Michael Jackson - Grammy Awards 1988 | REACTION

[@Jazzymama]

Being a kid in the Michael Jackson era and witnessing his greatness was everything

[@ms.one-town901]

Amen sis. I totally agree! ♥️🖤🤎🤍

[@hannahmm5889]

🙌🏼 I still remember sitting around the tv with the family waiting for the next video/short film premiere on tv. The best!!

[@missgigip]

Yes so much..I’m so glad I grew up during the magic and height of MJ mania

[@jessicalynn8607]

Agreed!!! 👑👑👑👑

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Nothing but facts ♥️

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

He took us to church with this one. Awesome.

[@itsjustnaima]

They did him dirty that night. The best Grammy performance ever,no doubt.

[@kanewhare-paikea7316]

Yip I remember watching this, I thought he would win after that performance

[@kg7507]

You missed Prince standing and clapping for Michael in the audience. Rare to see him show love for MJ so openly, especially in the 80's when they were known as "rivals". Nice to see. RIP to both. ❤

[@kaliyadior]

if i’m not mistaken. weren’t they friends?

[@kg7507]

@@kaliyadior They weren't close friends but they would hang out whenever they ran into each other. They were more like acquaintances.

[@kaliyadior]

@@kg7507 i believe they were friends. prince cried for days when michael passed away. he defended michael about the allegations. prince and michael has met plenty of times on their own terms

[@kg7507]

@@kaliyadior So did Madonna and Michael didn't like her. He wasn't really friends with her either. He asked Prince to work with him plenty of times and Prince never did. I mean, Prince was a pretty competitive guy and a little rough around the edges to be around which are probably the reasons it never happened. He took shots at Michael like saying "I never had my nose done thats the other guy" in a song but he still did have sympathy for him and definitely respected him as an artist. I just wouldn't consider Prince a real friend of his like Liz Taylor was. Or Diana Ross. I think Prince might've really regretted never working with him at the end.

[@kaliyadior]

@@kg7507 definitely, i don’t consider prince one of his main friends. but prince was most definitely his friend in the 2000s and 90s

[@sweetkiss119]

Honey trust me the white folks weren’t pissed at all 🤣🤣🤣 they were in shock!!! Everyone loved micheal no matter what color you were.

[@magsbayou]

Very true but we have to acknowledge there is that special group in the US.

[@injailoutsoon1998]

The black man gota make a change.. The white man gota make a change!!

[@Mercury6_]

@@magsbayou nah michael jackson had a unique ability to appeal to everyone, on the whole entire planet

[@kaliyadior]

nah the white people were definitely mad, that’s why he didn’t win a single grammy that night

[@sweetkiss119]

@@kaliyadior sounds like you mad honey lol

[@jjsworld3307]

no one and I mean no one has ever and will ever again command a stage the way Michael did. Greatest entertainer we've ever had. Speaking of the 88 Grammy's, you should react to vocal perfection, Whitney's One Moment in Time, during the Grammys!

[@itsjustnaima]

Period

[@TheBoyBobo]

This is insanely fucking good, especially Man In The Mirror. Christ, we need that man back on earth.

[@itsjustnaima]

Omg yes:')

[@coldbilly7916]

Yes Take 69

[@tarundasniper]

@@coldbilly7916 😂

[@mtthaqueen6683]

There will be never be another MJ!!!

[@itsjustnaima]

Period

[@itsmenala9087]

Yep

[@mashaunatraywick9507]

"That man, that maynah! That man, that maynah" Mike got happy up on that stage. Aint nothing wrong with letting God come through you. Old Andre Crouch was there backing him up too. God rest both of their beautiful souls. Very good reaction!

[@leah6849]

No one will ever do it like Mj ever again. Smooth af in every way. Looking like an absolute babe at the same time.

[@itsjustnaima]

Period lol

[@BeatrizMatias]

They snubbed him so bad that night, this performance was basically his way of reminding them who they were dealing with 🙌🏽🙌🏽👑🔥 2:04 That is Tatiana, this was before the incident 😂

[@chuckles1972]

As I tell everyone he was not snubbed that night.The cut off for the Grammy awards is August 31 of the following year so August 31 of 1987 his album Bad was released in September he had one song out before that date which was ( I can't stop loving you)which was a duet. Bad, The way you make me feel and Man in the mirror weren't till later in the year so he did not qualify. Man in the Mirror was band new at this time.

[@Milkers777]

@@chuckles1972 He was snubbed fuck THE SCAMMYS stop tryna compermise and rewrite history smh👑💯

[@chuckles1972]

@@Milkers777 Don't get mad at me because you can't understand the facts.

[@kaliyadior]

@@chuckles1972 but he was nominated...

[@nunyabiznes6243]

@@chuckles1972 how come he was nominated for album of the year if he didn't make the cut? 🙄

[@Olly_2024_]

Truly THE GOAT (Seriously though, Michael was so overpowered. Nearly every song is an instant hit, and Thriller is still the best selling album of all-time, globally)

[@christinalwilliams8076]

A lot of MJ's foot work comes from his tap dance skills which a lot of people don't know about. He could tap dance. If you watch variety shows he did it when he was young you'll see it!

[@henrycogo3013]

Only The King could turn the Grammy Awards platform into an epic church session with a real message! Everyone Jump To Your Feet!

[@kaliyadior]

and mariah

[@henrycogo3013]

@@kaliyadior Right?!? Thanks for the reminder girl!

[@BohemianBerean]

The man that assists MJ back on his feet is famed gospel musician and composer Andrae Crouch, who’s choir is in the background.

[@katg7965]

On Keep the Faith too. I love the nod to James Brown, where he 'checks'that Michael is ok lol.

[@tiffanya268]

This give me chills . Noone go take the 👑 place

[@wendyfagundez4689]

Siedah Garrett wrote ‘Man in the mirror’ and Michael put his talents to make it alive. This is my favourite live version of this song from him. By the way Siedah was his back vocal singer through out his tours , she replaced Sheryl Crow . Just a personal opinion was the best change he made.

[@aishanicole3447]

She wrote Man in the Mirror inspired by him, so essentially the song is talking about Michael. That was always his Motto “ If you wanna make the world a better place you have to take a look at yourself and make a change” She was really close to him obviously, they worked together and everything, they were really good friends. She turned his motto into a song.

[@sugarbaby547]

I believe she also sang Don't Look any further with Dennis Edwards of the Temptations....

[@Kim-ss5bb]

To see him go from this to how he was treated before he died broke my heart and still does, There are programs about how he pretended to be a good man it gets me angry just let the man rest, Even in death they won't leave him alone

[@QuinceyG]

Growing up in this ERA was the best. Mike was not to be messed with lol!

[@malissayork8296]

he will always be the king of pop long live the king

[@gigibrown3064]

Jack Nobody Can Ever Replace Michael He was A Genius ! Still Miss Him Today !!

[@chelsea7126-f5b]

ONE OF MY FAVE PERFORMANCES EVER 😭🙏🏽

[@lindylu8203]

I’m with you...😭

[@Blackskye211]

I miss Michael so much 😭. I’m glad the younger generation is still keeping his music alive.

[@Blue-hq4fo]

NOBODY CAN TOUCH MICHAEL JACKSON, AND I MEAN NOOOOBODY!!!!!!!!!! GOAT! LEGEND! ICON! SUPERSTAR!

[@amiepatia]

Man in the mirror is a masterpiece. There will never be anyone like this man 👌

[@itsjustnaima]

Period

[@joshuaa9342]

I think I remember an interview with the background singer who went to check on Mike saying that he did so because he really thought he hurt himself. He said he was spinning and falling to his knees so hard that the BG singers could hear it over the performance and audience. He was scared Mike had busted his knee getting caught up in the performance, which he’d done before

[@carter3369]

His 30th anniversary concert is one of if not THE greatest concert of all time

[@Frank123B]

Not true, MJ was not in good shape at that time...

[@Milkers777]

@@Frank123B STFU! MJ was able to perform in that concert he killed it its def one of his best just like all of his performances so go away with that negativity pussy LONG LIVE THE KING OF MUSIC FOREVER!!!!👑💯

[@Frank123B]

@@Milkers777 Why you so hyped up? I'm simply disagreeing with your statement, I've seen better performances from him that's all periodt...

[@itsjustnaima]

@@Frank123B Michael killed this with 43 like no one else.

[@Frank123B]

@@itsjustnaima 👌

[@tylerhackner9731]

MJ is the GOAT 🐐 always

[@nataliejakacic2272]

you can see prince applauding at the end!! the closest we will ever get to a filmed interaction between the two of them

[@jcms1980]

Gives me chills. This song is so moving. I would say more touching than John Lennon’s Imagine

[@ervicito77]

The more I see Michael perform, the more I miss him. He's sooooo smooth and on point in this memorable performance. ♥️🎵

[@jasminelucas743]

The real man

[@latoyahenson]

I love me some Michael 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@davionna9594]

Do "You can't win" from the wiz THAT THANG FYE ESPECIALLY WHEN HE HIT THAT LOW ASS NOTE AT THE END.. my man had the best vocals versatile 😙OMG you easily had one of my favorite male voices, so much aggression yet softness 🥰

[@katg7965]

Omg that low vocal at the end of You Can't Win, I thought I was the only one who mentioned that lol. Greatest voice.

[@davionna9594]

@@katg7965 Noooo you're not aloneee i knowwwww it was so immaculate LOVE HIM

[@katg7965]

@@davionna9594 He's the love of my life.

[@davionna9594]

@@katg7965 MINE TOOO OMGGGG😭😭

[@jcms1980]

There will never be a performer like Mike

[@micahbff]

The choir that is singing behind MJ is the Andre Crouch Choir..they sang background on a lot of his inspirational songs

[@jewel77jewel14]

Still the best Grammy performance EVER.

[@mjlives5428]

Dude...Your talking through the best part when he goes from Acopella to full beast mode..that was the best transition ever!

[@gymeni]

Michael was “in the spirit” that night. You have to know the black “choich” to completely understand. ☺️

[@nelumsooriampola]

This is the most iconic Grammy performance of all time, he put his heart and soul to this song as many of his songs, seidah Garrett wrote this song and did backup singing as well, saidah was a very good friend to Michael, thank you jack for reacting to this beautiful and iconic song and performance. 🙏❤👍✌🦋🌻

[@jarrylfo]

Yes! More Jackson related videos pls. Janet - 1987 Grammys, Let's Wait A While, Nasty The Jacksons- Even Though You're gone, Find Me A Girl, Things I Do For You, & Walk Right Now

[@lelle1068]

This Man in The Mirror performance was my FAVORITE of his among so many performances of his. Chills

[@brianna7810]

His legacy is just unmatched. Literally the greatest of all time ❤️

[@dancingwheels8494]

Despite such an amazing performance, he was basically shut out of the awards. In the audience, you could see him looking devastated, on the verge of tears. He wasn’t used to losing, and didn’t know how after being raised to win. It was so embarrassing that after his record breaking Grammy wins. I think it was done on purpose to punish him. The Grammys in 84 literally turned into the Michael Jackson awards. Like seriously, Michael was even hAving his family come up. AND, also I’m sure they didn’t want this black mAn to keep ascending. So yeah, he was robbed. But I think it humbled him and made him work even harder b

[@natedeanmaan2]

The white man's gotta make a change The black man's gotta make a change I heard that myself and he's not wrong, especially in today's time. Michael really did want peace between everyone.

[@dahna4822]

MJ 🥰🥰🥰

[@BambiMJJ]

The dance step you've mentioned is called spinwalk. He evolved Moonwalk to different forms like "sidewalk", "stepwalk", "spinwalk" and years before his death there was rumors about new form called Icewalk. Unfortunately we never had a chance to see it.

[@Mtc0nqr3r]

The lady in the mini dress(Siedah Garrett) wrote this song for Michael. She's also singing along with him. Outstanding! One of the best Grammy performances ever.

[@susie9706]

Always appreciate when you react to Michael! Thank you!

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

The Greatest Entertainer EVER!!! saw this when I was a child on TV back then.....a moving performance!!!

[@charliemaebrown]

Michael Jackson will always be my fav entertainer periodt! Loved your reaction...

[@cyserro14]

Finally more Michael Jackson!

[@jalonahughes4755]

I'm been waiting on Michael Jackson Elizabeth I love you performance

[@Michael-ls4zc]

Def react to Michael Jackson live performance shake your body from Yokohama

[@mariadorosarioleal8244]

When the King tells you to stand up... You STAND UP! Michael Jackson did efectevly change the world to a better place 💖👑🙏

[@xaulmando]

This is my favorite song from him!

[@flutterpolitely]

So glad you finally reacted to this performance. Michael took us to church, god dammit !🙏🏻 Tell me, what other artist -WHAT ORHER ARTIST, puts this much into their performance or singing? I’ve seen this performance so many times and it never fails to give me chills. “Yes Sir” he’s a legend! 👍🏻🤗

[@Milkers777]

One of my All Time Favorite MJ Award Show Performances Long Live The King Of Music Forever!🤩😌🙌🏽👑💙💕🌟

[@itsjustnaima]

Peeeriod

[@clmhK5]

In my experience when Michael is live his voice is the same as it is on the radio

[@cammiesplace924]

More Michael Beat it Billie Jean Speed Demon Black or White Blood on the Dance Floor Privacy

[@wrzel]

Arguably the best Grammy performance ever 🐐🐐

[@craigblakes5499]

The greatest entertainer of all time...so fortunate to have grown up with his music..from Motown 25 to this to his passing.. and i hear ya on the performance deal...but...this is Michael lol....he went off on this performance..had to let them know he was still the King of Pop

[@Teeyah2]

One of my favorite performances. I remember being glued to the tv. Believe it or not, I still have it on VHS😀

[@Amira_em]

FINALLY JACK THANK YOUUUUUUUU 🥰🔥❤️

[@Allencartercomix]

I always loved that bluesy acapella intro to "The way you make me Feel."

[@jakegargiulo5101]

YEESSSSS, YOU'VE FINALLY REACTED TO THIS!! His best performance ever, this is all I need in my life.

[@martina6638]

Yes finally an MJ reaction , i missed these !!! Waiting for your reaction to the Bad short film

[@TheLilly]

His BVs were singing some parts. He was not lip syncing.

[@aishanicole3447]

This is my favorite performance of Man in the Mirror. He took everyone to church, he was feeling it😍❤️

[@charissemodeste6489]

In agreement with everything you said about his performances. Back then we had STARS, who were PROFESSIONAL and DEDICATED to their craft in order to give you a SHOW!! That's why we still talk about them and we'll never forget them.

[@RodrigoMJ32]

THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER THAT EVER LIVED SO MISSUNDERSTOOD AND SO MANY BETRAYED HIS TRUST.....

[@dkrom]

Great performance at height of his popularity - 1984-92

[@upclose22]

Aww, so beautiful.... Almost cried... So glad I was around for this live performance!!!! Michael Jackson-love ya.... He poured his heart out in this song.

[@rachel-hb4xj]

I remember watching this when I was 17 way back in 1988.. Love it! Bravo

[@MsCaribeana]

He did say in an interview he got his talent from God....Imitated but never duplicated....Forever King 👑 The World misses You Michael ♥️ #MJForever

[@carolinabajardo1364]

I love mj forever please more mj

[@safi4588]

Finally Michael Jackson 🤩🤩

[@MsLuvmusic81]

This Grammys was in New York I think because I saw Mayor Koch in the audience behind Cyndi Lauper and her wild blond hair; saw jody watley in there too; little Richard

[@larrydavis5630]

I saw him in person at a concert which was in a small theater in Chicago Illinois back in the 80s. He gave the BEST PERFORMANCE of all the other artists that I seen live bar none! (Madonna, Boys 11 Men, New Edition just to name a few I've been able to see live)

[@oukthykurdii]

I LOVE YOU MY KING!!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@Valencia-ud2sd]

Micheal had a pitch perfect voice...he never needed to lip sync...watch the video of him singing a cappella...Long live The King! Always alive in our hearts.RIP❤️

[@kaliyadior]

you NEED to react to 2000 watts

[@gerardshorts4906]

I feel so blessed to see all the great artist of alltime throughout their careers mike,prince,teddy,luther,teena,Aretha,etc.So sorry kids u only get to enjoy the songs and videos seeing them when they were alive was a treat.

[@JessicaRodriguez-xm7rp]

I Love Michael Jackson 💕😍

[@coldbilly7916]

Long Live tha KING!!!!

[@auberry.43]

🔥🔥🔥I'm a huge fan of michael🔥🔥🔥

[@seanmcclanahan9366]

This was before he performed his 3 shows in NYC (BAD Tour).

[@mjsgurl5282]

This is one of my fav performances of all time ...😭😭 Soooo goood 👏✨✨

[@saadashraf1293]

10:00 black man gotta make a change the white man gotta make a change

[@kingofpop488]

Michael Is the GREATEST PERFORMER OF ALL times!!!👑👑👑#Michaelisthegreatest

[@aishanicole3447]

Siedha Garrett wrote Man in the Mirror inspired by him, so essentially the song is talking about Michael. That was always his Motto “ If you wanna make the world a better place you have to take a look at yourself and make a change” She was really close to him obviously, they worked together and everything, they were really good friends too. She turned his motto into a song. Even though he didn’t write it, to me he still has credit of the lyrics in my opinion because it’s his motto and the song was inspired by the extraordinary humanitarian he always was.

[@expertz]

jack can you react “unbreakable”, “don’t walk away”, or “whatever happens” next in the invincible album? really underrated songs

[@enzatamburro4250]

👏👏👏👏👏👏clap it up for Mike. There will never be another MJ. Thanks 🙏🏻 Jack for this.

[@vaninafogar7753]

"For All Time"....please is wonderful!!!

[@cb67rd]

Michael will FOREVER be the GOAT!!!

[@DawnElicia]

Just discovered your channel. I was going to recommend this. One of his best performances.

[@crystalhowardsgirls4874]

Michael was Having Spiritual Experience Right in Front Us of All.

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

See there is a back up singer who is singing on the same key as Michael. She helped with the song Man in the Mirror and her voice sounds like his so when he needed to sing something else she would sing his part but most of that song he was singing live.

[@hauminthang9222]

One of the most epic performance by the King himself

[@nicholasgrandfield8168]

I will never forget april 2021. That was my month and year.

[@Darkprince1977]

His not lip syncing the three backing singers are supporting him...