My Michael Jackson Moment

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NANDAN NANDI — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:29:21 GMT

I just can't believe that Michael Jackson is no more and that he had such a pathetic life. No single word or group of words is enough for him. He was mesmerizing, he was magic, his voice unique and touching. We spent most of our prime school days with Michael Jackson. It was during those days BAD was released. We only had very limited option to see him dance in some half an hour music programme on TV or catch him in between some news. But those few minutes were enough to spin our head, made us crazy. We played the BAD cassette so many times that I had to buy the same thrice. I still have the last cassette of BAD. We visited Kolkata and bought a book on Michael Jackson. I searched all over the places and could get most of the cassttes of MJ. I still remember the songs of "OFF THE WALL". Sidhartha my bench mate in school was equally mad. He took up the moonwalk well, I also tried but failed to do like him. I still go wild when I see MJ in a moonwalk. After the school we had our own ways in life. But then whenever we talk we talk of MJ, MJ and MJ. He had personal problems and kept away from everything during the last over one year, didnot pick up my calls. But then on the morning I heard the bad news I called him up, he picked up the phone and we both were shocked to hear that our Hero is no more. We always had a dream to see MJ in a live concert, but then we were not so lucky, but then we still cherish the moments we spent with him, with his posters all over our study room, his music all through the day and trying moonwalk. My daughter who is seven now, love him as well, and loves to listen to the song from the movie - Free Willy - "WILL YOU BE THERE".

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Nazia Khan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:23:06 GMT

well its a real loss to all of us. everyone watched his downs bt nobody realised his guds ven he ws alive bt it ws tragic to loose such a pop star, a legend. though he is nt among us bt we ll alwaz remain alive in our hearts... salute to the KING OF POP

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Niraj Davar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:54:32 GMT

Radha, well written! yes MJ was one of a kind, world will miss him, but he will be there, through his music!

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Matt Damon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:52:59 GMT

What more can I say that hasn't already been said about Michael Jackson. He was a singer to behold, a dancer par excellence, and a performer with no rivals. Though not researched upon, he could very well probably be the sole exception to the medical condition of amnesia. He hypnotized us with moves that weren't humanly possible and sang with enough energy to shake people out of whatever they were doing or out of their slumber. He was THE pinnacle of stardom, the gold standard, the king, too high to get over and too low to get under. Michael, in reply to your question, YES, we will remember. We will remember.

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Vijaya — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:15:30 GMT

Hey Radha you are so lucky to have seen the best performer on earth in action! Wow! That must have been some experience. Your tribute is well written and brings back memories of a huge giant-sized MJ poster my daughter had up in her room...one night I walked into her room and nearly died of fright! His music & dances will be remembered...always. Vijaya

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Mandir Tendolkar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:11:31 GMT

Hi Radha, Well said and moving. We used to catch the MJ videos during the Grammy's screening...on good old Doordarshan in the early 80's. MJ in India cut across all age bands and socio-economic classes as his music was clear, easy to comprehend and entertaining. You could not club him with the other stalwarts like Rolling Stones, Dire Straits , Rainbow etc, associated with the more elite and intellectual Indian followers, but his distinct style, dance moves and ability to entertain set him apart from the rest amd made him so popular in India. Everybody wanted to learn his dance steps and I remember on school Annual days there was always a stage performance by school kids, inspired from his songs and dance moves. We will miss him and his music........ Mandir

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Bobby — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:33:53 GMT

Hey Radha, That was beautifully written! I agree with Sunil - the fact that you kept the ticket for almost 17 years is a tribute in itself, but what truly amazed me is that you found it in time to write this lovely memoir! That's some organized life! Thriller was one of the best pieces of entertainment that I have ever seen and heard - ever! We'll all miss him, controversies and all. bobby

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Theresa — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:33:25 GMT

I read somewhere that MJ was the Elvis of our generation. I never connected with Elvis but I'll never forget listening the J-5 in study hall. He was the cutest, most talented, little kid in the world. I never saw him live and am envious of your experience and agree 100%, your thoughts are very well written. Now, I can't get his music off my mind and my heart breaks for his brokenness(sp) and loneliness. His energy, timing, smoothness, pitch, etc., etc. will never be forgotten nor will their influences ever end. This is the first comment I've left anywhere since his passing. I am touched by the kindness of the above postings. Just in case you're interested, check out Bill Bailey's moonwalk on YouTube. I was surprised to find out this is not an MJ original but an old, tap dance move called the back slide.

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Radha Chadha — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:19:02 GMT

@Pani. Wow, I can imagine the thrill of playing those 33 1/3 albums again! We have been listening to MJ today too. Makes me feel young again:)

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Pani — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:17:01 GMT

Yup, very nicely written. Took out my old 33 1/3 RPM albums of Thriller and Bad from the basement and dusted them out, put on my old record player (yeah, i have one which still works), closed my eyes as MJ magic began to fill the space around me...

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gk kannan — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:08:18 GMT

Indeed..., MJ's news is a walk down memory lane.Reminds of all things those decades stood for. The athleticism, timing and creativity . no other entertainer even came close to.Take a look at " captain EO" a 3D film he mad for Disnelyland produced by George Lucas and directed by coppola.Such great past success , even more potential, extinguished early.

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Sunil — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:41:37 GMT

This is inspired. I remember the debates about whether Michael Jackson was a great singer or was it just the dancing. I couldn't believe the moonwalk when I saw it. And who can forget Thriller - the video that launched MTv. Trust someone to still keep the Wembley ticket despite relocating across continents. I liked him. And why should an entertainer's personal life be important (Clinton? Woody Allen?).

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Kim — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:34:01 GMT

he is one of the best....truly original

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no needy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:13:39 GMT

owe it is to much difficult to belive,owe it is to much difficult ,I cant still belive ............owe what can i say, i have no word to express my feeling .

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matt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 13:31:27 GMT

well written