I met Michael and he told me he had just watched a Disney special I did. I was blown away by the thought of THE Michael Jackson sitting there watching me on TV. He then invited me to be in his “Liberian Girl” video. I actually was one of the few who got to sing a little snippet live over his vocal. To say it was an honor is an understatement. At 14, I had the red jacket and glove. I was a huge fan. He was a sweet person and lived up to everything you wanted him to be when you met him. He had a receiving line an hour long before his concert at the Forum. To personally meet so many people and then put into his show the energy he put in was astounding. I don’t think it’s about the time someone is on earth but the impact they leave. He did more for humanity and for music in 50 years than anyone could. It’s a shock and I’m most saddened by the fact that a) I believe there was more music in him and b) he leaves behind three young children. Everyone feels this immeasurable loss. He was an American treasure.
All condolences to his family, friends, co-workers, fans. etc.
I was never a fan, but like several of his hits like “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Human Nature”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Rock With You”, and not to forget the classic music videos like the groundbreaking “Thriller”. (“Smooth Criminal”, the short version, being my favorite 😎 )
Not to mention his work with the Jackson 5 like “I’ll Be There” and “I Want You Back”.
There’s no denying that he was a great entertainer and also a huge music icon despite of the controversies from the past two decades.
Deb,
Thanks for sharing your memories of Michael with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Michael and thank you for the music.
I don’t know what to say.
I saw it just on the news.
I remember the clip Laberian Girl with Deborah and other singers.
It’s a lost.
Keep on the good memories.
Deb thanks for sharing that is what i so like in you. You are you and you think about everthing.
I just returned from leaving a candle on his Hollywood Star. I was around it for 2 hours, surrounded by loud, disrespectful people. I don’t know… I mean, I just don’t know if it’s the right thing to do, to get wasted and dance and scream and “PAR-TAY” at a time like this, even if it’s to his music. I could hardly take a 2 hour dose of a “small” frenzy; it’s hard to know what Michael Jackson had to go through on a constant basis. I tried to stand back, away from most people, and just held my candle warm in my hand, and prayed that God has him in His arms.
Michael introduced me to pop music and I’ll always be thankful for that. The entertainment industry lost a monument but his music stays with us. My thoughts go out to all those that loved him, his fans, his family, especially his kids. Deborah, I feel even luckier to be your fan today.
Deb was my first concert but Thriller was the first cassette tape I bought. I will always remeber going to the local Roller Rink and skating to Beat it and Billie Jean. Hey I was like 6 or 7 but I still remember it. I never saw Michael in concert always wanted too but never had the chance I think Cincinnati was always too small Potatoes of a town for him to tour here.
Like Deb said I feel bad for his kids I know the older ones are old enough to have memories to remember but his youngest Blanket he might only remember him through clips or photos.
I understand them well I know what’s it like to lose a parent at young age.
I pray for the Jackson family at least Michael is in better place like his old song goes leave me alone now he can be left alone.
Deb, thanks for sharing your memories with us. And thanks to Michael for all the hours of happiness he leave to us with his great music.
A peruvian fan of both.
Michael Jackson, RIP 🙁
A tragic loss.
All condolences to his family, friends, co-workers, fans. etc.
I was never a fan, but like several of his hits like “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Human Nature”, “The Way You Make Me Feel”, “Rock With You”, and not to forget the classic music videos like the groundbreaking “Thriller”. (“Smooth Criminal”, the short version, being my favorite 😎 )
Not to mention his work with the Jackson 5 like “I’ll Be There” and “I Want You Back”.
There’s no denying that he was a great entertainer and also a huge music icon despite of the controversies from the past two decades.
Deb,
Thanks for sharing your memories of Michael with us.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest in peace Michael and thank you for the music.
God bless Michael and Farrah….
Not forget Ed McMahon (sp) 🙁
A tremendous loss…
I don’t know what to say.
I saw it just on the news.
I remember the clip Laberian Girl with Deborah and other singers.
It’s a lost.
Keep on the good memories.
Deb thanks for sharing that is what i so like in you. You are you and you think about everthing.
God bless
I just returned from leaving a candle on his Hollywood Star. I was around it for 2 hours, surrounded by loud, disrespectful people. I don’t know… I mean, I just don’t know if it’s the right thing to do, to get wasted and dance and scream and “PAR-TAY” at a time like this, even if it’s to his music. I could hardly take a 2 hour dose of a “small” frenzy; it’s hard to know what Michael Jackson had to go through on a constant basis. I tried to stand back, away from most people, and just held my candle warm in my hand, and prayed that God has him in His arms.
Michael introduced me to pop music and I’ll always be thankful for that. The entertainment industry lost a monument but his music stays with us. My thoughts go out to all those that loved him, his fans, his family, especially his kids. Deborah, I feel even luckier to be your fan today.
Debs, thanks for sharing this with us. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
I’ve been your fan sice 1987 and you came to Malaysia in 1993 for your album promo Think With Your Heat. I’m so fortunate to take a picture with you.
My first LP was Thriller. I had a Fisher Price Phonograph and just played it over and over. I really can’t believe he is Gone!
He will be trueley missed My prayers are with
his family and 3 children. What a lost.
Deb was my first concert but Thriller was the first cassette tape I bought. I will always remeber going to the local Roller Rink and skating to Beat it and Billie Jean. Hey I was like 6 or 7 but I still remember it. I never saw Michael in concert always wanted too but never had the chance I think Cincinnati was always too small Potatoes of a town for him to tour here.
Like Deb said I feel bad for his kids I know the older ones are old enough to have memories to remember but his youngest Blanket he might only remember him through clips or photos.
I understand them well I know what’s it like to lose a parent at young age.
I pray for the Jackson family at least Michael is in better place like his old song goes leave me alone now he can be left alone.
beautifully said. Liberian Girl was an amazing video.
I am devastated, thanks for sharing your thoughts
Michael – you will be missed by so many – kind words Debbie i knew you would write something thats why i looked at your website today R.I.P Michael
Deb, thanks for sharing your memories with us. And thanks to Michael for all the hours of happiness he leave to us with his great music.
A peruvian fan of both.