just had to do this!
saw mention of michael jackson in another thread, and it started me off about how great he is and my memories of him and stuff so have to post this and get it out my system!
questions:
how did you get in to michael jackson?
do you prefer him on his own or with the jackson 5?
what song by michael jackson is the best?
how did you feel when he died.. and where were you?
so i'll anser first:
my earliest memory of michael jackson was a video of 1 of his concerts. a family member had it, and when ever i went round there house they would show it to me. started dancing around the living room to the songs, and from then on made it my effert to buy the albums. i much prefer him on his own, and my fave song by him is either earth song, heal the world, or you ar not alone. that song sends shivers down my spine... and though it may not be what he was thinking at the time, i like to think there is a message to that. no matter what you are going through, someone is there with you who can understand and has been there as well.
as for his death, i found out from a lady at the airport. at first i didon't believe her and said it can't be right, he has some concerts to do (i had tickets to his show). but when it did finally sink in.. i just broke down. i couldn't even bring myself to play his music, it started me shaking and feeling icky about everything. it was only when i heard a tribute on the radio a year later that i actually started listening to him again. i feel like there's a part of me missing, and that's michael.. but his music is legendary.
i'm pleased with myself, i can actually now come out here and talk about him. a year ago i'd just be in a total mess if i even mentioned michael jackson (or hear someone else mention it). the only song that i can't listen to is gone too soon, because the memories come flooding back.
so what about you?
what are your thoughts about the king of pop