USA For Africa We Are The World REACTION

[@UniversalMokenTroll]

The soloists in 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 Springstein, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles. Most of the singers are still alive. Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson and June Pointer are the only ones deceased as far as I know.

[@jimfrederick3907]

At the end of the video is a complete list of everyone in the room.

[@paulaleckey1968]

Lindsey Buckingham was also there at the end:)

[@mercury3219]

Harry Belafonte is always missed

[@UniversalMokenTroll]

@@mercury3219 Harry didn't sing lead.

[@user-DJDreamworld]

@@paulaleckey1968 Pointer sisters Sheila E

[@GradeEcho]

This reaction felt like the final exam to see how much you have learned since making this channel. A*

[@JK-hq4vi]

Totally :))

[@neatdesign]

It really did have that vibe! As an 80s kid, I feel so proud of him 😁

[@BlaineStewart123]

Hahaha that's what I was thinking.

[@oaktree1628]

Or like a kid seeing what Santa brought him for Christmas.

[@neatdesign]

@@oaktree1628 - Especially when he sees Michael Jackson for the first time. His face lights up like it's the best thing he's ever seen!

[@kimwatchesstuff]

Stevie and Bruce....the duet we didn't know we needed.

[@willcool713]

Closest I've ever had to a duet with Stevie Wonder and Paul Simon, which I always thought would have been extra groovy.

[@kdavies3105]

And Bruce had the flu & still turned up & produced

[@soofitnsexy]

oh i knew

[@miserablemozz8714]

All the duets and harmonies are spot on. Who'd have though Dionne Warwick and Willie Nelson would sound so good together, or Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers.

[@janosfernandez945]

Two powerful voices for a good cause...

[@julielanier9561]

So refreshing to see a young person who recognizes the legends

[@missgmoma]

This is one that can never be repeated! So many iconic artists together here. Sadly some aren’t with us anymore. This is a treasure & a gift to us all ♥️ talent overload!!!

[@WmTRiker]

_"Sadly some aren’t with us anymore"_ They've joined the ones already mentioned in "Rock and Roll Heaven" and now it's really got one hell of a band.

[@cocod594]

missgmomac: I saw Harry Belafonte toward the end! Love him!

[@missgmoma]

coco d Hi yes I noticed that, I also love him. I also noticed Dan Aykroyd which surprised me because he wasn’t a singer but he did sing as in The blues brothers. Just so many talented artists together. ✌🏻

[@missgmoma]

WmTRiker Hi, you really nailed it on that! It’s amazing to see them all together performing. We still have some awesome singers but I don’t think they could pull it off with all the legalities & contracts etc. things are so different now than they were then. ✌🏻

[@VickieWiseman]

@@WmTRiker 🥺😔💔

[@josepharnita2748]

Your reaction to Bruce and Michael was like a little kid at Christmas

[@TruSoulDj]

For me, it was the Bruce and Stevie combo. I remember thinking that this was the best idea in the world, because if I wasn't a fan of certain artists already, I became one.

[@ivi122]

Yeah I agree lol. Especially his reaction to Bruce

[@fhogzbarrera5207]

Bruce the BOSS' voice gives me goosebumps!

[@ivi122]

@@fhogzbarrera5207 it gave me goosebumps too. His voice is so powerful and he was so so hot too 😆 I haven’t listened to that song in many years and I’ve been for some reason listening to it a lot now and I don’t get tired of listening to it especially the BOSS

[@Sarah-Harvey]

Having seen Bruce live, those parts give me goosebumps! Awesome combo!

[@RowdyRuth]

Made me cry even after all these years. We did try, we are still trying...

[@horstschafer1839]

Maybe I commented this before, but did anybody recognize Harry Belafonte in the last row of the choir... He was also one of the GOAT. His daughter also!!! Please respect them!!!

[@goat1408]

Giving this kid mad credit for being a 2020 graduate and knowing at least 4 of these icons

[@gevlar]

I’m impressed how quickly you’re naming these artists. You’ve learned your lesson well, Grasshopper.

[@robertofraser101]

😀😀😀

[@nicolerizzo1314]

Haha I was thinking the same. He's young as shit but knows all these people. Very impressive

[@johnkane3922]

ah grasshopper wise words

[@GisherJohn24]

I'm still weirded out after all these years and I see Dan Aykroyd in the back row. lol

[@thevoiceofthelordpastorkei7165]

😂, now snatch the pearl from my hand grasshopper!! 😂

[@davidrichards6509]

This was Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones getting everyone who was anyone in the music business at the time to donate their talent on a record where all the proceeds would go to help feed people in Africa.

[@user-jn6bi7mn4m]

So much SOUL in one room!!

[@daniellastuart3145]

no it was Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox UK December 1984 Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones just copied it with the USA acts

[@dbradberry3327]

When this song was released all of the radio stations played it simultaneously...magic!

[@Beautyoverage]

I remember that!

[@mandycheatham6963]

TV and radio Worldwide! I’ve been trying to find a video or something where it’s documented online. Since it was in ‘85 though, I’m not having much luck. 😕

[@michaelfarmer9472]

We had 4 radios in different parts of our house tuned to different stations when they all played this song...we cranked them all up! When it was over, we went outside, and almost all of our neighbors were out talking about it, too. Amazing.

[@sp8813]

That's what I miss about life before social media

[@angel-xi6ie]

@@sp8813 social media = no synchronization? .. what

[@lethalwolf7455]

Giving Cyndi Lauper the peak vocals in the middle of the song is the best decision they made! She was fire

[@CollaborativeFilms]

Let me tell you something, brother. I'm 60 yrs old. I was there watching MTV the day this video aired back in 1985, and it was awesome seeing all these superstars together, jamming for a great cause. I haven't seen this video in several decades, and this brings back lots of happy memories. I want to thank you, because I never had any children, but seeing your expression on this reaction video makes me feel like a proud father seeing his kid opening presents on Christmas Day for the first time! Thank you for these reaction videos. I'm enjoying them all!

[@wilmascholte7607]

Speaking of Christmas Day: Do they know it's Christmas by Band Aid, which culminated in Live Aid. Aka where Queen amazed the world. Probably the one other time with tons of singers like this, the type who had staying power across the decades.

[@rhiajohannahfensom6672]

A year before I was born but I know it well & it NEVER gets old!!

[@sandyleewhite]

❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@DreAdeDcoRpSE]

I remember seeing this when I was a kid. Haven't seen this since. I actually forgot all about it until I saw this.

[@PeaceLoveMusic75]

It was HUGE !! It was so exciting. I listened to it so many times after recording it on a tape from the radio… only got to see the video when I was lucky to catch it on “Friday Night Videos”. I didn’t have MTV, grew up on a farm so no cable just three channels :). I also bought the piano sheet music lol to play it on repeat and imitate every single voice! It’s an instant difference between the 80s and today … I couldn’t just pull up the video online and “watch on repeat” … it was mostly not possible and a huge effort! Made this with all these stars so special … to catch the video and see them all was pure LUCK. At slumber parties we would play it over and over and then put on a performance where we split up the parts and played the part of each musical star. A WONDERFUL and very memorable part of my childhood- this song. Adore your comment about being proud and excited for him while he reacts and recognizes so many people :) just lovely!

[@terilee7791]

I love this guy and how he respects the older artists

[@aielnod]

Me to. Great personality

[@kayblock-bourghs8285]

I agree.

[@stevebrien1041]

This song had ALMOST everyone who mattered at that moment in time

[@ellem686]

Prince turned it down

[@9529jake]

In america ;-; don't enforce the american stereotype where they use the word "world" like it's isolated in america 🤣🤣

[@kumanaz2765]

DarkHero america is faaaar from the only country that has done something like this. This song just so happens to have remained more popular.

[@jamesmorgan4121]

Except for the song that inspired this song. The original song to raise money for Africa. "Do they know it's Christmas". Link below if you haven't heard it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJu0q313gN2HqKc

[@turdferguson400]

DarkHero Don’t be so insular, mate. It’s a very unattractive quality. If it wasn’t for Bob and Midge this song would never have been thought of, let alone seen the light of day. ☮️

[@marysilveus7576]

They literally all came together and recorded this song without practice overnight that's why they were all looking at paper because they hadn't memorized any of it. Super talent

[@barbaraburton8914]

Plus they were told to leave their egos at the door.

[@sydneysomer9958]

Yup!!!!! We have always been more united than the media leads us to believe. This musically release was MAGIC and EVERYONE supported it and loved it!! Great memories, I remember the day it was released.

[@dawngeisler6393]

This was after the Grammys. A sign above the door where they entered said "check egos at the door." This video was played so frequently on MTV!

[@pauljackson7872]

​@@dawngeisler6393it was, actually, after the Amercan Music Awards to be exact.

[@iowa7693]

I'm crying, it was so beautiful, brings back so many memories and the people that aren't here anymore.

[@carolinagallegos3926]

@@Kerppu68 am I the only person who doesn't believe in the illuminati?

[@geminigreywolf6655]

Only Quincy Jones could get these great artists together. They had a sign posted “ leave your ego at the door”.

[@Itagibalves]

Actually was Michael Jackson that convinced then to join... Quincy Jones achieve to make then all be humble and sing just parts of the music and backing vocals...

[@noless]

Which is why Prince isn't in it. He wanted his own singing booth.

[@Itagibalves]

@@noless I disn't k ow that... But he has a song on the disk... In a way, he participated...

[@hollybeat6901]

From what I have read Prince wasn't much on these group things..but he did contribute to the overall project..

[@helloxonsfan]

Quincy also took time out from working on The Color Purple, which was still in production then, to work on this project, which shows his dedication to the cause.

[@crissy4346]

Stevie and Bruce moving in for the kill at the end.

[@wvmountaineer80]

agreed

[@mrdandrea]

Yeah but they all held their own, Ray Charles, James Ingram, and I have to admit, even Bob Dylan.

[@gemris]

@@mrdandrea James Ingram never gets the recognition he deserves. He killed it.

[@baygona]

I just found out today that that last long bit of Stevie and Springstreen was because when they were wrapped, Quincy Jones realized they didn't have enough tape for the entire video, and they stayed behind to help out. I think Bruce was already gone but turned around and went back in to help anyway. Stevie is even wearing different clothes than in the rest of the video. The passion, man.

[@sowanikoroi3408]

definitely.....they were amazing together in that duet.....

[@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** 💗

[@kayblock-bourghs8285]

I agree with you 100%. I read somewhere, that John Denver very much wanted to be a part of this, but was not asked to join these other great voices. If they had wanted to include all possible great voices at the time, mid-1980s; then, including John Denver would have made perfect sense. It was said by someone close to John Denver, it hurt him the rest of his life not to be asked to be included.

[@sandyleewhite]

@@kayblock-bourghs8285 Oh, I am so sad to hear this, and never had any idea? Do you know why he was not asked, as I agree with you, he would have been an amazing addition 💓💓💓

[@kayblock-bourghs8285]

@@sandyleewhite It's been quite a while since I read about it. I believe John Denver's management contacted someone, who was arranging for the singers to participate. I think they were told, that his voice & style of music wouldn't fit this song. It's such a shame, because they did include such a variety of singers. To me, even if they didn't give him a solo spot, he certainly should have been with the others for group choral parts.

[@sandyleewhite]

@@kayblock-bourghs8285 I really don't understand that, if that was their reasoning, because there are Country & Folk singers in this song? It really is a shame though, because John Denver along with Karen Carpenter, have the most organic, natural, and beautiful voices, that I feel would be an amazing addition to any song......RIP John Denver, we miss you, and your golden voice 💖💖💖

[@elizabethroberts9117]

We Need A Song For The Stress In This Country/ The World Today! Something That Feel Good And Reminds Us All That We Are All Truly One! Like This Song Did!

[@sandyleewhite]

No egos, No pretentions, No need to be the center of attention, Just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply, for compassion & love ❤️

[@jordanhester4821]

I was noticing that the whole video, none of them seem concerned about themselves or singing to impress anyone. If they took modern popular artists and did this, I don't know if they'd be able to put their egos aside.

[@sandyleewhite]

@@jordanhester4821 It's sad to admit, however, I think you are right, with the majority of modern day artists......

[@JonahNelson7]

Well it's great publicity too

[@phoenixowl2010]

There were plenty of egos around then too. That's one of the things that made this stand out. You couldn't have put a similar package together for a commercial project at gunpoint.

[@sporkless]

There's also Do They Know it's Christmas by Band Aid (UK musicians); and Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights (Canadian musicians)

[@bluebear1985]

The latter is a good one. I think Bryan Adams co-wrote it if I'm not mistaken.

[@fritzk3627]

YAAAS!!!

[@jemxs]

Yep check out Band Aid!

[@bluesaloon]

I added a link for Northern Lights in my comment. I did not see your comment. I also added a link for Hear N' Aid (metal's contribution).

[@turdferguson400]

Paul Perri Thanks, Paul! I look forward to checking it out! 👍👍👍💖🇨🇦

[@cynthiacharles3344]

There were so many famous people and some who were use to special treatment. That there was a sign at the entrance to the studio say "check your ego at the door". But they turned out an amazing song.

[@greggary7217]

“Who is that?” was the great Ms. Diana Ross imo one of the great voices of the 20th century, originally the lead singer of The Supremes.

[@woodstonesunset4227]

I'm so crushing on her in this video haha, such a beauty

[@One-Day-After-Another]

I'm shocked at how many reactions to this that people don't know who she is.....

[@helloxonsfan]

Yes! The legendary Ms. Ross herself! Let's not forget the brilliant James Ingram at 2:23 & 9:17. He was one of the all-time best singers with an amazing & emotive voice. It's strange that he's not as well known today, since he was such a huge star back then & had so many big hits, including one of the most tender & touching lyrics ever written in the #1 hit song "I Don't Have The Heart." Sadly, James is one of several artists in the vid who is no longer with us. BTW, he probably wins the prize for having worked with the most people in that room than anyone else there. Long before he became famous, he was a background singer for Quincy Jones (5:49), the Pointer Sisters (in the chorus, at 6:20), & Michael Jackson himself. He had a duet with Kenny Rogers (2:11) & Kim Carnes (4:25) that was a big hit in 1984 - a year before this song. Being a church kid from Akron, Ohio, he was also a great musician & played many instruments, including playing piano on one of Ray Charles' big hits back in the 1970s. He was also a great songwriter. He co-wrote one of MJ's biggest hits, _"P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing)."_ He won many awards for singing & writing, including several Grammys, & received several Oscar nominations for various songs he did for a number of movies, such as his huge hit with Linda Ronstadt _"Somewhere Out There"_ from the hit movie _An American Tail._ He was a big deal all through the '80s & '90s, & continued performing to packed venues, here & abroad, until his passing in 2019 from brain cancer, at the age of 66. He'll always be loved, admired, & remembered by those of us who love great music! 💯 ❤ 🎵 🎶 🎧

[@Eowyn187]

This was a BIG thing when it came out. Still blesses my heart. People coming together in unity. My God the voices here. So great to see you watch this. ❤🗺❤ There is but one race... the human race.

[@Dornie51]

It's quite emotional isn't it, seeing everyone singing their hearts out like that 💖

[@s.l.s.l.1405]

Even more emotional in my older years than it was back then🌸

[@ceciliaramos2280]

Exactly. What happened to us? We are so divided now. It didn’t feel that way in the 80’s. Anybody got a time machine. I’m down for going back.

[@Dornie51]

@@ceciliaramos2280 wait for me!

[@lindabergman3127]

And the unity n appreciation for each other😁👋👋👋👋

[@mauricecain2889]

This song was the musical equivalent of the Portals scene from Avengers: Endgame. The total star power in that room was unprecedented.

[@teresamcclellan3228]

So true! Same feeling too. Everytime I watch this video I get goose bumps.

[@lillyf973]

Both made me happy cry :')

[@zanduperez7182]

Bruce's parts are incredible. He comes in and gives you chills!

[@jason.h.zager88]

michael Jackson has voice of angels..RIP

[@tubbyangel]

The artists were all told to “check their egos at the door.”

[@gregorydavid7755]

And they did....

[@daedalron]

@@gregorydavid7755 Except Prince, who refused the project altogether...

[@nothinghere7391]

@@daedalron with a name "Prince' I'm not suprised

[@nickibear101]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this one. God rest M.J.'s soul, must do some of his music. He truly was great.

[@kingscorpion7346]

i wondered if MJ did! and Lionel Richie, too

[@karenduguid3943]

Michael Jackson was in a class of his own. God bless him!

[@DramaQueenMalena]

@@karenduguid3943 Maybe with Elvis and Freddie...

[@j.h.3777]

@@DramaQueenMalena They're too old for him.

[@kingscorpion7346]

@hee hee I never heard it! would love to!

[@barbherrera5613]

I have watched at least 25 Reactions to _We Are the World_ and yours wins the prize for knowing the most singers. The way your eyes and face lit up brought me so much joy. Thank you for doing this Reaction... from a 60-year old grandma who saw the debut on MTV.

[@justinwhitlock545]

It is nice to see a young man like him enjoy the music that I grew up on and the feel the same feelings we used to feel back in the day

[@ivi122]

Exactly. I loved the 80s. I was 11 when this song came out in 1985

[@bradsouthers7476]

You get a thumbs up just for being able to identify so many of the talents. Challenge: identify and react to the rest.

[@Beautyoverage]

Your face LIT UP when you saw Michael! That gave me such joy! I love that you knew most of the artists. This song gives me chills today still and your interpretation of it hit the nail on the head. I just subscribed!

[@donnastrunk1745]

Love his reaction to this video. He has learned so much about 80's music, to recognize so many faces and voices, I am impressed.

[@cariaus3758]

The last two men you didn't recognise singing were James Ingram with the beard, and the legend Ray Charles with the sunglasses & red shirt. You definitely need to do 'Ray Charles - Hit the road Jack on Saturday Live 1996'

[@dvdgway]

Or anytime he sang America the Beautiful

[@lydmarl.475]

And the late James Ingram, with his whiskey voice!

[@deevillalobos4277]

My man Ray Charles... Night time is the Right time! Check it out

[@deborahdanielson8901]

I get chills EVERY TIME I hear this song, and sometimes it brings me to tears. Great musicians❤️❤️❤️. They all look like they are having a great time, so much fun❤️❤️❤️

[@karenduguid3943]

Im crying! But it's stress release after Hurricane Sally past couple days!

[@chilledlifeofaila9345]

It just saddens me to what the world has become this song should make us remember every lyric of this song on what love really looks like

[@sherribrock2726]

They left the Grammy!s went straight over to do this. They were given their parts and very little rehearsal and were able to achieve this fantastic song .

[@TheKyrix82]

They had amazing incentive to do it. If they didn't get it on the first take, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles threatened to drive everyone home

[@jp3813]

It was the American Music Awards.

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

@@TheKyrix82 None of them got it on the first take. lol

[@kaczka53]

@@shiranuiaensland1442 Ray Charles. But his part was recorded couple days later

[@shiranuiaensland1442]

@@kaczka53 He only had the chorus, which he already knew from the group recording where the "drive everyone home" joke was said.

[@missybelmont9830]

Legends, all of them. A very important moment in American History! New generations need to hear this piece of unity music! We are all one! Period!

[@euronick61]

Yes we are all one ... but some are much much much richer than everyone else and could wipe out world poverty without it denting their bank balance but instead they sing along in their self congratulatory way 'oh look at us we have given an hour of our time to record this fabulous song to get the poor people to buy the record to end hunger' ... and yet it still goes on ....

[@leob4403]

​@@euronick61 come on youre blaming these artists for that? They are not the scummy faceless greedy soulless corporations and corrupted politicians running this planet

[@karunaheartways8903]

This song helped to change the direction of my life back in the early ‘80’s. I’ve spent 30 years living and working in Africa as a humanitarian since that time. I still cry when I hear this song! Thank you for playing!

[@Galactica2425]

You have to understand this was the night of the Grammy's and after the Grammy's all of these legends went to a studio at the request of Michael , Lionel and or Quincy Jones and made this song that move not only a country but the world. We don't have that today. I'm so glad you and a few others do reactions and experience the music so many of us grew up with . Thank you very much.

[@Dai-koku]

That was after American Music Awards ceremony......rest is correct. All night recording song.....and as a part of it we get as well an hour video with Jane Fonda as a presenter of the night recording session. I absolutely love either song and Making of "We are the world". That was truly unique🥰🥰

[@loritalbot3063]

It still brings tears to my eye's when I see this. We need something like this again to help heal this messed up planet!

[@VanessaDownen]

The 80s was an amazing time for music. My favorite Christmas song is "do they know it's Christmas time" by band aid. It has all the greats and it's an amazing message.

[@lorrielongoria2153]

Iconic musicians who all came together, checked their egos at the door to create something magical for the greater good. That was special.

[@markchampagne9231]

Don't forget to recognize Quincy Jones, the director and producer of this. His career spans everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. A true talent. Some of those you didn't recognize: Diana Ross, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Bob Dylan, Hall and Oats, James Ingram, Al Jarreau. You got a lot of them though

[@YouT00ber]

Not sure if he recognized the great Ray Charles either (older black guy w/ the glasses). What a lineup!

[@cannacliffords7462]

CYNDI Lauper

[@dianeross4522]

And Cyndi just kills her part. I remember the first time I saw this i was a teenager & I cried from just the magnitude of the artist and the message. Every single singer blew me awayyyy....

[@f1nn0]

And fabulous Harry Belafonte :-)

[@Itagibalves]

and there are others who just make backing vocals like MJ´s sister Latoya Jackson...

[@kdn1980]

That Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen combination is absolutely incredible!! Two very unique and powerful voices combining to create something beautiful. Breathtaking!! Side note: Please take a moment to respect those artists who helped perform this song who are sadly no longer with us. God speed, and thank you for the music!

[@rentoshine2038]

🥀🥀🙏🙏🙏🥀🥀

[@danimariano7584]

Apos isso, Bruce fez muito sucesso aqui no Brasil ...veio para o Rock in Rio💕🎶

[@miserablemozz8714]

The duets are all so cool, and on the whole, very different styles of artists. Paul/Kenny, Tina/Billy, Dionne/Willie, Huey/Cyndi/Kim: none of them should really work, but they're all magnificent.

[@lauraolson961]

I can't tell you how moved I was watching your reaction. Im 48. I remember when they did this. And to see someone your age truly appreciate the talent of the musicians and the importance of the cause. BTW they did redid it more recently. Jaime Fox put it together. Has all recent artists in it. It is good as well.

[@dks6714]

Diana Ross is the woman singer you didn't know who was singing with Michael Jackson. CHECK HER OUT FOR SURE!!!

[@stevebrien1041]

Al Jareau was the other you didn't know

[@j.h.3777]

If he watches the show "Black-ish", that's the mom on the show's mom!

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Definitely check her out-

[@SueSnellLives]

Diana Ross of The Supremes. Check out some of her solo hits, such as Upside Down, I'm Coming Out, and Chain Reaction.

[@RoryVanucchi]

Touch Me In The Morning a good place to start with for Diana Ross

[@SueSnellLives]

Watching you watch this made me tear up and get chills--was like seeing it for the first time. That's why we love you, Jay!

[@juliebowness3299]

Can honestly say I have never watched this without shedding tears, both for the subject matter and the truly amazing voices coming together...unforgettable

[@deevillalobos4277]

Me too... I was in 8th grade in 1985... It still brings up sooo much emotion

[@karenduguid3943]

Crying my eyes out! This needs to be our song for the issues now

[@juliebowness3299]

@@karenduguid3943 Totally agree

[@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.

[@cnote3492]

Huey Lewis is one of the most underrated singers out there, The Heart of Rock and Roll, I Need a New Drug, Back in Time so many great songs

[@feferosette]

Hope he reacts to him soon too. ☺

[@lorrainemyers8515]

Happy to be stuck with you and My favorite: DO You Believe In Love! I crank that waaaay up! Ita a feel good song!

[@angelajakem366]

You should react to James Ingram!

[@dandiscer1373]

Was never a fan...(i was a metal head in the 80's) But youre right...that dude can sing. Great voice.

[@jamescarlson3151]

I don't know how well known it is, but Huey Lewis scored a perfect 800 on the math SAT. Not bad.

[@backcheck31]

Some of the greatest artists in one room. Yup, solid gold.

[@rayboston8737]

I don't think my smile has dropped. You look like a kid on Christmas morning and I love watching it! This happened once! It's special!

[@ivi122]

I agree. His reaction was priceless. This is the best music video ever!!!

[@moviegirl1100]

it actually happened twice.. don't forget Band Aid do they know it's Christmas.

[@norma5377]

Farm Aid

[@anndownsouth5070]

The kid at Christmas feeling is how I feel when I watch the video.

[@ingridyerenaaguilar8033]

Finally a kid with fine taste of music. Congratulations, love your reaction, I wish more young people learn about this truly gifted and talented artist

[@redrum482]

The 80s was a golden age of music! So many artists in one place for the best cause was amazing! Michael, Lionel and Quincy made it happen.

[@TheClairem75]

Easily your best reaction. A year or two ago you wouldn’t of know who any of them were! Great job 👏 The famine in Ethiopia was in 1984 and a charity song was made at Christmas time in the uk called ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Well worth a reaction too. It features lots of British & Irish singers you’ll recognise. As it’s a Christmas song you may want to wait a few months, up to you lol. The USA for Africa song came out in 1985, the same year as Live Aid. I don’t know about the US but here in the uk there have been many different charity songs over the years including 3 other versions of Do They Know It’s Christmas?!

[@TeddyBear-os7is]

Bandaid song blew this song and the Canadian song out of the water.

[@TeddyBear-os7is]

@craig 22 u nailed it. Felt good to donate, but our money went to terrorists

[@toddferrell518]

Man we were so together back in them days , it’s a shame what’s going on now !

[@staceyreilly2373]

We were! Watching this I miss those days and realize how far backward we’ve gone and it makes me sad. Everyone was accepted... no matter race, color or creed.

[@TheMirixboy]

What are you talking about? Not long ago, people were separated by color, use of n word was much more common. I don't see how things are any worse now, just more obvious with the technology today.

[@mumbles215]

The problem is we’ve been infiltrated by communists since the 60s and now they have their fruit. Divide and conquer.

[@josephadiaz8343]

😭😊😍😎

[@RowdyRuth]

@@TheMirixboy Exactly right @dot! Remember they didn't arrest the cops because they saw the film, they arrested cops because we saw the film! Things are and will get better! I still believe in Humanity.

[@eddieyyy3]

I can never listen to the song all the way through without replaying Cyndi Lauper’s solo atleast 5 times or so…such a timeless one of a kind voice!

[@williamjamesayers7719]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie penned this song, so big congrats to them.

[@TheKyrix82]

A shame Prince couldn't get over himself and be a part of this. Or the second one.

[@joychuasihan12]

its mostly mj's work

[@williamjamesayers7719]

@@joychuasihan12 Not really......Jackson and Ritchie shared the responsibility; In 1985 Richie wrote “We Are the World” with pop icon Michael Jackson to raise money for African famine relief; the song generated some $50 million in donations and received a Grammy for song of the year.

[@oscarwiklander7688]

@@williamjamesayers7719 $63 million on just the single selling. Adjusted for inflation today $153 million

[@leslapins7617]

I was10 years old when these guys, most of them my idols, recorded this song. It was huge at that time, I cried everytime I heard it and I cried with you again know, this is pure emotion! 🥰♥️🥰♥️🥰

[@heatherrhoads8831]

I was 10, also.

[@karenduguid3943]

Me too

[@yukik7949]

3:53 "Oh Steve! Yeah!" Made my heart melt 💖😭

[@janicebarnes2914]

Oh me too! I couldn’t wait for him to see Steve Perry and recognize him! 🎤🎼

[@marlathe80sgirl96]

Girl...meee toooo!😍

[@jaimieharris7242]

This was a joy to watch your surprise every time a different icon starts singing. “Paul? Kenny?” This came out when I was nine and I did not know half of the singers but they are the most iconic voices of the 80’s. I’m glad you liked this one.

[@t9131973]

Michael & Lionel actually wrote this & Quincy Jones produced it.

[@m.e.w.4394]

Quincy Jones was the director in the video too.

[@susiemichaelperera-sweetma8132]

Lionel was called in by Quincey when Michael had actually completed most of the song. Michael's thing was always to let others shine as you can tell because every soloist is given the perfect part. Incredible.

[@daedalron]

That's incorrect. Lionel Richie was part of the project pretty much from the start. It's just that when Michael Jackson learned about the project, he told Richie he didn't want to just sing it, he wanted to be a part of the writing too. They agreed, and planned wrote the song together. It's just that MJ is MJ, and (according to MJ's sister) wrote pretty much the whole song by himself, before Richie arrived. Kind of like "let's prepare something so that we have a base version for when Richie arrives, so that we can work on it immediately", but the base version was so good that it's pretty much the final version.

[@debbieflores7256]

This song was in my head while I was in labor & giving birth to my son in 1985. I still love it. People cared about each other.

[@philpennington826]

LOL Some 35 years later and it still makes me laugh that when they do the shots of the choir, you see all these legendary singers....and Dan Akroyd 😆 My favorite part of the song though is when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are bouncing off of each other towards the end, though. Stevie's perfectly silky smooth voice contrasts so well with Bruce's "whiskey poured over gravel" growl. It works perfectly.

[@isimonsez]

I wondered why he was there then read that Blues Bros was why… never seen it but I figure he sang in it 🧐

[@margaretgrace713]

The Stevie-Bruce parts gave me goosebumps "back then" and still today. I'm grateful that all these artists gave their time and talent to get together on the SAME day. 💖

[@davidpower7874]

I simply can't believe there are some Americans, no matter how young, that have never heard this song before.

[@danielthenorwegianguy]

The one singing with Michael Jackson on the Chorus is Diana Ross

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

One of the proudest moments in musical history! Stars coming together to feed our brethren in Africa.

[@kayomholt-montague7661]

Oh my, Javonne! Your reaction videos are priceless and uplifting! You really know how to appreciate the music of yester-years! Keep pumping them out! God! I appreciate you so much as a 65 years young woman from Montana!

[@lanapiercy2370]

Goosebumps and tears. I love seeing all these guys together, never get tired of this one. JV love watching your reaction to this one, thanks for the joy ❤️

[@michaellynch5254]

The girl you didn't recognize after Michael Jackson was Diana Ross.

[@kraigburningham4288]

The guy with funky voice was Bob Dylan. Lol

[@chamberlainachilihu4141]

Greatest stars ever with baby voice, raspy voice, bedroom voices, ocean voice, emotional voice, all came together

[@gpk1982]

Yes! You hit the nail on the head. Each one has their own unique voice. Most of them would not have careers today because record labels rarely value talent anymore.

[@pamz3085]

I can also watch this video over and over, even after all these years. I love your reaction. I wouldn't mind a repeat reaction from you two years later. Thank you for all your reactions!

[@joshuarobbdkful]

This reaction is officially the greatest reaction i've ever watched on youtube! this genuinely made me so happy to watch, you're amazing man keep it up. BTW they made a remake with newer artists for Haiti, you should check that one out

[@2GunRock]

Quincy Jones wrote, arranged and produced this, with all of the most popular singers at the time. He had only one demand for all of them when they arrived at the studio to make this video: "CHECK YOUR EGO's AT THE DOOR because this is more important than all of us." IOW's no complaints about the size of your parts.

[@tashanapennant741]

Didn't Lionel Richie and Micahel jackson write it??

[@seanscanlon9067]

Not trying to be a dick here but it was actually written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie.

[@stennieville]

Richie and Jackson wrote it, but Quincy Jones produced and arranged it, and that's him directing the choir at the end.

[@2GunRock]

@@stennieville Thanks for the corrections guys, I knew Q produced and arranged it, and he did tell all of the performers to check their egos at the door. I just assumed he wrote it too, but I stand corrected. Thanks for the feedback and correction, lest anyone be misled.

[@LouisPNoah]

Quincy Jones didnt wrote anything. It's written by Michael Jackson mostly and Lionel Richie.

[@colinwhitlock276]

In 1984 - there was DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS? by Live Aid. Same concept with many recording stars coming together for a worthy cause.

[@jimphf8422]

This is your best reaction ever! Always makes me smile and emotional seeing others react for the very first time. We'll never see such legends together ever again. We're all blessed to see this really. Thank you my brother...Bruce and Stevie is legendary baby.

[@nikkijones2340]

So impressed of your knowledge of musicians from “back in the day”. Impressive. Thanks for taking me back to this...your reactions are genuine and expressive. I feel you...

[@mjw2440]

I was a high school senior when this came out. I didn't fully appreciate the sheer amount of talent in that ensemble. I'm glad I grew up.

[@golddredgewater]

If Elvis was alive in 1985 it would have been great to see him in there. Karen Carpenter also

[@cathyhudnall3602]

I was just thinking I'm sure the Carpenters would have been there had Karen survived. That voice! I'm just as sure about Elvis and I mean absolutely no disrespect to him but Carpenters were more in my timeframe and Karen was a beast on those drums too. R.I.P. to BOTH! ❤

[@jenniferfields7113]

Yes it would Jim Hendrix

[@suzyq4982]

Michael Jackson left such a gapping hole in this world when he passed 😢 I’ll miss him till the day I die ❣️

[@suzyq4982]

@josh whatever ..

[@jusjohn]

Amen

[@jusjohn]

@@suzyq4982 really… Michael was dealt a horrible hand. Exposed to sex and drugs at a single digit age. He loved kids.. but he didn’t LOVE them… people are fucked

[@Snyper1405]

True legend he was and fake victims they were. The courts sorted that out now didn't they!!

[@SarahAli-oc8hy]

Me too.. I listen to him everyday #mjinnocent

[@55judylw]

I haven't seen this for many years. I still get goose bumps. Good on you for being able to recognize a lot of the musicians.

[@Tabris93]

As an oldie who grew up in the 80s, it warms my heart that you recognize so many of the singers in this video.

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

Imagine being in the house with Jay and not knowing what he is doing. All you hear is him shouting out names in ecstasy, "Oh Michael, yeah Kenny, that's what I'm talking about. Go!!" Etc, etc...🤣🤣🤣

[@JayveeTV]

Lmao

[@turdferguson400]

😂😂😂

[@JamieFredrickson]

LMFAO! I was thinking something along those lines!

[@kaiakreations]

@Gunnery Sgt Hartman ~ 😂🤣 Now, THAT'S a hilarious imagery!! I will be laughing about this the rest of the night 🤣🤣 JayVeeTV is highly entertaining with his reactions, complete with his surprised laughs, expressions and take on what he's hearing. I keep finding myself wanting to suggest songs I think he'd have fun with, but have no clue where/how to suggest anything ~ so I kick back and find my amusement in his reactions to fun songs like these. 😎

[@gunnerysgthartman9263]

@@kaiakreations I just put requests in the comment section and hope Jay will do it if enough people give a thumbs up. He is usually pretty good about doing requests that way, but you have to be patient. Imagine all the requests he gets, then sorting through artists that will probably block his video, editing, plus doing his normal everyday activities. It usually takes a week or so from request dates till the release of the video. Jay notices who his long time subscribers are, who comments often, and if their requests are usually popular and they have a good taste in music. So request away and he should do it. Good luck

[@Yugioh420]

I love how much you liked the Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen part as it was improved. After everyone left they realized the length wasn't long enough and guy had Stevie's number on hand so he called him into the studio and Bruce was close enough he came back and they adlibed that part and stuck it into the song to extend it to the right length.

[@HMGarth]

I never knew this, thanks!👍

[@KamandaHickey]

My favorite part, this one and Cindy Lauper. Both give me chills every time 🙌🏾

[@One-Day-After-Another]

I can't be sure... I wasn't there... but to my ears, after watching the documentary.... it sounds like they may have also improved Kenny, and AL.... In the documentary.... each take Kenny sounded like he needed to clear his throat...and each time they went around rehearsing I never heard THIS version (in this video) from Kenny or AL in the documetary... Same with Stevie... (but as you said they improved that by bringing him back in.)

[@adrians9719]

On the 23rd October 1984 the BBC news had a report by corresponent Michael Buerk on the developing famine in Ethiopa, following three years of drought and a civil war. Up to seven milliion people were at risk of starvation if nothing was done. Watching the news that evening was Bob Geldof, the lead singer of the Irish punk band the Boomtown Rats. Bob was so moved by the news report and the apparent lack of action by the various affluent economies of the world, that he felt he had to do something. As a musician he thought perhaps he could organise a charity record to raise funds to send food to the millions affected by the famine. With the help of his friend Midge Ure (the lead singer of Scottish pop band Ultravox) Bob bullied and cajoled as many famous pop stars as he could to perform on the record. Being based in the UK and wanting to get the record released asap, Bob and Midge mostly concentrated on rounding up bands based in the UK, with the proviso that anyone who participated gave their time for free. The recording took one day, the 25th November 1984, and the 'super group' was named Band Aid, and the song called Do They Know It's Christmas. Included in the recording were bands and musicians such as Kool & the Gang, Bono from U2, Phil Collins, Banarama, Boy George & Culture Club (Bob famously phoned Boy George, who was in New York at the time, and told him to get his arse onto the next Concorde flight to London), Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, George Michael, Sting, Paul Weller, Status Quo. The single was released on the 3rd December 1984 and went straight to number 1 in the UK. It sold over 2 million copies worldwide. USA For Africa was co-ordinated by Harry Belafonte and Ken Kragen, inspired by the success that Bob and Band Aid had had in the UK, but this time using the cream of American talent at that time. The song We Are The World was recorded on the 21st January 1985, and released on the 7th March 1985. Bob Geldof travelled to Ethiopia to see how the funds raised by Band Aid were being spent, and realised that what had been raised should not be a one-off contribution. So using the same drive, blarney, bullying and downright fibs, he cajoled the biggest bands of the early Eighties to perform in two synchronised concerts to carry-on the fund raising for the millions affected by the famine - one in London and one in Philadelphia, for the first time using multiple satillites to live stream live concerts to virtually every country in the world. Live Aid took place on the 13th July 1985. Bob Geldof has since become an activist for sustainable development to help the poorest in Africa. He has also been given an honorary knighthood by the Queen for his charitable work. The BBC report can be seen here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joqym5JshL6ogMU It's not an easy watch.

[@oaktree1628]

Excellent post! Thanks for this!

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

Thank you for this and I remember!

[@nica900]

I remember Live Aid so well, me and my friends all got together at a friends house (in Dunedin NZ) to watch it. We were in our 20s.

[@jdoe1988]

Great summary. I'm not being a wise ass, but aren't all knighthoods at this point honorary? Serious question.

[@lindastevenson9717]

Love this. This was released at the same time as Do They Know Its Christmas by Band Aid in 1984 to raise money for Africa. Live Aid took place the following year.

[@thekeyboardess1150]

Yep, and "Do They Know It's Christmas" was the UK artists song.

[@turdferguson400]

Linda Stevenson Not quite. This song was released in 1985.

[@lindastevenson9717]

@@turdferguson400 you got me there. Did you Google that 🤣

[@turdferguson400]

Linda Stevenson 😂😂😂 I didn’t need to in this case. I remember those years very well. 💖🥰😍

[@neatdesign]

This also inspired Willie Nelson to start Farm Aid, which I think he still does every year.

[@rickmcintosh5787]

This was conducted when we were the greatest country in the world. Willing to help other countries, That is when America was Great.

[@phyhau4218]

You're so right i remember when this song came out still listen to it

[@TonyMontanaDS]

America hasn't been the greatest country since the 60s. It currently sits at 28th best which is really poor when you consider there are 31 first world countries. Source: www.socialprogress.org/?code=USA . Almost the greatest again...if you count from the bottom.

[@seanscanlon9067]

No country can seriously claim to be the greatest in the world when it does not even look after the health of its own people properly and that applied to America even prior to the virus. It just goes to show though that you can brainwash people if you spout nonsense often enough.

[@Stacey67643]

AMEN!!!!

[@Stacey67643]

before Trump....

[@kellymoneymaker3922]

I remember when this came out. It felt like we COULD all make a difference. I miss those days.❤️

[@soofitnsexy]

its been downhill since the 80s....its a different world

[@earprg]

Bruce at the end with the tear in his eye shows how real the feeling was!! We could NEVER get singers together today and thats sad...too many EGOs

[@candyrambeau1403]

This still brings tears to my eyes. By now you probably know Quincy Jones was director and Michael and Lionel wrote the song. I could tell you who they all were as you were asking. Wish I could have been in there with you. Have this on my playlist. ❤️

[@danwest9900]

JayveeTV: That was beautiful, man! Your reaction and the song were just soul moving. I was getting the chills from how cool this is, then I heard Stevie Wonder singing like I've never heard before. That brought tears to my eyes. The words needs this in 2020. The United States of America needs this in 2020.

[@joegonzalez5862]

Damn shame you aren't familiar with Stevie Wonder's music: Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillngness' First Finale, Songs in the Key of Life, Hotter Than July, In Square Circle. I have all of those on vinyl. (I only ever played them once - and recorded them onto cassette tape so I could enjoy them whenever. I have over 400 albums that I've only played once - including We Are the World.)

[@susanhfarrell6824]

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it years ago. Pure, real talent!❤️

[@ivi122]

I love your reaction. I was about 11 when this song came out. I loved it then and I love it now. The only difference is that back in the 80s we were able to listen to this song or watch the video when the radio or tv stations played it. Now I just happened to come across the video after all these years and brought back wonderful memories of that era. I came across the video 4 days ago and I’m not kidding when I say, I have watched it like 20 times if not more. I just absolutely love it. I can never get tired of watching the we are the world video!!!

[@whysaywhyx7100]

After it aired on tv most of us listened to it over and over and over! The ability to select and put that set of voices together was pure genius!

[@edp5886]

No one was the "star" no one wanted to be the "star" they all came together for a purpose greater than themselves.

[@daedalron]

To be fair, it was one of the fears of the producers, and they warned the artists about it in advance, to leave their ego at the door. Sadly, a very big name refused the collaboration... Prince.

[@kishad1542]

@@daedalron that's isn't really the story, but okay

[@ohboi9578]

@@kishad1542 how tf do u know that man

[@itsmackenzie]

@@daedalron there is some videos of them filming this and they keep having to do some parts over several times and everyone seems very helpful with each other.

[@GeotheScot]

I don't know , it's probably been mentioned, but all of this was a UK concept Bob Geldof and Midge Ure got music stars together and sang, DO THEY KNOW ITS CHRISTMAS, then the 2 live concerts from London & Philadelphia grew from this

[@sandiwinters1437]

I'll never forget when this came out. It was good times back then. I love your joy for music!