Though the track is definitely Michael Jackson(esque) with his signature vocal style and a mid tempo beat, it sounds like something I’ve heard before, especially with his brother’s background vocals giving it that old familiar Jackson 5 doowop sound. It’s almost reminiscent of “Never Can Say Goodbye” or maybe it’s “I Just can’t stop Loving You”…?

Anyway, whichever song, truth be told, I can’t help but wonder if the song would even sound as it does if he were still alive and I’m willng to make a small, friendly wager that it would not. Let’s call it the “Tupac Syndrome” for lack of a better term. I think y’all know what I’m talking about, but don’t take my word for it. Listen for yourself and tell me what you think.

TS

This week it’s all about MJ’s memorial service, the Steve McNair tragedy, Marion Barry in straight up stalker mode, tidbits about Gary Coleman, (no pun intended), and more!

Read Patty Jackson’s 4-1-1 ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 6TH, 2009 here

The Sparrow is so sad. Though I’m not “officially” blogging, there’s no way I cannot talk about the untimely death of the great Michael Jackson. I recently told someone about the time c. “Off the Wall” when I wrote his name on my bedroom wall and drew a heart around it! I still remember knowing the ENTIRE Thriller dance and doing the routine EVERY TIME the video came on MTV! His music was the soundtrack of my childhood! I just can’t believe he’s gone. He will definitely be missed.

RIP MJ….