Jackson 5 (Michael Jackson) US National Anthem - Star-Spangled Banner

[Refining1]

I remember this scene from "The Jacksons: An American Dream," but I never thought I would see the ACTUAL footage. WoWzers!!! Thank you for posting this. Of course they don't sound as good here as was reinacted in the movie, but just the to see such old footage is a golden moment. If the movie depiction was true, they only had about an hour to learn the lyrics to this song so there was no preparation, as it was last minute, which would explain why they sound so plain here.

[RageOfUnknown7]

you can always hear MJ's voice XD

[meagane21]

great

[journey0919]

Too cute...terrible, but cute :-)

[nicholealicea1]

Michael is so tiny

[timboci1]

What a real treat this was! Thank you so much for posting. :)

[H8TERGIRL1]

u can't hear!!!!!

[cbhandcbh10]

omg the actual recording

[KeesusChrist]

This is old AF! So old that I can't believe this shit actually happened.

[rmbb10]

Love it.

[susiemonet]

@ 1:13 - 1:16 was so cute..R.I.P mj :(

[jasmin11263]

Thank You for uploading - J5 & MJ fan since I was 7 years old & I'm...well... older now :)

[WillTheThrill84]

the movie version sounds better :)

[loridori]

WOW this is a rare video!!!

[amandaribamar]

AAAAAH QUE LINDO MEU MICHAEL *---* que vontade de morder!

[MJsweety1]

When I saw this on "The Jacksons: An American Dream" , I thought about how much I would wanna see the REAL thing. I never thouht I would find it because it is so old. but i guess that someone took the time to find this and upload it.

[Fanik10]

The Incredible Jackson Five!!

[27andkickinit]

HBD KING:0) OMG his voice sound soooooo good true talent

[iboz75]

Fucking sick ! Michael killed that high note, didn't he?

[danwasfreakinhere]

I honestly think Michael Jackson should have sang the National Anthem when he went solo. Like during the Dangerous Era! Talk about lighting up the freakin nation!

[TheClassica87]

@danwasfreakinhere Jehovah's Witnesses are not supposed to salute the flag or sing the anthem. This is why they had to be taught the song moments before this game. In later years (his solo career), Michael refused to be on a dias when the flag was being saluted or the anthem sung, etc. He left the church in the late 80s, but never really stopped being a Witness.

[marcadw1]

I love 0:44 OMG

[tricia18aug]

Michael's voice was so angelic but strong. :)

[marybrookins]

Right on MJ. Even back then you were rocking the house. You go boy. You will always live in our hearts, bet on it. LYM

[Lacey21399]

awwwwwwwww

[crazy4corbinbleux]

Michael's voice stood out so much from his brothers... it was beautiful

[AppleSaysNo]

Michael has some vocals dammit!

[TheMondaygirl]

michael's voice is angelic... :(

[nancydaniels09]

awesome

[crunkcymbals09]

This is great. Archival music!

[soccerdaniel3]

The jackson five were awesome!

[sppoky]

is this when our little mike had to learn the lyrics in less than 20 minutes...?

[margie3858]

i miss you Michael

[LovinTheKingOfpop]

AMAZiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiNG

[71greeneyedcutie]

NNot bad for them learning this on the plane trip there..Michael is awesome..and he was the best sounding one..thats why he's the best

[eileenleana123]

LIKE THIS IF YOUTHINK MJ IS THE SIKKEST SINGEEEEER!

[ZumbaFitPrincess]

They actually never sang the anthem before! and learned the words in the limo on the way to the game! With that being said! they rocked it! and MJ is always awesome!

[j5lover32543]

@ZumbaFitPrincess you watched the movie didnt u

[Jaam276]

@ZumbaFitPrincess Thats right, being brought up Jehovah Witnesses, its against their faith to show allegiance to anything other than Jehovan, that included the nation. Singing a natonal nathem was a sign of national reverence, and this defied their JW teachings

[Harumichan28]

Well...at least Michael sounds awesome...can't say as much for his brothers unfortunately

[luckylulu5123]

@Harumichan28 they did only just learn it on the way there, so u cant rip on them for the prefomance quality too much, they obviously have sounded better. \: but its awesome for wat it is. i love michael for ever <3 Rest In Peace <3

[ABCHealTheWorld]

Already a superstar .. at this young age .. good job Michael and the J5 ! I've heard about this event but this is the first I've seen it !! Thank you so much for posting this !!

[Starghazer]

Sing it, Mikey! How cute is this...the first game of the 1970s World Series.

[WillTheThrill84]

harmony is terrible at some parts

[MrSinene]

wow how did you get this?