What makes this so monumental for me is--this is MY childhood!!! My earliest memories. I remember seeing the poster of Farrah and wanting her hair. I didn't really watch Charlie's Angels because it scared me. I remember Ed saying "Here's Johnny!" in a way no one will ever be able to truly mimic. And, who doesn't like a little music by Michael??? ABC, I'll Be There, Man in the Mirror, Wanna Be Startin Something, and Don't Stop Til You Get Enough--just to name a few--get regular airplay on my computer and iPod.
Michael was THE star when I was in elementary and middle school. I still remember watching him on MTV--back when they still played videos all of the time. Remember the Pepsi commercial??
Thinking back on his music and how people are reacting reminds me of Elvis' passing. I remember exactly where I was when that news was announced. (mom--bonus points if you remember where I was and what I was doing!!!). Now I know what my mom felt that day--even though I never had a romantic crush on Michael.
It's unfortunate that Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers is no longer with us--they would have been able to record a fabulous verse to Rock and Roll Heaven. Michael is in great company--and he's with "one hell of a band!!"
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WE were at Santa's Village and you were on the old cars with Aunt Lorrie
Bonus points for you!!!!!! You rock!
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