Michael Jackson dances with zombies in the “Thriller” video. (Contributed Image)
Some days, you just need some Michael Jackson in your speakers. Today is one of those days.
Since it’s Halloween time, let’s listen to “Thriller,” which had a video that scared the bejeezus out of me as a child. Back when we first got MTV, I was enamored with the videos. My mom heard what was coming on next and warned me to turn off the TV and being the obstinate person I sometimes am, I ignored her. Boy, was that a mistake.
I had nightmares for YEARS. The yellow eyes, the red jacket, but the worst was Vincent Price’s cackle at the end.
I don’t think I watched the video again for at least a decade.
Now I just love the zombie choreography.
Now, for something that won’t give me nightmares, here’s my favorite MJ track as of late: “P.Y.T. Pretty Young Thing”: