Donny Osmond remembers his Last Conversation With Michael Jackson

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[@mjj1701]

'He called me'. You know what's sad, of all the stories by Michael's friends, I never hear 'I called him'. He truly was alone.

[@stevemattalud4083]

Feel this so much😭😭😭😭

[@tin1893]

wow this hit really hard😭 you are right poor Michael I wonder how lonely he must have felt

[@winsomecousins8938]

maryjo : I agree. So sad.Where on earth were his parents and siblings? Where? RIP dear Michael..

[@DoubleO88]

Could you imagine trying to call Michael Jackson though? Bet it's nearly impossible.

[@Cazziey]

Ikr it’s sad

[@Obamacain9]

My one major regret is that Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond never decided to record a duet together during the height of their 'dueling' popularity in the 70's. It would have been the biggest hit of all time !

[@kentlewis987]

I watched an interview in which Donny said they planned to do a cover of "I Wish: & even had gotten Stevie Wonder's blessing. It never came to pass because of all the frenzy following the accusations.

[@cathycline2290]

@@kentlewis987 That is so sad😔

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

It would of been nice if Micheal & Donny did a duet on that amazing hit single🎵, "That's what friends are for".💖👌

[@lamiaallen7830]

Yesss...💯🎯✔

[@lamiaallen7830]

@@kentlewis987 Awww Wow 💯✔ That would have been A-MA-ZING🎯

[@sandsintaufer]

A true friend is so hard to find.

[@cathycline2290]

Very Much So!

[@cathycline2290]

Very, Very, Very hard to find in deed!

[@deathphantom8738]

Agreed

[@hobbitofisengard32]

That's the kind of guy Donny Osmond is. Class act all the way through.

[@betternursing8166]

In another video, Donny says that Michael Jackson played thriller to Donny in the car before he released it. Donny heard the song thriller and said "Yeah, they are gonna love it".

[@kristineb.1458]

Dr.OZ show

[@ddinah492]

omg, i'm so glad michael had him as a friend. One thing Michael needed was a true friend in his presence that wasn't looking for anything they could get from him. You can tell Donny genuinely cared for him!

[@MicheleMJJ]

Donny is so down to earth, I'm sure Michael felt comfortable talking to him. Michael needed someone he could trust and open up to.

[@barbaragregorio8302]

I was a big Michael Jackson fan,, I liked the Osmonds,, God Bless Donnie, for being there for Michael, wish Michael would have went to Donnies house.. True friend Donnie is, has a heart of gold.

[@survivrs]

That story he tells abouot Michael's phone call and him not showing up has to be one of those moments when you wish you could have been there for him. Michael was so troubled his entire life. I felt so bad for him. I hope he finally has peace now.

[@michelebartlett3921]

I enjoy how lovingly he speaks of Michael. Super sweet 💓

[@Tommyboy6426]

As I’m watching this, not only am I so intrigued and so in awe, in the back of my mind I’m thinking “I already see the comments saying ‘Where you when Michael was being mauled by tabloids?’ or ‘If you were so close with him, then why didn’t you stand by him during his trial?’” To anyone who sees this, who thinks these things, let me tell you something, just because the public knew about Michael & Donny’s friendship doesn’t mean they have to make everything public. Even Donny said that despite the fact that the only time the public saw them together was at the AMAs in the 70s, they spent time together off camera. Even if they didn’t hang out as much during Michael’s final years, they seemed close enough that during dark times, Michael knew if he ever needed help from a friend, or needed someone to talk to or hang out with whenever wherever, Donny was one of them. You can still be close to someone and not see them all the time. If two people don’t see each other that much, but they know that they will be there for each other no matter what, that makes them just as close. As I’m writing this I started to cry. As an MJ fan, I feel even happier that Donny was such a good friend to Michael.

[@alexandria62753]

I love MJ and Donny!! I love how he reminisces his moments with Mike❤️👑🕺🕺🎼

[@gingerdurbin1359]

I have always found it eerie the similarities in their lives.

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

I agree. The similarities and parallels between them are amazing.

[@ormichelletapscott1317]

If only if Michael Jackson would've gone to see Donny

[@chrissystewart4123]

Donny Osmond a true friend to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. I miss Michael Jackson I wished I've met Michael Jackson but I hope to meet Donny Osmond it will be exciting

[@emerybayblues]

"Ben" was written with the intention of Donny Osmond recording, but recorded by Michael Jackson instead. "One Bad Apple" was written for the Jackson 5 and rejected by Barry Gordy, eventually recorded by the Osmonds.

[@lianelayman7577]

yea I knew that.

[@cathycline2290]

@@lianelayman7577 Yes and so did I.

[@Venusmj77]

Wow! I didn’t know that 😅But great to exchanged then. 👍🏽

[@YouDontNeedToKnow-jf6xh]

​@@lianelayman7577Good for u

[@s_vlog1013]

Donnys relationship with Michael Jackson was so strong ❤️🥺

[@carmenpascual2383]

Donny is so talented. His musical range is vast, he can play over a dozen instruments, he is funny as get go, humble and a class act. He also is an electronics wiz and a race car driver to boot. Extremely talented man.

[@tinalion17]

Doesn't seem fair! On top of it Donny is so handsome! I saw some drawings (maybe paintings too) that Michael Jackson did of Charlie Chaplin. They were amazing. All the natural talent blessed on one person. The rest of us try and work hard to be good at one thing! At the very least Michael and Donny seem to be nice people. Well in Michaels case seemed to have been a nice person. Both of them will have their talents live on.

[@dianabeurman364]

LOVE HIM FOR NOT ONE NEGATIVE COMMENT ON MICHAEL! I'M GOING TOO SEE HIM AND MARIE SOMEDAY HES A REAL CLASS ACT!!!

[@lucindaosborne2137]

It is a shame Michael did not go to Donny's house. He may have got the help he needed.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

What?????

[@wanleigh]

Wow... the friendship💗💗💗💗 love the Osmonds and Jackson’s.

[@michellejane9092]

I wish Michael did go to Donny's place in Utah back then, who knows what could have happened !?

[@vanessaferrance5936]

Awww that made me cry. God Bless You Donny.

[@michael9000]

That is so sad.

[@balerjohnson3099]

Good guy ..Great singer and entertainer . Donnie could have caved and played the Hollywood game but he maintained his integrity like a real man does . Still a great rock singer to this day .

[@brendalg4]

Did you know at one point they wanted him to allow himself to be caught with drugs because they wanted him to get rid of the goody toe shoes image? He said no.

[@gmantramp404]

Rock Singer Uhhhmm Noooo.....,😂😂😂😂

[@intotheunknown1991]

They were truly great friends ❤ Micheal needed Donny in his life , Donny understood what Michael was going through and Micheal the same I love hearing these stories ❤❤❤

[@maryammure5151]

Omg he is the peacock on the masked singer omg

[@babeautyart3815]

You never know......

[@rjnuzzi1648]

Such beautiful, nice people... the Osmonds... always luv D Osmond!

[@roccosophie6498]

In the entertainment world the Osmonds and the Jacksons graciously and respectfully shaped many youths to become a success in all aspects of society. I can't say the same thing for the entertainment role models of today. We need to return to the grace, charm, and respect for life that we saw in those day.

[@kenneymccall8568]

Back in that time, the attention those 2 got was unbelievable. Grown women wanted them when they were just kids. The pressure must have been out of this world. I remember it like it was yesterday

[@martybowen1]

This was my generation I was around the same age and remember listening to and watching them both singing with their brothers and on their own and Marie Osmond and her song PAPER ROSES when they had their TV show. Back when music was still good and singers had talent!! Computers and Auto tune killed true music!!

[@karendalsadik7119]

That is so sad he didn’t go.,

[@bobbymarsh1]

I would’ve rather had Michael and Donny sing say say say than McCarthy

[@whiteheart9218]

Lets Talk Now Tv why

[@jdm2389]

Nah but they could have had made a song together

[@dusroots]

OMG that would've been an even bigger hit! 😮

[@dusroots]

No disrespect to Sir Paul (who killed it) but Donny And Michael would've been EPIC! The chemistry alone would've been magic!

[@Realism-vg4eo]

This is heartbreaking 💔😢 What if he had gone? He might have found the closure he so desperately needed.

[@ninamartinez5171]

Thank you Donny Osmond for trying to show MJ ❤ when there were so many people MJ trusted and they all failed him miserably 😢 RIP MJ was a true earth angel. God bless 😊

[@whiteheart9218]

The last lines hit me

[@lgrrobert7325]

Just SO THANKFUL that Donny didn't lower his beliefs To temptations of drugs

[@QuolaFan1]

Michael should have done that. It might have changed everything, at least a bit.

[@shaynanichelle8621]

That’s interesting that the Osmonds and Jackson’s were compared, most of the time society is quick to compare females against each other, rarely guys.

[@tamarawhiteurst8727]

Usher and Justin Timberlake are compared all the time.

[@globalcitizenn]

Black men will be compared. MJ & Prince were also pitted against each other. It’s a way to reduce MJ’s power. Now they put him against Beyoncé. It’s always women or POC. They never compare Beatles and Elvis.

[@elimarshall1497]

@@globalcitizenn well Beatles is a group and Elvis is one person that’s not a good example…

[@ysbel]

@@globalcitizennoh yes they did; Beatles fans were going around wearing pins with “Elvis Is Dead” in them. This antagonism made Elvis reluctant to meet the Beatles but he finally did. Nobody knew then that Michael would be as big as he later became. The Osmonds and the Jackson 5 had media-created images as wholesome family acts. Young teenage fans could take their pick between the white, more country version and the black, soulful version, most chose to follow both. Yes, mags would often have silly contests like “Who’s Your Favorite, Donny or Michael?”, but teenage girls are rather silly. Even within the Jackson 5, teen fan magazines were asking readers who their favorite Jackson was. It was the nature of the beast.

[@qquriousmqqe6205]

Donny O was always a Great Performer and Person...👍🏼😁

[@maryammure5151]

He is the peacock on the masked singer the Fox tv special Omg it is him I knew it lol

[@nellier5704]

Great interview.

[@lamiaallen7830]

L💖VE them Both💯🎯💖😍🙏🏾

[@SmoothCrmnl80]

It would've been awesome if they did a battle of the bands back in the day..The Osmonds vs. The Jacksons

[@Blyss1000]

Beautiful sharing .....my memories of childhood stars ⭐️⭐️

[@paulinehamilton9237]

the last bit was sad

[@susanemmons7504]

Donny Osmond with an Irish accent? Holy macaroni and cheese!

[@GranTube]

I wonder why Michael never went to Donny's house he wasn't that far away from him

[@user-uu1mc6lx2d]

when u "sad" u dont wanna go to anyone

[@GranTube]

Donny was like his brother from another mother to Michael they had so much in common and understands each other very well. Donny just wanted to help and talk to Michael just as much as Michael needed to lean on someone. I can't think of a more better person than Donny he was the perfect friend for Michael to fall back on they really know each other. Not to many friends you can just call up out of the blues and will ask you to go over to there place to stay there and relax for as long as you need to and still willing to talk to you about your problems especially after losing touch and not hearing from you for over a year it's like they literally picked up where they left off just like brothers. To me that kind of friendship is probably the strongest bond of brotherhood!

[@NothingSpecialVideo]

I wonder if Michael was too worried that the press would find him. I really wish he would have gone though! It would have been a nice release for him and his kids.

[@wendywhoisit1819]

They weren't THAT close.

[@wendywhoisit1819]

They weren't THAT close. And who knows if the story is even true.

[@DangerousMoonwalkerOfficial]

I was hoping to hear about the Utah story but I was crushed when I didn’t come

[@denisebranquinho2377]

Nossa, como ficou diferente esse rapaz!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@winsomecousins8938]

"One Bad Apple" sung and made a hit by the Osmonds was meant for the Jackson Five. I Understand though, that the song was sold to the Osmonds, by Joe Jackson.

[@ileanagutierrez692]

DONNY ESTÁS. BIEN GUAPO..🙏🏼👍😘

[@methatlovescats3602]

He is

[@bubanner]

omg how sad 4 him

[@rostycosy]

I am ßtill in love with him

[@maximostiberius2324]

Donny had a normal family. Never any questionable issues. Michael was twisted by his father.

[@Baffled-f9d]

Donny's father could be pretty twisted himself. He pushed his kids way too hard, and he went to therapy for that.

[@globalcitizenn]

Michael was not twisted. That’s a media myth. He had trauma but so does Donny.

[@CCI320]

No you're twisted.

[@l.lambert9269]

I'm a little bit Country, and I'm a little bit Rock-n-roll? A very little bit.

[@JennyB957]

Oh yeah , I was in Jr high , when the Osmond and Jackson 5 first became popular. All us girls , were in love . They were in competition in a Sence.

[@MVP_MAGAZINE]

MJ collaborated with lots of artists on albums and projects etc If him and donny were as close as he says they weee they would have had lots of songs together

[@k.h.production22669]

Or maybe it was their own personal decision not to Just because MJ collaborated a lot doesn't mean he would collab with everyone Correlation not Causation

[@kskufan]

Wow

[@salamaraif1648]

Donny osmond was crying and screaming of Michael's death

[@MildonesDonia]

Interesting :D

[@albertouzofficial]

I wonder who mike was hidin' from

[@davidval7188]

I wonder why they never perform together

[@princesaguerrera5119]

😭

[@lighteyes214]

I feel like he made up that last story. Why would MJ call him out of the blue? They weren't close friends...

[@dalekelly7639]

Why would he make up a story like this? According to what I've read, they WERE good friends.

[@vanxl9]

I think donny once said something about michael and his looks. It was mean. That threw it all off.

[@joshgellis3292]

Donny's left side of his lips, on his face looks pulled down- goodness, did he have a stroke or near stroke?! Sad!

[@asianfireflie]

144th comment 🌹🌷🌼🌸

[@Ten_Osmond]

always the some stories.. the truth is they were not friends.. they see each other a few times but that's it.. if not see the Jackson never invited the Osmonds to be part of their reunion concerts they prefered to invite some other new groups..

[@obscurelyvague]

It would not have worked

[@brendalg4]

You shouldn't make statements like that with no proof. You are completely guessing as to why the Osmonds and Jacksons didn't have a reunion. Maybe it is because hateful fans would never accept it. They have to war over which group is better.

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Just because they didn't perform together doesn't mean they weren't friends. You act as if you're some fly on the wall and know everything.

[@JMarieCAlove]

They were good and close friends, Donny was interviewed on Dr. Phil and said how close they were and even their moms had the same birthday. It was mostly they both had crazy tour schedules throughout the year they rarely had time to really visit each other but when they could they had lots of good talks. Michael Jackson told Donny that he was the only one who understood him and the pressures of performing in front of huge crowds. Besides, Donny Osmond is also a Christian and he never lies. I have always been a fan of his since I was a kid and I know how much he's an honest person and not like some of the performers who got into drugs or drinking to the point they have to go to rehab. Donny and his brothers were the good boys, clean cut and really talented! If he wasn't good friends with MJ, he wouldn't be talking about him and the talks they had and how much he still misses Michael Jackson.

[@UnBroken11100]

Well this much we know for certain. Stevie Wonder and Michael were close. Stevie Wonder and Donny were close. Stevie did call on Donny about three years prior to MJ's death and asked Donny to reach out to Michael because he was in a bad way. Chances are Donny and Michael were close also.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Naw bro ur dad pushed just as hard

[@gladyskennedy6207]

Michael was not the seventh child he was the 8th child because the set of twins she had before she had Michael one of the twins died so that makes him the 8th child why does everybody keep saying he is the seventh child he's not the seventh child.

[@Sittingstraight12]

It’s too bad they were both were raised in cults!! It fucks you up!

[@LuvTadnDixie]

You can say that about any religion.

[@suzannedonlon]

That makes me so upset that Michael didn't go see Donnie!!! Why didn't he do that!!??? I miss him so bad now and that interview really hit me that he is really gone. Love you Michael!!?xoxo