We Are The World - U.S.A for Africa (35th Anniversary Tribute) ONE GUY, 21 VOICES

We Are The World celebrates its 35th Anniversary in 2020. It was recorded in January 1985 and released in March of the same year. Produced by Quincy Jones with primary composition work by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. In this video you can hear me do all 21 voices with 0% Autotune -

Soloists

0:00 Intro
0:27 Lionel Richie
0:39 Stevie Wonder
0:43 Paul Simon
0:54 Kenny Rogers
1:00 James Ingram
1:07 Tina Turner
1:13 Billy Joel
1:20 Michael Jackson
1:33 Diana Ross
1:49 Dionne Warwick
1:57 Willie Nelson
2:09 Al Jarreau
2:15 Bruce Springsteen
2:22 Kenny Loggins
2:28 Steve Perry
2:36 Daryl Hall
2:43 Michael Jackson (Again)
2:49 Huey Lewis
2:54 Cyndi Lauper
3:02 Kim Carnes
3:10 Quincy Jones
3:48 Bob Dylan
4:26 Ray Charles
4:55 Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen
6:13 James Ingram and Ray Charles

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
Bette Midler
John Oates
Jeffrey Osborne
The Pointer Sisters
Smokey Robinson

Instrument players

John Barnes – keyboards & arrangement
David Paich – synthesizers
Michael Boddicker – synthesizers, programming
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Louis Johnson – synth bass
Michael Omartian – keyboards
Greg Phillinganes – keyboards
John Robinson – drums

Lyrics:

There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
Oh, there's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one, yeah, yeah, yeah
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and mee
We are the world (are the world)
We are the children (are the children)
We are the ones who'll make a brighter day, so let's start giving (so let's start giving)
There is a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, let me hear you!
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (said we are the children)
We are the ones who'll make a brighter day so let start giving (so let's start giving)
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me, come on now, let me hear you
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones who'll make a brighter day so let's start giving (so let's start giving)
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me, yeah
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones who'll make a brighter day so let's start giving (so let's start giving)
There's a choice we're making
And we're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world (are the world)
We are the children (are the children)
We are the ones who'll make a brighter day so let's start giving (so let's start giving)
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world, we are the world (are the world)
We are the children, yes sir (are the children)
We are the ones that make a brighter day so let's start giving (so let's start giving)
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me, ooh-hoo!
We are the world (dear God) (are the world)
We are the children (are the children)
We are the ones that make a brighter day so let's start giving (all right, can you hear what I'm saying?)
There's a choice we're making, we're saving our own lives

#WeAreTheWorld #USAForAfrica #OneGuy21Voices

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[enriquevoltaireflores]

How he did the Tina Turner part was simply amazing

[judith]

When a guy sings the female parts just as well as the original singers, you know he's beyond talented.

[sharinatavarez]

OMG Stevie Wonder and Steve Perry, just beautiful.

[taminascales]

When he did Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder’s mannerisms I was floored. He’s amazingly talented!!

[JCAlmeidaMusic]

0:27 Lionel Richie
0:39 Stevie Wonder
0:43 Paul Simon
0:54 Kenny Rogers
1:00 James Ingram
1:07 Tina Turner
1:13 Billy Joel
1:20 Michael Jackson
1:33 Diana Ross
1:49 Dionne Warwick
1:57 Willie Nelson
2:09 Al Jarreau
2:15 Bruce Springsteen
2:22 Kenny Loggins
2:28 Steve Perry
2:36 Daryl Hall
2:43 Michael Jackson (Again)
2:49 Huey Lewis
2:54 Cyndi Lauper
3:02 Kim Carnes
3:10 Quincy Jones
3:48 Bob Dylan
4:26 Ray Charles
4:55 Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen
6:13 James Ingram and Ray Charles

[Avlimusic]

It's insane how well you studied the nuances of each of the vocalists. Way to go this is amazing!!!

[bradbywater]

Dude your MJ and Stevie Wonder we’re on point! Even your Cyndi Lauper was amazing. You’re incredibly talented!!

[mattgoldberg]

I just saw the Netflix doc about the making of "We Are the World" and you, sir, are remarkably talented. From Cyndi Lauper to Bruce, to Stevie, MJ, Dylan, Ray, etc...even slightly "lesser-known" artists like Kenny Loggins and James Ingram, you nail every single one.

[leeconverse]

I’ve watched this about 15 times. I’m 64 years old and I grew up listening to and watching these singers perform so I know their voices and their mannerisms very well. The detail and the artistry in your imitations are staggering in accuracy. You are very good. I hope you get the recognition and success that you deserve. I really enjoy your videos.

[mervinpineda]

Nobody says nothing about the fantastic solo part of Stevie wonder. Oh god! You kill it

[valrikorosito]

He is extremely gifted. That is raw talent. Fantastic❤❤

[Gabitza]

Not only did you mimic their voice so well, but their mannerisms, too. Incredible talent!

[christinaspasaro]

Im 52 years old. I grew up listening to all these wonderful singers. I have to say you were spot on with every single one of them. U have a special gift. U will be recognized one day.

[ernesttuma]

Omg this boy is more than great. He needs an award and someone to sign him up

[dancoleman]

That's a four chair turn from me. One of the greatest, most powerful songs ever written in our generation. God bless you for your fantastic performance. You're making a difference.

[briany]

This was one of the GREATEST moment in music history in my mind. I was about to graduate from high school when this song came out.... I love this This song always makes me cry whenever I hear...

[jwdonnel]

lol, this made me bust out laughing. Not because I think he's bad, far from it. His facial expressions for each part were so spot on it was hilarious. Nothing but respect.

[princessperfect_]

As someone who has watched the original We Are the World video countless times, this was such a fun thing to see! You nailed all the vocals along with all of the impersonations of the singers- well done!

[nelsonjoaquim]

This is actually brilliant. Best Bob Dylan imitation ever!! And hitting those Stevie Wonder high notes is no joke! Well well done 👍