We are The World 1985 -"Solos" Recordings ( My fav. Kenny Rogers)

[@jpreddy3665]

No auto tune folks! These people are really singing and sound amazing!

[@andrescartagena1]

Jp Reddy they're real artists

[@WerdnaNiraehs]

Jp Reddy You can always tell the people who don't know what they're talking about when they whip out that 2007 autotune argument.

[@SoulShines4Music]

Andrew Shearin - No argument, just fact. Ever listened to the Haiti version of this song? Autotune everywhere, starting right at the very beginning with Justin Beiber who's part is autotuned to death. If you can't recognize that for what it is then I'm afraid you don't know what being autotuned really sounds like. Also, that Haiti version was made in 2010, 3yrs after your 2007 deadline. The point is, autotune is everywhere now and is used like a crutch, most especially in Top 40 pop music. Unless you're trying to create a distinctive sound for a song (like Cher's 'Believe') there should be no need for autotune. The vast majority of people in the world don't have perfect pitch but it's those slight vocal modulations in a singers voice that make them sound distinctive, real and human. If you're a "singer" who has to rely on autotune (or any other pitch correcting software) to constantly stay in key then the fact is you're not a good singer period and your overall musicality stinks. Hats off to all the musicians out there who *don't* use the software, they are ones who are truely talented.

[@undeadnightorc]

Because nowadays image is 80% of the product while singing ability can be 'fixed' in the studio. Once in a while you'll get a talent like Adele or Susan Boyle getting through but the industry in general will rarely give someone who looks likes like Steve Perry, Lionel Richie or Willy Nelson a record deal.

[@mv9787]

Lionel Richie is very well on key, but yeah Steve Perry sounded the best

[@zatchg1212]

The diversity in all the voices is incredible. Each one was so beautifully unique

[@willdill4987]

Yes. I appreciate the song way more after watching these behind the scenes videos.

[@TravisMcGee151]

@@willdill4987 Must of taken a lot of patience with so many stars.

[@jameswamba4338]

​@TravisMcGee151 and to get this done at that level in one night. These are straight up professionals 😤

[@MisterPinchy]

I like how Darryl Hall has 10 words to sing and he holds the script like it's 1000 words.

[@africkinamerican]

I think it was anxiety

[@user-hh1kd5ty3x]

My goodness! The best comment of the 2000s 🤣

[@maruramal]

Anyway i love him

[@fawnebrown4619]

I think he was pressing a little. But look who he is singing before and after. Michael Jackson and Steve Perry. That might be a bit intimidating. He sounded just fine each time and that last take was his best. Pretty much the same can be said for everyone. All those pairings worked well and the Huey, Cyndi, Kim trio sounded great together. Lionel was so patient going around and working with each person who was having problems and getting everything worked out. Stevie and Michael helping out with that too.

[@wildmike951]

Darryl Hall holds the sheet every take...cmon it's one line....lol....I do love him though

[@rockyAQ04]

Dionne Warwick’s reaction to Bruce’s singing is so beautiful. Talent respects talent.

[@ritahorvath8207]

The whole thing would have been terribly cheesy without Bruce Springsteen . ♡

[@jonny1289]

Rip Kenny Rogers, who else came back to listen to him):

[@blondieb6946]

Johnny ❤️❤️❤️

[@cokeincoquette]

I actually came back to hear Michael Jackson tho

[@gradybaby_kv]

Stacy Esene I came for both of them were gonna miss them both including James Ingram, rip Michael, Kenny, and James.

[@bryce3754]

👍

[@thesparklinggems7216]

Michael was so great! Always makes it perfect! They're all adorable. Singing as 1💕

[@TrustKnowWun]

I wish they would've given Steve Perry more parts. His voice is just amazing and powerful and seems effortless. AND he had the best hair!

[@silversalmon1541]

Y E S

[@silversalmon1541]

I COMPLETELY AGREE

[@alysonsomerville3654]

Four of my 70's & 80's favorites in a row, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall. Steve and Daryl have the best voices, and though Daryl seems a little awkward in rehearsal, he's definitely cute and HE has the best hair...

[@gaaferreiratv3876]

I agree

[@Inthemixmedia]

Sings like an angel. I hear you brother

[@tdowdfl]

This was a once in a lifetime collaboration, and hasn't been done since. This is when people could actually sing and play an instrument.

[@mingoia2132]

Of course it was. We are the world Haiti same thing

[@Seiferboi]

I think a lot of the people in this video came back for the We Are the World Haiti, towards the end of the video after all the newer artists sang.

[@DavianSinner]

Then SNL did a mock "We Are the World 3" to raise awareness about the disaster that was "We Are the World 2". Hilarious.

[@lonelycrona2388]

There are still enough people who can sing and play an instrument. It's just easier to enter the mainstream music industry for everyone

[@DJRitty]

and the most talented ain't even in the room ;)

[@Platerpus7]

Jeez the entire 80s are in that room

[@LALFAST]

Platerpus7 except Prince.

[@madonnarulespop1137]

Except madonna

[@kasumishindo9022]

Yes where were Madonna and Prince?

[@l.i.n.gk.d5976]

@@kasumishindo9022 prince : michael

[@yvenhess-thema7293]

Nope Whitney Houston is missing

[@suzieq1218]

I love how Bruce Springsteen just walks up to the mic and owns it!

[@happyhorse1028]

SuzieQ121 well he is the boss

[@VlerkeDamne]

I wish his part was longer it was the most powerful imo

[@cynthcorcor126]

My tapes on behind

[@macmcleod1188]

Some people think he was crying with emotion but apparently he was sweating from one of the outtakes on the DVD.

[@randomguy4781]

@@VlerkeDamne well to be fair, besides MJ, Bruce actually had quite a lot of his parts in the final song. MJ must have liked Springsteens voice

[@cibarbarria8186]

It's unbelievable how it was possible to gather all these talented singers and musicians to sing this song which is a landmark of an unforgettable decade.

[@somatfromnowt]

Diana Ross just nails it every time....no wonder she's a diva.

[@georgeisaak5321]

rumors back then wanted Micheal in love with Ross and seeing those two in the same studio working together was wow !

[@zulusings]

No one talks about her in the comment section. Can they see her... Goddddd

[@greedokenobi3855]

She does and so does Tina, Tina’s takes are all equally perfect.

[@mahadevmurmu8489]

Steve also

[@1943ofour]

Mahadev Murmu and Lionel Richie, and Willie Nelson, etc. Talent in that house! Amazing

[@LauraSomeNumber]

Bruce Springsteen scared the s*** out of me everytime. Forgot he was coming up and then he just pops out. I need a gif of that.

[@1nonlybrady]

Why is he screaming lol😂

[@leonardpowell7748]

😆😆😂😭

[@eriklaguiraoficial]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

He was one of the biggest voices in the bunch and I’m not even a fan of that guy.

[@w900L]

Nintendog140 he probably had the smallest ego in that room too. And he’s real insecure about his voice. He was probably pretty self conscious around guys like Perry who were great singers.

[@cupidsiza]

Diana Ross has a smooth soothing voice. So effortlessly

[@lolabean941]

Yes she does and it's so angelic, have always loved her.

[@theancientsancients1769]

Very Impressed with her voice and how pitch correct she was each time along with Lionel Richie ✌❤

[@andreasbrave7202]

S M oh yes die diana ross so clear…

[@aminahchimpinde9256]

I agree with you all

[@adamwarlock1]

And in the main video Michael harmonizes with her like he's been doing it his whole life. Oh wait! He WAS doing it his whole life!

[@Roadstar1602]

That moment when Steve Perry steps up and shows everyone how it's done.

[@janicebarnes2914]

YES! Perfect

[@ryouready1978]

@Roadstar1602 That is right! PRICELESS!

[@DNAleguillou]

Best male singer there in my opinion. Best male vocalist

[@RobertRothko]

Anyone gonna comment how great Kenny Loggins sounded here? Clear as a bell, present, and so in tune. Effortless high range.

[@bandbporter]

I always want to say that he’s my favorite (and he is) but then I watch the whole thing and they’re [almost] all so incredible

[@nerthus4685]

He is great.

[@chrike01]

I can't and won't pick favorites, but Kenny Loggins is just great in this

[@sebastianecheverria7837]

He was My fave next to the other two who sang after him (Journey and the other guy, sorry i'm young and don't know all the singers)

[@dana09077]

​@@sebastianecheverria7837that's Daryl Hall from Hall & Oates. ❤

[@soldierboy4076]

Can we just all agree on the fact that Michael Jackson and Steve Perry totaly nailed it?

[@donaldsaunders3059]

Tomáš Ryska your 100 percent right

[@santigi17]

YES

[@suzieq1218]

Man, I've had crushes on them for decades

[@cecilieward9914]

And Bruce Springsteen like wow

[@MrTheswayzeexpress]

Can we just shed a tear for the fallen soldier that had to follow Steve Perry. Poor guy gave it his all but dang the difference is.... Stark

[@toolaberry]

I adore the softness of Paul Simon’s voice, such underrated vocals!

[@IU-no5xf]

They are all so unique..

[@Fakename70]

Al N It was really a great collection of vocalists

[@joeystill1091]

Right a very great group of talent

[@nawfsidehtown2927]

There is so much talent in one room. Steve Perry, Cyndi Laurper's and Bruce Springsteen's vocals are strong as hell. I love it.

[@Ricardo-ck9wb]

beuryfoll

[@amandahames9501]

I absolutely agree along with Ray Charles

[@kyiclarke9391]

The fact that Stevie nailed this with harmonies and all without being able to see lyrics shows how brilliant he is 👏🏾💯💋🔝

[@haneys155]

Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@gigglesmansonn]

Summer Hanya 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@davisdavisdavis]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@franciskitamaria5445]

los mejores

[@bieramstel9237]

Bruuuceee

[@jamieshaffer6493]

And many more....

[@kiki13450]

Kenny Loggins’ voice is so smooth. I love it

[@Sharky165]

Your smile is just gorgeous, if you don't mind my saying.

[@rogueriver1000]

Steve Perry's my favorite. Gives me chills when he comes in. Cindy Lauper rocks it, too.

[@Anima.Libera]

Me too! Gives me chills instantly 💓

[@theerealatm]

James Brown she added some character. She sounds fine,

[@ryouready1978]

@rogueriver. I agree.

[@marcoprivatetours3340]

Steve...my God, when you sing the song really take off, Steve Perry, thanks for your voice

[@kipblass2131]

Michael, Billy Joel, Boss Springstein, and Steve Perry - "You need another take? You need 100 more takes? That's fine. We'll do it absolutely perfectly every single time." That's true professionalism.

[@macmcleod1188]

And Ray Charles. They even comment on the DVD about making the song that he has a reputation for delivering what you need on the First Take.

[@TRDudeTrDude]

Very likely these are the folks that read music

[@WBCRO]

I think Diana Ross nailed her part each time too (although I think she sang a line belonging to someone else once).

[@catangel70]

Steve Perry...DAMN a one in a billion voice!!!! The Kenny's both sounded amazing too. Hell they were all great! Who ever matched up these singers is a genius - so many different voices but all came together beautifully

[@richardburchett]

0:48 Tina Turner and Billy Joel Harmonize so flawlessly. They even match their vibrato together.

[@chelisseperry3256]

She's amazing

[@kaylaf.2707]

He’s amazing.

[@henrikandreason7261]

The star power in that room.. Holy moly!

[@emoedison]

Oh, it's flawed. Still sounds good, but she's flat.

[@vagnersilva5465]

Too much vibrato for an harmonizing. Sounded a little of

[@martinezsalazar4174]

love the way bruce springsteen come out of nowhere and show that incredible voice. He makes it easy.

[@loidabenamer7857]

My fav. Steve perry, his songs open arms, faithfully, after all these years make my day complete

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

Everybody before the Boss was taking it easy. Then, “Bruce: We ARRRE the world! We ARRRE the future!” And everyone else afterwards went full throttle, haha.

[@Sofvia4]

He woke everyone up lmao

[@Lacuadraboxeo.]

Future 😂😂

[@GodsSoldier376]

Lol imagine the blast of his voice to your face

[@BSBSPSensGirl88]

Kaefourfive Yeah, yeah, still fits the message, haha.

[@Shewas-kathybates]

@@Sofvia4 he sure woke me up at one in the morning lmaooo came out of nowhere, but it was amazing

[@shannonortner8762]

Michael Jackson just did it perfectly everytime

[@wesbeach69]

Writing the song probably helped.

[@user20mil38]

His parts were prerecorded

[@Heinkey]

@@wesbeach69 Exactly! With Mr Lionel Richie.

[@Yagirlnyesha]

And Steve perry

[@MuseVicious]

Eduardo Campos the chorus was pre recorded but the one part before the bridge was not

[@andrewhammel2]

1:50 Springsteen coming from NOWHERE LOL

[@rebelwithoutacause9285]

Also 4:52 lol

[@realityutubetv8846]

Bruce woke everybody up

[@jimmynutron7969]

He always sounds super constipated lol

[@maccimorales1987]

Got to love it.

[@Freebie1975]

@@realityutubetv8846 he woke me up lol

[@bottomsupbass]

I'm sure this will never happen again. Everyone will just mail in their parts. Digital recording is a blessing but will rob us of moments like this

[@wrigleyx]

defenitly

[@normalwhitedude]

So sad really. Having so much talent in one room working together like this probably won't happen in this day and age.

[@romanigypsy7219]

tim starkey lol OMG so true lol

[@xoxxobob61]

Very true and watching this video leaves me starstruck ! It's cool to see all of them leave their egos at the door as well.

[@jamieshaffer6493]

I've watched a couple of these outtakes so far, and MJ had yet to make a mistake. His talent is actually just so natural to him.

[@georgemallory797]

Just makes me feel good and makes me feel sad at the same time. Tugs at my soul. I'm awestruck. I was a senior in high school. This song was ALL over the radio during spring break. We all knew it was a big deal. God, how I miss these people and life in the 1980's.

[@journeyon2489]

STEVE PERRY is and always will be the best in my mind. His voice is flawless! So much talented artists in this room love them all but I'm a HUGE fan of Steve Perry.

[@leahbee9072]

We can tell you are a HUGE fan by your profile picture

[@ryouready1978]

@Journey On. Steve Perry all the way!

[@viantzpradz4771]

Really impressed with Kenny Loggins voice...!!!

[@jholliday424]

Yes!

[@kathryngal3]

Dionne and Willy singing their line together and smiling at each other - so so sweet ❤

[@lifehacks1013]

That's what friends are for isn't?😂😅

[@81StrangeFruit]

Diana Ross' part is perfect in every session! She looks so serious doing this, while most of the others don't even know their lyrics, or just fooling around. Bruce Springsteen and Steven Perry were also so powerful!

[@justmydeals]

MonsteR35 They were only handed the lyrics when they walked in the door. That’s what this rehearsal is all about. It’s fascinating to watch the evolution that took place all in one night.

[@gileee]

@@justmydeals No they didn't. That's bs.

[@justmydeals]

Gile Ok, you obviously know better. :::eye roll:::

[@gileee]

@@justmydeals Sigh. Just read the Wikipedia page. It's in the "recording sessions" part. MJ and Lionel Ritchie recorded a demo cassette tape of the song which was sent to every singer.

[@justmydeals]

@@gileee That doesn't mean they even knew which parts they'd be singing. But never mind me, go on criticizing people who tried to (and succeeded in) doing something amazing.

[@marlathe80sgirl96]

This is amazing footage! All of my favorites in one room and something just happens in my soul when Steve Perry sings ❤️

[@Deymbro]

STEVE PERRY'S AND CINDY LAUPER'S PART GIVES ME CHILLS

[@donaldsaunders3059]

The Queen that’s so true

[@darenpim]

They definitely stand out and make the song memorable!

[@bfish7147]

Cyndi and bruce shoulda sung together.

[@annaleemarcano3305]

Vereerrryyyy trrruuuueee

[@NatNat4Tally]

I always loved how Cindy came in being signature Cindy, WELL, WELL, WELL, WELL, let's realize... love it!

[@111whitepony111]

Michael wrote and recorded this so quickly and flawlessly.. look at how much the worlds greatest performers struggle to match singing what he did so easily.

[@rosemariegray4007]

He was so shy, Micheal went in first, to record his part!! And of course, Micheal nailed it one time!!

[@louisehesketh9231]

Quincey jones wrote this..fact

[@111whitepony111]

Check your sources, lol. You’re wrong.

[@mististreasures]

Michael Jackson and Steve Perry hands down.

[@cindyzapf4819]

I wish that Steven Perry was still at the top of his game and didn't burn out but he's human and probably needed a change of scenery which he certainly got. He's truly missed.

[@leilanisunsets1362]

It's called brotherhood and sisterhood remember that generations to come

[@leilanisunsets1362]

@@cindyzapf4819 he has a brand new album out and he sounds so damn good

[@sharayahaking6506]

And Diana !!! Omg and the guy singing " were Saving our owns lives"

[@arethafox7259]

@@sharayahaking6506 its steve perry ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@PredCaliber]

Man, the voices of these legends of the 80’s. All so good and pure.

[@dennelclayton5188]

Wow! So great to see the behind the scenes making of this iconic song/video. Huey Lewis, Kim Carnes and Cyndi Lauper just absolutely knocked it right out of the park! Steve Perry and Kenny Loggins also really sounded very good, MJ of course, what can you say? This is back when you had real singers / talent! My main man Lionel Richie doing a wonderful job of coordinating the singers. I'm only sad that Prince could not set his "ego" aside during this once in lifetime Gathering of incredible artist. I can only imagine how amazing that would have been if he had participated.

[@MrLongdeek]

Steve perry sang like he knew he was the best lol

[@Somer-set]

He is... lol

[@glennvanzeeburg7539]

gunnasveins he isnt. vocally stevie,michael and james ingram are by far better

[@Somer-set]

tuutuu duutuu MJ? better? with his tiny voice ... common=( i love MJ but he was never the best singer in town ... Stevie (the man)/James are great too... of course! But comparing black voices to white is not fair to either... just different!

[@glennvanzeeburg7539]

i know them both verywell know all of there music michael could hit c5 notes at the age of 10 not even girls can hit that at the age of 16, michael has more range if you listen to beat it or dirty diana or smooth criminal but he far better

[@1980Triumph]

gunnasveins Forget the whole black/white voices thing. Steve Perry is white and he has a naturally soulful style voice even though he is a rock singer. MJ doesn't have a tiny voice at all, it is how he sings and whether or not he sings high or low. Best vocalists there - Michael Jackson, Steve Perry, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner. Everyone could sing but those I mentioned have the best delivery, the biggest singing ranges.

[@AUGUSTALLEN28]

Kenny Loggins,Steve Perry,Daryl Hall. All 3 back to back was a joy to hear and behold

[@annsebastiano7507]

Daryl Hall looked like he was pushing Steve to the back lol

[@vickysullivan7770]

Oh he was not! Steve just stepped back.lol

[@briannarios1301]

Lionel, Stevie, Diana, Tina, Willie, Bruce, Steve, and Michael sound like they did their homework when the rest of the class didn’t.

[@seanscanlon9067]

You can't really do your homework though if you are just hearing the song for the first time once you arrive at the studio, and some of them got there later than the others having been at an awards show that same night, which was how they were eventually able to have them all there at once.

[@jjoycetgutierez9994]

bob dylan failed hahhaha

[@helveeta]

Al Jareau did NOT do his homework lol.

[@phoebeyiadom750]

Frr🤣🤣 MJ was the best😭❤👑🥰

[@chideraobi5572]

That's so true😂😂

[@DavianSinner]

Daryl Hall has 11 words but needs a United States map to get through it.

[@zackparsons3937]

Hilarious!

[@isaacheldt]

r2blank2 lmao

[@cathyl2338]

r2blank2 🤣🤣 I saw that too.

[@3lttlbrds]

🤣

[@mydjmode]

LMFAO 😂😂😂😂

[@janetewing8910]

Watching all these great people come together and sing this beautiful song is so great. Back when this was done there was no way to let people see how they did it all we saw was the final. I absolutely love the technology we have today to be able to see all this. These singers are all so fabulous.

[@artchem1]

I am ,listening to the " Solos " and each Musician, has a differ take on how they want to sing. Absolutely Brilliant Culmination, of so many Outstanding musicians, singing about this love for on3 another, in one place. BRILLANT!!!! 💖😊⚘🌺✨🎸🎼🎹🎶🎵🇺🇸🎙🌍🌎🌏

[@jpreddy3665]

Steve Perry came in with his part like a Champ! His voice is ridiculous! Both he & Kenny Loggins!

[@markconnors7310]

Kenny Loggins is definitely one underrated singer!

[@dragoninsoportable]

Steve Perry is a great authentic singer... a champion!! For everyone there are tastes.

[@aliciag946]

Facts 💯... Kenny has a lot of soul in him and Steve so amazing all he has to do is open his mouth and Stevie, then James Ingram comes and he brings it on at the end 😍.. RIP James!

[@aliciag946]

@@markconnors7310 .. Agree he is very soulful!

[@tommy9758]

Lionel Richie Stevie Wonder Paul Simon Kenny Rogers James Ingram Tina Turner Billy Joel MJ Diana Ross Dionne Al Jearreau Willie Nelson Bruce Springsteen Kenny Loggins Steve Perry Daryl Hall Huey Lewis Cyndi Lauper Kim Carnes

[@helenscott8202]

Tom Bruno Thank you! Profoundly!

[@LaBresciaUltrasLaBergamoMERDA]

@Tom Bruno ...and Bob Dylan

[@rhodealvarez3186]

You forgot Ray Charles

[@cathyl2338]

Ty!!!!

[@darrenmiles-morland8038]

Michael Jackson sings the solo bit prior to Huey Lewis.

[@urmom-zv8zs]

We will never hear so much talent in one room again😞😔😖 but that is why we have this

[@Curseofsuperbowl49]

Appreciate that Michael had to be the main man but Steve Perry was superb....

[@cidweinberg]

In his sunglasses no less. I thought they were instructioned by Quincy Jones to leave their egos at the door?

[@Djibril21]

Michael always sang without any change..he is such a superstar

[@81StrangeFruit]

his part was pre-recorded....

[@Raven_Ray1]

Michael was pre recorded, he record before other people come.

[@Djibril21]

@@Raven_Ray1 ohhh

R.I.P THE GREAT KENNY ROGERS!!!!

[@Sandyb121770]

AyerGuillén ~ Kenny Rogers was another one of a kind beautiful voice. 💕💕💕

[@yukilightbow4028]

Omg it didn't make a big scene in our media, i missed out on thos fact. Now I'm crying 😢

[@emiliaarancibia3981]

My favorite Steve Perry, The Voice, magnificent!

[@caramelspice7244]

Steve Perry should've had a solo. It would've been 🔥🔥🔥.

[@janicebarnes2914]

Steve Perry could have sang the whole thing

[@ryouready1978]

@@janicebarnes2914 DEFINETELY!!

[@regaltip8A]

Steve Perry absolutely nails it.

[@icanhasyellow]

Billy Joel and Tina's harmony is just so good!!

[@nyeshasimpson9954]

MY FAVORITES: STEVE PERRY, MJ, DIANA ROSS, STEVIE WONDER, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, KENNY ROGERS, OH AND STEVE PERRY ;) 👏👏👏👏BRAVO BRAVO👏👏👏👏

[@Praetoreon]

Steve Perry effortlessly kills it every time. I also love Daryl Hall; he’s so awkward most takes but when he nails it, he nails it with that amazing 80’s voice of his. All of that said, no one does it like Michael which is why he mains the chorus.

[@chrisb8655]

It's partially because he was good friends with Quincy Jones, & was his main artist. Plus, he had a soft, easy listening voice that was accessible to radio, so it made sense in that way, too.

[@Praetoreon]

@@chrisb8655 he was also continually top of the charts in those days. I don’t think he needed to be friends with Quincy to land the lead… doesn’t hurt though, I suppose.

[@bandbporter]

Didn’t he help write the song?

[@fawnebrown4619]

A lot of talented singers who are on the mark every time. Tina Turner and Billy Joel get glossed over. Lionel is such a solid start. Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers? Inspired pairing. So were Dionne Warwick and Willie Nelson. The back and forth with Stevie and Bruce was musical genius. Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Kenny Loggins and Steve Perry....absolute money. Rock solid and beautiful voices. They can do this all day. The Huey, Cyndi and Kim trio was a revelation. So glad Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles were included. I think Bruce coming in like a freight train actually scared a couple people. Loved that Cyndi Lauper got a chance to show she can rock out. There will never be an event like this again. Lastly, to be honest, watching all the reaction videos for this made me realize how much I've taken Steve Perry's amazing voice for granted all these years. Such a powerful yet beautiful voice and he sings with such emotion. Am totally rediscovering him and Journey here in 2021.

[@molallouetlolovehedley7075]

Love love love , and always will. Such a beautiful song , with a lot of such very talented people. First time I see this version, love it . Mistakes made. You are also real people . Good for you all to show this . 😻😺

[@mjfaneric]

The 80 ‘s was truly the last great decade of music .. all these artist are great

[@cacaroline3897]

Don’t forget 90’$

[@Niceshhot]

I grew up n the 80's as in high skul to manhood.. Great Memories 👍👍😎

[@santigi17]

I'm a late '90s girl, but my fave music will ALWAYS and FOREVER lie in the '80s. It's just smth unique and almost all of the songs are always a good bop or a good chill.

[@criticalhard]

90's, with no doubt.

[@jessa3480]

I'm 18 and while I was growing up, my dad always plays this song and recites the singers and he favors Steve Perry and Bruce Springsteen so much. Thanks for the music, Dad.

[@beekeeper9428]

I thought you were 23.

[@tijuanaiguana190]

@@beekeeper9428 her comment was from 5 years ago bub

[@anthonyabba7603]

my fav is Steve Perry and Michael J. the best....without trace of mistake..!

[@newtongirl6017]

Anthony ramsis me too.steve perry and MJ.the best

[@aguscavedo4721]

Anthony ramsis Cyndi is greaat too

[@ruthsrants8308]

Anthony ramsis i don't hear no mistakes in the final from anyone.

[@buckhunter4316]

Same

[@Cindy_124]

Steve Perry and MJ were my favorite ♥️♥️

[@auz17]

James Ingram forgetting his lyrics and then giggling into Kenny Roger's ears at 8:30. 😂😂😂 So hilarious!

[@Made4Tru]

Austrin Alick my favorite part!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@aliciag946]

RIP James Ingram.. So soulful and powerful.

[@ravenvalkyrie7725]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@cathyl2338]

Alicia Hockaday sadly several of these talents are now gone. 😢😪

[@jayardorado8757]

Austrin Alick haha

[@WildGooseUSA]

We lost this guy the other day..Kenny Rogers Rest in Peace Your Music will always be remembered

[@cathyl2338]

WildGooseUSA yep. Loved how he stood there so cool - no sheet music for him. Rip Kenny.

[@mushin78]

I love how Bruce comes up with his powerful raspy voice,and the melodic beautiful voice of Steve Perry..Great performance by Diana Ross as well.MJ in another level as always. Although Daryl Hall and Al Jarreau are really bad in my opinion..

[@Cookieswithcrumble]

I really didn’t like daryl hall’s part, looked like he was struggling to sing

[@markjones7940]

@@Cookieswithcrumble yeah he was straining his voice. He sounded like a person he really couldn't sing which he can so just goes too show how we all can struggle as I think he just wasn't feeling it and confidence was low and who knows wot else

[@bandbporter]

Daryl brings it in the end. Can Al Jarreau not read?? The lyrics are there on paper but he never knows them??

[@thedys70]

@@bandbporter Apparently Al Jarreau was progressively pissed on champagne during the session, which went well into the AM.

[@SupremesVideos]

Diana Ross *FLAWLESS* everytime

[@justmydeals]

The Supremes Archive Lionel Richie and Bruce Springsteen, too. Amazing.

[@davidmorley1606]

The Supremes Archive they ALL nailed it.

[@sharonlofton8645]

Prepped by MJ

[@Heitdbzparodies]

Perry just gets it on his second try and doesn't need a paper to read from. That man had to memorize his lyrics like crazy.

[@marksilvia3616]

Diana ross

[@marksilvia3616]

Go go s

[@TheLocoUnion]

Heitdbzparodies : Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles say: “Big Deal!” 😂

[@beekeeper9428]

The lyrics was short It's easy to memorize

[@jnixa1010]

Heitdbzparodies I don’t understand the papers. They all had only one line!

[@willEMG0905]

Magnificent video!! I know that here are amazing singers, but vocally speaking Steve Perry is a FREAK! what a beautiful voice he used to have and he's vocal range was just crazy.

[@gardengirl7446]

Michael Jackson and Diana Ross were always right on...such professionals!

[@georgemallory797]

They seemed to sing so naturally and effortlessly.

[@corettacharles6546]

God this is so good. Every single one of them have an amazing voice, all unique in their own way.

[@ihatekoolaid14]

Thinking about the people in this video who are no longer with us, it just really occurred to me, that in my lifetime I am going to see the deaths of so many more amazingly talented, one-of-a-kind, honest-to-God, *REAL* artists that will nobody these days will ever be able to hold a candle to. And now I'm bumming hard... :(

[@kasumishindo9022]

Who else died?

[@superstarreviews9937]

Hold on,isn't MJ the only.one we lost so far?!

[@Joined4theVideos]

Tic Tack James Ingram died in January.

[@Fizzleish]

Prince

[@superstarreviews9937]

Prince isn't in this video!

[@lc.c6835]

My favorite too. Nothing like watching words become pure magic. Springsteen, Loggins, Perry, Jackson, Lewis, Lauper, Carns---pure magic.

[@usaisgood8433]

how Lionel Quincy and Michael got them all to tighten it up and polish it up is mind-boggling

[@alisonauton4064]

It's called being a good producer. When you're doing your own recording starting out, you have to learn this yourself. They both had good mentors (Quincy).

[@donmonteiro6830]

diana ross ... what a pleasant voice... no autotune , nothing just talent ! talk about dumb'n down society with tools that can make anyone seem like they do have talent .... i miss the old days

[@jazz4life874]

Diana Ross is perfect everytime. True Talent. !!!

[@cheesyDELISH48]

Man, what I would give to have been there watching all these great legends singing together...gah.

[@monalisasmile6629]

😂 lol at 8:32 when James Ingram forgot the words and hid behind Kenny Rogers!

[@knezkl]

monalisasmile they couldn’t hold the laughter 😂😂

[@ozzert]

Diana Ross was not amused tho, lol Watch how she is looking sternly at James, then quickly memorises her own lyric, sings it, and then casts a look in James' direction like: see, that's how it's done :P

[@user-lh2id4ps9s]

😂😂😂😂

[@harmonythigpen5841]

That is literally me

[@shefumbandu68]

😄😃😁 I observed that too...

[@Vanrocco66]

Steve Perry hands down head and shoulders above all of them. Never again will we hear such a soulful voice with the range he had.

[@markkiltz1586]

I agree and I get chill bumps once Steve's turn comes up.

[@marcelagomez2186]

+fivefootsixtriumph I agree..he was the best !! would love a journey reunion with him !!

[@Islanders83]

The guy after Steve Perry just didn't work

[@ahardcorejedi2968]

he literally sounded like a southpark voice over after perry xD

[@mattzimm98]

fivefootsixtriumph I

[@bodyshopwiz]

Man, which one is better? Each one better than the other in their own freaking way. There were no singers like them before and none have been replaced since. 🙏 thank you for the endless memories

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Paul Simon, "Can we bring the mic down a few inches?" ;)

[@jackiesueann3476]

I noticed how Kenny and Lionel towered over Paul! What a great bunch!!✌❤🎶

[@abielgarcia463]

6:43 and nobody think is important.

[@YouTuberOnlineNow]

🤣🤣

[@jamienicholasrowson]

😂 true story

[@elyviegas2716]

Michael xxxxxx love you❤ xxxxxx xxxxxxxx

[@susanperry3908]

Steve Perry is the best, hands down. I miss him so much!

[@boothd858]

Susan Perry omg Perry sound magnificent

[@Sir_Osis]

Susan Perry And...... He’s back!!

[@1nonlybrady]

Yessss!! Didn't sound like he was screaming or too low

[@someshittomakeyouhappy]

Sorry for your loss mrs perry

[@ryouready1978]

@Susan Perry. I agree. Steve is the greatest.

[@TheLovelylove]

Mike was shy,thats why he didn't film entirely in front of everyone,so he recorded earlier.Kinda sweet and sad at the same time.

[@drbryant23]

At 4:53, isn't that Michael's voice off screen saying "ha-ha . . .YES!" when Springsteen sings? I think he was there.

[@TheLovelylove]

drbryant23 He was there but other than when he leads the bridge off and he had no choice but to sing with the others,he sang his 'We Are the World' chorus in a separate booth.

[@phantpwr]

drbryant23 that was Dionne Warwick. You see here smiling and shaking her head before she says it too. Michael cowrote the song, and being such the perfectionist, he recorded his parts while everyone was attending the AMA show, before they came in to record.

[@drbryant23]

OK I see that she definitely says "yes". But the "ha ha" sounds like it's coming from off camera. Maybe I'm wrong.

[@BPC1980]

Michael's there he's standing by Huey Lewis, Kim Carnes, and Cyndi Lauper.

[@NasdaqNova]

Steve Perry, the Voice. He kills every times!

[@lesliedaubert1411]

I wish they gave him more lines. His voice and passion hit hard.

[@JoanRudith]

Steve Mother firggin Perry!! In the pocket every damn time!! Wheewww!

[@gardengirl7446]

Same with MJ and Diana Ross

[@JoanRudith]

@@gardengirl7446 MJ's part was prerecorded. It was done before anyone else came in.

[@lesliedaubert1411]

More behind the scenes videos show he helps Huey Lewis and Cyndi Lauper. He even made a solo song for this album and donated money. ❤ Such a humble man.

[@TuxyKat]

A good opportunity to see all of these very talented people off stage. So interesting also to see all of them together in one room. What else but charity could do that? Takes me back....a mind full of memories crashing together. Love it!!😊👍💖

[@SaturnJap]

Lionel, Stevie, Tina, Billy, Diana & Steve sounded already perfect from the beginning. 👏

[@emmaejwertzmusic6931]

I don't think people understand how amazing this is..with all these legends singing together..wow

[@RussellScottHD]

1. Michael Jackson 2. Steve Perry 3. Cyndi Lauper 4. Stevie Wonder 5. Springsteen

[@halffolk21]

The guy before Steve Perry!!!! Do you happen to know his name?

[@greatriffishere]

@@halffolk21 His name is Kenny Loggins!!

[@ginochen2936]

no doubt

[@황제펭귄-z4v]

@@greatriffishere 음색싼다싸ㅜㅜ

[@jj9749]

1. Bob Dylan hahaha

[@teresag7689]

Never saw these recordings before! So much 80's Legends in the same room! Wow! RIP Kenny Rogers

[@Riccolo7]

Dam! So much talent in ONE room! And everyone being so professional doing hundreds of retakes of the same lyrics. My, my, my has the music industry changed. RIP to all the legendary performers who passed away. Michael, Tina, Ray, Kenny, etc.. we miss them dearly.

[@ArthurBucione]

Michael was truly a king. He was the only one to nail it from the first take

[@DalionHeartTTV]

Ray, Stevie, and Lionel, nailed theirs in 1 shot too.

[@SupraRy]

He was also in the studio practicing and doing his lines hours before anyone else showed up.

[@williammarcboquiren73]

The only missing here is the king of rock and roll..👑

[@williammarcboquiren73]

Lol he had 10 minute outtakes

[@devin2109]

Diana

[@atorwbmax5867]

Diana Ross and MJ's voice give me peace

[@BTHORNTONCOP]

I dedicate this to Tina Turner. She touched so many lives

[@JJT209]

rip to kenny rodgers such a fantastic voice

[@ebisu8824]

*Rogers

[@joepropsnyc]

Diana Ross’ voice sounds so sweet. I love the making of the song as much as the song itself.

[@volb9817]

Im not ganna drops names but in this setting were all the " greats" are united, it is CLEAR to hear the ones with true raw talent. Their voices are clear, consistent, strong. You see it just comes naturally to them... You can see Its not as easy for others. But im not taking away from any of them. They all deserved to be there. They are all great in Their own way