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Memories of Michael Jackson – Music Monday
By Laurie | July 13, 2009
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I know the last few weeks have been Michael Jackson overload. I kept meaning to get around to jotting down my thoughts here. I was truly shocked to hear about his passing. I know it’s awful, but I always joke that celebrity deaths come in threes. I don’t know where that originated from, but when I heard about Farrah that morning, I sat wondering who would complete the trifecta.
I don’t know that I would go as far as to say that I was a fan of Michael Jackson, but it was hard not to be influenced or touched by him. I will say that there’s no doubt that he was a talented individual. In the past few weeks, I have looked back at what I knew of his life. The things he accomplished and did were amazing. Of course there were the negative tabloid accusations and strange behavior too. Putting all of those things aside, I cannot think of a better entertainer in my own lifetime. No, not even Madonna or Britney. Growing up in the 80s, he really was a big part of my childhood. My parents listened to oldies, so I grew up on the Jackson 5. Eventually when I got my Barbie doll a Ken, he had a red Michael Jackson outfit and sequined glove. Who’s Bad? My Ken was Bad. |
I also remember when “We Are the World” came out. Whatever school I was going to at the time had all of the kids go outside, clasp hands, and sing with the rest of the world. For whatever reason, I still cannot hear the song without crying.
When I was in high school, a friend in my French class was selling some of his CD collection. I bought his copy of Dangerous for $5. I played that on repeat on my stereo for months. I had all of the songs memorized and sang them into my hairbrush in the mirror.
I watched the memorial service on CNN and taped it on our DVR for Dave. I cried the first time, and when I watched it the second time with Dave I cried again. Michael Jackson was an odd person. We will probably never know if he did the terrible things he was accused of. What I do know is that he was one of the most talented and best entertainers the world has ever seen.
I will miss his voice.
Topics: Entertainment, Me Me Me | 2 Comments »
I will miss his voice too. He really was an amazing singer/performer. And that song is SO good. I actually danced with my first little boyfriend at the 7th grade dance to that one! HA!
Posted by: ElaineHe will be the greatest and the most inspirational singer of time:) GOD bless him:)
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