Want more video of the King of Pop? Here's a sampling of some priceless clips available online:
The Ed Sullivan Show in 1969
Fronted by an unbearably adorable and self-possessed Michael, the Jackson 5 performs "I Want You Back."
Michael Jackson sings Frank Sinatra in 1971
In a skit for a TV special, a pint-sized Jackson channels Ol' Blue Eyes and lets Diana Ross down easy.
More after the jump…
Opening to Jackson 5ive cartoon
The Jax Brothers got animated in 1971 for a Saturday morning cartoon about their adventures.
Jackson 5 performs with Cher
Michael hits his teen years and sings a medley with a sequined Cher.
The Jacksons meet the Nicholas Brothers in 1977
The tap-dance legends visit the family's variety show, and Michael joins them for a blistering set.
Sylvia Chase interview for ABC
A poignant, early look at Michael Jackson in 1979 — just before he really took over the world. (Link only.)
"Billie Jean" at the Motown 25 special in 1983
Jackson moonwalks, the audience screams, and a star is reborn.
Frank Sinatra meets Michael Jackson in 1984
Jackson rushes to a recording studio to meet Sinatra, saying shyly, "It's like a dream come true."
James Brown, Michael Jackson, and Prince
How's this for firepower? Jackson sings a few bars at a Brown show, followed by a some manic guitar licks from Prince.
Jackson performing with Britney Spears
Jackson serenades the teen queen in 2001 with "The Way You Make Me Feel."
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Thank you for the memories Michael I miss you and I love you!!!
Always loved that clip of James Brown, Michael Jackson and Prince, and it shows that MJ had some respect for Prince, since he “insisted” that JB introduce him. Sadly, the three of them didn’t really perform together, they just took turns…
I’m surprised that Prince hasn’t made a comment about Michael’s passing. Most people erroneously think that they were bitter rivals. In fact, Michael & Prince were somewhat friendly having shot hoops together, talked about touring together a few years back, and the song BAD is long rumored to have originally been planned to be a duet between them but Prince felt that it worked just fine as a solo.
Also, I haven’t seen any comments from Eddie Murphy, Chris Tucker, and Chris Rock who all either were friendly or friends with him and often had a lot to say about him.