The “I really hope this week goes well” shuffle report

The Shuffle Report: 10 songs I listened to, in order, on my iPod in shuffle mode at a given point in time. No editing, no skipping. It is what it is.
It’s Monday. Here’s hoping the week goes well for everyone.
Joining me on the subway ride this morning for a little distraction:
1. Taxman—Stevie Ray [...]

“Michael Jackson’s This Is It”

As you may have heard by now, coming to theatres on October 28th is Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”. The film is a behind-the scenes look at the preparations for the series of concerts that would have been held in London starting this summer. The movie is directed by choreographer Kenny Ortega (whose next project [...]

Rest in Peace. Finally.

Apparently Michael Jackson will finally be laid to rest on August 29th, over a month after he died. Either by pure scheduling and coincidence, or just sheer creepiness, August 29th would have also been the singer’s 51st birthday. And of course, the saga over the cause of his death, his alleged drug abuse, the state of his [...]

Cover Me: Smooth Criminal

I think it goes without saying that it’s going to be some time before Michael Jackson is out of the news. So while every media outlet out there is busy celebrating his contributions to musc, video, and pop culture, I thought this would be a great time for an edition of “Cover Me”.
As everyone [...]

Thanks Michael

I’m not going to waste time talking about all the weird stuff. You all know what it is. I’d rather just remember the music. I know Thriller was the high point, but for me this is how I will remember him. Click here for a slice of pure pop and disco heaven.

From The Ticket Stub Vault: The Jacksons (No, really.)

 
Jacksons Victory Tour–September 16, 1984 (Olympic Stadium Montreal)
Michael Jackson’s in the news. Again. He’s set to begin a 50-night stand at London’s 02 Arena running from July until next March, and there’s a feud a-brewin’ (maybe it’s been settled; not sure) over a contract dispute stemming from another planned reunion tour with his siblings. Apparently [...]