| Michael reunited with his brothers to perform a medley of their hits "I Want You Back," The Love You Save," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and "I'll Be There." Brother Randy, who was not a part of the original Jackson 5 but replaced Jermaine as he went on his solo career, was a part of the later group The Jacksons , also joined the group for the medley. It was also a reunion for Jermaine, who performed with his brothers for the first time since leaving the group. As the other members of the Jackson 5 left the stage, Michael transitioned dramatically into his own solo spot. Widely hailed as Michael's breakthrough performance as a solo artist, he performed "Billie Jean", which at the time was in the middle of a seven-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100 music charts. This was also the first time he performed what would become his most famous signature move, the moonwalk. Michael Jackson's concert performances of "Billie Jean" in the years since Motown 25 were always formatted on his performance on this special, from the opening pose with the fedora, black sequin jacket and glove, to the moonwalk routine in the song's bridge. |
