REVISITING U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World! I was to young to know how GREAT this was!

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

Ive reacted to Bob Dylan on the channel but didn’t recognize him in this hahaha Proceed with roasting me 😆🥲

[@steveullrich7737]

Hey you did great overall. Kenny Loggins was one of the artists you didn’t know and who you should react to at some point.

[@michaellynch9550]

You said you still have trouble figuring out which ones Hall and Oates? just remember Hall is the first name in the group and the lead singer.

[@AllTheHandlesTaken]

We're all here learning. Some of us on the hip-hop side. Some on the new stuff. Some with the classics. No roast required. But if you really need one, that was ignorant, sir. Respectfully.

[@kazzakoala]

Timestamps and artists involved for you. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance) 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

[@patriciak7409]

I cringed when you didn't know Bob Dylan the great revolutionary voice of the 60s. Shukran from Africa 🇰🇪

[@SB06184]

I loved your reaction when Steve Perry came on.

[@DonnaWenker]

me too!! epic

[@fatimasoares7261]

Whoever put together Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder was a genious: gravel and crystal. Amazing.

[@r3adrpro811]

Quincy Jones was the producer, as weill as the conductor. Credit should go to him.

[@gk5891]

Yep, that was Quincy's idea. One of the greatesr producers ever. He was responsible for Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Bad" albums among others. If he was involved you put the album on your list before you heard the first song.

[@cog4life]

Great way to put it!

[@anon17472]

Bruce was more gravelly even than normal, he went from the last show on his tour, onto a plane, straight to this. You can hear it

[@inekebaalman3320]

I read somewhere that Quincy wasn’t totally satisfied after the song was finished. He asked Stevie to come back to the studio a couple of days later. That’s when he sang his last part of the song. Genius!

[@timothymccleary7097]

Here's all the artists Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel sing the first verse;[30] Michael Jackson and Diana Ross sing the first chorus;[30] Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse; Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall sing the second chorus;[30] Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes sing the bridge.[30] "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.[citation needed] The structure is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup".[13] The following people sang in the chorus: 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, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and Smokey Robinson.[30]

[@jennfontan188]

Thankyou so much for this❤❤❤

[@jennyjenny4501]

I’ll have to rewatch and look for my favorite outlaw, Waylon Jennings !

[@julieCA58]

Thank you

[@LonghopeBro-ju6jl]

I'm 71 and recognized almost every one of the singers and a lot of the backup singers. What I loved about this reaction was the response and how many of them he recognized. Way more than any other reactor I've watched. Black Pegasus really pays attention to the artists he reacts to and knows greatness when he sees it. I love seeing artists from the past getting their due, and not being forgotten. KZbin is truly a wealth of great music.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Phil Collins was on drums

[@wolfgangaero]

It's okay, we all have that same reaction to hearing Steve Perry

[@vanessaschisel7781]

Indeed we do what an Amazing voice

[@sallykeena]

I'm 73 so yes, this was my day and Steve Perry is my man! 😉🥰

[@angiecampbell2863]

Me too, I think he was the best singer here!

[@PebblesBlue]

Don't worry about stopping, just do what you do best - speak your mind, show your emotions, be your genuine self, as always.

[@karensamuel1139]

I agree 👍

[@cc-hk5ih]

Amen

[@Ko_Qc]

im watching all kind of reaction videos all the time and he's great most pause alot more and dont say anything smart, he's got my vote just for not doing this xd

[@linrn53]

Quincy Jones, who was the producer, put a sign on the door that read "leave your egos at the door". All of the artists worked all night in the studio to do this song. 63 million dollars went to Africa. (I'm 66 and remember when it aired on MTV, we all sat around waiting for it that night)

[@andreadeamon6419]

Was right after a music award. Michael didn't attend it as he was there recording his solo and getting things ready

[@tupelohoney622]

I'm 64 and also remember waiting for this song to come out. The black gentleman in the back with the white sweater was Henry Belafonte, an incredibly gifted artist. This song was the whose who in every music genre of the past decade.

[@amyaeschbach3581]

Every solo artist was a Grammy winner!! Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel must hear Sound of Silence! He also performed that song at opening of Ground Zero Memorial. You didn’t mention Lionel!!!!! Kenny Loggins did Footloose and Highway to the Danger Zone from Top Gun! You must do Cyndi Lauper (crazy hair) true colors or time after time! You did awesome! Thank you❤❤❤

[@stephaniewade2973]

The ego situation is the very reason that Prince chose not to collaborate unfortunately.

[@toddmills2651]

Fact

[@georgelee1319]

Some of the best singers in that generation.. no autotune or gimmicks like nowadays.... Just pure talent....period.

[@MsFeleyra]

We are the world raised over $60 million for African famine relief and medical aid when it was released in 1985. The song sold more than 20 million copies and was promoted with a music video that we just watched and other merchandise and media. Most of the proceeds actually did go to USA for Africa, which worked to end poverty on the continent and 10% was set aside for homelessness efforts in the United States.

[@kevinnelson66]

I had the full We Are the World album on cassette, the 45 vinyl single, and the 12 inch vinyl single.

[@mariebishop7357]

Don't feel bad about not knowing who they all are. You are discovering them now. I envy you hearing them for the first time. This was a timeless moment. The joy on your face when you recognize someone you've reacted to is priceless.

[@ChrisHaar]

The new Netflix documentary about the making of this is really worth watching.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Facts 😊

[@kimberlygrimm7007]

I was coming to the comments to say exactly this! ❤

[@kimm2304]

@@kimberlygrimm7007 Me too! Just realized, 3 Kim's think alike! 👍

[@jennfontan188]

What is it called? I would love to watch❤

[@pdxgreg6183]

Agreed. The doc is called “The Greatest Night in Pop”

[@ms.lisamarie82]

Look at those smiles. 😊😊These legends did this in the middle of the night, in a secret location right after the American Music Awards. Most of them came from across the globe on their 1 night off from tour... They had 1 night to rehearse, learn their parts and record it. They sang until like 5 am the next day. They dont do this kind of music anymore. Celebs and fans have become so consumed with money, fame, obsessions. We will never see love, compassion and generosity from Hollywood again.

[@Cchan53]

You didnt notice the other people because you didnt know them!

[@bkm2797]

I was with you until the last sentence! There are plenty that would be more than willing to do something like this again!

[@andrewharrington6953]

Still a rip off of Band Aid from a year previous

[@ms.lisamarie82]

@@bkm2797 maybe I am jaded by the crap on our radio these days. I'm sure there are several artists that would be willing. But I do not believe we will ever see this again because industry is hell bent on pushing all energy into music filled with sex, vulgarity, violence and hate. There are a few out there with kindness and love to express I agree. Things have changed so much. I can name 100 songs about love, beauty, compassion inspiring conversations about change for the better and more than likely less than 5 came out in the last 12 to 15 years.

[@bkm2797]

ms.lisamarie82 I don't listen to the radio because so much is just as you say, and has been this entire new century. What I'm hoping is young people are getting fed up with the dirt and darkness and the illiterate music that shocks instead of bringing any kind of hope. Let it fade away, and real music become the major part of the industry again. You may not agree, but Taylor has certainly proven that clean music with real musicians is what the majority want to hear. So sadly you may be right in finding enough for a cause isn't in the cards.

[@ImKatiesBrouther]

It hurts me so much that in 99.9% of the We Are The World reaction videos, people don't recognize or know James Ingram! He was an amazing singer and vocalist, but died way too young at 66 years old of brain cancer, in 2019. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song. After beginning his career in 1973, Ingram charted eight top 40 hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart from the early 1980s until the early 1990s, as well as thirteen top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In addition, he charted 20 hits on the Adult Contemporary chart (including two number-ones). He had two number-one singles on the Hot 100: the first, a duet with fellow R&B artist Patti Austin, 1982's "Baby, Come to Me" topped the U.S. pop chart in 1983; "I Don't Have the Heart", which became his second number-one in 1990 was his only number-one as a solo artist.

[@JanetMcCann-hy2hv]

Agreed. His voice was pure gold. So powerful, and such a beautiful tone.

[@wendymacraild5204]

F.A.C.T.S.!!!! It is SOOO painful that NO ONE knows James Ingram!!!!! He was SOO AWESOME!!!!

[@feliciakidd9358]

Yes I noticed that too. They never know who James Ingram is.

[@melodyszadkowski5256]

Love your writeup for James!

[@wendymacraild5204]

@@melodyszadkowski5256 me too! But a lot of that I also knew because I'm a James Ingram fan.

[@micdrop-jh3pf]

I totally understand your reaction. I loved the music of the 70s/80s/90s, but I did not fully realize the genius and talent of some of these performers until recently. It's blowing my mind too. Long live the tunes and the people who make them come to life. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@StacyMoore241]

I’m fortunate enough to be 63 years old and know who these artists are.

[@Desmond.TuTu.]

I’d rather be 23 and not know them …. But I’m not ☹️

[@amyl9864]

I am 54 - all of them look familiar but there are few that the names just wouldn't come to me right away, so I had to go and look it up!

[@lorrahowell3567]

Me too, 63

[@icommentonreactions1619]

Im 27 & know 90% of these. The younger generation will carry the torch

[@dahuffy]

66 here

[@RLG-]

The guy with the beard you didn't know is Kenny Loggins. He wrote and sang Footloose, Danger Zone from Top Gun, I'm Alright from Caddyshack, and many others. Good rabbit hole to go down.

[@wvman2374]

He legit has one of the finest voices in all of popular music.

[@laureldonald6213]

He also recorded a song with Steve Perry, Don't Fight It, a fun, feel good song.

[@DTA-Music]

Your Heart Will Lead You Home is a favorite of mine.

[@jp3813]

He sang Danger Zone, but it was written by Giorgio Moroder & Tom Whitlock.

[@JanetMcCann-hy2hv]

Agreed. He's been a fave of mine since his Loggins & Messina days.

[@marsanchez2500]

As someone that grew up in this era, I appreciate that you realize just how iconic and special this collaboration really was. The greatest gathering of musicians ever!!!!!

[@andrewharrington6953]

Nope, that was Band Aid

[@marsanchez2500]

@@andrewharrington6953 That was equally great, Ok American artists

[@threekidzmom04]

I agree with you!

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

Nope... this OLD GenXer (1966) 💯 disagrees.​@@andrewharrington6953

[@fatimasoares7261]

What about Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes? Have you watched it?

[@Jonz808]

And this is why REACTORS are so important in keeping the music alive, the history, the memories, and the unique perspective each brings.

[@dianerendon8150]

I get goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear Steve Perry

[@VincentManiscalco]

Don’t worry when Steve Perry sings everybody stops !! and the guy right before him. Kenny Loggins has an incredible voice.

[@beauealey9300]

So true!!

[@thomaswhitten2537]

BP may have not know Kenny Loggins,but my GUESS is he would recognize his song...FOOT LOOSE!

[@SueK51]

Steve and Kenny were nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for their collaboration on 'Don't Fight It.' Pat Benatar's hubby, Neil Giraldo is on lead guitar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXu9mqBjlJaki7M

[@lesliedaubert1411]

​@@SueK51I have that song on Steve Perry's Greatest Hits album.

[@hockemeyer1]

That was Harry Belafonte standing next to Dan Aykroyd. The Pointer Sisters were part of the choir as was Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and Bette Midler standing with Latoya Jackson.

[@jenniferwick2772]

6:10 Steve Perry!! I loved watching your face when you kept realizing how many incredible singers were in this!

[@brendascott7028]

I remember this performance. Listen to Steve Perry. His voice is head & shoulders above the rest!

[@edrrobb1988]

To me also Bruce's did too

[@miayans]

There are some wonderful articles written about this. It all hung on Springsteen. He was on tour but said yes and flew in to take part in this. The artists came from an awards show to the recording studio. A sign was written at the door that said to leave your egos outside. No managers, assistants etc were allowed in. Just artists. They had one night to do this. Something that is often overlooked about this performance that bears mentioning: Skin color didn't matter. Talent mattered. Being raised during this time makes today so much more frustrating. All the division. It's just not necessary. Thanks for your reaction. Oh, they all did this for free. That'll never happen again.

[@MKitchen75]

we need that mentality again in this world... badly..

[@DiDiana55]

Yes, the best years of my life, lucky to have been a part if that carefree era

[@AngelaGoodwin-fh6fw]

This 65-year-old woman loved your reaction to this song. As an adult you get to have a deeper appreciation for it now.

[@threekidzmom04]

I agree at 67!

[@michellefrank8116]

Amen

[@sherrylynn270]

Huey Luis.

[@sherrylynn270]

Cindy Lauper - Girls just want to have fun.

[@JoeyT1]

We will NEVER N-E-V-E-R see anything like this again. What truly makes this special is that this was the gathering of artists who made their biggest impact in the 50,60,70, and 80's. 4 DECADES! I am so honored to have been a teenager when this amazing song was released.

[@kimmince1955]

Once in a life time event and we have lost so many of them

[@kevanwillis4571]

We had already seen it in the U.K. 'Feed the world' by Band Aid kick started the Americans to get with the programme.

[@JoeyT1]

@@kevanwillis4571 I agree. USA for Africa has more artists from multiple decades

[@MamawT65]

They were all told to leave their egos at the door! It brought tears to my eyes watching you get so excited and emotional! Loved the reaction ❤

[@AFmedic]

This was recorded the night of the Grammy Awards, so after the artists did a quick clothing change and came to the studio and stayed until the wee hours of the morning. They all voluntarily gave their time for NO pay. Quincy had a sign by the door saying, "Leave your egos here".

[@michellelambi1796]

There's a great documentary about it on Netflix, I think....

[@gregcissell345]

Imagine getting all these artists together at the same time and in the same room with no internet or cellphones .

[@kati2224]

I think they were all at an awards show or benefit or something, like in the same building and they were met on their way out and asked to sing this song. They all said, sure.. and history was made. !!! They were given one instructions... leave all egos at the door.

[@SD-hs2pk]

@@kati2224that was a different location after the event based on the documentary

[@glennelfmann3143]

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

[@kerriespinrad7651]

Well done!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Hoeech]

Included in the chorus without having lines of their own are Harry Belafonte, Sheila E, Bob Geldof, The Pointer Sisters, all of The News (from Huey Lewis and the News), most of the Jackson family (Marlon, Tito, LaToya, Randy, Waylon and Jackie), Bette Midler, John Oates (of Hall & Oates) Smokey Robinson, Linsey Buckingham and Dan Aykroyd (I guess as half of the Blues Brothers) That's a scary amount of talent in one room. If I forgot anyone, please add them

[@tammyfinnemore]

was gonna post this so glad you did

[@Emilie-one]

I love that you took the time to break it out. I hope BP sees this post! He’s done reactions to a bunch of these people

[@sheilamuse4560]

I remembered each one!! ❤

[@gafre2757]

This was done after Bob Geldof( boomtown rats) and Midge Ure(ultravox) had got many stars from the UK and some from the US come together in England to record "do they know it's christmas"under the name of Band Aid in 1984. Check it out. The Live Aid concert followed in July 1985 in both the usa and england. Check out Queens performance at that concert, it's been called the greatest live performance ever. They stole the show.

[@jeffreymontgomery7516]

then there was "Farm Aid" later, but that was garbage in comparison...

[@eurofritz4617]

and Ronnie James Dio and Heavy Metal friends did one called "Hear 'n Aid"

[@wendymacraild5204]

FACTS!

[@debortahwelch9298]

There was SO MUCH TALENT in that room. This will NEVER happen again. I am so glad you were able to enjoy this.❣

[@rmvuvu1]

That's Kenny Loggins before Steve. Kenny & Steve NAILED IT EVERY TIME....Kenny R. had to try several times.....I PROMISE....the Steve Perry rehersals clips.....SO WORTH WATCHING!!!! Kenny & Steve go back and sit on the 1st step, as those after them struggle a bit, & Steve politely raises his had. Steve recently announced a new label and album & said he misses touring, terribly...We're all hoping!!! Steve commented on how he was so intimidted being there with these people....he named a few....he OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T REALIZE HOW GREAT HE IS....HIS VOICE JUST CUTS THROUGH, whereas, Dianna R. is so pure. STEVE....freaking awesome. Type Steve Perry We Are the World, and several cips of rehersals will come up!!!! I LOVED THEM!!!! A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THIS!!!!

[@joankisloski6972]

More than $60 million was raised for African famine.” Most of the proceeds went to USA for Africa. 10% was set aside for homelessness in the U.S., per Wonder's request.

[@antientdude1100]

Yea right !

[@starman2337]

It may have gone to Africa, but not to feed hungry children.

[@karenpowell6063]

@@starman2337You have any proof of that?

[@davidjames3080]

@@karenpowell6063 It's been established that much of the money raised went to the brutal dictator of Ethiopia, Mengistu. Ethiopia were in a civil war and Mengistu was responsible for the deaths of over 100,000 people in his 'resettlement marches'. He used the money from the West to buy modern, sophisticated weapons from Russia which he used to crush his enemies and make life worse for the people of Ethiopia. No food crossed the front lines and it is no coincidence that following Band Aid, Live Aid and USA for Africa, Ethiopa had the largest standing army in Africa and according to US Intelligence reports had employed chemical warfare and nerve gas on their own people. Bob Geldof and the people involved in these famine relief efforts all meant well and I've no doubt that some of the money reached the places it was supposed to (especially when Western cameras accompanied the aid), but they but had no idea how the politics of Africa worked, and there was no chance of all of that money and aid reaching the people it was supposed to, since Geldof had insisted on having oversight of the funds and dealing with the African leaders directly instead of handing the funds to established charities working in the area.

[@TheMadeofhonor]

Hewy Lewis is one you didn't recognize, but you just reacted to him 6 days ago lol. He's standing next to Cyndi Lauper with the yellow/red hair. Don't allow the Trolls to bother you. You have 300K subscribers that love your video's. You are loved and appreciated my friend.

[@PML78]

Kenny Loggins is also the one he didn't know

[@marcellahutchens3807]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote this song. I recently saw an interview with Lionel Ritchie and 100% of the money went (and still goes) to feeding the children. Yes this song still generates significant donations

[@andreamajchrzak3475]

Michael and Lionel were great song writers amongst other things.

[@thomaswalenciej6771]

Lionel Richie was also living in kenny Roger's guest house when he wrote this and kenny was one of the first ones called to Participate.

[@tpatt525_Tiff_]

That's really cool!

[@AerialViewsKy]

And NO Auto-tune. Love the reaction from Black Pegasus ! Thank you Sir !

[@michellemiller5620]

Steve Perry is the voice. And he stop singing because he felt he wasn't perfect. But he still is lol

[@kerriespinrad7651]

If you haven’t seen the documentary on this, you should. It’ll blow your mind the history behind it. THEY DID THIS IN ONE EVENING RIGHT AFTER THE GRAMMY AWARDS🥳❤️ watch the documentary .

[@katewright4414]

Agreed! I actually participated in “Hands across America” and grew up with this song, but seeing all his talent and dedication in one room in that documentary brought tears to my eyes. It’s a great watch!

[@vdeserisy]

the guy next to Kenny Rogers is Paul Simon from Simon and Garfunkle

[@kevinnelson66]

Paul Simon was briefly married to Carrie Fisher during the early 1980's. They hooked up not long after Carrie and Dan Akyroyd ended their relationship.

[@RunetteHamilton]

Don't we all just love Steve Perry❤

[@rmvuvu1]

I thought Steve should have had Bruce's lines....Bruce screams. Steve's Notes Soars!!! Yes, Hall & Oats...I believe, (it was Daryll) . Huey Lewis had trouble in rehersals, and also Cyndi Lauper, then Kim Carnes. Yeah, that had to be Peobo before Daryll, and he REALLY struggled in rehersals!!! Shocking!!!! It's like he was also having trouble w/ the words....he struggled the most, then Huey 2nd. You gotta see the rehersals!!!! You'll LOVE

[@Hogpapa4]

OMG… best reaction ever… I get misty everytime watching this… favorite part is Cyndi Laupers voice when she comes bouncing in… LOVE IT…! 👏👏👏

[@TerryL421]

I'm 64 and was an almost 25 year old girl when this came out. Watching your reaction to this was just so much fun. Seeing your excitement when you recognized someone was priceless.

[@tiacalhoun3841]

We will never see this kind of talent altogether in one song ever again, this is a masterpiece, so many greats in one room!!!!

[@oliversoares4010]

6:03 I can watch this clip a thousand times, and in all of them my honest reaction to Steve Perry is exactly that! What a voice, folks... what a voice...

[@sueprator9314]

He was the bomb -he had it going on

[@jimmycranier3668]

Proceeds 60.million 90% to help feed children in Africa 10% to help hungry children in U.S.A.

[@vichraev.5386]

Don't feel bad about just now discovering some of this great music. That's the beautiful thing about the internet, we can discover music and artists that were either before our time or that we missed because things didn't compel us to pay attention at the time. I graduated high school in 1987, yet I didn't discover Stevie Ray Vaughan (who you've done wonderful reactions to) until LAST YEAR, and now he's my favorite guitarist, and one of my favorite musicians of all time!

[@eugenenicolaas6881]

No auto tune my friend! Pure talent back then!

[@wiggy3333]

The Uk did one called “Do they Know It’s Christmas” and Canada did one called “Tears Are Not Enough”.

[@lindalee3345]

This is your best reaction! You retained what you have watched very well. I'm 73 and can name 95% of the artists. It was great to see that video again.

[@marshabailey1121]

The top singers of their day. The best of the best were given solos by Quincy Jones, who produced it. They pulled an all nighter after the American Music Awards. At the time, Steve Perry had a huge hit O Sherrie from his first solo album Street Talk (Steve was one of the 1st Quincy called). Yes, Dan Aykroyd (beleieve it or not a cousin of mine) was in the chorus.

[@michelecarson2360]

The artist just before Steve Perry is his friend, Kenny Loggins of Loggins & Maseena. He and Steve recorded Don't Fight It together.

[@anab4488]

This song is a true gem. 100% pure talent and 0% autotune.

[@elizabethfranco1284]

Soloist in order of appearance:Lionel Richie,Stevie Wonder,Paul Simon,Kenny Rogers,James Ingram,Tina Turner,Billy Joel,MJ,Diana Ross,Dionne Warwick,Willie Nelson,Al Jarreau,Bruce Springsteen,Kenny Loggins,Steve Perry,Daryl Hall,Huey Lewis,Cyndi Lauper,Kim Carnes,Bob Dylan,Ray Charles

[@karensilvera6694]

Fantastic!! It was going too fast for me to jot them down for BP.

[@bkm2797]

That is not the complete list, but you can google it.

[@sueprator9314]

That is not the exact order but they are all there!

[@icommentonreactions1619]

Stevie Wonder makes anything sound gold. A true gem to the world.

[@brookehornback1896]

Lionel Richie sang this last night in Louisville,Kentucky at his sold out concert with Earth Wind and Fire.It got 😢!Love some Lionel baby!

[@Moose1032]

You would never see this many great artists come together for a great cause. Talent like Michael and Quincey producing we won’t see it again. Steve Perry’s voice is amazing. That much talent in one room was big idk if people realized that. Your reactions are priceless it’s a chilling song

[@shannonotoole3526]

kenny Loggins "FOOTLOOSE" "DANGER ZONE" "I'm Alright (theme from Caddyshack"

[@karensilvera6694]

BP, I chose listening to you because you talk and get excited. It's like watching your kid Christmas morning. I enjoy you enjoying it. Keep up the great reactions.

[@karensamuel1139]

That brother is Al Jarreau who sang 'We Are In This Love Together'

[@visaman]

And the theme to Moonlighting.

[@RichardKennedy-m5w]

This song raised $60 million in 1985, that is approximately $175 million in 2024 dollars.

[@JanAgardy-ow2rh]

I am 76 & knew of all the artists. All of these people came together for no pay, all of the funds went to help Africa.

[@lindasuarez1050]

I was born in 1957 … these are the artists I grew up with. I’m so fortunate to have grown up with REAL music and REAL artists. Great reaction! Much love ❤️

[@NeptuneLady1957]

Ditto!

[@jolinkarlsson8569]

I’m 20 and i know all of them because i grew up on them

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

10:23.Brother Al Jarreau was an awesome jazz singer so good he had crossover soul/pop hits..Dude's voice was so smooth, He even made me wanna go out and buy a new Chevy when he sang an ad for 'em! 11:26 Bob Dylan always was a socially aware musician--His song " The Hurricane" , sparked protests/awareness about the railroaded boxer and began the public rallies/protests to free him.

[@BradLeroy]

Paul Simon and Huey Lewis are two of the artists you didn’t recognize. Both absolute greats in their genres.

[@sue4856]

And Kenny Loggins

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

Paul Simon has been writing and performing for almost 70 years, I’m only just turned 68!!

[@barrylarsen3850]

NOT IGNORANT! Awesome! This "excitment" and "emotion" is EXACTLY why we watch. Another BANGER!

[@Kellie_Curtis-Holmes]

This is exactly why i love music reactions. I've grown up listening to a vast array of genres and have my own eclectic taste. But this right here is magical. To see music i love through the eyes of someone new to it, makes me experience music in a whole new light and in ways i didn't see it before. Thank you for sharing and caring xxx

[@hollygolightly1302]

I'm 60 & I get emotional watching this. I'm so thrilled you are also blown away! ❤

[@henrykosky3919]

U S A for Africa Was the best charity drive EVER

[@suvijii841]

Live Aid: Hold my beer

[@paulhenderson8201]

@@suvijii841 Band Aid...but I knew what you meant.

[@suvijii841]

@@paulhenderson8201 Nope, I meant the Live Aid concert. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_Aid

[@maureencollins5177]

@@suvijii841 Yeah, Band Aid was the group of Brits who sang "Do They Know It's Christmas" while Live Aid was the UK-US concert.

[@Memorylanemodelcars2]

Huey Lewis, Cyndy Lauper Kim Carnes Kenny Loggins Quincy Jones A Few You Didn't Recognize

[@ryanstandre3648]

The girl with the crazy hair, you guessed "girls just want to have fun" you actually nailed it....that would be Cyndi lauper.. that's hilarious that you belted out a random song, and it's actually one of hers😂

[@jp3813]

I doubt that it's random. He likely knew that the song was performed by a woman w/ colorful hair.

[@pippilangkous3308]

This song was recorded after the massive hit from Band Aid ' Do They Know It's Xmas'. That was a huge collaboration from UK artists❤

[@sarahquirkyprincess7714]

I was wondering which one came first!

[@helenjarvis7755]

Yes that was made to releave a horrific famine in Africa The British singers that started it made sure the money was spent on the people for whom it was intended

[@kevinnelson66]

And a few months later on July 13, 1985 Live Aid took place. The Live Aid concerts are considered to be Gen Xer's equivalent to Woodstock.

[@surfeit5910]

Just here to add that next to Harry Belafonte in the chorus, you have Dan Akroyd wearing a suit!

[@brendascott7028]

I always wished they had given Steve Perry a bigger part. He has such an amazing voice!

[@lesliedaubert1411]

Definitely. Some of these vocalists were amazed at him. During practice one of the times someone yelled ' Woah ' with Steve Perry's solo.

[@mikeselznick7855]

You really have to give the most credit to Quincy Jones, who was the creative force and producer and director of the whole thing.

[@threekidzmom04]

Your reaction brought this 67 year old lady to tears!

[@aurouratrashworthy8680]

I just fell instantly in love with Steve Perry about a week ago lol so I'm new here too and his freakout at Steve made me squeal! lol

[@trulysickofit3709]

😱🤯. You wonder why generation X says that we had the best generation ever . Here’s the music we grew up on. That is the launching point for what is today. These people could sing acappella with no synthesizers like the people do today. This is their voices.. it’s not faked or manipulated by being computer generated. And I suggest by the wonderful person who wrote down all of the artists in here start your checklist of all of them.. and revisit the others. Because that is. MUSIC BITCHES! 😊😂. This music is what launched MTV . Nothing of the crap they play on it today. I am proud to be Gen X.

[@JoshuaRomero-o4e]

I am a teenager from Philippines BUT THANK GOD I KNOW ALL OF THEM , I KNOW EVERYONE OF THEM , THEY ARE ALL HAVE A GREAT WONDERFUL SONGS ... SUCH A MASTERPIECE

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

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

[@PebblesBlue]

Huey Lewis, Cindy Lauper and then Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan is the one towards the middle with the "weird" voice/pronounciation and the curly hair. Harry Belafonte, Bette Middler

[@disturbedpyro4511]

Having THAT MANY superstars in a single room singing together will NEVER happen again. The reason this song was so big is because it was all the greatest of their time coming together for a good cause. I was still in my mother’s womb when this sing released and I still remember how HUGE this song was because it was on the radio for the reason of the decade.

[@coreydean6540]

This was done one night after the American Music Awards. I remember that after the song came out, all radio stations played the song at the exact same time one day.

[@karensilvera6694]

Me too 😊

[@tuulasinisalo4113]

First Paul Simon, Kenny Loggins,Cindy Lauper, Harry Belafonte, Huey Lewis

[@ariiray4893]

Conductor • Quincy Jones Soloists (in order of appearance) • Lionel Richie • Stevie Wonder • Paul Simon • Kenny Rogers • James Ingram • Tina Turner • Billy Joel • Michael Jackson • Diana Ross • Dionne Warwick • Willie Nelson • Al Jarreau • Bruce Springsteen • Kenny Loggins • Steve Perry • Daryl Hall • Huey Lewis • Cyndi Lauper • Kim Carnes • Bob Dylan • Ray Charles Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • Anita Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters) • June Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters) • Ruth Pointer (of the Pointer Sisters) • Smokey Robinson Instrument players • John Barnes - keyboards, programming, arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Steve Porcaro - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards • John Robinson - drums

[@pdxgreg6183]

Bob Dylan was the lone solo in the middle. He was uncomfortable but knew it was important. You’d love Bob Dylan’s bars if you haven’t heard them.

[@sean_b_drummer]

When this first hit,I had the exact same reaction as your having. Seeing all these SUPER STARS coming together for this. It still gives me chills and brings some eye moisture, even after all these years just like it did back then.

[@ms.lisamarie82]

😂😂😂 I knew you were gonna get so excited about Steve Perry and Billy Joel and Daryl Hall there are so many iconic legends in this situation the documentary on It on Netflix called the greatest Knight and pop really goes into it and shows that recording their vocals over and over and over again and it's insaying Steve Perry was one of the ones that was able to help Cindy lauper get her part nailed just so many amazing people here.❤❤

[@Jan-bl7ru]

In order of appearance: Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon , Kenny Rogers, o. I’ turn, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Green, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Muchael Hackson, Huey Lewis, Cindy Lauper, (not sure if next girl), Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen. Among the choir are Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte and heaps more

[@wendymacraild5204]

Even though I LOVE your reaction to this and you do catch a lot of the greatness of this. I'm going to point out a few more things to you so you can learn even more great things about this single. YES! That was Quincy Jones you saw! Now, this is not your fault but it hurts me how no one ever knows who James Ingram is. James Ingram was AMAZING!!! James Ingram is the man in silver/grey who sings in between Kenny Rogers and Tina Turner. James Ingram is a 2 time Grammy winner as well as a 2 time Academy award winner. He has soo many hits! James Ingram and Quincy Jones co-wrote PYT Pretty Young Thing that Michael Jackson sang. James Ingram also did a collaboration with Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes! Kenny you saw but Kim Carnes is also in this video/project. James Ingram also did a duet with Patty Austin and did a duet with Linda Ronstadt. If you don't know Linda Ronstadt please also check her out! James Ingram came out of retirement I believe in 2008 to make a gospel album. Before his retirement he had 8 top 40 hits. He was a song writer, singer and producer. Please check out James Ingram. He is worth it! Sadly, James Ingram passed in 2019 from brain cancer. Also, a few of the other people you didn't know in this video you should check out/do reactions to are: "Paul Simon" who was the short guy in between Stevie Wonder and Kenny Rogers, then the tall guy with the beard who sang his part alone is "Kenny Loggins" -he was after "Al Jarreau" & Bruce Springsteen. The guy & 2 women singing together after MJ was Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper (crazy hair) and Kim Carnes (blonde). Then the one you stopped at and said you had just done a reaction to is Al Jarreau....another GREAT artist. His voice is like butter or silk. He is just smooth! And he too had so many hits of his own! and then YES! you did see RAy Charles! You did see Hall & Oates and YES that was Quincy Jones!! Great job! Then after you noticed Quincy Jones.....I don't think you realized -you saw 5 of MJ's siblings, Jackie Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Randy Jackson Tito Jackson, Latoya Jackson. Standing beside Latoya is Bette Midler, next was Bob Dylan after them. That's the one you said I dont' know who that is. Towards the end, when they showed Dan Akroyd and you said what's his name I forget - that is Harry Belafonte. It was his idea to do this and get this all together! The 3 guys toward the end you didn't know are Kenny Loggins, Jeffrey Osborne and Lindsey Buckingham. Lindsey Buckingham was part of Fleetwood Mac. This truly was a once in a lifetime EPIC thing!!! I wish everyone knew about. This will NEVER happen again. There were 46 recording artists who came together for this project. FORTY SIX!!!!!!! No attitudes. No stipulations. No demands. They all came together for the simple, humble truthful fact of wanting to do something great to help others. ALL ARTISTS IN ONE STUDIO AT THE SAME TIME -DONE IN ONE DAY!!!! EPIC!!!!!

[@michellejackson6679]

OMG the talent from the 60's, 70's and 80's in one room .. Incredible. Mind Blowing.

[@Ed7501]

You should check out the recent netflix documentary on this. Prince was supposed to be on it, they tried so hard to convince him to get him onboard, but he declined even though he was just down the road from the studio, lol..... he offered to do a guitar solo but they wanted him to sing, so he refused. This was right off the heels of Purple Rain, so Prince's star power was at it's peak then.

[@bkm2797]

His loss for sure! That night it was made clear all egos are to be checked at the door!

[@RubyGB]

Prince refused to check his ego at the door...he insisted he wouldn't record with the others and insisted on a separate recording studio for himself. He was told "no" and refused to participate in any capacity. Behind closed doors he lost a lot of respect inside the industry after this for his inflated ego.

[@moidawgmom_9020]

Great documentary!!

[@joanmest4752]

Paul Simon was the first man you saw. Part of Simon & Garfunkel

[@jp3813]

The first man he saw was Lionel Richie.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

These people are all music icons Legends!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@diannelacasse5116]

Guy with short beard, Kenny Loggins 'I'm Alright' from the movie Caddyshack and 'Footloose. Yup, Crazy Hair is Cyndi Lauper, "girls just Wanna'. the other blonde, is Kim Carnes, "She's Got Bette Davis Eyes' Short man in the beginning is Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel. Huey Lewis is also in there.

[@StacyMoore241]

I was 24 in 1985. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

I was still 13 in 1985 when We Are the World got radio play and I sang along to it.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I remember radio stations doing contests of name all the artists in order

[@philipstidstone390]

Harry Belefonte is the one that set the whole concept up. His family was upset at his passing no mention at the Grammys of the effort he had put forth to make this happen

[@andreadeamon6419]

@@philipstidstone390 actually it was the guy who set up band aid in Europe.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Bob geldof

[@soundofnellody262]

Those were the superstars of my childhood. And back then the word "Superstar" ment Superstar! It was not a word you use for every successful singer back then. But only for the creme de la creme. What I like about them, compared to nowadays, is that they are all older and went a long way in their career already. Nowadays I feel like all you have to bring to the table is youth and to show much skin. Talent is not that important since technology can help out where your talent ends. Edit: I know there are a few exceptions - but the music industry changed a lot. And not for the better.

[@JulieAmandaJeffreys]

Julie from Scotland here. 68 years old and loving you reliving our music Now you've watched the USA version of fund raising for Charity...... Go and react to the one that preceded it.......... Band Aid by UK Artists........ Bob Geldof was the driver...... All of them on the UK and USA songs were (some still are) the greatest of the time ..... some still are huge today.... Once you've looked at Band Aid. ...... go and look at the Live Aid Cocert from Wembley Stadium (London) and Philadelphia USA on 13 July 1985 and particularly Queen doing a 20 minute set where Freddie Mercury had the whole Stadium in the palm of his hand....... I feel very glad and incredibly spoiled by the Music that I grew up listening to during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. I am delighted to watch you react to this music..... It is fabulous to see you experience what I did all those years ago..... Please continue

[@lollagan]

Band Aid and Live Aid, yes! Go for it!

[@joelanderos23]

this song came on at 10:50 am april 5, 1985 on just about EVERY RADIO STATION EVERYWHERE. i was stationed at ft polk, la when this happened.

[@mikewhisenant5585]

There are TITANS on that stage....