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

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

[@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

[@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”

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@SB06184]

I loved your reaction when Steve Perry came on.

[@DonnaWenker]

me too!! epic

[@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!! ❤

[@wolfgangaero]

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

[@vanessaschisel7781]

Indeed we do what an Amazing voice

[@dianerendon8150]

I get goosebumps EVERY SINGLE TIME I hear Steve Perry

[@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

[@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.

[@Hogpapa4]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@jenniferwick2772]

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

[@michellemiller5620]

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

[@georgelee1319]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@debortahwelch9298]

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

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

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

[@RunetteHamilton]

Don't we all just love Steve Perry❤

[@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.

[@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

[@stacyl7783]

Best collaboration EVER! There will never be another collab like this, IMO!❤❤❤

[@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

[@vdeserisy]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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....

[@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!!

[@eugenenicolaas6881]

No auto tune my friend! Pure talent back then!

[@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

[@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.

[@Jonz808]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!!

[@AerialViewsKy]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@user-yh8ik3xw8s]

You are the best Mr. Pegasus. I was around when this was presented Jan 28, 1985. It made me cry...a lot. Thank you for your wonderful reactions. At my age, I know all the singers. That last guy, you asked about, with the messy hair, is a folk singer Bob Dylan, who sang a lot about the state of the world society. Great guy, great singer. All of them were/are.

[@helenascott389]

Love it, this will never be repeated. Goosebump time ❤️ 🇬🇧🐶

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@ginnys9831]

There will never be such a collection of talent or greatness in one room ever again.

[@icommentonreactions1619]

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

[@michellefannin6459]

This song always chokes me up !!!!!!!!!! Im so proud of them for doing this. These are people from my generation. Some of the BEST singers in the world in my opinion. #80'sRULE

[@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

[@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!

[@Cchan53]

All great talents coming together..no egos ,just talent and a cause...

[@andrewharrington6953]

A rip off of Band Aid

[@jrod4344]

@@andrewharrington6953 It's best to rip off a band-aid. Really, I wouldn't say this is a rip off, it is totally different. Besides it also being a group of artists, doing a song for a benefit. Though give them credit for inspiring other artists to get together and help, if you want.

[@andrewharrington6953]

@@jrod4344 How is it totally different. It's a group of artists recording a charity song while boosting their own image. Exactly the same

[@Cchan53]

@ andrewharrington..wow what a negative ass you are!

[@jrod4344]

@@andrewharrington6953 The song is totally different. Besides, you are only assuming it is to improve their images. I don't think any of them needed a boost. Sorry folks, we can't do any more charity drives of any type anymore, because they have all been done before. We don't want to rip off a general concept. Where do you think genres came from?

[@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

[@michellefrank8116]

BP, don't beat yourself up. These great singers/performers will find their way into your list!

[@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 😊

[@karensamuel1139]

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

[@visaman]

And the theme to Moonlighting.

[@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.

[@brendascott7028]

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

[@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

[@anab4488]

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

[@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.

[@carlaharrington5120]

Probably the greatest concentration of musical talent ever assembled in one spot!!

[@BW-jv6jg]

I'm 65..l love watching you experience the pure joy of watching one after another after another of legendary voices coming together for hunger in Africa. I still get tears watching it this many years later.. fun fact.. really boohooed years ago..I was pregnant when this came out.. and so many were my favorites growing up..talk about tears lol!

[@cherivogerl2343]

I feel like this would never happen again. All those musicians in the same room. It was a magical moment in time.

[@vdeserisy]

yeah that's Darryl Hall from Hall and Oates

[@kennethohnemus3192]

Nothing but ❤❤❤❤. Be a great dad for your girls. I still get chills seeing and hearing this.

[@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

[@susanconstable2113]

I love watching reactors watching this video and being able to recognize these artists now after reacting to their music.

[@donnaami7609]

Always brings out the waterworks for me. I was 15 when they did this. A classic masterpiece faw shaw! ❤

[@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.

[@rel3elskum336]

This song in my opinion is the best collaboration of musicians of all time.

[@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!

[@DebbieDempster-n1q]

Such a great GREAT reaction!!! Brings me back as a kid when this song came out.... the eclectic musical styles together was unique & beautifully done

[@Linda-w8d]

BP, I work, still, but have always believed in "paying it forward." Blessings to your Mom.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

It is nice to know that a lot of big music artists can come together and leave their egos at the door and do something like this and make a difference. And all the money that was raised did go to that charity

[@wiggy3333]

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

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

Steve Perry, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, they are my favorites ❤️❤️❤️

[@michelecarson2360]

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

[@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

[@joannewhite81]

Iv never seen anyone enjoy a peace of music so much , sad to say a lot of these people are gone

[@stacylamb5607]

It still amazes me to this day that all these different singers sound so amazing all together

[@joelleholsman9456]

I'm 56, and I know them all. It's so amazing how much talent is on one stage.

[@Lakeshore14]

There is a great video, I believe on YT, that tells the story about the making of We AreThe World. It tells how they were able to get all these artists to perform on a certain night and time. They also tell you how much money they raised and how it went to feed millions in Africa. Excellent watch. Thanks for this. 👏👏👏🥰

[@Laniefj]

When one is 62, they know all of those awesome musicians (me!!)Love, love your reaction!!

[@itsjustnaima]

22 year old MJ Fan from Germany here! I know all of these artists - we‘ll never ever see this much greatness in one room ever again cause a lot of them are gone. May they rest in peace! ❤️

[@barrylarsen3850]

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

[@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!

[@lindagauvin9809]

Netflix did a documentary on the making of this song called The Greatest Night in Pop. This was recorded all in one night and the footage in the video was from the actual session. They started recording at like 11 at night after the AMA's. It's a really interesting watch.

[@josephmcphee9143]

I wish there was a way to get this to the top of the comments. It was a great documentary

[@BostonMarcus]

This emotional reaction has made my day. 👍✌️

[@joanmest4752]

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

[@jp3813]

The first man he saw was Lionel Richie.