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I know a lot of folks are fixated of the things they believe to be truth about Michael Jackson, and ya'll have a day with that. I'm not going to judge, you or him. What I do want to remember today is the Michael who opened doors, and tore down walls in popular music. The Michael who inspired countless musicians across many genres of music over several generations. The Michael who lived his life used and abused by the people around him, and still found it within himself to create music that is to that day a gift to those who that music touched.
I haven't done a Thursday Thirteen for a long time, but today I dedicate to the memory of Michael Jackson as I choose to remember him. I force no one to honor him with me. You all may feel free to not click without judgment. For everyone else, I hope you enjoy.
The first song I remember really getting into as a kid was during the Jackson 5 days. It was hard to get a good vid of them doing this song, but this was the first time the song was done on TV (Dick Clark I believe). The first time I heard this song was several years later when I was about 6 but it and the next four songs really stuck with me. They did so many other wonderfully fun song, but these five never fail to make me smile.
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Now like most kids I LOVE me some Wizard of OZ. I watched it every time it was on TV (yes kids there was a time before VCRS and DVD players). Around 1978 The WIZ came out and my vision of the Dorothy in Oz story would never be the same.
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You can't win - Michael Jackson - The wiz
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Now Off the Wall was an amazing album, though I admit I like some good disco, so it might not be an album that appeals to everyone. These are just FUN!
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MICHAEL JACKSON - DON'T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
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Michael Jackson - Rock With You
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And who in the history of music will ever forget the impact Thriller had on music and future musicians. One of the few albums I own that I love ALL the songs in, here are a few of my favs.
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And of course…..
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I have many other favs since his Thriller days, but these are the tops for me. So, okay, I go over my 13, but who can complain about a few bonuses?
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Michael Jackson - Scream
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Bonus #1
Bonus #2
Michael Jackson - Heal The World
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Bonus #3
My you find the peace denied you for so long, Michael
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I haven't done a Thursday Thirteen for a long time, but today I dedicate to the memory of Michael Jackson as I choose to remember him. I force no one to honor him with me. You all may feel free to not click without judgment. For everyone else, I hope you enjoy.
The first song I remember really getting into as a kid was during the Jackson 5 days. It was hard to get a good vid of them doing this song, but this was the first time the song was done on TV (Dick Clark I believe). The first time I heard this song was several years later when I was about 6 but it and the next four songs really stuck with me. They did so many other wonderfully fun song, but these five never fail to make me smile.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Now like most kids I LOVE me some Wizard of OZ. I watched it every time it was on TV (yes kids there was a time before VCRS and DVD players). Around 1978 The WIZ came out and my vision of the Dorothy in Oz story would never be the same.
6)
You can't win - Michael Jackson - The wiz
Uploaded by xBillieJean. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
Now Off the Wall was an amazing album, though I admit I like some good disco, so it might not be an album that appeals to everyone. These are just FUN!
7)
MICHAEL JACKSON - DON'T STOP TIL YOU GET ENOUGH
Uploaded by hushhush112. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
8)
Michael Jackson - Rock With You
Uploaded by klmbaby. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
And who in the history of music will ever forget the impact Thriller had on music and future musicians. One of the few albums I own that I love ALL the songs in, here are a few of my favs.
9)
10)
And of course…..
11)
I have many other favs since his Thriller days, but these are the tops for me. So, okay, I go over my 13, but who can complain about a few bonuses?
12)
13)
Michael Jackson - Scream
Uploaded by kellyfan42. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
Bonus #1
Bonus #2
Michael Jackson - Heal The World
Uploaded by cavapanon. - Music videos, artist interviews, concerts and more.
Bonus #3
My you find the peace denied you for so long, Michael