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YO!
YO! is a collection of short pieces by the writers at Youth Outlook!
Many things can be said about Michael Jackson. But two things are certainly true: 1) he was misunderstood and 2) he was one of the absolute best artists/entertainers that this world has ever known. We all know Michael Jackson; some of us know him best for his unique looks, or alleged involvement in some high profile child molestation cases. I have come to know his body of work, a library of songs that could make you cry, dance, kiss, fight, sing, or just sit and listen. I remember family get-togethers when my grandfather would break out this epic 3-hour movie showing concert footage/music video clips/random animated sequences featuring the king of pop. I remember when they would show the audience crying and wondering how someone could be so touched, “he’s just a singer.” I remember my mom’s golden moment in her past that she relives with the same bittersweet sentiment today that she did when it happened: My mom, a young teenage girl at the MJ concert screaming, crying…she caught the rhinestone encrusted jacket that he threw to the stage, a band of eager fans all tussling for the royal garb and she caught it. Of course she passed out and woke up backstage, never seeing the jacket again but holding true to the honor, “I caught Michael Jackson’s jacket.” When I find myself in those common “what’s wrong wit Michael Jackson? He used to be black…those aren’t his kids…he’s a pervert” conversations, I of course am the person to say, “quit talking about him, he had a hard childhood…everyone should just leave Michael Jackson alone.” He holds a special place in my heart, and despite the undeniable oddness and mystery surrounding him; I’ll always appreciate the day I was 5-years-old, crying because I wanted my mommy. Sitting in my cousin’s lime green, drop top mustang when “Human Nature” came on and comforted me. One of my dreams was to see him perform, that I may cry like those capricious fans from 3-hour video, family functions of my past. Michael Jackson is dead, just as he prepared for his comeback/final tour. His music bigger than his drama or his battles with self, everyone comes here with something to take and something to offer, thank you Michael Jackson for giving us funky-groovy-deep-shallow-hip-pop. comments |
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I remember being a young teen and hanging out with my friends listening to Michael Jackson singing ” Thriller” and Billie Jean” and lets not forget “Beat it” Those were the hits when I was younger…thinking back I remember how I dreamed of meeting him and wanting to be one of the ones that was important to him but as all teen girls my dream never came true, over the years I watched him change and wondered what was going on with him and why he was acting so different then the michael I loved. I know he had a very rough childhood and never really got to be a child,The sad part is that everyone that cared about it contributed to all his problems, his father was a very mean and demanding man,the media bashed him at every turn he made and then the countless accusations that he had to endure, and to me that is so sad. He was awesome and will remain in my heart as the man that once stole my heart!! RIP Michael we love you and will remeber you always
By Renee · Posted on Jun 27, 05:06 PMfor me you still here living in this world.you are still in my heart you are a part of my life.you leave an many memories..i pray to the our father he give you peace of life.take care your soul where ever you are.i miss you so much mj.i still love you…
By mary-ann dellosa · Posted on Jun 28, 06:56 AMNice posts there – thank’s for the interesting information.
By Oleg · Posted on Oct 6, 05:44 PM