His performance of this on the 25th anniversary of Motown is a must watch. He breaks out the moonwalk for the first time and brought the house down. Really cool.

@michaeltipton5500

5 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same thing. That was all people talked about for days later. It was crazy!

@moondoggy02116

4 ай бұрын

Of course you know what it looks like when someone walks into a room, flips the switch, and the light comes on. The night I saw Motown 25, it was like Michael walked into our living room, flipped a switch, and all of the lights in Dodgers Stadium came on in our house. The only reason I slept that night was because we didn’t own a VCR yet, so once it went off, I eventually calmed down and went to bed.

@dannycarlow8204

4 ай бұрын

Brought the house down? He brought the world to it's knees that night.

Yes, this really started the entire MTV craze. When this video came out, we couldn't believe what we were seeing. The video was way better than any other at that time.

I love any era of MJ .No matter anyone's opinion about MJ you all must admit this man was ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT.There has not been anyone since then has ever came close to his talent.RIP Michael you are greatly missed .😢🎵🎶❤Thank you for sharing these memories with us.

@pleaseshutup7053

4 ай бұрын

Invincible album is so good

This video was the first video by a Black artist to ever be featured on the still new MTV. This video came out in 1983 and MTV had only been around for 2 years and, believe it or not, they kinda had a non black video policy. CBS Records was the label Michael was signed to at the time and the President of CBS Records at the time, Walter Yetnikoff, threatened to pull all the other artists they had from the channel if they didn’t play it. Then their ratings skyrocketed and Michael was there pushing the envelope of what a music video should be with videos like “Beat It” and the 14 minute long “Thriller” short film that soon followed that same year and Michael was the leading influencer in music videos. MTV probably wouldn’t have been as big as it was without Michael and particularly this video. It opened the door for other black artists to be featured on MTV like Prince, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and his own sister Janet.

@ajruther67

5 ай бұрын

They didn't have a "kind of" non black policy. It was a full no black policy until after what you said.

MJ is the goat🎉

All eras of Michael Jackson. I was born in 1958 the same year and Prince and Michael so they are both my favorite male artists of my lifetime

I'm 67 and back in the 80's the videos on MTV were like mini movies that told fun stories!! And Michael Jackson's were some of the best!!!

Love Michael Jackson so much. He was once in a lifetime

Good Job! Michael said that the reason "Billie Jean" was written was the rumors that one of his brothers at any given time got some girl pregnant was just about a constant thing (listen to the lyrics) Okay.....moving on now, yes, watch the1983 Motown 25 special clip of Michael doing the moonwalk for the very first time! The crowd reaction is amazing! May I suggest as a future MJ song to react to is "She's out of my life" off the "Off the wall" album released in 1979. Try not to cry! The 1970's and 1980's were an extremely high quality era of music! The production, talent, and emotion put into each song was at a very high quality. That level will never be reached again! I am 54 years old, I am fortunate to have grown up in that era!

@itsjustnaima

5 ай бұрын

You didn’t get the story behind Billie Jean quite right haha. It was Michael himself who experienced what he’s singing about. A woman claimed that MJ was the father of her twins, even stalked him, jumped over the gates of his Hayvenhurst Home, demanded a DNA test which he agreed to in order to stop that and she even attacked his security guard lol. She wanted "Child support" and Michael took her to court multiple times because she wouldn’t stop. She went to jail multiple times and every time she got out she just kept going all the way up till MJ’s death.

If you watch his early work you can see the star quality in him Starting with Off the Wall,he began his journey as a solo artist and became the legend he was.

I still miss him every day we lost him way too early.💔

It was David Williams played the guitar on Billie Jean. You guys should listen to his “Off The Wall” album, it released 1979. This album sealed his future for a solo career.

OFF THE WALL is the absolute bomb. Best album of his ever.

David Williams became a popular session guitarist, playing on albums by the Pointer Sisters (1980), Peter Allen (1980), Aretha Franklin (1980) and the Four Tops (1981). In 1982, he was used once again on Michael Jackson's Thriller album, where his signature funky strumming and a minimalist solo famously anchor "Billie Jean".

Michael Joseph Jackson, the greatest entertainer of all time. I was three when he did this on Motown 25, and as iconic and game changing as it was, him being with his brothers was magic. Michael was at his best when he was with them, that's the real Michael. Thank goodness for KZread and for the ones who saved all this old time shows and stuff for us younger crowd who wasn't born during the J5 era, can now see it. Mike was electric when he was performing with his brothers. Remember The Time is my favorite video by him, and my favorite song by him is called Happy. He was only twelve when he recorded it, but he went off on it. There will never be another Michael Jackson

Smooth criminal Michael Jackson! And black and white!

I liked all eras of Michael. We were the same age so we basically grew up together.

Greatest song ever! And top left, best movie ever! 🤟

He was,is the best❤

This is a classic everyone knows but I recommend you guys watch other Michael Jackson music videos like"dirty Diana" "leave me alone" "earth song" and "remember the time"

Eddie Van Halen Played on The "BEAT IT". Song on this album....

@BassTwinsReact

5 ай бұрын

Check out our Van Halen Playlist!!

@NoCanDu

2 ай бұрын

He only played the solo. The rest is the legend known as Steve Lukather!

King of Pop!!!

The 80ies were the best time of his career and songs, absolutly

When ever I see this video, who remembers the Steve Martin SNL skit. I can't get that out of my mind when I see this video.

Off the wall and Thriller were my favorite albums.

80s No Doubt!!!

One of the best songs! Love the video. MJ was a talent like no other. This was Michael's peak. THRILLER was a monster album with so many hit songs. His videos broke down the color barrier on MTV and made MTV leap into the stratosphere. Say what you will about Michael, his talent overshadows any BS people want to say about him. Yes, he became a bit eccentric as his fame catapulted him into a realm not many could handle, combined with his wealth he was unable to be normal. Being as famous as he was since the age of 5 I would imagine that one would be a little odd from the get and while he did create a unique world around himself that many simply could not relate to or understand, it seems clear as to why. But like most people that make it to the top, we also love to bring them down. Fortunately, MJ's talent is still recognized to this day by kids today. Billie Jean as a video made MTV what it was. Before this video and "Beat It", MTV was only playing white artists whose videos were mainly concert driven or simply had no rhyme or reason to them. The art form of video being movie-like was created by MJ. From there the record industry saw video as a means of selling albums. The $$$ pushed the music industry to give larger budgets to videos from there on. But no one topped MJ's $14 million dollar budget for "Thriller". The guitarist for this song was David Williams. He is a session player on a lot of funkier, predominantly black artist albums. He was also on MJ's OFF THE WALL album.

Can't pick an era.. I just love all Michael.. I love the fact that I was stopped in an airport.. Are you Michael Jackson.. no. I'm Michelle Jackson. and at the time.. I had a tan going on.. I was darker than Michael.. lol.. but I love his music. I grew up in the 80's.. Michael was so talented.

Seriously. Thriller Michael Jackson every day.

80s but Jackson 5 love it too. Earth song, will you be there, little mike with his brothers

70s and 80s, cuz he was at his height in the 80s but he was also great as a child with the Jackson 5.

We have the great producer Quincy Jones to thank for this track - when he and Michael were recording the Thriller album, Q was not satisfied with the songs M was bringing to the studio and told him, "We need a hit." Well, they got one. Thriller is still the highest selling album of all time and it's not even close.

The "Moonwalk" actually was first introduced by dancer Bill Bailey from 1955.

Off The Wall was probably my favorite MJ era, but 'Thriller' and 'Man in the Mirror' are two of my all time MJ songs. 'Rock With You' is my number one MJ song.

Guys, I was 10 years old when this video came out, and I remember that afternoon perfectly. Yes, this was a breakthrough in production values although obviously videos would become more polished after a few years. I didn’t see it first on MTV. HBO had something called Video Jukebox, where they would play one or two videos after a movie so that the time slots would line up with the top of the hour. I still like this video best.

MJ FOREVER THE KING!!!! Watch the bad tour live!!!!

I LOVE Michael Jackson, he was 5 years older than me, so in a way I grew up with him! Yes, I love Thriller Michael Jackson, but I love bad MJ even better. Off the wall mmm he was fine, He was Mr. goody 2 shoes during Thriller but I LOVED him a little badder. Sigh. I love MJ in ever phase!! I really can't pick one! I miss him being on this earth, and I feel so lucky to have grown up with J5 and MJ, and I sure miss him being in the World! I miss his father in law Elvis and his Lisa Marie too- all great artists! Please do some Lisa Marie Presley music when you can!!

The song's guitar solo, performed by Eddie Van Halen

All from beginning to end.

Billie Jean is my #1 favorite Michael Jackson song

My favourite album of his would 100% be his last album, Invincible. they are really r&b centred Michael shows his lower notes and his vocals/harmonizing is amazing. his 2007 era was cool

His last and tenth final album invincible every song is powerful ..Twins do your thing ..what ever happens you can start with ..

The Jacksons and Off the Wall Era are my favorite eras

Continued: Lavon Powlis, filed a lawsuit for , 150 milion dolllars, claiming M.J. fathered one of her twins. So in the part ( for forty days and forty nights, the law was on her side) he is referring to the fact, that while the case and paternity was on going, ( it is that) M.J. had to pay chijld support, which may have been California law, during that time. She would climb his high gate, and once was found by. His pool the next morning.

Thriller is still the biggest selling album of all time,it was released in 1982!

Sorry lads you can't watch Billie Jean without seeing it live. That way you get the breakdown at the end etc.

Michael Jackson was another iconic musical artist. Watching him in the Jackson 5 (usually on SoulTrain) and then bursting onto the ‘scene’ as a solo performer were great years to growing up.

Really love the Dangerous Era and HIStory/Blood On The Dance Floor HIStory In the Mix Era oh Also The Guitar Was Played By David Wliliams.

All of his Era is great.

I believe the guitar was played by Steve Lukather of Toto. Other than the EVH solo on Beat It, Steve did most of the guitar work on the album

Mine is definitely 80's MJ.

This video was magical, when it came out. Wherever he steps, the ground lights up. And so it in real life. Whatever he touched, turned to gold. Crazy, what a genius. When you listen to his music, but hear special instruments from behind that accompany the song? This special powerful music, which gives the song a special, additional charm, can be heard in Bilie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Who is it, ... A legend of legends. The voice and dance are from another planet anyway. Love from Slovenia ❤😊

Billie Jean is about Diana Ross telling a 11 Year Old Michael that She was His real Mother. Diana Ross is Billie Jean and Michael was the kid in the Song.

Jam🎉🎉🎉🎉

and I can't exactly remember I think it was the Ed Sullivan show performance but there's a performance live with the Jackson 5 when Michael was 9.. if you haven't seen it or reacted to it , it's amazing. he has this big purple felt fuzzy hat on if that helps you find it the right video lol

The Thriller era, rules. 🔥🔥🔥

You have to react to Michael Jackson- 25th anniversary Mowtown special . The first time he did the Moonwalk on tv . 🔥.

I was a kid in the 80’s and MJ was a god back then. I had his and Prince’s posters on my walls, and I was 6. MTV was life.

Michael jackson, lenda rei do pop

You love MJ…say no more. Subscribed.

I love all of MJ music 🎶

My take on the 100 greatest hits of all-time. 100 Falling Leblanc & Carr 99 Piano In The Dark Brenda Russell 98 Gold Dust Woman Fleetwood Mac 97 Lady In Red Chris DeBurgh 96 Don’t Dream It’s Over Crowded House 95 I Just Died In Your Arms Cutting Crew 94 You Needed Me Anne Murray 93 I Started A Joke The BeeGees 92 I Miss My Friend Daryl Worley 91 How Do I Make You Linda Ronstadt 90 Three Times A Lady The Commodores 89 I Don’t Believe You Pink 88 Kiss You All Over Exile 87 Stairway To Heaven Led Zeppelin 86 No Ordinary Love Sade 85 After The Love Is Gone Earth, Wind & Fire 84 Last Christmas Wham! 83 How Much I Feel Ambrosia 82 Sometimes When We Touch Dan Hill 81 Live To Tell Madonna 80 I’d Rather Leave While I’m In Love Rita Coolidge 79 Tequila Sunrise The Eagles 78 Endless Summer Nights Richard Marx 77 Crusin’ Smokey Robinson 76 Baby, Baby, Baby TLC 75 You Don’t Bring Me Flowers Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand 74 Reminiscing Little River Band 73 We Will Rock You / We Are The Champions Queen 72 I Can’t Make You Love Me Bonnie Raitt 71 Sharing The Night Together Dr Hook 70 It Might Be You Steven Bishop 69 Justify My Love Madonna 68 I Don’t Wanna Cry Mariah Carey 67 Maneater Daryl Hall & John Oates 66 How Deep Is Your Love The BeeGees 65 I Honestly Love You Olivia Newton-John 64 Please Come Home For Christmas The Eagles 63 Two Out Of Three Aint Bad Meatloaf 62 Weekend In New England Barry Manilow 61 Bohemian Rhapsody Queen 60 Stranger In Moscow Michael Jackson 59 Every Rose Has Its Thorn Poison 58 True Colors Cyndi Lauper 57 I’ll Be There For You Bon Jovi 56 Making Love Roberta Flack 55 California Dreaming Mama’s & The Pappas 54 Open Arms Journey 53 Stayin’ Alive The BeeGees 52 That’s The Way Love Goes Janet Jackson 51 You’re Only Lonely JD Southers 50 Tonight I Wanna Cry Keith Urban 49 Hysteria Def Leppard 48 Everybody Cries REM 47 Dreaming Blondie 46 Looks Like We Made It Barry Manilow 45 Holding Back The Years Simply Red 44 The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face Roberta Flack 43 Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac 42 Careless Whisper Wham f/ George Michael 41 The Way We Were Barbra Streisand 40 Yesterday The Beatles 39 Magic Man Heart 38 Landslide Fleetwood Mac 37 Amanda Boston 36 Rosanna Toto 35 Still The Commodores 34 My Heart Will Go On Celine Dion 33 (Don’t Fear) The Reaper Blue Oyster Cult 32 Nobody Does It Better Carly Simon 31 Refugee Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 30 I Miss You Klymaxx 29 Nothing Compares 2 U Sinead O’Connor 28 Here You Come Again Dolly Parton 27 I Go Crazy Paul Davis 26 We’re All Alone Rita Coolidge 25 Waiting For A Girl Like You Foreigner 24 Alone Heart 23 Take A Bow Madonna 22 Father Figure George Michael 21 Africa Toto 20 A Little More Love Olivia Newton-John 19 Baby Come Back Player 18 Crazy On You Heart 17 Cherish Kool & The Gang 16 Faithfully Journey 15 Love Hurts Nazareth 14 Dream On Aerosmith 13 Night Fever The BeeGees 12 The Name Of the Game Abba 11 Dust In The Wind Kansas 10 Dreams Fleetwood Mac 9 More Than A Feeling Boston 8 Barracuda Heart 7 Someone Saved By Life Tonight Elton John 6 Wicked Game Chris Isaak 5 Heartbreaker Pat Benatar 4 Heart Of Glass Blondie 3 Bridge Over Troubled Waters Simon & Garfunkel 2 Dancing Queen Abba 1 Billie Jean Michael Jackson

These twins are so cute!

Love MJ🎉

Smooth Criminal dance moves are still performed today and look very modern.

Michael e' il genio della misica ...amatelo e ascoltatelo....l'ultimo album Invincible del 2001 e' meraviglioso!!! Un regalo di Amore❤my Era is '90 and last album....ciao, from Italy❤😊

I like the Dangerous album era

Loved them all ❤️

Guys - You have to watch "Dirty Diana" that was the MJ we didn't see that much, but it is an awesome video!

Beginning of big change in the country... M-TV.... Takeover.......

steve Lukathur may have played the Gutar on this song

Yeah this video was cutting edge back then.. those effects were very difficult to do.. only a few tiles could be wired to light up and MJ had to remember which ones and they had to be manually switched on from a distance. There was no electronics back then.. only electrical stuff.. all special effects had to be practically done.

You should do thriller or captain EO , or Michael Jackson’s full ghost movie all are phenomenal

@rosa_stars349

5 ай бұрын

yea thriller music video is cool asf

@allengarvey1832

5 ай бұрын

@@rosa_stars349 damn right lol

❤MJ❤

History era hit diffy

Blessed to have had MJ and Prince in my time. I believe that Prince is a musical Genius, but MJ was a great pop star.

Personally I love the songs in Off The Wall and Thriller album, but for the hottest MJ era, for me it's the BAD era hahahaha. You should check his Bad World Tour at Wembley in 1988. The album was also a hit and the second biggest selling album of all time!!! (after Thriller). Thanks for the reaction, please do more MJ!!

i love mj with my whole heart !! pls continue this series!!

Billie Jean, based a acreal stalker that stalked Michael, during the early year, her story js on line, her name is Lavin Powlis, She filed a lawsuit against him

KING OF POP... period!!

If you want your subscribers to skyrocket don't pause the videos. Wait until the song ends and then give your review

Great video to choose guys.

What a song

Hi guys, I just subscribed to your channel. I like your Michael Jackson reactions. Maybe you guys can react to In The Closet or Earthsong from Michael. I’m a big MJ fan and it’s hard to choose my favorite album but I really love the Dangerous album! The Billie Jean live performance from the History Tour in Germany is also iconic, especially the last few minutes where Michael only dances. It’s really amazing, you won’t regret watching it (maybe you guys already did haha) 👍♥️ thanks again!

Michael Jackson is God, he is the only one who when he walks down the street the sidewalk lights up

"No one danced like that at clubs or anywhere else."

You reallllyyy should watch Billie Jean Live , I think the music video is great but it doesn’t do justice to what Michael did in live , Motown 25 or Munich 1997 is a MUST WATCH

Michael Jackson: KEEP It In The Closest

The thriller era by far

I don't say this much because it so much. I want to say you got to live in his time. Man it was like you would imagine. I was living in Ny and words could not explain.i ws 20yr when thriller album hit.Every race copyed MJ style. Listen to ppl talk about it. Im not gon even try to touch his empact. Man kmow words could explain. MJ was just global that's it.

❤❤❤

Thriller is great, but "Off The Wall" is his best album IMO.

@slimlouis6441

Ай бұрын

Absolutely! The rest of his albums were packaged commercial grabs to garner awards that he was looked over for on OFF THE WALL.

React: Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal (Official video)

Dirty Diana is a good MJ era

Did you guys react to thriller I know it’s late but I still love it lol

I think Eddie Van Halen played the guitar.

React to shake yourbody live in yokhoma

Please do a reaction to Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson song Dead Sea off of her debut album wilted.

Please react to Michael Jackson jam official video

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