Talk:Ben (song)
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[edit] "Ben" in "The Simpsons"
Michael Jackson did not sing in the 1993 episode of The Simpsons entitled "Stark Raving Dad." He played the speaking role of Michael/Leon, but could not sing due to some sort of prior contractual obligations. He was, in fact, credited for his speaking role under a pseudonym, but an impersonator was hired to perform the small singing parts. Jackson is credited as John something or other. I believe I've also seen the actual singer credited on a website somewhere before. (any MJ fan can tell the difference) -- Crnk Mnky 18:19, 12 December 2005 (UTC)
- Apparently, this fact has been (in some form) inserted into the Wiki more than once before (most recently by myself), only to be removed shortly thereafter. I will gladly look up the actual names from the credits when I can confirm that these efforts will not be ignored or deleted. --Crnk Mnky
- P.S. Any Michael Jackson fan can differentiate between the 2 singing styles! --Crnk Mnky
Thanks Aphasia for adding that info. I understand now. I've realized that an anonymous contributor adding the word "impersonator" to a Michael Jackson article is the kind of thing that happens far too often around here, and often it is done malevolently. -- Crnk Mnky 02:14, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
[edit] ben
""Ben" was a number-one hit single by Michael Jackson for the Motown label in 1972, recorded when he was around the same age as his future victims would be"? mehbe not. -:)Ozzyslovechild 11:23, 17 January 2006 (UTC)
Funny, in a strange and ironic sense. (202.172.117.45 10:43, 18 February 2007 (UTC))
