Michael Jackson sang “Elizabeth, I Love You”..
February 1997, Michael Jackson was Elizabeth Taylor’s escort at her 65th Birthday celebration. Michael performed a special song he composed specifically for this occasion in honor of his friend Elizabeth. The song is titled “Elizabeth, I Love You” and reflects Michael’s love for her. Michael only performed this song once:
Elizabeth, I love you
(written and composed by Michael Jackson)
Welcome to Hollywood,
that’s what they told you.
A child star in Hollywood,
thats what they sold you.
Grace with beauty, charm and talent,
you would do what you were told
but they robbed you of your childhood,
took your youth and sold it for gold.
Elizabeth, I love you..
you’re every star that shines in the world to me.
Elizabeth, can’t you see that its true..
Elizabeth, I love you,
you’re more than just a star to me.
Lovely Elizabeth,
you have surpassed them all.
My friend Elizabeth,
learned to outlast them all.
Many started back when you did,
lost their way, and now they’re gone
but look at you, a true survivor,
living your life and carrying on.
Elizabeth, I love you,
you’re every star that shines in the world to me.
Elizabeth, can’t you see that its true.
Elizabeth, I love you,
you’re more than just a star.
This is your life, you seem to have it all.
you reached your peak
they wanted you to fall.
It’s very sad, this world can be so bad
But through all the heartaches when they put you down,
you were the victor and you earned the crown.
It’s like walking through fire determined to win,
you were beating life’s battles again and again.
Elizabeth, I love you,
you’re every star that shines in the world to me..
Elizabeth, can’t you see that its true.
Remember the time when I was alone,
you stood by my side and said ‘Let’s be strong’.
You did all these things that only a true friend can do..
Elizabeth, I love you.
The world knows your work now,
of all the things on earth now,
I pray one day I’ll be just like…you.
“I love Elizabeth Taylor. I’m inspired by her bravery. She has been through so much and she is a survivor. That lady has been through a lot and she walked out of it on two feet. I identify with her very strongly because of our experiences as child stars. When we first started talking on the phone, she told me she felt as if she had known me for years. I felt the same way. – Michael Jackson ~♥~
“The Giving Tree”
The “Giving Tree,” a tree in which Michael Jackson gets inspiration to write his songs.
“I called it my giving tree because it inspires me. I love climbing trees in general but this tree I loved the most because I climb up high and look down at its branches and I just love it… So many ideas. I’ve written so many songs from this tree. I wrote “Heal the World” in this tree, “Will you be there”, “Black or White”, “Childhood”. I love climbing trees. I think water balloon fights and climbing trees.. those are two of my favorites.” – Michael Jackson
Michael’s Anti Gravity Illusion – 1993
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was an inventor and received a United States Patent in 1993 for an invention. This creation provides a new design for shoes which allowed MJ to create the desired anti gravity visual effect during his performances.
In 1993 Michael Jackson wrote the introduction in a family cookbook “Pigtails and Frog Legs”
“Food is something we all need physically, but so is love, the deeper nourishment, that turns into who we are.”
In 1993, Michael wrote the introduction to a cookbook for families published by Neiman Marcus, Pigtails and Frog Legs. The book was illustrated by legendary Warner Bros. Cartoon artist Chuck Jones. Above is Jones’ portrayal of Michael.
“To a child, food is something special. It isn’t just a delicious taste or the vitamins that build a healthy body. Food is love and caring, security and hope — all the things that a food family can provide. Remember when you were little and your mother made a pie for you? When she cut a slice and put it on your plate, she was giving you a bit of herself, in the form of her love. She made your hunger go away, and when you were full and satisfied, everything seemed all right. Because that satisfied feeling was in the pie, you were nourished from a deep level. Food is something we all need physically, but so is love, the deeper nourishment, that turns into who we are.
Think about how necessary it is to nourish a child with a bit of yourself when you use this book. It is full of delicious things. Every recipe has an extra ingredient of caring, because the people who wrote them were thinking of the children. They were specially thinking of those who aren’t able to take nourishment for granted because they are poor, sick or disabled. These are the children who need food to heal. The theme of ‘Heal the World’, which has been close to my heart, is the central theme of this book, also. Here are recipes for the spirit. Please make them with that in mind. Your child is growing spirit that can be knit strong with love. When you break an egg and measure a cup of flour, you are magically mixing the gift of life. The food’s proteins and minerals will turn into bones and muscles, but your feeling as you cook will turn directly into a soul.
It makes me happy to think that the needs of children’s spirits are at last becoming important in this world. Children have no power to end wars directly or to mend age-old differences.
All they can do is be themselves, to shine with gratitude and joy when love is turned their way. Yet isn’t that ultimately the greatest power? In the eyes of a child you become the source of joy, which lifts you into the special category of caregiver and life-provider. You may think that your apple pie has only sugar and spice in it. A child is wiser — with the first bite, he knows that this special dish is the essence of your love.
Enjoy!”
— Michael Jackson, 1993
“The Fish That Was Thirsty” ~ Written by Michael, June 1, 1992
Michael Jackson’s first book of poems and essays, titled “Dancing The Dream” was released on June 1, 1992.
One night a baby fish was sleeping under some coral when God appeared to him in a dream. “I want you to go forth with a message to all the fish in the sea,” God said.
“What should I tell them?” the little fish asked. “Just tell them you’re thirsty,” God replied. “And see what they do.” Then without another word, He disappeared.
Feeling hopelessly confused, the little fish sought out the wisest creature in the sea, who happened to be an old blue whale with three harpoon scars on his side. “Excuse me, but I’m thirsty!” the little fish shouted, wondering if the old whale could even see him, he was such a tiny speck. But the wise one stopped in his tracks.
Michael’s Talents Beyond Music: 1988
Michael’s Talent Beyond His Music
Without a doubt, Michael Jackson was definitely an artistic genius. But did you know, he also had a talent for drawing – himself?
Michael’s longtime friend, Steven Hoefflin, has revealed drawings Jackson gave him. “One of the things people don’t know about Michael was that he loved to draw.”
“He drew countless pictures of himself as a young boy, and of the man he hoped he would grow up to be.”
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Three of the pencil sketches are signed by Michael Jackson and dated 1985.
I also added one Michael Jackson drew in 1971 when he was thirteen, displaying his feelings about the Vietnam War. The outstretched arms would later become one of his trademark performance poses we love so much.
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“I know the creator will go, but his work survives, that is why, to escape death, I attempt to bind my soul to my work. Dedication, Will, Belief creates all things, Believe. Michael Jackson.”
