USA For Africa - We Are The World | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@gopmomof2]

You did a great job of identifying them! I haven't seen this in a long time either. Some you didn't name were James Ingram, Bette Miller, one of the Pointer Sisters(I think that was June), Latoya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Huey Lewis, Kim Carnes(the two by Lauper),

[@nightbird1314]

Huey Lewis and Kim Carnes are with Cindy. And yes thats Bob Dylan. I haven't seen this in years....my glasses are foggy.

[@Asylum505]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@davenunyabusiness4893]

Does anyone else think this is video is almost like a crescendo of all the react videos Jamel has done? The recognition and realization while he was watching this was great.

[@OverandOutChief1]

This was great! In keeping with the season, check out Band Aid's "Do They Know Its Christmas" to see the list of stars that come out to sing that classic.

[@timothysteele1963]

The 1980s,.....the last decade for quality music.

[@nicolasrage666]

Steve Perry's part always give's me chills. He had one of the more powerful rock voices in that lineup. Springsteen's parts were raw and hit hard too. Him trading off with Stevie was great. Would have enjoyed Perry and MJ trading off solos too. Great contrasting styles.

[@vanijeni]

Love that part too! 'Woaaah, theres a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives.'

[@phoneguytim8231]

Anyone else nod at the screen when he asked "Is that Bob Dylan"?

[@PINKTOES5150]

Yes I did

[@fernandoperezpliegoo.8763]

me

[@ginabeanavideos9235]

I did

[@tgh1972]

no, but i said "yeah, it is" lol

[@thegayone1911]

Yep

[@Greecosoph2]

The idea for the song came from Harry Belafonte, who was looking for music for a benefit concert. In December 1984, he contacted manager Ken collar, who offered access to numerous stars. ----"My fame obliges me to fight for social justice and, more importantly, for peace." ―Harry Belafonte

[@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm]

Did you have another comment on this thread? I recognize the misspelling of Ken Kragen. Anyway, he was inspired by the Band Aid project who released a Christmas song earlier that month. That was a supergroup of British pop stars including Boy George, Bono, George Michael and many others

[@AdamStanley1337]

Cindy Lauper really knew how to get your attention. She nailed her part.

[@Sarah_Gravydog316]

she's the best omg

[@jonathanh2o621]

Cindi really knows how to have FUN!

[@meriannestoneback7436]

I also think Huey Lewis killed it before her. He took Prince's solo and was a bit terrified. ❤

[@burns1210]

There's a 10 minute video on KZbin of Cyndi doing her line over and over. MJ and Huey are exactly the same over and over, and she's all over the place.

[@davidelswick6660]

We'll never see a talent pool like that again.

[@trajano777]

Damn right and it is a crying shame.

[@patricklarry6645]

You can say that again!

[@arnodobler1096]

so true so much chills

[@chetthomas9995]

It took the king of pop to pull this off!!

[@themoviedealers]

The only thing they needed was a Beatle...there were three of them at that time...

[@marsanchez2500]

As a 50 year old man , watching this, I tear up knowing that he his much love existed in the world. I think it would do wonders to re release this Now

[@shinjireference3568]

The Stevie and Bruce duet always gave me goosebumps

[@SassyIndian]

A duet nobody thought they needed. ❤❤❤

[@kittylynnlpn]

I am pretty positive that was Kim Carnes and Huey Lewis that was singing with Cyndi Lauper. Kim Carnes sings a beautiful song called Betty Davis eyes that you should check out. Huey Lewis and the news sang the theme song to the movie back to the future and had a lot of amazing songs. I would love for you to react to Huey Lewis and the news, some songs are if this is it, I want a new drug, heart of rock ‘n’ roll, Hip to be square, Heart and soul. Some of the best music and definitely best videos of the 1980s

[@ezzieshapiro]

Yes Kim and Huey

[@robertsantana5938]

She sings an even more beautiful song called “ more love” check that one out

[@matthewmarois235]

Also Its A Heartache..like that one

[@jeanettegallagher4737]

Yeah I agree-pretty sure that was Kim Carnes....

[@stoned-soup]

@@matthewmarois235 I believe It's a Heartache was Bonnie Tyler, but their voices were very similar...

[@MikeCookMusic]

In this order: 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 John Oates Quincy Jones La Toya Jackson Bob Dylan Anita Pointer Harry Belafonte Dan Aykroyd Ray Charles Bette Midler Jeffrey Osborne Lindsey Buckingham Ruth Pointer June Pointer Marlon Jackson Tito Jackson Jackie Jackson Mario Cipollina Sean Hopper Johnny Colla Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sheila E. Bob Geldof Smokey Robinson Produced By: Craig Golin Quincy Jones Howard G. Malley

[@stoned-soup]

Nice work and thank you.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Jon Anderson was up there too.

[@queenero777]

Marlon? looks like Randy

[@22kiki22]

James Ingram! Thanks

[@MikeCookMusic]

@@stoned-soup No Problem... simple Search on Google...

[@FreakDaMIghet]

This was the Avengers of the 80's. Such an epic crossover.

[@babaejr]

Absolutely fam

[@TonyDracon]

nah

[@BigDaleT]

Pairing Stevie with The Boss was just genius.

[@janealdworth4341]

with all the hatred going on, this should be re-released

[@cameranmanner4701]

You'll have fox and OAN and News Max shitting all over it to keep us divided and keep the hate money flowing.

[@JudyCL]

I AGEE for all mankind

[@christineoneal666]

@@cameranmanner4701 Nope...That would be BSNBC and Communist News Network.

[@cameranmanner4701]

@@christineoneal666 I agree, my mistake. Those were Nazi news outlets I mentioned.

[@mdooms76]

Hatred will always exist...change yourself and be respectful to those around you. That's our part.

[@williammarcy4645]

And not to be forgotten , Harry Belafonte in the back row .

[@carriechilders4416]

Next to Dan Aykroyd 😁

[@angier5775]

How DID Dan end up there?? 😆🤷🏻‍♀️

[@dalenikolitch6743]

Yes!!! Thank u😎 beautiful singer💖

[@ClickToPreview]

@@angier5775 just in case ghosts showed up, they wouldn't have to call anyone.

[@metalmedic7211]

amen

[@midnightrose2127]

Dear God...STEVE PERRY'S VOICE!

[@charlesthorndike2702]

The consummate voice. I'm blown away every time I hear his part.

[@falagar1929]

it made me cry

[@charlesthorndike2702]

Wish he had a longer part in the song

[@midnightrose2127]

@@charlesthorndike2702 Or at least more than one part!

[@DB_Cooper.]

@@charlesthorndike2702 hard to split the work with this talent.

[@WmGood]

What a lineup??????? Man, there are no words for this. The first and last time sooooo much talent was in one single room!!!!!!!!!

[@MichaelDavis-bj2bs]

And Dan Aykroyd just chilling in the back.

[@gfbumble]

Who else ya gonna call? 👻

[@karenthorpe6380]

And Harry Belafonte beside Dan.

[@foots-qt4pk]

Which is exactly what one does when your standing beside Harry Belafonte! lol1

[@joeday4293]

It drove me nuts when this song came out that I couldn't figure out who the nerdy guy in the back with the glasses was. Holy cow, it's Elwood Blues!

[@EJKest2019]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gabesam1145]

No one talks about Steve Perry's part (after Loggins). He sounds like an angel

[@bobbiehowder2352]

Amen!

[@niltonsancha9271]

Yes indeed

[@brynneholt1990]

Pretty much everyone talks about his part. No one talks about one of my favorite sounds - James Ingram’s howl - mostly because it’s done off camera. 😆

[@charobarnes2215]

Steve Perry is an Angel! ❤️💖❤️

[@dubistdaslicht9314]

Well I repeat the Steve Perry part for at least 10 Times before I continue to watch the Video (everytime I'm watching it) 😁❤ so, no worries 😉

[@a2zme]

When Ray Charles starts singing the entire world just opens up .. incredible.

[@hallieharker4384]

I know! He just came on in there and TOOK OVER!!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@tomf3150]

Ray Charles is a planetary legend.

[@dankress9529]

When Ray starts singing I almost cry. Lol

[@thelittlemrs]

He's everything ❤

[@marshallmullins5280]

The man sang it into your very soul!!! No one like Ray, God rest soul!!!

[@ZuluHD94]

Mannnn, james ingram was so underrated. love that dudes voice

[@TheDivayenta]

Watch him live with Michael McDonald from the show, Michael McDonald and Friends, sing Yah Mo B There and Maria together.

[@erikas3337]

Yes!! Awesome voice !

[@kayblock-bourghs8285]

I totally agree with you. Love James Ingram's voice!

[@donjackson5522]

I had hope for my brutha Jamel. But alas, I have yet to find a reactor who recognizes James Ingram. But props, he knew Al Jarreau!

[@vanessareedhawaiinani]

💯

[@le7669]

Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes Huey Lewis - Power of Love singing w Cyndy

[@Asylum505]

Cyndi 🤗

[@ffjsb]

Huey and Kim also had a hit duet, "Don't fall in love with a dreamer".

[@editmixandgroove]

Prince was meant to do it but dropped out last minute so Huey Lewis did the line instead!

[@gregoryvanderpas4176]

@@editmixandgroove I never knew that.

[@GrandRoyal44]

Bette Davis Eyes. Couldn’t agree more.

[@nyrockchicxx]

Everybody who could sing naturally--no auto tune.

[@espenespevalen4446]

After Kenny Rogers, the late James Ingram

[@manuelmartinez480]

I did not know he passed. I’m a little sad

[@johnkendall6558]

@@manuelmartinez480 I forgot

[@paulconnell1271]

What a beautiful voice.

[@paulconnell1271]

If you love Michael MacDonald you should react to his duet with James Ingram, Ya Mo B There.

[@jp3813]

@@paulconnell1271 The OP isn't the one who mentioned McDonald. lol

[@rosecordova3597]

Quincy Jones said leave your egos at the door. They were legends already when they all came together. I still get chills when I here this song. What a better time to play it.

[@miguelmory7472]

The greatest thing for me is that everyone sung their part with their own style.

[@midnightrose2127]

Steve Perry gave me chills!

[@profanepersonality]

Fits the spirit of the song, perfectly.

[@lucy661000]

Absolutely I can listen to this and identity each voice helluva collaboration RIP to the one's who are in rock n roll heaven

[@oldskoolloversholloway8334]

that goes to the Genius of Mr Quincy Jones...AKA...THE DUDE...HE put the voices/duos together... AWESOME!!

[@averykitsch]

Especially bob dylan

[@ryanmccain1158]

Many youngsters don't realize this was all A-level talent at the time. You will never see that much talent come together for one day under one roof ever again. There is a great doc here on KZbin about the event. Lovely.

[@laineyb7708]

I enjoyed watching the documentary so much!

[@masanga9150]

So true 👍

[@kellycurtiss1163]

And they had to turn away alot of singers that wanted to be there but there was no room in the studio for all the people that wanted to be there.

[@Rogier7305]

Still A-Level today imho. I mean.....which artists would you line up today to do this?

[@highluxpotato810]

A bunch of talent under one roof nowadays is just 20 people ages 17 to 25 who move weirdly, do terrible lip sync and have the same goddamn fashion style (a literally fucking blonde bush for a haircut)

[@Seti1121]

The amount of talent here is pure crazy.

[@gmollster]

There was also a ton of talent in the choir that didn't get solos: Lindsey Buckingham, Bette Midler, Harry Bellafonte to name a few.

[@Rocky-N-Angel]

Amount of talent in this room is UNMATCHED!!! I challenge anyone to argue that especially on ............ well anything honestly.

[@billcross9508]

A lot of talent, but Ray and Stevie are head and shoulders the best ever. They put it over the top

[@taowaycamino4891]

I bet there was good security in that place that day.

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@taowaycamino4891 Getting them all into the studio on the same day/night without creating a paparazzi explosion was as huge an accomplishment as the song itself.

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

Once Upon a Time, when we all gave a shit about each other... Man what a great song. I had forgotten there were so many superstars singing together. Kind of saddens me but I don't think we've done anything remotely like this since. I think I was 8 years old when this came out.

[@dougdelaney3514]

I love the purity of Stevie Wonder with the grit of Bruce Springsteen. Brilliant

[@kevinbarberio5143]

Every time I hear Steve Perry's voice I get chills!!

[@durneygirl]

Can you believe Tina Turner is 81 today? She looks amazing today and years ago

[@seanmackey8552]

Fast forward to 2024. Rip Miss Tina. Almost a year now.

[@ymceryt]

What a talented lady!

[@loliveriii]

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!

[@wilson0213]

Why post the time stamps lol

[@TomLloyd-18]

@@wilson0213 obviously so one can ID the name with the singer . . . . DUH!

[@wilson0213]

@@TomLloyd-18 But the time stamps aren't synced to this video lmao, and if it;s for the person reacting then there will be someone who commented this on the original video. Dumb shit

[@ChefBarb58]

THE PURPOSE... THEY ALL CAME TOGETHER NO MATTER THE CREED❤

[@haraldgjerde]

Whitney Huston was in the back with sunglases.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

The talent in the 80s were just insane. Just another level.

[@pdamn1975]

The group represents the 50's through '80's.

[@bingbongproductions5569]

No such thing as auto tune, if you can’t really sing as Simon Cowell would say “Leave”

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@bingbongproductions5569 damn straight

[@sheilashipman2652]

No! Damn. . . Auto-tone shit! Real voices!!!

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@sheilashipman2652 exactly

[@darrenmacdonald1499]

This was the American answer to "Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid. That was the European group started by Bob Geldof from The Boomtown Rats, who also played the role of Pink in Pink Floyd's The Wall movie. I suggest you check that one out too. Thanks.

[@Timmayytoo]

Yeah, I was trying to remember what that was called. I think it's a better song.

[@frankcoulson7706]

Love the boomtown rats

[@darrenmacdonald1499]

@@frankcoulson7706 We need to get on Jamel to react to "I Don't Like Mondays".

[@TheRedWaltz24]

Yeah, a far better song than this song; a Christmas standard at this point.

[@Vyerachka]

Yes, Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas" was the better song, and the first big group for charity song, and the story of how it was pulled together, with people volunteering their time and resources, and artists flying in from all over the world just to do a song for charity, is truly inspiring. Plus, Phil Collins on drums. 🙃 This one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu0q313gN2HqKc

[@joyceadams7426]

Three words...Steve freaking Perry ! 🎶💜

[@mcclane8812]

The amount of talent in that room is absolutely staggering. Quincy Jones is a musical genius and a visionary to have the idea to create something so unique and put together this collaboration of musicians. It was never about the different genres, it was about being creative and helping out humanity. Never see anything like this again because talent like this doesn’t exist to stand the test of time like this. Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Dionne Warwick, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, Steve Perry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Huey Lewis and the News…what music or musicians around today will be around for years and still make you feel good in 40 years?

[@jeanoleary2849]

That was Hughy Lewis and Kim Carnes with Cyndi Lauper.

[@fidge54]

Huey Lewis and the News were a hot band when this was made. Kim Carnes had just had her big hit "Bette Davis Eyes"

[@vonnyb9052]

@@fidge54 thanks you guys beat me to it😁

[@ffjsb]

@@fidge54 Wrong. She had much more than that. In addition to writing many song, she also did a lot of backing vocals, had a hit single with Kenny Rogers, and "Draw of the Cards" was another hit single for her.

[@psychedelikat]

Yup. Huey Lewis was big at the time.

[@stevewihl4120]

Has he not seen Huey Lewis yet?! There’s a fun rabbit hole

[@leo.girardi]

Why can't we all come together and be like this today?????

[@waynemarvin5661]

Today's kids don't care.

[@sazonsongs]

...because millennials and that level and diversity of talent and unselfishness doesn’t exist. All those artists were long time vets who “studied” their craft. I mean, Ray Charles invented RnB, MJ was literally the greatest entertainer ever, the Boss, even Smokey sang in the chorus, not to mention the most in demand and successful session musicians of their day.

[@StudeSteve62]

@@waynemarvin5661 Hm. OK, Jamel's 40, so not a "kid"...but some of the young 'uns have reacted joyously to this too (Jovaughn Wellington, for instance, aka "JayveeTV", is 24, and just about teared up watching it)...but if you mean assembling a group of performers today, the ones who could sing like this would mostly be underground internet types like Peter Hollens or the like who'd be all but unknown, rather than the braggadocious hip hopsters who dominate the industry now. The talent still exists, it just has no profile compared to back then.

[@ApteryxRex]

The two singing with Cindy Lauper were Huey Lewis and Kim Carnes

[@kenlynn3563]

Thanks I completely forgot Kim Cranes name!

[@OP-1000]

Lynn Neidig . Carnes 😀

[@ckobo84]

To me it's all about LaToya Jackson and Oates.

[@annahutchinson]

Yes that is Huey & Kim

[@ePelle741]

Now I'm in the mood to listen to I Want A New Drug and Betty Davis Eyes.

[@LeftJoystick]

Kenny Loggins coming in gave me chills - I literally had no idea he was so good.

[@sarahdixon1943]

This brought tears to my eyes. It's hard to believe what the United States has become in the last several years. I never thought I'd wish for the '80s and '90s again, but here I am, wishing. 🤷🏻‍♀️😔

[@laurabella13]

Girl you took the words out of mouth

[@maryl.docktor7486]

We need this song today!! Makes me cry at all the hate. This song is so true.

[@carmenfischer7947]

The 80th and 90th will not come back but let us hope and wish that the 2021 and further will bring us better days I always wished a Woodstock in every country of the world that people wake up and stop those wars and terrorism so many young and old people die and I still ask WHY❓❓❓❓

[@tracieh215]

Class of 87 right here. Yeah I want to go back as well.

[@sarahdixon1943]

@@tracieh215 - 👏😎👋 Class of '87 here as well 😁 I try to explain to my kids how better and different it was, even the people were more kick back and chill. Society is way waaay too uptight and cruel now.

[@charlestatem3099]

Man, when brother Ray came on the tears started flowing. Historic

[@billcross9508]

Yes. I forgot that Ray was in this. There was alot of talent in that room, for sure, but Ray and Stevie......thats a whole nother thang. Them boys is next level.

[@robert-ef8qv]

Absolutely what a legend ❤️🙏😔

[@GaryRPeters]

absolutely.

[@thungerpiller30]

Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen singing together towards the end is one of my favorite music moments of all time. It blows me away everytime I watch it.

[@thungerpiller30]

Also, shout out to James Ingram. He kills it too.

[@AML6349]

I've watched so many reactions to this song and the fact that you actually know who these singers were, as opposed to just "They sound great!", makes this the best reaction out of everyone's.

[@ytcarol]

Absolutely true! I was looking for a reaction where the viewer knew most of the singers. This was so rewarding!

[@WyattWinters]

@@ytcarol I think it's kind of a conundrum where, if they somehow haven't heard this song before, they're probably not going to know the artists. Glad for this exception

[@karenlee6676]

This is my favourite reaction to this song for the very reason that he knew who they were! Loved this song when I was small

[@72wigwam]

i agree, its so disappointing when they are not recognised, all gens should be exposed to these ARTISTS

[@lebronshairline4768]

Exactly

[@citisoccer]

Bruce and Stevie going back and forth is f'in amazing, and you can FEEEEEL them singing.

[@jenniferkline8527]

This is the greatest mix of legends I’ve ever seen.

[@Arvind8558]

@Jack Jones I feel you, that band aid live stage

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

And, in my opinion, this much talent will never be assembled again! I wish it was possible, but I don't think it will ever happen again.

[@macaroni1121]

Live Aid-

[@digi_edits]

The second attempt to a Live aid song was, let´s say, not as good as this one.

[@stevewihl4120]

“Oh! Kenny Loggins is in here?!” ...Kenny Loggins was in everything in the 80’s. Lol!

[@RichKolasa]

LOL, loved the story of how he did "Danger Zone" for Top Gun. It was supposed to be another singer, but they couldn't get the schedules synced, and Loggins lived on the same road I think as the music director, so he said "I'll be over in 10 minutes". I think that is all accurate. :)

[@charleyanne]

@@RichKolasa OMG & I just heard this the other day, who was supposed to sing it & now I forget...ugh!!! If I remember or can find the article I'll come back & drop it here.

[@charleyanne]

It was Corey Hart that I had heard but there were several that were asked but they had things going on. ultimateclassicrock.com/kenny-loggins-danger-zone-top-gun/

[@curtisthomas2670]

King og Soundtracks

[@jppriest1]

I hope I'm wrong, but I don't believe we will EVER see this level of collaboration again. Too many will refuse to be a part of it if someone they don't like is involved. Great reaction! Thank you!

[@Meowjocat]

Yeah I remember they tried to make a remake with Justin Bieber singing the opening this was when JB was like his never say never era. It was terrible 💀

[@cathyvickers9063]

​@raymondcarver476Finally saw that. I liked the way the lyrics were tweaked to match the crisis, but too many artists were alone in the little recording booth. It didn't gel like the original, with everyone amping each other up, & feeding off of everyone's energy.

[@thomaswalenciej6771]

That's because Quincy put a sign that read leave your egos at the door

[@via-anghelmagahum2586]

@@Meowjocatthe remake also has rap which to me ruined the song. Rap is fine but it just didn’t fit in this song

[@pansyhall9631]

That took me all the way back to the1980's...still brings tears to my eyes.

[@LogiForce86]

The energies were different around the world in those days, more positive and truly caring from the heart. Nowadays I feel like a lot of people are abusing that kindness, like for example the illigal migrant issue in Europe right now. Which I believe is a massive backfire from this very Live Aid event.

[@lukehartman9386]

A way better time than now. Hopefully we can get back to good times.

[@robertchandler5055]

THE 1980'S RAY AND STEVIE WANT YOU TO HOLD THEIR BEER

[@dunhill1]

So sad to realize that many of these amazing artists have passed away: Michael, Kenny, James Ingram, Ray, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, and all 3 Pointer Sisters. The story of how Dan Aykroyd ended up in there is funny and it was all by chance. He accidently visited a talent manager, but looking for a money manager, and the talent manager offered him a part. So he thought, "why not? I was a Blues Brother and have some musical talent." That was that. I've read so many stories and articles over the years about this major event. My favorite is that Bruce Springsteen was the only artist that drove himself to that studio on Beverly Blvd. He parked his pickup truck at the pharmacy across the street and just ran over to the studio. Stevie Wonder said something along the lines of "If we don't get this right in one take, I'm going to drive each one of you home.!" LOL

[@auntienancy7787]

Anita and Ruth Pointer are still alive. And IIRC, Ruth is still performing. June is gone (2006) and Bonnie (who left the group back in the 70s) just recently died this year.

[@tairingarama2650]

He'd drive them home! 😂😂😂😂😂 Love it! 🥰🥰

[@auntienancy7787]

I think he meant Kenny Rogers. He died this year...

[@tammywilliams3716]

Amazing then and now. Just talent, heart and soul coming together to make the world better. Love is what will heal the world.

[@g.e.gaviationphotography419]

Yeah breaks my heart with James Ingram meet him twice so friendly loved hes fans!

[@cammygram1]

When all these people entered the building that day they were told to leave their ego's at the door. All of them did to help people other than themselves. What happened was one of the best song's ever! The happiness is evident throughout the video. How many of today's artist would come together and help this poor, ailing world without being paid a cent? Jamel, your message of peace, love and acceptance is a truly inspiring to everyone? I could see you back then smack dab in the middle of this group! Peace and love friend!

[@sprint6000]

I heard they were also amazed by all the talent there & everyone exchanged autographs ❤

[@dragonmike42]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWaramd9fcdgZ5I

[@RandomPau]

@@dragonmike42 Hey, thanks for that link to "We're Stars" by Heavy Metal artists joining up for a important cause! Pretty good!

[@bcaye]

I never did think it was that great a song, but as a group effort by so many talented artists, it was phenomenal.

[@4EClark]

I'm impressed with how many he knew.

[@JediTiga]

Steve Perry is hands down the most god gifted singer there.

[@yg713]

This song is from 1985. There was a famine in Ethiopia. A lot of British singers got together at Christmas 1984 and recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas" under the group name "Band Aid". And all profits for the record went to famine relief. We Are The World was America's contribution to the effort. Later in1985 Live Aid took place in a few locations. Fun fact tomorrow will be the 36th anniversary of the recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas" Maybe you should celebrate the occasion.

[@yg713]

@@citypoint725 I did not know that, cool. :)

[@pdxgrl1]

Yes, please check out "Do They Know It's Christmas" for Xmas.

[@AJ17_]

I still have my 12" single of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and I heard it on the radio last week, which put me in a good mood (was totally singing along in the car).

[@julielynn10]

Canada did one, too. DTKIC is the best by a country mile.

[@yg713]

@@julielynn10 You are right I had totally forgotten Tears Are Not Enough.

[@jayrock6818]

Stevie Wonder is a gift from god. Chills when hearing him, for real

[@0okamino]

Truly a wonder!

[@amileoj9043]

It's a lovely little improvisation that he does on the melody--completely appropriate for the setting but at the same time completely fresh and unique. There are many first rate singers here from many different genres, of course, but every time Stevie and Ray come in, it's immediately obvious that they are "beyond category."

[@djcease1996]

Michael Jackson as well

[@joshepdanishevsky3045]

​@@amileoj9043Stevie Wonder is the best ever singer on the planet Genius at work

[@meriannestoneback7436]

Ray Charles also gives me chills and makes me bawl

[@mikebode3740]

Back when celebrities did good instead of preaching hate. I love this so much the nostalgia makes me cry.

[@reneeoakley3770]

Exactly right!

[@joolsa6710]

Same here! X

[@ashleydowney1222]

I wish I could heard this song when it came out. I love this song.

[@adua78]

What does “preaching hate” mean? Just curious.

[@mikebode3740]

@@adua78 pushing fake racism problems. Pushing BLM, which is pure hate. Destroying peoples lives over a tweet... Etc. Things like that.

[@djdelugach2402]

In the long history of music, there has never been a collection of iconic singers performing together like this. This was a one time event that cannot be duplicated again in our lifetimes, nor in lifetimes to come...This is the performance that should be put in a time capsule to be savored by those who come after us.

[@amberf7516]

Who knew we needed a Bruce/Stevie duet in 2020?

[@deannalynn6847]

I cried like a baby while watching this! ❤️ When Jamel said “Is that Bob Dylan?” I forgot myself and shook my head up and down like he could see me 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnplaysgames3120]

Yeah, I nodded too. lol

[@cameronmusonge7500]

Me too😂😂😂😂😂💖

[@yoclark2723]

Me too!

[@crimsonx42003]

I did the same thing 🤣

[@reverendB]

Same here!

[@mindya1799]

“Check your egos at the door” read the sign on the front door of A&M Studio that day.

[@edwardpate6128]

I miss the 80's when we seemed to be able to come together for a cause. We seem more divided as a people than ever today.

[@RadGma]

I think it was Kim Carnes. She sang Betty Davis Eyes. Quincy nailed it with getting all those greats together. Caught me off guard by all those who have passed.

[@cathyl5888]

Yup that’s Kim:)

[@gavinshaw6103]

And it was Huey Lewis with her and Cyndi.

[@michaelastorga2478]

This group of legends can never be duplicated ever.

[@toyanicolesullivan6133]

Makes me cry every time I watch it. Blessed to live in the 80s and hear it for the first time.

[@pezzep2143]

Same here, cry everytime I hear it from '85 till '21!

[@Podcastforthewin]

✌🏻❤️

[@samuelsmith5400]

The guy singing with Cindy is Huey lewis, he gave us classics such as Hip to be Square and Power of Love :)

[@sylviaslydavis405]

I love his songs

[@starrynight9710]

Did you notice all of the Jackson 5 were there. Also Janet and Latoya

[@gingerpeters1383]

Not Jermaine. He was still under his father-in-law's thumb.

[@starrynight9710]

@@gingerpeters1383 Interesting . . .

[@XXX.0X]

Janet was not there.

[@lisamcbride8921]

Yes!

[@mbmccamey2]

Janet isn’t in there

[@kaylaann3366]

The excitement when Kenny Loggins appeared is too pure

[@TheDivayenta]

That crystal clear voice!

[@kgunitkeese17]

Same with Steve Perry. His face lit up!

[@Rushyesgenesis]

When I show this video to my students (I’m a music teacher) I get the same reaction from them! They don’t know who he is but they’re like DANG!

[@007ndc]

Tina Turner was apparently very impressed with the voices of Steve Perry, Darryl Hall and Kenny Loggins at the session

[@monilaninetynine3811]

@@007ndc I love that trio. I remember, as a kid, I thought the three of them really sounded like they were "begging" for aid. Really loved Stevie and Bruce together, too. Just a great, historic moment in music history.

[@fe7jw]

This song is a true masterpiece.

[@garbear384]

That’s Huey Lewis and Kim “ Bette Davis Eyes” Carnes singing with Cindy Lauper.

[@hellokittyx7]

Now react to Band-Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” It’s for the same charity, basically, except with European/British musicians. Thinking it’s from 1984, and “We Are the World” is from 1985. It’s organized by the same man that did LiveAid in 1985 in the UK, Bob Geldof.

[@deanarjones9114]

Two great songs with a phenomenal line up of artists

[@dcampbell6988]

Canada contributed too - Northern Lights for Africa: Tears Are Not Enough. All great songs.

[@xbeaker]

I hope he hits it up with the season upon us. It broke Christmas song records on that charts, and well deserved.

[@ccgena]

Awesome song

[@ccgena]

The "Boss" makes me have chills. Thanks, Bruce

[@AleAT]

when Harry Belafonte, Bette Middler and all the other Jacksons are just background singers... just absolutely stellar lineup!

[@frankxx41]

The famous Pointer Sisters and Somkey Robinson ...simply great

[@RickFriedmanNYC]

If you watch the video of the making of "We Are the World," you'll see a spontaneous tribute to Harry Belafonte. The group sings, "The Banana Boat Song."

[@frankiecamacho8739]

You're the only reactor that I've seen who mentions Quincy Jones.

[@mssha1980]

I’ve seen others mention him

[@sandyleewhite]

This song if 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** 💗

[@sonshinelolly]

As a teenager from the 80s--whenever I watch this video--it's like I'm part of a huge reunion of great friends who always made my world a better place.

[@TheAmbSteve]

Yep, the 80s were my teenage years

[@ElayaHell]

I feel sad for all kids today who never seen this video or heard this song... the memories!!!

[@katt3428]

And we know who every legend is!!

[@maro20244]

Masterpiece, no autotune, real singers

[@glendawilson6818]

I was 28 when "We Are The World" was released. I remember reading a story about Steve Perry. After recording, Steve's limo took him to the hotel and he (or his staff) ordered room service. He said he couldn't eat. All he could think of was the suffering in this world and his own luxuries made him sick with guilt. I tried to find this story online to be sure I'm remember correctly. Regardless, I was already a huge fan, but was so impressed with Steve Perry as a good human after that.

[@NSHM122]

Nice story. I have another one I'd like to add. When Bob Geldof decided to put on the Live Aid concert he set up meetings with all the greatest bands and singers of the day. To help explain why he wanted to raise money and put on a charity concert, he'd show the a short video shot in Africa, showing the people struggling to eat and live. It was a great way to drive his point home and leave an impact. Every single music artist he asked rearranged their schedules and did what they had to in order to be a part of this charity concert. When Bob Geldof had a meeting with David Bowie, he asked if Bowie could sing 4 of his songs during his part of the concert. Bowie said that he would sing only 3 songs because he wanted to take some of his time to show the video that Bob Geldof had just showed him of the people in Africa. Bowie said he would not perform unless he was allowed to show that video, so they did. If you watch Live Aid, after Bowies performance, he introduces the video that runs while The Cars song Drive plays. People backstage said that after Bowie walked off stage he slumped off in a corner and sobbed. Bob Geldof said after that video aired, the amount of money people were donating surged to new heights. Here's a clip of Bowie and video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5_WZ2RqZ7eNa8U&ab_channel=LiveAidWizard

[@cindy844]

@@NSHM122 thanks for the link.

[@dieuwkatsesmetzis4775]

@@NSHM122 Such suffering......

[@iness6630]

Sou fã do Steve Perry e amo a sua voz que é unica e muito linda.

[@FeelGoodNetwork]

This still gives me chills. So much talent singing together to help those in need. ❤ LOVE IT!

[@upclose22]

Hearing this song as I'm older just really touches the heart. Chills seriously.

[@laurabella13]

I agree

[@michelefizer2774]

Man, I had forgotten how amazing James Ingram's voice was. Wow! Sadly, he passed last year. 💜

[@claricelyles8398]

I listen to "Secret Garden" very often. He and his brother Phillip have amazing blessed voices❤

[@lesliesterling826]

WHAT??? How did I miss that? OH NO. rest in power, James. A one of a kind voice. Ya Mo B There with you all the time now.

[@DivineREDxo]

36 years later, this song still makes me cry. I was 9 when this song came out.

[@Johnadams20760]

same here. i was 11. i assume you were in 3rd grade. but anyway. we are basically in teh same boat

[@ireneks]

So was I, and we (our schools children choir) actually performed the song in 5th grade (a year later) at the Christmas school concert. Was a big deal back then.

[@Johnadams20760]

@@ireneks i can't remember was this par tof the hands across America thing? it seems almost like the song came oujt at the same time

[@ireneks]

@@Johnadams20760 Not sure if that was common in the US. I'm German. Maybe our music teacher was just a big fan. We did the choreography of Michael Jackson's "Bad" too in sports class. (God did i suck at that).

[@lenas9487]

No auto tunes, just pure talent! Friggin love this song!

[@timothy4664]

Its funny going back and watching all the singers and remembering who was there and how good they were

[@68pointbreak]

We need this song today. Theres so much hate and divide in these times. Peace and happiness everyone. So many of these legend are gone

[@keriholton9407]

I agree. This comment was 2 years ago and yet we NEED something to unite us like this

[@thomaswalenciej6771]

It'll never happen because they can't "leave their egos at the door" like Quincy said

[@carolinemurphy8499]

Let's turn our devices off and stand together where we can see each other as in the old days of activism. I agree we need this 🙏🏽🌸❤️

[@mellymom1121]

Ray Charles just makes me cry. Loved that man.

[@lindawhite5006]

So many great people all together for one cause!!! Why can't we all come together!

[@TheAmericanGirl1967]

I was about 16 when this song came out. I’m 53 now and it still makes me tear up.

[@carmenfischer7947]

I was 29 and still I cry each time it is played somewhere so many memories sad and happy ones but with this song I also see the coffins from friends and fallen soldiers so many died in war zones for what I would like to say absolutely nothing

[@trinkab]

I love how the artists just walk up to the mic, drop fire and walk away, like they didn't just do something incredible.

[@RLKmedic0315]

Football legend Barry Sanders summed up that mentality quite well. Barry frequently scored touchdowns but never celebrated. He was asked why he did not do anything special when he scored. He replied "Act like you've been here before and plan on coming back"

[@trinkab]

@@RLKmedic0315 ah Barry Sanders! I remember him! I dont remember anything about what he said, just that Detroit loved him.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Showing that you can be humble in your greatness. It's particularly funny how Kenny Loggins did his part (one of my faves, BTW) and just casually walked away.

[@trinkab]

@@monilaninetynine3811 Indeed!

[@kjsalomonsen9299]

Does anyone else feel old when Jamel/Jamal said he was SOOO young when this song came out and then he doesn't recognise Kim Carnes and Huey Lewis.

[@therealJamieJoy]

Do you know Jamel's age? Just out of curiosity? :)

[@johncbeer]

@@therealJamieJoy He was born in 1980 😜

[@kjsalomonsen9299]

@@therealJamieJoy I think he was born in 1980 .

[@therealJamieJoy]

thank you both for the replies!

[@olanaowen7320]

I was born in 77 and aware of who everyone was back then, I guess I am proud my family taught me to respect different genres and their masters.

[@Spiderblaze-pw7bz]

That song never gets old

[@BenjoReacts]

Brother. Thank you for reacting to this. This song is not just for Africa. It’s for this entire beautiful world. I agree. We need this now. Every human on this planet is special, one of a kind, and wonderful! And yet, we are one big family. Beautiful black. Wonderful white. Amazing Asian. Lovely Latino. Powerful Polynesian. Marvelous Middle Eastern. All of our spectacular cultures. We ARE the World 🌎❤️🙏 Let’s show Jamel love from all over the world. I’ll start with love from Ohio. USA..........

[@jamesfrantz6085]

You forgot jamming jamaican !

[@karenwilson5782]

Adding love from Ontario Canada

[@steveullrich7737]

Love from DC!

[@jennifervargovich8742]

Hello fellow Ohioan from Toledo!

[@walter_the_danger]

Jesus Christ.... Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall was a lethal combo

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

IKR that's unreal talent

[@yolandarivera5730]

Yes I love them all.

[@jancw]

My mind added an extra comma and this read very differently! LOL

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

@@jancw 😂👍

[@seecha8970]

Jesus Christ was in this lineup too? Hot damn! Where he at!?

[@Jae..9..]

I always loved how, after he sang his part, he just dips out. Smooth, Kenny Loggins.

[@gaddyssayslsat]

A studio full of Mullets and S-Curls....gotta be amazing. One of the best songs I've ever heard.

[@monilaninetynine3811]

The 80s

[@lebronshairline4768]

😂😂😂

[@lumariadp]

People like to laugh at Bob Dylan's performance, but I honestly love it. I love that they put several really unconventional voices in as solos.

[@twittertwice]

Love it too! People got to understand the genius of Quincy Jones to out specific voices together

[@pierceelyhibionada342]

Yeah loved Bob Dylan's Voice here.

[@jamesgirard1090]

I like it now when it first came out I wasn’t a fan I thought he that’s a beautiful song no I really appreciate it

[@MiddleAgedBob]

I was just never able to get into Dylan's style of singing. But I definitely consider him one of the best song WRITERS of all time.

[@jakemorrison548]

When I was younger, I loved this song, still do. Watching this as a 50 year old man, when Ray Charles first comes on, I got goosebumps and got choked up.

[@citisoccer]

Time sucks, and stuff like this reminds us.

[@007ndc]

The immortal Ray Charles was a very close and lifelong friend of Quincy Jones and his part in this song was a kind of benediction that none of the assembled crowd of megastars could bring to the table

[@32dras]

Fun fact about recording this song is that after they finished and go away, Quincy Jones realised they short with material, Steve Wonder was still there and Bruce Springsteen drove back in his truck and they make some additional singing. That's why there's more Bruce and Steve then others.

[@88Musk]

With that Bruce had a rented truck and no entourage and just showed up.

[@awesomeRN2006]

Artists who participated (not necessarily listed in the order they appeared): Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Darryl Hall, John Oates, Huey Lewis and The News, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Dan Akroyd, LaToya Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Tito Jackson, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, Bob Geldof, Sheila E, James Ingram, Bette Middler, Jeffrey Osborn, The Pointer Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Waylon Jennings. Directed by Quincy Jones.

[@750count]

If you ever wanted to know what the choir sounds like in heaven, we got to find out right here

[@chrisrenoir]

Michael Jackson will not be in heaven. Nor will be Ray Charles, who had children with five different women who were not his wives, while married.

[@750count]

@@chrisrenoir Oh good. Let me know how their doing when you get there

[@s.anthonyulibarri2488]

@@chrisrenoir Funny how you seem to be making the judgement. Does not your religion say your god will forgive those who accept him into their heart? Your religion even offers to absolve criminals and murderers of guilt before the death sentence. Also is it not a sin that would send you to hell for standing in judgment, when your god is the only one who is supposed to judge? So perhaps you need to seek forgiveness for your sin of arrogance that you believe you can judge better than your god. Were you there to know if Ray Charles made peace and was absolved for his sins before he died? I highly doubt you were or would have such intimate knowledge. Michael Jackson was also never proven guilty, while we may all have our doubts of his innocence, he was never convicted. Many of the motives behind some of his accusers was questionable and many accusers did not come forth till after he died, when he could not defend himself. Now my personal opinion is that where there is smoke there is fire and with so many accusers, it is hard to ignore. My personal opinion on Michael Jacksons guilt though has no bearing on whether he goes to heaven or hell. Once more I remind you also that your religion specifically preaches that NO ONE is beyond forgiveness if they accept your god and seek absolution for their sins. You may need to seek absolution for yours unless you want someone to judge you when you pass.

[@taylormoye7098]

When Springsteen, stevie, lionel, tina, etc finally go. I'll just die. Too many gone already prince, george Michael, whitney, etc.

[@MarioPerez-lw2ne]

Your coment is so true!

[@ronswanson1704]

Stevie can melt down anyone with that voice.

[@johnb2905]

So did Ray Charles

[@Monsterdrumma]

Look up Stevie Wonder with Sting live singing fragile by Sting, absolutely mind blowing/goose bumps!

[@johnb2905]

@@Monsterdrumma Stevie yes , Sting NO . Sorry I think he stinks .Can't sing .

[@IrishKack]

Who remembers Hands Across America. It was the year after this. I stood on the main drag in our neighborhood holding hands with my infant son, neighbors and strangers. This song reminds me of that day. ✌️✊