Michael Jackson Trivia 2
by There are many things that we may not have known about Michael Jackson. Come find out more trivia about Michael Jackson.
In my other article “Michael Jackson Trivia”, I told you some trivia about Michael Jackson. I have some more trivia about the late great Michael Jackson.
Michael Jackson’s unreleased song “This Is It” was supposed to be on the “Dangerous” cd. It ended up not making the cut. Michael Jackson was a perfectionist so he may not have liked the song at first.
When Michael Jackson originally recorded “This Is It”, it was just Michael Jackson and a piano in the song. His brothers as well as more instruments were added after Michael Jackson’s untimely death.
“Dangerous” was supposed to be a greatest hits cd instead of a cd with original songs. Michael Jackson wanted the cd to have new material on it.
Motown founder Berry Gordy wanted Michael Jackson to be a solo artist when he was a part of the Jackson 5. Berry Gordy wanted Michael Jackson to be a solo star like Diana Ross and Lionel Richie years later, but Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson was against the idea. Berry Gordy had to compromise by having Michael Jackson record solo projects, but remain with the Jackson 5.
The people at Epic Records didn’t want Quincy Jones to work with Michael Jackson on his “Off The Wall” cd at first. Michael Jackson had to fight with the record company in order to get Quincy Jones to work on the cd. Luckily the record company caved since “Off The Wall” ended up being a success.
Michael Jackson was an artist. He drew the artwork on his “HIStory Past, Present, and Future Book I” cd.
Originally “Thriller” was called “Starlight”. Quincy Jones didn’t like the name so it was changed to “Thriller”. I wonder if the song would have had the same affect if it remained “Starlight”.
Michael Jackson usually had recorded his songs in one take. He thought it would sound more authentic.
“Liberian Girl” was said to be dedicated to Michael Jackson’s dear friend Elizabeth Taylor.
Michael Jackson has a patent on his signature lean shown in the video for “Smooth Criminal”. It always amazed me how he was able to do the move without falling.
Michael Jackson wore his pants high watered pants so people could focus on his feet. He wanted people to notice his dance moves. It worked because he always wore bright white socks so you had to notice his feet.
Michael Jackson wouldn’t wear leather off video sets because he was opposed to killing animals. This does not surprise me because I remember how much he loved animals.
When Michael Jackson was a teen he idolized Stevie Wonder.
This is all the trivia I have for now. I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed sharing this Michael Jackson trivia with you.
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Post CommentDarla Cooke
On October 15, 2009 at 10:38 am
Very interesting article.
cutedrishti8
On October 15, 2009 at 11:24 am
Interesting article to read..
Sourav
On October 15, 2009 at 11:25 am
Nice to know few interesting facts about MJ!
Gudu
On October 15, 2009 at 11:45 am
nice..But i never noticed yet before his pants..good article really i like it
CHAN LEE PENG
On October 15, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Here is many info about Michael Jackson. I didn’t know that more instruments were added for his “This Is It” after his death. Maybe, MJ didn’t like this album???
LilRoastBeef
On October 15, 2009 at 12:54 pm
This was great trivia..I am an 80’s baby so anything MJ is great!! Great Job on this article!!
Shawn O
On October 15, 2009 at 1:56 pm
“Michael Jackson wouldn’t wear leather off video sets because he was opposed to killing animals”
I wonder what else the industry made him do that he didn’t like doing. Nice article. Thanks for sharing.
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Christine Ramsay
On October 15, 2009 at 2:40 pm
A lot of new and interesting facts for me here. Well done.
Christine
Mrs. Heart
On October 15, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Thanks for sharing! It’s always great and interesting.
diamondpoet
On October 15, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I grateful for this information on Michael, he was such a talented young man. Good write.
Avaxier
On October 15, 2009 at 8:53 pm
These are very new information for me. I didn’t know about all of that stuffs especially the pants.
Judy Sheldon
On October 15, 2009 at 9:55 pm
It’s funny, CA, I wondered why the high waters? Now it makes sense. I love your articles on MJ. I’ve been his fan since he began.
wonder
On October 15, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Exceptional pieces of information. There can be so much in a person.Some songs did really set the stage.Well presented.
Joie Schmidt
On October 16, 2009 at 12:21 am
It’s so nice to know that people are still thinking about this one of a kind icon – nice work*
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
unown971
On October 16, 2009 at 1:20 am
Interesting article!
BC Doan
On October 16, 2009 at 7:14 am
Wow..you knew so much about Michael Jackson, CA! That was interesting to read..
Brenda Nelson
On October 16, 2009 at 11:22 am
I was never a HUGE fan but still the guy was talented and a big loss to the music industry.
Ruby Hawk
On October 16, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Michael was such a talented young man. I hated to see the way he messed himself up. I think he wasn’t mentally strong enought to handle all that life threw at him.He was the most talented of them all.
LoveDoctor
On October 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I\’m an 80\’s baby myself so I love the King of Pop as well. Great trivia. Hope you can share more with us.
LoveDoctor
On October 16, 2009 at 10:09 pm
I’m an 80’s baby myself so I love the King of Pop as well. Great trivia. Hope you can share more with us.
LoveDoctor
On October 16, 2009 at 10:10 pm
sorry my comment posted twice. It said forbidden.lol
Mr Ghaz
On October 17, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Great post! Good work my friend..very interesting indeed..Thanks for sharing this great trivia about Michael Jackson.
Louie Jerome
On October 18, 2009 at 9:40 am
I was never really a michael Jackson fan, but this is interesting just the same.
Fruit Sensation
On October 18, 2009 at 10:32 am
My sister loves Michael. I think he’s got some good rhytm. It’s a pity he’s gone.
Jane Jane
On October 21, 2009 at 9:31 am
interesting article about MJ. I wasn’t a big fun but his music is just phenomenal.
Diverseblogger
On October 21, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Looks like I am a little late on commenting lol. What a great piece that no one really would think about writing. Keep up the great work
deep blue
On October 31, 2009 at 6:22 am
Very well written my friend.
CutestPrincess
On November 9, 2009 at 5:08 pm
thanks… love to know all of these! it made me miss him more!
Leonardo da Vinci E.
On December 21, 2009 at 12:14 pm
I enjoyed going through your collecion of interesting facts. The untimely death of Michael is still a part of my contemplations these days.