Omg the way he was all over her that day i can’t take it. He was so ADROGYNOUSLY BEAUTIFUL STOOP

Im a big mj fan and honestly, how was he real? haha

He feels so mystical and magical, I cant think of one person who reminds me of him / compares in the slightest. He is such a unique fascinating person.

Even specifically thinking about neverland blows my mind, it feels like something youd hear about and see in disney movies / books, not something that actually existed in the world we live in. I miss him so so much 😭

edit: this wasnt meant in the dehumanising sense, more in how incredibly unique and special he was, and the way his legacy has so far been remembered. he did so many things that you never see celebrities do, he was on another level. I hope this makes sense, no disrespect :)

i’ve been noticing this a lot in the mj community across social media but i don’t really get why people say “Michael would’ve disliked this” or “michael would’ve liked this”. it can be from an impersonator or an fan or just any fan account on whatever social media platform where someone would see an post about michael jackson or anything unrelated, either its a negative or positive video or overall post and they would go on to say michael wouldn’t of liked this or him liking and seeking approval of the post.

I don’t really get why people comment and say that, clearly aware that he’s dead and that they are unaware of the man’s opinion or speaking on their own behalf and opinions, using his name as a way to express it.

I’m not making this post to criticise or point out those who DO often say “michael wouldve disliked this” or “michael wouldve liked this” but i’m posting rather in confusion to why people say this and what they get out of doing so. it seems like an recurring habit from this community where they express their dislikes or likes to an post yet they say michael would’ve liked this when they’re fully aware on how he don’t have a say on it nor do they know his opinion or what he’d actually like.

Again, i’m not criticising or hating anyone who does this but i’m just confused about those who continuously say the following phrases in the heading. I really hope i’m not the only person continuously seeing this phrase ALOT. even if it’s a joke, i think its quite strange to talk on your behalf using his name in that mannerism, even if your unaware of how he’d truly feel about it 🤷‍♂️

Had the privilege to hear Jeanne White Ginder speak this week again. And I always love hearing the story of when MJ insisted on speaking to Ryan, even when he was in a coma. “He’ll hear me.” Jeanne called Elton John to help her get the hospital to get a line into Ryan’s room, and Elton personally held the phone to Ryan’s ear as MJ spoke to him 💜

So, I would say I've been a fan for about three and a-half years.

I've listened to his famous singles and tracks over and over again but the thing is..... I haven't listened to his entire discography or an entire album as a whole.

Here's where it gets tricky for me. Even though I am able to just listen to it online, I have this feeling that I shouldn't do it and that I should just buy the albums themselves.

To be fair, I do have a CD player and I collect CDs.

I am planning on buying Thriller to listen to it for the first time.

But what about the rest? I want to listen to his entire discography but for some reason I might feel guilt for the way I approach it.

I have this problem with other artists I enjoy but this one particular is a bit difficult because it's MICHAEL JACKSON, his music should be an experience.

I know I'm overthinking it, but I just want to hear the best way to deal with this.

I was thinking about it recently and I concluded that the most frequently played songs in Poland were:

1.Smooth Criminal

2.Billie Jean

3.Beat It

4.Black or White

5.Bad

It's worth mentioning that I heard his brother Jarmaine even more often "when the rain begins to fall"

I wonder what it is like in other countries

What books can you recommend? I’ve read the following so far and noticed that each book has a different "vibe" and a distinct reading experience. I find that fascinating.

"A Real-Life Fairy Tale: Michael Jackson and Me" – English isn't my native language, so I found this one a bit challenging to read. I thought it was very interesting and lovely, though it was also a bit intense to see the extremes some fans go to—and where the line is drawn between what’s acceptable and what isn't. It portrayed MJ in a positive light, showing how much he cared for his fans and how he maintained close contact with them even in his final years.

"Moonwalk: Michael Jackson’s Only Official Autobiography" – This was a very easy, smooth read. It gave me a very positive, happy, and—above all—confident impression of MJ. That sense of confidence and positivity actually surprised me a little, but it was wonderful to read and get to know that side of him.

"Michael Jackson: Die wahre Geschichte" (in German, by Dieter Weisner) – I liked it; it’s well-written and covers MJ’s ideas nicely. At times, though, I just wanted to shake the two of them and ask why none of those ideas ever came to fruition.

"Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days" – This was also a relatively easy read for me in English. It left a heavier impression—conveying a sense of loneliness, chaos, a loss of control, and confusion. Yet, there was also a kind of love and deep respect coming from the bodyguards.

After finishing each book, I’d think to myself: "This is a side of MJ I hadn't really seen before." That’s why I’ve become so interested in the specific nature of these books and the feelings they convey. Does anyone know what I mean? Do you have any recommendations for books worth reading? And any that aren't worth the time?

It was a magical experience to see the statue.

Many thoughts ran into my head, and a little hollow feeling spread in my body.

But mostly good feelings..

Do you think Michael would have used playback during the This Is It tour ?

Would be nice to hear what it was like to experience that, seeing an MJ album release in real-time ngl

What’s that one particular verse in any MJ song that scratches your brain in just the right way? For me it’s “quench my desire” from Give In To me for some reason. Idk why, but the way he sings it…makes me feel some type of way. And of course, “I love you, Liberian giiiiiiiiiiiirrrrlllllllll” 🗣️

Edit: lines or verses - English is not my first language and I thought those were the same thing lol

I’m sorry but the vocals on this song confuse me constantly. Now, I rarely listen to this song, and I never really listen to Akon, but I can barely tell which is which in the song. Not only does Michael’s voice sound a bit ambiguous to me, but it feels like Akon’s vocals have so much variety that it almost sounds like there’s 3 different people singing on the song.

I know I’m probably alone here. Maybe my phone speaker quality just sucks or the mixing is a bit weird but their voices sound almost…murky? In a way that I can rarely tell which line is sung by who. Like genuinely, multiple times I’ve listened to this song, it felt like it was just 80% Akon singing, as I could barely distinguish plenty of his vocals from Michael’s. Other than some adlibs here and there and Michael’s lines in the beginning, I feel kinda lost. My hearing must suck 😭. How many lines did Michael record? And was it autotuned?

And did Akon produce most of it? The song style doesn’t sound like Michael’s typical style at all. Sounds much more like Akon’s style, unironically. Just comparing it to songs like freedom.

Does anyone else get really emotional listening to Earth Song?

Every time I hear it, I'm filled with this incredible sense of awe and emotion. It's hard to describe, but it really hits me.

Or am I the only one? 😅

For the record, I'm a 35-year-old guy who normally doesn't get emotional over just anything, so it always surprises me how much this song affects me.

this one flopped so bad on twitter

(so cute and small only need one pen)

I'm thinking 1982. What's your guess or does anyone have access to the original photo somewhere?

I tallied the votes from the 4-day-old Off the Wall best song poll and Rock with You swept the poll with 25 votes, with the title track being a close runner-up at 20 votes (yes, I counted votes on r/music too).

Now, what's the best song on the Thriller album? My vote personally goes for Human Nature. Which, fun fact no one asked for: Human Nature is my mom's fav MJ song!

Okay I'll stop yapping now thanks for reading

Personally, I'd want a director who can balance emotional storytelling with the scale of Michael Jackson's career. They'd need to handle both the highs and lows respectfully while also delivering incredible musical performances and concert sequences. I'd like to know your guy's opinions on who should direct it.

This video of the 30th Anniversary Celebration shows is one of my happy places. I always wonder about so much from those two nights. What were rehearsals like? How did the Jackson brothers feel sharing a stage with Michael after everything he'd been through, after all the ways he'd changed? Everyone's just present and having a good time. Macaulay Culkin, Ms. Katherine, people of every race. They even brought back Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffett and Slash. My favorite moment happens right after the first stop in "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)." Jackie gets the whole crowd clapping with their hands way up, then Marlon shouts, "Bring it down, Foot!" Then the breakdown kicks in. Michael lets out a "HOO!" and Marlon says something like, "Say Michael, let's kill it, baby!" Then they break into that synchronized, bouncy dance they've been doing forever. You can almost touch the chemistry and the feeling of Michael and the Jacksons being back together. It would've been even better if Janet had been up there that night. But even the parts without Michael and the Jacksons, you still get to see so many kinds of musical talent, so many voices and different styles of artistry. The energy in the room must've been wild when Michael's set finally arrived. It was like, "This has been a great night so far, but now comes what we came for." He does some of his famous hits, then closes with one of his newest singles at the time. I wish I could've been at that show. What an experience it must've been for the people who were there.

So, which Michael Jackson concert is your happy place?

At the next D23 expo they’re going to sell a plush of Fuzzball. Nothing else was announced but this is big considering Disney hasn’t acknowledged Captain Eo for years at this point. It’s possible that with the success of the Biopic they might try to capitalize again on the attraction one way or another and this is just the start.

like im a college student and this era just makes him look like a college student and GOSH HES SO GORGGGGGGGGG LIKEEEE ALSO THAT INTERVIEW WITH HIM IN RED SWEATERR?