Well, I think we all knew it had to happen eventually, but I'm still shocked and saddened that Michael Jackson died today.

I really loved his music and dancing. Love him or hate him or think he's a freak, that guy was talented. In fact, he may have been the greatest musical genius of our time. At the very least, you can say he was one of the greatest entertainers of the world.

I my earliest concrete memories of him were watching Captain EO at Disneyland (aka MJ vs. the Borg). It was so much fun. I always tried to grab that flying guy when he 3-D'ed all close to my face. The music was great and he was just so cool. "Another Part of Me" is one of my favorites to sing at karaoke.

When I was in elementary school I remember listening to the "Bad" CD all the time. It was one of the first CD's I really had. Awesome. I also adored Weird Al for making parodies of his songs all the time. Heh.

My dad bought the DVD of Michael Jackson's "History" which has a whole mess of his music videos probably more than ten years ago. I still love that set. You can tell by some of my posts a few months back that I watch that set every so often. I makes my heart hurt to think about it now though. I'll watch it again in a few days I think.

Everyone loved "Thriller" and while I do adore the zombies and horror element and well... how it was just an awesome video, my favorite will always be "Smooth Criminal." In fact, I just sang that song at karaoke last night. It's just an amazing song and an even better video. I mean, you just watch it and think. DAMN. That guy is amazing. AMAZING. (The Moonwalker game on the other hand...)

My other favorites include "Man in the Mirror" and "Remember the Time." The former because it really had a good message and the latter because it was awesome watching people be all pissed off that Michael Jackson had the hots for David Bowie's wife. Heh.

There will never be another man like him. I will miss him. I will mourn him. And I will continue to enjoy his music and celebrate his life. He is still one of my favorite musicians. His songs continue to lift my spirits, help me express my anger, or just make me contemplative.

What were your favorite Michael Jackson songs and videos? Why?











We love you, Michael.