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Do you sometimes think back to the days when we were inundated with news about Michael. Albeit mostly negative, there were still lots and lots of stories or talk about him all over the internet, news media, etc. I remember how we fought tooth and nail to have that negativity erased. :? Well, I guess we got what we set out to accomplish. And today it hit me kinda hard when I searched his name and there was virtually nothing. This was all that I could find and it just makes me feel kind of sad. I have spent the majority of the last nearing 3 years in dedication to talking about, reading, listening to, watching every and anything Michael Jackson. What will there be to unveil by this year’s end unless he comes back to us? I shudder to even imagine. Life without Michael would be equivocal to lyrics without music. It just won’t be the same. :cry: I will waste away and die.Sunday 15 January 2012Log in | Register | SubscribeTelegraph.co.uk HOMENEWSSPORTFINANCECOMMENTBLOGSCULTURETRAVELLIFESTYLEFASHIONTECHDating Offers JobsFilmMusicArtBooksTV and RadioTheatreHay FestivalDanceOperaPhotographyComedyPicturesVideoMusic ReviewsMusic InterviewsMusic NewsMusic festivalsClassical MusicWorld, Folk and JazzMusic TicketsHOME»CULTURE»MUSIC»MUSIC NEWSMichael Jackson's show tunes of Robert Burns poems to be head for first timeA collection of Michael Jackson songs based on the works of Robert Burns is to be heard by the public for the first time, according to one of the late pop superstar’s closest friends.Mr Gest claimed that Mr Jackson's smash-hit Thriller was inspired by the supernatural elements of Burns's Tam O'Shanter Photo: REXBy Simon Johnson, Scottish Political Editor9:14PM GMT 15 Jan 2012CommentDavid Gest, a music producer who collaborated with Mr Jackson on the project, said he has offered the album to the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayrshire during a recent visit to Scotland.He said the self-styled King of Pop was a huge Burns fan and was delighted to make the recordings, which see the works of Scotland’s Bard transformed into show tunes.Their existence was revealed the year before his death in June 2009 but they have never been released.Mr Gest, the former husband of actress Liza Minnelli, even claimed that Mr Jackson’s smash-hit Thriller was inspired by the supernatural elements of Burns’s Tam O’Shanter.In an interview with BBC Alba, the Gaelic TV channel, Mr Gest said: “Both being fanatics, I said to Michael, let's do a play Burns's life and he said he would help me with the music.“Michael believed in the project so much. He said: 'I'll give you the studio (in Los Angeles) and I'll pay for all the music’.“We went to his recording studio at the family house in Encino, where all the Jacksons grew up and we took about eight or 10 of Burns's poems and we put them to contemporary music, things like A Red Red Rose and Ae Fond Kiss and the story of Tam O'Shanter.”The songs were originally intended to be part of a musical, directed by Gene Kelly and produced by actor Anthony Perkins. The death of both men meant it was never staged.Mr Gest, a former contestant on the reality show I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here released a film on Jackson's life last year. In 1996, he staged a show called Red Red Rose, which was based on Burns's life and starred the actor John Barrowman.A spokesman for the National Trust for Scotland, which runs the Ayrshire museum, said, confirmed Mr Gest was a recent visitor.“We understand there was some discussion about the donation of some musical materials. If it goes ahead it will be an exciting addition,” he said.
Somethymes I wonder if part of this was so he could leave the King of Pop behind and follow his faith? I know we will find out soon enough, but I won't be surprised if this is part of what's going on. Anyway, that's my two cents worth. Take care
Mary K ...I totally agree with you. I think Michael is finished singing and will now move on to doing films. He can then be his own boss. Look at all the singers who still ::try:: to sing when they get older....I'm sure Michael thought of this and knew he couldn't sing/dance like that forever. (I'm not saying this was his whole reason for the hoax, but I'm sure it was part of it) I can't imagine that he won't somehow let his faithful fans (both beLIEvers and nons) know that he is okay.... I'm not expecting a giant comeback concert or anything...but maybe a movie. /woohoo/