And they told me; a man should be faithful, and walk when not able, and fight til the end ..but I'm only human.

Michael Jackson died today.

Waking up this morning it felt like when Princess Diana died - every tv channel, radio station, newspaper, Facebook status, was filled with tributes. Except there is something more tragic about his death, as there was his life, I suppose. This is definitely one of those historical days people will talk about for years to come - "Where were you when Michael Jackson died?"

I can't write anything appropriate really, except that I think everyone feels a bit shaken up, and strangely bereaved. I feel mildly humbled, but I'm not sure why. Anyway, however he'll be remembered (it's weird talking about him in the past tense - he's one of those figures you just assume will always be there), I'm pretty sure everyone out there has at least one Michael Jackson song that means something important to them, that they connect with some part of their life, even if they never realised it.

I, for one, have lots. But this song I connect so intrinsically with my childhood. Like all the best songs it's one of sadness, and hope. Weirdly enough, it was the song on my First Holy Communion video, and I remember a period of time getting home from school, sitting on the floor in front of my tiny telly and crappy vcr, and listening to it over and over, until I knew all the words. It was the first song I ever taught myself to play on the piano. I've forgotten it now.



I know it sounds fucking twee but I don't care -

Rest in peace, Michael Jackson. I'm really sad that you're dead.