"Upside Down" - Michael Jackson at Diana Ross Concert (1980)

Michael visits Diana at one of her Live-Concerts and dances with her to "Upside Down" ... Lovely!

[@annlanders978]

Michael Jackson's hips should be classified as a national treasure.

[@annlanders978]

gwtw99 Yes, international treasure!!!!

[@christinamitchell6796]

ann landers lol...you are too funny you hit the nail... seemed like it was took fun that night.

[@lioness1236]

So sexy...

[@AbateAway]

Are you crazy.. ..not if 1:02 in the running

[@nikkibeacth]

ann landers He was sexy and sweet

[@Grayfire78]

lol when Mike grabbed the microphone, Diana skipped off like....Yasss! lmao

[@lpdeese]

THenry stop 😭😭😂😁😂 not “yasss”

[@volb9817]

Exactly! Who can see her dancing screaming Whooo Hhhoooooo!! 😂😂😂

[@NonameWriter]

Right 😭😭🙌🏾

[@ldcharper8536]

Michaels part he was turning me upside down and round and round...

[@drakestar13]

this is music history!!!!!

[@StevieCobain]

I love how she didn’t even offer Michael the mic. He just took it.

[@nycp1969]

I don't think so. Michael was very respectful of Diana. Most colleagues would not grab the mic from another performer, especially a huge star who has invited you to share her stage. I am sure at least the general outline of what Diana wanted was laid out. Diana seemed prepared to dance while Michael sang a little. People seem to love the idea that performers grab Diana Ross's mic. The Patti Labelle incident is another phony accusation. Diana clearly invited Patti to take over the lead.

[@abdulazizmotte]

It’s like “Music & me”...

[@aegeanmapping]

@@nycp1969 o please shut up dont try to defending echt time

[@edwardnigma9037]

Goat

[@jermainethomas1570]

She knew what time it was

[@musicmasher3425]

I love how they’re just having a party with the audience. Now that’s a concert

[@heyarmyyounicekeepfighting1747]

Diana Ross and Michael Jackson are an iconic duo their national treasures love em❤️✨🎶

[@therambler3713]

They don't make em like this anymore

[@ejo4454]

He treated the mic like kids assholes...He just took it!!!😅😅

[@bl757]

Man Michael was about to SHUT IT DOWN

[@shable1436]

He knew better than show her up

[@ahsyalvac]

ıt ıs a together show not a competition first of all. noone can deny their separate talents.

[@Butterfly-sp4hr]

Yes he was!

[@punkanellylovejoy702]

Not trying to take anything away from a talented genius like Michael, but it doesn't take MUCH to shut Diana Ross down

[@discordemail7042]

Michael in bad era would SHUT SHIT DOWN

[@cylonmodelsix]

As soon as Michael came on stage the 1970s became the 1980s.

[@taylorsara1237]

This was 1981!!

[@waringaw.m6350]

@@taylorsara1237 1980*

[@Dsparks7777]

TimeTravelTheory you win.

[@keithgilliard9191]

Everybody please remember who was the Boss at this time and her name was ROSS! Micheal was her protégée

[@fusionn4316]

@@waringaw.m6350 This was in February 1981.

[@itachinukeTV]

I don’t think MJ’s magic will ever be replicated ever

[@002lisamarie]

Never xx

[@aellison5828]

Dianna the original queen

[@Will-qq1ij]

Micheal was a phenomenal performer, but let's not overlook the pure chemistry between these two. They both effortlessly flowed with the song and perfomance.

[@hectorcortez8766]

Diana Ross helped raise Michael Jackson!

[@taylorsara1237]

@@hectorcortez8766 No she didnt. He spent 3 months at her 🏡 his mom snatched him out bcuz he was so in love with her even as a child and he was being Inappropriate...

[@ariellenoraelizabeth7663]

@@taylorsara1237 no HE wasn’t being inappropriate she was … he’s a freaking child . That shouldn’t have happened and he no doubt was groomed. He may have been in love w her cs I’m sure thatd be the case for most young boys LIVING w an older fully matured woman . It’s up to the adult to set those boundaries

[@taylorsara1237]

@@ariellenoraelizabeth7663 I didnt say she Allowed it. But he got his butt beat for peaking at her in the 🚿 For starting mess with her 👨 For hiding in the rm while she was dressing etc. HE was inappropriate.....

[@jazzy_9761]

@@taylorsara1237 You guys are both right…they were both inappropriate. MJ for what he was doing sneaking around being mischievous as a child and Diana as well for also interacting w him the way she was knowing he was way younger

[@jachjach4787]

Her body is so ON POINT

[@sunshineandstarlight]

💯💯💯

[@lpdeese]

Jach Jach they were both snatched 😭😭

[@tigrefofo3853]

Exatly on point

[@FlyyGirl1000]

She’s skinny, tho loll . Not hating just merely stating

[@tigrefofo3853]

@@FlyyGirl1000 She had an awesome skinny body dude perfect

[@Charlesbjtown]

Diana had a body......and you best believe she knew it.

[@taylorsara1237]

yes, and she knew how to tease the hell out of poor Michael with it too!

[@lisaadkins2767]

Diana Roth and Micheal Jackson

[@tonyp6076]

SHE STILL DOES! SAW HER LIVE LAST YEAR1

[@k.simmons862]

Charlesbjtown Chile YES she did!!!!

Michael knew it too I think she took his v card

[@purpbillhaze6990]

Michael could turn anyone's song into his own. What a Legend!!!

[@Magerquark]

I just adore everything about this moment Michael showed up, his look, his moves, his voice, his energy

[@perrynnlynch1883]

No doubt. Top comment.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Michael was on the verge there of improvising an even better version of the song

[@Jorcap]

exactly!! I listen to this every now and then for over 10 years now. I only can imagine what a MJ 'remix' would sound like. It's amazing

[@indiscernibleStranger]

I Actually like this version more than the original, Diana's adlibs when MJ went up is really cool. I think He didn't know the lyrics, same with a James Brown call out too.

[@sactiger2817]

MJ was just getting warmed up - homie was about to knock it outta the park!!

[@pop300h7]

@@indiscernibleStranger he knew the song he love her he was just gonna do him and kill it

[@Ms.Yana83]

He was about to KILL that sh**. 😂

[@mryagami8448]

I like when MJ goes, "upside doooown" that shit was cold

[@erriqueyoung]

i agree big time

[@erriqueyoung]

James Smith You better believe it Mike was jammln

[@chikFromMTL]

#LikeABoss

[@prettytia862]

Exactly

[@antoniowyckoff2]

James Smith Cold

[@funklover24]

That moment, when Michael starts to sing ... goosebumps! ❤

[@002lisamarie]

The King x

[@ssxsrubicon7352]

Diana's body is EVERYTHING... I like how Michael "added" to the ending without stealing shine.... this whole thing was awesome AF

[@louisbamwesigire2834]

Yo he stole the show

[@honeyandlemonsbebe]

Lol no, he stole it, and it was fuxking FABULOUS’

[@turkeyroast100]

diana was WERKING that gown like it's nobody's business. she's perfection!

[@Jimmy911ism]

Couldn't see a panty line. Do you think...

[@tacomcconnell3555]

100%

[@ladybhive1210]

Yep 100%

[@taylorsara1237]

Yes. She looked Gorg...

[@studiobencivengamarcusbenc5272]

Well said , I am really not into idolatry but that woman is a seductress 😂

[@JQueen-ul5eh]

With just 30 seconds Michael almost stole the show. That man was so amazing and so special.

[@okaypearl]

period

[@donnaeve3939]

He stole it anyway

[@markellosler625]

He definitely stole the show.

[@amukelanimabasa1799]

That's MJ for you..

[@beverlyclark2416]

Hell to the YEA!

[@owethumhlongo1494]

During this Era, Disco music received lot of criticism but 'Upside down' continued to reach #1 on Billboard Charts. She is absolutely the BOSS. 👌👏👏👏

[@perrynnlynch1883]

Great comment.

[@AnimeAuntie]

I literally can’t stop watching this clip. That ending - the way Diana lit up when Mike got on the stage. Her ad libs and dancing went to another level. And Mike was about to murder that song. Their chemistry was amazing. Wow.

[@Maatization]

Please she was lit up the whole concert....

[@AliveBlessedGrateful]

Definitely. I wish the band hadn’t stopped at that moment… MJ was tearing it up and about to blow the roof off !

[@bd3825]

I would've paid just to hear Michael sing those 3 lines.

[@angelicaryans8819]

Yes

[@timwarneka5681]

Absolutely!

[@hemke2502]

Never let Michael take the microphone from ya, he's not gonna give it back 😂 Damn, I love him 😍

[@lindawilliams8715]

Yes! Yes! Mike was about to turn it up and take it to another level when Ross ended the song! No one could hang with Mike in performance and Ross knew it!

[@YD-uq5fi]

No one will LET you give it back. Yeeeesh, he was incredible.

[@jacobbaker4545]

Lol i dont even think she gave the mic to him. I think he took it lol

[@MrGuitarman0413]

Alana's Take Yes, he took it and went to another level. I only wish it lasted a bit longer.

[@patricialinguissi8732]

@@MrGuitarman0413 Yeah me too

[@javierbilbao73]

She owns the stage. Diana is the elegance personified. Diva for ever 💖

[@IAmNotOfThisWorld]

I don’t think the audience knew just how lucky they truly were 😩 awe inspiring

[@seedking40]

They also didn't know Michael was just getting started with music

[@002lisamarie]

Long live the King xx

[@gregbattles4742]

before black women were ever using the word diva there was diana Ross .

[@jillhensley4919]

Greg Battles always!

[@grvnge_imani1049]

Greg Battles yep

[@imtiredoftheseniggas6618]

Black women are divas then there’s also Donna summers, Chaka Khan, Gloria Gaynor , etc.

[@johnh8705]

Aretha and Patty

[@mariax1010]

@Afropatriarchy SYSBM actually Barbra Streisand.

[@sellis68]

Michael grabs the mic, sings that "upside dooooown" line and light pours off the freaking stage. Like you can feel it through the video on your phone, on KZbin like 40 yrs later. Don't tell me anyone else came close to him because it's just not true.

[@alprince1999]

preach

[@DrsJacksonn]

I can't believe how smoothly and intensely he rolled into that song.

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

I realise it’s a bit like an electric guitarist starting a solo by running their hand down the frets, if you know what I mean

[@benjaminfloman2663]

💯

[@kashking2276]

THE CROWD WENT CRAZY AS SOON AS HE SANG

[@Imkicelee]

This just shows how much the stage and the music is literally made for Michael Jackson. No matter how many good artists sing. All it takes is for MJ to get on stage, and he instantly just creates that aura and energy that causes the whole world to gravitate towards him.

[@eeyeam]

Literally and Eye...mean that!

[@perrynnlynch1883]

I have to agree. Michael at that time hadn't done Thriller. We just don't seem to have the superstars like we did back in the early 80,s. I guess I'm showing how much older we all are now. Anyway thanks for posting. I was a child back then. 50 this year. RIP Michael Jackson.

[@msladylibra8373]

Well said

[@voltaspeeder17]

That man had a swagger unlike anything i've seen in my life. He just had it all. R.I.P. MJ

[@dominicsingleton9985]

Never cut a song short when MJ is grooving

[@trevorfitzherberttobin5773]

Had to or the concert was his..😅😅😅😅

[@MAC-cg1rz]

That's the magic MJ had. He could jump into any song and flow it with ease. His ear to music was unlike anything I've seen to this day

[@hollycline2427]

Michael Cardarelli Facts

[@TheSideProject]

Exactly. My King!

[@sunshineandstarlight]

King 👑💃💫💞

[@taylorsara1237]

So true...

[@LACraig621]

He should because he wrote it.

[@jonwhite549]

There’s some unquestionable chemistry goin on

[@KALamar-fp7nm]

The way Michael sand at the end, that could have easily been his song on an album. Just amazing. Dude had talent.

[@michelleford5543]

Only Diana Ross can call MJ her baby, AND, request he come on stage to dance with her!! Love it!

[@sunshineandstarlight]

GOOOAAALLLSSS

[@TheTkomafia]

Request ? Girl she told him lol

[@r.o1449]

James brown made Michael dance twice

[@MeIn321]

Do you realize how much talent is on that stage?

[@KerkinWayno]

Mike stole the mic 🎤👀👀🤷🏾‍♂️

[@tabwinashon3577]

Whatcu mean stole the mic? MJ owns the mic & the stage, PERIOD.

[@Maatization]

@@tabwinashon3577 No one no one not even MJ upstages Diana Ross

[@honeyandlemonsbebe]

@@Maatization lol is u stupid?

[@Zeitywood]

The way she relinquished the mic to Michael with a smile. That was such a magical moment.

[@mlcdori]

Diana's outfit ate and left no crumbs

[@alexwwe2009]

all of my respect to diana, but those vocals from michael were amazing.

[@mahabubble4795]

Lol I forgot Diana was on stage after while MJ appeared;)

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

yes his vocals are serious

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

Perfection

[@JOANADARC-vi9zk]

adorooooo!

[@joojojooo3740]

TRUE

[@ana00700]

he always was in love with Diana

[@BKinNY]

+Daz White She only had daughters then, try again.

[@dakotachenoa474]

She may have given him some lol. After all he did come up with that song Dirty Diana ;-)

[@Loufi303]

who wasn't?

[@taylorsara1237]

she gave him plenty, he came up with DD because he was angry at her for marrying someone else when she promised to marry him....

[@mariejean-louis2646]

taylor sara wow good to know. wasn't she a lot older than him?

[@emina77]

I loooove MJ, but Diana killed it with this performance, she was sooooo sexy and love how confident she is.. she makes me want to dance when I watch her.. I see why Michael loved her so much 🖤

[@Nike5221]

Diana and the body, hair, dress, and just omg! Can’t keep my eyes off

[@taylorsara1237]

Neither could he! Ha ha...

[@Ammalgam]

When that boy grabbed the MICROPHONE!! OMG RIP Mike Jack - the greatest to ever touch a microphone..

[@taylorsara1237]

+Onuora Amobi you are soooo right!!

[@jeanlee39634]

taylor sara

[@thomashester2]

i was rewind it. so great

[@ERGSEG]

Onuora Amobi I definitely abused the rewind line.

[@crroberts01]

Onuora Amobi i watched this when im sad it makes me feel much better, this is when music meant something

[@ItzLaKosmic]

you can tell Michael was extremely in love with Diana lol omg

[@sarahfaithfk4348]

Leondra Felder yes she is the only woman Mike ever loved , he fell in love once and for ever with Diana and became a blue gangsta , never been able to love another woman.

[@C_And_P]

Leondra Felder He was if you read his book or hear his interviews about her you'll know but there was a lot going on between them on the side.

[@ItzLaKosmic]

Gin Jackson oh yeah I know, he was always mentioned how much he loved her and it was so cute

[@mastinch7]

Looked pretty mutual:) cool vid tho

[@SleepExports]

Seeing what you want to see. There are no signs he is in anyway in love with her.

[@DrsJacksonn]

MJ's dance and singing is so amazingly good, I can't even believe this is a live performance. Let alone improvised.

[@isabellegiorgis2975]

She looks amazing here and such energy and sensuality. She was fun on stage!

[@jowens197]

Sexy but classy. She was definitely magnetic.

[@mm.f262]

If the band did not stop. Michael would've torn the house down

[@SuperTruthful]

yupp

[@midoridori7470]

M M.F def would have

[@MitchRimland]

That's for sure. You could see it coming.

[@Solomonreborn]

Facts

[@LegionIvory]

I'm still mad they stopped. They ruined a good thing. lol

[@eykisgarciadiaz9290]

Her dancing, the dress, the audience and then Michael! I have watched this video, maybe a 100 times 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@edumorais2228]

Eykis Garcia Diaz Me too 💙

[@edumorais2228]

The dress... Omg

[@karenroth2545]

yea, me too

[@777jones]

Dat Bass

[@dockellmack8754]

Me too

[@jjay6764]

Diana Ross moves were fire! She was twistin' and grindin' in that dress! You can see why Berry Gordy's nose was open!

[@shakiemjeanjoseph428]

The way she said “My Baby” to Michael Jackson🥺She started her Career with the Supremes and she knows that Michael Jackson started with the Jackson 5. What a Amazing concert

[@DontRushPerfection]

As soon as Michael hit that stage I got chills

[@AdvocateSpirit]

Literally

[@AdvocateSpirit]

Anthonius Adams Yeah man yeah man you read it as well? When the kids came forward and said Michael didn't do anything and their father's forced them to lie Gave me chills man !! Don't you just love the truth

[@annlanders978]

***** Thank you. A truth teller amongst all these asshole Michael Jackson haters.

[@izzy8246]

Anthonius Adams you one crazy ass idiot

[@taylorsara1237]

Sondano, worse than that! After the trial Janet Arviso was LAUGHING when she admitted all her lies!!!

[@islamghazalii]

When you invite Micheal Jackson to your show, Now it becomes his show

[@gigicornett4795]

Hahaha...true!

[@rorisangpitse8905]

Haha true

[@leomartin1603]

Alright yall.!

[@jodiefinney5072]

yep!

[@pinkysharma-ek6cv]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[@ginasays1]

Her energy was everythingggg she performed!!! This always makes me smile! Both of them together!💜💜💜

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

That dress is fabulous!!

[@TheInstaghetto]

First of all, BLACK FUCKING EXCELLENCE!!! Second of all, this performance is absolutely iconic. Unparalleled talent.

[@sassyd8738]

Aint it I wouldve flipped when he came on stage like OMG michaelllllll

[@ericbrown1988]

Well Said

[@luanabarros7231]

@@boerovich stfu and stop getting offended over nothing

[@VideoDotGoogleDotCom]

@@luanabarros7231 Fuck off. Learn some logic after you've fucked off.

[@Cactuscupholder]

Stop making everything about race. Stop reducing these musicians to their skin colour.

[@redlavish7027]

If this song had included Jackson, it would have gone down as one of the greatest songs ever.

[@FabledRomance]

Checks critics top picks of 1980...still is

[@nileytrueluv1]

​@steve henderson they werent doing it when he was 16 ew. imo they did have something together but probably when he was around 20-21. He was totally in love with her.

[@r.o1449]

steve henderson 😂😂😂😂Yes Michael. Dirty Diana has to be about diana. In the closet might be about her as well

[@drakestar13]

my words.-.....awesome

[@calzaondrums]

ABSOLUTELY!

[@Colmenero444]

One of the greatest remix's that could of but never happened in music history.

[@suzeac404]

So true! It almost hurts...😅

[@knightress5760]

She probably turned him upside down, too! He loved Diana like no other. ❤

[@sherrod000]

Give Michael Jackson give him 30 seconds more and this video becomes a classic.

[@erriqueyoung]

It's still a classic , but I know what you mean

[@sunshineandstarlight]

@@erriqueyoung Yesss and given the moment to live over again, I imagine they'd go for it. Hindsight is 2020.

[@sunshineandstarlight]

💯💫💞👌

[@AthenaAphrodite1973]

Diana’s dancing intro is EVERYTHING!

[@luciadavids8125]

Right? I keep coming back for it.

[@wednesday1986]

Best dancing intro ever!

[@mlcdori]

YES

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

She always looks like she’s having so much fun on stage!

[@brookebailey4330]

Wow this was incredible.

[@windermere2330]

Amazing! None of today’s pop music can compare to this!

[@Mark12367]

SHEEEET!!! When Michael grabbed that micc he nailed it!!!

[@arbitrarylib]

Amen to that

[@linegenrou]

the guy just goes on stage and suddenly your eyes can't leave him

[@garfieldwynter2663]

Diana ross can move them hips, wow❤

[@hiddenbeauty2828]

I can't believe this was forty years ago. It all seemed like yesterday. May MJ rest in peace :)

[@naimahmajeed5036]

All he had to do was sing one line... " Upside down" and the crowd went Crazyy! He shut it down Lol. That's the impact he had.

[@maryellen1835]

Michael was her baby...

[@taylorsara1237]

Around Midnight Michael was also her man, that's what she was trying so hard to hide...

[@RaveUn2theJoyFantastic]

Right ❤️❤️

[@annlanders978]

Michael Jackson is the most beautiful guy. Anybody who says he isn't is either blind or just plain jealous.

[@willemvandevere5413]

Diana has always been the only one forever!

[@aeshaalberts7560]

Diana’s body whew the glamour girl! 💎

[@jhasonjgonzalez]

I come and watch this when im sad. I forget about the world for 3 minutes

[@Prettybrownie77]

for reals..i just love her and mj ..i know they were in love and had love i didn't care what no one said..Diana was so sexy..I inspire to be her with my big hair and pouty lips..i just wish I had her eyes...oh her eyes!!!

[@jhasonjgonzalez]

Roshawn Gillan Dont forget about the dance moves 💃🏼haha

[@SrananKing]

This and the James Brown performance :)

[@newernewestnew]

What happened to the other 48 seconds lol

[@taylorsara1237]

What the hell was so great about her damn eyes??? Michael always raved about her big ass eyes!! I thought they were a tad overrated! And She always had MJ drooling and on his knees. That big eyed heifer!

[@ThrowbackSoul]

No matter how many times I watch this it pure magic every time.

[@lolakhan2724]

Exactly

[@Gem7Angel]

This❤

[@perrynnlynch1883]

Top comment right here.

[@002lisamarie]

Yes, amazing xx

[@Priapus212]

Why are you all pretending like Diana didn't kill this 🤷🏾‍♂️ Michael was great and so was Diana

[@theultimatecomedianllc6448]

Thank you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@taylorsara1237]

Agreed...

[@mikakaye8507]

Diana’s body was rockin during this era 😍❤

[@atlantaitgirl8332]

Was Michael a little shy, at first, Diana is like "Come On Now".Then, when he gets on stage, she's like "Watch Out Now!"I love it!!

[@carolb741]

Yes! I've seen several videos where she anticipates his run at her like a charging bull and it seems to send her into a spin when delivers. ADRENALINE LOVE SATIFACTON, she loved that light Michael shared with her.

[@sandradee4562]

Looks like he almost knocked someone over on his way to the stairs at about 3:01. Watch out now.

[@sunshineandstarlight]

Pure Love 😊😍💞

[@sunshineandstarlight]

@@carolb741 don't we all 😍😍😍

[@sunshineandstarlight]

@@Muhmawmehmaw mmm 😍

[@MaxPowerEveryHour]

They had to stop the song cause Michael was about to kill it on the mic.

[@caligirl3000]

+Max Power They should've let him. Boy I miss him!!!!

[@sherrod000]

That Michael the Greatest all around talent ever in Modern Day Music.

[@BAMssAudio]

He was though!

[@davidrc5488]

I was there..... chemistry ....... it was perfect..... nothing negative ;-)

[@ERGSEG]

Max Power truly. Only 3 seconds long and his vocals were amazing.

[@angusorvid8840]

This video captures one of the single coolest moments in world history. And I was there in the audience, met both of them backstage that night.

[@tarync6539]

This is just an incredible piece of history! 2 people who were at the top!! Miss Ross and MJ are both one offs and a perfect pair! Just beautiful 😍 ❤

[@MrKincaid72]

This was quickly about to become a MJ show!!! Musicians stop the song just in time!!!!

[@schillah]

lolol

[@demarcojohnson7084]

hahaha

[@xfiler-gl7nc]

Those musicians had families to support , they weren’t about to be fired. The Boss gave them some stank eye and they stop playing like somebody had cutoff the electricity 😂.

[@taylorsara1237]

@@xfiler-gl7nc OMG! Ha ha exactly!

[@sunshineandstarlight]

Lol

[@Wonder2win]

That Michael part makes me want to hear a full duet version of this song with them. He just perfectly flowed with the music with his own flavor.

[@qdominika7253]

its a shame :(

[@wijeratnegamingblitz1595]

Yes

[@synthiasimms4608]

MJ really loved Diana!He even made a song about her!

[@xr2863]

Yeah "Dirty Diana" . She used him from childhood.

[@Maatization]

@@xr2863 MJ was interested in little boys..not Diana

[@nakitawilliams4259]

@@Maatizationthat’s funny……He would’ve married Diana with a quickness

[@nelumsooriampola]

Diana Ross! The queen of motown with the king of pop 🙌 Michael makes everything lights up, sparkle ✨ and magical ,when he enters to the stage the stage is him.❤🤟🙏✌👍🦋🌻

[@C1assic074]

They mad disrespectful for stopping the music

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

they knew the show was about to turn into something else that's why lol... Mike was fire boy!!!

[@mamingosb656]

maaan ahahahah

[@terryjackson8058]

Dallas Murphy they new Mike was going to fuck that stage up everybody know when Mike on stage it don't matter who's on the stage with him I going down

[@Solomonreborn]

Completely disrespectful. Now I have to rewind the shit 100 times

[@victorl3969]

@@Solomonreborn I know right. I'm so mad because he was about to go IN! You could feel the electricity on that stage when he came up

[@mosimac8464]

i was born too late live shows aren't this entertaining anymore, nothing feels this authentic anymore

[@num1Jaysta]

Mosima Chokoe Same

[@Tintinxcvii]

SAME gosh -_- lol but lucky they have this treasure!

[@karenroth2545]

awww!

[@brittanycook6459]

Mosima Chokoe That’s what I’m saying!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NeoGundamX]

What's crazy is that this is before Thriller Mike, before he blew ALL the way up.

[@nyencuentro2012]

You could just tell the love they had as friends for each other. If they just gave Michael some more time on that song based just on how he took control, that song would've been his🕺🏽💃🏽

[@taylorsara1237]

You can rly tell that they were friends in love- n he couldn't get enough of her!...

[@jansellden8419]

Her body is so ON POINT They mad disrespectful for stopping the music you can tell Michael was extremely in love with Diana lol omg

[@senzukoo]

Yeahhhhh

[@meylinhernandez461]

He went tight for that hug and could not let go lol.

[@alprince1999]

Imo I believe she was the love of his life and that he never stopped loving her. Probably why he had a hard time with lasting relationships, from what we know...

[@Naadeneo]

@@alprince1999 hes her son

[@alprince1999]

@@Naadeneo sure...

[@jeminijemini1]

Mike was wearin' the hell out of those jeans! I also believe he was in love with Diana!

[@jeminijemini1]

we all know that, but im going by what mj said himself, he was in love with diana, but it was alll in his head because she didnt love him in that way....

[@taylorsara1237]

+jeminijemini1 You are soooo right. How did you know? They were trying so hard to hide it...

[@jeminijemini1]

taylor sara I forget what interview that was, I think it was when Brett Ratner interviewed MJ

[@luis.vuitton]

jeminijemini1 this place hotel imo was about Diana just read the lyrics & keep the time frame in mind when Michael wrote it

[@laawaer7265]

When you are an absolute star, you're not afraid to let other stars shine.

[@chicagosbest7280]

This is first time I have ever watched this performance and my body is FULL of goosebumps. My eyes are watery. This is truly incredible. Wow. Wow. Wow!!!

[@jiml8637]

Shes his mother

[@jaceambition7701]

Definitely One Of My Fav Live Performances I Revisit Every Few Weeks!!!

[@sayno2lolzisback]

Hard to believe it... This is pre-Thriller. Even before that album Michael had immense showmanship skills and musical talent. Most singers would even be happy with the success of Off the Wall! But I guess Thriller was the logical conclusion...

[@shable1436]

Before of the wall, go watch Jackson 5 the disco era songs when mike is grown, he fucks up some jams, you knew after his voice changed he was going to be mega, it was just a matter of the right grooves and song writing

[@anibng]

And to think he followed Thriller with BAD. What a legend! ❤️ #MoonWalkerForever

[@AnthonyMckinney-yu4lk]

Michael was vocally in his prime before Thiller. White people really caught on when thriller dropped. He was already huge to black people waaaaay before Thriller

[@mar2smooth54]

Anthony McKinney stfu why bring race into it

[@TTSantiago821]

Off the wall was better than thriller.

[@davidwilliamsentertainment5983]

It's amazing to see Michael come from out of the audience. This concert was taped in 1980 two years before Thriller. Michael was well known but not yet the super mega star that he was about to become. After the success of Thriller that's when Michael became the most famous person on Earth. Michael will hold that title until the end of time.

[@rrmauriello]

+DavidWilliamsMUSIC after off the Wall, a mega hit.

[@davidwilliamsentertainment5983]

i know. i said two years before Thriller in my comment above which means after Off The Wall. :)

[@KC-wb7lq]

uhhh Jackson 5, Michael had been huge

[@henryjackson2357]

Off the Wall's success was nothing on what Thriller did to his stardom. That's what the comment is saying, that he was loved here but two years later it was a whole other level of adulation and love.

[@jacobstrouble6631]

Listen to that crowd start screaming at the start when she said "10 years ago". That crowd knew exactly who she was talking about and started losing their minds. When he came to the stage they lost it again. And yes, that was 2 years BEFORE Thriller.

[@VeganRebelLove]

This was scrumptious! They both looked so fantastic!😍

[@Crescentknight8189]

1:56 she knew what she was doing. Had Michael standing there mesmerized

[@DopeAssVirgo]

*Audience member*

[@vardaansinghal2565]

When he grabs that MIKErophone...

[@sunshineandstarlight]

Nice

[@waringaw.m6350]

Don't.

[@glenyspierre2255]

Nice one

[@livefromthemotherland]

HA. I see what you did there

[@always-stay-positive5187]

Diana Ross was really beautiful then

[@snowbelle74]

Always-Stay-Positive Agreed. Michael was too

[@always-stay-positive5187]

snowbelle74 yep

[@twinsylvia17]

Always-Stay-Positive still is

[@atakkuuuuu]

I was about to say, she's still looks awesome. :)

[@andreygreenidge4854]

Still is

[@way2real364]

Never will be days like that again... MJ and the Boss Ms. Ross... The 80's had it ALL!!!!

[@bang2tuff]

I love how when Michael came and started singing he took the whole spotlight 😁

[@pyroflamekid7412]

Not all performances have to be filled with lights, dancing and lots of motion, this is a beautiful example of how simplicity can entertain

[@findmemo626]

Yes,cause Michael Jackson is in it.

[@seedking40]

When you have talent you don't need the theatrics, they are meant to compliment not take center stage.

[@mssha1980]

True but these new girls have no stage presence

[@reginaldsmith4076]

This is y rock with you is my favorite video

[@yoya4766]

IF you have TALENT

[@MarcelLWalker]

I have to mention this: Look at how *_BEAUTIFUL_* Jackson was! Everything about him - his form, his poise, his presence - was wonderful to behold. He performed for less than a minute and owned the stage every single second. He was born to do what he did.

[@JelaniandKelileCast]

Michael? I can't see him right now because Diana has me under a spell.

[@benjaminfloman2663]

💯

[@fionamontgomery4576]

He was beautiful..just horrific what he did to himself...such a waste.

[@jasonito23]

@@fionamontgomery4576 - Actually what he did was amazing. If you ever seen a Michael Jackson concert you see kids of every race dressed up and imitating Michael Jackson because Michael Jackson was famous at every skin tone, black, lightskinned and white - afro, curl, long hair, short hair - everyone can be Michael Jackson.

[@fionamontgomery4576]

@@jasonito23 He was amazing I was a massive fan from 84...he lost his way ..to many demons...not was people want to hear I know but why else would he destroy himself...Thriller was his last album where he was Michael Jackson. Changed course after that ...the success of it was too much in a funny way . As I said a beautiful soul , hope hes at peace.

[@blackpanther2419]

I'm 33yrs of age this hits me completely different!!! Like damn, wish I could have been there!!!

[@iuribuscacio66]

Those were other times, when the big stars of music didn't think for a minute about doing concerts with playback. There was also no autotune and other digital gimmicks. Either the artist had talent and charisma or he didn't. Simple like that. Nowadays... Of course, the Internet has made life easier for independent artists and has democratized music and entertainment. However, this came at a cost, which was precisely to eliminate the filter that made music in the past so much better than current music. In the good old days, to be able to record and be successful the artist or band had to be nothing short of insanely good. Just think of how many artists on the same level as Prince, MJ, Madonna, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Whitney Houston, Barry White, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, just to name a few among many, have emerged in the last twenty years. Certainly some artists today sell much more than these legends of the past, but they don't come close in terms of quality and artistic longevity. Therefore, this good music from the past will last forever, while current music falls into oblivion in just a few years. That's why you are watching and enjoying, today, a video of a concert made over 40 years ago.