Michael Jackson - Page 38

Gutmutter · 07-07-2009, 08:13 PM

Was the song she sang called, "Will You Be There?"? It has a haunting melody and they had Michael "talking" the lyrics(?) in the background. I could have done without the Happy Hands Club behind her.

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MsDiva2007 · 07-07-2009, 08:29 PM

I enjoyed the memorial. I had to watch online at work. Paris had me sitting in my cubicle sobbing. I really lost it with Usher getting choked up.

MotherSister · 07-07-2009, 08:38 PM

Brooke Shields' segment and Paris' spontaneous speech both made me break down in tears. And also J Hud's performance of "Will You Be There." That has always been one of my very favorite songs; her voice made it soar.

(The only iffy moment for me was when Mariah started to sing "Never Can Say Goodbye." You can't touch that, Mimi! But she backed off it with a quickness so it was okay.)

buglover · 07-07-2009, 08:39 PM

My son just rolled his eyes at me when I got emotional explaining how the memorial went, etc.

He doesn't really know grief to the extent that I do. He was too young to remember his sister passing away, and my mother as well. When my grandmother died last year, he stood tall and didn't really get sad. I told him I feel for MJ's family and his friends. I know what it feels like to lose someone who meant the world to you so I almost want to take away their pain. That is why I get so emotional, not because I personally have anything to miss........ it's just very hard to see others have so much grief for any reason.

I think my hormones must be off or something!!!

My bad completely on a side note here..... JH did sing Will You Be There. Duh me.

Kiz · 07-07-2009, 08:40 PM

Jennifer sang early in the service. There's a link to her singing Will You Be There on the msnbc web site main page, as well as links to other parts of the service. It's worth a listen, if you haven't seen it. It was a beautiful rendition.

sukee · 07-07-2009, 09:06 PM

The memorial is being shown right now on Much Music in Canada.

MsFroggy · 07-07-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MotherSister

Brooke Shields' segment and Paris' spontaneous speech both made me break down in tears. And also J Hud's performance of "Will You Be There." That has always been one of my very favorite songs; her voice made it soar.

(The only iffy moment for me was when Mariah started to sing "Never Can Say Goodbye." You can't touch that, Mimi! But she backed off it with a quickness so it was okay.)

Unfortunately, I only saw half of the memorial, from Brooke Shields' speech on, but I thought it was beautiful and a fitting tribute to Michael. Paris sobbing at the end was just gut wrenching. I felt so bad for the kids.

Will miss Michael.

**fluff** · 07-07-2009, 09:36 PM

I never gave Michael Jackson a second thought for years.
It's such a shame it's taken his death for me to reconnect with his music and realize just how many of his songs I loved.

I thought the Memorial service was great. I cried during Brooke's speech and during Al Sharpton's and started all over agains when Paris spoke.

I'll miss him.

sukee · 07-07-2009, 09:38 PM

I had to laugh when Debbie Rowe said she didn't go to the memorial because she thought the press coverage of her would be ""an unnecessary distraction". Of course, everyone would forget about Michael and focus on her...

ArchieComic Fan · 07-07-2009, 10:04 PM

I didn't see the beginning but saw most of it I think. To me, it was a very fitting tribute. Regardless of how I felt about him personally in the past decade, there's no argument of his contribution to music. He was a dazzling entertainer and when he danced and sang, it really was like magic (isn't that what Berry Gordy said?). I had forgotten about so many of his songs over the years and have taken trips down memory lane these past couple of weeks while various outlets have played them.

I missed Mariah's performance but have always liked her rendition of "I'll be There". I thought Jennifer Hudson did a wonderful job. John Mayer's guitar play was appropriately low key to the lyrics in the background. Everyone who spoke was eloquent and heartfelt. I doubt we'll see anything like him or this type of memorial service again.

Now to say something a little jaded. No doubt Paris is a beautiful girl. I can only imagine the agents who will want to sign her for various projects (not saying Katherine will allow it but people are certainly going to try). For a moment I thought of Joe and wondered if he sees his next meal ticket in her. She will definitely have the opportunity for a Hollywood or modeling career if she chooses. The two boys will also have offers I'm sure but since she was the first to speak, she is on everyone's mind.

RIP Michael. I hope you can finally be free and at peace.

07-07-2009, 08:13 PM	#371
Gutmutter awkward Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: winners' circle Posts: 6,167	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age Was the song she sang called, "Will You Be There?"? It has a haunting melody and they had Michael "talking" the lyrics(?) in the background. I could have done without the Happy Hands Club behind her. __________________ Count your blessings!

07-07-2009, 08:29 PM	#372
MsDiva2007 FORT Fogey Join Date: May 2007 Location: Del Mar, California Age: 47 Posts: 2,084	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age I enjoyed the memorial. I had to watch online at work. Paris had me sitting in my cubicle sobbing. I really lost it with Usher getting choked up. __________________ Hello, You Play to win the game! Herm Edwards." Ms. Diva

07-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#373
MotherSister Hopey Changey Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 2,639	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age Brooke Shields' segment and Paris' spontaneous speech both made me break down in tears. And also J Hud's performance of "Will You Be There." That has always been one of my very favorite songs; her voice made it soar. (The only iffy moment for me was when Mariah started to sing "Never Can Say Goodbye." You can't touch that, Mimi! But she backed off it with a quickness so it was okay.) __________________ After this, Tyler Perry will adapt the works of Audre Lorde; tentative title: "The Master's Tools Are Gonna Build a Sunroof for My Big A** House."

07-07-2009, 08:39 PM	#374
buglover Searching for inner peace Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 35 Posts: 11,707	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age My son just rolled his eyes at me when I got emotional explaining how the memorial went, etc. He doesn't really know grief to the extent that I do. He was too young to remember his sister passing away, and my mother as well. When my grandmother died last year, he stood tall and didn't really get sad. I told him I feel for MJ's family and his friends. I know what it feels like to lose someone who meant the world to you so I almost want to take away their pain. That is why I get so emotional, not because I personally have anything to miss........ it's just very hard to see others have so much grief for any reason. I think my hormones must be off or something!!! My bad completely on a side note here..... JH did sing Will You Be There. Duh me. __________________ In my own little world. Last edited by buglover; 07-07-2009 at 08:43 PM.

07-07-2009, 08:40 PM	#375
Kiz FORT Fan Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 256	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age Jennifer sang early in the service. There's a link to her singing Will You Be There on the msnbc web site main page, as well as links to other parts of the service. It's worth a listen, if you haven't seen it. It was a beautiful rendition. __________________ You can always count on a murderer for a fancy prose style. ~Humbert Last edited by Kiz; 07-07-2009 at 08:55 PM.

07-07-2009, 09:06 PM	#376
sukee FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener Posts: 3,820	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age The memorial is being shown right now on Much Music in Canada. __________________ Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. ~John Lennon Scottish Culture site

07-07-2009, 09:36 PM	#378
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age I never gave Michael Jackson a second thought for years. It's such a shame it's taken his death for me to reconnect with his music and realize just how many of his songs I loved. I thought the Memorial service was great. I cried during Brooke's speech and during Al Sharpton's and started all over agains when Paris spoke. I'll miss him. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

07-07-2009, 09:38 PM	#379
sukee FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kitchener Posts: 3,820	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age I had to laugh when Debbie Rowe said she didn't go to the memorial because she thought the press coverage of her would be ""an unnecessary distraction". Of course, everyone would forget about Michael and focus on her... __________________ Reality leaves a lot to the imagination. ~John Lennon Scottish Culture site

07-07-2009, 10:04 PM	#380
ArchieComic Fan Wait, what? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Funny Farm Posts: 4,340	Re: Michael Jackson is Dead at 50 yrs. of age I didn't see the beginning but saw most of it I think. To me, it was a very fitting tribute. Regardless of how I felt about him personally in the past decade, there's no argument of his contribution to music. He was a dazzling entertainer and when he danced and sang, it really was like magic (isn't that what Berry Gordy said?). I had forgotten about so many of his songs over the years and have taken trips down memory lane these past couple of weeks while various outlets have played them. I missed Mariah's performance but have always liked her rendition of "I'll be There". I thought Jennifer Hudson did a wonderful job. John Mayer's guitar play was appropriately low key to the lyrics in the background. Everyone who spoke was eloquent and heartfelt. I doubt we'll see anything like him or this type of memorial service again. Now to say something a little jaded. No doubt Paris is a beautiful girl. I can only imagine the agents who will want to sign her for various projects (not saying Katherine will allow it but people are certainly going to try). For a moment I thought of Joe and wondered if he sees his next meal ticket in her. She will definitely have the opportunity for a Hollywood or modeling career if she chooses. The two boys will also have offers I'm sure but since she was the first to speak, she is on everyone's mind. RIP Michael. I hope you can finally be free and at peace. __________________ Have you done your Green deed for the day?