This song was heavily inspired by Marvin Gaye’s Got To Give It Up. Both excellent songs. This one in particular showed Michael’s prowess as an adult vocalist, as well as his songwriting and compositional skills. What an opening track. You are also correct that it is a Star Wars reference. The original lyrics as heard in the demo say “keep on, with the love, don’t stop”. It was later changed to The Force. Michael was a Star Wars fan. He spent his last Christmas at Carrie Fisher’s house in December 2008, 30 years after this song was written.
This is one of Michael Jackson's BEST songs in my opinion. Billie Jean comes first for me, then this, then Smooth Criminal. He was so young and untainted here. RIP King of Pop. AND OMG THE CHRIS TUCKER ON KARAOKE IN RUSH HOUR 2 IS AMAZING. They were really good friends. And you're right, he's just feeling the music dancing and you can see how it evolved into his future choreo.
I was about 9 years old when this song was released and I remember it vividly because it was huge and everyone was listening to it. I already loved MJ in the Jackson 5, so when he came out with his Off The Wall album, my brother and I immediately went out to buy it. I listened to that whole album all the time back then. MJ, just like Elvis Presley before him, had a presence about them, and with loads of talent.
One of his greatest songs. I don't think he ever took a break lol. He was still with his brothers when he made this album. He really broke off with them after the Victory tour, but he never stopped loving them. This is classic MJ
I'm old enough to remember when this song was first released, lol. In fact, this was the song playing when I first walked through the door at the first junior disco I ever went to! When I hear it I immediately think of the Carlton Suite in Liskeard, Cornwall for that reason! Anyway, you were commenting about whether Michael had taken a break before coming back with this song. No he didn't. I believe the list you're following is for Michael Jackson's solo releases only, isn't it? If so, it won't include all the times he was back with The Jacksons (what they were renamed as after the Jackson 5) releasing music with them. So in the mid to late 70's he was recording and performing with his brothers again, releasing several albums with them and having hits like Blame It On The Boogie, Destiny and Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground). You need to look up a The Jackson 5/TheJacksons discography for all his work with them. After their late 70's stuff, he then released Off The Wall in 1979, which was his first solo album as an adult. Then the following year (before Thriller) he was back with his brothers again, releasing the album Triumph. They had several hits from that album, the biggest being Can You Feel It (I'm sure you'll know that song, it's been covered and sampled quite a bit) and Walk Right Now was a great single from that album too. Then at the end of 1982 he released his Thriller album, which was "slightly" successful, lol!! Also, in 1984, after Thriller but before Bad, he was back with The Jacksons yet again, releasing the album Victory, which had the singles Torture and State Of Shock. So in the periods where he didn't release any solo albums he was releasing albums with his brothers. I don't think he ever stopped working in the 70's and 80's. His releases in the very early 70's where a mixture of solo songs and Jackson 5 songs too. Amazing performer.
@@richardc8795 Oh I remember hearing The Jackson 5 long before Michael's Off The Wall album, I was just referring to remembering when I first heard this particular song. I used to love the Jackson 5 and used to watch their cartoon TV series.
what a spectacular era of MJ. one of my favorites, actually. have you done "Rock With You" yet? it's my favorite MJ song and it's from this era. I'd love to see a reaction to it one day. thanks for the video, Lee! 😃
Great reaction as always, Lee! I loved this song, still do. And you're so right about the sad trajectory of his life. I can't help but think how gorgeous MJ was in those years, in his purely natural looks, compared to later, altered looks (& I'm sure I'll be eviscerated for saying that, but oh well). But it was a real treat to have two great lookers in this one video!
He looks the same but his nose and his skin from vitiligo. Janet and Latoya and Michael all have same features. High cheekbones nice lips smaller face. People are dumb.
If Michael had the white skin in this one you’d say the same thing. And this is before the horrible head burn where he had to wear wigs. People are so dam evil.
People underestimate how important the nose is to someone's face. Like yes, he only changed his nose and chin, however the nose is the center, and when the nose changes, everything else seems to change as well (even though it doesn't). I agree with OP, his natural nose and even the first nosejob were the best, it's just unfortunate that the Pepsi commercial, Lupus, and Vitiligo all happened.. it only made his insecurities worse. @@Luvumj2
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Can't help but groove to this.
Good times, MJ seemed to be happy in those days❤
Thank you for another great video reaction 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Reaction Michael Jackson she's out of my life ❤
My favorite dance song of all time
This song was heavily inspired by Marvin Gaye’s Got To Give It Up. Both excellent songs. This one in particular showed Michael’s prowess as an adult vocalist, as well as his songwriting and compositional skills. What an opening track.
You are also correct that it is a Star Wars reference. The original lyrics as heard in the demo say “keep on, with the love, don’t stop”. It was later changed to The Force. Michael was a Star Wars fan. He spent his last Christmas at Carrie Fisher’s house in December 2008, 30 years after this song was written.
This is one of Michael Jackson's BEST songs in my opinion. Billie Jean comes first for me, then this, then Smooth Criminal. He was so young and untainted here. RIP King of Pop. AND OMG THE CHRIS TUCKER ON KARAOKE IN RUSH HOUR 2 IS AMAZING. They were really good friends. And you're right, he's just feeling the music dancing and you can see how it evolved into his future choreo.
I was about 9 years old when this song was released and I remember it vividly because it was huge and everyone was listening to it. I already loved MJ in the Jackson 5, so when he came out with his Off The Wall album, my brother and I immediately went out to buy it. I listened to that whole album all the time back then. MJ, just like Elvis Presley before him, had a presence about them, and with loads of talent.
Such a groovy song ❤
the guy sang a song entirely in falsetto, wonderful❤😂
Sempre tem uns trouxa pra criticar 😂😂😂
One of his greatest songs. I don't think he ever took a break lol. He was still with his brothers when he made this album. He really broke off with them after the Victory tour, but he never stopped loving them. This is classic MJ
I'm old enough to remember when this song was first released, lol. In fact, this was the song playing when I first walked through the door at the first junior disco I ever went to! When I hear it I immediately think of the Carlton Suite in Liskeard, Cornwall for that reason! Anyway, you were commenting about whether Michael had taken a break before coming back with this song. No he didn't. I believe the list you're following is for Michael Jackson's solo releases only, isn't it? If so, it won't include all the times he was back with The Jacksons (what they were renamed as after the Jackson 5) releasing music with them. So in the mid to late 70's he was recording and performing with his brothers again, releasing several albums with them and having hits like Blame It On The Boogie, Destiny and Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground). You need to look up a The Jackson 5/TheJacksons discography for all his work with them. After their late 70's stuff, he then released Off The Wall in 1979, which was his first solo album as an adult. Then the following year (before Thriller) he was back with his brothers again, releasing the album Triumph. They had several hits from that album, the biggest being Can You Feel It (I'm sure you'll know that song, it's been covered and sampled quite a bit) and Walk Right Now was a great single from that album too. Then at the end of 1982 he released his Thriller album, which was "slightly" successful, lol!! Also, in 1984, after Thriller but before Bad, he was back with The Jacksons yet again, releasing the album Victory, which had the singles Torture and State Of Shock. So in the periods where he didn't release any solo albums he was releasing albums with his brothers. I don't think he ever stopped working in the 70's and 80's. His releases in the very early 70's where a mixture of solo songs and Jackson 5 songs too. Amazing performer.
First song I remember hearing, ever, was ABC by J5
@@richardc8795 Oh I remember hearing The Jackson 5 long before Michael's Off The Wall album, I was just referring to remembering when I first heard this particular song. I used to love the Jackson 5 and used to watch their cartoon TV series.
@@pant-hootingchimp8917 I wasn’t trying to challenge you. Just, my first song I recall hearing was also Michael’s voice.
what a spectacular era of MJ. one of my favorites, actually. have you done "Rock With You" yet? it's my favorite MJ song and it's from this era. I'd love to see a reaction to it one day. thanks for the video, Lee! 😃
Now despite being gone for years Michael Jackson will always be my favorite pop artist rest in peace ❤
Ease on down the road was recorded in 1978 on the wiz and this video right here was recorded in 1979 so it was only a year difference.
Great reaction as always, Lee! I loved this song, still do. And you're so right about the sad trajectory of his life. I can't help but think how gorgeous MJ was in those years, in his purely natural looks, compared to later, altered looks (& I'm sure I'll be eviscerated for saying that, but oh well). But it was a real treat to have two great lookers in this one video!
He looks the same but his nose and his skin from vitiligo. Janet and Latoya and Michael all have same features. High cheekbones nice lips smaller face. People are dumb.
If Michael had the white skin in this one you’d say the same thing. And this is before the horrible head burn where he had to wear wigs. People are so dam evil.
MJ was always gorgeous. I mean he had vitiligo, lupus, severe Pepsi commercial burn(wig) and aging. C'mon now.
@@Luvumj2I agree with everything you said 👍🏽💯. And people are so ignorant.
People underestimate how important the nose is to someone's face. Like yes, he only changed his nose and chin, however the nose is the center, and when the nose changes, everything else seems to change as well (even though it doesn't). I agree with OP, his natural nose and even the first nosejob were the best, it's just unfortunate that the Pepsi commercial, Lupus, and Vitiligo all happened.. it only made his insecurities worse. @@Luvumj2
React to the live performances too
Please react to more MJ songs, with other performances. From Vietnam
Nice one!
Please check out the single for Can You Feel It ♥️
Can you do Rock with you by Michael Jackson.