The Jackson 5 Motown 25 LIVE FULL (MJs ICONIC MOMENT!) | Dereck Reacts

[@patrickw123]

From what I've read, Motown didn't want him to perform this since it wasn't a Motown song but rather one for Epic/ CBS Records. MJ said he wouldn't do the Jackson 5 reunion if they didn't let him perform this and history was made! I remember being a kid in early '83 and all the department stores would play this performance and the Billie Jean video in their TV departments in order to make people stop and look at the TVs on sale. It always worked; there were always a large number of people stopping then standing in front of the TVs when Billie Jean came on.

[@ziphesithole4597]

And then he cried backstage, because he wasn’t happy with this performance 🤦🏾‍♀️ gotta love MJ 😂 perfectionist

[@danielamelo3279]

Exactly

[@eastwestblason7213]

He would have wanted to last longer on his feet

[@danielamelo3279]

@@eastwestblason7213 It's true, that's the reason he is the best, he was the biggest perfectionist and his biggest critic

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

He what❓❓😫😫😫 OMG I would pay to learn what he didn’t like (This is Motown fkn 25! He probably expected the floor to raise [by his standards])😞😞😞😞

[@goat1408]

The greatest.....watching this at 3:18 a.m. 8.30.2021 yesterday was MJ's 63rd birthday.......HBD Legend.

[@juliecote7479]

I remember watching this when it aired like it was yesterday..lol..I was only 10 yrs old but this was the exact moment he stole my heart forever!!!...This was his crowning moment! The moment he became the King Of Pop! ..So iconic and legendary! ...It never gets old ..Nobody can ever top this moment in history!!!!!!...RIPMICHAEL ♡♡♡

[@johnrouslin9730]

It’s important that current and future generations understand the shockwave this performance created. It not only launched Michael into super-stardom, it had a significant cultural impact. It was the first time, on a global scale, that non-black teens by the millions were idolizing a black artist. Kids in predominantly white suburbia wanted to dress like him, move like him and, most importantly, they wanted to buy his music. It was a seismic shift in the culture.

[@sheylafloresoyola8876]

Exactly

[@themightierpencil]

I know this reply is 3 years late, but I was literally just thinking about this, and the fact that MJ was the one that integrated MTV and bringing more Black artists to a wider audience.

[@johnrouslin9730]

Dereck: “I love what he’s wearing….I’m loving the style.” Meanwhile, somewhere that night in March of 1983, Katherine Jackson was like: “Has anyone seen my jacket?”

[@themusicman669]

😂😂😂😂

[@DuranSarah]

Green jacket is Jackie I love his outfit. MJ was perfecting Billie Jean performance, I love the one he did in Bucharest, or Munich 92

[@derred723]

You just don't understand how big it was when Jermaine and Michael came together and put their arms around each other during "I'll be there." i'll never forget this performance. And back in the day i could do the entire Billie Jean dance routine on demand. And would do it lol. Shoot just ask. And i'd break into Billie Jean, at like 14. lol.

[@marifayeporras9185]

First time he did the iconic Moonwalk ❤️ Everyone was startled and in awe..

[@Hibbs4Prez]

You may not have noticed but Jermaine's mic was not working for his part in "I'll Be There" but MJ quickly noticed it, walked over to him immediately and held up his mic for him without losing a beat. There was no trace of panic either. These guys were such pros.

[@carolinagothic7243]

I remember being plastered to the tv watching this! I was 15! When he did the moonwalk for the first time, it was EPIC!!!

[@shannoncarlson6960]

He was singng. He always uses backup though to not skip words when he's dancing. His main focus was ensuring fans always got the best performance. If you watch him reherse you'll see how he does it.

[@glamourisbest]

You’re right. That kid was all of us watching this in ‘83.

[@themightierpencil]

Exactly

[@auntyleda8036]

In "Billie Jean", MJ hunted in his Mom's closet and found the shimmery jacket shortly before his "hitting-the-stratosphere" performance. A side note: After naming his song, his producer, QJ, was against the title because of the tennis great, Ms B.J. King but Michael refused to change his chosen title AND we're the fortunate ones to enjoy this great song!!! R.I.P. MICHAEL~~~

[@themusicman669]

Quincy kept wanting to censor shit. I heard he also didn’t want “Smooth Criminal” on the Bad album🤷🏼‍♀️

[@joshferguson4830]

The layering with vocals on Billie jean is just the best, ahead of its time, my opinion, but it is so amazing what he did when he created that song, I've always loved that song, always been my favorite, RIP Michael Jackson, always abd forever, the best! Btw, I loved it when you said his voice was beautiful, it was, and he owned it, he was so G he was almost H

[@helenmalina799]

Another great night in History....Jacksons/MJ Forever

[@robinmeltzer9024]

I’ve watched this performance so many times before and it was a delight to see it through the the eyes of someone who appreciates MJ but had never seen it before. Thank you - great reaction!

[@itsakittyting]

MJ was a great soul singer ♥ I was so in love with him when I was a teenage girl

[@paulchapoy992]

Michael has already all the talent announcing his future career ! Notice especially how much he is already a good dancer! Thank-you showing us this gems!

[@stephinthesix3355]

PS. MJ was nominated for an Emmy for his Billie Jean performance!

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Yes! And he should have won!

[@user-yy6lf6ii3l]

Best artist ever and no one even comes close.

[@ataraw.6142]

He wore rhinestone socks to draw.attention to his feet. Genius.

[@fee9284]

the very moment he started billie jean, his career changed for ever. He went from "Michael Jackson the lead singer from the jacksons" to "Michael Jacksonthe performer". Everyone got their eyes on him

[@clarakam3858]

Yeeeees !! MOTOWN 25 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰 FIRST TIME HE DID THE ICONIC MOONWALK 👍👍🇷🇴🇷🇴👏👏👏👏 REAL TALENT EVERY THINK LIVE ONLY LIVE VOICES 🇷🇴🇷🇴👏👏👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰 AND HOW HARD IT IS TO SING AND DANCE AT THE SAME TIME!! AMAZING !!!

[@stephinthesix3355]

I love the medley from this performance so, so much. Never can say goodbye gives me goosebumps every time! People like to point out that he used playback for Billie Jean, but in that moment he didn’t need to prove he could sing - he had literally done that just minutes before - the Billie Jean performance was all about the visual. The dance and the intensity, watch his expression throughout...it’s a magical performance regardless of the playback. The King 💕 PS. When Jermaine starts to sing, you can see that he had a dead mic. Michael goes over in what seems like a sweet brotherly moment, but that was also necessitated by Jermaine needing to be heard. Worked out nicely! Love your reaction as always!!! Please don’t stop with MJ ☺️ PPS! You noticed the crowd clapping along...what I love, is the band conductor in the background clapping along! MJ is irresistible!

[@eastwestblason7213]

=yes back then wireless mics were very new

[@appsjackson]

He couldn't sing it live as it wasn't a Motown song

[@derred723]

Legendary performance. The reunion of Jermaine and Michael right here! I was so hyped for this when i saw it live back in the day. My Dad still has a copy of the broadcast on vhs.

[@martyflanthemjfan]

This was his Coronation... this song had never been performed live at this point and the live band were not able to do it at that moment. Michael Jackson... King 👑

[@clarakam3858]

OFF ALL THE SONGS OF JACKSON 5 WITH M.J LOVE THE MOST " CAN YOU FEEL IT" 👏😢🙏👍🥰

[@MissLadyG99]

Fun Fact: Jermaine Jackson's microphone went out (8:39) but they played it off. This is why Michael comes over and shares his microphone with him.

[@itsjustnaima]

Facts. Aww that's so cute

[@raabcv]

I was 9 years old watching this on TV when it aired and when he did the moonwalk we collectively lost our minds.

[@ronnykuttler8292]

Never ever in history was or will be a performance close to this... the music ..his energy how smooth and great he dances is like he is gliding on the waves of the rythm. i remember reading his book., he said he was looking for an idea for his perfomance and the show and he had seen before some breakdancer doing a moonwalk kind move..so he invited a breakdancer the evening before the show to show him some breakdance moves and this glidiing backwards. He changed it little bit and moonwalk was born. He decided to introduce his new song billy jean, but he wanted to concentrate on the dancing and the moonwalk for that new song so he decided for a playback for billy jean. And that song and his performance was like a rocket for his career.. Legendary ..

[@auntyleda8036]

"Never can say Goodbye" with Tito on guitar, Marlon, oldest-Jackie in green, Randy in high boots, and Jermaine in black top with purple guitar on the right, AND that young kid that's soooo expressive is so BEAUTIFUL with Michael-FOREVER THE KING!!! R.I.P. MJ~~~

[@jojojojojo9806]

Michael Jackson & the Jacksons 2001, live in New York is fire 🔥 👌👍

[@DuranSarah]

He did that reaction

[@cinbunner]

MJ FOREVER THE KING!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@mariadorosarioleal7463]

I use to think Michael had some sort of magical power 😂💖 #MJForever

[@sheylafloresoyola8876]

Maybe is true he is still so incredible

[@gersonisaac]

Thank you very much for translating it into Spanish friend! And like you said, Michael It uneded the world. Greetings from Valparaiso Chile 🇨🇱

[@helenatrela786]

Michael Jackson the King forever ❤️❤️ and HIS magical performance. Love it.

[@goat1408]

This was classic.

[@CCJD]

He is actually singing! With some playback! The backing is play back but this is real MJ :D

[@ashiaadams1394]

This moment changed everything in music. There would never be another moment like this I wasn't even born yet and I know this was magic

[@patriciacloix71]

King of Music love mj merci Dereck 🙏💖😱👍👏

[@rebeclandim]

A curiosity is that MJ was the only one singing live during medley!

[@rashodivey9071]

I remember seeing this when it was on TV so long ago! I will tell you that when Mike did that moonwalk.... thats when you knew he was ahead of his time! Plus thats from the highest grossing record of all time! THRILLER!!! Omg! That was something to see then!

[@suzannesavard1796]

Wowww thank you for these magnifique souvenirs ...

[@brendag5263]

I remember watching this on TV live. I was about 13 years old. It was iconic and everyone was talking about MJ's moonwalk the next day. It for sure was memorable.

[@b.r6991]

Hard to believe what he once looked like. Love u Mike

[@jennyjacksonfan4life64]

Thank you so much for more Michael / Jacksons Stuff! Today is Tito’s birthday by the way 🥳 this performance was iconic in so many ways ... moonwalk for the first time!!! Imagine you were there!! Unbelievable. Long live the King 👑

[@auntyleda8036]

THOUGH PEOPLE SAY MJ USED PLAYBACK, HIS MIC WAS ON AND HE SANG FULL FORCE. HOWEVER, JERMAINE'S MIC WAS OFF, SO MIKE HAD TO SHARE HIS MIC WITH HIS BRO TO SING HIS "I'LL BE THERE" PART. MIKE'S "BILLIE JEAN" AT MOTOWN 25, SENT HIM INTO ANOTHER ORBIT-IT WAS MATCHLESS!!! R.I.P MICHAEL~~~

[@Snyper1405]

The best thing about michael jackson is he could do any genre of music and still kill it he's so versatile. Nobody and I mean nobody comes close he's a rare specimen they need to change the title from king of pop to king of music unfortunately it would'nt work here lol

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

I was born in 83, which made him 25 (Thriller Baby). As a kid, I was blessed to see him and Janet. Did you know they gave AAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLL their proceeds to charity before❓He did it first and she said BET. Amazed as a kid, I asked how you can have money when you give it all away

[@naznaz196]

Michael is greatest of greatest in the world the king of heaven and earth BORNE with beautiful soul my Engel

[@Hibbs4Prez]

Little known fact...Jermaine's mic malfunctioned which is why he comes in kind of late with his part in "Il'' Be There". But MJ was quick to improvise by moving over to him and allowing Jermaine to use his mic. Very smart but also it shows you how years of live performances from actual professionals can help in overcoming such would-be obstacles on stage.

[@jesuissuryt3744]

he was so shy and yet on stage he became very sexy

[@002lisamarie]

One of a kind. From above.

[@paulchapoy992]

Billy Jean was already there with everything! This song is special to me because it's thanks to Michael that I got my first kiss on a (self-bumpering car ?) auto-tamponeuse ! Michael, the very best of the bests! Just something I wonder: do we really walk this way on the moon? Thank-you Dereck to let us discover such good moments! 💝

[@fee9284]

and the sickiest thing is that years later michael admitted he wasnt satisfy of his Billie Jean's performance, right after the show he cried because he wasnt ok with what he did, this show how this man was a true perfectionnist

[@JocelynHarris-dq3vu]

I was the most excited about Jackie's outfit, especially his sparkly green Nikes. So dope I think Mike borrowed his black jacket from his mother. He didn't know he could fit it, but it worked. Also he bought some sequined socks from Cher and her stylist. He told all his brothers to wear something sparkly. I guess it worked.

[@larryproctor8234]

Remember this so well...but check out the temptations and four tops on the same show

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

12:00 Jacksons forever🥺🥺🥺

[@clarakam3858]

In an interview he said that after this he cryed becose he didn t think that was that good ..and a kid camed at him and ask him : waw how did you do that steps ?? And he knew that was not bad becose a kid don t lie ..😢😢🙏🙏

[@ednoroirika]

All the performers had to prerecord their vocals for the show. You can you tube Motown 25 rehearsals to see them doing it.

[@jackiehansen2421]

When they left, jermaine stayed with Motown and then randy joined. They had to change their name from the Jackson 5 to the Jacksons.

[@DuranSarah]

I like your reactions thanks Dereck

[@catsara9114]

He used playback here, but I bet he was singing along fiercely with the mic not fully on lol. I just can´t imagine him dancing without any singing lol.

[@kate_m_k88]

The following is not something directed towards you; I just can't help but “hang my head, ” so to speak, whenever anyone nowadays randomly mentions or gets compelled to mention playback getting used during a performance, lol. Perhaps it's due to the decade's worth of people making playback out to be some sort of “symbolism” that someone that they know damn well can sing, “can't sing,” lol. Again, I know that's not your intentions; I'm generally speaking about the certified “playback generals.”. I'm assuming that your reference of playback is for Michael’s performance of Billie Jean; because the Jackson medley was mostly, if not entirely live. Side Note; I just heard him mention Michael likely lip-synching, so duly noted, lol.

[@reinemazidath5466]

The Medley with the brothers was completely live , so dont try it .

[@dottybambni]

The j5 medley was 100% live but only Billie Jean was playback since it was the first time he did it. Most people in this era would sing playback for the first time ever doing a single so the public would hear the version clear and buy it.

[@latanyarhoden8243]

Lol your MJ 😭you mean our MJ we sharing his love😂💕

[@paradiseawaits821]

Side notes: A night I will never forget. We waited weeks for this to premiere. In my neighborhood, there wasn't a soul on the street, we all were in front of our TV's enjoying the show. The whole show was a classic, never to be duplicated but everyone was waiting for the Jacksons even the other entertainers. MJ said he was not lip-synching except for the background vocals. I saw or either read an interview (Its been so long, I can't remember which one it was) of Rebbie (MJ's sister), after this had premiered where she said that she was the one who yelled out "Billie Jean!" She said her Mother looked at her and rolled her eyes at her, LOL. When they all got home, they replayed that part over and over and laughed. Oh, and the beautiful sequins jacket MJ had on was his Mom's, he took it out of her closet to wear on the show :-)

[@elishaj.o1134]

Ofcourse the the crowd was clapping on beat.....there were all of the world's greatest musicians and superstars 😂👑 even James brown the king of dance moves called him the next day to congratulate him.

[@x_ray5531]

Randy wasn’t included in the Jackson 5. Jermaine was the one who left the group in 1975.

[@djyanno]

He was special

[@debler]

He went to early, 6:10 Green jacket Jackie's mic must be switched off, 🤔😊

[@gloriamartin3006]

👏👏👏👏feliz con la música. Besos

[@DuranSarah]

Holaa

[@gloriamartin3006]

@@DuranSarah hola, saludos desde España

[@saklee1777]

7:02 the one in the green jacket is jackie jackson

[@andycameron7238]

You're a Michael Jackson fan but this is the first time you've ever watched motown 25? Seriously? I just don't believe it.

[@Katerinasr81]

Michael is a gangster.. He take the crown from the first moment when he socked the world artistically.. This performance was broadcast and watched by over 47 million viewers How legendary Michael is

[@betguy4718]

10:55 so true !

[@laurabretlopez9819]

😍😍

[@barbaradias9154]

Please react Michael Jackson - Remember The Time

[@R.DarioZaragoza]

Me encanta como hablas

[@xyzdgthereal]

If you didn't react Jermaine & Michael's duet "Tell Me I'm Not Dreaming" do it. You won't mind.

[@rubyroads5765]

Thank you so much MJ makes ur heart fliter I believe this jacket AcTually is Michael's Mothers I believe I read in the last moments Michael grabbed his mom's jacket ❤️priceless❤️I believe also in a interview Michael said after this performance this night Fred Astaire called Michael saying "your the real deal kid" Michael said that was the moments to himself that he made it performing the Moon Walk into the Tie Tip❤️

[@aikeegabrielbajardo691]

Mj forever please react wma earth song live 1996 please more more more more mj

[@ExmuslimNowAgnostic]

Thanks for the reaction man! Check out MJ MTV 1991 performance 💯🔥

[@sheilagimino6685]

I love how you enjoy these guys! They we're the best, but please way to many interruptions..

[@steverdms]

Where has the time gone?

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

I was born this year. People were dropping like flies with AIDS. Now I’m 37 and you can be Undetectable. Never thought I would be here and MJ wasn’t🥺🥺🥺

[@mariafuentesalas4334]

Tienes q ver mowton 1988 con michel jackson cantando billie jean y man in the mirror n directo 5:31

[@maaroufdiwana6590]

See... in this Video for example..... your reactions were so natural & Beautiful Pls... do not exaggerate in other video.... a comment from a fan ;)

[@brentamania89]

When the Jacksons left Motown Jermaine stayed behind I think it may have to do something with being married to Barry Gordy's daughter at the time but who knows anyway Randy replaced him when they went to CBS epic records

[@dianabravo1532]

Reacciona a julio jaramillo. La cancion alla en el cielo

[@gloriamartin3006]

¿sería posible una reacción a Rozalen?. Canción: "comiéndote a besos". Video oficial precioso, sólo decir como una canción después de un tiempo escrita, a la que en su día no le prestaste demasiada atención, puede en la actualidad...serlo tanto para uno. Dios!!!. En cualquier caso gracias por tus reacciones y sensibilidad, besosss desde España.

[@laurabretlopez9819]

😄😄

[@craigblakes9145]

Mike wanted no part of this show... He was too busy focused on Thriller and didn't want to distract from that..Berry Gordy told him if he did this show, it would send him over the top.. Mike was like okay i'll do it for you.. Mike thought of Berry more like his dad than he did Joe...but Mike said he would do the if he could have a solo spot...and there came Billie Jean... The next day everybody was trying to do the Moonwalk lol... It was a outstanding show.. I was only three when i saw this...i had the thriller cassette and record...and wore them both out lol

[@laurabretlopez9819]

has put cane KZbin michael jackson

[@glenxoseph]

bro 2020-1985=35

[@manuelusnayo2151]

React to duki - sold out dates🔥🔥

[@sandrasmss]

Please, again, react MJ Stanger in Moscow Live in History Tour.

[@MichaelVuzston]

I Don’t Here The Band Playing The Music, I Think Laptop Playing a Song.

[@angelsaidferreira5193]

Monica Naranjo has a new great song called “Llévate ahora” kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3yppZ6Bmrx1bqs

[@Becamel]

Mylene please !!!