I have to admit I prefer his dancing (and leaning) in Smooth Criminal. When Kris and I were teenagers the Jackson Five songs were hits. When our kids were young we watched the video of "We are the World" with our kids, and we sung that song often.
His larger than life personality and life deconstructed and it was sad to watch. I think of Johnny Cash, whose life was from one extreme to another but who seemed to come out of it. But Michael reminds me of Elvis -- a recluse whose life unraveled. Sad.
I tire of the news media milking everything they know and dragging the story out for as long as possible.
Our prayers are for his family.
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I think I was about 8 when the Jackson Five started appearing on TV. Loved them instantly.
Loved Smooth Criminal too, but this song is my all time favorite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehal1eUG1jk
My favorite Michael Jackson video is "Speed Demon." Remember that one where, at the end, he dances with the claymation rabbit? You gotta love dancing claymation rabbits!
#10 CAS
Great vid!
Have you seen the cover of smooth criminal by the punk band Alien Ant Farm? One of my favorite videos, though I'm not exactly sure why.
Dirty Dianna is my favorite. Just love it.
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