Cyndi Lauper Solo Recording We R the World 1985

[@leokimvideo]

Michael Jackson nails it every time and is so humble. Class act indeed. A very rare breed.

[@snejkafilm7400]

you are idiot believing in media. Jackson just was better how simple is that?

[@snejkafilm7400]

The worst voice here is that painted head girl.I dont even know why they let her sing

[@snejkafilm7400]

Nope. Michael just has better vocal, none of them specially that ugly screming lady at his level.

[@snejkafilm7400]

No you are wrong, Michael just better voice get the fuck out of here

[@snejkafilm7400]

Nope just nope. it's all your fantasy from your ass. Michael just better how about that

[@stevenbatson6151]

I love how consistent Michael's vocals are with each take. Same exact delivery. Amazing talent.

[@hafidakhilifi7421]

Welsh Dragon keep your filty thoughts to yourself yuk who the fuck says this things smh !! Sick perv

[@t-jh4236]

He dwarfs the other "talented" artists. There is no replacing that guy.

[@JackReeves249]

Because he’s lip-syncing to an earlier recorded track. You can see it play around 4:40

[@JasperStoneRevFourThree]

Right? He got there earlier and got his part done. But when He was putting his voice, and they would stop him to re-do it and I was like, re-do what? MJ is flawless but I guess people who worked with him, knew he was perfectionist.

[@rb4819]

It's a playback! It was pre-recorded.

[@RobertEllis-e7p]

Michael is so good and his pitch is perfect. He never had to redo his parts. What a professional!

[@breezeway3410]

Joe Jackson baby! He was gone get it right and tight, even if it took all night. The perfection was on auto pilot for ✨️Mike✨️ just automatic with no static letting his fans have it💫

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

well, he co-wrote the song. Of course he was good at it, he probably came up with it.

[@henry247]

Cuz he already knew the song duh?

[@Jaburu]

@@aidanjanemcintosh6919 he basicly wrote the song, Lionel just came up with a few ideas to make it better. with that being said, MJ heavily "inspired" himself on "Do They Know It's Christmas?".....

[@Acujeremy]

I wonder if Michael had perfect pitch.

[@Effdfdfdfasd]

다큐보고 왔는데 정말 멋진 가수분들이네요.. 98년생인 제가 침대에 누워서 이런 대단한 분들이 여러 모여 녹음하는거를 볼수있다니 감사합니다

[@ChoeJinHyang]

어떤 다큐요?

[@JONATHAN-uc8ph]

​@@ChoeJinHyang 넷플릭스 팝 역사상 가장 위대한 밤

[@ChoeJinHyang]

@@JONATHAN-uc8ph 감사합니다 :)

[@colinmilch1523]

It’s unbelievable seeing real musicians from the 80s rehearsing 😳

[@mclal]

The 80s was a great time to be alive.... im so glad I grew up when I did :)

[@criticalhard]

@@mclal I'm so jealous i didn't, fuck.

[@tmcdowell7977]

Yeah because there’s no real musicians today just a bunch of Dickheadz

[@everyonelovesken7105]

T McDowell summer walker , HER , Daniel ceaser , roneyboys . All great artist who are popularl in 2020 .

[@D33Lux]

So many rock legends in one room, what an amazing session that must have been to be there live.

[@DannieDoll]

it seems like they’re trying soo hard, and michael is just soo effortless & he sounds the best wow

[@Sirynx77]

Well, he did co-write the song with Lionel Richie and worked on the demo with Quincy Jones about a week before the night they asked the rest of the singers to record after the American Music Awards that year. Everyone else had to learn their parts in a matter of hours because they needed to record everything before the next morning since everyone was flying out to resume their own work schedules.

[@DannieDoll]

but it was just one line each & they strained themselves to the freaking gods. idk maybe that’s just the way they sing, i dont know those singers so..

[@jenniferoviawe]

Michael isn't even practice he just waiting for these jokes to get their shit together.

[@adameves5970]

@@DannieDoll If you didn't notice, they were trying different renditions of the same section. Different harmonies between three singers. And some semi-improvised parts to add the singers' personal touches. It's like when you make a movie or television show, you take several "takes". In the end, you choose the one that fits best. Michael's section did not contain a harmony with any other singers. It was a single straightforward melody. There was nothing to experiment with. If you didn't notice, everyone was singing in key the entire time. There were no "wrong" notes. But there was room to experiment on who got what note in the harmony. Part of it is that you "don't know those singers". Cyndi Lauper certainly was not straining to hit any of those notes, though she did add some rasp to her voice for effect. It was effortless for her, too. And she was light and funny. No sweat.

[@luluthelala]

@@adameves5970 I remember that there was an interview and what Cyndi said was basically what you just mentioned.

[@Midnightacoustician]

How did Michael manage to be perfect on each take? He was like a tape recorder.

[@scabab90]

Probably harder to sing in unison with two others than alone.

[@Midnightacoustician]

@@scabab90 Good point.

[@humansrants1694]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote it so those two would of been at it none stop then dragged in everyone else off their candy.

[@buggyboogle9]

He's pitch perfect, it's actually difficult for him to sing out of tune

[@unclephillymya]

Insane. He’s a god

[@theophilusjones6024]

After watching the documentary that came out last night, it makes sense. Michael wrote the song (along with Lionel) that’s why it was easy for him, he played a major part in creating the song. Also y’all gotta realize how hard it is for alot of these artists to sing like this. Watch the documentary and you’ll have a different perspective on this

[@Herc11355]

BINGO!

[@wdkaye]

And this was like, 4 in the morning after an awards show? That's mission-impossible for a vocalist.

[@luckyme4277]

Mj would not have needed all these takes even if he did not write it. He got Joe Jackson training unfortunately

[@CRIZZProducions]

Yup, MJ and Lionel wrote it and were really comfortable with the notes that needed to be sung. Huey had to adapt and take his voice to a place he wasn't used to. Knew a lot about the song already, but watching the documentary made me appreciate Huey way way more and loved how hard he tried until he got it just perfect.

[@GuibVasconcelos]

@@CRIZZProducionsHuey soube na hora que iria cantar o solo, imagine receber a notícia que você irá solar depois de Michael Jackson…

[@rabit818]

Michael sings so effortlessly, amazing .

[@mikeferry3391]

Steve Perry of Journey also sings very effortlessly

[@maddiej.4827]

rabit818 Michael is the best singer but so underrated

[@anthonykazi543]

Screaming Mimi's Michael had proved that he was able to sing live..Just look up some of his performances that DIDN'T include dancing. You will understand his talent then.He used playback because he couldnt dance that great and sing that great simultaneously. Yet,he always captivated the audience

[@modona100]

+Screaming Mimi's sweetie take a seat. Michael Jackson is one of the greatest male vocalist of all time and is rated as a star vocalist alongside Whitney and Mariah. educate ya self boo.

[@Melanie-wy6eg]

@john warter LMAO. Are still people out there thinking Jackson did those things? Wow, some never understand

[@junascarlo]

Cindy has this really squeeky voice when she talks like straight out of a walt disney movie. But when she sings she just wanna have fun.

[@Enter99988]

Idk if it’s just me or does she kinda sound like Harley Quinn

[@dennercassio]

For me she sounds brilliant when singing but annoying when talking lol

[@WestKillaGames]

She is just a princess, or an angel.

[@AdeptArin]

Heh. I see what ya did there

[@lydmarl.475]

She is just hilarious!

[@RSpracticalshooting]

the amount of talent in that room was unprecedented.

[@rdvrdv8920]

xCRUCiOx accept for that one time 3 months earlier when England did it first with Feed The World

[@rdvrdv8920]

SunTai The grownups call it a “studio”.

[@rdvrdv8920]

SunTai Do They Know It’s Christmas - Band Aid *rolleyes*

[@Imjustthatnigga]

Michael was more than half of it.

[@RSpracticalshooting]

@@rdvrdv8920 England with the first Band Aid, which is what it was actually called, only sold 3 million copies. We Are The World sold 20 million copies. So yeah, England got in early and did it half assed and then the USA came in and showed them how it's really done.

[@gregstandish6439]

I just realized how cute Cyndi Lauper was back then. What a babe!

[@brandonburnes]

I can't believe how adorable Cyndi Lauper is.

[@JairoAgama777]

Ja :-) she is not arrogant, she is swettie

[@czcm1]

+brandonburnes Absolutely! Every single one of them is so pro and brilliant, too. Petite Cindy Lauper.

[@Doogerauoy]

+brandonburnes I love how she says "torqueing" instead of "talking." lol

[@elbertpieters3347]

Ik ben in orde?

[@rustynail3159]

Michelle Preis the chick sure is full of life . here's a little secret, in the eighties when I was a teen I had a crush on her big time even though my friends made fun of me over it.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

I love how Cyndi’s jewelry was causing a problem and no was mad they all laughed. She was so cute about it.

[@Inaworldoflove]

I've recorded artists and then said 'do you mind removing your bracelet?' - every song is picked up.

[@michaeljensen5020]

Yes indeed. Her four octave range is rare and amazing!

[@eduardof7322]

5:13 "Am I still clinking?... okay" Hahaha, she was sooo cute!

[@KebabMusicLtd]

I later read that Quincy was annoyed at her because of the bracelots and stuff, but I thought she nailed it on her first take. I was never a big fan of the guy before her who not only dropped out of key but also came in too close to the mic so that when Cindi had her turn, she had to wait for him to get out of her way. I thought it was Huey who did more to f*ff up the recording than CL.

[@jscan4442]

Of course Mr. Quincy "Leave Your Ego At The Door" Jones had the biggest ego in the entire room.

[@thelittlethings-unboxed]

Poor cyndi...every time it stops you can see the concern on her face like she is the problem. She is so sweet in this

[@DavidAWA]

Yeah. I've seen this before in my career. Her performances are about emotion, connection and raw talent. So she's thrown into this project with performers who are about precision and tight harmonies (and the bridge people). Even in her own songs, especially live, she doesn't sing on beat with with the other vocals. But that's her free spirit style and that's why we love her. Thanks for letting me get that off my chest. As a musician with little technical training, I've been in situations where we're writing and they're like, "You need to fill this note to complete the chord" and like, "um..."

[@weslinoporta2446]

She's the worst part in the song.

[@yvanlima]

@@weslinoporta2446 and you made the worst comment in this video. So, you're even.

[@gabriel_the_salubri]

@@weslinoporta2446 "I agree", said No One Ever.

[@clonnlijinhlong2713]

@@weslinoporta2446 I agree

[@김수진-i5z3l]

Watching this made me love love love Steve Perry! He was so spot on, so supportive, and just a talented artist amongst the most talented of artists! He really stood out to me!❤

[@c.c.6930]

I absolutely agree! Ingram did too!

[@Not_Quite_My_Tempo]

He wasn't looking at the sheet like the rest, and every time he gave a different take. Made it look effortless. A real pro, great musician and indeed a stand out.

[@김수진-i5z3l]

I couldn’t agree more!! It was so refreshing to see a true artist at work!

[@buddyrevell6369]

If you watch the whole thing, you will see that Steve basically didn't have to rehearse at all. He had the best and most perfect vocal range of any performer there.

[@김수진-i5z3l]

@ I did see that. The man was/is exceptionally outstanding!

[@Taylor___]

When Michael sings you can’t tell if it’s live or not. It’s so perfect

[@shayemoore]

Exactly! 💯

[@shashindharmarathne]

That's why many people assume he is no lip sync everytimes

[@AlbanMUANDZA-x2d]

The voice of Michael Jackson IS Amazing ❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@danielllanos1247]

Yes , is perfect , of course.

[@rociomorales9051]

Exacto .❤michael

[@rodrigomoreno907]

this footage is a treasure

[@anadosanjos7031]

Já assistiu o documentário?

I agree!

[@shayemoore]

Yes, indeed!

[@fabioleandro4826]

Assisti ma Net Flix... muito top o Lionel conta toda a história junto com a galera que graças a Deus ainda está viva... A NOITE QUE MUDOU O POP. Vale a pena demais

[@InezcomZ]

Yes

[@stevenreichertart]

I got chills when Michael sang his part, and the last take with the three finally nailing it. These are perfectionists at work.

[@Acujeremy]

When you hear a musical genius you instantly know!

[@Vaahteranlehti]

No. Huey Lewis, Lauper and that other woman are not perfectionists. Their first takes sounded so awful that they had to sing again and again. A perfectionist tries to make excellent even better. Those people just made bad good.

[@david18ireland]

They're not perfectionists at all. Huey Lewis was so out of tune it was ridiculous. These people are supposed to be singers and yet it took that many takes for him to to actually sing one simple line relatively in tune.

[@Acujeremy]

@@david18ireland Huey Lewis is a great singer, but remember, their headphones is what they are hearing and this is an old tape and over YT the pitch may be altered.

[@bruv1039]

​@@Acujeremythen why would michael still sound so damn much better. Plus huey mentions he was out of tune

[@rafaelmarmusic]

amazing how they all came up with perfect interpretations almost on the go. Cindy's part is pretty much the climax of the song, a very important and difficult moment.

[@artemax1]

I don't think MJ was mad with them there, he was probably tired of hearing the same damn song for hours or days.

[@hux2000]

He wasn't mad. MJ was really, REALLY shy. He was just just delivering his line when needed and otherwise stepping back and letting Lionel handle the famous person relationship stuff.

[@Resilientwomenofgod]

@krabbi maybe you need to be bitch slapped cause he was proven innocent by the fbi and judge and if you have any evidence thats not on youtube please provide it because wade and the fbi needs it

[@lindseyp1664]

krabbi you’re an idiot

[@danroda4327]

@@ThePrinceUva WHERE?!

[@danroda4327]

@@ThePrinceUva thanks! 😁

[@PlayStationVision123]

Its amazing Steve Perry got Cyndi Lauper’s back. Great job Steve!

[@catalinaavendano5060]

what said? Pls

[@mrJimCharles]

He knows....

[@astropioneer3296]

Yes. Super cool how present and discerning Perry was. Fascinating to watch him hear that moment Lewis, Lauper and Carnes stumbled onto the right harmonic, then call out to Quincy to play it back.

[@SOS-ct9mv]

Where is Steve Perry in this video clip?

[@mrJimCharles]

@@SOS-ct9mv at the very beginning of the video you can see him sitting to the right of Michael Jackson, between MJ and Huey Lewis. Then at 5:20 he talks

[@roelmagpoc7797]

Wow! Cyndi's "well well well..." part was one of my favorite and to see how it got perfected was just awesome!

[@chiliwilypb]

También es mi parte favorita!! 👍😃🤗

[@chiliwilypb]

Ella hizo muy buena interpretación, lastima que fué muy corta!

[@EyeTunz]

Absolutely! This was magic to watch.

[@Videomaker-pz4xm]

@@chiliwilypb why respond in a different language its pointless

[@chiliwilypb]

@@Videomaker-pz4xm ¿Te gustaría aprender español? 🤗😉 Would You like to learn Espanish?

[@dani_m10]

Only those who lived at that time understand the magic of these voices together. I was a child completely enchanted by the talent of each of them, especially Steve Perry. All are irreplaceable.

[@Albusdumbledoree]

May i ask why you think that "only those who lived at that time understand the magic of these voices together" Im genuinely curious

[@dani_m10]

@@Albusdumbledoree I made this comment because a lot of people are criticizing some of these singers. At the time there was no AI, everyone was very talented, despite the difficulties presented during rehearsals.

[@WaterFLamer_]

Absolutely, back then there was something called talent. No autotune...

[@Ruebz_f30]

yeah because they suck and you can hear it clearly. @@dani_m10

[@tuliocano8468]

This scene is pure gold, Michael and Lionel looking for perfection while Darryl Hall, Kenny Logins and Steve Perry try to help Huey Lewis, Kim Carnes and of course Cyndy Lauper, Only big names in music without auto tune. Love it.

[@jazzpianofingers]

Huey misogyny?

[@Yojikudou03]

Tulio Cano thank you. I didn't know their names (except michael jackson, lionel, steve perry and cyndi lauper). now i will go search their songs.

[@mikefekade12]

Cyndi and huey couldve used auto tune. How were they professional singers smh lol

[@exiles_dot_tv]

@@mikefekade12 Cyndi sounds fine, Huey was way off key.

[@mikefekade12]

@@exiles_dot_tv cyndi doesnt sound good lol. Man this is what u would consider good? Shame they put these karaoke singers with mike

[@sergiosicairos4607]

1985: ok let's repeat it until we reach perfection 2019: it's ok we'll autotune it

[@kimmoreels7950]

I LOVE YOUR COMMENT! so true yes exactly what i was thinking

[@insu3]

Yeah... and then 4:29 hits u hard, me too ;(

[@vegasbaby3669]

@Festini23 2.0 - yup, exactly

[@Coopdeville0624]

Its all gone. Welcome to this garbage new world. Id give anything to back to my childhood days as long as i would still end up with my current family.

[@diggitydankenstein3624]

thats it. aint techno great?

[@letitbe1977]

Cyndi's energy and voice is too cute! She's like a child! :')

[@wajinniej9594]

If I'm not mistaken, she was the youngest among those singers

[@mustakimkamaruzaman9715]

Yes like cuties child😊😊😊

[@letitbe1977]

@@wajinniej9594 Oh really? That's why then haha so cute!

[@Paradroid7360]

She was 32 at the time.

[@letitbe1977]

@@Paradroid7360 Baby face and baby voice and lovely personality. Her age isn't showing.

[@KarinaC-xc6hm]

I love Cyndi Lauper. What for a great singer!!!❤❤❤

[@billcenne7262]

when cyndi finally got it the way she wanted (@7:56).......she made her part UNFORGETTABLE ! ! ! !

[@taimyp9483]

Yassd

[@charlieminaj2]

Bill Cenne she needs to leave the crack alone😂😂😂

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

she didn’t do crack, the only thing she liked was weed. She quit the real drugs at age 21.

[@babidavi6910]

@@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER She's so relatable. 😂

[@eldespiadadoruiz3399]

The best part al least for me Billy

[@thejammy1695]

MJ’s consistency is unbelievable.

[@JullianLue]

Swear thought I was the only one who noticed that omg he's amazing. He just does it right continuously how come such perfection

[@pabloo.barrera2111]

I mean he said in this is it, he has a perfect idea of how things should go. What an icon!

[@sandr6769]

Gotta respect MJ's clockwork precision - every time he nailed it. Real professional.

[@Sirynx77]

As much as do know his work ethic was incredible. He did co-write the song and worked on the demo for a week before it was actually recorded when the rest of the singers took time from their already busy schedules and instead of heading home or to a after-parties showed up to learn their parts, rehearse and record in a matter of hours after the American Music Awards that year. As I recall, the song's chorus with the entire group was recorded first. Then majority of the group left when the selected solo parts where selected to record the individual lines. Everything except Bob Dylan and the later part by Ray Charles was recorded before daylight the next day after the American Music Awards. The extra parts were recorded a week after.

[@pabloo.barrera2111]

@@Sirynx77 oh yeah Ive seen the documentary. And trust me I'm not taking anything away from they're wonderful performances, but as a singer it is very hard to literally sound identical every time like a record player. And Michael was very busy at the time too so it just shows his own work ethic added to everyone else's. Admirable.

[@ChristianRamirez-nr8qb]

Cyndi Lauper was holding back her character once she said screw it im singing it my way she got it perfect 😍

[@ninjaturtlemaster24]

Agree. A person like Cyndi has to be Cyndi. Holding back will just make her awkward. She nailed it in the end and I like her part a lot. Full of character

[@ariannemechevillanueva9649]

Yo no entendeishon

[@ChristianRamirez-nr8qb]

@@ariannemechevillanueva9649 ahh dije que solo estaba limitandose a lo que le decian pero cuando Se solto a su estilo le salio perfect.

[@adameves5970]

She sung what they asked correct each time. Her version was best, though.

[@blinkingintensifies8212]

It seems perfect in timing, emotion and tone. Fucking nailed it.

[@mutsakabaliling4005]

Cyndi's "well,well,well"is the best example of practice makes perfect.

[@Diana_389]

Es verdad ❤

[@heatmentouch]

The final version was beautiful 🔥🔥

[@massimochichi286]

​@@heatmentoucho 0pqui🎉y6😮 O 24 e 78 p

[@Elixear]

Le "Well Well Well" a changé toute la donne dans cette partie.

[@VisionHarrison]

​@@heatmentouch very opinionated. Cause Lord she sounds atrocious

[@FocalPointPhotographyLLC]

Just look at those background people...Steve Perry, Kenny Loggins, Daryl Hall, Lionel Richie...the talent in that room is scary!

[@christys8445]

True voices....true talent....no egos or autotune. What a great time to live in that era when music was music, pure raw talent and voices.

[@ajstacks41510]

Maaaaaaan 👌🏾

[@cassel7898]

Yeah. And not like today nicki Minaj, cardi b.... All untalented

[@impacc4182]

@@cassel7898 you’re one of those elitist trash huh?

[@dylanawilson7765]

I was just thinking that! So many awesome people sitting around in the background.

[@gmonay2k]

Kept waiting for Cindy to say, “is that ok, Mr J?” Sounds so much like Harley Quinn.

[@theun-bearablefriends8014]

When is that

[@giftmbanugo3605]

You're smart😁

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

She always sounds like Harley Quinn. I wonder if they based Harley Quinn's voice off of her.

[@RolandSpecialSauce]

I just looked it up and she actually was inspired by Cyndi Lauper.

[@Metztlimar]

What minute? hahaha

[@albertsamuel9060]

Cyndi Lauper with that iconic belt is underrated,... U brought her uniqueness to that song which gave it more Life

[@bobbowie9350]

Its true. that was the missing piece during the process

[@mourlyvold7655]

Plus Stevie's solo part.

[@wadewilson8011]

Shout out to Lionel Richie for making Cyndi more comfortable with herself. And for suggesting that they sing that last part in harmony. Excellent idea Lionel! Oh and I'm glad the Netflix doc came out. It shows that no one received demos like some idiot lied and said they did. Michael looks disappointed, but thats because he didn't go to the AMAs that were going on. He was practicing by himself all day. Everyone else was at thr awards show. So NO ONE had any preparation before getting there that night. Which makes this show just how talented these people actually were. They had ONE NIGHT to get this done without any prep whatsoever. I said this in my last comment. That you Netflix for proving me right. And after 39 years this coming out, my memory is still better than most people.

[@GiGi2O11]

EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lordd.7173]

And nobody who commented before the Netflix series admits that they were wrong😂

[@crazymjgamer3423]

Michael was like come on people it's not that hard

[@ramairgto72]

+CrazyMJGamer He had the easy part. Lets not BS this.

[@GantzIsSloppy]

watch his solo outtake it's over 10 min

[@Camfer113]

Hahaha exactly

[@bruceandmicheleantonuccio633]

Well he still knocks it out of the park. I don't know why you are so insecure that you bash anyone who suggests Cyndi Lauper isn't the best vocalist of all time. I get being a fan, but anyone with ears knows she was an average singer.

[@HuskyBoomer]

Who? I've never heard anyone except you call her and outstanding elite singer. She's average at best and her voice sounds like a cartoon character.

[@petermwahoss9986]

Who is there in 2020? MJ was a legend per everything. Cindy's necklace affected her recording. Lol. I wish all these artistes were still this young and beautiful

[@harryiyke6125]

Me too 😍😍😍

[@gradybaby_kv]

Peter Mwahoss yah but now I think from all these artists here there are 3 that has died already James ingram, Michael Jackson , and Kenny Rogers 😭

[@tina_s7508]

MJ was a legend and sang so effortlessly kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmaqg6CVa6yir9E

[@kingkirby8368]

Beyonce

[@deee8784]

To me they are all legends. Forever! Be young or not.

[@phanucson4429]

3:12 Cindy Lauper: “Oh, my earings. Oh I’m sorry!”- She is so cute. :-D

[@agnified]

*EaWings 😆

[@HoangVanTai-xh1or]

Là cái vòng cổ :))

[@佐藤拓海-x5r]

so cute...

[@missbritishchick]

Love her New York accent.

[@MaddawgMar]

I love Cyndi Lauper, I’d have her child!!!

[@rickdutra380]

My favorite part! Cindy Lauper 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobbybob3865]

Editor's Note: Cyndi Lauper's solo, translated to Standard English, was ..."and a change is sure to come"...

[@yungtrashcan5987]

are u death...the bitch sounds like a cat that just got ran over....

[@RoamHockey]

her yelling after her line is always my favorite part of the song actually, I never realized how many takes it took for them to nail it..fun to watch

[@peace7482]

Lol

[@miriamignacio3556]

@rickydutra. Minha parte preferida tbm. Amo Cindy. Lauper. Virei fã antes msm.de.We are the world

[@sign543]

The mention and removal of Cyndi’s jingly jewelry is one of the most memorable moments of this documentary. 😂 Love her.

[@mytomanen_bre]

sign543 Love her because she at some point in time removed her jewelry? Man your standards are not very high, are they.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

Mytomanen bre it was her fun attitude and playfulness and how it wasn’t drama it was fun.

[@UKRenna]

She has a wonderful personality, and nailed it on the 9th take!

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

​@@mytomanen_breThat is not what he said. You are very annoying.

[@PlayStationVision123]

Cyndi is the energy these legendary men needed that early morning!

[@abupasha9967]

Michael Jackson nailing it perfectly, everytime. And when he sings the chorus it sounds like his voice is in the clouds.

[@atroxity]

Amazing, AMAZING vocalist.

[@rd812]

Hugh nails every take also

[@jtrillguzman9641]

@@atroxity check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXqbgKCOqLiIers

[@aaronsoto9100]

it's a crappy song, who cares? most of the participants hate it.

[@inthedrought2545]

Aaron Soto How is the song crappy exactly?

[@zackparsons3937]

Cyndi Lauper’s final ‘’yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah” riff is ICONIC!!

[@Taniere]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣

[@TalkingToAWall]

It isn’t.

[@wiibbz]

@@TalkingToAWallyes bitch, it is

[@jungilseo3568]

Wow Great!

[@inertia4040]

YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH

[@lener3]

Es sorprendente que todas las intervenciones de Cyndi Lauper siempre fueron afinadas y en el compas pero ninguna fue igual a la otra. Eso quiere decir que tiene una gran creatividad e improvisación. Una genio.

[@moregoodbetterbest]

Cindy is like a doll. She is so cute.

[@Capza]

@@aryonugroho8711 what the fuck

[@Lacuadraboxeo.]

@@aryonugroho8711 bro??

[@aryonugroho8711]

@@Capza yea yea i know. that was a bitt too much.

[@deee8784]

So cute and real. Love Cindy!

[@ELSITAFERNANDEZ]

moregoodbetterbest the cutest 💕

[@DevilMadeMeDoIt666]

I love how Cyndi "charges up' her voice, and her little dance she does when she is done

[@ericfureal3257]

She almost did the typical 80s dance. So cute

[@georgejetson1025]

She switches on the vibrator that’s lodged in her ass

[@Cello69.]

@@ericfureal3257 went back watched it again. You’re right and you’re right that was adorable.

[@DanielCastillo-mu1cr]

He visto esta parte 100 veces y sólo por Cyndi

[@danimeldani]

Michael is like "can you all get it right so we can go home?"

[@acompanhamentopedagogio2015]

kkkk

[@rosamills7695]

@@mellodee123 he didn't do it that joke gone too far

[@mellodee123]

ALUCARD ALPHA Surrrrrre he didn’t. No 40 something year old man has sleepovers with children.

[@adiiiii1706]

@@mellodee123 STFU STUPID IGNORANT

[@mjfedup6853]

Comedian Marvin Howard “comedian”??? That’s a joke within itself. Also #mjinnocent

[@MrDuds1984]

This turned out to be the epic part of the song it’s not surprise it took time for them to get it to a point where they said yes it’s a take. These are masters at work

[@johndipinto4084]

Yeah it's too bad so many people watching this don't get it at all, and prefer to think that they're "embarrassing themselves" in front of a "pissed off" Michael Jackson.

[@jamescottrell8578]

I love how they encourage each other, true professionalism.

[@jay_rjabonillo9908]

Same here. Even those singers who done with their parts keep encouraging and applauding to others. They didn't put their ego instead showing only professionalism. Love them.

[@EphemeralProductions]

james cottrell: yup. That’s how it should be in any performing arts profession. :)

[@dd22musicfan1]

I especially loved the "coaching" from Steve Perry. I mean seriously, if you're gonna take vocal coaching from anyone in that room it definitely should be MJ and Steve Perry, probably the two best vocalists at that time period in the room, well and Stevie Wonder.

[@arthurnascimento8264]

OMG yes

[@Anima.Libera]

@@dd22musicfan1 Absolutely true! Beautiful to see Steve Perry helping 💓

[@galeriacaupolican3579]

What Cyndi did was outstanding, the way she worked out and improved her solo from take to take, the distinctive phrasing and expression she added, etc. That final take couldn't have been bettered (the little bit she improvised at the very end was just perfection!)

[@eduardoamillan1686]

Totally agree!!

[@pulpaficcional]

Yeah its beautiful that part, and the hole song

[@helenl4619]

Too bad Quincy dissed her -_-

[@starrcompany3275]

Yea her voice made the song to be honest 👍🏿very professional and cute the way she was telling the other Legend how to exercise her vocals! Then came out with a banger

[@starrcompany3275]

@@helenl4619 what did he say about my Cindy?

[@Cndino]

i love Cyndi personality, is like a child, she´s a down to earth artist, love her a lot

[@angus33young39]

Anoying for me

[@VinE.CaBRaL]

Cyndi é muito querida. E a parte dela é uma das mais marcantes da música! Ouço isso há 40 anos quase. Tão familiar!

[@joes.949]

Cyndi Lauper is adorable....with that speaking voice that only comes out of the Queens, NY.

[@mynorvega2324]

yeahhhhh!!!!

[@Timbales1979]

THE Queens? 😂😂😂

[@Pikoliniii]

wohoo New York!

[@siddywiddyb]

Oh hell yes. Amazing voice

[@missmermaid8580]

Yaaaasss !

[@jenanthony7575]

Love how Steve Perry compliments Huey, Cyndi and Kim on how well they sound together. Cyndi's part was the most iconic!!

[@jairferreira3026]

Que voz lin Cyndi

[@mdnblues]

Steve Perry is one of the best voices in that room, let's be honest. He doesn't get enough praise.

[@BC08]

Grating, not iconic

[@fmbighair]

Is kim the blonde lady and what is her last name?

[@silentkillermd]

@@fmbighair carnes

[@finalzgames]

Cyndi is that friend everyone wants to have

[@juanyoungguitar5328]

or girlfriend

[@tappetovolanteviaggi8808]

Soo cute indeed

[@onildoribeiro619]

She is sweet 😍

[@jamieshaffer6493]

Cyndi was the wife I wanted to have

[@SirBarryLyndon]

And the sister everyone deserves!

[@goodtimeslonglong]

シンディーのこの声素晴らしすぎる。このテイクが出来上がる過程シンディーは真摯ですね。この曲を聴いてからシンディーのCDを集めるようになりました。輝いてる時代の記念のメモリーです。

[@blue5peed]

俺もシンディーの声もっと聞きたい気持ちあった。でもね皆は素晴らしかった

[@DoEroooo]

地声も可愛すぎる

[@duffman7065]

I love how professional MJ is. He nails every bit he has to, then in between the takes he just steps back and patiently waits. Ultimate professional and humble and trusts in the others around him to do their part. Geez I miss artists like him (and a hell of a lot of others in this clip that don’t get the same airplay now as they did back then).

[@applehead7942]

yeah and i always wonder goes in his head every time they sang their parts 😂

[@anaityketihw]

@@applehead7942 Lmfao you should watch another behind the scenes video. They had to record their parts a bunch of times because they kept messing up even after MJ helped them. At one point lmfao he literally just stops and stares at them

[@fluffylittlebear]

That's what happens when you spend your entire childhood getting beaten and worked to death. That's why Michael was always so quiet and timid, because he was always afraid. Michael's father was a monster.

[@MsRigaud22]

@@fluffylittlebearyou sure being gifted and talented has nothing to do with it?

[@plasmichoneytrip]

Exactly. He understands the diversity these artists contribute and respects each talent.

[@eyraming10]

3:14 - Cindy be like, "Ohhhh... Is that? Oh my eawwwwiiinngs.. Oh Sowwwy" Cindyyy! Youre such an adorable singer on earth! ❤

[@mpup54]

someone remind me to sleep with Cindy in the 80s

[@Verikae]

She was very bronx new york lol. Thickest accent ever

[@elbadasaet9816]

Oh sowwy 😻

[@modernmedeamedia]

@@Verikae Queens

[@Verikae]

@@modernmedeamedia ah yea they sound similar. I grey up in forest hills, queens

[@Destyn2B]

I don't know why I almost cried when she finished and said "Oh was that too much?" she was so excited and in her zone. She nailed it!

[@TalkanianRetrogaming]

I almost cried the whole video ;)

[@frankmeyer9984]

She is pure perfection... I wish her to have a long and happy life, surrounded by people who *love* her...

[@weslinoporta2446]

C'mon that bitch Is awful

[@richardcastromzena5136]

Someone believed she has the best not come yet

[@Destyn2B]

@@Juno_Beach Most entertainers do. 😂 They know their talent then try to pretend they don't. 🙄 It's usually the ones with no talent bragging on themselves. I still liked it though.

[@jankarlsson8341]

Cyndi Lauper is really the singer who takes the song to another level with her performance.

[@larzkruber822]

I came from an interview where she told that she was holding back As a background singer you don´t want to stand out🤣🤣🤣

[@alysarahirw1490]

Solo gritaaaaaaaa,

[@ChosenOne777-k7e]

😂😂😂 She can't sing !!!

[@jankarlsson8341]

Can't sing? Are you deaf?@@ChosenOne777-k7e

[@Ruebz_f30]

she fukn sucks and can't sing tf

[@junchan3332]

Cyndi's part turned out to be the one of the highlights in this song.

[@adipsous]

Absolutely. The perfect topper to the song.

[@fittrege2778]

Exactly. The best part of the song.

[@richardp.228]

100% agreed. great to have seen the evolution of her part!

[@ОльгаКопьёва-п7и]

jun chan yes no doubts she is the best

[@angelthman1659]

Cyndi steals the song.

[@MusicLover-lj8jx]

how can you hate Cindy she is just so cute

[@guitarofdestiny]

Who hates Cindy?

[@frauleinmona]

Yeah! I adore her! I've loved her since she was in her band "Blue Angel" back in 1980. I have their one and only album. And not trying to be rude, but her name is spelled "Cyndi". 😊💖👍

[@suzycreamcheesez4371]

what are you talking about? who hates her??

[@belmarre]

Her voice!!! She really talks like that???? I mean is that her natural voice???

[@brandoningram4955]

susycreamcheez I believe he mean it in a sarcastic way

[@tallcoolone09]

Cyndi's part has always been my favorite part of the song.

[@MM-qk5te]

Her voice is just so amazing I love that high pitch😍

[@proxymoxie]

Me too!

[@ronalynmarisagudelo992]

tallcoolone09 me too

[@restlessbohemian26]

When this song came out and they played it in public -- everyone in earshot sang Cyndi's part out loud!

[@geraldjohnson3216]

I agree she lets loose

[@markoamado5291]

So much talent in one room and everyone is supporting each other.

[@Ruebz_f30]

99% MJ and 1% everyone else

[@904Anonymous]

MJ is a one take wonder. Dude was pitch perfect in a way that was never seen before or after. Just unbelievable. You can see him waiting around for people to get it together because he knew he could deliver the perfect note every time.

[@KEPA000]

I think Whitney Houston is the one take Wonder

[@therollband1290]

He also didn’t sing in the harmony part they were working out for the bridge. This video documents them rehearsing while they recorded the vocal harmonies. The fact they were able to work that out so quickly just proves how much talent they have. A little direction from Lionel Richie and they nailed it

[@JustinR941]

His part wasn't as hard as the harmonies they had to do

[@siapaya6107]

This song is written by him, and the song is made to match to his voice...

[@angryjalapeno]

​@@JustinR941 I'm pretty sure MJ can sing in harmony; I have never heard him doubt himself before/during/after singing a note.

[@liveuntetheredmusepodcast4832]

MJ so professional in the corner observing the chaos lol,..Cyndi is just a fun so alive person, so glad she was part of this.

[@richardkovacs2006]

Prince would have been in another corner and they weren't be able to get one pitch perfect recording from Madonna, so the whole session lasted for another day. Btw I'm sure they both would have been humbled by the situation - maybe that's why they didn't join. They were scared of their own humble self.

[@dd22musicfan1]

@Funk O'Matic Supposedly Prince was gonna have the line that Huey ended up singing. So they would've had Michael, then Prince, then Cyndi, and IMO put Madonna in Kim Carnes' place, and then you would've had the two biggest male pop stars in 1985 sing back to back, then the two biggest female pop stars sing back to back, and then possibly the part with "stand together as one," they could've somehow had MJ, Prince, Cyndi, and Madonna all harmonize together on that part. I mean Madonna at that time wasn't near the vocalist that MJ, Prince, and Cyndi were, but as great of talents as they were they probably could've figured something out to make it sound great. That being said, the harmonizing of Huey, Kim, and Cyndi is one of my favorite parts of the song. So it worked out either way.

[@dd22musicfan1]

Imagine if Whitney Houston had debuted a year earlier and been a big enough star by this time to appear on the song. Holy cow.

[@csabo1725]

Wrong wrong wrong kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmaqg6CVa6yir9E

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

I think Prince & Madonna would’ve worked but elsewhere in the song. Kim’s rasp was too vital to the chorus. Maybe Al Jarreau and James Ingram replaced, or Daryl Hall.

[@rredline]

Cindy was practically the youngest in the group yet she was assigned one of the most difficult part of the song. She executed it spectacularly. Lovely and an amazing talent!

[@danielcruz3458]

no friend, the youngest was michael jackson, she had like 32 years old then while Michael was like 27 years. and warns if my English is understood xd.

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

We can understand you. Although she didn't turn 32 until June, and this is January. But yes, 5 years difference. Michael is 1958 and she is 1953.

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

It's strange how many singers from this era were born in 1958. MJ, Prince, Madonna, Belinda Carlisle, Joan Jett...lots more.

[@danielcruz3458]

GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER Umm that coincidence xd, and thanks for correcting me friend.

[@deedeenelson7399]

RRedline V no she didnt

[@MarkBowenPiano]

Everyone else working so so hard to hit the notes and Michael is absolutely flawless and effortless every single time.

[@millie9814]

All these years I thought they sang at the same time in the same room and it was just perfect in the first take hahahaha wow! It's cool to see their effort and dedication.

[@alemiranda5887]

ASI FUE TODOS EN LA MISMA HABITACION PERO POR PARTES

[@redhouaneboulechbak8316]

it took em less than 10 min to do their part, impressive still for pros

[@MacXpert74]

😂That's the power of video editing!

[@Acujeremy]

HAHA Yeah I assumed it was all live on one take too.

[@sentino68]

The producers made the music video with all of them “singing” together. The final audio cut was then overlayed to create the video we all know and love. I’m still amazed how they all managed to come together all at the same time.

[@supremes1964]

cyndi part "well, well, well ..... yeah, yeah, yeah" of the song IS what made the song.......love her since ! amazing talent!!!

[@nelar860]

That was the worst part what do you mean 😭😂

[@tsmith7242]

It seems as though they absolutely needed it too for the bridge. It’s difficult to imagine the chorus coming in without Cyndi’s high note. The entire beginning of the song is basically “one note” until Cyndi. She did a good job by taking it higher.

[@Apollyon_Rev911]

Love the sarcasm😄.

[@skyavalanche]

supremes ballard TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU! It’s the section I always await with excitement, and it keeps my heart full till the end of the song

[@dabliolanas]

@@nelar860 get out of the planet please

[@jaimeeclair8999]

These artists were so humble and respectful of one another. It's beautiful to see individuals take advice from their peers without being offended. We could never have this nowadays, with every artist claiming to be some genius of ..., goddess of ..., princess of ..., king of ... queen of ...etc, too much ego with little talent!

[@nzalex1]

Exactly, this is amazing collaboration of amazing artists caring and listening to each other. The same way it would be not possible nowdays to make "One voice one world" which is much more complicated recording

[@CP-nf5du]

Lol you think they act like that without the media? They are drug addicts who have big egos. Stop comparing because popstars were always assholes.

[@blues970123]

Those singers came from giging from nothing to becoming icons. They had to get their asses on stage every time. No SoundCloud then.

[@kconrad5893]

Probably because they knew they were being filmed. 🙄

[@SandvichTrolli48]

It’s awesome to see Steve Perry just chilling there and complimenting them

[@SubhansVault]

I love it how Michael is quietly standing in the back watching kids do their work.

[@mrsoyemi]

Subhan's Vault lol

[@mrsoyemi]

I know right... it was really bad wtf aren't they professionals?

[@onemillionpercent]

So true but the fact is, is that Michael was the youngest out of all of them :’)

[@like.forreal.6106]

aye yeah soooo cute

[@derekmeade1741]

Subhan's Vault mj fans are so pathetic

[@WhisperingJaneASMR]

Michael's voice was so angelic, gosh!

[@lucianoreiswtz9413]

Luciano Reiswitz Porto Alegre Brasil.

[@youre_doing_morphine5120]

4:22 Michael be in the background like "Why am I here again?" 😂

[@moccalou]

It's his song. XD

[@Mrs_Canary]

😂😂😂☠

[@bvg83]

Moonwalker_FamForever yeah he looked kinda funny on the back

[@StarWarsNerden]

He is prob unhappy cause there is no kids around.

[@lnz971]

@@StarWarsNerden i'm pretty sure he empty his balls before the recording

[@sssk9507]

昔からシンディのパートで涙が流れます。このメイキングは感動です。ありがとう。

[@荒川二一]

本当にこのイベントの一番かっこいいところですよね。 アクセサリーとサングラスをはずしたシンディー唄いはじめたら全部持って行った。

[@mattmariano5197]

Michael is amazing. But don’t forget, he co-wrote the song and recorded the vocal for the demo weeks ago. Already in his muscle memory. These three had a lot to learn and coordinate on the spot with this iconic room watching them, tape rolling, and cameras in their faces. All at about 3am. From moving to and from the mic on cue, to working out harmonies, to being perfectly in tune with each other, it’s incredible what they nailed. Worth every moment of rehearsal. To echo another commenter, Cindi’s ad-lib is iconic.

[@sdavis5001]

Straight up! They were so tired. I’m sure there were many late nights, and one many came straight from the music awards.

[@jessiej5765]

Exactly! its not easy, but they all did an excellent job

[@cassie1969]

Yess so true

[@dwaynevega8637]

Even with all the practice in the world they could never sing better then Michael he made them look amateurish

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Yup Cindi's is the best part, in a way she composed that part, by changing the lyrics (adding three more "wells" and "yeah, yeah") and melody, coz' Cindi is also a songwriter, that it became: "well, well, well, well" with melody going up and changed the melody on the word "come" and bent it. She was struggling with just one well, it was very awkward.

[@10buffster]

When Cyndi removes her jewellery like she’s wearing all the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.

[@fvecc]

That's the rich stuff from One Eye Willy.

[@trxphywaifalt]

Time stamp?

[@VaultVenturer]

She is a goonie.

[@Mxyzptlksac]

She probably didn’t want to damage it or leave it in the way

[@majesticphoenix8357]

10buffster CTFU 😂😂😂😂😂

[@talon1623]

If ever anyone needed a demonstration of just how good a singer Cyndi Lauper is, this is it. She is wide-awake, aware and absorbing new information with every take until she found what she was looking for and the result is absolute perfection.

[@MikeSPx24bj9]

Great comment.

[@beejor]

7:47 She interrupts her own conversation to harmonize, like it's a reflex.

[@aidanjanemcintosh6919]

I watched her interview somewhere that they told the 'bridge people' to just sing with all they got. The problem is, by nature Cindy's songs are much more powerful than Kim's. Her voice would totally eat Kim's (not saying Kim's bad, but her songs are just very different). She admitted that she tried to be polite and grasping how much she could 'gave her all'. Her conclussion was that strong 'Yea yea yeah' part, and not singing together with Kim.

[@lisal2018]

Cyndi was the beginning of being your own unique self. I have adored her in my day.

[@miss-cee-elle]

WHEN ARTISTS ARE EXTREMELY PERFECTIONIST MUSICIANS.

[@joelcalcines2402]

Sadly, now they use autotune and stop.

[@dereckbrown3465]

Así debe ser! La música es una ciencia perfecta, hay que buscarla hasta encontrarla.

[@raeman2004]

The way cyndi talks just her whole swag is so raw

[@JP-ks7ey]

she was very unique back then

[@russoswerve7856]

It’s pretentious annoying and she had a cat like voice. Her songs had good music but awful vocals

[@SnoopSimmonsSound]

Raw??? In what way???

[@heaintloveu]

Russo Swerve It’s ok, she ruined her entire career that way - by the time of her third album in 1989, everybody had had enough

[@cathyt144]

Russo Swerve she should have never had a solo part in this production.

[@Sinequanonem]

7:13 i love the way Lionel came and told them how to harmonize their voices. Sublime

[@joseramonperez5756]

He is a genius.Motown Factory

[@olgaperez4705]

I also appreciated it 😊

[@savedfaves]

Lionel co-wrote the song.

[@abimanyuabimanyu4486]

Ya... Lionel Ritchie 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@annabeatrizmaia6285]

So classy, oh boy, what a man

[@hugobaldissara8843]

Maravilhosa Cyndi Lauper. O Brasil te ama! No Brasil foi a música mais tocada em 1985, eu tinha 15 anos❤

[@devocionaldiario7855]

Essa musica foi um fenômeno aqui no Brasil

[@DanielCastillo-mu1cr]

Yo 16...Concepción Chile

[@bigbeefyboy9132]

Michael Jackson is the student that does the extra credit even though he has an A+

[@westwalk9953]

Big Beefy Boy wrote the song as well

[@evelenelittles8002]

I didn't realize that Lino Ritchie took the making for this song so securely.

[@musingsofharmony3159]

That's that Joe Jackson work ethic, lol.

[@paulacosta7735]

Eu amo a Cindy♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sonsdoingles]

So does Cyndi Lauper!

[@IndoCropCirclesOfficial]

The last one is perfect. That's the same one where it put on the track finally. Cyndi so cute and pretty, her voice like a chipmunk LoL

[@9Tailsfan]

Lol I wonder if Brittany from the Chipettes was based on her?

[@repollomc129]

Yes, except for the guy, they made the final cut from his part before Lionel talking...

[@lvlultiplication9751]

So talented

[@fetzcou]

incredible voice!!!!

[@marcd73]

@@repollomc129"the guy"= Huey Lewis. Look him up, got some good tunes.

[@michaelcole8196]

I'm so glad the cameras were rolling for this. It's such a wonderful look at all that amazing talent and so much appreciation for each other's different styles. It was an amazing time in music history.

[@jeffvai7530]

Cyndi's voice is perfect for the part and her charisma is truly angelic.

[@kookiemonster3951]

If Cindy hadn’t added that iconic belt at the end of the “one” harmony old Huey would still be in there trying to hit that note 😂😂

[@GHOSTbirdnatureLOVER]

lmao

[@michaelolin2219]

Lol! Absolutely right

[@dededejereme2284]

I find that celine dion also makes this note in the recent version, it is very hard to make an E5 .... I think, I love to do this you need a fairly high natural voice

[@kconrad5893]

I love his voice and all of his hits but damn, I can’t believe how bad he sucks here. He’s all over the place, singing completely off key and can’t even hit the damn note. Michael, Cyndi and Kim are perfectly on key every time.

[@froilandsteve]

@@dededejereme2284 cyndi is up there even when she talks haha such a powerful voice

[@idozaable]

Micheal looks like he is just about ready to burst out and sing the whole song by himself 😂😂

[@kexia5630]

And he could've too if he wanted. He had amazing range. I'm scratching my head here, listening to these other three struggle to sing one/two lines on key.

[@EnslaveTheWorld]

@@kexia5630 You try singing right after Michael Jackson. No pressure! Haha.

[@kexia5630]

@@EnslaveTheWorld I'd sing a whole lot better than the "professionals" in this clip that sung after Michael. I'd at least be able to hold a note. Lol!

[@paradoxmeld2937]

@@kexia5630 LMFAO YOU ARE A NOBODY SHUT UP

[@kexia5630]

@@paradoxmeld2937 For a nobody I sure do have you bothered. Lol! And the truth still stands: Those other folks in the clip couldn't sing a simple line or two on key. Not only that, some of them couldn't even sing on beat! How are they professional singers and can't even sing a few simple lines on key and on beat? Lmao! That's just bad singing. Period. And don't try to use MJ as a scapegoat. It doesn't matter if a singer's singing next to Michael Jackson or Roseanne Barr. If you're a so-called professional singer, you should be able to sing simple notes on beat with relative ease. Especially if you're singing in a group because the other voices naturally mask a bad note here and there. That's why people who are picked to sing solos (like Michael Jackson in this clip) tend to be the best singers in the group. It's because when singing solos there's no other voices to hide behind. If a soloist sings a bad note (like Cyndi Lauper in this clip), it's more noticable. And I don't even hate Cyndi or the others. I've heard them sing before and they sound alright in their specific genre at times. But this clip just proves that there's a huge difference between "performers" and real, talented singers. This clip shows why MJ is the King of Pop.

[@JRLOC]

I was obsessed with Cyndi in the 80’s, every glimpse I could get. Living legend!

[@vlsr71]

Living Legend!!!

[@kickingfatality]

No autotune. No electronic enhancements. Just raw talent

[@TheBestbackingtracks]

And a million punch ins lol

[@Hypno_BPM]

@@TheBestbackingtracksediting tape was an art in itself back than. whether movies or music , idk how they did it so well and fast

[@rosandpl]

and lovely socks before microphones, pure audio

[@angelas1975]

Yes!

[@LucasTheUltimate]

Cyndi's execution kept getting better until it reached the absolutely perfect line we all know, and the "Yeah Yeah YEAH" at the end only made it even more amazing.

[@gonzz84]

yes!!

[@DraCaryyss]

That's screaming at it's peak😂😂

[@marysmarvellousonlinequizz814]

Awesome ❤

I worshiped it!

[@MsPinkwolf]

​@@DraCaryyssnot screaming. Rocking it.

[@Hi.Shadow]

Michael’s unimpressed face is killing me 😭😂😭😂

[@pattyjackson5154]

Michael is a perfectionist

[@jazmynbrown6820]

The dude with the scratchy voice... Who the hell was he?

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

@@jazmynbrown6820 Huey Lewis.

[@liamsayles8312]

rockstopsthetraffic He’s got a great voice, one of the best singers of the 80s

[@rockstopsthetraffic]

@@liamsayles8312 responding to the wrong person, I find his voice irreplaceable.

[@jessicapabstconrad]

There’s a recording of Michael singing at different notes or tones or keys or whatever for the producer to lay on top of each other..it’s absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. He was truly a musical genius. This song was a love child of a lot of people but came together beautifully.

[@SunsetKetch]

Might you link us all the takes he did?

[@ladyalice1274]

Link please?

[@allanmhanson]

Harmonies : )

[@JDCVideo]

It's the demo MJ sang solo and is released on MJs compilation Disk set "the ultimate collection", maybe on others but that's where I first heard it, just search on KZbin ❤ it's very preeeety!🫶🏻

[@OrdinaryCritic]

Agreed. This song is a literal musical orgy of singers. ❤❤❤

[@Gavriel2016]

4:22 michael stood on the corner shows how humble he was. He even didn't want to sing or in the video at first. As if he didn't wanna overshadow the main purpose of this song. Love this guy! Gone too soon, indeed...

[@lisemaria9835]

Thats correct hè did not want to sing or be in the video

[@locotx215]

Cyndi's part pushes and bridges RIGHT into the chorus with so much power . . . it was perfect

[@jbr2991]

I love Steve Perry’s encouragement for Cindy Lauper, who seemed a tad unsure. It’s at the 5:17 mark. Classy musicians all around!

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

Nice catch. He is an amazing singer and human

[@pinup60]

I tried to understand what he said, but I lost some parts... What did he day?

[@ChaChapman-b1i]

At around the 4:00 mark, you can see Lionel Richie speaking to Steve Perry and Daryl Hall. Steve is shown saying OK at 4:16. I feel that Lionel had asked one of them to help with the harmony because between 5:30 and 5:57 you'll see Steve standing to the right of them, coaching and singing along. Lionel then nods to Steve as if to say he approves of the outcome. Huey, Cindy and Kim seem to be waiting for a comment from Steve. Then Steve says, "I'm too burnt out to tell anybody anything".

[@pinup60]

@@ChaChapman-b1i thank you! I had missed most of this. English is not my native language

[@callielucas1197]

Their was an interview with Kenny Loggins a year or so ago (Kenny had done the duet together with Steve "Don't Fight It" before We Are the World, so they knew each other pretty well by this night) and Kenny talked about how Steve Perry had stepped in to coach Cyndi Lauper to get that line just right. Also, Steve Perry was/is very well versed in creating harmonies as they did in Journey. Steve was trying not to over-step too hard in his suggestions, which is why he said "I'm too burned out to tell anybody what to do", because he was feeling a little uncomfortable about doing that, but did want to help. Kenny described it as pretty interesting and amazing.

[@shan5963]

Cyndi is such a legend. She MADE this song for me in the 80's.

[@adiregis1335]

She is really big in the '80s!!! Love her😀

[@wobsoriano]

69 likes, sorry I'll just comment no like

[@shan5963]

@@wobsoriano Well it's now 247 thanks to your stupid comment. Who told you to come out from under the toll bridge, anyway? Dumb*ss.

[@Kristinapedia]

That last "YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH" that Cyndi put in was PERFECT...

[@gerardasoares4132]

Tem um documentário na Netflix e ela não queria participar pq a música ñ ia ser sucesso. Foi feito um sorteio entre a Madonna é ela, e o Quincy escolheu ela.

[@chloeflowers-3967]

I thought she was awful & I love Cyndi

[@MaskedMan66]

@@chloeflowers-3967 Troll.

[@The-Beyonder]

​@@MaskedMan66 she's definitely not trolling. She just wasn't hitting the notes right a lot of the time

[@MaskedMan66]

@@The-Beyonder She was hitting the right notes; if Michael Jackson wasn't complaining, then nobody else should.

[@bukaukee]

michael looked like that one kid who practiced all night for a school presentation and got disappointed that his partners didn't (yall stop getting mad in my mentions it was a lil jokey joke i made when i was like 14 damn!!! 😭😭😭)

[@Ian-sw1zx]

Screaming Mimi's they have to do a line.... michael is a monster.... the others looks small comparing with him....

[@fatherfather2357]

Screaming Mimi's that’s a lie, lol. He has plenty of his live shows in KZbin.

[@m_aggie]

@Screaming Mimi's whats your point? lots of artists, including these, have lip synced live shows here and there and anyway the man has a great voice and talent AND no, he didnt even lip sync many shows because lip sync was BARELY a thing in the 80s. im not sure if you're big enough of a michael jackson 'fan' to claim you know that so just sit down ok

[@Karmarita]

@Screaming Mimi's he didn't lip sync this live recording though. doesn't seem like it, at least

[@joelullberg261]

@Screaming Mimi's his three tours with his brothers were 100 % live. The Bad tour was like 95 % live. The dangerous tour was around 50% live. Then the hIstory tour was like 10 % live. And then he was almost 40 and had problems with the voice. Still like over 300 shows that was puerly live. Plus he was a dancer, so sometimes it wss better to lipsynce songs like Smooth Criminal, Jam, Scream and so on