Your Michael Jackson Playlists: Memories through Music

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.

i finished this just 2 weeks ago...

1. Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (6:06)
2. Michael Jackson - Rock With You (Original LP Version) (3:40)
3. Michael Jackson - working day and night (5:14)
4. Michael Jackson - get on the floor (4:39)
5. Michael Jackson - off the wall (4:06)
6. Michael Jackson - girlfriend (3:05)
7. Michael Jackson - She's Out Of My Life (3:38)
8. Michael Jackson - I Can't Help It (4:30)
9. Michael Jackson - It's The Falling In Love (3:48)
10. Michael Jackson - Burn This Disco Out (3:41)
11. Michael Jackson - You Can't Win (3:13)
12. Michael Jackson - Love Never Felt So Good (3:24)
13. Michael Jackson - Sunset Driver (Demo) (4:03)
14. Michael Jackson - Nite Line (4:32)
15. Michael Jackson - Trouble (3:53)
16. Michael Jackson - Hot Street (3:48)
17. Michael Jackson - Can't Get Outta The Rain (4:05)
18. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (extended) (6:32)
19. Michael Jackson - Baby Be Mine (4:20)
20. Michael Jackson - The Girl Is Mine (With Paul Mc (3:42)
21. Michael Jackson - Thriller (6:00)
22. Michael Jackson - Beat It (4:18)
23. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (extended) (6:19)
24. Michael Jackson - Human Nature (4:06)
25. Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) (3:59)
26. Michael Jackson - The Lady In My Life (4:59)
27. Michael Jackson - For All Time (Unreleased Track) (4:03)
28. Michael Jackson - Carousel (Bonus Track) (3:40)
29. Michael Jackson - Got the Hots (Bonus Track) (4:28)
30. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - The Man (3:53)
31. Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson - Say Say Say (extended) (5:29)
32. Rockwell feat. Michael Jackson - Somebody's Watching Me (4:00)
33. Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson - Get It(12' Remix) (6:58)
34. Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury - State.Of.Shock (4:43)
35. Michael Jackson & Freddie Mercury - There Must Be More To Life Than This (3.12)
36. Michael Jackson - We Are The World (Demo) (5:21)
37. Michael Jackson - Scared Of The Moon (Demo) (4:42)
38. Michael Jackson - Someone In The Dark (4:55)
39. Michael Jackson - Fly Away (3:27)
40. Michael Jackson - Cheater (Demo) (5:09)
41. Michael Jackson - Streetwalker (5:48)
42. Michael Jackson - Bad (extended) (8:23)
43. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel (extended) (7:53)
44. Michael Jackson - Speed Demon (3:59)
45. Michael Jackson - Liberian Girl (3:55)
46. Michael Jackson - Just Good Friends (4:07)
47. Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me (extended) (6:18)
48. Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror (5:19)
49. Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You (4:13)
50. Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana (4:41)
51. Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal (4:19)
52. Michael Jackson - Leave Me Alone (4:39)
54. Michael Jackson - Monkey Business (5:45)
55. Michael Jackson - If You Don't Love Me (4:32)
56. Michael Jackson - We Are Here To Change The Wor (2:53)
57. Michael Jackson - Mind Is The Magic (6:30)
58. Michael Jackson - Serious Effect (5:07)
59. Michael Jackson - Work That Body (3:30)
60. Michael Jackson - She Got It (4:29)
61. Michael Jackson - Someone Put Your Hand Out (5:25)
62. Michael Jackson - Jam (5:39)
63. Michael Jackson - Why You Wanna Trip On Me (5:24)
64. Michael Jackson - In The Closet (6:31)
65. Michael Jackson - She Drives Me Wild (3:41)
66. Michael Jackson - Remember The Time (4:00)
67. Michael Jackson - Can't Let Her Get Away (4:58)
68. Michael Jackson - Heal The World (6:25)
69. Michael Jackson - Black Or White (4:15)
70. Michael Jackson - Who Is It (6:34)
71. Michael Jackson - Give In To Me (5:29)
72. Michael Jackson - Will You Be There (7:40)
73. Michael Jackson - Keep The Faith (5:57)
74. Michael Jackson - Gone Too Soon (3:23)
75. Michael Jackson - Dangerous (6:57)
76. Michael Jackson - Scream (4:39)
77. Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us (4:44)
78. Michael Jackson - Stranger In Moscow (5:44)
79. Michael Jackson - This Time Around (4:21)
80. Michael Jackson - Earth Song (6:46)
81. Michael Jackson - D.S. (4:49)
82. Michael Jackson - Money (4:41)
83. Michael Jackson - Come Together (4:02)
84. Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone (5:45)
85. Michael Jackson - Childhood (4:28)
86. Michael Jackson - Tabloid Junkie (4:32)
87. Michael Jackson - 2 Bad (4:49)
88. Michael Jackson - HIStory (6:37)
89. Michael Jackson - Little Susie (6:13)
90. Michael Jackson - Smile (4:56)
91. Michael Jackson - On The Line (4:53)
92. 3t & Michael Jackson - Why (5:23)
93. 3t & Michael Jackson - I Need You (3:56)
94. Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dance Floor (4:14)
95. Michael Jackson - Superfly Sister (6:27)
96. Michael Jackson - Morphine (6:28)
97. Michael Jackson - Is It Scary (5:35)
98. Michael Jackson - Ghosts (5:13)
99. Michael Jackson - Beautiful Girl (4:04)
100. Michael Jackson - I Have This Dream (5:07)
101. Michael Jackson - Fall Again (4:23)
102. Michael Jackson - Unbreakable (6:25)
103. Michael Jackson - Heartbreaker (5:10)
104. Michael Jackson - Invincible (4:45)
105. Michael Jackson - Break Of Dawn (5:32)
106. Michael Jackson - Heaven Can Wait (4:49)
107. Michael Jackson - You Rock My World (5:38)
108. Michael Jackson - Butterflies (4:40)
109. Michael Jackson - Speechless (3:18)
110. Michael Jackson - 2000 watts (4:24)
111. Michael Jackson - You Are My Life (4:33)
112. Michael Jackson - Privacy (5:04)
113. Michael Jackson - Don´t Walk Way (4:24)
114. Michael Jackson - Cry (5:00)
115. Michael Jackson - The Lost Children (4:00)
116. Michael Jackson - Whatever Happens (4:56)
117. Michael Jackson - Threatened (4:20)
118. Michael Jackson - Escape (5:51)
119. Michael Jackson - Shout (4:18)
120. Michael Jackson - One More Chance (3:49)
121. Michael Jackson - The Way You Love Me (4:30)
122. Michael Jackson - In The Back (4:31)
123. Michael Jackson - We've Had Enough (5:45)
124. Michael Jackson & Friends - What More Can I Give (5:10)
125. Akon & Michael Jackson - Hold My Hand (3:36)
126. Tempamental feat. Michael Jackson - Gangsta (No Friend Of Mine) (3:18)
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"streetwalker"



that's the only song i've listened to yet. it's just a personal fav
of mine.

i'm gonna listen to the dangerous album tonight on my way into town.
not sure if i'll listen to it all the way through because it feels a
bit weird right now.

altho, all those clips they're showing on tv is reminding me again
just how many great songs he has. very impressive.

I'm not listening to anything. I just won't be able to bear it right now. But the one song that just keeps going over in my head is 'We've Got Blue Skies'. That song made me ache while he was alive so I can only imagine how it would make me feel if I listened to it now. Actually I'll put together the list of songs that touched me the most

We've Got Blue Skies
Can I see You In The Morning
Greatest Show On Earth
Maria
We've Got Forever
Blues Away
Fly Away
They Don't Care About Us
Money
Is It Scary


Aww man every song I think of is affecting me right now so I don't think I'll go on but these are the first ones that come to mind

The entire Off the Wall and Thriller albums always bring a smile to my face. Hell everything from 1979-1991 was just incredible. I almost broke down on the subway listening to the radio on my walkman with this MJ mix they were playing. I'm going to finish listening to Off the Wall. I Can't Help It is the next song.

Prince.org is a cemetery where folks mourn Prince instead of celebrate him and his music. Last time I checked, Prince isn't dead yet.

Man, everything on "Thriller" was just out of this world. I'm not sure anyone ever did pop better than that album.

"We Are The World" was a great piece of music, too.

"Man in the Mirror" always resonated with me.

A lot of the early stuff, especially "ABC" and "Rockin' Robin".

"Guitar" on Leno is the greatest performance in the history of rock ' roll

Second Funkiest White Man in America

It sure is nice having adults running our government now

purplecam said:

These are in my top lastfm favorites. I cannot believe this man is gone..all my life damn near worshipping him. All the albums....years of books and research, money spent on this one man's work..and still more to go. I will miss him forever.


In the Closet

Man in the Mirror

Baby Be Mine

The Girl Is Mine
Scream
HIStory
Music and Me
2 Bad
Give in to Me
Can't Let Her Get Away
Rock With You
Is it Scary
Girlfriend
Why You Wanna Trip on Me
Dirty Diana
Jam
Liberian Girl
One More Chance (rare)
Money
Black or White
Who Is It?
Keep the Faith
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purplecam said:

God Bless the family.

The Political Abstract
"Nas is like"
http://www.youtube.com/Nastradumas

McAfrica

McAfrica

When I got home yesterday, I immediately put on side one of 'Off The Wall' vinyl, and blasted it.

"Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough"
"Rock with You"
"Workin' Day and Night"
"Get on the Floor"

"Workin' Day and Night" was always the JAM.

Then I put on "PYT", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'",and "Baby Be Mine" from 'Thriller', also on vinyl.

I danced my ass off.

Remember, I'm not known as a Michael fan, but these songs above I've always dug.

Plus, back in the '80s, my boy Rog was TOTALLY Michael, and I was totally Prince.

He dressed in Red and Black... me in Purple & Black.

He even looked a bit like Michael (Off The Wall/Thriller era), and had every dance move down. I looked a bit like Prince, and we used 2 battle at house parties...

He'd throw on 'Off The Wall' or 'Thriller', do his routine, and I'd jack the turntable, and throw on '1999', and sometimes 'Purple Rain', and do my thing.

THOSE were the days.

RIP Michael.

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The whole Off The Wall album...

I'm hot and I don't care who knows it...I got a job to do.

i have always liked 'man in the mirror', and 'i just can't stop loving you' in particular.

also love 'the way you make me feel'

but there are just so many to choose from

For many non-HipHop Black musicians in their late 20's through the mid-30's there were 2 main people who influenced them when they were young: Prince (for his musicianship) and MJ (for his showmanship). The first song I ever wrote entitled "They Bother Me" was inspired by MJ's vocal style. It was recorded on one of those foot-long rectangular tape recorders that so many of us had back then,the ones with the big buttons and the handle on the front. I've got pictures of myself singing Billie Jean into a broom handle in the kitchen of the home I lived in until I was 7. I still have the Thriller and Off The Wall albums in my living room today, complete with the pencil outlines of MJ I did on the album jackets.

I'm sad today and not necessarily because he died. I'm sad that for many MJ was just a Black man that looked freakishly like a White woman. For many he is just an alleged pedophile. For others he's just that guy who had those videos on MTV. But for me he was an inspiration to a young kid who loved music, an adult who can pinpoint the moments in his life where his songs made an impact, and a wanna-be musician who never would have written his first song without him.

So you want a MJ playlist? I'll give you one.

1) MY LIFE
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unique said:

I couldn't believe it. His family are in my prayers. I loved his music, he was incredible.

If I had to pick a few MJ songs it would be:

1)Lady in my Life-from the Thriller Album. I can listen to that over and over again.
2) Man in the Mirrror.
3) the Way you make me feel.
4) Jam
5) Billie Jean
7) Don't stop till you get enough
8) Wanna be starting something
9) Rock with you
10) you rock my world
11) Forever came today-The Jackson
12) Goodtimes-The Jackson
13) Show you the way to go-The Jackson
14) Shake your body down to the ground
15) dancing machine-J5
16) Lovely One -The Jackson
17) This Place hotel-The Jackson
18) Early J5 tunes
19) Smooth criminal

Much Love to Mr. Jackson.

tomds said:

tomds said:

tomds said:

Klyph said:

tomds said:

Man in the Mirror is my absolute favorite, love the gospel style 2nd halve of the song and the lyrics , although a bit cliche, are very uplifting also.

Black and White is also a great song

Thriller - that entire album - love it. It was released when I was 12 or 13 and made me an instant fan. I was a fan of him first before I was a Prince fan. It brings back memories of being a young teen, house parties and innocence being slowly peeled away, lol.

Bad - Smooth Criminal and Man in The Mirror remind me of my junior/senior year in college. I was instrumental in helping to produce a documentary on college volunteerism and making an impact of the lives of underprivileged children that lived in the areas surrounding the college.

Dangerous - Most the of songs on this album remind me of one of the best times in my life when I was in my early twenties, recent college grad and loving life.

Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough & Off The Wall - learning hip hop choreography (a few years ago) to these two tracks.
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I'm partial to his early 70s stuff; 45s my mom bought and used to play--

Happy
Ben

Those were the the first singles of MJ that we had when I was growing up. And I used to think how sad those songs were. But I loved them. Used to know them by heart. That and the Christmas songs-- Give Love on Christmas Day and I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. We used to sing them when we go caroling in the neighborhood.

Thanks for the memories Michael. RIP.

"Stranger in Moscow" is the ultimate MJ jam 4 me.....I love the isolation and the total loneliness of the song.In fact 2day I am trying 2 learn it on the guitar in honour of this entertainment legend.
It was always the 1st song I would play on the jubebox years ago when I got paid on a Thurs afternoon and went 2 the pub...Oh yes thats my memory of this beautiful song
R.I.P MJJ
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Does anyone not find it strange that he dies on the exact, 25 year anniversary, of the release of Purple Rain?

June 25, 1984 - Purple Rain is released / June 25, 2009 - Milchael dies

Weird coincedence!

RIP Michael.....

rainbowchild said:

ThunderCer said:

Does anyone not find it strange that he dies on the exact, 25 year anniversary, of the release of Purple Rain?

June 25, 1984 - Purple Rain is released / June 25, 2009 - Milchael dies

Weird coincedence!

RIP Michael.....

Most of his musical output was pretty decent up to and including the new singles on the History disc. After that it became pretty poor considering he takes plenty of time with top producers and songwriters between albums and has no excuses not to emerge with quality product.

"Live" in concert he became an absolute joke, all pompous, masturbatory theatrics and lip synching. The O2 Arena residency would have been a total trainwreck.

Anxiety said:

tomds said:

many of these songs weren't released officially. how did you get them ?

careful.

we don't talk about how to get bootleg/unofficially released music on this site.

OK, here's something I have ALWAYS wanted to know: The beginning of the long version of "The way you make me feel" video has what I always considered to be a straight-up Minneapolis/Prince sound to it. The first 3 minutes you can hear it in the background and ESPECIALLY from the 2:40 to 3:00 minute mark it is full throttle prince sounding! SO, does anyone know what this is or if it's an MJ song, b-side, unreleased? Maybe it IS Prince and no one has ever revealed it yet. I've always wanted to know!!! AND I freakin loved the hell out of this song and video back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJrUa-zKeIc


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contrapposto said:

OK, here's something I have ALWAYS wanted to know: The beginning of the "Way you make me feel" video has what I always considered to be a straight-up Minneapolis/Prince sound to it. The first 3 minutes you can hear it in the background and ESPECIALLY from the 2:40 to 3:00 minute mark it is full throttle prince sounding! SO, does anyone know what this is or if it's an MJ song, b-side, unreleased? Maybe it IS Prince and no one has ever revealed it yet. I've always wanted to know!!! AND I freakin loved the hell out of this song and video back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJrUa-zKeIc


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The Political Abstract
"Nas is like"
http://www.youtube.com/Nastradumas

McAfrica

McAfrica

THey are playing most of his songs on the radio. I had to run a few erannds for work and i didn't want to get out of the car. It's sooo sad. My prayers and thoughts goes out to his lovely faimly and all.!! He will be truly missed but always a part of us

"Never Can Say Goodbye" is magic.

__________________________
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What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?
My favorite of all time is Smooth Criminal, the video and song together is my favorite over everything he did.

Other favorites are:
Speed Demon
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Baby Be Mine
Got To Be There
I Wanna Be Where You Are
Human Nature
Dangerous
Just Another Part of Me
Leave Me Alone
I Can't Let Her Get Away
Rock My World
Rock With You
Workin' Day and Night
Get On the Floor
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Dirty Diana
Liberian Girl
Remember The Time
In the Closet
Never Can Say Goodbye

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?
I'm listening to the following albums in its entirety:
Off The Wall
Thriller
Bad
Dangerous

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

His music has had such a great impact on the entire world. Not only that, he's one of the few artists who humbly gave to foundations and charities with no hesitation at all. He could of easily spent that money on multiple homes all over the world, but he didn't. Thats why his death brings such sorrow to me. He was so talented yet so giving. He was truly blessed. I'll always remember the poster on my wall during my childhood from the Human Nature video (when he was in the yellow and white suit). I'll always remember seeing his videos on MTV and VH1 when I was no more than 4 or 5 years old. I grew up on his music being an 80's baby. I really feel for his family, but he is finally at a resting place now where he doesn't have to worry about the media, vigorous rehearsal schedules and insecurities. He will truly be missed and cherished forever.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.

See the answer to the first question.
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"Who gonna check me boo?"

Boriqua1130 said: It's never too late, to be "Experienced"

I'm listening to "Billie Jean", "Smooth Criminal", "Man In the Mirror" and "ABC" among others. It's still all so hard to believe.

a few of my faves that come to mind:

wings of my love
we've got a good thing going
off the wall
liberian girl
billie jean
girl don't take your love from me
smooth criminal
girlfriend
lady of my life
got to be there

Klyph said:

ThunderCer said:

Klyph said:

Yeah, to this day there are only 2 artists' Christmas albums I listen to during the Holidays: The Temptations and The Jackson 5.

One must wonder if the Jackson children, meaning Michael, Janet, Tito and the crew, ever got to celebrate Christmas as kids.....

[snipped. - anx]

i'm more of a jackson 5/jacksons fan than michael's solo stuff..so in rememberence and almost bringing me 2 tears at work 2day

i'm listening 2 the anthology Soulsensations 4 disc set and the jacksons essential

i may not have liked the things micheal has done business practice wise and other things but one thing i can't deny is how he affected my childhood growing up with all that great music that he and his brothers and countless others have brung 2 my life.



RIP now brother

Butterflies

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paisleypark4 said:

purplecam said:

The entire Off the Wall and Thriller albums always bring a smile to my face. Hell everything from 1979-1991 was just incredible. I almost broke down on the subway listening to the radio on my walkman with this MJ mix they were playing. I'm going to finish listening to Off the Wall. I Can't Help It is the next song.

Funny how Janet kind of interpolated this tune on "Can't Be Good" and "What's Your Name" last year.

The Jacksons albums are what I have been listening to. I was blasting the Get It Together album loud in the car. Had all the people lookin at me in the suburbs I didnt care f* that they better get hip. Thanks for hitting me up yesterday too

Prince.org is a cemetery where folks mourn Prince instead of celebrate him and his music. Last time I checked, Prince isn't dead yet.

with all the celebs giving statements.....has Prince made any kind of comment?

This is my MJ's fave ever:

Ain't No Sunshine when She's Gone.

And after listening to many versions, I think his is the best ever.

my mj favs have alwasy been; off the wall, dont stop..., pyt, bad, and leave me alone.

1817 said:

My favorite song is by far Remember The Time, but I love the majority of his music.

Klyph said:

it does not matter what mood
or mindset
or situation
or age

You play PYT

I will dance.

It's all so sudden, just cant believe whats happenned. I will always love the man, my favorite will have to be the whole Invincible album, even though its highly underated it just has a fresh sound to it. Please check my website out at www.jacksonplanet.net I think what has happened is an act of God as MJ has never owed anything to us, and he proved to the world time and time again of his geniusness (a word i think?LOL) this time GOd was like i'm openening up heavens doors for you. Step inside.

Peace and love to all of you.

'Let me show you the way to go','Dreamer'and the whole Off The Wall album.

RIP Michael..

I don't think I've ever posted on an MJ thread on this site. However, I feel compelled to post today. I wasn't a big fan, but I loved most of his hits and could watch his videos, early performances and concerts through the Bad tour any time. Wow, the magnitude of this has this finally hit me. I think I was still in shock and disbelief yesterday. However, this morning I put on my MJ playlist to listen to him as I work because I wouldn't feel right listening to anyone else today, and tears just started streaming down my face.

Off the Wall is my all-time favorite album by MJ. That album smokes from start to finish.

My favorite MJ solo songs:

PYT
Get on the Floor
Remember the Time
Rock with You
Off the Wall
I Can't Help It
Baby Be Mine
It's the Falling in Love
Smooth Criminal
Thriller

I just hope Micheal is finally at peace, and I wish strength and comfort for his family and fans.

[snipped. - anx]

I will love you forever and you will never be forgotten - L.A.F.

I have way too many favorite songs. My favorite album is a three-way tie between Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Those are the albums I can listen to without skipping one song.

Since yesterday, I have been listening to songs like Human Nature, Fly Away, Never Can Say Goodbye, etc. I just love the way his voice floats over those tracks. His voice is flawless (I just love how people are reporting that he was a soprano! Technically, he was a spinto tenor).

I just can't listen to anything right now.

Call it a coincidence, but, Saturday, I watched the TV movie of their lives, Monday, I watched Soul Train video (YouTube) where Joseph brought home video showing Michael and the boys playing basketball. Then, yesterday, a couple hours before the news broke, I was reading about the brothers being nearly destitute --- while listening to vintage J5 and Michael.

So, for me, all of this is being viewed through the prism I was already viewing the family through and it shows them as real people with struggles and triumphs. Consequently, I feel as though I've lost a good family friend from way back.

What MJ song haunts me right now? Gone Too Soon.

well since ^^ that one is gone



these songs make me feel warm and fuzzy still


In the closet
Wannabe Startin Somethin'
Rock My world
Bad (you know this was originally to be a duet with Prince)
PYT
Can You Feel It
The Love You Save

" LOVE YOU 4EVA GRANDMA LOLA, WATCH OVER US TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PRINCE: WH3N U L3T TH3 RAIN FALL DOWN, TH3Y ALL GONNA G3T W3T!

Oh there are so many great songs!
some of my favorite's are...

Remember the time
Rock with you
The way you make me feel
Butterflies
Smooth Criminal
Dirty Diana
Working day and night
Off the wall
You are not alone
Never can say goodbye
I just can't stop loving you
She's out of my life
Another part of me
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*A Friend is someone who knows the song in your and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. ~unknown

Klyph said:

unique said:

My favorite MJ video: "Smooth Criminal". Oh lawdy that lean...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex30DYwQlHU

Arnotts said:

Michael was like a family member. Losing him is a major blow for the industry. Listen to "Childhood". It says it all...God speed Michael!

purplecam said:

...

RIP, Mike, Thanks for all the great music over the years....



Call On Me







Darling Dear





The Love I Saw In You Was Just A Mirage







The Wall







Don't Take Your Love From Me






Never Can Say Goodbye







All I Do Is Think Of You







Blues Away





Push Me Away





Let Me Show You The Way To Go





Time Waits For No One





I Can't Help It




Human Nature




The Lady In My Life






Stranger In Moscow





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ThunderCer said:

Does anyone not find it strange that he dies on the exact, 25 year anniversary, of the release of Purple Rain?

June 25, 1984 - Purple Rain is released / June 25, 2009 - Milchael dies

Weird coincedence!

RIP Michael.....

I like his first CD Off the Wall the most.

Don't stop 'till you get enough, Rock with you, Off the Wall, She is out of my life, Burn this disco out.

All great songs, that bring back great memories.

He was still relatively 'normal' in those days and I remember one day, somewhere in the early nineties, wishing he would have stayed that way, but knowing after Thriller and the insane fame that came with that he was lost forever.

Such a shame it had to end this way. I hope his death is not in vain

Holding the album cover of my older brothers copy of Thriller, he was one of the first guy's to get it in london

Love and Respect M.J.

R.I.P

a god given talent...

ABC
I Want You Back
I'll Be There

Thriller album
Off The Wall album

I loved 'Off The Wall'... brilliant album, 'Rock With You' is classic And yes, he was very handsome then...I preferred it to 'Thriller' any day, and I also really loved the 'Bad' album..'The Way You Make Me Feel', 'I Just Can't Stop Loving You', 'Liberian Girl', 'Man in the Mirror' etc etc. and I did like some of his later stuff too... 'Ben' reminds me of my childhood ... It's very sad that he's gone, and it's been said a million times, but it's so true that he's the soundtrack to so many of our lives. I did a dance number to 'Black and White' once which was one of the hardest numbers I ever had to master, I couldn't do all that Michael Jackson stuff very well, so the choreography was a nightmare for me! I love the song 'You Are Not Alone' too... I was never a big MJ fan, I was always a Prince girl, but still loved a lot of the music, of course. I am thinking of his children who will be devatasted. RIP Michael






Oh yeah, and this is one of the best stomping, strutting songs EVER....



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LOVE ALL HIS SONDS AND VIDEO HE WILL BE MISS BY MANY I KNOW I WILL MISS HIM PRINCE AND MICHAEL IS THE GREATEST.

Billie Jean
Leave Me Alone
Baby Be Mine
You Rock My World
Who Is It
They Don't Care About Us
Get On The Floor
Bad
Heartbreak Hotel (aka "This Place Hotel")
One More Chance (basically his last released song - it's quite beautiful)

We should all love and respect one another more. We are all spiritual beings having human experience and we're all in this world together. Michael Jackson (RIP) will truly be missed and never forgotten.

R.I.P Michael Jackson.
As a child i was huge MJ fan. I remember the first single i ever was given as a child was Billie Jean. I can still remember the sleeve for the record of Michael leaning on a wall with a white shirt and a yellow v neck cardigan. We have lost one of the few genuine musical legends. And despite all the contraversy, rumor and speculation that was thrown at him in the last few years of his life. Michael will always be remembered for the music that helped shape a decade and our lives, and for the great showman that he was. Long live the memory of the musical legend that was Michael Jackson.

If Im honest, while MJs music makes me nostalgic, I didnt really love most of it or listen to it much. Somehow, little of his solo stuff stood up to time for me apart from Off the Wall. Now J5? I can bump some of that to this day, particularly Got to Be There and The Love You Save. In any case, MJ was a talent.

I am still in shock. Michael had such a profound effect on the music industry as he really was known worldwide for his great God-given talent.

I will never forget watching the awards show where he reunited with his brothers to perform as well as perform by himself. I think I was 12. It was there that he unveiled the infamous moonwalk. I can remember sitting with my family watching this, and that moment was priceless. My dad actually stood up and applauded while the rest of us were glued to the screen. The next day at school I would find that this just wasn't our own little family experience. Michael was the talk of school the very next day as it seemed everybody I knew - regardless of their race - had watched this televised show. We were all in awe, and for a very long time Michael was all anyone ever wanted to talk about as well as imitate those dance moves. Before long, we were in Michaelmania - wearing those red and black V jackets, penny loafers, highwater pants to show off white socks, and the one glove look. And oh ... let's not forget that hairstyle. It didn't matter what race a person was. Everyone was trying to get that S curl look. Unforgettable ... just unforgettable even now.

I will truly miss you, Michael.

I'm not a huge MJ fan but I do have most of his music from 1979-2001. I was a relatively late convert when I bought History , mostly for the hits, circa 1997 at the age of 17. I think the new music on History may be the most accurate portrait of who he really was. I certainly think that was the first and possibly only time that you got a bit of a peak behind the curtain at him. I'm not saying this as an insult but his previous albums were so commercial and I think he was trying to make them as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. History wasn't like that and for that reason it remains my favourite album of his.

....june 25th can be remembered as the day back in 1977 when prince signed with W.B....but now it is also the day M.J. passed away..
...R.I.P.-M.J....MY EPILOGUE..
.
...He will be mourned all over the world by all who owe so much to him..he is now at peace after a life in which he created history and it will be remembered as long as history is read..
.
..the glory which surrounded him in life will continue to shine from him even after death and so long as there is a free man on this earth his name will be remembered with GRATITUDE..
..mzsexybaby

Anxiety said: [quote]

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?
Working Day and Night
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
Girlfriend
Off The Wall
Rock With You
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Billie Jean
Thriller
P.Y.T.
Another Part Of Me
Speed Demon
Smooth Criminal
Invincible

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?

Rock With You (I like the chords and the vocal harmonies.)

My Top 5 MJ songs are (in no particular order)...

A Stranger in Moscow
Human Nature
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
Wanna BE Starting Something
Man in the Mirror

Dsoul said:

Bighead said:

The Jackson 5's Greatest Hits was my first LP back in the day. I wore it out!

ABC, I'll Be There, Who's Lovin You...everything. Off the Wall(Rock with you, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough) and Thriller (PYT). I could just list all the songs on those LP's. I played Dangerous quite a bit too in the 90's.

I just bought a DVD a few weeks ago - Michael Jackson's Number Ones. I was gonna learn some dance moves...
I'm sure I still will.

Thanks Michael, so very much...

the music lives on:

http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/06/michael-jackson-albums-dominate-on-itunes-and-amazon.html

I don't believe I still don't own the "Off the Wall" album. I like everything I've heard on it, especially the title track which might be my favorite MJ song. Close second is "In the Closet". Great chorus. All time if you include the Jacksons is "Can You Feel It". Again, I don't even have an album with that song. Michael is definately being appreciated for his music right now.

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?

I Want You Back
Who's Loving You?
Remember the Time
Beat It
Bad
Rock My World
..so many to name


What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?

Several stations playing MJ music in celebration of his life.

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.


Remember the Time
I Want to Rock With You
Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
Bad
Another Part of Me
Thriller
Billie Jean
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This is so sad...



I want you back

The "Off the wall" album

The Thriller video


....and loads more.


I knew he would never do the concerts, just didn't think it would end like this.

i just got this in the mail

aarontj said:

I am really feeling someone else's list on YouTube:



20.) You've Got A Friend
19.) Euphoria
18.) Don't Let It Get You Down
17.) We've Got Forever
16.) I'll Come Home To You
15.) We're Almost There
14.) Make Tonight All Mine
13.) Take Me Back
12.) Ain't No Sunshine
11.) Up Again
10.) Cinderella Stay Awhile
09.) Farewell My Summer Love
08.) Music And Me
07.) Ben
06.) Got To Be There
05.) Dear Michael
04.) Girl Don't Take You Love From Me
03.) With A Child's Heart
02.) One Day In My Life
01.) You're My Best Friend

Bighead said:

Makes one think....
U should create only beauty 2 inhance the world while U R here.
Appricate the life U create.
It matters not how much $$ U have,
When the lord calls, U gotta go

Yeshua4all said:

Prince.org is a cemetery where folks mourn Prince instead of celebrate him and his music. Last time I checked, Prince isn't dead yet.

where to get those songs?

coming to a wrecka-stow near you, once the legal wranglings are sorted out!

Hi jazz goers!, Today I'v been listening to the refreshing MJ "Remember the time" and "Blood on the dance floor" i loved and found them still very Prince-esque in many ways.
Both are co produced with Teddy Riley (Dangerous album 1991) but "Blood" was realeased later in 97. Thoses particular tracks has typical Teddy new jack swing structured style Prince adopted as well long ago. I guess i'll have to get your feedback but i think it's already happening in "Grafitti Bridge" in 1990 if i'm not wrong, but turned it in his own way at that time for the first time.
I loved it and still do..
if you take "realise it" for instance, minimalism, lowtempo and catchy crunchy drum lines..The same with "newpowergeneration 1&2" but heavier."Shake" as it as well, minimal, abstract and crunchlowtempo. even great with the old school rithmik string touches that give that vintage spirit that you got on "Remember".There other tracks on "Grafitti" that has that spirit.
What do you think?.

Not to mention the videos, The "Remenber" videos as some familiarties with "Cream" isn't it?

purplecam said:

Yeshua4all said:

Ok Brother I feel you on the MJ appreciation comments. Game recognizes game and Mike was a first class, top notch performer, no question about it. But whatever flavor of Kool Aid you're sipping on that led to the last comment, you need to avoid like the plague. It would be informative to sit down and speak to McCartney, Dylan, Clapton, Page, and Jagger about Prince's influence and impact on the pop/rock music (both recording and performance) landscape. I guarantee you that their thoughts are in the complete opposite direction. There is good reason that he can still sell out 21 concerts at a single venue like the O2. Not that Mike couldn't but I'd like to see any of the others mentioned try it. Good luck with that.

Couldn't have said it any better myself

I Want You Back
ABC
Bad---This will always have special meaning since it was the only time I ever saw Michael Joseph Jackson live in concert. On the 4th row.

"Morphine"

So sad.

Bighead said:

purplecam said:

Couldn't have said it any better myself

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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Ben
Human Nature
PYT
Billie Jean
Liberian Girl
Heal the world
Remember the time
Smooth Criminal
Man in the mirror
You rock my world
Break of Dawn
Butterflies..
Many more
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Dirty Diana, love it..

State of Shock with Jagger -

" LOVE YOU 4EVA GRANDMA LOLA, WATCH OVER US TILL WE MEET AGAIN. PRINCE: WH3N U L3T TH3 RAIN FALL DOWN, TH3Y ALL GONNA G3T W3T!

Ive always dug the Dangerous album.
and of course the ol skool cuts from off the wall

Bighead said:

purplecam said:

Couldn't have said it any better myself

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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Prince.org is a cemetery where folks mourn Prince instead of celebrate him and his music. Last time I checked, Prince isn't dead yet.

purplecam said:

Bighead said:

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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Some people believe their own lies.

eireboy34 said:

I'm gonna try to be positive for a minute and think about the good times, so lets see...um, Michael was basically my childhood icon and had too many great memories associated with him.

-One of the most vivid would have to be when I was a kid and witnessed the "Motown 25" performance. It's a day I will never forget. I remember watching it and thinking Mike was magic. I was in such awe of him. I don't know what it is about him, but I have always just loved him and his music. I remember when I was like 5 or 6, I would go sneak in my Mother's closet where she kept all her vinyls and I would look at the "Off The Wall" cover inside out. For some reason, I have always been fascinated with MJ and that cover with him and the big bright smile and white shocks, it just captivated me.

-I remember being in 6th grade and bringing my MJ cd's to all the school dances. Then when "beat It" would come on and I would start dancing, me and this other kid actually, the whole school would gather around us wathching us dance to Michael. I didn't think we were so good lol, but they seemed to love it and from then on, all the kids would ask us to dance to Michael's music whenever there was a school dance.

-I remember at one point being so into Michael that I actually went to school with taped fingers like Michael had on his "Bad" album lol. From then on everyone knew me in school as "The Michael Jackson" girl lol and it was so true. I remember going to school everyday with my MJ albums and listening to them on my cd player singing my heart out to "Rock With You" in the lunch room almost every day.

-I remember watching "Moonwalker" on VHS with my sister almost everyday after school. Almost every day i'd listen to his music or watch his video's. He was such an inspiration for me. Basically, he was my childhood. He was such a huge part of it anyway and this is why I feel so empty right now. Michael is the reason I even love music in the first place. Michael is the reason I got through some very hard times. For all this, I am eternally grateful to you Mr. Jackson .

My heart is aching for you and I still keep crying on and off. My mother told me that she feels like a part of me died with Michael 'cause I really did love him and his music. Such a loss, but I know you didn't have peace in life Mike, but I hope you have FINALLY found some now, wherever you are. No more leeches, no more scrutiny, no more being sick and stressed constantly. No more lies. No more lawsuits. You can finally have some peace now.

RIP Michael Jackson (First time I have even been able to type that acronym...it's so real right now).
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"And When The Groove Is Dead And Gone, You Know That Love Survives, So We Can Rock Forever" RIP MJ

Im still in total shock

'Off The Wall' was and still is a great album (bar one or two tracks), still souinds good till this day.
I was lucky enough to have seen Michael live on the 'Bad' Tour back in 1988 and am grateful that I got the opportunity.

I remember when I was 5 years old. Must have been spring or summer of 1984. My older cousins would take big card board boxes, open them up and break dance on them. There would be a boom box blaring Wanna Be Startin' Something. I would just look on in amazement.

I remember watching a copy of the Motown on Showtime special narrated by James Earl Jones when I was about 8 or 9 years old and being mesmerized. At this time, Michael was just as magical as magic itself, IMO. I must have watched that VHS tape 200 times. His performance of This Place Hotel at the end was the most exciting thing that I had ever seen at that point. Also, his version of When You Wish Upon A Star was hauntingly beautiful.

Bad was the first compact disc that my mom ever bought. That album was the reason why she bought us a cd player. I begged her for it and both were purchased on the same day.

I remember watching the world premier videos of every single from the Dangerous and HIStory albums. Each premier was an EVENT. You could over hear people conversing about them the next day at the bus stop or at the grocery store or what have you. He was truly electric and gave all when it came to his art. I remember my mom buying me the Dangerous album the weekend that it came out back in 1991, I was 12. I put it my Discman and was blown away that I had gotten only the week before. Within a week or two, I knew every lyric to every song on that album.

I remember school skating parties when I was in the 4th grade when the Sega Moonwalker arcade game came out. There would literally be 50-100 kids crowded around it wanting a turn. We fought over who had next all the time. The Moonwalker movie was out and EVERYONE had a copy of it. It was just an AMAZING movie/musical. I must have watched it an absurd amount of times. My favorite was the morphing into the sports car. This was top notch ENTERTAINMENT.

Watching Michael Jackson kill it LIVE on the 1995 MTV VMAs is another high point. Everyone talked about how amazing he still was the next day at school. I know he lip synched but it didn't even matter. The moves and the magic were all there.

God bless your soul and THANK YOU Michael Jackson.

*Delete: Wrong Sticky*



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Anxiety, I'm so sorry about this.. I was moving one page to another computer and thought I was in the MJ Sticky. My BAD! Could you move it over there when you get a chance. Thanks. In fact I'll do it.


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The earliest memory I have of music is the Jackson 5. I am truly saddened about Michael's death...but to remember him I have been playing his stuff pretty much non-stop since yesterday. From Motown to Butterflies...all of it has been pretty much in non-stop rotation. Thanks Mike for such great music and you will truly never be forgotten.

DesireeNevermind said:

State of Shock with Jagger -

Bighead said:

purplecam said:

Couldn't have said it any better myself

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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I'll never forget the day my dad played the Off the Wall ALBUM! I was so excited. I played that Album everyday, learned all the lyrics, and I just FELT GOOD whenever I listened to it! The Destiny album is also a highlight!
Here is my playlist of memories:

Push me Away
Blame it on the Boogie
Get on the Floor
Rock with You
Don't Stop Till you Get Enough
Falling In Love
Girlfriend
Off The Wall
Working Day and Night (We line dance to this in Philly!)
She's Out of My Life
Lady in My Life
P.Y.T.
Remember the Time
Butterflies
Break of Dawn

RIP

jackielove said:

I don't think he comes on here but DJ Dredd from the old Lovesexy DC parties made me love MJ again after attending a few of his Prince vs. MJ parties. Of course Prince always won - but MJ was a close second.

Wannabestartinsomethin' is my fav.

I have been remembering a track that I used to hear on the radio in L.A. all the time in 1987. It was a remix of the Way You Make Me Feel... I don't know if it was an edit of the 12-inch mix or what... but I've never heard it since and can't find it on the net... Does it exist or am I imagining things?

FunkyStrange said:

DesireeNevermind said:

State of Shock with Jagger -

Jagger ? Wasn't it Freddie ?

Geelong 2009 AFL PREMIERS!!! http://www.youtube.com/wa...F6y2SOk3DM

My fave songs were Beat it and Billie Jean, but the entire Thriller album brings me good memories. It was the first album I bought (I was 8 back then). The last album I listened to was ´Dangerous´. After that, I lost interest for his career, but Michael was a giant on stage. The kind of artist we all stop to watch when he is performing on TV, for example.

Rest in peace, Michael.

my favorite song is Man In The Mirror but I also love PYT, Human Nature, and many others

PEJ said:

Bighead said:

BTW, I was talking about music, not fame. Michael Jackson is like Elvis, or Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, etc. Huge pop icons and nobody comes close. Prince will be remembered by music lovers.

Wow, still having a hard time here accepting Michael Jackson is gone.

Let me say my first memory of Michael Jackson was in 1987 in the cafeteria during elementry school.The music was blasting not only songs from the brillance of Thriller but also then new album Bad. Even at being six and seven years old and my gangasta wannabe cousin had Bad posters on his wall when he was staying with my grandma, I knew this man have influence and appeal that reaches out to all types of ppl regardless of background they were or where they were from.

Michael has been part of my life he was around physical and he continues to be present through his music and spiritually. Through the good times; dancing and playing Jam off my cassette tape that I recorded off of the radio. When in the sixth grade, I remembered when The Jacksons movie debut on ABC, and that glue me in through the struggles and trimpth of Michael and his family. I recalled the next couple days that not only my math class we talked about the movie and how good it was but also I even checked out a book from the library because I want to know more about the Jackson family. Despite his allegations (to this day and since the first day I seen him made his statement in 1993, I believed that he is innocent of child molestation) and his enigma life he had as well as the controversities he had, he is a brillant performer who had love for his children, fans, community, and his family.

My prays and thoughts goes out to his family and his three kids. Michael I hope that you found peace and happiness on the otherside that you did not find in this joyous but at times also fuckup place called Earth. Your true fans will always love you.
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Anxiety said:

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs? beat it, give into me

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others? i'm not listening.

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.

My neighborhood has a few block parties during the summer and I guess one was planned for tonight as hundreds of folks were out and the dj was bumping. Given the news I guess, he was playing all MJ. We decided to hang out for a bit and ended up dancing up a sweat! Off the top of my head I know he played PYT, Wanna Be Startin Something, Rock with You, Dancing Machine, and Baby Be Mine. People clapped and cheered at the start and end of almost all of the songs. It was a nice and Id say a fitting celebration.

I have always loved "Maybe Tomorrow" by the Jackson 5.
I've played it a few times today.

"...She's got electric boots, a mohair suit- You know I read it in a magazine ..." {Bennie & the Jets}

chocolate1 said:

I have always loved "Maybe Tomorrow" by the Jackson 5.
I've played it a few times today.

Big boy now
2300 Jackson Street
Girlfriend
Liberian Girl
Give in to me
Dirty Diana
Heaven Can Wait
Rock with you
Enjoy yourself
Ain't no sunshine
PYT
Human Nature
Show you the way to go
I can't help it
Good Times
Stop the love you save
Mama's Pearl
Never can say goodbye
Got to be there
Forever came today
Maybe tomorrow
Lookin through the window
can you feel it
blame it on the boogie
Its the falling in love

I think about the good times
We shared together
Whenever I think of you

Something goes through my mind
Through my mind

My heart starts churning
I wanna see you again

I think about the good times
Nothing but the good times
I think about the good times
We shared together

Oh, like holding hands
Remember how we made our plans
We used to dream on a star
How did we get like we are

I think about the good times
Nothing but the good times
I think about the good times
We shared together

It's funny things don't always
Go the way you want them to
Although we're not together
I treasure my experience with you

Oh, like exploring love
Moonlit sky above
Learning how to give
Learning how we should live

(Good times)
Oh, the good times baby
I think about it
Good times
We shared together
Oh, good times
Ain't nothing like the good times
The good times baby
I think about it
About the good times
We shared together
Together, together
I think about it

(Long as we live)
I remember, yes I remember
As long as we live
I'll think about
(The good times, baby)
Yes, the good times
The real good times

(Holding hands)
(Exploring love)
(Learning how to give)
(Learning how to live)
(Learning how to love)
(The good times, baby)

(Good times)
Good times
Yes, the good times
(Good times)
Good times
(The good times, baby)

I LOVe everyone song I ever heard from him! He was the MAN in my book! Always will be! I cried today just like I did when Princes Diana died. His death is unreal it seems like.

Americas choices based on itunes sales in the last day....


1.Man In the Mirror Michael Jackson 5:18 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99

2.The Way You Make Me Feel (Single Version) Michael Jackson 4:26
The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99


3.Thriller Michael Jackson 5:57 Thriller (25th Anniversary, Zombie Cover) Pop $1.29


4.Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough (Single Version) Michael Jackson 5:51 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $1.29


5.Smooth Criminal Michael Jackson 4:17 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99


6.Black or White (Single Version) Michael Jackson 3:22 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99


7.P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) Michael Jackson 3:58 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $1.29

8.Billie Jean (Single Version) Michael Jackson 4:53 Thriller (25th Anniversary, Zombie Cover) Pop $1.29


9.Rock With You (Single Version) Michael Jackson 3:23 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99


10.Bad Michael Jackson 4:07 The Essential Michael Jackson Pop $0.99



11.Beat It (Single Version) Michael Jackson 4:18 Thriller (25th Anniversary, Zombie Cover) Pop $1.29


12.I'll Be There Jackson 5 3:57 Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection R&B/Soul $1.29

13.I Want You Back Jackson 5 2:59 Jackson 5: The Ultimate Collection R&B/Soul $1.29

This makes it more tragic to me...

Michael Jackson's last rehearsal: 'just beaming with gladness'

Always been a MJ fan...weve lost a legend. I'm kind of partial to his later music...stranger in moscow....Scream....and my all time FAV is EARTH SONG. Watch that video now and try not to get emotional...it will surely show you what we actually lost....damn this sucks.

well i am going to miss michael jackson to me he just a singer he was a human being.my favorite song from michael jackson was "scream" he did that song with janet.

"Off the Wall" is one of my favorite LPs of all time. That and Triumph. . . RIP Michael.

I've got to say I am rather disappointed how people are not putting Michael Jackson's career in the proper context. I have to say, I am a huge Prince fan and I think that he is a musical genius. In fact, I am a bigger Prince fan than a M.J. fan.

However, Point Blank: Michael Jackson is the Greatest Entertainer in the History of Mankind and no one will ever be greater, Period. It's funny to me how they say, "The Elvis or John Lennon of our day". THERE ARE NO COMPARISONS! If the Beatles, Elvis, and my boy Prince are stars, Michael Jackson was the Sun. The "King of POP", is way too modest. He was, and will always be "The KING of Music".

He came at just the right time in musical history and harnessed just the right sound.

That was God's gift to us, the world, and I am lucky that I lived in this era.

I've also gotta say that a brotha is a little bit disappointed in President Obama for not publically speaking on M.J.'s death this morining. In fact, I feel that an emergency prime time press conference live from the oval office would have been in good taste. Screw what the stupid masses of M.J. haters might think and your polls. You are the President.

In the words of Dave Chappelle, "C'mon? The man made Thriller!....Thriller!". One hundred million plus albums sold...and counting! Numbers don't lie.


I appreciate you, M.J. May God rest your troubled, under-appreciated soul, Mr. Michael Jackson.

Hee--Hee--Hee!

Peace.

just cant listen to anything .. so painfull ... but when i do im gonna use uniqs list. fuk it hurts

I've been playing
the whole Off The Wall album
the whole Thriller album
and
"Push Me Away"
"That's What You Get"
"Can You Feel It"
"This Place Hotel"
"Do What You Wanna"
"Enjoy Yourself"

"Got To Be There"
"Maria"
"Maybe Tomorrow"

"Music & Me"
"Ben"

mainly be cause these are
the only songs I have on my computer

but I will be pullin the vinyl out tomorrow

I been knocking "Working Day & Night"
& "This Place Hotel" like CRAZY in the car

I cried to "Push Me Away" yesterday
that was when it hit me... like damn

R.I.P. to the King
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WILL YOU BE THERE...
MAN IN THE MIRROR....

these i find i listen to continously, while watching the same videos...not that there is pretention in any of Michaels music, but these give me a glimpse into his soul.

after that, any Michael music works for me...like Elvis music works for me...
i will not necessarily listen seeking the musician, more or less i will be trying to hear the timeless messages their music still unveils.

to have an artist with his/her music is a gift.give them their flowers while they can still smell them, your love while they can still feel it, your appreciation while they still are aware of it.

Michael is not the beginning nor end of talent,..he is just one those who had 'The Touch' and he did, massively.

they say Michael is broke? if everyone of his fans gave him a dollar...i don't think Michael summed life up in dollars and sense...yes, sense....he truly lived in NeverLand, this world was never really his home, but i hope he found his way back there, where people don't judge or misconstrue unconditional love, and the ability to show it.

I don't think any of us have a clue how RICH Michael really was...

everyday i try to find 'The Man in the Mirror', God willing I can MAKE THAT CHANGE.

RIP michael.

UNCUT MICHAEL JACKSON VIDEOS ALL WEEKEND NONSTOP...THE ONES NOT SEEN FOR YEARS, VH1 CLASSIC CHANNEL....not the regular Vh1.

JumpUpOnThe1 said:

jackielove said:

... The Destiny album is also a highlight!
Here is my playlist of memories:

Push me Away
Blame it on the Boogie
Get on the Floor...

No doubt. Ever since I heard the news, my mind has been stuck on the 'Jacksons' songs/albums. As much as I loved seeing him deliver solo, Off the Wall is just supreme, pinnacle R&B. Bad is only underrated because of what it followed. Invincible was really really good, but sadly lost under the weight....but it's the work with his brothers that impacted me the most. I took my entire collection to work today and listened all day long. These are additions from my book.

That's What You Get for Being Polite (just sub in MJ for "Jack". period)
Good Times
Dreamer
Everybody
Time Waits For No One
and Wait (Jackie's underrated cut...but when Mike comes in near the end in background, that song is the highlight of Victory to me)

But it's the inside jacket photos from Destiny and The Jacksons that stick with me. As much as he needed to break free to let his artistry out, I think he was healthiest with his brothers beside and behind him.

peace in sadness


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Whatever happened to the song Escape?

Two of the greatest Pop albums ever released: Off the Wall and Thriller.

It doesn't get much better than that, The musicianship of all involved, and MJ's performance - him at his peak.

Whatever decade, whatever century, these albums will forever be classics and define this generation.

The performances at this time were nothing short of unbelievable. Not many can get near his level of talent, skill, or perfecting their craft to the level he was when he was at his peak.

If anything, he's now free from this crazy life he had, and will always have his music.

Who's Lovin' You, Maybe Tomorrow, What You Don't Know, Never Can Say Goodbye, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Billie Jean, Human Nature, The Lady in My Life, Dirty Diana, Man in the Mirror, Who Is It?, Keep the Faith, Will You Be There, Money, You Rock My World

Bighead said:

purplecam said:

Couldn't have said it any better myself

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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[Edited 6/26/09 12:37pm]

I Cant Help It from the OFF THE WALL album is one of his most underrated songs I think. and It was written by Stevie Wonder


Dolphinking23

littlebearbeer said:

littlebearbeer said:

Dolphinking23 said:

2elijah said:

Really liking the tracks below right now. In the last few weeks, I'd actually started listening to a lot of his music again. There's so many songs I hadn't heard in a long time, especially Good Times, that is quite powerful now and a brilliant track.

Good Times
Blues Away
I'll be There - Pepsi Version
Push Me Away
Smile
Ain't No Sunshine
Stranger in Moscow
Human Nature
I Can't Help It
For All Time
Butterflies
P.Y.T

We all know that if Prince died, there is a lot of old unreleased music that could be released for years but does Michael Jackson have any? I'd love to see some old jams released that were made by either Michael solo or with his brothers from around the "Destiny" through the "Thriller" eras.

littlebearbeer said:

TyphoonTip said:

Giovanni777 said:

Okay, I don't remember who said that Prince is really only known for Purple Rain and his "weird behavior." I'm sorry, but have any of Jackson's albums outsold "Thriller"? I don't think so. So, in non-michael jackson fans' eyes, jackson is only known for that record. Now, let's talk about this weird behavior business. Does/Has Prince own(ed) a freakin' monkey???? don't think so. Does prince let children come over and let them sleep in his bed?? Don't think so. MJ fans can say all day that he didn't commit any sexual crimes, to which I would say, uh, "Why did he pay that family $22 million???? to avoid going to court and looking like a guilty man(?)? If he had done what MANY of us know he did with one of my children, I wouldn't have taken hush money. I would have made sure he spent his last days in prison, being treated the same way he treated children.

SoulAlive said:[quote]

littlebearbeer said:

Push Me Away (1978)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1vX4zB6k5w

Your Ways (1980)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFylKU1delI

The Lady In My Life (1982)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsnh4q0Rpow&feature=related

Cheater (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmMRFIj_-8g

Streetwalker (1987)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfQKEzYCdX0&feature=related

Tabloid Junkie (1995)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rXlOVZF4Jc&feature=related

vainandy said:

I've been listening to HIStory a lot since he died. Very underrated album. From Scream to Money is just classic MJ.

I just totally lost it again! I have not heard this song since I was about 11 years old. I'd totally forgotten how much I loved that song and Michael Jackson back then! Damn, deep down inside I loved the hell out of Michael Jackson but being a grown ass made me forget that!
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Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

JAy-Z did a remix of "You Rock My World" in 2001 with MJ. THat record was the jam. He was still relevant.

Main stream radio didn't pick up on that album, but Black radio loved it. That trackmasters beat was so sick. That's the new MJ I'd like to remember.

" 'tis the season after all...peace on earth and goodwill towards total assholes... " - roodboi

I find this MJ video quite haunting.

Earth Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8muMo0fw_M&feature=related

Human Nature.

To me this is Michael Jackson's best song. It has got to be one of the most covered songs of his as well. It has just a perfect set of chord progessions that is so original. Smooth as silk.

Boriqua1130 said:

mcw00 said:

PurpleKnight said:

I'm truly sorry! I know this is going to hurt like hell y'all but it has to be done and no one else is touching it, so I guess it's up to me because it truly sums up how I'm feeling right now!

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

Bighead said:

purplecam said:

Couldn't have said it any better myself

Sorry about the dose of reality, but to anyone else other than his hardcore fan base,Prince will be remembered for Purple rain and nothing else. Maybe his strange behavior. That's as close as he'll come to MJ.
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[Edited 6/26/09 12:37pm]

SummerRain said:

I just can't believe how classless and tactless some people are being about the whole thing!!! Whatever your personal feelings about the man are, his vast contributions to the music world simply cannot, should not and will not be denied!

If you don't like it, go find something else to do for a few days, read a book, go outside and play in the sunshine, anything! Just leave the man and those that want to appreciate him, in peace!

Yes, this is a Prince fan community board, so whatever happened to showing a little Love 4 One Another, huh? Seriously!

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

Wow, there's so many. Here are a few (no particular order)

1. Lady in My Life
2. I Can't Help It
3. Working Day and Night
4. The Way You Make Me Feel
5. Human Nature
6. Butterflies (most slept on out of his recent work)
7. Why You Wanna Trip on Me
8. Remember the Time
9. Dancing Machine
10. Shake Your Body
11. Human Nature
12. Off the Wall
13. This Place Hotel (aka Heartbreak Hotel)
14. Lovely One
15. Who Is it
16. Rock With You
17. Dangerous (pretty much the whole album - very underrated)
18. Another Part of Me (Really love this one)
19. Billie Jean
20. Man in the Mirror
21. Never Can Say Goodbye
22. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough
23. In the Closet

Oh My God. I still can't wrap my head around it. There are WAY too many MJ songs for me too choose from to decide the "favorites", but at the moment I can't stop listening to Man In The Mirror, Got To Be There and Gone To Soon..... and coincidently, I can't stop cryin when I hear them

But no matter what negative stuff has been said about Mike or whatever allegations have been brought against him, my love for him and respect for his talent and many gifts will never die. And at this time my "WackoJacko" alter account will also be permanently put to rest.

~~ Love and Prayers for the Jackson Family ~~

*Also, a big HI to the orgers who haven't seen me in a LONG while

Rest on Michael, in Jesus' arms....
KING OF POP FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.myspace.com/kiss85

Prince should have agreedto doing Bad with MJ. That would have been epic! Love you Mike

vainandy said:

ThunderCer said:

Does anyone not find it strange that he dies on the exact, 25 year anniversary, of the release of Purple Rain?

June 25, 1984 - Purple Rain is released / June 25, 2009 - Milchael dies

Weird coincedence!

RIP Michael.....

SummerRain said:

SummerRain said:

ThunderCer said:

Does anyone not find it strange that he dies on the exact, 25 year anniversary, of the release of Purple Rain?

June 25, 1984 - Purple Rain is released / June 25, 2009 - Milchael dies

Weird coincedence!

RIP Michael.....

Maybe MJ wanted to be Prince. I don't think MJ wanted to be white. I think he wanted his kids to be white because of racial issues in this country. I wonder what killed MJ.

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

2elijah said:

shonenjoe said:

SummerRain said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

SummerRain said:

Maybe MJ wanted to be Prince. I don't think MJ wanted to be white. I think he wanted his kids to be white because of racial issues in this country. I wonder what killed MJ.

Oh for fuck's sake!! Yes, Michael Jackson decided that he was going to leave his children fatherless, ditch his well planned comeback and forsake his family and fans by DYING on the 25th Anniversary of Purple Rain just to stick it to Prince!

I swear, right now...y'all are making me wish that I'd never become a Prince fan and that all by itself, is really fucked up!!

BSK3478 said:

SummerRain said:

[stuff that is nowhere near relevant to the topic at hand was here]

now is really not the time to start up with this kinda stuff.

thriller was a great album, but MJ dropped the ball by taking so long to release his follow up, which at the time was a particularly long time as normally artists would release an album a year back then. so prince released 1999, purple rain, around the world in a day, parade and sign o the times by the time the follow up to thriller came out, and bad wasn't a patch on it's predecessor. in the meantime MJ had many problems and issues and pretty much went off the rails

it's sad that a once promising artist went off the rails like MJ did. in the end, his last recorded music was never released and he never got to perform a full show in 12 years. the live side of his work was never fully realised, so no-one ever got to see him as an adult perform a full set singing his own songs

for every hit single, he had a bizarre story, starting off as fun with a pet monkey, a zoo, elephant man bones and hyperbaric chamber, and ending with bankruptcy, drug abuse and child abuse. no other artist with so many hits has as many scandals, so with big artists the scandals are usually forgotten about as the music plays a bigger part of history. it's a shame that he didn't put more into his work to make people remember him more for the music than the scandal

many prince fans started off listening to michael jackson, but as his releases were few and far between over the last 30 years, prince flooded his fans with new albums and live shows, and his material was of a more adult nature, rather than the childlike image that michael tried to portray. as kids growing up want to shake off the child and grow towards the adult, they will reach for more adult orientated music like princes (or rap and rnb music today), so it's almost like prince came along and snapped up a chunk of fans who waited too long for a new michael jackson record, and once they listened to prince and found out more about him, they become hooked on prince and forget about michael. when jackson finally drops a new release, it's usually been more dissapointing than the previous album, and with a number of great prince albums released during that period it shows up the lesser tracks on the jackson albums, so whilst the singles stand out as being great, the other tracks seemed very much second rate by comparison

i always considered michael to be much closer to madonna than prince, in that she relied on others to write, record and produce tracks for her, whilst prince would just do everything himself and in his own studio. madonna, prince and michael were almost as popular as each other around 1985, but 25 years later, who would have thought madonna would have been the most succesful? had michael avoided the bad moves such as moonwalker, captain eo and ghosts, and stuck to the music instead of the bizarre, perhaps he could have been the most succesful still, and followed a similar career path to madonna

the past few months i've recently went through my fairly comprehensive collection of jackson material, viewing concert and tv footage, and compiling the playlist posted earlier. in listening to everything i could really hear the music change from the greatness in off the wall and thriller and becoming more dissapointing as it went on, but with real gems that stood out on later albums, standing out moreso as they were so good, but the other tracks were so dissapointing. i think if he had retired early after history and dissapeared out of public life it would have made a more fitting end to his career. it's just sad how it all ended so badly

i never expected him to appear at the o2 shows, certainly not all of them, i was just waiting for something to be announced as an excuse for the shows to be cancelled. i never thought he was fit enough to put on the type of show that randy phillips was suggesting, so when the story first broke i thought it was another sham story like turning up at the court room in pyjamas, i never thought the curtain would come down like this

i hear AEG are facing huge losses of millions as a result of this, and whilst a price can't be put on anyones life, perhaps it will serve as a message to randy phillips and AEG that they took one step too far in the way they treated the fans in the way they handled the ticket sales and cancelations (i suppose now i can mention that they only originally sold half the number of tickets that the o2 could hold, knowing they could comfortably seat far more, but they wanted so much to claim a sell out and hype everything up), and by pushing michael into something he obviously wasn't comfortable in doing, and ultimately contributed to his death

i put together the tracklist on the front page just two weeks ago, and it seems to serve as the perfect tribute to the most important part of his life to his fans, which is the music of his adult life. i didn't expect much more to be added to the list, but i didn't think it would become the final tracklist to his life

he lived his life in the tabloids, and ended his life in the tabloids. i don't think anyone will ever know the real michael jackson



and when the groove is dead and gone...

I'm still in total shock; but I feel I owe a lot to Michael, because he was the one who got me into music. Period. He helped me find my own favorite genres of music as opposed to listening to what my parents listened to. I'm 17 right now, but I'll never forget the impact "Beat It" had the first time I heard it. As a result, "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Rock With You," and "Black Or White(the music video for which premiered on the day I was born)" shaped my pre-teenage years, and Accumulating his other albums and listening to what they contained taught me in my early teens (13/14) not to judge people, but to know them for who they really are. It was only a couple of years ago when I learned about this fella Prince, and, well, that was a whole different thing because I grew to appreciate musicianship more as I do now; but I feel bad saying over the past few years admitting that I'd jumped off of the MJ train because he didn't play all the instruments or produce everything on his own. Oddly enough, on Wednesday night of this past week I played some of "Off The Wall," and went, "hey, I forgot this guy's really got it, doesn't he!?"

Anyway, Sorry it's so long; I normally read the threads more than I write, but I had to comment on this, get it out of my system and be done...
I don't think I'll ever be able to listen to "Man In The Mirror" or "You Are Not Alone" again. Those two really hit home for me.

Favorites:
Pretty much all of "Off The Wall"
"Wanna Be Startin' Something"
"PYT"
"Beat It" & "Billie Jean" (aw, hell, all of "Thriller")
again, Pretty much all of "Bad", I liked how he'd kind of defined a Pop-Funk-R&B-Dance sound for himself with that album.
I love "Jam", sometimes I think too much,
same with "2 Bad." That song is the business.
LOVE Blood On THe Dance Floor. Love the album. Love the Title song Single. those TM remixes are awesome to run to.
I think "Invincible" is kind of underrated.

just a heads-up for ya'll, over on stonesthrow.com they've done a video tribute to michael...check it.

WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL AND YOU WILL TRULLY BE MISSED YOU,YOUR MUSIC AND THE HEART YOU HAD LOVLLY HEART HE GAVE TO SO MANY MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

Cinderella Stay Awhile
Morning Glow
Remember The Time
Fly Away
Can You Remember
Who's Lovin' You
(We've Got) Blue Skies
Got To Be There
Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
Greatest Show On Earth
You Can Cry On My Shoulder
Never Can Say Goodbye
It's Too Late To Change The Time
When I Come Of Age
Take Me Back
If 'N I Was God
Happy
Call On Me
Bad
Just Good Friends
Another Part Of Me
Dirty Diana
Leave Me Alone
Streetwalker
Shout
Morphine
Superfly Sister
Ghosts
Is It Scary
In The Closet
Give In To Me
Will You Be There
Keep The Faith
Gone Too Soon
Show You The Way To Go
Lovely One
State Of Shock
Time Waits For No One
Why
Scream
Stranger In Moscow
Earth Song
D.S.
Childhood
Little Suzie
Smile
Break Of Dawn
You Rock My World
Butterflies
Speechless
You Are My Life
Don't Walk Away
Doctor My Eyes
Can I See You In The Morning
Looking Through The Windows
We've Got A Good Thing Going
Goin' Back To Indiana
The Young Folks
Up Again
One More Chance
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Rock With You
Workin' Day and Night
Get On The Floor
I Can't Help It
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Thriller
Billie Jean
Human Nature
The Lady In My Life - full version
Someone In The Dark
Carousel
I Wanna Be Where You Are
Ben
Sunset Driver
Scared Of The Moon
We Are Here To Change The World
Monkey Business
Cheater
Someone Put Your Hand Out
Fall Again
In The Back
Beautiful Girl
The Way You Love Me
We've Had Enough
Serious Effect
She Got It
Got The Hots
Love Never Felt So Good



Michael Jackson was truly talented and I'm sure touched all of us in some sort of way. He changed the way I viewed music. He was just too good to be true. It's very sad that he died so young. I'm still in shock and am waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out and say that that we've all been punk'd. My family thought I was a little weird for buying MJ CDs and DVDs at the age of 10, but I didn't care. I'm glad I did get into his music because Michael Jackson showed me what real music was. I got into Prince because of Michael Jackson. I cried for what seemed like the longest of time when I saw on CNN that he died. On June 25, 2009, music died. Michael Jackson will surely be missed. My prayers go out to his family, especially to his children who've lost the only parent they've ever known.
[Edited 6/27/09 15:13pm]

BSK3478 said:

SummerRain said:

[stuff that is nowhere near relevant to the topic at hand was here]

now is really not the time to start up with this kinda stuff.

Love is just like the faucet
It turns off and on
Sometimes when you think it's on baby
It has turned off and gone


Lady Day

His music was the soundtrack of my life, which I'm sure most would attest to. After watching hours of news coverage, videos, tributes, specials, and listening to internet radio, I think I'm ready to share my all-time faves with The Jackson 5 and solo:

I Want You Back
ABC
Never Can Say Goodbye (last night while watching a special a snippet of this song was played and I lost it after that)
Got to Be There
Rockin' Robin
Dancing Machine (parent's '45)
Enjoy Yourself
Blame It on the Boogie
Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)
Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough
Rock With You
Off the Wall
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Human Nature
Beat It
Thriller
P.Y.T.
Another Part of Me
Remember The Time
Jam
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SummerRain said:

BSK3478 said:

now is really not the time to start up with this kinda stuff.

I apologize if I offended anyone, but with the media focusing on the negative aspects of his life, it is hard to remember the good things about MJ. It is hard not to contemplate about what happened to him and why.

There could not be a Prince if it was not for Michael Jackson. Everyone who was Black and lived in the 70's wanted to be a member of the Jackson 5. They were the coolest thing going for Black kids. For millions of Black kids growing up at that time they emulated the Jackson's singing,dancing, and fashion.

Now for a talented person like Prince Roger Nelson and his crew in Minnapolis then they KNEW they could do what they did and the game was on.

MJ pushed Prince and vice versa.

We lost a legend people.

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?

My favourites songs are the ones he did with the Jacksons. I made up a little tribute email of videos for my friends and family and here it is:

Looking through the window
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5qHpW9zE_Y

Show you the way to go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtniGD7ZUHc

Ben
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqo17o2a1w&feature=related

I want you back
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWfVyBtuYWY&feature=related

Got to be there
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1ODaEq9n3Y&feature=related

Blame it on the boogie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjW1iq4IO2k

and perhaps my all time favourite Shake your body down to the ground
http://www.youtube.com/watchv=kM3hgLRq8_0&feature=PlayList&p=74F54508A30ED0F6&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5

I'm enjoying listening to these again and it's got me in the mood for revisting my Motown stuff like the Temptations and Supremes. When I watched Can you feel it, I got a bit choked by the lyrics.

All the colors of the world should be
Lovin’ each other wholeheartedly

I believe he has helped make that happen.
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muleFunk said:

Bad is my favorite MJ album.

The drums and rhythms on that album are sooo cool and unique (I think it is the most unique of his albums)... I wish I could find that thread on drum programmers... whoever did the beats on this album should be included...

There's no other song like Speed Demon or Smooth Criminal...

Listen to that high-hat on Bad!
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muleFunk said:

BSK3478 said:

just a heads-up for ya'll, over on stonesthrow.com they've done a video tribute to michael...check it.

Of course, I'm a Liberal! I'm an American, damn it!

This country was founded on the premise of Liberty and Justice for ALL...remember?

My wallet is STILL on hiatus!

unique said:

state of shock was done with Mick Jaggar on the Jackson's Victory LP

Anxiety said:

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.

Strange That He Pass Away on Purple Rain's Birthday.
And The Darlin Nikki Message,How Weird is That.

Well, the one thing I do know about the comparison of Michael Jackson and Prince is that, Michael loved and appreciated his fans, while Prince treats his like crap! Prince could really learn a lesson from Michael in that aspect![b]
[b][Edited 6/27/09 19:33pm]

unique said:

SummerRain said:

Put it this way. There was music before Michael Jackson and there was music after Michael Jackson. He changed the art-form. Just like what Marlon Brando did for acting and Richard Pryor did for stand-up, Michael Jackson did for music and pop culture. He is incomparable to anyone and his impact is immeasurable. Not to mention the impact of his philanthropy. A true hero that graced this earth. Case closed.

TheBlackCat said:

You'll be missed Michael.

I'll never forget you.

Much peace to you and yours... *Sighs*

RedSodaPop said:

I remember one Xmas I got the 45 for "Bad"
and I turned my stereo up sky high
thinking it was gonna start with the bassline
just like the radio was playing

then it did that funny intro
that scared the shit out of me

I will never forget that

..my favorite m.j...song...
...
...MAN IN THE MIRROR!!!!!..
..mzsexybaby

mzkqueen03 said:

TheBlackCat said:

Put it this way. There was music before Michael Jackson and there was music after Michael Jackson. He changed the art-form. Just like what Marlon Brando did for acting and Richard Pryor did for stand-up, Michael Jackson did for music and pop culture. He is incomparable to anyone and his impact is immeasurable. Not to mention the impact of his philanthropy. A true hero that graced this earth. Case closed.

..
..mzsexybaby

SUPRMAN said:

mzkqueen03 said:

..
..mzsexybaby

Stay strong sister!

SummerRain said:

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I thought folks would like to know that VH1 Classics and VH1 Soul are showing MJ/Jackson 5 and related videos all weekend.

Wanna Be Startin' Something
The Girl Is Mine
Thriller
Beat It
Billie Jean
Human Nature
PYT
Bad
The Way You Make Me Feel
Liberian Girl
Man In The Mirror
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Dirty Diana
Smooth Criminal
Leave Me Alone
Jam
In The Closet
Remember The Time
Black or White
Who Is It
Give In To Me
Will You Be There
Dangerous
Scream
They Don't Care About Us
Stranger In Moscow
This Time Around
Earth Song
Come Together
You Are Not Alone
Tabloid Junkie
History

.....my FAVORITE MIKE SONG?????....
.
...DIRTY_DIANA!!!!!.....
.
...mzsexybaby'HER LIL" SISTER'

Fave MJ songs:

Don't Stop Till You Get Enough, Off the Wall, Human Nature, Lady In My Life & Billie Jean are my all-time faves. I cannot decide which is better between Off the Wall and Thriller, though. I say they are a tie.

I just wish "Thriller" could have been like, down the road for him a bit. I wish that were his fourth album/CD instead of his second (as an adult). It just seemed like he peaked so early in his adult career that there was no place he could possibly go but down. What an amazing career and legacy this man had.

blanco said:

There's going to be alot of material released

Motown has over 200 songs left in the vaults and around 7 years of footage

MJJ Productions has a wealth of material. Books that were never released, albums that were either finished and put away or projects that were never completed

concerts that have been shown... He recorded everything

bboy87 said:

unique said:

i've long compared MJ to elvis for a number of reasons, and it seems on his death that it makes the comparison even closer, both dying at a reasonably early age after long spells of drug abuse and trying to reclaim past glories, and both were on the verge of bankruptcy at the point of death. whilst elvis made a lot of money, he similarly blew it on gracelands and all sorts of spending sprees. he was also warned that his spending was out of control. ironically elvis made more money after his death than whilst alive, partly due to turning gracelands into the museum, and partly due to merchandising and licensing, as well as gradual reissues. i think they should take another leaf out of elvis's book and open gracelands as a museum for the fans to visit, and whilst they've already went OTT in rereleasing the hits umpteen times, perhaps they can finally give the studio albums the expanded versions they deserve, such as 2 disc sets with the outtakes following the main album, and 12"s on the bonus disc. that was the original idea behind my playlist, but instead of sticking to 80 minute sets i thought i'd just stick it in order

NastradumasKid said:

contrapposto said:

OK, here's something I have ALWAYS wanted to know: The beginning of the "Way you make me feel" video has what I always considered to be a straight-up Minneapolis/Prince sound to it. The first 3 minutes you can hear it in the background and ESPECIALLY from the 2:40 to 3:00 minute mark it is full throttle prince sounding! SO, does anyone know what this is or if it's an MJ song, b-side, unreleased? Maybe it IS Prince and no one has ever revealed it yet. I've always wanted to know!!! AND I freakin loved the hell out of this song and video back in the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJrUa-zKeIc


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Never thought about that.

It's funny because at the moment I'm playing stuff like 'She's Out Of My Life' and 'Gone Too Soon', when I couldn't stand them when he was here.

.. Maybe as they relate to how I feel, and are complete tear jerkers especially for me. I need to get it all out, but the thing is .. when will I stop?

ANOTHER ONE .. is 'On The Line'
[Edited 6/28/09 4:00am]

Boriqua1130 said:

SummerRain said:

I did not like the Earth Song because it was sad and it blamed God for all of the problems in the earth. MJ pretty much called GOD a liar and uncaring.

I hear you SummerRain.

For me, MJ stepped away from "fluff" and addressed a very important topic. Towards the end when things are being restored is the part that got to me. Like Job got asked by the Almighty..."Grid up your loins and answer me. Where where you when...". MJ's character got an answer too. I mean I could be "reading" too much into this video.

Right now, I've been listening to

Gone Too Soon
For All Time
Superfly Sister
Rock With You
When I Come of Age
Remember The Time
The Way You Love Me
Human Nature
I'll Be There
I Can't Help It

Dont stop till u get enough, Lovely one, two master strokes of genius

Michael Jackson Celebration: WVOF "Upper Room with Joe Kelley" Monday June 29th

Event: MICHAEL JACKSON Musical Celebration
Place: "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" radio show
WVOF 88.5 FM in Fairfield, Connecticut USA
Date/Time: Monday June 29th 6pm-10pm NYC Time
Internet Live Stream: www.wvof.org

Join us as we celebrate the music of MICHAEL JACKSON this Monday. These tough times are about community and love and we encourage our friends to participate in this special LIVE program.

Call us during the live show at (203) 254-4111. We would love to hear your favorite memories of Michael and music requests.

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Peace and Love,
Joe Kelley

journey said:

TheBlackCat said:

Someone's Knockin' At The Door.
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell.
Someone's Knockin' At The Door.
Somebody's Ririgin' The Bell.
Do Me A Favor,
Open The Door And Let 'Em In.

Sister Suzie, Brother John,
Martin Luther, Phil And Don,
Brother Michael, Auntie Gin,
Open The Door And Let 'Em In.

Someone's Knockin' At The Door.
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell.
Someone's Knockin' At The Door.
Somebody's Ringin' The Bell.

Do Me A Favor,
Open The Door And Let 'Em In.



Paul McCartney & Wings

It's hip to be square

Rebelution said:

Human Nature is my favourite song I just don't know when I'll be able to listen to it again.

My favorite song is from the Jackson 5 "Can You Feel It?"

Remember The Time is second.

Off The Wall was my very first album, and I remember buying it and taking it home. I must have listened to that album for about six hours straight.

Man in the Mirror is an excellent song as well, as are Black or White, Leave Me Alone, and Scream.

GustavoRibas said:

Does anyone know if there is a picture that exists of Michael Jackson and Prince together?

I discovered Prince through Michael Jackson. He was the one it all started with.
When I first learned about his death I was devastated. I thought I could never listen to his songs again. But then, at 3.30 AM or so, they played We Are The World, not a big fan of the song but hearing al those greats singing Michael's lyrics I realised his music will last forever.
The day after I played all my favorite songs and the lesser known like One Day In Your Life, For All Time, On The Line, but also Billie Jean and In The Closet. I will mis him forever. He was my first idol.
I had tickets for August 24th, to go with my brother and sister. I would've been my first time ever to see him. But that's not important.

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[Edited 6/28/09 9:32am]

It was 35 years ago this summer that I bought my first Jackson 5 lp. It was the first of many to come. I never gave up on Mike and his brothers, even when I was teased for being a fan. Of course I got the last laugh in '83 when the (rest of the) world jumped on board... There are so many stories and so little time. And maybe that's the way God intended it, so those who've touched us can continue to do so... RIPMJ

peterv said:

This is my favorite single by the Jacksons, seen here performing on Top of the Pops in 1977.

here's my tribute to michael, the real life 'truman show.' this has always been one of my favorite mj tunes... from the 'bad' album.
hope everyone enjoys,
r.i.p michael.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH0DW5BwnIA

Forgot about this song, played it today, make me feel good.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Cinnie said:

LittleBLUECorvette said:

unique said:

I agree that MJ cannot be compared to Prince since he is not a singer songwriter and musician. He is more comparable to Madonna in that most of the songs he did were written by others or he had minimal input, whereas we know P is behind all aspects of his music.
MJ is marred by scandal and none of us know for sure what is truth or reality... obviously he was an easy target for many acusations, and clearly he had issues w/ his own self. But he did have some great tunes- Wanna Be Startin Somethin', Shake Your Body, and Man in the Mirror were highlights for me.
I recall being very impressed w/ his performance of Billy Jean and the unvailing of the moonwalk. He killed it. He did know how to make an entrance, a show, and create buzz. It is undeniable the affect he had on music in the 80's- the media build up and press he was able to create... The huge world premieres of videos- no one did the video release like MJ. He and Madonna were (Madonna Still is) great at creating a buzz, previewing their music w/ drama, like nothing the music industry had scene before.
Whatever any of us think about MJ personally we have to admit the man knew how to bring it to the public, to create buzz... he and Madonna started the all out media campaigns & buzz like we had never scene prior (the marketing, the personalities, the clothes...) for anyone who was around to witness the change these 2 created in marketing, you have got to be impressed w/ what they did.
So, I have to give props to MJ for hitting the fans in all out force, ways that we talked about for weeks after. MJ and Madonna took it to another level.
Of course P is stronger musician, songwriter, performer to me than both MJ and Madonna- though Madonna is a great performer too, but no one knew how to come out & create public anticipation like MJ and Madonna.
I hope the rumors about MJ abusing children were not true, and if they were true I hope he pays dearly in the afterlife (this is a crime that deserves eternal punishment)! But since none of us know the truth, I am going to hope that these were just acusations by money hungry greedy people who saw an easy target to make such acusations about.

I watched "Captain Eo" today. I was alone when I watched it and I still got embarrassed. There is entertainment. There is art. At times you can have art that entertains and entertainment that occasionally prompts some thought. Michael Jackson was nothing but entertainment. Musical genius, (musical anything) doesn't even enter the conversation. He sang, he danced, he elevated the music video to silly levels. Song and dance. Nothing high-brow. I don't get what all the fuss is about. Musically that guy wasn't about anything. he was good at many things that made his records desirable, but I don't think music was one of them. Most of it dated extrememly poorly, to boot. Wow.

steakfinger said:

"Michael was a musical genius. Sure, he didn't write and produce all his songs, but it's deeper than that."

Berry Gordy did more for popular music than Michael Jackson. Berry Gordy was not a musical genius, either. I'm not saying you have to be a genius to be influential.

"Not every performer does what Prince does. Does that make them less talented?"

Yes. That's like saying, "Not every basketball player is as good as XYZ. Does that make them less talented?" The answer is YES.

"Does that mean they shouldn't be less loved by the public?"

No. I'm not talking about being loved by the public. Barack Obama is loved by the a lot of the public. Barack Obama is also not considered a musical genius by most sober people.


"If you think Michael was just an entertainer, fine, but I think he was more than that."

I know you do. That is your business. I don't think we're even talking about the same thing. I think you're letting your love of the man and his influence on your life distort your objectivity. In any definition of the term "musical genius" agreed upon by 95% of people Michael doesn't even remotely qualify. That doesn't mean he's not widely influential. That doesn't mean he's not well-liked. I'm not talking about popularity, I'm talking about talent. Being a good dancer has nothing to do with the music you make. Spending a lot of money on videos has nothing to do with your musical skills.

"I put him in the same category as James Brown..."

I agree. Again, dancing gets people excited. James wasn't much of a musician, either, but he sure knew how to have his band jam and pick the best parts THEY came up with to arrange into "songs".

"Stevie Wonder..."

Greatly disagree. Stevie Wonder and Prince are both talked about in musician circles with great respect. Michael Jackson never comes up. Prince and Stevie Wonder will be remembered for being very talented and innovative musicians. Michael will be remembered for spending a lot of money on ambitious videos and dancing. That's not counting the negative stuff that will probably overshadow even those things.

"Jackie Wilson and more of my favorites."

Sure. Why not.

"Michael introduced alot of people to music, he reached alot of people. That speaks volumes to me."

I am glad it brings you volumes of speakage. It doesn't change facts. Michael Jackson was a well-loved entertainer. He was good at dancing and spending loads of money to create innovative music videos. Not considering his scandals, these two things are about all he's likely to be remembered for aside from the music he did little to create.

littlebearbeer said:

SummerRain said:

it's tragic that an artist with his talent didn't release an album in 8 years then passes away

Time heals all wounds, but the loss of Michael Jackson is still so devastating to me. I was home when hearing the news, and I felt as if someone has kicked me in my chest. I fell to the floor. My heart is very heavy. My eyes are blood shot from crying off and on for the past few days. I am crying as I make this post.
Michael Jackson has been part of my life since I was a child, and the loss is so great. I take comfort in the fact that I was fortunate to see him live 3 times, and his musical catalog, and live shows that I own on video and dvd will continue to keep him alive in my heart.
Despite the many controversies that has surrounded him, the questionable life choices, the plastic surgery, etc., his musical legacy is set in stone.
Michael Jackson is the undisputed "King Of Pop, and no one could ever take that title from him.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU, MICHAEL JACKSON. MAY YOUR SOUL FINALLY BE AT PEACE.

i tell ya.. Stranger In Moscow and Earth Song are beautiful

Sdldawn said:

If I start listing the songs, my heart will sink again.....I just cannot believe he is gone. I am really going to miss him.....

The Way You Make Me Feel, Lady in My Life and Man in the Mirror i truly enjoyed....but I cant pick favorities....i loved almost everything he did

Stranger in Moscow is the sound of loneliness and fear. I'm telling ya, Disc II of History is an awesome album. Aside from a couple of misfires like Little Susie and Childhood, it's classic stuff.

What makes it so daring is that it's the only MJ album that defies the wholesome family-friendly image. MJ swearing and sounding furious on an album while revealing his persecution complex amidst infectious dance grooves. Awesome.

I love every song he ever made!!!!!

He may be gone but as an artist his music will live on forever and ever. God bless his soul. RIP MJ.

I might be duplicating what some others may have already said, but has Prince actually been quoted on his feelings on MJ's passing???

We all know how private Prince likes to be, I do find it a little odd that nothing has been said at all...or have I missed something?

Peace & Love 2 u all
Jayney

Since his death, i've been listening to this list: the jams are catchy and charming, but not badass (like Bad or DS, for example) and the ballads truly mirror how I feel about his death...

1.Blame it on the boogie
2.Rock with you
3.It's the falling in love
4.Human Nature
5.You rock my world
6.I can't help it
7.Enjoy yourself
8.I just can't stop loving you
9.One more chance
10.Man in the mirror
11.Gone too soon
12.Lady in my life
[Edited 6/29/09 2:16am]

maybe tomorrow

work that body...

Mine easily is a mix of all the albums on my Ipod

Thriller 25th anniversary
Bad (Special rerelease with Streetwalker and Flyaway)
Dangerous
History Book 1 and 2
Invincible and
Blood on the Dancefloor maxi single with Ghosts

Favourite songs (In no order)

Man in the mirror
I can't stop lovin u
Beat it
Thriller
Will u be there
In the Closet
Who is it
Why you wanna trip on me
U r not alone
Stranger in Moscow
Earth Song
Heal the World
Keep the Faith
Lady in my Life
Got to be there
The Love you save
Never can say goodbye
Dancin Machine
Blame it on the Boogie
The Way you make me feel
Rock with you
Burn this disco out
Blood on the Dancefloor
Cry
You rock my world
Butterflies
Tabloid Junkie
Little Susie
Shes out of my life

journey said:

I think my two favorite MJ songs are "Keep The Faith" and "Just Good Friends". When either of these start playing in the car they really pep me up. "Keep the Faith" is very inspiring to me.

PanthaGirl said:

Brofie said:

I am not sure whether anyone has thought about this or not in this thread cos I havent really scrolled through it, but, IMO, Michael Jackson will only b remembered as an excellent POP PERFORMER, nothing more, nothing less!! He wont b remembered as a PROLIFIC SONGWRITER AND MUSICIAN like, for example, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, etc.!!!!

He was ONLY a pop performer, he never played any instruments and his songwriting was good, but it never really reached hearts and souls and thought provoking and life altering!!!!
[Edited 6/29/09 7:45am]

Desire2006 said:

Let's not take anything printed on The Sun about Michael Jackson seriously, okay?

Desire2006 said:

Desire2006 said:

Michael Jackson tops album chart - Number 1 again

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8123085.stm

Michael Jackson has topped the UK album chart and made six new entries in the singles top 40, six years after his last number one.

Greatest hits album Number Ones rocketed from 121 to the top spot after a surge in sales since the superstar's death on Thursday.

The same album earned Jackson his last number one when first released in 2003.

Four of his other hit albums also made a reappearance in the top 20, the Official Charts Company said.

Thriller, still the biggest-selling album of all time, raced from 179 to number seven, King of Pop reached 14, Off The Wall got to 17 and The Essential Michael Jackson came in at number 20.


Stores have seen a surge in sales of Jackson's albums
A total of 11 Michael Jackson or Jackson Five albums featured in the top 200.

In the singles chart, 43 out of the top 200 singles feature the singer, with Jackson hits accounting for all but one of the new entries in the top 40.

Overall, Michael Jackson accounted for over 300,000 record sales across singles and albums in just two days this week.


R.I.P. Micheal Jackson

I always thought the songs Michael wrote himself were the most touching songs on his records.

LittleBLUECorvette said:

Just last weekend I had spent hours on youtube and dailymotion watching old MJ/J5 videos. And I'm not talking that 80's stuff, no sir! I mean the mid-70's; big fro-wearin', nitro-dancin' performances during the transition period, when Mike's voice was changin' and the mainstream wasn't payin' close attention. The shows that made me lie to my mom, sayin' I was sick so I could stay home from school and wouldn't miss it (we didn't have VCRs, much less tivo), but then was amazingly well when she got home and ready to go to the wrecka stow and buy the new album kinda performances… I don’t know who performed better in those days, me or them. Still, I wouldn’t change a thing. I am who I am today because of the inspiration and motivation Michael’s excellence gave me at a formative time in my life. So many stories…

peterv said:

novabrkr said:

Cinnie said:

As much as I was not a champion of Mike, damn the guy was a great singer, great performer, even a great songwriter.

I watch this 8 year old kid singing with complete emotional maturity. He was a prodigy. A genius of sorts.

Even when I was no longer a big fan, the dude constructed near perfect pop hits & vocal performances like Man in the Mirror. Even long after his prime, stuff like You Rock My World has that classic mike vocal touch and groove that I can really appreciate.

It's a sad story, but he definitely left a legacy.

My favorite songs of his are

Shake Your Body
Workin Day & Night
Human Nature
Billie Jean
The Way U Make Me Feel
Another Part of Me
Leave Me Alone
Heartbreak Hotel
You Rock My World
Off the Wall
Don't Stop
PYT
Blame it On the Boogie

This weekend, I spent about $30 getting Off The Wall and Dangerous from iTunes as well as some other single MJ tracks.


A paper message taped to the front door of a music store on June 26, 2009, one day after Michael Jackson died, states that the store is out of all Michael Jackson product

Apparently, MJ is about to rocket to the top of the charts in every free country in death just like he always did in life. Stores cannot keep product on the shelves.

Yeah we're about to see a crazy Billboard list:

!. Thriller
2. Off the Wall
3. Bad
4. Dangerous

and on and on.

Especially with how bad cd's sell nowadays. I think a lot of old schoolers like me who have zero Michael Jackson albums on cd might replenish their collections. I was thinking about getting Off The Wall, personally.

Anxiety said:

What are your favorite Michael Jackson songs?

What MJ music are you listening to today in remembrance, and what songs would you recommend to others?

Let's talk about the one thing that we can all appreciate: the music.

List your Michael Jackson playlists and favorite songs here.

At the moment the songs I am feeling are mainly his motown and early epic stuff , because they reflect for me what is going on now:

Wannabe Where U Are
Music & Me
Looking Through the Windows
Happy
Maybe Tomorrow
Blues Away(Which was written by M.Jackson)
Even Though your Gone
Show you the way to go

However once I feel more cheered up, I will be dancing to:
Off The Wall(Which should be the signature tune to Michael life)
Don't Stop
Wannabe Starting something
Shake Your Body Down to The Ground
Billie Jean
Rock With You
Heartbreak Hotel
Everybody
Get On the Floor
[Edited 6/29/09 12:16pm]

My favorite Michael Jackson:

Lady in my Life
Maria
Butterflies
Man in the Mirror
Billie Jean
I'll be There
Enjoy Yourself
Remember the Time
Working Day and Night
Dirty Diana
Heartbreak Hotel
Who's Loving You (All time Fav)
Lovely One
Smooth Criminal

I'm listening to all of these right now plus:

Bad
Beat It
Rock with You
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
Off the Wall
Blame It on the Boogie
Dancing Machine
Shake Your Body Down to the Ground
Push Me Away
Good Times
Show You the Way to Go

RIP Michael!

I growed up watching MJ grow up. His death reminds me greatly of Elvis P. death when I was a kid. I don't believe there were any fowl methods to his death, I think that Michael J. tried to comeback too hard too soon at 50 yrs old. I also believe stress took him down greatly, though he caused a lot of the stress involved in his life.

Truth is, I don't know of another performer today whose death could have the impact on the world that his has had. He may be last of a kind. As a Prince fan, I would be devistated at if P died, but I doubt the world would stop and notice his death as they have MJ's.

Correct me if wrong, Princess Diana's death had a huge impact, but I don't think it was as large as this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH0DW5BwnIA

check out my tribute to michael, this has always been one of my favorite mj tunes... r.i.p michael.

electric said:

Just addded and in the beginning of the show. We will be joined LIVE by Gary Hines of Sounds of Blackness who will discuss opening up for the Jackson Five and cooking some soul food for the brothers Jacksons back in the day.

MICHAEL JACKSON Musical Celebration
Place: "Upper Room with Joe Kelley and Gi Dussault" radio show
WVOF 88.5 FM in Fairfield, Connecticut USA
Date/Time: Monday June 29th 6pm-10pm NYC
Time Internet Live Stream: www.wvof.org

Join us as we celebrate the music of MICHAEL JACKSON this Monday. These tough times are about community and love and we encourage our friends to participate in this special LIVE program. Call us during the live show at (203) 254-4111. We would love to hear your favorite memories of Michael and music requests.

AOL Instant Message at our screename WVOF885 or email joeradio@optonline.net .
Peace and Love, Joe Kelley