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  • @jablommi
    @jablommi Před 3 lety +432

    Alien Ant Farm performed at the Michael Jackson tribute after his death. They were the only hard rock band invited by the Jackson family. Apparently Michael was a big fan of the cover as he liked hard rock. Guitarist Terry Corso commented on the So Cal band's performance at the emotional event, saying, "I honestly think it would be extremely hard for me or any of my bandmates to really express how much of an honor it was for us to be included in the 'Michael Forever' concert in Wales. It was literally one of the most exciting and surreal moments of our careers. From hanging out with Cee Lo Green in our dressing room to passing Smokey Robinson in the hall, it was the stuff dreams are made of for guys like us who grew up in a diverse musical landscape."
    Corso admitted that the fact that the band was invited to be included was touching, as well. He said, "We are very taken by the fact that the Jackson family would keep us in their minds and include us in this special opportunity to pay tribute to the King of Pop alongside so many people that loved him. MICHAEL FOREVER!"

    • @yankeerepairs
      @yankeerepairs Před 3 lety +7

      *pin* this comment

    • @eoghanw1
      @eoghanw1 Před 2 lety +9

      That's classy

    • @Crosis89
      @Crosis89 Před rokem +3

      Man, I never knew. That's beautiful.

    • @LNFSSSS
      @LNFSSSS Před 10 měsíci +1

      That was great! Thanks for sharing.

    • @user-kq3jc1sx9s
      @user-kq3jc1sx9s Před 7 měsíci

      Terry is actually my dad's best friend's brother haha

  • @bzen5917
    @bzen5917 Před 3 lety +603

    Cool trivia, Papa Roach and AAF were great friends and they promised each other that whoever got "famous" first would then help the other band succeed. Papa Roach blew up with Last Resort and kept their promise and helped AAF get exposure by having them open up for them on tour.

    • @grilledspaghetti
      @grilledspaghetti Před 3 lety +38

      Same thing with Jon Bon Jovi and Dave Sabo of Skid Row.

    • @Chris4ourth
      @Chris4ourth Před 2 lety +8

      That is so dope man and look at what both bands gained from this.

    • @robertparker6280
      @robertparker6280 Před rokem

      That's cool!

    • @realsamraudabaugh1332
      @realsamraudabaugh1332 Před rokem +2

      Figures both bug bands from the early 2000s wtf 💀

    • @jamesgreer9366
      @jamesgreer9366 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I know this is a comment three years down the line, but I didn't know that, and I'm beyond happy that I do know!! Thank you for that!! In all humble honesty, thank you!!

  • @sammylane21
    @sammylane21 Před 3 lety +955

    When they dropped this as their single in 2001, the world was not ready for it. This was awesome.

    • @yjwrangler7819
      @yjwrangler7819 Před 3 lety +55

      Was it 2001? Ugh. We old.

    • @arksider666
      @arksider666 Před 3 lety +15

      Song took the world by storm!

    • @AmyEugene
      @AmyEugene Před 3 lety +33

      Me: There's no way that was 2001! That was more like 2005 or 2006 (as if 2005 wasn't that long ago).
      Google: Released 2001
      Me: No way! That was 2001?!?!
      Also me: It's 2021 so 2001 was..... TWENTY YEARS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In genuine shock: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!
      As the kid's are saying these days: I'm shook.

    • @yjwrangler7819
      @yjwrangler7819 Před 3 lety +8

      @@AmyEugene you made this so much worse :( vlol

    • @yourmom9758
      @yourmom9758 Před 3 lety +2

      This and the Movies track.

  • @deanfranz
    @deanfranz Před 3 lety +1027

    Of course Michael Jackson was aware of this song + video, he signed off on both lol
    For the record, he absolutely loved AAF's version.

    • @deanjamal
      @deanjamal Před 3 lety +73

      Michael was a fan of music. So he signed off on a lot.

    • @mbszd6832
      @mbszd6832 Před 3 lety +70

      He even gave Weird Al Jancovich permission to make covers of his music. As long as musically it was good there was no issue.

    • @ReadmanJ
      @ReadmanJ Před 3 lety +38

      @@mbszd6832 Matter of fact he genuinely I believe lent the studio/set he used for "Bad" so Al could use it for "Fat" Whataguy

    • @Vitorio582
      @Vitorio582 Před 3 lety +7

      @@mbszd6832 Jancovich, huh?

    • @duke1281
      @duke1281 Před 3 lety +14

      It's Yankovic... LMAO

  • @littlefoxglove276
    @littlefoxglove276 Před 3 lety +1027

    i've always loved that this isn't just a cover, it's a tribute, too. cross-genre stuff should be like this more often

    • @itachileesan
      @itachileesan Před 3 lety +24

      Agreed you can see how much they respect MJ and had fun doing it.

    • @Hailme75
      @Hailme75 Před 3 lety +30

      Paid respect AND made it their own. Truly a great cover.

    • @georgeohwell7428
      @georgeohwell7428 Před 3 lety +14

      made me think of Run DMC and Aerosmith

    • @kikialdrich277
      @kikialdrich277 Před 3 lety +3

      Agreed

    • @chiefsocal
      @chiefsocal Před 3 lety +3

      Check out Tony Succar's cover of this if you like Cross Genre covers.

  • @ShadowRyu
    @ShadowRyu Před 3 lety +275

    Not only did Michael approve, legend has it he went to one of their concerts just to watch them perform it. 😁

    • @dilbertdoe601
      @dilbertdoe601 Před 2 lety +1

      *Source

    • @212mochaman
      @212mochaman Před 2 lety +3

      Legend has it he got up on stage and grabbed the mic actually

    • @millz8702
      @millz8702 Před 2 lety +3

      He watched them first perform it not live. They did it in front of him when asking to do it.

    • @coconutcrew99
      @coconutcrew99 Před 8 měsíci

      If that happened than the band would have said something

  • @jessegifford7913
    @jessegifford7913 Před 3 lety +48

    This is the best type of cover. Adds something new to the original while still respecting it. Great song.

  • @sigmasplatinumrust5184
    @sigmasplatinumrust5184 Před 3 lety +288

    Michael Jackson himself said that this was the best version of the song that he had heard himself and that's a quote GG great video yo

    • @dilbertdoe601
      @dilbertdoe601 Před 2 lety +3

      *Source

    • @shaneshepherd4010
      @shaneshepherd4010 Před 2 lety +6

      @@dilbertdoe601 go look it up yourself lazy bastar#

    • @ohh1065
      @ohh1065 Před 2 lety +3

      @@shaneshepherd4010 he’s the same kind of shithead to say something isn’t true because he can’t bother looking it up

  • @brandoncady7043
    @brandoncady7043 Před 3 lety +1088

    AAF is a criminally underrated band.

    • @samportillo7635
      @samportillo7635 Před 3 lety +3

      I knew I was forgetting to say something in my comment lol

    • @mattclark5861
      @mattclark5861 Před 3 lety +22

      They are smoothly criminally underrated

    • @shananhodges6367
      @shananhodges6367 Před 3 lety +11

      Their 1st album was great. Second album was a masterpiece

    • @onespecies-human344
      @onespecies-human344 Před 3 lety +8

      Now without Google can anyone list 2 songs by them? Lol I had this CD when I came out i was like 10 loved them!

    • @dpedrosoliano
      @dpedrosoliano Před 3 lety +4

      agreed very underrated and tight musicians

  • @claywilliams8128
    @claywilliams8128 Před 3 lety +488

    I remember when this came out, was blown away that someone covered my favorite MJ song. Such a cool cover.
    The kid with the mask, remember MJ wore masks as well when he was out in public.

    • @Comrade.Question
      @Comrade.Question Před 3 lety +46

      I love everyone watching this now gets confused by the mask lol

    • @ladyjane8855
      @ladyjane8855 Před 3 lety +13

      Yes. There are lots of MJ references in this cover.

    • @matthewkirkhart2401
      @matthewkirkhart2401 Před 3 lety +1

      My favorite MJ song as well.

    • @crowgrl13
      @crowgrl13 Před 3 lety +28

      How do people not remember he wore a mask?

    • @69juggarnaut
      @69juggarnaut Před 3 lety +5

      They were telling us what was coming

  • @paulliversidge7140
    @paulliversidge7140 Před rokem +13

    You hit the nail on the head, they said if they are gonna do this lets do it right and they did exactly that. Its hard to cover an MJ song but not only did they do the song justice but they also paid homage to MJ in so many ways, I love them for that. Much respect and love to AAF. RIP MJ.

  • @Lurch685
    @Lurch685 Před 3 lety +59

    AAF’s singer has an awesome voice. I wish they got bigger!

  • @gregoryenste3883
    @gregoryenste3883 Před 3 lety +230

    The kid with the mask was just paying homage to Michael who always wore a mask

    • @houseofradmusicsheltieloun8206
      @houseofradmusicsheltieloun8206 Před 3 lety +4

      Was going to mention that as well with a happy image link - www.pinterest.com/julesayao/mj-surgical-masks/

    • @_Blonca
      @_Blonca Před 3 lety +2

      Or corona lol

    • @nickr8829
      @nickr8829 Před 3 lety +9

      @@_Blonca This music video was filmed 20 years ago.

    • @_Blonca
      @_Blonca Před 3 lety +5

      @@nickr8829 I know. The kid predicted the future

    • @noneyerbidness
      @noneyerbidness Před 3 lety

      Duh

  • @dugp1862
    @dugp1862 Před 3 lety +217

    Michael Jackson approved this entire song, he actually loved it...In the video he didn't like the fact that the kid was wearing the mask because of his sickness, so they edited the video for MTV without the kid wearing the mask. MJ later on approved the kid wearing the mask over the edited version.

    • @iamperplexed4695
      @iamperplexed4695 Před 3 lety +5

      I don't think Michaels sickness had anything to do with wearing a mask.

    • @terryconnelly484
      @terryconnelly484 Před 3 lety +4

      @@iamperplexed4695 It was just what Michael did just like Elvis doing stuff of eccentric behaviour

    • @blisguy
      @blisguy Před 3 lety +11

      Michael's nose was so messed up from excessive plastic surgery that the mask covered it up.

    • @kdaadventures8616
      @kdaadventures8616 Před 3 lety

      Yes he did. I saw a video if MJ talking about this when it came out. GREAT COVER AAF

    • @BarbButler
      @BarbButler Před 2 lety +2

      Yes, and if you guys recall...he used to put masks on his kids for a period of time, too...💞💕

  • @johncbeer
    @johncbeer Před 3 lety +595

    The kid wearing the mask was way ahead of his time.

  • @MikeJones-vb1me
    @MikeJones-vb1me Před 3 lety +259

    If you’re going to cover a legend, you better come correct.

    • @pgboyinthehouse9041
      @pgboyinthehouse9041 Před 3 lety +14

      Maaan.
      You are completely 💯 on that!
      To cover legendary artist who are known for perfection in their craft.
      Takes huge brass ones.
      Everybody will be a critic if you get it wrong.
      That's why I had much respect for Chris Cornell.
      Doing Nothing Compares 2 U, was a double weight to carry.
      A Prince song that had already been an amazing cover by Sinead O'Connor.
      With the weight of his voice alone he got you in the feels of your heart.

    • @deebrown4877
      @deebrown4877 Před 3 lety

      YEP!!

    • @davidmckesey7119
      @davidmckesey7119 Před 2 lety +1

      And they did

  • @squirreledhistory906
    @squirreledhistory906 Před 3 lety +117

    A lot of people miss that the drummer is wearing one sparkled glove and the Elizabeth Taylor tattoo at the end.

    • @perrywillis6836
      @perrywillis6836 Před 3 lety +5

      That's Flea from the RHCP sporting the LIZ TAYLOR Tattoo FYI.

    • @bessythompson1472
      @bessythompson1472 Před 3 lety +6

      also, the girl in the varsity jacket with the werewolf mask jumping in the pool

    • @Sicram
      @Sicram Před 3 lety +3

      @@perrywillis6836 No it's not.

    • @BillKrayer12thMan
      @BillKrayer12thMan Před 3 lety

      You beat me to it!!I just caught it!!

    • @lushkitty734
      @lushkitty734 Před 3 lety +1

      @@perrywillis6836 As well as wearing the colour contacts in homage to Thriller.

  • @redstwok1123
    @redstwok1123 Před 3 lety +86

    The kid dancing is from the Smooth Criminal video, while the mask is just another MJ thing. There's also the fog/vent from Bad. I thought this was very fun and underapreciated rendition. Thanks for reviewing.

    • @lillou6509
      @lillou6509 Před 3 lety +1

      I thought the bit with the fog coming up behind him was more for when his hair caught fire

    • @rugr82day
      @rugr82day Před 3 lety +2

      I think he missed that standing on the car while t hff e windows blew out was from "Black or White".

  • @mylittleelectron6606
    @mylittleelectron6606 Před rokem +13

    American music is astonishing, such a unique blend of Musical flavors from diverse influences that flow in and out of every genre. More people should appreciate it.

  • @connormcmahon8939
    @connormcmahon8939 Před 2 lety +8

    The GREATEST thing about this is that Michael will NEVER die. I know his music will live on forever. But the amount of tribute's and cover's will keep his music and legacy to live on forever!

  • @mtjm
    @mtjm Před 3 lety +28

    AAF will forever be remembered for this cover, but this album was an early 2000s rock masterpiece IMO.

  • @leeboyle1278
    @leeboyle1278 Před 3 lety +47

    This song is literally one of my favorite covers of all time I was blown away when I heard this for the first time

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too, and I think it's better than the original. That's high praise when you like the redo better than a Michael Jackson original.

    • @benmann6323
      @benmann6323 Před 3 lety +1

      @@davidgraham2673 Its a great cover, the best mj cover. ever. but not better than the original. never.

    • @FatDaddyMatty
      @FatDaddyMatty Před 3 lety

      Same with Jimi Hendrix's version of All Along the Watchtower. Bob Dylan liked it so much, that's how he performed it live after hearing it. He actually liked it more than his original album version.

  • @briancox5530
    @briancox5530 Před 3 lety +63

    There were more easter eggs in there than at a Baptist Easter Egg Hunt. AAF is great and I been a fan since the start. Glad you enjoyed them.

    • @dilbertdoe601
      @dilbertdoe601 Před 2 lety +4

      These young bucks don't get it.

    • @rachelsullivan2926
      @rachelsullivan2926 Před 2 lety +1

      You had me laughing way too hard for this early in the morning. Lol

  • @cobra7productions
    @cobra7productions Před 3 lety +22

    I remember an interview with AAF on mTV. The kid is the sister of one of the extras. While she was waiting he was doing a dance, AAF saw him and put him in the video.

    • @tonyab1972
      @tonyab1972 Před 3 lety +2

      That's Bobby Edner. He was in Shark Boy and Lava girl and several other movies.

  • @senhowler
    @senhowler Před 3 lety +220

    A ton of tributes to MJ in this video, but NOBODY imitates Vincent Price and gets away with it.

  • @metheus108
    @metheus108 Před 3 lety +12

    This is a SOLID cover. Love the kid dancing in this one. Thanks man!

  • @skorpio156
    @skorpio156 Před 3 dny +1

    MJ loved this homage,
    And gave 200% approval.
    Look it up.

  • @anthonyugarte1072
    @anthonyugarte1072 Před 3 lety +39

    Every reactor offers something unique, themselves. Personally I love YOUR energy. You can feel your love and respect for the music. Love seeing your reactions!

    • @BarbButler
      @BarbButler Před 2 lety +2

      💙💜💙💜💙

    • @Aesir47
      @Aesir47 Před 2 lety

      "You betta hit that shit!"

    • @CarolinaGirl6919
      @CarolinaGirl6919 Před rokem

      Absolutely! Gotta' love Jamel. He's my fave reactor.

  • @nascarsteve
    @nascarsteve Před 3 lety +36

    The drummer is also wearing one rhinestone glove.

  • @elspencer9779
    @elspencer9779 Před 3 lety +63

    Really underrated band. Their own stuff is really good. This was a tribute to MJ, even if had few depiction of less than reputable events in MJ life. In order for this to been made either AAF or their label had to contact MJ or his label and pay a fee.

    • @Thunda1986
      @Thunda1986 Před 3 lety +1

      It might've been this song that ruined their career, despite their first album being really good

    • @elspencer9779
      @elspencer9779 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Thunda1986 or could of been the fact on May 22 2002 they were in a serious bus accident in Wales that resulted in bus driver being killed and the vocalist suffered a vertebra fracture that required him to be airlifted to London, and Head of security airlifted to Prague Czechia also with vertebra/skull injuries.

    • @Thunda1986
      @Thunda1986 Před 3 lety +1

      @@elspencer9779 I thought that may of been it, but they were still going till 2007, some songs are just to polarizing

    • @sloppynyuszi
      @sloppynyuszi Před rokem

      @@Thunda1986 probably. They really needed a hit of their own first. As like that’s their only cover I know of. I think the rest of their songs are originals. Most people just know them from the cover. Even their follow up song was just more 80s homage 😅 their follow up album had more Latin sounding melody, really good.

    • @sloppynyuszi
      @sloppynyuszi Před rokem

      @@elspencer9779 that sucked, but plenty of bands musicians bounced back from tragedy. Look at Travis from Blink. Dude still making hits after a plane crash burned most his body.

  • @marcderstaufer8835
    @marcderstaufer8835 Před 2 lety +2

    This Song was from the 90´s. Oh man how Cool was this song with Performance. Greetings from Germany

  • @echo036
    @echo036 Před 3 lety +18

    Michael Jackson loved cover songs of his music, weird Al said in an interview that Michael talked to him about his parody song "Eat it" and that he loved it.

  • @Malic430
    @Malic430 Před 3 lety +171

    Please react to Alien Ant Farm "Movies". The video has a cameo from Pat Morita who reprises his role of Mr Miyagi.

    • @TheLordMenor
      @TheLordMenor Před 3 lety +12

      They have a bunch of good stuff out there. It's a shame they're only remembered for "Smooth Criminal".

    • @chestrockwell8328
      @chestrockwell8328 Před 3 lety +3

      @@TheLordMenor Agree with you and Malice430. Jamel and others check out "movies" and pretty much everything from AAF, very under rated and under played band; many great songs.

    • @PlayaSinNombre
      @PlayaSinNombre Před 3 lety

      Yes!

    • @kevinburnes3216
      @kevinburnes3216 Před 3 lety

      I was gonna suggest the same!

    • @mortmortmort8908
      @mortmortmort8908 Před 3 lety

      I love that song.

  • @TheFleahost
    @TheFleahost Před 3 lety +8

    AAF does a fantastic version. They respected the original and you can tell they loved Jackson. Kudos to Jackson for letting it happen!

  • @hanklutcavich2468
    @hanklutcavich2468 Před 2 lety +2

    The drummer was wearing one glove also. Glad you liked this. Awesome reaction brother.

  • @megadev9099
    @megadev9099 Před 3 lety +53

    The kid is wearing a mask because Michael Jackson often did in public.

  • @darkangel_1978
    @darkangel_1978 Před 3 lety +11

    They did an amazing cover. I remember my mom and I getting into this version so much more.

  • @wesjohnson1783
    @wesjohnson1783 Před 3 lety +5

    Just finished off 2 weeks of self-isolation - watching your vids gave me something to cheer me up and not be bored.
    Thanks, dude.

  • @chriseverett302
    @chriseverett302 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m fairly sure I remember hearing back in the day, that not only did MJ approve the song, he produced the video for it.

  • @jeanhansen1333
    @jeanhansen1333 Před 3 lety

    I'm so happy to hear that you are part of a great group of supporters on CZcams! I can't possible follow all of you but, Mr Video and Twins the New Trend are two more of my subscriptions that I thoroughly enjoy.

  • @1rexrex
    @1rexrex Před 3 lety +40

    They had an album "Movies" back in the day with Dreamworks.

  • @jimwilliams8663
    @jimwilliams8663 Před 3 lety +24

    Roy Orbison “Crying”, “In Dreams”, “Only the Lonely “

  • @chrisbg99
    @chrisbg99 Před 3 lety +19

    Seems Jackson had a fair sense of humor about himself.

  • @markiv2942
    @markiv2942 Před 3 lety +6

    Energy of this cover song is just humongous.

  • @johnreinert202
    @johnreinert202 Před 3 lety +6

    Huge MJ fan, really loved this cover and the way they showed their love for an icon. Huge Jamel fan too, best reactor on youtube...he loves humans just like MJ!!! "Change the World"

  • @JefficusMaximus
    @JefficusMaximus Před 3 lety +9

    Legitimately a great cover.

  • @elizabethwestmorland2289
    @elizabethwestmorland2289 Před 3 lety +5

    I love Michael Jackson and I bought this Alien Ant Farm CD back in the day just for this song

  • @samportillo7635
    @samportillo7635 Před 3 lety +1

    Not only one of my TOP favorite covers, but also one of my favorite music videos! *Underrated as well*

  • @Journeyman.71
    @Journeyman.71 Před 3 lety +15

    I love MJ's original, but, this version ROCKS!!!!

  • @itdano
    @itdano Před 3 lety +4

    I think I've said this on almost every reactor channel that has done this video. I love this video so much. It's a pure love letter to Michael and I'm here for it.

  • @cParman9
    @cParman9 Před 3 měsíci +2

    he caught most of the easter eggs but he missed a couple. The drummer was wearing one glove as well. Also the guy at the end had a Liz Taylor tattoo on his back.

  • @ichugbacardi151
    @ichugbacardi151 Před 2 lety

    I have a love for this song because when I crossed the border from Mexico this song was on of the first to play. I will never forget that feeling.

  • @paulineyoung9746
    @paulineyoung9746 Před 3 lety +20

    MJ used to walk around in a mask. Hence the lad wearing one doing his Jackson dance.

  • @stellaraudioaz
    @stellaraudioaz Před 3 lety +62

    I like the faster tempo AAF did with it.

    • @nickhill8612
      @nickhill8612 Před 3 lety +2

      So do I.

    • @davidgraham2673
      @davidgraham2673 Před 3 lety +8

      I never would have thought that someone would do a cover of Michael Jackson that I thought was better than the original, but they succeeded. The guitar solo after the buildup is especially great.

    • @chrisbeaty3572
      @chrisbeaty3572 Před 3 lety +4

      @@davidgraham2673 same here. I actually like the cover more than the original.

    • @bobthebear1246
      @bobthebear1246 Před 3 lety +4

      Absolutely. I was never a fan of the MJ original. First time I heard this song, it fucking blew me away, and it still does to this day.

  • @Vanlifecrisis
    @Vanlifecrisis Před 4 měsíci +1

    I vaguely recall an interview where the lead singer said the only concept michael didn't like was the kid wearing the mask, but eventually changed his mind.

  • @Dani-Innit
    @Dani-Innit Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is the greatest ode to Michael ❤ they showed him love from beginning to end!! ✌️

  • @richcxx
    @richcxx Před 3 lety +3

    Been watching this for years, one of the best covers ever!!

  • @MikeMixtapeMM
    @MikeMixtapeMM Před 3 lety +146

    If you want more Michael Jackson covers, I would suggest Chris Cornell's cover of Billie Jean to check out.

    • @jenewbee
      @jenewbee Před 3 lety +7

      Yeah but Unplugged in Sweden not Carry On version

    • @banthaexplosion
      @banthaexplosion Před 3 lety

      Word my Sir

    • @josephmatuszak3855
      @josephmatuszak3855 Před 3 lety +7

      He's got a lot more than Billie Jean. Really, just spend an evening listening to Unplugged in Sweden, and at least his first solo album Euphoria Morning.

    • @sempervigilo7961
      @sempervigilo7961 Před 3 lety +3

      I kinda liked the Civil Wars version!

    • @nose21
      @nose21 Před 3 lety

      Robert Randolph has a cool Billie Jean too

  • @jadedchick.4352
    @jadedchick.4352 Před 3 lety +3

    You have to love the bass player’s animated faces, I absolutely love this version. I love MJ’S too.

  • @IronMaidenQc
    @IronMaidenQc Před 3 lety +7

    Them drum fills are insane, the bassist is funny af.

  • @InformationSuperHigh
    @InformationSuperHigh Před 3 lety +12

    My mom definitely bumped this in the mini van at some point

  • @mastodon077
    @mastodon077 Před 3 lety +8

    I seen AAF in 2001 with Papa Roach. This an underrated band and great live!

    • @lucideuphoria7092
      @lucideuphoria7092 Před 3 lety

      That would have been epic. Between angels and insects still goes hard to this day.

  • @LaughingOwlKiller
    @LaughingOwlKiller Před rokem +1

    Micheal ok'd this and absolulty loved it. The only part he took issue with was the kid with the mask and it was edited out for MTV. But he later asked it be restored because the kid was killing it with the dance moves and MJ didn't want his work to go unseen.

  • @theresamillaway6398
    @theresamillaway6398 Před 3 lety

    Hi Jamel!!! Aka Jamal!!! Wanted to say love your reactions!!
    Thanks for mentioning my mr.video!!! He's a awesome young man!
    The world needs good men and he and yourself are the best!!!!
    Love u!!!!!

  • @mrjghostbell3807
    @mrjghostbell3807 Před 2 lety +13

    May be the only MJ cover song that has potential to be better than the original.

    • @WolfHreda
      @WolfHreda Před 2 lety

      Check out Chris Cornell's cover of Billie Jean. And maybe the cover of Dirty Diana by Shaman's Harvest.

  • @sarahp9086
    @sarahp9086 Před 3 lety +11

    I love this cover so much! MJ's is so good, and these boys do it such justice! That grungy guitar is fire!

  • @krxahfb
    @krxahfb Před 3 lety

    Thanks for reacting to this one! It’s one of those videos where you almost have to watch it a couple times to find all the references

  • @heavymetalhippy1048
    @heavymetalhippy1048 Před 2 lety

    That smile on your face when he jumped on the car made my day.

  • @mochiluvr6753
    @mochiluvr6753 Před 3 lety +3

    When I went back to college at 40 this was one of the first bands the kids turned me on to, followed by Linkin Park and Staind. I had ignored music for a long time it's been such a fantastic journey since. This whole AAF joint is great!
    P.S. I love Mr. Video!

  • @rhoetusochten4211
    @rhoetusochten4211 Před 3 lety +9

    I listened to this song for a couple years before i knew Michael Jackson had the original.

  • @ursulaturner7980
    @ursulaturner7980 Před 3 lety +2

    You're one of the only reactors that got most of the references. Great reaction!!! 👏🔥💯👍

  • @3dartstudio007
    @3dartstudio007 Před 3 lety +2

    This is just one of those songs that can be done on a marching field, by a rock band, by a pop band, by a choir... It's just an incredibly well written song. Good reaction video, I love it! Take care

  • @lisal574
    @lisal574 Před 3 lety +3

    Seen em front row... Bassist was sick yo!! Facial expressions.. Dude, un4gettable!!!

  • @blitztim6416
    @blitztim6416 Před 3 lety +18

    When he leans his head back several times it reminds me of David Byrne in Once in a Lifetime.

  • @jeanwonnacott3187
    @jeanwonnacott3187 Před 3 lety

    ALIEN ANT FARM KILLS IT! Michael was super supportive to other bands. I miss him...
    I have this c.d., super fun!! Jeannie in Lakeport California

  • @Cissablack708
    @Cissablack708 Před 3 lety +1

    Finally someone reacted to this song!!! It's so freakin great!

  • @outlawgt3045
    @outlawgt3045 Před 3 lety +4

    You damn right Michael OK'd this song..
    I bet when he heard it he was thinking it was 🔥

  • @codyjohnson5161
    @codyjohnson5161 Před 3 lety +4

    I dont care if you react to anymore songs from them. You just need to buy this album and jam it. It is a highly under rated album. Every track is great. Im so glad i got to listen to these guys since 2001. I have been a fan since then.

  • @RC-hk4id
    @RC-hk4id Před 3 lety

    A visible tribute to the the king of Pop! Very nice song and fantastic video!

  • @craighiebert3384
    @craighiebert3384 Před 3 lety +1

    LOVE this song...my daughter & I rock out to it whenever we hear it!!

  • @Stoughton48
    @Stoughton48 Před 3 lety +5

    I always thought this was a very well done cover. Very respectfully done.

  • @peterworth9403
    @peterworth9403 Před 3 lety +16

    You should definitely watch Post Modern Jukebox's cover of "Thriller," with Wayne Brady on vocals. It's awesome.

    • @plaidmoon5642
      @plaidmoon5642 Před 3 lety

      Wow! Thanks for mentioning that. I had never seen it until just now and it was great!

    • @peterworth9403
      @peterworth9403 Před 3 lety

      @@plaidmoon5642 I'm glad you enjoyed it. PMJ is greatness. They use a TON of great vocalists.

  • @StarryRoses
    @StarryRoses Před 3 lety

    These guys came from my hometown so when they became famous the whole town was behind them. Their stuff was everywhere! 2001 was the year I graduated hs and I think they were a few years older than me.

  • @lobre1989
    @lobre1989 Před 3 lety

    liked and subscribed, love the reaction and i watched multiple and multiple channels of reactions but you were the only one i seen who actually called out the things related to michael jackson, just seemed like the other channels just knew the music and not the important details that make this music video as great as it is. respect

  • @needlefingers58
    @needlefingers58 Před 3 lety +13

    Donna Summer "Love To Love You Baby". Just putting it out there. Nobody's doing Donna Summer yet.

    • @obear3000
      @obear3000 Před 3 lety

      That’s a great song indeed !

    • @bobthebear1246
      @bobthebear1246 Před 3 lety

      Although keep in mind that Donna Summer herself hated the song.

  • @civilizedsasquatch6722
    @civilizedsasquatch6722 Před 3 lety +6

    The Darkness, I believe in a thing called love

  • @ccie77
    @ccie77 Před 3 lety +1

    When I first saw that these guys had the nerve to cover, MJ, I crossed my arms and thought “ let’s see whatcha got”. After the first few notes, my arms uncrossed and my head started banging to the beat in sheer delight!

  • @rickrush6117
    @rickrush6117 Před 3 lety

    My good friend grew up with the drummer so I've been lucky to hang out with them they are good peeps

  • @JWL216
    @JWL216 Před 3 lety +14

    Actually they showed Jackson the video and he only didn’t like the kid in the mask. They re filmed it sent it back to him and he was like no I think the mask is better.

  • @blueeyes1110
    @blueeyes1110 Před 3 lety +3

    Alien Ant Farm "These Days "

  • @tompilkington8708
    @tompilkington8708 Před 3 lety

    I hung out with them after a show. They are some truly awesome and friendly guys.

  • @flkeys8874
    @flkeys8874 Před rokem +2

    I remember seeing this video on TRL back in the day.....I was like dang they nailed it. I love the little homages they paid to MJ. SERIOUSLY, Alien Ant Farm are the only ones who did justice in this cover. I became a fan back then, still love them now!

  • @angelapierce6764
    @angelapierce6764 Před 3 lety +3

    I love Weird Al, but this is 100% my favorite cover of all time.

  • @snoopygonewilder
    @snoopygonewilder Před 3 lety +6

    They even had the bikini girl in the wolf mask and the leather jacket.

    • @NefariousKoel
      @NefariousKoel Před 3 lety

      There's nothing quite like a bikini girl wolf-lady. It's magical, I suggest you try it.

  • @lsudad9
    @lsudad9 Před rokem

    Wooo! The Bass player quickly surged to one of my favorite musicians lol. Dude stole the show IMO, Lol

  • @sherriandwaynejohnson3185

    Is it just me that thinks that little kid dancing is ADORABLE!

  • @winstongilmore1813
    @winstongilmore1813 Před 3 lety +10

    A.A.F. “These Days” is pretty cool vid. How they “crash” the BET awards show. Lots and Lots of cameos from big time rappers

  • @mortmortmort8908
    @mortmortmort8908 Před 3 lety +6

    For real that kid with the mask dancing *kills* it so hard in this video. I feel like the whole thing should have just been him.

    • @carlgibbons5777
      @carlgibbons5777 Před 2 lety

      Especially if it would inspire the anti-mask/ anti-vaccine Cult of today to stop being so selfish and cruel.

  • @kimterry4239
    @kimterry4239 Před 3 lety

    I have one that I'll bet you've never heard. Southern rock band, 1978 or so. Their name is Mother's Finest and the the song is Baby Love. They were a black ,Southern band that, as far as I'm concerned, didn't get any recognition. Please, give them some. They are still performing

  • @zackgant522
    @zackgant522 Před 3 lety

    Mr. Jamal.....Thank You So Very Much For Your Excellent Videos.
    You Are Bringing So Much Happiness To Countless People The World Over.
    No Politics...No Drama...Just A Universal Love For Music.
    You , Dear Sir...Are A Genuine Saint !
    God Bless You And Your Loved Ones .
    Keep Up The Excellent Work !