"Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with." Amen, and amen! What better statement to describe, even today, the injustices that Michael had to endure-that, and Marlon's "Being judged...ridiculed...how much pain can one take? Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone."
Michael Jackson was definitely the King of Pop there'll never be another Entertainer as good as he was absolutely phenomenal words can't describe how good that man entertain I love you Michael
I agree 100% with you I cried the day I heard Michael Jackson died I couldn't believe what I was hearing I was so sad still am please God Rest his soul we love you Michael Jackson rest in peace my friend you were and still are the greatest entertainer that ever lived God bless you and I promise you we the world will never ever forget you
Everytime Sharpton says there was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with, I tear up ^^ It was a great message to give to Michael's kids
People who still believe Mike did any of that crap he was accused of... not knowing that both people came out and saId it was false... I don't even think an insulting remark should be wasted on yall...
I love what Sharpton said to MJ's kids, "There was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what he had to deal with!" I totally agree. The media drew and quartered him because he was the first massively successful black entertainer. RIP Michael. Love you forever.
To me, Michael had such a prophetic message. He came to us as a child with a gift and blessed the world with his talent. From the beginning people hated him, accused him of disgusting things, but he took it on the chin and continued with his message. Even when it seemed like everyone in the world had turned on him, he thanked god for every moment of his life. Look back on Michael Jackson's life and try to tell me he wasn't the closest thing to a messiah we've had in a long time.
Doesn't matter how many controversies r there, doesn't matter how many Great moments r there, Doesn't matter what people ever thought, wot everyone thinks.... Above Everything, the Ultimate truth is: "MJ is the Number One"
Great speech. It is very true that Michael Jackson connected different races from all over the world through his music. From India to China to Africa to Middle East to Latin America to everywhere. Everyone knew his music.
...as you climb up steep mountains, sometimes you scar your knee, sometimes you break the skin but don't focus on the scars, focus on the journey.... . awesome part.
that was a great speech. i feel inspired, because i never looked at michael jackson with the roots of racial conflicts and stuff like that at the times he grew up and what he was confronted with. he did a good job. great speech about a great man. his music will live on.
There's no need to say that. The speech had nothing to do with race. This guy is proud of being black, it's about identity, not about that us vs. them mindset you seem to see where it isn't. This is powerful. RIP MJ.
When I saw Al take the stage I was rolling my eyes saying 'oh brother he we go', but by the third sentence I was like 'preach Reverend preach' lol. He made me remember why I used to like him.
I am very sorry about some comments......Michaels has done a lot to the world...more than we ever could do. He just did it. MJ 4 ever. He was and is an example for us all, respect everybody !! Stand for your neighbour, doesn`t matter what colour he has !! He was a workoholic.....he always stand for Love, respected every religion and had God and Jesus in his heard....Please, everybody here, be respectful !! We don`t need war, we need peace and a world standing in one !!
Cenk, I really dig your sense of fairness. It's refreshing to witness and gives validity to your program. I truly enjoy your view pertaining to current events.
Michael did more for race relations AROUND THE WORLD than all our b.s. politicians put together. Sharpton earned my respect a long time ago, and he got it again today with this speech. Michael was nutty, but that wasn't his fault. How man of us didn't have fucked up parents and look at how we turned out? Most of us are crazy and we're not even famous. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON!
I agree with how you relate the scars comment with Al Sharpton himself. That's exactly how I feel, and I scoff those who say "he finally said something intelligent" like he hasn't ALWAYS been doing that. We have just been conditioned to think otherwise because when I get on youtube and look up what he's actually said, I'm not surprised at his brilliance on tuesday.
His song "Man in the Mirror" was a good example of "songs with meaning" in my opinion. Much like lots of his others, too - doesn't matter if you're black or white. :P
Al is like that drunk uncle at a wedding. You all know what Im taking about. Sometimes he can calm, collective and articulate points dead on. Then there other times when you're like "did Uncle Al just say that???" Since this was a global telecast, he was pretty tame....thanks be to Jebus.
Awesome speech! It would've been cool if he said "don't focus on the scars... focus on the stars" in reference to our hopes and dreams and possibilities of what can be, not what was or is. Thank You Michael. Godspeed.
Michael is the perfect example of what will happen to a person that has dangerously low self esteem and unmendable childhood scars when they get into the spotlight and can't escape it. Its ironic that the pain killerrs that he was prescribed just to go on with daily life normally turned out to be what ended his life.
First things first, I am a 31 year old black male.....When Micheal Jackson was really coming into "his own" getting on MTV doing Thriller, The Bad Album all of that is when I knew Micheal. I have never liked anything that has ever come out of Al Sharpton's mouth until today. That is not saying that I will agree with any other thing that comes out of that bastard's mouth but for today we were united in thought at least
Well, at least the Turk wasn't bashing MJ, in this video, for a change, and being a jerk. It's nice to finally see SOMETHING positive coming from TheYoungTurks
Actually not to refute what Rev. Sharpton said, because actually I liked his sermon and Michael Jackson did a lot for humanity with his charity and his music; but, "We Are the World" wasn't unique because prior to that "The Concert For Bangladesh" given by George Harrison kicked off the aid concerts. Michael brought it back to his credit. RIP Michael; he was the greatest.
@Boobalopbop Can you read? I said "he paid a doctor to sneak him drugs?" I never said that he wasnt given drugs, or that he wasnt an addict. lots of patients in hospitals are in pain, they beg for dangerous drugs to relieve them, but it is the doctor's job to say "NO. I have the medical degree, and I know that I cannot give you the drug." Conrad Murray thought "well, if I say no, I'll get fired....Here Michael! have all the propofol you like! would you want some Demerol to go with?"
"Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with."
Amen, and amen! What better statement to describe, even today, the injustices that Michael had to endure-that, and Marlon's "Being judged...ridiculed...how much pain can one take? Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone."
This is the best speech I have ever heard! I love the way he finishes off his speech and then turns and looks so humble and at peace..
the fact that this man is dead and ppl still slander him proves there was nothin wrongg with michael jackson theres something wrong with us
still happening 8 years after you posted this man
Michael Jackson was definitely the King of Pop there'll never be another Entertainer as good as he was absolutely phenomenal words can't describe how good that man entertain I love you Michael
I agree 100% with you I cried the day I heard Michael Jackson died I couldn't believe what I was hearing I was so sad still am please God Rest his soul we love you Michael Jackson rest in peace my friend you were and still are the greatest entertainer that ever lived God bless you and I promise you we the world will never ever forget you
Everytime Sharpton says there was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what your daddy had to deal with, I tear up ^^ It was a great message to give to Michael's kids
Yes God!!!
Very moving speech. Made me cry when he made the comment to the kids that their Daddy was not strange, what he had to deal with was strange.
People who still believe Mike did any of that crap he was accused of... not knowing that both people came out and saId it was false... I don't even think an insulting remark should be wasted on yall...
I love what Sharpton said to MJ's kids, "There was nothing strange about your daddy, it was strange what he had to deal with!" I totally agree. The media drew and quartered him because he was the first massively successful black entertainer.
RIP Michael. Love you forever.
MICHAEL NEVER STOPPED!
The legend lives on.
Powerful speech!
It had me clapping my hands when i was alone in my room watching this.
To me, Michael had such a prophetic message. He came to us as a child with a gift and blessed the world with his talent. From the beginning people hated him, accused him of disgusting things, but he took it on the chin and continued with his message. Even when it seemed like everyone in the world had turned on him, he thanked god for every moment of his life. Look back on Michael Jackson's life and try to tell me he wasn't the closest thing to a messiah we've had in a long time.
Amen Michael lol... Agreed. Hands down to the ground.
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After all these YEARS.... Everyone still knows about Michael Jackson. NO ONE is even more popular or successful....END OF STORY.
Doesn't matter how many controversies r there, doesn't matter how many Great moments r there, Doesn't matter what people ever thought, wot everyone thinks.... Above Everything, the Ultimate truth is:
"MJ is the Number One"
I've only seen Al Sharpton speak a couple of times, and both times he knocked it out of the park.
Mad respect here. RIP MJJ.
This speech brings me to tears every time I hear it
An Amazing Eulogy Al Sharpton Is Filled With Love
Sharpton does have charisma and speechcraft, no doubt. And the core message is gold, together it is quite impressive.
This is freakly awesome, thank you Al Sharpton,
Rest In Piece MJ ;(
I'm not a big fan of Al Sharpton, but that was one good speech.
"There was nothing strange about your father. It was strange what your father had to deal with"...
Best speech of the whole memorial.
Great speech. It is very true that Michael Jackson connected different races from all over the world through his music. From India to China to Africa to Middle East to Latin America to everywhere. Everyone knew his music.
my thoughts exactly...not always the biggest fan of al sharpton....but this was an amazing speech and great message michaels kids....
Rev. Al's speech was awesome!
Michael did teach us love and hope. Thank you, Al Sharpton.
The world loves you Michael. RIP. The children will be fine with the Jackson family. AMEN.
Wanted to hear it again. He spoke the TRUTH.
That was a great speech, for a great man. R.I.P Michael Jackson
...as you climb up steep mountains,
sometimes you scar your knee,
sometimes you break the skin
but don't focus on the scars,
focus on the journey....
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awesome part.
Preach Rev. Al!!!!!, This was his best speech ever!
Best speech of that night
Michael was a great man :)
awesome speech. it caused so many emotions to arise within me.
It wasnt nothing strange about your daddy! Its strange what he had to deal with BUT HE DEALT WITH IT💜 (had me in tears)
GREAT SPEECH RIGHT THERE.
Amen..Amen..Amen all I can say!!! To God be the glory!!!
Al is a great public speaker. Fantastic job.
That was a great speech, I didn't see this part I was a work. Thank you for posting this, this was a very powerful speech with a lot of meaning. =]
"We Are the World" was released earlier in 1985, months before Live Aid.
that was a great speech. i feel inspired, because i never looked at michael jackson with the roots of racial conflicts and stuff like that at the times he grew up and what he was confronted with.
he did a good job. great speech about a great man. his music will live on.
MJ meant more to the world than any other performer. maybe you folks in america dont know that but thats true.
That was a really good speech for sure.
There's no need to say that. The speech had nothing to do with race. This guy is proud of being black, it's about identity, not about that us vs. them mindset you seem to see where it isn't. This is powerful. RIP MJ.
When I saw Al take the stage I was rolling my eyes saying 'oh brother he we go', but by the third sentence I was like 'preach Reverend preach' lol. He made me remember why I used to like him.
That is one of the best speeches of the evening !!!
How many of you think you could deal with what MJ had to deal for his entire life. Think about that before you judge him.
I've never really cared much for Sharpton, but I have to say he knocked this one out of the park. Chokes me up when he addresses the Jackson kids.
Don't know what to say, i'm romanian , and i just like Al Sharpton's way to say the things, in my opinion he has a great gift of speach
Best speech from the memorial...:)
I am very sorry about some comments......Michaels has done a lot to the world...more than we ever could do. He just did it. MJ 4 ever. He was and is an example for us all, respect everybody !! Stand for your neighbour, doesn`t matter what colour he has !!
He was a workoholic.....he always stand for Love, respected every religion and had God and Jesus in his heard....Please, everybody here, be respectful !! We don`t need war, we need peace and a world standing in one !!
Al Sharpton tell it like it is and that's the truth.
his speech was memorable. very fitting to micheal's legacy.great jo REv AL
Cenk, I really dig your sense of fairness. It's refreshing to witness and gives validity to your program. I truly enjoy your view pertaining to current events.
rip michael jackson... i still cant believe he is gone...
Well said Al! Well said!
Such a powerful speech!
great speech. I missed the whole show and tribute
The Truth.!
best speech ever!
R.I.P KING!
Thank you.
We all made mistakes in our lives but we must learn from it and do better. Everyone decide a second chance.
wow that was an excelent speech mj was a hero
thank you michael
thank you michael
thank you michael
this guy is lyk da best speech giver eva
Preach Al great speech.Don't focus on the scars and thats what people need to do.Lay off.Nobody is perfect.
Michael did more for race relations AROUND THE WORLD than all our b.s. politicians put together. Sharpton earned my respect a long time ago, and he got it again today with this speech. Michael was nutty, but that wasn't his fault. How man of us didn't have fucked up parents and look at how we turned out? Most of us are crazy and we're not even famous. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON!
That was a wonderful speech.
This speech certainly rivals Martin Luther King I have a dream speech. I just love it. 💘 💘
I agree with how you relate the scars comment with Al Sharpton himself. That's exactly how I feel, and I scoff those who say "he finally said something intelligent" like he hasn't ALWAYS been doing that. We have just been conditioned to think otherwise because when I get on youtube and look up what he's actually said, I'm not surprised at his brilliance on tuesday.
His song "Man in the Mirror" was a good example of "songs with meaning" in my opinion. Much like lots of his others, too - doesn't matter if you're black or white. :P
This was speech!
Hahaha I appreciate your input thank you for putting that out there.
I could not of said it better. THATS SO TRUE..
LOL just read the article, absolutely spot on.
Think you've just directed me to my newest favourite website.
I luve the two refrences to Ghana in the memorial.One by sharpton and one from maya angelous poem.
michael is one of my heros
Al is like that drunk uncle at a wedding. You all know what Im taking about. Sometimes he can calm, collective and articulate points dead on. Then there other times when you're like "did Uncle Al just say that???" Since this was a global telecast, he was pretty tame....thanks be to Jebus.
I guess a few months is a long time to Sharpton.
We Are the World, release date: January 28, 1985.
Live Aid concert: July 13, 1985.
Best line-
'Wasn't nothing stranger about your daddy'.
The guy should realize that double negatives are improper syntax.
On facebook people werel like "AL SHARPTON SHUT UP ALREADY" but this was an amazing and true and thoughtful speech. Well done, sir.
He was. Al's talking about the world of pop culture.
that guy is one hell of a speaker
Awesome speech.
There was nothing strange about Michael Jackson ....this man went threw alot of BS
Awesome speech! It would've been cool if he said "don't focus on the scars... focus on the stars" in reference to our hopes and dreams and possibilities of what can be, not what was or is.
Thank You Michael. Godspeed.
Love the alliteration.
Michael is the perfect example of what will happen to a person that has dangerously low self esteem and unmendable childhood scars when they get into the spotlight and can't escape it. Its ironic that the pain killerrs that he was prescribed just to go on with daily life normally turned out to be what ended his life.
I'm on board with Cenk on this one.
First things first, I am a 31 year old black male.....When Micheal Jackson was really coming into "his own" getting on MTV doing Thriller, The Bad Album all of that is when I knew Micheal. I have never liked anything that has ever come out of Al Sharpton's mouth until today. That is not saying that I will agree with any other thing that comes out of that bastard's mouth but for today we were united in thought at least
Well, at least the Turk wasn't bashing MJ, in this video, for a change, and being a jerk. It's nice to finally see SOMETHING positive coming from TheYoungTurks
Actually not to refute what Rev. Sharpton said, because actually I liked his sermon and Michael Jackson did a lot for humanity with his charity and his music; but, "We Are the World" wasn't unique because prior to that "The Concert For Bangladesh" given by George Harrison kicked off the aid concerts. Michael brought it back to his credit. RIP Michael; he was the greatest.
Wow, so true!
@Boobalopbop Can you read? I said "he paid a doctor to sneak him drugs?" I never said that he wasnt given drugs, or that he wasnt an addict. lots of patients in hospitals are in pain, they beg for dangerous drugs to relieve them, but it is the doctor's job to say "NO. I have the medical degree, and I know that I cannot give you the drug." Conrad Murray thought "well, if I say no, I'll get fired....Here Michael! have all the propofol you like! would you want some Demerol to go with?"
MJ cared alot about people to say he was not socially conscious or politcally conscious suggest you never listened to his music
AMEN!
Goooo Al Sharpton! :D
Michael Said "We Are The World" Not Heal the World. And everything started after that!!!! Get yo history right...
Powerful speech
Mike Tyson was the same, a black man hated by many but loved by me, a boxing fan none the less. Mike Jordan well, wow that's all I can say.....
agreed. moving speech
i dont always agree with Al Sharpton but that was an awesome speech. almost upset i missed the memorial...almost.
I'll never know how good Sharpton's speech was, because I hate him too much to listen to it.
Ah, that's what he does for a living my friend
MJ was powerful Shaprton is an embrassment