Dionne Warwick - That's What Friends Are For

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Lyrics:
And I never thought I'd feel this way
And as far as I'm concerned
I'm glad I got the chance to say
That I do believe, I love you
And if I should ever go away
Well, then close your eyes and try
To feel the way we do today
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for

[@KuiKuri00]

No Auto tune, No filters, Just PURE VOICE, music and 100% TALENT✨ Never gets old✨✨✨✨

[@lilianabatistafernandes43]

To each time their tricks, they are all extremely talented but this is clearly playback.

[@4seeableTV]

I do love the voices, although they are lip syncing for this video.

[@donnaarnold3044]

So True !! 😊🦋

[@rhealadrillo2345]

​@@4seeableTV❤❤k ml nznznzznsn 😊

[@euliserpavon3495]

The best

[@ChantayVanDieman]

Who is here in September 2024... All I want to say is keep smiling, keep shining...we have made it till here...keep going

[@quiqueberro-garcia2445]

I'm here,I agree 100% ! we're still alive,so,as you said, ..let's keep smiling and shining !

[@BrianBane-d3u]

😁🌟 👍🙏

[@paulagreen28]

I am here😊 cause that's what's friends are for

[@DeniseFermor]

I’m trying!

[@wutangforever9657]

Right here🎉

[@davidmorin153]

I am 75 and so many of my friends are gone this song brings back memories and tears live life to the fullest !!

[@Shobronx]

david morin you’re so right when we lose a good friend in our life we keep them alive in our heart and throughout the memories and you said it 💯live your life to the fullest blessings to you and yours always

[@pjangels609]

Make new friends, many young folks love this music more than modern!

[@BenWinder108]

Absolutley!!

[@amedeomarsadri1648]

David so true.

[@Yoda77609]

david morin Enjoy yourself to the fullest uncle.

[@matting15]

September 2024 anyone 👏

[@christinafarr884]

Here here🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@alessandromarcelo6563]

Yes

[@RhondaMorgan-x2p]

I'm here August 2024

[@minenhlemhlongo2077]

24 September 2024 I'm here listening to the best of all

[@初音ミクの起源]

✋

[@robbielux8353]

I gotta tell you…I love Gladys Knight..the way she just enjoys everyone else’s performance and that smile ❤

[@titorios1416]

Flawless smile

[@flyboy10102]

Absolutely!!

[@jhonantonioobligado1571]

❤❤❤

[@donyahbey3866]

Robin Thicke blurred lines of equations with variables you are my friends are for pepper steak and I can do to get the stimulus for me selling a few minutes and eat ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😅

[@tj921able]

Gladys was so sweet in this. She has such a beautiful smile.

[@trekkygeek]

I love the way Gladys Knight just smiles, waits her time and then absolutely knocks it out the park. Such a great song, beautifully harmonised and timeless.

[@johnrojas9535]

I liked that too when she smiled

[@auntiechercher4266]

Love Gladys, too! She also looks so pretty here!

[@sarahadjemian3425]

She’s so little and sweet and then her voice just blows you out the water!

[@ercokatty]

Absolutely!

[@TheSouthAfricanGardener]

A perfect example of cheer for others, your time to shine is coming

[@MaryJRB]

The fact that people still listen to these masterpieces makes me truly smile from the bottom of my heart.

[@Tayl-top]

they did ~Stevie Wonder dirty with that line

[@deliciaford4343]

I love this SONG!❤

[@deliciaford4343]

​@@Tayl-top🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣RIGHT! I've never thought about that until YOU pointed it OUT!!!

[@ivonydecarlo2985]

É lindo

[@InglididCurbani-i2o]

Eulnglidis curbani Pois essa linda música porque ela tem uma linda qualidade e é uma linda mulher a qual está cantando e é um lindo homem a qual uma linda gaita Coisa essa música é para os modelos atores dublês e covers the magic for men para vocês meninos Em um relato eu falo para todos vocês Amores vocês são obras a qual Deus fez nunca deixe ninguém pisar em cima dos dos homens A qual vocês se tornaram seja seja honre sempre o trabalho a qual vocês têm mas respeite as pessoas a quais estão à sua frente mas amores olha bem tem mulheres vazias são aquelas que se jogam para cima dos homens seja na vida pessoal trabalho de vocês exige disciplina exige respeito exige conduta Então faça da conduta a melhor honra

[@Cancerian816]

DO NOT let these heartfelt CLASSICS die out or fade away!

[@InglididCurbani-i2o]

Eulnglidis curbani Pois esta música Eu também ofereço a um lindo homem que tem um olhar 43 Lorenzo Roma Nunca esqueça a conduta é aquela que o homem faz mas nunca esqueça a mulher que te olha que te olha tem as melhores da condutas nunca esqueça quem faz a idade somos nós mas quem vê a verdade é Deus O que significa meu amor que tem pessoas que usa sua imagem para poder usufruir do homem a qual você é seja você é um homem magnífico você é um homem lindo não importa a idade a qual você tenha mas você é um homem honrado a qual tem uma família também quem é honrada Então amor não deixa as pessoas manchar o nome a qual você tem e a integridade a qual você tem a honra

[@ziweiyuan]

Never.

[@mikecory179]

Agreed and I am only 43 years old I love this song

[@realWorsin]

This is how you write music. Instant classic. God I miss the 80's

[@edwardbrault5902]

The 70s and 80s had such fantastic talents! What went wrong?

[@salvadoramaya8642]

You have know idea how much i do too.

[@kerry-j4m]

Dionne Warwick and Gladys Knight are both looking-GORGEOUS-and-SEXY-in this video. LOL. Nice cheeks,pretty smiles and teeth too. Lord have-MERCY !!! LOL.

[@leslies.massachusetts8966]

100% my mom used to sing this song all the time brings tears to me I miss her so much she was my best friend and she always made me smile every time I was down

[@staramero2289]

So do i

[@Toutlemondeable]

The sound of Gladys Knight gives me goose bumps

[@jhonantonioobligado1571]

❤

[@danielobonomi]

She was and always will be awesome ❤❤

[@jrmedinasosa7976]

Grados brutal

[@Aqua-yq6oz]

🫶

[@juliebytheway6893]

Beautiful voice 😊

[@Janettoi]

Elton John and Dionne Warwick sharing a gentle hug as Gladys sings 💕 truly one one of the greatest songs ever written, rest peacefully Mr. Burt Bacharach 🕊

[@elipha78]

That's song is 38 years old, and it's still a classic!

[@nomthandazonhleko7352]

And I'm 38 years old .It sounds like it was recorded today.

[@MILESFOGGON]

I could not agree more. Still a classic. A song always worth listening to. Reminds me of my greatest friend my late wife. 😂

[@kevinbejkoxdxd1514]

It still holds up today!

[@grasachikoti7105]

😮

[@mpholegae8422]

Am a year older than the song but still enjoying it,❤️28 July 2024

[@richenelsofoni]

Damn Gladys Knight... What a voice.

[@laurieoberg5506]

Dionne Warwick?

[@namyzarc6269]

@@laurieoberg5506 : The other woman singing was Gladys Knight.

[@alvaroromero487]

P0R QUE MALDITA.? ACLARA!

[@pablomatheusjoseolimpio3204]

​@@alvaroromero487foi um elogio cara kkkkkk

[@ColdTruth86]

Mmmmmmmmm Gladys showed me something right there...

[@sharadchandrachuhan5517]

No nudity no vulgar dance no backstage dancers no flashing lights no screaming no jumping just plain and simple soulful music.I wish better sense prevailed and sanity returns with the upcoming singers and musicians .

[@goyam2981]

I'm with you.

[@alisonkantarama8117]

True true

[@GuyGreggo]

Unfortunately it takes genius like Burt Bacharach to write a song like this ...that sort of talent is rare..

[@joelmamattosdasilvamariano1981]

❤meu pai sabe ouvir coisa boa pois cresci com ele ouvindo essas músicas maravilhosas são lindas e sem vulgaridade sem dançar amostrando a bunda isso que è arte cultura uma música dessa não dá pra enjoar nunca a gente volta o cd toda hora porque são muito lindas parabéns papai muito bom gosto o Sr.tem❤❤❤❤❤

[@morrisparrish76]

All the nonsense you mentioned is a mask for poor performance & unfortunately people are still buying this crap! (That’s too bad!)

[@gregwilson3539]

I remember when this song was released. I am now 67. They sang it with heart from the heart. Genuine smiles. Genuine voices. Beautifully done! 7/30/2024

[@nannysilva7767]

Yes...❤

[@carltonwalton9819]

Sung EJ’s part for my 6th grade graduation in the 80s! I’m only now just realizing how I did him no justice! EJ went in! 😂

[@TimRomanelli]

56, here. The 70's music was simply amazing...funky times, brother. All the best to you, & yours🙏

[@jhshim8372]

정말 좋은 노래

[@virginiapadilla422]

I had a great friend in the hospital when this came out, I started crying so much because he was a great friend. He passed in 1993, it broke my heart because you don’t find friends like him anymore.

[@MilitantTalker]

No other singers sound like them. Their voices are so unique. I love it!

[@jlleibold1974]

Well that's the way it used to be. Now they want them to sound all the same.

[@dawndelrocco2078]

Gladys Knight's smile lights up the room...beautiful!

[@christinetaylor9057]

Omg you're so right just beautiful 😃

[@roseconmatswatson5389]

You’re right on the mark! Gladys is such a national treasure.

[@ecsluder]

So true!! And her voice is off the charts! 🤩🤩

[@wlbchitown]

Beautiful woman, and beautiful powerful voice as well 😍

[@Michael-mt1zq]

Gladys Knight has the most beautiful smile.

[@InglididCurbani-i2o]

Eulnglidis curbani Olha o exemplo a qual livro está em nossa frente é o céu e a terra e quem está escrevendo entre o céu e a terra é a obra a qual Deus indicou a qual somos todos nós então Deus fechou o primeiro livro A qual é a da criança mas ele abre o outro significa o novo livro A qual o ciclo vai se fechar quando você acabar o livro A qual se tornou uma vida

[@ByronMotley]

"keep smiling.... Keep shining..... Knowing you can always count on me... That's what friends are for." A score of 100 out of 100 is richly deserved!

[@donnaarnold3044]

So True !! 😊💓

[@RONIUGA-gy3ee]

LOVE 25. I FEEL YOU. "GOD". BLESS U AND YOUR FAMILY❤.

[@MelodiesofLove25]

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world. 🥰

[@maneerat1839]

Likewise, many thanks ❤️

[@maneerat1839]

Likewise, Many thanks, dear ❤

[@danielagambel1590]

Thank you ❤️

[@marksuriano2377]

​@@maneerat1839otyh😢kk😊

[@ramontirado-e3o]

Igual para ti de un mexicano que ama la música en ingles la mejor música del mundo y de los 80 dios te bendiga

[@Stilldaboy]

Them putting Stevie's harmonica in the song was the best decision they could've done!!! It shot the song into the stratosphere 🚀

[@junminlee8507]

That's what I'm talking about bro.

[@aquamatch]

...oh c'mon with harmonica or without!

[@sallywest9932]

Absolutely fab!

[@RapFanatic4ever]

That makes me cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Stilldaboy]

@aquamatch the whole song is beautiful but that harmonica coming in at the beginning and end makes the song majestic

[@achillestortoise]

Stevie Wonder is like an angel with the harmonica...! 🥰😍

[@whocares3499]

Why can't today's music be like this? simple and positive

Because people isn;t that way anymore....

[@MonicaReid-uv1vc]

​@Q

[@AnyRight-c8e]

I wish it was to

[@gilliardmangueira2631]

Not tallent

[@flibbityjibbity]

There's plenty of great stuff out there, it's just not as popular.

[@adamperez9891]

0% drugs 0% sex 0% violence 100% friendship

[@thomasrehag1747]

Yawning.... 😂😂😂😂

[@jkappianaq]

Now it's 98 % drug, 50% sex, 75% violence and 88% friendship :P

[@steroidsR4losers]

Gay psyhic network fake blind

[@malami001]

@@jkappianaq you meant 8% friendship...

[@mrg-ghx8052]

Low budget 😂

[@kennethhuang371]

In loving memory of Burt Bacharach, who died this week at 94. The songs he wrote will live on forever. TWFAF IS A BRILLIANT EXAMPLE. Thank you, Dionne Warwick & Friends Kenneth Huang 2/11/23.

[@takaakinagao9343]

😢

[@andyraphael]

Amen

[@raymondkillick2483]

Yes Burt Bacharach the music and Hal David the lyrics. Both outstanding artists, and the duo….dynamite!

[@edwardwritt3820]

I hear ya. No one will ever come close to Burt . How lucky were we to hear his murder when it came out?

[@claudinetillman6459]

ALWAYS & FOREVER ♾️🏆💯 Keep on Keeping ON 👏👌🔊🎶🎵🎤🎧✌️🙆👏👌🤝🤝🤝💕💞🤗🤩🙏 Happy Belated NEW YEAR EVERYONE STAY everyone 2024👏JAH LIVES ONE 🕐 LOVE 💕 2024👏🙏

[@healmyroots]

Gladys was working that hair. And Elton killed it. This is so beautiful

[@Articus48]

The joy when Gladys sings just makes me happy.

[@Ogutateganya-Kasule]

And one may think Gladys Knight is Kelly Rowland's mama, the resemblance!

[@marciociarelli2318]

She's so likeable!

[@mamaperfection]

Wow

[@derekofbaltimore]

Definitely dont want to disrespect any of the other legends but she has thr best voice her.... Imo

[@unterwant]

Gladys sings right into happiness ....

[@BrianBane-d3u]

My dear friend,lost her battle with cancer.She passed on 3/6/24 Keep smiling,Keep shining in Heaven 😊🌟

[@isaacmettle]

SHE STILL EXIST

[@JohnHarrisIV]

So sorry 😢❤

[@RapFanatic4ever]

She’s still here

[@taiwoalexanderariyo3579]

MY SYMPATHY.

[@ricksjordan2863]

sorry to hear that mam

[@middleeastmeat]

This song was a charity single for AIDS research and prevention in 1986 where most artists were distancing themselves from the epidemic. Dionne was a pioneer in every way. love!

[@donnaarnold3044]

So True!! 😤💓

[@sonkenkambule1714]

You learn something new every single day indeed 😮

[@luzgo78]

I love Dione , Elton , Steve all of them.

[@virginiapadilla422]

This will always remind me of all of my friends that died from AIDS, very sad times but I’ll always love this song.

[@christianrodriguetagne8129]

😢​@@sonkenkambule171434😮😮😮

[@valeriavillalba]

The part where Elton John sings "The words come from my heart..." unimaginably touches my soul.

[@albertotittle9682]

I, can be more agree! Love that part. All the entries are well done, Love the whole song full as harmony and nice melody for ever.

[@donnaarnold3044]

Me Too !! 😢💓

[@williemarthinus9619]

Kudos to all the vocalists. But Elton John's performance was my fav. 😊

[@jeromeford179]

Incredible!!!!

[@sallywest9932]

Trouble is friends are hard to come by these.days. Most want something. So they are not true friends.

[@lillianalbert8535]

I'm here. When I here this song, I think about my mother. She loved this song. She listened to this every morning. My siblings are I sang this at her funeral. I love & I miss her everyday. ❤❤❤❤

[@quiqueberro-garcia2445]

So sorry ! It's so sad to lose our parents...and you're right,music can take you to places or experiences where whatever music was present... I'm a musician,and my father was also a musician,although he didn't "Work" as a musician, so there are hundreds of songs and music pieces that everytime I hear them or play them I see his image in my mind and I feel as if we were together...the magic of music....

[@bleep77]

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.

[@noorhanizahabdulghani3718]

Me too

[@kevincantal7014]

me too,

[@robray7106]

For sure! I turn 46 this Monday.😎

[@welovephilippineswithmylov5419]

You too hehehe Gaya Gaya Hehehe 😁

[@freddyroussos]

They're all wonderful, but Stevie really transcends, he sings it like he means it. Every second of this song is pure gold and still reaches our souls.

[@sallywest9932]

The harmonica is fantastic!!!

[@israelvibration4767]

Pure gold it is 👊🏿

[@AlejoGonzalez-xl2uq]

Coincido creo que stevie sobresale en la canción ❤es un espectáculo escucharlo y los demás también!! Temazo🎶

[@OutsideTheRopes]

@@sallywest9932It’s a shame it’s not used enough in modern music. People aren’t even using real instruments anymore. Everything is sample computer generated now.

[@donnaarnold3044]

So True !! 😤💓

[@AldenRDavis]

Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and Sir Elton John are legends forevermore

[@amyfug]

so true!!!

[@mixternashlyboiiy3690]

Very True

[@bygchyll]

yesssss

[@mixternashlyboiiy3690]

O? Right

[@danielawosanya6498]

Damn right

[@drakecrow9439]

I wish I had friends like that.

[@sallywest9932]

Me too!

[@tonjiamurphy6042]

At 60 years of age, l've never experienced this type of friendship with anyone, yet I can totally feel the power, emotion, and conviction behind it. Truly beautiful ❤😊🤩🥰

[@garykarr6406]

Yes such great love and friendship for them Great music back then I am 68

[@workoutswithsheca8629]

Yes that's what friends are for. I have the best circle of friends who embodies this song. ❤

[@kerry-j4m]

6042,I've experienced friendships like this ( and I'm crying as I type this ) 2005 I was in Iraq with the Texas Guard at Camp TQ fighting against insurgents there and me and my battalion were going through pure hell. LOL. We all had a very-STRONG-bond in our battalion,guys were saving each others lives,a true-BROTHERHOOD. Had my good friend Ssgt Martinez save my life while we were conducting a raid on a home in Iraq. Thank you again Leonard Martinez. I now miss that bond and friendship MORE than ever. LOL. A bond and friendship brought together by a shared experience. I've listened to this song 7 times already,I guess it triggered some memories from long ago. God bless.

[@mspinkytee]

I feel you on this. But this is a beautiful song.

[@claudeterocha3068]

Lindíssima canção 😍❤❤❤❤

[@tymck9694]

Stevie part with the harmonica, just made this song so much more special.

[@claresamorris6731]

Yeah

[@mawazochanya2081]

For sure

[@tonyanicoleiluvyourmole]

That part!! That's why I came here

[@LiveINtheGood53]

Gladys Knight was great in this song too! They all were!! :)

[@rafmann]

What a tremendous, timeless gem. I remember around 35 years ago traveling on a bus during peak hour one morning. The bus was packed full of commuters going about their daily business, then this song came on the radio. The bus driver cranked up the volume and suddenly the atmosphere on the bus changed. For a few brief minutes every single person on that bus forgot about what they were doing or thinking, and became lost in this sweet, euphonious masterpiece. The entire bus was silent and people began looking around at each other as though they all possessed a common understanding, and for a brief moment in time, we were all bonded together in blissful harmony. Then we got off the bus and went about our day, with what I like to imagine, a slightly different perspective of the world. A moment I'll never forget 💙

[@nanaamagh1]

Oh wow

[@jasonalcantara179]

Best review ever❤️❤️

[@Taswolf]

♥️

[@irenetomas9894]

Que lindo! Me arrepio só de imaginar

[@Evilchihuahua]

I lOVE that!!!!

[@DonovanRidwan]

I’m with you. And the rest of the world. ❤

[@zyrover]

They have 38 Grammy Awards and 77 Billboard Top 10 hits between them. What an awesome collection of talent! In 2023, "That's What Friends Are For" still sounds awesome!!!

[@reymarkfabroa]

They're all legends..

[@iamjetl]

Elton also has 2 Oscar's for songwriting, and Stevie has and Oscar for songwriting too..

[@iamjetl]

Elton also has 2 Oscars and Stevie has 1 too!

[@larsondarcy101]

The way Gladys looks up and smiles at each singer marveling at their talent and reveling in the music just brings tears to my eyes and joy to my soul. Then she absolutely blows us away at her own talent and vocals. Often we forget that these amazing singers are music loving fans just like all of us.

[@rosaalvarez7625]

Agree

[@rochellecarolus6829]

I couldn't take my eyes off of her... I know how you felt...

[@larsondarcy101]

@@rochellecarolus6829 A kindred soul...

[@wendyworf1049]

Totally agree❤

[@hallilthompson8001]

I just LOVE Gladys! She's pure joy and love

[@madprofessor5966]

Gladys Knight really does such a passionate vocal that it goes straight to the heart! What a voice!!

[@madprofessor5966]

You are absolutely correct! And she sings so very joyfully, it's truely contagious.

[@omaradanielthelolmodel4490]

Gladys Knight had the most adorable look. So innocent and just happy to be giving with her peeps.

[@brionbee]

Gladys Knight. So incredible. So beautiful. So honest. And look at how she looks at Stevie with as much honor and admiration. Beautiful.

[@thomasstrong5901]

Gladys Knight. is a beautiful lady

[@wendilemmi7206]

So cute!

[@jamiewilliams2202]

Best comment! I peeped that

[@letsdothis3332]

She's definitely one of my favorites

[@novienurhayati3613]

Beautiful song....

[@latoshawalker427]

This is a true example of a timeless song. It will NEVER get old. It will NEVER go out of style. This is a real classic.

[@jerrypaugh6801]

I agree with you 💯 👍

[@DechenVlogs101]

Sad to know that they don’t make these kind of music anymore, so much meaning, smiles, joy radiating , smiling like you are supposed to 😔💕💕💕💕💕

[@Kozlowski.KevinJ]

pure joy

[@aarondullie8553]

Dee this are wedding son

[@kadydixon6487]

Ikr 😞

[@kadydixon6487]

Nowadays no body knows what’s a real love from a friend 🤦‍♀️

[@thechristiancode2109]

Feeling nostalgic. Time passed, we grew up, shit happened, and nothing is the same again

[@erichill4926]

At 3:30 that is a beautiful part of the song, to all the younger generation you will never know how music was in the 80s.

[@kevinwozniak3308]

I love how Gladys just keeps smiling and when it comes to her turn to sing, she completely nails it.

[@EASTCAMDEN4LIFE]

I love how she finishes 🥰

[@TheJofrica]

2:50 her work is so good she made them hug

[@jagjitrai3959]

is gladys the one in the shades

[@cbrown717]

Yes!!! Yes!!! She is so pretty just smiling; then WOW!

[@FrankMRauck]

Was thinking exactly the same thing. Gives me goosebumps.

[@gunners8487]

Gladys Knight has one of the most gorgeous smiles I've ever seen.

[@aladamson9058]

so true!!!

[@Minho_Lee1999]

True

[@jacubtscorpio5084]

I swear she could pass for Kelly Rowland’s mother

[@dirkdilangalang1910]

from Philippines 💯 so beautiful!

[@RobThompson-de2db]

Gladys Knight is a pretty woman and really good singer

[@lilyoaks]

3:15 I can totally relate to that reaction Stevie has when Gladys finishes singing. I can't help getting goose bumps every time she sings.

[@jamesmcginn8874]

i have tickets to see this Lady come June this year--CANT WAIT

[@eliassouza3605]

Perfeito!.

[@jeremydowell1406]

Gladys is the best

[@FisherGold-x1k]

My mother came to me in a dream and was singing this song to me knowing how much I loved it as a child💔 My mother past away from sugar diabetes when I was a teen:(

[@jackwilson5003]

Don't know why, but this makes me a little emotional. Such a great song.

[@ellavu4313]

A little emotional? Me A lot!

[@chriskirilov7030]

You have all the reasons to be emotional...a second song as this one , does not exist....The meaning of a whole life - having friends to love and share , to meet as often as possible , to have fun and never let this amazing feeling die....

[@paschan]

It's the melody. Composer found the way to reach your soul.

[@cedrichorton4075]

I 2nd ,that EMOTION 🎶

[@reginaslesaczek8072]

0⁰⁰⁰⁰000⁰⁰

[@flightforge30]

Gladys Knight's voice ---- oh my GOD!

[@raymondcampbell4436]

True that

[@jackroberts2177]

@@raymondcampbell4436 Elton also is a master

[@rakim2730]

She gave me goosebumps all over

[@sarakirk9542]

She’s just beautiful and her voice is outstanding in this video

[@flightforge30]

@@sarakirk9542 actually in the radio i am quite confuse if if its her and Elton John is singing coz Gladish voice sounds like a midway voice between a man and a woman.. sooo unique and powerful..

[@pietroparritorrini1024]

Elthon John, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder e Gladys Knight: what an amazing group of singers!

[@dean3434]

Thank you.

[@roryjones9714]

Indeed!!

[@manomoa]

Guess Elton is in it for a reason, three black singers and one white. Most would say it won't work but Elton John held his own and I personally don't think there would have been many if any apart from him that could have back then, hell even now I remember when it first come out sitting in a pub and hearing it for the first time and like many others in the pub were stunned by the strange mix especially in the era of racially divided but oh shit it brought us all together that night.

[@manomoa]

@stuartphillips822 and whether you like it or not he ain't no black singer. White singers and black singers don't always mix. I'm sure every black singer in the world listens to Elton John NOT.

[@long16535]

❤

[@tonylott0806]

I'm going to dedicate this song to my nephew that just passed away last night in a tragic passing. Monday / Aug / 5 / 2024 And this goes out to all my friends and my family.

[@Wendy-wy7jr]

So sorry for your loss 💔

[@nature1913ify]

My condolences 😢

[@sallywest9932]

God bless.

[@jenesiscastillo2355]

My deepest condolence. 😞

[@inmyopinionwisdom4986]

Our deepest condolence... Peace & Love to you and family!!! It is never easy to lose a precious love one. Our hearts goes out to you for the loss of your precious nephew. My family and I are sending blessings- love & peace to you and yours. This beautiful SONG means so much to us, as well. We are elated that you deticated this special song to him. Indeed, It's very meaningful.

[@Tayashito]

Oh my, Stevie Wonder's voice here is pure gold.

[@lyndamarymoore6544]

Classic love it ...

[@budanlain2300]

👍

[@ntevhe335]

"...for sure"

[@k2rp]

Everyone is singing great

[@lionheart682]

The Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight portion gave me chills! So beautiful! Elton and Dionne are amazing too of course.

[@patlarkin3592]

Eternal, and amazingly, still fresh after all this time. Four beautiful and extremely talented people who give unending pleasure to anyone wanting or needing it. Thanks to each and every one of these superstars.....

[@nathankrush3289]

Who are the idiots who disliked this? How?!

[@wijayamixedvlog8578]

We are jaran goyang. Enak kui lagune

[@nivrealedasor265]

yess so true.His voice is so WONDERful

[@Linkcel]

15/02/2024 The good music is Eternal!!! Best songs are forever!

[@akcajakcaj1515]

that's my birthday😅

[@guillerbacocanag7217]

August 2024 Who is here with me?

[@Linda-g9c3e]

Me

[@diamonddust8503]

September 2024

[@pebrerouno5577]

Me

[@crismatiellocarvalho563]

It's September and I'm here with you.

[@Engineer_MayDay]

Dionne Warwick's 'That's What Friends Are For' is an absolute classic! The combination of her powerful vocals, the heartfelt lyrics, and the collaboration with Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight creates a timeless piece of music that resonates with the true essence of friendship.

[@donnaarnold3044]

So True !! 😤🦋

[@GaryCalhounnufftalon]

A timeless classic, listened to this as a kid and it still carries so much emotion. Future generations take notes.

[@oholm09]

Me too since I was 5 years old

[@habib-vq9fl]

I remember listening to this song as a kid too, especially after the rain, purple sunsets. The sound of their singing just warms your heart and cradles you to sleep. It was magical to experience being alive listening to these legends. ❤

[@Harcorwrestler]

They didn’t get the message. How is this industry going backwards in everyway? This was considered pop. Such a shame how the industry is lying to us about what good music is considered today.

[@marcosvianaalecrin]

It's an honor to have lived on the same planet as these world music legends.

[@markyWWE234]

Yeah as if there are other singers in the other planets 😂

[@alessandramarchioni3360]

I agreed with you... it's an honor....

[@Danicake1]

Me too

[@TheSilencer1776]

Oh my hell.... what a great comment!

[@alessandramarchioni3360]

@@TheSilencer1776 why?

[@Fortune-gv2ox]

Loyalty to genuine friendship is so heart warming like the smiles and the bond they share. It sips right through❤

[@ambientphotoph]

I think this will forever be one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and ever sung.

[@rajesht6786]

Yes u r rght

[@PaulDavis10s]

You’re not wrong…

[@tobyallen6872]

I TOTALLY AGREE

[@patriciatalbot9169]

For sure ✌️

[@rezzaakbar7236]

Their voices, their appearances, their joy, the warmth of their friendship... everything about this song and this video make me feel peace and calm.

[@TasetiMuhammadan70x70]

rezza akbar say it again! Everyone pushed this track forward

[@marielamorales3757]

Me encanta

[@inmyopinionwisdom4986]

My Granddaughter born in 2006...heard this song for the FIRST time a few weeks ago. She shouted, "Wow, GG Mama...this song is FIRE!" I love when the younger ones appreciate good music, lyrics, harmonies, etc.. Now, she & her friends listens to the GREATS! Dionne, Elton. Gladys & Stevie are nothing short of incredible. They have touched the younger generation with their God-given instruments- VOICES! Thank you so much for sharing the gift of MUSIC...it truly does last throughout generations. PEACE & BLESSINS TO ALL OF YOU!!! 😀

[@evensteven08035]

I have a special friend who is dying. He never had a family, and came to this country over 70 years ago, leaving his parents behind. He is more than a friend, he is FAMILY to me and several others.. I dedicate this song to him... because yes, THAT"S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR.......................

[@lynnepashley4281]

Sending hugs to you and your friend ❤️

[@deputy0274]

..... and even in his last days, he will keep smiling on you bcos that's what friends are for.... Keep shining Steve

[@deputy0274]

..... and even in his last days, he will keep smiling on you bcos that's what friends are for.... Keep shining Steve

[@courtneyanderson6613]

@@lynnepashley4281 iwha s up

[@PC12031899JR]

How to help???

[@AldenRDavis]

It’s 2020.. anyone still loving this timeless classic?

[@MGstaR17]

Sure, it is a wonderful song.

[@mariskajansen6474]

Yessssssss the best music ever !!

[@dixieholmes4103]

Love this song!

[@fishy071]

I still do.

[@toquimtraquinagens9754]

Yessssssssssss

[@christophernicholls6067]

Stevie Wonder’s voice is a gift from God to the world, actually all four singers here are great.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Yeah, and he plays the harmonica like he sings. He's a blessing.

[@ginaduncan5799]

Yes, Elton ending it, powerful

[@RakeshKumar-zv7fy]

88⁸

[@Brasil522]

Deus..farsa das galáxias fruto da imaginação que deu certo. amiguinho estrangeiro vá evoluir por favor também. estamos no século 21viu ja está na hora de crescer e sair da infância

[@MrCharlesfalcao]

Yes.

[@lucianoferreiradecardoso949]

And I never thought I'd feel this way And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe I love you And if I should ever go away Well, then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today And then if you can remember Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me for sure That's what friends are for For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Well, you came and opened me And now there's so much more I see And so by the way I thank you Oh and then for the times when we're apart Well, then close your eyes and know These words are coming from my heart And then if you can remember Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me for sure That's what friends are for In good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more Oh, that's what friends are for Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me for sure That's what friends are for For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Keep smilin', keep shinin' Knowing you can always count on me for sure 'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for For good times and for bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya) On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure) That's what friends are for Keep smilin', keep shinin'

[@stevemcq.9911]

When Gladys Knight starts to sing I get goose bumps. What a voice!

[@maryannewalker3648]

It doesn't get any better than the incomparable Gladys Knight. Phenomenal!

[@iguarni]

Out of this world! What a talent!

[@ianclaudio777]

I love her voice and her happinnes by singing with friends

[@hawasumowalt3243]

Me too

[@piergiorgiogianoglio8642]

The empress is fantastic

[@anwykotrim2599]

Stevie Wonder's voice is absolutely incredible

[@Jpw333]

Anwyko Trim god given gift, Stevie’s the greatest 😌

[@2310jovilyn]

Yes its true

[@denzelnadera9455]

stevie is great, but imma object one of the greatest singers.... :)

[@sallywest9932]

His harmonica playing is fantastic-

[@quiqueberro-garcia2445]

I agree 100%...he has always been one of my favorite male singers, not only for his amazing range of pitch ( He can reach an E high natural ) that's a female soprano note,but also for the feeling he delivers when he's singing, doesn't matter what he sings...and also he plays many instruments... An amazing complete artist !

[@floydbrennan9789]

30 years later and this song still gives me chills and gets me choked up- especially towards the end when Gladys gives it her all. I really feel sorry for people that didn't grow up during the 70's and 80's when artists were truly artists and sang really meaningful songs. What happened to it all?

[@MM-yq7lj]

Floyd Brennan i am so fortunate to have grown up in the 70's and 80's. These were the two best decades for music. Period....true talent right there. Beautiful, just beautiful...

[@joanjohnson24]

I wish I grew up then. Because now I'm stuck growing up in a generation filled with trash music. I listen to 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s music, and I really agree that it's much better than what singers crank out now. You both are very lucky to have lived through such a time where music was blossoming and blooming and when it would touch your heart and make you cry or make you feel proud for who you are, or whatever its goal was. From all the information I've gathered, music used to be much more creative, but now it's just kinda getting to be the same thing over and over again. Real talent used to present itself and show its face... but now it remains in the dark, hidden and alone.

[@Lindathemightywitch]

Songs nowadays sound like they are just talking. They are more wordy. Back then, the songs mostly were about emotions, passion, and Instrumental stuff! Not auto tune. There are some good songs nowadays but they are few and far between.

I'm an 80's girl, back then we listened to music with our parents. Today i can't watch music with my kids because of nudity and explicit content.

[@angelabaldwin9064]

Amen we grew up with the best music

[@Dr.ChristopherStevens]

Dionne: You are forever my favorite vocalist. Thank you for your contributions to music and for being you!

[@tremayne3]

Gladys Knight's voice is simply out of this world. Incredibly powerful and beautiful...

[@merikpolymer691]

Cant not describe .....just one adjective AMAZING

[@cindybemiller9679]

Pete Mago her name is Dionne Warwick or or you on a different site! I’m that’s what friends are for maybe the replies are mixed up?

[@Northumbergull]

Cindy Bemiller, at 2:44 Gladys Knight starts singing and steals the show! 😁

[@tremayne3]

Cindy Bemiller, I'm referring to the unmatched, inimitable, unique, second to none peerless Gladys Knight. Like Bruce points out, she starts singing at 2:44.

[@sizzlinsondra715]

Yes it is

[@arenzie1964]

This song still gives me chills. The voices are so talented. Absolutely love all the artists.

[@cezz1105]

I agree! But for me when Gladys starts singing, with all that soul sound it just does something to me!;

[@nickcaps5630]

I wish the world was still like this. What a time to be alive

[@bTrLOL.]

​@@nickcaps5630 This is a prime example of somebody who spent most of their life inside and away from others as a child and didn't really know how to interact, upon discovering the loving and fun communities of social life and friend groups, they decide they want to be known by everyone as a cool person and have many friends that admire them and give them attention. However, because they spent a lot of their time on the internet and away from other people while not learning social rules and norms, they approach groups and people wrong by saying or doing something looked down upon and are told that what they did is wrong (most of the time in a good way but not always). Now this is where they hit a fork in the road, they either learn what they did was wrong and admit to it in order to become better and accepted by others therefore eventually forming into a person who connects with people positively and continues on to better things, or they lash out at the people who told them they were wrong because they were told no in a mean way or had parents who never declined them; So then they assume that the people who told them they did something wrong are the bad guys and their enemy.

[@Rosana-vj2km]

É melhor eu cuida da minha vida

[@Rosana-vj2km]

Cada um

[@WDW100Yrs]

Absolutely beautiful to see the love, respect and friendship between them ❤️❤️ what an AMAZING generation to be apart of!! I always say I wish I was lucky enough to have been born a few decades earlier so I could have lived through these wonderful times!! It's nice to see, but nothing compares to the real thing. Thanks to all of you for sharing your incredible gifts with us!! ❤❤

[@daisysweets8916]

Do they even make anything as beautiful as this anymore? Who’s with me April 24th, 2024 and missing the old days?

[@sallywest9932]

No. That simple.

[@tinagoodwine268]

Yes 🙌🏽🙌🏽 God Bless 🙌🏽🙌🏽 Amen 🙏🏾

[@brianmithia2930]

Am a Young Buck and appreciate this Classic and Gem 💎 of a Song😊

[@bridgetbell4240]

Yes very much missing them and music like this ❤️

[@phoebephoebs6548]

Yes madam , i was kid of the 80s i cant tell you how much i loved it

[@victorantonioisunzaramirez2332]

Elthon John, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick los cuatro excelentes voces!!!

[@anitacuchamano4588]

Absolutely 💯

[@derbittalk]

Dionne, Elton, Gladys, and Stevie Wonder gave a legendary performance of "What Friends Are For". Their voices blended together so effortlessly, creating a beautiful harmony. Watching them have a great time on set, smiling and laughing with each other, just added to the magic of the performance. The energy they brought was unforgettable! We, Filipinos look up to these musical icons and love them, and this collaboration between four legends just solidified that. It was a testament to the power of friendship and music to bring people together. Thank you for the timeless music.

[@gabalfayomega]

Not only Filipinos! As a Mexican we grew up with this beautiful music!

[@cynthiahusband106]

Buried my beautiful 38 year old brother some years ago -all his friends gathered at the funeral someone brought a boom box and played this song for my brother Jim at his funeral , this song is truly iconic in every way -“that’s what friends are for” is and will be legendary for many many many years to come thank you Burt Bacharach for writing such a masterpiece and thank Dionne Warwick sir Elton John , Stevie wonder and Gladys knight for creating such a magnificent singing iconic song.🥀

[@cynthiahusband106]

May this legend be resting in peace thank you Burt Bacharach for being the genius that you were and still are, your beautiful music will live on forever RIP❤️

[@lindelasilangwe8940]

Absolutely timeless

[@gertohler2754]

Diese Frau hat mich mittlerweile 45 Jahre in meinem leben begleitet. Eine einzigartige Stimme, voll Wärme und Liebe . Sie ist ein Geschenk an die Menschheit. .Schön das es dich dich gibt . Dein Fan aus at. ❤❤❤❤😢😢

[@InglididCurbani-i2o]

Eulnglidis curbani essa música também ofereço para um lindo homem atualmente a profissão dele eu não sei se ele é redator eu não sei se ele é jornalista eu não sei se ele é modelo Eu também não sei se ele ainda está vivo mas eu desejo que ele esteja bem vivo porque a obra é aquela que é feita mas pelas as mãos a qual Deus conduz então meu amor se você estiver vivo seja honrado seja um homem a qual sempre foi disciplinado questão a obra O homem a família e o trabalho para você Chan pois o legado é aquele que fica que é o que o livro A qual você está deixando entre uma família e outra um legado a qual você está mostrando entre todos Chan woo hoje atualmente ele está residindo entre a Coreia e Paris

[@manueltubens535]

No matter how how hard I try not to cry listening to this beautiful song it always gets me emotionally.

[@edver1234]

Siento lo mismo teniendo en cuenta que el año que esta canción salió no había tratamiento para el SIDA y muchos amigos de ellos lo padecían.

[@hannabollena]

Same

[@krystalacole]

Same here 😢😭

[@sallywest9932]

That is because it is beautiful. ❤

[@adjiyutup]

same with me.. 😢

[@andreaskollmuss]

A most beautiful song about friendship. 👫 👬 👭

[@WDavid-bm9jd]

yes, for friendship...

[@kuyakoi3469]

Fuck i thought this is for christmas

[@usharanjenny1928]

Exactly bro

[@Chris-rj4fs]

first jam im jamming with my newborn son. such an awesome song in every way!!!!

[@clovesraposo8889]

Essa munica é imortal. 31 de Dezembro 2019

[@collinfergie3895]

June 2024 let's gather here for this beautiful song❤

[@hilaryfairhall1460]

Always

[@FabiawariJack]

Am here

[@marcmoran1559]

Happy Pride

[@johncurl9498]

Indeed. What a vibe

[@jhonneryspolanco9652]

Me!

[@ericlance2765]

May we all be the friend we need.

[@sallywest9932]

Here here!

[@fellowghanaians1988]

This is so beautiful....I am 19 and I'm just wondering why isn't music done like this no more?music like this feeds the soul!!!!!!!!

[@billygotclout4389]

there are music then like in 2019

[@candiepapczynski8923]

Good too hear you like this at this age 80 was the best

[@jomcintyre3655]

Nana Baffour my son is 10 years old and loves this song. You guys have a beautiful soul...🦋

[@Binga7686]

Glad to know you have a good ear for music from the 80s. I love it. I am in my 70s and appreciate what we had back then even more these days.

[@laurasouza5971]

@@billygotclout4389excelente!!!

[@Swoncey]

All the time Gladys smiles and looks up to them, as if they are singers and she's not and then nails her part with this powerfull voice. Amazing song.

[@rik4369]

She really stole the song. You'll have your fun but watch this! All four made us smile!

[@theresajo8496]

Thats what true friends do, they admire you and let you shine then you share your best with them, shes a humble woman

[@TheJofrica]

She looks so cute and spunky and 80s here, love it 😍

[@catherha1]

She killed it

[@anthonyb2282]

This song really highlighted her awesomeness. She was phenomenal at her peak 😊

[@clementinephokela7631]

August 2024. That's what friends are for. Hope you have them coz that’s what friends are for 😊

[@sallywest9932]

As you get older friends seem to disappear.😢

[@KNOWHOPE72]

There is no other decade which produced more sentimental music than the 80's. This song is 80's MAGIC!

[@marcelinonyakunga-us3gk]

Absolutely Sir never come back again.

[@danfink1]

yup!

[@ILovePortugal-l9r]

Know Hope- Amen.

[@andreasirawan1906]

@@ILovePortugal-l9r So true Sir

[@LampoonGoon]

Umm, quite possibly the 1950s did, then I'd say the 60s were next, THEN the 1980s.

[@pablorod1974]

The most powerful song about the meaning of friendship i have ever heard

[@astroboy90210]

Gladys Knight's part is my favorite and her vocal is so powerful.. I really love this song. This always makes me cry :(

[@ericaclifford9189]

Amazing creation of gods free will...people's who choose love and togetherness over hate

[@festusdavidoundo1006]

Very, and Elton just readily patches on the vocals simultaneously refuels and soars

[@梁菁菁-k4w]

Can't agree more with Glady's part .

[@mesfineshetu5493]

Me too

[@bella-xl6zk]

Me,too

[@ProLumba]

Gladys Knight smile is contagious, I love how she smiles at everyone. Her personality is real

[@johngranger6398]

I hear this song and for a moment forget about the chaos and idiocy in the world today.

[@joseaparecidodonizetiortiz7434]

A

[@marwin3332]

yes

[@themerenguess]

Me too......

[@TheDarrenguyuk]

stevie play fl;ute great

[@g5733v351]

Needs 100,000,000 views - only a few away!

[@LapisDemon]

Look at those facial expressions, this is not simply acted, the pure Love, happiness, respect and adoration for each other's talent shones through each pore and note. Absolutely love to see this, very moving to me, personally. 💙

[@faithmbat9895]

Facts 💯🥰

[@warmkitchen69]

You are so kind I love you ❤️ I wish if you are my friend ☺️

[@ceciliaferreira7829]

True

[@alicenoa9165]

It's a mesmerising song of the Century... Love the lyrics ❤️

[@johnlesniak4001]

The best ever. Never a better song

[@mariesantos4090]

This song makes me cry every time cause I never had friends I could depend on or have been there for me through good and bad times so if you have friends like that, you’re very bless and cherish them 💕

[@sharonlowie4878]

Few and far between to have a true friend

[@sharonlowie4878]

Friends are not easy to have especially a true friend

[@wilmerantondavila269]

Lo maximo

[@adrianlazaro8292]

sailormoon

[@missnonogood]

I can be your friend.

[@pinoypride9202]

One of the greatest song of all time

[@GoldenRock139]

*A message to the future generations: Don't let this beautiful masterpiece die!*

[@jimokeefe290]

Sadly I think it will .. ran by madmen !!!!!

[@skyblues549]

Ofcourse we don't let this masterpiece die

[@andyraphael]

Damn

[@ma.vanessalofranco]

@@skyblues549 àqqqqqqqqqqqq lol 😎 I think it's 🔥 day and Happy happy to 🔥🔥

[@lizmcclory98]

You are so right

[@seriouslysinglemom3835]

Jeez-I cried. Again. Because this is one of the greatest songs of all time. Period.

[@hymiarhamilton2405]

So true! So true!!!

[@oludarealaba9947]

Yes i do cry too whenever i watch this clip,,,,,with a smile though...😅😉

[@darrenhaworth1850]

Had this playing on the radio when I left the navy in 1989 driving up the m5. Made me think of all the friends I had made in my time on all the ships I’d served on. Reminded me of my wedding day in 1985 and we just celebrated our 37 anniversary 💗💗💗

[@lailataluminousnight8064]

Congratulations💖

[@kalyanga620]

must've been a good life mate

[@cblount3800]

Hoorah!

[@chrismark7274]

Congratulations

[@carloshenriquesilva5383]

Parabéns felicidades ao Casal.....toda sorte de benção ao casal 🇧🇷💚💚💚

[@jho76]

I love how Elton is so affectionate to Dionne. So sweet.