Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Dionne Warwick - That's What Friends Are For! OMG they're on this too?

[@debbiecook2788]

There are, probably, hundreds at home screaming GLADYS KNIGHT !!!! lol

[@carefreescot]

Other young reactors also fail to identify her, with one lovely couple (they have been reacting for a few years to all types of music, so it was a bigger surprise) struggling to name Stevie Wonder....... that shocked me

[@joycepack6656]

yep, that's me you hear. LOL

[@mstewart109]

Gladys Knight !!! Please!!!

[@Renovion]

lol yeah

[@pacaluvr7963]

Yep….you need to react to Gladys Knight and the Pips. Her voice is pure warm honey with a smoky edge.

[@shannonotoole3526]

Gladys knight and the pips... Midnight train to Georgia! PLEASE BP?

[@dalialight296]

Yes Yes Yes!!!! And it has to be the Live Version!!! 🤭🙂

[@juliestogner2542]

Yes

[@cog4life]

I know you’ve heard this one through the years….😊

[@rjlane3475]

Gladys > Whitney if you gotta pick one

[@darnellengelbrecht4400]

@@rjlane3475this is tough, really tough. I grew up with my father listening to Gladys and then my father and sister listening to Whitney. Really tough call…

[@Hallas3]

The song was a single to raise money for AIDS research and prevention.

[@daniellaplume3840]

Yes, this song/video was for AIDS, right DURING the height of the epidemic, when there was no hope, and when homophonia was around😮 and when AIDS victims (most of whom were Gay men) didn't have any family or any friends left when they were dying. These artists at the time were seen as bold and courageous

[@d2kids4me]

Since then Sir Elton John established the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

[@1funbeachbum2]

I saw Gladys Knight in Oakland performing. I was in a bad accident two days before. With a walker braced up. One of the promoters saw me next i was taken inside before the doors opened with my family. I was told to pick anywhere you want. FRONT ROW legs up in pain but Gladys is worth it.

[@theresaneeds4514]

Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's cousin. Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, was a gospel singer and backup singer for Elvis, Chaka Khan, and Aretha Franklin.

[@joycewalbert1413]

You lived this too! Great memory! Thanks "Friend".

[@marypenebaker898]

And sometimes I can't wait to get to heaven, just to hear those Angels sing, once again. ❤❤❤

[@shirleydurr411]

Cissy Houston (Dionne's aunt) was also a member of the Gospelaires. Besides doing their own records, the group did a lot of background for Dionne and for other singers.

[@joycewalbert1413]

@@shirleydurr411 Yes!

[@sueprator9314]

I thought she was here aunt?

[@LarryNtx]

Dionne Warwick teamed up with Burt Bacharach in the early 60's. He would write them and she would sing them. Then they would go to the bank.

[@LarryNtx]

By the way Burt wrote this for her.

[@ariana-m66]

Lmfao....Gladys Knight, Steve Wonder, Sir Elton John, and Whitney Huston aunty, Dionne Warwick. Way before we are the world

[@barbaracline9064]

Dionne is Whitney’s cousin.

[@evanm1815]

I actually think We are the world was released in March 85 and That's what friends are for by Dionne and friends in November the same year. If I am correct, We are the world came before.

[@sueprator9314]

Right! She was her Aunt! Someone above said cousin..but no it was aunt, right?

[@lakenadillard3075]

@@sueprator9314nope they were cousins

[@angiel3412]

@@evanm1815yes, both recorded the same year.

[@cog4life]

This is one of the most beautiful collabs. Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Elton John , & Gladys Knight. All great friends. BEAUTIFUL expression of love & friendship. 😊❤

[@Gordon2100M]

Dionne Warwick supported AIDS early on and this song was addressed to that suffering.

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

The other lady is the one and only Gladys Knight. You've got to listen to "Midnight Train to Georgia"--Gladys Knight and the Pips.

[@cynthiaejiogu8442]

Trivia! Stevie Wonder plays the harmonica on Elton John’s that’s why we call it the blues! Good video too

[@darlas5762]

This was written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager. It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift. This recording, 1985; billed as Dionne Warwick & Friends, was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It raised more than $3 million.

[@MrErrandboy]

thank you! i knew that was the case that was a great movie also

[@fire12wife]

This song makes me sob every time... I used to sing this with my best friend John when we went to karaoke bars in the '90s. We had been best friends since we were little kids. He passed away 3 years ago at the age of 50. In 3 weeks I'm turning 50. His birthday is the day before mine. I miss him terribly!!! LOVE this song, but I have to be alone in order to listen to it. I just can't hide an ugly cry this big!

[@dolphinbear661]

Hugs from an internet stranger😢 To John🥂

[@DarlantanTheDark]

Dionne is a legend herself. Her friends definitely added so much. But Dionne is absolutely incredible on her own.

[@d2kids4me]

Gladis Knight, Stevie Wonder, Sir Elton John & Dionne Warwick. Perfection. Absolute perfection!

[@jsjazz12]

Dionne didn't need her friends to give her a hit. You need to dive into her songs. She's an icon all on her own.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

Gladys Knight is my favorite part! I love her voice…she’s a legend! I love this song and this is the original! Check out Gladys Knight and the Pips’ “Midnight Train to Georgia”!💜💜

[@bluelionvintage8134]

Dionne was a megastar in her own right. As far as I know this was the original. and yeah, midnight train to georgia with gladys and the pips is mandatory

[@garyjohnston-f9m]

Dionne Warwick owned the 60’s with songs by Burt Bacharach. She was mad successful.

[@threekidzmom04]

I grew up with all these singers and feel so blessed to have grown up with them! Beautiful just beautiful!

[@NancyMoran-r3b]

It’s great that they are all STILL alive!

[@bellac1451]

Dionne Warwick, wow what an aura around her of love and peace, some people just have that presence.

[@jenniferlehman326]

That's the original group and video that came out. I always loved this song. It has always reminded me of my friendship with my girlfriend Laura Lang and I. We've been friends since grade school, and it is now 49 years later, and we are still friends!! And in all those years, we have never, and I do mean NEVER, have had an argument or a fight about anything!! That is how close we are, and how much we have always respected each other to have different opinions from each other. Still friends to this day!! Don't know what i would do without my sister from another family!! Your friend, the Retired Paramedic and Horse Trainer in Ontario, Canada, Jenn 💖 🇨🇦

[@rhondaserges5136]

Gladys had that beautiful smile .. unforgettable

[@jillday2955]

Family/professional ties: Stevie Wonder - cousin to the Jackson family through matriarch Katherine; labelmate with Gladys at age 12. Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's cousin and Cissy's niece; muse and voice for Burt Bacharach. Gladys Knight's ex-husband, Barry Hankerson, introduced their goddaughter Aaliyah to R Kelly. The song, written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager, was originally done by Rod Stewart for the "Night Shift" soundtrack.

[@markcross7940]

The days you had to have talent, no autotune just talent

[@jareds2273]

Miss Midnight Train to Georgia Gladys Night Also, Elton only wrote musical arrangements back then. Bernie Taupin wrote the words to all his songs back then.

[@seansavage4766]

Great suggestion. Elton/Bernie still write that way. And they've never been in the same room when they do it

[@nikkirobison]

This is the original!!!! Love the song and so glad you reacted to it. First time I saw the video!!!

[@deniackeridge5273]

Thè original was Rod Stewart for the movie Night Shift

[@ConstanceBirkhahn]

Dionne sang solos on Burt Bacharach songs that he seemed to have written for her. This was mostly in the early to mid sixties. You might want to check out Walk on By and Anyone Who had a Heart.

[@donuttech635]

Here’s a couple I suggest you check out. “Ebony and Ivory,” by Stevie and Paul, also “Say, Say, Say” by Paul and Michael.

[@sarablack2547]

yes.i love those songs!

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

OMG - yes! I second this. The video for Say Say Say is AMAZING - and he NEEDS to see it asap.

[@sarablack2547]

@@jeannieschmidt2217 the way some people seem to be divided by race today really need to hear/see ebony and ivory.

[@nanalol4fun]

Gladys Knight is the lady in question. I remember this video well. It’s definitely a classic. ❤️

[@dshaak1]

Can't wait for this. Also check out Gladys Knight & The Pips in NEITHER ONE OF US live on Soul Train!! ♥

[@carrollmurphy2289]

This song is fire!

[@kimcutts6153]

🇬🇧 Gladys Knight & The Pips "Midnight Train To Georgia" "Neither One Of Us" & "You're The Best Thing (That Ever Happened To Me) 👌👌👌🎼🎶❤️

[@chrissymorris3612]

Dionne was a singer in usa for africa. She was standing with willie nelson.

[@rsw1227]

Gladys Knight and the Pips: "If I Was Your Woman" "Midnight Train To Georgia" The song that ALWAYS gets me and I'm a 55 yr old white dude! "Neither One Of Us" Solo Gladys: "Love Overboard" It's amazing how many great singers we had back then. Also with VERY distinguished voices that you immediately knew who was singing. Today they ALL sound similar. At least to me.

[@MS-zv4bf]

Dionne Warwick and Sir Barry Gibb were both honored last December at the Kennedy Center Awards. It's worth a watch.

[@pamelahoracek]

This song was written by Burt Bacharach and his then wife, Carole Bayer-Sager. I love this song because I am a fan of Bacharach's music. The only concert (LA's Greek Theater) I went to that I picked who we will see was Burt Bacharach and Dionne Warwick singing their hits and some she was not known for back in the 1980's. Also, this was "our song", my husband and I first dance to on New Years eve 1986. I lost my husband 4+ years ago to Covid. So, your video has brought back special memories of him listening to this song. Thank you.

[@susansantapola]

Effortless singing from Dionne and her amazing voice, a treat also with Gladys, Stevie and Elton.

[@martinl8574]

4 legends!!! This song always leaves me smiling. Gladys Knight steals the show.

[@carrollmurphy2289]

There is a live version with Whitney and Luther Vandross. It is fire!

[@lindamaclellan4899]

During the 60s, 70s, 80s there was amazing camaraderie and genuine admiration among solo artists - and bands as well - for each other. They knew and appreciated each other's talent and uniqueness. And while each artist continued to seek/maintain his/her own fame, they willingly collaborated with other artists from many different genres for worthy causes. QUITE IMPRESSIVE. This beautiful song, written by Burt Bacharach and Carole Sager, and brilliantly performed by this group of artists was released to benefit AIDS prevention/research. I think we need and could benefit with more of this type of collaboration in today's divisive world. MUSIC - more than any other art form - is a unifier.

[@kaybear1972]

I love your reaction to this song. I was a teenager when this came out. Your generation and beyond have missed out on such great music. You have a lot of catching up to do.

[@noelleparris9451]

The BEST version, and not just because it's the first *but because these four are GOLD* (or platinum... priceless really this collab).

[@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287]

This was my favorite song when I was 10th old and I played this record till ever begged me to find another favorite song. The other lady is gladys Knight. However, Dionne Warwick’s niece was Whitney Houston .

[@daleb1279]

Dionne and Whitney are first cousins, she's not her aunt. Dionne's mother Lee and Whitney's mother Cissy were sisters, Cissy was Dionne's aunt.

[@esthergentry-thompson9848]

There are a lot of us...african-anericans with green eyes....69 yr. old light skinned black green eyed female...love your channel!!

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Gladys Knight and the Pips Midnight Train to Georgia,Neither One of Us, Gonna Have to Use my Imagination.

[@bibliophileforever3128]

In addition to Midnight Train to Georgia, check out I Heard It Through the Grapevine. Gladys Knight and the Pips = Great R&B!

[@bambamnj]

GLADYS!! GLADYS!! GLADYS KNIGHT & the Pips. hehehe ({just did this bc the previous commentor said we were at home screaming her name}. LOVE all four of these artists!!

[@JanAgardy-ow2rh]

You have reacted in the last few days, some of my most special songs. This one is right up there with my all time favorite. It was first in my playlist & listened to it every night before going to sleep. It just gives you good vibes & ready to go to sleep with.

[@ginnys9831]

You're right, BP. MAJOR hit and won a Grammy.

[@dalialight296]

BLACK PEGASUS!! Please react to the Gladys Knight and The Pips, "Midnight train To Georgia" The Midnight Special Video. You have to watch the video though, it will be different experience :)

[@stephaniegeer1691]

OMG !!! I LOVE this song!!!!!! This has been a lifetime favorite forever for me! Thank you so much for this trip down memory lane.😊🎶❤️✌🏻

[@danclifford2868]

You need to look at some of the much older Dionne Warwick songs - when she was singing songs for Bert Bachrach

[@renacotti_art]

So thankful to my momma for making these artists and music a part of my growing up. I know I'm a better person because of it.

[@michaeltipton5500]

4 legends on stage.

[@bobelliott9426]

You know a song great when you smile and get the good feeling just watching....

[@mikew563]

This song was released in 1985. It was originally released by Rod Stewart for the movie soundtrack of Night Shift.

[@christinawilliams]

Stevie has been blowing the world away with his harmonica and singing skills since he was a child going by "Little Stevie Wonder." I'm sure you can find videos of him as a child. Musical Legend........... All legends from my day and I still cry every time I hear this song.

[@jp3813]

There's a live performance of this w/ Dionne, Stevie, Luther Vandross, & Whitney Houston. Gotta check it out!

[@ReactionsByJeff]

Dionne hosted a party and a party was had. She played the perfect hostess, making the night about her guests.

[@angelaward7624]

What a great combination of talent ! 🎉

[@lefty5757]

The Amazing Dionne! & Gladys Knight!

[@LibanonBoy-e6i]

80's Music is the best 😊😊😊

[@kualua6612]

My favorite Gladys Knight tune is Neither One of Us! BTW. Nice Maui shirt! Imua Maui.

[@ruthlafler5622]

That recording was to benefit and AIDS charity, which is why Elton John was involved. "It was first recorded in 1982 by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of the film Night Shift, but it is better known for the 1985 cover version by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Gladys Knight, and Stevie Wonder. This recording, billed as being by Dionne Warwick & Friends, was released as a charity single for AIDS research and prevention. It was a massive hit, becoming the number-one single of 1986 in the United States, and winning the Grammy Awards for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Song of the Year. It raised more than $3 million for its cause."

[@w1lsmum]

Dionne, Gladys, Aretha, Etta, all amazing

[@kevinmarshall854]

Yes Stevie Wonder and Elton John!!! These were the days of incredible musical collaborations!!!

[@laurasutherland8928]

Dontcha know that was a fantastic jam session !!! Awww loved Stevie ❤

[@frederickclanahan1]

Gladys Knight and the Pips “Neither one of us”

[@garybruce5619]

There was a time when Dionne Warwick ruled the airwaves. Her covers of the Bacharach/David songs were everywhere.

[@shanegooding4839]

So good to see you react to this BP! 😁

[@evanm1815]

That happy smile on your face during the first chorus is priceless ❤

[@Emilie-one]

I love this performance. I grew up listening to a lot of Elton John and a lot of Stevie wonder in my house

[@Kimberrann]

Always get goosebumps when Gladys sings! 💙

[@puddysue]

Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Elton John... wow!

[@creinicke1000]

Dionne was great.. Many songs are easy listening

[@sueprator9314]

These folks were famous and also veterans of performing in Vegas big time!!!! GLADYS KNIGHT!!!! SHE IS A KILLER ALSO!!!!!!!!!!

[@WakeUp-p6h]

Take a snap of that screenshot and React to ALL of Them!! THEY ARE ALL LEGENDARY SONGS & ARTISTS! ESPECIALLY the First one you mentioned at the end! "Shake You Down"!! I had some "experiences" as a youngster to that tune!! 😉👍🏻👌🏻😎

[@jeannieschmidt2217]

This song makes my heart happy - and never fails to give me chills.

[@heidikz69]

I have not heard this song in a long time. But my brain has music memory, and as I was singing along, I thought of my best friend from childhood who passed from cancer at 37. I still miss her , we had some awesome moments in time. Forever etched, love you Brenda.

[@beckygunterman7951]

Gladys, Dionne and Patti on Opra singing Superwoman

[@deelawson4551]

Love this song!! It always gets to me! Also YES check out Greggory Abbott - Shake You Down very good!!

[@squirehobbs6754]

Saw Dionne perform with the Spinners in 1974...the Spinners are my all time favorites.

[@vin5463]

the song is from Dionne Warwick.. she also song it with her cousine Withney.. look it up.. and enjoy

[@jimmatosky8075]

I have been watching you're reactions , They keep getting BETTER , More Positive , Thank YOU

[@ActSharpbands]

Oh boy you are in for a journey with Gladys.. hands down my favourite female artist of all time. She is a Goddess!

[@bjw0515]

I have not seen this video in forever! Thanks for all the reactions, much appreciated.

[@ikreer9777]

Wow! Straight back to high school with this one. Three years later, my class (and others) voted for it to be our class song. The show choir sang it every year. An arrangement was made for high school bands. You could not escape this song for years. I graduated college 4+ years later, and it still ended every party or dance (sponsored by a university group-not house parties). I do love it, but I am shocked how well I remember this one.

[@paulcaskey]

More Dionne Warwick! Her version of "I say a little prayer" is fantastic. Much better than Aretha Franklin's version. She has so many good songs.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Gladys Night & The Pips - Neither One of Us (Wants to be the one to say goodbye)

[@justkaron]

Oh please!!!!!!!

[@LoriTalbot-du2qt]

We had some darn good music back in the day! It great to see these artists get the respect that they deserve!

[@kathalinehansen7078]

It is similar to "We are the World" Copied from search Released as a charity single to support AIDS research and prevention, the song raised awareness and $3 million dollars for the cause. Aside from becoming the unofficial anthem for the fight against AIDS, “That's What Friends Are For” also became the No. 1 song of 1986. Jan 18, 2018

[@annevonhoene3613]

This is so great! Thank you for reminding me of songs I loved at the time but have forgotten about. I’m adding it to my playlist. Love the interactions between the four of them in the video, too!

[@St4rdog]

You need to do the live Soul Train awards version with Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. And yeah, you have to do Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down.

[@paulcox4807]

A magnificently beautiful song.

[@tahudack7785]

Thank you for the trip down memory lane. This came out when I was in high school. It was actually the class song for our 1985 graduation class. So many great memories. The other female is Gladys Knight.

[@AlwaysWatching53]

I have loved this song ever since it came out. Beautiful song

[@librarylady13]

💖💖💖

[@anitawright7169]

Love this song so much! Dionne, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight are fire. Love your reaction!

[@ivy7922]

That was 1of the songs that I chose for my wedding. It was the song that my Bridesmaids and Groomsmen danced together to. I always loved that song,and I thought it was perfect because we were all such good friends! ❤🥰