FIRST TIME HEARING! U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video) REACTION 

This was so special, it made you feel good to listen to them. Made you want to do something to help. Times do change unfortunately. Thanks for the great reaction as always!

At that time all the top artists came together, leaving their egos at the front door, & donated time & money for this charity event (Famine in Africa). Lionel Ritchie & Michael Jackson wrote this song!! I get chills every time! 😭😭 I think Cindy Lauper killed it on the vocals!! Love Tina Turner!! Love the reactors’ faces when MJ shows up - pure joy! 😁😁😁 l’m pretty sure artists today couldn’t set aside their differences long enough to pull this off!! They don’t have the talent either!!

There will probably never again be a song like this one! ❤🔥❤🔥 It's just as awesome now as it was then!

This came out 1985 all the proceeds went to African Relief fund raising 70 million dollars in 85 (145 million in today's dollars with inflation 2021) to feed children in African Countries. The artist donated their time. I bought this cassete when it came out I was 9 years old then. Wish they do more of this but todays musicians have so overblown egos. 😢 No one artist would get along

When Quincy Jones is conducting and Harry Belafonte in the back letting others shine you know there's nothing but greatness in the room. I was lucky enough to have been in my 20s when this was created and they were ALL superstars then. The 70s and 80s was the greatest time in music history. 💖💖💖💖

Conductor: Quincy Jones 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 Chorus (alphabetically) • Dan Aykroyd • Harry Belafonte • Lindsey Buckingham • Mario Cipollina (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Johnny Colla (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sheila E. • Bob Geldof • Bill Gibson (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Chris Hayes (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Sean Hopper (of Huey Lewis and the News) • Jackie Jackson • La Toya Jackson • Marlon Jackson • Randy Jackson • Tito Jackson • Waylon Jennings • Bette Midler • John Oates • Jeffrey Osborne • Anita Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • June Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Ruth Pointer (of The Pointer Sisters) • Smokey Robinson Instrument players • John Barnes - keyboards & arrangement • David Paich - synthesizers • Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming • Ian Underwood - synthesizers, programming • Paulinho da Costa - percussion • Louis Johnson - synth bass • Michael Omartian - keyboards • Greg Phillinganes - keyboards • John Robinson - drums

The Bruce + Stevie pairing was genius, and Cyndi Lauper has so much heart. Also, did you notice the Ghostbuster in the back row? :D

This is why the 70s,80' and 90's were golden for music . Look at all these artist..

Michael Jackson and Lionel wrote this. It was the best of the best in that room, sadly many of them have passed away

About a year before this one British artists did one called Do they know it's Christmas, that was for Africa as well. Sting, Duran Duran, George michael to name a few.

This is one of my favorite songs. Orchestrated by the goat Quincy Jones. He told everyone to check their ego's at the door and come together.

Has there ever been so much talent in one room. I think not. Chills

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 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

And the crazy thing is that this was right after an awards event and the artists were rounded up on the fly, I believe by Quincy Jones and Kenny Rogers, and Lionel Richie. They stayed at the hotel to practice over and over to learn a song they'd never heard, and also get this video filmed. No awards after party. Just them coming together to make this masterpiece. It was a long night, but so worth it. There is an awesome Behind the Scenes video on RU-vid.

Even the back-up chorus is full of legends. People who DIDN'T have solos include: The Pointer Sisters, Harry Belafonte, Bette Midler, Smokey Robinson, 5 Jacksons, Sheila E. and a whole bunch more. This was quite a moment in music history. Glad you liked it.

What makes this song even better is the fact that each artist is truly singing from the heart.And Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen brought it home towards the end.

This song is proof, that you can take amazing singers from different genres, different singing styles, different vocal abilities, different music abilities, different backgrounds, different races, different levels of success, & more than likely different points of view, yet when put together, for a cause that is dear to their hearts, there is absolutely *NO* difference whatsoever!!! 💗 **THIS SONG IS PURE MAGIC, & STILL GIVES ME GOOSEBUMPS AFTER ALL THESE YEARS** 💗

I feel *so* old, I remember when this first came out and how the music industry seemed to be all too willing to try to help people who needed it. The best bit, imo, is when Cyndi Lauper busts in with her tutti-fruity hair and huge personality. We definitely need this kind of spirit again.

This is a masterpiece. I remember when it came out, it had a big impact. Music can change the 🌍. I just can’t see anything like this being done today

I'm feeling old now 😂 36 years ago? MTV played this a lot in the 80s

I've said this numerous times. You wonder how they got all these legends together? Who in their right mind would say NO to Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Lionel Richie? Those 3 put this together! There was even a sign above the studio door that said "Check your egos at the door!". This was about helping the needy people of Africa. No one person was bigger than the cause or this song! We will never see the likes of this again in our lifetime! And that's a shame. Great reaction video Adogg! You gained a subscriber here.

I still get the thrill of watch it watching someone who hasn’t heard it before. It’s such an amazing song and the best artist of all time. Sad to say this will never happen again in the same way. They cared about the what the song was written for and that was to help the world but all get people to realise that we are all the same and we are all people and we should all love each other and care about each other. That’s the message

You should also react to Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight “That’s What Friends are For”. Same era. Soooo good!

What a beautiful time that was to be alive. ❤🙏

When the stars started arriving at the studio, there was a sign that read Egos must be left at the door. When I first saw this I was in awe at the amazing sound and all the celebrities. There was Hands Across America too, where there was a human chain that stretched all across America. Everyone held hands at the same time for a few minutes making the chain. It was for charity for Africa.

It's ok to be emotional, what els can you be listening to all these wonderful singers. A treasure 🥰🥰

I love so much seeing our younger generations enjoy this. Once upon a time we came together as a Nation to love, support and help one another. MJ....the King of music!

The song We Are the World was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones. This recording with so many artists singing and the Live Aid Concert in England and the United States are events we will all remember forever. For me, it was lucky to have enjoyed them in the 1980s, all united by Africa without egos and with a common goal, to raise funds. Wonderful the year 1985

We are the world! Help all you can. This song opened my eyes even tho I was a child. Love is the key. Raised my kids this way.❤❤❤

I remember when they did this. Epic.💝 History, musical and history period.

I get goosebumps every time I hear it !!!

This song ALWAYS brings tears to my eyes ever since it hit the charts. We are the world! 😭 Conducted by the one and only Quincy Jones.

Amazing amalgamation of talent/legends. Steve Perry was the best vocalist in the room, too bad he didn't get more singing time but it was still great.

It is amazing to see some of the biggest singers in the world singing backup, and never even got a solo. I wish we could all get back to this kind of mindset. Thank you for this reaction. I really enjoyed it.

What I love about this video is that they all take time out to actually be there and contribute....no zoom, no skype like today. Gives you the feeling that they really care. I LOVE Ray Charles.

Undisputed greatest collaboration ever. So much stardom and no egos. A bunch of great icons who understood the great good their voices could do

This is one of the most epic efforts in musical history.

There won't be anything like this again. They supported and respected each other and were there for a common goal. They were to check their egos at the door (notice Prince isn't there - he wanted special treatment and Quincy Jones told him no, also Madonna wasn't even invited!). They also just came from the American Music Awards, directly to start recording this at 10pm and worked their the night. Also notice, these are legends - no one was in their 20's. While some were 80's stars, most have been on the industry for a L-O-N-G time. Most came up in the 60's and 70's, then you have Ray Charles from the late 40's! Many of them were grandparents who were still at the top of the industry! Don't forget they all could really sing! No auto tune in 1985! I was 15 years old when this was released and premiered on MTv, back when MTv played music! We knew the words quickly. We played this noon stop!

It’s okay to cry. I’ve seen this so many times and I still get teary-eyed. So much talent in one room. As someone already mentioned, the Egos were set aside for one cause.

It’s ok to cry. It means you’re human and you care. I’m 53 and watching this still makes me cry almost 40 years after it was released because I feel like we cared and respected each other more then.

What's really cool is the smiles on all the faces while singing their hearts out

Love the reaction! I am proud to say this was my first youtube reaction. ^^

This song almost always brings me to tears. That much talent in one room just never happens anymore. I was a teen when this came out back in the 80s.

It is awesome that some of the musicians (Kenny Rogers most noticeably) memorised the music. That duet between Bruce Springsteen (The Boss) & Stevie Wonder does something to the soul/spirit. It gives me goosebumps, along with MJ's solo parts.

When this came out, everyone felt it ! Still do ... thanks for the memories!

This song is a masterpiece...and one of the greatest music videos of all time!

bruce springstein and cindy lauper are soooo good here... Never was too much fan of them but here... wow they really show how good they can be

Man, that Bruce//Stevie section gives me chills every damn time!

Such an iconic song with legendary icons. And at one time, where celebrities worked to bring us together instead of divide us like they do today. It gives me chills everytime I hear it ❤

I was a kid when this came out, and hit just as hard then. Unfortunately, we have went backwards in the USA, it seems.

All these 30+ years later, and this song still gives me goosebumps! What a powerful song!!

I`m sooo glad I grew up with the great (60) 70`s ...80`s.......90`s up till now ILove Music !

Can't think of a more relevant song for the times we're living in right now. Great reaction to this glorious song🎶🎶💞🎶🎶

iconic! so many great artists who came together ! makes my cry everytime ! thx adogg! ur the best !

There has never been so much talent in one room. Even the ones doing just background vocals all had #1 hits. All music genres came together to do this- pop, country, rock and for such an amazing cause. I tear up every time I see this video.

Timeless. I can listen to this daily. I remember when it came out, and trying to name all the singers. Now, I can. And most in the background.

This was amazing and you will never see anything like it again. 💚

For Bob Dylan to do this, says all you need to know how important this was back in the 80’s, Dylan never does anything like this, given his mercurial personality

lol I swear I just witnessed you falling in love with Cyndi 🤣🙃🥰🤭 don’t worry I love her also. Her voice is so unique and she’s an amazing human being... great reaction as always your face says it all. Keep pushing Adogg

We all need this song NOW!!!!!💜💜💜💜💜💜 For God's sake...let the tears flow!!!! Its why women live longer......we cry when it's needed!!!😘😘😘

I cried when this first came out young one! Love, passion, compassion abound

I’ve seen this video a hundred times, crying and smiling at the same time! 😊 🙏 Thanks for making my day!

This song was also released and played all over the world at the exact time.

GREAT reaction! This was more special than you think. Not only all the legends from music in so many different genres, top stars in movies as well. Dan Akroyd fresh from Ghostbusters that came out that year as well. Harry Belafonte, also a singer though. Bette Midler. And a bunch of others. Quincy Jones put a sign up that said "check your egos at the door", they did and made this timeless masterpiece. It applied back then to Haiti & other parts of Africa in famine. It applies to 2020-2021. It's message is simple & applicable. Anyways, great reaction. Enjoyed watching. Liked/Subbed

My first time seeing you react. I suffer from depression and haven't been doing great. Watching you react to this video has brought a big smile to my face, I love watching your joy at seeing this great video. I wish you much success with your channel.

I was 10 when this was recorded... Helpinf Africa and their famin was huge in the mid 80's... I can remember my school raising money for the cause...

Hall and Oates you MUST react to them 'Sara smile" "She's gone" "Kiss on my list" "You make my dreams" "Rich girl" and so many others

25 million dollars was raised from this song for Africa. It was truly amazing.

This song makes me cry every time since it came out, the togetherness and so many artist singing from the heart, not for money or fame.

The amount of talent in this song is OVERWHELMING. It brings tears to my eyes every single time I watch it, I swear. Great reaction.I'm glad you waited until a point where you know many of those people. Some reactors have listened to it too early, and didn't truly get the concept of the talent there.

I was around 14 when this magic happened. This song was played all over the World. I remember the day of 28th of March of the 1986, like over 6.000 radio stations all over the planet, played the song simultaneously at 10:15am. I remember in schools (Italy) when they told us that the song would have been played all over the planet and it is been so... It has been the biggest moment of unification that I ever lived in my life. Something that is just utopia, a dream, at the day of today... I'm so glad that I'm coming from that era. Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie materialized a masterpiece that night in L.A. This song has been made for charity. All those superstars went for free to spend the night in a studio to record the song. Some of them arrived there straight from the Americans awards etc .. They all left just when the job was done in the morning. No financial compensation for that long amazing job that they did. A support to Africa, that's it. There is a fantastic documentary (presented "hosted" by Jane Fonda) that shows part of that magical night. Whoever is attracted by this song and wants to know more, I suggest to watch that documentary.

Goosebumps every time I hear this. A different tie back then. Awesome artists. A song of unity. ❤🙏

I remember when this song was first released. It was awesome then and awesome now. We all need to listen to the words of this song over and over and let them sink in. I am a huuuuge Michael Jackson fan, and there are so many great artists in this but I just love the voice of Miss Dionne Warwick!

There was this one made in 1985, along with the UKs equivalent song Do They Know It's Christmas by Bandaid. There was also a Canadian one I think but I dont know their song. There was huge famine in 1985 in Ethiopia I think it was, so artists came together to raise money.

Notice how everybody had a lyric sheet in their hand. This wasn't some long drawn out production where they had to work around everybody's time frame. MJ sent out the call everybody showed up and did it that day like professionals. And what do we get? One of the best songs ever. There will never be anything like this ever again. None of the artists nowadays would be able to put aside their egos and share the spotlight with so many other people.

This is history. I remember when this came out. You will never see anything like this again. Sadly. But glad you were able to experience this 💕

I was 12 when this song came out. It had a big impact then and I believe it's so true for today. It's a beautiful song and I still get emotional when I hear it. It has so many legendary singers on this song. I love your reaction to this♥️

So many legends! I am sure there are some in this song you are not familiar with. Take a run down this rabbit hole and react to the ones you don’t know. You will not regret it! Start with Daryl Hall and John Oats - Sara Smile!

If there is a God, a Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder concert just needs to happen.

You will never see this many SUPERSTARS IN a video again.

May have been mentioned before, but they were able to get all these artist together because thy did it after the Grammy awards. React to a song or two of each artist in that room and you will be kept busy for a while. All class

this song still makes me teary eyed after so many decades. I remember when it came out in high school and it made you want to be a better person.

I cried the first time I heard this song when it came out and every time I have heard it since. As each year passes and more of these artists leave this Earth it becomes more poignant. I never pass up an opportunity to watch it again.

Cyndi Lauper is one of the most respected but somehow still underrated singers of all time. She is amazing. Even though her part was short, only Stevie Wonder outshined her. In my opinion.

You might want to watch this one several times, it takes that long to really get a good look at them all and hear their singing. I truly believe this song stands for today as it did way back then. It needs to be shared thousand times over.

This song was actually influenced by Britain doing something similar a few months earlier. You should definitely go check out Band Aid’s “Do They Know it’s Christmas”. I love it almost as much as this one

The joy in your face was so heartwarming! Bless you! It gave all of us goose bumps at the time when we watched our contemporaries singing this in 1985. There was another group song "Do they know it's Christmas" written by Bob Geldof in 1984 to raise funds for the famine in Ethiopia. Those singers were English and Irish. Give it a listen too.💕btw, the voices at the back were legends too and did leave their egos at the door!!

An universal masterpiece for ALL ages, bro. Some of these artists are no longer with us, but they definitely left their stamp on this Earth with this song.🌹

It was an incredible experience watching this when it first came out. I still have my sweatshirt and album. Wouldn't it be nice if we All felt like that and did just that! Now is the time to join together ❤ 🙏

You're experiencing a genius producer/composer/collaborator/conductor - Quincy Jones - using his skills to bring every voice in like the instrument of an orchestra.😍 He does it with (fewer folks but genius collaboration) on "The Secret Garden." 👍 Welcome to our world, young man. Us old hippies/O.G.'s grew up in an era of legendary talent, musicians, performers. We believed, now and then, we are headed toward a more loving, peaceful world. Loved your beautiful, genuine reaction to greatness.💕

You are in for an amazing treat . Gives me chills every time i watch this video

Lionel is great, best concert I've ever been to was one of his. So many great voices in this song.

what is truly amazing about this is that it was done in one night after the awards show and they worked it till it was right the artists that came together that night were so giving and really wanted to make a difference in the world

So happy your reviewed this video!! So awesome

The more reactions you do will make you familiar with the people and their voices, so you'll most likely revisit this video. Almost every cent went to gathering food for the famine, a truely great deed despite what happened.

Best damn voice in there is James Ingram! He is a legend!

Not a group. A bunch of people who came together to raise money for the famine in Africa. If you liked it, try 'Do they know it's Christmas', the Brits fund raising song.

I remember when it came out. So inspiring and moving. All that talent coming together for a cause that is truly powerful. Then, today and forever. ♥️

Thank you for this! Your reaction, the pure joy on your face… We are all God’s Children and to have this song with talents of so many come together. This song should be played here in 2022! Just be kind to one another and keep the Faith!!!

The caravan of Limos outside must have been a mile long!