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MJ was a defining musician in my life, and my favorite, Bon Jovi, is another. This is a great track, available for download for FREE, specially recorded as a show of solidarity for the people of Iran. Andy Madadian, an Iranian singer, travels to LA to do this tune with Jon and Richie. A super rendition of a classic track.
DOWNLOAD JON BON JOVI & ANDY MADADIAN – STAND BY ME
Awesome stuff. This was recorded a day before MJ’s passing. Did all of us do our part to stand by MJ when he was alive or only now we realized our regrets? I admit I had a couple of posts on this blog, taking the mickey out of MJ, but I always felt he is never guilty of anything, except for being very naive believing that everyone is good. RIP MJ.
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My first taste of music as a 7 year old was THAT renowned Grammy Awards cassette – that had “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Uptown Girl”, “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”, “Let’s Dance”, “Every Breath You Take”, “Karma Chameleon”, “Flashdance – What a Feeling” on the album.
That’s where my love for MJ commenced - “Beat It” & “Billie Jean”.
I recalled how my late dad had the “Thriller” cassette, and how I perpetually listened to the whole album and for some reason, my favorite song off the album back then was “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’”.
I remembered attending some event for children in 1987 (can’t recall what event), but I definitely recall dancing to a Michael Jackson song all on my own in front of everyone. It was a spontaneous moment. I clearly can recollect a lady (I was 10), asking me to marry her jokingly – and then keep saying she wished I was older? LOL!
I remembered how I hotfooted to a friend’s house (he had the largest TV set in the neighbourhood) to join a big group of children and adults and catch the debut of MJ’s music video – “Bad”.
I think there were 2 memories in 1988, once during my primary school prefects’ gathering, I sang “Man in the Mirror” solo, and another, dancing in a group of 4 in front of strangers at Central Market KL to “The Way You Make Me Feel”.
I remembered how in 1991, when I first heard “Black or White” on the radio, and pestered my mom to get me the “Dangerous” cassette as an early Christmas gift – I even accompanied her to Lot 10 Salem Power station to buy it!
Fast forward to 1997, I went to Langkawi with my then girlfriend, and another couple. We were having boozing and chilling, typical Langkawi fun, and at night we drove to Sheraton Langkawi to a pub there. When “Blood on the Dancefloor” unexpectedly came on, I took the stage again and danced like there’s no tomorrow, when the tune ended, everyone in the pub clapped. Either they were enjoyed it or happy that it was over. LOL.
Every single memory there continued my love for music, with Michael Jackson being the catalyst.
RIP MJ. The LAST LEGEND on Earth. No other musician will ever come close to you, even the ones in the past. You did what Elvis and the Beatles didn’t really achieve, uniting the world, different races, religion and ages. We were blessed by your presence.
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Mr Oxman said the family would let Debbie spend time with her kids – but would not allow her to “tear the family apart” by separating them from little brother
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MJ was in the process of writing a new song with his 3 children before his untimely demise . The song, “River Ripple” speaks of unconditional love for his 3 children – Prince Michael, Paris, Prince Michael II.
“Ripples in my River; Flow on, Child, flow free; Love is King, we waded in; You three, you three and me.”
MJ has over 200 unreleased songs in his vault. Sigh. I hope that his duet with Akon, recorded last year, called “Hold My Hand” gets to see the light of day real soon, because it’s simply MJ at his best.
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I don’t know if most of you were aware of this, as I only found out on Friday. MJ did it in the music video of Smooth Criminal, and he re-enacted that famous “lean” in his concerts too, where his music videos came to live.
Michael Jackson Smooth Criminal Lean
I always thought there were some “strings” involved in the action, though it didn’t make sense at all. Then I found out, it’s actually a patented system, co-invented by Michael Jackson himself.
A system for allowing a shoe wearer to lean forwardly beyond his center of gravity by virtue of wearing a specially designed pair of shoes which will engage with a hitch member movably projectable through a stage surface. The shoes have a specially designed heel slot which can be detachably engaged with the hitch member by simply sliding the shoe wearer’s foot forward, thereby engaging with the hitch member.
That Patented Lean in Smooth Criminal Music Video
How cool is that? To read more about the patent, click here, and to download the PDF of the patent, click here.
I’m not sure if anyone heard of this song, taken from his last album, “Invincible”, where overall, it was a letdown by MJ’s high standards, but still packed a decent song or 3. Like this one, called “Speechless”.
DOWNLOAD Michael Jackson – Speechless
Thank you for defining the music industry Michael, you will always remain a major influence in many music artistes, and through them, and your songs, your legacy will forever live on.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: “Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity. Though there were serious questions about his personal life, Michael was undoubtedly a great entertainer and his popularity spanned generations and the globe.”
Sir Paul McCartney: “It’s so sad and shocking. I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul. His music will be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones.”
Quincy Jones: “He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. To this day that music is played in every corner of the world, and the reason is because he had it all – talent, grace, and professionalism.”
Madonna: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”
Britney Spears: “I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I’m devastated he’s gone!”
Lisa Marie Presley: “I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.”
Brooke Shields: “My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing.”
Dionne Warwick: “We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow that they are now going through. He will live on in my memory and most definitely through the music he shared with so many.”
Justin Timberlake: “We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations, and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him onstage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together.”
Martin Bashir: “Many of us were excited about the prospect of him performing in London. Thousands of people had bought tickets from all over the world and now to hear this news is very, very sad. I think it’s worth remembering that he was probably singly the greatest dancer and musician the world has ever seen.”
Slash: “Really sad news about Michael. He was talent from on high.”
Liza Minnelli: “He was a kind, genuine and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life.”
Steven Spielberg: “Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend.”
Chuck D: “Jackson probably died of a broken heart and a broken soul. … He was a victim of the drug of celebrity and he was never trained to wean himself off it.”
Martin Scorsese: “Michael Jackson was extraordinary. When we worked together on Bad, I was in awe of his absolute mastery of movement on the one hand, and of the music on the other. Every step he took was absolutely precise and fluid at the same time. It was like watching quicksilver in motion.”
Cher: “When I think of him, I think of this young boy, this teenager I first met … He was a great teenager, optimistic and adorable.”
Jane Fonda: “I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on the Golden Pond set after ‘Thriller.’ ”
Serena Williams: “Even though I met him, knew him, if I saw him on the streets I still would have been like ‘Aaaah!’. He is just iconic on all levels. He was definitely the ultimate celebrity. Any celebrity who met Michael Jackson was completely (in) awe, I know I was.”
Lenny Kravitz: “He was a boy that God blessed with the most angelic voice. Just listen to an early Jackson Five album and listen to that voice. The purity, the feeling, the interpretation of the lyrics. At the age of 10, he was on par with James Brown and Aretha Franklin. But the thing he had that they could not match was the fact that he was a child. But at the same time he sang as an adult. That line between child and experienced adult took his expression to an unmatched level. I got to work with Michael on a track that has not been released and it was the most amazing experience I’ve had in the studio. He was funny. Very funny and we laughed the whole time. I also saw what a beautiful father he was. He was a beautiful human being.”
Mariah Carey: “I am heartbroken. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world. I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever.”
Coldplay: “MJ was the best of the best. His music and performances made the world a brighter place. His light will shine on forever.”
Shirley Bassey: “I have very fond memories of Michael with one dinner in particular where he renamed me Lady Goldfinger. For the rest of the time I knew him that was my name. He was an icon and the King of Pop, quite simply magic.”
Robin Gibb: “We’ve not only lost a great friend in Michael but also lost a wonderful sensitive human being. This tragedy should teach us a lesson to value and praise those gifts while we still have them in the world. If even a small portion of the praise that is bestowed on Michael Jackson now in death was given to him last year, in life, he might well still be with us. That is the sad truth. One consolation is that he will triumph by his legacy.”
Alice Cooper: “Michael Jackson was easily as influential as James Brown, and that’s saying a lot. He was the Fred Astaire of his time.”
Demi Moore: “I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!”
John Mayer: “Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. Think we’ll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.”
Wyclef Jean: “He lives forever in my heart i will never forget the day he came to see me in the studio and i played him music… R i p to Michael Jackson my music god … Some lost Elvis Presley and we lost Michael Jackson… I cried today because Michael Jackson was a Father that we all lost!”
Kim Kardashian: “Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family! Music will never be the same”
Mandy Moore: “RIP michael jackson and farrah fawcett. what a tremendous loss in one day…. thoughts and prayers with their families and loved ones….”
Peter Andre: “Michael Jackson dying is absolutely devastating. I am totally shocked. MJ, you’re the best.”
Lance Armstrong: “Terrible news about Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett. My best to their friends, fans, and families.”
Fergie: “We have lost one of the greatest icons of all time. He forever set the bar for entertainers all around the world.”
Diana Ross: “I can’t stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking. I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”
Ne-Yo: “Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music. I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying. Long live Michael Jackson.”
Akon: “Michael Jackson’s accomplished so much that there’s not even words to explain what he’s done for urban and pop music. Every artist that I personally know has been influenced by him. The world has lost one of the greatest entertainers who shaped many generations and will continue to for years to come.”
Beyonce: “The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. … I love you Michael.”
Celine Dion: “From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. … I had his poster on my wall.”
Usher: “He broke barriers, he changed radio formats. With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled.”
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I wrote this last year.
He recently recorded a song with AKON, called “Hold My Hand”. It’s music to the ears when jackson does what he do best. There are still no concrete news about his next album, but I know one thing for sure though, when MJ dies, a lot of us will be in mourning – me included.
RIP MJ (29 August 1958 – 25 June 2009)
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I am extremely sad right now. Extremely. I am undecided whether to stop blogging for a week or to dedicate posts on MJ as a mark of respect. The world’s last remaining legend leaves us.
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