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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@ginnys9831]

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

[@michaeltipton5500]

4 legends on stage.

[@cynthiaejiogu8442]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Gordon2100M]

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

[@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.😊🎶❤️✌🏻

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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”!💜💜

[@TxBeagle759]

Your mom and dad raised an awesome young man❤❤❤

[@anitawright7169]

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

[@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.

[@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. 😊❤

[@kimcutts6153]

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

[@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.

[@vin5463]

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

[@nanalol4fun]

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

[@frederickclanahan1]

Gladys Knight and the Pips “Neither one of us”

[@danclifford2868]

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

[@elizabethfranco1284]

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

[@annecox944]

Gladys Knight is the actual original singer of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"

[@bobdelp2023]

👍 YEAH THIS WAS BACK IN ( 83 ) ROBERT, WHEN AIDS WAS JUST COMING INTO THE PICTURE! ☹ALD ELTON HAD STARTED A WHOLE FOUNDATION AND ALL💯AND SO YEAH LIKE I SAID ( GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS ) MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA, HUGE HIT THAT WAS OF HERS! 😊

[@crystaltitus1391]

When I was 26 years old. It was my fav song. I am 53 now 😂😂❤

[@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

[@stevefoulston]

Dionne Warwick was Whitney Houston's first cousin Warwick's mother and Houston's mother, Cissy, were sisters. Peace out.

[@russellkaplan1818]

All 4 are still hanging in there!

[@beagrinton5934]

Absolutely fantastic collaboration!!!❤

[@yunengdahl3675]

As others have said, Gladys Knight and the Pips "Midnight Train to Georgia". You'll understand why she's a legend.

[@stevehamilton8824]

This song was written by two legends - Carol Bayer Sager & Burt Bacharach. This was put together to raise money for AIDS, which at the time was a serious problem in 1985 and was not being funded or taken as seriously as it needed to be by the government. Elizabeth Taylor, who was active in promoting awareness of this disease helped to put these artists together, who at the time were in their prime. In regards to Gregory Abbott, he is an amazing singer and that song - "Shake You Down" is amazing.

[@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.

[@noelpauley5381]

I remember loving this song when I was like 5!! So good ❤

[@terryfry8859]

That was a very dear aunt to Whitney Houston. Dionne Warwick has the most beautiful voice ever.

[@juliewhite7469]

I love this song ❤😊

[@superhuckie]

Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott is an excellent song, sweet candy soul from the mid 80's. Definitely worth a listen!

[@jimpiretti9764]

The original was Dionne alone (she is related (aunt I think) to Whitney Houston. You mentioned that you looked at Elton John as a great songwriter. He is actually part of one of the most amazing and successful collaborations. Bernie Taupin would write WORDS with no music and send them to Elton who would then write the music.

[@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 .

[@carrollmurphy2289]

You HAVE to do Gregory Abbott, Shake You Down!!!❤❤❤❤ AND Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack!

[@bibliophileforever3128]

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

[@deelawson4551]

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

[@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.

[@kualua6612]

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

[@mikew563]

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

[@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!

[@dianebrumfield531]

That's Gladys Knight! Love your reactions!

[@carrollmurphy2289]

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

[@tarynkirchen5961]

I love this version, but I'd swear I heard or saw a version with Whitney Houston in it instead of Gladys Knight at some point. This is just lovely. Thank you so much for reacting to it, sir! :D

[@johnnyd5285]

You need to react to Gladys Knight, she did a version of Heard it Through the Grapevine, and Midnight Train to Georgia, both big hits!

[@kristiselby2384]

Gladys Knight is the woman.

[@dalialight296]

That’s the truth!

[@beckygunterman7951]

Gladys, Dionne and Patti on Opra singing Superwoman

[@odelbert]

Mother's Finest - Baby Love !!!! Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime !!!! The Clash - The Guns of Brixton !!!! Ted Nugent - Writing on the Wall !!!! The Knife - Silent Shout !!!! The Vibrators - Keep it Clean !!!! Babylon Zoo - Spaceman !!!! Ace of Base - All that She Wants !!!!

[@desireefoster3738]

Yes, Midnight Train To Georgia!!!! Also, I believe Dionne Warwick was Whitney Houston's Aunt.

[@EBRoyJr]

I love this rendition. Four graet singers. Great reaction. I would love to see you do a reaction to Wierd Al Yankovic's parody of "Beat It." It's called "Eat It." It's hilarious. But watch MJ's "Beat It" video first. MJ's "Beat It" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPHqYh8edSEm5Isi=uIiuXEHiIhdodVtA Wierd Al Yankovic "Eat It" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKK9h5yepbR0eacsi=eNvicNy1N405tSLZ

[@heathermclean-smith5893]

Great reaction! Sorry, but I'm laughing saying, "Gladys Knight!" Always a good job!

[@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.

[@dianerolleri5121]

The ones you saw after the song, Gregory Abbott Shake You Down, and Paebo Bryson Tonight I Celebrate My Love are musts! Please do both of them. Thanks! Hello from sunny Florida 🌞🌴

[@a754111]

Gladys knight NEITHER ONE OF US

[@kimzwolinski9919]

❤❤❤

[@aliciahager2961]

This song was penned by Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager.

[@JuanitaMansfield]

Must listen to the Live version of" Midnight train to Georgia "

[@Heather-x3m]

The moment you hear Gregory Abbott sing "shake you down" " You read my mind, girl I wanna shake you down...." You'll know it!! Also not sure if you have reacted to Dionne Warwick's " I know I'll never Love this Way Again" but no one runs away with that one... She's at her Best in that one.

[@bkm2797]

B.P., remember Elton wrote the music, it was Bernie Taupin who wrote the lyrics. This is so special, Dionne (Whitney Houston’s aunt) has such a beautiful voice, so you can see it definitely runs in the family. Thanks B.P.👍💕

[@voxandlocks]

This song was written by Burt Bacharach, Carol Bayer-Sager & Bruce Roberts.

[@thomask6681]

Real music, no ugliness here.

[@angelaward7624]

What a great combination of talent ! 🎉

[@bmorse68]

Could you please react to Aaron Neville....dont take away my heaven? It's a banger for sure !!!!!!

[@msvickiGa]

I don't think BP has ever heard of the Neville bros out of New Orleans.

[@user-nz8vd7es7k]

Need to listen to BRUCE WILLIS play the harmonica and SING!!! 😎🔥

[@rhondaserges5136]

Gladys had that beautiful smile .. unforgettable

[@kevinmarshall854]

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

[@jamiemiller2638]

Review the Gregory Abbott song you mentioned. Guarantee you will like it.

[@creinicke1000]

Oh YES!

[@markrohal9983]

I cannot upvote this enough. Great song.

[@jimfrederick3907]

Carole Bayer Sager's poetry combined Burt Bacharach's musical genius yields pefection.

[@marcgarcia288]

Elton is a great writer, but most of his hits were written by Bernie Taupin. I'd recommend the movie Rocket Man, it tells the story of Bernie and Elton's relationship.

[@tiniselles]

Bernie Taupin wrote all the lyrics and Elton John wrote all the music to go with the lyrics.

[@JamOweN]

You’ll probably recognize Gregory Abbott’s “Shake You Down” and that would be a great reaction even if you don’t. Can’t think of any major Hip-Hop samples with it except for “this one’s for you” line used in De La’s “Cool Breeze on the Rocks.”

[@bkm2797]

Absolutely love that song by Gregory Abbott!

[@JamOweN]

@@bkm2797 I remember this song being on one of those daytime CD mixtape commercials back in the day. The corniness of the 80s will always have a soft spot in my heart because it was a purer time… #EenyMeenyMineyMoe 😂🎶🕺🏽

[@bkm2797]

@@JamOweN yep, the 80’s were some simpler times, and lots of change.

[@dillodefense]

Such a great collaboration! Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Elton John... What is not to like?

[@kevincaulder20]

Ok, Pegasus. You need some soul and Gladys Knight and the Pips are coming to deliver it. On the Midnight Special, she sings one of her most popular hits live called NEITHER ONE OF US. It is one of her best. MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA is the most recognized song in her catalog. As for Stevie Wonder, listen up. SUPERSTITION, DO I DO, IF YOU REALLY LOVE ME, HIGHER GROUND, SIR DUKE, and a song describing his joy for his newborn daughter called ISN'T SHE LOVELY. I'm sure it will resonate with you. This collaboration between these artists folloed up on the WE ARE THE WORLD video. This should be enough to get you started. Let's go. 3:52

[@edwardarmsworth9463]

You may like to react to 4 total legends, missing you by, Brandy, Tamia, Chaka, and Gladys Knight, so many good rifts. 😊

[@tonimartim5056]

Dionne is Whitney's first cousin. Please reach to Gladys Knight and the Pips live

[@klb9142]

Gladys Knight song Love Overboard.

[@lakelady57]

Please, please review Midnight Train to Georgia. Gladys has the voice but so does Dionne.

[@JDanBarry]

This old white man love me some Dion, Aretha, Patty, Diane. Lol.. oh yes, and Glady

[@paulmeyer9255]

Would love to see some Elton John reactions!!!!!!

[@llschnitz]

"Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding" is Elton's Magnum Opus. Best live version is "Madison Square Garden, One NIght Only" concert from 2000.

[@ginnys9831]

Yes to Gregory Abbott!!

[@randalgordon1390]

Thank you. Beautiful. I got goose bumps.

[@barbaracline9064]

Gladys Knight. She’s the best!

[@conniekungfu206]

Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's cousin! Musical family eh. 😊

[@supasoulproductions]

If you do some Stevie Wonder, it might be interesting to start with a track called Pastime Paradise from his album 'Songs In the Key of Life'. That's the track that was used for Gangster's Paradise, Anything off of that album is gold, though.

[@bobkoeth5127]

She also fid a version with Luther Vondtoss, Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston that is even mire bomb

[@conniekungfu206]

If this doesn't put a smile on your face, nothing will.

[@conniekungfu206]

Oh definitely do more Gladys knight! I really love her.

[@stuartchapman2446]

I know you like Freddie Mercury so listen to him sing with the opera singer Montserrat Cabaye the song Barcelona, absolutely amazing.

[@crystaltitus1391]

Gladys Knight. A legend

[@conniekungfu206]

Your head should be exploding with all these greats! ❤

[@shonia9059]

How in the world do you not know who Gladys Knight is?! Gladys Knight and the PiPs. Lord have mercy. I am in shock. 😳One of the greatest voices ever. Come on now.

[@rbodee]

Check out "Neither One of Us" and "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" by Gladys.