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❤❤❤❤
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.
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
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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.🙏
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!
And I never thought I'd feel this way And as far as I'm concerned I'm glad I got the chance to say That I do believe, I love you And if I should ever go away Well, then close your eyes and try To feel the way we do today And then if you can remember Keep smiling, keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Well, you came in loving me And now there's so much more I see And so by the way I thank you Oh and then for the times when we're apart Well, then close your eyes and know The words are coming from my heart And then if you can remember Keep smiling and keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for In good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Keep smiling, keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure That's what friends are for For good times and bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for Keep smiling, keep shining Knowing you can always count on me, for sure Cause I tell you, that's what friends are for Whoa, good times and the bad times I'll be on your side forever more That's what friends are for
_Poxa vida!! Lá se vão 31 anos!! O tempo é implacável demais conosco, não nos perdoa mesmo... 😒😕😞😔!!_ _Parece até que foi ontem, de anos maravilhosos musicalmente, que parece que não teremos mais!! 😔😔😔!!_ _Alguns aí deste vídeo nem estão mais entre nós, pois já "partiram para o andar de cima"!!_ _Restam as lembranças, as boas recordações, e vídeos como este em que podemos matar um pouco a nossa saudade que "dói"!! 😒😕😞😔😔😔🇧🇷!!!!_
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
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😪❤
+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.
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...
