FIRST TIME HEARING U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World REACTION 

This music video is a reactors final exam

A duet between Bruce and Stevie was something the world didn’t know it needed.

After seeing so many people react to this song, it’s refreshing for y’all to know who most of the singers are. Love it

Stevie and Bruce!! The duet you never knew you needed!!

The thing that still remains impressive about this is that these were most of the biggest stars of the 1980's. They checked their egos at the door and raised a great deal of money to fight the famine in Africa.

Here's a list of the artists: 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

Fun fact, this recording of this song was done all in one night, knowing that all these stars were going to be in Los Angeles because of the American music awards

This wasn't just a song. It was an EVENT! MJ, Stevie and the great Quincy Jones (director) wrote this and got the artists together after the Grammy Awards show. They were told by Quincy to leave their egos at the door. This was all gratis by the artists and performed to raise money for the famine that was causing thousands upon thousand to die of starvation in Ethiopia and surrounding areas. "Let's start giving". Money flowed in phone lines immediately after this was aired on MTV. MTV was in it's infancy as the first and only 24 hour all music video channel and this helped propel the channel. MTV had heavily publicized this video for several days before releasing it. It was played at the same time worldwide so the world stood still watching this. It was all the talk for days after and everyone was in awe that so many icons showed up for the recording. It was very successful and raised millions and food and medical supplies were delivered very quickly. Sadly much of what was sent was never delivered to those in need due to the corrupt governments in Africa. As for the talent in that room there had to be well over 100 #1 hit songs and hundreds of top 100 songs in that room. You just played Simon and Garfunkle yesterday and Paul Simon was the third voice right after Stevie and just before Kenny Rogers. This video will be around forever as nothing like it, with this many icons will probably never happen again.

This video is absolutely ICONIC. You will NEVER get this amount of talent in one room again to make this kind of video. You did great with the names. Hugs to you both from Canada :)

I feel bad for James Ingram. (RIP 🙏🏻) None of the reactors know who he is. I'm 100% sure all your aunties liked him. Check out some of his songs.

Band Aid which comprised all the top musicians/pop artists did this first and it was on the back of that success that America followed suit. Both brilliant!

This song was done after the music Grammy awards. That's why so many artist were together plus Quincy Jones was or not the top record producer of all the time. Michael and Lionel wrote it. So many stars to come together for one purpose had not happened since war protest. Thank you for appreciating it.

I think the fact that it sounds as good as it does, with such a unified sound, is a testament to how good Quincy Jones is at his craft.

It is still amazing that this many people could be brought together at the same time, and there were others who wanted to be there and simply couldn’t. This was a unique event…a treasure…and for an urgent cause.

Beautiful song!! Oh how the world needs this right now. Awesome reaction!!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

I have always loved this song and video. I was in high school when it came out. So happy to see a new generation not only love it too, but who also enjoy these amazing artists from my youth. Thank you ❤️

This still brings tears to my eyes! All these wonderful artists did this for free. All record sales went to Africa.

Your smiles and your appreciation for their greatness is heartwarming. Could never do this today. Too many egos, not near as much talent. Love your channel. Belated happy moms day chris

The greatest of the greats all together in one song. Another wonderful reaction as always Recklezz

When this song came out all these artists were still in the music game and still recording hits.

My dad bought this record when it came out... and I played this record over and over every day for a week.. until it got on my dads nerves and he hid the damn thing from me! lol.. I found it later on! I own it to this day!! :)

I’m impressed by your knowledge of many of these artists! My kids are y’all’s age and wouldn’t know many. This video was so special when it came out. 🙂

Great reaction! This was one of the biggest televised events from back in the day. So many musicians coming together, putting aside their egos to help aid in the Africa famine. I could watch this over and over.

I grew up on a farm near New Ross IN. Was hired as a flight attendant in 1997. One of my first celebs on a flight was Ray Charles. I never dreamed I’d ever meet anyone famous, let alone one of the greatest musicians of our lifetime. He was such a joy and entertaining from the moment he boarded the plane and until the time he disembarked.

This is the ultimate collab. Unbeaten to this day, not only in scale but in purpose and execution. They all left their egos outside. And you can feel it. Too bad world ain't capable of stuff like this anymore.

Love the fact that the younger generation are learning and appreciating these acts of years gone by.

I'm old & it bums me out when younger reactors don't know who these amazing people are. I wouldn't mind if you had shouted out the names you knew. The pairing for the duets was perfect. All these great people gave their time for this, it still blows my mind. I still have the original album when it was released. I can tell you really appreciated it. I enjoyed watching it with you.

I enjoyed your reaction(s) to this SO much!♥️ Fun fact: there was a sign when they entered the studio, to leave their egos at the door, and they did!✌ These are all gifted singers (no shhh lol) but there is a couple of dudes who make any crowd of people into a beautiful sounding choir. ("Choir!Choir!Choir!" they're called) I'd love you to check them out- especially when the singer themselves joins in! Rick Astley is in one, and Colin from Men at Work "Overkill"

Being from South Africa this song will always have such meaning for me.. 🇿🇦

Quincy posted a sign on the entrance to the studio that said “Leave your egos at the door” ☺️. What a major recording session.

Seeing this video after time has gone by still gives me goose bumps. Such amazing voices together 🖤🖤🖤

This song always brings a tear to my eyes

This song never gets old for me. I still feel good listening to this 40 years later. Amazing.

This is a once in a lifetime masterpiece, we will never see this much talent in one song ever again….I cry everytime I watch this

Love the all star vocal talent on display

We are the world singers and choir and musicians in order 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 “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

There was more talent in that room than in all awards halls in last 20 years.

My moms high school class sung this at graduation (1985) lol

I truly love this song.Had the 45 single record in 6th grade.

Band Aid also raised money for relief in Africa. They actually did it first. Band Aid was composed of primarily Artists from England and Ireland. Also, here in USA, Artists did a benefit for American Farmers and it was titled 'Farm Aid'.

Growing up in the 80's, almost all of the these artists were on MTV. Watched lots of reactions to this and people always love it when Ray Charles shows up! GOATed!

A room full of legends came together for a great cause and sad we will never see this kind of raw talent like this together ever again.

This is one of the best song that have been ever made, vocals are amazing, itvs been over 20 years that I listening to this song and every time I had to have a full valume and get goosebumps 👍❤️

There's a interview here on RU-vid with Lionel Richie on Jimmy Kimmel where he talks about calling Prince to be on this song and video but he made the mistake telling him he was going to put him next to Michael in a duet. Prince asked for a solo set and Lionel said he couldn't do it... Prince and Michael would have been nuts together on this track

You said it perfectly. All legends from so many different styles on there own and in this song and it made sense. Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder!!

Great reaction! They actually redid this with newer artists to raise money for Haiti. It's called We Are The World 25 for Haiti. You guys should check it out

All these artists put their attitudes aside and did this recording for a cause. It is beautiful! I was 25 when this came out and I remember it!

No autotune!! Epic...awesome vocals!! True talent.

For me the most impresive of this song is there is a bunch of legends, I repeat: LEGENDS... singing together as a gospel choir! You won't see something like this anymore, for sure.

I love the reactions of the young people. I love seeing your lady smile so much. We were so blessed to be a part of these singers 😻

It’s awesome that you’ve reacted to enough music that you recognize so many of the artists! You’re way ahead of most of your peers in your music knowledge I’m sure. Great reaction!

I loved these songs they came out with to raise money for charity. The UK one, Feed The World, and the Canadian one, Tears Are Not Enough are both excellent too.

This was the US song for Band Aid started by Bob Geldorf . This was done in one night after the Grammys of 1984 . Everyone agreed to do it , song written by michael jackson and lional ritchie , arrangement and conducter is quincy jones

@ 8:55 is my favorite part of this reaction, just that super genuine smile that came from hearing Stevie, good stuff! Love you guys! Hope the little one is doing well! 🙏👍

So many genres of music,so many age groups, it was a great undertaking and was for a great cause.

I love how people smile when MJ makes his entrance. A legend among legends. ❤

I love this so much. A beautiful young couple on a musical journey of exploration. It's so cool to see you recognize artists from reactions you've done. Cheers to you guys. Love the channel keep up the great work :)

Check out "We're stars" by Hear 'n Aid, when various rock/metal bands came together to do their part to fight famine in Africa. It's awesome!!

Appreciate how much you appreciated this song/video! It is a great collaboration. Have you reacted to We Are The World for Haiti? Also, great, and a little more recent so you would probably recognize even more artists. Have a blessed day!

how can it not sound good when the best musicians in the last few decades are singing together? stevie and the boss sounded really good together.... better than i remembered.

Something like this will never happen again! I’m so glad I grew up when something like this came out !

They need to come back together and do another one for Ukraine

I was a year out of high school when this came out. It's awesome that you guys know these artist. Love ya'll reaction.

Great song! So many awesome artist that are I know by the younger generation! No auto tune either! Just awesome voices, straight up! I’m impressed by your knowledge and appreciation of many of these artist! Great reaction! 💕

I just woke up to this,and couldn't have asked for a better song to start my day...Thank you guys,you two are the G.O.A.T."s

The duet Springsteen and Stevie Wonder was the most amazing part for me, love It!

Great reaction. So many legends in one place and unfortunately several of those are no longer with us

At the time I remember it being a big deal that so many iconic artists "checked their egos at the door" when they performed this to raise money and awareness of Africa's famine - so many people were lost. And, as you might imagine, this song raised tons of money to help feed and care for so many suffering people. xox

Its kind of funny because this song kind of was made fun of back in the day. We didnt appreciate the fact that one day all these artists would not be young and full of this energy. And some are gone. Its nice to see that the song and video has grown in stature now. No longer corny. It may not have accomplished much in the way of helping Africa, but the artists hearts were in the right place I believe.

They went straight from an award to the studio that’s how they were able to get all the celebrities together

As some other commentors have stated, one of the amazing things about the making of this (other than that these are all artist who were at the top of their game in their own genres at this time) is that all these people left the Grammy Awards, which took place this same evening and head over to the studio where this was recorded. I believe it was the first time they were all together in one room. (there were given tracks of the song in advance but never sang it together) and they each practiced their own solos and then recorded the whole thing in one night. Just and awesome example of what good people can do when they come together in love and unity.,

and each one had a great voice of their own, amazing group of talent!

Steve "the Voice " Perry is the best male Voice in human History

I remember watching it on TV. The 80's was a very special decade.

I hope you two never change a thing. You both are so genuine and your love for music shines through in this reaction. It was so cool seeing you starstruck now the same as I was back when this song was released. Great reaction!!

You guys need to watch the Making of We Are The World. You think the song is incredible, it will blow your mind how they put all this together in one night from about 10:00pm to 8:00am the next morning beginning after the Academy Awards.

I remember when they were making this video and song I was so thrilled that my Queen Cyndi Lauper was going to be part of it I would rush home from work just to see her part in it ...its a beautiful song and was done for a great cause and I still love Cyndi Lauper today...

I remember when this came out. It was HUGE. I still have my cassette.

Hey guys...this is the most famous...and expensive choirs you'll ever hear in your life🤔and a thing of beauty 🤗😆🎶

The most beautiful thing about this song. Everybody checked their egos at the door and did something beautiful together.

This was such a special event after the Grammy's. There was a sign on the door, "check your ego here", no one was paid, it was a special event & has never been repeated.

I was a teenager when this was done. Music brings people together regardless of who they are or where they came from. This was a brilliant masterpiece written by MJ and Lionel Ritchie. This brought people together for those suffering in Africa. Great reaction.

Everyone in that room was super talented and super famous. They didn't have enough solo parts for everyone who showed up, but even the singers in the background were superstars in their own right!

We are the world was like the Multiverse of singing icons 😂😂

There was a sign above the door walking into the studio. It said "check your egos at the door

This song makes me cry every time I listen to it because of the talent that was put together to help Africa

I like how yall smile when MJ and Bruce came on

The American Music Awards happened that day of the recording. Many artists were in town for that. Other artists were asked and they flew in from where they were. Netflix has a great documentary on the making of this. Egos were asked to stay out. Such a precious moment. Thank you for sharing.

Michael had a message and started speaking out about the industry and Hollywood and the Illuminati. He had a beautiful message and he was a genius

The amazing thing..All these singers came together in one night for a few hours and recorded this song

Quincy Jones was smart by planning the taping after an awards show that made it easier to get everyone in one place

Can you please react to we are the world 25 for Haiti. It's a remake of this one made in 2011. I'm not saying it is better than this one, just more modern and definitely better than the ones that came later. I really think you guys will like it

I’m impressed that you knew most of the artists. Shows you have a great and diverse channel.

No one was paid for this. They all had to check their egos at the door. The diversity in the room. The diversity in the voices. No one sounds the same, unlike artists today

Nothing but legends. So many lost to time.

I remembered when it first aired either on MTV I had the shivers. I get them everytine I hear this song even more when I see the video . I tear up

Quincy Jones told the crowd to check THEIR egos at the door and the rest is history!! I cried tears of joy every time I see this video!!

when this song came out...the very 1st time they olayed it, they played it all over the country at the exact same time, they stopped classes in all the schools from elementary to high school, just to play it and let folks understand the magnitude of the song...i was 13 yrs old

Imagine the goosebumps u would have had if u were standing there in room listening to them record this

This was done in America as their version of the British charity song for the famine in Ethiopia. The British song is "Do they know its Christmastime" and basically is just like this with all the biggest stars taking turns from Europe. It had George Michael, Phil Collins, Bono from U2 and many others. It is also a very good song as is always played on radio stations at Christmas.