Michael Jackson’s Death
I am so sad today. I am amazed at how this news has touched me. I grew up listening to Michael Jackson.
My memories stretch back for years: I can visualize scenes from basement birthday parties where the music of the Jackson 5 is the soundtrack. My first memorized pop song lyrics come to mind with his voice singing them:
ABC, EASY AS ONE, TWO, THREE, AS SIMPLE AS DO RE MI, ABC, THAT’S HOW EASY LOVE CAN BE…
I WANT YOU BACK,
I’LL BE THERE… takes me right back to Jonetta Jones’ house. It’s a bright sunny day. The house is illuminated by sunlight. We are sitting in her sister’s bedroom, on her bed listening to her records. I can even picture the arrangement of the furniture. Just impressions really…
STOP THE LOVE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
and then in later years: Off the Wall, Billie Jean & Thriller.
Mamasay mamasa mamacoosa
I mimic his “whoo hoo.” My friend Charlie spencer could moonwalk.. It is amazing how much pop music has formed the memories of our lives.
He was one of our first African American superstars. He was ours to share and thus he belongs to us all, But I guess that was the problem. We felt that we knew him and he was “ours” but he was always so sad and lonely and… troubled.
Poor Michael. I hope that he had some true happiness in a life that gave so much joy to others. I don’t care about the rumors and allegations and the gossip. I always turned a blind eye when it came to Michael Jackson. I always felt protective when it came to Michael Jackson. and I’m not the only one. I already told one friend to shut up with the “Jacko -shit” and “child molester” shit.
I’m not wanting to hear that right now. We are in mourning for one of our shining stars. I told you how Black folks get about our shining stars…
Rest in peace Michael and… and… thank you.
Tags: Death of Michael jackson, I want you back, II'll Be There, lynne jordan & the shivers, lynne jordan and the shivers, Michael Jackson, Michael jackson dead, Off The Wall, Stop the love you save, The Jackson 5, Thriller
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I just emailed you,my heart is so heavy and sad. I had the Jackson 5 plastered all over my closet door when I was what..9? I thought Michael was the cutest, second to Jermaine.
I never believed the shit about him either. His music got me through the lonely times of my life. Rest in peace. At least the stupid press won’t pester him now.
1 sadie said this (June 26, 2009 at 12:18 am)
Remember when we first heard Billy Jean at that club? We were blown away….quite literally.
2 sadie said this (June 26, 2009 at 12:22 am)
I like Michael Jackson’s songs and music too
3 Stephanie said this (June 26, 2009 at 3:48 am)
Okay..I knew it. The man cannot rest in peace. Liza Minnelli was right when she said, “wait’ll the autopsy’s done, all hell will break loose”.
Words of wisdom…just you wait.
4 sadie said this (June 27, 2009 at 7:28 pm)
Mmm MM Mm. Tsk. Didja ya’ll see the memorial? Whoa. Whatta way to go out.
U go, Michael.
5 sadie said this (July 7, 2009 at 5:54 pm)
Yes, i did. I just kept crying over & over. His daughter about sent me over the edge!!! It was so nice to see so much love anywhere!
6 Lynne said this (July 8, 2009 at 5:58 pm)
Those beautiful chillen betta not go to that greedy trailer park hag, Debbie Rowe. They need to stay wit gma Katherine and auntie Janet.
7 sadie said this (July 11, 2009 at 3:09 am)