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sweet release · 09-19-2010, 02:10 PM

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

Redlemon · 09-20-2010, 06:24 AM

Sorry that you've gone 16 hours without a response here.

I don't care for Michael Jackson. My first thought regarding him, whether it is a fair assessment or not, is "pedophile". The only thing I enjoyed of his was the Thriller video.

When Thriller came out, I was in 9th grade, and dating my first girlfriend, Sarah. She was into Michael Jackson. It wasn't a particularly good relationship, but it was my first, so I didn't know any better.

Strange Famous · 09-20-2010, 11:31 AM

I think I said this here before on a thread about his death.

I think he was outrageously talented, probably the most talented performer of his generation by a little way. Its hard to tell the truth, I dont believe that he was a rapist personally, but I am certain that he did things and had relationships with children that were inappropriate and not legal. I am not sure whether he really appreciated that these things were wrong, but he was an adult and he was to be held responsible for them.

He had a horrible childhood and his father seems like a genuinely awful human being, but a lot of other people grew up horribly and didnt become what Michael became. I dont take any pleasure from his death in any way, but there are people who I would mourn more.

Perhaps genius is ALWAYS tainted with madness, but it isnt really an excuse.

A great, really brilliant man, and a very flawed human being.

CinnamonGirl · 09-20-2010, 02:30 PM

I was pretty much in love with Michael Jackson when I was a kid. Y'know the red jacket with all the zippers he wore in the Beat It video? Yeah, I had that. I still have it...but it doesn't fit anymore

I also had a purple purse with the Thriller album cover.

So, yeah. I grew up with Michael Jackson (solo, that is. I was born in '81, so I didn't listen to, or even know about, the Jackson 5 until junior high.) Favorite song? Hmmm...I'd have to go with either "The Way You Make Me Feel" or "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough."

I was out with my best friend (ZombieSquirrel.) We were having dinner before seeing the Gin Blossoms in concert, and my mom sent me a text telling me the news. We both just kind of looked at each other like "what the fuck?" Felt like part of my childhood died, too.

sweet release · 09-21-2010, 12:57 AM

CinnamonGirl, i envy you so bad.

i would love such a memorable peace of michael jackson history.

the only thing i have (well, apart from the albums of course) is some replica tickets. i was going to see his concert in london, the one he never got to do.. so i put in a request for replica tickets, as that was kind of what they were doing for a refund.

let me tell you a story about michael jackson.

i had always wanted to meet the guy, but knew it would probably be impossible. i was always doing what i could to get tickets for his concerts etc, but mno luck.

a week before he died, i went to see another concert at the O2 arena london. the X factor i think it was?

anyway, guess who was there promoting his london tour

only michael jackson himself!

just for a moment, my dream had been realised. i was standing just seconds from him. if i reached out, i would have been able to shake his hand.

that is my best michael jackson memory

09-19-2010, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
sweet release Crazy Location: in a constant state of depression	your thoughts on michael jackson? 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 __________________ These Stories don't mean anything if you've got no-one to tell them to. I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you, it's hard to find release and people can be so cold.

09-20-2010, 06:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Sorry that you've gone 16 hours without a response here. I don't care for Michael Jackson. My first thought regarding him, whether it is a fair assessment or not, is "pedophile". The only thing I enjoyed of his was the Thriller video. When Thriller came out, I was in 9th grade, and dating my first girlfriend, Sarah. She was into Michael Jackson. It wasn't a particularly good relationship, but it was my first, so I didn't know any better. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

09-20-2010, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	I think I said this here before on a thread about his death. I think he was outrageously talented, probably the most talented performer of his generation by a little way. Its hard to tell the truth, I dont believe that he was a rapist personally, but I am certain that he did things and had relationships with children that were inappropriate and not legal. I am not sure whether he really appreciated that these things were wrong, but he was an adult and he was to be held responsible for them. He had a horrible childhood and his father seems like a genuinely awful human being, but a lot of other people grew up horribly and didnt become what Michael became. I dont take any pleasure from his death in any way, but there are people who I would mourn more. Perhaps genius is ALWAYS tainted with madness, but it isnt really an excuse. A great, really brilliant man, and a very flawed human being. __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

09-20-2010, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
CinnamonGirl She's Actual Size Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell	I was pretty much in love with Michael Jackson when I was a kid. Y'know the red jacket with all the zippers he wore in the Beat It video? Yeah, I had that. I still have it...but it doesn't fit anymore I also had a purple purse with the Thriller album cover. So, yeah. I grew up with Michael Jackson (solo, that is. I was born in '81, so I didn't listen to, or even know about, the Jackson 5 until junior high.) Favorite song? Hmmm...I'd have to go with either "The Way You Make Me Feel" or "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough." I was out with my best friend (ZombieSquirrel.) We were having dinner before seeing the Gin Blossoms in concert, and my mom sent me a text telling me the news. We both just kind of looked at each other like "what the fuck?" Felt like part of my childhood died, too. __________________ "...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world." "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

09-21-2010, 12:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
sweet release Crazy Location: in a constant state of depression	CinnamonGirl, i envy you so bad. i would love such a memorable peace of michael jackson history. the only thing i have (well, apart from the albums of course) is some replica tickets. i was going to see his concert in london, the one he never got to do.. so i put in a request for replica tickets, as that was kind of what they were doing for a refund. let me tell you a story about michael jackson. i had always wanted to meet the guy, but knew it would probably be impossible. i was always doing what i could to get tickets for his concerts etc, but mno luck. a week before he died, i went to see another concert at the O2 arena london. the X factor i think it was? anyway, guess who was there promoting his london tour only michael jackson himself! just for a moment, my dream had been realised. i was standing just seconds from him. if i reached out, i would have been able to shake his hand. that is my best michael jackson memory __________________ These Stories don't mean anything if you've got no-one to tell them to. I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you, it's hard to find release and people can be so cold.