SO EMOTIONAL!!! First Time Reaction to U.S.A. For Africa - "We Are the World"

[@CoachLuisC]

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 Some artists not mentioned LaToya Jackson, Sheila E, Dan Aykroyd, a few of the Jackson brothers, Lindsey Buckingham and many more…

[@justgod613]

Dan is most definitely the easter egg in that ensemble. I imagine he might have been there due to Blues Brothers which means John Belushi could have been there as well had he lived.

[@jeromemilne561]

Harry Belafonte

[@kroft6799]

I mean seriously you don't know Ray Charles? Never mind Stevie Wonder arguably the most overall talented music artist of all time. I guess you still have a journey ahead of you.

[@whiskeybottle7753]

Bette Midler, Jeffrey Osborne, & the Pointer Sisters.

[@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus]

@@justgod613 Dan was in L.A. going to a meeting but he walked into the wrong office. That person had clients doing the song and he asked Dan to be a part of it.

[@holdensagan]

The number of legends in this room is staggering. There will never be that many in one room ever again.

[@RoyanneRamsay]

I agree

[@perwer-oz6rl]

... plus Dan Aykroyd

[@Shazzadut1]

Huey Lewis said that Paul Simon joked that if a bomb dropped on the building at that time, John Denver would be back on top! 😂😂😂

[@sheldoncooper9223]

Not with that much talent.

[@brianr3763]

I think you would enjoy watching Netflix's "The Greatest Night in Pop" to see the backstory to this. It was a minor miracle how they got all these stars to set aside their egos and collaborate for one purpose. All accomplished (mostly) in one night. No attitude, no divas, no record company red tape - just uniting for the cause.

[@paison318]

For sure!! Great to witness!

[@nashkita77]

Many were in town that night for the Grammys.

[@thewalruswasjason101]

I came to the comments to see how long before the “ check your egos” comment. Cringe

[@clh35]

@@nashkita77 It was the AMA's, not the Grammy's, and they were all in town for that reason.

[@nashkita77]

@clh35 something like that

[@ingridyerenaaguilar8033]

This is the true music royalty, No autotune, just pure talent

[@Mishy555]

Well said!!

[@LauraFagelman]

I grew up in this era. The world was a much better place at the time. We were more unified, happier, kinder, and caring. There was innocence. We wanted to help others as well as our own. It was beautiful times, and I feel blessed to have lived through those magical times. ❤

[@leif712009]

Me too and I agree 😊

[@trdoffroadguy1684]

Facts!

[@carlop.7182]

yes and no, it was at the height of the cold war between USA and the Soviet Union, with threats of nuclear missiles launched everyday. And All countries of eastern Europe were under communist dictatorships, great time for USA, but not ALL the world.

[@paison318]

True words! Feel blessed as well!

[@maxsmiley7191]

me as well, all my teenage years were in the 80's, nothing like it

[@Philly21flash]

Man, when Ray sings it just hits different. Amazing. Great reaction.

[@robertlerman7892]

Yes I lost it when Ray sings & Stevie Wonder.❤️🙏Rip Ray and many others in this video.❤️❤️❤️😢🙏

[@vpsim]

I was going to write the exact same thing... I have watched this video thousands of times, but the moment Ray appears always brings tears in my eyes. He is a legend.

[@alansnow1129]

Yeah Ray was always better singer then Stevie wonder

[@bpfromowc]

A 55 yo man here, I’ve seen this video dozens of times, but it still brings me to tears. It comes from a time when the world was a much better place. Lovely reaction. Thanks & Merry Christmas, from Ireland.

[@0okamino]

A Merry Christmas to you as well! 🎄👍 You had some representation there, too, since Bob Geldof was part of this. He was one of the very few people in this who isn’t from the US.

[@gibbs615]

Yes and it should still be like that now!

[@BaltimoreColt]

I'm 50, and it gets me in the feels every time as well. Whether or not the "world" was a better place back then is debatable, but that's a discussion for another time and place. Was it better for "me"? Absolutely, but I can't speak for everyone.

[@brendanpelly213]

Ozzie here... I could have said the exact same thing 👍🙏 Is magical to be reminded that it was worldwide

[@giopap512]

I m 53 and i was a teenager when this song released...I wasnt expecting i would get so emotional again..maybe because it reminds me my youth,maybe because its Christmas i dont know...Great reaction..!!!

[@brianbadders2363]

I'm 54 and grew up in the same era too, I'm not going to lie I teared up a little bit

[@ryannguyen9470]

I'm also turning 53 this year. just hearing this song again brings back so many great memories.

[@greglambert2928]

Quincy Jones is the one that put this together after an award show. He told everyone to leave they're egos at the door.

[@xabun]

MJ wrote the song tho

[@jasonregister3494]

Actually Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson are responsible for this song. They hired Quincy Jones.

[@zaymclemore]

@@jasonregister3494 Michael wrote the lyrics and Lional wrote the music/tempo of the song, i remember Michael Jackson saying in an interview.

[@jsm-tac2753]

Mj wrote it

[@greglambert2928]

I never said that Quincy wrote it I said he put it together. He helped to decide who sang which part. Didn't anyone notice he was conducting the event ?

[@kevinhooper3003]

At 9:50 am (Central Time) on April 5, 1985, “We Are The World” was simulcast around the world on hundreds of radio stations. I remember sitting in Freshman English class when the Principal announced that we were going to get to listen to it. It’s one of those culturally iconic moments I will never forget.

[@reallybadgamer]

Nice, I was a freshman too... don't recall what class I was in though. :)

[@jasontrebilcock6496]

The rule is: Everyone that you didn't recognize, you need to add to "the list" to be reacted to sometime in the future. (It's an amazing musical rabbit hole that you'd be going down.) 🙃

[@matthewdooley7855]

Always thought this would be a great video on which to build a reaction channel.

[@archiecraven6086]

There will never be that much talent together in one room again. Ever.

[@abhishekpandey3244]

There will be, they might not perform together though

[@frndofbear]

I completely agree.

[@havok6280]

RIP Quincy Jones. He passed away this year. 😢

[@kurfsolb]

He said in one interview: "I was 50 when we made Thriller. I've never thought, Michael will die before me."

[@user-hz5je2vs7l]

@@kurfsolbhonestly mj’s death was shocking 😢 rip both ❤

[@benedwards6463]

As an Aussie bloke in his 40s who loved this song as kid, yours tears really hit me and put into perspective the level of division the younger generations have had to live through. It's truly wrong and a failure on our part.

[@romanazzitube]

❤Beautiful reaction... Here is the complete list of all the artists! * Lionel Richie 0:25 * Stevie Wonder 0:32 * Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) 0:42 * Kenny Rogers 0:54 * James Ingram 0:59 * Tina Turner 1:05 * Billy Joel 1:12 * Michael Jackson 1:18 * Diana Ross 1:32 * Dionne Warwick 1:48 * Willie Nelson 2:02 * Al Jarreau 2:08 * Bruce Springsteen 2:14 * Kenny Loggins (former Loggins & Messina) 2:21 * Steve Perry (Journey) 2:27 * Daryl Hall (Daryl Hall & John Oates) 2:35 * Michael Jackson 2:41 * Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and The News) 2:48 * Cyndi Lauper 2:53 * Kim Carnes 3:01 * Bob Dylan 3:48 * Ray Charles 4:41 * Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 4:53 * Bruce Springsteen 5:31 * James Ingram 6:13 * Ray Charles 6:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically): Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis and the News) Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis and the News) Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News) Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News) Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis and the News) Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates (Daryl Hall & 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 (RIP ❤)

[@sanelucid6942]

THIS is the America I grew up in and love and miss so much...

[@luisenrique.smertin]

It is not America, it is the United States, America is a continent

[@magnuslofgren2441]

When the Boss (Bruce Springsteen) sings a duett with Stevie Wonder 8 minutes in, that are two very diffrent voices, but they sound great together

[@donjackson5522]

I felt so old when Stacey said, who is he.

[@lockedouttv8617]

This has always been the best part of the song for me. 40 years later and I’m still waiting for them to sing another song together…

[@MarcusFrederiksen]

@@lockedouttv8617 Stevie really goes off on that part, he's incredible.

[@jasonlaviolette2964]

Ray is also fantastic, but the back and forth between Bruce and Stevie has always been my favorite part of this song too, just incredible.

[@magnuslofgren2441]

​​@@jasonlaviolette2964Ray Charles, Dionne Warrick, Diana Ross where AMAZING, but for me Bruce and Stevies mix was so incredible done, Quincy was a genius..

[@Carmelo-y3r]

And they were all there. Nothing was recorded separately. They were the whole day long in this project. They were really involved. No autotune, pure talent.

[@patcurrie9888]

over night, after The American Music Awards in Jan '85

[@xabun]

not true .. the chorus MJ recorded by himself there while the others were at the awards show

[@patcurrie9888]

@@xabun wrong again MJ and Lionel previously the day before wrote the lyrics. After Harry Bellefonte brought the idea, concept to Quincy.

[@xabun]

@@patcurrie9888 not true. Mj wrote most of the song and lionel was only credited because they were friends. There is even the MJ solo demo version on KZbin

[@patcurrie9888]

@@xabun most of the song, come on, splitting hairs much Lionel ass't then. Whatev.

[@MikeB-in1nd]

I can’t believe how quickly 40 years have gone by and if I don’t look in the mirror I think I’m still 28 years old! I love your heart felt reaction.

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

This

[@jasonlouis697]

Amen. I was 15 when this came out. I had spent years watching Mtv. It really felt like the platform came of age with this and it's British counterpart. I'll forever be grateful for Bob Geldof for starting all this.

[@Nellian]

Exactly!

[@ravenpoe7093]

IKR i was about 12 when it came out. I got my single at Kmart 😂 i love watching reactions and there’s always new ones popping up. It’s fun watching people to react to a song recorded before most creators on this app were even born…even before their parents were born. It’s cool to see who they recognize. Of course most everyone knows Michael but thats about it for many.

[@matheusleal615]

Fun fact: this song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie (both singers originally from different Motown Records "boy bands"), and it won them a Grammy Award for "Song of the Year" in 1986. Please react to more MJ songs and music videos.

[@paulm114]

Getiing all these megastars together in one room like this was a massive deal back then. Such an iconic moment in history.

[@xabun]

there is only one megastar there ...

[@kamalporter706]

​@xabun lol its obvious who but they are all great artist

[@rmetzger7368]

Thanks for sharing this with your group. I remember when it was released, and still moving to this day. Yes, it's a different world now, sad. Glad you got to experience it. Merry Xmas, Stacey.

[@Show_time3]

This was truly the “Dream team” of music ! It is amazing the icons from all genres of music that came together for this masterpiece ….i do shed a tear when I watch this as I realize a lot of these legends are no longer with us and how this song is almost 40 years ago. Time goes so fast so enjoy your life people and don’t sweat the bs !! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone !!😃😃😃

[@drjag1155]

This song is so iconic with such legends! I miss this era 😊

[@marjofrance83]

Seeing you crying make me cry too, you're so genuine and so right Merry Xmass from France

[@fenway2K4]

I absolutely love your reaction to this song as I feel the same way as you. This was such a unique collaboration that I have never seen again and probably never will. All of these megastars agreed to get together after the American Music Awards in 1985. They were up all night making this video! The proceeds from this song also raised $75 million for humanitarian aid in Africa. What an amazing cause that all of these superstars contributed to! Thanks soooo much for your amazing emotional reaction to this awesome video!! You're now my favorite reactionist on KZbin! 👍😊❤

[@przemysawdobrzynski2590]

2:28 Steve Perry - I recommend you an awesome rabbit hole of this vocalist and his band Journey. Magical voice. Also, fun fact - the guy who has this voice that caught your attention is Bruce Springsteen and he has a great voice, but this raspiness was not normal for him, he had just ended his long tour and his voice was pretty much strained at this point, he was even worried he could not make it.

[@masonmennell8514]

Best voice of all time

[@ChiArt-vh2uo]

I love "shes mine" from Steve. My favorite song of his.

[@dalekrampert1920]

im 64, this song gives me chills every single time i hear it. so much talent that came together for a good cause...... amazing...... great reaction, thank you..................

[@brianr3763]

The mystery man is Bruce Springsteen aka "The Boss." I recommend his official "Born to Run" video as way to introduce yourself to his music and performance charisma.

[@kurtfox4944]

Or Rosalita - LIVE of course

[@MusiCatsKing]

​@@kurtfox4944 Or Down To The River!

[@brendanpelly213]

Oh great song 👍

[@Antonio-x4c7u]

THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ' S VOICE IS SO UNIC, IS SO POWERFUL.

[@troublemaker0739]

I never understood calling him "the boss". he was good in the late 70s and early 80s but not that special tbh.

[@StanCostello-f2n]

I said it before and I will say it again the 80s was the greatest decade of music ever imo… preferably rock, but you have things like this that unfortunately we will never see and you’re right. Stacy the world could use something like this today always enjoy your reactions. Have a great day and a merry Christmas and a happy new year.

[@snave59]

I agree.So many good singers,bands and songs,back then.

[@Lee-q2l]

I have not seen that video in years and I wanted to thank you. When, this song and Band Aid was released it was similar to Woodstock. As you so eloquently said, in our day and time are so in desperate need of love & unity right on!

[@amylou2395]

I was 10 when this was released. What I remember most about that time was that most people still had hope in humanity. Maybe it was because I was a child at the time, but at a sneeze away from my 50th birthday now, it feels like the magic and the humanity captured in this video are gone. I cry every time i hear it.

[@Zodia195]

Born in 81 here, and while I was still a toddler when this song came out, I remember hearing it a lot and when I finally did get to see this music video in the 90s (I was watching VH1 back then), I kept pointing out the artists, just a few I didn't fully recognize (it was mostly in the ensemble section). I did see Bette Middler in the crowd and thought, "Why didn't she get a line?" lol.

[@glamourisbest]

I was 14. You are right. It was a better time.

[@angelaolson2025]

It is so beautiful! I ❤ that you said we need more of this in our New Year 🎉 We have to stand up for love❤ & our freedom 😊

[@stevenmotchan2048]

Of all the amazing things about this recording I can't imagine making a record and having Smokey Robinson, Bette Midler, Harry Belafonte , the Pointer sisters and most of the Jackson family in the studio and saying you guys can just hang out in the background in the chorus.

[@LVLexus]

That’s funny. Yeah, I remember watching this back when it first came out and was trying to figure out what went down that night. They were all amazing even back then.

[@gaspy75]

I was 10 when this masterpiece comes out. I'm now 50 and I'm still crying anytime I listen to all of them with this awesome icon piece

[@pasi4118]

I first heard this song when I was a teenager. Now, at 54, I still love this song! The melody, the lyrics, the singers and of course the philanthropic spirit it conveys... Absolutely lovely and timeless. This was a benefit single for victims of famine in Africa. It raised over $60 Million, which was distributed to Ethiopia, Sudan, and other impoverished countries. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song, and Quincy Jones produced it. This talented trio was perfect for the job: Quincy Jones was the hottest producer around, and his Rolodex (what would now be a contact list) was filled with the biggest names in music. This all-star charity single was modeled on Band Aid, the British group Bob Geldof put together the year before to record "Do They Know It's Christmas?." Band Aid, which included Bono, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Sting, served as a template, showing how a disparate group of famous artists could come together in one day to record a song. This was recorded at A&M Studios in Los Angeles on January 28, 1985, the night of the American Music Awards, which was held at the nearby Shrine Auditorium. Since the artists were all in town for the awards, it was much easier to get them together to record the single.

[@eliascarrasco1063]

There was a moment in 1985 where every radio station played this song at the same time same hour. Including MTV. United Supporters for Africa (U S.A. for Africa)

[@stephanelosier6492]

Heartfelt reaction for sure. Canada also had a charity single back then called "Tears Are Not Enough". The recording artists were called "Northern Lights"

[@jpmnewyork]

I did not expect this to bring me to tears after all these years. But it did.

[@bperry573]

I think you and I have similar emotional feelings when we listen to music. Your emotions often mirror mine while watching this

[@ChrisFreund-rt8rf]

Great reaction! It’s a very emotional song.Can’t believe you didn’t know Bruce Springsteen! Now you have to listen to more of Bruce.

[@ramdude12]

I am so glad you got to experience this song, so many of these artists are no longer around and to have them all in this together is wonderful. And thanks for reminding me of my age a few times mentioning how old the song is 😂

[@kentakeura1617]

Such a awesome star packed song - When Ray Charles comes in with his voice just gives me goosebumps... EPIC!

[@patcurrie9888]

A few days later, he wasn't up to it that night/morning, swaying with a coffee cup in front.

[@cmanayf4354]

Merry Christmas Stacey and thank you. I actually remember the day this came out. Watching it in the bar restaurant i lived above. All of the folks who were regulars as we watched this amazing song!!

[@deanstevens4458]

10 of the singers have passed away. Cindy Lauper was the youngest singer and she is now 71. The recording session was scheduled to follow the American Music Awards when all these artist would be in LA and went all night. There was a sign outside that read "Please check your ego at the door"

[@TheFioda]

the fact that Cndy was there, and Madonna wasn´t, is the main reason that Cindy ( to me ) will always be a better artist and person than Madonna.

[@MangoSyrup]

Michael Jackson is younger than Cindy Lauper. He would have been 66 this year

[@donaldball3245]

And of all those asked to take part, there was only one refusal... Prince.

[@clh35]

@@TheFioda Huh? Madonna wasn't invited, so what does that have to do with the kind of person she is?

[@TheFioda]

@@clh35 the fact that she wasn´t invited speaks volumes😁Thanks for the help

[@marknich1577]

I can see you have a big heart and bless you for that,thank you for another great reaction ❤

[@marcelopaolillo9848]

I live in Brazil, and I heard this so many times in 1985, that I memorized the lyrics effortlessly, till TODAY !

[@angelokritsilas775]

There are a few things I want to inform you about StaceyRPG (nice last name. lol) . . . 1 - In 1985, Canadian artists also came together for a benefit song . . . Their name was NORTHERN LIGHTS (how fitting) and they performed the song 'Tears are Not Enough' . . . 2 - As to Bruce Springsteen, aka "THE BOSS" . . . I will boldly make this statement . . . I attended the Born to Run concert at the Montreal Forum in 1985 . . . and I was left overwhelmed, in awe and motivated. He performed over 3.5 hours and I was completely exhausted after that concert . . . BUT . . . that concert also changed my life . . . . It was the BOSS that showed me what hard work and dedication can do to achieve your goals in life. The BOSS made me a business man, made me own 4 companies and taught me to live my life for others . . . 3 - YES, times have changed . . . there are no morals and values left in people. Today it's all about me, me, me and MY MONEY!! Men have become women and women are classless. Everyone is greedy and yet they are just slowly and methodically bowing to that greed and the corruption it brings . . . . 5 - . . . . There are many artists in this reaction that you can react to that will help your channel grow by leaps and bounds . . . 6 - and lastly . . . Happy Holidays to You and Yours and I wish you growing success in 2025. Remember I love you in a RnR kind of way . . .LOL

[@Matthew-bw1pc]

You talk about people today being all about MY MONEY. Wasn't the 80s the decade of excess?

[@CoachLuisC]

This was such an amazing colab, and incredible how they did it after a Music Award Show. Netflix did a great documentary on this. Amazing how they kept it all under wraps. No way they could ever do that in today’s world.

[@palerider12_5]

hello Stacy, Merry Christmas... I love your reactions so much! You put so much of your soul into it. You often have 40% song and 60% reactions that shows how deep you are in it. Thank you for your emotions.

[@emcsquared8681]

Kenny Rogers was one of the first to say he’d do it. After that people started saying yes to it, and when Bob Dylan came on everyone wanted to be there.

[@patcurrie9888]

Even John Denver. They said no thanks. They asked Whitney, she couldn't be bothered

[@emcsquared8681]

@ there’s a whole story behind Prince not doing it, he wanted to change the song, when Quincy said he couldn’t he said he would just play guitar for it, and again Quincy said he had to be part of the ensemble like everyone else, Prince said no.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@emcsquared8681 sure I heard about Prince too.

[@DeborahDavis-zi6pm]

⁠@@patcurrie9888that’s not true. She was not a star yet, she had just barely released her first album.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@DeborahDavis-zi6pm She won an award that night and was asked. I'm sure Lionel and Quincy could see her trajectory.

[@joker6-6]

Merry Christmas beautiful people, merry christmas Stacey 🎉❤🎄

[@siango1.LeoAlm]

So beatiful song... classic that transcends time This song and "heal the world" from MJ achieve the same touching feeling. So incredible

[@danjoda755]

Since you didn't recognize Bruce Springsteen. I suggest you try a live performance of either "Jungleland," "Thunder Road," or "Born to Run." Bruce "The Boss" earned that nickname for a reason. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. 😇🎅🎄🤶🥂🌹

[@a.j.giordano3169]

I second Born to Run. Stacey was shook when he came in. She needs to hear some Bruce for sure.

[@kevinjennings238]

AND the LIVE Xmas song "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" with Sax-Master, Clarence, doing the "Ho,Ho,Hos"!!!

[@danjoda755]

@kevinjennings238 great pick, Kevin. That was such a classic! Happy holidays ✌️

[@donjackson5522]

Bruce Springsteen and his lead guitarist, Little Steven formed a group of mostly rap artists to make a protest song about performers not playing at the Sun City Resort in South Africa during Apartheid. Under the name Artists Against Apartheid, they created the song Sun City, which brought a lot of attention to the cause. Stacey should check that out.

[@jeroenheijmans1445]

YESSSS please, all of them

[@dancartlidge5202]

Without going too far into this vid, these are the music masters I grew up on and grew with in my early adulthood. I'm glad you're sharing your reactions to the greatest pop, rock, r&b artists of all time!! When you have Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, and Al Jarreau all in one phrase...it JUST don't get any better than that!!!! And it just goes on!!!

[@AJimiDigginKat]

The documentary on the making of this historic song is worth the watch!

[@peterlocke5204]

Great song, I'm in tears too Stacey. Sending you a box of Xmas tissues with a big hug!! Ha ha Cheers Peter.

[@RobTheWatcher]

I just recently heard Lionel Richie say in the Awards Chatter Podcast that they recorded the whole track between 1am and 5am. They literally met in the middle of the night and were done before morning light. Absolutely astonishing.

[@MrKelzKelz]

I thin they had just left an award show. Notice Dan Akroyd in the back

[@bradpitt4815]

I was in 4th grade in the year 2005 when my music teacher showed our class this song/video. I'll never forget that day. I'll always be thankful for our teacher showing this to us. I didn't get it back then, but when I became an adult I began to understand. Nowadays I can't hear this song without getting emotional. It's just so powerful even decades later.

[@robertcrawford1791]

We lost a musical giant in the industry, Quincy Jones, just last month. He produced this song, AND some of the biggest albums in history. Without him, music wouldn’t be the same.

[@alansnow1129]

We’ve lost a lot of good talent and hasn’t been any good music past 20 years and it’s sad. The music sucks past 20 years. There’s no heart and soul in music past 20 years. It needs to change.

[@jsm-tac2753]

Mj and Lionel Richie wrote it

[@BaltimoreColt]

Watching this, listening to this, with you, was like hearing it for the first time myself. I felt like my heart was going to explode. Staring at you the whole time (because I've seen the video thousands of times) I knew exactly what you were feeling and I was feeling it all over again for the first time in years...decades, even. I remember when every single radio station played this song at the same exact time in 1985. I was 11. I kept changing the station because I knew I'd probably never experience something like that again. Please watch the documentary about the making of this song. It's so amazing. Like you said, it was a magical moment in time that may never be replicated. New subscriber, by the way. Loving the content so far! ♡

[@James-d8n5e]

They did this after the awards show in L.A. all night into the morning it is AMAZING

[@MrRiverfeverwa]

There is SO MUCH music you have to react to. Each one of these performers were the BEST from this era and their music is the BEST! You are really in for so many treats as you go through this journey!! Keep looking at all the different styles as you react going forward!

[@RLKmedic0315]

3:47. Who is he? That is The Boss. Bruce Springsteen. Kinda blows my mind that people do not instantly recognize all the people in this video, they were absolute TITANS in the industry. But its 100% understandable when i remember that most reactors did not grow up in the 70s and 80s like i did, lol

[@dogsmusicbookstravelscience]

Yep. Everything we know we've had to learn through some means. Gotta allow others to learn too! I'm sure my dad also rolled his eyes when I didn't recognise Bing Crosby at first sight... 😀

[@edgarsoto3448]

What a beautiful, and emotional reaction to such an important time in music history. Ya got my subscription..thanks for such an awesome reaction!

[@kstar2157]

I'm impressed that for as young as you are you knew as many as you did. The guy you kept asking about who he was was "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen.

[@DennisD441]

Ray Charles is truly my favorite on here!!! RIP Ray you’re one of gods gifts who shared your talent with all of us and thank you!! May you rest in peace and play your music for all of eternity!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@andrewstolpman6743]

When the world was a kinder and gentler place. I’m so grateful to have lived during this time.

[@brianorzel1873]

One thing that was amazing to me was many of the familiar faces in the chorus who didn't get solos. Lindsey Buckingham, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Janet Jackson. They all put their egos in check for a day and made a beautiful piece of music!

[@for-house-stark]

Janet Jackson was not a part of this. But other Jackson's were

[@brianorzel1873]

@@for-house-stark I'm sorry. I screwed that up. That was Latoya.

[@bertrusmcfly7958]

I've known this song forever and I cry every time I watch the video. There's really only MJ who can bring together so many legends for a noble cause. I miss him, I miss them all.

[@ATN2USN]

A reactor could make a living for many years watching the performances by the talent in this room. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@scottski51]

Your reaction is exACTly how we felt when it first aired !!! So, SO wonderful. And the story of it's making is equally amazing ! So many egos.... checked at the door... but still !!

[@deanknows2024]

You are the best Stacey. I have heard you reacting to a number of songs now that highlights and raises awareness of domestic and national issues. It is music reactors like you that can really make a difference. Keep up the great work Stacey. xxx 🙂

[@nervosu]

I was waiting for this reaction, and to be honest I was shocked when you said, "Who is this man?" for Bruce Springsteen xD America showed us who they are when it comes to music, this is indeed a legendary song by all means! Also, I'm happy because pop/rock singers from my country back in the time of ex-Yugoslavia created a song based on the USA version, as some kind of support, the song is called "Yu Rock Mission - A Million Years", different lyrics but the whole concept is very similar. Anyway... I love your videos, peace! ❤

[@williampalmer6290]

It's an all star group , so many famous people, so many of them are gone now , amazing song ❤

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

I've seen this a million times and I still cry every time.. The world had different values back then.

[@topper1958]

66 Year old BabyBoomer here. We had the best music, shared experience and the time of our lives. People today do not know talent, they are soul less, Godless creatures. We did something you young people will never do. We lived life. Take your face out of your phone and look around you. As for music, kids today for the most part are clueless as to what music is.

[@alansnow1129]

So true! It needs to change. Need to find the real talent and have good music again.

[@Shay_Mendez]

Kay grandma, that's a big stretch. I will freely acquiesce the music aspect. However your generation put us into gas shortages, recessions and a drug epidemic, not to mention global warming. Your generation is no better than ones before or after. Your generation is also the reason we drink and have no way to afford a house.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

The sheer volume of iconic voices we had in the 70’s and 80’s still astounds me. We had it so good. The oddest one in that bunch? Dan Akroyd.

[@kngdmhrts]

He was so young then it's surprising how many do not recognize him.

[@0okamino]

What’s so odd about Elwood Blues being there? After all, The Blues Brothers did have a chart topping album. 😎 You see, he’s just disguised as professional paranormal investigations and eliminations expert Ray Stanz, in order to evade the cops.

[@mikefitznb1]

ray Charles was the oldest

[@michaelkelly4613]

⁠@@mikefitznb1No, Harry Belafonte was older than Ray.

[@sammyc3696]

Aykroyd

[@MOONSIP2]

Girl, I feel ya. Watching this, it's 1985, I'm 32 again, still get goosebumps. Hard to believe it was 40 years ago. The variety of voices and talent in that studio. One world, one love.

[@mobilejake1973]

I remember this collab as a kid from the 80’s. It still makes me emotional seeing it now in my 50’s☑️☑️☑️

[@dawnilunzmann5712]

Your reaction was like mine when I heard it when it was first aired. Amazing talent. It's wonderful to watch them all again. Thank you!

[@BarryOstle-o8z]

HI STACEY LOVED YOUR REACTION TO A GREAT SONG HAPPY CHRISTMAS.😘

[@LabourPartyFan]

What an amazing presentation - you are so intelligent, sensitive and articulate. You should have your own TV show.

[@thegridrunner9976]

Having all those artists in the same studio as Bob Dylan and Billy Joel is so rewarding.

[@sidiys]

Greetings from Finland. You are so right that these times we live now could use that Unity that there was in the 80's when these songs were made. I recommend from the bottom of my heart to watch from Netflix if you can the document called "The Greatest Night in Pop". It is awesome and story behind the video and song is amazing and it has all the answers for your questions and I quarantee that you won't regret it. I've loved this song and other songs that were made for this cause "Do they know it's Christmas" from Band Aid, "We are Stars" from Hear 'n' Aid (80's Metal musicians project) and of course the Live Aid concert back in 1985 and I never knew the story behind this USA for Africa until I saw the document and how they actually did it. The story was so amazing that I had my eyes in tears when the document ended ❤ (I love the saying "That you are never too old to learn something new" and I've experienced many times 🙂 )

[@BigKahuna_22]

Alot of Great Artists coming together to sing for a Great Cause. Such a Inspirational Reaction to a Inspirational Video.

[@chordmantommy8685]

🎄Great review Stacey...What a monumental tune! I hope you see this and have a GREAT Christmas! Just know that you are as beautiful inside as you are outside! (Hard to imagine) You bring all of us happiness and great vibes, thank you darlin, and please keep it up sweetie, we all LOVE you! ❤🎄

[@thedutchhuman]

Wikipedia: ''USA for Africa was created based on an idea by Harry Belafonte to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia by putting together a band with mainly black artists. The idea was developed by producer Ken Kragen following the example of Band Aid, a band consisting mainly of British and Irish artists who also raised money for the famine at the end of 1984 with "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the song "We Are the World" for USA for Africa, which was produced by Quincy Jones. The song was recorded on January 28, 1985 and released as a single on March 7. This single reached number 1 worldwide and is one of the best-selling charity singles ever.''

[@sandraraia]

Os anos 80 foram incomparáveis. Eu tenho 52 anos e vivi essa época dessa campanha e essa música passou no programa importante aos domingos na televisão brasileira. Só quem viveu essa década, sabe como era mágico viver uma época que jamais voltará. Só restam lembranças e saudades 😢

[@DennisD441]

Stacy, you’re so RIGHT!! We need this today so bad to unify this world!! I’m 60 and was a young man who watched this live on tv and Live-Aid when it actually went down in 1985. Watching these artists come together in the middle of the night after an award show to record this is unbelievable!! Look up Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats who put all this together really brought the planet together!! Noble Peace Prize should have been his for what he contributed to this world!! Much love to you and your family these holidays and keep up the great vids!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@joelwatts5260]

Forty years later and this still moves me. Every time when Ray Charles comes in, tears roll down my cheeks. Quite a few of these artists are no longer with us, and I really miss them.

[@ed.z.]

Such a beautiful reactor. And so intelligent, too. It’s amazing.

[@fredinaz]

This video opens up a whole new list of rabbit holes to go down! Bruce, Stevie, Lionel, many more.

[@erinhansen2110]

This was my all time favorite reaction of yours. It was so genuine. You truly appreciated the talent in the room. No autotune. There will never be another group like this.

[@ivandelalves8827]

You're amazing in your choices, Stacey

[@jamesfender86]

Aside from me just genuinely enjoying your reactions.. I really appreciate your heart and transparency. I can see what a great person you must be.

[@alexgrancharov5109]

3:42, that incredible musician is Bruce Springsteen. We would love a reaction to one of his songs! Keep it up Stacey, the videos are super fun and energetic!

[@Baltazar_1976]

Bruce Springsteen - Tougher Than the Rest (Official Video)

[@alexgrancharov5109]

@Baltazar_1976 Amazing song! That one or Dancing in The Dark will be a very nice reaction!

[@Baltazar_1976]

@alexgrancharov5109 yeah!🤗

[@franzfred7511]

@alexgrancharov5109 Streets of Philly pls

[@cayennaz]

Born to Run is his first song you must react to!

[@Garland042]

This was for me the glory days of music. The amout of talent, star power in that room will never be matched!

[@DavidNSRailfan]

"We Are the World" is a charity single recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. 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. Soon after the British group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, musician and activist Harry Belafonte decided to create an American benefit single for African famine relief. With fundraiser Ken Kragen, he enlisted several musicians. Jackson and Richie completed the writing the night before the first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The event brought together some of the era's best-known recording artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Tina Turner. Some major artists, such as Prince, did not participate. "We Are the World" was released on March 7, 1985, as the first single from the album by Columbia Records. It topped music charts throughout the world and became the fastest-selling U.S. pop single in history. "We Are the World" was certified quadruple platinum, becoming the first single to be certified multi-platinum. Its awards include four Grammy Awards, one American Music Award, and a People's Choice Award. "We Are the World" was promoted with a music video, a VHS, a special edition magazine, a simulcast, and several books, posters, and shirts. The promotion and merchandise helped "We Are the World" raise more than $80 million (equivalent to $222 million in 2023)[1] for humanitarian aid in Africa and the United States.[2] Another cast of singers recorded a new version, "We Are the World 25 for Haiti", to raise relief following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

[@MalRalph]

sorry to correct you but band aid was first

[@PjRjHj]

"soon after" 🤔 Band Aid inspired USA for Africa

[@ElChistorete]

But all the money goes to a dictator.

[@DavidNSRailfan]

@@ElChistorete this was 40 years ago

[@clh35]

​@@MalRalph, read the sentence again. It says "Soon after Band Aid did the thing, Belafonte did this thing." There's nothing to correct.

[@rickjanosky6191]

i feel fortunate I had a chance to see you listen to this. So beautiful, smart, appreciative just being yourself.