I awaited the Behind the Music all week and taped it this morning at 11 a.m., and will watch both reruns tonight! I must say that, even though the E special didn't offend me, Behind the Music was just as I thought it would be: Much better, more informative, and handle Michael in a caring and loving manner. Michael wasn't just the hormonal rock star who dabbled in drugs, as E loved to mention, and BTM showed just that.
The interviews with Kell, Rhett, Martha, and Bono were the most touching of the bunch, even though I enjoyed all of them. I was doing well until Martha broke down, and then that is when I started crying. Since I pre-ordered the solo CD and single to 'A Straight Line' and have received it, I got chills when I heard Possibilities and Slide Away. Even though the 'why' question will never go away, it was good to hear that many do not think Michael killed himself. Also, even though I haven't really painted a good picture of Paula in my mind, it was good to see that Michael, in an interview, talked so kindly of her, which changed my opinion totally, especially with the family photos and the one of him lying on the bench and her leaning over and kissing him. Such a picture wasn't as it sounds, it wasn't sexual, it was purely lovable. No matter what convictions I have for Paula, I really think Michael loved her and am glad that BTM showed that side, as well as Kylie and Helena.
Once again, another kudos to VH-1, I KNEW they would do a wonderful job showing the world the Michael we all love, the kind, sensitive, and warm man who could either make the girls faint or cry, or make the guys jealous, yet most of all, what a caring and heartfelt man he was.
To Michael, Love always...and to everyone else, make sure you catch the show if you haven't already! I could write a book on the show, but I guess I will end at this.
With love, Lindsay Caudill
The interviews with Kell, Rhett, Martha, and Bono were the most touching of the bunch, even though I enjoyed all of them. I was doing well until Martha broke down, and then that is when I started crying. Since I pre-ordered the solo CD and single to 'A Straight Line' and have received it, I got chills when I heard Possibilities and Slide Away. Even though the 'why' question will never go away, it was good to hear that many do not think Michael killed himself. Also, even though I haven't really painted a good picture of Paula in my mind, it was good to see that Michael, in an interview, talked so kindly of her, which changed my opinion totally, especially with the family photos and the one of him lying on the bench and her leaning over and kissing him. Such a picture wasn't as it sounds, it wasn't sexual, it was purely lovable. No matter what convictions I have for Paula, I really think Michael loved her and am glad that BTM showed that side, as well as Kylie and Helena.
Once again, another kudos to VH-1, I KNEW they would do a wonderful job showing the world the Michael we all love, the kind, sensitive, and warm man who could either make the girls faint or cry, or make the guys jealous, yet most of all, what a caring and heartfelt man he was.
To Michael, Love always...and to everyone else, make sure you catch the show if you haven't already! I could write a book on the show, but I guess I will end at this.
With love, Lindsay Caudill