Now that the Michael Jackson Memorial at Los Angeles's Staples Center is one for the history books, I'm just thinking about what I considering, in order, the highlights for me from the Tuesday morning event.
First, Al Sharpton's impassed eulogy was a stroke of oratorical genius. Though I tend to disagree with the reverend on occasion, I think his choice of words and delivery were on the mark and mindful of the family. You go, Al.
Secondly, Brooke Shields sounded like a true friend, not one that was there to bask in the moment of her celebrity. She was genuine, she was respectful, and she was herself. Her words segued perfectly into...
Number three, Jermaine Jackson's vocal tribute of "Smile," one of Michael's favorite songs, a tune that the late singer himself had recorded for the album "Dangerous." How the Jermaine got through the song without breaking down was amazing.
Speaking of "breaking down," my fourth magical moment was Usher singing the MJ-penned "Gone Too Soon." No other song was as appropriate and the young singer sang it from his heart, becoming emotional at the very end.
As I said before, the memorial was one for the ages and will last in the conscious of yours truly for some time.
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