Michael Jackson-I Got The Feelin 1968

From the Motown audition in 1968. Great performance of this James Brown funk classic.

[@RickyNardella]

This Michael kid is gonna make it big someday.

[@jessicagray51]

Ricky Nardella he already did lol

[@eirik22]

jessicagray51 dear god, jessica...

[@AdvocateSpirit]

looooool i love it

[@rock6831]

Yeah, but hell lied ahead, so so so sad. I cry over him often.

[@deionrobinson7341]

Ricky Nardella Ha XD

[@AoMProContent]

Mike wasn't going back to Gary Indiana.

[@JJ-oi9yh]

AoMProContent Word...Mike was like Im Getting My Fam Out the Hood Tonight

[@5103jerry]

datz far sure

[@alyssajones4368]

@@JJ-oi9yh lol for real though

[@alyssajones4368]

Lol nope

[@bettymillz3178]

LMAO this comment made me scream

[@Purple1984Rain]

Michael is only about 10 here and even at this tender age you could see how insanely gifted he was. His movement and rhythm is all instinctual. He just feels the beat. It's quite mesmerizing to watch a young dancing genius in the making.

[@StevieStitches]

Shane Anthony He was 9 then.

[@ShawnNouns]

Shane Anthony gifted and getting punished is totally different thing.... Micheal Jackson don't have real childhood life, they pretty much perform their whole life when they were kids to adults ...that's the reason why Micheal Jackson is so perfect in his own way...so to be honest with y'all I feel so sorry for him more then anything else...=\

[@AfricanThinker86]

+Shawn Nouns In that case they all should have been as good as Michael at dancing. Marlon was beaten more than mike and still couldn't dance (especially at this stage). BTW, Mike came in late so he wasn't even part of the group in the beginning.

[@turbonbc]

+Shane Anthony The oldest and wisest of souls he was.

[@rock6831]

I don't think it's fair for all that happened in his life, it's just so sad. If only his dream had come true. I cry over him often.

[@BUDOKAIultimate3]

Ive seen lots of James Brown footage and to see MJ do James moves THAT well at THAT age....INCREDIBLE!!

[@kurtadams3021]

Yes indeed

[@wonderwoman8920]

I’m always blown away!

[@drjd2real]

I could of sworn that there was a clearer recording of this audition?

[@kouldnt]

@@drjd2real you must be talking about in the movie that was made the Michael Jackson American Dream

[@drjd2real]

@@kouldnt nope

[@Citiofgods]

he really studied James brown night and day

[@DarrellKeith_]

back when there wasn’t Wifi, internet, phones and computers.Only non On-Demand Television. Ambitious kid.

[@trevormorris2779]

Can't measure that level of talent. Damn

[@spesfloret]

TRUE.

[@anonymously_me1803]

FACTS!

[@1ranjeeves21]

don't think MJ was of this world

[@laminage]

Smokey Robinson sometimes wondered if he was reincarnated. He couldn't believe that someone so young could be so talented.

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

laminage I use to listen to him everyday since I was born and copied all his moves to bad I didn't follow through in my teens years. But I can still cank out thriller and Billie jean

[@ilovethe90skidd68]

He Was whatchu mean??

[@earnestinecole3553]

Nawww me either....

[@ilovethe90skidd68]

Earnestine Cole What??

[@JeremyForest]

This footage where history was made. Little Michael Jackson at the age of 9 performing James Brown's 'I Got The Feelin.' People knew that he was destined to be a superstar. God bless you Michael! You gave not only Black culture, but people all over the world a chance to dream big.

[@judylmb8254]

I took master voice building lessons. I can tell you, you cannot teach this kind of talent, it is impossible. This was a gift that will not be replicated again. MJ truly the king.

[@terryjackson2214]

No i can dance but not like that it was just in him. We just seen him at 9 but he was doing these moves at five.

[@The7thLtr]

To be in that room...

[@dorangrant4385]

The7thLtr facts!

[@nubiandoll7]

The7thLtr just witnessed history

[@Peecotarr]

Michael glides like oil is on his shoes. Natural talent!!!

[@eph_loves_80s74]

Peeco Tarr Yeah

[@premesupreme713]

Peeco Tarr loll amen

[@julsc2106]

The best to ever do it sis

[@barneystolemycar1684]

Yes sir he made the James brown slide 10 times better

[@iamking7134]

And oil DONT WORK Cuz I tried it ! Lmao

[@Moonbae510]

Long live the greatest entertainer to ever live ❤

[@kooldawg]

Not just that but greatest artist

[@lcmemphis]

Dam....he did that spin his whole life. It's incredible to see him so young and he still is more polished that most performers today. This guy just HAD IT. Great post

[@toriluvblige09]

okay he was like he contained the souls of all the great entertainers who preceded him within him

[@twista0312]

Yep sho did sis, your so right! I got the feelin, baby

[@lumpyloks]

Seriously, if there's evidence of reincarnation, MJ is it. Cuz it's unthinkable for a child to be that good.

[@tremainejyles8243]

When u got father like jo jackson with his work ethic and discipline u can't help but be good.

[@rufinokibanzatekassala5110]

Young African Genius Born in the USA, Michael Joseph Jackson was just something else

[@MrEOM41]

This kid moves with so much soul 😌🔥

[@jerbojones]

It's amazing how Mike had those moves down like that at such a young age! That's even going it without VCR or KZbin to be able to keep watching the moves over and over to study them. God given talent there!!

[@montraviongarrett1405]

How tf did he do it then bro that's crazy asf

[@livefree1111]

Before there was Usher, Chris Brown, Neyo. Actually not sure if I can compare. His voice and those moves are FIRE. He had so much soul for a little boy. But don't forget to attribute James Brown, Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.

[@Melanie-le6mw]

They knew he was gonna be a star!

[@AmonQuick_]

Summer Goodlow they just didn’t know how big of a star

[@dexxxhunt]

They probably needed a forklift to pick up Barry Gordy's jaw from off of the floor once the music stopped,and anyone else from the Motown camp that was in that room that day.Wish I could of seen their dumbstruck reactions to the God giving talent they were watching.

[@nitevibe9886]

Hahahaha

[@dteg32]

And the school thing also. A lot for a kid school and being a top act

[@gabgiftedchronicles7243]

I stg ...yessssss I was like wait he already knew he was gonna sign him...but he had to let him finish.......omg

[@Seriousthing13]

I recall them saying Berry Gordy wasn't there and they sent this video to him of Michael

[@Wallace4461]

Arguably his greatest performance!! WOW!!

[@Bigeazy87]

He changed the history of his family and music itself in 3 minutes.

[@noway1635]

Can't stop watching this video. MJ's dance moves are so smooth.

[@icfent]

James browns moves lol give the top dog credit

[@jesschamp7132]

How many 10 year olds do you know that can move like this? He was a gift from God he was and will be the greatest entertainer of all time. There will never be another Michael Jackson. 10 years old and he has you watching his every move you can see where the influence of watching his idol James Brown had on his dancing. Simply amazing a genius at 10.

[@derpydogz0259]

Jess Champ many:/

[@aman4092]

True

[@kamelryke31]

Maybe who can dance like him, but dance and sing at the same time with such talent, man this is rare...He was brilliant !

[@AbuAdamFr]

my sister is 10 and she can almost sing as this good but she cant dance like that. and i said ALMOST sing as good

[@jazz3398]

Amen to that 💞

[@julismar100]

amaziiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing, i am so proud of him for using his God given talents and sharing them with us......his true fans will never forget him .... Long live Michael Jackson

[@sparkleinyoureyes8259]

Everybody could see even then the gift these kids had ... the way little Michael glided across the floor !! Who knew what was yet to come for all the Jackson kids !! 💞❤️💞

[@davinehill3448]

Such a pleasure to watch. I've been a HUGE fan since I was 10 years old. I'm 43 now, and Michael still and always will be THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER IN THE WORLD to me!! Music/dancing was in his blood. You only have to look at this clip to see proof of that. #KingOfPop

[@spesfloret]

Precisely !!!

[@roseuj]

Mike gives me the goosebumps!!! So magnificent as a child. What pride, for the parents!

[@Streetwalker216]

Wish there was a high quality version available. Greatness.

[@spesfloret]

Greatness is right !!!

[@calebmoore7002]

@Xtronic formers hence him saying he wished😐

[@DesDior1]

@Xtronic formers the way technology works one day there will be 😭

[@teew3986]

Yes, he’s killing the moves but do y’all hear the voice?! The power in that voice!!!

[@dretibbs1990]

That footwork is Legendary...Legend has it that the floor is still smoking til this day.

[@axelandstuefreed]

His talent is off the charts. At age 9 or 10? Are you kidding me? Really extraordinary.

[@thefatlazycat838]

9-year-old Michael had more talent than these adult singers of today’s music. It’s incredible!

[@imaniwalker4975]

This is gold! I wish it was more clear. I’ve seen parts of this clip, but never the whole clip. Michael really breaks it down in the end with his dancing. He came to slay that day and the rest is history.

[@ThePassionOfTheMarc]

One is born with that kind of soul. You can't buy it and a young Michael Jackson had 100 times more soul than most adult singers on the radio today. Requiescat in Pace, King.

[@LinxAudio]

One can only but marvel at the talent of the greatest artist to walk the earth. Even at that young age he had James Bown's moves down to a tee (which is not easy by any means) MJ was a gift, and i'm honoured to have been around to have witnessed over 3 decades of his genius.

[@qwallace4832]

Don't really know why but this was so awesome, it made me cry. I love Michael Jackson though.

[@ronniem3592]

Michael was way smoother than James Brown--His moves were fluid like water. I liked James Brown. But, Michael would've out danced him hands-down

[@T33roy007]

i wouldnt go that far u have to see james in his prime he was way faster and slicker

[@XavierLeeds]

king sid Nobody's faster than Michael Jackson on the bad tour in 1988

[@T33roy007]

Michael was faster on the victory tourbut if you see James Brown Tami performance it's way faster

[@XavierLeeds]

Compare wanna be startin something on the victory tour to the bad tour. Bad tour def faster. On the victory tour he held back cause he didn't wanna outshine his brothers.

[@hepdrip]

king sid I would say James brown in his prime was the best.

[@Giselle_Glam594]

A YOUNG KING, WAS INSPIRED BY ANOTHER KING...HE WAS LIL JAMES BROWN🔥🔥🔥🔥 DAMN! J.B. & M.J.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rochey1010]

WOW Look at that child prodigy Genius go 0.0 "Babay Babay Babay" *Busts some James Brown* He's so Fascinating..And there will never be Another Talent like him...They can all try but the Crown is Staying put.

[@Angel2WIN]

To all of today's musical artists: Sit down Shut up And take notes from this 9 year old. Just WOW!

[@Zenssei]

I want to go back in time and tell MJ that hes gonna be The best singer on earth when hell grow up

[@gamingtec101]

+Flasher XMan then he might get cocky and fail :(

[@Zenssei]

+GamingTec101 Why?

[@Flippie123]

Certainly not the best singer. He was the best dancer.

[@barrackdovahkhiin3394]

probably just tell him he's gonna influence a lot of artist . became an icon and the king of pop

[@Sarah-vi3nw]

+peetjemuilwijk Wtf?! I haven't heard anything like his voice. It's a classic and it's original. Most singers usually sound similar to one or more other singers. It has so much character. It is the best, but it's not the only best.

[@SimpleeKomplex]

Had I been a music executive at the time and came across this video, I would've sold a vital organ to sign this kid. Kidney, lung, left ventricle of the heart, spleen, you name it!

[@psk_pjd]

Wow... he's the best and the closest one to imitate James Brown from head to toe... and that age... AMAZING...

[@anonymous37383]

I can only imagine what was the audience's reaction in that room. Jaw dropping would be the least to describe what I would've reacted if I was there. The BEGINNING of the GOAT

[@BravoJr1987]

To this day I don’t think people really understand the magnitude of this footage and what we’re seeing. It’s literally the beginning of the GOAT, to see him move and sing like that, u can tell kids today, but they gotta see it for themselves. RIP King 😢🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Rambunctious216]

I can't imagine what the crowd was thinking watching this live. Jaw dropping!

[@Vylkeer]

One of the earliest MJ performances, at only 10 years old! Wondering if there's a clip from 1963 when he got started, at 5 years old. That would be amazing to watch!

[@natkam451]

Simply a genius. God given talent like Mozart, there is no question about it. In fact, if you read bios of both, u will see how similar Michael life was to Mozart's life - both were insanely gifted and had brutal father who saw ''golden child'' & pushed for success, but the same time caused great pain and tragedy in the end. As they say, the greatest talent somehow must be balanced with great flaws, demons & drama.

[@Seriousthing13]

Somebody needs to refurbish this video so it can be clearer. This is a piece of gold. Rest MJ&Mr. Brown💔

[@YDKTV]

you can just see from his swagger here that he was meant to be a performer. the greatest who ever did it! RIP Mike

[@redjdw3panthers]

Mj was a beast

[@bobthesponge321]

Michael proves that there's no limit to human talent or capacity. People say you can't blame today's young artists for getting messed up because they're young! oh pish posh come on look at MICHAEL! he's like 9 and he's all baby baby babayy! lol but then again we can all only strive to be even 1/100th of what Michael was. HE'S LIKE ARTIST OF THE CENTURY, MAN. ONCE IN A LIFETIME TALENT! plus he's just so adorable.

[@Abdurazz]

...and this is when there were no videotapes, DVDs or rewind buttons...so he HAD 2 pick up those moves whenever he could catch James on TV or perhaps live. Mike.....one of the BADDEST brothers ever....

[@Talynn0725]

We will never see another audition tape this good from anyone so young ever again! Just pure, natural talent. He came out of Katherines womb with those abilities! Damn! Miss u MJ!

[@akturksener123]

History in the making! R.I.P King of Pop :(

[@-BigIi-]

I find that black people, say *eg* British\American, of that period, even way earlier, and through the 70s, 80s, 90s... demonstrated a very special connection to a powerfully soulful beat, and their response to it in dance was often something special, not easily replicated.

[@MJJinga]

Little Mike amazing......!

[@ylvette]

You can't look at this and NOT smile. I had a "say cheese" smile the entire video. Michael Jackson was born with IT and only God provides IT. He was indeed a Boy Wonder. Thank you God for sharing Michael Jackson with us. Thank you Michael for sharing your God given artistry with us. Long Live The King Of PoP!!!!! Merry Christmas Everyone.

[@debbiehauser560]

Go little Michael. Gives me goose bumps every time I watch. One of our greatest performances, as far as I'm concerned.

[@djp6140]

Young MJ was an extraordinarily talented kid.

[@makenart]

Yessir, Baby MJ was gettin' his LIFE up in that Audition, he stole the show. We just witnessed the "King of Entertainment" in the making right here y'all. This lil boy had the "Godfather" James Brown moves DOWN Pat! And to go along with that he had them Silky Smooth Vocals, and that Exceptional Stage Presence! Michael was just the Total Package..I'm so PROUD to say that that's my HERO right there. I Miss you Tremendously Michael Jackson

[@mrsmjackson1]

What a precious creature of love Michael Jackson is. I will miss this baby boy until the day I die and beyond. Thanks to James Brown for his courage to be himself. Michael was smart enough to borrow from his best moves and make it his own. He's brilliant.

[@NewChannel9000]

Who would have known that this little boy (a VERY young Michael Jackson), seen in this audition Video for Motown, would eventually record the biggest-selling album of ALL time? Today's so-called "artists" - as adults - are nowhere near as GOOD at what they do now, as Michael was earlier in his career, starting in his childhood.

[@j1008h]

Mike was soooo smooth on this, how could he NOT get it. WOW!! Mike felt the music in his body..look at those feet moves, just like James and Jackie and that voice.. MEGA SUPERSTAR IN THE MAKING!

[@butterclip]

Effortless split at 2:20

[@Djlullaby22]

I wish he did that more often! But I guess he needed his trademark :D

[@rsuave109]

Michael was born with it. You can't teach moves like that to a kid so young.

[@butterflywatching34]

3:00 those moves damn his were flying with the sound of the music and his own voice.

[@masterj4777]

Nothing but pure Raw talent 👏👏👏👏👏✨✨✨⭐⭐ There is only one 🙏

[@cookielove8174]

WHAT A GOD GIVEN TALENT he couldnt hide it if he tried lol.... when i could just about walk, i walked to the tv to "dance" to MJ BAD 🙏☝🌌

[@xkxoxo14]

omg how can you not love michael jackson?!?!?! you can see where his swag originated!

[@caldrumr]

One of those times you wish they had HD back then. If any videos deserve to be rendered in 1080p and high-quality surround, this is certainly one of them! Absolutely astounding.

[@yultome]

To think this child would be come the Greatest Artist of All Time. A musical prophet indeed

[@iloveyou75204]

I never seen James Brown dance this good. MJ was better than James Brown. MJ always studied the Greats and became better.

[@getobys]

Check out James' TAMI show where he performed at a high rate for 18 minutes. No comparison. Michael was BAD; James was the original for his generation! Mike killed it on this, no doubt, but KZbin James Brown and Jackie Wilson to see moves you've never seen before and since!!

[@iloveyou75204]

getobys Do you have a link, I would like to see it :)

[@getobys]

iloveyou75204 Here you go, James Brown Full TAMI performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5DNopuOg6tsbqM

[@iloveyou75204]

Michael was better. You keep right on dreaming and don't wake up.

[@El.gorila.oficial]

Watch James Brown's Night Train video and watch his feet as he dances

[@mrsmjackson1]

I think I read somewhere that he recalls seeing this audition. He must have been proud. Sooo precious. I would love to see his kids watch this. Can you imagine being a child of MJ? It would be better than living at Disneyland. Nothing could ever top it.

[@JRob594]

There's no words to describe how amazing MJ was even at 10 years old he was a brilliant performer RIP

[@TheChitown5]

The 1960's Soulful and funky MJ with the processed hair! He had JB's moves down including the camel walk with a little Boog a loo thrown in. Would have liked to see his footwork in this video. Wish he would have incorporated some of this in his later years.

[@marjannadjafi7562]

It is not normal,way beyond the ordinary thing about a child!He ...a genius!I can watch it over and over!never get enough of Michael ❣️and yes,I miss him hell alot❣️ Dec 2018

[@lanijah]

This is what you call having the whole package! You can always see the difference between being thought something or just pure talent. The way he moves and sings goose bumbs.

[@yasminroberts9841]

This is talent....no one alive can compare....

[@marilynbergemann6927]

Michael was the king from the start.

[@NDRAAA20]

Hard to find words to describe this. What must you have been thinking if you were in that room?? I can only attribute this to him being a gift. It’s just unfathomable for a child to have that ability - to sing like that but almost know what he’s singing as if he’s experienced it?! (Who’s loving you). We were incredibly lucky to have him when we did and tbh I don’t think we’ll see anything like him again.

[@Winnie-hq5hs]

This footage - bad video quality and all - is like watching something miraculous or holy. It's spellbinding. Already as a tiny boy he had the greatest talent within him. Impossible not to look at him❤❤❤

[@olusheyibanjo]

Michael was awesome even as a child.That's what you call natural talent

[@Bigeazy87]

The earth shifted in 3 minutes and was changed forever.

[@jahlyl76]

Once in a lifetime talent....

[@twentyone961]

who ever thought that little boy will become a legendary king one day?

[@mindshowbym.alhabili6126]

An observable proof of god's existence . Checkmate atheists .

[@anglarna1904]

@@MrTmont22 He ain't saying God blessed Michael more than the rest of us mate... We are seeing God in this video

[@kristuti1]

@@MrTmont22 but at first you have to be naturally gifted. You can work to some extent and become really successful, but Michael's success blew up beyond imagination to an iconic and legendary level. He could sing adult songs at a very young age as he lived through all these experiences himself (you can't teach that). He felt rythm and was a natural mover ( without any choreography) he said in his book Moonwalk that while they were filming The Wiz cast members had to learn choreography and he was able to dance after seeing steps for one time it was hard for others to keep up and they were annoyed of him. He had other attributes beside singing and dancing one of them is that he was an observer and great student he used to watch other performers backstage while his brothers were in the dressing room but he saw what they do, how the public reacted and he noticed that one of the singers brought hat and public already went wild because everybody knew what was going to happen next (we know he used that later) creating anticipation. While I was reading his book I just felt that he was like a sponge he noticed everything all the details. It's hard to say what would have happened if Joe hadn't pushed him and instilled an insane work ethic but that he was natural was obvious. Also, talent is not enough you need to choose the right people, know how to interact with employees, have a vision and take risky decisions, learn from mistakes, find a way to appeal on a global scale. Let's not forget he was also a businessman and his name was his brand. He managed to influence even with his fashion he created attributes that instantly connect them with him and were worldwide recognizable. He had a very strong stage presence and was really charismatic. There are so many things. I always wonder up to what point you can train yourself where is the bar. I also believe that if your parents discover your talents or you do it on your own and work on it you can achieve a lot but you have to shape your attitude as well it's a work in all areas. Talent doesn't work unless you do. There is a problem when you don't have clearly expressed talents hard to find.

[@beautifulibra]

Wow! Perfectly said! 100 percent

[@ercanbas]

we are all so blessed to be able to watch this.

[@SheRaSeven1]

destined for god status lol!!! wow!

[@earnestinecole3553]

You said that right!!!!!

[@holamoco]

@Dudebro13454 Bro He was a God.

[@holamoco]

@Dudebro13454 Bro A God.

[@holamoco]

@Dudebro13454 Bro You must be one dumb fuck if you seriously believe we mean it in a literally sense.

[@mrsmjackson1]

OMG I think he had more soul as a baby. Tooooo cute for words. Mama must have been so proud of her Baby, baby, baby. How darling is that strong voice of MJ??

[@200damary]

Fred Astaire is quoted saying, “Oh, God! That boy moves in a very exceptional way. That’s the greatest dancer of the century” and upon his death was further quoted saying, “I didn’t want to leave this world without knowing who my descendant was. Thank you Michael!”Happy b-day G.O.A.T

[@hervogue]

Never once did he stop moving. DAMN MJ. Born with talent .

[@izzy8246]

MJ was pure GENIUS.PURE FKN GENIUS look at that incredible talent.

[@SuperTruthful]

making of a genius.....master....one would change the world....may he rest in peace.

[@Mister_Jay_Tee]

He was feelin it. FEEELLLLIIINNNNN IT. Ho my man oh my.

[@khushbooyadav1827]

Watching this in 2020! Still in awe of my King 😍❤

[@wkka79]

When the Motown executives saw this performance they must of thought DAMN!! he was like a soul legend of yester years who had decided to go into the body of a little boy. It's just incredible I can't stop laughing at the genius of this young man!! R.I.P MJJ can't wait to see you in the after life holding it down with the angels.

[@lavenberry]

Michael dancing like in this way is way propelled the entire family into stardom. We would've never even heard of the Jacksons or the Jackson 5 if it weren't for this moment right here. This one video that changed everything. Amazing.

[@rtamarathompson2190]

Michael the best singer and dance in the world

[@lovelygoldensparrow]

Such vocal power at such a young age...wow. And the brothers were bomb on those instruments! Love it!