Monday, June 25, 2018

Michael Jackson Remembered

Today, June 25, is Michael Jackson’s death anniversary. Just want to remember something good about him.
 
We all know the famous song (Beat It) written and sung by Michael Jackson.
 
In 1984, “Weird Al” Yancovic released a single “Eat It”, a parody of Michael Jackson song, “Beat It”. Parody means making fun of the original. This music video, “Eat it” became very popular. "Weird Al" got a Grammy for that single.
 
Before producing this album, he asked Michael Jackson’s permission.  Michael Jackson was a mega star. Still, he was not only magnanimous enough to give permission but also helped "Weird Al" with the production of "Eat It".
 
Here are the YouTube video of both – Beat It and Eat:
 


 
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12 comments:

  1. Pradeep NairJune 25, 2018 at 6:53 AM

    That song was famous. But I didn't know about its parody. Very nice of Michael Jackson to have facilitated the production of the fun version. Not everyone can be that sportive.

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    1. SGJune 25, 2018 at 12:19 PM

      Thanks for your comments Pradeep. I thought we would remember some good things done by Michael Jackson.

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  2. Destination InfinityJune 25, 2018 at 10:40 AM

    Although the parody is good, it copies too much from the original.

    Destination Infinity

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    1. SGJune 25, 2018 at 12:21 PM

      Thanks for your comments Rajesh. Yup, it sounds exactly like the original. Michael Jackson loved this parody and therefore helped with the production.

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  3. KParthasarathiJune 25, 2018 at 3:56 PM

    I do not know much of English music and its singers.
    But it was nice to read about Michael Jackson’s generous gesture.

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    1. SGJune 27, 2018 at 9:25 PM

      Thanks for your comments Mr. KP. It was a nice gesture. Did you listen to both songs?



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  4. rudraprayagaJune 26, 2018 at 12:34 AM

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  5. rudraprayagaJune 26, 2018 at 12:40 AM

    A genius,who has bagged acceptance from all,will lose nothing even if he is mocked at.Still some will be narrow-minded to Grand permission. He,after stealing all hearts, disappeared stealing all happiness.Nice post.
    Auto correction erred many a word. So only I deleted the comment.

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    1. SGJune 27, 2018 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks for your comments Sarala. I love the way you write.

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  6. Shilpa GargJuly 4, 2018 at 4:26 AM

    Pretty generous and supportive of MJ. Wasnt aware of this story behind Eat It.

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  7. SandhyaJuly 4, 2018 at 11:05 PM

    I had always admired Michael Jackson s singing and dancing....have never heard of'eat it'...never came near Jackson in singing or dancing...but good to know about this.

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  8. DeeJuly 6, 2018 at 5:21 PM

    That is soo interesting... i saw a small part of the parody and it is very close to the original setting and music and funny.

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