The Michael wax figure is from Madame Tussauds since he didn't show up. Paula Abdul choreographed this video after having the original choreographer fired. Paula was Jackie's girlfriend at the time and was going to be one of the dancers. This was her first video as a choreographer. The original choreographer was Billy Idol's wife, Perri Lister.
OH MY GOD. I've been searching for this video for literally decades, wondering what in hell I saw when I was four years old that gave me nightmares for YEARS
Great video and one of my all time favourite songs. I was 13 when the Victory album came out and it dominated my teenage years. Fantastic. Jermaine also didn't appear in this video even though he was lead vocalist with Michael. His solo album. Dynamite was released in 1984 so perhaps he was busy. This is also a fantastic album. Well worth a listen!
From what I can tell, Michael didn't feature in this music video. According to a biography of Michael that I read, he was reluctant to work with his brothers at this stage and would only do so coz his mother believed that family was the most important thing.
I love how the skeletons do the famous Jacksons move. Was the one at the end supposed to be MJ? Then maybe the woman was supposed to be Diana Ross...
It turns out the gutar solo in the song is not actually done by Tito as portrayed in the video. I so wanted it to be Tito's but it's done by a guy called Jack Wargo.
@ghostlysk8er96 Yea they did. The real guy is in the video in places, but he and Jermaine had a falling out partway through the shoot, so they used full-scale dummies and stand-ins for Michael. That's why you don't see Jermaine in the video; the two left the shoot.
When i was younger,i read an article in "JET MAGAZINE" that michael jackson's voice is on this song but hes not in this video,there was a dissagreement about something,someone mentioned here on youtube that "JERMAINE" is not in this video either,Therefore it is "TITO" JACKIE<MARLON<BRANDON and RANDY,song is fire,and off the chain,Hot! like a G-5 Plane,yessir!
@whoslovingmj you are def a michael jackson fan,Lol i wrote that post and fell asleep at the keys,The brothers in this video are "TITO RANDY" MARLON"JACKIE" and JERMAINE MICHAEL JACKSON was not present I cant remember the entire story why mike was not in this but i do remember it was an article in "JET" MAGAZINE we do hear michael's voice but hes not seen in this video and yes! Their brother BRANDON died i just happen to have that name in my head when i typed my comment half sleep.
@cloverfield00 When I was a kid I wondered if Janet was Michael's sister or if she just had the same last name. When it was yes, I thought okay, Jackson 6. Then I learned about Randy and screamed out "How many brothers and sister does Michael Jackson have, 20?!?" Dad replied, "Apparently so." And now I just find out about Brandon today. The loss must've been exceedingly painful for them, because they never speak of him, at least, I've never heard them speak of him.
I saw this video on tv when i was younger,I think it was on MTV because that was like the only channel i use to watch,Besides VIDEO MUSIC BOX and sometimes VH1 maybe this was on VH1,i didnt watch BET until 1990,in this video my favorite part is when the skeltons do the HEADBOP toghter in a line with their heads in a row arms extended,when he kisses the girl and then does the MOONWALK a spin then drop,and when the skelton break dances that part reminded me of the movie GREMLINS,when they danced.
I luv this song by the Jacksons,and "CAN YOU FEEL IT" i saw them at madison Square gardens for the "VICTORY TOUR" it was off the chain! when i met michael jackson during the "HISTORY TOUR" he was wearing the glove the same as in this video,the 1st time i saw him he was not wearing the glove his hands feel like a new born baby it was peeling,I just bought my black MICHAEL JACKSON HAT,SOFIA BOUTELLA LOOK out! See Lil louie vega live on MTV'S GRIND late 90's i'm the chick in all black/white stripes
@WHD111 But Jermaine is not in this video too...I read it in the book "Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary The Official Tribute Edition" and there are only true things.
To most today they will look at this video and prob. say cool song but wack video well when this video came out it was well b4 it's time ppl was not doing or using the type of technology this video had
@MJDJSiddall wiki...Mike wasn't in any of those bullshit victory videos. He was "busy" trying to get away from his brothers to do his own thing. You dig?
You DO have to admit that during 2:00 you could hardly tell that it's a wax dummy. If you have an imagination, then MJ is in this video. :) But this video has a TON of occult, ILLuMinati symbolism. :(
I only have eyes for randy and his voice is so adorable. at 0:45 when he looks in the camera, I DIED! he is soo sexy! omg.. He still has his baby face in this video though lol Michael's voice melts my heart. And i agree with the comment below, they used a wax figure to replace MJ. Tito is amazing on the guitar. 0:52... that swirly move Marlon does always cracks me up! I can see why MJ and Jermaine didnt want to be in this video. its a funky video. Mj's Thriller compares nothing to this...
Jermaine sings the 1st verse and MJ sings the second verse. This is from Victory and is the only song Jermaine is on. Both Michael and Jermaine refused to be in the video so they used a wax dummy to be Michael
@jacksonlover Mj and Jermaine got into a phone arguement with the rest of the brothers and decided not to be in it in the last minute. Originally though, all six brothers were supposed to be in the video. Feeling that the video wouldn't be jack without MJ, Jackie, Marlon, Randy, and Tito along with the director decided to have a wax dummy in the video to be MJ
Who is singing lead on this song sometimes it sounds like Randy and others Jermaine, Who is the first singer? and is he the only lead singer or are they switching up they all sound alike(I know Michael's parts but I mean the rest of the song)
Haha this is so eighties! I love it!! And their voices are all so good - but especially MJ's just melts me into a puddle on the floor! I can't believe he wasn't really in the video!
it's funny to think that actually the "Michael Jackson" in this video is not actually Michael Jackson, but a wax dummy, He Had contractual obligations.
have u noticed that all the brothers are almost exactly the same in performing and how they dance in some videos when they sing i cant tell their voices apart
I Love This Video Soo much! There all soo sexy! Its a shame michael and jermaine were not in this video..but randy,marlon,tito and jackie did an amazing job!
OUTSTANDING ONE OF MY FAVORITES BY THE JACKSONS!!!!!!!!!!
mibeje11 3 days ago
Who's the girl in the video? Does anyone know?
0004pedro 1 week ago
Corny video, there's no Michael and Jermaine!
bloodpigs012005 1 week ago
Muy buen video y tema musical de aquel maravilloso album LP VICTORY de los Jacksons Five.
Nos han dejado un gran legado musical, que recuerdos que se me vienen a la mente de aquel año 1984 cuando apareció este maravilloso tema.
Michael Jackson R.I.P.
jofraos 3 weeks ago
I remember hating this vid when it came out...I said...WHERE THE FUCK IS MIKE!!?? FUCK IT...
Mspendragon72 3 weeks ago
Classic
ptchblaq 1 month ago
Jermaine went Jermissing and Michael had other shit to do!!
Fanik10 1 month ago
This is one of the BEST clips and songs by them! One of my faves and better quality version ;)
tootster1 1 month ago
The Michael wax figure is from Madame Tussauds since he didn't show up. Paula Abdul choreographed this video after having the original choreographer fired. Paula was Jackie's girlfriend at the time and was going to be one of the dancers. This was her first video as a choreographer. The original choreographer was Billy Idol's wife, Perri Lister.
Revfienx 2 months ago
LOL He's beating levels and enemies, like a videogame.
conatcha 2 months ago
this tells the story of his youth, so sad.
PalmDreams 2 months ago
I thought Randy was hot in this video!
issallido 2 months ago
The skeletons was my favorite part.
ComicPhreak 2 months ago
OH MY GOD. I've been searching for this video for literally decades, wondering what in hell I saw when I was four years old that gave me nightmares for YEARS
EscoZG 2 months ago 2
@EscoZG Yes, it gave me nightmares as well. The part with the eye in the palm was shocking for me...
conatcha 2 months ago
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conatcha 2 months ago
Is the main hero Jackie? :D
TheJacksonsLover 2 months ago
@TheJacksonsLover yes, is Jackie :))
EriiKaa3195 2 months ago
Great video and one of my all time favourite songs. I was 13 when the Victory album came out and it dominated my teenage years. Fantastic. Jermaine also didn't appear in this video even though he was lead vocalist with Michael. His solo album. Dynamite was released in 1984 so perhaps he was busy. This is also a fantastic album. Well worth a listen!
morimop 2 months ago
did anyone catch the eye in the hand
xilecougar 2 months ago
oh nooooo it's my wedding song. oh well
mrtequilashooter 3 months ago
the part ofthe skelletons in this clip made me think about ghost which michael made manny years later, but it could have been the link to ghost
minoeke7 3 months ago
michael's voice<3
SuperMonkeyByMe 3 months ago
From what I can tell, Michael didn't feature in this music video. According to a biography of Michael that I read, he was reluctant to work with his brothers at this stage and would only do so coz his mother believed that family was the most important thing.
I love how the skeletons do the famous Jacksons move. Was the one at the end supposed to be MJ? Then maybe the woman was supposed to be Diana Ross...
meggamjfan 3 months ago
I really feel like being dumb right now.. Oo I cannot recognize who of this guys Michael is..? I'm freaking confused... Oo
mjfanaction 4 months ago
@mjfanaction hehe, Michael wasnt in this vid :) xx
lillaydjackson123 3 months ago
@lillaydjackson123 ok.. now I get why, I couldn't recognize anyone there as Michael..x) thx! xx
mjfanaction 3 months ago
@mjfanaction put the clip stop at 2.00 there you see michael
minoeke7 3 months ago
best song ever
lebrunn1 4 months ago
Michael had the most beautiful voice in the world! I love this passion in his voice it gets me chills rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr :)
suncica83 4 months ago 2
Michael is no longer here with us.This is torture !! :(
cata4171 4 months ago 3
It turns out the gutar solo in the song is not actually done by Tito as portrayed in the video. I so wanted it to be Tito's but it's done by a guy called Jack Wargo.
0004pedro 5 months ago
i lov tito's solo :)
Antonella47 5 months ago
wish jermaine and michael was there
Pencilfood 6 months ago
they sure dont make videos like they used to <='{
zeekmizaka 7 months ago 4
no thats Jackie
SteffiJ5 7 months ago
better than lady gaga
jacksonremix35 7 months ago 4
I just saw this on Beavis & Butthead. This IS Torture!
cleanhomer 7 months ago 3
Who said they put in a fake Michael? No they didn't retards.
ghostlysk8er96 7 months ago
@ghostlysk8er96 Yea they did. The real guy is in the video in places, but he and Jermaine had a falling out partway through the shoot, so they used full-scale dummies and stand-ins for Michael. That's why you don't see Jermaine in the video; the two left the shoot.
WHD111 7 months ago
Man this video borders on bizarre and just plain creepy. The song is pretty good though, I'll say that much.
ChuckZ85 7 months ago
When i was younger,i read an article in "JET MAGAZINE" that michael jackson's voice is on this song but hes not in this video,there was a dissagreement about something,someone mentioned here on youtube that "JERMAINE" is not in this video either,Therefore it is "TITO" JACKIE<MARLON<BRANDON and RANDY,song is fire,and off the chain,Hot! like a G-5 Plane,yessir!
cloverfield00 7 months ago
@cloverfield00 Brandon was the name of Marlons twin brother who died within 24 hours of birth
whoslovingmj 6 months ago
@whoslovingmj you are def a michael jackson fan,Lol i wrote that post and fell asleep at the keys,The brothers in this video are "TITO RANDY" MARLON"JACKIE" and JERMAINE MICHAEL JACKSON was not present I cant remember the entire story why mike was not in this but i do remember it was an article in "JET" MAGAZINE we do hear michael's voice but hes not seen in this video and yes! Their brother BRANDON died i just happen to have that name in my head when i typed my comment half sleep.
cloverfield00 6 months ago
@cloverfield00 When I was a kid I wondered if Janet was Michael's sister or if she just had the same last name. When it was yes, I thought okay, Jackson 6. Then I learned about Randy and screamed out "How many brothers and sister does Michael Jackson have, 20?!?" Dad replied, "Apparently so." And now I just find out about Brandon today. The loss must've been exceedingly painful for them, because they never speak of him, at least, I've never heard them speak of him.
shewolfsiren 5 months ago
@shewolfsiren Brandon was Marlon's twin. They were both born premature and Brandon died within 24 hours of birth.
lfRMFC 3 months ago
I saw this video on tv when i was younger,I think it was on MTV because that was like the only channel i use to watch,Besides VIDEO MUSIC BOX and sometimes VH1 maybe this was on VH1,i didnt watch BET until 1990,in this video my favorite part is when the skeltons do the HEADBOP toghter in a line with their heads in a row arms extended,when he kisses the girl and then does the MOONWALK a spin then drop,and when the skelton break dances that part reminded me of the movie GREMLINS,when they danced.
cloverfield00 8 months ago
I luv this song by the Jacksons,and "CAN YOU FEEL IT" i saw them at madison Square gardens for the "VICTORY TOUR" it was off the chain! when i met michael jackson during the "HISTORY TOUR" he was wearing the glove the same as in this video,the 1st time i saw him he was not wearing the glove his hands feel like a new born baby it was peeling,I just bought my black MICHAEL JACKSON HAT,SOFIA BOUTELLA LOOK out! See Lil louie vega live on MTV'S GRIND late 90's i'm the chick in all black/white stripes
cloverfield00 8 months ago
Michael and Jermaine aren't in this video because Michael and his brothers were angry at each other..I don't know why.
11Amy2 8 months ago
@11Amy2 It may have been just because Michael wanted to focus on his solo career and not be part of the Jacksons any longer.
WHD111 7 months ago
@WHD111 But Jermaine is not in this video too...I read it in the book "Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary The Official Tribute Edition" and there are only true things.
11Amy2 7 months ago
2:25 - 2:53 The best part ♥
MJthePERFECTION 8 months ago
I'm over here laughing at the Dancing Skeletons...LOL!
ednadadesigner 8 months ago
Damn, Mike was the best but this is the type of stuff they could create when they got together. Amazing. I wish he had appeared in this video.
NepperCat 8 months ago
Jackson 5?
sevenred 9 months ago
The massive amount of sheer 80'S in this video is EPICALLY AWSOME!
Shaldezar 10 months ago
Best Pop Up Video - ever, lol
spartonabca 10 months ago
To most today they will look at this video and prob. say cool song but wack video well when this video came out it was well b4 it's time ppl was not doing or using the type of technology this video had
140shak 10 months ago 16
@140shak So very true was well before it's time (I've given your comment an extra thumbs up btw) lol
VIPER534 4 months ago
It would of been nice for the two lead singers to show up for the shoot. I'm just saying!
ednoroirika 10 months ago
LOL they put in a fake Michael....lmao
MOONWALKERGUY1 11 months ago 21
this song, michael's thriller and janet's music nation is my favorites.
jamesnewton777 11 months ago
The Flash was a Jackson?
Heder1981 11 months ago
classic mtv for ya there... cheesy as hell but freakin' classic!
samboy1288 11 months ago
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jaecob1923 1 year ago
Michael and Jermaine were the only ones who weren't in this video. I don't blame them, this was horrible.
7mandoblu 1 year ago
this is one of the coolest f'n songs and the video was well before its time
videodork78 1 year ago
this is one of the coolest f'n songs
videodork78 1 year ago
that mj wax dummy is the funniest shit ive seen in ages
hostelowner 1 year ago 2
lmao, that wax dummy is too funny!
MichaelJacksonsLove2 1 year ago
Is that the Randy Jackson from American Idol.
Whammy51 1 year ago
@Whammy51 no
MJacksonHDconcerts 1 year ago
@Whammy51 no totally dif'rent guy
BroMan0282 11 months ago
Classic in every way!
MrBrightWave 1 year ago
lmao at 6:06 they got the wax dummy posed i dayum near pissed my pants laffin at that..lmao!!!!
ic3burnn 1 year ago
Lovessss it
zarbar2 1 year ago
Idk maybe it"s just me but Jackie looks blind in this video
marfox12 1 year ago
How do you make a video of a song without the two lead singers not appearing in it? See above^^^^.
basherman69 1 year ago
MJ wasn't in this, that just a wax dummy.
General2528342 1 year ago
Excellent
sodom1989 1 year ago
mike and maine was like, the hell with yall suckers!
ednoroirika 1 year ago
Jackie and Paula Abdul had an affair which led to a divorce from his wife Enid Spann
MrDarknluvly 1 year ago
Mike and Jermaine not there but still a good video directed and choreographed by Jackie Jackson and Paula Abdul
MrDarknluvly 1 year ago
mj wasnt in the video and another brother wasent also
primetime429 1 year ago
I Love This Video :) and The Jacksons!
MJFan9221 1 year ago
I Love This The Jacksons 1984 Music Video, "Torture," Which Became A Top 15 R&B Hit In America.
radiodj1520 1 year ago
LOL MJ couldnt make it so we will use a wax figure xD
MJDJSiddall 1 year ago
@MJDJSiddall no michael's there. he's in the mask, holding the whip
rollerboogie1979 1 year ago
@rollerboogie1979 do you have a source ? a source told me he wasnt in the video because he was working on thriller
MJDJSiddall 1 year ago
@MJDJSiddall When were you born? Thriller came out in 82 the victory album came out in 84.
ednoroirika 1 year ago
@ednoroirika never trust wiki LOL he was busy with something else & jermaine didnt want to be in it
MJDJSiddall 1 year ago
@MJDJSiddall wiki...Mike wasn't in any of those bullshit victory videos. He was "busy" trying to get away from his brothers to do his own thing. You dig?
ednoroirika 1 year ago 2
You DO have to admit that during 2:00 you could hardly tell that it's a wax dummy. If you have an imagination, then MJ is in this video. :) But this video has a TON of occult, ILLuMinati symbolism. :(
synclair0718 1 year ago
love this song :D Lol they look so gay haha love it
jacksonlover 1 year ago
Titos Guitar solo against the wall = pricelesss
jguarine1 1 year ago
IF Marlon can still move like that...I think I'm in love.
MsSilentsiren 1 year ago 2
I only have eyes for randy and his voice is so adorable. at 0:45 when he looks in the camera, I DIED! he is soo sexy! omg.. He still has his baby face in this video though lol Michael's voice melts my heart. And i agree with the comment below, they used a wax figure to replace MJ. Tito is amazing on the guitar. 0:52... that swirly move Marlon does always cracks me up! I can see why MJ and Jermaine didnt want to be in this video. its a funky video. Mj's Thriller compares nothing to this...
Elmira2887 1 year ago
this is such a great song love it :P shame michael jackson wasnt in the video:( ,,, but randy looks a splitting image of michael jackson .
madohere12 1 year ago
This video is creepy and weird as fuck...LOL.
ExtremeDiva 1 year ago
@ExtremeDiva thank you
ShadStyles 1 year ago
Jermaine sings the 1st verse and MJ sings the second verse. This is from Victory and is the only song Jermaine is on. Both Michael and Jermaine refused to be in the video so they used a wax dummy to be Michael
synclair0718 1 year ago
@synclair0718 why didnt Mj want to be in the vid, any special reason ?
jacksonlover 1 year ago
@jacksonlover Mj and Jermaine got into a phone arguement with the rest of the brothers and decided not to be in it in the last minute. Originally though, all six brothers were supposed to be in the video. Feeling that the video wouldn't be jack without MJ, Jackie, Marlon, Randy, and Tito along with the director decided to have a wax dummy in the video to be MJ
synclair0718 1 year ago 2
Who is singing lead on this song sometimes it sounds like Randy and others Jermaine, Who is the first singer? and is he the only lead singer or are they switching up they all sound alike(I know Michael's parts but I mean the rest of the song)
Melissax1972 1 year ago
too bad that only the 3 of them were in the video. but it is still ok
houlalou 1 year ago
Haha this is so eighties! I love it!! And their voices are all so good - but especially MJ's just melts me into a puddle on the floor! I can't believe he wasn't really in the video!
TheBeccab23 1 year ago 2
This song defines awesome.
sihfi 2 years ago 2
Oh My God! Randy is tooooo sexy in this video
taurekha 2 years ago
Where do you have this music video ??? I want to have the same one !!!
TF1JinglesPub 2 years ago
it's funny to think that actually the "Michael Jackson" in this video is not actually Michael Jackson, but a wax dummy, He Had contractual obligations.
MarioStarN 2 years ago
I really love this song! Randy Jackie and Tito look good :)
MJ4ever97 2 years ago
have u noticed that all the brothers are almost exactly the same in performing and how they dance in some videos when they sing i cant tell their voices apart
jamaicansweetheart13 2 years ago
what is the brothers name that is shown with the piano after tito
jamaicansweetheart13 2 years ago
@jamaicansweetheart13 Randy
Cootieska 1 year ago
Yepp, it's almost funny that Michael &Jermaine who sing the vocals are not in the video... ;)
(of course it's not really funny)
gilloth 2 years ago 2
I Love This Video Soo much! There all soo sexy! Its a shame michael and jermaine were not in this video..but randy,marlon,tito and jackie did an amazing job!
caseyfamily1 2 years ago 2
2:00 Not really Michael
YungArsine 2 years ago
You are right, in this video there weren't Michael Jackson and Jermanie Jackson.
TheGamePower 2 years ago
yes its ur mother :-) joke
kokaiy 2 years ago
Excellent video.
Thx fellas
rest in peace michael
manhattanblaque 2 years ago 2
he's not even in the video and he makes an impact!
wise4me 2 years ago
You mean "they"
FunkyJoce 2 years ago
well i forgot about jermaine,my bad!
wise4me 2 years ago
Michael is divine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Womanofmasks 2 years ago