Michael Jackson - Aintree - 1988 - (Extremely Rare Footage)

A very rare news recording aired the day after the Michael Jackson concert, held in Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool on 11 September 1988. Enjoy!
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[@meggy219]

I remember this concert so well. Myself, cousins and Auntie ended up being stranded there due to the fact that we'd tried to sneak backstage, in the naive hope of catching a glimpse of MJ. Unfortunately, we only met with Security and Crew and so missed our coach home and ended up staying overnight at the local police station. What a showman!!! Worth the 36 hours of sleep deprivation, and lack of hearing for the next few days lol. The world has lost a true honourable gentle man xx

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

Oh honey, what a story. So sorry about the wait, but like you said, it was worth it I'll bet! XD

[@alprince1999]

LOL! love this

[@vlastaskubko]

Did he performed something from Beatles that day?

[@tobennyandbeyond]

@@vlastaskubko no

[@scjking2213]

@@vlastaskubko it was Greg Phillinganes(the keyboardist and musical director) who did a few of the beatles songs during the bad groove interlude

[@patriciapetit766]

I HATE what the MEDIA did to him. He was BULLIED and no one did NOTHING about it. This is so SAD. This taught me a lesson that I WILL remember for the rest of my life, The majority is NOT always right, even if u stand alone, stand. Micheal I MISS you. I know you got to be in Heaven because you did God work and didn't get recognized until your death

[@SrananKing]

Amen couldn't agree more! It's good to see people speaking the truth.

[@jcstides]

Sleeping I hate how you posted the same thing in every comment

[@soovi4522]

@Sleeping I bet you hate how he was proven innocent for each account as well, don't you

[@lilbape1733]

@Apulo Achumi your not a hater tho right? Just wanna make sure…

[@petrovdol]

Who cares what they called him. If you attended that concert you got your money's worth. He was amazing. My daughter was 13 in the April and I bought the ticket for her birthday present. He wasn't there until September and I worried that she would be disappointed. We ended up at the front but to one side of the stage. Michael used the whole of the stage so I had one very happy little girl! Kim Wilde was awful but he made up for it. Took us an hour to do the 20 min. walk home but we were very happy! Thank you, Michael, for a night we will never forget!

[@robertdraper5782]

This is a blast from the past I was never a big Michael Jackson fan but I got offered a ticket so went along for the spectacle, it turned out to be one of the best gigs I ever attended. We got there early and a bit hung over after seeing The Fields of the Nephillim at the Royal Court the night before and ending up in Planet X. We got in just after the gates opened so it was a long wait and the PA seemed to have How Soon is Now by the Smiths on a loop to a point where any time I hear the intro I think of Michael Jackson, Kim Wilde's support set came as a relief from the boredom of waiting and a chance for a sing along. Michael's stage presence and showmanship was awesome and his backing band were as tight a band as I've ever seen, their sound was really meaty with a bass end that felt like a punch in the chest, it was nice that he gave his keyboard player Greg Pillinganes a chance to showcase his cover of The Yellow Magic Orchestra's Behind the Mask. I don't know if it was part of the show but when the whole crowd sang the chorus to The Way You Make Me Feel seemed to briefly stop him in his tracks. His set was relentless, it was just hit after hit, a real crowd pleaser and well worth the money. The crowd size was supposed to be 125k but it was easily way more, I saw stewards on the gates taking ten and twenty pound notes instead of tickets as soon as the gates were open, they must have made a fortune and to be honest I can't blame them, I've done concert and festival security and it's not any fun or well paid. In spite of all the controversy surrounding Michael Jackson a few years later he was a truly gifted performer and the Aintree gig ranks up there with the very best I've seen and if an act was big in the last 40 years I've seen them.

[@djjayconley9621]

Remember standing outside the concert with my mum an everyone from our street whilst he was on and thinkin is this is the best thing ever!! I was only 9 at the time, knew the bad album off by heart. Played the tape over n over again for months b4 and after the concert. The man was a complete legend & way ahead of his time!!!!

[@thomasgrabowski2202]

I remember having bad on my cd player man. I loved that shit. I was so embarassed to play ANY Michael Jackson music after all those brutal allegations agents him. I still love him deep down. He is and always will be a legend in my eyes. ♥

[@mysticjen379]

Love the memories this created for all of us at the time. Even if mine only lasted a few seconds, it stayed with me 😀

[@nilllyyyyyy]

what the fuck is so 'wacko' about an amazing kind talented guy? all he ever did in his lifetime was help people and bring good music for us to listen to. he did nothing wrong to anyone and yet people are sitting there insulting him and bring nothing but disrespect and rumours upon him. poor guy he didnt deserve any of this!

[@CSWLoveMusic]

that my friend is called jealousy. pure jealousy

[@nilllyyyyyy]

i agree they were all jealous of him because they weren't and never will be anywhere near his level

[@nilllyyyyyy]

j

[@nilllyyyyyy]

DanteOfMJ

[@annlanders978]

+nilllyyyyyy And he was better than the Beatles and they sure didn't like that.

[@Edg5mx]

It's unbelievable the amount of ppl who gathered to see MJ the excitement MJ caused the admiration he inspired for his gifts as artist No other artist will ever have that magic

[@destinyswopes3397]

Thumbs down to the "Wako Jacko" name calling. He hated that name so much, and I wish people would put it to rest. It's mean and down right disrespectful.

[@naija6106]

@irishxxkelt first off all, what the hell is wrong with using a surrogate mother? And do you know how many celebrities that have pets like Tigers and lions? But nooo because Michael had a pet Chimp he was a "weirdo" + Michael was NOT a pedophile there are so many bullshit things in that shit "documentary" people these days believe everything smh

[@naija6106]

@Sleeping Your life must be awful you have spammed your shit all over this comment section, please get a life.

[@trillmier9723]

Nigerian Prince dude is a loser

[@AEpicHuman]

@@BBPalmer420So funny hahaha 😐

[@AW_77]

Profits from living the life of a high profile weirdo. Gets butthurt when people call him out on it. Precious

[@bryanheslin5155]

It is the only music concert I have ever been to.!! But boy what a show! If I never go another gig in my life I won't be bothered in the slightest! What an absolute unbelievable experience. And what an unbelievable talent the guy was. The music was simply" SUPERB ". What an unforgettable Superstar. Say what you want about him . The Man's music will be in my Heart forever!! Superstar 'Superstar' Superstar. 🌟🌟🌟. God rest his tortured soul.

[@user-ci5nc1rz7z]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mortthemoose]

When someone dies, you like to remember them how they were at a certain stage in their life.... this is my stage for Michael. I would have lived to see him in concert. I was almost the same age as him when he passed. I grew up with his music, and am still playing it!

[@zakkjamesjosephbates8374]

this concert was shot on film, i wish they'd release it on Blu-Ray.

[@jennieapplehead]

how i wish

[@cameronmcmenemy9856]

Id buy it if they realese it

[@raheem8948]

How do u kmow???

[@zakkjamesjosephbates8374]

@@raheem8948 revealed by David Powell, audio engineer for the Wembley concerts.

[@raheem8948]

@@zakkjamesjosephbates8374 sad the way u commented tha 6 yrs ago n it still hasnt came out😞

[@ladydivine8615]

I went to the Wembley concert in July and it was a memorable experience that has stayed with me for many years. Michael was definitely the king of Pop at that time and all who saw him could not forget the event and the memories that were created.The amazing thing about him was that it was a concert for all ,black white old young ,different musical allegiances but all united to see one man.

[@KiearraDScruggs]

I was so excited watching this and they heard the nerve to call him wacko jacko. What is wrong with these, people somethingI didn't expect to see in a video promoting him, which even they seem thrilled about. People! --_-- Girl with the curly hair "GORGEOUS!" She knows his heart, Girl with the Bad Hat "HE'S JUST WONDERFUL" Those people and all them there would not support the name calling, of soul a beautiful soul.

[@kylawalton8758]

H

[@lilianamendozahuby8895]

He is not wacko jacko. He is #MichaelJackson. The One and Only #KingOfKings #MJTHEGOAT

[@onceuonceu3266]

He is not Wacko Jacko. He is Michael Jackson .. and we love him !

[@elston3153]

He was wacko He tried to turn himself white, c'mon had a pet chimp and let kids sleep in his bed, nonce

[@Nikitajade08]

Wako Jacko isn't his name

[@Showtime6192009]

No he was not

[@DarkAntiCretin2012]

+HHS How so?

[@DarkAntiCretin2012]

+HHS The point was that Wacko Jacko. Even if someone has the opinion that he's wacko he still deserves to be called by his actual name. Everyone does. I don't know if he named Bubbles but people call animals eccentric names even more eccentric than Bubbles.

[@DarkAntiCretin2012]

+HHS I'm simply talking about his name. That was the original statement. His name is Michael Jackson. Weird is relative, subjective. Guess who grabbed his crotch before Michael? Bob Fosse. We're going to have to agree to disagree. I'm not trying to change your opinion. Just stating mine.

[@bongoman9578]

@Sleeping no

[@stephenroden7469]

I’ve still got the ticket, awesome concert!

[@janinegilbert788]

Same

[@user-ci5nc1rz7z]

Mr. Michael Joseph Jackson, know that you are in the hearts of millions of people, millions listen to your music every day! And you will never be forgotten.

[@colinmitchell1458]

Finding the car in the car park after the gig took us ages. Fan belt went on the way home and we got home (cheshire) at 4am!

[@angman]

+Colin Mitchell Im sure all of it even the car mishap made for awesome memories now my friend !

[@colinmitchell1458]

@@angman Apologies for late late reply but yes it was most certainly worth it!

[@CharlesBarjon]

dont call him wako jacko

[@bongoman9578]

@Sleeping hes not a molester

[@michaelbaby3322]

@Sleeping 😤

[@dlogs9710]

@Sleeping nah can't call him something he's not

[@ruthdmy0669]

@Sleeping he was proven innocent, do not ever call him like that

[@Seraphim7]

@Sleeping God Bless you 💓 Jesus Loves you

[@arliewaite9319]

He was amazing. What one person could fill stadiums for that many years?And supply that much money to people?

[@holymoses5590]

5:45 You're just another part of me.... LOVE IT!!

[@KhimyaJackson]

+Holy Moses I love that song. one of my favs.

[@rihannahcariaga1215]

He has a name its Michael Jackson king of pop

[@mysticjen379]

3:34 At some point in this song my grandmother’s front door opened on Whitefield Drive, and 9 year old me took the opportunity to run behind her and hear it for a few seconds, before I was ordered back inside by my mum! It’s always been my favourite song of his as well, so the timing couldn’t have been better! Big thanks to that random person who knocked, whoever they were 🤣 It’s really cool to see the other side of the stage lol.

[@r.joshuareynolds2449]

Did he really just say Wacko Jacko?

[@__PHIL__]

Yes he did. What a disrespectful asshole.

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

Yup.

[@amanipenny]

+Philip “Lucky 7” Stevens yeah

[@Ppomia]

Yes he said be caused he is wacko s....t himself. Michael was a wonderful man

[@annlanders978]

See they were already calling him "wacko jacko" in 1988 -- at the height of his fame. Unbelievable. The minute I heard that I switched to another video. Disgusting. They didn't deserve to have Michael there in Liverpool. In fact England didn't ever deserve him. I believe they never forgave him for being more talented and more successful than the Beatles and then for buying the Beatles Music Catalogue.

[@dorarouzi]

+ann landers I thought that wacko jacko thing had started during and after the '90s. I guess I was wrong.Michael was not so eccentric in the '80s.Why would they call him like that at that time?

[@annlanders978]

+Dora Jackson Personally I don't think Michael was ever so "eccentric". That's the media bullshit. Why would they call him that in the 80's? I just said it above. He was so damn talented and then he bought the Beatles Catalogue. A lot of people did not like that. It was okay for him to be a great singer and dancer but he shouldn't have thought he could go and become a genius business person and buy that Catalogue. I believe that is when the goal to bring him down began.

[@dorarouzi]

***** You have serious issues. I'm 35 and I can understand very well if someone is a pedophile. MJ was NOT a pedophile.

[@fingerlickinggoodness8648]

+ann landers im a michael jackson fan, but stfu about them calling him WAKO JACKO, the narrator was not even from Liverpool, im from liverpool and i find that idiot comment of urs very insulting, and fyi, the beatles have sold more records than michael jackson, Jackson just holds the titles for the biggest selling album. Liverpool is one of the most musical cities in the world, and it was a privilege for Michael himself to perform here as it was for people from liverpool to see him.

[@danielelliman9521]

+ann landers Michael was hugely appreciated in the UK, his record sales, chart domination and multiple concerts here are testimony to that, however the British media was extremely brutal, cutting and slanderous of him, no idea why in comparison to other countries but they still dig at his legacy today :/

[@esclad]

I was there; I remember you could smell the grass sweating because it was so packed. His support act was Kim Wilde & she was great too.

[@annlanders978]

esclad Since when did Michael Jackson have a "support act"???????

[@petrovdol]

No she wasn't! She couldn't carry a note in a bucket! They dragged her off mid song! I liked her right up until I heard her live. She was awful.

[@KingBabaJames]

esclad lucky u. he's my favorite artist. and unble to attend his concert b4 he died .

[@Tae301]

If I see that speaker I would punch him in the face for disrespecting the King of PoP

[@lornagillan5839]

Im very fortunate to have seen this amazing man twice At wembly and Aintree Special memories forever

[@RachelDeRosier010894]

Okay, that "Jack"hole reporter totally lost me at "Wacko Jacko," but Goddammit am I glad I continued watching it to see those brief glimpses of Michael performing. Oh, what I wouldn't give for a time-traveling Delorean. I swear to God, the man's bones were rubber! XD

[@lillykhange6300]

He isn't Wacko Jacko he's Michael Jackson The disrespect of this reporter SMH

[@kaytea5958]

My mum was there she was 15, everyone screamed their lungs out apparently mum just cried 😂 bless

[@hedricksmith1542]

His Name Is Michael Jackson. MR JACKSON if you wanna be nasty

[@noway1635]

I get so angry when they call him Wacko Jacko. He has a perfectly lovely name. MJ rules.

[@annlanders978]

Reporters -- JEALOUS.

[@user-kp5kt5es5l]

Besides his background stories, he is one of the few artists who have moved the wold.

[@angelawise8070]

Yay we love Michael Jackson here listen to his beloved song pop world fan incredible

[@reenagarcia8830]

If Wacko means sexy, oozing with charm & charisma, super talented, genius musician/artist then yeah he's such a Wacko!!! Even I can't believe this guy is from this planet. Amazing man!

[@noway1635]

MJ is so handsome. His dance moves are unbelievable. His voice is terrific. MJ for ever.

[@sandsintaufer]

He’s not wacko jacko. He is the Michael Jackson!

[@nina87733]

I object to him being called Wacko Jacko when Aintree was honoured that he finished the Europe leg of his tour there. . Odd when there was a tickets sell-out and the whole report was very upbeat as him being a huge superstar with fans beside themselves, fainting and in shock. £200,000 of souvenirs sold and 2million tickets sold! The tour earned him £2 million. I do not understand.

[@annlanders978]

Nina Hamilton All you have to understand is that jealousy and racism is a very bad combination and I believe that is why the media always tried to diminish his talents and minimize his success.

[@skullyfresh8720]

Nina Hamilton whats there to understand? Thats white people for you! Always trying to bring a black man down

[@soovi4522]

@Sleeping When will you idiots acknowledge the fact he was proven innocent?

[@ravendebonaire3297]

@Sleeping that is a very libalous statement to make! He did absolutely nothing inappropriate towards any child! Get your facts right before you end up in court!

[@RandomDave]

Pathetic journalism to say "Wacko Jacko". Completely disrespectful. A man who gave so much to charity and they call him "wacko".

[@megjohnson6784]

6:06 - 6:10 ohhhh myyyyy goodnessssss!!! *faints!!*

[@KhimyaJackson]

+MJJ MOONWALKER I like your pic!

[@jinny8744]

+MJJ MOONWALKER Yes. They are gorgeous, All gorgeous about MJ. I know your nickname. you posted Dangeous album review?

[@nina87733]

Thank you very much. Yes I know. It does seem, in life if you try to do good, there are always ignorant people, who will do you down, and Michael was no different. I am always amazed how he did all that, so much, with health issues, the media, and more maybe, stressful in the extreme. God bless his soul.

[@wayneduke5144]

Michael is one of the most popular star 🌟

[@MichaelJacksonVideos260]

Not calling him by his real name is disrespectful and unprofessional

[@77moonwalker77]

Wacko Jacko? excuse me....

[@topcat-cv8wg]

Thanks for the upload!👍

[@LEON5KI]

Thank you. I should have muted out the ignorant comments made by the reporter so that people would simply enjoy this without focusing on the negative. Never mind. I was at this concert. It was phenomenal! Michael had fireworks at the very end because it was the last concert of his European tour. He said, "Goodnight Liverpool. I love you." moments before the fireworks started. My partner (at the time) and I also bumped into, Sheryl Crow, Jon Clark and Don Boyette (after the show) in the McDoanlds in Ranelagh St, Liverpool. I think they were staying in Adelphi Hotel at L3 5UL. Michael was staying in the Atlantic Tower Hotel at L3 9RE and had booked an entire floor! Long story short, the world will forever be a darker place without him in it.

[@ZinedinePrime]

Wow amazing story, ur sooo lucky...and also thanks for the upload so that more people can get a taste of what that incredible event must have been like and what an amazing human being Michael Jackson was :)

[@EyesOnLegs]

I still have my glow in the dark wristband from this concert, it doesn't glow anymore, i might sue the Jackson estate for 40billion...

[@UrbanDinosaurs]

dude @ 2:28 looks like KanYe but sounds like Michael lol.

[@samanthacarter2254]

UrbanDinosaurs so true lmao

[@goo83]

UrbanDinosaurs had the same smile too. almost like he could've been a relative.

[@asboukcomfortable1670]

When Jackson was at his peak! UK 🇬🇧

[@SWalkerBryant]

Just the best, ya know, a phenomenal performer and a great man.

[@jenngibbs7455]

i was there! was my very first concert :D

[@ZinedinePrime]

Wow, lucky!

[@jenngibbs7455]

:)

[@ZinedinePrime]

Jenny Mcdade How was it?

[@jenngibbs7455]

out of this world!

[@ZinedinePrime]

Jenny Mcdade Which songs did he sing?

[@jiajialegg1220]

omg he is not "wako jacko", he is angel

[@jewelscorbin]

God! Even when he's coming for something awesome and everyone's sooooo excited...they just have to take a jab at him!

[@MrJohnhigham72]

My sister and I were at that concert (I was 16). Lifelong memories from that day

[@GhostvaperYT]

i was there aged 12 awsome now I NEVER goto concerts as no one can live up to this. i just get dissapointed.

[@vegasjill21]

Oh wow! Thanks LEON5KI for the great memories!! I so remember when MJ made his 'comeback'. And dang he did it in such a BIG way. Such a difference from his "Off the Wall' days back in 79(ish) Yea...those were the good ol days. My bf and I went to Disney Land just to see "Captain EO". That was so amazing and Michael was so friggin HOTT!! (We're the same age so it's ok. :) Yea...great memories.....

[@nirvanafan500]

Wako jacko, wow. They are making a big deal about mental health nowadays and you can see Michael was literally bullied by the media which lead him to shut himself from it when he could.

[@McKamikazeHighlander]

I was at that concert with my family

[@christiancuniah8411]

The King.

[@clare297]

Fantastic, thank you!! I was 13 when I was there, near the back. What memories....... :-)

[@sen5908]

I was there, still got my ticket, got payed the next day to clean up all the mess, took me mother loads of unused pepsi stuff which the vendors had left !!

[@TheRhueismHDChannel2]

have been 6 years for this!

[@MrButtons23]

Wacko jacko??? Who the hell is this guy Micheal is the king and nobody can be like him ever

[@deniseroberts3176]

Brilliant lucky to see it 👍

[@kingkenny334]

I was there :) Best gig I've ever been too.

[@user-ug5ij3nq1m]

Beautiful.. Thank you

[@gabrielaelena9512]

His name is Michael Jackson ok stupids Love you Michael Jackson❤❤❤❤❤

[@CiaraBack]

love u michael!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bianca.y.michaels]

This would have been such a great news report if he hadn't called Michael "Wacko Jacko". Shame on him!

[@leekeeboo]

Say his given name or don't address him at all. Smh. Then people wonder why he preferred to be around kids and animals 😑

[@valneo5341]

Oh, how I miss you, Michael. Everyday.

[@Ankka939]

This concert could be on film

[@Valentino4649]

I remeber going to this it was magical

[@kidda74]

i remember watching this show from the bank of the leeds to liverpool canal :) i was 14 lol :)

[@stdomingoblues1187]

Belter that

[@Angel28Blue]

6:06-6:10 best part!!!! ooohh goooddd..... *___*

[@daisydot5441]

I was there with hubby. Still got my ticket. ❤

[@richardupton3323]

oh they were the good old days. noone on the internet conpanies and people buying up all the tickets you had to stand in line for hours or get a ticket by post. Much fairer i think. I saw michael jackson in i think the early 90,s on his dangerous world tour at roundhay park in leeds and i havent seen to this day such pandamonium at a concert. i dont think we will ever see the likes of jackson again he was talented and worked all his life and gave his life to his music and his fans. when you went to see jackson live you got a show.

[@soblessed4766]

Love this! The only thing I would love to do, is slap that reporters face!!! Wacko Jacko, so disrespectful!!!! Thank you for the opportunity to see this!!

[@maryhelenvasquezluna6831]

Michael was a musical genius. Wacko Jacko is an insult, WTH !!

[@andysandroidiosgaming797]

I went there with my old grandad, he kept on saying hes going to put an air raid siren up to stop it because he doesnt like him and we ended up going down there outside the fence and he ended up loving it

[@debbiedonnellan6571]

I was there, it was a great concert

[@tonywilson4339]

gary spiers maori karate legend was the main security for the micheal jackson concert

[@Wonderouz]

smh he said planned for farewell tour in Europe & this was in '88....ironically!

[@johnf5921]

I was there and it was a great day.

[@Beny123]

The British media is one of the worst if not the worst . They shouldn’t even say Wako jako or even jako . It is rude to say the least . My God they can’t stand someone like Michael could rise to such fame and power. This is even true now .

[@deesplayworldtv]

4:22 beautiful voice.

[@globalcitizenn]

dejuanptv pretty girl too

[@daquavioushornswoggledilly1553]

Agree

[@dailyhunter3683]

BAD was,.......GOOOOD👍💯.

[@wrathchild68]

I was there! What a night.

[@YodaOnDMT]

Pepsi were never the same after they split with Michael.

[@alexgarcia1204]

How could that lady not be much of a fan

[@itatitat6079]

MJ King Forever ♥️♥️♥️

[@alecosound8902]

September the 11th!

[@leadasperity]

Sir. Michael Jackson too u .

[@bettinababy13]

Still the best!

[@AaronNazzy]

this is literally around the time michael talked about in his barbara walters interview in 1997, when the english tabloid created the name "wacko jacko", smh...

[@mcdonaldh56yahooca]

I agree, zillion percent- but its not just the tabloids - its also the announcers on the telly . I know when some one calls him that i'd like to smack it right off their faces...

[@chrisl9597]

I was there. Kenny Dalglish signed my programme.

[@bridgetlee7417]

His name is not Jackal his name is Michael Jackson