First Time The Jackson 5 REACTION!- Medley: Stand!, Who's Loving You, I Want You Back

[@Ruebz_f30]

He was already a superstar by this point. I’m sure everyone knew he was special.

[@k_salter]

This is why so many of us were distraught by his death. I was 10 at the time of this performance, and he'd been in our lives forever providing exceptional music and joy. R.I.P. Michael... we miss you!

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

The world mourned so much because his music evoked memories in *ALL* generations. Literally everyone in 80s was a fan and so, a lot of memories come with his music. The entire world stopped it was insane.

[@itsjustnaima]

I was 7 when he died in 2009 and let me tell you - I’ve never ever ( before or after ) cried for anyone who died like I cried for Michael Jackson! Much love from Germany! We all miss him very deeply.🙏🏼

[@dannysilva3210]

@@itsjustnaima same

[@stephaniegoddard9397]

Yep I also grew up watching them too! RIP Michael and now his older brother, Tito’s in Heaven now.

[@MoreLimitless_]

MJ was just HIM his entire career

[@ZaZaTay1738]

ong

[@joejames1794]

Basically

[@spitnificent]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@Ninja_RcKMarino-gh9uf]

Then here come these ppl: "He was him even after he touched this kids private part" Ngga what?

[@rene_mxo]

Not just MJ the whole Jackson’s 5 bro

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Babies are born knowing who Michael Jackson is!! ❤️❤️✌️

[@johnneails9747]

He’s the last of that caliber of entertainers that changed things…forever. There will never be another.

[@rene_mxo]

Yes there will be

[@kooldawg]

@@rene_mxonah it will never be someone like Michael Jackson ever again

[@Abbriscoe]

No Singer/Dancer/Performer before, during and after his reign has come close to Michael Jackson. He will always be the King of Pop.

[@chesterlewis2981]

But one of the comments says Marlon was the better dancer lol

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

Abbriscoe! I agree with you! Name one! Michael Jackson’s songs are selling even more now since he left us! RIP! ❤Great comment! 😎👍🏽⭐️👍🏽❤️💕

[@NeptuneLady1957]

I have tears because I remember, from the beginning when they were performing in talent shows. Yes, am that old (same age as Marlon), saw them at MANY concerts, heard them; bought their first 45 (Big Boy). Who new?! Great days, great times. And remember..it was ALL of them!

[@Lynn7015hb]

Many of us Michael's age have loved him for a very long time now. ❤ RIP

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

Yes Lynn! Preach! We grew up with him and when he passed away we were devastated! I know I was! Great comment! 😎❤️💕💛💙🩵🤍🧡💜🤎🩶💚🩷

[@MrKeychange]

MJ is a protegy. There are clips of him as early as 5 years old. 🔥

[@GonRogue-85]

Prodigy.

[@c.macnificent8850]

Yeah but if he didn’t they would’ve fell victim to the streets like so many of young black men..so this alternative is a great one

[@DianeRandle-m5u]

​@@c.macnificent8850Yeap Especially Being from Gary Indiana In those Times Joe Was Doing his Best to keep em all off the Streets Even tho he May Have Been To Strict

[@helenmalina799]

Those of us who were lucky to grow up with them had the greatest era,it will never be repeated ❤

[@darksharxz]

Facts

[@leonardsmith1175]

I still believe that the Jackson Five was underrated as a band. In these early songs you see how well the entire group performs. My favorite Jackson Five song is Maybe Tomorrow.

[@KimbaLoveAdams]

I’ve been to three of his concerts. One was The Jackson’s Victory tour with all of the brothers and Michael. And two of his solo tours. Bad and Dangerous. And it’s impossible to describe to you how it was to be there. It was electric. It was alive! It was unmatched by any concerts I’ve ever been to before or after. And yes a lot of girls and guts passed out. He will forever remain not only my first crush but my favorite artist ever. There is and will never be another Michael Jackson.

[@glennmason6982]

Totally agree. I went to Bad and Dangerous. It was like being in the presence of a miracle in man form.

[@bubbletae0753]

The fact that if he even messed up 1 singular note he would’ve got beaten terribly. We miss you Michael and all ur hard work❤

[@Ruebz_f30]

How’s that a fact?

[@lisakeller6766]

It’s true 💔

[@trafalgarlawsgurl21]

It's been well documented that Joe Jackson beat the boys from a young age if they were out of step or off tone​@@Ruebz_f30

[@ButterlyB]

@@Ruebz_f30because it quite literally is a well known fact..??

[@AngelRivera-de1lq]

​@Ruebz_f30 why u think theyre all so perfect and well choreographed n sound like a studio recording at 10 yrs old? Why u think they call him "joseph" and not dad? He beat them till they got it perfect then made them perform and use the money to get outta Gary

[@shavonjohnson1432]

Michael is the youngest in the group, he was 10 years old. The 2nd youngest is Marlon Jackson, the other little guy, he was 11 years old. The guy on the end playing the guitar and singing is Jermaine Jackson, he was 14 years old, the guy on the other end with the guitar is Tito Jackson, he was 16 years old, and the tall guy in the middle is Jackie Jackson, he is the oldest in the group, he was 18 years old.

[@kevinburke6055]

Michael was 11 here. He was born August 58 this was Dec 69

[@MarsVee123]

@@kevinburke6055 He was still the youngest. They marketed him as younger than what he was. Marlon is a year and half older

[@rene_mxo]

Mike was 11 Marlon was 12 Jermaine was 15 Tito was 16 Jackie was 19

[@plother4242]

this is what I grew up with. Michael Jackson was exactly 2 weeks older than me. His birthday is August 29th 1958 and mine is September 12th 1958. It was amazing to me growing up knowing he was my age and was so talented.

[@chillywillie6283]

The ages of the Jackson Five when that show was aired on 12/14/69; Michael 11. Marlon 12, Jermaine 15, Tito 16, Jackie 18.

[@leahfortune8279]

I attended a MJ concert many years ago and it is still vivid in my mind. His concert was the most AMAZING concert EVER!!! He created so much ENERGY and excitment the whole time! I will NEVER forget that experience!!! People left his concerts feeling AMAZED!!!!

[@Milkers777]

Y’all opened up Pandora’s box you two definitely need to go Era by Era when it comes to MJ’s performance evolution etc. he’s truly THE KING OF MUSIC! A true child prodigy just unfortunate he had no real childhood.👑🌟💯(MJ is Thee Most Known Human Being To Ever Live other than Jesus Christ tbh Ali ain’t even more known than Hitler respectfully.)

[@casey4602]

Michael Jackson was my first celebrity crush. I was blessed to see the Jackson 5 perform live in 1974 &1975 at the Circle Star theater in San Carlos CA.

[@ninjafirewolf]

Funny Enough Who Lovin You is Smokey Robinson song, but people forget, so every time he performs, it they say i didn't know you sing Michael Jackson song.

[@jeaofficial_]

THE GOAT!!!

[@ayaanbretmitchell9830]

Child prodigy that grew into adult genius. An exceptional human being, kissed by God.

[@michikogordon1]

I’m very fortunate to have seen the Jackson Five every time they played in Chicago and Michael Jackson when he first went solo. I’ve been to every concert up to the Victory Tour in 1984. Imagine seeing them perform from 1970-1984. Unbelievable talent and showmanship!

[@glennmason6982]

I really enjoyed that guys. You watching little MJ brought happy and sad tears to my eyes. He was truly a one off. Exceptional human being.

[@bgvan37]

Just love when youngins finally hear our music 🎶

[@chillywillie6283]

Anytime Michael wasn’t singing, ninety percent of the time, it was more than likely Jermaine.

[@chillywillie6283]

I saw them in concert for the first time after ten years of watching them perform on television variety shows on May 4th 1979 at the Sunrise Musical Theatre in Sunshine FL. I was in the USAF stationed about forty miles from the venue. I went early to hopefully catch them doing a sound check, but that didn’t happen but l was able to be in the back of the theater when they arrived. It was me, them and the limousine driver. This was before smart phones so l wasn’t able to get a picture and l didn’t have an autograph book, so all l am left with is the memories.

[@mitchellbanks34]

Michael was the youngest of the group. The other little one is Marlon who was about a year older than Michael. In total there were 9 Jackson children, Michael was the 7th of the 9 and they had another brother named Randy who was 3 years younger than Michael who would join group a few short years later. And Janet Jackson was the baby of the family.

[@sandyproctor4901]

I’ve been to an MJ concert. In Melbourne Australia on his world wide History tour. It was out of this world. I’m forever grateful to have been able to see him live. RIP MJ❤️

[@phoenixxking4156]

Peak/Prime MJ is his wembley concert in 1988 (age 30) but you both have to go on an MJ journey! In my opinion his most impressive song vocally as a kid was "A Fool For You"

[@coolbreezecameo]

My first concert was seeing the Jackson 5 in 1974. It was amazing!!

[@KB-xp6dq]

I saw MJ in concert the first time at 4 years old (and then many more times after that; even flew home to L.A. from college in Tennessee TWICE to see him). And THEN, I got to spend 5 days at Neverland (and see him be a regular dad in 2002). I'm a writer, so I've written it all down. Let me know if you want to read it.

[@vickil3256]

I’m so lucky I got to watch him from this age all the way thru. ❤

[@johndalessandro9157]

Mind boggling good. MJ was about 10 months younger than me. I was doing my homework, playing ball and riding my bike. He was on TV and the radio. AMAZING. The whole world fell in love with this talented family. Most of all Michael. One of a kind. Gone too soon.

[@billmarshall5040]

I remember watching this on our enormous 13 inch console TV! We were so proud. Everyone understood just Iconic and special Michael was! Everyone also wanted that purple hat! 😊😊😊😊😊

[@chillywillie6283]

I am so glad l was able to see Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five from the start in 1969. The only kids in history who were able to watch themselves on their own Saturday morning cartoon.

[@skinheadjon901]

The Osmonds cartoon springs to mind 🤔🎶😉

[@csf7773]

@@skinheadjon901 no one watched the osmonds cartoon!! 😂😂😂😂

[@courtjoseph2008]

Love you guys reaction. I grew up during the Jackson 5 era. I attended their Victory Tour concert in 1984 at the Orange Bowl in Miami. It was an awesome experience that I will never forget.

[@Michael-ls4zc]

I was so blessed to see him one time live simply amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@NorrisFoxx]

It reminds you of Bruno Mars because he got all of his inspiration from Motown (Jackson 5 et cetera), R&B, and soul performers.

[@pxlmvr7]

A little more of the back story, I was a couple years younger than Michael, this was in 1969 and we had just come out of a *TERRIBLE* political decade with the assassination of a president, JFK’s brother, Malcolm X, Dr. King and we were still struggling through really bad racial strife. Then came the Jackson 5!! They brought a lot of joy, fun, good vibes, dancing and wonderful energy to a tired nation! They were also the first black teen idols! *EVERYONE* LOOOOVED the Jackson 5!! I think they really helped bring the country together in their own way! :) To debut on the nationally famous Ed Sullivan Show and then rattle off *YEARS* of #1 hits in the 70s, and then for Michael to become *MICHAEL* in the 80s was a really interesting period.

[@jenniferdinapoli8168]

Great reaction!! Love to go through the MJ journey with you guys! I was blessed to see him live in Buenos Aires in 1993 on his Dangerous tour! I did not know who he was, but the moment he jumped into the stage I fall in love with him! To see him live, to feel his presence, his energy! There are no words to explain that feeling! Love MJ since that day and forever will! ❤

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

And no autotune or hot Mike’s, but just straight up talent. He truly was a child prodigy

[@luana45393]

I mean Michael was performing since the age of 5, think about it, by that time he was already great, he HAD to

[@pressurejawn]

Definitely recommend y’all React to MJ and his brothers Full Motown 25 performance in 4K of course!

[@shawniegee1635]

I went to the The Jacksons Victory tour in Los Angeles. It was great!! I’ll never forget it!!

[@sheldonsalazar2118]

I was 10 years old back in 1978 when the Jacksons performed on the island of Trinidad 🇹🇹.I had to beg my parents to take me to the show;that was the first concert i have ever been to.They were in my opinion one of the biggest performers to our island during the 1970s

[@oneday458]

I was lucky to see him twice in Auckland New Zealand in 1996. It was the History Tour and he was phenomenal. Nothing disappointed. He was full on from start to finish. All the known song specific choreography -even the Smooth Criminal lean, as well as the signature dance moves and poses. So glad I saw him.

[@trishriley9681]

Their father FORCED them to be perfect. It wasn't easy for them growing up.😔

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

Their father was an example of how not to be a good father and leave lingering resentment in them from just children.

[@ashiaadams1394]

I was just speaking on that not too long ago....he gave them so much pressure that I believe that's why he was such a perfectionist at what he did and always had to be perfect which is why we ended up getting Off The Wall and so on.

[@GonRogue-85]

🙄

[@TerranceEdwards-mj5zq]

He forced them but I'm grateful that he did if it wasn't for joe we probably wouldn't ever heard of mj

[@jeffreyweitzman6463]

@@TerranceEdwards-mj5zq Do you actually realise the extent of his controlling behaviour over not just MJ but all of them growing up ? I would rather MJ would have actually had a happy childhood without all that and if he would have made it with his brothers to become famous great and in turn turn out without the psychological bull their father inflicted on them. But otherwise no, I don't think anyone should be grateful for that at any cost to the person/ people involved.

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

He paid a heavy price. He didnt choose this career. He was a one-off.in 1987 i was 5 and 'santa' left mj bad album and a cassette tape player for it, and i remember that christmas crying because i didnt think id ever get to have a whole album of anyone. Il love it til i die. Even now when we drive past our childhood home, my mum gets a tear remembering me and my brother's reaction to having the surprise of the 'Bad' album, and trying to dance to 'the way you make me feel' and 'bad' and 'man in the mirro'r and 'smooth criminal' and the other ones!! great channel, lots of love to you both , youve given me a nice warm reminder of the man and our childhood XXX

[@lolitadoss8079]

Beautiful story almost made me cry❤

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

@@lolitadoss8079 aww thanks lol

[@loriallen6650]

So loved you two reactions to this amazing performer performance. I remember watching this in real time as a little girl. My whole family gathered in front of our t.v. to see the Jackson 5 first appearance on the the Ed Sullivan show. We were already jamming to his records in amazement before this. Everyone knew Michael was special and he and his brothers was going to be super stars one day in their own right with Motown backing them. So, we wanting to enjoy the Jackson 5 as much as possible before the whole world celebrated them. Unfortunately, when they came to my city during this time I was too young to go see them in concert, it was a big deal, everyone just knew...probably not to the highs Michael reached, no one knew or could image.

[@cynthianayyar407]

I loved MJ since i first heard him when i was 3-4 years old. I was a lonely kid and Michael was my friend. In my mind of course. Loved him all my life

[@mrredwhite1244]

I am surprised that generations after mine love Michael Jackson as much as we did.

[@elraxomcgoutfoot9625]

I got to see Michael in 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand at the History Tour, I went with my dad and my little brother and it was one of the best nights of my life, I'll never forget it! Sweet video btw, it's always nice to see others who appreciate how gifted Michael was, RIP the King of Pop and the Greatest Entertainer who ever lived!!

[@andreadeamon6419]

Mj was the baby of the band

[@kzfive]

Up until Randy joined the group

[@NicholasGreen-b6e]

​@@kzfivecorrect Randy joined in 1972

[@carolmangum7524]

I was 7 when I brought my first album, it was The Jackson Five ABC. I still remember the excitement of that purchase 😁

[@alltogetherfitandproper4252]

My first concert was an MJ one in ‘88. We sat behind his stage at the Forum in LA, he had that silver get up. And I remember it vividly to this day.

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

Loved y'all's reaction. I grew up on the J5. Michael was 4 years older than me, so he was my childhood crush. And my sisters, cousins, and friends, even though we're all girls, would be the Jackson 5, dance moves and all 🙂. So much fun. Glad y'all liked them.

[@KaylaMarie_]

I had no idea there were adults that havent heard these songs. My brother used to listen to who’s loving you when he broke up with his hs gf when i was a kid back in the 90s. These songs were in heavy rotation decades after they came out. I was born 20 years after abc was released and i still know every word

[@cjjacks33]

Jackson 5 performing “There Was A Time” on American Bandstand is another great one. Every single one of them stands out here, from the singing to dancing, instruments, everything is amazing and just naturally magical.

[@cjjacks33]

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[@kevingrace-c7d]

I saw him twice 😊 dangerous tour and history it was legendary the anticipation of him coming onto stage my heart was coming out of my chest !

[@hopeklemann1]

Michael is 9 years old in this performance... his talent was off the charts off the charts! 💔

[@scabbedwings6548]

Michael was 11 years old in this performance. This Ed Sullivan performance was their debut which aired in December of 1969. Michael was born in August of 1958.

[@htbald1]

This was great! The Jacksons are a seriously talented family! Don't sleep on Janet either! She's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside her brothers!

[@juanitadiemer64]

Hi from Germany 🙋‍♀(new Subscr.) Great reaction !! I am 65 y. old & I grew up with them. Later I`ve seen Michael twice in Germany ( Frankfurt & Hockenheim) I`ll never forget that !

[@jonsinclair3997]

I saw this on Ed Sullivan when I was a kid and was speechless.

[@pluckinmageetar]

Those of us who grew up with J5 hate the way he went out but there was simply no other young talent like that.....ever. His album "Off the Wall " (to me) is still his best!

[@PaulWilliams-pn3fl]

Back when music had soul. And you actually had soul singers who sang beautifully with emotion.

[@lolitadoss8079]

And ur name is Paul Williams ❤I love it. He’s my favorite Temptation

[@chillywillie6283]

Back when you needed actual talent to be on television.

[@lolitadoss8079]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@spitnificent]

🎙️🎯

[@michellec5407]

Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael! Tito and Jermaine was playing the guitars.

[@mrredwhite1244]

Real talk! MJ was the man 😊

[@lifestyle-everything]

Glad i came across this video. As a LIFER of an MJ fan….you guys feeling this….the Jackson 5 (J5) era, The Jacksons Era, The Off The Wall Era, The Thriller Era, The Bad Era, The Dangerous Era, The HIStory Era, The Invincible Era to his passing…. If u need specific suggestions, I’d gladly send some of other MJ fans will def point u in the right direction. Enjoy!!

[@michaelmartin1714]

Jermaine also has several hits of his own. Back in 1980 him and Michael had the #1 & #2 song of the year, with Jermaine edging Michael for the top spot. His song "Let's get serious" was #1 for 6 weeks. Michael had "Rock with you." #1 for 6 as well.

[@michaelmartin1714]

This was on the R&B charts, to be clear.

[@xavimontero2615]

From right to left you have Jermaine (lead vocals and Bass) Michael (lead vocals) Jackie (eldest and backup vocals) Marlon (backup vocals) and Tito ( backup vocals and guitar). The go Jackson line up. Randy came along later.

[@coursecorrection4105]

If you look at live concert footage from his kid era, you can hear that they do sound like the record live. They were so hard working kids

[@coursecorrection4105]

Before Motown they performed on the chitin circuit. They’d open for James brown, Motown acts, Jackie Wilson. Those shows sometimes required them to perform 5 shows a night. At the Apollo they performed 5 shows a day for 5 days. They were professionals

[@scabbedwings6548]

You two should listen to the original version of "Stand!" written by Sly Stone and performaned by his band Sly & the Family Stone. You should check out some of the bands other songs too such as "Family Affair", "Everyday People", "I Want to Take You Higher", "Hot Fun in the Summertime", "Sing a Simple Song" and "Dance to the Music". There are other songs that are in the band's catalog that are great too, but those are few to get you started in addition to checking out "Stand!".

[@skinheadjon901]

You should check out Muhammad Ali having a go at Sly Stone for being a bad druggy & an unsuitable role model for black kids on some 70's chat show (think it might be The Dick Cavette Show)

[@scabbedwings6548]

And looking at the likes of Sly Stone as kid made me not want to drugs. See how that goes. What's your point?

[@sojotruth180]

Some people thought of Micheal having a second mortality, especially when he sung that song as if he knew exactly what he was singing about like an old soul.

[@antwaunthompson3786]

I had the pleasure of seeing MJ during the BAD tour. You two are right, if the video moved you, seeing him live…. Takes it to another level. You need to react to Forever Came Today from the Carol Burnette show. Amazing choreography!!!!

[@suzannezethner8180]

My childhood! Was the best ! ❤❤❤

[@RicoMusap-te3om]

It's rare to hear a 10 yr old sing in key always amazes

[@1960317]

The other "main" singer is Jermaine Jackson. He had a nice solo career when he sliit from the J5. I went to a J5 concert that included the 5 brothers plus Rand and Janet.

[@mrs.jackson5872]

The king of music ❤

[@D-Almighty]

Bands of today use auto tune. This is pure talent

[@AuntieNina68]

If you haven't ever heard it, En Vogue redoes the "When I" part at the beginning of their 1989 hit Hold On!

[@hewhothinks6223]

Time Waits For No One is probably one of the most under rated Jacksons hit. Its off of the Triumph album in 1980 Michael was 21 or 22

[@TerranceEdwards-mj5zq]

Yes I have I of his first concert it was as advertised and more and it was grown women passing out as well teenagers I have done alot things seen alot of things and Nothing comes close to mike his presence his orr at my age i was 1yr younger than mike and he caught my attention and wouldn't let it go truly amazing best ever not even close

[@ffiorella]

Love y’alls reaction to this video. Y’all have to react to the full Jackson 5 & Michael Jackson Motown 25 performance in 4K. it consists of the Jackson 5 performing a medley and Michael performing “Billie Jean”! It’s the performance that put MJ on the map and where he debuted his iconic moonwalk for the very first time! would love to see your guy’s reaction to that!

[@nsmith3128]

You know how artists today have Hives? Like Taylor Swift has the "Swifties". Beyonce has the "Bey-Hive". Rihanna has the "Navy". MJ didn't have or need a hive because most of the humans on earth was his hive lol. They used to premiere his music videos on channels that didn't even play music. Thats how big he was.

[@aquarianmystic9]

Yall should react to their Motown audition! It’s amazing!!

[@olijadu]

The Greatest child artist of all time, greatest entertainer of all time. no one can touch this dude, just something else. on a side note Stokely from mint edition kinda moves like lil Michael in that who's loving u bit, little observation there.lol

[@Mus1c1luv]

So glad young people are still interested in REAL music 😉😉🙂🙂

[@davida7153]

Glad to see that people also realise that his siblings were talented too, especially Jermaine who has a very good voice, but of course MJ was very gifted in many different ways. He performs "Who´s loving you" like a pro who has been around 40 years on stage. Insane.

[@madakiphilomina03]

Lol especially Jermaine

[@terryjestersr.6769]

M.J. was really 11, born in 1958- they thought he'd be "cuter" being 10, like it really mattered he had the talent

[@rbailey3309]

I attended a Jackson Five Concert when I was about twelve years old. It was the most amazing concert I had ever been to. What I found weird was that there were grown women acting out like teenagers. What I did not know was that Micheal was going to be globally iconic. That is why it is so important to enjoy each moment because you never know if the moment you are living will be the best of all time until the time comes when you will realize it was!

[@coreyortiz9913]

y'all should react to Motown 25 from 1983 the Jackson 5 reunited after 8 years to perform these same songs plus MJ does a solo performance of billie jean afterwards. the billie jean performance is the reason why his thriller album is the best selling album in the world and 2nd best selling album in America

[@AJimiDigginKat]

THIS is why I laugh when Drake fans compare him to MJ🤣

[@trulysadbread]

I mean Drake compares himself to him in his songs and that’s fucking hilarious 😂😂

[@jaykay6411]

#Blasphemy

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

music of today is too samey. still some top songs etc but mj doing a moonwalk even during dangerous was like, mad insane, because there was no reference to go look it up. You could go to a library or hope a concert would be on tv or on video, nowadays we have access to literally everything and everyone. I cannot stress how alien-like a moonwalk seemed in the 80s, in the uk we had 4 tv channels,bbc1,bb2,itv.ch4. only people with money could afford a vhs tape recorder. mj seemed other worldly!

[@trulysadbread]

@@BelfastManUtdTherapy dude was pure magic, with infinite kindness. Too bad the world couldn’t understand and appreciate this until it was too late

[@refilwetshazo6809]

You can't compare greatness with mediocrity.. Auto tune with raw talent🙄.What an insult.

[@karenlobosco9646]

Yeah he could sing, but the pure Charisma Michael possessed still cannot be beat.

[@nancyj795]

Funny story: my dad watched all these Jackson 5 performances on TV. He remembers all of them. My dad brought his 45 record of "ABC"/"I Want You Back" to "Show and Tell" in 1st grade and from that point on he was "invited to the cookout." He later became teammates with many of those kids and the circle of friends grew. It eventually led to my dad being Best Man in four AA weddings and having five AA godchildren. The power of the Jackson 5 🤣

[@3912James]

Michael took Smokey Robinson 's song "Who's Lovin' You" to the stratosphere.

[@belindalopes6774]

Just shows what talent he had at such a young age. Even though some of it was forced on them.

[@chillywillie6283]

Go back and watch Motown at the Hollywood Palace hosted by Diana Ross about two months earlier where the Jackson Five debuted their first single ‘I Want You Back’.