Billie Jean: Michael Jackson, in Memoriam

There have been a lot of Michael Jackson songs in our collective heads since his death this summer, and this isn't the first one that's floated into mine, just the first one that I woke up with. This footage is from the show Michael played in 2001 commemorating the 30th anniversary of his solo career. With every slight movement he makes on stage, he seems to confirm his status as the hugest pop icon on Earth. It's not the best vocal performance, but his moves and the energy of the massive audience give me chills.

Rest in peace, Michael

Artist: Michael Jackson
Year: 1982
Rating: Warm

Dan Seals, in Memoriam

I'd like to acknowledge the recent death of Dan Seals, former soft-rocker and country artist, and one half of the adult contemporary duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. He was also the brother of Jim Seals, of the similarly mellow 70's band Seals and Crofts. He died March 25, 2009, of complications of lymphoma, but he'll live forever in my mental soundtrack.

Rest in peace, Dan.