Here is yet ANOTHER reason why we should respect Mr. Michael Jackson. Ironically enough, he's being awarded for having a spectacular display of self restraint.
In September of 1985, Michael bought the ATV catalogue, essentially making him the owner of over 250 Beatles songs. Now, with those rights, he has only covered ONE SONG! Talk about control! I'm very happy that he did this. I get kindof really ultra defensive when it comes to covering the classics... so when I heard that the KING OF POP covered the Beatles, my heart was torn. Love the Beatles, love MJ, hate cover songs... GARRRRGGG!
Surprisingly enough, he does a good job. It's definitely different, but it's not bad. I actually am able to listen to BOTH, and don't shudder or cringe when I hear MJ's version coming on. Congrats MJ!
I love that he is able to maintain a lot of the Beatles flavor, like the nice bass line, etc., but still throws in his shirt-ripping-off, pelvis-thrusting, high-pitched-"oooh"ing self into the mix.
Here it is, what do YOU think?
Thanks again, Michael!
5 comments:
I think he chose a good one to "cover" since it would be hard to to wreck that particular song - unless you were to do it in "elevator music" style or something. Not that I don't like that song, but it's not particularly melodic or anything. I mean, as long as you're willing to kind of rev your voice a little and say a bunch of words that make absolutely no sense, you probably won't go wrong! (Mom - see I do too read your blog!)
How is it that we have never watched this one during one of our parties? I feel like I have been missing out my whole life...
Ooh, and I just noticed that Mika just transformed into the daily dose of Michael. I approve.
Can we have a MJ party over the break? I feel as if it has been too long slash I asked santa for the best of micheal jackson live!
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