MICHAEL JACKSON tells ALL - OFF THE WALL era underrated rare interview reaction video 

I went to the Triumph tour in Aug 1981 in Providence. It was my first concert and it was magical. I was 13 and became an MJ fanatic after that. At the end of the Jackson’s Live album, Marlon says, “we love you Providence!”! I was always like, wow, my screams are on an album! 😂

9:39 pay attention to how passionate and animated MJ gets. When he starts talking about how people treat him differently. He just wants to be normal and i don't think fans take the time out to realize the mental health pain they cause their favorite artists. Beyonce, Elvis, Prince, Whitney. All legends but human beings, that weren't allowed to be human because fans would chase them and or their children out the mall from shopping. Even to the point of almost hurting MJ'S Kids. You can love someone's talent and be touched by them, there is nothing wrong with that but also understand these people are human just like you. Flawed and beauty. I think MJ got that animated because he was frustrated with the fact. He loved his fans but i also think he didn't know how to say "this life hurts too" Love the people that inspire you, don't worship them.

I was at the Alabama leg of this tour. It was incredible! The tickets were only $25! I’ve seen him in concert about 4 times and met him twice. Very sweet man. Met him and his brothers when they came to my town.

Off The Wall kickstarted Michael Jackson's GRAMMY-winning career: He earned Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male for "Don't Stop …" at the 22nd GRAMMYs.

I seen this interview when it came out on 20/20 - did not know as a child I was watching history. I was 11 years old and now I am 55 years old now. I waited all week to see this interview. Thank you for redefining this Great Moment....

Off the wall era is so magical. Mike looked so happy and just getting his feet wet in the solo arena yet being a veteran at the same time. Love OFF THE WALL.

I can’t believe he didn’t wing a Grammy for “Rock with you “ is a such a great song. They were getting jealous of him

Those clips are from The Jackson's Destiny Tour. The Jackson's Triumph Tour was in 1981. The Jackson's Destiny Tour featured a few songs from Michael's Off The Wall album. The Jackson's Destiny Tour is one of my favorite concerts to watch on RU-vid.

I've been a Jackson fan since 1969 as a young girl. Seeing him on the Ed Sullivan show that December evening. I was in love with his angelic voice when I heard it on the 📻.

Yes, this is the Destiny tour. I went to one of the Destiny concerts for my 15th birthday and it was amazing! Destiny is my favorite Jacksons album, but I really loved this concert because it was on the second leg, so I was able to experience those newly released Off The Wall songs LIVE. We got J5 songs, Jacksons songs and Michael songs all in one concert!

I like the Off the Wall era for many reasons. Love the Jacksons albums that bookend Off the Wall & MJ was so happy during that period

I’ve always loved this interview! And 12:20, you perfectly explained why the Off The Wall era is my favorite era of his, and why Off The Wall is my favorite album. He just had a certain glow during that time, and I really believe that was one of the happiest periods during his life. You can just feel the excitement of him really beginning to step out on his own and it reflects in the music. Like you said, I just love the vibes and essence during that time.

1978 to 1981 The Glory Days of Michael Jackson/The Jacksons Era🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Aww, I really feel for Michael, it must have been so hard for him at times, all the things he had to do and deal with, it's nice to see him smiling and being happy, I love his music, seeing him performing in the earlier days, those are really extra special moments. Love, love, love Rock With You from Off The Wall, that's my favourite song, also love Off The Wall, that song always makes me feel better when I listen to it, it's pure magic, just everything about him, the albulm, the music, him, is amazing 🌸

I remember back when Off The Wall was first released. This iconic album was like a breath of fresh air that the music world was craving for. It was so refreshing and invigorating! I have so many fond memories of this MJ era. Off The Wall will always be my favorite MJ album of all time. It was the beginning of greatness!!! 🙌

I agree that 10 years is a short time as how we saw Michael grow from a boy to a young man. The industry made him grow up so fast.

Off The Wall is one of my most favorite MJ albums.

I love this interview even though he appears so shy. I wish there was better quality of the the Jackson tour concerts. Love Michael in the tux.

It’s the falling in LOVE absolutely love it I have it on repeat

I love, love, love Off the Wall! My favorite songs are Rock with you, Off the Wall and It’s the falling in love. Thank you for this video and your positive energy!

I saw that concert tour in St. Louis when I was 10 years old. It was incredible. I will ALWAYS love my MJ

My favorite songs on off the wall are "I can't help it," "working day and night," and "rock with you"

This has always been my favorite Michael Jackson interview hands down!🙌🏾 This concert or any Destiny, Triumph, or Victory Tour concert in HD would be a must! Sounds like the job of the Estate who has access to all this footage. This is the Destiny tour! This interview is from late 1979 and the Destiny ended in January of 1980. The Triumph tour started in 1981.

Congratulations! Off the wall 1 billion views on Spotify!!! 🙏 I'm proud to say I'm included on that 1 billion, I listen to Michael on Spotify day and night and the whole album of 'off the wall ' on my Spotify library, I love each and every song of off the wall album ❤️ thank you mj fan girl, I've seen this interview and it's so great! I felt so happy when you mentioned 'its the falling in love' I love this song so much and I think it's so underrated, I can't pick songs but if I have to from off the wall album my most favorite 3 songs are 1. Rock with you 2. Off the wall 3. It's the falling in love ❤️ 🙏🤟👑🦋🌻

Yes! I remember this tour! I was twelve years old back then!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Yes, the greatness of Michael Jackson started with the hard work and rehearsal with his brothers, and then he just went into orbit because he was absolutely most gifted.

Excited to watch!!

Off the wall era is my favorite era of him 🩷. And my favorite album of MJ for sure. I can’t help it is my favorite song from that album. Such an underrated gem

"It's The Falling In Love" and "Burn This Disco Out" are underrated, I prefer Off The Wall over Thriller

It is so crazy cuz I actually saw this interview right before the Triumph tour on RU-vid but I was actually watching the Triumph tour or even though it wasn't the full show

This was his best era

I remember that 20/20 interview. Also,the concert footage is from the Destiny tour in 1979. I went to the Triumph concert in 1981 at the Inglewood Forum. Believe it or not,I still have the program!

My favorite Michael song of all is Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - my absolute favorite, but Off the Wall has an incredible track list, the whole album is incredible. My favorite album is Dangerous but Off the Wall is a close, close second. And BTW, It's the Falling in Love is a phenomenal song!!!!!

Oh yes the quiet storm oh yes wbls,Frankie crocker.. Oh my I miss those NY days.. Patti Austin &MJ it's the falling in love ❤️ Romantic song.

Omg I've been waiting for this Sylvia Chase!! Thanks Princess 👸

I watched this years ago great interview

I've only seen little bits and pieces of this interview but I NEVER saw the whole thing until now and let me just say......wow. Time totally stands still for this man!! Is it ok if I have more than 3 favorite songs from this album? Here are my favorites in no order: 1. Rock With You = Like you said, MJfangirl, Michael may be gone from this world but this song helps us know that his legacy lives forever on. And it's always performed live so well!! It will never get old for me. 2. Off The Wall = Michael's voice is so fun in this song. Love it, love it, love it!!! 3. It's The Falling In Love = You took the words outta my mouth, MJfangirl! I agree!! 4. Burn This Disco Out = A lot of fans say they don't like this song and I do not understand why. I think it's an amazing song!!! Michael's saying to the listener, "Before I get outta here, I just gotta get you up on the dance floor again one more time." COME ON!!

So awesome as always my friend

I always watch this interview

They did amazing BUT my heart is with Michael Jackson only. I'm in love with that man he's absolutely gorgeous 😍 ❤️ I know it had to be very difficult but dang at the success and then when he went solo, I'm so grateful for all of his song's.....I wish I could have seen even one concert but 4 failed back surgeries wouldn't let me 😢 yep I want him back 😔

I would have loved to been at that concert 😅❤❤❤ Michael. Mania

I saw the tour here in buffalo 79..also the inverter on tv in 80.

Definetly can feel the vibes of the OFF WALL era 🔥

My top 3 from the Album: I Can’t Help It, Girlfriend, and Workin’ Day and Night. I love the album.💜

i really wish we got to experience more of this Michael..i wish he left his dad as his manager n just maybe took famiky council to help him get over his child hood issues..i feel like his dad would have protected him from the vultures n from his own demons

The Greatest of All Time

I love working day and night as well I also love rock with you, Girlfriend, Don't stop til you get enough, off the wall basically the whole Album lol but those songs right there wow.

Yes, someone create a time machine so we can all "Remember the Time" Thanks for sharing this interview and live footage!

My Fave Era Michael Jackson's Off the Wall '79 🧱❤️❤️❤️❤️

Mj grown out of puberty and was ready to share himself with the world 🌎

The destiny tour was the most interactive with the audience.. Yeah the triumph tour is 1981.. The only clips for this interview was from the destiny Tour 2nd leg..

Like the 2nd leg Destiny Tour/Off The Wall/ Triumph Era I love Michael Jackson Images everything was so perfect very handsome 🙌🏿

Hi MJ did win one Grammy for Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough but he wanted to win album of the year and that’s when he said this will never happen again.

Just a great treat and I am sooooooooooo part of the “Off The Wall” team (but for Apple Music)

I totally agree with you about that lovesong..."falling in love" makes me really happy and light.

I love watching stuff like this I wish I was born during this time I am 32 years old and even than I don't feel like I seen the stuff with the Jackson's or Michael or Janet when I was little either I was more so into cartoons lol but I do remember having a Jackson 5 CD I think it was a compilation CD. Did you see an interview he did in 1980 with Janet. It is titled Michael Jackson 1980 interview with Janet someone is asking him questions and she is repeating it and he is answering it is good and nice to see or I should say hear siblings together. I think some one said in the comments that she was 14 during this time.

The estate. Neeeeeeds to give us the older stuff too. We need one iconic DVD of Jackson 5 live and all the tv performances. And the Jackson stuff later. What's up with them.? Michael Jackson as a kid and Yung person is iconic. i feel like they don't appreciate that eras .

It's the Destiny tour because the interview is 1980 and the Triumph tour and album didn't happen until 81.

I Would Love To Be There At That Concert

Michael Jackson-Working day and night I love drums with percussive, sounds the guitar just a positive song and Michael energy on the song.

MJ Fan Girl should be in the entertainment field. Excellent commentary every time she puts a post up.

Thank you for posting this! You uphold the legacy of Michael Joseph Jackson very well young lady imo. Also, I would like to commend you for giving me that last bit of inspiration to finally read Michael's book "Moonwalk"(I've been intending to get around to it for like forever...lol). I enjoyed it & definitely agree that it is one of the best books about MJ...period!

One of if not THE best EVER music album imo

Michael won best r&b male vocal performance for don’t stop until you get enough at the Grammys

Love this vid! I believe the clips were last leg of the destiny tour triumph tour was little later. The crazy thing listening to him talk about not being able to interact with people...and this is PRE thriller! Imagine how he felt then!!! Off the wall era is a wholeeeee vibeeeee i swear. An 1 my favorite off the wall songs is get on the floor! Just a whole grooveeeeee

LOVE this Video! Great footage of Michael and the Brothers. Thank you MJFangirl, you´re the best

Wow this amazing with Michael Jackson off the wall era vibes and Jackson 5 🙌🏽

I would have LOVED to see both the Triumph and Destiny tour. Also my favorite song form Off The Wall is It's the Falling in Love as well! My top 3 song are Don't Stop 'Till You Get Enough, Burn This Disco Out, and It's the Falling in Love.

I love your channel so much ! I am just learning in depth about Michael and I love him even more now 💖💖💖💖💖💖

I have the same top three from OTW!! Perfect choice ❤ Thanks a lot for the video, magic!!

This is one concert I really wish was available 😢

Love you so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I miss you and our talks 💕 be safe out there in California

The algorithm sucks I’ve been thinking you haven’t uploaded now I have to catch up

Fangirl I was with Michael doing and before Off The Wall. I was around them so much by this time ,the Jacksons are truly the first family of American music. No family ,even the Osmonds - Slyvers and any groups they try. The Jacksons had the right formula and magic ,like me and Michael magic ,but we was not a secret ,maybe we should have been .😔. The Jacksons "Black",Own T.V. Special,T.V. Cartoon ,made way for Bill Crosby black cartoons . First black young group to perform week shows in Vegas, first family to break records . They even the "Jacksons", out sold Elvis . Michael was never ever shy to me,I was more him. I think the only time ,he may be embarrass ,was when we was coming down the elevator from his apartment,doing the filming of the "Wiz". He was riding or seeing me off the elevator. There was fans waiting in the lobby,he never got off the elevator. I said where is my kiss goodnight 🤣,I always look dead at him. He 💋me on the side of my cheeks 😂. I said no Michael the lips,he said your putting me on the spot!! I looked at the fans 3 of them. About this time ,some figure out where he lived in New York. It was about the month if October 1977. I remember because Toya went ,to visit a fake so called friend . It is what Michael said to me. It turned him off ,girls befriending Toya to get close to him. Michael although he is polite ,they all are basically in public.. Done of them is stupid and they learn many things from their father and Larry Jackson . Yes I knew them all and Mr. Jackson ,Papa Joe was awesome and will always have my respect. He had a hell of Michael' s respect,before they git un his head. Even Latoya was not afraid of him,in fact they looked up to him and if anybody threaten them,who you think they called? That why it trips be out opinion not facts .🤷

He's The GOD of Music King Michael Joseph Jackson This Is It Forever @MJFangirlTV ♾️❤️🕊️🙏🌹✈️✌️

Not only the tour, I wish I knew the truth about his "death" I still believe he began planning his "escape" in 2006, he was comfortable on stage, being he's been on a stage since he got out of diapers pretty much, right now he's 65 and I'm sure he's beyond done and tired of that life, I wish I was apart of his life ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ he's just exhausted but I do believe he's alive and well ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

I would love to have been there!

Congrats to Off The Wall for reaching 1 billion streams!!

Well i was way too young. That interview was in the year that i was born witch is 1980 so i couldn't go to any live shows Infcat i never been to any of the Jacksons or Michael Jackson's live shows that's one thing that I regret. I never got the chance to Michael Jackson live before he passed. It would have been nice to see my Virgo twin in concert. 😪 and yes iam apart of everyone that has streeaned Off The Wall & all his other music as well. My favorite from Off The Wall is I Can't Help It written by Steve Wonder.

Michael did win one GRAMMY for “Off The Wall” and it was for “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough”

He won one grammy

Yes, I AM THE PART OF THE OOF THE WALL GANG!

Love love love love 😍 ✌️

joe jackson made sure that mj promoted his album yet also made sure he did a group thing as well n everybody ate…nothing wrong with that

Yep would love to!

This was my first concert as a 4 year old!

He got one Grammy for don’t stop

BAD Era is my favorite of his but OTW era and every era I can't get enough...

I would love to be there of course, would give so much too for that to happen. But as you know it's not possible. I have never seen this particular clip thank you MJfangirl. Michael, I love you, always and forever. Remember that.

would love it

Destiny Tour is the best for sure..

Love this

Great video and great idea 😉

Shana said her favorite tour was the Triump tour

It’s so weird how around that time. Mike was far more muscular. His shoulders and chest was wider.

Michael Jackson goat

Off The Wall 🔥🔥🔥

They really stole the awards from his " off the wall " album 😤 💔

Hi, I'm from São Paulo!

Mj fan girl 🔥