Thank you....THANK YOU!!! Thats EXACTLY what I told everybody who said Prince was better bcuz he played more instruments. I told em Prince played more instruments but Mike WAS the instrument.
Just as with most stars, from Micheal Jackson, Prince, Elvis Presley etc. , it is not the outward vantage-point of self that is the problem, it is the inward perception of self that is the problem.
Straight up if it wasn't for his abusive dad and eurocentric beauty standards of the 80s he would have embraced his features he looked better than most dudes nowadays
I dunno about the world, but I did. Ever since I saw the J5 on the Tonight show at 7 years old all I wanted to be was a dancer and musician. And I'm still both, I'm 56 and still moving like MJ is just moving me to be where I go
@@roshelltannen9698 right!!! The least talented one in the family (whoever that may be) still turns out the majority of entertainers. Lol. Peace and love to you!
Joe was tough on his kids some might call it hard love ...but he knew what he was doing and did it right ....they were all very talented and impressive .....
Paolo Rocca Are you smoking crack? I’m sorry Michael is better with his brother especially with harmonies. You are someone who doesn’t know anything about music. Michael with the brothers including Jermaine sung off each other perfectly it was like magic. Michael solo concerts with the other singers and performers didn’t matchup to what his brothers gave as a performance.
@@Kemet3.0 Im singer of all music and you only a fan your ansewer not is certificated Michel never need his brothers a course his brothers to him yes I SHOW you: whos "s the one winner of that family? Than you smoke Crack ok? and I dont have vicius like you see you!
What do you mean by wishing if only he understood? You must either be joking or not very clever when it comes to expressing your thoughts and feelings... He poured his soul into it, when you love yourself with your entire being first, only then you can live by sharing it in that kinda fashion that Only he could.
Everyone in that audience witnessed magic right there. You cannot take your eyes off him, he owns it. Soon, he would own the world as a solo artist. Miss him always.
@@marypeter5161 He is at peace. Still very much in the spotlight, we all love him and his music. Sadly, he is not among the living as he passed away in 2009. His legacy lives on.
To have the cop come in to disperse the crowd only to be overtaken by the rythm and start dancing with the party was just unreal choreography for that time 👍🏻😂
How i miss growing up in the 70s as a kid, enjoying being entertained by iconic groups with music that is first class legendary and solid gold talent of musicians. l miss programs like American Bandstand with Dick Clark, Soul Train, Solid Gold with Wolfman Jack, etc..... The 80s and 90s were great overall with the advent of MTV and VH1 and music videos that was pure magic of art, music and creativity, but the true sweet spot was the 70s. Collectively looking back at those decades moving forward, I am thankul for great talent across all genres of solid gold music during my lifetime.
I remember jumping out of bed with the same schedule every Saturday. I miss them days watching the best of R&B on Soul Train, followed by the best of Pop on Bandstand. R.I.P. M.J., the greatest entertainer of all time, without a doubt.
exactly in that order! Then the Outer Limits from 1p-2p then outside to play the rest of the day before coming inside to get ready for church the next morning!!!! The good ole days
The Jacksons at the top of their game, choreography wise - this beat kickin'! and MJ getting ready to take off on his solo career, he was such a stage presence, the whole package. RIP Michael.
I remember watching this on a cold Saturday afternoon in 1979! I was 12 years old 😃 They were on Soul Train the same day!! That song still drives me crazy!😅 SPECTACULAR performance!!
The screams of joy from the audience, the joy from everyone watch is what fills me with joy. As well as seeing these King's perform. My God we were lucky.
I loved watching American Band Stand Saturdays. Michael was a beautiful person inside and out. We will never know why he changed his outward appearance, but I hope he is resting in peace.❤️
I'm almost lost for words when I try to describe how tremendous such music was. Music today is a joke by comparison. Sure there are some good singers about today, some great singers, like GaGa. But the MUSIC by itself was incredible. From the days when I used to buy 12" singles just for the instrumental version, often on the B side, because the music was so damn good. I feel blessed to have been born in the 60's which I meant I grew up listening to the sounds of the 70's and 80's - the BEST times!!!!
I adore M.J. He was so happy then. I wish he would have never had to endure so much pain. His loving heart and beautiful spirit was absolutely amazing. I love you and miss you M.J.
+Wendy Speener The media and extremely money hungry people around him - including those he trusted - killed him. If it weren't for them he would still be around and spreading his unique musical talent with us. Heck, look what happened with Princes Diana, one of his close friends, huh.
i LOVE the young girl at the end in the headband! Can you imagine being invited on stage - on TELEVISION - to dance with the Jacksons????!!!!! oh my gosh! And her and Randy were really gettin' it in! This incarnation of the Jacksons (1976-1981): Untouchable. NO ONE could fcuk with them.
God blessed Mrs Katherine Jackson and Mr Joseph Jackson to have some talented kids and God really anointed Michael I love him so much god bless him rest in peace my sweet angel
Every one of those kids was a blessing. Amazing to have a family full of that much talent. It's like they were from another planet. A gift to the world.
Michael Jackson had incredible talent. With lots of help from his family, especially from his dad, he grew his talent at an early age. Later on he continued to grow his talent to become the world's greatest entertainer. His faith as a jehovah's witness actually hindered his musical career as the J.W.s wanted the Thriller video banned because of the zombies that were in it. Plus they spied on him with two J.W. members on his tours. They were part of his entourage. They caused him so much grief that he wrote a letter to the J.W. cult asking to be left alone and to no longer be referred to as a J.W.
Michael was an amazing performer. Moved so effortlessly on the stage - owned it! You can just hear it in his vocals that he was not long for that group and (for lack of a better word) had a different Destiny than his brothers. Took them as far as he could on the ride. But man, what a talent! Born to dance and sing
Who could not like the Jacksons! Such a beautiful group of young men! I bet Michael is still dancing up there in Heaven! 2020 and we can still see them!!! THANK YOU
Nine years old when this came out. I bought the 45 and played the SHIT out of it. I still turn this one up when it comes on the radio (which is not really often enough)
This has to be the perfect performance on stage, out of the many perfect MJ performances. These brothers from Gary ,Indiana are one of the greatest family acts ever... they are the truth.
Wow! I didn't realize how much I was missing back then because I very seldom watched Soul Train. There was so much other great music during that time. This was a family of awesome performers. Multitasking with singing, dancing and playing instruments
His dancing is simply amazing. He outshines everyone, male, female. Your eyes automatically follow his moves. Try to watch another Jackson or any of the other hack dancers that come on stage. You begin to stray and move toward Michael. Amazing.
um... Marlon, Jackie, and Micheal came up with the dance moves together. But since Michael is the lead that's all many choose to see. Randy, Tito, and Jermaine provided the musical expertise. They were a collective group and were the launching pad for Micheal's individual success.
Jrobi 76 hell no! Michael Jackson made the jackson 5!! even producers who worked with them said this!! You need to respect the michael for taking his family out of poverty!!!!
I will listen to this song when I'm 96! I will never get tired of Michael Jackson's music! He was definitely the king of pop! I cried my eyes 😭 out the day he died. I kept him alive by playing his music non-stop even though it drove my housemates crazy! RIP Michael.
Oh, hell yes - dance and shout back to the 70s!!!!!! Great music, cool vibes, chill people, better clothes, more freedom!!!! Glad I was there - sorry for you if you weren't.✌❤
My son is 6 going on 7 and loves this song. He saw the documentary Spike Lee just came out with with this clip and always rewinds this part trying to do there moves. It's amazing he was born in 2010 32 years after this came out and digs The Jacksons. That's how u know they were great and made timeless music for generations.
Absolutely!!! My son LOVES MJ, and he is only 12. His favorite song is Don't Stop Til You Get Enough..I must've played and replayed that song thousands of times since he was 3..
That's wonderful. I don't have children yet, but when I do, I'm going to see to it that they are exposed to The Jackson 5, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson. To hear their music is to love their music.
yes indeed. I don't expose him to this music today even though its a few artist and songs out there that are more appropriate for a childs ears. Even though those some of the old music talks about love making its not explicit and raunchy. theres feeling and understanding between man and woman in them.
Aye that police officer is me 😂 Lmaoo I would be like “Move!! Let me dance with the Jacksons” 😂 Great performance!!❤️ I love the whole Jackson family.❤️❤️
I love this so much, it makes you wish we were still in those times. I'm thirteen and sometimes wish we were back in those times. I just wish I could have been there to see it.
No I know how you feel EXACTLY. I'm 15, and ever since I was 12 I was addicted to the past. Those times were much simpler and everyone knew how to party! No internet, so you would go out with your friends to talk to them and jam to your favorite artists in sweet, classic cars. The olden days were the golden days!
Um I hope you do realize that if youre a poc you wouldve be discriminated against if you were "still in those times". Racism was very very strong back then dont forget.
Of course, I know. I know there a lot of downs as to living in the past. But there are ups and downs in every generation. There is still racism today, too.
+Bri V. I understand what you're saying but it's still pretty strong today too. I'll just use one example that recently happened: Did you know Honda recently settled out of court for charging minorities (in this case excluding white women because they're minorities too) higher interest rates on car loans EVEN if that minority had a higher credit score? www.dw.com/en/honda-agrees-to-settle-us-discrimination-claims-out-of-court/a-18584609
I was a metal head in the 80's and did not appreciate MJ's music but even then I recognized how good he was at dancing. Looking back in this video, damn, he was good even in the 70's. True talent, then dedicated work put in on top of it to be the best.
I absolutely agree with that beautiful comment!! I hope that the 2 of us aren't the only ones who truly knows what this man has meant to me! He has been an absolute icon in my life 😍 and I will always hold him dear in my heart ❤ rip, Michael
Whose here in 2024 watching the king of pop MJ 👑
Meee!!!
Me
Top fav moment from AB..actually saw this and loved it!!
We are here.. let's go 🎉🎉.
I'm here
MICHEAL JACKSONS DANCING WAS A GIFT FROM GOD.. NO ONE WAS BETTER THAN HIM... HE WAS THE KING
😂😂😂😂 Comedians everywhere and you are definitely 💯...
He was just good that's it !!!!
His voice was the best also
Still is the best!
bro what are you talking about? These brothers created dance styles in their house hahaha
Michael doesn’t dance. His body is an instrument, he IS the music.
Thank you....THANK YOU!!! Thats EXACTLY what I told everybody who said Prince was better bcuz he played more instruments. I told em Prince played more instruments but Mike WAS the instrument.
Yess i love this comment,michael is the physical expression of the music
Well said 👍🏻
I felt that way when I danced. I closed my eyes and let the music guide me.
Thank you
I so miss American Bandstand and Soul Train!!!
Me too
Me too
So do I.
Michael never realized how beautiful his face was.
As a teenager I thought they were the sexiest guys on 🌍
@@belindacarter1285 qqqqqqqqqqq
Truth
Just as with most stars, from Micheal Jackson, Prince, Elvis Presley etc. , it is not the outward vantage-point of self that is the problem, it is the inward perception of self that is the problem.
Straight up if it wasn't for his abusive dad and eurocentric beauty standards of the 80s he would have embraced his features he looked better than most dudes nowadays
When Michael Jackson danced ... the world danced differently forever
Salirpfor
I dunno about the world, but I did. Ever since I saw the J5 on the Tonight show at 7 years old all I wanted to be was a dancer and musician. And I'm still both, I'm 56 and still moving like MJ is just moving me to be where I go
Saw him on Bad tour! He blew all the professional dancers he had on stage with him away! He stood out way out! What a concert.
If he realized how handsome he was❤❤❤
Look at those f***ing moves. And he hadn't even tapped his "Thriller" groove yet...
Brings tears to my eyes. Shows you how music can unite people. A gift from the God Almighty
Amen
Glory to the highest power.
@@kennellorr9249 Jesus
Just seeing the people getting down makes my ❤melt
Absolutely! People from totally different walks of life have danced and shouted to The Jacksons...
better than anything today 👌
Every single one of them are ridiculously talented!!!!! Love them!
Jackson 5 were fab xoxo
The comment section fronting like his brother were slobs. They all moved perfectly.
@@roshelltannen9698 right!!! The least talented one in the family (whoever that may be) still turns out the majority of entertainers. Lol. Peace and love to you!
Word. I love Marlon, Jackie dancing and Randy's dancing even while holding an instrument. And Tito's playing.
Joe was tough on his kids some might call it hard love ...but he knew what he was doing and did it right ....they were all very talented and impressive .....
Song still got me bobbing my head. RIP Michael Jackson & Dick Clark.
Nobody could spin like Michael Jackson! And I mean nobody!
Papa I can
Never needed his brothers its true was genial!!
Paolo Rocca Are you smoking crack? I’m sorry Michael is better with his brother especially with harmonies.
You are someone who doesn’t know anything about music.
Michael with the brothers including Jermaine sung off each other perfectly it was like magic.
Michael solo concerts with the other singers and performers didn’t matchup to what his brothers gave as a performance.
@@Kemet3.0 Im singer of all music and you only a fan your ansewer not is certificated Michel never need his brothers a course his brothers to him yes I SHOW you: whos "s the one winner of that family? Than you smoke Crack ok? and I dont have vicius like you see you!
You are definitely right about that. I mean if you look closely it's almost like he's about to take off in flight when spins😲😲😲
Wow!! No one even comes close to MJ’s level of talent!! ❤️❤️
That's why he left the Jackson 5 --- he was becoming much more talented than them
@@lukebuchwald9252 Michael was the most talented since the start, that's why they made him the lead.
Asombroso el maykol
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 you are you doing you will be at least one office work on the Wiggles Go back at 👍🏿 I will be at least
You can't say that
Michael, I wish you understood how incredibly talented you were. We will never see your kind again. Miss you like crazy.
What do you mean by wishing if only he understood? You must either be joking or not very clever when it comes to expressing your thoughts and feelings...
He poured his soul into it, when you love yourself with your entire being first, only then you can live by sharing it in that kinda fashion that Only he could.
I only wish Michael loved himself more --- he would still be alive if he did
@@lukebuchwald9252 Knowledge.
😭🤩
And how much we loved you. To some of us you were everything... to me your still my world.
Dude was amazing. Nobody comes close. Nobody.
Prince .
@@dongray6834 Not even close..
They all were.
Totally
😀 Don't forget _Tiny Tim !_ 🎶👌
Michael was and always will be the baddest man ever to perform behind a microphone - Tito Jackson.
no one today can even compare... always the best MJ
I've never seen anyone entertain like this man. No one will ever come close to him.
That's back in the day when music was fun and dancing was cool.
True
Tigger Smoove yes
I totally agree now that Drake and all the others took over music it sounds horrible Michael would definitely not let that happen
Life was fun and cool. Peace bro!
Dody
One of the BEST songs ever from Micheal! Can’t help but move when it plays!
lawyers9: And easily 1 of Michael Jackson's BEST vocals ever...
Everyone in that audience witnessed magic right there. You cannot take your eyes off him, he owns it. Soon, he would own the world as a solo artist. Miss him always.
Remember this like it was yesterday. No one like The Jacksons...and there will never be anyone greater than Michael.
Breaks my heart sometimes to see Mike. Such a tormented soul
usually it is the most tormented souls who have the most to give the world.
@@harmoniabalanza facts
He's now at peace, living somewhere Away from the spotlight
@@marypeter5161 He is at peace. Still very much in the spotlight, we all love him and his music. Sadly, he is not among the living as he passed away in 2009. His legacy lives on.
@@davidn.211 BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
MICHAEL JACKSON IS ALIVE.
HE DIDN'T DIE IN 2009 😂😂😂.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Damn Michael was a DANCING MACHINE after all
lol
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That was actually one of the Jackson 5 songs!! "Dancing Machine"!! Lol...
Harvey Quezada you stupid you stupid
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One of the greatest riffs in music history
whitch was written by RANDY jackson
Ladies and Gentlemen....The absolute "King of Pop " Michael Jackson !!! 👍🙌♥️
The best, Amazing Black family ✊🏽. We love and support y'all forever.
I can see why Michael went solo, by this time he had his own style.
Any "style" Michael had was attributed to the J5 days. That's where he honed his talent and skills
That and the brothers just couldn’t keep up with the new music michael wanted to do
It made creative and monetary sense.
Not to take away anything from his brothers, Michael eclipsed them in every way.
The brothers wanted to stay a nostalgia act like the Four Tops --- MJ wanted to move into the exciting new 80's sound
To have the cop come in to disperse the crowd only to be overtaken by the rythm and start dancing with the party was just unreal choreography for that time 👍🏻😂
Today they would be cancelled.
@@tlome8033 probably not
@@_swesters_ I see you haven't been paying attention to the new rules.
@@tlome8033 I don't think people would care. this joke is used all the time lol
Absolutely
What a great dancer he was!! Damn!!
I swear
How i miss growing up in the 70s as a kid, enjoying being entertained by iconic groups with music that is first class legendary and solid gold talent of musicians. l miss programs like American Bandstand with Dick Clark, Soul Train, Solid Gold with Wolfman Jack, etc..... The 80s and 90s were great overall with the advent of MTV and VH1 and music videos that was pure magic of art, music and creativity, but the true sweet spot was the 70s. Collectively looking back at those decades moving forward, I am thankul for great talent across all genres of solid gold music during my lifetime.
So lucky and I’m a 90s babies and I wished that I would of been around all that
AMEN🙏🏼 PREACH THE TRUTH❣
AMEN!!!!
Well said, brother! What an amazing time to grow up that was, we are so blessed.
PRETTY GOOD 70s Music ,,,
Just absolutely love the way Michael Jackson does the spin.
Imagine there were many people in that audience seeing something like this for the first time in there lives. This is still an Amazing performance.
I can tell the audience wasn’t ready for that performance to end
Cartoons from 8-11am
Soul train at 11am
American Bandstand 12pm
Classic Saturday's!
I remember jumping out of bed with the same schedule every Saturday. I miss them days watching the best of R&B on Soul Train, followed by the best of Pop on Bandstand. R.I.P. M.J., the greatest entertainer of all time, without a doubt.
Yep those were the days I used to get up and have 4-5 bowls of cereal and lots of surgar I also watched Johnny Quest
Diezel your schedule is a little different from mine. AB came on at !2 pm then Soul Train at 1pm. I learned to dance watching both. Good Days.
exactly in that order! Then the Outer Limits from 1p-2p then outside to play the rest of the day before coming inside to get ready for church the next morning!!!! The good ole days
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah buddy!!!!!!
These brothers from Gary ,Indiana are one of the greatest family acts ever... they are the truth.
+T' Challa - Absolutely agree and although he is now gone, Michael is still the king!
+Ron Smith so true
+Ron Smith oh yes!!!
Word....The greatest.
+Ron Smith amen to that m.j will always be the king of pop forever 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤
The Jacksons at the top of their game, choreography wise - this beat kickin'! and MJ getting ready to take off on his solo career, he was such a stage presence, the whole package. RIP Michael.
You king forever
Best tracks for pure funk Michael ever did.
Absolutely
Watching him at 12 yrs old do The Robot to Dancing Machine is a thing to behold.
9 months later he would rock the world to its knee caps!!
MJ just embodies pure talent. You can't take your eyes off his moves. Unreal.
Watching this puts a smile on your face it's such a talented production
I remember watching this on a cold Saturday afternoon in 1979! I was 12 years old 😃 They were on Soul Train the same day!! That song still drives me crazy!😅 SPECTACULAR performance!!
The screams of joy from the audience, the joy from everyone watch is what fills me with joy. As well as seeing these King's perform. My God we were lucky.
My favorite performance of the Jackson’s!
ABS aways had the best audience. They made you feel like you was there with them. I loved watching this show...
I loved watching American Band Stand Saturdays. Michael was a beautiful person inside and out. We will never know why he changed his outward appearance, but I hope he is resting in peace.❤️
That baseline is so simple but so LEGENDARY!!!! Definitely 1 of their best songs ever.
Jermaine was a talented bass player. Dancing and playing bass plus singing. That's talent. I'm sure endless hours of practice.
@@johnnytorino9455 im pretty sure that was a session player on bass .Remember the Jacksons were on Epic Records and Jermaine remained at Motown.
@@johnnytorino9455 That's Randy on bass synthesizer....he was the one who produced this hit.
@@seanlewis1148 I learn something new every day✌️
Todas as músicas dele foi boas
I get chills watching them... the BEST!!!
The most exciting performer ever. On stage this man could hold your attention like no one else.
What an introduction to an iconic band. The Jacksons are truly amazing.
God sends one of a kind - Michael jackson was a unique talented singer
I blasted this song about 100,000 times in my dormitory room! ☺
Michael really got the American Bandstand people up n singing & dancing😊
Hello Cynthia, How are you doing?
I'm almost lost for words when I try to describe how tremendous such music was. Music today is a joke by comparison. Sure there are some good singers about today, some great singers, like GaGa. But the MUSIC by itself was incredible. From the days when I used to buy 12" singles just for the instrumental version, often on the B side, because the music was so damn good. I feel blessed to have been born in the 60's which I meant I grew up listening to the sounds of the 70's and 80's - the BEST times!!!!
I adore M.J. He was so happy then. I wish he would have never had to endure so much pain. His loving heart and beautiful spirit was absolutely amazing. I love you and miss you M.J.
+Wendy Speener The media and extremely money hungry people around him - including those he trusted - killed him. If it weren't for them he would still be around and spreading his unique musical talent with us. Heck, look what happened with Princes Diana, one of his close friends, huh.
me to I love that man MJ the king for life
+Wendy Speener I miss him something awful, him and Whitney both :(
+Whyldchld now prince too... all icons! music will never be the same...
Phil Ad what the living fuck are you.....a clairvoyant ??
The jacksons was a great group still a pleasure to play their songs
The world needs to dance like this again!!!
They had a lot of fun back then. You hear so much about anxiety and depression now, probably wasn't as big of an issue back then.
Who remembers watching this, 42 years ago to this day .. on February 10th 1979
WERE are the 80s Kids try ing to Claim a 70s song They do 70s songs by the 1000s Thought 4 sure this would be,,
i LOVE the young girl at the end in the headband! Can you imagine being invited on stage - on TELEVISION - to dance with the Jacksons????!!!!! oh my gosh! And her and Randy were really gettin' it in!
This incarnation of the Jacksons (1976-1981): Untouchable. NO ONE could fcuk with them.
God blessed Mrs Katherine Jackson and Mr Joseph Jackson to have some talented kids and God really anointed Michael I love him so much god bless him rest in peace my sweet angel
@Maybe it’s Just me now there was a star.
Very of lot of work say Mr jackson ^^
Every one of those kids was a blessing. Amazing to have a family full of that much talent. It's like they were from another planet. A gift to the world.
Antigamente
@Maybe it’s Just me justme
God knows He blessed this young man with TALENT!
Michael Jackson had incredible talent. With lots of help from his family, especially from his dad, he grew his talent at an early age. Later on he continued to grow his talent to become the world's greatest entertainer. His faith as a jehovah's witness actually hindered his musical career as the J.W.s wanted the Thriller video banned because of the zombies that were in it. Plus they spied on him with two J.W. members on his tours. They were part of his entourage. They caused him so much grief that he wrote a letter to the J.W. cult asking to be left alone and to no longer be referred to as a J.W.
Yes indeed
Now you know why I loved American Bandstand. They knew how to put on a show as did the Jacksons. This was great! Thank you for posting it.
A time when only people with real talent could become famous!
Amen
Had to be talent or no show
Yeah,and nowadays it's so artificial.
This comment alone should have thousands of thumbs up!
True as fuck
such simple dance moves, yet so mesmerising... (miss you so much Michael)
This just totally lifted my mood! Great energy from the Jacksons and the audience. I was 11 when this song came out and I remember I bought the 45!
2022 I am now 52 and my daughter just turned 21.she never knew music like this I'm so very happy to share ❤️
I’m 45 and my son is 11 and digging this song!
Kids nowdays dont know what good music
Michael was an amazing performer. Moved so effortlessly on the stage - owned it! You can just hear it in his vocals that he was not long for that group and (for lack of a better word) had a different Destiny than his brothers. Took them as far as he could on the ride. But man, what a talent! Born to dance and sing
Perfect spins with a corded microphone. Amazing.
The Greatest Entertainer in Music and performance Michael Jackson
Mike knew how to rock that party!!!
The star of the show, just on the verge of his epic explosion of a career!!
Who could not like the Jacksons! Such a beautiful group of young men! I bet Michael is still dancing up there in Heaven! 2020 and we can still see them!!! THANK YOU
When this was new it sounded like music from another planet.
Nine years old when this came out. I bought the 45 and played the SHIT out of it. I still turn this one up when it comes on the radio (which is not really often enough)
lol! The cop at 3:40 is like "Ladies, please clear the stage! So I can shake my body down to the ground!"
Monica Stewart lmaooo
Monica Stewart ----Yes, the cop giving into the music is too funny; but he can dance.
Monica Stewart this comment made me laugh so much!!
😂😂😂😂😂
Thank
After 40 yrs this still a badass joint. That opening just sets it off.
He was a gift from God!
This has to be the perfect performance on stage, out of the many perfect MJ performances.
These brothers from Gary ,Indiana are one of the greatest family acts ever... they are the truth.
this is my favorite performance of the Jacksons! So good.
Wow! I didn't realize how much I was missing back then because I very seldom watched Soul Train. There was so much other great music during that time. This was a family of awesome performers. Multitasking with singing, dancing and playing instruments
His dancing is simply amazing. He outshines everyone, male, female. Your eyes automatically follow his moves. Try to watch another Jackson or any of the other hack dancers that come on stage. You begin to stray and move toward Michael. Amazing.
um... Marlon, Jackie, and Micheal came up with the dance moves together. But since Michael is the lead that's all many choose to see. Randy, Tito, and Jermaine provided the musical expertise. They were a collective group and were the launching pad for Micheal's individual success.
Jrobi 76 hell no! Michael Jackson made the jackson 5!! even producers who worked with them said this!! You need to respect the michael for taking his family out of poverty!!!!
It all seems like Michael is floating-dancing... Not walking... Pure TALENT... Oh yeah!
Marlon did a pretty good job of dancing, similar to Michael.
He did not have a choice
I will listen to this song when I'm 96! I will never get tired of Michael Jackson's music! He was definitely the king of pop! I cried my eyes 😭 out the day he died. I kept him alive by playing his music non-stop even though it drove my housemates crazy! RIP Michael.
Good stuff. Those were the days, that was THE music. I don't think Michael ever knew we girls absolutely swooned over him.
One of the best dance songs ever. They would play that at the disco and it would get lit!
I guess that's why they made the dance songs that they did because it was the disco era.
Those effortless spins!
NOBODY will EVER spin like Michael. Body straight up, smooth, like...well, like Michael Jackson spinning!
IKR ! Spinning so fast and smooth without getting caught in the cord is ridiculous !
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Eu tinha 19 anos nessa época e dancei muito essa musica. (I was 19 years old in that decade and I danced a lot this music.
Oh, hell yes - dance and shout back to the 70s!!!!!! Great music, cool vibes, chill people, better clothes, more freedom!!!! Glad I was there - sorry for you if you weren't.✌❤
I was there 🎊 🎉😃🥰
My son is 6 going on 7 and loves this song. He saw the documentary Spike Lee just came out with with this clip and always rewinds this part trying to do there moves. It's amazing he was born in 2010 32 years after this came out and digs The Jacksons. That's how u know they were great and made timeless music for generations.
Absolutely!!! My son LOVES MJ, and he is only 12. His favorite song is Don't Stop Til You Get Enough..I must've played and replayed that song thousands of times since he was 3..
my kids adore MJ I have to replace Michael Jackson the experience for the Wii once every 3 months
That's wonderful. I don't have children yet, but when I do, I'm going to see to it that they are exposed to The Jackson 5, The Jacksons, Michael Jackson, and Janet Jackson. To hear their music is to love their music.
yes indeed. I don't expose him to this music today even though its a few artist and songs out there that are more appropriate for a childs ears. Even though those some of the old music talks about love making its not explicit and raunchy. theres feeling and understanding between man and woman in them.
PREACH♡
Michael seemed to almost spin off into the sky, he was right on the verge of galactic stardom
Lmao this comment tho. Nice
Feb 10 1979 ...38 years ago...wow😨
Robert Dunkes SR
Your Words Speak Volumes! Very Well Said
Michael Jackson was a superstar and had been a superstar for many years when this came out.
Legendary
This Sound and Performance will never loose its magic
Michael Jackson dance 🩰 is out of this world 🌍
Song is STILL the ish!!! Love seeing him here - happy, healthy and most importantly, alive. RIP Michael; you are missed.
Wow 79, I was in the sixth grade and this is when I fell in love with Michael Jackson. He was simply the best ❤️❤️
He’s the best ever in this world. Greatest performer ever.
Zeynep linem ...False!
@@brucescott4261Bruce not false, greatest performer, greatest entertainer, greatest humanitarian beside Jesus Christ, That is Michael Jackson.
Aye that police officer is me 😂 Lmaoo I would be like “Move!! Let me dance with the Jacksons” 😂 Great performance!!❤️ I love the whole Jackson family.❤️❤️
The Greatest Showman , EVER!!!! R.I.P Mike.
I love this so much, it makes you wish we were still in those times. I'm thirteen and sometimes wish we were back in those times. I just wish I could have been there to see it.
No I know how you feel EXACTLY. I'm 15, and ever since I was 12 I was addicted to the past. Those times were much simpler and everyone knew how to party! No internet, so you would go out with your friends to talk to them and jam to your favorite artists in sweet, classic cars. The olden days were the golden days!
Um I hope you do realize that if youre a poc you wouldve be discriminated against if you were "still in those times". Racism was very very strong back then dont forget.
Of course, I know. I know there a lot of downs as to living in the past. But there are ups and downs in every generation. There is still racism today, too.
It was a fabulous era Ohio Donuts...fah-sho! (LOL) So glad you are able to see it here on youtube. Enjoy! Peace friend.
+Bri V.
I understand what you're saying but it's still pretty strong today too. I'll just use one example that recently happened: Did you know Honda recently settled out of court for charging minorities (in this case excluding white women because they're minorities too) higher interest rates on car loans EVEN if that minority had a higher credit score?
www.dw.com/en/honda-agrees-to-settle-us-discrimination-claims-out-of-court/a-18584609
I was a metal head in the 80's and did not appreciate MJ's music but even then I recognized how good he was at dancing. Looking back in this video, damn, he was good even in the 70's. True talent, then dedicated work put in on top of it to be the best.
Even in the 70s LOL What does that mean ?
@@theodoreritola7641 He was even better in the 80's!
And better in the 90s @@brantrichardson1949
Their dancing was so ahead of the times. Just glad I was part of that era. Still luv Michael & Jackson 5
I remember ot like it was yesterday, as I was watched, danced 💃& screamed! Fantastic performance !👏👏👏
MICHAEL. JACKSON. Was beautiful from the beginning. till the end. - a Legend. - one of a kind. SPECIAL 🙏
This whole album was under rated. Beginning to the end I still know all the songs on this album.❤
I disagree .... No it didn't do Thriller and off the wall numbers but still sold over 2mill
@@theleslielezzshowtell4513 did you read my comment? Just my opinion you have a good day sir😬
I absolutely agree with that beautiful comment!! I hope that the 2 of us aren't the only ones who truly knows what this man has meant to me! He has been an absolute icon in my life 😍 and I will always hold him dear in my heart ❤ rip, Michael