Gone Too Soon

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" Gone Too Soon " is a ballad that was recorded and popularized by American musician Michael Jackson. It was written and composed by Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan.

Dionne Warwick first performed (but never recorded) a song in February 1983 on a special TV as a tribute to many artists, including Janis Joplin, Elvis Presley, John Belushi, Cass Elliot, John Lennon, Bobby Darin, Minnie Riperton, Sam Cooke , Harry Chapin, Buddy Holly, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Croce, Bobby Van, and Karen Carpenter who had died a few days earlier. Later that same day, Jackson called Kohan explaining that he was crying while watching the show and he felt he wanted to record it someday.

The Jackson version of "Gone Too Soon" is dedicated to the memory of Jackson's friend Ryan White, a teenager from Kokomo, Indiana who is of national concern, having been expelled from school for HIV/AIDS. This version was produced by Jackson and produced by Bruce Swedien for Jackson's eighth studio album, Dangerous (1991). The song was also mixed by Swedien, and featured instrumentation by artists such as David Paich, Steve Porcaro, Michael Boddicker, Abraham Laboriel and Paulinho Da Costa.

The song was released on December 1, 1993, as the ninth and final single from the album Dangerous . Once released - on World AIDS Day 1993 - "Gone Too Soon" became a moderate chart success in several countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland and the UK. The song was released as a single cassette in the US, and became a hit in Zimbabwe, where it charted at number 3. "Gone Too Soon" was not a significant critical success, as it received mixed reviews from music critics.

"Gone Too Soon" was promoted with a music video directed by Bill DiCicco, which showed the recording of Jackson and White together, as well as the scene from the last funeral. In January 1993, live performances by Jackson at Bill Clinton's inauguration ceremony also served as a promotional platform for both songs and AIDS-related funding. "Gone Too Soon" then received more exposure, following the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Jackson himself.

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Background and production

Ryan White is an American teenager from Kokomo, Indiana who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States after being expelled from school because of the infection. A person with hemophilia, he became infected with HIV from contaminated blood treatment and, when diagnosed in 1984, was given six months to live. Although doctors say he poses no risk to other students, AIDS is poorly understood at the time, and when White tries to return to school, many parents and teachers in Kokomo are united against his presence. A long legal battle with the school system ensued, and media coverage of the cause made White a national celebrity and spokesperson for AIDS research and public education.

During this time, White befriends the singer Michael Jackson. Mrs. White Jeanne commented on the friendship, "It's a very good relationship, they're having fun. [Michael Jackson] treats [Ryan White] like he does not get sick, and Ryan treats Michael like he's not a celebrity." The pop star bought the teenager a Ford Mustang red, and invited White and his mother to spend time at Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County, California. To his surprise his doctors, White lived five years longer than originally thought and died in April 1990, shortly before he finished high school. His funeral was attended by Jackson, as well as British musician Elton John, media personality Phil Donahue, First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush, and 1000 other mourners.

Other projects took precedence over the years, but Jackson finally recorded a song for his album Dangerous , in memory of White. The beginning of this song is composed, organized and performed by American musician Marty Paich. Bruce Swedien, who has worked in Jackson's Thriller, is designed to record and mix ballads. The music engineer also served as co-producer for "Gone Too Soon", with Jackson producing the song. Prior to the production of the final version of "Gone Too Soon", Jackson had recorded a demo version of the song, featuring different vocals and "perfect sunflower" lyrics. Until now, the demo has not received an official release, but the lyrics were used in a song by Jackson when he sings it in the 1993 Presidential Gala for President-elect Bill Clinton.

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Release and acceptance

"Gone Too Soon" was released on December 1, 1993 - World AIDS Day - as the ninth and final single from the album Dangerous . These are mapped in various countries outside the US. On the UK singles chart, "Gone Too Soon" - featuring the instrumental version on the B-side - reached number 33, becoming the 58th Top 40 Jackson hit of an album ( Dangerous ). He thus equals his own record, set with Bad and the accompanying single. Outside the UK, in the African country of Zimbabwe, "Gone Too Soon" became a hit, charting at number 3 on their singles chart. The song reached number three in the Netherlands, number 32 in France, and number 33 in Switzerland. In Germany, "Gone Too Soon" reached number 45.

The Toronto Star ' s Peter Howell described the song as "just beautiful ode to young AIDS victims Ryan White". The staff of Kansas City Star alleged that "Gone Too Soon" made syrup seem "tart in comparison". The Miami Herald noted that Jackson "rediscovered [ed]" falsetto sounds on the track, while Milwaukee Journal Sentinel compared his tenor to that featured in the Broadway ballad. Edna Gundersen of USA Today , reviewing songs on Dangerous , offers the opinion that Michael's "sincere" submission redeems the "fairy tale" of "Gone Too Soon". He felt that the song was "unabashedly Disneyesque". The Worcester Telegram Sheet was added to the review, stating that "Gone Too Soon" is "a wet orchestra ballad filled with little innocence of a child". Journalist David Browne, writing for Entertainment Weekly , claimed that the song "repeat melodramatic Off the Wall hit" She's Out of My Life "; he noted that Jackson cried for the end of both songs.

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Promotions

"Gone Too Soon" was promoted with a short music video directed by Bill DiCicco. The recording in the music video shows the Jackson and White scenes together, as well as the brief coverage of White's funeral. Home movies, donated by White's mother, Jeanne, are also featured in short films. At the time of its creation, Jeanne White revealed that the video for "Gone Too Soon" will show how Jackson took care of her sick son. The music video was later featured on Jackson's 1993 VHS. Dangerous - The Short Films . An alternative video was released a few months after Michael's death, and was later released on Michael Jackson's Vision.

The song was promoted further with the live show "Gone Too Soon" at the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Bill Clinton, Reunion America: Gala Inauguration of the 52nd President . The pop star dedicates his performance to White, and seizes the opportunity to appeal to the next president for funding AIDS-related research:

"Thank you, Mr. President-elect, for inviting me to your inauguration, I want to take the time from this very open ceremony to talk about something very personal About this my beloved friend who is no longer with us His name is Ryan White , he was a hemophiliac who was diagnosed with the AIDS virus when he was eleven years old, he died shortly after the age of eighteen, when the youngest children began to explore the possibility of a beautiful life.Ryan my friend is a very intelligent. very brave, and a perfectly normal young man who never wanted to be a symbol or spokesperson for a deadly disease.For years, I have shared many silly, happy, and painful moments with Ryan and me with him at the end of his brief journey but important.Ryan has gone and is the same as someone who has lost a loved one because of AID S, I miss him so much and continuously. He has gone, but I want his life to have meaning beyond his departure. This is my hope. , President-elect Clinton, that you and your administrative admin are the necessary resources to eliminate this terrible disease that takes my friend, and ends so many promising lives ahead of time. This song is for you Ryan "- Michael Jackson, January 1993.

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cover version

Babyface and Stevie Wonder dueted on the song during MTV Unplugged in 1997, with the former showing and dedicating songs for Jackson in June and July 2009. American hip-hop artist b-Rabbit recorded a song titled "Broken Hearts (R & B Remix) "which became Jackson's vocal sample in early 2012.

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Death of Diana, Princess of Wales

After Diana's death in August 1997, Jackson allowed "Gone Too Soon" to be included in Diana's memorial album titled Tribute . The proceeds from album sales went to Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

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The Death of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson died in June 2009, after suffering a heart attack. The memorial service was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, preceded by a private family service at Hall of Liberty Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The event is reported to have been seen by over a billion people. On that warning, R & amp; B featured "Gone Too Soon" as a tribute to the singer. During the show, the entertainer - dressed in dark sunglasses and a yellow rose pinned to the collar of his jacket - approached the gold-plated coffin Jackson, who was present. Usher puts his left hand on the coffin, before finishing the final lyrics - "going too fast" - through tears.

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Personnel

• Music by Larry Grossman
• Lyrics by Buz Kohan
• Produced by Michael Jackson
• Produced Shared by Bruce Swedien
• Recorded and mixed by Bruce Swedien
• Solo vocals by Michael Jackson
• Rhythm setting by David Paich
• The orchestra is organized and performed by Marty Paich
• David Paich - keyboard
• David Paich, Steve Porcaro and Michael Boddicker - synthesizers
• Abraham Laboriel - bass
• Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
• Prelude compiled, organized, and performed by Marty Paich

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Track list

single CD

1. "Gone Too Soon" - 3:22
2. "Natural Man" - 4: 6
3. "She's Out of My Life" - 3:38
4. "Thriller" - 5:57

promo CD

1. "Gone Too Soon" - 3:22
2. "Gone Too Soon" (Instrumental) - 3:22

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Diagram

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See also

• "The Last Song", one song by Elton John, dedicated to Ryan White

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References

References

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External links

• Lyrics of this song in MetroLyrics

Source of the article : Wikipedia