A rare photo find...

MJ in Australia

Expo Oz welcomes entertainer Michael Jackson to Brisbane with a handshake and an Expo kit in 1987.

A bit of (family) HIStory for today

In July 27, 1991, Michael  hosted for his father’s birthday a dinner party  (a family only event) at the Neverland Valley Ranch. Michael named the birthday party “Joseph Jackson Day”.

Above picture is an autographed greeting card /dinner menu,  signed in full by Jackie Jackson, Randy Jackson and  Michael Jackson; a very rare and unique item from the Jackson's family event which was acquired from the caterer. 

“I catered the event with my father and grandmother, through our family business located in Santa Ana, CA…BURRELL’S BAR-B-Q, or BURRELL’S RIB CAGE. It was just the Jackson family and my family for most of that day, until the band showed up later that evening. I  also have a published letter to the editor newspaper article about the day I spent with them.”

--- caterer (name not given)

picture source: http://www.trishautographs.com/blog/?p=619

I spy with my little eye, someone really so cute and adorable! :)

So pleased to share this heartwarming cute article clipping I recently found; it just makes one want know more of and eventually love more beautiful  Michael!

Mike Jackson - Spy On Him

Hi! I'm LaToya Jackson, the 16-year-old sister of the J5. In case you missed last month's 16, in which I told you my impressions of brothers Jermaine, Marlon and Randy, this time I'm about to reveal all about mischievous Michael, my 14-year-old brother, known to most of you as a "superstar." To me, however, he's a teasing, always outgoing and friendly but sometimes bothersome, little brother- whom I love and admire a lot (but I don't usually admit that to him!)


Michael can charm the fuzz off a peach- he can talk to anyone and make him or her feel at ease and instantly like an old friend! I guess you could say that Michael has "charisma"- that enviable quality of leadership that makes some politicians and entertainers so unforgettable and dynamic. He's not at all shy like some of my other brothers, but Mike is generally quite tactful. He says the right thing to the right person, and has a marvelous knack for sizing up what people are like soon after he meets them. He's very observant and notices everything- even the little things like when I change my hair style! You can't put anything over on him! 


Laughter accompanies him everywhere he goes, and I rarely remember Mike being in a grumpy mood. The only thing that really bugs him is if some member of the family gets angry and tells him off in front of company. He becomes embarrassed, and is likely to walk away with his head drooping down. But he generally gets over even this in a matter of minutes and is soon back in the room with a whole new barrage of funny remarks to make everyone smile. 


He often bugs me when I'm trying to read or study something for school. He'll put on a record, or start singing silly stuff and clapping his hands till I eventually give up and go into another room! Mike doesn't like studying much- he'd rather be sketching or singing. 


Now spend a day with me spying on Mike - from the early morning hours when he hops out of bed and watches cartoons an TV till he scrambles into his red PJs about nine o'clock at night. You'll love him!

Mike's likely to start the morning by raiding the super-big refrigerator in our friendly yellow kitchen. Since he's often up before anyone else, he has to help himself!

Or maybe he'll just settle for a nice, juicy apple. Mike snacks constantly throughout the day, always chewing on either a piece of fruit or candy, or his special favorite, bubble gum.

He's not above washing an occasional dish or glass, and he straightens up his bedroom quite regularly. All of us Jacksons help Mom around the house, though she does all the cooking and washing for our large family herself.

Mike spends lots of time in and around our pool, which is heated to lukewarm and feels something like a bathtub! He's an excellent swimmer and likes to dive, too. Near the pool, we have a playroom with a pool table and pinball machines-and that's one of his frequent hide-outs --when he's not off sketching somewhere. Art is his biggest passion!

Music is, of course, Mike's first love, but did you know that he enjoys playing the drums and is seriously taking piano lessons? He rehearses with the J5 for about three hours a day when the boys are in town, in addition to practicing his instruments. And he has written a number of songs which he can't wait to sing to you!

This talented brother relaxes for a moment with Heavy, one of our three German Shepherd dogs, who are not only devoted pets but watchdogs as well. Mike usually plays at least one game of basketball a day to get his exercise. We have a hoop in our driveway, and one of my brothers is almost always playing ball there.

Mike takes time out from his busy day to check on how his records are doing in the latest Cash Box. This is his bedroom, which he shares with MarLon.

He's very proud of the gold records that adorn our den-TV room. Most are for the J5, but Michael himself earned gold records for his album and single both called Got to Be There, and for his singles Rockin Robin and I Wanna Be Where You Are.

Mike always tries to spend some time with Janet, six, our little sister. She adores him and they often watch TV together before bed-time.

article source: http://www.jackson5abc.com/dossiers/presse/1972-12-Sixteen.php

A J5 1979 Autographed Picture

 The Jackson Five
 A black and white photograph signed, dedicated and inscribed in red felt pen;

You're a real professional and I like it, Love Michael Jackson, 79 Tour, friends for life

To Jeffrey, Best Luck and thanks for everything and I'll see you next year 1979 Love Marlon Jackson

Peace & Love, Jackie Jackson

To Jeffrey, Thank you for all your help. I'll love you always. Love, Randy Jackson 

To Jeffrey, Thank you and I'll be looking forward to working with you again. Love you, Tito (Jackson)

But who is Jeffrey?! 

Note:  I'll post more about this photo if and when I come across with any related information :)

We'll have to keep in touch, cause you'll be in my dreams and in yours "I'll Be There"

Michael Jackson:  Soul-Mate
I'm truly so thrilled to share today this very precious find, the MJ Soul-Mate Kits which were available during the earlier J5 years;


The Soul-Mate Kits were first advertised in early 1971 for mail-order purchase from the back of TcB!magazine, and later on the Jackson 5 product sleeve included with all their vinyl LPs. 
Have a look at these beauties!  AND YES! I'D LOVE BEING MICHAEL'S PERSONAL SOUL-MATE! :)

Here's the sample MJ Soul-Mate membership ID card;

Michael's letter;

And here are the rest of the items included in the package, as listed in the ad:

1) A Michael Jackson Personal Soul-Mate Poem Poster! Written by Mike!

2) A giant (12 x 18!) Personal Soul-Mate Poster of Michael!

3) A portrait-size (5x7) signed photo of Michael! Adorable!!! 

4) Nine different wallet-size photos of Michael! Cuties!!! 

5) 65  Official Michael Jackson Soul-Mate letter seal stickers!  

My very sincere thanks to the avid J5 collector for sharing these treasures... 




source: http://j5collector.blogspot.com/2010/06/michael-monday-soul-mate-kit.html

"I'll be waiting for you, baby."

Michael's Love Letter To You

Dear You,


Have you ever noticed that every love song contains the word "You"? Like for example: "Oh How Happy You Have Made Me", "Can I See You in the Morning?" or "The Love You Save." So, that's why I thought it would be allright to start this love letter to you with "Dear You."  If it works in songs of love it ought to be right on for letters of love too, don't you agree?


Of course, there's another reason too. I don't know your name. Chances are we have never met. And maybe you are just starting to really get to know me through the pages and pictures here in TcB. You're luckier than I am. I don't even get to know the first thing about you, the girl I'm hoping to find someday... somehow, some way. I can't even be sure you're reading this. But I won't lose hope. I will never stop looking for your face, in every audience I see before me, in every eager fan who waves and smiles to me. I'll be waiting for you. baby. Will you wait, too?


I'll Be There,
Michael