March 28: this song. I remember being 5/6/7 yo and every time they played it I used to cry… not out of sadness tho… just made me feel DEEP. I didn’t understand the lyrics didn’t know who these people were but the music… just the music. Flash forward 20 years I’ve been around, I lived in London for years and back in Spain this song come back to my mind. Damn I needed to hear it to know what’s really about… it comes out that I’ve always been who I am and even when I was a kid and even without knowing English I could understand that the friendship that I give, IF AIN’T REAL, AIN’T NOTHING. Those that call me a friend know what I’m about. As far as I know, that’s what friends are for. I give it, I don’t expect it butI demand it.
Why people cannot enjoy good old classics without mocking to nowadays music? So much disrespect.. are there no good talents today?! That's false and that comment is unnecessary
Me. I had three bestfriends who I no longer see. They are different people and distant. They have become conservative, don't really listen to music. And strictly following a faith. I am left with sweet memories of our school days.
I was lucky to see this performance in 88' for an AIDS benefit. I remember it well. Very emotional and just so very special. It will stick with me forever. RIP Burt Bacharach. You created something very special and lasting.
Dionne called the others to join them.. Shes such a class... It was her idea to invite her friends to record this song which became one of the most iconic songs in history. LOVE DIONNE!
Christian Espedilla I am a big fan of Ms.Dionne and my family-dad and sisters.She is too good -heavy, deep, smooth, voice.Stylish singing, duets with anybody easily.Phrasing so amazing.Love her from India....God bless her. And you take care too....Enjoy this kinda music....Cheers👍👍💐💐💐
@@noelleslie6665 I'm a huge fan of Ms. Dionne. Probably her #1!!! I am truly impressed if how you describe her talent!! You are spot on with the exception of a few more adjectives left out lol!! Good job!! I can tell you and your family loves and knows Ms. Dionne's talent❤❤❤❤
This clip is telling why i so in love tith 80's artists and music! There will not be another 80's! So many classics and true musicians ! It was the most precious era in pop music history!
THE BEST OF THE 1984 YRS. ALMOST 3.7 DECADE PAST. NO ONE SANG THIS SONG . THEY ARE THE LEGEND OF THIS SONG FOR EVER. SPECIALLY DIONNE WARWIK THE BRILLANT VOICE GIVEN TO DIONNE .SHE HAS A GOD GIFTED VOICE. AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.
This is why I will always love Dionne Warwick. Look at the uncontrollable emotion she displays throughout this performance. Clearly she has a deep connection to this song and simply cannot hold back the tears toward the end. Always a gracious and generous performer, she shares the song and stage with her friends and is moved by their talents. This is an amazing piece of music history.
I can't count how many tears have fallen since I was introduced to this song & now seeing the video is causing a flood warning for my area...😅😅❤😭😭😭😭 they all sing so beautifully together and Stevie Wonder is the God of musicianship!!
callie ford ......Crazy thing is Steveie is pushing 70 come May and he still can hit the higher registers he’s famous for and sounds like he did way back when.
Oh My GOD. Some of the best singers of all time on one stage. Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Lena Horne, and others. Dionne is one of my all-time favorites. GOD Bless Them All.🙏
Dionne Warwick is a beautiful singer songwriter inside and out. You really don't hear this kind of music anymore unless you're looking for it. WHAT A SHAME...
5:39 Burt Bacharach surrounded by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder. One of the highest points of cultural existence. If only the modern Grammy's were about something like this - love, fellowship, and high art - instead of whatever it has sunk to.
In this live version they all sound like each of them is trying to OUTSING one another, but even though Miss Gladys sings the least lines in this song, she wipes her butt with all 3 of them, (specially Miss Dion who seems to be running out of voice and/or breath every 2 words) and Gladys shines the brightest!
Almost all my friends died from AIDS when I was growing up so many precious people who were not even given a chance it was this song and movement that changed the world's view that it was not a Gay disease it was a blood disease and still is .Godbless
Gladys Knight God Bless you the sound of an Angel all of you...I was stuck in the past for these few mins wow what great memories that has forever marked my ❤ my life...Miss you Mom & Dad thanks for a great life you gave me😪❤
This is THE FRIENDSHIP song for me. To see it in this liveversion, gives me tears of joy and friendship. They perform so PURE, Honest and REAL!! That's what music also is, to express you self. Dear friends.. Let us sing together in these hard times... I send you all my wishes, for the best in the future, and remember that's what friends are for...
Goose bumps occur as soon as that beautiful lady sings the first note of this sensational song. Four enormously talented people......we love each one as much as is humanly possible. Bless them all for the unending pleasure they bring, and have brought, to everyone.
This Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager song was first sung by Rod Stewart in the film night shift 1982. This live performance ( vocals only) is just fantastic
+Mike Boland Indeed, this performance gave me chills. It was competitive because Stevie sang his heart out, then Elton and then Gladys did. Truly amazing stuff.
It's February 24th 2024. I'm still listening to this beautiful 😢 song and yes I'm teary-eyed . Please take care and god bless. 🤗🦋
That's what friends are for! ❤😊
So True !! 😊🦋
Will never forget these beautiful people and their music
March 28:
this song. I remember being 5/6/7 yo and every time they played it I used to cry… not out of sadness tho… just made me feel DEEP. I didn’t understand the lyrics didn’t know who these people were but the music… just the music.
Flash forward 20 years I’ve been around, I lived in London for years and back in Spain this song come back to my mind. Damn I needed to hear it to know what’s really about… it comes out that I’ve always been who I am and even when I was a kid and even without knowing English I could understand that the friendship that I give, IF AIN’T REAL, AIN’T NOTHING.
Those that call me a friend know what I’m about. As far as I know, that’s what friends are for.
I give it, I don’t expect it butI demand it.
You’re not alone 👍👏👏👏
More talent on that stage than the entire music industry in 2021.
Sadly I wish this wasn’t true. only silk sonic and a few others putting out timeless real music in 21
There's also a version with Vandross and Houston that's incredible.
@@Thizzfather yes its superb.
Why people cannot enjoy good old classics without mocking to nowadays music? So much disrespect.. are there no good talents today?! That's false and that comment is unnecessary
@@matanbar9151 disrespect for what? And who in todays music industry is comparable to Dione Warwick or Stevie Wonder?
I love Gladys Knight!! She has an amazing voice!!!
No effects, no auto-tune, no audio trickery. Just pure, raw talent....and friendship ;)
Looking like microphone is high quality such as sennheizer, sony etc. The audio output will follow as its prices
Why only one is working
@@renpart6946 and that has _what_ to do with talent?
salute.
gladys knight, wow.
After all of these years, this song is still one of my favorites!!!!!! Nothing but pure talent.
Who shed a tear? here 😭
Me. I had three bestfriends who I no longer see. They are different people and distant. They have become conservative, don't really listen to music. And strictly following a faith. I am left with sweet memories of our school days.
I was lucky to see this performance in 88' for an AIDS benefit. I remember it well. Very emotional and just so very special. It will stick with me forever. RIP Burt Bacharach. You created something very special and lasting.
Hello 🌹
GLadys Knights voice Goodness so powerful
Dionne called the others to join them.. Shes such a class... It was her idea to invite her friends to record this song which became one of the most iconic songs in history. LOVE DIONNE!
Christian Espedilla I am a big fan of Ms.Dionne and my family-dad and sisters.She is too good -heavy, deep, smooth, voice.Stylish singing, duets with anybody easily.Phrasing so amazing.Love her from India....God bless her. And you take care too....Enjoy this kinda music....Cheers👍👍💐💐💐
Lindo demais
@@noelleslie6665 I'm a huge fan of Ms. Dionne. Probably her #1!!! I am truly impressed if how you describe her talent!! You are spot on with the exception of a few more adjectives left out lol!! Good job!! I can tell you and your family loves and knows Ms. Dionne's talent❤❤❤❤
@@singingmanmd Wow.. The best reply to my response here in CZcams comment section. Love you, thank you and take care😍
@@noelleslie6665U welcome. What you said is the truth. Love to you as well❤❤
This clip is telling why i so in love tith 80's artists and music! There will not be another 80's! So many classics and true musicians ! It was the most precious era in pop music history!
So true. Miss those days
I feel like they are singing it to me, and, boy, could I use a few friends right now.
THE BEST OF THE 1984 YRS.
ALMOST 3.7 DECADE PAST.
NO ONE SANG THIS SONG .
THEY ARE THE LEGEND OF THIS SONG FOR EVER.
SPECIALLY DIONNE WARWIK THE BRILLANT VOICE GIVEN TO DIONNE .SHE HAS A GOD GIFTED VOICE.
AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.
RIP Bert Bacharach that’s what brought me here and RIP to Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston great talent will and is missed
This is why I will always love Dionne Warwick. Look at the uncontrollable emotion she displays throughout this performance. Clearly she has a deep connection to this song and simply cannot hold back the tears toward the end. Always a gracious and generous performer, she shares the song and stage with her friends and is moved by their talents. This is an amazing piece of music history.
Amen!
Amo!
amen
Son geniales, por siempre
🥰Exactly. With all the great energy around her, I can totally understand why . And on top of that, the great Nancy Wilson was on her shoulder 🥰
Those were the days of pure talent.
Facts!!!
FANTASTIC FOUR!! ELTON JOHN, DIONNE WARWICK, GLADYS KNIGHT AND STEVIE WONDER!!!!!!
Mehr geht nicht!
Sir Elton john and gladys knight...superb
Still here watching this amazing performance in 2024.❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺
Me Too !! 😊🦋
I can't count how many tears have fallen since I was introduced to this song & now seeing the video is causing a flood warning for my area...😅😅❤😭😭😭😭 they all sing so beautifully together and Stevie Wonder is the God of musicianship!!
The way Elton sings, “That’s what friends are for” sounds so beautiful.
Gladys Knight is love! ❤
Seeing Burt Bacharach there, what it must have been like to be among all that talent performing your composition. What a talent. RIP
2023 and this song will comfortably be a number 1 on the charts...80's and 90's era will always be the best by a wide margin 👏👏🙌🙌
Was born in 2007 and just found so many great music out there and this one is a masterpiece, tears fall without knowing why..
Was born 2007 too, and i agree to you, this is one of the best Songs ever
envy you born2007
@@user-fh8wm1nn6ome too 😂😂😂.I am 61
Stevie Wonder is the greatest singer in the world!! 😊
callie ford Fact!🔥🔥🔥👊🏼
callie ford ......Crazy thing is Steveie is pushing 70 come May and he still can hit the higher registers he’s famous for and sounds like he did way back when.
Viva mexico
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I was just saying that to myself before I even saw yr comment!
Great song great voices. Gladys Knights voice is out of this world.❤
Oh My GOD. Some of the best singers of all time on one stage. Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Lena Horne, and others. Dionne is one of my all-time favorites. GOD Bless Them All.🙏
For sure! Class, talent, timeless appeal! New 'artists' take note!
Agreed Great Iconic Singers, Nancy Wilson is my personal favorite.
@@Seabasstien ohhh I was thrilled to see & hear her. Lena Horne. Luther... who should have had a mic! With Melba Moore.. wow!
Gladys is something else and they’re all legends
Dionne Was so emotional at this moment💙💙💙
Dionne Warwick is a beautiful singer songwriter inside and out. You really don't hear this kind of music anymore unless you're looking for it. WHAT A SHAME...
I cry always i hear this amazing song THAT!S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR, fantastic group!!!! I am missing my real old friends who already passed away!!!!!!
Stevie's harmonica progression at the end is simple awe inspiring !! Pure Bliss
Dionne Warwick has fantastic musical genes that her niece Whitney Houston also inherited.
5:39 Burt Bacharach surrounded by Dionne Warwick and Stevie Wonder.
One of the highest points of cultural existence.
If only the modern Grammy's were about something like this - love, fellowship, and high art - instead of whatever it has sunk to.
Yes , Gladys. put this song into orbit effortlessly well and truly ❤️
The divo Sr Elton Jhon,the gladys Knight power voice,the fantastic voice Estevie Wonder and the magestic lady Dionne Warwick
I love you Gladys Knight
Seeing Burt Bacharach with Dionne Warwick sharing a hug...priceless. What a team they were.
Oh my Lord. God bless them and keep them under your wing. Such love xxx
One thing about Ms. Gladys she never had to whistle but, always stay in that low register with grace. ❤
何度見ても涙がでてくるよ。
同じ時代を生きてきたんだ、エルトンやスティービ、ディオンヌ、そしてさ夜汽車はジョージアのグラディス
僕の人生もね、もう終わりに近いんだろうと思うけど音楽とずっと一緒に生きてきた。
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Tranquila. Nos unen muchas más cosas!!!!!
Gladys is always amazing! One of the best voices this world has ever heard!!
In this live version they all sound like each of them is trying to OUTSING one another, but even though Miss Gladys sings the least lines in this song, she wipes her butt with all 3 of them, (specially Miss Dion who seems to be running out of voice and/or breath every 2 words) and Gladys shines the brightest!
Bruce Baldwin I agree seen her many times she still is awesome and a very nice lady too ..
True...
Bruce Baldwin I agree and very unrated I add. Gladys doesn't get thee appreciation she deserves.
THE best!!
Almost all my friends died from AIDS when I was growing up so many precious people who were not even given a chance it was this song and movement that changed the world's view that it was not a Gay disease it was a blood disease and still is .Godbless
So True !! 😤🦋
Gracias!!!
Non c'è bisogno di una canna per sballare
ASCOLTA LA GRANDE MUSICA
People Today need to really Listen to this Beautiful Song
If there was More Love in The World We’d be on good shape
🙏🏻❤️
Hi Cindy
Nobody got pipes like my Gladys!
26-05-2024
THIS SONG SCORED MY YOUTH!!!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤BRASIL 🥰 😍 🥰 😍 🥰 😍
Gladys Knight that's THE woman !
Gladis Knight just kicks ass on this song along with Stevie!!!
Yes sir! Stevie and Gladys are beyond this world
Riight, And the Rest Aren't So Bad Them Selves, Especially Elton John, I Just Love Them All! 💞💝💞
Wow thats what friends are for... Epic. Legends.♥️🎶🎙
Props to Elton John for being able to keep up with them. There aren’t too many white male singers who could do that
I love my Gladys Knight.........the real Queen"
OMG Gladys is absolutely sensational.
Four legends together with a beautiful, timeless song. Thankful for this.
Muito bom .
Wow wow wow. Can't stop listening to that song and it's my favorite one.
Hi Doris
Gladys knight still beautiful, wow
Gladys can't help but smile, such a beautiful person x
Keep smiling.....keep shining....through the lockdown and after.......
2023 e eu ouvindo esse hino à amizade. Maravilhosos.
Stevie wonder is alway amazing super power voice
Robertson Timario Stevie is one of the very finest vocalist ever not to mention his incredable song writing and Multi-Instrementlist!
2 Million likes for you.
4 legends in the music industry... Bow and respect from the Philippines.
You're beautiful, Dionne! Thank you!
Gladys Knight God Bless you the sound of an Angel all of you...I was stuck in the past for these few mins wow what great memories that has forever marked my ❤ my life...Miss you Mom & Dad thanks for a great life you gave me😪❤
Dionne and Gladys Knight too beautiful women ! beautiful voices Stevie and Elton was both holding it down awesome performance !!
Aww Dionne got caught up...this is when television specials and award shows were the business. Now, you just record them and watch the good parts.
This is THE FRIENDSHIP song for me. To see it in this liveversion, gives me tears of joy and friendship. They perform so PURE, Honest and REAL!! That's what music also is, to express you self. Dear friends.. Let us sing together in these hard times... I send you all my wishes, for the best in the future, and remember that's what friends are for...
The original line up = the best! 💪 🌟 🌟🌟🌟
The times were musicians were really musicians.
Genuine artistry. It does with our God gene.
In that way, they appreciate talents and music more than today's artists.
@@theassassin8057 I'd say with Mariah, Whitney and Celine they were the last of this kind of singer. Pure talent
Well becsuse of piracy we now have garbage artists.
Yup.......i missed old times.....
Elton John went out on this one, a Great one.
何度も何度も…
毎日聴いています
来日公演、各個人は観ましたが
このメンバーで
この曲、聴きたかったです
毎日、聴いているのに、毎日、感動しています
It’s 2024 and i’m still watching thisssss 🥺🥺❤️❤️
January 2020, who's still watching this like me?👋👍❤
Definitely. Legends.
Moi lol
Feb 20
Brasill 100%
Still loving this in 2020 . Bula from Fiji Islands
stevie wonder is the 10th wonders of the world,great performer of all time,god bless you.
Gladys was holding that note like her life DEPENDED on it.
I saw this originally in 1988 and was so awesome. Now on November 27, 2022, this super team is so more awesome.
This song makes me miss my mom so much sitting here crying and the tears are flowing
Goose bumps occur as soon as that beautiful lady sings the first note of this sensational song. Four enormously talented people......we love each one as much as is humanly possible. Bless them all for the unending pleasure they bring, and have brought, to everyone.
They have been in the business a long time, haven't they? They definitely need to be treasured!
Is one of the most beautiful song to the humanity
I WILL LISTEN THIS FANTASTIC SONG FOREVER, NO MORE COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awww this has me crying.. such powerful voices then Dionne called everyone up 😢😢😢😢😭😭😢😢 when music was at its best...
I just CAN'T get enough of this song!
rioboy13 Neither can I. Ive been around a good while now. There hasnt been a better song written in the last 30 years.
Its timeless. It will never die.
I too 👍
FANTASTIC GROUP AND SONG, THAT!S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lord have mercy i've never seen this performance until now brought me to tears i've ALWAYS loved each every one of them for so long
Me either!!
Its the unity that makes this so moving
This Burt Bacharach & Carole Bayer Sager song was first sung by Rod Stewart in the film night shift 1982. This live performance ( vocals only) is just fantastic
Real talent artists….. I wish I can turn back time to 80s…..most precious pop music era of all time
There's no more singers like these
Gladys Knight's note at 3:19 that soar lasted for 10 seconds , Empress Of Soul
Amazing
#
Wow
Gladys Knight’s nota DEZ 👑👑😍
I love Gladys knight" !!!!
Wow! I got chills. Started out crying, with Dionne & Elton. Stevie tore it up, then GLADYS!!!! Really beautiful memories ☺...
Classic. RIP to those who are no longer with us.
I cant stopyself listening this song. Unbelievable song.
This song gives me the feels every time. Elton is amazing live holy shit. They all killed it.
+Mike Boland Indeed, this performance gave me chills. It was competitive because Stevie sang his heart out, then Elton and then Gladys did. Truly amazing stuff.
It's 2019 and they're still the best.
Ivan N me
Yes they are!!! Everyone on them!!!
Till i die brother, remain this a diamond.
it s 2022 and they are still the best
Já é 2022 e, incrível que pareça, continuam ainda melhores kkkkkk
That's what friends are for keep shining keep smiling
pure gifted talent...true singing from the soul....more than tear worthy
Gladys Knight canta muitooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Stevie and that harmonica ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍸
The best of the best when music was real
Excellent bunch of friends!
All those legends and Talents on one stage
I will always love this song , no matter what 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Brilliant musicians, with talent, creativity, expertise and sensitivity.
One of the best group👍