First Time Hearing USA For Africa - We Are The World Reaction

[@pisces228]

I've watched quite a few people react to this song and it blows my mind how few know who these legends are. Without Diana Ross and Tina Turner, there would be no Beyoncé. They are the true pioneering divas, hands down.

[@kenperk9854]

Yeah. You couldn't beat those 70s gals!

[@garyzink1927]

Hard to beat ladies from Motown! I'm biased growing up in Michigan in the 60's lol.

[@traviscarlson6718]

I know every single Person in this Group Mostly because im a huge fan🤣 but just by looking at their faces i can tell you who they are and i was Born in The 2000s Just Sayin 👌👌

[@allisterfield6028]

i think its less of the fact that they dont know them, like everyone knows of diana ross, and tina turner. but not its mre like not everyone will know what they look like, and not everyone is gonna recognize voices immediately, especially when theyre only allowed one liners for the entire song besides the chorus

[@traviscarlson6718]

@@allisterfield6028 Well i do if you blind fold me And play We are the World i could literally tell you What singer is Singing Literally Ive listened to 80s Music all my Life and im Fans of All the singers in that Video and even if you Mute the Sound i can tell you the names of Each Singer Its just something that i know

[@doodlebug36]

I cannot lie, it bothers me to the point of sadness that you didn’t know so many of these people. 🥺

[@joannevincent2035]

me too

[@myxrman]

SMH lol

[@Sampsonoff]

Welcome to being a boomer lol

[@julie68au]

What bothers me to the point of sadness and complete despair is that people are still starving to death and dying of thirst in our world .... and the rest of us have more than we need :(

[@Flagsitta]

Same

[@kathyhill6409]

Lmao "Her voice is absolutely amazing". Yeah, that's because it's Diana Ross!

[@pfcampos7041]

Exactly!🤦 you have to check out all these artists!😁

[@t8r-8]

🤣

[@huchlvr]

HOW did he not recognize Diana Ross?!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

She's perfect and I feel like she's the epitome of "I woke up like this" energy, she probably threw on some comfy clothes and headed out to record a song with Quincy Jones, nbd.

[@daimyo2k]

ABSO-FREAKING_LUTELY!!

[@RLKmedic0315]

You know you have a seriously talented line up when Harry Freaking Bellefonte is a back up singer. The talent in that studio is stunning.

[@nettiemac]

And Smokey Robinson - SMOKEY! In the chorus and no lead?!? The man is legendary!

[@ColetteSmith-fz9jv]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song

[@ConstanceHurst-r8v]

If you haven’t seen the documentary, Harry gets mega props from all of the singers😊

[@Frank216S]

Now you need to do reaction videos for everyone you didn’t know/recognize. Hahahahaha. Here’s the list: Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27

[@_A_Boo]

Thanks, was looking for that list. If I remember correctly, they recorded/filmed after an award show over night till early morning.

[@MatthewC137]

I instantly recognized all but two, James Ingram and Al Jarreau.

[@winniemitchell8307]

If I'm not mistaken, Harry Belafonte was in the top row also. His was the first album I ever bought and I loved every song on it.

[@TimpossibleOne]

“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson

[@lizbryant8347]

@@_A_Boo Yes it was after the American Music Awards in 1985.

[@tjsomethinornothin8094]

Tina Turner “looks really familiar”. My dude you need to do a reaction video for every artist that participated in this. They are all mega stars in their own rights.

[@kenperk9854]

Before the 80s nuts try to claim another 60s or 70s star as their own, just be glad you had new shoes.😄

[@johnwinton2209]

He shouldn't be commenting if he doesn't know all these legends.

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

This was recorded in an all night session after an awards show, which is how everyone was available at the same time. It was to fight famine in Africa.

[@namarose1]

They had so many artist they had to turn them away.

[@denicesanders4586]

The "little" awards show, that would have been the Grammys.

[@pattydicarlo1811]

Preach!🥰

[@TheAlmaward]

@denicesanders4586 Actually, no, it was the American Music Awards (AMAs), NOT the Grammys.

[@sandyleewhite]

This song is proof, that you can take amazing singers from different genres, different singing styles, different vocal abilities, different music abilities, different backgrounds, different races, different levels of success, & more than likely different points of view, yet when put together, for a cause that is dear to their hearts, there is absolutely *NO* difference whatsoever!!! 💗 **THIS SONG IS PURE MAGIC, & STILL GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS** 💗

[@8cylinderstolife737]

The greatest collaboration in music history.

[@fireandice1860]

Facts

[@frankvanhaudt8751]

nah! good, but the english were first and better!

[@thebrhinocerous]

I grew up with this as a child. I grew up in a time where hearts were filled with more empathy, sympathy, and love for one another. It's sad how far we are falling from that--I long for it to return.

[@AB-ol5uz]

those elements still exist throughout the country, they just don't generate clickbait/ad revenue for media conglomerates. It's past time for people to realize that reacting emotionally to everything that someone puts out just creates more negative noise for the profit of others. The whole - it bleeds, it leads, is on a whole nother level today because they don't WAIT to confirm facts before they report their own bias/speculation on various events. and by the time the actual facts are known it's not only at tremendous cost to those that were mischaracterized, it's often at a cost to local communities.

[@amys.4951]

"She looks really familiar, Bro." That was Tina Turner.

[@terrancethomas9792]

This song is the Reactions Test. You failed because you have not reacted to enough songs from different artists. React more and try again. The more reactions you do you can better appreciate the song.

[@kelleewolfe3570]

I’m cracking up. I remember all of them and when this came out but different backgrounds I guess!

[@sallysmith8478]

He was not brought up here...

[@dawnhoffmeister9858]

The legendary Tina Turner.

[@moosetruck66]

🤣

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

You recognized five singers. Loved your reaction.

[@dbtrek]

The legends you passed over only to recognize Willie Nelson made this video 100% worth the watch!

[@trentroberdeau6399]

Willy is one of a kind… obviously

[@jeffrichards1537]

Hard to not pick out willie Nelson's voice. Agreed

[@tjsomethinornothin8094]

Come on! Diana Ross and Dionne Warwick tho. Not a clue 🕵️‍♀️

[@HenSt-gz7qj]

the most obvious one for me are Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, and Cindy Lauper. (maybe because I grew up listening to their music on the radio)

[@irisschell5557]

@@tjsomethinornothin8094 its the "who is that" look when Tina Turner comes on screen that kills me !!!

[@pebsa31]

I'm blown away every time I watch one of these reaction videos and people don't recognize these true icons of music. And nobody ever mentions how amazing James Ingram's voice is. One of my all-time favorite voices ever.

[@nursev1003]

James Ingram’s voice is 🤌🏼

[@christopherone1]

love love James Ingram...amazing singer.

[@Cristi81272]

These are ALLLLLL superstars from the 80's and beyond. I'm always astounded when avid listeners don't immediately recognize any one of these folks.

[@joepowell7025]

AND BEFORE !

[@timlenard1646]

Same here, know who these multi super famous singers, but then I guess it's a time thing...

[@MatthewC137]

You shouldn't be so surprised when much younger people don't know.

[@timlenard1646]

@@MatthewC137 I kinda agree BUT when it comes from someone who trying to make a live from doing music reactions you would think they would have some knowledge of performers... just my opinion though...

[@MatthewC137]

@@timlenard1646 I don't mean any disrespect but most of these "reactors" are the opposite of musical experts which is part of the reason we watch. The fun is in watching regular people from different backgrounds/cultures hear good music for the first time. These days especially, there are good reasons for many great artists of the past to go undiscovered. Before the internet matured, the universe of great talent seemed more finite, and, for practical purposes, it was. So, people over about 40 easily heard current music as well as music from two or three generations in the past because far fewer artists were well known or easily accessible.

[@gallery963]

No one has the right to block this video. It belongs to the World.

[@TheToyman]

"Is that the guy from ghostbusters?" Yes that was Dan Aykroyd. He was part of the chorus. He is a pretty decent singer. He is one of the Blues brothers and has always promoted blues music and tried to keep it alive.

[@VintagedMillennial]

We now i want to see a reaction to literally anything from Blues Brothers(with John, not Jim)

[@TheToyman]

I agree. Everybody Needs Somebody to Love or Messin with the kid are some of my favorites.

[@jeremiahandmaggiegutierrez3261]

I’ve seen him state that someone pulled him to be there and he felt like he didn’t feel like he should be there with all that talent surrounding him.

[@kingscorpion7346]

and later on Dan Aykroyd starred in a comedy movie with Tom Hanks, Dragnet, and his character says something about crime taking place in the city where We Are the World was recorded!

[@WmTRiker]

And Dan was standing next to Harry Belafonte and behind one of the Pointer Sisters (I don't know which one, if anyone does I'd appreciate being educated).

[@Sassy8utube]

You should check out the story of the making of "we are the world Africa" it's an amazing story...all these people came together, the artist, photographers, etc . every single person involved donated their time and energy . They were up for over 24 hours straight working on this... It's history! Beautiful story

[@Xcris_crosX]

It never ceases to amaze me that reactors recognize Michael Jackson but not Diana Ross considering the deep connection those two had.

[@kenperk9854]

The show was a Who's who of 70s Greats and even some of the 60s and fifties legends were there.

[@Xcris_crosX]

​@@kenperk9854 I'm old enough to remember when snakes still had legs. My age is showing because I recognized almost all of them including one of my heartthobs Harry Belafonte

[@Marcus_1001]

@@Xcris_crosX LMAO!! I may have to use that snake line. One of my favorites has always been to say "Yeah, I know I'm old. I'm old as dirt. I was around when the dinosaurs were here. I used to ride one to the gay bars." 🤣

[@Really658]

And resemblance. No disrespect.

[@nancywyatt821]

That may have something to do with the fact that he is dressed to the nines and she is wearing a sweatshirt. I find it hilarious that no-one recognizes Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, who had the biggest selling album in history.

[@RunDCM]

How have you never heard of this song before? My aunt from Spain who doesn't speak a lick of English used to sing, "who eeeee rrrrrr da whirl..." In the summer of 1985 months after it was a hit. This is like the 1992 dream team for basketball but with music.

[@AK00777]

TIme codes indicate start of first solo Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson Copied from some website, looks right, LOL! Great vid dude!

[@jasondaniels640]

Everyone in the time stamps are just legends... Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross and Cyndi Lauper killed it for the ladies...and Stevie, Ray, Bruce, Bob, Michael and Kenny were too fire. All I can say is that before The Avengers, there was USA for Africa.

[@AK00777]

@@jasondaniels640 so true! I loved the look on his face when he heard Dianna and Dionne ♥️ I don't have TV, got sick of the bill, but when I did I liked that show Blackish. Only just found out that the gal that plays the Mom is Dianna's daughter. Talented family.

[@trekkiexb5]

Ah, i missed Kim Carnes, James Ingram and Al Jarreau. I got bonus points for recognizing the rest of the Jackson clan, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte (I'm Proud of that one!) and John Oates in the chorus. BUT, I lose many points (and my nerd card) for not recognizing the man next to Harry Belafonte was Dan Aykroyd. sigh.

[@AK00777]

@@trekkiexb5 wow! That's impressive, well done!.

[@rdbull5890]

After all these years I never knew Sheila E. was one of the singers!

[@serjie1]

I remember this. These were the biggest stars in the music world at the time and most arguably in history. The hits from the artist on that stage are countless. I'm 48 so I remember them all.

[@revaflowers3115]

When this song was released Ethiopia was in a deathly famine.Both the USA and Britain made songs for charity on famine relief to help get needed food to these people.It was a heart felt experience and a sense of unity behind the driving force.

[@JasminaSin35]

Other countries did as well

[@marylyman1139]

Mr.L...I truely enjoyed watching your reaction of this video....I grew up with these singers..

[@GenXTex]

You can pick any name from the list of soloists and chorus members and you’ll find so many great songs! Legends!

[@loriann7072]

I am a 45 yr old woman from Minnesota- and I remember this as a child and still cry everytime I watch and hear this. Fills my Heart immensly. Prayer for World Peace. Ageless!

[@lynnettegoodson414]

The part I love the most is that they took the time to come together and give of themselves. No Zoom, No Skype.

[@madeleinevikner3404]

Take this opportunity and make a list. As people have said, these are all legends. React to them all and then come back to this song in a year or so and see how many you can name then. I would be here for the entire journey

[@donnamiley6778]

This was a big thing for charity. So exciting when it came out. I still enjoy it every time.

[@greatwhitewolf8465]

When Americans Stood Together. Watching this again broke my heart. Great reaction man. Much love

[@martinl8574]

This is the most important song for mixing culture activism and music please look up this history this is followed by "live Aid" all for the ppl suffering and dying from African draught. It led to a single day when music Brought the whole world together even for just one day. It's an important lesson in history. It all started with one Man Bob Geldolf who did a Christmas song called do they know it's Christmas time at all. (Please reference this as well) formed an English super group, then America did ours soon after. This all led too a multi national day of free concerts broadcast live on every channel world wide. A highlight of humanity!!!! I'm 60 I know

[@neverexstinguished]

so glad you said that. not many people nowadays are giving bob geldoff the recognition for instigating all this!

[@pisces228]

I grew up in the 80s. It was a wonderful decade for so many reasons, the collaborations by musicians for charitable causes being one of the biggest. I wish our younger generations today could experience something as beautiful and selfless.

[@kenperk9854]

Paid for, AllMost exclusively by white entertainers and philanthropists.

[@kenperk9854]

@@pisces228 wow, all of those 60s and 70s legends in one place! INCREDIBLE!

[@Kazeemi2810]

Dont forget that Midge Ure of Ultravox ACTUALLY WROTE Do They Know Its Christmas but Geldoff was the instigator and mouthpiece. Midge always gets overlooked. Love you Midge!!

[@Broomrider1492]

I grew up with all these people. So many generations in one room. Some from my childhood TV and radio and some from my children's MTV. You need to look up the list it will blow your mind.

[@LadyShar]

I remember when this came out, I'm still amazed to this day. These artists came together and you couldn't see any ego.

[@philosophicaljay3449]

Exactly. Artists coming together with nothing to gain, checking their ego at the door, and doing something great for people in a way that doesn't benefit any of them. Sadly, this is impossible to do today because of just who modern artists are. Even the attempted cover pales in comparison because the artists weren't being pure.

[@angelawilliams8401]

I loved watching you enjoy the greatness that this was.

[@MCP920]

Brings so many memories. I remember when this seemingly impossible talents came together for such an amazing cause. You’re correct, impossible not to smile. Perhaps shed a tear or two as well. So enjoyed revisiting this. Thank you.

[@joepowell7025]

Amen

[@stellastar9704]

Were you surprised at who you didn't recognize? That was a studio full of legends!

[@cheebagardens1759]

You should prob react to all of these people. They all have🔥 hits.

[@paulachristie7807]

Every single one of these people have amazing voices and have hits. You should do a reaction video to at least one hit from each of them, that should keep you busy for more than a year.

[@VarikM]

Enjoyed watching that with you, sir!

[@susanwenner8738]

I’m soooo surprised this is new to you and so many others. Everyone heard this years ago and sang along in our cars!! 😋

[@Sampsonoff]

This song probably came out 15 years before he was born. Time flies

[@Arobisme]

@@Sampsonoff I dont think he's 21 😂

[@yardleyj9391]

These guys are young. To situate this, I was born in 66 and I wouldn't know the majority of artists who were producing during the year l was born. Do you know what l mean?

[@paulettebrown3427]

So true

[@palmirasanchez]

You will never find these people or any one of their talents on a single room again. These were the true icons of our music history

[@TheLastGarou]

"The guy from Ghost Busters" is Dan Akroyd, AKA Elwood Blues of the Blues Brothers.

[@chrismeyer9402]

Aykroyd...🧐🤪

[@TheLastGarou]

@@chrismeyer9402 Thanks! I knew that didn't look right.😖

[@stevejoshua9536]

He ended up as part of that recording session by happenstance. He was actually in the building shopping for a business manager that day, but it turned out to be his real life Forrest Gump moment, with his accidental intersect with history.

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

I've watched quite a few different reactors reacting to this song and you are actually the first one I believe that recognize Dan Aykroyd in the crowd!! Glad you enjoyed it this song always brings a smile and a tear of joy to my eye when I hear it especially watching the video how they all came together to do this!!

[@mojorison311]

I’m surprised that you didn’t know who Tina Turner was. She was the one you said looked very familiar.

[@clmhK5]

You'll be surprised at how many of the reactors don't know Tina Turner. They are definitely missing out.

[@kenperk9854]

Tina was a 60s and 70s great and lasted into the boring 80s.

[@SARA-11-1]

I love the message! Thank you!

[@kristyshortridge4968]

I don't think you'd get today's stars in for a charity song now like this! Quincy Jones was a master in handling all the egos. You need to look up each artist in this and react to some of their songs. Amazing artists!

[@larlacey9922]

There was one not long ago ( bridge over troubled water - by artists of grenfell ) has a lot of recent artists

[@ananovak1468]

Even then it was hard. For example, Prince is missing. But still many top singers are there.

[@ryan61384]

They did redo the song and it is called We Are The World 25 For Hati.

[@afordhere75126]

They did one for Haiti. Not sure how old it is now.

[@ozymandiaspbs]

Quincy put a sign outside the door: "Check ego here." haha Prince did not want to sing with everyone, so he decided to do his own song. What a putz.

[@rachaelgosser5659]

Yes, that is Dan Aykroyd from Ghostbusters in the background. He is also one of the Blues Brothers so musically he fits too. Very few recognize him in there so congrats. 😀

[@garyzink1927]

I've read that when alot of stars that were chauffeured there, started complaining and then bruce drove up in a pickup truck and said he's here to help others.... they all agreed

[@christinegelabert1651]

Sadly it can't happened in contemporary times due to the fact that Auto-Tune came onto the scene. Not a lot of truly gifted singers with natural voices around to put out a performance like this. Above the door to that studio Quincy Jones put up a sign saying "Leave Your Ego AT The Door" and he absolutely meant it.

[@tammypearson989]

Something you will never see again.

[@therealduz-t6762]

What about Lil Dicky - Earth?

[@Milkers777]

@@therealduz-t6762 NO

[@kenperk9854]

Those 60s and 70s Legends put on a show for the world! Murray head and taco represented the 80s.

[@minskacatral7904]

These were all absolute musical legends at this point in time.

[@djlabs1975]

I wish every generation could have a video like this to look back on, these artists were my hero's as a child in the 80's thank you for coming together for this.

[@leonardobarlettavalladares9595]

Well... actually, until now we do have a video like this (not with such great artists, but nowadays singers don't sing). This song was from 1985 and there has been many replicas supporting other countries over the years. I don't remember when was the last one, but in spanish, the one made for Haití, Daddy Yankee is on it, so is not that old or at least I guess isn't😅

[@kathleenshaw932]

Old? Nah, it was just yesterday. So beautiful, and watching you appreciate and love this made me cry. There is so much we, the young and the old, don’t know about each other. We ARE the world - what are we doing to each other?

[@lizbryant8347]

In the behind the scenes video which can be found here on KZbin, you can really see how much work went into this. My favourite thing is how Quincy put up a sign saying egos were to be left at the door, and they were. There was no ego in that place, just an amazing collaboration of talent that is probably never to be seen again.

[@mamabears34]

You are right, these are some of the best of the best singers of that era! No auto tune or effects, just the real and raw voices of these artists. This collaboration was genius and IMO there will never be anything else like this at this same level of talent! All of these singers gave their time and voices to do this to raise money for Africa. This has remained popular to this day due to how beautiful it sounds and how well done it is. Thanks for the reaction.

[@brianproctor9641]

This song epitomizes the philosophy that I grew up believing in, that we could change the world by loving each other. I hope this type of thing can happen for us with this division and hate that seems to plague u the world presently.

[@cookiepadilla7883]

To TRULY appreciate THIS video you have to watch 'the making' of this video. It was a work of love by everyone there. Absolutely recommend it.

[@brookehornback1896]

'85" still have this 45 record single.Brought it to my 6th grade xmas party everyone loved it.This song will never get old for me. I feel hope each and every time I play it. Brilliant.I believe it was produced for the famine relief in Africa.There's another 'super group" can't remember there name but the song was Feed the world,Do they know its Christian time. 80s artists also gives you that good feeling inside.✌

[@davidpost428]

Feed the World was put our by the British singers at this same time and Canada sang Tears Are Not Enough, also for the 1985 relief in Ethiopia.

[@brookehornback1896]

@@davidpost428 Yes, I remember it was Boy George, George Michael and other British artists but the name of the group escapes me.Was it just "British artists "?Nevertheless it's a wonderful song that also will never get old.Thanks for the info.about the Canadian group who also had a song out for the famine relief in Ethiopia.I'm excited to check that version out.✌

[@RandomPau]

@@brookehornback1896 the name of the group was Band Aid. It was put together by Bob Geldof, (from Boomtown Rats) and Midge Ure, (from Ultravox) and they wrote the song "Do they know it's Christmas time at all" and the profits were given to aid famine in Ethiopia & Africa. Later, Geldof & Ure helped form the "one day concert" seen around the world known as "Live Aid"! on MTV, Which featured most of the current singers & bands popular at the time.

[@brookehornback1896]

@@RandomPau oh my gosh Yes yes yes☺I totally remember now.Band Aid. and also the brilliant Live aid.Thank you

[@diannajones5651]

Your reaction was so worth the watch.

[@dannydoc1969]

I recognized all of them due to my advanced age, lol. These are all the great artists of MY generation, massive talent, and with Quincy producing and arranging, it doesn’t get any better.

[@christineraffa-diggon]

❤

[@BrianBradbury]

This might be my favorite reactive vid of yours.

[@staleo8497]

Always gives me goosebumps. ❤️❤️

[@patriciasepulveda1264]

it was a huge, major fundraiser for Africa. u wish I remembered how much they raised. it was phenomenal.

[@rhondagreene6578]

I remember when that song come out. We need that kind of love again. Everyone put their difference aside and came together for the greater good

[@kimcutts424]

I adore this song. It always brings tears to my eyes. So many amazing singers. Absolute superstars. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mona-lisa1348]

The music in the eighties was amazing within each genre. I’m showing my age.

[@kenperk9854]

Thank those 60s and 70s artists! The 80s would have been a baron cesspool without all of the 60s and 70 greats!

[@kenperk9854]

80s music..written, produced and performed by 60s and 70s Greats. 😆

[@cmdrabbadon]

I was about 6 years old when this came out...one of my favorite songs!

[@cheebagardens1759]

Born in the 80s and I still got like 2/3 of them.

[@LeeAllen337]

I miss Michael Jackson. RIP. Beautiful song. We need more of this kind of Love and Care today.

[@DAT-OFFICIAL]

"Oh bro, this video is gonna get *SUPER* blocked." I lost it. xD

[@MrLboydReacts]

it did get Super BLocked i had to reupload transparent lol

[@dexradio]

I remember this like it was yesterday, just amazing to me that people don't know what it is, or who all those singers are!

[@chrisdavisunofficial]

MrLboyd, in all honesty, you are so inspirational. I first saw you on your "Don't Look Down" reaction and you said something that changed me: "everyone needs to get to this point in life". Your positivity and willingness to push yourself outside of your comfort zone (Slaughter to Prevail)......that's what life is about. Keep up the amazing work. I wish you the best, sir!

[@Krob039]

THis was one of the greatest collaborations…

[@eolson1964]

The 80's were amazing with musical charity benefits, We are the World (US for Africa), Live from Wembly(Live Aid), Farm Aid. it was amazing to hear all the amazing musicians that came together for great causes.

[@magnetmac1]

It's not US (United State) for Africa. It's USA for Africa as in United Support of Artists for Africa

[@brianduchow1745]

All the stars that did this song went into a studio for recording right after a Music Awards show. Most of your guesses on artists were correct! God Bless You Sir!

[@angelleach6866]

There was also a radio simulcast on Good Friday morning. Literally thousands of radio stations in 25 countries played it at the exact same time. They raised $63million (around $150million in today’s dollars) for famine relief in Africa. There was a reprise a few years ago for Haiti relief. Don’t remember everyone but I know Jamie Fox and Pink were in it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bhallbogus]

This never gets old…and yes…smile all through. It was an incredibly selfless event.

[@toddalderson7050]

Your reaction to this could not have been more poignant. I will never forget sitting in traffic in NYC when this was played for the first time. Traffic literally stopped. A very special piece of music.

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

These are ALL icons of the 80s. This was the pinnacle of the mid 80s. 1985, it was. And it was glorious.

[@richardrichard9631]

Her voice is absolutely amazing. That is the voice of Miss Diana Ross.

[@roscomcneill9370]

Im glad youre doing reactions to music because if you dont know most of these singers youre in for a hellava ride!

[@tinabagheri5158]

Gosh, I’m old! I remember when this came out and I can name ALL of the singers! I am shocked that you didn’t know more of these great artists! You must be a whole lot younger than me! 😂 This song never gets old no matter how old it is!!

[@nancywyatt821]

What always surprises me is that so many young people recognize Steve Perry when he only has one line and he retired from performing in 1998 due to health problems. He has such a memorable voice.

[@yarareadstheclassics]

This song makes me cry every single time. It was a fundraiser for the people starving in Africa.

[@tjvertigo]

ICONS, all of them and it physically hurts me when grown people don't have any idea who they are. I have to keep reminding myself that not everyone is as musically learned, as I was so lucky to be growing up. Kudos to you, (and the other reactors) making efforts to widen your musical horizons and learn.

[@JustKelso1993]

The majority of people just don't know what people look like, I know most If not all of these names but not the faces.

[@tjvertigo]

@@JustKelso1993 and probably their voices. I hear ya!

[@theplaguepadart3743]

You're right this song is just amazing. it brings so much warmth to me while i listen to it i cant help but smile while listening to it.

[@123froozen]

This did happen in contemporary times for the earthquake in Haiti, I like the one you just watched the best but the Haiti version is also great with loads of huge, talented musicians

[@angeltriggercolores5255]

You really need to get the entire list of every person there and check EACH one out!!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

Think you confused “heal the world” with this song. React to Bruce Springsteen you were impressed by him heaps here

[@jonm7888]

Maybe, Springsteen and Morello doing Ghost of Tom Joad together, since he's already a Morello fan. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF7GZ3qmndV0m7s

[@Armadaonion]

This was every great act of the 80's. They stopped class in school and put this on the TV's for us to watch when it came out. LIke, hey kids, this is history happening right here, even if you are too young to appreciate it right now, one day people will ask where you were when you first heard this song.

[@sherridurbinownerconsideri5712]

How sad you did not know Tina Turner, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Kenny Rogers, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins , Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Teddy Pendergrass, Steve Perry, Darryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Lindsey Buckingham, and BOB DYLAN????? Wow

[@haveuforgotten]

You will never see this much talent in one room every again and remember most of theses guys where in there 40s and 50s

[@salmonero6472]

The amount of sold albums, and number 1 songs between all of them 😳

[@Marrab2]

90% of the sales are MJs tho😌

[@otlforumadmin]

absolutely legendary!

[@MrJoeyZaZa]

There is "We Are Stars" - Hearing Aid that was metal and "Do they know it's Christmas Time" - Band Aid that was like new wave.

[@lutherl2350]

Band aid was British artists. Mainly the most popular pop artists in Britain and produced by Bob Geldoff.

[@ryan61384]

There is also We Are The World 25 For Hati.

[@krennenc]

I loved it when you shook your head and commented on what a beautiful voice DIANNA ROSS had lol lol

[@christerfurberg7720]

Thank you! Check out the British predecessor "Do they know it's Christmas" for more of the same. And of course the Band Aid concert. Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats was knighted for taking the initiative to all of this.

[@MiniTruckinChic1]

Boy this brings back memories ! As a child of the 80’s all of these artists were so popular you could pick out every artist just by hearing the song on the radio! So yes, CANDY! Is definitely the right word!!!

[@akaredblue62]

A more recent version, from 2010, “We are the World 25” for Haiti relief. Love watching you!

[@hardtobearit]

YES PLEASE DO THIS ONE

[@mcm0324]

It was horrible!

[@clmhK5]

It wasn't like this though. I don't think any of the following collaborations can compare. And this was a very diverse group in every way

[@flossyangel1]

this is another good version

[@76Hawkeyes]

POWERFUL SONG!!! I remember watching this when I was a kid. And I still listen to it these days.

[@goat1408]

And each year these greats dying off....😞 so appreciative to have grown up in this hopeful era......what happened?

[@brandon0627]

The original We Are The World came out In 1985 and the remake came out in 2010. In this song is... 1:12 Lionel Richie 1:22 Stevie Wonder 1:41 Paul Simon 1:46 Kenny Rogers 2:04 Tina Turner 2:10 Billy Joel 2:17 Michael Jackson 2:50 Diana Ross 3:05 Dionne Warwick 3:13 Willie Nelson 3:42 Bruce Springsteen 3:49 Kenny Loggins 4:12 Steve Perry 4:18 Daryl Hall 4:30 Huey Lewis 4:37 Cyndi Lauper 4:44 Kim Carnes 5:19 John Oates (Dark Hair With Mustache). 5:33 Bob Dylan 6:12 (Yeah that is Dan Aykroyd from Ghost Busters) 7:11 Ray Charles and many others