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Five Very Important Things We Learned Whilst Being Michael Jackson!

See how MTV UK got on when we tried to master one of MJ's most iconic moves, The Moonwalk...

Friday, May 22, 2015 - 11:42

In a career spanning five decades, Michael Jackson scored countless chart-topping singles, won numerous Grammys and sold over 750 million albums globally. The King of Pop also taught the world how to Moonwalk.

Paying tribute to the legend and to celebrate Amazon Local’s new venture into offering West End tickets, MTV UK were invited to London's Lyric Theatre, the set of Thriller Live!, to nail the Moonwalk and learn some of MJ's best moves.

Here are a few things we picked up whilst being Michael Jackson and Moonwalking in general:

1. Stand on your toes, push back with your heel

After a lot of hopeless shuffling and deliberating we finally got the hang of things by thinking twice and taking Michael’s strong advice – stand on your toes, push back with your heel.

2. 'Billie Jean' Could Well Be The Greatest Floorfiller Of All Time

‘Billie Jean’ is more than just the second single from Michael’s 1982 album Thriller, it’s a universal language capable of transforming dull wedding receptions and birthday parties into the most rocking disco in town.

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She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene
I said don't mind, but what do you mean I am the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round
She said I am the one who will dance on the floor in the round

She told me her name was Billie Jean
As she caused a scene
Then every head turned with eyes that dreamed
Of being the one
Who will dance on the floor in the round

People always told me "be careful of what you do"
"And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts"
And mother always told me "be careful of who you love
And be careful of what you do, 'cause the lie becomes the truth"

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son

For forty days and forty nights
The law was on her side
But who can stand when she's in demand
Her schemes and plans
'Cause we danced on the floor in the round
So take my strong advice
Just remember to always think twice
Do think twice

She told "my baby, that's a threat"
As she looked at me
Then showed a photo of a baby crying
Eyes were like mine
Go on dance on the floor in the round, baby

People always told me be careful of what you do
And don't go around breaking young girls' hearts
She came and stood right by me
Then the smell of sweet perfume
This happened much too soon
She called me to her room

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son

Billie Jean is not my lover
She's just a girl who claims that I am the one
No, she is not just my baby
But the kid is not my son

She says I am the one, but the kid is not my son
She says I am the one
You know what you did
She says he is my son
Breaking my heart, babe
She says I am the one

Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Billie Jean is not my lover
Call me, Billie Jean
Billie Jean is not my lover
She is not at the scene

Billie jean is not my lover

Writer(s): Michael Jackson Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

3. 'Thriller' Could Well Be The Greatest Dance Routine Of All Time

You know the score, the hand clapping, sidestepping, shoulder shimmying and head shaking...

Get it right and you’ll win the crowd over, get it wrong and you’ll most likely be asked to leave the premises!

4. One glove beats two, always

Whether you're shooting at gangsters in ‘Smooth Criminal’ or trying to charm an Egyptian queen in ‘Remember The Time’, one sequin covered glove trumps two.

5. We really miss him

Michael Jackson sadly passed away on June 25, 2009, the eve of his 51st birthday, leaving the world in mourning.

The show is a moving homage to the superstar’s legacy and The Lyric’s longest running production ever - currently in it’s seventh year.

Tickets for Thriller Live! and other West End shows are available from the Amazon Local website and app.

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Dancing
Let me see you move, come on
Dancing
Let me see you move

Baby, love never felt so good
And I doubt if it ever could
Not like you hold me, hold me
Oh baby, love never felt so fine
And I doubt if it's never mine
Not like you hold me, hold me
And the night is gonna be just fine
Gotta fly, gotta see, can't believe
I can't take it, cause

Baby, every time I love you
In and out of my life, in out baby
Tell me, if you really love me
It's in and out of my life, in out baby
So baby, love never felt so good

Baby, love never felt so fine
And I doubt if it was ever mine
Not like you hold me, hold me
Oh baby, love never felt so good
And I doubt if it ever could
Not like you hold me, hold me
And the night through the thick and thin
Gotta fly, gotta see, can't believe
I can't take it cause

Baby, every time I love you
In and out of my life, in out baby
Tell me, if you really love me
It's in and out of my life, in out baby
So baby, love never felt so good

Dancing
Let me see you move, come on
Let me see you move
Dancing
Let me see you move, come on
I said let me see you move
Michael

And the night, that is good
Gotta fly, gotta see, can't believe
I can't take it cause

Baby, every time I love you
In and out of my life, in out baby
Tell me, if you really love me
It's in and out of my life, in out baby
So baby, love never felt so good

Baby, every time I love you
In and out of my life, in out baby
Tell me, if you really love me
It's in and out of my life, in out baby
So baby, love never felt so good

Writer(s): Michael Jackson, Paul Anka, Kathy Wakefield Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

Michael Jackson Remembered Around the World

Mourning Michael Jackson outside the UCLA hospital in LA

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A fan holds a sign outside the UCLA hospital in LA following the death of Michael Jackson

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Fan dances to a Michael Jackson song outside the UCLA hospital in LA following his death

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Fans weep and console each other outside the UCLA hospital in LA after finding out about the death of Michael Jackson

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Fans weep and console each other outside the UCLA hospital in LA after finding out about the death of Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson remembered at The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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Michael Jackson remembered at The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

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Poster of Michael Jackson is attached to the door of London's Lyric Theatre which is showing Jackson's musical 'Thriller Live'

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Michael Jackson fans leave flowers outside the Jackson family home in Encino, CA

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Michael Jackson fans light candels outside the Jackson family home in Encino, CA

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Michael Jackson fans leave flowers outside the Jackson family home in Encino, CA

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Michael Jackson fans leave signs outside the Jackson family home in Encino, CA

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The Apollo Theater's marquee memorializes pop star Michael Jackson, NYC

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Fans gather outside Apollo Theater to remember Michael Jackson, NYC

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Fans gather outside Apollo Theater to remember Michael Jackson, NYC

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Crowd sings songs in front of the Apollo Theater, NYC

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Fan holds album at Michael's childhood home, Gary, Indiana

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Fan holds up a scrapbook at Michael's childhood home, Gary, Indiana

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Fan outside Michael's childhood home, Gary, Indiana

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News of Michael Jackson death in Time Square

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Fans remember Micahel Jackson at Madame Tussauds, NYC

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Brian Oxman, Jackson family lawyer and spokesman, on his phone outside the UCLA hospital in LA following his death

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View of atmosphere as the World Mourns the passing of Michael Jackson at The UCLA Hospital

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Crowds mourn the death of Michael Jackson outside the UCLA hospital in LA following his death

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A young fan dances to a Michael Jackson son outside the UCLA hospital in LA

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Michael Jackson fan outside the UCLA hospital in LA following his death

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Fans of Michael Jackson gather at the Jackson family home in Encino, CA

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