to produce and direct the project.
Quincy, who of course had worked with MJ on a number of his albums and had worked with Lionel Richie, assigned the writing of the song to Michael and Lionel. Most of the various singers and musicians who were brought on board to take part were expecting to be in town at the same time to attend the American Music Awards Show. They agreed to forego the customary after-show parties and gather and work through the night to record their solo and choral parts together. And magic happened.
It is a good thing to know how the project actually came about. There are several videos about the development of the USA for Africa project and how the song was recorded, as well as countless articles detailing the events, and there is coverage in Wikipedia and on other online resources.
It's sad though that many fans just make assumptions about Michael's involvement. MJ thought of and directed several other projects, but this one was not his idea.
His contribution was invaluable as a co-writer of the song "We Are The World" and his name recognition with the public and his participation with the other stars really helped the promotion of song and album to fundraise for the famine relief.
However, everyone who gave their names, their time, and their talents to the project and the compassion behind it, did it not for the spotlight, but to help others who were starving and in dire need. The most important things are the help it generated for those people and the impact it brought to the human spirit, not just in the U.S., but around the world... evoking a generosity and connection this world needs now more than ever.
God bless people like Belafonte, and Michael, and Lionel, and Stevie, and Ray, and Springsteen, and Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Tina Turner, and all the other singers and musicians who took part.
Bless those, too, who supplied studio space, equipment and other production needs, radio and TV coverage, promotion, and so forth. May the countless others be blessed who bought the record with the song or the whole album that was produced, or who were moved to donate monies for relief of the hungry and suffering in Africa during that time.
In remembrance of Michael and the others who have passed on... Rest in Peace.
Mj wrote 90% of the song
Buth the good news is today marks the 38th Anniversary of this amazing performance. January 28th , 1985. Thank you to all the artists still with us and a special RIP to those that are now angels. You blessed us with so much wonderful music.
@@Sometimes-even-lyrical the UK British artiest did it first
Gen X here. This is prolly the 10th RV of this song and yours is one of the best. I felt it with you. I am so happy the younger generations are feeling what we felt back then.
I was 9 when this came out. It was such a huge event. I remember every top of the hour on MTV they played this song. Now im someone who is a classic rock/ metal fan and this is one of the most inspirational songs ever. One of the few songs that make me cry. ❤❤
I remember this so vividly! I listened to this daily on a CASSETTE! One person not in this is Prince. If you haven't heard it, one of my personal favorites is Adore by Prince. Give it a listen.
Wow , On A Cassette 😫 What A Memory To Share Uncle . & No I Haven’t Heard Adore By Prince . I’ll Definitely Add It To My Reaction List ☺️
Thank You For The Feedback & Suggestion ♥️
One of my favorite artists of all time! He was never a Prince. He was a King❤
Never get tired of this song I was in high school when it came out on a 45, record it sold out fast love your channel Mia
stevie and bruce what a great moment and duo..i can listen to it non stop...just f woooow
This song still makes me emotional
Same 🥺
El final de canción de Ray Charles es INCREÍBLE... no se puede tener más clase cantando.....
I read that some artist were arguing about who would perform what and Bruce Springsteen drove up in a truck and announced he was here to make money for the poor. All disagreements ceased. Peace from Northern Michigan
Phenomenal artists (and people) came together truly for the world! This will never happen again..as money, greed, entitlement, rules. Forgot how many legends were part of this..this is epic and iconic. Thank you!
another reason why this will never happen again is because many of these legends have passed on and no longer alive. That would be a primary issue.
This song has a great meaning to what’s happening, from starvation, to 911 , war around world, I’m so proud of this song it shows how we as humans need to realize we’re family &Ohana no matter how much money you born with nothing everyone needs help we need to be one to much hate, I’m a 80s person unbelievable god bless our world.
Great. Glad you found this 80s gem. This was preceded by "Do they know its Christmas" by a collective of 80s British musicians calling themselves Band Aid and both songs were meant to raise funds for African Famine relief. You might also check out "That's what friends are for" by Dione Warwick and others which was recorded to raise funds for AIDS research....
I know 90% of the artist on this, I grew up listening to them, my heart dropped when I saw James Ingram cos just played his music....
And for a brief moment, the world felt as one :')
This still breaks me, every single time, since I saw it/heard it when it was first released. I'm 60 and it also hurts to see so many amazing artists I grew up with that are no longer with us.
There are sooooo many rabbit holes to go down with most of those artists!!!! Now you need to do Band-Aids Do they know it’s Christmas!!!! More legendary artists!
Steve Perry ❤❤❤❤❤❤
13 when this song dropped after the Grammys show. It's ALL we talked about the next day at school, and i can't remember how long afterwards. This song was a part of so many school programs and impromptu lunch concerts. What a time it was ❤
Hey dollface, Netflix just released a doc of the making of this sing. Thanks for this amazing reaction! I still cry 40 years later.
I was 7 years old when it came out in 1985 i remember listening too on the radio in Ireland still and great song
Wow , I Bet It Brings Back Some Beautiful Memories Declan 🙂 Thank You For Sharing .
im was 18 yrs old,, what a night it was, what a magical time in our country,,, thanks for sharing girl, grown man sitting here weeping,, much love to you for sharing this
Anyone that doesn't tear up when Stevie and Bruce their thing, doesn't know what time it is!
Always cry. Always…..epic performance. I’m sure someone will put the times and voices together for you. This was such a beautiful project…..❤🌎
One example of the brilliant production of Quincy jones. He puts voices together like instruments in an orchestra. A timeless message, much needed today. This song should be a daily vitamin for every person in the us. The energy would shift overnight. If you haven't done it yet, check out another of his classics called The Secret Garden. 🔥🙏💞 Importantly, the song was done for the specific purpose of raising money to help other people in need.
Not a group of legends it's all the legends
I cry every time I hear this song. Love your reaction.
They will never assemble as many legends on one stage as this performance. So moving and incredible. 1985 was a musical moving year. Live Aid happened in London and Philly. Beautiful
I was 18 when this hit the waves. Seeing all of them together is just like a time jump for me. You could not do anything like this today: In the making of this song, you had White, Black and Asian singers. Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, Blues, and Country singers, Christians, Pagans and Jews. Heterosexual and Homosexual singers. All coming together and giving their all to better the world. You try doing this today and the "hate" will be slinging hate before they even get past the studio doors.
I really like the contrast between Stevie's smooth tones and Bruce's freight train of a voice together.
I love watching people listen to this masterpiece for the very first time.
In 1984/85 Africa, specifically Etheopia. There was a severe drought and people were dying by the millions from famine. This song was made to help out Africa. If you notice there is absolutely no racism here. No segregation, no egos. People with nothing but respect for each other and helping out a terrible tragedy. This is how we should be as human beings. People helping people. Everyone here is a true legend.
You see how Al Jarreau just slide in there with his smoothness and said and so we all must lend a helping haaaaaand 🎶🎶
The value of this song is Gold !!!
Thank you for playing this, I love your reactions ❤
Check out Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas? 1984”, Band Aid 20 “Do They Know It’s Christmas? 2004”, Band Aid 30 “Do They Know It’s Christmas? 2014”, Artists for Haiti “We Are the World 25 for Haiti”, Artists for Grenfell “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, Sony Music All Stars “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “That’s What Friends are For” which was recorded by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight. This song was recorded for AIDS research.