For me, it was the Bruce and Stevie combo. I remember thinking that this was the best idea in the world, because if I wasn't a fan of certain artists already, I became one.
@@fhogzbarrera5207 it gave me goosebumps too. His voice is so powerful and he was so so hot too 😆 I haven’t listened to that song in many years and I’ve been for some reason listening to it a lot now and I don’t get tired of listening to it especially the BOSS
This was Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones getting everyone who was anyone in the music business at the time to donate their talent on a record where all the proceeds would go to help feed people in Africa.
All the duets and harmonies are spot on. Who'd have though Dionne Warwick and Willie Nelson would sound so good together, or Paul Simon and Kenny Rogers.
The soloists in order: 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 Springstein, Kenny Loggins, Steve Perry, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles. Most of the singers are still alive. Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, Waylon Jennings, Michael Jackson and June Pointer are the only ones deceased as far as I know.
I just found out today that that last long bit of Stevie and Springstreen was because when they were wrapped, Quincy Jones realized they didn't have enough tape for the entire video, and they stayed behind to help out. I think Bruce was already gone but turned around and went back in to help anyway. Stevie is even wearing different clothes than in the rest of the video. The passion, man.
@@suzyq4982 really… Michael was dealt a horrible hand. Exposed to sex and drugs at a single digit age. He loved kids.. but he didn’t LOVE them… people are fucked
Let me tell you something, brother. I'm 60 yrs old. I was there watching MTV the day this video aired back in 1985, and it was awesome seeing all these superstars together, jamming for a great cause. I haven't seen this video in several decades, and this brings back lots of happy memories. I want to thank you, because I never had any children, but seeing your expression on this reaction video makes me feel like a proud father seeing his kid opening presents on Christmas Day for the first time! Thank you for these reaction videos. I'm enjoying them all!
Speaking of Christmas Day: Do they know it's Christmas by Band Aid, which culminated in Live Aid. Aka where Queen amazed the world. Probably the one other time with tons of singers like this, the type who had staying power across the decades.
It was HUGE !! It was so exciting. I listened to it so many times after recording it on a tape from the radio… only got to see the video when I was lucky to catch it on “Friday Night Videos”. I didn’t have MTV, grew up on a farm so no cable just three channels :). I also bought the piano sheet music lol to play it on repeat and imitate every single voice! It’s an instant difference between the 80s and today … I couldn’t just pull up the video online and “watch on repeat” … it was mostly not possible and a huge effort! Made this with all these stars so special … to catch the video and see them all was pure LUCK. At slumber parties we would play it over and over and then put on a performance where we split up the parts and played the part of each musical star. A WONDERFUL and very memorable part of my childhood- this song. Adore your comment about being proud and excited for him while he reacts and recognizes so many people :) just lovely!
LOL Some 35 years later and it still makes me laugh that when they do the shots of the choir, you see all these legendary singers....and Dan Akroyd 😆 My favorite part of the song though is when Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen are bouncing off of each other towards the end, though. Stevie's perfectly silky smooth voice contrasts so well with Bruce's "whiskey poured over gravel" growl. It works perfectly.
The Stevie-Bruce parts gave me goosebumps "back then" and still today. I'm grateful that all these artists gave their time and talent to get together on the SAME day. 💖
This is one that can never be repeated! So many iconic artists together here. Sadly some aren’t with us anymore. This is a treasure & a gift to us all ♥️ talent overload!!!
coco d Hi yes I noticed that, I also love him. I also noticed Dan Aykroyd which surprised me because he wasn’t a singer but he did sing as in The blues brothers. Just so many talented artists together. ✌🏻
WmTRiker Hi, you really nailed it on that! It’s amazing to see them all together performing. We still have some awesome singers but I don’t think they could pull it off with all the legalities & contracts etc. things are so different now than they were then. ✌🏻
Yes we are all one ... but some are much much much richer than everyone else and could wipe out world poverty without it denting their bank balance but instead they sing along in their self congratulatory way 'oh look at us we have given an hour of our time to record this fabulous song to get the poor people to buy the record to end hunger' ... and yet it still goes on ....
@@euronick61 come on youre blaming these artists for that? They are not the scummy faceless greedy soulless corporations and corrupted politicians running this planet
Maybe I commented this before, but did anybody recognize Harry Belafonte in the last row of the choir... He was also one of the GOAT. His daughter also!!! Please respect them!!!
The last two men you didn't recognise singing were James Ingram with the beard, and the legend Ray Charles with the sunglasses & red shirt. You definitely need to do 'Ray Charles - Hit the road Jack on Saturday Live 1996'
TV and radio Worldwide! I’ve been trying to find a video or something where it’s documented online. Since it was in ‘85 though, I’m not having much luck. 😕
We had 4 radios in different parts of our house tuned to different stations when they all played this song...we cranked them all up! When it was over, we went outside, and almost all of our neighbors were out talking about it, too. Amazing.
They literally all came together and recorded this song without practice overnight that's why they were all looking at paper because they hadn't memorized any of it. Super talent
Yup!!!!! We have always been more united than the media leads us to believe. This musically release was MAGIC and EVERYONE supported it and loved it!! Great memories, I remember the day it was released.
Actually was Michael Jackson that convinced then to join... Quincy Jones achieve to make then all be humble and sing just parts of the music and backing vocals...
Except for the song that inspired this song. The original song to raise money for Africa. "Do they know it's Christmas". Link below if you haven't heard it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bjQzJAKxTrE.html
DarkHero Don’t be so insular, mate. It’s a very unattractive quality. If it wasn’t for Bob and Midge this song would never have been thought of, let alone seen the light of day. ☮️
They left the Grammy!s went straight over to do this. They were given their parts and very little rehearsal and were able to achieve this fantastic song .
The 80s was an amazing time for music. My favorite Christmas song is "do they know it's Christmas time" by band aid. It has all the greats and it's an amazing message.
There were so many famous people and some who were use to special treatment. That there was a sign at the entrance to the studio say "check your ego at the door". But they turned out an amazing song.
This was a BIG thing when it came out. Still blesses my heart. People coming together in unity. My God the voices here. So great to see you watch this. ❤🗺❤ There is but one race... the human race.
I can't tell you how moved I was watching your reaction. Im 48. I remember when they did this. And to see someone your age truly appreciate the talent of the musicians and the importance of the cause. BTW they did redid it more recently. Jaime Fox put it together. Has all recent artists in it. It is good as well.
@@joychuasihan12 Not really......Jackson and Ritchie shared the responsibility; In 1985 Richie wrote “We Are the World” with pop icon Michael Jackson to raise money for African famine relief; the song generated some $50 million in donations and received a Grammy for song of the year.
I was just thinking I'm sure the Carpenters would have been there had Karen survived. That voice! I'm just as sure about Elvis and I mean absolutely no disrespect to him but Carpenters were more in my timeframe and Karen was a beast on those drums too. R.I.P. to BOTH! ❤
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 agree with you 100%. I read somewhere, that John Denver very much wanted to be a part of this, but was not asked to join these other great voices. If they had wanted to include all possible great voices at the time, mid-1980s; then, including John Denver would have made perfect sense. It was said by someone close to John Denver, it hurt him the rest of his life not to be asked to be included.
@@kayblock-bourghs8285 Oh, I am so sad to hear this, and never had any idea? Do you know why he was not asked, as I agree with you, he would have been an amazing addition 💓💓💓
@@sandyleewhite It's been quite a while since I read about it. I believe John Denver's management contacted someone, who was arranging for the singers to participate. I think they were told, that his voice & style of music wouldn't fit this song. It's such a shame, because they did include such a variety of singers. To me, even if they didn't give him a solo spot, he certainly should have been with the others for group choral parts.
@@kayblock-bourghs8285 I really don't understand that, if that was their reasoning, because there are Country & Folk singers in this song? It really is a shame though, because John Denver along with Karen Carpenter, have the most organic, natural, and beautiful voices, that I feel would be an amazing addition to any song......RIP John Denver, we miss you, and your golden voice 💖💖💖
We Need A Song For The Stress In This Country/ The World Today! Something That Feel Good And Reminds Us All That We Are All Truly One! Like This Song Did!
No egos, No pretentions, No need to be the center of attention, Just amazing singers at the top of their careers, singing simply, for compassion & love ❤️
I was noticing that the whole video, none of them seem concerned about themselves or singing to impress anyone. If they took modern popular artists and did this, I don't know if they'd be able to put their egos aside.
There were plenty of egos around then too. That's one of the things that made this stand out. You couldn't have put a similar package together for a commercial project at gunpoint.
Don't forget to recognize Quincy Jones, the director and producer of this. His career spans everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. A true talent. Some of those you didn't recognize: Diana Ross, Cindy Lauper, Kim Carnes, Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis, Bob Dylan, Hall and Oats, James Ingram, Al Jarreau. You got a lot of them though
And Cyndi just kills her part. I remember the first time I saw this i was a teenager & I cried from just the magnitude of the artist and the message. Every single singer blew me awayyyy....
I can also watch this video over and over, even after all these years. I love your reaction. I wouldn't mind a repeat reaction from you two years later. Thank you for all your reactions!
That Stevie Wonder / Bruce Springsteen combination is absolutely incredible!! Two very unique and powerful voices combining to create something beautiful. Breathtaking!! Side note: Please take a moment to respect those artists who helped perform this song who are sadly no longer with us. God speed, and thank you for the music!
The duets are all so cool, and on the whole, very different styles of artists. Paul/Kenny, Tina/Billy, Dionne/Willie, Huey/Cyndi/Kim: none of them should really work, but they're all magnificent.
These are the ones you didn’t recognize in order: James Ingram, Diana Ross, Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, Daryl Hall, Huey Lewis, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Carnes & Bob Dylan.
@@ritamcbee He did say "Paul" for Paul Simon. Also, according to WikiPedia, the chorus consisted of (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 and Smokey Robinson.
We were! Watching this I miss those days and realize how far backward we’ve gone and it makes me sad. Everyone was accepted... no matter race, color or creed.
What are you talking about? Not long ago, people were separated by color, use of n word was much more common. I don't see how things are any worse now, just more obvious with the technology today.
@@TheMirixboy Exactly right @dot! Remember they didn't arrest the cops because they saw the film, they arrested cops because we saw the film! Things are and will get better! I still believe in Humanity.
You have to understand this was the night of the Grammy's and after the Grammy's all of these legends went to a studio at the request of Michael , Lionel and or Quincy Jones and made this song that move not only a country but the world. We don't have that today. I'm so glad you and a few others do reactions and experience the music so many of us grew up with . Thank you very much.
That was after American Music Awards ceremony......rest is correct. All night recording song.....and as a part of it we get as well an hour video with Jane Fonda as a presenter of the night recording session. I absolutely love either song and Making of "We are the world". That was truly unique🥰🥰
Easily your best reaction. A year or two ago you wouldn’t of know who any of them were! Great job 👏 The famine in Ethiopia was in 1984 and a charity song was made at Christmas time in the uk called ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Well worth a reaction too. It features lots of British & Irish singers you’ll recognise. As it’s a Christmas song you may want to wait a few months, up to you lol. The USA for Africa song came out in 1985, the same year as Live Aid. I don’t know about the US but here in the uk there have been many different charity songs over the years including 3 other versions of Do They Know It’s Christmas?!
This reaction is officially the greatest reaction i've ever watched on youtube! this genuinely made me so happy to watch, you're amazing man keep it up. BTW they made a remake with newer artists for Haiti, you should check that one out
Your face LIT UP when you saw Michael! That gave me such joy! I love that you knew most of the artists. This song gives me chills today still and your interpretation of it hit the nail on the head. I just subscribed!
This song helped to change the direction of my life back in the early ‘80’s. I’ve spent 30 years living and working in Africa as a humanitarian since that time. I still cry when I hear this song! Thank you for playing!
To be fair, it was one of the fears of the producers, and they warned the artists about it in advance, to leave their ego at the door. Sadly, a very big name refused the collaboration... Prince.
@@daedalron there is some videos of them filming this and they keep having to do some parts over several times and everyone seems very helpful with each other.
I don't know , it's probably been mentioned, but all of this was a UK concept Bob Geldof and Midge Ure got music stars together and sang, DO THEY KNOW ITS CHRISTMAS, then the 2 live concerts from London & Philadelphia grew from this
Michael once said people can recognize him as soon as they see his socks and joked “try taking footage of Springsteen’s socks and see if anyone knows who they belong to.” Well, ain’t that the truth lol
I get chills EVERY TIME I hear this song, and sometimes it brings me to tears. Great musicians❤️❤️❤️. They all look like they are having a great time, so much fun❤️❤️❤️
Imagine being in the house with Jay and not knowing what he is doing. All you hear is him shouting out names in ecstasy, "Oh Michael, yeah Kenny, that's what I'm talking about. Go!!" Etc, etc...🤣🤣🤣
@Gunnery Sgt Hartman ~ 😂🤣 Now, THAT'S a hilarious imagery!! I will be laughing about this the rest of the night 🤣🤣 JayVeeTV is highly entertaining with his reactions, complete with his surprised laughs, expressions and take on what he's hearing. I keep finding myself wanting to suggest songs I think he'd have fun with, but have no clue where/how to suggest anything ~ so I kick back and find my amusement in his reactions to fun songs like these. 😎
@@kaiakreations I just put requests in the comment section and hope Jay will do it if enough people give a thumbs up. He is usually pretty good about doing requests that way, but you have to be patient. Imagine all the requests he gets, then sorting through artists that will probably block his video, editing, plus doing his normal everyday activities. It usually takes a week or so from request dates till the release of the video. Jay notices who his long time subscribers are, who comments often, and if their requests are usually popular and they have a good taste in music. So request away and he should do it. Good luck
I have watched at least 25 Reactions to _We Are the World_ and yours wins the prize for knowing the most singers. The way your eyes and face lit up brought me so much joy. Thank you for doing this Reaction... from a 60-year old grandma who saw the debut on MTV.
@@Andres64B I love Huey. He did a song that I absolutely loved. I haven't heard it forever and I cant think of the name of it now. I hate that! Wait! It was called (If this is it). Loved it.
Huey Lewis & the News were massive in the 80s! • If This Is It • I Want a New Drug • Power of Love • Heart of Rock & Roll • Hip to Be Square • Workin' for a Living • Do You Believe in Love? AND Huey had a cameo in Back to the Future"!
Having watched you for some time, it's cool to see you rattling off the artists names as they came on screen, where once you'd have had no idea who they were.
Everybody that was anything was there. Awful drought in Africa. Devastating. They got together and made this and the other one is 'Do they know it's Christmas" I remember when this came out, and there was Live Aid for to two or three solid days. I didn't sleep
@@sallyphillips9175 my baby daughter said her 1st word that day,,, Individually. She had heard it on Live Aid. Special day,, they don't show the part where everybody's coming into the studio. Bananarama, Paul Young, Duran Duran. You're so right, sweetheart, didn't want to miss a moment.
There was also a Canadian one called Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights with Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, Gordon Lightfoot, Geddy Lee & other lesser Canadian lights.
Quincy Jones wrote, arranged and produced this, with all of the most popular singers at the time. He had only one demand for all of them when they arrived at the studio to make this video: "CHECK YOUR EGO's AT THE DOOR because this is more important than all of us." IOW's no complaints about the size of your parts.
@@stennieville Thanks for the corrections guys, I knew Q produced and arranged it, and he did tell all of the performers to check their egos at the door. I just assumed he wrote it too, but I stand corrected. Thanks for the feedback and correction, lest anyone be misled.
JayveeTV: That was beautiful, man! Your reaction and the song were just soul moving. I was getting the chills from how cool this is, then I heard Stevie Wonder singing like I've never heard before. That brought tears to my eyes. The words needs this in 2020. The United States of America needs this in 2020.
Damn shame you aren't familiar with Stevie Wonder's music: Music of My Mind, Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillngness' First Finale, Songs in the Key of Life, Hotter Than July, In Square Circle. I have all of those on vinyl. (I only ever played them once - and recorded them onto cassette tape so I could enjoy them whenever. I have over 400 albums that I've only played once - including We Are the World.)
On the 23rd October 1984 the BBC news had a report by corresponent Michael Buerk on the developing famine in Ethiopa, following three years of drought and a civil war. Up to seven milliion people were at risk of starvation if nothing was done. Watching the news that evening was Bob Geldof, the lead singer of the Irish punk band the Boomtown Rats. Bob was so moved by the news report and the apparent lack of action by the various affluent economies of the world, that he felt he had to do something. As a musician he thought perhaps he could organise a charity record to raise funds to send food to the millions affected by the famine. With the help of his friend Midge Ure (the lead singer of Scottish pop band Ultravox) Bob bullied and cajoled as many famous pop stars as he could to perform on the record. Being based in the UK and wanting to get the record released asap, Bob and Midge mostly concentrated on rounding up bands based in the UK, with the proviso that anyone who participated gave their time for free. The recording took one day, the 25th November 1984, and the 'super group' was named Band Aid, and the song called Do They Know It's Christmas. Included in the recording were bands and musicians such as Kool & the Gang, Bono from U2, Phil Collins, Banarama, Boy George & Culture Club (Bob famously phoned Boy George, who was in New York at the time, and told him to get his arse onto the next Concorde flight to London), Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, George Michael, Sting, Paul Weller, Status Quo. The single was released on the 3rd December 1984 and went straight to number 1 in the UK. It sold over 2 million copies worldwide. USA For Africa was co-ordinated by Harry Belafonte and Ken Kragen, inspired by the success that Bob and Band Aid had had in the UK, but this time using the cream of American talent at that time. The song We Are The World was recorded on the 21st January 1985, and released on the 7th March 1985. Bob Geldof travelled to Ethiopia to see how the funds raised by Band Aid were being spent, and realised that what had been raised should not be a one-off contribution. So using the same drive, blarney, bullying and downright fibs, he cajoled the biggest bands of the early Eighties to perform in two synchronised concerts to carry-on the fund raising for the millions affected by the famine - one in London and one in Philadelphia, for the first time using multiple satillites to live stream live concerts to virtually every country in the world. Live Aid took place on the 13th July 1985. Bob Geldof has since become an activist for sustainable development to help the poorest in Africa. He has also been given an honorary knighthood by the Queen for his charitable work. The BBC report can be seen here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XYOj_6OYuJc.html It's not an easy watch.
Goosebumps and tears. I love seeing all these guys together, never get tired of this one. JV love watching your reaction to this one, thanks for the joy ❤️
The sheer talent and star power in that room was unparalleled, it’s sad we don’t have those kind of performers today. I prefer Do They Know It’s Christmas and the UK artists but there’s no denying the number of legends on this song.
I remember when the video premiered on MTV. They MASSIVELY promoted it, and it seemed like everybody tuned in to watch ... including me. And yes, this was tied in to Live Aid. At the end of the event in Philadelphia, all the artists who performed that day joined together onstage to sing it. Same with "Do They Know It's Christmas" at the end of the event in London. ETA: That was the late James Ingram after Kenny Rogers, Diana Ross with Michael Jackson, Al Jarreau after Willie Nelson.
How this beautiful song takes me back to my teen years i remember also when it aired on mtv all my friends was at my house and we watched it together I will never forget it thank you so much for the music you listen to and your reactions!!!
The one singer towards the end was the incredible James Ingram. You really need to react to some of his music. He had a soul and a voice beyond compare.
Yes! Personally, I would recommend doing a reaction to his version of "Somewhere Out There" with Linda Ronstadt! ❤️ Not necessarily his biggest hit, of course, but certainly a popular one.
Oh my, Javonne! Your reaction videos are priceless and uplifting! You really know how to appreciate the music of yester-years! Keep pumping them out! God! I appreciate you so much as a 65 years young woman from Montana!
