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

[@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!!!!!

[@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**. 😂

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@strictlyboys]

Exactly. My King!

[@sunshineandstarlight]

King 👑💃💫💞

[@taylorsara1237]

So true...

[@LACraig621]

He should because he wrote it.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@dockellmack]

Me too

[@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

[@purpbillhaze6990]

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

[@KewonJackson]

The way he dancing is just something you love to see

[@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

[@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

[@djroxwellpresents510]

Mike definitely respected his elders and pay homage

[@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

[@itachinukeTV]

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

[@002lisamarie]

Never xx

[@aellison5828]

Dianna the original queen

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@dominicsingleton9985]

Never cut a song short when MJ is grooving

[@trevorfitzherberttobin5773]

Had to or the concert was his..😅😅😅😅

[@bd3825]

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

[@angelicaryans8819]

Yes

[@timwarneka5681]

Absolutely!

[@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!

[@Magerquark]

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

[@perrynnlynch1883]

No doubt. Top comment.

[@radiance65]

He was definitely at his hottest here

[@Danyahl]

Understandable I felt the same way More of a nostalgia for me

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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

[@TainaDelamar711]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@funklover24]

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

[@002lisamarie]

The King x

[@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

[@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]

💯💫💞👌

[@FrameWorks-h2u]

Most definitely a classic

[@FrameWorks-h2u]

Most definitely a classic

[@ItzLaKosmic]

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

[@sarahfaithfk888]

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.

[@Egomie_666]

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.

[@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’

[@dontimes1]

If that instrumental kept playing a remix would’ve been born

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@sueann1985]

He loved her

[@javierbilbao73]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@TuckerPastor]

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.

[@ariesappleheadvanillajacks5178]

Soooo cute how he walked on stage and hugged her,you could see how happy he was.He loved her so much.

[@Neon_Dion]

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

[@Mark12367]

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

[@arbitrarylib]

Amen to that

[@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

[@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...

[@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 !

[@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.

[@jimmylee1658]

OH MY GOD!!!! In just 10 little seconds, Michael Jackson blew out the end of this performance...A true master of his craft!

[@taylorsara1237]

+Jimmy Lee Lord yes he did! He was incredible!

[@valdyvalere5374]

Jimmy Lee this would've been the most legendary Snapchat post EVER!

[@erriqueyoung]

true

[@gilseialuz624]

Com certeza Maichel, se tornou o dono do show, o palco é a plateia, pegaram fogo com a presença dele, ou seja Maichel, ofuscou a presença de Diana Ross, porque ele, no palco, não tinha para ninguém, só dava Maichel. Genial esse garoto! Que saudade meu amor! Beijos.

[@ariesappleheadvanillajacks5178]

Michael looked so happy.I wish he never got his heart broken :( He loved her so much.

[@jonwhite549]

There’s some unquestionable chemistry goin on

[@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.

[@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!

[@mizzbeeful]

LOL at Diana's suggestive dancing. How times have changed. And she's rocking the hell out of that dress

[@sosuper7]

I'll say,the front of Michael's jeans must have been reinforced to avoid embarrassment.

[@sosuper7]

Yes.Thank God for newspapers.

[@jessmjfan989]

She was humping the air like a dolphin xD

[@jessmjfan989]

***** No. I said "LIKE a dolphin" not Humping a dolphin xD

[@jessmjfan989]

***** Alright, knock yourself out :) I prefer to be Michael's dolphin :3

[@voltaspeeder17]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@yokohoopercosey5611]

When Diana skipped-danced as Michael started singing is one of her classic moves...#Diana the Original Diva

[@shoppingdiva170]

Ppl p mm po

[@ulfricstormcloak4230]

When michael got on that stage, everything became magic...

[@mjeditsss6499]

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[@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 😍

[@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.

[@erica19771996]

Loved that chemistry!

[@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.

[@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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@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.

[@strictlyLara]

When young, MJ was so self-confident and full of joy. He was also hanging around at Studio 54. How sad that greedy, mean people sucked the energy out of him.

[@QuietBoyMusik]

Tell me about it.

[@joygrotzinger2210]

Well said.

[@linegenrou]

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

[@thegoodone1381]

She sings with more power, when Michael arrives the stage. True love.

[@isabellegiorgis2975]

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

[@jowens197]

Sexy but classy. She was definitely magnetic.

[@maciejackson9661]

Michael took that mike and was about to make it his own concert lol...i love both of them soooo much

[@darnellgordon3707]

Macie Jackson *Mic 🎤🎶

[@dawlessstrolling5306]

This vibe is GOLDEN. That playful groove , all people getting up and dance when she starts the song, and Michael dancing to it, some insane vibes where channeled there!

[@proseccopapi]

Michael was such a badass when he was natural. My god the talent and charisma is too much!!!!

[@jorgemachado8831]

DIANA ROSS, excelente cantora, e muito Linda como sempre....

[@Zeitywood]

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

[@originaldeftom]

OMG! Such talent, such beauty, such a legacy.......what a moment in time!!

[@xplanetastrox8209]

Michael presence on stage was just magnetic!

[@missj4085]

One band, one mic, two great voices! No smoke and mirrors just great talent!

[@Nike5221]

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

[@taylorsara1237]

Neither could he! Ha ha...

[@katemoore5545]

in this doesn't Diana Ross reminds you of that grandma or auntie that's never afraid to dance and always grooving

[@taylorsara1237]

A grandma in her early 30s!!! WTF! You sound like a true hater...

[@katemoore5545]

UH yea

[@katemoore5545]

I mean in the time she reminds me of my grandma or auntie

Remember this was 1980, so Diana was only 36 and still hot as all hell.

[@taylorsara1237]

@Resistance 313 Wanna see old check out Lisa. She's hagsville now!!

[@ilyakalinin2660]

I thought the stage was about to explode of THAT amount of talent was on it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kennethmondon92]

Such a classic moment in MUSIC HISTORY 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nilllyyyyyy]

+Kenneth Mondon tell me about it!!!!!

[@gregorythomas4470]

No auto tune!!! Pure love! Pure talent!!!

[@beatriceolivier8438]

I wish Micheal could've featured on this song , the vocals were golden 👑🔥😍.

[@brittanycook6459]

Beatrice Olivier IKR That’s what I’m saying!!!!!!!

[@darkchild00]

They both had a very powerful chemistry during that period.

[@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

[@youknowwhatflav9916]

That dress is fabulous!!

[@SaturnJap]

Wow, that's what I called a real Queen, She's gorgeous as always! Together they are divinities in motion, and when Michael says "I love you" to Her, I can literally feel His pure love for Her. :'-)

[@wyatthammond752]

Michael was the sweetest person every fan loved him

[@KALamar-fp7nm]

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

[@DrsJacksonn]

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

[@annlanders978]

Michael Jackson in those jeans and jacket -- BEAUTIFUL.

[@stacyeurydice4583]

wow...only MJ could walk onto that stage & grab the mike from Ms Ross @ that particular time in the song, stay on key and turn it out...wow...

[@EGarrett01]

Seriously. He sounded like a polished recording with NO rehearsal. That might be the biggest glimpse you can get into his talent that most people don't realize. Watch the behind-the-scenes documentary on We Are The World. Everyone needs multiple takes, goes off key, needs suggestions and direction, except him. He just does his part perfectly, sounds better than everyone else, and does no warm-up, rehearsal, or second-takes. It's incredible.

[@thomashester2]

+EGarrett01 plus him and Lionel wrote it. amazing

[@Charlesbjtown]

+EGarrett01 You are absolutely right. This man was the ultimate performer, could sell out an arena within minutes. I think the band sensed that he was about to turn up, and outshine diana.....so they shut it down lol.

[@thomashester2]

Charlesbjtown hahaha Michael about to go in. Stop immediately lol

[@Clintdaddy412]

I couldn't agree more and its one thing to have the talent but he had confidence as well lol that place exploded as soon as he touched that mic

[@Tammbamm5]

Diana and Michael are EVERYTHING. The talent, the love, the joy of performance. I adore this video.

[@Davidmatthet_]

Greetings from Mexico, I love what I am seeing on your profile. I apologize for jumping into your comment in such a way. I'm really looking forward to get to know you better. If you're comfortable with it, I'd love to talk somewhere outside the KZbin comment section. and get to know each other a bit more intimately. What do you think?😍

[@kasienkakaminska6915]

😊❤

[@brookebailey4330]

Wow this was incredible.

[@kjlphotographyAD2011]

Diana cracks me up with trying to imitate MJ's kick in her gown!!! 3:06

[@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

[@debra05]

I like when Diana goes, "Watch out!" as Michael takes the stage! 😁 Then he just OWNS it!

[@windermere2330]

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

[@jennieredrose5819]

Omgoodness!!! Michael!!! Did you hear those vocals?!?! There will only be one!! How many artist right now in our era can dance...grab a mic and sound to perfection how we are used to hearing them on an album! Heck today it's all auto-tune anyways! Man do I miss the legends!!

[@abovetheclouds1029]

Hey I see you in the Kev Mac videos comments section lol

[@jennieredrose5819]

@@abovetheclouds1029 😉 I have been everywhere and no where at once. -KRS1

[@mjeditsss6499]

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[@NotJoegoldberg]

there are quite a few of em actually. idk abt dance but there artists who are incredibly amazing vocalists who sound the same live.

[@hiddenbeauty2828]

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

[@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!💜💜💜