WHERE IS IT FROM?| FIRST TIME HEARING Rockwell - Somebody's Watching ME REACTION
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- WHERE IS IT FROM?| FIRST TIME HEARING Rockwell - Somebody's Watching ME REACTION
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Kennedy Gordy, aka Rockwell, and Michael Jackson grew up together and were friends. He asked Mike to sing the hook and he said absolutely. Jermaine is also singing the background.
Kennedy wouldn’t be related to Barry Gordy would he?
@@thewiseoldherper7047 Yes, he is Berry's son.
@@caperboy1169 Rockwell wrote the song
@@caperboy1169 Tito wrote it
Rockwell originally sang background with Michael, but they ended up just keeping Michael’s vocals.
Michael's backing vocals pushed this song to the top.
Michael i believe has writer credits for this song, but there didnt want he to sing this song.
You mean the chorus vocals?
@@paulhall4572 I'm old enough to remember this, he couldnt and didnt want to put his name on this, as some of the vocals, as Michaels record company threatened to sue him, as Rockwell was on a different label
Michael Jackson singing the chorus!!!! Love this song!!!
...which, without him, nobody would've probably ever heard this song.
@@NoName-fx9zi which is is sad since it’s such a banger
And he refused to take any credit so his friend could get the recognition
Morris Day remade this for the Eddie Murphy movie "The Haunted Mansion". That is Michael Jackson singing the chorus and Jermaine is on background vocals. At the time, Jermaine was married to Rockwell's sister Hazel Gordy. Rockwell had another Top 10 hit on the R&B chart called "Obscene Phone Caller", which is on the same album as this track.
I totally forgot about that in the movie! Thx for reminding me 💙
I'm glad I read your comment cause you pretty much nailed it everything I was gonna say
Oh shit. I had no idea that Rockwell was Berry Gordy's son. That's crazy.
Michael did background vocals, while Jermaine did additional vocals.
@@julieford8788 nobody's checking for Morris Day
Rockwell is Berry Gordy’s (Motown founder) son. And yep that’s Michael Jackson singing the chorus. Great 80s song.
Everything that Michael tushes turn to gold.
Im surprised that it took so long for Michael Jackson. His voice is so Iconic and he sounds like no one else! Rockwell had him and his brother Jermaine sing background vocals for this song.
Motown founder, Berry Gordy's son.....and Michael Jackson is singing the hook and background vocals
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Exactly
U will love song centepead by mj sister rebbie Jackson produce by mj
…because Rockwell could’t sing worth a crap…
Rockwell was the son of Motown legend Barry Gordy. MJ used to be on Motown and knew Rockwell growing up.
Rockwell was a one hit wonder. And Michael Jackson singing the chorus is what makes it good lol
"did you hear that "hee hee" at the end?". case closed! hahahahaha love it
This is such a fun song! Michael Jackson really added the magic.
Funny story:
My neighbor played this super loud as my brother walked by their house after school when I wasn't with him. It freaked him out, & it was hilarious 😂
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You nailed it Amber! That was Michael Jackson in the chorus!! Back before his eccentricities started to haunt his public image... A classic "creepy" 80's song that should be played at every Halloween party!! Oh and the video is genius!! I rarely liked 80's videos as so many them never matched how I "felt" the lyrics of the song portrayed (and lyrics were often included in cassette tapes as well as some DVD's later on). I'm glad you both rocked out and enjoyed this song!!
More like the media haunting his public image
Yea we should keep our kids out his bed..our fault!!!!
Plenty of evidence out there proving his innocence. But yes it’s much easier to believe established lies than doing an hour of research.
@@glamourisbest no lies spoken do your own research...everything I said he admitted too ...it's just not normal to sleep with other people kids is it .all I'm saying I love his music so chill
I’m always calm and chill. My point was regarding the narrative around his character. It’s one thing for him to say that and it’s another thing to assume he’s a sexual predator because of his statements ( which most people do) .
No harm or malice meant here. I truly hope you have a wonderful day!
Michael Jackson indeed, along with Jermaine Jackson during the chorus. This was your typical 80s type of pop song with all the latest 80s keyboard sounds.
I love it, Amber! You nailed. I’m proud of us Michael Jackson fans. We know his voice! I love this song. It’s been everywhere. Commercials, TV, Movies, Skateboarding videos, probably video games.
That was indeed Michael, along with Jermaine, Jackson! They were long time friends of the singer. And yes, you've probably heard this song in Halloween commercials, as it's fun spooky, not scary. If you liked this song (and I don't know anyone who doesn't), you should check out "Amadeus" by Falco. Another very unique sound and singer.
Rock Me Amadeus is one of my favorite songs I was listening to it yesterday on repeat
That song reminds me of another favorite from the 80's.."Misled" by Kool & The Gang. I keep waiting for someone to react to it. Such a great groove!💙
Yes!! Misled is AWESOME!! That would be great to see J and Amber react to Misled!! 😎❤👍🙏
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MISLED is not the most popular Kool and the Gang song, but it’s my favorite.
The album, Emergency, also has sentimental value to me… when I was about 11 or 12 years old, my family found ourselves without a house to live in and we lived with my grandparents for awhile. My grandfather bought me that cassette and enclosed a note to “stay kool in an emergency”. I wish I still had that note… I was too young at the time to know what it, and he, would mean later in life.
Mislead is a great song
YES!
Yup ! Suggested this one before myself. Looooved that song so much.
I always thought Rockwell sounded like Michael Jackson. Thanks to this comments section, now I know that it really IS Michael on the chorus. Thanks, guys. 🙂
Same here, my friend.
Between _This_ , "She Blinded Me With Science." and "Thriller" the 80s had some of the funnest novelty songs ever.
Even add “Rumors” to this list!
This song sounds like Thomas Dolby does it not?
Yes! re. "Rumors." (Susan & her camisole !)
and yeah, there _Is_ a bit of Dolby flavor to it.
Taco too, Puttin on the Ritz
What about all the Weird Al songs?
This song always makes me smile. It is so fun and I still love it
We all went crazy 🤪 for this, when it 1st came out 1984.. Yes Amber , its definitely MJ singing the chorus. ❤🎵🎙
I always thought of this song as the anti-"Thriller" or campy-"Thriller". ❤️ Still randomly break out singing this one at silly times.
"Somebody's Watching Me" is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. Rockwell's debut single release, the song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals).
I'm getting George Orwell vibes with this song now.
Rockwell
Rockwell's debut single release, the song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals).
The instrument J's hearing sounds like a Keytar, which was immensely popular in the 80's. It was a smallish keyboard that was worn over the shoulder like a guitar (a keyboard guitar, or keytar.)
Everyone who heard this song upon it’s release knew it was Michael Jackson. Way to go Amber. Rockwell is Berry Gordy’s son. Berry Gordy of course was the founder of Motown Records. I don’t need to tell you the history and influence this man had on the music industry. The family definitely has an interesting history.
One of the greatest one-hit wonders of all time!!
Hilarious song!!! 80s music puts Amber in rare form.
she says she's a hippie, but nobody breaks out an 80s robot quite like Amber. 😁
@@dipsydoodle7988 agreed
80's music always puts me in a good mood
It's not every artist that can get their childhood best friend to do the hook on their song... and that childhood friend being the greatest music artist to bless radio and screen, Michael Jackson.
If you want another Rockwell song, "Peeping Tom" on his dad's "Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon" Soundtrack.
Yall should check out the Movie Berry Gody's "The Last Dragon" .. Bruce LeRoy & Sho'Nuff
Rockwell was a one-hit-wonder! He is the son in Motown founder, Berry Gordy! Michael Jackson’s singing the hook so it was a guaranteed hit! ❤️❤️
Knife is another hit of Rockwell too Gina,in 1984 a hit here in Suriname.
One of the best Halloween songs... this was always played at the Halloween discos with the ghostbusters theme and thriller...
Another good song and video from the MTV days!! This song kinda goes with Who Can It Be Now? ... Men At Work .
"Somebody's Watching Me" is a song recorded by American singer Rockwell, released by the Motown label in 1984, as the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. Rockwell's debut single release, the song features guest vocals by brothers Michael Jackson (in the chorus) and Jermaine Jackson (additional backing vocals). Rockwell is a son of Motown CEO Berry Gordy. At the time of the recording, Rockwell was estranged from his father and living with Ray Singleton, his father's ex-wife and the mother of his older half-brother, Kerry Gordy. Singleton served as executive producer on the project and would occasionally play some demo tracks to Berry. The elder Gordy was less than enthusiastic about Rockwell's music until he heard the single with Michael Jackson's familiar voice featuring prominently on background vocals.
It does sound really spooky…..plus he has a British accent… we thought it was hilarious
Actually I've always heard Michael did it as a favor for Barry
Only Michael does the backing vocals
@@andreadeamon6419 Jermaine sings background also “Oh Oh Oh”
@@andreadeamon6419 Jackson was contractually forced to sing on this crap.
Ahh more 80's music video theatre. Such a fun time to be a part of. It's already been mentioned in comments, about MJ. Great reaction. :)
Yes! That is Micheal Jackson’s voice . He helped produce this song. 🙂🎶. Another good one for you to check is , Split Enz, I Got You
I Got You is one of my favorite 80s songs.
Must be a Kiwi
A song I haven't heard since the 1980s, Split Enz, History Repeats
Noooooo she'll be hooked for life!!
Yes, as others have said, it is Michael Jackson on the backing vocal part. Rockwell, was a Motown artist, and also Berry Gordy Jnr's son.
I remember watching this video when I was still young enough for this video to scare the crap out of me.lol it kinda still does. love the song! It was so unique ❤️ I can never get enough synths and other unique 80's beats
Thank you for reacting to this gem of a song! Berry Gordy Sr. told Jr. that the song was not a hit. Rockwell took the song to his friends (the Jackson 5) and Michael sang the hook, Jermaine (Rockwell's then brother-in-law played the bass). Maybe Randy played the keyboards, and Tito played guitar...not sure about that...but Mike & Jermaine for sure contributed to the song. Rockwell is still proud of their efforts on this cut.
Ahhhh... the era of early 80s break-dancing, parachute pants, and egregious amounts of men's hair products. Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" and Art of Noise's "Beat Box" are still the kings of that scene. You should do a reaction video to Art of Noise (a wholly underrated and uber-influential band).
Yes! Close to the Edit has such a strange unique video as well. Love Art of Noise!
Great ear, Amber! I was waiting for you to recognize Michael Jackson singing the chorus! When your dad is Berry Gordy, Jr., it's amazing who you can get as a back-up singer!
Me watching the Rob Squad struggle to recognize MJ's voice.
Rockwell is a one-hit-wonder. This was only a hit because of Michael's vocals.
If it had been a shity song it probably it would'nt have been a hit even with MJ. So the catchy hook definitely made a difference!
When this came out we already loved MJ and his stuff, then this song came out and we were ya it MJ singing the part we all went OH it MJ AGAIN :)
"Knife" is another great song by Rockwell
Finally getting to this one! Told you there were *two* surprises here! lol! Michael and Jermaine's vocals helped make this a hit.
Always loved this song and Micheal Jackson of course in the background of course you can't go wrong ❣️
You can definitely tell that’s Michael Jackson doing the background vocals. It was used in some Geico ads
This was huge when I was a kid at the skating rink.
OMG!! I've only every really heard this around Halloween. Haha. It goes on my playlist every year! Loved the reaction!!!
that's Michael Jackson singing the background vocals
I was waiting for them to realize it was MJ singing background.
Ok, now y’all have to listen to Oran “Juice” Jones - The Rain 🌧
no other artist dominated the 80s music scene like mj did! can you imagine every single time you turn on the radio you hear mj? and the commerical you're thinking of is geico :) they used a variation of this song.
Imagine being at the dance club, 3 or 4 drinks in, and this song comes on...memories!!
You two have to react to Funkadelic "One Nation Under A Groove" it was a serious party starter.
I’ve always loved this song since Michael Jackson is doing the chorus and I’m actually named after Michael Jackson in tribute to my oldest sister who died in a tragic train accident 3 months before I was born in October so my mind has always been stuck there and I gravitated to the dark stuff and she wanted me named after MJ
This song plays in my mind when I’m slacking on the job
First time I remember hearing this song is in an H&R Block commercial. It talked about how if you use their competitors, you're leaving money on the table, then it showed a stack of cash with fake eyeballs "watching" the actors in the commercial with this song playing in the background.
The main voice is Rockwell but get ready the person singing “I always feel like somebody’s watching me is AMBER YOU’RE RIGHT IT’S MICHAEL JACKSON!!! MIND BLOWN 🤯!!!’
I wanted to say the same. The chorus or the second voice, that is definitely Michael Jackson.
Love this song that bead drop, so cool.😎👌 Yeah MJ was singing the chorus, Amber you're correct.
Great stuff. Couple other songs to do from this time and this genre (also MJ related) would be Torture and State of Shock done with his brothers, billing themselves as The Jacksons. Off the Victory album.
This song always gave me Halloween vibes. Such a catchy hit. Thanks for reacting! Suggestion: Daryl Hall--Dreamtime. Jordan, this is played in a few GEICO commercials. This song is about paranoia.
Always been a great Halloween/ Haunted House song over here in the UK. We use this track along with others every year when we celebrate Halloween.
Great reaction
Rockwell is Berry Gordy's son. Berry signed the Jackson 5 to Motown, so they have been friends for a long time. Oh and the song (the hook) was used in Geico commericals. lol
The 80s were phenomenal. It was a time when they really explored their creativity
I have 3 requests for your next female Friday, 1 Debbie Boone - you light up my life!! AWESOME song!! 2, Tammy wynette - Stand by your man and 3, for Dolly Parton getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Believe it or not, Dolly Parton - Stairway to Heaven!! You will LOVE them!!😀 Thanks for keeping the good music alive!!
Someone mentioned "Misled" by Kool and the Gang and I would add "Emergency" also by Kool and the Gang. You would love it. Funky, dance in your seats.
I love that song…I love Kool And The Gang
Tic Toc Challenge ! lol....
My 8yr old daughter spun me out, mimed Rockwell's Somebody's Watching Me !!
Old Breaking tune ‼️
Yep that's Michael. You guessed it 😆 Rockwell is Berry Gordy's son and you know he produced the Jackson 5 in Motown. So they were friends.
Toby Mac sampled the chorus on a cut on his first solo album in early 2000's but I feel like this has been played a lot at Halloween parties!
That's where I've heard it. I knew the chorus but had never heard the original. Glad you shared this.
Thank both of you for giving me something to look forward to every day. Awesome Mothers Day pics Amber!! I have 3 Female Friday suggestions......#1 The Motels "Only the Lonely" #2 Til Tuesday " Voices Carry" #3 Scandal "the Warrior". All are 80s but definitely worth a listen
....yep 100% that's MJ in the chorus...Rockwell is the guy in the video and he is either related to the or a close friend of MJ. it was released when MJ was massive 83/84....it was a huge hit on the charts around the world mainly due to MJ's chorus. it defiantly was a keyboard ...it was a fun song and massive around halloween time....but defiantly a one hit wonder song ....MJ was Massive everything he touched in 82/83 went straight to the top of the charts
The part where he said Whose Watching Me Now----The IRS, he has another song called Taxman, it wasnt as big as a hit, but was on the same album, you can check it out if you like
One hit wonder, from Berry Gordy's kid.
The main reason this moved the needle was because Michael Jackson participated.
Or, the only reason.
Definitely not a one hit wonder but this was his biggest hit
Well the groovy song and catchy hook also had a lot to do with it!
Ah one of my old school favorites! Want another 80s song to check out? Give a listen to Biz Markie - Just A Friend (Official Video) and Slick Rick - Children's Story (Official Video)
Rockwell is Kennedy Gordy. Son of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records. He and Michael grew up friends after the Jackson 5 were signed to Motown.
This song was on the very first episode of Miami Vice. The 80's had the best music, TV shows, and movies.
The ONLY reason this song became a big hit was thanks to Michael Jackson. In 1984, Michael Jackson was the most powerful force in the Universe, you could have recorded him having the hiccups for three minutes and it would have sold millions of copies. Rockwell just happened to be in the right place at the right time when he released this song.
Add had a daddy in the biz. Berry Gordy
@@fishfood8719 That didn't hurt, either...
@@matthewmarcinko9157 yeah, MJ was at the top of his appeal, popularity and success in 84.
Will y'all please do the Alan parsons project (Damned if I do) the audio version it has everything y'all looking for horns, strings,guitar, vocals I mean a whole syphony..
Rockwell (the paranoid one running around in the towel...LOL) is the son of Barry Gordy, who was the founder and head of Motown records. That's where the Jackson family connection comes in. Jermaine Jackson was once married to Mr Gordy's daughter and the family was once on the Motown record label. So Yep, Michael Jackson was singing on this song.
I do love fun songs. Rembered hearing this several times in the past.
Fun fact, Michael Jackson is singing the hook.
Love this, and having the King of Pop sing on your record in the 80's was golden!!
A signature dance song at my High School and college years....
Have a great day everyone...peace, love, and happiness to all from your friendly neighbor from the north...
😎🙏❤🇨🇦
The robotic voice in the beginning is Jermaine Jackson. The hook and background vocals is Michael Jackson. Rockwell is Berry Gordy's son and at the time Jermaine was married to Berry Gordy's daughter.
That is a lot of music trivia in one paragraph. 😊
Why did I think you did this one already. Your right Amber, MJ did sign in the background , and his hee hee laugh gives it away that it is him.
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I agree, I goes a little longer than radio allowed but great song on a great album.
Might just be a Jeff thing lol
@@jcc777 sounds about right! 🤣👍🏾😉😁🎶
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To answer your question, the electronic group Mysto & Pizzi covered it for that Geico commercial back in like, ‘08 lololol.
i totally forgot the year! but yes i remember that! i think they even got a platinum plaque for that, or something else.
One of the first MTV videos we saw when we first got our MTV! Weird...fun...cool all at the same time!
Michael Jackson
You'll like this - Motown was founded by a man named Berry Gordy. Rockwell, whose real name is Kennedy Gordy, is Berry's son. This was his only real hit (though he did have a follow-up, "Obscene Phone Caller", that got mild airplay). And yes, that is Michael Jackson himself doing the background vocals. Michael's brother, Jermaine, is also on the record.
Hey! I still have this LP! Always liked this song. U 2 r great.
Great choice of songs tonight guys! Yall are the best!
He is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Only had a couple songs. This is his only major hit.
"Obscene Phone Caller" peaked at #35 so actually he had two hits in the top 40. Maybe a two hit wonder.
@@lreed1040 I wouldn't call 35 a MAJOR hit.
@@lreed1040 I never said 'one hit wonder'. I said it was his only Major hit
@@chriso6719 Yes I know I just stated he's a two hit wonder. Sorry I will delete if you wish.
Rockwell brother n nephew are the group LMFAO who sang "party rock anthem" n "I'm sexy and I know it".
Wife here...Wore this record out!!!...Jammed out to this in the eighties for real!!
When I first heard this song when it first came out I knew immediately that was the great Michael Jackson. Thought it was his song. Come on people. Who else can sing like him.
I remember hearing this played on the radio all the time in the 80’s and playing over the department store radio . Hills, Harts, Heck’s,K-Mart and so on. Miss the 80’s.
His vocal is.incredible love this song
All I know is that when we was in, in school suspension and the home room teacher keeping an eye us as we did our work would leave to the lounge or bathroom. One of us would break out in this song to get chuckles from fellow class mates. It was the 80's whatcha gonna do.
Love this song & video classic, great reaction guy's