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Friday Ode :: Michael Jackson

By now, the whole world is aware that Michael Jackson has passed away – leaving his friends, fans, and family with an extensive discography full of classics.  A product of the 1980s, I can honestly say that Michael Jackson was truly the first artist that I liked myself – without having to listen to whatever my parents had on the radio.  A true entertainer, he captivated my little heart from an early age.

I remember my neighbor from across the street, Dominic, was old enough to check the Victory Tour and sadly, I wasn’t quite old enough – Dom was at a very elderly age of 4.  I remember staying up until Dom & his family got home, mad as shit that my parents didn’t take me, and asking Dom questions until the wee hours in the morning which is quite late for a little girl.  I had my MJ doll, complete with red leather jacket, silver glove, and awesomeness.  I remember VHS recording the interview with Oprah.  I remember seeing every one of his video debuts.

In memory of a true icon, trendsetter, and trailblazer for minorities everywhere, here are my top five Michael Jackson videos ever.

RIP, MICHAEL.

5.Beat It

I still get goosebumps during the opening scene with the gongs… I’ve always loved how MJ was a little gangster with it.  If I was in a gang battle, this would obviously be my theme song.


4. Rock With You

One of my top 10 songs of all time, the video doesn’t disappoint.  I love simplicity – a sequined MJ is just right.


3. The Way You Make Me Feel

When I was a little girl, I used to pretend I was this girl in my backyard… No joke.  MJ is the only man who can pull off wearing white socks & black shoes any day and also holler at a girl by…. hollering at her.

2.  Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough

I’m not exactly sure how many Soul Trains I’ve participated in to this song, but the count is off the rocker.

1. Thriller

Need I say more?  This video single-handedly explains why I’m such a freak about horror movies and men with red leather jackets. I love MJ’s dark & borderline twisted side. Vincent Price is an added bonus.



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June 26th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Friday Ode | 3 comments
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    I could not have been no older then 5 or 6 when my older brother came home from the store with the record Beat It. that was the first song that I ever heard and since then I have always love Michael Jackson. My favorete song by MJ is ” Your Not Alone”

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    Thanks for sharing your story too! A legend is gone, but I think as a whole, we’re blessed to have such rich & vivid memories about MJ’s music.

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