Here is the Michael Jackson Memorial Service video, photos; full video from July 7, 2009 and pictures. The MJ Memorial video is of the live service that took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles before an audience of 17,000, and was broadcast worldwide.
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Rev. Lucious Smith opened and closed the ceremony. “He is never really gone at all,” he said at the beginning of the ceremony. Berry Gordy, Motown founder who first discovered the Jackson 5 declared Michael Jackson “the greatest entertainer who ever lived” as he concluded his recollections of meeting the music legend and his brothers.
Mariah Carey sang Jackson 5 hit “I’ll Be There” with Trey Lorenz who recorded with her the cover version in 1992. Lionel Richie performed the Commodores song “Jesus is Love.”
Stevie Wonder performed a very emotional rendition of his 1971 song, “I Never Dreamed You’d Leave in Summer” along with “They Won’t Go When I Go.” Jennifer Hudson performs “Will You Be There” with backup singers and an audio track of Michael Jackson’s voice. Guitarist John Mayer performed a stirring rendition of Human Nature.
Here are recaps of the MJ Memorial service.
Here are photos:
- Michael Jackson Memorial Photos
- Michael Jackson Public Memorial Service photos
- Michael Jackson’s All-Star Memorial
The MJ Memorial video reveals an emotional Brooke Shields recollected memories of her friendship with Michael Jackson and introduced the song his brother would sing Smile, the Charlie Chaplin song which was Jackson’s favorite, and a cover version appears on his HISTory album. Jermain Jackson delivered an emotionally touching rendition of the song.
Al Sharpton delivered a powerhouse speech reminding people of the achievements of Michael Jackson: “Michael brought blacks, whites, Asians and Latinos together”.. He went on to address Jackson’s children directly, saying: “I want his children to know there was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with’.
Martin Luther King III and Bernice King, children of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr delivered speeches as well. Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant both shared recollections, with Johnson telling an amusing story involving his surprise at Jackson’s fondness for KFC chicken.
Also performing, the 12-year old Shaheen Jafargholi, from Swansea, Wales, a finalist from the “Britain’s Got Talent” whose rendition of the Jackson 5 hit, Who’s Loving You drew international notoriety, and, according to Kenny Ortega, speaking at the memorial service an invitation from Michael Jackson himself to perform with him at what would have been his This Is It 50-concert residency at O2 Arena in London.
Usher performs the Michael Jackson song, originally written for Ryan White, who died of AIDS in the 1990s. “Gone Too Soon” breaking down in tears near the end, as he stood next to Michael Jackson’s casket.
At the end, in a surprising move, Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Michael Katherine Jackson spoke. The eleven-year old, fighting back tears just long enough to say: “Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you can ever imagine, and I just want to say I love him so much.”
Several Michael Jackson Memorial videos are posted below along with the MJ Memorial Full Video. To see even more MJ Memorial video highlights, see:
Link: Michael Jackson Memorial Full Video
Video includes:
Mariah Carey I’ll Be There
Usher Gone Too Soon
Jermaine Jackson Smile
Paris Michael Katherine Jackson; Paris Jackson speaks
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Michael Jackson Memorial Service Video, Photos [Full Video]: MJ Memorial Video
5:56 am on July 8th, 2009 1
micheal jackson is my role model musically and he affected planet positivelly for the 50years he lived,he is also one of the greatest humanitarian that ever lived,and i hope to affect the earth like he did for jesus.may his soul rest in peace
11:36 am on July 8th, 2009 2
Michael Jackson would still be remembered as the only King of Pop. We would surely miss him.
9:40 pm on July 8th, 2009 3
I’m Gina, from Guyana. i’m a really big fan of Michael Jackson. though i didn’t know him in person i cried when i saw the news papers that morning. i loved his music, he was totally the KING OF POP. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family. RIP Michael. we’ll me you. lots of love Gina!
10:49 am on July 9th, 2009 4
Am Bonaventure from Nigeria. Michael Jackson reached the peak of his career and knew his work on earth was done. Dying therefore was the crown of his glory. Those who were urging him on could not see beyond the ordinary and their quest to make fortunes out of that beautiful but faded flower. What again could one man achieve? People who connived to make Micheal’s earthly life painful with their capitalist tendencies of false allegations and out- of- court settlements for cash are the ones that would face eternal agony over the Angel’s passage. If you think Michael was just human, you may as well be sure you wont recognize Jesus Christ when he comes again. I did love him so so much
11:35 am on July 12th, 2009 5
i am 47, originally filipina living 23years in austria, europe. i grew up with MJs songs. loved the jackson 5 and had always been a die hard MJ fan. i´m still find his death unbelievable. he isn´t gone in anyway, his memories and songs will remain. even my kids (21, 14) loves MJ and were very touched seeing the memorial. wishing his kids and family all the best! We will always remain MJs loving fans.
4:31 am on July 14th, 2009 6
check out this blog for some more info on Jackson’s funeral and where the body is
michaeljacksonsmemorialphotos.blogspot.com
11:39 am on July 17th, 2009 7
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6:37 am on July 31st, 2009 8
i miss you so much MJ…..
i am a number one fan of urs
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5:00 am on September 25th, 2009 11
MJ is the greatest entertainer that lived. People who make fun of him are stupid. He was a great guy. I feel really sorry for his kids they were everything to him. To me Michael Jackson still lives on and will forever.
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