“That’s What Friends are For” by Elton John, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, & Stevie Wonder

Live at the amfAR New York Gala 2011
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amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, kicked off fashion week with its annual New York Gala on February 9, 2011, raising more than $1.5 million for AIDS research. President Bill Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg, and amfAR Founding International Chairman Dame Elizabeth Taylor were honored with amfAR Awards of Courage for their vital and distinctive contributions to the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. Awards were presented by Chelsea Clinton, Barry Diller, and Sir Elton John, respectively. The black tie benefit marked 25 years of amfAR, and featured a special reunion performance of “That’s What Friends are For” by all of the original artists: Elton John, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Stevie Wonder (see video below). This marked the first time the four had performed the song together since the 80s-they originally recorded it in 1985 as a benefit single for amfAR, raising $3 million for the Foundation.
The evening also included performances by David Garrett and Karen Elson. Also in recognition of amfAR’s 25 years, special tributes were made to the Foundation’s co-founders, Mathilde Krim, Ph.D., and Dame Elizabeth Taylor. amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, Hublot CEO Jean-Claude Biver, Richard Gere, Rosie O’Donnell, Julianna Margulies, Alan Cumming, Maggie Rizer, and Michelle Yeoh also participated in the program. The evening was presented by Hublot, and co-sponsored by M*A*C Viva Glam.
DATE
Wednesday, February 09, 2011

[@guyanesesteelorchestra5418]

Who else is watching this lovely piece of music in 2020?

[@zorooo1500]

Me. Hahaha

[@meraabayang1372]

Me ❤️❤️❤️

[@zorooo1500]

@@meraabayang1372 from which county are you from?

[@elvismalakoane9752]

❤❤❤💋👍

[@terencevaldez2440]

Me

[@bosshapak9007]

Who is still watching this kind of master piece in 2050?

[@Thegabeglover]

Lmaoo 2024 here

[@BennyboyTruth]

Probably me if I'm still around. I'll be 70.

[@josephcordeiro5389]

Me!!!!!!! lol

[@ligiamatamoros9363]

Tal vez yo si Jehová me permite,amo esta canción 😊

[@geoffreycowl]

In 2024 too!

[@reymarkfabroa]

Let’s appreciate these 4 legends while they’re still here 👍🇵🇭

[@marcus8733]

Yes!!

[@Vii.1995]

Yes. 🇵🇭🔥

[@annahutchinson]

Yes! The best

[@massimosepe6039]

I agree...bt I say legends will never left us...legends have no time...from Italy

[@peter22564]

Live love and leave a legacy my god them 5 have definitely done it that includes Elizabeth Taylor they’ve done so much ✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊🙏

[@Ladymyles]

*in this time we are facing pandemic convid -19 who are agree with me this song should remind us that whatever our differences, we are friends no matter what color is and life status, we are friends and must help each other act as one and treat each other as bestfriends*

[@eugenendayambaje2466]

The pandemic is bad,but it will leave greatest lesson.We are all human being.we are equal in front of God

[@a.c.h.140]

LadyMyles COLLECTION вσχ , Amen!

[@tessineumeyer]

God is bringing us together and we are blessed! I want to spread love to everyone ❤🙏

[@jvmusichannel2538]

Song for the children who lost their dad to fight against covid-19 as a frontliners

[@richardsfeldman9131]

yes we are.

[@parmjr1]

If you are 15-20 years old and here listening to this song, congratulations you have my respect. We need young people like you so that our real music can continue to exist. Jun 2020

[@cindychawngthu3618]

Here 💛💛

[@parmjr1]

@@cindychawngthu3618 congratulations !

[@jmilbarcoma2351]

This is my favorite song 😊

[@parmjr1]

@@jmilbarcoma2351 congratulations !

[@musicboxphofficial]

AMEN!

[@mortelpaolo]

God, imagine if Gladys Knight was your grandma and she was singing to you as a kid. That's some lucky ass grandkids, man.

[@atinuke579]

I tell you man,they are damn lucky smiles

[@morpheusjp]

Ill eternaly glad, love her

[@cesarromualdodasilva4275]

So sad our voice naturally ages but those four legends still remain amazingly talented.

[@samkho4372]

Their voices may have faded through age, but they've left a mark through their music that will not fade!

[@evaafable3635]

True

[@recklessabandon2322]

Well, except for Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder though. They still sound really well.

[@shefrombrooklyn718]

The musicians could have brought it down a key or two.....

[@bettyrobb8219]

I Agree 100%. Awesome!❤️

[@bettyrobb8219]

@@shefrombrooklyn718 Was still great to see these great artists.👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦🌹

[@johndavies8956]

Somewhere, Burt Bacharach is smiling down on this group giving meaning to his music and Hal David's lyrics. God Bless 'em all.

[@richardlim2518]

Amen to that!🙏

[@inquiring8059]

Lyrics, by Carol Bayer Sager

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Let's give our Legends their flowers while they are still here. We love and appreciate you Stevie, Gladys, Elton, Dionne and Patti. Thanks for sharing your gift.❤️

[@richardhenson228]

Still watching, smiling and shining (and crying) in 2024

[@MarkTianzTVmusic]

Stevie's voice is immortal❤️

[@prachayajumpolvihokratana2056]

Gladys Knight too ❤️

[@judithmaddox4186]

They are all immortal!

[@billrivas]

2020: Look around for all your real friends and say that your are here because "that´s what friends are for!"

[@ckhiya]

Who’s watching with me this weekend. Please you all keep smiling and shining 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗☄️☄️☄️❤️❤️

[@lindagrowcock7445]

So so wonderful to hear. AII THESE. GREAT VOICE. SINGING TOGETHER. JUST. BEAUTIFUL!!!! 😊😪😅😍😢

[@paullaviera4747]

Gladys Knight damn that voice so good

[@andreasrico7338]

Stevie is a phenomenal musician. Even in a shaky start on that harmonica, he can improvise to make it more stylish. WOW.

[@CharlieAnteby]

Can't watch this without crying. Thank you Stevie, Dionne, Gladys, Sir Elton and Patti. So beautiful!

[@eribertomendoza1748]

I appreciate Stevie Wonder whose God given talent is able to share to us. And also with Elton, Gladys and Dionne. Thank yoi so much for beautiful music

[@boulevarda.aladetoyinbo4773]

Me too. Was almost crying! Lost my only true friend when she's still living!

[@vbrown998]

@@boulevarda.aladetoyinbo4773 Go make up with that friend, true friends are hard to come by. My mother used to say if you have 3 people in your lifetime that you can call true friends you have more riches than many.

[@jlicks3]

I sure wish Patti sang with them.

[@lydiamillanes6711]

That song used to be our theme song with my friends in the ‘70s, two of us were widows, two were separated. We used to sit by the sea wall in Ormoc City, telling stories, sharing our problems mostly financial, yet we find time to laugh, sing that song, have fun while supporting each other!

[@lifeitselfisamistery5476]

That's truly what friends meant for.

[@sunshine2041]

Awww.. so sweet. such good memories.Where are your friends now if you don’t mind me asking?..

[@lydiamillanes6711]

Sunshine, eventually, we went on separate ways, Dory got back with her husband, Lita, never reconciled with her husband who later on died, The widows - Ellen and me, remarried, came here in US, unfortunately, Ellen’s husband died and she went back to the Philippines. Ellen recently passed away, I’m still here in CA. We never had a chance to get together again but I still treasured those moments !

[@sunshine2041]

Lydia Millanes I feel nostalgic reading this.. I can imagine how many times you must have wondered about them. This story sounds like a very beautiful movie of friendship, love and life. So many stories between the four of you..A bittersweet feeling. I wish you well.

[@tellyhennessey5422]

God bless them all!!! To have survived all these years individually!!!!! And to be able to still come together again all these years later!!!

[@eljuxx]

❤🎉Thank You! Still watching this @ 2023? Yes! And probably at 3023 too!

[@rickrikkardo6212]

Gladys Knight has this amazing voice. Always sounds the same as she did back in the day. She needs to drop another Album. (ASAP)

[@jsousa662]

Encantadora!

[@gogoxltrends8457]

Voice fades and singer aged over time but the song remains at heart and in the airwaves and it it still keep us remembering, that's what friends are for.....

[@raqueldantasdossantos9230]

Meus lindos astros que DEUS nos deu pra melhorar nosso tempo neste PLANETA !!!

[@anthonythomas6970]

Gladys knight nail it, her voice incredibly .👍

[@baniavedillo1818]

I love them even at this age and time

[@rubymcbride7435]

They are amazing singer's

[@marcus8733]

Yes I do too

[@evaafable3635]

I love watching this song all over and over again😍😍😍

[@realme7044]

The Greatness of having True Friends. A Song that last Forever.

[@CarlaRochata]

May 2020, love this song... 😍😘❤️

[@yvesericndembaakono8299]

September 2020

[@paulomendonca3744]

Esta música é maravilhosa...

[@FACTS-pf1pf]

After over 25 years; this song is still one of my favs & a class act. More love to Dianne, Elton, Stevie & Gladys....I thank you!

[@douglasmclean5553]

ELTON CAN HIDE IN PERVERSION LIGHT OF RIGHTEOUS WILL KNOW.

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@@douglasmclean5553 ок

[@singingmanmd]

Ms. Dionne not Dianne🙂

[@2legit64]

Gladys always brings her A game. Her voice is timeless.

[@emmcatherine1460]

2020 watching again this group singing together this song. One word Wonderful. It helps me along my way with my friends that I am blessed to have.

[@douglasmclean5553]

Yet ain't eternally saved?

[@cynthiabautista-macabalo7817]

I love this song the friendship that never last!!!

[@lynharrod5087]

8.1.2020.....Don't stop singing this song EVER!!!!

[@pogingbagsik6041]

Fuck off

[@douglasmclean5553]

Doesn't say ABOUT life of ETERNAL LIFE.

[@lawsonnn9232]

UH LOL

[@singingmanmd]

That Dionne is a phrasing queen. She can bring some deep meaning to a song!!! She can set a tone for any song!!!! They did that again after 25 years!!!

[@josselsie]

Sure they did. Powerful songs it is...

[@botabara80]

Indeed. She's special. x

[@raycurry4168]

They sounded awful............................yuk !

[@anneball4288]

ray curry you would too if you were in your 70s really dude ? ! A true lover of the best music and the best artist on one stage is breath taking!

[@singingmanmd]

@@anneball4288 Some people like Ray just want attention, smh.

[@davefarr4596]

When your friends are there everything is alright

[@oleskool1031]

After any one of them is gone the sun will set at 12 noon in tribute.

[@CC-tk9xw]

Steven and Gladys voice still rocks after 20yrs of that song.

[@endahsetyowati8367]

when the giants met and sang together. what a blessed life

[@smithy0506]

Just as flawless as the first time i ever heard it its just a pure masterpiece. I love them all x

[@riadianatampubolon8498]

April 2020 in this difficult situation of covid 19. We need this. Keep smiling. Keep shining. Lets stand up and we will be fine. God bless us 💓

[@davidlittlewood8850]

Ria Diana Tampubolon Amen to that my friend 🌹

[@dwirachmaningrum2794]

tetap kuat menghadapi ini semua

[@tomblinzig7307]

A.I.D.S. is worse than Covid-19. Covid-19 is curable with treatment and staying home. There's more cases than a low % of deaths. The one's that die, R.I.P., and my condolences to the families. A.I.D.S. still is incurable. It eats your body up to shreds as we learned about it. There's medication though to control the virus, but very expensive where people are still dying from it where they can't afford the top expensive meds. Some had work though, but some haven't though, meaning the cheap affordable brands.

[@dinawaheng9415]

Rip Luther vandross and Whitney Houston

[@eric79boz]

Dionne's falcetto was on fiyaaaaa this evening :) Beautiful

[@fareedkhan7348]

The true meaning of friendship. Who could have thought that it could have been captured so beautifully in a song? this song has stand the test of time. still loving it after 30 years.

[@MARK23048]

Truly gifted stars their whole career. A statement of talent that will be in American history forever. On earth, stars for sure, that will shine down on us and stay in our memories long after their passing.

[@YaweAbubakr]

Look at Gladys Knight!! Oh gosh. . . I my skin is in goosebumps!

[@user-mv6tj4mx5j]

I love to hear this song.

[@raymartjanal1499]

Who's watching right now? I'm crying 😭🎶❤

[@bethrobb3684]

Raymart Jañal me!!🇨🇦👍🏻

[@biocentricworld5956]

Elton found his voice, Gladys has never lost hers, but either way these legends have all earned their stripes.

[@chromatechcorp6441]

2020 😘😍 please raise your hands if your still watching and love this song 😍😍😍

[@user-rc3wy2fl9b]

This song reminds me of my lovely friends and siblings, spread across the US. The legends are singing our song.

[@redhotsuperskunk]

Old timers rocking it out, nice one.

[@wally248]

Still listening in 2024 from South Africa ❤

[@c0f3324]

I have to appreciate them all, their all on borrow time 😔 4 of the greatest singers on earth, thank you for your music ❤

[@crystallineblue4344]

THEY'RE ... as in "They are". Not difficult! Get some education.

[@c0f3324]

@@crystallineblue4344 🤣🤣🤣 i dont want education, i like being so not perfect. Did it made you feel better ? Must have been so hard for you to ignore the wrong grammar 😁 so miss perfect and well educated. Instead of just enjoying 4 of the world best singer, you just couldn't help it 🤣🤣 such hard life.

[@williamphillips163]

WOW!!!!!!!!😭😭😭😭😭 Such a good song!!!! Can't find songs like this today 🙂 the world is changing for the worsed

[@douglasmclean5553]

They glorify themselves.

[@josemariebarle3841]

Its a very inspiring song .a meaningful one..great song.

[@raphaeldikenup7735]

It's rare and more it gone be to find!!!

[@glendagraves1637]

No, do not be discouraged, the world is waking up.

[@daenerysstormborn6555]

That's why pandemic is here again to bring us back together

[@randycable3806]

Just as good as the day it was first recorded, Amazing.

[@lynharrod5087]

Can I add a humble word....May your God be with you...Whatever that means to each of us....AMEN.

[@alexmulaku7530]

Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder still have the magic!

[@musictimenowtv2592]

Why am I crying while watching this OMG.. And I'm so happy to see them singging again. 😭😍😍😍 -Still watching while we're all facing COVID19 hopefully all my friend is Allright same with everyone stay safe. ❤️

[@reginesabado3933]

Still the best💕

[@dutlwal4181]

I don't know too, 😢😢 stay safe

[@sidonioalmeidamacuaua7823]

Years have past, but the voices are still amazing

[@tecaurquiza3413]

I looooove this song! What an amazing group of talent....

[@pepsipepsi520]

Yes we are not nations we are humans ❤️🙏💪

[@jfthewonderboytv8087]

A friends are the most wonderful treasures in the world.. they are precious and i love them .I always will

[@deborahconkle6822]

I am weeping. This song meant so much to me and my best friend of 50 years. She passed in February of 2022. My heart is broken. Our plan was to be really old together. She was an amazing woman of great strength and resolve,and loved Jesus most of all. She is my hero. I love you Shirley❤️

[@gregnormal1]

Hello!!! How are you doing today, please pardon me for intruding into your privacy but I just wanted to know if you’re a fan ? Have a great day… Stay Safe!

[@RajuPatel-kj1ce]

From Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@jonlennard548]

Wait am just 16 years old , why I'm watching this Just love the music 😍❤️❤️😍

[@singingmanmd]

Because its beautiful music sung by legendary true singers!!!

[@robertacahoon2828]

Stevie and Gladys never lost a note after all these years

[@lilahumphrlm990]

My husband has been my best friend, always, but especially thru COVID-19. I don't know how I would get thru this without him. That's what friends are for💞

[@jeromefrancia1614]

i always get emotional everytime I watch/hear this song.

[@lindajo7334]

All 4 are fabulously talented artists and have contributed so much to our culture and music. What a pleasure to hear them perform together!! We love you Stevie, Gladys, Elton and Deon!! You're the best and thank you for the beauty you showered over our universe!! 😍😘

[@davidwalter8821]

Hello Linda how are you doing?

[@galinaschwaigerart9024]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lynharrod5087]

That speech sends the world a very profound message....I know the world are still paying attention. xx The song speaks for it'self.....It always will.

[@douglasmclean5553]

a secular lyric

[@lynharrod5087]

@@douglasmclean5553"The Art of loving, giving,living and sharing. That is what friends are for.In good times and bad times." This should be played world wide on the 6pm news just to remind everyone what matters to us all. 29.2.2020. Particularly as this deadly Virus is spreading all across the world as I listen.

[@douglasmclean5553]

@@lynharrod5087 The disease is of perversion surfaces the virus. sleep around filth lingers

[@lynharrod5087]

@@douglasmclean5553 I will let you do the judging. I am not here do do that.2020.I don't do that anyway.

[@lynharrod5087]

@@douglasmclean5553 I have just got what you were referring to...My comment above was actually referring to the deadly Virus which has destroyed about 70,000 or more lives in a few weeks,globally. That virus has absolutely nothing to do with anyone ''sleeping around'. Sorry, we are obviously not on the same subject.This is Covid 19 I was commenting on. Not Aids......As you were.

[@dianerobbins1607]

It brought tears to my eyes. I just read an article on Ryan White and the following week on American Idol Lionel Richie and all the singers in zoom. Sang that exact song in honor of the frontline workers, and nurses and Doctors.

[@marcuselliott4309]

They will be in our hearts ❤️. The world is a beautiful place to leave when you have people with such great potentials.

[@marcuselliott4309]

Hello Diane

[@marcuselliott4309]

How are you doing?

[@venusrallos201]

awesome!!!! Gladys Knight your voice still gives me a goosebumps..

[@tellyhennessey5422]

God bless that they are all still alive

[@philiptonee6334]

Makes me tear up. Beautiful.

[@anthonyterminelle6120]

I can’t believe this was my life and music And will love this forever 1981 to infinity 🙏🏻

[@akonvictor]

Great music, great singers, and a great opportunity to watch and listen to them over and over again...... That’s what we’re here for

[@miltonseopa2452]

The music keeps us going against all odds, This too shall pass

[@1995angels]

You are SO right.

[@Handle2point0]

Gladys' voice hasn't changed much at all.

[@tlotlokeineetse313]

i agree

[@elvismalakoane9752]

Gladys remains my heroine and a loveliest person with that signature smile Love sis Gladys ❤❤💋👍

[@erroldcosta9674]

Usernamee101 God gifted voice 🙏

[@josselsie]

Just got mellower...

[@hamdanjantan399]

@@elvismalakoane9752 well said mate. The sweet smiles and the evergreen voice melt my heart.

[@mariamarcinak4137]

I will always keep you all in my heart, for all the joy you have given us...Blessed Be....

[@BiboyguapitosCorner]

THE LEGENDARY AND UNBEATABLE SINGING ICONS😢 from 60's up to now.....

[@brycel3812]

Soooo much talent on that stage at once. 42 Grammy award winners in total on that stage...

[@FannieLeFlore]

Simply beautiful, and more poignant as they've aged. Touched beyond words.

[@michaelwillian8658]

hello

[@Naicocarol]

I love this song. Today songs are so boring and don’t have point at all. I think because today there is no such a thing like friendship

[@luzvismincabungcal6919]

I repeat watching this 3 times... Very nice to see u all.. Thanks for this Music

[@marchelgardose7832]

2023 still watching and listening to these 😍😊

[@kevinlee9185]

These guys are great. Definitely epitomizes class act singers.

[@albertcodinera1116]

Thank you for the music ❤️

[@gustavoalejandro]

May 2020, in the middle of this quarantine; I'm listening to these LEGENDS singing one of the most beautiful songs ever dedicated to FRIENDSHIP.

[@crist67mustang]

Give me a like. XD I gave one to you.

[@cristyrosemantos7992]

even in worst happen you can appreciated if your friend is till in your side to make an advice.. thats what are friends are for..😍😍😍

[@nicsweezy2619]

Stevie and Gladys spoke to the younger singers like yalll forgot 😂😂😂😂😂🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 iconic this song should be rewritten in the Bible 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ihaveanewattitude]

Three words - beautiful, exquisite, inspiring.

[@fernanandomanjula849]

What A Great Decade ' Never Gets Old Forever And Ever '

[@mequeasssumagdon4258]

Gladyd night and dionne will still in thier voice since when we are young.

[@folarinonabolu2294]

Modern singers have a lot to learn .

[@godsgrace3304]

2022 still watching. Beautiful, Beautiful. I love that they came back together to re do this song. God bless them.

[@ash4407]

You better sing Elton John ❤❤ overallly, they all rocked

[@marcus8733]

Yes it is

[@anthonyussher-bonney535]

Who else is watching these legends here in 2021. I strongly believe the beautiful music made our lives beautiful till date.

[@jeremygarcia5005]

Patunay lang na palungkot ng palungkot ang buhay natin dahil sa mga inidolo nating nasa katandaan na. At tayo narin ang papalit sa mga magulang natin.. Pagmahahalan sa lahat ng may buhay ang ipadama natin.❤️

[@andyberde243]

👏👏👏to the 4 singers who made this soo beautiful to hear👏👏👏never gets old😍😍😍id still love to hear till now💖💖💖

[@michaelwillian8658]

Hello

[@dmepukori]

The golden age in music ,simply beautiful

[@toastedhippo]

RIP Burt Bacharach - thank you for such a wonderful song. X

[@gertrudebuck590]

What A Wonderful Memory of Such Wonderful Talent! Listening To These Musical Stars Is Such A Wonderful Blessing!!

[@josephjaredramos4503]

friends forever timeless live forever.

[@CamaradaPrimata]

Even with a worn voice, they give a show and make us shiver! It's incredible.

[@momeyLory]

I just miss my friends back in college days..guys you know you can count on me🤗

[@112ikhlaas]

I miss my aunt. This was her song at the bar. Giving me dollars to put in the jukebox. Memories

[@noelleslie6665]

Treasurable video for decades....Ms.Patti Labelle,god...The way she introduces her friends fellow legends...Humble though t best vocalist ever....I hv no words to tell about Me.Warwick...Classy phrasy stylish ....N then the other great giants....All my family were in tears when they started singing....Big fan from India

[@wellythonvieira]

Stevie and Gladys with impeccable voices

[@nanzkie6564]

2020??? not just by now.. but by the years comin, we all love them and this song.. Who's with me????

[@michaelborbe6363]

I'm glad I have the opportunity to hear them singing while they're here, LEGENDS

[@aldithmills2079]

Amazing how Stevie played the harmonica