Dear Lord,
Today, I thank You for EVERYTHING. Train my discipline, sharpen my focus, and guard my steps so I don’t mishandle what You’re about to release. When I’m worn down, give me strength to keep moving. Lead me with mercy and wisdom. Let everything I touch multiply—for Your glory and my benefit. In Jesus’ name, Amen 🙏
Interestingly, #MichaelJackson is hardly in the "Liberian Girl" video because he originally did not want to appear in it at all. He requested a concept where his physical presence was optional, resulting in a meta-video where a massive cast of celebrity friends waits on a set. He appears only in the final seconds, revealing he was behind the camera the whole time. He only did one take and left.
On this date in 1983, NBC aired Motown 25 taped on March 25 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California, Where Michael Jackson reunited with his brothers including Jermaine for a medley of Motown hits.
MJ then performed his first solo number of “Billie Jean" During the performance, he debuted the iconic moonwalk publicly The move he had practiced privately instantly became legendary.
The special drew an estimated 47-52 million viewers. Michael's performance earned him an Emmy nomination and calls from childhood idols Fred Astaire who praised him and Sammy Davis Jr. who later received the jacket as a gift. This moment is widely regarded as a defining career pinnacle that solidified his status as the King of Pop.