^ Man - Michael was so skilled, I bet he had no problem throwing out these keeper takes one after the other. To me these vocals sound extremely close to the radio version we are all used to hearing.
It still hurts a little bit to think about how tragic his death [and life to a certain extrent?] was. Musicians of this quality should be considered an international concern and be given special protection...at least in my world.
Exactly! There are some other of his Demo's floating around and the one I've heard for 'Beat it' is amazing!!