the mind of a moonstruck mommy

RIP
Michael Jackson
1958-2009

Now that that’s out of the way, I can get down to business.  I’m having a hard time with the passing of Michael Jackson.  I remember, growing up, choreographing dance routines with my friends to his hits (and there are plenty!)  I even got to visit Neverland Ranch once.  My mom had set it up for  the preschoolers at her school to go and she brought my sister and I along.  Michael wasn’t there at the time, but we had a BBQ, watched Dumbo in his movie theater (with all the free snacks we wanted), went on his carnival rides, rode the train, looted the candy shop (all free, again), and we even got to peek at his bedroom through the glass doors.  Not only was all the food & candy we wanted free, but he didn’t charge the school a dime either.  He really went above and beyond for the kids.

However, I also remember being outside the courtroom in my hometown, Santa Maria, when he was on trial.  I worked for the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum at the time and my coworker (friend) Courtney and I knew the courthouse was right around the corner from us… and that there were vendors set up selling food.  Well, we were hungry and heard they had really good tamales and cotton candy.  So we locked up the museum (Shhhh!) and walked over.  Right when we got there  Michael was leaving, so we got as close to his car as possible to get a good look.  We were definitely shocked when he got there and preceded to jump onto the roof of the car and dance!  It was one of the weirdest things I’ve ever experienced. This man was on trial for molestation and he was jumping on cars.

I had taken a picture with my cell at the time, but that was probably 5 phones ago, so I found one online.

First, what if he did do it? Those poor boys have to hear us all praising him like he’s was Jesus or something.  His face and music are everywhere!  I can’t imagine what that would be like.

An equally disturbing thought- what if he didn’t do it?  To to be accused twice, stand trial, loose your reputation? .  Society stole his childhood and ruined his adult life and it’s possible that he was just really weird and liked to act like a kid. That’s awful.

And, now that’s he died, it worse.  I have seen an article claiming the first boy that accused Michael is now saying he lied and one claiming Michael’s kids told LAPD they had been molested.

I don’t like that I can’t know for sure… mostly because I would hate to find out I was supporting a child molester!!  But, I guess all I can do is let God/Karma/the Universe/whatever decide what he deserves.

And there really is no denying he made AMAZING records and had the moves to match.  So, I’ve decided to celebrate the music I grew up grooving to and just try to put the man (and the mess) out of my mind.  With that, I put together my 10 favorite Michael Jackson songs for this weeks Song of my Sunday. Hope you enjoy!

The 10 BEST Michael Jackson Songs–
according to ME!

10. Bad

9. Thriller

8. Rock With You

7. Black or White

6. You Rock My World

5. Remember the Time

4. Heal the World

3. The Way You Make Me Feel

2. Will You Be There

1. PYT- Pretty Young Thing

Also, in case you haven’t heard, there is already a Michael Jackson tribute song.  It’s called Better on the Other Side and it is a collaboration between The Game, Usher, Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, and Boyz II Men.

So, what’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?

Moonstruck Mommy