This Is It (Michael Jackson song) stop sign, feeling that it was promoting press censorship and discussion about the darker aspects of Jackson's life. This Is It (Michael Jackson song) "This Is It" is a song co-written by American pop star and musician Michael Jackson and Canadian singer-songwriter Paul Anka. The song was recorded by the former and featured as a track on the album, "This Is It" (2009), which accompanies the 2009 concert documentary "Michael Jackson's This Is It". It was premiered worldwide on Jackson's official website on October 12, 2009 four months after his death on June 25, 2009. Although Sony Music Entertainment referred
Death of Michael Jackson of the U2 360 tour in Barcelona dedicated the song "Angel of Harlem" to Jackson. U2 vocalist Bono sang verses from "Man In The Mirror" and "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" at the end of the song. On July 10, 2009, six thousand fans attended a musical tribute in Jackson's hometown of Gary, Indiana. Local performers staged a medley of his songs, and mayor Rudy Clay unveiled a seven-foot memorial to him. Jesse Jackson addressed the crowd, stating, "This is where Michael learned to dance, where he learned to sing, where he learned to sacrifice." The day after Jackson's