First USA for Africa We are the World Reaction
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- First Time USA for Africa We are the World Reaction
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on March 7th, 1985 at 12pm eastern time noon almost all radio station worldwide played this song at the same time as it debuted to a worldwide audience estimated at over 2 billion.
Yes!! I was in kindergarten and VIVIDLY remember being seated in front of one of those old TV.s on wheels as a class to watch the debut of this on television ❤🌍
Man, what better days brother. 💔 (the unity, obviously not the famine in Africa) Soooo much magic that can never and sadly will never be recreated because (excuse the 🧀)....we STILL are the world and the *choices* we are makin are disgusting 🥺
@@roumifyouwnt2 oh yes they were !!! The world had problems but people worked together instead of always squabbling over petty stuff
I remember hearing it in Kindergarten, too! The teacher had us all sit down on the carpet in the classroom and she had a boombox out for us to hear the song. We heard it just before being let out for the day (A.M. Kindergarten class vs P.M. Kindergarten class).
@@roumifyouwnt2 Sadly I was only 3, so I was too young to remember it at the time, but I did listen to it throughout the 80s. My family was in Berlin at the time (when the wall was still up), so I do wonder if my family heard it when it first aired.
Yes…walking around the dorms at college and everyone opened the windows in theit rooms and turned on their radios….and that song played…it was magical hearing it coming from all the dorms.
Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen, the duet we never knew we needed! Their last part were recorded a little later. Quincy realized they needed a few more minutes to fill out the song and Stevie and Bruce were the closest to the recording studio, so they came back and did that part. If you pay close attention you will notice that SW has on a different shirt altogether.
Yes there contrast was amaizng!! One of my favorites for sure.
Right??! Such starkly contrasting timbre, yet so perfectly blended
I always wondered about. That was a easily noticeable thing to me. Thanks for telling us about that.
Dan Aykroyd was there as part of the Blue's Brothers
James Ingram is the one you didn’t know. He’s no longer living, left to soon. Great reaction guys🎶🎶💕🦋
"Baby Come to Me" with Patti Austin is one of my favorite duets. "Yah Mo Be There" with McDonald. All of his songs are classics.
James was a discovery of Quincy Jones. Very talented.
Unfortunately no one remembers him Such a great singer. He did a duet with Michael Mcdonald Yam mo be there.Rip to Kenny Rogers, AL Jarreau, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles,James Ingram,and Waylon Jennings (part of chorus),also rip to June Pointer part of chorus.
Yes!! James Ingram ❤🙏
@@JonzStoneroadAvalon808 Secret Garden another song he had a great voice Mr James Ingram. Almost most people didn't know him that reacts to this song.
Dionne Warwick did a collaboration with Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight covering “That’s What Friends Are For” to raise funds for AIDS. It’s a great piece to react to.
I love that there’s no egos, no divas, just amazing people making amazing music!!
Most people don't realize how much this impacted the country, world. Literally united us all for a common cause. Pretty amazing
Great reaction, guys! I was 11 years old when this song came out and it took the world by storm. I never get tired of hearing it. Stevie & Bruce together are perfection. Cyndi Lauper showed off her chops, too!
YES, it is THE ONLY true version. the haiti one wasn't too bad. but nothing , i mean nothing can compare to the original. it is super epic. and once a life time.
I've heard this song 1000's of times and still get chills. Everybody does a great job. I really love Huey Lewis's line in the bridge. It was a perfect placement for him, and he kills it. Oh and yeah, Dan Aykroyd can really sing. He was one of the Blues Brothers!
It was supposed to be Prince's line.. but he didn't show up so that part opened up and Kenny Loggins recommended him 😊
Great reaction. Some info. Quincy Jones put a sign up that said "check your ego at the door" and everyone did. Michael Jackson & Lionel Ritchie wrote the song. Dan Aykroyd was in the top movie of the year. Ghostbusters. He wasn't the only actor involved either. The complete list of everyone involved in this song is pretty much a "who were the most famous in the 70's-80's". With the Super Bowl analogy, I will say this: This is like getting every star from every Super Bowl & putting them all on one team.
I will leave the list here.
Soloists (in order of appearance)
Lionel Richie
Stevie Wonder
Paul Simon
Kenny Rogers
James Ingram
Tina Turner
Billy Joel
Michael Jackson
Diana Ross
Dionne Warwick
Willie Nelson
Al Jarreau
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Loggins
Steve Perry
Daryl Hall
Huey Lewis
Cyndi Lauper
Kim Carnes
Bob Dylan
Ray Charles
“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically)
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Mario Cipollina
Johnny Colla
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sean Hopper
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson
“We Are the World” Instrumentalists
David Paich - synthesizers
Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
Phil Collins - percussion
Louis Johnson - synth bass
Michael Omartian - keyboards
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
John Robinson - drums
P.S. Dionne Warwick is Whitney Houston's aunt. Had this been made a year or 2 later, Whitney would have been part of it as well. That year (1985), she released "Whitney Houston", which was the biggest selling debut album at the time.
Oh is she? That’s an interesting fact to know. Thanks for sharing.
Small correction: Cissy Houston is Dionne Warwick’s aunt, so Whitney is Dionne’s cousin.
A example of the American spirit we need this back. Come on America where you at?!!!!! Spread the message of the song
Quincy Jones did such an amazing job on this. How he chose which artists to sing together is amazing. My favorite was Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen. They are such a usual pair but worked out so well together. I had heard Dan Ackroyd was in the studio where they were recording this and they asked him to participate if he wanted to.
Dan Aykroyd just happened to be in town, looking to hire a business manager, but accidentally visited a talent manager. That manager tipped him off to the recording session, so he thought it would be interesting to stop by, and see what it was all about. They weren’t even expecting him, but of course, they weren’t going to turn away the great Elwood Blues. They put him in the chorus, and the rest is history.
I love Bruce Springsteen's voice. They all killed it, but Bruce killed it, woke it back up and then killed it again, especially when he came in with Stevie Wonder. I love it when he belted out, "We are the world!! We are the children!!!!" The man sung like he was giving birth to something inside of him!! I got chills!!!
The song embodies the true spirit of America. I cry when I see this song its truly beautiful. I miss our unity before the ish. Come on America where you at?!! U.S.A., U.S.A., U.S.A.!!!!!!!!!
Wowww. Well said!!!
Michael Jackson got everyone together for this and many other charitable causes. Without MJ you don't see it much anymore unfortunately.
The music/instruments, Michael Jackson solos, and guiding vocal tracks were recorded at Kenny Rogers's Lion Share Studios in the days leading up to the big recording. Days later, some solos (Stevie Wonder) were also recorded at Lion Share.
He donated that studio time.
The singers gathered at A&M Studios.
Harry Bellefonte spoke to Kenny Rogers about a fundraising song. Kenny's long-time manager Ken Kregan spoke with Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson.
It was largely Ken Kragen who pulled more artists into the project.
I love seeing the younger generation react to this. I grew up in the 80's. I may be biased but I think 80's was the best music. Glad to see your reaction.
I was born in 1981 and I agree!
I was just telling my son the 80s was the best lol
I tell my kids my generation had the best childhood. I graduated in 1989.
Child of the 70’s and 80’s here. There will never be any music like what I grew up on!!
Baby Boomer here! The music from 1960,70',80's was FANTASTIC! Listen to The Animals / House of the Rising Sun Eric Burdon is 82 now! He is an amazing singer!!!!!
This song won 4x Platinum RIAA certifications, it is considered as the fastest-selling single ever. Thanks for posting guys!
JAMES INGRAM!!.. LOL
I'm proud of u guys!!.. Love Ur attitude and respect and ABOVE ALL..U agree with the Message in this Epic Song!!... Giving Love and Respect to ALL.. THTS IT..
Best Blessings for U and Ur Family brothers!!...
✌❤😎🙏🇺🇸👍👍
I was 14 when this came out, my childhood and still holds a very special place in my heart.
I remember when this came out in I think March 1985. It was to raise money and awareness for the famine in Ethiopia. Prior to this song in Britain Bob Geldof had formed Band Aid, recorded in a day with British pop stars that had flown in from all over and released "Do They Know It's Christmas" in November 1984. You might want to take a listen to that song as well since it's the time of year. Geldof later went on to organize that historic Live Aid concert in July 1985.It was wonderful when all the stars set their egos aside to work together.
i remember along with this they had some sort of thing called "hands across america" and it almost seems this song fit right in with it
Great reaction! Dan Ackroyd was part of The Blues Brothers and can sing. In fact a lot of big recording artists also appeared with him in the Blues Brothers movie.
But he happened to be there by accident. They asked him to come in and join.
Dan Acroyd was in the Blues Brothers, he can sing.
Hard to believe that people don't know this, I'm old. It was Epic! I have them all listed in order in my old calendar/journal.
Too bad the current famous singers never came together like this for the d*_# pandemic.
They did after that earthquake in Haiti… there will never be another USA for Africa, but I think it’s a very good performance … I might even call it great if the bar wasn’t set this high
So much to focus on! I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this video, and I still am deeply moved by it. I’ve never seen it commented on. And it’s hard to have a stand out with so many amazing artist in one room but, with that said, I’m always amazed at how well Cyndi Lauper fills her moment in this whole thing.
Oh, and all without auto tune.
Exactly!
Some Willie songs are Always on My Mind, On The Road Again, Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain. He did a duet with Ray Charles called Seven Spanish Angels and him and his son Lucas did a cover of Just Breathe by Pearl Jam. His son sounds EXACTLY like him when he was younger! Great reaction!
Willie wrote "Crazy", which became a hit for Patsy Cline, despite Patsy not wanting to do it.
Willie Nelson Always on my Mind & On the road Again
Awesome reaction! I see you know The Voice! Steve perry! He is My favorite singer of all time.
Willie Nelson and Ray Charles did a duet Seven Spanish Angels 👼. Great song!!!!🎼🎶🎄🎵
Its 46 people in total, Im not sure about artists today they cant sing this good maybe a few of them but this is so much talent in one place its insane
I'm sure someone's told you already, but the man you didn't know, was James Ingram! Two of my favorite songs of his are 'Find One Hundred Ways' and 'Just Once'! But my #1 from James has to be 'Give Me Forever (I Do)'... it was the song I walked down the aisle to, at my wedding! My dad and I were brought to the venue (my husband's firehouse) in a vintage fire truck driven by my father-in-law! Then I walked down the aisle to my now husband.... in April, we'll be married 30 years!
it will take a miracle to see this happen again in my life time.
Yup
like your comments and all you know about the singers even don't you listen their music before. We are The World...the greatest song ever!!!
Dudes, remember that Dan Akroyd and John Belushi were the Blues Brothers and sold a lot of records. This was recorded right after a music industry awards show because a lot of them were there for the show.
I cry every time I hear this ever since it hit the charts. ❤️
This gives me chills evrrytime I watch irt
Good to see the guy in the hat knowing the names of so many of the artiste, I notice no one can recognise Harry Belaphonte, good also to see the guy in the felt hat,even knowing the back story.
By far one of best reactions to this beautiful song 🤘🏽🔥
the legends in music industry performing all together....,i miss this...,thank you......
Radio back then was EVERYTHING! AND we got videos!
The dark VERY HANDSOME man in the back is Harry Belafonte. He is the one who came up with the original idea ... then passed it on to be produced here.
Dionne slaps her small contribution from that amazing note.
The story behind Dan Ayrkoyd is he walked into the building the day of the recording looking for an agent and walked into the wrong room. They asked him while he was there if he wanted to participate in the song and the rest is history.
Serendipity. It seems that he was meant to be a part of it.
That was bob Dylan that did that he's was a legend in his own time Dan Aykroyd wasn't there watch the making of this
Willie Nelson On the Road Again and You Were Always on My Mind .. FAB! ❤
OMG, I actually remember when this was released... 😂 Willie Nelson is a legend, still making music. One of the more recent ones is Lord, it's hard to be humble (not his original, but hilarious) with two of his sons. Please check that one too 😊
James Ingram was the performer you were talking about towards the end. He is a legend great commentary guys👋🏿
There was a concert simulcast from London and Philadelphia July 13 1985. All day to raise money for Africa, particularly Etheopia. Phil Collins played in London and flew to Philly to perform there. I was glued to the tv all day.
Dan Akroyd actually has a pretty good voice. Check out the movie "The Blues Brothers", you'll be surprised how good he and John Belushi sound.
Quincy said if you want to pull on the heart strings, end with Ray Charles. That was Jeffery Osborne at the end with Ray. Correction. James Ingram.
I remember when it was played simultaneously on the radio stations. It was such a huge deal that our school tuned into the radio sation and let all the students hear it over the PA system.
A well-known Willie Nelson song would probably be "On the Road Again."
Springsteen drove his pickup truck to the session everyone else went into limos
Willie Nelson's version of Elvis Presley's "You Are Always on My Mind"is a must do reaction! Very emotional and heartfelt ❤
This is one of those songs that played on pop contemporary stations, country stations, adult contemporary stations, you name it. Love it or hate it, you couldn't get away from it.
Willie Nelson songs to name just a few, "Pancho, and Leftie", "Seven Spanish Angels" with Ray Charles, and "You were Always on my mind" are a few that come to my mind
Kenny Rogers and Paul Symmon,
Diana Ross and Michael
Bruce Springsten and Ray...ooohhh🥰🎶
Willie Nelson songs. Always On My Mind, Seven Spanish Angels, On The Road Again, Crying In The Rain. All great songs.
Dan Akroyd was in it (and knew what it was) because he was one of the BLUES BROTHERS (which started as a skit on SNL and then a big hit movie 5 years before this) with John Belushi. Also, Akroyd was a co-fournder/owner of the HOUSE OF BLUES.
Check out “Still Not Dead”, “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain”, “On The Road Again”, and of course “Whiskey River”. Toby Keith “I’ll Never Smoke Weed With Willie Again” ❤️☮️🎄🤶🏼
Love this, thanks guys.
A choir never to be repeated. I remember that time in history. It was a beutiful time. So many legends in one room.
Dan Ackroyd was representing the Blue Brothers, which he was in with John Belushi
My favourite voices!!! 😎
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ★
STEVE PERRY★
STEVIE WONDER★
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I was in high school when this came out and I still love it to this day. There will never be this amount of talent in the same room like this ever again because todays artists have egos that wont fit in a room with anyone else. The 80s was the best decade ever!
I enjoyed this reaction. Monty is knowledgeable and respectful of the different artists in this project and that was a pleasant change. My one suggestion is they may want to use headsets for the entire experience.
I miss you Michael ♥️
this is a great review you two guys are right on time.and your comments on the music is great too
I was 3 when this came out and remember watching this on TV. My family bought one of those white sweatshirts
Great reaction and yes we need more of this especially now!!!
Does anyone else see Dan Ackroyd in this video and get Dwight vibes from The Office? 🤣
Been a year so I'm sure you're sick of 300+ comments saying it, but Dan Akroyd was and still is a very legit musician. He and John Belushi started as The Blues Brothers on Saturday Night Live, which then caught on to become an actual Blues band, winning multiple awards and releasing a best selling, platinum certified album, as well as a classic 1980 movie. So he wasn't just there by pure luck, but because this was 1985, he was still an extremely well known and famous act among the demographic.
I love this version but as a Haitian, the one for Haiti hits me differently since it was my country
OMG! Finally, someone mentioned Dan Akroyd. I’ve watched how many reactions to this song and nothing. I am very impressed with your knowledge of the various artists. Usually, the only one they know is Michael Jackson. I’ll have to check out some of your other stuff.
Willie has been a songwriter for 60 years, lots of songs that made people famous
Willie Nelson has done a fantastic duet with the Norwegian Idol and world Idol winner Kurt Nielsen. Lost Highway its called, you should really react to that!
Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi (The Blues Brothers) charted with their cover of Sam and Dave's Soul Man. Aykroyd was a decent singer who loved Blues music.
Mad respect for you knowing many of the artists on here.
Thanks for you wonderful and authentic reaction. We need more from and of you. And the singer you were asking about is James Ingram. ❤❤
Great Willie songs are Seven Spanish Angels, Pancho and Lefty, On The Road Again, Luckenbach Texas with Waylon. He's just had such a career. There's too many to say. He wrote great songs that others made famous also.
People for get that Dan Aykroyd can sing and plays instruments. He is Elwood Blues of the Blues Brothers after all.
I feel like I need to remind people that the person initially responsible for this is Harry Belafonte, who we just lost. And it’s really written by MJ. Lionel wrote like 3 words, which is why they changed lyrics for the one for Haiti. To settle the dispute of him being credited as co writer.
Did someone say that ad-libber near Ray Charles' ending ad-libs is James Ingram, Quincy Jones' protege. Someone may have answered this by now. He passed away a couple of years ago. BRILLIANT ARTIST! XOXOX
My mom and aunt always threw us a big Halloween party. The year this came out we all got We Are The World 45 records. I wish I’d of cherished it more, but I was young and didn’t realize it’s importance. Best song ever. When Michael was still perfect.
Poco a poco se van a explayar mejor en cada reaccion, buen video y mucha suerte.
Prince Rogers Nelson (RIP) was supposed to be there that night, but turned it down (czcams.com/video/9nXGWds2vvw/video.html). Go to the 5:24 mark in that video link for that story. Michael Jackson skipped the awards ceremony to record his vocals in the first chorus. Steve Perry was the first to arrive at the studio and saw Michael in the midst of recording a take. Steve's first comment upon seeing Michael there: "Am I dreaming?" True story.
Always on my mind by Willie is incredible.
Willie Nelson…Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain.
Everytime I watch a reaction to this video, they smile when Michael Jackson starts to sing. A voice silenced to soon. RIP, Michael.
The song was played at over 8000 stations worldwide at the same time.
Every one of these people has a whole rabbit hole of their own to discover! I look forward to yalls journey!
I love this song. Love how everyone can together for a good cause .They all sound amazing . Love y’all commentary
I love this! ❤ & I love you sharing this one with your friend. Great job guys! 👏 🥰
Kia ora from NZ... Has anyone suggested Willie Nelson and Ray Charles - Seven Spanish Angels from the 80s💜
Willie Nelson Angel flying too Close to the Ground and I’m some Lonesome I could cry
I was in kindergarten and VIVIDLY remember being seated in front of one of those old TV.s on wheels as a class to watch the debut of this on television ❤🌍
Man, what better days brothers. 💔 (the unity, obviously not the famine in Africa) Soooo much magic that can never and sadly will never be recreated because (excuse the 🧀)....we STILL are the world and the *choices* we are makin are disgusting 🥺
Ugh the bridge of the song 🎵 is immaculate
Quincy Jones put up a sign that said
"Leave your egos at the door."
SINGERS in order of appearance:
• Lionel Richie
• Stevie Wonder
• Paul Simon
• Kenny Rogers
• James Ingram
• Tina Turner
• Billy Joel
• Michael Jackson
• Diana Ross
• Dionne Warwick
• Willie Nelson
• Al Jarreau
• Bruce Springsteen
• Kenny Loggins
• Steve Perry
• Daryl Hall
• Huey Lewis
• Cyndi Lauper
• Kim Carnes
• Bob Dylan
• Ray Charles
“We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically)
Dan Aykroyd
Harry Belafonte
Lindsey Buckingham
Mario Cipollina
Johnny Colla
Sheila E.
Bob Geldof
Bill Gibson
Chris Hayes
Sean Hopper
Jackie Jackson
La Toya Jackson
Marlon Jackson
Randy Jackson
Tito Jackson
Waylon Jennings
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson
“We Are the World” Instrumentalists
David Paich - synthesizers
Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion
🥁Phil Collins - percussion🥁
Louis Johnson - synth bass
Michael Omartian - keyboards
Greg Phillinganes - keyboards
John Robinson - drums
I didn't even know that they remade this with the younger generation it's okay I'm glad they did it it's never going to be as amazing as this one the first one just blew us all away we need this Unity now more than ever
I love Steve perry voice!
'this guys name' is James Ingram! You could have thrown a rock in that recording studio blindfolded an hit more talent then you could find in the top 100 today!