The Jackson 5 - Ready or not (Here I come) - HQ

[@lnapjr76]

Mike is without a doubt the greatest kid singer/talent ever. I've never heard a kid with this kind of vocal power, control, and delivery. He was truly amazing.

[@Kemet3.0]

No doubt!!!

[@bakman1000]

Best I ever heard!! Unbelievably Gifted!

[@Kemet3.0]

Also, the greatest talent period! Fifty straight years!

[@RockyAllPurpose]

Michael Jackson was so ahead of the game

[@Zumifey]

Hi

[@charlesdrake1993]

I totally agree. But check out that Phiily sound...Motown producers had recorded that Philly sound on three of the Jackson 5 Albums. (Particularly Thr Delphonics)...The J5's first album "Can you remember"...The second album, "La LA means I love you" The Third album, " Ready or not" So give credit to those beautiful string arrangements that came out of Philadelphia...

[@fostermac7170]

+Kendall Grant Thom Bell.

[@brownin329]

Bobby Taylor produced this at Motown but Berry Gordy shelved it for newer bubblegum material.

[@mcclendonreport]

Philly Groove and Motown were contemporaries. And yes, Thom Bell was a genius of geniuses. But don't act as if Motown copied Philly Groove. Both companies listened to each other and fed off of one another's creativity.

[@matthewdouglas9235]

that Bassline though

[@adddieptai4293]

Matthew Douglas Right?! It's phenomenal.

[@sherill3369]

Does anyone have a post of J5 version of "Tobacco Road" This is far and away the best version of "Ready or not" I have ever heard. And everyone please quit knocking MJ's brothers, they were very talented too.

[@pipstermayne]

I love my Jackson 5 but The Delfonics record of this song is far superior.

[@Brian_tim]

YES!!!

[@CoOlTy3000]

James Jamerson perhaps?!

[@spattzliyah2.0]

The old michael is just so precious and sweet so is the older mikey but the younger michael is just so pure

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@ronniesnakehissiii9413]

His eyes never changed. Big ol doe eyes

[@paulclark8647]

2024 wow Ready or not by the Jackson 5 sounds great the Delfonics also kill this one unbelievable song 😢

[@katrinamoore1221]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! Not too many people can remember nor appreciate the REAL Michael Jackson .

[@mcclendonreport]

..and the Motown sound.

[@urmom777]

Uh. Wym real MJ.

[@lieschenm1069]

The adult Michael was not REAL?

[@idonteperfect6943]

@@mcclendonreport I just feel most people unless you grew up in the 70s just prefer 80s pop compared to 70s pop and disco sound wise it’s a real acquired taste in music not many vibe with

[@mcclendonreport]

@@idonteperfect6943 The J5 wasn't disco. And what the Jackson 5 had over later young artists was real live talent. They sang their own harmony and Jermaine and Tito played live in their world tours. I witnessed this first hand. No extra background singers, no grown-man guitarists, no choreographed extra dancers. Just 5 kids with two sidemen (Johnny and Roderick) producing all of that live sound. Some of us appreciate that.

[@nellienell9746]

The greatest child star ever

[@jonathanduquec.8167]

He didn't want to be a child star.

[@mjmoonwalkedits5782]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@milanm573]

More like the greatest music talent and star ever

[@aliyourbrother1]

so glad i grew up with Rhythm and Blues/Soul music. So much love. Instead of today's 'nigga nigga bitch bitch bs."

[@elenaofavalormoanadisneypr6893]

Exactly 💯

[@RockyAllPurpose]

J5 was sooo ahead of the game

[@billyhollister8768]

RockyALLpurpose, well said, the JACKSON 5, NOT JUST MICHAEL JACKSON. reading most of these people's comments on Jackson 5 songs, you'd think Micheal Jackson was doing everything all by himself. Um, what about his brothers? What about those super bad musicians? The production? The arrangements? Jackson 5 songs are not Michael Jackson songs as a SOLO artist.

[@thanddi]

@@billyhollister8768 YES. They get compared to the DeBarges, but to me there is absolutely no comparison. TEAM JACKSON all the way.

[@elenaofavalormoanadisneypr6893]

Same goes The Syvlers

[@Someia009]

Omg I have never heard the full song Wth it's so glorious

[@HeavenBound1]

I had this album when I was 10 in 1970... great childhood memories!

[@jackhutchinson753]

I had this album in 1971 when I was 9 and when I heard this song the other day, I started bawling like a baby... it's such a beautiful song and can't believe that it's been 50 years since I last heard it. I sure miss the old days.😭

[@Bentom86]

It is terrible to waste this space on anyone who would dare to choose "dislike" for this clip, but it's a free country for ignorant ones too I guess. I am so grateful & thankful to be a kid of the 70s and to listen to this brilliant song with the same love for it as back then. Those amazing voices, the driving force of The Funk Bros, and also that flute near the end. I wish I knew who's excellent idea is was to include it there, but it definitely captures the sound of that time in music. J-5 forever!!!!!

[@altonjones3259]

Now I know why I like that Missy Elliot song Sockit To Me. It was sampled from this J5 classic. Along with the melody that was also used by Lauren Hill. Great music never dies...it just keeps getting reborn. A work of art is what this is...J5

[@dfreeman120]

Killer version with an epic bass line by James Jamerson !!!

[@Tinkerbell2754]

Ready Or Not, (Here I Come) by the Jackson 5 is really an awesome song with lyrics of a promise that I hope will come true... I used to listen to this song at my grandmother's house and it holds a lot of memories for me. Tears...I have to go to Miami for her funeral this coming Saturday. Nothing will ever be the same.

[@secludedsnail3424]

The songs actually by the delfonics, I think it’s easy to confuse who made the original because there’s just so many songs with the same name

[@joycepatrick]

Nobody believed I met them in Gary Indiana, my auntie lived right down the street from them. Jermaine was my favorite.

[@philboggan3659]

One thing growin up we had that 2 days kids cant say is we had the jackson five...they really were special always givin sum natural high vibes 2 the world...with micheal and jermaine. Leadin...these boys..were. Pop royalty

[@niecielask9542]

@Joyce Patrick My mom did too. She has pics with The Jackson 5 and Ms. Jackson. She was such a big fan Joe Jackson picked her up in a limo while in Kansas City, Missouri to go to their concert. She is still proud to this day to show her pictures with them.

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

My uncle went to high school with rebbie. My dad was too young to go to school with them and they moved to California too quickly. I visit their house sometimes

[@colonelrobertsjr.7882]

@@OnlyMichaelJackson Is their old home a museum or is it occupied?

[@OnlyMichaelJackson]

@@colonelrobertsjr.7882 Yeah more like a museum, the last time I went there. I think they keep the house clean and repair it every now and then. You can't go in there or anything though.

[@markeybaker819]

Best version of this song period!

[@drock6966]

Come on Markey let's not get beside ourselves 🙂 Michael and his brothers did a great job with Ready Or Not. But no version and I repeat NO version tops the original version of this song sang by The Delfonics.

[@Kemet3.0]

@@drock6966 That's right, Michael didn't sing it better than the original or the Stylistics version of "People Make The World Go Round" and "La-La (Means I Love You)" However, "Who's Lovin You" , I Hear A Symphony,"Rockin' Robin", and one of my favorite a Supreme song... Michael Jackson - Love Is Here and Now You're Gone. He killed it or match the original on both of the Supreme songs.

[@drock6966]

@@Kemet3.0 I agree!! ESPECIALLY the Jackson 5's version of "Who's Loving You". Even Smokey said that song no longer belonged to him Mike sang it so good 🙂

[@omgman107]

Man why does this song make me sad...I used to listen to the Jackson 5 and Michael everyday and now I never do anymore and have been listening to Kpop now specifically BTS or GOT7 and seventeen....I’m even a trainee waiting for a label to pick me so I practice everyday and it’s all kpop and now coming back to this it makes me so hurt it reminds me of how I used to be...with an Afro and learning Michaels moves and where he got his inspiration it was amazing but I put it all to rest now I’m 19 and I have to say thank you Jackson 5 you guys always were there with your music for me during 3rd grade to 12th grade now the scary adulthood starts thank you for being there when I’d have my bad days you gave me life. Goodnight

[@misterb7070]

Young Michael was the game, he sounded “cross over” and “pop” without trying to. That made virtually the J5 and MJ catalogs universally appealing. You can play nearly any selection at any time and not offend anyone

[@guilopesbh]

😎✌

[@charlesdrake1993]

Those songs were composed by William Hart ( Lead singer of The Delfonics ). And Thom Bell.

[@SpartanAbell]

Charles Drake yuup

[@Brian_tim]

Thom Bell is a legend. Composed a number of hits for the Stylistics

[@destinyswopes3397]

I can't get enough of this song! I have it on repeat so much that I could sing this in my sleep.

[@adriannewilliams9435]

destiny swopes Iam thinking of making this my ring tone

[@Biscayroad1503]

Jermaine was KILLING that bass

[@oli-qn4ge]

He was not playing..

[@maxamil]

seeing as how he killed it, that would seem to follow. but yeah, not Jermaine, mang.

[@5star64]

Motown studio musicians played on all of the J5 studio recordings. That’s not Jermaine on Bass.

[@mrlij6534]

Michael's voice is out of this world, lets us also appreciate Tito's bass guitar work on the song, he is an under-appreciated bass man, masterful

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@bobbyhenderson1987]

Jermaine played Bass Tito was rhythm

[@mrlij6534]

@@bobbyhenderson1987 you are right.

[@olijadu]

Jermaine on that bass though, his bass skills are so underappreciated

[@ai5ha1]

Awesome version. I've noticed that Jackson five song many of The Delfonics classic hit songs and they sung it just as well as them.. Great job MJ #RIP

[@perryphillips2919]

Jackie and Tito were big fans of The Delfonics so it’d made since that they would cover their music

[@spattzliyah2.0]

Best version of ready or not!

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@robertvelez8485]

Motown was thinking of releasing this song as a hit but the J5 loved the Delfonics so much that they politely told Motown to not do it!

[@michaelsingleton9849]

The Delfonics song this song long before J5 come along

[@bigt5699]

@@michaelsingleton9849 i think that was robert velez point. Although i doubt J-5 had any say in which songs were released as singles i think he meant they loved the dephonics original version

[@thomford3386]

True!@@michaelsingleton9849

[@Ladysugarshaft]

You never found me Michael. I was waiting.😢 No worries, I still ❤ you!

[@clarakirkendoll6370]

Love it, what s talented little kid. His brother's sound great on this track too.

[@devondrickjeffers1258]

I think Michael Jackson might have an honorary spot on my 'Top 5 MCs' list. I swear I heard like three or four samples for CLASSIC rap songs in the space of two and a half minutes. MIND BLOWING.

[@mcclendonreport]

@Mario856 - Because today's artists are clueless.

[@wordygrrl]

Wow! Beautiful job of putting this together and perfect song choice. I haven't heard this one in a long time. Brought back a lot of good memories. Thank you!!

[@anju4226]

Nice relaxing J5 music....for when you want to chill with the J5 sound, but not really in the mood for any "Amazing No.1 Hit" excitement.

[@dbrown9495]

Pure soul!!

[@guilopesbh]

😎✌

[@Tinkerbell2754]

I am ready! The porch light is on especially for you, Michael! I am waiting with welcoming loving arms open wide!

[@hitomusic]

He is among the greatest of the greatest ballad singers the world will ever see.

[@spattzliyah2.0]

the best actually he is the king

[@vizualedit0r481]

Now we have people like MattyB and Jacob Satorious to make covers as kids, but how was it when a kid like Michael Jackson sang covers? Also alot of haters?

[@clevelandfreeman7708]

luv this version the best behind the delfonics

[@komoru]

I dig these deeper cuts rather than some of the over played songs

[@michaeldepalma1826]

missing him!!!

[@caseyligon8991]

Classic that makes me think of J5 at their peak of success, influence and the magical aura that surrounding them and that time period!

[@olijadu]

Yeah dont ever compare Prince To Michael Jackson again. Mike is just on another level that will never be met. Greatest Child star of all time. greatest entertainer that ever lived

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@emmettk]

*COVER DONOR: "Ready Or Not", by The Delfonics (1968)*

[@amohammed9058]

***** we all know who the original is by just enjoy it

[@amohammed9058]

***** we all know who the original is by just enjoy it

[@emmettk]

a mohammed You are speaking for yourself, not everyone else. ... "Just enjoy it."

[@amohammed9058]

KalimbaKid you and your comment its stupid. I would think we would all enjoy it

[@emmettk]

a mohammed If my original comment that you responded to is factual (which it is), it is therefore, not "stupid". However, what IS "stupid" is starting an argument over something upon which we both agree. Grow up.

[@jayleemsantos2611]

They could sing any song

[@kat64470]

His voice is so pristine here. Luv the brothers too, Excellent

[@tin3zenit]

nice song with this young Michale's voice ! Love it

[@rkeriadavis790]

Young Michael's voice ❤❤❤

[@eracism09]

When young people sang WITHOUT autotune!

[@daotha1729]

2019 May10th HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MAMA WE LOVE YOU WE MISS YOU MS BRENDA ROSS ST.LOUIS MO 1-18-60 7-26-13

[@sistervluv3556]

I never knew they had also recorded this.The original is the classic sung by the Delphonics of Philly.

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@paulclark8647]

Unbelievable this track by the Jackson 5 was pretty good everyone knows the Delfonics also kill this song 🎵 wow wow 😢😢this is what I am talking about come on now there nothing like it 😊

[@nkululekotyatya2776]

The Jackson 5 comes far, and i give praise to the person who is behind the groups success and his soul rest in peace including his son's Michael. The mark that they have musical is mark able and will be in existence for a long time.

[@missayawk]

Smokey Robinson ( who has seen every RELEVANT performer) says Michael Jackson is the greatest performer he's ever seen.That includes James Brown, Sammy Davis Jr, The Nicholas Brothers you name them.

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍

[@perrymorrisjr]

I had a friend who knew Jackie Jackson, he's said so many times that Jackie's sex exploits are truly legendary! My friend has sinced passed but everytime I hear this song, I laugh and think about him talking about Jackie Jackson! He also told of Jackson either laughing or with a smile.

[@matthewdouglas9235]

God that bassline just keeps me ducking and grooving for days

[@Tinkerbell2754]

Wherever you are Michael I am waiting patiently for your return and please know that I love you and I am ready!

[@stephonduberry3064]

I was Joshua Reed when I heard it first, I like this version better. Fugees still did a great job

[@richellenurse3061]

I like this version as Well,

[@jaycedawkins8192]

Delfonics first tho

[@FHIPrincePeter]

This is equal to the Delfonic's version . A bit too close together I feel.

[@nvme2ok]

@awalker773 Amen!

[@kennethbeach8288]

that smile at 1:49

[@mocancer8485]

Look like your "YOUR BREATH STINK" lol 😂😂

[@TheAudivisioner]

Overall, the Jackson Five's THird album was one of their best. Not a bad song on this album.

[@MISSCOOLAH1]

Lyrics: Ready, get ready, yeah... [Chorus] Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna love you and make you love me [Verse 1] You can't run away (you can't run away) From this love I got, oh baby (you can't run away) Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah Anywhere you go (anywhere you go) My poor heart got to know, oh baby Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no [Chorus] Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna love you and make you love me [Verse 2] Anywhere you go (anywhere you go) My poor heart got to know, oh baby, hey baby You can't hide from my love, oh no, yeah yeah Ready, get ready Ready, get ready [Chorus] Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and keep you happy Ready or not, here I come you can't hide You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah Gonna find you and I'll make you happy Ready or not, here I come you can't hide I'm gonna find you now, yeah Gonna find you and I'll make you happy Anywhere you hide now, oh yeah, yeah

[@dmobile2go]

Yes I agree this is the best version. Michael, When you died a part of me died. I will be listening to and enjoying your music for the rest of my days. Thank you Brother. RIP Thanks for posting.

[@Crust2020]

Listen to the progression. The Delfonics, Jackson 5 and The Fugees

[@guilopesbh]

Good idea. Thanks for watching.

[@vicdieba]

Hands up if you come to this song by GTA V

[@gt1085]

So many memories off the old jams.

[@mrlij6534]

Jermaine didn't need to compete with Mike, can u hear those bass skills, that's some boss bass skills. Thats what's making the song kick so hard. Talk about underated, I think his bass playing abilities are overlooked

[@angelesmith854]

Thank you so much I am grateful to have heard this song! I just love these old song by the J5 double thanks!

[@braintrust1244]

Sings it great but it ain't their song just so we all know.

[@caroli_nnie]

Ready or Not (Here I Come) The Jackson 5 Gonna find you And keep you happy (Ready or not here I come) (You can't hide) Gonna love you And make you love me You can't run away (You can't run away) From this love I got, oh baby (You can't run away) Hey baby, 'cause I got a lot, yeah Anywhere you go My poor heart got to know, oh baby Hey baby, you can't hide from my love, oh no (Ready or not here I come) Gonna find you And keep you happy (Ready or not here I come) Gonna love you And make you love me Anywhere you go My poor heart got to know Oh baby, hey baby You can't hide from my love, oh no Yeah Ready, get ready Ready, get ready (Ready or not here I come) (You can't hide) Gonna find you And keep you happy You better come on, baby, oh yeah, oh yeah I'll make you happy I'm gonna find you now, yeah And I'll make you happy Anywhere you hide now Oh yeah, yeah

[@cherripaterson6066]

my idol of all time our age was 3 months apart. i love Michael and the Jacksons

[@kevintownsend3840]

i hear the Jackson 5 my heart gets happy and sad, happy because this was my childhood and sad because the world has changed so much.

[@perrymorrisjr]

You're right, growing up Motown living in Detroit was special; but think about, compared to today's music, you guys in the 80's and early 90's didn't have it too bad. Compare New Jack Swing to today's music. I still love the New Jack Swing! lol.

[@MooMooFutch]

The Ready Or Not you played was still not the original. The original is by The Jackson 5 and it’s called “Ready Or Not (Here I Come)” released in 1970

[@АлексЛелека-ф2в]

Класно співає майкл.вундеркінд

[@MsMerising]

I was born in the 1970's, too. Woo'ing became 'soft' with the advent of Hip-Hop, truth be told :/

[@MrEholtonjr]

The Way The Delfonics And The Jackson 5 Did It Was Very Good I Like It Better And The Way They did It I Was almost 13 When Their Third Album Came Out And It Was The Best Version Of Ready Or Not I Have Ever Heard Back Then Here I Am 55 Years Old And That Song Is Now Done By That Actress On Good Luck Charlie.Everytime I Good Song Comes Along Someone Come Along And Ruins It Is Bad Enough That The Fugees Did And Now This They Need To Get Good Songwriters And Leave The Songs By Artist of The 60's Be.

[@christopherredding5851]

Sounds way better than the delfonics , michael and jermaine made this song sound better.

[@guilopesbh]

😀✌

[@ginajones7596]

didn't know the fugee's sampled this!!! but michael is the best!!!

[@archivosxirtam]

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!

[@chuckyblack3578]

1st time hearing the Jackson 5 version of this. Didn't know they had one. J5 sings it best in my opinion

[@guilopesbh]

👍

[@awalker773]

I was born in 1970 but I wonder want it was like to be a teenager during this time. The music , afro, clothes and the bondness that black people shared. The music was about love and soul , wooing that girl not treating her with disrespect. It was so soulfoul.

[@wadehanks870]

Mike kilt this song

[@lidyvoitier9661]

Birdgit Mendler and The Flees just copied this beautiful song without any credit 🙄🙄🙄

[@therealrossy]

this song has been in my head for the past week had to come listen

[@anjelrenee79]

MICHAELS VOCALS ON THIS SONG ARE ESQUISITE... GREAT JOB ON THIS PRESENTATION ... ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE DELFONICS VERSION TOO ... DEBI

[@killerdancingqueen]

Wooow In bridgit mendler's Ready or not she said here i come too.

[@kinglion2675]

Tell me my love has got to strength to take it tell me what's wrong well make it !!! Absolute fire 🔥 and the back round with the Brothers were phenomenal that's the Motown Sound The Jackson 5 please believe me ❤

[@iloveyou75204]

0:08 Michael was so so cute then.

[@nostop4474]

seek 0:08*

[@brownin329]

He was always cute!

[@sgthjennings]

Love it

[@stephanieclements9648]

haha, youngstas I remember when this version came out on vinyl-ain't nuttin' like olskool jamz- may they live on forever. I also appreciate the original version done by the Delfonics. Their version has been sampled by other artists as well as The Fugees

[@rlcope45]

I was in my twenties during the 70s. It was indeed a great time to be black-afros, clothing styles,black films,black pride, the music,etc.I was a young high school teacher in North Carolina who had the greatest students in the world.When we went away from the afro style hairdo,it marked the beginning of our decline.

[@nellienell9746]

Omg love this version

[@julierobinson8173]

💖💖💖

[@marie_01s]

BRASIL

[@twanasia9]

Why is she even relevant on this video?

[@AshantiDfan4life]

I can't believe it has been 3 years today that our MJ passed. I love you Michael and you will ALWAYS be in my heart!

[@patmray1957]

Thanks for the memories...we till treasure them forever. I found the deeper cuts were just as great or better than the hit songs...play on

[@Tinkerbell2754]

I am sorry, my memories are very good and Magical! Grandmother enjoyed this song she would ask us to sing it for her, it was her favorite. She would call it that Hide and Seek song. :)

[@treyvoncreighton9814]

Wonderful song by the Jackson 5

[@guilopesbh]

😎✌

[@thechicagorambo4288]

Once Mike breathe's on it, its better than the original

[@guilopesbh]

😎👍