MY BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO THE KING OF POP, MICHAEL JACKSON!! 🤍

HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGENDARY, ICONIC, UNDISPUTED KING OF POP, 

MICHAEL JACKSON!!! 👑🐐🖤

Today would have been Michael's 64th birthday had he still been here. He was so young, too young, to be gone so soon. 💔🕊

I have been listening to Michael pretty much non-stop all month long! His music is immortal! Forever catchy and instantly recognizable yet still sounds fresh and new every time I hear it; it never gets old! The man was a genius! His creative mind was a force to be reckoned with! His voice is perfection; he can do it all, rock, pop, soul, funk, ballad. He can be as fierce and intense as a panther or as sweet and gentle as a dove. The greatest dancer, his every move was perfectly smooth and precise! He floated across the stage! No one can hit it exactly on the beat like Mike! An innovator who revolutionized and changed the way we hear and see music, video and dance! He was not only the GREATEST ENTERTAINER WHO EVER LIVED, he was the greatest HUMANITARIAN! He donated his money, the money he EARNED, earned every cent, through his years of dedicated, hard work, and yet still shared it freely and generously from his heart and his genuine concern and desire to help whoever he could. He loved all people, he believed in peace and unity! He broke racial barriers and brought people of all races, nationalities, colors, ages, sexualities, religions, together. His music unifies people; it is beloved and known throughout the WORLD. He loved children and was as gentle and INNOCENT as a child himself! The price he paid for sharing his talents with the world is unfair and tragic. Michael Jackson was and is INNOCENT of any crime, except perhaps for being too wonderful! Too loving. Too good. He was mocked, bullied and harassed by a hateful, racist and bigoted media that only cares to tear GREAT people down so they feel as miserable and worthless as they are! Awful clout-chasers who have tried to tarnish his good name all for the love of money. From pure selfishness, desperation and greed. 𝆕They don't care, they'd do me for the money. They don't care, they use me for the money ... Anything for money, would lie for you, would die for you I, even sell my soul to the devil𝆕 (Money - Michael Jackson) Try as they might, they will NEVER de-throne the ONE TRUE KING. 👑 His fans have his back and I pray the truth becomes as undisputed as his incredible talent. May his soul rest in peace and happiness forever! 

YOU BETTER BELIEVE I WILL! 👊

THANK YOU for your selfless life Michael! You didn't deserve half of what you went through but you left an undeniable mark on this world! Your legacy will live forever, your influence forever seen, heard and felt from the millions of people you have (and will continue to) touch and inspire. There will NEVER be another Michael Jackson! Honored and PROUD to be a MICHAEL JACKSON FAN! You are Forever Peter Pan! I love you! 🤍

Best of Joy - Michael Jackson 🤍

You are JOY Michael! 😄

"I am forever!" 💞

Also Best of Joy, I refuse to choose between these two videos.

They're both too good and make me 😊😍😭

I didn't mean to go that deep but, there you go! My tribute to a TRUE legend! The Greatest Of All Time! 🐐 Michael Jackson was magic! ✨ He exuded charisma and passion yet was so sweet and humble! I miss him and wish I could have witnessed him in his prime! 

I have been a BIG fan of Michael's for about 8 years now! I have learned a lot about this mythical, magical, somewhat other worldly, humble, extraordinarily talented and good man in the last 8 years and he still has the same effect on me! 💓 I get so excited when I hear his music when it comes on the radio or watch a music video I've seen a hundred times before! And yet, here I am 8 years in and I'm still discovering "new" music from this man! I'm going to share a couple songs and videos that have been my favorite things this month. Be sure to come back during my Halloween and Grateful For Music challenges where I'll be sharing even more! I can't give it all away now, what would you have to look forward too?

Song: My Little Baby

Artist: Jackson 5

From 1971, when Michael was a mere 13 year old CHILD, listen to this! DO YOU HEAR THAT!? Where does his passion and soul come from at such a young age!? The power and control he had over his voice is insane! 🤯 The growl at minute 2:06 kills me every single time! I have to repeat it at least once or twice any time I listen to this song! 💓 Prodigy.

All my friends keep asking what do I see in you

Through their eyes, your beauty doesn't show

Ooh, all they ask is justified looking through the naked eye

But through the eyes of my love, I see the inner beauty of you

That's why you're my little baby

That's why you're my little baby

I don't want love on the skin

It's got to come from deep within

That's why you're my little baby

My little baby

My heart controls my eyes

And your love I visualize, ohh, yeah

All your so called girl friends who compliment your clothes

Know that they're your mama's hand me downs, ooh

The fashion world's turning so fast, you're still trying to catch the past

But in my world of love your style, I know will always last

That's why you're my little baby

That's why you're my little baby

I don't care what experts say

Our love is tailor made

That's why you're my little baby

My, my, my, my little baby

Like a brand new ermine coat

You keep me warm as toast, little baby

You know it's true, little baby

You know it's true, girl

You know it's true, little baby

You know it's true, babe

I'm sticking with you, little baby

I'm sticking with you, girl

I'm sticking with you, little baby

Always thrill me when you touch me - Michael's growl, I caaaaan't!! He's too cute! 😍

Honey, you thrill me when you kiss me, little baby, yeah

Ohh, sweet baby, I've got to say I'm thankful

That you're my little baby, my little baby

You fill me up with pride

Every time you're by by side, now, now, now, now

Ohh, yeah, you're my little baby, my little baby

My little baby, I've got to say

I'm thankful that you're my little baby

My little baby, my little baby

Ohh, yeah, you're my little baby, my little baby

My little baby, I've got to say

I'm thankful that you're my little baby

My little baby, my little baby

Song: Blues Away

Artist: The Jacksons

This was the first song Michael wrote! At least the first song to be released with a writing credit, who knows how many songs he may have written back in those early days, never to be heard. This one has been a favorite of mine since I listened to it for one of the first times earlier this month. Michael continued to be the Jackson family "golden boy" and demonstrated his enormous talent that was clearly miles ahead of his brothers. Don't get me wrong, they're all talented, but Michael was always on another level. His voice is just so emotional. He exudes confidence and transforms everything he touches into something amazing! This is actually the song I used for my final (!!) 29 on the 29th post! Not only because I've been obsessed with it and think it's amazing but because it's how I feel... "You can't take my blues away..." 😢💙 Michael's vocals are out of this world good on this track!! Especially on that first verse, oh my word...

I'd like to be yours

Tomorrow

So I'm giving you some time

To think it over today, but 

You can't take my blues away

No matter what you say, hey

You can't take my blues away

No matter what you say

What you say, hey, babe

Hey, babe

What's your thinking

No darlin'

It won't, won't change my mind

But you can't take my blues away

Now tell me what you say, babe

You can't take my blues away

No matter what you say

What you say, hey, babe

This way I feel

I know that's it's true

Because it's for you

You know that it's true

But you try to be

Hard to resist

I ask what it's for

You know you close the door

(No no, no no)

Yeah

(No no, no no)

Tell me what you say, babe

Say, yeah, babe

You can't take my blues away

Tell me what you say

What you say, yeah, babe

I've got the power

Doin' it out

Say anything

'Cause I've got this feeling

Say I

I've got the power

Come on

Yeah

Come on

Song: Price of Fame

Artist: Michael Jackson

I remember hearing this song for the first time last year and being completely blown away by it! What a personal, revealing, heartbreaking song! You can feel his pain. Michael went through so much in his short life. I just want to share this song with anyone who judges Michael's behaviors and eccentricities, he didn't get to live a "normal" life, ever!! Listen to this song and hear his pain. And keep in mind, this is only a demo. A DEMO and it sounds THIS good!! Legend. These lyrics tho...💔

I took my baby on a river boat cruise

And she was well aware

I was excited about the way the things could have been

She said that I don't care

I wore a face no one could recognize, in disguise

Someone called out my name

They thought of taking pictures, autographs, then they grab

My joy had turned to pain

Father always told me

You won't live a quiet life

If you're reaching for fortune and fame

I feel the pressure setting in

I'm living just to win

I'm done in my pain

Don't you feelin' no pain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't be feeling no pain

It's the price of fame

It's the price of fame

So don't you ever complain

I am a cover of a magazine, what a scene

They know my every do's

Just sign your name on the dotted line, you'll be fine

That always bothers me

Get in your car, you want to take a ride, look behind

Someone is following you

You try to get away you turn real fast, but too bad

They know your every move

Father always told me

You won't live a quiet life

If you're reaching for fortune and fame

And I feel the pressure setting in

I'm living just to win

I'm feelin' all this pain

Don't you ever complain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't you ever complain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't be feelin' no pain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

Father never lies (price of fame)

My father never lies

My father never lies (price of fame)

So don't be feeling this way, boy

I'd like to take sometime and get away, then they'll say

Is that boy still alive?

The weak that really started taking pills, what a thrill

Only the strong survive

Father always told me

You won't live a quiet life

They start to wondering where have you been

I feel their envious looks at me

Their mistaken jealousy

And then stand here in my shoes

And get a taste of my blues

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't you ever complain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't be feeling this way

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

So don't you ever complain

It's the price of fame

You pay the price of fame

My father never lies (price of fame)

My father never lies, baby

My father never lies (price of fame)

So don't be feeling no pain, boy

That's all I can share right now! I want to keep the rest for my Grateful for Music Challenge! Tune in this November for more magic like this courtesy of Michael! 

Now for a few videos that showcase this man's unbelievable talent and why he not only deserves but OWNS the title KING OF POP!

Michael Jackson Dances with James Brown

I LOVE this video! James Brown was a noted hero and inspiration for Michael. Michael's dancing was inspired by watching James Brown on television and even from backstage as a little kid! I can't imagine how Michael must have felt being called up to perform on stage by his idol! And he KILLS it! With all respect to the talented Mr. Brown, Michael took what he saw and made it BETTER by adding his own unique touch and flair! You can see even James Brown is in awe! And I LOVE that Michael totally out-shines Prince!! The audience went crazy for Michael! And then Prince got up there trying to upstage the greatest performer in the world, by looking like some drunken fool, and then got mad and stormed off when the crowd didn't have the same reaction to his ridiculous antics as they did to Michael. Michael just ooozed with talent and skill, Prince tried too hard. To be fair, I don't know anything about Prince and only know approximately three of his songs (and only like one and a half...) but he pales significantly next to our KING! 👑 That's why he's just a Prince 😏 I said what I said and I stand by that!

HE'S JUST SO ADORABLE AND COOL ALL AT THE SAME TIME 😍

Michael Jackson - Brace Yourself!

LEGEND!!! 👑🐐🤩 The video speaks for itself! I can't believe one person can be this EPIC!? Long live the KING! 👑🙇

We are unworthy!!!

Michael Jacksons Performance at the 1988 Grammy's - The Way You Make Me Feel/Man in the Mirror

I saved the best for last! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING about this performance is disgustingly good! 🙌🤯🤩😭💖 The charisma, the stage presence, the look, the style, the PERFORMANCE!! ✨ Michael laid it ALL on the floor! He held NOTHING back!! Ugh! LOOK AT HIM!! 😍 There aren't words in the English language that describe the emotions I feel when I watch this video!! THIS is what TALENT looks like!! THIS is what a LEGEND looks like! He shut the house DOWN!! Every movement, every word is perfection! The way he starts shaking his hand and jumping up and down with such intense, unbridled energy and excitement and PASSION!! 😭🙇😍 I can't. If you're a lover of passionate performance (as you all should know by now that this is the stuff I LIVE for!) then this is for you! NOTHING and I mean absolutely nothing tops this performance right here! PLEASE take the best ten minutes of your life and watch the whole thing, but if you really want Mike to take you to church, go to minute 7:00! 😱😭🙌 Can I get a Hallelujah, amen!? I mean...the ad-libbing! The vocals! THE FREAKING SPINS AND DROP TO HIS KNEES!! 😍🤩😵 He literally spins FIVE TIMES in a row before falling on his KNEES!! I'm CRY-ING!!! 😭 THERE IS NO ONE WHO COMES EVEN CLOSE TO THIS MANS TALENT!! 

I wish I could copy and paste this reactors comments because AMEN! I was laughing and grinning ear to ear the entire time I read through this post because SAME! Every last word! 

Also, I just recently found out he was MY age right here. 😳

I wish I had even half the amount of talent he had in his pinky finger!

He was already a living legend seasoned professional at 29!

I'm...still trying to figure my life out in my last two weeks of being 29!

The gift that keeps on giving and giving and giving!! 💗

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL! 👑

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNFORGETTABLE MUSIC! 𝅘𝅥𝅮

YOU ARE MAGIC PERSONIFIED! ✨

THE BEST TO EVER DO IT!!

REST IN POWER KING!! 👊👑

I LOVE YOU FOREVER! 🤍