Hot Mama Daily Remembers MJ and Farrah

“I read the news today.  Oh boy.”  That line from the Beatles’ song, “A Day in the Life,” comes to mind in moments like this.  Like millions, I was saddened to hear that Farrah Fawcett passed away yesterday after her grueling battle with cancer, and then in utter shock when it was reported that Michael Jackson died suddenly after going into cardiac arrest.  Oh boy, indeed.

I had the pleasure of meeting Farrah about 6 or 7 years ago when in a surreal turn of events she sat next to me at an Al Green concert.  She was prettier and more petite than expected in person and seemed genuinely nice.  The “Charlie’s Angel” assumed I was younger than my years and asked how I knew Al Green’s music.  I told her as a ’70s baby I grew up on songs like “Let’s Stay Together” and “Love and Happiness.”  Farrah giddily wiggled in her seat and exclaimed, “I love Al Green!” Once the show started, the Rev. Al gave her a shout-out from the stage.

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My fondness for Michael Jackson started as a child rockin’ to “Rockin’ Robin” by the Jackson 5 and continued through his transformation first into a solo star with the string-laden, post-disco classic “Off the Wall” and then a superstar with the awe-inspiring, record-setting “Thriller.” 

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Although as a teen my high-top Reeboks were firmly placed in the Prince camp, no one can deny the King of Pop’s genius as a singer-songwriter and unparalleled performer.  I broke down when the reality of his death finally set in.

Rest in peace Farrah and Michael.  You will both be missed.

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