THE BEST SONG EVER!! 💯 - U.S.A. FOR AFRICA "WE ARE THE WORLD" REACTION | ASIA AND BJ!! ❤️ 🔥

[@laxusdreyar7838]

That duet between Stevie and Bruce was like Ice and Fire, so contrasting yet so perfect.

[@_carl_83]

dude it really is man!!!

[@williamellis8593]

I didn't know I needed a Stevie Wonder/Bruce Springsteen combo till I got it, and then I knew I needed it!!

[@candiland1007]

It’s the duet you never knew you wanted or needed 🥰 I remember watching this on the TV.

[@harrykaribian3662]

Pairing Stevie with Bruce is genious!

[@larrygold898]

Bruce sang against a backing track from Michael Jackson. Stevie Wonder did his part later in counterpoint to Bruce. It was well edited.

[@Naza_44]

5:43 - I love how Cyndi just stood from the back and threw her voice to the front, damn that girls got projection! 💯👌

[@davidedwards1705]

Back in the day my sister could sing as good as Cyndi.

[@fookpappyvanwinkle9162]

@@davidedwards1705 prove it..

[@davidedwards1705]

@@fookpappyvanwinkle9162 Sure. Visit Doc Brown, ask him to let you use his Flying Train Time Machine. Go back to 1984 and travel to Dallas, Texas. I'm 14 back then so look me up and you can listen to her sing.

[@minty_Joe]

The bridge of the song was the 9th take that was used.

[@mrodriguez4058]

@@davidedwards1705 😂😂😂

[@pulses33]

The greatest collaboration in the history of music that will never be duplicated !!

[@b.k.3313]

👍👍👏👏 💯%

[@ShingenNolaan]

Truth.

[@bobross1829]

Except the British did it first just months before with Feed the World, written by Bono. It was a better song too and holds up today as a still played Christmas song. Feed the World was just much better.

[@joellenglass2344]

FACTS!!!

[@stevendemayo3631]

it WAS duplicated though lol. like...this exact thing. was duplicated

[@anessalyn1035]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote it. This was epic in the 80s' and even now. Sadly we've lost some of those great voices.

[@MarcusMilld]

I thought Quincy Jones?

[@anessalyn1035]

@@MarcusMilld Quincy Jones produced it but MJ and Lionel wrote it

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

I heard that MJ wrote 80% of this song.

[@anessalyn1035]

@@zyoteesunuwar4825 could have

[@zyoteesunuwar4825]

@@anessalyn1035 Looking at his writing skills on the songs like heal the world, earth song, it is highly possible.

[@visiblepixels4632]

RIP James Ingram. People often overlook him in this video. He had such a fantastic voice.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Understated. He had a power belt near the end of the song! That is difficult to perform! 🤯 James Ingram still us underrated as a singer. RIP

[@cameron_fairchild]

I don't. He's amazing and was a good friend of Quincy Jones as was Ray Charles RIP.

[@feferosette]

Yes I've noticed that most of the reactors who've reacted to this song never know who he was. He's a fabulous singer.

[@guycarter6692]

His voice on "100 Ways" is incredible!!!!

[@distinguishedsoul1217]

@@guycarter6692 My favorite song by him.

[@tiffanyhayes8961]

Lionel & Micheal wrote the song. Quincey produced it. Pure love and always giving from everyone there!

[@Cassxowary]

Michael* Quincy* but yes, at least at that moment

[@CalypsoDarling]

Lionel hardly. This has Michael all over it. Please.

[@sunchyme59]

A little known secret is a guy by the name of John Barnes. John and Michael did the song. Q gets far too much credit.

[@Itsmy2cent]

Michael wrote most, he MJ has a piano and vocal demo you can KZbin

[@philyvo]

@@CalypsoDarling "We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World.

[@beverlybrown2673]

This was put together by Quincy Jones, Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson in 1985 as a benefit for famine relief in Africa, which was particulary bad at the time. It won 3 Grammys, and raised more than $60 million, every artist donated their time and talents to help others. I bought it.

[@streetender1878]

and all in response to do they know its christmas which raised £110 million , lets not let that ruin the America first theme here

[@joeczernik2459]

as did I....

[@marlon-jl4ge]

Jacko wacko trasho

[@leslyotero9262]

@@marlon-jl4ge funny how a guy names “Marlon” would say that just say you’re jealous of Mike and go cry abt it to ur momma

[@marlon-jl4ge]

@@leslyotero9262 you can go cry for your pathetic Freak jacko, who destroyed the childrens lives

[@mariel4085]

Ah back when people could actually sing & all artists had CRAZY talent!

[@brunetkariy1325]

Yes yes this is golden era !

[@moviegirl1100]

and they left their ego at the door.

[@alexiagabriel1724]

@@moviegirl1100 As instructed. 😂

[@thehoogard]

@@moviegirl1100 Except prince :)

[@moviegirl1100]

@@thehoogard what do you mean Except Prince? Prince wasn't involved in this project.

[@zappzapper]

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

[@allistaircampbell9282]

Stevie and Bruce absolutelly killed it. A moment of pure joy.

[@johnrojas9535]

I loved that part they both sang with stong emotion

[@DuranSarah]

Yeah Stevie killed it I love so much his part

[@chosanwan1510]

*Lionel Richie 1:29 * Stevie Wonder 1:36 * Paul Simon 1:45 * Kenny Rogers 1:51 * James Ingram 2:31 * Tina Turner 2:37 * Billy Joel 2:44 * Michael Jackson 2:49 * Diana Ross 3:03 * Dionne Warwick 3:19 * Willie Nelson 3:28 * Al Jarreau 3:40 * Bruce Springsteen 3:45 * Kenny Loggins 3:52 * Steve Perry 4:25 * Daryl Hall 4:33 * Michael Jackson 4:39 * Huey Lewis 4:46 * Cyndi Lauper 4:51 * Kim Carnes 4:59 * Jeffrey Osborne Chorus) 5:12 * John Oats (Chorus) 5:32 * Quincy Jones (Producer/Conductor) 5:35 " Marlon Jackson (Chorus) 5:39 * Bob Dylan 5:45 * Sheila E (Chorus) (Front Row) 6;04 * June Pointer (Chorus) (2nd Row) 6:04 * Smokey Robinson (Chorus) 6:09 * Dan Aykroyd (L) Harry Belafonte (R) Ruth Pointer (Center) (Chorus) 6:17 * Ray Charles 6:39 * Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 7:19 * Tito Jackson (Chorus) 8:15 * Latoya Jackson (Chorus) 8:18 " Bette Midler (Chorus) 8:20 * Backing Vocals: Waylon Jennings, Lindsey Buckingham, Randy Jackson, Mario Cipollina, Johnny Colla, Chris Hayes, Sean Hopper, Bob Geldof, Bill Gibson • John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards

[@gooner4life518]

I knew the singers but thanks for the info because I didn't know the others

[@Jamac007]

I knew most the singers but I needed this list to fill the gaps of those I couldn't remember. Thanks MVP

[@debrogers626]

Thanks so much for putting those times together

[@chosanwan1510]

@@debrogers626 YW

[@nalakus1]

Kenny loggins not Osborne

[@shamrokz95]

back when celebrities were relatable and actually looked like real people..

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

n order of appearance) • Lionel Richie • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson • Diana Ross • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen • Kenny Loggins • Steve Perry • Daryl Hall • Huey Lewis • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • June Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Ruth Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Smokey Robinson Instrument players • John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards • John Robinson - drums

[@dazzanomas9418]

Who is the guy at the back wearing glasses and looks like he works for Microsoft, the camera pans across him in the middle of the song just before Ray Charles starts singing. One of the only one's i didn't recognise and he looked so out of place like he had found himself there by total accident as if he had walked in to the wrong room or something lol

[@scm021374]

@@dazzanomas9418 That was Dan Aykroyd. They brought him in because he was in The Blues Brothers movie.

[@Thomas-aka-TomD]

@@scm021374 Bingo!

[@nathanmaxey4604]

I was today years old when I learned Waylon was on this

[@jamesanthony5257]

@@dazzanomas9418 Just one of the Ghost Busters. Dan Aykroyd.

[@kennethkauzlaric8948]

Quincy Jones and MJ were able to get this group into one studio. Apparently, Quincy posted a sign on the studio door that said, "No Egos Allowed". When you see major stars like Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte and The Pointer Sisters, singing in the chorus, you know this was a powerful gathering.

[@minty_Joe]

"Please check your egos at the door." Prince was asked to participate by Lionel Ritchie. Prince asked if he could perform in a separate room, which Lionel couldn't do. He then mistakenly told Prince, "I can sit you next to Michael [Jackson]." To which Prince quipped, "I'll do a guitar solo." Lionel then said, "I'll call you later."

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

@@minty_Joe Prince was always up his own butt.

[@cathyhilton5298]

He couldnt keep his ego out to many demands he wanted

[@minty_Joe]

@@ayaanbretmitchell9830 The rivalry between MJ and Prince is well documented, The one-off performance in 1983, however, between those 2 and James Brown was what really solidified his hatred of MJ. That performance was an opportunity for Prince to steal the show with James. Unfortunately, he had problems with his mic and a guitar not working, along with him getting humiliated by a falling stage prop while leaving the stage.

[@magica1355]

@@minty_Joe I love Prince but he definitely had little man syndrome. He was really unkind to a lot of the women he dated and married too. Very talented but not very nice.

[@deborahbranson3712]

This was one of the greatest collaborations that ever took place in music history

[@Masta458]

The sad thing is that more than 20 years later the lyrics of this song are still relevant !! Beautiful song !!

[@Cassxowary]

More than 20? Almost 40 lol

[@williambroer64]

The amount of talent in one room will NEVER be duplicated.

[@cliffordljacksonjr8020]

That is a Fact.

[@tonyporenshenko425]

Your right it will never be duplicated

[@sayori3939]

Literally not only it's highly unlikely so many talented people to be in the same place as it's near impossible they'll collaborate to mske something special as this instead of gossip about each other

[@jennylee1957]

USA for Haiti

[@johnhoward7083]

That's because that many talented singers don't exist anymore.

[@Moose1032]

This was special. They did it after an award show and stayed all night to get it done. You won’t see the most talented voices from all eras come together. It was beautiful. One more thing is this doesn’t get done without Michael and Quincey they both were top in the business with that much influence and pull.

[@raymckean1035]

Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen, the duet we all never knew we needed!! There is a video of them recording the song and how it all went down.

[@DeadBlonde_80]

Our generation was so hopeful growing up with songs and movements like this. Thirty some years later I feel like we need a song this good again. Something to unite people with positivity.

[@stevegutierrez7891]

With who? Cardi B? Lil baby? #cringe

[@vernonwijngaarde1493]

This song was remade in 2010 but it wasn't as good as the original . This time it was for Haiti. Michael Jackson was already deceased by then but they had to put his parts in the song. Lionel Richie was also part of it but just to help the other artist. They were the writers of the original song. This one was also produced by Quincy Jones.

[@DeadBlonde_80]

@@stevegutierrez7891 yeah not her or any of that trap crap. 😂

[@JillBrewerVideos]

Think how the hippies feel. We’ve been trying to change the world forever. What will it take for peace to win out?

[@williamjamesayers7719]

The reboot was horrible and the auto tune stood out like a sore thumb which made the song that much more disappointing. Since this was a completely new cause, they should have contributed something completely new and fresh and just associated with this particular group of artists. The reboot was a horrible failure.

[@janicebarnes2914]

I love that you love Steve Perry! He is my all time absolute favorite singer, and he absolutely Killed his solo in this. Everyone was Wonderful and no autotune🎼🎤

[@belleferrar8898]

When this came out, it was truly epic and the world stopped and listened. It made everyone tear up a little and made the world a better place for a few minutes.

[@anthonygeurtsen7143]

I still cry every time I hear this song!

[@samaduampoma2449]

You are 100% correct when you say "the world stopped and listened". I was 20 years old in 1985 and an exchange student from England. A friend of mine and I were at a McDonalds in New York City, and we met a Canadian couple who had to go back to Toronto the next day. So they gave us a couple of tickets to the "Live Aid" concert at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, PA, which was taking place in a few days. My friend and I were not just appreciative, but blown away!! We took the Greyhound bus a couple of days later to Philly. I still remember the date: July 13th, 1985 (don't remember the day though). The JFK Stadium held around 100,000 people (it was demolished in 1992). When we got there, it was packed! They let us in the gates at around 5pm Eastern time. As the stadium was filling up, we could see the concert at Wembley Stadium in England on the big screen. It was amazing!! Freddie Mercury and Queen, Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and many more on the screen "live" from London. After about 4 hours, Sir Bob Geldof came on the screen and said "thank you Wembley, we now hand it over to Philadelphia, thank you!". And then before we knew it Lionel Richie stepped onto the stage, and all 100,000 of us went nuts! The highlight of the performances at the JFK Stadium, had to be Phil Collins - hands down. He was at Wembley Stadium, and performed "One more Night". So we saw him on the big screen. But unbeknown to us, he got on the supersonic "Concorde" plane, and flew to NYC (in 3 hours from London), and caught a private jet to Philly to be with us live. When he appeared on stage, most of us thought he was a "body double", as we had just seen him on the screen in London, 4 hours ago! It took us a couple of minutes to realize it was him on stage in front of us! He also mentioned he had a great flight on the Concorde. That's when we "got it" and believed. He played "In the Air Tonight". It was amazing, and an evening I will never forget. One of those moments, where the event was truly "lightning in a bottle". Lastly, a big thank you to Harry Belafonte and music manager Ken Kragen (RIP) who got all those artists (on the American side), for the "We Are The World" recording, and the Live Aid simulcast on July 13th, 1985 at the JFK Stadium. I am glad to have been a witness to musical history! Thanks for reading my post. Enjoy! Cheers, Sam.

[@ambermaccraig7316]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if it would've lasted longer than that? However, I guess a few minutes is a small miracle in this world.

[@jpizzlefromDaBay]

Late 1984 . USA for Africa.

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

You have Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Steve Perry, Cindy Lauper, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, and more, and you feel they are squeezin' their souls on every word and every verse... It doesnt matter if you've listened a hundreds of times...always shakes to your very soul, what amazing combo of some of the greatest voices ever and these emotional melodies.

[@wincup]

Hall & Oates!

[@joshepdanishevsky3045]

Stevie Wonder

[@Paul77ozee]

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.

[@latenight5865]

James Ingram.

[@barryschalkwijk9388]

Lol it wasn't even a duet. They post produced it to sound like it was. Springsteen sang to the original chorus.

[@moleman1976]

Love that, but for me its when Cyndi Lauper comes in at the end of her set with the "yeah yeah yeah" - that moment sends me over the edge!

[@monygemini88]

Stevie Wonder's solo gives me shivers every time I hear it. His voice is so smooth and effortless and powerful! My favorite part of the song, hands down!

[@kimberlypillman2983]

Me too

[@TheDivayenta]

Same. He’s the real deal.

[@DuranSarah]

Same

[@joshepdanishevsky3045]

Because Stevie Wonder is the best ever singer on the planet

[@scipioafricanus5871]

The amount of talent contained in that one studio is truly breathtaking.

[@thecrew777]

The message in this song is VERY timely right now. Seriously, ya'll, there's a lot us "boomers" don't get (like the latest cell phone or wireless ear buds) but we DID get some of the more important things we worked hard for since we were young: and that is that people need to work at getting along. There is no "agenda" here. It's just deciding to get along. No giving up of anyone's ideas, popular or not popular, you just love people, man! So glad you guys did this one.

[@bryanparker2925]

Show how together we had it in the 80s. I wish our world would get back to those days

[@elbruces]

Today there would be people protesting against this.

[@ellie.v9765]

I was just talking about that to my son - we ALL gave up everything for each other, we actually DID make a difference but the last generation undid all our progress. It's weird and sad 🤷‍♀️❤️✌️

[@guywillis1281]

Facts

[@21Danieltbs]

@Shadow M Or rather people weren't over sensitive about EVERY FUCKING THING like people are today!! You can't express anything without offending one group or the other nowadays it's just sad. On another note, I see Luffy as your profile pic....hell yeah brother...man of culture I see

[@Y_.R]

@Shadow M 💯

[@filmgirlLisa]

How is this song STILL giving me chills? I've listened to it hundreds of times.

[@thingwithfeathers5129]

I think what makes it so special is how this came together. The icons of different genres just saying, “okay. I’m there. Let’s make this happen”. Beautiful moment in music and mankind.

[@dyshondafowler8008]

They say they completed it in one take.

[@Marcus_1001]

After nearly 4 decades this song still brings me to tears. It was such a labor of love, but more than that it was SUCH an important project. In the mid-1980s a terrible famine was ravaging Ethiopia and people were dying by the thousands. By the time it finally ended over a million people had died. Those images, especially the ones of the sick and emaciated children, have never left me. It was absolutely heartbreaking. This project raised over $60 million for famine relief and this song is still earning money. I doubt we will ever see a collaboration of this magnitude again and I’m glad I was alive for it.

[@vernonwijngaarde1493]

I was 4 years old when this song came out. My dad had it on an LP so as teenager i listened to it and i have loved it ever since. It still makes me emotional to this day

[@adrianzamora1426]

Im so glad when you reacted to Steve Perry. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful voices of rock

[@KarlGernanz]

Totally Agreed!!!

[@drums4b]

Bar None!!

[@V0ID_X5]

He is my favorite male singer

[@Nightwatchman53]

He is 'The Voice", nuff said..

[@cyndianderson7056]

Without question.

[@Golovkin15]

Stevie & Bruce duet is the greatest Duet in history. Absolutely wonderful ❤️

[@dandiscer1373]

Several HUNDRED number 1 hits from the artists in that room that day. Almost EVERYONE in that room had multiple number one hits and formed the music for several generations. The star power was AMAZING.

[@haroldlee1989]

Lionel Ritchie & Michael Jackson wrote this brilliant song for charity; it's amazing how all these artists & chorus came together; this is exceptional; I listened to this song everyday during the pandemic; it gave me hope

[@johndododoe1411]

To coordinate the calendars, they had to do it on the same day as a major award show, where most stars would be in the same town anyway. Because waiting 1 year for a free spot in everyone's schedule would mean a lot of dead children.

[@captaint4587]

Bruce and Stevie is the best duo I’ve ever heard. Gives me chills every time

[@ChrisHaar]

I remember when this came out. It was huge. It was everywhere.

[@mattjsherman]

It's mostly a long vamp and I miss vamping.

[@TheArchangel911]

I can tell just how much 80s music you still have not reacted to by who you don’t recognize 😂🤣😂. Much Love.

[@mastermao8592]

Yup which means we going to get so much more reactions yes

[@annettelindner1459]

There’s one for Haiti, check that one out.

[@kimson305]

They look like they were born in the 70s and 80s tho

[@jadenquest9544]

@@annettelindner1459 Does it match this?

[@philpennington826]

Well...to be fair, there's a lot of artists in this song that were bigger in the 60s or 70s than in the 80s....

[@thomascerulli8013]

It was a shining moment for America and our muscians to step up, and give back. Asia, seeing you get emotional in the beginning. Was pulling on my own heart strings. Great Job ❤

[@CVNmahdlO]

80s baby here....This song made me so emotional as a kid. I'm tearing up even now watching this 😄 MJ naturally gets me emotional, but Stevie & Bruce really gets me 💗

[@daren7889]

Baby Boomer here! The music of the 1960,70,80's was so fantastic!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊

[@TheArchangel911]

The man directing is Quincy Jones. Legend.

[@wheelmanstan]

28 grammys haha, incredible

[@ajttchng7101]

100%

[@quixote6942]

hehehe.... I can Still hear one of his "Greatest Hit's"..... THE THEME TO SANFORD AND SON!!! hehehe Joking aside, This has to be his Greatest Achievement... All those Superstars, and not ONE 'tude shown! He was the Sheriff, and he kept the Peace!

[@Emperor-Wild-Man]

When Quincy Jones invited all those mega super star musical artists to participate in making this recording for a good cause, he specifically noted in the invitation "check your egos at the door". One superstar who was invited at the time failed to participate was Prince, because of a selfish personal reason. Another superstar who did not participate was Madonna, who would have a conflict with her scheduled concert date at the time of the recording session. Can you imagine what further impact on the recording should both Prince and Madonna contributed?

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Produced Thriller album for you young folk watching ❤

[@Caribbean_Kid]

We could never get a collaboration like this again everytime i listen to this song and i hear MJ part my hair stand up ❤

[@GooseVF-0918]

Check out the remake they did for Haiti. This is still my favorite but to see an attempt to get this era of artists together was still impressive and the respect given to the original is truly inspiring

[@Kelly-just-kelly]

all them stars, and when steve perry sings, omg im done ! just pure bliss

[@beegee3136]

Yes, the best...the voice...Steve Perry!!

[@kristianberg4264]

I was a teen when this came out, I’m now 53 and still tear up hearing this and seeing so much iconic talent come together for such a great cause. I hope you take the time to explore all of these extraordinary artists.

[@jeffrichards1537]

I cried other day hearing this song and thinking about how many of the artist are dead or close to it. I was 8 in 1984.

[@soofitnsexy]

@@jeffrichards1537 actually over 98 % of them are still with us

[@jennifergutierrez9227]

Young people will never know how this song changed lots of people. Is a song that when we saw on MTV for 1st time made everyone cry, still to this day in 2022 it bring tears to my eyes. It was what opened the eyes to many beyond the USA. Kids in Africa may had never knew anything about USA or any other country, but they knew who MJ was, the most known in the world. RIP 👑 POP

[@latinadavis3691]

I am 28 years old and I swear to God I feel like we should go back to the 80s for real

[@rodb9275]

I swear, every time a reactor does this song, I get emotional. And you guys did a great one! It's great when someone recognizes so many of the people in it. That's why I always hope a reactor does this song after they've gotten to know a lot of classic artists.

[@peggiebradley7434]

The most beautiful collaboration ever. The emotions are deep and I'm so happy to see this again.

[@BarbaraPryor-Smith]

So thrilled you're doing this song. Tears every time I watch it. So many great artists united in love for love - of humanity! 😊💜

[@wen-nz3sk]

Michael and Lionel wrote it, Quincy produced it. Huge effort to raise awareness and funds for starvation in Africa. Beautiful, moves me every time. ❤👍🏽

[@herrbonk3635]

And every time we send these "funds" to some African country, corruption and dictatorships usually become even worse. Less than ten percent of the money reach the poor, on average. That's how it has been since the early 1970s, at least.

[@jesj27]

This song was HUGE and everywhere! Everyone was singing this, we even sang it in the choir! lol

[@Potetsmakergodt]

Sorry late comment lol, im only 17 But still remember singing this in early school choirs with all of the parents and the kida at the school absolutly singing to fullest

[@jasonf.knittle9612]

The song “We Are the World” was recorded on January 28, 1985 by the supergroup USA for Africa and released on March 7, 1985. The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy (The Conductor in the Video) Jones and Michael Omartian. The single was a charity effort to raise money and awareness for famine victims in Africa and sold over 800,000 copies in its first three days, eventually raising more than $60 million

[@E.Kim_Style]

You should see the song that started it off, the British artists did Band Aid- "Do They Know It`s Christmas" , then the American artists "replied" with this song. Bob Geldof organized it...with George Michael, Sting, Boy George, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Bananarama, many others.

[@dp67dl93]

I always thought "Do They know It's Christmas" was a better song. But both songs were for a great cause and raised a lot of money and attention to what was going on in Ethiopia.

[@RP_Williams]

Canada also replied with 'Tears Are Not Enough'....some of the artists on the track include Neil Young, Bryan Adams, Getty Lee, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson etc.

[@elbruces]

Seriously, it's basically the other half of this for reactors.

[@robertiddings4697]

Funny story to Band-Aid, they needed some more artist. Kool & the gang were touring in Britain at the time, so you will ses Kool & the gang in the video.

[@tomasjallen]

@@RP_Williams there was a Swedish one too but with only rock bands 😄. It was a real trend.

[@AdamCSmith]

When this song came out, I was in 5th grade and we sang it to our parents at a talent show. I was young, hopeful and felt the world was good.

[@DeadBlonde_80]

We did that too. I was in like 4th grade choir.

[@soofitnsexy]

look at our world now.....

[@cynthiaedwards6706]

I feel the same as you Asia, I have chills and tears at the same time. What a moving video and a moving time in our history. I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s and this is just a continuation of that great era in music.

[@sherylmccollum895]

I'm 47. I remember this. I'm so glad you all can experience now too. It was an incredible time for music and the world

[@lt.spears1889]

To get Dylan, Springsteen, Charles, Wonder etc. to come together for this says a lot about those artists. Quincy said “if you can check your egos at the door, we can do this” and they did

[@juanitaduval9856]

I like that egos at rhe door

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

Actually Dylan and Springsteen regretted their participation instantly, because it felt shady to them.

[@3tonzovim]

Prince couldn't.

[@nickstanton6021]

@@horrorpowerfilms9481 Bruce probably put his heart in it the most, why would he regret it

[@horrorpowerfilms9481]

@@nickstanton6021 well, no one dared to say "no" that's for sure, because the QJ mafia was ready to tackle anyone in the press. Really sad and insincere story.

[@bgvan37]

Just love when youngins finally hear our music 🎶

[@TheGoldenCapstone]

This was mind blowing to me as a kid growing up in the 80's. All our favorite artists together in one song, spreading love.

[@mikebonecutter1869]

Grew up when this song came out and it's still brings a tear to the eye. This was filmed backstage at an awards ceremony and thrown together that night. Song will always bring up memories. I couldn't imagine having all the greats in one room!! Everything was perfect!! Great reaction guys!!

[@Aluminari2]

I did too, and we can't forget the Jerry Lewis MD telethon with all the stars, farm aid and ol glory at the end of transmission. 💞

[@kevinmac2898]

I remember in our 5th grade graduation we all held hands and sang this song with all of our parents/loved ones in attendance and looking up and seeing them all in happy tears, it's a beautiful song and yes everytime I hear it it puts me to tears too. God bless and much love to everyone! 🙏♥️

[@E.Kim_Style]

Now please, Asia & AJ, you see back to back...Steve Perry then Darryl Hall...and Asia starts to break down! You must listen to Steve Perry-"Foolish Heart", & Darryl Hall Hall & Oates sing "Sara Smile"! Please! For the thousandth time... You are truly missing out.

[@beckyd.236]

"We Are the World" was recorded 30 years ago today in 1985. The single was created and written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and sold more than 20 million copies for charity. The album later won three Grammys and raised more than $60 million for work in Africa and the states. Jan 28, 2015

[@hunnybunnyssunshineliving5155]

Lionel Richie's voice like butter... This was truly a masterpiece, all of these spectacular people showed up only a few minutes to go over the script and get their turn and tune. Micheal left and recorded his voice later. No one understands why he left, some say it was due to a spat. I can name them all... learn their names and listen to their music. 💜🙌🏽

[@liquidminds]

I don't think that there was ever a point in history where more talent was collected in a single room than during the recording of that song. So many amazing artists.

[@Londoneye57]

Well Take a look at the UK hit 'Do they Know its Christmas Time' Feat. Bono, Phil Collins, Boy George, George Michael to name a few - if you hav'n't heard it give it a listen you might be pleasantly suprised.

[@deannacrownover3]

I'm a 60's baby, so the impact to my generation was massive. I was 18 when this song came out. We had these artists posters on our walls as kids!

[@VIPS1]

❤️ Yes! This song was a HUGE hit in Denmark when i was a child, you could not turn the radio on without hearing it. I love this song on so many lvls 🙏🏻 and we still need songs today like this, maybe! even more theese days. I have played this and translatet it for both my children i think it is such a good foundation to have inside you growing up. 🥰Thank you so much for this you 2 beautiful ppl💝

[@angelaevans4362]

They were all in town for an awards show and went to the studio after. They literally recorded all night long. Thanks to MJ, Lionel and Quincy that we have this great song. Michael had the biggest heart. I miss him.

[@ShyAnn291]

Here’s the making of it kzbin.info/www/bejne/fofKkKF9abeJlc0

[@jorgbecker5028]

You forgot to mention Harry Belafonte who came up with the idea. He talked to Quincy Jones who contacted Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie

[@reneeyoung4211]

A timeless musical masterpiece that definitely hits different and still brings tears to this day. You could never get a room full of legends like that ever again, RIP to those gone before us.

[@josellers8605]

You two are officially my favorite reactors! Asia there is pure joy on your beautiful face during this! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thomask6681]

Asia and Bj this song came out after Band Aid - Do they know it's Christmas which was Aid for Africa started by Sir Bob Geldof which also was the start of Live Aid and the greatest performance of all time by Queen.

[@Alexmuzik88]

Seeing their reaction to Steve perry was just heart warming!❤️🔥

[@hannahgood4811]

Yes! It most definitely was! He has the voice of an angel!

[@JenniferBardall]

I revisited this song thanks to the doc on Netflix and one of my key takeaways was how entirely he managed to pack himself/his style into those two lines. Unreal.

[@AV8ND2L8_]

literally in tears watching this seeing all these faces and hearing their voices. WOW. The artists i grew up listening too. FUN FACT: This song was written in 20minutes and put together within 2hours by MJ & Lionel Ritchie.... Thankyou for reacting to music like this. The world needs more music like this.. LOVE x

[@GooseVF-0918]

And was recorded in ONE NIGHT - After The AMA awards show in secrecy!!!!

[@AV8ND2L8_]

@@GooseVF-0918 ididnt know it was after the awards. but I do know Bruce Springsteen performed at his concert in outta state and drove himself into state for this recording. EPIC!.

[@AkelaTalamasca]

I was a teenager when this came out and didn't appreciate it as much as I do now. I can hold it together right up until Ray comes on, then I just start bawling.

[@amazingcaucasian1]

I'll never understand why people choose hate over love. Why would anyone support divisiveness when we can support our ability to come together and love one another by respecting and understanding our differences. Such a waste of time and energy.

[@bikerbud3903]

Unfortunately, there is a Satanic cult that has controlled the world for past 250 years. They control our Central banks, big Corporations, Hollywood, and 90% of the media.The hatred propaganda they project through the media gives the appearance that hatred is prevalent. when its quite the opposite.They need us divided to control us. Keep us distracted so they can stay in control. Because if the truth was revealed, and it will be very soon, they would not be able to walk the streets. See my comment above.

[@roaldnordvik6628]

this was before the left and the democrats began its damned race-baiting,

[@jasongilbert2379]

Agreed!!

[@terryspak5763]

I think modern times make the example for why; today's left is a whole new party of democrat, loaded with mass psychological problems and anti-American sentiment; they are destroying the country in real time. They push...no, "force"...a deranged and hateful ideology with a destructive marxist agenda. People can *feel* it. They are brainwashing and indoctrinating the countless who lack reason and education enough to have rational conversation about what is an overwhelming consensus, and lack an appreciation for the benefits we've all derived from a long-standing, broke but entirely fixable, system. Division is 100% necessary to save what this video represents. It's not about Trump, it's about America. And if something drastic doesn't stop what is happening soon, we will be living in a whole new country that will be a continuation of the massive downfall we are currently experiencing. And that will spread to the rest of the world.

[@amazingcaucasian1]

@@terryspak5763 I agree. Trust me I'm politically aware. The biggest problem isn't the left though. It's the politically ignorant. Think about how many morons voted for biden. I had a neighbor with a "anyone but Trump 2020" sign hanging on his fence. Funny enough he was black and didn't realize everything trump did to help the black community. Then votes in a known racist who just cut over 90% of funding to HBCUs. People need to wake up and pay more attention to politics. It's because of mass ignorance were living in the country were living in.

[@zappzapper]

I can tell you guys are good people. Nothing but love and respect from a Mexicano-American born in Boyle Heights, living in the San Fernando Valley. ❤ Peace, love, unity and respect and happiness!

[@sueprator9314]

This song never gets old. It is a heart-wrenching killer knowing what we COULD BE as the Human Family.

[@1stltwife]

Amen, amen, amen...I wish this could happen today with all, the violence and contemp. I cried like a baby and I am 60!!! I remember this!!

[@sueprator9314]

@@1stltwife I am turning 74...I really remember this.. lol

[@TheDivayenta]

Let’s start singing with our neighbors now!!! It’s happening everywhere- community singing is for everyone. ❤

[@Seanriver316]

They recorded this after the American Music Awards, so all of the talent was in Hollywood that night. They went to the studio in L.A. (Capitol or AnM, I cant remember?) and knocked it out in FIVE hours. It was Michaels idea and he was inspired by the UK song collab. He called Lionel Ritchie and they met at some restaurant , and thats where the actual documentary picks up. Michael already had most of the lyrics written when they got together. And then they called Stevie Wonder and met with him and he called Quincy Jones and thats how it all started. His Purpleness was invited, but declined, reasons unknown. The documentary on here about it is very good and just under an hour long. Peace!

[@bethshadid2087]

Because he wanted to be separated from the group to do his part

[@bethshadid2087]

Btw it wasn't Michaels inspiration....it was Harry Belefonte

[@reinemazidath5466]

@@bethshadid2087 Michael wrote all the song though .

[@bethshadid2087]

@@reinemazidath5466 him and Lionel did yes but at the behest of Mr. Harry 💗🕊️

[@reinemazidath5466]

@@bethshadid2087 MJ went to Lionel with all the lyrics already made over a nght , he gave credits to Lionel for friendship . Yeah Belafonte asked for someone to write a charity song , but the artistic creativity came from MJ .

[@TheMmmm31]

So special. Such talent in one room, can’t ever be replicated.

[@Genidrag]

This is so heartwarming. We need a whole lot more of this right now.

[@allianssd]

Even for me, a young Soviet kid at that time, it was very touching! Great song!

[@WyattFL5]

I get tears every time I hear this song. So glad I was a part of that generation. Thank you for sharing your reactions. ❤️

[@simpleiowan3123]

It’s nice to see young people recognize how truly epic this gathering of music greats really was. Great reaction!

[@southerncooklvr]

It is so fantastic to watch you watch this. These artists who are now legends were playing the music of our lives, and sadly so many are gone now. The world could use a lot more of this right now.

[@sydneysomer9958]

You are right. We COULD have MORE of this if our divisive media would close their mouths sometimes. I remember when this song was released, it was an EPIC time and we all supported it and gave money. All magic, all love.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

In the behind the scenes making of this music video and song on KZbin the narrator says and shows people signing each others' autographs and hugging each other.

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

So many legends in this song r.i.p🙏 to those who are no longer with us you are living on thru your music lionel ritchie and michael jackson wrote and quincy jones and michael omartian produced it

[@russellkaplan1818]

Many are still alive

[@realartist_eric2365]

Harry Belafonte came up with the idea for USA for Africa

[@olamide180]

@@realartist_eric2365 Which he just stole from bob geldoff who done it all already the year before.

[@BanditGorillatag]

I grew up loving this song. My best friend and I would sing this song walking down the street early 80s

[@romamazza5881]

This song always gives me goose bumps! Love it!

[@JWW301]

The world could use another amazing collaboration like this in these trying times. The song is about hope and love so let’s hope it can happen again. Love you two!

[@Cassxowary]

Yes but it’s people’s fault even more now...

[@OhArchie]

“This will never be done again” shows just how far backwards we’ve fallen in the getting along with each other department.

[@deepnthought.]

So true

[@2apocalypse-X]

Actually it was done again in 2010 with We Are The World 25 For Haiti, which was recorded in the same studio as this one. It's executive produced by Quincy Jones, and Lionel Richie and features artist such as Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Adam Levine, Pink, BeBe Winans, Usher, Celine Dion and many more, Though it's nowhere as good as the original.

[@florancechapman6481]

Amen. Yes, we are brother and sister of this world. We are the children. And it's time we stop letting them keep on trying to keep us separated

[@roguealien]

Stunning and impressive when it came out. Decades later, still a moving song. Stevie and Bruce gets me every time.

[@BelindaTN]

This was the most amazing thing. That many singers from different walks of life and different genres of music........All in the same room at the same time singing this. That would never happen today. They would all sing from their own studios and then someone would just put it all together. This is so very special.

[@JillBrewerVideos]

This was so special. Can’t believe Bette Midler didn’t get a solo moment, but they are all legends, and the message is beautiful.

[@aielnod]

I love bette middler. She is v super talented. Loved her in beaches

[@shirleycollins6241]

Yes it was amazing back then even though we knew everyone’ s music before they came together to do this. You all should try to react each ones top songs, they all had great songs. Micheal & Lionel wrote it and Quincy Jones-produced it.

[@noelpauley5381]

You should also check out “That’s What Friends are For” by Dionne Warwick. (The original version) same era and includes some legends! So good! ❤️

[@feferosette]

Yes! I hope they react to that wonderful song too!

[@guycarter6692]

I often spontaneously start sing "KEEP SMILING, KEEP SHINING!".... Like Elton John's verse on that song....lol

[@jaysonnovelero2933]

The original version of "That's What Friends Are For" was sung by Sir Rod Stewart.. It's just that Dionne and Friends popularized it...

[@epona1969]

And hugs right back to both of you!!! Yes, "we make a better day just you and me". 🤗 ❤❤ WE ARE THE WORLD!! ✊🏼✊🏼

[@bettymoody7422]

Love your reactions to this song. It was made in the mid 80's. It still chokes me up. Most of This generations reactors don't even know who these artists are. Some of the best artists who ever lived.

[@silvertongue3003]

I don’t think people will ever realise the impact this had on people from Africa, at the time it came out it felt like no one worried or even knew about us and then seeing this video realising that there are more people carrying Africa in their hearts than we ever imagined gave us the pride and strength to keep holding on and fighting with the knowledge that a better day would come, being from South Africa this song will always mean the world to me!

[@marinamavrogenis4381]

I remember when they made this song. It was all over the news. I cannot get thru this song without bawling. It's so beautiful. Thanks for this reaction video. Love you two!

[@tyishascott3547]

This was redone as USA for Hati… Hearing Wyclef sing in his native language with soo much passion is tear-jerking