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  • @kaiyah05
    @kaiyah05 10 років тому +1746

    This movie should be put back into theaters and show children of this generation what it means to have someone truly care about you.

  • @shawneetate121
    @shawneetate121 6 років тому +3701

    Black movies of the 80’s and 90’s are untouchable!❤️🙌🏾

    • @TOOTSIEVSHOP
      @TOOTSIEVSHOP 6 років тому +23

      🙌🙌

    • @kikigam7113
      @kikigam7113 6 років тому +105

      True it's sad how they don't make good black movies like this now

    • @spiritwoo6309
      @spiritwoo6309 6 років тому +3

      Kiki Gam what moive is this ?

    • @kikigam7113
      @kikigam7113 6 років тому +11

      @@spiritwoo6309 lean on me

    • @thomassin58
      @thomassin58 6 років тому +3

      Shawnee Tate i agree i are i remember those days i 40 now

  • @apprentessjgooden2263
    @apprentessjgooden2263 Рік тому +197

    "Take a bow Mrs Powers, you've rewritten our alma mater"
    That warms my heart every time i see this movie.

  • @maemars9026
    @maemars9026 3 роки тому +946

    “Take a bow Mrs Powers: You’ve rewritten our alma mater” My favourite line in the movie!

    • @lynsey4224
      @lynsey4224 3 роки тому +37

      I love her expression after he says that. Relief and happiness 🙌

    • @cooper482011
      @cooper482011 3 роки тому +3

      3:15

    • @iceman1272
      @iceman1272 2 роки тому +17

      RIP the real Joe Clark aka “Bat man” 🙏🏾

    • @Batman-ik4hz
      @Batman-ik4hz 2 роки тому +2

      @@iceman1272 Amen

    • @agentcooper194
      @agentcooper194 2 роки тому +12

      My favorite quote is, "You can tell the state to go to hell!!"

  • @marieclark8992
    @marieclark8992 6 років тому +1146

    This is my favorite part RIP Kenny Kelly (the one that started off singing) May you rest in heavenly peace

    • @melissalsmith883
      @melissalsmith883 5 років тому +28

      Marie Clark what he died ???

    • @jaywright9794
      @jaywright9794 5 років тому +19

      I thought you said r kelly for a minute and I was bout to say

    • @nerdbamarich2063
      @nerdbamarich2063 5 років тому +33

      Yeah I was pretty sad when I heard that he passed away.. this is one of my favorite scenes from the movie...

    • @geniasmith5791
      @geniasmith5791 4 роки тому +10

      Damn he did 😥😥😥🙏

    • @dkland1980
      @dkland1980 4 роки тому +13

      @@melissalsmith883 yes about 2 or 3 years ago i think.

  • @loveinspired7
    @loveinspired7 4 роки тому +1146

    FUN FACT:
    THESE YOUNG BROTHERS were ACTUAL students in Eastside High school under Joe Clark's era, and Joe Clark REALLY did make them sing in the restroom!

    • @charlierobles316
      @charlierobles316 3 роки тому +24

      No really!!!!!!

    • @loveinspired7
      @loveinspired7 3 роки тому +101

      @@charlierobles316 Yep!😊
      They were also a singing group back in the early 90s.
      The name of the group is called, "Riff".
      They were pretty good, too!

    • @gabeesp9654
      @gabeesp9654 2 роки тому +17

      So you mean to tell me that these schools were not under the "state" because of ethnic reason?

    • @shippernessity
      @shippernessity 2 роки тому +10

      @@loveinspired7 yes! If I remember there is a vid of Riff singing in UA-cam

    • @loveinspired7
      @loveinspired7 2 роки тому +6

      @@gabeesp9654 I'm not sure that I understood your question.
      Care to expound?

  • @rushramel
    @rushramel 9 років тому +2674

    I miss movies like this.. We don't even sing like this anymore.. Sad

    • @lynnstone9569
      @lynnstone9569 9 років тому +5

      Watch "The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song" on UA-cam
      The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song: ua-cam.com/video/H7RiVKmiywA/v-deo.html

    • @K41Z3R101
      @K41Z3R101 9 років тому +7

      Ramel Rush Yeah Pitch Perfect and Pentatonix may be "brilliant" but they show no moral in it except of bitchy friendships and "your only noticed if you win a contest" like a snobbish "american Idol" - though Penatonix won a Acapella Competition.

    • @jerricapannell2398
      @jerricapannell2398 9 років тому +4

      Harry Cunth um not all black ppl can sing in my opinion I take that as being racist cuz I know lots of white ppl that can sing hold up I take that back black ppl aren't black were brown and white ppl isn't white they're tan so to me that was racist just saying your born to have a voice to sing and I know lots of tan ppl that can sang not sing sangggg lol but brown ppl ain't the only ppl that can see

    • @jerricapannell2398
      @jerricapannell2398 9 років тому +1

      Jerrica Pannell sing

    • @GABRIELADAWSON
      @GABRIELADAWSON 9 років тому +29

      Exactly Nowadays It"s About That AUTOTUNE BullShit.

  • @shaunahuck8808
    @shaunahuck8808 5 років тому +281

    I will never stop loving this movie. It's a timeless classic and still one of my all time favorites. Movies like this aren't made anymore. With the sensitivity that people have now, someone would find something negative about it.

    • @Jarrod1981
      @Jarrod1981 3 роки тому +4

      So true! But your right on both things💯🙏

    • @abrahampalmer8761
      @abrahampalmer8761 2 роки тому +2

      Sad but true

    • @paulinaadkins3593
      @paulinaadkins3593 9 місяців тому +1

      So true about the sensitivity today. That's why these young ones are soft in every way. No tough skin. Can't deal with disappointment.

  • @bryantwilliams647
    @bryantwilliams647 9 місяців тому +15

    In 89' they had everyone in my hood singing and harmonizing the school song. Lived & loved this part in the theater, great times, great memories ❤️

    • @cartergomez5390
      @cartergomez5390 23 дні тому +1

      Dhar Mann made an episode that references that principal! I never heard of this movie until today and sadly, the late 80s was when I experienced the most trauma.

  • @gamenguitar7072
    @gamenguitar7072 6 років тому +945

    Morgan Freeman was, is, and always will be a dynamite actor. Love that guy.

  • @PlayaflyJoe27
    @PlayaflyJoe27 6 років тому +605

    He ran Sams into the door and the piano effortlessly. I cried laughing when I realized it

  • @jesseswakeupbars3160
    @jesseswakeupbars3160 4 роки тому +151

    0:56 absolutely gives me chills when they hit that harmony. WOW!

  • @chutchi1
    @chutchi1 7 років тому +543

    the way joe clark reacted when he realized that they could sing/harmonize is how i picture Joe Jackson when he first heard michael

  • @292teacher
    @292teacher 8 років тому +317

    This movie will never be forgotten! Such a classic!

  • @quairan2099
    @quairan2099 2 роки тому +46

    Lol Mr.Clark trying to hold his excitement in is hilarious. He knew they sounded good.

  • @djmixnmagic
    @djmixnmagic 8 років тому +1824

    The part at 1:21 when the one dude sings, "Oooh, Lord!" and Mr. Clark's head whips back always cracked me up. He's like, "The hell?..."

    • @H81234
      @H81234 8 років тому +112

      The part that cracks me up is at 1:50 when he's like, "Sams!" and he replies, "what?". Like he was completely clueless on what was going on. Then the part where Mr. Clark was dragging Sam's around throwing him against the door and piano. hahaha

    • @djmixnmagic
      @djmixnmagic 8 років тому +35

      r1234
      That part slays me, too--when he slams Sams against the piano and says, "Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I can't believe!" Mr. Clark don' PLAY!

    • @H81234
      @H81234 8 років тому +2

      djmixnmagic I know that's right.

    • @MichaelJacksonzGlove
      @MichaelJacksonzGlove 8 років тому +26

      Yes. Exactly. Everytime he does his ad-libs...Mr Clark head always whips back.

    • @H81234
      @H81234 8 років тому +17

      Tania Jones That makes me laugh every time. That head whip was like the most scary thing ever lol. That's why the kid couldn't look at him in the eye and would put his head down or look away.

  • @feringraham9900
    @feringraham9900 7 років тому +340

    This is the most legendary scene ever

  • @tevindiesbourg5024
    @tevindiesbourg5024 5 років тому +171

    Fair Eastside High, fair Eastside
    By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name
    To heaven, yeah, lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy faith (oh, lord)
    The honor, yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty (loyalty, loyalty)
    So cheer for dear old Eastside High, lead on to victory

    • @duallylicensed145
      @duallylicensed145 5 років тому +2

      Tevin Diesbourg 🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @donnyjones6717
      @donnyjones6717 5 років тому +2

      Thank you brother

    • @colddigit1442
      @colddigit1442 5 років тому +4

      Now I can actually sing it. Good looking out bruh✊🏿💯

    • @MuZiK86
      @MuZiK86 5 років тому +1

      Tevin Diesbourg to ever lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame

    • @jaya2476
      @jaya2476 4 роки тому +2

      I thought they sang, "...to help increase thy faith." Thanks for the lyrics.

  • @Sugarspiceandeverything
    @Sugarspiceandeverything 8 років тому +3692

    This is the youngest I've seen Morgan Freeman

    • @maadthagod
      @maadthagod 8 років тому +33

      Alyssa Germon rotfl

    • @trippleme1298
      @trippleme1298 8 років тому +53

      Alyssa Germon 😂😂😂😂 Your so right

    • @MujahidAli-ve1sy
      @MujahidAli-ve1sy 8 років тому +3

      lmao

    • @bookbill
      @bookbill 8 років тому +57

      Guess you're too young to remember the Electric Company TV show(he played Easy Reader,among other characters).

    • @Fudge_Fantasy
      @Fudge_Fantasy 7 років тому +7

      Alyssa Germon driving miss daisy

  • @kaiyourfavorite2714
    @kaiyourfavorite2714 7 років тому +3092

    Anyone else mad he stopped them😏

    • @djiwebster1
      @djiwebster1 7 років тому +68

      Towards the end of the scene at 3:15 that's them singing the rest of it..........

    • @ironchief1147
      @ironchief1147 6 років тому +6

      I'm mad Bay..😍😍

    • @julsc2106
      @julsc2106 6 років тому +7

      Heck yeah didn't want to end

    • @C-Note93
      @C-Note93 5 років тому +2

      LifeOf Kai Damn you beautiful

    • @amiachelle9989
      @amiachelle9989 5 років тому +1

      Meee bitch🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @snowman200710
    @snowman200710 7 років тому +291

    I love his face when they start harmonizing its priceless lol and I personally would have let them finish

  • @mashellahumphrey262
    @mashellahumphrey262 8 років тому +72

    This was my favorite part in the movie. This was back when dvd's were nonexistent. I would rewind my VHS tape a million times to see this part.

  • @fisherflips
    @fisherflips 6 років тому +29

    RIP Kenny. Had the privilege of hanging out with all of them after a show in 1991. All cool guys and down to earth

    • @NorthPhilly-zr7xc
      @NorthPhilly-zr7xc 2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow that's dope just finding out about his passing

  • @veramickey6007
    @veramickey6007 7 років тому +223

    This movie would make me cry on certain parts, this when teachers and principals gave a damn about you now they cant handle them we need this back but these parents today are so damn sensitive

    • @canthide207
      @canthide207 6 років тому +1

      I agree sister.

    • @corneilmadison141
      @corneilmadison141 6 років тому +1

      yeah because they took prayer out of school

    • @joshualee272
      @joshualee272 5 років тому +9

      @@corneilmadison141 its not prayer its leadership and respect of self, authority, and community. The reason that clark was able to change the school because he gave a damn and was serious. He was just angry at them but angry for them. He showed them that they were worth something and took as much energy and time as he could to devout himself and his staff to the students problems. You have to invest yourself and sacrifice. Kanisha hit the nail on the head at the meeting when she said clark was like a father to some them because he wanted them to succeed more than getting a big check or accolades. No other teacher/staff at the school had that type of alpha male dedication and care. Either too scared, followers, or collecting a check.... Mr.Clark couldn't be bought, intimidated, or lackluster when it came to there education.

    • @mvol5973
      @mvol5973 3 роки тому

      I wish I would have had a principal that gave a damn. Most hid in their offices, you only saw them at assemblies

  • @youngatwista
    @youngatwista 9 років тому +425

    Man when he runs Sams into the door and slams him to the piano....kills me every time

    • @missl6646
      @missl6646 9 років тому +3

      +youngatwista That part is crazy but so funny at the same time.

    • @shakirabryant6351
      @shakirabryant6351 9 років тому +5

      Lmao, I just noticed that part!😂😂😂😂

    • @cierrawashington9052
      @cierrawashington9052 9 років тому +3

      You ain't lying!😂😂😂

    • @bapper78ross28
      @bapper78ross28 8 років тому +3

      I thought I was the only who noticed that part....I holler everytime

    • @enigudday8801
      @enigudday8801 8 років тому

      +youngatwista Yassss ahahhahahahahahhah!!!!!

  • @jenabass8356
    @jenabass8356 5 років тому +984

    Why he slammed sams into that piano like that tho😂😂😂😂

    • @aayanrussell7972
      @aayanrussell7972 5 років тому +26

      Chunky boy needs some loving from the piano! Lol

    • @christina678
      @christina678 5 років тому +106

      He hit the door first! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @PRod7544
      @PRod7544 5 років тому +51

      Coming2grips Hm Omg the many times I’ve seen this back in the day I never noticed he knocks him into the door first before the piano! I’m dying laughing 😂😂😂😂

    • @jenabass8356
      @jenabass8356 5 років тому +22

      Poor sams 😅

    • @Itgyrl909
      @Itgyrl909 5 років тому +6

      I’m dead RIP 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @peaceistheanswer275
    @peaceistheanswer275 6 років тому +91

    Look at how effortlessly the guy on the end hits those notes. That's God-given talent.

  • @joshuabrooks4907
    @joshuabrooks4907 9 років тому +688

    When I was in high school, our principal was like Morgan Freeman's character in this movie, intimidating to look at, but easy to talk to. His name was William Huizinga, and he stood about 6'4" tall, and weighed about 250 pounds. Every day, he could be seen walking around the school in a suit and tie, and hamming it up with whoever he came across, whether they were a teacher, or a student. He was always at home sporting events, wearing his loggers gear, loggers was what our teams were called. When I graduated high school in 2001, I went to shake his hand, and he said, "the day I shake your hand is the day you show me your driver's license." A few years later, after I got my driver's license, I saw him after my brother's graduation commencement, and I said, "I believe we had a deal." He looked at me with a stunned look on his face, so I said, "you remember when you told me a few years ago that the day you shook my hand was the day I showed you my driver's license?" Let's just say he fulfilled his end of the deal right then and there. A few months later, I read about his cancer diagnosis, and when I called the school to ask about him, I was informed that he had died. Now, if you were to go to Onalaska (Washington) high school, you'll see a brick garden around the school sign, and right next to where Mr. Huizinga would park his car, you'll see a plaque that contains one of his favorite sayings, "It's A Great Day To Be A Logger." Rest in peace, Bill. We miss you, man.

    • @biankaj4702
      @biankaj4702 9 років тому +18

      Beautiful ❤

    • @birdb2248
      @birdb2248 8 років тому +8

      beautiful !!! I love it ❤️

    • @xXurbansweetnessXx
      @xXurbansweetnessXx 8 років тому +3

      +Joshua Brooks haha was he Dutch? thats a typical dutch name lol from Friesland XD

    • @sythlorde
      @sythlorde 8 років тому +9

      +Joshua Brooks touching story, thank you

    • @Wetfirdc
      @Wetfirdc 7 років тому +5

      Joshua Brooks omg this is sad

  • @luyandamyron7208
    @luyandamyron7208 2 роки тому +6

    Im dj George from southAfrica i just wanna say thanx to all of you afro American brothers and sisters this belongs to yall this your gift given to yall by God don't let them steal it from yall thanx again

  • @wilsonfisk6626
    @wilsonfisk6626 8 років тому +915

    I like how Mr. Clarke fooled Mrs. Powers into believing he was angry and was like, gotcha.

    • @tylerthegamer-ww9if
      @tylerthegamer-ww9if 6 років тому +4

      Wilson Fisk. What movie is this

    • @delefaleyimu5573
      @delefaleyimu5573 6 років тому +5

      Well, he did dunk poor Steel into the door! Most people wouldn't think a compliment was coming from that!

    • @darkempress6378
      @darkempress6378 6 років тому

      tyler040911 the gamer Sister Act 2

    • @kellimitchell3098
      @kellimitchell3098 6 років тому +1

      Wilson Fisk ik I had chills

    • @cm725
      @cm725 6 років тому +1

      Bipolar ass lol

  • @greenhornet8262
    @greenhornet8262 8 років тому +93

    I'm glad my parents showed me this movie when I was little. It kept me out of trouble

  • @StocksAffiliated
    @StocksAffiliated 4 роки тому +90

    Whose still listening in 2020? This is one of my favorite parts

  • @KP-ty9yl
    @KP-ty9yl 8 років тому +657

    I want Morgn Freeman to be my lawyer. It doesn't matter what he says. It will sound good,

  • @Donnymac
    @Donnymac 10 років тому +381

    I just love how they went all 'boyz to men' on Principal Clark.

    • @mikeshoe74
      @mikeshoe74 10 років тому +6

      was around the same time, I wonder who came first, Boyz to Men or these boys in the bathroom

    • @cashmoney7049
      @cashmoney7049 10 років тому +8

      Love this part, what's the group name?? Why no music, buddy in curl screams Group Troop #All day

    • @davidkelly4735
      @davidkelly4735 7 років тому +1

      I'm pretty sure new edition made them famous

    • @lydiamoore5778
      @lydiamoore5778 2 роки тому

      One of the harmony guys was a member of boyz to men!

    • @Ru_bizzy
      @Ru_bizzy Рік тому

      @CashMoney 704 it's RIFF

  • @jrayner21679
    @jrayner21679 4 роки тому +19

    Sam’s might be one of the most beloved characters of my childhood. He was so loveable.

  • @seconddemo35
    @seconddemo35 6 років тому +310

    " Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I cannot believe..." Lol. Most people dont realize that although he was low key insulting the kids with those remarks, his love for them and his dedication towards seeing them beat the system does not make those words sting. Teachers today just dont understand that relationships are everything. You must build relationships with kids. They don't care about what you think about them until they think that you care.

    • @varshaonkuru3424
      @varshaonkuru3424 6 років тому +10

      Second Demographic
      I couldn't of said it any better

    • @dallyh.2960
      @dallyh.2960 5 років тому +8

      That last sentence of yours is magical.

    • @jackieclan815
      @jackieclan815 5 років тому

      @purplefashion03 In a way you are right in fact he was a very antagonistic bully and an egotistical narcissist. But he did get results. He was likely fired or forced to resign a while afterwards, because no one with hi is type of personality can stay in his position for long.

    • @duallylicensed145
      @duallylicensed145 5 років тому

      💯💯

    • @baiaforev2407
      @baiaforev2407 4 роки тому

      Facts

  • @shaunthomas4851
    @shaunthomas4851 10 років тому +892

    That was in the 80s. What happened to us since then. It seems we have gone backwards. We need to install more values and hope into our youth. The inner city definitely needs more joe clarks. Lord help us

    • @bandit3172
      @bandit3172 9 років тому +22

      I miss inspirational films. But they are slowly coming back!

    • @joaoramosdf
      @joaoramosdf 9 років тому +3

      Michael Moore Slowly indeed!

    • @bandit3172
      @bandit3172 9 років тому +5

      Praise God! I really think people are getting the message.

    • @juzpatric736
      @juzpatric736 9 років тому +2

      shaun thomas Well Proverbs 22:6 definitely isn't properly structured in the homes; so school "was" playing the parent part - until the government put a clamp on that. So we have no Joe Clarks. Until more of we, as a people come together and make a positive stand, then slack in the school system will remain.

    • @Prttythug1
      @Prttythug1 9 років тому +11

      You are absolutely right...We need more leadership in schools like this...The problem is..the kids in this generation are soft and weak..If someone speaks to them with authority..They will tell their parents they are being threatened and have charges brought against the school..

  • @theloxfamily2862
    @theloxfamily2862 6 років тому +97

    He was a father figure....love how theyre all shying away from looking at him while they sing....shows respect

    • @SilverCatCat13
      @SilverCatCat13 3 роки тому +19

      Shows fear

    • @vicshephard9231
      @vicshephard9231 2 роки тому +2

      Pretty remarkable that they're able to sing while he's standing over them like that.

    • @NinaBaby210
      @NinaBaby210 10 місяців тому

      Western Culture calls it “fear” Many other cultures though, DO call it a show of respect.
      The very reason #we have many of the problems we have. No respect for nothing and nobody!

  • @TaylorRayeCouncil
    @TaylorRayeCouncil 8 років тому +420

    I saw this scene for the first time tonight with my grandma and it almost made me cry

  • @Panamaschild
    @Panamaschild 7 років тому +371

    We need *intonation*, *phonation*, *accuracy* & *PITCH!*

  • @aladynamedSusan
    @aladynamedSusan Місяць тому +2

    I'm in tears showing this clip to my 17 yo daughter. She's like mom don't cry it's not that deep, but it is. Back then teachers cared deeply and the kids actually were inspired by that level of care. It just brings back memories of when people had morals and dignity and were passionate about what they did😢❤ Truly a blessed era

  • @mindgames9835
    @mindgames9835 6 років тому +38

    ive watched this movie soooo many times and still feel like its new every time ...this scene when they sing in the bathroom is so soulful, powerful ....and everlasting...still watching in 2018

  • @leftnip
    @leftnip 7 років тому +173

    One of the greatest movies made 🙌

    • @djiwebster1
      @djiwebster1 7 років тому +6

      It's a true story.

    • @baiaforev2407
      @baiaforev2407 4 роки тому

      And too true. Sometimes kids want a firm but loving hand. Many kids are too indulged today.

    • @withjermaine
      @withjermaine 4 роки тому

      you’re really pretty

    • @johnWilliams-nn2iv
      @johnWilliams-nn2iv 4 роки тому

      Fetty wap went to that school

  • @TierraSanea87
    @TierraSanea87 9 місяців тому +6

    This has always been my favorite part. Dude with the ad-libs gets me every time. "Praise thy name, praise thy naaaaaaame." 😂😂😌✨💜

  • @baleksander000
    @baleksander000 4 місяці тому +1

    I became a teacher partly due to this movie. Beautifully sung. RIFF was an awesome group back in my high school years. Nearly four decades later, I’m still trying to sing the first tenor parts as best as I can.

  • @marcbuselli1552
    @marcbuselli1552 11 років тому +126

    its very sad!!! High Schools throughout the country need Principals like this!!! THE PRIDE IS COMPLETLEY GONE NOW AND DAYS!!!

    • @brnskn02
      @brnskn02 11 років тому +4

      =) OH!! believe me... there are a few schools I'm aware that have them [LOL]
      The Mega Phone, Walking the Halls, Making sure the students get to class, Greeting students as they arrive, Will kick them out when they refuse to follow the school district policy and procedure, etc....

    • @hwknswltr
      @hwknswltr 6 років тому +2

      He be labelled a monster today...... sad

    • @joel8583
      @joel8583 6 років тому

      This terribly grieves my heart, yes.

  • @ashleycolston7497
    @ashleycolston7497 8 років тому +549

    Classic in the African American community! This brings back some amazingly happy memories memories :)

    • @TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd
      @TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd 8 років тому +16

      Ashley Colston Very much a classic! I remember seeing this at the theater when I was younger (around 9 I believe) with my mom. Lean On Me, Five Heartbeats, Color Purple, Coming To America, What's Love Got To Do With It, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka....a few movies that's will always be in my favorites list and such classics😀

    • @harveylaing395
      @harveylaing395 7 років тому

      what movie was this please?

    • @juzrhyme712
      @juzrhyme712 7 років тому +1

      can you not read it clready says Lean on me in the title!!!!

    • @samrunnings3428
      @samrunnings3428 7 років тому

      +Juz rhyme no need to be rude.

    • @bigmike5393
      @bigmike5393 6 років тому

      Real talk sexy.

  • @boiiiifyoudont8268
    @boiiiifyoudont8268 5 років тому +68

    Wish he never stopped them 😩❤️

  • @edselgumbs5524
    @edselgumbs5524 6 років тому +45

    Always goosebumps indeed.. and funny at the same time. Everytie he looks back at dude with the high tone tasks lol.. and how he literally drags Sams everywhere they go lol.. Such an effin classic this movie is. #ForeverMrClark

  • @ThunderFist1978
    @ThunderFist1978 10 років тому +15

    Man oh man, that's some beautiful harmony! I love when singers can harmonize like that.

  • @WilliamLaVant
    @WilliamLaVant 5 років тому +8

    The anointing in the sound they released in this scene my God 😭😭😭. No runs, etc. Just oil 🙌🏽

  • @Beasty02
    @Beasty02 8 років тому +142

    "what you got in their Malachi?"
    "my future" lol

  • @johnniemcfadden5336
    @johnniemcfadden5336 6 років тому +60

    I'm mad he slammed that boy up against that piano like that..😂😂 Mrs Powers was scared as hell!!!

  • @jonboxleitner7354
    @jonboxleitner7354 4 роки тому +7

    The eye contact of lead songbird and Mr. Clark during the singing is tremendous.

  • @jswilliams669383will
    @jswilliams669383will 8 років тому +39

    I can watch this scene over and over again will still get the same feeling!

  • @karenm.2185
    @karenm.2185 10 років тому +52

    Not only did my cousin attend East Side High, she was in this movie! So proud of her.

    • @JamaaLS
      @JamaaLS 10 років тому +3

      one of my favorite movies back in the day

    • @mikeshoe74
      @mikeshoe74 10 років тому +4

      weren't most of the extras actual east side high students?

    • @karenm.2185
      @karenm.2185 10 років тому +3

      Yes they were, including herself. She has a couple of scenes in the movie. :)

    • @aleeshabrihm7411
      @aleeshabrihm7411 10 років тому +3

      Who's your cousin cause I know there were lots of students and characters in the movie which I love this movie

  • @gruntpadre5337
    @gruntpadre5337 3 роки тому +24

    There's a bigger principle of leadership in this scene that I really enjoy. To this point, Mr. Clark (Morgan Freeman) has been trying to get his vision of Eastside High to the "roots" of the school - the students, teachers, community, etc. That's why he's such a hard a** at the beginning - as the saying goes, "do the right things, and feelings/emotions will follow." He needed to change behavior before the heart could be changed. Mr. Clark wanted independent thinkers that wanted what was best for the school, not behaviors done because "we've always done them" (note: any educator knows what I'm talking about here.) At this point, Mrs. Powers took a risk that Mr. Clark wants to see out of everyone - a risk that leads to better students, a better school, and a better future for the kids. The exchange was, in his own way, realizing that. And a big reason why he's all chipper (for maybe the first time in the movie to this point) immediately after. Great leaders find ways to get their vision/mission into the hearts of those they lead so that the leader's vision becomes their follower's vision - and that's exactly what was described here in a mere four minutes.

    • @lydiamoore5778
      @lydiamoore5778 Рік тому

      Love the teachers’ and students’ reactions when he speaks to them all after leaving the chorus room! They look at him like he has lost his mind! 😂

  • @jaydab
    @jaydab 9 років тому +40

    Classic!! We still need this leadership today.... It would change a lot

  • @manuginobilisbaldspot424
    @manuginobilisbaldspot424 9 років тому +50

    You know why I loved men like Joe Clark? Because once upon a time, it was okay to DEMAND better. Not just ask for it, or hope for it. But EXPECT it. That school (Eastside High) improved because he was a taskmaster who DEMANDED those students be better than the expectations the outside world and maybe (mostly?) they had for themselves. When you have people's best interest in heart and mind, you should be pushing them to strive to be more than they are. We need that back.

    • @jrcasselman
      @jrcasselman 6 років тому

      While discipline improved at the school, overall academic performance did not change all that much. The school is still ranked among the lowest in New Jersey in terms of academic performance.

    • @shemekaruffin5313
      @shemekaruffin5313 6 років тому

      Yeah sure you're right we need a Joe Clark in our schools today

  • @Godspeed1844
    @Godspeed1844 3 роки тому +16

    This scene is so powerful; it get's me everytime 😭😭😭

  • @voduah
    @voduah 10 років тому +63

    Love it! And Morgan Freeman's face through the whole song is priceless!

  • @Human-Mechanic
    @Human-Mechanic 9 років тому +158

    i was in the stall while this was going on, it was awesome

    • @dkland1980
      @dkland1980 9 років тому +5

      That was a good one. Lol

    • @ThaSaltyDawg
      @ThaSaltyDawg 9 років тому +1

      jet0l19 LOL

    • @swaggedoutelliott
      @swaggedoutelliott 9 років тому

      jet0l19 jet u jokey boy haha xD

    • @raelockletree3858
      @raelockletree3858 9 років тому

      Foreal?

    • @ronharrison2472
      @ronharrison2472 9 років тому +3

      jet0l19 You were in the stall during the filming, or you were there when the principal actually made them sing this?

  • @lilbrwi10
    @lilbrwi10 4 роки тому +3

    Magical thing about this scene was the fact that it was his 1st(Mr. Clarke's) time hearing that version. Then to realize that the music teacher, Mrs. Powers had made something out of his young men that who knew only needed some true guidance and sense of direction. He amazed at the talent that he's witnessing from which many in the neighborhood possibly considered a lost cause. Magnificent scene!

  • @elisem213
    @elisem213 9 років тому +70

    Fair Eastside High, Fair Eastside
    By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name
    To heaven, yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame. (oh lord)
    The honor yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty. (loyalty loyalty)
    So cheer for dear old Eastside High lead on to victory

    • @mr.makeithappen1526
      @mr.makeithappen1526 7 років тому +3

      Nia Munford was waitin on someone to. Drop da lyrics so I can sing along

    • @isaiahbarfield1624
      @isaiahbarfield1624 7 років тому +2

      Nia Munford thanks

    • @isaiahbarfield1624
      @isaiahbarfield1624 7 років тому +2

      Thanks

    • @tshepomohohlo8611
      @tshepomohohlo8611 7 років тому +2

      great movie hey,those guys sang that school song beautiful they 'killed' it even mr Clark was taken away after hearing it he was walking greeting the teachers the song was just playing in his mind,this movie here...nice!!

    • @zgtimegaming8561
      @zgtimegaming8561 7 років тому +2

      Paterson NJ

  • @Austin66411
    @Austin66411 10 років тому +194

    The Principal's like "Damn yall embarrassing me yall sing too damn well"

    • @MsAshaanderson150
      @MsAshaanderson150 9 років тому +3

      Lol ikr

    • @RomeoBarnes
      @RomeoBarnes 9 років тому +8

      Right he thought he was gonna in there and show them up then call their parents and go on about how misbehaved they were. They started singing he couldn't say a damn thing.

    • @michaelcuevas2997
      @michaelcuevas2997 7 років тому +3

      Austin Presley you have any other questions please feel free to contact me

    • @ielupablo7026
      @ielupablo7026 6 років тому

      Romeo Barnes

  • @JeremyLipinski-w5r
    @JeremyLipinski-w5r 11 місяців тому +4

    This movie is an absolute classic. They don't make good movies like this anymore. Our world has definitely changed since this movie came out.

  • @willieseals3318
    @willieseals3318 8 років тому +44

    "SAMS!!!"
    "Whaa..?"
    hahhahahah gets me everytime

  • @harborboi
    @harborboi 8 років тому +511

    Praise thy name , praise thy naaame 🎶😂

    • @TrevGhost99
      @TrevGhost99 8 років тому +10

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @joerialusk3182
      @joerialusk3182 8 років тому +8

      the light skined boy name is Michael best and I know him and he is a security at nsw

    • @faithfonua8830
      @faithfonua8830 8 років тому +2

      where abouts does he work!? omwww i live in nsw

    • @isaoabraham5173
      @isaoabraham5173 8 років тому +3

      is that the song?

    • @spreadlove7761
      @spreadlove7761 7 років тому +1

      harborboi to evvaaa yeaahh 🎶😂

  • @melvinjoppy9364
    @melvinjoppy9364 25 днів тому +1

    The great actors make sure feel a certain way when you see them act. Morgan is definitely one of the greatest to ever do it.

  • @LoloMonroe2
    @LoloMonroe2 10 років тому +73

    25-years ! This movie is as old as me and I love it

    • @LoloMonroe2
      @LoloMonroe2 10 років тому +4

      SmoothCrmnl80 the little fat one looks exactly the same

    • @nassauE
      @nassauE 10 років тому +5

      Sit your lil young ass down, you dont know bout no lean on me.

    • @rickflash91
      @rickflash91 9 років тому

      nassauE who don't lol I know all about it more than you do bro

    • @nassauE
      @nassauE 9 років тому

      ricky right hahahahahaha

  • @kalainashaw423
    @kalainashaw423 8 років тому +225

    I now just noticed the chubby boy with the green shirt is the same chubby guy from Juice with Tupac in it

  • @maggiekay7263
    @maggiekay7263 6 років тому +17

    I get goosebumps everytime i watch this, as they begin to sing! Love this scene ❤

  • @christiandcruz8269
    @christiandcruz8269 8 років тому +17

    I can't be the only one that gets goosebumps watching this scene every time I watch it I tear up too this is just so beautiful

  • @niehsaklariss4997
    @niehsaklariss4997 9 років тому +23

    I know I'm not the only one that gets chills listening to this, right?

  • @abodeoftestimonies1892
    @abodeoftestimonies1892 4 роки тому +10

    I can't get tired listening to this....
    Still fresh as ever

  • @Randy-is6ww
    @Randy-is6ww 8 років тому +74

    😂😂😂 man when Sam's body hit that piano, it made a note 😂😂😂 #classic

    • @mikekillagreen9432
      @mikekillagreen9432 8 років тому +1

      Lol

    • @IamKOKAYN
      @IamKOKAYN 8 років тому +10

      Yo I cry every single time.... right after being ran into the door.. Joe Clark was ruthless LMAOOO!!!

    • @tashasimon2004
      @tashasimon2004 6 років тому +1

      Lmao and the door

    • @altheacline9533
      @altheacline9533 6 років тому

      Great old school, movie and good music.

    • @bamabelle84
      @bamabelle84 6 років тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @MrJimmynutron21
    @MrJimmynutron21 9 років тому +1431

    Still got this on a VCR Tape.. 😊

    • @borillamas6380
      @borillamas6380 9 років тому +4

      What's it called?

    • @MrJimmynutron21
      @MrJimmynutron21 9 років тому

      +Bori Llamas its called "lean on me"..

    • @ms.bubs4fun506
      @ms.bubs4fun506 9 років тому

      +King C4 & Lando G LMAO @these comments

    • @RomeoBarnes
      @RomeoBarnes 9 років тому +3

      Your tape still works?

    • @MrJimmynutron21
      @MrJimmynutron21 9 років тому

      +Romeo Barnes i dont even know.. Since nobody uses VCR anymore i guess.

  • @rockyocasio158
    @rockyocasio158 6 місяців тому +5

    Greatest movie ever made....you had 2 be there 80s babies

  • @shamereleonard9953
    @shamereleonard9953 8 років тому +77

    1:09 Sams face still makes my laugh still to this day... lol 😂

  • @CosmicMotheris
    @CosmicMotheris 8 років тому +88

    My fav scene 😍😍 I love my 90 movies and the music

  • @shaynatailele1125
    @shaynatailele1125 5 років тому +7

    Still listening to this... coming to the end of 2019!

  • @wwef6lr
    @wwef6lr 10 років тому +10

    Everybody knows this alma mater but not their own high school's lol...I never learned mine but I know this one. Thank you Mrs. Powers!

  • @trecartergrad10
    @trecartergrad10 9 років тому +21

    Funny thing about the group singing in the bathroom (RIFF) is that they were a group from Patterson, NJ and they all went to Eastside High in real life and it is actually the place where there group was formed

    • @shannonsturges6140
      @shannonsturges6140 7 років тому +1

      Tre Carter what was the groups name?

    • @cleoq3707
      @cleoq3707 6 років тому +2

      Wow. Fun facts. I never knew that

  • @marybethbizzle
    @marybethbizzle Рік тому +2

    I think the moment at 3:30 was super important to note ! You can tell that he (Joe Clark) had a new feeling, a kind of hope for East side high - that fist thrust was because he saw his students shine and get excited about something and have pride in their school! The excitement he feels is because his students are becoming more excited! Even the staff was looking at him in an odd fashion because he’s (Joe Clark) isn’t usually that enthusiastic or upbeat while walking the halls of the school- and That to me is the most powerful part of this whole sene ! LOVE the harmony and that we can hear the young men singing in the background after he delivers the line to Mrs. Powers

  • @ivon_reborn
    @ivon_reborn 7 років тому +9

    I loooooved this scene from the movie. It's one of my favorite scenes! Still gives me chills!
    Those kids did a great job! Wow! Also.... Morgan did a GREAT job on this film. What a great actor!

  • @brandonwashington8409
    @brandonwashington8409 8 років тому +53

    No matter what, music can hit your soul in ways nothing else can. Maybe love

    • @vernellthomas6644
      @vernellthomas6644 5 років тому

      Brandon Washington And that’s a fact! Music can make an cute many issues in this place we call Planet Home

    • @msmith4767
      @msmith4767 2 роки тому

      It sure can there is a bunch of movies that I still watch (Lean On Me, Sister Act 1&2, The Temptations, etc.) I find myself singing like I was actually in the movie/group. Always loved Music.🥰

  • @SiliconValleyHighValue
    @SiliconValleyHighValue Рік тому +7

    That scene is more than 30 years old..and it still is so inspiring!!

  • @HagSIN
    @HagSIN 8 років тому +128

    I love that that just put him in a good mood at the end there.

    • @canthide207
      @canthide207 6 років тому +1

      Good singing will do that😊

  • @davecollard6127
    @davecollard6127 8 років тому +251

    The best part is when Sams gets pulled into the door.

  • @paulag1685
    @paulag1685 6 років тому +6

    One of my absolute favorite movies shout out to my mama for making me watch this when I was about 6 years old. I love you so much mama 😍😍💜💜

  • @21johnnyjones
    @21johnnyjones 7 років тому +84

    Anybody else noticed that Sams hit the door at 2:30

  • @aaronhall7080
    @aaronhall7080 8 років тому +10

    Man this song NEVER gets old.

  • @MoorenaEl
    @MoorenaEl 5 років тому +18

    To this day I still crack up when Mr Clark ran Sams into the piano 😂😂😂😂😂cute little thing

  • @ohwell94
    @ohwell94 10 років тому +7

    I absolutely love the look on that principals face!!!Complete shock,yet admiration and respect!!!

  • @ghettomerman_01
    @ghettomerman_01 7 років тому +6

    Man, I can't express just how much I love this movie. I especially enjoy these two scenes.

  • @ervinhoward9806
    @ervinhoward9806 Рік тому

    Awesome to see Mr Clark's expression. Priceless. He was a happy camper to each of his teaching staff.

  • @sunflowertarot393
    @sunflowertarot393 6 років тому +83

    At 1:07 morgan looked at him like "oh I guess youfeelin yourself huh"

  • @latayajames6444
    @latayajames6444 6 років тому +22

    Best harmonize song scene in a moviee yesss

  • @compellingbutforgettable903
    @compellingbutforgettable903 2 роки тому +6

    This is a great pick me up after a bad day at work.

  • @blacbutaflyy2
    @blacbutaflyy2 8 років тому +1035

    I loved this movie that light skin dude was my boo he just didn't know it..😍

    • @docman2840
      @docman2840 8 років тому +40

      When light skinned men were everything

    • @blacbutaflyy2
      @blacbutaflyy2 8 років тому +3

      +Doc Man That's true 😆

    • @DocKaosBeats
      @DocKaosBeats 8 років тому +25

      +Blacbutaflyy2 we making a come back us light skins still here baby lol

    • @taytayturner2209
      @taytayturner2209 8 років тому +3

      @Blacbutaflyys
      I agree with you his voice is so .... OMG.... words can't describe it.Just know its more than awesome!

    • @dominicshaparker3444
      @dominicshaparker3444 8 років тому

      Girl mines too!😂