A friend at work and I are in a quandary- We're trying to decide which Michael Jackson song is the WORST- The problem is that they're all SO bad we can't settle on the WORST!!
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I can't help you as I am a fan of his music.
I like Weird Al's Michael Jackson take: https://youtu.be/t2mU6USTBRE?si=DPtjm7p79w6llCfU
Probably couldn't make that one nowadays — too many snowflakes to offend.
(Yessir, back in the days when Weird Al and we wuz young, we wuz tough enuff to take it!)
Probably couldn't make that one nowadays — too many snowflakes to offend.
(Yessir, back in the days when Weird Al and we wuz young, we wuz tough enuff to take it!)
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You would have to look at the few that weren't at the top of the charts.
Michael Jackson was a musical genius and with Prince and Hendrix probably one of the greatest innovators in the industry.
Michael Jackson was a musical genius and with Prince and Hendrix probably one of the greatest innovators in the industry.
Ivan the Butcher
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Yup, The love ballad from the movie Ben was pretty ichy! Nothing like a boy and his faithful rat!
I didn't see the movies but read the books.
Ivan
I didn't see the movies but read the books.
Ivan
I kind of liked the Jackson 5.
MJ solo, no thanks, and that's even before the kiddie stuff came to light.
The 80's had some great music. But MJ was WAY overrated.
MJ solo, no thanks, and that's even before the kiddie stuff came to light.
The 80's had some great music. But MJ was WAY overrated.
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Never said he was a musician.
Said he was a musical innovator.
You're right they are not the same and why I didn't say he was a musician.
Said he was a musical innovator.
You're right they are not the same and why I didn't say he was a musician.
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An artist doesn't have to play an instrument to be labeled as a musician as their understanding of theory, arranging and the skill of "playing" their vocal cords certainly qualifies them.
MJ belongs in the conversation every bit as much as Prince if not more.
I am still fans of both.
MJ belongs in the conversation every bit as much as Prince if not more.
I am still fans of both.
Not to belittle Prince or Jimi, 2 of the all time greats and amazing guitarists, but MJ had 15 #1 songs. Prince had 5. Jimi had none. Prince and Jimi were more willing to experiment beyond their "usual" genre, but MJ stayed in his groove. That's why he's called the King of Pop. It seems to have worked. He may not have played an instrument, but he was the full package. Singer, dancer and entertainer. Think of what he could have done if he hadn't been insane.
Ahh, the MTV days of hair bands, New wave, punk, metal and pop. All I remember is……………………!
MJ had some talent but around that time the Country Outlaw crew came and Waylon, Tompaul, Willie, D A Coe, and even the still-alive remaining Crickets were a refreshing break from the MTV regulars. Except Debbie Harry; at the time Clem Burke and the rest of Blondie were and still are on recordings that I place high on my popular list at that point of my life. She was a great singer and even better looking than most of the rest at the time. And Clem was probably the best drummer they could have and was a beast on the drums.
None were as talented as Buddy Holly…….
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MJ had some talent but around that time the Country Outlaw crew came and Waylon, Tompaul, Willie, D A Coe, and even the still-alive remaining Crickets were a refreshing break from the MTV regulars. Except Debbie Harry; at the time Clem Burke and the rest of Blondie were and still are on recordings that I place high on my popular list at that point of my life. She was a great singer and even better looking than most of the rest at the time. And Clem was probably the best drummer they could have and was a beast on the drums.
None were as talented as Buddy Holly…….
Ca Plane Pour Moi!
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Who was Michael Jackson?. Never heard of him until he died.
He was kind of a freaky guy but his talent was amazing from the time he was child. I would take his music any day over the "Rap ****" that's so popular now.
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Correct answer to most snowflakes is a standard issue blow torch.
Well sir...there are two pop songs that I will admit to liking that most people my age, etc. don't, my son caught me enjoying ABBA's "Dancing Queen" in the workshop one day and has never let me off the hook. The other is MJ's "Billie Jean", I'll just admit it because of the thread posting. I also think the "Thriller" Video was genius for its era. Weird little bugger to say the least, but talented.
In the first post you mentioned the Worst and I was gonna say, that's a Rolling Stones song. LOL. I'm a big music fan and my appreciation is pretty wide. From country to rock to blues, blue grass and on and on. I don't do Opera and don't like rap. Wife and I were teen agers in late 50's and early 60's. She pretty much prefers just rock music from that era, probably her favorites would be Elvis Presley and she really likes Charley Pride. I watch music videos on my laptop and have to have music playing when I go to bed, that doesn't bother her because we sleep in separate bedrooms, that way she doesn't hear my music or my snoring. Lol
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Sleeping under a table in a roadside park a man could wake up dead. The only gold I have to offer you is in this wedding band. OH the snakes crawl at night.
Sleeping under a table in a roadside park a man could wake up dead. The only gold I have to offer you is in this wedding band. OH the snakes crawl at night.
Never cared for Hendrix. I liked most of Princes stuff growing up. Michael Jackson's music never did much for me. But he IS the king of pop….., as long as we're throwing around names , I always thought Aerosmith was grossly overrated. AC/DC is where it's at.
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While I still listen to 60s and the early 70s music I consider all of the big names as vastly over rated.
All performers can do some things that are good but overall nobody stands out as "great".
All performers can do some things that are good but overall nobody stands out as "great".
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He was one screwed up, whatever the hell was.
I often think of very popular and well known singers and musicians and the bitter/sweet lives they lead. Most of us when we pass on are remembered by family and friends and when they are gone we are pretty much forgotten. Famous singers and their music will live on for countless years, and that's pretty cool. However, a lot of them have issues and things that happen and that will be remembered also. Like some of them take their own lives and do other things that they wish could be forgotten.
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Sounds as if you answered your own question by agreeing with your friend in that they are all tied for worst place.
Sometimes the Bee Gee's and Village People songs will start playing in my head...and I don't know if I should let it play or seek professional help.
Michael Jackson was a talented kid who was exploited, used, and abused, grew into a truly strange adult (no surprise), and lived a tortured, miserable life that none of us would wish on our worst enemy. For all his money and fame, I doubt he was ever truly happy...
He's been gone for almost 16 years...why are we making fun of him on here? Don't we have anything better to talk about?
He's been gone for almost 16 years...why are we making fun of him on here? Don't we have anything better to talk about?
