USA for Africa - 'We Are the World' Reaction! A Talented Ensemble Superstars | Quincy Jones

[@lynnecurrie7561]

It breaks my heart to see how many of these legends are no longer with us. ❤❤❤ Stevie and Bruce are the duet you never knew you needed!!

[@alexandermacneil4430]

Why would it break your heart? We all destined to die. No one is immortal. We all will turn to dust. Reconcile with your mortality. Celebrate the hearts they touched and the joy they brought when they were alive.

[@DariaBilowus]

One of my favourite voices, RIP James Ingram, gone too soon.

[@lindacosta5551]

❤️😓❤️💔💔💔💔

[@gaylemalone5897]

@@alexandermacneil4430 that’s really not the point she was trying to make

[@alexandermacneil4430]

@@gaylemalone5897 Perhaps. Either way, I don't regret my comment. I believe western attitudes about death are problematic. How many problems do people create for themselves and for others due to their inability to, in a healthy positive way, reconcile with our own mortality?

[@roygarcia4200]

R.I.P Waylon Jennings (1937-2002), Ray Charles (1930-2004), June Pointer (1953-2006), Michael Jackson (1958-2009), Al Jarreau (1940-2017), James Ingram (1952-2019), Kenny Rogers (1938-2020), Anita Pointer (1948-2022), Harry Belafonte (1927-2023), Tina Turner (1939-2023), Tito Jackson (1953-2024), & Quincy Jones (1933-2024)

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

Thanks for this, I gave you a mention in my comment to this song. Its sd we lose legends. Im 42 but I miss the days when artists albums and singles were a big thing, going into town to buy them. Now its all way more accessible but less important!

[@TheDivayenta]

Where was Waylon Jennings? Did you mean Kenny Rogers? ?

[@allanhoult791]

​@@TheDivayenta Waylon Jennings started at the beginning of the recording but walked out before the finish. It's all explained in the Netflix doco

[@Eric4471066]

You can also added the one and only Quincy Jones, who also passed away yesterday.

[@donaldwhite1928]

You don’t have to see Steve Perry to know his amazing voice

[@sueprator9314]

No but Steve Perry was a treat to look at for us females back then........we liked his looks a lot....combined with that incredible voice......

[@donaldwhite1928]

@@sueprator9314 well he is my home town guy. Hanford California

[@brentbeardsley655]

I never get tired of his voice. He needed a little bigger part tho.

[@canceltheapocalypse8190]

Legends. So many of these artists had such distinct voices.

[@thomasdempsey721]

Don't sleep on Cyndi Lauper...one of pop's most distinct, versatile, powerful voices!

[@Laura_Martin42]

I heard she was really nervous doing this because she was such a newcomer.

[@IndiHawk22]

Quincy put a sign on the door, " Leave egos at the door" --- the result was brilliant.

[@SurvivorBri]

He didn't actually. That's a myth. He said in an interview that the "leave your ego at the door" was a message they put in a letter to all the artists who had confirmed to be a part of the project. There was no sign at the door.

[@leostawicki7283]

Cyndi Lauper`s Voice was awesome!

[@sueprator9314]

Yes she always had a powerful voice but if you weren't paying attention to her at that time you might not know. But MJ, Quincy and Lionel knew..........

[@sherrelwilson7354]

I agree. Hers & Steve Perry's parts were my favorites!

[@sd6458]

@@sherrelwilson7354 I agree she is so powerful

[@WENDE-f7x]

Ray Charles!!!! What a PRO!!!!!

[@kathiek4239]

Favorite parts: all things James Ingram, Dionne & Willie’s voices together, Cyndi Lauper, all things Ray Charles, Stevie & Bruce together, all things Ray Charles (again). Comedy relief: the height difference between Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers. Everyone sounds fantastic. I still love this song and get a tear in my eye.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Rest in peace to those we have lost since this magical night ✝️

[@MrJoseph6119]

Lindsay Buckingham is the Guitarist/Singer for Fleetwood Mac! That dude is a killer player! You guys are amazing! THIS IS IT Reactions are #1 on KZbin....

[@thisisitreactions]

Much love!!!!!

[@christielysdale1815]

This is Dan Ackroyd’s version of why he was there: Dan gave an interview to NH Magazine and this is what he said about how it happened: “Totally by accident. My father and I were interviewing business managers in LA and we walked into this office of a talent manager, and realized we were in the wrong place. I was looking for a money manager, not a talent manager. I had managed myself at that time and always have. But he said, so long as you are here, would you like to come and join this "We are the World" thing. I thought how do I fit in here? Well, we did sell a few million records with the Blues Brothers and in my other persona I am a musician, so I showed up and was a part of it but it was totally by accident."

[@PumaSioux]

That is the story I heard too.

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

MJ...you know it's him as soon as you see his shoes. Exceptional human being he was. Much missed

[@emiliodilonardo4295]

Exceptional artist for sure but not sure I’d call him an exceptional human.

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

@@emiliodilonardo4295 Don't then! I'd say giving a billion to charity, visiting dying kids all over the world, paying for homes, treatment, welfare for them is quite an exceptional thing to do. Or even professionally launching a lot of talented people around him to having good careers, plus humanitarian awards aswell as bringing up 3 kids on his own was also exceptional. Maybe I'm not salty like you and your miserable excuse for a life.

[@marthaz]

Aside from the pure overload on musical greatness all-in-one spot, only Quincy Jones could organize that diversity of voices like instruments in an orchestra. He's the Maestro and the genius who made the final product what it is❤

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Humility still existed then.

[@arshadpatel9509]

Now you guys need to do a reaction on “Do they know it’s Christmas time” . This is the British effort for Africa

[@Roadghost1969]

There was a song for The first Gulf War "Voices that Care" Actors Actresses, Athletes singing It turned out pretty good. who would have thought?

[@garylee3685]

They ain't gonna know any of those artists.

[@arshadpatel9509]

Oh yeah they will, they have actually done reactions to many of those artists. The likes of Sting, Bono, Paul Young, Tony Hadley, Boy George…….. Banana Rama

[@awezman]

Dan Aykroyd was invited to be part of the chorus since he was already at the studio that day working on another project.

[@fern]

Humanity at its best, when beautiful talented people get together to help the world heal, it's a beautiful thing.

[@bbeighey]

The greatest collection of artists ever assembled

[@Jamie-bx3dh]

I miss this… I still cry every time.

[@brie3636]

❤ This song still gives me chills, just like it did when it was released. 🎶❤️

[@darinmetzger9346]

Yes. That Dylan part where he actually asks Stevie to help him sing his part so Stevie sings it to Dylan in Dylan’s voice with Dylan’s inflections. Fucking brilliant 🙏🙏

[@Koz182]

R.I.P Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, June Pointer, Michael Jackson, Al Jarreau, James Ingram, Kenny Rogers, Anita Pointer, Harry Belafonte and Tina Turner, They died physically but their soul and legacy will always live in this song, eternal, they are legend...

[@TheDivayenta]

Kenny Rogers

[@Beastlife50]

The world was a much better place then. Could you imagine today's top artists doing this?

[@juliestogner2542]

They would need Auto tune. There is no real talent today. Especially among the pop scene

[@0okamino]

I guess I could imagine it, but first I would have to ask someone who the current artists on that level even are. 😅

[@derps8690]

...they already did in 2010 lol.

[@Emily19677]

@@derps8690And god was it terrible

[@Mariosilvagt3]

Lindsey Buckingham is one of the lead singers from Fleetwood Mac!

[@BAMBEEZS1-gg7ef]

The Stevie Wonder - Bruce Springsteen duet you didn't know you needed. Love it!

[@Justyna_N]

I love when Bruce’s part comes up and then Kenny sings and people realize he’s amazing. Every reaction I’ve seen so far. People’s eyes light up.

[@kathiek4239]

Side note: Corey, you have such a beautiful smile and spirit, it makes me happy just watching you. Thank you for brightening up my sad day. ❤

[@TheDivayenta]

He is pure sunshine! Hugs

[@shanbet1968]

He had the biggest smile which made me smile.

[@artistic830]

Wish this would happen again. Think I was 5 when this came out. Once in a lifetime.

[@genespleen]

Ray Charles, so very magnificent.

[@debbiebrown1620]

Michael's entry was so gentle and beautiful The whole video rocks. We need the message more today than ever

[@genespleen]

A good point, that about MJ.

[@peggiebradley7434]

This makes me tear up every time. I love all of them, but Ray Charles stole the show, and I just love it! The only thing I wish is that Steve Perry was used more, because his voice is so beautiful. Heartbreaking those that are gone. Thank you for showing this!

[@grendelz]

So much talent here, but Ray Charles is the legend among legends. I agree the documentary is fantastic.

[@garnet0101]

Lionel was my man in the 80’s. I cannot believe he hosted the Grammys, then came here and worked all night.

[@Justyna_N]

The AMA’s

[@cog4life]

How I love to hear this. Gets me EVERY SINGLE TIME ❤😢😊

[@joelanderos23]

the greatest gathering of musical superstars EVER! there will never be another gathering like this one.

[@siemonebeach4083]

I was a senior in High School, when this song came out…it was huge! We even sang it in our choir. I’d always tear up, when listening to it.

[@DiscoDee74]

I was 11 when this came out! I remember being sooo happy that they were helping Africa! Hands Across American lol What a time to be alive!

[@jadawa85]

I was a few years older and I remember my mother taking me to participate in Hand Across America.

[@sherylstone8804]

So many gone now but I remember them. They gave me great memories!❤

[@holgerschussler9107]

I can relate...I'm 61 !

[@andreadeamon6419]

Dan akroyd is actually very musically talented. Watch the movie my girl. He plays instruments. Michael Jackson has him in one of his other videos. Liberian girl. That has some beautiful people in the video and i love Michael coming down in the end with that red shirt on. Red was his color ❤. Miss him

[@TheDivayenta]

Blues Brothers!

[@wadehines9971]

Warning. Cheat list to follow. times take from the original here it comes 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 l 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

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

Thank you for your hard work 👍

[@kaycee363]

Thank you. I was trying to figure who thar was after Kenny Rogers

[@omarsalam9973]

Stevie and Bruce sang their hearts out ❤❤

[@BMD2024]

This was a wonderful collaboration and time in America!

[@Immortalheart66]

A timeless gem!!! Never to be replicated. 🔥🔥🔥✌️

[@ericaweiler94]

This is such a nostalgic song for me! I loved it when I was a kiddo, even though I didn't quite grasp the reasoning/purpose behind it other than it was for a good cause. Having all of those amazing voices on one song was unheard of... at least in my neck of the woods. Bruce and Ray were my faves in the video. Hearing it nowadays makes me emotional and a bit teary-eyed. I really do miss the 80s. They redid the song a few years back with Miley Cyrus and others, but it didn't hit the same for me. Great reaction! Missed Olli! Much love from Oregon! ❤

[@thisisitreactions]

Yea, I wished we had Ollie on this video too. It would of been great to see his reaction. 😃 -- Corey Roy

[@mic1240]

Recognize every artist in this, including those who didn’t have solos. If haven’t seen recent documentary about making of this is worth a watch, including why some mega stars of the time weren’t there. Was pretty amazing they got these folks together long before everyone having mobile phone.

[@chrisjamieson3452]

People who are most unknown to the younger generations here include Bob Dylan & Bruce Springsteen. Sadly, all also do not recognize the legendary Harry Belafonte in the chorus, next to Elwood Blues himself - Dan Ackroyd.

[@noelsavory4983]

Lindsey Buckingham was the lead singer and songwriter for many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest songs, like 'Go your own way' and 'Big Love'.

[@noelsavory4983]

@thomasdempsey721 You're, completely right, he only did backing vocals on Little Lies. I'll make the correction.

[@0okamino]

You’re not wrong, but I still always think of him more as a guitarist than a vocalist. Damn great guitarist at that.

[@noelsavory4983]

@@0okamino Can't really argue with you on that.

[@geocosmicvalentine]

You have to remember that DAN AKROYD really hit some musical moments in THE BLUES BROTHERS! They used to play some Blues Brothers on the radio. Dan and John Belushi were really singing.

[@coyote4237]

Always makes me chuckle seeing Dan Ackroyd in this mix of artists.

[@lonnieisom4565]

Well, technically he is a singer. Ever heard of the Blues Brothers?

[@coyote4237]

@@lonnieisom4565 Yes, I'm almost 60 and know him very well as a Blues Brother. But more so as a comedian and comedic actor. And watching him look so obviously uncomfortable and intimidated is funny to me.

[@0okamino]

He’s standing next to the legendary Harry Belafonte. Without a doubt, even with his comedy star power, he would be intimidated. I would have to concentrate on holding back from having a joyous freak out.

[@charlottedixon6628]

I remember this!! Beautiful, and tears..🙏♥️

[@stevenaleman7454]

John Belushi (RIP) and Dan Aykroyd were famous for their role in the movie, The Blues Brothers, and being regulars of the early Saturday Night Live tv show…Here’s what led to him being in this iconic video in Dan’s own words…. "My father and I were interviewing business managers in LA, and we walked into this office of a talent manager, and realized we were in the wrong place. I was looking for a money manager, not a talent manager. I had managed myself at that time and always have. But he said, 'So long as you are here, would you like to come and join this 'We Are the World' thing?' I thought, how do I fit in here? Well, we did sell a few million records with the Blues Brothers and, in my other persona, I am a musician, so I showed up and was a part of it, but it was totally by accident."-….👍😎🎤

[@waltercollett4009]

Stevie and Bruce together?? Who knew?? Brilliant!

[@KB-xp6dq]

I was 18 and working in a record store in West L.A. when this came out, and it was astonishing how many people bought multiple copies just to contribute more to the cause. And from what we could tell, it wasn't even about the song in many cases. It was literally on the radio every two seconds and you couldn't avoid seeing the video if you tried because there were only a few outlets that aired music videos at the time, so hearing the song for free was no problem. Contributing directly to a cause wasn't so easy back then, so many people just paid $1.69 per 7" single and gave them away. That was a great time to have that job (and we also had a TicketMaster in the store, so we saw EVERYBODY in concert 😁).

[@robertmyers7383]

What are you talking about? Cyndi Lauper's part was one of the highlights of the song including Bruce Springsteens. Only two that gave me chills.

[@pearlady22]

James Ingram is awesome in this song. Love his voice and passion while singing.

[@librarylady13]

❤❤❤ I LOVE seeing how much Corey loves music. He smiles and grooves with the music. He's wonderful!

[@loisrogers9042]

My oldest son used to sing the first line or 2 over and over when he was abt 3 yrs old. It was so cute. Great song and video❤ "We are the wooowd, we are the children "😊

[@Raul_Alvarado2458]

You guy,s should now do "Band Aid" Do they know it's Christmas time again. It is also with a power group, but of British music stars.

[@garnet0101]

lol I love when Quincy got frustrated and Stevie said to Lionel, uh oh we’re in trouble.🤣

[@AlienCatTweets]

The making of this is something to see, you get the behind-the-scenes of how it came together, and lots of practice. The artists came directly from an awards show and worked all night on this. They all volunteered their time for a very worthy cause.

[@vivianstone1053]

Singers in order of singing - Lionel Richey, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick (aunt of Whitney Houston), Willie Nelson, Al Jarreau, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry from Journey, Darryl Hall from Hall & Oates, Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis of Huey Lewis and the News, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones as the Conductor, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, James Ingram, Ray Charles.

[@julzy3]

I love to see all those stars standing on the risers like they were back in high school chorus 😂 The documentary was fantastic 🫶we are the world

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

I totally agree with you on Prince but Huey nailed it MJ, Tina and Ray Charles always makes me smile. It's sad that we've lost 10 of these legends.

[@MrsCRN_esq]

I had the VHS tape of the documentary back in the day. I watched it a million times. Love y’all and all the great reactions. ✌🏻💕

[@sueprator9314]

You never get tired of this compilation. Every single star's contribution is so special for so many reasons. What a slice of time. Seeing Bob Dylan who many don't even know as well unless they are older like me.....Dionne knocked it out of the park w/her voice but so did Steve Perry, on and on. So awesome.

[@MamawT65]

I remember it played on all the radio stations simultaneously when it was released!

[@Justyna_N]

Voices That Care was a song for Operation Desert Storm that you all would enjoy. Kenny Rogers took part in that one as well.

[@ScottDeBerg]

The unified spirit of everyone involved in this still brings a tear to my eye today, after countless viewings and hearing the song. "Check your egos at the door" truly worked with this project.

[@Mariosilvagt3]

This all started on a Christmas of 1984 song from the European counterpart, group Bandaid. Do they no is Christmas!

[@bigred7983]

Everyone looks so young in this.I remember when they filmed this.Oh my gosh, I feel old now

[@ruth2141]

A recent similar music all-stars for charity project is Mark Knopfler's "Guitar Heroes -- Going Home" from March, 2024, which raised money for teen cancer causes in the US and UK. He got over 60 of the best guitar players to record an instrumental arrangement of Knopfler's theme from the film "Local Hero". Musicians include Joan Armatrading, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Clapton, Ry Cooder, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Brian May, Brad Paisley, Slash, & Bruce Springsteen, with Ringo Starr and his son Zak Starkey on percussion and Roger Daltrey on harmonica. They weren't all together at once and there is no video of them playing, but the official video identifies all the players.

[@brendaruff8208]

Loved your reaction. The best and most informative one, so far. Seeing this video is a wonderful way to keep all of these talented artists in the public view. Too many people commenting on reactors channels don't know most of the artists. Which is a tragedy. And it still pains me when I hear people commenting on "that lady" who has a great voice, and thye are speaking of the great Diana Ross! I am going to have a serious jaw injury one of these day, from having it hit the floor so many times. LOL

[@thisisitreactions]

We try our best to be a little educated! But we love when people in the comments school us too! I love our community!!! Much love!!

[@ninawest8]

Dan Aykroid got the wrong address, and they invited him in...Can you imagine?😊

[@joelanderos23]

he was already there.

[@ninawest8]

@joelanderos23 Google it. He was going to a meeting in LA,went to wrong address and a talent agent invited him to come. He just told this story and Google explains it also.

[@dimwit7474]

... WONDEREFUL Reaction! I doff my cap to ya .. BRILLIANT .. ...

[@thisisitreactions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrispeek9546]

Thank you… for taking me back to a place where I saw the world with more love in it!

[@Sarah-xj3oq]

Thank you so much for breaking down this video. So interesting to learn more details about it! I’m 46 and grew up with this video being such a HUGE part of my culture in the U.S. I smiled and bawled through the whole song. It’s so great! Thank you!

[@sharonchaput9705]

Lindsay Buckingham is the lead guitarist and writes and sings some songs in Fleetwood Mac. He is an underrated guitarist.

[@clarakam3858]

❤❤❤❤❤. I have 41 y so i grew up in this era ❤. For me allways 80', 90' will be years with grate music ❤. I love also the 60' & 70' .

[@margotconway8605]

Thanks for your reaction on this. This song still makes me cry. So much great talent here. WOW. We need something like this for the folks in Florida affected by all the hurricanes August/ September 2024.

[@pammontano7159]

The Heavy Metal guys did one, too. It’s called We’re Stars. Check it out.

[@sabrenas7895]

I’m 65 & still get goosebumps listening to this 🥰 You may have seen it but there is a great documentary called the Funk Brothers and it’s really good if you haven’t. Great reaction ❤️

[@sueprator9314]

LOL - Im a young 75.......us cool boomers are still around

[@stevenaleman7454]

Lindsey Buckingham is the guitar player for Fleetwood Mac and sang with Stevie Nicks in some great songs with the band…👌

[@arshadpatel9509]

Fenom, Lindsay Buckingham is from Fleetwood Mac

[@thisisitreactions]

Found out after the fact!!! Definitely a legend!!

[@abmqa]

Check out the Chain, live 1982. Lindsay Buckingham's guitar solo is not to be missed. 🎸 🎸

[@DariaBilowus]

Brings a tear to my eye every single time I hear it.

[@quincee3376]

Awesome. Canada and Britain had songs by various artists too that help raise donations for charity.

[@lorilxn1597]

I remember watching on television

[@Noahwarriorsfan]

Tremendous song

[@Reviresco2]

Ahh, the memories. One grand crew of stars.

[@Chris-kj7de]

Fantastic reaction! That song is pure magic ... enough to make a grown man cry.

[@sherrelwilson7354]

I had no idea that Waylon Jennings was supposed to take part. Don't have anything bad to say about him dipping though cause he was one of my favorite outlaws. A definite legend❤

[@xJRx77]

The documentary was almost as good as the Beatles Get Back documentary! So informative and the behind the scene stuff was just amazing. Especially finding out Quincy put a sign that said "Leave your ego at the door"!

[@kathleenfarraher9894]

I always loved that they all had to enter through the back door for disclosure and security. But I truly loved the sign "" leave your ago at the door"

[@jimquackenbush2821]

I didn't know that about Huey ,thanks for the info. Brings back so many memories. I forgot how much talent was there ! 😎🤟

[@olanaowen7320]

That documentary is absolutely amazing

[@brianfournierjr7438]

The 80s music Avengers🤣🤣🤣

[@cog4life]

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@karenpowell6063]

I remember when this was done. Many cities including my own city held large gatherings for ppl to come together to watch the performance on huge screens outdoors. What a night , amazing people who took their time to join together to help ppl on the other side of the world. Whatever happened to that in this country?

[@christinewaide5249]

I still get choked up every time I see this. Even after all these years.

[@CoolCoyote]

One musician deliberately omitted was John Denver, who had asked to participate but was rejected despite his previous commitment to charity work. Ken Kragen said it was due to some people feeling that Denver's image would affect the credibility of the song as a pop-rock anthem.

[@christielysdale1815]

Whitney Houston was not there

[@CoolCoyote]

@@christielysdale1815 shes cousin of dion warwick ?

[@CoolCoyote]

@@christielysdale1815 glad madonna wasn't allowed to be there, but prince would have been ok, but he was being a princess cos he couldnt have his own solo in his own room so he refused to do it. I like cyndy laupers touch in this and madonna wasnt preferred over lauper by Lionel Richie, madonna wasnt even invited.

[@christielysdale1815]

@@CoolCoyote They are related, I think cousins is correct

[@shenacooks]

Bruce and Steve will always be the duo of a life time.