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MICHAEL JACKSON // Appearance at Perth Telethon for Channel 7 in 1985 (01/∞)

Watching the reunion video again, I noticed how long Sinatra kept his arm around Jerry's shoulders. Like a loving father trying to support who he loves. Sinatra knew how long Jerry had waited for this moment and how much he longed for it; Sinatra knew what Jerry was feeling in that moment. And he supported him, with the touch of his arm, with his warm smile… as if he were saying to Jerry, "Jerry, my son, do you see? Dean's here. How many times have I promised you I'd do this? And now, I've done it." Sinatra organized the reunion especially for Jerry. The gruff Sinatra also had tears in his eyes, and that were clearly visible.

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"And for my next number I'll be singing Chattanooga Choo-Choo in the original Kryptonese."

rock scene march 1977