I remember when the Jackson 5 became superstars "overnight". Every girl in my class wanted to marry Michael. (The Partridge Family suddenly seemed very square.) The Saturday morning J5 cartoon series was must-see TV. (Did the Jacksons do their own voices?) Michael saw mommy kissing Santa Claus. Michael covered the song "Rockin' Robin" and made it better.
Michael was the ultimate Beatles fan. His collabo with Sir Paul, "Say Say Say" is a great song that should be covered soon. He adapted the Sgt. Pepper jacket and made it his own.
Graham Parker recorded a great cover version of "I Want You Back." Mariah Carey did "I'll Be There". Madder Rose did a sweet version of "Stop The Love You Save". No one has the nerve to cover "ABC" (but it's been sampled). MJ's initial Motown hits are my favorites. Respect.
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