Crazy how thriller was only 25 yrs old in 08 , 08 feels like yesterday and 20 yrs ago at the same time

This was the last full year for MJ. There were some highs and lows, but he took it in strides. He accomplished so much at 50; wish he was still here to do more. Great video from the detail. Long live the king of pop. 🎉

Finally we get to see what Micheal Jackson did in 2008, his last full year before his death.

2009 will be heartbreaking

Jackson's last full year, 15 years ago already!!!

You got to admire his optimism when he says 'best is yet to come.'

The thing about 2009 is that the first 6 months was pure bliss. The excitement with This Is It was going through the roof. It was happening…MJ in concert! Of course then it all came crashing and the end came:( So sad.

And now 40 years thriller ,still amazing album !!The greatest artist in History!!!

Michael’s final full year alive. I’m already getting the tissues ready for the next video 😢

It's true that Michael Jackson had lung problems; he suffered from lupus, a condition known to cause inflammation in the lungs. The autopsy confirmed that both of his lungs were indeed inflamed. Additionally, the autopsy revealed that Michael had osteoarthritis in almost all of his joints. Personally, I believe this could be a result of the strict and constant dance practices he was forced to do by his father. Starting at just 5 years old, he had to work like an adult, which undoubtedly must have taken a toll on his delicate joints and bones. Michael experienced insomnia as a consequence of surgery. He also suffered from migraines after enduring second and third-degree burns from an accident. A subsequent surgery involved placing a balloon under his skull to provide more elasticity, but unfortunately, it left him with insomnia. We watched Michael to perform music and dance when he was just 5-7 years old until his passing. It's truly remarkable to witness the tremendous energy and dedication Michael invested in his development of his music and dance. He was an incredible talented artist. His songs, music, dance, and choreography were consistently different, fantastic created and really uniquely iconic. That's why MJ was loved by so many people. Love you always, Michael! ❤❤❤

Keep his legacy alive for generations to come!

41 years later, Thriller is still Best Selling Album in a whole world. 💫💫🔥🔥💫💫

Michael musik is timeless. Its amazing how many next generations dance to his songs. He is an unbelivable artist. A Genius, Angel, Model, Dad, great Man ..i miss him so much. My grief is still so bad as 2009😢😢 i speak not as ultimate musikfan..i speak from him as a human beeing.

Thriller, Thriller 25, Thriller 40, Thriller 10000.... THANK YOU SO MUCH, Mr Michael Jackson!.

Speaking of Neverland, I visited there this year (2023) for the first time. It has been my dream and it was an ethereal experience. I felt like I was floating on clouds. The man I have admired and studied for so long lived there. I can’t believe I was in front of his house. It was so peaceful. I can’t wait to visit again ❤

I think 2003 scarred him like no other year, the poor sales of 'Invincible' (for MJ standards anyway) were being shoved in everyone's face to attempt to humiliate him at every opportunity. People had just had enough of this celebrity who reached unbelievable levels of fame in an era without social media, so in his comeback in 2001 people just piled the pressure onto his back. Then the accusations came through on top of all of these tabloids criticising him from every angle. His appearance continuously deteriorated throughout his 'Invincible' era as well: his nose almost collapsing on itself, his excessive makeup, his abhorrently bleached skin which just looked so exhausted and exploited with everything that was going on cosmetically at the time. He had to just relax for a moment, going through court case after case, and getting by with his medications which got out of control unfortunately. You can see that from 2004-2007 he really just took a break from the public. And thereby when he returned to the public eye in 2007 and 2008, people actually realised how different the world was without Michael and embraced the legend for who he was in his glory days. He seemed to care to a lesser extent about what anyone was saying and the public themselves seemed to give him a break for once in his post 'Dangerous' era where is seems everyone had something to say about the man who dominated the mainstream for 20 years - he had seen everything at this point and was just exhausted in general. Although for the last few years of his life, I think the lack of public appearances, attempts to look more normal, and the reduction in the backlash from the public worked wonders. But the scarring from the past, notably 2003 and the entire post 'Dangerous' era, had ultimately exhausted the man to his core and the medications at this point were completely out of control which is what lead to his untimely death. It seemed like things were just about to turn around with the 'This is It' tour, as the world cared less about a man who was all of the fuss for too many years at the cost of his own mental health and well-being. The world and the tabloids in particular had to put their focus on others for once, and that worked wonders in my eyes. Jackson came across as sort of a badly damaged war veteran rather than someone who was actively fighting the war, the stains from the accusations never faded, but people at least gave the time of day to respect the legend for who he was and thats why these were some of the best years since 1997 for Michael in my opinion. The world finally realised that actually the man they wanted to get rid of all to quickly with the allegations, the speculation about plastic surgery, the speculations behind the drugs, and the lack of dominance in the music mainstream, was actually fading naturally as a result of all of those things and the last years of his life were compiled of so many people in awe of him and actually just observing his status before it all came to a crashing end. What a sad life. I chose to focus on 1983 to 1987 in his career. That's the Michael I want to remember - that was the brand, the icon the legend. The music was at its best and even though he suffered from the a bit of the stardom with minimal surgery, the vilitago and lupus of course - he was still getting by as a legend and his image will never be forgotten: especially in that era as this was before any allegations or any real notice of the deteriorating soul within which was only accentuated when people wanted to get rid of him out of jealousy and tiredness of this invincible and inconceivable celebrity that never seemed to fade.

Michael is still a legend ❤❤😇❤️❤️ and his album thriller is legendary and his legacy will live on forever

Before I hit play. A moment of silence for the fact this will be the second to last Year In Review for Michael’s precious life 😢

This channel is gold. Speaks only about Michael Jackson and speaks good about that. Keep doing this :)

One more year 😢💔…we love you Michael ❤❤❤

“In my humble opinion, the best is yet to come,” said Michael.❤ A person's spiritual future is in his hands. and not entirely subordinated to fate. On this path you cannot make concessions or retreats, otherwise you will drink the poison of evil, envy and greed.

A MJ year in review from 1969-78 is needed

We Miss You, Mike.

0:52 After studying these Year In Reviews closely, I’ve found Mario Lopez always had Michael’s back in the later years. Even when everyone else was talking trash. Kudos to Mario

Honestly, I Don't think I can bring myself to watch 2009.

Michael once said, “I want my life to be the greatest show on earth.” How fitting is it then? Rise from poverty to the biggest star ever and amassing enormous wealth then such a hard fall from grace to losing his fortune and being in massive debt and almost losing his freedom… to preparing to make the biggest comeback in history… and passing away without ever being able to take the stage. If you love him, learn from him and don’t do what he did. I’m sure he would want that.

MJ is a rare gem that generation to generation will talk about him as long as music is concerned find peace my friend I will always love you

I love that interview of Michael turning 50. It was positive.

Great content as always 👍 would love it if we could get more year reviews after you do 2009 which will be sad. You started from 1979 so be amazing to see his life from the late 60s when him & his brothers got signed to Motown.

He was very lonely at that time....

I remember buying Thriller 25 on retail in March 2008. And when King of Pop came out.

The 2009 review will break me 😢

@detail you guys are PHENOMONAL!!! Thank you for all that you do. And these yearly breakdowns are so good. Make a playlist and relive this man’s entire life.

The timing of this video is perfect as I was just listening to Thriller 25 today. Around this time of year, I always listen to the Thriller album to mark its anniversary and it had been awhile since I listened to the 25th anniversary edition so I thought why not. But this video was great, I remember this year vividly and I saw all of these clips on TV in real time.

“No one seems to let me be”.

The Greatest of All Time

Mj's health was terrible! How did they think that he could make this 50+ tours?! In the court (unlike this is it movie) kenny ortega said that MJ was not healthy, he was disoriented, he forgot the lyrics, the choreographies, he didnt eat, he couldn't refulate gis body temperature etc... Nobody protected him... This is it should have only 1-3 shows..

I think after this you guys should just make the 2009 year in review and post it right next to this one. 🤷‍♂️

I ve been waiting for this vid, it's way too short, but good. Thanks and greetings from Dominican Republic.

My idol my prince charming my model rest in peace I love you so much ❤

He changed the world: modern music and pop culture have been shaped by his work. The world changed him: having become a stage deity, he lost the freedom to be a simple man. Michael Jackson is a symbol of the XX century

My heart breaks for Neverland((( That ranch was everything for MJ. And all those "journalists" will burn in hell for sure. They are nothing, they mean nothing to this world. And Michael will always be a genius and the most generous person in history. He will never be the EX-King of Pop. He is the KING forever.

I miss Michael damn !

It’s impossible to put a whole year of someone’s life, especially Michael’s last full year, in only 7 minutes and some change. I wish we could make this video even longer.

Last full year of Michael

Wow imagine a dude flying over neverland in 2008 and saying “why is it empty?” My friend- 2005 was the 2nd worst year of his life! He even said it himself that neverland isn’t his home anymore, it’s a house, not a home! Why would anyone want to return to a place that was ransacked by police, god only knows what they stole and input into those walls! I don’t blame Mj for never returning! He trusted one man behind those gates to tell the real story while visiting and that bastard decided to twist the truth and restarted 1993 all over again! So yea, pardon if Neverland doesn’t have life sprouting here and there after an awful event!

King!❤

The Neverland piece was tough to watch

His last birthday and xmas alive ☹️

You are telling me 2009 is next?! How am I going to cope with that video

ive been waitin for dis one

I've been waiting for this video so long please make 2009 soon and not in. 4 months

Neverland ranch has come a long way since 2008.

❤❤❤King MJ❤

Когда смотрю видео о Майкле или слушаю его песни,всегда текут слезы!Какой был великий человек,гениальный музыкант и благотворитель!Покойся с миром,Майкл!❤😢

Here we go....2009.....sigh

Beautiful ❤❤❤

I can't watch next year 😫 😩 😢

Half of a year to go unfortunately 😓 I think to keep the years going, maybe we can continue on how his legacy has been activive from 2010 and on, at least that way, the year in review series will continue in memory of him ❤

One more year left 😢

LOVE YOU SO MUCH MICHAEL JACKSON ❤❤😇🙏❤❤

Long live king of pop 🙏 💙 ❤️

Jermaine rocking that Flex Seal spray hair.

Damn thriller 40 now n I'm an 2001 baby MJ was just too smooth with it 🪽

Funny cause I remember seeing that thriller 25 seeing this is Crazy nostalgia

I will never understand why jermaine flat foot out lied & i wonder why Michael didn't show up to the bmi awards

so cool MJ used to wear ed hardy and was at the founder’s bday 🔥

The 2009 one is going to be the most depressing one however it's going to be every interesting as well

I cant imagine how much he went through with the constant lawsuits, physical ailments and the mental strain he had to endure. My god, you have to be of some other world to have gone through all that suffering that too with a smile and always being humble and patient. There is much to learn from him apart from his obvious artistic abilities!

the last of his "lost" years

I just miss him so much. That's all l have to comment

According to body guard Bill whitefeld book, sony made him do 25 anniversary thriller. MJ didnt want to. After release, he never mentioned at all again

For all time...

My favorite album ❤❤❤❤❤❤ He'll always be my Thriller 👍🏿🙂💖💖💖💖💖💖💖!!!! Rest easy MJ 😢💔🙏🏿.

one more year…

Michael jackson was soo cold in the early 80s with tracks like baby be mine and say say say to tell me im not dreaming, the best track from thriller 25 was the girl is mine and pyt with will I am

I remember being 14 super excited about thriller 25! Just like it was yesterday

Woah. I always thought of Michael’s time in Bahrain as pleasant and an escape from all the chaos happening in the US. The news regarding the lawsuit from the prince of Bahrain gives me a new perspective now.

Michael Jackson always kept us on the edge wanting more. We never knew what this plans were.

I just hate this series for the last year that is going to come next and we all don’t want it to come :(

I forgot about those Thiller remixes. They were 🔥

Sad times....:(

🎵 You're fighting for your life inside a killer Thriller toniiiiiiiiiight.🎵

❤❤❤❤❤

Only one year until his death 😢

I love you Michael ,my honey 😢❤️plaese Comeback next New years 💕

Thats how you know we are in the end times because the history of music peaked with Michael Jackson. We are on the other side of the hill now.

Only one more year 💔

That show time thriller doc better be respectful

Thriller es el mejor ...Lo que revolucionó todo...Sólo Michael lo logró...TRILLER aún se escucha y es lo primero que se escucha en HALLOWEN .. TRILLER lo mejor de lo mejor...Amo a Michael ...Mi rey . Mi único y bello . El Rey del Pop brilla sigue seguirá. Y vivir a por siempre..en el mundo entero . El Rey del Pop es Michael..nadie lo pudo lograr..solo mi Michael.. te amo y te amaré por siempre . MI REY...🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱🎶🎤🎻🥁🎵🎶🎹🎺🔱💜🎶🎵🎤🎷🔔📯🎹🎷🎤💜🎶🎵🥁💜🎹🎺🎸🎷💜🔱

😢😢😢😢😢😢. One year before the tragedy.

so sad that only 1 video remains before the end of this serial

😢 it's almost time

This has been a fantastic series. But I admit I don't know if I want to watch next year's. :(

That last audio clip is very interesting. Where's it from, anyone know? I'd love to hear the full interview

The year of my birth and I'm glad I was born during Thriller 25

Surga tempatmu kini MJ ❤kamu seldlu ada dn hadir di hatiku setiap saat ❤❤akh merindukan mu ❤

To this day i still get weirded out... im currently 19 but i was in middle school when i ordered this mj book about his career and health book was made by his friend... and in the book it was realeased before he passed it came out for months before he passed... and the book said he had several monthd to live and their was rumors about him passing away in december 2008 several months before he passed . Just wild

One more episode to go....

I thought we would've seen more..like his last Christmas for example