I actually got to live the greatest MJ fan's dream... I became friends (platonic lol) with Chris Tucker before he was famous - and then he took me to Neverland for 5 days many years later. We were supposed to be working on a screenplay, but we didn't get much work done lol. Background: Went to my first J5 concert at 4 years old, realized his greatness at the Forum in '81, had front row center seats at Dodger Stadium in '84 (God blessed me because even getting tickets to those shows was a crap shoot - and I caught the shirt Michael ripped off of Randy and threw to the crowd), flew home from college in Tennessee TWICE for the Bad tour (had seats in the first 10 rows for what turned out to be his last two full concerts on US soil). AND I KNOW HOW LUCKY I'VE BEEN. Especially because I got to experience the magic of Neverland. It was everything you could ever imagine if you're still in touch with your inner child - and then some; I was exhausted, dirty, and couldn't have enjoyed myself more. I even had my whole arm down the throat of an elephant one morning giving her a can of Mountain Dew. The craziest ish just made perfect sense at Neverland lol. Dude with the elephant also had a baby deer on a leash - I can't make this ish up - and then Chris comes around the corner in full-on Arab gear. So it didn't seem all that weird when Chris - still looking like a sheik - was walking the deer - like it was a dog - on the bridge over the lake lol. And then I got to see MJ be a regular dad. Prince was 5 and Paris was 4, and they were just the sweetest kids (Bigi - Blanket at the time - was an infant the world didn't know about yet). The kids didn't have the full run of the place and Prince duped me into going to the arcade with him without proper permission. MJ wasn't home for the first three days of our stay, but he came home while we were in the arcade - so Prince had some 'splaining to do lol. The kid tried to throw me under the bus, and I LITERALLY watched MJ scolding his kid the way any other dad would 🙂
@@SharpeTech Neverland was a bubble - and I lost touch with reality in just a few days. I can't even imagine how disconnected MJ must have been 😔. At one point when we were in the theater, Chris LITERALLY said, "When we get back to the states... " We were about a 2-3 hour drive away from Los Angeles. Bananas. 🤯
We had heard on the radio that day that Michael was going to be on the Motown 25 special. I too was really looking forward to his performance more than anyone else's. When he came out with his brothers and then did Billie Jean I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. I was already I really big fan but that night in 1983 Michael shot into the stratosphere. Me, my sister, my grandmother and my father watched this on TV. We were all in awe...The next day in school, I went to all boys predominantly white Jesuit Catholic Prep School in Jersey City, the white kids who used to laugh at Mike said to me, "did you see Michael last night. Man he did his thing" Everyone knew I was a huge Michael fan....Thank you for posting this. It made me happy to see another huge fan get excited about The King of Music, not just pop.
That was the deal. Michael told mr Gordy the only way he would perform was if he could have a solo spot with a song off Thriller. which was CBS/Epic records
I love how the audience was literally speechless when he did the moonwalk the second time, they were so shook. Everytime I watch this video there is this magical and historical aura that surrounds it
When I saw this for the first time in 1983, I was 14 years old. I can not believe how fast time passes . Michael 's performance was incredible. I'm very sad that this wonderful time is over. Michael Jackson is one and only greatest singer, dancer and entertainer of all time.He is the king of music and dance.👑 Rip king we miss you.😭 Greetings from germany ( React to more Michael Jackson music,please !!)
Joan, I love this reaction and the insight from you. I can feel your heart & soul in your comments. Yes, Michael was the best. I was 10 years old when this aired. I remember it like it was yesterday. Thank for sharing ♥️
I thought MJ FANGIRL had a 'lock' on the greatest MJ advocate, but I think you got her beat! Michael set the stage for our people, (in general), to really take off on so many other great levels. I don't understand what derailed us, but Michael proved nothing is impossible, IF you know who you are, and where you want to go. I really appreciate you.
I was in my mid-twenties when I saw this because I love Motown music. I don't think I will ever forget this moment. Next to watching The Beatles back in 64 this was the most unbelievable, musical, cultural,World changing moment that can never be eclipsed ever! I never get tired of this performance or the song! I don't think I ever will be. But it does make me sad that he is no longer with us. What a night as you said, to be there to see history being made!
Thanks dear for this great video I miss Michael so much . Nobody will be like him again . It’s funny why Michael always say I love my brothers including Jermaine this is not da first time I hear this tho
*As a huge fan of the Jacksons and of course Michael, I appreciate your commentary. It’s great to get perspective from someone who lived through that and got to see it live. I wasnt born til 91, when “Dangerous” came out so I missed it all. Anyway, I appreciate the video*
I remember asking my mom for one of those knock off red leather jackets, that looked like the one he wore in the Beat It video. After I asked her, I had doubts that I was cool enough to even wear a Michael Jackson jacket, and told her I changed my mind. MJ was so cool, it wasn't even cool to copy him. There was no way you could live up to that, if you tried.
Lovely reaction. I been a fan close on 30+ years and we all know how big this was...it's everything really, what made him come up with the opening dance to Billie Jean? The hair comb etc. Then the lead up dancing to the moonwalk. Then the fact the spin and toe stand never get the recognition it deserves too. These all come together to form the genius of MJ. He was in control of all camera angles in this. He could of sang live but he wasn't allowed to. Yes he was unhappy with his moonwalk and toe stand but he made up for them a minute or so later (repeating them both). We will never see the level of pandemonium this man created before and after this again. He was a superstar already up to this point then went stratespheric.
I remember this night like it was yesterday, I was 8 yrs old as well. I was beyond in love with MJ. I was glued to the TV...not knowing that I was witnessing history, such a magical moment. I couldn't wait to go to school to talk about this with my friends. I miss him greatly 💕This world is worst off without him in it. The world should've cherished him longer, took better care of him💕
The most underrated move in Billie Jean was when he snatched that Mic off the stand without making it fall. People don’t seem to understand how much control he had of that damn microphone. It was apart of him. Like berry Gordy said” never drop it” watch other videos like smooth criminal, dirty Diana and what not and watch him with the mic! You’ll have a new respect for him if you didn’t notice it already
*LITTLE KNOWN FACT: 1. He rehearsed this performance the night prior because he'd spent the majority of time preparing his brothers for their performance. 2. He's wearing his mother's jacket. He wore a tuxedo jacket to the venue but borrowed hers backstage for the show. 3. Billie Jean is the ONLY non-Motown song performed on a show celebrating Motown! - Gangsta!
Thank you so much...such an incredible emotion watching you watching this performance... I felt the same emotion as you! It's part of History and his story! We love you MJ for ever and ever! ❤️❤️❤️
I saw this Performance I believe on a vhs tape but I really remember my reaction when I got one of the History DVDs with the performance alone Along with Thriller short film. Both blew my mind. That kick in the beginning and moonwalk was what got to learn the whole Performance. Me being a dancer and student of it I enjoyed learning the choreography. He was definitely the greatest in the field of entertainment.
Joan I love this video!! Your passion and love for Michael is evident...Would love to see you do a reaction video to the Chris Brown and Usher tributes to MJ!! Keep'em coming my friend.
I can feel your reaction it’s from the heart. MJ is untouchable. That kid reaction at 2:57 is priceless. Can you react to remember the time next? I like how he transition into a jack swing era ;)
The Jackson's stage performance with their signature dance moves line up and that was the first performers to ever do a 30 secs pause w/ a pose, and then go into the next performance song. The Jacksons & Michael dance & singing performance was so very unique back in 1983 Motown 25 TV special was set on fire and that lead Michael Jackson into the Michael Mania for remaining of 1983/1984 Victory Tour era.
Thank you for the upload and your analysis, your positive reaction, your opinion on brilliance and a beautiful human being: Mr. Michael Jackson . Thanks, good afternoon
I was in 6th grade when this was televised and the next day at school everyone was trying to moonwalk. When I first watched this it looked like he was literally floating.
What an incredible reaction video!!! Congratulations, hope you are having success in your Channel. The way you gave us this introduction has no comparison.
Love the quality of the video, videos like this are a great way to connect with the audience, letting them feel a sort of connection with u... don't know if u used a script (like I suggested) but the VO was GREAT keep it up. I plan to leave feedback on all ur videos, for a while btw
I can set up a burner email for advice but not this one as it is connected to my work PC and other things, so it can be monitored by bureau security. I have signed NDA'S and many more things so I can't really take the chance
Great reaction ! The insights that you give that help us to experience what was like to be in the 80s seeing this for the first time. Really cool video.
Great. But it's important to note that Michael Jackson openly acknowledged the great dancers who came before him and inspired him, down to costumes and moves (the Moonwalk was not a new move, per se, but Michael took it to a new level). From Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, to the Ritz Brothers, Fred Astaire, James Brown, Gene Kelly, and certainly Bob Fosse, whose choreography and performance as the Snake in the 1974 movie "The Little Prince" foreshadows many of Michael's moves -- and especially his "Billie Jean" costume. Fosse, in turn, loved Michael and proclaimed him the best dancer since Astaire -- which was saying a lot, in those days. Art and performance evolve, and everyone stands on the shoulders of those who came before. Michael was no different in that way, gifted though he was.
I also remember when that album came out at the time they had those floor stereos with two glass doors and wheels it was a recorder player along with tape decks we would listen that Thriller album while our parents went out to parts and we would dance and sing especially dancing when Thriller came on no one couldn't tell us nothing lol
❤️WOW! Thank You So Much! “Good Art Never Dies!” ❤️MJ!🎶🕯💫 The King 👑 Of Pop🎶💫 And The True Humanitarian❤️ Michael Jackson! ❤️🎶🕯💫👑 I Love MJ From The Bottom Of My Heart!❤️
BTW, it’s not that he couldn’t sing BILLIE JEAN live that day; he could’ve, but he wanted the performance to be absolutely perfect. He obviously sang and danced up a storm to it in countless live shows later on. Plus he just finished singing the J5 segment live. This was more about the first live impression more than anything else; no shade will ever be needed here for that choice. It was the right one.
I've seen that performance countless times but watching it with you made it fresh again. You got a beautiful spirit about it. Didja know that jacket was his mom's? And have you seen the video where Smokey Robinson is producing the medley track? Michael was the only one singing live; the reason he had to share his mic with Jermaine. btw, thank u. I subscribed.
I too and glad I was alive to see the magic of Michael mania unfold in front of my young eyes. I remember everything about this performance he was beyond epic. Michael went from Little Michael of the Jackson 5 to the biggest selling artist of all time. This one performance shot his career into the stratosphere and he never came down. I too remember the next day at school everyone had gone into Michael hysteria Thriller started selling like a million copies a week and Michael was on fire. Little known fact that jacket he wore was his mothers he saw it in her closet that night and loved how it sparkled in the light and the rest is as they say HISTORY!!!!
I try to dance this Billie Jean Performance Motown. It isn't easy.😅 I still try dance to concert-parts, for example Victory Tour Toronto.🎵🎤🎶 It makes very fun. 💖😁
The performance that launched thru the stratosphere i remember seeing this on tv i was about 12 or 13 yo ddnt realize what i was watching i just wanted to hear billie jean lol
I was watching that night, it was MINDBLOWING! It was a Sunday night about 9 something. I am not the biggest MJ fan , was more into Prince at that point. But it was magical!
I actually got to live the greatest MJ fan's dream... I became friends (platonic lol) with Chris Tucker before he was famous - and then he took me to Neverland for 5 days many years later. We were supposed to be working on a screenplay, but we didn't get much work done lol. Background: Went to my first J5 concert at 4 years old, realized his greatness at the Forum in '81, had front row center seats at Dodger Stadium in '84 (God blessed me because even getting tickets to those shows was a crap shoot - and I caught the shirt Michael ripped off of Randy and threw to the crowd), flew home from college in Tennessee TWICE for the Bad tour (had seats in the first 10 rows for what turned out to be his last two full concerts on US soil). AND I KNOW HOW LUCKY I'VE BEEN. Especially because I got to experience the magic of Neverland. It was everything you could ever imagine if you're still in touch with your inner child - and then some; I was exhausted, dirty, and couldn't have enjoyed myself more. I even had my whole arm down the throat of an elephant one morning giving her a can of Mountain Dew. The craziest ish just made perfect sense at Neverland lol. Dude with the elephant also had a baby deer on a leash - I can't make this ish up - and then Chris comes around the corner in full-on Arab gear. So it didn't seem all that weird when Chris - still looking like a sheik - was walking the deer - like it was a dog - on the bridge over the lake lol. And then I got to see MJ be a regular dad. Prince was 5 and Paris was 4, and they were just the sweetest kids (Bigi - Blanket at the time - was an infant the world didn't know about yet). The kids didn't have the full run of the place and Prince duped me into going to the arcade with him without proper permission. MJ wasn't home for the first three days of our stay, but he came home while we were in the arcade - so Prince had some 'splaining to do lol. The kid tried to throw me under the bus, and I LITERALLY watched MJ scolding his kid the way any other dad would 🙂
That’s totally awesome!!!
@@SharpeTech I can give you chapter and verse if you want to hear it all lol
@@SharpeTech Neverland was a bubble - and I lost touch with reality in just a few days. I can't even imagine how disconnected MJ must have been 😔.
At one point when we were in the theater, Chris LITERALLY said, "When we get back to the states... "
We were about a 2-3 hour drive away from Los Angeles. Bananas. 🤯
The moment Michael separated himself from his brothers in this performance was during the loved you saved he spun around and flicked his head back
You are so so right! That one move by himself and the reaction from the crowd ... it’s was all about Michael from that second on🥰
Tito, Jackie, and Marlon were so humble and equally as hardworking as Michael. Especially Jackie he was such a great big brother.
yup
He IS MAGIC!!!!! I FEEL THE POWER!!!!! I LOVE MICHAEL FOREVER!!! 😍😍😍😍🙏
It’s sad to see how many people forgot about him but I will never I cry every time when his birthday comes around
No back up dancers no marching bans no explosive devices all Michael needed was a beat and one mic flawless
+Mark Johnson 🔥🔥🔥
THAT ONE PERFORMANCE LAUCHED THIS MANCHILD INTO THE STRATOSPHERE !!!!, HE IS JUST GIFTED !!.
Still get shivers down the spine 36 years later!
+Ben Jones, yes indeed!
We had heard on the radio that day that Michael was going to be on the Motown 25 special. I too was really looking forward to his performance more than anyone else's. When he came out with his brothers and then did Billie Jean I felt like I had died and gone to heaven. I was already I really big fan but that night in 1983 Michael shot into the stratosphere. Me, my sister, my grandmother and my father watched this on TV. We were all in awe...The next day in school, I went to all boys predominantly white Jesuit Catholic Prep School in Jersey City, the white kids who used to laugh at Mike said to me, "did you see Michael last night. Man he did his thing"
Everyone knew I was a huge Michael fan....Thank you for posting this. It made me happy to see another huge fan get excited about The King of Music, not just pop.
To me, one of the coolest things is that the most remembered notable part of Motown 25 wasn't even a Motown song.
That was the deal. Michael told mr Gordy the only way he would perform was if he could have a solo spot with a song off Thriller. which was CBS/Epic records
That day the whole world was gone crazy!
ro ziko Time stood completely still...
Bananas my friend
That was his Mamas coat out of her closet 😂🥳😍❤❤💯💯
Oh wow!!! Thanks!
i was 9 yrs old watching this live with my family , really enjoyed watching it with you
I love how the audience was literally speechless when he did the moonwalk the second time, they were so shook. Everytime I watch this video there is this magical and historical aura that surrounds it
Mary Villamor yes!!! Magical is a great way to describe it.
I was sixteen and have that performance indelibly etched in my mind forever.
When I saw this for the first time in 1983, I was 14 years old. I can not believe how fast time passes . Michael 's performance was incredible. I'm very sad that this wonderful time is over.
Michael Jackson is one and only greatest singer, dancer and entertainer of all time.He is the king of music and dance.👑 Rip king we miss you.😭 Greetings from germany
( React to more Michael Jackson music,please !!)
“Good Art Never Dies!”
❤️MJ!🎶🕯💫
The King 👑 Of Pop🎶💫 And The True Humanitarian❤️ Michael Jackson!
I love you my angel Michael.....❤❤❤❤😭😭
KING OF POP!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐💐💐💐👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
King of Pop forever!
Joan, I love this reaction and the insight from you. I can feel your heart & soul in your comments. Yes, Michael was the best. I was 10 years old when this aired. I remember it like it was yesterday. Thank for sharing ♥️
I thought MJ FANGIRL had a 'lock' on the greatest MJ advocate, but I think you got her beat! Michael set the stage for our people, (in general), to really take off on so many other great levels. I don't understand what derailed us, but Michael proved nothing is impossible, IF you know who you are, and where you want to go. I really appreciate you.
Thanks you for the video i 💘 mj and i miss him so much it will never be a 👎 mj
I was in my mid-twenties when I saw this because I love Motown music. I don't think I will ever forget this moment. Next to watching The Beatles back in 64 this was the most unbelievable, musical, cultural,World changing moment that can never be eclipsed ever! I never get tired of this performance or the song! I don't think I ever will be. But it does make me sad that he is no longer with us. What a night as you said, to be there to see history being made!
The KING OF POP MJ💜
Michael jackson is the best singer and entartainer of all time ♡
I love MJ to the highest level
My forever crush......
Peace be with you,wherever you are Mike!
Thanks dear for this great video
I miss Michael so much . Nobody will be like him again .
It’s funny why Michael always say I love my brothers including Jermaine this is not da first time I hear this tho
*As a huge fan of the Jacksons and of course Michael, I appreciate your commentary. It’s great to get perspective from someone who lived through that and got to see it live. I wasnt born til 91, when “Dangerous” came out so I missed it all. Anyway, I appreciate the video*
Awesome! I appreciate you too! #RIPMJ
I was about 8 yrs old when Thriller album came out too. Omg, I love being apart of history, the 80's was the memorable decade ever!!!!!
Yes indeed! I love the 80’s!
Love the video Joan!
I remember asking my mom for one of those knock off red leather jackets, that looked like the one he wore in the Beat It video. After I asked her, I had doubts that I was cool enough to even wear a Michael Jackson jacket, and told her I changed my mind. MJ was so cool, it wasn't even cool to copy him. There was no way you could live up to that, if you tried.
Lovely reaction. I been a fan close on 30+ years and we all know how big this was...it's everything really, what made him come up with the opening dance to Billie Jean? The hair comb etc. Then the lead up dancing to the moonwalk. Then the fact the spin and toe stand never get the recognition it deserves too.
These all come together to form the genius of MJ. He was in control of all camera angles in this. He could of sang live but he wasn't allowed to. Yes he was unhappy with his moonwalk and toe stand but he made up for them a minute or so later (repeating them both). We will never see the level of pandemonium this man created before and after this again. He was a superstar already up to this point then went stratespheric.
I remember this night like it was yesterday, I was 8 yrs old as well. I was beyond in love with MJ. I was glued to the TV...not knowing that I was witnessing history, such a magical moment. I couldn't wait to go to school to talk about this with my friends. I miss him greatly 💕This world is worst off without him in it. The world should've cherished him longer, took better care of him💕
K. Scorpio, I couldn’t have said that better myself. 💕❤️💯
@@SharpeTech Thank you! I truly enjoyed your reaction. I hope you do more. Take good care😄
The most underrated move in Billie Jean was when he snatched that Mic off the stand without making it fall. People don’t seem to understand how much control he had of that damn microphone. It was apart of him. Like berry Gordy said” never drop it” watch other videos like smooth criminal, dirty Diana and what not and watch him with the mic! You’ll have a new respect for him if you didn’t notice it already
You’re exactly right! He really did “snatch” it though. 💯🤣
Omg that's my favorite part!!! That mic snatch is more epic than the moonwalk for me.
*LITTLE KNOWN FACT: 1. He rehearsed this performance the night prior because he'd spent the majority of time preparing his brothers for their performance. 2. He's wearing his mother's jacket. He wore a tuxedo jacket to the venue but borrowed hers backstage for the show. 3. Billie Jean is the ONLY non-Motown song performed on a show celebrating Motown! - Gangsta!
Word, Arthur J Evans!!! 🔥🔥
Thank you so much...such an incredible emotion watching you watching this performance...
I felt the same emotion as you! It's part of History and his story!
We love you MJ for ever and ever! ❤️❤️❤️
Awwwww +Annabelle Haristoy! I felt it deeply. Thanks for watching. ❤️
This vid gave me goosebumps. I felt like I was with you experiencing it for the first time. 🥰
I love this Joan, thank you for the beautiful memories of Michael n the Jacksons..I miss him so much 💖💖
Here early to say I love how much you love MJ!
He is magic❤
Beth Brown For sure!
I saw this Performance I believe on a vhs tape but I really remember my reaction when I got one of the History DVDs with the performance alone
Along with Thriller short film. Both blew my mind. That kick in the beginning and moonwalk was what got to learn the whole Performance. Me being a dancer and student of it I enjoyed learning the choreography. He was definitely the greatest in the field of entertainment.
Yes sir. It was certainly groundbreaking for music videos and music/awards shows. 💯
I Love him!! So happy for this!!
Grew up loving Michael. I'm born in 1958 like him. His music is a big part of my life. Gone too soon.😢 RIP MICHAEL.🙏🕊️✌️🌻🌻
Joan I love this video!! Your passion and love for Michael is evident...Would love to see you do a reaction video to the Chris Brown and Usher tributes to MJ!! Keep'em coming my friend.
Teknika Holloman This is true friend! I’ll have to consider that. 💯❤️🔥
Im literally in tears...i didnt watch the live performance when it aired but I AM the biggest Jackson 5 /MJ fan in NC!
Haha! If you didn’t watch it live, then you don’t qualify for biggest fan! 🤣🤪 Just joking. Nice to meet a fellow MJ fan in NC! ❤️
Michael Forever!!!!!!!
I can feel your reaction it’s from the heart. MJ is untouchable. That kid reaction at 2:57 is priceless.
Can you react to remember the time next? I like how he transition into a jack swing era ;)
Bela Jijo I promise, it’s on the list.
The Jackson's stage performance with their signature dance moves line up and that was the first performers to ever do a 30 secs pause w/ a pose, and then go into the next performance song. The Jacksons & Michael dance & singing performance was so very unique back in 1983 Motown 25 TV special was set on fire and that lead Michael Jackson into the Michael Mania for remaining of 1983/1984 Victory Tour era.
I heard that michael could’ve sang billie jean, they were just afraid that the live band wouldn’t be able to play it as the recording
I love it! ❤❤ I'm a huge MJJ fan of NC as well. Lol
Kai Danae Awesome! 👋 👋 👋
Just look at the smile on your face when you started the performance!!! Awesome video!
Yesssss. That’s my Michael ❤️❤️
Love this ❤️ rip Michael
Michael Really said that he wanted a solo spot in Motown 25 for Billie Jean
I'm asking
@@nehemiahmccain yes that was his only request because he did not to do motown 25
Thank you so much for this. Great video. Love from 🇩🇰
Pls react to more MJ’s songs
He is ENERGY!!! SLAY it MICHAEL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
React to his billie jean Bucharest performance in 1992
On deck! That was where the HBO special was filmed. ❤️
Michael Jackson is the king of music
I love your reaction ♥️♥️
Thank you for the upload and your analysis, your positive reaction, your opinion on brilliance and a beautiful human being: Mr. Michael Jackson .
Thanks, good afternoon
I enjoy it so much thank you for your lovely upload. We are looking for more from you:) God bless you.
+Mehtap Özkan, I hear you loud and clear. Thank you so much. ❤️
Me encantó!!! MJ único 👌👌
Who else get's goosebumps watching this??
I was in 6th grade when this was televised and the next day at school everyone was trying to moonwalk. When I first watched this it looked like he was literally floating.
What an incredible reaction video!!!
Congratulations, hope you are having success in your Channel.
The way you gave us this introduction has no comparison.
Mj forever Innocent forever
Love the quality of the video, videos like this are a great way to connect with the audience, letting them feel a sort of connection with u... don't know if u used a script (like I suggested) but the VO was GREAT keep it up. I plan to leave feedback on all ur videos, for a while btw
I didn't email u because if I contact u via my agency I am required to charge u for advice or I could lose my job
I can set up a burner email for advice but not this one as it is connected to my work PC and other things, so it can be monitored by bureau security. I have signed NDA'S and many more things so I can't really take the chance
It was purely from the heart and the brain. I’m truly a MJ fan, so I didn’t have to think about it.
It’s okay. I’ll find my way. ❤️
THE KING
True indeed!
Great reaction ! The insights that you give that help us to experience what was like to be in the 80s seeing this for the first time. Really cool video.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, to have been able to see it at that time was golden.
Love the reaction. Please react to Michael Jackson 1988 full Grammy performance!
Shae, I just might do that! Shoot me your Twitter or IG handle (or subscribe here) so you'll know when I do. 🙂
@@SharpeTech Just subscribed !
Great video Joan. Love from 🇬🇧
Great. But it's important to note that Michael Jackson openly acknowledged the great dancers who came before him and inspired him, down to costumes and moves (the Moonwalk was not a new move, per se, but Michael took it to a new level). From Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, to the Ritz Brothers, Fred Astaire, James Brown, Gene Kelly, and certainly Bob Fosse, whose choreography and performance as the Snake in the 1974 movie "The Little Prince" foreshadows many of Michael's moves -- and especially his "Billie Jean" costume. Fosse, in turn, loved Michael and proclaimed him the best dancer since Astaire -- which was saying a lot, in those days. Art and performance evolve, and everyone stands on the shoulders of those who came before. Michael was no different in that way, gifted though he was.
I also remember when that album came out at the time they had those floor stereos with two glass doors and wheels it was a recorder player along with tape decks we would listen that Thriller album while our parents went out to parts and we would dance and sing especially dancing when Thriller came on no one couldn't tell us nothing lol
Haha! Yes! They were called component systems. Some people had equalizers and receivers to hook up gobs of stuff! Thanks for watching. 🤩
J
You're very welcome, I am a big fan of Michael Jackson, he is and always will be the King of all Kings!!!!
Yesssss
Thank you...i love michael ...im longtime fan too and fan forever and allways till the end of time.from germany
Michael was a genius
You can still he was still practicing to perfect it & make it his own 😇💪🏾🐐
Miss him.
The king that's 4 sure!
Liked your way of presenting the reaction keep up
Thanks so much, Suju!
Yessss
I was pumping gas and had my tv sitting on a chair. It blew me away! I knew they had arrived!
❤️WOW! Thank You So Much!
“Good Art Never Dies!”
❤️MJ!🎶🕯💫
The King 👑 Of Pop🎶💫 And The True Humanitarian❤️ Michael Jackson! ❤️🎶🕯💫👑
I Love MJ From The Bottom Of My Heart!❤️
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BTW, it’s not that he couldn’t sing BILLIE JEAN live that day; he could’ve, but he wanted the performance to be absolutely perfect. He obviously sang and danced up a storm to it in countless live shows later on. Plus he just finished singing the J5 segment live. This was more about the first live impression more than anything else; no shade will ever be needed here for that choice. It was the right one.
When the moment u say u are d biggest fan of my man..i subscribed
I watched, I was 9. ❤️❤️❤️
I'm such a big fan that I know this was filmed March 25 1983 and released May May 16 1983
Yeeeessssssss!
I've seen that performance countless times but watching it with you made it fresh again. You got a beautiful spirit about it. Didja know that jacket was his mom's? And have you seen the video where Smokey Robinson is producing the medley track? Michael was the only one singing live; the reason he had to share his mic with Jermaine. btw, thank u. I subscribed.
Awww 🥰. No! Not about the live part
I can't believe that I've seen this so many times and never caught the Freddie Mercury move. Michael was a big fan of Queen.
I too and glad I was alive to see the magic of Michael mania unfold in front of my young eyes. I remember everything about this performance he was beyond epic. Michael went from Little Michael of the Jackson 5 to the biggest selling artist of all time. This one performance shot his career into the stratosphere and he never came down. I too remember the next day at school everyone had gone into Michael hysteria Thriller started selling like a million copies a week and Michael was on fire. Little known fact that jacket he wore was his mothers he saw it in her closet that night and loved how it sparkled in the light and the rest is as they say HISTORY!!!!
+Jess Champ Wonderful memories! Thanks for watching and leaving your heartfelt comments. 💯❤️🔥
I try to dance this Billie Jean Performance Motown. It isn't easy.😅 I still try dance to concert-parts, for example Victory Tour Toronto.🎵🎤🎶 It makes very fun. 💖😁
The performance that launched thru the stratosphere i remember seeing this on tv i was about 12 or 13 yo ddnt realize what i was watching i just wanted to hear billie jean lol
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I was watching that night, it was MINDBLOWING! It was a Sunday night about 9 something. I am not the biggest MJ fan , was more into Prince at that point. But it was magical!
I like itttt !!!!
The next day after this aired the earth cane to a standstill
You 👌🏻 MJ 🙌🏾🤴🏾
Great to see your reaction :)
This and Temps vs Tops were my favorite parts of this show!
OHH YESS KING OF POP RIP❤️❤️
I loved Randy back in the day! Lol!
I'm a new subscriber. Thank you so much!!
Glad to have you Hannah!