I was a serious metalhead back in the 80's, still am, but when a Michael Jackson video came on (back when MTV played videos) I tuned everything else out. Dude was a living legend.
He’s a legend the king of pop no one comes close to him and anyone who makes claims he was a pedo is a liar and a son of a bitch, Michael Jackson was more royalty than the actual English royalty
The thing with MJ was, he wasn't only extremely SHARP, he was incredibly PRECISE, almost on the absurd level, he always produced his choreographies exactly how he wanted, the way he wanted,. At the final result of every video, he knew exactly where evryone was standing, every step, every prop, everything he knew EXACTLY where it was going to be. Such an artist.
No he wasn't. I saw the retraction of the 1st case. It was put on pax channel when it was new. 2nd case it was found when he realized her dying son wasnt ill she cried rape, just like she threatened
Okay, I’m a 72 year old male and I think MJ was one of the most talented and creative entertainers of all time. I love his music and dance moves. No one else comes close to MJ.
@@donnabaardsen5372 basically yea. good argument that hes even better than MJ but a small margin. However im bias towards MJ as i loved his music more lol
Right! I was a teenager in the 80s and in the era of MTV. I still remember when they played Thriller every hour on the hour when it first came out and it was a long video 😊😊😊
@@melissamorton1282 True. Thriller felt like a movie. I really liked the album Bad and videos. The videos were so uniquely unusual especially the video " leave me alone".
Even when Michael was on his final tour he was out dancing his backup dancers who were 30 years younger than him . He had them looking like they was taking their last breath and he barely broke a sweat.
I know I mean how could you not love what he has brought to the music world he was a genius and people from all walks of life could relate to him because he could do it all and not to mention he has influenced so many other artists it's insane
I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but it's undeniable the influence he had on the music world. The man is a legend, regardless of the controversy that surrounds him.
I was 15 years old and living in Lake Tahoe when the Jackson 5 came. I saw them two nights in a row. On the 2nd night, my friend and I were called on stage to dance. The next day we drove over to the house that the performers used to stay at. When we got there Janet and Randy (who were little) came out to hang with us. We could see Michael and asked them if they would ask him to come and meet us. He was so quiet and shy but he did come over. I still have the picture I took of him ❤sitting on my mom’s car!
Being black , Micheal Jackson was everything to us young black men, seeing how cool he was it was amazing, the moves the singing all apart of our culture he was the embodiment of black success, I understand that now that I'm older. And he was a really calm collected person with love in his heart.
I knew an old man in a nursing home, yes, a NURSING HOME, that I worked at back in the 80's to early 90's, he had been a dancer "back in the day" we asked him if he knew about MJ's moonwalk - and he did, he was still a pretty sharp old man, anyway we asked him if he could do it and he said that it's basically an old "step-slide" that all good dancers could do "back in the day" we asked him if he could do it, and he kind of laughed and said and "well now Michael has put his own spin on it but I can do something a lot like it" and we were like "Show us, come on" and well, we were all in total shock when Lonnie (who was around 84-85 at the time) stepped off a real nice imitation of the Moonwalk. Then he said "Now, that's my way, Michael has his way, but that's my way" He then told us he knew that Michael had studied all of the old dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly and the Nicholas Brothers and other famous dancers and then took what he learned and made his own style, took it farther and that's what made Michael so good. So in answer to Jordan's question - it's Michael's variation and improvement of the old "step-slide"
The Nicholas brothers.... were out of this world amazing! Unbelievable!!! Talk about defying gravity, they did it with no special effects. Seriously, you all should check them out if you are impressed with dancing skills. ❤️❤️ 🕺🏽 🕺🏽
When Michael made the moonwalk popular, it had already come and gone in the RnB dance scene. Of course, no one would say that the King of Pop was using played out dance moves, so we just went for the ride again! 😁
There’s nothing new under the sun. Michael didn’t invent the moonwalk, he just put it in the mainstream. I’d seen a friend do it long before Michael popularized it. And in fact when my mother saw it she said, “Oh, that’s the camel walk”, and did a similar step from her day. What goes around comes around.
I'm not what you would call a huge Michael fan. I'm more of a hard rock type person, but as a musician myself, I can't help but absolutely respect such talent. Also, when it comes to dancing, there was NOBODY that could come close to touching Michael's level. His Pop n Lock was UNREAL .....
LOL Now *I* have to re-watch that video to figure out who you're talking about without asking you and spoiling it. I mean, I'm thinking of a cameo from that video, but I dont think I'm thinking about the same person you're thinking about. LOL I'm off to watch "Remember the Time" again. EDIT: Yeah, I was thinking of the wrong person. I get you now though. (LOL they ALL look so YOUNG. Now I feel so OLD 🤣)
Yep! Watch the live in munich Smooth Criminal part, one of the guys (first on the right) almost fell doing that move and u can barely see a little nail under his shoe!
Michael invented and patented dancing shoes and a flooring setup that involved the shoes with specially cut grab-holes in the heals to grab specially sized bolts that were marked on the floor and electronically raised for he and his dancers to position themselves to perform that leaning stunt. Now that you know this, watch him performing in a live setting and/or on a stage and you will see them get themselves in position to do the lean and then move away to allow the bolts to be lowered back into their silos in the floor, after the lean has been completed. MJ was very clever. The BEST!!!
Although this is mostly accurate, that's not how they did it in the video. Simple wires were used on set to achieve this effect. Once he decided to bring "The Lean" to his concert, he had to invent something that would allow him to do this. Michael absolutely invented and designed this rigging, but the patent application was denied.
This was a tribute to the Fred Astaire movies. He did a similar video in the 1950's with different music. Someone also put Smooth Criminal to a compilation of Fred Astaire that is amazing as well.
This video is a masterpiece. Look at the camera angles, the choreography, the subtle moves, the touching the hat, the background dancers (one leans the opposite way during "the lean" to create illusion), etc.... you an watch this video a hundred times and notice something new each time.
MJ was notorious for his videos. If any one single little thing in a shot was not perfect, no matter how small, it had to be redone. MJ demanded absolute perfection from everyone, especially himself.
MJ was the master of videos. All his videos were mini movies. MTV would play the song portion only but the premier with the full video was an event. It was always an experience to watch his new masterpiece. I think next just because Jay will like it, Black or White or he will really appreciate Man in the Mirror. Later, You are not Alone, which features Elvis Presley's daughter whom he was married to at the time.
This is NO LIE. I remember the MTV premiere of the "Thriller" video. It was the first video MTV ever aired that had its own hype campaign leading up to the release. And when it finally premiered, it was like it was the freakin' SUPER BOWL. Like...EVERYONE watched it. And if you didn't have MTV yet, you FOUND someone that DID! 😆
I literally had the SAME THOUGHT about the mini-movie style of the quality found in every single MJ video. I remember when his duet with Janet premiered on ABC for "Scream". And "Black or White" was absolutely incredible! The technology was beyond its time, and there quite a few famous faces who made cameos.
@@DustinAxelsen Easy mistake to make, especially as a kid. And especially since the average music video was about 3-4 minutes, and "thriller" (the full version, anyway), was 13 minutes long. It was more of a short film than a music video.
Anti gravity boots, the boots hooked into the floor or a secured board. It still took enormous core strength to maintain the angle. There's a video out there of him using it live where he did lose his balance. If you look up the boots it shows how they work better. Earth Song is still my absolute favourite MJ to this day. It's such a close your eyes, Amber Sway song. Introduce that one to Jordan!
@@larrygrebler5054 I seem to remember seeing the patent drawings being in Michael Jackson’s name. They had a little thing that popped up out of the stage floor and the shoes had a keyhole type slot on the bottom that would hook into it.
True Fact: When Michael is singing, “Annie, are you OK?” it actually carries more meaning than just the narrator asking a question. The line is inspired by Resusci Anne, the name of the model of doll used to teach CPR. Michael combined the question trainees learn to ask, “are you OK?” with the name of the doll to create the iconic line.
@@Alice-iu7gx Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Chest Compression. CPR can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs. To perform CPR, first: CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Next: If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Then: Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface. After that: Give 30 chest compressions by placing two hands centered on the chest. Next: push both hands downward at least 2 inches. Make sure to keep pressing at a 100 to 120 Beats Per Minute or BPM. Afterwards: Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression. Give 2 breaths by performing mouth to mouth resuscitation, and also to Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath. Note: If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the 2nd breath If the 2nd breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway. Finally: Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available! Minimize interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.
I am more of a rock and punk guy but I know talent when I see it. This is a master at work, people try to copy but never are equal... master at his craft.
But that was the magic of Michael. Back in the day absolutely everyone liked him. It didn’t matter what your favorite genre was. That’s why there will never be another…..
I totally grew up with Michael, and Janet, and all the greats...I'm now 56, and STILL watch their video's and my play lists include them, and our generation had the BEST music for sure! :-) Michael was the first to use a "movie like concept" in music video's it was ahead of the times. As far as the move in one of the documentaries they had slits made in the floor for their shoes that held them in place where they could lean forward without falling.
At 50 years old now, I'm so grateful to have grown up listening to not only MJ, but others in the 70s and 80s watching and listening in real-time, amazing Era of music! RIP Mr. Jackson you're definitely missed but not forgotten.
I loved being a kid during this time. The music was so good. Entertainers were trained in several fields and were truly amazing. Today it seems like everyone is a one trick pony. Music is overproduced and manufactured. Many artists can't really sing, their voices are run through the soundboard. It's just not the same. There are some that stand out but not many. That's why I still listen to 80s and 90s music.
I truly agree with you...but I would go back little further...60's.... artist could get up sing what they put out and sound just as good if they were doing it in studio...MJ especially was misunderstood...he was a adult child his childhood was taken away and the only people he could relate to where young adults,. I also feel more comfortable around younger generation, but there music no...can't understand the music our kids listen to
I love this story, because I was a nurse in a nursing home for a little while, and I absolutely loved learning from the residents! I came away from that job a better person with a wonderful appreciation for what you could learn from older generations. Also, do your research if you have to put your loved one in a care facility, there’s some horrible facilities out there just looking for the cheapest way to make a buck off of your loved ones’ illnesses and last days.
Had tickets to his last tour, and then he sadly passed. I was so stoked getting tickets, and the nope! Man how i would have loved seeing him live. What a legend.
I am a musician. Been playing drums since I was 9 years old, and I am now 52. I have Rock running through my veins, and always will. MJ... Was one of the most talented musicians ever. Just a musical Genius. Any musician that can not give MJ the credit he deserves has blinders on. Respect!!
Jimmy hendrix only 1 dangerous tour was unreal n history album very underrated Mike worse album bettin prince best. But Jimmy hendrix was unreal n very young n business 10 yrs of work fo he died like All along the watchtower , vodoo child slight return , vodoo chile, red house , castles made of sand, machine gun , star spangled banner, drifting , purple haze ,hey joe, wind cries Mary is just a few of his legendary masterpieces 🙃. Back n 60sn 70s
Beat it was another outstanding production. Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo in stealth mode (uncredited) because there might have been some legal considerations about playing original music outside his own band. He also spent a few minutes alone rearranging the song without telling anyone until he told MJ. MJ absolutely loved it and the rest is history ❤
Eddie was uncredited for that solo because he didn't care about getting paid for it. Anyone that receives song-writing credit for a song gets royalties for that song. He didn't want them. He did it for free as a favor to Quincy Jones. And he did it BECAUSE, at the time, a lot of African-American artists were not getting the exposure on MTV that white artists were getting (yes, even MJ). So they figured that getting a white guy (and not just any white guy, but freakin' EDDIE VAN HALEN) to play on the song would get it more airtime. FUN FACT: Eddie's solo in "Beat It" is only 20 seconds long, but it took like a half hour to record. At one point, Eddie *literally* BLEW UP his monitor amp playing the solo, so they had to find another one.🤣
Michael's videos elevated the art form. He created the format of the long form video. Thriller WAS a movie! Even before that, there was The Jackson's " Can You Feel It" which was unparalleled at the time. There absolutely were no videos to rival his until after he showed the world what to do!
I never cared for Can You Feel It. I mean, the song is great and has a great message. But in the video The Jacksons cast themselves as literal gods reigning over humanity, spreading rainbows and whatnot. Came across as very egotistical
@@PlumbPitifulInteresting observation. I never really saw it as egotistical. I just saw it as entities who had received the message of brotherhood and were choosing to spread it to the world. The message made you bigger (and stronger) than what you were alone.
MJ was my age. I grew up listening to his music from The Jackson 5 throughout his career. He was always on the radio and MTV videos. We were all fans of his and loved his music. He will always be remembered as a legend in music history.
I empathize completely, Amber. This old Deadhead really really misses Michael. A tragic awful loss, poor guy. MJ deserved more happiness in life. If you're up for suggestions, Blood on the Dance Floor is my favorite MJ video. Just too hot for words. 🔥🔥🔥
Michael Jackson was not just an icon, dude was a legend. The man made dance moves so popular that people still do them today on TH-cam and TikTok, people have built entire careers following his moves. His songs are known worldwide and sung in every country in the world. May there always be the memory and love of Michael Jackson.
The ‘Lean’ was done with special shoes where the heel hooked into a peg on the floor as an anchor point. Some people say it was MJ himself that designed the shoe and peg system. The physical strength needed to do that move is incredible! MJ and those dancers must have been fit to an epic standard as they would have needed to do that several times to get all the camera angles. In my opinion MJ’s private life was exactly that, Private!
The lean in the MV version was done with a mix of an early version of the shoe with a bolt on the floor and wires that were attached to a harness they wore under the suit
I was born in 1987. My mom said when i was 7 months old, if Michael Jackson or Whitney Houston came on MTV, i would pull myself up and howl at the screen like i was singing with them. Michael Jackson is, without question, the greatest musical artist of our time. He created his own style and genre that they still can't categorized. He's a world-renowned phenomenon and will go down in history with the likes of Beethoven and Mozart.
FYI, MJ had a patent for the device he used in his shoes to do that crazy forward lean. Also, I think that you'd like to see the video he did with Janet called Scream.
@@kahuna754 No. Fred Astaire did it as a stunt, with camera illusions... MJ actually created and patented a special boot and harness system to enable the effect to be performed live, without strings...
"Regardless of your thoughts of him..." I'm 50 and grew up listening to him and the Jackson Five. I was a huge fan. I still am. I witnessed all the "controversy" surrounding him throughout the decades. Michael Jackson was one of the most unique humans I've ever seen. His childhood was stolen because of how great his and his family's talent was. They worked, probably harder than they wanted to. He missed out on a lot of things and I know his dad was pretty hard on him. So even though I'm not a psychologist, I can understand his desire to try to re-live his childhood through Neverland, and even be there for kids who may not have had the best father/son relationships. But in my heart of hearts, I don't think MJ ever did anything of what he was accused. I believe the only monster he ever was, was the one in the Thriller video.
You won't see most of these "performers" in person anymore, but you have the "tools" to make sure your children learn to appreciate what true "art" can look and sound like. Expose them to what you are learning to enjoy, teach them why you think it is good. "Art" of all forms may one day be good again.
@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 ...You call it bullshit, I call it fact that MJ had a propensity for enjoying the company of young boys. I'm in no doubt that he didn't fuck them (although some juvenile hanky panky might have gone on). It was essentially just some idealisation of youth for someone who really should have grown out of that kind of thinking. A war? God, how old are you?
Surely they have to do Earth Song ? One of the most incredible songs MJ has ever made. His biggest selling single in the UK - over a million copies sold and six weeks at the top of the charts, including the 1995 Christmas number one.
I was born in '77, so I grew up watching MJ and he was my first concert in '88. But I witnessed all his greatness with him breaking racial barriers with MTV playing the Billie Jean, watching Motown 25 where he did the moonwalk for the first time and became a global icon. The 80s was definitely Michael's time and I enjoyed growing up with it all.
Born in the same year. He was so huge in the 80's and not called the King of Pop for nothing. My first concert was his sister's Rhythm Nation tour in 1990.
Michael was a global icon waaaayy before Billie Jean. That's what most people don't seem to understand. He was a global icon by the time he was 14 as the leader of the Jackson 5! By the time he did Motown 25, that's when he sealed his status of LEGEND and King of pop rock and soul!
Thank you for showcasing the long version...I LOVE MJ, he was such an artist in every aspect. Grew up in the 70/80s, so blessed to have danced my youth to all genres of music of this time... incredible! This is when music brought everyone together, inspiring times.
My absolute favorite cover of this song is 2cellos. No vocals just the two guys in their cellos absolutely sawing away. Very different from the original, but it is absolutely incredible!
I miss him, too! You do know that MJ was a natural dancer, right? He was simply the best! I could watch him dance (and sing) for hours and hours! His videos were perfection! No one! NO ONE can compare to his talent. I remember seeing MJ on TV back when he was a young boy in the Jackson 5. He blew me away with his voice and his style. No one! NO ONE is on the same level as MJ was! I'm soooo glad you reacted to Smooth Criminal! Please do more of his videos! :-) Peace!
Growing up in the 80s all I got to say is that everyone tried to moonwalk at least once. It didn't matter if you were a Michael Jackson fan or not. FYI love the suit and wish more people would wear hats.
I had the privilege of seeing the Jacksons rehearse for their last tour together. Backstage, I was trying to be inconspicuous when I felt what could be described as an electric charge in the air. I turned to my left, and there stood MJ. He quietly said, "Hello." I was speechless. He is missed.
The look on Amber's face at the start of the video clip, SUPER excited while waiting for Rob to react.... Can't hold back even a second of her excitement. Love it.
Michaels friend and choreography assistant Michael Peter's once revealed that mj could place his feet in the same position every single take of a video. With millimetre precision.
@@philpennington826 OR that's the result of him striving for perfection. You cannot instill that into someone. MJ did that same thing in his singing: he could sing precisely the same line several times, in perfect timing (just listen to his multitracks) - and he could do that with his moves. His rhytm and timing was insane.
Love this song and all of MJs music! His talent was unlike anyone...we all loved him back in the day. I was so lucky to grow up during these times. Okay so you stilll haven't reacted to another one of his most iconic songs "Beat it"...they had actual gang members in the background and the dancing is so amazing, also the guitar riff in it is actually Eddie Van Halen. I came back to this video to watch it again &, realized hiw much you're missing out not watching this and hooe by sone chance you read this comment. ❤
I was able to see MJ twice in the 80s. The first time was with his brothers and they did a ton of Jackson 5 songs. There has never been and never will be anyone like him. He did the moonwalk at Dodger Stadium and I swore the stage moved while he stood motionless. Incredible!
I'm with you Amber...who knows what the reality of his personal life was...what we can celebrate is the amazing artistry and unparalleled talent.....I ,like you , miss him🥲
The "Lean" is done by having special attachments on the bottom of the shoes, that connects to a specific spot on the floor. So when you lean forward, your shoes stay stationary and hold you in place. 😁
@@raydescalzo right, I just didnt want to complicate to much for J and Amber. Haha. When done right tho, it is an incredible "gravity defying" move. As J would say. 😃
I grew up with MJ and was 11 when Thriller came out and it was amazing to grow up with him in his prime. I’m happy our younger generation appreciates him. My kids who are 19 and 15 really likes his music. He is timeless. ❤
MJ did a movie called Moonwalker. This was part of the movie. They also made a video game Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. In the video game, as long as you have enough magic, you and your enemies nearby break into a dance, using a different song depending on the stage.
This movie is the only VHS I have left from my childhood. I went to a thrift store to buy a VHS player to watch it again about a year ago. The best part was to watch my kids enjoy it as much as I did when I was their age.
You are right, to be around when he released this and Thriller was a privilege. The anticipation and amazement was unreal. A complex and gifted character.
This video is my favorite to show off MJs dancing and choreography skills. So clean. I am the same age as Mike and grew up watching the Jackson 5 when they first began. He was such a cute little boy with so much energy. I remember him performing on Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams and all of the variety shows of the day. I also watched him when he left the J5 and the drama of that to start his solo career with Off The Wall. I remember Thriller being released and all the praise he got for his MTV videos off that album. Watching him receive all those grammy awards, watching his dates with Brook Shields and Tatum O'Neil. Watching him carry around little Emmanual Lewis and his chimp. Creating Neverland. I think that is what started people thinking of him as a child. Marrying Lisa Marie. People wondering if he ever had sex. Marrying Debbie Rowe knowing that he did it so she would give him kids. Then the scandals. Mike was always in the media. The more he did, the more the media starting saying how weird he was. He couldn't get away from it. People knew the kindness of his soul and would use it to extort money from him and he just wanted privacy so it was easier to pay them off so they would go away. Unfortunately, he only stirred up people believing his was guilty by paying off the accusers. The poor man died in debt because of his spending, generosity to charities and children that he loved. He was humiliated until he left our country. Because Michael was 'different' he was always accused of so many ridiculous things it got to the point people started to look at his peculiarities instead of his talent. Being one of the most famous people on earth he was always in the limelight and when he tried to seclude himself and his children, the media just made up stuff making him look stranger and stranger. It was a no-win for him. Even after his death. His fans will always believe in him and his talent cannot be denied. But he died way to young by a man he trusted to look after him, but, again, only wanted money from him. His talent will live on in his music and videos and his fans will never stop loving him. The people that bought in to all of the media lies are the ones who are suffering the loss of one of the most brilliant entertainers of all time. We will see you again, Michael, as you entertain all in heaven. RIP sweet prince.
@@AR-ii3ly Right, I always wondered why people have to mention that they're not a fan or huge fan of the artist before giving credit where credit is due, just give the credit.
M.J.'s was Unique! His videos were always high productions. See his "Ghosts" . Took my son, at 9-yr-old, to see him and his brothers at Dodger Stadium for the Victory Tour" They danced for 3 hours, they did every hit, awesome performance! 55,000 of us were blessed to see him live🙏
All the sadness in his life is heartbreaking and just plain criminal in my opinion. He was worked to the bone when he was a kid. He became a superstar and lost all of any normalcy all kids should enjoy. I refuse to believe he did what he was accused of. RIP MJ💔 you're the greatest 💙
I have never and will never believe any of it! He was absolutely robbed of a childhood and I believe he felt the need to have that later in life. Opportunists, it was Michael Jackson for goodness sake! Any settlements that happened were not an admission of guilt, he just couldn't go thru all the craziness fighting and taking such a toll on him, as it did anyway. RIP MJ! Forever and always a fan!
It is so sad that MJ's father worked him so hard during his childhood to make the Jackson 5 successful. I heard a rumor that he never even had a birthday party until he was a grown up not living at his father's house any more.
@@gwillis01 that wouldn't surprise me. The Jackson's were Jehovah's Witnesses. They don't celebrate birthdays or Christmas or most any holiday for that matter.
My friend choreographed this video with MJ. It is iconic and classic. The "lean" changed the game. Will You Be There, Earth Song, Scream, Leave Me Alone, Heal The World. There are no entertainers like him, or Prince or Madonna anymore, but it is really hard to describe how big a star MJ was in the 80s. That level of fame can never be achieved again now because of the internet and how much access we have to celebrity lives. Back then we didn't. So the mystery was much more and his superstar status was supernova worldwide. It was a family event to watch his appearances on TV, or try to see his videos on TV. That level of fame isn't possible anymore.
You guys are really nailing it... I'm 50 and I totally admit that it's worth being older to have gotten to LITERALLY be in High School in the 80's!!! Seriously, the pop culture was the best in human history. For starters, basically everything you're seeing in the Marvel movies ALL came from the weekly comic book stuff I was buying in the 80's, and THEN it was the greatest era of movies EVER with stars like Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Michael Douglas, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Charlie Sheen, Kevin Costner, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Val Kilmer, Rodney Dangerfield, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bill Murray, Clint Eastwood, Jean Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Emilio Estevez, and Billy Crystal and directors like James Cameron, Spielberg, John Hughes, Ivan Reitman, Terry Gilliam, David Lynch, The Coen Brothers, Sam Raimi, Paul Verhoeven, Tony Scott, Ridley Scott, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorcese, John Carpenter, Richard Donner, John McTiernan, and Oliver Stone either starting out or in the peak of their primes, and THEN we had SO MANY musicians and bands starting peaking that it hurts my brain to try and name then all, but here's some... Metallica, Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, Poison, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, U2, The Cure, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, The Cars, Duran Duran, Journey, AC/DC, Chicago, Queen, Rod Stewart, RUN DMC, The Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Cinderella, Ozzy Osbourne, Ratt, Queenryche, Slayer, Scorpions, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Pantera, Sepultura, Robert Palmer, KISS, Def Leppard, Anthrax, Testament, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Dokken, Winger, Tesla, and lets round it off with Aerosmith starting a comeback the lasted well into the 90's!!!! Just sayin', YEAH... it was G-damn AWESOME!!!
@@Diajinn bout to be 38 and I agree 80s and 90s was where it was at and if wanna leave music theres still the attitude era of wwe wrestling, the TV shows and cartoons of those times, the only thing questionable was probably the fashion lol. But all the major sports at time were insain. And futbol/soccer included my favorite brazil team of all time came from the 90s. Oh and the intro of mma ufc too
I was about 17 when "Thriller" hit the ground in 1982. Man, that was our music. And then "Bad" in 1984 and especially that song was my favourite. Those were glorious days, indeed. I saw MJ live in 1986 and that show was a blast. Entertainment in perfection.
I cut and paste this explanation about how MJ leaned like that: Jackson designed a special shoe with a triangular slot in the heel which hooked onto a metallic peg that came up from the stage floor at the right moment. This allowed him to lean forward at a seemingly impossible angle without collapsing.
I have a serious question for you Jay: was Amber as happy at your wedding as she was at the beginning of this song? I ain't never seen a person that giddy and happy before. 😂😇
You’ve got to remember that videos of the late 80’s and early 90’s, especially MJ’s were more like short films than music videos. It was the thing of the time.
Amber, the way you watch MJ is exactly the way I have been watching him forever!! You always remind me so much of myself...but today confirmed it! Love y'all! ✌❤
You’re gonna love this! EDIT: Glad you enjoyed it! MJ had two big dancing stars who were 90% of his dancing inspiration: James Brown and Fred Astaire. Since they are musical in nature, and you've done some songs from that era, how about some Fred Astaire reactions?
As someone who was born in 1980, yes, I can confirm that you did miss out on a whole lot of great cultural (and especially musical) touchstones. Music from this era takes me back to my early childhood and I feel a strange mix of appreciation for the fact that I got to live through it, but regret that I didn't appreciate it enough at the time. I enjoy seeing it getting re-examined through a modern lens. I suppose that's what my parents felt like when 1950s culture got a brief nostalgia fad in the 80s. This feels a bit deeper, though (maybe it's the internet). Either way, that's the human condition, I suppose. Middle Aged Moment
I never believed a word of the accusations. I do believe though that his father caused a lot of his pain. He was stunted by his father and that's why he related to children. There's even a phrase for it. Adult Children. I lived it and relate so much to Michael and all of his siblings. I am a product of some of the same things MJ went through. I had a lot of therapy and medications to help me understand it all. 🙏❣
@@shirleyjones9460 MJ was just childlike he didn’t want to be a kid necessarily and also he said he wouldn’t want to change any part of his life but he just wish he got to live a real childhood which he never got and those false accusations are just completely false he was & will always be innocent and he never had any demons but he did have leeches around him who only saw him as a cash grab and nothing more he need genuine people around him post 1993 they saw him as the mega star Michael Jackson not as a person/human being Long Live MJ Forever His Legacy Is Timeless And He Was A Great Human Being Truly🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️👑✨
@@Milkers777 I'm just saying his father wasn't very nice. I've seen interviews where MJ said his father was physically abusive. I know he never did any of the things he was accused of. He was innocent and loved children too much to have hurt them. Yes, I agree, leeches who saw a way to get money out of him. Terrible and tragic. I will NEVER believe any of it.
I must admit, the choreography to smooth criminal is a masterpiece.
No its not its the exact same dance in EVERY video it does.
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Exactly
@@Chris66able that’s not true at all lol. Choreography is different every time.
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I was a serious metalhead back in the 80's, still am, but when a Michael Jackson video came on (back when MTV played videos) I tuned everything else out. Dude was a living legend.
It's because MJ appealed to all genres. Some nicknames are goofy, but the guy made so many different styles of music that, " King of Pop" was real.
@@Danielson1818 if u listen closes metal is kinda in some of his music even his bad music outfit is like what a metal band singer would wear
Truth! Transcended genres through sheer talent!
Yea I listen to like 80’s rock and shi like Motley Crue Guns N’ Roses l but anytime I hear Michael Jackson I gotta let it play
Same. Except for the 80s part lol.
No matter how you feel about Michael Jackson, You had to admit, He was pure magic on both the stage and the studio!
He’s a legend the king of pop no one comes close to him and anyone who makes claims he was a pedo is a liar and a son of a bitch, Michael Jackson was more royalty than the actual English royalty
Facts
He's one of those artists who IS music
He put himself in some vulnerable positions, that is for sure
Pure?
Correction!!
Purv!!
Big time!!
Not,
Worthy
Of anyone's,
Praise
Or attention!!
The thing with MJ was, he wasn't only extremely SHARP, he was incredibly PRECISE, almost on the absurd level, he always produced his choreographies exactly how he wanted, the way he wanted,. At the final result of every video, he knew exactly where evryone was standing, every step, every prop, everything he knew EXACTLY where it was going to be. Such an artist.
bro this guy was superhuman
He was also a kiddy fiddler. Yeah, great man
@@asobstoryforeverysong9853 no proof
@@asobstoryforeverysong9853 And now that he is dead, it was proven that none of that happened. So, you could, kindely, shut the fck up. :)
No he wasn't. I saw the retraction of the 1st case. It was put on pax channel when it was new. 2nd case it was found when he realized her dying son wasnt ill she cried rape, just like she threatened
Okay, I’m a 72 year old male and I think MJ was one of the most talented and creative entertainers of all time. I love his music and dance moves. No one else comes close to MJ.
you';re a fucking idiot. what about all the plastic surgery? Do you also think Hitler was a talented leader?
@@RoodeMenon I'm so very sorry. Please know that I'm praying for you and your Dad. †
Prince was the only other that could match him.
@@donnabaardsen5372 basically yea. good argument that hes even better than MJ but a small margin. However im bias towards MJ as i loved his music more lol
What about the superbowl entrance he done tho 🔥🔥🔥 Best halftime show I've ever seen!
As a child of the 80s let me tell u MJ was like a superhero. No music artist even today has that feel like they are from another world.
Right! I was a teenager in the 80s and in the era of MTV. I still remember when they played Thriller every hour on the hour when it first came out and it was a long video 😊😊😊
@@melissamorton1282 True. Thriller felt like a movie. I really liked the album Bad and videos. The videos were so uniquely unusual especially the video " leave me alone".
I remember when they premiered Thriller on tv. It was a big event. It was on the grid scheduled during prime time in the TV Guide!
It was Michael Jackson and Michael Jordan. The two guys you most wanted to be.
@@lucash8234 True. Also Michael Keaton as Batman.
I was a sailor for 30 years and have worked in over 78 different countries. I have to say in each and every one, MJ was playing somewhere.
I was in the Navy also. And I was amazed at how well Asian bands sang MJ lyrics was the only English they knew.
Me too everywhere I have been both in and out of the military people know these words in English New Your City, Hollywood, Michael Jackson.
I'm an old metal head and I love, love, LOOOOVEEEEE this song!!!
Same, dude. Very popular song with headbangers. Then Alien Ant Farm did the guitar version we all imagined in our heads! Sick.
Even when Michael was on his final tour he was out dancing his backup dancers who were 30 years younger than him . He had them looking like they was taking their last breath and he barely broke a sweat.
Yeah, but lets not forget he was doped up.
@@NecramoniumVideo that has nothing to do with his constant ability to deliver an effortless performance for his 50 years of being in the industry.
Why people think sweating is a sign of being tired? I literally sweat while just walking
Well said
He was frail & weak. Clearly looked like he couldn't survive one week of shows.
Not being a Michael Jackson-fan is not an option! He's done so much great music over the period of 40 years!
I know I mean how could you not love what he has brought to the music world he was a genius and people from all walks of life could relate to him because he could do it all and not to mention he has influenced so many other artists it's insane
It is when you consider everything he did outside of music.
The industry really messed him up.
And so many children!
I wouldn't say I'm a fan, but it's undeniable the influence he had on the music world. The man is a legend, regardless of the controversy that surrounds him.
@@ericframpton1382 Straight facts regardless of opinion of him, he is and will always be a legend.
When you said you missed him and then teared up, I teared up with you. I grew up on MJ, and I miss him too ❤
I was 15 years old and living in Lake Tahoe when the Jackson 5 came. I saw them two nights in a row. On the 2nd night, my friend and I were called on stage to dance. The next day we drove over to the house that the performers used to stay at. When we got there Janet and Randy (who were little) came out to hang with us. We could see Michael and asked them if they would ask him to come and meet us. He was so quiet and shy but he did come over. I still have the picture I took of him ❤sitting on my mom’s car!
That’s so cool 😎
Omg! How old was MJ at that time?
Jay: You can’t defy gravity.
Amber: Michael Jackson does. 🥰
That was funny when Amber said Michael Jackson does. Even though he doesn't. Too cute.
DOES.
DID.
And Forever Will!
God can do
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Being black , Micheal Jackson was everything to us young black men, seeing how cool he was it was amazing, the moves the singing all apart of our culture he was the embodiment of black success, I understand that now that I'm older.
And he was a really calm collected person with love in his heart.
I knew an old man in a nursing home, yes, a NURSING HOME, that I worked at back in the 80's to early 90's, he had been a dancer "back in the day" we asked him if he knew about MJ's moonwalk - and he did, he was still a pretty sharp old man, anyway we asked him if he could do it and he said that it's basically an old "step-slide" that all good dancers could do "back in the day" we asked him if he could do it, and he kind of laughed and said and "well now Michael has put his own spin on it but I can do something a lot like it" and we were like "Show us, come on" and well, we were all in total shock when Lonnie (who was around 84-85 at the time) stepped off a real nice imitation of the Moonwalk. Then he said "Now, that's my way, Michael has his way, but that's my way" He then told us he knew that Michael had studied all of the old dancers like Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly and the Nicholas Brothers and other famous dancers and then took what he learned and made his own style, took it farther and that's what made Michael so good. So in answer to Jordan's question - it's Michael's variation and improvement of the old "step-slide"
Great story! Thanks for sharing. ☺
The Nicholas brothers.... were out of this world amazing! Unbelievable!!! Talk about defying gravity, they did it with no special effects. Seriously, you all should check them out if you are impressed with dancing skills. ❤️❤️ 🕺🏽 🕺🏽
When Michael made the moonwalk popular, it had already come and gone in the RnB dance scene. Of course, no one would say that the King of Pop was using played out dance moves, so we just went for the ride again! 😁
There’s nothing new under the sun. Michael didn’t invent the moonwalk, he just put it in the mainstream. I’d seen a friend do it long before Michael popularized it. And in fact when my mother saw it she said, “Oh, that’s the camel walk”, and did a similar step from her day. What goes around comes around.
A lot of the moves in this video are heavily influenced by Bob Fosse
I'm not what you would call a huge Michael fan. I'm more of a hard rock type person, but as a musician myself, I can't help but absolutely respect such talent. Also, when it comes to dancing, there was NOBODY that could come close to touching Michael's level. His Pop n Lock was UNREAL .....
"Remember The Time" is a video you will love not only for the music, but the cameos. Jordan will especially get a kick out of one of the stars.
Yes😎
LOL Now *I* have to re-watch that video to figure out who you're talking about without asking you and spoiling it. I mean, I'm thinking of a cameo from that video, but I dont think I'm thinking about the same person you're thinking about. LOL I'm off to watch "Remember the Time" again.
EDIT: Yeah, I was thinking of the wrong person. I get you now though. (LOL they ALL look so YOUNG. Now I feel so OLD 🤣)
I had forgot about Richard Pryor's cameo, but he's in the whole "movie" with this in different roles.
My favorite!
Remember the Time had MAGIC JOHNSON in it. Michael Jordan was in JAM.
MJ actually had a patent on the mechanism used to pull off the anti gravity illusion. Genius concept
Yep! Watch the live in munich Smooth Criminal part, one of the guys (first on the right) almost fell doing that move and u can barely see a little nail under his shoe!
@@slokevfull yea the shoes or boots they were wearing actually had some type of hole to clip on them
What he/she said.
@@nottheelijah8993 who me? Lol
@@shazam8816 No the person who made this comment.
“Off the Wall” is an incredible album
I have that album. Such a awesome album
Thriller is a little too pop-ish for me. Probably, I've just outgrown it.
We can ride the BOOGIE!
Yes it was
@@kahuna754 Thriller is straight hits sum that’ll never be duplicated ever again and I disagree Thriller is theatrical not necessarily popish lol...
Michael invented and patented dancing shoes and a flooring setup that involved the shoes with specially cut grab-holes in the heals to grab specially sized bolts that were marked on the floor and electronically raised for he and his dancers to position themselves to perform that leaning stunt. Now that you know this, watch him performing in a live setting and/or on a stage and you will see them get themselves in position to do the lean and then move away to allow the bolts to be lowered back into their silos in the floor, after the lean has been completed. MJ was very clever. The BEST!!!
I think Vincent Paterson did the choreography and collaborated with MJ on this. Like he said, only the artists get the credits sadly.
Although this is mostly accurate, that's not how they did it in the video. Simple wires were used on set to achieve this effect. Once he decided to bring "The Lean" to his concert, he had to invent something that would allow him to do this. Michael absolutely invented and designed this rigging, but the patent application was denied.
Michael basicly invented an entire dance genre called "The Moonwalk".
The Moonwalk itself is also a dance move in the genre.
This was a tribute to the Fred Astaire movies. He did a similar video in the 1950's with different music. Someone also put Smooth Criminal to a compilation of Fred Astaire that is amazing as well.
There's a video that shows MJs moves in this video side by side with Astaire's. It's nearly identical in many areas.
Below is a link to the video I mentioned.
th-cam.com/video/On-N99GmHDQ/w-d-xo.html
Specifically Girl Hunt from the 1953 film Band Wagon - th-cam.com/video/T8QmkDzD8Sk/w-d-xo.html
Astaire learn all his tap dancing akills from The Nicholaus Brothers.
@@jgsrhythm100 The Nicholas Brothers are so underrated and it bothers me so much! They influenced SO many people but no one talks about them.
This video is a masterpiece. Look at the camera angles, the choreography, the subtle moves, the touching the hat, the background dancers (one leans the opposite way during "the lean" to create illusion), etc.... you an watch this video a hundred times and notice something new each time.
Absolutely this! MJ in the white suit, the shadows and light, it's a mini movie.
facts.....been watching this video since it was new.....I am still in awe.
MJ was notorious for his videos.
If any one single little thing in a shot was not perfect, no matter how small, it had to be redone.
MJ demanded absolute perfection from everyone, especially himself.
@@wendyeverett4768 It's actually out of his movie Moonwalker. There was even a video game that came out to go with the movie.
MJ was the master of videos. All his videos were mini movies. MTV would play the song portion only but the premier with the full video was an event. It was always an experience to watch his new masterpiece. I think next just because Jay will like it, Black or White or he will really appreciate Man in the Mirror. Later, You are not Alone, which features Elvis Presley's daughter whom he was married to at the time.
This is NO LIE. I remember the MTV premiere of the "Thriller" video. It was the first video MTV ever aired that had its own hype campaign leading up to the release. And when it finally premiered, it was like it was the freakin' SUPER BOWL. Like...EVERYONE watched it. And if you didn't have MTV yet, you FOUND someone that DID! 😆
I literally had the SAME THOUGHT about the mini-movie style of the quality found in every single MJ video. I remember when his duet with Janet premiered on ABC for "Scream". And "Black or White" was absolutely incredible! The technology was beyond its time, and there quite a few famous faces who made cameos.
I totally thought Thriller was a movie when I was a little kid.
@@DustinAxelsen Easy mistake to make, especially as a kid. And especially since the average music video was about 3-4 minutes, and "thriller" (the full version, anyway), was 13 minutes long. It was more of a short film than a music video.
All his mini films were "STOP THE WORLD" events...strongly emcourage watching the entire film.
Anti gravity boots, the boots hooked into the floor or a secured board. It still took enormous core strength to maintain the angle. There's a video out there of him using it live where he did lose his balance. If you look up the boots it shows how they work better. Earth Song is still my absolute favourite MJ to this day. It's such a close your eyes, Amber Sway song. Introduce that one to Jordan!
I heard that Michael helped design the shoes.
@@larrygrebler5054 I seem to remember seeing the patent drawings being in Michael Jackson’s name. They had a little thing that popped up out of the stage floor and the shoes had a keyhole type slot on the bottom that would hook into it.
Yes, he co created them. I'm not recalling the name but I think it was his costume creator.
Here's a video about the boots:
th-cam.com/video/nCAFtlCorI8/w-d-xo.html
Yes, MJ has the patent on that lean system.
True Fact: When Michael is singing, “Annie, are you OK?” it actually carries more meaning than just the narrator asking a question. The line is inspired by Resusci Anne, the name of the model of doll used to teach CPR. Michael combined the question trainees learn to ask, “are you OK?” with the name of the doll to create the iconic line.
Cool.....didn't know that.
Annie?..I thought he was saying Eddie since this can out when I was 16. Now I have to go rewrite internal software...
I thought he was singing “Annie, are you walking,“ for years.
What is CPR, please?
@@Alice-iu7gx Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or Chest Compression. CPR can help save a life during cardiac arrest, when the heart stops beating or beats too ineffectively to circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs. To perform CPR, first:
CHECK the scene for safety, form an initial impression and use personal protective equipment (PPE). Next: If the person appears unresponsive, CHECK for responsiveness, breathing, life-threatening bleeding or other life-threatening conditions using shout-tap-shout. Then: Kneel beside the person. Place the person on their back on a firm, flat surface. After that: Give 30 chest compressions by placing two hands centered on the chest. Next: push both hands downward at least 2 inches. Make sure to keep pressing at a 100 to 120 Beats Per Minute or BPM. Afterwards: Allow chest to return to normal position after each compression. Give 2 breaths by performing mouth to mouth resuscitation, and also to Pinch the nose shut, take a normal breath. Note: If the 1st breath does not cause the chest to rise, retilt the head and ensure a proper seal before giving the 2nd breath If the 2nd breath does not make the chest rise, an object may be blocking the airway. Finally:
Continue giving sets of 30 chest compressions and 2 breaths. Use an AED as soon as one is available! Minimize interruptions to chest compressions to less than 10 seconds.
I am more of a rock and punk guy but I know talent when I see it. This is a master at work, people try to copy but never are equal... master at his craft.
Facts!
But that was the magic of Michael. Back in the day absolutely everyone liked him. It didn’t matter what your favorite genre was. That’s why there will never be another…..
I totally grew up with Michael, and Janet, and all the greats...I'm now 56, and STILL watch their video's and my play lists include them, and our generation had the BEST music for sure! :-) Michael was the first to use a "movie like concept" in music video's it was ahead of the times. As far as the move in one of the documentaries they had slits made in the floor for their shoes that held them in place where they could lean forward without falling.
At 50 years old now, I'm so grateful to have grown up listening to not only MJ, but others in the 70s and 80s watching and listening in real-time, amazing Era of music! RIP Mr. Jackson you're definitely missed but not forgotten.
Same for me.
I loved being a kid during this time. The music was so good. Entertainers were trained in several fields and were truly amazing. Today it seems like everyone is a one trick pony. Music is overproduced and manufactured. Many artists can't really sing, their voices are run through the soundboard. It's just not the same. There are some that stand out but not many. That's why I still listen to 80s and 90s music.
I truly agree with you...but I would go back little further...60's.... artist could get up sing what they put out and sound just as good if they were doing it in studio...MJ especially was misunderstood...he was a adult child his childhood was taken away and the only people he could relate to where young adults,. I also feel more comfortable around younger generation, but there music no...can't understand the music our kids listen to
I love this story, because I was a nurse in a nursing home for a little while, and I absolutely loved learning from the residents! I came away from that job a better person with a wonderful appreciation for what you could learn from older generations.
Also, do your research if you have to put your loved one in a care facility, there’s some horrible facilities out there just looking for the cheapest way to make a buck off of your loved ones’ illnesses and last days.
I was born in 1958, the same year as MJ. So I literally grew up with him! I experienced his evolution as a singer/dancer/performer.
Lucky you
Had tickets to his last tour, and then he sadly passed. I was so stoked getting tickets, and the nope! Man how i would have loved seeing him live. What a legend.
Watching Amber throughout this reaction was so fun! You can tell how much she loves MJ and how into it she was.
I am a musician. Been playing drums since I was 9 years old, and I am now 52. I have Rock running through my veins, and always will. MJ... Was one of the most talented musicians ever. Just a musical Genius. Any musician that can not give MJ the credit he deserves has blinders on. Respect!!
If you're not aware, Johnathan Moffett has a channel and he's very open about working with MJ. As a drummer I think you'll enjoy it
He was a gifted writer and performer. His collaboration with the masterclass Quincy Jones didn't hurt the songs either...
Its so cute how Amber is looking at him in the beginning, like "this dude just doesn't know how much his mind is about to be blown"!
Michael Jackson, along with Prince and Freddie Mercury, took entertaining to another level.
It doesn't matter how, just keep the mystic.
I agree but Michael Jackson is the greatest entertainer ever
Entertaining on a different level doesn't do them justice
They were great no doubt but michael will always be the measuring stick.
And P!nk
You must add David Bowie to a far, far another level!
Micheal is the performer, great dancer, and singer. Just Great.
To this day no one has come close to being on Michael Jackson’s level, that’s how far ahead he was of his time!
Fr,like Taylor could never
Jimmy hendrix only 1 dangerous tour was unreal n history album very underrated Mike worse album bettin prince best. But Jimmy hendrix was unreal n very young n business 10 yrs of work fo he died like
All along the watchtower , vodoo child slight return , vodoo chile, red house , castles made of sand, machine gun , star spangled banner, drifting , purple haze ,hey joe, wind cries Mary is just a few of his legendary masterpieces 🙃. Back n 60sn 70s
Beat it was another outstanding production. Eddie Van Halen played the guitar solo in stealth mode (uncredited) because there might have been some legal considerations about playing original music outside his own band. He also spent a few minutes alone rearranging the song without telling anyone until he told MJ. MJ absolutely loved it and the rest is history ❤
I know that Eddie Van Halen played the guitar Solo in "Beat It", but I'm not so sure about this song
It could've been Jennifer Batten in guitar
@@karlsmith2570 Read Ed's comment again. He's talking about "Beat It". "Beat It" is literally the first two words of his comment.
New info for me. Thanks 😊
Eddie was uncredited for that solo because he didn't care about getting paid for it. Anyone that receives song-writing credit for a song gets royalties for that song. He didn't want them. He did it for free as a favor to Quincy Jones. And he did it BECAUSE, at the time, a lot of African-American artists were not getting the exposure on MTV that white artists were getting (yes, even MJ). So they figured that getting a white guy (and not just any white guy, but freakin' EDDIE VAN HALEN) to play on the song would get it more airtime.
FUN FACT: Eddie's solo in "Beat It" is only 20 seconds long, but it took like a half hour to record. At one point, Eddie *literally* BLEW UP his monitor amp playing the solo, so they had to find another one.🤣
Steve Stevens ( Billy Idols Guitarist ) did the Guitar work on Michael’s dirty Diana!
Michael's videos elevated the art form. He created the format of the long form video. Thriller WAS a movie! Even before that, there was The Jackson's " Can You Feel It" which was unparalleled at the time. There absolutely were no videos to rival his until after he showed the world what to do!
I never cared for Can You Feel It. I mean, the song is great and has a great message. But in the video The Jacksons cast themselves as literal gods reigning over humanity, spreading rainbows and whatnot. Came across as very egotistical
@@PlumbPitifulInteresting observation. I never really saw it as egotistical. I just saw it as entities who had received the message of brotherhood and were choosing to spread it to the world. The message made you bigger (and stronger) than what you were alone.
@@eddiet3026 Exactly! I agree 👍
Yes, Thriller was a movie, directed by John Landis.
MJ had it as an entertainer. The first album I ever bought was Off the Wall. Still one of my favourites.
MJ was my age. I grew up listening to his music from The Jackson 5 throughout his career. He was always on the radio and MTV videos. We were all fans of his and loved his music. He will always be remembered as a legend in music history.
I empathize completely, Amber. This old Deadhead really really misses Michael. A tragic awful loss, poor guy. MJ deserved more happiness in life. If you're up for suggestions, Blood on the Dance Floor is my favorite MJ video. Just too hot for words. 🔥🔥🔥
Me too.
thats one that doesnt get a lot of reactions online ,good call .
The MTV era really showcased so much talent in the arts. Not just music.
I remember growing up, every new Michael Jackson release was an event. Every video was a mini movie. He was one of the innovators.
Yes! And it was usually on a Friday night on Fox :D
Michael Jackson was not just an icon, dude was a legend. The man made dance moves so popular that people still do them today on TH-cam and TikTok, people have built entire careers following his moves. His songs are known worldwide and sung in every country in the world. May there always be the memory and love of Michael Jackson.
The ‘Lean’ was done with special shoes where the heel hooked into a peg on the floor as an anchor point. Some people say it was MJ himself that designed the shoe and peg system. The physical strength needed to do that move is incredible! MJ and those dancers must have been fit to an epic standard as they would have needed to do that several times to get all the camera angles. In my opinion MJ’s private life was exactly that, Private!
The lean in the MV version was done with a mix of an early version of the shoe with a bolt on the floor and wires that were attached to a harness they wore under the suit
Mj indeed came up with the idea as well as did his part when designing the shoes! Genius!
Exactly!
He also did the leaning move regularly in concert for years. Truly iconic!!
MJ holds a U.S. Patent on that Shoe Design.
He was a genius - if I could bring back anyone to see in concert it would be him.
I was born in 1987. My mom said when i was 7 months old, if Michael Jackson or Whitney Houston came on MTV, i would pull myself up and howl at the screen like i was singing with them.
Michael Jackson is, without question, the greatest musical artist of our time. He created his own style and genre that they still can't categorized. He's a world-renowned phenomenon and will go down in history with the likes of Beethoven and Mozart.
This metal head is unapologetically a massive Michael Jackson fan. I'm not afraid to crank that song in my pickup truck!
This one too
@@deadkodo Me too
Facts mj the greatest of all time 🐐⏲️
I absolutely LOVED Michael Jackson. A 61 year old I heard him my whole life. "Ben" was one of my favorite childhood songs.
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FYI, MJ had a patent for the device he used in his shoes to do that crazy forward lean. Also, I think that you'd like to see the video he did with Janet called Scream.
That may be so, but Fred Astaire did it first. MJ idolized Astaire's dancing.
@@kahuna754
No.
Fred Astaire did it as a stunt, with camera illusions... MJ actually created and patented a special boot and harness system to enable the effect to be performed live, without strings...
@@kahuna754 no, Astaire didn't do the lean, that was Buster Keaton. Astaire did the dancing on the ceiling trick.
(MJ did the dancing on the ceiling trick in Ghosts)
It would still require great core strength to pull it off
Michael at 8-12 yrs old had the voice of an Angel. Got to Be There vocals will give you chills.
"Regardless of your thoughts of him..." I'm 50 and grew up listening to him and the Jackson Five. I was a huge fan. I still am. I witnessed all the "controversy" surrounding him throughout the decades. Michael Jackson was one of the most unique humans I've ever seen. His childhood was stolen because of how great his and his family's talent was. They worked, probably harder than they wanted to. He missed out on a lot of things and I know his dad was pretty hard on him. So even though I'm not a psychologist, I can understand his desire to try to re-live his childhood through Neverland, and even be there for kids who may not have had the best father/son relationships. But in my heart of hearts, I don't think MJ ever did anything of what he was accused. I believe the only monster he ever was, was the one in the Thriller video.
No one credible has ever accused him of wrongdoing.
I'm just going to say it: "amber is the best chair dancer ever."
You should see Lex from Brad and Lex do her couch dancing
their younger girl is even better at that
She is THE BEST period. Yes Lex is a doll too.
Its awesome watching Amber react....she gets into the music sooooo much
You won't see most of these "performers" in person anymore, but you have the "tools" to make sure your children learn to appreciate what true "art" can look and sound like. Expose them to what you are learning to enjoy, teach them why you think it is good. "Art" of all forms may one day be good again.
THIS. ❤️
Everything about MJ was legendary . I still tear up at the loss of him. I love MJ. His heart for humanity was 100% pure
For-Real-CountryGirl.....Maybe you missed it, but his 'heart for humanity' also included a keen interest in young pre-pubertal boys.
@@2eleven48 except that was admitted later to he a ploy by the mother to extort money, he was definitely an odd one but there's still questions.
@@andrewkearley6900 ...I said 'a keen interest'. I didn't say there was any pedaristic dalliance. That's just you jumping to a conclusion.
@@2eleven48 why bring that bullshit up? Your just looking to start a war, Get the fuck out..
@@Marvel_vs_Capcom84 ...You call it bullshit, I call it fact that MJ had a propensity for enjoying the company of young boys. I'm in no doubt that he didn't fuck them (although some juvenile hanky panky might have gone on). It was essentially just some idealisation of youth for someone who really should have grown out of that kind of thinking. A war? God, how old are you?
Surely they have to do Earth Song ? One of the most incredible songs MJ has ever made.
His biggest selling single in the UK - over a million copies sold and six weeks at the top of the charts, including the 1995 Christmas number one.
Also Amber you need to share him the video for Dirty Diana. He will absolutely love it all. One of his greatest songs ever.
I am not sure I have seen anyone that can choreograph like MJ. His dance moves are timeless.
Agreed but he was clearly influenced by the choreography of Bob Fosse!
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I was born in '77, so I grew up watching MJ and he was my first concert in '88. But I witnessed all his greatness with him breaking racial barriers with MTV playing the Billie Jean, watching Motown 25 where he did the moonwalk for the first time and became a global icon. The 80s was definitely Michael's time and I enjoyed growing up with it all.
Born in the same year. He was so huge in the 80's and not called the King of Pop for nothing. My first concert was his sister's Rhythm Nation tour in 1990.
Michael was a global icon waaaayy before Billie Jean. That's what most people don't seem to understand. He was a global icon by the time he was 14 as the leader of the Jackson 5! By the time he did Motown 25, that's when he sealed his status of LEGEND and King of pop rock and soul!
Botn in 77 as well. Happy to be around that time as well.
Thank you for showcasing the long version...I LOVE MJ, he was such an artist in every aspect. Grew up in the 70/80s, so blessed to have danced my youth to all genres of music of this time... incredible! This is when music brought everyone together, inspiring times.
My absolute favorite cover of this song is 2cellos. No vocals just the two guys in their cellos absolutely sawing away. Very different from the original, but it is absolutely incredible!
I'm so glad someone recommended this! I was just about to.
I would love to see Jay’s reaction to “Scream” with Michael and Janet!💜
I know a lot of people didn't like this when it came out, but I love this song.
Yes!!!
I miss him, too! You do know that MJ was a natural dancer, right? He was simply the best! I could watch him dance (and sing) for hours and hours! His videos were perfection! No one! NO ONE can compare to his talent. I remember seeing MJ on TV back when he was a young boy in the Jackson 5. He blew me away with his voice and his style. No one! NO ONE is on the same level as MJ was! I'm soooo glad you reacted to Smooth Criminal! Please do more of his videos! :-) Peace!
Growing up in the 80s all I got to say is that everyone tried to moonwalk at least once. It didn't matter if you were a Michael Jackson fan or not. FYI love the suit and wish more people would wear hats.
I had the privilege of seeing the Jacksons rehearse for their last tour together. Backstage, I was trying to be inconspicuous when I felt what could be described as an electric charge in the air. I turned to my left, and there stood MJ. He quietly said, "Hello." I was speechless. He is missed.
The look on Amber's face at the start of the video clip, SUPER excited while waiting for Rob to react.... Can't hold back even a second of her excitement. Love it.
Michaels friend and choreography assistant Michael Peter's once revealed that mj could place his feet in the same position every single take of a video. With millimetre precision.
That's probably the result of the bootcamp-style training Joe Jackson put his kids through. Just sayin'.
@@philpennington826 OR that's the result of him striving for perfection. You cannot instill that into someone. MJ did that same thing in his singing: he could sing precisely the same line several times, in perfect timing (just listen to his multitracks) - and he could do that with his moves. His rhytm and timing was insane.
Love this song and all of MJs music! His talent was unlike anyone...we all loved him back in the day. I was so lucky to grow up during these times. Okay so you stilll haven't reacted to another one of his most iconic songs "Beat it"...they had actual gang members in the background and the dancing is so amazing, also the guitar riff in it is actually Eddie Van Halen. I came back to this video to watch it again &, realized hiw much you're missing out not watching this and hooe by sone chance you read this comment. ❤
I was able to see MJ twice in the 80s. The first time was with his brothers and they did a ton of Jackson 5 songs. There has never been and never will be anyone like him. He did the moonwalk at Dodger Stadium and I swore the stage moved while he stood motionless. Incredible!
I'm with you Amber...who knows what the reality of his personal life was...what we can celebrate is the amazing artistry and unparalleled talent.....I ,like you , miss him🥲
Absolutely. But that should apply to all "Cancel Culture's" victims.
The "Lean" is done by having special attachments on the bottom of the shoes, that connects to a specific spot on the floor. So when you lean forward, your shoes stay stationary and hold you in place. 😁
That's what was done on tour. The video was cables and harnesses.
@@raydescalzo right, I just didnt want to complicate to much for J and Amber. Haha. When done right tho, it is an incredible "gravity defying" move. As J would say. 😃
It really does blow your mind doesn’t it! I bet everyone who sees it try’s to see how far they can go.
@@jennifermcdonald5432 I have a scar to prove it too. Lol
I grew up with MJ and was 11 when Thriller came out and it was amazing to grow up with him in his prime. I’m happy our younger generation appreciates him. My kids who are 19 and 15 really likes his music. He is timeless. ❤
MJ did a movie called Moonwalker. This was part of the movie. They also made a video game Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. In the video game, as long as you have enough magic, you and your enemies nearby break into a dance, using a different song depending on the stage.
My family had Moonwalker and watched it so many times we accidentally destroyed the tape. How can you not watch it soooo many times!!!
@@ladygothic7699 It was good!! I loved the video game, even though it was hard!!
I absolutely LOVED that movie as a kid. I need to find it...
This movie is the only VHS I have left from my childhood. I went to a thrift store to buy a VHS player to watch it again about a year ago. The best part was to watch my kids enjoy it as much as I did when I was their age.
That game was fun as hell.
You are right, to be around when he released this and Thriller was a privilege. The anticipation and amazement was unreal. A complex and gifted character.
How can you not dance to this song, Michael Jackson is pure genius. The whole album [Bad] is perfection.
This video is my favorite to show off MJs dancing and choreography skills. So clean. I am the same age as Mike and grew up watching the Jackson 5 when they first began. He was such a cute little boy with so much energy. I remember him performing on Ed Sullivan, Andy Williams and all of the variety shows of the day. I also watched him when he left the J5 and the drama of that to start his solo career with Off The Wall. I remember Thriller being released and all the praise he got for his MTV videos off that album. Watching him receive all those grammy awards, watching his dates with Brook Shields and Tatum O'Neil. Watching him carry around little Emmanual Lewis and his chimp. Creating Neverland. I think that is what started people thinking of him as a child. Marrying Lisa Marie. People wondering if he ever had sex. Marrying Debbie Rowe knowing that he did it so she would give him kids. Then the scandals. Mike was always in the media. The more he did, the more the media starting saying how weird he was. He couldn't get away from it. People knew the kindness of his soul and would use it to extort money from him and he just wanted privacy so it was easier to pay them off so they would go away. Unfortunately, he only stirred up people believing his was guilty by paying off the accusers. The poor man died in debt because of his spending, generosity to charities and children that he loved. He was humiliated until he left our country. Because Michael was 'different' he was always accused of so many ridiculous things it got to the point people started to look at his peculiarities instead of his talent. Being one of the most famous people on earth he was always in the limelight and when he tried to seclude himself and his children, the media just made up stuff making him look stranger and stranger. It was a no-win for him. Even after his death. His fans will always believe in him and his talent cannot be denied. But he died way to young by a man he trusted to look after him, but, again, only wanted money from him. His talent will live on in his music and videos and his fans will never stop loving him. The people that bought in to all of the media lies are the ones who are suffering the loss of one of the most brilliant entertainers of all time. We will see you again, Michael, as you entertain all in heaven. RIP sweet prince.
michael jackson was literally the most famous person since jesus christ only god knows what he had to mentally endure
Not a huge Michael fan but this is one of two by him that I truly love. "Dirty Diana" is freaking awesome as well.
Dirty Diana was the song that made me a Michael Jackson fan.
I always find it funny when people start off with ‘not a huge fan…’. You don’t have to be a fan to love someone’s work. 🤣
Well we will have to do something about that now won't we!!
Nobody comes close to this man he was the total package and never boring 😎✌
@@AR-ii3ly yeah I know right LMAO
@@AR-ii3ly Right, I always wondered why people have to mention that they're not a fan or huge fan of the artist before giving credit where credit is due, just give the credit.
M.J.'s was Unique! His videos were always high productions. See his "Ghosts" . Took my son, at 9-yr-old, to see him and his brothers at Dodger Stadium for the Victory Tour" They danced for 3 hours, they did every hit, awesome performance! 55,000 of us were blessed to see him live🙏
All the sadness in his life is heartbreaking and just plain criminal in my opinion. He was worked to the bone when he was a kid. He became a superstar and lost all of any normalcy all kids should enjoy. I refuse to believe he did what he was accused of.
RIP MJ💔 you're the greatest 💙
You are right. Everything against him was all a staged set up 🎯
I have never and will never believe any of it! He was absolutely robbed of a childhood and I believe he felt the need to have that later in life. Opportunists, it was Michael Jackson for goodness sake! Any settlements that happened were not an admission of guilt, he just couldn't go thru all the craziness fighting and taking such a toll on him, as it did anyway. RIP MJ! Forever and always a fan!
@@karenkat1111 agreed 1000%👍
It is so sad that MJ's father worked him so hard during his childhood to make the Jackson 5 successful. I heard a rumor that he never even had a birthday party until he was a grown up not living at his father's house any more.
@@gwillis01 that wouldn't surprise me. The Jackson's were Jehovah's Witnesses. They don't celebrate birthdays or Christmas or most any holiday for that matter.
Been loving them since the 70s
My friend choreographed this video with MJ. It is iconic and classic. The "lean" changed the game. Will You Be There, Earth Song, Scream, Leave Me Alone, Heal The World. There are no entertainers like him, or Prince or Madonna anymore, but it is really hard to describe how big a star MJ was in the 80s. That level of fame can never be achieved again now because of the internet and how much access we have to celebrity lives. Back then we didn't. So the mystery was much more and his superstar status was supernova worldwide. It was a family event to watch his appearances on TV, or try to see his videos on TV. That level of fame isn't possible anymore.
You guys are really nailing it... I'm 50 and I totally admit that it's worth being older to have gotten to LITERALLY be in High School in the 80's!!! Seriously, the pop culture was the best in human history. For starters, basically everything you're seeing in the Marvel movies ALL came from the weekly comic book stuff I was buying in the 80's, and THEN it was the greatest era of movies EVER with stars like Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Michael Douglas, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Charlie Sheen, Kevin Costner, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Val Kilmer, Rodney Dangerfield, Sigourney Weaver, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bill Murray, Clint Eastwood, Jean Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Emilio Estevez, and Billy Crystal and directors like James Cameron, Spielberg, John Hughes, Ivan Reitman, Terry Gilliam, David Lynch, The Coen Brothers, Sam Raimi, Paul Verhoeven, Tony Scott, Ridley Scott, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorcese, John Carpenter, Richard Donner, John McTiernan, and Oliver Stone either starting out or in the peak of their primes, and THEN we had SO MANY musicians and bands starting peaking that it hurts my brain to try and name then all, but here's some... Metallica, Motley Crue, Guns N Roses, Poison, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, U2, The Cure, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Bryan Adams, The Cars, Duran Duran, Journey, AC/DC, Chicago, Queen, Rod Stewart, RUN DMC, The Beastie Boys, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Cinderella, Ozzy Osbourne, Ratt, Queenryche, Slayer, Scorpions, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Temple Pilots, Pantera, Sepultura, Robert Palmer, KISS, Def Leppard, Anthrax, Testament, Judas Priest, Van Halen, Dokken, Winger, Tesla, and lets round it off with Aerosmith starting a comeback the lasted well into the 90's!!!! Just sayin', YEAH... it was G-damn AWESOME!!!
Man y’all really LIVED! I’m so jealous😩
I can confirm at 40 this is all accurate. 80s x 90s the best. I know i was there
@@Diajinn bout to be 38 and I agree 80s and 90s was where it was at and if wanna leave music theres still the attitude era of wwe wrestling, the TV shows and cartoons of those times, the only thing questionable was probably the fashion lol. But all the major sports at time were insain. And futbol/soccer included my favorite brazil team of all time came from the 90s. Oh and the intro of mma ufc too
Love MJ. Off The Wall is one of my all time favorite albums.
I was about 17 when "Thriller" hit the ground in 1982. Man, that was our music. And then "Bad" in 1984 and especially that song was my favourite. Those were glorious days, indeed. I saw MJ live in 1986 and that show was a blast. Entertainment in perfection.
LMAO He wasnt even performing in 1986 💀
Bad came out in 1987
Sorry, I was wrong. The tour was of course in 1988. Yes, it was a long time ago.
This one and Earth Song have to be my favorites! MJ was so multi talented and he is sorely missed!
I cut and paste this explanation about how MJ leaned like that: Jackson designed a special shoe with a triangular slot in the heel which hooked onto a metallic peg that came up from the stage floor at the right moment. This allowed him to lean forward at a seemingly impossible angle without collapsing.
It was actually invented by Vaudeville magicians. It was used by circus clowns and drunk acts all through the twentieth century.
Yep. Still damn impressive because of the core strength you need to pull it off even with the shows.
Arguably my favorite MJ track.
It's so good. He's so smooth. Sliky smooth.
Watching smooth criminal is an experience. It’s so much more than a song. MJ’s videos were pure art! Miss him so much!!!
I have a serious question for you Jay: was Amber as happy at your wedding as she was at the beginning of this song? I ain't never seen a person that giddy and happy before. 😂😇
You’ve got to remember that videos of the late 80’s and early 90’s, especially MJ’s were more like short films than music videos. It was the thing of the time.
This is probably my all-time favourite Michael Jackson track, along with Speed Demon, Leave Me Alone, Dirty Diana, Liberian Girl and Thriller! 😁👍🏻
A genius and true legend. His creativity is just off the charts with the dancing and choreography! Miss you MJ❤❤❤
Amber, the way you watch MJ is exactly the way I have been watching him forever!! You always remind me so much of myself...but today confirmed it! Love y'all! ✌❤
You’re gonna love this!
EDIT: Glad you enjoyed it! MJ had two big dancing stars who were 90% of his dancing inspiration: James Brown and Fred Astaire. Since they are musical in nature, and you've done some songs from that era, how about some Fred Astaire reactions?
I grew up during this era and I can confirm that we all just worked under the assumption that Michael was magic.
And I'm a metalhead.
Thanks forever MJ ! You re a magician , we dance we smile , you give us energy... MJ: the best music artist... happy to be alive and know this.
As someone who was born in 1980, yes, I can confirm that you did miss out on a whole lot of great cultural (and especially musical) touchstones. Music from this era takes me back to my early childhood and I feel a strange mix of appreciation for the fact that I got to live through it, but regret that I didn't appreciate it enough at the time. I enjoy seeing it getting re-examined through a modern lens. I suppose that's what my parents felt like when 1950s culture got a brief nostalgia fad in the 80s. This feels a bit deeper, though (maybe it's the internet). Either way, that's the human condition, I suppose.
Middle Aged Moment
He was the ultimate creator/performer regardless of whatever demons he did or didn't have
I never believed a word of the accusations. I do believe though that his father caused a lot of his pain. He was stunted by his father and that's why he related to children. There's even a phrase for it. Adult Children. I lived it and relate so much to Michael and all of his siblings. I am a product of some of the same things MJ went through. I had a lot of therapy and medications to help me understand it all. 🙏❣
@@shirleyjones9460 MJ was just childlike he didn’t want to be a kid necessarily and also he said he wouldn’t want to change any part of his life but he just wish he got to live a real childhood which he never got and those false accusations are just completely false he was & will always be innocent and he never had any demons but he did have leeches around him who only saw him as a cash grab and nothing more he need genuine people around him post 1993 they saw him as the mega star Michael Jackson not as a person/human being Long Live MJ Forever His Legacy Is Timeless And He Was A Great Human Being Truly🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️👑✨
They are the Demons who used and abused even after death no peace for such treasure. His Legacy is his Music. Just enjoy
@@Milkers777 I'm just saying his father wasn't very nice. I've seen interviews where MJ said his father was physically abusive. I know he never did any of the things he was accused of. He was innocent and loved children too much to have hurt them. Yes, I agree, leeches who saw a way to get money out of him. Terrible and tragic. I will NEVER believe any of it.
@@flamurkucodhima3101 absolutely. He will live on forever 🙏❤
MJ just feels every beat with his dance moves 🔥
Incredible choreography. Michael outdid himself.