Remember when a major artist like John Lennon could die and the next day a living artist of large standing, like The Boss or Neil Young, could quickly learn a Lennon song and perform it live, in tribute to the recently deceased artist? Beyonce does.
Even U2 made an effort at paying tribute to Michael Jackson in a recent concert. Skip to about the 1:50 mark to hear Bono launch into a little bit of Townsman BigSteve‘s nomination for the Last Decent Michael Jackson Song.
Maddona, who probably hasn’t sung in public since lord knows when, couldn’t quite muster the energy to belt out a chorus of “Wanna Be Starting Something,” but she brought out a Michael Jackson impersonator to come onstage and dance to the song while it was piped over the PA.
A picture of a young Michael Jackson appeared on stage while Madonna was performing “Holiday,” then the impersonator came on, wearing a sequined jacket, white T-shirt, white glove and white socks in the Jackson manner.
The music then switched to Jackson’s song, “Wanna Be Starting Something,” and the impersonator worked through Jackson’s moves, including the famous moonwalk. The impersonator didn’t sing.
Man, that’s fucking moving!
The funny thing is, prior to the concert, she had the balls to pump up this thing.
“I expected a bit more, but it was tastefully done,” said Jane Gadhia, 47, who said she thought Madonna would choose to sing a Jackson song.
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