SINGER REACTS | U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World | Bassist Musician Reaction

[@fpcardosao]

No autotune. Just pure talent.

[@nightfangs2910]

Exactly, the reason I only listen to music from the 70s -90s at 59 years old

[@rmweidner7596]

Every single person singing the lyrics (as opposed to the chorus) in this video is a titan in the American music industry. Between them, they have over 100 Grammy Awards and have sold over 2 BILLION albums.

[@smedleybutler1969]

The Chorus are also Titans who were told by Quincy Jones to leave their egos at the door!

[@gatorcock79]

You might add "One Nobel Prize in Literature"

[@tomf2953]

One of his brothers (Jermaine) and right beside him, MJs sister, Latoya

[@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258]

​@@smedleybutler1969That was an Epic Sign

[@JanetCousins-to3hz]

Many of those in the chorus are/were titans in the American and international music industry.

[@ericnordstrom4335]

R.I.P. Quincey Jones. Quincey is the conductor for this group. He lived to be 91 and just passed away recently.

[@fidel2xl]

Quincy Jones (along with Clive Davis)....the P-Diddy of the 1970s and 1980s. I'll leave it right there...lol

[@TonyDracon]

@@fidel2xl lol

[@sportgeek2028]

Rip

[@romeom4873]

01:33 Lionel Richie 01:46 Stevie Wonder 01:50 Paul Simon 02:00 Kenny Rogers 02:06 James Ingram 02:13 Tina Turner 02:20 Billy Joel 02:26 Michael Jackson 02:39 Diana Ross 02:55 Dionne Warwick 03:09 Willie Nelson 03:17 Al Jarreau 03:22 Bruce Springsteen 03:29 Kenny Loggins 03:35 Steve Perry 03:43 Daryl Hall 03:55 Huey Lewis 04:01 Cyndi Lauper 04:09 Kim Carnes 04:55 Bob Dylan 07:40 Ray Charles

[@erickinfantas2564]

Thank you!! You are awesome!

[@tonybaker55]

Well done!

[@Budster8770]

Ty

[@RM6737]

You missed Quincy Jones (the maestro, and producer of this song)

[@norcalboy2572]

Rest In Peace, Quincy Jones. You are a light in the world.

[@RLKmedic0315]

The talent in that studio is simply astounding. I mean they have Harry freaking Bellefonte as a back up singer!

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

i cant exactly remember if it was of Belafontes birthday,but during a break,they performed the "banana boat song".Al Jarreau knew the lyrics and sang the main pard,while ALL others sang "dah light break me wanna go home." so much fun to watch (making of video exists)

[@Gr8Buccaneer]

Stevie sang "if u drink too much, i'll have to say... you'll be driven home by me or Ray"

[@Ambaryerno]

You could never recreate this today. There's simply not enough talent in the world.

[@Lovejazz01]

And Smokey Robinson! And Bette Midler, two of the greatest singers in the world didn’t even have solos , but they were in the room though.. 🎤🎤

[@Lovejazz01]

@@Gr8Buccaneerprobably was talking about Al Jarreau , he was pretty toasted , yet still pulled off his solo professionally 😁🥃🎤( saw it on the documentary)

[@jerumd]

6:00 I gotta admit, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder's singing duet was a lethal combination! 🤣BEST!

[@dagmar.6954]

The amount of talent shown in this video is crazy. All are top notch artists from many different eras & genres of music. Don't think something like this will ever happen again. Sadly quite a few artists that are featured are no longer with us.

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reation..... A multile Star Compliitation..... Time Stamps from original Video, indicate start of first solo..... Lionel Richie - 0:26 - "Hello," "Dancing on the Ceiling," "All Night Long" Stevie Wonder - 0:39 - "That's what Friends are For," "Isn't She Lovely," "Superstition" Paul Simon - 0:43 - Simon and Garfunkel - "Sound of Silence," "Bridge over Troubled Water" Kenny Rogers - 0:53 - "Lady," "Islands in the Stream," "The Gambler," "Coward of the County" James Ingram - 0:59 - "There is no easy way," "Just once," "Somewhere Out There" Tina Turner - 1:06 - "Proud Mary," "What's Love Got to do with it," "Private Dancer" Billy Joel - 1:13 - "Piano Man," "Uptown Girl," "We Didn't start the Fire" Michael Jackson - 1:19 - "Bad," "Thriller," "Billy Jean," Diana Ross - 1:32 - "I'm Coming Out," "Endless Love," "Touch me in the Morning" Dionne Warwick - 1:48 - "Heartbreaker," "That's What friends are for," "Walk on By" Willie Nelson - 2:02 - "Seven Spanish Angels," "Mama Don't Let your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys," "Always on my Mind" Al Jarreau - 2:09 - “Roof Garden,” “Take Five” Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 - "BOrn in the USA," "Dancing in the Dark," "I'm on Fire" Kenny Loggins - 2:21 - "Footloose," "Danger Zone(Top Gun Opening)" Steve Perry - 2:28 - Journey - "Don't Stop Believing," "Faithfully" Daryl Hall - 2:36 - Hall and Oates - "Private Eyes," "Maneater," "Kiss on My List" Huey Lewis - 2:48 - "Power of Love," "Hip to be Square," "Workin for a Livin" Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 - "Girls Just Wanna have Fun," "Time ofter Time," "True Colors" Kim Carnes - 3:02 - "Bette Davis Eyes," "Say You Don't Know Me" Bob Dylan - 3:48 - "Forever Young," "Knockin on Heavens Door," "Blowin' in the Wind" Ray Charles - 4:27 - "Seven Spanish Angels," "Hit the Road Jack," "Georgia on my Mind" “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 “We Are the World” Instrumentalists David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums Quincy Jones -- conductor

[@rmweidner7596]

...and Dan Aykroyd actually snuck in with the musicians and managed to join the chorus - he wasn't actually invited.

[@erickinfantas2564]

You are SO AWESOME!!! Thank you so much. Wow. This is amazing!! Thank you taking the time to do all this. You rooooock!!! 😄👏🏽

[@CoastalNomad]

@@erickinfantas2564 The Heavy Lifting (Majority) was done by someone else..... I did add to it before posting......

[@cypher515]

@@rmweidner7596 Now I've _heard_ he was there to represent the American Film Industry (c) or something like that (at least Pop Up Video said that) but I honestly would not be very shocked if they said that later to cover for Dan being there. But he's an actual Blues Brother so I don't think they minded _too_ much. (Also it'd be ironic if that's what they invited him for, considering how absolutely Canadian he is.)

[@aleclewis9123]

One correction though, Phil Collins never played percussion on it. But he did play the drums on the British equivalent, which was Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas.

[@John-hr9ec]

Grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. We will never see another collaboration of musical talent like this again. So many stars in this production ❤

[@trevalarose8155]

I miss the 80's

[@mitzimoore3068]

It was the best. We had the music and didn't even realize it you knew when you turned on that radio, great music was coming out. That's just how it was! So glad it was my time and glad the young ones today are discovering it!

[@Lovejazz01]

So do I, it was a blast ,I didn’t want it to end .. 😢

[@luisalbertocalla6649]

Your little scream when you saw Steve Perry 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@kenlawless7247]

It doesn't matter your age or favorite Genre. Listening to Ray Charles sing "Georgia" is bliss.

[@josephalbanese]

Oh my God I must be old as Millie didn't know so many of these iconic singers.

[@DrummerDanVa]

This might have been the biggest collection of singing stars ever on one project. And they managed to check their egos at the door. There was a documentary about this on I think Netflix about how this all came about. It was a fascinating video.

[@donjackson5522]

If you watch the making of this video, while they are rehearsing, they are all working out their lyrics, how they want to sing it, when to come in... but Bruce belted out his part perfectly every time like it was the final take. That's why he's The Boss.

[@henrym5534]

i grew up in the 80s and i definitely miss the 80s

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Credits. Produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian. Orchestrated by Quincy Jones. Arranged by John Barnes. Written by the late Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Recorded at the end of the 1985 Grammys in the studio 🎙 of late Kenny Rogers (40 years since releasing an album) Los Angeles. Programming by Mike Boddicker (not the MLB pitcher), Ian Underwood and Steve Porcaro. Synthesizers by them, Barnes, Omartian, David Paich and Greg Philinganes. Synth bass by Louis Johnson. Percussion by Phil Collins and Paulinho da Costa. Drums 🥁 by John Robinson (not the late Los Angeles Rams head coach). Some time stamps. Lionel Richie. 1:33. Stevie Wonder.1:40. Paul Simon. 1:49. Late Kenny Rogers. 1:55. Late James Ingram. 2:07. Late Tina Turner. 2:14. Billy Joel. 2:19. Late Michael Jackson. 2:26. Diana Ross.2:38. Dionne Warwick. 2:55. Willie Nelson. 3:03. Late Harry Belafonte. 3:15. Bruce Springsteen. 3:24. (40 years 🎂 since releasing Born in the USA 🇺🇸.) Kenny Loggins. 3:28. (40 years 🎂 since he and Dean Pitchford wrote Footloose.) Steve Perry. 3:35. (40 years 🎂 since he released his solo album) Daryl Hall. 3:42 MJ Huey Lewis. 3:56. Cyndi Lauper. 4:01. (40 years 🎂 since releasing She's So Unusual) Kim Carnes. 4:09. Chorus. (Everybody) 4:15. Bob Dylan. 4:55. Chorus. Late Ray Charles. 5:33 abd closing voice. (He signed off American TV 📺 shows for many years.) Liner notes. 1 Dan Akroyd, 🇨🇦 and Phil Collins 🇬🇧, percussion, are the only non Americans who performed. 2 Humbertico Gatica is the only person directly involved with Band Aid, USA for Africa and Northern Lights. He engineered for all 3 supergroups. 3 The only complete groups who were participants were The News and The Pointer Sisters. Bonnie Pointer is the surviving member. RIP to her 3 sisters. 4 Heavy metal musicians were invited but all declined. 5 Madonna wanted to join but was told her voice was "not strong enough". That part went to Cyndi Lauper. Madonna appeared at Live Aid but skipped the ending to express her frustration. 6 Sammy Hagar wanted to join fellow Bay Area musicians HL and the News, LB, SP and Pointer Sisters but had no invitation. 7 Live Aid happened in July of the same year. Some musicians from any of the supergroups performed. Others such as Madonna and Rick Springfield who were not in any supergroup performed. Key. Late = no longer alive in 2024. RIP 🙏

[@erickinfantas2564]

Rest In Peace, maestro. Thank you for the music and for the joy you gave us through the decades. Quincy Jones (1933-2024)

[@RickRsymond]

Still get chills when I hear this !!

[@Joreel]

One of the few times where you got some of the best in the music industry and they all left their egos at the door and created a anazing song.

[@KNETTWERX]

The blonde you couldn’t name was Kim Carnes. She is famous for “Betty Davis Eyes”, and was a big song writer in the 1980’s. The stories behind the making of this song is amazing, and some are rather funny despite the somber message of the song. (Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder, both famous blind musicians, allegedly joked that if this song wasn’t a one take they would drive everyone home.)

[@Raymond-c3g]

This was amazing. It’s been awhile since I heard. So many outstanding artists collaborating. Feel free to select one for a reaction video. Keep up the great work. ❤

[@senor_ghost0]

5:56 that was Ray Charles. He’s known for “Georgia on my Mind” and “ Hit the Road Jack”. He died in 2004. He would’ve been 94 this year

[@Ambaryerno]

God, has it been that long?

[@Teletran35]

The night the recorded this live as you seen the American Music awards were that night.They all took off to this event after the show ended and spent till the Moring hours to record and edit it.Prince was to be there but didn't go

[@joepowell7025]

Yes I miss the 80's and the 70's and the 60's and the 50's I was there through all of them. Beautiful times beautiful music xxx.

[@zanohoriamazo1]

It’s a trip! ‘Ryan Charles’😅 His name is Ray. When you know Springstein & Perry, & can’t identify Stevie Wonder, you have simply been deprived. Stevie is arguably the best combo of singing, musicianship & prolific songwriter in the history of all those things. Diana Ross is the woman who sang with Michael Jackson, who introduced the Jackson 5 to the world. The woman you called Diana is Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston’s cousin.

[@magnuslofgren2441]

Listen to the mix at 8 minutes, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder it is 2 of the most different voices, but WOW how INCREDIBLE they sound together... Ray Charles, Dionne Warrick, Diana Ross are AMAZING to of course, but that duett WOOOW...

[@Andres64B]

I hate to admit it, but I'm old enough to remember when this came out. I was in college and it was huge I loved it then and I still love it now.

[@LennyWilkerson]

I think that is so cute 😍 how you were trying to name all the artists on this song 😂

[@Chockys234]

I say it with sadness in my heart, this song can be defined with one single word: unrepeatable. If in 2024 (or 2025, 2026, it doesn't matter) the greatest musicians and singers joint to try do it again, it wouldn't be the same. It's impossible by only one reason: ego. The musicians and singers of the 80, 70s, etc, understood that they had a debt with their fans. They were famous by them, because of them. Now, it's the opposite: some musicians and singers of the 21st century think that the fans have a debt with them. As if they had to love them per force and forgive everything, even if they do something bad. It's another world. Not in a better way.

[@piemanop2504]

I'm a huge 80s fan and have enjoyed discovering your reaction videos! Journey is my favorite band of all time with the one and only Steve "The Voice" Perry. I recommended listening to his solo 1984 album "Street Talk" with songs like "Oh Sherrie" "Foolish Heart" and "Go Away." Enjoy and thanks!

[@Giddeon131]

It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album We Are the World. With sales in excess of 20 million physical copies, it is the eighth-best-selling single of all time, meant to raise money for the 1983-1985 famine in Ethiopia

[@eliascarrasco1063]

In 1985 April 5 the entire world played this song in unison including MTV. Dan Akroyd a Ghostbusters also was in the group. United Supporters of Artistfor Africa (U S.A. for Africa)

[@BM-hb2mr]

I remember hands across America when we all held hands all the way across the United States.When this song came out it was awesome

[@VincentManiscalco]

With all due respect, it’s amazing that you’re a singer and you don’t recognize the greatest songwriter in American music history in any music history, Mr. Bob Dylan !! there would be no music without the incredible lyrical genius of Bob Dylan

[@Teletran35]

I remembered hearing this in radio before the video on MTV .Me and my brothers guessed the voices .The 80s was the best time of my life YES I do miss it it had the best music

[@allenfitch2996]

Greatest assembly of talent ever. Just magic❤

[@welitonsilva-s5p]

This is the most beautiful of all songs,.

[@bryanrhenderson6510]

Soloists In order : Lionel Ritchie, Stevie Wonder Michael, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, BillyJoel, M.J., Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Darryl Hall, M.J. , Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles……

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Not Peabo Bryson. He was the late James Ingram. RIP

[@bryanrhenderson6510]

@@WineSippingCowboy fixed it.. thanks still, not to bad from memory

[@WineSippingCowboy]

@@bryanrhenderson6510 Good 👍 memory 🧠. Many American Gen X people would recall fewer than 1/2 of these singers! 🤯

[@arnoldvanpercy]

Choir: Harry Belafonte,Janet & Randy Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Latoya Jackson, Pointer Sisters

[@tonybaker55]

My daughter was born in '85 and this was one of her favourite tracks when she was about 6 years old. I can still remember her doing a dance and hand actions to it. You can hear where Whitney Houston got her voice from (her mother). Her cousin Dionne has almost the same range. It was written by Michael and Lionel Richie.

[@visiblepixels4632]

RIP James Ingram - such an amazing voice.

[@ryanhill8886]

You need to also listen to the following :- "That's what friends are for" - Dione Warwick and friends and the English song that inspired this song "Do they know it's Christmas?" - Band Aid

[@zmadscientist]

@MillieMochiTunes great reaction! For some reason, even though the genre is different - something tells me you would very much enjoy Dan Fogelburg, "Same Old Lang Syne" about a holiday encounter with an old flame or "Leader of the Band" about Dan's dad. Dan has some quality of voice and the story lines are very emotive. Add a tissue box. Also... RIP Dan!

[@philunderwood8553]

There was a British collaboration of a similar sort "Do They Know It's Christmas?" also from the 80's and featuring all the big stars of the day.

[@Ambaryerno]

The British version was the original, IIRC, though We Are The World is the more famous. Bob Geldorf organized both.

[@Lufsixq]

The 1st to sing was Lionel Richie and he co-wrote "We Are The World" with Michael Jackson. The song was done after the American Music Awards in 1984 and it was done in one take.

[@donstand2195]

I love seeing these young people reaction when they see all the great singers even if they don't know their names

[@christhompson6010]

wow a generation who doesn't know who diana ross is that's just crazy

[@theG-man-p2h]

This was so much fun! You surprised me when you correctly pointed out Cyndi Lauper, and yes, a couple of Michael Jackson's siblings were there as well. 😄

[@LawrenceCravero]

Born in 76 the eighties were AWESOME

[@IliasPatrikas]

You should react to each one of these legends who made us love music

[@joseribeiro1850]

Lauper arrasando! ❤

[@thomasschmidt1836]

Lionel Ritchie, 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, solos in order of appearance. Others who were there and sang during the choruses were: Dan Ackroyd, Harry Belefonte, 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, Jeffery Osborne, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer and Smokey Robinson.

[@mikewatts867]

Not just the best of this time, the best of the best of all times. What the hell happened, we go from the peak of humanity in this moment to whatever it is now.

[@heykrazy5436]

The og dream team of singers

[@AbdiqafarHussein-m8n]

3:37 Her screaming was so cute!

[@swcoder]

I listened to a lot of reactors. I feel like this song is the one song you can't do unless you unlock it after to listening to most of the artists music lol.

[@DarraghC]

Great reaction!!! And great outfit, loving the style!! The grey haired man with the voice you liked was Kenny Rogers,

[@bobseki7051]

Great reaction… very impressed you recognized Bob Dylan.👍

[@Iamdiegocarbajal1994]

It’s crazy hearing your accent coming from the Spanish channel lol nice

[@SabarudiRudi-zq6pg]

This is Great song... Iam 17 old years time ago... I am like lionel Richie and brush springten.. Nice reaction sos... Thanks from 🇮🇩

[@hernangarciatv1978]

Esta bueno el docu de netflix, fue bastante caótica la grabación, pero creo que jamás se juntó tanto talento en un mismo lugar.

[@RobsonBarboza-bd7vr]

I just discovered the channel thanks to this anthem

[@ingridgonzalez9048]

The Blonde is Kim Carnes, her most recognized hit is Betty Davis Eyes.

[@nickhaswell6011]

Michael jackson 1995 mtv awards is a must incredible performance

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

There was a famine in Africa and this was the American contribution - collecting money to help. Later - the summer 1985 "Live Aid" was arranged in London and Philadelphia (US) - in stadiums with artists who performed 20 minutes each - and then the other venue had artists/groups doing the same while the stage was prepared for the next performance - - the performance from the venue without artist(s) was shown at the other on big screens and on television world wide via satellites. An estimate of 1.9 billion viewers world wide - - me included from Denmark. The best performance of all - - was "Queen" from London. It can be seen here on KZbin - also with reactors if you wish - . You will probably know some of the music - - . "Queen" is still considered one of the best groups world wide - of all times - with The Beatles as no. 1. If you are not familiar with "Queen" - they are still touring - they started in 1970 - now with Adam Lambert in front - the original singer was Freddie Mercury who died in 1991 from AIDS you can find more on KZbin . Thank you for your reaction.

[@thomastimlin1724]

Millie. Stevie Wonder went school with my blind cousin at the Michigan School for the Blind, and I never knew until decades later lol.

[@jerbearschannel2208]

The blonde is Kim Karns she sings Betty Davis eyes,

[@scottwontorski1274]

I miss the 80s.lmk when u invent that time machine.Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song.great reaction 😁❤😁

[@victorsixtythree]

Maybe you could put together of list of one song from each of the soloists to react to? (It could be quite a challenge to pick the one song that best represents each legendary artist!)

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

here's the list of who sang : 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 “We Are the World” Instrumentalists David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums

[@BryanMcdonough-gl9hm]

Rest In Peace John Denver 1943-1997 he asked to be in the song but he was turned by Ken Kragen because many people felt his image would hurt the credibility of the song as a pop rock anthem Wayne Jennings 1937-2002 he was in the rehearsal but he left of a dispute over the song lyrics that were to be sung in Swahili Ray Charles 1930-2004 June Pointer 1953-2006 Michael Jackson 1958-2009 Louis Johnson 1955-2015 he was a bass player Prince 1958-2016 he was supposed to be in this song Al Jarreau 1940-2017 James Ingram 1952-2019 Kenny Rogers 1938-2020 Ken Kragen 1936-2021 he was a fundraiser for this song Anita Pointer 1948-2022 Harry Belafonte 1927-2023 Tina Turner 1939-2023 Tito Jackson 1953-2024 and Quincy Jones 1933-2024

[@BabyGeneral96]

The cutest reaction you looked like a happy little girl that got her first birthday party,just adorable hehe😁. Another Major Collaboration which was to help the cause of H.I.V i recommend you is "What's Going On"(Official Video) by All Stars Tribute From the Greatest Pop/R&B Singers to the Best Rappers of the late 90's early 2000's are in it.

[@0okamino]

All but two of the people you see in that video are from the USA. All but one are from North America in general. Dan Aykroyd is from Canada (though his musical persona Elwood Blues is from Illinois), and Bob Geldof is from Ireland. Percussionist Paulinho da Costa is from Brazil (and South America is one of the Americas, so he is _an_ American). He isn't shown in the video, but did play on the recording.

[@zamdrist]

That was fun to watch with you! You mentioned liking Kenny Roger's voice...he'll surprise you! Gambler, Coward of the County, and many more

[@maggedo-x1s]

Country Crooner: Kenny Rogers' "The ♠️ Gambler" is a timeless & priceless classic! Willy Nelson&Ray Charles' "Seven Spanish Angels": ala' Marty Robbin's "El Paso"! 🤔

[@glendirienzo1365]

Millie Millie!!! ❤️😍🥰💖

[@BaggioExp]

You should watch "The Greatest Night In Pop", it is a movie (documentary) about the night they recorded this song.

[@ivan74292]

Dolly Parton , and Prince were missing in this meeting.

[@snave59]

The first guy was Lionel Ritchie.He was the lead sing of the Commadores.The 2nd guy,wearing glasses,who was singing with Ritchie,was Stevie Wonder.The 3rd one,was Paul Simon.The 4th one,was Kenny Rogers.The 5th one I do not recognize.The 6th one was Tina Turner.The one with the beard after Tina Turner,looks like Billy Joel.Then MJ.After MJ,was Diana Ross.Then the next black lady singing,was Dione Warwick.Next was Willie Nelson.Then the black guy,I don't know.Bruce Springsteen was after him.The next guy ,might be Kenny Loggins.Then Steve Perry.Then John Hall,of Hall and Oates.Then MJ agin.Then Huey Lewis.Then Kim Carnes.Then Cindy Lauperat 4:03.

[@snave59]

This was done in the 80's to help the people of Africa.There was widespread famine there.Every night on the national news,they were showing people starving, and dying in Africa.

[@pauljones9061]

Steve Perry nails it

[@roybiggs7239]

The blonde after Cyndi Lauper is Kim Carnes.

[@ckobo84]

She did a great "when we" 😂

[@Lovejazz01]

Unfortunately, the older this history making song gets , the least known these artists gets with younger generations, I hope we can keep this song alive and relevant…

[@j-on-da-web24]

As long as this song keeps getting rediscovered, there's hope.

[@bullpup33]

IMHO you can't listen to Ray Charles sing America the Beautiful without shedding some tears. Kenny Rodgers aka The Gambler is a must listen for you. Lady, written by Lionel Richie, is right up your ally.

[@ciberplay7461]

PERRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY !!!!!!!! WONRDER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JACKSON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@RafaelMartinez-bj7md]

The first men tan you can see are Lionel Ricchie and Steve Wonder.

[@smedleybutler1969]

The Blonde was Kim Carnes she sang Betty Davis eyes!

[@markanderson4338]

As a bassist, Musician you must see the film: Standing in the Shadows of Motown

[@alexandreclayton5148]

Isso foi realizado após a entrega do Gremmy. Ninguem poderia saber onde seria a gravação. e foi feito tudo numa noite

[@dawd29]

It astonishes me that a musician doesn't know who Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder are.

[@donstand2195]

You got to look at it like her parents were probably young children when this came out

[@wiggion]

Probably biggest "event" ever on MTV. In my opinion, Biggest collection of music talent not at an award show. So huge when it came out. written by lionel ritchie and michael jackson, conductor and co-producer, Quincy Jones

[@fermenal]

it seems you arent an 80 fan the cast its so outstanding

[@757optim]

There are very few of these people who wouldn't be instantly recognizable to music fans. Funny.

[@MrYoup11]

Being a Canadian, I like the Canadian famine Relief song, Tears are not enough by Northern Lights. I hope you react to that one.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

I put the link in my main post 📫

[@robertobravo6834]

I strongly recommend you "Hear 'N' Aid" by Stars Aid. That was a fundraising project by Dio in 1986.

[@LordCommander1]

They are a group of true legends, all of whom are rightfully in the Olympus of music. It would be difficult to assemble a group of musical monsters today, and certainly very few today would have the stature of superlegends such as Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Bruce Springsteen or Bob Dylan. It's good to have lived in that era, which although it is true was better, it was also dangerous due to the geopolitics that existed at that time.

[@ironcitytt]

Here are some ideas from some of the singers you saw... Kenny Rogers "Lady" Stevie Wonder "Sir Duke" Bruce Springsteen "Dancing in the Dark" Steve Perry "Oh, Sherrie" Bob Dylan "The Times They are a changin" Paul Simon "You Can Call Me Al" James Ingram "Just Once" Cyndi Lauper "True Colors" Billy Joel "Only the Good Die Young" Diana Ross "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Dionne Warwick "Walk On By" Ray Charles "Georgia On My Mind" Obviously these artists have many more hits... I'm going to add two more since you asked about Michael Jackson's brother... Jackson 5 "ABC" Janet Jackson "Nasty"

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Huey Lewis: Power of Love. Lindsey Buckingham. Holiday Road. Sheila E and Prince. Love Bazaar. Michael Jackson and Mick Jagger. State of Shock.

[@MrYoup11]

The only non American that I know was involved was Phil Collins. The credits say he was on percussion, so I imagine it was a regular drum set.

[@WineSippingCowboy]

No. Dan Akroyd. David Foster was disappointed he did not join Northern Lights. Quincy Jones floated He is ours! L 🤣 L

[@さんルンルン]

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