What Can You Learn from the Michael Jackson Life Story?

Wikipedia, Michael Jackson Life Story

Someone put a comment on my blog asking if I was going to post about Michael Jackson’s death. I hadn’t planned to, but my husband and I just watched a show about the Michael Jackson life story with an in-depth interview of Michael Jackson.

As I watched Michael Jackson being interviewed about his early life and the Jackson 5, I thought about how so much fame at an early age must have affected his life.  The more I listened to the Michael Jackson life story, the sadder I felt about all the tragedy and difficulties in his life, and his premature death.

Born in 1958, Michael was only 6 or 7 when he started performing with the Jackson Five.  They released their first single, “Big Boy,” in January 1968 when he was only 9. This little-known single was released under the label Steeltown Records before the Jackson 5 signed with Motown.

For those who have not heard it, I found “Big Boy” on YouTube. I have included it here for you to hear — not a big hit, but a good song.

(Sorry, I had a link to “Big Boy” on YouTube but had to remove it since the video was removed from YouTube for incorrect usage.)

Not too long after that came the release of their first number one hit song, “I Want You Back,” in 1969, when Michael was 10. Three more number one hit singles soon followed:   “ABC,” “The Love You Save,” and “I’ll Be There.”

Michael was instantly put into the limelight as the whole world witnessed his amazing talent in singing, dancing, and performing. I know I was in awe as I watched him perform.

Of course, many other hits came after that, including one of my favorites,”Thriller,” with the great music video that I still enjoy watching.

What can you learn from the Michael Jackson life story?

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