Jun 29th, 2009 - Courant
NEW YORK (AP) - In the brief, electric prime of Michael Jackson, millions danced to "Billie Jean," ''Beat It" and other songs so propulsive it almost didn't matter what they actually said.
But the lyrics - whether Jackson's or others' - could be as disturbing as the music was liberating. Sealed in the grooves were tales of deceit, paranoia, violence and victimization. Even before his life broke apart and the tabloids bore down, Jackson sang like a boy-man under attack.
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