Michael Jackson? I am shocked and so very sad about this unexpected news. How many blog posts about Michael Jackson will there be over the next week? Countless, I’m sure. It’s strong testimony to the effect that Michael had on people the world over. I feel compelled to write down my thoughts and memories of Michael.
Much like his ever changing face there were many Michaels over the years. In a sad way it seemed as if he was looking for himself with each drastic change in his appearance. Hoping to recognize himself in the mirror. Never happy with what he saw.
Michael and his brothers were responsible for teaching me all about the pure, unadulterated joy a person could feel just from listening to music. Before them I had listened to my parents music, Roy Orbison, Ricky Nelson and Marlene Dietrich (a head scratcher, I know.) All good, but even at my young age I knew that I needed more. I needed something I could dance to. Cue music…………
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I understand how you feel. I know he was a troubled soul and had issues but he made music what it is today. I don't think he ever produced a bad song.
ReplyDeleteIt is just so sad though that everyone that was making fun of him two days ago is now praising him.
He was a legend and will be missed.
I like the title..It's like,..Damn!
ReplyDeleteMichael's contribution to both music and dance are undeniable.
The number of people born this very day that will attribute the inspiration for their future success to him,is incalculable.
Rae - It's hard to talk about the weirdness of Micheal.... it defies explanation. So you just focus on what you understand. His music.
ReplyDeleteSling - I just know he was the only rival Donny Osmond had when I was a pre-teen. Besides David Cassidy, of course.
"Michael and his brothers were responsible for teaching me all about the pure, unadulterated joy a person could feel just from listening to music."
ReplyDeleteWell said!--and I can sooo relate! :)
It was toss up between Rockin Robin, ABC and I'll be There. I listened to all three of them over and over and over.
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