“We Are the World” - Inside Look with Tom Bähler

[@Doctormix]

Thank you Tom, what an honour to meet you ❤️ Thank you Anthony for the awesome interview 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnny14794]

Claudio! You are a legend in the making, keep going forward! You also make great YT content and loving it!!! WE love you man! Stay safe and God bless.

[@francisseidel8014]

Claudio, Your excitement is always contagious!

Likewise Claudio! 🙏

[@poofygoof]

This is historic record being created. As many interviews, as many expositions, as many recollections and recounts can be collected, this is how these events are going to be referenced in the future. Godspeed.

[@Tony-yd7rr]

I love how this video humanizes everyone. It doesn’t matter how big of a star you are, deep down we are all humans with the spirit to do the right thing. Thank you to Tom for coming on and sharing the experience.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

I remember Bob Geldof relating that feeling after the Band Aid project. How, once they were all in the group, it was just another group of people, standing together in a room. He noted that they each had their own stylized look, or whatever at the time, but together, they all came off looking like anyone hanging out at a pub. It really has a way of balancing things out. ❤

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

I love those talkbox tubes running to his nose, I never would have thought to do that

[@ebok33643]

I can just listen to these two geniuses forever 😊

[@GustavoJacob]

Useful you said? Man, that song is like the gathering of the Avengers to me, I want to know everything about that night, thanks.

[@Doctormix]

37:10 aaaand here I cry again 🙈❤️❤️

[@Doctormix]

The music signing story at 28:00 made me cry ❤️🥲🥰🙏❤️

[@CoeMusicStudio]

“When you’re prepared, you don’t have to go to war” is the gist of every music prep gig. It is also said, “don’t give the players a reason to raise their hands.”

[@CopenhagenCollabo]

Anthony , please say hi to Tom from me. Back in the days when I was an 8 year old boy in Copenhagen Denmark and listened to Michael Jackson the first time in 1982 I never then understood how much music would influence my life till today, now I finally found out that both you and Tom was the people behind the soundtrack too the music and sound off my youth so I thank you. Much love from Me, Cas Copenhagen supports

[@Compassiron1]

I was ignorant of this gentleman before these videos but what an awesome guy with amazing stories… and… wow man, i hope i’m as vibrant and with-it when i’m 80, he has the mind of a 35 year old. God speed. Thanks

[@johnny14794]

I am 53 Yld and remember as clear as day when We are the world song hit the radio station back then and the video hit the media. I was a young teenager at the time and seeing all those super stars together was a phenomena like no other to this day. As a grown man now, this video brought back so many memories and to be honest, listening to Tom talking about all that took place those 2 days, in my mind I could see it all unfolding. His profound knowledge and wisdom is invaluable. Seeing him express all his emotions about that once in a lifetime experience he lived must have been the Holy grail here on Earth. This man made me go soft at the end of his interview. I am tough as stone when it comes to emotions. I couldn't contain my tears. I felt as if he was saying goodbye. Tom if you ever see this comment (I hope so) I want to thank you for all you've done and your dedication not just for the music industry but for humanity as a whole. My deepest and sincerest admiration and respect goes to you. May your coming years continue to be full of love and joy. You've earned your way through heaven's gates... And for you Anthony, I can't thank you enough for sharing this video. You both are a legend. God bless you both!!!

Thank you Johnny, I read all of these commons and yours stands out to me. Thank you for the depth of your writing here.

[@humanlifeinquotes]

These discussions are as precious as the music and the muscians that they are discussing about. Beautiful.

[@seanfarrell6275]

Great conversation. The Diana-Daryl story is funny because they'd already worked together on Swept Away, which Daryl wrote and produced for Diana. Maybe Diana asked for his autograph as a conscious move to break the ice for everyone.

[@GregoryKeithe]

We ARE the World! Great story and an important lesson about planning out something important. " ...When you're prepared, you don't have to go to war." 💯 Advice for Life.

[@stoopidvideoz]

I love it how Anthony is so chilled and clear headed all the time. Great insights into nostalgia.

[@MiddleMalcolm]

Love Anthony's style of having these conversations. 👍❤

[@privatename3621]

Love this, but the only thing I'm confused about is his description at 35:22 of Cyndi Lauper nailing it on the "first" try, and her listening to the playback from Quincy before being convinced that her "first" take was good enough. Thing is, I've actually seen the video of Cyndi recording her solo bit from the We Are The World sessions here on KZbin. It's amazing to watch, but she does, in fact, redo her part numerous times until she, Huey Lewis and Kim Carnes all finally nail the prefect cut that we hear on the final mix, which was all captured on video. For those curious, here is this fascinating clip of how "the sausage is made" with Cindy's part: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqG1lqSEe7t_Y5I So there is definitely something off about Tom's recollection of Cyndi cutting her solo that night. Maybe he was referring to her final (perfect) take and her still wanting to do it again with Heuy and Kim? If so, that wasn't part of he above clip, but even in this video you can see everyone clapping and saying they nailed it on that final take, after a fairly lengthly number of takes.

[@GlassTarantulah]

Only the real synth heads in here!! Much love from the UK

[@francisseidel8014]

"You can't separate love from music." I love that thought. Einstein said there is no matter, only energy. Matter is just our perception of some forms of energy. Music is vibration, a form of perceived energy, and so is love, a form of perceived energy. Both forms of energy, music and love, are intertwined and inseparable.

[@Tuneitupful]

What a brilliant watch. Captivating. Thank you.

[@redv0id]

So glad you are cataloging the stories behind the music in ways that could only be described by the members of the team that made it possible ❤❤❤ This is critical music industry mythology!

[@Gerald_Daniel]

Listening to you guys is almost like medication. You're exceptionally pleasent human beings. The story about Diana Ross unexpectedly changed behavior so far is one of the most touching ones I heard this year. Even in the song's video it's obvious she enjoyed it, though no one assumed her feeling like heaven within the circle. Now we know it. Since Bily Joel also sang sang fabulous (as always) on We Are The World, I'd like to tell that his London-born brother Alexander grew up in my country's capitol Vienna. Around the millenium he had an engagement as a bandmaster at Klagenfurt's city theathre. That's the time I saw him taking the route from/to by bike. Until 2017 he worked as a conductor and musical director throughout the German-speaking area and northern Europe... but what he's currently doing? No idea...

[@MiddleMalcolm]

So much to process in this great conversation. I really enjoy Anthony being the catalyst for these chats and remembrances. He knows how to listen, but also follows his intuition; when to step in and help clarify or correct a detail, and keep things real. Of course, reading Tom's name over the yeas, and now I am an instant fan after hearing him speak. His honest, emotional connection to his work is laid bare for us to appreciate. He has been able to take in so much detail, and we are better for hearing him share those memories with us. Quincy has been known to be brilliant at "casting" members of a team, and delegating to people who elevate the entire project. "We Are The World" is a perfect example, as we have seen and heard from various people involved, sharing their piece of the puzzle. The story about Diana breaking the tension is a fantastic bit of detail in the evening's progression. With that simple gesture, she allowed EVERYONE there to be a human, surrounded by so many great musical artists. I don't care who you are, the emotion must have been overwhelming for everyone, with rare exceptions. She showed it was OK to let that humanity out. ❤ These one-on-one chats are great, but having many people share informed memories is important, to keep as close to accurate detail as possible. Tom, understandably, misremembers "Bruce" (Swedien) as being there for "We Are The World", but it was actually Humberto Gatica that recorded it. After recently hearing Allen Sides talk about this recording, it would be really interesting to hear more about this project on this channel, from Anthony's friends and colleagues.

[@Andrew-rz7qt]

This guy not only is interesting because of his insights into music but has so much knowledge to share about life and living it. If I was out drinking at a pub this is the kind of person I would gravitate towards .

[@privatename3621]

These behind the scenes stories are so WONDERFUL. Pure heaven to hear all of it. It's like a free concert ticket to what actually happened in the room that night, and I thank both of these gentlemen for capturing it on video in such exquisite detail. This, to me, is like hearing detailed first hand accounts from the people who were on the Titanic as it was going down and survived. The information is priceless, captivating, and tremendously illuminating to those who've only ever had access to the final products (song and video) after all the planning and that very special magical night of recording. THANK YOU Tom and Anthony!

[@187onasimp]

Amazing interview! Tom is like a Michael-ologist.He described his personality vividly it seems.

[@robbyandrews223]

Love all the different people that you bring on, Tom is great!

[@ReginatorNet]

Dude, this was the best!! Thanks for bringing Tom Bahler on your channel! What a joy!

[@tomascoox]

Thank you so much Anthony & Tom! ❤ This is probably the best video I've seen on this platform. A...ma..zing!!! 🙏

[@luckyfisher7240]

This is the best "behind the scene" video ever made. Wow

[@JiriTrubac]

Thank you, Tom, and Anthony for painting an amazing picture for all of us fans.

[@EdinJohan]

"Talk to each other" - This is something that should be emphasized in education throughout the world! We need to listen to those words»! The next generation and those behind there, should take note of this! It’s love, listening and giving kindness through dialog that will bring forth the best art - every time!

[@trstack]

Fantastic! No hero’s, no stars…it took a helluva lot of planning to pull it off. The story and emotion makes it all real.

[@MaxFury_Official]

I got one important lesson out of all this that i have always thought about when it comes to "professional recordings" of others and the answer didn't surprise me. There is no University Professor that has figured out the perfect notes for all the singers to sing. Like "this harmony is for you Michael and this is for you Diana", etc. That only works in choirs. I imagine it would have been funny tho if notes were written down for 40 singers key preferences and you guys would sit and pick out the harmonies and try to find the perfect harmony for each singer! Thanks for the video enjoyed this one as much as the other one, and once again Tom did a great job on the Cindy vocal imitation, nailed it.

[@gitzah]

This interview is a gem! Brings back good memories, great to hear the behind the scenes stories.

[@Strages_Powers]

So humbling to be able to watch and hear this, Thank You Gentlemen.

[@abysssimian752]

Thank you very much Anthony Marinelli and Tom Bähler for this wonderful interview. It is an inspiration not only musically and technically but also for humanity.

[@PutItAway101]

It's great to be able to put faces and stories to these names remembered from poring over the album credits all those years ago.

[@MixolydianMode]

What an interesting look behind the scenes of the most amazing period of music.

[@messybuttons7525]

This conversation was beautiful. I cried. Lots of lessons here. Thanks for sharing as you and your team always do. Please don’t stop.

[@ikoole7997]

This is a thing of beauty, truly. Warm greetings from The Netherlands.

[@Pillowcase]

There is so much wisdom here. You guys are creators of history. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us.

[@danielkannan6246]

Thank you Anthony & Tom Bahler for these precious historical facts … All Divinely Appointed …

[@rosalindwebb7729]

He is a great master to learn from both of you. and the people you chose to interview. There very interesting thank you for sharing. God bless you both.🙏❤️🌹x

[@AquaPeet]

Tom told it so well, that when he first told the bit of Diana going up for an autograph, I felt the emotion and went AWWW..... how incredibly endearing..... Thank you so much for having Tom and sharing this wonderful talk with him!

[@mathumphreys]

I only realised Tom's involvement a couple of days ago when I coincidentally watched the behind the scenes video of the song! Now I get to hear the whole story from him - amazing! Thanks so much Anthony (and Tom!).

[@MattPicsET]

You are officially my new favorite KZbin channel ✨

[@bupkis7505]

Anthony your channel is a treasure of info and inspiration! Your career work was already timeless and i appreciate you so much going above and beyond, telling these stories and publishing them for all future artists alike. Much love and many sincere thanks ❤

[@73DC]

Just wow. Your channel is quickly becoming my favorite.

[@Nsr3lias]

Hear me out I’m just a child when this song came out back in myanmar we can’t afford to own record player so have to go to my aunt place to listen it. Now I’m 29 in Australia now music is the only reason why I’m alive it saved my soul. I been producing Electronic music for 3 years now end up here to explore some synths knowledge but boom I was so surprised that you guys are the one who brings genius ideas into reality and I’m just glad that I had to know you guys before I die thanks to internet and channel this isn’t just interview video this is totally a documentary for me by seeing these legends.

[@guilhermecorrea527]

The best interview about “We Are The World”! I am a huge fan of Kim Carnes myself! Aloha from Rio, Brazil! 🇧🇷

[@mickec5245]

The signature tune of the 80s with a message that stands in contrast to the world we have today. More relevant than ever I would say and it has struck me what a positive force artists have together when I think back on this...Interesting to hear the story behind everything. Thanks for sharing!

[@kerzwhile]

Documented music history right here kids! 😊

[@clintlagerberg]

"We are the world" is part of the soundtrack to so many great memories for me. Thank you for making this!

[@danimarzi888]

I'm so thankful, pure gold. ❤

[@GabrielErikAlexmarski]

I can't wait

[@neocollective5959]

Anthony ! Thank you so much for having Tom telling this story so well, what a lovely, adorable man he is. Fascinating to see how he and Quincy were focused on allowing everyone's angels into the studio and let the magic of love happen.

[@Guitarist888]

That song was a masterpiece ! I wish David Bowie was included in that song.

[@paengjones8081]

There’s something about his sheer talent and passion that makes this interview feel like 5 mins. You’re in deep from the first minute.

[@davidabbott1959]

Hey Thomas! Absolutely LOVED hearing your recounting of this Day of Days!! Hope this note finds you well. All the best, Dave

[@Autistic_Artist]

To be honest I never really liked the song but hearing this story really hit me on so many levels. I have a dream about gathering as many artists, musicians and minds who are on the spectrum and it is a daunting task to make this divergence festival sensitive to the sensitivity needs of everyone as well as overstimulation areas for people who want to push themselves in a way they can control. From hearing this story it seems like you were doing this before autism was known or talked about. I’d love to hear about any stories about autism and the industry. I tend to dream bigger than my means so any help or guidance in actualizing my dream would be life changing for so many of us. Thank you so much for your channel I’m really grateful to have found you from the beginning!

[@monsieursolitaire6214]

What a wonderful moment taken on camera!!! Thank you for this one!!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ednasdiscomachine6049]

These interviews are gold. Thank you.

[@danielesignoriello485]

Watching it again. So touching, so deep and true. Amazing.

[@dkcmetal1]

We are the World holds a special place in my heart thank you so much for this conversation. Hearing these stories makes me love the song and the artists involved even more. Smiles and tears from me through the whole conversation. Please do more interviews like this one.

[@robertohoyos1734]

What is beautiful conversation. Thank you.

[@funkycochise]

In fact, your videos are just about love and respect. Thank you for sharing, Anthony.

[@blastofffpv]

Simply amazing, thank you. Peace and love.

[@ettoremariotti4280]

This video filled me up with joy. Thank you Tom and thank you Anthony!!!

[@MrDejanPesic]

Thank you for putting this peace of history on video 🙏

[@kuglepen64]

Killer story telling.

[@juo777]

Thank you, anthony, for your time, your explanations, your humanity.... great work, congratulations...!!!

[@retro-dademusic6403]

“Love is real, real is love” - John Lennon 😎♥️

[@mcramp20]

So much fun living in the time this was done, and now hearing how it was done. So awesome!

[@gregm5716]

Truly remarkable, truly inspiring! Thanks for this.

[@Andronicus2007]

Wonderful stuff. Can you image if the we are the world session went bad?? It was a bit of a risk for sure!

[@Qbano1978]

I wish I could travel back in time.

[@erwintimmerman6466]

There's a reason this song entered the hearts of the public too. It was more than a beautiful song. It was more than a charity. It was more than my favorite artists singing in a choir together. The special family atmosphere that you described shone through in the recording and the video. Every second of that video you knew you were watching something special. I couldn't watch it often enough at the time, even though it was played to death, it still wasn't enough 😁. Thank you for this beautiful backstory ♥️♥️. It makes the song even more special than it already was.

[@robinday2392]

What a wonderfully inspiring interview. Thankyou very much.

[@someone-hr9ze]

You videos are really helping me thank you 👍🏼👍🏼

[@amour4all]

💜 So Interesting! Thank You Anthony and Tom! ❤

[@OrafuDa]

What a wonderful story. Thank you both, Tom for sharing this, and Anthony for making this possible and for everything you said and added. Beautiful.

[@heathwellsNZ]

What an absolute privilege to listen to Tom. So glad Dr Mix brought me to this channel!

[@danpeltier1354]

so, cool I love to be a fly on the wall in that Room at that time lol.

[@AscensionMusicExperience]

so nice to hear!

[@swanofnutella4734]

Very cool. Especially appreciate the Diana Ross details.

[@patrickaqua473]

Thank you for sharing those moments, its really helpful.

[@danielesignoriello485]

Loved this Anthony. This content is priceless. Such an important document for the music history and for generations to come. Thank you for bringing these moments up for all of us.

[@bruderralf6365]

You and your crew and your guests are my new top Favorite YT Crew. I have more than once tears in my eyes. Ceap on and hold your course!

[@cycleofficial4744]

Great point they really lighten up the community

[@DeborahGee]

Tom Bahler, you always kill it with your storytelling. It’s beautiful, articulate and passionate. It’s inspiring and wonderful to listen to. I feel blessed that I know you personally, you are such a great human! I am going to share the interview. It’s such worthy and inspiring stories. I remember you telling me the story about “she’s out of my life“. I had not heard it in such detail until this interview, so thank you, thank you! I do not know you Michael, but I did subscribe. I came across this because I saw Tom’s post on Facebook. Best to you on your journey. Interviews and otherwise!

[@kevinpaige5746]

Another story needed to be told/heard. Love it!

[@globalsquirrel]

Thank you both for sharing this wonderful piece of history that was so heartwarming and positive 👍

[@cactus-wren]

I really dig these series ( Tom Bahler videos)! Thank you for sharing these jewel to the world!

[@WoodworkerDon]

Music. Love. Family. Friends. Respect. Joy. Giving. Sharing. 💯💯💯👍👏

[@heikkiwi]

Huge thanks for recording this history!

[@ambermackay921]

Outstanding interview - truly fascinating - Thank you !

[@inertGas23562]

A lovely and fantastic insight, very enlightening

[@LeifES]

This is gold! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@GlassTarantulah]

Tom's discography is deep

[@sergiogmartinez]

Just thank you so much for this!!!! ♥