soul men?

oki doki

so that includes white females too?

Someone here awhile ago made a video compilation of MJ dancing to this song I have no idea who sang, or what the title was, or even the lyrics (in other words, I'm shit for luck).

It went something like...or it sounded like 's w one' over and over again, and in the beginning of the song they're counting '1...2...3...'

Any idea?

Wow, a week already...

Sadly, but not surprisingly, the circus is in full effect for the forseeable future. I've watched and read a lot of the coverage and comments and I noticed one thing...with a few exceptions, there's hasn't been much in the way of balanced commentary. He's being remembered either as a saint or the devil incarnate...as usual, I think the truth is somewhere in the middle, and we may never know all of it. A few thoughts...

If I were Katherine Jackson the fans would be SOL. I'm sorry, but Mike gave and gave to his fans his whole life and I would be putting a stop to it right here and right now. I'd have a private service and burial and that would be it. Period. No Staples Center, (AEG), no Neverland, no interviews, no cameras, nada. Let people do and say whatever, because they're gonna do it anyway. I'd bury my child in peace and whoever didn't like it could kiss my butt. Anyone who wanted to have a memorial like they did at the Appollo could do so on their own. I would designate one representative to speak for the family and order the rest to shut up till my son was buried and the investigation is concluded...or else.

As for Quincy Jones, he may very well have had some insight but I'm not convinced that he was any more of a friend to Mike than anyone else who worked closely with him. It wasn't so much what he said as the way he said it and his timing. At least let the man be laid to rest before you decide you gotta "keep it real". Why the rush?

My thoughts about Joe Jackson are not fit to repeat in polite conversation.

I'm no doctor but I doubt Mike could have pulled off those 50 shows without a hitch and I tend to believe the reports that he initially agreed to far less. AEG's attempts to fatten their golden goose failed tragically. I am not persuaded otherwise by the few moments of footage they released today either...that's called marketing for the upcoming dvd. AEG is owned by a "Limbaugh type" conservative and it shows in the fact that the company cares about nothing but their bottom line.

I'm sick to death of people questioning how the President, Prince or any other public figure have chosen to respond. They are under no obligation whatsoever to do so and the more people that express their condolences privately to avoid this feeding frenzy, the better IMO.

More than anything, as a fan from the early days it makes me sad to think how many vultures and opportunists basically contributed to the destruction of a very gifted, sensitive and troubled soul. I always held some small hope that Mike would get it together one day so he could depart this life at peace with himself. I don't pretend to know the extent of his issues and I wouldn't give a damn if he never performed another show, but I would like to have seen him healthy again.

I feel for his loved ones and hope that somehow he's at peace finally.

The only way I could try and accept the ticket selling is if the money goes 2 a good cause...but dayum?!



Fans To Be Charged $25 To Attend Michael Jackson's Memorial Service

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Fans can now attend Michael Jackson's memorial service for only $25! The star-studded memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday would reportedly charge fans for the event.

RadarOnline.com has learned that the general public will be asked to pay $25 to sit in the stands, while the King of Pop's family and friends and other VIPs will sit on the main floor of the venue.

To those who wish to attend will have their money's worth, however. The memorial service will reportedly feel like a concert production featuring guest speakers. Elizabeth Taylor and Diana Ross, two of the "Thriller" hitmaker's closest friends are expected to attend. There will be a lot of music and video screens inside and outside Staples.

An elephant parade with circus performers will take place immediately after the service.

His now-canceled "This Is It" tour t-shirts will be sold outside the venue for people who would enter the place.

Michael Jackson's memorial service will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST.

http://www.allheadlinenew...%20Service
[Edited 7/2/09 21:58pm]

THE MICHAEL JACKSON STORY debuts on TV ONE July 26th. I knowthis will be good.

Wow! Love the last 4 or 5 pages of this thread. To see a celebration of Michael's musical legacy is far more healing than getting wrapped up in the media circus. His music speaks for itself with far better than any commentary by someone canonizing or tearing him down.

Aside from celebrating the change in focus of this thread, I also want to clarify my earlier rant. I certainly didn't mean to say people shouldn't by new music or performances that be released, just that people should be careful not to support the same people/companies that are doing/saying such despicable things right now.

kalelvisj said:

Yeah I did what Michael did or try to anyway: I made a change.

Timmy84 said:

They say change is good! Too many papers to grade to watch it all right now...but soon! Thanks for all the great clips!

rare- Bad Tour in Houston

Timmy84 said:

They say change is good! Too many papers to grade to watch it all right now...but soon! Thanks for all the great clips!

serpan99 said:

Really why not just slice him into thin little pieces and have Joe selling them roadside.

Midnightmover said: Why do you think President Obama has made no direct statement about such a huge incident? The White House issued a perfunctory written statement, yet when Bob Hope died a few years ago, George Bush went on TV from the Oval Office and delivered a personal eulogy. There's been nothing like that for MJ. Why do you think that is? Not all of us can brush aside paedophilia as easy as you.... (from a follow up post) The point is Obama is not giving Jacko the treatment a legend of his magnitude would usually merit. The reason for that is obvious and I mention it simply to point out that I am not alone in my views. If I was, then Obama would be seen on television praising Mike in the same way that George Bush did with Bob Hope.

bboy87 said:

My dad was there, unless he did more than one show here for that tour?

LittleBLUECorvette said:

He did 3 shows in Houston: April 8th, 9th, and 10th

The BAD tour was the first time I got to see Michael live. It was an amazing show, an artist in his true element.

Hopefully one day this tour will get a proper DVD release.

Swa

Michael had so many yes men around him that never cared for him as we know so what makes us think that this doctor cared.

The BAD tour was the first time I got to see Michael live. It was an amazing show, an artist in his true element.

Hopefully one day this tour will get a proper DVD release.

Swa

BoOTyLiCioUs said:

Don't let the upset take you over. Foul play has already been ruled out. That we know.

The rest post that is all speculation. Let's all wait and see what the results say.

Swa