#wearetheworld #michaeljackson #reaction REVISITING U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World! I was to young to know how GREAT this was! Join this channel to get access to perks: / @blackpegasusraps
We're all here learning. Some of us on the hip-hop side. Some on the new stuff. Some with the classics. No roast required. But if you really need one, that was ignorant, sir. Respectfully.
Timestamps and artists involved for you. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian We Are the World” Soloists (in order of appearance) Time codes indicate start of first solo 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
Here's all the artists Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Tina Turner and Billy Joel sing the first verse;[30] Michael Jackson and Diana Ross sing the first chorus;[30] Dionne Warwick, Willie Nelson and Al Jarreau sing the second verse; Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry and Daryl Hall sing the second chorus;[30] Jackson, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, and Kim Carnes sing the bridge.[30] "We Are the World" concludes with Bob Dylan and Ray Charles singing a full chorus, Wonder and Springsteen duetting, and ad libs from Charles and Ingram.[citation needed] The structure is said to "create a sense of continuous surprise and emotional buildup".[13] The following people sang in the chorus: 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, Anita Pointer, June Pointer, Ruth Pointer, and Smokey Robinson.[30]
I'm 71 and recognized almost every one of the singers and a lot of the backup singers. What I loved about this reaction was the response and how many of them he recognized. Way more than any other reactor I've watched. Black Pegasus really pays attention to the artists he reacts to and knows greatness when he sees it. I love seeing artists from the past getting their due, and not being forgotten. RU-vid is truly a wealth of great music.
Yep, that was Quincy's idea. One of the greatesr producers ever. He was responsible for Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "Bad" albums among others. If he was involved you put the album on your list before you heard the first song.
I read somewhere that Quincy wasn’t totally satisfied after the song was finished. He asked Stevie to come back to the studio a couple of days later. That’s when he sang his last part of the song. Genius!
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
Included in the chorus without having lines of their own are Harry Belafonte, Sheila E, Bob Geldof, The Pointer Sisters, all of The News (from Huey Lewis and the News), most of the Jackson family (Marlon, Tito, LaToya, Randy, Waylon and Jackie), Bette Midler, John Oates (of Hall & Oates) Smokey Robinson, Linsey Buckingham and Dan Aykroyd (I guess as half of the Blues Brothers) That's a scary amount of talent in one room. If I forgot anyone, please add them
It hurts me so much that in 99.9% of the We Are The World reaction videos, people don't recognize or know James Ingram! He was an amazing singer and vocalist, but died way too young at 66 years old of brain cancer, in 2019. He was a two-time Grammy Award-winner and a two-time Academy Award nominee for Best Original Song. After beginning his career in 1973, Ingram charted eight top 40 hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart from the early 1980s until the early 1990s, as well as thirteen top 40 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. In addition, he charted 20 hits on the Adult Contemporary chart (including two number-ones). He had two number-one singles on the Hot 100: the first, a duet with fellow R&B artist Patti Austin, 1982's "Baby, Come to Me" topped the U.S. pop chart in 1983; "I Don't Have the Heart", which became his second number-one in 1990 was his only number-one as a solo artist.
Quincy Jones, who was the producer, put a sign on the door that read "leave your egos at the door". All of the artists worked all night in the studio to do this song. 63 million dollars went to Africa. (I'm 66 and remember when it aired on MTV, we all sat around waiting for it that night)
I'm 64 and also remember waiting for this song to come out. The black gentleman in the back with the white sweater was Henry Belafonte, an incredibly gifted artist. This song was the whose who in every music genre of the past decade.
Every solo artist was a Grammy winner!! Paul Simon of Simon and Garfunkel must hear Sound of Silence! He also performed that song at opening of Ground Zero Memorial. You didn’t mention Lionel!!!!! Kenny Loggins did Footloose and Highway to the Danger Zone from Top Gun! You must do Cyndi Lauper (crazy hair) true colors or time after time! You did awesome! Thank you❤❤❤
Look at those smiles. 😊😊These legends did this in the middle of the night, in a secret location right after the American Music Awards. Most of them came from across the globe on their 1 night off from tour... They had 1 night to rehearse, learn their parts and record it. They sang until like 5 am the next day. They dont do this kind of music anymore. Celebs and fans have become so consumed with money, fame, obsessions. We will never see love, compassion and generosity from Hollywood again.
@@bkm2797 maybe I am jaded by the crap on our radio these days. I'm sure there are several artists that would be willing. But I do not believe we will ever see this again because industry is hell bent on pushing all energy into music filled with sex, vulgarity, violence and hate. There are a few out there with kindness and love to express I agree. Things have changed so much. I can name 100 songs about love, beauty, compassion inspiring conversations about change for the better and more than likely less than 5 came out in the last 12 to 15 years.
ms.lisamarie82 I don't listen to the radio because so much is just as you say, and has been this entire new century. What I'm hoping is young people are getting fed up with the dirt and darkness and the illiterate music that shocks instead of bringing any kind of hope. Let it fade away, and real music become the major part of the industry again. You may not agree, but Taylor has certainly proven that clean music with real musicians is what the majority want to hear. So sadly you may be right in finding enough for a cause isn't in the cards.
More than $60 million was raised for African famine.” Most of the proceeds went to USA for Africa. 10% was set aside for homelessness in the U.S., per Wonder's request.
@@karenpowell6063 It's been established that much of the money raised went to the brutal dictator of Ethiopia, Mengistu. Ethiopia were in a civil war and Mengistu was responsible for the deaths of over 100,000 people in his 'resettlement marches'. He used the money from the West to buy modern, sophisticated weapons from Russia which he used to crush his enemies and make life worse for the people of Ethiopia. No food crossed the front lines and it is no coincidence that following Band Aid, Live Aid and USA for Africa, Ethiopa had the largest standing army in Africa and according to US Intelligence reports had employed chemical warfare and nerve gas on their own people. Bob Geldof and the people involved in these famine relief efforts all meant well and I've no doubt that some of the money reached the places it was supposed to (especially when Western cameras accompanied the aid), but they but had no idea how the politics of Africa worked, and there was no chance of all of that money and aid reaching the people it was supposed to, since Geldof had insisted on having oversight of the funds and dealing with the African leaders directly instead of handing the funds to established charities working in the area.
We are the world raised over $60 million for African famine relief and medical aid when it was released in 1985. The song sold more than 20 million copies and was promoted with a music video that we just watched and other merchandise and media. Most of the proceeds actually did go to USA for Africa, which worked to end poverty on the continent and 10% was set aside for homelessness efforts in the United States.
The guy with the beard you didn't know is Kenny Loggins. He wrote and sang Footloose, Danger Zone from Top Gun, I'm Alright from Caddyshack, and many others. Good rabbit hole to go down.
Steve and Kenny were nominated for a Grammy in 1983 for their collaboration on 'Don't Fight It.' Pat Benatar's hubby, Neil Giraldo is on lead guitar. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WJZim-_1qUQ.html
I think they were all at an awards show or benefit or something, like in the same building and they were met on their way out and asked to sing this song. They all said, sure.. and history was made. !!! They were given one instructions... leave all egos at the door.
As someone that grew up in this era, I appreciate that you realize just how iconic and special this collaboration really was. The greatest gathering of musicians ever!!!!!
This was done after Bob Geldof( boomtown rats) and Midge Ure(ultravox) had got many stars from the UK and some from the US come together in England to record "do they know it's christmas"under the name of Band Aid in 1984. Check it out. The Live Aid concert followed in July 1985 in both the usa and england. Check out Queens performance at that concert, it's been called the greatest live performance ever. They stole the show.
This was recorded the night of the Grammy Awards, so after the artists did a quick clothing change and came to the studio and stayed until the wee hours of the morning. They all voluntarily gave their time for NO pay. Quincy had a sign by the door saying, "Leave your egos here".
Don't feel bad about not knowing who they all are. You are discovering them now. I envy you hearing them for the first time. This was a timeless moment. The joy on your face when you recognize someone you've reacted to is priceless.
im watching all kind of reaction videos all the time and he's great most pause alot more and dont say anything smart, he's got my vote just for not doing this xd
There are some wonderful articles written about this. It all hung on Springsteen. He was on tour but said yes and flew in to take part in this. The artists came from an awards show to the recording studio. A sign was written at the door that said to leave your egos outside. No managers, assistants etc were allowed in. Just artists. They had one night to do this. Something that is often overlooked about this performance that bears mentioning: Skin color didn't matter. Talent mattered. Being raised during this time makes today so much more frustrating. All the division. It's just not necessary. Thanks for your reaction. Oh, they all did this for free. That'll never happen again.
I am a teenager from Philippines BUT THANK GOD I KNOW ALL OF THEM , I KNOW EVERYONE OF THEM , THEY ARE ALL HAVE A GREAT WONDERFUL SONGS ... SUCH A MASTERPIECE
That was Harry Belafonte standing next to Dan Aykroyd. The Pointer Sisters were part of the choir as was Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and Bette Midler standing with Latoya Jackson.
Michael Jackson and Lionel Ritchie wrote this song. I recently saw an interview with Lionel Ritchie and 100% of the money went (and still goes) to feeding the children. Yes this song still generates significant donations
We will NEVER N-E-V-E-R see anything like this again. What truly makes this special is that this was the gathering of artists who made their biggest impact in the 50,60,70, and 80's. 4 DECADES! I am so honored to have been a teenager when this amazing song was released.
This was the whos who of hit artists from the 80s. All real talent, no filters/autotune used here. This foundation is still going to this day. As a fellow 44 year old, if you go through the list of soloists, you will recognize the names the moment you hear their known for songs. There has not been another song that has been done so well with so many artist talents. This was recorded overnight when everyone was in L.A. for the Grammy's. The last bits of recording didn't finish until 6 in the morning. The we are the world 25 for Haiti, while they tried to replicate, it didn't have the same feeling.
Yes that was made to releave a horrific famine in Africa The British singers that started it made sure the money was spent on the people for whom it was intended
Hewy Lewis is one you didn't recognize, but you just reacted to him 6 days ago lol. He's standing next to Cyndi Lauper with the yellow/red hair. Don't allow the Trolls to bother you. You have 300K subscribers that love your video's. You are loved and appreciated my friend.
If you haven’t seen the documentary on this, you should. It’ll blow your mind the history behind it. THEY DID THIS IN ONE EVENING RIGHT AFTER THE GRAMMY AWARDS🥳❤️ watch the documentary .
Agreed! I actually participated in “Hands across America” and grew up with this song, but seeing all his talent and dedication in one room in that documentary brought tears to my eyes. It’s a great watch!
That's Kenny Loggins before Steve. Kenny & Steve NAILED IT EVERY TIME....Kenny R. had to try several times.....I PROMISE....the Steve Perry rehersals clips.....SO WORTH WATCHING!!!! Kenny & Steve go back and sit on the 1st step, as those after them struggle a bit, & Steve politely raises his had. Steve recently announced a new label and album & said he misses touring, terribly...We're all hoping!!! Steve commented on how he was so intimidted being there with these people....he named a few....he OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T REALIZE HOW GREAT HE IS....HIS VOICE JUST CUTS THROUGH, whereas, Dianna R. is so pure. STEVE....freaking awesome. Type Steve Perry We Are the World, and several cips of rehersals will come up!!!! I LOVED THEM!!!! A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THIS!!!!
6:03 I can watch this clip a thousand times, and in all of them my honest reaction to Steve Perry is exactly that! What a voice, folks... what a voice...
😱🤯. You wonder why generation X says that we had the best generation ever . Here’s the music we grew up on. That is the launching point for what is today. These people could sing acappella with no synthesizers like the people do today. This is their voices.. it’s not faked or manipulated by being computer generated. And I suggest by the wonderful person who wrote down all of the artists in here start your checklist of all of them.. and revisit the others. Because that is. MUSIC BITCHES! 😊😂. This music is what launched MTV . Nothing of the crap they play on it today. I am proud to be Gen X.
Harry Belefonte is the one that set the whole concept up. His family was upset at his passing no mention at the Grammys of the effort he had put forth to make this happen
22 year old MJ Fan from Germany here! I know all of these artists - we‘ll never ever see this much greatness in one room ever again cause a lot of them are gone. May they rest in peace! ❤️
This is without a doubt the greatest compilation of musical artists ever done! I was always amazed and moved by how great they all sing with one another! The 80's was a great time when artists came together and did things like this to help issues in our world, and I wish we had a lot of this today because we could really use it!
I'm 64 and was an almost 25 year old girl when this came out. Watching your reaction to this was just so much fun. Seeing your excitement when you recognized someone was priceless.
I'm 64 so i do know these artists, this still makes me warm and fuzzy all these years later, but now in memory for all those greats that are now gone. Your reactions just are so refreshing.
You would never see this many great artists come together for a great cause. Talent like Michael and Quincey producing we won’t see it again. Steve Perry’s voice is amazing. That much talent in one room was big idk if people realized that. Your reactions are priceless it’s a chilling song
This is your best reaction! You retained what you have watched very well. I'm 73 and can name 95% of the artists. It was great to see that video again.
Don't feel bad about just now discovering some of this great music. That's the beautiful thing about the internet, we can discover music and artists that were either before our time or that we missed because things didn't compel us to pay attention at the time. I graduated high school in 1987, yet I didn't discover Stevie Ray Vaughan (who you've done wonderful reactions to) until LAST YEAR, and now he's my favorite guitarist, and one of my favorite musicians of all time!
The girl with the crazy hair, you guessed "girls just want to have fun" you actually nailed it....that would be Cyndi lauper.. that's hilarious that you belted out a random song, and it's actually one of hers😂
This was done one night after the American Music Awards. I remember that after the song came out, all radio stations played the song at the exact same time one day.
I was born in 1957 … these are the artists I grew up with. I’m so fortunate to have grown up with REAL music and REAL artists. Great reaction! Much love ❤️
Per Quincy they checked their egos at the door, and they united to produce something absolutely amazing. The created something that was greater than the sum of themselves! This is truly powerful and a bolt of lightening on the musical landscape. Thanks for this reaction Mr Houston.
@@andrewharrington6953 It's best to rip off a band-aid. Really, I wouldn't say this is a rip off, it is totally different. Besides it also being a group of artists, doing a song for a benefit. Though give them credit for inspiring other artists to get together and help, if you want.
@@andrewharrington6953 The song is totally different. Besides, you are only assuming it is to improve their images. I don't think any of them needed a boost. Sorry folks, we can't do any more charity drives of any type anymore, because they have all been done before. We don't want to rip off a general concept. Where do you think genres came from?
10:23.Brother Al Jarreau was an awesome jazz singer so good he had crossover soul/pop hits..Dude's voice was so smooth, He even made me wanna go out and buy a new Chevy when he sang an ad for 'em! 11:26 Bob Dylan always was a socially aware musician--His song " The Hurricane" , sparked protests/awareness about the railroaded boxer and began the public rallies/protests to free him.
I was a teenager back then and a song performed by my generation's idols gathered in one studio just had to become our anthem. Netflix launched a document named "The Greatest Night in Pop" about how this marvel was written and recorded. I strongly recommend watching it as it's really insightful and emotional.
The truly amazing thing about this is it was basically done in one night AFTER an awards show. That is how they brought so many artists in one place. If you google the song, there is a time line with each soloist broken down by minute and second.
This is exactly why i love music reactions. I've grown up listening to a vast array of genres and have my own eclectic taste. But this right here is magical. To see music i love through the eyes of someone new to it, makes me experience music in a whole new light and in ways i didn't see it before. Thank you for sharing and caring xxx
Those were the superstars of my childhood. And back then the word "Superstar" ment Superstar! It was not a word you use for every successful singer back then. But only for the creme de la creme. What I like about them, compared to nowadays, is that they are all older and went a long way in their career already. Nowadays I feel like all you have to bring to the table is youth and to show much skin. Talent is not that important since technology can help out where your talent ends. Edit: I know there are a few exceptions - but the music industry changed a lot. And not for the better.
