Rebbie Jackson - Centipede

[@zenobia328]

I love how Michael wrote this song for his sister Rebbie. It fits her perfectly, she killed this! Go girl! 🔥

[@jarrentheonemartin2876]

Wrote, produced and sang background vocals. Amazing track!

[@nicolebrown1927]

Yessss! SHE THU DOWN!!!! That was my cuuut!!!!💙🎤🎶🎤💙

[@myishapryor1138]

Never knew

[@rrenika]

One of my favorite songs. Love this song!!

[@ElvarMasson]

You love HOW he wrote it ? How did he write it ?

[@rhondarostrickland4665]

This song had me moving some type of way. I'm 55 now and i'm still moving that way as i did when it came out. It's 2024 , who still movin? A completely talented family 💕 the Jackson's. Thank you Michael, you gave your Sis a forever remembered hit!

[@michelleroberts6597]

55 here, too, but this was NEVER my vibe at all.

[@gapechinursesmith5803]

53 and Dancing!❤😊​@@michelleroberts6597

[@alexandermarquis6197]

That's wassup

[@alexandermarquis6197]

​@michellerobwell why chine inerts6597 why chime in

[@PocketMarmo04]

​@@michelleroberts6597No one cares, Mickey. No one.

[@helenadair32]

That walk Rebbie had on this video is everything!!!!

[@balletdancernj6894]

Yes, it was. 👠👠

[@willahmena9149]

yes in those little pumps and all 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 that dress looks like some throwback on Fashion Nova🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cheenjoopearl]

@@willahmena9149 Ya'll ain't lying! I always thought that a video game should've been made of her in them pumps and dress with that walk going down a hallway; looking for a centipede to destroy with that lightning coming out of her hands. The beat jammin' in the background. You can choose a dress color...but I'd always choose that original red. Lol.

[@thekevinsamuelslegacy9092]

Lol yes indeed

[@melaninqueen111]

I know right 🙌🏾😂

[@thabigcohuna]

Rebbie was absolutely serving in this video

[@soulsister1976]

lol..yes she is

[@Ashante-x7b]

7🎉777 7 I took my last dose of levothyroxine. I took two even though my doctor hasn't called it in yet. Pray I'm on until they call in my medicine ​@@soulsister1976

[@Ashante-x7b]

Lov2 rebbbie

[@absentwig9492]

She literally ATE!!!! omg this much potential she has

[@RobertByrd-r2n]

Are you kidding me here miss rebbie Jackson she showed class style and sophisticated moves in her dancing she must have learned from her sister miss janet Jackson for sure if you ask me personally here the entire Jackson family including Michael Jackson and all of them should get a well deserved lifetime achievement award from MTV and vh-1 for sure it was them all that set the standards of what real music is meant to be for generations to come here on KZbin for sure also here may God watch over the Jackson family that's not here with us now and I know he protects them too major props to miss rebbie Jackson for this very well made video of centipede.

[@TheLeah2344]

The whole Jackson family is talented.

[@missmarcicolettle78]

TheLeah2344 yes they are

[@gwise8095]

Started with the father ..

[@M360-w6o]

RonTron and produced it

[@DaInfamousRo]

@@M360-w6o and sang background vocals

[@M360-w6o]

Matt Ro facts he’s the GOAT

[@calimango7926]

I never knew that a song about a centipede could go so hard.

[@DeeDee-828]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Woodruffwife]

Lol!

[@leelostickun5528]

It don't tho

[@calimango7926]

@@leelostickun5528 YOU don't.

[@notthefather3919]

Pun intended? 🤣

[@007mia7]

So rare when ALL of your children can sing, play instruments and/or dance.

[@misscleo378]

I don’t think ALL the Jackson’s have those talents, more like Joe forced it on them.

[@MusicnMovieFan725]

LaToya Jackson is probably the least talented Jackson, IMO.

[@kibrabnes4853]

@@MusicnMovieFan725 You know I felt the same way about her talent, until I watched her on the Masked Singer. Not knowing it was her, she revealed a side of her abilities I never thought she had compared to Michael and Janet. But, Latoya surprised me, she actually has more talent than people (myself included) give her.

[@gin40]

@@kibrabnes4853 I gotta admit she has gotten better over the years. But I'm sorry she didn't always sound like she did on the Mask Singer. She was horrible. She's now at a point where she can carry a tune. She's very pretty though. Back then she was young she should've been a model. She just had the desire to sing. She had the looks and the figure where she could've been successful at it.

[@JLPerryTV]

Actually Martha Wash is singing majority of the song

[@vampoftrance]

Writer Michael Jackson can't go wrong. I love this hit.

[@cnj1000]

Mike loved his big sister.

[@danavixen6274]

MJ was an UNDERRATED producer! I love Eaten Alive with Diana Ross as well! ❤

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

Y’all don’t think it sounds like “tell me Im not dreaming”

[@jaileejones8020]

Those Jackson genes are strong!

[@azeleapark]

Amen to that!!!!!!!!

[@mellimel1174]

Katherine's especially

[@perri_6]

They're all very soft spoken like their mom Katherine except for Tito. Tito doesn't speak as softly.

[@8213apice]

perri 6 yes he does

[@benitahecker4221]

Jailee Jones I was thinking the same thing!!

[@Yasmin-s4t]

RIP Tito Jackson condolences to the Jackson family.

[@azure628]

This song never gets old. All of the Jacksons are all so talented! ❤️

[@tmo6517]

I never could understand and i hate centipedes…I’m also lost because did she mean millipede? Cuz that’s what that is in the video.😂

[@TariqBusy]

Proof positive that this was the most talented family in show business. The eldest child whipped out a hit on a whim. This song was big in the 80s. Part of the early Electro/Hip Hop era.

[@withJC]

The Debarge family was also a family that was talented

[@dandeluxe8731]

​@@withJC We know that they were good. But their success was nowhere near the level of the Jacksons.

[@latricecarter5924]

​@@dandeluxe8731i believe the debarge's could've been just as big as the jacksons! The difference between the two families tho are the Jackson's had their father to keep them grounded! We can say what we want about joseph but he wasn't going for NONE of his kids being addicted to NOTHING, not while they were young anyway when they grew up is when things kinda unraveled but the debarge's heck i think their father was the REASON they began to use drugs in the first place! They didn't have a strong presence like joseph to steer them away from that part of the business! Yeah they had jermaine jackson but shoot jermaine couldn't look out for them like that cause they weren't his kids! That's my opinion on it cause ALL the debarge's were equally as talented!

[@dandeluxe8731]

@@latricecarter5924 That makes plenty of sense.

[@Sttephy30]

@@latricecarter5924 The DeBarge family father was a SICK RACIST RAPIST DEMON. I'm not shocked they all became drug addicts. Michael only became an addict bc of the stress of his megastardum and burning his head in 1984, introduced him to painkillers and pills.

[@SirEJWStudiosandProductions]

What people don't understand is, Rebbie Jackson can actually sing! REAL TALK!

[@orlandohenry2601]

She got the best voice out of all of em even Mike but pretty much got passed over and Rebbie can blow

[@feeniix6]

That is Martha Wash doing all the real singing

[@billionaire30xyz36]

She definitely has a sexy voice! But now, those powerhouse vocals and high notes at the end is somebody else.. But YES she can definitely sing.

[@marcusward6200]

feeniix6 Yes that is correct on the recording but when all the backlash hit Rebbie started singing Martha’s part live and she hit it too! Not quite as hard as Martha but she surprised everybody!

[@selsam7064]

@@feeniix6 Say word?

[@UnreleasedUnderratedRnBgrooves]

Michael Jackson not only did flawless on the background vocals but he was an A-class genius on the beat. After all these years, I had no idea he produced it. He was so ahead of his time with this one.

[@M360-w6o]

Unreleased/Underrated R&B Grooves he also wrote it

[@deronreed2945]

Martha wash on them backgrounds too

[@anthonycogburn8715]

Also martha wash did the background vocals exceptionally on the end bocals

[@starrcompany3275]

Michael wrote this? Wtf wow

[@kessiaa.2278]

@@deronreed2945 The whole Weather Girls were on background vocals

[@benitahecker4221]

For some reason I feel that this song should've been on "The Last Dragon" soundtrack.

[@balletdancernj6894]

Benita Hecker Most definitely

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Oh my gosh. That would've been dope. Like it could've been played during a scene where Bruce Leroy was practicing his martial arts. Oh my gosh, what if Netflix did a reboot?!

[@jcjones9737]

I think it should have been on the cutting room floor lol

[@Hi.Shadow]

Benita Hecker it’s actually perfect for the soundtrack I don’t know why they didn’t submit it. It could be an even bigger hit

[@zarawoods6973]

Benita Hecker right!

[@georgedugovic5588]

1984 was magic, all the Jackson’s were out on a album one way or the other. There was victory with the brothers and you had the sisters with each of there own albums in 1984. They were all on the radio that year.

[@Ryan07_20]

so they could capitalize on thriller, MJ really should have toured that album solo

[@karimbennett5651]

The family struck while the griddle was hot, sho nuff!

[@soulsister1976]

I remember the Victory Tour 😍😍Even though I was only 6 or something.

[@lookahere]

That beat is funky as hell. Also, much respect to Rebbie for never screwing up her natural beauty with plastic surgery. She's gorgeous.

[@TheZakiya]

@Juanita Wright Um...Have you seen Jermaine? Lmao!! His hair alone could stand as a plastic surgery!! Actually, I believe all of them has had at least 1 surgery except for Jackie. Including Joseph.

[@fyahworx]

Agreed @lookahere, Rebbie has the best Jackson voice BUT compare her nose in "Centipede" w/her nose in "Yours Faithfully" & tell me she hasn't had some work done?

[@lookahere]

@@fyahworx I agree but she didn't go overboard the way Michael, Latoya and Janet did. They went so far with surgery that they didn't look normal/natural anymore. I mean look at Janet today. She was naturally stunning in her younger years before she got work done and even when she got the first nose job. Don't get me wrong, I still love her to death but she now looks like a Thundercat with all of the surgery. Rebbie kept it to a minimum.

[@fyahworx]

@lookahere OK, Good Point! Got 2 kno when 2 call it quits!

[@georgewbush43]

@fyahworx woah did you just say Rebbie has the best Jackson voice? Bro Michael can sing in a trash can and it will still sound better than rebbies garbage.

[@LilianNeves7]

Michael Jackson's voice was so unique and distinguishable that even when he did backing vocals for other artists, his voice always stands out among other voices and can be heard from miles away, incredible 👏👏👏

[@jarrentheonemartin2876]

That’s a fact. I hear him loud and clear on this track. Another example is the Stevie Wonder song “All I Do”. Michael’s voice can be heard so clear! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!!

[@LilianNeves7]

@@jarrentheonemartin2876 yeah!

[@sirjer73]

Indeed the greatest example of that is Michael Mcdonald who's backing vocals really standout!!!

[@georgesumter2132]

I can hear the King of Pop also.

[@marisolvelez9076]

I can hear Michael in this song

[@ptvum3652]

THE WHOLE FAMILY IS SUPER TALENTED. PERIOD

[@Circee11]

Rebbie told the industry 'y'all need me, I don't need y'all! Easy work' ❤

[@remarkablepink1788]

Another song the king MJ wrote and gave it away to his sister. The Jacksons were a goldmine.

[@razorruddock3450]

REMARKABLE PINK The song was suppose to be on thriller album,but Michael gave to her.

[@GalaxyGirl08]

Razor ruddock No way! This song is about penis, which I’m sure wouldn’t fit the Thriller album.

[@meka1002]

This Girl I am sure they changed the words lol

[@anitammims8203]

Michael wrote a great song for his sister. If you don't know any other songs by her. This is one she'll never be forgotten for, and it shows she's truly talented like the rest of her family. 💖

[@rhondarostrickland4665]

Don't need to know any other songs by her cuz this one is enough for me... 🔥🔥🤎

[@vickieheckard]

With a touch of Thriller in it.

[@GaPeach1980]

You can hear his vocals as well in the chorus!

[@GarwinWayne]

That Jackson swag in full effect. They all have it

[@cashed-out2192]

ALL? What does La Toya have?

[@lamaudelewis9866]

sticker shock lol at least she was beautiful and she has a Grammy for song writing

[@cashed-out2192]

@@lamaudelewis9866 I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaBaby210]

LaMaude Lewis ....EXACTLY; they ALL have it!👍🏾🖤

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

True💃💃💃💃😷💯

[@dano7532]

Odd Factoid. My father designed this house. It was at the top of Beverly Hills next door to Frank Sinatra and just above Linda Evans' house. As 12yr old kid, I helped paint every one of of those stair railings, ran through every room a million times getting guys their tools and letting everyone know the lunch truck was there. Ms. Jackson came to shoot the video after we had turned the house back over to the owners. It was very exciting. The large marble box the Tiger jumps on -- A marble and brass inlaid TV cabinet. A big old fashioned 80's TV inside it facing the seating area :)

[@SIXX2772]

That is Awesome!! Thank you for sharing that! I can't believe I'm 51 and just now seeing this!

[@MargaretMargaretMargaret]

How fickin cool is that bit of info!!!!

[@dano7532]

One more little bit of info; from the staff that worked there after we had finished. Mrs. Jackson (Katherine, the Matriarch) came to the shoot every day along with Rebbie. And, I was told, in a lovely white fur coat :) . Remember these are Pre-PETA days.

[@SIXX2772]

@@dano7532 Priceless man!

[@shannonallaround9490]

Wow yeah odd fact but cool to know 😊

[@taylorhawley616]

Martha Wash needs more recognition for doing background vocals on this song. Her strong vocals add so much.

[@msl5253]

Yup Yup!! I think some folks on here actually think that's Rebbie and not Martha. SMH/LOL

[@chris1pdx]

One wonders why MJ didn't work with Wash more

[@garyAjames]

I didn't know Martha did background on this too

[@garyAjames]

ok, both weather girls did backing vocals

[@craigdavis5407]

I didn't know that is deep my friend.

[@kindell1]

It's amazing how Michael Jackson didn't play instruments but could come up with melodies, harmonies, bass lines, chords, and rhythms. I mean he built every element of a track with just his voice, and instructed musicians on how to play what he came up with. GENIUS

[@enriquetheprofessor]

please tell this to the fans of PRINCE!

[@kindell1]

@@enriquetheprofessor Will do!

[@clinteastwood6875]

Michael could play piano/keyboards!

[@Lola_Loren]

​@enriquetheprofessor This Prince fan already knew & respected it. I don't know why we can't have a convo without bringing up the other. Prince and MJ are two completely different, legendary talents. I 💜 them both, and loved MJ first, Rest Easy to both! 🕊🕊 Happy 74th Birthday Rebbie!

[@lvettesonai]

Completely genius!!🔥

[@hubertlynch9931]

The bridge in this song is just killer !

[@danielapearson350]

Yessssssss🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@hexmaniacgabby5160]

Mj the angel singing in the background

[@sms2091ll]

yessssssssssssssss

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

Facts💃💃💃💃😷😷

[@Blvd40]

Yassss!

[@phillipharrison5994]

All of them is so talented. God bless the Jacksons.

[@gazm135]

80's was such a crazy, fun, raw, blissful, experimental, new and hardcore time to be alive! Miss it and love it to death

[@yvetteramos3346]

Flyfalcone oh I have to agree with you I was a young teen and it is the most memorable era of my life

[@ericwalker8302]

I agree 1000%. The 80s is the best decade in the history of mankind

[@Tony_Cardoza]

Agreed. Oh, and Centipede!

[@jelanibeats]

💯

[@paulrobinson5619]

Well said 👏

[@anonymousguy8167]

The entire family is talented.

[@moisepicard3417]

david stiles LATOYA CAN SING AND SHE HAS TALENT.

[@spookybish4875]

are you deaf? la toya's voice is beautiful!

[@josem.figueroajr.4532]

Anonymous guy IKR

[@pavlovahernandez747]

itchydiscoman you mean Rebbie

[@pavlovahernandez747]

Living Well With TJ Janet and Michael

[@meanvecktor1900]

The Jacksons are just one beautiful family. Incredible genes 🧬

[@stumack9755]

Ahhhh have u seen them lately? Like Joe....they don't age well.

[@destiny9967]

@@stumack9755 joe was sick tho

[@Lisa-kz7vw]

@@stumack9755 No most are still attractive those that didn't had to much cosmetic surgeries

[@nonapeace4993]

Yes 💖

[@carolamoore72]

They all could sing, but Rebbie and Michael had the best voices!😊

[@ej1551]

nope.

[@char-s3v]

naw I beg to differ

[@lmfd7373]

facts only those 40 and over know .. Jermaine as well not even Janet was in my top fav she just had more hits due to who here producers were she honestly cant sing at all

[@witsendSOS]

Rebbie, Mike, and Janet could perform.. especially Mike.

[@deed2157]

​@@lmfd7373I'm 40 and had no idea Rebbie ever sung😂

[@richardtopps2976]

I am 60 years old and I just love this song. My friends diss me saying things like, "are you still listening to Centipede" I of course answer yes and I will keep on listening until I can't anymore. This is what music is all about.

[@BillBiggs1]

Kick ass song, still sounding fresh to this day

[@jacobrand676]

Richard Topps right and they listening to bs

[@sandraheggs1199]

Robbie Jackson should've continue her singing career what a Helluva Voice

[@michellethomas7189]

It's 2017 and I've played it so much that my kid's sing it too. l love this classic

[@natjazz3987]

I know no one really cares, but i'm 21 and I really love this song lol

[@zo9876]

All of the Jacksons are so talented!

[@emilysanders4807]

Except Latoya

[@gachastudiolover3gachastud92]

@@emilysanders4807 And Jermaine too

[@FC-bs1vl]

@@gachastudiolover3gachastud92 Lies. Jermaine is special but La Toya is barely a 1.

[@jarrentheonemartin2876]

I’ll have to disagree. They all have talent. Including Latoya. She didn’t get the vocal strength as much as the others. But she is in fact a great dancer.

[@iamsunshinejackson4real]

@@emilysanders4807 Latoya is a Grammy winning songwriter.

[@toddmilus8474]

Rebbie Janet and Michael all three have the same facial expressions when performing. All three are extremely talented.

[@theSpiritofTamzin]

YES!!!!

[@stevewoodson4635]

Truth for the opportunity

[@wwemashups4711]

@@EneSacarification Rebbie has a better vocal technique between the sisters

[@21cortez]

Rebbie is Michael Jackson's twin

[@moonbitch6909]

@@21cortez Janet is

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Happy Birthday " Centipede Queen"!!❤❤❤

[@ShaniTrahan-sk2rd]

🥳🍰🎉🎊🍧🎈🎈🧁🎁🎁💍💎🎂🎂💐

[@LokiBaker]

thank you so much

[@elenaofavalormoanadisneypr6893]

​@@LokiBakershe was talking about Rebbie Jackson's 74th Birthday alongside with her younger sister Latoya Jackson's 68th Birthday

[@MackTN74]

I gotta hand it to her, Rebbie straight committed to this dance, electro-hands and all...and that ending with the security guard at the end makes me scream every time!!!😂😂😂

[@downeykids]

Lex Mackey yes it’s a very unusual dance but I can’t seem to look away. It’s like , is she really doing that the whole video?

[@DrQuestDelaney]

She was the first one to do this dance. Everyone copied her moves and walk

[@cooperscreditconsultingint6792]

Hehehehe🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@craig68able]

Rebbie has that sultry voice like Melba Moore!! Touches the soul

[@vinylking7912]

Melba has way more power

[@drewv5119]

The Jacksons are Music Royalty!!!!

[@OctoberLibra1]

every single Jackson has been on the Billboard Charts...no other family has done that.

[@vincentbarney3091]

Well they do have the Prince Of Pop

[@shermancoleman5941]

​@@OctoberLibra1 Facts 😊

[@MarshaScott-ns1zd]

All Facts

[@dewayne7159]

The Jackson Family is so beautiful! 🎉🎉🎉

[@jrmetmoi]

Rebbie’s gorgeous

[@cassandradennard6323]

They really are Beautiful Peoples

[@ykd818]

It's crazy. They truly are

[@indiathompson25]

This beat is everything! 💜 Michael is a genius!

[@justingrimes4711]

Hun3y_89 I can't stop listening to this song!😊🎶🎶

[@justingrimes4711]

Hun3y_89 I like the beat too!😃🎶

[@pavlovahernandez747]

Hun3y_89 Especially the bass line

[@gwise8095]

One thing I can say Mike held his sister's and brothers down whenever they made a song LL Mike Jackson🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gmcneoplan84]

Michael Jackson and John Barnes did the beat production on this song. I love the melodies, synthesizer use, the drum programming and etc. A pure 1980s jam right here.

[@finderkeeperrrs]

I just searched it up it says mj was the sole producer, songwriter, and arranger. But yeah John Barnes also had his hand in this song

[@BigDapPacino]

It was better for PR reasons to say MJ was solely responsible ...John Barnes was a member of Quincy Jones inner circle and I'm sure that Q was sitting behind the boards at one point because the background vocal arrangements and musical style sounds like what you heard on James Ingram and Patti Austin songs from that time period...not just MJ , this was probably a song that MJ had might have thought about putting on Thriller but he already had enough material!

[@derekminns2332]

I remember watching this video on Mtv and VH1 as kid miss 80's😢😢

[@nycolefelton728]

Indeed❤

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY MAUREEN "REBBIE" JACKSON (MAY 29, 2020)

[@kayshawnsimmons6822]

You still got it Reebie💞💯

[@pjsretrogamesmusicandwrass5795]

No way dude ! Well, black don't crack 💪

[@hassanburton669]

SAY WHAT???!!!!!

[@lepoetress]

She is still so pretty and this is STILL the business!!

[@raygu1818]

Wow that let's me know how old i am

[@adriennebrooks2797]

This song never goes out of style I love it until this day Rebbie did her thang 😊

[@bobbyhendrix8536]

I agree! She took the world like a storm!!!

[@Saveyourbs]

What is the centipede?

[@ReggieRegenold-uq2bz]

Centipede and Refill by Varner

[@kdrewluv2103]

​@@Saveyourbsit's like a millipede with fewer legs 🐛

[@sleepyhollowguy]

The Whole Damn Family Had Skills..WOW!!!!

[@MrHumble71]

That’s a fact. I hear him loud and clear on this track. Another example is the Stevie Wonder song “All I Do”. Michael’s voice can be heard so clear! THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!!! His beautiful voice can't be compared to any other artists at all .

[@qwenmejia7027]

I love you for this 💖

[@ericapowell6754]

I was a baby when some of these songs came out. It’s so interesting when I listen to old songs and hear Michael’s voice in the background. Then I’m lucky enough (because of the internet) to be able to look up the songs and confirm it!!! I’m enjoying it!!!

[@psyourauntie]

Yep 👍🏿👍🏿😊

[@lionelkennedy1394]

Rebbie is so stunning. I always thought she was so beautiful 😍

[@jrmetmoi]

She still is and so is her daughter

[@kinglord8083]

An Unsung episode of Rebbie Jackson will be great she is really the backbone of the Jackson Family

[@msd4743]

king lord........The backbone of the Jackson Family?

[@vamp4403]

I think what Kind Lord meant was Rebbie is the only one to alot of people that feel she lived a more normal, quiet sorta life , compared to the rest of the family. She seems more like that one that puts family first

[@2KILLAVILLE]

@@vamp4403 Agree..Rebbie chose to be a family woman than pursue a music career..Joe didn't like that

[@tsukinousagi3174]

God Rebbie's voice is insane. I just love her.

[@CassieJazz96]

+Tsukino Usagi That's what I'm saying!!!!

[@patriciathomas3586]

.and she's still alive I believe

[@BAMOORE94]

She does have the better voice of the Jackson women

[@maatspear]

Her voice is ok. Actually some of the vocals in the chorus and near the end of the song is sang by Martha Wash. But of the three Jackson ladies her voice is the strongest.

[@jamaynex]

Marcus Atkins Michael also sings background too

[@christinesealy463]

Her voice is incredible

[@PrinceRalexiel]

Martha Wash voice you mean

[@rosegoldbanks4842]

@@PrinceRalexielI knew that voice was familiar 😂thank you

[@prettyyy_slim]

@@PrinceRalexiel that broke my heart when I first found out 😩but hey still a good song 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@alexanderdiaz1]

I am so glad people are finally realizing that the powerhouse vocals, starting at 3:35 minutes is the one and only Ms. Martha Wash. Her voice is unmistakable. I am always surprise by people, especially radio DJs, who do not know this bit of information; it's old news. When I hear radio DJs praising Rebbie for her vocal prowess, I"m like smdh, with a smirk. Martha Wash always singing and providing support for other artists and never getting any credit. Remember what happened to her with Black Box, and C & C Music Factory. The record company had us believing that some black girl from Italy, who couldn't speak English was the voice to all those hits from Black Box, in the early 90s, singing in perfect English, or Zelma Davis was the lead singer for "Everybody Dance Now" by C & C Music Factory. Martha sued, truth came out, and won. A year later she came out with her own album, with another hit song "Carry On"... Just a teeny tiny bit of history for those who didn't know.

[@mawel1955]

+alexanderdiaz1 I always thought that the part at 3:35 was Rebbie, Michael, Janet and Latoya but I see that Wikipedia credits Michael, Izora Rhodes-Armstead and Martha Wash.

[@SrananKing]

Didn't know all that! Thank you!

[@donnascaife5540]

alexanderdiaz1 most of them obviously don't realize that's not Rebbie's voice.

[@jpmackey1607]

alexanderdiaz1 IKR? I saw her Unsung and it's sad that Martha didn't get the credit she deserved.

[@lava200]

I wish I could rec this a million times. thanks for being WOKE!

[@richiebear1969]

There was nothing cooler in the 80's then playing Centipede in the arcade while Centipede was playing on the jukebox. Her stunned expression at :09 is priceless.

[@iveywebb]

Love it & thanks for the visual lol

[@ahermens]

+richiebear1969 that is such an awesome call. I second that thanks for the visual.

[@charj1108]

yup lol

[@gilespeterson6832]

richiebear1969 Love the game

[@Loverrover]

HAHAHAHA! Yes I used to think that when I played centipede that the song should be playing!

[@bustercam199]

It's amazing how much work Michael Jackson did back in the early 80s. Wow.

[@simplysubliminal2943]

I didn't remember Michael reuniting with the Jacksons in the late 80's and going on tour. Like after Thriller but before Bad.

[@kuahmelallah]

​@simplysubliminal2943 that's MID 80s, for the Jacksons album Victory. He was on that tour too.

[@reginaldpittman8374]

He had Hits all over the place during this period .on his own with Paul mccartney rockwell rebbie and jermaine.and his brothers.

[@reginaldpittman8374]

He did not tour with them after victory anymore. He anounced it on the Tour. People don't realize He didn't get paid for that Tour He did it for free. All his money donated to charity due to high Ticket prices at the time.

[@terrencemann2881]

3:39: You can hear Martha Wash from The Weather Girls wailing away in the background! Rebbie can sing, but this is all Martha Wash! Michael Jackson is in the background vocals as well. They all work very well together!

[@popi2971]

Love that part of the song, Martha Wash so talented.

[@Cyber_Diva]

Yes, the background is Martha Wash but please don’t do Reebie! She has a beautiful head resonance. That isn’t fully on display here.

[@banitoblake1497]

I remember the Jackson's had a variety show in the 70's when I was a kid. Their family has given the world so many good memories and I appreciate them for sharing their talents with the world. 🌃👑💃🏽✨

[@goat1408]

First episode on my channel 😊

[@glenniesewell1951]

It all came at a terrible cost, though, especially to Michael, when he was young.

[@eternalsovereign8278]

You better thank Joe Jackson for that, or he might grab his belt! Most of them weren't into it. Joe forced them into it so he could live out his failed career vicariously through them. None of them had any real money when they left home. All the money they earned as kids stayed with Joe and they had to start all over again. When a parent forces you to call him by his first name only, to prevent being acknowledged as a father; just saying, there's a high chance that there's gonna be some emotional and possibly physical scarring in that/those kid's/kids' childhood.

[@paulobrigadeiro]

anotei na lista mano

[@setondriveable]

The most underrated Jackson's jam ever. This was the truth when it came out

[@dashlandb6493]

The song went #1

[@ScorpioBornIn69]

I remember this, was back in '86 and the last time I heard it. If it went to #1, why hasn't been aired since and all this time?

[@blueg8731]

I remember hearing it in the summer of 1984 and, man, this song just stuck. Clearly a Michael Jackson arrangement.

[@thezebraking101]

Because it's trash

[@marcusmorris450]

@@thezebraking101 you have obviously smoked pass ur drug limits if you think this was trash lol

[@deedarlene5633]

I wish she would have done more. Her voice is incredible.

[@TruthSerum101]

The "incredible" lines are sung by Martha Wash.

[@betsy5889]

she chose marriage & raising a family. But yes I agree, would have loved more from her

[@ri4917]

I think Rebbie would've gave some people a run for their money if she would've hit the "quiet storm" genre.

[@snaccsize]

@@TruthSerum101no way! Really? That’s a disappointment if true

[@TruthSerum101]

@@snaccsize It's very true. I recognized Martha's voice the first time I watched the video in the eighties. Rebbie's voice is small like the voices of her two sisters.

[@mell6481]

Cam and Mase had me take a trip down memory lane.

[@jxmorgan2009]

I can hear Michael in the background vocals

[@blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935]

He produced the song. So yes, it’s him doing the background vocals

[@aconater]

Martha Wash also

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

@@blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935 cool he helped his whole family what a sweet soul he was.

[@mylipringissliver]

Latoya is singing background too

[@saff4678]

@@blackcattheultimatemoonwal4935 omg I didn’t know that 🤩

[@josephburroughs6391]

She has a wonderful voice.she should have done more albums

[@nicolebrown1927]

She can blow like really blow like Michael!☺💙🎶🎤

[@muhsalihu]

She has four albums!

[@cheneethompson5756]

Janet's the most talented of the girls, imo

[@stevewoodson4635]

All these side angle streets In of Chicago

[@mantamocha5739]

@@cheneethompson5756 , I love Janet but Rebbie's vocals are better. It's more powerful where as Janet's voice is soft

[@lionelbutler6541]

I can hear Michael in the background vocals!!

[@ashleyoya]

Don't Ever Give Up! Facts

[@buddhaman4518]

He wrote it!

[@WWAHP]

He produced and arranged this song too.

[@ShogunX11]

Don't Ever Give Up! Rebbie also did backup vocals in MJ's other songs

[@gooftroopent85]

I knew my hearing was ok . I heard him also

[@rukam3]

Watching and loving this video in Sept 2024. Gosh, Rebbie and MJ are like twins… the whole fam is beautiful. Their jawline. RIP Tito!! Am sure Michael was there to welcome u! Rest easy!!

[@ClemR.3]

Beautiful voice by Rebbie. Great song produced & vocals by Michael Jackson. Martha Wash & Izora Armgstead sings the fantastic background vocals (The Weather Girls).

[@rodneybrown1051]

Thank you

[@buffysummers5080]

Nice.

[@jeweljackson9391]

OKAY GLAD TO KNOW THAT👍💚

[@zacharypeacock6278]

Are you sure that's not Vesta Williams you hear in the background?

[@ClemR.3]

@@zacharypeacock6278 Yes I am sure, I own the original vinyl album Centipede, 1984. Credits : lead vocals by Rebbie Jackson, background vocals by Michael Jackson, Martha Wash & Izora Armgstead (The Weather Girls).

[@larrymartin9606]

She sang the hell out of this song. I think she should have kept going.She had a nice voice.

[@godivaley]

Sorry she sing way better than Janet..she got a voice on her..damn Rebbie

[@maricaboyd7867]

Rebbie was the low key Jackson but I loved her!

[@keithwilliams7275]

That's Martha Wash singing at the end.

[@shawnhall9792]

@@godivaley lmfaooo she doesn't sound better than Janet

[@2KILLAVILLE]

@@shawnhall9792 No disrespect to Janet but Rebbie was Thorough from the borough Mane..she just chose to be a family Woman instead

[@cuebrod]

When I went to Janet Jackson's concert like two years ago the DJ started playing this song and shit got lit real quick!

[@mrsain19]

Broderick Forehand now this is a dope comment. Thanks for sharing. Woulda loved to have seen that!

[@turkeyroast100]

Damn that's just the best!

[@shantia21]

Lol was anyone on the ground doing the centipede

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

Broderick Forehand can't knock it when baby brother writes you a hot track and sings background vocals

[@GooniesNeverSayDie1980]

Marsha Scott She was to busy raising Janet’s daughter. Lol.

[@praisemusic1016]

When this song first came, I fell in love with it instantly.

[@AmazingGracetoo]

I was a kid when this came out and I fell in love with it as well

[@MykeFord950]

that bassline though!

[@magretp4377]

This song is such a classic throw back, the Jacksons will forever be remembered in the music industry history... especially Michael.. RIP Michael

[@TommyGadd]

Back in 1984 I heard this on the radio and purchased the next day the long playing version of it. Pretty solid tune.

[@sanchez73day36]

Martha wash you can hear her thunderous vocals in the background and singing the ending of the song. ❤❤❤

[@Shy411]

This song brings back childhood memories. I recall this song being played on the radio when my family used to drive from Michigan to Florida on holidays. Good music and good times

[@ariyahyisrael1232]

God surely blessed this family with beautiful and very similar singing voices.

[@nonapeace4993]

Yes. 💖🙏🏽

[@PrinceRalexiel]

God Bless Martha Wash

[@saltwell80]

​@PrinceRalexiel what, Martha Wash is singing in the background with Michael, i dare you try to take away from Riebee

[@GC-gv4fm]

Centipeeeede! 38yrs later, I'm still moved. Rebbie is so beautifully and modestly dressed. Such a 'clean' video!

[@terrylegend7669]

Megan the Horse could never make a song like that!

[@4dyamondx745]

@@terrylegend7669 neither could beyonce or cardi b

[@misspoint_2501]

This is actually a really good video. She’s in character the whole time that slow sultry walk and her voice sounds good.

[@AdrielArabia]

Rebbie has some strong vocals!!!! She can hit those strong high notes!!!! Her and Mike seem to be the seasoned vocalists of the family (Michael showed his powerful vocal skills more as a child). They can all sing, but Michael and Rebbie can SANG!!!!!

[@brendalewis2431]

The oldest Jackson talent in the family. Happy 70th l remember this song and video still 😍it.

[@danielapearson350]

Rebbie’s vocals were 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@adamblack6867]

Those are the vocals of Martha wash .

[@deedeelovesiceasmrandmore2037]

@@adamblack6867 the high parts are Martha. Maureen can sing too..Maureen is Rebbie real name btw.

[@LovelyLady.]

@@adamblack6867 I just learned that Martha Wash did all the nice vocals on this song.

[@ron.247]

Michael also.

[@leahcook5225]

In real life like for real, none of the Jacksons can/could sing.

[@pamelagayle8854]

Rebbie Jackson and Michael Jackson are super talented. I love this song!

[@lisatrosclair7824]

They looked alike too!

[@mantamocha5739]

Don't forget about Jermaine and Marlon. Both can really blow as well.

[@cheneethompson5756]

@@lisatrosclair7824 yeah!

[@tomgeauvreau7099]

Little known gem from the 80's. Was a hit though.

[@Tony_Cardoza]

centipede!

[@freedom4mealways]

40 years ago, Rebbie Jackson did the "Centipede"! She truly was an unrecognized talent of the highly talented Jackson family. The Jacksons were music royalty and she was never in the limelight. However she was exceptional just like her siblings.

[@skingerskanger]

This song should have climbed higher than #24 on Billboard.

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

I'm surprised it got that far

[@rahlohmcdonogh280]

krzrrazrrokr Where would it be today???

[@Krzrrazrrokr]

Rahloh McDonogh wouldn't even chart

[@seanh514]

I'm surprised it wasn't top 20. I thought it was then. It got a fair amount of airplay on NYC radio. I remember hearing it a lot.

[@geraldjohnson3216]

It was up ther with rockwell somebodies watchin me.classick

[@jesus4everjesus4ever97]

All the Jackson family very talented and beautiful.

[@djmegamase7590]

This was the jam almost 40 years ago and it's still the jam in 2022.

[@anonymouslee8287]

Need that remix!!

[@stevewoodson4635]

You think

[@balletdancernj6894]

It sure was. My cousin had the 45, and we played it to death. 🎶

[@RSmith-wd7zr]

40 years ago?! We old fam

[@djmegamase7590]

@@RSmith-wd7zr lol...

[@ilovejigen]

Rebbie and Michael are so alike! 1:50 you can see Michael's face there ❤

[@VirtuouslyVintage]

His Entire FACE & dance 💃 moves too!

[@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved]

Love the synth of this song and Rebbie's vocals are just amazing

[@PrinceRalexiel]

MARTHA WASH VOCALS

[@Saveyourbs]

@@PrinceRalexielexactly!

[@bambigibson1857]

Rebbie fid say mj wrote and choreographed this song for her and told her to perfofm it!...what a nice brother he was!...he shared the spotlight and the wealth!...by the way that's him as the tiger in the background keepinv everyone in line and protecting his sister!!

[@Boonitic]

Bubbles is the cobra...

[@2KILLAVILLE]

All siblings were talented except Latoya

[@Blvd40]

ah, so THATS why the tiger was feeling so familiar...Billie Jean!

[@chelsearogers1289]

Michael Jackson was very selfish and did not like to see anybody else shine.

[@manuelpaige8440]

A lot of people don't know that she passed away yesterday or today is she rest in peace

[@barkofink]

You can clearly hear Michael's writing touch on this one and backing vocals too. Very kind of him giving it to her it would have been a great success under his name.

[@deborahsteele7389]

Queen's anthem. My anthem! Get it Rebi!

[@charlesdotson4766]

If you listen to the vocals very carefully, Rebbie can really sing!! Her voice has a strong, full, sound with the ability to belt and sing in her head voice very easily.

[@wilykat]

Charles Dotson That's Martha Wash doing the powerful vocals. Rebbie just did the light work.

[@TruthSerum101]

That's not Rebbie. That's Martha Wash doing all the "strong" parts.

[@TruthSerum101]

@Napoleonic Emperor What do you mean by "NO". I know exactly where Martha comes in. I never said it wasn't at the end. Yes, it's toward the end. It's the voice with the power and agility. The parts that Rebbie sings are thin and airy. When people rave about the vocals in Centipede, they are talking about Matha's, whether they know it's her or not.

[@geraldjohnson3216]

Your right charles dutton aka rock

[@TruthSerum101]

@@geraldjohnson3216 No, he isn't . The only "full strong parts" are sung by another singer - Martha Wash.

[@seriousone8030]

A centipede, a cobra on a pool table, a tiger roaming the house, and lightning bolts shooting from her hands... Makes no sense, but you gotta love '80s videos!

[@rosaliemcghee9979]

Serious One that's the way our videos 😂😂😂

[@kenya8672]

Guess u dnt get the animalistic sexuality of the song

[@MsAchampion]

True!😂 Makes no sense at all!💯👍

[@ksmith96]

Sure it does. It's Hollywood satanism 101.

[@theduchess5284]

Serious One Honey It makes alot of sense...you just don't have the KEY!

[@TisHotMessHistory]

I love watching Rebbie Jackson in this video. No one could have done this like she did. But I always feel like it was originally meant for Vanity to sing in one of her 7th Heaven performances on The Last Dragon.

[@kimberlywhitehead22]

Me too

[@opulence_prime]

I can see that. The choreo looked awkward for Rebbie but natural for Vanity.

[@adbc1f72]

I can absolutely can see that. Hon you put that together so well. I wouldn’t have seen it had you not said something about it!

[@TisHotMessHistory]

@@opulence_prime I agree

[@TisHotMessHistory]

@@adbc1f72 thank you for saying that I put it together well. 🙂

[@peternduati4874]

This was released when I was in High School and I loved it the minute I heard it. Its still a jam almost 40 years later

[@SMack-kg7dx]

My ish 🎉

[@MoonLightMandM]

I didn't even know all the words back then, but it stuck with me through today😅

[@phantomflankmaster5000]

When the centipede is HOT! Sang it Rebbie!

[@phantomflankmaster5000]

Hot Song back in 1984!

[@TheVampirePredator]

You know this song is about a man's dick, right?

[@takiradancy1788]

What? lol

[@TheVampirePredator]

Takira Dancy Check the lyrics.

[@lashunahughes2107]

TheReivenlocke I'm weak! I was wondering when folks were going to figure that out!😂😂😂😂😂

[@carlettapittman2391]

She did her thing on this one! The good old times 80,s best of all times for me

[@CrankLucas]

Thats crazy Im sitting here like "Wow her voice sounds similar to michael's" and he's doing background vocals lol

[@aliahayes1604]

Alongside The Weather Girls too

[@prezlarryrogers494]

Yet he got paranoid and afraid when this song blew up! He wasn't expecting that. He literally freaked out about it. Google it and see for yourself!

[@twany442]

And Janet sang backup on Michael's PYT song.

[@onlyh8720]

He wrote this song too

[@fostermac7170]

@@twany442 So did La Toya

[@BruhBroham2001]

Man that bridge is... *chef's kiss*. So so Michael.

[@omegahtv6779]

Michael Jackson on the hook is eternal! 2019

[@lionelkennedy1394]

I can hear him too.

[@DavidRichardson95]

MJ and the Weather Girls on background vocals. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@M360-w6o]

He wrote and produced this song

[@Scottelohim]

And Martha wash all those big notes was her’s not rebbie’s lol

[@dottybambni]

@keecefly stop spreading false rumors 2pac didn’t even like mj because 2pacs girlfriend sat on mj lap and 2pac said false things about Michael

[@patriciamitchell5091]

This song jams!! Still

[@waynewilliams2451]

That's Right all day long

[@YourFunkLord]

I've always liked this song as a kid growing up, still do.

[@emilysanders4807]

Me Too

[@TheSecretDwellingPlace]

Same here! Lol 😄

[@jameswhitten7039]

Rebbie had a great voice !!