One of the best songs ever. One of a kind voice, can’t imagine witnessing Michael’s full career in real time. I saw a Quincy Jones tribute recently (from a year or two ago when he was still alive), and I was blown away by what was needed to replicate the sounds of Off The Wall, Thriller, and Bad. Full Orchestra, several guitarists, a large number of keys players occupying various pianos and synths, elite backup singers, and world class performers to sing lead. Yet with Michael’s songs, even the greatest female vocalists on the planet are a level beneath his vocal performances. 

It got me thinking about how you measure talent. Prince could bring huge sounds into a record on guitar, bass, keys, drums, and vocals all on his own. Stevie could as well, and is one of the greatest singer songwriters and performers of all time. Does Michael’s talent as a pure performer compare to such multitalented geniuses? Michael’s talent is unmistakable. Its impossible not to be blown away by every single performancr he gives. With Prince and Stevie, they become more impressive when you peel back the layers behind their music and tune into the elements that really makes their music stand alone. Michael Jackson has one layer, pure perfection.