THIS SONG IS HISTORIC!! Africans Reacts to U.S.A.For Africa - We Are the World.. REACTION) 

This is a song the world of today seriously needs to hear again.

I understand your reaction when Cyndi came in. Bruce and Stevie killed it in their duet but as I'm in my 40s now and have listened to this numerous times I've come to realize that Cyndi's part hits different like she put her all into those couple seconds.

From Wikipedia: Following Jackson's death in 2009, Elias Kifle Maraim Beyene, who grew up in Ethiopia and was a beneficiary of the aid provided by the single, related: I won't ever forget Michael Jackson because his contribution to the song We are the World had a very significant effect on my life. I am 50 now but 25 years ago I was living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which at that time was suffering from a long drought and famine. It was a terrible situation. Lots of people became sick and many more died. Around one million people in all were killed by the famine. In 1984 Michael Jackson, along with a number of other leading musicians, made the song We are the World to raise money for Africa. We received a lot of aid from the world and I was one of those who directly benefitted from it. The wheat flour that was distributed to the famine victims was different to the usual cereal we bought at the market. We baked a special bread from it. The local people named the bread after the great artist and it became known as Michael Bread. It was soft and delicious. When you have been through such hard times you never forget events like this. If you speak to anyone who was in Addis Ababa at that time they will all know what Michael Bread is and I know I will remember it for the rest of my life.[70]

Cyndi Lauper rocked her part!

Its a beautiful thing when people come together regardless of race.

This was a fundraiser for a prolonged famine in Africa - I remember at the time the news was all about how every one of those superstars left their ego at the door to come together for this cause. We need this kind of unity today.

This song encompasses the 80s kids. We talked about world issues amongst ourselves all the time.

This was put together, filmed and completed in record time. *"EVERYONE was told to leave their ego at the door!!"* Many came IMMEDIATELY after an Awards Show! Some flew in on private jets! The list of people was enormous and wasn't just singers, but actors as well. Example, Dan Aykroyd from the Ghostbusters Movies and The Blues Brothers 🍿🎥 and many other great movies.

When this song came out, it was a virtue to be empathetic, people strove for unity and understanding. Tolerance was a virtue. Nazis were bad narcissism was bad. We were in a better, healthier place. It's really sad how far humanity had fallen

Every artist in this had a gold record. These are the biggest stars that existed then.

The legend Harry Bellefonte was at the back of the choir. Rumor has it, this was HIS idea. And then Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote the lyrics. And that's the great Quincy Jones conducting. All of these artists were legends in their genres

As long as people continue to react like the two of you, the world is not lost. Do something to ensure that your children still have a future. Does it better than us.

This was back when artists actually put heart behind their motive. I'd bet they couldn't and wouldn't do this nowadays. Artists are about the all mighty dollar now. Glad you enjoyed the montage of artists of my childhood. It was truly a special moment in history for a special cause. ❤

They raised almost 100 million dollars.

Cindy is superb here, also Stevie in that high register, wow. Ray pulls it all together. Can understand why you would be crying, it certainly still gives me goose bumps after all these years

❤ Here is the complete list of all the artists! * Lionel Richie 0:25 * Stevie Wonder 0:32 * Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel) 0:42 * Kenny Rogers 0:54 * James Ingram 0:59 * Tina Turner 1:05 * Billy Joel 1:12 * Michael Jackson 1:18 * Diana Ross 1:32 * Dionne Warwick 1:48 * Willie Nelson 2:02 * Al Jarreau 2:08 * Bruce Springsteen 2:14 * Kenny Loggins (former Loggins & Messina) 2:21 * Steve Perry (Journey) 2:27 * Daryl Hall (Daryl Hall & John Oates) 2:35 * Michael Jackson 2:41 * Huey Lewis (Huey Lewis and The News) 2:48 * Cyndi Lauper 2:53 * Kim Carnes 3:01 * Bob Dylan 3:48 * Ray Charles 4:41 * Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen 4:53 * Bruce Springsteen 5:31 * James Ingram 6:13 * Ray Charles 6:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically): Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac) Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis and the News) Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis and the News) Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson (Huey Lewis and the News) Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis and the News) Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis and the News) Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates (Daryl Hall & 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 Quincy Jones -- conductor

This song makes us all cry! Raised lots of money for Ethiopia! Praise the Father!

This was a great moment of caring heard throughout the world. Outside of poilitcs, I will always support African people trying to give ther kids the basics: Food, family love, and education. We love and respect the great African people for their strength and many contributions to the world, in spite of adversity. All good Americans extend our good wishes to you, my frineds.

I saw this clip live, but when I saw you crying, my tears fell together

We who live in this era of big names in music are saddened by the musical poverty of today. We were happy and we knew. From Brazil

Such a beautiful reaction to one of the most important songs in music history, its really timeless and the fact it still has the same power as it did in 1985 says alot and about the world today. Thank you Lionel Richie & Michael Jackson , may you rest peacefully, for writing We Are the World. God bless

Your reaction is precious. 😢 this song is about 40 years old

Music is the mirror to the soul. Ladies, that was a lovely reaction .Musicians in the 70's up through 1985 never considered the color of the artists they worked with. All that mattered was what we could bring to the table. Were we reliable, creative and a positive influence on the music we would make. Todays over analyzed and scrutinized race quotas would have been an anathema to the vibe most artists of that period were creating. I know, I was there. The whole was always greater than the sum of the parts. RNB

Stevie Wonder went to the Michigan School for the Blind with my cousin in Lansing Michigan. But I never met him. I was just a little kid at the time. I vote for Stevie Wonder as best performance in this video.

Lately I've been watching so many react videos to We Are The World, and I am convinced that my childhood preferences were right. For me, aside from MJ, Cyndi Lauper is the standout in this song. She gives the song so much life and meaning! You can't possibly doubt she means every single word. I find myself literally waiting for the moment she brightens the stage, every single time. That said, as time moves on I grow to love the back and forth between Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Wonder. It's so balanced and perfect when either could have gone diva at any point. But their voices and tones stand out, yet blend beautifully. It's stunning how I still notice new things in this song after so, so many re-listens.

The purpose of charity behind this was relief for the famine in Africa . All of the singers and extras without solos were all superstars in their own way. Most were mujsicians a nd singers. It is astounding that people don't know, even in USA, who many of these people were, like Paul Simon. They only know Michael Jackson and a few others. The short white lady with the colorful hair who sang high notes is Cindy Lauper, who just turned 70 years old this year! It's been 38 years...Tina Turner is in this, she just passed away this year. To me this is the USA's finest moment, not wars...they left their egos at the door to help the starving. You don't see this anymore....

I cry every time I've heard or watched this song/video... since it first came out. Just the purpose of it being made is enormously important to me. Cyndi Lauper, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springstien always bring me to tears on this song. This whole project idea came from Harry Bellafonte. He'd spoken with Quincy Jones and the wheels started turning. We Are The World is the final result.

I remember when this came out. I was 19 at the time.

This song gave me the desire and set me on the path to work for a short time installing 200 ft. wells in Liberia, Africa.

This was an amazing time to be alive. Yes the world had problems but there was so much more acceptance and love. This song is such a perfect example of why my generation today shakes our headwhen we jear systemic racism. All races and both genders united to raise awareness and aid to those starving in africa. I LOVED YOUR REACTION God bless you both

My children use to ask me many questions about these talented musicians who sàng this strong touching song.

The song was made to bring awareness and get money to help Africa battle the aids epidemic. They have raised over 135 million to date! Great song! Great reaction, you had me tearing up..

That cry shows a beautiful young lady.

La mejor canción.dl.mundo y gracias a michael❤❤

Beautifuk reaction, This song continues to matter and touch the soul.

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Mother Africa ❤

It is still very powerful today.

Where you live and where you walk, a kind word,a smile and an open heart can make the world a better place for everyone.

É lindo ver elas reagindo algo que ajudaram seu povo 🥰 o coração fica quente só de ver e ouvir com elas 🥰

JUST..INCREDIBLE!!😍😍

after the UK-based group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, the musician and activist Harry Belafonte began to think about an American benefit single for African famine relief. He enlisted fundraiser Ken Kragen to help bring the vision to reality. The duo contacted several musicians, and enlisted Jackson and Richie to write the song; they completed the writing seven weeks after the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", and only one night before "We Are the World"'s first recording session, on January 21, 1985. The historic event brought together some of the era's best-known musicians.

Such a beautiful Reaction. I truly wanna give you a Hug. ❤❤

And this was NOT the government nor politicians but the people of U.S came together for this cause. RIP the great artist who passed on, and STILL LONG LIVE AND PEACE TO AFRICA.😊❤

J’ai pleuré avec vous 😢 Cette chanson est la plus belle chanson que je connaisse 👑 💝❤️✨

Thanks Ladies. These are some of the Artists I grew up listening to. Seems like just y'day. 😍

I know right now there's a lot of turmoil in Africa right now, when it's comes to France and the US. I just want the people of Africa to know, please don't judge us based by our corrupt government. The majority of citizens are with you for your independence. God bless the us and God bless the people of Africa.

Merci

Beautiful reaction ❤❤❤❤❤

On the morning of April 5, 1985 (Good Friday of that year) at 3:50 pm GMT, over 8,000 radio stations simultaneously broadcast the song around the world. As the song was broadcast, hundreds of people sang along on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York. We Are the World" raise more than $80 million ($222 million today) for humanitarian aid in Africa and the United States.

Before entering the studio, Quincy Jones famously placed a sign near the entrance, “leave your egos at the door.” With such a star studded lineup, ego management becomes a factor. This was an event to raise money for the famine and disease relief in Africa after all. This sign was a reminder to keep your ego in check. *_Leave Your Ego at the Door_*

This song unites people of every colour positive vibes and emotions of love for everyone on this great planet

Linda. Reacción. Lindas. Mujeres. Hermosas. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱💪💪💪👍👍👍👋🇨🇱🇨🇱💪💪

Great reaction, girls.

This is a beautiful song and you two are gorgeous.

Make Earth 80s Again

You were not aware of the immense size and triumph of the song "We Are the World." Renowned American singers participated, and the global audience became aware of the necessity to assist the people in Africa, particularly Ethiopia, which was the focal point for aid. La Toya Jackson, The Pointer Sisters, and Harry Belafonte were among the attendees. I was a young teenager when this song was unveiled, and it gained universal acclaim as the anthem for worldwide hunger and famine. To be honest, I am consistently moved whenever I listen to this song.

You are both awsomely beautiful, happy and healthy . Enjoy life , love ya !

Your reaction was so beautiful...I can feel your beautiful heart as it pours out of your eyes down your face...

Just love when youngins finally hear our music..............

U girls really know how to make people cry 😭🤍👑

Everyone needs to see your reaction to this song, & what the caring & the words mean to you. I think it would make people look beyond themselves, & realize the world is a big place, & that there are people we need to help EVERYWHERE. Thank you.

Beautiful reaction

When they premiered this fundraiser they also had celebrities answering the phones to take donations. The world came together to help aid the children of Africa who were suffering from famine. I remember this well. These artist span different eras and genres. They were told to leave their egos at the door and they did. I believe Michael and Lionel wrote the song. It was redone to help with the tragedy in Haiti following a natural disaster.

We must come together all of us , we are under attack all of humanity needs to unite and become a family again , love you both from the uk xx

When this song came out no one look at color of skin we all looked at the heart

Great reaction ladies ❤️🙏🏻🫶🏻

This would never happen today, all these superstars in one room putting their egos aside for someone else...

AFRICA, The cradle of humanity....Love from Pennsylvania, USA

I remember when they did that. All the money went to help children in Africa.

ella se lloro toda la cancion .. la amo

Hawaiians love Africa Yessah!!!!🤙

Famine was almost everywhere and today it's almost nowhere. The world will never be perfect, but it feels good to know there aren't millions dying today, like there were then.

Now watch " do they know it's Christmas" by band aid

First, Quincy Jones is a genius. Second, back then there were problems with racism, of course. But we were making good progress. Better than generations before. We were moving forward with coming together. Again, there was much progress to be make, but we were improving. Then. The newer generations came along and trashed that progress. We’ve gone backward. The two newest generations stoked fire and told each group hated the other with a passion. Now there’s more problems than back when this song and video came out. Unfortunately, I don’t see that progress coming back for a long time. It’s going to take generations to move forward again, just to get where we were with Gen X had gotten us.

The girl in maroon shirt knows how to appreciate. You're so beautiful as well

Such a once in a lifetime masterpiece. 🤙

You ladies are so beautiful

CYNDI LAUPER❤❤😊😊 😮wow

This is what the world used to be like.

I remember, when this song and "Do they know it's Christmas" came out (which is the UK version of USA for Africa), I was about 12 years old. And for 6 months, all I did was put my allowance towards buying singles of the songs because I wanted to help. I think I must have bought like 5 singles of each song

Your heartwarming reaction touched me. We are one. Best wishes from Germany

You two are some beautiful African queens and I loved both of your reactions ❤

Greetings. Very nice reaction. It is a song that was made with love to help others and to see that quality of artists together was amazing.

You girls are beautiful. Someone needs to do a reaction of your reaction. Made me smile the whole time 🩵

Sad to watch the talent that has come and gone in that video. Wish they would make a new version.

The famine in Ethiopia and other areas of Africa was astonishing, 44 participants and raised some 75 million $ in aid.

So many singers lost since then, or aged so many year. 38 years. The other video for Haiti (after the earthquake) was good also.

Seems Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson everyone really perks up and gets super excited. I love it

You think what this song was about back then; but what it means in todays world with the way we all are right now.

I still have the record album!❤😊

This song is a powerful message for all of us, especially during these times. Looking at these artists, we see three very important messages... firstly, there is no such thing as racial, religious or national division... secondly, music is a very powerful force and can unite humanity like nothing else... thirdly, everyone has power changing the world, so if everyone realizes that an individual has the power to change, it will turn out that you are no longer alone in these changes... that the whole world is changing. Unfortunately, we are taught obedience from childhood, so a small group in our minds has great power and this means that we do not try to change anything because this group said that we cannot do so. I would just like to point out that all revolutions, all changes of rulers and governments took place as a result of the unity of ordinary people like me and you. Let's not be afraid to change, let's not be afraid to fight for our neighbors and for peace... but let's not fight for it with ourselves and with those who tell us that our neighbors are the enemy... because they are our enemies, not ourselves.

😢 I miss michael

it was to feed the children ans families in Africa.

I believe that those who shed tears over this masterpiece are truly kind at heart❤

It is important to spread this throughout the world!🌏

Great reaction girls. Godspeed to you.

We need a song for TODAY, we really do.

Your tears can be felt...great reaction!

This is so spectacular. I love this song so very much. I love your reactions!