Mike Ford brings down the house at the Apollo

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  • Опубликовано: 15 июл 2012
  • Jersey's Mike Ford, dressed as Bill Clinton throws down Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me" at the Apollo...complete with a red hand.
    8/7/13: Title changed from "White guy" to "Mike Ford" due to some commenters thinking I was racist. I'm not. Whites typically don't do well at the Apollo thus the original title. If you're white and going to try to win the crowd over at S@TA you have to have balls of steel. Mike Ford has balls of steel. Moving on...
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  • @agyepongboateng9552
    @agyepongboateng9552 7 лет назад +5369

    RIP Mike Ford. He later died that night. He drowned in chocolate.

  • @Mr_Mac_S
    @Mr_Mac_S 9 лет назад +1654

    It' s like the audience just adopted him the moment they realised how good he was!

    • @imranjb-kazeem4143
      @imranjb-kazeem4143 3 года назад +45

      Yh bro u know he invited to the barbeque cookout

    • @dalenembhard4421
      @dalenembhard4421 2 года назад +7

      That was so good 🤣 and funny.love it.

    • @LOLmusics
      @LOLmusics 2 года назад +7

      That’s how it is at Apollo 😂

    • @CurtisBenjaminIsrael4453
      @CurtisBenjaminIsrael4453 2 года назад +1

      @@imranjb-kazeem4143 I was just about to say the exact thing. Lol

    • @stevesabo1269
      @stevesabo1269 2 года назад +4

      @@imranjb-kazeem4143 He was also invited to perform at several family reunions

  • @po5511
    @po5511 10 лет назад +767

    0:49 woman literally gets thrown back by his voice, best reaction ever

    • @fleetwood7538
      @fleetwood7538 4 года назад +8

      I love that!

    • @dnae760
      @dnae760 3 года назад +2

      Ha!

    • @krisedwards5265
      @krisedwards5265 2 года назад

      Yup that was the one I wanted to throw back at same time

    • @playaloc
      @playaloc 2 года назад

      😆

    • @TheADzioba
      @TheADzioba Год назад

      First time I saw that, I thought she head-butted the person behind her.

  • @toojkool4984
    @toojkool4984 8 лет назад +3314

    This video can single handedly end racism forever.

    • @jacobingram1954
      @jacobingram1954 8 лет назад +19

      My exact thoughts.

    • @kaziabir1
      @kaziabir1 8 лет назад +50

      +TooJ Kool Unfortunately not all white people are that gifted.

    • @megankice9187
      @megankice9187 8 лет назад +9

      But how because a white person took a black person song and just coz his white people like him more

    • @FuckdasketsHOPassass
      @FuckdasketsHOPassass 7 лет назад +11

      Don't think so

    • @UnauthorizedExpression
      @UnauthorizedExpression 7 лет назад +17

      that is such a sad way to look at this.

  • @richardwingo3031
    @richardwingo3031 9 лет назад +1512

    Dude when he broke into that second verse i fucking lost it!

  • @MadDannyWest
    @MadDannyWest 8 лет назад +963

    This was probably the peak of this guys life haha

    • @kingraj333
      @kingraj333 7 лет назад +50

      even the birth of his child was lacking compared to this

    • @BuggyD_Clown927
      @BuggyD_Clown927 3 года назад +76

      Nah, cuz their was definitely a mixed baby made that night.

    • @lisko4038
      @lisko4038 3 года назад +13

      Not a bad peak i would say haha

    • @danielesposito9705
      @danielesposito9705 2 года назад +18

      killing it at the apollo? That be the peak of many people's lives

    • @5150rm
      @5150rm 2 года назад

      15 minutes

  • @FunTimeFederation
    @FunTimeFederation 9 лет назад +1074

    I hope to one day captivate an audience the way he just did! Legendary!

    • @bullymeister2446
      @bullymeister2446 3 года назад +15

      I hope you achieved that goal!

    • @InvaderPanch
      @InvaderPanch 3 года назад +3

      @@bullymeister2446 you too man

    • @daddybee5821
      @daddybee5821 3 года назад +5

      everything in the 90's had this energy

    • @sonam6873
      @sonam6873 2 года назад +3

      400th like, I wish you success and I'll pray that your wish come true in future.

    • @garrykennedy5484
      @garrykennedy5484 2 года назад +3

      I did that once in Karaoke. With Michael Jacksons The Way You Make Me Feel. I got requested to do it a second time RIGHT after finishing it the first time. I used to run Karaoke shows for a short time and never heard of that before. Not that big a crowd, only about 150, but it was so flattering. I was walking on air that night. I still don't know what it was about it that made them want it twice in a row to this day, but who knows. Maybe my fly was down? Better I don't know??? LOL I don't think I'm a great singer. Good, but ,,, ahhh,, It's up to them I guess. That was about 25 years ago anyways. Me and a buddy got dildos and hung them out of our zippers while singing To All The Girls I've Loved Before. They LOVED that. Had some gals get down on their knees in front of us and..... well,,,, you know the rest. We got to finish the song, but was told not to do it again. LOL

  • @Nazrat84
    @Nazrat84 10 лет назад +586

    Going from laughing AT him, to hailing him as commander-and-chief for the night.

    • @Troublesome2008
      @Troublesome2008 9 лет назад +23

      They were never laughing AT him. Not even at the start of the video.

    • @Nazrat84
      @Nazrat84 9 лет назад +16

      Troublesome2008 That cheering at laughter wasn't really supportive. It's more condescending if anything, which is why they had that standing ovation. They weren't expecting that.

    • @Troublesome2008
      @Troublesome2008 9 лет назад +6

      Nazrat84
      I disagree. But what do I know...

    • @TheHammertimeable
      @TheHammertimeable 9 лет назад +10

      Nazrat84 This was the second time he played there in two weeks, so im pretty sure theyve seen him before

  • @District.24
    @District.24 Год назад +185

    Amateur Night is not about great singing; it's about great performances, which entertain the crowd. Ford, entertained the crowd that night, and secured his place in amateur history.

  • @draszi
    @draszi 9 лет назад +275

    Why is it so difficult not to all get along like this all the time? Why do people always gotta fuck shit up?

    • @nicodemosmusic
      @nicodemosmusic 9 лет назад +2

      Arbi Daci right

    • @negrospeakerreddit2513
      @negrospeakerreddit2513 9 лет назад +20

      Arbi Daci Blame the police, the media, oh and the corrupted government.

    • @johnnyson7474
      @johnnyson7474 9 лет назад

      Arbi Daci Some Men Just Want To Watch The World Burn

    • @yashkumar-om1jq
      @yashkumar-om1jq 8 лет назад +2

      +Arbi Daci thats the reason we had nwa

    • @Hal-md7qw
      @Hal-md7qw 8 лет назад +1

      +Arbi Daci WHAT!!! YOU PEOPLE!!?! WHATS DO YOU MEAN YOU PEOPLE?!?!

  • @thomas3718
    @thomas3718 9 лет назад +180

    The woman's reaction at 0:48 is one of the best things I've ever seen on youtube

  • @ethanbanks3502
    @ethanbanks3502 8 лет назад +767

    and this is how this white boy earned his hood pass 4 lyfe

  • @branstan8000
    @branstan8000 11 лет назад +478

    I have watched this about 10 times in a row. You gotta love this guy. Apollo is a hard crowd. And this guy rocks the house!!!

    • @SuperMacdaknife
      @SuperMacdaknife Год назад +1

      I still watch this video every time....

    • @amybraswell7154
      @amybraswell7154 Год назад +1

      I have watched this a million times..matter of fact if I’m in a bad mood I play this..

    • @MsHavePlenty
      @MsHavePlenty 10 месяцев назад

      It's now Aug 2023 and is my 1st time seeing this. I love it❤

    • @magicmike6961
      @magicmike6961 5 месяцев назад

      YEah Black people are so racist

  • @boland73
    @boland73 7 лет назад +91

    I've never seen a crowd go so crazy for a non-famous person! He was probably telling the story of bringing the house down at the legendary Apollo theatre for YEARS!!!

  • @InsomniacManiac
    @InsomniacManiac 6 лет назад +227

    One of the biggest voice surprises of all time!!!!

    • @kane00000
      @kane00000 4 года назад +5

      Too bad he was incredibly flat the whole time.

    • @KizaWittaker
      @KizaWittaker 4 года назад +7

      @@kane00000 the whole time?

    • @kane00000
      @kane00000 4 года назад +4

      @@KizaWittaker Well a lot of it.

    • @bassthumper7331
      @bassthumper7331 2 года назад +8

      you dont get out much

  • @pianoninja5276
    @pianoninja5276 2 года назад +141

    I remember watching this at home when it first aired…I literally had the same reaction as the audience 🤣😂

  • @rosshurst5630
    @rosshurst5630 3 года назад +357

    I can picture dude showing his buddies this clip and being like "That's why I'm allowed to say the N-word". I really hope there's some Detroiters fans here.

    • @andrewshelley9556
      @andrewshelley9556 3 года назад +2

      This is the best comment here

    • @pedropascalDaddy
      @pedropascalDaddy 3 года назад +3

      underrated comment as fuck😂😂😂😂😂

    • @theS4V0Y
      @theS4V0Y 2 года назад +3

      Nope. See Chris Rock for the answer to this question

    • @Elchapo_69
      @Elchapo_69 2 года назад

      Nigga please.

    • @omargarcia5699
      @omargarcia5699 2 года назад

      Lmfao 🤣 🤣🤣

  • @elliotduncan1052
    @elliotduncan1052 2 года назад +48

    2021 December 29 still laughing and loving this . It’s Still not old

  • @minime2365
    @minime2365 9 лет назад +237

    100% top notch performance, I been a music producer for over a decade and this kid shut the show down. Hope you are performing somewhere cause your style is very unique. Good luck and I hope you are living your dream

  • @robertjohn2220
    @robertjohn2220 2 года назад +94

    I've watched this so many times, it's amazing how the audience gets into it ... you can feel the love

  • @pad3316
    @pad3316 4 года назад +63

    In times like this we need this man more than ever🙌🏻

  • @pardesisivakasi
    @pardesisivakasi 7 лет назад +70

    I love the crowd, it must feel Amazing to be on the stage with this public reaction!

  • @atos.nympha3451
    @atos.nympha3451 7 лет назад +404

    this is end of racism in a flash

    • @UnauthorizedExpression
      @UnauthorizedExpression 7 лет назад +20

      amen to that. I was in jail surrounded by black men when that aired. Probably the only time in my life I thought white ppl had a chance to be cool. lol

    • @robertcouchin
      @robertcouchin 7 лет назад +16

      The second he did the shaggy voice the entire crowd went nuts it was great

    • @mrbadhabit73
      @mrbadhabit73 6 лет назад

      And the obama happened.....

    • @fezzik7619
      @fezzik7619 3 года назад +2

      This is the future answering this comment. Don’t proceed to 2020. An evil man takes over the White House because all of the people who were pissed about having a black president. He gives them a platform and a voice for their racism and all hell breaks loose

    • @steelersgoingfor7706
      @steelersgoingfor7706 3 года назад

      @@fezzik7619 this is from 2024, he tries again but is denied in the primarys....by Sara Palin....

  • @Frogben
    @Frogben 5 лет назад +34

    This was the world MLK dreamed of

  • @MisterCee41510
    @MisterCee41510 10 лет назад +118

    The apollo crowd is like a room full of black Simons....very hard to win over. #flawless

  • @roy31265
    @roy31265 8 лет назад +30

    My favorite part is at 0:49 when that girl jumps totally out of her chair...I know the feeling when someone get's you that sparked by doing something that totally makes you give it up!

  • @miri9885
    @miri9885 7 лет назад +51

    It was koo to see this kid pull off the difficult task of signing like Shaggy, and gotta say much love to the Audience for embracing his performance.

  • @alyssajones4368
    @alyssajones4368 7 лет назад +47

    Dude had the practically the whole audience on their feet dancing and singing along with him. GO ON BOY!!! THATS WHATS UP!!!

  • @lisadickerson8419
    @lisadickerson8419 7 лет назад +102

    TOOO FUNNY..LMAO! but he did killed it.. loved the part when he dropped down and got his eagle on... Lol

  • @briantotse3
    @briantotse3 8 лет назад +424

    0:49
    The best part of the whole thing, when all the black folks in the place LOSE it because he can do the whole song :D
    It just surprises everyone and makes them so happy lol

  • @georgeevans969
    @georgeevans969 2 года назад +38

    So unique. Loved it. He awoke the entire audience. They scored him.

  • @marisagray1882
    @marisagray1882 3 года назад +91

    I love Ford! He's a friend of mine and as hilarious and talented in this performance.

    • @samuelh.8
      @samuelh.8 2 года назад +14

      Is he still performing?

    • @johnkellum7390
      @johnkellum7390 7 месяцев назад +2

      What’s he up to these days

  • @grandlotus1
    @grandlotus1 2 года назад +21

    Way to win over the crowd with sheer talent & courage.

  • @AoiUsagiOtoko
    @AoiUsagiOtoko 2 года назад +26

    0:49 is the BEST, when he brought out that perfect shaggy impression no one could handle it 😂 i've watched this video a million times and it never gets old...an inspiration to us dorky white guys everywhere

  • @terrysummer1336
    @terrysummer1336 3 года назад +11

    My favourite RUclips video of all time. I can still watch this 10 times in a row.

  • @StaticGamer
    @StaticGamer 9 лет назад +634

    LOL i love this video so much, for some reason I cant stop watching this.. literally, anybody else have this issue? hahaha

    • @jumbaman12
      @jumbaman12 9 лет назад +2

      StaticGamer i know how you feel

    • @leslyhernandez1756
      @leslyhernandez1756 9 лет назад +7

      LITTERLY the 10th time watching it LMAO, can't get enough of the people's reaction to his singing

    • @StaticGamer
      @StaticGamer 9 лет назад +2

      Lesly Hernandez AGREED!! HAHA dang.

    • @CWalthallBrand
      @CWalthallBrand 8 лет назад +2

      +StaticGamer its just that good lol

    • @4jgivens
      @4jgivens 8 лет назад +2

      Seriously, I can't stop. It is just so entertaining, I had to have watched this for like 3 hours over the last 2 days.

  • @Phono_Wizard
    @Phono_Wizard 9 лет назад +65

    H e was nervous as hell. but he did a great job. i laughed my ass off

  • @jakuburban6289
    @jakuburban6289 3 года назад +10

    I've rewatched this so many times

  • @DottieMinerva
    @DottieMinerva 9 лет назад +62

    Made my day. The crowd is loving it

  • @gusmartinez9135
    @gusmartinez9135 2 года назад +19

    This will forever be gold 💛

  • @RLH69
    @RLH69 2 года назад +5

    Gotta come back to it once in a while when I'm down. Back again

    • @RLH69
      @RLH69 4 месяца назад

      Back again

  • @idgafjuslisten
    @idgafjuslisten 8 лет назад +32

    I remember watching this on a Saturday night when I was in sixth grade lol still one of my favorite episodes at the showtime ate the apollo

  • @Dang3rMouSe
    @Dang3rMouSe 8 лет назад +25

    Im loving his Shaggy voice. He should of finished w/ 1 more.

  • @MARKDUBS.3DPRINTING
    @MARKDUBS.3DPRINTING 2 года назад +2

    This man was invited to the cookout.

  • @truefutbal9916
    @truefutbal9916 8 лет назад +63

    lol that girls reaction at 0:49

  • @mitchellmontesano8769
    @mitchellmontesano8769 2 года назад +7

    Just goes to show how easily different cultures can come together and this video is very very cool

  • @survivalmode7032
    @survivalmode7032 7 лет назад +32

    I watched this 10 times and it's still funny

  • @God-iy5lm
    @God-iy5lm 3 года назад +22

    I've watched this 20 times in a row

  • @EdgarAndresGarciaHernandez
    @EdgarAndresGarciaHernandez 8 лет назад +35

    0:38 Pony tail girl, I'm in love

  • @rafmann
    @rafmann 8 лет назад +7

    +StaticGamer well commented. The combination of the singer's talent together with the audience reactions makes it an addictive watch. It's one of the few videos that I find myself constantly re-watching, and with the same amusement as the first time.
    Also, his Shaggy voice is good but I think the kicker is when he breaks into the Rikrok part - it's so accurate, but also so unexpected

  • @piegratia2228
    @piegratia2228 2 года назад +28

    I wasn't expecting this at all. This dude is a legend.

  • @CaveMan34931
    @CaveMan34931 Год назад +4

    When the red hand came out I lost it

  • @jocelynh3708
    @jocelynh3708 11 лет назад +12

    I totally remember when this came in tv. My sister and I were flippin out when he got to Shaggy's part. Good times.

  • @paulbianchi8596
    @paulbianchi8596 4 года назад +10

    This still has me dying! We watched this when it originally broadcast. I think was late 90’s or early 2000’s. Either way it was awesome!

  • @tizzlefoshizzle3132
    @tizzlefoshizzle3132 9 лет назад +10

    This is one of the funniest things i have ever seen!!! Pure Gold :-) Must of watched it 20 + times in a row. Mike Ford is hands down Genius!

  • @nariimarekino4672
    @nariimarekino4672 5 лет назад +3

    This video alone, could prevent war

  • @simmsamma1348
    @simmsamma1348 3 года назад +24

    Notice how everybody is just having a good time? I wish we could all just get along...and not say you can't do this cause you're this or that colour👊🏻👊🏼👊🏽👊🏾👊🏿

  • @jamesjones3061
    @jamesjones3061 7 лет назад +20

    HOLY SHIT - I remember seeing this on TV and years later it is still hilarious

  • @maryammure1723
    @maryammure1723 6 лет назад +6

    the crowd when craaazy when he did the rapping part omg that was epic and it was my fave part too. he killed it

  • @kalemsmith12345
    @kalemsmith12345 9 лет назад +5

    Broke down in tears in the middle of a family dinner as soon as the second verse began,

  • @VitalTechnology_
    @VitalTechnology_ 7 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to revisit this gem

  • @patrickbedruz6475
    @patrickbedruz6475 3 года назад +20

    Never judge a book by its cover! You killed it bro good job!

    • @joycerodriguez9192
      @joycerodriguez9192 2 года назад +2

      He really stepped in it - great performance - loved it!!!

  • @NickRiffs
    @NickRiffs 2 года назад +4

    Who’s watching this gem in 2022

  • @R0ntay3
    @R0ntay3 11 лет назад +6

    the little scoot he did at 1:13 to 1:15 literally had me weak!

  • @Adame1952
    @Adame1952 11 лет назад +10

    This guy was firstly , very good, but more so, he has a lot of guts!! Great job!!

  • @bixbyswrath7639
    @bixbyswrath7639 2 года назад +6

    A white guy pulled this off before the most critical audience in the world.

  • @cindysalt6328
    @cindysalt6328 2 года назад +2

    I LOVE THAT SONG BY SHAGGY. THAT GUY IS VERY GOOD. ENJOYED IT THANKYOU

  • @HandballNinja
    @HandballNinja 9 лет назад +50

    I could watch 0:49 all day

  • @GhostedGames2023
    @GhostedGames2023 9 лет назад +17

    and so the day he gained the blacks and Jamaican trust.

  • @Echo_R21
    @Echo_R21 9 лет назад +25

    The girl at 0:49 fell in love.

  • @nurseryrhymesx
    @nurseryrhymesx 4 месяца назад

    This video should have 1 billion views ... much luv!

  • @rrocktoo
    @rrocktoo 2 года назад +1

    Every now and again RUclips throws a golden recommendation my way. This was one..... bloody brilliant Mr Ford.

  • @johnwatts8950
    @johnwatts8950 9 лет назад +6

    this video makes me so happy

  • @randhirdutt5692
    @randhirdutt5692 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome man

  • @jerrysmith5061
    @jerrysmith5061 2 года назад +1

    Best video I've seen in a long time

  • @XenomorphRebellion
    @XenomorphRebellion 10 месяцев назад +2

    I watch this when I need a smile

  • @brayancatano136
    @brayancatano136 9 лет назад +16

    he fucking kills it so epic

  • @justinw.7407
    @justinw.7407 6 лет назад +5

    This video would literally end racism... I love it so much I watch it like five to six times a month

  • @OnlineMathTutor--
    @OnlineMathTutor-- 4 месяца назад +1

    This is so amazing!

  • @saucemoney6280
    @saucemoney6280 9 месяцев назад +1

    It’s crazy I remember this late Saturday night as a kid and the episode came on, dam I feel old 😅

  • @ZhangtheGreat
    @ZhangtheGreat 11 лет назад +7

    I saw Mike Ford perform here and on 30 Seconds to Fame. He can really grab the audience's attention.

  • @OpenEyesClosedMind
    @OpenEyesClosedMind 12 лет назад +18

    Hahaha that was awesome! I couldn't stop laughing when he got to Shaggy's bit xD Such a good performance!!

  • @reinaldogarcia70
    @reinaldogarcia70 Год назад +2

    I little over 20 years ago I remember watching this show on tv late at night 😂

  • @arnnaul7495
    @arnnaul7495 2 года назад +2

    Music then vs before is very different. We actually appreciate these songs.

  • @PBandShayne
    @PBandShayne Год назад +3

    Soon as he pulled out the red hand it was over 😂.

  • @niradnagrom2356
    @niradnagrom2356 2 года назад +5

    *HANDS DOWN A TOP 5 AMATEUR APOLLO PERFORMANCE!*

  • @g23knight50
    @g23knight50 3 месяца назад +1

    Man I remember when this was aired sitting at home, now 2024 wow just wow can’t believe I’ve made it this far in life!!!

  • @YpapayY
    @YpapayY 11 месяцев назад

    I've seen the video so many times never gets old

  • @Adame1952
    @Adame1952 11 лет назад +6

    I gotta say it...This is my very favorite version of "It wasn't me".

  • @amandalee748
    @amandalee748 4 года назад +7

    I enjoy his performance!

  • @tarot-karma-online
    @tarot-karma-online 2 года назад +1

    What a shame we never heard from him again. I googled him. I watched this video uncountable times. Bless u

  • @OnlineMathTutor--
    @OnlineMathTutor-- 4 месяца назад +1

    This is amazing!

  • @fusionisticgaming
    @fusionisticgaming 8 лет назад +9

    He FUCKING killed that Rikrok part...jesus christ

  • @jobobskony
    @jobobskony 7 лет назад +26

    this video could single handedly end racism

  • @tomg4084
    @tomg4084 3 года назад

    In the middle of Corona and still watching love it

  • @tomg4084
    @tomg4084 4 года назад +1

    Still watching this in 2020 love it

  • @hugohackenbush1554
    @hugohackenbush1554 Год назад +10

    Whatever happened to Mike. He had a great singing voice but phenomenal impression of Shaggy. He blew the first few rows back and then later that night every single one those beautiful ladies returned the favour!

  • @Malrottian
    @Malrottian 6 лет назад +3

    I sometimes come back to this video when I badly need a good laugh

  • @pigsye3646
    @pigsye3646 2 года назад +1

    Dude! the "set me up for shock of death" only to reveal a magnificent , much happier ending

  • @LoneWolfCrooner
    @LoneWolfCrooner Год назад +1

    This is GOLD 😂😂 Merci much!!!