The Michael Jackson memorial on July 7th had performances from Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher and more. Most performed one of his famous songs. Jermaine Jackson performed a heartfelt Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile”, which was Michael Jackson’s favorite song.
Here are the Michael Jackson Memorial songs in the order they were performed:
Andrae Crouch Choir – Soon and Very Soon
Mariah Carey and Trey Lorenz – I’ll Be There
Lionel Richie – Jesus Is Love
Stevie Wonder – I Never Dreamed You Would Leave In Summer & They Won’t Go When I Go
Jennifer Hudson – Will You Be There
John Mayer – Human Nature
Jermaine Jackson- Smile
Usher – Gone Too Soon
Shaheen Jafargholi – Who’s Loving You
Group with singers from Jackson’s This Is It Tour - We Are The World & Heal The World
Usher’s version of “Gone Too Soon’ was poignant and fitting considering the sudden death of Michael Jackson. It was originally written by Michael Jackson to honor his friend Ryan White who died of AIDS at the young age of 18.
I just want to say ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much.
That about says it all for the touching tribute to Michael Jackson at his memorial that took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7. Many celebrities like Brooke Shields, Berry Gordy, Smoky Robinson made speeches and remembered him. Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Usher, Jennifer Hudson and others sang some of his songs. Jermaine Jackson sang Michael Jackson’s favorite song “Smile”, which was written by Charlie Chaplain. Near the end of the Michael Jackson Memorial, the family came on stage. Marlon Jackson, shared his thoughts about his brother. The highlight of the show though was when Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris spoke a simple but heartfelt statement about her father.
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after going into cardiac arrest. He was 50 years old. Although his personal physican, paramedics and doctors at the hospital tried in vain to save him, they weren’t able to. The unexpected death left the whole world in shock and there has been an array of unanswered questions. The Los Angeles coroner at this time hasn’t completed tests to pinpoint the exact cause of his death.
Michael Jackson was in the prime of his life about to commence a comeback tour in London starting July 13 with already sold-out concerts. Had he lived, this may have generated into a world tour, a release of a new album and taken his music career to a new height.
A Michael Jackson Memorial was organized by his family and his concert promoter AEG as a public tribute for his fans around the world to share. It took place on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with around 18,000 people attending, broadcasted live on television and over the internet to millions. The memorial showed how Michael Jackson touched people’s life through his music and humanitarianism.
Michael Jackson changed pop music and will be remembered as one of the greatest entertainers in history. Although gone too soon, his legacy will live on.
The Michael Jackson memorial on July 7th had performances from Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher and more. Most performed one of his famous songs. Jermaine Jackson performed a heartfelt Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile”, which was Michael Jackson’s favorite song.