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Printable [quote] LondonStyle said: had to watch this before going to bed.....
M.J. at his best you can just feel the magic Yes before going to bed is good, what a lame performance. But the scene represent 4 me the situation of MJ. He in the middle and far away hundred of singers, who sings for him. In the 02 arena in london it was planed that he sing only one song live, the rest was planed to came from tape. [Edited 6/30/09 23:51pm] | |
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jumpy said:[quote] LondonStyle said: had to watch this before going to bed.....
M.J. at his best you can just feel the magic Yes before going to bed is good, what a lame performance. But the scene represent 4 me the situation of MJ. He in the middle and far away hundred of singers, who sings for him. In the 02 arena in london it was planed that he sing only one song live, the rest was planed to came from tape. [Edited 6/30/09 23:51pm] No it wasn't "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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jumpy said:[quote] LondonStyle said: had to watch this before going to bed.....
M.J. at his best you can just feel the magic Yes before going to bed is good, what a lame performance. But the scene represent 4 me the situation of MJ. He in the middle and far away hundred of singers, who sings for him. In the 02 arena in london it was planed that he sing only one song live, the rest was planed to came from tape. [Edited 6/30/09 23:51pm] A lame performance are you taking about M.J. or your life? Many orgers have said it already if you don't like MJ go somewhere else please this is not the time or the place - have some respect and class..  [Edited 7/1/09 4:27am] Da, Da, Da....Emancipation....Free..don't think I ain't..! London 21 Nights...Clap your hands...you know the rest..
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bboy87 said: LittleBLUECorvette said: Around 92, I was at my aunts house and my dad came over with a surprise, 3 MJ posters (I still got in my garage.) If we didn't go to the store he'd bring it home. I remember him bringing home Diana Ross on cst/ Got to be there was a gift (don't remember what for.) I remember once in 95 he came home with Ben and J5's 16 Greatest hits on cassette, one for me and one for my sister. I was pissed I got 16 greatest hits. 
I remember in 94 on a rainy day going to Top Hits (local mom and pop record store) to get Original Soul of MJ on vinyl. I remember going to a video store down the street and getting "The Legend Continues" around the same time. I remember getting The Jacksons debut in 96 (I know this cause my pops got New Editions Home Again for my sister around the same time) I also heard 2300 J Street on the radio that day and asked my dad about it. He said he never got that album.
I got Jacksons Live on cassette but don't remember when I got it. Yeah, I got the Michael/panther poster but my sister took it down because that damn panther scared the hell out of me. I got GH and Off The Wall for Christmas '92 Then proceeded to get more everytime I went to the store. I remember buying Got To Be There, Third Album, Joyful Jukebox Music, One Day In Your Life, The Best of Michael Jackson, Farewell My Summer Love, Anthology, The Jacksons, Triumph, Destiny, the Motown Legends compilations.....all priced at 5.99 each! I've only owned Dangerous, The Jackson Live!, HIStory, Blood on The Dancefloor, and Victory on CD I'm mad that of all the CDs, vinyls, and tapes, I never found Forever Michael  How'd you find JJ, was it on vinyl, it's very rare? I didn't get it until that twofer with Boogie a few years back. And how could I forget Motown Legends, I got that comp too back in 95. I also got a comp woth the brothers with there shirt of in that black and white photo from 72. I remember buying it, but to this day, don't remember the name of the cassette (and can't find it either). PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: bboy87 said: Yeah, I got the Michael/panther poster but my sister took it down because that damn panther scared the hell out of me. I got GH and Off The Wall for Christmas '92 Then proceeded to get more everytime I went to the store. I remember buying Got To Be There, Third Album, Joyful Jukebox Music, One Day In Your Life, The Best of Michael Jackson, Farewell My Summer Love, Anthology, The Jacksons, Triumph, Destiny, the Motown Legends compilations.....all priced at 5.99 each! I've only owned Dangerous, The Jackson Live!, HIStory, Blood on The Dancefloor, and Victory on CD I'm mad that of all the CDs, vinyls, and tapes, I never found Forever Michael How'd you find JJ, was it on vinyl, it's very rare? I didn't get it until that twofer with Boogie a few years back. And how could I forget Motown Legends, I got that comp too back in 95. I also got a comp woth the brothers with there shirt of in that black and white photo from 72. I remember buying it, but to this day, don't remember the name of the cassette (and can't find it either). I found it by circumstance, Just looking through the cassette aisles(remember those?) and stumbling on it. It was about 5.99 "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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jumpy said: SoulAlive said: No offense to those other artists that you listed,but I would take 'Off The Wall' over anything that they have released.I'm sick of people trying to downplay a great artist just because he is a "pop" performer,as if pop music is a bad thing  Michael's music was embraced by millions and millions of people around the globe.His performances are legendary.I don't really care whether he played any instruments or not and judging from his worldwide record sales,no one else cares either.Good music is good music.Who the hell listens to 'Off The Wall' and 'Thriller' and the Jackson Five stuff,and say "Well,he's not playing the instruments,so therefore he's crap"??!! This type of 'musical snob' mindset is really ridiculous.I am by u, good music is good music, but i try 2 give credits 4 the right people. I try 2 look behind the curtain. That's all. I like the music, sure. It's not about downplaying a great artist, it's about 2 say what it is and nothing else. A lot of people do exactly the opposite, they "upplay" MJ. And not becuz of the music, but becuz of the hype done by the marketing and industries. I get what you're saying.My only gripe is with those people who dismiss MJ as "just a pop performer".They forget that he has written many of his biggest hits,he composes melodies,he creates the vocal harmonies and background vocals,etc.These things are all part of the production process.I never considered him to be some "puppet" in the studio,taking orders from a producer.I always got the feeling that he was heavily involved in the creation of his work.Can he play 26 instruments? Hell no,but he didn't need to.He was able to do what he specializes in and SUCCEED at it.That was enough for me and his millions of fans around the globe. | |
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SoulAlive said: jumpy said: I am by u, good music is good music, but i try 2 give credits 4 the right people. I try 2 look behind the curtain. That's all. I like the music, sure. It's not about downplaying a great artist, it's about 2 say what it is and nothing else. A lot of people do exactly the opposite, they "upplay" MJ. And not becuz of the music, but becuz of the hype done by the marketing and industries. I get what you're saying.My only gripe is with those people who dismiss MJ as "just a pop performer".They forget that he has written many of his biggest hits,he composes melodies,he creates the vocal harmonies and background vocals,etc.These things are all part of the production process.I never considered him to be some "puppet" in the studio,taking orders from a producer.I always got the feeling that he was heavily involved in the creation of his work.Can he play 26 instruments? Hell no,but he didn't need to.He was able to do what he specializes in and SUCCEED at it.That was enough for me and his millions of fans around the globe. I 100% agree with you Soul. There was someone who recently posted that because he was not like Prince, and played a gazillion instrument "did not write his own songs", he was not worthy of all of the praise he received, in life and now in death. I was going to respond, but I didn't wanna give him the time of day. "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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shorttrini said: SoulAlive said: I get what you're saying.My only gripe is with those people who dismiss MJ as "just a pop performer".They forget that he has written many of his biggest hits,he composes melodies,he creates the vocal harmonies and background vocals,etc.These things are all part of the production process.I never considered him to be some "puppet" in the studio,taking orders from a producer.I always got the feeling that he was heavily involved in the creation of his work.Can he play 26 instruments? Hell no,but he didn't need to.He was able to do what he specializes in and SUCCEED at it.That was enough for me and his millions of fans around the globe. I 100% agree with you Soul. There was someone who recently posted that because he was not like Prince, and played a gazillion instrument "did not write his own songs", he was not worthy of all of the praise he received, in life and now in death. I was going to respond, but I didn't wanna give him the time of day. It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. ... [Edited 7/1/09 7:09am] | |
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[quote] SoulAlive said: shorttrini said: I 100% agree with you Soul. There was someone who recently posted that because he was not like Prince, and played a gazillion instrument "did not write his own songs", he was not worthy of all of the praise he received, in life and now in death. I was going to respond, but I didn't wanna give him the time of day. It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. It seems that some people here can only think in black or white LOL Sure, an artist doesnt need to a lot of instruments, that is not the point. I only say, stop puting MJ on a socle and try to take him as he is, and try to not play the game that the insdusties wants you to play. Even now more then when he was alive. That's is when real respect beginns... Why so many seuddenly buy so much cd from MJ? There is no reason in fact. ok, understand or leave it. PS: By the way, after all, would b fine to c MJ playing at least one instrument... (now a lot of people will kill me 
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Huggiebear said: One of the more obscure songs I have heard is called I am Love, one of the Jackson 5 last songs with Motown its about late 1974 after Dancing Machine, Jermaine does all the vocals and they all wear matching different coloured frilled blouses singing it. Has anyone heard it, its quite mature sounding.
the whole dancing machine is pure fire ... best song also on that album is "if i don't love u this way" man, he has such an amazing body of music that it's sad to see him constrict it down to the basics. he's too talented for the lineup he's doing. estelle 81 | |
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i must have been 5 going on 6, i had a lil record player n my mom bought ktel records ... Dancing Machine was one of the songs on one of the albums ... every time i hear it which is never but occasionally youll hear it guaranteed im 5 again for a minute or two. [Edited 7/1/09 8:35am] | |
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jumpy said:[quote] It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. It seems that some people here can only think in black or white LOL Sure, an artist doesnt need to a lot of instruments, that is not the point. I only say, stop puting MJ on a socle and try to take him as he is, and try to not play the game that the insdusties wants you to play. Even now more then when he was alive. That's is when real respect beginns... Why so many seuddenly buy so much cd from MJ? There is no reason in fact. ok, understand or leave it. Here, is what I find so sad. People always seem to appreciate a person more when that person has passed on. That is a crying shame, hence the reason why people seem to be buying more of his music now that when he was alive. I remember when "Invincible", was released. My best friend, could not STAND this CD, he and I used to argue about it. While I thought it was not his best, I still believe that it had it's moments. Well, guess who got his copy, my friend. People want to have a piece of him, just so that they can say, they have a piece of him. I have said this once and I will say this again, It is a damn shame to see all of those people who were against him before his passing, sing his praises now. What he did in his personal life, was HIS business...not mine or anybody else. People are actually on this board saying, because he did not write as much songs as Prince or play as many instruments as him, then he he should not be considered a legit artist. That is the stupidest thing that I have ever heard!! There are some legit artist, who cannot read sheet music, but have turned out some of the greatest melodies that I have ever heard, simply by playing by ear. So, let the man's talent live on and let him rest in peace... [Edited 7/1/09 8:32am] "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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he did not write as much songs as Prince or play as many instruments as him, then he he should not be considered a legit artist
Mayb i missed it, but i didnt c anybody who wrote this. [Edited 7/1/09 9:08am] | |
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I never had Bad Special Edition, so I picked it up today (along with the Historical Collectors Edition Mag). I'll play it when I work out in the morning. PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: I never had Bad Special Edition, so I picked it up today (along with the Historical Collectors Edition Mag). I'll play it when I work out in the morning.
I thought you had it 
I remember buying it first, then bought Thriller second, then Off The Wall, then Dangerous SE last "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: LittleBLUECorvette said: I never had Bad Special Edition, so I picked it up today (along with the Historical Collectors Edition Mag). I'll play it when I work out in the morning.
I thought you had it
I remember buying it first, then bought Thriller second, then Off The Wall, then Dangerous SE last Never picked up the Special Edition of it. PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: bboy87 said: I thought you had it
I remember buying it first, then bought Thriller second, then Off The Wall, then Dangerous SE last Never picked up the Special Edition of it. Man, I'm disappointed in you
I bought it the day it came out "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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bboy87 said: LittleBLUECorvette said: Never picked up the Special Edition of it. Man, I'm disappointed in you
I bought it the day it came out I got Invincible the day it came out, top that. PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: bboy87 said: Man, I'm disappointed in you
I bought it the day it came out I got Invincible the day it came out, top that. bitch ass..... I got it 7 days later for my birthday
and orgnote me. we didn't finish our discussion "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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shorttrini said:[quote] jumpy said: It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. It seems that some people here can only think in black or white LOL Sure, an artist doesnt need to a lot of instruments, that is not the point. I only say, stop puting MJ on a socle and try to take him as he is, and try to not play the game that the insdusties wants you to play. Even now more then when he was alive. That's is when real respect beginns... Why so many seuddenly buy so much cd from MJ? There is no reason in fact. ok, understand or leave it. Here, is what I find so sad. People always seem to appreciate a person more when that person has passed on. That is a crying shame, hence the reason why people seem to be buying more of his music now that when he was alive. I remember when "Invincible", was released. My best friend, could not STAND this CD, he and I used to argue about it. While I thought it was not his best, I still believe that it had it's moments. Well, guess who got his copy, my friend. People want to have a piece of him, just so that they can say, they have a piece of him. I have said this once and I will say this again, It is a damn shame to see all of those people who were against him before his passing, sing his praises now. What he did in his personal life, was HIS business...not mine or anybody else. People are actually on this board saying, because he did not write as much songs as Prince or play as many instruments as him, then he he should not be considered a legit artist. That is the stupidest thing that I have ever heard!! There are some legit artist, who cannot read sheet music, but have turned out some of the greatest melodies that I have ever heard, simply by playing by ear. So, let the man's talent live on and let him rest in peace... [Edited 7/1/09 8:32am] I completey with you. I've seen so many people who darn near made a living bashing and making fun of the guy express their "grief" over his passing. Give me a break. If you weren't a fan while he was alive, why become a MJ fanatic when he's dead? As bad as this may sound, I have more respect for the person who bashes him while dead (although that is still wrong) than the person who bashed him while living and who are now singing his praises. I can't stand fake people! | |
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PurpleKnight said: 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. Stranger In Moscow is a classic. I've always thought that the HIStory album (disc II) was underrated. One thing that annoyes me about the mainstream media or the casual MJ fan is they think the only thing the man ever did was "Thriller, "Beat It", and "Billie Jean". The man has WAY MORE classic material than just those songs. "Stranger In Moscow" is proof of that. | |
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purpleworld said: PurpleKnight said: 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. Stranger In Moscow is a classic. I've always thought that the HIStory album (disc II) was underrated. One thing that annoyes me about the mainstream media or the casual MJ fan is they think the only thing the man ever did was "Thriller, "Beat It", and "Billie Jean". The man has WAY MORE classic material than just those songs. "Stranger In Moscow" is proof of that. Looking at his entire catalog is exhausting. The Jackson 5 released over 14 albums from 1969 to 1975 and then Michael released 4 solo LPs during that time too 1969 --- Diana Ross Presents The Jackson 5 1970 --- May- ABC September- Third Album October- The Jackson 5's Christmas Album 1971 --- April- Maybe Tomorrow September- Goin' Back To Indiana December- The Jackson 5's Greatest Hits 1972 --- January- Got To Be There May- Lookin' Through The Windows August- Ben 1973 --- March- Skywriter April- Music And Me July- In Japan September- Get It Together 1974 -- September- Dancing Machine 1975 --- January- Forever Michael May- Moving Violation "We may deify or demonize them but not ignore them. And we call them genius, because they are the people who change the world." | |
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purpleworld said: PurpleKnight said: 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. Stranger In Moscow is a classic. I've always thought that the HIStory album (disc II) was underrated. One thing that annoyes me about the mainstream media or the casual MJ fan is they think the only thing the man ever did was "Thriller, "Beat It", and "Billie Jean". The man has WAY MORE classic material than just those songs. "Stranger In Moscow" is proof of that. Got the same goose bumps when i played my brother's copy of Bad which had Man in the Mirror which is just an awesome song and it is becoming a bigger hit now that he has passed, I expect it will be number 1 in the singles chart UK this week Da, Da, Da....Emancipation....Free..don't think I ain't..! London 21 Nights...Clap your hands...you know the rest..
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jumpy said: It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. It seems that some people here can only think in black or white LOL Sure, an artist doesnt need to a lot of instruments, that is not the point. I only say, stop puting MJ on a socle and try to take him as he is, and try to not play the game that the industries wants you to play. Even now more then when he was alive. That's is when real respect beginns... Why so many suddenly buy so much cd from MJ? There is no reason in fact. ok, understand or leave it. PS: By the way, after all, would b fine to c MJ playing at least one instrument... (now a lot of people will kill me
Mayb from the same people from the system who killed MJ:-) Whenever any musical artist dies,people flock to the stores to buy their CDs and everybody reflects on the artist's life and music.I'm thrilled that MJ is finally getting all this love and adoration,after so many years of negativity and scandal.This love and respect is what he truly craved.It's what he worked so hard all those years to achieve.I think ALOT of people,even those who criticized him in recent years,are now realizing that he and his music meant so much more to them.  | |
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I have defintely been spinning Michael Jackson/Jackson 5/Jacksons songs pretty much nonstop since I heard the tragic news about his death. Yep, the Org's resident Deadhead hippie is re-visiting his youth and burning this disco out BIG time.
Latest playlist: Thriller Off The Wall Workin Day and Night Walk Right Now Blame it on the Boogie Remember the Time Rock With You (live) Liberian Girl Dirty Diana Keep The Faith Shake Your Body Stranger in Moscow We're Gonna Change Our Style (BLAST from the past!) ABC Heartbreak Hotel Wanna Be Startin Somethin They Don't Care About Us Butterflies Don't Stop Until They Get Enough The Love You Save I'll Be There Beat It Burn This Disco Out |
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SoulAlive said: shorttrini said: I 100% agree with you Soul. There was someone who recently posted that because he was not like Prince, and played a gazillion instrument "did not write his own songs", he was not worthy of all of the praise he received, in life and now in death. I was going to respond, but I didn't wanna give him the time of day. It's crazy how some people dismiss artists just because they can't play a billion instruments,lol.If the "real world" had that type of ridiculous mindset,'Thriller' would have been a low-selling flop.Thank God that MOST people aren't as narrow-minded as some of these musical snobs are,lol. ... [Edited 7/1/09 7:09am] My main gripe with the whole MJ thing, is that alot of the work he did with his brothers, which imo are some of the best things he has ever done gets over looked. I mean give me the Destiny & Triumph albums over the Dangerous & History albums any day, any time. Most of those songs on those albums were written & produced by MJ & his brothers. On another note I hope the funeral details are finalize soon so MJ can rest internally. The funeral will bring some form of closure even though the legal battle will continue for years to come. | |
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