I’ve just finished watching the Michael Jackson memorial on CNN and Sky News. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, I thought with the family being very religious, it was going to be a bit, “churchy” (apologies if I offend anybody, apart from enjoying the odd gospel tune, I’m not particularly religious). But I found the whole thing very moving and very touching. I loved Rev. Al Sharpton’s speech I must admit and my favourite moment was Britain’s Got Talent finalist 12yr old Shaheen Jafargholi singing “Who’s loving you.” He was supposed to join Michael Jackson at his London concerts and he was asked to perform at the service. Apparently somebody had asked Berry Gordy who Shaheen was. He said “I haven’t the cotton-pickingist idea. But if I was still in the business I’d sign him up.” I hope he does get signed up.
I have to say, by the end I was completely teary-eyed, especially when Michael’s daughter paid tribute to her dad at the end. I don’t care admitting it. You’d have to be hard as nails not to be affected if you watched it.
And what with the anniversary of the 7/7 bombings and the ceremony at Hyde Park today, it’s been a sobering day.
Signing off in a sombre mood.


