I had heard that during this period of time MJ suffered from anxiety around interviews & relied on his family to get through them. We talk so much about mental health today but people seem to still be very judgmental about how stars handled fame. There’s no rule book. Great questions and insightful answers

I was always intrigued by Michael and Tito’s relationship. I remember hearing in a recorded phone conversation how much he thought Tito was like a father figure and loved cars. They have good chemistry here and Tito seems like a good dude.

I love how even though Michael already got the most praise for his singing, dancing and writing, Tito wouldn’t let it go when Michael said he doesn’t really play an instrument, even when Michael kept playing it down - “He plays enough to write hits”. Kind of says it all.

And then he did do that next solo record, in ‘82, and it’s the biggest selling album of all time. So cool to hear him in this time period between off the wall and thriller.

MJ got him asking the questions through Janet

it's insane. Michael forced the guy ask those questions Janet first to prevent silly questions. ridiculous 😭 04:45 he was such an old soul

Look at their confidence, such amazing perfect professionals to the core. Hats off

This is by far the BEST interview I’ve heard of Michael Jackson. The reason why is its bout the creative end and process of their work. I don’t care bout their hobbies, where their heads are, their personal lives, I’m all bout the creative end of their work. Thanks for posting!

I’ve been saying for years Tito was the glue to the Jackson 5 that’s my story and I’m sticking to it ‼️

MJ interviews like this were so rare. People were always so focused on his personal life and his appearance, people never really dug into the music and his career.

he looks so beautiful ❤️ also i love the way he talks😍

Well, this confirmed a few things. But, most important: 1) Michael's prediction of his next solo album release ("Thriller", 1982. My brothers and I went to the record store with our Mom, to get the album). 2) Michael played some drums.....and piano (to compose his songs....as Teddy Riley confirmed).

and exactly thriller released in 1982🔥

Thank you. I haven’t heard this before. Great content

I love all the jackson family especially Michael

MJ was so right about fans seeing 3-4 different groups when all the brothers are together in concert. The Jackson 5 The Jacksons Michael Jackson ( solo) Jermaine Jackson (solo)

Thank you!!!Love Michael♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Thank You! 🤗❤️

This was such a good interview. Their work ethic and dedication were tremendous. I think Michael really looked up to Tito also. I remember watching something where always referred back to Tito for confirmation. Love this

Thanks for always uploading ❤️

🌹So lovely💗

Good humble times!

Love It!!

Came here as soon as I saw the insta update!

11:20 And Thriller was born

Love 🧡

the black community, we always knew Michael was a handsome Afrikan Male.

Tysm

I am so Glad that Michael acknowledged that so people can know the difference because people don't know they just think that i want you back and shack your body is a micheal jackson song

Thank you for these gems. Your channel is awesome! 😘

Ever Jackson wrote on that album and they was they were recognized at the time they wrote it but as time.

This is the strangest interview ever😂 Sometimes Mike answers the interviewer directly then other times he responds only after Janet repeats the question...🤔

Where is the live interview??

We went to L.A. in the 80,,s to interview the Jacksons for our mag the NME which is London based, my friend Danny got to meet them and do the interview over 2 days, They had not long released Triumph, he told me that every question he asked Michael, Janet or Randy would whisper in his ear first before he would answer he would also start a full blown conversation with one of his brothers right in the middle of a question then would have to apologise and ask Danny to repeat the question, it became very frustrating & annoying after a while. He also said Michael refused to answer any questions untill his make-up was done. Michael also drove himself on the first day in a red datsun sport car, his brothers teased him that it,s a wonder he got there on time or at all because of his terrible geographic knowledge and driving skills.The second day he left early because he was complaining of a bad back and had a total spaz out because the make up people were late for the photo shoot that we had arranged, Michael was annoyed and everybody knew it. Danny did say though that Michael was very nice, very accommodating and polite most of the time although he did come across a little weird. On the first meet Danny wore a suit as he wanted to impress, when the day ended Michael and Randy approached him and said for the next day which would consist the photo shoot not to be so formal and dress more casual they feel uncomfortable around suits to which he agreed Randy then unfolded his tie and said 'i like this tie, don,t you like this tie Michael'and asked was it from London and if he could have it, to which Danny replied 'yes of course', now it don't get no weirder than that.

Why janet repeats the questions?

Why is Janet translating in the interview

I've never had anything bad to say about Michael and don't see that changing. I'll be honest though, I don't understand why he would not allow the journalist to speak directly to him and have Janet filter them... Does anyone know why Michael did this?

Michael put Norman Whitfield under the bus😂

The devil is Janet repeating the questions for? Michael and Tito are clearly within earshot of the interviewer.

why is janet repeat the interviewer to michael?