I will never stop loving this movie. It's a timeless classic and still one of my all time favorites. Movies like this aren't made anymore. With the sensitivity that people have now, someone would find something negative about it.
Watch "The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song" on TH-cam The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song: th-cam.com/video/H7RiVKmiywA/w-d-xo.html
Ramel Rush Yeah Pitch Perfect and Pentatonix may be "brilliant" but they show no moral in it except of bitchy friendships and "your only noticed if you win a contest" like a snobbish "american Idol" - though Penatonix won a Acapella Competition.
Harry Cunth um not all black ppl can sing in my opinion I take that as being racist cuz I know lots of white ppl that can sing hold up I take that back black ppl aren't black were brown and white ppl isn't white they're tan so to me that was racist just saying your born to have a voice to sing and I know lots of tan ppl that can sang not sing sangggg lol but brown ppl ain't the only ppl that can see
FUN FACT: THESE YOUNG BROTHERS were ACTUAL students in Eastside High school under Joe Clark's era, and Joe Clark REALLY did make them sing in the restroom!
Fair Eastside High, fair Eastside By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name To heaven, yeah, lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy faith (oh, lord) The honor, yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty (loyalty, loyalty) So cheer for dear old Eastside High, lead on to victory
The part that cracks me up is at 1:50 when he's like, "Sams!" and he replies, "what?". Like he was completely clueless on what was going on. Then the part where Mr. Clark was dragging Sam's around throwing him against the door and piano. hahaha
r1234 That part slays me, too--when he slams Sams against the piano and says, "Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I can't believe!" Mr. Clark don' PLAY!
Tania Jones That makes me laugh every time. That head whip was like the most scary thing ever lol. That's why the kid couldn't look at him in the eye and would put his head down or look away.
Coming2grips Hm Omg the many times I’ve seen this back in the day I never noticed he knocks him into the door first before the piano! I’m dying laughing 😂😂😂😂
This movie would make me cry on certain parts, this when teachers and principals gave a damn about you now they cant handle them we need this back but these parents today are so damn sensitive
@@corneilmadison141 its not prayer its leadership and respect of self, authority, and community. The reason that clark was able to change the school because he gave a damn and was serious. He was just angry at them but angry for them. He showed them that they were worth something and took as much energy and time as he could to devout himself and his staff to the students problems. You have to invest yourself and sacrifice. Kanisha hit the nail on the head at the meeting when she said clark was like a father to some them because he wanted them to succeed more than getting a big check or accolades. No other teacher/staff at the school had that type of alpha male dedication and care. Either too scared, followers, or collecting a check.... Mr.Clark couldn't be bought, intimidated, or lackluster when it came to there education.
Western Culture calls it “fear” Many other cultures though, DO call it a show of respect. The very reason #we have many of the problems we have. No respect for nothing and nobody!
=) OH!! believe me... there are a few schools I'm aware that have them [LOL] The Mega Phone, Walking the Halls, Making sure the students get to class, Greeting students as they arrive, Will kick them out when they refuse to follow the school district policy and procedure, etc....
When I was in high school, our principal was like Morgan Freeman's character in this movie, intimidating to look at, but easy to talk to. His name was William Huizinga, and he stood about 6'4" tall, and weighed about 250 pounds. Every day, he could be seen walking around the school in a suit and tie, and hamming it up with whoever he came across, whether they were a teacher, or a student. He was always at home sporting events, wearing his loggers gear, loggers was what our teams were called. When I graduated high school in 2001, I went to shake his hand, and he said, "the day I shake your hand is the day you show me your driver's license." A few years later, after I got my driver's license, I saw him after my brother's graduation commencement, and I said, "I believe we had a deal." He looked at me with a stunned look on his face, so I said, "you remember when you told me a few years ago that the day you shook my hand was the day I showed you my driver's license?" Let's just say he fulfilled his end of the deal right then and there. A few months later, I read about his cancer diagnosis, and when I called the school to ask about him, I was informed that he had died. Now, if you were to go to Onalaska (Washington) high school, you'll see a brick garden around the school sign, and right next to where Mr. Huizinga would park his car, you'll see a plaque that contains one of his favorite sayings, "It's A Great Day To Be A Logger." Rest in peace, Bill. We miss you, man.
ive watched this movie soooo many times and still feel like its new every time ...this scene when they sing in the bathroom is so soulful, powerful ....and everlasting...still watching in 2018
Im dj George from southAfrica i just wanna say thanx to all of you afro American brothers and sisters this belongs to yall this your gift given to yall by God don't let them steal it from yall thanx again
" Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I cannot believe..." Lol. Most people dont realize that although he was low key insulting the kids with those remarks, his love for them and his dedication towards seeing them beat the system does not make those words sting. Teachers today just dont understand that relationships are everything. You must build relationships with kids. They don't care about what you think about them until they think that you care.
@purplefashion03 In a way you are right in fact he was a very antagonistic bully and an egotistical narcissist. But he did get results. He was likely fired or forced to resign a while afterwards, because no one with hi is type of personality can stay in his position for long.
That was in the 80s. What happened to us since then. It seems we have gone backwards. We need to install more values and hope into our youth. The inner city definitely needs more joe clarks. Lord help us
shaun thomas Well Proverbs 22:6 definitely isn't properly structured in the homes; so school "was" playing the parent part - until the government put a clamp on that. So we have no Joe Clarks. Until more of we, as a people come together and make a positive stand, then slack in the school system will remain.
You are absolutely right...We need more leadership in schools like this...The problem is..the kids in this generation are soft and weak..If someone speaks to them with authority..They will tell their parents they are being threatened and have charges brought against the school..
Always goosebumps indeed.. and funny at the same time. Everytie he looks back at dude with the high tone tasks lol.. and how he literally drags Sams everywhere they go lol.. Such an effin classic this movie is. #ForeverMrClark
There's a bigger principle of leadership in this scene that I really enjoy. To this point, Mr. Clark (Morgan Freeman) has been trying to get his vision of Eastside High to the "roots" of the school - the students, teachers, community, etc. That's why he's such a hard a** at the beginning - as the saying goes, "do the right things, and feelings/emotions will follow." He needed to change behavior before the heart could be changed. Mr. Clark wanted independent thinkers that wanted what was best for the school, not behaviors done because "we've always done them" (note: any educator knows what I'm talking about here.) At this point, Mrs. Powers took a risk that Mr. Clark wants to see out of everyone - a risk that leads to better students, a better school, and a better future for the kids. The exchange was, in his own way, realizing that. And a big reason why he's all chipper (for maybe the first time in the movie to this point) immediately after. Great leaders find ways to get their vision/mission into the hearts of those they lead so that the leader's vision becomes their follower's vision - and that's exactly what was described here in a mere four minutes.
Ashley Colston Very much a classic! I remember seeing this at the theater when I was younger (around 9 I believe) with my mom. Lean On Me, Five Heartbeats, Color Purple, Coming To America, What's Love Got To Do With It, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka....a few movies that's will always be in my favorites list and such classics😀
You know why I loved men like Joe Clark? Because once upon a time, it was okay to DEMAND better. Not just ask for it, or hope for it. But EXPECT it. That school (Eastside High) improved because he was a taskmaster who DEMANDED those students be better than the expectations the outside world and maybe (mostly?) they had for themselves. When you have people's best interest in heart and mind, you should be pushing them to strive to be more than they are. We need that back.
While discipline improved at the school, overall academic performance did not change all that much. The school is still ranked among the lowest in New Jersey in terms of academic performance.
Fair Eastside High, Fair Eastside By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name To heaven, yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame. (oh lord) The honor yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty. (loyalty loyalty) So cheer for dear old Eastside High lead on to victory
great movie hey,those guys sang that school song beautiful they 'killed' it even mr Clark was taken away after hearing it he was walking greeting the teachers the song was just playing in his mind,this movie here...nice!!
I loooooved this scene from the movie. It's one of my favorite scenes! Still gives me chills! Those kids did a great job! Wow! Also.... Morgan did a GREAT job on this film. What a great actor!
Right he thought he was gonna in there and show them up then call their parents and go on about how misbehaved they were. They started singing he couldn't say a damn thing.
Mr Clark fooled Mrs Powers...but heck once you find out he actually LIKED the song and gave a compliment I'd be crying and cheering too. Heck I am after watching this scene over and over. Song made him so happy he was actually nice to everyone. wow lol
"You need intonation, phonation, accuracy, and pitch! Now this is your note! hmmm...." She should have gotten an Academy award for her acting ability, not to mention the ACCURACY of choir teachers!
Magical thing about this scene was the fact that it was his 1st(Mr. Clarke's) time hearing that version. Then to realize that the music teacher, Mrs. Powers had made something out of his young men that who knew only needed some true guidance and sense of direction. He amazed at the talent that he's witnessing from which many in the neighborhood possibly considered a lost cause. Magnificent scene!
It sure can there is a bunch of movies that I still watch (Lean On Me, Sister Act 1&2, The Temptations, etc.) I find myself singing like I was actually in the movie/group. Always loved Music.🥰
I think the moment at 3:30 was super important to note ! You can tell that he (Joe Clark) had a new feeling, a kind of hope for East side high - that fist thrust was because he saw his students shine and get excited about something and have pride in their school! The excitement he feels is because his students are becoming more excited! Even the staff was looking at him in an odd fashion because he’s (Joe Clark) isn’t usually that enthusiastic or upbeat while walking the halls of the school- and That to me is the most powerful part of this whole sene ! LOVE the harmony and that we can hear the young men singing in the background after he delivers the line to Mrs. Powers
I'm in tears showing this clip to my 17 yo daughter. She's like mom don't cry it's not that deep, but it is. Back then teachers cared deeply and the kids actually were inspired by that level of care. It just brings back memories of when people had morals and dignity and were passionate about what they did😢❤ Truly a blessed era
I became a teacher partly due to this movie. Beautifully sung. RIFF was an awesome group back in my high school years. Nearly four decades later, I’m still trying to sing the first tenor parts as best as I can.
Sad to hear that Kenny Kelly from this Movie as well as in the Singing Group Riff has Passed Away. RIP Kenny Kelly you will be Remembered. Family and Friends, Hold On To Your Dear Love Ones and Lend your shoulders to them, so they can and you too LEAN ON . All this World Need is Love, Peace, Happiness, A Good Strong Shoulder to LEAN ON, A Good Listening Ear, Good Eye for someone to notice them, and Good Hands to touch someone's Heart to show how you feel. STAND STRONG FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND KEEP KEEPING ON WITH YOUR HEADS UP HIGH!
Funny thing about the group singing in the bathroom (RIFF) is that they were a group from Patterson, NJ and they all went to Eastside High in real life and it is actually the place where there group was formed
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Black movies of the 80’s and 90’s are untouchable!❤️🙌🏾
🙌🙌
True it's sad how they don't make good black movies like this now
Kiki Gam what moive is this ?
@@spiritwoo6309 lean on me
Shawnee Tate i agree i are i remember those days i 40 now
This movie should be put back into theaters and show children of this generation what it means to have someone truly care about you.
Yes! I agree entirely.
Yep I agree
Bc kids these days
Are Bitches I miss
The old days
Yes Indeed
kaiyah05 I agree
Made my daughter watch it and she loves it
"Take a bow Mrs Powers, you've rewritten our alma mater"
That warms my heart every time i see this movie.
me too
Me three
What is the name of this movie? Please
“Take a bow Mrs Powers: You’ve rewritten our alma mater” My favourite line in the movie!
I love her expression after he says that. Relief and happiness 🙌
3:15
RIP the real Joe Clark aka “Bat man” 🙏🏾
@@iceman1272 Amen
My favorite quote is, "You can tell the state to go to hell!!"
This is my favorite part RIP Kenny Kelly (the one that started off singing) May you rest in heavenly peace
Marie Clark what he died ???
I thought you said r kelly for a minute and I was bout to say
Yeah I was pretty sad when I heard that he passed away.. this is one of my favorite scenes from the movie...
Damn he did 😥😥😥🙏
@@melissalsmith883 yes about 2 or 3 years ago i think.
I will never stop loving this movie. It's a timeless classic and still one of my all time favorites. Movies like this aren't made anymore. With the sensitivity that people have now, someone would find something negative about it.
So true! But your right on both things💯🙏
Sad but true
So true about the sensitivity today. That's why these young ones are soft in every way. No tough skin. Can't deal with disappointment.
Morgan Freeman was, is, and always will be a dynamite actor. Love that guy.
I completely agree! His acting skills are extraordinary!
One of the best to ever do it.
I've always been a big fan of him.
Me too
I miss movies like this.. We don't even sing like this anymore.. Sad
Watch "The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song" on TH-cam
The Cast Of 'Lean On Me' Sings Fair Eastside School Song: th-cam.com/video/H7RiVKmiywA/w-d-xo.html
Ramel Rush Yeah Pitch Perfect and Pentatonix may be "brilliant" but they show no moral in it except of bitchy friendships and "your only noticed if you win a contest" like a snobbish "american Idol" - though Penatonix won a Acapella Competition.
Harry Cunth um not all black ppl can sing in my opinion I take that as being racist cuz I know lots of white ppl that can sing hold up I take that back black ppl aren't black were brown and white ppl isn't white they're tan so to me that was racist just saying your born to have a voice to sing and I know lots of tan ppl that can sang not sing sangggg lol but brown ppl ain't the only ppl that can see
Jerrica Pannell sing
Exactly Nowadays It"s About That AUTOTUNE BullShit.
FUN FACT:
THESE YOUNG BROTHERS were ACTUAL students in Eastside High school under Joe Clark's era, and Joe Clark REALLY did make them sing in the restroom!
No really!!!!!!
@@charlierobles316 Yep!😊
They were also a singing group back in the early 90s.
The name of the group is called, "Riff".
They were pretty good, too!
So you mean to tell me that these schools were not under the "state" because of ethnic reason?
@@loveinspired7 yes! If I remember there is a vid of Riff singing in TH-cam
@@gabeesp9654 I'm not sure that I understood your question.
Care to expound?
0:56 absolutely gives me chills when they hit that harmony. WOW!
Like frfr
Anyone else mad he stopped them😏
Towards the end of the scene at 3:15 that's them singing the rest of it..........
I'm mad Bay..😍😍
Heck yeah didn't want to end
LifeOf Kai Damn you beautiful
Meee bitch🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
In 89' they had everyone in my hood singing and harmonizing the school song. Lived & loved this part in the theater, great times, great memories ❤️
This movie will never be forgotten! Such a classic!
292teacher sad that New Jersey public school system is still garbage
One of my favorite movies. :)
Cassandra Brooks what the name of this moive ?
Pilar Murchison@ Lean on Me. :)
This is the most legendary scene ever
Fair Eastside High, fair Eastside
By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name
To heaven, yeah, lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy faith (oh, lord)
The honor, yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty (loyalty, loyalty)
So cheer for dear old Eastside High, lead on to victory
Tevin Diesbourg 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you brother
Now I can actually sing it. Good looking out bruh✊🏿💯
Tevin Diesbourg to ever lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame
I thought they sang, "...to help increase thy faith." Thanks for the lyrics.
This was my favorite part in the movie. This was back when dvd's were nonexistent. I would rewind my VHS tape a million times to see this part.
He ran Sams into the door and the piano effortlessly. I cried laughing when I realized it
playaflyJOE27 he ran sims into the piano expeditiously
😭😭😭
Bruh, I laughed so hard.. 😂😂😩
Okkkk!
As many times as I have seen this I never noticed he got slammed twice! I'm dead!!!
Lol Mr.Clark trying to hold his excitement in is hilarious. He knew they sounded good.
the way joe clark reacted when he realized that they could sing/harmonize is how i picture Joe Jackson when he first heard michael
Noooooo lmao!
Omg hahaha
Yessss!🤣🤭🤣💙
Lawd that’s so funny 😭😂😂
Fr tho
I love his face when they start harmonizing its priceless lol and I personally would have let them finish
RIP Kenny. Had the privilege of hanging out with all of them after a show in 1991. All cool guys and down to earth
Oh wow that's dope just finding out about his passing
The part at 1:21 when the one dude sings, "Oooh, Lord!" and Mr. Clark's head whips back always cracked me up. He's like, "The hell?..."
The part that cracks me up is at 1:50 when he's like, "Sams!" and he replies, "what?". Like he was completely clueless on what was going on. Then the part where Mr. Clark was dragging Sam's around throwing him against the door and piano. hahaha
r1234
That part slays me, too--when he slams Sams against the piano and says, "Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I can't believe!" Mr. Clark don' PLAY!
djmixnmagic I know that's right.
Yes. Exactly. Everytime he does his ad-libs...Mr Clark head always whips back.
Tania Jones That makes me laugh every time. That head whip was like the most scary thing ever lol. That's why the kid couldn't look at him in the eye and would put his head down or look away.
This is the youngest I've seen Morgan Freeman
Alyssa Germon rotfl
Alyssa Germon 😂😂😂😂 Your so right
lmao
Guess you're too young to remember the Electric Company TV show(he played Easy Reader,among other characters).
Alyssa Germon driving miss daisy
Why he slammed sams into that piano like that tho😂😂😂😂
Chunky boy needs some loving from the piano! Lol
He hit the door first! 🤣🤣🤣
Coming2grips Hm Omg the many times I’ve seen this back in the day I never noticed he knocks him into the door first before the piano! I’m dying laughing 😂😂😂😂
Poor sams 😅
I’m dead RIP 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This movie would make me cry on certain parts, this when teachers and principals gave a damn about you now they cant handle them we need this back but these parents today are so damn sensitive
I agree sister.
yeah because they took prayer out of school
@@corneilmadison141 its not prayer its leadership and respect of self, authority, and community. The reason that clark was able to change the school because he gave a damn and was serious. He was just angry at them but angry for them. He showed them that they were worth something and took as much energy and time as he could to devout himself and his staff to the students problems. You have to invest yourself and sacrifice. Kanisha hit the nail on the head at the meeting when she said clark was like a father to some them because he wanted them to succeed more than getting a big check or accolades. No other teacher/staff at the school had that type of alpha male dedication and care. Either too scared, followers, or collecting a check.... Mr.Clark couldn't be bought, intimidated, or lackluster when it came to there education.
I wish I would have had a principal that gave a damn. Most hid in their offices, you only saw them at assemblies
I want Morgn Freeman to be my lawyer. It doesn't matter what he says. It will sound good,
Flat DarkEarf exactly lol
Flat DarkEarf indeed
W
😂😂
Bruh I can’t 😂
He was a father figure....love how theyre all shying away from looking at him while they sing....shows respect
Shows fear
Pretty remarkable that they're able to sing while he's standing over them like that.
Western Culture calls it “fear” Many other cultures though, DO call it a show of respect.
The very reason #we have many of the problems we have. No respect for nothing and nobody!
I'm glad my parents showed me this movie when I was little. It kept me out of trouble
its very sad!!! High Schools throughout the country need Principals like this!!! THE PRIDE IS COMPLETLEY GONE NOW AND DAYS!!!
=) OH!! believe me... there are a few schools I'm aware that have them [LOL]
The Mega Phone, Walking the Halls, Making sure the students get to class, Greeting students as they arrive, Will kick them out when they refuse to follow the school district policy and procedure, etc....
He be labelled a monster today...... sad
This terribly grieves my heart, yes.
Sam’s might be one of the most beloved characters of my childhood. He was so loveable.
Look at how effortlessly the guy on the end hits those notes. That's God-given talent.
Man when he runs Sams into the door and slams him to the piano....kills me every time
+youngatwista That part is crazy but so funny at the same time.
Lmao, I just noticed that part!😂😂😂😂
You ain't lying!😂😂😂
I thought I was the only who noticed that part....I holler everytime
+youngatwista Yassss ahahhahahahahahhah!!!!!
Wish he never stopped them 😩❤️
He was jealous lol
When I was in high school, our principal was like Morgan Freeman's character in this movie, intimidating to look at, but easy to talk to. His name was William Huizinga, and he stood about 6'4" tall, and weighed about 250 pounds. Every day, he could be seen walking around the school in a suit and tie, and hamming it up with whoever he came across, whether they were a teacher, or a student. He was always at home sporting events, wearing his loggers gear, loggers was what our teams were called. When I graduated high school in 2001, I went to shake his hand, and he said, "the day I shake your hand is the day you show me your driver's license." A few years later, after I got my driver's license, I saw him after my brother's graduation commencement, and I said, "I believe we had a deal." He looked at me with a stunned look on his face, so I said, "you remember when you told me a few years ago that the day you shook my hand was the day I showed you my driver's license?" Let's just say he fulfilled his end of the deal right then and there. A few months later, I read about his cancer diagnosis, and when I called the school to ask about him, I was informed that he had died. Now, if you were to go to Onalaska (Washington) high school, you'll see a brick garden around the school sign, and right next to where Mr. Huizinga would park his car, you'll see a plaque that contains one of his favorite sayings, "It's A Great Day To Be A Logger." Rest in peace, Bill. We miss you, man.
Beautiful ❤
beautiful !!! I love it ❤️
+Joshua Brooks haha was he Dutch? thats a typical dutch name lol from Friesland XD
+Joshua Brooks touching story, thank you
Joshua Brooks omg this is sad
ive watched this movie soooo many times and still feel like its new every time ...this scene when they sing in the bathroom is so soulful, powerful ....and everlasting...still watching in 2018
Pls where and how can I watch it ?
Im dj George from southAfrica i just wanna say thanx to all of you afro American brothers and sisters this belongs to yall this your gift given to yall by God don't let them steal it from yall thanx again
" Mrs. Powers, these hoodlums have told me something I cannot believe..." Lol. Most people dont realize that although he was low key insulting the kids with those remarks, his love for them and his dedication towards seeing them beat the system does not make those words sting. Teachers today just dont understand that relationships are everything. You must build relationships with kids. They don't care about what you think about them until they think that you care.
Second Demographic
I couldn't of said it any better
That last sentence of yours is magical.
@purplefashion03 In a way you are right in fact he was a very antagonistic bully and an egotistical narcissist. But he did get results. He was likely fired or forced to resign a while afterwards, because no one with hi is type of personality can stay in his position for long.
💯💯
Facts
That was in the 80s. What happened to us since then. It seems we have gone backwards. We need to install more values and hope into our youth. The inner city definitely needs more joe clarks. Lord help us
I miss inspirational films. But they are slowly coming back!
Michael Moore Slowly indeed!
Praise God! I really think people are getting the message.
shaun thomas Well Proverbs 22:6 definitely isn't properly structured in the homes; so school "was" playing the parent part - until the government put a clamp on that. So we have no Joe Clarks. Until more of we, as a people come together and make a positive stand, then slack in the school system will remain.
You are absolutely right...We need more leadership in schools like this...The problem is..the kids in this generation are soft and weak..If someone speaks to them with authority..They will tell their parents they are being threatened and have charges brought against the school..
Whose still listening in 2020? This is one of my favorite parts
2021 😏😂😂
1/3/21😁
2021
Always goosebumps indeed.. and funny at the same time. Everytie he looks back at dude with the high tone tasks lol.. and how he literally drags Sams everywhere they go lol.. Such an effin classic this movie is. #ForeverMrClark
I just love how they went all 'boyz to men' on Principal Clark.
was around the same time, I wonder who came first, Boyz to Men or these boys in the bathroom
Love this part, what's the group name?? Why no music, buddy in curl screams Group Troop #All day
I'm pretty sure new edition made them famous
One of the harmony guys was a member of boyz to men!
@CashMoney 704 it's RIFF
I like how Mr. Clarke fooled Mrs. Powers into believing he was angry and was like, gotcha.
Wilson Fisk. What movie is this
Well, he did dunk poor Steel into the door! Most people wouldn't think a compliment was coming from that!
tyler040911 the gamer Sister Act 2
Wilson Fisk ik I had chills
Bipolar ass lol
We need *intonation*, *phonation*, *accuracy* & *PITCH!*
Wisest Owl Yeah we do lol
😂😂😂
Yes, Mrs. Powers!
And we need it expeditiously!!
There's a bigger principle of leadership in this scene that I really enjoy. To this point, Mr. Clark (Morgan Freeman) has been trying to get his vision of Eastside High to the "roots" of the school - the students, teachers, community, etc. That's why he's such a hard a** at the beginning - as the saying goes, "do the right things, and feelings/emotions will follow." He needed to change behavior before the heart could be changed. Mr. Clark wanted independent thinkers that wanted what was best for the school, not behaviors done because "we've always done them" (note: any educator knows what I'm talking about here.) At this point, Mrs. Powers took a risk that Mr. Clark wants to see out of everyone - a risk that leads to better students, a better school, and a better future for the kids. The exchange was, in his own way, realizing that. And a big reason why he's all chipper (for maybe the first time in the movie to this point) immediately after. Great leaders find ways to get their vision/mission into the hearts of those they lead so that the leader's vision becomes their follower's vision - and that's exactly what was described here in a mere four minutes.
Love the teachers’ and students’ reactions when he speaks to them all after leaving the chorus room! They look at him like he has lost his mind! 😂
Man oh man, that's some beautiful harmony! I love when singers can harmonize like that.
Classic in the African American community! This brings back some amazingly happy memories memories :)
Ashley Colston Very much a classic! I remember seeing this at the theater when I was younger (around 9 I believe) with my mom. Lean On Me, Five Heartbeats, Color Purple, Coming To America, What's Love Got To Do With It, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka....a few movies that's will always be in my favorites list and such classics😀
what movie was this please?
can you not read it clready says Lean on me in the title!!!!
+Juz rhyme no need to be rude.
Real talk sexy.
This has always been my favorite part. Dude with the ad-libs gets me every time. "Praise thy name, praise thy naaaaaaame." 😂😂😌✨💜
I saw this scene for the first time tonight with my grandma and it almost made me cry
I still haven't finished the movie yet
+Taylor-Raye Council you are beautiful
u thirsty bruh?
For your girl
Joseph Fernandez You do realize I'm a girl myself. Lmaoo gtfo
One of the greatest movies made 🙌
It's a true story.
And too true. Sometimes kids want a firm but loving hand. Many kids are too indulged today.
you’re really pretty
Fetty wap went to that school
I get goosebumps everytime i watch this, as they begin to sing! Love this scene ❤
You know why I loved men like Joe Clark? Because once upon a time, it was okay to DEMAND better. Not just ask for it, or hope for it. But EXPECT it. That school (Eastside High) improved because he was a taskmaster who DEMANDED those students be better than the expectations the outside world and maybe (mostly?) they had for themselves. When you have people's best interest in heart and mind, you should be pushing them to strive to be more than they are. We need that back.
While discipline improved at the school, overall academic performance did not change all that much. The school is still ranked among the lowest in New Jersey in terms of academic performance.
Yeah sure you're right we need a Joe Clark in our schools today
Fair Eastside High, Fair Eastside
By thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name
To heaven, yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame. (oh lord)
The honor yeah, of old Eastside High brings forth our loyalty. (loyalty loyalty)
So cheer for dear old Eastside High lead on to victory
Nia Munford was waitin on someone to. Drop da lyrics so I can sing along
Nia Munford thanks
Thanks
great movie hey,those guys sang that school song beautiful they 'killed' it even mr Clark was taken away after hearing it he was walking greeting the teachers the song was just playing in his mind,this movie here...nice!!
Paterson NJ
This scene is so powerful; it get's me everytime 😭😭😭
I can watch this scene over and over again will still get the same feeling!
Love it! And Morgan Freeman's face through the whole song is priceless!
The eye contact of lead songbird and Mr. Clark during the singing is tremendous.
"what you got in their Malachi?"
"my future" lol
I loooooved this scene from the movie. It's one of my favorite scenes! Still gives me chills!
Those kids did a great job! Wow! Also.... Morgan did a GREAT job on this film. What a great actor!
The anointing in the sound they released in this scene my God 😭😭😭. No runs, etc. Just oil 🙌🏽
I'm mad he slammed that boy up against that piano like that..😂😂 Mrs Powers was scared as hell!!!
Not only did my cousin attend East Side High, she was in this movie! So proud of her.
one of my favorite movies back in the day
weren't most of the extras actual east side high students?
Yes they were, including herself. She has a couple of scenes in the movie. :)
Who's your cousin cause I know there were lots of students and characters in the movie which I love this movie
Awesome to see Mr Clark's expression. Priceless. He was a happy camper to each of his teaching staff.
Classic!! We still need this leadership today.... It would change a lot
The Principal's like "Damn yall embarrassing me yall sing too damn well"
Lol ikr
Right he thought he was gonna in there and show them up then call their parents and go on about how misbehaved they were. They started singing he couldn't say a damn thing.
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Romeo Barnes
The power of a great film with great actors has on my emotions never ceases to amaze me. Awesome movie!!!
My fav scene 😍😍 I love my 90 movies and the music
ICEBUNNY This was the late 80s classic!!!
80's
i was in the stall while this was going on, it was awesome
That was a good one. Lol
jet0l19 LOL
jet0l19 jet u jokey boy haha xD
Foreal?
jet0l19 You were in the stall during the filming, or you were there when the principal actually made them sing this?
Mr Clark fooled Mrs Powers...but heck once you find out he actually LIKED the song and gave a compliment I'd be crying and cheering too. Heck I am after watching this scene over and over.
Song made him so happy he was actually nice to everyone. wow lol
I can't be the only one that gets goosebumps watching this scene every time I watch it I tear up too this is just so beautiful
"SAMS!!!"
"Whaa..?"
hahhahahah gets me everytime
That scene is more than 30 years old..and it still is so inspiring!!
1:09 Sams face still makes my laugh still to this day... lol 😂
Right lol😂
Praise thy name , praise thy naaame 🎶😂
😂😂😂😂😂
the light skined boy name is Michael best and I know him and he is a security at nsw
where abouts does he work!? omwww i live in nsw
is that the song?
harborboi to evvaaa yeaahh 🎶😂
"You need intonation, phonation, accuracy, and pitch! Now this is your note! hmmm...."
She should have gotten an Academy award for her acting ability, not to mention the ACCURACY of choir teachers!
25-years ! This movie is as old as me and I love it
SmoothCrmnl80 the little fat one looks exactly the same
Sit your lil young ass down, you dont know bout no lean on me.
nassauE who don't lol I know all about it more than you do bro
ricky right hahahahahaha
Still got this on a VCR Tape.. 😊
What's it called?
+Bori Llamas its called "lean on me"..
+King C4 & Lando G LMAO @these comments
Your tape still works?
+Romeo Barnes i dont even know.. Since nobody uses VCR anymore i guess.
Magical thing about this scene was the fact that it was his 1st(Mr. Clarke's) time hearing that version. Then to realize that the music teacher, Mrs. Powers had made something out of his young men that who knew only needed some true guidance and sense of direction. He amazed at the talent that he's witnessing from which many in the neighborhood possibly considered a lost cause. Magnificent scene!
Man, I can't express just how much I love this movie. I especially enjoy these two scenes.
No matter what, music can hit your soul in ways nothing else can. Maybe love
Brandon Washington And that’s a fact! Music can make an cute many issues in this place we call Planet Home
It sure can there is a bunch of movies that I still watch (Lean On Me, Sister Act 1&2, The Temptations, etc.) I find myself singing like I was actually in the movie/group. Always loved Music.🥰
One of my absolute favorite movies shout out to my mama for making me watch this when I was about 6 years old. I love you so much mama 😍😍💜💜
At 1:07 morgan looked at him like "oh I guess youfeelin yourself huh"
Everybody knows this alma mater but not their own high school's lol...I never learned mine but I know this one. Thank you Mrs. Powers!
I think the moment at 3:30 was super important to note ! You can tell that he (Joe Clark) had a new feeling, a kind of hope for East side high - that fist thrust was because he saw his students shine and get excited about something and have pride in their school! The excitement he feels is because his students are becoming more excited! Even the staff was looking at him in an odd fashion because he’s (Joe Clark) isn’t usually that enthusiastic or upbeat while walking the halls of the school- and That to me is the most powerful part of this whole sene ! LOVE the harmony and that we can hear the young men singing in the background after he delivers the line to Mrs. Powers
Anybody else noticed that Sams hit the door at 2:30
Lol
I did not 😂 then hits piano at 2:35
Lol I didn’t noticed that
I always loved this scene. Their voices are amazing! Beautiful and moving.
This movie is an absolute classic. They don't make good movies like this anymore. Our world has definitely changed since this movie came out.
I know I'm not the only one that gets chills listening to this, right?
Nope!
I loved this movie that light skin dude was my boo he just didn't know it..😍
When light skinned men were everything
+Doc Man That's true 😆
+Blacbutaflyy2 we making a come back us light skins still here baby lol
@Blacbutaflyys
I agree with you his voice is so .... OMG.... words can't describe it.Just know its more than awesome!
Girl mines too!😂
I'm in tears showing this clip to my 17 yo daughter. She's like mom don't cry it's not that deep, but it is. Back then teachers cared deeply and the kids actually were inspired by that level of care. It just brings back memories of when people had morals and dignity and were passionate about what they did😢❤ Truly a blessed era
I became a teacher partly due to this movie. Beautifully sung. RIFF was an awesome group back in my high school years. Nearly four decades later, I’m still trying to sing the first tenor parts as best as I can.
The best part is when Sams gets pulled into the door.
And piano hahaha
r1234 Right lol
well Sams is Clumsy lol
Sams rules. Then, now, and forever.
Hahahahaha ah I see the door thing hahahaha
I absolutely love the look on that principals face!!!Complete shock,yet admiration and respect!!!
This scene is REMARKABLE!!!! OMG, I have to watch it like 10 times before I can move on 💗
I now just noticed the chubby boy with the green shirt is the same chubby guy from Juice with Tupac in it
and the wayans bros
Lol
its only like 5 black actors lol
and how to be a player movie
Kalaina Shaw yeah that is him
His face 0:58-1:03 priceless 😂😂😂
I love it when he goes done the line with that wtf look on his face😄
lol @Barbie too funny
Man just seeing this song again and I'm 43 now and I still remember that melody and song, still beautiful.
😂😂😂 man when Sam's body hit that piano, it made a note 😂😂😂 #classic
Lol
Yo I cry every single time.... right after being ran into the door.. Joe Clark was ruthless LMAOOO!!!
Lmao and the door
Great old school, movie and good music.
😂😂😂😂
Best harmonize song scene in a moviee yesss
Sad to hear that Kenny Kelly from this Movie as well as in the Singing Group Riff has Passed Away. RIP Kenny Kelly you will be Remembered. Family and Friends, Hold On To Your Dear Love Ones and Lend your shoulders to them, so they can and you too LEAN ON . All this World Need is Love, Peace, Happiness, A Good Strong Shoulder to LEAN ON, A Good Listening Ear, Good Eye for someone to notice them, and Good Hands to touch someone's Heart to show how you feel. STAND STRONG FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND KEEP KEEPING ON WITH YOUR HEADS UP HIGH!
Funny thing about the group singing in the bathroom (RIFF) is that they were a group from Patterson, NJ and they all went to Eastside High in real life and it is actually the place where there group was formed
Tre Carter what was the groups name?
Wow. Fun facts. I never knew that