RIP Michael Jackson.

I am almost near tears right now (despite what people think, I do have feelings!). I cannot believe that Michael Jackson is dead. I called my mom to tell her and she ended the conversation with me, saying she needed to "get herself together." MJ was younger than both of my parents and aside from me being hurt by his death, I'm thinking, "What if that was my parents?" Maybe it's selfish of me, but that's what I think of every time someone dies. It definitely puts life in perspective for you.

All the controversy aside, Michael Jackson was a legend. A legend. Fuck all the money issues and court cases. He is, as one network stated, quite probably the most famous man in the world. MOST FAMOUS IN THE WORLD. People CRIED because they were in his presence. He was creative, innovative, and he was a genius. Anyone who disputes that is a liar and their feet stink. There are people who were not even alive during his true "reign" (ie Chris Brown) that are emulating him in their careers. His is a style that will never die.

With that said, here's a list of my favorite Michael Jackson songs, kinda sorta in rank order, with accompanying videos:

1. Rock With You


2. Off the Wall


3. Remember the Time


4. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough


5. The Love You Save (Jackson 5)


6. Wanna Be Where You Are


7. Never Can Say Goodbye


8. Thriller


9. Beat It


10. Who's Loving You?


11. Blame It On the Boogie


12. I Just Can't Stop Loving You


13. Human Nature


14. The Way You Make Me Feel


15. Smooth Criminal (This one makes it on the video alone)

You'll notice that the Jackson 5/Jacksons songs that I've listed aren't the most popular ones (ABC, etc). Those weren't as dear to me as these. Some of them aren't actual music videos, but performances.

Rest in peace, Michael. <3