Grateful For Music Challenge Day 12

Song(s): Wait & State of Shock

Artist: The Jacksons (namely Jackie & Michael) feat. Mick Jagger

Most of my posts have felt rather heavy this month... I can't say I'm sorry. It's how my heart is feeling. And I share songs from my heart. But today, I thought I'd lighten things up by sharing two songs I discovered in August that have been my JAM! 

I listened to the phenomenal Victory album by the Jacksons a few months ago for my very first time ever. It was the last album the brothers did together. Michael was already at super-star status having released Thriller a year before. What I loved most about this album is that each brother got a lead song. Michael was obviously the star and arguably the most talented of the bunch so he, naturally, had the most leads. But all the brothers are talented in their own right and it was fun to hear them each have their "moment." I can't quite remember if Jermaine is featured on this album... he had left the group several years before when they left Motown. Either way, the album is fan-freaking-tastic and I love it!!

The picture of this album though 😂 Lovin' the confidence boys!

I'm sharing my two favorite tracks because they are honestly tied, they are both so much fun!

Wait

This was Jackie's lead! I've always had a soft spot for the eldest brother of the Jackson 5. He towered over little Marlon & Michael being 18 when they were a mere 12 & 11 years old in the beginning of the groups fame. Jackie never really had a lead song or was ever the "front man" during all the years the Jackson 5 and then later The Jacksons were a group. He just quietly supported his brothers by adding his soft, sweet vocals in the background and dancing side-by-side Michael and Marlon. I just find it so sweet and humble that, as the oldest, he didn't begrudge one of his youngest brothers the spotlight. He wasn't "too cool" to be singing with his little brothers. He was always there. 😊 It's just so cute! He also always had such a shy, soft-spoken voice and demeanor to him. 

So, needless to say, I was thrilled to hear Jackie take lead on such an upbeat, fun song! When I first listened to this song I was a little surprised. It sounded so different from everything I'd heard from the Jackson family before. Then I found out that members of the great band Toto wrote the song (I grew up on Toto - my dad was a big fan). No wonder I loved it so much! Also, fun fact, a member of the group Toto (sorry, I don't know their names!) wrote the melody and part of the chorus for another of my favorite Michael Jackson songs Human Nature! 

As much as I love Jackie having his moment to shine in this song, and his vocals sound great by the way, when Michael comes in at minute 3:35... DANG MICHAEL!!! Takes my breath away and sends chills all over my body every time! SO FREAKING FANTASTIC! I always find myself repeating that section of the song! 💓

How come you tell me that we have to get away

But girl, you can't be found

We'll dine in Paris on the Champs Elysees

Whenever you come around

There's been a break down, break down

Don't change your mind on me

Just take a little time

You say the finer things

Are worth waiting for

Just give me some kinda sign, baby

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer, longer

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer, longer

Sometimes I think of all the moments that we share

I've been waiting for so long

You know it hurts me

Every time you run and hide

I look up and now you're gone

I've been put down, way down

There's no tomorrow for me

You can't let love just fade away, baby

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer, longer

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer

Girl, I've been longing for you deep inside

And I tell myself, baby, baby

If this love of ours will survive

Then let's take this chance together, together

Baby, you know

I just can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I just can't wait

I can't hold back my tears any longer, longer

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer

Now hear, you pushed my heart around

Tore me up inside, made me feel so bad

You took away my pride

(My pride!!)

I can't wait, wait for a hundred years

I can't hold back my tears any longer

I can't hold back my tears

(Any longer)

I can't hold back my tears, baby

(Any longer)

I can't hold back my tears, darling

(Any longer)

I can hold back my tears, baby

(Any longer)

Any longer

I can't wait

I'm down on my knees, baby

Baby, baby, baby

Don't talk to me

Break down on my knees, baby

Must tell me

Can't help my soul

I can't help my soul, baby, baby

(Any longer)

Talk to me

(Any longer)

Break down on my knees, now baby

(Any longer)

(Any longer)

Can't wait

(Any longer)

I can't wait

I can't wait

I can't wait

Wait, baby

I can't wait no more, now baby

Break down on my knees

State of Shock feat. Mick Jagger

MICHAEL IS A FREAKING ROCK STAR!!! 🤩🙌 Michael's vocals BLOW ME AWAY on this rock track! Who knew he could sing like THAT!? OB-FREAKING-SESSED!! I read somewhere that Freddy Mercury (of Queen) was originally going to duet Mike on this song but it never happened. Someone posted the version with Freddy's voice on youtube (which I am of course, sharing below). I think both versions are AWESOME! I am so glad I discovered this seriously ROCKING AWESOME song! Michael is the G.O.A.T! THE KING! THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND! Don't even try to change my mind, because you WON'T! He was the BEST there ever was! There will never be another!! I miss him! 😭

Yeah, come on, baby

You gotta be mine

'Cause you're so fine

I like your style

It makes me wild

You take it to me good

You like it

Know you should

You get me on my knees

(Come on, baby)

Well, please, baby, please

Listen, she looks so great

Ev'rytime I see her face

She put me in a state

(A state of shock)

We're doin' it

Oh, ha, come on, baby

(Oh, come on, baby)

(Come on, let me in)

She put me on my knees

Please, baby, please

I know you like to tease

But please, baby, please

You take it to me good

You like it

Know you should

I love the way you walk

And talk, baby, talk

Listen, she looks so great

Ev'rytime I see her face

She put me in a state

(A state of shock)

She put me, oooh

(In a state of shock)

Now come over here

No, come over here

Oooh, talk, talk to me

(State of shock)

You know I really love you, baby

Want you I reall want you, mama

You got me paralyzed

(You got me paralyzed)

You got me catatonic

(You got me catatonic baby)

You got me supersonic

(You got me supersonic, baby)

You know I'm deep fried

(You know I'm deep fried)

Yeah, look what you've done to me

Look what you've done to me

Look what you've done to me

Yeah, how you move

(A state of shock)

You know

I need mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Come on, baby

You know I've really loved you, baby

(State of shock)

You know I really want you, mama

Yeah, baby, yeah, baby

Just look at me, look at me

(State of shock)

You drive me

You got me, you got me

You got me in a state of shock

Look at that, look at me

Look at me, look at me

Look at me,

Ooooh, look at me

Michael & Freddy!

ROCK ON BOYS!

I LOOOOOOOVVVVEEE THIS VIDEO SO FREAKING MUCH!!! 😭💓🙌

ABSOLUTE LEGENDS!!

The first song on the album (Victory) is Torture which is featured on my Halloween playlist! Go give it a listen!

Other honorable mentions from Victory:

Body

It's Marlon's time to SHINE! And he was GETTIN' AFTER IT! 😂 Marlon always did low-key copy Michael... I'm not saying that as a negative thing. You can tell Marlon really admired him and was inspired by him! 💛 It's so sweet! 

We Can Change the World

TITO!! Tito gets even less love and recognition then Jackie! I guess that's what happens when you're helping make the music (he played the guitar). Another sweet, humble, older brother who was happy to be singing and playing with his bros! Shout out to the underdogs! Love the message of this song.

I better stop before I post the entire album! 😂 Definitely go check the whole thing out - it's a masterpiece!