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@ogdemo
@ogdemo 2 жыл бұрын
This came out in 2001.. And from what I've read, MJ loved it. Especially the video.
@hoopwizardws
@hoopwizardws 2 жыл бұрын
I was gunna say, I'm pretty sure this is old enough for MJ to have seen and cosigned and whatnot haha, dope ass cover either way!
@johncurtis3382
@johncurtis3382 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I had just turned 20 it came out in 2001 aaf in a interview I saw not sure if it's online said MJ liked it because it was paying homage
@matthewramirez6300
@matthewramirez6300 2 жыл бұрын
Word? Never knew.
@davidstanley9543
@davidstanley9543 2 жыл бұрын
This came out in 2001. It was a hit.
@killerbgaming5345
@killerbgaming5345 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the interview where MJ talked about it was great. He didn't like the kid wearing the mask and when they changed it he said it was better with it in. Put it back lol
@jlitow2008
@jlitow2008 2 жыл бұрын
This song originally was released by them in 2001 and yes they did permission from the king of pop. As a huge MJ fan myself this is one of my favorite song covers.
@HOOONIER
@HOOONIER 2 жыл бұрын
Steve needs to see this
@Mr.AimToMisbehave
@Mr.AimToMisbehave 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think this version is better than MJ's OG version. MJ was one of the most influential artists of all time but his personal life was a lil whack for me to be a fan of him as a person...great artist tho.
@20eyesmisfit
@20eyesmisfit 2 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.AimToMisbehave You say great artist and then disrespect him by saying this version is better.
@Mr.AimToMisbehave
@Mr.AimToMisbehave 2 жыл бұрын
@@20eyesmisfit saying he was great is not the same as saying he was perfect lol
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
#MJFam
@johnr5241
@johnr5241 2 жыл бұрын
Watching Stevie start with crossed arms, not thrilled with a band messing with MJ's music. Then seeing him transition to loving it and getting fully into it... Made my heart feel good man!
@TheCakeSlayer
@TheCakeSlayer Жыл бұрын
This
@PesaoManOG
@PesaoManOG Жыл бұрын
exactly
@joshlansdown2810
@joshlansdown2810 5 ай бұрын
Bro, his change in body language is gold!
@justinwilder3514
@justinwilder3514 4 ай бұрын
His reaction at the end where he was hitting them adlibs with them was the best part, this is by far the best reaction to this song imo!
@rogermortis6583
@rogermortis6583 4 ай бұрын
Quite literally the best reaction video I've ever seen, this is what they're about 100.
@vicegripp
@vicegripp 2 жыл бұрын
Michael said this was the best cover of his songs he loved it. He initially was offended by the kid dancing in the video with the mask over hus face so it was edited out for MTV but later MJ said to add him back cuz his dancing was so fly.
@republicofcasuals
@republicofcasuals 2 жыл бұрын
But oh how relevant the mask is today, MJ's a trend setter, even after death 😁
@tyef572
@tyef572 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine Micheal wanting a kid added.... who would have thought.. lol
@nerdstrangler4804
@nerdstrangler4804 2 жыл бұрын
I think they actually reshot it with the kid not wearing the mask. But after seeing both versions MJ decided he liked the version with the mask better.
@angel89carrillo
@angel89carrillo 2 жыл бұрын
I didn't even realize the mask now since it's normalize lol
@DaveMustang74
@DaveMustang74 2 жыл бұрын
@@angel89carrillo lol. It was the opposite for me. I was in my 20s when this came out, so it took me a second to realize why he had the mask on. I'd forgotten about that part.
@justinatest9456
@justinatest9456 2 жыл бұрын
This has always struck me as one of the best covers of all time. A ton of fun and respect. The bass player deserves more props though, he got swag.
@lauralaine8678
@lauralaine8678 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! 🔥
@RikaShae
@RikaShae 2 жыл бұрын
He has his own band now and he’s also the bass tech for Slightly Stoopid. His band is called Mêk if you wanna look it up
@alexbordelon14
@alexbordelon14 2 жыл бұрын
Hands down best cover of all time.
@Steve-gq9ty
@Steve-gq9ty 2 жыл бұрын
@@alexbordelon14 I would go with Chris Cornell cover of Billy Jean
@ballchinian911
@ballchinian911 2 жыл бұрын
You've been hit by ... You've been struck by a smooth criminal cover
@TheFleahost
@TheFleahost 11 ай бұрын
The bassist, Tim Peugh, straight hitting those high notes. This was a total homage to MJ. AAF apparently just made it for them but MJ heard it and okayed it.
@Arvintures28
@Arvintures28 8 ай бұрын
That bassist from the music video was Tye Zamora. Tim Peugh is the new one who replaced him.
@karlsmith2570
@karlsmith2570 2 жыл бұрын
Actually, Steve, Michael Jackson was still alive when Alien Ant Farm recorded their version of "Smooth Criminal" and they'd played it for him and Michael Jackson reportedly loved their cover and fully endorsed it
@Smart-Towel-RG-400
@Smart-Towel-RG-400 9 ай бұрын
He went by the the KZbin video was released lol 😊
@brianroerich9705
@brianroerich9705 4 ай бұрын
Is it me, or does it seem like these folks taking a time trip and responding have been living under a rock.. where you been homie 😢😮😅
@tnightwolf
@tnightwolf Жыл бұрын
Ironically this was a great tribute to MJ! They managed to do their own thing while keeping the essence of what made MJ the undisputed King of Pop. Love it!
@drowsyone4143
@drowsyone4143 2 жыл бұрын
This song came out in 2001, 8 years before MJ's passing.
@_carl_83
@_carl_83 2 жыл бұрын
i was wtf!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
@Dit1284
@Dit1284 2 жыл бұрын
No it didn’t. It came out in 99
@Kikan319
@Kikan319 2 жыл бұрын
@@Dit1284 No, this version was released on their debut album "Anthology" (2001). The 1st version of this cover was released on their 1st album "Greatest Hits." Which was 99.
@v.j.3029
@v.j.3029 Жыл бұрын
Please tell me this song is not 22 years old! Please tell me I'm not that old!
@Dreznin
@Dreznin Жыл бұрын
@@v.j.3029 Hate to break it to you, but this came out when I was a teenager and I'm reminded daily that I'm getting closer to 40... We're all getting old...
@LoneStarTint
@LoneStarTint 2 жыл бұрын
MJ loved this cover!! It was def co-signed
@samueljohnson2465
@samueljohnson2465 28 күн бұрын
You don’t need permission to make and release a cover song but have to do a certain type of license that you have to pay a certain amount to publisher and artist per song sold, You can’t deviate substantially from the original and give proper credit to them for the song. AAF wanted MJ’s approval as a sign of respect and to homage to him and his music.
@lavenderllamamusic
@lavenderllamamusic 2 жыл бұрын
The bassist is my favorite thing about this. He adds that extra touch with those beautifully delivered background vocals and adlibs that MJ was known for
@eh...whatever9261
@eh...whatever9261 Жыл бұрын
The bassist if the sauce. I love how animated he is with what he does in the video
@DB-xo6xh
@DB-xo6xh 10 ай бұрын
​@@eh...whatever9261I was in high school when this came out and I had a friend that was exactly like the bassist in terms of energy. People often compared him to Jack Black too. But yeah, the bassist is the sauce.
@AndyTaken
@AndyTaken 2 жыл бұрын
I love the stages Stevie goes through here, at first you see his look of judging almost angry, then realisation that this isn't bad which progresses into okay this is good and finally full appreciation for how fkn awesome this was as a cover and a tribute.
@CamCam-mq6ji
@CamCam-mq6ji 28 күн бұрын
Yeah he was unsure at first but they won him over!🤣 Imagine MJ hearing this for the first time
@RikaShae
@RikaShae 2 жыл бұрын
I love this reaction! My wife grew up with the bass player, I’m gonna show him this!
@paulashwin247
@paulashwin247 2 жыл бұрын
Man has skills.
@DHFHades
@DHFHades 2 жыл бұрын
I like his falcetto "Oh no"s...lol
@baneh1329
@baneh1329 2 жыл бұрын
ive always said, every great part of this cover, the bass player is almost always the one behind it, the energy the backing vocals, that movement
@paigegee5921
@paigegee5921 Ай бұрын
MJ absolutely loved this version and video it was a tribute to him...after his passing his family had them perform this at the concert in his memory.
@SchruteFarms
@SchruteFarms 2 жыл бұрын
This is arguably one of the most iconic covers of arguably the most iconic pop star.
@andieolson5693
@andieolson5693 2 жыл бұрын
My husband opened for AAF a few years back and they are still performing this version of the song to this day! ☺️ Both versions still going strong
@discreteentropy
@discreteentropy 2 жыл бұрын
Crazy how the kid dancing in the mask feels super current but then remembering this dropped in 2001.
@DissTrackTed
@DissTrackTed 2 жыл бұрын
Predictive programming. Go and re-watch a lot of your favorite tv series. Watch how many times it is repeated in pop culture. This was planned.
@neilpatrickhairless
@neilpatrickhairless 2 жыл бұрын
Theres also a version with the same kid not wearing the mask. MJ used to wear a mask, supposedly to hide his identity in public. I think there was some kind of controversy about the mask so they redid that kid's parts without the mask. I have only seen the unmasked version once, on a channel called IMF if I recall correctly
@allenlovestia1982
@allenlovestia1982 2 жыл бұрын
@@DissTrackTed I refer to the last couple episodes of Eastbound and down, Contagion as a follow up to ur point.
@dalehepworth1647
@dalehepworth1647 2 жыл бұрын
Don't know how true it is but the rumour when this video was released was that the kid dancing in the yellow t-shirt is actually a young Justin Timberlake. No idea if that's true though
@allenlovestia1982
@allenlovestia1982 2 жыл бұрын
@@dalehepworth1647 It was a rumor. Timberlake used to claim the king of Michael Jackson's version of pop. The successor. Ne-Yo was part of that argument. The rest is rumor cause Timberlake had a relationship with Michael.
@sprslo1245
@sprslo1245 2 жыл бұрын
The album ANThology which this song is off of is an absolute must listen. Still jam to it regularly.
@jayp.6166
@jayp.6166 2 жыл бұрын
It is pretty good. Teleportation back to high school for sure
@Lurch685
@Lurch685 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent singer.
@xMontorix
@xMontorix Ай бұрын
I heard this song at 6 years old and ever since then I've been hooked to rock music 23 years later. This song started it all off.
@jBownz
@jBownz 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite genuine reaction videos. He was having none of it at the start (white guys with HEAVY electric guitars doing MICHAEL???) but by the end he's jamming and groovin' his ass off. One of the best reactions to one of the best covers ever. Made my day.
@TheDivayenta
@TheDivayenta Жыл бұрын
And amazing pec isolations!
@lionsdeninvestmentsandrevi2719
@lionsdeninvestmentsandrevi2719 2 жыл бұрын
The guitarists, vocals everything was on point with that song. Brings back some good memories for sure! lol
@thisisisabella3634
@thisisisabella3634 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's too bad that their first hit was a cover song.
@rsmcd5672
@rsmcd5672 2 жыл бұрын
The bass player is awesome! Even live, stealing the show for sure!
@simplystimpy7284
@simplystimpy7284 2 ай бұрын
watching you go from skeptical to straight up vibing was cool as hell.
@TruthSeekerUK
@TruthSeekerUK 2 жыл бұрын
So much energy put into this, i don't think anybody else could of done this track justice as much as AAF did.
@DaveMustang74
@DaveMustang74 2 жыл бұрын
Right! It was done with mad humor and mad respect. I'm not too big of a MJ fan when it comes to the man, but I've loved his music since I was a kid in the 80s.
@tammywhatever8602
@tammywhatever8602 10 ай бұрын
As an old metal/rock chick... WE love MJ. I was so happy to see other REAL LOVERS of music that pay homage to THE greatest King of Music!! ❤ I miss MJ & will ALWAYS approve anyone honoring him! 🥰 😍♥️
@nightparrot5010
@nightparrot5010 2 жыл бұрын
love the reaction...how you were skeptical and then just rocked with it and noticed all the homage...let us give a little recognition to the drummer wearing "the" glove.
@nelcindasousa807
@nelcindasousa807 2 жыл бұрын
And the pants holding up to see the socks....😂😂😂👌🏾
@jasontanner9720
@jasontanner9720 2 жыл бұрын
4 months on and this is still one of the best music reactions ever. I can't get over how you go from skeptical to fan.
@Shiby23
@Shiby23 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing your serious face with the thought of flop on this cover was fantastic. i just watched your face until your cheeks loosened up and that smile started to shine. This really is an amazing cover and i'm glad everyone enjoys it so much, even MJ
@hollow1585
@hollow1585 2 жыл бұрын
This is what love for another's creation looks like. This is how you make it your own and still put every bit of respect and love for the original into it.
@babylizards2309
@babylizards2309 2 жыл бұрын
I just love the way you started out not too sure, but once it got going you opened up and really started to feel it. Serious props to you man! No closed mind. Great reaction. I remember loving this song when it first came out. I've always been a fan of MJ myself and really liked this cover.
@allenlovestia1982
@allenlovestia1982 2 жыл бұрын
Well, he doesn't look woke if we're judging by appearance.
@GothamsHer0
@GothamsHer0 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely ONE of the greatest cover songs I've heard. Disturbed's sounds of silence is another one and you already did Johnny Cash - Hurt
@HOOONIER
@HOOONIER 2 жыл бұрын
Killswitch engage! Holy diver is almost perfect!!!
@salmonero6472
@salmonero6472 2 жыл бұрын
Haley Reinhart’s cover of Creep is even better than the original
@danielshort568
@danielshort568 2 жыл бұрын
Seether, careless whisper is possibly the best cover i have heard
@jontraz5993
@jontraz5993 2 жыл бұрын
@@HOOONIER ooooh HEEEELL yeah
@jontraz5993
@jontraz5993 2 жыл бұрын
@@salmonero6472 watch it miss don't do my boy Thom like that
@Outkast8703
@Outkast8703 Жыл бұрын
Loved the reaction brotha, looked nervous a first but you gave them a chance and they killed it, much respect to MJ The King Of Pop
@terrajuniorjune8961
@terrajuniorjune8961 2 жыл бұрын
I love this reaction definitely the best one 🤣 3:43 you hit that "Oow" perfect 👌 and I could see you were digging it to the end.
@murder13love
@murder13love 2 жыл бұрын
This came out pre-youtube, at least as we know it, 2009 must have just been when it was added. Pretty sure it was early 2000s.. fun cover for sure but AAF were unfairly considered a 1 hit wonder because of this cover. I personally quite liked alot of their stuff though
@freezingCode
@freezingCode 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely - Anthology was packed with some good ones! I think the only play I remember them getting on MTV was this song and Movies.
@murder13love
@murder13love 2 жыл бұрын
@@freezingCode can't say they were my favourite band but I remember listening to loads of their songs! You're right though, this song was played nonstop on music channels 🤣
@nicholasdunlap2275
@nicholasdunlap2275 2 жыл бұрын
2001 to be exact.
@cheehee808_
@cheehee808_ 2 жыл бұрын
This song and wish were some of my faves
@iamgalaxies
@iamgalaxies 2 жыл бұрын
Alien Ant Farm - Movies. It still slaps!
@psychobetha
@psychobetha 2 жыл бұрын
fun fact: the kid dancing is doing it in front of MJ’s childhood home 💜 MJ saw the video before it was released and the only thing they were worried about was if he would think the face mask was too much, but he was cool with everything.
@piercingcrescendo7481
@piercingcrescendo7481 2 жыл бұрын
I’m curious. Why would the mask be a problem?
@dethisbtfl
@dethisbtfl 2 жыл бұрын
@@piercingcrescendo7481 back in the day, his kids wore masks in public to help shelter their identity from the insane amount of paparazzi that followed him
@Courier_Seven
@Courier_Seven Жыл бұрын
Watching Stevie go from unamused at the mere thought to loving it was great and all, but the way he broke a smile and get excited EVERY time that little kid in the yellow shirt would NAIL those dances was tremendous.
@elitegenesis1583
@elitegenesis1583 2 жыл бұрын
This takes me back. Bought this album when it came out. One of the best covers ever made. RIP MJ his impact on music will live on forever.
@Dreznin
@Dreznin Жыл бұрын
Same, I picked up the album during the summer break between my 10th and 11th grade years, right after hearing this cover. I grew up loving MJ's music as a kid of the 80s and early 90s, but eventually became more of a rock and metal fan, so hearing AAF blend MJ and the modern rock of the time had me sold on it.
@rebeccahopkins9522
@rebeccahopkins9522 2 жыл бұрын
This, Thriller, Dirty Diana, Billy Jean, Bad, Man In The Mirror, Beat It, Black Or White, the moonwalk, the glove, the jacket, his dancing, his choreography, the brilliance of his musical compositions and musical arrangements, his angelic voice, his magical way of performing, his groundbreaking, world shaking videos on MTV…my 80’s childhood right there. Many, many people’s childhood. These youngins just don’t know how Michael Jackson used to rule the effing world. And still to this day, his music is beloved, iconic, his performance capabilities the measuring stick of which all male pop/r&b, dancer singing performers are held against (sorry Timberlake, you will never be as great as Michael Jackson). And none have ever measured up, even all these many, many decades later. His legacy will never die, and has outlasted even his own life. All hail the king of pop, long may he rule 👑 even if it’s just in our ♥️
@weaponizedglitter69
@weaponizedglitter69 2 жыл бұрын
Dude. Don't underestimate this nugget. 2 Cellos also does a cover for smooth criminal that will make you appreciate music in so many forms
@jromins9155
@jromins9155 2 жыл бұрын
This!!!!!
@sbuttonblossom9286
@sbuttonblossom9286 2 жыл бұрын
Agree
@paprika63097
@paprika63097 2 жыл бұрын
truth! Also David Garret
@laylafranklin2730
@laylafranklin2730 2 жыл бұрын
Omg yess😍 I would love to see 2cellos on the Chanel
@tankeater
@tankeater 2 жыл бұрын
To see your face from the beginning, to the end put a smile on my face to know it was genuine. Glad they lived up to MJ in your eyes too 🤘
@poptya
@poptya 2 жыл бұрын
lol I LOVE how you went in super skeptical and then realized that this is one of the ALL TIME greatest covers in music history
@midwestmulisha820
@midwestmulisha820 2 жыл бұрын
We gotta get Stevie to react to that kid that does the MJ dance at his school talent show!
@besi381
@besi381 2 жыл бұрын
Old legends that never get old and stoping shaking my head hearing....
@barbarapeffer9161
@barbarapeffer9161 Ай бұрын
They referenced, BillyJean, Dirty Diana, Thriller, Black or White, Smooth Criminal (of course). Plus, Bubbles the monkey, the shiny glove (chair), the way his pants were always above his shoes, and his long-time friendship with Elizabeth Taylor (the tattoo at the end). Perfect. And MJ approved EVERYTHING. He loved this cover, the video, and everything about it.
@christopherriediger
@christopherriediger Жыл бұрын
One year later and still get goosebumps watching Stevie react to this!!!
@NashaWriter85
@NashaWriter85 2 жыл бұрын
That's the thing, MJ's music....really could lend itself to 'hard rock' super easily. Like, "Dirty Diana" is legit a rock song that even has a bad-ass guitar solo in it. I think thats why this cover works so dang well..its just the logical next-step.
@Sylence01
@Sylence01 2 жыл бұрын
If you haven't heard it already, but another Rock band called Shaman's Harvest put out a Dirty Diana cover back in 2015 and it's honestly one of the best covers I've ever heard.
@NashaWriter85
@NashaWriter85 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sylence01 Just checked out that cover and yeah....holy shit, its soooo good! Thank you for exposing me to that! I downloaded that sooooo fast lol.
@travisr4057
@travisr4057 2 жыл бұрын
@NashaWriter ..agreed! :) If I remember correctly, the guitar in Dirty Diana, MJ brought in the (at the time) guitarist from Billy Idol's band
@robertlenzo3303
@robertlenzo3303 2 жыл бұрын
Chris Cornell (RIP) -- Billie Jean is a beautiful listen. One of the best voices you'll hear. His Prince - Nothing Compares to U is also phenomenal 🙏
@Merlin0fCamelot
@Merlin0fCamelot 2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest ever.
@ratatgp3926
@ratatgp3926 2 жыл бұрын
Those songs were already dark and Chris made it more dark and broken.
@jonathanzambrano6349
@jonathanzambrano6349 2 жыл бұрын
Followed their music for a bit before we met them at a Warped Tour show in San Diego and they were some of the nicest dudes around, had us come up on stage while they performed. They put on an amazing show, so much energy and the bass player is a trip to watch!! They for sure did the King justice!
@breyannacenoz1343
@breyannacenoz1343 2 жыл бұрын
I am so obsessed with Michael Jackson, and Alien Ant Farm. My second favorite song of all time is by Alien Ant Farm, it’s called movies, I love this so much
@Thanos1908
@Thanos1908 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best MJ covers imo.
@beansbs7876
@beansbs7876 2 жыл бұрын
This is currently my 3 year old sons favorite song. It’s on repeat.
@deadlymantis4210
@deadlymantis4210 2 жыл бұрын
So many homages to MJ through the video too.... 2:25 the MJ lean 3:17 Thriller wolf and leather jacket 3:43 crotch grab 5:38 MJ's sequinned glove and his monkey bubbles 5:55 Billie Jean sidewalk lighting up 6:18 Dance scene with the black panther 6:25 Thriller dance 6:30 Sidewalk steam vent (take your pic of any MJ vid) 6:37 Billie Jean eyes and sidewalk lights 7:45 Billie Jean touching stuff and lighting it up 8:13 showing the MJ white socks 8:26 Possibly an Elizabeth Taylor Tattoo who MJ loved 8:29 Thriller eyes. Any I missed???????
@kryten09
@kryten09 Жыл бұрын
The split screen parts are from the "don't stop till you get enough" video.
@joeclark5562
@joeclark5562 Жыл бұрын
Mj flag on house
@joeclark5562
@joeclark5562 Жыл бұрын
3:12
@exodia1510
@exodia1510 Жыл бұрын
Black or White
@slowcurve8864
@slowcurve8864 Жыл бұрын
Drummer wearing one glove
@BeardedKayakFishing
@BeardedKayakFishing 2 жыл бұрын
This was and still is a GREAT cover. The little things they did to pay respect and everything was on point.
@poundinthastreets
@poundinthastreets 2 жыл бұрын
AAF released this in 2001. Idk why you’re seeing 2009- maybe just when this specific video was posted. Anyway, not only did they clear it, Mike was a huge fan of the song & video with all the Easter eggs. He loved it.
@forevermarked5826
@forevermarked5826 2 жыл бұрын
2009 us when alot of stuff was added to KZbin
@poundinthastreets
@poundinthastreets 2 жыл бұрын
@@forevermarked5826 makes sense
@Ali98996901
@Ali98996901 2 жыл бұрын
The bassist of AAF was friends with a member of MJ's backing band and had him pass on a demo they'd recorded for fun and MJ LOVED it. He gave every Easter Egg in the video his blessing. And there are A LOT of them...
@reactivereplays5666
@reactivereplays5666 2 жыл бұрын
I believe it was the bassists' players uncle that was actually the contact from what I've read. Not 100% about it though. Just like to put the information out there about the greats.
@thanossnap4170
@thanossnap4170 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you went from hesitent to "oh fuck yes!" Probably what most of us felt when we first heard this.
@paulliversidge7140
@paulliversidge7140 Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt the best cover of any song of all time. As a huge MJ I was skeptical like you but AAF absolutely smashed this, perfect.
@ajstyles7678
@ajstyles7678 2 жыл бұрын
Alien ant farm is my favourite punk rock band, I honestly like this version better than Michael Jacksons one, its probably because it has more rock to it
@saltyark7564
@saltyark7564 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it usually works that way, it’s great that bands do covers so no matter what genre of music we can all enjoy the classics , like KoRn covering Pink Floyd “Another Brick in the Wall” is one I point to,”.
@MusicMakesAdiff23
@MusicMakesAdiff23 2 жыл бұрын
Better than the original??! … lol Ight let’s not get too crazy 😂 but yeah man this is my favorite cover. I’m shocked stevie never heard this before ?? Niggas in my hood was fuckin with this record. I mean we were like 14 years old but everyone was singing this shit in the lunch room 😂
@cheehee808_
@cheehee808_ 2 жыл бұрын
I actually heard this version before I heard the MJ original so I'm nostalgic for this one
@jonathanmichaelschmitz3725
@jonathanmichaelschmitz3725 2 жыл бұрын
My depression is gonna take a backseat on this one. I love your positive energy.
@nickeyharry3605
@nickeyharry3605 11 ай бұрын
Your transition from, “HELL NO!”, to “FUCK YEA!” is outstanding!
@Shrugboatt
@Shrugboatt 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your channels doing so well, Stevie. You deserve it, dude! I appreciate the effort and grind you put into releasing all this content for us
@Williamtipq
@Williamtipq 2 жыл бұрын
Yep I remember this song from when I was a kid, very memorable cover.
@fatimabiji
@fatimabiji 2 жыл бұрын
Yes Michael Jackson gave his blessing. MJ really loved their cover to his song. Michael talks about this in a interview. Just type in Michael Jackson Alien Ant Farm Interview on KZbin. And yes that’s bubbles. Much love Shine & shine on forever King We love you MJ
@26ryanpat
@26ryanpat 2 жыл бұрын
That was so fun watching you react to that. You had the same reaction I did in 2001 when this came out I was still a kid. I had no idea this was a MJ song then I found MJ and it made this song that much better. They joy on your face really made me smile.
@marky147
@marky147 2 жыл бұрын
Remember blasting this in the car when I was driving home at weekends from the base I was stationed at 20 years ago, lol.
@brdngdlk
@brdngdlk 2 жыл бұрын
Fuck yeah love seeing Stevie rocking out
@VacationJohnny
@VacationJohnny Жыл бұрын
I’ve been a massive fan of this song since this was released! Seeing your reaction and you rocking out to this brings me and insane amount of joy!!! 🤘
@lukecca85
@lukecca85 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you started sceptical but got right into it as you watched it. Love this song. Love this channel.
@runyunhyde4373
@runyunhyde4373 2 жыл бұрын
Chris Cornell does an amazing cover of Billy Jean. I would do it for singing Sunday though.
@Benesato
@Benesato 2 жыл бұрын
Cornell's version brings chills to me all the time. The original, the way it was produced and sounds, so many people I spoke with never realized the subject matter MJ was hitting on. I've seen people freak when they hear Cornell's version and come to understand the depth of the lyrics
@tain2002
@tain2002 2 жыл бұрын
I did not know Chris Cornell covered billy jean, I’m finding it and listening right now
@runyunhyde4373
@runyunhyde4373 2 жыл бұрын
@@tain2002 yes and he also did a cover of Nothing compares 2 U
@RikaShae
@RikaShae 2 жыл бұрын
Stevie you’d also really like “These Days” by AAF, the back story for the making of that video is crazy AF!
@Sayin42
@Sayin42 2 жыл бұрын
Great choice! I’m also a very big fan of Movies, can’t get enough of it tbh
@RikaShae
@RikaShae 2 жыл бұрын
@@Sayin42 yeah Movies is a good song, I just think he’d rock with how they filmed These Days 🤣
@chrispakett2537
@chrispakett2537 2 жыл бұрын
He’ll love these day because of the video, a lot of big hip hop artist!
@Sayin42
@Sayin42 2 жыл бұрын
@@RikaShae oh yeah for sure! Movies is more for myself not a request for Stevie to do - I have great memories with my kids rocking out to that in the car but yes I do love, love ‘These days’ too in a different way. These Days is a perfect song choice of AAF for Stevie to dive further into
@lordtj63
@lordtj63 3 ай бұрын
Latoya said Michael sanctioned this and loved every second of it.. she said they watched it together before it was released and she said Michael was jumping up & down his chair clapping and whooping... so we can safely say he had no issues authorising this at all lol.. much love from the UK Stevie. Love the channel
@MillieMuncher360
@MillieMuncher360 2 жыл бұрын
AAF smooth criminal was the song we would blast when stunting in our cars. High energy, great song, lyrics fit, and when you pull off something wicked it was just the perfect background theme.
@geramypace4084
@geramypace4084 2 жыл бұрын
MJ told them to go all out for the video! The bass guitarist for AAF was friends with MJ's drummer and got him to get MJ to ok making the song.
@Lecksfitness
@Lecksfitness 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not a rocker, but this is one of my “go to’s” when I’m hitting the gym and need that push!🤘🏼
@daddyk504
@daddyk504 11 ай бұрын
Love his reaction!! So skeptical at first but by the first hook he’s ROCKING out!!! Classic jam by AAF😊
@dave93x
@dave93x Жыл бұрын
Man seeing your judgements slide and fly off as the song played was a joy. YOU BETTER, YOU BETTA HIT THAT SHIT
@Dit1284
@Dit1284 2 жыл бұрын
This did not come out in 2001 because I remember exactly how old I was and what grade I was in. This song may have topped the charts in ‘01 but came out in 1999 on the radio. Per a snippet of their Wikipedia: In 1999, Alien Ant Farm released their debut album, titled Greatest Hits that featured a first version of "Smooth Criminal". It went on to win Best Independent Album in the L.A. Music Awards that year.
@Kikan319
@Kikan319 2 жыл бұрын
You didn't even quote Wikipedia right.... anyways. Thera are 2 vrersions of this song. The 1st recording belongs on their 1st album "greatest Hits' Which dropped in 99. This version was released in 01 on "Anthology" which is their debut album. a Debut album is usually referred to an artists first major album. IE dropped on a major label. Doesn't mean the debut album is their actual first album though.
@neilshaw7857
@neilshaw7857 2 жыл бұрын
When stevie has a good time doing this, we all have a good time 😂😂
@jordanmills6371
@jordanmills6371 Жыл бұрын
Your energy is contagious. I was just as hype with you watching this and have heard this since it came out. Keep that up man!
@TheNeonNinja
@TheNeonNinja 2 жыл бұрын
this is still one of the greatest reactions ever as a first listen that's completely believable...great video Stevie, I've shown it to my entire family, brings back such good memories and makes us laugh and smile. Thank you!
@seandobson6221
@seandobson6221 2 жыл бұрын
I’m usually the guy who gets throughly pissed when people redo my 80s music but this cover is AMAZING! The video shows so much love for MJ in the video Easter eggs
@watsonswhey
@watsonswhey 2 жыл бұрын
Heard this before I was aware who MJ was, and it's why covers are great, they introduce you to incredible talent.
@Jackd-lz2hn
@Jackd-lz2hn Жыл бұрын
Stevia I've been a fan for almost 3 years now and this one just popped up again I had forgot that you were done this one man I appreciate you and you keep on damn struggling and getting them out there keep on bringing the heat
@jenniferbaumgarden9293
@jenniferbaumgarden9293 Жыл бұрын
This song came out in the late 90's or early 00's. Long before MJ died. As others have said, MJ gave his full support of this cover.
@corman2332
@corman2332 2 жыл бұрын
01. He saw. He liked.
@keenancharles3886
@keenancharles3886 2 жыл бұрын
😂 Yooooo seeing Stevie do this reaction makes me so happy bruh! LOL! HEELL YEEEEE!!
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
Had the same made my day
@richardsear8008
@richardsear8008 2 жыл бұрын
I love the way you were really unsure at the start but were totally sucked in by it at the end. Good reaction
@jonathanmichaelschmitz3725
@jonathanmichaelschmitz3725 2 жыл бұрын
Goodbye sadness. Hello Stevie Knight.
@DTheChickenKing
@DTheChickenKing 2 жыл бұрын
Should do a MJ week hell a month as much music as the King of Pop has!
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
Hope Stevie wil do some. But umg ect it's like doing a Eminem reaction. He doesn't get paid. But is forced to take on the Haters as a bonus.
@reneeallen3569
@reneeallen3569 2 жыл бұрын
Mike actually loved their version and upped the rock in his concerts.
@glamourisbest
@glamourisbest 2 жыл бұрын
This was released in 2001 and all of his concerts Dangerous…history….bad and all of his other tours were before 2001 and he was doing rock already.
@Inboden69
@Inboden69 2 жыл бұрын
2001 so 20yrs now, dang...but ya deft a music video that was a love letter to MJ's career. Fans love this even if they dont like rock cause of the video.
@roman0robert
@roman0robert 3 ай бұрын
LOL!! You warmed up real quick to this, Stevie! Once it really got moving so did you!
@AJimiDigginKat
@AJimiDigginKat 2 жыл бұрын
You'll probably hear this version played on the radio even today more that MJ's version
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
Because radio went believing mainstream media and stopped playing him.
@AJimiDigginKat
@AJimiDigginKat 2 жыл бұрын
@@jvd1983rmd I think in part that is true but the reception of AAF's version was pretty damn good. There aren't many covers of MJ songs outside of this one that have been embraced. In fact this is the most noted one
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
@@AJimiDigginKat when it was released most Def. I loved it actualy
@AJimiDigginKat
@AJimiDigginKat 2 жыл бұрын
@@jvd1983rmd It's the best one I've heard to date
@jvd1983rmd
@jvd1983rmd 2 жыл бұрын
@@AJimiDigginKat as a full cover yes sir.
@benb6535
@benb6535 2 жыл бұрын
This is probably the BEST reaction video for this song that I have seen!!
@joshlansdown2810
@joshlansdown2810 5 ай бұрын
Watching your body language change from the start to the MJ lean is so fucking great Bro! These guys killed it fr, loved the reaction 🤘
@loks2315
@loks2315 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I’m a hardcore rnb rap fan. But even a bigger MJ fan. This cover is THE BEST MJ cover ever!! I remember this coming out when I was 11 lol
@Silfverr
@Silfverr 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most epic covers ever
@johnraygun9868
@johnraygun9868 2 жыл бұрын
Been going back through some of my favorites you made, much love Stevie!
@maine420grow8
@maine420grow8 12 күн бұрын
The car blowing up was THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
@leesavick5885
@leesavick5885 4 ай бұрын
I have watched your reaction over and over! Love it
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