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    • @WolfsDE
      @WolfsDE 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, AAF wasn't very good. They were known really only for this cover of Michael Jackson's Smooth Criminal. They tried to keep it going with their own stuff, but it wasn't good and they broke up.
      You should check out the Todd in the Shadows - One Hit Wonderland episode on them.
      As for someone I would love for you to check out - Paula Abdul - My Love Is For Real.

  • @itdano
    @itdano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +483

    I've described this video in the past as a love letter to Michael and my opinion has never changed. From the kid dancing in a mask, to the drummer's single glove, the glove chair with a baby chimp, the girl in the werewolf mask, the light-up sidewalk, the exploding car, the Thriller dance guys, the dude with the Thriller eyes at the end, etc. It feels like I find another reference to Michael every time I watch this video. It's just so damn good at everything it tries to do.

    • @robertmartin9029
      @robertmartin9029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I totally agree, there's so many little things that they slipped in to the video as a homage to Michael. You can tell they have true respect for him.

    • @laurageorge8560
      @laurageorge8560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I think my favorite was the tattoo on the guys back at the end, of Elizabeth Taylor.

    • @linzyaz920
      @linzyaz920 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said.

    • @kemitamenophis3221
      @kemitamenophis3221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Anybody noticed that the singer looks kind of like an older "Blanket" .

    • @linnymaemullins3319
      @linnymaemullins3319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep😍

  • @Skyfire_The_Goth
    @Skyfire_The_Goth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    Video producer: "So, how many Michael Jackson video references do you want in this?"
    AAF: "Yes."

    • @lakikentaki
      @lakikentaki 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Producer: So is your next video gonna be based on an original song or a Michael Jackson cover?
      Alien Ant Farm: Yes

    • @bobinvegas
      @bobinvegas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      This made me chuckle. Lol. Yes. Such a magic tribute to an artist that clearly touched every musician alive.

    • @mattroberts3204
      @mattroberts3204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I almost spit out my drink. That was perfect.

    • @kenshiro7960
      @kenshiro7960 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂

  • @thehairybeast9707
    @thehairybeast9707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +611

    No remake was ever made with more faith and love for the original. They made this video like the wanted Mike to be proud.

    • @DavyMcWavy
      @DavyMcWavy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I like their version, honestly.

    • @MoCsomeone
      @MoCsomeone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Michael Jackson said he loved this version. How could you not lol? You can feel the love in the homage to michael

    • @neiljauhal9572
      @neiljauhal9572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Johnny Cash's version of Hurt has entered the conversation

    • @ECxTheMaster
      @ECxTheMaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@neiljauhal9572 disturbs version of sound of silence has joined in

    • @thanossnap4170
      @thanossnap4170 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ECxTheMaster Aaand here comes Hendrix version of All along the watchtower.

  • @Kelsbell
    @Kelsbell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    I'm the drummer's mother and yes I am partial, but it's so evident by everyone's reaction, I ask myself ,
    how is it possible for them to be so underrated and unnoticed for so long?
    These boys are musicians. their live shows are amazing, why they have a big following especially in Europe. They're so creative and talented, I promise you I don't care what genre of music or artist you listen to, whether it be Michael Jackson all the way down to Sade I promise you, there is going to be 1 or more songs you like.
    They are not mainstream, They're so creative and humble & the definition of perseverance especially after the bus crash in Spain. They had just played Jay Leno after 9/11 they were promoting anthology. They're all lucky to be alive. Took them many years to recover Dryden was inches from being like Christopher Reeve and in fear of never being able to sing again. With that coupled with less or no promoting & airplay you basically don't exist hence why you never heard of.
    There are so many talented bands that have slipped through the cracks as a result of the industry only giving airplay to the mainstream therefore deciding for us what to listen to. I don't care how bad a song is, played enough, 2 things will happen , either it's irritating or you love it & their banking on the latter.
    So much more, if you get a chance, pull up the video "These days"
    Fromthe BET Awards what's funny is my son used to play with Snoop Dogg we lived next door to one another ,their paths have yet to cross.
    Thank you so much for all the good words and the rest of you for all the good comments.
    By the way I stumbled on this, I'm a huge Blondie fan and loved watching y'alls reaction. Check out 311 great musicians.

    • @Artistry_Amongst_Chaos
      @Artistry_Amongst_Chaos ปีที่แล้ว +15

      People didn’t give neat as much props as they should’ve. I’m doing that. That’s awesome

    • @MrJudestarnault
      @MrJudestarnault ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Plz pin this on top

    • @mattblatchley2061
      @mattblatchley2061 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😮💜💜💜

    • @si8086
      @si8086 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      props to mom.

    • @twistedmindssweettea
      @twistedmindssweettea 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Your Cosgrove's momma?
      Pls tell the guys they helped shape part of our childhood/teen years❤️🙌 my brother and i use to blast this song as loud as possible in high school parking lot every morning 😁 even got the school cop doing the dances with us all. Some of the best memories I had in those days. I'm 38 now with several kid of my own whom I've made sure to pass it down to. Daughter started college this year and she plays it similarly as I did. The guys definitely have our support and ❤️ for several decades. Give em a huge massive bear hug for us please.

  • @dole8001
    @dole8001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +395

    Another terribly underrated band, AAF has a lot of great songs.

    • @Finding_Elysium
      @Finding_Elysium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Movies and Calico are up there for me

    • @leonel8831
      @leonel8831 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Foreal. They have so many great songs.

    • @bradleydanek3958
      @bradleydanek3958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Love the video for "these days" That's some punk rock shit right there

    • @xOhrwurm
      @xOhrwurm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You ain't wrong

    • @Psuedoname87
      @Psuedoname87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wasnt the band in a big accident? Everyone alright?

  • @wayneg6815
    @wayneg6815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    What impressed me about the song when it came out was that Michael Jackson had to co-sign that shit and must have liked it.

  • @franciswilson359
    @franciswilson359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    I remember this video years ago. I thought it was funny and clever at the same time.

  • @sassymessmess9110
    @sassymessmess9110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +671

    I heard MJ himself said he loved their version.

    • @mjfreaklove
      @mjfreaklove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      It's true,he did.

    • @erv_fedora
      @erv_fedora 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Facts! 100%

    • @erv_fedora
      @erv_fedora 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      He actually said he liked their version better =)

    • @belladoran222
      @belladoran222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yes he did, we lurve him but he was weird. He loved alien ant farm amoungst orher things.

    • @RareHarmony
      @RareHarmony 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@belladoran222 Did you have a stroke?

  • @greentree211
    @greentree211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I love how you dont react to the same old shit everyone does! you bring out the shit i forgot about from years ago and make it a good time!

  • @stellaraudioaz
    @stellaraudioaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I hear this version and the original sounds slow to me. It's much better with the faster tempo.

  • @frankrossi6972
    @frankrossi6972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Not easy to cover the King of Pop, but this song’s driving riff is a natural for a low-tech garage band guitar sound that this band brings to the farm table.

  • @IPfreely333
    @IPfreely333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This cover is so smooth, it's criminal.

  • @tddbd717
    @tddbd717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I still love this cover. One of the few MJ covers that come close to his genius. And I always loved all the callbacks to him, they clearly loved and respected his work.

    • @TheBoWgaming
      @TheBoWgaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Three Days Grace did a good cover of Give Into Me by MJ :)

    • @IcyDeath91
      @IcyDeath91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also like shamans harvest dirty diana

    • @donovanblair176
      @donovanblair176 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you love this, you really need to check out Shaman's Harvest cover of Dirty Diana! It's so bad ass.

    • @quillianvalk
      @quillianvalk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And MJ loved this cover, and video

    • @TrainWreck444
      @TrainWreck444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chris Cornell - Billy Jean has entered the chat.

  • @jeffreytroublefield4265
    @jeffreytroublefield4265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The house the kid was dancing in front of was little Michael's house.

  • @EleanorofAquitaine42
    @EleanorofAquitaine42 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    That little dancing kid knew the pandemic was coming! 😂
    But seriously all the MJ tributes and Easter eggs in this video are great. The mask, the chimp, the lighted sidewalk, the lean, etc.

    • @hoopsfreak5
      @hoopsfreak5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So, in reality, MJ knew the pandemic was coming?

    • @dmanrocks8143
      @dmanrocks8143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey guys sorry not trying to sound like a dick but doesn't everybody know what an ant farm is it's a two-sided glass structure that you set on your table and you fill it with sand and then you put ants in it and give him a little bit of sugar and they make a hole series of tunnels and started Society so the band is thinking did aliens do that to us hence Alien Ant Farm

    • @DarthNater246
      @DarthNater246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't forget the bridge: "Woooo! Woooo! Woooo! Wooo!"

  • @jeffmande4671
    @jeffmande4671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Yea this is the song that gave me a speeding ticket when it came out. I can't drive when it's on.

    • @shineyegal
      @shineyegal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always speed to 'credit in the straight world' by Hole 😆

    • @philjones3824
      @philjones3824 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! I mean getting a ticket sucks, but still...

  • @mediocreguitarist8276
    @mediocreguitarist8276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I see the face in the pillow. Aaf song “ movies” is really good too

    • @jordanmarkwardt
      @jordanmarkwardt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I listen to movies like once a year and it always brightens my day!

    • @rhoetusochten4211
      @rhoetusochten4211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It loiks like Kuato, the mutant empath baby conjoined twin thing, from the Schwarzenegger movie Total Recall.

    • @ethantravis4728
      @ethantravis4728 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "Glow" and "These Days"

    • @mestgcspparka7x
      @mestgcspparka7x 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was just planning on watching/ listening to that after this. 😊 I also love attitude and tia Lupe.

    • @Paceme2
      @Paceme2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This its my fave song by them still hits too

  • @megambrose
    @megambrose 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Smooth Criminal is my favorite MJ song. When these guys came out with this cover, I was blown away. Such a great cover!

  • @Kim-hc5si
    @Kim-hc5si 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    This is straight up love letter to MJ. ❤️

  • @caseyharper8803
    @caseyharper8803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I saw them in February 2002 before their first album released. The lead singer tore apart a heckler in the crowd, it was hilarious. Those dudes are amazing live.

    • @bigbogart3752
      @bigbogart3752 ปีที่แล้ว

      this was reply to all MJ pedophile media hype.. kids that grew up with jackson was riding for mike.. btw FBI declared jackson innocent over 20 yrs ago

    • @tankeater
      @tankeater 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm from Riverside CA. and AAI was in the local scene in the mid 90's. Their first album was released in 1999 and they won a LA Music award for the album. 🤘

    • @caseyharper8803
      @caseyharper8803 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@tankeateroh damn, that’s awesome! I thought Anthology was the first album. Now I have to go back and listen to their actual first album 😃 thank you!

  • @tegath1
    @tegath1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I just have to say this again. Brother I love your reactions! You have become one of my very favorites. I am a very old school (that just means I'm an old man) and I used to wonder why anyone would want to watch someone else react to something. But being a musician myself I have come to understand that this helps get otherwise unknown music to people who would not have seen it.
    Your reactions seem to be genuine and with your personal touch of comedy, I mean damn. I love it!!! In these dark days you are a certain type of light that we all need. THANK YOU!!!

    • @carmenmehringer9765
      @carmenmehringer9765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I second @Dennis Owens☝️Mr Video you are a JOY🥰

    • @dr.manhattan7313
      @dr.manhattan7313 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      agreed, music brings us together right?

    • @scarletjohnston741
      @scarletjohnston741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Leo is the light we all need🌞🌞🌞Love him!

    • @leonemilan7198
      @leonemilan7198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes! Dennis Owens! I'm old skool also ( 51) and I love Mr. Video reactions. He has brought light into some dark times. We're all in this musical journey together, rediscovering the classics brings back great memories of youth& innocence😍💗

    • @linnymaemullins3319
      @linnymaemullins3319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep😁😍

  • @elwray3506
    @elwray3506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I remember these guys. One of the best MJ cover versions I know. And it´s the only song I know from this band, looks like they lived to deliver just this one thing. And if you ask me, I love good cover versions. They always provide a new look on the songs I love or might just start loving for the cover version. Pay respect to the original, while at the same time add something new and interesting of your own to it. That´s how it goes.

  • @becks7394
    @becks7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I was not willing to hear an MJ covers but my husband snuck this in on a road trip. FIYAAAH.

  • @annagonzales8178
    @annagonzales8178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember the first time I heard the original and thinking it was soooo ahead of its time. I loved it!! When I heard Alien Ant Fatm do this I fell in love again but was afraid no one would give Michael credit. Then I saw the video!!! Omg so much homage and respect!!! The silver glove chair thriller punk dancers the lean!! Glow tiles...it was so good!

  • @babegyrl704
    @babegyrl704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Lmao your commentary is a whole vibe. You keep me laughing.

  • @conniestevens6725
    @conniestevens6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    A fun back story -- my sister was an RRT, and a registered CPR instructor. The practice dummy is known as Resusci-Annie. Students are told to shake the dummy's shoulder and ask, "Annie, are you okay?" Evidently MJ knew about or had taken a CPR class, and and used that phrase in the refrain of the song. You're an absolute delight, Mr. Leo. Keep doing what you're doing. ♥

  • @grimreefer420.
    @grimreefer420. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Hey man you should check Peaches by the presidents of the United States of America

    • @oregonbloom8056
      @oregonbloom8056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I second this!! I named one of my dogs after this song 🤣

    • @jaimereynolds258
      @jaimereynolds258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fun band lol

    • @RinniePere
      @RinniePere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      YES!!! Saw them live a few times. Got punched in the face in the mosh pit during Peaches.. lol
      I also saw them at the Liberty Lunch in Austin. I was 17 or 18, maybe? It was this tiny club and I met them afterward. No VIP pass, just $15 to get in and walking around to the band entrance during the last song. I love Dune Buggy, Naked and Famous, and Front Porch... but honestly, tha whole album is amazing.

    • @tonygunk9810
      @tonygunk9810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dune buggy is my favorite. Y’all heard the singers childs music group “Casper baby pants”?

    • @insulaarachnid
      @insulaarachnid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah! also Their song Kitty.

  • @aoshea81
    @aoshea81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how it’s so obvious this band are Michael fans! Such a great cover !

  • @jessekay9171
    @jessekay9171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    This took me back to high school and wanting to watch the American Pie movies!

    • @RAY_II
      @RAY_II 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Good times. They dont make movies like that no more.

    • @adamserena5795
      @adamserena5795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah Jesse Kay!!! Sames except for the American Pie movies. I loved them though lol.

    • @franchescamarcelle1819
      @franchescamarcelle1819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For real

    • @linnymaemullins3319
      @linnymaemullins3319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂

  • @chrismeadows4216
    @chrismeadows4216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is widely considered one of the best rock covers in modern history. Another one you should check out is Careless Whisper by Seether, originally by Wham!/George Michael.

  • @somniumrabidum
    @somniumrabidum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    oh man we all knew this one was gonna be fun as hell haha

  • @katsujinkin60
    @katsujinkin60 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    And they topped it off with a Liz Taylor tattoo. Perfect!

  • @VeryCherryCherry
    @VeryCherryCherry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I don't know why these guys weren't bigger. They could play.

    • @crescentfreshbret
      @crescentfreshbret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I took my little sister and cousin to see them back when they were touring for their second album, and they were a really good live band. Unfortunately, like so many bands, they just couldn’t sustain their popularity past the two album mark and broke up.

    • @520Stingray
      @520Stingray 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@crescentfreshbret theyre very much still a band.

    • @jacknone1564
      @jacknone1564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Didn’t they have a bad bus accident that took them out for a while? Right while they were peaking.

    • @danm6120
      @danm6120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The singer was lucky he wasn't paralyzed. Broke c3 vertebrae in the accident. Same as Christopher Reeves... The bus driver died.

    • @danm6120
      @danm6120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@crescentfreshbret they had five albums and still play together. You just make shit up as you go along or what?

  • @calebb231
    @calebb231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Aye man just gotta say I know you prolly hear this alot, but I REALLY enjoy your reactions man. I really hope you blow up bigger than some of these other reaction channels that add nothing to the video, other than being annoying. You seem like you're growing quickly, and I hope it continues to happen and you can be completely financially sufficient from your videos alone. Keep it up man!

  • @bobbielemaire4024
    @bobbielemaire4024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    They had MJ permission and also covered your Love Sade’s Smooth Operator

    • @anaacevedo2263
      @anaacevedo2263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I never knew about the Sade cover. Thanks for sharing and Mr. Video this song actually had you working out. I actually heard You panting as after all the dancing you did 😊. Love this song thanks for reacting to it.

    • @danm6120
      @danm6120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wish i cold find something to hear regarding the Sade cover. All I can find is a story.

    • @bobbielemaire4024
      @bobbielemaire4024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Dan M. I heard it back in the day. I believe on a music choice channel.
      Not sure why I can’t find it online unless the person who owns the rights will not allow it (If that is Sade herself idk)

    • @richtigersoan
      @richtigersoan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIP to the big man

    • @tempsitch5632
      @tempsitch5632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deftones did a nice version of No Ordinary Love.

  • @chris187720cs
    @chris187720cs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You need to check out Alien Ant Farm's "The Movies" song because it's funny and a great song.

  • @robjay3850
    @robjay3850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    This may sound wrong but can you do the song "Pepper" by Butthole Surfers . Im sure many subscribers know it.

  • @jgilbertify
    @jgilbertify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey... Check out " These Days" at the BET awards...pretty cool

  • @MirageMusicUk
    @MirageMusicUk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    The dancing kid with the mask was like 19 years ahead of his time, dude looks prepared for a pandemic 😂 such a fun song though, they're a blast live too.

    • @jonhaas2655
      @jonhaas2655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      MJ would wear those masks in public.

    • @mjfreaklove
      @mjfreaklove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Actually that is a reference to MJ wearing a mask,nothing to do with this fake pLandemic.

    • @moonakieater2308
      @moonakieater2308 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mjfreaklove he was smart enough to wear them to protect himself from getting sick. Unlike some nuts these days.🤣🤣🤣

    • @jomormont
      @jomormont 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@moonakieater2308 Yea, love me some face diapers that help me breath less air while living in constant fear. I especially love to wear one when I'm driving by myself, nothing nutty about that.

    • @moonakieater2308
      @moonakieater2308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jomormont you won't think it's nutty to wear them when someone you know dies from it

  • @mikenkk1
    @mikenkk1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOL, you are *almost* as excited as I was when I saw AAF perform this live on 'Fridays' twenty years ago.

  • @theNOVEMBERman1116
    @theNOVEMBERman1116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I remember when this first came out they did their thing and were jamming on this cover of a great michael jackson song🔥🎶

  • @davejones2836
    @davejones2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You like this, you should check out Leo Morachioli's cover of Adele's Hello 👍🏽🤟🏾🔥

  • @deliahammers9775
    @deliahammers9775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    This was my first time hearing AAF sing Smooth Criminal and I LOVED IT!!!!!!

    • @loki6253
      @loki6253 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are the bomb

  • @Ssalyer41
    @Ssalyer41 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love MJ and most of his work, but I like this version of the song better than his. I know that's like sacrilege, but I just love the tempo and beat.

  • @nanip2029
    @nanip2029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I never realized what a touching homage to MJ this video was 🤷🏼‍♀️😂🎶

  • @dumpsterfaerie
    @dumpsterfaerie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm not the only one who sees the face in the pillow?! 🤯😂

  • @davef4982
    @davef4982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Is it me or did the young lad dancing look normal with that mask on. It only dawned on me near the end.
    The vids old, just seems to fit with today.

  • @samhasanain4841
    @samhasanain4841 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was magically hoping you'd one day react to this video and it didn't disappoint.

  • @stevegyles3190
    @stevegyles3190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I knew you'd find this eventually you smooth criminal you.

  • @susanlawens3776
    @susanlawens3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I do have on Alien Ant Farm album, maybe 2, and I believe that every song is a banger. I would do "Movies" by AAF next.

  • @athlonen
    @athlonen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Alright.. let's pull out the easter eggs for ya!
    1:27 and 1:46 The kid is wearing a mask, like how Michael wore one later on in life. And if you notice, he's roughly the same age Michael was when they started with the Jackson 5.
    2:05 and 3:31 the lean. Everyone catches that.
    3:50 The girl is in a high school letterman's jacket and wearing a wolf mask. Throwback to Thriller when Michael changed into the werewolf.
    4:15 and 4:19 shoutout to the four dads from the TV show "King of the Hill"
    4:21 to 4:30 Drummers may wear gloves to protect the senses in their hands from going numb from the drumsticks. Note that the drummer here is only wearing 1 glove on his right hand. The same hand that Michael wore his glove on.
    5:28 He's sitting with a chimpanzee. The chimp is wearing a diaper, like Bubbles, Michael's chimp, did.
    5:37 The sidewalk lights up wherever they are stepping. Throwback to Billie Jean.
    6:00 Straight from the extended version of the video for Black or White. Michael jumped on the car, did that, and then destroyed the car.
    6:08: King of the hill guys with the Thriller moves.
    6:12 Michael always stood on that vent to have the air blow up from under him. Here you go.
    6:22 to 6:36 More throwback to Billie Jean. Everything Michael touched lit up.
    9:00 Throwback to the end of Thriller, when Michael turned back toward the camera and had the werewolf eyes.
    Good stuff in this video!

    • @s.e.hebert7307
      @s.e.hebert7307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good ones!
      6:00 MJ flag
      6:12 Throwback to Marilyn Monroe
      8:43 MJ's high water pants

    • @bluegrassreb1
      @bluegrassreb1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      nice list.
      Liz Taylor tattoo on the guys back at the end . She was a close friend of MJ.

    • @TheCheffer76
      @TheCheffer76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The inflatable chair is a silver glove

    • @tracieleeburnett3395
      @tracieleeburnett3395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent shit! I❤Michael! This I know he loved too! For DAMN Sure!

    • @athlonen
      @athlonen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tracieleeburnett3395 Liked it? Not only did they ask for permission to do this, but Michael wanted them to do this! The throwbacks, dancing in front of his parent's house, the entire lot!

  • @marylarrimore3950
    @marylarrimore3950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have always loved this version. I think its brilliant. MJ was a master song writer.

  • @stevenjefferies9415
    @stevenjefferies9415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Who else tried to lean like that back in the day when they first saw this. Freshman year high school for me HAHA

    • @lindamaemullins5151
      @lindamaemullins5151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂

    • @Skyfire_The_Goth
      @Skyfire_The_Goth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It was late 80s for me when I seen Michael Jacksons Smooth Criminal video. And, yes I fell on my face trying it lol.

    • @stewiegriffin88
      @stewiegriffin88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Don't remember how old I was but I do remember face planting in my front yard and not trying it again 😂

    • @tonygunk9810
      @tonygunk9810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You gotta have stupid weights or magnets in your heels.......

    • @warrenmichael918
      @warrenmichael918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonygunk9810 its the shoes man, its the shoes!! LOL

  • @VerchielxKanda
    @VerchielxKanda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heck yeah!!
    Considering the fact that this is my top fave Michael Jackson song, this band blew me away when I first heard this long ago.
    Another great song by them is Stranded. It's a bit softer. A bit. XD

  • @DougMcHead
    @DougMcHead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    There is all kinds of Michael Jackson easter eggs all over this video. Even small ones you might not notice at first

  • @geoffkeil3135
    @geoffkeil3135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh God,I forgot about this song .... another favourite.
    I so miss this era of music ....... ALL music was great. ..... regardless of the genre. RnB, Rock, Hip Hop, Pop Punk, Rap, Funk ..... it was ALL GREAT.

  • @stevensmith4763
    @stevensmith4763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man... there are SO many Easter eggs in this to other Michael Jackson videos... AMAZING!!!

  • @leeandrews8312
    @leeandrews8312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your right not everybody can cover MJ. In fact almost no one can cover MJ and make it work. But these one hit wonders did. Amazing!

    • @SteMCFC79
      @SteMCFC79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Movies and These Days say hi...

    • @MrBjorn6
      @MrBjorn6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mariah Carey did with Ill be there!!!

  • @RE-bg9ds
    @RE-bg9ds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    When the song and the video came out on this song with these guys my daughter and I looked at each other and we were both rocking out and then we smiled and I said this was the best tribute to Michael Jackson I've ever seen these guys are true fans just goes to show you that music crosses over all barriers

  • @tylerzaker7581
    @tylerzaker7581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alien Ant Farm- These Days (they “crash” the BET awards in the music video).

  • @potandpoliticswithmr.broph1420
    @potandpoliticswithmr.broph1420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Mohawk guy at the end of the video is Flea, the bassist for Red Hot Chilli Peppers doing a great cameo.

  • @daviscomics9288
    @daviscomics9288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it makes me happy when you watch anything MJ related. Theres ton of covers by great artists - but here is my suggestion:
    Billie Jean But Every Instrument Is A Spring Door Stopper

  • @vengefulones6435
    @vengefulones6435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ant farm made a banger, would love to hear Disturbed tackle this one.

  • @Aidan-mm4zm
    @Aidan-mm4zm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Day 98 of requesting a muse reaction. The best live band in the world I'd recommend knights of cydonia live at rome Olympic stadium.

  • @cozenw3236
    @cozenw3236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You need some CAKE. Particularly “The Distance” by Cake. “Comfort Eagle” is also amazing but there’s no official video of it. That and “Long Line of Cars” by Cake... Yes, I said CAKE.

    • @jafarobeid466
      @jafarobeid466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      short skirt, loooooong jacket.

    • @juliemcneill1026
      @juliemcneill1026 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And their cover of “I Will Survive”.

  • @NIKKI_NASH
    @NIKKI_NASH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I had forgot all about this one. Kudos to whoever recommended it! They did their thang on this! You can’t hate on it at all. And you can tell they were real fans of MJ with all of the Easter eggs in the video. The lead singer is so captivating to watch. I love his moves! I don’t know any other songs by this band but this one. Great choice for a reaction ❤️

  • @KingFahtah
    @KingFahtah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There are so many frickin' easter eggs for MJ fans in that video. Their song "Movies" is pretty neat.

  • @kennethcherry3483
    @kennethcherry3483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Quite possibly one of my favorite reactions of all time, Great Job...

  • @HBC423
    @HBC423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This shit was big on MTV back in the day... Also the scary guy at the end of the video is Flea. The bassist from the Red Hot Chili Peppers

    • @jorgeraga2722
      @jorgeraga2722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No shit ??!! I never paid attention enough to recognize him in the end holy shit!!

  • @davidhunt3689
    @davidhunt3689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Interesting fact MJs version topped at #7 Alien Ant Farm took it to #1.

    • @Julianlesk
      @Julianlesk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I mean, if you're only going to have one hit song...

    • @johnkendall6558
      @johnkendall6558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      also, a Grammy

    • @KingMidas1983
      @KingMidas1983 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To be fair, the first time I heard it and I was like "wow this sounds like a Micheal Jackson song" and my friend introduced me to older MJ albums

    • @iamperplexed4695
      @iamperplexed4695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So, you are saying its better than MJ's version.

    • @davidhunt3689
      @davidhunt3689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@iamperplexed4695 SMH I stated a fact. Thats how fickle the charts are. CCR only had 2 #1s but they are one of the best of their era. But yes it was better than Jesus Juice.

  • @TanyaQueen182
    @TanyaQueen182 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    an amazing tribute. Love this one. I'm a life long MJ fan (he was literally my first celeb crush when I was 8 lol) and this is one of the very few covers/tributes that I can get down with.

  • @tnev3717
    @tnev3717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bro. So many good songs by this band. "These days" has a killer video held on a roof top.

  • @DairyAir
    @DairyAir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song just reminded me of The Offspring “Pretty Fly For A White Guy”

  • @ajbailey01
    @ajbailey01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Dude, I fucking LOVE your reactions!! I've been around since you had around 10k subscribers and I originally liked you because you smoked a joint at the beginning of each video. Almost a year later, you are by far and away my favorite. Keep it up my man!!

  • @beth8268
    @beth8268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is honestly one of my favorite M.J. covers. One of the best as far as I'm concerned.

  • @jeffcobb2734
    @jeffcobb2734 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The guy at the end is Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers.

  • @octaviandogar76
    @octaviandogar76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love you brother, been watching you for some time now and you just sum genuine!... lol
    Always just keep it real bro.

  • @truffleandrosalie
    @truffleandrosalie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sorry, this is the best AAF. Can you do Flobots "Handlebars" tho? Official video

  • @LizONLY
    @LizONLY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOW WAS THIS TWO YEARS AGO?!?!?! It feels like YESTERDAY!!!

  • @EliseLogan
    @EliseLogan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of a very few covers that takes an original that was already amazeballs and does it actual justice. One of my fave covers of all time.

  • @AYoutubechannel1448
    @AYoutubechannel1448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everyone world wide be safe in this on going Pandemic Virus Crisis, world wide.
    Everyone be safe ,wear your mask your mask still because of Delta and other variants 😷💀. Sign petition online millions of Americans Citizens needs help still struggling financially and suffering.
    Rip for those that deceased from Pandemic Virus Crisis.

  • @OGGOAT23
    @OGGOAT23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Early 00s days of boy bands and nu metal

    • @davebcf1231
      @davebcf1231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      AAF is neither of those....

    • @OGGOAT23
      @OGGOAT23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davebcf1231 they definitely nu metal look it up..

    • @davebcf1231
      @davebcf1231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@OGGOAT23 No they aren't. Really don't give a shit if wiki says they are. They aren't even close. They're a rock band. Always have been. Funny for those of us who grew up in the 90's watching clowns claim anything with a guitar is nu-metal, though. AAF is far closer to pop-punk than anything metal.

    • @iamperplexed4695
      @iamperplexed4695 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesn't matter how you class them, they still suck.

    • @OGGOAT23
      @OGGOAT23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davebcf1231 even Wikipedia says they are nu metal and this song is too..every website says so they know better than you

  • @georgeemery3295
    @georgeemery3295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I was a little kid I didn't know this was a Michael Jackson song, this was my original

  • @jeremyperry9021
    @jeremyperry9021 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lol. It surprised me years ago as well. I'm old enough to remember when MJ was really cool with thriller. Then I found heavy metal. It's funny how Eddie van halen played with Michael. MJ wasn't afraid of the guitar

  • @profanepersonality
    @profanepersonality ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I came back to catch this again, and I have to say after eatching all your other reactions, and coming back to this; we would be good friends if we ever met. We have many similarities, lol.

  • @leonemilan7198
    @leonemilan7198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I like Red Hot Chili Peppers version of" Rollercoaster"

    • @jacqueline4514
      @jacqueline4514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes! And their cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground"

    • @WolfsDE
      @WolfsDE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love Rollercoaster is actually the song title. It was done for the soundtrack to the film Beavis and Butt-head Do America.
      Yeah, they did a good job.

    • @TheGoodReverendSatan
      @TheGoodReverendSatan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@WolfsDE a funny feeling in my tummy 😂

    • @arcanask
      @arcanask 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've heard they banged that song out in like a day, because they didn't want to do any covers but were contractually obligated. It's still a good cover. they just were not even trying.

    • @justinbridgman2364
      @justinbridgman2364 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WolfsDE he needs to hear the original first

  • @tiffanyerskine916
    @tiffanyerskine916 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember the first time seeing this video. As a huge Michale Jackson fan, I was prepared to HATE it. I adore it! It is a perfect cover.

  • @dhanurajc1467
    @dhanurajc1467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your reactions,
    And the main reason why I'm here is , this is the place where I'm getting all the songs for my playlist ❤️.

  • @kevinschultz4518
    @kevinschultz4518 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man this brings me back to high school. This came out when I was a freshman and we used to jam it so fuckin hard. Thanks for bringing me back, and letting me enjoy it all over again with you bro. Havent heard this in some years lol

  • @phunkydroid
    @phunkydroid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    MJ did that lean by having special shoes that would hook into a mount point on the floor.

    • @becks7394
      @becks7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      even after they explained the mechanism, watching the show, they are super stealthy getting to their marks. magic.

    • @richardeberhart451
      @richardeberhart451 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Still takes incredible core strength to do it

    • @becks7394
      @becks7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardeberhart451 nah - any fatass can do it in a fun house *source.. i am a fatty ;) lol it's a great trick though!

    • @cissyiniguez
      @cissyiniguez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a video of a live performance where people were making fun of one of MJ's backup dancers because he wasn't doing the lean correctly. It wasn't as widely known that some sort of rig was used (like c'mon, do you really think someone can balance & stay upright at that angle lol) not realizing that his rig had actually broke and he _couldn't_ do it.

    • @linnymaemullins3319
      @linnymaemullins3319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😳🤔😣well damn😂

  • @mygaylefriend
    @mygaylefriend 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent band!
    And all the "tributes" to Michael in the video- awesome.

  • @ObieR
    @ObieR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Papa roach - last resort pleeeeease!

    • @naruXsasulover2
      @naruXsasulover2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree its an amazing song

    • @lacyinmon1004
      @lacyinmon1004 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naruXsasulover2 it really is

  • @Mstishup
    @Mstishup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    to do the lean there is a device in their shoes to hold the foot flat, they say that Michael Jackson didn't use the device but his lean wasn't that far forward like in this video, you have to build your core strength to pull it off although the device holds your foot flat you have to control your whole body to stay straight to do the lean. Alien Ant Farm are still together, they were to release their were to release a sixth studio album in 2011 but things happen and has not been released yet. On May 8, 2020, the new single "Everything she wants" was released digitally on streaming services. It is a cover of the song by Wham. they are still touring. Members have come and gone and returned. Dryden Mitchell and Mike Cosgrove have never left the group. here is the link to their channel on youtube th-cam.com/users/AlienAntFarmVEVO

  • @TheLadyDraconus
    @TheLadyDraconus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved everything about this video. All of the MJ references throughout the video. Def one of the most underrated bands from the late 90s/early 2000s

  • @bryanjenkins8830
    @bryanjenkins8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reaction just made my day my dude!! Thanks for the energy with this awesome jam!

  • @rl1800
    @rl1800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Try Antmusic by Adam Ant for something totally different.

    • @carmenmehringer9765
      @carmenmehringer9765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been waiting for a fellow Ant Warrior 😉 Mr Video that’s 👈Adam on my shirt and he’s has a very eccentric catalog himself. “Ant Music” is a good start but I would like to see you react to “Car Trouble” (Oh, Yeah).
      🐜 🏴‍☠️🎵Ant People are the Warriors!🎶🏴‍☠️ 🐜

    • @Jillyconjem
      @Jillyconjem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Antmusic” and “Stand and Deliver”. 💜

  • @cajunmama98
    @cajunmama98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scary dude at the end of the video was Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers lol. Love this cover.

  • @rdublu6506
    @rdublu6506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “How am I gonna do MJ stuff” he says 😂😂 Well played whoever suggested this one 👍. ✌️

  • @jackiebrooks2509
    @jackiebrooks2509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've always LOVED this version, actually much better than MJ, in my opinion, and I love MJ!!!. I was so excited to see you were going to react to this, and your reaction did not disappoint!!! 😄

    • @christinehanson7579
      @christinehanson7579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same! This is a cover that blew the original out of the water. I’ll pick this over MJ’s version every time.