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Michael Jackson's music was an inherent part of many of our childhoods and will continue to pulsate through our veins long after his tragic death.
Many of my childhood memories involved practicing and imitating Michael Jackson's fabulous dance moves and racing to the T.V. every time the videos to Billie Jean or Thriller were shown. Not only did the music set your body into writhing motion but Michael Jackson's style was totally unique.
Michael Jackson spent half a million making the 'Thriller' video which was pretty phenomenal at the time. But with its ground-breaking originality took the world by storm in 1983 as a 14 minute horror 'mini-film' filled with werewolves and creepy zombies climbing out of graves. Michael wears the famous red leather jacket and trousers which have such a powerful image for this track. And of course the master of horror Vincent Price voices a resonant commentary making a surprise appearance at the end!
The choreography was breath-taking and continues to be taught in dance programmes all over the world, further proof of Michael's talents.
Billie Jean followed shortly after and became a top-charting success, with the iconic 'magical Michael' dressed in a pink shirt and red bow-tie, lighting up the paving stones and countering the sexual promiscuity of the 80's with the famous lines: "but the child is not my son". 'Beat It' followed fast on its heels firmly establishing Jackson as 'king of pop'. Jackson's genius remains unchallenged and his music and dance and unique style an irrepressible legacy.
As renowned as Michael Jackson's music is to the world, his style and original dress was the symbol of his refusal to conform. Instantly recognizable are the short dark trousers with white socks, the red jacket setting him apart from the crowd, and the single shimmering glove.
This Halloween it's time to put on your dancing shoes, gyrate your hips in this year's ultimate tribute to Michael Jackson. Celebrate the immense achievements of this star with fantastic authentic costumes from 'Thriller', 'Billie Jean' or 'Bad' and live one night 'off the wall'!
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