It's All Michael Jackson

Hello,

I haven't been able to think about much else since Thursday when I found out that Michael Jackson died suddenly. I realize the man had his flaws (don't we all?) but his musical genius cannot be disputed. (Who knows how much his flaws came from growing up in an abusive household. It probably didn't help that he was thrust into show business at the age of 4. His Dad makes David Archuleta's Dad look like a saint.) If you don't believe me read all the tributes people are writing to him. The B.E.T. awards has shifted from being an awards show to a Michael Jackson tribute. Both Usher and Justin Timberlake who hadn't planned to appear originally, were trying to catch flights to make it on time. Such artists as Beyonce were hoping to change their songs to honor Jackson. The producers also added a half-hour to the show to accommodate all the changes.

Newsweek magazine is the first magazine with a cover story about Michael Jackson's too early passing. I expect to see his picture on his cover of many upcoming magazines including EW, Rolling Stone and many other magazines. Jackson didn't just leave a musical legacy, he left a human legacy.

Today is the 26th anniversary of "Thriller" being released. Without a doubt this is one of the greatest CD's ever made. I listened to that CD in my car to and from work. I kept on listening to "Billie Jean" over and over again. That is just a perfect pop/rock song. The beat, the lyrics, the singing and the passion he sings the song with. Obviously there are other great songs on "Thriller" like the title track track, "Beat It" and "Wanna Be Startin' Something". There is also the beautiful song "Human Nature". The other song I really like is "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing"). I love the mellow opening and then how it explodes near the end of the song.

"Thriller" isn't his only great CD, "Bad" is also a classic CD. That CD features both "Bad" and "The Way You Make Me Feel". But the three songs that CD closes with are amazing. Those songs: "Dirty Diana", "Smooth Criminal" and "Leave Me Alone". Are you kidding me, the last three songs on that CD are fantastic. Most CD's now barely barely have two or three songs that are any good. Usually those songs are all at the beginning of the CD. However on "Thriller" those three songs are fantastic and are the last three songs on the CD.

I was one of those people who bought CDs following his too early death. I already had his most classic music, but I didn't have all his classic music. I ended up buying his 2001 CD "Dangerous". The most famous songs off that CD are "Remember The Time" and "Black or White". However there are many other excellent songs on it. Those songs include "Who Is It?", "Why You Wanna Trip On Me?", "Keep The Faith" and "Jam". It also features "Heal The World", an extremely beautiful song.

You can use Michael Jackson's music for almost anything from kicking somebody's butt to seducing a women. Obviously the man had experience with both.

To all the haters out there, please shut up! Let his family and fans mourn and remember the part of Michael Jackson that so many people love. Jesse Jackson please leave the Jackson family alone. You don't need to be their spokesman. Just because you have the same last name doesn't mean you are related. Jesse Jackson's "concern" is more about him than Michael's family.

Other signs of the love for Michael Jackson: A couple of days ago the Top 9 selling CDs on the iTunes chart were by Micheal Jackson. Also on amazon.com 40 of the Top 100 CDs were Micheal Jackson related. billboard.com is reporting that probably one of his greatest hits CDs is going to be the #1 CD on next week's chart.

Let's please respect his family's privacy in this time of mourning. Have a great week and be nice to all. themusicaddict