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Jackson: Maybe Now He Can Rest in Peace

Jun 26, 2009

Can’t stop thinking about Michael Jackson today, like everybody else. Not much I can add, except for this.

The second record album I ever owned was the Jackson Five’s ABC (the first was Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits).

ABC contains a bunch of iconic hits, but the track that floors me every time is “(Come ‘Round Here) I’m the One You Need.” The reason, of course, is Michael.

Here’s something I like to do: First, listen to the grown-up Smokey Robinson’s version of this song from 1966; you can listen to it here:

Then listen to Michael perform the same song at age 11 or 12 in 1970:

 Yes, this small boy possessed the talent of Smokey Robinson, or maybe more talent (I’m no expert). He was Michael Jackson.

Just my two cents.

2 Comments

  1. Michael Jackson-the way he was. Check out the smile in this quick interview I did with him in 1981.
    http://www.fredsaxon.com/interviewsreviewsclips.html

  2. Hmmm i justcontinue to love him and his powerful voice. He was special, he will be missed

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