"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 the son of Berry Gordy. He took the name Rockwell to prove he could make it without his daddy's name and then he goes and gets the most recognizable voice in the world to sing backup! He was a one hit wonder.
Rockwell, real name Kennedy William Gordy, is the elder half-brother of Stefan Gordy aka Redfoo of LMFAO. His nephew Skyler Gordy, son of Berry Gordy IV, is Sky Blu of LMFAO
Lol brother.....MJ did the backing vocals :) that’s why it sounds like that. :) Not many songs where MJ did backup vocals, can’t think of another one at all to be honest. But it is the case with this one
Eddie Murphy- Whatsupwitu / Yeah 3T- Why / I need you The Doobie Brothers- Minute by Minute / Here to Love You Ralph Tresvaynt - Alright with Me Stevie Wonder - All I do Black street- Joy
Not you're not bugging it's Michael he did the background vocals and produced it. I was so Little but loved this when it came out, I knew it was Michael. Side note Rockwell's father is Berry Gordy.
Rockwell and Michael Jackson did get together on 1984 , Michael Jackson voice was recorded separately and was added to the music, sadly that they never sang together
Also Paul Mccartney and MJ did two songs together, Freddie Mercury and Michael did two or three songs together, i believe 1 of them got released eventually.
Yes it was really cool back in the day to use big stars in this way.. This was a huge hit for Rockwell & Michael Jackson.. Well written well sung one of the all around floor filling favorites of that period.. Oh and your face when the "woh oh ooooh" come in lolling out VERY loud !!! Just for the record i am confirming that yes it is Michael Jackson but then you will already know that by now.. One very cool song !!
it's Michael, that was in the thriller era, and as he was at his peak, he didn't want credit for the music so as not to overshadow his childhood friend
One of my all time faves. His other cut was "obscene phone caller" his father, Berry gordy, father of Motown discouraged him from singing, he sang in front of Michael, MJ told him yo go for it and he came up w a timeless classic. Dope reaction. I felt the same way I heard the record. And this was fresh after thriller album
Thriller MJ is deff there. He wanted no "featuring Michael Jackson" credits on this song. He agreed to add lyrical assistance to Rockwell as he was Berry Gordys son, the founder of Motown Records so MJ had no problem adding some bars to this song without wanting credit
Michael Jackson and Rockwell were on the same t ball team as kids. They've known each other for a long time. Michael isn't just doing it because he got his start with Rockwells daddy lol.
It’s micheal Jackson doing the chrous and micheal Jackson brother as back ground singer Rockwell needed help get number 1 and micheal was signed under his daddy label tbh it’s Micheal Jackson and his brother ft Rockwell 😭😂😂
Yes it's MJ in the chorus . Rokwell is Berry Gordy son , founder of Motown , Jackson 5 label .Rockwell is a childood friend of mike . He gave him a favor with this song but didnt ask for credits .
Rockwell (Kennedy William Gordy) is actually Berry Gordy's (founder of Motown label) son. Michael Jackson and him knew each other since they were children.
I forget sometimes how young the Reactors are,and what I know and they know can be vastly different. This getting older crap just sucks,yes one becomes wise but I don't want to be wise-wanna stay younger,lol
Yeah Michael Jackson did the chorus for the song but for some reason he just wasn't featured in it. It's even more evident if you listen to the extended version. I also wanna add Michael Jackson didn't take featured credit for doing the chorus to Centipede by Rebbie Jackson and I'm sure there's more examples of him doing that in other songs.
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Michael Jackson did the back vocals.
Yes he did.
Including Jermaine
Actually, Michael did lead vocals for the chorus. His brother, Jermaine, did the backups.
The king!
Yes MJ did the backing vocals ...rockwell father was barry gordy ( founder of motown )
Hahahaa!!!! Yep, Barry Gordy..that'll get you a hit. :)
He and MJ were also childhood friends
Your face when the chorus hit was amazing. Probably same as mine when I first heard the song. MJ's voice is unmistakable.
"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)
Michael and Jermaine Jackson were schoolfriends of Rockwell
@@MsKaydee1982 yes and Jermaine he was married with Rockwell’s sister Hazel Gordy
Taken from Wikipedia
Yes it's Michael Jackson. Rockwell is Motown founder Berry Gordy's son and Michael did the background vocals for this song as a favor to Berry Gordy.
Rockwell is the son of Berry Gordy. He took the name Rockwell to prove he could make it without his daddy's name and then he goes and gets the most recognizable voice in the world to sing backup! He was a one hit wonder.
Rockwell, real name Kennedy William Gordy, is the elder half-brother of Stefan Gordy aka Redfoo of LMFAO. His nephew Skyler Gordy, son of Berry Gordy IV, is Sky Blu of LMFAO
@@FerretJohn wow
@@FerretJohn Didnt know that as well.... 😮😮😮
@@FerretJohn I knew about Rockwell and MJ, but I had no idea LMFAO were also Gordy family members.
Amazing
Your face when MJ's voice hit! lmao
Yep, both Michael and Jermaine Jackson ❤️
I didn't know about Jermaine ❤
7/12/2021
Yes!!!! Michael and his older brother Jermaine sang the backup to this Wonderful song! Bravo!! You picked that up right away! God bless you!! 😎
Lol brother.....MJ did the backing vocals :) that’s why it sounds like that. :)
Not many songs where MJ did backup vocals, can’t think of another one at all to be honest. But it is the case with this one
Eddie Murphy- Whatsupwitu / Yeah
3T- Why / I need you
The Doobie Brothers- Minute by Minute / Here to Love You
Ralph Tresvaynt - Alright with Me
Stevie Wonder - All I do
Black street- Joy
Michael does background on Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy!!
is this michael jackson??
MJ: heh heh
IT IS MICHAEL JACKSON!!
Haha that’s because it is Michael Jackson singing the phrase “Somebody’s watching me”
It’s funny you didn’t know that!
His father asked Michael Jackson to sing on this track, at-least that’s what I remember from the story about how this song came together.
I didn't know that either for the longest time.
Not you're not bugging it's Michael he did the background vocals and produced it.
I was so Little but loved this when it came out, I knew it was Michael.
Side note Rockwell's father is Berry Gordy.
Props whoever gave homie this hilarious track to react to.
Rockwell and Michael Jackson did get together on 1984 , Michael Jackson voice was recorded separately and was added to the music, sadly that they never sang together
Back when artist did stuff for each other.
MJ did that back track and Eddie Van Halen did the solo in Beat it.
Also Paul Mccartney and MJ did two songs together, Freddie Mercury and Michael did two or three songs together, i believe 1 of them got released eventually.
yes thats Micheal jackson
That’s cause Michael sung the chorus 😂😂
You nailed it... MJ does the hook. You have a good ear.
Yes it was really cool back in the day to use big stars in this way.. This was a huge hit for Rockwell & Michael Jackson.. Well written well sung one of the all around floor filling favorites of that period.. Oh and your face when the "woh oh ooooh" come in lolling out VERY loud !!! Just for the record i am confirming that yes it is Michael Jackson but then you will already know that by now.. One very cool song !!
Love this song. MJ did the back up as Favor. Gordy asked him to.
Yea its Michael Jackson and Rockwell is Berry Gordys son which was the founder of Motown where the Jackson 5 started
Love this song, thanks James ❤️
Wow! I've heard this song a million times and never caught on to the he he he..maybe because I knew it was Michael Jackson.
it's Michael, that was in the thriller era, and as he was at his peak, he didn't want credit for the music so as not to overshadow his childhood friend
One of my all time faves. His other cut was "obscene phone caller" his father, Berry gordy, father of Motown discouraged him from singing, he sang in front of Michael, MJ told him yo go for it and he came up w a timeless classic. Dope reaction. I felt the same way I heard the record. And this was fresh after thriller album
It was always a rumor that it wasn’t Michael Jackson but it most definitely was😭
The " hyi hyi hyi hyi part" 😂😂😂
yup, sounds like just like Mike
Michael Jackson was in the back vocals and
Yeah the chorus is Michael Jackson, maaaan
HAHA you realised at the "Hee hee hee"
This is too funny, 😂 this guys trying so hard to prove everyone that it is Michael Jackson, but it seems everyone else but him already knows it’s MJ
One of my 16 yr old sons favorite songs!💕💕
I had this album (on cassette) back in the day. Not bad. I think he had potential.
Michael Jackson singing that part of sombody watching me
Nailed it!!!🤣🤣
Thriller MJ is deff there. He wanted no "featuring Michael Jackson" credits on this song. He agreed to add lyrical assistance to Rockwell as he was Berry Gordys son, the founder of Motown Records so MJ had no problem adding some bars to this song without wanting credit
Thanks for the reaction!
It’s Micheal lol he’s singing the back up vocals on the song for him
Yes true Michael Jackson
It WAS Michael Jackson 😭
Best skateboarding song. You know it from A-Team videos.
They were childhood friends - Rockwell and Michael. Jermaine also sings back up vocals.
Yes it's Michael Jackson singing back vocals .This was all over the radio !
That IS MJ’s vocals on the hook
That is Michael Jackson. #MJfan4life.
Michael Jackson and Rockwell were on the same t ball team as kids. They've known each other for a long time. Michael isn't just doing it because he got his start with Rockwells daddy lol.
If he couldn't handle things in the 80's, he would be in a padded room nowadays. lol
Everyone on the planet had the same reaction first time they heard this song, including me.
Cameo- Word Up or Candy 🍭 both are good dance songs with the sax🎷
Michael Jackson his singing "I always feel like somebody's watching me" in the song! Rockwell is Motown founder Berry Gordy's son.
You should react to “This Time Around” by MJ featuring Notorious B.I.G.
Yes. Michael Jackson singing back vocals
This video scared the shit outta me as a kid!
Yes Michael sings that part👻🙃👍.
Your pretty
You guessed right, that’s Michael Jackson.
Barry Gordy's Son
Background vocals MJ..
it is!
rockwell grew up around the jacksons due to him being berry gordys son..yes michael is backup singer
Michael wrote the song, sold it, then did the backing vocals
MJ worked on the song
It’s micheal Jackson doing the chrous and micheal Jackson brother as back ground singer Rockwell needed help get number 1 and micheal was signed under his daddy label tbh it’s Micheal Jackson and his brother ft Rockwell 😭😂😂
Yes it's MJ in the chorus . Rokwell is Berry Gordy son , founder of Motown , Jackson 5 label .Rockwell is a childood friend of mike . He gave him a favor with this song but didnt ask for credits .
Yes, thats MJ singing!
Yes sir he sang the hook!
All comments is all about michael's vocal in the song nobody talk about the intro is like Daft Punk 😅
♥️♥️ Rockwell Is Barry Gordy’s Son And Yes That Is Michael Jackson Singing Background Vocals. ♥️♥️
Rockwell is Barry Gordys son. He only got a shot because, well his dad is Barry Gordy, and only had MJ because he's was with Motown.
Rockwell (Kennedy William Gordy) is actually Berry Gordy's (founder of Motown label) son. Michael Jackson and him knew each other since they were children.
I always feel like, Mike Jackson’s singin to me, and I have no privacy! Hee hee!
It _is_ Michael Jackson. You are right.
It's Mike!!!
lol Hey who would have thought that Michael Jackson would sound like Michael Jackson. lol
ELO Eletric Light Orchestra "hold on tight" to your dreams. Very fitting song for your channel, they have like 30 other hits also. 😎👍
A song from Time! That's Great!
@@TheErsu "Ticket to the Moon" is the best song to me.The whole Time album is amazing.
Lol and as everyone else has said..........
The mailman at the end is the late, great actor Martin Landau.
Because it is Michael Jackson
I forget sometimes how young the Reactors are,and what I know and they know can be vastly different. This getting older crap just sucks,yes one becomes wise but I don't want to be wise-wanna stay younger,lol
Rockwell's song MJ is a backup singer
I wouldn't say backing vocals but micheal sang the chorus
Yes it is Michael
That is indeed Michael Jackson doing the choruses. I think half the songs success is due to that.
Yes
Mg done it I'm so sad Michael died I was big fan
yes
Michael sang the backing vocals and chorus
MJ was the producer of this song, so he did a part of it to help Rockwell
It was Michael Jackson. Maxwell is Berry Gordy's son. Jamaine Was married to Rockwell's sister.
Michael and Jermaine did background vocals
I've got a great throw back reaction Morris Day and the Time "jungle love"
I still am a big fan
Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - Say Say Say.
Hahaha its Michael Jackson on background
Yeah Michael Jackson did the chorus for the song but for some reason he just wasn't featured in it. It's even more evident if you listen to the extended version. I also wanna add Michael Jackson didn't take featured credit for doing the chorus to Centipede by Rebbie Jackson and I'm sure there's more examples of him doing that in other songs.
... BIG CLASSIC / BIG RESPECT / ROCKWELL / MICHAEL JACKSON / OLD SCHOOL REPRESENT / FUCK NEW SKOOL..
MJ wrote and did the vocals
Parliament ~ P-Funk (Wants To Get Funked Up)
Lol My face is this moment 2:50 =)
Я так же сидел и не мог выкупить) Вроде Майкл Джексон поёт приперв, а вроде бы на видео другой парень. =)
It is Michael Jackson!!
mj sang the chorus lol