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I heard a comment on the radio today from one of Michael Jackson's fans, who breathlessly uttered that "Michael's legacy would live forever."
And I really wanted to say just two words to her: Rudy Vallée.
Rudy Vallée was the Michael Jackson of his day. In the 1930's, he was probably the most famous singer in America. He was a recording star, sold out concerts, made movies...the bee's knees, actually! (Heh.)
But, even for those of you who recognized the name or remembered him from your youth, how many of you have even given him a passing thought in the last twenty years?
Such is the fleeting nature of fame! MJ's young fan, who cannot conceive of a world without Michael's music will slowly drift into a world of "Michael who? "
Napoleon once said that "Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever". In the long run, obscurity only beats out glory by a nose!
Cross posted at Say Anything
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