THIS IS AMAZING! U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video) REACTION

[@allanjones1680]

That duet between Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen is KILLER....!!!!

[@scottgelb2650]

I couldn't possibly choose an absolute favorite part of the performance but this is absolutely one of my favorites. The interplay of their two very different voices is powerful. Kudos to whoever set that up.

[@joeybigler9413]

@@scottgelb2650 obviously Dan Aykroyd being in the house is the best part.

[@scottgelb2650]

@@joeybigler9413 Should have had him harmonizing with Harry Belafonte.

[@darkwolf1202]

and Cindy's part was just WOW.

[@superstrigoi]

The duet we didn't know we needed lol

[@rhhfayetteville]

Conductor • Quincy Jones 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

[@headbangingmama8907]

Thank you 💟 for the list of these beautiful singers. So amazing wasn't it! 😁

[@Str8Homah]

Everyone always forgets these guys.... “We Are the World” Instrumentalists David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums

[@brianorzel1873]

Back in the 1980's, there was a great famine in Africa. The singers were the biggest stars at that time. Some of those huge stars didn't even get solos and they were still happy to participate.

[@SueK51]

They were all told to leave their egos at the door, Brian. And they all did.

[@TheKyrix82]

If only Prince could have gotten his head out of his ass for five minutes to be a part of it. Well, on a lighter note, Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder threatened to drive everyone home if they didn't nail this in one take

[@Notokaygurl]

Unfortunately you could not do the same today because of all the egos and entitlement!!

[@TheKyrix82]

@@Notokaygurl Except you could, because they did, which just proves you're an ignorant little idiot who's so blinded by nostalgia you're incapable of actually experiencing the world. Congratulations, you failed.

[@crystanick2697]

@@TheKyrix82 except that was in 2010. It'd be a pain in the ass finding enough people with todays "musicians"

[@superstrigoi]

The 80's was the best decade ever. I was a teenager when this came out..it still makes me so happy. RIP to those we've lost since then

[@TheJohnnywbred]

It’s hard to fathom how long ago this was. I remember it like yesterday.

[@lonedinosaur13]

Me too

[@travisrussell9166]

Me too

[@ValerieBoyco]

I still have the 45.

[@superstrigoi]

Me too

[@chadblackburn6137]

Recorded the special on VHS (still got it )

[@scottgelb2650]

Doesn't matter if I've already watched this video today. If I see it in my feed I feel compelled to watch it again. The talent in that room was the soundtrack of my youth. I was 25 years old when it came out. I still tear up every time I watch it.

[@LadyGator1983]

Me too!!!!

[@Mckatt2]

Me too’!!

[@LtFrankDrebin100]

Two absolute GOATS Harry Belafonte and Queen Bette Midler didn’t even get a bar. They were just chilling on the chorus and loving life.

[@bethshadid2087]

Harry is the reason this was actually done

[@bryansproles2879]

And it's hard to recognize him, but the guy next to Harry Belafonte is the actor Dan Aykroyd (of Ghostbusters and SNL fame.)

[@panda9144]

@@bryansproles2879 Dan was one-of the Blues Brothers along with the late John Belushi

[@ImmortalBroken]

Sometimes I wonder if Kim Carnes felt silly with her two whole solo words, but then I figure she turned around and saw Bette Midler was in the chorus and felt pretty damn okay about it lol.

[@ronniebritt182]

Ummm and some guy named smokey

[@fitzgivesfits1]

You guessed it! This took place at Kenny Rogers' Hollywood recording studio. On the front door there was a written sign that said, "Check your egos at the door". The song was written on the spot by Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie and Quincy Jones arranged the music. Harry Belafonte was the one who thought of this and had his agent contact the agents of the other artists. Michael was the first call they made and the others jumped on board. Kenny Rogers was the only one who had a studio big enough to fit everyone. They stayed up until about 3am recording the song.

[@msdrema01]

.Didn't this also take place right after the AMAs?

[@spectrelead]

@@msdrema01 Yes, it did.

[@NathanVeenstra]

MJ and Lionel Richie wrote this and as you can see Quincy Jones was the conductor and producer. Truly a star studded cast this.

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

The star power in this can never be matched!!!!

[@geoffmason7215]

apparently there was a sign outside before everybody came in saying leave your egos at the door...and they did and created ..magic

[@BerishStarr]

@CLester Apparently he said no because he thought the song was horrible. Others say he said no because he didn't get lead :P

[@Tessie46255]

I loved how much you loved this song!

[@bethhowton2719]

Every one of them should be on your list. Enjoy

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

This song was EVERYTHING when it came out, your 💯 right about that. It did bring everyone to together, we even had “Hands Across America” soon after, where people gathered in each state and made a human chain across the US. It was a really fabulous time for unity. I was a kid but it’s one of my fondest memories to have been a part of that ♥️

[@ozymandiaspbs]

My school was part of the Hands Across America, too. It was amazing! We sang "We Are the World" while standing across the parking lot of our school.

[@mightyea]

Hands across America is so inspirational.

[@jolenewitzel7919]

The guy with the mustache is Lionel Richie. We all got involved when this came out.

[@cmsmith1973]

Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote this song to raise money for famine in Africa. I loved this. Artists used to come together like this all the time to help people in need. Awesome times. I miss the 80’s

[@GodschoiceInMusic]

I remember this like I was yesterday when it was televized, I was 8. Times sure have changed.

[@pambarab5506]

When this came out, every radio station in the US played it. It was amazing. Rock stations, country stations, pop stations... they all played it.

[@MsLuvmusic81]

There was a famine in the Wollo region of Ethiopia; you can find the full creation of this in the documentary on KZbin

[@joycevelazquez2833]

You have had the best reaction that I've seen so far. I really enjoyed it, it cracked me up and made want to hug you.

[@chrispruett81]

Very real!! 1985 was a special year!! I remember when this song came out....magical!

[@JohnToddTheOriginal]

HEY! Where is the Auto-Tune? Oh, wait, back then they had talent!

[@touchstoneaf]

This was huge. I remember walking around the playground as a little kid singing it and crying

[@nickmasuen1859]

I not only have found a lot, and I mean a LOT, of people who have done reactions to this song, here in the U.S, no matter the age, race, sex, etc..., and each time they loved it but I have also found that a lot of other people and places that have redone this song, some with just kids from a different country singing at a community get together, another with young posable up and coming singers, and because of covid-19 I saw one that had singers and instrument players all from NY while in lockdown that put a video together by videoing themselves, sending that video to the editor, and the editor putting the videos together into one video, and those are just a few of them. So even though this song came out in 85 and at the time its purpose was to help with what was going on in Africa. It has not fallen off of getting the word out, that we as humans need to help each other, no matter who we are, and no matter who needs the help at their time of despair. After all "We Are The World".

[@NathanVeenstra]

Now MJ, Ray Charles, Al Jarreau and James Ingram all passed away in the past 20 years. 😢

[@NeptuneLady1957]

And Kenny Rogers, June Pointer

[@ShannyShan20]

🙏💔

[@GodschoiceInMusic]

Kenny rogers and a few more as well, sadly.

[@Snyper1405]

Too sad for words 😭

[@susanricketts8916]

This song came out when I was in junior high. BEST SONG EVER!

[@bigjay123]

Lionel Ritchie from American Idol. It was a charity to help feed Africa. And they played it simultaneously around the world.

[@karenlangham24]

Awesome reaction!!!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@ToniM10]

Dude in the moustache.. Lol... Lionel Richie..2DAY ONE OF THE COACHES ON.. American Idol!!!... Along with Katy Perry and Luke Bryan....Lol O. It WAS a charity for the famine in Africa in the mid 80s.... ✌❤😎🇺🇸🙏🌍👍👍

[@michaelpatske788]

.....and so we ALL must lend a helping hand. Because if you just believe....

[@sharon8015]

All of these artists spanned from the 50s '60s '70s and '80s this is our greatest generation of artists on one stage for one song and it has not been done since

[@cindycarey5800]

The UK did their versions of live aid for Africa and the band that stole the show at wembley stadium was queen. Just a suggestion that you should check that out also it is Epic🔥🔥

[@alewisenator]

That performance by Queen was totally epic.

[@cathyortiz1280]

Canada did too.

[@TheMkarr]

There was a short time in the, 80's when everyone was together ! It's true !

[@fawnebrown4619]

You recognized Steve Perry (Journey)! Even if you don't know anyone, the talent of each artist and their distinctively different styles is undeniable. Which makes this song a once in a lifetime event.

[@teresamcclendon9029]

❤️❤️❤️This is when America 🇺🇸 was Great!!💯❤️✅

[@clarakam3858]

There is a video on you tube on how they make it ..look for it..you will find it. This was a song wrote by Mickel and Lionel for helping Africa

[@jasonturner8509]

Bob Geldoff started all this off firstly by writing Do They Know Its Christmas Time (Feed The World) and then organising Concerts around the world called Live Aid. Also had Comic Relief and Sport Aid. Sir Bob Geldoff, singer with The Boomtown Rats....

[@warre1]

Bob wrote it with Midge Ure of Ultravox. Midge also mixed the song and help organize recording it. I personally hate when Geldolf got all the publicity and even knighthood am Midge was overlooked.

[@TheDarkhorse1947]

At last,someone realises the history behind all these songs. I do get tired listening to americans going on about this as if it was the only one ever made.

[@debramoore7513]

Never was a time that so many LEGENDS were in one room!! 💥 And, it’s time to stand together & sing again to bring the world together! 🎶💫🎶💫🎶

[@Island2DaBay]

You said it right. They set aside their egos. They are legends In one room. Sing as one and unified for a great cause. This video always brings tears to my eyes. This song brings peace especially during these troubled times. Peace my braddah🤙🏼

[@reneechavarria4554]

The Greatest GOATS of 80s and in music 🎶 in one song

[@chrisworster2859]

So many gone now. This song had such a HUGE impact on the world...on music. I remember when it was released....

[@MigPlz91LivestreamOnly]

I thought to myself "This man recognized Hall and Oates?" This man knows good music and great musicians. This song is the crown jewel of music collaborators.

[@reneechavarria4554]

I'm pretty sure everyone was 🌟 struck of Ray Charles even MJ Stevie Wonder because they look up to him respect 🔥

[@lunarodriguez7590]

Yes, I think Stevie has a song called Uncle Ray dedicated to Mr Charles

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

***SINGERS IN ORDER*** LIONEL RICHIE STEVY WONDER PAUL SIMON KENNY ROGERS JAMES INGRAM TINA TURNER BILLY JOEL MICHAEL JACKSON DIANNA ROSS DEON WARWICK WILLY NELSON AL GERO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN KENNY LOGINS STEVE PERRY DARYLE HALL MICHAEL JACKSON HUEY LEWIS CINDY LAUPER KIM KARNS CHORUS BOB DYLAN CHORUS RAY CHARLES DUO ( STEVY WONDER & BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ) CHORUS JAMES INGRAM RAY CHARLES There were other greats also in this video such as Smokey Robinson, John Oats, THE JACKSON FIVE including Latoya Jackson, The POINTER SISTERS, Bet Mitle, Dan Akryoid, and a few others.

[@monicag75]

I was 10 years old when this was released. I’ve listened to it ever since. It was so big, I was in the 5th grade and our elementary school sang it for our small town for donations and one class got to sing it every year in the end of school talent show. That was 1985 and the last time I remember it used in the talent show was was 1993 the year I graduated. It’s timeless and I still get chills every single time 😍

[@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** 💗

[@erickawatford4975]

When this song first dropped, they played it simultaneously on every radio station. That has never happened for any other song EVER. I was 15 when I witnessed this greatness, and I still have the vinyl album.

[@byroncrump4431]

Every singer on this song is a legend

[@geobar2254]

I love your reactions!!!! The best of the best! :D

[@ankra12]

I remember this well 😻 So many iconic artists.

[@poosala8821]

The face you recognized was Lionel Richie from the Commodores.

[@jesrush]

Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, Hall and Oates, Kim Karnes, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News, Bob Dylan, all of the Jackson’s, Stevie, Diana Ross, so many...

[@reneechavarria4554]

Even Michael Jackson sister the other one in it number of others

[@RandomPau]

@@reneechavarria4554 Latoya Jackson. Too bad Janet couldn't make it. I don't know if any of Michael's brothers are missing, looks like all of them. Have to check a list somewhere.

[@reneechavarria4554]

@@RandomPau true just world of mouth seeing other comments others reactions people guessing all Jacksons saying few Jackson 5 it's confusing

[@Salty_Groot]

It's really hard to believe that there's people out there that don't know this song. Cheers to you bud.

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

Outstanding reaction bro. All of them came together to raise money for Africa. Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie (mustache man) came together and wrote this song is no time and Quincy Jones produce and directed it. When this came out it was at the top of the charts for a long time and it won 3 Grammys. This one was made in 1985 and a remake was done in 2010 for the damages done Haiti. It was great also with another set of stars.

[@kareng4658]

So powerful! Every time I watch this it makes me happy.

[@magnoliads2547]

Back than there still was that feeling of "togetherness"! To do something for others without earning a cent, because everything they earned with that song got into a fond for helping the people in Africa back than. Nowerdays the Artists really want to help, they want to change the world, but it's not going to work... because they are trying on theire own! For the record: USA vor Africa doesn't stand for the United States but for "United Support of Artists“! And back in the 80th they raised about $63 Million for humanitarian causes in Africa.

[@renee176]

They were all together because a music award show was held earlier and they were there so it was the perfect opportunity to get them together on the song.

[@korybeavers6528]

There was a drought in Africa and millions were starving, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte and Kenny Rogers were a few others

[@foxonrunspotoneverywhere795]

Was in.my teens when this came out. It's beautiful. Again, thank you for your honest opinion. ✌️❤️

[@sabinerobinson3198]

Your reaction said it all. You are the world, you are the children now.

[@Greecosoph]

It was Harry Belafonte's idea; he wanted to raise money for the victims of the famine in Ethiopia in 1984-1985. He commissioned Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson to write the song and the producer Ken Collar to do everything else... without Harry Belafonte this song wouldn't exist...Harry Belafonte Singer, actor, producer and civil rights activist A hero in so many ways!!!! he wanted to help, do something, he had this urge...he was one of the greatest civil rights activist in the United States... It's unbelievable how much good he did...Harry Belafonte - “Sing Your Song” (2011) a biographical documentary about his life...a must see!!! ( Watch on KZbin - Harry Belafonte - Sing Your Song (2011) - HD (1080p) ) I will think of him until my last breath...Rest In Peace Mr. Harry Belafonte

[@demarcuswitten9723]

They was starving in Africa due to a drought. I was a teenager when this song came out and yes the world rallied to help them. It was so bad, like the song said there was people dieing

[@RE-bg9ds]

It was a fund raiser to feed people in Africa

[@hongfang2508]

You got it. This was part of an Africa charity effort.

[@elbeto7750]

This is an icon to gather so much quality of voices together 👂💕👏👏👏👏

[@GJH1010]

They worked all night after the Grammy awards, the making of video is cool. They sang Day-o to honor Harry Belafonte

[@garywilliams2188]

There's another one from this time, which came a year before this, it's called, Do They Know It's Christmas. Which has alot of artist of the time.

[@NeptuneLady1957]

You know the face..Lionel Ritchie (dude with the moustache)!

[@cliffhodge6167]

Glad you liked it. I also was floored by the number of great musicians that chose to participate. The legendary Bob Dylan was there and you will really enjoy Rainy Day Women. Try a little of Mustang Sally and In the Midnight Hour by that wicked Mr Pickett

[@dannydoc1969]

On leaving the session, each one was asked who they were most excited to meet. The hands down winner, Bob Dylan.

[@Isleofskye]

My Village in Scotland is so poor, The Ethiopian people held a Rock Concert For Charity.....for us...

[@User2718218]

One day, when the US is devastated by a massive hurricane, the Africans will have to get together and send aid to the United States. That will be the day that Africa finally arrives.

[@Sissysuez]

One of thee best songs in all the world this will never be forgotten it's magical it's beautiful and the people that didn't care about anything else but coming together to Save people not just in Africa cause it brought the world together simply amazing touches my heart every time I hear it God bless the people we need this love and togetherness more then ever right now thank you for your beautiful reaction!! Peace and love brother let's keep it alive!!!!

[@rickmacicari9934]

What a lot of people don't know is this was recorded live right after the Oscars across the street from the event, Michael Jackson Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie asked anybody who wanted to be involved to come across the street.

[@magnetmac1]

It wasn't recorded live. The video above consists of a lot of "takes" edited and compiled as one. Have u even seen the making of this video? It takes just one shot (and no editing) to make a live recording.

[@jillk368]

'That face': Lionel Richie - co-wrote the song and is also a legend. In this recording, even the chorus is full of legends (no solos): Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, The Pointer Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Dan Akroyd. Quite a show. Just an incredible show. It was to raise money to send relief to countries in Africa that were going through a famine at the time. They raised over $60 million. Loved your reaction.

[@headbangingmama8907]

WOW HAZE! Can't believe you did a reaction to this! I remember seeing this in TV when I was younger. I was just simply blowin away and I loved this song! Such a collaboration of amazing people singing this, it brought tears to my eyes! Love your reaction HB! You are fire as hell! Thanks for doing this song! God bless you 🙏😜😜😜

[@otisroseboro2837]

Like seeing your reaction to this song

[@bethshadid2087]

The great Harry Belefonte wanted to do something along his philanthropy lines to help Africa especially Ethiopia that was going thru a biblical proportion famine. This and the one that started it Band Aid "Do they know it's Christmas" garnered millions for this cause.

[@annejohnston2193]

Its very real sweety & I told ya some names , money for ppl of Africa

[@syroco]

You really should listen to the entire discography of every artist that was given a solo on this track.

[@helenmalina799]

Amazing,the talent that was in that room,we will never forget....We Are The World,still gives me goosebumps...I loved your reaction.

[@denisewelden9568]

If you are stuck on one genre of music, you are missing out on other genre's. I grew up in the 80's as a teen so I knew all of them, but my main genre is country. But there are so many artists in this video. You should learn all of them because they believed in the message!! It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million copies, it is the eighth best-selling physical single of all time.

[@guiltyofprolix]

This was one of my favorite reactions. You don't need to know everyone to appreciate the quality. Kudos for knowing several of them, especially Hall and Oates. Not common for your age.

[@shannonwhite3721]

I remember they let us sit out of gym class so we could hear the debut on the radio. How could I have known as a little jr high kid that this would be such an iconic, impact on the world 😊❤️

[@SARA-11-1]

Awesome, love the message and reaction! Keep fighting the good fight, thank you!

[@susanlawens3776]

The Pointer Sisters and Harry Belafonte you haven't reacted to yet. I recommend The Pointer Sisters "I'm So Excited" and Harry Belafonte "Jump in the Line".

[@jillk368]

If you're gonna check out Belafonte (lots to watch and see and know of him) - - but this is something I've not seen anyone else react to. In the 1970s he made an appearance on the Muppet Show and sang a song called 'Day-O' (the Banana Boat Song) with the Muppets. It's so funny and so good. Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hl6XqaydabWIY7c

[@judgildea]

Ultimate All Star compilation of artists...spend a few weeks and learn them all! Outstanding...

[@poolhall9632]

If you’re heart doesn’t move for Stevie & Bruce. You’re dead.

[@68pointbreak]

The greatest all together. Sad some are gone

[@brianfisher6165]

Lionel Richie before his solo career was in a a fantastic group called the Commodores!!!🎼👍🎵👌🎶✌️

[@kharma7755]

this came out when I was 9... It was a HUGE deal at the time... this kinda made me miss the 80s a bit

[@cathyhodges8613]

This is showing my age, but I had a We Are the World maternity shirt when this came out.

[@MrsCRN_esq]

Mannnn, Gen X, we are so lucky. I had the whole documentary of this on VHS back in the day. I played it over and over.

[@kellyanderson7624]

Everyone gets excited when MJ comes on

[@jadenspare]

this was like an all star game for music 😭

[@mtsula]

In the above video is Al Jarreau. React to his hit songs/music video "Mornin".

[@llschnitz]

ICYMI The whole Jackson family, Smokey Robinson, Pointer Sisters all in the chorus.

[@PopularMonsterUSA]

You should also watch the Making of this video. It’s awesome to watch them rehearse, etc.

[@LCB-gz8cz]

MJ - my baby

[@annejohnston2193]

Bruce , Kenny , yup steve

[@onlyme114]

Back when music was love not ego. ALL of these people are SUPERSTARS that came together for love.

[@TheKyrix82]

And yet, Prince couldn't put his own ego aside to be a part of it. Don't pretend that ego didn't exist back then

[@TheDivayenta]

Big fundraiser for the famine in Ethiopia back then. They all came together. Megastars.

[@thebiscuitscraps]

The best reaction yet...and I have watched a lot of them! 😊