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Indeed.It's a crime that LG's instrumental never made it on to its single releases.
Programming?What a masterclass in programming. One of the most unique and gorgeous songs in MJās catalog.
I will never forgive mj for that video! That song is beyond way too precious for that type of film. Jgf should've been that video!! I really hate he never did a real video/live for Liberian Girl or lady in my lifeOne of my favorite songs ever! But the video didn't make much sense to me.
Indeed! I don't remember where I read it, it's said the initial demo of LG's almost identical to the Q produced album version.It's a masterpiece
Seems a lot of the stuff was already there on MJ's original demos for Bad. Just needed a final polish but all the elements were already there in some form or another.Indeed! I don't remember where I read it, it's said the initial demo of LG's almost identical to the Q produced album version.
Same with Billie Jean & Smooth Criminal. I wonder if there are any other unheard songs of same caliber in lying around in the vault. Buffalo Bill maybe?
Maybe because of its connection to the US? Former Afro-American slaves were settled over there.why is it Liberia?
the album had too many brilliant songs. Problem was, which one's to be released prior to the others?What irritates me is that MJ completely neglected this brilliant piece of music. It should have been one of the classics, a radio staple, releasing it this late in the bad cycle doesnāt do this song justice. Same for Smooth Criminal but that song still became iconic, luckily.
It sort of was in a way, as Keep On Keepin' On by MC Lyte.It should have been one of the classics, a radio staple
Would Liberian Girl have been a Number 1 if it was one of the 5 released songs? Another Part of Me? Smooth Criminal?What irritates me is that MJ completely neglected this brilliant piece of music. It should have been one of the classics, a radio staple, releasing it this late in the bad cycle doesnāt do this song justice. Same for Smooth Criminal but that song still became iconic, luckily.
Yeah, I think you could say the same thing no matter what order they released in lol.the album had too many brilliant songs. Problem was, which one's to be released prior to the others?
If IJCSLY made it then so can LBWould Liberian Girl have been a Number 1 if it was one of the 5 released songs? Another Part of Me? Smooth Criminal?
Definitely Smooth Criminal would've been a #1 if it was the 6th single released. Much as I love Another Part of Me.
It has been said that 'Liberian Girl' also refers to Liberia (the largest city of Costa Rica).I said JGF was the more interesting song, but it doesn't give you a holiday feeling like Liberian Girl.
btw. why is it Liberia? Maybe there is a double meaning like "liberal"
One would expect the red shirt outfit (that he wears at the end of the 'Liberian Girl' music video) for the front cover of the 'Liberian Girl' single, rather than this yellow shirt outfit which looks very random considering that it comes from the 'Come Together' music video.But the sleeve: Why does Michael look like he wants to fight? The big belt, the handwrapping, his whole stance
It is rather strange to have the intro in Swahili, isnāt it?It has been said that 'Liberian Girl' also refers to Liberia (the largest city of Costa Rica).
Michael Jackson and Diana Ross were together on vacation there in 1983, and later (in the same year) he wrote that song for her.
So, 'Liberian Girl' seems to have a double meaning (a reference to Liberia in Costa Rica, and a reference to Liberia in Africa).
One would expect the red shirt outfit (that he wears at the end of the 'Liberian Girl' music video) for the front cover of the 'Liberian Girl' single, rather than this yellow shirt outfit which looks very random considering that it comes from the 'Come Together' music video.