Michael Jackson - Pepsi Commercial - I'll Be There (Piano Version)

One of the many Pepsi commercials starring Michael Jackson. This commercial features Michael Jackson playing the piano and singing in harmony with his past self, to the song 'I'll Be There'. Two versions of the song exist; an older, grown-up version and a Jackson 5 era version.

The commercial was created to promote the soft drink 'Pepsi' in a long run of commercials by Michael Jackson for the company; propelling Pepsi's sales in the 80's and resulting in the most successful commercials ever by and artist.

Regardless of what you think of 'Pepsi', the artistic value that Michael added and how he innovated to/in every medium (in this case advertisement) is what the video is about.

[spectralv]

Dear God, I'm a grown man and this makes me cry. When young Michael fades away in the doorway at the end my heart breaks.

[marztye]

Every time I watch this clip, the feeling of sorrow comes over me. In my eyes, Michael Jackson is still the most inspirational and talented artist I've ever known. Listening to his music was and still is an honour and a privilege. R.I.P MJ       

[dallasw.]

I never would have thought that a Pepsi commercial would make me want to cry.

[moose]

why is this so damn emotional. I think it's longing for our youth we'll never be able to get back. damn

[kittycats]

I'm literally sitting here crying over a Pepsi in a million years did I think that there would come a day I'd be crying over a Pepsi commercial

[BabyLambCreations]

Michael Jackson may be better known for dancing while singing but it’s nice seeing him sing and play the piano in such a heartwarming way.

[Lockettclan]

To be honest, this feels more like a tribute than a Pepsi ad.

[isisjackson]

Never have I ever felt such pain like this. It's already officially his fifth year since he passed away, and I cannot bear it. I am still in shock... Watching this commercial always brings me to tears, when I see little Michael fade away. We lost a great person, someone we will never get back. R.I.P Michael Joe Jackson, I will always love you, from the bottom of my heart.

[borhan]

The king was at his peak of beauty... Just woow

[TheYates]

Young Michael's voice is so clear and pure and unbelievable but older Michael has a level of emotion that is hard to match, will make you cry

[TJtheKing]

0:55 young Michael fades away that hit hard in my heart 😢

[nellnell]

This hits different how he's not here no more, miss you, keep resting king 👑

[hindor]

He is the most greatest person i have ever met in my whole life! No one is so good as michael jackson... i miss him so much. I really love you michael....

[germainerodriguez]

This feeling of sorrow, emptyness everytime i watch this video. Its heartbreaking when young Michael dissaperars and his voice sounds like an echo. A ressemblance of the child that all of us were once in time. MJ you live in my heart and all your fans will love you tell the end of time. We miss this man so much. World is not the same without his talent and his love.

[Archer_]

Jan 5th, 2025, I happened to watch this clip. Unexpectedly, tears falling down my face. The 1st time I saw this pepsi commercial was back in 1994.

[billygraham]

2023 The voice is still on point no one will replace you king 👑

[ilovetotour]

The ending is sad because you see young michael disappear....

[MadeInPhillylll]

Made me cry so much :'(
I love you forever MJ <3

[robinfun]

This is very emotional 😢. The adult MJ was gorgeous as hell.

[kwils]

His voice (both as a child and as an adult) is so mesmerizing. I love him to the moon and back. RIP MJ