
Share a special memory you have surrounding Michael Jackson
I would love to hear your memories! Here is mine:
I wasn't lucky enough to grow up in the '80's, but my dad was. I can't remember a time when I didn't know who Michael was. My dad shared his music with me and told me about him since I was a little kid. As a child I would practice the Thriller dance and will never forget the first time he showed me that MV.
But the memory I really wanted to share comes a bit later. When I was about 13, we took a trip to Disneyland. My dad had special childhood memories of his own at the park, so he took us all in to see Captain EO. Other people may have thought it was a waste of time, and would have rather gone on Space Mountain or something else. But, my dad knew it was worth it.
I don't remember everything about the film. I do remember it being a bit goofy and very 80's haha, and that I had a blast watching it. Michael was someone special. Little did I know that just about a year later, they would remove the film from Disneyland.
I never got to see Michael live, but, I did get to see him on the big screen during Captain EO's short-lived return to the parks. I will always look back on that memory fondly and be glad that my dad took us in the theater for a detour!
Now... I think I want to go re-watch it on YouTube!