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It wasn't a video exactly - it was a live TV appearance on the "Motown 25" show in 1983, commemorating Motown Records' 25th anniversary.
It was a highly anticipated appearance because while he was regarded by many as the brightest young talent since Motown's glory days in the 60s, and had had a lot of success as the young lead singer of the Jackson Five a decade earlier, as a solo artist he still hadn't hit the very top - yet. He'd made a spash a few years earlier with the excellent "Off the Wall" album, and everyone was eager to see and hear what he would do next. His new album "Thriller" had been released recently but hadn't yet become the huge sensation it was destined to become.
So he came out and sang this great new song, "Billie Jean," while showing off some of the coolest dance moves anybody had ever seen. The Moonwalk was just one of them. It was the combination of the great new song combined with the awesome new dance moves that made it such an electrifying moment. People just went insane. Especially when he did the "moonwalk" move - it only lasted a second but you can hear people in the audience suddenly scream - they had never seen anything like that.
Even if his microphone wasn't live (he probably was lip-synching, which was standard on shows like that), it didn't matter: the combination of the great song and the great dance moves made a big statement, that Pop Music had a new king. In one amazing appearance, Michael Jackson instantly became the greatest pop star in the world.
You can probably find video of it on YouTube - check it out.
=== === Michael Jackson first did the well known moonwalk at Motown in 1983, where he sang 'Bille Jean'. Bill Baily first did it, but Jackson is really talented so he perfected the song and made up this incredible move as it became famous.
He did Moonwalk in a few of his videos, like the 'Smooth Criminal' video in "Moonwalker", and in the video of 'We are here to change the world', and in the movie "Ghost" where he does the step, while wearing prosthetics and a CGI skeleton image.
At Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever in 1983 during the song Billie Jean.
During Motown's 25th Anniversary Show. Michael Jackson executed it during his performance of his song "Billie Jean" on the March 25, 1983
He never really moonwalked in his videos, it was mostly done on stage. However, he was shown briefly moonwalking in the smooth criminal video shortly before the lean.
Michael Jackson performed the moonwalk for the first time to Billie Jean, at Motown's 25th Anniversary Show in 1983.
Moonwalk became popular around the world after Michael Jackson executed the dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever on March 25, 1983.
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What books has Michael Jackson written?
DANCING THE DREAMThis book was published by Doubleday in 1992 and was written by Michael Jackson.The book contains 28 essays and reflections, 17 poems, 84 color and black and white photographs, and 20 pieces of other artists artwork. Michael writes on topics such as creating his dance and music, children, religion, life, love, and autobiographical reflections.'Dancing the Dream' is no longer in print, and so can not be found in regular book stores. MOONWALKER - THE STORYBOOKThis book was written by Michael Jackson and published by Doubleday in 1988.This is a children's story based on the short film 'Smooth Criminal' (from the film Moonwalker) in which Michael's friend Katy is kidnapped by the evil 'Mr. Big' who is planning on getting the children of the world addicted to drugs. Michael and his friends Sean and Zeke must save Katy and stop Mr. Big before it's too late.'Moonwalker - The Storybook' includes over 50 full color photos from the short film 'Smooth Criminal'. MOONWALKThis book was Michael Jackson's first autobiography published by Doubleday in 1988. The book was released in both hardcover and paperback.In 'Moonwalk', Michael talks for the first time about his life, from his early Jackson 5 days, through the making of his albums , Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad. He touches on some of the most prominent rumours that have surrounded his career. The book contains many never-before-seen photographs from the Jackson family archives, as well as photos taken of Michael throughout his lengthy career, and artwork drawn by Michael himself. The book was a USA best seller.'Moonwalk' is no longer in print, so can not be found in regular book stores.
Did the television show your babysitter is a vampire go off the air?
The disney channel show "My Babysitter is a vampire (first found in Canada)" did go off the air.
How do you kill Michael Myers?
Chop his head off like Laurie did, make sure it really is him first.
How does Michael Jackson do the moonwalk?
The best way to learn how to do this thriller dance is to youtube the video. To explain it in words would be too hard. You can watch Micheal Jackson dance in the original music video or watch someone who copied him.
Did Fred astaire meet Michael Jackson?
Michael was 19 years old when Elvis died. According to Michael himself, he met Elvis in Las Vegas and Sammy Davis Jr. was also present. Michael said they both told him to stay off drugs... Seperately, Jermaine Jackson has gone on record that the Jackson 5 met Elvis briefly in a hotel elevator in Las Vegas. It is also a known fact that Elvis used to take his daughter Lisa Marie to see Jackson 5 concerts.
Did Michael Jackson moonwalk off of a bridge and die?
No he didnt moon walk off a bridge and die!He died by a heart attack at 12:30 on June 25th 2009
How do you become famous like Michael Jackson?
well first you have to have a talent then show off your talent to some one who can make you famouse then try harder and become Michael Jackson lol
On the TV show Prison Break what body part does Michael have cut off?
Toes
What was Michael Jackson's first ever album?
Off The Wall
What was Michael Jackson's first hit album?
Off The Wall
Does Michael Phelps live in the US?
No, he does not show off. The moment he opens his mouth and brags (show off), he will lose it all like Milorad.
What books has Michael Jackson written?
DANCING THE DREAMThis book was published by Doubleday in 1992 and was written by Michael Jackson.The book contains 28 essays and reflections, 17 poems, 84 color and black and white photographs, and 20 pieces of other artists artwork. Michael writes on topics such as creating his dance and music, children, religion, life, love, and autobiographical reflections.'Dancing the Dream' is no longer in print, and so can not be found in regular book stores. MOONWALKER - THE STORYBOOKThis book was written by Michael Jackson and published by Doubleday in 1988.This is a children's story based on the short film 'Smooth Criminal' (from the film Moonwalker) in which Michael's friend Katy is kidnapped by the evil 'Mr. Big' who is planning on getting the children of the world addicted to drugs. Michael and his friends Sean and Zeke must save Katy and stop Mr. Big before it's too late.'Moonwalker - The Storybook' includes over 50 full color photos from the short film 'Smooth Criminal'. MOONWALKThis book was Michael Jackson's first autobiography published by Doubleday in 1988. The book was released in both hardcover and paperback.In 'Moonwalk', Michael talks for the first time about his life, from his early Jackson 5 days, through the making of his albums , Off The Wall, Thriller and Bad. He touches on some of the most prominent rumours that have surrounded his career. The book contains many never-before-seen photographs from the Jackson family archives, as well as photos taken of Michael throughout his lengthy career, and artwork drawn by Michael himself. The book was a USA best seller.'Moonwalk' is no longer in print, so can not be found in regular book stores.
What was the first song Michael Jackson sang from Off the Wall?
The first Single released from "Off The Wall" was "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", a song composed by Michael Jackson and released July 28, 1979.
How is does Michael Arroyo keep his secret hidden?
by not sharing with people but whomhe trust and and not bing a show off about it
Who is Michael Jackson important to?
Michael Jackson was always important, but the time that people really just loved Michael Jackson was when off the wall came out, then they thought that Michael couldn't do better than Off The Wall, Until Thriller came out, then at Motown 25, Michael did his first debut of Billie Jean, it was the first time for everything then, the first time he did that song in public, the first time he Moonwalked, the first time many people saw Michael as being a wonderful solo artist
What year did Michael Jackson's Off the wall CD first come out?
1979.
In the TV show Prison Break did Michael anything cut off?
Yup, in 1x02 (Allen) Abruzzi cuts off two of Michaels toes. I
