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    Jay Brannan's 'Man in the Mirror' Tribute

    • Posted on Jun 25th 2009 10:51PM by Melissa Olund
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    When Spinner asked cover song specialist Jay Brannan for his reaction to Michael Jackson's passing, he went one better. The singer-songwriter and 'Shortbus' star sat down in his New York apartment and recorded a touching acoustic take on this 1998 classic.



    Brannan tells Spinner, "Whether or not you're a Michael Jackson fan, at least one of his songs, if not many, is bound to evoke the memory of a certain time, a certain place or certain people in your life. His songs earmark pages in the lives of billions of complete strangers across the globe. I find that pretty extraordinary." And we found his tribute pretty extraordinary.
    Artists React to Jackson's Passing
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    Michelleat 6-26-2009

    Absolutely stunning job. I am so impressed!

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    joemayo91at 6-26-2009

    AMAZING...RIP Michael Jackson

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    poprock62at 6-26-2009

    JAY,
    THAT WAS A VERY SWEET THING TO DO!
    MICHAEL, YOUR GOING TO BE GREATLY MISSED! AND NEVER FORGOTTEN. NOW REST IN PEACE "MY SWEET CHILD"

    LILLIAN

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    msjenniferlawsonat 6-26-2009

    I love your sound, you did an amazing job! A wonderful tribute to Micheal...I am sure I speak for others when I say it would be great to hear more from you...

    Jennifer

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    Loriat 6-26-2009

    Absolutely Beautiful Tribute to Michael Jackson.

    God bless & Rest In Peace Michael

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    jazzydeliteat 6-26-2009

    Jay,

    Tres Bien!! What a voice-What a perfect tribute for an imperfect human being---MJ will always be in our hearts--RIP Mikey--Canada Loves Ya!

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    raider7598at 6-26-2009

    I'm not a big fan of remakes but my man you did a great job, MJ we love and miss you.

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    woostahgurl71at 6-26-2009

    OMG that was AMAZING!!!! it gave me goose bumps lol

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    m5e1m0at 6-26-2009

    Absolutely fabulous. You have a great voice. Great tribute to the King of Pop!!!

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    carrieat 6-26-2009

    That was a great tribute, you have a great voice. it made me cry R.I.P MICHAEL

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    pgreen210at 6-26-2009

    You go Jay -- You did the damn thing!! What a wonderful tribute and a great voice. RIP Michael.

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    Mark.Whiteat 6-26-2009

    Dear Michael Jackson's family

    Im 1 of lots of people in england that is going to miss you very much ( MJ ) Not just for your music .You was a good person inside and helping people and trying to make the world a better place.

    Thankyou for giving us so much. R.I.P Michael Jackson

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    MYESHAat 6-26-2009

    SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!

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    ptrcsmt928at 7-07-2009

    Great you are amazing rip Michael

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    Nrthdude1at 6-26-2009

    Farrah Fawcett's programs had higher ratings than all those tacky "tributes" to Michael Jackson. Farrah was a class act. It's a shame she's being overshadowed by a creepy has-been.

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    GET OVER IT...!!at 6-27-2009

    Settle down, dude! WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE? Get over it!

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    CherCherat 6-27-2009

    Stop your lying you piece of useless matter. Michael is no pedophile. These accusations were all extortions. They want money so they figure if they accuse him he will pay them off to make the scandal go away so that it wouldn't ruin his reputation.

    Farrah who? This is the King, a Great King. Michael is the Saviour's keep.

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    mittieat 6-30-2009

    I agree Miss Fawcett was a class act and seemed to be a sweet and caring person, but i think she would have just as much love and caring for someone who was as troubled as he, and who connected with people from all over the world. So their must have been something that was also wonderful about this man. We all have issues in this life and you don't get out without any so just say a kind prayer for both and also for yourself .

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    Judyat 6-30-2009

    Farrah was great but Michael was amazing!!!!!! He wasnt creepy people like you just labeled him....Those claims were never proven so please stop talking what u dont know.....

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    mminteaat 7-07-2009

    What I don't get is why people insist on coming to the Michael Jackson pages to talk about Farrah. We are not going to Farrah's pages to talk about Michael. People loved the man. People will miss the man. People will hold the man in their heart's forever. And those of you who won't, you won't. It's okay. There's enough of us who will! So, stop trying to bring us down and hating on the man even in death!!!

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