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Printable coolbreeze said: In terms of his adult work as a writer/producer, I liken him to George Michael more than anyone else. That is the best comparison, not in terms of their outcomes, but in terms of their processes. Neither of them are really musicians in the strict sense, but they both were able to find the right grooves to fit their songs. Musically they were both extremely conventional, but effective. Neither of them were musical originals, but MJ got better results because he collaborated with greater producers than George (Quincy being the obvious example). George tended to work alone or with lesser producers and it shows. MJ was a much better singer, but George was a better lyricist and songwriter.
Also, Prince is too challenging and perverse as an artist and as a person to have that much mass appeal. MJ comes across as a much nicer guy (ironic when you consider what a deceitful and manipulative paedophile he actually was). Prince appeared naked on album covers and was seen as overtly gay by many. This will always limit his appeal. Prince's death will not be such a big deal, and only knowledgeable music lovers will remember him in future. MJ will be remembered by the masses more, even though he was not in Prince's league as an overall artist. --Ahem! :-l FUCKKK George Michael! You shouldn't even use the consecutive words "George" and "Michael" in the same sentence as Michael Jackson. And to call someone a pedophile while praising George Michael...The same guy that was showing his dick to a (male) cop in a public restroom? UUUE WEEE, that's some awfully strong shit you are smoking! Get serious. Compared to M.J. that dude ain't shit! The only thing they remotely have in common is the name Michael and that's about it. I'll bet that over 99% of avid music fans couldn't name over four songs by George Michael. Michael Jackson probably has more hits than he has songs in his catologue! Next time, just save that wasted breath to fart with...then inhale really deep. why waste your own breathe on an artist you clearly know nothing about? UK number one singles (12) * 1984: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (Wham!) * 1984: "Careless Whisper" * 1984: "Freedom" (Wham!) * 1984: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (Band Aid) * 1985: "I'm Your Man" (Wham!) * 1986: "The Edge of Heaven" (Wham!) * 1986: "A Different Corner" * 1987: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with Aretha Franklin) * 1991: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (with Elton John) * 1993: Five Live EP (with Queen and Lisa Stansfield) * 1995: "Jesus to a Child" * 1996: "Fastlove" U.S. number one singles (10) * 1984: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (Wham!) * 1985: "Careless Whisper" (Wham! featuring George Michael) * 1985: "Everything She Wants" (Wham!) * 1987: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with Aretha Franklin) * 1987: "Faith" * 1988: "Father Figure" * 1988: "One More Try" * 1988: "Monkey" * 1990: "Praying for Time" * 1991: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (with Elton John) Studio albums * 1987: Faith * 1990: Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 * 1996: Older * 1999: Songs from the Last Century * 2004: Patience Compilation albums * 1998: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael * 2006: Twenty Five [edit] Live albums * 1993: Five Live plus his hits with wham! Title Release Date Album Chart Positions UK Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart AUS Singles Chart US Hot 100 US AC "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" 1982 Jun Fantastic 45 - - - - "Young Guns (Go For It!)" Sep 3 3 4 - - "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" (re-issue) 1983 Jan 8 13 9 - - "Bad Boys" [A] May 2 3 9 60 - "Club Tropicana" Jul 4 4 60 - - "Club Fantastic Megamix" Dec - 15 16 - - - "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" 1984 May Make It Big 1 1 1 1 4 "Careless Whisper" [b ] Jul 1 1 1 1 1 "Freedom" Aug 1 1 3 3 4 "Everything She Wants" [C] Dec - - 7 1 4 "Last Christmas" [C] [D] Dec - 2 1 3 - - "I'm Your Man" 1985 Sep Music from the Edge of Heaven / The Final 1 1 3 3 13 "A Different Corner" 1986 Apr 1 2 4 7 6 "The Edge of Heaven" [E] Jun 1 1 2 10 22 "Where Did Your Heart Go?" Oct - - 54 50 - Albums Title Release Date Peak chart positions U.K. Australia U.S. Fantastic 1982 1983 1 5 83 Make It Big 1984 1 1 1 Music From The Edge of Heaven 1985 1986 - - 10 The Final 1986 2 5 - 12" Mixes (Compilation) 1987 - - - If You Were There (The Best of Wham) (Compilation) 1997 4 - there's a lot more to GM than you clearly know. he wrote, played, and produced his own records, and always sang live in concert. there's no real comparison to MJ apart from being a major solo artist in the 80s and 90s. he's had a pile of number 1 singles MJ had 13 number 1 singles in the states, and only 9 in the UK, so GM has had more number 1 hits here in the UK than MJ and only 1 short in the states, and GM is still alive to have more hits [Edited 7/6/09 0:39am] | |
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unique said: coolbreeze said: --Ahem! :-l FUCKKK George Michael! You shouldn't even use the consecutive words "George" and "Michael" in the same sentence as Michael Jackson. And to call someone a pedophile while praising George Michael...The same guy that was showing his dick to a (male) cop in a public restroom? UUUE WEEE, that's some awfully strong shit you are smoking! Get serious. Compared to M.J. that dude ain't shit! The only thing they remotely have in common is the name Michael and that's about it. I'll bet that over 99% of avid music fans couldn't name over four songs by George Michael. Michael Jackson probably has more hits than he has songs in his catologue! Next time, just save that wasted breath to fart with...then inhale really deep. why waste your own breathe on an artist you clearly know nothing about? UK number one singles (12) * 1984: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (Wham!) * 1984: "Careless Whisper" * 1984: "Freedom" (Wham!) * 1984: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (Band Aid) * 1985: "I'm Your Man" (Wham!) * 1986: "The Edge of Heaven" (Wham!) * 1986: "A Different Corner" * 1987: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with Aretha Franklin) * 1991: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (with Elton John) * 1993: Five Live EP (with Queen and Lisa Stansfield) * 1995: "Jesus to a Child" * 1996: "Fastlove" U.S. number one singles (10) * 1984: "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (Wham!) * 1985: "Careless Whisper" (Wham! featuring George Michael) * 1985: "Everything She Wants" (Wham!) * 1987: "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (with Aretha Franklin) * 1987: "Faith" * 1988: "Father Figure" * 1988: "One More Try" * 1988: "Monkey" * 1990: "Praying for Time" * 1991: "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (with Elton John) Studio albums * 1987: Faith * 1990: Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 * 1996: Older * 1999: Songs from the Last Century * 2004: Patience Compilation albums * 1998: Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael * 2006: Twenty Five [edit] Live albums * 1993: Five Live plus his hits with wham! Title Release Date Album Chart Positions UK Singles Chart Irish Singles Chart AUS Singles Chart US Hot 100 US AC "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" 1982 Jun Fantastic 45 - - - - "Young Guns (Go For It!)" Sep 3 3 4 - - "Wham Rap! (Enjoy What You Do)" (re-issue) 1983 Jan 8 13 9 - - "Bad Boys" [A] May 2 3 9 60 - "Club Tropicana" Jul 4 4 60 - - "Club Fantastic Megamix" Dec - 15 16 - - - "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" 1984 May Make It Big 1 1 1 1 4 "Careless Whisper" [b ] Jul 1 1 1 1 1 "Freedom" Aug 1 1 3 3 4 "Everything She Wants" [C] Dec - - 7 1 4 "Last Christmas" [C] [D] Dec - 2 1 3 - - "I'm Your Man" 1985 Sep Music from the Edge of Heaven / The Final 1 1 3 3 13 "A Different Corner" 1986 Apr 1 2 4 7 6 "The Edge of Heaven" [E] Jun 1 1 2 10 22 "Where Did Your Heart Go?" Oct - - 54 50 - Albums Title Release Date Peak chart positions U.K. Australia U.S. Fantastic 1982 1983 1 5 83 Make It Big 1984 1 1 1 Music From The Edge of Heaven 1985 1986 - - 10 The Final 1986 2 5 - 12" Mixes (Compilation) 1987 - - - If You Were There (The Best of Wham) (Compilation) 1997 4 - there's a lot more to GM than you clearly know. he wrote, played, and produced his own records, and always sang live in concert. there's no real comparison to MJ apart from being a major solo artist in the 80s and 90s. he's had a pile of number 1 singles MJ had 13 number 1 singles in the states, and only 9 in the UK, so GM has had more number 1 hits here in the UK than MJ and only 1 short in the states, and GM is still alive to have more hits [Edited 7/6/09 0:39am] Unique, I'm gonna need you to refrain from posting George Michael and MJ's chart stats when that's been MY job  
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bboy87 said: Unique, I'm gonna need you to refrain from posting George Michael and MJ's chart stats when that's been MY job
A cease and desist order has already been mailed to you sorry, i didn't want to take things off course, but it's incredible how people will go on so much about artists they don't have a clue about. i don't normally bother or care about chart placings, in fact i was surprised GM had so many number 1 singles, especially in the states. if he didn't refuse to record/release during his well publicized spat with sony in the 90s he could have done a lot better. and whilst he hated touring, he at least made a number of appearances at large charity events, like live aid, live 8, net aid, etc. anything that had aid in it that was a concert, and GM was there. he obviously smoked to much weed when he turned up to lemon aid though. | |
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unique said: bboy87 said: Unique, I'm gonna need you to refrain from posting George Michael and MJ's chart stats when that's been MY job
A cease and desist order has already been mailed to you sorry, i didn't want to take things off course, but it's incredible how people will go on so much about artists they don't have a clue about. i don't normally bother or care about chart placings, in fact i was surprised GM had so many number 1 singles, especially in the states. if he didn't refuse to record/release during his well publicized spat with sony in the 90s he could have done a lot better. and whilst he hated touring, he at least made a number of appearances at large charity events, like live aid, live 8, net aid, etc. anything that had aid in it that was a concert, and GM was there. he obviously smoked to much weed when he turned up to lemon aid though. How the hell did George Michael get into this ....really GM will tell you himself he's no where near MJ in anything ... please... 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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shorttrini said: Timmy84 said: I still hate that one.  You know Timmy, I love songs like this.. I also love "Whatzupwitu." Good silly fun!  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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Go to 5.40 ....MJ having a laugh with Chris Tucker in better times [Edited 7/6/09 8:51am] [Edited 7/6/09 8:51am] 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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In honor of MJ's passing and this classic thread by Ellie, I've made a list of my 100 favorite MJ songs. I'll be posting it soon, but you should check out Ellie's great thread if you haven't. "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: In honor of MJ's passing and this classic thread by Ellie, I've made a list of my 100 favorite MJ songs. I'll be posting it soon, but you should check out Ellie's great thread if you haven't.
Great thread ! I agree with the number 1 song it's been one of my favs of his new era, did not know the full story behind the song...great! 1 - Stranger In Moscow Since release, Michael has always said this was his most personal song. Written in a hotel room in Moscow in September 1993 while the child abuse allegation was peaking in the tabloids, yet he still had no legal obligations to return to the US until December, so just carried on with the 3rd leg of the Dangerous tour whilst seriously addicted to painkillers. The whole song just depicts the feeling of loneliness, starting off with the sound of rain and then Michael's enhanced beatbox, the guitar and that haunting whistle. He solely wrote, produced and arranged this - it's just Michael Jackson through and through. Reaching #4 in November 1996, it almost doesn't seem fit for single material when all those fucking hideous remixes take all the soul out of the entire thing. I honestly can't even pick out any stand out lines because it's all so good: I was wandering in the rain Mask of life, feelin' insane Swift and sudden fall from grace Sunny days seem far away Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me Stalin's tomb won't let me be On and on and on it came Wish the rain would just let me be How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Here abandoned in my fame Armageddon of the brain KGB was doggin' me Take my name and just let me be Then a begger boy called my name Happy days will drown the pain On and on and on it came And again, and again, and again... Take my name and just let me be How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Like stranger in Moscow Like stranger in Moscow We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like stranger in Moscow We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like stranger in Moscow I'm live in lonely I'm live in lonely, baby Stranger in Moscow [KGB interrogator - Russian to English Translation] "Why have you come from the West? Confess! To steal the great achievments of the people, the accomplishments of the workers..." R.I.P. MJ 
[Edited 7/6/09 9:41am] 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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unique said: midnightmover said: Dude, have you actually listened to a word I've said? I'm not talking about what MJ could have been. I posted clips showing you exactly what he WAS! You can't just focus on the later, weaker MJ and ignore all the years of brilliance before then. That is totally unfair. The clips I posted clearly show a phenomenal LIVE singer and performer. Listen to the Jacksons Live album. It is a full length concert, it's all live and Michael is simply on fire. Just in a league all by himself. The fact that he went downhill later on doesn't change the fact that he was, in his day, possibly the best song and dance man of all time. GM, by contrast, has no magic, no dynamism. He's an ordinary bloke with an okay voice giving ordinary performances.
And you say you can't hear colour when you hear music, but that's naive. Pretty much all white soul singers openly admit that they try to sound black. Some of them are more successful than others. Rod Stewart and Darryl Hall for instance do pretty well. GM, not so much, but he's a great songwriter and I love the Faith album. "Father Figure" is a masterpiece. It puts MJ to shame, but George is not a genius. MJ, as a performer, certainly was. I actually think Madonna used the correct word when she described his talent in the early days as "unearthly". It truly was spooky that someone so young could be so gifted. The fact that he became such an innovator in later years was unexpected. That shouldn't have happened, but Michael's ambition and hunger made it happen. Now, pretty much EVERYONE ON THIS WEBSITE knows I can diss Michael all day, so this is not fan talk! It's real talk. You need to forget about the Michael of later years. That wasn't Michael Jackson. It was a ghost. you have to compare like for like, we aren't comparing the child GM against the child MJ, we are comparing adult career to adult career. obviously from what you say, you agree that MJ had lost it during his adult career and couldn't hold a candle to someone like GM when it comes to live vocal performance for a full solo show  Are you feeling okay? I just posted two clips of MJ as a full grown man, not as a child. Since when is a man in his twenties considered a child? 
And you've already lost this argument because you haven't even attempted to deny that GM could never in his wildest dreams hope to match the MJ you see in those clips. If you agree that GM can't match that level then this argument is over (and I could fill up this thread with many more examples of MJ at his best from many different points in his career). the last comment is the perfect example of why folks think you MJ fans are loonys. how do you expect anyone to take your comments seriously with comments like that?
 LOL! You think I'm one of the MJ fanatics? How long have you been on this website for? Dude, I slam these MJ loons all the time. I'm starting to think you must be ill or something 'coz there can be no other excuse for such cluelessness.
And that comment of mine you're referring to obviously went totally over your head. It basically meant that by the end MJ became a shadow of his former self. A "ghost" if you will. It's hardly a controversial statement. I'll remember in future to spell out every metaphor in detail for you. We don't want to see you any more confused than you already are.  “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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coolbreeze said: In terms of his adult work as a writer/producer, I liken him to George Michael more than anyone else. That is the best comparison, not in terms of their outcomes, but in terms of their processes. Neither of them are really musicians in the strict sense, but they both were able to find the right grooves to fit their songs. Musically they were both extremely conventional, but effective. Neither of them were musical originals, but MJ got better results because he collaborated with greater producers than George (Quincy being the obvious example). George tended to work alone or with lesser producers and it shows. MJ was a much better singer, but George was a better lyricist and songwriter.
Also, Prince is too challenging and perverse as an artist and as a person to have that much mass appeal. MJ comes across as a much nicer guy (ironic when you consider what a deceitful and manipulative paedophile he actually was). Prince appeared naked on album covers and was seen as overtly gay by many. This will always limit his appeal. Prince's death will not be such a big deal, and only knowledgeable music lovers will remember him in future. MJ will be remembered by the masses more, even though he was not in Prince's league as an overall artist. --Ahem! :-l FUCKKK George Michael! You shouldn't even use the consecutive words "George" and "Michael" in the same sentence as Michael Jackson. And to call someone a pedophile while praising George Michael...The same guy that was showing his dick to a (male) cop in a public restroom? UUUE WEEE, that's some awfully strong shit you are smoking! Get serious. Compared to M.J. that dude ain't shit! The only thing they remotely have in common is the name Michael and that's about it. I'll bet that over 99% of avid music fans couldn't name over four songs by George Michael. Michael Jackson probably has more hits than he has songs in his catologue! Next time, just save that wasted breath to fart with...then inhale really deep. MJ is of course a far greater talent than dear old George. But George does beat him in one area. He's a better songwriter. But MJ's created far more intoxicating moments on record than George (his adlibs particularly). His records are also better produced, but credit for that mostly goes to others. As producers themselves they're about even. [Edited 7/6/09 10:20am] “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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midnightmover said: unique said: Are you feeling okay? I just posted two clips of MJ as a full grown man, not as a child. Since when is a man in his twenties considered a child?
And you've already lost this argument because you haven't even attempted to deny that GM could never in his wildest dreams hope to match the MJ you see in those clips. If you agree that GM can't match that level then this argument is over (and I could fill up this thread with many more examples of MJ at his best from many different points in his career). the last comment is the perfect example of why folks think you MJ fans are loonys. how do you expect anyone to take your comments seriously with comments like that? LOL! You think I'm one of the MJ fanatics? How long have you been on this website for? Dude, I slam these MJ loons all the time. I'm starting to think you must be ill or something 'coz there can be no other excuse for such cluelessness.
And that comment of mine you're referring to obviously went totally over your head. It basically meant that by the end MJ became a shadow of his former self. A "ghost" if you will. It's hardly a controversial statement. I'll remember in future to spell out every metaphor in detail for you. We don't want to see you any more confused than you already are. you seem to have a problem understanding what people are trying to tell you. when you understand, come back and rejoin the conversation. twisting and misunderstanding peoples words, either on purpose or by lack of intelligence, does not make an enjoyable conversation for now... Ever since Michael Jackson’s death, there has been a wave of media hype to announce that Michael Jackson is the most talented musician that has ever lived, easily beating out Mozart, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Prince and just about everybody else. It’s natural that an untimely death brings out a lot of sympathy, but this has gone too far.
Michael Jackson was a talented entertainer. Perhaps, he was the most talented entertainer of the 1980s. However, in terms of being a musician, he comes nowhere as close to Prince, who actually played his own instruments and never had to lip-synch on stage. Prince also didn’t have to rely on producers such as Quincy Jones; he wrote, produced, and played most of the instruments on all of his albums. While it is easy to be fond of Michael Jackson’s accomplishments, it is also shocking to be hearing the false accolades he has been given. What’s next? Is Michael going to called a greater humanitarian than Mother Theresa? Is Michael Jackson going to be praised for ending World War II? http://www.examiner.com/x...n-ever-was i think that sums things up well [Edited 7/6/09 12:07pm] | |
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LondonStyle said: AlexdeParis said: In honor of MJ's passing and this classic thread by Ellie, I've made a list of my 100 favorite MJ songs. I'll be posting it soon, but you should check out Ellie's great thread if you haven't.
Great thread ! I agree with the number 1 song it's been one of my favs of his new era, did not know the full story behind the song...great! 1 - Stranger In Moscow Since release, Michael has always said this was his most personal song. Written in a hotel room in Moscow in September 1993 while the child abuse allegation was peaking in the tabloids, yet he still had no legal obligations to return to the US until December, so just carried on with the 3rd leg of the Dangerous tour whilst seriously addicted to painkillers. The whole song just depicts the feeling of loneliness, starting off with the sound of rain and then Michael's enhanced beatbox, the guitar and that haunting whistle. He solely wrote, produced and arranged this - it's just Michael Jackson through and through. Reaching #4 in November 1996, it almost doesn't seem fit for single material when all those fucking hideous remixes take all the soul out of the entire thing. I honestly can't even pick out any stand out lines because it's all so good: I was wandering in the rain Mask of life, feelin' insane Swift and sudden fall from grace Sunny days seem far away Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me Stalin's tomb won't let me be On and on and on it came Wish the rain would just let me be How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Here abandoned in my fame Armageddon of the brain KGB was doggin' me Take my name and just let me be Then a begger boy called my name Happy days will drown the pain On and on and on it came And again, and again, and again... Take my name and just let me be How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside How does it feel (How does it feel) How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel How does it feel (How does it feel now) How does it feel How does it feel When you're alone And you're cold inside Like stranger in Moscow Like stranger in Moscow We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like stranger in Moscow We're talkin' danger We're talkin' danger, baby Like stranger in Moscow I'm live in lonely I'm live in lonely, baby Stranger in Moscow [KGB interrogator - Russian to English Translation] "Why have you come from the West? Confess! To steal the great achievments of the people, the accomplishments of the workers..." R.I.P. MJ
[Edited 7/6/09 9:41am] I totally agree, since he died, this is the song that I can't stop playing, there is just so much emotion, I think that this is one of his most underrated songs. Lady Cab Driver is one of the greatest songs ever! | |
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Timmy84 said: VenusBlingBling said: Somehow I've missed out on this one:
I love the faces he makes and Eddie trying to look so cool.I still hate that one. Come on, it's absolutely brilliant!!
Btw, what year did this come out? . [Edited 7/6/09 15:35pm] | |
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Somewhere In Time- written in 1980 Starlight- the original version of Thriller Stay- written by Michael and Bryan Loren in 1988 for Dangerous Stop The War- written by Michael and Carole Bayer Sager in 1999 Streetwalker- written by Michael in 1986 for Bad and wasn't included on the set due to Another Part Of Me being chosen Sunset Driver- written by Michael circa 1979-1982 Susie- written by Michael in 1978 Take My Heart- recorded by The Jackson 5 during the period at Steeltown in 1967 Thank Heaven- written by Michael in 1998 That- written by Michael around 1985 and then reworked in 1998 That's How Love Is- recorded by The Jackson 5 for Motown There Must Be More To Life Than This- recorded in the summer of 1983 with friend Freddie Mercury at Michael's home, Hayvenhurst. Was later re-recorded by Freddie on his 1985's solo LP "Mr. Bad Guy" This Is It- written by Michael circa 1980 Throwin' Your Life Away- written by Michael circa 1988 To Satisfy You- written by Bryan Loren for Dangerous. Later re-recorded by Loren for his album with Michael on background vocals Tomboy- written by Michael in 1985 for Bad Monkey Business- written by Michael in 1989 for Dangerous. Was supposed to be the lead single off the album, but was removed and Black Or White took the spot The Toy- written by Michael in 1980 for the Richard Pyror film of the same name Tragedy of A Cheerleader- written by Michael. Date unknown, but was written BEFORE 1993 Tubeway- written by Michael circa 1999 for Invincible Turning Me Off- written by Michael before 1993 Under Your Skin- written by Michael in 1979 for either Off The Wall or Triumph Victory- the title track to the 1984 LP of the same name. A Duet between The Jacksons and Queen What A Lonely Way To Go- written by Michael in 1975 What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted- The Jackson 5's cover of the Jimmy Ruffin track What Does It Take To Win Your Love- Jackson 5 recording from the Motown years What You Do To Me-originally written in 1985 for Bad, but then re-written in 1998 What's It Gonna Be- written by Michael What's Your Life- written by Michael and Jermaine, possibly for Victory When Babies Smile- written in 1979 and then used as a poem for Michael's 1992 book "Dancing The Dream" Who Do You Know- written by Michael in 1981 possibly for Thriller Why- written by Babyface for HIStory. Was going to be on the album until Michael's nephews 3T heard the song. He gave it to them for their 1995 album which included his vocals from the original version. Why Can't I Be- written by Michael in 1980 Why Shy- written by Michael- date unknown Xscape- recorded in 2002 and meant for a major release but was leaked on the internet You Ain't Gonna Change Nothin'- written by Michael in 1975 You're A Liar- written by Michael "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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VenusBlingBling said: Timmy84 said: I still hate that one. Come on, it's absolutely brilliant!!
Btw, what year did this come out? . [Edited 7/6/09 15:35pm] No I'm not joining the bandwagon.
And it was 1993. I remember because I used to have the JET book that featured MJ and Eddie on the cover. | |
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So wen are we gonna get some new shipments on Jackson music. Best Buy is down to about 10 copies of Number One's, Wal-Mart is totaled. PRINCE: Always and Forever
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LittleBLUECorvette said: So wen are we gonna get some new shipments on Jackson music. Best Buy is down to about 10 copies of Number One's, Wal-Mart is totaled.
the Barnes and Noble near my house had about 4 copies of Thriller 25 that's it. "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: So wen are we gonna get some new shipments on Jackson music. Best Buy is down to about 10 copies of Number One's, Wal-Mart is totaled.
the Barnes and Noble near my house had about 4 copies of Thriller 25 that's it. Amazon UK got a 6 day lead time on CD's he's selling out big time over here! 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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unique said:[quote] midnightmover said: you seem to have a problem understanding what people are trying to tell you. when you understand, come back and rejoin the conversation. twisting and misunderstanding peoples words, either on purpose or by lack of intelligence, does not make an enjoyable conversation for now... Ever since Michael Jackson’s death, there has been a wave of media hype to announce that Michael Jackson is the most talented musician that has ever lived, easily beating out Mozart, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Prince and just about everybody else. It’s natural that an untimely death brings out a lot of sympathy, but this has gone too far.
Michael Jackson was a talented entertainer. Perhaps, he was the most talented entertainer of the 1980s. However, in terms of being a musician, he comes nowhere as close to Prince, who actually played his own instruments and never had to lip-synch on stage. Prince also didn’t have to rely on producers such as Quincy Jones; he wrote, produced, and played most of the instruments on all of his albums. While it is easy to be fond of Michael Jackson’s accomplishments, it is also shocking to be hearing the false accolades he has been given. What’s next? Is Michael going to called a greater humanitarian than Mother Theresa? Is Michael Jackson going to be praised for ending World War II? http://www.examiner.com/x...n-ever-was i think that sums things up well [Edited 7/6/09 12:07pm] Fool, it is YOU who don't understand what is being said. Your comprehension skills are no better than the worst floon. The fact that you posted a blog excerpt that I would agree with entirely as (presumably) some kind of argument against me shows that you haven't understood a word I've posted.
And dude, if you actually want people to read your posts in future I suggest you start using capital letters at the start of your sentences and when using names or words like "I". I'm sure I'm not the only person who skips over many of your posts because of the absence of this basic tool. Is the CAPS LOCK button broken on your computer? “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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Michael Jackson interview in studio with will.i.am
This CD is still due .... rip MJ 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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R.Kelly just can't hold back the tears...
That's a big man crying right their...so sad.. 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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midnightmover said: unique said: Fool, it is YOU who don't understand what is being said. Your comprehension skills are no better than the worst floon. The fact that you posted a blog excerpt that I would agree with entirely as (presumably) some kind of argument against me shows that you haven't understood a word I've posted.
And dude, if you actually want people to read your posts in future I suggest you start using capital letters at the start of your sentences and when using names or words like "I". I'm sure I'm not the only person who skips over many of your posts because of the absence of this basic tool. Is the CAPS LOCK button broken on your computer? it's an article from a well known publications official website. i don't care what you think or agree with, just ignore my posts and stop your stupid trolling, baiting, flaming and insults. no one cares about your opinions but yourself. you posts make you seem as deluded as the craziest fool, but i think you are doing this intentionally to try and wind people up | |
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A classic that will live forever.....
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Michael Jackson Tribute - Lupe Fiasco - Chicago Theatre
MJ is World Class... 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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This video is great and true .....
BET AWARDS 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON "TRIBUTE" -FIASCO/JOKE/CIRCUS/DISGRACE/LETDOWN/GHETTO BLOCK PARTY 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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Cast of "Hair" - Michael Jackson Tribute on Good Morning America
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Madonna S & S Tour - Michael Jackson Tribute Pro Shot
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Michael Jackson Tribute 2009 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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Loved the Madonna tribute. There's something really wrong about the cast of "Hair" needing to read the lyrics to "I'll Be There."  "Whitney was purely and simply one of a kind." ~ Clive Davis | |
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AlexdeParis said: Loved the Madonna tribute. There's something really wrong about the cast of "Hair" needing to read the lyrics to "I'll Be There."
In some ways i'm glad they had the lyrics because, you can't makes mistakes live on a tribute  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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