I do remember him as the Jackson Five when he was just a boy and I think my clearest or perhaps my fondest memories of Michael are probably from that era," 58-year-old Jon Stanhope told Australian Broadcasting Corp. radio. "His reputation was a little problematic lately but he was a great performer and I always admired his dancing — I thought he was just the most wonderful dancer.
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"I woke up in the morning and saw news about Michael's death and I just could not believe it," said Hisako Ishii, a 35-year-old Tokyo resident. "It is really hard to believe he is dead. It seems so unreal."
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Brazilian singer-composer and former Culture Minister Gilberto Gil also expressed his sorrow.
"It makes me very sad to see such a great and incredible talent leave us so soon — a talent that provided all of us with some wonderful moments," he told Folha Online news service. "I'll miss the King of Pop."
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Favorite Michael Jackson Song is I'll Be There Currently #1 in our Survey!
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is Don't stop & I just can't stop loving you
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is All of Them
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is We are the world
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is Thriller
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is Rock With You
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is Ebony and Ivory
Favorite Michael Jackson Song is Billy Jean
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I just wacthed to BET awards and saw Janet Jackson's speech and was moved. Michael brought joy to so many people around the world!! Janet was wrong about one thing though: Michael was not just an Icon to us; he was also family!!!!!! MJ
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The first cassette my mum bought for my was 'Heal the World' by the king of pop himself. I was 8 years old and the song will always hold special memories for me, Michael Jackson is the one thing that will always get any dance floor full. All I can say is that we have lost a legend and thank you so much for the Music.
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Miss You and I Love you!I still can't believe that your gone! I am still in shock. i keep listening to your music and i keep thinkin that its not true and that your still with us. You will be missed. I love Your music. My favorite song is "Will You Be There" Michael Jackson May You Rest In Peace. Sigrid
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Fond memoriesI remember the first time I heard "Thriller". My family and I had gone to the roller rink in our town, and that song came over the speakers. I have loved it, and Michael's music ever since; I was about 7 or 8 at that time. I have some of his music videos, and I just love them; I think they're awesome. I grew up listening to him, and I pray his kids will be safe and taken care of. Maggie
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