swishism

Man. What a gorgeous record and fitting tribute.  It is an unsung gem of a song, and I’m really glad Stevie sung it so beautifully.

It’s bugged out, gonna miss MJ, what a legacy.  One that even the most  stoic, cynic would have to admit is moving, tearfully so.

Does anyone have the demo of Michael singing this amazing song, it’s so poetic.  It made my hair stand on end to hear Lauryn sing it on Common’s retrospective back in the day,  but there’s something really appropriate and timely about having the author dedicate it to a subject and singer, the news of who’s death broke as suddenly as the  promises lamented on this record.

Goodbye MJ,  thank you for teaching us all so much with your gifts and life. The world of performance salutes you.

swishism entry 1971, Common, Lauryn Hill, MJ, never dreamed you'd leave in summer, Stevie