Cerrone and LaToya Jackson

Artist: Cerrone and LaToya Jackson

LP: 12" single

Song: "Oops, Oh No!" 
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"Oops, Oh No!" pretty much sums up this entire affair. Cerrone, what were you thinking? It's always a little depressing when you see someone who was on the cutting edge of fashion/glamour/music/nightlife...but then just a decade later they look like they might try to sell you patio furniture.
 

Michael Jackson [1958-2009]

Artist: Michael Jackson

LP: Off the Wall
Song: "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"
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The King of Pop, and probably the music industry's biggest superstar ever, suddenly up and died yesterday. I still find it hard to believe. If you ask me, his #1 1979 hit "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" is one of the best dance songs ever.

Michael Jackson tributes like this really nice one you can hear on NPR have been pouring in from all directions today. You can read about Jacko's wonderful-yet-troubled life on Wikipedia here, check out the Michael Jackson Rock and Roll Hall of Fame page here, view photos of the legendary singer from throughout his career here and watch Michael's influential music video for "Beat It" right here.

Michael Jackson
[August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009]
We will miss you, Michael.

LaToya Jackson

Artist: LaToya Jackson

LP: LaToya Jackson

Song: "If You Feel the Funk"[ listen ]

Here's something I picked up for 99 cents at the King of Pop's pre-auction yard sale this past weekend. I also got a really good deal on this white jacket that belonged to LaToya, but was told by a young British manservant that Michael had put it in the yard sale pile by mistake, that his sister was furious and that I had to give it back.

Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora

Artist: Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora

LP: 7" single

Song: "When the Rain Begins to Fall"
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Here's a special song for this gray, rainy and slightly gloomy first week of springtime in Seattle. Featured in the Pia Zadora/Ruth Gordon film Voyage of the Rock Aliens, "When the Rain Begins to Fall" shot all the way to #54 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in March of 1985—fueled mainly by sales to thousands of aerobics instructors all across America.