Michael Jackson 1983 interview with Diane Collins - FULL

This interview was done in late 1983, and broadcast in early '84 on radio stations around the world. Michael was 25.

[@breebree5926]

"Michael Jackson age 60 still on stage" I want to cry now 😣😣😣

[@drbabydoll755]

Bree Bree Yes! Also, when talking about he would've overdosed...hit me square in my heart!

[@Revoltac]

:(

[@Liyah.704]

I thought the same thing😢😭

[@Noutchka]

That just hurt.

[@Sonnaeliza]

Debi Deep For No Reason nb

[@user-zu5sp7wx2g]

This dude was wise way beyond his years.

[@BCreate2Dea]

Talk smart

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

Michael's voice is very pleasant he is very intelligent...

[@Hi.Shadow]

When she asked if he would still perform at age 60...that broke my heart. To know that he'll pass away at 50 yrs old. 😔

[@xxappleheadxx6181]

Ikr😭😭😭😭

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

God I miss my Archangel Michael.

[@chereenng430]

When the interviewer asked Michael Jackson aged 60 still on stage... oh god :'(

[@linnycrocus6023]

He seems so nerdy and passionate about learning about everything. God I've just fallen in love with him more.

[@tfny100]

Linny Crocus and that’s what I have read that he was like in person

[@gay4vivi294]

he was definitely nerdy his library at home had like 14,000 books

[@darylallmanful]

This dude was humble AF. Bless you Mikey.

[@coolgrandmasterdthestudent]

"Number one artist in the world" damn right

[@beccabuckley7552]

Forever

[@wendylynne5010]

I just like hearing his voice. Brings me comfort.

[@stayfly5870]

Triskele33 Love same here lol very humble and intelligent individual

[@dwmusic147]

He's so down to earth and he always remained humble. Love that in a artist.

[@tetracardenal]

Does not matter the interviewer. You do not come here to listen to the questions. We listen to what he had to say. To MJ. To his voice. His transparent inner self to realize every single time he open his mouth how calmed, wise and honest he would be and reply. How down to earth, kind and respectful. Values oriented and big hearted he really was. We know who he really was, nothing else matters. I learn something and get inspired by him even years after his passing.

[@LivinofftheWall]

+tetracardenal :) :) :) yes yes yes.

[@tetracardenal]

+LivinofftheWall There is no other way to see it ;)

[@tejasflow1317]

And talking about ego in that young age is highly matured. God just made him and sent!

[@deworelmo8324]

Beautiful words and so true

[@nizzystar]

"michael jackson, age 60, still on stage? michael: yes" me: cries eternally.

[@TheJazzplease]

age 60 on stage 😭😭😭. can I go back in time and save MJ. let me know he is loved not as performer only, but as a human being.

[@BenSchubert1995]

That's what *I* want to do!

[@Ritttaa10]

Take me with you!!! 😭😭😭

[@EnergyEsse]

Your comment is so sweet

[@azureangel8217]

I do have a time machine guys

[@chloekamara3835]

"To me a great melody will never become old " he was so right here we are 36 years later still jamming out to thriller

[@сиднипрескотт-щ3л]

Not only thriller, stop downplaying his other albums!

[@MJJIllseeyouinheaven]

She is so polite and actually respecting his privacy, wow, how calmly she replies "I won't bother you on that"

[@jennibenoit4067]

His voice is soooooooooooooooooooo soothing omg. I can have him as an app to help me fall asleep.

[@candyDander]

Totally agree.

[@LisaMDita]

I can't help but look at the "racist" comments below. You have to remember..this was in the 80s. Michael was braking racial barriers. When I was a white teen in the 80s we usually listened to white artists, MTV was all white artists, then came along Michael Jackson and boom it all changed. That is an amazing accomplishment at a time when this was unheard of. So put it into context and really think about the history of it all. Plus, It is NOT racist to point out people's differences. We are different, there are different races - I can't imagine a world where everyone was the same. She's being racial not racist. Racists is the express hate for another race or group.

[@swagsukeuchiha7599]

I dont see what the last few sentences have to do with the interview?

[@kskufan]

Swagsuke Uchiha it doesnt she was referring to some comments

[@tbeautifulmelodies9820]

Lisa Marie whites only & blacks only signs. Smfh!! Blacks had it bad!!!! Whites were so privileged because of their pale skin.

[@dreamingnihilist653]

Murada umm yeah i think she knows that, MTV was forced because of two reasons CBS wanted to play vids and second Micheal was becoming increasingly popular and was having heavy cross over to pop music. His literal popularity which sprung from his massive talent is what broke those barriers. Look at his Bad concert footage, thousands of european women screaming and fainting for MJ, this was new. He was a beautiful spirit.

[@bossteamentertainment6836]

She conducted a GREAT INTERVIEW. He did not give her mechanical answers as he was known to do. He was comfortable and her questions gave the respectable amount of push. I so enjoyed this. I have to move this up as my favorite Michael interview, even over Oprah, Barbara Walters & Steve Harvey.

[@Sjimbwow]

Yeah I love this one. Also try the Ebony Jet interview from 1987, I really liked that one too. Btw the Oprah interview was horrible. She was often rude and it was super obvious that her main agenda for that interview was to talk about his appearance and the rumors.

[@natashafawzi8405]

U should listen to Get Music! Michael sounded comfortable in that one too

[@glamourisbest]

The interview with Geraldo Riviera was good too

[@Milkers777]

He always spoke from his heart he never gave mechanical answers

[@excusablemarty4606]

I surely miss this guy. He was so humble. You do not find that kind of humility in most artists of nowadays. This reporter tried to limit Michael as a "black" artist but he went beyond that. Its unfortunate that the role of Peter Pan went to Robin Williams. It would have been nice to see him play the role of Peter Pan but certain things were not meant to be I guess.

[@soulsoup5967]

Excusable Marty Hey I actually liked that film as a child. Robin Williams was a comedic genius. R.I.P both these great entertainers.

[@dalila8633]

When he said he would be on stage at the age of 60 I cried ... I really miss Michael and I feel so sad thinking that some people didn't understand him ... He was a Genius. People are jealous by those who are better than them. People are scared by those who are 'different' from them. Instead I think that being different (in a positive way) is something special. And Michael is the most evident example of this. He inspires me and I'm so thankful to him ... I know that this is excatly what he wanted to do with his work❤

[@rasseldalgaard6171]

Michael was so intillegent, honest, humble, kind, sweet. His a genius... I really still not understand how can they accused him of horrible things... It seems like he had none any bad thoughts at all, he was so pure. Love you always MJ 🌹❤️

[@swoods7720]

When Michael was asked if he wanted to say anything to his fans …I knew what it would be and it was. “ Thank you and I love you” . That young man had a heart of gold and a humble spirit like I’ve NEVER seen before. Getting to know more about Michael apart from the harsh media portrayal has inspired me to be a more loving and compassionate person in my own life. So thank YOU Michael, thank you for loving us and showing love through your life’s example.

[@EnergyEsse]

Despite his fame he's still very humble and sweet. 😍

[@minadia7855]

He was so down to earth and humble it's almost unbelievable. The normal everyday people I know aren't even this humble and grounded. And his voice! It's so soothing. He can literally be reading off of a menu and I'd still listen. 😩❤️️

[@candyDander]

Yes! He has that calm, relaxing voice you could listen to for hours.

[@eunicemifima5183]

Wow good interview!

[@moneymaker3208]

He would be 60 this year :(

[@briannahandley1162]

I just love hearing that last part "This is Michael Jackson," I miss him so much😍😩!

[@Thomas___]

*_It's crazy how Michael towards the end of his life, he was very open to movie deals and planning to produce films. Even be in them. This shows that Michael saw what would come from a young age._*

[@drstew1]

He’s 24 years old at this point in his Career. And he’s the most famous and successful entertainer that has ever been. And he sounds so pure and humble . Creativity in its most purist and beautiful form. Then Evan Chandler, lit the fuse to infect MJ with poison that was in curable. This recording says so much about what Michael Jackson wanted out of life. Then 16 years later for me the saddest day I knew. R.I.P Michael Jackson.

[@nourishevolvethrive4164]

Infect a poison?

[@drstew1]

@@nourishevolvethrive4164 when one puts information into the media. About such things .you poisoning someone's name character . People believe what they read. Mob. Gang greed and money. The list gets longer. I've seen in community's someone says so an so did it, people go round throw bricks through the window .and it's the wrong house. Thats all media care about. Not the damage it does to peoples lives,a mate of mine was fired from his job, just because this woman was offended that he did’nt respond to her advances. He was gay .she didnt know .but again lies and the effects they have. Fortunately he sewed them and she was fired. But the nasty stuff he went through. That is poision ( not substance) but what poison does, it destroys…

[@LeLouvre634]

​@@nourishevolvethrive4164Evan Chandler said he wanted to destroy him and he succeeded with the most disgusting allegation.

[@chichichi998]

Love his voice, so calming.

[@candyDander]

I really enjoyed this interview. The questions were interesting and he seemed relaxed and expressive. His voice is really easy on the ears.

[@barnesfam]

Diane Collins sounds so strange in this interview, almost like a robot. Very, very strange.

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

She really does tho lmaooo

[@annakaliuzhna4478]

Your entire angelic beautiful soul is your contribution to the world! I love you so much 💖💖💖💖💖

[@Amariiiiie]

15:25 The real MJ. So humble. Priceless.

[@jacksonbutterfly2964]

I love Michael's speaking voice. Calm, and gentle

[@COOORES]

Im tearing up, "Michael Jackson age 60 still on stage"

[@yeahbutitsart]

I could listen to his voice all day. It's very shooting and i find it weird how i would listen to his off air interviews, for comfort whenever i overstressed myself.

[@NorthernGirl85]

Well, here Michael doesn't really regret about not having his childhood. He did have it, indeed. It was only later when people started wondering why he was still this childlike that he started to justify his actions. But in all honesty, he never needed to. Being like this, this child prodigy, this childlike icon and this musical genius was just his character, a part of who he was, and his childhood had little to do with him being like this.

[@NorthernGirl85]

I took that into account, you know, the fact that this was before the truth was told. I personally believe he would have remained a child at heart no matter what. First of all, it seems like every Jackson kid got beaten by Joe, but somehow no one made it to the top like he did and yet everybody turned out fine. I doubt even Janet would have been that successful if she didn't have Michael as her brother. Now, that means that Michael took it worst of all, even though he said that Jackie and Marlon got it way worse. Michael was way too sensitive because he was a genius, simple as that. Then again, we all know little Mozart was abused by his father, but somehow he never wanted to build neverlands. It has to do with personality. In my mind, Michael simply never got over what Joe did to him on a personal level, but not because he was revengeful, he was to always be this eternal child. Just because he was a genius. Just the way his mind functioned. Period.

[@destinywilliams4414]

he started complaining about a childhood around the age of 34-50.. what a weirdo

[@christapaul6002]

vCitizenOf TheWorld ö

[@dwainwilson6741]

+FedeRhodes So your implying that he bought all those adult films, just so he can share watching it with children under age for the pleasure? I don’t think he’s morbid like that. I don’t think he’s morbid AT ALL!!! I think he just probably enjoyed watching naked women in coitus just like any other normal straight man.

[@hassanbond1]

nemoran l

[@yolandapasco5710]

Michael Jackson is the epitomy of what GOD ALMIGHTY wants us to be LOVING ONE ANOTHER and MJ beautifully puts it in his life while he was here on earth and we all needs to be like him

[@TheSanoko]

this is such a nice interview. i could listen to him talk for hours.

[@7duohua]

Interviewer: "So are you saying, Michael Jackson aged 60 still on stage?" Mike " umm...yes" Little did we know... :'(

[@7duohua]

RARE ISH around 6.42, at the bottom of the page :)

[@larelami1388]

Michael Jackson was so true when he said even at 60years he will still be on stage, in 2009 at 50 years he came back on stage, rehearsing and directing. He was really a genius. He was murdered because he was unstoppable and unbreakable. The envy over him was too much and glaring. God has reward Michael Jackson with eternal rest in heaven. Am happy his place here on earth can never be irreplaceable. He is king of music, pop, disco, R&B ,all kinds of hit sounds, Michael Jackson is the king! I am happy he created and left a huge legacy and memories, am happy he fulfill his destiny and he built a huge magnificent empire. He is the lord of souls.

[@azza2467]

He's everything

[@shanni-leighboobear2471]

i know it was a long time that you wrote you thoughts you took the words out of my moth well said rip michael a true legend and thankyou for being you x

[@ENNVYY]

his voice 😍😍

[@marywilson6354]

Thank you whomever posted this Mj interview I remember taping this off the radio on a casset tape lol. I love hearing him talk. Miss him so very much.

[@jacquelineeaves631]

he was so humble. he never let the fame and money get to him.

[@crisgildagarcia993]

“Contributions to life, making people happy.” said MJ in the interview

[@eyesonliyah]

The fact Michael just turned 60 💔😞

[@chloekamara3835]

"Are you saying Michael Jackson aged 60 still on stage " this makes me want to cry little did they know he dies 10 years before

[@swoods7720]

MJ’s message for life. Thank you and I love you. He kept that message through everything. ✨

[@atirad8]

The one dislike has to be a hater for sure.

[@LoveOurTaekook]

Many new artists and not just artists, just young people generally hmmm I do not want to be unfair some of older generation too could listen to these words from Michael and learn, I am actually learning from him a lot, to be humble and carrying and nice to others should be our goal as then we get it back what better can be? How old was Michael here? 25? Very sensible man!!! Miss you Michael in many ways!!! :(

[@aasraaj4540]

Pure angel God's gift to us love you so much greatest ever 👑MJ👑 FOREVER

[@8QQ8]

A sweet innocent soul 💗 miss him dearly.

[@graciemacie13]

He's still got the same cute voice as he had when he was a kid 😂😍

[@crisgildagarcia993]

25 yo during this 1983 interview already a star. No 1 in the music industry

[@rouni5498]

Thanks!!! Thank you for taking the time to do this!!!!!

[@crisgildagarcia993]

Interviewer, Diane Collins, MJ spoke with passion. Talking himself out. His plans. Plan to be behind the cam later develop some talents.

[@evadream375]

Through this BEAUTIFUL invaluable document humanity can be able to realize that Michael is a PURE PRECIOUS HUMBLE SOULFUL HUMAN BEING GRATEFUL MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON SIR LOVE FROM GREECE TO YOU GRATEFUL FOR SHARING THIS INVALUABLE DOCUMENT CONTINUE LOVE FROM GREECE TO YOU

[@LD-wu4lc]

Jeez, it's so relieving to hear an interview without the interviewer being suspicious

[@breezybeauty2828]

Diane Collins sounds like a Siri 😂😂

[@Belientje100]

Breezy Beauty your comment made my day, thankyou 😂

[@tfny100]

At first I thought it was a man lol

[@jamsng]

I love this interview

[@i.n.c.productions4494]

Happy early birthday Michael ❤️❤️

[@Lookintoyourmirrorfirst]

@19:56 she asked about black or white concept and Michael gave the song "black or white"

[@galenjoyce8895]

"Michael Jackson, age 60......" The irony of that statement.

[@azucarmorena5000]

if he didnt have that talent i think he'd been married at 19 with a house full of kids working a regular 9-5. and then he'd come home and play video games like the average black man in america.

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

Same.

[@Universal035]

@azucarmorena5000 Who knows where Michael Jackson life would have been. His dad said he didn't Michael Jackson to running/hustling the streets. That's why he pushed him into show business at a young age & forced him not to have a childhood. But I kinda agree with your first comment. He'd still be a fun loving black father in his hometown Gary, Indiana which is a small city.

[@Universal035]

@azucarmorena5000 Who knows where Michael Jackson life would have been. His dad said he didn't Michael Jackson to running/hustling the streets. That's why he pushed him into show business at a young age & forced him not to have a childhood. But I kinda agree with your first comment. He'd still be a fun loving black father in his hometown Gary, Indiana which is a small city.

[@luxekook]

(Old comment but), he would probably have gone to college to become a teacher or professor, as he was clearly intelligent, then he probably would purchase a ranch and raise a family in it while painting in his free time.

[@heatsann4456]

Girl you ain’t never lied

[@princeatom6755]

the best privacy is to go within yourselve

[@Lookintoyourmirrorfirst]

Lovely interview.

[@craymay4766]

Diana Ross touched michaels "boa" hmmm 🤣

[@sujugasim753]

Cray May haha😂

[@tigergokrazy9877]

Dirty Diana 😂

[@yhasmanknight1908]

Thank you and I love you!! Oh how much that touched me. OMG I can't control myself after that. I love you, too Michael beary much!!

[@crisgildagarcia993]

1983-he told himself of aiming the top. Like in bill boards etc. hypnotizing self, whats in the concious nd subconcious mind, one getz.

[@كيمورا-ف4ص]

Michael Jackson age 60 still on stage Me: I wish 😔😔😔😔

[@jerrelljones9991]

Pretty good questions for 1983

[@ghanasoul]

THIS is how u interview a celebrity. Barbara Walters and Oprah should take lessons! The true MJ fans care about his MUSIC not bull crap. He kind of ate his words on the whole “ not losing anything in his childhood” cuz years later he went on and on bout his childhood being “taken from him”. This interview clearly shows why he was the best cuz he’s always searching for the new sound, the new dance step, the next thing. He busted his butt to achieve what he did. He earned it! RIP brotha. NO ONE will ever reach your heights. Thank u 4 Sharin your talent with the world.

[@HardyGirl66]

I'm a black woman, and I don't find this interview one bit racist. There are so many black artists who say that their music is for their people and it's a certain kind of music. You especially hear this among rap and hip hop artists, and some R&B artists as well. To me it sounds like the interviewer is just trying to get Michael's take on his own music and style. Asking questions about race doesn't make you a racist, it makes you curious. She said nothing derogatory, and she wan't trying to provoke Michael to defend himself. And perhaps she really wanted Michael to stress to the listening audience that his music is for everyone, which is a beautiful thing.

[@Devin-eg8ms]

Great interview

[@stacilucas4217]

Anyone else got your ear phones on, pretending hes talking to you onthe phone? 🙋‍♀️

[@Liyah.704]

Me!!

[@sincerelysheda2598]

Me too! 😊

[@clarakam3858]

Beautiful interview with a brautiful men 🥰🥰

[@larelami1388]

All Michael Jackson said here is true and he keep saying all he said here in many other interviews in his adult years up till his death. Michael Jackson is the most honest and pure soul that ever lived. He never changes his words and he never lived a fake life. May God bless and grant his soul eternal rest in heaven forever. The good people of this world misses you most Michael Jackson. We love you most!

[@BarshaBharadwaz]

At that time while giving this interview did he ever thought his life farther going to change so much? He never thought a huge storm was waiting ahead in the form of nasty media and tabloids to cut him into pieces and destroy him. Michael Jackson for me will always be remembered as one of the most humble, honest, kindess human being. He cared for animals, children, sick and poor people. Which celebrity today care about all these as much Michael Jackson did? Still people judge him, suspect him which is a huge shame! Despite of been vindicated in the eye of law he still remain culprit in the eyes of some sick idiotic people.

[@marywilson6354]

You was very respectful and nice the way she conducted that interview. I would like to see what her take on him now in wake of the trash about him out now

[@BenSchubert1995]

11:05 I wonder what Michael would have thought of for the force awakens and the last jedi?

[@plutoprincess777]

I miss him 😢

[@crisgildagarcia993]

To him, spirituality 1st. Animals nd dancing, children, composing his inspirations.

[@ivalinapasse2469]

He's Really Comfortable talking to her.

[@IfYouLetMeStay]

I’d like to see Michael at age 60.

[@hay_Z2021]

8:24 “loafin’” w word, 😆👍

[@taylorlastname]

FTR, MJ said he was comfortable with himself and content with being a black person. He needed make up to cover up his progressing, encompassing Vitiligo. In this interview, he is 25 years old in 83, but his voice here is like a blend of his kid voice and his adult voice. Late puberty?

[@barnesfam]

It wasn't late puberty. Michael went through puberty normally, just like everybody else. We saw him go through puberty. The high pitched voice he spoke with wasn't his real speaking voice. His real speaking voice was actually really deep.

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

barnesfam Michael always had a soft voice his voice wasn't that deep as he got older..

[@barnesfam]

Coily Autumn Several people who knew him have heard his real voice. One time Liza Minnelli said she called Michael one day and when he answered the phone, he answered in a very deep voice and she said, "Michael???". Then when he realized it was Liza he quickly went back to his high pitched voice. Even Lisa Marie said he spoke in a deep voice.

[@ohsnapitspat6270]

Michael had a soft voice he didn't have a deep voice...Lol He never had a voice like his brother Titos.

[@azucarmorena5000]

i've heard that he spoke in a higher voice to sound forever young. most misinterpreted this to mean he was trying to sound like a woman.

[@crisgildagarcia993]

The Legend, The Genius,The Master The Innovator in his craft, aiming fr Excellence. Healing the World, USA Africa.

[@crisgildagarcia993]

Thoughts always positive. Failure not an option. Learned on predetermined thoughts by parents.

[@heidihaltaufderheide8815]

Satan laid a trap for his pure clean soul... Curse that wicked devil.!

[@nomibe2911]

You can tell he became too famous when he wanted to make movies. It was going to be hard casting Michael in a movie at that time.

[@crisgildagarcia993]

MJ is a Very innovative person. Something diff., xtraordinary, thrive improving always. He loved magicals: diff ways to dress up, created Neverland nd planned fr Wonderland. New songs.

[@crisgildagarcia993]

Black nd white, non racist. Influenced by what he hears in composing. Composing is colorless. “Thank u nd i love u”, MJ

[@jessicamammoliti8894]

Omg d saying "age 60 still on stage... 😭

[@shantiguru5481]

Deligate voice mesmerizing

[@babimuzachannel1996]

He's 60 years old 😭😭😭

[@MaddieSchnitzel]

16:12 he's so humble

[@iCa11]

This interview was genuinely interested to do maybe

[@cranesinthesky1240]

the way he speaks reminds me of lady diana