[Do you] Remember the time

My entry today is one of millions that will pay tribute to the one and only King of Pop, the late Michael Jackson. Music extraordinare, dance genius, full-fledged entertainer/performer. It is undeniable that his music, dance moves, video clips and concerts changed the world of music; and set the standards for today's young generation of dancers such as Wade Robson, Usher, Chris Brown and Justin Timberlake. Heck, even I am enthralled every time I watch a video clip of his. Having two left feet myself, his slick moves and perfectly synchronised choreography makes me want to stand up and copy his dancing!! I can't choose a favourite dance routine of his as ALL his dance routines are brilliant!!

What can I say about this (so-called self-proclaimed) King of Pop, that has not been said already? To me, he is nothing short of a God-given miracle. Though his bizarre behaviour and weird lifestyle overshadowed much of his last few living years, in the end, when he left this world, what people remember about him the most is his music. One cannot deny/dispute his success or talent. Although there is a saying that goes, "only when one dies, do people really start appreciating what is gone", I don't think this runs true when it comes to Michael Jackson. Despite going through two big court cases and seeing his reputation get damaged, he still had millions believing in him, his innocence and his music. He can be called a freak, a paedophile and countless other names, but ultimately, when you ask anyone who Michael Jackson is, I'm sure they'll say, "Michael was THE ONE. The best dancer, the best singer. He was simply the best." And I agree.

Whatever he does in his personal life (read: the spending, the Neverland Ranch) should be left private. Why should anyone bother if he has chimpanzees and giraffes as pets? Other celebrities have pigs as pets, why don't they get bothered? So what if he spends time with children at his ranch? If he wants to provide a little happiness and joy in some poor kid's life, he should be allowed to. After all, Oprah does the same but I don't see her getting any backlash like he does.

Ultimately...when you think of Michael Jackson, you think of MUSIC. Songs like Bad, Rock with you, Beat It, Billie Jean, Childhood, Remember the time and You are not alone are masterpieces that will not be forgotten. It'll continue playing throughout generations as parents pass them on to their children, who will then pass them on to their own children. His music is timeless.

As for his songs like Heal the world, We are the world and the Earth song, it is still relevant even in today's world. I think it is especially relevant considering the fact that we are combating global warming, climate change and the food crisis. Despite the songs being written more than 10 years ago, the fact that it is still relevant today just goes to show how timeless Michael Jackson's songs are.

I listened to his songs the whole day yesterday and as I am writing this, I am still listening to his songs. I think I've listened to Beat It and Billie Jean and his other songs more than 10 times each and yet, I'm not bored. His voice and emotion that he pours into each song that he sings makes me sigh every time I hear a song of his. Add to that the interesting video clips that accompany these songs, how can one get bored?? I cannot bring myself to listen to any other music at the moment, because there's some part of me that is afraid that if I do not listen to his music, I'll feel guilty. Sounds crazy but heck!!

In conclusion, no matter what people say about Michael Joseph Jackson, to me and millions of others around the world, he is NUMBER ONE!!! I don't think there'll ever be anyone like him again; and to think that he was just a young boy when he started, maintaining his career for more than 30 years, time in which he broke (racial) barriers, Michael Jackson is indeed the King of Pop!!