When he still ruled. He always will in a way. Happy Birthday, Michael.

On “The Simpsons”
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The Jackson 5 audition for Motown
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The Jackson 5 perform “ABC” on “Ed Sullivan”
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“I Want You Back”
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“I’ll Be There”/”Feelin’ Alright” on the “Diana!” TV special (1971)
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Never Can Say Goodbye (”Flip Wilson Show”)
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Opening credits for the J5 cartoon
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“Ben” (”Sonny & Cher Variety Hour”)
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“I Am Love”
A personal favorite late-Motown period oddity. It’s nearly 8 minutes, has three or four distinct sections and a decidedly prog-rock edge (for Motown anyway).
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“Dancing Machine” (”Jackson Variety Show”, 1977)
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“Cisco Kid/I Shot the Sheriff” (”Jacksons Variety Show”, 1977)
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“Ease on Down the Road” (The Wiz)
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Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
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Rock with You
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“Billie Jean” at Motown’s 25th Anniversary Special. Michael unveils the “Moonwalk”
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Beat It
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Thriller
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Making of Thriller (Part 1)
To view the entire special browse the user’s playlist.
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1983 interview
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