BY IAN YEE
The group was in Kuala Lumpur to perform at the Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix Gala on Thursday.
The Jacksons — brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon still have the funk in their soul.
Most of the Jackson’s are in their late 50s and early 60s after all, but age hasn’t stopped them one bit. The people in the audience just couldn’t control their feet.
With songs like I Want You Back, ABC and, of course, Blame It On The Boogie, performed with such gusto, It certainly was all about having a good time.
Everyone got on their feet for the home stretch, which ended with an epic, breathless 15-minute rendition of Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground), which had all the classic moves the guys did way back when. It was pure fun.
But there were a few tender moments as well. Jermaine’s tribute to their younger brother and former bandmate Michael, the global superstar who tragically passed away in 2009, was simply heartbreaking.
Jermaine sang one of Michael’s hits, Gone Too Soon, while a montage of his photos appeared on screen, capturing Michael in all his childlike brilliance throughout the years.
Even when the group sang their trademark ballad I’ll Be There, during the long pause before that final phrase, there were people in the audience screaming Michael’s name.
They sang plenty of songs from Michael’s extensive catalogue of hits, including Rock With You, Beat It, Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough and Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.
Unfortunately I Want You Back, ABC and The Love You Save were compacted to a shorter version.
But there’s no escaping the reality that Michael Jackson was – and still is – the biggest draw of the band, and his brothers were more than willing to oblige the crowd who clearly loved every reference to Michael.
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Source: The Star / IAN YEE
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Having seen them, it was just truly amazing to watch them in all their glory and I was caught up in the moment of excitement, despite the odd crying moment. They were unbelievable!
Now that I’ve seen nearly all of the family perform (including Michael and Janet), it really completes my concert experience when it comes to all things Jackson. They are nothing but the best and incomparable!
I couldn’t agree with you more Dorita.
I hope to someday meet Katherine. So badly.
Me too Bonnie, I’d also like to meet Katherine.