FIRST TIME HEARING USA FOR AFRICA - WE ARE THE WORLD REACTION

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

I chose to end the year with this song because i only hope this kind of love and positivity comes into 2021

[@conquestmomma]

This was beautiful then and it's really the heart of my generation! We ALL must Be colorblind and just LOVE ONE ANOTHER! I grew up in the 70's & 80's - That was exactly how it was & still should be! THANK YOU for this song and your appreciation shows in your reaction! We each change the world one step at a time! Be our BEST selves and we'll help change the world!

[@jjfurbable]

Once again I’m crying with you lol what a beautiful way to come into the new year. I would love to see people come together like this again. I truly appreciate you and all you do.

[@gerryweed7697]

I suggest you this beautiful song about friendship .. Dionne Warwick , Helton John , Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight - That"s what friends are for .. Happy new year to you and your family 😇👍

[@jeffc6114]

As I recall only Prince and Madonna were unable to make it to this event - all the giants of the 80s were there, and checked their egos at the door ( man i wish we could have seen MJ and Prince together here) but still this event symbolized the optimism of the 1980s. The song itself raised a huge amount of money for the relief efforts which saved many lives in Ethiopia during the famine. One of the survivors is now 50 and made this remark after Micheal Jackson passed: I won't ever forget Michael Jackson because his contribution to the song We are the World had a very significant effect on my life. I am 50 now but 25 years ago I was living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which at that time was suffering from a long drought and famine. It was a terrible situation. Lots of people became sick and many more died. Around one million people in all were killed by the famine. In 1984 Michael Jackson, along with a number of other leading musicians, made the song We are the World to raise money for Africa. We received a lot of aid from the world and I was one of those who directly benefitted from it. The wheat flour that was distributed to the famine victims was different to the usual cereal we bought at the market. We baked a special bread from it. The local people named the bread after the great artist and it became known as Michael Bread. It was soft and delicious. When you have been through such hard times you never forget events like this. If you speak to anyone who was in Addis Ababa at that time they will all know what Michael Bread is and I know I will remember it for the rest of my life

[@MomPita]

Best reaction, EVER!! I think it's so beautifully overwhelming I cry every time too. God Bless you and have a Happy New Year!

[@scottfoote3099]

Stevie and Bruce is a duet the world didn’t know it needed.

[@nataliesmythe7643]

Sweetie, NEVER apologize for your emotions after hearing this song or any song that moves you. You have a beautiful soul!

[@Realmasterorder]

So TRUE

[@justinscoble8098]

Amen

[@danbarrasso2253]

I could not agree with you more. Good music will stir emotions, and not always tears. Today- March 4, 2023 as I write this. I believe it's the 30 year anniversary of Jimmy Valvano's epic speech at the ESPYs....everybody should watch....extremely inspiring. But in it he says that we should all spend time in thought everyday, laugh everyday and have our emotions move us to tears everyday. Thanks for being vulnerable and real with us during this reaction! ❤

[@elodie2404]

I 💯 agree with you, Nathalie Mythe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nealcopeland9]

Yes! Absolutely

[@garrettreed6166]

I remember being a little guy back then and I had a crush on Cyndi Lauper. She was so different from anyone I knew My ❤ almost exploded when I heard her really SING for this great cause. All this time later this song is a great memory👍

[@garrettreed6166]

Even now as a grown man this song makes get choked up and shed a tear

[@Alvin-jr9ot]

You’re not the only one! She’s awesome!

[@afghansoffthehook542]

I've been listening to this song for 35 years and it still makes me cry, every time.

[@Snyper1405]

Especially michaels intro he absolutely killed it R.I.P mike

[@kimson305]

Me to

[@joekay5662]

SAME HERE TIL' DEEZ DAY 😢

[@1981pitufa]

Me too

[@chefdave1157]

Crying now 😭

[@deedaniels4186]

We need this now more than ever. We should come together as a nation.

[@deathslayer-qb7fl]

Yes i agree but not as only a nation but the world needs to come together.

[@joannawilson1905]

Amen xxx

[@katfish7366]

Yes but not as a nation but as humans people of all nations

[@kianpa1]

Indeed. I miss those days.

[@lesterine77]

It'll never happen. I wish it would but it won't. There's just too much hate and divisiveness in the country and the world.

[@roxannemitchell4119]

Love your face when Cyndi Lauper started singing, she's amazing 😍

[@meriannestoneback7436]

My favorite part is the bridge, I thought Huey Lewis did awesome and Cyndi is the bomb. Kenny Rogers gives me chills every time, too.

[@greypossum1]

"Everyone is so separated today". There was no social media back then to tear people apart.

[@SRG4782]

Social media has ruined our world.

[@lisaadler8784]

Such a sad state of affairs! I hate it. We are ALL God's children!

[@Niamhcotts]

Best comment 100% correct.

[@Niamhcotts]

@@redletter2008 you are spot on. Deliberately being devided.

[@lisaadler8784]

@@Niamhcotts yep

[@rinaw8900]

I just love Steve Perry so much, he's truly one of the greatest.

[@cfinley81]

This song still hits me too. They tried doing this again when the disaster of Haiti occurred like 10 or 12 years ago, but it did not capture the magic of this one. Lemme tell you tho....that Stevie Wonder/Bruce Springsteen duet was the BEST PART!! ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@latinadavis3691]

I KNOW THATS THE BEST PART, CYNDI LAUPER'S PART WAS LIT TOO!!! 🔥🔥

[@carlossanchez6733]

That Bruce / Stevie duet tho

[@eviekelpie1]

So powerful

[@paulharding1972]

Yes my favourite part.

[@OriginalPuro]

That Bruce and Stevie duet is amazing.* Kids, don't be like Carlos, don't add "though" to everything, you're doing it wrong.

[@7togaman]

@@OriginalPuro you must be fun at parties

[@Boophooh]

Awesome!!!

[@MikeWilliams-kh6lv]

“We Are the World" opens with Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, and Billy Joel singing the first verse. Michael Jackson and Diana Ross follow, completing the first chorus together. Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, and Al Jarreau sing the second verse, before Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, and Daryl Hall go through the second chorus. Co-writer Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes follow with the song's bridge. This structuring of the song is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup". "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.

[@TheBlindTrucker]

Dan Aykroyd...

[@evaneason6906]

I love Lionel but Ray Charles sounded the best to me

[@scottymoore9121]

Go thru that list of names that was given. They are all legends. I bet u have heard a lot of their songs that u don’t realize. Steve Perry with Journey. Kenny Loggins sang songs from movie TopGun. Those are examples. Hope u can react to them all. Happy New Year to ya.

[@edchaput3577]

And so many more... Harry Belafonte, Lindsey Buckingham, The entire Jackson 5, Sheila E, Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, Jeffery Osborne, The Pointer Sisters, Kenny Rogers and Waylon Jennings,

[@dazo69]

And all brought together by the great Quincy Jones.

[@walkofnails2923]

Bruce Springsteen had one of the biggest records in the country during this. From what I’ve heard, he drove his own truck there while most of the others were dropped off in limos. When he got there, some of the rock guys were going to leave as they thought the song was too pop and might hurt their image. Bruce said I’m here to feed people. Freaking amazing

[@jonrakestraws6671]

That's how he is

[@wvmountaineer80]

Wow

[@jericoba]

From what I've seen of him, during interviews, it seems this could be true. Seems like a great guy.

[@theoneandonlybubblebass817]

They all stayed.

[@bradytn]

This was right after award show. I think grammy.

[@chall5335]

Love that love and pain combo in the Stevie Wonder/ Bruce Springsteen part. Two very big artists here in Europe ❤️

[@thomassierzega5440]

Lionel Ritchie who helped MJ write the song is reported to want to revive the song for The COVID pandemic today! I agree with you! We need racial unity and harmony today more than ever!!!

[@evaneason6906]

Watch the end of American Idol. They did it

[@lisaadler8784]

💯!! We are all God's children! Why all the hate? I don't understand it.

[@marianadominguezcarrillo8156]

That would be amazing, I would love to see it

[@feliciasanders2066]

Some would say they dont need to be preached at by Hollywood cause some still feel Covid is just the flu.

[@gabrieledangelo9936]

Races don't exist. Ethnic groups do. We are all the same.

[@onlyme114]

That song, “We Are the World,” went on to sell more than 20 million copies and raise over $63 million for humanitarian aid in Africa.

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Biggest selling single of all time before Whitney's I will always love you

[@jamelakajamal]

Happy New Year Sista ✌🏾🧔🏾✌🏾Wishing you Good Health, Peace, Love and Happiness

[@THEJAYYSHOW]

@Jamel_AKA_Jamal Happy new year wishing even more success and happiness to you and your channels 💚 much love and peace

[@jgibson1970]

@@THEJAYYSHOW , I would love to know you both and hang out. My kind of people 😄

[@stevens4316]

Love watching both of your channels!!!

[@vhonn95]

My guy Jameel....believes We all Family ...skin tone is just that our souls dream and cry and fear the same things Bless others and be Blessed

[@dannymontes3821]

Dios le bendiga su familia hi la del mundo entero Amén 🙏 Gad is Love peace Amen 🙏

[@choward874]

I was there! I saw it the day it aired!I Steve Perry Cindy lauper Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles are the voices that stand out in my mind! What a amazing group of voices every assembly! What a great time to be alive.

[@samsonwong8242]

This is like a once in a life time type of song - not just talent but their hearts. A Timeless song so touching

[@andrewludwig9251]

Seeing Ray Charles just gave me goosebumps. Everyone that sang lead vocals are just phenomenal talents.

[@becks7394]

His version of america the beautiful chokes me up every single time

[@bromixsr]

There is so much talent in this one video. But even amongst that musical experience, when Ray Charles comes on there is no doubt that he still commands attention.

[@lauraschelstraete4177]

They had a sign above the door telling them leave your egos at the door

[@dunhill1]

Master Producer Quincy Jones made a sign "Check Your Egos at The Door" and hung it on the recording studio front door at the A&M Studio on Sunset Blvd. It now called Jim Henson Studios.

[@TheRebuilt1]

I gues thats why Prince wasnt on the song.....

[@yardleyj9391]

Relevant info. Thanks. With so many kings and queens, it was necessary, wasn't it?

[@yardleyj9391]

@@TheRebuilt1 Hahaha. True. He should have been there. I never noticed his absence though.

[@superstrigoi]

Oh days gone bye. Its so beautiful to look back on this and remember the love and unity of all this talent from the 80's. I was in high school when this came out...I feel so fortunate to have experienced the 80's in all its glory

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes! Agreed and same!

[@ShannyShan20]

Ramona...Agreed!

[@kellyhazelett139]

Amen sister. Music these days is nothing but samples and redos. 80s Music 🎵 was the Best.

[@theoneandonlybubblebass817]

Me too. And I grew up abused. These artists helped me through mainly MJ.

[@julioaguilera1438]

Cyndi lauper is just so unique and mesmerizing. Wow she has such a strong and soulful voice...

[@sarge6082]

that was the 80s for ya girl,,,, our country and the world was united all through the 80s,,, greatest decade for music in history because of all of them

[@kareng4658]

This was a big deal when it was made. It should still be a big deal. These people used their time and talent to help those who were starving. I hope it inspires others to do the same!

[@pamagnolia]

We need this message today!! 🙏

[@Dejnyt]

Yes!!!!!

[@danmadison1244]

What l loved, back in 1985 all these music legendary performers came together and left there egos at the door for a cause to help fellow humans.

[@mamajenkins1981]

Thank you for using “iconic” correctly regarding this video. These are actual icons all in this video and this song really is iconic because that hook is (or should be) known around the world. Also, the fact that there are people alive that haven’t heard this before is making me feel super old (born in ‘81 😂)

[@dudeamazing7458]

This song came out in 1985, and I’m 17 and I’ve heard the song a few times in my life, it is iconic, but just recently I’ve seen the music video, all in one take, the talent in that room to bring unity to everyone is something that I believe can never be matched, nowadays people really are separated, and a lot of modern singers don’t have nearly the natural vocals like literally anyone who participated in the original recording, wish we had more of this in our world

[@nathaniellollis3868]

You're NOT "super old", Ms. Jenkins.I was born in 1958. And I cry EVERY SINGLE TIME I HEAR THIS SONG.

[@Del-Scent]

Such an iconic song. We've lost alot of these artists. So much talent one room. Good reaction.

[@donnapirelli6657]

I do feel blessed to have lived at the time of these Artist and that time in the world...Such simple selfless times...sad for the new generations...

[@robdaviesprogm]

Please, there was plenty of selfishness and hardship back then too. Do Thatcherism, the AIDS crisis (which Regan ignored in the States), and apartheid in South Africa ring a bell? I'm not saying there weren't wonderful things about the '80s, but let's not look at the past through rose-tinted lenses. There's good and bad in every time period.

[@donnapirelli6657]

@@robdaviesprogm I feel blessed to have lived then...Thank you for your comment but it changed nothing...

[@robdaviesprogm]

​@@donnapirelli6657 then I must have wrote it wrong.

[@timetravellingone]

@@donnapirelli6657 I agree it was the best time to be alive This music hits so much harder now, but it's a beautiful melancholy i feel

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Same!!

[@chrismon02]

This song was huge when I was a kid. It was played so much I grew tired of it. Now, as a 49 year old, I can’t listen to it without crying. Where did the unity and kindness go? This takes me back to much better days. Thanks for reacting and God Bless you!

[@raenellefisher8514]

I've seen this dozens of times, and I cry every time.

[@jodisanchez6331]

So awesome to see so many incredible artists come together to spread a message of unity. Makes me smile and cry tears of joy every time I see it

[@julianaFinn]

The talent list was unprecedented. It was amazing. I remember when it came out.. still blows me away today. Great reaction

[@jjsteel43]

I remember also and feel that we will never see a group of top musicians together like that again

[@ozman9353]

Loved your comment, " it's great to see everyone united". That's how we the people are, it's corrupt governments who divide us.

[@manwiggy6658]

@@timchamberlin9280 There was but they where not as horriable today . If only people today would stop doing the i am better than you or i am lesser than you and come together to help fortheworlds peoblems I think we would have a great world we would have. We are the world, We ar the children, We are the ones who make a brighter day

[@anthalas1]

Born in 69 was a teen in the 80's , i wish i could go back i had so much fun

[@cflournoy1529]

I second that!! I was born in 66. I wouldn’t trade those years for anything!!

[@eviekelpie1]

I was 23, best of times with so much incredible music from all different genres. Rock is still my favourite genre but I listen to all these oldies today

[@anthalas1]

@@eviekelpie1 im a metal fan 80's pop it the only pop i love , but been listening to metal since the begining :)

[@eviekelpie1]

@@anthalas1 I love the 70s music as I was a teenager then and the music was so diverse. Black Sabbath is my favourite metal band

[@anthalas1]

@@eviekelpie1 i firts ever album that i got was Master of reality :)

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yes girl- THIS was our top 40 back in the day- Awards shows, etc. were this versatile- from rock, rap, hair bands, pop and all- ALL in the TOP 40- sooo much versatility, unlike today- music and otherwise- We were all speechless to see sooo many of our favorites when this came out- beautiful song and reaction! 🌏❤️✨✌️🙏🏼🌎

[@marygaczewski5334]

Times were good back then. You dont see this kind of thing happen anymore. I wish I could go back and stay there.

[@walkofnails2923]

And most artists could actually sing without auto-tune

[@MrKeychange]

Damn right

[@froggergypsy4596]

I believe there was more unity back then. Fint know when that started changing. Times were good back then, glad i was a kid then.

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

@@marygaczewski5334 same

[@angied4150]

Best reaction to any song, EVER

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Love love the song.. but Cyndi is the icing on the cake!! Especially given the megawatt company she held her own!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tomrb2297]

The only flaw is that Steve Perry isn’t more prominent. He probably has one of the strongest voices there.

[@michaelbiggs4313]

They could have stretched it to an hour with all the talent they had in that room.

[@eviekelpie1]

I always thought the same. Him and Bruce Springsteen steal the show

[@douglasleinbach6313]

It's not about who was better. "Leave your ego at the door".

[@czyzbledsoe]

Could say the same thing about Mike but Mike wouldn’t have wanted the spotlight in this one.

[@nicebluejay]

smh, it's not about that at all

[@joycewalbert1413]

Amen! United. No Politics...just loving one another!

[@angiel3114]

🤜🤛

[@kellyhazelett139]

@@angiel3114 🤜🏼

[@gagirl0499]

No egos involved in this song. I remember having several vinyls of this.

[@vk88864]

Loved your reaction. I remember the day they released it simultaneously on radio stations all over the world. My whole family stopped doing whatever it was they were doing that day. Awesome talent in that studio.

[@461Jacque]

Please do not apologize! Wonderful reaction. A room full of the very top stars who humbled themselves for a wonderful purpose. This is what magic is!

[@timswinney2467]

one of the only songs where you can cry and smile at the same time so beautiful

[@mrbrightside6095]

Stevie vs Bruce don’t think there’s too many thing better than that 😊

[@AR-un3yw]

Absolutely correct, I'd pay a bunch to see Stevie and Bruce in concert together. That's Raw Talent and Raw Power right there.

[@jpsned]

I love their duet 😊

[@dixiedawnmillergoode6850]

When you’re eyes started tearing up, I just wanted to reach through my screen and hug you. Music is so healing. The pandemic has made the isolation so severe but even pre covid-19 we were isolating ourselves with our technology and our choices. Maybe this long harsh world will serve as a chance to realize we need the human touch.

[@relentlessseeker5958]

All the proceeds for this went straight to Africa.

[@Galatasarayli40]

This is that type of reaction i’ve been waiting for and i’ve finally found it. Thanks for everything.

[@CanuckDWfan]

The '80s were so aspirational with respect to different races getting along, at least in music, videos and movies. When the Berlin Wall fell and the USSR split up I thought it was a natural part of the steady progression towards world peace. It's disappointing things ended up the way they have. Loved the reaction btw

[@emptynestmom1479]

In the 80's were not reminded every day on the news that we are hated and need to hate.

[@SharynJanssen]

Beautiful reaction girl😊 The 80's were awesome. Running home from school to watch MTV. No internet. Real friends. No politics. Big hair, colourful clothing. Amazing. 💜🌸

[@jerzee_5331]

This is the best reaction to this song I've ever seen!! Don't worry about being emotional ive heard this song at least 500 times and I've teared up 500 times...... God bless

[@robincompton6887]

I’m a 60 year old woman and I love your reactions! You are a precious soul❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chapmaned24]

You said it...UNITED! We really were United in the 80's. Such a great time to live. I wish we could all go back, and we all got along so much. Fun timed.

[@SweetThing]

All the singers were told to leave their egos at the door.. and they did. :-)

[@emcsquare5045]

Part of the reason Prince didn't do it. He wanted to rewrite the song, and when they told him no, he said he would just lay a gutiar track for it. And Quincy told him if he can be part of the group then he shouldn't show. So he didn't.

[@lilpoohbear653]

@@emcsquare5045 thats a shame

[@emcsquare5045]

@@lilpoohbear653 it really is, I would have loved to see Prince in there.

[@kenj8uk]

It was Bob Gelgdoff who came up the with the idea......his was

[@margaretstutts4362]

Michael wrote it. Quincy Jones the conductor organized it. There has to be a list. You’re right about unity. It’s so sad.

[@wnsafford1854]

It was initiated & primarily organized by the great Harry Belafonte & fundraiser Ken Kragen. They got Lionel Ritchie & Michael Jackson to write it. I just made a big-ol post which includes all the names (both soloist's & "the chorus.").

[@dunhill1]

He was the producer and had already worked with most of these artists individually. He had just finished his masterpiece, Thriller, with Michael Jackson. He was critical in getting most them to come over on Jan 28th, 1985 at 10pm since most of these artist had just attended the America Music Awards Ceremony right down the street.

[@eviekelpie1]

Wikipedia has a total list

[@fidge54]

Michael and Lionel Ritchie wrote it

[@drbannter]

@@fidge54 well Michael wrote 95% of the song but yes I guess they both wrote it

[@denicesanders4586]

I've heard this 100's of times. I cry every time.

[@priscillaferguson267]

Love and peace has no color or politics! Just like the very first time I heard this song when it was released I cry with emotion each and every time I hear it. These artists were popular during the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s from country to pop, to R&B, and to jazz uniting as one in fellowship!

[@danielamarianolimadasilva5032]

And Rock...Bruce

[@ivylasangrienta6093]

I've been listening to this song for 30 years and it still makes me cry every. single. time.

[@jerrylarocque9600]

The Canadians and British also did a song for Africa. Check them out, Jayy. Tears are not enough - Northern Lights ( Canada ) Do they Know it's Christmas - Band Aid (British)

[@LadyCatBlue]

The one to check out is the original Band Aid 1984 .

[@Codex7777]

USA for Africa was a response to the UK's 'Band Aid' - which produced the 2nd biggest selling single in worldwide chart history! The organisers of Band Aid, went on to organise 'Live Aid'. The biggest concert in history. It had a worldwide audience of almost 2 billion!

[@badplay156]

All three are great sings

[@kellyanderson7624]

A bunch of rock and heavy metal bands did one too Hear 'N Aid kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGewmIaOhaqon5o

[@carenhelms8518]

This video still makes me cry every time I watch it! Some of the older artists are Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Ray Charles, Tina Turner and four of the Jacksons besides Michael. So many great artists! There is a large list on the Wikipedia page for the song.

[@bluebird5484]

W as

[@maggiejernigan7979]

I cried too! I was a kid when this came out, have not seen it in 30 years. ❤️

[@yardleyj9391]

Girl, you brought tears to my eyes. Your heart told you how to react.

[@virginiadurant8391]

This song was recorded to raise money for food. In the 1980's people in Africa were STARVING. 5-28-2021

[@mstanek7860]

One of the best reaction videos I have ever seen, your face is priceless.

[@mightyea]

Same! She understood the assignment.

[@nicholasterranova8084]

You have such pure responses. I remember when this was made and it is true, we are so divided now. Keep doing what you do , you inspire me out of my anger. You are a beautiful em-path

[@IrishKack]

Remember when people came together for the good of mankind? Spread hope for 2021.

[@momokochama1844]

yeah, it was amazing. a the time of the cold war the nations of the eastern bloc and nato worked together in a humanitarian mission in ethiopia

[@Davelakful]

Thanks!

[@ginfluckyk9347]

This was my época. You are sensible...to this song and ambiance...🥺👍👏 No reason to be ashamed....you simply cried because you feel it.😮😭💜💙💚💛👍👏

[@lauraheim8381]

Everyone in this were super stars back then!! Still gives me chills! (I love your hair color!!)

[@OriginalPuro]

"Today it feels like everyone is separated" Welcome to social media. People are so addicted to their phones and their internet points that they miss out on what is truly important in life, people.

[@richardlacey4923]

Phone addiction is and will be 10 times worse than crack addiction

[@fucker661]

We were never united quit lying to yourself.

[@cathyhilton5298]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote this Michael helped put it together, they where told to leave their egos at the for it why Prince wasnt there he wanted to many demands his ego was to big Lionel explained why he wasn't there just saw thus on a KZbin video just the other his explaining why Prince wasnt there lionel tried calling him to participate but he wanted to isolated away from them and Lionel said no where all in one studio and didnt bother calling him back. Posted on the recording studio door was leave your egos at the door..Lionel ritchie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingraham, Tina, Al Jebar cant pronounce that don't know spelled it out right Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson and Diana Ross ,Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson, Bruce springsteen, John hall, heugy lewis, Cindy Lauper, Steve Perry of journey, Kim Carnes, Bob Dillion, Kenny loggins, Ray Charles, Bob Geldof, Harry Bellefonte, the Jackson 4 bothers except Jermaine Latoya Jackson, Bette Midler, smoky Robinson surprisingly Dan aykroyd the pointer sisters and the other half of hall and Oats in choir also.

[@h1oweasy]

I feel exactly the same about this song and your thoughts about how things are today. I've heard this song countless times and it still hits in my emotions every time. thanks for doing rhis this song!

[@debbers]

Never apologize for your feelings! It was my first time sitting in with you today! Thank you for letting me do that! I'm sure by now someone has told you who everyone is so I won't go into that, I'll just tell you what a great reaction you had. I was 18 when this song came out and there was trouble in the world, but nothing like what's going on today! Thank you for your reaction!

[@markcarey4069]

I've said this many times before, NEVER NEVER apologize for your Heart and Soul and how you shine.... Bravo, we need more people showing their Souls. GOD BLESS YOU

[@deniseglenn4691]

Makes me cry too every time I see it. Message needed for today. Let’s enjoy the amazing diversity and beauty in each one of us.Let’s LOVE. Let’s give love away. You said it all beautifully. Love and miss Michael too. Love his heart. Love your heart. 💕💕💕💕

[@freefallin6871]

If this song fails to make you emotional, your humanity may be in question. Back then, external forces were preaching unity, but today it seems the opposite. We have the control to fight FOR each other, instead of WITH each other. I know I ain't giving up, and this song serves as continued inspiration.

[@marilynk30]

It brings me to tears also every single time!♥️💯 So many legends and so many now gone! Love this so much!

[@Krow-go3ps]

Was tearing up right along with you, was a teenager when this happened & it still gets me, shame the artists of today don't care as much, there is only one race, the human race! ~ we are the world!🤘!

[@lauraannavery2977]

YES MA'AM, that entire stage was legendary. Every single voice there is just GOAT. FYI, newer artists did one for Haiti. Good, but nothing compares to this.

[@wendymacraild5204]

There were 46 recording artists/singers who came together to make this song. That doesn't include the famous members of different bands who came to help with their instruments: guitars, drums, piano, etc. FORTY SIX singers. Who were already famous, had their own careers and their own number one hits!!! AND - NONE of them got paid. They ALL did this FOR FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They all came together from the goodness of their heart to do this, humble, and simply to do something great to help those in need!!!! EVERYONE came with no attitude, no stipulations, no demands - just their kind hearts and talent. ALL of the money that was made on this single went to help the needy in Africa - minus 10% that went to the homeless in America. This will NEVER happen again. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song the night before it was recorded. Everyone flew into LA the same day and Kenny Rogers lent his own recording studio to do this and it was recorded in ONE NIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TRULY EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tracyjohnson8057]

The first time I watched this I had tears, now some 30+ years later, I still have tears. Music is the great connecting cord for us all and what they accomplished here was epic!

[@samuelglass6805]

Don't be sorry, boo...I am 60 years old today. I was there when this debuted on MTV, and it made me emotional back then, and watching it STILL makes me emotional today, NO MATTER how many times I see it. You also MUST see the documentary about the making of this song. You also have to see the song that came first: "Do They Know It's Christmas." It was a bunch of British pop and rock stars you may not know, but a year before "We Are The World", they came together to do a charity video for a time when famine had hit parts of Africa HARD. When Lionel Ritchie saw this, he knew that American stars needed to do something like that, so he, MJ and Quincy Jones teamed up, and the result was this video.

[@nunyabiznes6243]

Lmao. Harry Belafonte was the one who put this together.

[@293hi]

A time when music would bring us together. Unlike the music of today.

[@Godismyrefuge-h5g]

They all had distinct voices back then. They didn't try to copy each other.

[@mikes.6751]

Omg I’m getting emotional watching you get emotional lol I’m 45 I remember this when it came out. We need this in 2021! Let’s stop the hate and love one another and unite!! ❤️

[@robinmeltzer9024]

This was such an honest and genuine reaction - the complete opposite of the sort of fake stuff often found on KZbin. Yours was a very natural reaction to what was a one-off moment in pop music history - it really was a song of unity and it raised millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia in 1985. The idea was Harry Belaftone’s and then Michael Jackson wrote the chorus, Lionel Richie wrote the verse... and the rest was history. As you said, it was a beautiful moment. Happy new year.

[@dorothyirby5740]

I'm with you hon!! I cry every time I see this!! There is no reason for division, hatred. We can all be together!! I hate the hate!!

[@tazmom0]

It's funny...this song came out when I was 10. I loved this song and I honestly don't remember thinking about skin color. Now at 45, it's one of the first things you notice, because like you said, we need this unity so badly today. Great reaction.

[@cmsmith1973]

When a song brings out that kind of emotion in you, you know it's special. I feel like the music back then always had something to say or some kind of message. I dont feel a lot of the music today does that. Im so glad I grew up in that time. I remember when this first came out.

[@mightyea]

You got me crying!!! Out of all the reactions You’ve been the only one to feel LOVE and UNITY.

[@slaytanic777]

We need something like this for today. Great reaction

[@evaneason6906]

Lionel redid it with people from American Idol this past season

[@darc9338]

One of the greatest choirs of all time.

[@Werockpso]

you re the best because you FEEL the music and it hits your heart! keep it up! and thanks!

[@daren7889]

It is New Year's Day 2024! I have been listening to this song since Christmas 2023! It is very uplifting and positive ,something this country needs desperately! Glad you presented this song! 🤗🥰🤗🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊💙🌊

[@oldnerdreviews]

I'm 57 years old, so I've seen this many, many times. I can never watch that video and hear that song without crying, this time included. It never fails.

[@Ivory35]

I watch your videos and often forget that we're from different gens. There were for sure icons that you probably don't know. It was beautiful that these artists from different backgrounds took time out of their schedule to come together and make this piece of history

[@alberthart4146]

i was a teenager when this came out. where ever i travelled that had a jukebox, i would purposely go into that establishment, play this song, then leave. most of the time, i couldnt stay to listen to it. i just played for everyone to listen to it. i guess i wanted this message to spread as much as the artists did

[@chrismorgan283]

At the rate we're going, there's about to be an Africa for USA fundraiser. When Africa is fed up with your sh*t, it's crazy.

[@Marcus_1001]

Sweetie, don't apologize for crying or getting emotional. You should! I absolutely love what you said about how nice it is to see people united. You are SO right! This project showed the best of humanity and compassion and it's something we see very little of in today's world. The U.S.A. for Africa project brought together an astounding number of artists for the common goal of bringing some relief to millions of people who were affected by famine. Race did not matter. Class did not matter. Status did not matter. It was about feeding millions of people who were starving. Period.

[@melodymcdonald2140]

Seeing your reaction to Cyndi Lauper hitting those high notes, it made me wonder if you've ever listened to her very much. She has some absolutely gorgeous songs. One of my favorites is I'm Gonna Be Strong.. Her range is just incredible. Her album Twelve Deadly Cyns....and Then Some is a good collection to start with, has some of her hits and some other beautiful, beautiful songs.