Michael Jackson (1958-2009)

Despite all the insanity of later years, let’s all remember just how freaking amazing Michael Jackson was. Really freaking amazing, that’s how amazing. Seriously, these are two of the best songs ever recorded, and it’s barely scraping the surface:

The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Buy It)

Michael Jackson – Billy Jean (Buy It)

We’ll miss you, you crazy space alien genius pop machine.

And a couple of covers to round it all out:

Cal Tjader – I Want You Back (Buy CT music)

KT Tunstall – I Want You Back (Buy KT music)

posted by Adam