Something For One Of The Greatest Entertainers of all time
I would be lying if I didn't say that Michael Jackson and The Jackson's never played in my house. There are so many memories That honestly bring a Tear to my eyes.
If you can please reminisce with me.
Around the age of seven I can remember My brothers and I always going to my grandmother house to have fun. It was at my grandmother house that we had an extra do whatever you want kind of fun. If I must say she was the coolest Grandmother ever. But this particular day os staying a over,My Grandmother left my Older Brother Jason to be in charge of my brother Paris and myself,while she went to the store. Around this time is when The song thriller came out and i was afraid of this video every time I try to be brave and watched it I failed and Cover my big eyes with my small hands. My brothers knew I was afraid of this. As soon as my grandmother left a few Min's later Both of my brothers played Thriller and was reacting the zombie dance that Michael Jackson did in the video. I was terrified as I continue to scream as they did the dead walk of a zombie. A few mins later which seemed like a few hours my Grandmother arrived and put my brothers in check. I kid you not I was afraid of that video. every Halloween they would play that video and every time they did I repeated my actions. Covering my eyes with my hands. it was not until the age of 13 I decided to actually watch the whole video. And Ever since then I have been watching,Indeed it is a creative video.
May my Grandmother rest In Peace Maria Perez as well as My Older Brother Jason Clark
I can remember around 9 or so I was supposed to be in bed early to wake up for school. I would beg my mother if she could play I found that girl by The Jackson's. I swear I would have this on repeat. Falling asleep to these beautiful voices and waking up to them while getting ready fro school was my motivation.
As years go by,New artist was introduce to my family. But We continue to play Michael Jackson. But I think I was more than a fan for Mr. Michael Jackson. I can remember every Christmas My parents would buy more and more unreleased albums. Remembering how we was only allowed to open four gifts the day before Christmas. instead of going for the big gifts I would go for the smaller ones,which was wrap in wrapping paper and obviously can tell it was a CD. It was more Michael Jackson and the The Jackson 5 Cd's. I would play every song until I would learn the words.
Getting older I still remained a fan. Around the age 16 I watched the news as I heard Michael Jackson and his bothers and a few other guest will be performing at Madison Square Garden. I admittedly called my father,it went straight to voicemail. I could barley talk that's how excited I was. I left a message and I can still remember it. I said" dad can I please go to his concert and I would not ask for anything else for a very long time" who was I kidding,but I was desperate to go. The day finally came and my father said he didn't get the tickets but how him,Mother and I would go to the movies. Oh how I cried,movies was the last thing on my mind. As we left to go downtown I realize we were a little too dressed up to be going to the movies. Also why was we traveling all the way downtown when a movies theaters was near our area. Still blind, we get off on 34 street and walk to Madison Square Garden my Father than ask me if I wanted to see if anyone was selling tickets. Of course I knew it would be sold out but I was thirst. As we walk inside. My father pull out the tickets. My mother and father said surprise,I was so shocked I stood there and started crying. As we get to our seats when I can say i was a few rows to the stage. As few artist come out an perform. Than Michael Jackson Comes out and start singing. My Parents start dancing and is more hype than me. I stood in my chair still shock as I watched them both make a fool out of me. After a few hits played I started to enjoy my time. A beautiful and unforgettable night that was.
Years passed and Still a fan, When the Invincible album came out. I can remember My dear friend Janay and I reacting the skit for Rock my world. We will continue to do this for many hours. As I listen to more tracks which was all amazing. But it was one song that captured my attention. "Speechless" it was something about this song which was not long but was beautiful. At the end when Michael would sing "words like".....and the lady would say "Michael I LOVE YOU" I would cry,and Cry and I didn't know why. till this day I would cry when listening to this song. My cousins would take the CD away or turn the song off because they knew how emotional that song was to me.
As I end My most memorable years with supporting Michael Jackson. I would like to say that He was the most talented,more that creative,interesting,handsome inside and out,the most sweetest man,who worked hard to give us individuals a different view on music. He stepped out the box,over the mountain,across the ocean and back to the studio to give us his gift which was his music. He was one of a kind,he was the KING OF POP. He would be missed dearly. He is the reason that I am working harder to one day meet my Dreams In reality and give it a big hug.
May Michael Jackson Rest In Peace
1958-2009
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