First we here a part of Rev. Sharptons eulogy, he recollects his last conversation with James Brown: „...and then he said to me, Reverend, have you talked to Michael? I said, „no, hes out of the country.“ He said, „well, I love Michael.“ He said, „tell him not to worry about comin home. They always scandalize those who have the talent. The talent we need to clean up the music. I want Michael... to come back and lift the music back to where children and grandmamas can sit and listen to music together.“ I didnt know that that would be our last conversation...(...) And even though he knows you go criticise him, Michael said he dont care what they say. Michael came for you today, Mr. Brown. Come up here Michael.... I dont care what the media says tonight. James Brown wanted Michael Jackson with him here today.“ Michaels speech: „What Im gonna say is brief but to the point. James Brown is my greatest inspiration. Ever since I was a small child, no more than like 6 years old, my mother would wake me no matter what time it was, if I was sleeping, no matter what I was doing, to watch television to see the master at work. And when I saw him move I was mesmerized. Ive never seen a performer perform like James Brown and right then and there I knew that that was exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Because of James Brown... James Brown I shall miss you and I love you so much and thank you for everything. God bless you“
Posted on: Tue, 30 Dec 2014 13:08:37 +0000