Topic: Michael Jackson Memorial (Read 20286 times)

DaveRam · « **Reply #80 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:06:54 AM »

^^^^ True Penny Lane not all families are close in the same way , but i still think it's strange Diana Ross was named in the will .
Just hope MJ's children don't get caught up in the media circus , years away from the spotlight is what they need , at least until there adults i would say .

Jane · « **Reply #81 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:17:07 AM »

Is it true that Catholic Church wants to canonize Michael? And can it do so if he is a muslim?

Sondra · « **Reply #82 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:23:44 AM »

^I think that might just be a bad joke going around. Think about the connection.

DaveRam · « **Reply #83 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:41:20 AM »

Was listening to Rockin' Robin this morning and i was trying to remember who did that song first , any one know ?
I think it's an old rock 'n' roll song , Wanda Jackson springs to mind ?

Sondra · « **Reply #84 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:46:23 AM »


Rockin Robin - Bobby Day

DaveRam · « **Reply #85 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:53:03 AM »

^^^ Thanks Sandra i just looked the song up myself as it was bugging me who did it first

Here is a clip of Bobby Day singing Rockin Robin .

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BOBBY DAY - ROCKIN ROBIN

DaveRam · « **Reply #86 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:56:47 AM »

MJ version of Rockin' Robin

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The Jackson 5 - Rockin' Robin 1972 RARE

DaveRam · « **Reply #87 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:09:51 AM »

^^^ I loved this song as a kid think it was the first MJ song i bought , i was bopping to it this morning while i was cooking breakfast

Sondra · « **Reply #88 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:10:30 AM »

Like the Jackson's version better! They were so great.

This is so cool:


Jackson 5 killing me softly

This one always amazes me:


YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

And I just LOVE this song!


YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

DaveRam · « **Reply #89 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:26:20 AM »

^^^^ Yes i like MJ's version better

I'm rediscovering the Jackson 5 period Sandra , they recorded some great music , considering it was'nt a funtime for MJ during that period the songs themseleves have a lot of fun and warmth to them ?
Mind you i think you can also hear sadness in some of the MJ solo songs from that Motown era ?

Sondra · « **Reply #90 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:29:31 AM »

A classic moment:


Jackson 5 mototown 25

This is still my favorite though. Love the choreography! Especially at the beginning.


The Jackson Five - I Want You Back

On a side note, today one of my students wanted to know if Michael Jackson was a boy or a girl. They're not familiar with his music at all. When I hear them talking it's about his skin or his strange appearance. They come up with the most outrageous stuff. One kid was going around saying he had a disease that was eating his flesh. It's a shame really because a lot of their music was so good but his persona is overshadowing all of his musical accomplishments. At least with the younger generation.

DaveRam · « **Reply #91 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:47:14 AM »

This is another favourite from the Jackson 5 CD i bought the other day "Hum Along And Dance" it reminds me of Rave music ? very funky and contemporary sounding

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YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

DaveRam · « **Reply #92 on:** July 11, 2009, 10:15:15 AM »

^^^^ This is the Rave song "Hum Along And Dance" remainds me of think it's the organ/ keyboard sound that are similar and the spoken words in each song ?
The Sister Bliss song is one i used to get off my head too , when i was a naughty boy in the early 90's and a bit of a Raver

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Sister Bliss - Life's a b**** Can't get a man/job Hooj mix

Jane · « **Reply #93 on:** July 11, 2009, 06:32:40 PM »

I have bought Michael Jackson Number Ones video. I am going to buy Thriller, cause I have got a vinyl in our family. Need a CD. Are you going to buy anything from Michael like me and DaveRam?

Sondra · « **Reply #94 on:** July 12, 2009, 02:47:05 AM »

^Having lived through the Michael phenomenon in the eighties and never buying anything THEN, I doubt I'll be buying anything now! I already have all the Jackson's stuff I like downloaded on my ipod anyway. It's funny all the people just discovering him. I didn't think he was that under the radar!

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #95 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:06:03 AM »

Same here, but all Beatles on my iPod.

I liked The Jackson 5 and The Osmonds (who sounded identical) way back then. Michael Jackson made some great videos, but I can watch those on Youtube should I have the desire. He was definitely on the radar screen for a good long time and made his contribution to that genre of music. He'll be missed by many.

As for me, I prefer to remember him as one of The Jackson 5 singing and prancing around the stage in his Superfly hat. What talent for a kid that age!

Hello Goodbye · « **Reply #96 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:13:28 AM »

During his solo career, the song and video that impressed me most was Black Or White. He made a timeless statement.

Sondra · « **Reply #97 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:14:37 AM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on July 12, 2009, 03:06:03 AM

Same here, but all Beatles on my iPod.

As for me, I prefer to remember him as one of The Jackson 5 singing and prancing around the stage in his Superfly hat. What talent for a kid that age!

Exactly! He was an amazing kid. I just love that hat! It's so adorable. Now when I see him dancing around in it, it just breaks my heart.

Sondra · « **Reply #98 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:15:22 AM »

Quote from: Hello Goodbye on July 12, 2009, 03:13:28 AM

During his solo career, the song and video that impressed me most was Black Or White. He made a timeless statement.

I liked that one and Man in the Mirror. There were a few songs that showed his depth. But people wouldn't allow it for very long.

DaveRam · « **Reply #99 on:** July 12, 2009, 08:45:15 AM »

It would be a pitty if he only becomes identified with the megga success of the 80's , i personally only like Billie Jean and Beat It , from that period and nothing much there after .
The 70's period seems much more impressive to me, he certainly recorded more material in that decade which i would say gives a better overview of his talent and that of his brothers .
A friend told me to checkout the Jacksons 1978 album Destiny which he says is a great disco album , so i've put that on my list to track down .
Can't see i would move beyond the 70's stuff , the weirdness of the 80's as a macabre fascination for me but the music pretty much leaves me cold .

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