Almost every Michael Jackson song from the Thriller album reminds me of some event in my teenage years. My friends and I saw him perform more than once both solo and as part of The Jacksons. I can recall watching his performances over and over again on worn VHS tape, particularly the one when he first did the moonwalk (his performance of Billie Jean on the Motown 25 Special in 1983). But my favorite MJ performance ever was when he sang Man in the Mirror at the 1988 Grammies. It's a simple, raw performance which I have always thought showed his emotion and talent as a performer. Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you, Mr. Michael Jackson:

