There are so many, but here are just a few of our favorites. Above, Michael Jackson with The Jackson 5 performing "I Want You Back," on Soul Train in 1972.
Michael Jackson performing "Ben" on "American Bandstand" in 1972.
Michael Jackson with the Jacksons performing "Dancing Machine" on "Soul Train" in 1974. Listen to the audience reactions.
Above, Michael and the Jacksons with Cher (who can barely keep up) on Cher's prime-time variety show in 1975.
And the one that absolutely had the audience screaming - with good reason. "Billie Jean" from "Motown 25".
American Bandstand anniversary special 2002. He has the audience in the palm of his hand.
And then, there was the 1993 Super Bowl. Magic from the very beginning. Literally.
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