SO MANY LEGENDS IN ONE ROOM! U.S.A. FOR AFRICA- WE ARE THE WORLD (REACTION)

[@Historian212]

Why Whitney Houston wasn't there: "We Are the World" was released in January of 1985. Whitney Houston's first album was released the following month, but didn't catch on until later in the year. When this was recorded, she wasn't yet a star, so wouldn't have been invited to participate. But her cousin Dionne Warwick, a star since the 1960s, was there.

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[@annettecarter9393]

Whitney wasn't a star yet?

[@Milkers777]

@@annettecarter9393 No she wasn’t not as of yet...

[@joshythehand2960]

More than likely a timing issue. There could be multiple reasons. Simply might have had a contractual obligation somewhere else.

[@joeterrazzano8939]

All voices and no auto tune, think about that for a minute.

[@nancyb8847]

AMEN!

[@scrossman27]

Great time in music!

[@christineb.3744]

Yeah when talent and music was real and great

[@brynneholt1990]

Comment number 73237722893 that they didn’t have Autotune back then. We don’t have to think about it, because we know.

[@nalaa9618]

Dude you have no idea what autotune is. EVERY SINGER needs autotune. It has nothing to do with sounding robotic or whatever but it stabilizes your voice and makes it a recording voice by smoothen it out.. and yes even these legends had autotune on their mics

[@mattlaeff724]

As an 80s kid, this was everything. We watched on MTV, when MTV was first to release any video.

[@markv2596]

The mixing of Bruce Springsteen & Stevie Wonder is pure gold

[@loreleivalentine1233]

Right, they're both still alive, they should collab.

[@zackmeaney2800]

I love bruce springsteen and I'm 16, guess I just have good taste

[@shaunconnerley4345]

They sound good together

[@sinjin4563]

Stevie Wonder well known to be possible greatest artist of all time.

[@taresacampbell5316]

It is my favorite part of the song!

[@garyatwood-mendez6465]

The little grouping of Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall is total magic, as is the entire song: Tina Turner with Billy Joel! Dionne Warwick with Willie Nelson! Amazing

[@michaelk9807]

Steve Perry from Journey just hits different

[@michaelcorvin951]

Certainly!

[@davisgraham3413]

Steve perry, kenny rogers and cyndi lauper for me

[@memyselfandi4581]

For me he's the stand out . Second is obviously Micheal !

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[@scrossman27]

Love the underlying message of unity. Race, gender, age, genre, none of that mattered. ❤

[@no834]

MatterS

[@elizabethroberts9117]

They All Met After A Music Award Show! Everyone was told when they arrivedAt The Studio , [ Leave Your Egos At The Door!] Professionals Can Do That! The Result Was This Song!

[@bushisback112]

I’m sad that nobody ever recognizes my guy Kenny loggins 😭

[@user-qu4yn1fm4z]

I know right? one of the best voices on here.

[@Justyna_N]

💯🎯

[@bethshadid2087]

Yes they do. I've watched like 10 or more reactors to this and everyone (men too) got giddy when Kenny came on

[@krtaust5]

Kenny loggi s killed it along with Cindy Lauper

[@kevinfournier8136]

Can go wrong with any them.

[@frankphillips5660]

Written by MJ and Lionel, organized and conducted by Quincy. Whitney's aunt, the great Dionne Warwick made an appearance just before Willie. I don't think you recognized Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Kenny Rogers, Paul Simon and Steve Perry, ALL ICONS. Probably over 100 #1 Hit songs in that room and over 500 top 100 songs. When this came out on MTV in 1985 MTV was young and only played music videos 24/7 and they promoted this "event" for days prior to it's debut. Then it played every hour on the hour for weeks to raise money for the people starving to death in Africa.

[@memyselfandi4581]

Great comment . I much appreciate all that info . Thank you so much . Alot of that I didn't know !

[@ceevio_art]

It was actually put together by the legendary Harry Belafonte ( you can see him in the video above a 8:05 in the back row. He was so humble he stayed in the back and didn't want a solo). He had the idea for this song as a fund raiser following the British Live Aid concert the year before. He contacted Lionel Ritchie and Kenny Rogers to get the ball rolling. Quincy Jones was then recruited to produce it. It was Quincy Jones who contacted Michael Jackson about participating, and Michael told him was only interested if he could be included in the songwriting credits. Because Thriller was blowing up at the time (Quincy produced Thriller), everyone said :Sure, why not, whatever". It was a shrewd marking move by Jackson. but it had very little to do with his altruism. Lionel had written most of the song before Michael was even contacted. They all knew that having Michael involved would be a huge PR win, so they let him re-write a few of the verse lyrics and take all the credit for what was mostly Harry and Lionel's work.

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[@mic1240]

So many greats for simple melody (Dionne W is Whitney’s first cousin)

[@onlyme114]

The great great Quincy Jones is the one that put this together and conducting the whole thing. The 80s was a great time in America.

[@daggarcia]

He posted a sign for all artists to see: please check your ego at the door. Half Jay if you read closely at the end credits, the will name alll the artists who sang solos and backup (chorus). One last thing, this song was so big many radio stations all across the country played it at the same time on a certain day(s).

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[@hannahmm5889]

Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie

[@chrisf.7980]

One of the great things about this is that when it was released & you heard it on the radio, you could recognize each of the distinctive voices on their own & knew who was singing each line. Brilliant in that aspect alone, but then seeing the video added great emotional power to see them all singing together. Still moving to this very day!

[@goat1408]

The voices on this song......the greatest era of musicians....PERIOD!!!!!

[@ChanelStuff]

I miss these days. This is when we worked together to build something instead of tearing each other down to make us feel better about our lives. Brought tears to my eyes❤🇺🇸☮🤟

[@keetahbrough]

Cults always deserve to be dissolved; to save the individual.

[@ChanelStuff]

@@keetahbrough ???? Not sure what that has to do with my comment. Could you be a little more specific? Where is the cult?

[@CherylDavis321]

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

[@rpa.freedomfighter]

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[@csf7773]

Bruce Springsteen came to the recording driving an old beat up pickup truck. Some of the singers, arriving in limos after the awards show that had preceded the recording, poked some fun at him. Bruce replied, "I'm just here to save lives." 👍 Good for him! 😁

[@kristoferzaar4689]

Just amazing, the song itself, the melody, is magical and the way they get all these voices to harmonice together like this... its unbeliveble.. All this considerd this could be one of the best songs ever made.

[@kellyanderson7624]

I love how Michael didn't have to be the main star in the song. He didn't need to sing first or have the biggest part. He let others have those moments. Such a great guy. I miss MJ so much.

[@cooter-of7ej]

michael and linoel Richie wrote and picked who sang on it

[@Melanie-AlwaysJustMe]

I remember when this was done. It was a moving moment. They raised so much money. Such talent all together ❤ we have lost many of them. RIP

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[@Srpb929]

THANK GOD i was alive in this era of music, THANK GOD!!!!!!

[@Angel-hm8ec]

How did we go from this to the division we have today? It’s so sad for real. This song was recorded when I was just a kid and I felt it. I feel so blessed to have grown up with all these beautiful peoples voices. I knew them all, when they stepped up to sing. I agree Whitney should have been there. The 80s were the best!!!

[@bakercarl8518]

Rip for the great one's that are no longer here.

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[@shawnsnow2655]

The hair is amazing Jai! You look amazing! 🥰 Edit:BTW...this was a few years before Whitney's time The genius coordinating this was Quincy Jones who put a sign up at the entrance to the studio "Leave your egos here."

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[@albertomagnani3984]

I was around 14 when this magic happened. This song was played all over the World. I remember the day of 28th of March of the 1996, like over 6.000 radio stations all over the planet, played the song simultaneously at 10:15am. I remember in schools (Italy) when they told us that the song would have been played all over the planet and it is been so... It has been the biggest moment of unification that I ever lived in my life. Something that is just utopia, a dream, at the day of today... I'm so glad that I'm coming from that era. Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie materialized a masterpiece that night in L.A. This song has been made for charity. All those superstars went for free to spend the night in a studio to record the song. Some of them arrived there straight from the Americans awards etc .. They all left just when the job was done in the morning. No financial compensation for that long amazing job that they did. A support to Africa, that's it. There is a fantastic documentary (presented by Jane Fonda) that shows that magical night. Whoever is attracted by this song and wants to know more, I suggest to watch that documentary.

[@angel4bryan]

To bad we don’t have great singers like these anymore! What a powerful song!!!

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[@mollsellini665]

there a still many great singers , eg il divo , josh groban , Kelly clarkson , Michael buble just to name a few

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[@itsjustnaima]

MJ THE GOAT 💯 Love his parts and Springsteens & Stevies the most!!

[@darvionnegivhan5232]

This song still gets me. Came out when I was 14 and I'm now 50. Love it forever! 💕

[@TheNo1bucsfan]

I still say my generation had the best music ever!

[@adamedwards2261]

I absolutely love seeing people come together. Wish it happened all the time.

[@sarge6082]

Quincy Jones hang a sign at the door that read,,, Please leave all egos at this door,,, no shit, look it up,, there was only 50 or so invited because of lack of room in this studio,, but over 150 was on the list ,,,, everyone of them had #1 hits, and became great legends,,, ohh how i miss the 80s,, we were sooo united as a people in that era,,, was so great to grow up at that time

[@Mac_Fleetwood]

Dionne Warwick and Cyndi Lauper's parts been giving me chills since the 80's.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

This is such a powerful message!!!!!!!! Look at all the greatness in one studio!!!! Wow

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[@Snyper1405]

Michael always gave me the biggest goosebumps with his soft angelic voice and king like intro 😭

[@edwardlewis122]

Stevie’s voice still gives me chills

[@maryreilly5092]

Crying like a baby watching this. I heard Producer Quincy Jones told the stars to Check Their Egos at the Door! And they ALL did.

[@sweetkiss119]

I was 5 when this came out and everybody on the planet was singing this song. R.I.P. Michael Jackson. We miss you!!!

[@jkababy]

Ya'lls reaction to this brightened my day. Thank you. This song is like going to church.

[@sarge6082]

i was 16 when this was made and i cried then and still cry as a man when i hear it,, touches my soul so deep,,, hope this generation picks this up where we left off in the 80s and carries the torch of love for all man kind to the next generation

[@ianrastall]

A bar where I was going to college had a retro night, and the DJ would always finish up with "We Are The World". It was tradition. The first time he skipped it, I belted out the chorus as a form of protest. After everyone else had joined in singing, the DJ gave in and played it for us. Student protest in action.

[@hol7824]

That's a worthy student protest!👍😊 Love this song!

[@ChanelStuff]

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[@SchreeSR]

It doesn’t matter how many times I heard this song, it always brings a tear to my eyes. So happy that your sister is feeling better Jai! I will continue to keep you, her, Half, and the rest of your family!

[@allistaircampbell9282]

Loved your réaction to this amazing song. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiehaas]

Jai I genuinely loved your reaction to each singer! We need to listen to this everyday!

[@craigmarkowski7156]

The lady that you thought for a second was Whitney Houston , Was one of the Pointer Sisters !! Beautiful song 🎵 🙏✌️

[@blunkchris]

I still listen to this song quite often. So many great singers in this song.

[@cathybrookeburt2616]

Some of those you may not have recognized, are Paul Simon (from Simon & Garfunkel) singing with Kenny Rogers, James Ingrams, Dion Warwick, Willie Nelson, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, (Loggins & Mesina) Billy Joel, Steve Perry from Journey, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Huey Lewis, Bob Dylan, Hall & Oats. Quincy Jones put it together & told all of them to leave their ego's at the door. This was a fund raiser for Africa.

[@JennRighter]

We sang this in choir in my elementary school, too!

[@27thangel23]

Love your channel, my first comment. You enjoyed that, but should know that Canada and Britain did the same for Aid to Africa: "Tears Are Not Enough" and "Do they Know it's Christmas" respectively. Hi from Canada, btw- really liked when Mr Video visited. Be safe, you and yours.

[@JennRighter]

Stevie Wonder’s parts are my favorite. With Cyndi Lauper a close second.

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[@dmw1906]

The part with Stevie and Bruce hits so different for me because of the contrasting voices. Both shining in different ways.

[@RunDCM]

Cyndi crushed it. For a guy who really isn’t a great singer Bruce crushed it too. Stevie, MJ, and Ray Charles were legendary as well. They all nailed it but some left you awed.

[@carlbaker7242]

If you had a unbelievable dream of a musical experience.... this would be it.

[@anniem169]

The inimitable Q! Quincy Jones assembled the choir and led them to glory with this. Watching it live with all my friends and their kids was indescribable. The kids asked questions and then every last one of those kids emptied their piggy banks to donate! Magic happens when we work together! Continued prayers for you and yours, Half and Jai!!

[@willybubba]

Fun Fact: At 8:04 The guy in the top left with the dark glasses & tie is none other than the Legendary actor Dan Aykroyd. Most know him from SNL, Ghostbusters, Trading Places, My Girl, The Great Outdoors, Cones Heads, The Blues Brothers, etc. The reason he was there.. He is Elwood Blues !!!

[@claudiawatenpuhl8170]

Feeling like an antique right now lol. I was 14 when this was released. Legendary! Still love this as much as I did then. If I'm correct this was around the same time whitney had her 1st album and was just starting to get established as a major artist.

[@bju194422]

I'll make you feel young again. I was 35 when this came out !!! 😯

[@odiebryer2144]

@@bju194422 So was I. Ha ha ha! Oh, and everything hurts, too! BTW -- love this song just I did when it first aired on the radio!

[@bethshadid2087]

I was just shy of 18

[@Hatay493]

I miss you 😢 Mj in my heart ❤️ forever I love ❤️ you Mj and miss you so much !!!! I wish you was here !!!! I love 💕 you so much !!!!

[@TreyM1609]

I remember singing this in elementary school at one of our events we had for the parents and teachers. I had the Willie Nelson part

[@hiloboy4life2002]

LMAO now i know where he got his mustache from...No cap though the world needs to listen to this song at the same time.

[@RedRubyG]

This was before Whitney Houston’s time. Her cousin Dionne Warwick is there. Thanks for this, such a beautiful collaboration of all time. ❤️🇨🇦

[@dalefleming6427]

LiveAid in the UK, organized by Bob Geldof and was a concert with acts including Queen for the same reason Michael and Quincy did the song We Are The World.

[@Historian212]

Pretty sure Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's cousin, not her aunt.

[@dalefleming6427]

@@Historian212 You are correct, Whitney was Dionne's cousin.

[@RedRubyG]

@@Historian212 you’re 100% correct, I always knew this but tonight my brain isn’t functioning well.

[@wiccan75]

I love this song the most, because in this recording studio there was no racism.

[@kaydee63]

The one thing that I enjoy the most about this song, well other than the amazing talent that Mr. Quincy Jones got together for this, is that is has stood the test of time. It is just as relevant today as it was in 1985

[@craigreid7178]

Thank you guys for sharing this with newer generations. This is a testament to the talent and heart of my generation. They just don't make music like this anymore. I was 38 when this came out and it still gives me goose bumps when I hear it.

[@kbbeers4274]

I’m old - I remember when this came out. Message is timeless. ☮️ And Jai gurl - you look fahhhbulous!

[@trickedouttech321]

You all have some culture most people don't know half of the solo singers even if you don't know all the names, you can tell you know who they are. Great work, nice to see the cultured.

[@angelicalister1627]

I love this song!!! I was only 5 when this song came out... But I'm a forever Michael Jackson fan... So anything he was in I was all for!! May the King of Pop Rest in Peace!!!

[@dalefleming6427]

I was 9 when I first heard, and fell in love with, Michael Jackson and his music, from Off The Wall, and my favorite version of Wizard of Oz was The Wiz with Michael, Diana Ross, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, Mabel King, and Theresa Merritt. I admit I had to look up Ted Ross on. Richard Pryor and Lena Horne were also in it, I am so ashamed I missed them.

[@lorena_jagnjic]

Same here 🥰

[@rlew49ers]

FYI, this song was recorded in March 1985. Whitney's 1st album/cd came out in early in Feb 1985, she wasn't quite the superstar that we all remember. Everyone of these artists were the greatest in the 60s , 70s and early 80s.

[@scrossman27]

This was part of Live Aid for starving kids in Africa. Queen playing live with the white piano? That was the closing of the fundraiser. This was the big promo song. Way before Whitney Houston was discovered.

[@jihanhamza7265]

Goosebumps always...i am not joking...holyshit

[@hermithermit479]

A lot of heavy metal artists got together to make their own song like this after this one came out. Y'all should check it out. It's not as good as this one, but it's not bad either. Hear N Aid - "We're Stars"

[@codesent2125]

I LOVE Stars by Hear N Aid!!!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

I love that song. RIP Ronnie James Dio, that was his project.

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[@elenapatrick8116]

That back and fourth between Bruce and Stevie. Brilliant

[@catgiles3268]

❤️ this song! You guys need to also listen to “Do they know it’s Christmas” by Band Aid. Same premise around the same time.

[@nancyb8847]

Wasn’t it the British version? Definitely a great song!

[@tracyconnor6166]

The band aid one was first and an idea by Harry Belafonte for the American one. Seen how much money could be raised with a charity song was amazing. Played every year at Christmas so still giving money.

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[@BRGKasumi77Main]

I looooooooove this song, I was almost 8 years old back then when it was recorded, it was released on March 7, 1985 and produced by Columbia Records! Greetings from Puerto Rico!!

[@angelabarazzone7899]

We need more of these songs for everyone to realize, giving, kindness and love for all makes such a difference. The way God intended for us all to be.

[@FilmarGG]

They all are so good but the real vibe is coming from Cindy looper wow that woman is amazing 😻

[@nancyb8847]

I was totally having a *meh* day. Then Half and Jai uploaded and now I’m crying happy tears. You guys have excellent timing. Amazing how after all of these years that message is still spot on. I have nothing but love for you both! 😘❤️♾ Editing to tell Jai that she looks beautiful! ❤️

[@TheGrimeFamily]

The part where Bruce and Stevie have their mash up was added later..This was written by Quincy Jones and he felt something needed to be added so Bruce and Stevie were closest to the studio and went back.. Stevie changed his shirt... This was recorded after an awards show and all the stars stayed up all night to record it... I was 15 when this was released and ya it was very popular.

[@singleplytech]

I remember this video being played back in the day but didn't appreciate it, now I do and love it. Good vibes baby 👍👍✌✌

[@AD-pd3ov]

So very true about Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. I bet they hear things that the others don't because they're completely dependent on sound. Music geniuses right there! Brilliant!

[@Go4Jeph]

I see this in most of the We Are The World videos.. so thought I'd include it here too. Soloists (in order of appearance) Lionel Richie Stevie Wonder Paul Simon Kenny Rogers James Ingram Tina Turner Billy Joel Michael Jackson Diana Ross Dionne Warwick Willie Nelson Al Jarreau Bruce Springsteen Kenny Loggins Steve Perry Daryl Hall Huey Lewis Cyndi Lauper Kim Carnes Bob Dylan Ray Charles Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina 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

[@tracismith708]

It was incredible then and incredible today. So much talent coming together. 1985. I was 15. I was watching would would become history. We need more like this❤️

[@wendydotson8891]

If you think about it, there were some pretty big names in the chorus too and in a way it’s more impressive that they were willing to not even get real credit for it, they did it just to be involved in something important. Nothing against the soloist though, truly great artists all around! Some of my favorites!

[@tracismith708]

@@wendydotson8891 Amen! Give credit to all that were involved in the making of this song. They were making a statement that we all needed to hear and need today❤️

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

You are so awesome for naming all of these artists. Thank you so much👍🏾👵🏿🙆🏾‍♀️🎶🌍🌎❤🌏!

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[@shellybay817]

after all these years this is one performance that still gives me goose bumps and I will cry sweet tears when its over........where, Dear Lord, did the love go? Please bring back the togetherness that made this possible and that so many love still today. Thanks Half & Jai! love yas!

[@michaelpetersen2635]

Love seeing your reactions to each artist especially when you consider how many you recognize because of your channel. Great song, great charity effort with almost every cent going to food, tragic conclusion. A shame we don't have the talent today to make something like this or a Michael Jackson to pull them all together

[@ginaglass1991]

They put a sign on the door that said to check their egos before going in..

[@susanlawens3776]

A couple artists on this track that I think you haven't reacted to them yet, that I think you would enjoy reacting to, Harry Belafonte and The Pointer Sisters.

[@debramoore7513]

Top artists in the world in one room with all egos left at the door!! I get so emotional watching this song! I’m pretty sure artists today couldn’t put their differences aside to do something like this …. And possess the talent either!! You guys are great!! My favorite is Stevie Wonder, Cindy Lauper, & Ray Charles. Shout out to the great Tina Turner!!

[@rockerforlife194]

I remember it very well. Was in my late 20's I believe.

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[@AriesFiyah]

Jai, THAT HAIR!! You are gorgeous with or without that color but girl, it looks fire. I'm always sending you and Half some love, beautiful!

[@reneeland5071]

Africa was experiencing a drought... people were dying.. this was recorded right after an awards show while all the artist were in one place.. all proceeds went to aid for Africa... to help feed them

[@theNOVEMBERman1116]

I was a child when i first heard this and liked to sing along but didn't understand how powerful it was until i got older🎶🔥🎶

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i wish it was still the 80s. best decade ever for music and lots of other reasons

[@laurakali6522]

Check out another great song about social change called “Ain’t Gonna Play Sun City”. About Apartheid in South Africa and musicians who were boycotting at the time. And of course Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas….

[@karlsmith2570]

They should also check the Metal bands collaboration as "Hear'N'Aid" with their song "We're Stars"

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I remember when this came out. I love it. i was 15 when this came out.. Your hair looks great jai!! I'm glad your sister is feeling better. Love y'all❤

[@CDO1113]

This was recorded in 1985…pre-Whitney. Otherwise, no doubt she’d be there! You should watch the remake with more current artists for Haiti and compare. Nothing beats the original, but they definitely put their own spin on it :)

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

Whitney Houston was signed in 1983 by Clive Davis. She was not yet famous as she would turn out to be "a legend". Her first album hadn't been released. No one knows if she had been asked and had pryer commitments. We are the World was suddenly thrown together in a matter of days in response of USA for Africa. Actor Harry Belefonte' saw a British version of a record fundraiser and approached Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. That's when they planned to record the song the night of the AMA'S (down the street from the recording studio) to guarantee the artist would be available. The rest is history!

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BEST....... SONG........EVER!!!

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If you look close there is a tear in Bruce Springsteen’s eye.

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This performance & production/editing shows the musical power of the group as a whole chorus and, in each solo line, the singer performs it in his or her unique way. It's beautiful. So many huge talents in one room. People were humble -- some big names didn't get solos, but wanted to be in the chorus anyway. "Leave your ego at the door" was the motto.

[@simplybubbles7448]

You guys should react to the We are the world the Haiti one it’s not better then this but definitely impacting also

[@dks6714]

I remember when this was first aired. I am crying right now cause I see all of the performer who have since passed.

[@bambamnj]

Dionne Warwick, Whitney's cousin, sings the part "Send them your heart" and duets with Willie Nelson. Most likely Whitney had not become famous enough at the time this was recorded. In many interviews and documentaries regarding the making of "We Are the World", it is said that there was limited space, so decisions had to be made. They were of course looking for artists who were popular (at that time) and some artists just weren't able to change their schedules to participate. Other artists (like Prince or he who was previously known as Prince) couldn't put aside their egos and so had to be left out. I still don't understand how some people got into the room but I am sure at least some of it had to do with relationships. Harry Bellefonte (he is seen standing on the top row next to Dan Aykroyd) was the one who had the original idea to do "We Are the World". He was inspired by British artist, who had done "Do They Know It's Christmas" the previous year. Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers (who are close friends) were the first two artists asked and agreed to participate. The first recording session took place in Kenny Rogers private studios. They brought in Stevie Wonder to add Star power to the project and also Quincy Jones to handle the production. Quincy was able to talk to Michael Jackson, who was very enthusiastic for the project and told Lionel Richie that he wanted to be involved in the writing of the song.

[@mommahope5844]

This song was played around the world at the same exact time on radio stations everywhere! It was absolutely amazing and I will never forget it!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@foley15136]

First, Quincy is genius. Second, back then we were doing pretty good with coming together more. There were problems for sure, but things were improving until millennials and zoomers arrived and trashed all of the progress. Fire was stoked up and each group was told that the other hated them. It’s going to take generations to get back to the good progress that we were making in the 80’s and 90’s. Sorry to be a little negative, but I grew up in that era and loved the progress. At my school, we elected the very first black girl to be our prom queen. We were so proud of that. I know that doesn’t mean all problems were solved, but we were all getting closer and it breaks my heart to see all of that improvement is gone.

[@tanyapearcy2524]

it was reported that there was a sign at the door that said something about leaving their egos outside. Or something like that. The lady in front that you thought was Whitney, was actually Sheila E.

[@sparklyorchid]

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[@Gen_X_Rosey]

This song and video were done over several hours in one night after the Grammy Awards, I think in 1984 or '85. Some of the artists had to come in to add adlibs and whatnot. James Ingram, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and probably Bruce Springsteen came in to add more vocals to the song. There is a whole documentary on it and you can find it on KZbin. At the time, Whitney wasn't as huge a star as the other legends in the room. She was still a new artist. I can't believe I remember when Whitney Houston was just starting out!